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One of the longest established of disciplines, and underpinning many others, mathematics is the language of science and engineering and an intellectual field in its own right. It speaks without barriers across time. It is a discipline that is forever opening up to us, revealing new and fascinating truths and ideas, and helping to expand upon our knowledge in all directions.
At the School of Mathematics in Birmingham we are internationally renowned for our world-leading research and research-led teaching and are committed to providing a challenging, first rate, education to all of our students in a friendly and supportive environment. Consistently ranked amongst the top UK Mathematics centres, we excel at developing our students' thought processes, helping them to become more analytical and able to rapidly identify and solve problems.
A warm welcome is extended to you to come and join us, so that we can help you to expand upon your knowledge and understanding of the world through the exquisite language of mathematics.
Study here and find out why the University of Birmingham was awarded The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2013-14
UCAS code: GG41
Duration: 4 + 1 (in industry) years
Places Available: 210 (on all Mathematics programmes)
Applications in 2014: 1432
Typical Offer: A*AA (More detailed entry requirements and the international qualifications accepted can be found in the course details)
Start date: September
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A degree in Mathematics and Computer Science will allow you to develop many of the skills you would gain from the corresponding Single Honours programmes, with the advantage of studying both of these closely related subjects. Mathematicians use computers to solve complex equations, analyse large data sets and even to prove theorems. Computer scientists use mathematics to design efficient compression algorithms, to understand the semantics of programming languages and for the theory behind internet security systems. This MSci degree gives you a choice of modules in both Mathematics and Computer Science, with a chance to do project work in either subject and this option allows you to pursue your interests to greater depth and gives you the opportunity to study almost as much mathematics or computer science as you would on a Single Honours programme, but with all the benefits of a Joint Honours degree. The Industrial Year offers you the opportunity to work on placement with a company. Normally students choose whether to remain on the MSci, or switch to the three year BSc, or whether to go on an industrial placement at the end of their second year.
The first two years are carefully designed to allow you as much choice as possible in your final year. In the first year you study core calculus and algebra and either applied mathematics or discrete mathematics and statistics. In Computer Science you study the foundations of computer science together with program design and programming techniques.
You take modules in advanced calculus and algebra, management mathematics, algorithms, data structures and logic. Your interests will develop towards either software engineering or the more mathematical themes that involve computation.
In your third year you will go on industrial placement, working for a company or other appropriate institution, developing your computer and mathematical skills in the workplace setting
The fourth year offers you a choice of modules with the possibility of specialising in either Mathematics or Computer Science. Project modules, particularly in Computer Science, are encouraged.
The fifth year allows you to specialise even further. In addition to a wide choice of advanced modules in Mathematics or Computer Science, all MSci students take a significant project module in their final year, either in Mathematics or Computer Science, or combing both disciplines. This might involve developing a complex piece of software or looking at some of the mathematics on which the more theoretical aspects of computer science is based.
Generic skills-training, focusing on transferable skills and employability, is embedded throughout the course from the outset, and will ensure that you are equipped with the ICT, presentation, team-working and problem–solving skills which will enhance your employability on graduation. Project and programming work in particular help to develop these skills.
BSc or MSci? The first two years of this MSci course are interchangeable with, and identical to, our BSc programme (GGD4), which means you can delay your final choice of degree (BSc or MSci) until the end of Year 2. MSci study is dependent upon performance so you will need to successfully complete Year 2 with a high 2ii to remain on the MSci programme
Studying any mathematics course at Birmingham will expand your knowledge and understanding of the world, helping you to become a sought-after graduate wherever there is a call for logical thinking and statistical or strategic knowledge.
At Birmingham, we provide a first-rate education that involves a range of learning environments, developing many skills to prepare you for future employment or further study. The School of Mathematics was one of only two maths departments in the country to be awarded full marks in the last national Assessment of Quality in Education.
The Mathematics Learning Resource Centre here provides an excellent environment for undergraduates to work independently, in groups, or with help from postgraduate students.
From 2000-2011, the university housed the national headquarters of the Maths, Stats & OR Network (MSOR), a subject centre of the Higher Education Academy. Between August 2009 and July 2012 we host a major national education programme that champions Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teaching at universities throughout England and Wales.
Standard fees apply Learn more about fees and funding Scholarships
Number of A levels required: 3
Typical offer: A*AA
Required subjects and grades: A level Mathematics at grade A*; Computing A level is not required but some experience of programming would be advantageous; Further Mathematics is not required, but would be advantageous.
General Studies: not accepted, but a grade A may be considered if you fail to meet your offer
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Other qualifications are considered – learn more about entry requirements. We are happy to discuss your individual offer with you.
International students:
International Baccalaureate Diploma: 36 points, including 6 points in Mathematics at HL. Learn more about our standard English language requirements on the International student entry page.
Learn more about international entry requirements.
Depending on your chosen course of study, you may also be interested in the Birmingham Foundation Academy, a specially structured programme for international students whose qualifications are not accepted for direct entry to UK universities. Further details can be found on the foundation academy web pages.
Apply through UCAS at www.ucas.com Learn more about applying
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All KIS information has been published on the Unistats website and can also be accessed via the small advert, or 'widget', below. On the Unistats website you are able to compare all the KIS data for each course with data for other courses.
The development of Key Information Sets (KIS) formed part of HEFCE's work to enhance the information that is available about higher education. They give you access to reliable and comparable information in order to help you make informed decisions about what and where to study.
The KIS contains information which prospective students have identified as useful, such as student satisfaction, graduate outcomes, learning and teaching activities, assessment methods, tuition fees and student finance, accommodation and professional accreditation.
As a Birmingham student, you are joining the academic elite and have the privilege of learning from world-leading experts in the field of mathematics. Throughout your studies, you will be encouraged to become an independent and self-motivated learner, thriving on challenge and opportunities to think for yourself. Less formal, more independent study is a vital part of becoming a successful mathematician. So we encourage students to work together and have several popular study areas in and around the School where you can work with friends or individually.
Personal Tutor: At the start of your degree, you will be assigned a Personal Tutor who will remain with you throughout your studies until graduation, to help you in three important areas: supporting your academic progress, developing transferable skills and dealing with any welfare issues. You will meet your personal tutor at least once a semester to review your academic progress and discuss how to develop your transferable skills. Your personal tutor will also be able to advise on particular areas where you need additional support.
