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Agencies improving security of IT networks slowly, but surely
The White House released updated progress report on the cross-agency cybersecurity goals and found most agencies improved. The administration said more agencies are using smart cards to log onto their networks and more are implementing continuous monitoring.
Tags: Technology , Cybersecurity , OMB , White House , Andy Ozment , cross-agency goals , HSPD-12 , TIC , continuous monitoring , Jason Miller , exclusive
DHS putting post-FISMA approach to cyber through a trial run
Three Department of Homeland Security components are testing how ongoing authorizations work. The Office of Management and Budget is drafting a memo to require agencies to change from approving the cybersecurity of systems every three years to a more regular oversight schedule.
Tags: Technology , DHS , Jeff Eisensmith , OMB , Coast Guard , Mark Powell , Larry DeNayer , Citizenship and Immigration Services , Cybersecurity , continuous monitoring , ongoing authorizations , ACT-IAC , Jason Miller
White House employs cross-agency goals to broaden oversight of cyber
Cyber coordinator Michael Daniel released updated goals for TIC, HSPD-12 and continuous monitoring on Performance.gov. He said by adding new goals to the portal, performance improvement officers will pay more attention and influence how agencies meet the targets.
Tags: Technology , Cybersecurity , Michael Daniel , White House , OMB , Trusted Internet connection , HSPD-12 , continuous monitoring , PIO , CIO , performance mangement , GSA , DHS , NIST , Jason Miller , exclusive
Rewrite of cyber circular aims to 'break some china'
A group of experts released a white paper recommending changes to OMB Circular A-130. The suggestions center on continuous monitoring, the role of DHS in overseeing FISMA and the definitions of a major IT system and a national security system.
Tags: Technology , Cybersecurity , OMB , Circular A-130 , continuous monitoring , national security systems , Karen Evans , Dan Chenok , Frank Reeder , Jim Lewis , CSIS , Jason Miller
Timeline: Cybersecurity Milestones, 2006-2012
A look at the events shaping cybersecurity policy in the federal government over the past six years.
Tags: Cybersecurity , Technology , timeline , Cybersecurity Rising , DoD , OMB , U.S. Cyber Command , U.S. Cyber Challenge , FISMA , Common Access Card , continuous monitoring , Howard Schmidt , Stuxnet
Cyber progress fueled by agency brass recognition
Six years after the Veterans Affairs data breach, civilian agency networks and computers are more secure. Current and former federal officials and cyber experts say from secretaries on down, the threat of a cyber attack and the impact on mission is well understood.
Tags: Technology , Cybersecurity Rising , Dan Chenok , IBM , Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board , Karen Evans , U.S. Cyber Challenge , Alan Paller , SANS Institute , Jeff Eisensmith , Immigration and Customs Enforcement , DHS , OMB , Cybersecurity , Paul Nicholas , Microsoft , TIC , Federal Desktop Core Configuration , FISMA , continuous monitoring , Cyber Workforce , Jason Miller
DHS details services, tools needed to better defend federal networks
The draft solicitation asks for 15 toolsets and 11 service areas to help agencies implement continuous monitoring as-a-service and to buy sensors. DHS has asked vendors on GSA Schedule 70 to comment on the requirements.
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Cross-agency priorities give cyber an in with non-IT officials
White House senior director for cybersecurity Andy Ozment said budget folks are getting a better understanding of why cybersecurity is important thanks to the administration's high- priority governmentwide goals. NIST also is helping push the cross-agency goals forward from a technical perspective.
Tags: Technology , Cybersecurity , Donna Dodson , NIST , Andy Ozment , White House , HSPD-12 , continuous monitoring , Trusted Internet Connections , Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board , cross-agency goals , Jason Miller
OMB reemphasizes move to continuous monitoring in FISMA guidance
The annual reporting memo gives agencies 57 questions and answers as they prepare their 2012 cybersecurity report.
Tags: Technology , FISMA , OMB , DHS , Cybersecurity , continuous monitoring , Jason Miller
Funding boost gives DHS a head start in 2013 to fight cyber threats
The agency plans to release solicitations to help agencies implement sensors to detect threats, followed by industry-provided services to analyze them. Congress approved $183 million to begin in 2013 to help get continuous monitoring off the ground more quickly.
Tags: Technology , Cybersecurity , continuous monitoring , DHS , NIST , FISMA , FedRAMP , John Streufert , Ron Ross , Jared Serbu


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August 28, next Wednesday, is the 50th anniversary of the civil rights march on Washington, an event rightly being widely celebrated in various media and identified as marking a significant change in the evolution of the civil rights movement. Over 250,000 people gathered along the mall east of the Lincoln Memorial, the largest demonstration in the city's history. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech is noted as the highlight of the day.
America has a long history of protest, much of which is remembered positively for having moved the nation's policies toward more humane treatment of its citizens, the suffragists, for example, and the abolitionists, and the civil rights movement. But in fact, much protest was opposed by a majority of the population when it was taking place. Protest, resistance, is by definition a challenge to the status quo, to people's comfort zones, to someone's power, to the legitimacy of the government's authority. Often enough, it's a violation of the law, the government frequently moving to limit the effect of the protest by constraints it imposes, as in permits to march or demonstrate, routing marches away from city centers, for example, or contracting the time allowed.
President Kennedy initially opposed the March on Washington, fearing that it would become violent and disruptive. Very reluctantly was he brought finally to approve it upon assurances from Bayard Rustin and other organizers that it would be orderly. And orderly it was. Volunteers prepared 80,000 boxed lunches, chartered 2,200 buses, arranged 40 special trains, 22 first aid stations, and 21 portable drinking fountains, all of which suggest the magnitude of the planning. John Lewis reported that at the conclusion of the march, when he and others visited Kennedy in the White House, the President was brimmed with good will because of how well the march had been carried off.
But often protest has not been welcomed, or even tolerated. In Chicago at the 1968 Democratic presidential nominating convention, Mayor Richard J. Daley ordered his police force to disrupt and disperse protestors who had gathered in Lincoln Park; fighting stretched over eight-days. In Seattle in 1999 police battled over 40,000 protestors at the World Trade Organization meetings.
Alaska has not seen much in the way of large scale protests. Most famous perhaps is the Cordova Coal Party in May 1911 when about 300 men of the town shoveled several tons of imported coal into Orca Inlet to protest federal constraints on domestic coal production. In spring 1971 a thousand people marched in downtown Anchorage protesting the planned Cannikin underground nuclear test on Amchitka Island, a civic action encouraged by Alaska's Senator Mike Gravel. A year later about a thousand people again marched in downtown Anchorage to an anti-Vietnam War rally on the Park Strip. The Anchorage Daily Times published a photo of the rally the next day with the caption "Grubs of Alaska."
One might think that a nation born in revolution and nurtured in protest against what opposition leaders characterized as a deliberate tyranny would be more sympathetic to protest. But historians learned long ago that in its beginnings, before it is clear that it can win, only a small minority support revolutionary protest. For most people, the challenge to safety and security posed by radical action is too frightening. And those with the most to lose are often the most vocal in moving to quash the challenge.
The American Revolution is a good example. As Nathaniel Philbrick reminds in his new book "Bunker Hill: A City, A Siege, A Revolution," only when the protestors, whom we call patriots today, put their lives on the line and showed their capacity to withstand concerted counter-revolutionary force, did colonists -- including the timorous people of Boston -- become politicized.
And despite its significance, the March on Washington is much overshadowed by the attempted march from Selma two years later; that was the protest that politicized America on the issue of racial equality. The March on Washington raised national consciousness, but the brutal attack on peaceful, defenseless protestors by Alabama state police and Selma Sheriff Jim Clark's deputized posse outraged a nation's people. Appropriately, the Edmund Pettus bridge in Selma was named a national historic landmark just this past March.
