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Cindy is an economist in the Farm Economy Branch in the Resource and Rural Economics Division. Her research focuses on the economics of farmland markets and agricultural and natural resource policy. Her current research efforts focus primarily on the causal factors of changes in farmland markets, and include analyses of trends in land uses, changes in farmland values and ownership, and the role of tenure in farm production decisions. Her research also includes the economics of conservation policy design and program participation, and analyses of the impacts of farmland preservation programs.
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Nickerson, C., M. Morehart, T. Kuethe, J. Beckman, J. Ifft, and R. Williams. 2012. Trends in Farmland Values and Ownership. USDA-ERS Economic Information Bulletin 92, February.
Nickerson, C. R. Ebel, A. Borchers, and F. Carriazo. 2011. Major Uses of Land in the United States, 2007. USDA-ERS Economic Information Bulletin 89, December.
O'Donoghue, E., R. Hoppe, D. Banker, R. Ebel, K. Fuglie, P. Korb, M. Livingston, C. Nickerson, and C. Sandretto. 2011. The Changing Organization of U.S. Farming. USDA-ERS Economic Information Bulletin 88, December.
Wallander, S., R. Claassen, and C. Nickerson. 2011. The Ethanol Decade: An Expansion of U.S. Corn Production, 2000-09. USDA-ERS Economic Information Bulletin 79, August.
Wallander, S., R. Claassen, and C. Nickerson. 2011. Where Did the Corn Come From to Fuel the Expansion in Ethanol Production? Amber Waves (September): 56-57.
Nickerson, C. and A. Borchers. 2011. "U.S. Farmland Tenure Patterns: Overview," presented at the Agricultural Outlook Forum, Today's Strategies and Tomorrow's Opportunities, Washington, DC, February 2011.
Nickerson, C. 2011. "Sharing and Linking Data Amongst Federal Agencies: Jumping The Informed Consent Hurdle," Invited Panelist Remarks, NORC Conference on Microdata Access, Washington, D.C., February.
Nickerson, C. 2010. "Addressing the Informed Consent "Barrier" to Sharing and Linking Data." Invited Presentation, FCSM/Council of Professional Associations on Federal Statistics Statistical Policy Seminar, Washington, D.C., December.
Nickerson, C. 2010. "Integrating Agriculture and Other Land Use Statistics: the U.S. Experience." Presentation at the International Conference on Agricultural Statistics, Kampala, Uganda, October.
Nickerson, C. 2010. Farm Act's Regional Equity Provision May Entail Conservation Tradeoffs, Amber Waves, (December).
Hand, M., and C. Nickerson. 2010. Targeted Farmers in EQIP Operate More Environmentally Sensitive Land, but Address Different Environmental Needs, Amber Waves, Sept.
Nickerson, C., C. Claassen, R. Durst, L. Hansen, D. Hellerstein. 2009. "Cash or Credit? Tax Credits and Conservation Outcomes" Journal of Soil and Water Conservation 64(1):22A-26A.
Ribaudo, M. and C. Nickerson. 2009. "Agriculture and water quality trading: exploring the possibilities." Journal of Soil and Water Conservation 64(1):1-7.
Nickerson, C. "Effectiveness of Land Management Strategies in Peri-Urban Areas: What Economic Studies Have to Say" and "Land Use and Management in Peri-urban Areas: Experiences in the U.S." Invited speaker at workshop Research and Policy frontiers for the Management of Peri-Urban Lands. Brisbane, Australia, July 8, 2009.
Nickerson, C. "Environmental Benefits Index: a Lever for Balancing Multiple Objectives in the U.S. CRP." Two invited presentations at CSIRO, Canberra and Brisbane Australia, June 26, 2009 and July 3, 2009.
Towe, C., C. Nickerson and N. Bockstael. 2008. "An Empirical Examination of the Timing of Land Conversions in the Presence of Farmland Preservation Programs." AJAE, v90(3), August.
Hand, M. and C. Nickerson. 2008. Conservation Access Provisions May Have Little Impact. Amber Waves, November.
Hardie, I., E. Lichtenberg and C. Nickerson. "Regulation, Open Space and the Value of Land Undergoing Residential Subdivision." Land Economics 83(4): 458-474, 2007.
Nickerson, C. and D. Hellerstein. 2007. "Farmland Preservation Programs: Another Tool for Managing Urban Growth?" Amber Waves, April.
Nickerson, C. 2007. "EQIP Funds Vary by ERS Region." Amber Waves, February.
Cattaneo, A*, D. Hellerstein*, C. Nickerson*, and C. Myers. 2006. Balancing the Multiple Objectives in Conservation Programs. USDA-ERS Economic Research Report 19, May.
Nickerson, C. and D. Hellerstein. 2006. "Conservation Programs: Balancing Outcomes with a Selection Index." Amber Waves finding, June.
Nickerson, C. and D. Hellerstein. 2006. "Farmland Preservation Programs and the Importance of Rural Amenities." Chapter 11 in Swallow and Johnston, eds. Economics and Contemporary Land Use Policy: Development and Conservation at the Rural-Urban Fringe. Resources for the Future, Washington, D.C.
Nickerson, C. and C. Barnard. 2006. Farmland Protection Programs. Chapter 5.6 in Wiebe and Gollehon, eds. Agricultural and Resource Economics Indicators, USDA-ERS EIB-16.
Nickerson, C., Hellerstein, D., 2006. "Resource Issues addressed by CRP contracts varies by region," Amber Waves indicator, April.
Nickerson, C. 2004. "Effectiveness of Farm and Ranch Land Protection Programs: What Economic Studies Have to Say." Chapter 3 in What the Public Values about Farm and Ranch Land. Conference proceedings, Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development, State College, PA.
Nickerson, C. and D. Hellerstein. 2003. "Protecting Rural Amenities through Farmland Preservation Programs." Agricultural and Resource Economics Review 32(1):129-44.
Irwin, E., C. Nickerson and L. Libby. 2003. "Rural Amenities: What Farmland Amenities are Worth." Choices, August.
Nickerson, C and D. Hellerstein. "Rural Amenities: A Key Reason for Farmland Protection." Amber Waves, 2003.
Hellerstein, D., C. Nickerson, P. Feather, D. Mullarkey, A. Tegene, J. Cooper, D. Gadsby, and C. Barnard. 2002. Farmland Protection: the Role of Public Preferences for Rural Amenities. USDA-ERS AER No. 815.
Hellerstein, D* and C. Nickerson*. 2002. "Farmland Protection Programs: What Does the Public Want?" Agricultural Outlook (May).
Nickerson, C. and L. Lynch. 2001. "The Effect of Farmland Preservation Programs on Farmland Prices." American Journal of Agricultural Economics 83(2):341-351.
