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Reilly Tar & Chemical Corp.
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St. Louis Park Public Library
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Minneapolis, MN 55426-4102
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The Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation Site was used for coal tar distillation and wood preserving from 1917 to 1972. The site was sold to the City of St. Louis Park and converted to recreational and residential use in 1972. Reilly disposed of waste on-site in several ditches that flowed to an adjacent wetland. It is suspected that gases from contaminants related to the former wood-treating operation may be affecting indoor air quality above acceptable long-term risk levels.
The wastes generated by Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation were mostly polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which contaminated the soil and ground water beneath the site. It is estimated that approximately 43,000 people use the ground water from aquifers near the site, which are now treated to meet all required health standards.
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September 2013
The EPA has concluded that there is no danger to human health or threats from the vapor intrusion exposure pathway based on the results of a study on various properties on and near the site in June 2013. Where contaminants were detected in indoor air, they were below or within EPA's acceptable ranges.
EPA and its contractors contacted residents and property owners and obtained access to collect this final round of samples of subslab and background soil gas along with indoor air. EPA recommended this further investigation based on earlier results of its study.
You can view EPA Region 5's most recent guidance in the EPA's Region 5 Vapor Intrusion Guidebook (October 2010). Visit EPA's Vapor intrusion website to get additional information that includes technical and policy documents.
News Releases
- Open houses on Reilly Tar and Chemical site environmental investigation in St. Louis Park, Minn., March 3, February 24, 2011
Fact Sheets
- EPA to Investigate Vapor Intrusion Problem (PDF) (4pp, 341KB)
- What you should know about vapor intrusion (PDF) (2pp, 232KB)
Technical Documents
- Screening Levels for Vapor Intrusion Contaminants of Concern (PDF) (1pp, 1.85MB) Sept 2013
- Site map (PDF) (1pp, 373KB) February 2011
- Record of Decision 1995 (PDF) (35pp, 1.85MB) June 1995
- Record of Decision 1992 (PDF) (43pp, 1.48MB) September 1992
- Record of Decision 1990 (PDF) (35pp, 1.85MB) June 1990
- Record of Decision 1986 (PDF) (35pp, 1.85MB) June 1986
- Record of Decision 1984 (PDF) (35pp, 1.85MB) June 1984
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- Fourth five-year review report (PDF) (110pp, 4.4MB) June 2011
- Third five-year review (PDF) (86pp, 3.7MB) September 2006
- Second five-year review (PDF) (50pp, 2.4MB) September 2001
- First five-year review (PDF) (47pp, 2.4MB) March 1996


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The intramural program provides a wide variety of activities of a competitive and recreational nature in which students, staff, and faculty may participate. Organized activities are scheduled throughout the year in men's, women's, and coeducational teams. These are conducted during free hours on Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. and on Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. Supervised recreational facilities are made available as often as possible for informal use by the Lehman College community. The following intramural activities are available: basketball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. The Intramural-Recreation Office is located in Room 253 of the APEX.
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Pregnancy is always placing a lot of pressure on the body of a mother, especially one that just gave birth for the first time. The pregnancy process is both beautiful and with a wide range of transformations, but in the end the effects can be devastating especially from a physical standpoint if you don't take care of your body the right way.
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Physical therapy for new moms is indeed recommended especially if you do feel a pelvic or low back pain during or after the pregnancy period. Peter Johnson of FIT Physiotherapy in Newmarket Ontario says they get a lot of new moms coming for physiotherapy during the post recovery period due to various strains and pains from child birth. If not dealt properly, this can produce a lot of damage, especially in the long run. Of course, taking physiotherapy sessions even during pregnancy is very helpful as well.
There are other reasons for undergoing physical therapy. One of the main ones is, of course, that the new moms will be able to manage the fecal and urinary continence a lot easier, as this can cause a lot of problems if not dealt properly. With prolonged physical therapy though, all these problems will be solved.
Another benefit and reason for undergoing physiotherapy is that this type of practice will actually prevent pelvic pain as well as numerous other conditions, specifically the scar tissue adhesion which can indeed be damaging to a woman's body.
Most people nowadays suffer from low back pain, and the same thing can be said about pregnant woman. Since a new weight is help constantly, the vertical column shape will have a little to suffer, so a lot of back pains will appear. Thanks to intense physiotherapy though, all these problems will just fade away in time, as long as a proper schedule is imposed into the mix.
Alongside the reasons presented above, physiotherapy will also impose wellness for your daily life and future pregnancies. Most physiotherapists are specifically trained in wellness, fitness and health care, meaning that they will do whatever it takes to prepare your body for the challenges ahead. It might seem a little hard to do, but in the end the results are well worth it.
These are the main reasons why a pregnant woman should go for physiotherapy. This type of practice is perfectly safe and it will help you tremendously during this difficult period, so it's very important to opt for it as fast as possible.


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This recipe has been passed through generations of the KosherEye family. We have added updates and contemporary tweaks. We no longer hand-sew the helzel or kishke like our Aunt Ruthy and mother did - we use a vegetarian kishke. Instead of a huge steel pot, we use our slow cooker or ovenproof heavy enameled Le Creuset Stew Pot, and we have updated the spices. Enjoy every bite and every memory.*
3-4 potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks2 onions, cut into bite-sized chunks2 lbs. of flanken with bones or use short ribs1/2 tablespoon coarse black pepper1 /2 teaspoon garlic3/4 cup barley1 can vegetarian baked beans (16 ounce can)3 tablespoons chicken consommé mix – or 1 chicken consommé cube2 Tablespoons paprika1 vegetarian kishke purchased or home-made** and wrapped in parchment3 cups water or parve chicken soup like Imagine brand
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*Cholent in the ShtetlMy mother Rose Schoen Snyder Z"l shared her cholent (Shabbos meat stew) memories with me. She grew up in Szedlce, a small shtetl in Poland, just a horse and wagon ride from Bialystok and Warsaw. On Friday afternoon before sundown, her family and many of the other Jewish families in the village would hand deliver a heavy pot with the uncooked stew, the cholent, to the baker's oven, which was the community oven? It would cook overnight and each family would lovingly, eagerly and carefully retrieve it on Saturday – in time for Shabbos lunch.
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Calvin Pryor is National Football League bound.
The Port St. Joe native and recent University of Louisville standout announced via Instagram that he was forgoing his senior year of college eligibility in order to enter the NFL draft.
"It is the best decision for me and my family," Pryor wrote, saying he came to the decision after consulting coaches and his family.
Thanking fans for the "support and love" they had shown him, Pryor called his three years at Louisville "an amazing experience."
"I'm going to miss playing here," he continued, "but it is time to move on in the world."
And according to at least one early prognostication Pryor could be a first-round selection.
Chris Burke at the Sports Illustrated website si.com provided his latest Mock Draft – it will be among many Burke will submit as the draft process moves forward – last week.