Steve Haycox is professor of history emeritus at the University of Alaska Anchorage.
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I've hear Team Yellow on a baby site I go on. I just say we're not finding out the sex.Mum to Mousie, Foo, Bumptious and Pudding.
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Around here we use Team Green.Archer Gregory James . Leo Benjamin North
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Sheesh, I've seen the term TEAM GREEN bandied about round here and had no idea what it meant. So glad you folks cleared that up for me. I even googled it.... which left me even more confused! Thanks
August 25th, 2014 01:45 PM #12
Team green or I like the idea of saying yes when asked boy or girl. Or if they say do you know the gender... Say no. If they say when will you find out, say when the baby is born. If they say do you know what your having? ... say 'a baby'. Just be vague, you dont need to tell people all the time the specifics. Just smile, its no ones business what your baby looks like, he or she is hidden inside you where you can't see them, not ever definitive really with an ultrasound anyway unless its really really clear and get you won't be wrong


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BackgroundThe over-the-top golf franchise is back using a wide array of PS Vita system features including front and rear touch for shot preparation, 3G asynchronous gameplay, online tournaments, and the ability to look around the course in real time. Golf has never been so deep on a handheld system.
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Treatment of Depression
depression (in psychiatry)
depression, in psychiatry, a symptom of mood disorder characterized by intense feelings of loss, sadness, hopelessness, failure, and rejection. The two major types of mood disorder are unipolar disorder, also called major depression, and bipolar disorder, whose sufferers are termed manic-depressive (see bipolar disorder). Other types of depression are recognized, with characteristics similar to the major mood disorders, but not as severe: they are adjustment disorder with depression, dysthymic disorder, and cyclothymic disorder.
Close to 20% of Americans are likely to suffer major depression at some time, and women tend to be more susceptible to the disorder than men. Major depression is likely to interfere significantly with everyday activity, with symptoms including insomnia, irritability, weight loss, and a lack of interest in outside events. The disorder may last several months or longer—and may recur—but it is generally reversible in the short run.
Bipolar disorder is much rarer, affecting only about 1% of the U.S. population; women and men tend to be equally susceptible. Its sufferers alternate between states of depression—similar to that which is experienced in unipolar disorder—and mania, which is characterized by intense euphoria and frenetic activity. Bipolar disorders are often interspersed with periods of relatively normal behavior, which may last for long periods of time between episodes of depression or mania. Manic-depressives have an extremely high rate of suicide, and episodes of the disorder tend to recur.
Medical evidence suggests that depressive states may be connected to deficiencies in the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin. Drug therapy includes various antidepressants that act on the flow of neurotransmitters and lithium for bipolar disorder (antidepressants can cause mania when used to treat depression in bipolar patients). There also has been success with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for major depression.
In recent years, theorists have argued that many depressed individuals depend upon others for their self-esteem, and that the loss of one of these emotional supports often precipitates a depressive reaction. A number of psychologists contend instead that depression is a result of learned helplessness, which occurs when a person determines through experience that his actions are useless in making positive changes. Other theorists have shown that genetic factors play a role in depression.
See L. Wolpert, Malignant Madness (2000).
Treatment of Depression: Selected full-text books and articles
Donald F. Klein; Paul H. Wender.
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Mark A. Reinecke; Michael R. Davison.
Springer, 2002
Jonathan E. Alpert; Maurizio Fava.
Marcel Dekker, 2004
Richard G. Moore; Anne Garland.
Wiley, 2003
Christopher M. Callahan; German E. Berrios.
Oxford University Press, 2004
David Healy.
New York University Press, 2004
Allan M. Leventhal; Christopher R. Martell.
Praeger, 2006
Gordon Parker; David Straton; Kay Wilhelm; Philip Mitchell; Marie-Paule Austin; Kerrie Eyers; Dusan Hadzi-Paviovic; Gin Malhi; Sue Grdovic.
Allen & Unwin, 2004 (2nd edition)
Martine F. Delfos.
Jessica Kingsley, 2004
Sheri L. Johnson; Adele M. Hayes; Tiffany M. Field; Neil Schneiderman; Philip M. McCabe.
Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2000
Susan L. Simonds.
Springer, 2006
James M. Ellison; Sumer Verma.
Marcel Dekker, 2003
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CHENNAI: Fifteen firms will supply 41.62 lakh colour television sets to be distributed free in the next round, it was decided at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi here on Wednesday.
In the fourth phase, the government will spend Rs.750 crore this year for buying and distributing colour television sets to households that do not have one.
As many as 19 firms participated in the pre-qualification process last month. Two were disqualified as they did not meet the stipulations.
The remaining 17 participated in the price bids.
Here again, two more firms have been disqualified as they did not meet the price expectations of the government, a press release stated.
P.G. International, which quoted Rs.2,321, was the lowest bidder.
At the meeting held on Wednesday to discuss the capacity to supply televisions and reduce price further, representatives of the firm said that since they had already quoted a very low amount, they would not be able to reduce it further.
In discussions with the other firms, two of the firms said that they would not be able to supply at the price quoted by the lowest bidder. They were, hence, disqualified.
The remaining 14 agreed to supply televisions at the price quoted by the lowest bidder.
Based on their ability to supply televisions sets at an early date, five firms, including P.G. International, were given the order to supply five lakh sets each.
Already 51.34 lakh families have been given the TVs in phases at a cost of Rs.1266 crore. At the end of the third phase, the government expects to equip 62.8 lakh families with colour television sets at a cost of Rs.1517.87 crore.


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ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio — Wild would be an understatement.
Despite issuing 15 walks over six innings of play, the Meigs baseball team rallied back from an early 3-0 deficit and ultimately claimed a 4-3 victory over visiting Marietta in a Division II sectional semifinal matchup Monday night in Meigs County.
The fourth-seeded Marauders (14-7) didn't allow a hit until the sixth inning, but the hosts found themselves in a self-created hole as 11 walks allowed the fifth-seeded Tigers (11-12) to take a 3-0 edge through four full frames.
And since turnabout is fair play, Marietta committed all three of its errors in the bottom of the fifth— which allowed Meigs to score twice and close to within 3-2 headed into the sixth.
The hosts started the sixth with three consecutive hits, but a pair of walks ultimately pushed home both the tying and go-ahead runs — giving the Marauders their only lead of the game at 4-3 after six complete.
Marietta had the bases loaded with one out in the seventh, but a 5-2-3 double play ended the late rally bid and allowed Meigs to move on to the sectional championship game. The Marauders will play at 5 p.m. Thursday at the winner of the Jackson-Warren contest.
Afterwards, fourth-year MHS coach Brent Bissell spoke about the roller-coaster ride that this game proved to be — and the character that his kids showed in getting out of here with a victory.
"I give a lot of credit to our kids tonight, especially Cody Bartrum. The freshman came in down 3-0 and didn't allow anymore damage, which gave us an opportunity to get back in the game," Bissell said. "We dodged a few bullets and made the most of some late opportunities. We hung in there and just found a way to win — and I'm proud of them for that."
The game was scoreless after one inning of play, but a wild play led to wilder start to the top of the second. MHS starter Ty Phelps fanned Adam McKnight to start the inning, but the third strike was dropped and allowed McKinght to reach base safely.
Phelps followed with back-to-back walk and strikeout combos to load the bases with two outs, then Phelps issued consecutive walks to Turner Hill and Austin Hefter — which allowed both McKinght and Brandon Neville to score for an early 2-0 advantage.
Phelps also issued four consecutive one-out walks in the fourth, which allowed Isaac Danford to score for a 3-0 Marietta advantage after three and a half innings of play.
