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La Porte, IN – Certified child passenger safety technicians are offering a free clinic to help parents determine if child car and/or booster seats are properly installed in their vehicles. This service will be offered at Al's Supermarket 1340 SR 2W in La Porte on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. IU Health is conducting this event.
In Indiana, vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for kids between the ages of eight and 15. The main goal is to make sure every parent or caregiver has their child's car seat or booster seat properly installed.
For older children, child passenger seat technicians can check the safety belt fit to ensure it properly protects them in case of a crash. Also, children under 13 should ride in the back seat of a vehicle for enhanced safety.
The evaluation takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. This program is in conjunction with the National Child Passenger Safety Week (September 15-21, 2013).
The Automotive Safety Program has technicians available at more than 120 year-round child safety seat fitting stations across Indiana. Visit childseat.in.gov for a list of locations and a toll-free phone number to speak with experts about the proper installation of child safety seats.
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News: Jay-Z Cuts The Cord, Powers Up NYC 40/40 Club
Tuesday, Jun 12, 2012 10:36AM
Rap mogul Jay-Z continues to raise the bar by partnering with Duracell to unleash new wireless charging systems slated to go into various locations including his popular 40/40 Club Manhattan sports bar.
Jay-Z's unexpected partnership became official Monday (June 11) afternoon.
Jay-Z is linking up with Duracell and Powermat to act as a spokesperson for "Wireless Power Nation," a phone charging system that will be installed on tables and bars in coffeeshops, restaurants, clubs, gyms, and public venues across the country. Currently, Jay-Z has the service available in his 40/40 Club in New York City. The revolutionary technology allows patrons to charge their phones by simply placing their cell phone or wireless device on the table. Duracell and GM have already used the technology on the Chevy Volt as well, so it is likely that consumers will see this technology in more and more cars in the near future as the technology becomes less expensive and demand increases for the convenience. (STL American)
Both Jay-Z and Duracell Powermat CEO Ron Rabinowitz released statements on the new venture.
"Mobile devices have become essential tools in business, entertainment and managing our social lives," said Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, an investor in the Duracell Powermat joint venture. "Being able to charge wirelessly is a necessary step into the future." "All they will need to do is put their phone on the table, same thing they normally do. The only difference is that now, their smartphones will get charged from the table," said Duracell Powermat CEO Ron Rabinowitz. (Fox News)
Despite the hype, reports claiming this technology has been around for quite some time.
The Powermat charging system is not new. In fact, it's been around for a few years, and has proven to be pretty simple and convenient, but the cases are cumbersome and bulky. A "mat," called a Powermat, is plugged into a wall outlet and provides wireless power. Simply lay your Powermat-enabled phone on the mat and you'll hear a "ZZZT" noise as it connects wirelessly and begins charging. There are competitors out as well. Energizer has a similar system that works with the Qi wireless charging standard. (Mashable)
In January, Young Hov re-opened the popular New York venue after it shut down for renovations.
Jay-Z will get a break from Daddy Duty on Jan. 18. The music mogul - who welcomed daughter Blue Ivy Carter with wife Beyonce over the weekend - is scheduled to attend the grand re-opening of his 40/40 Club next week, amNewYork has confirmed. Also on the guest list for the invite-only soiree: Alex Rodriguez, C.C. Sabathia and the Giants' Victor Cruz. The Flatiron-area club underwent massive renovations, reportedly in the neighborhood of $10 million, since closing last year. (AM NY)
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Seattle Sustainable Urban Farming Startup Keeps it 'Hyperlocal', Growing Food on Rooftops
Competing against 101 other teams, UrbanHarvest won the $25,000 grand prize and $2,000 for the Best Clean-Tech Idea
By Missy Smith
July 30, 2012
Among the businesses and institutions UrbanHarvest is in ongoing discussions with are Microsoft and the University of Washington. "We do not have signed deals in place yet," he says. "But hopefully those will come soon." A partnership with Microsoft would mean that the corporation would no longer have to receive its produce from a supplier in California, which is 12-hour drive away from its headquarters. Instead, the computer software company would source its food directly from its rooftop.
Though Bajuk does not foresee many hurdles arising for UrbanHarvest—mostly because of the strong interest brewing in their community—he says that one challenge will be to expand their reach outside of the Seattle area, at which time they will have to consider each municipality's land use and zoning regulations. But, for now, Bajuk says the UrbanHarvest team will stick to Seattle while it nurtures its new endeavor. "From an operational perspective, it definitely makes sense to concentrate on building a brand and putting systems in place to service the local geography before expanding to other geographies, lest we get out over our skis," he explains.
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So the theory is the theory that when vegetables flower the less effort roots put into receiving nutrients the healthier the vegetable is? I'd say.. do a study on the nutritional benefits and then present this too microsoft… and if thats already been done.. you should probably explain this in the youtube video..


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The season finale of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 12 looks to have its first match-up on paper as former Spike TV reality show contestant and fan favorite Stephan Bonnar will lock horns with Croatian crusher Igor Pokrajac on Dec. 4 in Las Vegas.
MMAmania.com was able to confirm an initial report by ESPN host Jon Anik earlier today.
Bonnar (12-7), treading water after posting three consecutive losses, was able to get back into the win column with an emphatic win over fellow TUF veteran Krzysztof Soszynski at UFC 110: "Nogueira vs. Velasquez" earlier this year.
"The American Psycho" earned "Fight of the Night" with his stoppage of "The Polish Experiment" and could slowly start to re-establish his presence in the UFC's light heavyweight division with another impressive performance in "Sin City" this December.
Standing in his way is Pokrajac (22-7), who also rebounded from consecutive losses when he choked out free-falling veteran James Irvin at the UFC on Versus 2 event last month in San Diego.
It was his first win under the UFC banner after racking up eight straight W's overseas. No question that stopping Bonnar could be a one-way ticket to bigger and better things in 2011.
TUF 12 Finale will feature the top two finalists from this season going head-to-head for a "six-figure" contract and the right to be called "Ultimate Fighter."
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Gwinnett County police say a man killed by one of their own officers did not have a gun when they shot him on Saturday. But, they say Robert Coleman, of Flowery Branch, attacked a police officer who was searching the house Coleman reportedly broke into.
Police say Coleman knocked the officer to the ground during the attack, which is when he opened fire on Coleman. A second officer also fired shots at Coleman, fearing for the other officer's life. One of them was shot in the leg, the department now saying it was "friendly fire".
The officer was treated at a hospital and released hours after the shooting. Both are on mandatory administrative leave.
A police department spokesman said officers shot and killed Coleman, 30, at a home on Smokemist Trace near Lawrenceville at about 4:30 p.m.
According to police, Coleman had just stabbed someone at another home three blocks away on Willow Wood Road after a party.
Officers were at the home Saturday for more than six hours and dozens of police cars and Crime Scene Unit vans were seen leaving just before midnight.
Officers had responded to the stabbing, but found no victim. At about the same time, police got another call for a burglary in progress at the second home, said Cpl. Deon Washington.
When they arrived at the home on Smokemist they found Coleman inside.
