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From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of God Is Not Great, a provocative and entertaining guided tour of atheist and agnostic thought through the ages--with never-before-published pieces by Salman Rushdie, Ian McEwan, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali.Christopher Hitchens continues to make the case for a splendidly godless universe in this first-ever gathering of the influential voices--past and present--that have shaped his side of the current (and raging) God/no-god debate. With Hitchens as your erudite and witty guide, you'll be led through a wealth of philosophy, literature, and scientific inquiry, including generous portions of the words of Lucretius, Benedict de Spinoza, Charles Darwin, Karl Marx, Mark Twain, George Eliot, Bertrand Russell, Emma Goldman, H. L. Mencken, Albert Einstein, Daniel Dennett, Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, and many others well-known and lesser known. And they're all set in context and commented upon as only Christopher Hitchens--"political and literary journalist extraordinaire" (Los Angeles Times)--can. Atheist? Believer? Uncertain? No matter: The Portable Atheist will speak to you and engage you every step of the way.
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Christopher Hitchens is a contributing editor to Vanity Fair. His numerous books include Letters to a Young Contrarian and Why Orwell Matters.
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Very impressive compilation of the numerous writings and arguments from atheists throughout history. It reminds me of a textbook more then a casual novel. Highly recommended if you have an interest in philosophy or religion.
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The young scientists and inventors of the 21st annual Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision program, the world's largest K-12 student science competition, are tackling many of today's most pressing issues, and their prize-winning ideas could someday help build a better future. Winning project ideas ranged from a hand-held food allergy detector that could help protect those vulnerable to dangerous edibles, to a sophisticated new device for helping firefighters save more lives, to preventive health technologies for heart attacks and other life-threatening ailments. ExploraVision students are asked to combine real science with their own visionary imaginations to propose amazing inventions that could exist in 20 years. As a testament to the program's popularity and value as a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) educational tool, three student winners from the 2012 competition recently showcased their projects at the White House Science Fair hosted by President Barack Obama, marking the third year that ExploraVision students were invited to the event.
Working in Teams Just Like Real-Life Scientists
Underwritten by Toshiba and administered by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision is the world's largest K –12 science and technology competition. It challenges students to work in teams of two to four, to research real scientific principles and current technologies as the basis for designing innovative future technologies. The program encourages students to participate in science and engineering, while critically examining problems and imagining solutions. Since its inception in 1992, more than 315,000 students have participated. This year, the program saw a nine percent increase in student participation -- 5,206 team projects representing 15,963 students from across the U.S. and Canada. With its multi-level, imaginative and fun approach to learning, ExploraVision encourages education in vital STEM fields.
Mr. Masaaki Osumi, Toshiba America Inc.'s Chairman and CEO, and Toshiba's Corporate Representative for the Americas, noted: "As a company with a history of technological innovation that goes back over 130 years, Toshiba is committed to motivating young people to excel in important STEM subjects. We believe it is more crucial than ever for the future of our society to encourage students to explore and develop their innate interest and passion for science, particularly if they wish to pursue careers in science and engineering fields. For 21 years now, Toshiba ExploraVision has been a central pillar of Toshiba's Corporate Social Responsibility initiative in North America, and we are extremely proud of the success that this program has had in bringing so many thousands of students, teachers and parents into the wonder and potential of scientific achievement and exploration."
"The Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision program is a celebration of the talent and ingenuity of our youth, providing students with a unique opportunity to think critically while designing innovative technologies that could exist in 20 years," said Dr. David Evans, NSTA Executive Director. "It's inspiring to witness tomorrow's leaders practicing real science and engineering while working together to envision technologies that could benefit their communities and make a difference in the world around them. Congratulations to all of the national winning teams and their teachers for their hard work, dedication, and imaginative ideas."
Fixing Problems that Arise in Everyday Life
With guidance from their teachers and mentors, Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision student teams are encouraged to look at the world around them, identify pressing issues, and develop ideas for technologies that could potentially solve them. For instance, looking at the unpleasant and growing problem of head lice infestations in schools, day care centers and other facilities, a team of first-grade students from Kingsley Elementary in Evanston, Ill. came up with the Lice-A-Nator, a computerized hairbrush with special bristles and processors that not only detect the presence of the creepy crawlers, but also kill them using a tiny pulsating laser.
Two eighth-grade students from Kilmer Middle School in Vienna, Va. envisioned a way to help prevent dangerous and unpredictable allergic reactions with the Food Allergen Detector. This hand-held apparatus would focus a UV laser beam on food samples to detect 50 common allergens and alert the user of a potential anaphylactic reaction.
Straight out of Texas horse country, three equine-inclined sixth-grade students from Mitchell Intermediate School in The Woodlands, galloped to their national win by proposing a new diagnostic tool for horses, L.E.A.D.S. (Leaders in Laminitis). L.E.A.D.S. is a specially designed soft foot pad equipped with key diagnostic technologies to help detect and treat Laminitis, an inflammation in the thin tissues of a horse's hoof that often plagues race horses. Anticipating potential emergency situations, a team of three third-grade students from the L.D. Batchelder Elementary School in North Reading, Mass. proposed a new way for firefighters to react swiftly and efficiently while planning their attack on burning buildings with the SIGHT system. The system would project a holographic image and detailed map of the building at the fire station that would allow personnel to strategically plan their approach, helping save lives and prevent property damage.
