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Whether global warming is a reality or just a natural cyclical pattern the planet experiences, a pair of non-profit environmental groups said the result is the same, and it's not good news for the $12.2 billion winter tourism industry.
A new economic analysis details how that industry spread out across 38 states – including Northeastern Pennsylvania – has experienced an estimated $1 billion loss and up to 27,000 fewer jobs during the past decade due to diminished snowfall patterns and the resulting changes in the outdoor habits of Americans.
The study by University of New Hampshire researchers Matthew Magnusson and Elizabeth Burakowski was prepared for the nonprofit groups the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Protect Our Winters (POW) and comes on the heels of a global warm-up over the past five years.
The winter of 2011-12 was the fourth-warmest winter on record since 1896.
The two groups that authorized the report believe the data serve as another wake-up call that failure to address the challenge of climate change will mean even tougher times are ahead for winter tourism.
In the many U.S. states that rely on winter tourism, climate change is expected to contribute to warmer winters, reduced snowfall and shorter snow seasons, Burakowski said. This spells significant economic uncertainty for a winter-sports industry deeply dependent upon predictable, heavy snowfall.
And, the report paints an even less rosy picture for the rest of the century.
Surmised from all this data is a portrait of the American winter landscape with more than three-quarters (38) of states benefitting economically from these winter sports and 211,900 jobs either directly or indirectly supported by the industry, the report says. Without intervention, winter temperatures are projected to warm an additional 4 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of the century, with subsequent decreases in snow-cover area, snowfall and shorter snow season. Snow depths could decline in the west by 25 to 100 percent. The length of the snow season in the Northeast will be cut in half.
For local ski resorts, whose officials have noted uneven seasons in recent years, the industry has limited options outside of playing the hand Mother Nature deals them.
It's a reason some ski resorts have begun adding to their offerings to draw visitors year-round, not just from November through March.
Camelback Mountain Resort near Tannersville started the ball rolling way back when with an outdoor water park. This year it added a 4,000-foot-long, tandem-run Zip-Flyer, which it calls the longest and fastest in North America.
The resort also announced it's developing a 453-room Camelback Mountain Resort Hotel, complete with a 120,000-square-foot year-round indoor water park.
Sno Mountain in Scranton opened Sno Cove outdoor water park on its property on Montage Mountain to attract summer business.
Blue Mountain, near Palmerton, is in the midst of developing not only an outdoor water park in 2014 but also a hotel in 2016.
We do think that being a four-season resort is a key to sustainability, said Heidi Lutz, a Blue Mountain spokeswoman.
By creating a year-round attraction, she said, the resort isn't just trying to offset the chance of a bad winter but to grow our business.
Gregg Confer, the general manager at Elk Mountain near Union Dale, said anyone in the business knows the seasons seem to be shorter the last 10 years.
He said the climate change, regardless of its cause, is certainly a concern.
It's not as cold as it used to be 20 to 30 years ago, Confer said. And the rising temperatures and falling snowfall totals are impacting the bottom line.
The winter sports industry's dependency on consistent snow is serious business, said Chris Steinkamp, executive director of Protect Our Winters. Without a stable climate, our industry, our jobs, the economies of mountain communities everywhere and the valued lifestyle of winter will be gone. Climate change is the greatest environmental issue of our time, and it's got the winter sports community directly in its sights. It's our obligation as athletes and businesspeople, parents and citizens, to act.
For those whose livelihood depends upon a predictable winter season, such unpredictability and lack of snow can translate into a precipitous fall in revenue, an early economic indicator of what climate change looks like, said Antonia Herzog, assistant director, Climate and Clean Air Program, Natural Resources Defense Council.
In order to protect winter – and the hundreds of thousands whose livelihoods depend upon a snow-filled season – we must act now to support policies that protect our climate, and in turn, our slopes, he said.


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Microsoft Helps Prepare Global Workforce With Skills to Promote Economic Development
Expansion of free DreamSpark program to high school students and skill-building initiatives such as Elevate America and BizSpark offer a path for more people to pursue lifelong academic and professional careers, and drive long-term entrepreneurial growth.
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Expressed through its investments in a variety of initiatives, including DreamSpark, the Microsoft BizSpark program, Elevate America and Imagine Cup, Microsoft believes that giving people the right technology skills and the tools to translate their talent into business success is critical to stimulating the future growth of local and global economies. These programs are supported through the Microsoft Unlimited Potential program, the company's commitment to help create sustained social and economic opportunity for communities worldwide.
"Today, despite the economic crisis, it's as important as ever to focus on investing in innovation so we can continue to make real progress in solving big problems and creating social and economic opportunity," said
With a growing IT skills shortage in the global workforce, the need for qualified developers and technologists is greater than ever, but without experience in using the tools and technologies found in business today, it can be challenging for students to break into the professional ranks. The DreamSpark student program lets students download professional-level tools for free because Microsoft wants them to build the development skills that are essential in an ever-increasing digital world. DreamSpark for university students was announced a little more than a year ago, and since then, there have been nearly 2 million downloads from students around the world. With so many countries economically struggling to keep up with the demand for a high-quality education, Microsoft programs such as DreamSpark, Student HelpDesk and Imagine Cup can empower high school and university students around the world to achieve the skills necessary to succeed in the increasingly competitive global workforce.
"As a university student, access to the software tools available on DreamSpark has already provided substantial benefits to my studies and overall academic success," said
With more than 50 percent of today's jobs requiring technology skills, Microsoft recognizes that this means good jobs today and nearly all jobs tomorrow will require critical thinking skills, a solid background in math and science, and the ability to use information technology tools and applications.
It is a priority to invest in programs designed to give people of all ages the skills needed to land a job in today's technology-driven workplace. Last month in
Investments such as these in lifelong education can foster local innovation, which in turn creates long-term employment opportunities, sowing the seeds for more rapid growth once the economic climate improves. Ultimately, it is entrepreneurs who develop valuable new products and services that will solve old problems, meet new needs and lead to businesses that create high-paying jobs.
This is why Microsoft launched the BizSpark program, a global effort designed to accelerate startup company success by providing fast, affordable access to current, full-featured Microsoft tools and technologies, along with support through a global community of technology and entrepreneurial experts who can help navigate through the hurdles of growing a new business.
One example of how BizSpark assists global entrepreneurial growth can be witnessed through a memorandum of understanding signed today between Microsoft and Brazil's Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos (FINEP), a government agency that provides financial services to businesses, universities, technology institutions, research centers, and other public and private institutions. The PRIME program, which will support startup companies from conceptualization to business development, will provide grants and zero-interest credit to more than 5,000 companies over the next four years. Additional support to these innovative startups will be delivered through ongoing technology and business training classes offered at Microsoft Innovation Centers across
"Emerging companies that are selected for the PRIME program will have access to the latest technologies from Microsoft that will enable them to jump-start their development and growth," said
Microsoft is partnering with governments and other organizations in these efforts to address workforce readiness at every level, recognizing that the power of technology can help countries achieve global competitiveness by transforming education, fostering local innovation and enabling job and economic growth for everyone. The unlimited ability and creativity of individuals to innovate and generate impact in their own communities, paired with the magic of software and 21st-century skills, can create significant local and global progress toward catalyzing global social and economic recovery.
