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New Scientist magazine - 23 June 2012
Cave art appreciation opens ancient human minds to us
Science may soon tell us who made ancient art, but it'll need help from unexpected quarters to explain why they did it
Stealthy virus presents unique public health challenge
Coming up with ways to address the threat is difficult enough: explaining them to the public may be more difficult still
Two faces of chatbot technology speaks volumes about us
A brief tale of two bots illustrates how humans extend our noble and negative facets into our technical endeavours
Higgsteria as trouble brews for standard model
News > Upfrontp4
Even confirmation of last year's tentative signals may not complete our view of the universe's particles and forces
Rio+20 conference suffers lack of leadership
News > Upfrontp4
Devoid of world leaders and without headline-grabbing treaties to sign, the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro is not looking promising
Greece needs technological help to reboot economy
News > Upfrontpp4-5
The new Greek government will be powerless to transform the country without improved computer systems, economist warns
60 Seconds
News > 60 Secondsp5
Japan prepares to switch nuclear reactors back on
News > Upfrontp5
Despite the partial meltdown at Fukushima Daiichi plant, Japan looks set to restart its power stations
Kids' antibiotic prescriptions fall in the US
News > Upfrontp5
Warnings about antibiotic overuse appear to have been heard in the US, where prescriptions for children dropped by 14 per cent between 2002 and 2010
Secret US spaceplane shows China the future
News > Upfrontp5
China is celebrating the docking of its Shenzhou-9 spacecraft with the Tiangong-1 orbiting lab – but a mysterious US spaceplane is far more advanced
Stealthy virus that robs years of life could be beaten
News > This Weekpp6-7
Most of us carry cytomegalovirus, a virus that ages our immune system and can cut four years off life – but the hunt for a vaccine is on
Sorry Einstein, the universe needs quantum uncertainty
News > This Weekp8
Remove one of quantum theory's weirdest components, and you end up with a perpetual motion machine
Deadly flu recipe to be published – but work halted
News > Insightp9
Days before a controversial H5N1 paper is finally published, flu scientists are debating how they can safely get their research up and running
How to convince climate sceptics to be pro-environment
News > This Weekp9
Converting climate-change sceptics is futile, but you can persuade them to take action anyway by focusing on social benefits, not environmental consequences
Sex born from hard rock and heavy metal
News > This Weekpp10-11
Complicated life needs zinc, molybdenum and copper to function – those metals may have found their way into organisms via granite
Oldest confirmed cave art is a single red dot
News > This Weekpp10-11
A symbol on the wall of a Spanish cave is over 40,000 years old, meaning it could have been drawn by Neanderthals, or by the very first humans to come out of Africa
Brand new bonding skills make boron more like carbon
News > This Weekp12
As well as forming triple bonds, boron atoms can now link up chains – in carbon that makes proteins, plastics and alcohols possible
Girl receives pioneering vein transplant
News > In Briefp15
A leg vein from a dead donor is re-coated with stem cells and implanted into a 10-year-old as a liver portal vein
Plasmonic graphene controls rippling electrons
News > In Briefp15
As if diamond-beating strength and high conductivity aren't enough, the wonder material has learned a new trick
Special goggles reveal when babies see in 3D
News > In Briefp15
Babies begin to see in three dimensions about four months after birth, regardless of their due date
What a way to go: prehistoric turtles died during sex
News > In Briefp15
Pairs of 47-million-year-old turtles are the only vertebrates known to have been fossilised while mating
Astrophile: Runaway is star of cosmic whodunnit
News > In Briefp16
A ménage à trois gone horribly wrong, an innocent bystander and a fleeing fugitive: these all helped solve the mystery of the Becklin-Neugebauer object
Breast milk seems to kill HIV
News > In Briefp16
HIV can get into breast milk, but surprisingly few babies exposed to the virus this way contract it – perhaps because the milk has antiviral properties
Dairy farming in the Sahara – 7000 years ago
News > In Briefp16
Milky residues on pottery shards found in the Libyan Sahara confirm that the first farmers there were cow herders not crop cultivators
Zoologger: Angry lizard starts fights for no reason
News > In Briefp16
Most animals don't start fights with other species as there's simply no point - but nobody told the slap-happy Dalmatian wall lizard
Baby robot learns first words from human teacher
Technology > Newsp19
A robot that begins by babbling nonsense can produce real words by interacting with a teacher, just like a human child
Ultrasound pill helps the medicine go down
Technology > Newsp20
A swallowable ultrasound device called uPill could end the need for painful daily injections
Virtually whack it with a responsive tennis racket
Technology > Newsp20
A game controller that can twist, deflect and vibrate could bring a new level of realism to video-game tennis by simulating the impact of a ball
Future-predicting system cuts app loading time
Technology > Newsp21
A system called predictive caching guesses which app you are about to use then preloads it so that it boots faster
Lawyerbot takes the drudgery out of law
News > This Weekp22
Software that sifts through millions of documents for relevant information gets the green light to replace human lawyers
Praying mantis bot has extra-nimble legs
Technology > Newsp22
A robot limb based on the versatile forelegs of the praying mantis could be used to walk, grab objects and manipulate them
Psychedelic nano-art in oils and ferrofluids
Ferrofluids – a mix of oil and nano-sized iron particles – are normally used in computer hard drives, but their weird properties can make for great liquid art
Set science free from publishers' paywalls
Opinion > Comment and Analysispp26-27
The momentum towards open publishing looks unstoppable but more still needs to be done to make science truly accessible, says Stephen Curry
10-year-old solves science riddle and co-authors paper
Opinion > Interviewp27
First he assisted his father with Sudoku, then helped him crack a chemistry problem that had puzzled him for years. Meet Linus Hovmöller Zou and his dad Sven
Don't fence us in: Modern-day land grabs
Opinion > The Big Ideapp28-29
From Midwest "missionaries" to Wall Street speculators, investors are grabbing massive swathes of common land, says Fred Pearce, especially in Africa
Deep danger
There may be another explanation for how ichthyosaurs - "dino dolphins" - suffered the bends other than rapid surfacing in the presence of predators (26 May, p...
Fun lovin' crows
To any persistent observer, the intelligence and personality of crows are undeniable - as outlined in Adrian Barnett's review of Gifts of the Crow (2...
Lost in translation?
The presence of a modified component in messenger RNA (mRNA) - nucleotide base N6-methyladenosine - is an exciting and under-studied area (26 May, p 16...
Enigma Number 1703
Opinion > Enigmap30
To love and cherish
Lasting love and the benefits of rearing progeny through a joint effort have developed over centuries of trial and error, and cannot be boiled down...
Birth of democracy
You reported Richard Cincotta's research, which shows that autocratic nations with a low median age are unlikely to secure democracy in the wake of...
For the record
• We got our moons in a muddle. In our story on possible liquid oceans on Neptune's satellite Triton we used a picture of Saturn...
Irrational outcomes
In your editorial on a possible Greek exit from the eurozone, you wrote: "If the theorists are right, the eurozone was built on quicksand from"...
Matter of debate
The idea of a group coming to a correct or better answer than an individual as a result of our innate argumentative nature has its...
Origins of flight
Further to Ian Flett's letter on flying fish (19 May, p 32), in essence, they are very sophisticated flying machines, lacking only an airborne...
Quantum socks
You posed the question of how big an object can be and still show quantum properties (14 April, p 8). In my experience, it can...
Time flows by
The idea that the Yupno tribe of Papua New Guinea regard time as flowing uphill could be unwarranted (2 June, p 14...
Turing's ACE
Your Instant Expert (2 June) on the legacy of Alan Turing did not mention the Pilot ACE (Automatic Computing Engine) which has a strong claim...
Life: is it inevitable or just a fluke?
Features > Cover Storypp32-37
If life arises wherever conditions are right, why haven't we heard from aliens yet? Biochemist Nick Lane thinks he might have an answer
Charisma class: How to win fans and influence people
Features > Featurepp38-41
Either you've got it or you ain't? Not any more: psychologists have distilled the key ingredients of charisma and turned it into a skill you can learn
Cruel cuts: Is all breast cancer surgery necessary?
Features > Featurepp42-44
Efforts to catch breast cancer early mean some women could be having surgery for lumps that would never become deadly, says Tiffany O'Callaghan
Silicon sirens: The naughty bots out to seduce you
Features > Featurepp45-47
Chatbots have turned to crime, using ever-slicker methods to steal cash or identities – and these cheating algorithms are passing the Turing test every day
Is there an explanation for existence?
