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From the New York Times: René Morel, Master Restorer of Rare Violins, Dies at 79He was one of the greats whose careful handwork was responsible for sustaining much of the world's best music.
Also from the New York Times, The Machine That Makes You Musical is an article about how iPad applications allow the machine to be used to simulate a variety of musical instruments. It is certainly a wonderful thing to think that everyone should be involved in making music, or loving music, and playing music with others from around the world, but is it OK that that music be played without effort and without skill? Is that how we can best arise as skilled and creative human beings?
A third interesting component is that the company that makes Guitar Hero has announced that it is going to discontinue the product. It was introduced in 2005, and had children across the US pretending they were rock stars while strumming along, not making real music, but pretending to do so. It was a high profit item for some time, but as sales have fallen, the company is moving on to other things.
Can you see some interesting things in this juxtaposition? Are there cultural values at risk? It is said that human culture must arise anew within each generation. Perhaps in the long run we will be left fiddling around on real fiddles, with our own musical inclinations having been abandoned by developers as they race along to new profits.... Perhaps a good thing. It is best when human culture is hands-on and arises within the agency of our human hands.
Today in the CSS woodshop, 4th, 5th and 6th grade students made toys and the high school students turned wood and cut dovetails.The first dovetailed box is complete as you can see in the photos above.
My advice?
Make, fix and create...
Monday, November 28, 2011
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That CSS student's face shows why what you do is worthwhile. That kind of pride in achievement can't be achieved with a computer game.
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Demonstrating the historical reliability of the Bible through archaeological research and related apologetic investigation.
Is man the basic cause of all the earth's problems? Would the planet be better off if man did not exist on it at all? Some environmentalists think so.
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LUCKNOW: From tall apartments to multiplexes and malls, this zone of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation witnessed the maximum growth in terms of population and the construction activities in the last few years. And yet, civic woes continue to be a blot on all such development activities.
In fact, a mall with all A-class facilities and a locality lacking drinking water supply exist side by side in this zone comprising 17 wards in all. Prominent and prestigious wards like Gomtinagar and Indiranagar, which have been witnessing lopsided development in the absence of enough coordination between various civic agencies add to the zone's glam quotient.
Residents point out how their aspirations to live in a residential locality lay shattered. "Even basic amenities like drinking water and proper drainage have never been up to the mark," said Alok Mathur, a resident of Kalyanpuri. He said that leave alone the poor condition of over head tanks, even hand pumps have also gone dry over a period of time in some localities. "And no government agency is bothered about it," he said. Ramesh Lal, a resident of Viram Khand in Gomtinagar said that with the coming up of Gomtinagar Extension, the crisis would only rise.
Complaining about the lackadaisical attitude of the civic officials, DS Tomar, a resident of Vinay Khand said, "It was only priority areas in the ward that were taken up by the civic authorities, while leaving the rest to their fate altogether."
Gomtinagar corporator, Awadhesh Mishra is candid in admitting that there has been complete absence of government attention throughout the five years. "The situation deteriorated in the last two years when funds were not made available to the corporators," said Mishra a BJP corporator. This time Mishra will not contest as the seat has been reserved for woman. So, it will be his wife, Kiran Mishra who will be trying her luck on a BJP ticket.
Indiranagar ward happens to be another one where both local representatives and the government did not bother much to give attention, even as all sorts of civic problems swirled around the residents. However, Indiranagar corporator, Ram Mohan Agarwal claims that he managed to serve the ward in whatever possible ways he could. "People always have high expectations with the corporator, which is probably the lowest level of public representation in an urban set up," Agarwal said.
One of the problems that the residents in the locality have been facing is that of poor drainage and bad conditions of roads. Most of the sectors in this one of the biggest residential colonies have been facing severe water logging. In fact, there have been a couple of accidents in which people had lost their lives. In 2010, a four-year-old boy fell into a dug up drain in sector-8 and died. Like Mishra, Agarwal, a former Congress corporator who switched over his loyalty to BSP, too will not be contesting the elections this time. Instead, his wife Poonam Agarwal is in the fray. She, however, will contest as an independent.
Barely five kilometres away is Chinhat, one of the most backward wards in the zone. Ward corporator, Sunita Devi who contested as an SP corporator said that rarely any help came from the municipal administration. "The locality has been prone to water logging since it is low lying," she said.
For residents of Paper Mill ward the municipal services have gone from bad to worse in the last five years. "The condition of sewerage has been extremely poor," said Ram Dev, a resident of Baba ka Purwa locality. Similar complaints were raised by residents of Bhikampur also.
For Rajesh Singh Gabbar, the Congress corporator who later switched his loyalty to BJP, it has been a fairly bad experience as a corporator. "There were times when municipal officials were not available at all to lodge our complaints. People know us and we are accountable to them," he said. He, however, maintained that somehow he managed to put pressure on the municipal authorities to put in place better civic amenities like roads and proper construction of drains. Gabbar, too, will not be contesting the elections this time as the seat has been reserved for woman. No prize for guessing, it will be Gabbar's wife, Deepanjali Singh who will take his place.
This zone too is dominated by BJP corporators. Out of 17 wards, eight corporators of BJP were initially elected. Later their number rose to nine with the addition of Rajesh Singh Gabbar to the tally. Congress received yet another jolt in 2007 when Ram Mohan Agarwal walked into BSP camp reducing the Congress tally to just one. Samajwadi Party on the other had four corporators in wards like Chinhat, Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Nishatganj and Ismailganj-2.
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hey!! Swaybone has some shows coming up!! look up our concert calendar and come enjoy some awesome music!! we are starting a kickstarter campaign and would love for you to watch our video outtakes!!
Swaybone will be performing at Hayward memorial park along with some awesome bands!! come out to this free all ages show!! the info is in the our show schedules!!
We have a show in Cotati, Ca May 2nd and in Oakland ,Ca May 17th check out on our show list for details, and in the meantime check out our jam videos and recent pics of our band and members, get to know us and feel free to ask questions and comment!
Hey all! Swaybone here wishing everyone a great weekend, we will be posting up our next shows soon!
Check out The Music Video IN Progress Video for our New Single "Dissolver" !!! tell us how you like it!! And Don't forget to come out this Saturday for the bands4bands Award ceremony in Hayward ca at the Kupe lounge!! We will be performing our Nominated for Best song "Big Picture" !!
