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4.1.8 "How Do You Get Data From Databases Into Flash?"
There are several ways to pull data into Flash.
For example, let's say you have a movie called movie.swf. Where you would normally reference movie.swf in your HTML (there are 2 places for each .swf file), you could put:
If you've worked with HTML forms that use action="get", then you will be familiar with this syntax.
Doing this will create 3 variables on the main time line "start," "end," and "user," with values "yesterday," "tomorrow," and "johnny," respectively.
In some cases, you can work with the variables being static on a page, but often you will want them to be dynamic. In each case you go into the code and add the variables you need to the code Flash/Dreamweaver has already created for you automatically.
We use the "static" approach for the nav bars on our pages. We pass variables that tell Flash which item should be highlighted and/or disabled. These are hard-coded on every page.
You can use a variety of server-side technologies to pass dynamic variables. Using Server-Side Include (SSI) and PHP you use an "echo" function to pass the value of a single variable. For example:
movie.swf?start=<?php echo $start ?> (using PHP)
It's not quite so simple to get the value of a single variable using SSI. Now it's important that the value you pass be "URL-encoded." That means there can't be any characters that would not otherwise be allowed in a URL. PHP makes this simple...
movie.swf?start=<?php echo urlencode($start) ?>
Flash will automatically decode the values so it's only something you have to worry about when you're working in the HTML. You can also pass all the variables which the page received.
movie.swf?<!--#echo var="QUERY_STRING"--> (using SSI)
Here you would not want to use urlencode() because $QUERY_STRING (an environment variable) is already URL-encoded.
By using SSI and PHP as examples, we're not implying that they are the only technologies you can use. Most server-side web technologies can do similar things. The objective is achieved by modifying the HTML that the user receives.
The other ways of getting data into Flash involve the Flash movie requesting the data from a middleware application.
Flash can handle 2 types of data files URL-Encoded text, and XML. Flash simply does an HTTP request to get the data. For URL-encoded text data are requested using the loadVariables function. For XML, this is accomplished using an XML object and XML.load (plus you have to parse the XML object).
The contents of a URL-encoded document would look something like:
This should look familiar. Flash is fairly lenient about the formatting of the document Flash will process many "invalid" XML documents.
The contents of an equivalent XML document would look something like:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
So where do URL-encoded and XML documents come from? They can be static files on disk or they can be created by any server-side technology that can connect to your database. This can be PHP, ASP, JSP, Java Servlets, a CGI script, or any number of other technologies. Applications that perform this function are called "middleware" applications.
It's important to note that it's best if you can pass the data by embedding it in the HTML, because you thereby reduce the number of hits on your server.
There are times when embedding the data in the HTML page is not a good idea, for example: 1) when the data are sensitive and you don't want them shown if someone does a "View Source"; and 2) if your Flash application needs to update the data after the movie is loaded.
The last way that Flash can get data is using "XML sockets."
Imagine there is an important event that happens once every day, and you need to know about it as soon as it happens. You could call a contact person every 5 minutes to see if it has occurred, but then your competitor might have a 4.5 min lead on you, and you'd annoy the person you were calling. Or you could give the appropriate contact person your pager number and know instantly. Getting a URL-encoded or XML-formatted document is like continually calling the contact person; XML sockets are analogous to leaving your pager number.
Why it's called an XML socket is anyone's guess; it's just a simple HTTP socket. A socket is simply an open connection ("conversation") between 2 applications, in this case your Flash application and a middleware application. You can actually use any protocol and formatting you like with an XMLSocket; it is not limited to XML.
Not every middleware application can support sockets. In fact, most probably don't. Unless you're working with time-sensitive data (like stock tickers), you'll probably never need to deal with a socket.


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just left of Friend of the Devil (shares the same anchor) steep thin arete, 80ft
6 bolts
Don't be surprised to find a bail biner at the second bolt on this route. Reason 1 : the 5.11 rating seems a bit sandbagged for the movement on this section of the climb and it would be very difficult to cheat up to the next bolt. Reason 2: The climbing from bolt 2 to bolt 3 is very tenuous and commiting with a do or die move with bolt 3 (as of yet unclippable)in your face to an unknown hold with a fairly ugly fall under you if you guess wrong. I'm not posting this as an accusation of bolting negligence. In fact, I'm not sure this line could have been bolted much better. This is just the way this climb is. If you don't already know exactly where the holds are and what you are going to do to get to them before you start this route you may find yourself in a scary spot.
I have lead this route a few times, did not get the onsight. If you don't want my beta, stop here. The moves to clip the third bolt, for me, are way to the right of the arete on a thin half-moon edge nearly level with the bolt. I clip here and pray not to fall.
on the bright side, if you do blow the third clip you are already way out over exposed air. If you've thought to anchor your belayer in you surely will not hit any(thing/one).
as for the rating- I've been told it's harder than either No White Flag or Submission. That said I believe it is at most 11c. It is more technical but less pumpy than either of the afore mentioned routes.
Got on this by a silly mistake (thought it was another climb) this past weekend and bailed without going through the crux, but after trying various options and concluding that it was most definitely not a 10c!! Now that I read this I understand how I will try it again, but can safely say the moves are harder than either of the above, harder rated climbs. Don't know about the lack of pumpiness since I didn't complete, but am very psyched to try again with Manny's beta.

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Filed under: Music | Tags: fiddle, fin records, folk, hip hop, Music, northwest folklife festival, seattle center, soul
While Sasquatch is taking the headlines this weekend, the 42nd annual Northwest Folklife Festival is taking over the Seattle Center Campus with art, dance, music, and fun for the entire family. Best of all, its free. The four day long festival boasts an enormous amount of activities to participate in. The laid-back atmosphere can give you a sense that, while there are an overwhelming amount of options available, experiencing Northwest Folklife is not to be rushed. The open grounds of the Seattle Center will carry you on to what ever sparks your interest. This year, the musical options are plentiful and more diverse than ever. While you plan you weekend, consider these options:
Fin Record's Showcase (Friday, 6:00pm) – Ballard Label, Fin Records will have a few of their bans perform including, Lures, Low Hums, and Red Jacket Mine
The Soul of Seattle (Saturday, 6:30pm) - Feel rhythm and groove of homegrown soul music
Northwest Fiddle Traditions (Sunday, 11:40am) – Join two of the Northwest's premier fiddle players, who also help found NWFolklife, for some down home rustic music
Vamos! – A Latin Dance Party (Sunday, 6:30pm) - Get your dancing shoes on and move your hips to Latin vibes
You Can't Fake Fresh- NW Live Hip Hop (Sunday, 7pm) - Hip hop at Northwest Folklife? Yup!
and much much more!
(don't forget about the drum circles!)
For more information check out the full schedule on the Northwest Folklife website.
Filed under: Music | Tags: Music, neighborhoods, record store day
Record Store Day 2013 is this Saturday! Are you ready? Is your bank account ready?
Here's little roundup with a few of the Seattle-area record stores participating.
Everyday Music – Plenty of in-store music going on. Check out the schedule below:
9 am: Meet and greet with Robbie hill of the Family Affair and Wheedle's Groove
11 am: DJ Veins
12 pm: DJ Mr. Smith
1 pm: Pitschouse
2 pm: King Dude
4 pm: Mystery Ship
5 pm: Scriptures
6 pm: Tomten
7 pm: Steradian
Holy Cow Records – 20% off everything in the store
Jive Time Records – All music is 20% off, and you get a free hand-screened poster with every purchase.
Porchlight Coffee & Records - Get $10 to spend on records when you buy a new turntable at Porchlight
Radar Hair and Records – All records are 20% off
Silver Platters – Live Music! Schedule is as follows:
1 pm: The West
2 pm: The Mowgli's
3:30 pm: Family of the Year
5 pm: Seacats
Sonic Boom Records – Live music from Angel Olson and Maps & Atlases
Also, plenty of deals from Ballard businesses (like Bastille, Monster Art & Clothing, and more) with a receipt from Sonic Boom Records, check their site for more info.
