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A Gaston County man will serve the rest of his life in prison after a jury convicted him Monday of first-degree murder in the slaying of a 79-year-old woman almost a decade ago.
The Cleveland County jury took just three hours to return a guilty verdict against Donald Eugene Borders in the 2003 slaying of Margaret Tessneer of Shelby. The jury also found Borders, 53, of Cherryville, guilty of first-degree rape and breaking and entering in the case.
Superior Court Judge Richard Boner delayed sentencing until today, but under North Carolina law he will sentence Borders to a life sentence without parole. Prosecutors did not seek a death penalty in the case.
Family members of both Tessneer and Borders were in the court as the verdict was read. Some in the court wiped tears away.
Taft Border, an uncle of Donald Borders, embraced one of Tessneer's daughters after the verdict.
Reactions to the verdict
Tessneer's family members declined comment Monday.
"God is good," said Taft Borders after the verdict.
He attended every day of court during the trial in support of his nephew.
"I don't think the state proved any points in this trial," Taft Borders said, adding he had hoped the trial would have been moved from Cleveland County because of pre-trial publicity.
David Teddy, Borders' attorney, could not be reached for comment after the trial. Borders did not present evidence at the trial, but Teddy attempted to poke holes in the prosecution during cross-examination that the evidence had been contaminated during processing.
Assistant District Attorney Sally Kirby-Turner said afterward she appreciated the jury's difficult decision to send someone to prison for the rest of their life.
"They did the right thing and the courageous thing," Kirby-Turner said.
She said the Tessneer family showed amazing courage and strength.
"They carried me, and law enforcement, through a long and arduous trial," she said.
Kirby-Turner had tears in her eyes as she hugged members of the Tessneer family after the verdict.
Cold case resolved
For years, Tessneer's killing was labeled a cold case.
Tessneer's daughter, Libby Clark, found her mother dead on Sept. 20, 2003, at the mother's Railroad Avenue home. Investigators determined the older woman had also been raped.
A DNA profile was developed from the sperm collected from her body following an autopsy.
That sperm, a DNA analyst testified, matched DNA collected from Borders.
Forensic experts testified Tessneer died of suffocation.
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Department of Linguistics
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Past Research
The Phonology of Jakarta Indonesian
Given the importance of Jakarta Indonesian, it is surprising that its phonology has never been systematically described and analyzed. This new project aims to correct this situation.
Of all varieties of Malay-Indonesian, Jakarta Indonesian probably has the largest number of native speakers. It is based on Betawi, the language of the indigenous inhabitants of Jakarta, but has been influenced by formal Indonesian. In addition to serving as an interethnic koine in and around Jakarta, it is also the first language of most people born in the city since the middle of the 20th century. Jakarta Indonesian is now rapidly becoming the language of choice for educated urban speakers throughout Indonesia, and is also widely used on radio and television as well as in films. A written style of Jakarta Indonesian is used in youth magazines, Internet chats, and even a daily newspaper.
It should be emphasized, however, that in addition to its intrinsic importance, Jakarta Indonesian also exhibits a number of unique phonological patterns not attested in other varieties of Malay-Indonesian. Often, these patterns are due to the influence of neighboring languages, such as Javanese and Sundanese. We aim to describe the inventory of segments, allophonic and morpho-phonemic alternations, and prosodic system, as well as the major phonological processes of Jakarta Indonesian. Particular attention will be paid to patterns of variation.
Project Members
- Uri Tadmor
For a full list of all current research assistants, see the webpage at the Jakarta Fieldstation.
Links to web pages with more information about the project
Webpage at Jakarta Fieldstation

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Graphis card frequency and tearing while video streaming
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I recently purchased a Gateway LT4010. I'm experiencing a phenomenon known as "tearing" while streaming videos.
The graphics card is the Intel GMA 3600, 4 core 400 Mhz
The Acer version of this netbook comes with an Intel GMA 3650, 4 core 640 Mhz.
The systems are the same price. I am wondering if I exchange the Gateway for the Acer, would the higher frequency resolve the tearing?


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Despite a Pair of Two-Run Blasts by Price, Top-Seed Mount Olive Rallies in 10th for 5-4 Victory to End Baseball's Season
April 27, 2012
WILSON, N.C. - Junior Mike Mercurio tagged a single up the middle of the infield that sent home classmate Mike Dunlavey for the walk-off run as No. 1 seed Mount Olive College eliminated No. 3 seed Pfeiffer University 5-4 in 10 innings on day two of the 2012 Conference Carolinas Baseball Tournament hosted by Barton College and the Wilson Tobs Friday afternoon.
The Trojans (40-7) remains undefeated in the tournament and will wait to play the other undefeated team (the winner of Fridays No. 4 King/No.5 North Greenville game) on Saturday at 11 a.m. The Falcons exit the tournament with a .500 record of 25-25.
Mount Olive held leads of 1-0 and 3-2 but a pair of two-run blasts by sophomore Kevin Price in the fifth and seven rallied the Falcons in front both times to scores of 2-1 and 4-3. Price doubled up his home run total on the season with his two matching bombs down the right field line.
An RBI-groundout by junior Matt Patrone gave MOC its first lead in the bottom of the second.
MOC junior starter Zach Smith took a no-hitter into the fifth inning for the Trojans until Price spoiled the bid with his first homer with two outs in the frame.
Mount Olive regained the lead in the sixth on run-producing singles by sophomore Braden Reitano and Dunlavey before Price launched his second baseball beyond the right field fence in the seventh.
The Trojans were able to tie the game at 4-4 and force extra innings with a bases-loaded sacrifice fly by junior Jermaine Berry in the home half of the seventh.
Mount Olive left 11 runners on base in regulation while Pfeiffer stranded nine.
Dunlavey started the decisive 10th by drawing a one-out walk. Dunlavey then advanced to third on a single by sophomore Will Bynum before trotting home on the ensuing game-winning base hit by Mercurio.
Mount Olive outhit Pfeiffer 12-8.
Senior reliever Chris Hinton improved to 5-0 on the season after tossing 3 2/3 innings of scoreless relief for Smith. Hinton scattered three hits in three different innings while striking out two and not allowing a base on balls.
