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With his new disc, THE INFORMATION, Beck is remixing the term do-it-yourself. Instead of giving fans a premade album cover, he's letting them design their own. Each CD is randomly packaged with one of four sets of funky stickers that you can affix to a blank-grid booklet. (At Beck's concerts, you can fashion a T-shirt with a choice of iron-ons.) To accomplish this feat of democratic art, the singer partnered with design agency Big Active and 20 artists. ''This was a dream come true. It's like getting to create 100 covers instead of one,'' says Beck, who estimates that he's already crafted 30 versions of his own. ''There's no right or wrong way to do it, and that's the point it's everybody's personal expression.'' EW asked three of Beck's celeb fans to stick up for their artistic side.
ON HIS DESIGN ''There's a randomness to the stickers and I wanted to put some sort of
tiny little narrative quality to them. It's very simple: I just wanted
it to feel like there was something moving forward and also had this
feeling of the spontaneity, the chance, and the spark of music.''
ON BECK ''He evolves on every album and at the same time he's always recognizable
as Beck. He's really defining his own genre.''
ON HER DESIGN ''It's creative energy flowing out of him.... I pictured him on a
mystical journey through nature to find his creative expression and
reach his feminine side he has to wander through the mountains and the
clouds and go into a weird pond.''
ON BECK ''He's kind of a genius. I went with my friend to see his concert, and my
friend, who's a musician, just kept saying, 'This is the highest level!'''
ON HIS DESIGN ''The concept Beck was going for reminded me of a high school notebook,
so I just randomly placed the stickers on it the way I would have in
high school. I wanted it to be really cluttered.... I thought it was
really cool of Beck to let people give him a different look an eye
patch, sticking out his tongue, a mustache. It's very self-deprecating
of him.''
ON BECK ''He's one of our greatest innovators. Beck has proven that you can be
successful but still be creative and have integrity about what you do.''

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We need some help with our electric bill. The bill is $250 and some change. They came to shut it off today and I wrote a check which there is no money in the account just to sparer a few days to save us from getting it shut off, I have Lupus and a 2 year old son and can not be in the heat. I asked for payment arrangments and they said its to late also told them about my medical condition and they said unless im on life support there is nothing they can do, I called socail services bc we got help from them in the past and they said its to late for them to help us and if our electric does get shut off they will call child services to come get our son, We get a check from a annuity soon but by the time that gets here it will be to late. I can repay someone back, Im not asking for someone to send me the money directly Im asking for someone to call Delaware Electric Company and pay it to them. Please I am BEGGING for help, Please someone help us!
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me too, im in same boat. here in ct, they have EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE/ tell power company you need it on for medical reasons. which I dont have. YOU WLL NEED DOCTORS letter. goodluck, Im in same boat. Im getting cut soon too. pray for me, and ill pray for you.
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I've kept a beautiful bush of potted rosemary over the winter inside and just noticed all the newer growth covered with powdery mildew. I really don't want to lose this plant (over the winter I've always lost my rosemary) so I wonder if anyone has a good solution to this problem. BTW, I'm usually over in the brugmansia forum. |
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That is not usually powdery mildew, its a wild yeast that florishes on the leaves. This is a somewhat sticky leaf plant and some of that is also house dust. Avoid wetting the leaves, but give it some strong sunlight. Most rosemary types are not very cold hardy, so they can die over winter from killing frosts. Its actually in the evergreen family and if you notice, some pine trees also get a whitish coating on their needles. |
- Posted by herblady49 Z6 PA (My Page) on Tue, Feb 10, 09 at 13:03
This condition will arise if you don't have enough air circulation. Purchase a small fan and keep it on 24/7, but first take your plant to the sink and turn its top into the sink, then wash off all the leaves. Use your fan or a hair dryer to dry off the foliage. Rosemary can become root bound in a pot. Lift you plant out of the pot, and if there are nothing but roots, you'll need to root prune. March is a good time to root prune. Remove your rosemary, use a serrated knife and cut from the sides and bottom. Replant in some new potting soil, and in a couple of weeks fertilize with a good organic fertilizer. Pot bound plants are stressed and suseptible to disease. You can also repot into a larger pot, but you will still need to root prune, so the roots will not continue to wrap around. Watch your watering, because the plant is not growing and overwatering will cause more problems. |
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- Posted by tommysmommy Colorado (My Page) on Tue, Feb 10, 09 at 13:17
Thank you for the good suggestions. Would it be a good idea to cut off the new growth that's affected? It's only the 6" of sticky leaves that have been put out since taking the plant in last October. The older, stiffer needles are not coated. |
- Posted by francescod 6b/7a (My Page) on Tue, Feb 10, 09 at 23:53
Powdery mildew is very common on rosemary brought indoors. The fungus actually penetrates the leaves as it matures and therefore cannot be washed off. You may be able to rub off the white coating on early infections but the fungus is microscopic and will remain behind to infect again. Often, high daytime temperatures followed by low night temps will cause an outbreak (leaves get damp under these conditions). Fluctuations between high and low humidity also will contribute to the problem. Good air circulation certainly a good idea but won't cure it. The time honored home remedy is a mixture of baking soda and water, 1 tablespoon to 1 quart of water. Spray with a hand mister. Depending on the severity of the problem you may see some minor spotting damage left behind when the spores are killed. You may also have to spray more than once. I recently switched to an OMRI approved consumer product called Green Cure which is potassium bicarbonate. It seems to work a little better than baking soda for me. There is also an old home remedy using milk and water, but I have not had success with this method. Apparently it takes repeated treatments to be effective. I have 100's of plants so this type of regimen is not practical. Sulphur spray or oil sprays can also be used but I have found they are ineffective and more often damage the plants or kill them outright if not careful. Treat the whole plant. The fungal spores are all over the plant, it is just the young tender growth that is most susceptible and affected first. I have never heard of a "wild yeast" that causes problems on rosemary or plants in general. |
- Posted by tommysmommy Colorado (My Page) on Mon, Feb 16, 09 at 16:23
Okay, we had a warmish sunny day and I took the plant out and pruned it, top and bottom, gave it new dirt in a new pot and set it out to dry well. I'll try the baking soda and water too, but hope the initial efforts will help. Thanks! |
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A hearty, homecooked meal that everyone will love! Serve with steamed broccoli and sweet corn for a complete vegetarian meal. Submitted by COACH_NICOLE Carbs: 44.9g | Fat: 4.4g | Fiber: 9.5g | Protein: 10.9g | Calories: 254.2
This vegetarian chili can be made on the stove top or in a slow cooker. Submitted by AEGARRISON Carbs: 58.4g | Fat: 2.2g | Fiber: 15.5g | Protein: 14.7g | Calories: 279.8
Celebrate spinach season with this lean and green scramble. Salty feta and velvety eggs combine beautifully with wilted spinach for a filling breakfast that's high in protein. Submitted by HOPEIGETIT2 Carbs: 13g | Fat: 8.7g | Fiber: 2.8g | Protein: 18.4g | Calories: 200.3
This filling vegetarian meal is nutritious and easy to make. Submitted by TWINMOM143 Carbs: 52.7g | Fat: 5.1g | Fiber: 10.2g | Protein: 13.7g | Calories: 284.5
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Technically this is a crustless quiche, but the addition of flour makes for a delicious crusty bottom and sides. Submitted by JENNLOVE Carbs: 13.7g | Fat: 4.6g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 10.3g | Calories: 134.1
