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The DigRF working groups is comprised of representatives from RF-IC development companies, Baseband-IC development companies and mobile wireless communications OEMs. The charter of the DigRF working group is to define digital serial interfaces between Baseband ICs and RF-ICs. The DigRF digital serial interfaces are being defined to enable interoperability between RF-ICs and BB-ICs from different suppliers. Additional benefits that can be realized by utilizing the DigRF standards include reduced cost as a result of reduced pin count and extended battery life as enabled by high speed low power and sleep modes.
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The DigRF v3 digital serial interface standard is in the final approval stage. Many of the leading RF-IC suppliers and BB-IC suppliers are developing their next generation components based upon the DigRF v3 specification. The DigRF v3 standard supports a variety of 2.5G and 3GPP air standards including GSM, EDGE, CDMA, CDMA-2K and W-CDMA. The DigRF v3 standard is comprised of separate transmit and receive differential signal pairs along with SYSCLK and SYCLKEN. A variety of control packet and data (IQ) packet formats are defined with the DigRF v3 standard and driven between the RF-IC and the BB-IC over the prescribed electrical interface.
The challenge for Teat and Measurement companies is to provide cross domain solutions for RF-IC development teams, BB-IC development teams and RF-IC / BB-IC integration teams. Aided by cross domain solutions, development teams will be able to capitalize on the benefits of DigRF v3 standard to build competitive advantage.
Agilent Technologies, with its portfolio of RF products (Signal Sources, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers and RF EDA tools) coupled with its portfolio of digital products (Logic Analyzers, Protocol Analyzers and Oscilloscopes) is uniquely positioned to provide cross domain measurement solutions to the mobile wireless industry.
Agilent Technologies Agilent solutions enable handset integration teams to quickly evaluate product behavior by monitor the digital serial bit stream between the RF-IC and BB-IC.
DigRF v3 control packets are decoded and displayed on the logic analyzer to provide visibility into the configuration, status and control flow. IQ data is extracted from the DigRF v3 data packets and analyzed using the 89601A vector signal analysis package. With these capabilities, handset integrators can characterize the interactions between the RF-IC and the BB-IC to isolate defects and optimize performance. The logic analyzer can monitor visibility ports on the BB-IC to provide additional insight into system behavior.
Agilent solutions enable RF-IC development teams to completely characterize their components independent of the BB-IC.
The RF-IC transmitter is characterized by developing a digital IQ representation of the RF signal using signal studio and loading it into the logic analyzer. The stimulus probe packetizes the IQ data, inserted the specified control packets and drives the bit stream into the RF-IC over the DigRF v3 interface. The RF-IC processes the serial bit stream and generates an RF signal that is captured by the N9020A spectrum analyzer. Designers can compare the desired RF waveform to the RF waveform as produced by the RF-IC to characterize transmitter behavior.
The receiver is characterized by driving the RF signal into the RF-IC using an E4438C Signal Source. The RF-IC processes the RF signal and renders the digital IQ, which is packetized and driven out in the DigRF v3 digital serial format. The acquisition probe captures the serial bit stream and extracts the relevant IQ data for analysis using the vector signal analysis package. Complex RF-IC characteristics like BER can be evaluated by operating the logic analyzer, signal source and spectrum analyzer under control of Agilent's advanced design system RF EDA software.
The Agilent solutions enable BB-IC development teams to evaluate and tune the behavior of their components independent of the RF-IC.:
Using the acquisition probe, validation teams can monitor transactions on the DigRF v3 interface generated by the BB-IC. Control packets are displayed on the logic analyzer and IQ from the data packets can be evaluated using the vector signal analysis package. The receive path on the BB-IC can be characterized by driving the DigRF v3 interface with IQ data packets from the stimulus probe. The IQ data packets are creating on the logic analyzer using the digital IQ representation of the RF signal generated in signal studio. Visibility ports on the BB-IC can be monitored by the logic analyzer to gain additional insight into BB-IC operation.
The integration of DigRF v3 logic analysis tools and the Agilent RF portfolio provide the cross domain solutions that will enable the rapid deployment of DigRF v3 based products by the wireless industry.
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The basics of the angler's fighting strategy have always come down to rod angle and line pressure. Learn to adapt tactics to the particular species and situation at hand, and your effectiveness will take a big step forward. When you're close to your quarry, visualize your rod as a fish-steering device, remembering the saying, "As the head goes, so goes the body." Simple geometry reminds us that rod angle has more effect as the fish gets closer to you.
Here's a brief rundown of rod position and fish-fighting methods that can help you adapt to a battle, steer your fish effectively and shorten the fight.
Rod Up
The "rod-up" approach is essential when doing battle with fish that know how to head for the bottom or other deep structure to evade the hook. The "up" angle created when the rod is held high helps lift the fish's head and mouth, where the hook is lodged, up and away from the bottom.
With the rod held high, bonefish will have a more difficult time succeeding in their notorious tendency toward hook rubouts over sand and grass.
All redfish anglers at some point have seen their hooked quarry bury itself into the line-chafing sanctuary of thick sea grass. The rod-up angle minimizes this sneaky spot-tail tactic and lends new meaning to the phrase, "Keep your chin up."
Tropical flats fishermen know all too well those testy moments when hooked permit or triggerfish blast into shallow rocks, rubble or coral, where they have the option of rubbing the hook out of their mouth or parting the leader by scrubbing it on the abrasive bottom.
Rod to the Side
You'll find that the "side-angle" pull of the rod is often useful when your fish is visible, and you can watch how the angle of pull affects the fight.
Bridge fishing for nighttime snook and tarpon often means battling visible fish right beneath you. Using a robust line and strong rod, always pull on the side of the head to steer fish away from the bridge pilings.
You can lessen the fighting time with boat-side bull reds and tarpon by pulling the head away from the fish's intended swim path. If the fish wants to go left, pull on the rod from your right side. Steering the fish away from its momentum disrupts the fish's breathing and confuses its battle plan.
In the later stages of a fight with a shark, or any fish where the leader may be compromised by rubbing across the fish, maintain the side pull so the hook or lure stays on your side of the fish. This minimizes the leader wrapping around the head and keeps it safely removed from abrasive skin or sharp gill plates.
Rod Down
When fish are in deeper water, there are also adaptations that favor the angler. Aim the rod down, even so far as to plunge it deep into the water, and the pressure exerted will tend to take the fish deeper into the water, away from the surface. There are a number of scenarios when it's in your favor to pressure the fish toward the bottom.
Seatrout seem to be more likely to throw jigs and plugs on the surface or in the air. They have delicate mouths to begin with, and without the dampening effect of the water, the weight of a lure is often leveraged for a self-release. Keeping your rod down steers the trout below the surface, where its headshakes are cushioned and subsequently, fewer lures are thrown.
When fishing deeper flats and along mangrove moats for tarpon, plunge your rod deep during the battle to discourage jumping. With active fish like tarpon, airborne headshakes are a major cause of thrown hooks. Of course, if the fish jumps, point the rod at the fish so it won't fall on a taut line.
Employ a similar strategy when fishing for snook along mangrove edges. In one flowing movement, strike your fish, come tight to it and bring your bent rod down into the water. You'll find that sweeping the snook's head away from overhanging leaves, branches and adjacent mangrove roots will result in fewer cutoffs.
Coup de Grace
No matter the water depth, when the fish is close by and the opportunity arises to pressure the rod down and back forcefully, the fight may come to an abrupt halt. Coined the "down and dirty," this move exerts maximum pressure along the length of the fish and downward. When applied properly, this will pull the fish's head down so that its forward motion, away from the angle of pressure, actually causes it to somersault and come up facing the angler. At this point the fish is likely to be disoriented and its spirit broken. Take advantage and land the fish before it recovers, and you'll be back fishing all that much sooner.
About the Author: Jan S. Maizler is a Miami-based journalist who specializes in shallow-water angling. His latest book, Fishing Florida's Flats, published by the University Press of Florida, is available on his website, www.flatsfishingonline.com.

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HUNTINGTON BEACH (CNS) - A pedestrian was struck by a motorist and killed today near the Huntington State Beach, a police lieutenant said.
