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Hello out there! My name is Chi and I moved to Phoenix a year and a half ago and got on Match hoping to meet some new friends, kindred spirits, and see where life goes from there. I have lived in Hong Kong, Orlando, Atlanta, Baltimore/D.C., and Dallas thus far. I am perpetually fascinated by human exploration and creativity through art, music, language, architecture, science, and engineering. I enjoy learning to cook different cuisines, hit the gym to improve my swimming strokes at Tempe Lifetime Fitness, and reading about physics, astronomy, economics, psychology, and sociology news (I'm a news junkie). I welcome the challenge of watching and analyzing non-linear storytelling, thought-provoking films. I am excited about exploring music from different genres (except country, sorry), and daydream about being rich and famous while attending sporting events, concerts, plays, and museums. Hahaha. I also volunteer for worthy causes such as food banks, animal shelters, and home-building whenever I find the time. Things I want to accomplish before I'm too old include learning to play the guitar, relearn how to read and write Chinese, learn Spanish once and for all, become a competent glass-blower, learn to sail a Hobie Cat solo, and finding that someone someone. So if you are curious, please send me a note. I want to get to know you someday.
Alumni connections , Coffee and conversation , Business networking , Cooking , Dining out , Hobbies and crafts , Movies/Videos , Museums and art , Music and concerts , Exploring new areas , Nightclubs/Dancing , Performing arts , Playing sports , Shopping/Antiques , Travel/Sightseeing , Volunteering , Watching sports , Wine tasting
Baseball, Basketball, Billiards / Pool, Dancing, Football, Running, Swimming, Tennis / Racquet sports, VolleyBall, Weights / Machines
I exercise 3-4 times per week.
I like Dogs
I am hoping to spend some time at an animal shelter volunteering in the next six months.
I would love to go to European and South American cities with a kindred spirit: Rio de Janiero, Buenos Aires, Santiago, anywhere in Italy or Greece, Barcelona, Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Istanbul, Paris, London, South of France. Also Australia.
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
The beach during warm afternoons or cool evenings, watching sunsets or sunrises, trying new and different ethnic restaurants, reading about the cosmos, physics, and human behavior, accomplishing new goals in swimming, Sunday brunch, museums, 90s RB
Dining, conversations, listening to electronic dance, downtempo, indie rock music, looking at the stars, learning to cook, swimming, playing tennis, basketball, beach volleyball, travel to eclectic places, movies, concerts, art shows, etc.
Working on Siddhartha and LSAT study guides.
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Height: | 5'10" (177cms) | 5'2" (157cms) to 5'11" (180cms) |
Body type: | Athletic and toned | Slender, About average, Athletic and toned |
Eyes: | Brown | Black, Blue, Brown, Grey, Green, Hazel |
Hair: | Black | Auburn / Red, Black, Light brown, Dark brown, Blonde, Dark blonde |
Lifestyle | ||
Smoke: | No Way | No Way, Occasionally, Cigar aficionado, Yes, but trying to quit |
Drink: | Social Drinker | Social Drinker |
Occupation: | Technical / Science / Computers / Engineering | No preference |
Semiconductor Chip Designer. |
Income: | $100,001 to $150,000 | $35,001 to $50,000, $50,001 to $75,000, $75,001 to $100,000, $100,001 to $150,000, $150,001+ |
Relationship: | Never Married | Never Married, Widow / Widower, Currently Separated, Divorced |
Have kids: | No | Yes, and they sometimes live at home, No, Yes, and they live away from home, Yes, and they live at home |
Wants kids: | Someday | Definitely, Someday, Not sure, Probably not, No, No, but it's OK if my partner has kids |
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Ethnicity: | Asian | Asian, Latino / Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Native American, Pacific Islander, White / Caucasian |
I was born in Hong Kong when it was part of the United Kingdom. I moved to the United States right after my 8th birthday. |
Faith: | Spiritual but not religious | Agnostic, Atheist, Buddhist / Taoist, Christian / Catholic, Christian / LDS, Christian / Protestant, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim / Islam, Spiritual but not religious, Christian / Other |
I grew up with Buddhism at home and Christianity in school. I don't see one as better than the other. So I try to take the best of both and make them my own. |
Languages: | Chinese, English | No preference |
Education: | Graduate degree | Some college, Associates degree, Bachelors degree, Graduate degree, PhD / Post Doctoral |
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I have been refinishing a computer desk for a friend. Mentioned after the varnish for a fine finish is using "wet paper or wet sanding". Can you please explain to me what this is and the process? Thank you for any help you can give me.
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Wet sanding is using a liquid to help remove some of the excess material and also keep the scratching down. It can be but does not have to be water. Water is used in similar processes such as sanding metal or sharpening cutlery on a wet stone. There are many types of oil that can be used when finishing wood surfaces. Linseed and tung oils for example. It depends on the final finish that you want on the project.....Mark Hammond
Quick tip. Use 2000 grit wet/dry sandpaper and a spray bottle filled with water and dish soap. mist the surface and lightly sand in a circular motion, you should fell that is moves real smooth over the surface with no drag, if you start to feel drag, stop and wet some more. Keep doing this until you cover the entire surface. Wipe it clean and let it dry. When you are done you should have a smooth satin finish, if you want more gloss, depending on what finish you used, you can buff it with car polish, or use pmice or rotton stone and a felt pad to obtain a higher gloss.

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Close to Chico and Yellow Stone National Park
Bedrooms: | 2 |
Bathrooms: | 1 |
Sleeps | 4 |
Per night | $95 |
Per week | $600 |
Type: | Cottage |
Located within walking distance of Downtown and all the best restaurants, art galleries, shopping, and nightlife Livingston has to offer. Surrounded by four majestic mountain ranges, Park County offers a beautiful natural setting for relaxation and recreation along the legendary Yellowstone River. The quaint and quiet town of Livingston is steeped in the history of Lewis & Clark, Calamity Jane and Yellowstone National Park.
This cottage has exceptional attention to detail inside and out, it is superbly decorated with light and bright contemporary colors and style. You'll find the master bedroom with queen size bed located on the 1st floor. A spiral staircase opens into the upstairs bedroom with two twin beds. The property features a gorgeous gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a fenced yard with two patios, attractive plantings and multiple seating areas.
We can also do a grocery run for you, just let us know.
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Susan Nelson , Phx, Arizona My family and I just got back from a week stay in Livingsotn. we stayed at Callender Street Cottage, and it was just perfect. Cottage is beautifully done has all the amenities you could need, close to everything. Pet friendly and there is a great dog park not far that our german shepherd just loved. The owners are very helpful, had a lovely vase of wild and sun flowers wating for us upon arrival and also a basket filled with goodies and info on all the things to do in Livingston , Yellowstone and surrounding areas. Very quiet ,great patio and gas bar-b-que grill. We had a great time. Would highly recommend it and plan to stay there again. Susan Nelson
We really enjoyed the Callendar Street Cottage!!