More information on these programs can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/unlimitedpotential, http://www.dreamspark.com and http://www.microsoftstartupzone.com/bizspark. Those interested can follow Unlimited Potential on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/MicrosoftUP.
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Microsoft, through its Unlimited Potential vision, is committed to making technology more affordable, relevant and accessible for the 5 billion people around the world who do not yet enjoy its benefits. The company aims to do so by helping to transform education and foster a culture of innovation, and through these means enable better jobs and opportunities. By working with governments, intergovernmental organizations, nongovernmental organizations and industry partners, Microsoft hopes to reach its first major milestone — to reach the next 1 billion people who are not yet realizing the benefits of technology — by 2015.
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Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
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A Moment of Simple Justice - Felony Everything
Understanding the Different Mandates Between Legal and Compliance February 3 2015
Investment Management Update - January 2015
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Cullen & Dykman Sees Colleges Calling for Title IX Help v
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Brentwood Aldermen Vote Against Group Home
Boys Hope Girls Hope Director Brian Hipp said last night that the vote represented an "embarrassing day" for Brentwood.
PHOTOS: Police Search For First Bank Robber
Police are searching for a suspect who robbed the First Bank in Brentwood, Mo., on Saturday.
Food Trucks Face Regulation in Brentwood
The Brentwood Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss whether to ban or implement restrictions for food trucks at a meeting Wednesday night at the Brentwood City Hall.
Brentwood Receives 'Poor' Grade in Audit
In 2011, Brentwood's city administrator was charged with embezzling funds from the city to pay off gambling debt.
Brentwood Residents Weary Of Home For Disadvantaged Teens
Residents were concerned about troubled youth moving into the area, but Executive Director Brian Hipp says these are good kids.
Neighbors Torn Over Proposed Group Home in Brentwood
Property values, crime, and traffic are just a few of the complains residents in Brentwood have about a proposed home for children-in-need.
Which St. Louis Zip Code Should You Go to Find a Date?
On this Valentine's Day, are you looking for love in all the wrong places?
New Drury Hotel in Brentwood Prepares for Groundbreaking
The nearly four acre site is at the southeast corner of Brentwood Boulevard and Eager.
Brentwood Police Warn Residents of Thieves
Sgt. Jim McIntyre says the suspects claim they have to check your water and, while you are in one room running the water at their request, they are in another room, alone.
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Direct Oceanfront 2 bedroom 2 bath condo with direct beachfront views from open concept kitchen, living room and guest bedroom. Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets, granite counters and wood flooring. Master bedroom with King size bed and full bath, flat screen TV and partial ocean views. Guest bedroom includes Queen size bed and full bath with custom tile shower. Full ocean view from guest bedroom.
Living room includes flat screen TV and free wireless internet. Patio over looks pool and ocean. In unit; washer/ dryer combination and air mattress provided. Includes free valet parking and use of small gym on site over looking pool. Walk to Bal Harbour shops, Shul, Downtown Surfside with plenty of restaurants and stores. Ten minute Drive to South Beach. 15 minutes to Miami Airport.
A separate bike and walking path is accessible directly in front of the building. The path extends from Bal Harbour To South Beach.
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This condo is perfect! We took a week vacation with another couple for an adults only vacation. All 4 of us are already talking about going back! The condo is in great shape. The beds were very comfortable, which is sometimes hard to come by. We took advantage of the walking/running path right outside the property every morning. We made breakfast everyday at the condo and the utensils, etc. provided were just what we needed. We walked the beach in both directions and felt our area of beach was the best for sand quality. There were plenty of excellent restaurants within walking distance as well as a liquor store and a Publix. Parking was never a problem either! Some commented on hearing the garage gates, but we never heard it. It was just perfect!
This apartment was everything and more.We absolutely loved the place,16 days was not enough,when can we move in?Ha!Ha!
Wokeup every morning to see the wonderful sunrise from the bed or balcony.The great Surfside beach is only a couple of steps away,with routes for walking and running.
The apartment is well equipped and has everything you need to enjoy a wonderful stay.WI-Fi worked great and had no problem self parking the car,which you can also get the valet to do.The building is very secure and in a great area with plenty of restaurants within walking distance and a publix supermarket.The pool was heated and the gym was good to keep the pounds off.
It was a great base to come and go from while sightseeing around Miami.Easy access to main roads and South beach.
Owner was easy to work with and we had no problems collecting keys etc.
We highly recommend this place and would and will return in the future.
The pictures don't lie, this really is right on a nice beach. Onsite secure parking. Wi-Fi. Lovely clean well equipped private apartment. We stayed for 9 days and had a great time. Breakfast on the balcony, watching the sea. Easy access to the airport as well as South Beach Art Deco area. If you stay, then take the trouble to drive north up the coast road, lots of nice eating places and parks. Highly recommended.
The pictures don't lie, this really is right on a nice beach. Onsite secure parking. Wi-Fi. Lovely clean well equipped private apartment. We stayed for 9 days and had a great time. Breakfast on the balcony, watching the sea! Easy access to the airport as well as South Beach Art Deco area. If you stay, then take the trouble to drive north up the coast road, lots of nice eating places and parks. Highly recommended.
We stayed here with our two boys (12+17) for 10 nights and it was fantastic! The apartment is very well equipped and offers all that you´ll need on a family vacation.
The beautiful beach is literally a 2 minute walk away with its soft sand and clear blue water... and even better, no crowds-not even at the weekend!
There was some noise from the garage door but honestly, it was nothing major and it certainly didn´t prevent us from sleeping.
We would highly recommend staying here! Thank you Chris for all your support :)
Apartment was exactly as described on the website and Chris has been a pleasure to be in contact with from enquiry to staying at his apartment. Beds were incredibly comfortable as well as the sofas and kitchen was well equipped with all the mod cons you would need. Apartment was very clean on arrival, very spacious and was a lovely touch putting an umbrella and beach chairs in the utility room for our use. There was a fair bit of noise coming from the garage door opening and closing beneath the apartment which was a bit of a shame while we were there, especially late and night and first thing in the morning. Perhaps something the managing agent of the apartment could rectify in the future. Extremely peaceful apartment block along with the area. Surfside is a very safe and quiet suburb and local restaurants and shops only a couple of blocks away. Couldn't believe how close to the beach the apartment was and beach was also very quiet and clean. Overall it was a wonderful apartment to have a good beach holiday in as well as a good base to explore Miami and would come back again in a heartbeat!
