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first facebook
then reddit
then the radio
now here....lol
pretty people do bad things too..
Considering his crimes aren't particularly heinous I could see a model agency contacting him after (if) he gets out.
yeah i can see me beeing all over this bad boy if i were a woman lol
Hes ugly. Jaydude is way more sexy. And jaydude would win the most sexy contest.
Im not crazy you are crazy! Any ways you show me love i will show you love. Cant we just get along and some peace for once
He -could- be considered attractive. If he didn't have the hideous thug overtone.
It's kinda like seeing a -cute- puppy eat a kitten.
If he becomes rich/famous from a mug shot, I quit America.
that's just the british in him.
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The difference between cargo and individual pax is the concentration of batteries. There have been on board incidents with single lithium-ion batteries that have been successfully contained. When shipped as cargo there are many batteries all in the same area of the cargo bin. If one battery buried deep inside a shipment has a short that results in a thermal runaway the problem then spreads to the next battery and you end up with a cascade effect. The end result is a very intense and concentrated fire that can and will take down an aircraft. The on board fire and loss of a UPS 747 in the UAE has been traced back to its cargo of lithium-ion batteries. Essentially IATA is finally realizing the threat that these shipments represent to aircraft. I am all for the ban. Ship them by boat, I don't want a bunch of them sitting down below me. They are as bad as large concentrations of O2 generators in my opinion.
Fires on cargo boats aren't very ideal either :)
The difference is that a fire on a cargo vessel doesn't jeopardize hundreds of lives, and there would be enough time to get everybody off the ship and into lifeboats if the fire can't be contained.
The fire can be contained using the right suppression agent. There is an agent called F-500 that extinguishes three dimensional fires by quickly dropping the temperature of the burning object to below it's flash point. Works well on Li batteries.
Grahame, from my understanding of dropping-temperature agents, they would NOT be efficient on packed and concentrated lithium batteries. YES, It would work on a single battery or computer inside a small container. But only IF this container structure can handle thousands of degrees for a couple minutes...(cf my comment ontop).
And by the way free-radical agents don't work on on thoses self running fires (no oxygen needed).
Yep you're right Jeff. But an uncontained fire inside an airship always has to finish on earth... If not landed on a runway quick-enough so that you can prepare and drink your cup of tea, pilots will have to land the aircraft on a non-prepared surface or dich it.
Then, hazard put appart, you gain about 10 minutes carrying thoses goods by boat ;)
Very much in the same way that the Oxygen Generators brought down Valujet in the Everglades....
An ounce of precaution is better than a pound of cure .
We all know from our school level knowledge of Chemistry that while charging , electrical energy is converted into chemical energy and in the process heat is generated . The charging current ( and thus the voltage and time ) depends upon the quantity of chemicals and size of electrodes used . All systems are designed to have a variable resistor to control the current/voltage . As soon as charge is picked up the internal resistance between electrodes increases which reduces the charging current and the heating is also reduced . The impurities invariably create path of least resistance and hence the charging current may increase causing additional/excessive heat ! Purer the chemicals higher will be the resistance and better will be the charge retention . The rest of the story can easily be built by the esteemed readers ! Who faltered and where and how ?
As always, I learned more reading what the experts have to say (you guys) than anywhere else. Just went around and around with the people at USPS when I tried to ship my old I phone to a relative in Europe. They had notice after notice about allowing them to be shipped yes/no/yes/no with no explanation given. Now I understand what the problem is... Thanks!
Ban those Lithium batteries and you'll have them in your aircraft anyway! This is a big money industry...Shippers will hide them or not declare them if necessary.
The model-airplane industry has been very much concerned with this batteries runaway problems for almost a decade. They developped Kevelar-bags in which to dispose Lithium-Polymer batteries (which are EXTREMELY subjet to runaway and fire-jets).
Thus, I believe being "all for the ban" is not the final option. What do you think of radioactive materials in cargo AND passengers aircraft? This is all the same: the transport industry needs appropriate and CHEAP individual fire containing packages, that shippers can afford and must use.
Some companies i.e. Air France have applyied a strict policy for Lithium batteries in cargo-only Aircraft. But a PACKAGING regulation for these batteries must be the next step and has to be settled by the ICAO and national authorities.
A red-herring? Diversion tactics? Ridiculous and unfounded.
Hrm... on most passenger flights, probably 3 quarters of the occupants are probably carrying some sort of mobile device powered by a lithium ion battery. This seems a little over-zealous and under-informed to me.
Not under-informed at all. Having watched a laptop battery run onto a chain reaction, with temps reaching 1000f, it is quite hard to contain more than one pack. Mind you, this is both a chemical and metal fire. They are not easily extinguished.
So I rather doubt this is a case of over-reaction.
We have had reliable success on chemical/metal three dimensional fires using an Encapsulator Agent rather than foam or water.
If something does go up in flames, it is more quickly detected and dealt with in the passenger cabin than buried inside luggage stuffed inside a container.
Fair enough, that would explain the desire for the ban.
The aircraft batteries are also much larger than any of those devices you named, much less their tiny batteries.
Sort of like the ban on carrying chemical oxygen generators then...
Yep exactly, We still have O2 generators as part of the Pax Emerg O2 system. They are never allowed to be shipped together as cargo. That is when the problems arise. If one has a thermal runaway it can be handled, but group them all together and then yes you end up with the tragic UPS and ValueJet outcomes.

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Teen pitfall: Stress can lead to depression, drug use
Why it's important to understand teen development
What happens when a teen becomes overloaded by stress? Is it more than just a bad day at school?
"Stress can be compared with the pressure that a sculptor places on a piece of marble: the right pressure and it becomes a masterpiece, but too much pressure and the marble breaks into pieces," according to researchers at the National Science Foundation .
About half of the 600 teens surveyed for a 2013 HealthFocus International study said they were "extremely or very concerned" with stress. A lot of them said they were "stressed about their stress."
Because adults and adolescents react differently to stress, the "obvious" signs displayed by adults may not be as recognizable in children. Tuning into emotional or behavioral cues is key to identifying a problem, said the American Psychology Association .
How can you know what's stressing them?
It's a tough question.
But take note, parents -- although there is a mile-long list about what stresses your child, you are the No. 1 factor.
"Data suggest that the greatest sources of stress for teens are parents, while for adults, stress tends to come from work or schoolwork," said neuroscientist Adriana Galván of UCLA.
This type of stress can stem from high expectations, family problems, unstable living conditions, neglect and-or utter avoidance of "family time."
"While adults are most stressed in the morning, teens are most stressed in the early evening. Data also suggest that teens show greater cognitive impairment when stressed than adults," reports from the UCLA brain study show.
"Family should be part of the solution, not the problem," says Dr. Stuart Bassman, a Cincinnati psychologist.
Dr. Bassman deals with child psychology and depression, saying he tries to mend the child's "emotional muscle" to make their outlook on life stronger.
Stress in teens can also be brought on by a wide-variety of events and changes such as school pressures, poverty, hormones and sexuality, periods of experimentation, bullying, dating, and the pressure to live up to other kids at school or in society.