Swaybone has been nominated for Best Song "Big Picture" and Jasmine for Best Backup Vocals!! Come to this event see Swaybone play and other awesome Bands and be a part of this 14th annual Awards Program!! All Ages Invited!! https://www.facebook.com/events/218662938320531/
Hope everyone is doing good in this February month, its a little cold ..but come out and and enjoy the music from Swaybone at our next show in Livermore. We also are finishing up our new song "Dissolver" ...ask us anything ..we love feedback!! Swaybone wants you to have an awesome Thursday!!
Hope Everyone Enjoyed their Christmas and New Years Holiday, Swaybone is bringing in the new year with more shows and Music Video Coming SOon, Please stay updated we will be having a New Band Page On facebook up soon! Swaybone wants to rock With you!!!
We will be having another show in jan on the 19 at the Milk Bar in San Francisco! Stay connected for details in our son to be event!
WE HAVE A SHOW IN SAN FRANCISCO AT 50 MASON SOCIAL HOUSE FRIDAY DEC 6TH!! INFO: show starts at 8 !! http://50masonsocialhouse.com/


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Memorial Service at Stevenage
A Memorial Service for His Holiness Pope Shenouda III was held at St. George's Cathedral, Stevenage, on 24 March. Bishop Angaelos officiated and clergy of both the Oriental Orthodox and other traditions officiated. Abba Seraphim and Archbishop Athanasios (Syriac Orthodox Church) chanted the psalms; the Bishop of Southwark (The Right Rev'd Christopher Chessum) read the Pauline Epistle and a message from The Archbishop of Canterbury; Abba Seraphim also chanted the Psali Adam and gave the Final Benediction. Among the bishops present were His Eminence Archbishop Antonios (Ethiopian Orthodox Church) and His Grace Bishop Elisey (Russian Orthodox Church) whilst the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Roman Catholic Church, the Armenian Apostolic Church and the Eritrean Orthodox Church were represented by priests. There were also a number of Coptic Orthodox priests who participated in the service. The British Orthodox Church was also represented by Father Simon Smyth, Father Seraphim Mina, Father Peter Farrington, Deacon Mark Saunders, Deacon Christopher Barnes and a number of subdeacons, readers and laity. There was a large congregation including state and civic leaders and all present were invited to sign the Book of Condolence for His Holiness.
Anglican-Oriental Orthodox Regional Forum
A meeting of the Anglican-Oriental Orthodox Regional Forum took place at Lambeth Palace on 15 June 2010.
This forum exists to promote contacts between the Anglican and Oriental Orthodox communities in the UK, and to provide a context in which discussions about the practical and spiritual challenges facing both communions can take place.
At this last meeting His Grace Bishop Angaelos of the Coptic Orthodox Church was nominated as the Oriental Orthodox co-chairman, and Father Peter Farrington of the British Orthodox Church within the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate was nominated the Oriental Orthodox co-secretary.
Other Orthodox bishops present were His Eminence Metropolitan Seraphim of the British Orthodox Church, and His Grace Archbishop Athanasios of the Syrian Orthodox Church, together with Bishop Geoffrey Rowell of Gibraltar in Europe, the Anglican co-chairman. Other Oriental Orthodox clergy represented their churches while the Anglican participation included a number of priests, including Canon Jonathan Goodall, the Archbishop of Canterbury's chaplain and ecumenical officer.
A fruitful conversation took place among the representative Anglican and Oriental Orthodox bishops and priests, and plans were discussed for the future direction and membership of the Forum. The forum usually meets trwice a year.
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- May 1:
- Boston bombing: 3 new suspects held, including college friends of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
- Apr 30:
- Boston Marathon bombings: Martinez boy injured in blast returns home
- Marin Academy grad hurt in Boston Marathon bombing on the mend
- Apr 26:
- Boston Marathon bombing suspect transferred to prison
- Apr 23:
- A talented artist and now, bombing suspect's wife
- Older Boston bombing suspect frequently visited jihadist websites, U.S. officials say
- Apr 22:
- Boston bombing suspect Tsarnaev charged with using WMD, could face death penalty
- Apr 21:
- Police: Boston bomber may have been killed by his own brother
- Interrogators wait to question wounded Boston bomb suspect
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- Boston bombing suspect hospitalized following arrest
- Apr 19:
- Boston bombing suspects wanted to fit in, friends say
- Bay Area News Group editorial: Boston chaos stirs a nation
- Boston bombing suspect's U-Mass Dartmouth classmates: He was 'calm,' 'cool,' 'laid back'
- Boston bombing suspects' sister says she doesn't know what got into them
- Boston manhunt: MIT police chief says slain officer Sean Collier was dedicated, well-liked
- Boston bombing suspects: Who are the two brothers?
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- What we know about the Boston Marathon explosion
- Apr 17:
- Marin runners stick together, won't be intimidated by Boston Marathon tragedy
- Source: Authorities recover Boston bombing pressure cooker lid
- Editorial: Boston Marathon tragedy bonds a grieving nation
- Apr 16:
- Martinez boy injured by shrapnel at Boston Marathon remains in intensive care
- Boston bombing injuries include nails, BBs
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- San Rafael's Varner manages 26th-place finish during tragic Boston Marathon
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MARTINEZ -- The prognosis for a 12-year-old Martinez boy injured in the Boston Marathon bombings and scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday afternoon is good, a family friend said Wednesday.
Aaron Hern, who has been sedated while recovering from shrapnel injuries, was scheduled to undergo surgery later this morning, said Sandra Hall, a friend of the family acting as the Hern's spokeswoman. But doctors have told the family they expect the boy to recover, she said.
Aaron was in Boston with his family to cheer on his mother, Katherine, as she ran the marathon. The blast sent shrapnel into his upper left leg,
"He has three wounds on his upper left thigh, and one of them is an open wound about the size of an open hand," Hall said via phone Wednesday morning. In Wednesday's surgery, doctors will determine if the boy will need a skin graft," Hall said.
Aaron's hair and eyebrows also were singed during the explosions, Hall said.
Family members have been overwhelmed by support from the community, Hall said. Children's Hospital in Boston put up Aaron's family in an apartment, and prayers and well-wishes have been received from people near and far, Hall said.
On Tuesday, a Martinez restaurant, Roxx on Main, hosted a fundraiser that raised $4,500, Hall said. The restaurant, located at 627 Main St., donated its tips and proceeds to the Herns.
"The family can't believe the outpouring of love," Hall said. "Every call they receive, every email they read, every text has been an outpouring of good wishes and love for their son."
Aaron is a student at Martinez Junior High, where he excels athletically and academically, administrators said. Principal Helen Rossi said Tuesday that the eighth grade is collecting donations for travel expenses and that some classes are making cards to send to the family.
