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A genetic variant associated with an enhanced capacity for emotional memories is also linked to increased susceptibility to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to new research published yesterday in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
The study, led by Dominique de Quervain of the University of Basel, used a combination of behavioural genetics and functional neuroimaging, and was carried out in three phases, two involving healthy European volunteers and the third involving Rwandan refugees who fled the 1994 civil war. I describe the work in more detail in this news story for Nature.
It's widely believed that memories are formed by the strengthening of connections within distributed networks of neurons. This process involves the orchestrated activity of dozens of proteins – the neurotransmitter receptors embedded in the nerve cell membranes, and their "effectors," the components of the biochemical signalling pathways inside the cells that are activated by the receptors. These molecules work together to make the signalling between neurons more efficient, so that synapses are strengthened.
The gene in question here, called PRKCA encodes an enzyme called protein kinase C-α (PKCα), and contributes to these processes by chemically modifying the receptors and their effectors. It does so by catalysing a reaction called phosphorylation, in which a phosphate group – a small organic compound consisting of one phosphorous and four oxygen atoms – is added to specific sites on the target protein. This enhances the activity of the protein, but the reaction is reversible – the phosphate group can be removed by another enzyme, called a phosphatase, which has the opposite effect on the function of the target protein.
In 2007, de Quervain and his colleagues reported that variations in the gene encoding the α2B-adrenoreceptor are related to emotional memories, and that the variants are associated with differences in susceptibility to stress but not with an increased risk of PTSD.
In their latest study, the researchers found that a variant of the PRKCA gene is associated with an enhanced capacity for emotional memories in a large group of healthy Swiss volunteers. In phase two, they showed that the same variant is also linked to differences in brain activity during memory encoding. Finally, they examined the DNA of a large group of Rwandan refugees, all of whom had experienced multiple traumatic events during the civil war, and found that those carrying the variant were twice as likely to suffer from PTSD than those who don't.
The variant is referred to as the A allele, because it contains an adenine residue at a specific position in the DNA sequence. The G allele, by contrast, has a guanine residue at the same position, but was not linked to enhanced memory. Intriguingly, the effect of the A allele on memory was dose-dependent – it was, in other words, influenced by the number of copies of the A allele that an individual carries. People with two copies of the A allele performed best on the memory test, and those carrying two copies of the G allele performed worst. The performance of people carrying one copy of each was somewhere in between.
It's almost certain that these variants encode slightly different versions of the PKCα that function differently from one another. The A allele may, for example, encode a version that is more active than the one encoded by the G allele, and this is something that can easily be tested. Exactly how this would lead to increased activity in the brain networks encoding emotional memories is, however, a more difficult question to answer, but this will probably be addressed in future work.
"This is an elegant study that uses multiple measures to validate the genetic findings with fMRI and behavior, and replicates the observations in a traumatized group," says neuropsychiatrist Rachel Yehuda, director of the Traumatic Stress Studies Division at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. She urges caution, however, about how the findings could translate in the clinic.
"Most of the time, the distress of PTSD is caused by avoidance of traumatic memories, or the inability to remember key aspects of the trauma," she says, "so while it is important to gain as much understanding as possible of the biological basis of PTSD, we have to be careful to not misinterpret the findings to suggest that treatment involves tampering with or obliterating memory."
Reference: de Quervain, D. J. -F., et al. PKCα is genetically linked to memory capacity in healthy subjects and to risk for posttraumatic stress disorder in genocide survivors. PNAS, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1200857109 [PDF]


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We are pleased to announce the upcoming 2017 Karten Network Events.
There will be 3 webinars to be held on:
Thursday 23 November 16.00 – 17.00
Thursday 30 November 12.30 – 13.30
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Each webinar will include network news, updates and a themed delivery slot with facilitated discussion. Details regarding the themes to be announced, but they will be delivered by experts in the field.
On 30 November the webinar will be streamed from Beacon one of our Karten Centres. Very kindly the CEO of Beacon Arwyn Jones and Matt Harrison, Beacon's new Technical Services Manager, have offered us the opportunity to run a Karten Network event alongside Beacon's Tech Week. This event will take place between 10.30 – 14.30 and will give delegates the opportunity to access Karten Network specific content and to experience Tech Week too. The theme for this event and webinar will be visual impairment.
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is interested in signing on for The Expendables 3.
The Fast and Furious 6 co-star said during a recent interview that he wouldn't mind tackling a role in Sylvester Stallone's successful action franchise.
"It all depends," Johnson told the folks at Collider. "Yeah, sure. I like Sly. He's been a buddy for some time. I love the first one and I'm excited about the second one. Sure, if he needs somebody to hunt somebody down, he knows where I'm at."
While he's waiting for the phone call from Sylvester Stallone regarding The Expendables 3, the actor is staying busy promoting his upcoming action flick G.I. Joe: Retaliation.
Dwayne Johnson also mentioned that Universal is currently eyeballing another entry in the Fast and the Furious franchise. However, the busy actor didn't reveal too many details about the proposed sequel.
"I'm coming back for the one. I know we're trying to make 'Fast Seven' if it works, sure. Yeah, there's unfinished business," Johnson stated.
Sylvester Stallone recently took to Twitter to address a number of questions about the upcoming Expendables 3. Stallone said the script would feature a "mountain of surprises" for fans of the franchise.
The Grudge Match star also stated that he was interested in getting some "new blood" into the franchise during the next go-around. Stallone also squashed rumors that Steven Seagal would be joining the fray for this particular installment.
"['The Expendables 3'] needs new blood and more humor. The films were always meant to be more on the humorous side with moments of drama," Stallone wrote on Twitter.
G.I. Joe: Retaliation isn't the only movie Dwayne Johnson will be promoting this year. The Rock will also start the pushing his Michael Bay flick Pain and Gain later this year. Fast and Furious 6 is slated to arrive in theaters this May.
Are you a fan of Dwayne Johnson? Do you think he should join the cast of The Expendables 3?