Opinion > CultureLabp48
In Why Does the World Exist? Jim Holt spans physics, philosophy and literature to examine the mystery of why there is something rather than nothing
Advice for Earthlings
Opinion > CultureLabp49
Earth: A tenant's manual by Frank H.T. Rhodes, a guide to using Earth's resources, is a nice idea but the end result is slapdash
The science of sleight-of-hand magic tricks
Opinion > CultureLabp49
In Fooling Houdini, physics student-turned-magician Alex Stone describes how he mastered his act by acknowledging the role of science in magic
Feedback: Uncertain in Llanfair PG
Hamster weight wanting, heights of absurdity, new fossil surprise, and more
Nosey question
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Tissue on Chips Galore
July 26, 2012|
The National Institutes of Health will fund 17 projects developing lab-on-a-chip applications to improve drug screening.
July 26, 2012|
The National Institutes of Health will fund 17 projects developing lab-on-a-chip applications to improve drug screening.
July 26, 2012|
An approved cancer therapeutic makes hiding HIV susceptible to antiviral therapy.
July 24, 2012|
After treating terminally ill patients with an unauthorized experimental probiotic procedure, two California doctors can no longer participated in human research.
July 23, 2012|
The first full computer model of a single-celled organism mimics the bacterium's behaviors and paves the way to more complete disease models.
July 23, 2012|
Researchers can see the differences in the neuronal activity of monkeys that use different strategies to reach out to a target.
July 23, 2012|
Publicly accessible databases now store nearly 1 million gene-expression datasets, giving researchers a robust resource for discovery.
July 20, 2012|
The University of Colorado graduate student who allegedly killed 12 and injured dozens more in a crowded movie theater last night seemed "normal" just a few months earlier, a fellow researcher recalls.
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Researchers engineer a member of the insect's intestinal flora to help thwart the malaria parasite before it can infect new hosts.
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Guppies with experimentally shrunken brains produced more offspring than guppies bred for larger noggins, confirming a long suspected tradeoff of bigger brains.


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President & CEO of Securus, Inc
Tom Collopy brings over 27 years of experience in a broad-range of technical, management,
marketing, and business development positions in Qualcomm, Xcella (startup), IBM
and Ford. Most recently Tom was Vice President of Engineering for Qualcomm and a
co-founder of the Qualcomm Processor Design Center responsible for the development
of Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors which power numerous smartphones and tablets.
Prior to Qualcomm, Tom was one of the founders of Xcella, a wireless semiconductor
startup. Prior to Xcella Tom managed development for the Embedded PowerPC business
at IBM.
Financial Executive, formerly CFO of Spectrasite, Inc. (NYSE: SSI)
Dave is responsible for all financial aspects of Securus. Dave is recognized as
an accomplished professional with proven success in equity sourcing, debt management,
mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and investor relations in both entrepreneurial
and public environments.
Dave was the Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer at Spectrasite, Inc.,
a cellular tower company, which was a NYSE traded company with a market capitalization
in excess of $3.0 billion prior to its sale to American Tower Corporation in 2005.
In this position Dave raised in excess of $4.0 billion of capital in both public
and private markets.
Prior to Spectrasite Dave was the Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
at Masada Security, Inc. Dave held positions as Senior Corporate Banker and
Vice President of a top ten bank. He currently serves on numerous boards of directors
as a member and, in certain instances, Audit Committee Chairman.
He is currently an Adjunct Lecturer at NC State's College of Management, as an Instructor
of Finance and Accounting for Entrepreneurs. Mr. Tomick graduated from Kellogg
Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois with
an MBA, with concentrations in Finance and Accounting. His B.A is from Denison University,
Granville, Ohio.
Founder of Naples Ventures, formerly Chairman & CEO of Borders Group Inc. (NYSE:
Bob is Founder and CEO of Naples Ventures, LLC, a specialty investment firm.
The firm owns Landmark Stores, LLC, operator of People's Pottery stores in New York
and Florida; and Naples Direct, a direct marketer of motorcycle accessories &
parts via its Competition Accessories, Tire Express, Helmut Express and ATV Supply
brands. Naples Ventures also has investments in other retail and support businesses.
He is a Director of Ulta Salon, Cosmetics and Fragrance, Inc. Bob has lectured
frequently at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard Business
School, in addition to other educational institutions on a pro bono basis.
Until January 2002, Bob ran Borders Group Inc., as Chairman from November 1999 and
Chairman & CEO from the beginning of 1994. Bob joined Borders (then called
Book Inventory Systems) as CEO in January 1989. At that time, the Company
had just opened its fifth bookstore, and achieved retail sales of $17 million.
He and his team developed a plan to expand the Borders concept into America's major
markets. Under his leadership, Borders Group floated a public stock offering in
May 1995, tracking on the New York Stock Exchange as BGP and eventually reaching
the Fortune 500. Since the public offering, the Company expanded throughout
the US and internationally, with stores in Singapore, the United Kingdom, Ireland,
Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia, as well as the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico.
Prior to joining Borders, Bob was President and CEO of Hickory Farms, Inc. and previous
to that was recruited as Vice President of Marketing - Little General Stores in
Tampa, Florida a division of General Host. Bob began his career with
Acme Markets, Inc. (American Stores) where he held several positions, ending as
Director of General Merchandise for the chain. From 1968-72, Bob served in
the U.S. Navy achieving the rank of Lieutenant. As an Aviator, he spent more than
three years in the Far East based at Atsugi, Japan, flying 250 missions throughout
the Far East, including 175 in the Viet Nam theatre.
Bob received his B.S. from Drexel Institute of Technology and his M.B.A. from the
Harvard Business School in 1968 and 1974.
Non Executive Chairman of the Board of the Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA)
Mr. Eck has been the Non-Executive Chairman of the Board Ulta Salon, Cosmetics &
Fragrance, Inc. since October 2003. From November 1997 to September 2001, Mr. Eck
served as Chief Executive Officer and ha director of Coles Myer LTD Australia, one
of Australia's largest retailers. Prior to that, Mr. Eck served in various other
executive roles with Coles Myer, including as Chief Operating Officer and a director
from April 1997 to November 1997, Managing Director of Basic Needs from November
1996 to April 1997, and Managing Director of Supermarkets from May 1994 to November
Prior to 1994, Mr. Eck served as President, Chief Operating Officer and a director
of The Vons Companies Inc., as the vice Chairman of the Board and Executive Vice
President of American Stores, Inc., as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of American
Food and Drug, as President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of American
Food and Drug, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of Acme Markets, Inc.
He also served in executive roles of increasing responsibility Jewel Companies Inc.
In 2000, Mr. Eck was named the Astute Business Leader of the Year in Australia by
the Association of Chartered Accountants.
President and CEO of Micron Electronics LLC
As President and CEO of Micron Electronics, Mike has led Micron in developing a
global presence with distribution channel in Europe, North America, South America,
China, and Russia. Mike has been involved in the wireless M2M and GPS technology
from the very beginning, working at the forefront of developing and marketing cutting-edge
technical solutions and products for many years. He has intimate knowledge about
the latest M2M technology, the major players, and the products around the globe.
Combining acute sense of market needs and technical know-how, he is the original
thinker and creator of most of the PRIME products.
Prior to Micron, Mike was a talented computer programmer and software engineer,
Mike was one of the founders of The Radiance Group Ltd. A software company develops
the storage virtualization software to get the highest availability, fastest performance
and maximum utilization from online disks.
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Few saltwater fish taste better than cobia. Caught along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, cobia is a prized catch for its fight and tasty white meat. Try this cobia wonton recipe for some fantastic finger food.
- 1 pound of fresh cobia filets, diced about 1-inch thick (if you don't have cobia, amberjack, wahoo, yellowtail or any other firm white fish will work)
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- ½ tsp blackening seasoning
- 1 package of wonton wrappers (usually available in the freezer, deli or produce section)
- Sweet chili sauce for dipping (available in the Asian or ethnic-food aisle)
Combine the fresh cobia, chopped green onions and seasoning in a food processor and pulse until it's the consistency of hamburger. Set out the wonton wrappers, and place about half a teaspoon of the fish mixture on each one. Fold the wrappers as it's described in the instructions on the outside of the package. Basically, you want to make it resemble a ravioli.
Steam the cobia wontons in batches for three minutes (a wire rack over boiling water with a lid works if you don't have a steamer). After steaming, you can freeze or refrigerate the wontons if you don't plan on using them right away.
