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Eric Swalwell unseated 40-year Democratic Rep. Pete Stark in a classic race that pitted youth against experience. Swalwell, 31, pressed the case that time had passed by the 80-year-old incumbent. Swalwell can also credit his win to a new California election law allowing the top two vote-getters to advance to a general election, regardless of party affiliation. For Swalwell, it meant two shots at Stark and the chance to build momentum for his insurgent candidacy. He trailed Stark by 6 percentage points in the June primary.
Born in Sac City, Iowa, Swalwell grew up in Dublin, Calif., where he currently serves on the city council. He attended the University of Maryland, where he was bitten by the political bug and graduated with a degree in government and politics in 2003. He continued on at the university's law school, graduating in 2006. He got his start in politics as an unpaid intern on Capitol Hill, working for then-Rep. Ellen Tauscher, a moderate Bay Area Democrat. To make ends meet, he worked two summer jobs around the Capitol, at the local gym and a restaurant, where he kept an eye out for members of Congress. "In the morning I would serve them gym towels," he said. "In the evening, I would serve them dinner."
After graduation, Swalwell moved back to California and got a job as a prosecutor in the Alameda County district attorney's office, where he has worked ever since, rising to the post of deputy district attorney. "I put a lot of bad guys away," he told voters on the campaign trail. He ran for city council in Dublin, an outer suburb of San Francisco, and has served on it since 2010.
Square-jawed with a shock of blond hair, Swalwell looks the part of a politician. Still, he is an unlikely congressman. Other prominent California Democrats have been patiently waiting their turn for Stark to retire, including former Obama administration official Ro Khanna, who raised more than $1 million for a congressional bid. But Khanna and others opted to let Stark serve another term unchallenged and Swalwell jumped the line.
Much of the Democratic establishment backed Stark, including the state's two U.S. senators, leading labor unions, the state party, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, the entire Bay Area congressional delegation, and President Obama. Swalwell got support from only a smattering of local officials, including Tauscher, his old boss. Swalwell began the campaign by competing in running races across the district, a series his campaign dubbed the "race for change." But beyond his hustle, Swalwell's campaign was largely fueled by Stark's own missteps.
During a debate, Stark wrongly accused Swalwell of taking bribes (and had to apologize because it wasn't true). He accused a local newspaper columnist of donating to his opponent (and had to apologize because it wasn't true) and he threatened the family and livelihood of a local politician who endorsed Swalwell (but claimed he was provoked). After the slip-ups, the notoriously mercurial Stark was largely cloistered out of sight, instead relying on hard-hitting mailers, the rare scripted appearance, and his high name recognition after his decades of service.
Under California's new election rules, Swalwell sought to reach out to Republicans and independents dissatisfied with Stark's long liberal tenure. He didn't promise he would vote all that differently from Stark—he describes himself as a solid Democrat, though he believes "every human problem does not need a legislative solution"—but said that he would at least listen intently as their congressman. His victory was an ironic way for Stark to lose: Four decades earlier, Stark had made much the same argument in unseating a previous octogenarian congressman.
Shane Goldmacher contributed to this article.


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The Life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: Madinan Period
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SummaryThis live class is held each week on Sundays at 1:30 pm Toronto | 10:30am Los Angeles | 6:30pm UK | 9:30pm Makkah | 5:30am (Monday mornings) Sydney.
During the eleven classes, Sayyid Mohammed Assagaf will explore the life of our beloved Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace). This course aims to increase one in knowledge and love for the Prophet, and connection to him. This course focuses on the Madinan period (622-630 CE)
This class is held live at SeekersHub Toronto (www.SeekersHub.org / 2355 Royal Windsor Dr, Unit 10, Mississauga, ON L5J 1K6 / map: http://g.co/maps/48urh). In-person attendance is highly encouraged for those who are able. Like all Seekers programs, this class is free--powered by Knowledge Without Barriers.
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Lesson Overview1. Year 1 A.H.: The arrival to Madina and the establishment of the Prophetic Mosque
2. Year 2 A.H.: The Great Battle of Badr
3. Year 3 A.H.: The Battle of Uhud
4. Year 4 A.H.: The Battle of Bani al-Nadir
5. Year 5 A.H.: The Battles of the Trench and Bani Quraydah
6. Year 6 A.H.: Treaty of Hudaybia and the Pledge of Ridwan
7. Year 7 A.H.: The Battle of Khaybar and Umrah Al-Qada'a
8. Year 8 A.H.: The Conquest of Mecca and The Battle of Hunayn
9. Year 9 A.H.: The Delegates entering Islam and the Battle of Tabuk
10. Year 10 A.H.: The Farewell Pilgrimage
11. Year 11 A.H.: The last days and passing
Requirements & PrerequisitesNone
Feedback"You often hear people recount stories from the Seerah of the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and each person does it differently. On rare occasions; you experience a moment so real, it's as if you were actually there. Ustadh Mohammed Assagaf's Seerah class is one big moment. It leaves you thinking, "I've always known this happened, but I've never actually felt it.""
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"Often I will recount something that is mentioned in the lessons with Ustadh Mohammed, some food for the heart and some retelling of an incident that, though heard before, is offered with more insights than I've experienced before. I love the lessons as our teacher offers a fine combination of akhlaq and knowledge. I feel like he has a deeper relationship with the sahabas as he mentions their names and tells their stories and even, in the lesson the battle of Uhud spoke of them as though he was watching the scene "on the right stood so-and-so and on the left so-and-so."
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1.)A winner will focus on the solution rather than the problem.
2.)A winner will take responsibility for his actions rather than blame someone else.
3.)A winner will find an opportunity arise from a crisis.
4.)A winner will live in the present and learn from the past.
5.)A winners will make a commitment to himself and keep it.
6.)A winner will think about how they can achieve greatness every single day.
7.)A winner will make personal development his or her number one priority in life.
8.)A winner will face their fear, accept it and dive in anyways.
9.)A winner is constantly seeking new ventures.
10.)A winner will consistently take the lead.
11.)A losers will fear failure and will be trapped because of this.
12.)A losers do the same thing over and over again hoping to expect a different result the next time around.
13.)A loser will make little effort in honoring their ability to grow.
14.)A loser will give up when the going gets tough.
15.)A loser would rather follow the crowd than lead.
16.)A loser will hangout with other like minded people who will only bring their true potential down.
17.)A loser does not want to work.
18.)A loser will make excuses.
19.)A loser will forever live in the past.
20.)A loser will blame others for his own faults.


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Internal pudendal artery stent
An internal pudendal artery stent is a tiny wire tube or metal scaffold placed within the internal pudendal artery to treat cholesterol blockages that reduce arterial blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation that cause erectile dysfunction and decreased erection hardness. Similar stents and procedures are used in the arteries of the heart and in arteries in the legs. The goal is to unblock the artery blockage, so that during sexual stimulation, there will be increased blood flow to the erection arteries and increased penile hardness. The patient with erectile dysfunction who is a candidate for internal pudendal artery stenting will have already undergone testing so show that the blood trapping mechanism (corporal veno-occlusion) is functioning normally. Thus, the patient with erectile dysfunction who is a candidate for internal pudendal artery stenting has the diagnosis of arteriogenic erectile dysfunction.
Treating a blocked internal pudendal artery in a man with arteriogenic erectile dysfunction happens as follows. The interventional cardiologist or radiologist uses x-rays of the arteries (arteriography) to assess the location and estimate the size of the artery blockage. The physician injects an x-ray dye (contrast medium) through a guide catheter and viewing the flow of blood through the internal pudendal arteries. The physician uses this information to decide whether to treat the artery blockage with a stent.
The internal pudendal artery blockage is first dilated. Dilation is accomplished by threading through the blockage with an ordinary balloon catheter (with no stent attached) and expanding it to the artery's original diameter.
Drug eluting stents have anti-proliferation chemicals on the tiny wire tube that helps prevent blood clotting. The stent is in its collapsed form attached onto the outside of a balloon catheter. The physician withdraws the balloon catheter and threads the stent on its balloon catheter through the blockage. The physician expands the balloon that deforms the metal stent to its expanded size.