The Marauders started their rally in the fifth after Chase Whitlatch singled, stole second and advanced to third on an overthrow. An error allowed Luke Musser to reach safely while bringing Whitlatch plateward, making it a 3-1 contest.
Musser eventually advanced to third on a fielder's choice that left Bradley Helton at first, then Bartrum hit a ground ball to short that resulted in a bad throw — allowing Musser to score for a 3-2 deficit after five complete.
Damon Jones singled to start the bottom of the sixth, then Ray Johnson bunted his way on and Whitlatch singled to load the bases with nobody out. Musser followed by grounding into a fielder's choice that resulted in Jones being forced out at home, leaving the bases loaded with one away.
Michael Davis was walked one batter later, bringing in Johnson with the game-tying run at 3-all. Helton walked two batters later, which brought Whitlatch home with the eventual game-winning run and a 4-3 lead.
The Tigers put together a rally bid in the seventh after Michael Ullman singled, then Danford and Hill were both hit by pitches to load the bases with one out.
Hefter followed by hitting a hard ground ball at Meigs third baseman Taylor Rowe, who threw home to Davis for a force out. Davis then relayed the ball to Helton at first base for the successful double-play, ending the rally attempt and the game.
The Marauders outhit the guests by a 6-2 overall margin and did not commit an error in the triumph, while the Tigers committed three miscues in the contest. Meigs stranded eight runners on base, while Marietta left 14 on the bags — which included bases-loaded scenarios at the end of the second, fourth and sixth frames.
Bartrum was the winning pitcher of record after allowing zero runs, two hits and four walks over 3.2 innings of relief while striking out three. Phelps allowed three runs, zero hits and 11 walks over 3.1 frames while fanning nine in the no-decision.
Zack Robinson suffered the loss after surrendering four runs, six hits and three walks over 5.1 innings while striking out five. Danford walked one and struck out one in two-thirds of an inning of relief.
Whitlatch led the hosts with three hits and two runs scored, while Davis, Jones and Johnson also provided a hit apiece to the winning cause.
Josh Moretto had a double with one out in the sixth and Ullman singled to start the seventh inning for Marietta's only safeties.


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Frequency vs. Calendar
As part of my recent troublehshooting efforts I heard several comments on Frequency being better than calendar based scheduling. I would like to hear your opinions on this as I'm still on the fence as to whether or not to convert to frequency. Any comments would be appreciated.
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I use both. Do whichever one you prefer. One is not necessarily better than the other. I wouldn't bother changing existing schedules. It used to be that you couldn't use both types in the same policy but that is no longer the case.
VERITAS ain't it the truth?
I am a big fan of frequency scheduling. We have some really large environments where "full backup during the weekend" will never have a change of succeeding and individual calender scheduling will be a nightmare.
That said I think you need to make a choice. For consistency you need to select a default and stick to that selection. If calender based is right for you - go and do that. But if you select frequency - fine, good choice.
In the end, I think is a question of strategy and what work best for you.
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Most of us 'old school' users still prefer Frequency based backups for Daily and Weekly schedules and Calendar for Monthly and Yearly schedules.
I still don't like Calendar schedules for daily backups because we still see too many issues with windows crossing midnight.
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Silencing of directional migration in roundabout4 knockdown endothelial cells
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1 Department of Pediatrics, Children's Research Institute, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
2 Genome Technology Branch, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
3 University of Scranton, Biology Department, Scranton, PN, USA
4 Laboratory of Pathology, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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BMC Cell Biology 2008, 9:61 doi:10.1186/1471-2121-9-61Published: 3 November 2008
Roundabouts are axon guidance molecules that have recently been identified to play a role in vascular guidance as well. In this study, we have investigated gene knockdown analysis of endothelial Robos, in particular roundabout 4 (robo4), the predominant Robo in endothelial cells using small interfering RNA technology in vitro.
Robo1 and Robo4 knockdown cells display distinct activity in endothelial cell migration assay. The knockdown of robo4 abrogated the chemotactic response of endothelial cells to serum but enhanced a chemokinetic response to Slit2, while robo1 knockdown cells do not display chemotactic response to serum or VEGF. Robo4 knockdown endothelial cells unexpectedly show up regulation of Rho GTPases. Zebrafish Robo4 rescues both Rho GTPase homeostasis and serum reduced chemotaxis in robo4 knockdown cells. Robo1 and Robo4 interact and share molecules such as Slit2, Mena and Vilse, a Cdc42-GAP. In addition, this study mechanistically implicates IRSp53 in the signaling nexus between activated Cdc42 and Mena, both of which have previously been shown to be involved with Robo4 signaling in endothelial cells.
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|Kings Want to Continue Winning Streak at Home Against Bulls
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|Thursday, 08 February 2007 09:00
NBA Basketball: Chicago Bulls at Sacramento Kings - Kings Favored
Team Page: Chicago :: Sacramento
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Sacramento (20-26) has won 14 of the last 15 meetings with Chicago (28-21), including seven in a row at Arco Arena. The Bulls haven't won there since Nov. 23, 1997.
Oddsmakers have made Sacramento -2.5 point spread favorites (NBA Odds) for todays game, the over/under has been set at 196.5
total points (View NBA Sports Books).
The Kings look to extend that streak in coach Eric Musselman's first game since serving a two-game league suspension for driving under the influence after an exhibition game on Oct. 21.
The team did fine without him, winning both games as assistant Scott Brooks took over. A victory Thursday would be the Kings' fourth in a row, equaling their season-best win streak from Nov. 6-15.
Ron Artest scored 20 points and tied a career high with nine assists on Monday as Sacramento beat New Orleans 105-99. It was the Kings' fourth consecutive home win after losing four in a row at Arco, three in overtime.
"This is our court and we feel like we have a great home-court advantage," Brooks said. "When the crowd is behind us, it gives us that extra lift."
The victory was the Kings' third in a row against teams they are chasing in the Western Conference playoff race. They won 100-98 at Minnesota on Jan. 31 before returning home to beat Denver 94-87 on Saturday.
"We come in here every day already focused on the standings," Kings leading scorer Kevin Martin said. "These past three games that we have won we knew were crucial because they were all teams that are in front of us in our conference. We feel like they are 2-for-1 games."
Artest has been key during the three-game run, averaging 21.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 3.3 steals. He's 7-for-10 from 3-point range in that span.
Artest looks to get continued support from Mike Bibby, who shot 7-for-12 from the field for 19 points on Monday. The point guard, whose 17.2 scoring average this season is his lowest since 2002-03, was held to 24 points on 8-of-30 shooting over the previous two games.
Bibby has averaged 24.4 points in the last five games against the Bulls, including 23 in an 89-88 win at Chicago on Nov. 3. Martin had 30 points in the matchup, including the go-ahead jumper with 6.4 seconds left.
Bulls leading scorer Ben Gordon was held to five points in that game, and had another poor outing Monday as he went 4-of-12 from the field for 11 points in a 100-95 loss at Utah.
Chicago was without top reserve Andres Nocioni, who is likely to be out until after the All-Star break due to plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
"He's been playing hurt, and we don't want to have him continue playing hurt the rest of the year," coach Scott Skiles said. "We want to bring it to an end."
Nocioni, who is averaging 15.0 points, will remain with the Bulls as they continue on their seven-game road trip. They've split the first four games.
The team went 1-6 on a seven-game trip in November and is 8-15 away from home this season, compared to 20-6 in Chicago.
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It may come as a surprise to many, but advanced electronic ceramics are right at home at events such as the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), based each year in Las Vegas. Major companies have all used CES as a launching pad to showcase their newest products. While high-tech consumer gadgets get the most attention from the approximately 150,000 people who flock to CES from all over the world, it is miniaturized electronic ceramics that make many of these coveted futuristic products possible.