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Addressing health concerns is often a key ExploraVision motivator. This year, for example, in a bid to help alleviate the problem of scoliosis, or abnormal spinal curvature, a 10th-grade team from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy in Miami, Fla. envisioned S2I, a hollow fiber vest that would utilize a system of magnets inserted in the spine itself to administer mechanical force to correct the curvature over time. The S2I would be more effective, safe, and comfortable than current bracing or surgical treatments. To help prevent heart attacks, a 10th through 12th-grade team from San Jose, Calif., suggested Immunotargeted DNA-based Nanostructures for the Delivery of the Pro-Angiogenic VEGF Protein to Revascularize Infarcted Myocardium, a DNA nanostructure delivery system that would administer a beneficial VEGF protein directly to the patient's heart.
To help everyone maintain better balance, especially people challenged by orthopedic issues, a fifth-grade team from Chapman Hill Elementary School in Salem, Ore. proposed a new system called Smart Moves that would include a full body flexible suit with foot pressure sensors, accelerometers. Whenever a person becomes unbalanced, sensors and guide wires in the suit assist the individual, making slight corrections to re-establish a person's center of gravity.
Finally, to help an estimated two million people in the U.S. alone who have lost limbs due to disease or trauma, a seventh-grade team from The Alternative School for Math and Science in Corning, N.Y. came up with the idea for the Opti-Arm-An Optical Interface Prosthetic Device, a new type of limb replacement that would simulate the neural pathway of an individual and allow true-to-life movement in real time. The brain of the wearer would literally control his or her new arm!
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Students on the four first-place ExploraVision national winning teams will each receive a $10,000 U.S. Series EE Savings Bond (at maturity). Students on second-place teams will each receive a $5,000 Savings Bond (at maturity). The eight teams will also receive an expenses-paid trip with their families, mentor, and coach to Washington, D.C., June 5-8, 2013, for a gala awards weekend. Activities will include a Congressional Science Fair at Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress, a Science Showcase during which the students will display and demonstrate their winning ideas, an appearance at the National Press Club, and sightseeing around the nation's capital. The weekend will conclude with a gala awards banquet where students will be formally recognized for their accomplishments.
For more information or an application for 2014, visit www.exploravision.org or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow ExploraVision on Twitter at @ToshibaInnovate or join Toshiba Innovation's Facebook Page at www.Facebook.com/ToshibaInnovation to learn more about ExploraVision.
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Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, tablets, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and employs over 20,000 people in North America and Toshiba America, Inc., is the holding company for five Toshiba operating companies in the United States.
Toshiba's North-America based companies and some of their chief products are as follows: Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (Semiconductors, Flash Memory-Based Storage Solutions, LCD, custom chips, and Hard Disk Drives); Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (Laptop Computers, Tablets, Telephony Products, Flat Panel LCD TVs, and portable products); Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. (Copiers, Facsimiles, Printers); Toshiba International Corporation (Motors, Motor Controls, Power Electronics, Power Generation Equipment, Automation); Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. (Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance, X-ray and Ultrasound); Toshiba America Nuclear Energy Corporation (Advanced Boiling Water Nuclear Reactors); Toshiba America Foundation (Supports science and mathematics education across the United States) and Toshiba of Canada, Ltd. (Made up of four operating divisions).
About NSTA
The Arlington, VA-based National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) is the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA's current membership includes approximately 55,000 science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in science education.


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Finding common groundJuly 06,2014A special legislative committee is launching its own analysis of health care reform so the Legislature is in a position to take an independent look at reform proposals coming from Gov. Peter Shumlin next year.
Crucial questions remain about the single-payer health care system that the Shumlin administration is putting together, such as how much it will cost and how it will be paid for. Other questions involve mechanisms for controlling the rising cost of health care, which will be important in making the new system affordable.
The plan is for a new system to be in place by 2017, providing the state is able to gain waivers from the federal government allowing it to proceed. That means that the administration must introduce legislation in 2015, launching one of the most ambitious undertakings the Legislature has carried out in many years.
Already, Shumlin has irritated Republicans who note that he long ago missed the legal deadline by which he was required to reveal his funding plan for the new system. Shumlin has been on the cavalier side in ignoring the deadline, saying it would be premature of him to reveal a plan that is still not drawn up.
It was also politically advantageous for Shumlin not to reveal his plans because he did not have to defend them in the previous election and will not have to in the election later this year. But that advantage is seeping away. In the absence of information from the administration, critics have had time to promote alternative ways of thinking about the coming challenge.
We are hearing more from members of the Legislature about a Plan B or a Plan A, or any number of plans, that the Legislature could have recourse to if the numbers coming from Shumlin dont add up this winter. One of the dangers for Shumlin is that the state has already taken significant steps to extend health care by adopting the new exchange, Vermont Health Connect, under the aegis of the federal Affordable Care Act. Critics can argue that the health care system, while not perfect, has made progress and so it is not worthwhile overturning the applecart by adopting a single-payer system.
