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A growing number of people are realizing their own business dreams by buying small to midsize companies and helping them prosper.
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Reflexologists Are Squeezed by Cheaper Competitors and State Rules
Certified reflexologists deplore storefront practitioners who have less training and states that require reflexologists to be licensed as massage therapists.
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Homeland Beckons Immigrants as Retirement Nears
More immigrants to the United States are returning to their native countries, experts say. Some return for family reasons and others for a higher standard of living.
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Rolling With the Punches, at Any Stage of Life
Most people recover after even the most difficult changes, but it's easier to bounce back if you have emotional, social and financial resources.
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Before Starting as a Coach, It Helps to Go Into Training
The term life coach is fading, as those in the field specialize, receive training and obtain credentials from accreditation bodies.
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Speaking Freely About Politics Can Cost You Your Job
While federal law bars employers from firing workers because of race, religion and gender, there are no such protections for political affiliation or activity.
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No Need to Be Afraid. It's Only a Performance Review.
Through hard experience, Nancy Morris, a consultant in business psychology, has learned how to streamline systems, not fire people, when workplaces aren't working.
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Doulas, Who Usher in New Life, Find Mission in Support for the Dying
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Turning a New Year's Resolution Into Action With the Facts
Much of what we know — or think we know — about keeping self-improvement promises is wrong, experts say. Here are seven common myths about habits.
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Join President John Hennessy, Vice President for Human Resources David Jones and fellow colleagues in honoring staff at the second annual Cardinal at Work Celebrating Staff Careers ceremony held during the Multicultural Springfest event. The ceremony recognizes staff who celebrated a significant career milestone of 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 years with Stanford in 2014.
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The United Nations is preparing to finalize its Arms Trade Treaty in 2012, better known in the United States as the Small Arms Treaty, after a series of talks in the Third Preparatory Committee took place last week. The final talks on the treaty have been scheduled for four weeks next summer, and new rules indicate that a majority vote is not necessary in order for the treaty to be passed. The Heritage Foundation contends that though the stated purpose of the treaty is to "address the absence of commonly agreed international standards for the transfer of conventional arms, which, it is argued, contribute to war, crime, and terrorism," the treaty poses a threat to American liberties and interests.
Throughout the talks on the treaty, members of the UN Security Council — which includes China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States — voiced concerns over the establishment of a supranational authority. Security Council members and the European Union have now managed to eliminate the presence of that supranational authority originally designated by the treaty, replacing it with a more general statement of obligations related to arms trade which are to be fulfilled nationally, not globally.
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Skyfall (2012)
Skyfall SynopsisDaniel Craig is back as James Bond 007 in Skyfall, the 23rd adventure in the longest-running film franchise of all time. In Skyfall, Bonds loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.
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Starring: Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Dame Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes, Albert Finney, Naomie Harris, Bérénice Marlohe, Helen McCrory, Ola Rapace and Ben Whishaw
Written by: John Logan, Neal Purvis, and Robert Wade
Directed by: Sam Mendes
Produced by: Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson
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11 Major Things We Learned From The Set Of Spectre, The New James Bond Movie
Spectre continues to play in the shadows, and the cast and crew are still keeping their biggest secrets under lock and key. However, we did pick up and few things here and there, in an attempt to shed some light on the film.
by Nick Romano March 29, 2015 comments
James Bond's Latest, Spectre, Reveals Unusual, Familiar Co-Star On First Day Of Filming
One of the most lasting images frrom Sam Mendes' Skyfall was of s tiny, porcelain, Union Jack-covered bulldog. The relic - which originates from World War II - was one of the few things that survived the explosion in M's office, and was used rather perfectly symbolically throughout the film. It was a wonderful touch to include in the 23rd James Bond adventure, and it looks like it will be back for number 24.
by Eric Eisenberg December 9, 2014 comments
James Bond 24 Casting Call Reveals Crucial Details About Movie's Villain
Casting has begun for an assassin, with a focus on someone extremely physically fit and over 6' 2". The person is said to have several altercations with Daniel Craig's 007 throughout the film, and also will be featured in a driving sequence.
by Sean O'Connell August 24, 2014 comments
Bond 24 To Have Strong Ties To Skyfall
The James Bond franchise isn't really one known for continuity, with most of the films in the series largely operating as individual stories, but that's something that has changed greatly in the Daniel Craig era. Director Sam Mendes has admitted that a great deal of the next 007 adventure, now simply known as Bond 24, will tie back to what we saw happen to the super spy in Skyfall.
by Eric Eisenberg April 30, 2014 comments
The Bechdel Test For Gay Characters: See Which 2012 Movies Passed The Russo Test
The film must contain a character that is identifiably gay, bisexual and/or transgender. The character must not be solely defined by their sexual orientation or gender identity. And the character must be tied into the plot in such a way that their removal would have a significant effect.
by Nick Venable August 23, 2013 comments
Sam Mendes Officially Directing Bond 24, With 2015 Release Date Confirmed
Fans of Skyfall and all other things good for James Bond, rejoice! Director Sam Mendes has finally agreed to return to direct another installment of the Bond franchise, signing on today officially to direct what's now just being called Bond 24. Here's what producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli had to say about bringing Mendes back into the fold
by Katey Rich July 11, 2013 comments
The Avengers, Skyfall, Life Of Pi & Cabin In The Woods Named Big Winners At The Saturn Awards
In retrospect, last year was an absolutely amazing year for genre films. Both The Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises exploded at the box office; The Hunger Games birthed a new beloved big screen sci-fi franchise, Skyfall ended up being one of the best James Bond movies in the history of the series...
by Eric Eisenberg June 27, 2013 comments
Sam Mendes Still In Negotiations For Bond 24
So here's a twist. Sam Mendes had seemed officially, totally out of the running to direct the next James Bond movie, committing himself to theater projects like Charlie and the Chocoalte Factory and King Lear. But Skyfall made $1 billion-- yes, $1 billion-- and producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson weren't going to take his rejection that easily
by Katey Rich June 26, 2013 comments
No More James Bond For Another Three Years
Dont they realize three years from now, Adele will probably be a home-bodied shut-in unable to get past all the Grammy awards to exit her house, much less make it to the studio to record a theme song? Keep your eyes peeled for more news on directors and casting, which isnt necessarily for your eyes only, but it can be shared.
by Nick Venable March 20, 2013 comments
Sam Mendes Won't Direct Bond 24
Daniel Craigs James Bond needs continuity. The character nay, the entire franchise was redeemed when Sam Mendes took over for Skyfall, prompting most Bond fans to lobby for the American Beauty director to return for the next film, at least. Sadly, it isnt happening.
by Sean O'Connell March 6, 2013 comments
Is Adele Already Signed On For Bond's Next Theme?
