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Letter of Acceptance and Student Visa Information: If a student's application for admission to Franciscan University of Steubenville is approved, an official letter of acceptance, a Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20), and a prerequisite for a visa interview form will be sent by the University to the accepted applicant. Admission is for a specific term. If the student is unable to enroll for the term indicated in the notice of acceptance, the International Programs Office must be notified. Under no circumstances should an applicant depart for the United States unless he/she has received an official acceptance letter, a Form I-20, and a visa from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in his/her home country. A student who arrives on campus without first receiving these documents does so at his/her own risk. A student's presence on campus will not influence the decision of the Admissions Committee regarding his/her admission.
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International Student Health Insurance: Beginning with the 2013-14 school year, the University will no longer require that international students participate in the Lewer health insurance.
We encourage you to decide how you are going to provide for accidents or illnesses requiring visits to physicians, health clinics, or the hospital emergency room while you are a student here. As always, our Health Center on campus will be staffed by a certified nurse practitioner Monday - Friday during normal business hours. No insurance is necessary to receive basic health-related services at the Health Center, and the visits cost only $5.00 at the time of service. However, if you are referred off campus for further lab testing, physician specialists, X-rays, etc., you will be responsible to pay for those services.
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A schistocyte or schizocyte (from Greek schistos for "divided" or schistein for "to split", and kytos for "hollow" or "cell") is a fragmented part of a red blood cell. Schistocytes are typically irregularly shaped, jagged, and have two pointed ends. A true schistocyte does not have central pallor.[1] Schistocytes are sometimes referred to as "helmet cells".
Several microangiopathic diseases, including disseminated intravascular coagulation and thrombotic microangiopathies, generate fibrin strands that sever red blood cells as they try to move past a thrombus, creating schistocytes.
Schistocytes are often seen in patients with hemolytic anemia. They are frequently a consequence of mechanical artificial heart valves and hemolytic uremic syndrome, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, among other causes.
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Nowadays, hair drug test is becoming more and more common. This is because of the fact that it is one of the most effective and accurate method in determining whether the person is abusing drugs or not. Unlike blood, saliva and urine drug testing, hair drug tests can detect drug use for a much longer time frame. Drug use detection for months or even years is possible as long as the hair has enough length.
Drug tests using the hair may vary, but the most common one is the 3-month history drug test. The hair samples required are at least 3 cm long. Some test would require 1 cm only to more than 3 cm. But no matter how much longer the sample is, it would still be cut into 3 cm sections. This is needed to maintain the hair test's sensitivity.
The best method that determines whether or not the person is able to PASS A HAIR DRUG TEST is to have no signs of drug use. How do they determine it? The answer is pretty simple. When a person uses drugs, the residues or chemicals from the drugs would go to the bloodstream. When the bloodstream enters the scalp, some of the residue or chemicals would remain on the hair follicles. Thus, if the hair grows, it will carry with it the records of drug use. For every half inch, the hair will have a record of 30 days. Thus, cheating in order to pass hair drug test would be an impossible thing to do.
In a hair drug testing, the required number of hair strands is 50. Those strands of hair are taken from the crown of the head. 50 strands of hair are little amount compared to the hundreds and thousands of hair strands in a healthy individual.
Hair drug tests have many advantages compared to other drug testing methods. The first one is the fact that the drug detection time frame is longer. Collecting the samples is also easy and isn't invasive. This is the most used test for parolees and probationers because it is easy to monitor whether or not they are still on drugs. When it comes to court cases, this test will hold more merit compared to other tests.
Knowing if the individuals pass drug testing will take time. This is due to the fact that 10 days are needed for a complete analysis. This is also an expensive drug test. Considering the advantages, it is still a great option to test for drug use.
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The seat of the Wittelsbach dynasty, Bavaria's ruling clan for 500 years, the Residenz was begun in 1385 and grew by fits and starts over the next several centuries. One courtyard, the Königsbauhof, juxtaposes three architectural styles on its three facades—Italian Renaissance, stern imperial Prussian, and Baroque each testify to shifting eras of construction and taste. The Renaissance facade looking onto Max-Joseph Platz gives no clue to the riches within: This huge complex, and its adjoining State Treasury with the crown jewels et al, could easily swallow whole days. Highly recommended are the Grottenhof, an early Baroque folly of a grotto featuring classical statuary and a fountain of Neptune encrusted in mussel and clam shells, and the gorgeous Antiquarium, a long, frescoed hall of Roman statuary that features buttressed ceilings and a hauntingly perfect sense of proportion and light. Much of the complex was destroyed in World War II and painstakingly restored subsequently at staggering expense, but trompe-l'oeil facades in some courtyards betray the budget limitations of rebuilding. Nonetheless, an over-the-top must-see.
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What are my responsibilities as a student using testing accommodations?As a student using testing accommodations you are responsible for requesting a faculty notification letter at the beginning of the semester, giving that letter to your instructor or professor, scheduling your test if DSS will serve as proctor, and abiding by all relevant university policies. As a student using testing accommodations with DSS as proctor you are responsible for scheduling your exams with our office. We recommend coming in with the syllabus and scheduling all tests and exams right at the start of the semester. If scheduling is done throughout the semester it is imperative that as much advance notification as possible be given. Our department needs to coordinate with faculty and schedule rooms appropriately. Tests and quizzes that are proctored by our department are to be administered the same day and time they are administered in the classroom. The Testing Contract filled out by professors and instructors who are having DSS proctor will be used to determine how the test is administered. Any deviation from the Testing Contract will be embedded in the Faculty Notification Letter that your professor/instructor will receive. |


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In this new, revised version of their 2002 book, Journeys to the Emerald City, management consultants Roger Connors and Tom Smith offer wisdom, anecdotes and facts to help you modify your organizational culture for positive business results. The authors discuss change, culture, and people by providing three-step programs, five-principle approaches, three-level matrices, and a pyramid. The authors employ multiple models because they address elements of the workplace that are as intangible as they are important. As Connors and Smith are fond of saying, "Either you will manage the culture, or it will manage you." This is proven true even though formulas and jargon occasionally muffle their sound methods and useful message. getAbstract recommends this book to CEOs, executives, human resources professionals, parents and anyone running a team who wants better results.
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KUWAIT CITY, March 27: Minister of Education and Higher Education Ahmed Al-Mulaifi has stressed the need to finalize talks on controversies surrounding the authentication of certificates issued by certain universities abroad. Speaking to reporters after meeting members of the Educational Affairs Committee on Thursday, the minister pointed out the only way to address the problem is to use academic standards. He said they also discussed the proposed suspension of enrollment in some universities abroad, affirming both the Ministry of Education and the committee have agreed that education is a national issue. He commended the committee members for their cooperation, especially since most of them are academicians. On the accreditation of some universities and courses, Al-Mulaifi revealed the ministry has taken a final decision on the non-accreditation of these universities and courses. He said the ministry had proposed conducting examinations for students who obtained these certificates, indicating the proposal was discussed with the committee and the ministry is now waiting for the latter's decision. He explained the acceptance or rejection of certificates will be on a case-bycase basis in accordance with the observed conditions.