This tastes just like cheese pizza! Pair this with a salad and you have a great pizzeria style lunch without the calories attached--or the bill. Submitted by PUNKGIRL213 Carbs: 26.3g | Fat: 8.3g | Fiber: 4.4g | Protein: 15g | Calories: 242.3
This healthy veggie frittata features all of our favorite spring goodies! Serve it with crusty bread and fresh fruit salad for a filling meal. Submitted by RICKIEBETH Carbs: 7.4g | Fat: 8.8g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 10.6g | Calories: 146.2
How does Coach Dean fuel his busy day? With this hearty, healthy breakfast, of course! Submitted by SP_COACH_DEAN Carbs: 38.4g | Fat: 5.7g | Fiber: 7.5g | Protein: 6.9g | Calories: 214.2
Make this ahead of time and then refrigerate for a quick, protein-packed breakfast that's also portion-controlled. Top with salsa (optional) and serve with toast for a complete breakfast. Submitted by COACH_NICOLE Carbs: 3.9g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 5.3g | Calories: 71.3
Ditch the crust and boost your veggie intake with these eggplant "pizzas." Submitted by GONZOSTAR Carbs: 8.9g | Fat: 7.5g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 4.9g | Calories: 119.1
This is my alternative to fried rice which uses no oil! Submitted by RYDIAEMERALD Carbs: 35.3g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 7.9g | Calories: 199
A kickin' vegetarian pizza! It's extra good because it's made on a whole-wheat crust! Submitted by CURVES_N_CURLS Carbs: 19g | Fat: 7.6g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 7.6g | Calories: 171.7
These bean cakes are yummy and great for you. Served with the salsa, it makes a very colorful and festive presentation. I serve these with a lite side salad. Plenty of protein and fiber. Even my meat loving hubby loves this meal. Submitted by BCJL13 Carbs: 48.3g | Fat: 6.1g | Fiber: 13.6g | Protein: 14.2g | Calories: 294.2
I can't get enough of this easy recipe; it's ready in 15 minutes!The still-runny egg yolk adds a creaminess to the sauce and perfectly mixes with the spinach. Submitted by STEPFANIER Carbs: 53.9g | Fat: 6.5g | Fiber: 6.9g | Protein: 18.1g | Calories: 337.3
Slow cookers aren't just for meat! This is a tasty, affordable one-pot vegetarian meal that's filling and perfect for your slow cooker. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 30.5g | Fat: 3.8g | Fiber: 8.2g | Protein: 7g | Calories: 183.6
These moist pancakes are lightly spiced for the palate of my young child. If you like a bit more pizzazz, you can increase the spices or add others. Cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice both work nicely here. Submitted by AASLP___ Carbs: 16.1g | Fat: 0.5g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 3.3g | Calories: 74.1
This hummus and feta wrap is so quick and easy if you store pre-cut vegetables in your fridge. It is a great, lowfat, heart healthy lunch! Carbs: 31.5g | Fat: 14.2g | Fiber: 11.7g | Protein: 21.1g | Calories: 295.2
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Butternut squash helps slim down this macaroni and cheese. You can't taste it, and it boosts the nutritional value of the dish! Submitted by STEPFANIER Carbs: 35.8g | Fat: 4.3g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 13.2g | Calories: 230


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-- @@A USDA Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary today highlighted one of the Obama administration's latest actions to help create jobs in rural Missouri communities and promote U.S. energy independence. "I am here today to celebrate the installation of flexible fuel pumps that will expand fuel choices for Missouri drivers," Acting Deputy Under Secretary Judith Canales said during a visit to a Waynesville refueling station where six flexible pumps were recently installed. "Ensuring that these pumps are available throughout Missouri – and the nation – gives Americans more renewable energy choices. It is part of a broader Obama administration effort to promote an 'all-of-the-above' energy strategy— reducing our reliance on foreign oil." Flexible fuel pumps are specifically designed to dispense ethanol/gasoline blends that can be up to 85 percent ethanol. Customers can select at the pump the ethanol/gasoline mix that is appropriate for their vehicle. The Obama administration has set a goal of installing 10,000 flexible fuel pumps nationwide by 2015. Last year, USDA issued a regulation to clarify that flexible fuel pumps – sometimes referred to as blender pumps – may be considered renewable energy systems that can be financed with Rural Development loans and grants. Increasing the supply of flexible fuel pumps has many benefits. It reduces the time and cost for drivers to locate the pumps. More pumps mean higher sales of flex fuel blends, which increases corn sales (corn is the most common ethanol source), which in turn creates jobs by boosting the rural economy. Missouri is among the top 10 corn-producing states in the nation, according to USDA's Economic Research Service. During her visit to Missouri, Canales also met with owners of women-owned rural businesses to discuss ways USDA Rural Development provides capital and technical assistance to promote growth, expansion and job creation. Last year, for example, USDA Rural Development provided a $19,750 Rural Energy for America Program grant to a Clarksville, MO, fuel retailer. The company used the funds to purchase and install a flexible fuel pump and tank it will use to reduce local dependence on fossil fuel. Since taking office, President Obama's Administration has taken historic steps to improve the lives of rural Americans, put people back to work and build thriving economies in rural communities. From proposing the American Jobs Act to establishing the first-ever White House Rural Council – chaired by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack – the President is committed to using Federal resources more efficiently to foster sustainable economic prosperity and ensure the government is a strong partner for businesses, entrepreneurs and working families in rural communities. USDA, through its Rural Development mission area, administers and manages housing, business and community infrastructure and facility programs through a national network of state and local offices. Rural Development has an active portfolio of more than $165 billion in loans and loan guarantees. These programs are designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents, farmers and ranchers, and to improve the quality of life in rural areas. # USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users). |


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Getting capital is often one of the biggest struggles that small business owners face. A lot of lenders hesitate to invest in a business that hasn't achieved critical mass and banks might resist lending to small undercapitalized companies.
The U.S. Small Business Administration ("SBA") was created to represent business owners and help provide the kind of resources needed. As part of that, the SBA partners with regional lenders to create SBA-guaranteed small business capital loans that are available throughout the country. When you apply for small business loan programs through the SBA, you get more than just the basic required allotment of small business capital. They sometimes come with some kind of coaching, instruction, or assistance, which can be vital to help a new business get the most out of the loan.
In order to apply for small business loan programs through the SBA, you have to meet certain criteria. There are a number of different loan programs that exist. They range from those available on a broader scale to more specific loans for rural businesses or other specialized applications. The requirements for each are different, and the ways in which loaned money can be used will vary as well.
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Trucking is a unique industry because your product is moving the products of others. You move the country, ensuring that everything from food to clothing to furniture to mail reaches its destination on time. Because you fill such a unique and vital position within the economy, your business structure and revenue stream is sharply different from other companies. Freight bill financing is a unique concept, designed for trucking companies and used by many of the biggest transportation companies in the nation.
What Is Freight Bill Financing?
Although similar to accounts receivable financing or factoring, freight bill factoring is custom tailored for transportation. Once your freight bill is ready, you are eligible for financing based off of it. A non-traditional lender and transportation specialist like Crestmark will purchase the bill from you, paying you a portion of it immediately. Once the account clears with your client, you get the rest minus an administrative fee. Freight bill factoring can be traditional or discount depending on your needs.