Surfside (Miami Beach) is situated between Bal Harbour and North Beach. This area is incredibly family friendly with plenty of local shops and restaurants within a short walking distance. The Shops at Bal Harbour are within a ten minute walk.
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Sweetwater varsity idle.
Roscoe varsity at Cross Plains, 7:30 p.m.
Blackwell varsity hosts Veribest (Blackwell homecoming), 7:30 p.m.
Sweetwater JV (5 p.m.) and varsity (6:15 p.m.) teams host Greenwood.
Cross Country
Roscoe runners will compete at Race for the Cure in Lubbock.
Highland junior high at Lueders-Avoca, 5 p.m.
Highland varsity at Lue-ders-Avoca, 7:30 p.m.
Ziggy Collins makes a play at the net for Sweetwater while teammate Kensi Chowning gets in position to help during TuesdayŌĆÖs volleyball match against Wylie.
The Lady Mustangs (0-2) will try again for their first district win today when they entertain Greenwood.
RoscoeŌĆÖs football team currently sits atop the District 7-1A, Division II standings after a 47-6 win over Baird in its opener last week at Roscoe.
But for the Plowboys to improve their record to 2-0, they must find a way to beat a Cross Plains team tonight on its home turf.
And while Roscoe is 2-2 this season ŌĆö matching its total wins for the past two seasons ŌĆö the team is 0-2 on the road so far.
Here are recent results for the Sweetwater Middle School eighth grade White volleyball team:
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DURHAM - The University of New Hampshire announced on Monday night that it will curtail operations effective Tuesday morning. UNH will resume normal operations at 4 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Delayed_job is finally working for me (using the collectiveidea gem in RoR3) for a couple of tasks. The first is for an admin to upload a zip file of images to a gallery and extract each image to build a photo object belonging to that gallery. The second is deleting galleries. These galleries can be pretty big (550 pictures in ~3 minutes), and I'd like to be able to show that a gallery is still being processed or is queued for deletion even if it doesn't show up completely.
Right now, I'm just using the default technique (@gallery.delay.extract_photos and @gallery.delay.destroy).
When the admin clicks the extract link, they are directed to the gallery page (which is empty) with a flash message telling them that it's processing the gallery. Refreshing the page periodically shows the list of images that have been extracted up to that point. However, it's not exactly clear when the job finishes, since refreshing once clears the flash message. Basically, I'd like to be able to either show a progress bar that updates every second or so with quantity progress next to it
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Deleting large galleries can also take a lot of time, so I'd like to keep that as a delayed job, too. However, the gallery still exists when you go to the landing page after deleting it, so it shows up until after refreshing after it's completely gone. I'd like to either have a way of marking it as queued for deletion or show a progress bar and have it disappear when it's finished deleting.
I've looked around for RoR3 AJAX help, but everything I seem to find has been for 2.3.8 and is deprecated. Furthermore, I need to know how to track whether a job is still being performed, and I haven't noticed anything like that on collectiveidea's documentation. I figured since jobs are stored in a table, maybe I could track it using DelayedJob.thisjob.exists? or something along those lines, but trying DelayedJob.all in the rails console just gave me errors (even while the job was running).
So my question, in summary: how can I track a delayed job and display it's progress in any of these ways in the view? [edit] I know I can do active polling on the gallery pages, but I don't want to have that happening all the time - just while the job is being performed (or is scheduled). Is there a way to test for the existence of a job that's being performed or that is scheduled to be performed? Because I haven't found a way track it in the views.


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Derby County boss Billy Davies admits his summer market plans are less than 75 per cent complete.
Davies feels the Rams are weeks behind their rivals due to winning promotion via the play-offs, and also revealed he is not surprised star player Giles Barnes is attracting attention from other clubs.
"We've got to do a lot of signing to take ourselves up to the level of competition in the Premier League, we need to work as hard as we can and get it right in the future," Davies said.
Asked if he had 75% of the desired squad in place, Davies added on BBC Radio Five Live: "Less than that.
"We have an excellent bunch at the moment but we know the level of competition we face and we must add to the quality and the numbers between now and the end of the transfer window and we will work very hard to do that.
"I don't think we'll be ready until the end of August and we're not anywhere near the squad we want to have, but that's what happens when you are weeks behind everyone else.
"Consolidation in the Premier League is the number one goal and the number I will give to my players is 42 points; that's the figure I will try to ram down the players' throats.
"We know if we can get through the first season the spending power becomes greater but at the moment we have a level we have to work with and that makes life very difficult."


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TORONTO — Former Maple Leafs enforcer Jay Rosehill scored the winning goal, and Ilya Bryzgalov made 25 saves for the surging Philadelphia Flyers, who beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory.
Simon Gagne, Jakub Voracek, Brayden Schenn and Luke Schenn also scored for Philadelphia (17-17-3), which is trying to make a late run for a playoff spot. Sean Couturier added two assists.
Nikolai Kulemin, John-Michael Liles and James van Riemsdyk had goals for Toronto (20-13-4), which lost left wing Joffrey Lupul in the first period to an upper-body injury after he took a hard hit.
James Reimer made 26 saves for the Maple Leafs, but took his fifth regulation loss of the season one day after Toronto management decided against bringing in a veteran goalie at the NHL trade deadline.
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RALEIGH, N.C. — Ben Bishop earned a shutout in his debut with Tampa Bay and the Lightning routed the reeling Carolina Hurricanes.
Bishop, acquired a day earlier from Ottawa in exchange for promising rookie Cory Conacher, stopped a career-high 45 shots.
Teddy Purcell, Tom Pyatt and Keith Aulie scored during the Lightning's three-goal second period.
Martin St. Louis had a goal and two assists, NHL points leader Steven Stamkos had two assists, and Benoit Pouliot added a goal and an assist to help Tampa Bay earn points for the fourth straight game.
The Lightning moved into a tie with Carolina for third in the mediocre Southeast Division.
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BOSTON — Jaromir Jagr scored off his skate in his Bruins debut and Tuukka Rask stopped 40 shots to lead Boston to a victory over the New Jersey Devils.
Acquired from Dallas at the trade deadline on Wednesday, Jagr joined the Bruins for the pregame skate Thursday morning and quickly endeared himself to the Boston fans. Brad Marchand's centering pass went off Jagr's left skate and past Martin Brodeur to give the Bruins a 1-0 lead with 80 seconds gone in the second period.
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WASHINGTON — Mike Green scored his fifth goal in four games, Braden Holtby made 35 saves and then was perfect in the shootout, and the Washington Capitals' long, slow comeback toward a playoff spot took another big step with a shootout win over the New York Islanders.
Holtby denied Frans Nielsen, Brad Boyes and John Tavares in the shootout for the Capitals, who moved — at least temporarily — into a tie on points with the Winnipeg Jets atop the Southeast Division, pending the outcome of the Jets' game against Montreal.
Green scored on a wrister from the right circle with 13 seconds remaining in the first period, and Alex Ovechkin was the only player from either team to find the net in the shootout.
