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I originally wrote this post for my Lusty Vegan column on i Eat Grass.
Sexual Prime! It sounds like some weird sexier version of Law and Order SVU. Huff Post let loose an article this week responding to a new survey that showed women hit their "sexual prime" at 28—which is younger than I had thought. I had always been under a wonky impression that women hit their prime in their late 30s, while men hit their prime in their early 20s, which is why cougaring was a major life goal of mine…Pfft, way to mislead me, Samantha from Sex in the City. You bitch.
It's important to note that this survey, put out by the sex toy company LoveHoney, was not scientific–but it did poll over 1,200 people.
After reading the results of the survey (which actually said nothing about 28, instead saying 30 is the right number—WTF, Huff Po!) what I really honed in on was the fact that when people stated they are having the BEST sex did not coincide with when they are having the MOST sex. …
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The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), as a part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), reports that holiday fires are responsible for claiming the lives of over 400 Americans, injuring thousands more, and causing almost a billion dollars in damage.
When considering our overall safety as citizens, most Americans do not realize that the Department of Homeland Security involves itself with issues beyond acts of global violence or national terrorist threats. In fact, DHS surprised many last month by issuing a code red warning on their Twitter page to warn of the potential national threat of turkey fryer fires over Thanksgiving!
As we approach Christmas, we can look to DHS again for safety tips when considering whether to purchase a tree for the holidays. Special fire safety precautions should be taken for such holiday decorations. In fact, a publication entitled, "A Season for Sharing in Fire Safety" issued by the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) has a number of life-saving steps. These are excellent ways to help ensure that all of us have a safe holiday and avoid any bodily injuries, casualties or property damage.
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Indoor Trees
1) Select only "fresh" trees. Older trees are easily identifiable by brittle or falling needles which can significantly lead to a fire hazard. For those who prefer to purchase artificial trees, make sure they are flame retardant.
2) Avoid placing any tree next to heated areas such as fireplaces, an oven, vents or areas where cigarette ashes are placed. Putting a tree next to heat or flames can cause it to ignite.
3) Dispose of your tree properly. Do not discard trees or needles in a fireplace or stove. Call for a special tree pickup service or take it to a recycling center.
4) Never put lit candles on a tree – enough said.
5) Ensure the safety of your home by installing or maintaining smoke alarms and fire extinguishers.
Holiday Lights
1) Inspect your holiday lights each year and throw away damaged sets. While holiday lights can make the season brighter, unfortunately these popular twinkles can become dangerous after years of use due to exposed wire, loose connections and burned-out bulbs.
2) Do not leave holiday lights unattended. Leaving an indoor tree lit without proper supervision increases the risk of a fire.
3) Do not overload electrical circuits with holiday lights, as doing so makes it a fire hazard.
4) Keep children away from trees and lights. Young children are drawn to decorative lighting. They should never be allowed to string themselves with holiday lights or other ornaments.
5) Purchase nonflammable or flame-retardant decorations.
Escape Plan
1) Design a home escape plan in the event of a fire or emergency. Make a list of important contacts such as police, fire, family and neighbors. Determine the best areas of escape for a particular apartment unit or home.
Taking these precautions will help to make certain that you and your loved ones have a happy and safe holiday this season.


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This is my first attempt at a set of League guidelines. I gleaned a great deal of info from these forums plus included my own insights and ideas together in there formation. One problem I had is that in my area I'm the only player that has invested heavily into the system. So a 100 point per player format would not work and because of the relatively small point wise but large number of Imperial ships requirement pushed me toward a story driven Rebel based format. Each league member would represent a pilot and his ship assigned to a special Ops squadron attached to a Rebel frigate. This all taking place in the early part of the rebellion leading up to the defense of Yavin 4 and the attack on the Death Star. The league members would now play multiplayer missions and scenarios gaining experience, upgrading skills and equipment as necessary with the best pilot winning the league. These same players, half the time, will also be playing Imperials trying to thwart the rebel plans. This hopefully will be accomplished by the players splitting into two groups per session. One group playing rebels and the other playing Imperials for the first game and then switching sides for game two in a given session. I created my own system for Pilot skill increase, adding upgrades and getting Pilot skills. I don't plan on starting this for a couple of weeks so any constructive input would be greatly appreciated.