Delivery of the course From the outset you will be encouraged to become an independent and self-motivated learner. We want you to be challenged and will encourage you to think for yourself.
Mathematics programmes are modular and divided between two teaching terms. Examinations take place in the summer term of each year. Learning takes place in several forms and settings. Our formal teaching comprises:
Lectures: Delivered in a variety of styles by enthusiastic staff, lectures form the major source of information for most modules.
Tutorials: Every week in your first year and every two weeks in your second year, you have small group meetings with your tutor. Here you will get to solve mathematical problems and discuss material introduced in lectures.
Examples classes: These focus on working through mathematical problems issued by the lecturer. Through examples classes, you will be able to check your learning and reflect on particular examples with the aid of experienced mathematicians. Examples classes are usually run by a lecturer with the help of one or more graduate students.
Supervisions: For some modules, instead of examples classes, we run smaller supervisions of 10 to 15 students where one lecturer goes through students' solutions to problems with the group.
Computer labs: Some modules are supported by computer labs using computer algebra packages to solve problems, programming languages to model mathematical situations or computer assessment systems to test your learning.
Web-based learning: All of our modules are linked to iVLE - a virtual learning environment that gives you access to lecture notes, additional learning units, self-tests and supplementary interactive information to support your learning.
Feedback: You receive regular feedback in all of your modules through marked work, model answers, tutorials, examples classes and supervisions. Less formal, more independent study is a vital part of becoming a mathematician. We encourage students to work together and have several popular study areas in and around the School where you can work with friends or individually. Initially, you may find these ways of working challenging but there is a comprehensive support system assisting and encouraging you to settle in. You will be allocated a personal tutor for the duration of your degree programme and welfare tutors will be available for pastoral issues.
Research projects are assessed by, for example, interim reports, a final written report and oral presentations.
During your first year the University will require you to undergo a formal 'transition' review to see how you are getting on and if there are particular areas where you need support. This is in addition to the personal tutor who is based in the School and can help with any academic issues you encounter. The University?s Academic Skills Centre also offers you support with your learning. The Centre is a place where you can develop your mathematical, academic writing and general academic skills. It is the Centre?s aim to help you to become a more effective and independent learner through the use of a range of high-quality and appropriate learning support services. These range from drop-in sessions with support with mathematics and statistics based problems provided by experienced mathematicians, to workshops on a range of topics including note taking, reading, writing and presentation skills.
At the beginning of each module, you will be given information on how and when you will be assessed for that particular programme of study. You will receive feedback on each assessment within four weeks, so that you can learn from, and build on, what you have done. You will be given feedback on any exams that you take; if you should fail an exam we will ensure that particularly detailed feedback is made available to enable you to learn for the future.
Feedback shows that 85% of our students go on to work or study on graduation. Of those in employment, 80%-90% gain graduate-level jobs and are earning salaries in the region of £20,000-£28,000 pa six months after graduation.
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Preparation for your career is one of the first things you should be considering when you start university. When you graduate from one of our mathematics programmes, you can expect to be able to pursue careers in any one of the major blue chip companies in sectors as diverse as finance and computing or in government, teaching or the NHS. Many of our students continue their studies to graduate level, taking masters programmes or PhDs. Wherever the application of logical thinking and statistical or strategic knowledge is called for, being one of our graduates will give you a head start.
Our degrees will help you to develop key skills such as analytic thinking, problem solving, independent research, report writing and the use of technical language. These skills are all highly sought after by employers.
You will have access to a wealth of professional careers advice, Our unique careers guidance service is tailored to your academic subject area, offering specialised expert advice and mentoring, as well as guidance to help you to secure exclusive work-experience opportunities and global internships, all of which will help you to stand out from the competition. And once you have a career in your sights, one-to-one support with CVs, interview practice and job applications will further help to give you the edge. In addition, our employer-endorsed, award-winning Personal Skills Award (PSA) recognises you extra-curricular activities, and provides an accredited employability programme designed to improve your career prospects.
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Your Birmingham degree is evidence of your ability to succeed in a demanding academic environment. Employers target Birmingham students for their drive, diversity, communication and problem-solving skills, their team-working abilities and cultural awareness, and our graduate employment statistics have continued to climb at a rate well above national trends. If you make the most of the wide range of services you will be able to develop your career from the moment you arrive.
Preparation for your career should be one of the first things you think about as you start university. Whether you have a clear idea of where your future aspirations lie or want to consider the broad range of opportunities available once you have a Birmingham degree, our Careers Network can help you achieve your goal.
If you make the most of the wide range of services you will be able to develop your career from the moment you arrive.
The DLHE survey is conducted 6 months after graduation.
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Correia to take on Braves in Dodgers debut
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The Dodgers will start a second straight series with a new face on the mound as they'll send Kevin Correia to face the Braves on Monday in the opener of a four-game set at Turner Field.
Los Angeles traded for Correia, a former All-Star, on Saturday night, and he will start on Monday, which was his scheduled day to pitch. They're using the right-hander to give the weary rotation an extra day of rest and could go to a six-man rotation for the near future.
"If it would happen," manager Don Mattingly said, "it would be to give all of the starters a breather. He's given us trouble. He's always around the strike zone. He knows what he's doing. He's a Southern California kid. He fits in just what we need."
The former Twin is the second starting pitcher the team has acquired in a week. The Dodgers traded for Roberto Hernandez from the Phillies last week and started him in their series opener against the Brewers.
Correia is coming off a three-run, six-inning start that brought his ERA down to 4.94. He's had two quality starts since a seven-run implosion against the White Sox on July 25, and after the trade, the San Diego native sounded excited to get started with his new club.
"It's always tough leaving guys who you played with for a while because they become friends of yours, but it's nice to go somewhere and play some important baseball games at the end of the year," Correia said. "It's exciting."
The Braves -- who defeated the Nationals on Sunday night to take the series -- will counter with Julio Teheran, who will be looking to rebound after allowing six earned runs in his last start in Seattle.
"It was a tough day for me," Teheran said of his last start. "I didn't have my best location."
Teheran is 10-8 with a 2.92 ERA on the season. He had success when he last faced the Dodgers, on July 31, throwing an eight-inning complete game and allowing just two earned runs, but he was outdueled by Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw.
Dodgers: Hanley goes on DL with oblique injury
The Dodgers on Sunday placed shortstop Hanley Ramirez on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right oblique muscle, retroactive to Saturday, and recalled Darwin Barney from Triple-A Albuquerque.