The Islanders, who tied the game on Kyle Okposo's one-timer with 4:59 to play in regulation, leapfrogged the Rangers and New Jersey Devils to claim seventh place in the Eastern Conference.
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MONTREAL — Michael Ryder scored two goals and set up another, and the Montreal Canadiens downed Winnipeg to hand the Jets their fifth straight loss.
Brian Gionta and Alex Galchenyuk also scored for Montreal (24-8-5), which has won four of five but was coming off a 5-3 loss in Philadelphia on Wednesday night. Winnipeg outshot Montreal 35-24, but Canadiens backup goalie Peter Budaj improved to 6-1-1.
Alexander Burmistrov got his first goal in 18 games for the Jets (18-19-2), who fell out of first place in the Southwest Division to 10th place in the Eastern Conference. Washington and Winnipeg both have 38 points, but the Capitals own the top spot in the division on a tiebreaker.
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Born in Great Bend, Kansas, Umbehr grew up around the world as his father's job required the family to live abroad. He lived in Nigeria, Angola, Africa, Singapore and London. Beginning in the 7th grade, Umbehr spent his summers in Alma, Kansas working on his uncle's farm. Upon graduation from high school, he returned to Kansas to start his professional career.[2]
In 1979, Umbehr began working for the Wabaunsee County Weed Department and later became Director. In 1981, he was the the successful bidder on a trash collection contract which included six of the seven towns in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. Later that same year he opened a self-service car wash. He owned and operated the trash collection business and car wash for nearly 18 years. In later years, Umbehr started a tire disposal business and opened a restaurant, both of which were eventually sold. [2] Umbehr also opened his own private law practice in 2005.[3]
Umbehr attended one semester of college in 1977 at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota before dropping out. In 1999, at the age of 40, he returned to college at Kansas State University in January of 1999. He graduated cum laude three years later on December 8, 2001, earning a B.S. in political science.[2] Umbehr then attended law school at Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas. He graduated on May 14, 2005, and passed the bar the following summer. He was sworn in on September 30, 2005, and opened a private law practice in Topeka, Kansas. He later relocated his office to a building located on the corner of 4th and Main Street in his hometown of Alma, Kansas.
Keen married his high school sweetheart, Eileen Van Kirk, on June 10, 1978. They have four sons, four daughter-in-laws, and nine grandchildren.[4]
- B.S. in political science - Kansas State University (2001)
- J.D. Washburn University School of Law (2005)
- See also: Kansas gubernatorial election, 2014
Umbehr ran as a Libertarian Party candidate for election as Governor of Kansas. The general election took place November 4, 2014.
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Umbehr's campaign website highlights the following themes:[5]
- Governmental Accountability
- Excerpt: "Re-establish the Executive Branch Office of the Ombudsman. This office will investigate citizen and state employees' claims of agency malfeasance, corruption, criminal conduct and/or wasteful government expenditures. The identities of the individuals reporting said claims shall be held in confidence in order to protect the claimant from governmental/agency retaliation.
- Governmental Transparency
- Excerpt: "Governmental Transparency is a key element in achieving governmental accountability, and can only be attained through statutory revisions of the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA) and the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA)."
- State Income Tax Code
- Excerpt: "Repeal the current tax code that exempts the 191,000 sole proprietors and LLCs and others from paying any Kansas state income tax."
Umbehr ran in the 2012 election for Kansas House of Representatives District 51 as a republican. Umbehr and Dee McKee were defeated by Ron Highland in the Republican primary on August 7, 2012. Richard Pikul defeated Scott Briggs in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[6]
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- Keen A. Umbehr for Governor 2014 Official campaign website
- The Topeka Capital-Journal, "Alma lawyer seeks Libertarian nomination for governor," August 29, 2013
- Facebook, "Keen for Kansas," accessed October 14, 2013
- Keen A. Umbehr, Attorney at Law
- ↑ Keen For Kansas: "Home," accessed October 6, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Information submitted on Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form on October 4, 2013"
- ↑ Keen For Kansas: "Meet Keen," accessed October 6, 2013
- ↑ Keen A. Umbehr, Attorney at Law: "About," accessed October 15, 2013
- ↑ Keen For Kansas: "Issues & Solutions," accessed October 6, 2013
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Official Primary Candidate List," accessed June 28, 2012


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Oct. 24 (Bloomberg) -- ATU Auto-Teile-Unger, the German car-repair chain owned by KKR & Co., said it agreed terms on a debt restructuring with its biggest lenders.
Centerbridge Partners LP, ATU's largest creditor, will invest an extra 25 million euros ($35 million) as part of the deal, the Weiden, Germany-based company said in a statement on its website.
Goldman Sachs Investment Partners, another creditor, supported the restructuring, according to the statement. ATU has about 600 million euros of bonds coming due next year, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
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Sometimes hard to watch, but nonetheless, clever little film by Pasolini, Italy¿s most controversial director. Notable for the remarkably shocking Salo (Pasolini¿s last film, he was murdered after its completion), Porcile is a step below the former in its use of depraved characters and unthinkable subject matters. However, Pasolini has his way with perversions (that is in his films) and Pigsty utilizes a sufficient amount of ribald qualities for which Pasolini¿s films are known. The film depicts two distinct episodes: 1, a renegade soldier stranded in the wastelands who is eventually executed for his turpitude of cannibalism. 2. A prestigious fascist whose son becomes involved in zoophilia. Finally these two events coalesce and climaxes in an utterly bizarre social statement. Porcile presents the filmmaker¿s own beliefs on Fascism, the bourgeoisie, and demoralization. These ideas (plus abstract metaphors) were succeedingly used in the aforementioned Salo;120 Days Of Sodom. Porcile (or Pigsty) stars the great (and omnipresent) Ugo Tognazzi, as well as Marco Ferreri, who would later direct a slew of black comedy-drama pictures in the same vein as the film in question. These two actors definitely energize the film, portraying two awkward Fascists who seemingly tickle the film¿s prevailingly dark subject matter. All in all, Porcile is an acquired taste (hence, a cult film) but don¿t let the absurdities baffle you: it¿s just the artist having fun.Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.


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A diaphragm device with which individual wavelengths or ranges of wavelengths in the path of a beam of spectrally dispersed light can be suppressed. Such a diaphragm device comprises at least one array of diaphragms, wherein the individual diaphragms of the array are arranged in a definite relation to each other and may be coupled in the path of the beam and each diaphragm of the array in the coupled state is arranged in a given relation to an individual wavelength or a range of wavelengths.