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Look! All-White Kid-Friendly Room
Almost every modernist we know harbors a secret (or not-so-secret) longing for an all-white room. Most kiss that dream goodbye once kids enter the picture. But why should they? Considering how many classic pieces have been rendered in wipeable plastic or fiberglass, it's still possible to live your dream. We found this picture on the Flickr photostream belonging to Marc, father to Nina Lou, whose wonderfully eclectic room we toured last week.
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New York City Rare Bird Alert
Below is the New York City Rare Bird Alert for the week ending Friday, July 24, 2015:
* New York
* New York City, Long Island, Westchester County
* Jul. 25, 2015
- Birds mentioned
(+ Details requested by NYSARC)
WILLET (subspecies "Western Willet")
Savannah Sparrow
Grasshopper Sparrow
Eastern Meadowlark
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If followed by (+) please submit documentation of your report electronically and use the NYSARC online submission form found at http://www.nybirds.org/NYSARC/goodreport.htm
You can also send reports and digital image files via email to nysarc44(at)nybirds{dot}org.
If electronic submission is not possible, hardcopy reports and photos or sketches are welcome. Hardcopy documentation should be mailed to:
Gary Chapin - Secretary
NYS Avian Records Committee (NYSARC)
125 Pine Springs Drive
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
Hotline: New York City Area Rare Bird Alert
Number: (212) 979-3070
To report sightings call:
Tom Burke (212) 372-1483 (weekdays, during the day)
Tony Lauro at (631) 734-4126 (Long Island)
Compiler: Tom Burke, Tony Lauro
Coverage: New York City, Long Island, Westchester County
Transcriber: Ben Cacace
Greetings. This is the New York Rare Bird Alert for Saturday, July 25th 2015 at 3:30pm. The highlights of today's tape are BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCK, WHIMBREL, WESTERN WILLET, RED PHALAROPE, ROYAL TERN, LARK SPARROW and WORM-EATING WARBLER.
Two BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCKS were found and photographed on Tuesday at a pond at the Nickerson Beach County Park Lido Beach west of Point Lookout. The birds unfortunately were not seen again after Tuesday.
Sixteen species of shorebirds were surveyed last Sunday at the Cupsogue flats highlighted by WHIMBREL and WESTERN WILLET. 22 WHIMBREL were found on the eastern end of the south shore of Long Island on Tuesday, 13 birds at the Cupsogue flats, another 6 flying through the area and 3 at the Moriches Inlet flats. Another 4 WHIMBREL were found also on Tuesday at Breezy Point. Two to four ROYAL TERNS were seen at Cupsogue from Sunday to Tuesday.
The RED PHALAROPE was still present at the Roosevelt Nature Center Jones Beach West End yesterday. This also has been seen at the flats at the Coast Guard Station which lies north of the nature center.
A LARK SPARROW was found Tuesday and continued through Thursday at the eastern exit of parking field 2 at Robert Moses State Park Fire Island. The bird was also seen at the adjacent athletic fields east of the exit.
Good numbers of GRASSHOPPER SPARROWS, SAVANNAH SPARROWS and EASTERN MEADOWLARKS were found at the runway areas of the Grumman property in Calverton through the week.
A WORM-EATING WARBLER was seen last Saturday at Strawberry Field Central Park along with about 10 species of other warblers.
To phone in reports on Long Island, call Tony Lauro at (631) 734-4126 or weekdays call Tom Burke at (212) 372-1483.
This service is sponsored by the Linnaean Society of New York and the National Audubon Society. Thank you for calling.
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World Series of Golf (PINKSHEETS: WSGF) (OTCQB: WSGF) met yesterday in Las Vegas with NuMobile, Inc. (OTCBB: NUBL) to explore the possibility of a joint project to develop a smartphone component for a World Series of Golf digital entertainment offering. World Series of Golf has hosted annual golf events in Las Vegas over the past three years and is a global sports and entertainment company whose activities include land-based and online, skill-based golf events featuring a patent-pending method of play. World Series of Golf recently announced a strategic investment intended to better position the Company as a premier live event and digital experience organization and support the development of the Company's online game with its partner The World Golf Tour (www.wgt.com).
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Getting anything accomplished, particularly along the lines of something the size of FirstNet, requires a massive coordination of efforts and awareness, but that's exactly what seems to be the issue at the moment. As significant as FirstNet is to the United States, and considering the dire urgency of its creation, there doesn't seem to be any alignment of the goals and objectives along with the messaging for the masses. To be clear, it is not very clear. Full Story
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- Group Psychotherapy offers support for people with social anxiety to help build a better social network and attract romantic relationships
- Group Psychotherapy is a supportive place to learn and practice new relationship skills and change shy behavior.
- Group Psychotherapy can help socially anxious people become more comfortable and at ease when meeting new people.
- In group psychotherapy healthy assertiveness and self-expression of feelings and life issues is learned leading to greater closeness and connection with others within and outside the group.
- Connection is modeled by other group members in group psychotherapy and there is the opportunity to learn about healthy relationships from others.
- The group members in group psychotherapy helps apply relationship skills to outside relationships.
- Group Psychotherapy is a team approach which includes support, feedback, and direction by peers.
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Saturday, 12 November 2016
Ruby Red Anniversary
20 comments:
- Christine Harrop said...
I'm like you Lorraine, no way will I buy cards. Fortunately I only do one craft fair a year but it's a Christmas one so I'm always in two minds - do I want all my cards to sell or do I hope there are some left over me so I'm nor frantically burning teh midnight oil making more for my own use ... lol! This is a beautiful ruby wedding card. The lovely die is ideal for weddings and anniversaries. Christine xx
- 7:47 am, November 12, 2016
- dutchess said...
Great card Lorraine.....just perfect for the wedding anniversary I do find making cards or specific occasions difficult.....I try o make them well in advance in case I have a mojo moment....my Christmas card stash is complete this year but it's the December birthday that I have to get going on now...enjoy the weekend xxxxxx
- 9:04 am, November 12, 2016
- cuilliesocks said...
Oh my this is stunning Lorraine, beautifully designed with those lovely dies, gorgeous colours too.
I never buy cards now, I always feel it's nicer to have a handmade card even if I have to rush it, have a lovely weekend, Kate x
- 9:22 am, November 12, 2016
- aussie aNNie said...
Stunning card, just adore the colours used.xx {aNNie}
- 9:58 am, November 12, 2016
- Linda Levoir said...
This is a beautiful card Lorraine and so striking. I have to admit I normally keep most of my Christmas cards as I'm a relatively slow crafter and normally need them for friends and family. However with the rising costs of postage I now seem to make mostly CAS ones to post out, so I just keep enough fancy ones to give to the people I will actually see at Christmas and I'm selling the rest in my store. I don't do the craft fair thing so at least I don't have to worry about having a large stock :) xx
- 11:42 am, November 12, 2016
- Jenny L said...
Hi Lorraine,
what a gorgeous card, and such a very beautiful and lovely design.
Your bow is awesome and very beautiful.
Thank you for joining the MAWTT Challenge with this.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
- 4:22 pm, November 12, 2016
- Jac Curran said...
This is beautiful, love the red and white, very elegant card, thanks for joining us at Crafty Catz this week, Jac x
- 6:57 pm, November 12, 2016
- Sarah said...
This is a a fantastic ruby Anniversary card Lorraine and that bow is glorious. I am still struggling to find time to craft so fear that handmade Christmas cards are going to be very simple this year!! xx
- 9:04 pm, November 12, 2016
- cotnob said...
A gorgeous card Lorraine, such an elegant design - I love the red and white combination.
- 9:38 pm, November 12, 2016
- crafty-stamper said...
WOW stunning anniversary card love the beautiful dies and gorgeous bow
Carol x
- 9:55 pm, November 12, 2016
- Barb said...
Your card is a tunner Lorraine. That certainly is a beautiful die set. I also make all my own cards for Christmas and usually have them finished by October. Sadly I'm well behind this year. Like you I'll be beavering away.Barbxx
- 10:01 pm, November 12, 2016
- Carol S. said...
A beautiful card and love the elegant die. Hugs, Carol S.xx
- 11:14 pm, November 12, 2016
- coldwaters2 said...
Beautiful card Lorraine it looks very elegant, ornate and expensive, the dies, bow and colours are top notch
lorraine x
- 9:40 am, November 13, 2016
- Wendy L said...
So gorgeous, thanks for joining us at MAWTT, xxx
- 4:57 pm, November 13, 2016
- Gina Knott said...
What a fabulous card this is! I love the red and white together and the dies are gorgeous.
Gina xx
- 6:10 pm, November 13, 2016
- Kat W said...
I would definitely on board with adding an extra day to the week! I have no idea how I'm going to get everything done before Christmas...but like you I refuse to buy any cards!
Your anniversary card is stunning; the red and white combo obviously suits the theme for a ruby anniversary but it's so striking and romantic too...handy!
The dies are beautiful and look so lovely layered onto the embossed card :-)
Big hugs, Kat xx
- 1:50 pm, November 14, 2016
- Tracy said...
Oh goodness! All the die cut details and the striking red and white, not to mention that wonderful shiny heart to tie it all together. Stunning!
- 12:18 am, November 16, 2016
- Lisa Andersson said...
This is absolutely stunning. So elegant and just so perfect for this Anniversary. So beautifully done.
Hugs, Lisa
- 4:35 pm, November 17, 2016
- Caz said...
This is lovely thank you for sharing with us at Crafty Catz. And good luck, hope to see you again soon.
Caz CC DT.
My Blog
Crafty Catz
- 6:39 pm, November 17, 2016
- Donna said...
Rainey this card is so striking! Love it. Thanks for joining the Craft-Dee BowZ challenge this month.
- 12:10 am, November 18, 2016