Mattingly said the diagnosis on Ramirez's injury was "not too bad," but the club was "being a little cautious," as Ramirez might have been physically ready to return in 10 days. Mattingly said he'd rather have Ramirez sitting healthy the final five days of the window than have his club play shorthanded in August for a week or more.
"And then [if] he tries to play [too soon he could do] something worse, and we risk him being out the rest of the year," Mattingly said. "This assures [us] he'll be available down the stretch."
Braves: Justin Upton reaches milestones
Justin Upton reached two milestones with one swing, notching his 1,000th career hit and his 500th career RBI when he took Gio Gonzalez deep with a solo homer to left field on Sunday night at Turner Field.
Upton's blast came on the 10th pitch of the fourth-inning at-bat, an 84-mph changeup. He fell behind 0-2 before working his way up to a full count. Upton, 26, then fouled off three straight pitches before homering to tie the game at 1.
B.J. Upton, 29, also achieved his 1,000th career hit and 500th career RBI in 2014, accomplishing the feats on April 26 and July 18, respectively.
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• Monday's game will be broadcast on ESPN.
Caitlin Swieca is an associate reporter for MLB.com. Follow her on Twitter at @CaitlinSwieca. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The birth of a baby can trigger a jumble of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also result in something you might not expect -- depression.
Many new moms experience the "baby blues" after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings and crying spells that fade quickly. But some new moms experience a more severe, long-lasting form of depression known as postpartum depression. Rarely, an extreme form of postpartum depression known as postpartum psychosis develops after childbirth.
Postpartum depression isn't a character flaw or a weakness. Sometimes it's simply a complication of giving birth. If you have postpartum depression, prompt treatment can help you manage your symptoms -- and enjoy your baby.
Source: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/postpartum-depression/basics/definition/CON-20029130/


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Prenatal Massage
A Textbook of Pregnancy, Labor, and Postpartum Bodywork
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Authored by a well-known expert on prenatal massage, this comprehensive text helps you understand the intricate physiology of pregnancy so you can confidently apply appropriate massage techniques for each trimester, and throughout labor and postpartum. You'll find clear, colorfully illustrated explanations of a wide range of techniques and procedures, including Swedish massage, acupuncture points, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, lymphatic drainage, and reflexology. A companion DVD packaged with the book enables you to watch demonstrations of techniques. Contraindications and precautions are also provided where necessary to help you provide safe and effective care for every client.
Table of ContentsKey Features
- Comprehensive coverage guides you through all aspects of prenatal massage in a single book, addressing fundamentals, techniques, preparation, and prevention of potential problems.
- Many useful techniques are described in detail for prenatal through postpartum massage with step-by-step instructions so you can begin using these techniques with your clients immediately.
- Numerous boxes throughout the text highlight key information and provide clinical tips. Touch Points and In My Experience boxes share the author's personal observations about the chapter material with real-life examples from her years in practice.
- Over 350 detailed, full-color illustrations and photographs illuminate procedures, concepts, and techniques.
- Clear writing and organization addresses content in four main units: pregnancy massage, labor massage, postpartum massage, and marketing strategies.
- A companion DVD packaged with the book contains 45 minutes of video demonstrating different massage techniques presented in the book.
- DVD icons within the text encourage you to watch relevant video footage at appropriate points.
- Learning objectives and key terms at the beginning of each chapter clearly identify the concepts you should focus on in the chapter.
- Review questions at the end of each chapter enable you to assess your understanding and review important information presented in the book.
- A glossary of all key terms and definitions makes it easy to quickly look up a new term or to refresh your memory.
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Wanted: Whiter, Brighter Teeth
AACD members say they expect the demand for teeth whitening to increase this year
MADISON, Wis. (4/21/10)—Teeth whitening seems to be on everyone's wish list—and this momentum is likely to continue through 2011, according to a quick poll of member dentists at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD).
AACD members performed an average of 77 whitening treatments last year, and 57% said they expect this number to rise.
"We are doing more whitening than ever before in our practice," says Shannon Pace Brinker, certified dental assistant and clinical editor for CPS magazine. Pace Brinker performed more than 400 whitening treatments in the past year, and gives credit for the treatment acceptance due to the ability to offer a high quality whitening system with options to treat her patients based on bleaching strength, time, finances and patient compliance systems within her practice at Greenbrier Dental in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Pace Brinker says that her practice has reduced its whitening fees, which has not only brought in more patients seeking whitening—but it's also opened their eyes to other cosmetic dental treatments.
"Our existing patients are saying 'yes' to other procedures after the whitening such as bonding, replacing amalgam fillings, and replacing porcelain restorations to match the whitening they have achieved," she said.
While the number of patients seeking whitening treatments will likely increase this year, Pace Brinker expects that the fees for whitening will actually decrease, due to specials offered by dental practices through deal-a-day sites like Groupon and LivingSocial.
The average price for a whitening treatment is about $150 for take-home whitening and $350 for in-office, Pace Brinker says. Since her practice adjusted the fees for treatment, she sees up to 12 to 14 patients per day on Mondays and Tuesdays just for whitening.
"Our case acceptance has exceeded our expectations with these adjusted fees," Pace Brinker said.
AACD members said their practices generated about $19,100 on average from whitening last year.
The majority of AACD members polled said they provide in-office and take-home whitening treatments. Twenty-two percent said their patients have told them they use over-the-counter or commercially available whitening treatments.
Gender-wise, it seems that women are more concerned with a white smile. Roughly 65% of dental patients seeking whitening treatment last year were female, according to the poll.
"I think women are used to paying higher fees for services to make us look and feel better," Pace Brinker says. "Currently men are more concerned about costs; however, as the market continues to be concerned with whiter teeth, I think you will see a trend from our male patients that is more equal to our female clients' philosophy."
To see a PDF of the entire quick poll results, click here.
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After being inspired by the presence and teachings of Ajahn Buddhadasa, i ordained 1993 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. A decade later, after meeting Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche, i began to include Dzogchen teachings into my practice. In 2009 i moved to California and co-founded Aloka Vihara, a forest monastery for women in the Sierra Foothills near Placerville. i received bhikkhuni ordination in 2011 and feel particularly committed to right action on climate justice.
