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A federal magistrate Friday recommended upholding an indictment accusing Family Court Judge Steven Jones of participating in a decade-long investment fraud scheme.
Attorneys Robert Draskovich and Gary Modafferi had argued in court papers that the 20-count federal indictment should be dismissed against Jones because it violated the five-year statute of limitations.
They contended the actions alleged in the indictment were vague and old, making it difficult for the judge to defend himself. Key witnesses in the FBI investigation, including the judge's father, have died over the years and no longer are available to be questioned, the lawyers argued.
But U.S. Magistrate Judge George Foley Jr. concluded that the charges laying out the protracted scheme in the indictment did not violate the statute of limitations.
"The indictment on its face, sufficiently alleges that (Jones) participated in conspiracies to commit wire fraud and launder money, and that overt acts in furtherance of those conspiracies were committed within five years of the filing of the indictment," Foley wrote.
Draskovich said Foley did not prohibit the defense from raising the statute of limitations issues later in the case.
"I can understand at this point in time he'd be reluctant to grant the motion, but nonetheless his order allows us to refile the motion in the future," Draskovich said.
Jones, 54, first elected to Family Court in 1992, was suspended from the bench after his November 2012 indictment. He has continued to receive his $200,000 annual salary.
The longtime judge was charged with using the power of his office to carry out a $3 million investment fraud scheme, which authorities alleged began in 2002. He pleaded not guilty and was released on his own recognizance.
Jones, his former brother-in-law, Thomas A. Cecrle Jr., and four others face criminal charges, including conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud, securities fraud and money laundering. They are to stand trial March 3.
Jones also faces state judicial misconduct charges. He is accused of violating the state's Judicial Code of Conduct by mishandling a romantic relationship in 2011 with a prosecutor who appeared before him.
The Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline has scheduled a Dec. 2 hearing on the allegations in Las Vegas.
Last week, Jones' civil attorneys filed notice they were appealing a decision by District Judge Kathleen Delaney dismissing his suit seeking to block the disciplinary proceedings. Delaney ruled from the bench in August that she lacked authority to stop the judicial commission from moving forward.
Jones, who denies the misconduct allegations, contends the judicial commission failed to follow its own rules and violated his due process rights during its investigation into his relationship with former Deputy District Attorney Lisa Willardson.
The commission in December alleged Willardson "actively litigated cases" in the judge's courtroom while she maintained a relationship with him in 2011. Jones didn't disqualify himself from her cases.
The State Bar of Nevada, which regulates lawyers, declined to discipline Willardson, who was fired from the district attorney's office after the relationship was revealed.
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How would I go about finding a surgeon that specializes or has experience in correcting tubular breasts with an augmentation and lift, particularly the Binelli lift. I have seen so many before and afters, but rarely do I see tubular breast before and afters. I have delt with my breast shape for my whole life, and am looking forward to new breasts :) Any advise. Thank you!~
How Do I Find a Surgeon That Specializes in Tubular Breast Argumentation and Benelli Lift? (photo)
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Tuberous breast?
Your issue is more with breast asymmetry - You would likely get great results with an implant and breast lift to correct the asymmetry.
Consult with a plastic surgeon well-versed in breast surgery and discuss your goals and expectations. S/he will then be able to examine and discuss the various options and assist you in deciding which decision os the right one for you, given your desires. I would expect a very pleasing result for you! Hope that this helps! Best wishes for a wonderful result!
Breast Lift/Implants
Based on your pictures I do not think you have a tubular breast deformity. You have breast asymmetry that can be addressed by an augmentation and lift.
Dr. ES
Tubular breast correction with benelli mastopexy and augmentation mastopexy
tubular breast correction with benelli mastopexy and augmentation mastopexy
- i dont believe this is really your situation but
- you will benefit from a lift and implant
- periareola or benelli type lift with the correct gel implant will give a great improvement
- call for an appt
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Tubular breast surgeon?
I evaluated your post earlier and it seems you are receiving inappropriate guidance. You do not have tuberous breasts, and in my opinion do not need either of the procedures you are referring to now. I suggest a second opinion from a board certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in cosmetic breast surgery.
Tuberous breasts?
First, based upon your photos, it does not look like you have a tuberous breast. I perform many circumareola lifts often with implants. The Benelli's when done without an implant often look flat centrally.
Experienced Plastic Surgeons
I would interview a few PS and look at before and after photos. Tubular breast deformity is a relatively uncommon abnormality fixed by two very common procedures which is an augmentation and concentric mastopexy. If you like the surgeon and like his results from concentric lifts in non-tubualr breasts then I would go with that PS. A PS who speicalizes in only tubular breast deformities would be one that is not very busy.
Finding an experienced plastic surgeon
I agree with my colleagues that you probably don't have tuberous breasts and that any plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery should have the training necessary for your breast surgery. However, every surgeon is different and you should seek a consultation with one or more plastic surgeons in your area to decide which one is best for you. Good luck to you.
Tubular Bresat Augmentation in California
Tubular breast augmentation is one of the most challenging types of breast augmenation in Southern California. It requires using breast implants to enlarge the breasts with different volumes in order to achieve breast symmetry, as well as lifting the breasts with a peri-areolar or Benilli breast lift. As a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in breast surgery including correction of tubular breast deformity I feel very comfortable with Benilli peri-areolar breast lift.
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How Do I Find a Surgeon
Tuberous breasts are fairly common and most plastic surgeons are experienced at correction of them. Your photos, however, have little evidence of a tuberous deformity. They look more like they have a little asymmetry and ptosis. Again, these are common problems that most plastic surgeons doing breast surgery see all the time. Consult with 2-3 doctors and ask to see pre and post op photos to get an idea of their talents.
Tubular breasts--maybe not
There are a number of features that define a tubular breast:
•Wide and puffy areolae
•widely spaced breasts
•high breast fold
•constricted lower pole (deficient tissue in lower half of the breast
•minimal breast tissue
•high breast fold
•narrow base of the breast
The only one of these features that I can see in these photos is widely spaced breasts. The right side has a bit more ptosis (sag) than the left.
I think that a breast augmentation and lift would do you well. Without a live exam, it is hard to say what lift will be best, but on the right side some skin will probably need to be removed for best symmetry, so it may be that that side will need more incision.
When you ready for an in person consultation, RealSelf has listings of surgeons in your area. You should consider cross referencing the listings from the The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (plasticsurgery dot org). A listing in the ASPS website assures you that your surgeon is not only board certified, but also is a member in good standing of the major plastic surgery organization in the U. S.
Thank your for your question, best wishes.
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Optimal use of tandem biotin and V5 tags in ChIP assays
Background: Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) assays coupled to genome arrays (Chip-on-chip) or massive parallel sequencing (ChIP-seq) lead to the genome wide identification of binding sites of chromatin associated proteins. However, the highly variable quality of antibodies and the availability of epitopes in crosslinked chromatin can compromise genomic ChIP outcomes. Epitope tags have often been used as more reliable alternatives. In addition, we have employed protein in vivo biotinylation tagging as a very high affinity alternative to antibodies. In this paper we describe the optimization of biotinylation tagging for ChIP and its coupling to a known epitope tag in providing a reliable and efficient alternative to antibodies. Results: Using the biotin tagged erythroid transcription factor GATA-1 as example, we describe several optimization steps for the application of the high affinity biotin streptavidin system in ChIP. We find that the omission of SDS during sonication, the use of fish skin gelatin as blocking agent and choice of streptavidin beads can lead to significantly improved ChIP enrichments and lower background compared to antibodies. We also show that the V5 epitope tag performs equally well under the conditions worked out for streptavidin ChIP and that it may suffer less from the effects of formaldehyde crosslinking. Conclusion: The combined use of the very high affinity biotin tag with the less sensitive to crosslinking V5 tag provides for a flexible ChIP platform with potential implications in ChIP sequencing outcomes.
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Kolodziej, K.E, Pourfarzad, F., F, de Boer, E, Krpic, S, Grosveld, F.G, & Strouboulis, J. (2009). Optimal use of tandem biotin and V5 tags in ChIP assays. BMC Molecular Biology, 10. doi:10.1186/1471-2199-10-6
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Now that the Super Bowl is over and spring training is less than two weeks away, it's a great time to look back at what major-league teams accomplished this winter and ahead to what we can expect from them this summer.
The MLB teams are ranked 1-30 with last year's record in parentheses. With Madonna's vintage halftime stylings still ringing in my ears, I have chosen the category heads within the analysis from another classic rocker. David Bowie has always known how to make the type of necessary ch-ch-changes year to year so that he stays ahead of any new musical styles. And also, the Orioles hired GM Dan Duquette, their Thin White Duke. Of course, more changes are possible, but who can wait.
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GM: Jon Daniels
Manager: Ron Washington
Report card: Plus
Ch-changes: Added RHP Yu Darvish, CL Joe Nathan, OF Brad Hawpe . . . Lost LHP C.J. Wilson, LHP Darren Oliver.
Starman: LF Josh Hamilton, 3B Adrian Beltre, DH Michael Young, C Mike Napoli, RHP Neftali Feliz.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): Darvish, Feliz, LHP Derek Holland, SS Elvis Andrus.
Fame: Rangers have advanced to two straight World Series and are now deeper in their rotation and in the bullpen despite the loss of Wilson, their ace. Napoli was a revelation in the post-season and if he found another level, can be a regular-season key.
Diamond Dogs: Will fall short if Darvish pulls a Dice-K, failing to adjust to North America, if Nathan fails to return to pre-injury form, if Hamilton loses personal battles and if Young plays old.
GM: Ruben Amaro, Jr.
Manager: Charlie Manuel
Report card: Even
Ch-changes: Added RHP Jonathan Papelbon, 1B Jim Thome, 1B Ty Wigginton . . . Lost RHP Ryan Madson, RHP Roy Oswalt, LF Raul Ibanez, RHP Brad Lidge.
Starman: 2B Chase Utley, SS Jimmy Rollins, 1B Ryan Howard, 3 studly starters.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): None.
Fame: Kept free agent SS Jimmy Rollins which was a key. It's possible the Phils with RHP Roy Halladay and LHP Cole Hamels the last two years have underachieved in not reaching World Series. Phils are not getting any younger and with LHP Cliff Lee still on board and with Papelbon to close games this may be their best chance of winning it all.
Diamond Dogs: Phils will fall short if 1B Ryan Howard is still affected by his end of year injury and if overall offence continues alarming downward curve.
GM: Brian Cashman
Manager: Joe Girardi
Report card: Plus
Ch-changes: Added RHP Hiroki Kuroda, RHP Michael Pineda, LHP Hideki Okajima . . . Lost C Jesus Montero, C Jorge Posada, RHP Bartolo Colon, RHP Hector Noesi.
Starman: 2B Robinson Cano, CF Curtis Granderson, LHP CC Sabathia, 1B Mark Teixeira.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): RHP Ivan Nova, Pineda, RHP Phil Hughes.
Fame: Bombers would have earned a minus off-season rating if not for the late Pineda deal, giving up young slugger Montero from an area of depth. Cano is becoming the team's clear offensive leader and now the rotation has depth.
Diamond Dogs: One of these days, RHP Mariano Rivera will show his age, 3B Alex Rodriguez will play old and SS Derek Jeter's magic will dry up. But this team is forever built for 162 games.
GM: Dave Dombrowski
Manager: Jim Leyland
Report card: Even
Ch-changes: Added 1B Prince Fielder, RHP Octavio Dotel . . . Lost DH Victor Martinez, 3B Carlos Guillen, RHP Brad Penny.
Starman: RHP Justin Verlander, 3B Miguel Cabrera. Fielder, C Alex Avila, RHP Jose Valverde.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): Avila, RHP Rick Porcello, CF Austin Jackson.
Fame: Tigers were convinced they had to sign Fielder after Martinez was lost to injury. Any team that starts with Verlander and RHP Doug Fister and ends with Valverde, has a chance to win it all. They need some offence out of iffy 7-9 spots in the order.
Diamond Dogs: Can the revamped infield do the job defensively? Can Valverde repeat near perfection? Can Verlander . . . yes.
GM: Jerry DiPoto
Manager: Mike Scioscia
Report card: Plus
Ch-changes: Added 1B Albert Pujols, LHP C.J. Wilson, C Chris Ianetta . . . Lost C Jeff Mathis.
Starman: Pujols, Wilson, RHP Jared Weaver, RHP Dan Haren, RF Torii Hunter.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): RHP Jordan Walden, CF Peter Bourjos, OF Mike Trout, C Hank Conger.
Fame: The Angels needed to add some sizzle to challenge the Rangers and are sure they did it with Pujols and Wilson. Pujols gives the middle of the order some AL punch surrounded by guys already with NL execution. Have the best 4-man rotation in the AL and a deep lineup that can run and hit.
Diamond Dogs: Not many weaknesses, but Hunter and LF Vernon Wells are playing old.
GM: Andrew Friedman
Manager: Joe Maddon
Report card: Even
Ch-changes: Added C Jose Molina, 1B Carlos Pena, OF Luke Scott, RHP Fernando Rodney . . . Lost DH Johnny Damon, 1B Casey Kotchman, Cs Kelly Shoppach-John Jaso.
Starman: 3B Evan Longoria, CF B.J. Upton, LHP David Price, 2B Ben Zobrist.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): LHP Matt Moore, RHP Jeremy Hellickson, OF Desmond Jennings.
Fame: The Rays may have the AL's deepest young rotation with Price, Moore, RHP James Shields and Hellickson. The sensational Moore is like adding a new pitcher already with playoff experience. A healthy Longoria is an MVP candidate.
Diamond Dogs: The closer situation is iffy with RHP Kyle Farnsworth. Don't have a lot of team power and are counting on Molina, 36, to be their starting catcher.
GM: Ben Cherington
Manager: Bobby Valentine
Report card: Even
Ch-changes: Added RHP Andrew Bailey, RHP Mark Melancon, C Kelly Shoppach, OF Cody Ross, OF Ryan Sweeney, IF Nick Punto . . . Lost RHP Jon Papelbon, OF Josh Reddick, C Jason Varitek, RHP Tim Wakefield, RHP John Lackey.
Starman: LHP Jon Lester, CF Jacoby Ellsbury, 1B Adrian Gonzalez, 2B Dustin Pedroia, DH David Ortiz.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): OF Ryan Kalish.
Fame: The Red Sox were touted as the top townies ever, but disappointed. With a new manager and new clubhouse mix, with a LF Carl Crawford rebound, they may finally meet expectations.
Diamond Dogs: If it becomes all about their manager and if shortstop is not bolstered, if 3B Kevin Youkilis, RHP Clay Buchholz, Crawford and others don't rebound, it's a long year.
GM: Brian Sabean
Manager: Bruce Bochy
Report card: Even
Ch-changes: Added OF Melky Cabrera, OF Angel Pagan, IF Ryan Theriot . . . Lost LHP Jonathan Sanchez, RHP Ramon Ramirez, OF Andres Torres, OF Carlos Beltran.