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Nanotech 2002 Vol. 1
Technical Proceedings of the 2002 International Conference on Modeling and Simulation of Microsystems
Chapter 11: Semiconductor Device Modeling | |
DD and HD Models for Noise due to Impact Ionization in Si and SiGe Devices Verified by MC Simulations | |
Authors: | B. Neinhus, C. Jungemann and B. Meinerzhagen |
Affilation: | Universitat Bremen, DE |
Pages: | 548 - 551 |
Keywords: | noise, device simulation, impact ionization |
Abstract: | An e cient model for the simulation of terminal current noise in the presence of avalanche carrier generation is presented. Our approach is investigated by DD, HD, and MC noise simulations of a 1D N+NN+ structure. A comparison of the terminal current noise evaluated by the 2D HD and DD Langevin equations with full band Monte Carlo simulations exhibits excellent agreement between the MC and HD results. |
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Killer skating, epic spots, and a beautifully made video. Grab some popcorn and a beer for this one.
The HUF team barnstormed across Asia - five countries in three weeks - incredible spots, weird food and lots of laughs. As seen in our Dec 2014 issue.
Asia encompasses a huge area and here's HUF riders skating parks in pretty much every corner of it. The crowds ruled on this one. Featuring Josh Matthews, Peter Ramondetta, Brad Cromer, Kevin Terpening, Dan Plunkett, and Sammy Winter.
The Skate Mental and 3D squads threw down this weekend at the Active skatepark and brought along a surprise guest that just can't be beat.
A good ramp session always involves skaters pushing each other, but this one gets wild. Grant, Raven, Raney, Plunkett and others do some sick transfers and wall-crawls. Thanks for the trip, guys.
Way back in the day we made a "How to Skateboard" video. It was only right that we asked Brad Staba to illustrate the proper way to shuv it. POP!
Dan Plunkett just made the cross country move from ATL to the Bay Area. Before he even had a chance to unpack we showed up with a copy of the new SOTY issue for him to dissect.
Did you know our Double Rock skatepark has an illegitimate child across the bay in the mean streets of Richmond?
The dream-spots keep coming, everyone rips, the rad 411-edit makes another appearance, and spoiler: Plunkett gets the epic ender.
Check out some different angles and some tricks that didn't get used in the article that's on stands now.
A carefully-selected crew with unique styles all skating insane spots: this was a great trip. Here's Gillette, Rieder, Plunkett, Cromer, and others including a sick ender from Josh Matthews.
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I'll learn from Sunderland slump - Bruce
Steve Bruce is confident he will be a better manager for the experience of guiding Sunderland through their current crisis.
The 49-year-old saw his side booed off at half-time at the Stadium of Light on Saturday as the home fans vented their frustration at a run of 11 Barclays Premier League games without a victory.
They now head for bottom side Portsmouth knowing an extension of that sequence could see the four-point advantage they enjoy over the bottom three evaporate and plunge them deep into trouble.
However, Bruce is doing what he has done for much of his managerial career to date, rolling up his sleeves and preparing to drag his side out of the mire.
He said: "When you come through it, it makes you better because you learn from it. Nobody likes it, nobody enjoys it, you would be lying if you said you enjoyed it. But certainly you learn from it and you take it on with you.
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The cross-sectional shape of tidal sandbanks: modeling and observations
Roos, Pieter C., Hulscher, Suzanne J.M.H., Knaapen, Michiel A.F. and Van Damme, Ruud M.J. (2004) The cross-sectional shape of tidal sandbanks: modeling and observations. Journal of Geophysical Research, 109, (F2), F02003. (doi:10.1029/2003JF000070).
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To improve our understanding of tidal sandbank dynamics, we have developed a nonlinear morphodynamic model. A crucial property of the model is that it fully resolves the dynamics on the fast ( tidal) timescale, allowing for asymmetric tidal flow with an M-0, M-2, and M-4 component. This approach, extending earlier research on the formation of tidal sandbanks, leads to equilibrium profiles. Their heights ( 60 - 90% of the water depth) and shapes are controlled by the mode of sediment transport and the hydrodynamic conditions. Bed load transport under symmetrical tidal conditions leads to high spiky banks. Several mechanisms tend to lower and smooth these profiles, such as the relaxation of suspended sediment, wind wave stirring, and tidal asymmetry. This last causes the profiles to be asymmetric, as well. The morphodynamic equilibrium expresses a tidally averaged balance between a destabilizing flux due to fluid drag and the downslope transport induced by both tidal flow and wind wave stirring. The modeled profiles are in fair agreement with observations from the North Sea.
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Keywords: | morphodynamics, tidal sandbanks, equilibrium profiles, southern North Sea, connected sand ridges, dynamics, banks, transport, bed, waves |
Subjects: | G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GC Oceanography |
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pick your friends wisely; Ive let a couple of friends go, because it was a one way street. its good that you are getting this off your chest, very frustrating and we have all been in this situation, live and learn and try to let the bitterness go,(very hard i know). and last but not least, "you cant pick your family", but the good news is that you CAN PICK YOUR FRIENDS.
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Aww that sucks ... I too, like most people on here, have learned that the hard way ... and I too, like most people, have simply "dropped" friends and relied on myself. Thankfully, I do have three friends that would help me at the drop of a hat, but it does suck when the other "friends" don't reciprocate.
Hope it works out for you.
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I hope you get the help you need tomorrow....
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1. Person: "I finally have dsl now...fuck dial-up!"
2. Guy: "Damn Angelina Jolie sure has a nice set of dsl."
2. Guy: "Damn Angelina Jolie sure has a nice set of dsl."
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DSL's are full, luscious lips that engulf your weiner with little to no trouble at all.
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With sparkling wit and intelligence, Sabrina Fair considers true love hindered by class, race and social conventions. When the daughter of the Larrabees' chauffeur returns after five years in Paris, she bewitches the Larrabee brothers with her youthful vitality and newly found sophistication. Largely ignored as a child, Sabrina now finds suitors at every turn, including the handsome playboy David, for whom she has always harbored affection. But is David the right Larrabee brother for her? Stephen Rayne (The Heavens Are Hung In Black) directs this delightful modern twist on the Cinderella story.
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Pronunciation: /ˈoistərmən/
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Definition of oysterman in English:
1A person who gathers, cultivates, or sells oysters.
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1.1A boat equipped for harvesting oysters.