Its been just over a week since this years Academy Awards, and English singer-songwriter Adeles cementing her place as the most successful Bond girl ever. Not the veritable koi pond of women that Agent 007 sexes up, but the woman behind the theme song. Winning the Oscar for Best Original Song for the boozy Skyfall theme was a first for Adele, as well as Bond songs. That kind of achievement isnt taken for granted very often, and dont expect this to be the exception
by NIck Venable March 5, 2013 comments
Watch The James Bond Tribute The Oscars Should Have Done
In the chaos of attempting to liveblog the Oscars and keep the list of winners updated and everything else, I completely forgot about the brief tribute to James Bond, which was not the much-hoped-for reunion of all six men to play the super spy, but a fairly forgettable montage (followed, at least, by an awesome Shirley Bassey performance)
by Katey Rich February 26, 2013 comments
2013 Oscars: The Six Winners We Most Want To See
We've all followed the Oscars long enough to be realistic about what can and cannot happen. No matter how much you love Hugh Jackman in Les Miserables, you know he'll lose to Daniel Day-Lewis. No matter how much you might love Scarlett Johansson's Oscar-nominated song from Chasing Ice, everyone knows she'll be steamrolled by Adele's "Skyfall."
by Katey, Eric, Sean, Kristy, Kelly & Mack February 24, 2013 comments
Skyfall Gets Its Own Train In The UK
Skyfall isn't just one of the best Bond films to be released in the franchise's 50 year history - it's a straight up phenomenon. After the less-than-stellar Quantum of Solace, director Sam Mendes completely reinvigorated our collective love for everything 007 and the proof is in the box office.
by Eric Eisenberg February 19, 2013 comments
Sam Mendes Almost Committed To Directing The Next James Bond Movie
Sources are telling the UK Daily Mail that Mendes is 75 percent committed to directing Bond 24, which no longer will be the first half of a two-part story. Screenwriter John Logan reportedly continues to hammer away at the script for the next 007 thriller, which will return Daniel Craig to the lead role.
by Sean O'Connell February 15, 2013 comments
This Week In Home Entertainment: The Sessions, Gossip Girl And More
This week also offers a few indie greats and a couple of big action-oriented films. From RZA to 007, this week is full of great casts, quick wit, and plenty of bonus features. Read on to learn about some of this weeks best releases, and maybe even a few that slipped under your radar.
by Jessica Rawden February 12, 2013 comments
Skyfall Wins Roger Deakins Major Cinematographer's Award
Few are going to complain about Deakins winning a cinematography award. In all honesty, Deakins could be honored for his achievement in this field every time he puts a film out. He has been nominated a staggering 10 times in the category by the Academy, but he has yet to take home an Oscar. This year his work on Skyfall is up for the award, and the ASC Award victory gets should get fans excited that he could break his multi-picture streak of walking home empty handed.
by Sean O'Connell February 11, 2013 comments
Skyfall Gets Picked Apart In Latest Honest Trailer
Sam Mendes installment in the long-running James Bond franchise did get 007 back on his feet after the dismal Quantum of Solace. And it ranks as the highest-grossing Bond film in the franchises 50-year history. But that isnt enough to satisfy some nitpickers, which is why the latest Honest Trailer at Screen Junkies puts Bond in its sights.
by Sean O'Connell February 6, 2013 comments
See The Skyfall Character Poster That Was Never Released
Albert Finney's presence in Skyfall is mysterious for plenty of reasons, and actually took me by surprise when I saw it. Yes, his name was in the trailer and he was part of the casting announcements, but by the time he appears in the movie, you half expect the thing to have ended by then
by Katey Rich January 30, 2013 comments
Skyfall Will Be Available Digitally Before Blu-ray Release
This fall, the Bond franchise celebrated its 50th Anniversary and put out its newest hit, Skyfall, a film that earned over a billion dollars at the worldwide theatrical box office. Now, the flick is getting released on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital download a little sooner than many of us may have expected. Skyfall will hit Blu-ray and DVD on February 12, but if you plan to purchase the flick digitally, youll be able to nab a copy on February 5.
by Jessica Rawden January 24, 2013 comments
Adele To Perform Skyfall At This Year's Academy Awards
Last year's Oscars ceremony was terribly dull. Not only was Billy Crystal a less-than-thrilling choice to host the event, the Academy failed to capitalize on the opportunity given to them by the fact that a song sung by Muppets was nominated for (and ended up winning) Best Original Song. Instead the only on-stage number was a completely forgettable performance by Cirque du Soleil celebrating the year in movies. Luckily, the ceremony won't be dropping the ball again this year.
by Eric Eisenberg January 23, 2013 comments
The 5 Worst Snubs Of The 2013 Oscar Nominations
We've all had a few hours now to process this year's Oscar nominations, to scream to the heavens demanding justice for Ben Affleck or running through the forest with fireworks to celebrate Beasts of the Southern Wild. So now that the dust has settled, what are the snubs that are still burning us up? Who are we going to miss the most on Oscar night?
by Katey, Eric, Kristy, Sean & Mack January 10, 2013 comments
Skyfall, Lincoln And More Nominated By The American Society Of Cinematographers
Skyfall may be seen by some as just another silly blockbuster action movie, but the truth is that it really was one of the most beautiful films to be released in 2012, the Shanghai sequence alone deserving tons of recognition. But do you think that he deserves the top prize from the ASC?
by Eric Eisenberg January 9, 2013 comments
Oscars Will Celebrate 50 Years Of James Bond
"We are very happy to include a special sequence on our show saluting the Bond films on their 50th birthday," said the Oscar producers. "Starting with Dr. No back in 1962, the 007 movies have become the longest-running motion picture franchise in history and a beloved global phenomenon."
by Sean O'Connell January 4, 2013 comments
Skyfall And Spider-Man Make Sony #1 In 2012
2012 was a giant year for the film industry. Not only were ticket sales up 5.6% in America compared to 2011, but three different blockbusters - The Avengers, The Dark Knight Rises and Skyfall - managed to pass the $1 billion mark at the global box office. It was definitely a boom year for Hollywood, but who above all benefited the most?