Why It Works
You know how volatile the transportation industry can be. There's often a lag time between invoice and receipt of payment. In addition, shifting conditions like gas prices and unavoidable delays from weather can lead to a dramatically variable revenue stream. Financing can help smooth out the operation, ensuring that you have the cash you need when you need it.
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Having access to a business line of credit provides a lot of freedom for your company. You have the leeway to make decisions without worrying about securing new funding for them, allowing you to move faster than your competitors. You also have a number of opportunities to make changes within your company, temporarily absorbing costs during the shakeup. Here are three ways that you can make good use of the opportunities a business line of credit provides.
Purchase Inventory At A Discount
When an opportunity arises to save your business money in the long term, you can use your credit to make it work in the short term. This can include everything from taking advantage of a short-term promotion to negotiating a longer term deal that allows you substantial savings for purchasing in volume.
Fund Payroll
As your business changes and adapts throughout the year it is not uncommon to find yourself coming up short for payroll. Your line of credit can help you ensure that everyone in your office gets paid while you wait for things to settle down.
Consolidate And Expand
Reorganization can be a costly process in time, money, and productivity. But in the long term, it almost always yields better rewards. Supplement it with funds from your line of credit and you'll be able to weather the short term chaos in favor of longer term benefits. The same is true with expansion. You might find yourself financially strapped in the short term as your merger takes effect. A credit line will help you meet your expenses while things level out.
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There are a number of reasons why a company may not want to take a term loan. They may want to pledge personal collateral, find it difficult to obtain this more traditional form of financing, they may simply not want to accept the terms that are available, or they may simply prefer these non-traditional financing options as a way to meet their financing needs. Whatever your situation, if you're looking outside the term loan box, you should look at these potential solutions.
Accounts Receivable Financing
A/R financing is a flexible line of credit solution available to most businesses. This type of financing leverages the money you are due to receive from invoices you have sent to your customers. A/R financing helps bridge the gap between your cost of sales and when you get paid for your goods or services.
Asset Based Lending
This line of credit is secured by an asset that your business currently holds. Asset based lending is a line of credit, meaning that you can use as much or as little of your potential credit as you select up to the value of the collateral pledged. You can change it monthly, weekly, or even daily depending on your needs.
In this type of financing, a third party factor actually purchases your unpaid invoices. You receive a portion of the value upfront, with the rest of it being delivered, less an administrative fee, when your client makes good on the debt. Factoring may be traditional, where the factor fully purchases the invoice and assumes both the credit risk and responsibility for collection of the receivable. Or on a recourse basis where the receivable is sold back to the seller after a certain period of time elapses. Unlike other types of financing there are less restrictive covenants inherent in factoring transactions.
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Invoice factoring allows businesses to collect cash from invoices faster. In some cases, companies may even be able to recover funds from a transaction even if the buyer becomes unable to pay. The premise behind invoice factoring is that accounts receivable can actually be sold. The company that purchases your accounts receivable is known as a factor, hence the term invoice factoring.
There are two types of invoice factoring, The first, non-recourse, involves the complete sale of the invoices. In this situation, the company assumes all responsibilities related to the invoice. You receive cash immediately in exchange for this sale. One of the advantages of this option is that the factor may actually take on the risk of non-payment, meaning that you receive cash even if your client can never meet the bill.
Recourse factoring is the other type of invoice factoring. Also known as discount factoring, it provides much of the same financing options as non-recourse, typically at less of a cost. Both types of factoring require an exchange of information and discussion before approval. You will need to provide information about your top customers to the factor and provide a figure for how much funding you need from each.
One of the biggest benefits that applies to both non-recourse and recourse factoring is that they are flexible. You can finance as much or as little of your accounts receivable as permitted based on client credit and as needed for your business in its current state. This inherent adjustability is rare in term loans and more rigid financial instruments.
Crestmark is proud to provide invoice factoring for a variety of industries. If you would like to learn more about how this non-traditional financing technique can help you make payroll, fund an expansion, or just keep your business running smoothly day to day, our staff will be happy to talk with you.
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Architecture firm cheungvogl's design proposal for the KAT-Ohno structure is currently being put into practice after it won an invited competition for the project. The development site is surrounded by four office buildings, which will be given a consistent appearance by refurbishment of new cladding systems and upgrading to meet modern standards. The master plan includes an extension of a new forum to provide flexible spaces for training seminars, lectures, exhibitions, film screenings etc.
The idea behind the design is based on Plato's definition of 'symposium' as a 'philosophical dialogue, dealing with love and the vision of absolute beauty'. In response to this classic reference, cheungvogl wanted to create a new place of symposium which is less about mass and structure, less visible and less defined. As a result of this, they attempted to move away from the everyday conventional 'meeting rooms' on the KAT-Ohno project.
On the ground floor, an open sheltered space has been designed for public use, which is to act as an outdoor meeting room. This shaded auditorium is intended to create potential for creative collaboration and interaction during lunch break and between meetings or exhibitions. Within the building is a primary neutral white space, which has been visually disconnected from the outside to avoid any unwanted visual obstructions or changing quality of natural light. The white room is to act as a neutral backdrop for a variety of events, including exhibitions, presentations and film screenings. A simple structural grid format allows movable walls to act as divisions between rooms, enabling more flexibility to play with smaller volumes inside the big white room, providing an ever-changing space. Through the atrium on the ground floor, the public can freely access the roof terrace to discover a quiet, contemplative space defined by the cityscape; from the ground however, the white volume is seen as an invisible layer.
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BGRA: Eden WT-300 Traveller
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Goodness gracious, I have very few complaints about my Eden head, except for the fact that it took me forever to talk to the guys at Guitar Center for a decent deal. I think we negotiated for literally 3 hours...true story! The reason I first bought the amp was that it looked cool. Well, not really, but the tone just blew my mind away. I'd play any bass through the head and it just made it sound alive, with a real tight punch to it, with this solid warmth that makes my wet toes tingle, or something. I've heard so many good reviews on it as well, and said "heck, if you can't beat them, join them!" This was over 2 years ago. I'm still happy. I tried many other heads, but none captured the tone I liked from the little gold magic box. The power was good enough for what I needed, although I have to drive it every once in a while. There was no other head in the price range that could compete for combination of tone and power, although the GK-RB 800 was close, but not too close. Ok, so it sounds real nice, but that's not all. It sounds real nice! ? The tone warmed up even my cheapest bass for recording, which gave it a nice growl and cut. The EQ is super-powerful, that a single boost could make a world of difference. The way I judge anything is when you leave everything flat, and start from there. I usually always leave the amp flat. The enhance control is all I need, usually. It cuts the lower-mids, along with boosting some of the highs and lows. Cleans up a lot, although I don't use too much, maybe 3 notches. Ok, so it looks cool and it sounds nice. Next? Well, it's has a killer XLR send that like I said, rocks. Through the PA or the recording console, it's so true to the original sound. It still has that clean, warm sound. Natural...yeah! The next praise item is that it is extremely portable. I used to leave it in a 4-space rack, but the rack was literally 3 times larger than the head, so I just carry the head on its own (a dangerous move), or in some travel suitcase. I'm thinking of trying to find a light, custom case for it, perhaps the Eden traveller case? goodness, 13 pounds for all that? One of our band members scoffed and told me I should get a real amp. I shut him up real good ;) The only complaint I have is that I wish it had a blendable effects loop. I mean I have to send everything straight, which pretty much sounds the same as using effects from my bass to amp. What's the dealio? Well, that doesn't make too strong of a point. Dang, now that I think about it, I think I like this amp even more! One of the best investments for a working bass player (but I wouldn't know anything about that).
