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The NoSQL moniker that was coined circa 2009 marked a move from the "traditional" relational model. There were quite a few non-relational databases around prior to 2009, but in the last few years we've seen an explosion of new offerings (you can see,for example, the "NoSQL landscape" in a previous post I made). Generally speaking, and everything here is a wild generalization, since not all solutions are created equal and there are many types of solutions – NoSQL solutions mostly means some relaxation of ACID constraints, and, as the name implies, the removal of the "Structured Query Language" (SQL) both as a data definition language, and more importantly, as a data manipulation language, in particular SQL's query capabilities.
ACID and SQL are a lot to lose and NoSQL solutions offer a few benefits to augment them mainly:
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As you may know last year I joined Nice systems where I lead the architecture team of our big-data multi-channel analytics platform. Well, we only have 4 architects in the team and we need at more. The current open position is for a senior architect for the application development group. We're looking for someone who is passionate about technology, a mentor and problem solver. We need someone who is not afraid to write code ,make stuff work and pair with developers on one hand but can also lead the system's vision and design architectures on the other hand.
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After RHoBH's record ratings last week, which were good enough for Bravo PR to issue a press release heralding them, the cast of RHoBH proved that their Ojai trip was a ratings bonanza, as their audience held this week at over 2.3m viewers. With another 2,319,000 people tuning in for part two (18-49 demo 1.10), the ladies consolidated their gains over Season Two at the same stage, and are now showing growth of an impressive 11.43% in total audience after five episodes of Season Three.
Bravo Media decided to pull Start ups Silicon Valley from the Monday 10pm time slot where it had averaged 583,500 viewers (18-49 demo 0.30) and replace it with a repeated episode of RHoBH which drew 960,000 viewers with 0.40 in the 18-49 demo. And if the ratings increase in that hour didn't justify the rescheduling, then the huge uplift it had on Andy Cohen's ratings for WWHL at 11pm, most certainly did. The three episodes of WWHL that had aired following SUSV's 10pm airing at 10pm averaged 636,667 viewers (demo 0.27) and Tuesday's with Taylor Armstrong and Kristin Cavallari, drew 860,000 viewers (demo 0.40); a 35% increase. Given that WWHL scores its best ratings on nights when a Real Housewives franchise airs, it's imperative that Bravo Media schedule accordingly, and by moving SUSV to Tuesdays at 9pm, they've done so.
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I have only told one person (my best friend) that i am gay, i want to tell my parents, but dont know how to go about it. What is conversation starter/way to tell them?
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Phenotypic variation and morphological changes in starved denitrifying Aeromonas hydrophila
- Besma Harbi,
- Chédia Jabeur,
- Ali Ellafi,
- Amina Bakhrouf
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In this study, an Aeromonas hydrophila identified as a denitrifying bacterium by PCR detection of nitrate reductase (narG) and nitrite reductase (nirK) genes was incubated in seawater microcosms for 8 months at room temperature and at 4 °C. A study of the phenotypic variation demonstrated that A. hydrophila becomes gelatinase-positive after the incubation in sea water. We noted that starved A. hydrophila becomes unable to produce leucine arylamidase, and that the starved strain appears to grow more slowly. Indeed, we also observed a severe decrease in cellular aggregation of Aeromonas after incubation. In addition, atomic force micrographs revealed a reduction in cell size.
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- Title
- Phenotypic variation and morphological changes in starved denitrifying Aeromonas hydrophila
- Journal
Annals of Microbiology
Volume 63, Issue 3 , pp 1039-1045
- Cover Date
- 2013-09-01
- 10.1007/s13213-012-0560-2
- Print ISSN
- 1590-4261
- Online ISSN
- 1869-2044
- Publisher
- Springer Berlin Heidelberg
- Additional Links
- Topics
- Keywords
- Aeromonas
- Seawater
- Starvation
- Phenotypic
- Morphological
- Industry Sectors
- Authors
- Besma Harbi (1)
- Chédia Jabeur (1)
- Ali Ellafi (1)
- Amina Bakhrouf (1)
- Author Affiliations
- 1. Laboratory of Analysis, Treatment and Valorization of Environment Polluants and Product, Faculty of Pharmacy, Monastir, Tunisia


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There was a time which was known as 'golden age of piracy' in several parts of the world. During this era, piracy was on the great height. Beside, other times were also not unaffected by this outlaw act. Now, the thing, which is really surprising for the people, is that the lifestyle of the medieval age raiders fascinates the people a lot. This fascination can be witnessed in various aspects.
Clothing: Pirate shirts, skirts, costumes, and there are many other outfits, which have become the fashion-statements in the recent times. These costumes are liked in the several themed events. Birthday parties, festivals, fancy dress parties etc. are some of events, where these dresses are worn.
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In This Issue of The Research Advocate
From Washington
Fiscal Cliff Avoided, Sequestration Still Looms
United Health Foundation Releases America's Health Rankings
ITIF Unveils 2012 State New Economy Index
Senate Appropriations Chair Daniel Inouye Dies
Report Examines Return on Investment for Publicly Funded Research
Portrait of Louis Stokes for NIH Building Unveiled
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Research!America Sends Letter to White House, Congress on Medical Device Tax
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Fiscal Cliff Avoided, Sequestration Still Looms
With bipartisan support, Congress and the White House have made a deal to avert the fiscal cliff. In the final deal, sequestration was delayed by two months, putting medical research funding at risk yet again.
The deal-crafted from negotiations between President Barack Obama and Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), and later Vice President Joe Biden and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)-was passed first by the Senate less than two hours after 2013 began. The House took up the measure late on New Year's Day and passed it as well. Obama signed the measure days later. In addition to delaying sequestration, the legislation extends the majority of Bush-era tax cuts and fixes other expiring tax and spending provisions.