Meanwhile, committee member Khalil Abdullah considers the act of a student, who presents fake or unrecognized certificate, a threat to national security. He confirmed there has been an agreement to hold accountable anyone who approves or endorses unrecognized certificates. Furthermore, MP Riyadh Al-Adsani admitted he is confused by the government's rejection of the Children Allowance Bill; asserting that he has no intention to haggle with the executive authority. He pointed out numerous projects have led to the wastage and squandering of public funds like Jaber stadium, Dow Chemical and the billions of Kuwaiti dinars spent to grant aid for neighboring countries; yet the government comes to a full stop once the issue is about the Kuwaiti public welfare. The MP stated the excuse that "the increment will result in price hikes and misappropriation of public funds" is unacceptable. He argued the proposed KD 25 increase to the current KD 50 children allowance, if calculated, will only cost the State KD 230 million a year. He claimed the government is not keen on development or anything related to it; and on top of that, it has been rejecting recommendations to improve the Kuwaiti public welfare.
Voting Concluding his statement, the MP urged the Assembly to quickly table the bill for voting, "because only then we will find out who among the MPs are against and those who support the bill." He thinks the Assembly's stance on the bill is weak, clarifying he does not support attempts to squander public funds but he believes that increment is the right of citizens. In another development, MP Faisal Al-Duwaisan confirmed his resignation from the Legislative and Legal Committee due to a dispute with MP Abdulrahman Al-Jeeran on the latter's statement that deals or transactions with Zionist entities are allowed in Islam. Al-Jeeran claims his colleague misunderstood his statement, but Al- Duwaisan insists he heard him loud and clear.
Furthermore, Rapporteur of the committee investigating the multi-million deposit scandal MP Sultan Al- Shimiri disclosed they decided, in a meeting Thursday, to consult the constitutional experts first, before moving on with their plans to ensure their investigation is in line with the Constitution. Al-Shimiri said the committee is planning to ask the Central Bank governor to provide details of the MPs' accounts, especially those with large and sudden deposits, and were referred to the Public Prosecution.
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The data centre facility will be owned, managed and operated by a joint venture between Securus and Keppel Telecommunications and Transportation Ltd.
The acquisition is the second for which Mallesons has advised Singapore based Securus this year, having advised Securus on all aspects of its joint venture investment in the iseek Data Centre situated in Brisbane Export Park in July. Securus' investments mark the first Shariah compliant fund structures in the Australian market.
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This week, we're celebrating the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil with hashflags and digging into the latest fitness app stats. Plus, we get a peek at how wearables could move into the office. Get all the details in this week's edition of the Weekend Reading.
Soccer fever
We're cheering "Gooooooal" and there's not a vuvuzela in sight. But there is one familiar bit of tech returning for the World Cup: Twitter has brought back the hashflags feature from the 2010 event. You can cheer on the country of your choice by entering a # followed by the three-letter country code, like host #BRA.
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Whether we're tracking our activity with wearables, downloading apps to improve our mileage or simply researching the latest news, Canadians are tops (and Russians last) when it comes to cruising health-related websites and apps. The Opera Mediaworks study ranked 10 countries on their use of more than 400 sites and apps, plus surveyed more than 2,000 people, to analyze health and fitness habits.
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'Every flight begins with a fall.' Experts weigh in on Game of Thrones Rituals
This Sunday, you can call me "Khaleesi" because I'll be in Game of Thrones mode. If you're a true fan, your NextBox is already set to record this epic finale. We asked Cityline host Tracy Moore, City digital media correspondent Winston Sih and Chatelaine food director Claire Tansey for their top tips on how to throw a memorable #GOT finale party.
How should the host/hostess ensure all guests are caught up?
WS: I suggest hosting a mini catch-up party before the finale. Visit On Demand or Rogers Anyplace TV to zip through past episodes. You should also get to know more about the GOT actors – what do they really look like? How did they kick-off their showbiz careers? Cersei starred in Gossip? Does Khaleesi really have dark brown hair? Just type the actor's name into your NextBox search to discover their non-medieval TV shows and movies.
TM: You can also play GOT trivia to refresh everyone's memories. This way you can crown the victor as the official expert of the seven kingdoms.
How would you invite your guests to this evening of the dark ages?
WS: Have fun with your invite – you can personalize one online or use a hilarious example like this one from SomeECards. Address each e-vite with your guests' official GOT name. How? Use the GOT names generator– just call me "Khal Winstogon Mormont." For more customization, include an image of a messenger crow and embed music right from the show.
TM: My preference, of course, would be to send a real messenger crow to deliver the invites, but I know this isn't doable. So instead, I suggest taking the traditional route and creating a hand written scroll – go big, or go throne, right? Identify your House and even use red wax stamps to seal each scroll.
What steps should be taken to set the medieval mood?
WS: Play music that puts your guests in the medieval mood. Check out Songza's playlists for each of the seven kingdoms. Plus, have your friends create their own family arms online. Divide them by their houses and let the games begin.
CT: Ditch the cutlery and provide guests with only finger foods. Just like the royals, offer your guests a bowl of water to dip their hands into prior to feasting. Incorporate dragon eggs into your appetizer menu with Chatelaine's devilish eggs, offer hearty, messy entrees like steak & arugula sandwiches or lamb kebabs (and have a mock battle with the skewers). Serve your guests a lemon cake or loaf, Sansa Stark's favourite dessert. Tyrion Lannister once said "everything's better with some wine in the belly." With his advice in mind, make wine-based cocktails like Sangria Spritzers or Orange Ruby Fizz but rename them after key GOT characters – care for a glass of Dragon Lady or Snowy Sangria?
TM: Is your living room going to look more like King's landing, Winterfell or the night's watch and the wall? Use candles and dim lighting to reflect Game of Throne's darkness and mystery, while playing medieval music as guests enter your kingdom (living room). Check online for amazing props to set the tone, for example who doesn't love an Iron Throne bean bag?
I also suggest inviting attendees to wear their own crowns and swords. This way you can watch the season finale as you sit beside your very own Arya, Tyrion or Grey Worm. You can also print images on transfer paper (get this at most craft stores), and iron your House emblem right onto your shirt!. This get-up is great for photo ops.
What's your view on smartphone use during the show?