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Each year the Department of Pharmacology invites distinguished researchers to present their work on topics broadly related to pharmacology. Topics range from those closely aligned with the research interests of the department to areas of interest to researchers across the UC Davis campus and the UC Davis School of Medicine. All seminars are held in the Genome Building Auditorium at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays.
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The Research-in-Progress Talks are informal presentations of ongoing research projects by members of the Department of Pharmacology including faculty, students, postdoctoral scholars, and staff. These Talks are designed to promote interactions within the department and provide individuals with an opportunity to obtain feedback on their research in progress. Talks are scheduled in Tupper Hall Rooms 2133-2135 at 4:00 p.m. on Fridays.


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Nicci Wright is a former Canadian World Cup goalkeeper, and was a member of the Washington Freedom team.
Wright started 38 international games for the Canadian National Team from 1996-2003, the most in Canadian soccer history upon her retirement. She recorded 11 shutouts, the second-most in Canadian women's soccer history, and she is the only Canadian goalie to win a game against the full U.S. Women's National Team.
In the fall of 2000, Wright played for the World Indoor All-Star Team which competed against the U.S. in the Discovery Channel Indoor Tour. In 2001, she played for the Vancouver Whitecaps of the USL's W-League, recording five shutouts in nine games and leading the team to the national final.
In 2002, Wright played in the Swedish Women's League, elite Damallsvenska, for Alvik IK in Lulea, Sweden, where she was voted Footballer of the Year for Northern Sweden.
With the Washington Freedom of the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA), she played in more than 45 league, exhibition and international games from 2003-2006. One of only 32 international players signed in the WUSA and one of only three international goalies to play in the WUSA, Wright was the team captain for the 2006 season, and she helped lead the Freedom to the 2003 WUSA championship.
Wright was named goalkeeper coach for the Washington Freedom of the WPL in September 2006. Wright served as an assistant coach at UMBC in 2007 before joining the Freedom coaching staff full time. At the time she was only one of 6 female coaches in the WPL.
Wright coached high school girls soccer in Canada from 1996-2000. Wright has also coached several local club teams since 2003, including the Calverton Soccer Club, the Freestate Soccer Club, and McLean Youth Soccer, where she is currenly the Age Group Director for Girls U12-14, and was a Maryland ODP coach for 5 years.
A native of Duncan, British Columbia, Wright graduated from the University of Victoria in 1997 with a Bachelor's degree in physical education.


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The image above was taken in April of this year in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. This is an excellent example of what I try to teach my students when photographing waterfalls: We are not taking a portrait here. We are creating a landscape image with a waterfall as one of the elements. Walking up on the rocks and filling the frame with the waterfall would have been an easy thing to do but the end result would have been boring and banal. This composition includes the waterfall as a crucial element – as well as the primary focal point – but the image has an elegant visual design that goes beyond being just a portrait or documentary photo. Primarily, the flow of the stream and the placement of the rocks below the falls gets the eye moving back and forth through the frame giving it a dynamic quality that a static portrait would lack.
"Haunted by Waters" is a new addition to my Smoky Mountains Galley and depending on the conditions, is a location we will be visiting on the Smoky Mountains Autumn Workshop in October.
Speaking of workshops, there are two new workshops listed for the first quarter of 2014. For the 4th straight year, Ian Plant and I are leading another tour to Patagonia on March 10 – 19.
For the very first time, I am offering a Winter in Yellowstone photo tour and workshop in February that will combine the very best winter landscapes with wildlife photography. Jackson Hole professional wildlife photographer, Jared Lloyd will be my partner on this trip.
I'm sorry to announce that Arches and Canyonlands, Utah in November is now full, as is Acadia in October. Joe Rossbach and I still have a few openings for the Tetons in September so let me know if any of you have questions about this trip.
Photographer Christina Donadi has written a detailed review of my Smokies workshop from this past spring. Check out the rest of her blog for more excellent photography!
Last week I was listed as one of the top 100 travel photographers in the world for 2013 by ChiliSauce, a travel blog in the United Kingdom. When I made the announcement on Facebook and Twitter, as a courtesy to the the owner of the blog, I made the announcement with a controversial preface: the words, "For whatever it's worth….." This was met by more than a few emails and private messages by annoyed fans and followers. Most began with a mocking, "For whatever it's worth…." and eventually got around to making the point that I was not being grateful or gracious about the "honor." For whatever it's worth, you're acting like an ass.
Look, this is not merely false modesty on my part. I do appreciate being listed with at least 99 other very accomplished photographers. But the list is just one person's opinion and there are some very conspicuous names missing as well as some people I've never even heard of. So that's what it is, one person's opinion and that's about what it's worth. Sorry to offend.
So now I'm off to Africa for two weeks. I'll try my best to post some crappy phone images here as well as a report or two on how I'm doing. Be sure to Subscribe to Earth and Light to keep up with my latest travels realtime.
Let Go Of The Literal
One of the best pieces of advice I can give a beginning photographer to help he or she create better compositions – an aspect of photography with which they all say they struggle – is to let go of the literal and embrace the abstract. That doesn't mean you should start making abstract images, although that's not necessarily a bad idea either, but instead see the scene abstractly.
So instead of seeing mountains, trees, rocks, and a river, for example, you would look for shapes and lines and how they relate to each other and the surrounding image frame.
For the image above, the corresponding abstract diagram could look like the one that follows:
Notice it contains no reeds, reflection of trees, nor lily pads, but only a poorly-drawn half oval shape and some radiating lines. The literal is gone and all that's left is the abstract. I could ask myself, "Is this an interesting design that holds my attention?" If no, I would move on. If yes, I have something to work with.
When working with students in the field, I might ask them to squint their eyes a little so the the literal is blurred out and all they can faintly see is the skeletal structure of the scene. This is good practice if you've never tried it. The literal just fleshes the image out.
When photographing in a beautiful place, it is too easy to be seduced by the scene's literal beauty and overlook what really makes a strong composition. The way I see it, there is always time to sit back and appreciate the beauty of nature. In fact, I force myself to step away from the camera from time to time to just sit back and soak it all in. That's important for many different reasons. But when it's time to get to work, I'm looking much deeper into the scene for the abstract qualities that are going to take it beyond just a pretty picture and into the realm of true artistic interpretation. That means letting go of the literal.
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Essential Composition: Leading Lines
The following is an excerpt from my upcoming e-book, Essential Composition: A Guide for the Perplexed. I'll make an announcement post here on June 12, the date of its release.
I'm sure you've heard – or perhaps you've uttered it yourself – that it feels as if you can "walk right into" a certain photograph. What characteristic gives the viewer an invitation to be pulled into the image and become a participant in it? More often than not, it's the successful use of leading lines.
The use of leading lines is powerful compositional tool that helps the photographer "lead" the viewer's eye and attention toward the focal point of the image. Lines also help give an image structure and establish flow and direction, keeping it from becoming visually static.
Leading lines control and manipulate the visual experience by pulling the viewer on a dynamic journey through the scene in the very specific way that the photographer intends; near to far, up or down, from corner to corner. All the while, the viewer's eye is moving, stopping only when it reaches the photographer's pre-designed, intended resting place. The lines can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal, straight or curved, literal or merely implied. As long as they are purposeful and meet the intentions of the photographer, they can be useful in giving the image dynamic flow.
