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1. Don't deny the truth. You could be facing a layoff. Denying the danger to your income will not make the problem go away. Facing the truth gives you a better chance to be prepared for whatever the future may hold.
2. Find out how vulnerable to a layoff you really are. This simple, scientific quiz will give you a good estimate of how safe your job is for the next year. If your score indicates there could be risk for a layoff you'll want to take the more detailed version of the quiz.
3. Make yourself too valuable to layoff. As companies go through layoffs those employees that remain need to be capable of handling more than one job. Look for opportunities to learn new tasks at work.
4. Take classes to learn new skills. Many fields are developing new ways of doing things. Unless you continue your eduction you'll be left behind. It may mean taking some classes from your professional organization. Or a trade school. Or you might even need to take some college classes. Even if the new skills don't help you avoid a layoff, they'll make it easier to find the next job.
5. Evaluate how hard it would be to survive a layoff financially. Will you be eligible for unemployment? How much would you get and for how long? You'll find links to the state pages covering unemployment here and here.
6. Refuse to take on new debt. Now is not the time to buy a new car or take an expensive vacation. Even if you could afford the payments today, they'll become a problem if you lose your paycheck.
7. Stockpile non-perishables. Fill your pantry before a layoff. You'll find more information about stocking your pantry here.
8. Pay off debts. Especially credit card debt. Squeeze your expenses or find new sources of income. Use that money to pay down your debts. Check your credit cards to make sure that you're the lowest interest rates possible. That will make it easier to pay them off. Use this tool to compare your rate to others.
9. Build a savings cushion. Having a few dollars stashed away is important when you're facing a layoff. Start a savings program today.
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10. Evaluate how hard it will be to find a new job if you're the victim of a layoff. Are there employers looking for your skills? Or will you find it necessary to changing your career path? One of the best ways of finding out is to review job boards. Some of the largest are Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com.
11. Prepare a resume. The best time to prepare a resume is before you're a layoff victim. A good resource for advice on writing your resume can be found here.
12. Seek a new job now before you you get caught in a layoff. Use your network to find out about job opportunities. It's always easier to find a job when you already have one.
13. Medical Insurance during a layoff. You'll need to make choices as to what type of medical insurance you need. No one answer is best for all situations. You can read more about it here.
14. Remember that there is life after a layoff. Many people even turn a negative into a positive. You can read about some of them in this USA Today article.
A layoff can happen to just about anyone. But preparing for a layoff now can make things much easier later if it does happen to you and your family.
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When you gain enough experience with Buildroot and decide you are brave enough to modify some of the uClibc, BusyBox and/or kernel parameters, the way to do it is to compile Buildroot with default settings for all three, and after that, run the following commands to modify the parameters and eventually recompile everything:
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Note that the last one will work only after you enable the Linux kernel option in the main Buildroot configuration menu. Chances are that you already know how to configure the kernel, and uClibc configuration rarely requires tweaking, unless you want to compile out some functionality in order to save memory, so I'm going to look at BusyBox configuration only.
The BusyBox menu can be divided into settings and applets. I concentrate on the latter, as that's probably what you would want to modify first. Applets are applications in BusyBox parlance, with one small difference. In order to save space, BusyBox usually is installed as a single binary that includes all the utilities you decided to compile: shell, ping, gzip and so on. You can launch an individual applet either by giving its name as an argument to BusyBox—busybox ping, for instance—or you can create a symbolic link, ln -s /bin/ping /bin/busybox, and BusyBox will choose the correct applet automatically, depending on the link from which it was executed. BusyBox installation automatically creates links for all the compiled applets. If you are curious, you can run it without any parameters to see what applets were compiled in. You should have no difficulty in choosing the right set of applets for your project. The only thing worth mentioning is the shell. BusyBox does not support standard shells such as bash or tcsh; instead, you get to choose between ash, hush and msh with ash being the closest to bash and the one I always work with. Note that even though standard bash is not part of BusyBox, it is supported by Buildroot if you need it.
When you are finished configuring your embedded system, run make to compile everything. Now you are ready to program your newly compiled kernel and filesystem images to your board and boot. Actual Flash programming depends on your system, bootloader, type of Flash and so on, and it is beyond the scope of this article.
If you want to compile your own applications, you can (and should) use the toolchain created by Buildroot. You can get (or build) a different toolchain, but if it is not based on uClibc or if it was compiled with different kernel headers, it may not work. All you have to do in order to use the Buildroot toolchain is add the output/staging/usr/bin/ directory to your path and then simply run arm-linux-uclibcgnueabi-gcc.
The important point to remember is that Buildroot is not fool-proof in the sense that it is relatively easy to create a configuration that won't work or even compile. You should not expect every parameter combination to work, and always keep your last working configuration file. The upside is that there is a large and active community behind this project, which will be happy to help.
BSP stands for Board Support Package. The term is somehow associated with RTOSes, such as VxWorks. Therefore, some people prefer the more "politically correct" LSP (Linux Support Package). Anyhow, the BSP is a set of usually small kernel and bootloader modifications specific to your hardware. Intel x86 developers take for granted that all x86 systems have the same basic hardware and peripheral interface, which is not the case on embedded systems. BSP development usually includes fixing memory mappings, configuring interrupt controllers and development of at least the following basic drivers: serial (for console), network and Flash.
An Application Binary Interface (ABI) describes the low-level interface between an application and an operating system and hardware. ARM Linux supports Old ABI (OABI) and Embedded ABI (EABI). OABI is deprecated, and it is recommended that you use EABI. As this parameter affects the kernel, the compiler and the standard libraries, it is important to use the same ABI everywhere, even though mixing ABIs may be supported. Compared to OABI, EABI defines a more-efficient system call convention, improves floating-point performance, changes structure packing, removes the minimal four-byte size limitation and some other minor improvements.
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Jacka, Saul D. and Berkaoui, Abdelkarem (2007) On representing claims for coherent risk measures. Working Paper. Coventry: University of Warwick. Centre for Research in Statistical Methodology. (Working papers).
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We consider the problem of representing claims for coherent risk measures. For this purpose we introduce the concept of (weak and strong) time-consistency with respect to a portfolio of assets, generalizing the one defined in Delbaen [7]. In a similar way we extend the notion of m-stability, by introducing weak and strong versions. We then prove that the two concepts of m- stability and time-consistency are still equivalent, thus giving necessary and sufficient conditions for a coherent risk measure to be represented by a market with proportional transaction costs. We go on to deduce that, under a separability assumption, any coherent risk measure is strongly time-consistent with respect to a suitably chosen countable portfolio, and show the converse: that any market with proportional transaction costs is equivalent to a market priced by a coherent risk measure, essentially establishing the equivalence of the two concepts.