by Eric Eisenberg January 2, 2013 comments
Skyfall Gets Some Award Season Recognition As Producers Guild Awards Announces Nominees
For the most part this years award season race is a total toss-up there were simply so many great movies released last year that its nearly impossible to determine the frontrunner for Hollywoods top prizes. That said, however, its been the same group of titles that has been getting nominations from various organizations...
by Eric Eisenberg January 2, 2013 comments
The 10 Best Movie Music Moments Of 2012
For the last two weeks we have been applauding the best work of the year, from our individual critical top 10s to lists of our favorite action scenes, on-screen couples, facial hair statements, lines of dialogue, breakthrough performances and much more. And now its time to celebrate those very special moments of 2012 when cinema and music fell into perfect harmony.
by Eric Eisenberg December 31, 2012 comments
Skyfall Becomes Third Movie Of 2012 To Make $1 Billion
This is a monumental mark, yet hardly an unprecedented mark. Two other films released in 2012 managed to race past $1 billion before Skyfall: Joss Whedons The Avengers ($1.5B) and Christopher Nolans final Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises ($1.1B). Still, it is a significant achievement for a Bond film.
by Sean O'Connell December 31, 2012 comments
Moviegoing Isn't Dead After All: Attendance Spikes 5.6% In 2012
Every year the movie industry comes up with a way to brag that the previous year has been the best yet, and usually it's a sham. After all, the simple fact of inflation means that most years, you're going to make more in sheer dollars than you did the year before. 2012 was no different, with studios bragging about their highest-ever profits, but something special really did happen this year
by Katey Rich December 31, 2012 comments
The Top 10 Movies Of 2012: Mack's List
The following ten movies are the ones that have really stuck with me. Theyre the ones that have gotten better with months or weeks of age and have separated themselves from the pack. Some of them will definitely be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards and others will not even be considered. Some of them youll probably agree with, and some of them will probably make you laugh and doubt my credibility.
by Mack Rawden December 28, 2012 comments
The 10 Best Action Movie Scenes Of 2012
This year, the industrys top action directors choreographed breathless scenes in dingy Indonesian tenements, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, in cramped European hotel rooms and beneath the streets of Gotham City. Here are the 10 Best Action Scenes from 2012.
by Sean O'Connell December 27, 2012 comments
You Only Live Twice Fan Trailer Blends Sean Connery Bond With Skyfall
The reason I loved Skyfall so much was because of the way that it perfectly blended classic James Bond elements into the modern world. In the hands of a lesser craftsman the movie would have seemed like a cheap throwback, but the way that director Sam Mendes implemented parts like Ben Whishaw's Q, the casinos, the Walther PPK, the women, the villain...
by Eric Eisenberg December 26, 2012 comments
The Dark Knight Rises Had The Most Watched Movie Trailer On YouTube In 2012
While the system has its problems and flaws, YouTube is a pretty great thing. In addition to being an outlet that allows people to post all kinds of original content for all of the internet to see, it's also a great haven for movie trailers, a place where you can type in the name of your favorite movie and instantaneously get any of its preview. But of all the movies that were released in 2012, which feature's trailer received the most hits on YouTube?
by Eric Eisenberg December 20, 2012 comments
Could Sean Connery Be Daniel Craig's Father? A Skyfall Theory Digs Deep
Maybe because Skyfall is such an enormous hit, even by Bond standards, but Skyfall is earning some of that speculation you might expect for a Batman movie-- and one Reddit user has come upon a wild but maybe-sortof-plausible theory about the identity of Bond's father
by Katey Rich December 10, 2012 comments
Weekend Box Office: Bond Winning Big As Playing For Keeps Bombs
It's been one of the quietest weekends of the year, the third lowest according to Box Office Mojo. With only one new movie out, and audiences showing little to no interest in it, James Bond had a chance to snag the number one spot for a second time since being released.
by Scott Gwin December 9, 2012 comments
Skyfall Back On Top As Audiences Ignore Playing For Keeps
Friday estimates have Skyfall making $3.1 million on Friday, and according to Deadline it's on track for an $11 million weekend. That wouldn't be nearly enough to get #1 on your average weekend with a new release, but the only new wide release this weekend is Gerard Butler's Playing for Keeps
by Katey Rich December 8, 2012 comments
Skyfall Beats Avatar For Major Box Office Record
Skyfall is already a very, very big hit here in the United States, standing as the seventh-highest grossing movie of the year domestically, and likely to keep rising. But in the United Kingdom, home of Bond, it's a flat-out phenomenon. The 23rd James Bond film has now becoming the highest-grossing movie in British history
by Katey Rich December 5, 2012 comments
Weekend Box Office: New Movies Have Little To Be Thankful For
Movies who topped the charts last weekend had a lot to be thankful this week. The newcomers... not so much
by Scott Gwin November 25, 2012 comments
Thanksgiving Movie Guide: How To Choose Between Life Of Pi, Rise Of The Guardians, And More
Luckily there's one solution out there for all of us, every year: the movies! Hollywood, a place that understands better than anyone how your family can make you nuts, obliges us every year by releasing a whole ton of movies around the holiday, at least one of which is bound to appeal to everybody. And while there are a few films you can take almost anyone to and guarantee a success
by Katey Rich November 21, 2012 comments
Sam Mendes Has Come Up With The Next James Bond Story
Whats interesting, however, is the news that Mendes and Logan have the idea for the next Bond movie. It lends credence to the rumor floating around that the next two Bond movies were going to be penned as back-to-back chapters of a longer story (though Craig shot that theory down). Even more enticing is the notion that Mendes might return to the directors chair for a follow-up Bond thriller.
by Sean O'Connell November 20, 2012 comments
How Skyfall Proves That James Bond Is The British Batman
There are a lot of great elements in Skyfall. But what really sets Skyfall apart from the other entries into the Bond franchise is the glimpse we get into the psyche of the man who sits behind the mask of Bond. James Bond. And that man is Bruce Wayne
by Michelle Said November 14, 2012 comments
Javier Bardem's Skyfall Island Lair Actually Exists
Weve spent so much time covering Sam Mendes excellent Skyfall -- from Daniel Craigs confident return as 007 to Javier Bardems scene-stealing turn as the villainous Silva -- that virtually no one has discussed that remote, bombed-out island Bardems character used as his base. Severine (Berenice Marlohe) explains that the power monger spread rumors of a chemical leak on the island, evacuating the residents and leaving him the lair.