The release date of Essential Composition: A Guide for the Perplexed is June 12 and will be available for download in the Earth and Light e-store.
Not the scene that comes to mind when one thinks of Patagonia. No sheer granite spires and majestic mountains, but because of the ever-present winds, you will find some of the most fascinating clouds formations anywhere. Sometimes, it even coincides with some incredible light.
Lago Viedma, Argentina
Canon 5D mk2, Canon 16-35L II
Visual Economy
Visual economy, or minimalism, is becoming ever more popular today in art and design. Counterposed to the cluttered, busy, and frazzled realities of modern life, many weary souls are seeking refuge in simplicity wherever it can be found. From art and fashion to the relief of our computers and automobiles, clean and simple design is winning the day and the marketplace is keeping score.
The most effective design is often the result of the least design. A Zen master might surely offer a nod to that sentiment. Or he wouldn't – just to have it acheive even greater effect. This is the apparent paradox that most photographers, artists, and designers come to understand in due time. More is usually less just as less is quite often more. True clarity of the subject's character is only revealed after all non-essential elements and details, which don't contribute to the essence of the overall composition, are eliminated.
This beach scene was created with the concept of visual economy in mind. Not only did I erect my tripod where any extraneous clutter is excluded from the image frame, but I also deliberately opted for a long shutter speed to negate any distracting waves or details in the water. Waiting for a large wave to wet the foreground sand also allowed for a symmetrical reflection.
This image is featured in my latest eBook, South Carolina Wonder and Light which can be purchased for download in my Earth and Light eStore.
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Hunting Island State Park, South Carolina
Canon EOS 5D Mk2, Canon 24-105L @ 105mm, 30 seconds at f18, ISO 100. 6-stop Neutral ND filter.


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About The Luxomancer
Tony Wang is a creative director and brand strategist based in Berlin, helping brands build consumer resonance through meaningful interactions across both the physical and digital. His professional background includes Google, IDEO, and McKinsey.
He holds a business degree from Wharton and a medical degree from the School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. His interests lie in esotericism, futurism and semiotics, with the work he produces informed by the intersection of the three.


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Spring to Life
Spring is here and now is the time to rededicate yourself to healthy aging. One of the few things that you absolutely control in terms of health and preventive medicine is how much exercise you engage in. It is well known that regular exercise along with diet and seeing your physician regularly are the cardinal activities that you control regarding staying healthy. The National Institute of Aging has a relatively new initiative entitled "Go4Life" that you can visit online. This site has everything you need to educate, motivate and allow yourself to design and evaluate your exercise program. The Go4Life campaign has an exercise video and an interactive website tool to keep you going. One of the many helpful aspects of the program is that there are lots of stories authored by us "seniors" on how exercise has improved our health. Reading these is motivational. Helpful and Healthful IdeasNo matter where one is in the exercise spectrum, from nowhere to a marathon runner, it is important to keep a log that allows you to actually see where you are and then plan to improve gradually. The log on the Go4Life site can be downloaded. There are four general types of exercise that are good for you: 1) cardiovascular or endurance designed to increase heart rate and cardiovascular fitness, 2) strength/resistance designed to improve muscle and bone health and mass, 3) stretching and flexibility designed to improve joint and muscle use, and 4) balance and coordination that are helpful in preventing falls. It is important to engage in all four and to list all of these in your daily inventory. It is important to evaluate your present activity level so that you can discuss this with your physician to talk about doing more, to visit with a personal trainer to get advice about what to do next or just to motivate yourself about improving the amount of activities you now have. It is important when filling out the table that you think about the question "ways to increase activity" because the name of the game is to do more and a greater variety, no matter where you currently are. Your Weekly Activity PlanAnother table provided by Go4Life, is quite explicit and gives you a way to guarantee that you will do something each day to help maintain or improve health. We have written before that it is good to do endurance (activities that elevate heart rate) at least three to five days a week, but not every day. However, it is important on those days not doing the really "physical" exercising that something is done like walking up steps, balancing or weight work (lifting groceries counts!). The point is to have a schedule that you adhere to to be certain that you are mindful of the need to be active. There are things to do to make this easier: 1) make it a priority and put it on your calendar or refrigerator, 2) make it easy so that you do not judge it hard and therefore not fun, and 3) make is social - invite others or join others in activities - this is very effective whether it is a regular golf/tennis engagement or an exercise class or meeting at the gym, it is easier to do it with others than alone. Finally, there will always be unpreventable interruptions, and no matter what the reason for the interruptions (travel, visitors, illness, etc.) get back to the activities slowly working your way back to where you were before the cessation. Remember when augmenting exercise to keep an eye out for new symptoms that warrant discussion with your physician and these include, but are not limited to: chest pain or tightness, dizziness, severe shortness of breath, swelling in the ankles, unplanned weight loss, joint swelling or pain, or any disturbing protracted pain. The bottom line is physical activity is essential to healthy aging. this time of year reminds us it is time to get out and get active again. Go for it! | Health Library: Designing an Exercise Program Fitness Classes from the MUSC Wellness Center Podcast: The Difficulties of Starting an Exercise Program Find Us Online: For more information consult MUSC Med-U-Nurse or your physician. |


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1 Comfort ye, comfort ye, My people, saith your God. | 1 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. |
2 Speak to the heart of Jerusalem, and call to her, That her warfare hath been completed, That accepted hath been her punishment, That she hath received from the hand of Jehovah Double for all her sins. | 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the LORD's hand double for all her sins. |
3 A voice is crying -- in a wilderness -- Prepare ye the way of Jehovah, Make straight in a desert a highway to our God. | 3 A voice of one calling: "In the desert prepare the way for the LORD ; make straight in the wilderness a highway for our God. |
4 Every valley is raised up, And every mountain and hill become low, And the crooked place hath become a plain, And the entangled places a valley. | 4 Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. |
5 And revealed hath been the honour of Jehovah, And seen [it] have all flesh together, For the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken. | 5 And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all mankind together will see it. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken." |
6 A voice is saying, `Call,' And he said, `What do I call?' All flesh [is] grass, and all its goodliness [is] As a flower of the field: | 6 A voice says, "Cry out." And I said, "What shall I cry?" "All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field. |
7 Withered hath grass, faded the flower, For the Spirit of Jehovah blew upon it, Surely the people [is] grass; | 7 The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the LORD blows on them. Surely the people are grass. |
8 Withered hath grass, faded the flower, But a word of our God riseth for ever. | 8 The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever." |
9 On a high mountain get thee up, O Zion, Proclaiming tidings, Lift up with power thy voice, O Jerusalem, proclaiming tidings, Lift up, fear not, say to cities of Judah, `Lo, your God.' | 9 You who bring good tidings to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns of Judah, "Here is your God!" |
10 Lo, the Lord Jehovah with strength cometh, And His arm is ruling for Him, Lo, His hire [is] with Him, and His wage before Him. | 10 See, the Sovereign LORD comes with power, and his arm rules for him. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him. |
11 As a shepherd His flock He feedeth, With His arm He gathereth lambs, And in His bosom He carrieth [them]: Suckling ones He leadeth. | 11 He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. |