Proponents of single-payer counter that Vermont Health Connect was meant only as a bridge to a new universal and inclusive system that does not rely on private health insurance. Under the new system, Vermonters would no longer have to buy insurance at all; they would get health care coverage the way that senior citizens do under Medicare through a government system.
Critics say that this new system will require a massive tax hike, which is true, but those new taxes would be offset by the elimination of health care premiums, which take a sizable chunk out of peoples paychecks and out of the bottom lines of businesses. Further, the single-payer system would create significant cost-saving efficiencies by eliminating the paper chase of private insurance.
And yet the numbers showing that this will work as planned are still not forthcoming. Now the Legislature as a co-equal branch of government has launched its own study that it can use as it takes up the governors proposal in January. It is a necessary and important exercise for the Legislature to undertake.
Meanwhile, Shumlin is courting trouble if he is following the Clinton example. Recall that in the early 90s President Bill Clinton, with the first lady in charge, developed a health care plan behind closed doors, dumping it on Congress as a fait accompli. Congress ended up defeating what was dismissed at the time as Hillarycare.
Shumlins plan is taking shape behind closed doors, and while there is no reason to believe anything problematic is happening, there has been little opportunity for buy-in by legislators or the public. Even the chairman of the Green Mountain Care Board, Al Gobeille, has voiced the view that cost containment remains the key to future health care reform, suggesting that if Shumlins proposal does not guarantee cost containment adequately, it could slow progress for the single-payer plan.
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Philosopher, Gentleman, and unintentional spokesman for a rational understanding of the Martial Arts took to the Australian airwaves* to explain one of the concepts that most of us here understand, but unfortunately few outside of the MA world seem to be able to grasp.
But I respect Mr. Young too much to even try to paraphrase him so just watch the damn video.
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The Austin-Healey 100 is a sports car built from 1953 until 1956.
It was developed by Donald Healey to be produced in-house by Healey's small car company in Warwick and based on Austin A90 Atlantic mechanicals. Healey built a single Healey Hundred for the 1952 London Motor Show, and the design impressed Leonard Lord, Managing Director of Austin so much, he was looking for a replacement to the unsuccessful A90, that a deal was struck with Healey to build it in quantity at Austin's Longbridge factory. The car was renamed the Austin-Healey 100.
The "100" name comes from Donald Healey, who selected the name from the car's ability to reach 100 mph (160 km/h), as opposed to the Austin-Healey 3000, which is named for its 3000 cc engine.
Production Austin-Healey 100s were finished at Austin's Longbridge plant alongside the A90 and based on fully trimmed and painted body/chassis units produced by Jensen in West Bromwich - in an arrangement the two companies previously had explored with the Austin A40 Sports.
The 100 was the first of three models later called the Big Healeys to distinguish them from the much smaller Austin-Healey Sprite. The Big Healeys are often referred to by their three-character model designators rather than by their models, as the model names do not reflect the mechanical differences and similarities well.
The first 100s (series "BN1") were equipped with the same 90 bhp (67 kW) engines and manual transmission as the stock A90, but the transmission was modified to be a three-speed unit with overdrive on second and top. The 2660 cc I4 engine featured an undersquare 87.3 mm (3.4 in) bore and 111.1 mm (4.4 in) stroke.
Girling 11 in (279.4 mm) drum brakes are fitted all round. Front suspension is independent using coil springs and at the rear is a rigid axle with semi elliptic leaf springs. The steering is by a cam and lever system.
A BN1 tested by The Motor magazine in 1953 had a top speed of 106 mph (171 km/h) and could accelerate from 0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 11.2 seconds. A fuel consumption of 22.5 miles per imperial gallon (12.6 L/100 km; 18.7 mpg-US) was recorded. The test car cost £1063 including taxes.
A total of 10030 BN1s were built from May 1953 until replaced by the BN2 model in August 1955.
The BN2 was fitted with a real 4-speed manual transmission, still with overdrive on the top 2 gears. Other features that distinguish the BN2 from the BN1 are the slightly larger front wheel arches, different rear axle and being the first 100 with optional two-tone paint.
The colour alternatives available to the 100 were: Reno Red, Spruce Green, Healey Blue, Florida Green, Old English White, Black, and approximately 50 Gunmetal Grey cars.
The BN2 two-tone colours were: White/Black; Reno Red/Black; Healey Blue/White; Black/Reno Red; and Florida Green/White.
In 1955, a 100M model was developed as well, with larger carburettors, a cold air box to increase air flow to the carburettors, high-lift camshaft and 8.1:1 compression pistons. It produced 110 bhp (82 kW) at 4500 rpm. The front suspension was stiffened and the bonnet gained louvres, along with a bonnet belt.
Most (approximately 70%) of the cars were finished with a two-tone paint scheme including two cars finished in unique colour schemes: one White over Red and the other (for display at the 1955 London Motor Show) in Black over Pink.