Stress can come in physical form, too. Headaches, stomach aches, loss or increase in appetite, increased irritability or anger in the form of fits, changing in sleeping habits, crying and uncontrolled reactions, John Hopkins University reports.
Let's take a look at our brains
When we are exposed to stress, our brain interprets the situation as a threat. Our body secrets a hormone that stimulates the pituitary gland to produce another hormone called adrenocorticotrophic (ACTH). This hormone stimulates the adrenal gland which produces adrenaline, increasing our blood pressure and heart rate. We must then react to whatever situation we are in.
The part of the brain that perceives reward from risk, the limbic system, kicks into high gear during adolescence. The part of the brain that controls impulses and engages in longer-term perspective matures later, according to the Developmental Review.
Adolescents have a much harder time stepping back from risky situations than adults. In return, they have a harder time understanding the consequences from these decisions.
Teens read emotions through a different part of the brain than adults. The John Hopkins study, 'The Teen Years Explained' reveals results of an MRI study between adults and teens at McLean Hospital in Massachusetts. They were shown faces that expressed fear in order to identify with the emotion. About half of the teens got it wrong, mistaking the expression as that of shock, sadness, or confusion.
"The adolescent brain pours out adrenal stress hormones, sex hormones, and growth hormone, which in turn influence brain development. The production of testosterone increases 10 times in adolescent boys. Sex hormones act in the limbic system and in the raphe nucleus, source of the neurotransmitter serotonin, which is important for the regulation of arousal and mood," reports Harvard Mental Health.
What happens next?
If teen stress is not dealt with properly, the chance of them engaging in 'worsening' behavior increases.
Roughly half of all 12 to 17-year-olds leave their homes during school nights, most of the time without their parents being aware, according to a XIII Teens and Parents Columbia University report. Imagine it's 10 p.m. -- do you know where your child is, who she or he is with and what they are doing?
The risk that teens will smoke, drink or use illegal drugs increases if they are highly stressed, frequently bored or have substantial amounts of spending money, according to a study by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University. Drugs and alcohol lead to insurmountable consequences, not only physically but mentally, in teens.
An unfortunate result of teen stress can be
depression. This can become a serious issue that could result in the teen hurting themselves or others.
Dr. Bassman said he uses the 'Rule of H' to deal with childhood and teen depression. Hopeless, helpless, hapless and hateful are the four H's that he targets. He prefers to incorporate parents into therapy before medicine, saying parents need to play the 'helpful' role in their child's life.
He practices teaching counter-emotional reactions to his patients. Instead of asking, "Why is this happening to me?" he teaches his patients to tighten their emotion muscle and help them see opportunity -- turning the question into a statement, "This is happening to me because... [insert acceptance and responsibility]."
If this becomes a prolonging issue, experts say to seek professional help. For further information on teen depression, click here .
What you can do to help
Addressing the problem is the first step -- and it needs to happen immediately, according to reports from John Hopkins University.
Have daily conversations with your children, even if you feel like you're pulling information out of them. Simple engagements can open the door to a better and healthier relationship. The American Psychology Association recommends listening and interpreting. If your child says "nothing is fun" that should be an indicator that the child isn't enjoying typical activities and you should ask yourself 'why?'
Learn how to manage stress, for you and your child. Learning breathing patterns has proven to help deal with stress so try taking some deep breaths and reassuring yourself that you can handle it. Doctors and experts say that learning to focus on dealing what is realistic, or "what you can control," will help you feel like a weight has been lifted. Dealing with smaller issues will lead to a feeling of accomplishment.
Do what you can to ensure the child or teen is getting proper sleep and exercise.
If the problem reaches further than your home, seek professional advice and care. Psychologists can devise a plan to help work through the issues.
Resources for help
John Hopkins University 'The Teen Years Explained' Resource Guide (105 pgs. total. Stress information on page 38.)


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University of Central Florida officials released video on Thursday of the former UCF student who was attempting to follow through with a plan to attack the campus, pulling the fire alarm.
30-year-old James Oliver Seevakumaran, a UCF business major who wasn't enrolled in the spring semester, shot and killed himself in a third-floor dorm room at Tower 1 on the Orlando campus last month after pulling the fire alarm to set off his attack on campus.
Police said Seevakumaran left behind his plan scribbled on paper, which included setting off the fire alarm, going to a bar and drinking and "give them hell."
The video released shows Seevakumaran pulling the fire alarm in the dorm from outside the door of his room and from the end of the hall. No other information has been released, UCF officials said.
"The UCF Police Department is continuing its thorough investigation into the March 18 incident," said Associate Vice President for Communications and Public Affairs Grant Heston. "Once the investigation is complete, UCF will share its findings with the community."
UCF was in the process of evicting Seevakumaran after switching the locks on his door two times due to an unpaid bill of $7,230, the locks were to be changed for a final time.
Since the shooting, UCF has offered an Emergency Expo where students were getting coached from professionals on how to handle emergencies.
The motive for the attempted shooting is not clear and police said still believe that Seevakumaran acted alone.
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- Anton Stralman has played 20+ minutes in each of his last
two games. Jeff Woywitka has not done
that this season and Steve Eminger has just one 20+ minute game.
- Brad Richards has four game-winners this year to lead the
Rangers. Last season Ryan Callahan led
the club with five GWG.
- Marian Gaborik has 17 goals and 10 assists and is on pace for 46
goals and 27 assists this season.
- Brandon Dubinsky has just one goal in 30 games. Brian Boyle has just two goals.
- Michael Del Zotto has pulled away from the pack and is
a team-leading plus-15. Mike Sauer is next at plus-9.
- Del Zotto has 10 points (one goal, nine assists) in his last
11 games.
- Ruslan Fedotenko, Brandon Prust and Brad Richards are
the only Rangers' regulars with minus-ratings this season.
- Brandon Prust is seventh
in the league with 66 penalty minutes.
- Ryan Callahan is fourth
in the NHL with 104 hits.
- Dan Girardi is fourth in the NHL with
83 blocked shots.
- Girardi leads all players in average ice-time, at 27:35 per
- Henrik Lundqvist ranks fifth in the NHL with
a .932 save percentage. Lundqvist is eighth in the NHL with
a 2.07 goals against average.
Marty Biron has a .934 save percentage and a 1.87 goals against average.
- The Rangers are 11 for their last 47 on the power play. They are 18 for their last 19 on the penalty kill.
- The Rangers are 11-0-2 when leading after two periods this
- No team has fewer regulation losses than the Blueshirts (8).
- The Blueshirts are on pace for 109 points. A year ago,
Washington won the Eastern Conference with 107 points.
- New York ranks fourth in the league in goals against per
game, 10th in goals for, fifth on the penalty kill and 20th on the power play.
- New York is 8-3-2 at home this season and 10-5-2 on the
- The Rangers have played fewer games than every team in the
league (the Islanders and Sharks have also played just 30 games).
- Three teams have a better goal differential than New York's
+20. The Bruins are a league-best +47. Columbus is a league-worst
- The Rangers are 8-3-1 since recalling Carl
Hagelin and John Mitchell. New York is 11-3-1 with Sean
Avery in the lineup and 18-5-1 with Jeff Woywitka in the lineup.
