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Why is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder more prevelent in Urban Youth than returning U.S. soldiers
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I am a non-expert in these areas, but I agree completely with you that more resources should be given to nurturing, healing and supporting young people. The language of the military and the streets overlap and intermingle in telling ways. Neighborhoods in Kingston, Jamaica get named Gaza. Chicago rappers rep for Chiraq. It is no surprise that the psychological damage of young people growing up in violent communities mirrors the damage done to soldiers in similarly dangerous and unpredictable environments. Do you have more information on the rates of PTSD in urban youth?
Even though a national consensus seems to exist on the need
to care for veterans, we still see tremendous gaps in the care of veteran
populations. Unfortunately no such
consensus exists on the need to care for urban youth. These populations are
euphemistically described as under-served. They are under-served for a reason.
They are simply not the priority of those with power.
One of the primary benefits that soldiers have upon returning to the states is that they are often leaving behind the situations that caused the onset of PTSD. Unfortunately when it comes to care of young people in violent urban areas, there is not always the opportunity for those people to leave the situations causing the onset of PTSD or other related triggers. I would like to learn more about these issues, please let me know what resources and experiences have been helpful to you to be a champion for these youth.
On a larger scale, supporting individual young people as they overcome limited life chance opportunity is merely a nod to the need for much larger systemic changes in the fundamental nature of society. One day this Babylonian nightmare must end.
Tally Bower,
You make excellent points. Your concluding point that individual change is just a nod is one way to look at it.
However if I believed that I wouldn't even start investing into such youth. I'd eventually beleive it was a waist of time. But it really takes one person who then encourages another person that not only CAN THEY, but IT IS POSSIBLE to make a change and become the change. Sounds very pie in the sky and aspirational however it is crucial. If Martin Luther King, Sean Puffy Combs, Donald Trump, Vanna White (random I know but she has the most plush job in the world), Michael Jordan, Ida B. Wells, or Harriet Tubman thought that way our society would be a very different place….
P.s. There is a great documentary about PTSD and urban youth (Baltimore, MD specifically) which inspired me to address this issue personally and pursue a degree in counseling…. If I could find it online i'd post it. There is a version on youtube that is similar but not the exact one…
The best description of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) I have read was in "PTSD: The key is to re-engage life by managing the hyperarousal symptoms," an article authored by Dr. Mark Hammel, a practicing psychologist with 30 years of experience working with seriously injured patients. Writing as a guest columnist for Thomas E. Ricks' column in FP: Foreign Policy, Hammel explains that PTSD is an injury in which "the perception of mortal danger" creates such a giant neurological 'power surge' it causes the sensory system of the brain to malfunction and go into "a sort of safe mode, where the danger-monitoring-and-response function supersedes all other normal functioning."
A good article on PTSD in children and urban youth is: Hamblen, J. and Barnett, E. "PTSD in Children and Adolescents." The National Center for PTSD. United States Department of Veteran Affairs. December 16, 2009.
You might also find the following two papers interesting:
Purcel, M. C. Surviving Inner-City War Zones: Trauma and Resiliency Among Urban Youth Exposed to Community Violence. California Institute of Integral Studies. San Francisco: 2006.
Rialon, R. A. A Comparative Analysis of the Children's Future Orientation Scale Ratings of Traumatized Urban Youth with and without Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Columbia University. 2011


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Validus Holdings, Ltd. To Release Fourth Quarter And Year End 2012 Financial Results On January 31, 2013
Validus Holdings, Ltd. ("Validus" or the "Company") (NYSE: VR) announced today that it plans to release its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2012, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, January 31, 2013. The Company will hold a conference call for analysts and investors at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern) on Friday, February 1, 2013, to discuss these results.
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Using an On Screen Display Board with your FPV System
APM has an inexpensive (<$50) companion OSD board called MinimOSD. It reads all the MAVLink data in the APM telemetry stream and overlays it on the video stream if you're using an on-board camera and wireless video transmitter. This is useful if you're flying in First Person View (FPV) mode or don't want to use a laptop at the field to see your telemetry data in the Mission Planner.
Instructions on connecting and using the MinimOSD board via the APM telemetry port are below.
MinimOSD – Introduction
MinimOSD is a super-tiny board designed by 3DRobotics. It's all you need to get OSD telemetry data from ArduPilot Mega. Just connect your FPV camera and a video link and you're ready to fly with instruments on screen.
It's intended to be a dedicated APM telemetry video output. So, it reads MAVLink messages from its RX and request rates from APM if you connect its TX to ArduPilot "telem" port.
Important note: You cannot connect the OSD when your APM 2 is also connected via USB (they share the same port). Make sure you disconnect your USB cable from the APM 2 board before attempting to use the OSD.
