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Into The Okavango
This site displays data which was uploaded daily, via satellite, by the expedition team in the Okavango delta. Data is also available through a public API, allowing anyone to re-mix, analyze, or visualize the collected information.
Expedition leader Dr. Steve Boyes, talking about his work in the Okavango:
This site was built by Brian House, Jer Thorp, with design by Ian Ardouin-Fumat.
It's a work in progress. Real expedition data didn't become available until the team in the Delta arrived and started transmitting. As a result we are adding functionality on a daily basis, based on the character of the data we receive. So check back to watch the expedition progress, and to see and explore new features and new data.
New data is uploaded once per day, at around 12pm, EST. This data will immediately be available through the public API, and will be visible on the map at the same time.
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Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman is set to host a three-part series showcasing his favorite blues and rock musicians on Sirius XM Radio beginning this week. In addition to playing old records, Wyman will talk about his artistic influences and tell anecdotes from his career in music.
The first episode of the series will be broadcast on Sirius channel 70 on Thursday at 9:00 p.m. ET. The debut episode will focus on Chicago blues and include music by Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf. The second episode will center on early rock & roll, and the finale will feature the music of the Rolling Stones and other British invasion acts of the Sixties.
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Like its name indicates, the vestibulocochlear nerve, or eighth cranial nerve, has two parts. The vestibular component is
responsible for balance, and the cochlear part is responsible for audition. It is difficult to evaluate the cochlear part
objectively without using a specific diagnostic procedure (brainstem auditory evoked potentials). The vestibular part is evaluated
by assessing for the presence of a head tilt, loss of balance, and pathological nystagmus (i.e. nystagmus present in the absence of any head movement). In cases of peripheral vestibular disturbance, pathological nystagmus
can be horizontal, rotary, or both, and the fast phase is in the opposite direction of the head tilt. Pathological nystagmus
can be present all the time (resting) or can be induced by holding the head in lateral flexion or full extension (positional).2 The latter is usually seen in cases of less severe involvement or after a few days and suggests a certain compensation of
the vestibular system. When a vertical nystagmus is present, when the fast phase is toward the side of the head tilt, or when
the direction of the nystagmus changes direction with alteration of the head's position, a central involvement (brainstem
or cerebellum) must be suspected. In cases of severe, bilateral vestibular involvement, nystagmus (either physiological or
pathological) is usually not seen. Instead of a head tilt, head movement from side to side might be seen.
The glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves, the ninth and 10th cranial nerves, are usually evaluated together. Most of the time,
important information regarding their function can be obtained from the history by asking about any difficulty swallowing,
upper respiratory noises, change in voice, or regurgitation. The gag reflex should be evaluated with extreme caution or not
at all in aggressive animals. In cooperative patients, a swallowing reflex can be induced by touching the pharynx with a tongue
depressor or something similar. Valuable information can also be obtained by offering food or water and looking at the swallowing
The accessory nerve, the 11th cranial nerve, is evaluated by palpating the neck and shoulder area. This nerve innervates the
trapezius, sternocephalic, and brachiocephalic muscles. Involvement of the accessory nerve can cause muscle atrophy.
Spinal reflexes
The spinal reflexes can be qualified as normal (+2), increased (+3), clonic (+4), reduced (+1), or absent (0). Normal to increased
muscle tone and reflexes are a sign of upper motor neuron involvement, whereas reduced to absent reflexes are a sign of lower
motor neuron involvement. Because the separation between normal and increased can be subjective, especially in a nervous patient
in which the reflexes might seem falsely increased, and because this differentiation does not change the interpretation of
the lesion's location, I rarely try to differentiate between the two.1
The most, and sometimes only, reliable tendon reflex is the patellar reflex.2 The flexor (withdrawal), perineal, and cutaneous trunci reflexes should also be evaluated. With the animal in lateral recumbency,
start by palpating the muscles and joints for any evidence of pain or swelling. Also evaluate the muscle tone while the patient
is in lateral recumbency by feeling the resistance of the limb to manipulation or a pressure of the hand over the plantar
or palmar surface of the paw (Figure 5). For the patellar reflex, gently but firmly tap the patellar tendon. Both the afferent and efferent pathways of this reflex
are mediated through the femoral nerve (L4-L6 segments of the spinal cord). The effector muscle is the quadriceps femoris,
and the stifle should extend. I like to elicit the reflex on both the recumbent and nonrecumbent sides. In a tense animal,
the recumbent limb is usually more relaxed, so it may be more reliable for evaluating the patellar reflex. Be cautious in
your interpretation in patients that are excessively tense and holding their limbs in extension. It might lead to a falsely
reduced or increased reflex. Be aware that some dogs will eventually lose their femoral reflex as they age.3 It may not be possible to elicit the reflex in dogs with previous orthopedic problems such as an anterior cruciate ligament


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Maryland's comptroller has been thinking about a run for governor, and Main Street merchants in Ellicott City think they may be able to use that to their advantage.
Peter Franchot made a stop on Main Street last week to present Phoenix Emporium owner Mark Hemmis with a certificate recognizing the support the restaurateur gave to local county workers and CSX staff during the aftermath of the Ellicott City train derailment.
After the last picture of Hemmis and Franchot shaking hands was snapped, business owners turned to other subjects.
Sherry Fackler-Berkowitz, co-owner of Great Panes Stained Glass, asked Franchot if he was considering a run for governor, something which Howard County Executive Ken Ulman has not ruled out, either, when asked about his aspirations.
"A lot of people have been tugging at my sleeve saying 'let's do this,'" Franchot said, but added that he wouldn't make a decision until the end of the year. "I have a love affair with being comptroller."
Still Life Gallery owner , pled her case against the meters to Franchot.
"We've tried to get (County Executive) Ken Ulman to meet with us," she said, but to no avail.
Franchot said that he would be happy to "communicate" with Ulman about the parking situation in the Historic District.
"I know Ken Ulman cares about small business," Franchot said standing in the Phoenix. "I'm against anything that gets in the way of small business. I'll call him on the phone or write a letter," he said. "We all have a good intentions."
As of Monday afternoon, Ulman had not heard from Franchot, according to county spokesperson Kevin Enright.
Arditti said that she emailed Franchot over the weekend and has not yet heard from his office.