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Advocates have our work cut out for us. We must ensure that new and returning Members of Congress are fully informed about the impact of spending cuts and sequestration in our nation's unrivaled biomedical research and development pipeline, as well as its impact on health research that holds the key to bending the health care cost curve and the basic public health functions that protect Americans day in and day out. We must convince them that across-the-board cuts to these and other discretionary federal programs ignore the priorities of Americans and the strategic interests of America. And we must make this case as policy makers also grapple with raising the debt ceiling and calls by many House members for additional spending cuts. Weave in efforts to produce a budget for FY13 instead of resorting to a one-year continuing resolution, and it is clear that we must redouble our advocacy efforts in order to be heard.
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New Poll Finds Worries About Fiscal Cliff, Impact on Medical Research
In polling conducted prior to the fiscal cliff deal, a majority of Americans did not believe Congress and the White House would reach a deal to avert the "fiscal cliff." Nearly 60% said they were skeptical a deal would be struck, according to new polling by Research!America in partnership with Zogby Analytics.
"Congress and the administration must make bold decisions to address our nation's deficit, but cutting funding for research should not be one of them," Research!America President and CEO Mary Woolley said in a statement. "We cannot afford to drain the research pipeline as other countries challenge our world leadership in science and innovation."
Other findings in the poll reveal deep concern about the state of medical research in the U.S.
Eighty-three percent said that medical research is important to reducing health care costs, and 87% said it is important to conduct research on how our health care system is functioning. And, even in this challenging economic environment, more than half said they would be willing to pay $1 per week more in taxes if that money would go toward medical research. That finding is no surprise, given that 55% of respondents said the U.S. is not making enough progress in medical research.
Download the full results at www.researchamerica.org/uploads/December2012pollslides.pdf.
United Health Foundation Releases America's Health Rankings
United Health Foundation has released the 23rd edition of America's Health Rankings: A Call to Action for Individuals and Their Communities.
According to America's Health Rankings, Americans are living longer due to several medical advances, but unhealthy behavior and preventable illness threaten quality of life. This year's edition shows that Vermont is the nation's healthiest state for the sixth year in a row. Hawaii is second, followed by New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Minnesota. Mississippi and Louisiana are tied for the least healthy ranking, followed by Arkansas, West Virginia and South Carolina.
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ITIF Unveils 2012 State New Economy Index
The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation has updated its State New Economy Index for 2012. The report ranks each of the 50 states based on 26 measurements that are indicative of the so-called "New Economy," which relies on knowledge and innovation for growth.
Written by ITIF President Robert D. Atkinson, PhD, and economic analyst Luke Stewart, the 2012 State New Economy Index ranks Massachusetts as the furthest along to the New Economy. Delaware, Washington, California and Maryland round out the top five. Massachusetts has ranked first since the reports began in 1999 and in the five updates since then.
To download the full report, visit http://itif.org/publications/2012-state-new-economy-index.
Senate Appropriations Chair Daniel Inouye Dies
Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-HI), chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the highest-ranking Asian-American government official in U.S. history, died December 17. He was 88.
Inouye had chaired the appropriations committee since 2009, and he played a vital role in boosting funding for research. He was particularly focused on nursing and nursing research, as well as research for veterans and active service members. Inouye himself was a decorated combat veteran and lost his right arm during World War II.
In 1985, he played a key role in the opening of the National Center for Nursing Research; his advocacy was equally important eight years later when the center was elevated to a full institute at the National Institutes of Health. He was also instrumental in establishing nursing programs at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Inouye received the Congressional Appreciation Award from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing in 2007.
After Inouye's death, Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) was named chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Mikulski is the 2012 winner of Research!America's Edwin C. Whitehead Award for Medical Research Advocacy.
Report Examines Return on Investment for Publicly Funded Research
The Center for American Progress has released a report on the rate of return from research at government agencies. The report goes beyond life science research but notes that several innovations to improve health have come from unexpected places.
According to the report, laboratories within the Department of Energy developed water purification techniques and better cancer therapies, and the National Science Foundation has had a hand in a number of biotechnology discoveries. The Human Genome Project figures prominently in the report; the biotechnology industry, which accounts for 5.4% of GDP relies heavily on advances in genetics.
To download the full report, visit http://bit.ly/TY4t4l.
Portrait of Louis Stokes for NIH Building Unveiled
Former Rep. Louis Stokes (D-OH), a Research!America emeritus director, was honored with a portrait that will hang at the Louis Stokes Laboratories building on the campus of the National Institutes of Health. The portrait was unveiled at the recent NIH-sponsored 2012 Summit on the Science of Health Disparities, held in suburban Washington, DC.
Several dignitaries participated in the unveiling ceremony, including Del. Donna Christensen, MD (D-VI); NIH Director Francis Collins, MD, PhD; former acting Surgeon General Audrey Manley, MD; and John Ruffin, PhD, director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities.
Stokes, who served in Congress for three decades, is the first African-American to have an NIH facility dedicated in his name.
Research!America Sends Letter to White House, Congress on Medical Device Tax
Research!America President and CEO Mary Woolley wrote letters to the administration and congressional leaders in December asking them to consider the possible effects of a 2.3% medical device tax on medical devices, went into effect January 1.
"Over the last year, more than 6,000 job cuts were announced by 12 large medical device companies," Woolley wrote. "Data collection is in process for other reported job losses in this industry, most of them affecting employees in small medical device firms. Small companies comprise 98% of the medical device industry, and further cuts are anticipated."
The letter was sent to President Barack Obama and congressional leadership, including Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), House minority leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate majority leader Harry Reid (D-NV).
Advocacy & Action
Congress is considering major changes in federal policy in order to reduce the deficit, including "sequestration," which means arbitrary, across-the-board budget cuts to defense and non-defense spending. Sequestration or similar sweeping cuts to "discretionary" federal funding would dramatically reduce funding for medical research and critical public health functions.
We can't let that happen. Deficit reduction is important, but there are ways to achieve it that do not compromise American lives and American progress. Arbitrary budget cuts that abandon medical research are wrong. Join dozens of organizations and tell Congress: WE NEED CURES, NOT CUTS!
