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Standing Committee proceedings confidential: RS
As reported in timesofindia.indiatimes.com on 13 September 2011:
Standing Committee proceedings confidential: RS
NEW DELHI: Turning down an RTI plea to make parliamentary committee proceedings public, the Rajya Sabha secretariat has said that the discussions were confidential and no outsider could be associated with it.
Responding to an RTI filed by S C Agrawal, RS joint director K N Earendra Kumar said, "I am directed to state that the general purpose committee of Rajya Sabha in its meeting held on March 20, 2001, had not agreed to the opening of proceedings of Standing Committees to media and, as such, the well established practice has been that the proceedings of parliamentary committees are treated as confidential and no outsiders are associated with the deliberations.''
Agrawal in his representation has said that rules made a decade ago need to be immediately reversed so that the secrecy-cover may not hang on deliberations made in the standing committee discussing the Lokpal bill.
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The Northern Lightsby Lucy Jago
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Throughout the ages, the lights of the aurora borealis were believed to be messengers of gods, signs of apocalypse, or souls of the dead; even the most sophisticated scientists misapprehended their cause. Now Lucy Jago tells the story of the science — and the romance — behind the Northern Lights as she traces the grand adventure of the life of the visionary Norwegian scientist Kristian Birkeland.
At the age of thirty-one, Birkeland set out on a lifelong, increasingly compulsive quest to discover the origins of the aurora borealis. He traveled across some of the most forbidding landscapes on Earth, from the ice mountains of Norway to the deserts of Africa, against a backdrop of war and political upheaval. Along the way, Birkeland made some remarkable discoveries and inventions, such as the idea of hearing aids for deaf patients; of making caviar from cod roe; and of using the force of cathode rays to propel rockets. No country's armed forces ever adopted his electromagnetic cannon, but the technology has since been adapted and extended to make "railguns" (electromagnetic mass accelerators) for the American Strategic Defense Initiative — the so-called "Star Wars" Defense.
Ultimately, Kristian Birkeland's obsession with the workings of the cosmos cost him his health, his happiness, and his sanity — perhaps even his life. He spent his final days in exile in Egypt, and died in 1917 in Japan, under suspicious circumstances, his groundbreaking theories unheralded; he was cheated of the Nobel Prize by a rival. But now Birkeland's ideas are considered to have been prophetic, and they have furthered our understanding not only of the Northern Lights but also of electromagnetism, comets, and the sun.
Exhaustively researched and thrillingly told, the previously unknown story of Kristian Birkeland is an enthralling — and enlightening — saga.
"A fascinating picture of a scientist whose distinguished career deserves to be better known." Kirkus Reviews
"Crackling with Arctic adventure....[A] bittersweet story capably told by British TV journalist and BBC producer Jago." Publishers Weekly
"[A] satisfying attempt at rehabilitation — even score-settling....Birkeland's story is a fascinating one, evoking the manic, punishing era of polar exploration as it overlapped with early-20th-century atomic physics....In the feat of fact gathering, though, Jago has flattened out some of the drama." Annette Kobak, The New York Times Book Review
"Jago's lucid and captivating blend of biography, physics, and cultural history adds a vital chapter to the annals of science and finally gives Birkeland his due." Donna Seaman, Booklist (Starred Review)
"Jago is a taut, imaginative writer. Her description of the winter Birkeland and his young protégés spent huddled by the stove makes one gasp at the old, reckless days of science....The pleasure of the biography is Jago's gossipy, emotive interest in Birkeland's character and disappointments....Entertaining, provocative." The Times Literary Supplement (London)
"In The Northern Lights, Jago uncovers a subject that has been all but buried: the true story of Kristian Birkeland, a man more than half a century ahead of his time in his scientific pursuits....Jago deftly paints a historical background for some of the most important concepts in electromagnetic theory today, breathing life into a subject traditionally presented with a drab countenance." Scientific American
"In a narrative style that makes even the most confusing science easily understood, Lucy Jago has not merely researched and written the incredible story of one man's total and ill-respected dedication to science, but the story of many creative people: those who give the world so much at the expense of their one most valuable commodity — their minds." Providence Sunday Journal
"A page-turner. Jago makes Birkeland's contributions intimately fascinating. She has taken an interesting life and told it with pacing and excitement. Northern Lights doesn't get bogged down in the minutiae that so often make reading a biography an insurmountable task. It's a 19th-century life, told with streamlined 21st-century élan." The Austin Chronicle
"Lucy Jago has written a fascinating nugget of history in The Northern Lights. Birkeland died — alone and uncelebrated — in Japan. But, as is often the case, a sad life makes for a fascinating story." Chicago Tribune
"Instead of a stiff, scholarly biography, British journalist Jago has written a poignantly human story filled with minute, extensively researched details, from a description of the wallpaper in Birkeland's observatory to his courtship and married life. In readable prose, she relates complex scientific concepts and places Birkeland's discoveries and contributions in a place of prominence." Library Journal (Starred Review)
