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NBA dance teams are not what I go to the arena for. Oh, I'm sure those limber young people are extremely nice, and many of them have incredible teeth. But, you know if they had a basketball exhibition at a tittie bar it would seem out of place, right? Same deal here. It's just not what I'm at the stadium for. To me, it's kind of a non-event. I thought I might be the only heterosexual male who felt that way, but it turns out I was totally wrong. The Clippers have made a clear demonstration that they also feel the dance team is a non-event.
Elton Brand is might be the perfect human. Not only is he a freaking incredible basketball player ( an anonymous NBA scout told Sports Illustrated he would advise the Clippers not to trade Brand for Kobe Bryant) he has both sides of his personality working like a McDLT. He's hot with the parental set ( J.E. Skeets tells me "Elton Brand looks like the type of man who would be comfortable holding babies") but still has a little something cool for the gangstas. Ron Artest on SportsBloggersLive :
Elton Brand, people be surprised, but he's an excellent rapper... people don't know me and Elton grew up together, and I remember he was young and everything, he's from the ghetto and everything, he hu... [NOTE: I swear Ron started to say "he hustled" but then thought better of it. Listen and tell me I'm wrong.] I remember one time he was playing basketball and he didn't have no shoes. He had two big holes, one on the side and one on the top on both sneakers. Elton't not a stranger to poverty and stuff, you know. When he raps, he's just trying to bring out old stories he has, and people his project is actually really really good. I've heard his project and the video. People really need to be interested in that and request to hear music from Elton because he's doing it as a hobby and I think he should put it out.
How the hell does such a human come about? It's like he's from outer space. And, I'm pretty sure he is... Elton Brand is from Peekskill, New York, right? That's a pretty small town. Well, it just so happens that in 1992 some crazy freaking meteor landed in Peekskill.
Here's actual video of that meteor. (There's a whole bunch of video of that meteor, as it happens.) This is actual science written by actual scientists(1):
The events surrounding the fall of the Peekskill meteorite on October 9th, 1992 are quite remarkable. Not only did the meteorite announce its arrival by hitting a parked car in suburban Peekskill, New York, but also the fireball that proceeded the fall of the meteorite was videographed by at least 16 independent videographers.
Eyewitness accounts indicate that the fireball associated with the Peekskill meteorite first appeared over West Virginia at 23:48 UT (+/- 1 min.). The fireball, which traveled in an approximately northeasterly direction had a pronounced greenish colour, and attained an estimated peak visual magnitude of - 13 (comparable to the Full Moon). During a luminous flight time that exceeded 40 seconds the fireball covered a ground path of some 700 to 800 km (Brown et al, 1994).
That's all very interesting for a number of reasons. First of all, Elton Brand has a pronounced greenish color, and if I were just eyeballing his peak visual magnitude, well, shoot, it's have to be comparable to a full moon, right? Luminous flight time? Check. But it gets much more interesting (with my emphasis):
The meteorite recovered at Peekskill, N.Y., (41.28 deg. N, 81.92 deg. W) had a mass of 12.4 kg and was subsequently identified as an H6 monomict breccia meteorite (Wlotzka, 1994). The video record suggests that the Peekskill meteorite probably had several companions, however, given the fireball's shallow angle of trajectory the fall ellipse is large. This fact coupled with the harsh terrain surrounds the Peekskill area would suggest that the recovery of related fragments is unlikely.
What the scientists won't tell you--because they never tell you this--is how many of those "companions" might have been 6-8 power forwards. (And is the terrain really all that harsh? It's friggin' Westchester County. That's where the Clintons live and the Knicks practice. The land is thick with security fences and alarm systems, I guess. That would complicate any search.)
I just want to know this: did any of you see Elton Brand before October 9th, 1992. No? I didn't think so. Me neither. Oh, and one last thing: umm, traveling with an H6 monomict breccia meteorite is a perfect way to tear some big-ass holes in the tops and sides of your sneakers.
Case closed.
Congrats, Clipper fans, on your alien.
References: Martin Beech, Campion College, University of Regina. Peter Brown, Department of Physics, The University of Western Ontario. Zedenek Ceplecha, Ondrejov Observatory, Czech Republic.Robert Hawkes, Department of Physics, Engineering and Geology, Mount Allison University.Kaspar Mossman, Department of Physics, Engineering and Geology, Mount Allison University.George Wetherill, Carnegie Institute of Washington, Department of Terrestrial Magnetism.


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FORT DRUM — Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division's 1st and 2nd Brigade Combat Teams received a formal farewell as they depart for a nine-month deployment.
Soldiers started leaving earlier this week, and most will be in Afghanistan by the end of the month.
During the deployment, soldiers will serve as an assistance brigade to the Afghan security forces. They will be broken into security force advise and assist teams of six to 18 soldiers, which will be teamed with Afghan local police or military forces.
"I'm not going to sugarcoat it ... the mission you have is going to be challenging," said Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, the post and division commander. He noted the historic nature of the work they would do on deployment, as America draws down its troop levels in Afghanistan heading into 2014.
"I know you're up to the challenge," he said.
About 3,000 soldiers, or roughly half of each brigade, will deploy.
Several hundred people filled the Magrath Sports Complex for the ceremony Friday afternoon, lining the floor as well as the overhanging track.
Col. Stephen L. Michael, 1st Brigade commander, stressed the importance of assisting the drawdown in Afghanistan, since the brigade was one of the first to deploy to the country and one of the first dispatched during America's troop surge that began in December 2009.
"This is exactly what we should be doing," he said.
Col. Dennis S. Sullivan, the 2nd Brigade's commander, said he and his soldiers, fresh from block leave, were ready for the work ahead of them.
"I think everyone is ready to get on the plane and get started," he said.
Speaking to media after the event, Gen. Townsend previewed future deployments, indicating that other brigades and the division headquarters were scheduled to deploy this year.
Such actions would continue a long line of deployments for the division in the past decade. Since 2001, brigades from the division have deployed dozens of times for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the division headquarters has deployed five times.
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Study of High-flow Oxygen Therapy Against Standard Therapy in Bronchiolitis (Hi-Flo)
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Bronchiolitis is a common illness of the respiratory tract caused by infection of the tiny airways within the lungs called bronchioles. At present the standard care of hospitalized children with bronchiolitis is oxygen via nasal prongs. In this study the investigators would like to compare standard ward management with a new method of delivering oxygen called high flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy (HFNOT). HFNOT involves breathing warmed, moistened oxygen through nasal cannulae at a flow rate of 8 liters/minute. Accumulated experience suggests that HFNOT eases the child's work of breathing and reduces need for ICU admission and invasive respiratory support.
Procedure: High Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy
Other: Standard low flow oxygen
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Prospective Open Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing High Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy Against Standard Therapy for Children Hospitalized With Bronchiolitis
- Length of hospital stay [ Time Frame: Expected average length of stay 5 days ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Number of hours that the patient remains in hospital.
- Admission to Intensive Care Unit [ Time Frame: During hospitalisation for bronchiolitis, expected average 5 days ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Yes or No
- Work of breathing [ Time Frame: During hospital stay, expected average 5 days ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Work of breathing, assessed by respiratory rate, at four timepoints on day one, and daily thereafter
|Study Start Date:
|December 2011
|Study Completion Date:
|December 2014
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|July 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Active Comparator: Control
Standard low-flow oxygen therapy.
Other: Standard low flow oxygen
Standard low flow oxygen will be given to patients to maintain saturations greater than 92%.
Experimental: Intervention
High Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy
Procedure: High Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy
Warm humidified oxygen will be delivered at 8 liters/minute via nasal cannulae, at a concentration that maintains saturations greater than 92%.