Enright said that the administration plans to meet with stakeholders about the parking issue, though the meeting will likely be hosted by Steve Lafferty, director of special projects in the Department of Planning and Zoning, not the county executive.
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SALISBURY, Pa. — Alex Beiler and Mile Miller kept the Northside bats calm enough to allow Casselman Valley to win a Rec League doubleheader Saturday in Salisbury, Pa.
Beiler allowed no earned runs and scattered six hits to help Casselman to a 6-3 win in the opener, while Miller allowed four hits and struck out six in a 4-3 win to complete the sweep.
Tyler Mayhugh had two doubles and drove in two runs to lead Casselman in the three-run win. Beiler did his part by singling once and scoring twice.
Northside's Pat Sines had two singles. Josh Bittinger collected two RBIs with one single.
Beiler added two singles and an RBI in the 4-3 victory, and Justin Donaldson added two doubles.
Sines had two more hits for Northside, a double and a single with an RBI.
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PLATTSBURGH — Political leaders and citizens alike are reacting to the crisis in Syria and the possibility of American intervention.
This weekend, the situation was on the minds of many in the North Country.
After touring the Lake Placid Pub & Brewery in Lake Placid on Friday, Sen. Charles E. Schumer fielded questions about the upcoming Congressional debate on Syria.
Schumer (D-New York City) said President Barack Obama's question of action and response to lawmakers will be discussed next week.
"I'm undecided," he said, outlining two sides of the dilemma.
On one side, he said, "chemical weapons are terrible. To just shrug our shoulders is a bad thing."
On the other side, he said, "Americans are saying, 'Enough — let's pay attention to America.'"
The people here, he assessed, want Congress to focus on job creation and the national economy.
Schumer said both he and Congressman Bill Owens, who was also in Lake Placid, would look to a "very narrow" act of intervention, if any.
But America, as the strongest global power, cannot wholly sit by and allow Syria's president to deploy and kill with chemical weapons, the senator said.
There are several proposals offering various types of response being drafted by members of Congress, he explained of the review process underway ahead of debate.
"It's always difficult," Schumer said, "because I want to focus on America. The way to thread the needle is to allow only very narrow action."
Asked whether the fact that other global superpowers are warning the United States to stay out of Syria has any impact on his decision, Schumer said that neither China nor Russia has backed any United Nations effort at diplomacy.
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Traveler Gina Hyams caught a massive cloud-to-ground lightning strike while on a flight Thursday.
A family has their dog back after she ran off following a crash in Columbia Saturday morning.
Columbia Police say the couple and their dogs were headed south on Huger Street when the driver of a pickup ran a red light at Blossom Street and crashed into their SUV. The impact caused the SUV to overturn in the intersection.
Emergency crews cut the couple out of the vehicle because they were trapped by their seat belts. Both were taken to the hospital. Police say their injuries were not serious.
Police say the driver of the pickup truck, 33-year-old Jason Palfrey, was not injured. But officers cited him for disregarding a red light.
One of the two dogs inside the SUV ran off after the crash, but witnesses captured the dog and returned "May" to the victim's grateful daughter, who was called to the scene. The other dog remained with the vehicle.
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The Cowboys released LB Dan Connor and restructured three contracts on Monday to get under the salary cap.
Dallas Cowboys: 2013 team needs
We highlight the top three needs on offense and defense for the Dallas Cowboys, and take a look back at their 2012 draft class.
Cowboys tag Spencer, release Sensabaugh
The Cowboys placed the franchise tag on OLB Anthony Spencer and released S Gerald Sensabaugh on Monday.
Cowboys restructure several contracts
The Cowboys restructured the contracts of OLB DeMarcus Ware, WR Miles Austin, TE Jason Witten, CB Brandon Carr and OL Ryan Cook, the team's website confirmed.
Cowboys re-sign LS LaDouceur
The Cowboys re-signed LS L.P. LaDouceur to a five-year deal on Thursday.
Cowboys hire Dooley as WR coach
The Cowboys named former University of Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley their new wide receivers coach.
Cowboys name Bisaccia special-teams coordinator
The Cowboys officially named Rich Bisaccia their new special-teams coordinator on Wednesday.
Police: Cowboys DT Ratliff's BAC twice legal limit
Police say Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Jay Ratliff had a blood-alcohol level twice the legal limit the night he was arrested after a car accident.
Cowboys' Jones undermining Garrett with coaching hires
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is sending a clear message: He doesn't want Jason Garrett, but he doesn't want to fire him, either.
Cowboys NT Ratliff arrested for DWI
Cowboys NT Jay Ratliff was arrested and charged with DWI early Tuesday after his vehicle hit an 18-wheeler, according to multiple reports.
Garrett no longer Cowboys' play-caller
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told reporters Tuesday that Jason Garrett will no longer be the team's offensive play-caller.
Bryant named PFW/PFWA Most Improved Player
Cowboys WR Dez Bryant matured on the field in 2012, resulting in his selection as the PFW/PFWA Most Improved Player.
Kiffin bringing the 4-3 'under' to Dallas
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Report: Cowboys reach agreement with Kiffin
The Cowboys have reached an agreement to hire veteran coach Monte Kiffin as their defensive coordinator, according to ESPN's Ed Werder.
Cowboys fire defensive coordinator Ryan
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Murray was limited to 53 rushing yards but scored a touchdowns during Sunday's 20-19 win at Cincinnati.||||||| Murray has now scored in both games since returning from a foot injury - a great sign for fantasy owners going forward.
Murray was a precautionary scratch from the first practice since his return from a six-game absence with a sprained right foot.||||||| Murray said he would return to practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session. He said his soreness was normal after being out so long. He rushed for 83 yards on 23 carries against Philadelphia on Sunday in his first action since Oct. 14.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says it "looks like" injured running back DeMarco Murray will end a six-game absence Sunday against Philadelphia.||||||| Murray was a limited participant at practice Wednesday and Thursday in what coaches said was the most football activity he's had since spraining his right foot at Baltimore on Oct. 14. Coach Jason Garrett wouldn't say Friday whether Murray will play. The Cowboys have rushed for more than 100 yards just once since Murray was injured and are last in the league in rushing offense.