"[A] somewhat tragic but compelling story....Jago tells the tale with a well judged balance between the scientific background to [Birkeland's] life, the excitement of carrying out his projects, and his experience of life as a human being. This book is a carefully crafted biography and a very good read." Physics World
"Lucy Jago's account of [Birkeland's] heroic and horrifying expedition...is as gripping as a Conan Doyle adventure." Harper's Magazine
"Fascinating and accomplished....[A] heartbreaking biography....Jago manages to present her chemistry and physics with clarity as well as compassion. Her poignant illumination of [Birkeland's] difficult life and brilliant work bestows belated recognition." The Seattle Times
"A stunning debut....The Northern Lights brings alive a bygone era and a man who changed how we perceive the magnetic and solar wonders of the universe. Lucy Jago's crisp and careful prose gives a surprising access both into the complex physics behind the aurora borealis and the brilliant, misunderstood Kristian Birkeland. This well-crafted book is at turns compelling, illuminating, and remarkably full of adventure; at times evocative of the character-driven histories found in Longitude and The Professor and The Madman. By story's end, Birkeland's generosity and eccentricities have choreographed his downfall and, in his passing, we have an intimate glimpse into a life as elusive and spectacular as the aurora borealis itself." Jonathan Waterman, author of Arctic Crossing and In the Shadow of Denali
About the Author
Lucy Jago is a former documentary producer for Channel 4 and the BBC. She has been awarded two academic scholarships and a Double First Class Honours Degree from King's College, University of Cambridge, and a master's degree from the Courtauld Institute, London. She lives in Dorset, England.
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One person is dead and two more are injured after a shooting this morning in Chadbourn. Although investigators are not releasing many details, neighbors say they are shocked by what happened. Full story...»
Family, investigators split on 10-year-old's deathSubmitted by Ramon Herrera on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 5:12pm.READ MORE:
A Columbus County family is grieving tonight after the death of a 10-year-old girl. Loved ones say they found Jasmine McClain last night hanging by a belt in her room. The family says the girl's death was an accident, but investigators believe it's was intentional. Full story...»
Chadbourn Police investigating Memorial Weekend murderSubmitted by Asha Dave on Sat, 05/28/2011 - 5:58pm.READ MORE:
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FIRST ON 3: Jurors in Thomas case deadlocked; Judge gives life sentenceSubmitted by Ramon Herrera on Wed, 05/18/2011 - 11:25pm.READ MORE:
After a jury that convicted a man of four murders could not come to an agreement on a sentence, the judge in the Danny Thomas case handled the sentence. Full story...»
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Killer faces death as jury deliberates FridaySubmitted by Ramon Herrera on Thu, 05/12/2011 - 5:40pm.READ MORE:
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Testimony wraps in Thomas sentencingSubmitted by Ramon Herrera on Tue, 05/10/2011 - 4:51pm.READ MORE:
The jury had a short day Tuesday. They heard testimony in the morning and were released just before lunch time, but the attorneys stayed busy the rest of the day discussing and preparing for what's next. Full story...»
Jurors hear from murderer's family during sentencingSubmitted by Ramon Herrera on Mon, 05/09/2011 - 4:48pm.READ MORE:
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Strawberry Festival features food and fun, Soles as Parade MarshalSubmitted by Asha Dave on Sun, 05/08/2011 - 9:06pm.READ MORE:
Chadbourn's famous Strawberry Festival brought the community together for the 85th time. Full story...»
Chadbourn Town Manager indicted for impersonating officerSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 05/06/2011 - 4:38pm.READ MORE:
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St Louis County has been a big supporter of projects that receive grant money from the Federal Government. Many of these projects involve bike trails, low income or senior housing, elimination of vehicular traffic lanes, and building open air outlet malls with parking locations hidden from view. The majority of the projects decided upon by Planning and Zoning are taking place in St Louis County District 6 being proposed by County Councilman Steve Stenger.
Recently, there is a disturbing practice in the way St Louis County is implementing projects without acknowledging the wants and needs of the community. There is a new highway project planned for Morganford Road that had absolutely zero public input! The Highways Department put up orange cones to block vehicular traffic from the right lane of the road, leaving cars no choice but to travel in the left traffic lane. LED signs were placed to inform the public that this is a Bicycle Lane TEST.
The Department of Highways does not list Morganford Road as a planned project nor do they have any bids for a project for that section of highway. How does the County justify eliminating two lanes of traffic on a busy, high volume street without ANY public discussion? It appears that labeling something as a "Test" provides cover to avoid public outcry.
In the past, there have been community meetings to inform the public about St Louis County's plans for the community. Recently, there have been many complaints about the community meeting process. Many of the complaints surround the County's lack the proper notification for the public meetings. Now, it appears the County has found a method to bypass the process altogether by saying this is only a "test".