The woman who lives in the home was crying in shock as police processed her home, now a crime scene. She told CBS Atlanta's Donna Rapado that she and her boyfriend were in the home when they heard someone trying to break in. They called 911 and hid at a small apartment on the property until police arrived. That's when she said they heard several gunshots.
She described the neighborhood as peaceful, where nothing ever happens. Her neighbors agreed.
"We've lived here 25 years and so, we're just shocked that something like this could've happened," said Shirley Harazin.
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SOUTHPORT, NC (WECT) – It's the holiday season and that means a lot of people are in the giving spirit. But some of the people asking for your money may have bad intentions.
Police in one part of Brunswick County are warning residents of just that.
Southport police have arrested Spencer Ric'Anthony Peppers, of Las Vegas. He's charged with violating the city's peddle license laws. Police say he was running a magazine scam in the city.
According to reports, officers found Peppers on the corner of E. West Street with documents advertising a free trip if enough magazine subscriptions were sold.
At least one resident gave the group a $59 check, which they later cancelled.
Police say that Peppers represents a group that was already told to leave the area after trying to scam people in Southport last year.
Police Chief Jerry Dove said it's not unlikely to see more scammers around the holidays and the hospitality of Southport's residents makes for an easy target.
"We have an unwritten policy called the Southport good neighbor policy," said Dove. "Our folks here are good citizens and they want to help anybody, anyway they can. And I've found out that, sometimes I'm afraid that those individuals, especially with that criminal mindset will come in and take advantage."
Dove said that people should take extra time to research organizations before donating. Dove also advises to never give out personal information over the phone.
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Officials in both the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry are telling everyone to be safe out in the water Thursday as Hurricane Arthur moves through our area.
Arthur didn't cause any damage, but it is affecting some businesses.
During the Fourth of July week, Sea Monkeys said they easily bring in $23,000 dollars t, but not this year.
According to the owner, between Wednesday and Thursday, they lost more than $7,000. They blame Arthur, even though Arthur didn't hit us.
"This is our bread and butter season. this is what pays the bills... so something to come through right in the middle of the season is just detrimental," owner Neil Turner said.
Arthur brought high waves and a lot more rip currents, which prompted officials here on Hilton Head Island to put warning flags up, they even went as far as telling people to stay out of the water.
The South Carolina Coast Guard issued a small craft advisory, which shut Sea Monkeys down Wednesday and Thursday morning.
"With a small craft advisory we wont even put a jet ski on hte water," Turner said.
They also can't put kayaks, paddle boards or surf boards out there.
That advisory has been lifted, and Sea Monkeys is letting people jet skis, but nothing else.
"For safety...we want to make sure everyone has a great time out there. Any kind of rip current or anything brings them in, it's just pretty dangerous out there," Turner said.
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Soul Music PioneersHaving grown up singing in their church choir, and in some cases actual gospel groups, many African-American singers of the soul era were forced to choose between a religious and a secular career. Each found different ways around the problem.
The Elements of Soul A playlist of hit songs that traces the development of the genre from impassioned R&B into a thing all its own.
Ray Charles Brother Ray was arguably the first R&B star to secularize a religious hit, but he soon steered soul into unexplored areas of jazz, standards, and country.
Sam Cooke As one of the famed Soul Stirrers, Cooke was already a star in the gospel world when he took a page from Ray's playbook and converted a religious standard into his first hit, "Wonderful."
James Brown The Godfather of Soul was aptly named -- his 1959 smash "Please Please Please" set the bar for wild, pleading, deeply emotional rhythm and blues.
The Great Soul SingersWhether singing about love, money, or both, the first generation of soul men and women found that the rawness of their groove often translated into the lyrics, resulting in emotionally complex and socially progressive hits.
Otis Redding Otis was the cornerstone of the famed Stax-Volt empire, and was able to handle gritty uptempo workouts, aching torch songs, and country-tinged weepers with his booming, crying voice.
Aretha Franklin One of the vocalists with the deepest connection to Gospel, Aretha's no-nonsense approach to the subjects of love and sex, coupled with her stunning power and range, made her one of the great soul divas.
Wilson Pickett The Wicked Wicked one wasn't as popular on the pop charts as some of his contemporaries, but that's only because his screaming brand of soul was so raw and intense it scared tamer listeners off.
Marvin Gaye Motown's main male heartthrob was more into the Great American Songbook than the Dictionary of Soul -- until he was bold enough to find his own voice, and with it soul's social conscience.
Al Green With a backbeat as raunchy as his delivery was angelic, Al defined early '70s Memphis soul, transforming it into a sweeter, softer, but still potent style that helped move the genre into the mainstream for good.
The Great Soul LabelsThe empires built up around soul were sometimes ruled by the same men who'd made a fortune off of rhythm and blues, but increasingly, they were run and/or staffed by African-Americans with greater control over their destinies than ever before.
Motown The "Sound of Young America" was Berry Gordy's specific attempt to integrate black music into the country's mainstream. It also solidified the soul genre as a haven for romantics and vocal groups.
Stax "Soulsville USA" was Memphis' answer to Motown's "Hitsville USA," a grittier and funkier version that was relentlessly danceable and quintessentially Southern.
Philadelphia International This early-'70s label was the home base of Philly Soul, a genre which sweetened soul and simplified its beat, paving the way for the eventual invention of disco.
Other Types of SoulMemphis, Detroit, and Philly are recognized soul capitals, but as soul music became acceptable, its influence spread all over the map -- indeed, it soon began to cross color lines and Billboard charts.
Blue-eyed Soul
It took many forms, but blue-eyed soul wasn't just about race. It signaled the crossover into pop, losing the grit but none of the emotion.
Country Soul Because country and R&B were already closely intertwined in the South, blacks and whites both found ways to combine c&w pathos with the heavy pain of soul.
New Orleans Soul
The New Orleans version of soul, as you might expect, was more relaxed and genial, sillier and more romantic at the same time.
Chicago / Uptown Soul Pop didn't corner the market in adult soul -- great artists like Jerry Butler and Curtis Mayfield knew how to sweeten the sound without losing the power.
Northern Soul More of a movement than a sound, the UK practice of revering obscure Detroit soul created a subculture that still exists today!


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Does the thought of poached Packham pear lying alongside a cinnamon and vanilla donut, blackcurrant mousse and a dollop of butterscotch foam make your mouth water? How about veal tenderloin bathed in a cream of cauliflower soup with black truffle shavings?
How about this?
These gourmet creations were just some of the meals served up at the 2012 Tastings at the Top event at Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge in June. Braving freezing temperatures, I waved goodbye to my pedestrian palette and told my diet to "go-to-hell" while tasting the best of Tasmania's food and wine. Hey. Someone had to do it…
Deep inside Tasmania's north-west, Tastings at the Top is held annually at the Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge, a 4.5 star wilderness retreat where the only distractions are what's on the menu.
Running for an enormous 18 years, the event is hosted by Peter 'the wine man' Bourne and Nick Haddow from Bruny Island Cheese Company. As two of the most fanatical and excited men in the building, Nick and Peter took us on a journey of the finest food and wine in the state. Over the course of the three days we tasted and talked wines with local producers, learning how to distinguish a Pinot Gris from Grigio, Semillion from Sauvignon and Schönburger from your Gewürztraminer. Don't worry, I didn't know what these were either.