Starman: RHP Tim Lincecum, RHP Matt Cain, C Buster Posey, RHP Brian Wilson.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): Posey, LHP Madison Bumgarner, 1B Brandon Belt, 3B Pablo Sandoval.
Fame: The return of Posey to health is like adding an all-star catcher. Last time he was healthy they won the World Series. Giants rotation is still formidable in a pitcher's ballpark. Best NL closer in Wilson. They will score more runs.
Diamond Dogs: If Posey is not all the way back it will hinder them and the bullpen needs to be great.
GM: Michael Hill
Manager: Ozzie Guillen
Report card: Plus-Plus
Ch-changes: Added RHP Heath Bell, LHP Mark Buehrle, SS Jose Reyes, RHP Carlos Zambrano, IF Omar Infante, IF Greg Dobbs, maybe OF Yoenis Cespedes . . . Lost only the identity of RHP Leo Nunez.
Starman: Reyes, 3B Hanley Ramirez, RHP Josh Johnson.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): OF Mike Stanton.
Fame: The Marlins have changed their name, their logo, their manager and open a new stadium in the heart of Little Havana. There is a buzz. They need to put a winner on the field and seem like they will in a tough division.
Diamond Dogs: We're still not sure how the forced switch of position by their former main man Ramirez will go and can Bell continue to be effective as an elite closer while alarmingly missing fewer and fewer bats.
GM: Kevin Towers
Manager: Kirk Gibson
Report card: Plus
Ch-changes: Added OF Jason Kubel, RHP Trevor Cahill, LHP Craig Breslow, RHP Takashi Saito . . . Lost OF Colin Cowgill, RHP Micah Owings.
Starman: RHP Ian Kennedy, SS Stephen Drew, RF Justin Upton.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): Cahill, Upton, RHP Josh Collmenter, RHP Daniel Hudson, OF Gerardo Parra.
Fame: D'backs confidence reflects the coaching staff cuz there's no other reason they won NL West. Kennedy stepped up to become the ace and Upton is an MVP candidate.
Diamond Dogs: Who truly believes RHP J.J. Putz is elite? They need to bump up the offence in a ballpark that encourages the longball. There's something about so many ex-Jays in the dugout that's makes you want to doubt they're for real.
GM: Walt Jocketty
Manager: Dusty Baker
Report card: Plus
Ch-changes: Added RHP Ryan Madson, RHP Mat Latos, LHP Sean Marshall, C Dioner Navarro . . . Lost RHP Francisco Cordero, 1B Yonder Alonso, LHP Travis Wood, RHP Edinson Volquez, C Ramon Hernandez.
Starman: 1B Joey Votto, 2B Brandon Phillips, Latos, OF Jay Bruce.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): Bruce, Latos, RHP Homer Bailey, LHP Aroldis Chapman, RHP Johnny Cueto, RHP Mike Leake.
Fame: The Reds underachieved but Votto, Bruce and Phillips give them lineup depth and Latos is the ace. Short term deal for Madson will help.
Diamond Dogs: Have had trouble finding proper role for dynamic Chapman. Brewers and Cards slide gives them a huge opening to slide through and get back to the playoffs.
GM: Frank Wren
Manager: Fredi Gonzalez
Report card: Minus
Ch-changes: Added nobody . . . Lost RHP Derek Lowe, SS Alex Gonzalez, OF Nate McLouth.
Starman: RHP Tim Hudson, C Brian McCann, 3B Chipper Jones, 2B Dan Uggla.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): 1B Freddy Freeman, RHP Tommy Hanson, RF Jason Heyward, CL Craig Kimbrel.
Fame: The Braves have the deepest, hardest throwing bullpen but they're young and ran out of gas down the stretch. They are counting on development from their young stars.
Diamond Dogs: The aging veterans Chipper, Hudson and Uggla and speedy CF Michael Bourn need to lead the way, but they are hoping SS Tyler Pastornicky replaces Gonzalez. A lot of question marks.
GM: John Mozeliak
Manager: Mike Matheny
Report card: Minus
Ch-changes: Added OF Carlos Beltran, LHP J.C. Romero . . . Lost 1B Albert Pujols, RHP Edwin Jackson, RHP Octavio Dotel, LHP Arthur Rhodes, IF Ryan Theriot, IF Nick Punto.
Starman: 1B Lance Berkman, LF Matt Holliday, C Yadier Molina, RHP Chris Carpenter, Beltran.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): LHP Jaime Garcia, RHP Lance Lynn.
Fame: The Cards need Berkman and Holliday to step up and carry the load left by Pujols. Don't forget the Cards were just a couple over .500 before the final month drive.
Diamond Dogs: This would be very easy to see a freefall to under .500 sans LaRussa except for the division they're in and a solid bullpen.
GM: Mike Rizzo
Manager: Davey Johnson
Report card: Plus
Ch-changes: Added RHP Edwin Jackson, RHP Brad Lidge, LHP Gio Gonzalez, CF Mike Cameron, IF Mark DeRosa, RHP Chien-ming Wang, OF Rick Ankiel, RHP Chad Durbin . . . Lost C Pudge Rodriguez.
Starman: RH Steven Strasburg, RF Jayson Werth, Gonzalez.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): RHP Drew Storen, Strasburg, RHP Jordan Zimmermann, C Wilson Ramos, 2B Danny Espinosa, LF Bryce Harper.
Fame: The Nats have been taking their best shot at every big name free agent and have a team that wants to compete right now. If Werth rebounds and the rotation is solid, who knows.
Diamond Dogs: Downside is, after all, this is the Montreal Expos franchise eight years later and they still have yet to sniff the post-season. You reap what you sow.
GM: Doug Melvin
Manager: Ron Roenicke
Report card: Minus-Minus
Ch-changes: Added OF Norichika Aoki, 3B Aramis Ramirez, SS Alex Gonzalez, RHP Jose Veras . . . Lost 1B Prince Fielder, SS Yuniesky Betancourt, RHP Takashi Saito, RHP LaTroy Hawkins, OF Mark Kotsay, IF Jerry Hairston, Jr., IF Casey McGehee.
Starman: LF Ryan Braun, RHP John Axford, RHP Zach Greinke, 2B Rickie Weeks.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): RHP Yovani Gallardo, C Jonathan Lucroy.
Fame: The Brewers lost a lot in Fielder and will have trouble repeating 96 wins. They added Ramirez at third and still have the NL's best setup-closer tandem. Defence improves.
Diamond Dogs: The pending suspension of Braun is the sword of Damocles over their heads. Team on-base percentage got worse over the winter and that will cost them.
GM: Alex Anthopoulos
Manager: John Farrell
Report card: Even
Ch-changes: Added RHP Sergio Santos, RHP Jason Frasor, LHP Darren Oliver, RHP Francisco Cordero, C Jeff Mathis, OF Ben Francisco, IF Omar Vizquel . . . Lost C Jose Molina, RHPs Shawn Camp, Jon Rauch, Frankie Francisco, IF Mark Teahen.
Starman: LHP Ricky Romero, RF Jose Bautista.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): 3B Brett Lawrie, CF Colby Rasmus, LF Eric Thames, LF Travis Snider, LHP Brett Cecil, RHP Hendertson Alvarez.
Fame: The Jays need steady development from RHP Brandon Morrow and a strong rebound from 1B Adam Lind, Rasmus and Cecil. The bullpen is deep, but they will need some leads to save.
Diamond Dogs: If RHP Brandon Morrow and at least one more starting pitcher don't step up it could be a long summer.
GM: Ned Colletti
Manager: Don Mattingly
Report card: Even
Ch-changes: Added LHP Chris Capuano, RHP Aaron Harang, 2B Mark Ellis, RHP Todd Coffey, C Josh Bard, IF Jerry Hairston, Jr. . . . Lost RHP Hiroki Kuroda, C Rod Barajas, IF Casey Blake, RHP Jon Garland, C Dioner Navarro, RHP Hong Chih-kuo, IF Aaron Miles, IF Jamey Carroll.
Starman: LHP Clayton Kershaw, CF Matt Kemp, RF Andre Ethier.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): Kershaw, SS Dee Gordon, 2B Ivan DeJesus.
Fame: The Dodgers have a strong nucleus of star players but need to have guys like Capuano and Harang come through.
Diamond Dogs: For some reason the Dodgers always seem to underachieve at the end after competing all summer.
GM: Chris Antonetti
Manager: Manny Acta
Report card: Plus
Ch-changes: Added RHP Derek Lowe, 1B Casey Kotchman, RHP Dan Wheeler, 2B Jose Lopez, IF Chin-lung Hu, OF Russ Kanzler, RH Miguel Tejeda . . . Lost OF Kosuke Fukudome, LHP Chris Jones, RHP Chad Durbin.
Starman: SS Asdrubal Cabrera, C Carlos Santana, RHP Ubaldo Jimenez.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): RHP Carlos Carrasco, Santana, C Lou Marson, 2B Jason Kipnis, 3B Lonnie Chisenhall.
Fame: The Indians got off to a jackrabbit start this year and faded badly. Most of the additions were for roles, but the division will allow them to compete.
Diamond Dogs: The identity loss of RHP Fausto Carmona hurts, but the rotation is still four deep. A Grady Sizemore return to health would help, but tough to imagine.
GM: Dayton Moore
Manager: Ned Yost
Report card: Plus
Ch-changes: Added LHP Jonathan Sanchez, SS Yuniesky Betancourt, RHP Jonathan Broxton, 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff . . . Lost CF Melky Cabrera, LHP Jeff Francis.
Starman: 1B Eric Hosmer, LF Alex Gordon.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): 1B Billy Butler, SS Alcides Escobar, Hosmer, 3B Mike Moustakas, CF Lorenzo Cain, C Sal Perez, RHP Aaron Crow, LHP Danny Duffy, RHP Tim Collins.
Fame: This is a young talented team that even without many outside additions earns a plus for the winter body of work. One of these seasons will be a breakout as this is a team on the rise.
Diamond Dogs: There are no superstars, but Sanchez gives them a clear focal point for the starters and RHP Joakim Soria is solid.
GM: Dan O'Dowd
Manager: Jim Tracy
Report card: Plus
Ch-changes: Added RHP Jeremy Guthrie, OF Michael Cuddyer, C Ramon Hernandez, RHP Tyler Chatwood, IF Marco Scutaro, RHP Guillermo Moscoso, 3B Casey Blake . . . Lost 2B Mark Ellis, RHP Huston Street, OF Seth Smith, C Chris Ianetta, IF Ty Wigginton, RHP Aaron Cook, RHP Jason Hammel, RHP Matt Lindstrom.
Starman: 1B Todd Helton, SS Troy Tulowitzki, LF Carlos Gonzalez.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): RHP Jhoulys Chacin, Chatwood, CF Dexter Fowler.
Fame: If the Rox could get off to a good start in the NL West, they're always strong closers under Tracy. This is a fun team to watch.
Diamond Dogs: It's always a tough task, but they have a new closer in RHP Rafael Betancourt. Vets Helton and 1B Jason Giambi are not getting any younger.
GM: Jack Zdnuriecek
Manager: Eric Wedge
Report card: Plus
Ch-changes: Added C/DH Jesus Montero, RHP Hector Noesi, RHP Shawn Camp, 2B Carlos Guillen, RHP Kevin Millwood, LHP George Sherrill, C John Jaso, RHP Hisashi Iwakuma . . . Lost RHP Michael Pineda, IF Jack Wilson, RHP Chris Ray, LHP Aaron Laffey, RHP David Aardsma.
Starman: RHP Felix Hernandez, OF Ichiro Suzuki.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): Hernandez, Noesi, Montero, 2B Dustin Ackley, 1B Mike Carp, 1B Justin Smoak, LF Trayvon Robinson, OF Michael Saunders, 3B Kyle Seager.
Fame: This is another team that has young, developing offensive talent that could make them a surprise, but trading Pineda hurts the rotation.
Diamond Dogs: These guys are taking much heat from fans and other than Hernandez, they will have to outscore opponents.
GM: Kenny Williams
Manager: Robin Ventura
Report card: Minus-Minus
Ch-changes: Added 1B Dan Johnson, RHP Nestor Molina . . . Lost RHP Sergio Santos, LHP Mark Buerhle, RHP Jason Frasor, LF Carlos Quentin, OF Juan Pierre, IF Omar Vizquel
Starman: 1B Paul Konerko, C A.J. Pierzynski, SS Alexi Ramirez.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): 2B Gordon Beckham, LHP Chris Sale, RF Dayan Viciedo, RHP Zach Stewart.
Fame: This Sox seemed to miscalculate everything about the market. They lost their manager, their ace starter Buehrle, traded left fielder Carlos Quentin for prospects and did not get what they wanted for John Danks. Will be tough rookie year for Ventura.
Diamond Dogs: This is a great opportunity for young players like former Jays' prospect Nestor Molina. CF Alex Rios' career may have flat-lined.
GM: Terry Ryan
Manager: Ron Gardenhire
Report card: Minus
Ch-changes: Added RHP Jason Marquis, OF Josh Willingham, C/DH Ryan Doumit, IF Jamey Carroll, RHP Joel Zumaya . . . Lost RHP Joe Nathan, OF Jason Kubel, OF Michael Cuddyer, LHP Kevin Slowey, RHP Jose Mijares.
Starman: 1B Justin Morneau, C Joe Mauer.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): LF Ben Revere, IF Trevor Plouffe.
Fame: The Twins seem to be rebuilding but at the same time are trying to win as many games as possible. As long as they have Mauer, Morneau and a new ballpark they can never completely retool.
Diamond Dogs: This team's rotation and bullpen are both sketchy which means "St. Paul, we have a problem."
GM: Josh Byrnes
Manager: Bud Black
Report card: Even
Ch-changes: Added RHP Edinson Volquez, LF Carlos Quentin, 1B Yonder Alonso, RHP Huston Street, OF Mark Kotsay, RHP Micah Owings . . . Lost RHP Mat Latos, 1B Anthony Rizzo, RHP Heath Bell, OF Jeremy Hermida, RHP Aaron Harang, OF Brad Hawpe, RHP Chad Qualls.
Starman: Quentin, Street, 2B Orlando Hudson.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): CF Cameron Maybin, Alonso, LF Kyle Blanks.
Fame: The Pads play in a spacious ballpark and a division with no dominant team, but also no patsies. They need young starters to develop.
Diamond Dogs: Quentin will be frustrated by cavernous Petco Park. Win total in the 70s is good.
GM: Jed Hoyer
Manager: Dale Sveum
Report card: Even
Ch-changes: Added OF David DeJesus, LHP Paul Maholm, 1B Anthony Rizzo, IF Matt Tolbert, RHP Chris Volstad, RHP Andy Sonnanstine, RHP Manny Corpas . . . Lost 3B Aramis Ramirez, RHP Carlos Zambrano, C Koyie Hill, 1B Carlos Pena, LHP Sean Marshall.
Starman: RHP Ryan Dempster, RHP Matt Garza, OF Alfonso Soriano.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): SS Starlin Castro, Rizzo.
Fame: The Cubs' biggest acquisition was Theo Epstein from the Red Sox. The DeJesus signing indicated they want to compete now. It's not that easy.
Diamond Dogs: This team is mediocre at most positions, including pitching and need max performance to rise above.
GM: Dan Duquette
Manager: Buck Showalter
Report card: Even
Ch-changes: Added RHP Jason Hammel, LHP Tsuyoshi Wada, RHP Matt Lindstrom, OF Endy Chavez, C Taylor Teagarden, IF Wilson Betemit, RHP Darren O'Day, LHP Wei-yin Chen, RHP Armando Galarraga, OF Jai Miller . . . Lost RHP Jeremy Guthrie, OF Luke Scott, DH Vlad Guerrero, LHP Jo-Jo Reyes, C Jake Fox, RHP Jeremy Accardo.
Starman: C Matt Wieters, CF Adam Jones, RF Nick Markakis.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): LH Zach Britton, RHP Tommy Hunter, LHP Brian Matusz, Wieters, 3B Josh Bell, 1B Chris Davis.
Fame: The O's have a daunting task in the AL East, like looking for a tan in a rain forest.
Diamond Dogs: Duquette is trying to put his signature on this roster, hoping it's not disappearing ink.
GM: Billy Beane
Manager: Bob Melvin
Report card: Minus-Minus
Ch-changes: Added OF Jonny Gomes, OF Seth Smith, OF Josh Reddick, RHP Bartolo Colon, RHP Brad Peacock, RHP Jarrod Parker, OF Colin Cowgill . . . Lost RHP Andrew Bailey, RHP Trevor Cahill, OF David DeJesus, DH Hideki Matsui, OF Ryan Sweeney, RHP Rich Harden, OF Josh Willingham, LHP Gio Gonzalez, RHP Guillermo Moscoso, LHP Craig Breslow.
Starman: CF Coco Crisp.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): RHP Brett Anderson, Parker, Peacock, 2B Jemile Weeks, OF Colin Cowgill, Reddick.
Fame: Rumour is that Brad Pitt after seeing this roster turned down chance at Moneyball II and suggested Rowan Atkinson as Mr. Beane — who also turned it down.
Diamond Dogs: Rebuilding in time for San Jose opener.
GM: Neal Huntington
Manager: Clint Hurdle
Report card: Even
Ch-changes: Added RHP Juan Cruz, LHP Erik Bedard, OF Nate McLouth, C Jake Fox, C Jose Morales, SS Clint Barmes, C Rod Barajas, 3B Casey McGehee . . . Lost C Ryan Doumit, LHP Paul Maholm, IF Ronny Cedeno, C Chris Snyder, 1B Derrek Lee, RHP Jose Veras, OF Xavier Paul.
Starman: OF Jose Tabata, OF Andrew McCutchen, RHP Joel Hanrahan.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): 3B Pedro Alvarez, 2B Chase D'Arnaud, OF Starling Marte, McCutchen, Tabata.
Fame: The Pirates have not finished above .500 since Barry Bonds left town. They were threatening in Hurdle's first season then faded. That's the modest goal.
Diamond Dogs: One of the best closers in baseball sometimes feels like the old TV ad Maytag repairman.
GM: Jeff Luhnow
Manager: Brad Mills
Report card: Even
Ch-changes: Added C Chris Snyder, SS Jed Lowrie, OF Jack Cust, OF Justin Ruggiano, RHP Livan Hernandez, LHP Zach Duke . . . Lost RHP Mark Melancon, SS Clint Barmes.
Starman: 1B Carlos Lee.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): RHP Jordan Lyles, RHP Aneury Rodriguez, 2B Jose Altuve, 3B Jimmy Paredez, CF Jordan Schafer, LF J.D. Martinez.
Fame: The Astros are in their final season in the NL before heading over in 2013. Before they find a designated hitter they need to identify hitters at eight other positions.
Diamond Dogs: Got a late start in team building because of ownership issues followed by no GM heading to winter meetings.
GM: Sandy Alderson
Manager: Terry Collins
Report card: Minus-minus
Ch-changes: Added OF Andres Torres, RHP Jon Rauch, RHP Frankie Francisco, OF Adam Loewen . . . Lost SS Jose Reyes, OF Angel Pagan, C Ronny Paulino, LHP Chris Capuano, OF Nick Evans.
Starman: LHP Johan Santana, 3B David Wright.
All The Young Dudes (Stars <25): LHP Jonathon Niese, 1B Ike Davis, C Josh Thole, RHP Dillon Gee, RHP Pedro Beato.
Fame: The Mets ownership issues destroyed any ability to build a winner from last year. They will get worse before they get better and how Mets fans accept that is a problem.
Diamond Dogs: Santana's health and Wright's attitude and leadership will decide the second half direction.