"It was one act of evil, and since then, the family has been touched by thousands of angels." Hall said. "They can't express their gratitude enough."
Check back for updates to this story.
Erin Ivie and Katie Nelson contributed to this story. Contact Rick Hurd at 925-945-4789 and follow him at Twitter.com/3rdERH.


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Tags bob dylan, janis joplin, the doors, neil young
Genres classic rock, rock, folk, singer-songwriter, 60s (beta) (flag as incorrect)
Published November 13, 2012
Eight beautiful songs.
Cheer up songs by Debbie V
songs that make you happy.
the kinks, t-rex, devendra banhart, rolling stones
Music for faeries. by Debbie V
For hazy days.
high, calm, sleepy
Fifteen Favourites by Debbie V
Fifteen Favourite artists of mine.
jonimitchell, davidbowie, joydivision, pattismith, oldschool
Songs about the earth by Debbie V
A few little tracks to relax, drink tea and stare at the hills.
nature, soft, chill, tea


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Patricia E. "Pat" Black died Friday, June 20, 2014, at her home in Thorndale, Pa. She was 67.
She was the loving wife of Carrell C. Black, with whom she had shared 30 years of marriage.
She was the daughter of the late Chester and Jesse (Agnew) Thompson.
Pat graduated from Upper Darby High School in 1965.
She enjoyed her children and grandchildren immensely. Outside of the home, she excelled in customer service. She was employed by the Hatboro Borough District Magistrate and for Burpee Seed Co. of Warminster.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two sons, James McClay (Mary) and Scott McClay (Ginger); her two daughters, Caroline Black and Emily Gibson; six grandchildren, Heather, James, Christian, Cameron, Ryan and Isabella; and her brother, Thomas Thompson.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Chester and sister, Jesse Helen Gladue.
Her family will receive relatives and friends, after 10 a.m., Saturday, June 28, in Lehman United Methodist Church, 300 S. York Rd, Hatboro, where her memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Whitemarsh Memorial Park.
Farewell messages may be conveyed online at the funeral home's web site listed below. Baskwill Funeral Home,


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Campus Resources for Pitzer Students
The Office of Student Affairs
Scott Hall
On the co-curricular, social and campus life side of this educational endeavor, the Office of Student Affairs is the key source of information, advice, active support and programs. Fundamentally, we help students achieve their personal and collective goals in this residential community. The array of activities available is extensive enough to exhaust even the most energetic student. There is something for everyone. We seek to make such opportunities visible and available. We also recognize that at times individuals may diverge from the community's standards of behavior. In such instances, it is the task of the Office of Student Affairs to address the individual and the behavior and to pursue such responses as seem appropriate for the individual and the community. We provide much of the content and the context for new students' introduction to Pitzer, both during New Student Orientation and in ongoing programs throughout the year. We offer assistance and referrals for students' problems as they arise. Through our role in the Academic Standards Committee, we track low grades and seek to offer assistance and counsel as patterns of poor performance emerge. In the event of illness or personal crisis, a student can ask us to alert relevant faculty that classes and/or assignments may be missed.
Academic Support Services
Scott Hall 121
Pitzer Academic Support Services provides accommodations for students with a documented disability, as well as academic assistance and/or personal concerns including help with scheduling, study skills, time management techniques, tutoring and writing assistance.
Career Services
Scott Hall 126
We want to see you! Life after Pitzer may seem a long way off (it's really not), and thinking about it may feel scary (it doesn't have to be). If you know EXACTLY what you want to do after you graduate, you should visit Career Services. We can help you explore and reach your goals through refining your application materials for jobs or grad school, improving your interviewing skills, making connections with Pitzer alumni, finding internships and researching post-graduate opportunities. If you have absolutely no clue (or only a hazy idea) of what you want to do after you graduate than you should DEFINITELY visit Career Services. We can work with you to thoughtfully and progressively map out a plan during your four years at Pitzer that will lead to a rewarding start to your post-graduate life. You may be thinking, "I have plenty of time to worry about my career, I'll stop by Career Services next year." True, you do have plenty of time, but please use it wisely.
The Rabbit Hole (Substance Abuse Counselor)
Mead Hall 107
A substance abuse counselor is available to provide confidential and anonymous support and referral services to students whose lives are affected by drugs and alcohol. Services are available to all students including those who are concerned about the drug use of a family member or friend. The counselor also provides information and resources for students completing research, and coursework in the area of addiction, abuse and recovery.
Center for Asian Pacific American Students (CAPAS)
Mead Hall
CAPAS seeks to enrich and develop social, intellectual and personal growth in our students by providing Asian American resources as well as a welcoming and supportive environment. The Center serves as an advocate for the Asian and Pacific Islander community, and promotes an educational dialogue that embraces the unique experiences of ethnic communities, the cultural fabric of our institution. CAPAS provides resources to promote and enhance academic, cultural, social and political experiences for students. Through the collaboration of the Asian American Sponsor Program, a student-run mentoring program, students are invited to take part in retreats, tutorials, leadership development, relationship building, and education and career planning. CAPAS is dedicated to diversity by involving all members of the community in its programs and activities.
Pitzer Mailroom
Atherton Hall 101
As you prepare for your arrival to campus, there are a few things you should know prior to sending packages to the mailroom. If your question is not answered here, please do not hesitate to contact the mailroom at firstname.lastname@example.com
When can I mail my things to Pitzer? (New students and returning students)
- You may begin mailing things to the Mail Center one week prior to your arrival date. The Mail Center does not have room to store your items. If you are a new student, please use the following format when sending your items, as you will receive your permanent mailbox number when you arrive to campus:
HOLD FOR NEW STUDENT: (Student's Name)
Pitzer College
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How do I know I have a package?
- When a package arrives an email alert will be sent to your Pitzer address. Please check your emails before coming to the Mail Center asking if a package arrives
When do new students receive a box number?
- You will be given your mail box number and combination when you arrive to campus. It is your responsibility to memorize your mailbox combination. It is suggested you store the information in your phone or keep it somewhere safe in your room. If you lose your combination, you can get a replacement during the hours of 8:00am to 10:00am and then again after 2:30pm.
What kind of supplies can I purchase at the mailroom?
- The Mail Center does not carry supplies. We recycle! Empty boxes are placed in Mail Center lobby and can be used by by other students. Packing popcorn is sometimes available. We do carry priority mailing supplies but, in order to receive those supplies, you will need to utilize the priority mailing service.