Spin Cycle – Opens at midnight with all vinyl on sale. You'll get 5% off when you spend $50, and 10% off when you spend $100.
This isn't a definitive list at all, though. For a full list of all participating stores around Seattle, head to http://www.recordstoreday.com/Venues
For all the RSD 2013 special releases, head to http://www.recordstoreday.com/SpecialReleases
Happy hunting!
Filed under: Digital Media, Film, Interactive | Tags: Carl Spence, Film, happy hour, interactive, Music, siff, spitfire
Filed under: Music | Tags: airplanes, Allen Stone, baby got back, Jerry Cantrell, macklemore, mtv, Music, quincy jones, Sea-Tac Airport, seattle, Sir Mix-A-Lot, travel
KOMO News ran a story yesterday about Sir Mix-a-lot lending his voice to the Sea-Tac Airport overhead announcements in the terminal and baggage claim areas as a part of the Sea-Tac Airport Music Initiative. The edgy rapper, whose "Baby Got Back" video was once banned from MTV, talks about his excitement about the initiative. "It's cool to see something as serious as Sea-Tac embrace the local arts," said Sir Mix-A-Lot. "It just trips me out. That's pretty bold." Mix, along with other local artists, like Quincy Jones, Jerry Cantrell, Allen Stone, and Macklemore, are welcoming and directing passengers to various points of interest, from the USO desk to the smoking sections. The Sea-Tac Airport Music Initiative is a cooperative effort by the Port of Seattle, Seattle Music Commission and music-specialist PlayNetwork showcasing the northwest region's vibrant music culture and enhancing the experience of millions of passengers who pass through Sea-Tac Airport each year. Along with the celebrity overhead announcements, the initiative interacts with passengers of the airport through a local music web player, mobile app, music videos featured on terminal and baggage claim monitors, and overhead music in the terminals.
Filed under: Music | Tags: auditions, busker, busking, local, local music, Music, seattle
Play your own music, make new fans, and GET PAID. This is a "busker" style gig – with a "stage" space designated, but no sound reinforcement. The musician will perform at various locations inside a highly trafficked public building. Open to string, reed, and key players. Percussion instrumentalists will not be considered. For more information on the gig and how to apply send an email with a link to your music and/or performance to email@example.com
Filed under: Music | Tags: education, Music, oregon, scholarships, seattle, sup pop, Washington, youth
Sub Pop Records just announced they are providing scholarships for 3 high school seniors on their way to an accredited college or university. The scholarships are only available to residents of Washington and Oregon. Applicants will need to submit a one page essay on their involvement with music in their community, influences, and plans what he/she would do with the money to progress in their chosen field. There are three scholarships available: one for $6,000, one for $4,000, and one for $3,000. The submission deadline is May 6, 2013.
Filed under: Music | Tags: Austin, bands, chop suey, festival, fin records, lemolo, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Music, Nuemos, Reignwolf, seattle, sxsw, Texas
More information has been coming in about who from the Emerald City is making their way to the Lone Star State to perform at SXSW. The festival has been hot spot for the music industry with labels, producers, and distributors from around the world hoping to find the next big artist. For six days, the city of Austin, TX will be inundated with bands hailing from every corner of the globeand Seattle has great representation among the showcases. Among the heavy hitters, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis and Allen Stone will be sharing the stage with the likes of 50 cent and Iggy Pop. Though big name artists come to perform, the festival is geared toward giving up-and-coming bands an opportunity to get picked up by a label. Seattle takes pride in its musical heritage and the list of local independent bands at the festival is impressive. Neumos and Chop Suey held send-off shows earlier this week for groups like Lemolo, The Pharmacy, and Spac3man. Fin Records is even hosting a Seattle showcase at the festival with Seacats, Rose Windows, and Lychee on the bill. Our city boasts such amazing talent and it's great to see it being represented at one of the world's largest and most prestigious festivals. Below is a compiled list of artists on their way to rock Texas Seattle style!
Filed under: Music | Tags: Airport, announcements, city of music, initiative, local, Music, musicians, Port, quincy jones, Seatac, seattle, travelers
The Port of Seattle issued a press release today, January 23, 2013, announcing that Quincy Jones can now be heard over the speakers at Sea-Tac Airport giving various announcements to travelers. He's just one of a whole host of local artists that are participating in these announcements and other efforts as part of the Sea-Tac Airport City of Music initiatitve. The following is the text from the Port's press release:
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Film, happy hour, interactive, Music, networking, robert horton
The Office of Film and Music 's Happy Hour event is returning on Wednesday, January 30. Happy Hour takes place at Spitfire Bar and Restaurant in Belltown from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. It will be a good chance to network, chat, share, and learn among industry leaders in the film, music, and interactive industries.
This month's Happy Hour will feature special guest Robert Horton, a local film critic and the curator of MOHAI's new exhibit, Celluloid Seattle. Mr. Horton will share some thoughts about Seattle as a character in film, Seattle as an "imagined place" in film, and more.
Film + Music + Interactive Happy Hour is a monthly event that averages upwards of 200 people a month to bring people engaged in these industries together. Come join us on January 30. More Info Here.
Sub Pop Records may have started small, but the label has always made a big impression. Sub Pop, which began as a fanzine and evolved into a record label in the late 1980s, is considered the epicenter of the Grunge Movement. At the end of 1989, Seattle's music scene started to explode. Megan Jasper, vice president at Sub Pop, says being in the middle of everything felt absolutely surreal; they didn't have perspective. "We just knew that people had given this thing a name and that it was affecting people's lives in some interesting ways, in some great ways, and in some sad ways."


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Cyprus needs to continue implementing the MoU
By George Theocharides
The tragic events of last March have created many problems for the Cyprus economy, as we are all painfully experiencing. The austerity measures imposed by the MoU and the prolonged loss of confidence that the banking sector is suffering led to a huge deterioration of the macroeconomic and other economic indicators. Unemployment has skyrocketed, surpassing 17% in October 2013 and exhibiting the highest increase from a year ago (together with Greece and the Netherlands). Compare that with a rate of 3.7% in 2008, and someone can understand the magnitude of the problem! The real GDP growth rate is projected to be negative and significant for another recession year contracting by almost 8%! Recent estimates showed that the contraction reached 5.7% during the third quarter of 2013 over the corresponding quarter of 2012. Public debt has reached 98.3% of GDP by the third quarter, continuing it's rising trend since 2008 (at 48.9% of GDP during 2008), while budget deficit is projected to be close to 6%.
All of these portray, unfortunately, a very pessimistic outlook for the economy in 2014 as well. But I really don't see an easier route towards recovery. Our economy needs to go through this harsh, but necessary adjustment before we see better days. Thus, we need to continue implementing all the necessary reform measures that are outlined in the MoU, i.e. to restructure the banking sector, to correct the fiscal imbalances, as well as the long-standing structural measures. And we certainly need to keep our public debt under control and within levels that make it sustainable. If we don't achieve that, then this can be extremely dangerous for the future prospects of our economy with a number of negative consequences. At the same time, we need to put in place measures to compensate the negative effects of the memorandum and promote growth following specific intermediate plans. What could be some of those measures? For a start, more emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship (we can learn a lot in this area from our neighboring country, Israel). We should also cut bureaucracy that deters the inflow of foreign investment. We should diversify into other areas of employment, perhaps in technology (can we finally have a technological park?!). Obviously, we are also relying a lot on the prospects of energy sources, such as natural gas and oil. And we should move fast with the establishment of casinos that could provide substantial revenues to our economy in times that are much needed.