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2011-05-26 'The Four Heavenly Messengers"
2011-01-03 A Summary of the Path
2014-05-13 A Template for Experience
2014-05-31 Aligning Ourselves
2009-03-11 Arising and Passing Away
2013-08-11 Arriving and Settling: A guided meditation
2011-06-01 Befriending Uncertainty
2012-11-24 Being Benevolence, Intro and Guided Meditation
2012-12-28 Being With What Is
2009-12-31 Breaking Through
2013-01-02 Compost and Fertile Ground
2011-01-02 Contemplation of Mind
2012-08-01 Creative Despair - Learning from Everything
2014-05-14 Distraction = Destruction
2012-04-14 Eight Worldly Winds
2015-04-26 Elements and Feelings
2012-04-06 Equanimity
2015-04-26 Escaping Into Reality
2010-06-25 Faith
2010-12-29 Gateway to Reality
2012-11-09 Gratitude
2013-12-07 Growing Up & Waking Up
2009-02-17 Guided Meditation
2012-04-11 Guided Meditation - How We Create Our World
2012-06-22 Habits of Mind
2013-01-01 How We Meet Experience
2014-04-13 How Words Create Our Future
2013-10-11 If it's in the way, it's the Way
2013-12-28 Inner and Outer Renunciation - Guided Meditation
2011-07-03 Keep Going, a talk from a daylong called "Why Do I Meditate"
2013-12-29 Knowing Phenomena, Being Awareness - Guided Meditation
2013-07-12 Learning from Climate Change
2015-04-27 Maranasati - Mindfulness Of Death
2014-08-16 Meditation on the Four Elements
2011-12-01 Meeting Life with Lovingkindness
2014-10-04 Meeting What Is
2014-05-11 Mother of Wisdom
2014-08-31 Never Turn Away
2011-06-01 On Intention or What We Bring to a Situation
2014-07-20 On Meditation
2013-07-14 Planet Earth as Divine Messenger
2013-09-14 Practicing in Times of Big Changes
2012-04-07 Preparation For Insight
2012-03-01 Reflections on the Outstanding Women in Buddhism Award Ceremony
2014-12-28 Refuge
2010-05-09 Renunciation & Courage
2011-07-08 Renunciation as an Opportunity
2011-01-01 Resting in Awareness
2011-07-03 Resting in Awareness - Guided Meditation
2014-12-30 Right Thought
2013-12-30 Seeing in a Bigger Context - Guided Meditation
2014-05-13 Self-Secret
2014-01-03 Seven Treasures
2011-09-25 Start Where You Are
2012-12-29 Staying Open
2014-11-15 Steady In Transition
2013-08-11 Stop Running
2014-01-04 Strive on with Diligence - Guided Meditation
2010-07-18 The Bigger Picture
2013-11-29 The Capacity to Feel
2013-10-13 The Eight Worldly Winds
2013-12-31 The Fire of Transformation
2015-01-03 The Five Aggregates of Clinging
2014-05-09 The Five Indriya
2015-04-25 The Four Elements
2013-04-07 The Four Noble Truths
2015-04-29 The Heart-wish and the Four Iddhipada
2012-01-03 The Mind of Non-Grasping
2011-07-01 The Power of Restraint
2012-01-01 The Seven Awakening Factors and Renunciation
2010-12-31 The Seven Factors of Enlightenment
2013-05-24 The Three Refuges
2014-05-12 The Transforming Power of The Factors of Awakening
2012-04-08 Three Characteristics Of Life
2012-07-13 Three Levels of Renunciation
2014-07-19 Transformation of Regret
2013-08-23 Turn Towards It
2012-07-08 What Is Inner Strength?
2013-07-07 What Meditation Can Do For "You"
2013-12-28 What We Bring to Experience
2010-01-10 Who Am I? Guided Meditation
2014-01-01 Wisdom and the Four Hallucinations
2013-09-08 Wisdom or Knowledge?
2011-06-08 Working with Doubt
2012-04-09 Working With Feelings
2012-04-11 World Map Of The Practice
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Indians, Royals continue to grind for Wild Card spot
Rookie Ventura slated to make his debut against Kluber in rematch
With Tampa Bay's win over Texas on Monday night, the Indians had an opportunity to gain a hold of one of the two coveted American League Wild Card positions. The Royals made sure that didn't happen.
Kansas City won a 7-1 decision in the first of three games in a crucial three-game set between AL Central rivals at Kauffman Stadium. The Indians remained a half-game out of the second Wild Card spot entering Tuesday night's middle game.
Meanwhile, the Orioles are two back, with the Royals and Yankees each trailing by 2 1/2 games.
In seeking their fourth straight win over the Tribe, the Royals on Tuesday will send prized prospect Yordano Ventura to the mound for his Major League debut. Cleveland is set to counter with right-hander Corey Kluber, who is 9-5 with a 3.55 ERA across 23 outings (21 starts).
Ventura, a right-hander who is ranked as Kansas City's No. 2 prospect by MLB.com, received the nod after left-hander Danny Duffy sustained a mild flexor strain in his pitching arm. Between Double-A Northwest Arkansas and Triple-A Omaha, Ventura is a combined 8-6 with a 3.14 ERA in 26 games (25 starts).
"I think we're all excited to see Ventura pitch," manager Ned Yost said. "I've had my eye on this guy like we all have for the last two or three years watching him come up in the system and I really made it a point at Spring Training to be on the Minor League fields when he was throwing batting practice or even throwing a side."
Ventura is tasked with neutralizing a Cleveland lineup that, before scoring just once on Monday, manufactured 32 runs during a four-game road sweep of the White Sox this past weekend.
Nick Swisher and Asdrubal Cabrera, both of whom have had disappointing years offensively, are producing more at the plate in the final stretch. Over their last 10 games, each has five home runs and 11 RBIs. Swisher is hitting .333 (13-for-39), while Cabrera -- who doubled on Monday -- is batting .242 (8-for-33).
"For us to get where we wanted to, we know we needed them," Tribe manager Terry Francona said. "Now, it seems like they're swinging a potent bat. That's nice to have. Every once in a while, you need a three-run homer. You can talk all you want about playing the game right, and we certainly try, but it's nice to spread a game out with a three-run homer."
Lonnie Chisenhall is another Indians hitter who has been stepping his game up. In nine September games, including a solo homer in Monday's loss, he's batting .321 (9-for-28) with three homers and six RBIs.