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The Brett Whiteley Studio at 2 Raper Street, Surry Hills was the workplace and home of Australian artist Brett Whiteley (1939–92). Since 1995 it has been managed as a museum by the Art Gallery of NSW.
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Ponnambalam Kumaraswamy (often referred to as Poondi Kumaraswamy) was a leading hydrologist from India. Before his death in 1988, at 57 years old, he was the only one to have received both the Homi Bhabha Fellowship and the Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship, two of the country's top research awards. He developed the double bounded probability density function (Kumaraswamy distribution). This distribution is in use in electrical, civil, mechanical, and financial engineering applications. - Wikipedia.org
This month marks P Kumaraswamy's 80th birth anniversary and this article is a series to honor this great scientist. This first part explores P Kumaraswamy's early years in Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu and is written by P Kumaraswamy's son K. Ponnambalam.
K Ponnambalam is currently a Professor of Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Even before the gentleman reached the door of his house the little boy knew who it was. The old gentleman was wearing all-white clothes in traditional style, carried an umbrella, a U painted on his forehead, pony tail hair, thick glasses, and a slow walk.
Dei Velu! Go and call your father!
Yes sir, the boy ran inside.
Appa, appa, the teacher is here. He wants you.
Ennada? Did you create trouble at school again? Go! Get that belt!.
Before the boy went inside the house, the teacher shouted.
No Mudaliyarsir! No need for that. I have only good news.
One had to feel superior, or be a friend, to call him Mudaliyarsir - the caste name with 'sir' suffix. Most would have called him Subinspectorsir. He was a police man who was respected and feared in that town of Mannargudi. He was known to have eliminated single handed, the most feared thug of that town.
Please sit down SeshadriIyengar.
Dei Velu! Go and get some buttermilk for the teacher.
The teacher was happy to sit down and eagerly waited for his drink. It was a searing hot day and he was tired from walking all the way from the school.
Sir, your son Velu has been promoted to sixth form from third form. He doesn't have to come to our school but go to the high school. Findlay high school would be a good choice.
Are you kicking him out of your school because you cannot manage him?
No sir, no sir. I showed our headmaster all his work and the headmaster himself tested him with fifth form subjects. He agrees with me that Velu cannot waste one more minute in our school.
Don't you think he is too little to attend a high school when he is not even nine years old?
He is young yes but he is quite tall and has never lost a fight at school. I have seen kids smaller in size going to high schools. So don't worry.
The teacher drank what Velu brought and left.
This is the story of Kumaraswamy alias Velu , a well-known engineer-scientist. He died at 57 years old. Many of his works are still in practice and one gaining a wider use today.
We will present one of his works and continue exploring it and his other works in future articles.
We will also bring you stories of why Albert Einstein wrote to him, how, in the toilet, he encouraged Prime Minister Nehru to make a decision to help Tamil Nadu, and bring many other stories from his life.
You may have heard of the bell curve, also called the normal probability density function (PDF) and how it is used, for example, to model grades (marks) in a class. A result of this is to give the average grade, in addition to your own grade, to give you an idea of where you stand in the class. Many know that normal PDF does have strong theoretical basis but, in practice, even for a class of 100 pupils, normal distribution rarely is the best model. Moreover, normal PDF can accept negative random values, which is not possible in many problems.
Kumaraswamy was studying rainfall in tropical regions and decided to formulate a new PDF to fit such random values. It is now called the Kumaraswamy PDF. He could have used the Beta PDF which, may be called the mother of most PDFs, but in those days of little computing facilities, it was difficult to use. He came up with the Kumaraswamy PDF which matches in power the Beta PDF and is much simpler and faster to use. See the figure where we fit the data histogram of grades with both the normal PDF and the Kumaraswamy PDF. The average is 0.76. According to the normal PDF, 50% of students are better than average (in fact, it predicts that for every class!) but, the true value is 57% that the Kumaraswamy PDF predicts well. So you are in a 'good' class because a significant majority of students are better than average!
There are many resources to study this distribution and you can start with the Wikipedia. We will also explore it further in forthcoming articles.


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In 2006, one unnamed US finance firm was said to have held its London Christmas party at Madame Tussauds. Following the event, it was found that two of the waxworks had lost their heads and Jennifer Aniston was missing a finger. [eF]
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later, i gave aniston the finger with her own finger..
I can easily see some guy leaving with aniston's fingure in his pocket, but the two wax heads? Those brash motherfuckers. Those really were the days.