Senior Eric Shuford (1-7) took the loss in 3 1/3 innings of relief of Pfeiffer starter Bryan Tuttle. Price led the designated visitors going 2-for-3 with two home runs, a hit-by-pitch and a sacrifice bunt.
Junior catcher Geno Escalante extended his Mount Olive school-record hit streak to 39 games with a single in the bottom of the ninth.


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Just take a quick look at these distressing photos, and it's obvious: Many puppy mill dogs clearly do not receive adequate veterinary care. The dogs in these photos are suffering from symptoms of grave neglect—emaciation, severe matting, advanced dental disease, eye and ear infections, skin diseases and mammary growths—that indicate a lack of regular, preventive veterinary care. This is especially true of adult breeding dogs, who typically are bred at every opportunity regardless of their health.
Why does this happen? Part of the problem is that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the enforcement agency for dog breeding requirements outlined in the Animal Welfare Act, recommends that facilities have veterinarians visit a minimum of once a year. An annual veterinary exam may be sufficient for a well-cared-for pet, but for dogs living in crowded, filthy enclosures and enduring frequent pregnancies—which vets consider a state of "accelerated starvation" because it is so physically taxing—annual vet visits are simply not enough.
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The USDA is accepting comments on its veterinary care policy until Friday, October 11. Please tell the agency to revise its policy to recommend twice-a-year vet exams for animals, especially breeding animals. Submit your comments directly on this government webpage—we've provided talking points you may use (below), but your message will be more powerful if you tell the USDA how you feel in your own words.
The USDA's Policy #3 on veterinary care falls short of common professional standards. The recommendation that veterinary visits occur "at least annually" is not sufficient to protect animals.
-Breeding dogs frequently suffer from emaciation, severe matting, advanced dental disease, eye and ear infection, skin diseases, and mammary growths that indicate a lack of regular, preventive care.
-Organizations including the Association of Shelter Veterinarians, the American Kennel Club, the American College of Theriogenologists and the Society for Theriogenology recommend semiannual veterinary exams and veterinary exams prior to breeding.
-Please revise Policy #3 to recommend a hands-on veterinary exam at least twice annually for all animals, particularly those bred more than once a year.
On behalf of the puppy mill dogs, thank you for your help.
please help these beautiful dogs... SHUT THEM DOWN, they deserve a better life.
...while they are still open, however, please revise Policy #3 to recommend a hands-on veterinary exam at least twice annually for all animals, particularly those bred more than once a year
They should shut down the Puppy Mills all together! Why are they still letting them have these facilities to keep dogs in those conditions!
Sometimes it's so easy to know what the right thing to do is but hard to actually do it. Please be strong and stand up for what's right.
USDA--Your policy is a JOKE! If these poor babies were vetted ONCE A MONTH, it would not be enough! ANY sane human being KNOWS that puppy mills are BARBARIC & CRUEL in EVERY way! As a Missourian, I am ASHAMED & EMBARRASSED to be from the "puppy mill capital"! So, enlighten us Americans. We want to know. In what ways, do puppy mills "line your pockets"??! Because otherwise, they would be ILLEGAL! Sorry USDA, but we're not as stupid as you want us to be!!
I anticipate your reply...that will never happen! And WHO pays your salary??


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Galatasaray guard Alba Torrens will have her knee examined in Istanbul on Friday to determine the severity of the injury she suffered in a EuroLeague Women game at Lotos Gdynia on Thursday night in Poland.
A candidate for the 2011 FIBA Europe Women's Player of the Year award (vote here) after leading Perfumerias Avenida to last season's EuroLeague Women title, Torrens was going for a rebound early in the second half when she stepped on someone and got hurt.
The 22-year-old Spain international, who left the game and went to the hospital to receive x-rays, had her leg immobilized.
The player's agent, Marc Ventura, spoke to Torrens.
He said to FEB.es: "The way she's held it together mentally, I found her well. Alba Torrens is thinking about recovering and said the game she must now play is this one."
Torrens has averaged 14.7 points per game in the EuroLeague Women this season.
Gala were on top of Lotos Gdynia, 62-45, when Torrens left the contest with 6:53 to go in the third quarter.
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TOLEDO, Ohio – After three back-and-forth, hard-fought sets, a slow start in the fourth set cost the Miami University volleyball team in a 1-3 (21-25, 23-25, 25-23, 18-25) setback against Toledo Friday night. The RedHawks fall to 10-11 overall and 2-7 in the Mid-American Conference. The Rockets improve to 13-10 overall and 6-3 in the MAC.
Freshman outside hitter Maris Below led the way with a career-high 18 kills. She also added eight digs and assisted on three blocks. Freshman setter Krista Brakauskas had her third straight double-double, recording a career-high 50 assists to go along with 19 digs. Miami hit .245 for the match, but the Toledo hitters remained hot throughout the match, finishing with a .312 hitting percentage.
A pair of kills by Below, along with a kill from sophomore outside hitter Annie Reiswig and a service ace by Brakauskas helped the RedHawks to a 5-2 lead to begin set one. The Rockets fought back with a 6-1 run to take an 8-6 advantage. Miami kept the score close throughout the remainder of the set, but was never able to tie the score. Junior outside hitter/setter Meg Riley and Reiswig had three kills apiece during the final portion of the set, while Below recorded four more, but Toledo went on to win, 25-21.
Tied at five in set two, a kill from freshman middle hitter Paige Hill began a 4-0 run that put Miami in front, 9-5. The Rockets answered with four straight points of their own to tie the score. The teams traded the lead six more times until the score was tied at 18. A kill by Hill, followed by two straight from Reiswig gave the 'Hawks a 21-18 lead. Toledo scored two in a row to pull within one, but sophomore middle hitter Jenny Ingle answered with a kill off a nice set from Brakauskas to make it 22-20. The Rockets offense got hot at the right time, recording four straight points to create set point at 24-22. Riley fought off one with a kill, but UT scored the next point to earn a 25-23 victory.