Murray ran for 93 yards in Sunday's 31-29 loss to Baltimore.||||||| Murray is averaging 5.8 yards per carry in three road games and 2.1 in two games in Dallas.
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My job requires me to eat out, sometimes up to six times a day. If there's anything I enjoy more than eating out, it's eating in. I particularly enjoy cooking for friends with varying degrees of passion for food. Born and raised in Argentina, I was taught the virtues of dining with friends to feed our bodies and enrich our lives.
Wine is often my accomplice in such Bacchanalian adventures. Wine is not just a social lube; it also enhances the gustatory experience. The proper wine pairing lifts any dish. Or, perhaps, my friends imbibe to the point that their common sense and sense for taste is compromised, thus I get away with my home cooking skills.
Cookbooks are another accomplice at my dinner parties. A plethora of cookbooks by local authors have been released within a year or so and are available at Eastside bookstores.
Look for these handy books at the University Bookstore in downtown Bellevue, on Mercer Island, and Kirkland, and the downtown Bellevue, Crossroads, Issaquah and Woodinville locations of Barnes & Noble. Book Larder in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood sells cookbooks exclusively.
The Edible Seattle Cookbook ($19.95), edited by Seattle's Jill Lightner, is a compilation of recipes by local chefs, including Holly Smith of , Paul Hyman formerly of , Bobby Moore of , Lisa Dupar of and , Salish Lodge, Peyrassol Café and . Lightner enlightens readers with profiles of producers.
In the interest of full disclosure, I contributed the wine pairings in the cookbook. Some of the recipes were paired with exclusively Washington wines, including Syncline, Hedges Family Estate, , Betz Family Winery, Cadence, and Chinook.
John Howie's Passion and Palate: Recipes for a Generous Table is an ode to his friends, guests and co-workers. Howie is the chef and owner of in Bellevue and Seattle, in Bellevue, SPORT Restaurant & Bar in Seattle and Adriatic Grill Italian Cuisine & Wine in Tacoma
The book includes more than 240 recipes, including wine pairings by Erik Liedholm, John Howie Restaurants company wine director. The book is also sprinkled with personal stories from Howie, including anecdotes of his extensive charitable work. The 224-page book is published by Seattle-based ShinShinChez. It is available for $42 at John Howie restaurants or the publisher's website, www.shinshinchez.com.
Also published by ShinShinChez is Tender ($40) by Tamara Murphy, chef and owner of Terra Plata on Capitol Hill. Murphy focuses on fresh ingredients, local producers and simple preparations. In addition to clear and simple recipes, Murphy's cookbook features vignettes on ingredients, cooking preparations and insights into the cooking philosophies that have earned her some of the highest honors in the industry, such as the James Beard Award and Food & Wine's Best New Chefs in America.
Photos courtesy of photographer Angie Norwood Browne and stylist Patty Wittmann are clear, textured and evocative. Like Murphy's food, the layout is clean and balanced.
Murphy sources from some of the same producers at the such as Full Circle Farm in Carnation and Skagit River Ranch in Sedro Woolley. The Thursday market started May 10 and will be open every Thursday until October 11 from 3 to 7 p.m. at . The Saturday market will start June 2 at . It will remain open every Saturday until November 17 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Pike Place Market remains the largest farmer's market in the Puget Sound. Jess Thomson's Pike Place Market Recipes ($23.95) is part shopping guide, part cookbook with her own recipes as well as those of chefs in the Market.
Thomson, who trained at The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, is a prolific food journalist. She combines her culinary background with a journalist's ability to dissect information and present it in digestible bites. Clare Barboza's photos are stunning and transportive, making me wish for more.
Murphy's friend Dupar published a cookbook of her own. Fried Chicken & Champagne: A Romp Through the Kitchen at Pomegranate Bistro ($38) is an elegant hardcover, full-color glossy. With the foreword from Kirkland resident and Woodinville-based winemaker Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery, the cookbook sets sail on a culinary journey influenced by Dupar's travels and experiences as a youth.
Born in Mexico City, Dupar grew up in Charleston, SC, trained in Atlanta and Zurich and settled in Seattle more than 30 years ago. Her cookbook reflects the diversity of her travels with Southern specialties such as Lisa's shrimp and grits, and Pom fried chicken and buttermilk waffles with maple syrup, as well as Northwest-cum-Mexican originals such as grilled wild salmon on cilantro coconut rice with watermelon salsa, and seared halibut fillet on roasted guajillo pepper sauce.
The book also features Washington winemakers, including Betz, Anna Schafer of aMaurice Cellars, Ben Smith and Gaye McNutt of Cadence, Alex and Paul Golitzin of Quilceda Creek, Eric Dunham of Dunham Cellars and Kara Koh of .


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By ASHLEIGH LIVINGSTON
---- — CHAMPLAIN — Northeastern Central School continues to face a budget deficit for 2013-14 despite a number of proposed cuts.
The district's initial $1.2 million gap has been partially bridged by nearly $500,000 in recommended reductions and $290,000 more state aid than was originally allocated in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 2013-14 executive budget proposal.
However, a nearly $400,000 deficit remains, according to NCCS Interim Superintendent Gerald Blair.
"We're going to lose some people in this budget," Blair told attendees at a recent School Board meeting. "We're going to have some people move from their comfort zone to another area of work, (and) we're going to be asking people to do more with less."
The district's proposed reductions include the elimination of two kindergarten teaching assistants, two to four bus monitors and two part-time clerical positions. Hours will be reduced for a Middle High School nurse by 40 percent, a maintenance person by 20 percent and a school psychologist by 40 percent.
A full-time foreign-language teaching position, Middle School English teaching job and custodian would also be eliminated through attrition, and nine Middle High School teachers would teach one less class period per day, resulting in fewer sections of technology, home-economics, art, business, music, English, math, social studies and science courses.
In addition, all district principals and assistant principals would be required to take four to five furlough days a year, and the superintendent would take 40 days off without pay next school year.
Furlough days would also be mandated for the director of special education, business manager, account clerk typist, district treasurer and supervisor of buildings and grounds, as well as guidance counselors and school psychologists.
Blair has proposed cutting $20,000 from the athletics program, which, he said, would leave all sports intact but would eliminate funding for extras, such as team banners, transportation to tournaments and possibly transportation home from winter games.