The services sector and especially banking needs to regain back its lost confidence and credibility from investors/depositors – surely, the latest upgrade of the Cyprus government from S&P by one notch to B- from CCC+ is a step in the right direction. Commercial banks and even the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) need to improve their corporate governance practices, and there needs to be a better supervision by the CBC. Improved confidence in the system would solve (improve) the liquidity problem and would also attract foreign investment. Latest figures show that deposits withdrawal has slowed down and have fallen to EUR 47.31 bln in October (compared to EUR 47.47 bln in September). The second major problem that the banks face is how to handle properly and in the best possible manner their non-performing loans (NPLs) as this has serious negative effects on their liquidity and capital adequacy (recent results showed that the ratio of NPLs for Bank of Cyprus, Hellenic Bank, and Cooperative Central Bank are 48%, 43.6%, and 40%, respectively). One way that this issue is being tackled is by creating a special unit within the bank that would have the necessary expertise in project financing and would be able to distinguish the viable with the non-viable projects. Projects that are deemed to be viable should be restructured, either through extension of loan repayment or even a gradual reduction of the loan rates. For the non-viable ones, the banks should take all the available measures to get back what they are entitled, protecting though the first residency.
Certainly, the biggest obstacle towards our recovery is how to obtain the necessary funding. The banks will have to deleverage and will not be able to fund the market in the near future. According to latest statistics the loan portfolio of our banking sector has shrunk to EUR 63.3 bln, a drop of 12.1% in relation to last year. Therefore, we need to develop alternative forms of funding, such as specialised funds (UCITS, Venture Capital Funds, etc.) where we can offer administration of these funds and even management. We should also make better use of EU structural funds, especially for support of SMEs (recent loan agreement between our government and the European Investment Bank (EIB) is a step in the right direction, but we need more of that). On the fiscal side, it seems that we are meeting the targets but our lenders are putting more pressure on us to complete the agreed reforms on the structural issues of the economy (health care, pension, tax compliance and collection, labour market reforms, and privatisation of SOEs and semi-public enterprises).
I expect 2014 to be another difficult year with unemployment to continue rising to almost 20% and the real GDP growth rate to remain negative to just below 5%. However, if in the meantime we implement all of the above measures and suggestions, receive further upgrades from the credit rating agencies and attract foreign investments, then by 2015 we may be able to return to low, but positive growth rate, and unemployment to gradually fall.
George Theocharides is Associate Professor of Finance and Director of MSc in Finance & Banking at the Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM) firstname.lastname@example.com www.ciim.ac.cy
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BIRDSBORO Ś Two cars crashed in a head-on collision on Water Street Tuesday night due to intoxicated teenagers on their way back from prom. The car crash was staged, but the impact of the annual mock DUI accident deeply resonated within the Daniel Boone community.
As a way to prevent teens from drinking and driving on prom night, Daniel Boone High School took the reigns in demonstrating the DUI crash.
The scene opened as the community and students of the school witness the mother banging from the inside of her car window, bloody and scared, worried about her children and trying to get out of the vehicle. A drunk teenager emerged from behind the wheel of the pickup truck that caused the crash, confused by what had happened. The pickup truck was filled with three intoxicated teenagers; the car they ōhitö was carrying a family of four: mother, father and two young children in the backseat. A bystander called 911 and within minutes the quiet neighborhood was filled with the sirens and flashing lights from the fire department trucks, Pennsylvania State Police cars and ambulances.
The fire departments of Birdsboro Union, Monarch and Amity were all present at the simulated accident.
ōWeÆre doing it to show that this can happen,ö said Chelsea Saylor, with the Birdsboro Fire Department.
Daniel Boone High SchoolÆs Student Against Destructive Decisions club coordinated the event under supervision of teacher Christopher Hartman.
ōThe first half was really upsetting,ö said Victor Frederick, a substitute teacher at Daniel Boone. Frederick played the father in the car that was hit, a fatal accident for him and the two teenage passengers in the pickup truck. ōI want kids to know how real it is. I kept thinking about what would happen if this was me .ö
Frederick said it was ōscaryö when he had to sit motionless as the vehicle was getting ripped apart by the fire department, who sawed off the top of the car to remove him.
ōWhatÆs so powerful is that the family suffered, too,ö Frederick said.
Autumn Wagner, a junior, acted as the drunken driver of the pickup truck with passengers and fellow students Brandon Kramer and Kayla Bunting, who were carried away by the coroner in body bags.
While it may have been a fake crash, the emotions were real. ōItÆs intense, especially when itÆs your friends,ö said student and S.A.D.D. member Julie Miranto.
ōIt just hits you,ö Wagner said after the demonstration was over. ōDrunk driving is not OK.ö Wagner, who was covered in fake blood, was interrogated and ōarrestedö by PA State Trooper David C. Beohm.
ōItÆs different when you see it on TV. When you see people that you know, it changes your perspective,ö explained Harlan Swavely, with the Birdsboro Fire Department, who wants awareness about the risk people take by drinking and driving.
Elaina Schilling, president of S.A.D.D., Sarah Scheuring and Jenna Honigfeld watched as the aftermath of the accident unfolded. ōIÆve never seen an accident,ö said Scheuring, who emotionally felt the impact of the mock crash.
ō that kids need to pay attention and not drink and drive,ö said Jennifer Grill, of Birdsboro, who was brought out of her apartment by the sirens and flashing lights. Grill said the surrounding neighborhoods of Water Street received a letter to give them notice about the dramatic event.
ōI think it went very well. This was the first year it was off campus,ö said student Dario Ginella. ōThe impact is going to be a lot heavier because itÆs a different area, off campus. WeÆre a video; the director is phenomenal. WeÆre showing the students, donÆt make dumb decisions.ö
ōItÆs a good wake-up call that some people do need,ö Jenna Honigfeld stated.
ōIÆm hoping it will save a couple of lives,ö said student Michael Benedetto, ōWe want to change what people do. DonÆt drink and drive ... period.ö


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And, according to a USA Today analysis, group commuiting -- riding buses, trains, subways, or sharing cars or vans -- rose from 2005 to 2011 in more than a third of 342 metropolitan areas.


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This wall has a lot of fun face climbs that start out easier from the right and get progressively harder as you move to the climbers left. The climbs on the left have shade from some of the trees.
Getting There
Take Mt Lemmon highway to MP 20 at Organization Ridge road. Park at Palisades Trailhead parking walk 50' south to drainage on east side, go uphill on a contour line to large black stump. Follow cairns east then south to crag, 15-20 minutes.
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This morning's activity was a bit more widespread around 5 or 6 AM in eastern Kentucky, and showers are decreasing in coverage and intensity. This afternoon, the most likely locations for isolated thunderstorms will be in southern Kentucky. A few of the storms in southern Kentucky could become a bit gusty.
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A couple of weeks ago, the Norfolk Planning Commission gave their seal of approval to the city of Norfolk's one and six year street Improvement plan.
Monday night, the full city council will hold a public hearing and vote on the plan.
Among the long term projects is a $35 million proposal to add a turning lane along busy Benjamin Avenue between 1st street and highway 81.
It's set to begin in 2015.
The biggest expenditure in the coming fiscal year is the city's portion of the Northeast Industrial Highway that would connect highway 35 east of Norfolk with highway 81 north of town.
Also Monday night, the council will consider the purchase of a new $197,000 911 call taking system.
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Singapore's second largest acute care general hospital specializing in Rehabilitation Medicine and Communicable Diseases.
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A full service private hospital offering a comprehensive range of specialist services by a team of 200 physicians. 35-40% of the patients are foreigners, and there is a dedicated department for handling medical tourists.
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A general and acute care hospital at the western end of Singapore, specializing in geriatric care and ambulatory services.
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A 380 bed private hospital offering tertiary acute care services that cover a wide range of medical and surgical specialties.
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A major hospital in the eastern side of Singapore, with a capacity of 790 beds and facilities to accommodate outpatients likewise.
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This information is intended for general information only and should not be considered as medical advice on the part of Health-Tourism.com. Any decision on medical treatments, after-care or recovery should be done solely upon proper consultation and advice of a qualified physician.
What is MRI scan?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is a medical procedure in which human body organs and structures can be viewed using a large magnet and radio waves.
What is MRI scan used for?