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VIRTUAL training simulation maker G2G3 has seen its staff numbers more than double since being taken over by Capita and is starting to explore the commercial potential of wearable technology such as Google Glass.
The company had 28 people when it was bought by the outsourcing giant in April last year.
Now it has 83 people and expects employee numbers to be close to 100 by the end of this year as it continues to develop its unique digital games and virtual environments which blue chip and public sector clients are using in training and recruitment.
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As a result of the growth it has had to extend its headquarters in Lasswade, Midlothian,
Chief executive Mark Sutherland said: "By the end of the year we will hopefully be up over 100 [people]. Often as a small SME it is not quite hand to mouth but you are always working on the next project and you don't necessarily get the time or have the resource to take time out and innovate.
"With Capita we have had the luxury of being able to devote time and resource to innovate in new areas.
"It has allowed us to realise some new technologies."
Included in that is working in 3D with technology provided by virtual reality head set maker Oculus, which was bought by Facebook for $2 billion earlier this year.
There has also been adaptation of existing technology with some of G2G3's simulations now being used to recruit and assess graduates at Capita.
Mr Sutherland said: "Even though it was an old technology by our standards it was innovative in a completely different market sector."
G2G3 is also widening its research and development activities to look at applications in the wearable technology arena.
It is experimenting with cutting edge devices such as Google Glass as well as fitness related products such as the Jawbone Up and Fitbit.
Mr Sutherland said: "We constantly need to be innovating and look where the market is going.
"A firefighter in the [United] States had been working with [Google] Glass on how to cut cars. You integrate into a database for example to show you at a road traffic accident where you would cut cars safely to get the roof out to extract casualties.
"We are looking to that at how we can use Glass and augmented reality approaches as to how we can improve the experience of emergency services personnel."
On the fitness devices Mr Sutherland believes they could be used by local authorities to gather data on areas including CO2 levels in the air as well as monitoring the health of citizens.
Mr Sutherland said: "We are huge advocates of it ourselves as I wear my Up and it drives my behaviour.
"We have done some fledgling integration with Up and FitBit to look at how you could drive employee behaviour.
"I believe you could improve health. I've seen it with myself. I am much more conscious of what I eat and how I move.
"We think the wearable market is going to grow and grow so that it become pervasive."
G2G3 has also established a physical presence in North America through a takeover of Dallas, Texas, based company Plexent, through a deal which concluded earlier this summer.
Mr Sutherland said: "As our market continues to grow, particularly in North America, that will provide us with a good footprint on which to build."
G2G3 has continued to work with clients such as Ford, Microsoft and Bank of America since it was bought while Mr Sutherland admitted the deal has also opened a number of doors, particularly in the public sector with contracts with the likes of the Ministry of Defence.