Electronic CeramicsTo get a better sense at how influential electronic ceramic components are in the development of a wide range of consumer devices-from smart phones and smart homes to healthcare and computers-we need to first understand what is meant by electronic ceramics.
The functions of electronic ceramic materials are varied and can include dielectric, pyroelectric (rapid response to temperature change), insulating, magnetic (electromagnetic energy conversion), piezoelectric (converting electric signals to oscillation), and semiconductive. These materials are used to implement single-function electronic components such as capacitors, filters, sensors and resonators, as well as multifunctional devices such as a Bluetooth® wireless module using a low-temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) substrate.
The evolution of electronic ceramic components can be defined by several key factors, but size reduction is one of the more significant. As consumer electronics decreased their size and became sleeker and thinner, so did the ceramic components used inside them, including multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), dielectric filters, sensors, and ceramic resonators. In fact, the downsizing trend essentially began in 1955, with the invention of the first transistor radio, and rapidly progressed with the popularity of mobile phones in the 1990s. Electronic ceramics have been shrinking ever since.
Ceramic EvolutionCeramic technology and a deep knowledge of ceramic materials at the molecular level have ushered in the futuristic electronics we see today, such as smart meters, 3-D TVs, and even robots. In addition, this broader understanding of ceramic properties has led to the realization that these materials can replace and, in many cases, outperform traditional materials. Further, they do not have negative global impacts, such as tantalum, which is a conflict mineral.
In 2000, a 10 microfarad MLCC in an Electronic Industry Association (EIA) 1206 case size was nearly state of the art. Through technology improvements, the case size for a 10 microfarad MLCC has been reduced to EIA case sizes 0805 and then to 0603.
One of the driving factors behind the miniaturization of MLCCs includes new high-dielectric-constant ceramic materials, which feature submicron particles and fine electrodes. Tight processes enable the production of highly reliable ultra-thin dielectric layers down to the sub-1.0 micrometer thickness. Not only does this evolution include dramatic size reduction, but an impressive increase in functionality has enabled design engineers to develop products that achieve both a sleek profile and perform several sophisticated functions at once.
Myriad ApplicationsOverall, the evolution of electronic ceramics is a result of market demands, specifically consumers demanding more features in a smaller package without sacrificing quality, and engineers delving into the mechanics of ceramics to exceed these needs. For example, a module design using a LTCC substrate results in a highly integrated, miniaturized and full-featured solution that features embedded passive component functionality.
As another example, wireless modules incorporating Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chipsets are being used more frequently as engineers are recognizing the value propositions compared to discrete circuit implementations. A LTCC-based module occupies significantly less (double-digit percent) motherboard real estate than a functionally same discrete implementation.
Smart phones are also using wireless modules, along with a host of other electronic ceramic-based components. Today's typical smart phone contains nearly 250 capacitors, about 50 chip inductors and electromagnetic interference (EMI) suppression filters, and a handful of other ceramic electronic components. While this is impressive, it is important to recognize that just about every consumer device could contain a significant quantity of ceramic electronic components. Another relevant example is that of a digital TV, which may contain more than 1000 ceramic capacitors and 50 EMI suppression filters.
One of the newest consumer demands is not just space-saving devices, but energy-saving characteristics as well. Long-lasting battery power is a critical aspect of any new mobile device, and electronic ceramics are leading the way for battery power conservation. Electronic ceramic components are also integral to energy management, as they are now used in numerous wireless smart grid products designed to manage and conserve energy use and lower utility costs.
Consider smart meters (a part of the smart grid), which provide two-way communication on energy consumption from the home/business to the utility and vice-versa. These high-tech devices rely on new component technology to improve reliability, cost savings and communication capability. Typical electronic components used in a smart meter include ceramic resonators, dielectric RF and ceramic IF filters, MLCCs, high-voltage safety caps, chip inductors and EMI filters, thermistors, electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection devices, wireless modules, anisotropic magnetoresistance (AMR) sensors, ceramic shock sensors, and radio frequency identification (RFID) tags.
Each of these technologies performs a different yet necessary function within the meter. If the meter is shaken, moved, etc., a shock sensor can detect the movement and send a signal to the utility to alert them. To achieve this, each meter is fitted with an advanced piezoelectric ceramic shock sensor that generates an electric charge or a voltage that is proportional to the applied acceleration.
Power management is also an emerging application, particularly to extend battery life in mobile devices. Low equivalent series resistance (ESR) MLCCs are indispensible for use in conjunction with IC chips sets.
Taking power management a step further, engineers have been working on various ways to recharge devices. One of the more advanced options is wireless charging, including equipment that can charge multiple devices at once. Using capacitive coupling instead of conductive or inductive charging, conductive material or coils are replaced with transmitters and receivers. Unlike conductive or inductive charging, the capacitive charging system is not subject to coils alignment issues.
Another area of great interest and promise is energy harvesting, which can be used to generate a small amount of electric energy from vibration, heat or light. Devices made from piezoelectric materials can extract energy from vibration, while thermoelectric conversion elements based on multilayer technology use thermal differentials. In addition, photovoltaic cells are able to generate electricity from just room light. Energy around us exists in minute quantities, usually less than 1 milliwatt, but by effectively managing it, equipment can be operated for some time without the need for wires or batteries. Of particular interest is the use of energy harvesting in conjunction with wireless sensor networks, where changing batteries on a periodic basis is not practical. Needless to say, this technology has potential for a vast range of applications.
One application that draws a lot of interest is robots. A bike-riding robot called Murata Boy can move effortlessly with the aid of numerous ceramic-based electronics, including capacitors; inductors; thermistors; shock, ultrasonic and gyro sensors; antennas; and filters. Perhaps more impressively, Murata Girl rides a unicycle and can balance while moving backward and forward. She, too, is manufactured using high-quality ceramic components like ultrasonic and gyro sensors, DC-DC converters, and Bluetooth modules. In both robots, the ultrasonic sensors detect obstacles to avoid collisions, and the gyro sensors provide the robots with the ability to idle while positioned on the bikes and ride very slowly without losing their balance.
While applications in healthcare devices and products may seem to be a stretch for ceramics, the progression is actually very natural. For example, consider sensing and wireless communication technologies, which enable products such as health management equipment for home use and even fitness games. Ceramic-based sensors can calculate pulse and blood oxygen content by detecting minute voltage changes from either heart activity or in the hemoglobin concentration (both of which are based on electrocardiographic and plethysmographic methods). By combing low-energy-use wireless technology such as Bluetooth Low Energy with this sensor, new types of devices can be developed. Measurement findings can also be recorded on a remote server, and healthcare practitioners can check the results from just about anywhere and any time by using a smart phone.
Continued DevelopmentCES is the benchmark when it comes to showcasing all of the latest and greatest consumer products and technologies. Some products are immediate, while others are more futuristic concepts. Either way, ceramics are always a constant in this evolution. What happens in Vegas shouldn't necessarily stay in Vegas-particularly when it comes to products enabled by advanced ceramics.
For more information, contact Murata Electronics North America, Inc., 2200 Lake Park Dr., Smyrna, GA 30080-7604; call (800) 241-6574; or visit www.murata-northamerica.com.


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The World Financial Centers (WFC) program includes a one-week travel experience to a financial center of global significance, following an immersion program at Brandeis International Business School (IBS) and area institutions to acclimate students with the city to which they will be traveling. The program may be repeated once for credit in a different center and is usually offered every summer. Past trips have visited London, Madrid and Paris, as well as multiple locations within Germany, Chile, and Poland.
Brandeis IBS students in the MSF program are given priority in registering for the course and accompanying trip.