Member Spotlight: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855, but it took nearly seven decades for research to become part of the institution's mission. Growing from a one-room laboratory in 1922, Children's Hospital has made incredible progress since: the basis of the foundation of the Society for Pediatric Research, the country's first pediatric research department, and numerous scientific breakthroughs and vaccine discoveries.
Children's Hospital's 10 Centers of Emphasis encompass seemingly disparate research areas, but all contribute to the greater strategic goals of the hospital's research efforts.
"Our interests are embedded in those Centers of Emphasis," said Philip R. Johnson, MD, director of the hospital's research institute as well as its chief scientific officer and an executive vice president. The centers that Johnson oversees are dedicated to applied genomics, autism, biomedical informatics, cellular and molecular therapies, pediatric cancer, developmental biology and pediatric disorders, injury research and prevention, mitochondrial and epigenomic medicine, pediatric clinical effectiveness, and even health care policy.
The hospital also supports Research Affinity Groups, which Johnson likened to a "grassroots" effort among researchers to explore topics of interest. The groups, designed to encourage interdisciplinary approaches to child health and development, cover areas different from the Centers of Emphasis.
Johnson's own research centers on finding a vaccine for HIV, but not in the traditional way a vaccine works. Instead, viruses are used to carry genes that code for HIV antibodies. When injected into muscle, the muscle takes over production of those antibodies which can then defeat HIV. Johnson said this concept is nearing a clinical trial in humans. The hope, then, is that such an approach might be useful in developing similar vaccines for other diseases and conditions as well.
Research!America's efforts to educate the public and policy makers are a big reason why Children's Hospital is a member, Johnson said.
"It's amazing the amount of misunderstanding about research that exists in the general population," Johnson said. "... They understand it's important, but they don't understand the mechanics of it, the politics and the support that's required.
"Research!America does a better job of that than anybody else, and that's why we're very supportive of the activities."
For more, visit www.research.chop.edu.
President's Message
As we enter a new year-Research!America's 24th-we are committed to a number of resolutions: aggressive advocacy for medical research as the new Congress takes on the delayed but increasingly complex implementation of sequestration; demonstrating the value of taxpayer-supported research and taxpayer-supported agencies that are responsible for research, public health and regulation; emphasizing the importance of the bioscience business sector-pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and the host of research-related industries-to our nation's economy; educating new and continuing Members of Congress with the goal of developing more champions; and working with our members to assure that we all-all sectors of the research ecosystem, patients and caregivers very much included-stay united in our determination to make research for health a top priority. Consistently, our national public opinion polls show that most Americans expect lawmakers to do more to expand research and innovation. The public is on our side, and we will work with you to leverage that support in 2013. It would be great to hear from you early this year, with your ideas and recommendations for our work. And it would be even better to hear how you are engaged in advocacy-your efforts could be the very ones that we want to replicate and promulgate to others!
Speaking of advocates, plan now to join us on March 13, 2013, here in Washington to celebrate a stellar group of awardees. For details, see www.researchamerica.org/advocacy_awards.
Media Matters
Future of Research Funding
Research!America President and CEO Mary Woolley was quoted in the Houston Business Journal about insufficient government support for research and its impact on the Houston metro area. Woolley said that current funding levels also stymie U.S. global competitiveness. "Other countries aren't waiting around for the U.S. to get its feet back on the ground in prioritizing research and development in bio research," she said.
Op-ed Round-Up
Research!America Board member Larry J. Shapiro, MD, executive vice chancellor for medical affairs at Washington University in St. Louis and dean of the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, wrote an op-ed describing the devastating consequences of cuts to medical research in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. An op-ed in The (Nashville) Tennessean, written by Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine at Vanderbilt University, focused on the impact of going over the "fiscal cliff" for biomedical research. In addition, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign student newspaper, The Daily Illini, included Research!America in an article about grant writing and university research funding levels.
What the Fiscal Cliff Means for Biotechnology
Eleanor "Ellie" Dehoney, Research!America's vice president for programs and policy, was quoted in Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News about how the biotechnology industry would fare under the fiscal cliff. "Think about biologics: They're very expensive, they're very expensive to produce, and they're high risk. If reimbursement goes down, you'll find a reduction in the availability of venture capital," Dehoney said.
Medical Device Tax
Research!America was mentioned in POLITICO Pro and CQ Healthbeat articles related to the medical device tax. Both articles highlight Mary Woolley's letter to congressional leadership and the president outlining concerns related to the tax, including the effect of job losses in the industry. "It would be tragic if federal policies associated with health reform inadvertently compromise the research and development necessary to move basic scientific discovery from the bench to the bedside," she wrote.
Sustain Investments in America's Health
The Boston Business Journal published an op-ed by John Erwin, executive director of the Conference of Boston Teaching Hospitals, a Research!America member. The piece calls attention to the impact that sequestration would have on the Boston-area economy. "If we are to meet the health challenges of an aging and increasingly diverse population, continue to foster the type of innovation that will drive our regional economy, and remain a vibrant force in the global economy, sequestration cannot happen," Erwin wrote. "America needs to invest more, not less, in medical research."
Global Health R&D Advocacy
In December, Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi), Doctors Without Borders and Mount Sinai Global Health hosted a conference in New York to spur innovation for new tools to combat neglected tropical diseases. Conference attendees agreed that, in order to truly help combat the growing threat of NTDs, there must be a new framework for global health R&D with an emphasis on public financing and integrated access.
Although there is significant work to be done, 2013 is poised to be an exciting time for raising awareness and support of NTD R&D. The conference made it clear that NTDs are gaining attention nationwide-particularly as neglected diseases, such as dengue fever and Chagas disease, are becoming an increasingly large threat in the U.S. Research!America will continue to draw attention to and advance neglected disease R&D at our panel discussion, "Are NTDs a growing threat? Research, access and the next steps," at the annual Consortium of Universities for Global Health Conference in Washington, DC, on March 14.