I have medications delivered on the weekends and the Mail Center is closed. What should I do?
- The regular Mail Center hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00pm. We will sign for any package that arrives for you during regular business hours. If you have something delivered over the weekend, it will arrive on Monday, as the Mail Center is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Please be sure to plan accordingly when arranging any type of special delivery.
What happens if I get a package that needs a signature confirmation?
- The Mail Center will sign for any packages that arrive during regular business hours.
I am not a Pitzer student, but I want to deliver flowers/cakes to my student? What is the best way to do this?
- The Mail Center accepts all deliveries. We do our very best to make sure they get to your student before leaving for the day. When it is flower/ cake we will call your student and inform them they have a perishable package. We understand that it is a special occasion and want to make every attempt to make sure it will be special for your student.
Bernard Hall Computer Lab
Bernard Hall
The Bernard Hall Computer Center features two laboratories, one with Macintosh computers and the other with IBM PC compatible computers. The primary purpose of these labs is to be available for students to use for electronic communications instruction, Internet research and preparation of term papers. All are multi-media capable and are connected to the campus-wide network and Internet. Access is available to the other campus resources along with the libraries' online catalog and CD database collections.
Services & resources available to students:
• Email accounts upon arrival at Pitzer
• Electronic discussion groups
• Free high-speed Internet access
• Computer-related training and workshops
• Printing in color and black and white (200 pages free black and white printing each semester)
• Student consultant assistance for solving problems during operational hours
• Access to the lab 24 hours a day
• Scanners and a variety of application software
• Student file server access for file storage and Web page publishing
• Wireless access over much of the campus
The Kenneth and Jean Pitzer Computer Classroom is equipped with 18 computers for use in statistical research and instruction. Broad Hall also houses two specialty computer labs, a 16-station language lab and a 10-station statistics lab.
The Fletcher Jones Language and Cultural Lab
Broad Hall 208 & 209
The Fletcher Jones Language and Culture Laboratory is a state-of-the-art facility that offers students and faculty a variety of resources in support of language learning and the study of cultures. It has a full computer lab with 16 PCs, a spacious lounge and study area, audio-visual equipment and a small library.
Office of Study Abroad
West Hall Q100
Understanding different cultural perspectives is a fundamental goal of a Pitzer education. To assist you in encountering such perspectives, Pitzer offers a variety of transformative, study abroad programs for a semester or a summer. These experiences feature significant interaction with people of other cultures through intensive language study, homestays, coursework to deepen knowledge of your host community and opportunities for independent research. More than 70 percent of Pitzer students choose to participate in a study abroad program by the time they graduate. Pitzer College offers its own programs in Botswana, China, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Italy, Japan and Nepal as well as exchange opportunities at universities in Argentina, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Mexico, Morocco, South Africa, Spain, Thailand and Turkey. A limited number of spaces are allotted for other program options. Your faculty adviser and the Office of Study Abroad staff can assist you in learning about the opportunities.
The Writing Center
Mead Hall 131
The Writing Center is a free service provided to all Pitzer students. Tutors include faculty members, Claremont Graduate University students and Pitzer students. The Center's trained staff members are ready to help with any number of writing projects, including class papers, application essays, resumés, cover letters and personal writing projects such as poems and short stories. The primary goal of the Center is to help students become more skilled and confident writers. To achieve this goal, tutors strive to meet the individual needs of students by assisting with overall organization and idea development as well as basic grammar and mechanics. The Center also organizes afternoon workshops and master classes that provide advanced instruction in specific writing genres and address some of the most common writing challenges.
Working on Campus – Student Employees
Human Resources, McConnell Suite 310
An on-campus job offers more than just a paycheck and short commute! It's an opportunity to build skills and gain experience that will prepare you for your future career. Students who want to work will normally be successful in finding a job. You should begin your job search as soon as you arrive on campus for a better opportunity and wider selection of available jobs.
There are two categories of Student Employment: Federal Work Study and Non-Work Study. When working on campus in either a work study or non-work study position, Pitzer considers you an employee and therefore, must follow all applicable state and federal labor laws.
Community Engagement Center
Scott Hall 108 (A-C)
CEC supports Pitzer faculty, students, staff and community partners in forwarding social responsibility and community engagement in surrounding communities through research, service, advocacy, and action.
Since its founding in 1963, Pitzer College has been committed to teaching students to be responsible citizens of communities both local and global by applying the study of liberal arts to concrete actions that benefit others. With the generous support of two major contributors, the W.M. Keck and James Irvine Foundations, Pitzer established the Community Engagement Center in 1999 to further this commitment through a variety of programs integrating work in the field with work in the classroom.
Community Based Education connects students and faculty with local organizations to create community-based research, service learning and experiential education opportunities that enhance the social, environmental, cultural and economic health of our communities. CEC serves as a liaison between the academic institution and community partners, provides internship opportunities, and assistance with funding and programming, as well as providing logistical support to students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
Atherton Hall 415-417
Jumpstart is a national non-profit working toward the day every child enters school prepared to succeed. Through Jumpstart, Claremont College students work in teams of 5-6 spending about 8-10 hours each week in local preschools serving low-income neighborhoods. 50% of children from low-income families start school up to two years behind their peers. Since these inequalities tend to increase with time, a child's experience in preschool is directly linked to their greater academic success.
Jumpstart is committed to creating sustainable change in early childhood education and advocating for equality in access to high-quality education We are looking for dedicated and passionate students to serve as volunteers or work-study paid employees for the 2014-2015 academic year! If you love working with children, have any interest in teaching or just want to get involved in impactful community engagement, Jumpstart is for you! Training, transportation, amazing support and a $1,200 award are provided to all staff who complete our program.
Apply today!
You do need to apply to use the Zipcar service. Although there is no application fee, an annual $25.00 membership fee will be applied if you are approved to use a Zipcar. Zipcar provides cars to students age 18 and over with good driving records. The cars are located right here on campus and can be rented by the hour or for the day. Gas and insurance are included! For more detailed information or to join Zipcar visit www.zipcar.com/pitzer.
Current rates for Pitzer College students (prices vary depending on type of car):
During your first year, you will receive a $35 credit towards your first reservation.
– Weekday rental: $7.00-$8.00 per hour (depending on vehicle model) or $66 for the day
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Lol anywho. I've recently grown very fond of beans. Black, red but especially refried beans. I'm looking for some healthy ideas of meals or snacks to eat these with other then tacos..