In it, he has Pryor, who he ranks among the top three defensive back prospects, going No. 18 overall to the Green Bay Packers.
Several other teams, including the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys, both considered to be in the market for a free safety, could be interested in Pryor.
Baltimore and Dallas pick just ahead of Green Bay in the first round.
Jermaine Lockett, a Ravens-based writer for RantSports.com, said he thought Pryor should have won the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the outstanding collegiate defensive back each year, this past season, when Pryor was again second on the Cardinals in tackles with 69, forced three fumbles and had three interceptions.
Pryor averaged over 70 tackles a season at Louisville.
Lockett asserted Pryor, first team All-American Athletic Conference, was the best defensive back in college football and should be a target of the Ravens.
"What I love about his guy is although he lays the wood on tackles, he is smart enough to break down at times and not let the ball carrier get past him," Lockett wrote. "He knows how to wrap up and plays smart football."
Lockett said Pryor opened eyes with 14 tackles (11 solo) and an interception in a nationally-televised game against Rutgers.
"Not only is this safety great on the ground, but his coverage in cover-2 formations is flawless," Lockett continued. "He definitely has a nose for the ball — whether by land or air he will be there."
Lockett noted, however, that Pryor, 6-foot-2, 208 pounds, can be caught looking in the backfield on single coverage – occasionally.
He compares Pryor to Ed Reed who was also known for giving up big plays trying to gamble and make big plays.
"Baltimore needs a gambler like Pryor," Lockett concludes.
Writing for a Dallas Cowboy-centric website, Ryan Batty also wrote that Pryor – who came out of high school as a three-star prospect – is currently a fringe first-rounder who, in the pass-happy NFL, teams may reach for given his "tenacious" style of play.
One knock on Pryor, Batty detailed, is that is 40-yard dash time, in the high 4.6 to 4.7 range, is on the slow side.
Batty, however, says Pryor is the best hitting safety in the class – listing that attribute as Pryor's top two strengths – with excellent vision, great range and build for a safety, is fast and athletic, can play either safety position and is a good tackler.
The negatives Batty lists are "not that good in coverage", Pryor's not having played against the best collegiate competition and noting that Pryor must stay under control or face fines/suspensions at the next level giving his aggressive tackling style.
"If the Cowboys are looking for a guy who could put fear in receivers, this is your guy," Batty wrote. "Pryor plays with a tenacious attitude, paired with non-stop effort."
He could, Batty added as a bad side, get fined or miss an open tackle trying to make the big hit too often.
But he adds that Pryor's draft stock is likely to rise as the draft process unfolds and could become the top safety in the class by draft day.


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You didn't read the title wrong, get a load of this...
I don't want to get all technical and use big words that might be too hard to understand for any "progressives" reading this...but....WHAT!
I postulated in a previous post that the left has some sort of intelligence allergy, and I'm sorry to see Ezra Klein once again can't prove me wrong.
Our government, and the Democratic Party especially (by their own cavalier yet inadvertent admission during the ObamaCare debate), has grown so big it has its own gravitational pull, and it has strayed so far from the Constitution it could be its own planet.
The simple fact is the Constitution is perhaps the most plainly worded, easiest to understand governing document in the entire republic. Liberals like Klein
want NEED it to be "confusing" so they can justify breaking the rules while telling you they're not. All they care about is power, and the Constitution's limits on power couldn't be clearer if it was the inside of Biden's head. For them it's not a document our government needs to live by, it's an impediment.
Klein might as well have said:
This is too confusing, here's a coloring book, leave the big kid stuff to us.
If it really is a mystery why the GOP thinks the Constitution needs to be read to people who vote 2000 page nation altering bills (that are apparently NOT difficult to understand) why don't we let the queen of the liberal hive (who, incidentally, was also created over 100 years ago) spell it out for him.
So, Ezra, this is not a gimmick, you idiot.
h/t to The Right Scoop (via iOwnTheWorld) for the first video.
Klein offers a rather feeble explanation of his intellectual constipation here. Go there for the explanation, stay for the comments by readers eviscerating it.


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Posted 25 November 2012 - 15:34
I might be sorry I asked, but but what is switching rom's?
Posted 25 November 2012 - 15:42
You can flash a different rom to your phone, this could be a newer version of Android, add new features that were not present in the manufacturers rom for your phone or totally change the look and feel of your phone.
A great custom rom for various Android devices is MIUI.
Posted 25 November 2012 - 15:47
Very interesting. I have a Nexus 4 and a Nexus 7. What would the benfit of using that ROM on my phone or tablet be? Aesthetics? speed?
Posted 25 November 2012 - 15:56
Very interesting. I have a Nexus 4 and a Nexus 7. What would the benfit of using that ROM on my phone or tablet be? Aesthetics? speed?
Both, generally those are the main things the devs aim for, along with removing bloatware and improving stability etc
XDA Forums is a great place for custom ROMs
Posted 25 November 2012 - 15:59
I think +pat already has the newest and best functionality from his devices, as they're recently released by Google with the newest available software.
Of course there are some bugs, but the dev community has nothing better for him at the moment, unless he wants to root his device.
Anyway, as he does not even know that rom is, I don't think he can benefit from that at this moment.
Also, I have a Galaxy Note 2 and Samsung has done a great job with software now, very sophisticated and closed, and it is getting harder for the dev community to improve that, competing with a huge company with billions to invest and resources to offer, compared to a group of independent devs.
I'm not really dismissing the indie dev community, but it is just that I feel their losing appeal ATM.
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I have an ASUS Transformer and their own stock ROM was buggy and almost unusable, XDA ported JellyBean and is easily the best experience I have had since getting my tablet, 100% bugs that ASUS failed to fix, XDA fixed
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Yes, but the Transformer is not so new compared to his Google branded cutting-edge devices.
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Jul 1, 2007
Anyone for a Knob Wheel?
Despite these wheels being in the education kit, the retail kit and the education resource set, I don't see them used in many models. That could be because I don't get out much, or it could be that their slipperiness makes them less suitable than conventional gears. (I used them in pairs while building Alpha Rex, but the knobs kept disengaging from each other).
Knob wheels provide more surface contact than a regular gear, hence more torque (theoretically). But I haven't seen many around.
Can anyone point us to models on the web or in NXTlog that use these wheels? They look too good to just lie in the box.
19 comments:
- Robotica said...
they are good to go around the corner, take a look at the gripper on the cover of the book :)
- Jul 1, 2007, 5:07:00 AM
- Rick Rhodes said...
I'm looking at the book cover's gripper at 400% magnification, and I don't see the knob wheels. Perhaps they're obscured by other parts?
- Jul 1, 2007, 5:32:00 AM
- David Levy said...
They are also used on the motor module of the Lego Edu Base vehicle
You can see one of them on the front cover. Look at the swinging arm. There are actually two there that convert the gear direction by 90 degrees.
I'd be interested in knowing why the designer chose those gears as well.
