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Monday, October 27, 2014: Dr. Todd Gould (University of Maryland Baltimore) will speak on "Genes to behaviors to treatments in bipolar disorder" at 4:45 pm in Goodpaster Hall 195.Friday, December 5, 2014: Dr. Brian Mathur (University of Maryland Baltimore) will speak on "Braking bad: Aberrant inhibitory neurotransmission in addiction" at 3:00 pm in Goodpaster Hall 195.
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The current study is based on the dual diagnosis model of schizophrenia and addiction. The high prevalence of the comorbidity of schizophrenia and addiction has drawn the attention of much recent research. The mesolimbic dopamine pathway, a neural pathway implicated in addiction, has been shown to be dysfunctional in individuals with schizophrenia both drug abusing and non-abusing. The primary goal of the current research was to investigate the effects of isolation rearing on prepulse inhibition and the motivational properties of cocaine. Isolation rearing was used as a neurodevelopmental model of schizophrenia while conditioned place preference (CPP) was used to investigate reward-seeking behaviors. Subjects included 20 male Sprague Dawley rats which were divided into two housing conditions, social (n =10) and isolate (n=10), for six weeks. Rats were then tested on prepulse inhibition (PPI) and cocaine CPP. Results did not support the hypotheses that rats reared in isolation would show deficits in PPI relative to animals housed in social conditions. While it was also expected that isolation reared animals would show a stronger preference for the drug as shown by greater time spent in the drug-paired room, results showed no interaction between time spent in room and housing condition. Future research should look to further investigate the pairing of isolation rearing and CPP, as well as the use of cocaine in the CPP model.


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I've been reading about how people who are members of the DVC sometimes sell/rent their time out to other people for whatever reason. Can someone in laymans terms, please explain to me 1) What points are, 2) How the "transaction" is completed, 3) Why people do this rather than just reserving a normal room, 4) How safe it is
Any other good information would be greatly appreciated.
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In general, you can get a much better accommodation for the dollars by renting a reservation from a member than paying cash through Disney.
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If you were renting at say $12 a point, that studio would cost you $1,164, and the 1BR would be $2,364.
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Teddy is a multi-faceted artist and experienced educator based in Chicago. His musical language stresses continuity, honesty of expression, and dynamic energy. As a teacher, he cultivates practical and rigorous musicianship skills using a wide variety of methods and approaches.
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Teddy's newest work for chamber orchestra, Upon This Rock, was premiered on February 6, 2010, by the Indiana University New Music Ensemble and assistant conductor Roger Kalia. The performance took place and Indiana University's Auer Hall. Last May, Teddy won the 2009 Dean's Prize in Composition, which resulted in the commission from IU for Upon This Rock.
On March 9, 2010, oboist and English hornist Roger Roe (Indianapolis Symphony) performed Teddy's Sonata for English Horn and Piano (2008) on his faculty recital at Indiana University's Recital Hall. Teddy served as the pianist for this work.
From March 30-April 4, 2010, Teddy traveled to Prishtina, Kosovo with composer David Dzubay and members of the IU New Music Ensemble to perform a full program in the International DAM Festival of Young Musicians. The concert on April 1 featured three works by David Dzubay and Teddy's piano quartet Spe Salvi (Saved by Hope), as well as pieces by IU composer Adam Haws and Kosovo composer Drinor Zymberi. Please view the DAM Festival's website here. Select videos from the group's March 29 Preview Concert at Indiana University's Ford Hall are now available on YouTube.
Teddy graduated from Indiana University with a Doctor of Music degree in Composition on May 7, 2010! His doctoral document is entitled Mass of St. Paul the Apostle for Mixed Chorus, Brass Quintet, Organ and Percussion and his minor fields are music theory and music history.
In May, Teddy composed a new work for the stellar oboe trio of Elaine Douvas (Metropolitan Opera, Juilliard School woodwind chair), Linda Strommen (Indiana University), and Daniel Stolper (Interlochen Arts Academy). The 5-minute work, called Elegy and Scherzo, was premiered at Interlochen, MI on Friday, June 4, on a joint recital as part of Ms. Douvas's 2010 Oboe Master Conference. For more information on this conference, please visit the website here.
On July 12, 2010, Teddy collaborated with flutist April Clayton on a recital at the Salle Franck in the Schola Cantorum in Paris. The recital featured works by Messiaen, Copland, Lili Boulanger, Michel Merlet, Fauré, Narcis Bonet, J.S. Bach, and Philip Lasser. April is the director of the EAMA Summer Program Chamber Music division and is faculty at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT.
Teddy is currently serving on the faculty of the EAMA Summer Program at the Schola Cantorum in Paris, where he teaches solfège, counterpoint, advanced counterpoint, and keyboard harmony. He joined the EAMA faculty in 2006—already his 5th summer in Paris! The 2010 EAMA program runs from July 2-31.