WS: I admit, sometimes I get a bit lost while watching Game of Thrones, so I think having a smartphone or tablet on hand can be very useful. Pausing with your remote can really come in handy while you research a romance or storyline online. Social media can either be your ally or worst nemesis when it comes to the GOT finale. To avoid spoilers, check out these tips. If you are okay with following along on social media, track popular hashtags like #GameofThrones, #GOT, and #thechildren, to learn see how fellow fans are reacting. Also follow key actors on Twitter like @IAMLenaHeadey, @SophieT, and @AlfieAllen.
TM: While I do agree with Winston, that phones and tablets are certainly good to have on hand to keep track of storylines, I think for the last 20 minutes of the finale you can ask your guests to put away their devices so that you can stick to a complete medieval experience. Ask that each attendee place their device in a basket to ensure your TV screen and candles provide the only light, and let the sounds of warfare fill your living room.
Medieval times were entrenched in traditions. In present day, we have our very own rituals. When it comes to TV night, what's your routine? Tweet @RogersBuzz a photo of your TV ritual using #RTVNight and you'll be entered for a chance to win a NextBox set-up and Samsung tablet.
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How to watch the FIFA World Cup starting June 12
Sixty-four matches. Thirty-two teams. One champion.
Soccer fans have been waiting four years for June 12, the kickoff to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™.
Spain claimed first place in the 2010 soccer (or football, depending on your part of the world) championship matches, and this year, Brazil will be chasing their sixth title with a home field advantage.
Rogers customers will be able to catch every goal, pass and yellow card on their computer, tablet or smartphone throughout the tournament. To watch live:
- on your computer visit RogersAnyplaceTV.com/sports;
- on your tablet visit your Apple or Android app store and download the Rogers Anyplace TV app;
- on your smartphone visit your Apple, Android, Windows, or Blackberry app store and download the Rogers Anyplace TV app
You'll need to register by visiting RogersAnyplaceTV.com on your computer then enter your MyRogers username and password.
Can't catch the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ live? Watch the replay on Rogers On Demand, channel 100, or with Rogers Anyplace TV on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Xbox, or LG Smart TV.
Which team will you be cheering on in Brazil?
Will you accept this rose? Experts weigh in on the ultimate The Bachelorette TV night
Who could forget when Andi walked out on Juan Pablo in the most dramatic pre-rose ceremony ever! "It's OK" now because she's starting her journey as The Bachelorette on May 19 on City.
What does it take to host the perfect The Bachelorette TV night? We asked Cityline host Tracy Moore, City digital media correspondent Winston Sih and Chatelaine food director Claire Tansey for their hosting tips, including the best ways to use your NextBox PVR to create the ultimate premiere watching party!
How would you incorporate the rose into your night?
TM: Receiving a rose is the ultimate goal for each contestant as they battle it out for Andi's heart. So, it should definitely be the focal point of the evening. Channel Chris Harrison by greeting each guest with a red rose, or fill your home with rose-scented potpourri to set the romantic mood. Fresh flowers can be expensive, so seek out fake roses from your local craft store – this way your guests can leave with wilt-free keepsakes.
CT: Offer rosé wine or fill a beautiful pitcher with Rosé Sangria. For even more sweetness, bake and decorate rose themed cupcakes – you can learn how to pipe rosettes from Chatelaine.
WS: Incorporate the rose into your e-vite. Just as Andi will offer the rose to her men of choice, you too will offer it to your preferred premiere viewing attendees! There are many free online programs that let you create your own personalized rose e-vites, and Some Ecards already has pretty hilarious options too.
How do you use your tablet or TV to prepare for, and enjoy, the main event?
TM: Set a romantic, cheesy mood by recording romantic movies using your NextBox or search the classics On Demand (Ch. 100). Play a film in the background while everyone's getting settled or play a music channel for ambiance.
CT: As a foodie, I'm always seeking out the latest recipe inspiration. You can use the search tool on your TV or tablet and enter keywords such as "cooking" and "baking" for shows that may appeal. I set a bunch of my recordings this way so I'll have a personal library of shows to check out when I have the time.
WS: Use your tablet to follow fellow fans' reactions as each contestant is revealed. Seek out Bachelor/ette alumni on Twitter like @AliFedotowsky, @EmilyMaynard or even @JuanPaGalavis! Make sure you're following the popular hashtags and share hilarious updates and trends with your guests … during the commercials of course!
How do you create your dream guest list? Who would you invite and why?
TM: First and foremost, determine which friends are The Bachelorette lovers – no need to have negative guests who may question this "unconventional" way to find love. In a dream world, I would suggest inviting old contestants to provide their thoughts and insights, and of course, Chris Harrison for a personal debrief after the show, and to dish out all the inside scoop! What happens when the cameras aren't rolling?!
CT: I think the guest list is up to each individual host/hostess, but for me I would truly appreciate the attendance of not only my hilarious friends, but also my favourite female wits. I envision Nora Ephron, Tina Fey and Gertrude Stein all sitting on my couch snacking on my spicy Georgia pecans and providing their two cents.
WS: I'm with Tracy on this one; I'd love to have past contestants in attendance!
What's your essential viewing party etiquette?
TM: Premiere night may get quite loud, with excited squeals, cat calling, laughter and maybe even some booing for the soon-to-be villains, as your guests 'meet' The Bachelorette contestants. To ensure nothing is missed, develop a fun set of rules for when your guests can chime in during the show, you can even write them on post-it notes as reminder.
CT: The evening is all about being social – so serve your guests appetizers, not dinner, so they can mix and mingle with ease. Why don't you serve snack food with a southern flare, in honour of Andi's hometown of Atlanta? Might I suggest spicy Georgia pecans – they're easy to make, delicious and as a bonus they won't cause any damage if thrown at your TV screen!
WS: As Tracy said, your evening may get rowdy so be sure to ask your guests to keep it down during times of high-stress and drama! However, if this seems like an impossible ask (probably – let's be honest), this is where Rogers Anyplace TV Home Edition comes in handy. Your friends may think they have control over the remote, but you can pull up your virtual remote on your tablet to pause and rewind the TV without them even noticing. Also, as a host it's good etiquette to provide your guests with your Wi-Fi password, so they too can follow along on social media.
How should the evening end?
TM: Once your guests catch their breath after meeting all of the eligible bachelors, invite them to fill out a prediction card. Choose a prize for the person who correctly picks Andi's future man – a "fantasy date" for two? Or a gift card to the salon to prep hair for a hot date?
CT: Just as Andi had to make tough choices during the premiere, you too can replicate the rose ceremony drama at home and trick your guests into thinking that not everyone will receive a rose-frosted cupcake from you before they leave.