Food Talk And Fabulous Finds - Beans beans the magical fruit....View Full Version : Beans beans the magical fruit.... WeightForMe 08-23-2011, 12:39 AM Lol anywho. I've recently grown very fond of beans. Black, red but especially refried beans. I'm looking for some healthy ideas of meals or snacks to eat these with other then tacos.. Suzanne 3FC 08-23-2011, 01:04 AM I love them :) I make a vegetarian chili that is out of this world, and use 3 beans - kidney, black bean, and cannellini beans. I make a bean salad with small beans, sherry vinegar, mustard seed, smoked olive oil, agave nectar, diced roasted red peppers, and onions. I love gigantes beans (truly GIANT white beans) in a smoked tomato sauce, and I smoke the tomatoes myself. Yummy :T I make baked beans from scratch and include pasilla de oaxaca peppers. These are pasilla peppers that are smoked in a different way and have a unique campfire smoke flavor completely different from any smoked pepper you've ever tried. Very hard to find but worth it. Now I'm hungry :p zoodoo613 08-23-2011, 07:43 AM I make black beans with sauteed onion, jalepeno, a touch of curry and a whole bunch of cilantro and serve it over brown rice. I make a big bean salad, but usually only for party/potluck, because it's so big. Use a can each of a bunch of different colors of beans, in the smallest size you can find (black, white, pinto, red, brown) 3 or 4 cans. Once can of corn. Finely dice onion, jalepeno (seeded first), celery, sweet pepper if you want (my recipes are all very free flowing). Add cilantro (always fresh, there's just no point to the dried stuff). Dress with an olive oil and lemon juice. Somni 08-23-2011, 08:22 PM On a day when I don't feel like doing a complicated meal, I do 1 lb (or thereabouts) of diced chicken breast, can of low fat/sodium chicken broth, black beans, fresh or frozen corn (love trader joe's frozen roasted corn), and a can of low sodium diced tomatoes not drained. I cook the chicken first, then add everything else and add cumin, cayenne, and chili powder to taste (I tend to season liberally :)) and heat it through. I eat it like a soup with a little bit of low fat shredded cheddar on top, but hubby likes to take more 'chunky stuff' than liquid and half eat it with a spoon, half scoop it with tortilla chips. I like the crockpot chicken taco chili on the Skinny Taste site - it uses black and kidney beans. I made a yummy easy side dish with tacos a little while back, it was Eating Well's Easy Fiesta Beans (recipe and nutritional info is on their site). It was just a can of fat free spicy refried beans mixed with a can of no salt added pinto beans, half a cup of your favorite salsa, and 1/3 c. of sharp cheddar cheese all cooked together then put in a baking dish topped with another 1/3 c of sharp cheddar and some sliced scallions. I think it says to broil it for a couple of minutes. Between the salsa we picked and the spicy refried beans, there was a definite kick to it. :) tommy 08-23-2011, 08:55 PM When the weather cools, beans are great in a soup with kale or chard or other sturdy greens and some sausage if you like. You can any beans you enjoy just like hummus (made with garbanzos) and use as a dip for vegetables or a sandwich spread. Mashed beans, thinned with water or stock plus salsa to taste can be a great filling easy soup. WeightForMe 08-24-2011, 12:14 AM Mmm all these sound delicious. Thanks for the ideas! OnaMission29 08-25-2011, 12:42 AM I am a new bean fan too. My new fav is adapted from those tuna is wonderful commercials. Its a can of tuna with cannellini beans, chopped tomato and onion and a little bit of light italian dressing. Its really good .... and easy ;) Restypines 08-25-2011, 06:52 PM Beans, mainly pinto with lemon, freshly squeezed is so good. Or refried beans with fresh lemon, is a WONDERFUL dip! kat618 08-25-2011, 07:21 PM I also love beans and truly think that is what has made my weight loss so successful this time around. My new favorite is Bushs grillin beans, the Texas Ranchero ones the others have too much sugar for me. I take shredded lettuce (I buy a bag of it already shredded at Wal-Mart for about $2.00) I drain the Texas Ranchero beans and warm them up then put them once warmed up on top of the lettuce then add some WW shredded cheese, tons of salsa, a few sliced black olives and diced tomatoes and a dollop of Greek yogurt or FF sour cream. It is WONDERFUL, taste like a taco salad. My other favorite is fat free refried beans. I add to them some dry taco seasoning mix (no water just the dry mix) and mix it in and warm those up and put on my low carb wrap, or even on a tostado shell and they are also great with the baked tortilla chips to make your own bean nachos. BerkshireGrl 08-29-2011, 12:43 AM Yum! Thanks for all the great ideas! For a late night easy dinner, I just ate a plate of Old El Paso fat-free spicy refried beans with some Tabasco sauce and lettuce, and was marveling how low Point they are (3.5 old style Points for the 16 oz. can), how filling, and how tasty :T Definitely will be using more beans in my weight-loss cooking! vBulletin® v3.6.7, Copyright ©2000-2015, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
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Baring Your Identity - Anit-body test to crack down on drug cheaters
October 2002
INEEL scientist, Vicki Thompson, has developed a new method of drug detection that promises to spoil the evasive plans of dishonest drug testees.
All those tricksters tempted to cheat on their next drug test - by clandestine swapping of sample vials or by slipping chemical additives into the mix - should think again. INEEL scientists Vicki Thompson and Diane Key, in collaboration with Miragen, Inc., have developed a new method of drug detection that promises to spoil their evasive plans.
With just a few drops of saliva, the INEEL scientists' method signals drug test results along with the donor's identity. Their initial findings were reported in the June 2002 publication of the Office of the National Drug Control Policy's Conference Proceedings, "Counterdrug Research and Development: Technologies for the Next Decade."
The key ingredient in their method is a test strip that highlights individual-specific auto-antibodies (ISAs) - a barcode-like pattern of proteins unique to each person.
"Everyone has them," Thompson said. "And even identical twins have different patterns."
What's more, the antibody profiling technique delivers the undeniable mark of an individual in just a few simple steps. "In fact, it's so easy, I've had fifth-graders do it," Thompson added.
Traditional drug testing methods don't measure up
In contrast to Thompson's test, traditional methods of drug testing generally seek out traces of drugs in urine. That means donors must be afforded the privacy of a bathroom, a factor that can give undue opportunity for sample manipulation or substitution.
In recent years, an entire drug test evasion industry has sprung up, making the prospects even simpler for would-be test fakers. "Just do a web search for drug testing and page after page of products pop up that can be added to urine or that you can drink - and the test comes out clean," Thompson said.