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Fall and Cows
Another weekend photographing cows and this week with a better luck with the cows. Must say country rides in this years spectacular fall foliage season and calling it work is not work at all…but than neither is painting!
Stopped by 3 Pears Gallery in Dorset. In the one year Greg has been opened here the gallery has grown from two rooms to a whole house full of art. Each room is a surprise and filled with works from many artists put together in Greg's wonderful style. Looking forward to his holiday show after Thanksgiving.
Chicken Personalities
My first chicken, Suzie Wilson, had a personality very similar to this chicken…sweet. I could sit outside at chicken level and she would just hang out with me. As other chickens joined her in the "palace" I expected the same. More often though sitting at chicken level became too challenging. Usual chicken activity around my yard is the girls looking for treats and even the stitching on jeans or my glasses would be something to investigate with pecks. I had to give up eating lunch with them as everyone except Suzie would be jumping non stop to steal my food!
A Cow Weekend
It was a beautiful fall weekend even with unsettled weather. It always amazes me when I feel it can't be any more beautiful in the fall on a sunny day and then it rains and that day is the most beautiful ever. Rick and I traveled our back roads looking for cows and opportunities to photograph them for painting reference. A customer recently commented that it must be easy to get cow photos around Southern Vermont…it isn't. Saturday the cows we found were either too far out in the field, heads buried in pumpkin/squash gardens munching away, lying down or in most cases standing firm with their back sides to us. Our last stop Sunday was the best farm yet. A large heard of beautiful cows. A few obstacles even with this great opportunity. Our camera lens isn't strong enough and the fall cold wind made using even our cameras challenging. Might sound like I am complaining but I am not. The time spent visiting the cows was wonderful plus there was a very large pig who got himself out of the pen and was having a feast so we had a blast! Oh, I shouldn't forget the chickens and turkeys that were around and easily photographed. One rooster I have already started a painting of. All and all we did get a few good reference photos of cows for new paintings I am excited about.
Weston and Newfane Fall Festivals
All over Vermont this is the prime leaf viewing weekend with so many events planned and visitors coming to our state. I will be exhibiting in both Weston and Newfane. Weston Playhouse sets up artists creatively in all the odd spots around the vintage theater for their annual fundraiser, one we happily participate in every year. Rick will be there warm inside the building while I will be outside on the Newfane Commons for the hugely popular annual Harvest Festival. A fund raiser for the Newfane Church I was given the opportunity to have a booth just a few days ago when one became available and I couldn't resist filling in for such a fun and rewarding community effort event even if we are expecting the coolest fall weather so far this year. Both Weston and Newfane are so fall picture perfect, hope to see you there! (If you haven't seen Chevy Chase in the very funny movie "Funny Farm" it was filmed in Newfane and neighboring Townsend.)


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Waist Circumference Measurements in Schizophrenic Patients
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The prevalence of metabolic syndrome(MS) among pt's with schizophrenia has been reported to be high, ranging from 24 to 43% in males and 27 to 52% in females. Schizophrenic patients with MS have an increased incidence of DM, coronary heart disease and increased mortality from cardiovascular diseases. Central adiposity is highly correlated with the presence of hypertension, coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and increased mortality risk. Waist circumference(WC) is a better indicator of abdominal obesity and a better predictor of CVD than either BMI or waist-to-hip ratio. However, currently there is no standard location for the measurement of WC.
Objectives: 1. To compare the magnitude of WC measured at 3 sites ( immediately above the iliac crest, midpoint between the lowest rib and the iliac crest , umbilical level) in males and females.
2. To examine the correlation of WC with Triglyceride, cholesterol, HDL, LDL and glucose.
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Waist Circumference Measurements Schizophrenia Cardiovascular Risk Factor |
Study Type: | Observational |
Study Design: | Observational Model: Case-Only Time Perspective: Prospective |
Official Title: | Variability of Waist Circumference Measurements at 3 Sites and Its Relationship With Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients With Schizophrenia |
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 65 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
schizophrenia outpatients
Inclusion Criteria:
• Patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder (DSM-IV 295) age 18 till 65 years old.
- Body weight change less than 1 kg in previous one month before index date.
Exclusion Criteria:
• Patients with a previous hyperlipidemia diagnosis or antilipemic prescription during the preceding 30 days.
- Patients received any anti-hypertensives or oral hypoglycemic agents.
- Pregnant or breast-feeding women.
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Responsible Party: | Cheng-Chen Chang, Changhua Christian Hospital |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01243034 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: | 100717 |
Study First Received: | November 17, 2010 |
Last Updated: | November 17, 2010 |
Health Authority: | Taiwan: Department of Health |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Schizophrenia Mental Disorders Schizophrenia and Disorders with Psychotic Features |
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Gwyneth Paltrow Wants To Hire You!
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Music City glory doesn't come without a whole lot of gross and greasy. That's the lesson to be learned from this list of the worst pre-fame jobs in country music. From fast food fry cook to the guy who empties toilets on house boats, some of Nashville's finest have paid their dues, and then some, to get where they are today.
On this Worst Pre-Fame Jobs list, you'll learn what Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley and more did before they released their first singles. You can also find out what stars in the world of hard rock, television and movies, alt-rock, classic rock and pop music did before making it big by checking out lists on Loudwire, ScreenCrush, Diffuser, Ultimate Classic Rock and PopCrush. If you're worst job is as bad as some of these, we salute you.


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Dhoni calls on bowlers
Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni believes his side must be better with ball in hand if they are to down the Delhi Daredevils.
Read moreChennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni believes his side must be better with ball in hand if they are to down the Delhi Daredevils.
Read moreAdam Gilchrist's blistering 71 set up the Deccan Chargers' convincing 24-run win over Bangalore at Newlands.
Read moreKevin Pietersen only received a warning for showing dissent in Monday's IPL match in Port Elizabeth.
Read moreThe match between the Mumbai Indians and the Rajasthan Royals at Kingsmead was abandoned due to intermittent rain.
Read moreThe Kolkata Knight Riders beat the Kings XI Punjab by 11 runs on the D/L method at Kingsmead.
Read moreThe Kings XI Punjab and the Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking to get their IPL campaigns back on track at Kingsmead on Tuesday.
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Read moreA swashbuckling 65 by Matthew Hayden set up a convincing 92-run victory for Chennai in Port Elizabeth on Monday.
Read moreAnil Kumble believes the Bangalore Royal Challengers will be hot contenders for the IPL title despite their seventh-place finish in 2008.
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A recently filed federal lawsuit alleges that Forrest County law enforcement officers beat or threatened three men—Phillip Bivens, Bobby Ray Dixon and Larry Ruffin—to coerce their confessions in a 1979 murder and rape of Eva Gail Patterson. A Mississippi judge cleared the three in 2010 after DNA testing secured by the Innocence Project New Orleans proved their innocence and pointed to the real perpetrator.
