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Feeding an Infant with Cleft Lip and Palate
A baby with a cleft lip and/or palate will have some special needs with feeding. As parents, you will learn together how best to feed your baby.
Cleft Lip Only (No Cleft Palate)
If the infant has only a cleft lip, there should be no loss of suction and the infant should be able to suck well from a bottle or a breast. When the gum and lip are cleft, the infant's suction may be reduced and the baby may need a bottle with a freer flow rate, such as one of the vented bottles on the market (for example, Doctor Brown's Natural Flow or Playtex Ventair), or a juice nipple. Some parents find that pushing the two sides of the lip together without blocking the nostrils restores suction immediately.
Breastfeeding an infant with a cleft lip but no cleft palate will be successful, but sometimes requires a changed feeding position so that the mother's breast tissue fills the gap in the lip or the gum. A Lactation Consultant should be a good resource in finding the best way to breastfeed your baby with cleft lip only.
Cleft Palate
The most immediate concern for a baby with cleft palate is good nutrition. Having a cleft palate prevents an infant from creating enough suction in the nipple to draw out milk from the breast, or formula from a regular infant feeding bottle. This is because there is an opening between your child's nose and mouth that allows air to escape, preventing your baby from making a tight seal when suckling. To illustrate this point, picture trying to suck milk through a straw with a hole in it. If you work very hard, you may be able to suck in small amount, but not enough to provide nourishment. Your newborn needs to minimize the work needed for feeding; otherwise, he will not gain weight as he needs to (because he's using too many calories trying to feed).
For this reason, we do not advise breastfeeding an infant with cleft palate because this cannot provide for his nutritional needs. You may choose to provide breast milk for your baby by pumping and safely storing breast milk to be fed with a special cleft palate bottle. Placing your baby to the breast will help stimulate your milk supply for pumping and facilitate mother-child bonding, but because of your child's cleft palate, suckling at the breast will not give your child sufficient nutrition for growth. Your baby will need to use a special bottle designed for infants with cleft palate.
The most commonly used bottles for infants with a cleft palate include the Haberman Feeder, the Enfamil Cleft Palate Nurser by Mead Johnson, and the Pigeon Bottle and Nipple. Each of these feeding systems work a little differently. You may need to try several kinds of bottles/nipples before you find the one that works best for your baby. Many parents who have received a prenatal cleft diagnosis find it helpful to obtain bottles before the baby is born so they can see how they work and practice putting them together and using them.
The Cleft Palate Foundation (www.cleftline.org) is a wonderful resource and provides clear instructions on feeding an infant with a cleft palate, along with videos to show you exactly what to do with plenty of helpful tips. You may also order written materials and specialty bottles through their website. Click here for more information from the Cleft Palate Foundation on feeding infants with cleft palate.
When you feed your baby with a cleft palate, do not be alarmed if and when you see some milk draining out of the nose. That is simply milk leaking through the opening between the nose and the mouth. Your child has automatic reactions, just like anyone else, that protect his airway, so he may cough but the drainage from the nose will not cause harm. Keep in mind your baby doesn't know this leakage is not typical to every baby. You and he will both learn ways to feed him that minimize the leaking (also called "nasal regurgitation"). If there is a great amount of liquid in the nose, or if your baby spits up, tilt him forward. He will swallow any extra milk in the back of his throat. The extra milk in the front of the mouth and nose will drain out by gravity. You may use bulb suction to help, but positioning your baby forward, with head down, is important to prevent any extra liquid from moving from the back to the front of the throat.
In general, hold your baby up in a semi-upright seated position, to limit the amount of liquid that enters the nasal passage, with his head and shoulders in one hand and the bottle in your other hand.
Try to limit your baby's feedings to no more than 30 minutes. Beyond that time, the amount of work it takes for him to feed is probably greater than the number of extra calories he'll take in. And you need a break, too! As he gets better at feeding, these times will decrease and the amount he eats will increase. Your baby needs to be weighed frequently at his pediatrician's office in the early weeks to ensure he doesn't lose too much weight, and that he begins gaining weight appropriately (make sure your baby is weighed naked-no diaper-for the first few weeks to ensure accuracy). Ideally, he will return to his birth weight within 2 weeks, and gain weight normally after this. Some babies take a little longer to regain their birth weight.
At UNC Children's Hospital, we have Feeding Therapists on staff who can arrange a feeding session with you and your baby to offer hands-on feeding instruction, including positioning, bottle usage, milk flow rate, and many other helpful hints. If there are problems, the therapist can help determine which feeding system may work better. Most families only need one session with the therapist, but ongoing feeding sessions may be offered if needed. For infants who need extra help, the Feeding Therapists are a great resource. Contact Rachel Heller, RN, Craniofacial Nurse, at (919) 843-1088 about arranging a feeding appointment at the time of your child's initial appointment with your Plastic Surgeon.
Please keep in mind that UNC Children's Hospital and the Feeding team are unable to provide a supply of bottles or nipples to families. For Medicaid patients, the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program established by the federal government and administered at the county level, may provide specialty cleft palate bottles and nipples with a physician's prescription. Click here for the North Carolina WIC Program website.
Please click here for information about your ordering specialty bottles for your infant by phone or online through the Cleft Palate Foundation.
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1. How bad will their defense be following Scott Niedermayer's retirement? Probably very bad, though there are reasons for hope. First-round pick Cam Fowler, 18, showed smarts and great skating ability in preseason play. Luca Sbisa, 20, has boundless potential. After them, it's a patchwork of veterans such as Lubomir Visnovsky, Paul Mara and Andy Sutton. Goaltender Jonas Hiller deserved combat pay last season for compiling a .918 save percentage while opponents took an average of 33.4 shots per game, second-highest in the NHL.
2. They will have trouble keeping the puck out of their own net but shouldn't have trouble scoring. New captain Ryan Getzlaf had a monstrous training camp. Right wing Corey Perry looks bigger and more abrasive, if possible. Bobby Ryan struggled at center but should top 30 goals on the wing. Teemu Selanne and Saku Koivu are still productive. Youngsters Dan Sexton (nine goals in 41 games last season) and Matt Beleskey bring energy.

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Women in the Law
Littler Mendelson Tops Ranking for Female Lawyers
Posted Jun 3, 2009 8:21 AM CDT
By Debra Cassens Weiss
Littler Mendelson is ranked No. 1 in a new study for having the greatest percentage of female lawyers and partners.
Women make up 43.9 percent of the firm's lawyers and 29 percent of its partners, according to the results.
Overall, women made up 34 percent of the lawyers at the large firms surveyed by the American Lawyer; 45 percent were nonpartners and 19 percent partners. The study did not distinguish between nonequity and equity partners.
The top five law firms, based on percentage of women partners plus percentage of women lawyers, are:
Littler Mendelson, with 43.9 percent women lawyers and 29 percent women partners.
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, with 42.7 percent women lawyers and 26.7 percent women partners.
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, with 46 percent women lawyers and 21.9 percent women partners.
Ropes & Gray, with 44.5 percent women lawyers and 20.7 percent women partners.
Ice Miller, with 38.2 percent women lawyers and 26.9 percent women partners.
Highly leveraged law firms where it is difficult to make partner tend to have poor showings for women partners, the study found.
Law firm diversity consultant Arin Reeves told the American Lawyer she doesn't think it's an issue of conscious bias. Rather, female associates who take time off for children are often viewed as less committed and given fewer high-profile assignments.
"Basically, women get written off, they get discounted," Reeves told the publication. "You're not going to get the same opportunities as a senior [associate] to show you can shine."