1. A diaphragm device with which individual wavelengths or ranges of wavelengths in the path of a beam of spectrally dispersed light can be suppressed, the diaphragm device comprising:
at least one array of at least two individual diaphragms,
wherein the individual diaphragms of the at least one array are arranged along a predetermined direction in a mutually defined relation with respect to each other, and wherein the array of at least two individual diaphragms is positioned in a fixed manner in the predetermined direction and the individual diaphragms of the array are coupled in the path of the beam, and
means for arranging each diaphragm of the at least one array, in the coupled state, in a given relation to an individual wavelength or a range of wavelengths,
wherein the individual diaphragms in the array are arranged in the path of the beam and the diaphragms comprise adjustable optical shutters.
2. The diaphragm device according to
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a diaphragm device, with which individual wavelengths or ranges of wavelengths in the path of a beam of spectrally dispersed light are suppressed, and is related to the problem of the wavelength selectivity, in particular when using different light sources, or such sources which emit light with a wide range of wavelengths.
2. Description of Related Art
Various diaphragm devices for selective detection or suppression of individual wavelengths in spectrally dispersed light are known in the prior art. The spectrum of the light coming from the sample is at first dispersed, for instance, by means of a prism or a grating, and then falls on the diaphragm device. Of this, individual wavelengths or wavelength ranges are not transmitted; the remaining light passes through the diaphragm and falls in general on a spectrum resolving detector. Alternatively, the spectrum of the transmitted light can also be unified again and deflected to an individual detector, which registers only the intensity. Such spectrally selective diaphragms are used, for example, in fluorescence microscopy or fluorescence spectroscopy. In this method, the sample is marked with dyes. The dyes are excited to fluoresce by means of irradiation with laser light with specific wavelengths. However, a not insignificant part of the excitation light is also reflected or scattered by the sample and reaches into the path of the detection beam. With the help of a wavelength selective diaphragm, one can filter out the excitation light before the detection, so that the measurement is not falsified as a result of it.
The laser systems according to the prior art used in fluorescence microscopy emit only a few fixed wavelengths. For these wavelengths, individual diaphragms can be arranged in fixed positions before the detector. Recently, however, use of broadband emitting and variable broadband laser light sources are gaining importance, because with these sources, a larger spectrum of methods for examination with one and the same microscope is available, without necessitating replacement of the modules. Use of such systems also requires some flexibility in the selection of the excitation wavelengths, whereby these wavelengths must be suppressed before the detection. A diaphragm device with which this type of flexible filtering can be achieved is described, for example, in US 2005/045812 A1. In FIG. 6 of that publication, masks, which suppress a certain spectral range, and which are displaceable parallel to the surface of the detector arrays, are disclosed. Thereby, these masks can be moved in three translational and three rotational degrees of freedom. Such a high number of degrees of freedom requires a complicated mechanical and motor system, which is not described in further detail in the mentioned publication.
The aim of this invention is therefore to develop a wavelength selective diaphragm device, which exhibits high flexibility in the selection of the wavelengths or the ranges of wavelengths, whereby this flexibility must also be achieved with as little expense as possible for the mechanical system necessary for the movement of the diaphragms.
This problem is solved in the case of the diaphragm devices of the kind described at the outset, in that the device comprises at least one array of diaphragms, whereby the individual diaphragms of the arrays are arranged in a mutually defined relation with respect to each other and are arranged together in the path of the beam and in the coupled state, each diaphragm of the array is arranged in a given relation to an individual wavelength or a range of wavelengths.
Which wavelengths or ranges are suppressed by an individual diaphragm depends on the position of the diaphragm with respect to the detector, if it involves a spectral resolution detector. However, it is also crucial which wavelength range is deflected onto the diaphragm. If a grating is used for the spectral splitting, then it can, for example, be rotated, so that a different wavelength range or a different wavelength is deflected onto the diaphragm. A similar variation is possible by using a movable prism as the element for spectral dispersion.
The individual diaphragms are thereby arranged together in the beam path with a defined relation with respect to each other. For example, if the array has a row of diaphragms, then, for instance, all diaphragms in that array along the row have a fixed mutual distance. Preferable are the individual diaphragms of the arrays along a given direction in a defined relation to each other. In this way, it is an advantage if the given direction is essentially perpendicular to the optical axis and parallel to a direction in which the light is spectrally dispersed. The detector can then be arranged directly behind it. Obviously other directions are possible, for example, a sloping arrangement in a beam path that is adapted accordingly. The given direction thereby lies preferably in the plane of the surfaces of the diaphragms, that is, of the diaphragm screens, which indicate the direction of the incident light.
In a preferred embodiment, the diaphragms are arranged in the array with a fixed position, and the array itself can be coupled in the path of the beam. In this case, a structured plate can be provided as an array of diaphragms that can be designed as a sheet metal plate with etched-in openings for the diaphragms. This plate can then be moved, for example, by pushing in or screwing in, into the path of the beam before the detector array. Thereby, it is obviously also possible to select from a reservoir of several such plates, so as to enable adjustment to the illumination light. These plates can be pushed in the detector from above, below or from the sides, and can be moved past it.
Alternatively, or in addition to the structured plate, a structured foil with built-in openings for the diaphragms can be provided as the array of the diaphragms. This foil can then be moved in front of the detector. This can happen, for example, by means of rolls, on which the foils can be unwound on one side of the detector and wound up on the other side of the detector. Thereby, at the ends of the foil, an area is provided, which enables it to use the detector without the array of the diaphragms. Preferably such rollable foil contains several arrays of diaphragms.
Depending on the requirement or the selection of the illumination light, a corresponding structured foil can be rolled before the detector. These rolls can be actuated mechanically or electromagnetically. For the insertion of the structured plate into the path of the light beam, a mechanical or an electromechanical drive is also useful. Finally, several arrays of diaphragms can be provided, which can be introduced successively one after another into the path of the beam. This can then be of advantage, if, for example, in the first fluorescence microscopic examination, two excitation wavelengths are to be suppressed, then two other light sources are to be switched in, and their excitation wavelengths are also to be suppressed.
In an another preferred embodiment of the invention, the array of the diaphragms has a fixed position with respect to the beam path, preferably with respect to the given direction, and, in particular, outside the beam path. The diaphragms of the arrays can however be individually coupled in the path of the beam, so that they cover, depending on the requirement, one or more areas or channels of the detector. In this case, the array is, for example, perpendicular to the optical axis and parallel to the direction in which the light is spectrally dispersed. The detector is located, for example, directly behind. In this way, it is of advantage if the diaphragm is adapted to the dimensions of the detector. If, for example, the detector has 32 detection channels, then the diaphragm array also has 32 individual diaphragms. Each diaphragm covers exactly one detection channel. Obviously a subdivision into smaller ranges, such as 64 ranges, is possible. With that, a still finer selection of the wavelength ranges can be done, which is especially of advantage if the excitation and the detection wavelengths lie closely near each other, and thus can fall in a single detection channel. Naturally a diaphragm can also cover several detection channels at the same time.