Indians: Kluber 2-0 since return
Kluber has made two starts since returning from the right middle finger sprain that kept him on the disabled list for about a month. Both times, he allowed two runs over five innings en route to a victory. The righty's most recent outing came at U.S. Cellular Field last Thursday and was interrupted by a 17-minute rain delay in the fifth.
"I was a little sloppy to start out with," Kluber said afterward. "I didn't have my best command early on, but the nice part about that is that the offense came out and put up a lot of runs. I think I was kind of inconsistent with my delivery early on and I wasn't getting my arm in a good slot, pitch after pitch. But, I kind of figured it out a little bit just playing catch during the delay and [pitched better after that]."
Kluber had made three starts against Kansas City this season. He is 2-0 with a 2.70 ERA, and across 20 innings he has 17 strikeouts and five walks.
Royals: Duffy experiences setback
After undergoing Tommy John surgery last year, Duffy has made just five starts this season, the first on Aug. 7. He was 2-0 with a 1.85 ERA before being scratched from Tuesday's start against the Indians. Duffy, who most recently pitched on Sept. 7 against the Tigers, was scheduled to start last Friday at Comerica Park but was skipped in the rotation.
"When Duff threw his last start here, not even the first day, but the second day after his start, he started feeling some mild tightness in his forearm," Yost said. "We shut him down from the Detroit start as a precaution and it was starting to feel better. He threw a side and felt good, but at the end of the side, he tried to crank up on it and still felt that mild tightness. We went and got an MRI and it is a very minor flexor strain. We are going to use the utmost caution with him right now coming off Tommy John surgery."
• The Royals had 14 hits on Monday. Salvador Perez and Lorenzo Cain hit back-to-back triples to start a three-run sixth. Perez finished with three hits, while Emilio Bonifacio, Billy Butler, David Lough and Alcides Escobar each had two.
Worth noting
• Cleveland is 9-8 against the Royals this season, while Kansas City has won five of eight meetings at Kauffman Stadium.
• Royals pitchers racked up 17 strikeouts on Monday, setting a franchise record for a nine-inning game.
Mark Emery is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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I have the 319.something most recent from xorg edgers and I'm running mex based on 12.10 ubuntu with about 7 desktops. Yesterday after moving to another room in the house upstairs and plugging everything back up I suffered a serious error. I could no longer boot into KDE desktop and now I had to hit tab twice during boot up just to get it to properly boot into the mex log in screen. I eventually figured out to disable boot logo and display bios message with tab and it keeps showing over and over again with each attempt to reboot that there are 2 nvidia persistence daemons one fail and one ok. I tried everything to get it to boot into every desktop and the only one it would accept to boot up into after hitting tab twice was the xfce desktop. Even that failed sometimes. I finally used unetbootin to stick the most recent 13.04 mex distro on a usb card reader and inserted it and used f8 to make it boot from the usb and it asked me if i wanted to try mex or install and all the other stuff and I chose install mex and then it just sat there for 30 minutes or maybe 35 doing nothing. I couldn't tell if the usb was actively transferring or whatever was going on I just waited doing stuff on my laptop. Well after about 35 minutes i hit the reset on my desktop and now my desktop is in total limbo.
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After 4 Games in Sanchez's 2nd season he led the team to a 3-1 record, had 8 TDS and 0 INTS with three games with over 100 QBR.
How many more ineffective, mistake filled games can Geno have before the lockerroom fractures?
I wish people would stop using the excuse that Geno doesn't have any weapons. With Decker, Kerley, Salas, and Amaro, he does have weapons. I was at the game yesterday and was focusing on whether they were getting separation. For the most part, there were receivers open. Geno seems to focus in on his primary receiver. He does not seem to get through his progressions. He gets pretty good protection. Much more than Sanchez did in 2012.
The Jets really didn't play that bad, when judged within the confines of the talent they have. I'd say that was 85-90% of how good the team can possibly be. They've hung in there with some really well established teams, with far superior QBs. That's pretty darn good.
The Jets have the best defensive line in football. And all of the guys are young, with many years left to play. That's an incredible base to build the team on. Next year, they'll spend money and picks on some WRs. Geno will be a year better. As a team, we're on the upswing.
I think it's a good time to be rising too. Many of the great QBs in the league are getting old and will probably be out in 2-3 years. That'll be the perfect opportunity for these young guys to step up and make a name for themselves. If the Jets were blowing people out, 54-3, would the games really be that entertaining? Same goes for the Jets getting killed like it's Thanksgiving night every Sunday. We've had some highly competitive, close games, with the Jets showing a lot of fight.
There's no magic pills to turn this team into a world beater. People need to let go of the anger and just enjoy the journey. The Jets winning isn't going to improve your life one iota.
It was Geno's indecisiveness, misfires and loss of composure that made it a miserable day, not necessarily the 2 turnovers alone.
Lets stop the charade we are so far away from the seahawks and broncos . We have no game changers on the offense zero . hopefully a top 3 pick next years draft . I thing we mightb have 2 keepers out of the 12 we drafted this year .LORD help us
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Its not fixed, Marty.
@will898 Yes and No. Our (receiving) "weapons" don't compare to ANY of the teams we have played so far (including Oakland). So to sit here and talk about (receiver) weapons on offence is a joke.
With that being said, Geno is not making the people around him better. And I'm not trying to make excuses for his below average play. In other words, he doesn't have weapons and he also doesn't play very well. They are both true.
Not really Geno. Mangold snapped one over his head, which Geno did a great job locating and falling on, saving us a turnover. Then Salas under ran a deep route as the O-line got beat again. Geno was letting loose of the ball when he was hit hard. Salas should've caught it, but he's pretty bad, so the Lions defender grabbed it. Then on the next possession, the refs made a terrible call. Replays clearly showed Geno's arm moving forward as he was illegally hit, but the refs once again ruled against us.
The receivers dropped a bunch of easily catchable passes. Chris Johnson looked like a toddler trying to run through a brick wall. And the defense couldn't stop Stafford's march down the field. All in all, Geno was the one bright spot in the game, considering this is just his 20th start.
I haven't had time to read the comments yet, but I'm sure the general consensus is Geno did everything he could, but the team let him down.
@williamg1 You copied a quote without reading the entire thing.
"And we'll see if it stays fixed." It obviously hasn't.
@t__k People need to stop doing this. 68 isn't on the Jets, he's not the reason we're all pissed today.