- New York has 442 penalty minutes this season, sixth-most
in the league.
- The Rangers have allowed just 26 goals on home ice
this season, the fewest
in the league.
- New York ranks 14th
in the NHL in faceoff win percentage at 49.8%. New York is 45-80 at the faceoff dot over its
last two games. Brad Richards is just
- New York has allowed just 19 first period goals this
year, third-fewest
in the NHL. But the Rangers have also scored just 17 first period
goals this year, second-fewest
in the NHL.
- New York has scored the NHL's third-most
goals in the second period this season (37).
- The Rangers have allowed the second-fewest
third period goals in the league (22).
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CASTLE DALE - Robert A Weiner, age 70, passed away, Friday, Nov. 30, 2012 in Price.
Graveside services will be Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, in Springville, 1997 S. 400 E. Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Friends and family may sign the guestbook and share memories of Bob at www.fausettmortuary.com.


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Beginning Feb. 5, hunters also may obtain applications from hunting and fishing license agents statewide, Division of Wildlife Resources offices and hunter education centers and the Division's Internet Web site at www.wildlife.utah.gov.
To be included in the draw for hunting permits, applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. on March 4.
Hunters who don't apply on the Internet are encouraged to mail their application early in order to make the March deadline.
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Looking for some new music? How about groovin' to a little Pragaash? They're an all-girl group from the Kashmir area. And the local Muslim militants are not pleased:
The fate of Pragaash, which means "First Light" in Kashmiri, highlights the simmering tension between modernity and tradition in Muslim-majority Kashmir, where an armed uprising against Indian rule and a relentless crackdown by government forces have killed more than 68,000 people since 1989. Separatists criticized the band for what it said was "Western-style cultural waywardness."
Adnan Mattoo, the rock group's music teacher and manager, said the three high school students who formed Pragaash — drummer Farah Deeba, bass guitarist Aneeqa Khalid and singer and guitarist Noma Nazir — won't talk about their decision to disband and what led to it.
Kashmir has a long tradition of poetry and music, and has produced iconic female singers including Raj Begum, Kailash Mehra, Naseem Begum and Shamima Azad, the wife of India's health minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad.
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It only took 18 seasons (and nearly a decade) for me to tune in to even a minute of ABC's�Dancing With the Stars. I'll admit that nostalgia for some of my cherished '90s TV stars�Candace Cameron Bure�and�Danica McKellar, combined with a small crush on boy-bander�James Maslow, piqued my interest. But halfway through that first episode, I knew right away that I was hooked.
What started as unexpected enjoyment has quickly evolved into a mild obsession. I get mad when a team's score seems unjust or excited when a duo nails their performance. I get nervous when one of my favorites is deemed "unsafe." I can't get enough of the behind-the-scenes action, the fun banter and watching the relationships develop between the stars and their pros.�
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As an entertainment journalist, it can get tiresome watching TV when I'm not writing or writing when I'm not watching, not to mention doing both at the same time. To find a show that for me is just pure fun and enjoyment is a rare thing — even if, in the end, I end up writing about it.
So here are some of the reasons why I've fallen for�Dancing:
The '90s may have made a big comeback this year, but for me, the decade has never gone out of style. So like I said, Bure and McKellar were selling points for this season of�Dancing, but ABC certainly did a good job of playing up the nostalgia factor. Constantly pitting the two against each other, the show even capitalized on the fact that they both dated�Growing Pains'�Jeremy Miller�back in the day — and had him cheer them on�in Episode 2.
Raw emotion
In six seasons of�The Real Housewives of Atlanta, have you ever seen NeNe Leakes�cry? Following her performance in Week 5, the tough-as-nails reality star�fought to hold back tears�as her partner�Tony Dovolani embraced her. The next week, the�taped package�showed even more footage of NeNe in hysterics backstage, with the mic catching her honest fear that she upset her partner. While it's not as surprising to see someone like the more sensitive Bure shed a tear, there was something way more realistic about this portrayal of NeNe than there is about the "reality" space where we usually see her. �
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It's been said week after week, but�Amy Purdy�is nothing short of incredible. To sum up, Purdy's legs were amputated when she was 19 after she suffered septic shock resulting from meningitis. Purdy began snowboarding after she got prosthetics, and she won the bronze medal at this year's Paralympic games. Partnered with Derek Hough, Amy isn't just a good dancer in spite of having prosthetics — she's just a good dancer. Period. In�Week 3's "Most Memorable Year," Amy brought me — and the judges and viewers alike — to tears while talking about that fateful year, and shared that her father had donated a kidney to her. She soon had the strength to dance — before she could even walk — with her dad, and�Dancing�aired the heartwarming�footage before Amy's impressive contemporary number. �
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Great live TV moments
Maks might've just been being Maks, but guest judge Abby Lee Miller was a little thrown off when the�Dancing�pro�shot back at her criticisms. The result? Pure awkwardness. Host�Tom Bergeron�has also provided more than a few comical moments with his off-the-cuff one-liners about Bruno Tonioli's over-the-top personality or Mark Ballas' penchant for taking baths with figurines. Even new co-host Erin Andrews has gotten in some good ones during her backstage interviews.
On-screen chemistry
Whether or not Maks and�Meryl Davis�are dating, doing it, or just close friends, I have become obsessed with watching these two share a screen. From what I've been told Maks was quite the bad boy, but seeing how vulnerable he is with Meryl warms my heart. Plus: Damn,�these two can dance. Elsewhere, Peta and James' obvious attraction to each other is like watching a love connection unfold before your eyes.
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Who didn't take a dance class at some point in their adolescent life? I certainly did. (I�may�have danced�to New Kids on the Block in a town talent show or two.) My days of dancing on stage may have ended with my Bat Mitzvah performance to "Rhythm Nation," but for a while I still secretly hoped I'd make it as a backup dancer for Miss Janet. While I may no longer have that fantasy, there's a part of me that watches Dancing�thinking about how fun it would be to get back on that stage — preferably with the help of a pro by my side.
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If you're like the millions of people making New Year's Resolutions for 2013, eating healthy and saving money may be at the top of your list. Sadly, we now live in a world where it's inexpensive to buy processed foods, and costly to purchase healthy foods; making many believe that eating healthfully while saving money is an oxymoron. Yet, many are discovering that a simple garden is quite the financial stimulus during these dark economic times, while providing plenty of fruits and vegetables for the whole family. What could you do with the extra money saved from your garden?
Planting your own home garden is as trendy as ever, especially when we see Michelle Obama planting her own family garden at the White House, and seed sales (and prices!) increasing by upwards 20% year on year. Luckily this means that there are plenty of resources out there that can help you build a successful garden. Below are our top 5 reasons to ditch the grocery store and instead, invest in and plant a simple garden while bulking up your wallet.
The Top 5 Reasons A Garden Can Save You Money
1. Bruce Butterfield, a researcher at the National Gardening Association claims that one well maintained garden is able to return (on average) $1 and ½ pound of vegetables per square foot. You can increase your savings even further by cutting down on capital costs. This means that forgoing fencing, fertilizer and preventing weeds by planting closer together may increase your returns.