12 Who hath measured in the hollow of his hand the waters? And the heavens by a span hath meted out, And comprehended in a measure the dust of the earth, And hath weighed in scales the mountains, And the hills in a balance? | 12 Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heavens? Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket, or weighed the mountains on the scales and the hills in a balance? |
13 Who hath meted out the Spirit of Jehovah, And, [being] His counsellor, doth teach Him! | 13 Who has understood the mind of the LORD, or instructed him as his counselor? |
14 With whom consulted He, That he causeth Him to understand? And teacheth Him in the path of judgment, And teacheth Him knowledge? And the way of understanding causeth Him to know? | 14 Whom did the LORD consult to enlighten him, and who taught him the right way? Who was it that taught him knowledge or showed him the path of understanding? |
15 Lo, nations as a drop from a bucket, And as small dust of the balance, have been reckoned, Lo, isles as a small thing He taketh up. | 15 Surely the nations are like a drop in a bucket; they are regarded as dust on the scales; he weighs the islands as though they were fine dust. |
16 And Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, Nor its beasts sufficient for a burnt-offering. | 16 Lebanon is not sufficient for altar fires, nor its animals enough for burnt offerings. |
17 All the nations [are] as nothing before Him, Less than nothing and emptiness, They have been reckoned to Him. | 17 Before him all the nations are as nothing; they are regarded by him as worthless and less than nothing. |
18 And unto whom do ye liken God, And what likeness do ye compare to Him? | 18 To whom, then, will you compare God? What image will you compare him to? |
19 The graven image poured out hath a artizan, And a refiner with gold spreadeth it over, And chains of silver he is refining. | 19 As for an idol, a craftsman casts it, and a goldsmith overlays it with gold and fashions silver chains for it. |
20 He who is poor [by] heave-offerings, A tree not rotten doth choose, A skilful artizan he seeketh for it, To establish a graven image -- not moved. | 20 A man too poor to present such an offering selects wood that will not rot. He looks for a skilled craftsman to set up an idol that will not topple. |
21 Do ye not know -- do ye not hear? Hath it not been declared from the first to you? Have ye not understood [From] the foundations of the earth? | 21 Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood since the earth was founded? |
22 He who is sitting on the circle of the earth, And its inhabitants [are] as grasshoppers, He who is stretching out as a thin thing the heavens, And spreadeth them as a tent to dwell in. | 22 He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its people are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a canopy, and spreads them out like a tent to live in. |
23 He who is making princes become nothing, Judges of earth as emptiness hath made; | 23 He brings princes to naught and reduces the rulers of this world to nothing. |
24 Yea, they have not been planted, Yea, they have not been sown, Yea, not taking root in the earth is their stock, And also He hath blown upon them, and they wither, And a whirlwind as stubble taketh them away. | 24 No sooner are they planted, no sooner are they sown, no sooner do they take root in the ground, than he blows on them and they wither, and a whirlwind sweeps them away like chaff. |
25 And unto whom do ye liken Me, And [am] I equal? saith the Holy One. | 25 "To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?" says the Holy One. |
26 Lift up on high your eyes, And see -- who hath prepared these? He who is bringing out by number their host, To all of them by name He calleth, By abundance of strength (And [he is] strong in power) not one is lacking. | 26 Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. |
27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob? and speakest thou, O Israel? `My way hath been hid from Jehovah, And from my God my judgment passeth over.' | 27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and complain, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God"? |
28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard? The God of the age -- Jehovah, Preparer of the ends of the earth, Is not wearied nor fatigued, There is no searching of His understanding. | 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. |
29 He is giving power to the weary, And to those not strong He increaseth might. | 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. |
30 Even youths are wearied and fatigued, And young men utterly stumble, | 30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; |
31 But those expecting Jehovah pass [to] power, They raise up the pinion as eagles, They run and are not fatigued, They go on and do not faint! | 31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. |
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Best Seat in the House
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There's no avoiding it--MicroOptical's Myvu personal media viewer for the iPod ($399) will make you look like a certain head of engineering on the Starship Enterprise. But you'll be too busy to notice, as you watch TV shows, movies and music videos saved to your video iPod. View it all on the focal equivalent of a 27-in. monitor seen from 6 ft. away (as opposed to the iPod's 2.5-in. screen). The Myvu comes with a combined iPod case and supplemental battery, boosting video playback from a couple of hours--if you're lucky--to a more reasonable 6 hours.
Situational Awareness The Myvu isn't a virtual reality headset. Sure, walking or driving is out of the question, but users can glance down or to either side of the action and view their surroundings normally. This lets you access video controls--or figure out just who's laughing at your excellent eyewear.
Sight for Sore Eyes The Myvu's lens array and focal length are designed to avoid eye strain for most users, even during hours of extended viewing. If the Myvu still causes headaches, optional snap-on prescription lenses are available for $99.
Sweeter BlackBerry
Click to enlargeDespite dominating the smartphone category, BlackBerrys aren't very appealing--they're bulky, light on features and hard on the eyes. The comparatively slim and versatile BlackBerry Pearl ($199) might change your impression of these mobile e-mail machines. It has a brighter screen, a 1.3-megapixel camera with flash, 64MB of internal memory, and a microSD slot to store music, videos or, more likely, lots and lots of e-mail.
Bionic Grip
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If the Bionic Grip ($33) looks familiar, it could be because we gave an Editor's Choice Award to its predecessor last year. The new model, a combination adjustable wrench and pliers, can be used on tubes and pipes that the previous, closed-head version couldn't handle. It has a 3/4in. capacity, with four jaws that grip and lock around a wide range of objects as you squeeze the handles together.
A Vault for Cellphone Contacts
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For those of us without smartphones (that is, most cellphone users), backing up your phone book calls for a mind-numbing act of data entry. Which is why practically no one does it, and why lost or broken handsets take years' worth of contacts with them. One of the best solutions we've found is the Backup-Pal ($40 to $50, depending on the phone), which can save more than 1000 contacts onto 128KB of flash memory with the push of a button. Backed-up contacts will stay on the device until needed, and interchangeable cables let you transfer phone books to and from nearly any handset. You can also send contacts to a computer for added safekeeping or easy editing.
Maximum Bang for Your Buck
In the crowded field of high-tech deer hunting gear, it's easy to confuse overpriced gadgets with genuine
improvements. Here's our wish list of the season's most innovative equipment. -- Erik Sofge
Click to enlarge Steiner 8X22 Predator Pro
These lightweight binoculars pack high-quality, high-contrast optics into a compact, folding rubberized aluminum frame. The green-tinted, antireflective lenses make game pop out against surrounding foliage.
Price: $149 Weight: 10 ounces
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Instead of using a bulky battery pack to illuminate the firing reticle, which is useful for sighting targets in shaded areas, this 3-9x40 scope uses an adjustable fiberoptic window to collect and focus ambient light.
Price: $699 Weight: 12.8 ounces
Click to enlarge Magellan Explorist 500 LE
Like other outdoor-oriented handheld GPS units, the 500 LE is preloaded with maps, and has a USB port and SD card slot for additional maps. Unlike most units, if the lithium-ion battery dies, it can run for 11 hours on three AAAs.
Price: $249 Weight: 5.4 ounces
Click to enlarge Cabela's Alaskan Guide Alpha Folder
Designed by Buck, this folder is harder to clean than a fixed knife. But its 3.5-in. gut hook blade is made of a new, super-durable titanium-coated steel alloy-so it's easy to sharpen, but still holds an edge.
Price: $90 Weight: 8 ounces
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Spotting scopes are always optional, but this 50mm hunting telescope is a major step up from binoculars. The razor-sharp optics are perfect for long-distance scouting, and an optional add-on lets you take 8.1-megapixel photos.