@a57se There's a difference between that "realization" (that pretty much everyone already knew) and calling for everything and everyone to get replaced.
@roadyhorns During yesterdays game I decided not to take football and the Jets to serious. Theres no sense in getting worked up. They just are not a top caliber team and are in building mode.
It's all true, though. Not trying to be funny. I guess I missed the sarcasm.
Its a shame you don't direct your anger at the people that put this seriously flawed roster together. But hey, if blaming the fans makes you feel better.....
@a57se People need to be mad at the team, not people who post on this blog. It's the most childish thing that fans do around here.
@a57se C'mon you have buddies? I kid. My only problem is everyone knows Im a Jets fan so they dont let me enjoy a game if they are losing. I get texts or calls or ribbing if Im at the bar but its all in fun. I do the same to them.
@williamg1 Your original comments comes off as calling Marty out on a lie. That's not what happened.
@J. Smooth @Brendan @williamg1 And Brendan felt the need to somehow challenge the comment with some oddball response.
You guys are alike.
@t__k The CB's didn't lose the game yesterday, but by all means try to antagonize me about their level of play.
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NO, I simply pointed out Geno hasn't stopped turning the ball over.
@a57se The pathetic thing here is you think I've sown anything.
We're Jets fans that talk about the Jets and for some reason when they lose people like to come and tell a handful that they were wrong, like they get a prize for predicting negative things to happen and it somehow makes them "right."
Every single fan that does this sort of thing should be embarrassed. Every one. I don't care if people come after me, it's been happening for years and it's Exhibit A why I don't respect this fan base.
@williamg1 Because that needed pointing out (again). Are you just going to post about it in every thread now?
@t__k That is antagonistic in nature. The CB's were fine. The defense had two screw ups yesterday (the big play and the long drive) and that's really it.
The offense was the issue, not the defense.
@t__k @J. Smooth @Brendan I'm a college kid who doesn't want to write a paper. This is absolutely the better use of my time.
@Brendan @t__k The CB's were fine...wow. They got shredded. Calvin Johnson barely played and they got shredded. C'mon.
@J. Smooth @t__k @Brendan Wouldn't you be more productive writing that paper? Take a seat, son.
@t__k They did not get shredded. That is factually incorrect. They gave up 118 yards combined and that's if you include the 59 yard TD which almost certainly was Pryor's fault.
But I wouldn't expect facts to stop people from their lazy criticisms. So rock on.
@t__k You are being lazy.
You realize a S isn't a CB, right? You realize Ebron's plays came on a LB, right? You realize that half (at least) of Tate's yards came on big plays where Rex called a defense that Harris didn't audible out of that left Harris on an island covering Tate from the slot, right?
But I'm lazy?
You are wrong, you can keep repeating your wrong comments, or just accept, as I've proven here, that it wasn't the CB's who lost the game.
@t__k You're arguing against facts.
I didn't seek you out, by name, to belittle you.
You're making untrue statements that deserve to be corrected.
@Brendan Hey Brendan, you forgot that fact that they're best WR wasn't even PLAYING! Who was gonna cover him??? Or would that be a mix up in coverage as well??
@t__k So, now that you're wrong about the CB's playing poorly, you're going to try and act like they would have played poorly if Megatron played?
Sorry, you don't get to do that.
@t__k Which TD are you referring to? The long one? that was Allen, not Walls, and that was Pryor's fault for letting the guy run free. If you want to fault Allen for missing a tackle after he ran down a WR who was wide open, sure, they would've had the ball inside the 10 instead of in the endzone. Way to pick your battles.
@t__k Where did you get those stats? PFF has 14 targets, 10 receptions for 138 yards and 1 TD (which is mostly on Pryor, a S).


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As the 7th annual Nation's Triathlon wound down in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 9, a man riding a Capital Bikeshare rental bicycle emerged near the race's finish line. A volunteer staff member quickly stopped the rider and informed him the street was closed for the ongoing race.
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When his fatigued body began to stir thoughts of doubt and regret, Smith was lifted up by the smiles and comments he received from competitors and spectators along the way. Ringing the Bikeshare's little bell was his way of saying thanks.
"They took photos and were encouraging," Smith said. "I rang my little bell every time another cyclist passed me by. They got a kick out of it. I think they could see that I was struggling. Later, I passed a few of them who had flat tires."
Not exactly looking to win the race, Smith was content just to cross the finish line. He did so in more than four hours, behind the first-place finisher's time of 2 hours, 4 minutes and 45 seconds. The cycling portion took him a little more than two hours to complete, meaning his average speed on the rental was 11.7 mph. The winner's average speed was 24.2 mph.
When all was said and done, his Bikeshare rental fees added up to $101 — which the District's Department of Transportation refunded the next day.
The only question left to be asked: Will he do it again next year?
"I like to keep my options open, and wouldn't rule it out," Smith said.