MRI scan is most useful for scanning the brain and spinal cord. It is also used to scan the chest, abdomen, blood vessel and bones.
MRI scan helps to diagnose various medical conditions and diseases. It detects any abnormalities such as tumors, infection, injury, bleeding or diseases of the blood vessels. An MRI scan may also be performed to examine a problem that has been detected in an x-ray, CT scan or ultrasound scan.
How is an MRI scan performed?
An MRI scan is performed by an MRI technologist. The patient is required to lie down on a narrow table that goes into an MRI scan machine. The patient's head, chest, and arms may be strapped to keep the patient still during the procedure. The table then slides into the MRI machine that contains the magnet. The area that needs to be scanned may be wrapped with a tool called coil. A belt may be used to monitor the breathing and heartbeat of the patient. This prompts the MRI scanner to perform the scan at the accurate time.
During an MRI scan, contrast dyes may be used to enhance the visibility of any abnormalities that are inspected. It is provided though an IV line into the patient's arm.
During the MRI scan, the patients may be given earplugs to keep out the noise produced by the MRI machine. The patient is required to be completely still during the procedure. From time to time, the patient may also need to hold the breath for short intervals. The technologist will be able to watch the patient through a window. The patient can talk to the technologist during the MRI scan by means of a two-way intercom.
Claustrophobic patients may be given sedatives to help them relax during the MRI scan. There are some open MRI scanners in which the magnet does not surround the patient's body. However, these kinds of scanners are not easily available. Even the images produced by an open MRI may be of a slightly inferior quality than those produced by a standard MRI scanner.
How to prepare for an MRI scan?
The patient should inform the doctor about their medical conditions such as pregnancy. The doctor should also be informed:
If the patient contains metal pieces in the body, e.g. bullet or shrapnel injury, etc.
If the patient contains electronic devices in the body, e.g. cardiac pacemaker, etc.
If the patient has had prior surgery
Patients are required to remove all metal jewelry and electronic devices that they have with them.
If the patient is undergoing an MRI scan for the examination of the bile ducts, known as magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRPC), consumption of solid and liquid food is stopped 2 to 3 hours before the test.
Contrast dyes may be used to enhance the visibility of any abnormalities that are inspected. It is provided though an IV line into the patient's arm.
Duration of procedure/surgery:
Usually 30 to 60 minutes. Some procedures can take up to 2 hours.
Days admitted:
None. An MRI scan is done as an outpatient procedure.
None. Sedatives may be provided to claustrophobic patients to help them relax.
- After the MRI scan, visual images of the examined area will be generated by the computer. The images are made into hard copy films. The interpretation of these images is sent out as a report.
- The initial results of an MRI scan are discussed with the patient by a radiologist. The complete results may take 1 to 2 days.
- An MRI scan may detect problems, even if the size and shape of the examined organ or tissue looks normal.
- After the procedure, the IV used to provide the contrast is removed from the patient's arm.
- If patients have been sedated, they will be discharged only after they are fully awake and free from the effects of the sedatives.
Complications arising due to an MRI scan are very rare.
- These risks may arise if the patient has metal objects inside the body. In such cases the magnet will cause the metal to move and lead to injury.
- Allergic reaction to the contrast dye may occur, which is also very rare.
After care:
- Patients who have received sedatives should not drive after being discharged.
- Patients may return to normal activities after an MRI scan.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — An emotionally troubled 15-year-old died after falling from a window of a moving school bus, authorities said.
Rocky Joe Dockery, a Bradley County Schools student, reportedly climbed out one of the bus windows after the driver refused to drop him off closer to home than his regular stop.
The teen's grandfather said he suffered from a bipolar disorder and was often teased by other students. He also said that Dockery's adoptive father had died about a year-and-a-half earlier and that his adoptive mother is a nursing home resident.
Witnesses on the bus told investigators that Dockery was anxious to get to his grandparents' house because he wanted to access the home computer before others. When the driver denied his request to get off early, the teen reportedly cursed and threatened to jump.
According to investigators, Dockery then "went to the third window on the passenger's side of the bus, stuck one leg out the window and then the other. He was hanging onto the window with both hands from the outside of the bus, when he lost his grip and fell to the roadway."
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Winnipeg, Manitoba (April 23, 2012) – Whether contemporary or classical, it's all just pure ballet. And pure perfection. Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet brings its 2011/2012 season to a close with Pure Ballet at the Centennial Concert Hall from May 9-13. This virtuosic triple-bill includes Jorden Morris's The Doorway: Scenes from Leonard Cohen, Peter Quanz's Luminous and international favourite Mauricio Wainrot's Carmina Burana.
The Doorway: Scenes from Leonard Cohen
Beautifully set to the music of Canadian songwriting legend Leonard Cohen, Jorden Morris's new ballet The Doorway: Scenes from Leonard Cohen explores the complexities of relationships across the threshold to love and longing. Initially started as a sketch, Morris expanded the piece into five separate dance vignettes that each tell their own story.
Morris previously choreographed to Cohen's music in a piece he created for the 31st Annual Genie Awards, titled Dance Me to the End of Love, which was performed by RWB Corps de Ballet member Sophia Lee and former Principal Dancer Jaime Vargas. Morris explains he titled his latest piece The Doorway after a quote of Cohen's with which he personally identified.
"Cohen says that in his own curious, magical universe (his creative process) is a kind of a doorway. He explains that he can't really speak too much about it because he can't quite put his finger on it, except to say that it is a doorway. He has to open it carefully otherwise what is beyond that isn't accessible to him and it's something he takes very seriously," said Morris. "It's the same for me as when I choreograph."
Canadian songstress Allison Crowe will perform Cohen's Hallelujah live during the show, while local Winnipeg duo Keith & Renée will sing Bird on a Wire.
Internationally-acclaimed choreographer and RWB alumnus Peter Quanz brings his moonlit ballet Luminous to the stage in Winnipeg – a piece that the Financial Times hailed in 2010 as "by far the finest new work commissioned by the Hong Kong Ballet…[in] two decades."
Playful, intimate and poignant, this gorgeous new work examines relationships at different stages of life through a series of duets that range from adolescent love at first site to the deep emotion of a mature relationship and the connection that lasts even after death.
"I was given a quote from Michael Ondaatje's The English Patient that says 'we die containing a richness of lovers and tribes.' Ondaatje believes that the people we have in our lives influence us and change our outlook, change our personality, change our character and develop who we are," said Quanz. "[For Luminous] I set up a series of duets where each dancer performs with two different people and by doing so they show different qualities of themselves."
The piece is a perfect follow-up to his acclaimed neo-classical ballet In Tandem that wowed New York audiences at the Guggenheim Museum last season.
Mauricio Wainrot's Carmina Burana
A sensual powerhouse of modern ballet, Mauricio Wainrot's Carmina Burana captures the essence and emotion of Carl Orff's soaring operatic masterpiece.
Created by Argentinean-born choreographer Mauricio Wainrot, the ballet's narrative shifts from soft and lyrical to bombastic. From the delicate, tender stirrings of the Cour d'amours to the whirling, explosive intensity of O Fortuna, Wainrot turns every musical phrase into intoxicating movement. The Winnipeg Free Press called this piece "a powerhouse of passion" (2004).
Wainrot has been a guest artist and resident choreographer for ballet companies across the world, and previously choreographed Carmen, The Passion (2007) on the company and brought his ballet The Messiah to RWB in 2005.
Tickets for Pure Ballet range from $33.00 -$97.50 and are available through the RWB Customer Service Office at 380 Graham Avenue (Mon-Fri, 10 am - 5 pm) or by calling (204) 956-2792 or 1-800-667-4792 toll free. Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.ca or by calling 1-855-985-5000. Groups of ten or more may contact the RWB Groups Manager at (204) 957-3494 or email firstname.lastname@example.com to save 20% on great seats for Pure Ballet. Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet is proud to acknowledge Pure Ballet Performance Sponsor Wawanesa and Performance Partner Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. for their generous support. The RWB also wishes to acknowledge the support of its funders: Canada Council for the Arts, the Manitoba Arts Council, the Winnipeg Arts Council and Arts Stabilization Manitoba Inc.