It was Bear Stearns, and it was the NY Madame Tussauds, not the London one.
-Guy who remembered thinking it was really, REALLY effing wierd getting drunk in a wax museum
edit: Nevermind, long week.
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I'd like to go to a Brazilian wax museum.
Lights on, wax melting down all over me causing exquisite pain, no safe word.
-Chairman, Harvard Munch
If you think that's bad you should hear what happened at a Lehman party, from what I heard a gorilla was there and basically ruined the whole thing – ended up playing a big role in taking down the firm, or something.
-LaxBro, Jr., Freshman delegate to the Davidson young financiers club.
Marie and Louie are supposed to be sans head. Need new guides in Madam T's.
To be fair, it was Bartiromo who gave out the head
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Queensryche "Operation Mindcrime II"
March 22nd, 2006
I love when labels are smart enough to do this, free full album streaming prior to the release date.
The latest album to join the ranks of free full album streaming is Queensryche's "Operation Mindcrime II" which I am listening to right now. I will reserve judgement until the end of course…
Here's the link for those wishing to join me in listening: Click here to listen
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I saw this posted on Blabbermouth today and just had to post about it here, it's too funny to pass up! On the other hand, there's a lesson to be learned here.
Minnesota based metal band SI6KS were holding a CD release party/show and apparently their guitarist had been celebrating way too much (translation: drunk!). Here is the video of the drummer coming to his breaking point:
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After reading up and deciding on a good alternative to akadama, I settled on montmorillonite clay since I could get a large bag of it for $7 at an auto store as oil absorber. Anyway, I double checked the back of the bag, ingredients listed as being m. clay and silicates (sand particles, presumably), so I poured some into a jar and added water to see how well it absorbed.
The stuff fizzed like I had just poured a can of soda into a glass. No foam, but very loud fizzing and the jar quickly filled with a white vapor. My first thought was nucleation (that the clay was providing sites for the oxygen dissolved in the water to immediately fall out of suspension), but the vapor had a distinct smell and the clay was noticeably warmer to the touch than it had been earlier. That makes me think there is a chemical reaction that took place, but I don't know what. Anybody else messed around with this stuff? Didn't seem to continue reacting when I put more water in it, so it may just be that I need to rinse it thoroughly before using it, but it would be more comforting to hear someone else say "Oh yeah, thats normal. Always does that, don't worry about it." |
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Well, Turface is fired montmorillonite clay, and it is very popular among growers. I buy Turface from a Turf Supply center, and it costs me 12$ for a 50 pound bag. I screen the Turface with insect screen to remove the particles under 1/16 of an inch. Turface does snap-crackle-pop when watered, but that's part of the fun! ;-) Josh |
Hmmmm... does it have a vaguely turpentine smell to it afterwards? |
Oh well, I decided to test it out first. I pulled up a weed sapling tree out of the yard and put it in a container with nothing but this stuff. I figure if it doesn't die within a week or two it must be safe enough. |
Hasn't been a full week yet, but I decided to call it early. The sapling I was testing not only stayed green and healthy, it put on new growth while in the oil absorbent. Water retention in the clay was excellent, the natural clumping action made it nice and stable for the roots, it was all around excellent soil. Only thing I don't know is how it reacts to freezing (I don't plan on finding out either, I'm growing a pepper bonsai in it, it will never be allowed to freeze), and I don't know if it will turn into mush a year from now. But, with how cheap this stuff is (was like $6 for a 20-30 pound bag), and considering you need to prune roots every so often anyway, I'd say it wouldn't be a concern if it did break down after a year or so, since you'd be tending to the roots anyway and could just change it out while you're in there. I definitely plan on using this stuff. |
Although you can use 100 percent Turface (montmorillonite clay) to grow plants, you might find that it is too water retentive. I have been using a mix of half peat moss and half Turface to sprout clivia seeds (which are very slow to sprout but must be kept damp, and thus are prone to fungus attacks), and it is working very well. But I would never use pure Turface for mature plants. I prefer the classic gritty mix with equal parts of fir bark, granite grit and Turface for most house plants. There is an interesting discussion of using 100 percent Turface on Gardenweb that I'll link to below. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Question for tapla -- 100% Turface mixtures
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Two Democratic gubernatorial candidates have reacted to the seizure of documents at the home and State House office of Speaker Gordon Fox.