Research!America Extends Special Thanks to our Principal Partners
PROGRAM PARTNER: Lilly
CONTRIBUTOR: Amgen
SPONSOR: Genentech, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
FRIEND: Baylor College of Medicine, Evan Jones, March of Dimes Foundation, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
"WE NEED CURES, NOT CUTS" CAMPAIGN: Illumina, Inc.
SCIENCE POLICY FELLOWSHIP: Howard Hughes Medical Institute
POLLING PARTNER: Zogby Analytics
SUMMIT ON PAIN RESEARCH: Endo Health Solutions
GENERAL SUPPORT: The Baltimore Family Fund, The Dana Foundation
Visit www.researchamerica.org/partnership_opportunities for ways to support Research!America.
Special Thanks to New and Renewing Research!America Alliance Members
New Members
Brain Coalition
of Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Renewing members
Association of Anatomists
Geriatrics Society
Medical Group Association
for Prevention Teaching and Research
of Professors of Human and Medical Genetics
Biomedical Research Association
Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Cancer Institute
Endocrine Society
of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology
Multiple Sclerosis Society
York Stem Cell Foundation
Ohio Medical University
Ohio State University College of Public Health
Pharma L.P.
A&M Health Science Center
of Arizona
of California, Irvine
of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
Not yet a member? Join Research!America today at www.researchamerica.org/become_member.
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PUBLISHED: 27 Oct 2012 00:06:00 | UPDATED: 27 Oct 2012 00:30:43PUBLISHED: 27 Oct 2012 PRINT EDITION: 27 Oct 2012Maxine McKew, left, says Kevin Rudd 'lost his job because he was not part of the Labor tribe' in her new book Tales from the Political Trenches. Photo: Peter Braig
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Labor must bring back former prime minister Kevin Rudd from the political wilderness ahead of the next election and harness his talent, former ABC journalist and former Labor MP Maxine McKew says.
Ms McKew said her book, Tales from the Political Trenches, should be viewed as the "second draft" of history, telling the Weekend Financial Review she expected Prime Minister Julia Gillard to lead Labor to the next election but the party must reach"some sort of settlement with Rudd".
"He is popular and we [the ALP] are stuck on a primary vote of 32 or 34 per cent. They should find a way to use his talents," she said.
"The attacks on Rudd by cabinet ministers in February have had no impact on either the voting public or caucus MPs who still welcome him to their electorates."
Ms McKew's book re-opened the scars from the removal of Mr Rudd as Ms Gillard rejected claims in the book on Friday that she had been involved in planning the coup and used internal research to help her unseat the former prime minister in what Ms McKew has described as a "professional hit" by a "disloyal deputy".
"I've dealt with these issues on the public record . . . I haven't got anything to add,'' Ms Gillard said.
Ms Gillard said in February she decided to move against Mr Rudd on the day of the coup, while she had no "specific knowledge" of internal polling.
Also in the book, former attorney-general Robert McClelland reveals Small Business Minister Brendan O'Connor, a Gillard ally, showed him internal "research" on Mr Rudd in the week before the coup, while former defence minister John Faulkner criticises the "political bastardry" of officials using internal research to destabilise Mr Rudd.
Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese reportedly warned Mr Rudd to watch his back in May, a month before the coup took place, while Ms Gillard reportedly pressured Mr Rudd for months to abandon the emissions trading scheme.
"I do not believe that Gillard can be seen as a passive player,'' Ms McKew writes, upbraiding Labor's "faceless men" for cementing a narrative about a dysfunctional Rudd office and then orchestrating the coup using the internal polling.
Mr Rudd had "lost his job because he was not part of the Labor tribe".
Ms McKew is also critical of Mr Rudd for his "colossal misjudgment in April 2010" when he ditched the emissions trading scheme and for his "extravagant rhetoric".
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott said on Friday that Ms McKew had been a staunch Labor person who felt "dudded" by the Prime Minister.
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DALLAS -- The way the New Jersey Devils' defense played on Thursday night, they didn't need much offense. What they did need, the Devils got from Patrik Elias.
Elias scored a power-play goal 40 seconds into overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars.
"It always comes back to bite you when you play that poorly and take a penalty," Stars coach Lindy Ruff said.
New Jersey allowed only 16 shots and scored twice on the power play.
"Huge, two power-play goals," New Jersey coach Peter DeBoer said. "It probably didn't need to get to overtime if we could have buried some of our chances, but we did on the power play and that was critical."
The Stars tied the score on Tyler Seguin's goal with 52 seconds remaining in regulation play.
Dainius Zubrus scored in the first period and Travis Zajac added a goal in the second to give New Jersey a 2-0 lead.
Jamie Benn scored on a backhand at 10:52 of the second to cut the deficit to 2-1.
The Devils, allowing the fewest shots per game of any NHL team, held Dallas to its season low. Cory Schneider made 14 saves for his second victory over the Stars this season.
Elias and Zajac each had an assist and Jaromir Jagr assisted on two goals for New Jersey.
Seguin added an assist for Dallas. Kari Lehtonen made 21 saves. He has allowed only six goals in losing three of his last four games against New Jersey
The Devils dominated early. Dallas didn't put a shot on goal until a 5-on-3 advantage more than five minutes in. Even during that 75-second stretch, the Stars had only one shot.
"I'm embarrassed myself with that," Seguin said. "That's unacceptable."
Ruff said: "It was just a killer."
DeBoer called the 5-on-3 penalty kill "huge."
"It would have been easy there to lose our focus. We didn't. We buckled down. To get out of the first period up was key."
New Jersey scored first, at 10:59 of the first period. Zubrus sent a slap shot from the right faceoff circle over Lehtonen's glove and into the right corner.
Dallas had its best scoring chance a minute and a half before the end of the first period. Cody Eakin took a pass in the slot but shot the puck into Schneider's body.
For the period, New Jersey outshot the Stars 7-4. The four shots tied Dallas' season low for a period.
Lehtonen prevented another Devils goal three minutes into the second period when he made a glove save on Zajac while prone on the ice.
Zajac did score on a power play at 9:50 of the second, when he tipped Damien Brunner's drive past Lehtonen.