Additional cost-saving proposals include reductions in contracted services and materials, supplies and field-trip expenditures, as well as the reassignment of district secretarial staff and the relocation of a clerical secretary from the district office to the transportation department, where the position would be nearly 88 percent funded by state transportation aid.
Blair has also recommended reducing funding to the Harvard Model United Nations program and annual sixth-grade Outdoor Education trip, by $2,000 each.
"There are no good decisions in this budget — none," the interim superintendent said.
Blair told the Press-Republican he was awaiting responses from NCCS unions about whether they will take salary freezes to help close the district's remaining gap.
Any part of the deficit that is not bridged through contract re-negotiations, he said, would have to be made up with additional cuts.
Areas made vulnerable by the need for further reductions, Blair noted, include summer school, additional elective courses, athletics and the integrated classrooms, where content and special-education teachers assist students who need extra help.
"This has been the toughest budget I have ever done," Blair said at the meeting. "I've been up nights thinking about it."
The district's spending gap, he told the Press-Republican, is the result of the School Board opting to use $3 million in fund balance for each of its last four spending plans and not raising its tax levy.
For the upcoming school year, Blair has proposed applying $1.5 million in reserves and setting the levy at the district's limit of 2.75 percent.
However, he noted, only about $80,000 in fund balance would remain at the end of 2013-14.
"Next year is probably going to be a more difficult year than this year," Blair said at the meeting.
The School Board could also attempt to eliminate some or all of the remaining deficit by including a tax-levy increase above its limit; however, such a spending plan would require 60 percent voter approval to pass.
If the school's first proposed budget is voted down, whether it be above or within the tax-levy limit, the district would have one more chance to pass a spending plan before being forced to go to a contingency budget with zero increase in the tax levy.
"If the budget doesn't pass, the School District that you know here will definitely not be normal," Blair said.
NCCS, he added, is exploring long-term cost-saving options, including sharing services with a neighboring district and switching employee health-care coverage from Plan A to Plan B.
"There's no stone that we're not turning over," Blair said.
In addition, the district is hoping to recruit tuition-paying students from Vermont and Canada.
"We're trying to the lower costs, (and) we're trying to bring people in," Blair said.
The School Board is expected to finalize its 2013-14 spending plan at its next meeting, set for 4 p.m. Thursday, April 11.
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Performance + Convenience = Value
Canon's EOS Rebel T3i is one incredible value. This Digital SLR features a full 18-megapixel resolution for crystal-clear, detailed photos, even when you decide to go with the large prints. Life happens quickly, and with ISO speeds all the way up to 6400, you can capture it without worrying about blurring. And LiveView functionality combined with a DIGIC 4 image processor ensures that what you see in the viewfinder is what you see on the print. But it isn't just performance that makes this DSLR such an incredible value; it's also convenience. In addition to offering complete creative control over your shots, the Rebel T3i features several automatic modes to make snapping shots without switching settings a breeze — perfect for family events. Picture Styles let you easily add effects to your pictures. And when a picture just isn't enough to capture the moment, Full HD 1920 x 1080 video recording is included. A Vari-angle LCD ensures that you can still see the picture you're taking, even if you can't see the subject. With this handy screen, you never have to contort or crouch to capture the right shot again. Meanwhile, a self-cleaning sensor unit keeps dust out of your shots, even if you change lenses frequently.
What's in the box?
Included with purchase is the EOS Rebel T3i body, Eyecup Ef, Wide strap EW-100DBIII, USB Interface cable IFC-130U, AV Cable AVC-DC400ST, Battery pack LP-E8, Battery charger LC-E8, and EOS Digital Solution Disk and instruction manuals.
Great camera for a first time DSLR buyer! (August 22, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Bohumil S. - West Vancouver, BC
The T3i was my first DSLR camera purchase. I make videos frequently so I bought it mostly for its recording capabilities. Coming from an HD camcorder, I was very surprised by both the video and audio quality this camera provided. The camera is very easy to use and provides excellent video and picture quality for its price. I would recommend this camera to anyone who is looking for a good entry point to DSLR camera technology. However, one thing I did not like about this camera was it did not allow me to set custom ISO and white balance while shooting video. To get these features, I had to install custom firmware. Except for this small issue, I am very happy with the T3i, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking to take the next step in their video or photography work.
Comparison Specifications
- Approximately 18.0 effective megapixels; Approximately 18.70 total megapixels
- Uses SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards (sold separately)
- Compatible with Canon EF lenses (including EF-S)
- Creative modes: Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual exposure, Automatic depth-of field AE
- Basic modes: Scene Intelligent Auto, Flash Off, Creative Auto, Movie Shooting
- Image modes: Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait
- Fully adjustable settings in Manual Mode
- 3.0" Vari-angle LCD screen, Approx. 1.04 million dots, Approx. 100% coverage, 170° viewing angle, 7 brightness levels
Additional Specifications
- ISO speeds from 100 to 6400 in whole steps
- Self-cleaning sensor unit
- LiveView mode
- Picture Style Auto
- Scene intelligent auto
- CMOS sensor
- 3.7-frame per second full-size continuous shooting speed up to approximately 34 JPEGs or 6 RAW images
- 63-zone, dual layer metering system
- DIGIC 4 Image Processor
- Direct print
Manufacturer Specifications
- PictBridge compatible
- Full HD 1920 x 1080 video recording, up to 30 fps
- 9-point autofocus system
- Compatible with Windows 7
- Includes Lithium-ion battery
- Built-in flash
- 25 display languages
- Up to 550-image battery life with included battery
Dimensional Specifications
- Dimensions: 5.2" W x 3.9" H x 3.1" D
- Weight: 18.2 oz. (body only)
Canon EOS Rebel T3i Warranty Details
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Quick Start 0.1: We Are Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts was founded in 1912 by trailblazer Juliette Gordon Low. We are the largest girl-serving organization in the United States and the largest member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, a sister-hood of close to 10 million girls and adults in 145 countries.
Our Mission and Vision
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. We strive to be the premier leadership organization for girls and experts on their growth and development.