Heimlich, R. and W. Anderson (contributing authors includes C. Nickerson). 2001. "Development at the Urban Fringe and Beyond: Impacts on Agriculture and Rural Land." USDA-ERS AER No. 803 (June).
Nickerson, Cynthia. 2001."Smart Growth: Implications for Agriculture in Urban Fringe Areas." Agricultural Outlook, pp. 25-28 (April).
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There was a moment tonight at Mars Hill when I walked through Fifty6, gave dozens of hugs and high fives, captured photos and memories with countless people, and then walked past the foursquare court full of preteens calling me back to them and I turned and waved and said I had to go down to The.element. I walked away from Fifty6. For the last time.
And The.element was no better. More hugs, more high fives, more tears.
A student and I would make eye contact. We would stop. I would look them in the eye, place my hands on their shoulder, and tell them how I've seen them grow and how proud I am of the woman or man they have become and are becoming.
More high fives. More hugs. More tears.
The end-of-year celebration ended, students left, and our team of interns and residents were left. At my request – I was just begging for more tears at this point – JLee put one song on repeat as we cleaned up and sat on the couches outside my office together, a dozen of us simultaneously rejoicing that the year was done and refusing to believe it could be true. And we all sang this song:
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Aaron VinceMay 16, 2012
Last night was the first time I'd heard this song. This morning I started arranging it for Euphoria to be performed in next year's set. Love it.
Jim Kast-KeatMay 16, 2012
Nice! It is definitely my current fav. I wonder if it will ever stop making me weepy. (Probably not.)
Julie KeatMay 17, 2012
Life's changes seem huge, actually monumental, especially to those you leave behind. Friendships are rivers and roads because you can always jump back on and it's just like you never left (kind of). We have left friends several times, and reconnecting with them, especially in Marshalltown, seems like we pick up where we left off last time.
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Apple has temporarily suspended users' ability to reset their Apple ID passwords over the phone in the wake of a devastating hack on a journalist.
Wired reporter Mat Honan lost control of several online accounts and had his iPhone, iPad and Macbook erased after a hacker used social engineering techniques to get access to his Amazon and Apple accounts.
The attacker had obtained the last four digits of Honan's credit card number by accessing the reporter's Amazon account, and used those to convince Apple personnel that he was Honan.
He subsequently gained control of the reporter's iCloud account that stored backups and data.
According to Wired reports, an Apple spokeswoman confirmed that the company had suspended password resets over the phone to prevent a reoccurence of the attack.
"We're asking customers who need to reset their password to continue to user our online iForgot system," the spokeswoman said.
"This system can reset a password in one of two ways — either have a password reset sent to an alternate email address already on record or challenge the customer to answer security questions they had previously set up. When we resume over-the-phone password resets, customers will be required to provide even stronger identify verification to reset their password."
It is not known if Apple has implemented the password reset suspension worldwide. Apple Ausyralia has been contacted for comment.
Amazon removed the ability to change email addresses and credit card details for its customers over the phone earlier this week.
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Lagos — Yuan Dickson, an official of Bedmate International Enterprise Company Limited, whose company has been participating in the Lagos Trade Fair and Exhibition for over five years was happy that this year's event was different in terms of patronage by Nigerians.
He said apart from patronage, his company was able to make contacts during the nine-day event that closes today.
Mike Kiki, an official of Ghana Free Zones Board said this in the first time his company participated at the Lagos Fair and that he had no regrets coming to Nigeria for the event.
He told our correspondent that although his mission here was not premised on profitability, the number of visits to the board's stand was encouraging and a manifestation that there is a lot for Nigeria and his country to gain from the board. According to him, Nigerians are accommodating and hospitable.
Fisayo Bello, trader of fabrics company, whose company made a good show at the fair said this year's event was quite different from the previous ones. "The turnout was good. People visited our stand and the patronage was not that bad," she expressed.
There is no doubt that this year's Lagos Trade Fair and Exhibition themed "Promoting Trade for Sustainable Economic Transformation" left positive impression on the minds of participants.
Location boosts fair
The choice of Tafawa Balewa Square for this year's fair boosted patronage, according to exhibitors who spoke with our correspondent. They said the location is in the heart of Lagos and close to hotels and bus terminals where people can easily do shopping and go.
Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) had earlier said it shifted the fair from the Trade Fair Complex Lagos-Badagry Express way because of the ongoing construction works there. Foreign, local exhibition made good showing.
Over 50 foreign and local exhibitors participated in the fair. These foreign countries include: Taiwan, Japan, Egypt, China, Ghana and other neighbouring African countries.
Local companies like Dangote, NEM insurance, First Bank also participated. In addition, the companies provided casual jobs to unemployed youths who helped them market their products. Some of the items sold at the fair included: electronics, textiles, food items, services and etc.
Lagos Chamber explains mission
LCCI, organizer of the fair explained that it chose the theme of the fair to underscore the significance of trade in the realization of the nation's collective aspirations of rapid economic transformation.
President of the chamber, Mr Goodie Ibru said it is through trade that domestic companies can take advantage of bigger markets at regional, continental and global levels.
He said, "This trade fair offers an excellent platform for the promotion of domestic and international trade. However, for us to benefit from trade, local companies must be competitive. Therefore, the creation of an enabling environment to enhance competition is crucial."
NACCIMA endorses fair
President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dr Herb Ademola Ajayi said putting up trade fair expositions and promotions is the only way Nigerian organised private sector can reposition itself to face the emerging challenges of global competition.
He said government must continue to facilitate as partner in progress by ensuring the prevalence of a conducive and enabling environment, including functional and efficient infrastructural and security facilities in the country.
Jonathan says fair timely
President Goodluck Jonathan who was represented at the occasion by Minister for Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga, said the importance of trade fairs and exhibitions in the expansion of trade and promotion of economic diversification cannot be over-emphasized as it creates opportunities for buyers and sellers to meet and forge partnerships that can last for a long time.
According to him, the theme of the fair is appropriate and very timely in view of the fact that Nigeria like many other developing countries is prepared to streamline trade in its development strategies.
He said the consensus amongst policy makers and the private sector is that in the current economic climate where most economies are battling to reduce budget deficits, reduce unemployment and tackle their sovereign debt crises, the most potent tool for sustainable and inclusive economic growth is trade and investment.
"It is therefore not surprising to see that the global trend is for presidents, Prime Ministers and Trade and Investment Ministers to embark on trade missions to strategic countries with members of the private sector to look for the opportunity to attract investments and develop sustainable trading relationships," Aganga stated.
He commended the leadership of the LCCI for its effort in organizing and sustaining the fair over the years and expressed hope that they would take full advantage of this fair to contribute meaningfully to the expansion of trade for the sustainable economic growth of the nation
Low points of the fair
Although participants commended the Lagos chamber of commerce over the organization of this year's fair, this didn't mean it was perfect. One of its inadequacies was infrastructure to provide requisite comfort for exhibitors.