And that's no joke. For as little as $20, one can order special concoctions promising to flush all unwanted toxins in an hour. In lieu of that, the web-based company, Assured Testing Resources, offers drug-free substitution urine for a mere $35, handily packaged for ease of carrying and delivery at "proper submission temperature."
Cheating is a big problem, Thompson said, particularly in environments such as correctional facilities where inmates are routinely tested. "But with saliva," Thompson added, "they won't be able to do that as easily."
Not only does the INEEL team's saliva-based test make doctoring test results difficult, but even if a decoy sample were to get in the mix, it wouldn't pass muster. The protein bar code would reveal the mismatch when compared with the taker's unique antibody "fingerprint," and the fraudulent sample could be eliminated in a matter of hours.
Identity in a snap
The profiling test - developed for medical use by the Irvine, California-based biotechnology company, Miragen, Inc., in 1995 - relies on proteins embedded on a strip that recognize and hang on to antibodies present in all body fluids. A series of chemical washes stains the bound proteins, highlighting an array of clear, blue bands.
The INEEL group got involved in 1997 to explore the technology as a forensic tool. First, they looked to the test as an alternative to DNA-based methods of matching suspects to evidence gathered at crime scenes.
The profiling test proved to be an incredibly accurate indicator of identity, even under extremely adverse conditions, according to the team's earlier work. They were able to match adulterated blood samples - mixed with gasoline, urine, animal blood and even other human samples, conditions mimicking those often found at crime scenes - to a person an impressive 91 percent of the time.
Though there are a large number of bands in the antibody ladder, in most cases, identities can be assigned at a glance because of distinctive spots characteristic of an individual - a thick band here or a missing one there, Thompson said. And the test costs less, takes less time, and requires less technical know-how than DNA-based methods - not to mention its versatility.
"The test can literally be performed in the back of a pickup truck and still work," Thompson said.
While the test has not yet been approved for admission in court, the team's success led Thompson to pursue other potential law-enforcement applications for the identity screen.
Building a better drug test
To link the antibody test to one able to detect traces of drugs, the INEEL scientists first adapted Miragen's method for blood screening for use with saliva. Four lucky volunteers then enjoyed sweets - including butterscotch, lemon candy, and chocolate - to ensure these common indulgences didn't mar the ID's accuracy. Next, they partook of alcohol, coffee, and even brushed their teeth just before handing over a wad of spit.
The antibody test held true. The culinary splurging had no effect on the outcome of the identity screen.
Add antibodies sensitive to two illegal drugs - cocaine and methamphetamine - into the mix, and a new drug test was born. Further tinkering will be required to perfect the method, but so far, the future looks bright for drug test profiling.
Despite its many benefits, the test does have one drawback - the time it takes to process. Though speedier than DNA-based identity methods, the antibody profile technique is lengthy compared to drug-testing methods lacking an identity screen. The new drug test takes five hours to generate compared to five minutes for urine-based methods.
Still, the reaction from law enforcement officers has been overwhelmingly positive so far, Thompson said. The added identity information outweighs the cost in time.
And there may be ways around the additional hours.
"I'd love to make it faster," Thompson said. "Physically capturing the antibodies on the strips takes time, but if we could miniaturize things with chip technology, we could get the testing time down to as little as ten or fifteen minutes."
Expansive possibilities
The true test of their method is yet to come. Though no final plans have been made, Thompson hopes to bring the identity-drug screen to a real-world situation, trying it out on inmates and comparing the results to those of the standard method.
And don't be surprised if antibody profiles find their way to other law enforcement arenas. Wildlife organizations have already expressed interest in applying the method to link poachers to their illegal prey, Thompson said, and the test could be used to ensure sporting dogs are clean and sober before a big race.
So take some good advice - stay on the straight and narrow.
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Sliedrecht/London, 21 March 2014 – AI Avocado B.V. (the "Offeror"), a company ultimately indirectly controlled by funds advised and managed by Advent International Corporation ("Advent"), and UNIT4 N.V. ("UNIT4") are pleased to announce that during the post-closing acceptance period (na-aanmeldingstermijn) that ended on 19 March 2014 at 17:40 hours, Amsterdam time (the "Post-Closing Acceptance Period"), 1,372,087 issued and outstanding ordinary shares in the capital of UNIT4 were tendered for acceptance under the Offeror's recommended all-cash public offer for all the issued and outstanding ordinary shares in the capital of UNIT4 Shares (the "Shares") (the "Offer"). The Shares tendered in the Post-Closing Acceptance Period represent approximately 4.53% of the total number of Shares and a value (at the Offer Price of EUR 38.75 per Share) of EUR 53,168,371.
Together with the 28,519,086 Shares that were tendered during the initial offer period, the total number of Shares tendered for acceptance under the Offer amounts to 29,891,173 Shares, which represents approximately 98.79% of the total number of Shares and a value (at the Offer Price of EUR 38.75 per Share) of EUR 1,158,282,954. Together with any open market purchases, the Offeror now holds 30,058,340 Shares, which represents approximately 99.35% of the total number of Shares.
As a result of the acquisition of more than 95% of the Shares by the Offeror, the Offeror and UNIT4 jointly announce that the listing and trading of the Shares on Euronext Amsterdam ("Euronext") will be terminated.
In consultation with Euronext, it has been decided that the last day of trading of the Shares will be on 18 April 2014. This means that the termination of the listing of the Shares shall be effective as of 21 April 2014.
Reference is also made to Sections 6.11(a) and 6.12(a) of the Offer Memorandum.
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So, what do Joe Cocker, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Brenda Lee, and Martina McBride have in common? As many of you guessed, it had something to do with this past week's selection of a new American Idol. All of these artists have performed songs that were later recorded by Idol winners. Kelly Clarkson recorded Franklin's hits "Respect" and "(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman" on the season 1 greatest hits CD. On Flying Without Wings, Ruben Studdard recorded "Superstar," a song that was previously best known as a Carpenters tune but was recorded first by Cocker. Fantasia (pictured) included on Free Yourself her cover of "Always on My Mind," a song Lee was the first to record, before the more familiar versions by Elvis and Willie Nelson. Carrie Underwood recorded McBride's "Independence Day" on the season 4 Showstoppers CD. And Taylor Hicks' self-titled debut disc included Gaye's "Wherever I Lay My Hat."