Last year, Oakville residents attended St Louis County Council meetings to protest the lack of notification. St Louis County Statute 1003-300 clearly states that when a zoning change is proposed on a specific property instead of general property, it is required to issue a public notice in all news publications (in business over 3 yrs) in that County District and requires signage that is visible from the road. Oakville's signage was set so far back from that street that it was not visible. The only publications the County chose to submit to were the Ladue News and the St Louis Countian (used primarily by attorneys) which requires a $300 subscription. No resolution of intention notices were provided to residents and business owners in the immediate vicinity.
There are additional problems with the elimination of a traffic lane in order to put in bike lanes. This agenda is in compliance with the Complete Streets ordinance sponsored by County Councilman Pat Dolan. I attended many of the meetings in the Complete Streets debate. There were so many problems with the Complete Streets ordinance that Councilwoman Hazel Erby removed her name as co-sponsor because of the safety issues.
Many bicycle organizations had spokespeople to oppose Complete Streets expressing concerns about the increased number of bicycle-car accidents that have occur where the bike lanes are present. When a bike lane is to the right of a right-turning vehicle, it creates a "coffin corner" since the bike is in the blind spot of the turning vehicle. A bicyclist that drives in the vehicle lane is fully visible to the traffic and therefore is in a safer situation.
The addition of bike lanes on Morganford Road will only cause additional congestion on a street that is already dealing with a heavy traffic flow. Personally, I almost had an accident when I was driving down a lane that had always been open, when all of a sudden, the right lane was blocked by orange cones and I was trapped by traffic in the left lane.
TrailNet has been a major advocate of building bike trails throughout the St Louis Metro Area. They have been very active politically by sending busloads of people to lobby Jefferson City for bike trails. Their 2011 1099 tax return states they receive 90.59% of their income from public funds. $58,000 came directly from Great Rivers Greenway who received their funding from East West Gateway Council of Governments, the direct beneficiary of public sales tax funds appropriated by several ballot measures approved by voters. The CEO of TrailNet is Andrew Rothschild. My personal opinion is that Andrew Rothschild is wealthy enough without our taxpayer funds!
A spokesman for the Department of Highways said the Complete Streets agenda of putting bike lanes on Morganford and throughout St Louis County is expected to cost taxpayers over $1 Billion. Changes to the ordinance gave the Department of Highways control over the expense on when and where they add bike lanes.
Please express your concerns about the Bike Lane "Test" on Morganford Road. Contact the Department of Highways at (314) 615-8504 or complete the Citizen Feedback form at this link: http://www.stlouisco.com/YourGovernment/CountyDepartments/HighwaysandTraffic/CitizenFeedbackForm
Talk about these key points:
- The elimination of traffic lanes is creating a situation that increases congestion on an already busy street
- Right-turning traffic crossing right lane bike lanes will create a "coffin corner" and become a safety issue for bicyclists
- There was no public notification process
- What is the estimated expense of the project on Morganford Road and what is the scope of the planned changes.
You may also express your concerns at a meeting of the St. Louis County Council on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m in the County Council Chambers
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The only exceptions for the remainder of 2014 are: Thursday meetings November 6 and November 12 due to the General Election and Veterans Day holiday, both of which fall on Tuesdays; a make-up meeting Wednesday, December 3 at 5:00 p.m.; an afternoon meeting (3:00 p.m). December 16; recess dates (no meetings) on December 23 & 30.


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Young-Williams animal facilities reopening after distemper scare
KNOXVILLE — Knoxville's Young-Williams animal facilities are reopening as scheduled after two dogs tested positive for distemper earlier this week at the Division Street location.
The Young-Williams Animal Center, at 3201 Division St., reopened Thursday, and the Young-Williams Animal Village, 6400 Kingston Pike, will reopen Friday.
The center's staff and veterinary team quarantined the dog adoption area to prevent the spread of infection and to conduct medical testing.
Canine distemper is a serious, contagious viral illness with no known cure. The virus attacks a dog's tonsils, lymph nodes, respiratory, urogenital, gastrointestinal and nervous systems.
Both infected animals were euthanized, said Jeff Ashin, CEO of Young-Williams Animal Center. No other animals tested positive for the illness or had to be put down, he said.
Young-Williams' intake process includes a distemper vaccination for each animal.
The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine is seeing a noted increase in the number of distemper cases, both locally and in other areas, Ashin said.
The illness also can be transmitted by other animals such as raccoons, foxes and coyotes, he warned.
"It's not just about keeping your dog away from other dogs," Ashin said.
As such, Ashin stressed how important it is for pet owners to follow their veterinarian's prescribed vaccination schedule.
The Young-Williams Animal Center is the official animal shelter for Knox County and the city of Knoxville. The center is a nonprofit organization, community-supported through public and private donations.
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"A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor" may have worked in the olden wooden-boat days, but not in your two-monitor, hyper growth, Google Analytics filled work environment. I'm constantly on the lookout for better project management systems and more action-focused task delivery methods, so naturally scrum and agile development continued to appear in my search, both online and amongst colleagues. Though it's traditionally used by engineers for software development, I assumed a few tweaks could make it useful for marketing teams.