Teddy will serve as Visiting Assistant Professor in Music Theory at the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music in Oberlin, OH for the Fall 2009 semester. He will be teaching courses in written theory and aural skills.
Teddy was a recipient of the Indiana University Composition Department's 2009 Dean's Prize. As a part of the Dean's Prize, he has been commissioned to compose a new work for the Indiana University New Music Ensemble to be premiered during the 2009-2010 season. Check out the update here.
The Kolot Ensemble performed Teddy's Spe Salvi (Saved by Hope) for piano quartet on May 1, 2009, during their concert of contemporary works at Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. The ensemble also gave a lecture-presentation on Spe Salvi and other works. Performing Spe Salvi were Veronique Mathieu (violin), Jungmin Shin (viola), Yotam Baruch (cello), and Yael Manor (piano).
On April 21, 2009, Teddy participated in the Indiana University New Music Ensemble's premiere performance of Kukulkan II by David Dzubay. Appearing with Teddy were Daniel Stein (flute), Irene Chen (clarinet), Liana Gourdjia (violin), and Eric Allen (cello). David Dzubay has posted our recording of Kukulkan II on his publisher's website, ProNova Music.
Teddy presented his graduation recital in composition at Indiana University's Auer Hall on April 4, 2009. The recital featured three works: Liturgies for chamber orchestra (a world premiere, conducted by Dongmin Kim), Sonata for English Horn and Piano (Jennifer Berg, English horn), and Spe Salvi for piano quartet (Sarah Saviet, violin; Nathan Schram, viola; Yotam Baruch, cello). You can view the program here.
Teddy's Spe Salvi (Saved by Hope) for piano quartet was one of several works by Indiana University students performed at the 2009 Midwest Composers Symposium on February 13-14 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
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Bears' 'guy' could be gone at No. 14 in NFL draft
BY HUB ARKUSH For Sun-Times Media May 5, 2014 9:20PM
PASADENA, CA - NOVEMBER 06: Anthony Barr #2 of the UCLA Bruins attempts to break free from Suaesi Tuimaunei #28 of the Oregon State Beavers at the Rose Bowl on November 6, 2010 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anthony Barr; Suaesi Tuimaunei
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I believe the quote from Bears general manager Phil Emery describing the last week or two leading up to the draft was: "Hey, this is where the juice is, isn't it?"
In other words, he and the folks who evaluate talent and help him decide whom to draft are having fun now. This is what they live to do, what they're paid to do and what they love to do.
We all are having fun, too. But on our side, we've got mock drafts galore, and there's a problem.
The Bears need defense, defense and more defense, and most of the top talent this year is on offense.
Oh, there's some depth on the defensive line, and the talent runs fairly deep at cornerback, but the majority of the top talent, those first 15 to 25 players, is on offense.
I've compared a number of independent draft analysts, in addition to talking to as many sources as possible from NFL front offices, and the consensus is this year's top 20 talents include at least one quarterback, one running back, one tight end, five wide receivers and four offensive linemen.
All that leaves on defense is one cornerback (Justin Gilbert), three linebackers (Khalil Mack, Anthony Barr and C.J. Mosley) and two defensive linemen (Jadeveon Clowney and Stephon Tuitt).
Half the world wants to match three-technique defensive tackle Aaron Donald with the Bears, but for every list you've got that has him somewhere between 10 and 14, I'll find you a list that has him somewhere between 22 and 40.
The last two members of the top 20 are probably safeties, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Calvin Pryor, but the problem for the Bears is they fall somewhere between 19 and 24 on almost every list.
How would you feel about the Bears drafting the 19th-best player in the draft with the 14th pick?
Here's the way this works: Clowney and Mack will be top-five picks minimum, and Gilbert, Barr and Mosley absolutely should go in the first 13.
If Barr were to fall to 14, the Bears would have a dilemma. He looks like a perennial Pro Bowl player for the next decade or so as a 3-4 outside rush linebacker. He's much harder to project as an end in a 40 front or at strong-side linebacker in the Bears' 4-3. After the Shea McClellin experiment, the Bears don't want to go there again.
If Gilbert and Mosley are available at 14, the Bears should pull both hammies racing to the podium to take one, most likely Gilbert.
The Bears are hoping one of the teams in front of them will significantly overdraft Johnny Manziel — Blake Bortles is the quarterback who fits in the top 20 — and that the Rams, Raiders, Falcons, Buccaneers or Giants, all in need of offensive-line help, will draft Taylor Lewan after Greg Robinson and Jake Matthews come off the board in the top seven picks.
That scenario could leave two or possibly all three among Gilbert, Mosley and Barr to pick from.
Someone in front of them reaching too high for Donald also would help despite the belief that he's a good fit for the Bears.
That's how the Bears get a shot at Gilbert or Mosley.
But if the top six defensive players are all gone, what are the Bears to do?