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President Obama today honored Queen Elizabeth's 60 years on the throne, sending her the "heartfelt congratulations of the American people" on the historic occasion of her Diamond Jubilee.
Addressing "Your Majesty" in a video message, Obama describes the queen as "both a living witness to the power of our alliance and a chief source of its resilience."
"In war and in peace, in times of plenty and in times of hardship, the United States and the United Kingdom have shared a special relationship. We've stood tall and strong and together we've faced some of the greatest challenges this world has known," he says.
While many U.S. presidents and British prime ministers have come and gone, Obama notes "your majesty's reign has endured."
"As a steadfast ally, loyal friend and tireless leader, your majesty has set an example of resolve that will be long celebrated," he says.
Looking to the future, Obama says it is "gratifying to know that the bonds between our nations remain indispensable."
"May the light of your majesty's crown continue to reign supreme for many years to come," Obama concludes.


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• R&B star Erykah Badu headlines tonight's Twilight Concert Series show, at Pioneer Park, 300 West and 300 South, Salt Lake City. Opening act: THEEsatisfaction. Show starts at 7. Tickets are $5, at the gate.
• Texas country act The Wade Bowen Band performs at The State Room, 638 S. State St., Salt Lake City. Opening act: Rattlesnake Wine. Show starts at 8. Tickets are $18, at the venue's website.