2. A study at the University of Arizona found that 40-50% of American food goes to waste, while each family throws away almost $600 a year on groceries. Gardening allows you to customize exactly what and how much you would like to grow, reducing unnecessary food waste.
3. According to W. Atlee Burpee Co., every $1 you spend on seeds is able produce at least $25 in fruits and vegetables. This means that investing $50 in seeds could eventually yield $1,250 in groceries – wow!
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Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., is pleased with a recently released report by the U.S. Census Bureau. The report shows that Utah ranks highest in the nation in home computer usage.The number one ranking is an improvement from the previous report in which Utah ranked second.
Seventy-four percent of households in Utah have a computer in their home. This number is up from 68 percent in 2001. The percentage represents approximately 1.8 million people in Utah who have computers in their home.
Other states with high computer use include Alaska, New Hamshire, Washington, and Colorado indicated the Census Bureau report.
Utah also ranks high in home internet usage. According to the Census Bureau, 63 percent of Utah households have access to the internet in their homes. The report ranks Utah as the fifth highest state in the nation for home internet usage.
According to the report, this represents a dramatic improvement in the last few years. In 2001, Utah ranked 14th in the nation in internet usage, when 54 percent of respondents reported that they used the internet in their homes indicated the Census Bureau.
"Home computer use and internet use are important economic development tools, particularly as we continue our efforts to convince technology savvy companies to grow or expand in Utah," stated Governor Huntsman.
Robert Spendlove, manager of Demographic and Economic Analysis in the governor's office of planning and budget, said that Utah's high ranking is consistent with the state's young, well-educated population.
"Nationwide, computer use tends to be higher in households with school-age children and with householders who are married, and have higher educational attainment than average," explained Spendlove.
Utah ranks among the highest in the nation in educational attainment and it has the youngest population in the nation, with the highest share of its residents in the five to 17 age group.
The report is based on data collected in a supplement to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2003 current population survey that included questions about computer and internet use at home, school and work.


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The genesis behind bringing up a youngster who has not yet reached the legal drinking age was actually broken down into simple terms. Baltimore wanted no part of fitting a harness of unrealistic expectations on Machado, who made the leap from Double A to the majors based on his ability to shore up the hot corner.
ŌĆ£They told him, ŌĆśYou are our best defensive option at third base.ŌĆÖ (Orioles manager Buck Showalter) called him into the office and said, ŌĆśAll we want you to do is catch the ball. DonŌĆÖt worry about your hitting. For the next two months, just catch the ball and throw it across the diamond,ŌĆØ said an American League scout. ŌĆ£ThatŌĆÖs it!ŌĆØ
Translation: Machado could have been mired in the worst slump of his pro career, but he wasnŌĆÖt going to pay the price by collecting dust on the bench. ShowalterŌĆÖs message was a clever attempt to put this future franchise cornerstone at total ease by making him understand that BaltimoreŌĆÖs postseason fate will not squarely fall on his shoulders.
ŌĆ£Anything else you bring to the table is gravy,ŌĆØ noted the scout. ŌĆ£Never mind your offensive press clippings. Forget the bat.ŌĆØ
Looking at MachadoŌĆÖs 2012 minor-league season, he hit .269 against Eastern League pitching with 11 home runs and 59 RBI and a .352 on-base percentage. He was an everyday shortstop in the minors before Baltimore started to tinker in the same fashion that the Red Sox did with Bogaerts while he based in Pawtucket. Machado shifted over to third base, an experiment that lasted all of two Class AA games before he was asked to fill out a change of address form.
The premise of Baltimore viewing Machado through a defensive prism became clearer when they looked at Wilson Betemit, who prior to Machado coming on board was the OriolesŌĆÖ primary third baseman. BetemitŌĆÖs Ultimate Zone Ranking in 608.2 innings at third base last season was minus-4.6. (Note: UZR helps measure the number of defensive plays a ballplayer makes both inside and outside his defensive zone.)
The Orioles accomplished their primary objective when they upgraded from Betemit to the neophyte Machado, who went on to post a more respectable 5.3 UZR in the 468 innings he logged at third base following his major-league debut on August 9, 2012. He tackled the only item listed on the to-do list handed to him by Showalter head-on, which in turn enabled him to emerge as one of the key storylines in BaltimoreŌĆÖs first foray into October baseball in nearly two decades.
In case youŌĆÖre wondering, the OŌĆÖs did receive offensive ŌĆ£gravyŌĆØ from Machado in the form of seven homers and a .262 average. It wasnŌĆÖt as though he was lame duck every time he stepped into the batterŌĆÖs box.
In the case of this yearŌĆÖs possible heir to the ŌĆ£Machado rookie experience,ŌĆØ Boston has taken the calculated approach in preparing Bogaerts for what his role with the parent club may look like.
A shortstop by trade, Bogaerts was exposed to life at third base at the same time when Will Middlebrooks looked to get back on track while based in Pawtucket. Another sign of coming attractions came three-quarters into BogaertsŌĆÖ 10-week PawSox tenure when manager Gary DiSarcina elevated him to the second spot in the lineup.
Reading the tea leaves, the Red Sox were informing Bogaerts that in the event of a call-up, he would not be hitting in the heart of the lineup, nor exclusively play shortstop. By educating Bogaerts of the importance of moving runners along when presented the chance or defensively seeing the ball come off the bat at a different vantage point from shortstop, Boston sought to put the prized prospect in a situation where he could seamlessly blend into new surroundings and not have to worry about doing too much.
Sound familiar?
ŌĆ£Obviously it worked with Machado. He and (Bogaerts) were the same age when they got called up,ŌĆØ said the same above-referenced scout about how the set of circumstances surrounding Bogaerts parallel similarly to the ones Machado confronted at this time a year ago. ŌĆ£Why would you say, ŌĆśHey, we need you to come in and hit 15 home runs in the next month-and-a-half and drive in 45 runs?ŌĆÖ Just go out and play your normal game.ŌĆØ
Talking about keeping on open mind while sizing up novices like Bogaerts, the scout pointed out, ŌĆ£ItŌĆÖs the same kid who did the same thing in Double A that got him to Triple A and the same thing in Triple A that got him to the big leagues. With some of these guys, you see them in the big leagues for the first time and theyŌĆÖre doing just the opposite of what they were doing in the minor leagues to get them to the majors in the first place.ŌĆØ
The scout feels that ŌĆ£time will tellŌĆØ if Bogaerts hits all the appropriate high notes with the Red Sox in the same way Machado did with the OŌĆÖs. Unlike Machado, Bogaerts could be subjected to sporadic playing time that could fluctuate based on the health and productivity of shortstop Stephen Drew and Middlebrooks.
Like Machado, the parent club views Bogaerts as a piece on a team that is a serious playoff contender. If it did not, the organization would have made a strong push to land PhiladelphiaŌĆÖs Michael Young (for example) and kept Bogaerts in Pawtucket until MLB rosters are allowed to expand next month.