Arriving at the Lodge, I checked into my spa cabin and happily glossed over the itinerary while sifting through the welcome basket. Eucalyptus honey, Chardonnay and chilli jam were just some of the goodies inside.
At 2.30pm, the event kicked off at the tavern where we were invited to meet the suppliers and purchase some of the produce featured. Armed with a toothpick and napkin, I stopped to taste-test everything like a mini buffet around the room. Laid out market style was a generous spread of freshly shucked oysters, assorted cheeses, jams, sauces and a whole swag of yummy bevies! The 666 Vodka, mint and ginger beer cocktails had everyone raving about its smooth and delicious flavour, so I quickly grabbed a glass. Who said this weekend was all about wine?
That evening, still buzzing from the marketplace, we met in the Weindorfer Lounge for a Sauvignon Blanc tasting which lead into the first, six course (that's right, six!) degustation dinner. Showcasing the marketplace wines, our meals were matched perfectly. Check out the menu below- it was amazing!
My favourite meal of the night was the Bavarian cream with rhubarb and strawberry compote. Washed down with a dark hot chocolate shot, it was the best way to warm up freezing fingers!
A cold, bleary, alcohol-affected awakening was quickly forgotten as I pulled the curtains open on the morning of day two. There it was, falling from the sky in flutters – SNOW! Tripping over my luggage to get dressed, I ran outside and did what any grown adult would do in a sporadic snow shower.
After blow-drying the snow out of my hair, it was time to board the bus and head off to the beautiful Barringwood Park Vineyard.
The owners, Judy and Ian welcomed us out on the wooden deck and we sipped their sparkling classic 'Jessica' while seeking solace in the sunshine. Lunch was served with a selection of Barringwood Park wines including the 'Mill Block' and 'Forest Raven' Pinot Noirs. Pinot Noir and traditional sparkling blends are Tasmania's pride and joys. Being a colder climate, the Pinot grapes grow extremely well and outside of France, Tasmania is quickly becoming the next best sparkling wine producer in the world. How awesome is that!?
Well fed and well wined, we took a walk around the vineyard and learned how to prune and tend to the vines for next season.
Pre dinner tastings for the evening were supplied from Lubiano Wines, a small, organic vineyard in Southern Tasmania. With a head full of bubbles, we moved into the restaurant for yet another marathon meal. On the menu tonight was a buffet offering everything from sashimi that demanded multiple servings, to oysters, juicy Longford rib-eye and for dessert- chocolate fountains!
Day three was upon us sooner than I would have liked. I awoke with a killer headache induced from major overindulgence. Having the morning off, I decided to treat myself with some time in the Waldheim Alpine Spa.
After sweating out some of the toxins I had picked up from the last two nights of drinking, it was time to replace them all with the final lunch. Waiting for us in the Highland Restaurant was a three course Korean style lunch.
Check out the main course – Tasmanian blue eye trevalla on top of a mixed seafood pancake, lotus root with baby bok choi smothered in soy and sesame dressing. Mmm!
Straight after our Korean lunch, it was upstairs to the tasting room where fromager Nick Haddow hosted a 'Washed Rinds and Whisky' tasting. On the tables, a plate of fine looking cheeses lay on white platters – no plastic cheddar here! In an effort to move away from wine focussed tastings, Nick explained each of the Lark Distillery whiskies and the history of each cheese. The washed rinds mean literally washed – every day of their life.
After all that whisky, I walked/stumbled (it was my heels I swear!) into the Highlands Restaurant for the Gala Dinner. In the air, glass baubles hung suspended with twinkling tea lights inside. It was magical!
Sitting down at the table, we succumbed to an eight course dinner! The highlight was an extraordinary Skelbrook rack of lamb with purple Congo potato gnocchi, pumpkin mousse, truffle cream and parsley essence. The best meal of the event!
Tastings at the Top is a celebration of food, wine and the relationships they create together. During my three days of degustation, I've learned there is more to drinking vino than just matching your wine to your meat. It's very much a technical art form and when it's right, man it's so brilliantly sweet! I've trudged back to life with a more discriminative palette and while I have reacquainted with my diet, I will be eagerly waiting to taste more of Tasmania, next year.
Tastings at the Top is held every year in June at Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge.
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Sprint's first 4G LTE smartphones, the Google Galaxy Nexus and the LG Viper 4G LTE, will be available for purchase online and in stores today. Unfortunately, buyers won't be able to take advantage of the devices' 4G LTE capabilities until Sprint launches its own LTE network later this year.
The Galaxy Nexus offered by Sprint is the same model as offered by Verizon Wireless, and it features a 4.65-inch, 720p (720 x 1280 pixel) Super AMOLED display and 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It runs a stock version of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and has a 5 megapixel camera with zero shutter lag.
The LG Viper 4G LTE is a smaller device, with a 4-inch, WVGA (480 x 800 pixel) NOVA display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, and a 5 megapixel camera. The Viper 4G LTE runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread with LG's custom user interface.
Both smartphones feature support for the Google Wallet mobile payment program, making them only the third and fourth devices on the market to officially support the NFC-based service. Sprint is sweetening the deal with the Galaxy Nexus by offering an additional $40 credit for Google Wallet to new buyers of the phone.
Additionally, the Galaxy Nexus and the Viper 4G LTE are the first smartphones to support Sprint's upcoming 4G LTE network. Because the carrier's LTE network is not yet operational, buyers will have to deal with 3G network speeds until the LTE network goes live later this year. Sprint plans to launch 4G LTE service in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Baltimore, and Kansas City by the middle of this year.
The Google Galaxy Nexus is available from the carrier for $199.99 with a new two-year contract, while the LG Viper 4G LTE costs $99.99 with the same agreement.
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Abstract: The technology development component focuses on four areas which our users have identified as ripe for enhancement: improved accuracy, enhanced imaging capabilities, extension of the charged-particle microbeam to X rays; and development of a simple stand-alone microbeam that can be used without physics support and can be potentially exported to other labs. A highlight regarding improved accuracy and reliability is that we have just received a $2M NIH high-end equipment grant (plus institutional support) for a new particle accelerator, central to the microbeam facility, which will be installed under the auspices of this P-41 grant. Highlights regarding enhanced imaging and sensor technology will be an on-line custom multi-photon imaging system to allow time-lapse fluorescent imaging of early (scale of seconds to minutes) radiation events in individual live cells, a new imaging system based on quantitative phase microscopy to image live cells and cell nuclei without use of potentially cytotoxic stains, and a system for single-cell microsensors to monitor the flux of molecules such as oxygen and NO, in microbeam-irradiated individual cells. In collaboration with a variety of investigators from outside and within Columbia University, 20 collaborative and service-based research projects are described, which both drive and utilize the new resources. All are logical outgrowths of current federally funded research In addition to the ongoing training of undergraduates, graduate students, and post docs, training will be enhanced through formal programs for high school students, high school teachers, and undergraduates. In addition to dissemination of material through talks, our website, and peer-reviewed publications, we will run a 2nd International Workshop "Imaging and Probing Individual Cells: Application to Signaling, Structure and Function", as well as the biannual "International Workshop on Microbeam Probes of Cellular Radiation Response".