It has the Max7456 chip powered by two stages to avoid noises from servos attached to ArduPilot Mega board.
It provides an extra clean power line to feed the FPV camera and video link.
The approach is to use two external power sources: 12V from a Lipo Battery and 5V from APM:
Raw 12V from Lipo Battery:
- Feeds directly FPV camera and video transmitter.
- It also feeds Max7456's analog line (AVDD and AGND) by a 5V voltage regulator (avoiding noises from servos attached to APM).
5V from APM telem port:
- Feeds the ATmega 328P and Max7456's digital line (DVDD and DGND);
Note: Optionally, you can use two solder jumps to "tie" digital and analog lines.
MinimOSD has no extra pins exposed, because the concept is "capturing all the needed data from MAVLink".
E.g.: to show RSSI from RC receiver, that info needs to be on msgs #35 and #36 (RC_CHANNELS "RAW" and "SCALED").
So, the analog reading of RSSI output from receiver needs to be done on APM analog ports and treated inside the APM code.
PAL vs NTSC
The format of the video does have an impact on how many characters the OSD can fit on the video feed. The MimimOSD can be configured by the ArduCAM OSD Config Tool to work at PAL or NTSC. The "PAL" solder jumper underneath the board is not used anymore (Firmware 2.0 or above).
Important note:
You cannot connect use the OSD when your APM 2 is also connected via USB (they share the same port).
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Recently lost my wife/mummy need comfort now more than anytime but no one to tell just tapping in hoping to forget take my mind off of things.
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I'm so sorry to hear that. My heart goes out to you. If you ever want to chat I'm here. I'm much younger than you so I can't really understand what you're going through but I can offer a shoulder to lean on. Best wishes my friend.
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Posted 02 April 2012 - 07:34 AM
I understand how you feel and what you are going through. I lost my best friend about two years ago now. She and I had been married for a short time but found we were better friends than a married couple. It hurt a lot when I lost her and once in a while it still does. It took a long time for me to move on and get on with life without her but with time I slowly moved forward. Family and friends were a big help, lean on them for support it don't make you weak and will make you stronger in the end. I have now found a wonderful woman who I love and pray that she is with me for a long time to come. Life is hard, life isn't fair but it is the only life we get and it can be short. Live life to the fullest and live happy.
Posted 19 April 2012 - 10:50 PM
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Losing one is such a traumatic event, especially when you are close to them. I'm sorry for your loss. I hope your wounds heal soon and that you are able to move forward in life. Hope the best to you.
You should never let your fears become the boundaries of your dreams.
There are few things that a hug won't heal.
Posted 21 April 2012 - 11:35 AM
Very sorry for your loss in this difficult time.Best wishes to you
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Thank you all for the kind words
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I lost my Mommy last friday. She has gone to be in Heaven with God and her Dad and our doggies that she missed so much. I wish she was still here. I miss her so much my friend. I feel your pain.
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The Deal Announces Eleventh Annual Dealmaking Outlook Event At The New York Stock Exchange
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"The improving U.S. economy presents opportunities for expansion, along with pitfalls that can trip even the most astute executives. Companies are sitting on mountains of cash and the low cost of debt makes acquisitions tempting. But the uncertain picture overseas, emerging technologies and evolving consumer behavior suggest that companies remain cautious," said Jeffrey Kanige, Editor in Chief of The Deal. "At The Deal Economy, we'll gather the important decision-makers in the dealmaking space to discuss this and answer the critical question of what the best approach is the coming year."
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Doing Good and Lowering Your Tax Bill
2014 is about to end and you might be thinking about how to lower your tax bill. Given the holiday season, you might also be thinking about how to do some good in the world. There's still time to do both!
Charitable contributions can be an effective tool to lower your tax bill if you itemize your deductions. Here are some other things to consider:
- You have to donate to a qualified charity- not individuals, political organizations or candidates.
- Keep records! Any cash you donate must have a written record with the charity name, date, and amount. For donations over $250, the charity must give you a written letter.
- Donating clothing or other items? You need to file Form 8283 Noncash Charitable Contributions http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8283.pdf if the gift is more than $500. Gifts over $5,000 need an appraisal.
- You can only deduct a contribution if the value of anything you receive is less than your contribution. For example, if you paid to go to a charity dinner, only a portion of that is deductible.
Miss America Pageant Plays Accounting Games
Being a South Jersey native and growing up in Atlantic City, the Miss America Pageant was always an exciting thing. I even got to be in the Miss America Parade in high school with the marching band. But it wasn't until seeing this John Oliver piece that I really gave it much thought. Apparently the organization claims to provide scholarships of $4 million to women. John's team dug up all of the organizations tax returns, which are required to be open to public inspection because it is a non profit organization, and discovered that the actual dollar figure of scholarships given out was more along the lines of $500,000. How can this difference be? It turns out that Miss America comes to the $4 million figure by adding up all possible scholarships that they give, as well as all other scholarships that other organizations will give to their participants. That is some creative accounting if I've ever seen any. Watch the video- skip ahead to minute 9 to see the discussion on the tax returns.