WS: At the end of the episode, while everyone's nibbling away at their treats, you may want to replay a certain scene. Without interrupting your TV experience, use your tablet again to navigate back to the must-see moments.
Want to share the snark? www.citytv.com/toronto/shows/the-bachelorette will host live chats throughout the season. You can also download the app for online chat and fun facts about the show and the contestants.
The Bachelorette with my friends' running commentary is my weekly TV ritual, one that my friends are invited to take part in each Monday night. Tweet a photo @RogersBuzz sharing your TV ritual using #RTVNight and you'll be entered for a chance to win a NextBox set-up and Samsung tablet.
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Weekend Reading: Silence spoilers, celebrate mom and stream some video
This week, we're trying to keep our favourite shows spoiler-free, celebrating the moms in our lives and looking at the latest stats on online video. Here's your Weekend Reading.
Happy Mother's Day!
Public service announcement: Sunday is Mother's Day. Hopefully you've already made dinner reservations, mailed your card or otherwise done something special for your mom. If not, we can wait five minutes. Seriously. This post will still be here.
OK, now that's been handled, why not set aside some time to help mom discover some great new apps for her mobile device? This week, busy mom Gina shared the apps that help keep her and her family organized, including Google Now, Pinterest and the photo-backup feature of Dropbox. Technology can also play a role in family time, from bonding to planning, as we learned from Clare Kumar.
What apps help the mothers in your life?
TV show secrets
Last week, I was killing time at the airport by idly scrolling through my Twitter feed, only to accidentally find out who had been sent home on my favourite cooking competition. While I still watched it, the spoiler definitely took some of the fun out of the episode.
So, to save you from the same fate, I've shared my favourite ways to skip the spoilers for your favourite series. Modify your settings on Twitter to filter out "Spoiler alert" warnings or install a browser app that lets you mute people, hashtags, terms and phrases across your social networks. Learn more here.
How do you avoid plot spoilers?
Video views
If you add up all those YouTube clips, news hits and TV shows you watch daily, how much time do you spend watching videos? It likely adds up to about one-third of your time spent online, according to a new report from Media Technology Monitor. About 75 per cent of English-speaking Canadians said they watch some videos online every month. That includes YouTube videos, streamed TV content, movies, news and sports. As reported by the Canadian Press, most video views (83 per cent) are still happening on laptops and desktops, with the rest coming from smartphones, tablets and Internet-connected TVs.
The research also found that more TV watching was happening on mobile. Personally, I tend to watch YouTube videos and news or sports clips on my mobile, while full-length TV and movie viewing happens on my desktop. What screen do you use for videos?
How to skip the spoilers on social media
My appointment viewing has gotten complicated. Life keeps getting in the way of that primo Sunday night timeslot and I'm finding it increasingly hard to keep plotlines protected until I have time to catch up on Monday night.
Here's how to keep your social media updates under wraps – no spoiling the latest Don Draper drama or the next debt the Lannisters intend to pay!
Keyword muting
Social media avoidance aside, the best way to silence your friend's real-time viewing updates on the latest from Sterling Cooper & Partners is to use a keyword blocking app or plugin.
The Google chrome extension Silencer lets you mute people, hashtags, terms and phrases on Twitter and Facebook. I'd recommend including key actors, locations and character names plus all the usual hashtags. Be thorough: for example, use #GameofThrones, Game of Thrones and #GoT to make sure you're not spoiling life (and death) in Winterfell.
Twitter is where my spoilers have always lurked. If you use an app rather than the web experience, most services, including Tweetdeck, have filter settings hidden in the options panel where you can mute the conversations.
Comment blocker
Even if you avoid news stories on your favourite shows, sometimes spoilers slip in on seemingly unrelated posts. The Chrome and Firefox extension CommentBlocker can hide, block or modify comments on articles and posts.
Search for spoiler warnings
This is an easy one, but worth repeating: most major websites and good friends will include some form of *spoiler alert* warning before going on to reveal a major plot point. So, avoid clicking on headlines or reading posts containing these words – and you can even add phrases like "spoiler", "spoiler alert" and "spoiler warning" to your filters.
So, you've avoided spoilers, now how do you catch up? You can catch the hottest shows, including Girls, Shameless, New Girl, Modern Family, The Americans and Fargo on Rogers On Demand and Rogers Anyplace TV after they air.
To watch On Demand, visit channel 100.
To watch online:
- Visit RogersAnyplaceTV.com on your computer then register with your MyRogers username and password. Then:
- On your computer, catch the latest episode at RogersAnyplaceTV.com.
- On your tablet or smartphone, download the Rogers Anyplace TV app from the appropriate app store.
- On your Xbox 360 or Xbox One, if you have an Xbox Live Gold membership, download the Rogers Anyplace TV app from the Xbox marketplace.
- On your LG Smart TV, download the Rogers Anyplace TV app from the app store.
How do you keep your favourite shows spoiler-free?
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Weekend reading: Northern habits, special FXX and time-travelling
Did you know Canadians are more likely than Americans to send email from their mobile phones? This week, we're looking at how we differ from our neighbours to the south, getting the scoop on the new Fargo series and going back in time with Google Maps.
The North-South divide
Americans are checking the weather and sports scores on their mobiles, while Canadians are more likely to send – but not read – emails with their smartphones. As Adweek reports, "Canadians' smartphone habits show that they are different from Americans in more than just their abiding love of the French language, hockey and snow." The infographic also shows that Americans tend to get directions on the go more than Canucks. However, there are some similarities: 41 per cent of North American smartphone users check Twitter on their phones, and more than half are logging on while standing in line, eating and commuting. Check out the full infographic here.
My own habits match the stats – I definitely spend a big chunk of my time on my smartphone sending emails for work and fun! How about you?
Fargo on FXX
The Canadian-shot dark comedy series Fargo premiered last week to positive reviews – the New York Times calls it "oddly winning" while Hollywood Reporter says it's an "extremely impressive concept pulled off with surprising vigor." The FXX Canada series, based on the Coen brothers' Oscar-winning film, follows Lorne Malvo (Billy Bob Thornton) who meets small town insurance salesman Lester Nygaard (Martin Freeman) and sets him on a path of destruction. We got a backstage pass to the making of the show and shared five facts from behind the scenes – including that during shooting, production had to shut down due to -37°C temperatures! Watch Fargo Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FXX, which is currently on free preview on channels 64 and 566 for Rogers customers. Or catch up on demand with the new FXNOW Canada video player and app (available on iOS and Android), Rogers on Demand (channel 100) or Rogers Anyplace TV.
Have you tuned in to Fargo? What did you think?