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Rev Sci Instrum 79:123707. 2008..Design details and biology applications using this enhanced 3D-imaging technique at RARAF are reviewed...
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J Radiat Res 50:A21-8. 2009..Additionally, an update on the status of the other biology oriented microbeams in the Americas is provided...
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J Radiat Res 50:A49-54. 2009..GFP expression was enhanced after 24 hours in a number dependent manner at distances > 100 microm from the site of irradiation...
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Radiat Environ Biophys 48:275-86. 2009..Potentially, the model can be incorporated into radiotherapy treatment planning algorithms, adding second cancer risk as an optimization criterion...
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- Ionizing radiation induces DNA double-strand breaks in bystander primary human fibroblastsMykyta V Sokolov
Department of Nuclear Medicine, Clinical Center, NIH, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
Oncogene 24:7257-65. 2005..These studies show that H2AX phosphorylation is an early step in the bystander effect and that the DNA DSBs underlying gamma-H2AX focus formation may be responsible for its downstream manifestations...
- Differential impact of mouse Rad9 deletion on ionizing radiation-induced bystander effectsAiping Zhu
Center for Radiological Research, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York 10032, USA
Radiat Res 164:655-61. 2005..Results are presented in the context of defining the function of Rad9 in the cellular response to radiation and its differential effects on individual bystander end points...
- A microbeam study of DNA double-strand breaks in bystander primary human fibroblastsL B Smilenov
Center for Radiological Research, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, 630 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 122:256-9. 2006..The delay and persistence of the bystander response suggests a different mechanism of DSB induction in bystander cells than in directly irradiated cells...
- Radiation-induced leukemia at doses relevant to radiation therapy: modeling mechanisms and estimating risksIgor Shuryak
Center for Radiological Research, Columbia University Medical Center, 630 West 168th St, New York, NY 10032, USA
J Natl Cancer Inst 98:1794-806. 2006..This earlier model predicted the risks of solid tumors induced by radiation therapy but overestimated the corresponding leukemia risks...
- Testing the stand-alone microbeam at Columbia UniversityG Garty
Columbia University, Radiological Research Accelerator Facility, 136 S Broadway, Irvington, NY 10533, USA
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 122:292-6. 2006..It also makes the microbeam simple and cheap enough to be realised in any large lab. The Microbeam design as well as first tests of its performance, using an accelerator-based beam are presented here...
- DNA double-strand breaks form in bystander cells after microbeam irradiation of three-dimensional human tissue modelsOlga A Sedelnikova
Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, USA
Cancer Res 67:4295-302. 2007..Thus, this study points to the importance of considering the indirect biological effects of radiation in cancer risk assessment...
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Landauer, Inc, Stillwater Crystal Growth Division, Stillwater, OK 74074, USA
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 126:278-83. 2007..A specially developed image processing technique allows for fast fluorescent track identification and counting. The readout method is non-destructive, and detectors can be reused after thermal annealing...
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Nat Genet 39:696-8; author reply 698-9. 2007
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Center for Radiological Research, Columbia University Medical Center, 630 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA
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Tifton- A jury has been selected in the trial of Arandu Arroyo Gomez. Gomez is charged with 15 counts of robbery and kidnapping.
Investigators say he and Jose Bautesta rushed into "Sally" Herrera Omega's home last February, tied up three family members with duct tape and took her. She was found unharmed two days later in Fulton County.
Prosecutors say the kidnapping may have been linking to a huge drug bust in Lee County. The trial will continue in Tifton Tuesday.
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Childhood Asthma Linked to Freeway Pollution
By studying air pollution levels in 10 Southern California cities, USC investigators show that proximity to freeways poses a respiratory risk.
Scientists studying air pollution levels in 10 Southern California cities found that the closer children live to a freeway, the greater their chance of having been diagnosed with asthma. The findings are reported in the November issue of the journal Epidemiology.
Researchers also found that children who had higher levels of nitrogen dioxide, or NO2, in the air around their homes were more likely to have developed asthma. NO2 is a product of pollutants emitted from combustion engines, such as those in cars and trucks.
"These results suggest that tailpipe pollutants from freeway traffic are a significant risk factor for asthma," said lead author James Gauderman, associate professor of preventive medicine in the Keck School. "Considering the enormous costs associated with childhood asthma, today's public policy toward regulating pollutants may merit some re-evaluation."
"These results have both scientific and public health implications," said David A. Schwartz, director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, the federal agency that funded the study. "They strengthen an emerging body of evidence that air pollution can cause asthma and that exposure to outdoor levels of nitrogen dioxide and other traffic-related air pollutants may be a significant risk factor for this illness."
Researchers looked at the pollution-asthma link in 208 children who were part of the USC-led Children's Health Study, the longest investigation ever into air pollution and kids' health. The study has tracked the respiratory health of children in a group of Southern California cities since 1993.
The investigators placed air samplers outside the home of each student to measure NO2 levels. In addition, they determined the distance of each child's home from local freeways, as well as how many vehicles traveled within 150 meters (about 164 yards) of the child's home. Finally, they estimated traffic-related air pollution levels at each child's home, using models that take weather conditions, vehicle counts and other important factors into account.
In all, 31 children (15 percent) had asthma. Scientists found a link between asthma prevalence in the children and NO2 levels at their homes.
For each increase of 5.7 parts per billion in average NO2 which represents a typical range from low- to high-pollution levels among Southern California cities the risk of asthma increased by 83 percent. Risk of wheezing and current asthma medication use also rose as NO2 levels increased.
The scientists also found that the closer the students lived to a freeway, the higher the NO2 levels outside their homes. NO2 levels also corresponded with traffic-related pollution estimates from the group's statistical model.
It was not surprising, then, when they found that the closer the students lived to a freeway, the higher the students' asthma prevalence.
For every 1.2 kilometers (about three-quarters of a mile) the students lived closer to the freeway, asthma risk increased by 89 percent. For example, students who lived 400 meters from the freeway had an 89 percent higher risk of asthma than students living 1,600 meters away from the freeway.
Interestingly, the researchers saw that air pollution from freeway traffic influenced NO2 concentrations at homes more strongly than pollution from other types of roads. Traffic counts within 150 meters of homes (which primarily comprised traffic from smaller streets) were only weakly correlated with measured NO2.
In any community, a freeway is a major source of air pollution.
"Cars and trucks traveling on freeways and other large roads may be a bigger source of pollutants that matter for asthma than traffic on smaller roads," Gauderman said. Scientists also find it difficult to get good data on traffic on smaller streets, which may make it harder to find associations between asthma and local traffic.
Gauderman cautioned that researchers do not yet know that NO2 is to blame for the asthma. NO2 travels together with other airborne pollutants, such as particulate matter, so it may be a marker for other asthma-causing pollutants.
Study sites included the cities of Alpine, Atascadero, Lake Elsinore, Lancaster, Long Beach, Mira Loma, Riverside, San Dimas, Santa Maria and Upland.
The Children's Health Study is supported by the NIEHS, California Air Resources Board, the Southern California Particle Center and Supersite, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Hastings Foundation.
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PERSHORE finished fourth in Worcestershire Women's Hockey League Division One after a walk-over completed their season.
Bottom-of-the-table Droitwich could not field a team so Pershore claimed an automatic 3-0 win and three points.