But both Gina Raimondo and Clay Pell said Saturday that the investigative process should be allowed to unfold unhindered.
Said Raimondo: "This is sad and upsetting news and we need to let the process play out."
Pell released a statement a short time later calling it "an unfortunate situation that is continuing to unfold."
"As a former prosecutor, I believe we need to allow this process to play out before commenting further," Pell said.
The third Democrat in the race, Angel Taveras, has not yet offered a reaction.


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Mongolia's economic collapse after Soviet withdrawal in the 1990s triggered widespread poverty and unemployment. Many agencies arrived to carry out development work, but transport to the most remote regions was almost impossible.
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I live in central Arkansas and my husband has offered to take me to Houston for the June sale. Are container plants available or mostly cuttings? Thanks if you have time to reply. Joan |
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There are container plants of various sizes and cuttings which are ready to be rooted, some being rooted and everywhere in between. Can you bring a truck? :) The PSA does a great job and its becoming more and more attended. I'll be there for the fun of it and I am sure others too. THe plants are great but I like to stick around and speak with the growers and learn new things. |
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Thanks. No truck -- just a Prius but I can pack quite a bit in it. I appreciate the information. Hope I can make it. It sounds like fun. Joan |
Joan, you'll find some cuttings, but the vast majority will be 1-, 2-, and 3-gallon pots. There will even be some very large trees available. Lots of fun, even if you only buy a little bit. :-) |
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Florida Lottery Murder Trial-Dee Dee Moore-Abraham Shakespeare
Murdered Florida Millionaire Update:Dorice Donegan Moore AKA/Dee Dee Moore, a Florida woman on trial for allegedly swindling money from a multi-million dollar lottery winner, Abraham Shakespeare.
Moore is also accused of killing Shakespeare, by shooting him twice in the chest, and then burying his body in her back yard. Finally covering his remains with a freshly poured cement slab.
Today, Moore stated that she went into anaphylactic shock while in jail overnight. Perhaps she was choking on her own lies and deceit—BBAC is not sure?
Tampa Judge Emmett Battles who is presiding over the case discovered Moore had been ill, when Moore told the judge she went into shock after taking medication and was then admitted to the infirmary and put on 24-hour watch. Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa…
Photo: Abraham Shakespeare before his disappearance.
Moore stated, "I was having anaphylactic shock, sir, because they gave me a medicine called Bactrim for a kidney infection. I had an allergic reaction to it, and my tongue swelled up really bad last night and they admitted me into the infirmary."
Dee Dee Moore also told the court that she was having problems with cuts on her ankles from being cuffed every day.
Hey Dee Dee, don't do the crime if you can't do the time!
Moore taunted Abraham Shakespeare's family for over a year, telling them all sorts of lies about his well being and his location. Even telling them that Shakespeare had AIDES and gone to California. Moore also had someone call impersonating Shakespeare and speak to his mother.
Dee Dee Moore, 40, is charged with first-degree murder of Abraham Shakespeare, in April of 2009. Prosecutors say Moore, befriended Shakespeare, when he won $31 million in a Florida lottery.
After he went through most of the winnings (he took a lump sum of 11 million), she agreed to manage what little he had left—but instead, prosecutors say that Moore stole his money and finally killed him.
BBAC is surprised that Jose Baez of the Casey Anthony case is not involved in the case of the Florida Lottery Murder Trial-Dee Dee Moore-Abraham Shakespeare. For more information on the Moore-Shakespeare Lotto murder case, go to ABC News.
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His hold over you is superstrong, and he probably knows it. In any healthy relationship, the power should be shared, but this guy is taking advantage of you physically and emotionally. And the fact that youre letting him may be because you arent feeling too hot about yourself right now (thinking hes the best you can get was the giveaway there).
You have an obligation to yourself to say no to being used by him. Okay, so maybe this looks good on paper, but how can you muster the courage to do it in real life? Improving your self-respect and doing stuff that you feel good about is a start. Hang out more with close, supportive friends who make you proud to be you (no doubt, theyve had a thing or two to say about your no-good guy listen to them). Update your eye shadow; get that sweater youve been craving; master a sport, an instrument, or your chemistry course.