Set three played out in a very similar, tight manner to set two. Tied at nine, a 4-1 run by the 'Hawks put them ahead, 13-10. The Rockets answered with a 6-1 run of their own to go in front, 16-14. Two kills from Below along with kills from Reiswig and Ingle helped tie the score at 20. Tied at 21, back-to-back kills from Riley gave Miami a two-point cushion. That was quickly erased when Toledo scored the next two points. Riley continued to find the floor for the RedHawks however, as she put down a kill followed by a service ace to give Miami a 25-23 win.
Toledo raced to a 12-2 advantage to take control of set four early. Below and junior middle hitter Chelsea Visk teamed up on a pair of blocks, but the Rockets eventually pushed the advantage to 11 at 20-9. Two kills from Below and service aces by senior libero Madison Hardy and junior defensive specialist Tori Clifford sparked a 7-1 run by Miami that pulled it to within five at 16-21, but the deficit proved to be too much as Toledo went on to a 25-18 victory.
Riley and Reiswig finished with 13 kills apiece, while Ingle contributed nine. Hardy recorded 16 digs for the 'Hawks.
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Cars guided by satellite. Trains that know where other trains are. A big boost in surface transportation safety.
It may sound like science fiction, but the research arm of the Transportation Department is at work on this future right now. With many modes of transportation already using automation as standard operating procedure, cars guiding themselves and avoiding crashes might not be too far off.
The key, Dr. Robert Bertini, the acting director of the Intelligent Transportation Systems program at DOT, says is not just knowing what is possible technologically, but how the technology works together, and how to make it widespread in the market.
"We envision a world with connected vehicles, that we think we can dramatically improve safety, mobility, and sustainability," Bertini said.
The program, called IntelliDrive, has the DOT working with states, auto manufacturers, and after-market devices manufacturers. DOT has three aims: improving safety across the transportation system, improving mobility, and also improving environmental sustainability.
The first step? A research project which launched in January to explore whether a regulatory or incentive-based program would be most efficient. In conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the program wants to decide by 2013 if, after a large visible pilot project, using incentives or passing new regulation is the best way to go forward with getting these high-intelligence products into cars and trucks as soon as possible.
DOT isn't just focusing on new car production though.
"We see the after-market as perhaps a way, depending on the results of our research, as opportunity for these safety-related devices to find their way into vehicles sooner than in new vehicles that would come off the assembly lines," Bertini said.
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UniVersum is extremely powerful OpenCart theme built by profesionals for professionals. The main goal behind creating the UniVersum theme was to create a new standards for OpenCart themes and prove that OpenCart could be used not only for small stores but also as a fully professional e-commerce site solution.
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Comment: This is the cutest jacket. I gave it to my niece for her 7th birthday. She thought the sleeves at the wrist were tight at first, but she's not used to that style. She wears it all the time now.It's a quality product, and the company services was excellent.
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Comment: I ordered this for my 9 year old daughter. In clothes she wears a size 7 so we bought her the size large jacket. It fits her perfectly with a little room to grow. Really supprised by the quality of this jacket. She loves it and wants to wear it all the time
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Comment: I recently bought this jacket for my daughter and we couldn't be happier. I am very impressed with the thickness of the leather, stitching, zippers, snaps you name it this jacket is well made. It can be difficult buying a jacket like this over the internet but in this case you will be happy. My daughter is 7 years old and stands about 4'6" tall. I would say she has a slim build. We based our purchase off of her arm length which was almost 18". We chose an XL and it is just a little big which is perfect. She will get good use out of this jacket.
Again, very happy with the quality and sizing.
Comment: Bought this for my lil biker girl for X-mas and she loves it so far.
Baton Rouge, LA
Comment: We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of this coat, considering the price.My 12 year old daughter is fussy ( of course) and she really loves it. The length of the coat and sleeves run short- so order up!
Boca Raton, Fl.
Comment: Follow the chart and add 1 size to it. I measured my daughter based on these, and the jacket was a bit tight. It will be good for a few months. It's to costly to send back to exchange. Quality of the jacket is very nice. No complaints other than the sizing
Comment: This is a very good quality jacket. I did have to send back the first one I ordered because it was too small (even following their size chart). I ordered an XL and ended up getting a 3XL for my 9 yo daughter. Just hoping she does not have a growth spurt before Autumn riding season. Then again, Jafrum is where I will return to for ordering her a new jacket.
Stafford, VA
Comment: Bought this for my daughter. Love the jacket. Looks great on her. I agree with other reviews, go bigger than you think. I went one size up. I suggest going two sizes. Other than that, very pleased. Really fast shipping to Canada.
Mark MacNevin
Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Comment: Great jackey for the price. My 6 year old loves this and now all she wants to do is ride the Harley !!
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Comment: THE PRODUCT IS EXCELLENT. Real leather. Great stitching. Great quality
Comment: The shipping fee pushed this jacket up from the top end of affordable to mildly expensive, but it is worth it. I have not seen a jacket this nice in any children's store. It's unique and she stands out in it. The quality is surprisingly superior.
Like others have mentioned, the jacket fits snug so we also up-sized. My daughter has a very petite frame, but a long torso and arm length that makes it sometimes difficult to size her correctly. We chose a L size, two sizes up from a "proper" fit for her. At first I thought I goofed. It turns out though it was a good decision. Once the leather softened up a bit, the jacket sits well on her and she also has room for layers under it.
I would recommend purchasing this product.
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Comment: this leather jacket is great quality for the price. the sizing is a little difficult to follow. I had to send the first one back, but the
second one fit great my daughter is 10 years old and average size for that age. the size that fit her was 3x. it has room for growth.
she will get a lot of wear out of it.
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Comment: This is a solid quality jacket. I got it for my little girl and thought it was the correct size. I even went up one size after reading the reviews, but it was still too small. My girl is 11 years old and re-ordered the largest at 3X. So, awesome jacket, but order big.
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Comment: I bought this jacket for my 8yo. Bought an M hoping it would be big so that she could get a few years. Fits her tightly now, so might not get the time I had hoped.
She looks cute in it and she loves it..