Item Type: | Working or Discussion Paper (Working Paper) |
Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory Q Science > QA Mathematics |
Divisions: | Faculty of Science > Statistics |
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Risk -- Mathematical models |
Series Name: | Working papers |
Publisher: | University of Warwick. Centre for Research in Statistical Methodology |
Place of Publication: | Coventry |
Date: | 2007 |
Volume: | Vol.2007 |
Number: | No.20 |
Number of Pages: | 47 |
Status: | Not Peer Reviewed |
Access rights to Published version: | Open Access |
Funder: | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Institute of Actuaries (Great Britain) (IoA) |
References: | [1] Artzner, Delbaen, Eber and Heath (1999): Coherent measures of risk. Math. Finance 9 no. 3, 203 − 228. [2] P. Artzner, F. Delbaen, J.M. Eber, D. Heath, H. Ku (2004), Coherent multiperiod risk adjusted values and Bellmans principle. Working Paper, ETH Zurich. [3] P. Cheridito, F. Delbaen, M. Kupper (2006), Dynamic monetary risk measures for bounded discretetime processes. Electronic Journal of Probability, Vol. 11, Paper no. 3, pages 57-106. [4] K. Detlefsen and G. Scandolo (2005), Conditional and dynamic convex risk measures. Fin. & Stochastics 9, 539-561. [5] J. Engwerda, B. Roorda, H. Schumacher (2004), Coherent acceptability measures in multiperiod models. Working Paper, University of Twente, Math. Finance. [6] F. Delbaen (2002), Coherent risk measures on general probability spaces. Advances in Finance and Stochastics, 1 − 37, Springer, Berlin. [7] F. Delbaen, The structure of m-stable sets and in particular the set of risk neutral measures. Preprint (http://www.math.ethz.ch/ delbaen/) [8] F. Delbaen, Y. M. Kabanov and E. Valkeila: Hedging under transaction costs in currency markets: a discrete-time model. Math. Finance 12 (2002), no. 1, 45–61. [9] S. D. Jacka (1992), A martingale representation result and an application to incomplete financial markets. Math. Finance 2, 23 − 34. [10] S. D. Jacka and A. Berkaoui (2006), On decomposing risk in a financial-intermediate market and reserving. http://arxiv.org/abs/math.PR/0603041 [11] S. D. Jacka, A. Berkaoui and J. Warren (2006), No arbitrage and closure results for trading cones with transaction costs. http://arxiv.org/abs/math.PR/0602178 [12] E. Jouini and H. Kallal: Arbitrage in securities markets with short-sales constraints. Math. Finance 5 (1995), no. 3, 197–232. [13] Yu. M. Kabanov (1998): Hedging and liquidation under transaction costs in currency markets, Fin. & Stochastics 3(2), 237–248. [14] Yu. M. Kabanov, M. Rasonyi and Ch. Stricker (2002): No-arbitrage criteria for financial markets with efficient friction, Fin. & Stochastics 6(3), 371–382. [15] Yu. M. Kabanov, M. Rasonyi and Ch. Stricker (2003): On the closedness of sums of convex cones in L0 and the robust no-arbitrage property, Fin. & Stochastics 7(3), 403–411. [16] F. Riedel (2004), Dynamic conditional coherent risk measures. Stochast. Proc. Appl. 112, 185–200. [17] G. Scandolo (2003), Risk measures in a dynamic setting. PhD Thesis, Universit`a di Milano. [18] W. Schachermayer (2004), The fundamental theorem of asset pricing under proportional transaction costs in discrete time. Math. Finance 14 no. 1, 19 − 48. [19] T. Wang (1999), A class of dynamic risk measures. Working Paper, University of British Columbia. [20] S. Weber (2003), Distribution-invariant dynamic risk measures. Working Paper, HU Berlin. |
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- As a value investor, I've long been fascinated by companies that own substantial amounts of real estate. Assets are a key component of value investing, for me anyway, and real estate can play a big role. In some cases, it may be raw land; in the case of restaurant names, it's land and buildings.
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My resistance seems to be the comfort of the tv. Not even watching tv but the white noise of its soft glow. That sentence was painful to write, but its true. I don't even like TV or whats on, but for some reason it has the ability to make you relax and after a day at the office, its nice to relax.
What I'd rather be doing? Reading more, writing more, working out more. My resistance is the comfort of sitting on the couch, zoning out.
One of my New Years Resolutions has been to eat dinner at the dinner table WITH the TV off. My wife and I both come home from work and the white noise that is the TV seems like a natural next step. You get home and turn on the TV. Most of the time there is nothing on that we watch. At most there is one show that we want to watch each day, but really there is probably only 3-4 things each week that we WANT to watch but the resistance gets in the way.
My resistance keeps me from reading more than I do (which may be a lot for some people, but for me, I can do better) it keeps me from writing more than I'd like to. Keeping this thing updated each week is hard work. The resistance also keeps me indoors and on the couch in the winter. Its dark when I get home, the energy is low and the glow from the tube is soft, bright and comforting.
Why is the TV my resistance? because even if I'm not watching whats on, it gets me distracted. If I'm trying to read, I spend 15 minutes on one page and I reread the same paragraph over and over.
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Said it before, will say it again: we all get 24 hours in our day. Nobody has extra time. You must claim time for yourself and your writing. Time is a beast stampeding ever forward and we're all on its back. Don't get taken for a ride. Grab the reins. Whip that nag to go where you want her to go. Take control. Hell, pull out a big ol' electric knife and carve off a quivering lardon of fatty Time Bacon all for yourself.


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One day I woke up and felt like doing a free hand pattern. 'Forever Young' because I am a grown up kid. I made this a couple of months back and only posted it on my blog. Posting it here now because a Magazine will publish it and it would be stupid not to have it here in case people like it :)
Thank you guys! Glad u like this "childish" experiment of mine :)
I need help on the tee: should it say "Forever Young" or "Grown Up Kid"? Thx :D
I need help on the tee: should it say "Forever Young" or "Grown Up Kid"? Thx :D
Thx Valerie, Thx Sharon.. as you can see, drawing something as simple as a straight line is HARD for me :)
wow Terry, thank you so much for this great compliment! Now I hope the customers think the same way you do ;)
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The Delivery Presents – Storytelling is Life, and So is Bacon
It's not every week I can have two people on the show who are quite as accomplished and forthcoming with great advice as I did in Episode 168. Kristina Ribali, the social media Queen of FreedomWorks, and Jim Lakely, the communications director of the Heartland Institute spent the hour talking about the importance of stories.