A senior official of a Taiwanese company, Chuk Protech Company Limited told our correspondent that power supply was not adequate. "You can see how I'm sweating. Power supply to the exhibitors here is not adequate. I think the organizers should work on this in future editions of the fair," he said.
He also said security was not tight enough to protect exhibitors and their wares. He said, "Yesterday [Wednesday], someone boldly walked up to my colleague, took his phone and disappeared."
Our correspondent also noticed that the days individual companies, corporate bodies and state governments were to address participants were not followed as scheduled in the trade fair brochure. This posed serious challenges to journalists who covered the event.
We tried our best - Organiser
Director-General of Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Mr Muda Yusuff said the fair was successful given the resources challenge the chamber faced. He told our correspondent that the chamber spent huge sums of money to put up over 60 mobile toilets, rent generators and provide security.
According to him, government should in subsequent editions of the fair provide facilities for organizers, saying this will go a long way in tackling some of the challenges that bedevilled the fair.
Aganga task
Minister Aganga, in his remarks at the opening ceremony of the fair, tasked LCCI to develop key performance indicators at the fair, know the number and value of transactions as well as the number and diversity of the participants.
He tasked them to collate the diversities of the products brought to the fair.


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A microkeratome 10 for use in ophthalmic surgery includes a bar-link drive 20 connected to a cutting-head 36. A fixation ring 34 attaches to a patient's eye and is coupled to the bar-link drive 20 to the drive the cutting-head 36 at least partially across the fixation ring 34.
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a slider-crank mechanism;
a cutting-head connected to the slider-crank mechanism;
a fixation ring coupled to the slider-crank mechanism; and
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Priority is hereby claimed in the present nonprovisional application to Provisional Application Ser. No. 60,461,086 filed Apr. 7, 2003, in accordance with 37 CFR 1.78(a)(4).
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention is directed to a medical device used during eye surgery. In particular, the present invention is directed towards a microkeratome for cutting a cornea of a patient's eye and creating a flap of corneal tissue.
2. Description of Related Art
Laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis or LASIK surgery has become a fairly common procedure for correcting refractive errors in a patient's sight. Such LASIK surgery may eliminate or greatly reduce the need for the patient to use eyeglasses or contact lenses.
In LASIK surgery, a laser ablates a certain amount of corneal tissue to change the curvature of the cornea in order to reduce or eliminate the refractive errors inherently contained in the cornea. Before such laser ablation occurs in the LASIK procedure, a corneal flap is commonly formed with an instrument known as a microkeratome. A microkeratome is well known in the art, and generally includes a blade that is manually pushed or mechanically driven along a path across a suction ring, which holds the cornea in place during operation of the microkeratome. It is also common to oscillate the cutting blade in a direction transverse to a direction of the cutting path.
Unlike initial microkeratomes that removed a slice of corneal tissue from the eye, microkeratomes used in LASIK surgery create a flap with a corneal hinge. In other words, the microkeratome does not remove corneal tissue from the eye, but rather creates a flap which remains connected to the cornea of the patient at a hinge. Initially this hinge was created nasally or on the side of the eye by microkeratomes that traveled in a straight path across the suction ring. This allowed the main body and motor of the microkeratome to extend temporally from the patient. In this way the microkeratome avoided any interference with a patient's cheek, eyebrow, or nose during creation of the flap.
Microkeratomes then developed so that the hinge could be formed superiorly or at the top of the eye (known as a superior hinge). This was made possible by such microkeratomes as described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,624,456 to Hellenkamp, which description is incorporated in its entirety by reference. Hellenkamp avoided interference with a patient's anatomy by designing the microkeratome to be built vertically with the motor and cutting-head assembly directly above the cutting blade and pivoting across the suction ring. This allowed a superior hinge to be formed on the patient's eye, which many physicians believe is preferable to a nasal hinge because the superior hinge aligns with the blinking of the eye. In addition, such compact vertical design would even allow a nasal hinge to be formed.
While one embodiment of the Hellenkamp microkeratome has been a very successful commercial product known as the Bausch & Lomb Hansatome™, certain improvements to it and other pivoting microkeratomes are desired. For instance, the gear-track of the Hansatome may lead to jamming if the gear-track of the suction ring and the gear of the cutting-head assembly are not perfectly matched or if debris becomes lodged in the gear teeth. Therefore, it would be desirable to eliminate any gearing between the suction ring and the microkeratome cutting-head. The gearing also makes it difficult to mass-produce suction rings and cutting-heads which are interchangeable, which is highly desired for servicing and repairing the microkeratomes.
Other prior art pivoting microkeratomes, such as those available from Moria S.A. and known as CB microkeratomes or M2 microkeratomes have attempted to move the gear-track. Essentially, a crown gear has been formed on top of the pivot point in place of the gear-track of the Hansatome and a worm/worm gear interconnects the motor and the crown gear. Again, because of the gear interface between the suction ring and the cutting-head assembly, jamming is likely to occur. In fact, jamming may be more likely to occur on the CB unit because the torque required to pivot the microkeratome about a central pivot point is greater than the torque required for the outer gear-track of the Hansatome. The M2 attempts to overcome this jamming problem of the CB by substituting two motors to perform the function of one. That is, one motor for pivoting and a second separate motor for oscillating the cutting blade, thereby having more power available to overcome any gearing mismatch. This is in contrast to the Hansatome and the CB, which both use one motor for both the functions of translating the microkeratome across the suction ring and for oscillating the blade.
It would be desirable to provide a robust microkeratome design, which uses a compact and less expensive single motor design and still eliminates or greatly reduces the potential for jamming to occur. A single motor design is less expensive and potentially more reliable than a design utilizing two (2) motors, such as the M2.
Other prior art microkeratomes have avoided the potential for jamming during translation of the microkeratome head across the suction ring by simply eliminating a translation motor, and thereby, creating a manual microkeratome device which relies on the surgeon to push or pivot the microkeratome across the suction ring manually. However, it is believed that the consistency of depth of cut is sacrificed by the manual microkeratomes as are known in the prior art, as the thickness of the corneal flap is directly related to the speed of movement of the cutting-head across the suction ring. In addition, such prior art manual microkeratomes require a much more significant learning curve on the part of the surgeon than the use of an automated microkeratome.
A microkeratome 10 is shown in an exploded perspective view in
A cutting-head 36 is preferably connected to drive 20 at link 24 with a snap-on connector 38 which requires less than 360� of rotation of the cutting-head 36 relative to the drive 20 for connection of the cutting-head, thereby resulting in a quick-connection of the cutting-head 36 to the drive 20. Cutting-head 36 is preferably formed of stainless steel. Cutting head 36 may comprise a unitary body or be formed from 2 or more pieces. Snap-on connector 38 is preferably connected to drive link 24 via retaining ring 40 being received in groove 42, though other connections are possible, such as screw threads, a spring snap, or an annular spring snap. Although other connectors can be used, utilizing snap-on connector 38 or another quick-connection embodiment avoids the cumbersome use of the prior art threaded connection. This allows a user to quickly assemble and disassemble the microkeratome 10, which can be a significant benefit in a busy operating room.