Ruffin, who died in prison in 2002, received a posthumous exoneration. Shortly after Bivens and Dixon were released in 2010, Dixon died of lung cancer. While in prison, Bivens contracted hepatitis, which has led to medical problems, including liver cancer, reported the Clarion Ledger. The suit against the City of Hattiesburg, Forrest County, law enforcement officials and guards was filed by Bivens and the families of Ruffin and Dixon.
Bivens and Dixon pled guilty to the crime and testified against Ruffin in exchange for life sentences. They recanted shortly after, saying they had been beaten and forced to implicate Ruffin.
DNA testing pointed to the involvement of Andrew Harris, who was already serving a life sentence for a separate rape committed two years after the 1979 crime. Harris was indicted for the crime two months after Bivens and Dixon were exonerated. According to the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Hattiesburg, authorities received the name of the true perpetrator during the investigation but ignored it.
The lawsuit also alleges that authorities violently beat and threatened Ruffin using racially charged language to coerce a confession.
"(Authorities) engaged in … conscience-shocking misconduct that led to the conviction and wrongful imprisonment of an innocent man."
Authorities also ignored a lack of evidence and failed to see the contradictions between Ruffin's false confession and the evidence they actually did have.
"Mr. Ruffin's confession included the statement that Mr. Ruffin had used a blue Ford that he borrowed from a friend at Brooks Bar; the police never attempted to locate this car," the lawsuit says. "The confession stated that Mr. Ruffin had worn tennis shoes borrowed from his friend Jessie White during the crime; officers never questioned White about his shoes or attempted to inspect them."
Patterson's young son gave a general description of his mother's killer — a light-skinned black man with bushy hair.
In contrast, Ruffin was dark-skinned with short hair. He also didn't own a car or a pair of tennis shoes that matched the shoe print.
The son described only one man, but authorities wound up blaming three men for the murder.
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Portals to Europe
Kathy Noltze
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"Portals to Europe" by Kathy Noltze is a humorous account of Ms. Noltze's travels through Britain, Germany, Austria, and Poland . Ms. Noltze prefers to travel alone or with another companion rather than with a scheduled touring group. Her belief is that with a group too much time is spent waiting and much of the reality of a country is missed by only visiting the truly touristy destinations. In her example, many foreigners visit New York City , thinking they have discovered what America is all about, when in fact, most Americans would claim the life of a true urban dweller is nothing like their lives at all.
In her quest to go "off the beaten path" Ms. Noltze humorously depicts her language barrier problems. She presents many pictures of her travels with several examples of the rich European history. But more than teaching about European history, Ms. Noltze conveys the message to the reader that independent travel can be a very enriching, educational, exciting way to see the world. I don't know if I am brave enough to travel independently in a foreign country, but I can understand its value.
The book is a quick read with humorous anecdotes throughout. Anyone traveling to this part of Europe would benefit from Ms. Noltze's experiences. Happy, safe travels!


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Oiler Rookies 11-12 (Forwards)
June 28 2011 06:59PM
A year ago, there was already a buzz in the streets of Edmonton. Taylor, Jordan and Magnum PS brought with them the promise of youth and Oilers Nation was reborn. What can they do for an encore?
All three Oiler rookies had solid rookie seasons. Two of them suffered injury and the third took some time to get rolling, but overall it's obvious these kids have real ability and room to grow. Since 2000, the Oilers have given very few rookie forwards more than 600 minutes of icetime as rookies. Here's the list:
- Sam Gagner (07-08) 1238:31
- Magnus Paajarvi (10-11) 1231:05
- Jordan Eberle (10-11) 1220:08
- Taylor Hall (10-11) 1183:38
- Andrew Cogliano (07-08) 1112:17
- Kyle Brodziak (07-08) 1033:24
- Jarret Stoll (03-04) 945:18
- Linus Omark (10-11) 783:08
- Patrick Thoresen (06-07) 776:33
- Ales Hemsky (02-03) 712:12
- Jason Chimera (02-03) 710:06
- Marc Pouliot (06-07) 600:12
It's an interesting list, pretty much everyone of the good players are here save for the "called up in mid-season" group (Horcoff, Pisani, Comrie). That's a pretty nice list of hockey players there, and the organization still holds the rights to 7 of them.
11-12 Rookies
There are a few forwards who may end up playing for the Oilers in 2011-12. Here's the list based, order based on the odds of them staying for a large portion of the season (most to least).
- C Ryan Nugent Hopkins: I didn't think he would make the NHL team until speaking to Cam Moon in Red Deer. Moon talked at length (and with passion) about the weight issue and convinced me that RNH's story is about skill, vision and elusiveness. He's going to get a look, and could very well be sent to Red Deer early in camp. However, I've always maintained that a player should be elevated when ready to contribute and Nugent-Hopkins skill is going to be on display. I believe he'll outclass the competition and stay the season. Estimated games played: 75.
- L Teemu Hartikainen: The organization is clearing the decks for him, with JFJ already off the books and the number of 4line LW candidates being reduced daily. He could line up behind an impressive top 3L (Hall, Smyth, MP) or move up the depth chart if the Oilers decide to move Paajarvi to the off wing. Either way, his energy, size and skill are very likely to be in the NHL for a large portion of the season. Most likely destination: 4th line, with a veteran center between Hartikainen and Ryan Jones. Estimated games played: 55.
- C Anton Lander: The center position is fluid at this time, it's hard to know what is going to happen. My guess is the Oilers move a veteran C into the lineup and go with a top 4C of Gagner, RNH, Horcoff and that veteran for the 4line. Lander would be among the first options for recall from OKC and he could force his way onto the roster with a strong start in the AHL. Estimated games played: 25.
- C Chris Vande Velde: He's in tough now, this organization has options here, there and everywhere. Should the Oilers stay the course, he would be a strong option to start the season as 4line C; however, Lander holds the key to his future: when the Swede is ready, the organization will make room. Estimated games played: 12.
- F Lennert Petrell: Interesting winger brings a nice range of skills and some maturity. I don't think he makes the team, but he should get a cup of coffee when injuries hit. Estimated games played: 7.
- W Antti Tyrvainen: Agitator is going to stand out in OKC and should do enough to get a quick look from the major league team as the season winds down. Estimated games played: 5.
- C Tanner House: Cup of coffee for a strong OKC season. He's an interesting player. Estimated games played: 2.
I think the writing will be on the wall by the the trade deadline for Cogs and Gags. If they are contributing and making progress, they should finish the season, but I expect 1 (prob cogs) will be sent away by the trade deadline for an additional pick or for a player. If that's the case, I expect that lander will fill the role at the end of the season.