My guess is that they provide better torque esp. at higher speeds.
- Jul 1, 2007, 5:57:00 AM
- Rick Rhodes said...
David and Martyn,
I still don't see it, but I'll take your word for it. (I'm looking at the first draft of the cover. Maybe something is cropped or I'm looking in the wrong place).
I do see the one on the Lego Ed base vehicle. I never noticed it before.
- Jul 1, 2007, 6:22:00 AM
- Robotica said...
I must admit the current cover picture, does not show them.
But they are used.
so maybe you just will have to wait a little longer until the book is available.
- Jul 1, 2007, 8:03:00 AM
- Rick Rhodes said...
The folks over at nxtasy.org have heard my cry, and have posted a great robot using knob wheels as critical parts. Look just above the ultrasonic sensor for the knob wheels:
- Jul 1, 2007, 10:53:00 AM
- Mr Mandrake said...
They work very well when you want a lot of torque to go through a 90 degree bend without teeth slipping. I use them quite a lot. For example in my NXT roadster at http://mrmandrake.wordpress.com/2007/01/27/nxt-roadster/ . If you look at the picture of the underside at the bottom of the page you will see how I used them for the steering and to link to the engine's chain drive.
- Jul 2, 2007, 12:55:00 AM
- Sivan said...
See my transmission car for a good use of these: http://www.tau.ac.il/~stoledo/lego/ShiftingGears/
To shift gears, I needed to
shift the angle of rotation by
90 degrees, and bevel and crown
gears just kept slipping. They
were not able to transfer enough
torque. The knob gears do a
great job here without slipping.
In a normal configuration
(no 90 degree turn), I don't
think you need them. The normal
gears don't slip much. But
the bevel and crown gears do,
and that's were you need the
knob gears (that's what they
are called).
- Jul 2, 2007, 1:05:00 AM
- Rick Rhodes said...
Mr. Mandrake,
Ah, yes....I plainly see the knob wheels in the undercarriage of your roadster. A beautiful model, too, by the way.
- Jul 2, 2007, 3:44:00 AM
- Rick Rhodes said...
An amazing transmission and a GREAT video.
Where can I get those yellow knob wheels featured in your model? ("Knob wheels" is common parlance in our part of the world, even though the wheels function as gears).
- Jul 2, 2007, 4:13:00 AM
- Rick Rhodes said...
I read your post more carefully and now see where you got the yellow knob wheels: 8421, the Mobile Crane.
- Jul 2, 2007, 4:15:00 AM
- Fernando said...
At the link bellow, you can see all the sets where this 'Technic Knob Wheel' is included.
- Jul 2, 2007, 6:28:00 AM
- Fernando said...
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- Jul 2, 2007, 6:32:00 AM
- Rick Rhodes said...
Thanks, Fernando.
I was aware that the knob wheel was included in many manufactured models. I just hadn't seen it in many homemade models.
Obviously, lots of people have found creative uses for this wheel. And I considered it an "orphaned" part. :)
- Jul 2, 2007, 11:02:00 AM
- Brian Davis said...
Another useful application of these is gearing at *arbitrary* angles, not just as spur gears (no change in axle angle) or crown/bevel gears (90° shift in axis). With the odd angles that are possible under studless design, I suspect this may be used more frequently.
Brian Davis
- Jul 2, 2007, 12:05:00 PM
- Sivan said...
Thanks for the compliment Rick.
Sorry I didn't see your question ealier. Yes, they are from the mobile crane.
- Jul 3, 2007, 11:53:00 PM
- pehrlich said...
Heres a good model that uses knob wheels (not by me):
take a look at the in progress folder!
I'm definitely a believer in knob wheels, even with a perfect frame the 12z bevel gears' teeth will bend and click, especially under power from the NXT motors.
- Jul 5, 2007, 7:15:00 AM
- Rick Rhodes said...
Impressive photos!
The two pairs of knob wheels add a large amount of torque, I assume.
- Jul 5, 2007, 10:12:00 AM
- Julian said...
my idea for a differential XL, works nice.
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Between work, family, preparing for content in advance to post here while I'm away until next week, and working on some new developments for this site, I haven't had the time to delve into, or even understand what the heck is going on in with this tragic debacle.
So I haven't been able to do much, but, it did inspire this 6 picture meme about the mainstream media.
As far a guilt any crime committed is concerned I'm not weighing in on that, I don't know enough. The only thing that is certain is that professional race agitators, the mainstream media, and even President Obama, did not let an opportunity to embarrass and disgrace themselves pass them by.
Below is what I hope to be the collection, of graphics telling the (real) narrative of this controversy. Some of these offend the senses...sorry, but it's what is being said.
I'll update it as needed. If you're seeing this post from my home page click "read more" at the bottom to see the full collection.
Many of these images are making their rounds on Facebook, but I can h/t iOwnTheWorld and Sad Hill News. for their work specifically.
Get the story behind Martin's Twitter handle pictured at Sad Hill here
The picture with Michelle is explained here (via Big Hairy News)


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Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is a back up of acid or food from the stomach to the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that connects your mouth and stomach. GER is common in infants. It causes them to spit up. Most infants outgrow GER within 12 months.
GER that progresses to esophageal injury and other symptoms is called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is pain and swelling in the esophagus. It is caused by the regular flow of acidic stomach contents into the esophagus. Children who have birth defects or disorders of the brain and spine have an increased risk of GERD.
GERD can cause serious health issues. The sooner it is treated, the better the outcome.
GERD is caused by the regular flow of stomach acid into the esophagus. It is not always clear why the acid backs up. The reasons may vary from person to person. There may be a genetic link in some GERD.
Acid is kept in the stomach by a valve. The valve opens when food comes in. It should close to keep in the food and acid. If this valve does not close properly, the acid can flow out of the stomach. The valve may not close because of:
- Problems with the nerves that make the valve open or close
- Increased pressure in the stomach—such as too much food in the stomach or pressure on the abdomen
- Irritation in the stomach or muscles of the valve
- Problem with the valve itself
- Swelling and irritation of the esophagus
Risk Factors
Factors that increase your child's chance of developing GERD include:
- Birth defects
- Neurological impairment
- Premature birth
- Down syndrome or intellectual disability
- Cerebral palsy
- Head injury
- Hiatal hernia
- Food allergies
- Obesity
- Certain medications
- Exposure to tobacco smoke
- Abnormal pressure to the valve
- Narrow or short esophagus
- Delayed emptying of the stomach
Symptoms of GERD include:
- Difficulty swallowing or choking with feedings
- Apnea or blue skin, which occurs when not enough oxygen gets to the airways
- Refusal to eat
- Increased mouth secretions
- Regurgitation or vomiting
- Bloody vomit
- Weight loss or poor weight gain
- Pain in the abdomen or chest
- Frequent pneumonia or respiratory problems
- Coughing or wheezing
- Hoarseness
- Arching back while feeding
- Irritability or restlessness while feeding
Your doctor will ask about your child's symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. Your child may need to see a specialist. The doctor may specialize in disorders of the stomach and intestines.