We humans have always used stories to carry important information, everything from "don't wander into the dangerous woods" to "don't screw over your neighbor because it's bad for all of us". Somehow, though, conservatives have come to regard good storytelling as a frivolous pursuit, a thing only the artsy-fartsy left does. It's cost us and the country dearly. We have to do better and that is the point from which we launch the conversation.
Then we move into the importance of bacon, which can never be overstated. So there's that.
This is one of the best shows I've done in a while. if I had a highlight reel, most of this show would be on it.
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Airdrie swim coach to take part in Summer GamesBy: Lucas Punkari | Posted: Thursday, Jul 24, 2014 10:48 am For Special Olympics Airdrie Swim Coach Tammy Hnatiuk, the chance to help out at the 2014 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games was something she couldn�t pass up. The 32 year old from Airdrie served as an associate coach for Team Alberta during this year�s Games, which took place in Vancouver from July 8 to 12. �Having helped out at the Alberta Summer Games in Lethbridge two years ago, to be involved in a national event like this was something that I really wanted to do,� Hnatiuk said. �I received an email about a year ago that they were looking for applicants for this event, and I was lucky enough to be chosen to be a part of Team Alberta,� she added. Hnatiuk, who has been the swimming head coach for Special Olympics Airdrie for the last two-and-a-half years, was involved in a number of activities in her role as an associate coach during the Games, with the majority of her time being spent timing the swimmers� run for the head coaches. �The coaches were basically at the pool all day long, so if you wanted to explore the town, being a swimming coach is probably not the best thing for that,� Hnatiuk said. �However, I knew that before I signed up for the job.� �One of our biggest things was to make sure the athletes were in the right spot for their races, and I think we did a good job of that,� she added. �That meant getting up in the morning around six every day and being at the pool until that night, but that�s all part of the experience of being a part of the event.� Hnatiuk, who will be helping out at the Alberta Summer Games in Airdrie this week as part of the Zone 2 swim team, said the experience of helping out at the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games was something that she would recommend to anyone. �When I was in Vancouver, I spoke with a volunteer there who hadn�t been involved with anything like this before, and he couldn�t believe what a neat experience it was,� Hnatiuk said. �The event is such a neat experience to watch the athletes grow and succeed, and it�s a big reason why I do what I do here as a coach.� Comments
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[quote=ShawnMedGuy]Both of you guys have serious...serious issues. [/quote:36n1dp10]Originally Posted by Les 74
You say this as if this is news?
By the way the kitten I rub isn't furry at all..
[quote=ShawnMedGuy]Both of you guys have serious...serious issues. [/quote:36n1dp10]Originally Posted by Les 74
You say this as if this is news?
By the way the kitten I rub isn't furry at all..
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"Before you can win a game, you have to not lose it." -- Chuck Noll
Glad to see some familiar faces here. Here's to some good discussions.
Whats all this? None of you people know whats going on. So I will have to tell you!!
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Welcome aboard fellas, had a feeling there would be a few more of us over here, very refreshing to read a post that isnt five days old.
Good to see the familiar names here...well I guess AA is now AS, but I'd recognize that angry, yellow face anywhere.
I am going to start checking this site on a regular basis and if those Nazi bastards who moderate the other board don't get their act straight, I stand ready to make this my new home.
You can't have a quality discussion board without jigawatts.
Here I am beyotches.
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Not only getting in touch with my inner-ninja, I decided that "ANGRY" is not my predominant personality characteristics. I'm glad one of my fellow Floridian brothers of the black and gold is here representin'
Hopefully you and Oveido can make it to the east coast this year and go to the game in Jax this year. We really should get a contingency from the board to go to that game.
That'd be cool but there are a couple of things that might get in the way for me. I've been watching games at a few different Steeler bars with a buddy of mine for 19 years, so it's kind of a routine. Neither one of us is a big fan of the live game (at least not from the stands) and we've both seen our fair share of them. Every now and then he's got a conflict of schedule and can't make the game, so maybe that might present an opportunity to make the drive...we'll see brother.Originally Posted by asiansteel
In the meanwhile, it's likewise good to have a fellow member of the Florida chapter represented among the familiar faces here.
Is it another "mass exodus" from the Trib, or just a search for a good site?.... Do they "regulate" trolls over here?
Hey there AS, nice new sig!Originally Posted by asiansteel
ours is not to wonder why just invert and multiply...


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KiOR To Participate In Mississippi Governor's Energy Summit
PASADENA, Texas, Oct. 4, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KiOR, Inc. (Nasdaq:KiOR), a next-generation renewable fuels company, announced that Fred Cannon, President and CEO, is participating in the Governor's Energy Summit in Jackson, MS, hosted by Governor Phil Bryant today. Cannon is participating on an Executive Roundtable Panel designed to outline the opportunities for Mississippi to enhance its growing energy sector. The presentation can be found on the Investor Relations section of KiOR's website under "Events and Presentations."
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Police groups question marijuana test
by WILY/WRXX News Staff • May 8, 2013 • News
lllinois law enforcement organizations say motorist safeguards in pending medical marijuana legislation are not strict enough as the measure heads for a Senate vote.
John Kennedy of Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police says police should be able to test blood and urine of motorists suspected of driving under the influence of marijuana.
The chiefs and the Illinois Sheriffs' Association say the legislation incorrectly states that federal officials have OK'd standard sobriety tests for cannabis influence. They say blood and urine tests are the only accurate measure.
The groups hand-delivered a letter to Gov. Pat Quinn Tuesday. The Associated Press was given a copy Wednesday in advance of its public release.
However, Dan Riffle of the Marijuana Policy Project responded to Capitol Fax regarding the development and says the safeguards in the bill against driving under the influence are "incredibly strict — arguably too strict."
Riffle, a former prosecuting attorney, tells Rich Miller of Capitol Fax that, "Patients who drive under the influence of cannabis would be charged under the exact same provisions that apply to anyone who drives under the influence of more impairing medications like OxyContin, Xanax, or Vicodin. The only difference would be that police would have more latitude to require a field sobriety test for medical cannabis patients."
He also notes the bill specifically states that "Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent the arrest or prosecution of a registered qualifying patient for reckless driving or driving under the influence where probable cause exists."
It also directs the Secretary of State to make a notation on the patient's driving record that s/he is a qualifying patient and, unlike current law, gives implied consent to field sobriety tests. Patients who refuse a test will have their license suspended and ability to use medical cannabis revoked.