Barely a minute later, Dallas broke through for its first goal against Schneider in more than 90 minutes this season. Benn took a pass from Seguin with his back to the goal and backhanded the puck into the net.
New Jersey again had an advantage in shots, 7-6, with the Devils' final two shots short-handed
Game notes
Schneider has the only shutout against Dallas this season, with 26 saves in a 1-0 victory Jan. 9. . The Devils' season low in shots allowed for a game is 15 ... In the Stars' previous seven games they averaged 33 shots on goal ... Dallas' fewest shots in a game this season had been 18 in a 4-3 victory at Chicago Dec. 3. ... New Jersey won both games between the teams this season ... The Stars' streak of scoring a power-play goal in eight consecutive games ended ... Play was stopped during the third period because a panel of glass broke above the boards ... Dallas recalled C Dustin Jeffrey from Texas of the American Hockey League Thursday, but he was inactive for the game.
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DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 30: Cody Eakin #20, Alex Goligoski #33, Alex Chiasson #12 and Tyler Seguin #91 of the Dallas...
(Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)Game Information
Arena: American Airlines Center Location: Dallas, Texas |
Referees: Ghislain Hebert, Brad Watson Linesmen: Steve Miller, Andy McElman |
Attendance: 14,237 (76.8% full) |
Team Stat Comparison
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3 | Goals | 2 | |
2 | Power Play Goals | 0 | |
3 | Power Play Opportunities | 3 | |
0 | Shorthanded Goals | 0 | |
5 | Penalties | 5 | |
10 | Penalty Minutes | 10 | |
24 | Shots on Goal | 16 | |
25 | Hits | 24 | |
31 | Faceoffs Won | 27 |
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This comes out of last fall's "Development Agenda," where India, Brazil, Argentina and other developing countries held WIPO's feet to the fire and demanded that it adopt a formal policy to act like any other UN agency: that is, to promote humanitarian goals, not higher levels of copyright restrictions.
In the interim, it's been clear that WIPO and the rich countries it has traditionally served aren't exactly thrilled about this -- for one thing, they stabbed the public interest groups in the back and arranged to lock nearly all of them out of the room.
With the meeting about to start, the national delegations have started to produce documents describing their proposals. Mexico -- captive state that it is -- has produced an embarrassment of a document calling for more copyright to save development. The US has produced an even dumber document saying that the solution to development is to assign developing nations "buddies" from the developed world to show them the ropes. The UK's document says that they think this stuff is important but aren't willing to do anything about it.
Shining out like a single rose on top of a mountain of crap is a 12,000-word detailed analysis by fourteen nations ("the friends of development"), explain exactly what they mean when they talk about facilitating development.
Jamie Love's done a great analysis of the proposals, with a scorecard on which buzzwords the different papers use, and how often they use them:
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With Valentine's Day on the horizon, here are some great places to propose marriage. For the long-range planners, take heart. For the short-timers, let this be a lesson to you.
Sure, you can pose the question over an intimate dinner at a local restaurant or just during a snuggle on the couch, but why not make a marriage proposal part of a romantic vacation? You'll be creating pages in a new book of memories, adding chapters later for the wedding, honeymoon, maybe a family.
A few suggestions, from right here in the U.S. to dream destinations around the globe:
1. Lavender field, South of France: Getting engaged in Paris, a la Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes at the Eiffel Tower, is tres passe. Be different: Head south to the lavender fields near Mont Ventoux or Provence. Pull over anywhere, wander into a field and speak your love. If you want a specific spot, consider the field at Grignan, with its wonderful Renaissance chateau, or Senanque, a 12th-century abbey near Gordes. Lavender blooms from late June to mid-July. She may be so blown away she'll choose lavender for her wedding bouquet. web.france.com/landmarks/castle_of_grignan, sacred-destinations.com/france/senanque-abbey
2. Biplane over the Alabama coast: Husband-and-wife pilots Bar and Dannie Eisenhauer take couples up in their 1928 biplane for engagement flights, with Champagne upon landing. Flights over sugar-white beaches off Gulf Shores are especially lovely at sunset. The plane seats two snugly, with the pilot in an open cockpit in the rear. Headphones prevent you from hearing each other, but you don't need words, do you? 866mustfly.com gulfshores.com
3. Cathedral Cove, New Zealand: Accessible by kayak or an hour's hike, this stunning sheltered cove, featured in "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian," is bookended by towering rock formations and a natural stone arch. Kayak guide Hayden Gray says a couple booked one of his group kayak trips to the cove, then ducked inside the arch for a private proposal. Back on the beach, they announced their news to cheers all around. On another occasion, Gray spotted a prospective groom setting up Champagne and flowers on the beach with a guitar to serenade his soon-to-arrive future bride. seakayaktours.co.nz thecoromandel.com
4. Horse-drawn carriage, Mackinac Island, Mich.: Cars are banned on this island in Lake Huron, so horses are the primary mode of transportation. Book a private carriage tour — or take the reins yourself in a self-drive carriage — and clip-clop to scenic spots on the island. Arch Rock frames the beach below where, with some advance grunt work, you can spell out "Marry Me" in rocks on the sand. Carriages operate May through October. mict.com jacksliverystable.com
5. Private island, French Polynesia: Whisk your sweetie away to a private island in the South Pacific. Surrounded by warm, turquoise waters; palm trees; and the jagged peaks of dormant volcanoes in the distance, how could she say no? The St. Regis Bora Bora can arrange some alone time on its private islet. stregisborabora.com
6. Havasu Canyon, Arizona: This section of the Grand Canyon is part of the Havasupai Indian Reservation and much less congested than the national park. A 10-mile hike down from the rim is rewarded with the breathtaking blue-green waters of Havasu Falls, a great place to get down on one knee. Stay in the campground or the lodge in Supai, then hike or helicopter out. Plan the trip yourself or let Arizona Outback Adventures handle the details. AOA's Brian Jump says several couples have become engaged in the canyon, and he has helped one plan a wedding there. havasupaitribe.com aoa-adventures.com
7. Historic properties, Elizabethan England: With its rolling hills studded with castles, who wouldn't feel romantic in England's Cotswolds and Shakespeare Country, especially spring through fall, when gardens are blooming and historic properties welcome guests? Sit with your beloved on the bench in the gardens overlooking Anne Hathaway's Cottage and read a sonnet. William Shakespeare was only 18 when he married Anne, then 26 and living in the thatched-roof farmhouse a mile from Stratford. Or you could take your love on a stroll through the pleasure garden of Kenilworth Castle. Robert Dudley, favorite of Queen Elizabeth I, created the garden to romance the queen, whom he'd been courting for 17 years. Let's hope you'll have better luck. shakespeare.org.uk http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/kenilworth-castle
8. Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta: Are you and your honey into marine life? Enlist a diver at the world's largest aquatic habitat to help you declare your love. Book the Ocean Voyager Dive Proposal Program, and a certified diver will descend into a 6.3-million-gallon tank, dodging whale sharks and rays to display a personalized sign for your intended, standing with you on the other side of the glass. Not quite your thing? Stephanie Brown and the aquarium staff will design a proposal plan for you, perhaps in one of its galleries or behind the scenes. georgiaaquarium.org
9. New Orleans: More than six years have passed since Hurricane Katrina swept over the city, and it has returned to its romantic roots with Creole culture, great food and music providing a backdrop. Plan a picnic under the moss-draped trees of City Park, first filling a basket with wine, cheese and muffulettas from Central Grocery in the French Quarter. Or celebrate with Champagne and a meal at Commander's Palace after declaring your love on a horse-drawn carriage ride through the Garden District. Take a moonlight cruise on the Mississippi River aboard the Steamboat Natchez, or ask a jazz band in the French Quarter to play her favorite song, enticing her onstage, where you will follow to share in the spotlight as you ask the big question. neworleanscvb.com neworleansonline.com
10. Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Maldives: Check into this resort split between two atolls in the Indian Ocean and book a table in the Ithaa Undersea Restaurant. You'll have a 180-degree view of coral reef and schools of fish 6 feet below the surface. With a six-course tasting menu matched by Champagne cocktails, you'll have plenty of time to work up the nerve to propose. Rather be topside? The Conrad will arrange a private yacht trip with chef and sommelier. conradmaldives.info conradhotels3.hilton.com/en/hotels/maldives/conrad-maldives-rangali-islandmlehici/index.html
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Students were in California for LehighSiliconValley, a week-long program offered by Lehigh University's Baker Institute. more >
IBE major earns first ever Levy Scholarship
Huilai Gu '19 will attend Lehigh this fall as the inaugural recipient of the Karen and Paul S. Levy 69 International Scholarship. more >
Taking flight with IBE
IBE students build new simulator for American Helicopter Museum as part of program's capstone design course. more >
Lehigh student wins top scholarship
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering major Jonathan Witt 15 named as a recipient of the Buick Achievers Scholarship. more >
Supporting Women Engineers
Dean's Office initiative to attract and support talented women who smash the field's stereotypes. more >
Riding the Waves
NSF "CyberSEES" program awards major grant to team comprised of Lehigh engineering faculty & students. more >
Reinventing tradition
Lehigh's Baker Institute, Wilbur Powerhouse help engineer new beds for annual competition. more >
Making an impact
Environmental engineering major Jade Van Streepen '15 earning high marks in the classroom, All-Patriot League honors on the court. more >
Finding that spark
Lehigh's Rossin Junior Fellows and Broughal middle schoolers come together over engineering. more >
Connecting a community in Panama
Lehigh's Bridges to Prosperity builds a new 243-foot bridge for a Panamanian village in need. more >
Harnessing the power of ... elephant toothpaste?!
Lehigh AIChE chapter works with Bethlehem middle students on chemical engineering principles as part of STEM outreach program. more >
SUSAN the student-designed robot helps veggies rot
IDEAS students working to create a more sustainable campus community. more >
Tackling indoor air pollution
Engineers and social scientists team up to explore impact of indoor cooking. more >
ECE, BioE students show off inventions, ingenuity
ECE's Daniel Coombe, BioE's Tony Zhang win top project for "System for Supplying Live Video on Request Implemented with a Multi-Wii Quadcopter." more >
Promoting sustainable development through aquaphonics
Civil and environmental engineering students Jeff Schwartz '16 and Kimberly Hetrick '14 are spending their summer at Lehigh's Mountaintop campus. more >
Academic honors for IDEAS major Abby Farrell
The five-time Lehigh University Dean's List honoree was named to her second straight Academic All-Patriot League team. more >
KitRex: 3D dinosaur an overnight success
A 15-foot class project that first turned heads at a costume party has spawned into an overnight crowdfunding sensation. more >
ChemE Ph.D. candidate finds success through catalysis
Christopher J. Keturakis '09 wins NYCS award for work on "Operando Molecular Spectroscopy during Catalytic Biomass Pyrolysis." more >
MechE students travels to Ethiopia with GELH grant
Kyle Lum '15, Jake Puzycki '14 visit Ethiopia on trip sponsored by a Lehigh Grant for Experiential Learning in Health. more >
Asking the right questions: The 2014 Undergraduate Research Symposium
David and Lorraine Freed Undergraduate Research Symposium showcases top student engineering research. more >
A cool alternative to fingerpaints
Lehigh Tech Entrepreneur student Keith Martin's "Finger Markers" is not only an innovative product, but could also open doors for people with disorders including cerebral palsy. more >
Refining an engineering education
Lehigh electrical engineering student Matthew Forrest '14 shines in two ExxonMobil co-op rotations. more >
Fine-tuning a rainbow of colors at the nanoscale
Lehigh Ph.D. candidate Beibei Zeng, researchers advance science behind digital display of colors more >
The secrets of a bug's flight
Matthew Bross '12G, Cem Ozem '11, Donald Rockwell study uncommon abilities of the common fruit fly. more >
First-year engineers qualify for worldwide tech competition
Two Lehigh students compete in worldwide F1 competition in Austin, Texas. more >
ChemE student wins Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Sophomore Jennifer Markham recognized for achievements as student and in cross-country in 2013. more >
Student-turned-Libyan rebel returns to Lehigh
Former engineering student Issa Hakim returned to Lehigh to speak with students about the Libyan Revolution and his participation in the revolution. more >
Lehigh to host "Engineering the Planet" symposium
Engineering House, Green House groups team up for public program spotlighting the importance of protecting the planet. more >
Racing ahead: Lehigh's supercar concept
Last year, three Lehigh students set out to design a supercar. After a summer on the Mountaintop Campus, their dream is quickly taking form. more >
Probing the vast potential of glass
Ray Hickey '14 understands the versatility of glass: He spent the summer in India on a research internship sponsored by Lehigh's NSF-backed International Materials Institute. more >
Tablets & laptops as BFFs
Three graduate students invented SideCar, a product that elegantly and safely links your tablet to your laptop, while studying in Lehigh's master's in technical entrepreneurship. more >
Technically proficient, entrepreneurially minded
Lehigh's innovative Technical Entrepreneurship grad program fights fires, saves teeth, and marries laptops to iPads. more >
ChE seniors publish research in academic journal
Rebecca Masel '13 and Dalton Smith '13 co-authored a paper entitled "Use of Two Distillation Columns in Systems with Maximum Temperature Limitations." more >
CHOICES featured on WFMZ, Express-Times
Lehigh University's Summer CHOICES camp took the spotlight this week as WFMZ-TV and The Express-Times featured the annual program. more >
Grad panel promotes innovation
A forum of graduate student women shared their thoughts on innovation at the interactive Baker Institute event "iDeX: Creative Keys to Success."