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Why IT Certifications Matter
Mar 14, 2013 4:40 PM, By Tim Kridel
In the past, having a few people on staff with IT credentials could help an AV integrator stand out from its competition. Now it's become almost table stakes, especially with IT integrators muscling into markets such as digital signage and videoconferencing. So it's surprising how many AV integrators—both individually and the companies they work for—aren't flocking to IT certification classes.
"This transition has been in the works for years, and I haven't seen the urgency from the industry to move in this direction—especially the integrators," Cheshier says. "Currently only the larger integrators have started to move in this direction. Mid- and small-size integrators haven't seen the light yet."
That could hurt them in more ways than one. From a revenue perspective, for example, certifications could provide the credibility necessary to access AV gear remotely via the client's IT network. Without that credibility, it can be difficult or impossible to upsell that customer on professional services that require remote access.
From a brand perspective, the IT staff's cooperation can ensure the kind of remote access necessary to identify and fix problems before they become noticeable to the client. In an industry as competitive as pro AV, reputation can make or break a sale.
"In my personal experience, the ability to understand and communicate properly with IT professionals has been absolutely essential to supporting and maintaining client relationships," says David Judy, director of technical operations at Technical Innovation, an integrator specializing in video. "Having the ability to interface and connect with the IT professionals I worked with resulted in relationships based on trust and respect.
"The IT teams we work with became more willing to provide remote access into their systems allowing us to provide a level of support that would have never been possible otherwise."
Sound & Video Contractor surveyed a variety of vendors, integrators, and trade associations to identify which IT certifications are worth pursuing. Not surprisingly, multiple Cisco certifications made the cut.
"A CCNA or a CCNP will get you 95 percent of the way on everything I've ever dealt with on the AV side," says Paul Richardson, IT director at Conference Technologies. "The reason why the Cisco certs are so relevant is even if it's not a Cisco router, switch or firewall, since Cisco is so prevalent, you can extrapolate the rest. If you happen to find yourself on a Juniper or ADTRAN or something, if you've got that Cisco background knowledge, you'll get all the concepts."
Sometimes the client's needs determine which certifications to start with. "Find out what sort of certifications are being required of anyone that is working on that network in their facility," says Chuck Wilson, National Systems Contractors Association's (NSCA) executive director. "The clients are starting to specify what certifications you must have to do work in their place."
Here are the certifications that ranked the highest. They're listed in (mostly) alphabetical order because the value of each one depends partly on the types of IT skills you're looking to add.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco says this program is for entry-level network engineers—people with one to three years of experience—who want the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks.
"CCNA is a recognized baseline for understanding and configuring IP networks," Judy says. "This certification covers the essentials needed to understand STP, routing protocols and VLANS, among other things."
Like many Cisco certifications, CCNA has a few specialties and related programs. "Cisco also has the CCNA Video and Cisco Video Network Specialist programs available to AV integrators," says Blair Conley, director, video go-to-market, Cisco Worldwide Channels.
For more information about CCNA, visit www.cisco.com/web/learning/certifications/associate/ccna/index.html. For Cisco Video Network Specialist, visit https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/community/certifications/video/video_network_specialist.
Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
Officially there's no prerequisite for CCNA, but Cisco and others say the CCENT certification can be helpful.
"The CCNA curriculum is not easy and can be very difficult for someone new to information technology systems," Judy says. "These certifications are valuable regardless of the network infrastructure manufacturer, but I recommend finding a Cisco Certified Training Partner to assist with training and preparation."
AV pros often start with CCENT when they begin adding IT certifications. "CCENT is Cisco's entry-level certification and covers a body of knowledge that is roughly analogous to [CompTIA] Network+," says Melissa Taggart, InfoComm International's senior vice president for education and certification.
For more information about CCENT, visit www.cisco.com/web/learning/certifications/entry/ccent/index.html.
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
CCNP covers the planning, implementation, and troubleshooting of local- and wide-area enterprise networks. It also provides the skills necessary to work with specialists—such as the client's IT staff—on advanced security, voice, wireless, and video solutions. Cisco recommends having at least one year of networking experience.
For more information, visit http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/certifications/professional/ccnp/index.html.
Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
CCDA covers the skills required to design basic campus, data center, security, voice, and wireless networks.
"CCDA helps AV integrators understand the proper architecture and design of an IP network," Judy says.
For more information, visit http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/certifications/associate/ccda/index.html.
CompTIA Network+
The Computing Technology Industry Association's Network Plus certification is another common entry-level program. It covers network technologies, installation and configuration, media and topologies, management, and security.