An Analysis Of Startup Biz Dev Jobs
Business development (biz dev, BD) is one of those job roles that is often misunderstood, especially in the startup world. Maybe ill-defined is a better term. While I certainly have my own way of viewing biz dev, I want to know how the industry as a whole does. So, over the last month or so, I've collected almost fifty BD job postings with the intention of analyzing them to identify patterns. What better way to determine what is expected of today's biz dev folks?
11 More Killer Strategic Partnership Examples
If you missed the original, HERE is the first version of my partnership examples deck along with an unpacking of each concept. I've added eleven new examples in the deck below, which you can download for free on Slideshare, followed by a new unpacking.
These examples differ quite a bit from the first eleven, mostly due to their strong focus on brand association, even more prominent than sales incentives.
Get Off The Damn Hamster Wheel
I had one of those quick-catch-up coffee meetings in Grand Central the other day with my buddy who founded Canvas Eyewear. It turned into almost two hours of talking shop about the startup game, one of those discussions peppered with constant "ah yeah, I know what that's like!!" head nods and shared laughter. As we're both in early-stage companies, our back-and-forth naturally gravitated towards steering things in the right direction and, really, wtf that actually entails.
The Independent Musician As A Brand
You guys know J.K. Rowling, right? She's the incredibly successful author of the Harry Potter book series. How about Zoe Sugg? No? Well, she's the 24-year-old who just sold more books in her first week of sales than Rowling. How she got to that point is what gives me hope that independent musicians can achieve success without signing financially crippling contracts with major labels.
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I consistently struggle with balancing my belief in the power of serendipity and my brain's inherent need for strategic planning. It's an epic, never-ending battle, one that pulls me in opposing directions on the daily. You could say my mind's playing tricks on me. On the one hand, you simply can't ignore the world's seemingly random forces that create special alliances nobody would expect. And on the other, you have the hustler, grinding through carefully crafted plans to reach a predetermined goal. Every time I consider this topic, I'm reminded of how Steve Jobs approached the layout for Pixar's headquarters.
Write A Press Release, Not Code
This may not qualify as "new news", but damnit, it needs to be shared [again…and again]. Too many startups struggle with a lack of focus. Lack of focus on product, on market fit, on appropriate growth tactics for different stages. It's a hard game, I know. The to-do list is never ending and you're constantly swimming against the tide while trying to guess what tomorrow will bring. As Sir Richard Branson observed:
Optimize Your Words Like Eminem & Jerry Seinfeld
An interesting moment occurred in a recent Startup Next session here in NYC. A really cool hardware-slash-SaaS product team gave their weekly <60-second pitch to the room, which included a few mentors. In Q&A, they asked the mentors for advice on how to effectively connect with retail store managers / owners to do some basic customer development. What we all quickly realized is that there was a clear lack of message optimization, which seems to be a struggle for some startups when efforts are moved offline.
Is This Fucking Awesome?!
That's the name of a WordPress plugin I paid someone to build for me several years ago. I had no damn clue why I did it, but it was fun and funny and the developer (Nick Ohrn, he's fantastic) got enough of a kick out of it that he gave me a nice price break. The concept was simple – right when you hit "Publish" on a WP post, a pop-up would appear that asked if the post was "truly fucking awesome" with yes/no button options. Clicking YES would publish the post and clicking NO would prompt you to go back, edit the post and "unleash the badassery".
A few thoughts on MVPs
Quick-hit Friday morning thoughts focused on the polarizing Minimum Viable Product (MVP)…
- Viable, Delightful, Desirable – whatever term you use, don't ever lose sight of what MVPs and Lean Startup exist for…validated learning.
- Validated learning can mean a number of things to different startups. Your founding team needs to decide what KPIs to use before running any sort of MVP-backed experiments.
- A sign-up page IS NOT ENOUGH. Neither are surveys asking "would you perform XYZ activity related to my made-up product?". This video is the best way I can explain the inherent flaw in asking people if they'd do something.


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Evaluating Rayvonte Rice's Career at IllinoisPosted by Deepak Jayanti on March 8th, 2015
Despite averaging 16.0 PPG over two seasons in Champaign, Rayvonte Rice's Illinois career has had several bumps along the way. There is no argument about his offensive ability but his leadership could be called into question because the Illini — depending on the next seven days — have not made an NCAA Tournament on his watch. He struggled during Big Ten competition last season as the Illini lost eight straight at one point, and although the team has been better during his senior season, he hasn't been able to close out some games because he was too predictable. If the Illini get back to the NCAAs next week, all may be forgiven; but assuming they do not after a tough loss to Purdue yesterday, let's examine the three primary reasons why Rice's game didn't translate to more wins at Illinois.