Microkeratome 10 utilizes a cutting blade assembly 44. Cutting blade assembly 44 is preferably similar to that described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,051,009 to Hellenkamp, et al., which is incorporated herein by reference. The cutting blade assembly comprises a blade and a blade holder secured to the blade. Although the blade can be a wide variety of configurations, such as rectangular, triangular, partially elliptical, partially circular, etc., preferably the width of the blade is decreased from the front to the rear to avoid interference with suction ring 34. Assembly 44 is held within cutting-head 36 by door 46 and screws 48. In operation, cutting blade assembly 44 is preferably oscillated by eccentric drive head 18 as the motor 12 drives bar-link drive 20 across suction ring 34.
Suction or fixation ring 34 is for attachment to a patient's eye (not shown) in a manner well known in the art and is preferably constructed of stainless steel. Ring 34 is preferably coupled to the bar-link drive 20 via drive link pins 26 and 28. Hence, bar-link drive 20, drives the cutting-head 36 at least partially across fixation ring 34 to form a corneal flap. The cutting blade assembly 44 is oscillated at a rate and driven across fixation ring 34 at a speed such as are commonly used in the prior art though various oscillation and drive speeds may be used. The blade preferably oscillates at approximately 7,200 cycles/minute and transverses across the eye at approximately 1.6 revolutions per minute. It is preferred to maintain this same ratio between the blade cycles and the traverse speed; therefore, if the ratio is maintained the speed may vary and still achieve acceptable precision. Dowel pin 30 preferably cooperates with slot 50 to limit the extent to which cutting-head 36 may be driven across fixation ring 34. Other means of restricting movement of cutting head 36, such as are known to those skilled in the art can be utilized. Pin 52 may also be used to cooperate with surface 54 to orient cutting-head 36 to the fixation ring 34 in a start position.
Dowel pins 32 and 33 preferably cooperate with snap-on connector 38 to act as a left or right eye selector, as described in detail below.
Advantageously, elevation pin 56 of the fixation ring 34 acts to hold the arm post 26 above a slot 58 of the fixation ring 34 to improve the ease of assembly of the drive 20 onto the fixation ring 34. Specifically, elevation pin 56 holds the arm post 26 or 28 above the slot 58 of the fixation ring 34 until the arm post 26 or 28 is above the slot 58 and in position to drop into slot 58.
Snap-on connector 38 includes a left/right selector comprising handle 60 and detent arms 62 and 64 for mating with dowel pins 32 and 33. The left/right selector is alternately moveable between a start position of the drive for a patient's left eye and start position for a patient's right eye. Specifically, the dowel pin 32 mates with detent arm 62 which is connected to drive arm 24, and thereby connects the motor 12 to drive arm 24, wherein connection post 28 becomes a pivot point of movement of the microkeratome 10. For the other eye, detent arm 64 mates with dowel pin 33 to connect drive arm 22 to the motor 12, thereby making connection post 26 the pivot point with relation to fixation ring 34.
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Though the use of a pin 30 and slot 50 is preferably used to limit the length of translation of the cutting-head 36 across the fixation ring 34, it is possible that the length of slot 58 could be used to determine the length of translation of the drive 20 across the fixation ring 34. As can be easily seen in
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The last King of Numenor. Never a legitimate ruler, he usurped the thrown and began what was to be known as the Akallebeth (Downfall of Numenor). Under him, his nearly unstoppable armies conquered many realms and captured the Dark Lord and brought him the island nation. At first captive, Sauron eventually gained the trust of Ar-Pharazon and persuaded him to invade the lands west of Numenor (forbidden to Men) under the promise he will capture the secret of immortality. But he was deceived. As soon as Pharazon stepped foot on Aman, his entire fleet of ships were sunk and Numenor was swallowed by the ocean. Many great things were lost due to Ar-Pharazon's actions.
His eyes are twilight gray due to Sauron's persuasion and his armament was inspired by Alan Lee's early sketch-work for the movies. His shield is an updated version of a shield I did a while ago. His mace is very similar to Sauroman's staff in the movies. I gave him very light, almost ceremonial armor to reflect his arrogance that he wouldn't need protection because he is such a grand figure.
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Comedian Vince Barnett is a father. He has over 30+ years of life experiences managing relationships, marriages, divorces, jobs and working with other people. Vince is a hilarious comedian and great story teller. He has written and performed numerous jokes and stories at venues all over.
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Well, you Guys are amazing. I'm loving the conversations, the advice and the encouragement that's constantly streaming through via the comments. So interesting, entertaining and funny! How much easier is it to do stuff with friends? As I've said many times, hang out with people who will drag you up, not down. I'm also loving the honesty and humanity that's coming through with some of the feedback…
Quote of the Day:
"I have a headache and a massive urge to strangle Harps." (Tracey).
Gulp. (sweat).
Three days into the Doing Project and it seems that the reality stick has well and truly smashed a few of us over the head. Who knew that a single day without our routine fluid intake could generate such a response? Both psychological and physiological. And, dare I say, emotional? Caffeine withdrawal is a bitch isn't it? Headache anyone? Grumpiness anyone? Jitters anyone? You know that both caffeine and sugar are addictive stimulants right?
Just saying.
So Team, what have the first three days taught you? What have you learned about… you? Has there been any kind of shift? Realisation? Awareness? Light bulb moment? Are the wheels of change turning on any level? If so, how? Let us know the what, why and how. Also, let us know what you might do about it.
Remember, this seven-day group adventure is designed to be a catalyst. It's not 'the story' but rather, the introduction. It's your job to write the story. What we're doing here is nothing more than a starting point for bigger, better and more permanent things in your world.
Well, that's the intention.
Big Picture
While I'm interested in what you do over the seven days, I'm way more interested in what you do once the dust has settled and we're a few weeks (months) down the track. Life is not a week. Or a seven-day project. Use this time to listen to what your inner voice (wisdom) is telling you. Also, listen to what your body is telling you. I know for a fact that – when it comes to the physical stuff – some of you have been putting shit off for far too long. As I shared with you recently, you're always being spoken to, the question is: are you paying attention?
*Takes off coach's hat and changes tone of voice.
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Hey TraceyPH! Congrats, you've scored yourself an Everlast pack just for being part of the Doing Project. Easy peasy. Good for you. And to FranM, Laura (4.36pm), Tracey (ftkelly) and Soph E, get in contact with Johnnie and he will send you some me-dot-com freebies. So there.