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ATOM Volume XIII: Quadratics and Complex Numbers
While the quadratic equation is part of the standard syllabus in secondary school, the scope of this topic has been curtailed in many jurisdictions over the years. It is not enough for students to simply do basic factoring exercises and engage in rote application of the quadratic formula in solving equations. This criticism has even more force when it comes to the topic of complex numbers. For many students, complex numbers arise only in the discussion of the roots of a quadratic equation with negative discriminant. Students have no idea of their theoretical and utilitarian importance in mathematics. This book is intended as a companion to the usual high school fare. The reader is assumed to have been introduced to polynomials and operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, the remainder and factor theorems, simple factorizations, solution of quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square and the quadratic formula, and the relationship between the roots and coefficients of a quadratic equation. In addition, the reader should know the fundamental trigonometric functions and their values at standard angles as well as simple relationships among them. ATOM Volume XII: Transformational Geometry
This book is intended for secondary students with some experience in school geometry. It is assumed that they have had enough elementary Euclidean geometry to cover theorems about congruences of triangles, properties of isosceles and right triangles, basic area theorems for triangles and quadrilaterals, properties of circles and concyclic quadrilaterials. It is expected that the reader would have been introduced to the definitions of translations, rotations and reflections, but has not used them as a tool for solving geometric problems. Many of the solutions are attributed to secondary students who participated in correspondence programs and provided a different perspective on the problems and solutions. ATOM Volume XI: Problems for Junior Mathematics Leagues The problems in this volume were originally designed for mathematics competitions aimed at students in the junior high school levels (grade 7 to 9) and including those students who may have the talent, ambition and mathematical expertise to represent Canada internationally. The problems herein function as a source of "out of classroom" mathematical enrichment that teachers and parents/guardians of appropriate students may assign to their charges. To aid in this, answers and complete solutions are provided to all the problems (except the relays where there are answers only) and problems and solutions are presented in separate chapters. The authors have also deliberately avoided the temptation to discuss the various mathematical concepts or to intrude in any way with what is done in the school system. This volume is similar to previous publications on Problems for Mathematics Leagues in this series. ATOM Volume X: Modular Arithmetic We assume that readers are already familiar with basic number theory concepts, such as divisibility and greatest common divisor, but this is not a strict prerequisite - a keen student can begin right away. This volume is to introduce readers to further concepts in number theory, and then show how they can be applied to solve problems. It is meant to serve more as a problem-manual rather than a formal textbook, and proofs of theorems are sometimes replaced by well-chosen examples. And, all solutions are worked out in detail, as they would have to be on a written test. The design of this book is to actually attempt the reader to solve the problems in this booklet, rather than go straight to the solutions. For this purpose, problems are given at the end of each chapter to allow the reader to try to solve them. Many of the problems allow for different approaches, so you may find a solution that is different from ours which is still correct. We hope you enjoy reading and learning about number theory and the problem-solving process and I welcome any suggestions. Happy solving! ATOM Volume IX: The CAUT Problems This book contains over sixty problems that were originally published in the CAUT Bulletin, published by the Canadian Association of University Teachers. The Canadian Mathematical Society is grateful to the Canadian Association of University Teachers for granting permission for these problems to be included in this ATOM volume. The reader might ask how mathematical problems wound up in a publication whose articles generally deal with matters of university governance, academic policies and conditions of employment of the faculty and librarians of Canada's colleges and universities. Most of these problems are not original; the ideas come from a number of sources, some of them school texts. New problems appear on the scene regularly, and a couple of them are included here. I hope that readers enjoy trying their hand at them. ATOM Volume VIII: Problems for Mathematics Leagues III This volume is a follow up to our previous publications (Atom 6 and Atom 3) on Problems for Mathematics Leagues. It is the fourth book published by the authors based on their cooperation of devising problems for the Newfoundland and Labrador Senior Mathematics League over a period of more than 16 years. Since the publication of the first ATOM volume, other mathematics leagues, based on our model, have sprung up in other parts of Canada. We are always pleased to assist other leagues, and are prepared to provide current games to help them get started. ATOM Volume VII: Problems of the Week Since he first started teaching in 1977, Jim Totten provided his students with a Problem of the Week, typically from general interest mathematics but not restricted to it. This generated a healthy collection of problems with 20 problems appearing in each academic year. It is now time to share this collection with others. The 80 problems in this volume are taken from those posted between 1977 and 1986. ATOM Volume VI: More Problems for Mathematics Leagues This volume is a sequel to Volume 3 and contains more of the problems that have been used in the Newfoundland and Labrador Senior Mathematics League, which is sponsored by the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers Association Mathematics Special Interest Council. Many of the problems in the booklet admit several approaches. As in Volume 3, this booklet contains no solutions, only answers. Also, the problems are arranged in the form in which we use them — in games. We hope that this will be of use to other groups running Mathematics Competitions. ATOM Volume V: Combinatorial Explorations Mathematical games, puzzles, and contest problems invite a playful spirit of exploration. Quite often, these entertaining and challenging problems are drawn from the fascinating mathematical realm of Combinatorics. This volume is designed to engage those who enjoy playing with mathematics, whether they be teachers, students, or armchair mathematical enthusiasts. Combinatorial Explorations contains an introduction to Combinatorics through the analysis of three core problems: Handshakes, Routes, and Checkerboards. Each chapter features one of these problems as a springboard for mathematical problem solving. Problem sets, extensions, novel twists, and the inclusion of open-ended investigations offer means through which readers can delve deeper into the mathematics. ATOM Volume IV: Inequalities This volume contains most of the inequalities that are useful in solving problems. Many inequality problems admit several approaches. Some solutions are given, but other problems are left to the reader. ATOM Volume III: Problems for Mathematics Leagues This volume contains a selection of some of the problems that have been used in the Newfoundland and Labrador Senior Mathematics League, which is sponsored the the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers Association Mathematics Special Interest Council. The support of many teachers and schools is gratefully acknowledged. We also acknowledge with thanks the assistance from the staff of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, especially Ros English, Wanda Heath, Menie Kavanagh and Leonce Morrissey, in the preparation of this material. Many of the problems in the booklet admit several approaches. As opposed to our earlier 1995 book of problems, Shaking Hands in Corner Brook, available from the Waterloo Mathematics Foundation, this booklet contains no solutions, only answers. Also, the problems are arranged in the form in which we use them in games. We hope that this will be of use to other groups running Mathematics Competitions. ATOM Volume II: Algebra Intermediate Methods This volume contains a selection of some of the basic algebra that is useful in solving problems at the senior high school level. Many of the problems in the booklet admit several approaches. Some worked examples are shown, but most are left to the ingenuity of the reader. ATOM Volume I: Mathematical Olympiads' Correspondence Program (1995-96) This volume contains the problems and solutions from the 1995-1996 Mathematical Olympiads' Correspondence Program. This program has several purposes. It provides students with practice at solving and writing up solutions to Olympiad-level problems, it helps to prepare student for the Canadian Mathematical Olympiad and it is a partial criterion for the selection of the Canadian IMO team. Thanks are due to Bruce Shawyer of Memorial University of Newfoundland for suggesting the publication of this book and for overseeing its publication, as well as to Cindy Hiscock, 1996 WISE student at Memorial University of Newfoundland, for producing the initial document. |


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You can report a case of vehicle arson online by clicking the above link.
In the event of a fire which you suspect to be arson you should:
- Always call the fire brigade [by dialling 999] even when it appears a fire has gone out.
- Contact the local police either by dialling 999 in a case of emergency or the general 0345113 5000 if there is no longer any immediate danger
If you have information relating to the cause of, or person responsible for an arson but are reluctant to provide your own details you can also phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
- In Emergencies - 999
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- Coventry City Council ASB Line - 0845 605 2222
We have set up the Community Safety Partnership, a specialist team that deals with Antisocial Behaviour across the city.