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text: CalOHII is committed to supporting secure health information movement in California. The California Office of Health Information Integrity's (CalOHII) focus is to advance the secure movement of electronic health information, while ensuring that the data is protected and exchanged under strict medical privacy and confidentiality standards. CalOHII Director, Pamela Lane, explains how CalOHII's work continues to support better health and outcomes in California: "CalOHII's work is making confidential health information available when and where it's needed. For the past four years, the focus has been on the grant project to move patient information securely to providers, payers, and patients themselves. Now we'll work on expanding those 'lessons learned' to coordinate data exchange among State departments that manage patient information." This website is organized for the ease of the user — tools and resources under each tab were chosen to meet the needs of a specific stakeholder audience. These resources include documents, useful links, references, and videos. Please share your feedback and comments, and let us know if there is anything else we should include in our website by emailing us at OHI Comments at firstname.lastname@example.com. News & Publications CalOHII Monthly In Focus Newsletter 07/07/2014 The latest issue of the HIPAA In Focus Newsletter was posted on the CalOHII website. CalOHII publishes the HIPAA In Focus Newsletter to provide guidance and resources to HIPAA-impacted State Departments. To view the current content or any past editions, please see HIPAA In Focus Newsletters. Reports from ONC identify key role for California to use HIE for Emergency Medical Response and Disaster Preparedness May 14, 2014, 11:35 am / Health IT Buzz The Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) began to assess opportunities in California and the Gulf Coast to use health information exchange to support disaster preparedness and emergency medical service (EMS) response. Along with stakeholders in California and the Gulf Coast (including Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas), they completed a report that recommends two scenarios that could be implemented and eventually used to improve how states and communities respond to a disaster: Read more… $8 Million- Largest HIPAA Settlement to Date 05/07/2014 by Healthcare Update News the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights issued a press release announcing that two health care organizations agreed to resolve charges that they potentially violated the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA") privacy and security rules by failing to secure thousands of patients' electronic protected health information on their network. Read More... DeSalvo Unveils Plan to Transition ONC to "less siloed" Workgroups 04/08/2014 by HealthIT.gov At the April 8 meeting of the Health IT Policy Committee National Coordinator for Health IT, Karen DeSalvo talked about ONC's priorities, moving beyond Meaningful Use; in particular, she laid out plans for transitioning the agency's current workgroups into newer, "less siloed" workgroups. Read more... HITEC-LA, a project of L.A. Care Health Plan, Helps Small Practices and Clinics Switch from Paper Files to Electronic Records that Help Improve Patient Care 04/08/2014 by L.A. Care Health Plan has been awarded a one year no cost extension from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). The extension is through April 2015.The goal is to help 3,000 eligible primary care providers in L.A. County reach meaningful use and qualify for federal EHR incentives. To date, more than $55 million has been paid out to L.A. County providers. Read more.. ICD-10 Delay until October 2015 04/02/2014 by FierceHealthIT. ICD-10 delayed into law. Read more... The Legacy of California's State HIE Cooperative Agreement Program 02/10/2014 by eHeatlh"The Legacy of California's State HIE Cooperative Agreement Program" summarizes significant changes and improvements resulting from the HITECH Cooperative Agreement that will have lasting impact on California's healthcare landscape. The multimedia report includes text and brief video commentary from California HIE leaders. An infographic accompanies the report and provides a visual summary of achievements that continue to stimulate HIE in California for years to come. Read more... HIE Poised to Transform Pre-Hospital Care in California01/31/2014 by eHealthThe transfer of patients from ambulances to emergency rooms is one of the most critical and information-dependent points in healthcare. Hour-old information is considered useless. CalOHII and the State Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) launched a project to ensure that HIE becomes an integral part of California's emergency medical services and these services are recognized for aiding continuity of care. Read more… For News Archive


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Assassins Creed Revelations is a new game in the Assassins Creed series and full version of this is available for free download from the direct link given at the end of this article. Assassins Creed Revelations is a direct sequel to Assassins Creed Brotherhood. The game has been released for PS3 as well as Xbox 360 and here we have the Windows PC version of the game for free download.
The game features all the three characters from the previous games and you will be playing the roles of Desmond Miles, Ezio and Altair. Ubisoft are the developers and publishers of the game. For those who are new to the series it's an action adventure platforming game set in historical times with some parts based in today's world. Ezio is going to be seen for the final time in this game and it has been revealed that Renaissance era will be used for the final time in this game. Keep reading or skip to Assassins Creed Revelations Free Download which is given at the bottom of this page.
The game starts from where Brotherhood left. Desmond suffers a breakdown due to heavy usage of the Animus and is now trapped. The Assassins have kept him in specialized area to keep him safe. When he wakes up in the Animus he meets subject 16 who suffered with the same symptoms as he. Subject 16 was the last occupant of the Animus. Subject 16 explains to Desmond that the only way to get through the breakdown is to play the game and relive the memories of his ancestors completely until there is nothing left for the memories to show him. Only then can his mind separate the three entities giving him control of his mind. Go to the end for Assassins Creed Revelations Free Download.
The gameplay of Assassins Creed Revelations is the same as the games before and you will be climbing buildings and performing stunts to kill the targets. The open-world remains in this game as well with many objectives for you to pursue with the main story being the center.
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You will be playing the three main characters from the previous games. You will start as Desmond who gets into memories of Ezio. While on quest Ezio finds memories of Altair and that's when you will play the role of Altair. As in Assassins Creed Brotherhood you can capture districts from the templars in a similar way but this time the templars will try to take them back and you have to defend the districts using a mini-game called 'Tower Defense'. The recruiting of new assassins like in Brotherhood is still present and you can send them on different missions. Keep reading for Assassins Creed Revelations Free Download.
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It works. Copy crack to content and open AssassinsCreedRevelations.exe. Not the others or it will not work. Just use this one and you will be fine!
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For those who says it is not working : If you are getting UbisoftLauncher.exe stopped working error, try opening as administrator. It worked for me…
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Don't install in Program Files
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Name it Assassin's Creed Revelations
When installing select the folder you have created on C:
Copy all the files on SKIDROW folder to install dir
Good comments on the making of your own folder on the C: This was the case for me, otherwise I could not get the game running.
Now works fine.
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Don't forget to update directX and install the VCredist runtimes from the gaem folder. Especially the directx is important, you should make it a habit to install directx with every new game you get, they often contain specific files tailored for each game.
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Framingham, along with three other towns bisected by Route 9, is
poised to enter an era of evolutionary development that promises to bring
profound changes to the region, and that would likely include Northborough.
Representatives from the MetroWest Regional Collaborative and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council gave their view of what the commercial future might be along Route 9 during a public meeting Tuesday night inside the Dwight Hall Performing Arts Center at Framingham State University.
The public hearing, titled The Future of Route 9: Can We Achieve Growth Without Gridlock? focused on concepts that featured compact, mixed use developments along the highway that would be pedestrian and bicycle friendly while intelligently managing inevitable growth.
The hearing is the first of three that are intended to bring about a Route 9 MetroWest Smart Growth Plan for the section of Route 9 between I-495 to the west and I-95 (Route 128) to the east. Natick, Southborough and Wellesley are the other towns that are part of the Smart Growth Plan.
Framingham has begun thinking about ways to implement the changes required to manage and nurture the expected growth.
Some of the concepts that were brought forward at the public meeting, "Go hand-in-hand with the master plan," said Gene Kennedy, Framingham's assistant director of Community and Economic Development. The town's new master plan is in its final stages and its release in imminent.
"There is going to be growth along Route 9," said Bruce Leish, director of MetroWest Regional Collaborative.