Other Name: High flow oxygen therapy
Detailed Description:
We propose a prospective open randomised controlled trial to compare high flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy (HFNOT) with standard oxygen therapy for infants hospitalised with bronchiolitis. This study will be the first of its kind, as currently there is no evidence in the published literature.
All children will be cared for by the same medical team on two wards. All aspects of care other than oxygen delivery will not be specified, and be at the discretion of the physicians. HFNOT will not be used as an escalation of care on the wards.
Randomisation will be performed by REDcap, in blocks of 6 patients. Patients will be identified in Emergency, informed consent obtained, and treatment started prior to transfer to the ward.
For patients randomised to HFNOT, the flow rate will be fixed at 8 liters/minute, and the inspired oxygen concentration titrated to maintain saturations above 92%.
Interim statistical analysis will be conducted to determine any positive or negative effect of HFNOT therapy. The first interval analysis will be performed after 50 subjects, the second after 100 subjects. If an effect is found, the study will be terminated following discussion with the hospital statistician and ethics board. Whichever treatment arm is found to be beneficial will be instituted as standard care for children with bronchiolitis.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|up to 18 Months
|Genders Eligible for Study:
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Inclusion Criteria:
- All children under 18 months of age with a clinical diagnosis of bronchiolitis requiring admission to hospital for observation and oxygen.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Infants admitted directly to ICU from Emergency.
- Prior positive pressure home ventilation.
- Tracheostomy.
- Nasogastric tubes in situ on admission.
- Upper airway abnormality.
- Congenital heart disease.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01498094
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|British Columbia Children's Hospital
|Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6H 3N1
|Principal Investigator:
|David Wensley, MD
|British Columbia Children's Hospital
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|University of British Columbia
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|NCT01498094 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|December 16, 2011
|Last Updated:
|May 8, 2015
|Health Authority:
|Canada: Health Canada
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Bronchial Diseases
Lung Diseases
Lung Diseases, Obstructive
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Respiratory Tract Infections
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Breaking: Eric Smith Eyeing Return Against Dolphins?
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J.—After an injury in the first preseason game of the year, Jets fans haven't seen Eric Smith on the field and contributing at safety. The good news is that the countdown on his return might be coming to an end.
Head coach Rex Ryan upgraded Smith on Thursday, saying that his safety is "limited" in practice after having been relegated to working with the trainers the past couple weeks. Smith had knee and hip injuries that kept him from his normal heavy workload on the team and he sighed a bit when asked about his health and a possible return this Sunday in Miami.
"I'm tired of being asked that. Feeling better than I was, making progress," Smith told The Jets Blog.
"We got a couple days left, I'm progressing. Looking forward to getting out there and actually doing something."
Thursday represented Smith's most extensive practice since the injury and he felt fine running with the defense, even if he was still limited in what he could do on the field.
"A little bit [rusty] because it's been awhile since I played football. As far as running around and stuff, I felt pretty good," Smith said.
There was no particular benchmark in his recovery that ushered in the upgrade of his status. While he won't give a percentage on the likelihood of his return this weekend in SunLife Stadium, it was still a positive sign to see the veteran safety on the field and active again, even if slightly rusty.
"Just kind of the way the progression went, it wasn't a big jump. We didn't want to have any setbacks, that's the big thing so we were patient with it," Smith said. "I feel good."
Kristian R. Dyer covers the Jets for Metro New York and contributes to Yahoo!Sports. He can be followed for Jets news @KristianRDyer on Twitter.
How long does it take to fix a broken legg,Is Beatty tanking it or what?
The Will Hill news had me down earlier this morning but I feel better now you guys
What's the difference bw 25 and 21 hahahaha, if anything it's better to be 25, he's prob stronger and more mature
But how many backflips can he do?
JPP has the talent, needs to stay healthy and find a way to break double teams. If he doesn't he is going to lose out on his big pay day in New York
I'll keep my expectations tempered for the guy who's had one impressive season in his career.
I'd much prefer JPP play like he's 22 again as it was his only great season.
@ReneNYK1 Multiple fracture to tibia bone...recovery time 4-5 months, so he should be ready for camp. Will probably be placed on PUP for precautionary purposes
@Mike Dell Italia To a 25 year-old, a lot
@John Fennelly @ReneNYK1 Is he expected to fully recover from this fracture which seems worse than a broken leg?I suppect it will alter our draft strategy a bit,Martin versility makes alot more sense since he can cover many positions on the online including left tackle.


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IBM estimates that we are creating 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day. And while this explosive growth is enabling enhanced collaboration, productivity and innovation, it also dramatically increases IT costs and exposure to risk. With the diversity and volume of content types growing, there is a growing demand for new deployment models and access to content management functions from any device, anywhere. The 2011 IBM CEO Study found that 78% of CIOs want to improve the way they use and manage content. Simplification and Consolidation of content is the first step towards improving the use of content.
Many organizations have content spread across disparate content systems with an obvious need to consolidate that content. The key idea behind enterprise-wide standardization and consolidation is a single repository, which would provide a "single source of truth". Yes, consolidation provides a "single source of truth". But the content can be most useful only if it is consumed by other high value applications. A recent IBM study showed that it is believed an estimated 50 percent of organizational content carries risk, without delivering any measurable business value. This proves the point that most organizations fail to use the content that they have consolidated from different content systems. A robust ECM Platform should act as the foundation for high value ECM solutions, which would put the organizations content to best use. Clients should have the option to augment the value derived from their ECM Platform as an entry point into middleware extensions, analytics, BPM, data management, collaboration, etc. Clients also should be able to leverage robust, flexible technology available via a variety of delivery platforms. If they fail, they will continue to maintain multiple systems to manage their content management needs.
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Gov. Paul LePage says he will veto all bills that cross his desk unless the Democratic-controlled Legislature signs onto his plan to pay off $484 million in Medicaid debts owed to Maine hospitals. But Democrats are dismissing LePage's veto threat, made during a morning interview on a Bangor radio station, as political gamesmanship. Jay Field reports.
Gov. LePage says renegotiating the state's wholesale liquor contract - and using the proceeds to repay the hospitals - will create jobs and boost Maine's overall economy.
LePage first proposed the idea back in January. But since then, the governor has grown more and more irritated. Democrats, he says, have moved quickly on other, less important bills and put his proposal on the back burner.
"On St. Paddy's Day, we can open bars at 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on a Sunday, and that's more important than paying the hospitals, than I think we have a problem," the governor said in an appearance on the George Hale - Ric Tyler Show on WVOM Radio Friday morning in Bangor, where he issued the following threat:
Gov. LePage: "Until they move forward on that, I'm not moving forward on any legislation," he said.
Radio host: "Nothing at all?"
Gov. LePage: "Nothing. And I don't care if it's my bills. I'll veto my own bills."
By mid-morning, word of LePage's threat had gotten out. Democrats dismissed it as a form of political gamesmanship that doesn't belong in Maine. The governor, though, wasn't backing down. He met reporters in a hallway at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, after a brief stop at the annual Fishermen's Forum.
"We have kids going to school in the state of Maine and their birth bill hasn't been paid yet," he said. "So we just need to pay the hospitals. It's high time."
The next bill I sign, LePage reitierated, will be the hospital bill. "And if they're not willing to bring it to me fast, why don't they just close the session, go home, spend time with their kids and we'll see you next January? Thank you."
Back at the State House, Democrats called a news conference to respond. Senate Majority Leader Seth Goodall says the governor's remarks are unfortunate, given that legislative committees have had several productive weeks.
"The committees have been passing legislation out unanimously. And they're going through both bodies, unanimously. And those bills will quickly be landing on the governor's desk," Goodall says. "If he chooses to veto those bills, it's just an indication that he doesn't want any progress. He wants to have government stand still, and, as he said, shut it down."