Girl Scout Promise
On my honor, I will try:
To serve God* and my country,
To help people at all times,
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We're celebrating a century of trailblazing, leadership, fun, and friendship—and we're just getting started. Connect with Girl Scouts of the USA at www.girlscouts.org, www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsUSA, www.twitter.com/girlscouts, and www.pinterest.com/GSUSA. Your local council also shares event information, learning opportunities, tips, and advice at www.gs-top.org, www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsTOP, www.twitter.com/topgirlscouts, www.youtube.com/user/GirlScoutsTXOKPL and www.pinterest.com/GirlScoutsTOP .
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Lockport Union-Sun & Journal
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal — With the recent government shutdown, we have heard quite a bit of blame and name-calling by members of both parties at the federal level. Today, we rarely hear people talk about politicians who have "integrity," a "spotless reputation," or are "public spirited citizens."
However, these were the words used to describe the Honorable Samuel Works, an early businessman and public servant who lived, worked and represented Lockport during the antebellum years of the 1830s to the 1860s.
This was a time of tremendous change in Lockport and across the nation and Samuel Works, though not on the national stage, was prominent in local and state politics that influenced the rest of the nation.
Samuel Works was born on December 4, 1781, in Westmoreland, N.H. He was elected to the state legislature there in 1810. After serving one term, he moved to Vermont and worked in the mercantile business. He married Hannah Pillsbury and purchased property there from his father-in-law. In 1817, he removed to West Bloomfield near Rochester, to set up business as a tanner and currier with his friend Jacob Graves.
The business was successful but Works again moved, this time to Lockport in 1831, and purchased the tannery located on the West branch of Eighteen Mile Creek, between Market and Garden streets, later the site of the Western Block Works. By 1836, Works had made a name for himself in business in Lower Town and was nominated to run for the New York State Senate that year.
It is interesting to note that within the Works papers, he recorded in October 1836 that "snow continues falling here and fell to the depth of about 4 ins. ... We shall probably have to record that in the year 1836 there were but 3 mos. without snow."
New York politics was in flux in the 1830s. Works won the election to the state Senate from the eighth district in Lockport on the fledging Whig ticket. Other political parties represented in the Legislature included the National Republican Party, the Democratic Party, the Loco Focos (the radical wing of the Democratic party in New York state), and the Anti-Masonic party.
Works encountered men from all of these political backgrounds when he went to Albany early in 1837. He quickly became allied with Whig leaders William Seward and Thurlow Weed, boarding at Weed's house while he was in Albany.
The most pressing issues of that time included internal improvements (how much to spend on roads, bridges, and canals); whether the United States Bank should be re-chartered (Andrew Jackson had abolished it); whether imprisonment for debt should be suspended; the use of paper money versus the silver standard; and a host of other issues.
In addition, Works had to contend with numerous office seekers sending letters touting their merits for a particular job while others warned him not to give a particular job to a certain person.
Keeping his constituents happy was not Samuel Works' only concern while holding a seat in the Senate. In 1838, Hannah Works took ill and returned to her family in Vermont where she died on May 21. They had no children and Works returned to Albany and his term in the Legislature. In 1840 he was elected to a second term.
Also that year, Whig candidate William Henry Harrison was elected to the presidency, only to die one month after his inauguration in 1841. He was succeeded by John Tyler, a former Democrat and a southerner who was not well liked by members of his newly adopted party.
Works continued to push for more internal improvements in the Western New York region, particularly in relation to the Erie Canal, which was of particular importance to him. Once again, however, he was beleaguered by his constituents for appointments and promotions.
Works tried his best to keep himself above the political infighting in Albany, but as early as 1842, the lines were already being drawn for the 1844 presidential election. In June, Works was invited to attend and speak at a meeting in New York City "for the purpose of presenting the name of the Hon. Henry Clay of Kentucky as the Whig candidate for the Presidency of the United States."
Dissatisfaction with the pro-Southern, former Democrat turned Whig John Tyler had grown considerably over the past year and the Whigs were anxious to disassociate themselves with Tyler and nominate Clay for the Presidency. Samuel Works was one of those who supported Clay.
NEXT WEEK: Samuel Works retires to Lockport.
Ann Marie Linnabery is the assistant director of the History Center of Niagara.


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The World Heritage City of Alcalá de Henares, in Madrid, is hosting a new edition of its short film festival.
The festival has been held since 1983 and has served to launch the careers of some of Spain's most important directors, such as Alejandro Amenábar, Isabel Coixet and Fernando León de Aranoa. At the same time as the official short film section, there is also a feature film section aimed at new directors. In addition, in order to increase the international presence at the festival, since 2007 there has been an official section for European work.
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Grimm Episode 207
"The Bottle Imp"
Written By: Alan DiFiore
Directed By: Darnell Martin
Original Airdate: 12 October 2012
In This Episode...
A down-on-his-luck man named William Granger, picks up his daughter, April, from his ex-wife's house and heads out of town. They stop to fuel up the truck, but none of his credit cards work. Granger is aggravated, and the attendant ends up dead. Knowing he has to ditch his truck, Granger uses his daughter to guilt a random guy in a pickup into giving them a lift. Things are fine until an Amber alert announces to the driver who is passengers are. Granger grabs hold of the steering wheel and drives them off the road.
Surveillance footage at the gas station yields an ID. The car is registered to Granger's wife, who Nick and Hank find bloodied and beaten in her own home. She reveals herself to be wesen. They also retrieve Granger's laptop which shows web searches for an enormous amount of arsenal, fallout shelters, and other survivalist necessities. They also discover photos of a site deep in the woods. Wu figures out this hiding place, and they raid it. In an underground bunker, made up of a complicated series of tunnels, Nick discovers April, who bonds with him immediately. Granger had gone out for supplies, leaving the girl alone.
Back at the station, April is turned over to social services, who places her in a temporary foster home until her mom is out of the hospital. A tip comes in that Granger went to the hospital to visit his wife, and the police close in. When they arrive, he is hunched over her bed. He is taken into custody without incident, but the wife insists it wasn't William who beat her to a pulp - it was April. At 9-years-old, she was reaching wesen puberty far earlier than normal, and mom couldn't control her. Dad's plan to take her out to the woods was the only way he could think to keep people safe.