Images may need to be taken of your child's stomach and esophagus. This can be done with:
- Upper GI series
- Nuclear medicine scan
Other tests may include:
- Swallowing evaluation
- Upper endoscopy with biopsy
- 24-hour pH monitoring to keep track of acid levels
There are 3 goals for treatment. The first is to prevent injury to the esophagus. The second is to make sure the child is eating enough. The third goal is to keep the backed up food and acid from getting into the lungs. This will require a team approach. Your child may work with the pediatrician, specialized doctors, and a variety of therapists.
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for your child. Treatment options include:
Feeding Management
It is important that your child is able to get the food needed for good health. GERD can make it difficult for your child to eat. Your doctor may recommend a feeding tube. This is a tube that is inserted through your child's nose to your child's stomach. It will deliver the nutrients your child needs. The feeding tube will also decrease the risk of choking and ease the stress of feeding.
Most GERD in children can be relieved with lifestyle changes. Medication may be given if your child's GERD doesn't improve. The medication can help to decrease acid in the stomach and help the esophagus heal. Medication options may include:
- Histamine-2 receptor drugs—to decrease acid production and promote healing
- Proton pump inhibitors—also decreases acid production and promote healing
Many of these are over-the-counter medications that are available in liquid or powder form.
Surgery or endoscopy may be recommended with more severe cases.
The most common surgery is called fundoplication. During this procedure, a part of the stomach will be wrapped around the stomach valve. This makes the valve stronger. It should prevent stomach acid from backing up into the esophagus. This surgery is often done through small incisions in the skin.
While the cause of GERD is largely unknown, you can take steps to control the condition in your child by:
- Keeping the medical team informed of changes in your child's health
- Learning how to care and use the feeding tube
- Keeping a diary of your child's symptoms and progress
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Sep 16, 2006
2006 FLL Challenge Announced!
8 comments:
Yeah, it looks pretty good! I was wrong about several of the mission objectives - most of them are a lot harder then I expected. But I'm glad, it'll provide more room for distinguishment. :)
- Sep 16, 2006, 12:52:00 PM
- GeekyTom said...
The challenge looks awesome! My team got together tonight to go over it and check out our new table. We're ready to get started.
- Sep 16, 2006, 5:46:00 PM
I think it is interesting that RCX users need to complete only 2 missions to earn 20 bonus points, while NXT users need to complete 6 missions to earn the 20 bonus points. FLL must think that the NXT is 3 times better.
- Sep 17, 2006, 1:17:00 AM
lol, yeah I noticed that too. For my team's strategy, the NXT is 3 times better (and more), but since we're going for more than 6 missions, hopefully it won't hurt us.
- Sep 17, 2006, 2:00:00 AM
- GeekyTom said...
Is anyone else having trouble accessing the forums? I have yet to be able to sign in
- Sep 18, 2006, 3:23:00 AM
Ahhh...no fair! You guys already have your mat & missions, we have to wait at least another week! Hopefully we'll get to go back over to Atlanta even though the 9 hour flight can be a bit tedious!
- Sep 18, 2006, 5:36:00 AM
Did I read it wrong? I think it says that RCX teams have to earn points in 3 missions (not 2) compared to 6 missions for an NXT team.
I'm thinking this bonus might simply penalize rookie teams no matter which robot kit they use, since many rookie teams will be less likely to perform three (or six) missions consistently in competition.
And I agree there must be problems with the forum, I've been unable to get into it either.
- Sep 18, 2006, 7:10:00 AM
You're right. It's 3 missions for the RCX.
- Sep 18, 2006, 8:15:00 AM


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Neil Gaiman looks set to be one of the busiest authors of 2013, with a host of book publications, a radio play and a "Doctor Who" episode in the works.
Bloomsbury, which is publishing Gaiman's children's novel Fortunately, the Milk (17th September, £10.99) and Headline, publisher of his adult novel The Ocean at the End of the Lane (18th June, £16.99), have teamed up on social application the Gaiman Almanac (gaimanalmanac.com), which groups all of the author's UK appearances, as well as publication dates, pre-order dates and radio/ television appearances, in one place (the BBC Radio 4 production of Neverwhere ended last week).
Headline m.d. Jane Morpeth said of the almanac: "Fans can keep track of all his forthcoming projects and appearances, and it will be constantly updated with bonus features and exclusive material. Although it's our project, we've worked with Bloomsbury and Harper US to gather the material."
Headline is also publishing a free e-book short story by Gaiman called How to Talk to Girls at Parties, which includes the prologue of The Ocean… "in order to try and encourage pre-orders", Morpeth said. "These days it's all about preorders for that first publication!"
Headline will also publish Gaiman's non-fiction title Make Good Art (14th May), a transcript of his commencement speech delivered to the Philadelphia University of the Arts, which has had more than half a million views on Vimeo. Its publication comes two days after Gaiman's second "Doctor Who" episode, "The Last Cyberman", airs on BBC1, which Morpeth said would "bring Gaiman to a whole new generation of fans . . . there is nobody else like Neil who does so many different things which still all have his unique voice."
June brings three Gaiman titles, with Bloomsbury's Unnatural Creatures, a collection of short stories about creatures from myths and legends, and Instructions, a picture book with Charles Vess, both out on 13th June. The Ocean…, also June, will have several editions, including "a super-deluxe edition, the details of which haven't quite been finalised yet, which is very exclusive for his fans," Morpeth said. There will also be an illustrated edition of The Ocean… by Dave McKean, who has worked with Gaiman on several projects before. "This is the first book we've published with Neil in the digital world—Neil's fans love beautiful objects," Morpeth said, adding that Gaiman's next book would be a sequel to his 2001 novel American Gods.
Rebecca McNally, publishing director at Bloomsbury Children's Books, said: "Neil is completely unavoidable this year, and our mission is to make Neil a household name."
Chris Riddell has designed the jacket for Fortunately, the Milk, as well as inside illustrations and a collectable pull-out poster. "The book will have a QR code linking to videos of Chris illustrating—we are linking to digital as far as we possibly can."
The film rights to The Ocean… have been bought by Focus Features, with "Atonement" and "Anna Karenina" director Joe Wright to direct. HBO is also producing a six-season series of Gaiman's American Gods.


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True SStreet with a totally new front suspension courtesy of TRZ Motorsports and Chris Alston's Chassisworks, along with a beautiful set of front wheels from Billet Specialties wrapped in Mickey Thompson rubber. With our G-body getting close to what resembles a complete roller, it was time to install the 10-point roll cage and finish the required steps out back to install our Chris Alston's Chassisworks anti-roll bar and coil-over conversion kit.