Price: $700 Weight: 20 ounces
Speaker of the House
Click to enlargeThe I-Sonic ($599) does everything but surround sound. That's not a backhanded compliment-this compact audio/video system plays CDs, DVDs, AM and FM radio, plus digital HD Radio and XM Satellite Radio (with optional attachments). It also connects to any MP3 player, and works as an alarm clock. And it does all that while sounding like a much bigger system, with front and rear speakers that deliver clear midtones and massive bass throughout the room.
Security Blanket
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Admitting that you're paranoid is easy. The tough part is installing a security camera before actual burglars show up. We tested one of the latest PC-connected systems, the LukWerks Starter Kit ($300 for a camera and receiver), to find out just how well it could ease our minds.
SPEED TRIAL Our test subject darted in front of the camera, which was aimed at an entertainment system and connected wirelessly to a PC elsewhere in the house. Less than a second later, we received an e-mail with a 10-second-long video clip and a link to the camera's live feed.
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The LukWerks Starter Kit comes with a Wi-Fi-enabled securitycamera, top, which takes digital videos and photos in 640 x 480 resolution (test shot, above).
DEVIL IN THE DETAILS Looking at the live feed and e-mailed clip (you also can set it to take photos of movement), we could read the text on our test subject's shirt and easily pick out his facial features. And, we could view a clip of the mock break-in on a Motorola Razr cellphone.
BOTTOM LINE This $300 system is cheaper than most professional installations, and is surprisingly reassuring.
Click to enlargeIn the Darwinian world of tool design, hybrids like the Total Control Super Splitter ($33) are overtaking less versatile breeds. Its unique head is small and light enough to chop branches like an ax, while retaining the wedge shape of a dedicated maul for splitting logs. The serpentine, rubberized lower grip adds traction for powerful swings.
Passing the Bar Exam
A few companies are selling small, user-friendly breathalyzers that can supposedly detect alcohol on your breath. Are they accurate enough to be more than a novelty act? We tested three models against the real thing-a police-issue breathalyzer, operated by a New York City cop.
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This key chain breathalyzer was much smaller than its peers, and supposedly used the same kind of fuel cell technology to measure alcohol as our $430 control unit. Unfortunately, the BreathKey was inconsistent, with a tendency to give lower scores than the other models. Worst of all, it failed to detect when the subjects reached illegal levels of blood alcohol content (BAC).
Price: $60
Weight: 0.7 ounces
Dimensions: 2.4 x 1.4 x 0.6 in.
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Like the BreathKey, the AlcoHAWK had problems with consistency, as compared to the higher-priced AlcoMate and the much pricier control unit. When it was wrong, by as much as 0.02, it skewed high, reporting DWI levels of alcohol when subjects weren't quite there yet. A reading of 0.08 or greater triggered a series of beeps, a smart feature that partially made up for this model's jumpy sensor.
Price: $80
Weight: 4.8 ounces
Dimensions: 5 x 1.7 x 0.7 in.
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It's big, expensive and highly accurate, coming within just 0.004 of the control unit's readings on average. Its only mistake came at the end of our test, when it registered one subject as having a BAC of 0.081-he had actually soared to 0.115. That blunder threw its overall numbers off-target, but at least it accurately pegged him as too drunk to drive.
Price: $160
Weight: 3.7 ounces
Dimensions: 5.4 x 2.9 x 1.7 in.
How We Tested
We asked three test subjects to each drink four 12-ounce bottles of Budweiser. After each bottle, they refrained from eating and drinking for 20 minutes before being tested. Officer William Martinez, a 20-year veteran of the New York Police Department, whom we contacted through Mothers Against Drunk Driving, operated the control unit, an Intoxilyzer S-D2. Blood alcohol content (BAC) readings were averaged for the chart at left. In New York state, a BAC of 0.08 can lead to a DWI; 0.051 to 0.079 can lead to a lesser charge of Driving While Ability Impaired.
Bottom Line
We can't endorse the BreathKey, and while the AlcoHAWK's accuracy surprised us, the AlcoMate Prestige was more reliable. But you already know the most reliable option by far-a designated driver.


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We just bought a house. The exhaust fans in the bathroom are very noisy. I am thinking of replacing them with Panasonic exhaust fans as shown in the following link. Would 110CFM fan be fine for a small bathroom of 5'x8'?
Thank you very much. Panasonic FV-11VQ5 WhisperCeiling 110 CFM Ceiling Mounted Fan, White |
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The Panasonic site has a fan sizing tool that would probably tell you that an 80 cfm would be fine. I talked to a guy who sells them, and he said the variables that would indicate upgrading to the 110 cfm model would be the number of turns the venting takes, the distance for the venting, and whether the room has lots of hard surfaces that would tend to generate more condensation (e.g. tile, solid surface counters, lots of glass in shower area). I think I'll get the 110 for my 8x8 room, just to be safe, since I am right at the top of the square footage range for the 80cfm. |
We have the 110 in our upstairs bathrooms - very quiet operation. |
- Posted by TorontoTim (My Page) on Fri, Sep 21, 12 at 20:38
Make sure you have enough 'intake' to supply the fan, especially if you go for the higher volume one. You need a decent gap under the door to allow as much air in quickly enough for it to be vented out. I put Panasonic fans in both my bath remodels and love them. 5 x 8 room with 8 foot ceilings only needs 35 or so CFM (5 x 8 = 32 x 1.1 = 35.2) so I'd stick with the 50 CFM models. Keep your duct runs short and straight and made of proper metal ductwork screwed and taped (foil tape). No flexible plastic or metal, especially if you want to keep it quiet. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Panasonic fan sizing
What matter most is if your vent is small or large, long or short, flat-wall or corrugated . It's the tube that carries exhaust air outside. Also important is the available air (e.g. door gaps) to allow incoming air to replace the air that gets "exhausted". There is nothing significant between 110 and 80 cfm, for all intents and purposes. Quiet operation is your main goal. The noise one might hear if the fan were turned on prior to installation is not the noise made after installation. All the vent "tube" factors listed above make a difference in terms of whether or not the fan has to push very hard against a lot of air resistance or if it only pushes reasonably hard. Some fans make a lot more noise when conditions are sub-optimal, some don't make a lot more noise. Manufacturers don't compare their products against competitors and publish results, but they could do this if a hundred people asked for it. Real world installations are the thing to compare, not showroom installations where the vent tube only runs a few feet and then blows air back into the same room. |
- Posted by janesylvia (My Page) on Mon, Sep 24, 12 at 14:37
Thank you very much for all the responses above, which are very helpful. The bathroom is measured more accurately as 49 sq ft. There is a square skylight (22x22) on flat roof. I would like to have it changed to the Low-e double pane one. But usually the skylight would be left open. There is gap under the door. I don't think the duct would be long. There are granite vanity top and tub tile walls. According to the Panasonic fan size link, it looks like the 80CFM should be enough. Am I right? Thank you very much. |
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- Breed: German Shepherd Dog/Beagle Mix
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- Age: Young
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- Sex: Female
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I am already spayed, housetrained, up to date with shots, and good with dogs.
Hi! My name is Stella! I am such a happy affectionate little girl. I look like a short, small german shepherd with hound mixed in me. I am only about a year old. I only weigh 28 lb. I am really cuddly and have very pretty eyes that gaze into yours. I am extrememly loveable. I am a big kisser! I am cratetrained and really close to having the house training part down 100%.