by Sean O'Connell November 13, 2012 comments
Oscar Eye: Lincoln Holds Strong, Jennifer Lawrence Moves Up, And More Developments
Between Election Day and a nasty fever that suddenly took over my life, I didn't have it in me last Tuesday-- and I got the feeling you guys had other things on your mind as well. Plus, what we're talking about this week is the same thing we would have been talking about last week: Lincoln and Skyfall, and the handful of mysteries still waiting for us down the line
by Katey Rich November 13, 2012 comments
Director Sam Mendes On How He Got Away With Skyfall's Surprising Ending
Now that Skyfall is a massive global hit and widely regarded as one of the best Bond movies of all time, it alls eels to make perfect sense that it was directed by Oscar winner Sam Mendes, who brought in collaborators like cinematographer Roger Deakins and composer Thomas Newman to make the film so spectacular
Why Skyfall Almost Had A Sean Connery Cameo
"Connery is Bond and he's not going to come back as another character," Sam Mendes says. "It's like, he's been there. So, it was a very brief flirtation with that thought, but it was never going to happen, because I thought it would distract.
by Sean O'Connell November 12, 2012 comments
Javier Bardem On Playing Skyfall's Oddly Sexual Villain
From the moment Javier Bardem first appeared in a trailer for Skyfall, his villain already seemed unforgettable. With bleached blond hair and a sharp white suit, Silva was the kind of baddie that Bond has wrestled with for ages, powerful and a little bit crazy and prone to plots that are less logical than fantastic to watch
Why Is Skyfall Such A Huge Hit?
Skyfall opened this weekend and it was even bigger than huge; it's enormous, making $88 million in the United States this past weekend, easily becoming the biggest opening ever for a Bond film-- and that's even if you adjust for inflation. The movies that were once reliable but not blockbuster events have suddenly become the biggest thing in the business
Weekend Box Office: Skyfall Soars High On Record Breaking Weekend
Some attribute this weekend's record breaking opening of Skyfall to timing, as the movie breaks the doldrums of a very slow, dull October. Others suggest it's all the high end marketing and critical buzz around the latest Bond flick. Personally I'm giving credit to Adele for her near-chart-topping Bond song. Whatever explanations might be true, they had audiences packing out theaters this weekend to see what is being hailed as the best Bond movie ever.
by Scott Gwin November 11, 2012 comments
Daniel Craig Explains Why Bond Is Funnier Than Ever In Skyfall
I would ask if you saw Skyfall this weekend, but that almost seems like a crazy question-- everybody saw SKyfall this weekend, at least judging by the mammoth $88 million it made, the best opening ever for a Bond movie. Tons of people deserve credit for making Skyfall so great, from director Sam Mendes to the incomparable cinematographer Roger Deakins. But as always, it all starts with one man: James Bond himself.
by Katey Rich November 11, 2012 comments
Skyfall Has Huge Friday On Its Way To Biggest Bond Opening Ever
Skyfall has been a gigantic hit overseas for two weeks already, so the question upon its North American debut this weekend wasn't whether or not it would be big, but just how incredibly gigantic it might be. The result is good news for Bond fans and especially the movie's distributor, Sony. Skyfall made an estimated $32 million on Friday
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Just as regular health checkups are important for personal wellness, Rocky Mountain Power reminds the public that routine safety checkups are critical for maintaining electrical safety at their home.
"Raising awareness about electrical safety issues is key to reducing home electrical accidents and injuries," said Mike Felice, Rocky Mountain Power safety director. "When we are all watching for good practices and working to correct problem issues, we can reduce the number of electrical accidents and make our living and working environments more safe."
Felice reminds the public that the two populations most vulnerable to poor safety practices are the very young and the elderly. Adults can be continually vigilant in educating young children about good electrical safety habits. They also can be on the lookout for unsafe electrical practices of other adults, including the elderly.
"Most times, violating good electrical safety practices is just a matter of lack of attention on the part of an individual. That's why we are always reminding our customers and the public about the rules of electrical safety," Felice said.
Below is a good checklist to evaluate the electrical safety level of your home.
Check all switches and outlets to see if they are working properly. Improperly operating switches or outlets, including any that may feel warm to the touch, may indicate an unsafe wiring condition which could cause a fire hazard.
Look for any outlets or switches that are discolored. Discoloration signifies dangerous heat buildup in the connections.
Listen for crackling, buzzing or hissing sounds coming from switches or outlets. Unusual noises may indicate an unsafe wiring condition such as loose electrical connections.
Make sure plugs fit snugly into all outlets. Loose-fitting plugs can cause overheating and fires.
Look at all cords. If any are frayed or otherwise damaged, replace them. Damage to cords may expose wires that can be a shock or fire hazard.
Never allow cords to become pinched by furniture, doors or windows. Pinching cords can cause damage to the insulation or can break wire strands that can cause shocks or fires. The same precaution applies to attaching cords to anything with nails or staples.
Allowing cords to be placed underneath carpets inhibits the air flow around the cord, allowing heat to build up and creating a fire hazard.
Extension cords are designed to be used only temporarily. Extended use may damage the cord and lead to fire or electrical shock.
Unwrap cords. When cords are kept wrapped together, heat can build up leading to melting or weakening of the insulation.
Use the appropriate wattage light bulb in all lamps and fixtures. Using bulbs with a wattage higher than recommended may overheat the fixture, the wiring or nearby combustible material leading to a fire. Use bulbs of 60 watts or less if you are unsure of the appropriate wattage.
Place all appliance cords in such a way that they will not come in contact with hot surfaces and become damaged.
Do you have recurring tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses? This is an indication that there is an electrical problem and you should call a licensed electrician immediately.
Circuit breakers and fuses are safety devices the help prevent overloading of the home electrical system. Make sure to have the correct sizes used in all cases. A licensed electrician can help determine what's appropriate.
Check to see if you have arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) installed in your electrical panel as they provide greater electrical fire protection. Consider having a licensed electrician replace any old-standard circuit breakers with AFCIs.