When ready to serve, panfry the cobia wontons in batches in a little canola oil or melted butter until the wonton is just lightly browned and crispy. Serve with sweet chili dipping sauce for a yummy appetizer. You better make heaps because they won't last long. For an even nicer presentation, serve the wontons with slices of fresh mango, drizzled with the sweet chili sauce.
For more of Maggie's recipes, visit Corkydecker.com and click on recipes.
Born in New Zealand, Maggie Rosaine has always enjoyed coming up with cool recipes for the fresh fish and wild game that her family managed to catch. She has a degree in nutrition from the University of Illinois and when not cooking or developing recipes, she enjoys photography and takes all of the photos of her recipes herself.
"I do all my own recipe photos and also contribute to my husband, Corky Decker's writing about fishing and hunting with photos and editing," she says.
Maggie is currently working on a cook book all about recipes for fish and game. "I really like to catch, hunt or gather my own food and avoid over processing," she says. "I love to create healthy, yummy dishes and to prove that health and flavor are not diametrically opposed!"
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Rick is right, a full tower case is good for cooling. I like
AOpen's HX08 which is a good value and has space up in the
top rear for 3-4 hard drives, and you can put a couple of
80mm fans right behind them.
And in most locations, vertical space is free.
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> Quoting Micah Cowan (firstname.lastname@example.com):
> > I don't overclock, and I have a mere AMD K6-2, 450MHz. The CPU is
> > mounted with a heat-sink/fan combo; the only other fan is the power
> > supply's.
> >
> > What techniques do you guys reccomend for cool boxen?
> The K6 w/two 10kRPM drives below the table I'm tying on has a big
> honkin' tower box, and a PC Power & Cooling Turbocool power supply.
> > I'm strongly suspecting, at the moment, that I should invest in a
> > somewhat more expensive, but built-for-coolin' box - maybe a
> > moderately-priced Lian-Li like:
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> > http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/computing/59ee.shtml
> In my view, too damned small. People forget that a tower case buys
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> You can put distance between the heat-producing components, and all
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Researchers are starting clinical trials in humans of what they hope may be the first effective treatment for "smoker's lung" - the UK's fourth biggest killer - after the therapy showed success in mice.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition describing a range of severe inflammatory diseases of the lungs including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. More than 90% of cases are caused by cigarette smoking, and even when a smoker quits the habit, the disease continues, becoming progressively worse - often until the patient dies from respiratory failure.
COPD currently kills more than 30,000 people in the UK every year and is predicted to kill over six million worldwide by 2020, becoming the world's third biggest killer.
To date, it has only been possible to ease the symptoms of COPD. Researchers have failed to understand why steroids - an effective treatment for asthma-related lung inflammation - have proved ineffective in treating COPD. Now, scientists at Imperial College London, UK, have taken the first step towards a cure for the fatal disease by discovering why it is resistant to steroid treatment.
Peter Barnes, professor of thoracic medicine, and colleagues examined the role of an enzyme in the lung cells called HDAC2, which "switches off" the genes responsible for causing inflammation. Usually, steroidal drugs are able to facilitate this process by providing a molecular pathway between HDAC2 and the appropriate genes. But Barnes discovered that levels of HDAC2 were very low in COPD patients, which was why steroids had little effect.
Cheap drug
"Smoking causes oxidative stress in the cells, which results in reduced production of HDAC2 and much of the enzyme is in a deactivated form so it doesn't respond to treatment by steroids," Barnes explains.
He realised that by administering low doses of a cheap and widely available drug - theophylline - he could boost the levels of the enzyme, and therefore enable steroids to treat COPD. "Theophylline is a bronchodilator that has been used for the past 70 years in asthma and COPD patients, but until now it has always been administered in very high doses. We found that in very low doses the drug has a different effect - it appears to activate HDAC2 and increase its production.
"We should be able to prevent people with COPD getting worse and hopefully allow them to recover," Barnes says.
Steve Connellan, chair of the British Thoracic Society COPD consortium, calls the research exciting, but cautions: "Time will tell as to whether this research which analyses complex changes down at the cellular level of our bodies will be successfully translated into real benefits for patients with smoking-related lung disease."
The UK team has successfully tested the two-drug treatment in mice and is about to begin clinical trials in 40 patients.
And the therapy may have further benefits. "We are collaborating with researchers in other inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis, where patients have ceased to respond to steroids, to see whether low doses of theophylline could potentially benefit these patients too," Barnes says.
The research will be presented at the British Endocrine Society meeting in Harrogate, UK, on 6 April.
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Originally Posted by
Welcome back.
Originally Posted by
Nice job Matt, I like the old Kincardine bridge it's got that well built ruggedness about it. I will stop off next time I see you, now I know it was you. Tomorrow is forecast to be nice weather, hope to head out on the bike myself with the camera. Get yourself a Flickr account like I have, a free account lets you post 200 pics, then as you upload the oldest image is hidden, but you always have 200 images available to view if that makes sense.
Typically, the weather is great and I'm working. Hope you manage to get out.
Yeah you mentioned the Flickr thing before but at the time the Facebook thing was working fine. If I'm going to lose all the pictures from the thread every time they have a redesign I'll need to find something else. I'm sure I have more than 200 pictures already though so if I'm going to keep the thread as updated as I want, I'm just going to have to suck it up and pay someone to host.
Originally Posted by
Good to have you back.
FWIW your bridge looks far more exciting than the Clackmannanshire Bridge
Cheers man. Tbh, if the Kincardine Bridge didn't have that swing section in the middle, it wouldn't look all that different. But it does, so that's kinda moot. As much as it was a godsend for easing traffic congestion, it's a pity they couldn't have made it even a little bit pretty.
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Well done on passing Mod 1, take it your over 24 then Matt if your doing DAS as thats the new age from jan 19(doesnt matter if youve passed mod one or not), dunno why, thought you were doing it on a 125
, yes the mod 1 lasts two years............but its from the date of your theory test pass in reality which the examiner should of told you, so if you did that 18 months ago you only have 6 months to get it done or youll be resitting the lot
Wouldnt be bothered about the weather after this year, youve only gotta suck it up for 40 mins and the bugger you can ride safely
Yeah I'm 30, doing DAS.
Yeah I wasn't aware of the theory thing. Only did that in June though so it's not going to affect things. Thanks for the heads up though.
My worry with the test was that it was going to be icy or snowing. My instructor was amazed that my Mod 1 went ahead as the test centre was flooded. This got me thinking that the examiners will only cancel a test in the worst conditions. It was more a case of the test being quite expensive and me not wanting to lose a load of cash because of bad conditions.
I also wouldn't really be using the bike much even if I had booked the test for this year anyway.
I'll get it done in march.
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Well, if you didn't, click here to check it out.
Comedian, Head of Socio-Musicology and all around cool guy Reggie Watts and his trusted assistant Asif decided to do their own experiment on the subject. Watch as Reggie and Asif try to determine whether or not music can get you laid:
Maybe it's just me but I thought Asif was going to take all those fly ladies home at the end.
Oh well, better luck next time!


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I am Tilly, I work on Main Street U.S.A. I am not an animatronic, but when the park closes everyone wakes up. I say more about that in my stories (link in my signature).
I just wanted to see which animatronic is favorited by someone. If they are, I will tell them. Please be specific if there are more than one (there are 4 Evil Queen hags animatronics for ex). Please state why they are your favorite. This can also include animal animatronics and fortune tellers. Whatever you like
Also, if you want, say a fun trip experience you had with that animatronic if possible.
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Formtek,Inc. participated in the national Manufacturing Day event again this year. The national event took place across the U.S. on Friday, October 3rd. Formtek's event kicked off at their facility in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.
The President of Formtek, Darren Muchnicki opened the event welcoming the nearly 400 students and other Northeast Ohio companies and colleges that Formtek hosted at their event. Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge representing the 11th District for the State of Ohio and Mayor Bradley D. Sellers of Warrensville Heights spoke at the opening ceremonies.
The State of Ohio Treasurer's office, presented Formtek with a 'Proclamation' for an outstanding contribution to manufacturing and the skilled trades industry, and participation in the National Manufacturing Day event. Additionally, representatives from the offices of Ohio Governor John Kasich and US Senator Rob Portman were in attendance, to support Ohio's Manufacturing infrastructure.