There were 640 factory built 100Ms—all BN2 series cars.
The 100M components (except for the high compression pistons) were also available as the Le Mans Engine Modification Kit which could be installed in either a BN1 or BN2 with the engine in situ, improving the power output to approximately 100 bhp (75 kW) at 4500 rpm. The Le Mans kit and its component parts could be ordered from BMC, so cars were modified by Austin dealers and private owners.
The final BN2 was built in July 1956 with a total of 4604 BN2s produced, including the 100M.
Built primarily with racing in mind, the aluminium-bodied "100S" (for Sebring) model developed 132 bhp (98 kW) at 4700 rpm. Only 50 production cars were made, plus an additional five works development/special test cars which were hand built by the Donald Healey Motor Company at Warwick.
The cast iron cylinder head was replaced by one made from aluminium and the overdrive unit was not fitted to the gearbox. Dunlop disc brakes were fitted front and rear. To keep weight to a minimum, there were no bumpers or hood (convertible top), a smaller grille and the windscreen was plastic. The 100S was also the first production car in the world to sport disc brakes at both the front and rear.
The car was approximately 200 lb (91 kg) lighter than standard. The majority of all 100S were two-toned White with Lobelia Blue sides. However, a handful of cars where produced in other colours including Spruce Green, red and one single black 100S.
An unrestored works racing team 1953 Austin-Healey '100' Special Test Car, which was campaigned in period by racing drivers Lance Macklin, Gordon Wilkins and Marcel Becquart, sold for a world record £843,000 ($1,323,915) plus buyers premium of £120,000 on December 1, 2011, at Bonhams' December Sale.
This car was involved in the 1955 Le Mans disaster, motor racing's most lethal crash—where 84 people died and 120 were injured.
The Austin-Healey 100-6 was the second of the three Austin-Healey models later known as the Big Healeys.
In 1956, a major redesign saw the wheelbase lengthened, redesigned bodywork with a fixed windshield and two occasional seats added (which in 1958 became an option with the introduction of the two-seat BN6 which was produced in parallel with the 2+2 BN4), and the powertrain completely replaced by one based on the six-cylinder BMC C-Series engine.
It featured a 2 in (50.8 mm) longer wheelbase than the original Austin-Healey 100 and a six-cylinder engine replacing the slightly larger capacity four, and added two occasional seats which later became optional. The body lines were changed to a less rounded appearance, with a wider, lower radiator grille below the air scoop which was added to the bonnet, and a windscreen which was fixed and could no longer be folded down.
There were two model designators, the 2+2 BN4 produced from 1956 onwards and the 2-seat BN6 produced from 1958.
The cars used a tuned version of the BMC C-Series engine previously fitted to the Austin Westminster and which at first produced 102 bhp (76 kW) increasing to 117 bhp (87 kW) in 1957 by fitting a revised manifold and cylinder head. The overdrive unit became an option rather than a standard fitting.
A 117 bhp (87 kW) BN6 was tested by The Motor magazine in 1959 had a top speed of 103.9 mph (167.2 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 10.7 seconds. A fuel consumption of 20.8 miles per imperial gallon (13.6 L/100 km; 17.3 mpg-US) was recorded. The test car cost £1307 including taxes of £436.
The Austin-Healey 3000 was introduced in 1959, replacing the Austin-Healey 100-6. Despite the name change, the changes were relatively minor compared to those between the original 100 and the 100-6. The wheelbase and body remained unchanged, and there remained two models, a 2+2 and a two-seater.
3000 Mark I
The original Austin Healey 3000 has a 2912 cc I6 engine, with twin SU carburettors and Girling front disc brakes. It was only referred to as the Mark I after the Mark II was released, previously only being known as the 3000. Wire wheels, overdrive gearbox, a laminated windscreen, a heater, an adjustable steering column, a detachable hard top and two tone paint were all available as options.
The original 3000 was built from March 1959 to March 1961 and has model designation BT7 Mark I (4-seat version) and BN7 Mark I (2-seater).
13,650 were made (2,825 BN7 Mark I, and 10,825 BT7 Mark I).
A BT7 3000 with hardtop and overdrive tested by The Motor magazine in 1960 had a top speed of 115 mph (185 km/h) and could accelerate from 0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 11.7 seconds. A fuel consumption of 21.6 miles per imperial gallon (13.1 L/100 km; 18.0 mpg-US) was recorded. The test car cost £1326 including taxes.
3000 Mark II
Introduced in March 1961, the 3000 Mark II came with three SU HS4 carburettors and an improved camshaft, designated the BT7 Mark II (4-seat version) and BN7 Mark II (2-seat version). However, upon the introduction of the BJ7 (2+2 seats) model in January 1962, the number of carburettors was reduced to two, (SU type HS6) because of the problems experienced with balancing three carburettors.
As a result of the introduction of the BJ7, the BN7 Mark II was discontinued in March 1962, and the BT7 Mark II followed in June 1962. Externally, the main changes introduced with the BJ7 were a vertical barred front grille, wind-up windows rather than side curtains, an improved hood, and a wrap-around windscreen. Optional extras were similar to the Mark I, although the option of a factory hardtop was not available from the BJ7's introduction.