A vehicle going northbound on Pacific Coast Highway hit the pedestrian on the roadway, near Brookhurst Street at 4:30 a.m., said Huntington Beach police Lt. John Domingo.
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5Kim Kardashian And Charlize Theron Are Twinsies!
That's Kim Kardashian headed out to do a recent appearance on The Today Show on the left. And on the right, that's Charlize Theron at last year's BAFTA Awards. These two have absolutely nothing in common besides the fact that they are both humans with the same kind of chromosomes. Well, they both have two arms and two legs and two eyes and all that, but let's not break it down this far when you know exactly what I mean. Kim Kardashian and Charlize Theron are very, very different people.
And now they're two very, very different people wearing the same dress. Isn't it funny how life works?
But even though Charlize wore the dress first – almost a whole year before Kim, in fact – does that mean she wore it better? I don't know. Well, no, that's not exactly true. I probably do know. I'm going to have to give this one to Charlize. It's the cut of the dress, mostly. See, Kim is absolutely addicted to wearing peplum dresses and tops, but it's really just not the most flattering thing for her. And I'm not hating, I've seen a lot of peplum styles that are super, super cute, but I'm just not comfortable with a useless layer of fabric that's only purpose is to highlight the size of my ass. I just can't get behind it.
Charlize, however, is obviously a lot less curvy, and I think she pulls this off well. But what about the color? The lighting of a street is a lot different than the lighting of a red carpet, so I'm not really sure. I would imagine Kim would be the one to rock the color yellow over Charlize, but what do I know? Not a lot. About coloring, that is. I don't know a lot about coloring. What do you think?
But all this analyzing is besides the point, really. Because nothing else matters when you're TWINSIES! Yay, twinsies!
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I have a similar body type to Kim Kardashian and peplum definitely helps. I find it very flattering on myself. I don't like Kardashian at all but the dress fits better on her body. That said, Theron looks a lot more glamorous.
Kim wishes she looked as good as Charlize !!!! Not even on her best day !!!! Not the best clothes , the best shoes and bag , the best make up and hair would make her in the same class as Charlize !!!!
I HATE to do this, but I think the dress looks better on Kim.
They both look fantastic.
Kim looks like a stuffed sausage in that dress, she looks awful. Better suited to Charlize's shape.


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In the wake of the tragic death of a South Carolina high school football player, a Midlands hospital is doing its part to make it easier for parents to detect potentially life-threatening heart conditions in their children.
18-year-old senior defensive lineman Ronald Rouse of Hartsville died after collapsing during a football game Friday night as a result of a sudden irregular heartbeat brought on because he was born with an enlarged heart, according to Darlington County Coroner J. Todd Hardee.
That condition, known as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), is the leading cause of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes. HCM is responsible for 36% of deaths in young athletes, and 90% of these deaths occur during athletic activities.
HCM occurs from a thickening of the heart wall that results in an obstruction of blood flow. This in turn causes the heart to work much harder. While it is a rare disease, in the majority of cases, HCM is inherited. HCM can affect men and women of all ages, but it can be detected beginning around age 13. In many cases, there are no symptoms that appear before cardiac arrhythmias occur, which may lead to sudden death.
WIS-TV and Providence Hospitals are teaming up to offer screenings for enlarged hearts at a fraction of what a normal test would cost.
The quick, non-invasive echocardiograms will be provided by the Providence School of Cardiovascular Diagnostics. The screenings, which normally cost approximately $1,800, will be offered for $50 per person.
No physicians order or insurance is required, but those who want the screening must re-register.
Screenings will be held Oct 10th and 11th this week and the following week on the 16th, 17th and 18th @ Providence Hospital Downtown campus from 5:00pm to 8:00 pm. Multiple Cardiologists are willing to donate their time to evaluate the findings of the echocardiograms at no charge to the athlete or the hospital.
To register for a screening, call Providence Health Connect toll-free at 877-256-5381.
Learn more about HCM here: www.providencehospitals.com/HOCM.
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For the past five years, Transportation for America has worked with advocates, allies and supporters like you to urge Congress to make smarter investments in America's transportation system. Over the last year, we have traveled the country talking to mayors and county executives, major employers, key institutions, civic groups and many others. And next week, we're starting something new. READ FULL STORY
As the House aims to slash, tell the Senate to protect money for rail, transit & TIGER in next week's budget voteOne in 9 bridges still "structurally deficient" as average age nears 50 years About those 66,000+ deficient bridges: What did last summer's transportation law change? 58-year-old bridge collapses in Washington State on west coast's most major interstate What happens when driving rates continue to drop?
After several years of delay and ten short-term extensions, in the summer of 2012 Congress finally enacted a surface transportation law known as Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), providing federal funding through September 2014. This comprehensive handbook attempts to explain the many changes — positive and negative — and outline how you can help get involved and urge your state to make sure that money reflects the priorities of local communities. Learn more and view all of our MAP-21 resources.
Since the start of the 2013, major new proposals from governors, state legislatures and blue ribbon commissions galore have sparked a new debate over the ways we collect revenue for transportation at every level. With this resource, we are tracking the current, active and enacted state transportation funding plans all in one place — providing an easy way to compare what states across the country are attempting with their own plans.
1 in 9 highway bridges in the U.S. are classified as "structurally deficient," requiring significant maintenance, rehabilitation or replacement. Is your state doing a good or bad job at maintaining these vital pieces of infrastructure? Where are these bridges located? Our interactive map allows you to map all the deficient bridges within 10 miles of any U.S. address, view a national report and 51 state reports and a full national ranking of state bridge condition.
The demand for public transit is at its highest point in 50 years, and more communities then ever before are looking for funds to build and operate rail and bus lines. Despite the challenges, many communities are finding creative ways to move ahead. This new free guidebook is designed to help community leaders across the country meet the demand for transit by raising money to build and operate it outside of the traditional federal funding sources.
The decades-long neglect of pedestrian safety in the design and use of American streets is exacting a heavy toll on our lives. From 2000 to 2009, 47,700 pedestrians were killed, equivalent to a jumbo jet full of passengers crashing roughly every month. Despite the magnitude of these avoidable tragedies, little public attention or resources have been committed to reducing pedestrian deaths and injuries. Search our interactive map of fatalities, view the full rankings of metros and download the report.
Last August, we highlighted 90 communities facing transit fare hikes and service cuts as a result of a nationwide funding crisis. Our new interactive map contains more than 150 agencies and shows them worse off than last year.
The C-Tran in Clayton County, Georgia, for instance, eliminated service entirely and New Jersey Transit raised some fares by 25 percent. The information on this map was compiled using media reports, existing data and agency releases.
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---- — Okaw Valley Community Unit School District invites all Veterans and their family members to a Veteran's Day program at Okaw Valley High School in Bethany on Friday, November 8.
A biscuit and gravy breakfast will be provided to all who attend beginning at 8:15 am in the cafeteria and a short assembly will follow at 9:15 am. The assembly will feature the Okaw Valley School District band and chorus students. The keynote speaker at this year's assembly will be Lou Maxedon, Army Veteran.
The students and staff at Okaw Valley thank all Veterans for their acts of courage and devotion to the ideals that have served to guide our nation. We would be honored if you could join us to pay tribute to all the brave men and women who have admirably served our country.
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Updated 4:39pm Thursday 9th January 2014 in News By Simon Farr, Reporter
WYCOMBE'S new police commander has been unveiled.
Superintendent Ed McLean, a former Royal Air Force Officer, takes over from Gilbert Houalla, who has been promoted to Chief Superintendent.
Supt McLean has worked his way up through the ranks of the force he joined in 1997, which has seen him assume various roles including roads policing, head of firearms training and detective chief inspector of the South East Counter Terrorism Unit.
He said the work of the Wycombe LPA is "envied by many" and plans to concentrate on three broad themes over the coming months.
He said: "Firstly, I need to get to know my staff, communities and partners to understand how this policing area operates.
"Secondly, I want to build upon our impressive performance around reducing and detecting crime. I can say that, having worked elsewhere in Bucks, the performance of the Wycombe LPA is envied by many.
"I recognise the challenges facing us going forward and plan to will work with our partners and communities to meet them head on.