Challenge Four: 15 minute Walk, Jog, Run
Today's challenge requires you to make two initial decisions: (1) which activity or combination of activities will you do and (2) the appropriate intensity at which you will complete your chosen task. Taking into account the fact that we're all different (fitness, age, health, medical issues, training history), it would be irresponsible and inappropriate for me to set a non-negotiable, inflexible exercise challenge. One program would be perfect for some, too easy for some and dangerous for others. With that in mind, today's task provides you with plenty of flexibility as to how you spend your fifteen minutes.
So, day four of the Doing Project requires you to walk, jog or run. Simple. My only (other) request today is that you work at a level that is somewhere between moderate and hard on YOUR intensity scale. Of course, one person's gentle stroll will be the equivalent of another person's uphill run into the wind. It's all about you. You can complete this task indoors or outdoors. On a treadmill or a running track. Slow or fast. With music or without. Alone or with a friend. Through a forest or suburbia. Barefoot or not. In soft sand or on a concrete path. Uphill or down. With additional weight or without. Naked or clothed.
If you're at the gym, maybe avoid the naked.
Some of you might want to try a combo (walk, jog). Kind of like McDonalds but healthier. If you haven't jogged or run since the nineties, you might want to try a very slow gallop mixed in with some walking. Even for ten or twenty seconds. You might surprise yourself. My dad is seventy-two and he introduced some running into his walking program at seventy! For some of you, a fifteen second jog followed by a forty-five second walk (x 15) might be a reasonable place to start. Anyway, you'll figure it out. Listen to your body.
As always, if you're unsure, always go the safe option. If you consider this activity to be a health risk for you, avoid it altogether. Of course, this program is not a personal exercise prescription.
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Toshiba Satellite C70D SeriesProcessor: AMD A-Series A6-5200
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Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
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A6-5200: Quad-core APU for low-end laptops, codenamed Kabini. Based on the Jaguar architecture. Integrates an Radeon HD 8400 graphics card.
17.3: Meanwhile the 17 inch display size is a more frequently offered standard format for desktop-replacements. The DTR-laptops can't be carried easily, need much energy but on the other side texts can be read easily and high resolutions are no problem. DTR mainly are intended for stationary usage on desks, where the weight and the energy need are unimportant.
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iPhone 3G S Speeds and Feeds Revealed: 256MB RAM, 600Mhz CPU
T-Mobile Netherlands (via Wired) has let slip the formerly elusive specs for the iPhone 3G S:
- 256MB of RAM
- 600Mhz CPU
Anandtech (via Macrumors) gives further info:
Although unannounced, the iPhone 3GS uses (again) a Samsung SoC but this time instead of the ARM11 + MBX-Lite combo it's got a Cortex A8 and PowerVR SGX; just like the [Palm] Pre.
So add that to the fast PowerVR SGX graphics core, and -- to quote Steve Jobs -- it's a screamer!
Update: Apple Insider has a great run down of the technology inside the chipsets.
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@tkd27 other than historically bloated, buggy Adobe Mac OS X Flash builds that still have no signs of being optimized, cause unprecedented amounts of browser crashes and hangs, are a vector for malware attacks due to bugs in code interpretations, and use a shady hidden Flash Cookie system to violate privacy.
But yeah, other than that... ;)
Well actually it was 620Mhz but it was underclocked to 412Mhz to preserve battery.
So with this put out there that the Pre and iPhone has the exact same CPU and GPU...we know that they both can basically push the same limits on apps.
Throw in Android and Doughnut using Open GL ES 2.0 and the future Snapdragon/Tegra chipsets being made for Android...we're going to have a nice little showdown of who pumps out the most beautiful AND functional apps.
So with this put out there that the Pre and iPhone has the exact same CPU and GPU…
we know that they both can basically push the same limits on apps.
Not quite - Pre uses HTML and Javascript for apps...in addition, lots of resources are used for supporting multitasking.
iphone has compiled apps. so the 3gs will smoke the Pre.
Not speaking on the "compilation" of apps. The iPhone would have to have more apps than the Pre I hope.
But you are right with the multitasking bit. But from just current apps...they seem to possess the visual appeal and functionality of apps in the App Store. So even with that...
iPhone 3G will become obsolete as more high-end games will start to use the fast processing speed and high capacity ram that 3G couldn't handle.
Don't count on it. The ARM Cortex A8 uses more power than previous processor. If you would like to see what happens to battery life after multitasking is added...look at the Pre. In theory...because the processor speeds things up and gets the iPhone into standby quicker thats what lets it preserve battery life. Throw in constant multitask (not unlike the Pre) then you get battery life like the Pre


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The choices in this month's poll are: Software Distribution Status (Top 10 & Last 7 Days) OR List of PCs by Keyboard Description.
a) Software Distribution Status (Top 10 & Last 7 Days) is designed to mimic the software distribution status dashboard within the Configuration Manager console by making it easier to read and understand. As a bonus, you don't need to access the console in order to view this report.
b) List of PCs by Keyboard Description returns a list of PCs by a particular keyboard description. This information is useful as it will allow you to locate all workstations with a particular keyboard. For example, if you need to locate all TBITS keyboards within your organization for the migration from Windows XP to Windows 7, this report will allow you to ensure that your end users have the correct keyboard.
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Mi Vale Madre and Live2Ride's 08 Baja ADVenture. An open invitation
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We head out to Algodones, MX heres the border coming up
The Border guards were friendly " Hey welcome to Mexico we're open 24 hours a day ...no cover charge any time" Once over I quickly lreaned about how proud they are of "ALTO signs and "Topes" I believe this is how we ended up getting split up. Let's see go-stop-go-left turn right turn stop-go-right, right, left -stop...you get the picture.
Wow me made it to the outskirts of town cool; where's the rest of the group?
Burt lead us on down to Guadeloupe Victoria and said this is a banko with an ATM inside wait there I'll be back
An hour later he was back, as Tim's aforementioned Burt had a little setback.
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Research Interests: My research is an integration of Occupational Health Psychology and Quantitative Psychology. I focus on developing technology-based supportive interventions for reducing stress and preventing problem behaviors among young adults and employed individuals. I am specifically Interested in conceptual and methodological aspects relating to the development of adaptive interventions that are delivered via mobile devices and that provide support in real-time to people as they go about their daily lives.
Key words: Social Support, Work Stress, Employee Health and Well-Being, Adaptive Interventions, Just In Time Adaptive Interventions (JITAIs).
2014 Summer Institute on Innovative Methods
Experimental Design and Analysis Methods for Developing Adaptive Interventions: Getting SMART, Instructor
The overarching goals of this two-day workshop are to
(a) provide an introduction to adaptive interventions;
(b) help participants gain the background needed to plan a Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial (SMART);
(c) help participants learn how to implement data analytic methods with SMART study data to construct adaptive interventions.