"Many AV professionals are already pursuing certifications such as CompTIA Network+ in order to gain a better grasp of the IT systems we interface with," Judy says. "This certification is a great starting place for AV professionals who need to build a foundational knowledge of the networks we interface with."
"It's a good basic certification," Wilson adds. "That's the one I suggest people start with."
CompTIA Network+ also is a prerequisite option for joining the Apple Consultants Network. That makes it worth considering if you work in higher ed, where faculty and students frequently expect to be able to use their iOS or Mac device for presentations. Apple hardware also is increasingly common in the enterprise market, thanks partly to the growing number of companies with bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies.
"The leading BYOD [product] is some form of an Apple device," Wilson says. "This certification can get you started toward understanding the issues of BYOD in a networked environment."
For more information, visit http://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/network.aspx.
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What: Methodist Hospitals will hold a VIP Open House Reception to launch the daVinci introduce the latest, most advanced diagnostic technology for lung cancer and other pulmonary diseases. ENB uses GPS-like minimally-invasive technology to locate, enable biopsy and plan treatment for a lesion (spot) deep in the lung. EBUS is an emerging technique which offers a more precise, minimally invasive way of assessing a patient's lymph nodes and determining if lung cancer has spread to other parts of the body.
Who: Community leaders, medical staff, hospital leadership and employees will be in attendance. The following individuals will be attending and will be available for interviews and photos: • Ian E. McFadden, President & CEO, Methodist Hospitals • Perkin Stang, M.D. Division Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology • Tyler Emley, Urologist • Tom Galouzis, General Surgeon • Kurt S. Klepsch, Sales Representative from Intuitive Surgical
When: The event will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. The program will include: • Invocation by Reverend David Neville, Jr. • Welcome and Opening Remarks by Ian E. McFadden, Methodist Hospitals • Overview of the New technology, by Perkin Stand, M.D., Urology Applications by Tyler Emley, M.D., and Tom Galouzis, M.D. General Surgery Applications • New Applications for non-invasive surgery including Vascular Applications, Kurt Klepsch, Intuitive Surgical Clinical Sales Representative • Closing Remarks by William G. Braman, Chair, Methodist Hospitals Board of Directors • Live Demonstrations in da Vinci Surgery Suite following brief program will last until 6:00 p.m.
Where: Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus, Center for Advanced Clinical Studies, Pavilion B, 200 E. 89th Drive, Merrillville, IN 46410 • Follow "da Vinci Event" signs on Broadway and 89th Drive. • Plenty of parking will be available.
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Ed Harris Talks 'Phantom,' His Favorite Submarine Movies and the Possibility of Intimidating His Fellow Actors
Features By Kevin Carr on March 2, 2013 | Comments (2)Like the real-life nuclear submarine that went missing from the Russian fleet in 1968, the film Phantom sailed into theaters pretty much under many people's radar. A smaller production boasting names like Ed Harris, William Fichtner, and David Duchovny in the cast, it is being distributed by RCR Distribution. However, it is getting a wider release than some, including the stars themselves, anticipated. Harris plays the commander of this Russian sub as it goes rogue under mutiny. It is inspired by a true story, which is detailed in the book "Red Rogue Star" by Kenneth Sewell, who also served as a consultant on the film. In the real incident, the sub went undetected for years before being eventually and partially raised from the ocean floor.
Review: 'Phantom' Packs a Submarine With Recognizable Talent But Leaves Little Room for Tension or Originality
Movie Reviews By Rob Hunter on March 1, 2013 | Comments (1)They really don't make enough submarine-set thrillers. They're a rare breed, an incredibly small sub-genre if you will, and that's a shame as most of them are pretty damn good. Obvious suspects like Das Boot and The Hunt for Red October sit alongside less celebrated films like U-571 and Below. A personal favorite is Tony Scott's Crimson Tide which found real suspense and excitement in a story anchored by two powerful lead performances. For better or worse, there's more than a little of all five of those movies recognizable in the new film, Phantom. Set in 1968 and based on a fairly startling true story, the movie brings to life the final mission of a decorated Russian submarine captain tasked with delivering an old diesel sub to its Chinese buyers. He's also been instructed to add two "special project" technicians to the crew with a secret mission of their own. Once the boat hits the open ocean the newcomers take control and reveal the purpose of their presence and of the mysterious addition to the sub's exterior.