"Thirdly, and most importantly, I plan to engage and listen to our communities and partners. In doing so, I will identify their priorities, align them to ours where I can and hopefully both meet and manage expectations accordingly."
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This year's theme as "Strategy. Leadership. Empowerment.", prepare to experience a transformational weekend where your leadership skills will be tested and strengthened to empower you to reach an optimal level of operational excellence within your respective chapters. This year's RLC will also provide you with the opportunity to network with other chapter leaders, Region II Executive Board, and Region II Professionals members.
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KENNEWICK, WA - Kennewick Police say it appears that an 8-month-old Kennewick boy died accidentally while sitting in his stroller.
Officers say Benjamin Momotok's mother put him in the stroller Saturday for 30 minutes to an hour and when she checked on the boy he wasn't breathing. Police say he apparently slid down in the stroller and a crossbar blocked his airway. The Benton County Coroner says autopsy results are pending. The coroner says he saw no signs of abuse.


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Is Lil Wayne dead? Still no
At this point, Lil Wayne is basically a superhero, given how many times he's come back from the dead.
Yet another Lil Wayne death rumor is making the rounds on Facebook today. "RIP Rapper Lil Wayne Found Dead," the video reads, before prompting the user to share it before viewing. Not to worry, though – the rapper is alive and well.
It's not clear where this latest rumor springs from (the Inquisitr speculates it could be a Facebook data harvesting scam, since you have to share the video to view it), but it's far from the first time death rumors have swirled around the rapper. The most credible was this summer, when he was hospitalized for seizures and TMZ reported that he was on his deathbed. However, he recovered.
Why is Lil Wayne such a frequent target of death rumors? Maybe because his real health problems make them quasi-credible. The rapper is epileptic, which is what landed him in the hospital this summer. "It got real bad because I got three [seizures] in a row, and on the third one my heart rate went down to, like, 30 percent," he said in a radio interview with Power 106. "Basically, I could've died soon. That's why it was so serious."
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This bright and beautiful design will charm you! Crafted from 18K rose or yellow gold embraced over sterling silver, this gleaming ring showcases a coiled snake design with one oval shaped 7 x 5mm stabilized turquoise in an adhesive setting on the snake's head. The total approximate turquoise weight is 0.68ct. The ring measures 1-1/16"L x 13/16"W x 3/16"H.
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Pronounced "vermay," vermeil is an electroplating process in which 14K gold or higher is coated over sterling silver. Officially designated by the jewelry industry, items may only be sold as vermeil if they have a minimum thickness of 100 millionths of an inch (2.5 microns) of gold over the silver. Regular gold plating is less than 2.5 microns.
The "vermeil" technique of plating sterling silver with gold originated in France in the 1750s. It differs from "gold filled" or "gold plated" in terms of the thickness or thinness of the microns over sterling silver. "Gold filled" pieces have a much thicker layer, between 15 and 45 microns, which is mechanically bonded to the base metal with heat and pressure. Vermeil is a more expensive version of "gold plated". It does not wear off as quickly as gold plating does. However, over time, vermeil wears off and therefore will require re-plating.
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One of the oldest known gems, turquoise has been prized for thousands of years. The Egyptians believed it had powerful mystical properties, and turquoise jewelry has been found interred with 7,500-year-old mummies. Ancient manuscripts from Persia, India, Afghanistan and Arabia say that the health of a person wearing turquoise could be assessed by variations in the color of the stone. Montezuma's treasure, now displayed in the British Museum, includes a carved serpent covered by a mosaic of turquoise.
Turquoise was especially revered by the Native American culture, an association that dates back to the Aztec empire more than 700 years ago. For the Aztecs, turquoise was reserved for the gods and mere mortals were forbidden to wear it. They believed it to be a gem of good fortune and a commodity more valuable than gold. Native Americans believed turquoise protected people from demons and they even placed turquoise in tombs to guard the dead. The stone's colors were thought to be symbolically blue for the heavens and green for the earth. Often warriors tied turquoise to their bows to ensure accurate shots.
Today, turquoise is still believed to provide protection and bring luck. It is said to also promote prosperity, love, healing, courage and friendship. The stone is thought to relax the mind and ease mental tension.
The gem's opaque turquoise color varies from shades of greenish blue to deep cobalt to sky blue. Some varieties display white or brown matrixes, which are streaks of the mother stone from which they came, while others have veins of color called "spiderwebs" running through them. Generally, the bluer the blue, the more highly valued the stone. A clear, even texture without mottling or veins is also preferred. The most rare and valuable color is an intense azure, but the most common is the mild to medium sky blue. Sometimes imitated by minerals such as chrysocolla, turquoise stones are often dyed or colored with coatings of various resins.
In the 13th century, turquoise was mistakenly believed to have come from the country of Turkey. Hence, its name came from the French word for Turkey, "Turquie." The stone was actually brought to Europe from Persia (now Iran), via Turkey. It is a mineral usually found in association with copper deposits and is sometimes mined as a by-product of copper mining.
Although turquoise is found in desert regions worldwide, the finest and most valuable comes from Iran. Iranian turquoise is a pure robin's egg blue that is free of green overtones, matrix or black veins. Perhaps the most famous turquoise today, however, comes from the southwestern United States. The occurrence in Arizona and New Mexico produces greener shades of the stone with matrix streaks of various colors.
While only ranking between 5.0 and 6.0 on the Mohs Scale of hardness, turquoise remains quite popular for jewelry. In Europe, turquoise rings are given as forget-me-not gifts, while in the United States, the stone is given as traditional 5th and 11th wedding anniversary gifts. It has even become a modern consideration for the December birthstone. When wearing turquoise over the years, the stone will absorb oil from a person's skin, causing a slight change to the color of turquoise.
Turquoise is commonly treated in various fashions to ensure its durability and visual appeal, especially when set in jewelry. If a stone has been treated, the type of process will be noted. Stabilized turquoise is enhanced through a process of coating the genuine gemstone with colorless acrylics or resin to fill porous gaps, harden the stone and maintain the stone's color. Reconstituted turquoise is enhanced through a process in which genuine gemstone fragments are powdered and bonded with resin to reinforce the stone. Impregnated turquoise is enhanced through a process in which the genuine gemstone is infused with oil, wax or resin to reinforce the stone.
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I. Goals: As part of the CCSF Library and Learning Resource (LLR) Mission statement, orientation and instructional services are provided to:
1. ensure that students are successful in their academic work at CCSF by developing information competency skills, which are part of the Information Competency Graduation Requirement and are essential for academic success at CCSF, transfer to other higher education institutions, and success in the workplace;
2. collaborate with instructors to design effective library orientation & information competency learning opportunities;
3. provide library research and information technology training opportunities for faculty and staff.
II. Promoting Student Success Through Information Competency Instruction (IC)
Librarians and instructors share responsibility for providing opportunities for students to learn and practice information competency (IC) skills. In addition to the IC requirement being part of English 1A, and ESL 170, these skills should be integrated throughout the curriculum.
Students are encouraged to take advantage of several of the learning opportunities described below under III. A variety of learning opportunities are provided in recognition of the diversity of learning styles, variety of levels of student technological competence, and the physical location of the learner.
Since the information competency/research skills Workshops A, B, C, and W , are now available online, IC learning opportunities are provided at all the campuses and sites.
Learning Outcome/IC Skill
Learning Opportunities
1. Students are aware of the variety and location of information and learning resources and services available.
Orientation materials, such as the G Workshop Orientation to Library Services/Resources; "Resources and Services" handouts, interactive walking tour, virtual tour, group tours, and LLR information web pages
2. Students formulate and refine a research question or statement and can identify key concepts and terms that represent the topic/statement.
Workshops A, B, C, W and D, LIS 10, LIBR 51, course-related library research workshops, Writing Lab, course instructors, reference librarians
3. Students identify and select information sources and search tools appropriate to their research question/statement
Workshops B, C, W, D; course-related workshops; LIS 10, LIBR 51; class assignments; reference librarians
4. Students effectively use research tools (e.g., online catalogs, print and online periodical databases/indexes, web search engines, etc.), employing a variety of search techniques and revise the search when needed.
