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In a series of articles last week, the writer Megan McArdle asserted that Republicans have about a 75 percent chance of winning the White House in 2016. "Mostly, the White House flips back and forth like a metronome," she wrote. "Voters just get tired after eight years."
As other commentators, like Henry Farrell, have pointed out, one can find almost any pattern in presidential results if one looks hard enough. By manipulating the definition of incumbency, the time frame that one examines or the measure of success (e.g., the popular vote or the Electoral College), or by selectively excluding "outliers" or exceptional cases, the potential for cherry-picking and overfitting is high. (In layman's terms, an overfit statistical model is one that is engineered to match idiosyncratic circumstances in past data, but which is not an accurate picture and makes poor predictions as a result.)
But let's evaluate a relatively simple version of Ms. McArdle's claim. What has happened, historically, after the same party has controlled the White House for exactly eight consecutive years? Read more…
For decades, both sides in the abortion debate have tried to say that public opinion was already on their side and only becoming more so.
Advocates for abortion rights have pointed to polls showing that a majority of Americans support Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision establishing a constitutional right to abortion. Abortion opponents have cited polls showing that a majority considers life to begin at conception – and opposes abortion access in many cases.
As with so many other areas this blog covers, abortion is one in which selective readings of the polls can seem to prove opposite conclusions. After writing about abortion and public opinion in Sunday's Times – arguing that the issue does not benefit Democrats as much as other high-profile subjects, like immigration, guns, taxes and same-sex marriage – I wanted to dig more deeply into the polls and their trend lines. For all the assertions that advocates make about public opinion, I think that a few consistent messages emerge. Read more…
In The Times's Sunday Book Review, FiveThirtyEight's Nate Silver reviewed "The Boy Who Loved Math" by Deborah Heiligman and "On a Beam of Light" by Jennifer Berne, two children's books about youth and mathematics. "Together," he wrote, "the books constitute something of an It Gets Better Project for mathematically precocious children, offering the same sort of affirmation that is now being given to gay and lesbian adolescents."
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This weekend's announcement by the former governor of Montana, Brian Schweitzer, that he would not seek that state's Democratic nomination for Senate represents the latest in a series of favorable developments for Republicans as they seek control of the chamber.
The G.O.P.'s task will not be easy: the party holds 46 seats in the Senate, and the number will very probably be cut to 45 after a special election in New Jersey later this year. That means that they would need to win a net of six contests from Democrats in order to control 51 seats and overcome Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s tiebreaking vote. Two years ago at this time, Republicans faced what seemed to be a promising environment and could have won the Senate by gaining a net of three seats from Democrats and winning the presidency. Instead, Mitt Romney lost to President Obama, and the G.O.P. lost a net of two Senate seats.
But Montana along with West Virginia and South Dakota — two other red states where an incumbent Democrat has retired and where the Democrats have not identified a strong candidate to replace them – gives Republicans a running start. Republicans could then win three more seats from among red states like Louisiana and Arkansas, where vulnerable Democratic incumbents are on the ballot, or they could take aim at two purple states, Iowa and Michigan, where Democrats have retired. More opportunities could also come into play if the national environment becomes more favorable to Republicans (such as because of a further slide in Mr. Obama's approval ratings). Meanwhile, while Kentucky and Georgia are possibly vulnerable, Republicans have few seats of their own to defend; unlike in 2012, they can focus almost entirely on playing offense.
A race-by-race analysis of the Senate, in fact, suggests that Republicans might now be close to even-money to win control of the chamber after next year's elections. Read more…
A new Quinnipiac poll has found a significant shift in public opinion on the trade-off between civil liberties and national security. In the new survey, released on Wednesday, 45 percent of the public said they thought the government's antiterrorism policies have "gone too far in restricting the average person's civil liberties" — as compared with 40 percent who said they have "not gone far enough to adequately protect the country."
By comparison, in a January 2010 Quinnipiac poll that posed the same question, only 25 percent of the public said the government had gone too far in restricting civil liberties, while 63 percent said it hadn't gone far enough to protect the country.
Although the shift in opinion is apparent among virtually all demographic groups, it has been somewhat more pronounced among Republicans, who may be growing more skeptical about President Obama's national security policies. Whereas, in the 2010 survey, 17 percent of Republicans said the government had gone too far to restrict civil liberties while 72 percent said it had not gone far enough to protect the country, the numbers among G.O.P. voters were nearly even in the new poll, with 41 percent saying that antiterrorism programs had gone too far and 46 percent saying they haven't gone far enough.
We generally caution against reading too much into a single poll result. But there are several reasons to think that the shift detected by the Quinnipiac poll is meaningful. Read more…
Until recently, Senator Marco Rubio of Florida had occupied something of a sweet spot in Republican politics: a favorite of the Tea Party but also trusted by the establishment wing of the G.O.P.
Mr. Rubio's embrace of comprehensive immigration reform, however, appears to have upset that delicate balance, and his support has slipped among the Republican base. The mention of his name drew boos at an anti-immigration reform Tea Party rally on Capitol Hill in mid-June, and recent public opinion surveys, taken amid the debate on immigration legislation, found his favorability rating falling and his standing in 2016 Republican primary matchups eroding.
Only two surveys, one by ABC News and The Washington Post and one by Rasmussen Reports, have tested Mr. Rubio's popularity since the Senate reached the final stages of passing a comprehensive immigration reform bill. Both measured double-digit drops in his net favorability rating among Republicans.