The internal pudendal artery stent consists of a tiny (2-4 mm) metal framework that can be placed inside the artery to help keep it open. The stent, however, is a foreign object that induces an immune response and the tendancy for the devlopment of scar tissue (cell proliferation) to develop over the stent. The drug eluting stent helps prevent this scar tissue growth. The stent releases an antiproliferative drug to help avoid re-narrowing of the artery. There is also a strong tendency for blood clots to form at the site where the stent is placed against the arterial wall. Antiplatelet therapy helps prevent clots. Patients should take clopidogrel (plavix) for at least six months or more and aspirin indefinitely.
Internal pudendal artery stent are currently being placed as clinical research trials. Long-term safety and efficacy data are not yet available.
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Yearly Archive for 2012
It's time to work on penalties ahead of MLS Cup final
Only two days away from the MLS Cup final, it's time to close practice and add some work with penalty kicks. The Galaxy are closing their practice at Home Depot Center after the first 15 minutes, so we'll essentially get to see Landon Donovan and Robbie Keane stretch. With that said, David Beckham's holding a […] [Read More]
Aeros to face tall task with NHL stars Hall, Eberle, Nugent-Hopkins
The following is the full version of my Aeros-Barons story that will run in Thursday's Houston Chronicle print edition: A tall task awaits the Aeros as they host the Oklahoma City Barons on Thursday and Friday. The Barons have a stacked lineup of young, talented NHL stars in Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and […] [Read More]
Cat Osterman joins 6 others in Texas Sports Hall of Fame's 2012 class
Before Cat Osterman was leading Texas to the Women's College World Series and winning gold medals at the Olympics, she was leaving her mark as a standout at Cypress Springs. That included a 33-strikeout performance in 2001 in a 1-0 win over Cy-Fair that went 14 innings. Her senior year, Osterman was named Gatorade National […] [Read More]
Davis earns 4th consecutive Dynamo MVP; Garcia honored as teammates' MVP
Yet again, midfielder Brad Davis has earned the Dynamo Most Valuable Player award, as voted by the media and bloggers who follow the team. Boniek Garcia, who earned the Houston Chronicle Dynamo MVP Award a few weeks ago, was honored as the Dynamo Players' MVP award winner, as voted by his Dynamo teammates. Davis, who […] [Read More]
Kingwood's Sandie Raines earns spot in cross country national championships
Sandie Raines, who finished second at the Class 5A cross country state championships three weeks ago behind A&M Consolidated's Karis Jochen, qualified with the fellow senior for the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships National Finals. The two finished in the top 10 at the FLCCC South Regional over the weekend in Charlotte, N.C . Raines […] [Read More]
Video: Heisman frontrunner Manziel makes an appearance
COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M freshman quarterback Johnny Manziel visited with the media in person for the first time this season on Tuesday. He is the Heisman Trophy frontrunner. Aggies coach Kevin Sumlin has a policy that he does not allow first-year players to talk to the press during the regular season. The 10-2 Aggies […] [Read More]
Heisman frontrunner Manziel finally face-to-face with media
See video from the news conference COLLEGE STATION – Johnny Manziel on Tuesday met with the media face-to-face, a day after visiting with reporters for the first time this season via teleconference. Manziel, a freshman from Kerrville Tivy, is the Heisman Trophy frontrunner. A handful of highlights from his shindig in the Hagner Auditorium of […] [Read More]
Houston issues statement on Tulane joining Big East
The University of Houston issued a statement Tuesday on Tulane joining the Big East Conference. [Read More]
The evolution of Griner's dunks: From Nimitz to the NCAA Tournament
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People in the news: Nov. 22
Barker sues over fatal plane crash
Punk musician Travis Barker sued over the airplane crash that injured him and killed two friends on Friday.
The former Blink-182 drummer sued the plane's owners, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and an airplane maintenance company, seeking more than $25,000 in damages.
Barker's suit claims the companies improperly operated and maintained the Learjet that overshot the runway and burst into flames on Sept. 19 in South Carolina.
The crash killed two pilots, Barker's assistant Chris Baker and Barker's bodyguard Charles Monroe Still Jr.
Still's mother, Thelma Martin Still, joined Barker in the lawsuit and is suing the companies for multiple damages, including grief and sorrow, funeral expenses and loss of earnings.
The lawsuit claims the Learjet was "defective" and also faults the plane's pilots for the crash.
Barker and celebrity disc jockey DJ AM were both injured in the crash.
The pair had performed together the night of the crash and were flying back to Los Angeles.
Barker is seeking damages for pain and suffering, disfigurement, loss of earnings, medical and legal expenses.
The jet was owned by Global Exec Aviation, a Long Beach, Calif.-based charter company.
Spears in court
Britney Spears made another cameo in the midst of her comeback — this time at a Los Angeles courtroom.
Spears appeared unexpectedly Friday for a hearing in her ongoing conservatorship. A court spokesman said after the hearing that Spears appeared to give an update on her upcoming album, "Circus," and details of her tour and other promotions.
Her father, Jamie Spears, has had control over his 26-year-old daughter's personal and financial affairs since February. The court made the arrangement permanent last month, but Spears can petition to end the arrangement.
The court spokesman says she did not make that request Friday.
As part of that deal, her father and attorney gained greater control over her professional career. Jamie Spears appeared in court with his daughter and emerged from a courtroom with her after a two-hour closed session.
Spears has not appeared in court during months of conservatorship proceedings, but has been represented by a court-appointed attorney.
Spears' new album is scheduled to be released on Dec. 2, which is also the singer's 27th birthday.
Depp detour
County officials in Wisconsin are holding the bag following a movie shoot involving Johnny Depp as famed bank robber John Dillinger.
During filming of "Public Enemies" — Wisconsin's first film under the governor's new movie incentives — state highway traffic was diverted away from the center of Columbus, 70 miles northwest of Milwaukee. The detour road couldn't stand the load — and collapsed.
Dodge County was left with a $116,000 repair. It's filed a claim against the city of Columbus that could lead to a lawsuit.
But Columbus Mayor Nancy Osterhaus says talks are ongoing between the city, county and film studio NBC Universal, with hopes that they might split the bill for the March mishap.
"Public Enemies" is out July 2.
Newman's will
Paul Newman has left the assets to his wife, the Oscars to his foundation and the race cars to the highest bidder.
A will made public this week shows that Newman, who died in September, left his personal property, including real estate, to Joanne Woodward.
The 10-time Academy Award nominee, who won one Oscar and took home two honorary ones, left those statues and other awards to the Newman's Own Foundation.
Interest in Newman's Own and Salad King also went to the foundation, which will distribute all profits to charity.
The will also directed that his airplane and race cars be sold, with proceeds going to his estate.
Signed April 11, Newman's will was filed in Connecticut.
—From wire reports
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Gadget retailer had been holding back stock.
Apple has pulled the iPad 2 from US outlets of Best Buy, after the retail giant was found to be holding back stock. Word is stores were telling punters the iPad 2 was unavailable when in reality they'd simply reached a daily sales quota.
According to an anonymous Best Buy staffer, Apple has decided to stop selling the iPad 2 at Best Buy. What's more, top exec Tim Cook is said to be handling negotiations, suggesting Jobs and co are taking this pretty seriously indeed.
There's no word on whether UK Best Buy stores have been affected. Unofficial figures suggest the iPad 2 has already sold in excess of 2.5 million units, as the slate continues to dominate the competition.
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August 4, 2015
We're all looking for ways to save some money. Now there's a new gas saving trend you may want to grab onto this summer.
Scooters and motorcycles are becoming more popular as gas prices continue to rise.
The alternate form of transportation offers great fuel efficiency, and even beats out most hybrid vehicles.
Some of the scooters and cycles can get 100 plus miles per gallon.
"That's the conservative end of it. For sure we get a 100 miles per gallon in traffic, in town on the motorcycles and the scooters," Roger Wagner with American Aerospace said. "Some of our customers say they get up to 130 miles per gallon or more."
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Hospitalitermes are found across many parts of South-east Asia, where they live in rainforests.
It is 1 of only a handful of genera in which the species forage in processional columns in the open-air. Up to half a million individuals from a colony can be involved in a single foraging expedition.
Soldier and worker termites leave their nest in the late afternoon. They march in column formation across the forest floor to a canopy tree where they graze throughout the night on lichens and other tiny plants growing high up on the trunk.