How to Fully Deduct Business Gifts
Many business owners might not be aware of this, but gifts that your business gives out to vendors, customers, or other business associates are only tax deductible up to $25 per year, per recipient. This means that if you were thinking of passing out expensive bottles of wine (or tequila if you were thinking of sending your favorite CPA a gift! ;-) from your business, you would only be able to deduct $25 for each bottle on your tax return.
There are some exceptions to this $25 rule that will allow you to deduct the cost of gifts fully:
- Any item that costs $4 or less and has the giver's name imprinted on it – think pens, swag bags, etc.
- Signs and promotional materials for the recipient to use on their business premises.
Tweet: Usually business gift deductions are limited to $25. Read more for exceptions: bit.ly/1qKWyc1 @BetteHochberger
Why Not to Pull Money Out of Retirement Accounts Early
Hopefully, you have been doing the responsible thing and putting away a nice little nest egg in retirement plans such as pensions, profit sharing plans and individual retirement accounts (IRAs). If you did, resist the urge to take money out of those accounts before your turn 59½. For starters, the money you withdraw will be taxable to you. Additionally, it is subject to a 10% early-withdrawal penalty. It's an IRS "red flag" to forget to include that 10% penalty and increases your chance of an audit.
There are some exceptions to this early-withdrawal penalty. The penalty does not apply if you are disabled, distribution is due to the taxpayer's death, or benefits are paid out as an annuity over the remaining life expectancy. It also does not apply to IRS withdrawals for educational expenses, certain home-buying expenses, and unreimbursed medical expenses in excess of 7.5% AGI.
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When Outsourced Payroll Goes Bad
Usually when you work with a payroll company, the last thing you expect is for them to not send your tax payments into the IRS. Unfortunately, in a recent court case, when a payroll company declared bankruptcy, that is exactly what happened.
In this particular case, when the payroll company went under it held client funds that were supposed to be paid to the IRS. Some clients received IRS notices that they still owed money while others never received those notices because they went straight to the payroll company. The bankrupt payroll company told some clients it was an IRS error. Regardless, the clients' money was gone- and they still owed the taxes.
To reduce the risk of something like this happening to you, follow these steps:
- Hire reputable payroll companies. I work with http://www.zenpayroll.com.
- Don't allow the payroll company to sign your tax returns. Confirm that the payroll company deposited your tax payments and filed your returns.
- Don't let IRS correspondence be sent to the payroll company.
- Request tax account transcripts from the IRS on a regular basis.
Payroll taxes is one area the IRS is not sympathetic or forgiving about. Companies are always responsible for their taxes and the tax courts agree.
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Back To School-Tax Savings For Teachers
It's back to school time! As everyone is busy getting ready to head to class, I want to remind the teachers out there that they have a special educator expense deduction.
Eligible educators can deduct up to $250 of any unreimbursed expenses paid for books, supplies, computer equipment, and materials used in the classroom on their personal tax return. To be eligible educators must be a kindergarten through twelfth-grade teacher, instructor, counselor, principal, or aid, and work at least 900 hours in the school year.
Currently, this deduction is only good for 2013. It expired last December and as of today, has not been renewed for 2014 or later. Hopefully, Congress will extend this.
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Bitcoin-It Isn't Cash
Bitcoin is a new, virtual currency created in 2009. Transactions are made without banks, without fees, and without giving your real name. Exchange Bitcoins via mobile apps or computers, similar to sending cash digitally (like PayPal). Some big companies, such as Dell, Expedia, and Zynga even accept Bitcoin as payment.
Virtual currency sounds great except that as far as the IRS is concerned, Bitcoin is not considered cash. It is considered to be property. Similar to buying and selling stock, you need to record the cost you paid for the Bitcoin and the value when you sold it.
Here's an example. You buy a Bitcoin for $2- this is your cost. Later you use that Bitcoin to pay for $10 worth of Candy Crush items from Zynga. The $10 would be your sales price. According to the IRS, you have a taxable gain of $8 ($10 sale less the $2 cost), which you need to report on your tax return! Pay $10 to Zynga in cash, and there would not be anything to report.
Tax issues surrounding Bitcoin and virtual currency are new and developing. If you work with Bitcoin and have tax questions, please contact me.
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Contractors vs. Employees
When companies are hiring there is often a question of whether they are bringing on contractors or employees. Sometimes it is easy to figure out, like when you use an outsourcing company or a subcontractor. Other times it can be more difficult to determine, such as hiring a remote employee or a sales representative.