The diaphragms can be so designed so that they can be pushed into the path of the beam. Thus, they can be arranged, for example, in a resting position above or below the detector in the beam path and can then be driven mechanically or electromechanically, like tongues before the channels of the detector. In this case, a guide for the diaphragms can also be provided, whereby it makes sense if the guide for such a diaphragm lies before the marginal region of the associated detection channel.
In the case of this design, it is preferable if a second array of diaphragms is provided, whose diaphragms are arranged in such a manner that in the pushed-in state in the beam path, each one of the diaphragms of the second array covers the marginal area of the diaphragm screen of at least one of the diaphragms of the first array. Each individual diaphragm is thereby preferably oriented parallel to the surface of the detector. In this way, one can achieve in a relatively simple manner that no scattered light from the border regions of a detection channel enters into the detector, because complete covering of the border region with only a single array is possible in principle, but it is very complicated to achieve it mechanically.
In another embodiment according to the invention, the array of the diaphragms is arranged in the beam path, whereby adjustable optical shutters are provided as the diaphragms in this case. As the optical shutters, preferably Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) or Digital Micro Devices (DMDs) are provided. These optical shutters are then switched in by means of the adjustment control. By switching in the shutter, the light can either be directed to the detector, or in the other switching state, the light can be obstructed from falling on the detector.
In another, preferable embodiment, the diaphragms of the array are arranged along an axis in at least a partially rotatable manner about that axis. Thereby the axis runs parallel to the given direction, that is, for example, perpendicular to the optical axis or parallel to the surface of the detector array. The diaphragms of the arrays are preferably mounted on a common frame, which serves the purpose of fixing and guiding the diaphragms. The frame is preferably supported on one side rotatably about the axis. For each individual diaphragm, it is meaningful to provide a resting position, in which the diaphragm is not in the path of the beam. Further, for each diaphragm, an operating position is provided, in which the diaphragm is in the path of the beam. Finally, means are provided, which fix the diaphragms both in the resting position, as well as in the operating position.
For example, to fix each one of the diaphragms in the resting position, an electromagnetic holder can be provided. The latter can be connected with a frame. In the resting position, the frame, together with the diaphragms, is outside the path of the beam. In order to bring the diaphragms into the operating position, that is, in front of the detector array, the frame with the diaphragms can be rotated so that the diaphragms cover the detector array. This rotation, for example, can be limited by a stop. Thereafter, the holder is released for a previously determined selection of diaphragms. The frame swings back after that and the diaphragms detached from the holder remain in the path of the beam, while the other diaphragms together with the frame are again swiveled out of it. If a different selection of diaphragms is to be arranged before the detector array, this process is repeated and the electromagnetic holders are switched in accordingly. In this manner, it is possible to rapidly switch in and out different arrangements of diaphragms.
In order to fix each diaphragm in the operating position, a spring element is preferably provided, whose state of elastic tension in the resting position is higher than in the operating position. The movement from the resting position to the operating position can then be actuated solely by releasing the electromagnetic holder. Due to the elastic force, the corresponding diaphragm is pressed out from the resting position into the operating position. In order to limit the path of the diaphragm, a stop that fixes the diaphragm before the detector can be provided.
In an especially preferable embodiment, the diaphragm device is provided with a spring element for the stabilization of each diaphragm. The spring element has a state of elastic tension that is greater when passing from the resting position to the operating position and back than when in these two positions. In the resting position as well as in the operating position, one diaphragm is held stable, because, for the movement from these positions, a force is necessary in each case. The movement from the resting position to the operating position and back can take place by means of a frame, which is rotatably supported. As the spring elements, leaf springs, which press against a rest, can be provided.
In this case also, it can be an advantage if a second array of diaphragms is provided, whose diaphragms are so arranged that in the operating position, each of the diaphragms of the second array covers the marginal area of the diaphragm screen of at least one of the diaphragms of the first array.
The surfaces in the path of the beam pointing in the direction of the incidence of light can be absorptive or reflective. In the latter case, it is an advantage if a beam trap is provided for capturing the light reflected by the diaphragm's screens. Alternatively, that light can also be processed further.
The invention is explained further in the following on the basis of a few exemplary embodiments. Shown in the corresponding drawings are:
In describing preferred embodiments of the present invention illustrated in the drawings, specific terminology is employed for the sake of clarity. However, the invention is not intended to be limited to the specific terminology so selected, and it is to be understood that each specific element includes all technical equivalents that operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similar purpose.
A window 3 in each structured plates 2 can serve the purpose of fixing and displacement, particularly for the purpose of alignment, of the structured plates 2. The structured plates 2 are pushed one at a time or in combination into the path of the beam in front of the detector 1.
Another embodiment of the invention is schematically shown in
Alternatively, the frame can also be provided with electromagnets, in which case only the diaphragms 9, which are held by the electromagnets, are moved out of the path of the beam into the resting position R. In this case, one can dispense with the bistable fixing of the individual diaphragms; fixing in the operating position A is sufficient. The diaphragm screens of the individual diaphragms 9, which point in the operating position to the direction of the incident light, as well as their rear sides, can thereby be reflective or absorptive.
It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments described herein. Modifications and variations of the above-described embodiments of the present invention are possible, as appreciated by those skilled in the art in light of the above teachings. It is therefore to be understood that, within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents, the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described.
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Consider Living Abroad: At Home in Japan
It's easy to fall in love with Japan. The sheer beauty of the country coupled with a modern consumer society makes for a comfortable blend of culture.
It's easy to fall in love with Japan. The sheer beauty of the country coupled with a modern consumer society makes for a comfortable blend of culture.
Learn about the types of food and drink you'll commonly find in Japan, from traditional Japanese meals to fast food establishments to vending machines (some full of alcohol) that can be a surprise to foreigners.
Ruthy Kanagy talks to an expat currently working in Japan and shares tips on where to look for employment and what industries are currently growing.
On New Year's Eve, many people in Japan brave the snow to visit Shinto shrines and pray for good fortune in the coming year. Ruthy Kanagy invites us to experience the tradition through her eyes, from making an offering to warming up with grilled mochi and a cup of hot, sweet sake.
Every culture transmits values to its youth, first in the context of family, and then through the educational process. Living abroad expert Ruthy Kanagy discusses the core values of Japanese culture and the diversity that can be found throughout the country.
Not sure where to live in Tokyo? Ruthy Kanagy goes over the neighborhoods and suburbs to help you find an area that fits your budget and your lifestyle.
Author Ruthy Kanagy discusses the traditional roles of men and women in modern Japan, as well as the careers that some Japanese women choose to pursue.
Author Ruthy Kanagy talks about her experience moving to Japan as a young child and the challenges that children face in a new country. She also shares the perspective of Rhae Washington, a single mom who made the move to Japan with her two-year-old son.
When deciding to move to Japan, you may want to bring your favorite cat, dog, or other pet with you. Author Ruthy Kanagy goes over the basics of what it takes to move to Japan with pets.