Responding to the ever-growing trend of bringing up 20-somethings with very little minor-league service time under their belts, the scout expressed ŌĆ£everything is based on major-league need. Machado was the best defensive option in the system because Baltimore couldnŌĆÖt get anyone of merit off the waiver wire or make a trade. He was their guy.ŌĆØ
When the dust settles, Boston hopes that Bogaerts takes a page out of MachadoŌĆÖs playbook by becoming the latest 20-year-old to assist a club in securing a playoff berth ŌĆō the key word being ŌĆ£assist.ŌĆØ
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On trial: Former Penn State defensive coach Jerry Sandusky leaves the Centre County courthouse in Bellefonte after court proceedings concluded June 11, 2012.
The trial for Jerry Sandusky began June 5, 2012. The former Penn State University football coach was charged with 48 counts of child sexual abuse involving 10 boys during a 15-year period.
Our Response to the Sandusky Case
NSVRC's Statement on Sandusky Sentencing
Letters to Hon. John M. Cleland from Jerry and Dorothy Sandusky now published.
PCAR, NSVRC respond to verdict in Sandusky trial
Here is a complete breakdown of the charges.
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) has created a resource page with tools to help respond to the case and to assist with creating opportunities for talking about the prevention of child sexual abuse.
Communities are invited to use and adapt NSVRC sample letters to the editor.
Read NSVRC bloggers talk about the Light at the end of the Tunnel.
Read news from around the country in our regularly updated News from the Field.
For a review and response to key statements made during the trial, go to the PCAR Blogroll.
Additional responses below.
Child Sexual Abuse Conference: Traumatic Impact, Prevention, and Intervention
October 29-30, 2012: Joint Conference with PSU
PCAR and NSVRC will be sponsoring a conference related to child sexual abuse prevention. Registration is now open.
October 9, 2012 NSVRC Statement about Sandusky Sentencing
August 2, 2012 PCAR/NSVRC in the Patriot-News
4,000 Penn State employees have been trained about obligations to report suspected abuse since November.
June 23, 2012: NSVRC in The Patriot-News
NSVRC was interviewed by Diana Fishlock a reporter for The Patriot-News about Resources to get help for suspected child abuse.
June 22, 2012: NSVRC in The Patriot-News
NSVRC was interviewed by Ivey DeJesus a reporter for The Patriot-News about the verdict in the Sandusky trial.
June 21, 2012: NSVRC in York Daily Record
NSVRC and PCAR were interviewed by Mike Argento a columnist for York Daily Record during the Sandusky trial.
June 19, 2012: NSVRC interviewed
NSVRC was interviewed by Joel Achenbach a reporter for The Washington Post during the Sandusky trial.
June 13, 2012: NSVRC in The Patriot-News
NSVRC was interviewed by Charles Thompson a reporter for The Patriot-News during the Sandusky trial.
June 22: PCAR/NSVRC Joint Statement
Issued a joint statement about the guilty verdict in the Jerry Sandusky trial.
June 18: PCAR in Penn Staters Mag
PCAR's Kristen Houser was interview in the Penn Stater Magazine for an article entitled, Sandusky Trial: Breaking Down Week 1.
June 15: NSVRC on Fox 43
NSVRC's Tracy Cox was interviewed live in studio by Fox 43's morning show to discuss the importance of expert witness testimony and preventing child sexual abuse. Watch the video.
June 13, 2012: NSVRC interviewed
NSVRC was interviewed by Sylvia Kurtz, a criminal investigator and writer, during the Sandusky trial for upcoming book about the case.
June 13, 2012: NSVRC in The Patriot-News
Regarding victim reactions and the various details given in victims' testimonies The Patriot-News ran an article entitled, Jerry Sandusky trial: Man, 18, known as Victim 1, looks alleged abuser in the eye on witness stand. NSVRC was interviewed for this story. To read it, visit:
June 11: NSVRC on Pennlive.com
NSVRC staff was featured in a photo gallery on pennlive.com during the Sandusky trial.
June 11-22: Centre County Courthouse
PCAR and NSVRC was on location for the opening days of the Jerry Sandusky trial at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, Pa. NSVRC was in the courtroom, while PCAR worked on live tweeting, blogging and media interviews. Among the interviews, CNN, NBC Nightly News, Washington Post, Pennlive.com, The Patriot-News. View the blog posts.
June 8: NSVRC distributes media packet
The NSVRC media packet was printed and will be distributed this month through a national mailing to media outlets, as well as distributed to journalists covering the Sandusky trial in Bellefonte.
June 6: Joint Statement on Victim Privacy
PCAR and NSVRC released a statement with The National Center for Victims of Crime and the National Crime Victim Law Institute urging the media to not disclose victims' identities during the Sandusky trial.
June 5: PSU Trainings
PCAR continued training PSU employees. Training will be provided to those who are considered "mandated reporters" by Pennsylvania law. In the future, Penn State will have "permissive" reporters — Penn State employees who are not mandated by law to report abuse — trained on the ways to recognize and report suspected child abuse through the online training in the fall.
June 5: Interview in Philadelphia Weekly
PCAR's Diane Moyer is interviewed for Philadelphia Weekly blog entitled, 'No Legal Basis' for Protecting Alleged Victims' Identity in Jerry Sandusky Trial Is Misleading.
June 5: Interview on Pennlive.com
PCAR's Kristen Houser talks about the importance of protecting the identities of sexual assault victims during the opening day of the Jerry Sandusky trial at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, Pa. To view the video, visit http://tinyurl.com/7488k2t
June 5, 2012: Media Packet Online
NSVRC created a Media Packet for journalists reporting on sexual violence. The packet contains statistics and 6 resources that answer common questions about sexual violence. This packet can be used and referenced in working with media outlets to provide mindful and informed coverage of the Sandusky Case.
June 5, 2012: NSVRC & ATSA release editorial
June 4: Letters to the editor campaign
NSVRC and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abuser's (ATSA) prevention committee created 4 sample Letters to the Editor that can be used to spark some different conversations related to the Sandusky trial. The letters can be personalized and submitted to local newspapers.
May 30, 2012: Sandusky Hearing
Kristen Houser was interviewed by The Altoona Mirror and ABC 27 News.
NSVRC worked with Kelly Parsley, victim advocate and Penn State graduate, former Vice-Chair and Chair of NSVRC's Advisory Council, on an OpEd submitted to The Patriot-News. The OpEd was entitled, Answers are simple in PSU case.
NSVRC and PCAR held a press conference in State College.
PCAR issued a press release entitled, PCAR offers support to Penn State Board of Trustees.
PCAR's Kristen Houser was interviewed by CNN.
Prevention Letters Campaign
The NSVRC is working with the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abuser's (ATSA) prevention committee to attempt to steer some of the media coverage in the upcoming Jerry Sandusky trial into discussions about prevention and things we can do in our own organizations and communities. We want to use this opportunity to educate and activate people – and give them some ideas of proactive steps they can take to prevent child sexual abuse. We would like to see a grass roots effort of prevention-focused letters to the editor throughout the country that may spark some different conversations than just the legal aspects of this particular case. We have prepared four sample letters to make it easy for people to participate. They are short, since many newspapers have a 250 word limit on letters to the editor. You can select one as-is to submit to your local paper, edit one to better fit what you want to emphasize, or write one of your own. Feel free to forward this to others who may be interested in participating. The NSVRC has other information related to this and similar cases. Contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com if we can assist with your communication efforts.