Workshops A, B, C, W and D; course-related library research workshops; class assignments; LIS 10, LIBR 51; Web tutorials, classroom faculty and reference librarians.
5. Students locate and obtain the complete information online, from a library, media center, expert, or other information agency or via interlibrary loan.
Workshops A, B, W and D; course-related library research workshops and class assignments; LIS 10; LIBR 51; Web tutorials; classroom faculty and reference librarians.
6. Students critically evaluate their search process and the information they retrieve, using such criteria as reliability, accuracy, authority, currency and point of view. They determine if information need has been satisfied or additional information/evidence is needed.
Workshops W, D; course-related library research workshops and class assignments; LIS 10; LIBR 51; Web tutorials; classroom faculty and reference librarians
7. Students effectively use information from appropriate sources in support of their research papers/assignments.
Research-based course assignments (e.g., speeches, papers, projects); Writing Lab; course instructors
8. Students prepare in-text citations and citations for the "Works Cited" list/bibliography using an appropriate style manual such as MLA or APA.
Workshop D; LIS 10; LIBR 51; Citations format handouts; web tutorials; Writing Lab; classroom faculty and reference librarians.
9. Students demonstrate understanding of CCSF computer-use policies and legal-ethical practices regarding access and use of the Internet, plagiarism and copyright
Workshop D; LIS 10; LIBR 51; CCSF College Catalog and web pages; course instructors and reference librarians
IV. Information Competency Instructional Components
The components are grouped below by two areas: orientation and instruction. Both independent learning and course-related orientation and instruction opportunities are available. Assessment occurs both as part of classroom evaluation practices and as on-going evaluations of specific components – See "Assessment Plan for Information Competency/Library Research Skills."
A. Orientation Components
1. Tours – On occasion class tours can be arranged for groups of twenty-five or less by making arrangements with the Rosenberg Library coordinator of reference services or the campus librarian at other campus libraries. A virtual tour and an interactive walking tour for individuals or small groups is also available for the Rosenberg Library.
2. Orientation Workshop G, "Orientation to Library Services and Resources" is offered several times each semester in the first 3 weeks of instruction at the Rosenberg Library.
3. Resources and Services handout is the Rosenberg Library orientation brochure. Equivalent brochures and guides are available at the other campus libraries. Online orientation pages include Overview of CCSF Library Services for the Rosenberg Library and the Rosenberg Library virtual tour.
4. ESL Library Readiness Assignment – This
written assignment prepares lower-level ESL students with the necessary
vocabulary and understanding of basic concepts covered in the Library and Web
Research Skills workshops offered at the Rosenberg Library. The Media Center also offers orientations
and campus libraries provide equivalent orientation for ESL students.
B. Instructional Components
B. Instructional Components
1. Basic Library & Information Skills Workshops A, B, C, D, G and W*
These drop-in library research skills workshops are offered throughout the semester at a variety of times and are conducted by librarians. All workshops include a practice assignment. They address many of the information competencies required for CCSF A.A., A.S. or transfer degrees. Currently only the Rosenberg Library has a dedicated electronic lab to offer these workshops to groups of 24; other campus libraries offer variations of them either in their library and/or campus computer lab.
Online workshops are currently available for Workshop A.
Workshop A: Using the OPAC - Three learning outcomes:
· increase awareness of library and learning resources, services and facilities, with specific information relevant to campus library where session is offered;
· Conduct variety of searches to gain practice and understand difference between keyword and subject searching.
· Interpret catalog screens and know how to obtain items
Assessment: satisfactory performance on the Workshop A exercise sheet.
Workshop B: Using Periodical Databases - Four learning outcomes:
· Understand the concepts and reasons for using periodicals and periodical databases and how to access them online;
· Conduct effective searches using basic keyword and subject options in online periodical databases;
· Learn how to interpret citations and the full screen displays
· Know how to obtain the complete periodical articles, regardless of format (online, microfilm, etc.) or location.
Assessment: satisfactory performance on the Workshop B exercise sheet.
Workshop C: Internet and Web Basics - Four learning outcomes:
· Understand important concepts relating to the Web (e.g. browser, links, Webmaster);
· Raise awareness of the differences between the three major types of Web search tools -- subject guides, search engines and meta-search engines;
· Understand what is and is NOT included when searching the Web; what is the "invisible Web";
· Conduct searches using techniques to decrease results and obtain more credible sources
Assessment: satisfactory performance on the C exercise sheet.
Workshop G: Orientation to Library Services and Resources - Three learning outcomes:
· Navigate the LLR webssite to increase awareness of the variety of on-site and online services and resources.
· Find a textbook on reserve and a book on a toic related to student success using the catalog CityCat;
· Identify campus student support services and programs by using LLR's Workshop G webpage.
Assessment: satisfactory performance on the C exercise sheet.
Workshop D: Research Paper Strategy (Only for students who have a research paper/project topic and have taken either the B, C or W workshops) – Four learning outcomes:
· Narrow a topic into a researchable question or thesis statement;
· Practice the key steps for researching a topic;
· Conduct research to find at least three good quality sources for the paper/project; Prepare MLA or APA formatted citations for "Works Cited" list or bibliography.
Assessment: satisfactory performance on the D exercise sheet and evaluation by the course
2. Customized Course-Related Workshops
These workshops are designed to teach students specific skills and use of resources required by course assignments. Course instructors, in partnership with library faculty, plan the learning outcomes, which typically include some of the following:
· formulate search queries and conduct searches in appropriate catalogs, databases, and indexes;
· critically evaluate results of searches;
· increase understanding of how to properly credit and use copyrighted information by reference to citation format guides and style manuals;
· know options for obtaining the full-text copy or complete publication.
Assessment: satisfactory performance on class assignment and student and instructor self-assessment of effectiveness of librarian presentation and reference support.
3. Library Research and Information Competency Credit Courses
· LIS 10 "Use of Information Resources" – one-unit basic information competency course offered online, in classroom and a combination of online and in classroom.
Assessment: satisfactory performance on assignments and exams as reflected by course grade; online pre- and post-test; and student self-assessment of learning experience.
· LIB 51 "Introduction to Libraries and Library Materials" - three-unit course offered by the Library Information Technology Program.
Assessment: performance on assignments and exams as reflected by course grade and course-evaluation.
4. Independent Learning Opportunities: Web-based Subject Guides and Tutorials
Librarians, working with department/program faculty,
have designed many Subject Guides corresponding to academic and vocational
programs of study at CCSF, (http://www.ccsf.edu/Library/guides/guides.html). Online workshops that are equivalent to the
Library Research Skills workshops A, B, C, and W are available 24/7 from any location.
V. Faculty and Staff Information Technology Workshops And Consultation Services
Workshops dealing with a variety of information resources are offered by reference librarians at the Rosenberg Library during flex days and as part of the Technology Learning Center's staff training. At all campuses, librarians are available to collaborate with instructors to design effective class assignments. Instructors can contact the Coordinator of Instructional Services (452-5548; firstname.lastname@example.com), or the subject librarian for his/her department to make an appointment, or the campus librarian to get more information. Librarians can also facilitate the ordering of needed materials and/or placing materials on course reserve in support of class assignments.


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Senate Democrats have announced that, on Tuesday evening, they will convene a caucus to "nominate and select leaders for president, majority leader, assistant majority leader, secretary and assistant secretary."
This meeting to select Senate leadership is closed to the public.
To be convened behind closed doors.
To keep the public in the dark.
Maine's Freedom of Access Act is silent on whether elected officials may caucus by party in secret, and so they do because the law does not say they can't.
Caucuses are generally convened to discuss party business. And, in fact, the Maine Legislature's own list of definitions defines a caucus as a meeting of "members of a legislative group, most commonly a political party, to decide on policies or strategies."
But, in convening Tuesday's caucus, the Dems aren't conducting the party's business of "policies or strategies." They are conducting the public's business of selecting and electing Senate leaders.
Under FOAA, public proceedings are defined as "transactions of any functions affecting any and all citizens of the state by . . . the Legislature of Maine and its committees and subcommittees."
Without question, election of Senate leadership will affect any and all citizens of this state, which makes these elections our business.