Depending on how they fill out the 4th line, I think Petral will start in that role, with the intention of giving Temu a chance to develop in the AHL a little more.
RNH is on the team this year if Renny thinks he is ready.
Injuries and young players aside, it is time to start winning more games. How many more loosing speaches do you think it will take in the locker room before it starts to go in one year and out the other? I'm not saying to scrap the rebuild, I am just saying it is time to raise the players expectations so they won't begin accept losing. I am sure Ebs, MPS and Hall were "just happy to be in the show" last year but Cogs and Gagne have tasted some limited success and now for a couple straight seasons have had nothing but dissapointment. Let's face it, winning feels way better than losing.
I am optimistic about the Oilers having an 80 point season this year. I also think Hall will take a huge step forward this year and if Ebs can stay healthy I believe he can improve on his point totals from last year. If MPS worked hard on building some strength then he could also take a step forward, he was far too easy to knock off the puck last year. Omark is a bit of a wild card, there is so much to like about his game, hard to knock off the puck and fantastic vision but after his performance in the AHL playoffs I am not sure what to expect. I was also impressed with Gagne last year until his unfortunate end to his season, I think if he can play with Smyth he can have a career year. Petry's second stint with the Oilers last year impressed me, his skating is terrific and his confidence with the puck was great, I believe with a full NHL season will only get better.
Future looks bright...... can't wait!
I think the writing will be on the wall by the the trade deadline for Cogs and Gags. If they are contributing and making progress, they should finish the season, but I expect 1 (prob cogs) will be sent away by the trade deadline for an additional pick or for a player. If that's the case, I expect that lander will fill the role at the end of the season.
Depending on how they fill out the 4th line, I think Petral will start in that role, with the intention of giving Temu a chance to develop in the AHL a little more.
RNH is on the team this year if Renny thinks he is ready.
If Hartikainen gives it his all in camp like he did at the end of the season, it's going to be pretty difficult to deny him a roster spot. He'd make a lot of 4th lines in the league with play like that.
Those games played estimates are pretty ballsy considering training camp is months away and we haven't seen much of many of the players you mentioned. The low games played estimates are reasonable on a deep veteran team. You are talking about the Oil afterall. I think there may be some surprises between the end of training camp and January.
The other consideration would be the mid-season injury situation come the end of the year. Do you think Pitlick or Hamilton could be in the mix to play this year. Maybe early in the new year?
The Oilers went into last season with the big three already set. I don't think they will start the season with more than 2 rookies at F.
Ballsy? Nah. I think we all know lots of things can happen--including RNH getting sent back--so it's my opinion.
I've been wrong a few times before. :-)
LT: Matty suggested that Bogosian may be on the trading block in the near future. He suggested that Tammy may be wise to proffer one of the young forwards for Bogo. Who might the Oil objectively trade to make that deal? Gagner?
That's a big mistake. Bogosian has accomplished so much less than Gagner at this point in their careers. Lots of people have hockey hard-ons for Bogosian, but there hasnt been a whole lot to be impressed with.
People are backing up RNH being able to play in the NHL being small by naming St.Louis and Kane. That might be a bit unrealistic, they are superstars.
The biggest indicator for me that he could stick this year is Tyler Ennis. If that little shrimp can survive so can RNH. (Ennis barely grew any since draft day - so there's no guarantee the player is going to physically mature in the jrs)
I understand that comparing a kid who hasnt played a game to superstars is generally setting yourself up for disappointment, but I think there is a collective forgetting of the fact that we're talking about the 1st overall pick here.
RNH will always be compared to superstars for his whole career, and rightfully so considering his pedigree. It is valid to compare him to Kane. That is a standard by which he needs to live up to. Same goes for Hall.
If,big if RNH makes this team out of camp I'll be surprised. It may come down to chemistry between Hall,Ebs and RNH. If this line shows any life during the preseason its going to be hard to justify a return to Red Deer. What are the odds that RNH does not find that chemistry? Slim and none and none just walked out the door.We all could be giving our heads a shake come December. With Smyth back? I still don't see Brule as part of this lineup. Will the Oilers overpay for Konopka on July 1st? I think one of him and Montadour on the D would certainly make this lineup more competitive>
Try to find the core to Edmonton and do your best to make them better, this team really could use another lottery pick in the 2012 heavily weighted D-man draft.
This may not be a good philosophy for Coaches who want to keep their jobs. But I don't see why we need to get better with players who serve as a plug and will be gone within 3yrs.
I'm thinking the Oilers will keep Hopkins here no matter what. He'll make more progress playing 60-80 games here than he would in Red Deer. Loan him to the world juniors if you think he could use the confidence boost.
LT: Matty suggested that Bogosian may be on the trading block in the near future. He suggested that Tammy may be wise to proffer one of the young forwards for Bogo. Who might the Oil objectively trade to make that deal? Gagner?
In the article I read Matty actually says that although Bogosian was rumoured available as a Thrasher, he believes the new GM of the Jets will wait and see how his team performs before looking to move a young player like Bogosian.
Just want to stop one rumour before it gets out of hand...
Loved Harti at the end of last season, his toughness will be relished in this lineup. I don't know about that prediction that RNH plays over 70 games. They better be feeding him fatty cheeseburgers 4 times a day for the next 3 months to get him ready!
I think that the Nuge will get a long look. I really like what Teemu brings to the table so I expect him to play his fair share of games. I am just hopeful that we can stay reasonably healthy this season as opposed to constantly have to shuffle young players in and out of the lineup.
Hey LT, just wanted to know what you think is good progression this upcoming season? Personally I hope we are not a lottery team and don't expect the playoffs. I think that a 10th in the West finish would almost be ideal, in fact I can think of an argument as to why it would be better long-term than getting the last playoff spot.
Hey LT, just wanted to know what you think is good progression this upcoming season? Personally I hope we are not a lottery team and don't expect the playoffs. I think that a 10th in the West finish would almost be ideal, in fact I can think of an argument as to why it would be better long-term than getting the last playoff spot.
Drew: I'd say 11-12 in the west would be a nice season for the Oilers. The club was well off the pace a year ago, but Dubnyk has some experience now and perhaps they'll add a defenseman or two this summer.
The addition of Smyth improves the special teams and if they could find someone to win a faceoff then that would help too.
If healthy, I think the Oilers outer marker is about 12th in the west. Having said that, Columbus and Minnesota should be better and I'm not certain which teams will be worse.
Western conference is a bear. 15th in the conference could come down to a Battle of Alberta.