Goodall says Republicans in the state Legislature have directly - and indirectly - been threatening to shut the goverment down for a while now. But GOP leaders moved quickly to dispel this suggestion, at their own hastily-called news conference. Here's Kenneth Fredette.
"As the Republican leader of the Maine House of Representatives, I am committed to maintaining the normal operation of the Maine Legislature, it's committee process, voting process and other duties," said Rep. Ken Fredette, a Newport Republican. "The normal operation of our state will continue to move forward under my leadership."
Fredette then criticized the Democrats for not giving the governor's hospital repayment plan a fair hearing. Seth Goodall says his party wants to reimburse the hospitals too, but doesn't think any effort to do so should be intertwined with the renegotiation of the state's liquor contract.
"We believe that that ought to be a separate conversation. And we've got to get the liquor contract right in the first place," Goodall says. "There's a lot of opportunity there - hundreds of millions of dollars to pay our bills, including the hospitals."
Goodall has proposed a competing measure: It puts the state's liquor contract out to bid, directs profits back to the state, but doesn't mandate that the money be used to repay hospital's Medicaid debt.
The future of Goodall's measure, and scores of other bills before the Legislature, though, now depends on whether Gov. LePage follows through on his threat and begins giving his veto pen a workout.


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SAVANNAH GA (March 19, 2012) — What if you could get the best of the present and the past in a hip hotel room you could actually afford?
Funny you should ask, because that's exactly what you can get at the Thunderbird Inn, the hippest hotel in Savannah. Three special rooms – the deluxe king – have now been outfitted with perks that offer the best of modern entertainment, along with some retro treats that helped define "deluxe" back in the Swinging Sixties.
Let's review the new (and new-old) treats:
• Magic Fingers! Yes, the real Magic Fingers! Time was, they were the cutting-edge amenity for circa-1960s motels. You dropped a quarter in a bedside slot, and the bed vibrated in a relaxing massage. Call it kitschy or call it kinky, it was a cultural icon. Anyway, the Thunderbird's new Magic Fingers are better than the old version because you don't even need a quarter to make them work.
• Vintage typewriters! Yes, texting had a grandmother, and her name was typing. To go with these venerable communication devices, the Thunderbird Inn will throw in a stamped envelope so you, too, can send snail mail.
• Wii game consoles, with games available from the front desk.
• Streaming Netflix®, where the thousands of movies and TV shows include both contemporary fare and vintage Sixties offerings, like the original "Star Trek" series.
• Radio alarm clocks equipped with iPod® docking stations, so you can go retro while keeping your ears firmly planted in the present.
The Thunderbird Inn also offers free Wi-Fi to all of its guests (sorry, we just couldn't stomach the idea of re-creating the screech of the dial-up modems of the recent past.) But wait – there's more! A tiny little mint isn't cool enough for the Thunderbird Inn. When we turn down your bed at night, we put a MoonPie® on your pillow. Welcome to Southern hospitality!
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Grade Definitions
The following grading scale and definitions are used for graduate programs at Fontbonne University:
- A Superior graduate work
- B Satisfactory graduate work
- C Less than satisfactory graduate work
- F Unsatisfactory work; no academic credit
- P/NP Pass is defined as a grade of B or better
- I Incomplete
- W Withdrawal
Pass/No Pass (P/NP) Grading Option
The only courses a graduate student may take Pass/No Pass (P/NP) are courses designated as such by the department.
Satisfactory Progress
For satisfactory progress in a graduate program, a student must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.
To earn a Fontbonne University graduate degree, students must attain a 3.0 final GPA. The following policies apply:
- A student who initially earns a C in a graduate course will be allowed to continue in the program with the approval of the program director. However, the student must eventually balance that C with an A in order to graduate from the program. A student who initially earns an F in a graduate course may be dismissed or, with the approval of the program director, must retake the course in which the F was earned and earn a minimum of a B. If the student fails to earn a minimum of a B, the student will be dismissed from the program.
- A student who earns a second C may be dismissed from the program or, with the approval of the program director and a dean, may retake one of the two courses in which the C was earned. The program director may set the conditions for retaking the course, including which of the two courses should be repeated.
- A student who initially earned a C in a graduate course and who then earns an F in a graduate course will be dismissed from the program. A student who initially earned an F in a graduate course and who earns a second poor grade (C or F) will be dismissed from the program.
Note: The policy above speaks to initial grades. Although students may retake classes for higher grades, application of the policy will be based upon initial grades earned.
Full-Time Status
A graduate student who takes a minimum of nine credit hours is considered a full-time graduate student at Fontbonne University.
Hours Taken as an Unclassified Student
A maximum of 12 graduate credit hours, taken as an unclassified student at Fontbonne, will be allowed to count toward a Fontbonne graduate degree after the student is admitted to the graduate program.
Any unclassified graduate student who earns a second C or first F in a graduate course will not be allowed to continue to take graduate courses in the program in which the student has earned the above grades.
Dual Enrollment
A Fontbonne undergraduate student may be eligible to earn graduate academic credit for graduate level courses only after the student becomes dually enrolled. Dual enrollment means that the student is enrolled as an undergraduate student and as an unclassified graduate student when enrolled in a graduate course. Enrollment in graduate courses must be approved by the graduate program director.
A maximum of nine graduate credit hours taken during dual enrollment may be applied to the total required for the master's degree.
Transfer of Credit
Upon admission to Fontbonne, a graduate student may transfer a maximum of six credit hours of graduate courses from an accredited degree-granting institution. All courses must have been completed with a minimum grade of B. The student must submit official transcripts of all work completed at other accredited institutions before transfer credit may be awarded. Transfer courses must be comparable in content to Fontbonne courses. The Fontbonne course replaced by the transfer course will be determined by the program director and approved by the department chairperson. An additional six (6) hours of transfer credit may be accepted toward the MFA.
Courses Taken Across Departments within Fontbonne University
A student must receive PRIOR written approval from each of the program directors to enroll for a course offered in another department.
Substitution/Waiver of Degree Requirements
A student may apply to the program director for a substitution of one course for another or for waiver of a specific course where there is evidence that the requirements for that course have been met. A program director may decide whether to substitute one course for another or waive a course. The degree modification form, obtained from the registrar's office, must be completed and signed by the appropriate director, chairperson, and academic dean. The total number of hours required for completion of the degree may not be waived.
Authorization to Study at Another Institution
a graduate student has matriculated to Fontbonne, the student must
receive written program approval to study at another institution.
Fontbonne will accept a maximum of six credit hours of graduate transfer
work; deadlines for the receipt of the transcript(s) must be met
for the student to participate in commencement.
Residency Requirement
Residency requirements may be found under the description of the respective program.
Statute of Limitations
After official acceptance into a degree program, a graduate student must complete all the requirements for the graduate degree within six years of the date of the first course taken.
Appeal Procedures
who are dismissed from a graduate program or from the university may
appeal the decision by writing a letter of appeal to the appropriate
administrator (dean of business, dean of education, or Vice President
and Dean for Academic Affairs) within thirty calendar days of being
dismissed as indicated by the date on the dismissal letter.
The administrator will present the appeal to the Graduate Academic and Curriculum Committee within seven calendar days of the receipt of the letter of appeal for a decision.
Readmission to Fontbonne University
graduate students who have previously attended Fontbonne University but
have not been enrolled for one year must apply for readmission. A
graduate student who has been dismissed for academic deficiencies may
apply for readmission to Fontbonne University after one year. To apply
for readmission, candidates must submit an application form and official
transcripts from each accredited degree-granting college or university
attended since leaving Fontbonne.
A student re-entering a graduate program must follow the graduate requirements in the Fontbonne University catalog in effect at the time of registration.
Granting of Degrees
A graduate student must complete all graduate requirements for the degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Ordinarily, a student may participate in the commencement ceremony (May or December) only if all degree requirements and financial obligations to the university are satisfied.