Pershore are looking for new players and anyone interested can get in touch via their website at pershorehc.co.uk.
Meanwhile, Bretforton ended in second spot in West Clubs Women's League Premier Division '2A' despite a 3-2 defeat at relegated Gloucester City seconds.
Bret went ahead when Terri Brown's shot was saved and Emma Lowe slotted home the rebound.
But they conceded swiftly before losing Deb Slatter and Daisy Wheeler to injury with captain Sarah Cook having to umpire.
Hard-working defenders Heather Carr, Liz Murray-White and Karen Fynn could not deny Gloucester two more goals.
Bret's second saw midfielders Hayley Whitehouse and Lisa Workman weave their way forward before the latter netted.
Keeper Vicky Watkins was voted player-of-the-match.
Bret were delighted with second place under coach Stuart Bearcroft after aiming for mid-table.
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World Outreach: Meet Our New Missionaries
John and Allie from Ward Presbyterian Church in Northville, MI, were appointed as World Outreach career missionaries at the 33rd General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in June 2013. They will focus on evangelism, discipleship and church planting. Their expected departure date is October 2013.
John came to faith in college after a first-year law student moved into a freshman dorm at Michigan State University and invited him to a Bible study. After seeing others who truly lived their lives for Christ, John accepted Jesus as his Savior a few months later in 1998. His first missionary experience was in 1999 to Mongolia. Over the years he has been involved in ministries with college students at Michigan State University, in an African-American community in South Carolina, and most recently with the immigrant community in Dearborn, Michigan. John completed his Master of Divinity at Columbia International University in 2011. He is a licensed minister through Temple Zion Church in Columbia, South Carolina.
Allie accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior when she was in junior high. She was fortunate to have several mission experiences in high school through Ward EPC to inner-city Chicago, Mexico, and the Ukraine. Her trip to the Ukraine ultimately led to Allie graduating in 2001 with a BA in Russian Language. She completed a Biblical Certificate at Columbia International University in 2012. Allie has been blessed to stay home with her kids while ministering to those around her through God's gift of hospitality.
John and Allie met at Michigan State University where they were part of Cutting Edge Ministry through South Church and were married in August 2000. They have two children: Brian (12) and Kelly (7).
John and Allie cannot do this work alone. Your prayers and financial support will enable them to share Christ in Central Asia. Please pray for continued financial support, and that God would bless their team and open the hearts of Central Asians to hear about Jesus.
Asaph, son of a Presbyterian Pastor and grandson of a traveling evangelist in rural 'P' of Central Asia, was born and raised in 'P'. He comes from a family that accepted Christianity (from Sikhism) four generations ago. His mother worked as a Bible teacher in a Christian hospital, where she shared the gospel to both Muslim and Christian patients. Asaph came to the US in 2001 and he is now a dual citizen. Asaph holds a Masters of Divinity degree from Erskine Theological Seminary. He became aware of God's work in his life at an early age. As a teenager, God used his love for sports to reach his peers in his hometown in 'P'. Asaph wants to continue this ministry to Muslim/Christian youth as well as work towards planting a church and theological training for local leaders. His prayer is for a strong indigenous church that will be a light in a dark place.
Listening to Lynn's voice, you will hear that she was born and raised in South Carolina. Lynn grew up in a Christian home. She knew that she was a child of God when she was very young, although she didn't have that "a-ha" moment in her faith until she was in college. Lynn graduated from Appalachian state university in 1995 with a degree in Health Promotion. Shortly after graduation, she moved to 'P' to teach public Health in a Christian hospital. Lynn returned to school and is now a registered nurse. She intends to divide her time between homeschooling and establishing a medical clinic as with a public health outreach program.
Asaph and Lynn met while she was serving as a single missionary in 'P'. They have two daughters, Leah (6) and Emma (5).
As they look to go back to 'P', they ask for your prayers. 'P' is a volatile place and with all its uncertainties, it is a place where the opportunity for the Gospel is unrivaled. The heart of Islam is beating in 'P' and God is at work. Join hands with them as they seek to be obedient to God's call to be a light in a dark place.
Dan & Stefanie, from Lake Forest Church in Huntersville, NC were appointed as World Outreach only missionaries in March 2013. They have been called to serve long-term as church planters among an unreached, Muslim people group in a sensitive area of Central Asia — a people group that is less than 0.5% Christian. Dan and Stefanie feel the Lord leading them to use their professional skills to bring mercy ministry to this people group as a bridge to share the gospel and to help alleviate difficult living conditions.
Dan, accepted Christ in his junior year of college, and was baptized in 2003, the year he and Stefanie were married. Stefanie came to know the Lord as a young child, and grew up in the church. They both felt the call to go into missionary service early in their marriage, but have waited on the Lord's specific timing. They are both excited that the Lord has confirmed this call on their lives to share Him with people who have never heard His Name.
Dan graduated from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2007 and has a B.A. in History from Hanover College. Stefanie graduated with a B.S. in Nursing from Indiana University. They have four little girls, Abigail (5), Eliana (3), and Amelia & Michaela (17 months).
Dan & Stefanie cannot do this work alone. They need your prayers and financial support to enable them to minister. Please pray for swift support development and a smooth transition into life, culture, and ministry with the Muslim people of Central Asia.
Ryan and Tara are from Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church, Englewood, CO and were appointed as World Outreach short term missionaries serving under cooperative agreement. They will be commissioned at the 33rd General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church June 2013 and will focus on teaching English to university students, member care, training and mentoring, and sharing the Good News with Southeast Asians.
Ryan grew up in a Catholic home — in Joliet and then in Bloomington, Illinois. In high school he attended a church-run camp where he decided to put his faith in Christ. His faith was new and exciting through high school but was tested in college when his university professors made inaccurate statements about the Word of God. This drove him to want to know the Truth and he rededicated his life to Christ by the end of his sophomore year of college. His first cross-cultural experience was when he taught in China, after graduating in 2005. While in China, he visited Cambodia and taught English there. In Cambodia, he met Tara, and realized his need for a deeper knowledge of the faith and decided to attend Denver Seminary. He graduated from Denver Seminary with a Master's of Divinity in 2012. He is currently working as a resident in Clinical Pastoral Education at a Swedish Medical Center.
Tara grew up as a daughter of a minister and accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior when she was about eight. She took ownership of her faith in high school and had many spiritual discussions with her Mormon and Jehovah's Witness friends. She had to really understand and hold to what she said she believed in. Her first cross-cultural experience was a church-lead trip with her family to Tijuana, Mexico in 1991. Tara graduated in 2005 with a BS in Business Administration and two months later left to teach English in Cambodia until 2008. There she met Ryan and they returned to America to get married and for him to go to seminary. She worked at Starbucks until deciding to stay at home to take care of their son.
Ryan and Tara have been married almost five years and have one child, Britton who is 19 months.
They cannot do this work alone. Your prayers and financial support will enable them to minister in Southeast Asia. Please pray for continued financial support, that God would raise up a team to work with them, and increased favor and divine appointments with people they are working among.