The Dems do not make up the entirety of Maine's Legislature, but they are now a majority, which means they are the power brokers because majority rules.
The Dems can call Tuesday's meeting whatever they want, but what they intend to do behind closed doors is transaction of Senate business — not party business — which means they must meet in public.
Last Tuesday, the public gave Maine's Democrats what they wanted: control of the Senate. And now, one week later and in their very first collective act, the Senate Dems announce they are going to meet in secret?
A secret meeting is no way to select our leaders.
It's certainly no way to open the incoming legislative session.
The Senate Republicans have already secretly caucused to elect their leaders, but as the minority party they have no say on who will be Senate president. The Dems have that control.
The Senate, no matter the party, has traditionally locked the public out of caucuses while their peers in the House have been much more open.
We elected these people to represent us. Don't we have a right to know what they're doing?
There are a number of local events planned starting today and lasting through mid-week to honor veterans as we observe Veterans Day.
Maine offers a special gift that lasts a lifetime: Maine residents who were honorably discharged (or received a general discharge under honorable conditions) are eligible for free, lifetime day-use passes to most of Maine's state parks and historic sites.
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Commissioner Walter Whitcomb said, in a press release, that Maine is "honored to be able to offer this small token of our gratitude to Maine veterans in recognition of their outstanding service to this country."
While it may be a small token, it's a tremendous gift of access to some of the most beautiful and interesting areas of our state. It's a gift that honors the men and women who have fought for us, and it's the least we can do to thank them.
Park passes are available through the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management. To apply, call 626-4464, email email@example.com, or go online to the Department of Conservation.
Accept the gift. You've earned it.
In Peru last Tuesday, among dozens of other things voters decided, they decided to enact an ordinance to allow the street-side electronic sign at the Peru Fire Station on Route 108 to display different messages "in a format that would not district drivers."
The ordinance passed 562-305.
Before this vote, the municipal sign was allowed only to display a single static message.
Now that one sign — and no other — can scroll through several displayed messages, including "dissolving or fading the message" in a manner that will be safe for drivers.
Does a town really need an ordinance to do that?
The opinions expressed in this column reflect the views of the ownership and the editorial board.


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In celebration of the safe return of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, Radio One Cleveland and 19 Action News teamed up Thursday for a Victory Vigil.
Dozens of community members gathered at 1400 West 25th Street in Cleveland to show support for these strong women.
The Victory Vigil started with the crowd signing welcome home cards.
A couple hundred were in attendance, including the Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland.
"I just wanted to come and show my support too because I've been watching it this whole time and I wish them the best," said one community member.
"Just be there. Show the support, that's all we can do whether we can see them or not. They're free," said a Clevelander.
And there were red ribbons everywhere.
"The red ribbon is the girls favorite color. They wore red ribbons in their hair in schools when they were here and thank God they're back," said a former classmate.
Thursday's rally is the first of what will probably be many rallies of support for all of the victims.
Many of the people in attendance don't know the women personally or their families. But it doesn't matter, they are apart of our community and that makes them family.
"They're in their healing process. This the beginning of a healing process that's going to take a while. But we are with them. The whole community is with them," said Pastor Jesus Laboy.
Immediately following the rally participants marched across Veterans Memorial Bridge beginning at W. 25th Street & Detroit heading towards W. 9th Street and Superior. Each step, a sign of support.
The march celebrated the lives of these incredibly courageous women and support families still struggling with a missing loved one.
If you didn't make it to the vigil or march, CLICK HERE, to wish them well!
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CNBC's Dominic Chu looks at today's leading and lagging stocks.» Read More
CNBC's Rick Santelli accepts CME Group Executive Chairman & President Terry Duffy's ALS ice bucket challenge.
FBI agents arrested Investors Relations executive Michael Lucarelli on charges related to insider trading. CNBC's Sue Herera shows video of Lucarelli taking off from CNBC cameras upon leaving the federal court building Tuesday.
Ahead of Apple's iPhone 6 reveal, CNBC's Josh Lipton asked people on the street what they want from the upgrade. Lipton rounds up all the rumors for the phone.
Discussing whether a huge market decline is coming, and hot stock opportunities now, with Andy Murray, Becker Value Equity Fund co-manager, and Ernesto Ramos, BMO Asset Management.
Where are the bears? David Tice, Tice Capital President, says "trees don't grow to the sky," in calling quantitative easing only a short-term economic fix.
CNBC's Diana Olick spoke to Doug Duncan, Fannie Mae chief economist, who cut his housing forecasts for next year.
CNBC's Kayla Tausche breaks down Alibaba's most recent quarterly earnings. Roger McNamee, Elevation Partners, provides insight to the impeding public offering.
CNBC's Josh Lipton and Mashable Tech Editor Pete Pachal discuss key features of the new iPhone 6.
Start-up wants to bring sexy back to your grandmother's slip. Watch CEO & co-founder Stefanie Mnayarji pitch her big idea to a panel of experts.
Austin Beerworks is rolling out a seven-foot-long box of brews containing 99 beers filled with the company's "Peacemaker" blonde ale, reports "Squawk Box's" Joe Kernen.
CNBC's Kelli Grant explains how to reduce some of your retirement needs by just knocking off some of your expenses.
Walter Isaacson, "The Innovators" author, discusses Apple's future and Tim Cook's leadership versus Steve Jobs.
CNBC's Morgan Brennan reports on stocks that outperform when summer comes to an end.
Mad Money host Jim Cramer dissects today's upward movements and outlines the performance of winning stocks.
Burgers, Canadian donuts and Warren Buffett? The proposed deal between Burger King and Tim Hortons caused a flurry of headlines Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about it.
CNBC's Robert Frank reports on why wealthy investors are becoming more wary of stocks.
Mario Gabelli, chairman and CEO of Gamco Investors, weighs in on Burger King's purchase of Tim Hortons.
Chris Johnson, JK Investment Group, and Pat Powell, Powell Financial Group, discuss how S&P 2,000 impacts trading.
CNBC's Susan Li tracks the momentous jump in the S&P 500 and outlines the leaders and laggards of the index.
Billionaire Ronald Perelman and art dealer Larry Gagosian continue to battle in the art world. CNBC's Robert Frank reports Cy Twombly's piece is at the center of the fight.
A large great white shark was spotted off the coast of Cape Cod by a state police helicopter crew during a routine patrol, reports CNBC's Sue Herera.
The S&P hits a record high. What it means and the market's next move, with Howard Silverblatt, S&P Dow Jones Indices, CNBC's Bertha Coombs and the Futures Now Traders, Jeff Kilburg and Scott Nations, both at the CME.
CNBC's Julia Boorstin reports Electronic Arts' promo for its new "Madden NFL 15" game has been viewed more than 21 million times.
CNBC's Morgan Brennan reports the Dow has hit a new record high.
CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin discusses Warren Buffet's role in the transaction between Burger King and Tim Hortons in a deal valued at $11 billion. Sorkin explains the tax structure of the deal.
Google, Amazon and Uber are all testing the same-day delivery market and one startup hopes to compete in Manhattan by promising delivery of anything for free.
The "Squawk Box" news team discusses terms of the deal between Burger King and Canada's Tim Hortons.
CNBC's Julia Boorstin provides a look at the winner and losers from this year's annual awards show.
CNBC goes behind the scenes of BuzzFeed to find out how one of the most popular websites in the country is turning cute cat videos in tens of millions of dollars.
Jurrien Timmer, Fidelity Investments, and Jack Albin, BMO Private Bank CIO, take a look at what's likely fueling the market rally.
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Mad Money's Jim Cramer breaks down the theme of stealth technology stocks. Cramer says companies that are using proprietary technology to invent entirely new markets and then dominate those markets, fall under that category.
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Marijuana is touted as one of the safer recreational drugs, but it's causing major explosions across the country, including the Phoenix metro area.
"Our detectives are seeing this use of hash starting to rise," said Tempe Police Sgt. Michael Pooley. Hash oil is a butter or wax substance made by passing butane through marijuana using simple household items.
Pooley said that about 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 29, 25-year-old Bradley Brennan pulled up to a pump at a QT gas station and store.
"He had several butane cans in his backseat and obviously the fumes were seeping out of one of those cans," Pooley said.