In 2007, molecular evidence was published confirming that termites evolved from cockroaches.
Read on to discover how soldiers of Hospitalitermes hospitalis use a chemical weapon to defend the colony from attack.
Termites are social insects that divide tasks among different castes. Read on to discover how the Hospitalitermes hospitalis soldier termites use a chemical weapon to defend the colony from attack.
Hospitalitermes are found across South-east Asia, southern China and Indonesia. They are distinct from most other termite genera because they forage in processional columns and feed on living plants in the rainforest canopy. Discover how they transport balls of food back to their nest.
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Some species of Hospitalitermes nest on the ground or between the roots of big trees. However, some species build arboreal nests (the black material) among epiphytes in the forest canopy. Lambir Hills National Park, Sarawak, Borneo.© David T Jones
Hospitalitermes lividiceps is closely related to H. hospitalis but the soldiers have a distinct orange coloured head. From Lambir Hills National Park in Sarawak, Borneo.© Chihiro Handa
Hospitalitermes medioflavus has very similar foraging behaviour to H. hospitalis. In this image (a) the smaller workers (indicated with red arrows) are gnawing at the tree bark.© Toru Miuru
Hospitalitermes medioflavus has very similar foraging behaviour to H. hospitalis. In this image (b), after gnawing food from the bark, a small worker (indicated with red arrow) can be seen passing the food to a larger worker (indicated with black arrow) who will carry the ball of food back to the nest.© Toru Miura
One of several entrance holes to a nest of Hospitalitermes medioflavus, built against the base of a tree in Kalimantan, Borneo. Soldiers stand guard around the inner edge of the entrance (which is about 2cm wide).© Toru Miura
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"If you go walking in a South-east Asia rainforest in the morning, you are likely to see a column of processional termites crossing your path. At first glance you might think they're ants. But if you look closely, you will see the chemical squirt gun on the head of the soldiers as they guard the workers. It's fascinating to watch the endless stream of workers rushing back to the nest carrying balls of food. If you have the time, carefully follow the column and you will locate the nest."


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Originally a variant of Helen, although now no longer associated with that name. Initial H- tended to be added and dropped rather capriciously, leading to many doublets (compare for example Esther and Hester). It is also sometimes used as a short form of Eleanor, to which, however, it is unrelated.
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Even our most accomplished students, however, must take the initative in preparing themselves for life after Colby, including employment, a fellowship, and/or graduate school. We regularly publicize our services to all students, but I thought that you might also want to know what services and programs we offer to both you and your students.
We are extremely excited about our career development curriculum, Colby Connect, which is a uniquely Colby Career Center curriculum that embraces students and connects them to internships, job shadowing, employment opportunities, and prepares them for graduate study. Colby Connect provides students with an on-going four-year curriculum, providing workshops, presentations, and special programs aimed at assisting students with their post graduate endeavors. In fact, Colby Connect also integrates career center programming with alumni, parents, faculty and recruiters.
Each of the four years offers a unique set of three primary workshops that students are expected to complete before advancing through the program. The three workshops are essential life skills necessary for individual, academic and professional development. The three primary workshops include self-assessment, career exploration and communication competence.
The career center connects students with faculty, alumni, and parents through mentor programs, and it coordinates career-related and postgraduate networking. Parents are invited to participate and assist students and young graduates as mentors, offering internships, and generating employment opportunities. Parents offer students a glimpse into the world of possibilities beyond Colby. To give students the best advice, support, and perspectives, the career center has established affinity groups around specific vocational interests and industries, with parents invited to participate. Other areas of critical interest is parent presentations and workshops on key skill sets needed to prepare and succeed in both the workplace and graduate programs, such as law, medicine and professional graduate studies. Together we prepare Colby students for valued roles in their communities, as qualified candidates for employment, and as well prepared graduate students.
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Monthly Archive for January, 2008
'Lost:' Leaving the proverbial jaw where it was left. . . dropped
(Courtesy ABC) Locke meets up with part of the gang. The engine that drives "Lost" has always been the mystery of the island. Strange things happen left and right and we conclude that nobody fully understands the island, not even the Others or the Dharma Initiative. (Courtesy ABC) Oh look, it's Kate right before she […] [Read More]
'Lost:' Previews tell us a lot
The question is: How much can we deduce about the fourth season from these killer previews? [Read More]
'Lost:' Countless hours of our wasted life condensed into 8 minutes
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Missourians File Petition With White House to Secede From Union
|Grampa Simpson (of Kansas) has always been on board. He once explained why his flag only has 49 stars: "I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missour-ah!""
Upon approval by the voters, this constitutional amendment prohibits the Missouri legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government from recognizing, enforcing, or acting in furtherance of any federal action that exceeds the powers delegated to the federal government.
The state also shall not recognize, enforce, or act in furtherance of any federal actions that: restrict the right to bear arms; legalize or fund abortions, or the destruction of any embryo from the zygote stage; require the sale or trade of carbon credits or impose a tax on the release of carbon emissions; involve certain health care issues; mandate the recognition of same sex marriage or civil unions; increase the punishment for a crime based on perpetrator's thoughts or designate a crime as a hate crime; interpret the establishment clause as creating a wall of separation between church and state; or restrict the right of parents or guardians to home school or enroll their children in a private or parochial school or restrict school curriculum.
The state is also required to interpret the U.S. Constitution based on its language and the original intent of the signers of the Constitution. Amendments to the U.S. Constitution shall be interpreted based on their language and the intent of the congressional sponsor and co-sponsors of the amendment.
The amendment also declares that Missouri citizens have standing to enforce the provisions of the amendment and that enforcement of the amendment applies to federal actions taken after the amendment is approved by the voters, federal actions specified in the amendment, and any federal action, regardless of when it occurred, that the general assembly or the Missouri Supreme Court determines to exceed the powers enumerated and delegated to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution.
Nieve's amendment was placed on the "informal calendar" in May, which means it didn't have the votes to pass but the Senate will hang on to it indefinitely, in case something changes.
Missourians were also infamously divided in their allegiances during the Civil War. Both the Union and the Confederate claimed Missouri as their own and we sent state representatives and troops to both governments. How this happened remains a matter of dispute for many historians, but the conflict (familiarly) highlighted the vast differences between St. Louis and the rest of the state.
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A method of allocating resources for implementing certain call-related features, such as call forwarding, includes enabling a centrally accessed unit (e.g., a gatekeeper) to support the features and enabling telephony devices (e.g., personal computers running ToL client software) to independently implement the features. Thus, there is redundant capability with respect to the features. A task-allocation scheme is established for adaptively assigning execution of the tasks needed to perform the features. The scheme is at least partially based upon determining processing resource availability within either or both of the centrally accessed unit and the telephony devices. When a request for a feature is detected, the execution of the requested feature is assigned to either the centrally accessed unit or the particular telephony device with which the request is associated, depending upon the current processing resource availabilities. The method is preferably utilized in a ToL network, which may include a load-sharing server that is dedicated to the adaptive allocation of the call-related tasks.
1. A method of allocating resources for performing call-related tasks comprising the steps of:
enabling a centrally accessed unit to implement specific call-related features;
enabling a plurality of telephony devices to implement said specific call-related features, said telephony devices being supported by said centrally accessed unit, thereby providing redundant capability with respect to implementing said specific call-related features;
establishing a task-allocation scheme for adaptively assigning executions of said call-related features to said centrally accessed unit and said telephony devices on a call-by-call basis, including at least partially basing said task-allocation scheme upon processing resource availability within at least one of said centrally accessed unit and said telephony devices;
detecting requests for said specific call-related features; and
for each said request and in accordance with said task-allocation scheme, assigning execution of a requested specific call-related feature to either said centrally accessed unit or a particular one of said telephony devices with which said request is associated, including determining current processing resource availability for said at least one of said centrally accessed unit and said particular telephony device.
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10. A method of allocating resources for performing a call-related feature in an environment in which performance of said feature can be implemented either at a central call processing capability or at telephony devices to which calls are directed, said method comprising the steps of:
identifying a call for which said feature is relevant, including identifying said telephony device that is a party to said call;
comparing current anticipated delays for performing said feature via said central call processing capability to anticipated delays for performing said feature via said telephony device; and
selecting between performing said feature via said central call processing capability and said telephony device based upon results of said comparing step.