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Area teens form bond at annual Materials Camp
High school students work with chocolate composites and more at materials science and engineering's 10th annual ASM Materials Camp. more >
Lehigh, Broughal students race to the finish
Lehigh engineers team up with Bethlehem middle school students for annual miniature car race at 2013 Manufacturing Expo
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Engineering alum Billy Boyko '13 headed to the NFL
The linebacker and MechE grad signed with the Oakland Raiders, continuing the dream of playing professional football.
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Lehigh AIChE: Paying it forward
Lehigh University's local chapter of chemical engineers share knowledge through outreach program with Bethlehem's Broughal Middle School
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MatSci's Hamlin '13 honored for athletic, academic achievements
The senior was named Graduating Scholar-Athlete of the Year for his accomplishments on the mat and in the classroom.
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ChemE honoree praises academics at convocation
Lauren Uffelman '13 will begin work with ExxonMobil following graduation in May.
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Hacking their way to top of the pack
Engineering majors Michael Toth '14 (left), Greyson Parrelli '14 (right), Ben Chen '13 and Zachary Daniels '13 make significant strides in "hackathon" competitions.
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Undergraduate research unleashed
Junior materials science and engineering major Nadia Krook takes top prize at this years competition. more >
Academic, military honors for ROTC engineer
Lehigh engineer, army cadet receives $1,000 scholarship for his recent academic and military achievements. more >
Baker, CREATE club team up for 3D printer workshop
Students and visitors got the chance to participate in a 3D printing workshop in late January and learn more about the emerging technology. more >
Current, former students hit both coasts for LehighSiliconValley
Current students and alumni returned for the second annual event, coordinated by the Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation more >
Winners announced in 2012-13 EUREKA! Ventures Competition Series
TE master's degree student Azim Sonawalla '12 '13G takes grand prize for "Cool Talk Communicator" more >
Innovation, Practice and Invention
IBE seniors propose new inventions to panel of judges more >
Student athlete Ryan James pulls down national academic honors
First-year engineering student one of five to win National High School Scholar-Athlete Award more >
Internship transforms into employment for ChemE student
Ke "Coco" Xue gets job after Iacocca Internship more >
Supporting women in computer science
Lehigh students and faculty attend the Grace Hopper Conference. more >
Expanding horizons
Dan Coviello '13 addresses the UN on youth volunteerism and effecting global change. more >
The Social Network meets South Mountain
What's it really like to be a first-year Lehigh Engineer? Ask our student team, courtesy of Facebook. more >


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"Today I walked on the lion-coloured hills
with only cypresses for company,
until the sunset caught me, turned the brush
to copper
set the clouds
to one great roof of flame
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As the cradle of the Italian Renaissance, Florence is a never-ending cultural feast. One of the fascinating things about the city of Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Brunelleschi is the way the sacred and the secular coexist: For every art-packed church like Santa Croce or Santa Maria Novella, there's a proud monument to the city's ruling Medici dynasty (Palazzo Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery) and its wealthy merchant and banking class (Orsanmichele, Palazzo Pitti). Obviously, you'll want to check out the iconic masterpieces like Michelangelo's David (at the Accademia) and Botticelli's Birth of Venus (at the Uffizi), but try to make time for less visited but equally worthwhile Florence museums like the Bargello or the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, as well as excursions to outlying sights like Fiesole or San Miniato al Monte. And although the art of the past is the main draw, don't forget that Florence hosts one of Italy's best classical music and opera festivals—the spring Maggio Musicale—and is ideally situated for touring the Chianti wine region. Note that museum tickets can be booked in advance for major Florence museums at the Firenze Musei Web site, www.firenzemusei.it. However, only the Galleria degli Uffizi and the Galleria dell'Accademia generally have the kind of lines that make advance booking advisable.