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Review by Steve Leggett
Chuck Berry grew up on the blues, taking Muddy Waters as a particular hero, so when he signed with Chess Records in the mid-'50s, the label undoubtedly figured they were getting a blues artist. Which Berry was, but his bright, skittering guitar style and penchant for writing songs with lyrics that set aside blues clichés for something closer to beat poetry meant Berry's forward-looking version of the blues became something else altogether, creating the very template for rock & roll. It also brought a younger teenaged audience into the game, and Berry increasingly aimed for it. But before that groundbreaking shift in style and demographic, Berry turned out some interesting straight blues sides for Chess, several of which are collected here, and it's intriguing to wonder what might have happened had Berry stuck with the blues rather than redefining it into rock & roll. Highlights include the powerful "Wee Wee Hours," a chugging version of Don Raye's "Down the Road a Piece," a try at Guitar Slim's "Things I Used to Do," the hybrid "Driftin' Blues," which features a near doo wop backup chorus, and a revved up and rocking rendition of W.C. Handy's "St. Louis Blues." Berry's guitar work is revealing on these early numbers, his tone always bright and fresh, as if he was a colt who just couldn't wait to get out there and run. And run he did.
1 House Of Blue Lights
2 Wee Wee Hours
3 Deep Feeling
4 I Just Want To Make Love To You
5 How You've Changed
6 Down The Road Apiece
7 Worried Life Blues
8 Confessin' The Blues
9 Still Got The Blues
10 Driftin' Blues
11 Run Around
12 Route 66
13 Sweet Sixteen
14 All Aboard
15 The Things That I Used To Do
16 St. Louis Blues
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Legal Strategies for Small Businesses SeminarNovember 1, 2007 – 6:15 pm
Hope everyone had a fun and spooky Halloween. Speaking of scary things, let's talk about how many new businesses and startups operate without qualified legal council or advice (smooth segue, right?).
It's been on my mind recently since attending Whitney Hoffman's excellent "Legal and Logistical Advice for your Startup" session at PodCamp Boston. Having launched several of her own companies and earned a law degree, Whitney really knows what she's talking about and gave great advice on common paperwork and tax-related issues many new businesses ignore or postpone.
In my own limited experience, back when I launched my first startup, I really didn't pay much attention to the finer legal, financial, and logistical details, which I really regretted later on. Of course, I had some excuses and leeway given to me since I was just a high school teenager back then, but there's really no excuse for sloppy paperwork and lack of proper planning nowadays. For my next startup, I fully intend to provide an awesome 401K plan to additional to standard dot-com perks like unlimited caffeinated drinks/snacks. Which I why I plan on attending a legal seminar hosted by University of Pittsburgh's Community Economic Development (CED) Clinic later this month.
The mission of the Pitt's CED Clinic is to "develop community infrastructure and create livelihoods for local homeowners and small businesses" by providing free legal representation and council. They've represented small businesses like Dozen Cupcakes and non-profits like the Parental Stress Center (both great local organizations that I also support). Anyway, thanks to my friend Dave Tkacik for letting me know about the upcoming seminar. Additional thanks to Daniel Friedson and Paul A. Robertson at the CED Clinic for following up with additional information. I recommend that anyone else thinking about starting up a new company locally or needing advice/representation for their existing company also attend.
Date: Saturday, November 17, 2007
Time: 9am—4pm
Location: University of Pittsburgh, School of Law
3900 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Room 111, First Floor
Registration Deadline: November 8, 2007, 5:00 P.M.
Please email a brief description of your business to email@example.com or call 412-648-1300.
Cost: Includes lunch and training materials, send $20 check or money order payable to:
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PO Box 7226
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Or $30 cash to register at the door
Featured Topics: Creating a Business Plan, Choosing a Business Structure, Lease Negotiation and Code Compliance, Basic Employee Issues, Raising Money, Basic Marketing and Branding.
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So a quick re-cap of Mother's day. Here's the thing, I'm not a fan of Mother's day; that or my birthday. All I ever want is for the kids to be nice (yah right) not fight (a girl can dream) and clean the house so I don't have to for a day. (Ahhhh hahahahahahahahahahaha!)
For some reason it is the one of two days a year they fight more, are oozing with wicked words and will not lift a finger. (Most likely because they're too busy fighting)
This is no joke people, for the last I would say about ten years since the older kids were capable of the above mentioned requests I have despised Mother's day. (Yah, I know there's that "award" again)
But this year…
Busy made me a gluten free (amazing) chocolate cake on Saturday night… and the two inches of frosting I applied made it sing with sweet bliss. I tell you what, Busy flipped the cake out of the pan to cool it and I waited for nothin' I tore into that thing like a raccoon in the trash can.
There are things I can explain... at times, why I decided to cut the cake this way, I cannot explain. Lil Red decided she would cut the triangle out though, she said it was hipster. (giggle)
THEN, I woke up at 7am… (sleeping in) well truth be told I just stayed in bed until 7am thinking about that cake because I could hear Busy moving about. She took the dogs out for me and to my giddy; she made me a loaf of the most amazing gluten free homemade bread. Again…the angels are singing (wink)
That's Hanna trying to take credit for the bread... no, it was Busy my lil Baker.
Hanna, Lil Red, was up with her…doing nothing but waiting to be one of the first to see me when I came out. So the three of us giggled and went on the front porch for some (we just woke up and we're not getting ready for the day just yet pics) And Hanna played music on her ipod and we danced on the front porch and sang poorly and giggled some more. Because we could.
Busy also gifted me a journal. You all know how I feel about anything pertaining to writing supplies…oh the love. And she gave me my favorite gluten free Lindor truffles. (Now, the angels backed away as I began to sing! Smirk)
Lil Red, gave me a 2 page letter of sweetness and Ethan made me 2 cards and delivered them when he woke up.
But… I have to say. I finally in over 20 years of being a mother received the all-time Mother's day gift. The present that every mother receives usually from her Lil Man that is like gifting a piece of his heart.
Lil Man had been on a Scout camping trip and was delivered to my doorstep about 9am with a scout cookbook, a hand painted flower pot complete with a flower and..and…
A salamander; all for me. Yes, my friends, an orange amphibian that my boy caught (for me) and carried home in a Dixie cup filled with murky water. My heart skipped; true love.
His name is Sebastian. Moi asked what he named him and Lil Man said, "Mama has to name him since he's for her!"
Yesterday, was a good day. Yesterday, I was celebrated. I had the most wonderful day with my pidglets.
I love being a mother, even on those tough days. I've never doubted they are my purpose in life but to get to enjoy it and really soak them in, that… that is Mama's Day to me.
Have a wondermous Monday!


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Date: Dec 09, 2008
Press Release Number: 146
|The 460-foot-long ramp that has served as the conduit for thousands of 9/11 victims family members and notable leaders to go from street level to bedrock at the World Trade Center site will be removed beginning this weekend to make way for continued rebuilding of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
Starting this Saturday, December 13, the Port Authority will begin to dismantle the ramp to allow the steel installation for the Memorial and Museum to progress. The ramp must be removed since it sits in the middle of the Memorial quadrant, a critical location required for the cranes erecting steel. The steel for the northeast section of the Memorial has already reached street level.
It will take approximately a month for the ramp to be completely removed.
Because of the ramp's historical significance to the World Trade Center clean-up effort, the rebuilding, and 9/11 anniversary commemorations, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum intends to preserve a section of the ramp as part of the Museum's permanent collection.
The ramp was completed in March 2002 following the removal of debris from the 80-foot-deep World Trade Center basement resulting from the collapse of the Twin Towers on 9/11. Prior to the ramp's construction, crews used muddy roads supported by packed debris to access the subgrade levels.
Installation of the ramp, which is composed of five spans supported by five concrete piers, allowed recovery workers and construction crews and vehicles to easily access the below-grade areas of the site during the final recovery efforts, the subsequent rebuilding of the temporary World Trade Center PATH Station, and the initial construction work on the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. The ramp was designed with a loading capacity to accommodate construction equipment in excess of 90,000 pounds.
Port Authority Chairman Anthony R. Coscia said, "This ramp is a link to the site's past, but now we're rapidly moving to the future and building a project we believe will make all of us proud, and honor the memories of those who were lost. We will remain focused on the construction work that remains to fulfill our commitment to have the Memorial's plaza finished by the 10th anniversary of 9/11."
Port Authority Executive Director Chris Ward said, "As important as the ramp has been to the rebuilding, its absence represents progress and a real step forward. It means steel is going up and it means the 9/11 Memorial is that much closer to completion."
"Since 2002, the ramp has provided access to the site for recovery, clean-up and construction," National September 11 Memorial & Museum President Joe Daniels said. "Its use, in particular, on 9/11 anniversaries to bring people to bedrock has been an important part of personal and collective commemoration. The removal is a major step forward in constructing the Memorial and it reminds us of the sacrifices of thousands, united in their efforts to assist in the aftermath of the attacks. Given the historical importance of the ramp, we are planning to incorporate a portion of it in the Memorial Museum's permanent collection."
In early September, the first pieces of steel were erected for the Memorial project, and since that time, more than 600 tons of steel have been installed.
As the Memorial rises to street level, workers will access the below-ground area via staircases, and equipment and materials will be delivered via cranes.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Candace McAdams, 212 435-7777
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey operates many of the busiest and most important transportation links in the region. They include John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, Stewart International and Teterboro airports; AirTrain JFK and AirTrain Newark; the George Washington Bridge and Bus Station; the Lincoln and Holland tunnels; the three bridges between Staten Island and New Jersey; the PATH (Port Authority Trans-Hudson) rapid-transit system; the Port Authority-Downtown Manhattan Heliport; Port Newark; the Elizabeth-Port Authority Marine Terminal; the Howland Hook Marine Terminal on Staten Island; the Brooklyn Piers/Red Hook Container Terminal; and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in midtown Manhattan. The agency also owns the 16-acre World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan.
The Port Authority is financially self-supporting and receives no tax revenue from either state.