Comment: My daughter is a size Large by the chart. I took the reviews advice (go two up) and went with a 2XL, it was a perfect fit except the sleeves seemed shorter than advertised for this size; I didn't verify this with tape measure before I boxed it up for return. Yes, I sent it back for a 3XL the largest they sell and carry even though the sizing chart showed a 4XL and 5XL. If they carried a 4XL I would have ordered it instead of a 3XL. So the reason I sent back the 2XL is I wanted her to get a couple of years out of it, she would have grown out of a 2XL by the end of the year and defiantly would not fit it by next spring's riding season. Also with with the 2XL, she was able to wear a hooded sweater under it but it was tight. So a 3XL had the larger chest for accommodating a sweater underneath better and gave her the extra growing room I wanted. Additionally, the 3XL will give her some more sleeve length; with the 2XL when she reach out the sleeves would creep up and expose two inches of her arm. So why did I say I would have gotten a 4XL if available- because to me, the chest size wasn't an issue being too big, it would have given her even more room to grow or put more layers underneath, also because the sleeve and jacket length in a 3XL and 4XL are the same so why not get a bigger chest as long as the sleeves don't get too long or longer going up size again. In short my opinion is defiantly by at least one or two sizes up for a good fit and if you want to get a couple of years growth out of it bump up three to four sizes depending on wether or not the sleeve length changes for the sizes your working with but again this is my opinion. These jackets are made in Pakistan so I believe there is a lack of consistency in sizes to their labels. One XL might be different than another XL so this whole size thing its a crap shoot. I could have gotten a large like the chart said and not had a single issue but who knows and of course then everyone else that recommended going up would have been wrong too, so I think that's unlikely. As for returning one for refund, you don't get your original shipping fee back so beware if you want to disregard my advice and by what the chart says and then end up having to send it back for a bigger one- it will cost you.
Don't get me wrong the jacket looks good, is quality and leather, although it is a thin leather. I would defiantly recommend the Jacket but by bigger especially if you kid has a little belly on them. You'll want a bigger chest anyway so the waist isn't tight on their belly. I hope this helps clear up peoples concerns and maybe saves you some shipping losses from ordering a wrong size.
Comment: According to the size chart, my 7yr old daugher should wear a size small. Reading the reviews, I decided to size up to a medium to be safe. The jacket iappears to be good quality, but was very snug on her and the arms were a little too short. To give you an idea, she is 48" tall and 55 lbs.Thin to average build. I am currently sending it back to exchange for an XL. Hopefully she will get a couple summers of use before she outgrows it. Giving it 2.5 stars because it cost me another dollars to ship it back for a larger size.
West Fargo, ND
Comment: I ordered this jacket for my "Co-Pilot", my 12 year old grand daughter who has been going on rides with me. Going by the size chart I ordered a medium only to find out when it arrived that she actually needs a 3XL. I think the 4XL or 5XL would be better and give her more opportunity to wear the jacket out, but the 3XL was the largest they had to offer so sent back for exchnage. I think I could've received the replacement in about half the time while awaiting my refund.I can only suggest that the buyer measure very carefully before ordering is be as sure as possible that the correct size is ordered the first time Jafrum's return/exchange process is both cumbersome and apparently inefficient to take as much as 3-5 days to process a simple exchange transaction. The jacket is great, the exchange process (to put kindly) is lengthy.
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GARETH DUNCAN writes the success of the PE Sevens over the next four years will depend on the spectacle showcased this weekend.
I arrive at the Port Elizabeth airport on Tuesday afternoon and see sevens memorabilia posted on every banner, wall and sliding door possible. Driving in the streets, the light posts are decorated with sevens posters while most shops proudly advertise the event in-store or on their windows. Speaking to the locals, there is excitement around town and apart from the complaints of day one being scheduled on a work day (Friday), 'rugby's biggest party' is expected to be a 'major jol' this weekend. That is, after all, what makes sevens rugby so special – the atmosphere and festivities on and off the field.
The PE Sevens: 'Feel it. It is coming'.
Cheeky Watson, president of the home union the EP Kings, promised the public to turn the South African Sevens World Series leg into a successful tournament at the official hosting rights announcement in Cape Town last April. And these initial signs show that the necessary efforts are being made to live up to that expectation. Boasting the world-class Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, entertainment facilities, the beach and nightlife, you can only imagine a spectacular 48 hours in the Friendly City.
However, while there are indications that the PE Sevens is set to be a hit, there remain challenges that need to be acknowledged and achieved.
Despite the hype, the reality is that South Africa is a 15s nation that lacks a sevens culture. We have fans that only have the patience for 80 minutes of rugby, but PE needs to show that it is possible to be entertained throughout a two-day tournament. They have an opportunity to do so this weekend, and if they do an effective job – South Africa will embrace this event, like it should.
On that note, service delivery is vital. Especially during the festive season, customer service always seems to be poor nationwide – but the tournament management in charge need to ensure that this is their priority. Reputations are at stake and first impressions last – not only for locals, but also for the influx of foreign sevens lovers. A nice idea that has been implemented is the non-alcoholic family stand that accommodates fans of all ages.
Don't expect all 48 500 seats to be filled this year. Only 11 000 and 23 000 tickets were pre-sold for Friday and Saturday respectively by Wednesday night. But with the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium hosting the following three South African legs, to draw in a full house crowd one day is possible.
The EP Kings, Nelson Mandela Bay municipality and tournament officials need to understand that it will require an outstanding job not only to deliver on Watson's promise, but to live up to the potential PE offers. For a region that currently has no Currie Cup Premier Division or Super Rugby team, there is hunger for top-class rugby. We've seen this with record crowds attending the British & Irish Lions tour fixture in 2009, the Currie Cup promotion-relegation in 2010 and this year's All Blacks Tri-Nations Test. The 2012 Rugby Championship will see the England travel to PE and that game is already considered a sell-out.
This weekend's event should be embraced the same way. A new culture can be born if the job is done correctly.
The PE Sevens: 'Feel it. It is here.'