According to the 2008 NHRA Rulebook, a roll cage is mandatory in any vehicle running 9.99-seconds or quicker in the quarter-mile. Cars requiring a roll cage must be inspected every three years by NHRA and have a serialized sticker affixed to the cage before participation. Most sanctioning bodies generally follow NHRA rules, however it is always good to check out your local track or sanctioning body's rule requirements first.
The NHRA also specifies that all cage structures must be designed in an attempt to protect the driver from any angle-360 degrees. All chromoly tube welding must be done by approved TIG heliarc process; mild steel tube may be done by either the TIG or MIG wire feed process. Taking it a step further, a ribbon-type or SFI Spec 27.1 mesh-type window net is also mandatory on any full-bodied car requiring a roll cage.
Building a car that will break the 10-second barrier in the quarter-mile brings on an entire new set of rules and regulations when it comes to safety. Besides the aforementioned roll cage and window net, a quick-release, 3-inch driver restraint system with a 2-inch crotch strap is also mandatory, and must meet SFI Spec 16.1. Additionally, restraints are required to be recertified in two-year intervals. When breaking into the 9s, the driver must also obtain a special NHRA competition license, as well as additional driver safety equipment including a fire jacket, fire pants, fire shoes, neck collar, gloves and an approved helmet. Licensing and driver apparel will be covered in a future issue.
While many chassis shops can bend a custom cage from raw material, we chose to call the professionals at S&W Race Cars in Spring City, Pennsylvania, for a little direction in the matter. S&W suggested that we utilize its 10-point roll cage (PN 11-1516CM), which comes pre-bent per application and shipped to your door. Despite some minor trimming and notching, the cage is pretty much hold and weld. We opted for the chromoly unit, as it is lighter and stronger than mild steel. The reason for the weight savings utilizing chromoly in a roll cage application is attributed its strength. A 1 5/8-inch chromoly tube with a .083-inch wall thickness is mandatory for use, while a 1 5/8-inch mild steel tube with a .134-inch wall is mandatory causing excess weight. S&W also provided us with a window net mounting kit.
Here, all-purpose man Donald Singer sets in our aluminum Kirkey Race seat for measurements. The main hoop of the cage needs to be within 6-inches of the driver/seat. Once the proper locations are marked Donald begins to open up the floor via a hole-saw. Any vehicle with a full frame must have the cage welded to it and not the floor, as per NHRA rules. All metals to be welded to must be cleaned thoroughly via a grinding disc of some sort.


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Jan Van Quirm wrote:I think there's something to be said about women perhaps being more averse to starting wars in the 1st place. They are after all completely pointless and ultimately never sort anything out
swreader wrote:The problem with Borogravia (as far as I can tell from the book) is that (I can't give you a cite at the moment--and it's late) the country had no real ruler since the death of the husband of the Duchess years ago. Like Queen Victoria, she has gone into seclusion and left things in the hands of the men of Borogravia. It is not at all clear that even had she not chosen to do so, her word would have carried any weight in terms of the management of the country.
The women in Borogravia are in a terribly subservient position -- they have no right of inheritance. If they misbehave they can be sent to institutions like that where Wazzer, Lofty and Tonker were held. They must wear head coverings, they have no real say in the way things are done.
So the Women of this group, with the aid of socks, go off for their own various reason, as soldiers pretending to be men. But they (like the commanding officers at the fort) find that they are in great danger of beginning to think like men--all full of testosterone, which appears to inhibit brain function.
When Polly goes back into the army (when her country needs to defend itself later) she goes back as a woman, not as a man.
It's quite late, and I'm tired, but this gives you some idea of what I'm talking about. And think about some of the women who have been Presidents or Prime Ministers of various countries (Israel, India, for example). They have, on the whole, shown a great deal of intelligence and capability in dealing with the problems of their countries.
poohbcarrot wrote:Jan Van Quirm wrote:I think there's something to be said about women perhaps being more averse to starting wars in the 1st place. They are after all completely pointless and ultimately never sort anything out
Jan, that is probably the funniest thing you've ever posted.
I never knew you were a closet male chauvanist pig.
BTW I assume the subject "they" in the second sentence refers to the subject "women" in the first sentence.
Policemen drive cars. They are all big.
"They" surely refers to policemen, doesn't it?
poohbcarrot wrote:
However, I don't see how those four paragraphs lead to the suggestion that "there would be fewer wars if women are in control." (BTW I think that the concept of what you say is correct, but I didn't see it in the book, so look forward to some quotes to back up your "suggestion")
poohbcarrot wrote:...or Witches Abroad? Or Pyramids? Or Eric? Or Moving Pictures?
Anyhows, I actually meant it's dark and depressing like a rainy day.
poohbcarrot wrote:However;
"the females outnumber the sexually active males and thus are assured of getting a decent bloke"
No they're not The males are guarenteed of getting a decent "bird" coz there are less males to go round!
poohbcarrot wrote:You aren't a mormon by any chance, are you?
You're advocating polygamy!
And I've never said anything even remotely MCP-ish!
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Leica is famed for its unbeatable image quality and supreme build. The company's cameras offer a unique combination of years of hand made precision, with cutting edge technology.
A Leica lens is very much the same, offering high quality craftsmanship unlike any other piece of technology available. One slight problem however is of course lens cost, with all the man hours needed to create some Leica glass running up a serious labour bill.
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Two dead following NH crashTHE KEENE SENTINEL | May 04,2013Michael Moore / THE KEENE Sentinel
Emergency vehicles and personnel work at the scene of a crash involving a fuel tanker Friday morning.Two people died in a two-vehicle crash Friday morning on Route 12 North near the Route 9 East on-ramp in Keene, N.H., police said. The crash involved a 2011 Hyundai and a tractor trailer carrying thousands of gallons of fuel.
Douglas Farr Jr., 32, and Erin Breault, 35, both of Hinsdale, were killed, according to Keene police. The two were in the Hyundai. The driver of the truck, Jeffrey J. Cloran, 54, of Becket, Mass., was taken to Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock in Keene, where he was treated and released.
Police say the Hyundai, driven by Farr, was traveling south on Route 12 when it crossed the center line into the path of the tractor trailer, which was northbound. The truck caught fire, rupturing one of the trailer fuel cells. It took about an hour for the Keene Fire Department, along with other agencies, to make the scene safe. The truck was fully loaded, carrying about 5,000 gallons of fuel, police said.
The fire also damaged power lines running over the highway, which complicated removing the truck.
The highway was closed for several hours until the truck was removed.
David P. Therrien of Alstead was driving behind the tanker just before the crash, at about 10:30 a.m.
It appeared as though a vehicle in the southbound lane crossed into the northbound lane and struck the tanker, he said. I both saw and heard it, and you felt it.
The tractor trailer had five separate fuel compartments; compartments one and four were empty prior to the crash, James P. Martin, a spokesman for the N.H. Department of Environmental Services, said Friday afternoon.
There was an explosion from the front of compartment number one, but there wasnt anything in there. Compartments two and five held a total of 4,000 gallons of gasoline, and compartment three held 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel, he said.