Built in the 11th century, San Miniato is one of Tuscany's most beautiful Romanesque churches and the oldest still standing in Florence after the Baptistery. It...more
The 13th-century Franciscan church of Santa Croce has a typical Florentine striped facade. The vast interior has an open timber roof and it houses many tombs of...more
The 13th-century Dominican church of Santa Maria Novella has a stunning black and white marble facade by Alberti. Inside, there is an extraordinary wealth of...more
This 12th-century church hides several treasures behind its rather bland facade. The Sassetti chapel is decorated with frescoes of the life of St. Francis by...more
If you're suffering from Stendhal syndromeotherwise known as art overloada session at this new day spa, a five-minute walk from Piazza del Duomo,...more
The best place to hear chamber music in Florence is this gorgeous historic theater done out in splendid red and gold. Inaugurated in 1656, it is an intimate...more
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24â aluminum, 4-legged base and a slick black vinyl swivel top
Everyone has been screaming for these. Gibson is proud to offer the constantly-in-demand Gibson Barstools. These barstools come with a 24" aluminum, 4-legged base and a slick black vinyl swivel top. Some assembly is required.
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I needed a guitar stool for my home studio / practice room, so naturally I turned to Musician's Friend. I saw there were a variety of options and a range of prices. As a value shopper who's searching for the most bang for my buck, and willing to pay a little more to hit the sweet spot, I decided on the Gibson® model. Part of the decision was based on the Gibson® reputation for quality. Figured it had to be at least as nice as the ones provided for customers to use at my local guitar shop. I also thought this stool had an elegant, simple look and seemed less "novelty"-like than some of the other options (e.g., a sports team or beer company). I mean, a top guitar company should make a top guitar-playing stool, right? As it turns out, I was misguided. It's a cheap stool with poor quality control.
I received the stool as expected, with typical excellent MF service and eagerly started to assemble it as soon as I got home. Unfortunately, I soon realized the crossbars (that form the legs) were defective. The center hole where they meet was off-center and you could see a mis-punch in the center where the hole was supposed to be. Of course, I didn't realize that until after I had already combined the pieces and couldn't get the round parts to attach properly (more like an oval) and couldn't attach the swivel mount. I was disappointed, but these things happen. MF graciously accepted the return (with prepaid shipping) and arranged for an immediate replacement. I asked for a new Gibson® stool because I figured it was a fluke and still thought this model was a good idea for the reasons stated above.
When stool #2 arrived, I quickly assembled it with no problem at all (hooray). Unfortunately, the stool wobbled a bit as the legs were not exactly even. Didn't wobble when sitting on it though, so maybe I'm willing to overlook it. Well now, after having it for a week and doing several practice sessions on the seat, I've concluded this needs to go back. The 24" stool is a good height for playing and the footrest is nice, but that's about it. I'm not a large man, and yet I find the seat becomes uncomfortable very quickly, after about 20 minutes I need to stand up. I could not use this to practice, or work at my DAW for any particular length of time. Padding is minimal. Plus, the "professional grade" vinyl covering really isn't particularly nice. It looks too shiny, stays crumpled a bit for a while when you get up, the surface is a bit crinkly in the light (easy to see because of the glossy finish), and the logo has some imperfections (couple of dark bits on the white portion). I hadn't noticed on the first (defective) stool, because I never got to the point in the assembly of unwrapping the "cushion". I think I'd be willing to overlook any one of these things by itself, but taken together, it kills the deal, especially when I paid a little extra for it. I'll need to find another solution.
As much as I love my Gibson® guitar, I would not recommend this item, and hope Gibson® can either stick to making instruments or be more careful about licensing its brand.
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I'm not sure what the previous reviewer is talking about, but this is exactly what I was looking for. First off it is very easy to assemble. The hadware comes packaged in a seperated plastic bag and a 2yr old can figure out which screws go where. No need for tools because they give you 2 allen wrenches and an open end wrench. I would suggest hanging on too them for a few weeks to make any necessary tightening after assembly. After sitting on it for a few hours I was happy that my butt didnt hurt like I thought it would. This stool for me is perfect. Also it is a swivel seat which maybe it says in the description, IDK, but I was very glad to see it was. Overall I'm very happy with this stool.
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For 3x the price of similar stools that don't say Gibson on them, I expect the legs all touch the ground at the same time. They don't, even after loosening bolts and tightening while someone sitting on the stool. I'm sure there's a way to fix this but I shouldn't have to be a tradesman to assemble this thing. Otherwise what I expected, solid and looks cool.
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My husband and I recently participated in the Big Sur Marathon (as 21-mile walkers). This Trip Plan shows some pictures from the trip, some of the sites we saw, and a restaurant I wish we'd tried out.
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This aquarium is one of the best in the world, and the top reason to visit touristy downtown Monterey. Press your nose against the glass of a million-gallon... more
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The best hiking in Big Sur isn't right along the coastline. Because the cliffs here tower a thousand feet high and drop precipitously to the pounding surf... more
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Though currently surrounded by ranch-house subdivisions, the Carmel Mission was once the only building for miles around. Spanish missionary Father Junípero... more
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Jeremiah ShoafPosted in Web Design → PortfolioThe World's first 24 hour music video. The interactive video for "Happy" allows you to watch Pharrell and other people dancing to the song at any hour of the day. It's a fascinating concept that has to be experienced to be understood, I love everything about the design of this site.
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Residential Habilitation Center (RHC) News and Information
Video clips and documents regarding the consolidation and closure of our state institutions for people with developmental disabilities.
- CMS - Statement of Deficiencies October 15, 2014 (PDF) * NEW! *
- CMS - Compliance with Federal Medicaid Requirements at Lakeland Villages Nursing Facility November 7, 2013 (PDF)
- Watch a YouTube video of Christy successfully transitioning into the community
- Watch a YouTube video of Jenn successfully transitioning from Francis Haddon Morgan Center to her home in the community
- Watch the Community of Full Participation Video (Parts 1 and 2).
- Read the "Quality Assurance Indicators for Persons Who Have Moved From RHCs to the Community - 1988 to 2009" (PDF)
- Frequently Asked Questions: Proposed Closures and Transfer of Residents, January 2010 (PDF)
Self advocacy videos
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Saturday December 21, 2013 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Parents do you need to finish some last minute holiday shopping? No worries! Drop your kids off at the Garden for four hours of fun while you run errands or just relax! Your children will watch A Charlie Brown Christmas, and make their very own ornament, as well as a few great gifts to give family and friends.
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