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a centrally accessed unit having a capability to implement said specific features, said centrally accessed unit being configured to recognize requests for said specific features;
a plurality of telephony devices supported by said centrally accessed unit with respect to availability of said specific features, said telephony devices being configured to individually implement said specific features independently of said centrally accessed unit; and
means for selecting between implementing said specific features at said centrally accessed unit or at a particular telephony device on a basis of current processing availability at said centrally accessed unit, said means for selecting being cooperative with said central processing unit to monitor said current processing availability.
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The invention relates generally to methods and systems for allocating resources for performing call-related tasks and relates more particularly to allocating resources in a network environment in which there is redundant capability in implementing the call-related tasks.
There are a number of alternative architectures for supporting call capability for telephony devices of a local area network (LAN), such as telephones and/or telephony-enabled computers in a corporate environment. A private branch exchange (PBX) may be used to support calls to and from telephony devices that are on the premises of the owner of the PBX. Traditional PBXs provide all of the call processing for the supported telephony devices. This call processing includes supporting call-related features, such as call forwarding and voice messaging, in addition to the required routing of incoming and outgoing calls.
As an alternative to the centralized architecture, distributed call processing allows at least some of the call-related features to be implemented at the telephony devices, but typically also includes a device (a "centrally accessed unit") that is utilized by all of the telephony devices. For example, personal computers running telephony over local area network (ToL) clients can handle call-related features such as call forwarding, while a gatekeeper is used to enable features and to perform limited management functions, such as translating addresses, or feature services. PBXs may also be adapted to provide distributed call processing capability.
Thus, an advantage of distributed call processing is that the call-related tasks can be performed at the telephony devices. This frees the centrally accessed unit (e.g., a gatekeeper) of the system to perform the processing which can only be implemented at the centrally accessed unit. The gatekeeper or comparable unit may be considered to be a universal central processing unit (CPU), while the telephony devices may be considered to be edge CPUs. By dedicating the universal CPU to tasks that must be performed by the universal CPU, the delays that are imposed by operations within the universal CPU can be controlled.
Common programming languages that are used at the centrally accessed unit in a distributed call processing environment include C and C++. The programming language may be different at the telephony devices. Computers running ToL clients often use the JAVA� programming language (JAVA is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems). With regard to the call-related features, the JAVA language is often less efficient than C or C++. Consequently, simple call processing tasks performed at a personal computer of a user may consume a significant percentage of the processing resources of the computer. Moreover, delays will be introduced as a result of the processing demands associated with performing a call-related task (e.g., call forwarding). The delays will be greater for computers without a high level of power. One solution is to equip each telephony device with a CPU that may be unnecessarily powerful for other software applications, but which is necessary to efficiently handle all of the call-related task processing that is to be performed by the telephony devices. The concern with this solution is that it imposes a significant expense upon a corporation or other entity that maintains a number of such telephony devices.
A partial solution is to assign implementation of specific call-related features to the centrally accessed unit, even though the features could be implemented at the device level. As one example, voicemail capability may be implemented using a server connected to a gatekeeper, rather than providing ToL client voicemail capability. The benefits of this partial solution will be greater under certain operating conditions than under others. In fact, the effects may be negative under conditions that may be related to current levels of call traffic and/or current demand for a particular call-related feature that is implemented at the centrally accessed level when it could be implemented at the device level.
What is needed is a method and system for providing distributed call processing capability without unnecessarily sacrificing system performance under certain operating conditions.
A method and a system utilize adaptive distributed call processing to achieve high system performance over a wide range of operating conditions. The system includes a centrally accessed unit that at least partially supports call capability for a number of telephony devices. The method includes enabling the centrally accessed unit to implement specific call-related features and enabling the telephony devices to implement the same features, so that there is a redundant capability. A task-allocation scheme is established to allow requests for the features to be responded to on the basis of current resource capability. For each request for implementation of a specific call-related feature for which there is redundant capability, there is an adaptive assignment that is at least partially based upon current availability of processing resources within at least one of the centrally accessed unit and the particular telephony device that is associated with the request.
In the preferred embodiment, the telephony devices are personal computers running ToL client software. The centrally accessed unit may be a gatekeeper or another device having corresponding capabilities. Also in the preferred embodiment, the determination of the current availability of processing resources involves anticipating the delays associated with executing the requested call-related feature at the centrally processing unit. If the anticipated delay is below a predetermined delay threshold, the implementation of the requested feature is assigned to the centrally accessed unit. On the other hand, if the anticipated delay is greater than the predetermined delay threshold, the telephony device associated with the call is assigned the task of implementing the requested feature. The predetermined delay threshold may be based upon the anticipated delay at the telephony device if the telephony device is assigned to implementing the requested feature. In an alternative embodiment, rather than selecting a fixed delay threshold, the assignment is based upon determining and comparing current availabilities of processing resources at the centrally accessed unit and the telephony device.
The anticipated delays at the centrally accessed unit will depend upon the available processing power. In accordance with the task-allocation scheme, the centrally accessed unit may be assigned to performing each call-related task for which redundant capability is available, until a predetermined threshold of processing power is being accessed as a result of previous requests. Once the predetermined threshold has been reached, the subsequent requests for the call-related features are assigned to the telephony devices. Assignment to the centrally accessed unit does not return until changes in traffic or other circumstances allow the available processing power to return to a level below the predetermined threshold.
In another embodiment, the telephony devices are telephones and the centrally accessed unit is a PBX or similar switching capability. In this embodiment, the telephones must be configured to enable implementation of the specific call-related features independently of the PBX. For example, the telephones may be feature phones that are configured to enable call forwarding.
In another embodiment, the centrally accessed unit is a server dedicated to a particular call-related feature, and the telephony devices are telephones. Again, the telephones must be able to provide the necessary digital signal processing to implement modern call-related features. In one application of this embodiment, the server is dedicated to providing voicemail capability, but the individual telephones provide redundant capability for voicemail manipulation (e.g., volume control). The requests for the voicemail capability are assigned to the server until a threshold level has been reached that indicates that the anticipated delays associated with leaving or manipulating voicemail messages at the server exceed anticipated delays associated with leaving or manipulating voicemail messages at the individual telephony devices.
The dynamic and adaptive shifting of the load between the centrally accessed unit (central CPU) and the telephony devices (edge CPUS) allows a system to take full advantage of the capabilities of the centrally accessed unit under low load and normal load operating conditions, but does not introduce undue delays during high load conditions. Load balancing may be configured to optimize the execution location of "moveable" features between the centrally accessed unit and the telephony devices.
FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a telephonic system which incorporates adaptive distributed call processing in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 2 is graph of call processing delays as a function of call-handling load.
FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a second embodiment of a system having adaptive distributed call processing.
FIG. 4 is a third embodiment of a system having adaptive distributed call processing in accordance with the invention.
FIG. 5 is a process flow of steps for executing the adaptive distributed call processing.
With reference to FIG. 1, a network 10 of workstations is shown as being adapted for load sharing between a centrally accessed unit and a number of telephony devices. In the illustrated preferred embodiment, the network is a ToL system that includes a number of interconnected personal computers 12, 14, 16 and 18. Each personal computer is configured to run ToL software. Thus, the personal computers are preferably equipped with a telephony application programming interface (TAPI) that allows the computer to have telephone capability. While not critical, each computer may be connected to a digital telephone 20, 22, 24 and 26.
The computers 12-18 and telephones 20-26 transfer non time-critical data (such as electronic mail) and time-critical data (such as voice information) to each other over a network link 28. The network link may be wired or wireless. The computers and telephones are network endpoints that have unique addresses. For example, each of the computers may have a unique Internet Protocol (IP) address. The addresses are used to identify target endpoints for data and voice transfers.
The network 10 also includes a gatekeeper 30 and a gateway 32 (although shown connected to each other, this is not necessary as long as the gatekeeper and gateway are logically connected to network link 28). The gatekeeper 30 maintains a database of the unique addresses for the endpoints of the network. Upon receiving a request for a data or voice transfer from an external telephony device to one of the network endpoints, such as the telephony-enabled personal computer 12, the gatekeeper translates any endpoint alias (such as a hostname or e-mail address) or translates a telephone address (such as addresses in a telephone number format) to the appropriate network. As is well known in the art, gatekeepers also serve other functions.