Pooley said Brennan went to light up his hash oil, and his experiment literally blew up in his face.
"The fumes which had been circulating in that car ignited and made a pretty big explosion," Pooley said.
He said Brennan's back window blew out and he suffered severe burns on his arms, legs, and shoulders. Luckily, no one else was hurt.
Once Brennan is released from the hospital, he's likely facing several drug charges, Pooley said.
"These are not chemists, these aren't professionally designed areas," Pooley said. "People are doing them in their cars, in their apartments."
"Why would someone cook marijuana using butane? More potency," said Stephanie Siete with Community Bridges, a nonprofit that specializes in integrated medical and behavioral health care.
Siete said people need to be on the lookout for this different form of the drug, which is easier to conceal.
"Drugs are constant. But they're ever-changing in terms of how they're used, what they look like and the devices used with them," she said.
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How to List REO Properties
Get Bank Owned Property Listings
We have a current list of
asset management companies including:
Over 40 asset management registration portals
Industry forums and resource links
Recommendations for setting up your REO resume
The REO market is still strong. The asset managers are still seeking good brokers for their REO listings. Currently, most banks are using asset management companies to list and sell their REO properties. For example, Bank of America, Chase Bank, Countrywide and Wells Fargo do not directly list their own properties - they use Asset Management companies for their REO listings.
We have an updated list of portals where you can
with REO companies seeking brokers to sell their listings.
Also included are lists of REO forums, currently recommended
training programs and advice on setting up your REO resume.
Our Disclosure: There are no secret lists.
You can find all this information online for free, if you know where to look and search long enough. We offer this edited list, based on our successful REO experience, along with our recommendations to make your applications successful. So stop searching, get our list, and get registered for REO listings!
How to get REO listings:
First, you need to get registered with the major Banks and Asset Management companies to receive REO listings in your market area. Banks and mortgage lenders are still seeking local real estate brokers to list their properties. Mostly, this is because of a high level of dissatisfaction with some of their current listing agents. In fact, many current REO brokers have complained that the asset manager drops them for very small issues. Have you ever tried to submit an offer on an REO listing and never heard back? Poor service levels are common and the companies hear about them. Asset management companies often cancel non performing brokers and assign their listing to new brokers in the area.
It is still common for a real estate broker to have 50 + active listings from the various banks and REO asset managers they have a relationship with. You can build a very successful business based on REO listings. Brokers using this list are averaging 1o - 15 new listings per month.
Updated in January, 2013 this is a very current list of available REO registration portals. These are where the majority of all new REO listings are coming from today.
Just $39- Gets You The Full REO Registration Directory!
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We are a successful brokerage in a small south east market. We list a lot of bank REO's simply because we registered with as many companies as we could find. Some we never heard back from and others started giving us listings. Over the past year we have refined our REO registration list nicely.
So, why are we sharing this list? Simple; asset managers only assign REO listings within 25 miles of an agents office. In addition, they usually limit the number of active listings they give to any one broker to about 10. Thus, we can only use this list within our small marketing area. We are happy to sell the information to brokers in other markets for just $49- payable online. You will be able to download our list immediately after your payment clears. (usually within one minute) In addition, a copy of the list is sent to your e-mail address.
Getting started in the REO properties business can have great rewards. Just follow the instructions from each company on our list and register to be one of their brokers in your local market area. Listing commissions range from 2.3% to 6 %.
Current Success Stories:
12 REO closings in August, 2012
- John D. Phoenix market
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- Amy J. Orlando market
7 REO closings in February, 2012
- Mike K. Dallas market
You can immediately begin registering on the various websites and portals of the major asset management companies. This is how REO Asset Managers will find you. Being registered on their sites is now the standard way to be considered for their new listings in your local area.
Just be prepared to handle multiple listings and negotiations of REO homes.
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We offer a current list of most of the top REO websites and contacts for just $39-. You are responsible for registering with them. If you find any changes or new contacts please let us know. We will include them in our next update and send it to you at no charge. All purchases are strictly non refundable. We do not sell or use your e-mail address for any purpose, other than delivery of the list.
By clicking on the 'Buy Now' button you agree to our terms and conditions. You can use most any major Credit Card or a Pay Pal account to complete the transaction.
We wish you great success in the REO properties market !
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Target confirms today that its stores have been hit by a major credit card attack involving up to 40 million customers nation-wide.
The holiday season is the busiest time of year for retail outlets like Target.
But, the Minneapolis based company reports approximately 40 million credit and debit card accounts may be been impacted between November 27 through December 15 in its U.S. Stores.
In a statement released by Target Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Gregg Steinhafel says, "Target's first priority is preserving the trust of our guests, and we have moved swiftly to address this issue, so guests can shop with confidence. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. We take this matter very seriously, and are working with law enforcement to bring those responsible to justice."
Target contacted authorities and financial institutions immediately after it was made aware of the unauthorized access.
The company is partnering with a leading third-party forensics firm to conduct a thorough investigation of the incident.
Many financial institutions say they have identified affected accounts involved in the incident, and are working to change account numbers to limit damage. If shopped at Target November 27 through December 15, you are encouraged to contact your financial institution immediately to change account numbers.
If you suspect you are a victim of unauthorized activity, you are asked to call Target at: 1-866-852-8680.
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While holiday traditions are to be valued, there's something wonderful about spicing up your usual decorating scheme with fresh touches -- and starting new traditions to love. This year, consider punching up your holiday greenery. Spruce up your wreath with natural materials such as dried autumn leaves, bright berry clusters, or strung pinecones. On your tree, intersperse new, homemade ornaments with your existing collection -- it's a great way to get the kids involved in holiday decorating. And don't forget your holiday tabletop. Try something new as a centerpiece, like a cake stand piled high with bright clementines, or a bowl filled with glass ornaments.
We've devised great ideas for one-of-a-kind handmade holiday projects. Try them out, and start new traditions of your own!


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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A southern Indiana amusement park is adding more hardware for being the best in the world.
Holiday World and Splashin' Safari's water coaster, the Wilderbeest was named the best in the world for the 4th year in a row.
Amusement Today magazine presented the annual survey results yesterday.
Holiday World has also been named the cleanest park, topping out over Disney World, Kings Island and Cedar Point.
In other categories, Holiday Worlds three wooden coasters made the top 20 list.
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Robert B. Darnell, M.D., Ph.D.
Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Senior Attending Physician
Robert and Harriet Heilbrunn Professor
Laboratory of Molecular Neuro-oncology
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Dr. Darnell's laboratory focuses on understanding a group of rare brain diseases, the paraneoplastic neurologic disorders, and how they arise in conjunction with immune responses to cancer. Through his work on one set of proteins involved in the disorders, Dr. Darnell has also become interested in the role of RNA-binding proteins in the brain and in disease.
The Darnell lab studies paraneoplastic neurologic disorders (PNDs), a group of diseases thought to arise when tumors — typically breast, ovarian or lung cancers — start making proteins that are normally only made by the brain. Patients with PNDs carry antibodies that specifically target these proteins, but while this situation produces an effective antitumor immune response, it also leads to an autoimmune attack on brain tissue.
Using a combination of biochemical and genetic approaches, Dr. Darnell's lab is asking basic questions about how these antitumor and autoimmune responses develop: What goes right and wrong? How does the immune system recognize these neuronal proteins as foreign in tumor cells, and why does this response turn into an attack on nerve cells in only some patients? Why do some patients react to such protein-expressing tumors while others do not?
Dr. Darnell's lab has shown that the immune systems of PND patients thwart tumors with what begins as a classical antiviral response: The patients' T cells produce antibodies and other T cells that recognize the neuronal antigens found within their tumors. In some patients there are atypical, less potent T cells present, perhaps evidence of tumor cells' efforts to evade tumor immunity. The lab also discovered that apoptotic tumor cells serve as potent instigators of the T cell immune response in PND patients and is developing cancer vaccines for use in small-scale clinical trials at The Rockefeller University Hospital to mimic PND tumor immunity. The scientists have also harnessed the identification of tumor-killing T cells in PND patients to transform normal T cells into ones that can recognize and kill breast and ovarian tumors.