Sample Letter to the Editor #1
(252 words)
Dear Editor:
Jerry Sandusky, Penn State's former football coach faces over 52 counts of sexual abuse against 10 boys over 15 years. I understand these allegations are hard to believe. I understand that an indictment of this magnitude would be a tragedy in any organization, but Penn State and particularly, their football team was known for all-American values of honor, integrity, and hope.
Jerry Sandusky deeply violated those values if these allegations are true. And Penn State may have violated those values as well because they allegedly failed to report these sexual abuse allegations to authorities.
It would be easy to end the story with the firing of key university staff and a quick conviction of Sandusky. It would be easy to say that we should always report suspicions of abuse, even if we are unsure of what really happened or whether the actions were sexually abusive. In the wake of all that has appeared in the media, we must take a deeper look at our own responsibilities.
This tragedy is a wake-up call to every organization that works with youth. I hope that such organizations will educate themselves, the families and the children about child sexual abuse. I encourage every organization to understand what they must do to respond to sexual abuse, to use effective screening tools and to put policies into place about appropriate touch and conduct. I hope all of us will learn from Penn State and ask questions to help put effective policies in place before any child is harmed.
[Put Your Name and Contact info Here]
For additional resources, visit the following websites:
www.nsvrc.org The National Sexual Violence Resource Center
www.atsa.com The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers
www.preventtogether.org The National Coalition to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Sample Letter to the Editor #2
(233 words)
Dear Editor:
I have spent most of my career working to stop sexual violence. I do this difficult work by counseling and advocating for victims – girls, boys, women, and men who have been sexually abused – and often by people they love and trust. When I read about Jerry Sandusky, it showed me people continue to have stereotypes about individuals who sexually abuse, and the characteristics of this case really challenge those stereotypes.
As the country watches the case unfold, I urge parents, families, and organizations to talk about what they need to do to make our communities safer for children. I urge adults to find ways to get involved and learn the scope of sexual abuse. We know it takes a lot of strength to come forward. We can imagine that we would have done everything we could to protect these children. Now we have the opportunity to learn from this experience.
We don't have to wait.
Start with opening the lines of communication. We can ask our church, synagogue, schools and other organizations if they have policies to protect children, if staff is aware of these policies, and if they know how to implement them on a day-to-day basis. Let's use the Sandusky trial as a "rallying point" to ACT and to begin conversations with every local organization about what we can all do to make our communities safer for our children and teens.
[Put Your Name and Contact info Here]
For additional resources, visit the following websites:
www.nsvrc.org The National Sexual Violence Resource Center
www.atsa.com The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers
www.preventtogether.org The National Coalition to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Sample Letter to the Editor #3
(250 words)
Dear Editor:
All the stories in the news lately about child sexual abuse make me wonder if I was paying attention to the wrong things when my children were growing up. I was hyper-vigilant in malls, crowds, and public restrooms. I kept them close to me and watched carefully when strangers approached or seemed to notice them. I honestly thought that I knew what a sex offender would look like or how they would behave. They would probably look mean, unkempt, suspicious and shifty.
I generally relaxed, however, when my children were with a teacher, coach, babysitter, or neighbor. Someone who I knew or who was responsible for caring for children would not be capable of abusing them. But since the Jerry Sandusky and Penn State case came into the news, I'm starting to get a different understanding of the dynamics of child sexual abuse. I know that some people who sexually abuse a child do not fit my stereotype.
I'm also starting to understand that this is something we can prevent (or at least respond to more proactively). Imagine if we begin to ask different questions of the people who care for our children. Is there a policy in your organization to protect children from sexual abuse? Do you know how to report sexual abuse? What do you do if someone is not quite appropriate around the children or teens in your organization? This case has opened my eyes and I, for one, am going to start asking different questions now.
[Put Your Name and Contact info Here]
For additional resources, visit the following websites:
www.nsvrc.org The National Sexual Violence Resource Center
www.atsa.com The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers
www.preventtogether.org The National Coalition to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Sample Letter to the Editor #4
(239 words)
Dear Editor:
The Jerry Sandusky case is coming to trial and we will soon see how the process plays out in this situation. For some reason, this particular story has captured the attention of the public in a way that few others have. Is it because well-known people are involved? Is it because of the association with a prestigious University that prides itself on integrity? Is it because of the connection with a respected charity whose founder may have had ulterior motives for serving disadvantaged children? Is it because there was an apparent eye witness to one of the events?
Whatever the reasons – the scrutiny is welcome. Far too many children are sexually abused every day and most of them do not get their day in court.
Hopefully some positive things will come from this painful set of circumstances – maybe more victims will feel safe enough to come forward; maybe even some people who have abused children, or are thinking of hurting a child will have the courage to seek help; maybe organizations who work with children will strengthen their safety policies and procedures; and maybe some of us will act more quickly and more decisively when we suspect that something may not be right. If any of those things happen, then something positive will have come from this tragedy – I know that I am going to begin to be more active and support activities that work toward a safer community.
[Put Your Name and Contact info Here]
For additional resources, visit the following websites:
www.preventtogether.org The National Coalition to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation


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In a study published in the journal Cancer, Mass General researchers, with colleagues from Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, found that the majority of women who die from breast cancer do not have regular mammograms.
New study supports mammograms before age 50 to reduce breast cancer death
A new study by Mass General researchers supports initiation of breast cancer screening with regular mammograms before the age of 50. The American Cancer Society guidelines for early detection of breast cancer include yearly mammograms starting at age 40 and continuing for as long as a woman is in good health.
"Most deaths from breast cancer occur in unscreened women," according to the study's authors including Daniel B. Kopans, MD of the Mass General Department of Radiology and Barbara L. Smith, MD of the Mass General Department of Surgery.
"Furthermore, detecting and treating breast cancer in younger women to prevent death may further increase the disease-free life years saved," they added.
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UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center joins with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and other cancer centers across the nation in recognizing May as National Cancer Research Month, as declared by the United States Congress in 2007.
The Jonsson Cancer Center is designated a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer Institute, one of only 41 such centers in the nation. In July 2013 it was named among the top 12 cancer centers nationwide by U.S. News & World Report, a ranking it has held for the last 13 years.
The theme of this year's National Cancer Research Month, "Not a Statistic," honors patients, caregivers and advocates who have benefitted from cancer research. Throughout the month of May and across all our social media (including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest), the Jonsson Cancer Center is proud to join with the AACR to salute the programs, services and research that continue to benefit cancer patients. (Click here for more information on how to connect with us.)
Mission and Current Research
The cancer center's mission is to maintain the highest standards of excellence in patient care, education, basic science, clinical and translational research and cancer prevention and control. In honor of National Cancer Research Month, here are some leading-edge research highlights from the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center in our quest to find new and more effective therapies for cancer. The cancer center leads the way and/or is among the leaders in clinical trials testing of molecularly targeted therapies, including:
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Additional highlights include the Jonsson Cancer Center's work in survivorship and quality of life research in both adults and children. Dr. Patricia Ganz, a nationally renowned expert in the field, directs the cancer center's UCLA-LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center of Excellence, which provides clinical care and information on improving survivorship quality-of-life and offers community education on care and leading-edge research for survivors.