The IRS asks some questions when determining if someone is a contractor or an employee:
- Does the company control what the worker does and how the worker does his job? For example, do you tell the worker he has to work from 9-5, or can he work whenever is convenient to him?
- Are the business aspects of the worker's cob controlled by the company? This can include how you pay the worker, if you reimburse expenses, if you supply tools, etc.
- Are there written contracts or employee-type benefits? This can include pension plans, insurance, vacation pay, etc.
There are consequences for miscategorizing employees as contractors. If you are paying workers as contractors when they should be employees, you can be responsible for payroll taxes. Late fees and penalties for missed payroll taxes can be very steep, and the IRS takes this very seriously.
There is no set rule for answering the contractor vs. employee question. Consider the entire relationship, make sure you consider the degree of control involved (what will be done and how it will be done), and make sure you document the decision in case the IRS questions you.
If you have questions about contractors vs. employees or payroll issues, please contact me.
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Is Your Business Just a Hobby?
What's the difference between a hobby and a business? According to the IRS, it is whether or not you are trying to make a profit. If you are not trying to make a profit and just want to write off the cost of your hobby, then you are subject to the "hobby loss rules."
Business losses (when expenses are greater than income) can offset other income on your tax return. The general rule is that your business must make a profit in at least three out of the last five tax years. Otherwise, the IRS is allowed to re-characterize it as a hobby. The reason this is a problem is because losses from hobbies can only be deducted up to the amount of income and only as a miscellaneous itemized deduction on Schedule A. This difference in treatment can significantly affect the amount of tax you pay.
The IRS provides this list to help you determine if you are in business or just enjoying your hobby:
- Does the time and effort put into the activity indicate an intention to make a profit?
- Do you depend on income from the activity?
- If there are losses, are they due to circumstances beyond your control or did they occur in the start-up phase of the business?
- Have you changed methods of operation to improve profitability?
- Do you have the knowledge needed to carry on the activity as a successful business?
- Have you made a profit in similar activities in the past?
- Does the activity make a profit in some years?
- Do you expect to make a profit in the future from the appreciation of assets used in the activity?
If you are not sure if your business is just a hobby contact me for an evaluation.
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When You Need To File a 1099 For a Vendor Or Contractor
I regularly get questions about whether or not to file 1099s. They are often surprised that more vendors and contractors need 1099s than they think. The list goes well beyond a freelancer you hire or a subcontractor you use.
In general, 1099s are required for payments over $600 made to individuals and partnerships – NOT corporations. The following is a list of common vendors you will need to issue 1099s for:
- Payments for services
- Payments for rent to landlords
- Payments for prizes and awards
- Payments to attorneys
The biggest exception to the general rules above is that a 1099 needs to be filed for attorneys and legal services even if they are a corporation.
Not sure if you should file a 1099? My theory is- if in doubt, file it. There is no problem if you file a 1099 you did not need to file. However, the IRS can hit you for up to $100 per 1099 you do not file if you needed to. Even worse, the IRS can disallow the corresponding deduction on your income tax return.
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May 14 - An overwhelming majority (94 percent) of U.S. consumers say that banking on their mobile device is easy and more than three quarters (77 percent) feel it is convenient, but only 42 percent cite that it is reliable, according to a new study released by Infosys, a global leader in consulting, outsourcing and technology.
The Infosys survey also found that slow speed and a lack of confidence in the protection of their data are the top reasons consumers do not use mobile banking more often (31 and 30 percent, respectfully), followed by 26 percent who cite inconvenient viewing features (e.g., small font and other user interface issues).
Data Protection Fears Impact Use and Customer Experience
Interestingly, when comparing mobile banking users and non-users, a quarter of the former say that a lack of confidence in the protection of their data is a top concern, and that number more than doubles to 60 percent among non-users. Moreover, nearly all consumers polled (96 percent) feel most comfortable or secure while banking on their home computer, edging out comfort levels even at the bank itself (93 percent), on an ATM (84 percent), smart phone (83 percent), or work computer (only 52 percent).
Additional findings of the Infosys survey shows:
"The mobile phone is ubiquitous, and for financial institutions it must be viewed as the gatekeeper to the consumer of the future," said Ashok Vemuri, member of the Board and head of the Americas at Infosys. "Our research shows that mobile banking users like ease and convenience but at the same time demand and expect seamless service, while non-users still face security fears. There is phenomenal opportunity for banks to listen to feedback from early adopters and set the pace around customer experience in the digital world."
Is Mobile Banking ROI Worth It?
Other key findings confirm the increasing investments and industry buzz around mobile banking: consumer interest is on the rise. Nearly 60 percent of all respondents say their view of mobile banking services has improved over the past year. In addition, the majority (61 percent) of non-users say they are likely to try mobile banking in the future.