Mr. Rubio is still very popular among Republicans, just not as popular as he once was, particularly in the days after the 2012 presidential election when he became a leading Republican voice and began being discussed as a top contender in the 2016 presidential race. Read more…
The Texas Legislature began a second special session on Monday to again take up a bill that would, among other provisions, ban abortions in Texas after 20 weeks of gestation. The bill failed in a previous special session after State Senator Wendy Davis stood for roughly 11 hours in a filibuster that brought national attention to the fight.
The Texas bill is still expected to become law, however. And Ms. Davis's filibuster came several days after Republicans in the United States House of Representatives succeeded in passing a similar ban (though that bill has virtually no chance of being taken up in the Senate). And since 2010, 12 other states with Republican-led Legislatures have passed bills that ban abortions after 20 weeks (many of those laws are being challenged in court as unconstitutional).
Discussions of women's reproductive health have proved politically problematic for Republicans in recent years, but public opinion shows that Republican legislators pushing 20-week bans may be on safer political footing.
While polls have consistently found that a majority of Americans support a right to an abortion in all or most circumstances, surveys also show that support for abortion narrows further into a pregnancy. Read more…
Alison Lundergan Grimes, the Kentucky secretary of state and a Democrat, announced on Monday that she will challenge Senator Mitch McConnell, a Republican, in 2014.
Mr. McConnell, the Senate minority leader, is likely to win re-election. Kentucky is a solidly Republican state, and President Obama received less than 40 percent of the vote there in 2012. Mr. McConnell has also amassed a huge war chest and hired Jesse Benton, who led Senator Rand Paul's upset win in Kentucky in 2010, to run his campaign.
However, he is unlikely to sail to victory. Ms. Grimes was elected to statewide office in 2011 with 60 percent of the vote. She has deep ties to Democratic politics, both in Kentucky and nationwide, as the daughter of the state's former Democratic Party chairman, Jerry Lundergan. Those connections and the high-profile nature of the race should make it relatively easy for her to raise money.
While there have not yet been any nonpartisan surveys testing a potential contest between Mr. McConnell and Ms. Grimes, the four partisan polls that have been conducted so far (three by the Democratic-leaning Public Policy Polling and one by the Republican-leaning Wenzel Strategies) have shown a relatively tight race, with Mr. McConnell leading by an average of 4.5 percentage points.
A SurveyUSA poll conducted in June for The Courier-Journal found that 34 percent of registered voters would vote against Mr. McConnell no matter who his opponent was, double the 17 percent who said they would vote for him regardless of his opponent.
Those numbers reflect the fact that Mr. McConnell is fairly unpopular in Kentucky. Read more…
The Supreme Court's rulings on a pair of landmark cases on Wednesday, which overturned the federal Defense of Marriage Act and effectively legalized same-sex marriage in California, are the latest in a recent series of legal and legislative victories for same-sex marriage advocates worldwide.
By Aug. 1, same-sex marriage will be legal in California, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Rhode Island and Washington — all states where it was not legal one year earlier.
There are about 59 million people living in these seven states, which means that the availability of same-sex marriage in the United States as a percentage of population will have more than doubled within the year. As of early last year, same-sex marriage was legal only in Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont and the District of Columbia, which have 35 million people among them.
The availability of same-sex marriage is increasing almost as rapidly on a global scale. Read more…


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- What happens after treatment for breast cancer?
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What happens after treatment for breast cancer?
For many women with breast cancer, treatment may remove or destroy the cancer. Completing treatment can be both stressful and exciting. You may be relieved to finish treatment, but find it hard not to worry about cancer coming back. (When cancer comes back after treatment, it is called recurrence.) This is a very common concern in people who have had cancer.
It may take a while before your fears lessen. But it may help to know that many cancer survivors have learned to live with this uncertainty and are leading full lives. Living with Uncertainty: The Fear of Cancer Recurrence gives more detailed information on this.
For other people, the cancer may never go away completely. These people may get regular treatments with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or other treatments to try to help keep the cancer in check. Learning to live with cancer that does not go away can be difficult and very stressful. It has its own type of uncertainty. When Cancer Doesn't Go Away has more about this.
Follow-up care
When treatment ends, your doctors will still want to watch you closely. It is very important to go to all of your follow-up appointments. During these visits, your doctors will ask questions about any problems you may have and may do exams and lab tests or x-rays and scans to look for signs of cancer or treatment side effects.
Almost any cancer treatment can have side effects. Some may last for a few weeks to months, but others can last the rest of your life. This is the time for you to talk to your cancer care team about any changes or problems you notice and any questions or concerns you have.
At first, your follow-up appointments will probably be scheduled for every 3 to 6 months. The longer you have been free of cancer, the less often the appointments are needed. After 5 years, they are typically done about once a year. If you had breast-conserving surgery, you will get a mammogram about 6 months after surgery and radiation are completed, and then at least every year. Women who had a mastectomy should continue to have yearly mammograms on the remaining breast.
If you are taking tamoxifen or toremifene, you should have pelvic exams every year because these drugs can increase your risk of uterine cancer. This risk is highest in women who have gone through menopause. Be sure to tell your doctor right away about any abnormal vaginal bleeding, such as vaginal bleeding or spotting after menopause, bleeding or spotting between periods, or a change in your periods. Although this is usually caused by a non-cancerous condition, it can also be the first sign of uterine cancer.