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CLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to terms with OF Matt Carson and OF Cedric Hunter on minor league contracts.
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Everyone knows who the favorite will be this weekend in Bridgeport, because the top-seeded UConn Huskies are almost always the favorites -- especially when they're playing in their home state, which they are once again.
Tuesday (all tips ET):
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Duke vs. Notre Dame | ESPN | 7 p.m. |
Louisville vs. Tennessee | ESPN | 9 p.m. |
But if the Huskies are to win this regional and advance to their sixth consecutive Final Four, they'll have to overcome some serious star power among their opponents. Because here's an interesting factoid: UConn is the only team in Bridgeport without a reigning conference player of the year on its roster. The Huskies' first opponent, fourth-seeded Maryland, is led by point-forward Alyssa Thomas, the ACC Player of the Year (for the second year running).
The other matchup features No. 2 seed Kentucky and guard A'dia Mathies, the SEC co-Player of the Year, against sixth-seeded Delaware. The Blue Hens are riding on the shoulders of all-everything forward Elena Delle Donne, the obvious choice as the Colonial Athletic Association's best player (for the third time in four years).
So yeah, this is UConn's regional to win, but there are some big names trying to take down the Huskies in their home state.
Let's look at three X factors for each matchup.
No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Delaware
ESPN, noon ET Saturday
The first two shifts: Kentucky coach Matthew Mitchell sends in an entirely new lineup at the first media timeout (the 16-minute mark). He does this so that his team can't use fatigue as an excuse: The Wildcats aim to make the beginning of the game hellacious for their opponent. And it's a kind of in-your-face defense unlike anything Delaware has seen. Mitchell doesn't just have his players press full-court, he also urges them to try to rip the ball from people. His philosophy is to force the referees to call a foul if they must. How the Blue Hens handle this relentless pressure will determine whether they can make it a game. Because the Wildcats come at you, one wave after another, and Mitchell uses most of his bench to make it happen.
Elena Delle Donne, of course: The skills possessed by this 6-foot-5 senior are no secret. But what remains unknown is how she will respond to the physical play of the Wildcats. Obviously, if the Blue Hens are going to have a chance in this game, Delle Donne is going to need each point of her 25.8 scoring average -- and probably a little bit more. The thing to watch will be whether Delaware can get Delle Donne some space, either on the wing to face up her defender and go to work, or on the block. What the Blue Hens shouldn't do is bring an on-ball screen to their star player, because Kentucky will just use that as an opportunity to double-team and get the ball out of Delle Donne's hands.
Who will rise to the occasion? The main storylines of this game are straightforward: Kentucky's defense versus Delle Donne. But it's a distinct possibility that those two things will neutralize each other. The Wildcats might force a number of turnovers, scoring buckets in transition, and still Delle Donne can help keep Delaware in the game if she's efficient on the offensive possessions the Blue Hens do see all the way through. If that happens, the difference in this game will be Player X -- whoever steps up and produces at a much higher level than expected. Two players to keep an eye on are Kentucky point guard Jennifer O'Neill and Delaware senior guard Lauren Carra. Both players are averaging about the same points per game: O'Neill is at 10.6, Carra 10.7. And both players are capable of going off, if that's what is needed from them.
Pick: Kentucky
No. 1 Connecticut vs. No. 4 Maryland
ESPN, 2:30 p.m. ET Saturday
The battle down low: This game features something pretty awesome: a couple of inside players who have great touch in and around the basket. UConn's starting center is Stefanie Dolson, who is 6-foot-5 and averaging 14.2 points and 7.0 rebounds a game. Maryland forward Tianna Hawkins, who is 6-3, has season averages of 18.3 points and 9.3 rebounds. Both players shoot at a ridiculously high percentage (Hawkins at a 54.9 percent clip; Dolson even better at 59.6 percent). The thing to watch is whether Hawkins can pad her stats by collecting offensive rebounds, something she has done all season. Either way, it will be interesting to see which player commands the most attention inside.
Katie Rutan from downtown: On the offensive end, Maryland is overdependent on forward Alyssa Thomas. In the second half of some games, the Terrapins end up running Thomas at the point and clearing everyone out so she can drive to the hoop. With all of the injuries they have sustained this season, the Terrapins have little choice but to run their offense through their star forward. But there is one player in particular who has the ability to spread the floor for Thomas: guard Katie Rutan. When she is hitting from beyond the arc -- she has made 63 3-pointers this season -- she gives the Terrapins an extra dimension. If she's hot, that's good for a host of reasons, most notably because the Huskies won't be able to focus solely on stopping Thomas.
The UConn backcourt: OK, we're not talking about Kelly Faris, who provides a stable presence at guard. We're talking about that second guard position, sometimes filled by Bria Hartley, other times by Caroline Doty, occasionally by Moriah Jefferson. There has been some inconsistency in the backcourt this season for the Huskies. And it will be worth watching to see who steps up to complement Faris. The odds-on favorite to be on the court at game's end (if the game is close, of course) is Hartley, but don't be surprised to see lighting-quick freshman Jefferson come up big at this regional.