- Over-reliance on the long-range shot and predictable moves. Rice's athleticism is too much to handle during the non-conference season because most of those teams don't have defenders with enough strength to prevent him from getting to the rim. Big Ten defenders, however, are just as strong as him, and the coaches are too smart to allow him to get to the basket off of screens. Double-teams are common when he comes off screens to his right as opposing defenders force him to shoot from beyond the arc. His junior season was plagued with horrible shot selection, attempting 156 threes and only making 30 percent of them. Frustrations mounted during his slumps as he continued to force shots instead of sharing the ball with his younger teammates. The insertions of Malcolm Hill and Kendrick Nunn into the starting lineup last season helped to ease the burden somewhat, but it came a bit too late. Rice should have let the game come to him and relied more on his teammates. Read the rest of this entry »


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self leveling as asbestos encapsulation
We want to replace wall to wall carpeting with hardwood. Our house is older (built '58) so we are just assuming that the two layers of tile underneath have asbestos. We were going to encapsulate it with a self leveling compound. But, as we are pulling up the carpet nail boards, the second layer of tile is loosening but not coming off. That tile looks like plastic parquet flooring so it is probably from the 70s but there is no way to know. We are going to get a chunk of tile tested to be sure but I'm trying to look at options. Hiring a professional company to remove it will bust the budget.
Can we put the self leveling compound over the not completely bonded tiles or will that cause us problems down the road? Can we just stop pulling up the nail boards and put leveling compound over everything?


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Bought a keg system a few weeks back and used it for the first time yesterday. When I first attached my disconnects to the keg and pressurized it, it was at room temperature (70 deg). My regulator gauge read that I had 800 PSI remaining in the tank and the keg pressure was 15. I then put it in my kegerator (42 deg) overnight and in the morning the regulator read 500 PSI remaining in the tank and 12 PSI in the Keg. Would the change in temperature account for this loss of PSI or do I have a leak in the keg? Whats the best way to check for a leak when the keg is already filled? I assumed the PSI would decrease slightly, but going from 800 to 500 seemed a bit too much. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
*The CO2 tank was filled a few hours before I racked from the secondary
It is normal for your gage to read 500psi when it's sitting in the cold.
With CO2 the gauge doesn't tell you what's "left in the tank" really. It will stay at a constant pressure (at a particular temperature) until the tank runs out of liquid CO2 and then drop rapidly. If you had a leak bad enough to start dropping your tank pressure at all within that short a period of time, it would already be practically empty in the time it took you to write your question.
500PSI is quite normal for fridge temps, as is 800 for room temp. Sounds like you're fine.
It's still a good idea to check for leaks no matter what - some starsan or soapy water in a spray bottle makes it really easy, just spray it on any area there could possibly be a leak, and look for bubbles.


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Rated 5 out of 5 by Bootso The Staff was outstanding The front desk was great and went out of there way to to help with any request, and where quick to solve my internet problem. The Club room staff Robert and Mika where the most courteous and professional people, they would do anything we requested with a smile. and follow up to make sure we where satisfied. July 28, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by James63 Mardi Gras 2014 WE have stayed at this location of Sheraton for this event each of the last 9 years and we love it here & have no plans to change but we have had billing issues most of those years - this year no exception. I will be contacting the hotel after the Mardi Gras season ends to discuss it with management there with hopes of resolving it March 3, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Mandie16 Noise level between rooms is too loud!!! There was no sleeping late. Once housekeeping began cleaning at 8:30 ish AM, all you heard was "HOUSEKEEPING!" and doors banging. A focus on quietly completing their cleaning tasks is my suggestion. September 26, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by CliffandGretch Excellent hotel with a few small exceptions This was a VERY enjoyable experience with a few exceptions. The room was very nice and clean and the bed/pillows very comfortable. I really appreciate the 'green' effort in which we do not have to have our linens changed, etc, and we even get bonus 'money' to use if we chose to go green! We did have a problem two different nights with the room getting VERY hot which interrupted our sleep and we had to call maintenance both times. We were also very disappointed that the internet was not included in our rate. We missed not having a program guide and floundered around on the TV trying to find programs we are used to watching. Finally, the food in the hotel resturant was very tasty but way too expensive (especially the breakfast buffet). All that being said, the staff were unbelievably nice and polite - always a pleasure even when we called to complain about the a/c. The facility was beautiful and welcoming and clean! We will definitely stay again but hope that the a/c, the internet fees, and the a/c issues will be corrected! September 2, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Jeff8513 Rooms to hot We had 2 king rooms and 1 suite. All of which where uncomfortably hot day and night on matter what the AC setting. Hallways and common areas where nice and cool. October 3, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Amanda09Fleming Thanks to Jenee I had an issue with printing a document I needed in a hurry. Jenee, a staff member at the check in desk, tried to help. When the problem still couldn't be fixed, she went about and beyond to find me a quick solution and did it with a smile. I was super stressed and she came to my rescue! A+ service for my entire stay. Thank