If you are taking an aromatase inhibitor for early stage breast cancer, your doctor will want to monitor your bone health and may consider testing your bone density.
Other tests such as blood tumor marker studies, blood tests of liver function, CTs, bone scans, and chest x-rays are not a standard part of follow-up because they don't help a woman treated with breast cancer live longer. But they will be done (as indicated) if you have symptoms or physical exam findings that suggest that the cancer has recurred. These and other tests may also be done as part of evaluating new treatments by clinical trials.
If symptoms, exams, or tests suggest a recurrence, imaging tests such as an x-ray, CT scan, PET scan, MRI scan, bone scan, and/or a biopsy may be done. Your doctor may also look for circulating tumor cells in the blood or measure levels of blood tumor markers such as CA-15-3, CA 27-29, or CEA. The blood levels of tumor markers go up in some women if their cancer has spread to bones or other organs such as the liver. They are not elevated in all women with recurrence, so they aren't always helpful. If they are elevated, your doctor might use them to monitor the results of therapy.
If cancer does recur, your treatment will depend on the location of the cancer and what treatments you've had before. It may mean surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or some combination of these. For more information on how recurrent cancer is treated, see "Treatment of invasive breast cancer, by stage." For more general information on dealing with a recurrence, see When Your Cancer Comes Back: Cancer Recurrence.
It is also important to keep health insurance. Tests and doctor visits cost a lot, and even though no one wants to think of their cancer coming back, this could happen.
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This park honors the community leader Frank Principe (1909-2004), who worked for the creation of this park in the 1930s and staunchly fought for its well being throughout the remainder of his life.
A native of Brooklyn's East New York, Mr. Principe attended Manual Training High School and graduated Cornell University's School of Civil Engineering in 1931. The young engineer sought to build housing in Maspeth Queens, and also recognized that the burgeoning neighborhood needed a park. Commissioner Robert Moses (1888-1981) supported turning a water pumping station here in to a park, but Principe needed to lobby the Board of Estimate and the Borough President as well. On June 1, 1940 this officially became Maurice Park, after James Maurice (1814-1884), a U.S. Congressman from Maspeth.
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The already complex negotiations linking the state's liquor business, hospital debt and more than $100 million in voter-approved bonds just got more complicated. Democrats in Augusta want to link the expansion of Medicaid for low-income Mainers to the final deal. But Republicans are balking, and the parties are now on a collision course, with both sides vowing not to give in. A.J. Higgins has more.
From the Democratic perspective, rolling the federally-funded expansion of Medicaid into a bill that repays Maine's hospitals for years of long-standing Medicaid debt only makes sense.
But not to House Republican Leader Ken Fredette of Newport, who says the majority party's new demand potentially jeopardizes a huge influx of revenue into the state's economy.
"Democrats are stopping us from being able to put $700 million out into the economy," Fredette says.
The Democratic proposal pivots on provisions of the federal Affordable Care Act that would extend health care coverage to tens of thousands of Mainers, paid by the feds at 100 percent for the first three years, ramping down to 90 percent beginning in 2020.
And a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation's Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured shows Maine could actually end up spending fewer state funds on Medicaid if it joins other states in taking part in the expansion.
Fredette says he and other Republicans want to have a discussion on Medicaid expansion, but they don't want to do it until Gov. Paul LePage has exhausted his options in negotiations with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
"I think what we're really looking at at this point in time is having the governor - the chief executive - negotiate the best deal possible," Fredette says. "He's asked, in terms of Medicaid expansion, for 10 years at 100 percent. Now, I don't believe that it's appropriate for the Legislature to try to go in now and undercut the work that he's trying to do. And so, while we may be looking at a short-term solution, I think the governor's looking at the long-term interest. And what we want to do is support the governor in terms of negotiating the best deal for Maine taxpayers."
But Democrats say it's time to do business. "We can't leave this offer on the table - it's a good deal for Maine and we should move forward with it," says Democratic House Speaker Mark Eves.
Eves says Republicans and Democrats already agree on most of the moving parts that comprise the deal that links repayment of nearly a half-billion dollars of Medicaid debt owed to Maine's hospitals with future revenues derived from a new, negotiated contract for managing state liquor sales. And they support LePage's plan to obtain a revenue bond to pay Maine's share of the hospital debt.
For his part, LePage has linked repaying the hospitals with the release of $105 million in voter-approved bonds for highway improvements and other infrastructure upgrades.
The Democrats reason that Medicaid costs are what's driving the deal in the first place, so why not include Medicaid expansion as a tool to control those costs going forward, as other states are? Justin Alfond is the Democratic president of the Maine Senate.
"There's over 20 states across this country that are accepting federal funds," Alfond says. "They are trying to get the best deal for their state. They're looking at the same numbers, and they're all making decisions that make sense economically for their state, morally for their state. And they realize that if they don't address health care costs in their states too, they'll be in the same position that we are."
One of the uncertainties about Medciaid expansion has been removed: Alfond said confirmation from U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius confirmed that Maine would not be penalized for previously coveraing low-income adults, and will receive full funding from the federal government for 10,500 Mainers in that category.
Alfond said the federal approval should help convince some Republicans who are wary of the costs associated with Medicaid expansion. "Today is a good day for the state of Maine because one of the biggest obstacles that the governor and the Republicans Party has had about accepting federal funds was this last piece of information," Alfond says.