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John W. Maxwell
Contact Information
(812) 855-9219
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Business School
- Chairperson and Professor of Business Economics & Public Policy
- W. George Pinnell Professorship
- Bloomington
- BScS (Mathematics), Acadia University, 1986
- MA (Economics), Queen's University, 1987
- PhD (Economics), Queen's University, 1993
Professional Experience
- Assistant, Associate and Full Professor, Department of Business Economics and Public Policy, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, 1993-present
- Research Professor, Richard Ivey School of Business, the University of Western Ontario, 2009 - present
- Board Member, Alliance for Research in Corporate Sustainability (ARCS), 2009 - present
- Academic Director, Lawrence National Center for Policy and Management, Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, 2008-2009
- Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, 2008-2009
- Chairperson, Department of Business Economics and Public Policy, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, 2006-2008, 2010 - present
- Chairperson of the International Scholars Advisory Committee to the Department of Environmental Resource and Development Economics, School of Economics, Peking University (Beijing University), 2003-present
Awards, Honors & Certifications
- FRSA. Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of the Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.
- Research Fellow CCISSR (The China Center for Insurance and Social Security Research) Peking University (Beijing University)
- Senior Fellow, ZEI, University of Bonn, Germany.
Professional Interests
Corporate Environmentalism and Public Policy, Non-market Strategy, Risk Management, Environmental Economics
In addition to his principle appointment at Kelley, Professor Maxwell is a Research Professor at the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario. He is a Fellow of The Royal Society for the Encouragement of the Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (FRSA) and also a Research Fellow at CCISSR, Peking University and ZEI, University of Bonn. He is a founding board member of the Alliance for Research in Corporate Sustainability and is also Chairman of the Foreign Scholars Advisory Committee to the Department of Environment, Resource and Development Economics at the Peking University.
Professor Maxwell's main area of research interest concerns the interface between industry, government, non-governmental organizations and our natural environment. He has published numerous scholarly and practitioner articles and edited volumes in this area including a collection of his work, entitled Corporate Environmentalism and Public Policy, which was published by Cambridge University Press in 2004. Professor Maxwell has been a visiting scholar at University College, London, Bonn University and Peking University. Professor Maxwell has taught courses on the Global Environment of Business, Corporate Non-market Strategy, Managerial Economics, and Regulation and Public Policy to undergraduate, MBA and PhD students.
Selected Publications
Lyon, Thomas P. and John W. Maxwell (2011), "Greenwash: Environmental Disclosure Under Threat of Audit," Journal of Economics and Management Strategy, Vol. 20, Issue 1, pp. 3-41. Read Abstract ››
Harbaugh, Rick, John W. Maxwell, and Beatrice Roussillon (2011), "Label Confusion: The Groucho Effect of Uncertain Standards," Management Science, Vol. 57, No. 9, September, pp. 1512-1527. Read Abstract ››
Reuveny, Rafael, John W. Maxwell, and Jefferson Davis (2011), "On Conflict over Natural Resources," Ecological Economics, Vol. 70, Issue 4, February, pp. 698-712.
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Hollinger Drops 25 Including Game-Tying Shot at Buzzer; Defense Shuts Down Catawba in 95-89 Season Opening OT Win
November 11, 2011
SALISBURY, N.C. Trailing by 12 with 10:48 to go in the second half, Reggie Hollinger tied the contest on a buzzer-beating layup forcing overtime, before Pfeiffer University ran away in the extra session for a 95-89 season opening victory over Catawba College on Friday night in the Highway 52 Shootout. The Falcons will move into the championship game for the second-straight year trying to defend their title and will face the winner of Livingstone/Morris at either 3:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m.
Down by a dozen midway through the second, a three-pointer by KC Anuna temporarily stopped the Catawba run before a steal by Hollinger and triple by Cade Isley sliced the lead in half to six with 5:47 to play. After a three ball by the Indians Willie Gilmore put Catawba back up nine, a 6-0 run by Pfeiffer with four of those points from Danny Smith, the Falcons were down just three with 3:29 left on the clock.
Smith converted a pair of free throws with 51 ticks left to make it an 81-79 Catawba lead while the Falcon defense stopped two jumpers to set up the game-tying piece. After a Pfeiffer timeout with two seconds left, an in-bound pass from the baseline went to a cutting Hollinger in the lane for the layup forcing overtime.
In the extra five minutes, both teams traded early free throws and jumpers for an 88-88 game with 1:43 left. Josh Humphrey would knock down a pair of free throws just 17 seconds later to give the Falcons the lead for good. Hollinger would add a final layup with Smith to ice the six-point win.
Hollinger was one of five Falcons in double figures dropping 25 in the season opener with Smith following at 19. Keon Moore paced Catawba with 30 in the loss. The Pfeiffer defense forced 30 Indian turnovers resulting in 29 Falcon points. Pfeiffer held a 42-38 advantage on the boards. Catawba shot just 61% from the charity stripe in the loss.


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As humans, we deal with stress and anxiety on a daily basis. When such conditions are not dealt with properly, they can have a debilitating impact on one's health and quality of life. The same is true for cats. Feline stress and anxiety can be triggered by a variety of factors, including environmental, emotional, and physical factors. These states can negatively affect a cat's health and can also lead to behavioral problems that disrupt the lives of both cats and pet owners. When left unchecked, manifestations of cat stress and anxiety will typically only become worse with time, seriously detracting from the peace of mind of both the cat and its owner. Therefore, it's a good idea to be familiar with some of the common signs and indicators of cat stress, so that you can identify such a problem in its early stages. Prompt recognition and treatment make recovery and adaptation easier and will help to quickly restore your pet's comfort and well-being.
While different cats deal with stress and anxiety in different ways, there are a number of warning signs and behaviors that can be indicative of such states. Behavioral and mood changes of a variety of forms are common indicators that a cat is reacting to some type of stress. One very common manifestation of feline stress is litterbox avoidance or inappropriate elimination. If your cat is trained to use a litterbox but begins to urinate or defecate around the house or in other inappropriate places, this could be a sign of stress and anxiety. Territorial marking, such as spraying, can also occur, even with cats that have been neutered. Some cats also exhibit aggressive behavior, often directed at other pets and humans in the household. Hyperactivity and restlessness are also common. On the other hand, some felines react to stress by withdrawing and becoming depressed. Cats that react in this second manner may sit immobilized for long periods of time or may hide under and behind furniture or in other places.