In Japan, as in New York and San Francisco, space is at a premium in concentrated urban areas. Author Ruthy Kanagy explains the difference between a Japanese apaato (apartment) or manshon (mansion), as well as the styles of housing available in Japan, from traditional to western.


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Decommitment rankings: 2015
Which decommitments have had the most impact on the 2015 recruiting cycle?
There are certain facts you have to accept if you love college football. Ohio State and Michigan fans just aren't going to get along. The Lone Star State still isn't big enough for both Texas and Texas A&M. And football recruits are going to change their minds -- a lot. Here's a look at the 10 biggest decommitments for the class of 2015, including a new entry from Blake Barnett, who has backed away from a longtime Notre Dame commitment.
1. George Campbell
ESPN 300 rank: 11
Position: ATH
Height/Weight: 6-foot-4/187 pounds
Stars: 5
Originally committed to: Michigan
Looking at: Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Michigan, UCLA
The impact: When Campbell committed to Michigan, it looked like the Wolverines had pulled off a major recruiting coup. Getting one of the best players in the nation is always a big deal, but getting one of the best players out of Florida and away from national champion Florida State and the SEC powers is an even bigger deal. It would have surely given Michigan the momentum to sign one of the nation's best classes, but without him, the Wolverines aren't in the top 15 and still are looking for their impact pass-catcher.
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VISAKHAPATNAM: Westwood International School for children organised a talent hunt contest called Masters Day recently. Various competitions were held in singing, dancing, quiz, storytelling and drawing. Some 225 children from eight schools participated in the events. A visually challenged student Indira from the Govt. Residential School for the Visually Challenged inaugurated the competitions by lighting lamp. School principal H. Ravichandran welcomed. The schools that participated in the event were Govt. Residential School, Akshara Public School, Siva Sivani School, Vagdevi Vidya Mandir, AMG Residential School, Nalanda Talent School, Saint Aloysius School and Westwood International School.
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Powell Industries Receives $39 Million Contract for Phase Two of the Washington DC Dulles Airport Metrorail Extension PR Newswire HOUSTON, Oct. 1, 2013 HOUSTON, Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Powell Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: POWL), a leading supplier of custom engineered solutions for the management and control of electrical energy and other critical processes, today announced that it has received a $39 million contract to supply the packaged electrical power systems to distribute and control the power needs for Phase Two of the Washington DC Dulles Corridor Metrorail Silver Line Extension. This contract includes nine Traction Power Substations and six Tie Breaker Substations to distribute and control the electrical power for eleven miles of track. The substations feature Powell's advanced PowlSmart^® technology, which provides operators with instant information and remote acquisition and control of switchgear, as well as system integration. Powell has been a major supplier of power related equipment for electric rail projects for more than 20 years and supplied the Traction Power Substations for the first phase of Dulles Metrorail, which is scheduled to open in early 2014. This order was recorded in Powell's backlog in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, and Powell's equipment is expected to be delivered in 2015 through 2017. The Silver Line is one of the largest infrastructure projects in the United States, with a total estimated price tag of $5.6 billion. The 23 mile line will extend train service through Tysons Corner to Dulles International Airport and into Virginia's Loudoun County. Mike Lucas, Powell Industries President and CEO, stated, "We are extremely pleased to have been awarded another large-scale project for traction power systems in the Washington, DC area. We have more than a twenty year history with Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority and are appreciative that Powell has again been chosen to provide the electrical power systems for increased service and ridership on the existing Washington Metrorail system. We have a positive, long standing relationship with WMATA, and Powell has received awards for both performance and safety from previous projects. "This second phase of the Dulles Metrorail Extension project is a perfect example of Powell's expertise. It demonstrates our ability to bring the necessary engineering, integration, and project management resources together to deliver the customized solution required by a complex project of this scope." Powell Industries, Inc., headquartered in Houston, engineers packaged solutions and systems for the control, distribution and management of electrical energy and other dynamic processes. Powell markets include large industrial customers such as utilities, oil and gas producers, refineries, petrochemical plants, pulp and paper producers, mining operations, commuter railways and other vehicular transportation facilities.For more information, please visit powellind.com. Any forward-looking statements in the preceding paragraphs of this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties in that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. In the course of operations, we are subject to certain risk factors, competition and competitive pressures, sensitivity to general economic and industrial conditions, international political and economic risks, availability and price of raw materials and execution of business strategy. For further information, please refer to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available from the Company without charge. Contacts: Don R. Madison, CFO Powell Industries, Inc. 713-947-4422 SOURCE Powell Industries, Inc. Website: http://www.powellind.com
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North Palm Beach County religion notes: Milne to give concert at Methodist church
The First United Methodist Church of Jupiter-Tequesta, 815 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter is will offer musician Bob Milne in its series of Distinguished Artists Series of Concerts.
Milne, who will perform at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16, will present a ragtime piano and gospel program.
Tickets are $12 general admission; $10 for seniors/students; and free to those under 4. A $30 family discount also is offered. Tickets are available at the door or at the church office.
The proceeds will be used to support the music ministry program.
Call (561) 746-8116 or visit www.jupitermethodist.org.
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The Cornerstone Brass will give the first concert of the 2009 Winter Concert Series at Hobe Sound Bible College/Church Auditorium on Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 15.
This is the first of six free concerts which continue on Jan. 29 with the Collingsworth Family.
Freewill offerings will be taken. Call (772) 546-5696.
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"The Sky is Falling: Jewish Teachings During a Time of Crisis" will be the topic of featured speaker Rabbi Joseph Telushkin on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach
His appearance is sponsored by the Ewa & Dan Abraham Project, funded by S. Daniel Abraham in cooperation with the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County.
Telushkin, an author, screenwriter and lecturer, is the spiritual leader of the Synagogue for the Performing Arts in Los Angeles. In 1999, he was named one of the best speakers in the country by Talk magazine. Telushkin's topic will focus on coping with today's economic challenges and their effect on families and society.
The program is free, but participants are asked to bring non-perishable kosher goods to donate to the food pantry of the Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Children's Service, one of Federation's beneficiary agencies.
Seating is limited. Call (561) 242-6668 or visit www.JewishPalmBeach.org to register online.
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Florida Region of the Brandeis National Committee - University on Wheels is offering "An Introduction to American Jewish Humor," presented by Stephen Whitfield, Max Richter Chair in American Civilization at Brandeis University.
This will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 30 at the Kaplan Jewish Community Center, 3151 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach.
Whitfield will discuss the dynamics and value of Jewish humor and how jokes illuminate what may be distinctive about the experience of the Jewish people.
The cost is $18. Call (561) 736-1263.
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Dr. Max Gomez: Smartphones, Tablets, And Laptops Could Cause 'Digital Vision Syndrome'
Did your mom ever tell you not to sit too close to the TV because it would ruin your eyes? Well, today more kids than ever are near-sighted.