you! February 21, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Linda3 Comfortable Stay - Beautiful Room The Sheraton New Orleans is a beautiful hotel. My room was clean and very comfortable (king, 26th floor). The only complaint I have is the fact that if you pay with you bank card, they hold the total amount of stay + 50% for incidentals. This is very inconvenient and the amount can be outrageous depending on how long the stay is. October 7, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Elle14 Hotel Staff Extraordinaire Staff members from the assistant manager, front desk representatives, concierge, everyone working in the Club room that served breakfast and evening meals, and housekeeping were pleasant, helpful and accomodating. We enjoyed our stay largely due to them even though the meeting rooms were always cold. July 28, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by SPG851 Great Location This hotel has a great location on canal street. It is close to all activities as well its not in the main party area of the city thus its quieter at night. We had a small issue at checkin with no king size rooms available but a room became available as we did not like the first room that was assigned to us. would stay again March 26, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Charles21 5 Days in New Orleans We had a fantastic time staying in the Sheraton in New Orleans. The location was the very best for spending time in the French Quarters and enjoying all of the historical sites and shopping. The staff was excellent with lots of smiles, manners and great attitudes. A really great organization of people , in a beautiful hotel. July 27, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Meelie Great location Stood on Club floor. Room had fabulous river view. Amenities, continental breakfast and appetizers on club floor were outstanding. We had a problem with shower shutting off and electricity going out, manager was accommodating . Would definitely stay here again. August 26, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by podoc comfortable updated and comfortable rooms, great city location, friendly staff October 13, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Ash504 Great location The hotel is located in a great location. Walking distance to everything. Nice size room and comfortable. Expect to pay extra for the parking, wish they would give us a discount since we are staying at the hotel. Also hate those key cards they always deactivate and we have to go back to the front desk to get new ones. October 7, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by hnter64 Celebrated My 50th here! My wife and I stayed here for my 50th Birthday. We had a wonderful time at the Hotel (we stayed on the Club Lounge floor). The hotel exceeded our expectations. Thank you for making my birthday so special and creating wonderful memories for my wife and I. August 27, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Jimundo Hotel in the Heart of the City This hotel is nicely located in New Orleans. Just outside the French Quarter, walking distance to many locations and comfortable. The trolly is in the center of the street for easy access to points not walkable. I enjoyed my stay here and would book this hotel if I ever return to New Orleans. July 21, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Dolly72 Great except that food service is very slow Loved the beds and cool elevators. There has got to be a more efficient and timely manner to serve a conference banquet. Terribly slow and then the food was luke warm. Over cooked tenderloin is such a shame. When we ordered food in the restaurants, the service was also very slow even though there were few customers. June 13, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by dawn26 Soon to be nice The hotel has been undergoing renovations. The only down fall is the pool is small and they are still currently doing renovation and during the day there was a lot of jack hammering going on. I am confident once the remodel is complete it will be all good August 25, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jenn123 Centrally Located I have been to this Sheraton before and will return. It is centrally located to many points of interest in the city. It has an easy walk to the convention center , casino and the french Quarter. The staff is friendly and courteous. the public areas are clean, the lobby is user friendly and rooms are comfortable. November 7, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by sportstv Horrible experience.. Room was located next to elevators so did not get ANY sleep until staff could finally move us and the new room was 5 times smaller! Maid service knocked on doors and were loud with each other outside of our room early in the morning - so much that it woke us both up. Terrible experience for $300 plus per night! February 18, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by PURPLEKIMMIE FANTASTIC HOTEL THIS HOTEL IS IN A GREAT LOCATION. THE LOBBY BAR AREA IS NICE AND FUN. OUR ROOM WAS ON THE 45TH FLOOR WITH A GREAT VIEW OF THE CITY. VERY CLEAN AND THE STAFF WAS GREAT. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS HOTEL ON YOUR NEXT STAY IN NEW ORLEANS. WE WILL BE BACK! August 26, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Alex75 Perfect Stay Hotel is huge. They were able to meet my needs. I got locked out of my room. They were there within minutes to help me. Stayed for the marathon and was blocks from the start line. Was real nice to have a late checkout afterwards, because I was able to shower and then check out. Would stay here again for sure! February 3, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by bamatravelor Perfect Location The Sheraton on Canal is the perfect location. It is close to the tourist fun in the Quarter, as well as the Riverwalk area. Another great thing is safety. After 9:00 p.m. you have to have a room key to get on the elevator. That makes you feel safe. August 24, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Snooki Impeccable service, fantastic club lounge and friendliest staff ever This is one of the finest hotels for service, efficiency and responsiveness, compared to all 5-star hotels in which I have stayed and worked. Staff is uber-friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. While the sleeping rooms are not oversized, they are extremely comfortable and provide for a good night's sleep. April 14, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by cannie This hotel is very nice I was pleased with the room. Iwas in a handicapped room. Shower water spelled all over floor. Did not have a place to put luggage. Could have had a bench in front of window to place at least one suit case. There were two of us in room and we stayed only one night. Good help with car. Attendants very helpful. January 4, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by AJ25 A great night's rest This hotel has been remodeled remodeled and is very attractively decorated. The bed was "heavenly" and I love the abundance of pillows! The close proximity to the French Quarter and the New Orleans nightlife is a great asset. September 4, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by mm50 rooms need better insulation from street noise We hear way too much noise from outside the hotel and we were on the 10th floor. There was an almost constant noise from police and fire equiptment. Also adjoining room doors were very loud when closed. We were awaken at all times of the night from these noises. You could even hear the music from Bouron st January 22, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Tillie57 New Orleans Hotel is centrally located for tourists. Staff is very helpful. Hotel is clean and has a fun atmosphere. But the city is a mess. Roads and streets are deplorable. General population in area very rude. Trash everywhere. Does not feel safe. Such a sad state of affairs. August 7, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by belld2014 This hotel was disappointing The manager tried to make it a better situation but my overall experience was disappointing. House keeping crew was good but the food, room was mediocre and expensive. September 22, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Mattwv This hotel needs improvement The food was awful. I've never tasted food that had no taste whatsoever. The lack of functioning restrooms on the meeting room level was very annoying. The power failure left many without access to elevators or air conditioning. My check out bill was actually higher than my reservation total. June 23, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by jttr John Review The pool environment needs to be more closely monitored. There was lots of drinking and bad language at the pool and my 8 year old daugher and wife had to leave because it got so bad. i was dissapointed that there were no Sheraton staff to monitor this area. August 11, 2014


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Despite its high carbon footprint, expense, and negative effects on human health, coal still remains one of the world's most utilized sources of energy. Since coal is a major contributor to climate change, scientists have long been looking for a way to sequester the CO2 emissions produced by coal plants. Recently researchers from Monash University and CSIRO discovered a new photosensitive metal organic framework (MOF) that could serve as a powerful and cost-effective material capable of capturing and recycling CO2.
Metal Organic Frameworks are clusters of metal atoms connected by organic molecules. Due to their extremely high internal surface area, they can store huge volumes of gas. The team's new MOF uses sunlight to release stored carbon instead of liquid capture, which is favored by most current technologies.
The material incorporates light-sensitive azobenzene molecules that control whether the MOF is soaking up carbon or expelling it. When irradiated with sunlight, the MOF releases CO2 – much like wringing out a sponge. The latest MOF has a special affinity for carbon dioxide, and researchers led by Professor Matthew Hill of CSIRO are working to increase the efficiency of the material to make it suitable for use in an industrial environment. The team published its findings in the February 11 edition of Angewandte Chemie.
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Dr. Kurt S. Partoll graduated from the University of Illinois, Chicago College of Medicine in 1985. He works in Minneapolis, MN and 2 other locations and specializes in Internal Medicine. Dr. Partoll is affiliated with Fairview Ridges Hospital, Fairview Southdale Hospital, Hennepin County Medical Center, Maple Grove Hospital and North Memorial Medical Center.
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Why dont roses fully open
We have some roses that just dont open. On about 5 plants they open half way(if that) & look all burnt & shriveled up. They have ALWAYS done this. They have NEVER had a nice bloom.
Is it just a bad rose or could it be something else?
One of two reasons.
1. Thrips. A tiny insect that sucks the moisture from the petals and leaves. If you open the bloom and shake it over a sheet of paper, you can see them. Check out Witherspoon Ask the Expert (scroll down to the bottom of the page).
2. Botrytis. A fungal disease that causes the petals to stick together (also causes red spots on light colored blooms) so that they won't open properly. Usually weather related (early spring), but can happen at any time.
If it's a thrips problem, if you can take and post images of the struggling to open rosebuds I bet several people here could offer you their opinions on that. Thrips damage to a rosebud often looks a particular way that's not all that difficult to recognize, once you get the hang of it.
Thrips are very small insects, but once you know how to (& assuming your vision is 20/20 (corrected if needed), or you are nearsighted, you'll be able to see them on a pale background if they're there. Are the problem roses all pale ones or yellow ones?
What I do is help force the blooms open. You can rub on the outer petals gently and they will open slightly. Then the sun usually does the rest.
If you confirm you have thrips (I have them right now on some roses) you can spray an insecticide inside the blooms to get rid of them and hopefully then the blooms will open.
I find that cool wet weather is more detrimental to keeping blooms closed and then the thrips simply have more time to do damage. Once the blooms open, the thrips usually leave.
My Yves Piaget is just as you described, after several years. Out of 100's of buds, I get a couple of beautiful blooms a year. I cut it all back this weekend and am gathering strength to dig it out and say good bye to it. It's a no-go here. With so many roses that are happy to show their stuff here, why bother with a prima donna?