In the first instance, so long as it's safe, we will always advise you to speak directly with whoever is causing the problem.
Many disputes between neighbours could be resolved just by talking to each other. Your neighbour may not even realise that they're causing a nuisance.
If you're being subjected to persistent Antisocial Behaviour, we'll then refer your complaint either to the Community Safety Partnership or the council department best placed to deal with your specific issue.
If you're a tenant of a registered social landlord, we may give you their contact details, if the matter is something that they have the power to deal with.
In an emergency you should always call 999 and report the matter to the police.
The Police and the Fire Service will require as much information as possible:
- The exact location of the vehicle
- When you discovered the fire
- Whether the property or vehicle has been set on fire
- Whether you have seen anything suspicious, or any unauthorised persons accessing the vehicle
- Whether you know of any witnesses to the fire
- The make, colour and registration number of the vehicle.
You can report a regular occurrence of arson to West Midlands Arson Task Force on 0121 380 6733.
You may either contact your local police force or report it to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Yes. You may still report an incident or person and remain anonymous if you are reluctant to give your details. All cases are dealt with confidentially. Please report it to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Contact West Midlands Fire Service [by dialling 999 system] even when it appears a fire may have self extinguished.
Yes you should contact your local police either using the 999 number in a case of emergency or the general 0845 1135000 if there is no longer any immediate danger.
It is important that you gather as much information as possible when reporting arson such as:
- The exact location of the vehicle
- Whether the vehicle has been set on fire
- The make, colour and registration number of the vehicle
- Whether you have seen anything suspicious, or any unauthorised persons accessing the vehicle
You should report any threats of arson to the police on 999 if the threat is immediate or 0845 1135000 if the threat isn't immediate and ask for your local station.
We can only investigate incidents that happen in Birmingham. If the incident happened somewhere else, then you should notify the relevant local authority, or the police.
In some circumstances the councils service may be able to help resolve problems before they become full disputes. Even if there is a history of problems between the parties, Mediation can be useful in helping to resolve them.
We will respond to your complaint within one working day if it is a very serious complaint (category A) such as harassment, violence or threat of violence or a hate crime. We will respond to your complaint within five working days if it is a serious complaint (category B) such as threats or threatening behaviour, or intimidating behaviour from groups or individuals. We will also give you the name of the local officer who is looking into your complaint.


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Tetracycline-inducible shRNA systems allow you to tightly regulate the expression of functional short hairpin RNAs (shRNAs) in mammalian cells in order to silence target genes and are especially useful in cases where suppression of a gene may be lethal.
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The system is designed so that expression of an shRNA is induced when doxycycline (Dox; a tetracycline analog) is added to the culture medium.
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Numb, hopeful, families endure post-Sandy recovery
Monday - 12/10/2012, 2:46am EST
By KATIE ZEZIMA, MEGHAN BARR and HELEN O'NEILL
Associated Press
(AP) - It's been more than a month since Sandy, the superstorm combining a hurricane, a nor'easter and surging full-moon tides, tore through the Northeast, leaving billions of dollars in damage in the New Jersey-New York-Connecticut corridor.
Now as survivors dig out and try to regroup from the Oct. 29 storm even as wintry weather moves in, some are coping better than others.
There are those who can look ahead hopefully, even defiantly, vowing to "start fresh." Having lost everything, others see a grim future and brace for a long struggle back. "It's hard," many say, shorthand that understates their turmoil.
Some are questioning _ "How could this happen?" `'Do we sell ..., rebuild?" Some are prayerful. Some are simply numb.
Here, in the first part of an occasional series by a team of Associated Press reporters, is a look inside the world of a few families trying to find their way ahead after Sandy.
After Sandy hit and berms holding back the Hackensack River failed, sending a torrent into Little Ferry, N.J., Mayor Mauro Raguseo had a singular goal: to get his town back to normal, and his family.
He faced rebuilding a town that was 80 percent flooded and his own home, which was severely damaged.
After the river receded and residents started assessing the damage, heaping their mattresses, couches, children's toys and china cabinets on the sidewalks, Raguseo just wanted to move on from the storm as quickly as possible.
"I didn't want people feeling like they were living in a war zone," he said.
So, he and the borough council got debris removal companies in to quickly haul away destroyed belongings, he said. He let residents know of a FEMA recovery center and food and clothing distribution center in town.
And Raguseo insisted that a time-honored Little Ferry tradition go on: the annual Veteran's Day ceremony.
"I didn't want that day to go by without placing wreaths at the monument as I had done and previous mayors had done for over 100 years," he said. "And there is the sense that things are getting back to normal, and our town functions are the way they used to be."
For similar reasons, he insisted two weeks later that the town's holiday lights be hung.
Raguseo returned to his day job at the Bergen County Improvement Authority two weeks after the storm. He and his wife, Valerie, who moved into their home in April, are heading back next week, as soon as the sheetrock is hung for their new walls. They have been staying with Raguseo's parents in Little Ferry.
Now, when Raguseo finishes work and borough business, he heads to furniture stores with his wife. They've decided to purchase slightly different pieces than the sofas and chairs that were ruined.
"We wanted to start fresh," he said. They bought a black, bonded leather sectional sofa and plan to paint the new living room walls gray and the dining room walls tan.
One late night's errand: They ran out to pick up a vacuum cleaner, forgetting theirs was destroyed.
The Raguseos are the last family on their cul-de-sac to move back in to their home, he said.
While he and residents of the borough are inching back toward normalcy, Raguseo sees a lot of work ahead.
He's trying to find money to repair the firehouse and replace an ambulance that was damaged in the storm. He took a day off work to testify before a state senate panel about the storm, asking for an investigation into the berms.
He fears taxes will rise after the storm and wants to try to prevent it. The city council has already authorized a bond to rebuild.
"I know that this storm may have battered us, but it certainly didn't dampen our spirit," the mayor said. "When they say Jersey Strong, come to Little Ferry. You'll see Jersey Strong."
_ By Katie Zezima.
Finding a warm place to lay their heads at night has become a full-time occupation for the Alhadad family, who swam to their SUV in waist-deep water as the ocean roared down their block on New York's Staten Island during the storm.
They slept in the car at first, running the engine to keep warm. But soon the family of six resumed sleeping in their tiny two-room rental home, which was reduced to a soggy, mildewed mess after the water rose nearly to the ceiling on the first floor.