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The Eclipse Magnolia Pictures Handsome Harry Paladin Bluebeard Strand Releasing A candle is lighted in the dark. This is the opening shot of The Eclipse, hinting at mystery. The next shot reveals that the candle is a taper on a table in a large hotel restaurant. Thus in its first few seconds the film suggests that it will inhabit two spheres, the mysterious and the diurnal, and that the two will virtually overlap. This Irish film was adapted by the playwright Conor McPherson, who has directed several films, and by Billy Roche from Roche's original story.


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Managing and analyzing data in the cloud is just as important as it is anywhere else. To let you do this, Azure provides a range of technologies for working with relational and non-relational data. This article introduces each of the options.
The word "blob" is short for "Binary Large OBject", and it describes exactly what a blob is: a collection of binary information. Yet even though they're simple, blobs are quite useful. Figure 1 illustrates the basics of Azure Blob Storage.
Figure 1: Azure Blob Storage stores binary data - blobs - in containers.
To use blobs, you first create an Azure storage account. As part of this, you specify the Azure datacenter that will store the objects you create using this account. Wherever it lives, each blob you create belongs to some container in your storage account. To access a blob, an application provides a URL with the form:
<StorageAccount> is a unique identifier assigned when a new storage account is created, while <Container> and <BlobName> are the names of a specific container and a blob within that container.
Azure provides two different kinds of blobs. The choices are:
Block blobs, each of which can contain up to 200 gigabytes of data. As its name suggests, a block blob is subdivided into some number of blocks. If a failure occurs while transferring a block blob, retransmission can resume with the most recent block rather than sending the entire blob again. Block blobs are a quite general approach to storage, and they're the most commonly used blob type today.
Page blobs, which can be as large at one terabyte each. Page blobs are designed for random access, and so each one is divided into some number of pages. An application is free to read and write individual pages at random in the blob. In Azure Virtual Machines, for example, VMs you create use page blobs as persistent storage for both OS disks and data disks.
Whether you choose block blobs or page blobs, applications can access blob data in several different ways. The options include the following:
To guard against hardware failures and improve availability, every blob is replicated across three computers in an Azure datacenter. Writing to a blob updates all three copies, so later reads won't see inconsistent results. You can also specify that a blob's data should be copied to another Azure datacenter in the same geo but at least 500 miles away. This copying, called geo-replication, happens within a few minutes of an update to the blob, and it's useful for disaster recovery.
Data in blobs can also be made available via the Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN). By caching copies of blob data at dozens of servers around the world, the CDN can speed up access to information that's accessed repeatedly.
Simple as they are, blobs are the right choice in many situations. Storing and streaming video and audio are obvious examples, as are backups and other kinds of data archiving. Developers can also use blobs to hold any kind of unstructured data they like. Having a straightforward way to store and access binary data can be surprisingly useful.
Many applications today rely on some kind of database management system (DBMS). Relational systems such as SQL Server are the most frequently used choice, but non-relational approaches, commonly known as NoSQL technologies, get more popular every day. To let cloud applications use these data management options, Azure Virtual Machines allows you to run a DBMS (relational or NoSQL) in a VM. Figure 2 shows how this looks with SQL Server.
Figure 2: Azure Virtual Machines allows running a DBMS in a VM, with persistence provided by blobs.
To both developers and database administrators, this scenario looks much like running the same software in their own datacenter. In the example shown here, for instance, nearly all of SQL Server's capabilities can be used, and you have full administrative access to the system. You also have the responsibility of managing the database server, of course, just as if it were running locally.
As Figure 2 shows, your databases appear to be stored on the local disk of the VM the server runs in. Under the covers, however, each of those disks is written to an Azure blob. (It's similar to using a SAN in your own datacenter, with a blob acting much like a LUN.) As with any Azure blob, the data it contains is replicated three times within a datacenter and, if you request it, geo-replicated to another datacenter in the same region. It's also possible to use options such as SQL Server database mirroring for improved reliability.
Another way to use SQL Server in a VM is to create a hybrid application, where the data lives on Azure while the application logic runs on-premises. For example, this might make sense when applications running in multiple locations or on various mobile devices must share the same data. To make communication between the cloud database and on-premises logic simpler, an organization can use Azure Virtual Network to create a virtual private network (VPN) connection between an Azure datacenter and its own on-premises datacenter.
For many people, running a DBMS in a VM is the first option that comes to mind for managing structured data in the cloud. It's not the only choice, though, nor is it always the best choice. In some cases, managing data using a Platform as a Service (PaaS) approach makes more sense. Azure provides a PaaS technology called SQL Database that lets you do this for relational data. Figure 3 illustrates this option.
Figure 3: SQL Database provides a shared PaaS relational storage service.
SQL Database doesn't give each customer its own physical instance of SQL Server. Instead, it provides a multi-tenant service, with a logical SQL Database server for each customer. All customers share the compute and storage capacity that the service provides. And as with Blob Storage, all data in SQL Database is stored on three separate computers within an Azure datacenter, giving your databases built-in high availability (HA).
To an application, SQL Database looks much like SQL Server. Applications can issue SQL queries against relational tables, use T-SQL stored procedures, and execute transactions across multiple tables. And because applications access SQL Database using the Tabular Data Stream (TDS) protocol, the same protocol used to access SQL Server, they can work with data using Entity Framework, ADO.NET, JDBC, and other familiar data access interfaces.
But because SQL Database is a cloud service running in Azure data centers, you don't need to manage any of the system's physical aspects, such as disk usage. You also don't need to worry about updating software or handling other low-level administrative tasks. Each customer organization still controls its own databases, of course, including their schemas and user logins, but many of the mundane administrative tasks are done for you.
While SQL Database looks much like SQL Server to applications, it doesn't behave exactly the same as a DBMS running on a physical or virtual machine. Because it runs on shared hardware, its performance will vary with the load placed on that hardware by all of its customers. This means that the performance of, say, a stored procedure in SQL Database might vary from one day to the next.
Today, SQL Database lets you create a database holding up to 150 gigabytes. If you need to work with larger databases, the service provides an option called Federation. To do this, a database administrator creates two or more federation members, each of which is a separate database with its own schema. Data is spread across these members, something that's often referred to as sharding, with each member assigned a unique federation key. An application issues SQL queries against this data by specifying the federation key that identifies the federation member the query should target. This allows using a traditional relational approach with large amounts of data. As always, there are trade-offs; neither queries nor transactions can span federation members, for instance. But when a relational PaaS service is the best choice and these trade-offs are acceptable, using SQL Federation can be a good solution.
SQL Database can be used by applications running on Azure or elsewhere, such as in your on-premises datacenter. This makes it useful for cloud applications that need relational data, as well as on-premises applications that can benefit from storing data in the cloud. A mobile application might rely on SQL Database to manage shared relational data, for instance, as might an inventory application that runs at multiple dealers around the world.
Thinking about SQL Database raises an obvious (and important) issue: When should you run SQL Server in a VM, and when is SQL Database a better choice? As usual, there are trade-offs, and so which approach is better depends on your requirements.
One simple way to think about it is to view SQL Database as being for new applications, while SQL Server in a VM is a better choice when you're moving an existing on-premises application to the cloud. It can also be useful to look at this decision in a more fine-grained way, however. For example, SQL Database is easier to use, since there's minimal setup and administration. But running SQL Server in a VM can have more predictable performance - it's not a shared service - and it also supports larger non-federated databases than SQL Database. Still, SQL Database provides built-in replication of both data and processing, effectively giving you a high-availability DBMS with very little work. While SQL Server gives you more control and a somewhat broader set of options, SQL Database is simpler to set up and significantly less work to manage.