The truck also had smaller saddle tanks holding a couple hundred of gallons of fuel that came loose from the truck during or immediately following the collision, Martin said. He said 100 gallons at most could have leaked from those tanks.
Members of the environmental departments spill response team determined a small amount of diesel fuel leaked into a nearby storm drain that eventually leads into a retention pond before making its way to the Ashuelot River, Martin said.
The spill response team used a containment boom device to prevent more fuel from making it into or through the storm drain, and any fuel that did make it through was limited to the retention pond, where it will be cleaned up by members of a private clean-up company hired by the firm that owns the truck, Martin said.MORE IN Southern VermontBENNINGTON — Ask author and Bennington College graduate Charlotte Silver if the title of... Full StoryPresident Calvin Coolidge was remembered in all sorts of ways Saturday on the 143rd anniversary... Full StoryPresident Calvin Coolidge was remembered in all sorts of ways Saturday on the 143rd anniversary... Full Story
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- An incredibly rare and complete dining suite by the fames Louis Majorelle
- Majorelle is considered the greatest of the Art Nouveau ébénistes
- His furnishings epitomized the French Art Nouveau, and can be found in museums throughout the world
- Circa 1905
- Chairs: 17 1/2" wide x 18 1/2" deep x 39 1/4" high
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This highly rare and important Louis Majorelle dining suite exemplifies the superb, organic designs and innovative workmanship that have made his furnishings so famous. This suite consists of eight chairs and an expandable table with two leaves that allow for a variety of seating combinations. Majorelle was one of the most celebrated Art Nouveau ébénistes, and his creations are some of the most sought after of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a leader in the French Art Nouveau movement and utilized sinuous forms from nature as his inspiration. Today, his peerless furnishings can be found in major museum collections throughout the world, including the Musée d'Orsay in Paris and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.Circa 1905 Chairs: 171/2" wide x 181/2" deep x 391/4" highTable: 491/4" wide x 291/4" high x 543/4" long (943/4" with leaves)Louis Majorelle is listed among the most important ébénistes of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Toul, France in 1859 to accomplished cabinet maker Auguste Majorelle, Louis was raised in Nancy, and later trained as a painter at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. His time there was cut short by the untimely death of his father in 1879, upon which he moved back to Nancy to oversee the family's furniture workshops.Majorelle's initial creations focused more on the Louis XV taste, and he exhibited these early works extensively at the Exposition d'Art Décoratif in Nancy. It was there that Majorelle encountered the works of Emile Gallé, who had incorporated organic motifs in his glass and furn i t u re. This inspired Majorelle to move the focus of his design toward the blossoming Art Nouveau, finding influence in the stems of plants, water lily leaves and dragon flies. During this time, he collaborated with the Daum Frères glassworks in creating innovative lamp designs, which helped to propel the city of Nancy to the forefront of the Art Nouveau movement. At the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris, Majorelle's phenomenal works garn e red rave reviews and international clientele, which led to workshops opening in Nancy, Paris, Lyon and Lille.In 1901, Majorelle became a founding member of the École de Nancy a school that fostered Art Nouveau within the fields of art and architecture. His home, the Villa Majorelle in Nancy, is a perfect example of this innovative style of construction. He hired architects Henri Sauvage and Lucien Weissenburger to build this veritable monument to organic composition.The onset of World War I marked the end of the Majorelle era. Fires, bombings and looting, especially at the firm's headquarters in Nancy, forced him to move operations during the war to Paris. By this time, geometric forms of Art Deco were taking over Majorelle's work, forever replacing the free-flowing lines of his earlier, highly regarded creations.Artist's Museums: Musée d'Orsay, Paris Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Norwich Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Museum of Modern Art, New York Dallas Museum of Art Detroit Institute of Arts National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburg Cleveland Museum of Art Museum of Art, Indianapolis


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It is a sad state of the WWE that they haven't focused on the WWE Tag Team Division for the past couple of years. Last year of 2010, the WWE Tag-Team Championship Title has changed hands 6 times. So far this year of 2011, the WWE Tag-Team Championship Title has changed hands 5 times. In the last two years, the Season 1 NXT wrestlers collectively have held the titles the most. Though professional
Now, I'm going to play devil's advocate (well, sort of devil's advocate) for keeping the Split-Brand concept. It seems that one of the main reasons for combining the two shows, which I collectively call the "Rawkdown" is to get better ratings for Smackdown. Now the fact is the hottest draws will always be on Raw and they will always be on Raw because that's the WWE's bread and butter.
With NXT not showing any sign that it will come to an end and have a definitive winner, is it time to move on to the next level of NXT?
When Vince McMahon and the WWE conceptualized the NXT show, is it possible that they had no end game in sight? NXT started in February 23, 2010, replacing ECW. After a 4 year run, ECW was not producing the
In recent news after Summerslam, on August 19, 2011, Lisa Wright, Managing Director of Council for Unity, wrote a letter to the be a STAR Alliance (beastaralliance.org) questioning their affiliation with the WWE. The letter was sent after she received an e-mail, which pointed out the "fat jokes" regarding Vickie Guerrero, apparently referring to Monday Night Raw when Vickie Guerrero was at the


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AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). By damaging your immune system, HIV interferes with your body's ability to fight the organisms that cause disease.
HIV is a sexually transmitted infection. It can also be spread by contact with infected blood or from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth or breast-feeding. It can take years before HIV weakens your immune system to the point that you have AIDS.
There's no cure for HIV/AIDS, but there are medications that can dramatically slow disease progression. These drugs have reduced AIDS deaths in many developed nations. But HIV continues to decimate populations in Africa, Haiti and parts of Asia.
The symptoms of HIV and AIDS vary, depending on the phase of infection.
The majority of people infected by HIV develop a flu-like illness within a month or two after the virus enters the body. This illness, known as primary or acute HIV infection, may last for a few weeks. Possible signs and symptoms include:
Although the symptoms of primary HIV infection may be mild enough to go unnoticed, the amount of virus in the bloodstream (viral load) is particularly high at this time. As a result, HIV infection spreads more efficiently during primary infection than during the next stage of infection.
In some people, persistent swelling of lymph nodes occurs during clinical latent HIV. Otherwise, there are no specific signs and symptoms. HIV remains in the body, however, and in infected white blood cells.
Clinical latent infection typically lasts eight to 10 years. A few people stay in this stage even longer, but others progress to more severe disease much sooner.
As the virus continues to multiply and destroy immune cells, you may develop mild infections or chronic signs and symptoms such as:
If you receive no treatment for your HIV infection, the disease typically progresses to AIDS in about 10 years. By the time AIDS develops, your immune system has been severely damaged, making you susceptible to opportunistic infections — diseases that wouldn't trouble a person with a healthy immune system.
The signs and symptoms of some of these infections may include:
If you think you may have been infected with HIV or are at risk of contracting the virus, see a health care provider as soon as possible.