I guess I want Calgary to come in 9th and Edmonton to come in 8th, but don't expect that to be the case. Maybe 1 more year finishing behind Calgary followed by a decade of running over them...


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Another miner dies as disaster probe creeps forward
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Another West Virginia coal miner died Friday in an underground accident, just three weeks after 29 workers were killed in a huge explosion at a Massey Energy Mine in Raleigh County.
The latest death came after a 28-year-old miner was crushed between a continuous mining machine and the mine wall late Thursday night at International Coal Group's Beckley Pocahontas Mine near Eccles.
Amy Louviere, spokeswoman for the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration, said the miner -- whose name has not yet been released -- died Friday morning while undergoing surgery in Charleston.
Late Friday, Gov. Joe Manchin again ordered the state's flags to half-staff on Sunday for the memorial service in Beckley to honor the miners killed and injured in the April 5 explosion at Massey's Upper Big Branch Mine near Montcoal.
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are both scheduled to attend and speak at the memorial, being held at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center.
Mine safety experts believe, based on preliminary information, that the explosion at Upper Big Branch involved an ignition of methane gas that was made far worse by a buildup of explosive coal dust underground. The mine had been repeatedly cited previously for inadequate ventilation and improper control of coal dust.
MSHA officials have repeatedly said in recent weeks that such explosions are preventable if mine operators take proper precautions, such as following approved mine ventilation plans and spreading crushed limestone, or "rockdust," to control the buildup of coal dust underground.
On Friday, Richmond, Va.-based Massey continued to defend itself against new lawsuits and national media reports that harshly criticized the company's safety practices.
"Clearly, something went wrong at Upper Big Branch," said a statement issued by Massey spokesman Troy Andes. "But we simply don't yet know what it was.
"If there was improper conduct regarding operations and safety, there will be accountability.
"Serious accidents that lead to loss of life in any industry are typically not the result of one easily identifiable cause," the statement said. "Instead, they usually result from a complex interplay of contributing forces. Separating those strands of forces can take time and intense, expert study. That is why it is so important that for this accident, as for others, there be no rush to judgment about its cause."
Investigators working to re-enter the Upper Big Branch Mine to begin the underground portion of their probe have been hampered by air readings showing gases that could indicate fires in the mine.
Federal and state officials have said publicly that it will be at least a month before they can clear the mine atmosphere to make it safe for investigative teams, and have said privately it could be much longer -- up to three months or more.
Experts say such delays are not especially unusual, given the size and scope of the explosion at Upper Big Branch and the sprawling nature of the mine's maze of underground tunnels and sealed, mined-out areas.
"The main focus is the safety of our investigating teams," said Jama Jarrett, spokeswoman for the state Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training. "We want to make sure the mine is safe before sending our teams underground and will work with MSHA and the company to determine the best plan and solution for reducing and eliminating the harmful gases currently being detected."
Investigators had scheduled interviews to start Tuesday with mine rescue teams and with state and federal officials who inspected Upper Big Branch prior to the explosion.
But the Obama administration has not yet responded to requests from two Upper Big Branch widows that the federal investigation of the disaster take place in a public hearing, instead of behind closed doors.
Lawyers for Marlene Griffith, whose husband, William Griffith, was killed in the explosion, repeated their public hearing request on Friday in another letter to MSHA chief Joe Main, after Main did not respond to their initial request submitted earlier in the week.
"Family members deserve and demand full transparency and a voice as they go through what is undoubtedly the most difficult time of their lives," the letter to Main said.
Friday's death of an ICG miner in Raleigh County marked the 33rd U.S. coal-mining death in 2010.
ICG's Beckley Pocahontas operation produced about 750,000 tons of coal last year with 200 workers, according to MSHA records. In 2008 and 2009, the mine recorded an accident rate worse than the national average.
U.S. House Labor Committee Chairman George Miller, D-Calif., said Friday that the mine was among 48 coal operations that avoided tougher enforcement action by MSHA by repeatedly challenging citations and orders issued by federal inspectors.
"Indiscriminate mine owner appeals are letting some of the most dangerous mines escape tougher penalties and heightened scrutiny," Miller said. "The Obama administration and Congress must correct this problem and correct it now."
Ira Gamm, spokesman for Scott Depot-based ICG, declined to comment on the Beckley Pocahontas mine's safety record.
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Ohio City Considers Beefing Up Fire Department
By Gabrielle Russon, The Blade, Toledo, Ohio On Nov 3, 2011Nov. 02--Northwood City Council is considering beefing up its fire services next year so emergency responders would be on staff 24/7. City officials say the change would lower the response time and eliminate gaps in coverage.
"It's going to be safer for our residents -- bottom line," said Mayor Mark Stoner during a meeting on Thursday. "This is going to be a big step forward for the whole department."
But other City Council members said they are concerned about the $139,222 annual expense, especially if the economy worsens and the city's revenues drop.
"I know this is important, but you're talking about a lot of money," Councilman Dean Edwards said. "To solve a problem, you don't always toss money at it."
The additional fire funding is expected to be brought up at the council's Nov. 10 meeting as the board deliberates on the 2012 budget.
The issue of fire staffing heightened following the death of a 67-year-old Northwood man March 5 after his wife allegedly called 911 three times in 22 minutes, waiting for emergency personnel to arrive. The widow, Ellen Jean Mix, filed a lawsuit in September in Wood County Commons Pleas Court against city officials and is seeking more than $25,000 in damages.
Under fire Chief Joel Whitmore's proposal, two first-responders in the ambulance would be on staff 24/7 at one of the city's two fire stations. Currently, those two positions, which pay $12 an hour, are filled Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The city would fill the full-time positions from the current staff of 38 volunteer firefighters.
Right now, the average emergency response time in the city ranges from 8.4 to 13.3 minutes, according to Chief Whitmore's report.
But if the city was staffed full time, response times should be 4 to 5 minutes, with a maximum of 8 minutes, the chief said during the public safety committee meeting.
Northwood City Administrator Dennis Recker said the proposal calls for one of the positions to be an emergency medical technician who could provide basic life support. The second position would either be filled by another EMT or, a third of the time, would be a paramedic who could administer drugs and give more advanced treatment than an EMT.
"It's as good as it gets with a paramedic," Mr. Recker said.
Chief Whitmore is expected to present his recommendation to the council on Nov. 10.
The council is expected to approve its spending plan for next year on Dec. 15. The proposed $4.45 million budget does not cut any programs, lay off employees, or raise fees and taxes for Northwood residents, said city finance director Toby Schroyer.
The budget sets spending at 4 percent more than the 2011 budget, largely because of Chief Whitmore's request for more fire department staffing, the finance director said.