Finally, it's important to point out that SQL Database isn't the only PaaS data service available on Azure. Microsoft partners provide other options as well. For example, ClearDB offers a MySQL PaaS offering, while Cloudant sells a NoSQL option. PaaS data services are the right solution in many situations, and so this approach to data management is an important part of Azure.
While SQL Database does maintain three copies of each database within a single Azure datacenter, it doesn't automatically replicate data between Azure datacenters. Instead, it provides SQL Data Sync, a service that you can use to do this. Figure 4 shows how this looks.
Figure 4: SQL Data Sync synchronizes data in SQL Database with data in other Azure and on-premises datacenters.
As the diagram shows, SQL Data Sync can synchronize data across different locations. Suppose you're running an application in multiple Azure datacenters, for instance, with data stored in SQL Database. You can use SQL Data Sync to keep that data synchronized. SQL Data Sync can also synchronize data between an Azure datacenter and an instance of SQL Server running in an on-premises datacenter. This might be useful for maintaining both a local copy of data used by on-premises applications and a cloud copy used by applications running on Azure. And although it's not shown in the figure, SQL Data Sync can also be used to synchronize data between SQL Database and SQL Server running in a VM on Azure or elsewhere.
Synchronization can be bi-directional, and you determine exactly what data is synchronized and how frequently it's done. (Synchronization between databases isn't atomic, however - there's always at least some delay.) And however it's used, setting up synchronization with SQL Data Sync is entirely configuration-driven; there's no code to write.
Once a database contains data, somebody will probably want to create reports using that data. Azure can run SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) in Azure Virtual Machines, which is functionally equivalent to running SQL Server Reporting Services on-premises. Then you can use SSRS to run reports on data stored in an Azure SQL Database. Figure 5 shows how the process works.
Figure 5: SQL Server Reporting Services running in an Azure Virtual Machines provides reporting services for data in SQL Database. .
Before a user can see a report, someone defines what that report should look like (step 1). With SSRS on a VM, this can be done using either of two tools: SQL Server Data Tools, part of SQL Server 2012, or its predecessor, Business Intelligence (BI) Development Studio. As with SSRS, these report definitions are expressed in the Report Definition Language (RDL). After the RDL files for a report have been created, they are uploaded to a VM in the cloud (step 2). The report definition is now ready to use.
Next, a user of the application accesses the report (step 3). The application passes this request to the SSRS VM (step 4), which contacts SQL Database or other data sources to get the data it needs (step 5). SSRS uses this data and the relevant RDL files to render the report (step 6), then returns the report to the application (step 7), which displays it to the user (step 8).
Embedding a report in an application, the scenario shown here, isn't the only option. It's also possible to view reports in Report Manager on the VM, SharePoint on the VM, or in other ways. Reports can also be combined, with one report containing a link to another.
SSRS on an Azure VM gives you full functionality as a reporting solution in the cloud. Reports can use any data source supported by SSRS. Applications and reports can include embedded code or assemblies to support custom behaviors. Report execution and rendering are fast because report server content and engine run together on the same virtual server.
Relational data is useful in many situations, but it's not always the right choice. If your application needs fast, simple access to very large amounts of loosely structured data, for instance, a relational database might not work well. A NoSQL technology is likely to be a better option.
Azure Table Storage is an example of this kind of NoSQL approach. Despite its name, Table Storage doesn't support standard relational tables. Instead, it provides what's known as a key/value store, associating a set of data with a particular key, then letting an application access that data by providing the key. Figure 6 illustrates the basics.
Figure 6: Azure Table Storage is a key/value store that provides fast, simple access to large amounts of data.
Like blobs, each table is associated with an Azure storage account. Tables are also named much like blobs, with a URL of the form
As the figure shows, each table is divided into some number of partitions, each of which can be stored on a separate machine. (This is a form of sharding, as with SQL Federation.) Both Azure applications and applications running elsewhere can access a table using either the RESTful OData protocol or the Azure Storage Client library.
Each partition in a table holds some number of entities, each containing as many as 255 properties. Every property has a name, a type (such as Binary, Bool, DateTime, Int, or String), and a value. Unlike relational storage, these tables have no fixed schema, and so different entities in the same table can contain properties with different types. One entity might have just a String property containing a name, for example, while another entity in the same table has two Int properties containing a customer ID number and a credit rating.
To identify a particular entity within a table, an application provides that entity's key. The key has two parts: a partition key that identifies a specific partition and a row key that identifies an entity within that partition. In Figure 6, for example, the client requests the entity with partition key A and row key 3, and Table Storage returns that entity, including all of the properties it contains.
This structure lets tables be big - a single table can contain up to 100 terabytes of data - and it allows fast access to the data they contain. It also brings limitations, however. For example, there's no support for transactional updates that span tables or even partitions in a single table. A set of updates to a table can only be grouped into an atomic transaction if all of the entities involved are in the same partition. There's also no way to query a table based on the value of its properties, nor is there support for joins across multiple tables. And unlike relational databases, tables have no support for stored procedures.
Azure Table Storage is a good choice for applications that need fast, cheap access to large amounts of loosely structured data. For example, an Internet application that stores profile information for lots of users might use tables. Fast access is important in this situation, and the application probably doesn't need the full power of SQL. Giving up this functionality to gain speed and size can sometimes make sense, and so Table Storage is just the right solution for some problems.
Organizations have been building data warehouses for decades. These collections of information, most often stored in relational tables, let people work with and learn from data in many different ways. With SQL Server, for instance, it's common to use tools such as SQL Server Analysis Services to do this.
But suppose you want to do analysis on non-relational data. Your data might take many forms: information from sensors or RFID tags, log files in server farms, clickstream data produced by web applications, images from medical diagnostic devices, and more. This data might also be really big, too big to be used effectively with a traditional data warehouse. Big data problems like this, rare just a few years ago, have now become quite common.
To analyze this kind of big data, our industry has largely converged on a single solution: the open-source technology Hadoop. Hadoop runs on a cluster of physical or virtual machines, spreading the data it works on across those machines and processing it in parallel. The more machines Hadoop has to use, the faster it can complete whatever work it's doing.
This kind of problem is a natural fit for the public cloud. Rather than maintaining an army of on-premises servers that might sit idle much of the time, running Hadoop in the cloud lets you create (and pay for) VMs only when you need them. Even better, more and more of the big data that you want to analyze with Hadoop is created in the cloud, saving you the trouble of moving it around. To help you exploit these synergies, Microsoft provides a Hadoop service on Azure. Figure 7 shows the most important components of this service.
Figure 7: Hadoop on Azure runs MapReduce jobs that process data in parallel using multiple virtual machines.
To use Hadoop on Azure, you first ask this cloud platform to create a Hadoop cluster, specifying the number of VMs you need. Setting up a Hadoop cluster yourself is a non-trivial task, and so letting Azure do it for you makes sense. When you're done using the cluster, you shut it down. There's no need to pay for compute resources that you aren't using.
A Hadoop application, commonly called a job, uses a programming model known as MapReduce. As the figure shows, the logic for a MapReduce job runs simultaneously across many VMs. By processing data in parallel, Hadoop can analyze data much more rapidly than single-machine solutions.
On Azure, the data a MapReduce job works on is typically kept in blob storage. In Hadoop, however, MapReduce jobs expect data to be stored in the Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS). HDFS is similar to Blob Storage in some ways; it replicates data across multiple physical servers, for example. Rather than duplicate this functionality, Hadoop on Azure instead exposes Blob Storage through the HDFS API, as the figure shows. While the logic in a MapReduce job thinks it's accessing ordinary HDFS files, the job is in fact working with data streamed to it from blobs. And to support the case where multiple jobs are run over the same data, Hadoop on Azure also allow copying data from blobs into full HDFS running in the VMs.