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After the defense finished its cross-examination of Tom Balanoff, the prosecution called former Rod Blagojevich Deputy Governor Doug Scofield to the stand, and jurors heard the now-famous "F---ing golden" audio recording.
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UPDATE: 4:45 p.m.
Court is adjourned.
UPDATE: 4:30 p.m.
The IRS agent is testifying about the Blagojevich's credit card debt, which went from $25,000 in 2002 to $90,000 seven years later. She also said that they spent $400,000 on clothes over that same period.
UPDATE: 4:15 p.m.
IRS Agent Shari Schindler is testifying about Blagojevich's finances.
UPDATE: 3:05 p.m.
The defense is done with the cross-examination, and on re-direct, Scofield testifies that Blagojevich preferred having a 501(c)(4) to actually taking the Senate seat himself.
Then, the court went on a short break.
UPDATE: 2:56 p.m.
The defense is now asking Scofield about a call placed on Nov. 11, 2008, in which Scofield tells Blagojevich to leverage the seat for whatever is most helpful to him. Scofield also says that he doesn't think the Obama people are done negotiating on this. Scofield also testifies, in answer to a question, that he and Blagojevich had discussed the 501(c)(4) concept three or four times before this call, but this is the first time they had discussed it in connection with the Senate appointment.
Scofield also testified that Blagojevich wanted Rahm Emanuel to understand "right away" that Blagojevich is interested in having $15 to $20 million dollars raised to set up a non-profit.
UPDATE: 2:18 p.m.
The prosecution played another recorded phone call between Blagojevich and Scofield from 12:35 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2008 . In the call, Blagojevich asks Scofield to call John Wyma to tell him that Blagojevich wants to set up a 501 (c)(4) issue advocacy organization, and ask if the Obama administration can talk to George Soros and Warren Buffett about how they can help fund it.
Scofield tells Blagojevich in the call they should make clear it's not related to "the other thing."
Blagojevich tells Scofield he thinks Valerie Jarrett won't want the senate seat after all, and the administration gave him four names that would be good choices: Jesse Jackson Jr., Jan Schakowsky, Tammy Duckworth and Dan Hynes. Blagojevich says they're politically correct choices, that it seems like anything would be better to the administration than Blagojevich in the Senate and he doesn't think the administration cares about any of the options.
In the call, Scofield says he'll reach out to John Wyma to convey the message.
Scofield testified Blagojevich didn't want to speak with Wyma directly because of news reports about Wyma's clients, and if there was a federal investigation, Blagojevich didn't want to have to answer questions about it.
UPDATE: 1:57 p.m.
Court resumed after lunch. The prosecution played a recorded conversation between Scofield and Blagojevich from 12:21 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2008 .
In the call, Blagojevich tells Scofield Sen. Dick Durbin wants to meet with him and he is getting the message that Valerie Jarrett will get an administration position instead of the senate seat. Blagojevich tells Scofield he thinks she still wants the seat, however.
Blagojevich says in the recording that he wants to get the message to Rahm Emanuel about creating a 501 (c)(4) organization and having the Obama administration help them get big donors to fund it with $10 to $15 million. He and Scofield decide to have John Harris talk to John Wyma about sending the message.
The prosecution played another recorded conversation, this one between Blagojevich and John Harris, from 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2008 . In the call, Blagojevich tells Harris that Scofield thinks Wyma is a better route to the Obama administration than Balanoff and Stern, and Harris says Scofield should talk to them.
UPDATE: 12:19 p.m.
The prosecution played a conversation between Scofield and Blagojevich from 9:37 a.m. on Nov. 11, 2008 . In the call, Scofield says he left a message with Sun-Times columnist Michael Sneed's assistant about putting information in her column that Jesse Jackson Jr. was under consideration for the senate seat.
Blagojevich tells Scofield that Rahm Emanuel was using John Wyma as a messenger to tell Blagojevich that the Obama administration would be "grateful and appreciative" if Blagojevich would appoint Valerie Jarrett to the Senate.
Blagojevich asks if they can create a 501 (c)(4) and get someone like Warren Buffett to donate $10 to $15 million.
In the recording, Blagojevich says if Obama won't give him anything, he'll appoint Louanner Peters to the Senate because she wouldn't run for reelection if Blagojevich asked her not to. Blagojevich says it might cover him if he's impeached.
Scofield says in the call he thinks the Obama administration isn't done talking to them yet. Blagojevich brings up the 501 (c)(4) organization idea again, saying that J.B. Pritzker had asked for the senate seat and he might give it to him if he could donate to the organization.
Blagojevich says in the call he thinks Obama won't officially resign the senate seat until they have a better idea of who will be appointed in his place.
In the conversation, Blagojevich tells Scofield to "execute the Jesse Jr. thing" and then says the 501(c)(4) might be a good place for him to land.
Scofield testified Blagojevich thought Bill Knapp was pushing him to make the appointment before the lame duck session began so Illinois would have two senators when Congress reconvened. Blagojevich thought somebody from the Obama administration had gotten to Knapp to make him do so.
In a conversation between Valerie Jarrett and Blagojevich on Nov. 12, 2008, Scofield testified, they discussed news reports Jarrett was going to take a cabinet position instead of the senate seat. Scofield testified Blagojevich was skeptical about it and thought it was a ploy.
The court then took a break for lunch.
UPDATE: 12:02 p.m.
After a short break, the prosecution resumed questioning Scofield about a call with Blagojevich from 11:06 a.m. on Nov. 7, 2008.
Scofield testified Blagojevich said people around him wanted to get away from Tony Rezko and he understood that Blagojevich also wanted to get out of "Chicago politics" and go to Washington D.C.
Scofield testified Blagojevich was saying he was willing to trade his appointment to the U.S. Senate for a presidential cabinet postion.
Prosecutors played a recorded conversation from 9:07 a.m. on Nov. 10, 2008 . Scofield testified that day, he and Blagojevich talked about leaking to the media that Jesse Jackson Jr. might be a likely choice for the senate seat to let the Obama administration know there was competition. Scofield testified he reached out to Sun-Times columnist Michael Sneed to give her the information.
In the recorded conversation between Blagojevich, Fred Yang, Patti Blagojevich, Bill Quinlan, Bill Knapp and Doug Sosnik, Blagojevich talks what he should say regarding his plans to not run for governor for a third term and whether he can appoint himself to the Senate.
In the recording, he confirms with the group that they're confident he won't get the Health and Human Service position, then asks Knapp if he thinks Blagojevich could be ambassador to India. Knapp says no, and Blagojevich asks about the Court of St. James and Russia. Knapp laughs and says no.
Blagojevich asks, "Okay, so what can I get from him? For Patti and me? Nothing. Quinlan thinks we can get Patti uh, on some corporate boards, paid corporate boards
They discuss whether Patti could serve on corporate boards, and Blagojevich complains that he's stuck as governor while everybody passes him by. He says his family is struggling financially because the Chicago Tribune has been writing about Patti's real estate clients.
Sosnik tells Blagojevich that if he puts an African-American in the seat, specifically Jarrett, he might get some good will from the Obama administration.
"So then they all leave town and I'm left with gridlock, a f***ing pissed off speaker, potential impeachment, and a f***ing president who's all take and no give," Blagojevich says in the recording.
Blagojevich says in the call he thinks he might get one good day of press coverage if he picks an African-American and he'll benefit more if he puts in an African-American pick that will be loyal to him.
UPDATE: 11:08 a.m.
The prosecution played a recorded conversation between Scofield, Blagojevich and Patti Blagojevich from 11:06 a.m. on Nov. 7, 2008 . In the call, Blagojevich talks about the Obama administration wanting Valerie Jarrett appointed to the Senate and meetings with Tom Balanoff about it. In the recording, Blagojevich says he assumes wanting to stay away from Chicago politics is a way of saying the Obama administration is concerned about the "Rezko thing."