The functions of the gateway 32 are also well known in the art. Gateways are used to provide protocol conversions, when necessary. The gateway may translate call control signals and call content from a packet-switched format used within the network 10 to a circuit-switched format used by the PSTN 34. The protocol conversion enables endpoints of the network 10 to communicate with external telephony devices, such as a telephone 36 or the workstation that consists of a telephony-enabled computer 38 and a telephone 40. If the network 10 is only connected to another data network, such as when networks are interconnected to form a wide area network (WAN), the gateway 32 may not be necessary, since protocol conversion may not be required.
In a specific embodiment, the gatekeeper 30 is a "centrally accessed unit" with respect to providing services for the network endpoints that include the computers 12-18 and the telephones 20-26. In other embodiments, the centrally accessed unit may be another centralized processing unit besides the gatekeeper. This centrally accessed unit is configured to provide a number of call-related features, such as call forwarding, voice messaging and intercom broadcasting. The computers 12-18 are also configured to implement these features. Thus, there is a redundant capability. Under certain operating conditions of the network 10, it may be preferable to utilize the capability of the gatekeeper 30 to perform the tasks necessary to implement a requested call-related feature. However, under other operating conditions, there may be an advantage to assigning the tasks to the computer to which a call is directed. For example, if a user of the computer 12 is temporarily located at the facility of the computer 14, the most efficient implementation of the call forwarding feature would depend upon the current operating conditions of the network.
Referring now to FIG. 2, the call processing delays associated with implementation at the device level and the central unit level are plotted as a function of busy hour call attempts (BHCA). The plot 42 of call processing delays for feature implementation at the device level is relatively level. On the other hand, under heavy load, the slope of the plot 44 of call processing delays for central processing increases significantly. For a network that exhibits the characteristics shown in FIG. 2 (in which the example shows a crosspoint at eight calls), an optimal task-allocation scheme would be one in which the central processing unit would be assigned to implementing the call-related features, until a request is received while the central processing unit is handling at least eight calls. It is then more efficient to assign the task to the telephony devices.
There may be a number of reasons for the network 10 to exhibit characteristics of the type shown in FIG. 2. Often, the gatekeeper 30 or a comparable device utilizes C or C++ language, while the telephony-enabled computers 12-18 utilize the JAVA computer language. Since the JAVA language is less efficient than C or C++, it is more efficient to perform the call-related tasks at the gatekeeper, if the entire system is idle. However, as the processing power at the gatekeeper is increasingly utilized, the CPU processing at the gatekeeper becomes a bottleneck. This increases the call processing delay, as indicated in FIG. 2. Under this condition, performing the tasks for implementing call forwarding or intercom broadcasting may encounter fewer delays if the tasks are assigned to the telephony devices that are operating under the less efficient programming language.
The adaptive task-allocation scheme may be enforced within the gatekeeper 30. As an alternative, the network 10 may include a load-sharing server 46 or other adjunct device that is used to enforce the load sharing. In a simple application, the server 46 merely monitors the activity at the gatekeeper 30. If the relationship of delays is consistent with FIG. 2, the monitoring of activity at the gatekeeper will be sufficient for determining optimal performance.
As an alternative to merely monitoring activity at the gatekeeper 30, the load-sharing server 46 or similar device may monitor activity at the individual telephony-enabled computers 12-18. Thus, the tasks for implementing a particular call-related feature for which there is redundant capability may be assigned to the target computer, unless the target computer is presently using a level of processing resources that is above a threshold level. As a third alternative, the load-sharing server 46 may monitor activity at both the gatekeeper 30 and the individual computers 12-18.
The parameter monitored by the load-sharing server 46 may be presently handled calls. In this application, the assignment of tasks may be shifted when the call load exceeds a predetermined load level. Referring again to FIG. 2, the predetermined load level may be eight calls during "busy hours." The call level may be varied depending upon the time of the day. In an alternative application, the load-sharing server 46 may monitor the available CPU power of the gatekeeper, or the individual computers 12-18, or all of the computers and the gatekeeper. Depending upon the available CPU power, the server is configured to assign the call-related tasks to the gatekeeper or the target computer. Other embodiments may be substituted, since the fundamental goal is to minimize imposed delays for executing the call-related tasks and/or minimizing imposed delays for tasks that must be performed simultaneously with the implementation of the features for which there is redundant capability.
Referring now to FIG. 3, rather than a ToL network system, the invention may be used in a telecommunications system having stand-alone telephones 48, 50 and 52 that are supported by a PBX 54. The PBX is configured to enable implementation of the call-related features, as represented by the feature capability 56. Moreover, the telephones 48-52 are configured to provide redundant capability. Again, cell forwarding is one example of a call-related feature that can be implemented either at the centrally accessed unit (in this embodiment the PBX 54) or at the target telephony device (in this embodiment one of the telephones 48-52). Other features can be implemented at only one of the components. For example, message waiting notification must be implemented at the telephones. The invention cannot be used with such features.
While not critical, the PBX 54 may also support one or more telephony-enabled personal computers 58. The computer 58 is shown as being connected to a telephone 60, but again this is not critical. The PBX is a conventional device that routes calls directly between the telephones 48, 50, 52 and 60 or routes incoming and outgoing calls from the supported telephones to external telephony devices, such as the telephones 62 and 64 that are connected to the PSTN 66.
The system includes a load-sharing server 68 that functions in the same manner as the server 46 that was described with reference to FIG. 1. That is, the server 68 allocates tasks to either the feature capability 56 of the PBX 54 or to the redundant feature capability at the target telephone 48, 50, 52 or 60. The task-allocation scheme that is enforced at the load-sharing server 68 may be based upon current operating conditions at the PBX or upon current activity at the target telephone, or upon a combination of current activities. The system attempts to minimize delays. As noted above, the current available processing power of the PBX may be used as a factor in anticipating the delays that will be encountered if the call-related feature (e.g., call forwarding) is implemented at the PBX.
A third embodiment of the invention is illustrated in FIG. 4. In this embodiment, the "centrally accessed unit" is a server 70 (e.g., a voicemail server) that is dedicated to supporting one or more call-related features for telephones 72, 74, 76 and 78. The telephones may be conventional devices which are programmed to provide redundant capability for implementing at least one of the call-related features (e.g., volume control during voicemail playback). A load-sharing server 80 enforces a task-allocation scheme of the type described above. Consequently, the selection of a particular processing capability for implementation of a requested call-related feature is based upon controlling the processing load, so that delays are manageable.
The steps for executing the adaptive distributed call processing method will be described with reference to FIG. 5. In step 82, the centrally accessed unit is configured to implement the call-related feature or features for which there will be redundant capability. The centrally accessed unit may be a gatekeeper, a PBX, or a comparable device. Alternatively, the centrally accessed unit may be a server that is dedicated to supporting the call-related features, as described with reference to FIG. 4. However, in the preferred embodiment, the invention is used in a ToL network environment.
The telephony devices are configured to independently implement the call-related feature or features, as represented in step 84. The telephony devices are preferably personal computers running ToL client software, but other embodiments are contemplated. For example, the telephony devices may be conventional telephones that contain sufficient digital signal processing circuitry and programming to allow the features to be locally implemented. It is common for a ToL client to be programmed in the JAVA programming language or in some other language that is less efficient than the programming language used at the centrally accessed unit. Therefore, the features are typically more efficiently executed at the centrally accessed unit if the unit has sufficient currently available processing resource capability to operate at or near its full capacity. The concern is that there are times at which the current operating conditions of the centrally accessed unit render it more efficient to implement the call-related features at the device level.
At step 86, the task-allocation scheme is defined. The scheme will depend upon the particular network in which the redundant feature capability resides. The system is then ready for operation in accordance with the invention.
When a request for a call-related feature is detected at step 88, the task-allocation scheme is accessed. In step 90, the delays associated with the implementation of the requested feature are anticipated. This may merely be a measure of the current utilization of the processing resources of the centrally accessed unit (e.g., the gatekeeper). The CPU power that is currently used may be monitored. However, other means for determining and anticipating delays are contemplated. The process may include monitoring the available processing power at the telephony devices.