But Republican Health and Human Services Committee member Rep. Richard Malaby, of Hancock, says he's still not ready to sign off on the federal approval, which also contains a request from the Center for Medicaid Services for an actuarial study of Medicaid costs.
Meanwhile, the Lepage administration says it is receiving mixed signals from Washington on whether an actuarial study is needed or not.


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On 16th January, at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), the most prestigious watch fair in the world, Jaeger-LeCoultre unveiled its 2012 collection to the international press and its authorised retailers. Simultaneously, Jaeger-LeCoultre presented it latest timepieces on its website.
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- This document provides a high-level 'how to' for implementing a new problem domain and new problem and algorithm instances for new and or existing problem domains in the Optimization Algorithm Toolkit (OAT) software package. Sufficient detail is provided such that the new domains, problems, and algorithms are compatible with the excising OAT framework, and existing Explorer and Experimenter graphical user interfaces (GUIs). This document is suitable for Java developers of moderate skill and assumes a prior selection and knowledge of a desired domain, problem, and or algorithm definitions. It is suggested that this document be read in conjunction with examining the OAT source tree to provide a fuller understanding of the examples provided. [Introduction]
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Cholinesterase Inhibitors for Alzheimer's Disease
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Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter (a brain chemical) that helps with memory and thinking. Alzheimer's disease breaks down acetylcholine. And people who have Alzheimer's disease make less of this chemical over time. These two things result in the gradual loss of memory and thinking skills.
Medicines called cholinesterase inhibitors help stop acetylcholine from breaking down. They can help brain cells work better. But they don't stop or reverse the destruction of brain cells and loss of acetylcholine that occur in Alzheimer's disease. They don't prevent the disease from getting worse, but they may slow it down.
These medicines don't make acetylcholine, though. So over time they may stop working.
Why It Is Used
Cholinesterase inhibitors may be used to treat some symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. They also may be used in other types of dementia, such as dementia with Lewy bodies and multi-infarct dementia.
Experts agree that reducing problems with memory loss may help people with Alzheimer's disease live better. In some cases, reducing these problems may help people live more independently for a longer period of time.
How Well It Works
Cholinesterase inhibitors may produce small improvements in memory and general ability to function. For example, the person may be able to remember friends' names better and be able to dress himself or herself with less difficulty.
The various cholinesterase inhibitors have similar effects on memory and cognitive function. So the decision about what medicine to use may be based on side effects, dosing schedules and ease of use, individual response to a particular medicine, or other factors.
Cholinesterase inhibitors do not work for everyone who has Alzheimer's disease, but they are helpful for some people. They may be a reasonable option for those who understand the risks and costs and feel the possible benefits are worth it. As the disease progresses, the medicine eventually may stop working.
Side Effects
All medicines have side effects. But many people don't feel the side effects, or they are able to deal with them. Ask your pharmacist about the side effects of each medicine you take. Side effects are also listed in the information that comes with your medicine.
Here are some important things to think about:
- Usually the benefits of the medicine are more important than any minor side effects.
- Side effects may go away after you take the medicine for a while.
- If side effects still bother you and you wonder if you should keep taking the medicine, call your doctor. He or she may be able to lower your dose or change your medicine. Do not suddenly quit taking your medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
Call 911 or other emergency services right away if you have:
- Trouble breathing.
- Swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor if you have:
- Hives.
Common side effects of this medicine include:
- Nausea.
- Diarrhea.
- Vomiting.
- Indigestion.
- Loss of appetite and weight loss.
See Drug Reference for a full list of side effects. (Drug Reference is not available in all systems.)
What To Think About
Rivastigmine (Exelon) can be given through a skin patch. Skin patches release medicine into the blood at a steady level and may reduce side effects. And when a person uses a skin patch, it's easier for caregivers to be sure the person is getting his or her medicine properly.
Taking medicine
Medicine is one of the many tools your doctor has to treat a health problem. Taking medicine as your doctor suggests will improve your health and may prevent future problems. If you don't take your medicines properly, you may be putting your health (and perhaps your life) at risk.
There are many reasons why people have trouble taking their medicine. But in most cases, there is something you can do. For suggestions on how to work around common problems, see the topic Taking Medicines as Prescribed.
Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.
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CF Industries Holdings Inc Stock Buy Recommendation Reiterated (CF)
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- CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC has improved earnings per share by 34.2% in the most recent quarter compared to the same quarter a year ago. The company has demonstrated a pattern of positive earnings per share growth over the past two years. We feel that this trend should continue. During the past fiscal year, CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC increased its bottom line by earning $22.05 versus $4.90 in the prior year. This year, the market expects an improvement in earnings ($27.50 versus $22.05).
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29 U.S. Code § 2911 - Native American programs
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(a) Purpose
(1) In general
The purpose of this section is to support employment and training activities for Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian individuals in order—
(2) Indian policy
(b) Definitions
As used in this section:
(1) Alaska Native
(2) Indian, Indian tribe, and tribal organization
(c) Program authorized
(1) In general
The Secretary shall, on a competitive basis, make grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Alaska Native entities, Indian-controlled organizations serving Indians, or Native Hawaiian organizations to carry out the authorized activities described in subsection (d) of this section.