If you like German Shepherds but not the size of one...I would be perfect for you!!!!
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You're probably wondering why in part one and two of this series, I didn't really talk much about how we spent our daylight hours. It pretty much consisted of this:
- melt in sun
- lounge in pool
- sip from cocktail
- melt in sun
- lounge in pool
- melt in sun
- re-apply sunscreen and… repeat
Let's face it- Vegas isn't about the day. VEGAS IS NIGHT. The day exists merely to recuperate from the night before and prepare for the night to come.
Our third night was all about cramming as much fun as we possibly could in the hours we had left. We had gotten tickets to two different shows. And seeing as how I got my groove back the night before, I was ready to do the town proper.
The first show we saw was Le Reve at the Wynn. It was by far the most beautiful thing I have ever seen on stage. It's was a water show, acrobat show, dance show, and circus show all in one. It took our breath away.
It also helped that Di Di sprang for the VIP tickets and we had the comfy chairs in the back, with our own bottle of champagne and server, chocolates, and video screen to see some backstage footage. It was so breathtaking that I felt like I was on drugs… not that I would know what that would feel like (If you knew me in college- shut up).
When it was all said and done (and a full bottle of champagne later), our minds were blown, our pupils were sufficiently dilated, and we were ready to get a little naughty.
Our second show of the evening was …
Thunder From Down Under, at the Excalibur hotel.
Now, there are two kinds of Vegas:
One, is the pretty kind that we mostly enjoyed at the Wynn and some fine dining establishments.
The other, is the kind you find at the Excalibur. Where the second you walk in the door, there are girls dancing on a wooden stage in front of a fast seafood joint, and patrons are stumbling into you wearing only one shoe. Even the bellhop who helped us to our taxi was missing two of his teeth.
Very different Vegas.
But they had the Australian Abs we were looking for, so there we were.
And honestly, once we found the showroom, and the music started- we didn't give a rat's ass where we were.
The audience was mostly bachelorette parties, and at first I did feel a little out of place and like a perverted old lady. But that only lasted a second or two. The rest of the time was spent with my jaw on the ground.
They don't have a "no touch" policy.
They have a "please feel free to touch" policy.
Hot, sweaty men get on the table right in front of you.
They all could move their pelvis in ways I never thought possible.
The little hairs in my ears were permanently crinkled by the deafening, high pitch screams of over a hundred crazed women.
It was awesome.
Let me be clear here- these guys do not get completely naked. They get down to a g-string (and a few lucky ladies got to reach inside). There are NOT a dozen wieners flying around in every direction. Because honestly, that is not attractive, that's silly.
But the abs…
oh my…
the abs.
And they did a firemen number.
And a cowboy number.
And a freakin' pirate number.
The only thing missing was a sparkly vampire number, but I'm sure that's just a matter of time.
Di Di and I threw our arms up in the air. We blushed. Then we squealed. Then we giggled.
Then we SCREAMED!
This trip had me come out of my tortoise shell, crack it beneath my high heels, and toss it in the dumpster.
I felt like a school girl.
I seriously don't think it's too much to ask to have Hot Nerd hop up on the dining room table every now and then, with his shirt off, and gyrate for a few minutes while I finish up the dishes.
Because at the end of that show, I felt exhilarated, I felt funny and charming, and yup- I felt horny.
And that seriously needs to happen more often.
We then proceeded to take our tipsy selves back to our hotel and lose the rest of our money in pure Vegas fashion.
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One billionaire. That's all that Team Derek needed. The team's first proposal was deemed "neat" by a set of hoodie-wearing junior executives. But apparently neat is slang for potentially worth $175 million, because they got a second meeting, this time with three very straight-faced suits. Luckily, between Stan's configurations and Derek's smile, the team was granted 15 minutes with the billionaire himself: Julian Castle. 15 minutes to save it all. Cristina said it best: "No pressure or anything."
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text: Accompanying Ensembles and Piano Ensembles to Perform May 15 Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. May 10, 2011 Seven members of the University of St. Thomas Accompanying Ensembles and Piano Ensembles will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at the Brady Educational Center auditorium. Performing that evening: Brianna Donohue, piano, and Karina Poyerd, flute "Minuet: Op. 49, No. 2" by Ludwig Van Beethoven "Meditation" by J.S. Bach/Gounod Taylor Bakken, piano, and Casey Johnson, soprano "Der Tod, das ist die kühle Nacht" by Johannes Brahms "Ah! Mio cor" by George Frederick Handel Taylor Bakken and Judith Krech, piano duet "Petite Suite" by Claude Debussy Andrew Coleman and Ashtyn Johnson, piano duet "Waltz Op. 39 No. 2" by Johannes Brahms "Norwegian Dance Op. 35 No. 2" by Edvard Grieg The performance is free and open to the public. The Accompanying Ensembles and Piano Ensembles are coached by Katherine Faricy, Music Department, and are open to all qualified St. Thomas students. RelatedGreat Books Reading Group to discuss IshmaelMusic Department Presents 'Freak Piano Blowout' SaturdayFestival Orchestra Concert Tonight Features top Student TalentFree Festival Orchestra concert tonight


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[1016] Outcomes Associated with Carcinoma In Situ (pTis) and No Residual Disease (pT0) on Radical Cystectomy
KE Watts, DE Hansel. Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Background: With the advent of transurethral resection (TUR) of bladder tumors and neoadjuvant therapies, the finding of pT0 disease at cystectomy is not uncommon and has been associated with improved outcomes relative to the finding of residual disease. We compared the associated pathologic and outcomes findings in consecutive patients with pT0 and pTis disease at cystectomy.
Design: Pathology results and patient data for cystectomies performed between 1991 and 2006 showing pT0 or pTis disease were retrieved from the electronic archives. Prior biopsies and TUR specimens were analzyed to determine the curative intent of the surgical process, volume of tissue resected, focality of disease, and involvement of muscularis propria (MP). Disease-specific outcomes were adjusted for sex, smoking history, prostate cancer history, margin status, and ureter, prostate involvement, or lymph node involvement.
Results: Specimens consisted of 59 pTis and 36 pT0 cystectomy specimens. For the Tis group, ages ranged from 41-86 years (mean 67.5) with a M:F female ratio of 48:11. The pT0 group was similar with an age range of 39-86 years (mean 65.9) and a M:F ratio of 29:7. While the majority of patients in both groups had a history of smoking, a slightly greater proportion of patients in the Tis group had a positive history. Involvement of the MP by disease at biopsy or TUR is correlates with slightly greater mortality in both the pT0 and pTis groups, but did not correlate with greater risk of pTis. Involvement of the ureter, prostate, and margins by disease at cystectomy was only found in patients with pTis. Survival at 1, 2, and 5 years was calculated for both groups and showed no significant differences (p = 0.65) when adjusted for potential confounding factors. Comparison of the volume of tissue sampled on prior biopsy or TUR, as well as assessment of surgical cure, also failed to correlate with any significant differences in outcome.
Conclusions: Although pT0 bladder disease has been suggested to yield improved outcomes relative to residual disease, comparison between pT0 and pTis disease on cystectomy yielded similar disease-specific survival outcomes in multivariate analysis. Of note, intraoperative assessment of prior biospy/TUR material for extent and completeness of resection did not appear to impact outcomes in this study.
Category: Genitourinary (including renal tumors)
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:00 PM
Poster Session IV # 91, Tuesday Afternoon