Formtek being the host of the event invited other Northeast Ohio companies to spread awareness about U.S. manufacturing and improve the perception of manufacturing careers by having live demonstration and being available for student questions. Lincoln Electric brought their Vertex Mobile Trailer and Virtual Reality Welding system. Rapid Prototype + Manufacturing LLC (rp m), breaking new ground in manufacturing, brought their uPrint 3D printing machine. Force Robot LLC had their Touch Robot which is part of a new age of manufacturing. Below is a list of manufacturers and colleges that participated.
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Since Ozil's arrival in England, he's struggled to live up to expectation on occasions, but there's no getting away from the fact that he's a top player.


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Millom public toilets face axe in budget cuts
Last updated at 16:56, Thursday, 11 October 2012
MILLOM'S only remaining public toilet block could close and car parks may shut as part of radical Copeland budget cuts.
Copeland Borough Council announced it needs to save £2.6m from its budget between 2013 and 2015.
Proposals to save that money are due to be signed off by councillors today, ahead of a public consultation.
As part of the borough's discretionary service cuts, the grant provided to Millom Town Council for the upkeep of the St George's Road toilets would be stopped.
The loos were the last remaining in the town, after the Lancashire Road toilets were closed in April last year.
Millom, Haverigg and Bootle's borough council-owned car parks also face an uncertain future.
The car parks, including Lancashire Road and Lord Street, in Millom, and Foreshore at Haverigg and Church Lane, in Bootle, will be offered to community groups as a Community Asset Transfer.
But Copeland has warned they could be closed if they are not taken over.
Council leader Councillor Elaine Woodburn said the cuts were "unavoidable".
She said: "We are facing the biggest budget challenge we have ever faced, and over the next few months are going to have to consider some very drastic options.
"As a council, we realise that the only way we can successfully meet the budget cuts that are being imposed on us is by taking a fundamental look at the services we provide."
Forty council jobs may be lost in the shake-up.
Among those would be members of the council's economic development, localities and communities teams.
The Discretionary Concessionary Travel Scheme is also earmarked to be scrapped, at a saving of £30,000 for the council. The scheme offers £28 travel vouchers to eligible pensioners or disabled residents as an alternative to a bus pass.
Councillor Alistair Norwood, deputy leader of the opposition (Conservative group), said: "Our focus will always remain delivering the best that we can for the people of the borough, and working with partners to ensure they deliver this as well.
"This is the only way we can protect services and jobs."
In a further blow to Millom, the floral display in the park next to Millom Palladium could be removed and re-seeded with grass, as the borough does away with annual flower bedding.
And grass cutting on borough-owned verges and greens will only be cut twice a year under the proposals.
Cllr Norwood added: "We're not making these cuts because we've not been running things properly. Copeland is a well organised, prudent council.
"The reason the cuts have hit us so hard is because we weren't frivolously spending money on things that could be cut easily.
"People are going to have to look more to themselves than they do Copeland."
Cllr Woodburn added: "We can't kid ourselves. Once these services go, they won't be provided by Copeland again."
Copeland MP Jamie Reed commented: "The fact that all the political groups on Copeland Council are facing up to the government's spending cuts and working together on how to mitigate the effects of these is welcome – but there can be no doubt that the sheer scale of the cuts imposed upon local government in Cumbria is an act of vandalism by the coalition government.
"The very fabric of our local civic society is being knowingly battered by this government.
"The even worse news is that the cuts won't stop here – there will be more to follow until local government structures in Cumbria are rendered simply unviable."
The consultation on the Copeland budget cuts will start on Friday and is expected to run for 10 weeks. See www.copeland.gov.uk for more details.
First published at 16:30, Thursday, 11 October 2012
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk
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Closing the public toilets in Millom is ridiculous. I work around Millom some days and always need to use a toilet. What are people like me supposed to do? Next thing they'll be prosecuting people for relieving themselves in public. idiotic quangos strike again !!!
Closing the public toilets in Millom is ridiculous. I work around Millom some days and always need to use a toilet. What are people like me supposed to do? Next thing they'll be prosecuting people for relieving themselves in public. idiotic quangos strike again !!!
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The episode will air on Oct. 14, and there is no word on whether it will be one-and-done or if there might be further visits from Gertie during the season.
Courtney Love On Kurt Cobain Biopic: 'I Am Leading The Charge'
"Some beautiful blond, tragic, gorgeous actor boy is hitting on me, and why? He wants to play Kurt. So I am moving that over to the agency side. I am not Cecil B. DeMille or anything like that."
Courtney Love Joins Marilyn Manson in Final Season of 'Sons of Anarchy'
Courtney Love's music career has been the subject of recent reevaluating, considering her impact on women in rock, and the general conclusion has been that her and her band Hole might deserve more credit than they commonly receive. Now, her acting career could be up for the same historic revision.
Courtney Love says Kurt Cobain 'Wanted Fame Bad,' Contrary to Myth
"He wrote to every major, minor label: 'We'll pay. Let us be on your label.' He was desperate to be the biggest rock star in the world. But he made it look like it was thrust upon him."
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Judy Greenway Tanis, 68, of Mooresville, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Genesis Eldercare.
She was born on January 15, 1945 in Avondale, NC, to the late Earl Thomas and Helen Greenway. She loved spending time on the lake.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Tanis.
She is survived by a son, Michael Tanis; step-children, Michael Tanis, Johnny Tanis, Russ Tanis, Jimmy Tanis; brother, Larry Greenway; grandchildren, Sydney Tanis, Cayden Tanis, Holden Tanis; step grandchildren, Brian Tanis, Chris Tanis, Matthew Tanis, Lyndsey Tanis, and Mitchell Tanis.
A Memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, March 8 at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom McCrea officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215.
Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the Tanis family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.


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After years of debate and a lost referendum, the John Jermain Memorial Library (JJML) Board of Trustees earned a clear mandate for a restoration and expansion of its historic, Sag Harbor library in June with 84 percent of votes cast in favor of the project. Five months later trustees will have another hurdle to jump before they can break ground as the Village of Sag Harbor begins its formal review of a plan that almost doubles the size of the current library.
On Tuesday, November 24 that review will begin in a work session with the village planning board. According to John Jermain Memorial Library Director Catherine Creedon, land use attorney Gil Flanagan, environmental consultant David Emilita, representatives from the library's contractor Sandpebble Buildings and its architects, Newman Architects will join her and members of the JJML board of trustees in making the formal presentation.
"We are bringing so many people because we want to be able to answer any questions the planning board may have for us and respond to anything they may want us to do before it comes up as a full agenda item," said Creedon on Tuesday.
Being a work session, public comment will not be taken at this meeting, but Creedon said she welcomes any ideas or questions by members of the library district.
"I certainly would welcome the public at the meeting and certainly after next Tuesday anyone is welcome to come to me and review the materials we presented," she said.
Following Tuesday night's planning board work session, the library project is also slated as a discussion item on the Sag Harbor Historic Preservation and Architectural Review Board's December 10 agenda. Creedon said she was unsure when the library project would be introduced to the zoning board of appeals. All three boards must approve the project in order for it to move forward.
The library has already received one nod of approval from The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation this July. That agency determined the proposed restoration and addition "will have no adverse impact on the historic and cultural resources of Sag Harbor."
In June, public support for the expansion and restoration of JJML reached an all-time high, with overwhelming approval of a $9,987,500 referendum for the library's plan. The project entails repairs to JJML, first constructed in 1910, as well as a three-story 7,000 square foot addition at the rear of the historic landmark.
Restoration of an aged library building and bringing the current building to code is at the core of the library's plan, with roughly $2.5 million of the $10 million price tag slated to cover the cost of the expansion alone.
The restoration will enable to the library to address structural issues that have led to scaffolding around the historic site – to protect patrons from falling masonry – as well as a number of leaks throughout the building, which have led to extensive water damage.
Trustees have long called for an expansion of JJML in order to comply with state building codes by the addition of an elevator for handicap accessibility and a second flight of stairs, as well as a new heating and air conditioning system – both of which are outdated and inefficient, according to Creedon. The library also hopes to connect up to the village's sewer system.
The expansion will also allow the library to expand its services – for children, teens, seniors and the community at large. The three-story expansion allows for larger program and office space, a climate controlled archive for Sag Harbor's historic documents and artifacts, dedicated areas for children and teens, a business center, a community room with art gallery space, and the return of a contemplative reading and study space in the third floor rotunda. That space, still outfitted with its original tiger-oak furniture is proposed to be restored in its entirety, down to the layout of chairs and tables and by bringing back to life a long dormant fireplace.