Based upon the determinations from step 90, the tasks for implementing the requested feature are assigned at step 92. Ideally, the process of FIG. 5 optimizes the balance between processing at the central level and processing at the device level (i.e., the edge level). The method compares the process delays at the central level to the process delays at the device level. While certain features, such as message waiting notification, can only be carried out at the device level, other features, such as call forwarding, can be performed either centrally or at the endpoints. The load-sharing server seeks to optimize the execution location of the features for which there is redundant capability. The process then returns to step 88 to detect the next request for a call-realted feature that may occur.
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In January at CES LG was one of the first to introduce a dual-core mobile phone to the world. The Optimus 2x had an amazing feature set that seemed to be the best of what LG had to offer. Almost a month later, LG is at it again introducing the worlds first 3D mobile device that shoots 3D content. So how does the Optimus 3D perform all these tasks? With something called the "tri-dual" configuration which combines dual-core, dual-channel, and dual-memory. By doing this they are able to provide a substantial difference in processing power compared to standard dual-core mobile processor. The handset will shoot in full 1080p (2D) and 720p (3D) using its 5MP camera, and naturally playback in 3D on the 4.3″ display. Expect the Optimus 3D in early Q2 / 2011.
LG also unveiled another worlds first by introducing an 8.9″ tablet that has a 3D camera. The Android 3.0 tablet is unique due to its form factor squeezing right in between 7″ and 10″ market. Powered by the Tegra2 processor, the Optimus Pad will ship at the end of Q1 / 2011.


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Nation's drug war is far from over
This is in response of Milt Hankins' writing that the drug war has been lost. I pray that this war to save our kids has not been lost now.
It could possibly save money if we did legalize drugs, but I cannot see that choice as a real solution.
I think it would make better sense to go the other way and retreat somewhat toward prohibition. Drugs and alcohol kill many people every day. It is true that the taxes that would be made by allowing these drugs would make billions for our government, but ask yourself just how much is your child worth? I don't know about you, but just one chance to save any of mine would be worth all that tax money and more.
Instead of abandoning the fight, we need to look for better methods of fighting the drug war. One of those ways is not to just concentrate on the local street dealers here, but to work closer with other agencies all along the importation corridors that bring the drugs to our area. If they aren't allowed to move the drugs across our highways, they can't get them here for anyone to buy. This also will make it much more expensive for those organizations to do business on our streets. If it gets too expensive, they will be forced to do business elsewhere.
If you have watched the news lately, you have seen that Ohio is doing this, and quite effectively. In addition to what is being done now, we need to start working closer with those agencies to help stop the smugglers before they get the drugs to our area.
But I am certain that stopping the good fight and allowing our loved ones to kill themselves legally is not the answer.
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Why can't the PD leave well enough alone? I don't know that I've ever seen a website get better when it's been "improved."
The Columbus Dispatch has wrecked their site over the past year and driven me to rely on cleveland.com for state news.
I'll give the revised format a try, but check out some others in Ohio in the meantime so as to have a back-up ready if it's as bad as it appears it will be.
Why is it that a so-called conservative Republican AG is constantly seeking to expand the reach of his office and displacing local law enforcement?
From the statistics quoted, it sounds as though his staff is in search of work.
The state treasurer has absolutely NOTHING to do with pension fund management or investment.
I don't understand why such an article would leave out key facts unless perhaps the PD is still pouting over the repeal of SB5.
Although I don't know for certain that Turnpike workers are treated the same as other state employees, the latter can, upon retirement, cash in unused sick leave at 55 cents on the dollar. This is a heckuva lot cheaper for taxpayers than if workers used it all 10 days up year after year in which case they would be paid, IIRC, an average of 85 cents on the dollar (70% on half and 100% on the other half).
SB5 would have reduced the maximum retirement vacation cash-out from 720 hours to 600. The repeal of the bill settled that issue.
Further, why in the world would ED Hodges be commenting on an issue when he "needs to study what state agencies do" and is "not up to speed" on public compensation issues?
The fact that the Turnpike reduced payroll costs 10% last year strikes me as yet another reason why it would be idiotic to surrender control of one of the few things that it actually runs well.
If the state needs to sell bonds for infrastructure improvement, it can do so on its own credit without need to leverage the turnpike.
The state and nation have extremely pressing infrastructure needs at all levels. These costs will increase geometrically over time. At a time of high unemployment it is negligent, if not almost downright criminal, that the politicians dither.
Sometimes I think the U.S. is now on a course of collective suicide.
The overwhelming defeat of Issue 2 means that collective bargaining "reform" is not only not a priority, it's not even on the GOP's to-do list.
The Governor has already thrown in the towel on this one, having already reached agreement for 3 year contract extensions with the 2 largest state employee unions.
I heard nothing but good things about Meyer at the time of his appointment. With the office of the IG was LONG overdue for change, he looked like a rare quality appointment by the Governor.
This episode is deeply distressing. When his office conduct investigations, their reports not unusally will conclude that the person or office under investigation acted in such a way as to "appear" to have acted inappropriately - not that they violated any law, but gave a bad appearance.
Meyer's appearance at a partisian political fundraiser not only appears inappropriate as can be, but was wholly improper.
The fact that he didn't recognize this in advance is simply unbelievable. Not sure whether it demonstrates his stupidity or arrogance.
Either way, we deserve a better IG.
Wasn't being sarcastic at all - firing the long snapper demonstrated that guys will be held accountable for their performance and may have been the best move all season.
It seems to me that the team has indeed regressed in many ways. IIRC, points scored is down. There are more questionable coaching decisions. The record is worse and, unlike last year, they haven't beaten a team with a winning record.
Yet, with the season in the toilet, it strikes me that the team continues to play hard and they are holding opponents closer than earlier in the year during a tough closing stretch.
Perhaps firing that long snapper was highly motivating.
For a notable exception see "The Ice Bowl."
Unfortunately, the President has already told us that Shurmur will be the coach for a "long time."
Why, I don't know.
This article is short on statistics and long on speculation.
Let the Patrol PROVE its contentions. Surely there are records and statistics from recent years that show (or don't show) a correlation between overtime expenditures and traffic crashes/deaths.
It's difficult to believe the House GOP handled this as poorly as they did.
That should have been "Pittsburgh." Damn, I wish there was an edit button here!
You make a good point - the team has continued to play hard as the season has gone down the toilet, playing Cincinnati, Pittsburg, and Arizona, all on the road, tough.
It appears that the Governor's bus scheme is working in this instance as those faced with a Kasich-backed attempt to unseat them are now abandoning the chairman who oversaw a sweep of state-wide office just 13 months ago.
It's truly astonishing how they eat their own.
And unfortunate that intimidation seems to be working.
HB 388 and the similar spirited HB 202 will go nowhere. Aside from obvious problems of equity and fairness, there are too many people in the Kasich administration and the legislature who are (or who hope to be) double dippers for either bill to become law.
In case you missed it, the Governor's already thrown in the towel on the subjects covered by Issue 2.
Just after the election he agreed to extend the largest state workers' contract another three years through February 2015 (after the end of his term). The union approved the deal on December 8.
I received just such a check this week from American Express. Damned near threw it away because it certainly doesn't look like any check I've ever seen.
Those opposed to collective bargaining in 1983 could have organized a referendum to repeal the law, but they choose not to do so. Perhaps it was because they realized it would be fruitless. The fact that the Issue 2 vote was pretty much the same as the defeat of the right to work law in 1958 suggests these are static numbers.
It appears that the massive amounts spent on Issue 2 had little, if any, impact in November as the 61.5% to 38.5% vote margin mirrored early polling numbers (before the money was spent). Unlike virtually any other issue in memory, Issue 2 received massive publicity allowing voters to become well versed in its particulars and, for the most part, immune to paid campaign messages because they didn't need to be "educated."


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Here on Earth: A natural history of the planet
Tim Flannery
From the author of the #1 bestselling book The Weather Makers, Here on Earth tracks the history of life on our planet. Flannery suggests that despite the disastrous impacts we've had on the Earth's ecosystems, humans are now equipped to explore their true relationship with the planet. He argues that instead of our technological know-how, it is what we believe that can save us. For more information, please visit Harper Collins.