This work merges with studies on what the PND antigens are: What is their normal role in neurons, and why do tumors induce their expression? These questions led Dr. Darnell's lab to explore the function of neuron-specific RNA-binding proteins in neuronal biology, in immune cells and in disease. Studies have focused on proteins involved in RNA regulation in the nucleus and cytoplasm, including the PND antigens Hu and Nova, the related protein FMRP — the protein mutated in fragile X mental retardation — and Argonaut, the RNA-binding protein that works together with microRNAs to regulate messenger RNA translation and stability. The lab developed a general technique called high throughput sequencing–cross-linking immunoprecipitation, or HITS-CLIP, to create genome-wide maps of where RNA-binding proteins bind to RNA in living tissue. HITS-CLIP, together with analysis of knockout mice and bioinformatic approaches, led to the discovery that the position of protein binding in the messenger RNA is a prime determinant of the outcome of exon inclusion or skipping in alternative splicing, a general rule now found applicable to a dozen splicing factors. Recent computational improvements in analyses of HITS-CLIP maps have allowed robust genome-wide predictions of combinatorial RNA regulation and single nucleotide resolution of protein interaction sites in the brain. The lab has also developed functional insight into RNA dysregulation in disease, including that mediated by FMRP, and revealed its mechanism of action and connection with autism spectrum disorders. Studies with Nova have led to insight into the balance of neuronal inhibition and excitation, and into control of spinal motor neuron function, leading to new approaches to the study of Lou Gehrig's disease.
Dr. Darnell received his undergraduate degrees in biology and chemistry from Columbia University in 1979 and earned his M.D. and Ph.D. in 1985 from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where he specialized in molecular biology. Dr. Darnell trained in internal medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and in neurology at Weill Cornell Medical College with Fred Plum and Jerome Posner, where he was chief neurology resident. Dr. Darnell joined The Rockefeller University in 1992 as assistant professor and associate physician at The Rockefeller University Hospital. He was named associate professor in 1997 and professor and senior physician in 2000. In 2002 Dr. Darnell was appointed investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and named Heilbrunn Professor at Rockefeller. He is also attending neurologist at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, associate professor at Weill Cornell and president of the New York Genome Center.
Dr. Darnell's awards include the Burroughs Wellcome Fund Clinical Scientist Award in Translational Research in 2000, the Derek Denny-Brown Young Neurological Scholar Award in 1998 and the Irma T. Hirschl Trust Career Scientist Award in 1996. In 2010 he was elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies and became a member of the Association of American Physicians and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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Styrene in Wisconsin
Styrene is a pollutant from plastics, rubber and other industrial chemical factories and from landfill leachate. [read more]
Styrene is a major industrial chemical with annual U.S. production exceeding 10 billion pounds (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) 1998b; Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB) 2002d). Styrene is used in the manufacturing of polystyrene plastics and resins, and in the synthesis of styrene-containing copolymers. Styrene-containing products are used for packaging materials, carpet backing, pipes, beverage containers, electrical and insulating materials, and automotive components (Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) 1992d, 2007f). These products may contain styrene at concentrations of 30 to 50 percent. Consumers may also be exposed to potentially high levels of styrene leaching from polystyrene containers (USEPA 2002p).
Styrene contaminates water supplies due to industrial waste discharges from rubber and plastic factories and leaching from landfills. In 2000, the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reported that U.S. industrial facilities released 49,512,737 pounds of styrene into environment, almost 95 percent of which was through air emissions. Fifteen states release more than one million pounds of styrene to the environment (TN, IN, TX, FL, GA, CA, OH, IL, MI, NC, PA, AL, MN, SC, WI). More than half the total U.S. emissions are reported by the plastics industry. Other major emission sources include the transportation equipment and chemical industries (USEPA 2009i).
According to EPA, chronic exposure to levels of styrene in drinking water above the maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 0.1 parts per million (ppm) can cause damage to liver and nerve tissue, and possibly cancer (USEPA 2009b). Other findings in laboratory animals include damage to the kidneys and testes (ATSDR 2007f). Some studies have linked occupational styrene exposure to impaired neurological activity, such as decreased visuomotor performance, psychomotor performance and EEG abnormalities (ATSDR 2007f).
Styene is classified as a possible human carcinogen by the International Agency on Research on Cancer (IARC) because a breakdown product of styrene, called styrene-7,8-oxide, damages DNA (HSDB 2002d; IARC 2008b). In animal studies, chronic exposure to styrene has caused increases in mammary tumors and possibly lung tumors (ATSDR 1992d).
The Most Polluted Communities in Wisconsin
32 water utilities reported detecting Styrene in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average Styrene level
|Population Served
|Positive test results of total reported tests
|Average Level
|Abrams Elementary School
Abrams, WI
|3 of 4
|5.45 ppb
(0 to 11 ppb)
|Dickten & Masch Plant 1
Nashotah, WI
|10 of 12
|1.63 ppb
(0 to 5.1 ppb)
|Winkler School
Burlington, WI
|5 of 9
|0.69 ppb
(0 to 2.8 ppb)
|Riverside Mobile Home CT 2
New Richmond, WI
|1 of 1
|0.4 ppb
(0.4 ppb)
|South Wayne Waterworks
South Wayne, WI
|1 of 2
|0.29 ppb
(0 to 0.57 ppb)
|Nashotah Seminary Apts
Delafield, WI
|1 of 6
|0.19 ppb
(0 to 1.11 ppb)
|Neenah Creek Elementary
Briggsville, WI
|5 of 10
|0.18 ppb
(0 to 0.57 ppb)
|Auburndale High School
Auburndale, WI
|4 of 12
|0.17 ppb
(0 to 0.78 ppb)
|Columbus Water & Light Department
Columbus, WI
|1 of 1
|0.13 ppb
(0.13 ppb)
|Stetsonville EL School
Stetsonville, WI
|2 of 4
|0.13 ppb
(0 to 0.29 ppb)
Health Based Limits for Styrene
|Maximum Contaminant Limit (MCL)
|The enforceable standard which defines the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to health-based limits (Maximum Contaminant Level Goals, or MCLGs) as feasible using the best available analytical and treatment technologies and taking cost into consideration. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
|100 ppb
|Maximum Contaminant Limit Goal (MCLG)
|A non-enforceable health goal that is set at a level at which no known or anticipated adverse effect on the health of persons occurs and which allows an adequate margin of safety. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
|100 ppb
|Lifetime health-based limit, non-cancer risk
|Concentration of a chemical in drinking water that is not expected to cause any adverse, noncarcinogenic health effects for a lifetime of exposure. The Lifetime health-based limit (or Health Advisory, HA) is based on exposure for a a 70-kg adult consuming 2 liters of water per day. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
|100 ppb
|Children's health-based limit for 10-day exposure
|Concentration of a chemical in drinking water that is not expected to cause any adverse, noncarcinogenic effects for up to ten days of exposure. The Ten-Day health-based limit (or Health Advisory, HA) is typically set to protect a 10-kg child consuming 1 liter of water per day. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
|2000 ppb
|Drinking Water Equivalent Level
|A lifetime exposure concentration protective of adverse, noncarcinogenic health effects, that assumes all of the exposure to a contaminant is from drinking water. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
|7000 ppb
|Children's health-based limit for 1-day exposure
|Concentration of a chemical in drinking water that is not expected to cause any adverse, noncarcinogenic health effects for up to one day of exposure. The One-Day health-based limit (or Health Advisory, HA) is typically set to protect a 10-kg child consuming 1 liter of water per day. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
|20000 ppb
Violation Summary for Styrene in Wisconsin
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in Wisconsin


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Seven Florida high school seniors have competed and won scholarships to travel abroad for the 2013-2014 school year. Only 25 finalists were selected from across the United States, making Florida home to nearly one third of the winners. The Congress-Bundestag Vocational Youth Exchange Scholarship allows students from the U.S. to attend school in Germany, learn the language, explore the culture and gain professional experience while interning with a German company.
"During this year abroad, these students will gain knowledge and experiences that will prepare them for college and career," said Commissioner of Education Dr. Tony Bennett. "This program allows Florida's top-notch students to act as ambassadors for our state and nation."