Scientists believe a virus similar to HIV first occurred in some populations of chimps and monkeys in Africa, where they're hunted for food. Contact with an infected monkey's blood during butchering or cooking may have allowed the virus to cross into humans and become HIV.
HIV destroys CD4 cells — a specific type of white blood cell that plays a large role in helping your body fight disease. Your immune system weakens as more CD4 cells are killed. You can have an HIV infection for years before it progresses to AIDS.
People infected with HIV progress to AIDS when their CD4 count falls below 200 or they experience an AIDS-defining complication, such as:
To become infected with HIV, infected blood, semen or vaginal secretions must enter your body. You can't become infected through ordinary contact — hugging, kissing, dancing or shaking hands — with someone who has HIV or AIDS. HIV can't be transmitted through the air, water or via insect bites.
You can become infected with HIV in several ways, including:
When HIV/AIDS first surfaced in the United States, it mainly affected men who had sex with men. However, now it's clear that HIV is also spread through heterosexual sex.
Anyone of any age, race, sex or sexual orientation can be infected, but you're at greatest risk of HIV/AIDS if you:
HIV infection weakens your immune system, making you highly susceptible to numerous infections and certain types of cancers.
Kaposi's sarcoma. A tumor of the blood vessel walls, this cancer is rare in people not infected with HIV, but common in HIV-positive people.
Kaposi's sarcoma usually appears as pink, red or purple lesions on the skin and mouth. In people with darker skin, the lesions may look dark brown or black. Kaposi's sarcoma can also affect the internal organs, including the digestive tract and lungs.
Kidney disease. HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN) is an inflammation of the tiny filters in your kidneys that remove excess fluid and wastes from your bloodstream and pass them to your urine. Because of a genetic predisposition, the risk of developing HIVAN is much higher in blacks.
Regardless of CD4 count, antiretroviral therapy should be started in those diagnosed with HIVAN.
If you think you might have HIV infection, you're likely to start by seeing your family doctor. You may be referred to an infectious disease specialist.
Before your appointment, you might want to write a list answering the following questions:
Your doctor will ask you questions about your health and lifestyle. He or she will also conduct a thorough physical exam, checking you for:
If you think you might have HIV infection, there are some precautions you can take to protect yourself and others before your appointment.
HIV is most commonly diagnosed by testing your blood or saliva for antibodies to the virus. Unfortunately, it takes time for your body to develop these antibodies — usually up to 12 weeks. In rare cases, it can take up to six months for an HIV antibody test to become positive.
A newer type of test that checks for HIV antigen, a protein produced by the virus immediately after infection, can confirm a diagnosis within days of infection. An earlier diagnosis may prompt people to take extra precautions to prevent transmission of the virus to others. There is also increasing evidence that early treatment may be of benefit.
If you receive a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, several types of tests can help your doctor determine what stage of the disease you have. These tests include:
Your doctor might also order lab tests to check for other infections or complications, including:
There's no cure for HIV/AIDS, but a variety of drugs can be used in combination to control the virus. Each class of anti-HIV drugs blocks the virus in different ways. It's best to combine at least three drugs from two classes to avoid creating strains of HIV that are immune to single drugs.
The classes of anti-HIV drugs include:
Guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services recommend that everyone with HIV infection, regardless of CD4 count, be offered antiviral medication. However, some experts question the guidelines because of concerns about long-term toxicity of these drugs, drug resistance, cost and difficulty adhering to the drug regime.
You should definitely begin treatment, however, if:
HIV treatment regimens may involve taking multiple pills at specific times every day for the rest of your life. Side effects can include:
Some health issues that are a natural part of aging may be more difficult to manage if you have HIV. Some medications that are common for age-related cardiovascular, metabolic and bone conditions, for example, may not interact well with anti-HIV medications. Talk to your doctor about other conditions for which you're taking medication.
Your doctor will monitor your viral load and CD4 counts to determine your response to treatment. Viral load should be tested at the start of treatment and then every three to four months during therapy. CD4 counts should be checked every three to six months.
HIV treatment should reduce your viral load to the point that it's undetectable. That doesn't mean your HIV is gone. It just means that the test isn't sensitive enough to detect it. You can still transmit HIV to others when your viral load is undetectable.
Although it's important to receive medical treatment for HIV/AIDS, it's also essential to take an active role in your own care. The following suggestions may help you stay healthy longer:
People who are infected with HIV sometimes try dietary supplements that claim to boost the immune system or counteract side effects of anti-HIV drugs.
Receiving a diagnosis of any life-threatening illness is devastating. But the emotional, social and financial consequences of HIV/AIDS can make coping with this illness especially difficult — not only for you but also for those closest to you.
Fortunately, numerous services and resources are available to people with HIV. Most HIV/AIDS clinics have social workers, counselors or nurses who can help you with problems directly or put you in touch with people who can. They can arrange for transportation to and from doctor appointments, help with housing and child care, deal with employment and legal issues, and see you through financial emergencies.
Coming to terms with your illness may be the hardest thing you've ever done. For some people, having a strong faith or a sense of something greater than themselves makes this process easier. Others seek counseling from someone who understands HIV/AIDS. Still others make a conscious decision to experience their lives as fully and intensely as they can or to help other people who have the disease.
There's no vaccine to prevent HIV infection and no cure for AIDS. But it's possible to protect yourself and others from infection. That means educating yourself about HIV and avoiding any behavior that allows HIV-infected fluids — blood, semen, vaginal secretions and breast milk — into your body.
To help prevent the spread of HIV:
Consider the drug Truvada. In July 2012, the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of the combination drug emtricitabine-tenofovir (Truvada) to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted HIV infection in those who are at high risk. Truvada is also used as an HIV treatment along with other medications.
When used to help prevent HIV infection, Truvada is only appropriate if your doctor is certain you don't already have an HIV infection. Your doctor should also test for hepatitis B infection. If you have hepatitis B, your doctor should test your kidney function before prescribing Truvada.
Truvada must be taken daily, exactly as prescribed, and you'll need follow-up HIV and kidney function testing every few months. Truvada should only be used along with other prevention strategies such as condom use every time you have sex.
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Kent State Journalism Professor Receives University's 2013 Diversity Trailblazer AwardPosted Nov. 18, 2013
Gene Shelton, associate professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Kent State University, has been awarded the university's 2013 Diversity Trailblazer Award. Kent State's Diversity Trailblazer Award is a university-wide award that recognizes faculty, staff or a departmental group for their significant contributions to enhance diversity and inclusive excellence at Kent State.
Kent State President Lester A. Lefton presented the award to Shelton on Nov. 14 prior to the Kent State Presidential Speaker Series event with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn.
"There were several strong nominations for the 2013 Diversity Trailblazers Award, but out of them all, Gene Shelton's rose to the top," said Alfreda Brown, vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion at Kent State. "Gene Shelton is known as a champion of inclusive diversity and a strong advocate for diversity issues in faculty deliberations. His quiet, passionate but firm way of encouraging openness and helping others understand the challenges of diversity has had a lasting impact upon his colleagues."