MapReduce jobs are commonly written in Java today, an approach that Hadoop on Azure supports. Microsoft has also added support for creating MapReduce jobs in other languages, including C#, F#, and JavaScript. The goal is to make this big data technology more easily accessible to a larger group of developers.
Along with HDFS and MapReduce, Hadoop includes other technologies that let people analyze data without writing a MapReduce job themselves. For example, Pig is a high-level language designed for analyzing big data, while Hive offers a SQL-like language called HiveQL. Both Pig and Hive actually generate MapReduce jobs that process HDFS data, but they hide this complexity from their users. Both are provided with Hadoop on Azure.
Microsoft also provides a HiveQL driver for Excel. Using an Excel add-in, business analysts can create HiveQL queries (and thus MapReduce jobs) directly from Excel, then process and visualize the results using PowerPivot and other Excel tools. Hadoop on Azure includes other technologies as well, such as the machine learning libraries Mahout, the graph mining system Pegasus, and more.
Big data analysis is important, and so Hadoop is also important. By providing Hadoop as a managed service on Azure, along with links to familiar tools such as Excel, Microsoft aims at making this technology accessible to a broader set of users.
More broadly, data of all kinds is important. This is why Azure includes a range of options for data management and business analytics. Whatever application you're trying to create, it's likely that you'll find something in this cloud platform that will work for you.


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Tokyo's public transport system is one of the most efficient in the world and is clean and safe, combining an extensive train network, 13 underground subway lines and a bus system. Visitors usually find the trains (JR) and subways the best way to get around, although the complexity of the underground network can be intimidating; rush hour, from 7:30am to 9am and 5pm to 7pm, should be avoided. Most stations have English signs. Because lines are owned by different companies, transfers between trains or subways usually require a transfer between different train systems, with different ticketing systems that can be confusing. Subway tickets are bought at vending machines. The bus system is more complicated for visitors as most destinations are written in Japanese only and bus drivers don't speak English. Taxis are convenient but never cheap, particularly during rush hour. Taxis can be hailed on the street, except in some central areas, where they only pick up from taxi ranks. Drivers speak little English. Driving a car in the city is not advised. Walking around the city is a delight and the best way to go sightseeing, when possible.
Electrical current is 100 volts, 60Hz in the west (Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, Hiroshima); 100 volts, 50Hz in eastern Japan (Tokyo, Sapporo, Yokohoma). Flat two- and three-pin plugs are used.
The currency is the Japanese Yen (JPY). Major credit cards are accepted in the larger hotels and stores, but most Japanese operate with cash. Money can be exchanged in banks, post offices and currency exchange bureaux. Banks are usually open Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm. The best foreign currency to take to exchange are US dollars. ATMs are common but do not accept all credit and debit cards; only the international ATMs in post offices, airports and some major stores will accept foreign cards.
The international access code for Japan is +81. Local calls can be made from any public phone, but only some allow international calls. Telephone cards are sold at kiosks and from vending machines. The local mobile phone operators use technology that is not always compatible with international networks, but 3G has roaming agreements with most international networks, and local handsets can be hired from the airport and various other locations. Internet cafes are widely available. Wifi is freely available in most hotels and larger cafes and resturants.
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Tokyo has a humid subtropical climate and four distinct seasons. The summer months (June, July and August) are hot and sticky due to an unpleasant level of humidity, while winters can get fairly cold. The warmest month is August, which averages 81°F (27°C), and the coolest month is January, averaging 42°F (6°C). Summers can be rainy and Tokyo's rainy season usually lasts from early June to late July. The rain is not constant and the city still gets plenty of sun over this period. Typhoons are most likely to affect the city in August and September. Snowfall is common in the city in January and February. The best time to visit Tokyo is in the shoulder seasons of spring and autumn.
Each airport terminal has a separate railway station. Terminal 1 uses Narita Airport Station and Terminal 2 uses Airport Terminal 2 Station. Different train services on the JR or Keisei lines serve Tokyo and surrounding destinations. The journey to Tokyo takes one hour. Buses connect to the domestic airport and hotels in the city centre; the journey takes between one and two hours from the pick up at departure lobbies of Terminals 1 and 2.
Car rentals can be organised at the airport.
Fixed fare taxis are available from outside the airport's arrival area, and there are assistants available at the designated fixed fare taxi stands in the airport.
A free shuttle bus connects the two terminals.
The facilities at Narita Airport are extensive and include shops (including duty-free), banks, ATMs, currency exchange bureaux, massage services, baby changing areas, a pet hotel, beauty salons and left luggage. A variety of restaurants catering for Japanese, Chinese and Western tastes are available. Both terminals have shower facilities and Day Rooms (bedrooms which can be hired by the hour).
Terminal 1 parking is in P1 and P5, while Terminal 2 parking is in P2 and P3. Parking at Tokyo Narita International Airport starts at ¥210 per 30 minutes for the first three and a half hours, with a flat rate of ¥2060 for anything between three and a half and 24 hours.
There are several free wifi hotspots in each terminal.


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More than 90 percent of Turkey's population has mobile phones, so when Volvo's ad agency, Euro RSCG 4D, developed its recent in-country advertisements for the Swedish auto manufacturer, it turned to mobile marketing and Microsoft Tag.
The ads, which ran in four major Turkish newspapers (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sabah, Habertürk) included a custom Tag that took readers to a website with more details on Volvo's cars, plus a lead-capture form for potential sales.
This is the second major use of Tag in Turkey. Last month, Turkish mobile-phone operator Turkcell announced MobilKod, a Tag-based service that enables marketers to reach millions of mobile subscribers in Turkey and beyond.
Mobile marketing is growing across the Middle East. A recent article on 2D barcodes in The National, the Abu Dhabi Media company's English-language publication, noted that the United Arab Emirates may have the highest mobile-phone penetration in the world, making mobile tagging an ideal advertising vehicle.
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From the 1980's, I think. (no date on pattern)
Do you know where I can get this pattern?TIA
This is shown in two different books and leaflets under two different names.
In "Weekend Afghans" by Sterling Publishing, circa 1987 by Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss, it is called "Corn on the Cob".
It then appears in a Leisure Arts Leaflet by Rita Weiss, circa 2004, "Crochet Afghans by the Pound" and it is named "Fabulous Fans".
The only difference I can see in the two publications, is that the amount of yarn required and the colors and the size the afghan should be are different. Otherwise, the instructions seem to be the same.
Hope this helps.
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A quick search brought this pattern up at several sites. Here's one: http://www.acmoore.com/forum/yaf_postst2208_Corn-on-the-Cob-Afghan-Pattern.aspx
I love this pattern but when I try to print it out, it is so small I couldn't read it. How can I print it bigger.
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18 U.S. Code § 1204 - International parental kidnapping
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(a) Whoever removes a child from the United States, or attempts to do so, or retains a child (who has been in the United States) outside the United States with intent to obstruct the lawful exercise of parental rights shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 3 years, or both.
(b) As used in this section—
(c) It shall be an affirmative defense under this section that—
(1) the defendant acted within the provisions of a valid court order granting the defendant legal custody or visitation rights and that order was obtained pursuant to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act or the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act and was in effect at the time of the offense;
(3) the defendant had physical custody of the child pursuant to a court order granting legal custody or visitation rights and failed to return the child as a result of circumstances beyond the defendant's control, and the defendant notified or made reasonable attempts to notify the other parent or lawful custodian of the child of such circumstances within 24 hours after the visitation period had expired and returned the child as soon as possible.
Source(Added Pub. L. 103–173, § 2(a),Dec. 2, 1993, 107 Stat. 1998; amended Pub. L. 108–21, title I, § 107,Apr. 30, 2003, 117 Stat. 655.)
2003—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108–21, § 107(1), inserted ", or attempts to do so," before "or retains".