Blagojevich says Alexi Giannoulias has contacted them about the seat, but that Harris is going to hold off on meeting with him. He also dismisses the suggestion that the Obama administration appoints Lisa Madigan to a cabinet position to help him with Mike Madigan.
In the call, Scofield agrees to tell Balanoff Blagojevich can't meet over the weekend and will meet with them next week.
"So [Jarrett's] holding Health and Human Services and I'm holding a U.S. Senate seat. Okay? She's holding hers with two hands, just kinda clinging to, you know, little pieces of it. Me, I've got the whole thing wrapped around my arms, mine, okay?" Blagojevich says in the recording. "I'm willing to trade the thing I got tightly held, to her for something she doesn't hold quite as tightly. How bad do you want what I have and can you get the other person who's really got the, this, you know, who's, who had that, to do it."
Blagojevich jokes that he can at least be ambassador to Macedonia and then they end the call.
UPDATE: 10:57 a.m.
The prosecution questioned Scofield about a Nov. 6, 2008 meeting between Balanoff and Blagojevich. Scofield testified he met Balanoff in the governor's office around 1:30 p.m., but did not attend the meeting.
Later that afternoon, Scofield testified he saw John Wyma, who told him Balanoff had just left, so Scofield went to talk to Blagojevich about the meeting. Blagojevich told him it was a positive meeting and he conveyed that he wanted the Health and Human Services Secretary position in exchange for the senate seat, Scofield testified.
Blagojevich also mentioned a phone call with J.B. Pritzker about Lisa Madigan being interested in the seat, Scofield testified, and that Pritzker would be interested in being attorney general to replace Madigan.
Scofield testified Blagojevich advisors asked if he knew what Balanoff's salary was and were surprised that Scofield's rough estimate was lower than they thought.
Scofield said he and Harris talked about the idea of Blagojevich running the SEIU's Change to Win campaign several times and Scofield tried to give whatever information he could to Harris about how the campaign worked.
When talking to Blagojevich about Madigan getting the senate seat, Scofield testified, they also talked about having her appointed to the Department of Justice instead. They also talked about leaking that Blagojevich was considering Madigan to columnist Michael Sneed.
UPDATE: 10:48 a.m.
The prosecution played an audio recording from the morning after the presidential election, from 11:06 a.m. on Nov. 05, 2008 between Blagojevich and Scofield . In it, the two discuss Balanoff as an intermediary with the Obama administration. Blagojevich also complains about NBC5 reporter Carol Marin.
Blagojevich says in the recording that he'd take Health and Human Services Secretary "in a second" and would accept a U.N. ambassadorship. Blagojevich jokes in the call, "you Russian mother******. Can you see me?"
The call has become famous for what Blagojevich says next.
"I mean I, I've got this thing and it's f******...golden," Blagojevich says in the recording, continuing, "and I, I'm just not giving it up for f****** nothing. I'm, I'm not going to do it and I, I can always parach-, use it and f*****' parachute me there."
In the call, Scofield tells Blagojevich there is no reason to rush and appoint someone quickly.
Scofield testified that Blagojevich was acknowledging his power to fill the senate seat and get something in return for it when says in the recording it's "f---ing golden." Scofield testified Blagojevich meant he could also appoint himself to "parachute" in there later.
Scofield testified when he and Blagojevich talked about appointing Blagojevich to the seat, which they did several times, Blagojevich "vehemently" disagreed with Scofield that it wouldn't be a good choice.
At the end of the recording, Blagojevich tells Scofield he is holding a press conference that afternoon to speak publically about the process to fill the seat and asks Scofield if its worthwhile to have the press event.
Scofield testified after the recording, Blagojevich called Scofield back to conference with John Harris Lucio Guerrero and other Blagojevich staff for about a half hour.
UPDATE: 10:21 a.m.
The prosecution called its next witness, Doug Scofield, a former deputy governor to Blagojevich.
Scofield testified Balanoff called him to set up a meeting with Blagojevich on Nov. 3, 2008. The meeting was in Blagojevich's Thompson Center office, Scofield testified, and lasted about an hour. Scofield said a range of issues were discussed since the SEIU is the largest union in Illinois, but a lot of the discussion was about what Blagojevich would like to do with the senate seat and what the president-elect would like.
Scofield testified although they talked about a number of candidates, a lot of the conversation was about Valerie Jarrett and that she might be the president-elect's choice.
According to Scofield, Lisa Madigan's name came up as a possible appointee due to Blagojevich's difficulties with House Speaker Mike Madigan in passing his agenda in Springfield. Balanoff and Andy Stern said it might be better to have an African-American in the seat, Scofield testified.
After the meeting, Scofield said he walked Balanoff and Stern out and then returned to Blagojevich's office to Blagojevich, and staffers John Harris, Bob Greenlee and Bill Quinlan. They talked about what Blagojevich would like in exchange for the seat, Scofield testified, and it was a clear discussion about it -- including Blagojevich's interest in the Health and Human Services seat.
Scofield testified Blagojevich was intrigued that Obama may be interested in who got the senate seat and that he might be able to get something in exchange. Scofield said he told Blagojevich he didn't think the HHS position was likely, but Blagojevich didn't pay much attention.
Scofield testified on Nov. 5, 2008 he got a call from Balanoff saying he had a clear message from Obama to have Jarrett appointed to the Senate and asked Scofield to set up a meeting with Blagojevich, which he set for Nov. 6.
The prosecution then played the so-called "F---ing golden" audio recording .
UPDATE: 9:56 a.m.
Court was called into session. Before the defense resumed cross-examination of Tom Balanoff, the attorneys spoke with the judge about an email Balanoff sent the day Blagojevich was arrested.
Defense attorney Aaron Goldstein said after Balanoff received a phone call from the FBI early Dec. 9, 2008, he sent an email to Andy Stern saying it was very important they talk. Goldstein told the judge he wanted to question Balanoff about the email because he said it could suggest Balanoff wasn't being shaken down by Blagojevich, and rather knew what was going on and was concerned for himself after Blagojevich was arrested.
Judge James Zagel said there was no way the jury could process Balanoff's answer and that it would be too ambiguous to figure out what to do with it. Zagel said he didn't see the point of questioning Balanoff on the email.
The defense argued they don't have full access to witnesses and this is the only time they can question them, but the judge told the defense they can recall witnesses when they present their case.
Goldstein then resumed his cross-examination of Balanoff. He asked Balanoff about a Nov. 6 meeting with Blagojevich, asking if Blagojevich ever specifically demanded the Health and Human Services secretary position in exchange for Valerie Jarrett being appointed to the Senate. Balanoff testified Blagojevich did not use those specific words.
Balanoff testified he spoke to the U.S. Attorney's Office and the FBI after Dec. 9, 2008 three or four times in preparation for his testimony.
Balanoff testified he has not been criminally charged in connection with the case and that he has not met or interviewed with defense team prior to the trial.
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I am going to say what's on everyone's mind:
here's hoping and prayer that EOS can finally take half-decent daytime pictures.
question to techies: besides the 41 mps, what did the pureview 808 camera offer? did it take decent daytime pictures? does anyone here own an 808? hopefully someone can shed some light into the camera of the 808.
also how many people are pleasantly surprised by the size of the hump? when i heard of it at first, i thought it was going to be this giant hump but it's really just another 920 with slightly thicker center. when this comes to at&t i will take the 920 and test its camera right there inside the store in daylight in the late afternoon/early evening which is when the 920 sucks the most. otherwise, anyone excited?
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Paw Prints is our daily look at the happenings for the UConn Huskies football, men's basketball and women's basketball teams as well as the other sports the student-athletes engage in. We will do our best to bring you the links from all of the media that covers the Huskies on a daily basis. As always, links can be found by clicking on the read more button below if you're on the home page.