Hop through history
Next time you're stymied trying to remember what shop was replaced by that new indie coffee house, turn to Google Maps. A new Street View feature lets users time travel back to the service's beginnings in 2007. You can also check out regions in different seasons and at night. The archival imagery rolled out in the U.S. on Wednesday and was expected to be available worldwide within two days, according to CBC News.
To check out this new feature, which is currently only available on desktop, look for an hourglass in the upper left corner of a Street View image. Click the hourglass for a thumbnail of past images and use the timeline to move through the years. Click on the date to travel back in time. The Wall Street Journal reports major attractions will feature 20 or more time periods to check out, while most locations will have two or three options.
I can't wait to scope out how my neighbourhood has evolved over the past few years, along with my periodic checks on my childhood haunts! Where will you travel back in time?
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5 fun facts about the making of Fargo on FXX
Did you know Billy Bob Thornton, Bob Odenkirk, Martin Freeman, Kate Walsh and Colin Hanks recently spent some time north of the border filming Fargo? The dark comedy series, based on the Coen brothers' Oscar-winning film, was shot entirely in Calgary! The new FXX Canada series tells the story of a rootless man named Lorne Malvo (Thornton) who meets small town insurance salesman Lester Nygaard (Freeman) and sets him on a path of destruction.
Here are five more fun facts about this new series:
- Calgary's a cow town, but stars Thornton and Freeman are vegan and vegetarian, respectively.
- A Vancouver dialect coach worked with the actors to get the Minnesota accent just right, don'tcha know.
- Thornton said Calgary is his favourite city in Canada.
- At one point, -37°C temperatures caused production to shut down (yet, Odenkirk said that he doesn't think Calgary is that cold).
- Despite the cold weather, some scenes in Fargo actually required the use of fake snow.
Fargo premiered last week on FXX and FX Canada – and if you missed it, don't worry! You can watch it on demand with the new FXNOW Canada video player and app (available on iOS and Android), Rogers on Demand (channel 100) or Rogers Anyplace TV.
The ten-episode series airs Tuesdays on FXX at 10 p.m. ET/PT, and FXX is exclusively available to Rogers digital customers on a free preview until June 30 on channels 64 and 566.
Who's your favourite screen star in Fargo?
Weekend reading: The boys of summer, a return to Winterfell and mobile matters
After my recent gadget obsession, I was glued to the tube this week. In addition to some notable finales, it was batter up for the Toronto Blue Jays and the final countdown to the Game of Thrones season four premiere. Plus, we learned Canadians are crazy for mobile. Check it out!
Let's go Blue Jays!
As playoff hopes rise, and fall, across sports stadiums, the Toronto Blue Jays are just getting into the swing of it all with the home opener tonight. Of course, even when the team is at home, I can't make it out for every ball game. Luckily, all 162 of this year's games are available with Rogers Anyplace TV. Rogers digital television customers can live stream the games on their computer and tablet with Rogers Anyplace TV and their Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE or Sportsnet 360 subscriptions, while Rogers wireless customers can tune in on their smartphone via the Rogers Anyplace TV mobile app.
Earlier this week, Sarah shared her story of catching a game while commuting. When have you watched a game on the go?
Game on
Going from the diamond to a different kind of game entirely: Game of Thrones returns this weekend! The Rogers Your World This Week team sat down with Isaac Hempstead Wright (Bran Stark) and Kristian Nairn (Hodor) to find out what season four has in store – watch the full video. In case you've forgotten some of the finer plot points from last year, Mashable is offering fans a little refresher on life in Winterfell, translated into emoji.
Catch the premiere on April 6 on HBO Canada, or watch it later with Rogers Anyplace TV and Rogers On Demand.
How will you celebrate the season premiere?
Making it mobile
The average Canadian spent more than 34 hours per month online in 2013, with more of those hours being logged on mobile devices than ever before, says new research from ComScore. The Globe and Mail notes that in the U.S., more than half of people's time spent online in 2013 was mobile – a whopping 566 billion minutes! Canadians are spending that time on mobile checking the weather, social networking and searching.
Finally, getting back to that tube obsession, roughly a third of us are using a smartphone or tablet while watching TV (I was hunting Pokemon while watching TV on Monday night).
I'm definitely reading way more websites and watching more videos on my smartphone every year – how about you?
Game Of Thrones returns April 6: Get a sneak peek
The calendar may say spring, but really, we all know that winter is coming!
We're all anxiously awaiting the return to Winterfell when Game of Thrones premieres on April 6. To celebrate the hotly anticipated season premiere, the Rogers Your World This Week team sat down with Isaac Hempstead Wright, who plays Bran Stark, and Kristian Nairn, the man behind Hodor, to find out what season four has in store.
Catch the premiere on April 6 on HBO Canada. Forgot to block Sunday night off in your calendar? No worries – you can watch it on demand with Rogers Anyplace TV and Rogers On Demand.
What would your Game of Thrones name be?
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The Blood Type Diet Archives Volume 8
Posted By: Robert Saltzman (B+)Date: Sunday, 31 January 1999, at 9:30 a.m.
In his book, Dr. D'Adamo said that tofu was "benign" for type B's> Nevertheless, tofu is on the "avoid" list for B's. I had always thought that a food on the "avoid" list was one that had negative effects on the body (blood cell clumping, hormone supression, mucus production, etc.). Steve Shapiro said as much in his listing of the criteria for "avoid." I would like to understand this since I have always liked eating tofu, and have felt that it was a healthy and valuable food for me. I hope someone can provide more information about this. Perhaps Dr. D'Adamo would like to comment, and perhaps explain further how a food gets to be an "avoid," since it seems that Steve's list is incorrect, or at least incomplete. Thank you.


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Ticonderoga Roger J. Sawyer III has earned the highest rank from Boy Scouts of America. A 2011 graduate of Ticonderoga High School, Sawyer has received his Eagle Scout award.
A member of Troop 72 in Ticonderoga he has earned 22 merit badges. He has also been involved the the First United Methodist church and worked with the church on his Eagle Scout Project.
He is the son of Joe and Lynn Sawyer.
Fewer than 4 percent of all scouts earn the Eagle rank. William Lawrie of Ticonderoga became an Eagle a year ago.
This will be a big year for Ticonderoga scouts. Six are expected to attain the Eagle rank in 2013.
Led by Scoutmaster Mike Moser and Assistant Scoutmaster Mark Moss, Ti's Troop 72 had 14 members. It meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church.
Interested people are welcome to attend a meeting or call Moser at 585-6735.
Ticonderoga also has a Cub Scout program.
Led by Helen Benedict, Walt Lender and Sue Liddell, Cubs meet Tuesdays at 6 p.m. on the lower floor of the Ticonderoga First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
Upcoming activities include the Pine Wood Derby in February, the annual Blue and Gold Banquet in March, another Floating Classroom trip, a winter hike, a scavenger hunt and more activities to build character and leadership.