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Past participants have been placed in internships in diverse fields like the arts, architecture, information technology, culinary arts, healthcare, international affairs and journalism. The scholarship recipients head to Washington, D.C. in early July to begin the experience before flying to Germany for two months of intensive German language training. The students will then be paired with their host families before beginning their internships.
The scholarship was developed by the United States Congress and the German Bundestag (Parliament) to strengthen ties between our two countries. Nacel Open Door administers the program and supports the students. The Division of Career and Adult Education with the Florida Department of Education assists with logistics and student interviews.
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Industry Magazine Variety reported http://tinyurl.com/yppssw that The Montel Williams Show has been cancelled just 3 days after he choose to focus on the solders dying in Iraq rather than the passing of Heath Ledger. It is not clear whether this is the reason why his show was cancelled; in any case please sign this petition to get him back on the air. For details and updates visit http://montelw1.wordpress.com/. You can help by emailing this link to as many people as you can. Thank you in advance.
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Prior to being employed at Trine, I was in private practice working as a forensic pathologist in Texas, Arizona and Colorado. About 20 years ago, I received my medical degree from S.U.N.Y. in Syracuse, N.Y., and completed my pathology residency and forensic fellowship in Texas.
I am board certified in forensic pathology, anatomic pathology and clinical pathology. Currently, I am the book review editor and on the board of editors for The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology. I enjoy scientific writing and lecturing on various forensic topics.


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Cannabis Tales
- A male juvenile driver from Aurora was cited with no valid driver's license and possession of cannabis at 1:37 p.m. Dec. 14. An officer stopped the juvenile's vehicle at Lathem Street and Kirk Road. There were five other juveniles in the vehicle who were also charged with possession of cannabis. A full report of this incident is pending.
- During a traffic stop at 8:41 p.m. Nov. 30, an officer determined that the male passenger in the vehicle, from Montgomery, had a small amount of cannabis on him. The male cooperated with a search, which took place in a parking lot on the 1300 block of East Wilson Street. He admitted to possessing the cannabis, which was confiscated with no charges filed. The driver of the vehicle, from Batavia, was issued a warning for speeding.
Buddy W. Blazek, 20, of the 900 block of South Ardmore, Villa Park, was charged with possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana after his arrest near Roosevelt and Baker Hill around 1:25 a.m. Dec. 13, police said.
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, reported a series of Christmas decoration thefts at 1:28 p.m. Dec. 12. The latest incident had occurred between 10 a.m. and noon that day, with theft of garland from the lower level south windows.
The business reported to police this was the fifth such theft since Nov. 25, but the business apparently shrugged off the earlier thefts and not reported them to police.
The tally has been adding up — La Vie Encore estimated the value of all the Christmas wreaths, pine cones, ribbons, and garland stolen in the five thefts at $250.
Someone took two Christmas figurines from the front yard of a home in the 800 block of Highland between 7 p.m. on Dec. 13 and 7 a.m. on Dec. 14.
Christmas decorations were taken from a front yard in 0-99 block of South Ewing Street, police said. The incident was reported sometime between Dec. 14 and 16.
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In short: Great event. Bags of character. Superb course.In full: First Trionium event I've done - and what a marvelous thing it was too! Brilliant organisation (showers! cooked breakfast! medals! commemorative pint glass!)and a really great atmosphere. The course itself is excellent: constantly undulating and virtually all on trails, and in the rare moment when you can afford to take it all in, some fantastic scenery. One tip: save it all for the stairs in the last mile... ouch!!!Definitely coming back next year!Date of review: March 17, 2014
In short: 2nd year in a row... will be back next year too!In full: A South East classic! Great course - scenic enough to make it not feel roady, but, not muddy enough be truly off road; hilly enough to be challenging, but, not steep enough to be slow. Its basically a tough course but one that you can clock up a decent time on - especially with the two mile sprint descent to the finish line! ETL events are always brilliantly run. Love it!Date of review: November 25, 2013
In short: Great local event! Excellent course, good organisation, great value.In full: This is a great local event. Set in the beautiful Kent countryside on a muddy and rolling course through the woods on a crisp winter's morning in November.The atmosphere was superb, with the start finish area right next to the car park in a small enclosure in the trees.The course is generally all wooded trails with some serious mud and a few hard packed trails. Its quite undulating with one or two short steep sections with rope assists for good measure.Pace was pretty quick throughout - although its not really a fast course.Nice T shirt thrown in too!All in all a great day out and one i'll definiately do again!Date of review: November 18, 2013
In short: Second time round...and will definitely be back next year!In full: Great race! Much harder than you think it might be. Constantly undulating - so no time to settle into a rhythm - but it's still quite a pacy course. The appropriately named 'deeply steep' towards the end has made me want to heave two years in a row! Definitely part of the annual fixture list.Date of review: September 20, 2013
In short: Second attempt at this magnificent beast of a course!In full: You cant get a better indicator of a good event than repeat business! This was my second year and I'll definitely be signing up for 2014 as soon as I can. Stunning scenery and a challenging course that is quite unlike any other. Gradual climb for the first 30k over mixed bridal ways and trails, before a very steep and rocky descent on to Blawith Fell, past Beacon Tarn, and along the lake shore. The last 12k is the hardest part of the course - not the hilliest - but certainly the most technical and definitely the part where your knees and feet will start to hurt! I cant wait to have another go!Date of review: July 9, 2013
In short: OUTSTANDING EVENTIn full: This really is an outstanding event. In my opinion, the thing that really sets it apart is the atmosphere. From the minute you sign up to this you feel part of something special. The facebook page is busy and fun; the organisation was first rate; and the marshals were the best BY FAR that I've ever seen. So friendly and encouraging! You even get encouraging spectators which is unusual for a trail race.The course itself is challenging but not overly so. For me the hardest part was the final 6k or so which included a few climbs that I probably should have kept a bit more in the tank for. The headwind down the final straight was also rather tough!All in all a genuinely special event that everyone should have a crack at.Amazing! Date of review: June 24, 2013
In short: Great course, well attended, good atmosphere!In full: Great atmosphere, a 500 strong field, and a really scenic course make this a great event.The biggest climbs are all in the first third of the course which helps with pacing. The long downhill into Alfriston (about half way) and the subsequent flat section along the river both allow you to pick your pace up.PB for me so I'll definitely be making this one a regular from now on!!Thanks NPS Lions!Date of review: June 10, 2013
In short: Really nice trail run... harder than you might think too!In full: Lovely atmosphere at this event, which is put on by a team who very obviously care a lot - and know a lot - about running.The route involves two laps around Bewl Water; mainly undulating trails around the lake shore, with a few country lanes thrown in too. It's relatively flat by trail standards, but there are a few bigger climbs towards the end of each circuit, although these are all on the road sections. Still, they're long enough to hurt on lap 2! The scenery is lovely enough to make the second lap every bit as aesthetically pleasing as the first!The organisation was first class. Pre-race comms were timely and informative; registration ran like clockwork; feed-stations were well stocked and ably managed by friendly and encouraging marshals; chip timing was integrated into race numbers and spot on; and the medal and t shirt were both the best that I have received from any event, ever.So, all in all, this is an event that is definitely going on my annual fixture list. A pleasure to take part in. Thanks Hermes Running! Date of review: May 5, 2013
In short: They're not exaggerating about the mud..! Not too difficult a course though.In full: Lovely trail run! Undulating, but nothing too steep; some nice variety in the trails with a great section through the bracken. Mud everywhere though... and seemed to get worse towards the end! Atmosphere, organisation and marshalling were first class: these people really know how to put trail running events together! Looking forward to doing a few more Lakeland Trails this year.Date of review: March 24, 2013
In short: AWESOME! In a class of its own... can't recommend it highly enough!In full: This is an absolutely brilliant course! Some great climbs; the most mud i've ever seen; puddles that were knee deep in ice cold water; rushing flood waters; technical rocky / rooty sections; and glorious scenery throughout. On top of that its in February so you're also battling the weather from start to finish - and yesterday's weather was pretty extreme! And to finish it off the atmosphere, organisation and marshalling were superb! Cant recommend this one highly enough! Date of review: February 11, 2013
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