Other behaviors that are often exhibited by stressed or anxious cats include trembling, pacing, and a loss of appetite. Excessive grooming, pulling out hair, or not grooming at all can also be signs of stress. Some cats may even begin to harm themselves through self-mutilation. Chewing on inedible objects and increased vocalization are also common behaviors displayed by cats suffering from stress and anxiety. In the case of separation anxiety, cats may become destructive, deliberately knocking objects off tables and counters and tearing up furniture and other objects. If such behaviors and their underlying causes are not dealt with, the situation will most likely only get worse. If your pet is exhibiting any of the above symptoms or behaviors, he or she could be stressed or anxious. However, many of these symptoms can also be signs of other medical conditions or illnesses. Either way, it's important to have your cat examined by a veterinarian as soon as you observe any behavioral or mood changes so that whatever is troubling your pet can be identified and dealt with as soon as possible.
When it comes to diagnosing cat stress and anxiety, the first step is to rule out illness or other health problems that could be causing the unusual behaviors and mood changes that a feline patient has been exhibiting. This will be done through a physical examination, going over the animal's medical history, and by performing any tests that a veterinarian believes necessary in order to eliminate other possible causes. Once illness has been ruled out as the cause of your pet's problems, it's very likely that a cat's symptoms and behaviors will be attributed to stress and anxiety. In order to determine how to help your cat, your veterinarian will likely go over your cat's life and environment with you in order to identify the triggers and stressors that are affecting your pet. Once the specific cause or causes have been established, an appropriate course of treatment can be developed and implemented.
Just as with humans, both psychological and physical stress can elicit physiological responses in cats. These responses can be very beneficial with respect to survival, as they prepare an animal for a fight or flight response when faced with potential hazards or dangers. These physiological changes also help an animal to cope with stressors and new situations. While certain amounts of stress and anxiety are normal and can easily be dealt with, if the response continues long after the occurrence of the initial stressor or if the response is excessive, an anxiety problem may develop. Anxiety can have a sudden onset or can develop gradually, growing progressively worse with time. It can also appear during brief episodes or can be ongoing. Either way, feline stress and anxiety can cause severe disruption in the lives of cats and pet owners.
Two such physiological responses that occur during times of stress are increased secretion of cortisol by the adrenal cortex and stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. As mentioned previously, these responses are generally beneficial, helping the body to deal with stressful situations. However, when stress is ongoing or anxiety levels are inappropriately high, these physiological responses can have a detrimental effect upon a cat's body. For example, it has been found to be very likely that high amounts of cortisol can hamper the effectiveness and activity of a mammal's immune system, reducing the body's ability to ward off infection and other illnesses. Furthermore, continued activation of the sympathetic nervous system can cause high blood pressure and can increase the possibility of certain diseases developing. This is due to the fact that stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system causes increased cardiac output and heart rate, as well as several other effects. As a result, when a cat is stressed or anxious, the physiological changes it experiences can cause behavioral alterations and can also have a detrimental effect upon the animal's health. This is why it's so important to deal with cat stress and anxiety as early on as possible.
Feline stress and anxiety can be caused by a myriad of different factors and events. However, causes of such states typically fall into one of three categories — environmental causes, emotional causes, and physical causes. Numerous events and situations from each category can trigger an anxiety response in cats. For example, environmental causes can include moving to a new residence or the introduction of a new human or animal family member into the household. A pet owner's new job or another change to the daily routine can also cause disruption which can potentially trigger feline anxiety. Unnecessary confinement and a lack of fresh air can also act as environmental stressors, especially for cats that are used to spending time outdoors. Having too many animals in one household can also be an environmental source of stress for a cat.
With respect to emotional factors, there are also numerous potential triggers. Boredom or loneliness can give rise to feline anxiety, as can separation from the cat's pet owner. Death of a family member can also trigger an anxiety response, whether the family member was human or animal. Fear, rivalry, and jealousy are other emotional factors that are known to add stress to a cat's life. Physical contributing factors to feline stress and anxiety include obesity and illness. Physical trauma and surgical procedures can also be very stressful for cats. Finally, infestations of fleas, worms, and other parasites can make a cat anxious as well. Thus, there are many different events and situations that can increase a cat's stress level and cause an anxiety response. Reducing the occurrence of such events, or making them as non-disruptive as possible, can help to decrease the amount of stress and anxiety your cat will experience under typically unsettling circumstances.
If your cat is suffering from stress and anxiety, the type of treatment required will depend upon the stressors involved as well as the characteristics of your individual pet. More severe cases will need to be dealt with by a veterinarian or qualified animal behaviorist, but milder cases can often be successfully dealt with at home by the pet owner. Desensitization is often effective, especially when environmental factors are the root of your cat's anxiety. Planning ahead is particularly helpful when you know that a change in the daily routine is going to occur. For example, if you are moving to a new residence, the stress on your cat can be reduced by setting up a safe room at the new residence before hand. Familiar objects should be placed in this room, such as favorite toys and blankets, so that your cat will feel more comfortable upon arrival. Similarly, if a new job is on the horizon, changing your routine incrementally before the job starts can help ease your pet's adjustment. However, if your pet is already suffering from anxiety, such as separation anxiety, you can also use the method of desensitization by leaving your cat alone for very short periods of time and then slowly increasing the length of time that your cat is on its own. Removing unnecessary stressors from your cat's life and providing comforting attention, such as grooming and cuddling, can also help to alleviate your pet's anxiety.
In addition to such behavioral treatments, homeopathic remedies can also be very beneficial for stressed and anxious cats. Homeopathic products geared toward treating feline anxiety are made up of natural ingredients with a variety of calming and soothing properties. For example, chamomile, passion flower, and lemon balm provide sedative effects which help to relax your cat and reduce its anxiety. Ginseng and coneflower are other natural substances that can help to relieve feline stress. These ingredients promote relaxation and also stimulate the immune system, providing your pet with greater defense against illnesses and disease. As a result, homeopathic products can be very beneficial with respect to reducing your cat's anxiety while restoring peace and happiness to the household as well as to the feline-human relationship.


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I have ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 9.3.014 and am using a Synology DiskStation DS210j NAS. This uses 2 pieces of software (Synology Assistant and Disk Replicator) for management and backups. As far as I can understand, these use ports 9997-9999.