They have to exhaust themselves trying to find a trade down to 16 or 17 through 20, where they'd end up with extra picks and Clinton-Dix or Pryor, or they should bite the bullet and go offense over defense with the 14th pick.
Hub Arkush covers the Bears for Shaw Media and HubArkush.com.


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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) - If you're thinking about being among the first to own a shiny new super-large Samsung Galaxy Note 3 smartphone and matching Galaxy Gear "smartwatch" get ready to break open more than one piggy bank. These "bleeding edge" devices won't come cheap.
The third-generation Galaxy Note 3 is physically the largest model in Samsung line of Google/Android (GOOG) phones. Galaxy Note phones are so large they've spawned the term "phablet" meaning half phone half tablet. The newest model, introduced this week, has a monster 5.7-inch touchscreen (up from 5.5-inches in last year's Galaxy Note 2), 3 GB of RAM and a 13 megapixel camera. Despite the larger screen and all the new features the GN3 weighs a half ounce less than its predecessor. On paper it looks like quite a device.
Galaxy Gear is Samsung's first Android "smartwatch". The device will have a 1.63-inch AMOLED touchscreen (320 by 320 pixels), 512 MB of RAM, 4 GB of storage and a 1.9 megapixel strap-mounted camera. Upon release the Galaxy Gear will only sync with the Galaxy Note 3 phone or Samsung newly announced Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android tablet.
Reaction to the new smartwatch has been mixed. The Street's Technology Editor Chris Ciaccia got to see the Gear at a New York City event and wasn't impressed at all.Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch will retail for $299. The new GN3 phone will cost a lot more than that. AT&T (T) is now asking $299 for the Galaxy Note 3 when you agree to a two-year service contract. If you want the phone and the smartwatch AT&T will package them together for $599 (with that same two-year phone contract). AT&T pre-orders begin today. According to leaked internal documents, Verizon (VZ) is also going to ask $299 (with the usual two-year contract) or $699 without a service plan. Supposedly, if you buy the $299 smartwatch at the same time you'll receive a $100 discount for the combination. Reported total contract price: $498. And then there is T-Mobile (TMUS) and its new pricing policy. T-Mobile is asking only $199 up front for the phone plus a monthly payment of $21 for two years. That comes out to a mind-numbing $703 to buy the phone (similar to Verizon's non-contract price). Add the $299 Samsung smartwatch and you have a combined price of more than $1,000. Watches are now a difficult sell. Today's younger generations prefer not to wear wristwatches - smart or dumb. When they want to know the time they just look at their smartphones. So, even though full-featured portable computing devices are "in" (and laptops are "out") smartwatches could be ignored by the buying public. Samsung chief rival Apple is especially aware of that possibility. We know that Apple (AAPL) is reportedly about to announce at least one and probably two new iPhones at its California event next Tuesday. Pricing will be critical. Adding revolutionary new features and improving hardware is costly. Apple will have to be careful to keep iPhones affordable. But it will also be interesting to see whether Apple will announce a smartwatch of its own next week. Rumors of an iWatch have been swirling for years. Now that Samsung first wearable device is out of the bag it might be the right time (before the holiday shopping season) for Apple to show the world what it has been working on too. Or, an Apple might just wait and see how the world reacts before jumping into the smartwatch marketplace. --Written by Gary Krakow in New York. >To submit a news tip, send an email to: email@example.com.
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Malignant Mesothelioma
General Information | Treatment Options | Additional Resources
- Overview
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There are different types of treatment for patients with malignant mesothelioma.
Different types of treatments are available for patients with malignant mesothelioma. Some treatments are standard (the currently used treatment), and some are being tested in clinical trials. A treatment clinical trial is a research study meant to help improve current treatments or obtain information on new treatments for patients with cancer. When clinical trials show that a new treatment is better than the standard treatment, the new treatment may become the standard treatment. Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial. Some clinical trials are open only to patients who have not started treatment.
Follow-up tests may be needed.
Some of the tests that were done to diagnose the cancer or to find out the stage of the cancer may be repeated. Some tests will be repeated in order to see how well the treatment is working. Decisions about whether to continue, change, or stop treatment may be based on the results of these tests. This is sometimes called re-staging.
Some of the tests will continue to be done from time to time after treatment has ended. The results of these tests can show if your condition has changed or if the cancer has recurred (come back). These tests are sometimes called follow-up tests or check-ups.
Three types of standard treatment are used:
The following surgical treatments may be used for malignant mesothelioma:
- Wide local excision: Surgery to remove the cancer and some of the healthy tissue around it.
- Pleurectomy and decortication: Surgery to remove part of the covering of the lungs and lining of the chest and part of the outside surface of the lungs.
- Extrapleural pneumonectomy: Surgery to remove one whole lung and part of the lining of the chest, the diaphragm, and the lining of the sac around the heart.