"With ever-increasing smart phone adoption rates, it's perhaps no surprise that interest in mobile banking also is on the rise," Vemuri said. "We continue to see the business case for technology investments here, yet for many financial institutions, the newly mobile world is still a daunting place. The Infosys study underscores that to get the most ROI, banks must provide the same comfort and trust level across channels - online, in the branch, or on a mobile phone."
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The Canadian government has put forward a response to a previous Auditor General effort on the countries proposed CF-18 fighter replacement.
This response is basically useless for the following reasons:
-It mentions a 2009 U.S. select acquisition report about the F-35 but does not mention the latest one which is even more troublesome. This includes the fact that the latest SAR has separated costing of the airframe and motor.
-There is no direct reference on flying hour assumptions per year for each aircraft. For example with current ops budgets, Canada might be able to afford flying 30 or so F-35s per year. And that is generous because it allows for a fleet of non-faulty aircraft.
-There is no mention of a severe 2011 report by the U.S. about F-35 engineering difficulty.
-Throughout the response one gets the impression that few, if any, Canadian government decision-makers have any grasp of F-35 risks.
There is more, but in the end, not much has changed. Canada's CF-18 replacement is still in trouble. No one of any credible skill can put forward a reason why the nation should embark on a high risk project to replace current aircraft with faulty aircraft.


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Minimoog: Anatomy of the World's First Portable Synthesizer
What would synth pop be without the synthesizing sounds of the Minimoog?
What would synth pop be without the synthesizing sounds of the Minimoog?
Creative musicians throughout the world, both professional and amateur, have been jamming on the interactive Google Doodle that simulates a Moog synthesizer, named after the man who created the first modern synth, Robert Moog. Mashable's vice president of design is Chris Phillips, also frontman of The Chris Phillips Band.
You've probably noticed today's interactive Google Doodle -- a playable, recordable synthesizer in honor of Robert Moog's 78th birthday. It's also no coincidence that productivity has likely been down this morning. Internet users have already shown a wide range of talented, creative Moog Doodle examples, as YouTube user FableA2 shows us in the video above. Some have created their own covers and original songs, but this one impressively syncs with the Doctor Who theme song.
Why do Google Doodlers build the things they do? They're fans, that's why. When Google's Chief Doodler Ryan Germick and Google Engineer Joey Hurst decided they wanted to build the Google Moog Synthesizer Doodle, it was to "Pay tribute to someone who was like a patron saint of the nerdy arts," said Germick. Germick told Mashable that he was a huge Robert Moog fan. Moog, who died in 2005 and would have been 78 today, developed what is widely recognized as the first commercial synthesizer.
In celebration of Robert Moog's 78th birthday, Google has created an epic Google Doodle to honor the electronic music pioneer. The Doodle, which is scheduled for Wednesday but already visible on Google's Australia landing page, presents an interactive Moog synthesizer. Users can adjust dials on the synthesizer, turn switches on and off and play sounds on the keyboard. You can also record and playback your creations -- even layering multiple tracks over each other.


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The Bram Stoker Award is a recognition presented by the Horror Writers Association (HWA) for "superior achievement" in dark fantasy and horror writing. The Awards have been presented annually since 1987, and the winners are selected by ballot of the Active members of the HWA. They are named after influential Irish horror writer Bram Stoker, author of the novel Dracula, among others.[1]
Several members of the HWA—including Dean Koontz—were reluctant to endorse such writing awards, fearing it would incite competitiveness rather than friendly admiration. The HWA therefore went to lengths to avoid mean-spirited competition, they agreed to specifically seek out new and neglected writers and works, and officially issue Awards not based on "best of the year" criteria, but "for superior achievement", which allows for ties.
Nominated works come from two different processes. Firstly, works can be recommended by any member of the HWA and secondly, a separate list of works is presented by a Jury for each category. Members with Active status then vote on works appearing on preliminary ballots. The field is thereby narrowed to the Final ballot; and Active members vote to choose the winners from that Final Ballot.[1]
The terms Bram Stoker Award and Bram Stoker Awards are registered trademarks of the Horror Writers Association.
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The Bram Stoker Award is presented for Superior achievement in the following categories, as of 2013:
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Past award winners include:[2]
- ^ a b "Horror Writers Association - The Bram Stoker Awards". Horror.org. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
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Beloved child star Shirley Temple Black passed away yesterday. Get a glimpse into her life as a mom and wife after the heyday of her Hollywood years in this story from a 1956 issue of Good Housekeeping.
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Like the living room, the Blacks' dining room is relatively formal. The handsome round table and the frames of the chairs are teak; the chairs are upholstered in off-white plastic. Again Shirley uses the flowers of the centerpiece to accent the subtle shades of the Asian print on the wall.