Leish mentioned the region is currently in a commercial development lull and it is the ideal time to modify local zoning regulations to accommodate the precepts of the Smart Growth Plan.
"You don't see a lot of vacancies along Route 9," said Leish. He acknowledged that smart growth goals will not be achieved soon. "It will not happen now, but maybe 10 years from now."
Randall Arendt, an expert on commercial corridor development, planning and design presented numerous examples of commercial development from across the country that either hit the mark or fell short.
Leish offered four areas in Framingham that might be considered potential Smart Growth commercial areas: the area surrounding 9/90 and the Technology Park; The intersection of Temple Street and Route 9; Framingham Center; and Prospect Street.
Other areas that have potential include the Golden Triangle on the Framingham and Natick border; Overbrook Drive, Wellesley; Fayville Village and Oak Hill Road, Southborough; and White's Corner, Southborough.
Last Fall, the Collaborative received funds through the Sustainable Communities grant program to create a Smart Growth Plan for future development along the Route 9 corridor. The Route 9 Smart Growth Plan is expected to include alternative designs and land uses for several areas along the corridor. The plan will also offer computer visualizations, traffic analysis, design guidelines and zoning recommendations.
Leish presented a number of principles of Smart Growth as it would apply to Route 9:
- Compact, walkable developments,
- Mixed use,
- Pedestrian and Bicycle friendly,
- Public transportation,
- Interconnectivity among parcels of land
- Buildings closer to roads with parking behind the buildings,
- Buildings at least two stories high,
- Natural storm water management.
The next public hearing will most likely be in September, said Leish.


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Under the president's plan, insurers will be permitted to extend this year's policies into next year, but it's far from clear that insurers will want to follow through. Some state regulators may not even let them.
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Numbers released by the government Wednesday deepened doubts about the law's immediate viability, and proposed fixes have shortcomings.
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The health law is being blamed for policy cancellations and replacement rate shock. But in Alabama, some say a lack of competition among insurance companies is a big part of the problem.
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The federal health insurance marketplace continued to frustrate consumers Wednesday with delays and software failures, but some people also reported progress.
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Thursday night was a warm summer evening, but not so stiflingly hot as on Wednesday. And Friday's predicted showers were off in the future.
Instead, classical music, fine food and socializing made in Far Hills a perfect evening for many hundreds of music lovers, and — perhaps just as much — for those who wanted the thrill of watching a great fireworks show.
The 11th annual event again featured the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and fireworks by the world-famous Grucci family of Long Island.
"The best part is the hospital [Somerset Medical Center] gets the funds to expand and do good," said Fritz Mueller of Far Hills, who was one of the first co-chairmen of the event when it launched.
The night out is also fun, he added.
Mueller credits Guy Torsilieri of Whitehouse Station with coming up with the idea of joining music and fireworks to make the night sparkle.
Torsilieri, co-chairman of Music at Moorland and , held at the same location in Far Hills, said he believes the event gets better every year.
Even in the heat, Torsilieri — checking the sound system and attending to many other details before the symphony took the stage — said that he was expecting the summery night to be "perfect" once by sundown.
Not everyone sits in one of the tents erected by guests and major supporters of the Somerset Medical Center Foundation or also Sanofi US from Bridgewater, longtime presenter of the event.
Although he himself was sitting in Somerset Medical Center tent, Edward Harnett of Basking Ridge — board member on the medical center's foundation — said Music at Moorland was planned to be "family focused. We encourage families to come out to enjoy a relaxing evening."
While some sipped champagne or sat at tables at catered affairs, others spread picnic meals, brought lawn chairs and let their kids (tickets are $30 for adults, but free for those under 14) run around playing games on the grassy slope set aside for general admission tickets. Sandals and bare feet were the main footwear of choice.
Among those who were picnicing, with children and guests from Germany, were the Williamson family of Basking Ridge, one of those who brought along a bright umbrella to provide shade against the sun, still up and strong when gates opened at 5:30 p.m.
"It's a glorious night," said Bedminster Mayor Robert Holtaway with a smile, as he and his wife Diane, carried lawn chairs to find a spot on the field.
The mayor said he and his wife come to the event every year. Asked what he likes especially, Holtaway said with a smile, "The fireworks alone are worth the price of admission."
"And the music..." his wife added.
Holtaway said he also likes the music, but as for his prediliction for the explosions that can be heard throughout the area, even in other towns such as southern Bernards Township once the Grucci fireworks begin at about 9:30 p.m.: "It's a guy thing."
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---- — The newspapers and television news are filled with economic bad news. Some experts say we're getting better; some say we're not. Some blame the president; others put the fault squarely onto the lap of Congress, greedy businessmen, entitlements, insurance costs, cheap goods from China, God's righteous anger, the federal debt or cyclical economic trends. I'm sure there are also those who blame sunspots, fluoridation, global warming and the gnomes who live in the deep underground bank vaults of Geneva.
As an historian, all I really know is that — economically speaking — times have been worse. Right now, Derry has an unemployment rate of about 5.7 percent; 10 years ago it stood at 12 percent and 80 years ago, during the Great Depression, it was about 30 percent. I also know, as an historian, that during every period of economic crisis the blame game has been played.
In November 1932, the voters in Derry blamed the economic depression on President Herbert Hoover and the Republican Party. In a shocking move, Derry — always a sure win for the GOP — went for Democrat Franklin Roosevelt by a vote of 1,326 to 1,319. This swing to the left was a temporary aberration as the Republican candidates won the next 19 consecutive presidential elections.
Under FDR's New Deal there was increased aid to towns to help feed the families of the unemployed, federally sponsored make-work projects and mandated minimum wage laws. Still the Depression continued. The businessmen who published the New Hampshire Labor Review magazine put all the blame for the unemployment onto the workers themselves. They wrote that the workers were too eager to strike for higher wages and better working conditions. It was the magazine's belief that business left towns with militant labor unions and emigrated to places where the workers were more levelheaded.
The December 1933, issue of the N.H. Labor Review magazine held Derry up as an example of factories closing because of labor agitation. Rather poetically, the article says: "It is night for Derry. It is dead industrially." It explains how the town was once a flourishing shoe manufacturing center with four of the "largest and busiest shops in all New England" employing thousands of workers. By 1933, the Woodbury, Derry, Emerson and Progressive shoe factories were all closed and their doors padlocked.
According to the article all these factories closed because Derry's workers belonged to militant labor unions whose mantra was: "We want more wages and if we don't get what we want, we'll walk out." The writer said that during the last 10 years a dozen shoe factories have moved out of Derry because of labor agitation. The author ends his anti-labor article with reference to the four businesses that recently moved from Derry. The "shoe factories are empty — their fires have been drawn. Their tall silent smoke stacks loom up like lonely sentinels against the winter sky, reminding the townspeople that labor troubles don't pay."
In May 1934, an anonymous writer in the Derry News blamed the Great Depression on the elected politicians. In a poem titled "The 1934 Psalm" he laments:
"The politician is my shepherd,I am in want.
He maketh me to lie down on park benches.
He leadeth me beside the still factories,He disturbeth my soul;
He leadeth me in the paths of destruction
For the party's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of the depression,I anticipate no recovery, for he is with me;
His policies and his diplomacies they frighten me;
He prepares a reduction in my salary and in the presence of mine enemies
He anointeth my small income with taxes;
My expenses runneth over.
Surely unemployment and poverty shall follow me all the days of my life,And I will dwell in a mortgaged house forever."
Rick Holmes is the official town historian of Derry and plans to hold office hours at the municipal center. He is the former chairman of the Derry Heritage Commission. Several of his books on local history are available at Mack's Apples and Derry's libraries.