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Shoulder injury for Trevardo Williams [chris elsberry - ct post]
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UConn 24, Pittsburgh 17 [john silver - sny.com]
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Hartley Will Not Play In Sunday's Season Opener [rich elliott - ct post]
NCAA Awards 2013 Regional Site To Bridgeport [rich elliott - ct post]
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Women's Basketball Season Opener on Sunday at Gampel [uconnhuskies.com]
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Litmus Test [uconn huskies basketball]
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Kendall Wright; Not Fat, Not a Diva
I wrote a FanPost about Kendall Wright last week and mentioned that his body fat being reported at 16% didn't scare me even a little bit. In the linked article he pretty much just says that it's not true, that teams know he's at 8% body fat, and that he's not really bothered too much by what the media says or thinks. Dynamic. Explosive. Versatile. "This guy would run through a wall for his team". Not a diva. Immediate impact. Welcome, Kendall. I knew you weren't fat all along. Welcome to my football team. Please?


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January 7, 2014
To: LSA Faculty and Instructional Staff
From: Esrold A. Nurse, Assistant Dean
Re: Undergraduate Student Academic Policies, Winter 2014
Greetings and welcome back to the Winter 2014 Term, after what I hope was a pleasant holiday break. This memo serves as a gentle reminder of College policies and relevant information for this term.
First and most importantly, I want to underscore Provost Pollack's recent statement asking faculty members to accommodate students who may be arriving late due to the severe weather conditions. The complete statement can be found on the U-M home page. In particular, and on behalf of Dean Gelman, I am asking all relevant departments and instructors to suspend any disenrollment policies that result in the withdrawal of students from courses for non-attendance after one or two class sessions.
The 2014 Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium will soon be underway; you may want to highlight events, as appropriate, in your classes. No regular classes are scheduled on Monday, January 20. In addition, you may want to draw students' attention to activities related to the current LSA theme semester, India in the World.
The last day for students to drop or add classes without getting permission, as well as to elect a coursepass/fail is Tuesday, January 28, 2014. The student deadline for finishing Incomplete work from Fall Term is Tuesday, February 4.
For students completing their sophomore year, this is an important term because it is typically when they make decisions about declaring a major or minor. As the term progresses, some students may look to you for advice about majors and minors in your department. It may be helpful to check with your departmental advisor for program information to pass on to students. The annual Major/Minor Expo also is a good opportunity for students to learn about the various LSA academic majors and minors. The Expo is scheduled on Wednesday, March 12, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, in the Michigan Union Ballroom.
An important resource for many of our students is the LSA Testing Accommodation Center (TAC). The TAC provides space for testing accommodations for students with a verified disability taking LSA courses. It is expected that students with verified disabilities will approach instructors at the beginning of the term to make appropriate arrangements for accommodations. Please refer to the TAC's website to learn more about the details for utilizing the LSA Testing Accommodation Center.
Cases of alleged academic misconduct should be referred to my attention. Feel free to contact my office for consultation. I encourage you to remind students of your expectations that everyone will act with integrity, and to reinforce that message on your syllabus. See Academic Integrity in the College of LSA for procedures.
As always, we in Student Academic Affairs are available to help clarify issues regarding student concerns or academic policy. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Best wishes for a successful term.
Undergraduate Student Academic Policies Fall 2013 (August 30, 2013)
Progress Report Memo, Winter 2012 (2/15/12)
I am writing to inform you that the on-line Academic Progress Report is now available for use. As you may know the Academic Progress Report can serve as an important tool for helping individual students recognize and respond to any academic challenges they might be encountering.
Undergraduate Student Academic Policies, Winter 2012 (1/3/12)
Greetings and welcome back to the Winter 2012 term, after what I hope was a pleasant holiday break. This memo serves as a gentle reminder of College policies and relevant information for the semester.
Letter to Chairs and Directors (11/11/11)
I am writing to announce the opening of the LSA Testing Accommodation Center (TAC). Beginning on Monday, November 14, 2011, this new facility will assist instructors in meeting the needs of...
On-line Academic Progress Reports (10/17/2011) (PDF)
I am writing to draw your attention to the On-line Academic Progress Report, which can serve as an important tool for helping individual students recognize and respond to any academic challenges they might be encountering...
Undergraduate Student Issues, Fall 2011 (9/1/2011) (PDF)
This letter provides a link to the Handbook for Faculty and Instruction Staff; speaks about academic integrity in the College, student absences, submitting Progress Reports for students instructors have concerns about; and important deadlines.
Memo to Faculty and Instruction Staff, March 11, 2010
Undergraduate Student Issues - March 11, 2010 (PDF)
Memo to LSA Faculty and Instructional Staff
Letter to LSA Faculty and Instructional Staff, Feb. 25. 2010
Undergraduate Student Issues - Jan 11 2010
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Memo to Instructional Staff: September 3, 2009
Memo to Instructional Staff: August 28, 2008
Memo to Instructional Staff: October 2, 2008
Memo regarding On-line Progress Reports (Oct. 31, 2008)
Memo to faculty and instructional staff, December 12, 2008
Memo regarding College Policies (January 5, 2009)
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Email to Faculty and Instructional Staff: December 1, 2004
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The often maligned airport security folks have a daunting job scanning and X-raying millions of passengers and luggage every day in America's airports, all in an attempt to keep us safe. The time and hassles for passengers makes the flying experience less fun and more stressful.
So you might have expected the public to be happy when federal safety officials announced they were going to make changes to carry-on policies that would free up guards' time to look for the largest threats and to speed the security process.
But when the Transportation Safety Administration said it was going to now allow people to carry small knives onto planes, the announcement brought mostly puzzlement and shock from the public and Congress.
Since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, knives have been prohibited in airline cabins, along with box cutters, larger containers of liquids and a host of other items that could be used for mischief.
The change also will permit passengers to carry on sports equipment, including hockey sticks, shorter souvenir baseball bats and golf clubs.
The TSA says small knives don't pose serious threats and they'd like their screeners to concentrate more on the biggest threat — explosive devices. And they say the relaxed restrictions, to take effect in late April, are in line with international flight rules.
It's a bad idea that was badly decided by the TSA, which failed to even get input from flight attendant and pilot unions — groups both staunchly opposed to the relaxed standards.
Mike Low, father of flight attendant Sara Elizabeth Low, earlier this week released a letter through the flight attendants' union asking that the policy change be overturned.
"On the morning of September 11, 2001, our Sara Elizabeth was working business class on American Airlines Flight 11 out of Boston," Low wrote. "She had to have witnessed in part or all, the stabbing of flight attendants and the murder of a passenger and the pilots, all by knives. Sara spent the last 30 minutes of her life performing her duties amidst that carnage."


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Hoover's Harriet W. Gwin Elementary School is named a 2013 Green Ribbon School. Green Ribbon schools are honored for their approach to creating "green" environments through reducing environmental impact, promoting health, and ensuring a high-quality environmental and outdoor education.
Gwin Elementary offers education on water-saving strategies and the elimination of harmful toxins in the air. Students experience hands-on elements such as science classes taught while walking outdoor trails and teaching health and exercise through running clubs, dance, and unicycle teams. The school helps to better its community with its home-grown club, the "Eco-Brains," which has participated in the Smithsonian Institute's Global Tree Branding Project and the Environmental Protection AGency's Air Quality School Flag program.
Gwin is one of four schools and a school system honored this year as a Green Ribbon School in Alabama. The others include Munford Middle and Munford High School in Talladega County school system, Fayetteville High School, and Talladega County School System.
All nominated and winning schools will receive State Board of Education recognition at a May 9 meeting and picnic lunch.
UA President: incident won't interrupt progress
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>


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The past week people have brought up the thought of trading Frank Gore. If we were to trade him, what should we do with him? Would this be beneficial for our team? Maybe he could help us to fill other holes, as well as free up even MORE cap space
Maybe he could possibly be shipped to a team like the Raiders with 3 mediocre RBs, or a Patriots team with 2 old and 1 inconsistent one (maroney), or maybe the packers


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Sylvia Chase: Every night there are hundreds of people in the audience yelling out "michael! michael!". What do you feel like?