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 108–21, § 107(2)(A), inserted "or the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act" before "and was".
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 108–21, § 107(2)(B), inserted "or" after semicolon at end.
Sense of Congress Regarding Use of Procedures Under The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Parental Child Abduction
Section 2(b) ofPub. L. 103–173provided that: "It is the sense of the Congress that, inasmuch as use of the procedures under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Parental Child Abduction has resulted in the return of many children, those procedures, in circumstances in which they are applicable, should be the option of first choice for a parent who seeks the return of a child who has been removed from the parent."
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Missing Persons Database
The National Missing Persons Database is a powerful resource that will enable not only family members of the missing person, but law enforcement, medical examiners, and other members of the justice community to enter data regarding missing persons.
What To Do / What Steps To TakeIf you have a missing loved one with serious mental illness, the following steps and information may be helpful:
Step 1.) Notify your local police immediately of your missing loved one and provide them with all the information you can. If the person remains missing more than three (3) days, ask the police to place them on the FBI's National Computer (NCIC) list as an "endangered adult". This computer network provides information nationwide. The network will give you a police number to use when searching for your relative.
Step 2.) When missing persons with mental illness over age 21 are located, the police and other agencies cannot hold or ask that they be held against their will if they have not committed a crime. No one has the authority to force the person to seek aid or medical care against his or her will unless there is a medical guardianship or court order specifying what action to take when the individual is found.
Step 3.) Prepare a one-page flyer which includes a picture of the missing person, along with his or her vital statistics (age, height, weight, hair color, eye color, clothes last seen wearing, last known location, etc.).
For more steps and information visit our online guide: Persons with Mental Illness Who Are Homeless or Missing: A Guide for Families
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42 U.S. Code § 6992i - General provisions
(a) Consultation
(1) In promulgating regulations under this subchapter, the Administrator shall consult with the affected States and may consult with other interested parties.
(b) Public comment
In the case of the regulations required by this subchapter to be promulgated within 9 months after November 1, 1988, the Administrator may promulgate such regulations in interim final form without prior opportunity for public comment, but the Administrator shall provide an opportunity for public comment on the interim final rule. The promulgation of such regulations shall not be subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980. [1]
(c) Relationship to subchapter III
Nothing in this subchapter shall affect the authority of the Administrator to regulate medical waste, including medical waste listed under section 6992a of this title, under subchapter III of this chapter.
[1] See References in Text note below.
Source(Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 11009, formerly § 11010, as added Pub. L. 100–582, § 2(a),Nov. 1, 1988, 102 Stat. 2957; renumbered § 11009,Pub. L. 105–362, title V, § 501(h)(1)(B),Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3284.)
References in Text
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 96–511, Dec. 11, 1980, 94 Stat. 2812, as amended, which was classified principally to chapter 35 (§ 3501 et seq.) of Title 44, Public Printing and Documents, prior to the general amendment of that chapter by Pub. L. 104–13, § 2,May 22, 1995, 109 Stat. 163. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1980 Amendment note set out under section 101 of Title 44 and Tables.
Prior Provisions
A prior section 11009 ofPub. L. 89–272was renumbered section 11008 and is classified to section 6992h of this title.
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Mexico cruises create a boat-load of vacation memories
So close, yet so far. In Mexico, North America's own southern spot, the land's rich culture is as varied as all the fun stuff inside a piñata, and each port represents a different local flavor. Whether your cruising style is west-coast Riviera with its Pacific charm, east-coast Caribbean and its island mojo, or perhaps Baja and its 'down there' otherworldliness, you'll find Mexico central to a great cruise.


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I'm learning more and more about all this Gerd and heartburn stuff all the time. I looked up your LPR because I wasn't sure what it entailed. Interesting. Well my EDG went smooth. As soon as I was on the table ready for my examine the doctor performing it read my chart first and saw I had Sjogren's, an autoimmune disease, and said that most everyone with Sjogren's have GERD and I need to be seen by a Esophageal Specialist and she was going to send me to someone who literally wrote the book on Sjogren's and GERD. I have an appt. with them on July 16th. Sounds like you went to a great ENT. So anyways she did the EDG and said that my stomach was fine and normal but I had some problems in my esophagus including stomach material in my upper esophagus. Something I guess I was born with. Only read briefly about that. I was still a little groggy when she was talking to me so I'm not sure of everything except my stomach is fine and I have GERD. I guess I'll find out more detail when I see the specialist on the 16th. I've been following a GERD diet for a couple of months now and that finally seems to be working and I feel on top of it for now. Which is wonderful not walking around feeling sick all the time. So because I feel better physically I also mentally am feeling better. I still take one 40mg Prilosec in the morning and one Zantac before bed. I'll update you on what I find out after my appt. on the 16th. Thanks for sharing! Wishing the best to you too! DianeView Thread
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By MELANIE STEELESun Advocate reporter
Although many residents think of homecoming and surrounding festivities as an event for students, the original purpose of the celebration was to welcome alumni back to the school they attended.
The weeklong activity, which includes pep rallies, bonfires, parades and competition, is intended to bring students and the community together to celebrate high school days of the past and present.
However, interest in the activity has steadily declined in Carbon County, according to Carbon High School assistant principal Melissa Hamilton.
And the assistant principal should know since she attended Carbon High.
"In a small community like ours, it's a shame we haven't been able to keep up with our alumni as well as we should," commented Hamilton. "Homecoming really is about the alumni so we're trying to get alumni involved."
In 2004, in an effort to revive and increase the county's school spirit, Carbon High's homecoming events will encourage student and community involvement much more than in past years.
The event will begin with the reintroduction of the gold brick.
For people who once called Carbon High home, the tradition of the gold brick is a rich one. Students would band together as a class and try to win the coveted award through a variety of homecoming competitions. The ultimate goal was for a class to win the brick all three years of their high school tenure.
As emphasis on tradition began to fade, so did the gold brick. Hamilton estimates that sometime in the late 80s, the gold brick was eliminated from the celebration. This year, though, the gold brick is up for grabs to the most spirited class.
In addition to lunchtime competitions such as pop chugging and hula hooping, three main competitions will determine which class will remain in possession of the brick until the next year.
The first competition is the design and decoration of the class floats, which will be judged by the Carbon County Commissioners. Second will be the amount of students that participate from each class in the various activities. Third will be the best hallway decoration, which each class will design around this year's theme of "Building Traditions - Past, Present and Future". The halls will be judged by the mayors of surrounding Carbon County cities. Classes will also be judged by the cleanliness of their specific hall.
Community and student activities will begin Wednesday, Oct. 6, with the powder puff football game. Females will represent their respective classes on the football field while males will take their turn on the sidelines cheering on their team.
The winner of each timed game will play off for the championship title.
On Thursday, Oct. 7, the bonfire and pep rally will being at 8:30 p.m. and is open to all Carbon High students and fans.
The Friday, Oct. 8 events will begin at 1 p.m. with the grand parade on Main Street, where classes will exhibit their floats for judging. An alumni open house will take place later that evening beginning at 5 p.m. in the CHS Grand Canyon Hall. All Carbon High graduates are invited and light refreshments will be served. The hall will be decorated like a scrapbook with homecoming memories of the past.
At 7 p.m., the Homecoming football game against Ogden High will begin. During quarter breaks and halftime, alumni from each decade will be recognized.
Carbon High alumni with Homecoming facts or memories are encouraged to e-mail the homecoming committee, firstname.lastname@example.com.


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This year's Met Gala theme was PUNK: Chaos to Couture, and many of the stars took the more chaotic look.
From fauxhawks to headpieces, we saw everything on the red carpet. Katy Perry and Sarah Jessica Parker both chose to adorn their heads; pop princess Katy with a crown and fashionista Sarah Jessica with a feathered headpiece.