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Off-site backups to cloud and managed service providers (MSP) should be a compliment to some form of local-based backup. That is, you should have a local copy of data and a remote copy at another location to insure that if local data is not accessible, it can be retrieved from the cloud or MSP. Likewise, if data needs to be recovered and the cloud provider is offline, data can still be recovered locally. This might not be practical for all data, however, you should still align the applicable level of protection to meet the required recovery time objective (RTO) and recovery point objective (RPO) requirements. Do I practice what I preach? Yes. I back up locally as well as back up some data to a cloud MSP with encryption enabled for both.
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As California prepares to commit tens of billions of dollars to an ambitious high-speed rail line from San Francisco to Southern California, Congress' political will to provide the bulk of the funding is disappearing, leaving the possibility that the state could end up stuck with a crushing financial burden.
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I recently published a post about Satan; it was a post about an experience that I took as quite profound, specifically because sometimes I forget that evil is all around us, hiding out of sight. Genesis 4:7 says that evil/sin "is crouching at the door". Such baseness takes many different forms, some of them quite bright and attractive, yet they are no less destructive. At the same time, however, I'm not sure I want to say that "Satan" is a person in the same way God is a person. Satan (or evil: literally "the adversary") just seems to have personality, desire, motivation and will because of random chance occurrences and there being so much evil around us. We connect things that happen near the same time and say it was Satan if it was bad, God if it was good. The more we believe in Satan as a person and can think of ourselves as being tricked or manipulated into doing something ("Satan made me do it") the less we take personal responsibility for the greed, arrogance, jealousy and laziness (the sin) in our own lives.
So anyway, during the discussion that ensued, I was accused of being in an "obviously lost spiritual condition" and "dilut[ing] Christ's Gospel" (among other things), just because I believe some things differently from others. Such questions about my (or anyone's) salvation are not only mean-spirited and inappropriate in a public context such as gather (a "civil" discussion) but reveal a misunderstanding of exactly what the gospel means. I don't mean to turn this in to a sermon, but I believe it is something that cries out to be addressed. My testimony is in question. Attacking someone's beliefs because they don't agree with yours and telling them forcefully that they are "foolish" and "on the wrong path" and therefore "lack... forgiveness and eternal salvation through Jesus Christ" and are destined for hell is, well, fundamentally wrong.
I take such attacks rather personally: I became a Christian in 1983 and it was (is) the most important thing in my life. I chose to leave my home and my country to go Chicago to study Bible and Theology for 3 years at Moody Bible Institute, graduating in 1987 with a diploma in Pastoral Studies and a BA in 1993. (Talk about a personal exodus...!) I've worked with several church denominations over the last 25 years, in several states, preaching in several (Baptist, Evangelical Free, United, Independent, Christian & Missionary Alliance, and now Metropolitan Community). I have taught Bible Studies and led discussions about individuals' personal interpretations of different passages.
My relationship with God is based on a couple of Scriptural passages: Romans 3:23 ("For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast") and Galatians 5:6 ("For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith working through love.") Faith is the action, love is the expression: together they build connections from the individual to God and to the rest of humanity. As for the object of that faith, I believe wholeheartedly in the earliest of the Christian Creeds: the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed as examples. To add anything on top of faith alone as the energizing agent (sola fide in Latin) is to darken and deny the Good News of the gospel. We don't have to perform tricks or follow rules to be saved, or believe certain things regarding politics, sexuality, abortion, church, evangelism, end times, marriage or anything else. God does not want us to be slaves or live in fear of punishment. He wants to have sons, daughters and friends.


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They're not exactly the faces you would expect to see at a high school gymnastics competition.
But peeking out from under the warm up-jackets Mead High School's gymnasts wear are hand-painted T-shirts featuring the likenesses of Cinderella, Rapunzel, Mickey Mouse and, quite appropriately, Tigger, the tiger who never stops bouncing.
Like the Disney characters they represent, the squad from Spokane is chasing a dream: the Class 4A state title.
On Saturday, they moved a step closer by winning the West Central District/Greater Spokane League championship at Mount Rainier High School.
Mead tallied 170.025 points, ahead of second- place finisher Puyallup (169.85), which will also compete as a team at next weekend's state meet.
Leading the way for the Panthers was junior Jenna Schlosser, who scored 37.575 points to capture the all-around title. The former Level 9 club gymnast won the floor exercise (9.65), bars (9.275) and beam (9.4) in her first year competing for Mead.
"I liked my beam, and I got a good score, so I was in a good mood," said Schlosser, the team's "Goofy." "So then I was like, OK, let's rock floor' … and then I rocked bars, so I was happy."
Schlosser said she was taken aback by the caliber of talent on the west side of the mountains. The two districts merged their meet in 2013.
"It gave me more motivation to try as hard as I could," she said.
Mead coach Laurie Chadwick said the high-energy Goofy is an apt characterization for Schlosser, whom she describes as "a show-person."
"She's a great addition to the team," she said. "She has such a fun spirit."
Chadwick said her team has struggled with injuries, but pulled together when it counted. After winning its first state title in 2012, Mead narrowly missed qualifying as a team last year.
"They worked hard at being really clean and did what they're able to do as a team," she said.
Puyallup sophomore Kate Jacobsen finished second in the all-around with 36.575 points in her first year of high school gymnastics. Her teammate Summer Barrett won the vault (9.45).
"I'm just ecstatic," Jacobsen said. "I couldn't have done it without my teammates behind me."
Defending state champion Emerald Ridge narrowly missed qualifying as a team with 168 points, but coach Bobbi Jones said she was still pleased with her team's third-place showing. The Jaguars qualified five individual gymnasts.
"We've had some great things happen this season so we're not disappointed," Jones said. "We have one senior, so we'll be back next year just as strong as we are now."
Competing as all-around entrants will be Kentlake senior Ashley Pernell, Central Valley sophomore McKinzie Carter of Central Valley and Mount Rainier junior Ava Welch.
Host Lindbergh surprised South Puget Sound League champion Steilacoom by capturing the team title in the Class 2A West Central District III boys championships.
The Sentinels were thought to be the favorite, but the Eagles finished first with a score of 268. Steilacoom was second with 232.
Lindbergh had seven top-three finishes in 12 events. Steilacoom improved its state-qualifying times in the 200-yard medley and 400 freestyle relays behind Andrew Lamb, Andrew Gonzalez, James Scott and Ben Scott.
The Sentinels finished in 3 minutes, 22.45 seconds in the 400 free relay, down from their previous best of 3:27.
"Before going in, I told them I wanted a 3:22 in the 400 (free relay), and by golly they did it," said Sentinels coach Kathy Casey.
That's good news for Steilacoom, which looks forward to next week's state championships in Federal Way.
"We'll get a (team) trophy, and we expect Lindbergh to be there too," Casey said. "Our swimmers expect to win (their events) too."


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Windfarm protesters gather to hear campaigner talk
5:20am Tuesday 3rd December 2013 in News By Harry Hogger, Dorchester reporter
WINDFARM protesters gathered in Charminster to hear from a leading campaigner.
Julien Turner, a founding member of DART (Dorset Against Rural Turbines), addressed a packed village hall with members of the community concerned by plans for a windfarm in their area.
Renewable energy firm Broadview Energy Limited is in the early stages of submitting a proposal for a seven-turbine development on agricultural land between Wolfedale Golf Course and Slyer's Lane.
As well as hearing from Mr Turner, the residents attending the meeting also watched a film about the impact windfarms can have on communities.