Bob and Nancy from Hope Presbyterian Church in Memphis, Tennessee were appointed as World Outreach missionaries in January 2013 under cooperative agreement with Interserve. They have been called to serve long-term as medical educators and disciple makers in Central Asia with a people group that is less than 0.5% Christian. In this creative access country, decades of war have troubled hearts and spirits and the dominant religious tradition enslaves its adherents to works and rituals that give no assurance for eternity.
Bob, who grew up in a Roman Catholic home, regularly attended church with his family but never truly understood and believed in the Gospel until his last year of college in 1979. Seeing medical work as a way of living out the Gospel through health care to the poor and underserved, Bob worked in the Indian Health Service in remote rural regions of the US and then in the inner city as a clinician and teacher. On a short term trip to Central Asia, the Lord showed him how Christian physicians are able to demonstrate the love of Jesus, while helping rebuild the graduate medical education system and improve the quality of health care in a country with one of the highest infant and maternal mortalities on the planet. In subsequent trips he has developed supportive relationships with in-country organizations which are seeking to integrate the Gospel in development work.
Nancy lived in other cultures and grew up going to church weekly. At the age of 17 she realized Christ was really alive, calling her to exchange her life for His and follow Him. After raising three children, she recertified as a pediatric nurse practitioner in order to do this work. She is especially interested in maternal child health and hopes to work with mothers and their young children.
In preparation for the transition to this work, Bob and Nancy are growing in their knowledge and love for the Word of God, and learning tools for starting and supporting new fellowships of believers.
Bob holds an MD from University of California, Irvine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Nan holds an MSN from California State University Long Beach and is a certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Bob and Nancy cannot do this work alone. They need your prayers and financial support to enable them to minister. Please pray for hearts growing closer to Jesus, swift support development, and a smooth transition into life, culture and ministry with the people of Central Asia.
Mike and Tammy, from Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Marshall, Texas, were appointed as World Outreach only missionaries in March 2013. They have been called to serve long-term as church planters among the people of Southeast Asia — working with a people group that is less than 0.5% Christian.
Mike accepted Christ as a young adult and has participated in mission trips, numerous neighborhood projects, is an elder at his church and a member of the World Outreach committee of the Central South Presbytery. Tammy received Christ as a young girl and first felt the call to the mission field during her freshman year of college. She has served as a short-term missionary in New Jersey, Louisiana and Texas, and has been an active member of many of her church's ministries, including women's ministries and the local mission committee. Mike and Tammy felt the call to missions several years ago, have been praying since that time for God to provide direction, and recently were led to share the gospel and plant churches among an unreached people group.
Mike holds a B.A. in Journalism from East Texas State University. After working in the newspaper business for many years, Mike started his own technical support business and has worked primarily with a ministry that distributes free online Bible study materials. Tammy studied missions at Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music, received her LVN training at Panola College, and has worked as a geriatric nurse for 15 years.
Mike and Tammy cannot do this work alone. They need your prayers and financial support to enable them to minister. Please pray for swift support development and a smooth transition into life, culture and, ministry with the people of Southeast Asia
Nick and Amanda, from All Saints Presbyterian Church in Memphis, TN, were appointed as EPC World Outreach only missionaries in March 2013. They have two girls, Hazel (21 months old) and Ellie (3 years old). They have felt a call to missions since before they married in 2007, and received direction from the Lord within the past year to go to the Middle East. Nick and Amanda returned from a vision trip this March, where God confirmed this calling to work with unengaged Muslims.
Nick grew up in a Christian family in Missouri, but first felt a call to missions in college where he was involved with Campus Outreach, and lived with several Japanese students on campus. Nick has a B.S. in Education from Southeast Missouri State University, and teaches high school mathematics in Memphis. Amanda grew up in a Christian family in a suburb of Memphis, and developed a passion for unengaged people groups through a few short-term mission trips with her youth group. She has a B.S. in Education from The University of Memphis, and currently teaches piano at home.
Nick and Amanda desire to do church-planting in the Middle East. Their hope is to engage with families through a local school, both through teaching and through developing relationships with neighbors. Please pray for a smooth transition for their daughters into a foreign culture and for their family as they develop a ministry in the Middle East.
They cannot do this without your support. They hope to be on the field late this year, so please pray for God's provision, and that the financial support will be established quickly.
Steve and Carrie Woodworth from iSight Presbyterian Church in Black Mountain, NC were appointed as World Outreach career missionaries at the 33rd General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in June 2013. Steve will serve on the leadership team of ITEN as the Associate Coordinator. In this capacity Steve will focus on promoting holistic church planting by developing and training indigenous leaders and establishing and supporting theological seminaries, Bible colleges and training centers around the globe. Their expected departure date is July 2014.
Steve was raised in the church and was taught early in life of the need to pray "the sinners prayer" but it was not until his freshman year at Montreat College that he became an authentic disciple of Jesus. Following his undergraduate work Steve sensed a call to full time work in higher education. Returning to Montreat College Steve served as a Chaplain and professor of Pastoral Ministry for ten years. During that time he completed his MDiv. and DMin. at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Currently, Steve continues to serve in higher education at Toccoa Falls College as the Director of Spiritual Formation and instructor in pastoral ministry.
Carrie was raised in the Christian faith and knew Jesus as her Savior at an early age. Carrie has always had a heart for the marginalized and gift for mercy among the least and lost. In the summer following her junior year of high school she traveled to Jamaica where she spent a month working and living among the impoverished. Following her senior year Carrie enrolled at Montreat College were she pursued a degree in Intercultural Studies. After graduation Carrie worked at a camp for disabled children, a homeless shelter for pregnant women, and with International Renewal Ministries. Currently Carrie is a full-time mother caring for their three young boys: Luke (10), Andrew (8), and Zachary (6).
Steve and Carrie met at Montreat College in 1995 and were married in May 1998. While attending Christ Community Church (formerly Montreat Presbyterian Church, EPC) they were privileged to help plant iSight Church in Black Mountain where they served for six years.
The Woodworth's are eagerly praying for a team of partners who share their burden for pastoral training and leadership development among the unreached. Your prayers and financial support will enable them to minister in some of the spiritually darkest places around the globe. Please pray for their continued financial support, that God would raise up a team to support their vision, and increased favor and divine appointments with people they seek to work among.


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"It's my relationship with New York that I am trying to show through the art," Agnès Troublé said Friday night at her new Soho gallery-slash-boutique. "I wanted to give my friends here an homage for the pleasure we have together."
Those friends include artists and filmmakers Harmony Korine, Ryan McGinness, Dan Colen, and the late Louise Bourgeois. A carefully curated collection of brightly colored paintings and photographs by Troublé's friends, set to change monthly, now covers the exposed brick walls of her Howard Street store—the 246th one worldwide. Works of art by the likes of José Parlá, Rostarr, and McGinness are also available in the more wearable form of limited-edition T-shirts, sold exclusively at the boutique.
Troublé, a major collector herself, has had a longstanding love affair with both art ("since 1983 in Paris, we have [had] a little gallery in Marseille") and fashion. On Friday, the Paris-based designer saw the marriage of her two greatest passions. "It's my life," she said of art. "We have been doing this in a way for a long time, but not so visible as here. It's normal̵2finally."