From August 1961 a brake servo was also available as an optional extra, which greatly improved braking performance. The BJ7 was discontinued in October 1963 with the introduction of the 3000 Mark III.
A 3000 Mark II BT7 with hardtop and overdrive tested by the British magazine The Motor in 1961 had a top speed of 112.9 mph (181.7 km/h) and could accelerate from 0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 10.9 seconds. A fuel consumption of 23.5 miles per imperial gallon (12.0 L/100 km; 19.6 mpg-US) was recorded. The test car cost £1362 including taxes.
11,564 were made (355 BN7 Mark II, 5,096 BT7 Mark II, and 6,113 BJ7).
3000 Mark III
The 3000 Mark III was launched in October 1963, and remained in production until the end of 1967 when production of Austin-Healeys ceased. (One further car was built in March 1968.)
Classified as the BJ8, the new model was the most powerful and luxurious of the big Healeys, with a walnut-veneer dash, wind-up windows, and a 150 hp (112 kW) engine. Improvements to the engine included a new camshaft and valve springs, and twin SU 2" HD8 carburettors, together with a new design of exhaust system. Servo-assisted brakes were now fitted as standard.
Only 2+2 seat versions were made.
Optional extras were similar to those offered for the Mark II, the main change being that the standard interior trim was now Ambla vinyl, with leather seats being added to the list of options.
In May 1964 the Phase II version of the Mark III was released, which had a modified rear chassis to allow rear ground clearance to be increased, and subsequently, in March 1965 the car also gained separate indicators.
17,712 were made.
Austin Healey 3000's have a long competition history, and raced at most major racing circuits around the world, including Sebring (USA), Le Mans (France), and Mount Panorama Circuit, Bathurst (Australia).
The BMC competitions department successfully rallied the 3000 from its introduction, but the development of the works cars effectively ended in 1965, mainly because of the success of the Mini Cooper 'S'.
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Congressman Bob Etheridge Assaults Student on Washington Sidewalk
My contention has long been that the difference between the State and the Mafia is only one of perception and that in actuality they operate in almost identical ways and attract into their ranks the same kinds of violent sociopaths. That said, it's rare that you see a high level politician really showing his violent sociopathic personality for all to see ON CAMERA, so it's a real delight to see Congressman Bob Etheridge assault some college kid because he won't instantly give him his name. Remember, most congressmen are smarter than Bob Etheridge and only do things like this privately, but do not be fooled, THEY ARE ALMOST UNIVERSALLY LIKE THIS!
At first the editing seemed slightly fishy to me, like there might be something missing, but I found this page which shows what happened from the two camera angles and there is no manipulation here.
Another thing to note is that these college kids were questioning the guy OUTSIDE A POLITICAL EVENT, it's not like they'd stalked him and caught him coming out of a brothel or something. Don't misunderstand me, the assault wouldn't be justified even in that case but if he's capable of this kind of behaviour in this very public situation, when there is a camera on, try to imagine what he's like behind the scenes.


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(AP) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Rays have put AL Cy Young Award winner David Price on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained left triceps.
This is the first time in Price's career that he has been on the DL. The left-hander departed his start Wednesday night against Boston in the third inning with the injury.
Price has struggled this season, going 1-4 with a 5.24 ERA in nine starts.
Tampa Bay also recalled left-hander Alex Torres from Triple-A Durham.
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Abstract: CA.00003 : Comparison of mechanism of break up and cycle length in defibrillation success
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Heart fibrillation is an often fatal condition which can be modeled by chaotic electrical activity; spiral waves of electrical activity rotate, break-up, and meander on tissue. As they do, they produce a chaotic distribution of electrical activity, negatively affecting physical contraction (blood pumping). Fenton, \textit{et al.} studied several mechanisms of this wave breakup, including ``far from tip'' and ``Doppler shift.'' We used Fenton \textit{et al.}'s mathematical model and the different modes of breakup proposed by Fenton to simulate fibrillation and to determine if the cycle length of the activity or the type of mechanism was more significant in defibrillation. Our data supports the conclusion that the cycle length is the more important factor in defibrillation.
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Ever since the new Kirin's Hoard Packs hit the street, Foo Dogs are the new pink! (Or lavender as the case may be)
And to those ends, petnome is trying to uncover every last talent they can for each of them.
Here's how the tally stands as of this morning:
Elemental Foo Dog (14/20 abilities discovered)
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Bailey and I have been pitching in with our foos, but I think these things could be completed today with the help of everyone!
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I made this cover following the tutorial made by the wonderful chica and jo. I adjusted the size to fit my samsung tablet instead of an ipad (formula can be found in the reactions of the kindle cover tutorial). I decided to add a bowtie (because bowties are cool ;) ) and since it's jeans fabric I added (iron-on) appliques to make it look a bit like jeans pants. I'm working on more (glue-on) appliques which I will add soon.
It was a hell of a job because I had to redo a long seam (not that comfortable with the sewing machine yet and not at all with the zipper foot)....twice... but luckily the thing turned out beautiful!