- Pleurodesis: A surgical procedure that uses chemicals or drugs to make a scar in the space between the layers of the pleura. Fluid is first drained from the space using a catheter or chest tube and the chemical or drug is put into the space. The scarring stops the build-up of fluid in the pleural cavity.
Even if the doctor removes all the cancer that can be seen at the time of the surgery, some patients may be given chemotherapy or radiation therapy after surgery to kill any cancer cells that are left. Treatment given after surgery, to increase the chances of a cure, is called adjuvant therapy.
Radiation therapy
Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that uses high-energy x-rays or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells or keep them from growing. There are two types of radiation therapy. External radiation therapy uses a machine outside the body to send radiation toward the cancer. Internal radiation therapy uses a radioactive substance sealed in needles, seeds, wires, or catheters that are placed directly into or near the cancer. The way the radiation therapy is given depends on the type and stage of the cancer being treated.
Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment that uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. When chemotherapy is taken by mouth or injected into a vein or muscle, the drugs enter the bloodstream and can reach cancer cells throughout the body (systemic chemotherapy). When chemotherapy is placed directly into the spinal column, an organ, or a body cavity such as the abdomen, the drugs mainly affect cancer cells in those areas (regional chemotherapy). Combination chemotherapy is the use of more than one anticancer drug. The way the chemotherapy is given depends on the type and stage of the cancer being treated.
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
This summary section describes treatments that are being studied in clinical trials. It may not mention every new treatment being studied. Information about clinical trials is available from the NCI Web site.
Biologic therapy
Biologic therapy is a treatment that uses the patient's immune system to fight cancer. Substances made by the body or made in a laboratory are used to boost, direct, or restore the body's natural defenses against cancer. This type of cancer treatment is also called biotherapy or immunotherapy.
Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.
For some patients, taking part in a clinical trial may be the best treatment choice. Clinical trials are part of the cancer research process. Clinical trials are done to find out if new cancer treatments are safe and effective or better than the standard treatment.
Many of today's standard treatments for cancer are based on earlier clinical trials. Patients who take part in a clinical trial may receive the standard treatment or be among the first to receive a new treatment.
Patients who take part in clinical trials also help improve the way cancer will be treated in the future. Even when clinical trials do not lead to effective new treatments, they often answer important questions and help move research forward.
Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment.
Some clinical trials only include patients who have not yet received treatment. Other trials test treatments for patients whose cancer has not gotten better. There are also clinical trials that test new ways to stop cancer from recurring (coming back) or reduce the side effects of cancer treatment.
Clinical trials are taking place in many parts of the country. See the Treatment Options section that follows for links to current treatment clinical trials. These have been retrieved from NCI's clinical trials database.
A link to a list of current clinical trials is included for each treatment section. For some types or stages of cancer, there may not be any trials listed. Check with your doctor for clinical trials that are not listed here but may be right for you.
Localized Malignant Mesothelioma (Stage I)
If the malignant mesothelioma is in one part of the chest lining, treatment will probably be surgery to remove the part of the chest lining with cancer and some of the tissue around it.
If localized malignant mesothelioma is found in more than one place in the chest, treatment may be one of the following:
- Pleurectomy and decortication, with or without radiation therapy, as palliative therapy to relieve symptoms and improve the quality of life.
- Extrapleural pneumonectomy.
- Radiation therapy as palliative therapy to relieve symptoms and improve the quality of life.
- A clinical trial of anticancer drugs placed directly into the chest after surgery to remove the tumor.
- A clinical trial of combinations of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
- A clinical trial of a new treatment.
Check for U.S. clinical trials from NCI's PDQ Cancer Clinical Trials Registry that are now accepting patients with localized malignant mesothelioma.
Advanced Malignant Mesothelioma (Stage II, Stage III, and Stage IV)
Treatment of advanced malignant mesothelioma may include the following:
- Surgery to drain fluid that has collected in the chest, to reduce discomfort. Pleurodesis may be done to stop more fluid from collecting in the chest.
- Pleurectomy and decortication, as palliative therapy to relieve symptoms and improve the quality of life.
- Radiation therapy as palliative therapy to relieve pain.
- Chemotherapy with one anticancer drug.
- A clinical trial of combination chemotherapy.
- A clinical trial of combinations of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
- A clinical trial of chemotherapy placed directly into the chest cavity or abdominal cavity to shrink the tumors and keep fluid from building up.
Check for U.S. clinical trials from NCI's PDQ Cancer Clinical Trials Registry that are now accepting patients with advanced malignant mesothelioma.
Recurrent Malignant Mesothelioma
Treatment of recurrent malignant mesothelioma may include the following:
- A clinical trial of biologic therapy.
- A clinical trial of chemotherapy.
- A clinical trial of surgery.
Check for U.S. clinical trials from NCI's PDQ Cancer Clinical Trials Registry that are now accepting patients with recurrent malignant mesothelioma.