- Provides analysis of international financial markets, institutions, and regulatory systems in the host center
- Explores their relationship with global financial trends and systems
- Includes examining the microstructure of markets, equity trading, futures and options, mergers and acquisitions, banking and currencies, and regional issues of topical interest
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Tuition to the program is $4,426 for first-time participants and $2,213 for second-time participants. The tuition does not include airfare, accommodations, or meals. First-time participants will receive a travel scholarship from Brandeis IBS of up to $500 towards their airfare, reimbursed after the program; second-time participants do not receive a travel scholarship. Contact Karen Muise for more information on airfare reimbursement.


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Bare bellies make a comeback at NY Fashion Week
NEW YORK Ladies, start your crunches: Bare bellies are back at New York Fashion Week.
Abs were on full display as Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week entered its second day on Friday. There were bra tops at Charlotte Ronson and a cropped men's style shirt at Cynthia Steffe. There were sophisticated slashes of midriff at Yigal Azrouel and belly-flashing rock star style at Gwen Stefani's LAMB.
This might seem no small indignity for the average woman, who's suffered through an unflattering '80s renaissance of harem pants, shoulder pads and leggings in recent seasons. Also making a comeback for spring: acid-wash jeans, shown at Charlotte Ronson and LAMB.
Rest assured, there are plenty of belly-covering styles on the runways, too. But the best accessory for spring might be an ab roller.
Yigal Azrouel certainly found the sexy in the slash. His spring women's collection was at its best when it flashed just a bit of skin in an unexpected place – or gave the illusion of doing so.
He described the slits in jersey dresses as carved "with scalpel precision," all part of his fascination this season with geometry. There was a similar effect when he layered bands of black or taupe voile over a nude-colored base.
Two so-simple gowns oozed youthful sophistication thanks to the flattering soft drape – and nothing else.
Beware, though, of more bare midriffs. They're OK in cutout maillots but you can't imagine a crop top under a gray jersey vest and linen wrapped shorts to be a go-to outfit for many women, not even Azrouel's hip-chick fans.
Cynthia Steffe offered softened styles for a muse who has become smitten with her sweetheart.
Steffe's muse was last seen for fall in hard-edge rock 'n' roll style: leather and structured jackets. Next season, though, she favors muted floral prints, feminine tiers of ruffles and refined, sophisticated suede.
Still, she doesn't fully commit to a girlie look: She keeps her menswear shirting and a denim trench coat – a must-have item. "That blend of sweet and sexy, soft and hard, embodies my design philosophy for Cynthia Steffe," said designer Shaun Kearney.
Although it's still early in Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, with shows running through next Thursday, the unconventional floral print seen here seems to be emerging as a trend, as do metallic fabrics that have a sheen but are not shiny, further evolving the popular tarnished look of the current season.
Fashion certainly can make for strange bedfellows, like Monique Lhuillier and the Masai warriors.
As she debuted her new spring styles on Thursday, the petite Los Angeles-based designer, who specializes in eveningwear and bridal, said she has long been drawn to the Kenyan fighters and their ornate costumes and masks. The inspiration led to a largely safari-themed collection in sunburned shades of yellow, rust and brown.
One of her favorite pieces is a black strapless A-line dress scattered with embellishment that looks like matchsticks.
Long, heavy strands of silk jersey fringe created an aura of seduction, especially on a black one-shoulder gown with a peekaboo sleeve and corded-tie waist. Another sexy dress was a black fringe cocktail dress, topped by a burnished gold embroidered bolero that showed little skin – but the sheerness of the fabric made you feel like you did.


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The Signature of All Things is a novel by Elizabeth Gilbert. In this novel, Alma Whittaker spends her life searching for affection and meaning in her life. Passed over by the man she loved as a young woman, Alma marries as an old maid, only to find her husband to be celibate and unwilling to share himself physically with her. When her husband dies in a foreign land, Alma searches for answers only to find a truth on a much larger plane that will change the focus of her life and her work and place her on level with one of the most distinguished scientists of her time.


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UAAP opening: UE tests FEU; UST faces La Salle
As one of this year's surprise favorites, University of the East tries to shake off the nerves when Season 76 of the UAAP men's basketball tournament unfolds today at Mall of Asia Arena.
The Warriors, whose impressive summer run made many forget their near-bottom finish last year, get their campaign going at 2 p.m. versus a Far Eastern University squad that also had a colorful preseason.
"Anything can happen in the UAAP," said UE coach Boycie Zamar. "We've talked about the jitters, it can hit even the veterans, especially since it's the opening."
La Salle, which tapped new coach Juno Sauler just three weeks ago, also hopes to have adjusted just in time against last year's runner-up University of Santo Tomas at 4 p.m.
The league fires off with a grand opening ceremony at 12:30 p.m. where host Adamson will parade some of their famous alumni led by former PBA stars Kenneth Duremdes and Hector Calma.
Hours before the double-header, it will be a waiting game for three foreign rookies as the UAAP Board called for an emergency meeting to tackle their eligibility.
Questions had been raised on the documents submitted by Cameroonians Ingrid Sewa (Adamson) and Alfred Aroga (National University) and Sierra Leonean Charles Mammie (UE), just days after the Board said in a press conference that no eligibility problems cropped up.
"[The meeting will be] just to clarify the documents submitted [by foreign athletes]," league president Fr. Max Rendon told the Inquirer yesterday.
The Warriors, though, couldn't afford to have Mammie out of the picture as the imposing 6-foot-8 African center helped transform UE into a contender along with explosive guard Roi Sumang.
For new FEU coach Nash Racela, the task was to instill discipline in a team whose concerns ranged from on-court issues between star guards RR Garcia and Terrence Romeo to American center Anthony Hargrove's drugs controversy.
"The response [to change] has been very positive," said Racela. "We were patient with them. The biggest challenge now is playing as one unit."
Sauler expects his Archers, led by last year's top rookie Jeron Teng, to have settled back into fighting form following the surprise replacement of Gee Abanilla.
"It could have been better circumstances, but because we only had three weeks, we had to practice twice a day just to get things done," said Sauler.
It's this unpredictability, though, that worries UST coach Pido Jarencio.
"We're lost with La Salle because we had no chance to scout them when they changed coaches," said Jarencio.
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Very Raspberry Frappe
The ratio of fruit to milk to gelato in this recipe is balanced to make a drink that's too thick for a straw but perfect for a spoon. Substitute your favorite fruits if you like.
- Makes:
- 2 servings
- Start to Finish:
- 15 mins
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Very Raspberry Frappe
1 1/2
cups frozen or fresh raspberries
tablespoons raspberry liqueur or milk
tablespoon seedless raspberry jam
cups raspberry or other berry gelato or ice cream
cup milk
cup chopped chocolate bars, crushed shortbread cookies, or chocolate wafer cookies
To top drink: Chocolate bars, shortbread cookies, or chocolate wafer cookies
- Thaw raspberries, if frozen. Place 1 cup berries in blender or food processor. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Press pureed berries through fine-mesh sieve into bowl. Discard seeds. Add liqueur and jam to pureed berries; whisk until smooth.
- For frappe, in blender or processor combine berry mixture, gelato, and milk. Cover and blend or process just until combined, stopping blender to scrape down sides as needed. Stir in chopped chocolate or crushed cookies.
- Divide remaining berries and frappe between two chilled glasses. Top with chocolate or cookies. Serve with long-handled spoons. Makes 2 servings.
Nutrition Facts(Very Raspberry Frappe)
- Per serving:
- 574 kcal cal.,
- 10 g fat
- (6 g sat. fat,
- 1 g polyunsaturated fat,
- 2 g monounsatured fat),
- 9 mg chol.,
- 46 mg sodium,
- 109 g carb.,
- 7 g fiber,
- 89 g sugar,
- 5 g pro.