For information contact Helen Benedict at 929-3014 or Lender at 524-1112.
Hague also has Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts.
Chad Jordon leads Boy Scouts Troop 73, while Corinna Woods is Cubmaster for Cub Scout Pack 73 of Hague. Hague scouts meet Wednesdays at 6 p.m. For more information contact Corinna Woods at 585-7895 or Bonnie Martucci at 543-6846.
Boy Scout Troop 37 of Schroon Lake meets every Thursday at the Schroon Lake Fish and Game Club at 7 p.m. on Hoffman Road. Interested people can contact Scoutmaster Joe Foote at 532-9258 for information.
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Phil Ortiz, Chris Kawagiwa, and Richard Starkings wrap up FCBD at The Comic Bug
Ending Free Comic Book Day Day at The Comic Bug in Manhattan Beach, CA, "The Simpsons" animator Phil Ortiz explained the importance of practicing art at an early age to a young aspiring artist. "The Ink Raven" creator Chris Kawagiwa showed off his self-published mini-comic. Between autographs, "Elephantment" writer Richard Starkings hung out with Wonder Woman. And yes, if you look closely, that is Hans Moleman that Phil is drawing.
Aspen comic creators sign autographs at The Comic Bug
From left to right: Mark Roslan (Director of Design and Production), Joe Benitez (writer/artist of "Lady Mechanika"), Peter Steigerwald (Co-Owner, Vice President), and Frank Mastromauro (Co-Owner, President) represent Aspen on Free Comic Book Day at The Comic Bug in Manhattan Beach, CA.
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Tyler Crook, artist of "BPRD", Robbi Rodriguez, artist of "Tek Jansen" and "Frankie Get Your Gun," ek Jansenand Jeff Stokely, artist of "Fraggle Rock," draw personalized sketches of favorite characters for comic fans at The Comic Bug in Manhattan Beach, CA on Free Comic Book Day.
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Chris Yost, creator of X-23 and writer of Marvel animated series "The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes," and Mike Mignola, creator of Hellboy and co-writer/artist of "Baltimore, or The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire" stopped by The Comic Bug in Manhattan Beach, CA to greet fans on Free Comic Book Day.
San Diego Comic-Con 2011 Mattel Exclusives at The Comic Bug
On Free Comic Book Day, The Comic Bug in Manhattan Beach, CA showcased exclusive Mattel toys for San Diego Comic-Con 2011 featuring DC Universe Swamp Thing, Young Justice Superboy in Cloning Chamber, Green Lantern Kilowog, Masters of the Universe® Classics Queen Marlena™ Figure, Hot Wheels® Franken Berry™ Vehicle, MOTUC Polly Pocket Collection, and Voltron® Blazing Sword Voltron.
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Obi-Wan Kenobi, stormtroopers, and R2D2 entertained comic fans waiting to get into the Manhattan Beach, CA store on Free Comic Book Day. Co-owner Mike Wellman wore a casual-style Wonder Man costume while calling out the raffle winners of two $100 shopping sprees. The Flash and Wonder Woman struck a pose for justice and metallic spandex.
The Comic Bug abuzz with fans on FCBD
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SARTELL -- Heather Horning struck out nine in a complete-game win in the pitcher's circle and smashed a two-run home run at the plate, and Sarah Roehl went 4-for-5 to propel Willmar's 12-2 drubbing of Sartell on Thursday in the season and Central Lakes Conference opener.
Six players accounted for Willmar's 13 hits and everyone on the Cardinals' roster saw playing time.
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Metallic Mercury and Mercury Compounds Three Types of MercuryElemental (metallic) mercury and mercury vaporsAt room temperature, metallic mercury is a dense liquid that vaporizes easily. Metallic mercury is not easily absorbed into unbroken skin. However, it vaporizes, even at room temperature. The higher the temperature, the more vapors are released. Mercury vapors are colorless and odorless, though they can be seen with the aid of an ultraviolet light. In this form, the mercury collects in brain tissue and can cause damage. Some people who have breathed mercury vapors report a metallic taste in their mouths. Inorganic mercuryInorganic mercury compounds occur when mercury combines with non-carbon elements such as chlorine, sulfur, or oxygen. Poisoning by these "salts of mercury" affects the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys. Organic mercuryMercury combined with carbon forms organic mercury compounds, sometimes called organomercurials. These compounds are especially hazardous to people and other carbon-based life. One form of organic mercury, dimethylmercury, is so toxic that two drops on the outside of a latex glove killed a Dartmouth researcher. By far the most common organic mercury compound in the environment is methylmercury. Microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) and natural processes can change the mercury in the environment, from metallic mercury to methylmercury. Methylmercury can build up in certain edible freshwater and saltwater fish and marine mammals to levels that are many times greater than levels in the surrounding water. People who eat these fish may be exposed to unsafe levels of this very toxic form of mercury. Exposure to methylmercury can cause subtle and not-so-subtle neurological deficits, especially in fetuses (when the mother is exposed) and children. Related information |
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This post is in response to "Yenta's Dirty Roots," which ran on The Sisterhood on February 10, 2013.
One of the many interesting things about Yiddish is that no one is entirely sure how it started. Though it originated in Medieval Europe, its exact roots are the subject of competing hypotheses among scholars.
What isn't in doubt, however, is the origin of the term "yente," which connotes a gossipy woman. In a February 10 blog post on The Sisterhood, Rachel Rosmarin speculated that it might have something to with the American Yiddish slang term "yentsn," which means "to f–k."
In fact, the word "yente" goes back to the very beginning of Yiddish, when there was a strong influence from Romance languages like Old Italian and Old French. It is derived from the name Yentl, which comes from the Old Italian word "gentile" meaning noble, or refined. In English we have words like "gentle," "genteel" and even "gentile," that come from the same source. In his book "Dictionary Of Jewish Usage: A Guide To The Use Of Jewish Terms," the linguist Sol Steinmetz points out a number of Yiddish words that come from these languages, including "bentshn," to bless, and tsholnt (or cholent), everyone's favorite Shabbos lunch.
Read a follow-up post by Ezra Glinter on the true Yiddish history of the word "Yenta."
Pssst! Wanna know a juicy secret? Get this: The most well-known Yiddish word describing women doesn't mean what we think it does. I'm no linguist, but after spending a little time on several authoritative Yiddish dictionaries, I'm convinced that this ubiquitous, pejorative term — Yente — has very little to do with gossip. Instead, it appears to have everything to do with vulgarity, and may even have roots that are downright dirty.