Anti-windfarm resident Geoff Markham, who attended the event, said: "We had a very good talk from Julien Turner and a very good film about the effect that wind turbines have had on some people."
Mr Markham said there was a general view from those attending the meeting that an action committee needed to be set up to voice the concern among local residents.
He said that as far as he was aware almost all of those who attended the meeting were against the plans and the hall was so full that extra seating was required to accommodate everyone.
Mr Markham said: "It was very well attended, everyone there was probably against the project."
He added that it was also important that people living in Poundbury and Dorchester started to become more aware of the proposals and the impact it could have on the surrounding area.
Broadview claims that the turbines will produce enough electricity to power 7,000 homes and, if the scheme goes ahead, is promising a significant investment programme in the local community.
The company has held exhibitions at St Mary's School in Charminster and Herrison Hall in Charlton Down to inform residents of the proposals and collect feedback from the community.
Firm 'keen to engage with residents'
BROADVIEW'S project manager Tom Cosgrove said the plans for Slyer's Lane were still in the early stages and the firm was keen to engage with local residents as it developed them.
He said: "The Slyer's Lane project is still at a very early stage and we are really focussing on making sure that we speak to as many people in the area as possible so that the community has a real chance to be involved and influence the project.
"We've seen a very positive reaction from a number of local residents and it's clear that people are aware that the way we generate and use energy is changing due to the challenges we face tackling climate change and reducing our reliance on imported fossil fuels.
"The majority of people we've spoken to think harnessing renewable energy is a good idea and we've now got to ensure that we design the right project for the area, striking the right balance between maximising the amount of clean electricity produced and sensitively managing the project's integration into the existing environment."
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12:10pm Tue 3 Dec 13
TenBobDylanThomasHardy says...
1:25pm Tue 3 Dec 13
IDONTKNOWIFITISTRRUE says...
How about wave power generation which is clean, constant and unseen?
2:04pm Tue 3 Dec 13
Budgie@home says...
dontbuyit wrote:There is no practical alternative to fossil fuels other than nuclear at the moment nor is there any immediate rush to find one unless you are a "warmist" and believe that the UK should lead the world by example, despite the fact that anything we do will have no overall effect on global emissions. The national grid needs to supply a constant amount of electricity at a base level 24/7, it needs to increase capacity on demand which will vary according to the time of day and weather conditions. Please explain how a windfolly fits into this equation with its variable and thus unreliable output. On reflection, no please don't because those of you in favour seem to have a form of religious fervour about these contraptions and reasoning with you is near impossible. I'm proud of being a NIMBY dontbuyit. Still, at least you agree with me that the construction of windfollys may affect the local economy to some extent.
Well Budgie are you just a 'nimby' or do you have another solution to replacing fossil fuels as a power source? I think that the shortage of oil and the future high cost of it will wreck the local economy to a far greater degree than the construction of windfarms.
3:07pm Tue 3 Dec 13
amaninjapan says...
3:45pm Tue 3 Dec 13
IDONTKNOWIFITISTRRUE says...
As I wrote above, generation using water power, tidal power is always available and water power from streams and rivers as an additional source nearer to the point of use.
This would obviate the huge sums of our money going abroad to pay for these wind follies.
4:08pm Tue 3 Dec 13
toyota777 says...
8:20am Wed 4 Dec 13
osmington4 says...
dontbuyit wrote:Have you got any idea how much cement needs to fill the earth first, before one of these monsters is stabilised? I bet you haven`t got a clue. We are talking about acres and acres of cement, yes that`s right being poured into the ground and effectively destroying all and sunder in it`s wake. Great isn`t it, fantastic way to conserve the earth by filling it up with cement. So do us a favour and check your facts before you start mouthing off about nimbyism.
Well Budgie are you just a 'nimby' or do you have another solution to replacing fossil fuels as a power source? I think that the shortage of oil and the future high cost of it will wreck the local economy to a far greater degree than the construction of windfarms.
4:35pm Sun 8 Dec 13
white one says...
I know that at present energy generated by wind turbines goes back directly into the National Grid,but imagine this scenario .Electrical energy generated by wind turbines is first supplied to the local area.Now imagine the closure of coal and nuclear power stations as planned by 2020.There are now shortages of electricity at peak times.Thus, those local to wind generators are now in an enviable position.House prices soar as a consequence.Who is now in favour of wind turbines?I'm a Wimby..
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We're only two days away from the latest protest from Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church: This time the extremist group's target is Vassar College, which comes in at Number 20 on Forbes' America's Best Colleges (and is my own alma mater). Luckily, the "victim" is not exactly unsuspecting, as Westboro tends to announce its protest schedule well in advance. This lead time has given Vassar faculty, students, and alums the opportunity to respond in some interesting ways: Several days of events and lectures are planned, which explore the nature of both sides of the issue – hatred on the one hand, and inclusivity on the other – and reaffirm the college's core values. One alum has even launched a fundraiser that, rather elegantly, uses the rising publicity from the protest/counter-protest to benefit the very communities that are at the center of Westboro's ire.
For some weeks, Westboro has been publicizing its plans to picket the "Ivy League Whorehouse" on February 28th, to warn the public about those who "fancy themselves the leading thinkers of our generation." Not surprisingly, this notice has spurred current students, school officials, and alumni into action. Vassar alumnus Josh de Leeuw launched a Crowdrise.com project to raise $100 for every minute that Westboro is planning to protect, or about $4,500. The fundraiser blew past that amount in the first several hours, and is now up to over $89,000. The money will go toward the Trevor Project, which supports LGBTQ youth, in part by providing crisis and suicide prevention.
How will Westboro's protest fare? If history serves as any indicator, it may not do so well. Westboro has a record of protesting, among many demographics and institutions, liberal arts colleges and universities, which have tended to give the church a run for its money. The University of Chicago, Oberlin College and Baylor University have been some of its past "victims." Luckily, but not too surprisingly, Westboro protests have often been met with counter-protests that have well overshadowed its own.
Acting president of Vassar, Jon Chenette, PhD, has expressed the feelings of the college in letters to students, faculty, staff and alumni, underlining the fact that it looks forward to "any opportunity to counter messages of hate and bigotry and to underscore our values… In the face of Westboro's statements, we want to celebrate the inclusiveness of our community and the multitude of backgrounds, interests, and preferences that enrich our experiences."
In fact, the college has planned a week of events and lectures to address the nonsensicalness of Westboro's actions, past and present, and what the event means in the grander scheme of things. A lecture tonight is entitled "The Politics of Religion & Homosexuality: Making Sense of Westboro Baptist Church."
Chenette tells me in email how the college has turned the upcoming protest into an opportunity to reflect upon the College's longtime belief in inclusivity and diversity. "From one point of view, the protest should be a non-event, representing the extreme and hate-filled views of a tiny fringe group that thrives on publicity," says Chenette. "We might do best to ignore them, as attention and confrontation are what they seek.
"The counter-protest, though, is a powerful learning opportunity for our students and for all of us. Why do people spew hate, and what are the most effective means to counter such messages? Our students are rising to the challenge of thinking this through… These events are about us, not the outside picketers."
It will be interesting to see what transpires on Thursday, as protest and counter-protest get underway. Whatever happens, Chenette vows that Vassar will remain as welcoming as it ever was – perhaps with an even intensified consciousness of its key beliefs. "As we move beyond the specific events of this week, we look forward to sustaining this heightened level of conversation about our values and how to foster an ever-more-affirming and inclusive campus community." Whether whorehouse or thinktank, Vassar is doing a pretty good job at turning Westboro's message of hate on its ear, supporting its targets, and inviting people to rally around rather more logical and human ideals.