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Satire to Sensibility: Literature 1660-1789
Module code: EN2050
Module co-ordinator: Dr Kate Loveman
In this module you will study a wide variety of authors crucial to the development of the cultural and political landscape of modern Britain, covering the literature of the Restoration and the subsequent 'ages' of neo-classicism and sensibility. We will look at the rise of satire and dramatic comedy, the development of the novel and, in poetry, the shift from formal precision to self-conscious expressionism. While discussing these formal developments, we will consider the influence of intellectual and socio-historical factors and also discuss recent critical approaches.
In exploring works from the 1660s and 1670s we will find instances of the clash between Puritan seriousness and the licentious scepticism of the newly restored court. In particular we will examine the comic plays of writers such as George Etherege and William Wycherley - including how they treated gender and sexuality - as examples of new developments in drama, following the reopening of the theatres in 1660.
We will explore the development of the novel and periodical - genres that drew on the energy and enterprise of the rising middling classes - through the writings of Daniel Defoe and Eliza Haywood, and the polite essays of The Spectator. Augustan writers such as Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope will offer you the opportunity to consider the tensions between the paradigms of wit and politeness. The attempt to resolve the internal contradictions of the period is further manifested in two interlocking trends: the 18th century search for a view of humanity that transcends politics and social division (for example, Samuel Johnson) and a subsequent fascination with the individual and the authority of emotion (seen in the works of Thomas Gray and Frances Burney).
Topics covered
- The poetry of John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester
- Daniel Defoe's novel Roxana
- Alexander Pope's poetry, in particular 'Essay on Criticism', 'The Rape of the Lock' and 'Eloise to Abelard'
- 15 hours of lectures
- 10 hours of seminars
- One drama screening
- 172 hours of guided independent study
- Passage analysis, 1,000 words (20%)
- Exam, 3 hours (80%)


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Will you be welcoming the new year, 2014, on Kauai? If so, you'll have the opportunity to celebrate the occasion with food, fun and fireworks.
Kauai's biggest celebration will be the 3rd Annual New Year's Eve Music Fest and Fireworks Celebration at Poipu Beach Park. This December 31, 2013 event is free and open to the public.
Food booths, live music and kiddie games start at 5pm leading up to the big fireworks show at 9:20pm.
The music fest features bands from the island including Russell Wellington, Cruz Control, The Greenstone Project and Revival.
The Keiki (kid) Tent will offer Hawaiian games. This kids' tent is complimentary, but donations to the Boys and Girls Club of Kauai is highly recommended.
Parking is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. If you are staying in the Poipu area, consider walking to this event. See this map for the location. We also recommend you enquire at your resort on the visibility of the fireworks from your resort.
Mahalo to the Poipu Beach association and Kalapaki Joe's for providing this event.


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Crime Stoppers March 5: Birmingham ATM targeted again; Woman targeted while shopping
Crime Stoppers needs your help identifying three suspects wanted for targeting a man pulling cash out of an ATM at America's First Federal Credit Union on Crow Drive. It happened around 10:30 pm February 17, and the suspects' pictures are posted to the right of this story.
"At this point, as long as they're getting away with it, they're going to continue to do it," said Birmingham Detective Pat Green.
Last month, three different suspects targeted the ATM. In the latest incident, the three suspects robbed the victim and attempted to steal his car. They left with cash in a dark-colored vehicle.
"The suspect with the gun{}was very nervous," added Detective Green. "When you get a nervous person with a weapon, there's no telling what will happen."
Detectives also need your help identifying a suspect wanted for targeting a woman getting groceries at a Trussville WalMart on the 5900 block of Trussville Crossings Parkway.
The suspect's picture is posted to the right of this story.
It happened Friday, February 1st, and the suspect stole a Samsung Galaxy phone.
You can reach Crime Stoppers anytime at (205) 254-7777.
Also, you can text 7777, along with your tip, to the word "CRIMES." Or if you prefer to send an encrypted tip online, go to www.crimestoppersmetroal.com click on the "submit an online tip" link.
No matter which method you choose, you will remain anonymous. Each tipster receives a private code number. If an arrest is made based on an individual's tip, the tipster can use the code number to claim a cash reward.
Crime Stoppers cannot call tipsters to testify in court.
Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama is a partnership between local law enforcement, the Birmingham Business Alliance and ABC 33/40. Together, our goal is to make our community a safer place to live and work.


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PhD-Biostatistics Concentration
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The PhD program in Public Health Sciences prepares professionals for research, teaching, and service with the overall objective of improving the health of populations. To meet this objective, all students in the program pursue excellence in conducting research and disseminating knowledge. The primary focus is on research that advances knowledge and facilitates discovery regarding etiology, interventions, and policies that promote health at the individual, population, societal, and/or global levels. The concentration in biostatistics focuses on the reasoning and methods for using data as evidence to address public health and biomedical questions. It is an approach and a set of tools for designing studies, analyzing data, quantifying evidence, and making decisions. The PhD curriculum will prepare the student for three roles (researcher, collaborator/communicator, and educator) which are commonly expected of a Biostatistician.
Role as a Researcher: Research in biostatistics is characterized by a commitment to statistical science where foundations, methodology, and applications to the solution of public health and biomedical problems are mutually supportive. The goals of foundational research are in the development of better strategies, or ways of reasoning, for empirical studies. The goals of methodological research are in the creation of new tools or techniques for drawing inferences from data. The goals of application research are in the implementation of the aforementioned foundations and methodologies. Upon completion of the PhD in Public Health Sciences degree with a concentration in Biostatistics, the student will have demonstrated proficiency in the following research competencies:
Perform independent research where original/new biostatistical foundations, methodologies or applications are developed.
Review and synthesize literature and proposals critically from a biostatistical point of view in preparation for future peer-reviewed publications and grant proposals.
Role as a Collaborator/Communicator: Collaboration is characterized by a responsibility to ensure that researchers from various other disciplines have access to statistical knowledge, resources, and support which enhance the quality, integrity, and validity of their studies or projects. Communication is characterized by a demonstration of skills in written, oral, and graphical translation of statistical ideas, methods, and results in non-statistical terminology. Upon completion of the PhD in Public Health Sciences degree with a concentration in Biostatistics, the student will have demonstrated proficiency in the following collaboration and communication competencies:
Adapt and apply existing statistical methods as dictated by the needs of a particular study or project as it relates to, but not limited to, study design and analysis.
Effectively translate biostatistical ideas, methods, and results to collaborating colleagues.
Role as an Educator: Scholarship is characterized by the dissemination of gained knowledge to public health students, professionals, and scientists. Upon completion of the PhD in Public Health Sciences degree with a concentration in Biostatistics, the student will have demonstrated proficiency in the following scholarship competencies:
Identify biostatistical concepts and methods needed by a specified group of people.
Disseminate the said concepts and methods effectively through lectures and written materials.
The PhD program requires a minimum of 90 semester credit hours (SCH) post-baccalaureate degree and is offered on a full time or part-time basis. Any graduate credits post-baccalaureate, including master's degree courses may be applied to coursework outlined within the PhD degree plan. A student may apply up to 42 SCH of previously taken graduate level courses toward the completion of the Ph.D. coursework (Advanced Standing). All such courses are subject to approval by the advisor.
PhD Core Competencies (see below)
2016-2017 Curriculum Course Descriptions
PhD Core Courses: 33 SCH
BACH 5300 Theoretical Foundations of Individuals & Community Health
BIOS 5300 Principles of Biostatistics
EOHS 5300 Environmental Determinants of Health
EPID 5300 Principles of Epidemiology
HMAP 5300 Introduction to Health Management & Policy
BIOS 5310 Intermediate Biostatistics
BIOS 6300 Advanced Methods in Biostatistics
HMAP 6360 Ethical Issues in Public Health
PHED 6118 Methods for Public Health Studies II
PHED 6220 Scientific and Grant Writing
PHED 6321 Pedagogy in Public Health
PHED 6314 Methods for Public Health Studies I
Concentration Required Courses: 33 SCH
BIOS 6314 Categorical Data Analysis
BIOS 6320 Biostatistical Research and Consulting
BIOS 6322 Longitudinal Data Analysis
BIOS 6324 Survival Analysis
EPID 5313 Introduction to Data Management and Statistical Computing
BIOS 6310 Probability and Statistical Inference
BIOS 6311 Linear Models
BIOS 6312 Methods of Survey Sampling
BIOS 6326 Methods of Clinical Trials
EPID 5310 Intermediate Epidemiology
EPID 5312 Survey Research & Questionnaire Design
Electives: 12 SCH
BIOS 6390* Advanced Topics in Biostatistics
BIOS 6399 Doctoral Independent Study in Biostatistics
EPID 6310 Advanced Methods in Epidemiology I
EPID 6325 Secondary Data Analysis
*May be repeated for credit provided the topics are different
Culminating Experience: 12 SCH
BIOS 6000 PhD Comprehensive Examination
BIOS 6395 Doctoral Dissertation (12 SCH)
PhD Professional and Academic Development
PhD CORE COMPETENCIES
Upon completion of the PhD in Public Health core courses, the student will have demonstrated proficiency in the following competencies:
Research Theories: synthesize historical, contemporary, and emerging theories and paradigms of significance to public health.
Critical Analysis: Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of existing research evidence and identify significant gaps in knowledge.
Research Methodology: Comprehend, design and apply relevant and advanced research methods based on rigorous standards of evidence.
Scientific Communications: Develop professional skills in scientific and grant writing, oral communication, and teaching.
Ethics: Uphold the highest ethical standards in all professional endeavors, including the design and implementation of research and the participation of human subjects.
Discovery and Translational Theory: Conduct investigative research, including areas that facilitate the translation and application of discovery to practice.
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New Saturday sessions are open from 18th May - We are pleased to announce our new Saturday session at Westminster Academy Sporthall which is open to all level players.
Session fees:
8 pounds for men
7 pounds for ladies
Penalty charges for breaking the following rules:
1) Did not RVSP - £ 4.00 + session fees
2) Cancel last minutes (After Friday midnight) - £ 4.00
3) No show - £ 8.00 (men) and £ 7.00 (ladies)
How to find us:
Please note that the entrance to the Westminster Academy sports centre is at the bottom end of Torquay Street which is off Harrow Road. For details see this Google map link:
When do you play?
4 Courts from 2.30 to 5.30 pm on Saturday.
What shuttles do you play with?
Feather shuttlecocks will be supplied.
What about racket?
You can purchase excellent Finnex racquets from Andy. Test racquets are available.
What about insurance?
We are private individuals getting together to play for fun, therefore we accept no liability for any loss or injury, however sustained, while taking part in club activities. If you want to cover yourself against injury to yourself or others, please make sure you have the appropriate insurance.
In the interest of health and safety, proper wear is a must in this club which means no casual wear and no barefoot on the court.
RSVP "Yes" to book a spot!
If your plans changed and you can no longer attend the session you have booked please show some consideration and change your RSVP from 'Yes' to 'No' at the earliest opportunity. If people who RSPV but no shows will be charged £8 booking fees upon the next visit.
Refunds are not offered for this Meetup.
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Bowen Family Systems Clinical Seminars of Kansas City
Carroll Hoskins, LSCSW
Clinical Training Seminar
Peg Donley, LSCSW
Carroll Hoskins, LSCSW
Contact Peg Donley LSCSW and Carroll Hoskins LSCSW
Carroll Hoskins, LSCSW
Carroll Hoskins began her professional career in elementary and special education. She soon found herself looking toward the effect of family relationships on student functioning. This led her to obtain a Master's in Social Work from the University of Kansas. She then began working as a psychiatric social worker at Western Missouri Mental Health Center, which primarily served an indigent population.
There she became even more interested in family functioning and began post-graduate training in Family Therapy at the Menninger Foundation in Topeka, Kansas. She completed the two year program for Community Practitioners as well as the Menninger-Kansas City Advanced Family Therapy Training Program in Bowen Systems Theory. She continued her professional training in the Special Postgraduate Program in Family Systems and Family Psychotherapy for Mental Health Professionals at the Georgetown Family Center in Washington, DC.
In 1983, Ms. Hoskins joined the staff of Menninger-Kansas City as a psychotherapist. In 1995, this group established a private practice as Psychiatric and Family Services of Greater Kansas City, LLC where Ms. Hoskins continues to practice individual, couples and family therapy. She also provides clinical consultation for mental health professionals, as well as work system consultations for other professionals.
From 1983 to 2000, Ms. Hoskins was a faculty member and supervisor in the Menninger-Kansas City Family Therapy Training Program in Bowen Theory for Community Practitioners. From 1998 to 2000, she served as Clinical Director of that program. When the Menninger program ended, Ms. Donley and Ms. Hoskins began Bowen Family Systems Clinical Seminars.
Ms. Hoskins is licensed in Kansas as a LSCSW and a LCMFT and in Missouri as a LCSW. She is also a member of NASW, ACSW and AAMFT.
For appointments call:
Carroll Hoskins, LSCSW
8340 Mission Road, Suite 201
Prairie Village KS 66206
(913) 648-2892