The plan has changed very little since voters approved it in June. The expansion has a modern design, primarily made of glass. Creedon said the scale of the addition has been pulled back on the Jefferson Street side of the library, but that otherwise very little has physically changed from what was approved.
A landscaping plan, designed by Beth Franz of Quinnell, Rothschild and Partners has also been submitted to the village, and Creedon said Franz created a design incorporating historic trees with new, local species. Low-mow grass was also used to cut down on the library's water usage.
"For me, personally, the landscape plan becomes another document for the library – part of our history collection in a sense," said Creedon.
On Tuesday, Creedon gave credit to the village's building department for aiding her as she compiled crates of documentation for the various village boards, noting one site plan was refined just this week to ensure it complied completely with the village's newly adopted zoning code.
"The library is welcoming the participation of the boards and the public as we move forward with this project because this library will be an integral part of the fabric of Sag Harbor," said Creedon. "We welcome this dialogue."


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Livestock auctioneers go for world title in Fergus FallsUpdated 3:56 p.m. Nick Caspers' rich, deep voice is quiet and low-key in everyday conversation. But when he's earning his living, his voice jumps into hyperdrive, generating the rhythmic chanting of a professional auctioneer.
By: Jon Knutson, INFORUM
Fergus Falls, Minn.
Nick Caspers' rich, deep voice is quiet and low-key in everyday conversation.
But when he's earning his living, his voice jumps into hyperdrive, generating the rhythmic chanting of a professional auctioneer.
"There's a reason we do it. We're building excitement for the sale," the Hecla, S.D., auctioneer said of his profession's fast-talking ways.
Caspers was one of 33 contestants in the 46th annual World Livestock Auctioneer Championship held Saturday in Fergus Falls.
The event caps the Livestock Marketing Association's annual convention being held in Fargo.
About 1,000 people are attending the convention.
For the contestants, the event is a really big deal.
"It's like the Super Bowl. It's like the Miss America contest," said Justin Dodson, a Welch, Okla., an auctioneer competing in the event for the 11th time.
An auctioneer who wins the world championship isn't eligible for future competitions.
Dodson and the other 32 contestants who competed Saturday qualified through regional contests conducted last year.
Saturday's event featured an actual livestock auction in which the contestants took turns leading.
The judging criteria included the clarity of their chant, vocal quality, bid-catching ability and conduct of the sale, said John McBride, the association's director of information.
Dodson said he's worked long and hard at his craft, even listening to recordings of top auctioneers.
Mitch Barthel, a Perham, Minn., auctioneer, qualified for the world championship competition for the first time this year.
Now 34, he's been an auctioneer since he was 16.
And how does someone become an auctioneer?
"That's like asking how someone becomes a doctor or a baseball player," he said.
Barthel said he's been involved in the livestock auction industry most of his life and always looked for opportunities to work as an auctioneer.The auctioneer's chant helps to build intensity and excitement for the sale, he said.
The world championship has never been held in North Dakota and only once (in 1981 in St. Paul) in Minnesota, McBride said.
Last year's convention and contest were held in the Sioux Falls, S.D., area.
This year's contest was held at the Fergus Falls Livestock Auction Market.
Owner Joe Varner said he's long wanted to bring the championship to this area.
Many of the observers at Saturday's event had close ties to the livestock industry or the contestants.
The attendees included Mikki Caspers, Nick's mother.
"It's a beautiful day and a great event with friendly, down-to-earth people," she said.
"This is just a lot of fun."
And the winner is ...
Ty Thompson is the 2009 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion.
The Billings, Mont., auctioneer won the 46th annual contest Saturday.
Thirty-three auctioneers were competing for the title.
Readers can reach Forum reporter Jonathan Knutson at (701) 241-5530
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James Patterson Collection 9 Books Set Pack (9th Judgement, 8th Confession, 7th Heaven, The 6th Target, The 5th Horseman, 4th of July, 3rd Degree, 2nd Chance, 1st to Die). This was my second attempt at reading James Paterson. My first was the awful 'Hide and Seek' which I didn't like, never finished and nearly stopped me reading this fab book. 'The 5th Horseman' is the fifth book in the Women's Murder Club series. The book and evidently its predecessors, focuses on four very different, successful and capable female characters - Lyndsey (the high ranking, no nonsense policewoman); Claire (the city Medical Examiner); Cindy (the tough news reporter) and finally Yuki (making a name for herself as a top lawyer). The story carefully and successfully weaves these four women together in a plot focused on the mysterious deaths of patients at a local hospital and the murders of young girls in a seemingly 'serial killer'-esque fashion. The are some wonderful insights in to 'hospital death symdrome' (where hospital staff blunders, mistakes and errors can and do cost lives) as well as the concept of suing hospitals for compensation - which is worse, the odd error (resulting in an unnecessary death) or having no hospital at all (because its been litergated out of existence). Some food for thought, which I found especailly appealling as it challenged the reader to stop, think and wonder 'what would I do?'. It also nicely ties courtroom and street police action together well, keeping both stories current and yet running seperately alongside. My only gripe would be that the story is told from the aspect of Lyndsey Boxer, the (too butch) policewoman. She is the least interesting of the four principle leads and her overly aggressive 'we must stop the bag guy' routine is particually grating, especially when she is shown struggling to balance her work and personal life. Hopefully other novels in this series may switch and swap around between the leads, giving different viewpoints. Anyway, that complaint aside, I highly recommend this book - its a great thriller, easy to read (short snappy chapters) and a damn good story to boot!! Enjoy!!


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North County school districts prepare for another year of budget hardship
The district will tap $4 million of its dwindling reserves to help close the hole.
One of the more controversial measures to save money was a vote to close Crestview Elementary and to move Olive Elementary onto a middle school directly adjacent to it.
Like other districts, Vista is preparing two budget scenarios, depending on whether Brown's tax plan passes. With the plan, the district expects to lose $349 from the $4,900 state average-daily attendance funding. Without it, the district could lose $800, ballooning the deficit to the $19 million mark.
District officials will meet March 10 to reveal further budget reducing measures.
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Children arrive at Crestview Elementary School in Vista on Tuesday morning for the start of classes. Vista trustees recently voted to close the school in an effort to reduce costs. It is one of the oldest schools in the district. CHARLIE NEUMAN • U-T photos
Students raise the Stars and Stripes and the state flag at Crestview in the morning. Besides closing Crestview, the district will move another elementary school onto a middle school campus.


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Tiger Woods' gal Rachel Uchitel wants a fresh start in Las Vegas
Rachel Uchitel, the VIP nightclub hostess whose affair with Tiger Woods set off a WMD that decimated the pro golfer's personal and professional life in a media mushroom cloud, wants a fresh start.
So she's moved to Las Vegas. What better place?
Sources told Vegas Confidential that Uchitel has moved into the Turnberry Place tower.
Turnberry Place insiders say she leased her own 1,556-square-foot luxury condo and is renting a nearby unit. She'd had her condo on the market for $1.35 million for a few months but recently pulled it off.
Her rumored "Extra" gig may involve her being a nightlife correspondent for the show. Again, what better place?
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Pop quiz: What's the difference between 'rain' and 'showers'?
Wednesday's forecast calls for "rain and showers" in D.C. Aren't those, like, the same thing? (No!)
- What is falling from the D.C. skies today,
It's a dismally damp day in D.C., and the weather forecast reflects that: Expect "periods of rain and showers" throughout the afternoon and evening. But wait – isn't it a little redundant to say that? Don't rain and showers amount to the same thing, meaning wet stuff that falls from the sky and sometimes from the roofs of Metro cars, too?
Actually, no. The key difference between the two terms is that rain is a form of precipitation, whereas showers is one of several terms used to describe what the precipitation is doing. "Showers" falls into the same category as "patches," "shallow" and "freezing," words you can stick in front of "rain" or "snow" to give people a better idea of the nature of the precipitation outdoors. Take a look at this table showing the METAR aviation codes for rain (RA) and showers (SH) among other things:
"Showers," however, does imply a few things about the rain. Ready to geek out over weather terminology? LET'S DO THIS.
Rain's formal definition according to NOAA's glossary is liquid precipitation that "falls to earth in drops more than 0.5 mm in diameter." (Anything smaller than 0.5 mm is considered "drizzle." And don't even get me started on mist.) The word "rain" suggests that the precipitation is steady and continuous.
Showers, though, is rain that 1) starts and stops, sometimes suddenly, and 2) undergoes rapid changes of intensity. In other words, showers are the kind of rain that will catch you outside without an umbrella and make you curse your local meteorologist for not providing fair warning about the weather. But he or she did warn about it by using the descriptor "showers."