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|Linsey Corbin
We met up with Linsey at the 2010 Avia Wildflower Triathlon. When asked about her Wildflower experience Linsey had nothing but great things to say about this race. "I love this race, it is one of my favorite if not my favorite race. In 2006 I was 1st amateur."
Just because Linsey Corbin wears a cowboy hat across the finish line does mean is all country. Montana maybe where she calls home now but Corbin was not born and raised there. "I was born
Linsey excelled in many sports as a child and believe it or not see almost made skiing a career. "I used to race competitively. I also used to run cross country." I guess it would be safe to say skiing and running really helped strengthen your legs for triathlon. "That maybe an accurate assessment."
Corbin has had great success on hilly racecourses. She has come in 7th at Coeur D'Alene, 5th at Lake Placid, 5th & 2nd at Arizona and her best performance in Kona came in 2008 where Corbin placed 5th. "I enjoy climbing big hills, it is the way I like race."
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text: Hercule Poirot, the Belgian master-detective from the imagination and novels of British crime author Agatha Christie has always been one of my favorite characters of classic mystery thrillers. Unfortunately most impersonations of the character on film didnt really live up to the descriptions Christie points out in her many novels and only Peter Ustinov ever came close to making an impressive appearance as Poirot. Now, DVD newcomer Acorn Media is presenting us David Suchet as Hercule Poirot and I have to admit that not only the visual resemblance is quite striking, but also the mannerisms and speech seems to be utterly appropriate for the man we got to know so well in our collective imaginations. The film "The ABC Murders" that is presented on this DVD stems from the PBS Mystery television series, in which a number of Poirots tales have been explored with David Suchet in the titular lead. The series opened in January 1990 to an overwhelming success and in the following years many more seasons were added, brining to life one mystery at a time at full feature length. "The ABC Murders" was the opening of the fourth season and it is a great example how well produced, written and acted these films were."The ABC Murders" is based on Agatha Christies novel of the same name - a very good novel I might add. It appears as if someone has taken aim at Poirot (David Suchet) as an anonymous letter suggests. Someone is challenging the master detective and predicts a murder on a specific date. Although Police is never convinced of the authenticity of the letter, Poirot is keenly aware of the threat it poses and as indicated, a murder occurs on the exact day in the foretold city of England. Is it incidental or accidental? After visiting the crime scene, Poirot is of the firm belief that this is the announced murder. He found a train schedule at the site, called "The ABC Railway Guide." Not much of a clue, but too much of an accident, since the anonymous writer signed his letter by the name of "ABC."Shortly after the murder, another letter shows up on Poirots doorstep, announcing another date and locale where a murder will occur, and exactly as foretold, a body is found - with an ABC Railroad Guide nearby. Interestingly the names of the victims and the names of the locations seem to play an important role in the case as Poirot elaborates, as they, too, follow the alphabetical sequence.Despite his efforts however, Poirot is unable to determine a motive that would allow him to solve the case and helplessly, he and his associate Captain Hastings (Hugh Frasier) have to idly watch in horror as more murders occur and the anonymous writer begins to make fun of Poirots inability to solve the mystery. Feverishly the detective goes to work, searching for a clue - then, he eventually finds it!"The ABC Murders" is a great mystery story, as it consistently misleads the viewer/reader. In this story however, it never appears in a superficial way. The story never withholds vital information because it doesnt want the audience to unravel the case before the detective. The real beauty of this story is that we follow Poirot every step, visually and mentally, and yet we are completely mislead for the sole reason, because Poirot is mislead. Not until very shortly before the films ending, Poirots deductive skills and his observations reveal the real murderer and the plot behind it all. Although Poirot will be faster than the viewer to figure it out it is mostly because the viewer is still so caught up in the action that the detective has a clear head start. But given more time to elaborate, the viewer would also be able to figure out the connections and intricacies of this case that are necessary to solve the crime. I love this approach to mystery thrillers as it is not a power play of the viewer versus the writer, but more a real match of wits.The movie has been perfectly paced to capture the growing intensity as the situation gets more desperate. David Suchet is coming across perfectly as Poirot, deliberate, tasteful, and superior, but not without his own doubts. Add to that the stylish atmosphere of the British settings during the 30s, and you have a murder mystery of the finest breed."Poirot: The ABC Murders" is presented in a fullframe presentation on this disc. Although the film was produced for TV and as such presumable shot in a fullframe aspect ratio, I had sometimes the queer feeling as if parts of the image were cropped off. It has to do with the image composition in the film that sometimes allows things and people to fall out of the frame - deliberately so or not, I cant really tell. While the opening sequence of the film has a stunning sharp look without the slightest noise, the movie itself exhibits some problems. Unfortunately I have not been entirely able to determine where these problems come from, but especially in dark areas of the picture the transfer appears as if someone pulled a comb from the top of the screen to the bottom. It creates a weird artifact that is quite noticeable, especially on larger screens. This artifact is present through the entire movie, but I found that after a few minutes I stopped noticing it. The transfer itself is a bit dark, shrouding almost too many details of the picture in blackness, and creating shadows that appear artificially dark and as a result without definition. Highlights are sometimes harsh, giving the presentation a slightly unbalanced look. The compression of the disc has been done quite carefully without notable pixelation or other compression artifacts.The disc contains a 2-channel Dolby Digital audio track that is well produced. It has a good frequency response and sounds absolutely naturally. High ends a crisp and clear but never appear overly harsh. The dialogues are well integrated and always transparent and understandable. The music in the film is tastefully composed and adds a sensible flair of class to the film that matches the environments of the film perfectly.Much to my delight, the disc also contains quite extensive information about actor David Suchet, the "Mystery" series and Agatha Christie, including weblinks that will provide even further information. It appears like thoroughly researched release done by someone who truly had his heart in the subject matter, which always good to see as it helps incredibly to enrich the content with valuable information rather than the standard fare.While the film may not have the production values of the more exotic Hollywood productions that used Hercule Poirot, it is nonetheless a great homage to the super-sleuth and the classic mystery genre. If you have a faible for detective stories and well laid out murder mysteries, "Poirot: The ABC Murders" is a DVD you have to see. As I mentioned, this release was Acorn Medias first foray into the difficult to manage DVD format that poses technical problems even to some of the major studios. Although it is not a perfect entry in the market for Acorn Media, as the video transfer could use some improvement, it is nonetheless a greatly enjoyable release that makes me hopeful that Acorn Media will release more films of this Mystery series on DVD. If they keep them coming, I will keep watching them, and I am sure many others with me too.


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Do I have a worshiping heart?
"I will praise Thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart" (Psalm 86:22)
Do I spend time each day sitting at the feet of Jesus, listening to His Word, and worshipping Him?
Does the Lord Jesus occupy the center of my thoughts throughout the day? Is He the supreme object of my affections?
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When I sing praise songs, do I sing them to the Lord, from my heart?
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"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" (Matthew 5:8)
Do I love righteeousness and hate evil?
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Do I guard my heart from ungodly influences?
Can I honestly say there is no unconfessed sin between my soul and the Saviour?
Is my conscience perfectly clear toward all others?
Do I have a broken and contrite heart?
"The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart, and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit." (Psalm 34:18)
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Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wheeldon
Richard and Mary Jane (Brown) Wheeldon were married Jan. 11, 1958. They have moved to different areas in Missouri and Kansas due to Richards work for the U.S. Postal Service.