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Rock Island Arsenal Museum
The Rock Island Arsenal Museum is the Army's second oldest museum. It first opened to the public on July 4, 1905. The primary mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Rock Island Arsenal and Arsenal Island. By focusing on "People, Processes, and Products," the exhibits tell the story of the people involved in Arsenal Island's history, the manufacturing processes used at Rock Island Arsenal, and the military equipment that was produced at Rock Island Arsenal.
The Rock Island Arsenal Museum is nationally recognized for its large and impressive small arms collection. Over twelve hundred U.S., foreign, civilian, and military small arms are on permanent display.
1 Rock Island Arsenal
Building 60 - 3500 North Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61299-5000
Hours of Operation:
noon - 4:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday, all Federal holidays, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve
Contact Us
Museum - General Inquiries
Security Requirements
Rock Island Arsenal is an active military installation. All visitors must enter through the Moline (Illinois) gate. Visitors who do not have an approved Department of Defense identification card and are 18 years old or older must obtain a visitor pass at the Moline Gate Visitor Center.
Effective December 10, 2017, the Moline Gate Visitor Center hours are Monday – Sunday (7 days a week), 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. If the Moline Gate Visitor Center is closed, visitor passes are issued at the Moline gate.
To obtain a visitor pass, visitors will need a driver's license, state-issued identification card, or passport. Residents of Minnesota, Missouri, and Washington states will need one form of additional documentation to use with their driver's license or state-issued identification card. Additional acceptable documentation includes social security card or vehicle registration with name and address.
Foreign Nationals are not allowed access unless visiting Rock Island Arsenal for Official Business.
For a complete list of alternate acceptable forms of identification, visit the Rock Island Arsenal Garrison website. http://www.usagria.army.mil/
All visitors must complete a criminal records background check processed through the National Crime Information Center - Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III).
Motorcycle Requirements
All motorcycles operated on Rock Island Arsenal will be "Street Legal" with current state registration and license plate with sticker. The motorcycle operator must be in possession of his/her state driver's license and current insurance card for motorcycle.
The following personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory while operating a motorcycle or riding as a passenger on or off Rock Island Arsenal.
* A helmet certified to meet DOT standards, properly fastened under the chin.
* Full-fingered gloves or mittens designed for use on a motorcycle, long trousers and a brightly-colored long-sleeved shirt or jacket.
* Leather boots or over-the-ankle leather hard-sole shoes and proper eye protection. Proper eye protection is defined as impact- or shatter-resistant glasses/goggles or a full-face shield properly attached to the helmet.


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Election - FF hopeful of a local revival in Kildare North
Fianna Fail will have nine candidates fighting for the seats in the three Kildare North local areas, it has been established following the formal launch of the party's campaign on Saturday morning in the Westgrove Hotel in Clane.
With 25 seats to be filled on 23 May, the party is not unhopeful it can get all of its candidates elected.
In the seven seat Celbridge-Leixlip area, Leitrim native and current Cllr. Frank O'Rourke will stand.
Along with him will be Leixlip native and locally based solicitor, Grainne Whelan, who attended Scoil Ui Dalaigh. "I'm dying for a playground at the Wonderful Barn," she said.
Three members will stand in the nine-seat Maynooth-Clane area.
One is Ben Doyle, a resident of Carbury. The former Progressive Democrat is a member of the party's Enterprise Committee, and said he working on bringing a new enterprise unit to north west Kildare.
Daragh Fitzpatrick, a former councillor, who lost his seat in the last election and is son of the late TD and former councillor, Michael Fitzpatrick, will be joined by Naoise O'Cearuil, an Irish teacher with a Maynooth base.
Daragh is a turf accountant by profession.Both Naoise and his father, Colm, have been campaigning for a gaelcholaiste (an Irish speaking secondary school) for the north Kildare area.
Cllr. Liam Doyle is not going forward, and the local Fianna Fail cumann in Kilcock selected Paul Ward, a barrister by profession, to fill Cllr. Doyle's shoes. Mr. Ward worked for nine years as an investigation barrister for the Ryan Report.
In the nine-seat Naas area, Naas based Cllr. Willie Callaghan, currently national President of the Municipal Authorities of Ireland, will stand again.
He is joined on the party ticket by James Lawless, who works in the legal compliance area with the VHI and his currently training as a barrister. Now a resident of Sallins, where he lives with his wife and children, he is a native of Wexford.
The third candidate is 25 year old Robert Power, son of Sean and grandson of the late Paddy Power, a former Minister and TD. He works in online marketing with the Paddy Power betting group. He grew up in Caragh and attended Naas CBS.
The party is confident it can improve its fortunes following an electoral decline in 2009.
Saturday's launch was attended by Kildare South TD, Sean O'Fearghail, as well as the party's European Parliament candidates, Pat the Cope Gallagher and Thomas Byrne.