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Introductory balance transfer offer credit cards offer you the opportunity to trade a high interest rate on an existing credit card debt balance for no or low interest payments on a new card. Sound too good to be true? It's not. Introductory balance transfers are legitimate credit card offers that can greatly benefit certain customers. The keys are knowing what to look for in a balance transfer offer, and how to use one effectively so you don't get deeper in debt.
But a balance transfer credit card will likely make more sense than a cash back rebate, travel or gas credit card, since any reward benefit from those cards would likely be quickly eaten away if you revolve your balance. However, it's important to understand that these credit card offers have features that differ considerably from one card to the next. Also keep in mind that an offer that makes sense for one customer's situation might be a bad idea for another customer.
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An introductory balance transfer offer allows you to take an existing balance from one credit card, and transfer it to the new card while paying no or low interest on that balance for a specified period of time. As straightforward as that sounds, there are a number of variables involved in these offers:
- The introductory balance transfer APR period. The period for which the credit card will offer no or low is limited, and that time limit can vary from one offer to another.
- The balance transfer fee. The credit card may be charging no interest on those transfers, but there is usually a one-time, upfront fee for making the transfer.
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Be sure you get information on all these variables before acting on any balance transfer offer.
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Balance transfers make the most sense when they are part of a plan to reduce your credit card debt over time. If you have been carrying a balance, gaining a temporary reprieve from higher interest rates on that balance can certainly make it easier to pay down principal.
Ideally, if you can time your schedule for paying down your balance so that it coincides with the introductory balance transfer period on the card, you don't have to concern yourself with what the balance transfer interest rate will be once it kicks in. The longer the introductory balance transfer APR period, the more time you have to pay down your debt before you start racking up interest.
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- Very short pay-down periods. If you are planning on paying off the balance in a few months, the balance transfer fee might exceed the money you save on interest.
- Very long pay-down periods. At the other extreme, if you don't have a realistic plan for paying down your balance by the end of the introductory balance transfer APR, then you might ultimately find that you've traded up to a higher interest rate. Also, you'll simply be shuffling your debt around rather than really addressing it.
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- Figure out a game plan for paying down your balance. Use the low or zero percent interest period as a deadline for your debt reduction plan.
- Make your transfers on time. The introductory APR balance transfer offer may apply only to transfers made shortly after the card is activated, so make sure you don't miss your opportunity.
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- Get 10% miles back to use toward your next redemption every time you redeem for travel statement credits
- No foreign transaction fees on anything you buy while in another country
- 0% introductory APR for 12 months for each Balance Transfer made within 45 days of account opening. After that, a variable APR currently 14.99% or 18.99%, depending on your creditworthiness.
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WASHINGTON, August 24, 2013 – Thousands of marchers from across the country gathered at the Lincoln Memorial last weekend to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 "March on Washington." Americans came together to urge action on jobs, voting rights and gun violence.
A host of speakers paid tribute to the civil rights leader who was assassinated nearly five decades ago, and who lead the original march demanding civil and voting rights legislation and to win more jobs, better healthcare, and an end to Jim Crow segregation.
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At the original march, Congressman John Lewis, a Democrat from Georgia, recalled hardships he had endured as a Black man who was on a mission of fighting for equality. "I got arrested 40 times during the '60s, beaten and left bloody and unconscious. But, I am not tired. I am not weary. I am not prepared to sit down and give up. I am ready to fight and to continue to fight," he said.
"Fifty years ago I stood right here in this spot," said Rep. Lewis (D-Ga.), who at 23 was the youngest speaker at the 1963 march. "I'm here again to say that those days for the most part are gone, but we have another fight. We must stand up and fight the good fight today."
The wife of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers spoke as well. Myrlie Evers-Williams questioned if the nation had made progress on racial equality and where we are today.
"As I look out at the crowd," Evers-Williams said, "I find myself asking, 'What are we doing today? Where have we come from? What has been accomplished? And, where do we go from this point forward?'"
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Congressman Steny Hoyer, a Democrat from Maryland, suggested that the United States had moved forward. "The historic election of President Barack Obama testifies to the progress we have made which would not have been possible except for the millions who sacrificed and raised their voices for change," he said.
In Los Angeles, members of S.C.L.C. also commemorated the 1963 march.
President CEO William Smart, Najee Ali, SEIU and other community leaders supported the marchers in Washington by mobilizing for a nationwide rally. In Los Angeles, SEIU had over 721 members working with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the LA County Federation of Labor to honor the 50th anniversary and push for continued change: more good jobs, restoration of the Voting Rights Act, commonsense immigration reform, healthcare for all, and an end to all forms of bigotry and discrimination.
Najee Ali stated on his Facebook page "Great day in Leimert Park! The LA March! I love my community". Najee Ali is well known for Community organizing in Los Angeles.