(2) Exception
The competition for grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements conducted under paragraph (1) shall be conducted every 2 years, except that if a recipient of such a grant, contract, or agreement has performed satisfactorily, the Secretary may waive the requirements for such competition on receipt from the recipient of a satisfactory 2-year program plan for the succeeding 2-year period of the grant, contract, or agreement.
(d) Authorized activities
(1) In general
Funds made available under subsection (c) of this section shall be used to carry out the activities described in paragraph (2) that—
(2) Workforce investment activities and supplemental services
(A) In general
Funds made available under subsection (c) of this section shall be used for—
(B) Special rule
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, individuals who were eligible to participate in programs under section 1671 of this title (as such section was in effect on the day before August 7, 1998) shall be eligible to participate in an activity assisted under this section.
(e) Program plan
In order to receive a grant or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement under this section an entity described in subsection (c) of this section shall submit to the Secretary a program plan that describes a 2-year strategy for meeting the needs of Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian individuals, as appropriate, in the area served by such entity. Such plan shall—
(3) identify the education and employment needs of the population to be served and the manner in which the activities to be provided will strengthen the ability of the individuals served to obtain or retain unsubsidized employment;
(4) describe the activities to be provided and the manner in which such activities are to be integrated with other appropriate activities; and
(f) Consolidation of funds
(g) Nonduplicative and nonexclusive services
Nothing in this section shall be construed—
(1) to limit the eligibility of any entity described in subsection (c) of this section to participate in any activity offered by a State or local entity under this Act; or
(h) Administrative provisions
(1) Organizational unit established
The Secretary shall designate a single organizational unit within the Department of Labor that shall have primary responsibility for the administration of the activities authorized under this section.
(2) Regulations
The Secretary shall consult with the entities described in subsection (c) of this section in—
(A) establishing regulations to carry out this section, including performance measures for entities receiving assistance under such subsection, taking into account the economic circumstances of such entities; and
(3) Waivers
(A) In general
With respect to an entity described in subsection (c) of this section, the Secretary, notwithstanding any other provision of law, may, pursuant to a request submitted by such entity that meets the requirements established under subparagraph (B), waive any of the statutory or regulatory requirements of this chapter that are inconsistent with the specific needs of the entities described in such subsection, except that the Secretary may not waive requirements relating to wage and labor standards, worker rights, participation and protection of workers and participants, grievance procedures, and judicial review.
(B) Request and approval
An entity described in subsection (c) of this section that requests a waiver under subparagraph (A) shall submit a plan to the Secretary to improve the program of workforce investment activities carried out by the entity, which plan shall meet the requirements established by the Secretary and shall be generally consistent with the requirements of section 2939 (i)(4)(B) of this title.
(4) Advisory council
(A) In general
Using funds made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall establish a Native American Employment and Training Council to facilitate the consultation described in paragraph (2).
(B) Composition
The Council shall be composed of individuals, appointed by the Secretary, who are representatives of the entities described in subsection (c) of this section.
(C) Duties
The Council shall advise the Secretary on all aspects of the operation and administration of the programs assisted under this section, including the selection of the individual appointed as the head of the unit established under paragraph (1).
(D) Personnel matters
(ii) Travel expenses The members of the Council shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Council.
(5) Technical assistance
The Secretary, acting through the unit established under paragraph (1), is authorized to provide technical assistance to entities described in subsection (c) of this section that receive assistance under subsection (c) of this section to enable such entities to improve the activities authorized under this section that are provided by such entities.
(6) Agreement for certain federally recognized Indian tribes to transfer funds to the program
A federally recognized Indian tribe that administers funds provided under this section and funds provided by more than one State under other sections of this chapter may enter into an agreement with the Secretary and the Governors of the affected States to transfer the funds provided by the States to the program administered by the tribe under this section.
(i) Compliance with single audit requirements; related requirement
Grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements entered into under this section shall be subject to the requirements of chapter 75 of subtitle V of title 31 (enacted by the Single Audit Act of 1984) and charging of costs under this section shall be subject to appropriate circulars issued by the Office of Management and Budget.
(j) Assistance to American Samoans in Hawaii
(1) In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary is authorized to provide assistance to American Samoans who reside in Hawaii for the co-location of federally funded and State-funded workforce investment activities.
Source(Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 166,Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1021; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(f) [title VIII, § 401(7)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–337, 2681–411; Pub. L. 107–110, title VII, § 702(g),Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1947.)
References in Text
The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), is Pub. L. 93–638, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2203, as amended, which is classified principally to subchapter II (§ 450 et seq.) of chapter 14 of Title 25, Indians. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 450 of Title 25 and Tables.
Section 1671 of this title, referred to in subsec. (d)(2)(B), was repealed by Pub. L. 105–220, title I, § 199(b)(2),Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1059, effective July 1, 2000.
The Indian Employment, Training and Related Services Demonstration Act of 1992, referred to in subsec. (f), is Pub. L. 102–477, Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2302, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 36 (§ 3401 et seq.) of Title 25, Indians. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3401 of Title 25 and Tables.
This Act, referred to in subsec. (g)(1), is Pub. L. 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 936, as amended, known as the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9201 of Title 20, Education, and Tables.