All was well on WinXP. I upgraded to Win7 and the above two S/W packages could no longer contact the NAS. Disabling the firewall did not help. Completely uninstalling ZA allows the Synology S/W to work, so I know it is ZA interfering in some way.
The NAS is in the trusted zone, so I would expect the UDP broadcasts from the NAS on ports 9997-9999 to be allowed. However, I can only get the Synology Assistant to recognise the NAS if I explicitly put in an expert rule for TCP/UDP packets from the NAS IP to ports 9997-9999. (Interestingly, if I try and add this rule as a group, I get a BSOD with a buffer overrrun ).
So, ZA doesn't appear to be doing what it says on the tin in this case and I have to explicitly re-add a rule which should be covered by the trusted zone catch all (this appears to be different behaviuor between ZA on WinXP and Win7).
I now have Synology Assistant working (which allows basic management functions). However, I still can't get Disk Replicator working (it cannot find the NAS), which is the backup software. This is all the more frustrating as ZA isn't logging what it is blocking (I only get the logging of the successful broadcast to 255.255.255.255:9999 from the NAS in response to the Synology Assistant query because I added the expert rule). The only thing I see is in the Program log entry for Backup.exe (Disk Replicator) source IP 0.0.0.0:9998 - Incoming (listen) and allowed.
I've now added another rule for TCP/UDP packets source IP 0.0.0.0, ports 9997-9999. Now, the NAS can be seen, , however it can't see any of the shared folders (that it could see on WinXP). As a side note, I can see and write to shared folders from Windows Explorer.
For good (??) measure, I've set up the Synology apps to allow everything and be super trusted.
UPDATE - Drat and double drat. Just tried both Synology Assistant and Disk Replicator again and neither can find the NAS and there is no logging at all.
Can anyone help on setting up ZA to allow Synology Disk Replicator to work? Failing that, can anyone help to force the logging to show what is blocked? (NB - I have logging set to High/On). My impression is that ZA is somewhat flakey handling UDP authorisation under Win7
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For the independent project I was initially interested in trying to use field recordings with a sense of familiarity as a point of inspiration for creating a physical presence for the sound that felt aesthetically matched, but unfamiliar or strange in appearance. In trying to decide what tools to use to create these environments I began to become much more interested in the tools themselves, and their ability to be modified in ways that could perform the sense of transformation that had initially attracted me to the idea I'd begun with. I decided then to choose one object I had wanted to use, define some of its functions and qualities of being, and find ways to modify it, as well as add or subtract elements, in a way that would highlight these functions and qualities of being, while also creating the feeling of a new object capable of shaping the emotional environment of a space.
I attempted to do this by using an overhead projector and removing its secondary projection lens and mirror and replacing them with a larger wall mirror that would throw the light in a less controlled way, and that also captured the color spectrum created when the projectors bulb reflects off its internal mirror and through its first lens. I also amplified the sound of the projector's fan by running a contact mic into a tape recorder/player placed inside the projector and set to record onto a homemade cassette tape loop. This audio signal was then simultaneously recorded to the tape and played through a small sub woofer placed outside of the overhead projector. The quality of degradation present in the projector's light bulb and its relatively short lifespan dictated my decision to amplify the fan's sound through an infinite, but also constantly degrading tape loop, and also to draw the color spectrum in crayon on the overhead's internal mirror so that the projection would emphasize the color being projected, but also have a quality of degradation in that the crayon while being subjected to the intense heat of the bulb would eventually melt away.Sam-large.mov
For the independent project I was initially interested in trying to use field recordings with a sense of familiarity as a point of inspiration for creating a physical presence for the sound that felt aesthetically matched, but unfamiliar or strange in appearance. In trying to decide what tools to use to create these environments I began to become much more interested in the tools themselves, and their ability to be modified in ways that could perform the sense of transformation that had initially attracted me to the idea I'd begun with. I decided then to choose one object I had wanted to use, define some of its functions and qualities of being, and find ways to modify it, as well as add or subtract elements, in a way that would highlight these functions and qualities of being, while also creating the feeling of a new object capable of shaping the emotional environment of a space.
I struggled with the embodied sound project. Having difficulty finding rewarding, or even successful, experimentation with the media that was our entry point, I began to think more closely about my interpretation of the idea: "embodied sound." I began thinking about what it means for sound to be embodied, which led me to become interested in the idea of sound objects (physical things that contain/produce sound or have some sonic quality), the most intriguing of which to me was the box-fan.
The fan being an object whose function it is to move air to create wind and thus the sonic drone of air moving and interacting with its physical environment, wind as embodied sound became a powerful idea to me. Wind seemed to me, a force with the most basic elements of what I thought constituted embodied sound: it is a force that itself is invisible, but makes itself known by sense of touch and sound. It has a strongly physical presence in that we can feel it and see it interacting with its physical surroundings; it also produces various sounds based on its interactions with its physical surroundings.
What I attempted to do was use the box-fan as a wind generator and create a scenario in which someone could experience the sonic and physical presence of the wind either simultaneously, or exclusively: simultaneously by sitting on the chair placed in front of the fan, and exclusively by listening to the sound and standing away from it, or sitting in front of the fan wearing the ear muffs and only feeling the winds physical presence.Sam_2-large.mov
My level is published at littlebigplanet.com under community. You can find it by a search of "light and sound" by killakoda to see a description and number of people played and a rating of my creation. I used 128 different sounds in game and utilized lighting to create a other worldly atmosphere.
Here is the documentation of my final project. I continued working with my exploration of the swing, and chose to make a composition out of the very first recordings that I took. I made a 4 minute long video to go with the composition that I arranged, and really felt that my interest in memory was very apparent in this piece. I added very brief splices of images to the sound and felt that overall this combination worked well.
I am interested in the contact mike as another layer of truth as I played with the notion of the validity of our memories.
This is a short video of my embodied sound presentation on 11-30. I chose to explore the sounds embodied in swinging by bringing an actual swing in the installation room. Overall I was pleased with how this turned out, the lighting and the difference in sound that the contact mikes presented. I enjoyed the interactivity of this piece, and hearing what people had to say about it.