Take time with your family and friends and really study the message that Dr. Martin L. King was said 50 years ago. Ask yourselves is this speech still relative today? Has this moment in history truly become fulfilled or do we have a long way to go? You make the judgment.
Following is King's "I have a Dream" speech:
"I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.
Five score years ago a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of captivity.
But one hundred years later, we must face the tragic fact that the Negro is still not free. One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. One hundred years later, the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity. One hundred years later, the Negro is still languishing in the corners of American society and finds himself an exile in his own land. So we have come here today to dramatize an appalling condition.
In a sense we have come to our nation's capital to cash a check. When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir. This note was a promise that all men would be guaranteed the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note insofar as her citizens of color are concerned. Instead of honoring this sacred obligation, America has given the Negro people a bad check, which has come back marked "insufficient funds." But we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt. We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation. So we have come to cash this check — a check that will give us upon demand the riches of freedom and the security of justice. We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now. This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice. Now is the time to open the doors of opportunity to all of God's children. Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksand of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood.
It would be fatal for the nation to overlook the urgency of the moment and to underestimate the determination of the Negro. This sweltering summer of the Negro's legitimate discontent will not pass until there is an invigorating autumn of freedom and equality. Nineteen sixty-three is not an end, but a beginning. Those who hope that the Negro needed to blow off steam and will now be content will have a rude awakening if the nation returns to business as usual. There will be neither rest nor tranquility in America until the Negro is granted his citizenship rights. The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges.
But there is something that I must say to my people who stand on the warm threshold, which leads into the palace of justice. In the process of gaining our rightful place we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred".
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Simplicity takes center stage with this flavorful, robust stew. Grab a few sweet Italian sausages rather than packaged links (we suggest heading to the butcher, as the quality of the meat can make a big difference), and throw them into a Dutch oven. Once browned, add onions, carrots, potatoes, cubed pumpkin, broth and white beans to create a fall treat for the whole family in just 30 minutes.Get the recipe for Pumpkin, White Bean and Sausage Stew
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I found a bright shiny nickel in the bottom of the fish tank today. Do I have a magical money making fish in my home?
I think I just have a two year old that figured out she can drop things in the slots on top of the tank. It could also be the four year old. Haven't fully sniffed out the culprit yet.
Poor fish. I hope he dodged that nickel okay.
Money-making really should be hyphenated here or it reads quite odd. :-)
I'm leaving it as it. Both to irritate my English teaching friend, and to make people ponder whether I have money that makes fish, or a fish that makes money.
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After successfully launching the AK100 and the AK120 models, we asked ourselves, "What is the ultimate sound quality?" After much consideration, we decided to move a step further with our goal, which is to deliver the sound "exactly as the artist had intended" for us to hear. Moving from the AK100 to AK120, we decided to provide a Dual DAC setup to create better left and right channel separation with clearer sound quality. We thought that the Dual DAC setup would be enough, but while developing the AK240, we felt the need to further improve sound quality in order to accurately reproduce the original sound recording. After countless hours of research and testing, we were able to find the answer.
The answer was to create both a balanced output and native DSD playback through the Dual DAC setup.
Now with the AK240, we can dare say that we have gotten "that much closer" to the sound quality of the original recording.
Native DSD Support
What is DSD?
DSD (Direct Stream Digital) is a digital audio file format originally developed for SACDs (Super Audio CD). Regular digital audio file formats such as PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is separated into 65,000(16bit) to 16,700,000(24bit) of information on the Y axis, and 44,100(44.1kHz) to 192,000(192kHz) across the X axis for digital signals. DSD files have 1bit (0s or 1s) for Y axis and is separated into 2,800,000(2.8MHz) to 5,600,000(5.6MHz) of information for X axis.
Compared to regular audio CDs with 16bit/44.1kHz PCM format, SACD's recording frequency goes up to 100kHz and the dynamic range goes beyond 120dB while maintaining sound clarity during the transmission.
Native DSD Support
One of the approaches we decided that would help us move a step closer to the original sound quality was to provide native DSD playback without having to convert it into PCM. This was indeed a difficult task. In order to provide native DSD playback on the AK240, we had to select a different DAC chipset. Making the decision to change the DAC was not easy, but in order to reach our goal, we had to make a bold move which was to start from scratch.
We have asked ourselves: Does the DAC support Native DSD?
Will it allow for the Dual DAC setup? What else is needed for the perfect Native DSD support?
In order to answer these three questions, we have decided to use the Cirrus Logic CS4398 chip in the Dual DAC setup with an added exclusive XMOS chip that will allow for Native DSD support.
The process of setting up Native DSD support was not an easy task. Since the main CPU does not process Native DSD, we needed a chip that will work with it. It took us a long time, but we made it work. Through countless hours of testing, we were able to achieve Native DSD playback by having the main CPU process the data, send it to the exclusive XMOS chip, then through the DAC to deliver the sound.