Test AFCIs monthly using the TEST button on the AFCI. Have a licensed electrician replace defective units.
More electrical safety information is available at www.rockymountainpower.net/safety. In addition, the Electrical Safety Foundation International has information at www.esfi.org, including materials to help teach children about electrical safety.


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A Google-a-Day Puzzle for Mar. 22
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Our good friends at Google run a daily puzzle challenge and asked us to help get them out to the geeky masses. Each day's puzzle will task your googling skills a little more, leading you to Google mastery. Each morning at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time you'll see a new puzzle posted here.
We leave the comments on so people can work together to find the answer. As such, if you want to figure it out all by yourself, DON'T READ THE COMMENTS!
Also, with the knowledge that because others may publish their answers before you do, if you want to be able to search for information without accidentally seeing the answer somewhere, you can use the Google-a-Day site's search tool, which will automatically filter out published answers, to give you a spoiler-free experience.
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So it finally appears that a May release for the successor to the BlackBerry Tour 9630 is official. An internal website where Bank of America employees can order new handsets shows the device listed as coming to Verizon in May. In addition to a May arrival the website also confirms that this new device is set to be a member of the Bold family. While the model number is still question it is exciting news nonetheless. I can easily see this new device taking the model number of 9750 to keep RIM's naming convention in order but it has been rumored that this successor device will carry the number 9650. Since this new device is so similar to the Tour 9630 it could be sort of confusing to have two nearly identical phones using the same numbering convention within the 96xx family.
I am really hoping that this device receives an official announcement at the upcoming WES conference. Many BlackBerry fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of a successor to the BlackBerry Tour 9630 and deserve an official announcement along will all of the different features that this device will have. As a BlackBerry user myself I am especially excited to see this new Tour device when it is released next month. The BlackBerry Tour 9630 has been one of the better BlackBerry devices since its inception. I am expecting more of the same with its successor.
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Choosing where to go in South Africa is a bit like selecting which countries to visit on a global tour – each region is that different. From the sparkling city of Cape Town and the bottle-green hills of the Cape Winelands to the wild reserves of Kruger, Madikwe and the fantasyland that is Sun City, we've selected our favourite places of interest in this highly diverse country.
An unbeatable blend of stunning natural beauty and year-round fun makes Cape Town an easy city to fall in love with. For starters there are the beaches - so many you'll struggle to single out a favourite - and then there's hiking on iconic Table Mountain, the penguins of Boulders Beach, the ever-popular V&A Waterfront, the nearby Cape Winelands and picnics and concerts at Kirstenbosch Gardens.
Add to this a superb selection of accommodation, award-winning food and wine experiences plus a colourful collection of friendly locals and you'll soon see why this captivating city was recently voted the "World's #1 Travel Destination" (Trip Advisor Travellers' Choice Awards, 2011).
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South Africa's largest and best known reserve, the Kruger National Park is home to the country's greatest diversity of wildlife and includes the super-celebrities of the safari circuit: Africa's Big 5.
Why pick Kruger for your South Africa safari? It's where to go in South Africa for guaranteed big game sightings, there's accommodation to suit every style and budget, and being so well connected by air, you can easily round off your Big 5 safari with a few days on Cape Town's beautiful beaches or even a tropical island off the Mozambique coast.
Read more about a Kruger Park safari.
South Africa's Garden Route is a natural playground of soft sand, warm sea, shady indigenous forest and laid-back little towns. Families will love the safe swimming beaches around Plettenberg Bay; adventurers can go hiking, horse riding or dolphin spotting; romantics can dine at restaurants overlooking Knysna's peaceful lagoon (ask for the oysters!) and the wide selection of accommodation caters for everyone.
Read more about a Garden Route holiday.
The green valleys and Alpine-style mountains of the Cape Winelands are a treat for both eye and palate: sip, swirl and sample award-winning wines, indulge in gourmet cuisine, or wander down oak-lined streets to local art galleries, all to a stunningly scenic backdrop. Although only an hour's drive from Cape Town, we guarantee that a night or two in this peaceful patchwork of vineyards and mountains will dissolve any lingering city stress.
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Under three hours from Johannesburg lies South Africa's undisputed 'Kingdom of Pleasure' - Sun City. If you're looking for true escapism and non-stop entertainment then this is without question where to go - there are championship golf courses and world-class casinos, a slide-filled water park plus nightclubs, shops, restaurants … they've even built their own beach! And if that's not enough, Sun City is right next to the Pilanesberg Big 5 Game Reserve.
Read more about a Sun City holiday.
For an exciting and stress-free family safari the Eastern Cape is hard to beat: a combination of child-friendly lodges in malaria-free reserves within driving distance of the Garden Route means an unforgettable family holiday. But it's not just families who get to have all the fun in the Eastern Cape: these Big 5 reserves also have a handful of secluded, luxurious lodges that are among our favourites for a romantic safari away from crowds and kids.
Read more about an Eastern Cape safari.
It's often said that locals know best, and when South Africans go on holiday their top choice is often the province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). From the broad beaches of the sunny KwaZulu-Natal subtropical coast and the luxury accommodation of its big game reserves to its soaring mountain peaks and historic battlefields – KZN is where to go in South Africa for game viewing, bird watching, adventure, history and on-the-beach relaxation.
Read more about a KwaZulu-Natal holiday.
Once a volcanic crater, the Pilanesberg Game Reserve is one of South Africa's best wildlife destinations and is centred around a large hippo and croc-filled lake. Although conveniently close to Sun City, these two top destinations feel words apart: some visitors choose to stay in Sun City and pop across for a half-day safari, but with such great Big 5 game viewing on offer plus a wide choice of excellent safari lodges, we'd highly recommend a night or two in this beautiful piece of African wilderness.
Read more about a Pilanesberg safari.
About a 3-hour drive or short charter flight from Johannesburg lies one of South Africa's least known large reserves: Madikwe Private Game Reserve. Its Kalahari grasslands and woodlands are surprisingly full of animals and one of the best places to see the highly endangered African wild dog plus the Big 5. What's more, if you're looking for a family safari, the great news is that Madikwe lies outside the malarial belt and offers excellent family-friendly lodges as well as romantic retreats and honeymoon suites.
Read more about a Madikwe safari.