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Tuesday, September 25, 2012
A nice little review for Lover Unexpected
"The sexual tension between the characters was fantastic and page-turning and the sex was both hot and fun." -- The Long and Short Reviews
check it out http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/2012/09/lover-unexpected-by-brindle-chase.html
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Lover Unexpected grades an A from Bookin it
"Have I mentioned I loved this story? The plot moves smoothly and the characters are both believable and lovable. A win-win double punch. Go. Get. It!"
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Release Day! Lover Unexpected is ready for you...
Lover Unexpected is now available at Ellora's Cave...
Lisa Faulkner's love life has become a casualty. Working hard climbing the corporate ladder, she longs to find a successful guy and a happily ever after. But all work and no play makes Lisa a very dull girl. Her best friend Nikki has a solution—a blind date to a charity masquerade ball. May as well…
With no idea who her mystery man might be, Lisa can only wait for her date to find her. When her masked partner appears, he literally sweeps her off her feet and onto the dance floor. Though she can't place him, there's something familiar about the dashing man…
Lisa's a sensible girl, but within moments her sexy partner leads her away and crashes through her inhibitions. His commanding, sexy charm destroys her good-girl ideals and she succumbs to his hunger. The sex is explosive, and Lisa believes she may have found what she's looking for.
If only her new lover was the man she was supposed to meet that night…
Friday, April 6, 2012
Lovers Eternal, Chapter One, part three
Part three of chapter one in my ongoing serial is now up and available over at Red Lipstick Journals... check it out...
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Check it out... from Bitten By Love reviews
Monday, March 19, 2012
BDSM erotica writing with Ken Charles
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Men write romance?
Come visit me over at After Dark Online.... we're talking about men writing romance... and other fun things! =oP
Friday, March 16, 2012
A rocking dual review for Helena
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Lovers Eternal: Chapter One, Part Two
Part two of my newest ongoing series is up at Red Lipstick Journals... check it out... =oP
Friday, March 9, 2012
Lovers Eternal: Chapter One
My new paranormal erotic romance series begins now, for free, at Red Lipstick Journals... drop by, follow Red Lipstick Journals and leave a comment (with your email) for a chance to win a copy of my dark, paranormal erotic romance novel, Dark is the Night...
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
What's Your Name?
Drop by Red Lipstick Journals for my latest free erotica short story
What's Your Name? by Brindle Chase...
Monday, February 27, 2012
Win a Copy of Helena
For a chance to win a copy of Helena, book two in my Gothic City Lights saga, in the war for souls between Angel and Demon... drop by Simply Sexy Stories today to see my interview and details on the giveaway!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
A rocking review
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Helena scores 5 of 5 plus some
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Depth Charge away!
Depth Charge grapped this nice little review from the beautiful and wonderful Talina at NightOwl Reviews...
"Mr. Chase has a way with words and the romance genre that always leaves my heart melting and my blood pressure high! Depth Charge: Maria, Maria is an thrilling, erotic read that I recommend to anyone that loves this exciting mixture!"
check out the rest of the review here...
Monday, January 23, 2012
20% off Helena
... no, not 20% off her clothes... she takes off more than that, but you'll have to read the story to find out how much! ... OK, I'll give you a spoiler... they ALL come off, but not so easily... but the book is 20% for the Nook, right now at Barnes & Noble...
here's an excerpt to tease you with...
Helena nearly forgot she was half naked on a stage with a bunch of lust-stricken people to entertain. Still, now she knew what he looked like. It was a two-song stint, and then she could begin the setup.
She twirled around, averting her eyes from his direction, and managed to remember to smile at those frothing at the mouth for her. The men arrayed before the stage disgusted her, and without even tapping her powers of emotional empathy, she could tell quite easily what they were thinking.
Drawing herself up tight against the pole, she readied herself for the pinnacle of this test. Sucking in a deep breath, she then reached behind her back, found the clasp to her bra, and unsnapped it. The music pounded, the crowd cheered, all waiting for this moment, and her blood was on fire. It terrified her—it excited her.
She whirled in place, the bra flew from her breasts, and the darkest brown eyes she had ever seen instantly ensnared her. Her mark had made his way right up to the edge of her stage and was two feet from her.
Their eyes locked, and the rest of the world fell away. Time slowed to a halt, and her heart leaped into her throat. His hand, already rising, moved in slow motion, tossing a five-dollar bill, but his mouth slowly dropped open. Her heart pounded so loudly she was sure everyone could hear it over the loud, booming music.
He was…savagely perfect. His deep, dark eyes smoldered with an exotic urge. Primal, sinful, but there was no evil intention. He stared at her, his hand outstretched, and the ventilation fans caught the bill and tugged it from his fingers. Drifting slowly, it fell toward the hardwood framing of the stage's edge, where it landed.
Time resumed, and Helena managed to tear her gaze from his, shifting into another spin to turn away. Her breath came in deep, ragged gulps. What in the world was that?
Desire shot through her veins, demanding she turn around again. To swim once more in the sinful warmth of those chocolate pools. To lose herself in him. Why? She had never felt such need, such want. Why now? And a demon? No, it was terrible.
Too afraid to turn back around, she recalled every move Lilith had taught her that would appease the crowd yet allow her to face the pole. Sweeping her ass side to side and prancing slowly in place with the music seemed to please her audience, but was the demon still watching?
Would he like what he saw? Why did she care? Growling under her breath, she forced the vision of those eyes from her mind. Finish the song, then the next. Don't make eye contact, she told herself.
The minutes seemed to pass like hours as she danced with the sensual grace she felt and never once looked to her demon fan. Her peripheral vision told her he was still standing at the rack, watching her.
She could feel the burn of his gaze. It caressed and teased her naked flesh everywhere, and she couldn't help herself. Her body moved in rhythm to the beat, undulating, gyrating, and twisting erotically, knowing his dark gaze drank all of it hungrily. It was a strange pleasure to know.
The second song ended, and without a glance to the audience, including the onlooking demon, she snagged her bra off the floor and marched back into the dressing room. She realized then she hadn't taken off her panties and was thankful.
There was the thin little punk rock dancer there, but Helena ignored her and went to the sink. Splashing cold water on her face helped, but she couldn't banish the image of those eyes seeping across her naked body. That she'd enjoyed it.
She was here to kill this demon, and now everything had gone insane. She had lost her mind. All she could think about was how it would feel if it were his hands caressing her instead of his gaze. Blast, girl, get your head on straight, she thought.
The other dancer left, and Helena broke out her cell phone and called David.
"I made contact. He's here now. Set up in the alley behind. I'll lure him there."
"Got it."
She hung up, tossed the phone into her bag, and looked to the mirror. Her eyeliner had smeared a little from the splash of water, and she fixed it. Seduction was not her talent, but dressed like a slut, it shouldn't be too hard. Demons had an appetite for sin. Just get him into the alley, and then it'll all be over.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Diva-licious, half off at Amazon!
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Thursday, January 5, 2012
Princess Mine, half off at ARe!!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Free Read: the final chapter
The final chapter of The Dark Embrace is up as a free read on Red Lipstick Journals... check it out!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Its Release Day!! Book Two in my angel/demon war saga, Gothic City Lights: Helena is out... book one was the story of Lilith, a half-succubus, who falls in love with Gabriel, leader of an angel hit team... Book two features Helena, a member of Gabriel's squad, who must disguise herself as a stripper to infiltrate the underground club where Demon's often lurk... hunting the same demon, her mission collides with the savage, walking scar tissue, Antonio, the human demon hunter... check it out now!!!


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I figured it would be nice to do a quick home tour this year at the beginning of the year to be able to compare what's changed throughout!
I know, I'm so smart.
But seriously.
Some of the pictures are not great... but I swear I took the time to take good ones, they just were still not GREAT in the end.
:: The Entry ::
:: The Living Room ::
:: The Kitchen ::
So there's part one. This is the basic areas of our downstairs. We don't have a ton of space. The only other spaces downstairs are a half bath and pantry which will be another tour day!
Hope you enjoyed! I can't wait to see the changes that 2015 will bring to these spaces... even though I think they are getting pretty close to done!


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Chateau Olivier Rouge 2016
96 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"This estate is showing a further impressive leap in quality in this vintage. It is solid, dense with great concentrated blackberry fruits and superb acidity. Expect this wine to last many decades."
94 Points - Decanter
"This is generous, well judged and jam-packed with the luscious black fruits that 2016 specialises in. Beautifully juicy, the aromatics are very clean, with a deeply spicy side to the cassis and blackberry. Well worked tannins, very classic Pessac. Excellent."
93 Points - Wine Spectator
"Lively, with lightly mulled plum and cherry notes, backed by licorice root and roasted apple wood details. Fleshy, but lively throughout. Just a touch extracted in feel through the finish."
93 Points - The Wine Advocate
"They 2016 Chateau Olivier has a well-defined bouquet with blackberry, black olive and a touch of undergrowth, quite nuanced at first but unfurling with confidence within a couple minutes of aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannin, a pleasant salinity and fine structure, a touch of edginess here and a dash of spice towards that finish, which maybe just cuts away a little sooner than expected. That said, up until then, everything bodes well for a strong follow up to the 2015 Chateau Olivier."
92 Points - James Suckling
"Tight and chewy young red with plum and berry character plus hints of tobacco. Medium body and a solid core of fruit and tannins."
91 Points - Vinous/Antonio Galloni
"The 2016 Olivier is plump, juicy and delicious. Succulent black cherry, licorice, tobacco, smoke and new leather are all nicely pushed forward. The 2016 is not super-complex, but it offers lovely depth and creaminess in a soft, open-knit style that should drink well early."


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Douthat: Ron Paul, Iowa Contender
Now that Ron Paul is within 1 percentage point of frontrunner Newt Gingrich in the Iowa polls, it's not crazy to imagine a real showdown happening. New York Times columnist Ross Douthat sets the stage with a pair of evocative characterizations: "Paul is all bone and sinew and nervous energy—an Ichabod Crane or a Jack Sprat, hunched and herky-jerky in too-large suits. Gingrich is broad and self-assured and faintly decadent, with a Cheshire Cat's face and a body that looks like it's ready for its toga." Paul has certain advantages in Iowa's unusual caucus structure, and a victory would deliver the GOP nomination "gift-wrapped to Mitt Romney."