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI June 19-20 2014
Funded by NIH/NIDA, The Methodology Center at PSU
Methods for Just In Time Adaptive Interventions (JITAIs), Instructor
Workshop for discussing conceptual and methodological issues in optimizing JITAIs
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI August 16 2013
Funded by SRC/ISR, NIH/NIDA, Mcubed
Quantitative Methodology Program Seminar, Coordinator/Instructor
Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI
Advanced Regression Analysis workshop, Organizer/Speaker
The international summer workshop series in advanced research methods
Recanati School of Business, Tel Aviv University, Israel
Part of CARMA: Research Methods Education for the Global Classroom
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mHealth Training / mHealth Summit 2014
Washington DC; December 2014
On SMART and Factorial Designs: Application to mHealth Research. Speaker
mHealth evidence wireless workshop; Wireless Health 2014
Bethesda, MD; October 2014
On SMART and Factorial Designs: Application to mHealth Research. Speaker
mHealth evidence NIH/OBSSR Panel
Bethesda, MD; October 2014
Experimental Designs for Developing mHealth Interventions. Speaker
NIH/OBSSR online mHealth training.
July 2014
From SMART to Just In Time Adaptive Interventions. Speaker
NIH Workshop on Innovative Study Designs and Methods for Developing, Testing and Implementing Behavioral Interventions.
Bethesda, MD; April 2014
Pre-Meeting Conference Workshop on the Design and Conduct of Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trials. Speaker
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Philadelphia, PA; May 2014
mHealth Research methods and Design.. Instructor
NIH/OBSSR brief mHealth training (online)
Bethesda, MD; March 2014
Research Methodology for mHealth. Instructor
NIH/OBSSR mHealth training workshop
Washington DC; December 2013
On MOST, SMART and Factorial Designs. Speaker
Department of Psychiatry, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Dartmouth College, November 2013
On MOST, SMART and Factorial Designs. Speaker
NIH/NIDA Division of Clinical Neuroscience & Behavioral Research (DCNBR)
Meeting on Overcoming Barriers and Making Adolescent Drug Abuse Treatment More Community
Bethesda, MD, June 2013
Being SMART about adapting interventions: An introduction to Adaptive Interventions and SMART designs. Speaker
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Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco's Annual Meeting
March, 2013
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Q-learning: A data analysis method for developing behavioral interventions. Presenter
Department of Psychology Seminar
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Experimental Designs for Intervention Development. Speaker
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My son has been learning to build tall towers of playing cards: pyramids of triangle upon triangle, Kings leaning on Jacks, a floor of spades, a roof of diamonds.
You know the cliché—are you building a house of cards? Something improbable, impermanent, that will collapse in a heap if you breathe too hard?
It's a building without a foundation, and it takes a lot of effort to create. It sure does look cool, though.
I'm thinking a lot about what we're all building, these days.
Starting with WHY
In his book Start With Why, Simon Sinek encourages us to think about not just WHAT we build, or HOW we build it, but WHY we're building at all.
Our WHY is what motivates us. It's what we're really trying to accomplish.
When we start something (a blog, a project, a book, a shop, a company) we usually know what we're about. We know WHY we're doing this thing. We want to help someone, inspire someone, bless someone, teach someone. We want to change something. We want to be of service.
As our projects grow—as our brands grow, as our names grow—though, sometimes we start to waver. We forget to act from that place of purpose, and start acting out of self-preservation.
Staying focused on our WHY is the challenge.
Staying with WHY
Sinek writes:
"Gaining clarity of WHY, ironically, is not the hard part. It is the discipline to trust one's gut, to stay true to one's purpose, cause or beliefs. Remaining completely in balance and authentic is the most difficult part."
Because it's true: as you grow, you do have something to lose. Time, money, attention, followers. Contracts. Relationships. Momentum. Routines.
Maybe you start making choices that won't offend anyone. Playing it safe. Not rocking the boat.
But keeping quiet, hiding rough edges — that isn't what you were made for, is it?
You have to know what you're about, and keep being about it, even though not everyone will follow. You still have to share your opinions. You still have to take a stand. If you know what you're called to do—your WHY—sticking with it matters.
False Security
Sometimes I don't even play it safe, I just stop playing.
For example: a big influx of blog traffic? Suddenly everything I intended to publish seems not quite good enough. I should just wait on that, I tell myself. I freeze up.
That's not serving my WHY, and it isn't serving my readers. I'm not being driven by my purpose anymore, I'm giving in to being driven by fear—fear of not being good enough.
When I focus on ME, I feel like I need to protect myself from judgment and critique. When I keep my focus where it should be—on WHY I write—I can keep going, one word falling into place after another.
Fear-based or Service-based
Working to maintain your success isn't the same as working in service of your WHY, your purpose, your calling—and spinning your wheels to keep everyone happy isn't sustainable. It's fear-based, not service-based.
It does keep us busy, though. It's a lot of work, trying not to step on any toes. It takes a lot of effort, to keep looking successful. And it's easy to confuse hard work with important work.
So what are we working toward?
Are we building houses of cards?
Are we building lives without substance, without a foundation to stand on? Something flimsy, ephemeral?
Even building a house of cards takes effort. That same effort could go into building something lasting.
Self or Service
Without the foundation of our calling, without the grounding of our WHY (our call to serve, to teach, to inspire), what are we left with?
We can spend our days trying to protect our image, our access, our audience. That's like trying to protect the wind.
Or we can let go of all of that. We can focus on our purpose. Pursue that. Make sure our actions flow from our WHY.
We get to ask ourselves: What are our lives going to be about today? What will they be about tomorrow? What will our legacy look like?
Every day, we get to choose to focus on either what we do, or why we do it. Self, or calling. What's it going to be?
And how will you stay focused?


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Date: June 24, 2015
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) training is planned for the Washington-Wilkes Career Center through the Office of Economic Development's Continuing Education Department. CNA training provides students with the necessary information and skills needed to work as a Nurse Aide in a variety of healthcare settings. Upon successful completion of the program, students can take the Georgia Certified Nurse Aid Exam. The CNA program at Athens Technical College is approved by the Georgia Medical Care Foundation.
Date: June 22, 2015
The Financial Aid Office is offering several Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) workshops over the next two weeks to assist students in completing their FAFSAs for the new aid year. Students should bring 2014 tax information and, if needed, parents' 2014 tax information.
Date: June 19, 2015
College students in Georgia and Brazil will soon be able to take advantage of additional reciprocal educational and training opportunities, thanks to an agreement between the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and São Paulo's technical education system, Centro Paula Souza (CPS). A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed Thursday in Brazil by TCSG Commissioner Gretchen Corbin and CPS Director Laura Laganá during an economic development mission led by Gov. Nathan Deal.