Interestingly enough, many people seem to have an innate understanding of the basic differences between the terms. In a 1996-1997 survey by the Juneau office of the National Weather Service, people chose the correct definitions for "rain" and "showers" 46 percent of the time, and 77 percent correctly inferred that "showers" start and stop abruptly. Only 6 percent of the survey takers felt there was no disparity between the two. Says the NWS of these results:
Based on the results of this question, when a "rain" or "showers" forecast is written, over half of the general public does not understand the precise meaning of the forecast; but since more than three-quarters of the respondents knew (or guessed) that showers imply precipitation that start and stops, use of the term "showers" does seem to convey more detail to the user. On the other hand, a forecast that says, "rain changing to showers," may be unnecessarily detailed considering the exact difference between rain and showers is not widely understood. We did receive comments on this particular wording; one of which stated, "Rain changing to showers... to me either it's going to rain or not. Rain is rain. What's the difference?"
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CSI and the Shroud of Turin
by Heather Pringle
December 5, 2008
It occurred to me recently that something strange and rather wonderful has happened to TV crime shows. A decade or so ago, they stuck to an old, rather threadbare formula, following homicide detectives or private eyes as they pounded the pavement, grilled witnesses, and chased down suspects. More often than not, the heroes made a brief appearance at a morgue or lab, where someone quirky in a white lab coat summed up the gory details of the crime.
Things are different now: the lab plays a starring role in series like CSI. The staff are still quirky, but in a marvellously attractive way, and their labs look like fun places to hang out. Better yet, we all get to see what they are peering at so earnestly through the microscope. What was previously invisible is now trotted out in almost hallucinogenic detail; what was once dismissed as hopelessly dull and boring now proudly takes center stage.
Something similar – although far less dramatic—has also happened in the world of archaeology. While a few archaeologists continue to make big discoveries in the field—turning up royal Maya tombs or Renaissance shipwrecks—the most fascinating finds generally come from the lab, where specialists spend their days peering at ancient dental plaque, starch grains, intestinal parasites, pigment flakes, fish bones, tree rings, and many other strange things for clues to ancient lives.
I was reminded of this by a new exhibition at the Arizona State Museum, which explores some of the lesser-known wonders of archaeological labs. "Beyond the Naked Eye: Science Reveals Nature's Art" displays a series of images, many quite beautiful, taken by researchers trying to solve archaeological conundrums. Each image tells a story: my favorite one comes from a photo of the Shroud of Turin taken by Rachel Freer, an expert in the analysis of archaeological textiles at the Arizona State Museum.
Many believe the Shroud of Turin is the winding cloth that covered the body of Jesus of Nazareth after his crucifixion. It bears a faint and terribly sad image of a man. In 1988, the Catholic Church gave the University of Arizona and two other institutions the task of dating the Shroud of Turin, hoping to shed light on its mysterious origins. On the morning of April 21, 1988, a group of scientists and clerics convened in the sacristy of Turin Cathedral to trim tiny samples from the famous shroud. Each of the labs then received four identical stainless steel containers, one holding a shroud sample and three containing samples from other ancient textiles to allow blind studies.
The labs ran Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) tests on snippets from samples. These tests revealed that the shroud was much younger than previously believed. It dated to the medieval period, between A.D. 1250 and 1390. The faithful were much dismayed. So recently, explains Freer, the University of Arizona began running further tests on tiny swatches of the shroud sample. The researchers hope to determine whether contaminants on the cloth had skewed the accelerator dates, or whether the samples came from a medieval repair to the shroud.
In search of answers, Freer examined the fibers by polarized light microscopy. The resulting image, an almost psychedelic cascade of arching blue, orange and green lines, revealed fibers made from plant stems—most likely linen produced from flax. And Freer's other studies showed that the sample's overall weave structure was identical to that of the rest of the textile, likely ruling out the theory of a later repair. She is now working on an analysis of possible contaminants.
I think this is very cool work: archaeological sleuthing that would do even the CSI gang proud.
"Beyond the Naked Eye: Science Reveal's Nature's Art" runs at the Arizona State Museum until January 9, 2009.
Photo courtesy of Rachel Freer, visiting research fellow, Arizona State Museum.
Comments posted here do not represent the views or policies of the Archaeological Institute of America.


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Fall is a great time to plan a college visit. What should you be sure to do and what information should you gather?
Some colleges plan a full day of events for rising juniors and seniors and they provide a schedule of dates on their websites. These events provide you with a great overview of the school and typically include a brief presentation by the admissions and financial aid personnel, a tour of the campus (usually led by a current student), an opportunity to talk with various department heads, a walk through the dorms, and a chance to eat in the cafeteria!
Other colleges prefer that you make an individual appointment to visit the campus on a day that is convenient for you. Set up an appointment with the admissions office, and prior to the visit have your teen do some research on the school so that he can be prepared to ask questions.
Visiting a college is a great way to determine if the school "fits" your teen. Does she prefer a rural to an urban setting? Is he interested in seeing the science labs and finding out about sports opportunities? Is the school well known for the major that your teen is interested in? What is the teacher to student ratio? Will your teen be comfortable in a class with hundreds of students or does he prefer a lower teacher to student ratio? If your teen has an interest in study abroad programs, what opportunities does the school offer? A college visit can be beneficial as a factor in narrowing down the colleges to which your teen will actually apply.
Admissions officers can tell you what kind of student the school is looking for by sharing the school's freshman profile with you. Although this information is usually found on the college's website, it is beneficial to know how your teen compares to the other students on campus. Is the school known for its music programs or its student internships? Are there job opportunities near the school if your teen plans to work part time?
You may want to stay an extra day in the vicinity to check out churches your teen may want to explore if he attends the school. Try to make contacts and network with the Christian ministries on campus so that your teens can begin to connect with others who share their faith.
The College Board provides a helpful checklist that you may want to use as you explore colleges.
Here are links to additional considerations for your college visits, College Apps and College Confidential.
College visits take time, money, and planning! Be sure to take notes during your visit, and shortly after the visit discuss with your teen the various pros and cons of attending a particular college. College visits with my two children were always enjoyable and gave us a great opportunity to discuss their future plans.
Have fun as you explore colleges with your teens!
Diane Kummer


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The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development predicted an annualised GDP growth rate of 3.3% in both the first and second quarters of 2014.
The forecast was welcomed by Prime Minister David Cameron as an indication of the success of the coalition's economic policies.
"More evidence that long-term economic plan is working, as OECD says UK growth will be strongest in G7 this year," Mr Cameron said on Twitter.
The OECD prediction suggests a considerably healthier recovery than was expected by the Government's own independent forecasters, the Office for Budget Responsibility, at the time of last December's Autumn Statement, when they expected 2.4% growth in the UK for 2014 as a whole.
The UK GDP figures outstripped those for the US, which the OECD predicted would grow by 1.7% in the first quarter of 2014 and 3.1% in the second, and Germany, where forecast growth of 3.7% in the first quarter fell back to 2.5% in the second, as well as France (0.7% and 1% growth), Italy (0.7% and 0.1%) and Canada (0.5% and 2.4%). After growing by 4.8% in the first three months of 2014, Japan's GDP was predicted to shrink by 2.9% in the next three.
Presenting the OECD's Interim Economic Assessment in Paris, the organisation's deputy secretary-general and acting chief economist, Rintaro Tamaki said: "The gradual recovery in the advanced economies is encouraging, even if temporary factors have pushed down growth rates in the early months of this year, while the slowdown in emerging economies is likely to be a drag on global growth.
"With remaining fragilities in the euro area, and Japan only just beginning to confront its daunting fiscal challenges, it is critical that advanced and emerging economies alike recognise the growing importance of structural reforms to reinvigorate growth."


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Alice gets $1.2M grant to build natatorium, training center
Total project expected to cost $12M
ALICE - The city's plans to pay for construction of a $12 million natatorium and training center with cash will get a boost in the form of a $1.2 million federal grant.
Flush with money from increased sales tax revenue during the Eagle Ford Shale boom, the city is partnering with ZJZ Hospitality to construct a multipurpose complex that will include a natatorium, training center and hotel. The grant, awarded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, will pay for sewer and water line extensions to the city's west side.
"What it's ultimately about is making Alice a place where people want to live, work and play," said City Manager Ray De Los Santos in a news conference Friday.