There were a lot of interesting hairstyles, from Jennifer Morrison's fauxhawk to Miley Cyrus' spikes. Pompadours were popular too, from Jennifer Lopez to Nicole Richie to Anne Hathaway. Nicole and Anne both changed their hair color, too.
Some attendees had fun with makeup. Little Elle Fanning looked like she got into the finger paints, and Kristen Stewart looked like a vampire in her red eyeshadow.
Click on the "Launch Gallery" above to see all the crazy hair and makeup from the Met Gala.
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While we don't know final All-Star Game fan voting totals yet, it's a time-honored tradition to argue about which players deserve inclusion.
The actual All-Star rosters will be announced on July 7 on TBS. Here are the N.L. players who should fill out the 34-man roster—ignoring injuries and which pitchers will be unavailable because of rotation issues—at the midseason classic at Citi Field in New York.
Reserves: Buster Posey, Giants. Evan Gattis, Braves
Molina has been the N.L. MVP to this point, Posey has been his typical exceptional self and Gattis has become a bit of a folk hero in Atlanta. Tough to leave off Martin, with his immense contributions to Pittsburgh's outstanding pitching staff.
Just missed: Russell Martin, Pirates
Reserve: Joey Votto, Reds
Both Goldschmidt and Votto are having outstanding seasons; it's basically a coin flip to see which one is the starter and which is the backup. Craig, who is third in the N.L. with 58 RBIs, is the toughest leave-off of a solid second-tier of first basemen.
Just missed: Allan Craig, Cardinals. Adrian Gonzalez, Dodgers. Freddie Freeman, Braves. Anthony Rizzo, Cubs.
Reserves: Brandon Phillips, Reds. Marco Scutaro, Giants
This is just a stellar group of second basemen. Carpenter has a .403 on-base percentage, Scutaro has a .330 batting average and Phillips—batting behind OBP monsters Shin-Soo Choo and Joey Votto—has 60 RBIs.
Just missed: Jedd Gyrko, Padres.
Reserves: Jean Segura, Brewers . Everth Cabrera, Padres
Tulowitzki is injured and won't play in the All-Star Game, but that's not a factor for this list; he's a top-three N.L. MVP candidate. Segura (.336 average, 23 stolen bases) and Cabrera (.305, 31 steals) have been outstanding, too.
Just missed: Ian Desmond, Nationals. Didi Gregorius, Diamondbacks. Brandon Crawford, Giants.
Reserve: Pedro Alvarez, Pirates
With or without the support of New York's resident cougars, Wright is the correct choice to start at third base for the N.L. Alvarez's average (.237) is still showing the residue of an awful April, but he's tied for second in the league with his 19 homers.
Just missed: Chris Johnson, Braves. David Freese, Cardinals. Pablo Sandoval, Giants
Reserves: Michael Cuddyer, Rockies. Yasiel Puig, Dodgers. Dominic Brown, Phillies. Andrew McCutchen, Pirates
The crop of potential A.L. outfielders is pretty weak, but this group of N.L. outfielders is rock solid; several "deserving" players are going to get a few days of unwanted rest instead of a trip to New York. That might be the biggest detriment to Puig's candidacy, but he's done enough in his short time (.442/.476/.753, seven homers) to warrant a selection.
Just missed: Gerardo Parra, Diamondbacks. Carlos Beltran, Cardinals. Hunter Pence, Giants. Dexter Fowler, Rockies. Bryce Harper, Nationals. Justin Upton, Braves. Starling Marte, Pirates. Ryan Braun, Brewers. Jay Bruce, Reds.
Reserves: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers. Adam Wainwright, Cardinals. Patrick Corbin, Diamondbacks. Cliff Lee, Phillies. Jordan Zimmermann, Nationals. Shelby Miller, Cardinals. Jeff Locke, Pirates. Jose Fernandez, Marlins. Jeff Samardzija, Cubs. Jason Grilli, Pirates. Aroldis Chapman, Reds. Craig Kimbrel, Braves. Edward Mujica, Cardinals.
Mets ace Matt Harvey gets the nod as the N.L.'s starting pitcher, and it has little to do with the fact that this game is at his home park. He leads the top four contenders (Kershaw, Wainwright, Lee) in K/9, ERA and FIP. Choosing this rest of this pitching staff is a nearly impossible task because so many players are having great seasons, and because the lone reps from the Cubs (Samardzija) and Marlins (Fernandez) almost have to be pitchers.
Just missed: Matt Latos, Reds. Rex Brothers, Rockies. Mike Minor, Braves. Homer Bailey, Reds. Lance Lynn, Cardinals. Jorge de la Rosa, Rockies. Travis Wood, Cubs. Madison Bumgarner, Giants. Hyun-Jin Ryu, Dodgers. Rafael Soriano, Nationals. Trevor Rosenthal, Cardinals. Mark Melancon, Pirates. Sergio Romo, Giants. Kevin Gregg, Cubs. Jim Henderson, Brewers.
Braves: Evan Gattis, Craig Kimbrel
Nationals: Jordan Zimmermann
Phillies: Dominic Brown, Cliff Lee
Mets: David Wright, Matt Harvey
Marlins: Jose Fernandez
Cardinals: Yadier Molina, Matt Carpenter, Adam Wainwright, Shelby Miller, Edward Mujica
Pirates: Pedro Alvarez, Andrew McCutchen, Jeff Locke, Jason Grilli
Reds: Joey Votto, Brandon Phillips, Shin-Soo Choo, Aroldis Chapman
Brewers: Jean Segura, Carlos Gomez
Cubs: Jeff Samardzija
Diamondbacks: Paul Goldschmidt, Patrick Corbin
Giants: Buster Posey, Marco Scutaro
Rockies: Troy Tulowitzki, Carlos Gonzalez, Michael Cuddyer
Padres: Everth Cabrera
Dodgers: Yasiel Puig, Clayton Kershaw


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Shimano Ultegra Di2 Battery MountThis lightweight mount secures the battery for the Ultegra Di2 system to your bike's frame. The long mount attaches between the bottle cage and frame. Short mount is designed for use on frames with dedicated Di2 battery mounting location on chainstay or down tube and is compatible with internal or external wiring kits.
What you need to know: Ultegra Di2 Conversion
- Di2 battery mount for SM-BTR1 7.4 volt battery is easy to install and remove for charging
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U.S. DOT and EPA Finalize New Fuel Economy and Environmental Labels, Including Those for Electric Vehicles
July 8, 2011
The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized regulations for new vehicle labels that will provide more comprehensive fuel efficiency and environmental impact information.
Specifically, the new labels will include estimates for fuel cost savings over a five year period as compared to the average new vehicle, as well as smog and greenhouse gas emissions comparison ratings.
Starting with Model Year 2013 vehicles, the new labels must be affixed to all new passenger cars and trucks, including electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The labels will include new ways to compare the energy use and costs between these advanced vehicles and conventional gasoline-powered vehicles. The EV labels will include fuel economy estimates in kilowatt-hours per 100 miles and in miles per gallon (MPG) of gasoline equivalent (electricity consumption translated into MPG on an energy-equivalent basis), as well as how far the EV can travel on a fully charged battery and how long it takes to charge the battery. The PHEV labels will include fuel economy information for each relevant operating mode, including all-electric, blended, and gasoline-only.
For more information, refer to the final rule in the Federal Register and the EPA Fuel Economy and Environmental Labels and NHSTA Fuel Economy and Environmental Label websites.


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Aspex EXplorer SEM / EDS
A scanning electron microscope (SEM) is a high power microscope which utilizes a column of electrons to image a sample.
Secondary and back-scattered electrons ejected by the sample are collected by a detector to form an image.
Many SEM's are also able to determine the composition of a sample using an x-ray detector (EDS).