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Hey crème brûlée person - you're probably using too much sugar. Too much means the heat is distributed unevenly and the top burns while the bottom stays grainy. Smaller-grained, dryer sugar (like plain old white sugar) works best for that reason. You need only the smallest coating, like 1/2 tsp per ramekin (depending on size) so it will end up only being about 1 sugar grain deep. And if your custard has a layer of condensation from being chilled, pat it dry with a paper towel first.


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The Obamas and the Clintons paid tribute to the memory of John F. Kennedy on Wednesday as they laid a wreath at the late president's grave at Arlington National Cemetery.
President Obama, first lady Michelle Obama,former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton walked in unison to place the wreath in front of the eternal flame honoring Kennedy, who was assassinated 50 years ago, on Nov. 22, 1963.
The two first families were joined by members of the Kennedy family -- though not by Caroline Kennedy, the former president's daughter, who arrived in Japan earlier this week to begin serving as U.S. ambassador there.
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A fun, HIGHLY entertaining look at a senior chorus that performs rock/pop numbers to audiences around the world. This documentary will warm your heart and bring tears to your eyes…all at the same time. The documentary allows you to get to know the Massachusetts-based singers, the organizer, and how all of the processes come together to make some of the more entertaining concert scenes you will ever see. Live audiences seem to LOVE Young @ Heart and once you see this film, you will know why. You will be inspired by their persistence, talent and love of music. A must see!
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When a father tries to force early success on his musical prodigy child, he soon realizes what his child needs most is his love. On its own, the storyline provides meaningful and poignant scenes and makes a heartwarming film. Weave the use of music into the mix and the film becomes even more powerful and stunning. But, at the true heart of this film is the relationship between the old man and the child. This film proves that no matter how high of expectations we set for our children, we never stop loving them even if they don't achieve all that is expected. A meaningful film for anyone who at one time was someone's child—meaning a film for all.
Hugh Grant playing Frederic Chopin??? When I found this out, I had to watch this film. And, Grant surprised me by pulling off the role of the fragile pianist with considerable ease. I bought him as Chopin, just as I bought the other characters in this subtly lavish film. Judy Davis plays unconventional 19th Century novelist George Sand, of whom then film revolves. Her relationships with men, especially Chopin, are chronicles here in a semi-farcical/semi-serious way. Knowing nothing about Sand's personal life, I was fascinated by her character. She is a true rebel for the day…wearing men's clothes and having open affairs with a variety of different men. The way the movie tells her story is by not exactly taking it all seriously and, on the same taken, not exactly poking fun of it. All in all, Sand, Chopin and all of the other 19th Century characters make this a fun, interesting look at the France in the mid-1800s.
Not knowing anything more about Maria Callas than that she was an internationally renowned opera sensation, I was particularly interested to see this one. Not really a biographical film, this movie, as it states in the blurb on the back of the DVD case, is director Franco Zeffirelli's interpretation of what Callas' last months might have been like if things had gone differently. But, I wondered differently how? After watching the film, I got the impression that even though Zeffirelli worked often with Callas, the film is more about what he personally would have liked Callas to do with her last days, instead of apparently what she did do…which was pretty much…well, nothing. The film is a glorious tribute to Callas as a singer and as a "diva." French actress Fanny Ardent does a great job of capturing both Callas' torment at the lost of her voice and the admiration she thrives off once she becomes "famous" again. This film is not especially for someone who does not like or have even a mild appreciate for opera since much of the movie revolves around Callas doing a film production of Bizet's Carmen. Of course, since Zeffirelli has directed many, many opera productions, he knows how to stage, light and shoot the musical parts. But even if you think you don't like opera, between Zeffirelli's beautiful direction and the sound of Callas' voice in its prime, you might just find that opera is one of your hidden loves. If any film can bring that passion out in you, this one can.
Based on a true story, The Soloist is a strong film about two heroic characters and their unlikely friendship.
Set in Los Angeles, Robert Downey Jr. plays a fledgling Los Angeles Times columnist, desperate for that ONE story that will revitalize his career. He meets Jamie Foxx's character, who is a homeless man playing a two-stringed violin. When Downey does some research, he finds Foxx was a young cello genius before mental illness forced him into the depths of homelessness and playing music on street corners for change.
I'm not a big Downey fan, but he is good here. Very much akin to the Tom Cruise role in Rainman, Downey has the so-called "easier" job of playing a "normal" guy. But, that is where the misconception comes in…for sometimes normalcy can require more skills than behavior that is perceived as "abnormal." And, Downey is great in that "normal" role…you can feel his pain as he travels the rocky road with Foxx.
But, Foxx really does deservedly steal the show here. Once again, Foxx proves he is a highly talented actor who is capable of playing pretty much any type of role. We buy completely into Foxx as a homeless cello prodigy. We feel for him, understand him, cry for him, and long for him to be mentally stable. This could not have been an easy role for Foxx…it is quite obvious he is actually playing the cello. It's also the kind of role that can really flop quite spectacularly if done wrong. Thankfully, that is not the case here.