I'm so disappointed to hear Yves is balling in a Northern CA garden - I just planted it this spring. I have a Tipsy Imperial Concubine that doesn't open - except one or two blooms a season - not good enough. Now the Abe Darby right next to it is having the same problem for the first time ever, but not as severe.%#$@@!$$#!!! We have had a warm, dry spring so I am surprised... It doesn't look like the pictures I've seen of botrytis or thrips damage. So I'm mystified...
When you say it doesn't look like botrytis or thrips, what exactly does it look like? Does the bud look healthy but just doesn't open? I ask because my AD was fine until recently when buds and blooms stopped looking good. Buff Beauty right next to it, has thrips and/or botrytis. About 1/2 of buds and blooms are brownish.
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For the most part, the buds begin to open and then the outer petals dry up, not allowing the bloom to unfold. There's no surface growth that I saw on pics of botrytis and there is no "edges only" browning or spotting that I saw on pics of thrips. Occasionally the whole bud dries up before it opens - but most of the time the bud partially opens and it's just the outer petals that dry up like brown tissue paper. I've tried massaging the bloom open - but with the dry outer petals, it really doesn't look that great. I had this happen with climbing SDLM years ago and finally SP'd it in frustration.
I sometimes have the same problem. After ruling out the two mentioned above, I tried watering my plants more often and either at night or early morning. The humidity has been very low here and also windy off and on. It has seemed to help as the buds are now opening.


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"You won't love working at Lexmark, but there is a chance that you won't hate it "
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I worked at Lexmark full-time (more than 10 years)Pros
Great cost-of-living in Lexington, KY, which is a beautiful city (horses, bourbon, and basketball!). Great pay considering such low cost-of-living. With the right manager, work hours can be very flexible. A good first-line manager can make make your daily job something you enjoy. Lots of very good, likable people to work around. Benefits are above average (health, 401K).Cons
Lots of big corporation politics. Not all first-line managers are very good and a bad one will make your daily job miserable. Very few A players in middle to upper management and this trickles down. Management communication is horrible with misinformation and inability to clearly communicate the vision. Decision making is by committee so, everything is slooooowwww. Layoffs are way too frequent so, people are ousted to save money yet the company continues to give away their cash reserves to the stock dividend; a baffling strategy for a company with a shrinking market cap. The corporate culture is toxic in general. Promotions are almost always time-based and not merit-based. The best people do not become leaders so, be prepared to take orders from someone that you don't understand how they got to that position. Lots and lots and lots of meetings equal very little actual work from the majority of "leaders".Advice to ManagementAdvice
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Cognition, behaviour and academic skills after cognitive rehabilitation in Ugandan children surviving severe malaria: a randomised trial
1 Department of Psychiatry, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda
2 Department of Public Health Sciences, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
3 International Neurologic and Psychiatric Epidemiology Program, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
4 Neuropsychology Section, Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
5 Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
6 Department of Statistics and Probability, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
7 Institute of Clinical Neurosciences, Department of Psychiatry, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden
8 Psychiatric Clinic of Varberg, Halland County Council, Sweden
BMC Neurology 2011, 11:96 doi:10.1186/1471-2377-11-96Published: 4 August 2011
Infection with severe malaria in African children is associated with not only a high mortality but also a high risk of cognitive deficits. There is evidence that interventions done a few years after the illness are effective but nothing is known about those done immediately after the illness. We designed a study in which children who had suffered from severe malaria three months earlier were enrolled into a cognitive intervention program and assessed for the immediate benefit in cognitive, academic and behavioral outcomes.
This parallel group randomised study was carried out in Kampala City, Uganda between February 2008 and October 2010. Sixty-one Ugandan children aged 5 to 12 years with severe malaria were assessed for cognition (using the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children, second edition and the Test of Variables of Attention), academic skills (Wide Range Achievement Test, third edition) and psychopathologic behaviour (Child Behaviour Checklist) three months after an episode of severe malaria. Twenty-eight were randomised to sixteen sessions of computerised cognitive rehabilitation training lasting eight weeks and 33 to a non-treatment group. Post-intervention assessments were done a month after conclusion of the intervention. Analysis of covariance was used to detect any differences between the two groups after post-intervention assessment, adjusting for age, sex, weight for age z score, quality of the home environment, time between admission and post-intervention testing and pre-intervention score. The primary outcome was improvement in attention scores for the intervention group. This trial is registered with Current Controlled Trials, number ISRCTN53183087.
Significant intervention effects were observed in the intervention group for learning mean score (SE), [93.89 (4.00) vs 106.38 (4.32), P = 0.04] but for working memory the intervention group performed poorly [27.42 (0.66) vs 25.34 (0.73), P = 0.04]. No effect was observed in the other cognitive outcomes or in any of the academic or behavioural measures.
In this pilot study, our computerised cognitive training program three months after severe malaria had an immediate effect on cognitive outcomes but did not affect academic skills or behaviour. Larger trials with follow-up after a few years are needed to investigate whether the observed benefits are sustained.
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