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How often is it that you had to deal with mathematics in biology. I have often heard from many of my students and some friends, they could never understand usage of statistics. The concept of P value has been so powerful, that journals reject the paper with data that doesn't fall into the good side of P value. There is an excellent article in nature on how we are overusing the P value (Link). I thought it would be a good idea to place a short idea of how it works. I will try to keep it as simple as possible.
One of the major problems in biology is currently the biostatistics. Biostatistics, is a branch of life science, involved in finding the probabilities of a particular event. You could ask what this deal about probability is. Why can't we be absolutely sure? I have previously talked about probability in science (Link), and you should read it if you haven't to catch the idea in the following paragraphs.
Consider, you want to estimate the number of cars in your community. You have a background information that there are about 500 families in that community. Since it is not possible for you to go and check every house you decide on a simple way. You will check into about 50 families and the results will be extrapolated (Not a bad idea at all). Let's call these 50 families as sample population. So you start and find that every family has absolutely one car per family. No more, no less. You can comfortably decide that there are 500 cars in the community, since everybody has one. (Of course there is a chance that the 50 families you chose are outliers. Everybody else has 2 cars. But for the moment assume there is no deviation). Let's call this as variability. In an ideal case where there is no variation, even if you check a single family that had be sufficient to quantify the entire community. Now assume that of the 50 families you surveyed, 45 people were having one car, and 3 families had 2 cars and 2 families had no car. That means total car for 50 families is 45+6+0=51 cars. Now predicting the total number of cars for 500 families with full confidence is slightly difficult. The 3 families with 2 cars may be the only ones in the entire community to have 2 cars, or it is possible that in every 50 set families same variation exists. It is also possible that in all other 450 families everybody has 4 cars. The variation that has crept in has reduced the confidence on absolute count.
Here is where the statistics comes in. First issue is to avoid a biased sampling. You don't pick up sample families just like that. To ensure that you capture the variation in community, you randomly select the families. Random pick up ensures that there is a good probability that all kinds of family is picked up. Now, using a mathematical trick you could predict that every other 50 family cluster that you will pick will be almost the same. So even with variation you could still be close to complete confidence the total number of cars by sampling 50 families. But you could still not make an absolute count with total confidence. We will not delve into the mathematics of it. The summary is that you make a probability of chances that your count is close to the actual absolute value.
Now there are a couple of questions here. First, why sample? Why not just go to all the families and compute the number of cars. Second, how do you know randomly picking 50 samples will get in all those types that are varying?
Picking 500 families car and estimating the total is an over-simplified example. Even in this case, imagine yourself going to every family and counting number of cars. The time involved in the whole process is much more, sometimes the family isn't there for you to find out, some may lie to you etc. There will be some families who don't want see your face. In experiments there are similar problems. You cannot test every person that exists for a particular parameter.
The answer for second question is a bit more mathematical. To understand this play this simple game. Make 100 blank cards which is not identifiable by any other means when turned down. Label 90 cards with letter "A", 5 cards with letter "B" and remaining 5 cards with letter "C". Ask a person to shuffle it up and lay them neatly on the table without any pattern. I'm bringing in the randomness here. Now you pick up randomly 20 cards from it. The chances are most of the time you will pick up 18 A cards, 1 B card and 1 C card. I said chances. Needn't be every time. This is probability. The different cards are variation. Suppose you also had a D and E card you will have to pick more cards to see these cards. There is a mathematical way of predicting this. How many cards you should draw from the set to be able to see all the different cards. To boil it down to a single sentence, the more types you have the more cards you have to draw. Same applies for the scientific process.
|Fig 1: P- value. Source
As you might have already noted, this is a number game. I may be seriously lucky sometimes and get the exact number, or horribly unlucky at times. How would I know? This is where the statistical golden term comes in- the "P- value". In layman's terms P value is an estimate of the probability that you are right or wrong. The calculation takes into accountability the variation and the possible deviations, the sample size and how much of it is predictive etc into a single mathematical equation. What most scientists have not been taught is that P-value is a slippery slope of mathematics. It is an estimate of possibility. The P-value is designed to give you an estimate on do you need to give a second look at the data or not.
Motulsky HJ (2015). Common misconceptions about data analysis and statistics. Pharmacology research & perspectives, 3 (1) PMID: 25692012
Nuzzo, R. (2014). Scientific method: Statistical errors Nature, 506 (7487), 150-152 DOI: 10.1038/506150a


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What an amazing day! Totally organized and well planned! The music lineup was great and there were so many different food vendors! The crowd was awesome and supportive of our local talent. The day was beautiful and the cause was a great one! Nice job!! I can't wait until the next one.
— Lynne Toups
We had an absolutely amazing time! I took my daughter as an early birthday present to see Mackenzie Bourg. She even got to show him her shirt (she made it) & chat for a minute!!! It made her night!!! Food was amazing, music lineup was amazing, and we love our new Acadia Music Festival t-shirts!!!
— Morgan Bartsch
It was wonderful. Good music and good food. We had a great time. The best, it is for a great cause!!!
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September 9, 2008
For most bands, releasing their first album comes with a lot of anxiety and uncertainty. For Atlanta's THE STATUS, there's a dose of that, but from the sound of their Doghouse Records debut SO THIS IS PROGRESS (release date: October 7, 2008), the unmistakable sound of confidence flows freely. While a tiny fraction of their strength may lie in who they know (Adam Lazzarra of Taking Back Sunday and Anthony Raneri of Bayside lend their backing vocals to two songs), 99% of their determination lies in their tightly-wound, hyper-melodic pop rock that has already spawned a radio hit in their single "Perfect Day" on Atlanta's influential station 99x. "That song set the tone for what we wanted to do as a band," says vocalist/guitarist Ben Grant. "It's about taking that chance on love, or just life in general because the risk is worth more than the not knowing."
Packed with soaring melodic hooks and epic guitar chords coupled with a powerful rhythm section, So This Is Progress is an album that speaks of searching and yearning, but musically, The Status already have their sound firmly in hand. "The album title was something we all felt very strongly about, and feel has a universal message," Ben continues. "It's the idea that everyday forward, whether it's good or bad, is still progress. The idea is to keeping moving."
>From the dynamic call to arms "Can You Hear Me" to the propulsive "Why Are You So Sad" to the infectiously anthemic "Perfect Day", So This Is Progress draws you in and keeps you there. Though the music and themes are universal, it seems that Ben may not have even realized that he wasn't only writing lyrics for everyone – some of those lyrics were subconsciously targetted at himself. "As cliche as it may seem, there's something still magical to me about the lyrics to 'Perfect Day'," he smirks. "Ironically, I should have taken my own advice and had the guts to say hello. Four years later, I met the girl that inspired the song and found out that that was what she wanted me to do all along."
As a special treat for fans, The Status have begun streaming each of the twelve tracks on theband's MySpace page myspace.com/thestatus in anticipation of the album's release.
The schedule for release is:
NOW: "So This Is Progress"
9/11: "Why Are You So Sad"
9/15: "The Wake of What's Been Done"
9/18: "If There's Love"
9/22: "Waiting"
9/25: "Sinking"
9/29: "This Is Not Goodbye"
10/2: "Can You Hear Me"
10/6: "America"
Formed in the Fall of 2003 when Ben started writing songs with guitarist/vocalist Andy Thompson, The Status took formal shape when drummer Mike Felker and Ben's brother Danny joined the band, releasing their independently released debut EP in December 2006. Cutting their teeth on tours with Bedlight for Blue Eyes, Sound the Alarm, and Tokyo Rose, they hit their groove when they met Anthony of Bayside who took them under their wing and decided to manage them. "Getting to know Anthony and the Bayside guys have been amazing," he explains. "Anthony is one of the hardest working guys I've ever met, so it's amazing to have him pushing me constantly as a songwriter and person."
With a new album and a full-on Fall tour ahead of them, Ben and his bandmates know that they still have a battle ahead, and they're ready for the challenge. "We're extremely thankful to be where we're at, but we are at the bottom of the next level," he explains. "Instead of being worn out or discouraged by that, we take the challenge head on and have nothing but the highest hopes."
So This Is Progress was produced by Kenny Goia and George Fullan (Bayside, Mandy Moore, Taking Back Sunday) and will be released on Doghouse Records on October 7, 2008. The Status will be supporting Bayside along with The Matches and Valencia on the Involuntary Movement Tour this Fall.
The Status Tour dates with Bayside
* denotes dates without Valencia
7th Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom
8th Detroit, MI – St Andrews Hall
9th Chicago, IL – The Metro
10th Minneapolis, MN – Triple Rock Social Club
11th Lawrence, KS – Granada Theater
12th St Louis, MO – Pops *
14th Denver, CO – Cervantes
15th Salt Lake City, UT – Avalon Theater
17th Seattle, WA – El Corazon
18th Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
19th San Francisco, CA – Slims
20th San Francisco, CA – Bottom of the Hill
22nd Pomona, CA – Glasshouse
23rd Los Angeles, CA – The Troubadour
24th Las Vegas, NV – Jillians
25th San Diego, CA – House of Blues
26th Phoenix, AZ – Brickhouse
28th Tulsa, OK – Marquee *
29th Dallas, TX – The Palladium
30th San Antonio, TX – White Rabbit
31st Houston, TX – Java Jazz
1st New Orleans, LA – House of blues
3rd St Petersburgh, FL – State Theater
4th Ft Lauderdale, FL – Revolution
5th Orlando, FL – House of Blues
6th Atlanta, GA – The Loft
7th Greensboro, NC – Greene Street Club
8th Norfolk, VA – The Norva
9th Baltimore, MD – Recher Theater *
11th Buffalo, NY – Club Infinity
12th Foxborough, MA – Showcase Live
13th Hartford, CT – Webster Theater
14th New York City, NY – Irving Plaza
15th Philadelphia, PA – The Trocadero *
16th Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony


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Tournament Rules
* Participation is open to all anglers 18 years old or above. Anglers younger than 18 years old may participate upon submitting a release form with parent or guardian signature.
* Georgia Kayak Fishing (GKF) must receive a completed ACA waiver and entry fee from each contestant prior to the event. Failure to do so will result in disqualification or ban participation.
* All participants must have a valid Georgia Fishing License and adhere to all Georgia DNR rules and regulations.
* Participants will be able to register online at georgiakayakfishing.com. An announcement will be made when registration for each event is open. Additionally participants may register at the event the morning of.
* The entry fee is $35 per tournament, $30 for GKF Supporting, Benefactor, and Lifetime Members. For GKF Bass Trail events, there will be a optional $5 Big Bass pot.
* Captain's Briefings will be in the morning, immediately before each tournament. Tmes will be set individually for each event and will be listed in the event information postng. Attendance at the Captain's Briefing is mandatory. These briefings will serve the purpose of signing insurance forms, issuing tournament IDs and rules review.
* All vessels must be human-powered. Acceptable watercraft include kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards only.
* The use of a boat or motorized water vehicle to transport your boat on the water is prohibited. (ie. no "mothershipping").
* All craft must be self-propelled – no engines are allowed. Accomodations will me made for anglers with special needs, with the prior approval of the Tournament Director.
* Only one angler per kayak is allowed. Tandem fishing may be allowed with prior approval from the Tournament Director.
* If you have a questionable watercraft, please contact the Tournament Director for clearance.
* All participants will launch from the same location unless otherwise noted in the tournament information. In the event of multiple launch locations, GKF Board Members will be each launch location to safeguard kayaks during the Captain's Briefing and to ensure all participants launch at the designated time.
* All participants will return to the same location for weigh-in.
* All participants will launch and return at the same designated time.
* NO fish will be kept in ice chests, baskets, stringers, etc.
* All fish will be photographed and immediately released unharmed.
* Each fish may only be submitted once.
* Failure to comply with these rules will result in the angler being disqualified.
* All Black Bass species are eligible (Largemouth, Spot, Shoal, Smallmouth, Redeye)
* All fish will be caught, photographed, and released
* All fish must be caught with rod and reel.
* Only artificial lures may be used. Live bait (or formerly "live" bait) is prohibited.
* All fish must be caught from a kayak or canoe. No wade fishing or shore fishing is permitted.
* Safety is of utmost importance and must be observed by all participants.
* Each participant is required to comply with US Coast Guard regulations including approved PFD. All USCG and GA DNR regulations are in effect at all times.
* PFDs are required to be worn at all times. Failure to comply will result in immediate disqualification.
* All participants are required to follow the highest standards of sportsmanship, courtesy and conservation.
* During competition, participants shall not obtain assistance including but not limited to the following: from a non-participant's boat, the placing of markers by a non-participant, being towed, hauled, provided with electronic data or voice communication from non-participants.
* The possession/use of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs is prohibited. Any possession/use of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs, participation in criminal activity, or other conduct reflecting unfavorably upon our efforts to promote safety, sportsmanship, fair competition, and/or compliance with tournament rules, are grounds for immediate disqualification and return of any prizes awarded.
* Digital Photography will be the only accepted method for recording fish. Acceptable methods of photography include smart phones and digital cameras. If you choose to use a digital camera, you are responsible for providing the necessary download cable for photo verification.
* All anglers must use their own smart phone or digital camera to record their catches. The sharing of a smart phone or digital camera is prohibited.
* The designated weigh-in time will be in the tournament announcement and will also be specified in the Captain's Briefing. Anglers arriving late to weigh in will have 1" deducted from their total for every five minutes they are late. Anglers 15 minutes or more late will be disqualified.
* When anglers arrive at the weigh in, they will complete and sign a scorecard listing their identifier number and record the fish they are submitting. Scorecards will then be submitted to the Tournament Director for rccording and verification.
* Each angler will be given a unique identifier for the event. Your identifier must be visible in each photo submitted.
* The minimum length for submission is 10". The tail may be pinched or natural.
* The only accepted measuring device will be the Hawg Trough. Markings on the Hawg Trough must be clearly marked to the 1/4".
* All fish must be measured facing left, with the dorsal fin up. The mouth must be touching the end of the measuring device and must be closed. Fish submmited with an open mouth will receive a 1" deduction.
* Stringers, fish grips, etc. may NOT be used while photographing your catch. Anglers may NOT restrain the fish by placing their hands under the gill plate. The fish may NOT be held on the board by any method other than the angler's hand (ie. no rubber bands, etc.) Any photos submitted that do not follow these rules will be disqualified.
* Fish will be measured to the nearest 1/4", rounding down.
* The entire fish must be visible in the photo. In the event that the entire fish is not pictured, the last measurement visible will be used to determine length.
* Fish of the same length must have some visible difference to be accepted.
* The lengths of the three longest fish will be the anglers score. In the event of a tie, anglers will be scored based on the time order in which their scorecards were submitted, with the earliest submission scored first.
* The Tournament Director will have final authority to review all submissions and certify winners.
* A waiver, release of liability, and covenant not to sue must be signed by all contestants before competing in any tournament. It is required that all contestants take responsibility for themselves while participating in event activities. These will be presented at each event's Captain's Briefing.
* Rules may change or be edited at the discretion of the Tournament Director at any time up to the tournament date. Final rules will be discussed and clarified at the Captain's Briefing.
* Decisions of the Tournament Director are final in all matters and are not subject to appeal.
* Scoring photos shall remain the sole property of GKF to be used at their discretion. Participants agree to grant GKF and their sponsors the unrestricted right to use their name, voice, photographic likenesses and biographical information in connection with GKF tournaments, productions, promotions, articles, news releases and any/or other means determined by GKF, and shall not be entitled to receive any compensation of any form in connection of said use.
* Tournament rule interpretation is exclusively assigned to the Tournament Director and his decision in said matters is final and not subject to appeal.
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New York Times: "For many years, research on the relationship between spending and student learning has been surprisingly inconclusive. Many other factors, including student poverty, parental education and the way schools are organized, contribute to educational results… Opponents of increased school funding have seized on that ambiguity to argue that, for schools, money doesn't matter — and, therefore, more money isn't needed."
"But new, first-of-its-kind research suggests that conclusion is mistaken. Money really does matter in education, which could provide fresh momentum for more lawsuits and judgments like the Connecticut decision."
"The study, published by the National Bureau of Economic Research in July, was conducted by the economists Julien Lafortune and Jesse Rothstein of the University of California at Berkeley and Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach of Northwestern."
"They found a consistent pattern: In the long run, over comparable time frames, states that send additional money to their lowest-income school districts see more academic improvement in those districts than states that don't. The size of the effect was significant. The changes bought at least twice as much achievement per dollar as a well-known experiment that decreased class sizes in the early grades."


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*NEW COLLECTION* I'm a Pretty Circler (2018)
The following is a partial list of earlier publications of my work, either within journals/anthologies, or in solo publications. The list includes online and offline publications.
Moving Gallery Notes, John Hansard Gallery, 2018
Anything Anymore Anywhere, winter 2011
Soanyway Magazine, Interlingual issue.
Becky Campbell, Short-lived settlements exhibition catalogue, Athens. (image here)
Perplex, publication of writings made during Annuale festival, 2011
I AM NOT A POET assemblage (Very Small Kitchen) (the full publication is online here)
Cimitero 2012 (incl. The Detour Library, artists' book version)
This Is Not The Place 2013 with Leiza McLeod (some images of me reading from the artists' book version of the book (replete with ribbons of text) in the tagged posts)
Kakania (2015), Austrian Cultural forum
Modern Edinburgh Film School's Queer Information (2014)
HOAX 5 (2015). Print publication, also downloadable here
Roads Read (2015) with Leiza McLeod. Limited edition poem/score. Audio online here.
Gutter #15 (2016)
The Burning Sand (2016), volume 5. My poem sequence, Four Plaints to his Love is in this beautiful publication.
The Other Room Anthology #9 (2017)
Umbrellas of Edinburgh (2016), Anthology of poems about Edinburgh published by Freight. Includes 2 of mine: 'Rock Lover Leaving Ritual' and 'a wish to lodge'
MARQUE (2017), limited edition pamphlet from Sam Riviere's if a leaf falls press
Scotland Anthology (2017), Free Poetry
Front Horse #2 (2017)
Adjacent Pineapple #3 (2018)


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Security concern regarding Android custom ROMs
There's a plethora of ICS ROMs floating on the Internet. Since the migration to ICS has been so slow, many people are downloading these customs ROMs from dodgy places. It has been a long wait for me and still I am waiting for my Vodafone operator to release ICS for my Samsung Galaxy S2 phone. My question are:
- is there any way I can download the ICS ROM from a official site for my device?
- in case I download flash a custom ROM on my device, is there any way to verify the integrity of the custom ROM?
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Really, the only answer is - such is the price/responsibility that comes with the freedom Android offers. If you want to go with a custom ROM then it's up to you to satisfy yourself that the source it is coming from is secure and reliable.
I can't answer in more detail than that because personally, I'm happy to wait for the official ICS for my device through 'normal' channels. Therefore, I haven't got around to investigating where to find the above mentioned reliable and secure sources.