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Greater Love Hath No Man….
…than Chris Shays for his beloved Blackwater mercenary boss.
If his definition of a "perfect" job is opening fire on a crowded intersection and killing 11 Iraqis, I think Crazy Shaysie must indeed be smitten. He's setting the bar a wee bit low.
Perhaps Jim Himes can free Shays up a bit give the two lovebirds more time to spend together.
You can help him out. Do it for love.
Update: Howie has more on Republicans Who Love Blackwater. Wonder if Junior will get his veto on.


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English in Pictures Food Free
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English in pictures gives you an opportunity to learn new languages as fast as you were doing it in childhood. As kids we were memorizing hundreds of words without effort. It worked due to strong associative memory and connection between words and sensation.
We offer you:
1. To overcome physiological barriers
2. To learn anywhere anytime in any conditions.
3. To learn main set of words quick and easy
4. To memorize foreign words relying not on translation, but on object.
Multimedia technologies make constant progress giving more opportunities to learn foreign languages. This application contains:
1. Intuitively understandable interface
2. Dictionary in a list view and progress for each word
3. Gesture managed gallery
4. Study process statistics for each category
5. Function of word pronunciation in one click
6. Independency from the internet connection
Besides that you get:
1. 6 dictionary categories about food used in everyday life
2. More than 200 words and images carefully selected by linguists
3. 2 exercise types for strong association building between object and foreign word
* There are phones that do not support text-to-speech. We are not to be held reliable in this situations.
*To check whether your phone has text-to-speech capabilities go to Menu -> Settings -> Voice input & output -> Text-to-speech settings. On models with Android 1.6 go to Menu -> Settings -> Speech synthesis.
* If Pico TTS engine is not installed, please install it by clicking "Install voice data".
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Association of Vitamin D, Parathyroid Hormone and Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 With Infarction-related Arrhythmia in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified October 2013 by Yonsei University.
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
Yonsei University
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Yonsei University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: October 23, 2013
Last updated: October 28, 2013
Last verified: October 2013
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Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
To investigate the effect of vitamin D deficiency on the development of arrhythmia in patients with acute myocardial infarction.
|Acute Myocardial Infarction
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Case-Only
Time Perspective: Prospective
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: Heart AttackU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Yonsei University:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Events of acute myocardial infarction-associated arrhythmia [ Time Frame: first 48 hours after onset of acute myocardial infarction ]incidence of acute myocardial infarction-associated arrhythmia types of arrhythmia, duration of arrhythmia, persistence of arrhythmia
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
plasma blood sample (5ml)
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|August 2013
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|August 2015
|Primary Completion Date:
|October 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
SACS cohort
patients with acute myocardial infarction at Severance hospital
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|20 Years to 90 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Probability Sample
Study Population
patients with acute myocardial infarction
Inclusion Criteria:
- age ≥20 years
- diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (confirmed by cardiac enzyme and EKG)
- subjects who agreed with informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- previous history of arrhythmia before onset of acute myocardial infarction
- currently taking anti-arrhythmic drugs
- severe condition of comorbid diseases that can cause more serious effects on patients than acute myocardial infarction does (e.g., cancer, cerebrovascular diseases, acute bleeding etc.)
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When we get bored or stressed, some of us tend to head for the stores to look for something to do. Maybe we want a new book, a new CD, or a new movie. Maybe we want new clothes so we can jazz up our wardrobe. Maybe a new board or video game will do the trick. This quest for new stuff might alleviate the boredom or the stress for a while, but it can get expensive and lead to a lot of clutter in your house. The next time you feel the urge for something new, try going shopping in your own home, first.
What do I mean by shopping in your own home? Many of us (except the most disciplined of people) buy things that we never get around to using. We buy books and forget about them or don't have time to read them. We buy CD's and listen to that one great track and never listen to the rest. We buy movies and never get around to watching them. We buy board and video games but then never get around to playing them. We buy clothes, shoes, and housewares that we see on sale and then we put them away to be used when other stuff wears out. We receive gifts that we're not sure what to do with so we stuff them in a closet. Wherever it comes from or whatever the reason it has been ignored, chances are you've got something hiding in your house that will be "new" to you.
Rather than going to the store and looking for something new, take some time and go through your closets and see what you've been missing. Look under your bed and in your entertainment center. Look in the basement and in the rec room. Check your book shelves. Look in your cabinets and utility closets. Chances are that you'll be able to find at least one thing that's "new" to you because you forgot you even had it. When you find it, take it out and use it. Read the book. Listen to the other ten tracks on the CD. Watch the movie or TV show. Play the game. Replace your old clothes with the "new" ones you find. Put the "new" dishes or towels into use and toss the old ones. Enjoy what you have on hand rather than adding to the clutter by buying more new stuff that you'll forget about.
Maybe you're super disciplined and you can't find even one thing in the house that you've never used. If you just can't find anything "new" in your house, try to find new ways to use some of your old stuff. Maybe you've got a video game that you've played many times solo, but you've never tried playing it online with others or in multi-player mode. Maybe you've got a board game that has an alternate set of rules that lets you play it in a different way. Maybe you've listened to that CD over and over, but have you ever tried making a video to go along with your favorite song or making a mash up of the best songs? If you've watched your favorite movie on DVD, have you also watched the bonus features? If not, get it out and watch those deleted scenes or watch the movie with the commentary track on. Try getting creative with your clothes. Maybe you can create new outfits with what you have or, if you have sewing skills, maybe you can alter something you own to make it different. Use your creativity to find new ways to use some of your older stuff before you head to the store to buy more.
Sure, there are times when you just need to head to the store for something new. And that's okay, in moderation. Only resort to the store when you've thoroughly exhausted all of the unused and underutilized stuff in your own home. You'll cut down on clutter and you'll save a lot of money if you shop in your own home, first.


text: Republic vs Democracy: Popular Misconception Charles / November 5, 2016 / Comments Off on Republic vs Democracy: Popular Misconception Many people misunderstand the terms of republic and democracy. These two forms of government are similar, yet they differ by the limitations that are mentioned in the Constitution and guard the rights of minorities. Both systems can be representational, which means people choose a person (politician) to represent them and their interests in the government. However, in a republic, the minority and their interests are protected by a set of laws, while in the so-called "pure democracy" the majority has a full advantage over the minority. Most developed countries call themselves democratic republics, operating according to a constitution that can be changed by the government chosen. Yet, most people, including Americans, aim at a "pure democracy", often not understanding that it's not a representative democracy. The Main Differences Between Democracy and Republic In democracy, the country is ruled by the majority, not leaving the minority even a protection of their interests and rights. In republic, any representative of the minority is protected at least by the basic laws stated in a valid constitution, so he or she can't be imposed by the opinion of the majority. In democracy all citizens have equal rights to state their point of view in any decision. In republic people have the same rights, but the individuals are protected by the law. Confusion in the US. Americans confuse pure and representative forms of democracy. In the country there's a representative style, which is obvious as we have elections that choose these representatives. Republic is very much alike, and the US formally is a republic as it's life is mostly ruled by the laws stated in the Constitution. In democracy, freedom of religion is granted, yet the majority most often limits this freedom for the minority. In republic, as there is a constitutional rule not to interfere with the freedom of religion, the rights of the minorities can't be overridden. In democracy, all people are equal, yet the minority isn't protected from the majority. In republic, it is protected by the Constitution. You see? In democracy it's all about the united group of people, while republic is all about individuals and their rights' protection. Both forms of government are valid and working, yet many people don't understand what is the key difference between them. As for today, the term "republic" is mostly used to describe a representative form of democracy. This is what makes the matter difficult, as it is democratic yet differs from it by the protection of the minority rights. more → Posted in: Criticize Up, US has fallen, White House Down