Until recently most visitors to South Africa would whiz through Johannesburg, stopping just long enough to catch their connecting flight. Nowadays, however, Johannesburg (or Jozi as it's known to the locals) is undergoing a revival and has become a destination in its own right with a fantastic selection of hotels and guest houses, a thriving café culture and thrumming night life. Catch the ultra-modern Gautrain straight from the airport to the heart of Sandton with its shining shopping centres filled with high-end boutiques, and give your credit card a good workout. Finally, for greater insight into South Africa's recent past we'd highly recommend a visit to the Apartheid Museum - it's a highly informative and moving experience.
Read more about a Johannesburg holiday.
Stuart Parker
Africa Safari Expert


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A woman called police from the 600 block of Loffler Circle about 7:30 p.m. Monday and she was babysitting the boy when his mother, grandmother and another woman forced their way into her home and took the child, according to a news release from Palm Bay Police Department. The babysitter was pushed to the ground while the women allegedly grabbed the child.
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This study will explore the development of visual perception and the brain activity that underlies it. It will examine electrical activity in the brain while people are processing characteristics of the visual environment, and how that processing might change with development.
Infants who are within 2 weeks on either side of their 4-month birthday may be eligible for this study. A parent of the child also participates.
Parents who join the study are asked basic questions about their family, such as its size and ethnic make-up, their infant's birth date, complications of pregnancy or delivery, and any health problems of the infant, such as congenital developmental disorders or visual abnormalities.
Each family is seen at the clinic one time for a 45-minute visit. The infant is outfitted with an elastic net containing many small sensors that make contact with the scalp. He or she is then shown pictures on a computer screen. The sensors in the head net are connected to a computer that records the infant's brain activity while the infant watches the pictures on the screen. The head net is moistened with warm water before being applied, and is not uncomfortable to wear. Towels are available throughout the session to dry any excess moisture from the net.
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The major objective of this research is to better understand the response of the brain to significant stimulation in early and later development. The proposed work is designed to examine infants', children's, and adults' (especially mothers') responses to salient features of the external environment. To do so, the present research studies the biological bases and behavioral significance of natural preferences and information processing. The primary research strategy to be used consists of analyzing behavioral and brain responses to visual patterns. In a laboratory procedure, subjects will explore patterns and their brain electrical activity will be measured simultaneously with an electronic analysis system. In specific, five experiments of visual attention in human infants, and 1 experiment in adults are proposed. In the first experiment with infants, babies are hypothesized to look longer at more saturated colors; in a second experiment, babies are hypothesized to look longer at gratings aligned along the vertical and horizontal orthogonals than along the obliques. Because saturated colors and orthogonal stimulation elicit greater activity in visual system neurons and greater amplitude evoked potentials than desaturated colors or oblique stimulation, respectively, these two experiments explore the hypothesis that the simple visual stimuli to which infants preferably attend are those that are particularly appropriate in stimulating the geniculostriate or primary visual system. In the third experiment, we plan to trace the ontogeny of the mature brain response to whole patterns as opposed to parts of patterns. In a fourth experiment, we intend to compare region-specific activity when the surface features of a familiarized visual target change to that when its location changes. In the fifth experiment, we examine individual differences in the power metrics associated with attention to visual stimuli in relation to individual differences in their corresponding behavior coded by observers. In an experiment with children and adults we will explore brain responses and their localization in to pictures of familiar and unfamiliar faces.
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Source(Pub. L. 98–457, title III, § 302, as added Pub. L. 111–320, title II, § 201,Dec. 20, 2010, 124 Stat. 3484.)
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A prior section 10402,Pub. L. 98–457, title III, § 303,Oct. 9, 1984, 98 Stat. 1757; Pub. L. 100–294, title III, § 302,Apr. 25, 1988, 102 Stat. 124; Pub. L. 102–295, title III, §§ 303–309(a), 310, 311(a),May 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 201–203; Pub. L. 103–322, title IV, § 40271,Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1937; Pub. L. 104–235, title II, § 201,Oct. 3, 1996, 110 Stat. 3089; Pub. L. 108–36, title IV, §§ 401, 415 (2), (3),June 25, 2003, 117 Stat. 825, 830, related to authorization of State grants, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 111–320. See section 10406 of this title.
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It doesnt mean they dont exist, you can find them. Find me a gallery of asian ones to get me off my feet.
It doesnt mean they dont exist, you can find them. Find me a gallery of asian ones to get me off my feet.
there a place fa it
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oo"h where it a beeeeeee
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ta surffff awaaaaaaay
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what time is it?
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Kool feels full anyway why no idea?
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Homophobia kills!
fab fab and fab
Wonderful thread, wish i had them all.
I honestly want all of these guys in me at the same time. I don't know how, I just do!
^ I would love to have just one!
or one at a time!
Homophobia kills!
Homophobia kills!
Homophobia kills!
^^ Holy Shit!!! Is that thing real?!?
wow at these dicks.
HOT! My most favorite kind of dick <3
"I am Darkness. I am Sin. The [King] of lust invited in. Reborn at last to cast my fecund shadow on this world. You shall worship me enslaved, for many lovers shall I crave, and in return I'll gladly pave your psycho path with pearls"
My knees are weak as hell ....
i want a long dicked white guy to own my mixed black throat.
I'm a bottom and those cocks scare me, but I'd like to suck.
^ Not me!
I would love to have a massive cock stretch my hole and plow me good!
Homophobia kills!
This pic looks kinda fake to me, but oh well.
[quote=Ivabigun227;7059788]Mine's pretty big for a white guy....
Holy hell that was a lot of precum in your video! What were you doing to produce so much? I get precum, but damn! Talk about yum!
is it just me or are most of these guys cut?
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The Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization on Wednesday received a $287,592 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help expand the areas health information technology workforce.
According to a press release from the office of Rep. William L. Owens, D-Plattsburgh, the department listed the Jefferson, St. Lawrence and Lewis county region as a health professional shortage area, and said the area had a high rate of preventable chronic diseases.
The kind of projects funded with the grants have included expansions in the use of electronic medical records, telehealth programs, technology-based home monitoring networks and mobile health technology.
The release said that expanding the workforce would help reduce the level of certain preventable chronic ailments.
Better technology means better preventative care, which reduces hospital admissions, readmissions and emergency room visits. That means lower health care costs and insurance premiums for all of us, Mr. Owens said in a statement.
The FDRHPOs executive director, Denise K. Young, said in a statement that the grant would help create a workforce prepared for future technology improvements.