Mr. Recker said the city had not begun negotiations for union employees. He would not say what the proposed salary increase will be for nonunion employees next year.
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Being a rather big city (267 sq km), there's so much to tell and so much to see, that I'll mostly post links to other sites with further information about Braşov, for example Wikipedia or the comprehensive Brașov Travel Guide. Situated in a picturesque area, with hills and mountains nearby, and with the Tâmpa Mountain (995 m) overlooking the town, Braşov (also known as Brassó in Hungarian, Kronstadt in German , Brassovia or Corona in Medieval Latin or Stalin City during 1950-1960) contains one of the biggest and best preserved medieval cities in the area.
The first attested mention of Braşov is Terra Saxonum de Barasu ("Saxon Land of Baras"), in a document from 1252. The old city has many sights and many of the houses date back hundreds of years ago. Some points of interest are:
- The Black Church (Biserica Neagră) - dates back to 1477, with a Gothic architecture, blackened by smoke from the 1689 great fire.
- The central square (Piaţa Sfatului)
- The First Romanian School.
- The Rope Street (Strada Sforii) - one of the most narrow street in Europe (111-135 cm wide and 80m long)
- St. Nicholas Church - 14th century
- The Citadel Fortress (Cetaţuia/Der Berg Schloss) - built in 1529 and upgraded several times, nowadays a restaurant can be found inside its walls.
- The Bastions of the guilds and the fortress gates - Graft Bastion, White Tower, Black Tower, Blacksmiths' Bastion, Catherine's Gate, Schei Gate, Weavers' Bastion
Here is the list of all the cultural interest points from Braşov county (unfortunately only in Romanian) . Location of the old city is on Google maps. Some more info on romaniatourism.com and some photos here and bellow:
Braşov (Kronstadt/Brassó)
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text: Causes of Depression (cont.)How Is Genetics Linked to the Risk of Depression?We know that depression seems to run in families. This suggests that there's a genetic link to depression. Children, siblings, and parents of people with severe depression are much more likely to suffer from depression than are members of the general population. Multiple genes interacting with one another in special ways probably contribute to the various types of depression that run in families. Yet despite all the evidence of a family link to depression, scientists still have not been able to identify a "depression" gene. Can Certain Drugs Cause Depression?In certain people, drugs may lead to depression. For example, medications such as barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and beta-blockers have been associated with depression, especially in older people. Likewise, medications such as corticosteroids, opioids (codeine, morphine), and anticholinergics taken to relieve stomach cramping have been found to cause mania, which is a highly elated state associated with bipolar disorder. What's the Link Between Depression and Chronic Illness?In some people, a chronic illness causes depression. A chronic illness is an illness that lasts for a very long time and usually cannot be cured completely. However, chronic illnesses can often be controlled through diet, exercise, lifestyle habits, and certain medications. Some examples of chronic illnesses that may cause depression are diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, kidney disease, HIV/AIDS, lupus, and multiple sclerosis (MS). Hypothyroidism may also lead to depressed feelings. Researchers believe that treating the depression may also help the co-existing illness improve. Is Depression Linked to Chronic Pain?When pain lingers for weeks to months, it's referred to as being "chronic." Not only does chronic pain hurt, it also disturbs your sleep, your ability to exercise and be active, your relationships, and your productivity at work. Can you see how chronic pain may also leave you feeling sad, isolated, and depressed? There is help for chronic pain and depression. A multifaceted program of medicine, psychotherapy, support groups, and more can help you manage your pain, ease your depression, and get your life back on track. Does Depression Often Occur With Grief?Grief is a common response to loss. Losses that may lead to grief include the death or separation of a loved one, loss of a job, death or loss of a beloved pet, or any number of other changes in life, such as divorce, becoming an "empty nester," or retirement. Anyone can experience grief and loss, but not everyone will experience depression. Each person is unique in how he or she copes with these feelings. WebMD Medical Reference SOURCES: Last Editorial Review: 2/1/2012 |


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What is the cause, nature, and range of climate and ocean variability at the inter-annual to millennial time scale given that there is no obvious external forcing?
What processes set the sensitivity of the climate system to external (orbital) forcing, and what processes are responsible for the long-term evolution of this sensitivity?
Why are there ice ages in Earth history?
In order to address these questions, integrated model, laboratory, and data studies are essential. The modeling of processes at all levels of complexity—from simple box models to more complex models of mass balance exchange in the ocean-climate system—can provide useful insights into the nature of these processes. Opportunities for model development, including climate, ocean, and biogeochemical models, and accessibility of various types of models for research must be maintained.
Collaboration between researchers across all subdisciplines that study Earth system history must be encouraged and developed. Advances in the field via data-model integration may arise from collaboration of subdisciplines that are not traditionally combined. A critical element of such collaboration will be to have an interdisciplinary peer-review process for interdisciplinary proposals.
The coastal-shelf system of the oceans is a critical environmental interface—a fundamental Earth discontinuity— where terrestrial, marine, and atmospheric processes converge and mutually influence one another across a spectrum of spatial and temporal scales. Society relies on the coastal system for its rich biological diversity, extensive mineral resources, and its fulfilling scenic and recreational opportunities. This system satisfies needs for waste disposal, transportation, and a climate moderated by the heat engine of the oceans. It is these attributes that have led to a massive increase in population along the world's shoreline, a pattern that has stressed available resources and exposed development to marine hazards.
Media reports of storm damage, sea-level rise, coastal erosion, and declining nearshore water quality sound a clarion call from the American constituency for the development of a scientific focus on the nation's shelf and shoreface system. As we dam rivers, armor coastlines, disperse pollutants, and mine the shoreface we are forever altering the flux and partitioning of sediments through a sensitively linked series of littoral and marine ecosystems. Human alteration of the coastal system, in fact, constitutes a series of large-scale experiments that are disturbing the natural variability of the environment. Unfortunately, we take these actions without a full understanding of the fundamental processes that provide for the natural health and viability of the afflicted system.
How do human actions impact natural variability?
What are the fundamental processes that unify the multiple temporal and spatial scales constituting the dynamic behavior of the shelf and shoreface?
Are there overarching physical/biochemical processes governing natural variability in the spectrum from microseconds to millennia?
These fundamental and fascinating questions can only be answered with multi-disciplinary and multi-scale investigations of sedimentary dynamics, and resulting environmental and stratigraphic imprints, across the land-sea interface of the continental and insular margin.
Investigations of sediments at the ocean margin range widely in both the time scales of the processes considered and in the spatial scales of the resulting morphologies or stratigraphic record. One investigator might obtain measurements of orbital velocities under waves in the nearshore, and relate those to the resulting transport rates of sediments or to the dimensions of ripple marks formed on the bed. Another investigator could be considering the processes of tides on the mid-shelf and the formation of huge sand waves. Longer time scales and larger spatial considerations apply to the investigator who relates the cycles of sea-level change to the resulting stratigraphy or architecture of deposits that span the entire ocean margin, crossing the shoreline and extending onto the coastal plain.