Last Child in the Woods: Saving our children from nature-deficit disorder
Richard Louv
Why don't children play outside anymore? Last Child in the Woods is a conversation about our collective disconnection from nature, a condition author Richard Louv identified as "nature-deficit disorder". In the new edition, Louv provides updates on the research linking the lack of nature in children's lives with the rise in obesity, attention disorders and depression. The book also provides practical advice for kids and families wanting to reconnect with the natural world. For more information, please visit Algonquin Books.
Thriving Beyond Sustainability: Pathways to a Resilient Society
Andres R. Edwards
Stories are sometimes the best way to inspire change. In Thriving Beyond Sustainability, Edwards offers hope for a sustainable future by describing the thousands of large and small initiatives taking place around the world. From rural landscapes to busy urban centres, the practical environmental solutions highlighted in this book confirm the crucial role individuals, organizations and communities can play in solving our environmental challenges. For more information, please visit New Society Publishers.
The Story of Stuff: How Our Obsession with Stuff Is Trashing the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health-and a Vision for Change
Annie Leonard
Annie Leonard's message is clear: we have too much stuff and it's threatening our planet. She takes us on a well-researched journey through our consumption-driven economy — from extraction through production, distribution, consumption, and disposal. The book follows on Leonard's successful Story of Stuff internet film, which has been viewed over 10 million times. David Suzuki calls it a "must read". For more information, visit Simon & Schuster.
Ecoholic Home: The Greenest, Cleanest, Most Energy-Efficient Information Under One (Canadian) Roof
Adria Vasil
You may recall Adria Vasil's popular book Ecoholic: When You're Addicted to the Planet. Ms. Vasil strikes again with the newer Home version, chock full of tips and product ratings. Not only does she recommend safer, non-toxic, and eco-friendlier products, but she also rates them. Companies are ranked and Canadian businesses are easily identified. She also includes her favourite reci¬pes to save you money. For more information, visit Vintage Canada.
Dodging the Toxic Bullet: How to Protect Yourself from Everyday Environmental Health Hazards
David R. Boyd
In this book's forward, David Suzuki states that "when we learn to treat the planet and all of its sacred elements with reverence and respect, the Earth will be healthier and so will we." David Boyd explains how we can live a longer, healthier life by breathing clean air, eating healthful food, drinking safe water, and using nontoxic products. Dodging the Toxic Bullet is full of the easy-to-understand, practical advice Canadians need to protect themselves and their families. For more information, please visit Greystone Books.


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The Marion County Fiscal Court is scheduled to meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, at the David R. Hourigan Government Center. The ideas on the agenda are:
- Minutes of previous meeting
- Audit report for 2009-10 fiscal year
- Grant request for partial funding of large animal composting project
- Boiler repair/replacement options in the old courthouse
- Funding request for 4-H/FFA youth livestock trip - June 16-17, 2011
- Department reports
Performance at First Baptist Saturday
The Beasley Sisters of Lexington are scheduled to perform at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at First Baptist Church in Lebanon. The performance is part of the Black Performing Arts Celebration. The Spiritual Women of First Baptist are also scheduled to perform that evening.
MC Arts Council celebrates Black History Month
For years, the City of Bradfordsville has been raising money and working toward the renovation of the old Bradfordville School as a community center and storm shelter. According to Dale Waller, the project manager for R.A. Williams Construction Company of Lexington, their portion of the renovation is scheduled to be completed March 23.
"Right now, we're still on schedule, although the weather has certainly had an impact on us," Waller said.
A Lebanon woman died following a two-vehicle collision the afternoon of Feb. 7 at the intersection of W. Main Street and Village Way in Lebanon.
Barbara Mattingly, 77, died at University Hospital in Louisville that same day.
Marion County Judge/Executive John G. Mattingly received a copy of the 2011 Kentucky Basic Cable Rate Survey and he was concerned about what he saw. According to the survey, the basic tier of services offered in Lebanon was two to three times more expensive than basic packages offered by Time Warner in other locations.
The survey indicated that the basic tier in Lebanon was 55-60 channels for $65. Comparatively, the basic tier is 12 channels for $13.80 in Clark County, 25 channels for $15.76 in Danville, and 27 channels for $27.95 in Lawrenceburg.
The Lebanon City Council unanimously approved giving the Centre Square Foundation Board authority to adjust its rate structure.
Councilman Kenny Marrett made the request Feb. 10, after the Lebanon Main Street Committee had approached the Centre Square Board about receiving free use of Centre Square for a planned barbecue festival. The foundation board did not feel it could offer anything other than the existing rates without authorization from the city council.
Postal routes in Loretto and St. Francis may be moving to the Lebanon Post Office next month.
Dave Walton, the postal services spokesperson for the Kentuckiana district, said the plan to move the two Loretto routes and the St. Francis route to Lebanon was still under consideration.
"At some offices in our district, we're looking to relocate carriers," Walton said.
Local officials did not say much about the changes, but they did sound more certain that the switch would happen.
The Lebanon Tourist and Convention Commission met for more then four hours on Monday, including an hour in executive session to discuss possible disciplinary actions against Executive Director Chris Hamilton.
Some commissioners raised concerns about a dinner bill from Hennings restaurant, and at the end of the meeting Commissioner Nancy Higdon made the motion to go into closed session to discuss possible disciplinary action against Hamilton. No disciplinary action was taken when the board returned to open session, however.
Dr. Robert Wilber will be remembered by friends, co-workers and patients for his personal service and concern. He died Feb. 7. He was 78 years old.
"He was one of a kind," said Linda Crouch, a long-term employee of Wilber's.
Crouch said Wilber practiced medicine in Lebanon from 1962 until 1997. He later returned to medicine for a short time in Springfield.
"He loved to educate his patients," Crouch said.
From The Kentucky Standard
A Marion County man who died after getting into a minor accident Thursday in Bardstown is suspected to have suffered a heart attack.
Joseph Wayne Newton, 59, of Loretto was pronounced dead in the Flaget Memorial Hospital after being transported there by Nelson County EMS, according to Nelson County Coroner Field Houghlin.
Houghlin said an autopsy will be performed by the medical examiner to determine an exact cause of death, but preliminary indications point to a heart attack.
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Guido Smooch: Deena Nicole Kisses Her New Boyfriend in New York City (PHOTOS)
Things are heating up between Deena Nicole and her brand new boyfriend, Chris!
The pair were spotted enjoying a night out in New York City, which Deena decided to mark by giving her new beau a big smooch right in front of photographers. (Chris, for his part, looks a little awkward in the smooch, probably mostly due to the fact that there are paparazzi present.)
Deena wore a gray and pink striped dress, black opaque tights, and black heels. Meanwhile, Chris kept it simple in a gray sweater, blue jeans and sneakers. That's quite the casual look for a boy who has been thrust into the spotlight now that he's dating Meatball Number Two.
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Video: Young Snow Leopards Caught on Camera in Kyrgyzstan
Watch a new camera trap video below of two young snow leopards walking and resting together in Naryn, Kyrgyzstan.
Photo of the Day
Check out our awesome photo of the day of a curious leopard inspecting a camera trap in South Africa's Ithala Game Reserve! This pic was taken through Panthera's KwaZulu-Natal Leopard Monitoring Project, carried out in collaboration with Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife, iSimangaliso Park Authority and Wildlife ACT. Read up on how Panthera's work in South Africa helped rewrite conservation policy to ensure the long-term future of leopards in this region @ http://bit.ly/1mIRXV3
National Geographic Interviews Panthera's President on 'Bobcats that Prowl Among Us'
A new National Geographic CatWatch blog post, 'Bobcats Prowl Among Us: Haunt Birdfeeders, Brooks, Boulevards,' explores how bobcats co-exist with communities around the United States, how the wild cat's range and distribution have changed over the decades and why, research projects studying this species, and more.
Maclean's Magazine Reviews "An Indomitable Beast: The Remarkable Journey of the Jaguar"
Canada's Maclean's Magazine has just published a fantastic review of the latest book by Panthera's CEO, Dr. Alan Rabinowitz, entitled 'An Indomitable Beast: The Remarkable Journey of the Jaguar.'