With the implementation of electronic medical records to improve patient care for the people of the North Country, it is critical that we have a workforce prepared to effectively deploy and utilize the technology, her statement read.
It further said that the FDRHPO would pair with Jefferson Community College to train future medical workers.
This type of training is integral to the mission of the college, and we are pleased to be a partner with FDRHPO in providing it to the community, said Jill M. Pippin, the colleges dean of continuing education, in a statement. The education that students will receive will provide them with skills training, career development, and the application of practical knowledge that will assist them in their daily or future careers.
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Art 4: PropertyATOMIKOS warrants itself to be the legal owner of the software and to have the right to all royalties originating from it. Consequently, ATOMIKOS warrants that no part of the present contract interferes with the rights of any third party and that you may make full use of the license granted to you in the full knowledge of the above. The software is protected by Belgian intellectual property laws, other intellectual property laws and international treaty provisions. The software and all associated intellectual rights remain either the exclusive property of ATOMIKOS or that of certain licensors to ATOMIKOS. The intellectual property rights on the software and its documentation, any feedback provided by you as well as all copies, updates or possible extensions, including new functions that may be developed by ATOMIKOS for you, remain the sole property of ATOMIKOS, or of certain licensors to ATOMIKOS, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Art 5: LimitationsSupport concerns issues that arise from the usage of the software, conform the specifications in the ATOMIKOS documentation. Not included are new features that you request, modifications to features that are not causing problems when using the software or ports to unsupported platforms or environments. When a newer version of the software is available then you should upgrade first before asking support. Also excluded is custom coding (i.e., writing customer-specific code outside the ATOMIKOS product boundaries). You are not allowed to disclose any benchmark results for the software without any prior and explicit consent of ATOMIKOS.
Art 6: Communications
Asking Support QuestionsAll support is remote unless otherwise indicated in the formula you have purchased. Remote problem cases are to be reported by the named dedicated persons as indicated in your support purchase order and emailed to email@example.com where they will be pulled into the Atomikos ticketing system. You agree to supply the following minimum information for each issue:
Downloading FixesPrior to release 3.9, fixes are to be downloaded via the ExtremeTransactionsForMaven.zip distro available via http://www.atomikos.com/maven-repository/ As of release 3.9, you can simply configure and use our MavenRepository settings.
Art 7: CompletenessThis is the full and final agreement between you and ATOMIKOS, and it supersedes any promises, representations or agreements relating to the subject of this agreement. This agreement may be changed only if you and an ATOMIKOS authorized representative do so in writing. No inconsistent, additional, or pre-printed terms on your purchase order or other business form apply.
Art 8: Refund PolicyOur support fees are paid up-front in order to guarantee availability of our support staff. For this reason, we do not offer refunds.
Appendix A: Release Numbering and Backward CompatibilityIn general, we follow the semantic versioning strategy outlined in http://semver.org and with backward compatibility we mean compatibility at the Atomikos API and configuration level.
Release NumbersRelease numbers are of the form x.y.z[Mi]:
Snapshot ReleaseIdentified by x.y.z-SNAPSHOT, a snapshot release is meant for internal development purposes only, and definitely not for production use. Example: 3.7.0-SNAPSHOT means an ongoing development build for what should become release 3.7 at some point in time.
Milestone ReleaseA milestone release is any release identified by x.y.zMi (i.e., with Mi suffix). Milestone releases are not supported: we do not guarantee that maintenance releases will be published at any time. Rather, milestone releases represent public early access releases (beta releases). Example: 3.7.0M2 indicates a milestone release for what should become release 3.7 at some point in time.
Stable ReleaseA release x.y becomes stable as soon as it is no longer made available as a milestone or snapshot release. In general, there will be one or more maintenance releases for each stable release. Example: 3.5 is a stable release because we have released 3.5.0
Maintenance ReleaseBy maintenance release, we mean any release identified by x.y.z. Example: 3.5.1 is a maintenance release (usually fixing one or more bugs in the prior release 3.5.0).
Appendix B: Important DatesThe following table summarizes when our current and past releases expire in terms of support; from those dates on it is highly recommended that you upgrade to a newer release.
Appendix C: Which License AppliesWe use a number of different licensing schemes in harmony with our business model. This page explains which license applies to the Atomikos distribution you are using.
Frequently Asked QuestionsSee our FAQ page from common questions and answers...
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This case tests whether the "first sale doctrine" in copyright law, which makes it legal to resell, lend, or give away books, CDs, DVDs, and software that you own, will survive in the digital age of "licensed" content.
Timothy Vernor is an online software reseller who tried to auction four packages of Autodesk's AutoCAD software on eBay. Autodesk threatened Mr. Vernor with a copyright lawsuit, claiming that its software is only "licensed," never sold. With the assistance of the public interest litigators at Public Citizen, Vernor filed suit in Seattle against Autodesk, asking the court to clarify his right to resell the AutoCAD software packages. He prevailed before the district court in 2009, prompting Autodesk to appeal.
Autodesk's position is that its software is "licensed," rather than sold, and thus that the first sale doctrine doesn't apply (it only applies to copies you "own," not those you merely lease). If that's right, then it would violate copyright law lend or resell it without Autodesk's permission.
In an amicus curiae brief filed with the court of appeals, EFF—joined by the Consumer Federation of America, the American Library Association, Association of Research Libraries, Association of College and Research Libraries, U.S. Public Interest Research Group, and Public Knowledge—argued that copyright owners should not be able to trump the first sale doctrine by using a few "magic words" in a "license agreement."
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The Corban home is built over a boat house, but has made its wood-panel facade and elevation eye catchers.
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Make the first splash of summer
1-6:30 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday and Monday at Northwest Aquatic Center, 4915 Madison Ave. $4 ages 21 and over, $2 ages 3-20.
Celebrate the arrival of summer (or at least summertime temperatures) by taking a dip in one of the Des Moines city pools. Northwest Aquatic Center will open this weekend and next before reopening with other city pools June 6. Splash pads will also open this weekend at Ashby Park (3200 38th St.), Martin Luther King Park (1650 Garfield Ave.), Pete Crivaro Park (1012 E. 14th St.) and Union Park (725 Thompson Ave.).
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1:05 p.m. Sunday at Principal Park, 1 Line Drive.