Sometimes a movie comes and changes your world. I would like to say that this movie made me a better person, but I think that would be a fantasy. It did, though, move me. It reaffirmed my faith in movies and moviemaking and acting. No action here. No sex. No blockbuster styling or CGI. Just a touching story that is perfectly acted, simply directed, and one of the best movies I have seen all year…if not even longer than that. The main character here is Walter, a stuck-in-a-rut Connecticut college professor and widower who craves some "music" (meant both figuratively and literally) in his life. We see him in the beginning taking piano lessons. He's not that good…but we can tell he wants to keep trying. He is a complacent person who we can tell is looking for something. But, what? He is so complacent he even balks at going to NYC to deliver a paper he co-authored (though he had little to do with it, apparently). In NYC, he finds a couple living in his apartment. This couple is Walter's salvation. They are the "music" he has been looking for. I'm making it sound like Walter's change is overnight. It is not. He's a middle-aged man who is set in his ways and it takes time and energy to get him out of his rut. Though Walter's transformation is a positive change, this movie does not paint everything in a rose-colored light. This is a tough world…dirty and stark. Walter's awakening is just one ray of sunshine. But, what a ray it is! If there is a movie to change your world, this one just might be it.
This is a warm, touching film that will warm the hearts of anyone. A VERY small Egyptian band heads to Israel for a concert and, on arrival, they discover no one is there to meet them. While looking for a bus to take, they meet a charming shopkeeper who offers to take them in for the night…since the bus won't run until the next morning. Perfectly acted in just the right tone, this film shows how friendships and platonic love can be therapeutic for ailing loss. A sweet type of film not made often enough these days, sadly.
Billy Wilder's comic masterpiece stars Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon as musicians who find themselves in the middle of the mob after they witness the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and manage to escape. To hide themselves, they pose as females in a traveling band, where they meet Marilyn Monroe's Sugar Cane, the all-girl band's singer. Arguably the funniest movie in motion picture history, Lemmon and Curtis create comedy in this film just by wearing women's clothes. But, Monroe, with her steamy, sultry performance, adds more than just cross-dressing humor to make this a well-rounded movie with more than a fair share of laughs.
The "wrong man" (or "wronged") man has always been a running theme in Alfred Hitchcock's films. From 1935's classic The 39 Steps right up to Frenzy in 1972, Hitchcock had been thrilling audiences as they follow along a story about a man accused of something he didn't do. In 1956, Hitchcock made the ultimate "wronged man" movie…giving it a very appropriate title and look. The look was that of a documentary…black and white (but that was still pretty common in the mid-50s), dark, humorless (which none of Hitchcock's prior films had been), cameo-less (no Hitchcock peeking around a corner in this one), and lacking the fast-pacing of most of Hitchcock's films up to that point. The director chooses everyman Henry Fonda to play his hero—the "wrong man—this time around. Fonda is perfect in this role since he's adapt at morphing into any type of persona. Cary Grant, a Hitchcock regular, would have been way to sleek for this role. Jimmy Stewart, even, would have lacked the ability to enter the character with his tall, imposing stance. Fonda has the right look and build to play someone that just might look like the other guy…someone who is the ideal husband and father but could also look slightly sinister in the right light. The film starts off by showing Fonda's routine…work as a musician in a nightclub until early morning then home where wife (also perfectly played by Vera Miles) is already sleeping…discussion with wife about money problems in morning…etc. Once Fonda finds himself in a mistaken identity mess when he is spotted in an insurance office as a former robber and arrested, Hitchcock mixes the plot with quite a bit of police procedures which offer insight into not only what criminals go through but also how law enforcement officers handle the daily grind. If you want to watch the quintessential Hitchcock film, rent North by Northwest, another "wronged" man film and much more typical of The Master of Suspense's technique. If you want to watch a good film where Hitchcock experimented with the art of cinema and his own style, watch this one!


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– Hulk Hogan spoke with the Las Vegas Sun following TNA's Wednesday press conference about the company running iMPACT! in Las Vegas this summer. You can check out the article at the above link.
– The Las Vegas press conference was also mentioned on several local affiliates, including this blurb for the local CBS affiliate.


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Ocean Spray recently introduced a new line of sparkling juice drinks. Four flavors are currently available: Pomegranate Berry, Diet Pomegranate Berry, Cranberry, and Diet Cranberry. As a fan of juice and bubbly drinks (and bubbly juice drinks; hello, Bellinis!) I decided to give them a try. More


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Full detailed profile on Dr. Ewen Keenan Played by Nathin Butler on General Hospital Daytime Soap Opera.
(Tory Mussett)
Birthplace: Queensland, Australia
Steve works on Ewen at the hospital. He is not sure he deserves to be saved. But he is not going to bear that cross again and will use all his skills to save Ewen's life for his sister. Ewen tells him surgery is a waste of time. He begs Steve to let him die after what he has done. Steve asks if there is anyone he can call and Ewen asks for Patrick Drake.