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Westboro is a very small group mostly from the same family; if they hadn't developed such iconic offensive signage they would be dismissed the same way no one pays attention to mentally ill people screaming about the end of the world downtown. It's the media reprinting photos of them holding their signs that has snowballed them into something people notice.
Vassar is giving them exactly what they want, which is attention. Vassar is a private college on private land, so they could have them removed rather than feed the flames (and then they could have seminars on tort law that would probably serve their students just as well).
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Genetic programming is a machine-learning technique inspired by the theory of biological evolution. It generally works by starting with a large set of programs (referred to as the population), which are either randomly generated or hand-designed and are known to be somewhat good solutions. The programs are then made to compete in some user-defined task. This may be a game in which the programs compete against each other directly, or it may be an individual test to see which program performs better. After the competition, a ranked list of the programs from best to worst can be determined.
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Andy Samberg - 34 (Former "SNL" STUD who's the voice of the hero in "Space Chimps". He co-created the brilliant "Lazy Sunday" skit with Chris Parnell, and he did the even MORE popular "Dick in a Box" skit with Justin Timberlake.and Mother lover)
MALCOLM-JAMAL WARNER - 42 (. As you'll see from his MySpace page . . . yes, his MYSPACE page . . . he apparently wants to be a musician now . . . http://www.myspace.com/malcolmjamalwarner.)
Edward Norton - 42 (THE star of last "The Incredible Hulk". It's amazing that a man with a degree from Yale, who speaks fluent Japanese and is one of the most talented actors today would ever go near Courtney Love's pie Hole.)
Christian Slater - 43 (Over?)
Craig Bierko - 48 (He was Jeffrey Coho on "Boston Legal" and Max Baer in "Cinderella Man". He also plays Wolverine in "Superhero Movie".)
Rebecca Bardoux - 49 (Mattress actress who's starred in 262 fine films, including: "Beaver & Buttface", "Dun-Hur", "I Love Juicy", "Few Good Rears" and "The Bootieguard".)
Bob Woodruff - 51 (ABC journalist nearly killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq.)
Madeleine Stowe - 54 (She was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance as Victoria Grayson on "Revenge".)
Denis Leary - 55 (comic. He stars in the FX show that no one watches, "Rescue Me".)
Martin Mull - 69 ( gay Leon on "Roseanne" AND Colonel Mustard in "Clue".and how could we forget Fernwood tonight?)
ROBERT REDFORD - 76 (STILL gorgeously hot.)
Roman "I AM NOT PEDOPHILE" Polanski - 79
Rosalynn Carter - 85 (Former First lady. Jimmy Carter gets to schtupp her. BUT he admits he HAS LUSTED in his heart.)
SHELLEY WINTERS - Would have been 92 - (1920 -2006) ( Mannie..Mannie... Gasp...this is for our Grandson in Israel...Gasp...POSIEDON ADVENTURE DEATH SCENE)
PATRICK SWAYZE - Would have been 60 - (1952 - 2009) (Fought cancer as bravely as he fought those troublemakers at the Double Deuce.RIP)
Roberto Clemente - (1934 - 1972) (Original en fuego Major League Baseball player. When he first came to the league the White Devil tried to call him BOB Clemente. He died in a plane crash while trying to deliver supplies to earthquake-stricken Nicaragua.)
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1859 - The Crazy French stuntman THE GREAT BLONDIN crossed Niagara Falls on a tightrope, carrying another man on his shoulders.
1894 - Congress established (The Bureau of Immigration)
1920 - Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th AMENDMENT,which guaranteed the right of all American women to take a very short break from making sandwiches and scramble eggs to go vote.
1969 The Woodstock Music and Art Fair in Bethel, N.Y., concluded with a mid-morning set by Jimi Hendrix.
1977 - Eighteen white limousines and a white hearse drove through the streets of Memphis, Tennessee, to take ELVIS to his not-so-final resting place. The number of flowers delivered by FTD to Graceland surpassed the number for any other event in the company's history.
1988 Indiana Sen. Dan Quayle was nominated as George H.W. Bush's running mate during the Republican National Convention in New Orleans. POTATO
1992 - Boston Celtics LARRY BIRD announced his retirement. In his 13 seasons he was MVP three times, played in 12 All-Star Games and hit double figures in points, rebounds and assists 69 times.
2005 - BTK killer DENNIS RADER was sentenced to 10 consecutive life sentences.
2008 Pervez Musharraf resigned as the president of Pakistan amid efforts by opposition lawmakers to seek his impeachment.


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Remember The Sabbath
For the last few Sundays, God has really been talking to me… it's to the point where it's almost 'freaky' for lack of a better term. It started with 'Being an Unstoppable Idiot', and it's continuing.
Something similar to this happened to my mom, and I NEVER thought it would happen to me. What's funny is that my mom started to tell me things that would happen… She would have dreams, and tell me things I had done… even when I was 600 miles away from home. It was crazy! Hence, I don't mess with my mom when it comes to Jesus. She knows Him WAY better than I do!
As I was saying, this past Sunday was no different. The message in church was about remembering the Sabbath. I'll go with my usual disclaimer… I'm a Christian. You all know it. I'm not trying to convert you. I'm sharing my beliefs. This is my blog, so that makes it OK… Moving on…
My team with Empower Network is currently deep in Operation Red Lanyard. We are attempting to have more people in a top earner spots than any other team!
We are working! We are pushing! We are relentless! I almost feel like we're the Borg… yeah, I'm a trekkie too… This just keeps getting worse…
Anyway, the message this Sunday simply said,
'Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy'….
Here's what the Bible says:
Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son, or your daughter, your male servant, or your female servant, or your livestock, or the sojourner who is within your gates. For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.
Sidenote: Your Sabbath doesn't have to be Sunday. It can be whatever day you want. The point is to have one.
Here's a thought for you: God created the earth in 6 days, and on the 7th day He rested. When do you rest?
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Iran fires new generation of missilesThe New York Times | January 01,2013Iranian forces fired what military officers said was a new generation of surface-to-air missiles Monday during a wide-ranging naval exercise that focused on striking hypothetical unmanned aircraft and vessels in international waters to the south of the country, Iranian media reported.
The missiles were fired on the fourth day of a six-day naval exercise that started Friday, when Iran announced that it had begun the exercises that would test a new version of its Thunder surface-to-air midrange missile. They were meant to demonstrate the countrys defense of its territorial waters, the official Islamic Republic News Agency said.
In addition, Iran deployed warships and helicopters to escort commercial ships and oil tankers as part of a drill meant to show the countrys ability to combat piracy, it reported. The exercise also included drills using Iranian-made drones and submarines.
The semiofficial Fars news agency quoted an Iranian naval commander, Rear Adm. Alireza Nayyeri, as saying that the navy had boosted and upgraded the capability of its domestically manufactured drone aircraft.
The exercise was conducted in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which much of the worlds oil and cargo shipments pass, as well as in the Gulf of Oman, the Gulf of Aden and the northern Indian Ocean, IRNA reported. Accounts in the state-run media said the war games covered a 400,000-square-mile area.
Iran holds military exercises regularly to demonstrate its defense capabilities in the strategic Persian Gulf region, where about 30 percent of the worlds energy supplies are transported. The U.S. Navy maintains a carrier force in the area and stations its 5th Fleet in Bahrain. U.S. forces conduct naval exercises with other countries in the region, including the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
The news agencies did not say that the exercises were directed against a specific threat, but tensions with the United States have been percolating over a U.S.-led campaign of international sanctions designed to pressure Iran over its disputed nuclear energy program. Iran has previously threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for the sanctions.