The Simms/Mann-UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology, which is part of the Jonsson Cancer Center, helps patients and their families enhance their wellness and address the challenges brought about by cancer and its treatments. The center facilitates partnership between patients and practitioners in the healing process and offers an extensive program of services to assist patients and family members from the point of diagnosis and beyond.
In 2013, the Jonsson Cancer Center was proud to introduce at its Women's Breast imaging centers, the Athena Breast Health Network. For the first time, the UC Medical Centers have come together to unite California women, physicians, and researchers to better personalize breast cancer prevention, screening and treatment, with the goal to follow patients from screening, to diagnosis, to treatment and ultimately survivorship, and to provide innovative and individualized treatment across the board.
Jonsson Cancer Center leaders have developed a focus in stem cell biology to study cancer stem cells, which are thought to be the cause of several cancers. Dr. Judith Gasson, the cancer center director, was a primary force behind the creation of a stem cell institute on campus, which has a major cancer focus.
Cancer center researchers also have been using nanotechnology to develop novel drug delivery systems, to determine if a cell is malignant by the way it feels and create a localized and controlled drug delivery method that is invisible to the immune system, which could provide newer and more effective treatments for cancer and other diseases. Additionally, cancer center investigators have teamed with researchers from the California Institute of Technology, the UCLA Institute for Molecular Medicine (IMED) and the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) in Seattle to develop new technologies for early detection and classification of cancers using nanotechnology, systems biology and molecular imaging.
UCLA and the California Institute of Technology have established Joint Center for Translational Medicine, which will advance experimental research into clinical applications, including the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as cancer. The center will build upon UCLA's strength and international reputation in conducting translational research.
For more information on National Cancer Research Month, visit the American Association for Cancer Research.
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UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has more than 240 researchers and clinicians engaged in disease research, prevention, detection, control, treatment and education. One of the nation's largest comprehensive cancer centers, the Jonsson center is dedicated to promoting research and translating basic science into leading-edge clinical studies. In July 2013, the Jonsson Cancer Center was named among the top 12 cancer centers nationwide by U.S. News & World Report, a ranking it has held for 14 consecutive years. For more information on the Jonsson Cancer Center, visit our website at http://www.cancer.ucla.edu.
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Attractions Krabi
As one of the premier tourist destinations in Thailand, Krabi has innumerable attractions, ensuring that visitors with any interest will find something to keep them entertained on their Krabi holiday. The following are some of the most popular attractions in Krabi:
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Regarded as the symbol of Krabi, Khao Khanap Nam are two mountains that are roughly 100 meters tall sit on both banks of Maenam Krabi River at the entrance to Krabi city. Prepare to be mesmerized by ...More info
Noppharat Thara is among Krabi's most famous beaches. Located only 6 km away from Ao Nang Bay, Noppharat Thara Beach features a 3-km white sandy beach full of rows of casuarinas and coconut tr...More info
Ao Nang is Krabi tourist central. The coastline of Ao Nang is twenty kilometers away from Krabi town, and six kilometers away from Noppharat Thara beach. Its scenic beach with relaxing ambiance makes...More info
Poda Island lives up to the standard of white sandy beach, glistening turquoise sea water and vibrant aquatic creatures like its neighboring beaches. Famous for its amazing natural phenomenon, the san...More info
Located in Sa Kaew district, 28 km from the main city of Krabi, The Green Lake is under the Khao Thong sub-district and is filled with eight small natural ponds, which is a locals' favourite rec...More info
Than Bok Khorani National Park, whose size counts in total of 37.5 Rai of Ao Luek Taysub district, covers an abundance of natural trekking routes, waterfalls, mangrove forests, Lot Cave, Phi Hua To Ca...More info
As one of the most striking rock formations, Hong Archipelago is a composition of 12 islets that vertically stretching from the North to the South of Krabi sea, near Phang Nga province. The islands ar...More info
The waterfall, located quite near to the Emerald pool, is in a shady forest area with numerous hot springs. The hot springs and cool streams converge on a slope to form lovely cascades of warm water w...More info
One of the biggest misunderstanding of this world-class beach destination is that it is an island---which it is not. The area of Railay is actually a large peninsula jutting out into the Andaman, but ...More info
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(a) The provisions of a confirmed plan bind the debtor and each creditor, whether or not the claim of such creditor is provided for by the plan, and whether or not such creditor has objected to, has accepted, or has rejected the plan.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in the plan or the order confirming the plan, the confirmation of a plan vests all of the property of the estate in the debtor.
Source(Pub. L. 95–598, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2650.)
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senate report no. 95–989
Subsection (a) binds the debtor and each creditor to the provisions of a confirmed plan, whether or not the claim of the creditor is provided for by the plan and whether or not the creditor has accepted, rejected, or objected to the plan. Unless the plan itself or the order confirming the plan otherwise provides, confirmation is deemed to vest all property of the estate in the debtor, free and clear of any claim or interest of any creditor provided for by the plan.
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Students majoring in sociology or criminal justice may plan to continue their work in graduate and professional schools. Others study sociology in preparation for careers in social work, teaching, law, business, criminal justice, or governmental service. Graduates in sociology may look toward careers in teaching, administration, or research.
Within the Department of Sociology, a student may choose the general sociology major, the criminal justice major, or a major in sociology with a concentration in criminal justice, social gerontology (Continuing Education only), urban studies, or social work and social welfare. Students finding an interest in sociology, but committed to majoring in other fields, may choose to minor in the department. The analytical skills and critical ability developed in this program are complementary to numerous other disciplines.
The possibility exists for the applied sociology-oriented student to design, in consultation with the department, an off-campus practicum/internship (CJ/SO 280, 380) for which college credit is given. Internships are required of students majoring in Criminal Justice, Social Gerontology, Urban Studies, and Social Work, and are optional for those choosing the General Sociology major. Many sociology courses may be used toward interdisciplinary majors as well as electives or General Education requirements.
Building on the College's strengths in Sociology and Psychology, the Criminal Justice major will prepare students for employment in those social services and criminal justice sectors which directly support police and government law enforcement efforts. The program will also prepare them for graduate work in these fields. The focus of the major will be to ensure that students understand the criminal justice system in the United States as it is related to class structure, race, ethnicity, and gender so that they will develop a more person-centered understanding of crime and law enforcement. Counseling skills, coupled with an understanding of individuals' behavior within families and groups in society, will ensure that students, as leaders in the community and as professionals, are prepared for respectful and effective interaction with citizens.
This focus on a person-centered orientation, rooted in the discipline of Sociology, also provides a strong foundation from which "action-oriented" ethics teaching can be provided. Our students, through both core and major courses, as well as in their Criminal Justice field experiences, will be exposed to and practice ethical reasoning and will work to gain an understanding of the perspective of others.