Of course, words change and evolve over time, especially in Yinglish considering almost nobody speaks the original tongue anymore. Take, for example, the Yiddish verb "shmuesn," which means, literally, to converse — no implied brown-nosing or hidden agendas. In Yinglish, "to schmooze" means something altogether different. So it goes with "Yente." The word probably entered the truly mainstream vernacular with the meddling Molly Picon matchmaker character in the 1971 film adaptation of "Fiddler on the Roof." But before that, humorist Jacob Adler wrote a decades-long column in the Forward featuring a character named "Yente."
These uses refer to women named Yente, but somewhere along the line, the name took hold as a female adjective. Sure, some men co-opt the term: Larry David called Ted Danson a "yente" in the sixth season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." If you're anything like me, you grew up with your parents admonishing you (but not your little brother) not to "be such a yente" when your endless curiosity about their adult conversations got annoying. At the same time, the public park where my retired Holocaust-survivor grandparents hung out and played card games with their gabby friends was known as "the yente center (centeh?)."
I'm enjoying this thread on gossip that Sisterhood contributor Sarah Seltzer has taken up has taken up, because I love talk and I love information. And when you combine the two it's likely you'll cross the border into the realm of gossip. Does this mean that by extension I also love gossip? Sometimes I do. Other times I most definitely do not.
The High Holy Day liturgy takes on the issue of gossip — it includes "For the sin that we have committed before You in judging our neighbor/ And for the sin we have committed against You in slander and idle gossip" — so it's a fitting time to reflect on the power of talk and its effects on others.
Alma Heckman's JWA post about snark, yentes and gossip sent me on a further etymological treasure hunt for the roots of the word "gossip" — which as Heckman notes, went from positive, genderless connotations to a positive female one before arriving at its current incarnation. Gossips in England were once a group of women, a sisterhood of aunties, if you will, who enforced morality and the social order in local areas. That was before the concept was twisted and turned into something negative.
There's no question that gossip remains gendered, and maybe with reason. We have long lived in a society where it's easier for men to initiate direct confrontation or indicate disapproval.
Women who do so are labeled shrewish — or worse. So the notion of having to vent or share information through backchannels is one that women may have historically had to embrace. Of course, with Mama Grizzlies running around being blunt and proud and men like TMZ founder Harvey Levin and gossip blogger Perez Hilton taking charge of snark, these lines are getting blurred. The gendered connotations haven't faded, but we remain faced with a divide between healthy and unhealthy chatter.


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Introspective by Bayo
Bayo (also known as Eduardo Flores) depicts inner conflict and a quest for comprehension through paintings and drawings that do not provide any answers. The Austin-based artist's work sometimes borders on the dark, but a sense of lingering pragmatism keeps it from going over the edge, as if to say, "Life's like that, so let's take another look and try to figure something out."
Artist: Bayo
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Work by Bayo will be shown at the C.A.V.E. Gallery in Venice Beach from April 14 through May 5, 2012.


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Every year at the end of May the Theatertreffen der Jugend presents outstanding and exemplary productions from young companies who have been awarded prizes in a nationwide competition. These are supplemented by workshops and discussions which encourage the festival participants to engage in a dialogue on contemporary trends in youth theatre. Since its foundation on 1979, the Theatertreffen der Jugend has been both a public platform and an important inspiration for theatre work by and with young people. It is one of the leading festivals of its kind in Germany.
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Come join in the spirit and camaraderie that is Slow Food Utah!
At 6:30 we'll share dinner and dessert, followed by brief presentation of our Annual Report, outlining the programs and projects our chapter has been engaged in during this past year.
Come find out more about our activities. Join in the fun and let us know your ideas for next year. Meet the Board and fellow members.
*This event is members only. If your membership has expired, you can renew right there at the meeting. Come and introduce yourself or get re-acquainted with old friends and help your chapter plan its future!
Please RSVP to firstname.lastname@example.com. Dinner will be generously provided by Rico's, and deserts homemade by your very own Board members.


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The Butler Bulldogs and the Washington State Cougars will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at HP Field House. Last time out for Butler, they were a 59-58 winner as they battled Ball State on the road. They failed to cover in the match as a 7-point favorite. Washington State was a 64-62 loser in their most recent outing at home against TCU. They failed to cover the 14-point spread as favorites. Butler: Team record: 4-0 SU, 1-2 ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games. When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Team record: 2-2 SU, 1-1 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games. is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Butler home to North Dakota, Saturday, December 7 Washington State at Idaho, Saturday, December 7 |


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"The Social Entrepreneur"
Name: Weston Woodward, Founder, MundoTech
Stage of the journey: Opportunity Analysis
What he was looking for: Entrepreneurial education without the fuss or expense of a traditional MBA
"I've always thought about maybe getting an MBA, but I didn't want to commit all that time . . . within the first few [MyEJ] lessons, it really taught me how to ask the right questions."
Weston is graduate of University of Texas, Austin and an entrepreneur who is starting up MundoTech to expand technical education in the Dominican Republic. You can learn more and reach Weston here: bit.ly/uMuRl3


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I'm gonna Voodoo-U
I've had this CD in my possession since 1999 when I was a new kid in the Burgh working at a tech company. Over the years the owner of the CD and I joked about me giving it back and quite honestly I just forgot.
Many, MANY moves, getting married, kids and 14 years later I decided it was time to return the disk — Lords of Acid "Voodoo-U
Back in the late 90's/early 2000's the place I worked at had a glorious mp3 server along side a Quake server (ah the days when Napster was still legal). I loaded it up with all of the grunge music I could rip and the old guys (to me 30 was old) were cramming it with 70s rock and Jimmy Buffett.
Looking back I had no idea that my internship would not only shape my professional career but mold me into the person I am today. "Baptism by fire" was a common phrase thrown at me as IT guys were constantly testing to see if I could hack it in the corporate world. Not only could I take the pressure I also learned more than any university could ever teach me. The 3 month internship turned into an 11 year run before we finally shut down.
I shipped the CD back to my buddy Mike on Valentine's Day after a discussion with his wife were she stressed "Whatever you're sending, remember we have kids." Whaaaaaaat? Meeeeeeeee? Oh I'm an innocent catholic boy.
When he opened the package he was greeted with an autographed full size photo you see above. Who wouldn't want to see that beautiful face on the most romantic day of the year?


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by Guest Contributor Angry Asian Man, originally published at Angry Asian Man
Here's a front page Philadelphia Inquirer story on South Philadelphia High School ninth grader Lindi Liu, who was assaulted in a bathroom last month. He was exiting a bathroom stall when another student kicked the door inward, bashing him in the head. A month later, he still has nosebleeds and blurred vision: Pain for Asian youth didn't end with school assault.
As Liu picked himself up off the floor, he could hear the boy laughing.