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There is a well known problem with these printers while printing directly to a cd (one of the main marketing points of this new model).
After 15 or so discs being run through the machine, the tray will slip while going in. After awhile a physical push is needed for the process to even work.
The cause of this is the leading clear plastic edge on the front of the cd tray. This gets worn down and the printer cannot grab it effectively.
The solution i have come up with is simply attatching a strip of tyvek tape to the lip of the tray, and folding it over to the bottom. This will make the lip a bit thicker and easier for the printer to grab. I use tyvek tape because of its durability. Regular scotch tape might work fine but i doubt for very long.
I have done this with great success, i will try to post a pic soon, but its not a very complicated idea...
Its a heck of a lot better than buying a new tray for $10
here's the pic of the tray with the tape installed, front and back. Sorry if it seems a little hillrod, but it works good.
I didnt feel the need to trim the back perfectly as it really doesnt matter, i think it actually holds a little better anyway.
Just use the factory cut edge of the tape to get the top lined up right.
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I guess this means Fox is really committed to a sequel to last year's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine". Or at least, their star Hugh Jackman is. Word is that Jackman has dropped out of the comedy "Avon Man" in order to devote the coming Fall entirely to training for the comic book sequel.
With a script by Christopher McQuarrie, the "Wolverine" sequel is expected to take Logan and his shiny claws to Japan, where he will no doubt tangle with modern-day Samurais, ninja assassins, and other assorted bad dudes with deadly intensions and even sharper blades.
Now all Fox has to do is find a director for the big-budget movie. It doesn't look likely, though, that Bryan Singer, who is on the wish list of may fanboys, will be available to direct by next year given his current commitments.
Despite having an unfinished work print leaked onto the Internet months before it was scheduled to arrive in theaters, 2009's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" still went on to earn $373 million in worldwide grosses from a $150 million dollar budget. The film has since gone on to make an additional $74 million in DVD.


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Figure Sale
We're selling our figures, that we've collected over the last few years. I'll also ship to other countries than Germany (were I live), so if you're interested in buying any (or more) of my figures, please let me know where you are from, so that I can calculate the shipping costs.
I've created a special site on my blog with prices in Euro on: https://dieta.nu/sale
This is only the first part - there are so many figures to take photos of, that I will update my site and this thread later.
However, here are the photos I've taken today of the first stack of figures!