Patrick visits Ewen on his deathbed. Ewen tells him he is sorry but there is something he doesn't know about Robin. He flatlines before he gets it out.
Jason busts into the church and demands the cure but Ewen doesn't have it. He wants to talk to Jerry and is taking Liz with him. Liz tries to break free but Jason orders her to stop. Jason knows the connection Ewen has to the Jacks family and Ewen confesses to killing John in cold blood. He'll kill Jason too if he has to and shoots him in the leg. Ewen loves Liz and wants to be the one to fix things. He refuses to let Jason be the hero. Liz breaks away and Jason shoots Ewen in the stomach. He tells Ewen he deserves to die for what he did. Jason cuts Liz's hands free and she checks on Ewen – he needs to get to the hospital or he will die.
At the hospital Kate has some good news for Sonny – Joe Jr. checked out of Metro Court. Sonny may have had something to do with that but he didn't hurt Joe. She wonders what stopped him. He gets a text to meet Todd at the Quartermaine's to get the cure and leaves. Later, Steve tells Kate that Olivia has not had another acid flashback like when she thought Ewen was the devil, although that has turned out to be true. Kate knows Ewen is a good man and will not hurt Liz. Just then Liz and Jason come in with Ewen. Kate begs Steve to help Ewen while Liz takes Jason into a room to work on him. Jason and Liz share a close moment while she works on his wound.
In the church, Ewen grabs a gun and tells Liz that is why they are there. John Jacks took everything from his family and left them with nothing. His dad died a broken man while John and his family prospered over the dead man's hand. His dad owned the dead man's hand. People would offer him unbelievable amounts but he would never sell –that was his insurance in case the farm fell on hard times. One day John Jacks showed up, gained his trust and took the cards out from under him. After that, their livestock died and Ewen's dad sold the farm to pay off his debts. He promised his father on his death bed that he would make John Jacks pay. He wanted to steal the hand but someone else beat him to it and without the cards John was just as broken as his dad. He injected something into John to kill him, but was caught by Jerry. He didn't report John's murder and has used it to make Ewen do some terrible things. He tells Liz he has to make it right. She begs him to take her with him. Suddenly, Jason bursts in with a gun.
Liz, tied up in the passenger seat of Ewen's car, pleads with him to call paramedics for Patrick. He assures her that Patrick will be fine and everyone will be alright. He needed to talk to her alone because Jason and Patrick were twisting the truth. He never meant to hurt Patrick. He brought Joss to Jerry, but did not know what Jerry would do. He promises he did not know about the water. Jerry knows about something he did and he has had to go along with him against his will. Despite it all, he really hopes he doesn't lose her. Liz laughs – he has to be out of his mind. She gets her phone and secretly calls Jason.
Back at the station, Jason answers the call from Liz. Jason, Patrick, Lulu and Dante can hear them talking and start to trace the location. Ewen realizes she has her phone on and throws it out the window. Meanwhile, Dante gets a call from CDC that there is a potentially fatal pathogen in the water and they don't know how to stop it.
Patrick pulls Ewen off Liz at her house. Ewen thinks Jason got to him too, and Patrick agrees he may have overreacted. Liz pushes Ewen for an answer about his involvement with Jerry. He covers and says Jerry has always been off. Patrick asks Ewen to go back to the hospital while he talks to Liz. Ewen leaves and Patrick tells Liz that Jason sent him to warn her. Liz tells Patrick that she thinks Ewen is working with Jerry and picks up the phone to call Dante. Ewen walks in with a baseball bat. Later, Jason arrives and sees Patrick knocked out on the floor and Liz is gone.
Liz and Ewen watch Jerry on TV at her place. She can't believe it - she was going to ask him about Jacks' family. He accuses her of thinking he has something to do with this, that Jason must have warned her. She asks if Jason has reason to warn her. Ewen blows up - he did not know this was Jerry's plan! He didn't know it would go this far. She realizes Jason was right – Ewen is connected to Jerry. She tries to leave and Ewen grabs her. Patrick comes in and orders him to let her go.
Jason shows up a Liz's to talk about Ewen as Ewen runs down the stairs, shirtless. Jason apologizes for jumping to conclusions and Ewen accepts. He is paged to the hospital, kisses Liz and leaves. Liz tells Jason he slept on the couch and asks why he is really there. He tells her Ewen moved to Alaska like Jax. She thinks it is a coincidence even though Ewen knew all the Jacks men and rattles off their names. Jason makes a connection – It is Jerry! He injected Nicholas to make him sick too. Liz tells him that can't be – Jerry is dead. Jason leaves and tells her to be careful – he couldn't take it if something happens to her. Later, Ewen comes back and wants to spend the rest of the day with her.
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December 07, 2013
Picket on Monday, December 9th
Dear Democracy Advocates, Art Pope, owner of the Roses and Maxway stores and Gov. McCrory's Budget Director, is the poster child of what one extremely wealthy individual can do to twist an entire state's public policy in a racially divisive, ultra-conservative direction. Read more here. Worse, Pope literally depends on the black community to finance his political operation; African-American shoppers at his stores supply a large share of his income, which he then uses to promote ...Read More »