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Sometimes all you need to do to get that creative photograph you want is change up your vantage point. As you are shooting during your holiday vacation, think about how you can change up your vantage point and make your photographs more interesting!
When shooting, look around you and see if there is a high vantage point you can find to shoot down on your subject. This could be a stairway, a balcony, a window or even a step ladder will do the trick. Another trick is to get down low. Get down on the ground or set your camera on the ground and shoot up. This unique vantage point will make your images more dynamic and interesting. You might also try framing your subject with surrounding elements, trees, architectural details etc. As you are more aware of your surroundings as you are shooting, your photographs will naturally improve.


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STAGE TUBE: Penn & Teller Go Behind the Scenes at 'New(kd) Las Vegas' Haunted House for Halloween Horror Nights 22
Before Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 22 officially opens on Sept. 21, check out a behind-the-scenes look at the all-new, 3D haunted house, "Penn & Teller's New(kd) Las Vegas", in the video below!
Penn & Teller personally give viewers a first look at their dark, dilapidated and radioactive version of "Sin City." Conceptualized by the bad boys of magic themselves, the house features the best of Vegas – showgirls, slot machines, the little white wedding chapel, an all-you-can-eat buffet, and more – all glowing with a toxic green hue.
This haunted house is one of the terrifying experiences guests can enjoy at Halloween Horror Nights 22, which was just named the nation's best Halloween event for the fifth consecutive year. This year, guests will not be able to escape the horror that awaits them.
Prepare to experience the lights and allure of Las Vegas…with a toxic twist.


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Malaysia Flight 370 Purposely Avoided Detection — Shocking New Information
A Malaysian government source has revealed that Malaysia Airlines flight 370 flew around Indonesian airspace after it dropped off Malaysian military radar in route to disappearing completely.
New developments in the missing Malaysia Airlines case have surfaced, as a source now says that the plane may have been intentionally taken along a route designed to avoid radar detection, reports CNN.
Malaysia Flight 370: Plane Purposefully Avoided Detection
The source told CNN correspondents that outside of the recent findings of a signal that matches the "ping" used in the "black box" recorders — other new information suggests that the flight path of the aircraft changed drastically.
This theory was explored earlier in the investigation to find the missing plane and it appears as though it's being revisited.
"What's also interesting about this route … is it appears it goes to the designated waypoints that we (pilots) use (and air traffic control uses to give directions)," said CNN aviation analyst Miles O'Brien. "This particular route that is laid out happens to coincide with some of these named intersections. So what it shows is an experienced pilot somewhere in the mix on this."
The conclusion comes from an expert analysis of satellite, radar and other available data. Investigators have now used that data to better map and understand the flight path of the aircraft, a senior Malaysian government source told CNN.
After reviewing radar track data from surrounding countries, officials have suggested that the plane, carrying 239 passengers, curved north of Indonesia before turning south toward the southern Indian Ocean.
The aircraft's path ultimately took it around Indonesian airspace.
Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight New Information — Did Plane Avoid Detection?
These latest developments cast a mysterious shadow over an already dark and confusing case, and they also push investigators to increase their efforts to find the "black box" — the one thing what could hold all the answers to the last moments of the flight.
On April 4 and April 5, Chinese patrol ship Haixun 01 picked up two signals that authorities say could be connected to the missing recorders. The 37.5 kHz signals were only 2 kilometers (1.25 miles) apart, authorities said.
What do you think HollywoodLifers, was there foul play involved in the plane's disappearance, and did the aircraft purposefully avoid detection? Let us know what's on your minds.
— Bryant Perkins


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Clearwater, Florida
Ballpark: Bright House Field
Team: Philadelphia Phillies
With more than three miles of sugary sand beaches and topaz waters, Clearwater sits on the Gulf of Mexico --a gateway to some spectacularly good fishing and recreational activities. Home to Hulk Hogan and the Church of Scientology headquarters, Clearwater has shed its old identity of being a sleepy beach town. Since the massive Flag Building was built in 2004, which covers a full city block, Scientologists have made Clearwater their international command center and maintain an uneasy relationship with non-believers.
But the Philadelphia Phillies, having resided in Clearwater since 1955 (the second longest running team association in spring training baseball), might rival the Scientologists for devotion. Bright House Field, one of
the newest ballparks in the Grapefruit League, features a tiki-hut pavilion that seats 75 fans. On Feb. 27, fans will pile in to watch the Phillies face the New York Yankees and hope to catch a glimpse of one of the team's four pitching juggernauts, Roy Halladay, Cole Hamels, Cliff Lee and Roy Oswalt.
Go the Distance
Fly in to the St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport, which serves a select number of small cities, or Tampa International Airport, which is only 17 miles away. Looking to spend the day as a beachcomber? Hop on the Suncoast Beach Trolley, which begins its route nearby Pier 60 and ends in St. Petersburg, making stops by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and the sea turtle nests at Sand Key State Park, a 95-acre park and beach that overlooks Clearwater Pass.
Home Plate
If you get separation anxiety from Bright House Field, La Quinta Inn Clearwater Central is so close you can practically read the state-of-the-art scoreboard from your room. If you aren't much of a landlubber or a frugal traveler, Sandpearl Resort, the brand new world-class hotel in Clearwater, sits on the beachfront and offers a stay so luxurious Cliff Lee might request an addendum to his new contract. If you are looking for a beach-centric baseball experience, there are scores of resorts and boutique inns and condos located around the Clearwater beach barrier, only 10 miles away from the Phillies' spring training home.
Grub Hub
Casual beach fare is what this coastal oasis does well, and fresh seafood is a must-order item on the menu while you are in town. The Palm Pavilion is a Clearwater institution with an open-air bar popular with the locals, Phillies players and execs. Specials include a waggish "Free Sunset with Dinner," and daily happy hour, and the restaurant prides itself on putting out predictable, but quality food dishes such as fried clams, grouper sandwiches and more adventurous offerings like gator nibbles.
For early-morning reinforcements, head over to Lenny's for a gut-busting breakfast before a lazy day of baseball. Lenny's manager Kevin Schauer, a Phillies "GM" in his own right, can recite the daily breakfast orders of the team's regulars, including manager Charlie Manuel (turkey sausage and oatmeal). Waiters are decked out in the team colors, and the menu includes "Phan" staples such as scrapple and cheesesteaks.
For a Hooters-esque experience, check out The Tilted Kit Pub and Eatery -- a popular chain of sports bars with Celtic-themed pub food a hop, skip and a jump away from Bright House Field.
Out of Sight
Fish off Pier 60, or book a deep sea fishing charter to hook some of the area's native gilled residents, which include grouper, king fish, sailfish, snook and tarpon, among 300 species.
Absolute Florida Flats Fishing and Tarpon Fishing Charters, manned by Captain Rich Knox, who has more than 20 years of experience as one of the area's best local guides, offers private charters and instruction for novices to experienced anglers. With minimums at upwards of $600 for a half-day, private charters can be pricey. For a cheaper alternative, Queen Fleet Fishing Boats charges $50 a head for adults and $30 for children 12-and-under to fish on large party boats that can hold up to 80 people.
Sweet Spot
Sunsets at Pier 60 is a nightly "dock" festival located on the promenade portion of Clearwater Beach's famous fishing pier, featuring artists, craftsmen and performers with free weekend musical entertainment. Watch a film screening against the stunning backdrop of the Gulf Coast sunset on Fridays or Saturdays, or stroll to local gem The Bait House near the pier for some house-made crunchy kettle chips and a cold beer.
-- Spring Training Travel Guide: Scottsdale


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Porn kills long term relationships which in turn lowers the birth rate which in turn causes economic collapse because there are too many old people.
Japanese Unwillingness to Have Sex Paves Way for Economic Collapse
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Still a better dating scene than America.
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Re: Japanese women not so much into sex anymore?
I saw references to biking. I read in a newspaper about a Japanese study that found that men in the 50's and 60's, I think, who rode motorcycles were much more likely to have problems with incontinence and impotency.
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All the porn you watch does not stop women from having babies.
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Women going to school and working (i.e. Feminism)
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