This breadth of consideration is illustrated by the accompanying diagram (Figure 4) that graphs the time scales of processes (dynamics) versus the scales of the sedimentary features (morphology). In the dynamics domain, the shortest time scale is represented by the rapidly-fluctuating turbulent eddies within currents that are important to the entrainment and transport of sediments. Beyond that are the variations due to wind-generated waves that generally range between 5 and 20 seconds, and the hourly changes in water levels due to fides and the associated currents they generate. Also important are the occurrences of storms, where "normal" storms generally occur a few times each year at a specific coastal site, while a "major" storm such as a hurricane may occur only once in a decade or longer. Such storms have profound effects on the sediments of the nearshore, and even on the seabed sediments across the entire shelf.
Even longer time-scale processes shown in the accompanying diagram are represented by sea-level variations. Tide gauges along our coasts provide a record of relative sea-level change during roughly the past 100 years, the change in global sea level "relative" to the land. Sea-level change can also include punctuated, millennial-scale sea-level events due to shifts in global ice volume (these may influence shelf sediment exchange and seafloor morphology during periods of rapid global change), and transgression/regression cycles that have occurred with glacial-interglacial changes in Earth's climate (Milankovitch cycles). Of critical interest is the knowledge gained from investigations


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Detroit Tigers Offseason Recap and Preview
Any time your team is most remembered for a failure than its successes. It's not good:
Why?: Although they did make some improvements, they did so in a way that managed to anger the other 29 teams for what may be years to come. Now, I'm not saying that it wasn't inevitable but whoever gave the first big multi year deal to a middle reliever was going to be hated. It just so happens that the Tigers made that move. From now on, acquiring and developing middle relief talent will be changed forever in that it is now a more valuable asset.
The losses, although insignificant in talent could come back to bite the Tigers if they keep the injury bug with them in 2011. Although they upgraded the spot of fourth and fifth starters with Brad Penny and Phil Coke, they sacrificed depth when they let go of Galarraga and Miner. Now if any starter goes down (and who ever heard of a rotation going through the season completely healthy) they will have to turn to Mr. AAA instead of a proven starter like Galarraga. This might cost them just enough spots to be edged out by one of the other strong teams in the Central.
Also, they did get rid of defensive depth in Laird but took care of that by getting Omir Santos. Everett on the other hand, should have been kept. I know the Tigers like to think optimistically but when was the last time he played 120+ games. I've got the answer, 2007. Again, I like Everett significantly better than a AAA shotstop or second baseman or even Ramon Santiago.
Predicted Record Range: 84-89 They made some significant additions and are getting players back but the Tigers' players do tend to ebb and flow (Justin Verlander and Miguel Cabrera). Will they finally all have good seasons at the same time? If so, this team has enough talent to win the division but the mean of the ebb and flow is the predicted range.
Next Up: Cleveland Indians
Tomorrow is a double header for Fordham. So the data from this game might back me up over part of the weekend. I will get the first entry by end of Saturday but make no promises about the second. I will try and get the player bios on the roster entry as soon as I can but baseball season can be hectic. We'll see.
Chicago White Sox Offseason Recap and Preview
Remember when the White Sox were in first place? They went on a big surge and kept it up for a while even after this:
All was well on the south side of Chicago they were making fun of their neighborhood Twins fans because their team couldn't get them out of first even with a lost Peavy. Then… it happened, they went on a I don't know how many game slide and lost first place in their division almost as quickly as they had gotten there. For the rest of the season, all they would do is have their defecit increase as the twins were the best team in baseball over the second half of the season. So they needed to make some moves, right?
Grade: B+
Notable Additions:
Adam Dunn, Jesse Crain, Lastins Milledge
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Michael Moore (@MMFlint) January 20, 2013
The gun violence in "Django Unchained" is so graphic that many moviegoers experience nausea. But not Michael Moore. The anti-gun documentary maker endorsed the movie a few weeks ago and is still singing its praises.
Anti-gun zealot Michael Moore endorses shoot-em-up film, 'Django Unchained'
Django Unchained makes moviegoers sick to their stomachs … literally
Moviegoer: 'Seeing Django reignited my desire to kill white people'


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Jesus was a wonderful guest to host in San Francisco this past week. He is very kind, generous and super respectful of our home. He was very excited about hist visit which is one of the reasons I love hosting, to see the city through a fist time visitor's eyes. I would highly recommend Jesus to anyone on Air bnb!


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From top to bottom clockwise: A spectacular Cattleya Warneri given to me by RICSEL, Leptotes bicolor and a nice Laelia Purpurata.
Archive for July 6th, 2003
Some nice blooms
July 6, 2003Some orchid pictures
July 6, 2003It's been a while since I posted pictures of orchids, but they are blooming daily. Above Slc. Jungle Gem. More in the orchids section.


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80 Pyrmont St
Pyrmont (in The Star), Sydney
Who hasn't heard of Zumbo's famous macarons? This place draws you in right from the outset. It has a Hansel and Gretel-like appeal - its so strange and yet inviting.
The decor is amazing - like a weird food science lab from a Disney show. There are things to look at everywhere and yet its a fairly small area.
You should look from the outside first - the windows show so much. The move inside for some close-ups and to decide what to buy.
It's interesting to note that it's not just macarons here. They have croissants, pastries and chocolate treats too. There's a Zumbo sushi-train like area next door too - a Zumbo-train perhaps - that's worth trying.
Of course if you go there you will have to get some macarons. Its a must and they are great. There are so many varieties it's hard to choose. They cost $2.50 each and you can get one or many. A box of six is a good option as you get some variety and they are well presented. Makes a great gift too! You can either choose your own six or they can do it for you. We chose watermelon and orange, passionfruit, milo, cola, finger bun and salted gianduja caramel. It was such a hard choice though!
The chocolate coated macarons are also great - although I prefer the uncoated ones. They are well presented and again make a great gift.
On display in the window are some amazing options. They look like toys but are actually both edible and available to buy. Take for example Grandma's Soap made with blueberry compote, fresh blueberries, lavender chantilly & almond cème. At $9 it has a real wow factor.
Adriano Zumbo Patisserie is an amazing place just to see - but the treats there make it even more appealing. The choices are so hard!
Tastes Like Doris |
Looking inside |
Break Glass - yes please! |
The window displays |
View from outside |
The kitchen |
Zumbo-Train area |