AK240's Native DSD Playback Process
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PCM Conversion
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Unbalanced vs. Balanced Output
The unbalanced method is the most commonly used basic method which consists of "left and right signals + ground line". This setup includes a ground line which blocks out external noises from the outside. However, since the ground line cannot block out all of the external noises completely, external noises can be mixed into the signals that are transmitted, which then result in changes to the sound. The longer the signals travel, the more external noises that will be mixed into the sound which is why it is used within a short distance of 1 to 2 meters.
Unlike the unbalanced method, the balanced method has an additional cold signal to compliment the hot signal which reduces the external noises.
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The balanced method has a few advantages over the unbalanced method. The first advantage is that the hot signal and the cold signal will remove the external noises received. The second advantage is increased output due to the 2 transmitted signals.
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Since the ground line cannot block out 100% of the external noises, noise will appear on both the hot and cold signals. The alignment of the 2 signals allows the noise to usually appear at similar points where they will eventually be removed as the signals are transmitted.
Dual DAC meets Balanced Output
It did not take us long to figure out that the AK240's Dual DAC and balanced output resulted in the best sound. During the development of the AK100 and AK120, Astell&Kern's specific analogue amp setup was already creating full balanced analogue signals streaming from the DAC and we were able to move a step closer towards the original sound by then creating a balanced output terminal at the end.
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Parckdesign is an event exploring the role of green space in the Brussels-Capital Region. The Edition 2012, Garden, propose interventions on wastelands in Molenbeek and Anderlecht. Click on the map to discover the different interventions.
Maps and guide books are available at the central point. From there you can do a tour and discover all the interventions by foot or by bike. Enjoy the visit!
Central point: Curo-Hall rue Ropsy Chaudron, 7 – 1070 Bruxelles
Open every day from 10:00 to 18:00 from June 29th till October 14th 2012.
Departure of the Trash Taxi from Curo-Hall every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 13:00 to 18:00
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"We're grateful to the Foundation for introducing HUD to credit unions and to the Federation," said Federation President/CEO Cliff Rosenthal. "Housing counseling is a crucial service to help consumers avoid the current mortgage crisis and potential foreclosures, and credit unions have an incredible opportunity to aid millions of Americans facing these problems."
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Quick qn, when I play a combat card in phase 2, do i immediately draw a card and "refill" my hand to 8 cards? Thanks!
Quick question on Phase 2
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No. You don't draw until phase three. So you'd play a card, discard up to three eliminated creature cards from your hand, and then draw back up to eight.


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Holidays in Latvia feature a wide array of options from coastal holidays to city breaks, activity holidays, country holidays and much more. With such a wide range of choices you can choose the ideal way to cater to your wishes and interests.
Latvia is located on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea, and is the middle country of the Baltic States. It is roughly the same size as Ireland and is home to 2.3 million people. Of the three Baltic States, it is probably the most culturally diverse, with about a third of its population of Russian origin. This diversity is most prevalent in the capital city of Riga, which has re-established its pre - Soviet reputation as a vibrant, cosmopolitan city that rivals Prague (but without the tourists!).
Riga is by no means Latvia's only place of interest for Latvia holidays. To escape the city for some relaxation, Latvians head for Sigulda. Often referred to as 'Little Switzerland', it is less than 1 hour from Riga and is an ideal day trip. It includes a rare combination of a medieval castle, picturesque national park, eerie caves and for the more active, even a bobsleigh run! Just a little further than Sigulda lies Cesis, which has a wonderful old town, as well as the famous Cesis brewery.
For coastal and spa holidays there is Jurmala, Latvia's premier spa resort town, situated on the Riga Gulf coast, just 15 miles from Riga. It's known both as a beach resort, with its 20 miles of fine white sand beaches edged by vast pine forests, and as a spa resort, offering a range of relaxation and health programmes. You can also find picturesque wooden summer cottages built over 100 years ago, which make an interesting contrast to the Soviet era compounds built for the enjoyment of Communist Party chiefs, in what was one of their favourite summer resorts.
Approximately 1 hour south of Riga lies the Bauska region near the Lithuanian border. The region is famed for its castles and palaces from medieval to classical. Not to be missed is the Rundale Palace, which is Latvia's answer to Versailles. Built in the 1730's as a summer home for the Duke of Courland, it was created by the same architect who designed the infamous Winter Palace in St Petersburg.
As you can read, Latvia has a lot to offer. It's not just a city break destination, but also an enjoyable destination for taking a longer trip to explore this diverse and interesting country.
Take the time and use the ideal space to enjoy inner harmony, practice energising movement and take away pure radiance from this 4 nights' spa break at the Amber Spa Boutique Hotel in the Latvian resort town of Jurmala.
Celebrate the New Year in Riga with accommodation in a 5 star Hotel Radisson BLU Ridzene located short walk from the Old Town and New Year's Gala at a Riga city restaurant. Festive season offers beautiful lights, Christmas Markets, skating rinks, concerts and splendid fireworks at the Freedom Monument on New Year's Eve!