How Jeff Rona Used a Submarine to Make the Music for 'Phantom'
Features By Allison Loring on January 31, 2013 | Be the First To CommentPhantom tells the story of a submarine that goes rogue after a distinguished Captain is set on a mission, but joined by a group of technicians from the "Special Projects Institute," headed by David Duchovny, who may have other motives in mind. The true nature of this mission, and why Captain Demi (Ed Harris) was selected to head it, is the question Phantom attempts to unravel. When creating the score, composer Jeff Rona visited the submarine director Todd Robinson was filming on and found himself inspired by the sub itself, discovering musical elements in the metallic valves and hydraulics. This use of "found sounds" (something greatly utilized in Nathan Johnson's score for Looper) is not only a creative way to make a distinct score, but it helps to incorporate subconscious elements into the music that relate back to the film itself. The sounds Rona collected while on the submarine ended up becoming the foundation of the film's theme, and the score itself. However, technology did more than just manipulate these sounds into music; it also allowed Rona to collaborate with a fellow musician is Austria to create additional instrumentation that would round out the sound of Phantom. Go behind the scenes with Rona to see how he created the thrilling and mysterious score for Phantom.
Review: Unfulfilling 'Goats' Comes of Age with No Real Weight or Consequences
Movie Reviews By Allison Loring on August 9, 2012 | Comments (1)Editor's note: Goats lands in limited this week, determined to gnaw on theater chairs, popcorn buckets, and actual moviegoers, so give our Sundance review a read before heading into that situation. This review was originally published on January 27, 2012. Ellis (Graham Phillips) has grown up in a less-than-average household. Ellis lives in Tuscon, Arizona with his mother Wendy (Vera Farmiga), a free spirit who relies on Ellis to make sure their bills are paid on time while she seems to still be "finding herself." Add to this Goat Man (David Duchovny), who tends to their pool and garden (as well as his own "garden") and lives on the property with, you guessed it, his goats. Despite this rather unusual upbringing, Ellis seems more than well-adjusted and the film focuses on his recent decision to attend an East Coast prep school, Gates Academy, which his father Frank (Ty Burrell) also attended. Considering Wendy refers to Frank as "Fucker Frank," it is clear this decision is not one she is happy about.
'Goats' Trailer Teaches Us That Naked Men Shouldn't Squat
Movie News By Scott Beggs on July 16, 2012 | Be the First To CommentGoats, the directorial debut of acting coach Christopher Neil, looks crunchy. Vera Farmiga plays a New Age mom concerned more about appearing mainstream than how her son might be faring, and David Duchovny plays a bearded free spirit who hangs out with goats all the time. He once saw one born inside out. True story. However, the film really focuses on Ellis (Graham Phillips), who has to deal with a hippie mother, a spirit animal of a father figure and a real father (played by Ty Burell) who hasn't been in the picture until Ellis heads off to a boarding school. It looks more lighthearted than leaden drama, and hopefully Farmiga's character is as big a cartoon as this trailer makes her out to be. Even if it ends up being cheesy, Duchovny and his inability to use stamps seems to be reason enough to give it a look. Check out the trailer for yourself:
Channel Guide: Old Dog, No New Tricks — A Look at Californication's Fifth Season Premiere
Channel Guide By Amber Humphrey on January 14, 2012 | Comments (2)When we first see our frowzy anti-hero, he's alone, smoking, pacing back and forth in the men's room of an upscale New York restaurant, rehearsing…something. "You're amazing, a goddess, a gift from on high." Is it a poem? A marriage proposal? Has he finally found a love so powerful and true that it's remedied his hitherto cankered existence? No, of course not. Later, face-to-face with the delusional woman who somehow didn't see this coming, he finishes the thought. "You deserve the white dress and the happy ending. I'm just not the guy to give it to you." Hank Moody is the same man he's been since day one—insincere, kind of a jerk, closetful of black clothes. Season five of Californication picks up two years after the events of season four (hey, I guess the world doesn't end in 2012). Karen (Natasha McElhone) is now married and apparently happy about it; Charlie (Evan Handler) and Marcy (Pamela Aldon) still aren't together but have a two-year-old son (the kid hasn't started talking yet which may or may not have something to do with the fact that both of his parents are apt to have sex in places where it's quite easy to stumble upon them); Becca (Madeleine Martin) is in college, dating an arrogantly suave, younger version of her dad (who didn't see that coming?); and Hank still hasn't shaved.