The incident lasted only seconds, but for Liu, a 16-year-old immigrant from China, the consequences have been profound.
His vision frequently turns blurry, to where he can't count fingers held in front of his face. He forgets conversations that occurred moments earlier, and sometimes struggles to identify everyday objects, like the chicken on his dinner plate. He gets sudden nose bleeds.
Liu was examined at Chinatown Medical Services on March 25, where the doctor wrote he had blurred vision and should be seen at a hospital. The next day, Liu underwent a CT scan of the head. A week later, a sudden loss of vision sent him to the emergency room for a second CT scan. More tests are pending.
Liu worries that his condition is permanent – and that he could be hurt even worse at school.
"I have this great fear that someone will attack me again," he said.
The school district insists that Liu was injured "carelessly but unintentionally." According to a school inquiry, the boy was kicking the doors of the stalls in turn, and didn't realize Liu was there. However, a witness account contradicts that:
Dong Chen, 19, said the assailant kicked only one of five doors, the one with a broken lock, behind which stood Liu. Chen said when the door hit Liu's head, "we could hear it, it was so loud. Pow!" Continue reading


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Adjacent Routes 6m. Start at an small jug and climb the wall direct using slopers to an overgrown exit. Nicely technical. USER COMMENTS
good landing and right now it needs to be.....NOT a good problem to try in the heat as the slopers aren't great and the top is filthy...
Not a bad little route either!
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The hatred of JR by some of our "fans" is unreal. If you don't want to be "shaken down" it's simple, go outside of Mecklenburg County for your prepared food, or else head to Harris Teeter buy it and cook it yourself.
I don't hate him as a person. I hate him as an owner of a team that I cheer for. Sorry I dont want a tax increase to renovate a billionaires private business.
If every person who attended the games would pay $35 more per ticket for 5 years he would get his $125M....you are using the escalators and jumbotrons you pay for them. And when I buy a ticket I will pay for them as well.


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Co-op is win-win for small company
Growing its own engineers through co-op is helping Soroc Products to thrive, while the students get hands-on experience in a growing industry.
Growing its own engineers through co-op is helping Soroc Products to thrive, while the students get hands-on experience in a growing industry.
Co-op manager Karen Westrick received the Ohio Cooperative Education Association (OCEA) Educator of the Year Award May 20 during OCEA's annual awards banquet.
Kettering researchers have teamed up with Family Orthopedic Associates to study how long a new arthritis therapy can postpone surgery.
Kettering researcher develops a new communications architecture and protocol for safety critical systems in automotive applications that will make driving more safe and less costly for car companies.
Kettering University has made the first cut to receive state funding for development of a fuel cell incubator on campus. The incubator could spur economic development in both Flint and Genesee County.
The latest member of the Crash Test Safety Lab team at Kettering arrived Wednesday, June 9. His name is SpartaKUs, and he will be a key player in crash test safety research at the university.
Matt Wright '02 returned to campus to discuss his work on high performance cars for Saleen Inc., one of the world's preeminent producers of limited, high performance vehicles.
Nancy Brown-Johnston '78, shared her insights on teamwork and professional success with students.
Kappa Mu Epsilon inducted 30 students into the Epsilon chapter of the national Mathematics honor society at Kettering.
It was a perfect day for almost 400 graduates to cap (and gown) off their years at Kettering. More than 2,000 friends and family were on hand to help celebrate their achievement.
Could this little girl win the prize for coming the farthest to witness Commencement?
Family photos and fast friends saying goodbye were a big part of the day's activities.


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Improvements Needed in Laboratory Software Development Processes
AIMD-95-24: Published: Dec 14, 1994. Publicly Released: Dec 14, 1994.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the National Weather Service's (NWS) Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS), focusing on whether the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Forecast Systems Laboratory (FSL) and NWS Technical Development Laboratory (TDL) software development processes are adequate to support the AWIPS Forecast Preparation System (AFPS).
GAO found that: (1) although FSL and TDL software development processes are adequate to support NWS near-term AFPS development activities, these processes are not sufficient for developing high-quality, production AFPS software for direct integration into AWIPS; (2) FSL and TDL rely more on staff capabilities than on clearly defined and documented processes; (3) FSL and TDL need to introduce discipline into their software development processes before they begin writing production-quality codes to avoid poor AFPS and AWIPS performance, schedule delays, and cost overruns; and (4) FSL and TDL officials have recognized their limitations in terms of developing production-quality software and plan to implement needed improvements.
Recommendation for Executive Action
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: According to NWS officials, both TDL and FSL have initiated some recommended activities to strengthen their practices for producing operational code. For example, FSL is using a formal case tool for analysis and design, and FSL's documentation is under configuration control. In addition, TDL now has a software development plan and a software test plan to guide its software development and testing. However, GAO testified on February 29, 1996, that TDL's and FSL's actions have not been fully responsive to the recommendation. Specifically, GAO testified that NWS has not established a software quality assurance program for AWIPS.
Recommendation: In light of the NWS plan to provide the AWIPS contractor with production-quality software for direct integration into AWIPS, the Secretary of Commerce should direct the Deputy Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere to have FSL and TDL strengthen their software development processes for requirements management, project planning, quality assurance, configuration management, and tracking and oversight before beginning development of any production-quality code.
Agency Affected: Department of Commerce
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Overall Appropriations Have Increased and Have Mainly Funded Existing Federal Research EntitiesGAO-13-612: Published: Jul 19, 2013. Publicly Released: Jul 19, 2013.
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Governmentwide Strategy Needed to Better Manage Overlapping ProgramsGAO-13-529T: Published: Apr 10, 2013. Publicly Released: Apr 10, 2013.
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Continued Coordination, Operational Data, and Performance Standards Needed to Guide Research and DevelopmentGAO-13-346T: Published: Feb 15, 2013. Publicly Released: Feb 15, 2013.
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O'Reilly's OSCON Conference 2005
This year's OSCON conference attracted many key players of the Open Source community, who presented the latest developments.
O'Reilly's yearly Open Source Conference attracted 2100 registrants to Portland, Oregon USA on August 1-5. This year the conference was held at a new conference center, since OSCON has outgrown previous locations. Vendors like Google, Yahoo!, and Hewlett Packard reported in presentations and keynotes on how they are using Open Source and contributing back to community projects. Many of these vendors were hiring new employees and were busily collecting resumes at the exhibition hall. Along with more traditional topics, such as Perl, Apache, MySQL/ PostgreSQL,Subversion, PHP, Java, Python, and Open Source legal business, another more unusual topic proved surprisingly popular: the programming language Ruby, especially its rapid Web development framework, Ruby on Rails, captivated many and raked in one of the $5000 Open Source awards.
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But what do the big numbers really mean?
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