Spend time together during Family Day at Principal Park and watch the Iowa Cubs battle the Oklahoma City RedHawks. Get four reserved grandstand tickets, four pizza slices, four soft drinks and four caps for $48 by calling 243-6111 or visiting the Principal Park ticket window. The kids (OK, and parents) favorite Star Wars characters will be cheering, too. Kids can even run the bases after the game, courtesy of Safeco Insurance.
Reiman Gardens Discovery Station See whats in bloom at Reiman Gardens and participate in the Watercolor Geodes Discovery Station. $8 adults, $7 seniors and $4 ages 4-17. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 1407 University Blvd., Ames.
Bicycle Safety Clinic Ride your bikes to Grimes Public Library for free helmet fittings, bike inspections and a bicycle obstacle course. 10 a.m.- noon. 200 N. James St., Grimes.
Go Outdoors Event Head to Bass Pro Shops for some outdoor fun. Kids can search for zinc arrowheads in a metal detector treasure hunt. They can also hunt and find conservation and wildlife items throughout the store to win free prizes and test their skills in the new BB gun shooting range. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 1000 Bass Pro Drive, Altoona.
Decoration Day Take part in Americas early Memorial Day traditions, with a patriotic concert and a procession to the town cemetery for a Victorian speech and song honoring the Unions fallen heroes. Then cheer on the Walnut Hill Blue stockings in an 1870s-rule baseball game. $13 adults, $12 ages 60 and older, $7.50 ages 3-12. 12-4 p.m. 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale. Learn more at www.lhf.org.


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thezeroes wrote:At this point of spring training there is very little to write/correspond about because of the short work loads and small sample sizes.
You also have a roster that had has little in the way of transition other than a spot or two in the rotation and the bench players.
The players contracts are all in order, not much to discuss in that area.
The games have very little meaning until you get to the starters last two starts. Who will be set for number one in the rotation can be debated but until all the health issues are put to the test this would also be futile.
For me it is a wonder to ones self and wait period beforethe season.
Old Sneakers wrote:The board is not dead at all.
Simply put, the info out of spring training has mostly been sunshine and lollipops. Trust me once Brian Matusz gets rocked three starts in a row your going to see the living dead in here griping and groaning all hours of the day and night.
When Brian Roberts is batting .330 at the all star break and is traded away for a 25 year old utility player we will all go nuts.
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|Observational Model: Family-Based
Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional
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|The Hereditary Basis of Neural Tube Defects
- genetic factors associated with neural tube defects [ Time Frame: end of the study ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]This study aims to discover genetic factors associated with neural tube defects such as anencephaly.
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Individuals who are currently pregnant and the pregnancy has been diagnosed with anencephaly or acrania quality to participate.
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- Completing a written consent form
- A phone conversation to collect family and medical information
- Collection of blood samples from both parents of the pregnancy
- Provide a fetal DNA sample (cord blood, fetal tissue or amniotic fluid)
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Any current pregnancy affected by anencephaly or acrania.
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|Study First Received:
|March 9, 2008
|Last Updated:
|August 26, 2015
|Health Authority:
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Abnormalities, Severe Teratoid
Congenital Abnormalities
Nervous System Diseases
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The NY Post's Larry Brooks reports that Brad Richards is
seeking a minimum of $7 million a year, far in excess of the Rangers' likely
top offer of five-years, $32.5 million.
Brooks says that Richards isn't interested in taking less
money to reunite with John Tortorella and hints that money will be the deciding
factor for Richards come July 1.
If true, GM Glen Sather and company should be commended for
deciding upon a maximum offer and not overtaxing the franchise to acquire an
aging star as the team has done so many times in the past.
However, the team's affinity for Richards is well known and
if it becomes clear in the coming weeks that New York will have to sweeten its offer to
get Richards, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Rangers up the ante.
Brooks speculates that fallback options for Richards include
Jason Spezza, Stephen Weiss and Patrick Sharp. All three would be attractive options, but remember that to get any of
them the Blueshirts would have to part with several top prospects and draft picks.
In the past, Sather has been crucified for overspending on
free agents, but now that might actually be the wisest course of action. The need for a No. 1 center is glaring, but
is it worth saving a few million dollars and giving up the picks and prospects
that have gotten New York
to this point in the first place?
Sather would be wise to check in on those three backup plans
and many others to see what the asking price is. But if Ottawa
or Florida or Chicago wants Michael Del Zotto or Chris
Kreider or a first-round pick plus more for one of those guys, it might make
more sense to offer Richards another $1.5 million a year instead.
- Brooks also reports that Brandon Dubinsky is seeking $4.5
million a year for his next contract. This is disheartening news because Dubinsky's last contract negotiations
with the Blueshirts were so messy. Dubinsky is a terrific player, but he's not worth close to that kind of
money. $4 million would be pushing
it. It'll be a long summer watching this
play out, but in the end expect Dubinsky's new deal to fall far short of his
asking price if he wants to stay in New
- Jaromir Jagr is reportedly close to reaching a decision on
his future. Recent reports have
indicated that Jagr is close to inking a new deal to stay in the KHL, but Spector's
Hockey says he hasn't ruled out an NHL return and that Montreal
and New York
are keeping an eye on the situation. You'll hear different things on Jagr from almost everyone you ask, but
this is certainly an intriguing situation. The smart money is still on Jagr returning to the KHL, but if he
suddenly decides he wants to return to North America
things might get very interesting.
- Click here to read Gordie Clark's comments on acquiring Tim
Erixon. Clark
is clearly ecstatic about the move.
- The Rangers are also quite pleased with the development of 2010
sixth-round pick Jesper Fasth. He's not
close to coming to North America just yet, but
the team clearly thinks that he could turn into a steal.
- Devils beat reporter Tom Gulitti thinks there's a decent
chance the Rangers will look to trade down from No. 15 in the first round. The Blueshirts will likely try to pick up a
couple draft picks between now and June 24th, but if they're unable
to do so satisfactorily, trading down at the draft could be an option. In all likelihood, New York will have its eyes set on a couple
forwards at No. 15 and if it looks like they'll still be on the board later and
the Blueshirts can pick up an extra second-round pick, they'd be very
interested in doing so. Trading down at
the draft is always a smart option assuming you can still get your man, but
with the Rangers lacking so many picks, they're a logical candidate to give
strong consideration to moving down this year.