Pick: Connecticut
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text: Download release Physicians join network of more than 1,000 oncologists focused on delivering high-quality, evidence-based medicine to cancer patients across the country. Collaborative expertise will advance cancer research and patient access to high quality cancer care in Southern California Los Angeles, Calif. and The Woodlands, Texas (Sept. 20, 2010) — Wilshire Oncology Medical Group, Inc., a physician-owned, multi-specialty cancer and blood disease practice in Southern California, and US Oncology, Inc., the nation's leading integrated oncology company, today announced a new collaboration in Southern California to expand patient access to high-quality, advanced cancer care through the United Network of US Oncology. Wilshire Oncology Medical Group and US Oncology share a common vision for high-quality cancer care through the use of evidence-based medicine, clinical research and the application and use of healthcare technology. Wilshire Oncology Medical Group has entered into a Comprehensive Strategic Alliance relationship with US Oncology to bring the shared expertise of both organizations to more cancer patients throughout the nation. "We are excited to join a nationwide network of more than 1,000 oncologists who share the same vision as we do about high quality cancer care based on evidence-based medicine and proactive patient support," said Linda Bosserman, M.D., FACP, practice president, Wilshire Oncology Medical Group. "We have been leaders in Southern California in delivering documentable high-quality and cost-effective cancer care. By joining the United Network of US Oncology, we can unite with like-minded physicians from across the country to share our expertise and make an impact on the quality of care." "Adding Wilshire Oncology to the United Network of US Oncology makes our network stronger and brings the power of a nationwide oncology care network to Southern California" said Roy A. 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Under this new relationship with US Oncology, patients treated for cancer at Wilshire Oncology Medical Group will have access to US Oncology's vast patient services including clinical trials matching, Patient Assistance Support to help qualified patients gain access to financial assistance, proactive patient support calls from trained nurses who check in on patients between physician visits, use of the Cancer Treatment Tool on Wilshire Oncology's website, access to the tools and resources of CURE Magazine, and the comfort of knowing their physician is part of a nationwide network of physicians who collaborate on tough cases to bring the best care to patients in their own communities. The alliance with US Oncology also gives Wilshire Oncology physicians access to healthcare information technology and physician services that connect them with a nationwide network of oncologists focused on improving cancer care. The Oncology Portal, a member-driven online community, helps physicians provide better patient care by facilitating peer-to-peer collaboration and shared best practices. Wilshire Oncology will continue use of its electronic medical record, and expand its clinical research program with US Oncology, while maintaining its longstanding relationship with UCLA TORI research and other research networks. "Being a leader in developing and delivering accessible, state of the art, innovative and affordable cancer care to our communities is extremely important to us at Wilshire Oncology," said Dr. Bosserman. "We have been approached by several oncology practices in Southern California who share our commitment to expand quality services. Through this new affiliation with US Oncology, we can now reach out to colleagues to expand comprehensive services to patients, as well as unite practices in the Southern California area to facilitate innovative comprehensive cancer care programs for the payer communities. We know payers are looking for programs to ensure their members receive appropriate personalized cancer care in a field that is continually bringing more specific options for treatments, and they are looking for cancer care coordination among the many specialists. The shared commitment to specialized technology, practice support and care management backed by US Oncology's national network of cancer experts will benefit Southern California cancer patients and payers. That's why we joined the United Network. We see this as an opportunity to work with our oncology colleagues and payers to improve outcomes and costs for our patients, and create an overall better cancer care experience." About Wilshire Oncology Medical Group Wilshire Oncology Medical Group has eight treatment centers dedicated exclusively to the cancer patient. Since the group's founding in 1957, its staff has pioneered community-based cancer care. Wilshire Oncology Medical Group physicians, mid-level providers, treatment nurses and support staff works with the patient, his/her primary physician and hospital, as well as the patient's family to select and deliver the best treatment for each individual. About US Oncology US Oncology, Inc. is the nation's leading integrated oncology company. By uniting the largest community-based cancer treatment and research network in America, US Oncology expands patient access to high-quality care and advances the science of cancer care. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, US Oncology is affiliated with more than 1,300 community-based oncologists, and works with patients, hospitals, payers, and the medical industry across all phases of the cancer research and delivery continuum. By promoting the use of innovative technology, clinical research, evidence-based medicine and shared best practices, US Oncology improves patient outcomes and offers a better patient experience. For more information, visit www.usoncology.com. About United Network of US Oncology US Oncology unites the nation's largest network of community-based oncology physicians through the United Network of US Oncology. These like-minded physicians are united around a common vision of expanding patient access to high-quality cancer care in communities throughout the nation. 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@fBoyle-- I received physical therapy for hip flexor pain and it was definitely helpful. I was in a situation where I was afraid to exercise and stretch on my own because I was afraid of causing more injury. But exercising and stretching with the supervision and direction of a physical therapist is very different. I knew that I would not be injuring myself and I'm sure that physical therapy helped speed up my healing.
And physical therapy is not just about healing, it's also about strengthening the body and learning to move correctly to prevent further injury. Speak to your doctor again about physical therapy for your hip flexor pain.


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Preview Monday: WONDER WOMAN #19 and FABLES #128
Mon, 04/15/2013 - 3:00am |Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week, we're giving you exclusive first looks at WONDER WOMAN #19 and FABLES #128!
Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week, we're giving you exclusive first looks at WONDER WOMAN #19 and FABLES #128!
"The media is the message." It's not quite the Marshall McLuhan mantra but it's close. And no one knows media and its messaging better than Douglas Rushkoff, who in one of his many lives is a prominent writer, speaker, communicator, documentarian, and ultimate guru of modern media and its effects, both good and bad on society. Several years ago, after Douglas finished his series TESTAMENT, the heady historical, near futuristic mash-up of the Old Testament, technology, and economic politics, we were talking about his next project for Vertigo.
The original graphic novel A.D.D. by author and media theorist Douglas Rushkoff, with art by Goran Sudzuka and Jose Marzan, Jr., is on sale today.
BOING BOING's Cory Doctorow ran a rave review of A.D.D.
The Adolescent Demo Division (A.D.D.) are the world's luckiest teen gamers. Raised from birth to test media, appear on reality TV and enjoy the fruits of corporate culture, the squad develop special abilities that make them the envy of the world—and a grave concern to their keepers.
One by one, they "graduate" to new levels that are not what they seem. But their heightened abilities can only take them so far as the ultimate search for their birth families proves to be a most harrowing discovery.
The sci-fi collection STRANGE ADVENTURES went on sale this week with exclusive previews appearing at:
This May, Vertigo will publish STRANGE ADVENTURES #1, a collection of science fiction short stories as only Vertigo can do them.
Written and drawn by some of the comic industries most sought after talents, STRANGE ADVENTURES also features some exciting new talents making their Vertigo debut!
The Final Deluxe Edition of the highly praised and bestselling series Y: THE LAST MAN goes on sale next week. It's not only a gorgeous hardcover collection of issues #49-60, it includes the complete script of the momentous final issue written by Brian K. Vaughan.


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Posts Tagged 'Hollywood'
Jack Brewer of the excellent blog, The UFO Trail, recently interviewed Robbie Graham, who blogs at the fascinating Silver Screen Saucers. The thrust of the interview is that motion pictures and television have far greater potential to influence beliefs about UFOs and the possibility of alien life forms than any hard research aiming for objective, factual analysis. I'd agree. I would encourage all UFO Religions readers to check out the lengthy interview. It's well worth it. Here are two excerpts:
"Quite simply, when it comes to our understanding of UFO phenomena and our expectations regarding potential extraterrestrial life – make no mistake about it – movies matter… perhaps more even than anything else. As audiences, we should therefore seek to actively engage with Hollywood's depictions of UFOs and extraterrestrials – to look up from our popcorn once in a while and acknowledge that such phenomena spring first and foremost not from the minds of Hollywood creatives, but from the fabric of our lived historical reality. By more actively engaging with Hollywood's UFO movies, we enhance our ability to distinguish UFO fact from fantasy, and to more easily identify and understand the political thinking behind instances of government manipulation of UFO-themed entertainment products."