In December Iran said that the naval forces of Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps captured a U.S. drone that had entered its airspace over the Persian Gulf. Officials identified it as a ScanEagle, built by Boeing, an aircraft that can be launched and operated from ships, the company said on its website. The U.S. Navy denied losing any drones, but the unmanned aircraft could have been operated by the CIA or the National Security Agency.
Several Persian Gulf countries also have ScanEagle drones.
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Hartford Symphony Orchestra Music Director Carolyn Kuan and President & CEO Carrie Hammond are pleased to announce the programming for the 2013 Talcott Mountain Music Festival, scheduled for June 28 through July 26 at the Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows in Simsbury, Connecticut.
The summer line-up will open on June 28 with "Mozart in the Moonlight," the HSO's classical program of the summer season featuring guest conductor and Music Director of the Boston Classical Orchestra, Steven Lipsitt. On July 3, the HSO, led by Music Director Carolyn Kuan, will perform Connecticut's annual red, white and blue tradition – "Celebrate America," with fireworks after the concert. The festival continues on July 12 with "Sinatra under the Stars," a tribute to the greatest hits of Frank Sinatra, featuring the HSO and Rob Zappulla and his big band. On July 19, the Symphony will perform John Williams' biggest movie music hits, including music from Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, and more. The festival closes July 26 with a tribute to The Rolling Stones, celebrating the band's 50th year of hits including "Satisfaction," "You Can't Always Get What You Want," "Ruby Tuesday," and more.
HSO President & CEO (and Farmington, CT resident) Carrie Hammond says, "From Mozart, movie music and Fourth of July marches…to Sinatra and The Rolling Stones…this season has something that everyone will enjoy!"
The Sounds of Summer
Hartford Symphony Orchestra
Carolyn Kuan, Music Director
June 28 – July 26, 2013
The Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows
Friday, June 28, 2013, 7:30pm
Rain Date: Saturday, June 29, 2013, 7:30pm
Fireworks after the concert
Steven Lipsitt conductor
CELEBRATE AMERICA - The Annual Red, White & Blue Tradition
Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 7:30pm
Rain Date: Friday, July 5, 7:30pm
Fireworks after the concert
Carolyn Kuan conductor
Friday, July 12, 2013, 7:30pm
Rain Date: Saturday, July 13, 7:30pm
Featuring guest vocalist/trumpeter Rob Zappulla and his Big Band
THE MOVIE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS – Star Wars, E.T. & More
Friday, July 19, 2013, 7:30pm
Rain Date: Saturday, July 20, 7:30pm
James Orent conductor
THE ROLLING STONES TRIBUTE – 50 Years of Satisfaction
Friday, July 26, 2013, 7:30pm
Rain Date: Saturday, July 27, 7:30pm
Windborne Music featuring Brent Havens guest artists
Additional conductors and guests artists will be announced. Visit www.hartfordsymphony.org for further details.
Advance ticket offers for GRASS PASSES and TABLE SEATS are available now through Friday, April 12, 2013. Until April 12, these tickets are available by calling 860-244-2999 or by visiting the Hartford Symphony Ticket Office at 100 Pearl Street, 2nd Floor, East Tower in Hartford, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Grass Passes may be used in any combination for any concerts in the 2013 Talcott Mountain Music Festival; attendees may bring Grass Passes straight to the gate for admission.
Adult Grass Pass
10 adult lawn tickets for just $180 (save $70 off gate prices)
5 adult lawn tickets for just $100 (save $25 off gate prices)
Child Grass Pass
10 child (age 12 and under) lawn tickets for $50
Family Pack
12 lawn tickets (6 adult and 6 child tickets) for $140
Tables for eight people are located right in front of the stage.
Single Table Seats
5-Concert Subscription for $190 (save $35 off gate prices)
Full Table
5-Concert Table Subscription, 8 seats per table for $1,420 (save $380 off gate prices)
On Monday, April 15, 2013, advance ticket prices will increase to:
$200 for Adult Grass Pass 10 Pack
$150 for Family Pack
SINGLE TICKETS go on sale Monday, April 15, 2013
Adult Lawn: $20 ($25 if purchased at the gate)
Child Lawn (12 & under): $5
Single Table Seat: $40 advance ($45 if purchased at the gate)
Full Table (8 Seats): $320 advance ($360 if purchased at the gate)
All prices include $2 per adult ticket and 50¢ per child ticket fee paid to the Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows. All concerts performed at the Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows. All dates, programs and artists are subject to change.
Marking its 69th Season in 2012–2013, The Hartford Symphony Orchestra is Connecticut's premier musical organization. The Hartford Symphony is the second largest orchestra in New England and is widely recognized as one of America's leading regional orchestras. The Hartford Symphony Orchestra named Carolyn Kuan as its tenth music director in January 2011; she is the first woman and youngest person to hold this title. The HSO presents more than 100 concerts annually, including the Masterworks Series, POPS! Series, Talcott Mountain Music Festival, Sunday Serenades, Jazz & Strings, Lincoln Financial Discovery Concerts, Symphony in the Schools, Musical Dialogues, Musical Connections, and more. Each season, the HSO plays to audiences numbering approximately 130,000. The Hartford Symphony Orchestra's extensive array of Education and Community Activities serves more than 63,000 individuals in Hartford and surrounding communities annually.
The 2013 Talcott Mountain Music Festival is presented by Hartford Hospital. Sponsors for the 2013 Talcott Mountain Music Festival (as of February 1, 2013) are: Falcetti Music, UBS, Classic Hotels of Connecticut, Chubb, Simscroft-Echo Farms, 2FlyWines, The Aegis Group, Big Y, Bank of America, Federman, Lally & Remis LLC, J.P. Morgan Chase, Metro Bis, and Robert Hensley & Associates, LLC. The Hartford Symphony Orchestra receives generous support from the Greater Hartford Arts Council, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, Connecticut Office of the Arts. The Hartford Symphony Orchestra 2012-2013 Season is sponsored by Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center.


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Last night, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV. Football players cried, the girl from Glee did a totally horrifying pre-National anthem "America the Beautiful", Eminem was in a Chrysler commercial. The spectacle probably left Wiz Khalifa as hazed and unfazed as he was before it began, still in it's wake he consoled his Terrible Towel people by throwing a shortened path to "Taylor Gang" onto his twitter. It's got a Bowser's Castle drama Lex Luger beat and enumerates the signals you can enact to denote participation in Khalifa fandom—
camel camo shorts, high socks, smoke paper-rolled joints of Cali OG Kush til you're insane, drink til you throw up. After the jump, see Wiz bro down with Whoo Kid on the radio. They talk about how smoking the same weed as other folks means you'll all share the same vibes and dance moves, how much weed Too $hort smokes, how its nice that girls might feel better about smoking weed now.
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photos and review by Jeremy Farmer One couldn't have imagined that last weekend in Chicago contained the final fleeting moments of summer, but alas, it did. But what a way to go out. The weather put all of the previous local festivals to shame, and the energy seemed only greater, in part due to theRead more...
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Constitutional Right to Keep and Bear Arms?
Yes. The people have the right to keep and bear arms, which right shall not be abridged; but this provision shall not prevent the passage of laws to govern the carrying of weapons concealed on the person nor prevent passage of legislation providing minimum sentences for crimes committed while in possession of a firearm, nor prevent the passage of legislation providing penalties for the possession of firearms by a convicted felon, nor prevent the passage of any legislation punishing the use of a firearm. No law shall impose licensure, registration or special taxation on the ownership or possession of firearms or ammunition. Nor shall any law permit the confiscation of firearms, except those actually used in the commission of a felony. Enacted in 1978.