The cops rush to April's foster home, where trouble is already brewing. One of the other children there is pushy, and April doesn't take too kindly to this. She and the boy get into a fight, and when the foster parents try to separate them, April goes feral and bites into foster dad's arm. The family flees as the cops pull up. Nick finds April swinging sanguinely, but her smile reveals blood and a chunk of flesh stuck between her teeth. She is sent to juvenile hall, where a wesen guard will keep an eye on her.
Also: Juliette is starting to have strange feelings and visions of Renard. She and Nick have "date night" which culminates in a kiss - until Juliette thinks she is kissing Renard and pulls away, shaken. And in a pointless side story, Monroe mixes up a potion as per Rosalee's instructions, but he mixes up two of the herbs and ends up with something that was meant to cure an inner ear infection, but instead turns the customer into a schizophrenic. Luckily Monroe seems to fix it with an antidote potion.
Dig It or Bury It?
This episode was kind of boring. It picked up when they revealed April as the psychopath. It was obvious, yes, but there is nothing scarier than children - except for demonic children.
Big Bad...
...Drang-zorn. These bear-like wesen are short-tempered, irrational, and like to take refuge in underground dens.
An alliance is brewing between Adalind and Renard's brother. Meanwhile, it seems that Renard's "cure" for Juliette has also made him a bit obsessed with her.


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Everyone knows that healthy eating and exercising are the keys to energy balance and weight control. Here are some practical tips that may help you to reach those healthy behavior goals more easily.
1. Don't skip breakfast. Skipping meals is NOT a good way to lose weight. Studies show that people who skip breakfast and eat fewer times during the day tend to be more overweight than those who eat 4-5 times per day. Eating small meals throughout the day helps to control your blood glucose and your appetite.
2. Watch those portion sizes! Portion sizes have increased considerably in the last two decades, paralleling the increasing incidence of obesity. Unfortunately, people tend to eat whatever portion is placed in front of them. So review food labels for appropriate serving sizes, then dish up one serving of the food item. For snacking, repackage foods into single serving sizes in baggies. When dining out, avoid SUPERSIZED portions, order child portions or half orders if available, and share with a friend. Also, ask for the "take home" bag before you eat rather than after.
3. Include protein in your diet. Many studies have shown that protein is the most satiating macronutrient. Researchers believe that the higher protein content of some diets may account for the ability of dieters to restrict their food intake. So include sources of protein (e.g., low-fat dairy products, lean meats, soy products, or a small amount of nuts) in your diet throughout the day to curb your appetite and control your intake of food.
4. Sloooow down at mealtime. Eating food quickly increases your chances of overeating. It takes about 20 minutes for your brain to receive satiety signals from hormones in the digestive tract. So slow down and savor the taste of the food or beverage. Some behavioral techniques for slowing down your pace of eating include: (1) set down your eating utensil between each bite, (2) chew each bite of food more slowly, (3) eat in an unhurried, relaxing environment.
5. Drink lots of water. Drinking water before a meal fills the stomach briefly and makes you feel fuller sooner. Also, if you are drinking water, you are less likely to be drinking calorie-rich beverages, such as soft drinks. During weight loss, breaking down body fat and body muscle produces wastes that must be eliminated by the kidneys. Drinking enough water is important for the kidneys to efficiently remove these wastes. So remember to drink about 2 liters of water per day (and even more if you are exercising intensely)!
6. Post a list of activities and projects on your refrigerator. Whenever you are bored and ready to grab a snack, get moving! Take a walk, rake leaves, clean a closet ... engage in any activity that helps you to burn calories and to avoid snacking.
7. Build those muscles! Strengthening activities, such as weight lifting, push-ups, or abdominal crunches, performed on a regular basis can help you to build muscles and increase your lean body mass. Lean body mass is more metabolically active and burns more calories than fat tissue even when you are resting. So in addition to staying active throughout the day, try to engage in some strengthening activities 2 to 3 times per week.
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A judge has ruled two Montgomery County children found living in an old school bus will remain in foster care.
The decision came at a custody hearing Wednesday in Conroe.
Child Protective Services spokeswoman Gwen Carter says the children's mother, Sherrie Shorten, recently released from prison, has been cooperative and CPS is working with her.
CPS took the children into custody in March after a postal worker raised concerns about their living conditions. Shorten has since cleaned up the bus in Splendora, located 35 miles northeast of Houston.
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Mary Jo Daley, former 20-year member of Narberth Borough Council, has unofficially won the District 148 Pennsylvania House of Representatives seat being vacated by fellow Democrat Mike Gerber.
Daley won the general election Tuesday against Republican Mike Ludwig. With 90 percent of precincts reporting, Daley had garnered 58.5 percent of the vote (18,635 votes) to Ludwig's 41.5 percent (13,230 votes).
"I'm officially celebrating -- it just feels great," Daley said at a Montgomery County Democratic Committee watch party in Plymouth Meeting on Tuesday night. "There were so many people that were so helpful to me in doing this and I'm just so grateful. It was a short campaign but energetic."
Ludwig said in a text message to Patch, "I enjoyed meeting and talking to the voters about the issues facing our district over the last several months. I wish Mary Jo the best and hope she does well."
The 48,865 registered voters of the 148th include 24,058 Democrats and 17,822 Republicans.
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Sherill Baker is in her second season as the Director of Basketball Services at Auburn. She came to The Plains with head coach Terri Williams-Flournoy prior to the 2012-13 season.
As the Director of Basketball Services, Baker is in charge of film exchange and video operations, as well as other duties assigned by the head coach.
Baker spent four seasons in the WNBA after being drafted twelfth overall in the 2006 WNBA Draft. She signed on with the New York Liberty where she played 34 games during the 2006 season and three in 2007, before being traded to the Los Angeles Sparks.
She also played one season in 2008 with the Indiana Fever and spent time with the Detroit Shock in 2009 before ending her WNBA career.
Baker also played professionally overseas, having most recently spent time during the 2011-12 season with Hapoel Tel-Aviv in the Israeli League. Baker averaged a team-high 24.4 points per game and 5.4 rebounds per game in 20 games played.
Baker played five previous seasons with various overseas organizations in Israel, Italy, France, Germany and Cyprus during the WNBA off-season where she averaged double figures in scoring each year.
A native of Stone Mountain, Ga., Baker attended Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross and played collegiately at the University of Georgia. Baker earned her degree in speech communication from Georgia in 2006. The Gwinnett County native was selected to the Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame on May 4, 2013.