The Riga Christmas Market offers the perfect pre-Christmas shopping destination with an opportunity to find local handicrafts, such as wooden carvings, wrought iron ornaments, knitwear and glassware, while enjoying Latvian food and drink. Father Christmas makes sure to visit and childrens' choirs singing Latvian Christmas carols add to the festivities.
Riga is an ideal city break destination. It boasts a remarkable legacy of Gothic, Baroque and Classical architecture, not to mention the biggest collection of Art Nouveau or 'Jugendstil' architecture in the world. The old town, dating back to 1201, has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Its narrow, cobblestone streets wind through beautifully restored buildings and historic passageways within the fortress walls.
This holiday combines the highlights of the Baltics and Russia in a 16 day guided tour. The tour includes the fantastic cities Moscow, St. Petersburg, Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius.
Combine the Baltic capitals of Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius and Helsinki with a visit to St. Petersburg and enjoy the historical and architectural diversity these cities have to offer.
Jurmala, Latvia - 5 StarsThis luxurious spa package offers a fantastic sea side location, fine dining restaurants, a wide range of spa treatments and a 25 metre indoor pool.
The Baltic Beach Weight Loss Programme offers a well-planned one week sea side spa break that combines a wide range of treatments and massages along with a supervised fitness programme to help you achieve your goal.
Our Classical Baltics Tour gives you the opportunity to compare and contrast the three Baltic States of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Enjoy this professionally guided Baltic tour featuring Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn.
The Extended Baltics Tour is an excellent way to get a true overview of the Baltic region. With this guided tour, not only do you see the thriving capitals of Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius but you also get a chance to explore the countryside and coast.
This self drive holdiay takes you from the Latvian capital of Riga to the shores of the Baltic Sea. Cross the border in to Lithuania for a stop in the sea side resort town of Palanga, before heading to the famous natural landmark, the Curonian Spit.
Jurmala, Latvia - 4 StarsJurmala Spa is a modern hotel located on Jomas Street (the pedestrian shopping street of Jurmala), only 200 meters from the sea. The hotel features a roof top bar with fantastic sea views and an excellent spa, beauty centre and gym.
Jurmala, Latvia - 4 StarsEnjoy a relaxing spa break at the Hotel Jurmala Spa and take advantage of the carefully selected, high quality spa treatments. Our package offers one extensive spa treatment per day. Combined with the saunas, pools and fresh sea air, you should feel refreshed after your stay.
This Baltic Biking tour is an excellent way to see the Baltic States of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia and enjoy some light cycling. Cycling distances vary from 15km - 45km per day. The terrain is mostly flat and the tour is recommended for travellers between the ages of 35 - 65 in average physical condition.
Combine an exciting city break with an eventful cruise onboard the luxurious vessels of Tallink Silja. The city break destinations of Tallink Silja - Riga, Stockholm, Helsinki and Tallinn - all have their own special charm and offer different interesting activities, happenings, sights and shopping alternatives.
This exclusive escorted Eastern European tour includes the highlights of 6 countries, all of which are enticing and rich in beauty and culture, in just 21 days. You will visit Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland and Russia!
Our Poland and Baltic Highlights tour offers an outstanding introduction to this historically and culturally rich area. Along the way you'll visit Krakow, Warsaw, Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn and much more.
This Baltic holiday allows you to experience the capitals of the three Baltic states, takes you through four national parks and along the Baltic Sea coast.
The Baltic Capitals tour offers an outstanding opportunity to get acquainted with the rich history and amazing architecture of the Baltic region. The tour features Riga, Tallinn, Helsinki and St. Petersburg.
The Baltic Highlights Deluxe Tour is an excellent opportunity to visit the Baltic States of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Join this professionally guided, English speaking tour, staying in boutiques and 5* hotels. Standard version of the same tour is also available with accommodation in centrally located 4 star Radisson Blu Hotels.
Get the best of both worlds in Latvia by combining a city break in Riga with a relaxing country holiday. Explore the Old Town of Riga on foot, taking in the fabulous architecture and trendy shops and restaurants.
Combine a Riga city break with a relaxing stay at the seaside resort town of Jurmala. Enjoy the buzz of city life in Riga, before heading for the white sandy beaches and fresh pine forest air of Jurmala.
This tour features a trip through the Gauja National Park cycling, canoeing and hiking. You will also get a chance to get acquainted with Latvia's vibrant capital Riga.
This self drive holiday gives you an excellent introduction to the charming Baltic capitals of Riga and Tallinn and takes you on a route along the Baltic coast with a stop in Estonias sea side resort town Parnu.
Visit some of Latvia and Estonia's finest estates and enjoy the flexibility of a fly - drive holiday. If you are interested in a bit of culture and history about the Baltics, then this is the holiday for you.
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