Comic-Con 2010: Showtime's Antiheroes Hank Moody & Dexter Morgan Get New Season Teasers
Comic-Con By Robert Fure on July 24, 2010 | Comments (4)Showtime Networks has a big presence in San Diego this year, from gigantic banners to multiple panels to a button campaign and several buses toting fellow nerds around the city. The crux of their advertising campaign this year revolvers around the idea that Showtime's 'heroes' have more fun. Specifically we're talking about Weeds, Californication, Dexter, and Nurse Jackie, shows that prominently feature some rather messed up main characters who are dysfunctional on some level. While each of these shows was represented on a panel (Dexter was on two), most of the information that was revolved focused on Hank Moody's furthered adventures and the future of Dexter Morgan, so that's what we'll be talking about here. Plus those two shows are super awesome.
A down on his luck private eye is tasked by the US government to find a very special book… the other Constitution written in secret by the nation's forefathers and bound in space alien skin. The White House had possession of it until Richard Nixon traded it away, and the US has been sliding into a morally bankrupt abyss ever since.
The Joneses, starring David Duchovny and Demi Moore, is a sharp satire that takes on our consumerist society with self-reflexive flair.
Californication 3.3 Review – Verities & Balderdash
Television By Robert Fure on October 12, 2009 | Comments (2)In the third episode of the third season, Hank attempts to juggle three women sexually and at least two emotionally. This will always end well.
Recaps: Californication Season 3, Episodes 1 and 2
Television By Robert Fure on October 8, 2009 | Be the First To CommentHank Moody is back as the rock star author turned professor in Season 3 of the Showtime hit Californication.
TV Review: Californication Season Finale Leaves A Little Death In Your Heart
Television By Rob Hunter on December 17, 2008 | Comments (14)Hank completes his biography of Lew Ashby. Mia departs LA for her cross-country book tour. Sonja gives birth to a baby who is decidedly not Hank's. Fortunately, Julian steps up to the plate.
TV Review: Californication Sings The 'Blues From Laurel Canyon'
Television By Rob Hunter on December 8, 2008 | Comments (8)To celebrate the release of Mia's book, Ashby hosts a soiree at the manor. At the party, Karen reveals to Hank that she hasn't read Mia's book.
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Free Stuff By Brian C. Gibson on December 3, 2008 | Comments (298)TV Review: Californication 2.9 – La Ronde
Television By Rob Hunter on November 25, 2008 | Comments (4)Hank meets Janie Jones for a date at a Venice art gallery, where they bump into a very pregnant Sonja and Julian.
TV Review: Californication 2.8 – Down and Out In Beverly Hills
Television By Rob Hunter on November 18, 2008 | Be the First To CommentHank spends the day at the home of Janie Jones trying to get the back story on her relationship with Lew Ashby. When Janie's husband comes home early, Hank is forced to bide his time in the pool house with the Jones family maid, Rosario.
TV Review: Californication 2.7 – In a Lonely Place
Television By Rob Hunter on November 11, 2008 | Comments (2)Hank and Karen attend a parent-teacher conference at Becca's high school. Hank hits it off with the English teacher, Mrs. Patterson, only to discover that this latest possible conquest is also the mother of Becca's boyfriend Damien.
TV Review: Californication 2.6 – Coke Dick & the First Kick
Television By Rob Hunter on November 3, 2008 | Be the First To CommentHank decides to seek out Lew Ashby's long lost love. He finds her in the surprising form of Beverly Hills mom Janie Jones. Later, Hank accidentally walks in on Julian going at it with a rocker chick he's "mentoring."
TV Review: Californication 2.5 – Vaginatown
Television By Rob Hunter on October 29, 2008 | Comments (8)After getting dumped by Karen, Hank is relegated to living at Ashby's mansion. In order to distract Hank from his heartbreak, Ashby arranges a sex session with popular, yet incredibly annoying, celebrity chef, Chloe Metz.
TV Review: Californication 2.4 – The Raw & the Cooked
Television By Rob Hunter on October 20, 2008 | Be the First To CommentHank and Karen throw a dinner party for a few close friends — and as expected, it doesn't resemble anything close to smooth, quiet evening.
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