Only a handful of you got the answer we were looking for, though many spotted the Idol-cover connection. Best wrong answer came courtesy of HeadScratcher regular Patrick A. Yearout, who noted that all five artists recorded songs that were performed this week on the Idol finale. Cocker recorded the Beatles' "With a Little Help From My Friends" (sung by the 12 finalists); Studdard sang Franklin's "You're All I Need to Get By"; Gaye also recorded "You're All I Need…" and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" (sung by the female finalists); Lee covered "For Once in My Life," covered in turn by Tony Bennett during the finale; and McBride has covered "Silent Night," sung in turn by Sholandric Stallworth during the Golden Idol segment. McBride also recorded "Broken Wing," which eventual winner Jordin Sparks sang during the final competition episode last Tuesday.
PopWatch idolizes this week's HeadScratcher winners: Denise B., Jason Booth, Lisa Menaster, and Katie Phillips.
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Kristen Wiig (middle) as Mindy Grayson (image via Entertainment Weekly) |
In her time on SNL, Wiig continuously showed her ability to transform herself into countless wacky characters, from old women to mischievous children. I've been a Wiig fan since she first showed up on the scene and have continued to watch as she filled the void left by the departures of the hilarious Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler. I've always said the women of SNL are the funniest, and Wiig is no exception.
To commemorate her hilarious run on SNL, I've put together a list of her top five funniest recurring characters on the show.
5. Penelope: Everybody knows someone who constantly shows off and one-ups their friends. Penelope, Wiig's hair-twirling braggart, hilariously embodied that type of person. No matter how modest someone's statement might be, Penelope would find a way to be more impressive, often making implausible claims.
4. Gilly: Wiig combined a goofy overbite with a sly smile to create Gilly, the little girl who plays pranks on her classmates and denies responsibility. When the teacher accuses her, she responds with a mischievous "Sorry." Gilly became such a popular character she got to host her own SNL Christmas special.
3. The Target Lady: How can you not laugh at this eccentric cashier who pronounces the store name as "Terget" and sports an unflattering bowl cut? The Target Lady has a tendency to take too long checking people out, because she either drones on about their purchases or runs to retrieve items for herself. This sketch with Justin Timberlake features the Target Lady at her best.
2. Mindy Grayson: This overly dramatic 1960s actress never gets old for me. She's a recurring celebrity contestant on the 1960s game show Secret Word, but Mindy would probably go down in history as the worst game show contestant ever. Wiig's theatrical style of speaking and the conviction with which she gives her appalling clues make Mindy a legend.
1. Dooneese: Words cannot express the intensity with which I laughed at Dooneese's first appearance on SNL. Wiig played the most unconventional member of a group of singing sisters, a spoof of The Lawrence Welk Show. With this sketch, it's better to watch it than read my explanation. Suffice it to say that when I showed Dooneese's first sketch to my friend in high school, she laughed so hard she had to leave the room to recover. You've been warned.
I'll miss Kristen Wiig's fearlessness and ability to transform into original characters, but I hope to see more great characters as she continues her undoubtedly successful career.
Who's your favorite Kristen Wiig character?
Jill O'Rourke is an Entertainment Blogger for Ruffled Feathers. You can read her personal blog and follow her on Twitter.


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After AM broadcasting commenced, and became a commercially viable industry, a great deal of research took place. This was especially so in the 1930s when the Proceedings of the IRE carried many very detailed reports, confirming that a properly designed and constructed AM ground system involves far more than a copper rod stuck into the ground! They also showed how proper ground system configuration contributes to the efficiency of an antenna system by ensuring an adequate low loss path for the extremely valuable, and costly, antenna current. The fact that ground connections can affect radiation efficiency in another way is sometimes overlooked. Under some conditions, an unusually long wire connection to ground can increase radiation by virtue of adding the radiation from the "ghost" dipole in the ground.
Figure 1 illustrates a typical two-tower DA ground system. A buried copper strap connects the two tower bases. Around the base of each tower are 120 radials each the same length in feet as the height of the tower. Each radial is spaced 3 degrees around the 360-degree circle. These radials will intersect midway between the two towers, and at this point a buried copper strap (at right angles to the copper strap joining the two towers) is brazed or hard soldered to the intersection points of the radials from the two towers. The intersecting radials need be no longer than the distance from an individual tower to the intersection point.
Ordinary soft lead tin solder should never be used. It disintegrates under earth chemicals and leads to disconnected radials and copper straps, and unexpected low efficiency.
In some cases, especially in very sandy or low conductivity soil, an expanded copper screen may be buried at the base of the tower. Squares of copper screen either 24'x24' or 48'x48' are commonly used depending on ground conductivity and transmitter power. These overall dimensions take advantage of the standard width of the copper screen and avoid excessive cutting and connecting.
An alternative to expanded copper ground screens is to bury 120 short, 50' radials interspersed at 3-degree intervals between the long radials. This also provides greatly improved low conductivity paths for the antenna current's return. Sometimes the periphery of the ends of these radials is comprised of copper strap forming a circle around the tower base. This is not essential, but it is helpful in low conductivity areas. There is very little to be gained by running a copper strap around the ends of the long radials because normally the current at that point is quite low.
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Miley Cyrus shot to teen stardom as Hannah Montana, and proved herself as both a singing sensation and an actress, and more recently announced her engagement to boyfriend Liam Hemsworth! Find out more about her in Miley Cyrus Fun Facts! Back to Article
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Earlier today we told you that although Robert Griffin III will surely progress this week since it's a known scientific fact that the human body heals itself over time, his knee likely still won't be fully healed before the Redskins' Week 16 game against the Eagles.
Now it seems that could be horrifically awful news. Why? Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said that his quarterback won't start again until he's 100 percent healed, according to The Associated Press.
Alright, so there are your daily RG3 words of terror.
But here's the much more pleasant news. Contrary to my speculation earlier, Shanny said he won't opt to rest Griffin and start Kirk Cousins again merely because the backup impressed with his performance during yesterday's win over the Browns, giving the team an opportunity to rest their regular starter during a favorable matchup prior to a Week 17 divisional showdown against the Cowboys.
From the AP:
Shanahan said the performance won't tempt him to start Cousins again just to give Griffin extra time to rest the knee. Said Shanahan: "If the doctor gives his OK, he's going to play."
Cool. I guess all Griffin's owners need to do now is ensure that their quarterback gets his final examination from Dr. Nick.


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4. You Must Tap a Hot Market
Being in a rapidly expanding market can make up for a lot of mistakes. But is it a requirement for rapid growth? In addition to a new technology or new application of technology, Jerome Katz says it usually is. "[You need] a tipping-point-type market, where something has been building and all of a sudden it's hot," elaborates the St. Louis University Coleman Foundation Chair in Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs can choose to market aggressively and ramp up demand themselves, or husband their resources and build slowly until the market reaches a tipping point on its own. Either way, a fast-growing market is practically a prerequisite for a fast-growing company, Katz argues.