"A wide variety of individuals, corporations and agencies are clearly competing to influence your beliefs about alleged extraterrestrial visitors, for whatever ultimate reasons. Successfully accomplishing the task has apparently been identified as worthy of substantial amounts of money and sustained effort."
I had occasion to do a bit more reading on Robbie Graham's blog (Silver Screen Saucers) this week and wanted to make sure my own readers know about it. Robbie is doctoral degree candidate in film studies. His dissertation topic concerns "Hollywood�s historical representations of UFOs and potential extraterrestrial life." He has several informative essays on his site that extend from this focus:
- Silver Screen Saucers: UFOs and Disney: Behind the Magic Kingdom
- UFOs and Hollywood: Blurring the Line between Fact and Fantasy
- Silver Screen Saucers: CIA veteran writes Roswell conspiracy book
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BIOL 1001C, BIOL 1002C Essentials of Biology (4 credits)For non-majors. Presents a levels approach to the study of biology. First semester: physiochemical principles underlying living systems, cell structure and functions, cellular energetics, cell division, laws of genetics; laboratory work: emphasis on the recognition and classification of life forms. Second semester: thorough study of human anatomy and physiology; laboratory work: mammalian histology and dissection. Lecture: 3 hours; lab: 2 hours. Laboratory fee.
BIOL 1005C Human Biology (4 credits)
A one-semester lecture/laboratory course for non-science majors. Students will study basic anatomy and physiology of major organ systems, and appreciate common clinical applications. Laboratory exercises will reinforce basic concepts, teach microscope skills and supplement the lecture with exercises in genetics, histology, physiology and biochemistry.
BIOL 1011C, BIOL 1012C Principles of Biology (4 credits)For majors. Introductory analysis of the various biological concepts at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. First semester: biochemistry of molecules, enzyme kinetics, cell biology, cellular energetics, cellular reproduction, genetics, and molecular biology; second semester: population biology, evolution, botany, comparative animal physiology, and ecology. Laboratory work, including dissections, complements the lectures. Lecture: 3 hours; lab: 3 hours.
BIOL 1405L Research Methods in Biology (2 credits)Lab: 4 hours. Laboratory fee.
BIOL 2206C Invertebrate Zoology 4 creditsAn evolutionary approach to the study of form and function in invertebrate animals. Laboratory provides a survey of phyla, utilizing living and preserved specimens as selected representative species. Dissection and behavioral studies. Counts toward area 1. Lecture: 2 hours; lab: 4 hours. Laboratory fee. Pre-requisite: BIOL 1012C.
BIOL 2206R Invertebrate Zoology Lecture (2 credits)Same as above, lecture only.
BIOL 2601 Human Development (2 credits)Focus on normal and human embryonic and fetal development as well as congenital anomalies and birth defects. Fetal physiology and maternal-fetal interactions are presented as well as other related topics such as assisted reproductive technology.
BIOL 2730C Human Anatomy (4 credits)A regional approach to the study of the human body, with special focus on human locomotory anatomy. Laboratory emphasizes mammalian (cat) dissection. Counts toward area 3. Lecture: 3 hours; lab: 4 hours. Laboratory fee. Pre-requisite: BIOL 1012C.
BIOL 3038C Ecology (4 credits)An interdisciplinary approach demonstrating the impact of geological, climatological, and evolutionary processes on the distribution of life on earth. Emphasis on the concepts of niche and ecosystem, particularly in laboratory sessions employing living species. Counts toward area 1. Lecture: 2 hours; lab: 4 hours. Laboratory fee. Pre-requisite: BIOL 1012C.
BIOL 3038R Ecology Lecture (3 credits)Same as above, lecture only.
BIOL 3130C Animal Diversity (4 credits)Biodiversity through the lens the Animal Kingdom. Focus will be placed on what actually accounts for the diversity of animal life. Such topics as genetics, natural selection, biogeography, competition, and the interactions of the human species with other animals will be explored. (Lecture: 3 hours; Lab: 3 hours). Laboratory fee. Pre-requisite: BIOL 1012C.
BIOL 3130R Animal Diversity (3 credits) The lecture- only portion of BIOL 2130C.
BIOL 3135C Human Histology (4 credits)This course covers the composition of the human body at the subcellular, cellular, tissue and organ levels with an emphasis on relationships between structure and function. Clinical significance and applications and disease mechanisms are emphasized. Counts toward area 2. Lecture: 2 hours; lab: 4 hours. Laboratory fee. Pre-requisite: BIOL 1012C.
BIOL 3207C Cell Biology (4 credits)Basic architecture of cellular organelles and components; dynamics of growth, nutrition, cell cycle, metabolism, and metabolic regulation; specialized cell functions. Laboratory accompanies lectures. Counts toward area 2. Lecture: 2 hours; lab: 4 hours. Laboratory fee. Pre-requisite: BIOL 1012C. Pre- or co-requisite: CHEM 1046C.
BIOL 3221 Nutrition (2 credits)Clinical nutrition, directed to common medical disorders, relevant physiology, nutrition al implications, and therapy. Nutrition in gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, cancer, and AIDS. Pre-requisite: BIOL 1012C. Recommended: CHEM 1045C, CHEM 1046C.
BIOL 3230C Immunology (4 credits)Basic principles, theories, and current problems in immunology. Emphasis on antigens, haptenes, antibodies, antibody specificity, antibody- antigen reactions and immediate and delayed hypersensitivity, as well as transplant and autoimmune phenomena. Counts toward area 2. Lecture: 2 hours; lab: 4 hours. Laboratory fee. Pre-requisite: BIOL 1012C.
BIOL 3230R Immunology Lecture (2 credits)The lecture portion alone of the above course.
BIOL 3241 Pharmacology (2 credits)Major aspects of pharmacology: pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, mechanisms of action, physiologic effects as well as adverse effects of drugs. Course is organized by drug class according to either organ system or therapeutic category. Pre-requisite: BIOL 1012C. Recommended: BIOL 3728, CHEM 1046C
BIOL 3310 Human Viruses and Disease (2 credits)This course is designed for students who are interested in entering a health-related field. Areas covered are: specific viral infections of children and adults including cold viruses, influenza viruses, and HIV, epidemiology, diagnostic methods, and control of viral disease by immunization and anti-viral chemotherapy. The relationship between viruses and cancer will also be explored. Pre-requisite: BIOL 1002C or BIOL 1012C or its equivalent.