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Christina DeIasi | Bloomberg LawIn re Meta Financial Group, Inc. Securities Litig., No. 10-CV-04108 (N.D. Iowa July 18, 2011) A securities fraud class action against Meta Financial Group, Inc. (Meta) and certain officers (collectively, Defendants) survived Defendants' motion to dismiss. Plaintiffs claim, in short, that Meta failed to disclose an Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) investigation into iAdvance, a micro-lending product. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa held that plaintiffs' securities fraud claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 andRule 10b-5 thereunder satisfy the heightened pleading requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 9(b) and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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This powerful song from Alan Jackson recaps the emotions felt just after September 11th and the immense show of support for our troops, which has continued on since that day: Did you burst out in pride for the red, white and blue / And the heroes who died just doin' what they do? / Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer / And look at yourself and what really matters?


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-Founded in 2000 BIDU is the leading Chinese language internet search provider, serving more than 500,000 advertisers mostly small and medium size businesses.
-The company derives the bulk of its revenue by providing online advertising through an auction based, pay-for-performance service.
-Bidu ranks as the most popular website in China and among the top 10 in the world based on site traffic.
-BIDU controls more than 70% of paid search dollars spent in China and a larger share in terms of queries.
-The firm generates most of its revenue by providing paid search marketing to match small and medium size business in China with their potential customers.
-To drive traffic to its site, Bidu also offers a wide range of non-search service, such as music and online communities.
-Bidu will benefit from the rising number of Chinese using the internet.
-Paid search annual spending is expected to continue to grow at a double digit rates.
-Bidu serves 350,000 clients (presently) and there is 40 million registered small and medium size business in China.
-Bidu is also looking to enter the mobile search market and has started to collaborated with several smartphone makers and carriers to pre-install their search engine on their phones.
-Bidu is also entering online, video, travel, and real estate listing. They recently paid $306 milion for Qungr (a top travel search site
Entry Price and Fair Value Price
-Stock is selling for $90 and the earning per share is $4.46 this means the stock is selling at a P/E of 19.06 this is too cheap.
-My entry price is under $100. Most technology companies like BIDU should be selling at a minimum of 23 times Earnings. Here is my numbers: 23 * $4.46 (EPS)=$102.58 Entry price.
-My Fair Value Prize is $124.66, here is my numbers:
2013 Earnings estimate is $6.02, lets discount this by 10% in case of a miss on earnings I end up with and EPS of $5.42 times this by 23 times earnings and I get a conservative Fair Value Price of $124.66
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The world market for service robots will represent 25 billion euros in 2015 and could well be 100 billion euros by 2018 and 200 billion in 2023, according to the International Federation of Robotics. If we can assert that this entire high growth sector is emerging, there are, nonetheless, variations to be considered: some robots are close to industrial maturity, while others are still in experimental assessment phases. But the growth trend is now well established. It may not necessarily be spectacular but will affect considerably both developed societies and their economies.
Robots will soon be able to read texts for us, engage in conversations, clean our windows, deliver packets and parcels, prepare our pill-boxes and even help us get back on our feet should we fall, or have difficulty just getting up. We had them first in the military sector, then carrying out industrial chores, now we see a new generation coming, prepared to do household chores, maintenance work, leisure activities or engage in educational activities. Whether they be macro-, or nano-, humanoid or dronoid, these robots are about to become our future companions. So, where do we stand today?
Robots are machines capable of endlessly repeating the same operation, without fatigue or making mistakes. With such qualities, they are now quietly moving into many areas of our socio-economic world, replacing human operators deemed less reliable and more expensive. Medicine, especially surgery, is a prime demand field for robots. The latter can carry out very precise operations, in a cluttered environment, reducing the risks for both the surgeon and the patient.
In recent years, the massive and controversial use of drones in U.S. military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan has fueled an intense debate. But this controversy is only the tip of the iceberg: the development of standalone and remote-controlled machines is but the prelude to the rise of military robotics, a field that involves all industries. It is already used in logistics, communications and training, with expected effects on number of staff and productivity. The gradual integration of robotics will affect the safety of operational troops and combat on the battlefield. It will also raise many ethical questions.
The next automobile revolution will be the driverless car. Ever since the automobile industry was born, it has continuously represented a clear-cut vector for technological progress and societal transformation. Driverless cars, with general roadworthy models running by 2030, promise to bring sizeable changes to the way we live, to the environment, to our health, the economy and industry at large. Market potential is already visible but many questions still remain to be answered.
Initially developed for military uses, exoskeletons are now moving into civvy street, with applications under development for disabled senior citizens or handicapped persons. Business of this product calls for sophisticated technologies by also for a clear view at the end-users. In this technology-intensive, leading edge emerging market, start-ups are out front.