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The all-action Newport fighter wants the Belgian after tomorrows Sat (March 24th) British super-featherweight title defence against Paul Truscott (18-2) at Ponds Forge Arena, Sheffield. Fegatilli won the title 13 months ago when he shocked another Hatton Promotions boxer Stephen Foster Jr who is mandatory challenger to the Buckland-Truscott winner..
But Buckland (24-2) is thinking big and said: I dont want to look past Truscott, but I want Fegatilli after this.
Believe me though, I am not overlooking Truscott who is a good tidy boxer, but gets drawn in. Hopefully I can draw him into a fight and hell play into my hands.
Injury prevented Buckland having a South Wales homecoming against former Commonwealth featherweight champion Buckland last November.
But he reckons hell be happy returning to the venue where he took the title from Gary Sykes back in September.
He added: It was disappointing when I got injured and didnt box him at the end of last year, but when you get that Lonsdale belt you dont want to lose it for no reason.
I am going back to Sheffield and it is just like boxing at home in South Wales. It is a great arena and hopefully itll bring me luck again.
I was treated well last time and the fans in Sheffield know I always do my best to produce exciting fights.
Other fights: Patrick Mendy v Bradley Pryce, Sergey Rabchenko v Ronny Gabel, Richard Towers v Harold Sconiers, Adam Etches v Stilian Kostoc, Scott Jenkins v Adrian Fuzesi, Mitchell Butler v Francis Maina, Carl Bell v TBA, Jason Cunningham v Ryan McNichol and Jak Perry v Beki Moyo.
Boxing starts at 6pm and the handful of tickets remaining are priced £35 general admission, £55 floor seating, £75 ringside and £100 VIP Ringside. You can buy by calling The Hatton Box Office 01925 755 222, Ticketmaster 0844 847 2500, Ticketline 0844 888 9991, any boxer on the bill or online www.hattonboxing.com
BOXING brothers Gary and Mitchell Buckland believe they are starting a new family dynasty this weekend.
The pair will be in action when Hatton Promotions stage a bumper bill at Ponds Forge Arena, Sheffield on Saturday night.
Gary (24-2) heads the card that his being televised by Sky Sports when he makes the first defence of his British super-featherweight crown against Middlesbroughs Paul Truscott (18-2).
Lightweight Mitchell, 19, makes his pro debut when he tackles Londoner Francis Maina (1-1-1) in a four rounder.
Gary, 25, who wont even watch his brother in action won the title last September in the Steel City outpointing Gary Sykes in a thriller.
He revealed: I get more nervous when my brother boxes than when I do.
I wont even watch his fight because I like to sit in the changing rooms and take it easy; I just concentrate on my own fight.
There is a bit of a gap in our ages, but hopefully he can follow in my footsteps and win the British title like I did.
The Newport pair train at Tony Borgs gym and are part of a resurgence in Welsh boxing at amateur and professional level.
Southpaw Mitchell added: Ever since Gary turned pro it has been my dream to follow him and emulate him by winning a British title.
Gary is an example of what hard work can do. Follow in his footsteps and you wont go wrong.
HATTON Promotions have added more seats into Ponds Forge Arena for Saturdays bumper Sheffield bill.
The response from the Steel City public has been incredible with unbeaten prospects Adam Etches and Scott Jenkins selling almost 1000 tickets between them.
In the bill topper on the Sky Sports televised show Gary Buckland defends his British super-featherweight title against Middleboroughs Paul Truscott.
Buckland thrilled Sheffield fans last September when he became champion by beating Gary Sykes in a thriller and fans obviously want more of the exciting Welshman.
Hatton Promotions CEO Ricky Hatton: Sheffield is hotbed for boxing and amazing sales for this weekend prove it.
Fortunately we have managed to squeeze in a few more seats and a limited number of tickets are now available from our box office.
At Hatton Promotions we pride ourselves on great shows and fine matchmaking and with most shows selling out, we are doing something right.
It promises to be an exceptional night on Saturday. Buckland v Truscott will be edge of the seat stuff for sure.
With this sort of response we will be back in Sheffield very soon with another top class show.
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'Sacred Scripture and Holy Tradition emphasize the sacred dignity of the human person and God's purpose in creating, to confer his blessings upon him. In today's society, we have witnessed many attacks on human life, especially in its most vulnerable stages. As our heavenly patrons, Ss. Peter and Andrew were one as brothers and Apostles of the Lord, we too are united as brothers, as we affirm the sacred dignity and value of every human life.' (From the Common Declaration)
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ATLANTA, GA. (Catholic Online) - I am one of a growing number of people calling Pope Benedict XVI the "Pope of Christian Unity". In his first Papal message he proclaimed, "Nourished and sustained by the Eucharist, Catholics cannot but feel encouraged to strive for the full unity for which Christ expressed so ardent a hope in the Upper Room. The Successor of Peter knows that he must make himself especially responsible for his Divine Master's supreme aspiration.
"Indeed, he is entrusted with the task of strengthening his brethren (cf. Lk 22: 32). With full awareness, therefore, at the beginning of his ministry in the Church of Rome which Peter bathed in his blood, Peter's current Successor takes on as his primary task the duty to work tirelessly to rebuild the full and visible unity of all Christ's followers. This is his ambition, his impelling duty."
He has placed the commitment to the full communion of the Church at the forefront of his Papacy. His overtures toward groups of Anglicans seeking full communion is both historic and prophetic. However, it concerns the healing of the wounds caused by divisions in Western Christianity.
I contend that his repeated overtures and obvious respect shown toward our Orthodox brethren - whom we recognize as a full Church and whose priesthood and Sacraments we recognize - is an even more profound sign of the significance of the age in which we live. I have written on the warming of relations between the Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church as a beginning. There are growing signs that the Holy Spirit is at work in pulling these Churches along the path toward a form of restored communion.
I believe that the efforts and prayers of the Blessed John Paul II and Pope Benedict, the Pope of Christian Unity, will result in the "two lungs" of the Church, East and West, breathing together again to animate the One New Man, Christ Jesus. I am convinced there is a way in which the two churches can enter into full communion while maintaining the unique patrimony and beauty found within each of them for the sake of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.
This flows from my conviction that the Church is God's plan, the only hope for a world teetering on collapse without the anchor of Jesus Christ. In fact I will go a step further; I believe it will happen in my lifetime. Finally, I know that prayer helps to move time toward the unfolding plan of the One is the Head of His Church and desires her unity so that the world may believe. (John 17:21) I believe that this form of restored communion between the Orthodox and Catholic Churches will be one of the most important developments of the Third Christian Millennium.
We are struggling under a new barbarism which purports to be "progressive" while it leads our culture into the barrenness of the old paganism pretending to be new.One of the promising signs is the mutual call - from both Orthodox and Catholic Church leaders- for collaboration in reaching into the current culture of death with a united prophetic voice in order to offer a different way, a culture of life and civilization of love. This joint cultural mission is already underway in Europe. It is beginning to find a footing in the United States. As the West staggers under what Pope Benedict XVI called a "Dictatorship of Relativism, the world needs the Church breathing with both lungs to become its soul once again.
That is why I was thrilled to discover that one of my favorite authentically Catholic Colleges in the United States, Holy Spirit College in Atlanta, Georgia, is involved in this vital effort. I interviewed Fr Paul Burke, the Chair of the faculty of theology at Holy Spirit College and Parochial Vicar at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in May and wrote one of several articles I have written on Holy Spirit College. The theology faculty, under his leadership, offers coursework which promotes authentic dialogue between the Catholic and Orthodox Church and promotes the Holy Father's vision for authentic cooperation. To be faithfully Catholic means to long for the unity of Christ's Church.
At the direction of His Excellency, the Most Reverend Wilton D Gregory of Atlanta, Fr. Burke spent nearly a year, along with the Very Rev. Fr. George Tsahakis, the Chancellor of the Greek orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta, working on a "Common Declaration on the Sanctity of Life". Holy Spirit College enthusiastically supports this effort. It is institutionally committed to an authentic vision of ecumenism which recognizes that its goal is full communion.