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13.2 For air transportation dispute, the limitation of litigation actions is 2 years from the day on which the aircraft arrives at the destination, should arrive at the destination, or on which the carriage terminates, except as otherwise provided in the laws of the country where the appellate court locates.
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Sorry this might be somewhat long, but I enlisted a couple weeks ago and got a relatively soon ship date. I ship in just under 3 weeks, but I am having problems with my running. To be honest I can only run 1/4 of a mile before my lungs start to give. I try to make myself push through but my endurance is killing me. I have also tried slowing down. No help. Should I see if I can get my ship date pushed back? The last thing I want to do is get discharged because I cannot run. My push ups and situps are good. Oh I have bct at Fort Jackson if that helps any.
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Your ship date will not get pushed back.
Dont worry, your running will get better while you are there. For now, if you can only run a 1/4 mile, then run a 1/4 mile and then walk for a minute before you start running again. Just slow your pace down and keep going.
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Here is a 3 week program to get you to the point of running a full mile,
Run/jog 2 minutes, walk 8 minutes, repeat 4 times. Do this every other day for 4 days.
Run Jog 4 Minutes, walk for 5 minutes, Repeat 4 times, every other day for 4 days.
Run/Jog 6 Minutes, walk for 2 minutes, repeat 4 times every other day... but now on your days in between, do 20 second sprints, 4 times, with a 1 minute rest in between each sprint.
Then run/jog 8-9 Minutes straight. This should be about a mile. Your are now ready to test at reception.
If you feel shin splints don't worry, those are normal, but if you have any pain in your rear thigh/buttox area, stretch and ice it, and take a couple of days off.
This is a faster than usual program, but with three weeks, this may be of the only help.
Good luck!
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Holy **** your having trouble after just a 1/4 mile? What have you been doing with your life?!
dandruff1138's post is sound advice. I would follow that. Best of luck.


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The economic problems facing the average American can affect much more than a bank account.
One loud message from Occupy Wall Street is an outcry against income inequality. The flipside of that issue, and another grievance of the movement, is sky-high levels of personal debt. When working Americans are taking home less during the recovery, and have seen their share of national income falling for three decades, they must turn to debt to plug the holes and cover the basics. And there are millions of Americans who aren't even lucky enough to have a job right now.
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It's not just a risk to physical health, but also greatly affects mental health. More than one-third of those in their survey had symptoms of major depression. The NBER study found a higher number of suicide attempts. And for every 100 foreclosures, that study found a 12 percent increase in anxiety-related hospitalizations and emergency room visits.
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It's pretty clear that foreclosures, as Mike Konczal says, are a lose-lose-lose situation financially. Neither the borrower, the lender, nor the community benefit -- they all suffer. It's also clear that they're a lose-lose situation in terms of health.
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At a basic level, a country's overall economic success does predict its people's well-being, but the healthiest and happiest countries in the world are not the richest. Rather, they are countries where wealth is shared widely and more equally... Indeed, in country-to-country comparisons, researchers find that the greater the difference between the richest and the poorest in a society, the worse off everyone in that society seems to be.
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Almost all my friends think I am crazy; not because I am, but because I truly love winter.
Now don't get me wrong. There are a lot of things that winter creates that I am not a total fan of. But all things have their down side and their up side.
I mean tell me how much you love getting in a car that has been parked in the middle of a parking lot on a July day when the temperature is 102 degrees?
It's really, all relative.
Harry Truman used to say "If you can't stand the heat, then get out of the kitchen." Well winter is that way. If you can't stand it and hate it so much, why are you here?
Once again relativity plays into the equation. If you have been somewhere where they have real winters for any length of time, you actually come to appreciate our veritable tropical winters. Yeah last month it did get really cold here (at my house I saw the thermometer, right or wrong, drop to -18 below zero) but that is really the exception. Try that same temperature on any day in Rock Springs, Wyo. but add to it the 20 mph wind that almost constantly blows there. Or go to upstate New York where Lake Erie and Lake Ontario dump snow mercilessly. And this is not the white fluffy stuff we usually get; it is as wet as is possible in almost every storm that comes across the area.
Or go to Indiana as rain pours down in January and then the sky clears. If you think that little skating rink we had on the roads in Carbon County last Monday morning was bad because of the light rain that fell, try that scenario when it freezes to the streets in huge sheets half an inch thick.
But I don't love winter here because it is less of a winter experience or different than it is in other places. I love winter here because it makes me feel alive.
Personally I love all the seasons, so I just can't say winter is my favorite. However it does have a lot of favorite things about it.
1. I get a kick out of using my tractor to clear the snow when it falls on my driveway. I also, when I have time, like clearing my neighbors' driveways too. I know, just a big kid with a big toy. So what? Shouldn't we all have fun?
2. I don't generally mind shoveling snow. Just like cutting the grass, cleaning up leaves, or planting the garden, it is part of the cycle of life that we all face. Besides, it makes for great exercise. I laugh at people who complain about cleaning their sidewalks but will think of nothing to go down to a local gym and pay for the privilege of working out, while doing no real, productive work. Once a guy even told me he hated cleaning snow in the morning because then he didn't have time to work out on the bowflex in his basement before he went to work.
3. The cold air is wonderful. It makes me breath deeper and is generally fresher to my senses than hot summer air where everything biological that is dead is decaying. Sure, fresh cut grass smells really good until it lays in a pile, gets wet and the sun hits it. Other dead biological matter is even more putrid in the hot summer sun.
4. Whether I take out the four wheeler, the snow mobile or the dog sled, I love the dust of snow that cascades over me. Snow is magical and beautiful. No it isn't great to drive in, largely because most of the time we don't drive in it, not because we can't learn. The problem with snow in our society is that it slows us down and we don't like that. Snow is a patient teacher; in fact snow teaches just that, to be patient.
5. A hike through the snow with snow shoes in a remote area is a site to see. Getting away from the road and the ugly, dirty piles our removal methods and vehicles create brings one into a whole new world. Unlike a summer hike, one can see how busy the wilderness is. A rabbit's tracks here, a deer's telltale footprint there. The natural stillness of a pleasant sunny winter's day in the backcountry is immeasurable.
6. Nothing is better than to be sitting at our dining room table, eating some warm soup my wife poured love into and watch the snowflakes fall. True, many days we must go out into it and fight the ice and roads, but the rewards come on those days when we don't need to do that. People are so hung up on going, why not sit and stay awhile.
7. Winter teaches us about ourselves and particularly about our frailties. As humans we have no natural coat to protect us. We don't have the instinct on how to keep warm or how to light a fire when everything is wet. It reminds us of our humanity and our short time to be had on this Earth. I find this not to be all bad. It makes me keep things in perspective. To survive we must depend on good planning, our wits and other beings. There is nothing wrong with an ego check once in awhile and winter often provides that whether it be in the form of an ungraceful slip on the ice or a machine that we can depend on in dry weather hung up in a dip in the road because we can't get traction.
Okay some of that is pretty philisophical. But winter provides that for me. I try to make the best of it. There was a time when I too cussed the snow and the ice on the windshield. At times I still don't like it, but again it is part of where we live.
It's part of the diversity of life that comes from living in such a great place.
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