Concealed Carry
Idaho is a shall-issue state, meaning a permit is required by law to be issued to qualified applicants. Permits are issued by county sheriffs and are valid for periods of five years. Obtaining a permit in Idaho is cheaper than in many states; the base fee is only $20. Applicants are required to submit to fingerprinting and a background check. Idaho is different from many states in that a citizen as young as 18 can obtain a permit in some circumstances. The determination is made by the county sheriff. In some Idaho counties, completion of a firearms safety course is not a requirement for receiving a permit; in other counties, a safety course is required.
States that honor Idaho's concealed carry permits include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont and Wyoming.
Idaho recognizes carry permits issued by every state except Illinois and Wisconsin.
Castle Doctrine
Idaho adopted a castle law in 2006. It provides civil immunity to residents who use physical or deadly force against home invaders. Idaho's castle law is not a "stand your ground" law.
Pro-Gun Provisions
Idaho has a preemption law that prohibits local governments from enacting gun laws that are more restrictive than state law. The state also has a range law providing protection for firing ranges.
Open carry of firearms is permissible in Idaho, and the state is barred from confiscating guns or banning their possession in the case of disaster emergencies.
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South Brunswick's Skull Riders have given back to the community in numerous ways over the past several years. Now, one of the group's founders is in need of help as he battles for his life.
Longtime South Brunswick resident Tom Dardani was diagnosed with an advanced stage of esophageal cancer and his health is rapidly failing.
Dardani and his family have launched events like the Skull Riders Charity Bike Run, The Dardani Haunted Halloween Trail, and many other fund raisers to support children in the community that have been stricken with cancer. The group has raised funds for the family of , a South Brunswick child fighting brain cancer, and numerous others.
The Dardanis have always supported others in the community, and now his friends are hoping South Brunswick will give back to them. Listed below are some ways in which you can help:
Letters to Tom:
Send Tom and his family a letter to express your appreciation for all of their charitable efforts throughout the years. Send to address below.
Monetary Donations to the Family:
Any denomination is appreciated. Checks should be made out to SB Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association and sent to address below.
During the month of May (Monday – Thursday) submit a coupon to your server and a percentage of your bill ($1 per entrée) will go to the Dardani Family.
*Monetary donations and letters should be sent to:
Thanking Tom
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How do you convert a Symbol to a Proc? What does it even mean to do that? The Symbol#to_proc method is a shortcut or convenience method used in a variety of places in methods that accept blocks.
How the Explicit Block Parameter Works
But before we jump into using this, let's look at how the & (ampersand) syntax element works. I call this a "syntax element" because it's not technically an operator in this case, I'm referring to the symbol that marks a method parameter or argument as a block.
When you pass an object as an explicit block parameter, Ruby first checks to see if that parameter is a Proc object. If it's not, it will attempt to call its to_proc method. This method should return a Proc object.
To experiment a bit with this, look at the following code. The Debugger object simply prints the name of any unknown method that's called on it, we can use it to demonstrate that the to_proc method is indeed called. The code doesn't do anything interesting though, it just shows how the explicit block parameter works and how it calls to_proc.
#!/usr/bin/env ruby
class Debugger
def method_missing(meth)
puts "Method called: #{meth.to_s}"
def accepts_block(&block)
accepts_block( &Debugger.new )
What Symbol#to_proc Does
We're back to the question of what converting a Symbol to a Proc really means. It means nothing, it makes no sense to do this. However, it is used as a shortcut in a very common idiom:
%w{ alice bob carol dave }.map{|name| name.capitalize }
For each name in the list, capitalize it. Now, take a look at this.
%w{ alice bob carol dave }.map(&:capitalize)
This is much cleaner looking. It's much shorter, and has less symbols, and it's pretty clear what the intent is. What Symbol#to_proc does is, when called and passed a single argument, essentially does object.send(self). In other words, if the symbol was :capitalize, then it will call object.send(:capitalize) or object.capitalize.
Where Is This Available?
This feature is available on both 1.8.7 and 1.9.2. It kind of started out as a clever hack, and wasn't available everywhere, but at this point in time, it's safe to use in any code you write.


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Mr. Ressler recently concluded a distinguished career of 40 years serving in and supporting the federal government, beginning with a commission in the US Army and concluding as Director of Corporate Administration for the Defense Logistics Agency, the Department of Defense's largest logistic combat support agency. He is a man for all seasons (particularly those permitting golf) and brings to NOWCC a commitment to excellence, a passion for working with and for the older worker, and the innate ability to bring out the best in his colleagues. NOWCC could never 'replace' Jack Everett but we are pleased to welcome a sterling performer and all-around 'good guy' to our efforts.


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Linzi Hightower, PT, MPT
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I am an Owasso native and graduated from OHS in 2002. I could be considered a hybrid as I achieved my Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion from OSU and my Master's degree in Physical Therapy from OU in 2010. Prior to PT school, I worked at TCC Metro Fitness Center for a year as a para-fitness professional where I performed fitness assessments, developed workout plans, taught credit and group classes, directed intramurals, and managed faculty/staff incentive programs. I always knew I wanted to stay in Owasso and raise a family in this town since my childhood was so wonderful and Redbud gave that opportunity upon graduation from PT school.
My areas of interest include orthopedics, sports medicine, and spine. I have completed many orthopedic based continuing education courses through the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine. My husband, Trey, and I continue to reside in Owasso and enjoy going to the lake any chance we get. Other hobbies include spending time with family, participating in Rejoice Church, and playing any sports related activity. I enjoy being around other people and my goal is to try to make PT as enjoyable as possible while meeting the patient's goals along the way.
Glenna Pipins, PTA
My name is Glenna Pipins. I received an Associate's degree in Physical Therapy in 1985 from Tulsa Junior College. Over the years, I have worked in a variety of treatment settings, such as, acute care, schools, work-hardening, long-term care and out-patient facilities. I have worked in Owasso in out-patient physical therapy where I have enjoyed providing individualized treatment programs and interacting with our clientele on a personal basis in order to best meet their needs. I have taken several courses in lumbar stabilization in conjunction with core-strengthening and enjoy applying these principles to exercise programs to correct faulty movement patterns and improve functional mobility. I have also received training in aquatic relaxation techniques such as Ai Chi, Watsu, and Jahara along with aquatic back rehab which incorporates balance and neuromuscular retraining.


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A DROITWICH-based volunteer has celebrated a landmark birthday with the charity he's been volunteering with for the past two decades.
Oliver Goldfinch is marking two milestones this year. Not only has been volunteering with Worcestershire wildlife Trust for 20 years, but last week he also marked his 80th birthday, and the charity stepped up to help him celebrate with a surprise or two.
Cheryl Stewart, finance and admin manager for the Trust, said "Oliver has been a vital member of our reception team for 20 years and has also been involved with raising funds from craft fairs and by preparing our bird food for sale. He's even put in a fine performance as Father Christmas for children attending the Trust's education activities.
"His work has been so valuable to us that we really wanted to do something special for his birthday."
Mr Goldfinch worked as an English teacher before retiring in 1993, and the trust tracked down one of his former pupils, Peter Howard, who has made a career as a poet, to write him a special birthday message.
Mr Howard added: "Oliver prided himself on being impossible to trick, and told us to stop reading James Bond novels because there was so much better stuff available. He demonstrated the modernity of Chaucer's stories by pointing out all the rude bits!
"I was delighted when Cheryl contacted me and asked me to write a poem for Oliver's 80th birthday card – it's just a shame I can't be there on the day."