The Declaration was then reviewed and approved by the Pro-Life and Ecumenism secretariats of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Fr Burke told me that "the declaration is an expression of common witness of the right to life and a concern for the many attacks that continue to take place against life from the moment of conception to natural death."
He explained that the collaboration emerged out of an ecumenical gathering to commemorate the "Year of St. Paul" held in 2009 when Archbishop Gregory and Metropolitan Alexios met at the Cathedral of Christ the King. "Together with clergy and faithful from their respective Churches, the hierarchs led an ecumenical gathering of prayer and hymnody reflecting the traditions of both East and West. Since then, there have been many such encounters rotating between our sister Churches. These encounters have been opportunities not only to pray together but also to strengthen the bonds of friendship and peace."
This wonderful declaration was signed on April 3, 2011 when Archbishop Gregory participated in an ecumenical service at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation with Metropolitan Alexios and Metropolitan Kallistos Ware of the Diocese of Diokleia. Metropolitan Kallistos gave an address extolling the progress being made in the dialogue between the two churches. He also underscored the importance of dialogue at the local level and pointed to this joint declaration as a sign it is hhappening.
The declaration ends with these words: "Inspired and encouraged by the common witness of our venerable hierarchs, we, Alexios of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta and Wilton of the Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta, commit ourselves anew to prayer, dialogue and mutual collaboration especially in areas of common concern. Given that the right to life is the foundation and most fundamental of all human rights, we voice our concern over the many attacks that continue to take place against human life from the moment of conception to natural death."
"Sacred Scripture and Holy Tradition emphasize the sacred dignity of the human person and God's purpose in creating, to confer his blessings upon him. In today's society, we have witnessed many attacks on human life, especially in its most vulnerable stages. As our heavenly patrons, Ss. Peter and Andrew were one as brothers and Apostles of the Lord, we too are united as brothers, as we affirm the sacred dignity and value of every human life.
"We urge all those in public office to stand firm in their commitment to life. We exhort our people to pray and sacrifice for life. We cannot be indifferent to the cries of those whose voices have been silenced. Life is God's to give and it is only He who can take it away. We entrust our efforts to the intercession of the Most Blessed Theotokos, the Mother of God. In the Magnificat, her song of praise, she marveled at the great things that God has done in the lives of His people. May she intercede for us with the Creator and Author of Life so that a culture of death will be replaced by a civilization of life and love in which human life is accepted and protected as God's greatest and most precious gift."
We encourage our readers and viewers around the world to pray for these important efforts underway in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. It is one more sign that the Holy Spirit is at work, drawing the two lungs of the Church, East and West, to breathe together again. We commend Fr Paul Burke and Holy Spirit College for their involvement in this important missionary effort. To be authentically and faithfully Catholic includes supporting authentic ecumenical efforts such as this Common Declaration.
In his address to the members of the Pontifical Council on the new Evangelization this past week, Pope Benedict XVI told them: "To proclaim Jesus Christ the only Savior of the world seems more complex today than in the past; but our task remains the same as at the dawn of our history. The mission has not changed, just as the enthusiasm and the courage that moved the Apostles and the first disciples must not change. The Holy Spirit who pushed them to open the doors of the Cenacle, making them into evangelizers (cf. Acts 2:1-4), is the same Spirit that moves the Church today in a renewed proclamation of hope to the men of our time."
As we approach the celebration of the Feast of Pentecost, the signing of the "Common Declaration on the Sanctity of Life" is one more sign that the Holy Spirit is at work in the Church in a new missionary age.
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An essay title "Stigma" by Emily Ager, Street Outreach Supporters.
Stigma By Emily Ager, Street Outreach Supporters It is sometimes said that Santa Cruz has a permissive attitude toward drugs, and drug users. In the case of marijuana use, medical or recreational, to some extent this is true. However, as in the rest of the country, users of drugs like heroin and other opiates, methamphetamine, crack, and cocaine, and especially those who inject these drugs, have consistently been characterized by negative stereotypes. The stigma attached to injection drug use is extremely harsh, and deeply entrenched in our culture. The very real mortal dangers of overdose and AIDS are intrinsically linked to injection drug use, and the notion that anyone would voluntarily subject oneself to such risks suggests a deteriorated morality, something that could be dangerous not only to the individual drug user, but to the community at large. The shadow of contagious damage permeates the cultural understanding of and feelings about injection drug users (IDUs), which leads to responses of fear and revulsion. IDUs do not need additional reminders that they are largely a reviled group of people, whose presence in our community is unwelcome. In fact, the role of social stigma as it fuels the cycle of addiction, is profound, and is something we as community health outreach workers endeavor to counter with compassion, patience, and a pragmatic approach to troubleshooting the myriad harms associated with injection drug use. The unremitting negative pressure of the Junkie stereotype is present in our medical culture, legal system, and popular media. It is a stereotype that is remarkably pervasive, in spite of the fairly well-accepted idea that addiction is at least in part a disease. Common assumptions about IDUs include the notion that all Junkies are selfish, amoral, aggressive, unstable, crazy liars, thieves, and criminals. This drives a cycle of fear that perpetuates many of the already problematic features of addictive behavior, such as isolation, reluctance to access support (treatment, medical care, the emotional support of loved ones), and a persistent erosion of positive self-image. When a person lacks confidence, and sees themselves as worthless, their behavior tends to reflect this. And to an unfortunate extent, when a person "knows" that they are dangerous, worthless, disgusting, unwelcome, etc, they will tend to treat themselves as such, often exhibiting "evidence" of the stereotype. As a culture we seem to agree that positive reinforcement is a highly useful tool in shaping negative behavior into positive behavior, but in the case of injection drug use, the idea that there is a core evil at work prevents many otherwise compassionate people from extending any degree of acceptance, patience, or willingness to help, IDUs in their communities. This is true among people who have IDUs in their families, as well as those who only recognize their presence in terms of a generalized criminal element. The experience of injection drug use is at once intensely, though temporarily, healing, while concurrently being a profound form of self destruction. For chronic injection drug users, there is a strange balance struck between two warring internal pressures. The instinct to survive manifests in the physical response to drug withdrawal, thus the impulse to heal, or self-medicate. This is counterbalanced by the emotional impulse to punish oneself for being weak, flawed, evil, damaged, rotten to the core. Feelings of self- loathing, hopelessness, and deep pain were likely already factors that influenced an individual's drug use. Coupled with stigma, the sense of rejection by one's own community can easily extinguish initial surges of motivation to improve one's life. The experience of physical and emotional degradation must be recognized as distinct from a desire to "get high," which typically is present at the earliest stage of addiction. Differentiating between emotional triggers that motivate an individual to start using in the first place, and to continue using in spite of the profound negative impact of addiction, and the response to cease the intolerable experience of withdrawal, is important when working with an individual to unravel their particular patterns of drug use. It is also central to developing a general understanding of addiction in terms of being able to parse the various impediments to change. One's sense of self-worth is the greatest element in the foundation for all positive changes in one's life. As harm reduction counselors and community health outreach workers, it is our job to connect with IDUs, and to find ways to encourage and instill self-worth. Delivering health education, distributing safer injecting supplies and exchanging syringes in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust allows those basic activities to become tools for effectively undoing the barriers built by stigma. We endeavor to offer our participants genuine compassion and respect, we believe that they are inherently valuable as human beings, and deserve the support required to make difficult changes to improve their health and their lives. The more a person believes they are worthy and deserving of kindness and respect, the more likely they are to offer that to themselves, which is prerequisite to any significant and lasting behavioral change. It is a cornerstone of the Harm Reduction movement to acknowledge that injection drug users are human beings, innately deserving of compassion, support, respect, and care. However, the broader cultural perceptions about injection drug use involve so much horror, that most people do not find it emotionally comfortable to consider the IDUs in their own communities as fellow human beings, individuals with families and other people who they love and who love them, people with whole complex lives that often include the experience and the potential to be contributing members of society. It is easy to demonize IDUs and allow those negative stereotypes to justify the wish to simply remove them from one's community, either through long-term incarceration, forceful return to their original home (so long as that home is out-of-town), or the harsh belief that it is inevitable they suffer one of the fatal dangers of their risky behavior, such as overdose or AIDS. However, this is unrealistic in terms of actual, pragmatic problem- solving, on either an individual or community level. As a Harm Reduction-based organization, we are strongly committed to working closely with the IDUs of Santa Cruz county, offering a space to be honest about the struggles, challenges, and needs they face. It is the core of our work to offer compassionate support to find practical solutions to the plethora of troubles common in the lives of chronic drug users. As with any therapeutic counseling efforts, we work to assist in the rebuilding of individuals' sense of self-worth. Feeding off the intrinsic impulse to heal and survive, we recognize the opportunity to support the improvement of self-esteem. This happens slowly, and in small advances, but progress is possible, and we absolutely see people who are able to make extraordinary changes in their lives. But every step of the way we are battling the impact of anti-Junkie stigma, which does not serve to educate, heal, or in fact to eliminate drug use, drug users, or any of the public health and public safety issues associated with them.