I have enjoyed this class because of learning for learning sake alone. Before I took this class my only exposure to sound as an art was a basic recording of sound I did toward the end of last century http://www.tc.umn.edu/~pete1351/welcome.html. Now I understand the embodiment of sound. I look at it as a somewhat new form of art catching on in the world. The enlightenment to the micro sound picked up by a contact microphones all the way to sounds only heard by certain animals. This last weekend mother nature did a job on me and a lot of people with a record snowfall. With some help from my fellow man and that stubborn inner resolve we all have I was able to complete each of my courses.
As for a sound artist I admire that's a tough one. I'm by nature not much of a fan of any one person. If push came to shove I would have to say Diane Willow my instructor http://movingimage.umn.edu/people/profile.php?UID=willow and my fellow sound art students that brought me into the world of art. Diane Willow's sound exhibit at The Katherine E. Nash gallery located in the Regis Center for the Arts was the first focused attention I have had on a sound art exhibit. My fellow students showed me some of the different ways sound art can entertain. Some of the sites I suggest that you visit http://www.sounddogs.com/ one of the originals making Foley sound in Los Angles another to visit http://www.shockwave-sound.com/
All in all I recommend this course if you want to learn Sound Art at University of Minnesota.
After many attempts and revisions from my last project, my independent project has evolved into a piece called Search for Audio Rescue. I have placed the speakers on a audio trained search dog, similar to saddlebags. As people interact with the dog, either throwing treats to certain areas to explore the room's acoustics or by walking him around the room, he will lead you to the room's sweet spots. The special audio that is emitted through the speakers helps to find small but significant areas where any sound can become much greater than expected. Not featured in this video is also version 1.1 where the only signals coming through these speakers are above the human hearing range. This was developed so only the dog can hear the acoustic possibilities around the room or other unexplored areas as well as to not bother humans in other areas not wishing to be disturbed.
Here is the video of my interactive speaker swing. After their movement is initialized from the interaction with a person, they continually move due to the magnets positioning. The higher frequency sounds that come from the speakers are basically thrown through the air as the speakers move around creating a great acoustic environment. The quiet sounds coming from these 2 speakers become a bigger, louder sounding environment then one would expect could come from them. As the sound is thrown it basically becomes similar to low end frequencies by completing their cycles at a longer distance, ranging anywhere under 50 feet depending on its speed and movement.
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I wanted to create a responsive environment exploring inheritance and randomness of sound. In my project, a random composition of bell sounds respond to an inherited metallic sound of coin and that opens up areas of personal sonic interests to dwell for unrestricted time.
~ the experience of this work
I had few tough challenges. 1st- not to let it sound like robotic compositions. Each collection had to be as natural as wind flow. I believe our ears sense touch of sound just the way our skin senses touch of wind and water. So I had to go back and rerecord bells several times until they became a touch of wind. 2nd challenge was to control the response in max5. It should not start or end abruptly, it should not be the same composition being repeated often. 3rd- creating a situation of endless easy conversations. 4th- choosing right object, in this case- coins. Personally I enjoy listening them bouncing off each other or on various surfaces. They can create a large range of sound delicacy. I luckily came across gold color coins with 'no cash value' written on it.
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I planned to let max 'hear' to coin's sound and respond within few milliseconds. Heard strike was strained through five filters. Alternate resulting channels were dumped so each and every composition (that was being heard back by same program) did not get a ripple effect, sounds more natural. Filtered strike then activated algorithmic activity to compile 1 to 6 bell sounds and then released the composition.
~ technology of choice
I basically needed a microphone, processor and speakers beside an area to contain coins. Just before in class presentation, both mics I had from toolcrib did not respond at all so I decided to use the built in mic from laptop.
~ where/how you imagine presenting this work
At any not so loud social setting. I like Diane's suggestion of incorporating round table and chairs to bring more comfort.
~ how you began
I began by taking a small recorder to antique shops and record some bell sounds. Having Christmas around helped me to find many kinds of bells.


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We Get Lost in Jake Gyllenhaal's Eyes – The Daily Swoon
It's hard to look at Jake Gyllenhaal and not get sucked in to those beautiful blue eyes — but it's sure fun to try.
Gyllenhaal is an actor that needs no introduction — you've seen him in films like 'Love and Other Drugs' where he got sexy with Anne Hathaway, and 'Source Code,' where he had to repeat the same moment in time over and over to save Michelle Monaghan's life (it's like 'Groundhog Day' but with explosions), or more recently in 'End of Watch,' where he plays a cop who gets in bad with some dangerous drug dealers when he confiscates their money and guns.
He's been around for some time now, but he seems like a new discovery every time I see him in a magazine or on the big screen. There I am just browsing Tumblr when some new photo of him in a magazine pops up and I'm like "daaaamn" because I totally forgot how attractive he is.
And those eyes. Those eyes! They're like little swimming pools you want to go relax in/on/around/what have you. Do his eyes come with their own lifeguard? Because you could straight-up drown in them. (Sorry I'm not sorry I said that.)


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Examples of Human Cancer Viruses
Only a few viruses that infect human cells actually cause cancer. Included in this category are viruses implicated in cervical cancer, liver cancer, and certain lymphomas, leukemias, and sarcomas. These infectious viruses that can increase the risk of getting cancer can often be spread from person to person. For example, the risk of cervical cancer is increased in women with multiple sexual partners and is especially high in women who marry men whose previous wives had this disease. Transmission of human papillomavirus (HPV) during sexual relations appears to be involved.


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This adventure in Spoonflower Land is colorful and exciting and I enjoy all its challenges. "I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way . . . things I had no words for." (Georgia O'Keeffe)
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Creating a visual celebration of the bicycle
I discovered, somewhat by chance, an unexpected power within the iPhone on a long bicycle ride early last year. A chance encounter with blooming dandelions stopped my ride, and I took a photo of them with my iPhone. Later, as I played with the photo in a quiet setting, using a number of image editing apps, I realized I had discovered a new genre, which I call, "Cycle Art." Simply put, Cycle Art is a mobile, digital celebration of the bicycle.