It's understood, the twenty-first century will be the century of robots. And there is a lot of talk concerning a subfamily of these machines: drones. While these remotely piloted aircrafts were first developed in a military context, there seems to be no end to their civilian uses. This development goes hand in hand with a radical change in business models, marked in particular by a sharp drop in prices and an increasing variety of uses. So what are the current prospects?
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Long relegated to the fringes of the industrial world, social innovation is now finding its way into business practices and strategies. The related notions of emergence and self-organization are creating new, bottom-up models. Before trying to manage them, better to understand them.
With the introduction of Google Glass, an effort to create and market computerized eyewear, Google has captured the imagination of technologists, consumers and even sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live, while also raising a number of social and privacy issues. Experts at Wharton say that the Google Glass experiment will be important to watch from a business, marketing and cultural perspective, and they add that no one, including Google, has any clue how the search giant's efforts will play out.
Big Data marked a break in the evolution of information systems from three points of view: the explosion of available data, the increasing variety of these data and their constant renewal. Processing these data demands more than just computing power. It requires a complete break from Cartesian logic. It calls for the non-scientific part of human thought: inductive reasoning.
Organizational social-media literacy is fast becoming a source of competitive advantage. Learn, through the lens of executives at General Electric, how you and your leaders can keep up.
They are between 15 and 34 years old. Nicknamed the "digital natives", they are the first generation of individuals who have always lived with the new technologies. They eat, read, inform themselves differently, and their cultural practices are shaking up the media landscape. Between traditional media and emerging players, two models are competing. Will the latecomers displace older lions? What options do traditional media have to counter their decline?
Try as you may, innovation can never be reduced to a mere good idea. Innovation is a process, which is played chiefly in the way those who are to implement it can successfully make novelty theirs. Quite often management tends to overlook this process of appropriation, or to consider it only in terms of hindrances and obstacles. How, on the contrary, can the internal resources of organizations be enhanced and mobilized? The answer is straightforward: by developing a culture of cooperation, which allows for some degree of transgression… and also makes way for emotion.
Smartphone credit cards and card readers, prepaid debit cards and other burgeoning electronic payment systems are making it easier than ever to move through the world without carrying cash. While going cashless offers some convenience to consumers, it also comes with potential fees and penalties from banks, credit card companies and others. As observers from Wharton and elsewhere note, cash is the more expensive proposition for those who handle financial transactions. But it will be tough for firms to convince consumers that dollars and cents have become a mere curio of the past.
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USS West Mahomet (ID # 3681)
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My HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in-one-Printer has been installed & uninstalled twice. It is presently uninstalled. When you first install & print test is prints from my HP ENVY TouchSmart w/Windows 8.1. After the initial installation is tells me its offline. I have this same printer installed on an older laptop running Windows 7 & it prints perfectly every time. I run a test result paper on my printer and it tells me there are NO PROBLEMS found. So, it has to be my laptop.
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Bill Viola has moved beyond water, a symbolic element that is often used by the US artist in his large-scale videos, for his commission for St Paul's Cathedral in London. Martyrs, unveiled today 21 May, is a four-screen video installation—the first of two works to be installed behind the cathedral's high altar. The work refers to the Classical elements; the panel for "Earth", for example, shows a man buried under a cascade of dust (above).
Viola tells us that it was Kira Perov, his partner and collaborator, who "felt that we were ready to move in this direction". Work on the commissions, which were announced in 2009, "slowed down" because of other projects and to give the cathedral more time to complete its internal preparations, Viola says. In the end, "it took a month of production in a large rented studio in Hollywood" to film the work. The second part of the commission, on the subject of Mary, is due to be installed next year. "I was working on Mary for some time but decided to put it aside," Viola says. Martyrs is installed as an arrangement of four vertical colour plasma screens, each corresponding to a different element. "We looked at my drawings and sketches and once Kira introduced the elements of Earth, Air, Fire and Water to each of the four panels, we were able to see how to proceed," Viola says. The screens are supported by a stainless steel stand designed by the British architectural firm Foster + Partners.The works, estimated to cost around $2m and commissioned through the Church of England's Fabric Advisory Committee, will be gifted to Tate, "ensuring the works would be cared for permanently, whatever the decision of future cathedral authorities", according to a church report. The videos will be permanently installed in St Paul's, however, and an annual budget of £10,000 has been agreed for the conservation and maintenance of the video, with technical support from Tate and the artist's studio. And to highlight the tie between the institutions, at the same time St Paul's unveils its commission, an important early work by Viola will be shown directly across the Thames at Tate Modern. In Tiny Deaths, 1993, three human figures projected on the walls of a darkened room are slowly engulfed in white light. Last month, Viola and Perov installed a series of smaller videos in the Cathedral of Berne in Switzerland, and the experience has made them eager to see their work finally realised in St Paul's. "We saw the works [in Berne] with the cathedral bathed in late afternoon light and the stained glass windows were glowing. Underneath some of these windows were the video screens, also glowing. It was an amazing moment. It made me feel that art is timeless," Viola says. "There is a certain kind of resonance that is created when works of art are placed in spaces that are not museums. There is also a greater intimacy to see smaller works in a vast space, we are drawn to them because they are human scale."