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Loose Strings and Overpowered Racquets making people quit too easily..
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This phenomenon isn't endemic to tennis.
I see it in golf all the time. Beginners show up at a driving range or golf course with golf clubs that they bought off the shelf at a Dicks Sporting Goods or Golf Galaxy but haven't been properly fitted for.
The shafts might be too stiff or flexible, the lie angles might be too upright or flat, the grip size might be too big or small, or the swingweight might be totally off, etc.
In the end, they can't hit a little golf ball that's just sitting their on the ground or on a tee for the life of them. They get frustrated. They decide to never spend 4 to 5 hours on a round of golf ever again.
Golf, and tennis, need to do a better job as a whole educating beginners that their sports are NOT as simple as picking up a generic basketball or football and going out to play.
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Please note, I'm not a coach or a pro,
But I see this time and time again where I am. Someone comes in to play, "Hi I'm__________ and I'm new and want to get into tennis for some fun and fitness... "
-they're welcomed to a friendly group
-they start to play
-They launch everything out the court on are bascially forced to just push everything...
-They're too embarrassed to borrow someone elses "properly strung" racquet
- They're too embarrased to keep playing or take up group coaching because of it (or sometimes financial reasons)
- Or they get injured because of their light, stiff racquet they got from their latest local store catologue...
-And the final result is that they never come back
These power technologies are ruining the game, average mary and joe don't want to spend money on restrings and super advanced coaching to use their latest poly setup. - They just want to play and have fun.
I hope one day the companies will realise this and start to make racquets lower powered and more flexible again -- Then people won't have to contantly restring with a poly just to stay in the game...
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As the grassroots web news series The Undercurrent has pointed out, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Joni Ernst attended and spoke at a Koch brothers retreat in June, telling conservatives there that the Kochs' politically connected network launched her political career.
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Pro-choice Democrats in vulnerable U.S. Senate seats are under attack as never before by Americans for Prosperity, the flagship organization of the Koch brothers' sprawling network of spending groups.
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By K. M. Sheard, Nook of Names
During a month spent in France a little while back, I came across quite a few interesting names.
These are some of the zestiest:
Aglaé. French form of the Greek mythological name Aglaia, "splendor" and "beauty."
Alizée. Modern French name from alizé, "trade wind." Popularized by the French singer Alizée Jacotey (b.1984).
Bérengère. Feminine form of the Old German name Berenger, "bear-spear."
Cerise. Adoption of French word cerise, "cherry."
Flavie. French form of Flavia, a Roman family name from Latin flavus "yellow."
By Abby Sandel of Appellation Mountain
What's the 2014 equivalent of the old phrase "Every Tom, Dick, and Harry?"
The most popular names for boys used to hold steady for years. In 1932, the ten most popular names for boys born in the US were Robert, James, John, William, Richard, Charles, Donald, George, Joseph, and Thomas. Twenty years later, eight of those ten names were still dominant. Fast-forward to the 1980s, and 30% of the 1932 boys' Top Ten still ranked.
As for the girls? That's a different picture. Between 1932 and 1952, seven of the girls' Top Ten fell. Shirley and Doris made way for Linda and Susan, and the change has continued at a rapid pace. None of the 1930s or 1950s girls' favorites still held a top spot by 2012.
And yet there are more wearable names for boys than ever before. Plenty of parents are still passing down grandpa Joseph's name, but the pressure to do so seems to be on the decline. We live in a more accepting age, where diversity in names feels quite normal.
We don't particularly think of Woody Allen as a cutting-edge filmmaker, but there is one area in which he has been—if unwittingly—prescient, and that is in giving some of his characters names that would later become trendy choices for babies. (Though there are no babies in his films—children hardly exist in Woody's World.)
For those characters he created for himself, he chose, with a few exceptions, pretty ordinary, sometimes nicknamey names—Alvy, Sandy, Mickey, Lenny, Larry, Jerry, Sid, Gabe, Sheldon, Isaac. But for others, he did come up with some inspired choices:
Alfie—You Will Meet a Tall, Dark Stranger, 2010 (Anthony Hopkins). A fittingly British choice for a British character—but it's doubtful if Woody knew that Alfie was the fourth most popular name for UK baby boys born in 2010.
Usually, when baby names are related, the resemblance is pretty obvious. For example, Christopher's foreign versions include Christophe and Christos and his short form is Chris; Patricia is otherwise known as Patrizia or Patrice, Pat or Patty.
But this isn't always the case. Alexander might be Alistair to his Scottish cousins, Sasha to his friends.
This can come in handy if you're looking for an invisible (to non-nerds) or at least indirect route to honoring a namesake. Ways you can do this include finding an interesting but accessible international variation, or an unexpected nickname that can be used on its own, or a mythological, biblical, or other name switch, or dual identity.
This week for her Nameberry 9, Appellation Mountain's Abby Sandel looks back at 1980's baby names and finds that the glam rock stars of that era are still having an impact on naming today.
Conventional wisdom says that parents are willing to take risks with their daughters' names, but turn conservative as soon as they hear the words "It's a boy!"
There's some truth to that, and yet I know more and more little fellows with daring names. The US Top 100 bears this out, too, from Noah to Jayden to Chase, all names that sound mainstream today, but violate some of the traditional norms of naming boys.
I think I might have landed on one of the reasons this week: 80s glam metal.


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2. Don't rely on the package for correct cooking time. Start timing when the water returns to a boil. Most pastas cook in 8 to 12 minutes.
3. Measure out the 2 tablespoons of oil and pour into a saucepan.
4. Heat oil and add garlic; cook for about 2 minutes but do not brown.
5. Remove from heat; chop tomatoes and add to skillet along with the basil.
6. Pour over pasta and toss to coat well.
7. Arrange the pasta onto serving platter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss to melt.
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Australia talisman David Pocock may miss the Test against New Zealand next week with a knee injury.
Pocock will consult with a surgeon on Monday to assess the extent of the damage to the articular cartilage of his knee. It is feared he could be out for a lengthy spell.
Meanwhile No 8 Ben McCalman underwent surgery last evening after fracturing the radius in his forearm. McCalman, who was returning from a nerve injury in his shoulder which had sidelined him for much of the year, is expected to be out of action for a minimum of three months.


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