BIOL 3513C Genetics (4 credits)Course spans Mendelian genetics, chromosomal morphology, cell divisions, linkage, gene mapping, chromosomal aberrations, DNA, RNA, eukaryotic chromosome replication, gene regulation, extra-nuclear genetics, and the principles of biotechnology. Laboratory exercises complement lectures. Counts toward area 2. Lecture: 2 hours; lab: 4 hours. Laboratory fee. Pre-requisite: BIOL 1012C.
BIOL 3521C Molecular Biology (4 credits)A comprehensive study of the gene in prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems. Analysis of the molecular anatomy of the chromosome, structure and organization of the genes and their regulatory regions, and protein (DNA interactions, transcriptional and post transcriptional control, RNA processing, and translation into proteins). Laboratory introduces various recombinant DNA techniques. Counts toward area 2. Lecture: 2 hours; lab: 4 hours. Laboratory fee. Pre-requisite: BIOL 3207C or BIOL 3513C or BIOL 4937C or CHEM 1376.
BIOL 3728C Human Physiology (4 credits)Physicochemical principles involved in life processes. Lectures and laboratory illustrate these principles in the physiological systems of humans. Counts toward area 3. Lecture: 2 hours; lab: 4 hours. Laboratory fee. Pre-requisite: BIOL 1012C.
BIOL 3730 Reproductive Biology (2 credits)Basic mechanisms of reproductive biology with emphasis on human reproduction. Gametogenesis and implantation, reproductive health, and infertility are among the topics covered. Pre-requisite: BIOL 1012C.
BIOL 3735 Biology of Women's Health (2 credits)Biology of conditions affecting women's health. Topics covered include reproduction, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, cancer, and autoimmune diseases. Articles from medical journals and clinical trial data are discussed. Pre-requisite: BIOL 1002C or BIOL 1012C.
BIOL 3750 Medical Biochemistry (2 credits)Reviews major human metabolic pathways with focus on biochemical alterations that accompany a wide range of human diseases and conditions. Emphasis on advanced methods of molecular medicine for diagnosis and treatment of genetic and metabolic disorders. Pre- or co-requisite: CHEM 1213C.
BIOL 3801 Endocrinology (2 credits)Structure and function of the hormone -producing endocrine glands. Emphasis on the nature of hormones structure, mechanisms of action, and physiologic effects. The interaction and integration of the endocrine system with other organ systems is demonstrated. Disease state and clinical case studies reinforce basic principles. Pre-requisite: BIOL 1012. Recommended: BIOL 3728.
BIOL 3830R Neurobiology Lecture (2 credits)Nerve cells and their organization into complex nervous systems; major concepts in neurobiology, including impulse conduction, synaptic transmission, sensory processing, motor function, and memory. Pre-requisite: BIOL 1012C.
BIOL 3830L Neurobiology Laboratory (2 credits)This course covers basic experimental methods and approaches in the neurosciences with a focus on the analysis of functional neuroanatomy, molecular markers, and behavior period. Pre-requisite: BIOL 1012C, BIOL 3830R or permission of instructor.
BIOL 4023C Microbiology (4 credits)Topics include prokaryotic cell structure and function, microbial nutrition, growth and control, microbial metabolism, bacteriophages, and microbial genetics. Laboratory exercises complement lectures. Counts toward area 3. Lecture: 2 hours; lab: 4 hours. Laboratory fee. Pre-requisite: BIOL 1012C. Co-requisite: CHEM 1046C.
BIOL 4901, BIOL 4902 Independent StudySee Academic Information and Policies section. Laboratory fee on an individual basis.
BIOL 4930; 4931 Current Topics in Biology (2 credits)Selected subjects from current developments in a variety of biological disciplines, such as animal behavior, endocrinology, environmental issues, and molecular genetics. Pre-requisites: BIOL 1012C and permission of the instructor.
BIOL 4933; BIOL 4934; BIOL 4935; BIOL 4936 Topics in Biology (2 credits)
BIOL 4937C Biotechnology (3 credits)A study of the applications of the modern methods of biotechnology to the areas of agriculture, the environment, forensics, medical diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. Major focus on the contributions of recombinant DNA technology. Pre-requisite: BIOL 1012, CHEM 1046.
BIOL 4941 Topics: Bioinformatics (4 credits)Introduction to current bioinformatics tools and databases and the theoretical and practical applications of computer science to biological science. The application of information technology toward the analysis and organization of scientific data. Focus on molecular biology. Algorithms, systems, and databases used to facilitate and expedite biological research, for the analysis of biological data, the prediction of biological functions based on structural data, and information management issues such as the fundamental principles of data mining, are covered. Pre- or co-requisites: BIOL 1011C, COMP 1300C.
BIOL 4947, BIOL 4948 Research InternshipCredits depend on number of hours devoted. Research project at an approved laboratory in New York under the joint guidance of the head of the laboratory and a faculty member at Stern College for Women. Pre-requisites: BIOL 1012C and permission of the instructor.
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Michael Gove – Turning State Education into a Welfare Benefit for the Poor
Is free education welfare? Traditionally, we have not believed so in Britain, and have seen free education as something that should be provided to all regardless of income.
However, the Coalition government has taken another step towards means testing free state education.
Back in April, the "pupil premium" came into effect. That was foisted on the Coalition by the Liberal Democrats, and gives schools an additional £430 per pupil who is on free school meals.
And now, the government is proposing that Academies and the new Free Schools should be allowed to discriminate in their application procedures in favour of children who get free school meals.
What all this means is that schools will have a strong financial incentive to choose to take pupils from poorer families.
Clearly, none of this will matter in the least with under-subscribed schools. Anyone who wants to go to those schools will continue to get in. But with over-subscribed schools, their admissions policies will start to favour poorer families.
We will therefore move closer to a situation in which the only state schools that are open to middle class families are the state schools that are rubbish. They will have a choice between sending their kids to a bad school, or sending them to a private school.
This is all part of a general move to take state provision away from the middle classes. (Other examples are the removal of child benefit for higher rate taxpayers, the severe cutbacks to tax credits for middle income people, the new student loans system and the increased means testing that will be included in the replacement for the Education Maintenance Allowance.)
Of course, the Tories have been in favour of means testing for many years. Even under Margaret Thatcher, they used to talk about opportunities to increase it. They tackle it from the middle class side, talking about how best to take benefits away from the middle classes. (They call it "targetting help on those who need it".)
Labour too are in favour of means testing, but they talk about it from the working class side. They talk about how best to provide new or increased benefits to the poor. (They call it "helping the most vulnerable".)
All this is very worthy, no doubt, but it already has a severe downside – it reduces the incentives to work hard, to get ahead and to earn the money to support your family.