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Wayne Caudill has been named the state's Student Leader of the Year.
You might picture the college junior as a youth, maybe a a little wet behind the ears but doing well in academics.
Not exactly.
Caudill is 29. He was a troublemaker who didn't graduate high school, later served as a combat medic in Iraq and came home to cope with PTSD, booze and pain killers.
The prestigious Colorado Leadership Alliance award is given by the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation. The alliance is one of its community programs.
Katie Kramer, is vice president of the Denver-based Boettcher Foundation, which provides funding for the Alliance. She also chaired the selection committee, and had this to say about Caudill:
"He is a nontraditional student and has had unique experiences before college that have allowed him to touch people. He has the heart for making life better for others."
She said he was chosen for the award because of his ability to stay positive and never quit despite a lot of adversity in his life.
"He has shown grit in putting his own life together and helping teens do the same," she noted.
But Caudill is modest. "I didn't think I have done anything extraordinary. I just like to help kids."
These days you can find him studying at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, helping his 9-year-old son with homework, playing tea party with his 4-year-old daughter or volunteering as a Colorado Springs Teen Court case manager and moderator. The program provides an alternative to sentencing for kids 10 to 18 who commit misdemeanors. Teen volunteers review the cases and deliver restorative justice sentences of community service and making amends.
"I make sure the kids are making mature decisions," Caudill says.
He knows such second chances and support systems are all important.
You can see it reflected in the mementoes by his desk tucked in a corner of his family room.
There's the "I love you" balloons from his wife, Alice, and a sign that says "Make Each Day Count." On the wall are college diplomas belonging to his parents, who both served in the Army.
"They are my inspiration," he says. "They didn't come from a whole lot and did great. My dad got his college degree at 45, and my mom was almost 50. And they stood by me. So did my wife. She's been through a lot."
It may all sound hunky dory now, but it isn't.
"It's been a struggle," he says.
He served in the U.S. Army from 2003 to 2007. While in Iraq, he sustained combat injuries including traumatic brain injury, and suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He has nightmares and migraines. He wears hearing aids. When he got back to the states, he drank too much, took too many painkillers and lost a job because of it. He received rehab and counseling through the Colorado Drug Court program.
Afterwards, he enrolled in Pikes Peak Community College. Now at UCCS, he is working on a bachelor of innovation degree. It's a unique program that focuses on business entrepreneurship, creativity and business teamwork.
At UCCS, he was one of 40 students chosen for the Chancellor's Leadership Class program, which provides scholarships, leadership theory, mentoring and community service projects. He is also an El Pomar scholar.
Caudill still receives PTSD therapy. "Running the Incline helps, too," he says.
He studies five or more hours a day. It isn't the easiest thing. But he does have an A minus in business calculus.
"It's hard to concentrate. But I just keep picturing my kids and wife seeing me walk across the stage at graduation," he says. "I want the kids to aspire to that too."
A friend introduced him to community service with Colorado Springs Teen Court in 20011. It was a perfect fit. He understands where the kids are coming from. When he was a teen, he was often in trouble, skipped school and didn't graduate. He eventually got his GED in the Army.
He likes working for nonprofits that help others. In a way it is like being a medic, he explains.
"I'd treat their wounds, but I felt my being there also in some way nourished their soul, provided that human connection that it would be OK."
He will graduate in 2014. After that, he says, "I'd like to work on putting veterans to work."
That means creating ways infantry expertise can translate into civilian jobs he explains.
"If you have a job and are contributing, it does a lot to fight depression, alcoholism, suicide all that."
For his senior project, he is organizing a Veteran's Conference at UCCS. Speakers will include business leaders, soldiers and others who will discuss problems that veterans face when returning home and how employers can work with veterans as employees.
He will be honored by the Alliance at a Celebrating Civic Leadership luncheon April 11 in Denver.
He said in an El Pomar video that the award really belongs to others, his mentors, fellow project volunteers, his family.
"It's everyone's award and it's a tremendous honor to be recognized for all their work and my work."
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National fuel and lubricants distributor Crown Oil has acquired the key assets of Samuel Cooke a leading North West fuel supplier. Crown Group managing director Matt Greensmith explained,The Samuel Cooke name dates from 1845 and is associated with good service so we will continue to trade on this while assuring all existing customers close attention and service. Crown and Cooke are both long established family-owned businesses that have built sound reputations that are so often the hallmark of independent companies.
Following the merger into Crown Oil, Samuel Cooke customers will have access to a wider range of advanced low carbon fuels and speciality lubricants. In line with Crown Oils environmental commitment all Sam Cookes delivery mileage by road tankers will now be fully carbon offset.
Crown Oil general manager, Mark Andrews, noted,Crown Oil has grown significantly in recent years and this is a perfect opportunity for us to reinforce our position as one of the UKs largest independent fuel and lubricants suppliers.
A handful of former employees from Samuel Cooke have already joined Crown Oil and the company is hopeful that there will be more employment opportunities as the former Samuel Cooke business is consolidated into the Crown Group. Additional staff will be based at Crown Oils administrative headquarters and depot, The Oil Centre adjoining the Bury exit on the M66.
Among the new services available to Samuel Cooke customers, Crown Oil (crownoil.co.uk) offer technical services to blend products to meet specific client needs. A mixed fleet of tankers optimises load delivery and systems to automate delivery to ensure continuity of supply for larger users. In addition to fuels and lubricants, the Crown Group can also provide business customers with electricity, gas and telecommunication services and a raft of services for utility connection and upgrade.
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Ashton Kutcher reportedly splashed out $5,000 on a phone case for Mila Kunis.
The two stars are rumoured to be dating and were recently spotted enjoying a kiss, although neither has confirmed the romance.
It's now been claimed Ashton has already presented Mila with a very special case for her cell phone.
"He spent five thousand bucks on Mila's case. Needless to say, she loved it!" an insider told National Enquirer.
The one-of-a-kind piece was designed by Ashton and features dazzling jewels. Among them are pink crystals, which he arranged for both their initials to be featured in on the front – encased in a heart.
Mila and Ashton have been friends ever since they appeared on TV programme That '70s Show together. Things are said to be going well between them, with claims they are already sharing a home.
"Like any new couple in love, they're pretty much joined at the hip," a source recently said.
"They're staying with each other most nights. Mila's practically moved in to Ashton's Hollywood home."
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If you recently purchased a Galaxy S5 from Samsung, you know it's a dynamite device that is deserving of its praise. If you want to protect it from the world around you, Pelican has you covered with their ProGear Voyager case. Using the same material as they do in their military endeavors, Pelican has one of the boldest, safest cases we've seen for the Galaxy S5 yet.
Built to withstand just about anything you can throw at your Galaxy S5 (or throw your device at), the Pelican ProGear Voyager manages to still look sharp. Often times, a rugged case looks like a VCR tape, but not here. While it absolutely adds some bulk to your device, the ProGear Voyager isn't obnoxiously large.
Inside the back cover, you'll find a soft elastomer material that will keep your phone in place and well guarded from scratches. A similar TPR material follows the case around the back, where two bold stripes make for a soft grip. That semi-tacky material also adorns the edges, making sure you never lose grip of your Galaxy S5.
Polycarbonate make up the rest of the case, and provide additional shock absorption. The two materials work in tandem to absorb and distribute shock caused by drops. Pelican says the case is tested to withstand multiple drops, and is tested to military specifications to do so.
A screen protector keeps the monitor tidy, and is designed to withstand scratches. You can use any screen protector you like, and we preferred a recently tested TYLT screen guard. Pelican's included offering is just fine, though, taking nothing away from the screen. When combatted with keys and the like, both held up just fine.
A holster keeps your Galaxy S5 on the hip, or wherever else you'd like to clip it. The holster is made to hold the phone face-in, keeping it safe from any bumps or impact that may occur. Made of the same rugged polycarbonate as the case itself, the holster is one we wouldn't cringe for if it somehow dropped with the phone.
Using the phone with the Pelican case was no problem, as the company has done an admirable job keeping a tough case as slim as possible. The volume and power buttons are covered, which takes a bit of getting used to, but we didn't have any trouble using them. The cover for the power port was tough to manage with the case on, but that's a Samsung issue, not Pelican's. Getting that little door open isn't easy when a Galaxy S5 is naked, but the case stays out of the way as much as possible here.
Touch capacity was a bit hindered, as the case adds a noticeable ridge around the screen edge. In normal use cases (checking email, scrolling a web page one-handed, etc.) the ridge isn't noticeable. Start to edge toward the sides of the screen, though, and you see where it may come into play.
Adding minimal bulk, you get major protection. For the rough-and-rugged, or just clumsy, the ProGear Voyager from Pelican is a winner. It's also a good option for those who may have kids that abscond with their phone from time to time to check out movies or TV shows.
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NASA has announced the discovery of an Earth-sized planet just the right distance from its star to potentially support life.
"This is the first validated Earth-sized planet in the habitable zone of another star," said Elisa Quintana, a research scientist at the SETI Institute and the NASA Ames Research Center.
"It is no longer in the realm of science fiction," Quintana said during a NASA news conference broadcast Thursday.
Nobody has seen this planet, nor will they in the foreseeable future. Its presence was detected when it passed in front of a dim, distant star.
Astronomers, working on large ground-based telescopes to confirm what was found by NASA's planet-hunting Kepler Space Telescope, say it's the proper size and distance from its sun to be deemed in the habitable zone.
"We don't know if the planet is habitable," said Kepler scientist Steve Howell. "We don't know if it has an atmosphere, and that probably will not be known," he said. "That kind of raises the question 'Oh, what's the point?' " said Howell.
The point, he said, is that the planet exists and others — many of them much closer than this one — await discovery.
To be clear, this planet probably looks nothing like the artist's conception of it that accompanies the article announcing it in the journal Science.
The illustration shows a Minnesota-like terrain with a lake surrounded by trees that are oddly colored by the weak visible light emanating from a red sun.
It is based on inferences that the scientists investigating Kepler 186f make in their paper on the discovery.
Astronomers expect it is a rocky planet about the size of Earth that orbits its star in the habitable or "Goldilocks" zone — not so hot that water on it would be vaporized and not so cold that it would be frozen solid.
The search for exoplanets orbiting stars other than the sun had, until this announcement, produced no candidates close to Earth's size that were in the habitable zone. Kepler has discovered giant planets in the habitable zone and Earth-sized planets too close to their suns to sustain water and life, but none with the right stuff for potential habitability.
Unfortunately, it is too far away to ever visit, or even image.
Kepler 186f is the fifth planet found orbiting this particular M dwarf star, about 500 light-years from Earth. A light-year is about 6 trillion miles.
The other four planets, all about Earth's size, orbit closer to the star, forming "almost a miniature solar system," said Mark Everett, of the Tucson-based National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), who helped Kepler scientists verify the discovery.
Everett and Howell, who formerly worked at NOAO, are two of the paper's 23 co-authors. They were on a team that used the Gemini North and Keck telescopes on Mauna Kea in Hawaii to rule out the presence of a second star in the vicinity of the planet's host star.
"We found this to be a single star, which simplifies a lot of the assumptions we can make about the properties of the star and the planet," Everett said.
The planet orbits its sun every 129.9 Earth days. Kepler, which pointed its photometer, or light meter, at the same field of 160,000 stars for more than four years, recorded eight transits of the planet.
The transit method of exoplanet detection uses the slight dimming of a star's light to determine the size of a planet passing in front of it.
This planet is a lot closer to its sun than the Earth is to ours.
If it were in our solar system, its position would be somewhere near the orbit of Mercury, the hottest planet.
This planet's sun, however, is smaller and cooler — a little more than half the size and mass of our sun. Energy hitting this planet would be about the same as that hitting mostly frozen Mars from our sun, said Howell.
Howell, said, however, that this planet is twice the size of Mars and could have an atmosphere that would warm its surface and support liquid water.
Astronomers don't know the planet's mass and, hence, can't say for certain that it is a rocky planet. They infer that it is by comparing it to other solar systems and other solar system models. Other planets this size would be Earthlike — rocky and possibly supporting liquid water.
Tom Barclay, a research scientist with the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute, and lead author with Quintana of the paper in Science, said the planet is "more like an Earth cousin, than an Earth twin" because of the different qualities of their parent suns.
This planet is so faint and so far away, said Howell, that follow-up observations to characterize its atmosphere would be fruitless.
Better opportunities may be closer by, NASA scientists said Thursday.
Closer M dwarf stars will be targeted by NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), said Douglas Hudgins, of NASA's exoplanet exploration program. It will launch in 2017.
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), whose near-infrared camera was built at the University of Arizona, will be "ideally suited" to study the atmosphere, composition, weather and habitability of candidates found by TESS, Hudgins said. JWST is set to launch in 2018.
Marcia Rieke, of the UA's Steward Observatory, said the James Webb telescope wasn't built with exoplanet investigation in mind, but it's "a flexible observatory" that can certainly find the telltale signs of habitability — "water, CO2, methane and a whole bunch of other things."
Rieke headed the team that built NIRCam, the primary near-infrared imager for the telescope. "JWST is going to be a really wonderful machine for doing this kind of science even though it was designed to look for the first light in the universe."
Rieke said her group recently held a three-day meeting to discuss how NIRCam can best be used in exoplanet discovery and characterization. Exoplanet discovery wasn't a big topic when NASA first planned JWST, the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope, she said. "It's quite interesting that something we had never planned on is now going to be such a big deal," she said.
The search for candidates could come sooner than TESS's 2017 launch. Howell said the Kepler team is hoping to get the go-ahead from NASA to use its damaged telescope to search for planets around nearby M dwarfs.
Engineers have devised a workaround that involves pointing its solar collectors at the sun and using that force and its remaining reaction wheels to orient it to a star field that includes stars that are "brighter and closer by," said Howell.


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Relive MSGVarsity.com's coverage from 2013 New York State individual wrestling championships on Feb. 22-23 from Albany.
Watch as MSG Varsity's Gregg Sarra breaks down the New York State wrestling finals.
Keep checking back for all updated results from the 2013 NYS Division I wrestling championships.
Ward Melville's Nick Piccininni won the NYS 113-pound title over Chenango Fork's Kyle Kelly and was named Most Outstanding Wrestler. His win was one of seven titles Suffolk grapplers captured.
Sayville's Matt Leshinger won the 132-pound title with a 3-1 decision over Amsterdam's Brandon Lapi. His win was one of 10 Long Island champions.
Longwood's Corey Rasheed won the 152-pound championship over Great Neck South's Chris Koo in just 0:56 Saturday night in Albany, NY.
Tyler Grimaldi became the first state champion in Half Hollow Hills West history, with a 9-3 win over MacArthur's Steve Schneider for the 160-pound title
MSGVarsity.com's Tom Liodice and other guests took your questions and provided detailed analysis of the NYS Div. I wrestling finals from the Times Union Center in Albany, NY.
Watch highlights from the semifinal round from the NYS Wrestling Championships.
Keep checking back for all updated results from the 2013 NYS Division II wrestling championships.
A combined 59 wrestlers from Nassau and Suffolk qualified for this weekend's NYS tournament with 19 Suffolk wild cards, which begs the question - is the Wild Card too 'wild?'
Join MSGVarsity.com's Tom Liodice as he provides live updates from Albany at the Times Union Center at the NYS Wrestling semifinals.
Watch highlights from the preliminary and quarterfinal round from the NYS Wrestling Championships.
Photos from Day 1 of NYS Wrestling Tourney - Preliminaries
Sachem North's Gio Santiago comeback in the quarterfinals highlights Long Island's involvement in the Div. I wrestling tournament Friday night.
Port Jefferson's Matteo DeVincenzo and Locust Valley's Nick Casella and Sam Ward look to become Long Island's first D-II state champion.
MSGVarsity.com's Tom Liodice provided live updates from Day 1 of the 2013 NYS Wrestling Championships from Albany, NY
Read the recap MSG Varsity experts Nick Garone and Tom Liodice chatted about this weekend's NYS Wrestling Championships from Albany, NY.
The best wrestlers of Suffolk County earned their county titles in the Division I wrestling finals at Walt Whitman High School on Wednesday evening.
The best wrestlers in Nassau County earned their county titles in the Division I wrestling finals at Hofstra University on Tuesday night.
MSG Varsity reveals the NYS wrestling wild cards from Section 1 and Section 9.
There was amazing storylines at the 2013 Section 1 D1 wrestling finals, read about them all right here.
Monroe-Woodbury cruises to a championship behind three champions including AJ Voelker at 170 pounds


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