This chapter, referred to in subsec. (h)(3)(A), (6), was in the original "this title" meaning title I of Pub. L. 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 939, as amended, which enacted this chapter, repealed sections 1501 to 1505, 1511 to 1583, 1592 to 1735, 1737 to 1791h, 1792 to 1792b, 2301 to 2314 of this title, section 211 of former Title 40, Appendix, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, sections 11421, 11441 to 11447, 11449, 11450, 11461 to 11466, 11471, and 11472 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and sections 42101 to 42106 of Title 49, Transportation, enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 1501, 2301, and 2940 of this title and section 11421 of Title 42, and repealed provisions set out as notes under sections 801 and 2301 of this title and section 1255a of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.
The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in subsec. (h)(4)(G), is Pub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770, as amended, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
The Single Audit Act of 1984, referred to in subsec. (i), is Pub. L. 98–502, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2327, which enacted chapter 75 (§ 7501 et seq.) of Title 31, Money and Finance, and provisions set out as notes under section 7501 of Title 31. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1984 Amendment note set out under section 7501 of Title 31 and Tables.
Prior Provisions
Provisions similar to this section were contained in sections 1671 and 1673 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–220.
2002—Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 107–110substituted "section 7517 of title 20" for "paragraphs (1) and (3), respectively, of section 7912 of title 20".
1998—Subsec. (h)(3)(A). Pub. L. 105–277substituted "subparagraph (B)" for "paragraph (2)".
Effective Date of 2002 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 107–110effective Jan. 8, 2002, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 ofPub. L. 107–110, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6301 of Title 20, Education.
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Wow. You were right; you have improved your style over the years. Very well done. That is one long strait, but by no means unrealistic.
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That fourth one is very nice but that third one kicks...lots of detail there.
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In interesting read. I found it interesting how Reginald Clark sapped the creative energies from his victims. While this tale is an unusual Vampire story, it does portend the many "Emotional Vampires" I have come across today!
Pretentious, off-putting, and utterly dull! There isn't a single character to like, the prose is full of self-importance, and nothing much actually happens. No fulfillment, no climax, no resolution, and absolutely zero reason to waste one's time with this offal. No wonder it's faded into obscurity! Even as a story which supposedly involves vampires, it's not even worthy of reading because of that.
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How U.S. Economic Warfare Provoked Japan's Attack on Pearl Harbor
Recorded: Saturday, October 27, 2012
Senior Fellow Robert Higgs speaks at The Arthur M. Krolman lecture, presented at the 2012 Mises Institute Supporters Summit: "The Truth About War: A Revisionist Approach". Recorded at Callaway Gardens, Georgia, on 27 October 2012.
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Recorded: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Originally aired on 12/1/09 on FoxNews.coms Freedom Watch. Robert Higgs, Senior Fellow at the Independent Institute, discusses increased scrutiny of the Federal Reserve and Chairman Ben Bernanke's nomination for reappointment with Judge Napolitano.
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Clinical Pharmacogenomics
Understanding how the genetic makeup of individual patients influences the response to pharmaceuticals is essential to the realization of more effective, personalized pharmacotherapy. However, the integration of drug, genotype and phenotype knowledge in medical information systems and its subsequent use in clinical decision making remains a key challenge. This task force is dedicated to developing a biomedical informatics infrastructure that leverages Semantic Web technologies to capture pharmacogenomic findings in such a way that they can be used to inform medical practitioners regarding approved drugs with pharmacogenomic labels. We suggest that such computational technologies are an essential part of personalized medicine, providing key information for translational medicine and clinical care.
This Task Force is lead by Michel Dumontier and Matthias Samwald.
This task force meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 11am EST. Be an active participant and join our next call:
- Capture use cases for pharmacogenomic clinical research and medicine
- Formalize the representation of pharmacogenomics-related information using Semantic Web technologies and ontologies
- Demonstrate the integration of (genomic) patient data with biomedical resources (SNPs, drugs, genes, trials, treatments, adverse events)
- Demonstrate a working interface to explore and query pharmacogenomic knowledge
- Demonstrate how such representations can be used for clinical decision support
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- Decision Support Rules
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- Selected Publications
- M Samwald, KP Adlassnig. "Pharmacogenomics in the pocket of every patient? A prototype based on Quick Response (QR) codes" JAMIA (to appear)
- M Samwald, A Coulet, I Huerga, RL Powers, JS Luciano, RR Freimuth, F Whipple, E Pichler, E Prud'hommeaux, M Dumontier, MS Marshall. Semantically enabling pharmacogenomic data for the realization of personalized medicine. Pharmacogenomics. 2012 Jan;13(2):201-12. pubmed
- M Samwald, H Stenzhorn, M Dumontier, MS Marshall, J Luciano, KP Adlassnig. Towards an interoperable information infrastructure providing decision support for genomic medicine. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2011;169:165-9. pubmed
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IRVING, Texas - After playing a key role securing East Carolina's 28-18 victory over UTEP Saturday, junior strong safety Chip Thompson was named Conference USA Defensive Player-of-the-Week according to an announcement Monday by league officials.
It is the initial weekly league award of Thompson's career and the third for a Pirate defender this season after inside linebacker Jeremy Grove and outside linebacker Montese Overton were cited for their play following the Appalachian State and Southern Miss contests, respectively.