Read the review below or by clicking here.
An eye-opening story of the jaguar, from Asia to the Americas
Photo of the Day
Cool new BeetleCam pic of a lion cub, courtesy of Panthera's partner photographer, Burrard-Lucas Photography!
Panthera's IUCN Cat News Article Highlights Emerging Threat of Roads to India's Leopards
The Times of India, The Telegraph India and numerous other media outlets have reported on an IUCN Cat News article written by Panthera's Tiger Program Coordinator, Sanjay Gubbi, which outlines how roads have emerged as a new threat to leopards in India's Karnataka State.
Outdoor Photographer Highlights Tricks of the Trade to Capture Stunning Wildlife Images
A new article published by Outdoor Photographer and written by seasoned photographer, Justin Black, discusses how extensive preparation, practice and particular tricks of the trade allow photographers to "get lucky" and capture stunning images of wildlife while on safari.
Read "Create Your Own Luck" to get invaluable and professional photography advice, including how to best adjust your camera's shutter speed, embrace high ISO, set proper exposure, and choose the correct camera mode. Get tips on capturing great shots of wildlife on the move, like cheetahs, by 'panning' your camera, how to photograph from a safari vehicle, and more.
Weds, Sept 17: Panthera's CEO Dr. Alan Rabinowitz Book Presentation at the American Museum of Natural History
On Wednesday, September 17th, at 6:30pm Panthera's CEO and one of the world's premier wild cat scientists, Dr. Alan Rabinowitz, will give a presentation on the state of the elusive jaguar and his latest book, An Indomitable Beast: The Remarkable Journey of the Jaguar, at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York City.
Al Jazeera America Features Panthera's Pantanal Jaguar Project, Highlights Threat of Drug Traffickers to Jaguars
A recent Al Jazeera America article featuring Panthera's Pantanal Jaguar Project explores how drug traffickers have emerged as a new threat to the world's highest density of jaguars in the Brazilian Pantanal.
The Associated Press Reports on Panthera's Teton Cougar Project
Dozens of media outlets, including the Miami Herald, San Francisco Gate and others, picked up a recent Associated Press story on research out of Panthera's Teton Cougar Project showing cougars are more sociable and less solitary than once thought.


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Interesting information and an upcoming documentary on the famous psychedelic drug DMT.
Posts Tagged 'Cognitive Science'
Joe Rogan's Isolation Tank And Sensory Deprivation
Many of you might be aware of comedian and actor Joe Rogan from the game show Fear Factor. It is also widely known among fans about his experimentation with psychedelic drugs like DMT, which is a naturally-occuring tryptamine in the human body, a neurotransmitter some speculate plays a role in mediating the visual effects of […]
Thoughts On The Nature of Reality, Experience and Meditation
What is reality? What is experience? What is consciousness? How can meditation help in answering these questions?
Hypnosis Explained (Debunking The Myths)
Is hypnosis really witchcraft? Why are there so many lies and superstitions about such a natural process?
The Notion Of No Self
What is the self? What does it mean to have "no self"? How can this concept help us to improve the conditions of our world?


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From Fraunce's Tavern, where George Washington bid a tearful farewell to his officers, Federal Hall, where he was inaugurated as our first President, where the Bill of Rights was signed, his HQ in upper Manhattan, The Morris-Jumel Mansion, Bowling Green where the iron fence wears flat tops because the revolutionaries sawed off the crowns to make musket balls, forts, War-time churches where Washington and his colleagues had prayed, the sight of The Battle of Brooklyn, where the British killed hundreds in prison ships and the largest Doric column on earth, a memorial for our men who died on those ships. This is not a lesson in history, it's a tour that brings it all alive in the most enthralling, informative and amusing way: A most memorable New York experience awaits you.
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Settlers Give False Testimony to Supreme Court
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.—Exodus 20:16
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The current event relates to four buildings being constructed by settlers on lands belonging to Palestinians from the nearby town of al-Khadr. In December, they asked the Supreme Court to order the destruction of the road connecting the outpost with the buildings, to destroy the buildings that had not been authorized by the Civil Administration, and to order the stopping of all work by settlers on their private lands. On the first days of January, Akiva Silvetzky, a lawyer representing the Gush Etzion*** Regional Council, gave a formal answer to the Court. In it, Mr. Silvetzky claimed that the lands are State Lands that "had not yet been declared." In other words, the eminent lawyer, seer of the future and oracle of Israel, claimed that the land would be confiscated from its owners by the State at some future date and thus building on them is already legal. Of course, this has happened many times; settlers build on lands belonging to others and later on Israel confiscates these lands from the legitimate owners due to "security concerns." Until now, this is just a variant of the usual settlers' land-robbing scheme. This time, it featured also a false testimony to the court.
Mr. Dov Barak, Land Secretary of the abovementioned regional council, gave a formal declaration to the court, in which he stated that the four buildings were already occupied by settlers. This is a key issue. The Supreme Court can issue a temporary order requesting all work to stop, but such an order depends on the condition of the buildings; if the structures are occupied, such an order is much more difficult to achieve. Dror Atkas, one of the lawyers who had approached the Supreme Court visited the place on January 6, and found workers carrying out early-construction labor. There were no signs that the buildings had been ever occupied . The lawyer placed charges with the police and updated the Supreme Court, which immediately issued an order stopping the illegal work on the site. Another lawyer representing the Palestinians, Jihat Nasser, told Haaretz, "We know how they manage these affairs. They take advantage of the Justices' reaction-time to create facts on the ground. We took pictures of the buildings, including the non-connected electric wires. We hope that the police will treat the charges seriously."
On January 3, 2013, 5,000 dunam of Palestinian lands in the Jordan Valley were confiscated by the Civil Administration, which justified its crime on IDF Order 151, issued on 1967, shortly after the area was conquered by Israel. The order defines all the areas between the Jordan River and the nearby fence placed by Israel as "closed military area." In certain places, the distance between the fence and the river reaches over a mile. In the current event, such an area was formally confiscated and given to settlers. This is a clear proof that the confiscation had no military reasons; it will be dedicated to agriculture. The Israeli government, its army, its Courts and its settlers cooperate in these criminal schemes. However, anyone who dares to confront them and request justice becomes a target. In Israel to Legalize Settlements' Outposts I analyzed the Israeli attempts to legalize the Ulpana outpost, near Beit El. In a demonstration of rare courage, the Palestinians owning the land, the Yassin family from Dura al-Qar', refused any deal, except for the complete restoration of their belongings. At 3AM of September 9, 2012, the family was awakened by the noise of shattering glass. A Molotov bottle had been thrown into their house, the method of action fits the Jewish terror organization known as Price Tag. As in many similar cases, the culprits were not caught.
Israel, you cannot claim to be a tribe and behave like a state. Israel, you cannot claim to be a state and behave like a tribe. Above all, regardless of what you consider yourself, you don't have the right to violate other people. You don't have the right to nullify human rights; the Universal Declaration of Human Rights became international law in 1994. By violating the rest of humanity, you render yourself illegitimate, regardless what your partial Courts may claim, regardless what your partial laws may invent.
*Israel's Supreme Court of Justice usually operates as the highest appellate court in the country, but it features also a special operational mode as a court of first instance, called in Hebrew bagatz (acronym for High Court for Justice, not to be confounded with the formal name of the court: The High Court). In this instance, everybody under the jurisdiction of the Court can initiate a process against the State of Israel if he feels one of his rights has been legitimately oppressed by the State; in this case this refers to the robbed Palestinians.
**Settlements and outposts are both illegal under international law; however, under Israeli law settlements are legal and outposts are illegal.
***Gush Etzion is a cluster of Jewish settlements south of Jerusalem (see map). With 70,000 settlers living in 22 settlements, this is the largest Jewish occupied area in the West Bank and is considered by many Israelis as a symbol of revival. Simply, several of its villages were founded between 1940 and 1947, and were destroyed during the 1948-1949 War. Following the conquest of the West Bank, Israel decided to settle the area against international law. The new stretch of Highway 60 will allow these settlers to avoid all Palestinian villages on their way to Jerusalem.
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