Richard and Mary Jane have four children, Darryl, Darren (deceased), Derrick and Dana. They have nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Richard retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1995 with 34 years of service, 15 of those years as Postmaster of Great Bend, Kan.
They have traveled to over 20 European countries, with their last trip to France, Spain and Germany as a gift from their children instead of a reception for their anniversary.


text: I know that you normally wait until around spring training time to make these predictions but I just cant wait another second. Here are Brett's numbers for the 2013 season. Not a guess, these ARE his numbers. I was going to publish his 2014 numbers as well but didnt want to get too far ahead of myself. Hopefully AA can sign Jake Peavy and everybody gets happy and healthy for 2013.


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DALLAS — Jeff Ambrose never saw the enemy coming.
"You go from having a normal life, let's just say... and then this hits you," he said. "It brings you to your knees, and you don't know. Some days I do wake up and I don't even think I have this... I must be dreaming."
It's not a dream — a nightmare, perhaps, and an all too real one for the Dallas police officer.
Last August, Ambrose, 43, was practicing shooting alone at the department's rifle range when his left side went numb. He felt dizzy.
"I thought I was having a heart attack," he said. "I didn't know what that was."
At the hospital, doctors did a scan. Ambrose recalled what happened next.
"The doctor comes back in a little bit and says, 'You've got two issues. You've got two black spots, two shady spots in your head,' he said. The first thing out of my mouth was, 'Do you got the right CT scan?'"
The diagnosis: Stage 4 brain cancer.
In 10 months, Ambrose has been in and out of the hospital; he's undergone two brain surgeries; and now he's back in the hospital for his third brain surgery.
He will undergo surgery Monday at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston to remove another tumor.
"It's like a weed," said Skylar Lemings, Ambrose's girlfriend. "It grows back. It's just very aggressive."
Since his diagnosis, Ambrose has suffered numerous seizures, including two in the last week that landed him in the hospital for several hours.
"It's like these bolts of lighting," he explained. "My tumor affects my whole left side, so my leg will be completely numb like you can't feel anything. And my left arm will be completely numb and it feel like rings of lightning going down from my shoulder down to my fingers in one-second intervals. It's very painful. I would equivocate it to someone taking a Taser and just dry-stunning you."
These days, the one-time Army Ranger is on a first-name basis with the paramedics near his house. He tires easily. He can barely walk down the street. He doesn't drive.
"You're going from 100 miles-an-hour down to pretty much zero," Ambrose said. "Going from catching bad guys to doing absolutely nothing is hard."
He is fortunate in one respect.
Ambrose — who joined the force in 2010 — signed up for city health insurance not long before the diagnosis.
"Most of my life I've never even had medical insurance because I've always been in good shape and I never thought I needed it," he said.
Even with coverage, he owes tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills — and there are more bills to come.
"I've never had any medical bills like this... ever... never," he said. "If I didn't have any medical insurance at all, I don't know what we'd do."
Ambrose has been grateful for the emotional and financial help he's received from police colleagues. For months, other officers worked shifts so he could continue to get a paycheck.
The Dallas Police Association's Assist the Officer Foundation provided monetary support as well.
"They have tremendously helped me, assisted me, in all kinds of things," said Ambrose, who has two children.
Still, finances are tough. He has run out of leave time and the paychecks have stopped.
Some help may be on the way. Officials are finalizing the details of a new catastrophic leave bank for police and firefighters. It would provide up to 12 weeks of pay.
"It's just not 'I need the money,'" Ambrose said. "It's just like you don't feel like you're a part of anything anymore."
Ambrose misses the camaraderie and the constancy of police work. He had hoped to return last month, so it was extremely disheartening when doctors discovered the cancer was on the march again.
"I actually went in there two months ago and it was fine," he said. "I went in there about three weeks ago and it had spread that fast, so frustrated... very, very frustrated. This is the third surgery I'll be having. I'll be back at square one for a while."
He said he won't stop fighting, and remains confident that the enemy won't win the war.
"My faith is strong," he said.
This weekend, Ambrose sent his friend a photo of him doing the "Rocky" pose — hands held high in the air — with a wide grin. The photo exemplifies Ambrose's fighting spirit, said his friend, Officer J.T. Courson.
"Throughout his whole life, he's been some type of fighter — whether it's in the Army or him fighting for the right thing as a police officer," Courson said. "He's a fighter to the end."
If you'd like to help...
Donations to assist Jeffrey Ambrose can be made online through the Assist the Officer Foundation. Type in his name to dedicate the donation to his fund.
Donations can also be mailed to:
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ATTN: Jeffrey Ambrose
1412 East Griffin Steet
Dallas, Texas 75215
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text: I know that there is still plenty of football remaining, but hypothetically who would you prefer to play in the MNC? An undefeated Penn St. from a mediocre at best Big Ten, an undefeated Alabama, or a one loss SEC champion Florida / Georgia? I think the best matchup for us would be Penn St. I did not see anything during the game saturday night that would lead me to believe that they could make a close game of it. Georgia / Florida would be interesting because they seem to have the athletes that could make it interesting on both sides of the ball. I have a hard time seeing Alabama making it through the SEC, but I haven't watched them enough to know how we would match up.


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A state lawmaker has reintroduced legislation that would increase the minimum wage in Pennsylvania from $7.15 to $9 per hour.
House Bill 1057, sponsored by Rep. Mark Cohen (D-Philadelphia), also would provide annual cost-of-living increases, based on the Consumer Price Index, for urban consumers for the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland area beginning Jan. 1, 2015.
Cohen said his legislation parallels President Barack Obama's recent announcement calling for an increase in the minimum wage to $9.
He said 18 states have passed minimum wage rates above the federal minimum of $7.25.


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The victims of a brutal triple stabbing in Bellevue will be laid to rest later this week.
Michelle Pinkowski, 48, her mother, Marylea Jordan, 71, and Pinkowski's son, 14-year-old Jonathan Culpepper, were found stabbed to death at their Beech Bend Drive home early Sunday morning.
Pinkowski's nine-year-old daughter escaped uninjured.
The Bellevue community has rallied around the family throughout the week to raise money for funeral expenses.
Two visitations will be held at the Williamson Memorial Funeral Home at 3009 Columbia Avenue in Franklin.
The first is set for Sunday, September 9 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the second for Monday, September 10 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The funeral will follow Monday's visitation at 11 a.m.
Suspect Craig Garber, the family's 41-year-old neighbor, remains hospitalized at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Charges are pending.
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Playing in the hole behind Robin van Persie, Rooney dictated United's attacking play in his first start of the season as the home support bellowed his name throughout.
The 27-year-old picked up a resounding 89 per cent of the thousands of votes from fans on ManUtd.com and Twitter, with skipper Nemanja Vidic second after his dominant display at the back.
Patrice Evra shone at left-back as United's defenders limited Chelsea largely to long-range efforts and the Frenchman was the third candidate on the shortlist selected by Reds legends and MUTV pundits Lou Macari and Gordon McQueen.
Van Persie was the man of the match at Swansea last week and fans can contribute again in the next fixture away at Liverpool on Sunday.


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