It's a persuasive argument, although it doesn't account for companies like Movex. "The industry is stagnant," concedes Movex founder Suddath. "But it's a $12 billion industry." Under that roof, Suddath, who previously worked in his family's full-service moving business, found ample space for innovation, essentially creating a new market for a service midway between full-service movers and drive-it-yourself truck rentals. The CEO thinks the sky's the limit. "We're hoping to brand this type of service," he says. "People say they're going to U-Haul something. We're hoping they'll say they're going to Movex it."
5. You Must Have the Desire
Inside the chest of every fast-growth entrepreneur beats a heart full of passion for business, says Jeff Williams, president of business startup training and coaching company Bizstarters.com in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Williams is most scornful of the pantheon of fast-growth idols, including the requirements for lots of money, teams of managers and best-in-class products and services.
But after helping more than 4,000 small firms get under-way, Williams does feel that a true passion for the business is essential. "It is so demanding, and almost always takes longer to be rewarded than you think it would, that it requires passion," he says. "You truly love the product or service, you love the selling, you love the customers, you don't even mind customer-service problems."
That's one rule Adams agrees with. "[Passion] plays a role in every startup if they're successful," the serial entrepreneur says. "You'd better be tenacious and you'd better be determined to make that business successful no matter what--even if it requires a lot of sacrifice and late hours."
So is passion the truly unbreakable rule for fast-growth companies? Perhaps, but it depends on what your passion is for. Venture capitalist Biddle points out that for most companies to expand rapidly, the founders must have more passion for growth than for control. "You have to distinguish between those companies that have the capacity to fast-track and those that are willing to do it," he says. In many cases of unfulfilled potential, he says, the reason is that the founder cared more about keeping control than experiencing growth.
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Part of the reason that the rules of fast growth appear to frequently be broken may have to do with sheer numbers. After all, there are millions of entrepreneurial businesses in the United States, all unique. "There isn't just one way," Katz says. "You can pick any 50 characteristics you want, and there are a hundred thousand people that fit that model." At the same time, there probably isn't a model without a hundred thousand exceptions.
Is your company one of those exceptions? Adams urges entrepreneurs not to be too quick to follow the advice of investors. "We were fortunate that we had already had some successful startups, so we didn't need venture capital to start it up," she says. "But had I presented [my idea] to [VCs] at the time, they would have laughed me out of the room."
Rule breaking may, in fact, be inescapable for fast-growth entrepreneurs, many of whom attribute their success specifically to being unlike anything that has ever been seen before. "It's something different-a hybrid," Suddath says of Movex. "We're building an industry where there wasn't an industry before."
Mark Henricks is Entrepreneur's "Staff Smarts" columnist.


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The Saint Mary's Academy Model United Nations was founded in 2005 by Mustafa Naseem; the preeminent success of which gave our institution the distinction to have unionized the very first Executive Council of Students to organize the second ever Model United Nations held in Pakistan and the first High-School level MUN in Pakistan. SMAMUN has the honour and prestige to be listed as one of the two National MUN's recognized by the United Nations itself. The formidable recognition of our arduous SMAMUN Society members is apparent as several of them have excelled to become members and organizers of various MUN's held by not only national but international universities worldwide. These very members have participated and won awards in International MUNs like MUNTR, MUIMUN, WORLDMUN. Being the first to introduce the Best Delegate Crisis Committee, we've proven our leading role for modifying conventional trends to provide you with the best debating experience as our forte. As a matter of fact, SMAMUN'11 was the first MUN to hold a five day conference, an achievement we accolade to this day.
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A few days back she brought you some really nice upskirt photos from London, England and this morning we have some really nice Swimwear that Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is modeling for the Al Yidiz Swimwear 2011 Campaign. They aren't as interesting as the upskirt in London but they definitely get a way better grade than the Victoria's Secret Angels Posing earlier.
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Select the image that you'd like to add to your album (click on it), and click on the "Edit Photo" link immediately above the title block on the far right-hand side..
Click on the drop-down select box next to "Change category? (leave blank to leave alone)" and select the name of the album you wish to move the picture to. (Your albums should appear near the bottom of the list.)


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3D Earth HD with weather info, forecast and temperature on the icon.
- Publisher: Dmitry Alaev
- Genre: Utilities
- Released: 12 Sep, 2012
- Size: 55.3 MB
- Price: FREE!
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Imagine that the entire globe is at your fingertips. Never before has getting weather information been as exciting and interactive as it is in the "3D Earth" application.Amazingly beautiful 3D images of our planet draws your attention for so long that you may forget that the application has other useful features that allows you easy access to precise, global weather information.
The main features of "3D Earth" are the "home screen" and the forecast page with a unique way of scaling the charts. On the "home screen", you can get information on the selected location such as local time and current weather with detailed weather conditions, and, of course, an incredibly beautiful three-dimensional image of the globe with realistic-looking atmosphere, the sun and the stars. You can manually turn it, increase and decrease its size, run the slow spinning animation or stop it. Installed in a cradle or dock station, the application can run as a screensaver, attracting your friends and fellows.
The current weather data is gathered from thousands of professionally installed and maintained weather stations installed mostly at airports. 3D Earth only shows current weather from stations that have reported local weather conditions within the past hour. Current weather data is refreshed every 30 minutes; that is twice as frequent as most other weather providers can offer. Unique 48-hour forecasts from over 80,000 locations around the world provide a level of coverage and detail that simply cannot be found elsewhere.
Current weather information includes: description, air temperature, wind direction and force, humidity, dew point, pressure, visibility, as well as comfort index with reference to current weather conditions.
Detailed weather forecast information includes: description, day and night air temperature, wind direction and force, humidity, UV index, probability of precipitation, and comfort index with reference to current weather conditions.
• Easily select different cities using the city carousel with national flags
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• 48-hour hourly forecast with detailed information with real-time changing of chart step
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Channel Treatments
Channel treatments are used to modify sediment and water movement in stream channels, preventing flooding and debris torrents that threaten downstream communities and resources. These treatments often serve to slow water flow, allowing sediment to settle out, and then release sediments gradually through decay.
Dams made of rocks, logs, straw bales or straw wattles are placed in small drainages to collect sediments and slow the velocity of water traveling down slope. Straw bales are the cheapest and easiest options, but can be short-lived.