During her career, Baker helped the Lady Bulldogs to a 93-39 (.705) record, including four-straight NCAA Tournament appearances. In those four tournament trips, Baker helped Georgia to two Sweet 16s and an Elite Eight appearance.
During her career at Georgia she started 122 of 131 games played and tallied 1,665 points (12.7 ppg), and she sits at No. 10 on Georgia's all-time scoring list. She also holds the single-season and career Georgia records for steals with 149 and 426, respectively.
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Could William Levy dance his way into the hearts of "mommy porn" fans everywhere by playing Christian Grey in the Fifty Shades of Grey movie?
The telenovela star that finished third on Dancing with the Stars is one of the more interesting options on a recent list of actors who are favorites for the role of the bondage-craving billionaire with a Red Room of Pain.
The Socialite Life list includes The Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder, who has actively been campaigning for the part; True Blood hunk Alexander Skarsgard; and The Notebook actor Ryan Gosling.
White Collar star Matt Bomer has also emerged as a pretty heavy favorite among Fifty Shades of Grey fans, while Alexander Pettyfer is one of the more surprising choices on the list - it's not hard to see why women can picture him playing Christian Grey because of his good looks and his Magic Mike stripper role, but he's just a little bit too young and pretty to play a 28-year-old who had a rough childhood.
Michael Fassbender has the opposite problem since he's way too old for the part, but the Shame star certainly doesn't have any issue with letting it all hang out. And the X-Men: First Class actor isn't the only superhero star that makes an appearance on the list - The Avengers god Chris Hemsworth and future Superman Henry Cavill also have their fair share of fangirls.
Robert Pattinson was also included on the list of favorites, but author E.L. James has already said no to him and Kristen Stewart starring in the movie. So perhaps Rob's costar Kellan Lutz can snag the lead.
William Levy is one of the more interesting names on the list because he hasn't really acted in any American movies (although he did appear on the show Single Ladies), and he doesn't have as large of a fan following as some of the other actors mentioned. However, he probably did get some mommies fantasizing about him with his sexy DWTS dances, so maybe he's the perfect guy to star in the mommy porn movie.
He also shares some of the facial features with the Christian Grey composite sketch that is floating around - he can look a bit like a young Brad Pitt; he has large lips like Val Kilmer; and his jaw line is a perfect match. Plus William Levy probably shouldn't mind showing a little skin since he's a former underwear model.
Another interesting option on the list that hasn't been mentioned as much is Colin Egglesfied. The All My Children actor looks like a combination of Tom Cruise and John Stamos, so obviously he's got the swoon-worthy actor composite thing going for him, too.
So which of these guys do you think would make the best Christian Grey in Fifty Shades of Grey?
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AUSTIN (AP) — A public hearing covering how evolution should be taught in Texas public schools is under way before the State Board of Education in Austin.
Dozens of people lined up to testify Wednesday as the panel takes up new science curriculum standards — including how evolution should be taught.
The crowd was sharply split on a proposal to drop language in the current curriculum that requires teachers to address "strengths and weaknesses" of scientific theory. Critics say the wording has been used to undermine the theory of evolution.
Proponents of a change say students need a strong understanding of the theory of evolution to learn higher levels of science. Opponents criticized the proposed change and called it "left-wing ideology."
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Fluvanna County school officials made another effort to allow parents of their students to comment on recent weapons found in school.
The opportunity was made during a town hall style meeting. Parents, teachers, and students attended in an effort to make the entire school community safer.
Following the recent event at an elementary school where two guns and a knife were found, Fluvanna County parents and students have been concerned. In an effort to calm the situation and to educate everyone involved, school officials have opened the lines of communication.
"This is great. We are very excited that lines of communication are being opened with public forums. This is wonderful," said Debra Kurrie, a parent of Fluvanna County school student.
The county's sheriff was also in attendance. During the meeting he reinforced the school system's mission of keeping its students safe.
More than 30 parents listened as administrators laid their standard operating procedures on the table. Once informed, they were able to ask questions. Questions ranged from procedures of notifying parents when there's a problem in schools, resolving the problem, and keeping the children safe in and out of school. School leaders acknowledged the concerns, and answered appropriately, but added they make every effort to keep everything under control by making hard corps decisions including when and how to notify parents when there's a threat to a child's safety.
While tough decisions are being made as needed, some parents say it makes them nervous not to hear when something occurs.
"I'd love to see more public forums involving all the participants, and all players in making the community what it is," added Kurrie.
Though not many parents were at the meeting, school officials believe it made a difference. Last week, over 100 parents attended a similar meeting at Central Elementary school, the very school where the weapons were found.


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The Daily Star
---- — Area dairy farmers have not yet been affected by Congress' failure to approve a new farm bill, according to those interviewed recently. But farmers and others in the industry hope that action is taken soon to remove further uncertainty — or trigger a major increase in prices — during difficult economic times.
The farm bill is enacted every five to seven years to provide national farm and food policy. The new legislation was passed June 21 in the Senate by a bipartisan vote of 64-35, but stalled in the House of Representatives, where it was approved by committee but never came up for a general vote. The bill expired Sept. 30, taking with it the price support system for dairy farmers.
This is the first time this has happened in 60 years, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County Educator Mariane Kiraly said about the lapse.
Although area farmers got support from conservation and crop insurance programs, the biggest impact comes from the Milk Income Loss Contract's dairy price support payments. This is triggered when milk prices paid farmers fall below the Boston Class I base price of $16.94 per hundred pounds, with an allowance for grain prices.
With milk prices at about $21 in September, and expected to stay above the trigger price in the short term, legislators have a few months to work out something, she said. While MILC has ended, that is not true of all of the provisions. It creates an "uncertain environment," she said. "It's hard to plan."
What makes it more difficult is that higher than usual prices farmers pay for items such as grain have raised farm operating costs to about what they are paid for the milk, in some cases.
South Kortright dairy farmer Barbara Hanselman said that farm programs would directly receive only about 20 percent of the funds in the bill. It governs such areas as federal milk pricing and exports and imports. The rest goes to nutritional programs, such as food stamps. As farmers become a smaller part of the population, it was a way to get support for needed programs from other legislators.