The situation is now so extreme that an even darker side of it will soon emerge. There is a danger that the middle classes will withdraw their consent to the whole welfare system. What that means in practice is not revolution and blood on the streets. It just means that the middle classes will stop seeing taxes as something unpleasant that it is their duty to pay. Instead they will start seeing them as state-sponsored theft.
And if they see taxes as state-sponsored theft, they will stop paying their taxes. We will go down the road already trodden by countries like Greece and Italy, with huge black economies.
Everyone seems to say that Michael Gove is an education expert, a thinker and somebody who understands the way forward for the education system. I have to say I can't see it.


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Your child is filled with joy and energy. Every day is a new discovery. She often finds herself accomplishing things that yesterday you and she only dreamed about.
You want a learning environment for your child that encourages this freedom of movement, thought, and creativity. Your child deserves a classroom that focuses on independent development—a place in which she can be surrounded by her peers, but still work at her own pace and according to her own interests. Experienced teachers should be at hand to gently guide your child, ensuring that she feels respected, encouraged, and happy. You want to know that when you drop your child off in the morning, you are leaving her to a world that is cheerful, clean, organized, and safe.
These are the sentiments and standards of the students, parents, and staff of Saxtons River Montessori School. If you, in your search for the right learning environment for your child, feel that you may share in this vision, our door is always open. To schedule an observation, please contact the school administrator, Barbara Carey, at 869-3349. Limited spaces are available for this school year.


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Five Defendants Charged in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Attorney and Bank Vice President Among Those Charged
Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, John V. Gillies, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Miami Field Office, Jeff Atwater, Chief Financial Officer, State of Florida's Department of Financial Services, and Tom Grady, Commissioner, State of Florida's Office of Financial Regulation, announced the filing of an criminal information charging defendants Jacinto Puentes, 53, West Palm Beach, Elinor Puentes, 52, West Palm Beach, Theodore Tarone, 43, West Palm Beach, Raul Salabarria, 55, Royal Palm Beach, and Rogelio Ramirez, 42, Port Saint Lucie, with one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud in connection with a multi-million dollar mortgage fraud scheme. If convicted, the defendants face a statutory maximum sentence of thirty years in prison.
Friday, three of the defendants, Jacinto Puentes, Elinor Puentes, and Raul Salabarria, made their initial appearances and were arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge James M. Hopkins in West Palm Beach, Florida. Defendants Elinor Puentes and Raul Salabarria were released on $250,000 personal surety bonds. Defendant Jacinto Puentes was held on a $50,000 corporate surety bond. The remaining two defendants are scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday, February 29, 2012.
According to the information, the defendants engaged in a multi-million dollar scheme to fraudulently obtain mortgages through the use of false documentation. More specifically, from November 2006 through November 2007, Jacinto Puentes and Raul Salabarria found seventeen properties in Florida and Tennessee for which they sought financing above the actual sales price quoted by the seller. Defendant Jacinto Puentes prepared and submitted loan applications containing false information and false supporting documentation, including false verifications of bank deposits from Wachovia Bank's then Assistant Vice President, defendant Rogelio Ramirez.
According to the information, defendant Elinor Puentes and others required the sellers to use the services of co-conspirator attorney Theodore Tarone as the settlement agent. Defendant Tarone prepared duplicate HUD-1 settlement forms to reflect the two different selling prices. The lender received a HUD-1 with an inflated purchase price, while the seller received a HUD-1 with the actual sales price. Through this scheme, the conspirators received approximately $8 million in loan proceeds for the purchase of those 17 properties. Some of the defendants diverted approximately $500,000 of the loan proceeds for their personal benefit.
Mr. Ferrer commended the investigative efforts of the FBI, the State of Florida's Department of Financial Services, and the Florida Office of Financial Regulation. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kerry S. Baron.
The case announced today is also part of the Department of Justice's Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force. This national task force was established in November 2009 to wage an aggressive, coordinated and proactive effort to investigate and prosecute financial crimes. Mortgage fraud is a key focus of the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force's efforts. The task force is working to improve efforts across the federal executive branch, and with state and local partners, to investigate and prosecute significant financial crimes, ensure just and effective punishment for those who perpetrate financial crimes, combat discrimination in the lending and financial markets, and recover proceeds for victims of financial crimes.
An Information is only an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
A copy of this press release may be found on the website of the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida at http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/fls. Related court documents and information may be found on the website of the District Court for the Southern District of Florida at http://www.flsd.uscourts.gov or on http://pacer.flsd.uscourts.gov.


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Marie Denee's Style
OOTD: Spotted and Layered in NYC in ASOS Curve
New York is COLD.
Yes, this coming from a California girl. I am a bit spoiled, but in all honesty, my Hawaiian and Okinawan raised , California-living-behind wasn't 100% ready for this life. I stressed myself out trying to find cold weather items, especially after just moving and a hella deep clothing purge.
HOWEVER, I had a blast and was extremely grateful for the friends and happiness that warmed my insides seeing all of my peeps! Thanks to Plus Model Magazine and Becca Etc Swimwear, I headed out to NY ask a guest to the Becca Etc/PMM blogger conference and to co-host an event in NJ!
So what did I opt to wear?
LAYERS and tons of them! I mean for reals! Underneath my dress, I was rocking a Yummie Tummie Shaper Dress AND a long tank top AND Ski Socks! I wasn't playing.
Dress: ASOS Curve Leopard Body Con Dress
Tights: I scored them from Target!
OTK (Over the Knee) Boots: "Lia" Ros Hommerson Boots from Widewidths.com
Earrings: "Queen" Coil earrings by Beads by Aree
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Naked Flight Attendants Grab Attention As Aliens Invade
by Sara Tucker
Sometimes the week is so jam-packed with news one hardly knows where to begin. There's the latest YouTube sensation, for example, an in-flight safety video featuring airline personnel wearing not a single stitch of clothing, which racked up views this week faster than the footage of Michael Jackson's final rehearsal. "We have been absolutely stunned by the massive international interest in our in-flight safety briefing," said an Air New Zealand exec. (More at latimes.com.)
Or how about the heart-warming story behind "United Breaks Guitars"--a "catchy song," says the Consumerist, "about how much United sucks." The country-music video made its debut on YouTube on Monday, and by Tuesday the airline had offered to square things with the composer, who had been seeking compensation for his broken guitar for over a year.
Equally juicy is Carbonfootprint.com's blasting of U2 and Bono for generating enough gassy emissions with their current world tour to fly the band to Mars and back." (The Belfast Telegraph has the shameful details.)
It gets better.
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