Thompson tallied eight tackles, netted two fourth quarter interceptions and recorded another pass breakup to spark a Pirates' defensive unit that surrendered only 10 points. He halted a potential Miner scoring drive at the ECU 18-yard line by picking off a Nick Lamaison pass with 11:16 remaining before adding another pass theft at the UTEP 45-yard line and returning it 22 yards to set up a game-securing touchdown with 4:54 left. Of Thompson's eight tackles, four were solo stops. Additionally, his pair of interceptions were the first by a Pirate in the same game since Van Eskridge picked off Houston quarterback Case Keenum twice in the 2009 Conference USA Championship Game (Dec. 5) – a span of 31 games.
Joining Thompson as Conference USA honorees are offensive player-of-the-week Tommy Shuler, a sophomore wide receiver at Marshall, and special teams player-of-the-week Autrey Golden, UTEP's freshman kickoff returner.
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The American Museum of Natural History will unveil a display of 25 beautiful iridescent opals for public view on Thursday, February 26, in the Museums Harry Frank Guggenheim Hall of Minerals. Opal deposits are found around the globe, but about 85 percent of the worlds gem opals are mined in Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. These opals come from a range of locationsAustralia, Brazil, Honduras, Ethiopia, and the United Statesand illustrate the gems diversity.
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Cupcakes vs. muffins: How are they different? How are they the same? Many before me have attempted to answer – and still, the debate goes on. Some have approached this issue from a scientific standpoint, pointing out the differences in the ratios of ingredients and preparation methods. Others have taken a more practical view focusing on looks, taste and texture. The most clever observation I've seen is that "If you threw a cupcake against the wall, you would hear something of a 'poof!' If you threw a muffin, you would hear a 'thud!'" As for me, they're both cake. That one is usually smothered in frosting and the other isn't is of little consequence. Neither is the fact that one is considered an acceptable breakfast food, and the other is deemed dessert. To me, cake is cake. Sometimes, I eat cupcakes for breakfast and muffins for dessert. That's how I roll.
One interesting phenomena, however, deals with size. While the most prized cupcakes are almost always small, dainty and artfully decorated, muffins aren't judged by the same standards. They can get away with being big, clunky and craggy. Oh, yes. In the world of muffins, bigger is better. (After all, breakfast is the most important meal of the day!) Just walk into your favorite bakery, deli or coffee shop and see for yourself. The scones, pastries and doughnuts are usually all normal sized, but the muffins are huge!
I found the original recipe for these crumb-topped blueberry muffins on Allrecipes. They were touted as being "extra-generously-sized deli style muffins". Of course, any muffin can be big is it's baked in an oversized muffin cup. But, the name given to these muffins – "To Die For Blueberry Muffins" – kind of drew me in. I mean, those are some serious muffin words! So, I had to try them. read more >>
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The planet of Kling?
If Kling was on the star chart doesn't this at least suggest it was a planet? --TOSrules 02:51, 21 Jul 2005 (UTC)
- I suggest placing Kling in the Regions category instead of the Cities category in much the same way as Tomed. It seems pretty obvious to me that Kling would be somewhere higher than the level of a planet if we go by the star chart (the Encyclopedia is the only hint that it might be a city).--Tim Thomason 03:20, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
The city of Kling?
This comes from an earlier version of the article:
- The city of Kling, later to be known as the First City, was established as the seat of power. Thus the word TlhIngan (meaning 'those of Kling') came to be the name for the race - Klingon.
This strikes me as sheer speculation based around the reference in TNG: "Heart of Glory" to "the traitors of Kling". However, without any definitive proof, the origin of the name "Klingon" is pure speculation.
Note: notwithstanding the meaning given to the word "Klingon" in the new language of the same name, the inspiration for the word might have a less obscure source: Esperanto. It is known that the creator of the Klingon language knew about Esperanto. The word "klingo" means "edge" like that of a knife, and when used in a sentence it can take the -n at the end, like in the following example: "I am contemplating the edge and its beauty", in Esperanto is "Mi kontemplas la klingon kaj gxian belecon". Given the relationship between cutting weapons and the Klingon culture, it is not surprising that the creator of the language would choose a word that (in Esperanto) means "edge" to be the name of the race and the language.
- Interesting, but I think it merely a coincidence. Marc Okrand (if that is who is meant in the above) did not invent the word "Klingon". That was done in 1966; Okrand came on the scene in the early 1980s for the production of STIII. Aholland 15:08, 11 February 2006 (UTC)
I don't know if we're meant to be drawing from the ST Encyclopaedia here, but it does directly answer the question of Kling. Risking a flame or two: the Encyclopaedia article says that it's a district or city on Qo'noS, that the name was originally intended to be the name of the planet, but that "it was realized that the name sounded pretty silly" - which of course it does - so the planet was just called 'the Homeworld' until they named it Qo'noS for ST:VI. - 22.214.171.124 02:46, 11 July 2006 (UTC)


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What are birthmarks?
A birthmark is a colored mark on or under a newborn baby's skin. Some birthmarks show up soon after a baby is born. Most birthmarks are obvious at birth. Some kinds of birthmarks fade or go away as a child gets older. Others stay the same or get bigger, darker, or thicker.
There are many kinds of birthmarks. They can be any size or shape and can be different colors, such as blue or blue-gray, brown, tan, black, pink, white, red, or purple. Some birthmarks are smooth, and some are raised or lumpy.
Nearly all birthmarks are harmless and painless. But it's important to have a doctor check all birthmarks, just to be sure they are okay.
What causes birthmarks?
Some birthmarks are from extra color (pigment) in the skin. Other birthmarks are blood vessels that are bunched together or don't grow normally.