Report Claims Multiple Failures In Joan Rivers' Treatment At Endoscopy Clinic
Joan Rivers did not consent to a laryngoscopy during which she lost consciousness due to lack of oxygen – and never regained consciousness before she died.
Health Officials Trace All The Steps Of First NYC Ebola Patient
Residents of Dr. Craig Spencer's building on 147th Street are trying to stay calm after he tested positive for the disease on Thursday.
Cook Accused Of Spitting In Food At Budd Lake, New Jersey Pub
If you have ever sent a meal back to a restaurant kitchen because it wasn't quite right, you have probably worried about those old stories that someone back there might spit in your food before returning it.
CDC Urges All US Hospitals To 'Think Ebola'
A breach of infection control resulting in a Dallas health worker getting Ebola raises fresh questions about whether hospitals truly can safely take care of people with the deadly virus.
Thomas Eric Duncan, Ebola Patient In Texas, Dies
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — The first Ebola patient diagnosed in the United States died in a Dallas hospital Wednesday, a little more than a week after his diagnosis exposed gaps in the nation's defenses against […]
Fake Ebola Patients Being Sent To NYC Emergency Rooms To Test Readiness
The first Ebola patient diagnosed in the United States died Wednesday morning in a Dallas hospital, a hospital spokesman said.
Dr. Max Gomez: Health Experts Look To Technology To Ease Ebola Concerns
With concern over Ebola and Enterovirus-68 increasing, health experts are looking for ways to prevent the infection from spreading.
Doctors Investigating If Cases Of Paralysis Are Linked To Enterovirus D68
There has been a disturbing development in the nationwide outbreak involving the rare enterovirus D68. A handful of children have now developed polio-like symptoms of muscle weakness or paralysis.
Nasal Mist Recommended As Preferred Flu Vaccine For Children
For the first time, government health officials are recommending Flu Mist nasal spray as the preferred vaccine for healthy children between the ages of 2 and 8 years old.
Daughter: Comedian Joan Rivers' Condition 'Remains Serious'
Joan Rivers remains in a New York City hospital Friday, one day after going into cardiac arrest at a doctor's office.
Joan Rivers In Medically-Induced Coma After Going Into Cardiac Arrest
Joan Rivers was in a medically-induced coma Thursday night at Mount Sinai Hospital, after she went into cardiac arrest while undergoing a throat procedure at a clinic on the Upper East Side.
Dr. Max Gomez: A Look At Depression And The Pain It Causes
Behind his manic comic genius and his delight in making people laugh, lurked the demon that eventually took Robin William's life: depression.
Dr. Max Gomez: iPad Apps Let Children Continue Speech Therapy At Home
Perfect pronunciation can be a tough skill for children, but now they don't have to face years of speech therapy.
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Doctors at Mount Sinai Medical Center are awaiting Ebola test results on a man who visited West Africa last month before falling sick and going into the hospital on Monday.


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Poll Reveals Californians Support Desalination Investment
According to the poll, 89% of Californians believe the drought is a major problem or crisis & 75% support investment in desalination of ocean water
A new poll released by USC Dornsife and the Los Angeles Times found that a majority of Californians support desalination as a response to the state's perpetual drought cycle.
As part of larger poll on water issues—which found 89 percent believe the drought is a major problem or crisis—75 percent of the respondents believe the state needs to invest in desalination of ocean water to make it suitable for household use. The support was consistent across demographics with 48 percent strongly in favor and 26 percent somewhat in favor.
According to the Los Angeles Times, "pollsters conducted the telephone survey of 1,511 registered California voters from May 21 to May 28 for the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and the Los Angeles Times. The margin of error is plus or minus 2.9 percentage points."
The poll comes as Poseidon Water is constructing a seawater desalination plant in Carlsbad that will deliver enough drinking water to serve approximately 300,000 San Diego County residents when it is completed in 2016. The desalination project will be highlighted in an upcoming CNN special titled "City of Tomorrow," in which the network discusses innovative solutions to the world's greatest challenges, including the lack of clean drinking water.
The California Coastal Commission is also considering another proposed Poseidon desalination project in Huntington Beach. The facility would provide 50 million gal of drinking water per day. Poseidon and the Orange County Water District are evaluating a public-private partnership that would allow the district to purchase the plant's full capacity in an effort to drought-proof its water supply portfolio and further reduce the county's demand on imported water.
"It is clear, we need to be bold and innovative in responding to this drought crisis," said Scott Maloni, vice president of Poseidon Water. "Californians overwhelmingly support desalination as a means of having a local, drought-proof source of high quality water to meet demands and protect against the public health, security and economic consequences of water shortages."
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AllMed Webinar Addresses How Tackling the Overuse of Spinal Surgeries to Improve Outcomes and Decrease Risks
Recent webinar discussed common spinal surgeries and their potential complications, including the measures that can be taken to identify and address the potential overutilization of spinal surgeries in order to minimize these complications.
Portland, OR (PRWEB) February 17, 2014
Although many conditions of the spine benefit from spinal surgery, some procedures are associated with inconsistent outcomes and significant potential risks and complications, ranging from postoperative pain to paralysis, and even death. "An important aspect for quality improvement in treating patients with back pain is reducing the number of unnecessary surgeries or number of invasive surgeries," said Dr. William Tontz, orthopedic surgeon.
During a recent webinar hosted by AllMed Healthcare Management, Dr. Tontz discussed common spinal surgeries and their potential complications, including the measures that can be taken to identify and address the potential overutilization of spinal surgeries in order to minimize these complications. Dr. Tontz noted that the recent rapid rise in the number of spinal surgeries performed each year might, in part, be driven by financial incentives that exist for device manufacturers and for neurosurgeons.
Clinical practice is often guided by an understanding of the principles of spinal biomechanics and knowledge of the generally accepted indications, contraindications, and controversies regarding spinal surgery. According to Dr. Tontz, factors to be considered are the patient's history, physical exam, and response to conservative measures, psychosocial profile diagnostic test results, and the physician's expertise. He stressed that surgery should be considered only after conservative management has been attempted and failed. In addition, identifying medical conditions and other factors that could be addressed prior to surgery may help to improve the safety of spinal surgery and help achieve the best results for patients.
By improving patient selection and reducing the number of unnecessary surgeries, hospitals can improve the efficacy of spinal surgeries, as well as prevent the significant potential risks and complications associated with these types of procedures. In addition, by reviewing a physician's performance, hospitals can obtain and evaluate information specific to an individual physician's privileges and assess their qualifications to safely deliver appropriate healthcare services and perform surgeries.
According to Dr. Tontz, the peer review process serves to ensure that physicians are properly credentialed, competent, and trained to safely treat patients. Unfortunately, many hospitals only perform peer review on cases with poor outcomes, which does not identify and track inappropriate clinical performance and medical errors in their broader context. When properly executed, peer review can reduce medical errors through ongoing, objective evaluations performed in a nonpunitive, educational context that supports a healthy culture of continuous improvement.
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