The complex will be constructed south of the Whataburger at U.S. Highway 281 and State Highway 44.
There also are plans to construct a Tex-Best truck stop in the same area. That $3.5 million project is expected to bring in 30 jobs.
Mayor John Lemon said Friday the movement should spur development in western Alice as the city tries to keep up with growth from Eagle Ford Shale. Lemon said the city received approval for the grant two weeks after submitting an application. The city is awaiting word on two other grant applications that have been submitted.
Lemon said the grant approval shows, "That we're not idiots, that it's a good basic plan and it should have been done years ago."
The mayor said area federal and state representatives are working together to bring grant money into the city. The city and county also are working together to upgrade the airport with a $4.5 million grant.Lemon said the airport has become the hub of commercial activity in South Texas with Eagle Ford Shale activity.
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Newsline is updated every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:00 P.M. Eastern!
April 23, 2012
AFBF Reacts to Senate Farm Bill Proposal
For more information on Newsline, contact: Kari Barbic, Media Specialist, American Farm Bureau Federation, email@example.com.
This week the Senate Agriculture Committee will vote on its version of the farm bill. American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman says farmers and ranchers throughout the country are glad to see the progress. AFBF's Johnna Miller has the story.
|The Senate Agriculture Committee will start voting on provisions of its 900 page farm bill proposal this week. Bob Stallman is president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, the nation's largest farm organization, and he says it's good to see progress on this legislation that's so important to the farmers and ranchers throughout the country.
|We are pleased that the Senate Ag Committee is moving forward. It's one of many steps that has to occur before we can get a farm bill this year which is our ultimate goal.
|Stallman says, as with virtually any legislation, there are some parts that get a thumbs up…
|At this point, the ag committee is the only committee that has voluntarily offered up budget savings. In other words, we are concerned about the fiscal situation this country faces and the Senate Ag Committee offered up $23 billion in savings and they've taken the rest of the dollars that remain in the budget baseline to try to craft a program that provides some degree of safety net for producers, but nothing like we've had in the past. In essence it's more of a risk management approach, more of an insurance-based approach as opposed to having just regular payments made to farmers.
|…and areas of concern…
|It does not include a catastrophic revenue loss program based on county level losses. It's the best way for government to assist producers. What this does is protect producers from those catastrophic losses whether they're caused by Mother Nature or by very tremendous price drops that would cause a producer to have their farm at risk. It wouldn't pay producers very often, but when the need was there from a catastrophe the program would be there Instead a so-called shallow loss program has been substituted for that and we really believe that actually creates an environment where producers will be paid on a much more frequent basis. More risk would be taken from producers than what we really think should be the case in terms of a government program.
|Johnna Miller, Washington.
|We have three extra actualities with AFBF President Bob Stallman. In the first extra actuality he talks about some of the advantages of the Senate Agriculture Committee's farm bill proposal. The cut runs 15 seconds, in 3-2-1.
|There are some very positive components in this bill. It does things to protect and strengthen the federal crop insurance program and it was very good at developing a commodity title that allows producers to follow market signals rather than making planting decisions in anticipation of government payments.
|In the second extra actuality Stallman talks more about the concerns. The cut runs 39 seconds, in 3-2-1.
|We're also concerned the bill further lowers payment limitations and the adjusted gross income provision which basically caps payments. We are not in support of that. And we're a little concerned about the equity across commodities. There are some pretty major shifts and while we don't necessarily have to maintain the same amount of support to all commodities that has existed in the past, we really think that we should have more equity than what exists with some of the programs. And then there is this new base acre calculation that will allow you to be eligible for the shallow loss program that basically recalculates a new base and frankly our goal was to get away from base acres and focus on planted acres in terms of eligibility for programs.
|In the third extra actuality Stallman talks about changes to the conservation section of the farm bill. The cut runs 41 seconds, in 3-2-1.
|We have said all along there are frankly too many different conservation programs so we have supported consolidation of programs to more easily deal with signing up for these programs. The proposal does consolidate 23 conservation programs into 13 programs and we believe that simplifying will allow producers easier access to those programs and also make it easier for producers to understand the requirements that they're going to have to meet. I think the general public should be very pleased by this because this will reduce government administrative costs. It will encourage more conservation activities which is a positive for the environment. So the general public, even though many are not aware that these types of programs are in the farm bill, should be very pleased with these changes.
|Newsline is updated Mondays and Thursdays by 5pm Eastern time. Thank you for listening.


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NYC Parks Events Calendar
Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.
Viewing 921–930 out of 17,898 events
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Sunday, June 22, 2014
Weird, Wild & Wonderful
at The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
The New York Botanical Garden invited members of the American Society of Botanical Artists to participate in a study of the eccentric, creating works of art based on unusual plants.
Category: Nature, Art
Red Hook Food Vendors
at Ball Field #1 (in Red Hook Recreation Area), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Since 1974, the Red Hook Food Vendors have been serving the most authentic and traditional foods from Latin America in New York City. Named after its location--one of Brooklyn's…
Category: Food
Forest Crew
at 190th Street and Amsterdam Avenue (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove invasive plants from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. As part of the Forest Crew you will learn basic invasive and…
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Bryant Park Ping Pong
at Ping Pong Court (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Test your ping pong skills at one of two state-of-the-art tables.
Category: Games, Kids, Sports
Festival de las Flores & Summer Solstice Celebration at QBG
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The beautiful Colombian tradition of creating "Silletos," or large medallions constructed of flowers, comes to Queens Botanical Garden in a day-long celebration.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Concerts, Dance, Nature, Festivals, Games, History, Kids
Bryant Park Games
at 40th Street Plaza (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Take a break with an eclectic selection of favorite tabletop games for free. From Scrabble and mancala to dominoes and Jenga. Visit bryantpark.org to find weekly Game Socials and…
Category: Games, Kids
Bryant Park Kubb
at The Green (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Learn the Scandinavian lawn game, also known as Viking Chess. To win, knock over your opponent's blocks with wooden pins. Never played? Our attendant will teach you.
Category: Games, Kids
Bryant Park Putting Green
at The Green (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Practice your technique, perfect your distance and speed, or bring the kids to play on the green, all free of charge. Golf balls and clubs are provided.
Category: Kids, Sports
at Pier 5 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join us Sundays at Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 5 for another season of Brooklyn's best street food. From brisket to bulgogi and Burmese noodles, to phatty beet sliders,…
Category: Food, Waterfront
Saltwater Fishing
at 96th Street and FDR Drive (in East River Esplanade), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Catch-and-release fishing is a great way to get outdoors and discover nature just a few blocks from home. Our experienced Rangers teach the ethics of fishing and the ecology of…
Category: Nature, Kids, Fishing
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What is Social Work
Social workers are professionals who work to empower individuals, assist at-risk populations, and affect social change. The profession's fundamental mission addresses serving people who need assistance and making social institutions more responsive to human needs. What distinguishes social work from other helping professions is this focus on reciprocal relationships between persons and their environments and the strong commitment to social and economic justice. Social workers are problem-solvers who are able to intervene in multiple-level systems and perform various professional roles in today's changing global world. These actions are guided by a knowledge base, code of ethics, and professional values.
Social workers are educated and trained to make a positive impact in often-difficult situations. Social workers help people overcome problems such as situational crises in daily living, loss, poverty, mental illness, child abuse and neglect, economic uncertainty, homelessness, and drug abuse. They work with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to identify and address these problems. Advocacy is a prominent professional role that is expected of social workers. This practice role normally includes working with clients, be it with an individual, group, or community, to systematically address decisions and policies that are unjust and agencies and organizations that are unresponsive. Social workers intervene to end discrimination, oppression, poverty, and all forms of social injustice.
Career Opportunities in Social Work
For sheer variety, few occupations can match social work. There is a broad range of opportunities and settings. Social workers are found in public agencies, private businesses, hospitals, schools, nursing homes, mental health centers, family service agencies, residential treatment facilities, police departments, the military, research centers, and other interesting workplaces. They work with special populations of people, such as in aging, immigration, juvenile services and probation, child welfare, developmental disabilities, criminal justice, and public welfare, to name a few.
There is great demand for practitioners who have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited program in social work. In a recent UT BSSW alumni survey, respondents indicated employment as a social worker was found on average in less than two (2) months after graduation. After receiving their baccalaureate degree, many students continue with their education in graduate programs in social work.