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Shoppers visiting the local independently-owned businesses are more likely to find unique gifts, unlike the mass-produced items in the big-box stores. In addition, they probably will be greeted with a warm smile by someone they know, who cares about their family, and participates in local community life.
In Ticonderoga, two dozen businesses will be offering deep discounts. In Bolton Landing, shoppers will enjoy open houses with refreshments and pleasant socializing. In Warrensburg, businesses will be handing out raffle tickets for valuable prizes. In Plattsburgh, local enterprises will be offering a variety of these incentives.
We applaud the local chambers of commerce in these four communities for adopting the Buy Local initiative for Saturday Nov. 30. The promotion offers a welcome alternative to the madness of Black Friday — which is oriented to big-box stores, and Cyber Monday, which supports faceless e-commerce corporations.
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And the winner of the 50% off coupon and 1/4 yard of my luscious hand dyed fabric is….
My earliest memory of embroidery was with my grandmother when I was about 5 years old. I can remember the room in her house and exactly where I was sitting. She sat beside me and carefully helped me and then left me to continue the stitching while she went to make tea or something. When she returned I proudly held up what I had done and discovered that I had sewed my dress to the project. I was so upset, but what I remember the most was her very calming and soothing voice telling me that it was alright, anything with fabric and a needle could easily be fixed. I don't remember what happened with that piece of embroidery, but I'll never forget that voice telling me, "Don't worry, anything can be fixed with fabric and a needle." It's what carries me through to this day as I work on projects that might not turn out quite the way I want them to and it's the message that I'm passing on to my granddaughter as well. I'm sure it's why I love fabric and sewing so very much. Anything can be fixed!
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KingKyd is no longer Royalty in Barrens Chat. The New King, Queen, Prince, And Princess are as followed:
Umm how can you acctualy decide that.Are you a mod or something and what do you think that if you self proclaim yourself queen your going to be respected.I mean making a spmmer like KingKyd in the first place just because his name says king phatetic and shows how much your opinion actually means.
I mean making a spmmer like KingKyd in the first place
I mean making a spmmer like KingKyd in the first place
Oh, the irony :)
Nice to meet you queen of barrens chat, I'm god.
Yup, she's queen, and I'm her lover. What title does that give me?
Pere, you're not god of Barrens, you're god of the Van. Gerg, erm, Greg, is god of Kong.
Lol, I am god. Period. No "god of the barrens" Or "god of the van" Just god. The only god too :D
Well if your god then I'm satan
I'm king of the lair. Am I?
video recording of the Barrens discussion on this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhXnZUCAu8c
Greg, is god of Kong.
Greg, is god of Kong.
Greg is community manager, who serves Jim. But then again even Jim has to serve the investors to an extent :)
Man, you hit that nail on the head. And besides, everyone knows that Jim and Emily don't actually exist, it's just what Gerg feeds into our minds… He rules the fate of all on Kong.
Nice try to fit in "Gerg", Smig.
As everyone knows… Royalty are nothing without their Followers/Army.
I call Military expert/Army Leader of the League of Gamers. NOT king.. (i learned my lesson)
@Arcane: Now wouldn't Kongregate have to serve the users who visit here frequently? After all we are the ones that pay the bills so to say just like any other business.
Um…Queen, I would like to thank you for bringing this up queen. (And the cheat or not, I got a program, unexpected hacking, etc…) But still, Greg is actually, the creator of barrens chat, making him a god instead of a king. Whee. Thanks for the excitement.
arcaneCoder, very true indeed.
And remember, I'm a dictator.
I have no idea what you're talking about. XP
I'm the pie. of Kongregate.
Dude, what on earth is your name, anyway? I've been meaning to ask that for a while.
Mr. The Pie, while odd, might make sense. But what is Mr. H. The Pie? Is H your first name? Are you like "Henry of Pie"?
M.R.H. -my initials
Max (Middle name, Surname) the Pie
Yeah, I know my name is Mr.M.R.Hunt, blame my parents.
I should make a website explaining that, it would save me a lot of hassle.
Ah – thanks, that does make a lot more sense. :)
Technically, isn't greg the king of Barrens Chat? It is his room, and greg is uber-amazing (flattery, lol)
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