Date: June 19, 2015
The Automotive Technology program was chosen to host a Sonnax Road Show demonstration on May 21 during their Automatic Transmission class. The Sonnax Road Show is a series of valve body diagnostic and reaming seminars held throughout the United States and Canada. Athens Technical College was one of only a handful of sites in the southeast selected for a demonstration this summer.
June 12, 2015
An additional five-week Summer session will start on Monday, July 6. Core courses available online include Literature and Composition (ENGL 1102), U.S. History II (HIST 2112), Introductory Psychology (PSYC 1101), and Public Speaking (SPCH 1101). First Semester Seminar (FSSE 1000) will also be offered.
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"The Idea of North" makes its debut in Hong Kong
The Australian a cappella quartet "The Idea of North", officially recognised as a world class act, will make its debut in Hong Kong at a concert in November.
The programme includes "Fields of Gold", "Mas Que Nada", "People Get Ready", "Don't Wait Too Long", "Isn't She Lovely", "But Not For Me", "Secret Love" and "Chili Con Carne". The concert features the quartet with their pure vocals to re-invent a cappella and taking it to new heights.
"The Idea of North" have a diverse repertoire of songs from jazz, pop and contemporary standards and ballads, liberally mixed with original compositions and all superbly arranged in the group's unique style.
Their outstanding performances earned them "The Harmony Sweepstakes", "Audience Favourite" and "Best Arrangement" awards in 2003. They are the first non-US group to win this prestigious award in the historical and largest international open a cappella competition in the world.
The Sydney Morning Herald commented "in terms of quality of ensemble and elegance of arrangements, this group's work is in the same league as that of The Swingle Singers in their heyday. On top of that, they incorporate a wry, deadpan Australian sense of humour that made their performance immensely entertaining." Renowned jazz musician James Morrison described them as "the best contemporary a cappella quartet in Australia".
The group was formed by soprano Sally Cameron, alto Naomi Crellin, tenor Nick Begbie and bass Andrew Piper in 1993. Acclaimed as an "a cappella quartet" and a "jazz vocal quartet", it has given more than 100 performances each year throughout Australia, the USA, Asia and Europe.
Presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, "A Cappella Series: The Idea of North" concert will be staged at 8pm on November 18 (Sunday) at the Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall. Tickets priced at $120, $200 and $280, are now available at URBTIX outlets. Half-price tickets are available for senior citizens, people with disabilities, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients (limited tickets for students and CSSA recipients available on a first-come, first-served basis). A 10% discount applies to Friends of LCSD performing venues. Group discount on purchase with "A Cappella Series: Semiscon Vocal Band" is also available. For more details, please check programme leaflet.
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The monster Midwest storm will move our way today and overspread the region with a good soaking rain! While the drive in will be dry, the ride home will be a different story. Models predict 1 to 2 inches of rain and that is why there is a Flood Watch up for parts of Northern Virginia, D.C. and northward to the PA border. While just rain will fall locally, a mix of sleet and freezing rain is likely for elevations 1,000 feet or greater, near and along I-81 where a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 6PM. Rain ends late tonight with gusty breezes followed by a brief warm-up Wednesday where temperatures could soar to near 60°, with a late day shower or sprinkle, mainly north. Colder weather moves in for the end of the week! Have a great day!
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Tony Parker isn't taking his scratched retina injury incurred from the Chris Brown and Drake brawl lightly. Can you blame the guy? He kind of needs to see well to play basketball. TMZ reports the San Antonio Spurs player filed a lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court against W.i.P. club for $20 million. In the lawsuit Parker accuses the club's security of negligence for letting in both Drake and Chris Brown in at the same time. He also says the club knew there was "bad blood between Drake and Brown" and they continued serving alcohol to all parties involved in the melee despite their visible intoxication. Parker is trying to take ballin' (and we're not talking about on the court) to a whole different level. Read more…
Tony Parker The Latest Victim Of The Chris Brown/Drake Brawl; Breezy's Lawyer Blames Drake
We've already seen photos of collateral damage stemming from the Chris Brown/Drake nightclub brawl earlier this week, but once you hurt Tony Parker's ocular cavity? That, our friends, is a bridge too fair. "I was there with a bunch of friends when a fight broke out. They started to throw bottles about. I got it all," the NBA star admitted today about receiving eye damage during the feud at Club W.I.P. "The cornea has been touched. I can't do anything for seven days. But I was lucky. The injury won't prevent me from competing in the Olympics in any way." Frankly, Breezy and Drake can stand face-to-face smashing bottles over each other's heads Three Stooges-style for all we care, but if they screw up America's chances for a gold medal, so help us god…Wait a minute, isn't Tony playing for the French team? Was this all some kind of genius conspiracy?
Speaking of conspiracies, we love the rumor circulating about the note Chris Brown allegedly tried to send over to Drake with a $2,000 bottle of Ace of Spades champagne, the note that started it all which supposedly read, "I'm still f— Rihanna." According to Brown's lawyer Mark Geragos today, however, "I turned over evidence that clearly demonstrates that it is Drake who instigated all of this. I think it's clear that the cops view Chris, (bodyguard) Pat and (girlfriend) Karrueche as victims." Breezy was supposedly sent that note with his lady in the club? Lord have mercy. Then there's the fact that the NYPD is investigating whether gunshots might have been fired in the club. "We have several eyewitnesses telling detectives they heard what they believed to be shots fired during the disturbance," police spokesperson Paul Browne said today. Needless to say, we like this a lot less. Not at all, really. Please don't let that be true, is what we're saying.
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Eva Longoria Gets Her Revenge on Tony Parker
Eva Longoria didn't get mad at Tony Parker, she got even. At least if you believe the latest chapter in their split saga that's making the rounds today. We know the pair agreed to divorce after Eva discovered intimate text messages on her husbands phone that were sent by Erin Barry, the wife of fellow San Antonio's Spur Brent Barry. But according to Radar Online this had happened weeks ago. The two were apparently still discussing when to reveal their breakup to the world when Eva sprung the divorce papers on him yesterday.
"Eva was hurt and she wanted a little revenge," the source told Radar. "So she blindsided Tony with the divorce filing. They were working out the details about who was going to file and when. They didn't want it to become a messy divorce. Then Eva got a little revenge and didn't tell Tony she was filing and dropped the papers on him, catching him off balance for the media blitz."
On top of that, she also made the relationship between her husband and Erin Barry public as well. Despite admitting to the text messages, both Erin and Tony deny that their relationship was ever a physical one. But as the two couples had been friends for some time, Longoria felt understandably stabbed in the back. "Eva is furious that Tony started a relationship with a woman she knew, a woman they went out with as couple friends. She felt betrayed by Tony and this is how she got a small measure of revenge."
And it looks like the revenge rocked more than just Tony. Brent Barry is reportedly filing for divorce from Erin this afternoon.