Salary Trends in Social Work
A professional social worker must have a degree in social work from a college or a university program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The undergraduate degree is the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW or BSSW). The BSSW degree at UT is accredited by CSWE. The demand for professional social workers is high. Social workers, just starting out with a BSW or BSSW, can expect an annual salary ranging from $25,000 to $33,000 depending on the type of work, certification, and geographic factors.
High School Preparation
It is recommended that students follow the standard college preparation track available in their high school with some electives in social and behavioral sciences as well as course work that addresses human diversity and intercultural and international topics. Also highly recommended is intense study in a foreign language, preferably Spanish. Volunteer work in social service agencies and organizations would be beneficial in this major.
How to Major in Social Work
Students may declare social work as their major when starting at the University or by contacting the BSSW Program Office at (865) 974-3352. Any student at the University may enroll in lower-division social work courses (SW 200 or 207 – Introduction to Social Work and SW 250 – Social Welfare) and some upper-division social work courses (with consent of the instructor). Social work majors typically begin upper-division social work courses in the fall term of their junior year. Enrollment in many of these courses is monitored through progression policies and some courses have pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements. The progression requirements are identified in the University of Tennessee Undergraduate Catalog (http://diglib.lib.utk.edu/dlc/catalog/index.html). All students with a declared major in social work are advised by social work faculty.
Requirements for Social Work
Students must complete 45 credit hours of required social work courses.
SW 200 – Introduction to Social Work (3)
SW 207 – Honors: Introduction to Social Work (3)
SW 250 – Social Welfare (3)
SW 312 – Interviewing Skills and the Helping Relationship in Social Work Practice (3)
SW 313 – Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families (3)
SW 314 – Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3)
SW 315 – Social Work Practice with Groups, Organizations, and Communities (3)
SW 316 – Understanding Diversity in a Global Society (3)
SW 317 – Honors: Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3)
SW 318 – Honors: Understanding Diversity in a Global Society (3)
SW 380 – Field Practice in Social Work I (3)
SW 410 – Social Work Research (3)
SW 416 – Social Welfare Policies and Issues (3)
SW 417 – Honors: Social Work Research (3)
SW 460 – Integrative Seminar (3)
SW 467 – Honors: Integrative Seminar (3)
SW 480 – Field Practice in Social Work II (6)
SW 481 – Field Practice in Social Work III (6)
SW 483 – Social Work Field Practice (12)
Special Programs, Co-ops, and Internships
The curriculum combines classroom experience and agency-based field placements. Students have two educationally directed field placements for a total of 600 clock hours in agency settings. Placements provide extensive and challenging opportunities for students to apply the lessons of the classroom. Students may begin field placement in the spring term of their junior year or the first summer session after and complete 120 hours during the semester. The senior placement is more intensive, with the student in placement for 16-20 hours per week for two semesters or 35 hours per week for one semester. Students are supervised by professional social workers in the agency and monitored by a faculty member who also facilitates a weekly field seminar.
The field seminar, held concurrently with the field placement, provides a vehicle for students to engage in a dynamic, interactive exchange designed to facilitate the integration of classroom learning with the knowledge and experience gained in field. A variety of field sites are available including: schools, mental health centers, hospitals, family service agencies, probation and parole, nursing homes, residential programs for youth, and refugee resettlement programs.
Social work majors with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher may enroll in the social work honors concentration. By taking honors versions of several social work courses, high-achieving honors students have the opportunity to engage in creative activities and projects while earning their BSSW with honors degree.
Highlights of Social Work
Students in the major are participants in a unique, challenging, and meaningful learning experience that includes:
- development and use of critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- skills labs and active-learning in the classroom
- 600 hours of field practice (internships)
- student organizations that contribute to the community
- a competency-based curriculum
- development of a portfolio that demonstrates competency attainment
- development and presentation of a research project
- a possible interdisciplinary gerontology minor
- opportunity for certification in child welfare and in school social work
- preparation for social work licensure
- a sense of community between students and faculty
- opportunity for honors-level work
Ready for the World
Students majoring in social work have many opportunities to experience and explore different cultures. In addition to those opportunities available through the University's Study Abroad Program, International House and related activities on campus, students in the College of Social Work are encouraged to study abroad for a semester.
The College of Social Work has relationships with many international universities that facilitate students completing General Education courses as well as social work courses and field practice in foreign countries. Such opportunities and relationships increase students' understanding of diversity and international issues while remaining on their path toward graduation. Study abroad opportunities in the junior and senior years are determined by degree requirements. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the Director of International Initiatives (865-974-3352) as soon as possible.
Those students who are unable to study abroad during their academic careers have opportunities to work with international exchange students visiting the College of Social Work and complete field placements at agencies serving international clients.
Learn more about UT's Ready for the World initiative to help students gain the international and intercultural knowledge they need to succeed in today's world.
Academic Plan and Milestones
Following an academic plan will help students stay on track to graduate in four years. Beginning with first-time, first-year, full-time, degree-seeking students entering in the Fall 2013 semester, UT has implemented Universal Tracking (uTrack), an academic monitoring system designed to help students stay on track for timely graduation. In order to remain on track, students must complete the minimum requirements for each tracking semester, known as milestones. Milestones may include successful completion of specified courses and/or attainment of a minimum GPA.
To see a sample academic plan and milestones for this major, go to http://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=14&poid=5251
For More Information
BSSW Program
University of Tennessee
College of Social Work
303 Henson Hall
Knoxville, TN 37996-3333
(865) 974-3352
The information on this page should be considered general information only. For more specific information on this and other programs refer to the UT catalog or contact the department and/or college directly.


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Behavioral scientist and champeen animal advocate Temple Grandin came to Pasadena's Villa Esperanza to help celebrate its 50th year of aiding developmentally disabled children.
Grandin, who became nationally famous when profiled a decade ago in The New Yorker as the creator of humane cattle-processing techniques, is autistic herself. Her work as a professor, her ability to obtain a doctorate despite her disability, her charm and frankness, her cute cowgirl outfits — all have combined to make her a celebrity who truly deserves being in the public eye.
In her demeanor, and even in her looks, she reminded me of another genius: Dick Feynman, who, come to think of it, was somewhere (as perhaps we all are) on the autism spectrum himself.


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News from around the Web today, Wednesday, March 21, 2007.
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A heart-healthy salad
Salads can be more than just lettuce and tomatoes. This salad combines fruit and lettuce with seeds and nuts.
A healthy vegetarian meal
This recipe of brown rice and vegetables is low in fat and sodium but high in protein and fiber.
Calcium — more than strong bones
Calcium is the most common mineral in the body and is responsible not only for healthy bones but for functions of the heart, muscles and nerves.
Cypriot Chicken Kebabs
This recipe for Cypriot Chicken Kebabs is a good source of protein and fiber. The veggies also contain antioxidants that are considered cancer-fighting agents.
New kidney disease website launched
African Americans are more than three times as likely as whites to develop kidney failure. Once kidney function falls below a certain level, the only options for treatment are dialysis and transplantation.
Garlic: Flavorful and healthful
Garlic is noted not only for its flavor and smell, but for its health benefits as well. Garlic has been found to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.
Berry Nutty Breakfast Parfait
Although breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day, it is estimated that 31 million people take a pass. Skipping breakfast, however, can trigger excessive hunger and low blood sugar.
Szechuan chicken stir fry
This Szechuan chicken stir fry is inexpensive and easy to make and a good source of potassium, fiber and protein.
How to spot "hidden" sugars
Sugar is the body's source of energy. You can't live without it, but the type and amount of sugar you consume is key to good health.
Make half your plate fruits and veggies
Consumption of a variety of fruits and veggies is key to good health
Black bean salad
A heart-healthy recipe that is easy to make and low in saturated fats and sodium
The hidden salt: Americans eat twice the recommended daily allowance
Sodium, more commonly known as salt, can make some foods taste so much better, but it doesn't do much for one's health. Excess salt, especially when paired with reduced amounts of potassium, can increase the risk of high blood pressure. ...
Squash Crostini
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Inside Out Tacos
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's popular free nutrition app, Ask the Nutritionist: Recipes for Fighting Cancer, is now available for Android platform. The Inside Out Taco recipe is one sample of the recipes available on the app.
Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's popular free nutrition app, Ask the Nutritionist: Recipes for Fighting Cancer, is now available for Android platform. The Tomato-Basil-Mozzarella Salad recipe is one sample of the recipes available on the app.


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Definition of peachy keen
peachy keen
- good.
Person A: How's it going?
Person B: Peachy keen.
- See more words with the same meaning: good, okay, cool, awesome, fun.
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