Michael: When they're all holding hands and everybody's rocking. All kind of people are there, all races it's the most wonderful thing. Even politicians can't do that.
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Engagement shoot: Irina + Robb
This engagement shoot was a really refreshing change from the one I usually see shot in Brooklyn…you can't always get shots done at the Tobacco Warehouse so these were particularly nice to see!
I would frame this one in a second…an amazing shot featuring the lesser photographed Manhattan Bridge.
I love this one shot in the reflection…make a rainy day not so bad after all.
I'm a sucker for shoots including pets, ESPECIALLY Frenchies!
[images from Comfort Studio]
8 Comments to "Engagement shoot: Irina + Robb"
Rebecca Says:
December 23rd, 2009 at 9:11 am
love the graffiti wall and the bright blue wall!
Meg @ Sienna Wedding Says:
December 23rd, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Lovely modern shoot… I love the shot of them under the tunnel.
Hamilton Bride Says:
December 23rd, 2009 at 1:25 pm
WOW. I bet this they are completely excited about the images that were taken here. I love pets as well. They just seem to always fit. Congrats on capturing the moment and sharing them with everyone here to see.
Cyd Says:
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Amazing shoot! And yes, I too am a sucker for anything involving Frenchies. Those bat ears are more than I can handle!
Cabo Wedding Photographer Says:
December 24th, 2009 at 4:18 am
Fabulous Photos!!
Love that bright blue wall…
Thanks for Sharing!
Costa Pretty Says:
December 27th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Love the second shot. Amazing work as always Julie!
April Says:
January 2nd, 2010 at 5:22 am
Love is in the air!!!The beautiful couple look good indeed together!The photos capture their romance and passion for each other.Nice shots, love the pictures!!!
micweddingdress Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 2:43 am
really touch me , especial their smiles:)
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In About-Face, U.S. Supports Vietnam in Oil Dispute With China
Sustained closer relations with Hanoi would protect the interests of American companies such as South China Sea gas driller Exxon-Mobil as well as those with strong onshore business in Vietnam, like Agilent Technologies and Intel.
What's New at This Year's Taipei Computer Show? Nothing
There hasn't been much seen of a breakthrough in innovation at this year's Computex Taipei.
Peabody Energy, BP Shouldn't Sweat Unrest in China's Muslim Northwest
China will crack down on violent acts in its restive northwest. That campaign may hurt the cause of an indigenous Muslim population, but will keep the door safely open to foreign direct investment.
China's Smartphone Diplomacy With an Angry Southeast Asia
Is China dialing into smartphone diplomacy? It has already tried to secure Southeast Asia's minerals and river water by investing in its infrastructure. It also sees the growing region as a frontier for Chinese companies cramped by competition at home. But many Southeast Asians distrust Beijing.
Cool Heads Quietly Dominate Heated South China Sea Dispute
No one will go to war because everyone needs everyone else: China wants Southeast Asia's markets and economic cooperation while Southeast Asia looks to China as an export destination.
China-Japan Ties: Upswing in a Business-Only Marriage
The relationship is on the mend as a Japanese lawmakers visit Beijing. But don't expect the warming feelings to last.
China Targets U.S.-Listed Sina in Porn Sting
Sina gets hit for second time in two years. Will there be any long-lasting effects?
Obama Visits a Skeptical Asia to Talk Security, Trade
"The consensus seems to me that this visit is more political and security-focused rather than about economics. I think it would be a surprise if anything were announced that's capable of moving markets broadly." -- Tim Condon, Asia head of financial markets research, ING Financial Markets
Backlash in China as Microsoft Cuts XP Support
Microsoft has ended security and support for the outdated XP system worldwide. The harsh reaction in China points to heavy local dependence on XP, which is cheaper than newer operating systems. Because of its market size, the country can get results by protesting against a multinational corporation -- particularly one with ambitions to grow.
Xiaomi means 'small rice' -- and big business -- in China's smartphone market.


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RSU Contractors has earned the service industry-coveted 2012 Angie's List Super Service Award, an honor awarded annually to approximately five percent of all the companies rated on Angie's List, the nation's leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies.
"The central mission of RSU is to provide quality work and the best service for our clients so that we become your trusted advisor and contractor. It feels good to be recognized by Angie's List with this award because it is a reflection of our hard work and our client's satisfaction," said Mark William, president of RSU Contractors.
"It's a select group of companies rated on Angie's List that can claim the exemplary customer service record of being a Super Service Award winner," said Angie's List founder, Angie Hicks. "Our standards for the Super Service Award are quite high. The fact that RSU Contractors earned this recognition speaks volumes about its dedication providing great service to its customers."
Angie's List Super Service Award 2012 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, including earning a minimum number of reports, an excellent rating from their customers and abiding by Angie's List operational guidelines.
Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie's List. Companies are graded on an A through F scale in areas ranging from price to professionalism to punctuality. Members can find the 2012 Super Service Award logo next to company names in search results on AngiesList.com.
Angie's List helps consumers have happy transactions with local service professionals in more than 550 categories of service, ranging from home improvement to health care. More than 1.5 million paid households use Angie's List to gain unlimited access to local ratings, exclusive discounts, the Angie's List magazine, and the Angie's List complaint resolution service.
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The Internal Revenue Service issued a consumer alert today providing taxpayers with additional tips to protect themselves from telephone scam artists calling and pretending to be with the IRS. ... (click for more)
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. Thursday announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend for the company's Common Stock of $0.245 per share for the quarter ... (click for more)
A strip commercial center on Lee Highway has sold for $6 million. The sale is to Jae and Gennie Lee from Lunsford Haisten One Llc. The center is at 6033 Lee Highway between Hickory ... (click for more)
The Internal Revenue Service issued a consumer alert today providing taxpayers with additional tips to protect themselves from telephone scam artists calling and pretending to be with the IRS. These callers may demand money or may say you have a refund due and try to trick you into sharing private information. These con artists can sound convincing when they call. They ... (click for more)
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. Thursday announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend for the company's Common Stock of $0.245 per share for the quarter ending Sept. 30. The dividend is payable on Oct. 15 to shareholders of record as of Sept. 30. The Board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.4609375 per depositary share for the ... (click for more)
Justin Dale Bradley has been charged with criminal homicide in the death of a three-year-old child, who was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday and later died. Police said Dakota James Arndt had numerous injuries over his body. Authorities said Bradley, 24, is the boyfriend of the child's mother, Brianna Kwekel, who was in the Workhouse at the time. Ms. Kwekel was serving 48 ... (click for more)
Helen Burns Sharp, citizen activist who sued to try to stop a $9 million Black Creek Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and won, is seeking to have her legal expenses paid by the city and the developers. Ms. Sharp said in a court filing that her legal bills to attorney John Konvalinka are $74,427 thus far. Chancellor Frank Brown ruled in favor of Ms. Sharp, saying the Sunshine ... (click for more)
Corinne Hill claims that the library is just undergoing a normal weeding process for eliminating books. She has bragged that she's responsible for the elimination of over 100,000 books - with more to go. "Normal" weeding is not rampant throwing away. Yes, books go to the Friends for their sale - where they get $2 for a $75 book and thousands wind up being recycled ... (click for more)
Helen McDonald Exum was my friend and mentor. As I think of her passing I can only imagine the celebration that is happening in heaven as the news of her arrival is being told. I am sure that there is a party that not only has she organized but that there is not a detail that has been left to chance. I am sure that it is the grandest of events, for you see, she has been planing ... (click for more)


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We had all kinds of homies roll through and film at the TWS Park in 2013: DGK, AYC, locals like Logan Taylor, Riley Hawk, and Danny Dicola—you name it, they most likely came through and shredded. Who killed it the hardest and who do you want to see in here next year?
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