Because of the expiration, the dairy support, MILC, is "out the window," she said.
"It bothers me there can't be greater concern," for getting a bill passed, she said. "It's important for the production of food and feeding the people." The uncertainty is "discouraging," but its part of the job, she said, although she thought there would be an extension of the recently expired law.
The one positive things is that "it is bringing the farm community together. Farmers feel a need to reach out and say this is important. There needs to be attention to this," she said.
If lawmakers don't do something by Jan. 1, commodity prices could revert to a formula from the 1940s. The resulting high prices "would create total chaos," she said.
State Farm Bureau spokesman Steve Ammerman said "we are waiting for the return of lawmakers" to see what will happen. They can pass an extension of the previous legislation, they could vote on current bill or do nothing.
"That may be the scariest possibility," he said, and could set into motion the return of the "permanent law" of the 1940s that would set a base price of $38 a hundredweight.
"We would hope lawmakers would come to their senses and pass something," he said.
Area legislators have supported a new bill, the Farm Bureau said. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., a member of the Senate agriculture committee, said in a media release: "I hope the Republican leadership in the House will pass the Farm Bill by the end of this year. Anything short of that is irresponsible. For our economy to grow, our farmers need the certainty of a new Farm Bill — and they deserve it."
Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., has expressed similar support. Rep. Richard Hanna, R-Barneveld, said in a media release he was looking forward to returning to Washington either before or after the election "to get this done."
Rep. Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook, voted for the Farm Bill as a member of the House agriculture committee.
Davenport Center dairy farmer Pete Christiansen said he wasn't surprised at the current situation. Congress doesn't see to be able to do anything, he said. With feed bills high because of such factors as the recent drought, the loss of any payments will hurt, he said.
"I don't think there will be anything until the election," he said. "They will do something." But, he noted, he wasn't counting on government help. "They haven't been able to fix the business in a long time."
Hobart dairy farmer David Post sarcastically said the situation shows "politicians at their finest." If they can't figure out all the parts of the new legislation, they can pass a one-year extension, he said.
While the price of milk may be up, the price of inputs such as "fuel and grain has gone up by leaps and bounds. It's the highest I've ever seen it in the nearly 50 years I've been farming."
He said he was beginning to wonder what the future of the small family farm is.
"You can't take care of land, equipment and people," he said.


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Don't Follow – Lead
You are probably wondering where in the hell have I been? It's been seven months since my last post … a lot has happened. The biggest change was I received custody of my two teenage sons in March, and while I was elated at the time, I had no idea how much of a challenge it would be. I know, stupid me, I will know better next time.
Okay, let's talk business strategy and how to set yourself apart from your competitors. Too many companies follow instead of lead. It used to be that you knew Thanksgiving was close when the Christmas decorations went up. Now they are often up before Halloween hits. That's just wrong. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and as my "protest" I would never set foot in a store that had their holiday decorations up before Thanksgiving (and yes, I kept a list). It was so bad last year that I did all of my holiday shopping online. There was no where I could go.
I can understand retailers reasoning, they do the bulk of their yearly sales during the holidays and since their competitors are getting into the Christmas season they need to as well or they will lose. That is one way to attack the market, or you can be totally awesome like Nordstrom … and take the high road.
This is a shot of the signs they have before you enter their store. These signs do a few things. First, it informs you when the holiday decorations will go up; Second, it tells you why, because they believe in celebrating one holiday at a time; Third, it is giving the bird to all the competitors for "Thanksgiving Creep".
Look for obnoxious things your competitors do. Look at their ads, their sites, call their order numbers, do they have a phone system from hell that makes you press one to proceed in English? If so, make fun of them. "We never make you press one to proceed in English because I live person answers your phone and can help you right now. Your call is important enough for a live person to answer it."
In this crappy economy do something that is completely outrageous, give great customer service and treat your customers as actual people instead of objects. You might be stunned to find out how awesome they really are and how much they like giving business to you. But first, you have to quit being such an idiot just because your competitor is.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — University of Louisville police say a Prospect man is getting a tough lesson on ethics that probably can't be found in a book.
The Courier-Journal reported that campus police arrested Terry J. Davis on Wednesday and charged him with stealing a textbook called "Resolving Ethical Issues" from the University of Louisville's Health Sciences Center.
Police say Davis later tried to sell the book to Gray's College Bookstore in Louisville.
The arrest report said surveillance video cameras captured the theft and attempt to sell the book.
Information from: The Courier-Journal, http://www.courier-journal.com


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Mike Lovas of PUSH gave a talk not only about the PUSH armband, which tracks reps, force, and other parameters of weightlifting, but he told us about his "crazy road" of bringing the PUSH product to market. He outlined several areas of importance to the realization of PUSH, and that may equally be important to other designers and developers of wearable tech products:
To kick off the return of the Toronto Wearables Meetup, we've brought in Canadian fashion designer Izzy Camilleri to speak about her newest label, IZ Adaptive. IZ Adaptive is fashionable clothing for people in wheelchairs. The line offers custom-made and common garments with inclusive design considerations. Much of the clothing on the market for people with various mobilities is geared toward the elderly, however there is a part of the population that have different mobility levels and who would like to dress in a more fashionable and contemporary way.
The Social Body Lab spent Toronto Mini Maker Faire at Wychwood Barns. The event attracted an estimated 4000 guests, who poured in to look at robots, 3D printers, and of course, wearable electronics. With Nudgeables and Vega-X in tow, we talked to guests about our research, the university, and the ongoing Toronto Wearables Meetup. We created interactive displays where you could hold and touch the pieces, and check out the custom circuit boards.
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Assistant Professor Nick Puckett begins by asking, "how does one take "hacking" into the realm of chemicals and smart materials?" Rather than programming with electricity, Puckett's interest has been in finding alternative ways to create materials that can sense and response to environmental stimuli using a method other than programming with electricity. And so, he discovered and turned to shape memory polymers (SMA's).
This month we were fortunate to bring in Dr. Keryn Lian from University of Toronto's Flexible Energy and Electronics Laboratory. Lian provided an overview of the work conducted at the lab and the discussed her lab's connection with wearable technology. Her lab explores printing electronics alternatives to plastics and paper, specifically looking at the complete printing of organic crossbar electronics, switches and logic circuits.
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