Shelton, who also serves as co-chair of the diversity and globalization committee for the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Kent State, said he was overwhelmed when he was notified he would be the recipient of this year's Trailblazer award.
"I am so honored," Shelton said. "Students, colleagues and everyone at Kent State have played a major role in my growth on this campus. This is the highlight of my entire career."
Shelton's career spans more than four decades. After graduating from Kent State in 1972, he became a reporter for The Cleveland Press and host of a public affairs program on Cleveland's NBC affiliate WKYC-TV. While studying for his master's degree at the University of Wisconsin (UW), he was hired to teach journalism at UW-West Bend and he served as the campus public information officer.
An assignment to interview acclaimed singer Roberta Flack for a Milwaukee Sentinel feature in 1975 influenced a career change and a move to Los Angeles. Shelton was hired as a writer and publicist for Motown Records. From Motown, he moved to CBS Records were he worked for Columbia and Epic Records. At Epic, he was Michael Jackson's press agent and wrote the bio for the multiplatinum album "Off The Wall." He was called back to Motown in 1981 to be the label's manager of press and artist relations.
Shelton worked as publicist and press agent for artists such as Jackson, Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie, Ray Charles, Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, the Four Tops, the Temptations, Prince, Al Jarreau, the Isley Brothers, Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys, George Clinton and countless others. He left the music business in 1996 as a vice president of media relations for Warner Bros. Records. He joined Kent State as an instructor in 2003.
"I just want to keep getting better," Shelton added.
For more information about Kent State's Diversity Trailblazer Award, including previous winners, visit www.kent.edu/diversity/trailblazers.cfm.
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Gene Shelton, associate professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Kent State University, was presented with the 2013 Diversity Trailblazer Award by Kent State President Lester A. Lefton. The award is a university-wide honor that recognizes faculty, staff or a departmental group for significant contributions to enhance diversity and inclusive excellence at Kent State.
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By Lyle Fitzsimmons, Contributing NFL Editor
(SportsNetwork.com) - If the Houston Texans ultimately cede control of the AFC's South Division to Indianapolis this season -- after winning it the last two years -- expect bad luck and south Texas product Andrew Luck to be among the named culprits.
Linebacker and defensive leader Brian Cushing became the latest starter to be gnawed by the injury bug two weeks ago at Kansas City, when he suffered a fractured fibula and a torn lateral collateral ligament in his left knee, ending his season prematurely for the second straight year.
Others, including running back Arian Foster and quarterback Matt Schaub have also been impacted on some level by dents and dings, and Schaub's absence for one game with an ankle problem has been compounded by ineffectiveness.
Schaub will remain a healthy non-participant this week against the Colts while Case Keenum -- who started the loss to the Chiefs by necessity -- remains the No. 1 man by design.
The 25-year-old product of the University of Houston threw a touchdown pass and was 15-of-25 for 271 yards in the 17-16 loss to Kansas City, in which the Texans compiled 294 total yards. In the six prior games, Schaub, a veteran of 85 starts over seven seasons with Houston, compiled a 78.8 passer rating.
He threw eight touchdowns and nine interceptions in those six games, with four of the INTs coming back for opposition scores.
"I've got to make decisions I think are best for the football team right now," embattled Texans coach Gary Kubiak said. "The decision I made was based on what I saw take place (against Kansas City) with Case and him taking advantage of an opportunity. I want to see him move forward."
Among Keenum's would-be weapons, Foster is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury and another running back, Ben Tate, is questionable with a rib problem.
Houston, which has scored barely 12 points per game since a 2-0 start, hasn't lost six straight since 2005.
"We had to adjust to that last year," Kubiak said. "We'll have to do that again. It's going to call for some other guys to be vocal. Unfortunately, we've been down this road before and some guys will have to step up."
The Colts, who enter the game with a three-game lead over the Texans in the South, encountered some injuries of their own before the bye week as well.
Veteran wide receiver Reggie Wayne was lost for the season with a torn ACL in his right knee, ending a consecutive games streak that stretched back to 2001 during the early days of Peyton Manning.
Ironically, Wayne was hurt in Manning's return to Indianapolis with the then- unbeaten Denver Broncos, whom the Colts beat, 39-33.
Stepping into his shoes are fellow wide receivers Darrius Heyward-Bey and T.Y. Hilton, along with tight end Coby Fleener.
Heyward-Bey and Fleener each caught TD throws from Andrew Luck against the Broncos.
Luck, the son of ex-Houston Oiler and current West Virginia athletic director Oliver Luck, was actually born in the nation's capital but he spent his formative years in Houston where he began his football journey at Stratford High School before moving on to Stanford University and eventually becoming the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft by the Colts.
Luck will face a Texans defense that's given up a bloated 27.7 points per game, but is the league's best in total defense -- allowing just 267.7 yards per game, 145.6 through the air. He was sacked six times in two games against the Texans in 2012, which the teams split.
"They've got game-wreckers all over the place," Indianapolis coach Chuck Pagano said. "They've got a front seven that is as good as anybody in football. They've got probably the best defensive player in football in J.J. Watt."
Linebacker Robert Mathis, who's also faced the vintage Houston teams, agreed.
"To be the champ, you got to beat the champ. (Houston is) the champ," he said. "We've just got to go down there and handle our business. I've been a part of some division championship teams. They're focused and they want it, it's just a matter of taking care of business.
"We're not looking at their record, because they are the two-time AFC South champions and we respect them as such."
Turn Red to Green.
The Colts have found great success upon reaching the red zone this season and are second-best in the league when it comes to average points per trip. The problem is, they're just the 19th-best team in the league when it comes to reaching that Valhalla territory. The more Houston can force 3s instead of 7s, the better chance it has.
Under Pressure.
Keenum looked uncomfortable when the Chiefs got to him or near him on passing downs. He was able to break containment and create plays on occasion, but when he was pressured and kept in the pocket, he struggled. If the Colts are successful in slowing the Texans' battered run game, they could make things quite difficult for the young passer.
To paraphrase Dennis Green, if the Colts are who they say they are, they'll show it here.
Houston has home field and a lot of players who can still produce, but injuries and ineffectiveness have left a shell where a division champion once resided.
Sports Network predicted outcome: Colts 29, Texans 19


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Windfall for some, irritation for others: Road damage, dust among gripes
January 14, 2011 in The Daily Republic
The dozens of new wind turbines lining the landscape north of White Lake are highly visible signs of economic and energy development.
But construction of the 101-turbine PrairieWinds project and seven-turbine South Dakota Wind Partners project also has left an indelible footprint on the county's designated haul roads, created dust control problems and caused property damage in the past three months, according to some local residents.
Pete and Judy Licht live along 241st Street one of the main haul roads used for the project by Wanzek Construction, based in Fargo, N.D.
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