Eva Longoria And Tony Parker Are Not Divorcing
False alarm? Reports broke yesterday that Tony Parker and Eva Longoria were splitting up to the sounds of a collective WTF? They seem happy together, and Eva looked pretty much as home on his lap at the 2nd Annual Rally For Kids With Cancer not even a month ago. What gives? Apparently, nothing, because according to Eva's spokesperson Liza Anderson the story has no merit, and Tony and Eva are not divorcing.
TMZ retracted the story they had posted, and are now reporting that Tony doesn't even have a divorce lawyer to begin with. They've stated, "A rep for Eva Longoria tells TMZ our story that Tony Parker filed for divorce is not true… Eva's rep tells us Tony did not file and does not even have a divorce lawyer.†The misconception came from the fact that two clerks at Bexar County Courthouse, Texas, had said that the divorce case was filed and sealed by a family law judge. TMZ has posted, "Another clerk at the courthouse now tells us she's in charge of sealed cases and says no such case has crossed her desk."
Drama for nothing. Those two clerks better hide from Eva 'cause she's known to fight back.
Pam Anderson: Crazy For Charity
Things got a little loony over the weekend at the opening ceremony of the 17th Annual Life Ball in Vienna. A gold-plated Pamela Anderson shook her middle-aged goods to the beat of a boom box, while Katy Perry glided to the stage in a giant seashell. Former US president Bill Clinton, Eva Longoria-Parker, and Amanda Lepore were among those who witnessed the sh*tshow for a worthy cause. Life Ball is Europe's largest annual AIDS charity raising more than $1.6M this year to help people living with HIV.


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The morning after their So You Think You Can Dance elimination, Amelia Lowe, Janelle Issis, and Dareian Kujawa hopped on the phone with press to talk about their journey on the show and their plans moving forward. See what they had to say about working with Mia, their future plans, and more.
What was it like working with Mia Michaels?
Amelia – We only had a short time working with her before during the Top 20 group dance. Getting to work with Mia again was great. I'm honored to work with her so closely.
Dareian – She's so amazing and I'm happy that I got the chance to work with her one-on-one. When she choreographs, her process is so amazing and she really brings something out of you – that fire.
If you could have danced any other Mia routine, which would you pick?
Amelia – I wouldn't have picked a different one. The one I was given was perfect for me and I felt the most comfortable with it.
Janelle – I wouldn't change mine either, but I would love to do the butt piece. It looks like so much fun. Dareian and I never really got to play a character.
Dareian – I second Janelle. It would've been really fun to do the butt piece. It's so playful, really physical, and the characters are funny. The be was a really good fit for me though.
If there could be a night dedicated to another So You Think You Can Dance choreographer, who do you think it should be?
Dareian – Travis Wall. Everybody is so amazing, but he's one of my favorites and I would have wanted to work with him.
Janelle – I agree. Travis Wall has an enormous body of work. It's amazing to see how far he's come since he was a contestant on Season 2.
Who were their favorite choreographers to work with?
Amelia – It's a toss-up because each choreographer is just so different, but one of the funnest was NappyTabs the first week. They're a riot to be around, but you still get so much work done.
Janelle – It is hard to pick because each choreographer brought something different. Sonya Tayeh and Sean Cheesman each went for blood with us. Pasha was funny to work with. Mia was a lot of fun, and it was a little surprising because we were a little afraid of her.
Dareian – When I went into the show I thought of it not as a competition but as an opportunity to grow as a person and dancer. I worked really hard to get something out of each choreographer. Sonya kicks your butt and her work ethic is amazing. Pasha's style is so amazing and he's such a man when he dances so I tried to take that away. NappyTabs is sick; their group number was amazing.
What's next for the dancers?
Amelia – I'm looking to kind of branch out and go into movies. Acting in film would be exciting for me. When I get home I'm going to enroll in acting classes.
Janelle – So many doors have been opening. The belly dance community is rather large and I love to teach so that's something I would want to do. Or maybe even have my own belly dancing cooking show, or do some modeling or acting.
Dareian – I am considering moving out to LA now that I've been on the show which is a huge advertisement for a dancer. I've tried the Vegas scene, but I feel there's so much more commercial dance in LA. I'd love to do some singing, acting, dancing, and underwear modeling.


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"One of his victims, an 8-year-old girl, tried to commit suicide," said the lawyer for the victims, Raymond P. Boucher.
"This guy brought a lifetime of misery to a group of young children. They'll never get over it," Boucher said.
Though the Archdiocese of L.A. was not involved in this settlement, the news two days after L.A.'s Cardinal Roger Mahony announced clergy-abuse lawsuits may force the largest Catholic archdiocese in the country to sell its headquarters and other buildings.
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The 67th running of the $1-million Santa Anita Handicap on Saturday kicks off a live weekend racing show on KDOC-TV (Channel 56) for the remainder of the meeting.
"HorseRacing TV Live From Santa Anita" will air from 4 to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday through April 18. Saturday's show features the grade I Big 'Cap, featuring Breeders' Cup Classic winner Pleasantly Perfect. Sunday's show includes the $150,000 San Carlos Handicap (gr. II), topped by Breeders' Cup Sprint runner-up Bluesthestandard.
"With the great support of KDOC, we now have the opportunity to present the live broadcast of the very best of California racing during the most anticipated stretch of Santa Anita's great winter meet," Jack McDaniel, president of Santa Anita, said.
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The Heritage Area Agency on Aging is facing a funding shortfall, forcing organization leaders to make tough decisions about the future.
The Heritage Agency dishes out nearly $2 million a year to keep the nutrition program running. That's money that fuels Meals on Wheels programs and senior dining sites across Eastern Iowa. The non-profit agency is now finding itself forced to cut meals for low-income and homebound seniors in need.
Dorothy Benesch said the news of the cuts is tragic.
"There are so many people, other than myself, that really need these," Benesch said.
The Cedar Rapids woman gets the meals every week day.
"I don't drive anymore, and I'm home all the time," Benesch said. "I found out that I wasn't cooking like I should."
Last year, The Heritage Agency provided 490,000 home-delivered and congregate meals to low-income seniors in a seven county area around Cedar Rapids. The Heritage Agency said the decision to cut back comes as federal funds and donations remain low and the need for meals in Eastern Iowa continues to rise.
The Heritage Agency on Aging's Nutrition and Healthy Living Program Coordinator Tim Getty said the need is rising for a number of reasons. The economy, low retirement savings and the flood are a few explanations. Also, there are more seniors finding themselves in a "gap" where they don't qualify for food stamps.
"But they also don't have enough money to pay for their medicine, and their utilities, and their other bills and ultimately their food," Getty said. "Something has to give. A lot of times it turns out that they eat a lot less than they should."
Getty added that the meal programs are about much more than the meal.
"It's the companionship. It's the getting to talk with someone, visit with them ... I think that's the concern of the participants - if the meals have to be reduced," Getty said.
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