It's not clear why some children have birthmarks and others don't.
What kinds of birthmarks are there?
- Salmon patches (also called stork bites, angel kisses, and macular stains). Salmon patches are thin, flat, light pink or red birthmarks. They tend to be on the back of the neck, the upper eyelids, upper lip, or between the eyebrows.
- Congenital moles (nevi). Congenital moles can grow anywhere on the body. They vary in size and shape. Most are brown.
- Café-au-lait spots. Most café-au-lait spots are smooth, oval birthmarks. They range in color from light brown to chocolate brown and usually are found on the torso, buttocks, and legs.
- Mongolian spots. Mongolian spots are smooth, blue or blue-gray birthmarks. They are often uneven in shape and are on the lower back and buttocks.
- Hemangiomas. Hemangiomas are raised birthmarks. They are blue, red, or purple. They are clumps of blood vessels that didn't grow normally. Hemangiomas grow in many shapes and sizes. They may grow only on the skin, or they may extend deeper into the body.
- Port-wine stains. Port-wine stains are birthmarks that are pink-red at birth and then become a darker red-purple. Port-wine stains are blood vessels that didn't grow normally. They can be small, or they can cover a large area of the body.
Do birthmarks need to be treated?
Most birthmarks are harmless and need no treatment. Some will even fade or disappear over time. But in rare cases, birthmarks need treatment because they are growing quickly, growing on an internal organ, or causing a medical problem (such as a problem with sight, breathing, hearing, speech, or movement).
There are several ways to fade, shrink, or remove birthmarks. These include:
- Medicines, such as propranolol or corticosteroids.
- Laser therapy.
- Surgery.
Your options will depend on the type of birthmark, where it is, and what problems it's causing. Treating a birthmark can be a big decision. The treatments may not work, and they can be painful and cause side effects.
If your child's birthmark bothers or worries you, try not to let your child know how you feel. Ask others not to make a big deal out of it. If a birthmark upsets your child, it may help to have your child talk with a trusted doctor. If your child is still upset, talking to a counselor or support group may be a good idea to help him or her feel better.
Is it important to have birthmarks checked?
If you see a birthmark on your baby, make sure that a doctor has seen it. Although most birthmarks are harmless, some aren't.
If a birthmark grows, bleeds, hurts, or gets infected, see a doctor to have it checked.
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Other Works Consulted
- Chang MW (2012). Neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent dermatology. In LA Goldman et al., eds., Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 8th ed., vol. 1, pp. 1185–1203. New York: McGraw-Hill.
- Horii KA, Sharma V (2010). Pediatric dermatology. In JC Hall, ed., Sauer's Manual of Skin Diseases, 10th ed., pp. 425–440. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
- Mathes EF, Frieden IJ (2012). Vascular tumors. In LA Goldman et al., eds., Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 8th ed., vol. 1, pp. 1456–1469. New York: McGraw-Hill.
- Miller JH (2010). Hemangiomas. In MG Lebwohl et al., eds., Treatment of Skin Disease: Comprehensive Therapeutic Strategies, 3rd ed., pp. 289–291. Philadelphia: Mosby Elsevier.
- Morelli JG (2011). Diseases of the neonate. In RM Kliegman et al., eds., Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 19th ed., pp. 2218–2222. Philadelphia: Saunders.
- Swee TT, et al. (2010). Low-dose propranolol for infantile haemangioma. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Published online July 9, 2010 (doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2010.06.010).
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW) -- News 12 has since learned the bridge has reopened.
News 12 at 11 o'clock / Friday, March 1, 2013
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW) -- "No problems, no injuries," said Anthony Williams, a Richmond County traffic engineering construction manager.
No problems or injuries, but a lot of headaches at the bridge on Windsor Spring Road near Plantation Road being closed.
"Someone called and said that the road was sinking," Williams explained.
So he went to check it out.
"The bridge is washed out up under the bottom from the heavy rains that we had earlier during the week and last week," Williams said.
So, it's got to be fixed.
"We are going to come in in the morning and dig out, cut the road, dig it out, pour some concrete to stop the eroding," Williams explained.
Causing a detour with backups through the neighborhood on Plantation Road.
"Most people have been cooperative and just followed the detour," Williams said.
The detour takes drivers north on Plantation Road to Peach Orchard Road. Then, south on Peach Orchard Road to Willis Foreman Road. Then, east on Willis Foreman Road back onto Windsor Spring Road.
A detour that is really out of the way for some -- 20 to 30 minutes out of the way.
"It's [going to] take me out of my route at least 20 minutes," said Rosalyn DeJesus.
DeJesus lives off Windsor Spring Road and says the bridge should have been better maintained.
"I feel, as taxpayers, we should have more decent roads to ride on because they receive their money on demand so we should have nice roads to ride on -- on demand," she explained.
But the city promises this will be a quick fix.
"It's regular wear and tear," Williams said. "Hopefully have the road opened by Sunday morning at the latest."
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A Goldsboro woman is behind bars on a $1million bond charged with statutory sex offense with a child and indecent liberties with a minor.
Goldsboro police say they arrested 21-year-old Tammi Cross of Goldsboro, following an investigation into complaints by the mother of a 14-year-old girl that her daughter was involved in a sexual relationship with Cross.
Police say Cross was an acquaintance of the victim. Cross turned herself in to police Monday.
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