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A Behavioral Medicine Intervention among Poorly Controlled Adult Type 1 Diabetes Patients - a Randomized Controlled Trial
Year: 2008
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Authors: SUSANNE AMSBERG, THERESE ANDERBRO, REGINA WREDLING, JAN LISSPERS, PER-ERIC LINS, ULF ADAMSON, UNN-BRITT JOHANSSON, Stockholm, Sweden, Östersund, Sweden
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Results: A recent meta-analysis found evidence for the effectiveness of psychological treatments in improving glycemic control in children and adolescents but not in adults with type 1 diabetes. In the present study we investigated the effects of a behavioral medicine intervention supported by a maintenance program on HbA1c and self-care behaviors among poorly controlled adult type 1 diabetes patients up to 12 months. 94 patients who met inclusion criteria, diabetes for at least two years, age 18-65 years, HbA1c > 7.5% and BMI < 30 kg/m2 were randomly assigned either to an intervention group or a control group. Patients in the intervention group participated in a behavioral medicine intervention with the aim of improving self-care and metabolic control. The program was mainly delivered in a group format, but individual sessions were also included. A basic program of eight sessions with the purpose to map behaviors and to teach tools suitable for behavior change was given over eight weeks. In a subsequent structured maintenance program with focus on maintaining behavior changes participants were followed up to 12 months. At the end of the study, significant differences were observed with respect to HbA1c (P<0.05), well-being (P<0.01), diabetes-related distress (P<0.01), frequency of blood glucose testing (P<0.05), fear of hypoglycemia (P<0.05), perceived stress (P<0.05) and depression (P<0.05), all of which improving more in the intervention group compared with the control group. We conclude that this behavioral medicine intervention seems to offer a promising approach to poorly controlled adult patients with type 1 diabetes worthy of further evaluation in clinical practice.
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The Photographers' Gallery
The Photographers' Gallery is the largest public gallery in London dedicated to photography. From the latest emerging talent, to historical archives and established artists – we are the place to see photography in all its forms.
The Photographers' Gallery unveiled its new home for international and British photography in the heart of London's Soho on Saturday 19 May 2012.
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Thursday 10.00 – 20.00
Sunday 11.30 – 18.00
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The Gallery has developed a reputation as this country's primary venue for contemporary photography. One of its major achievements has been to establish photography within a wide viewing public, making it more popular and accessible. The gallery was the first in the country to show key names in world photography such as André Kertesz, Jaques-Henri Lartigue and Irving Penn, and has been instrumental in encouraging the inclusion of photography in the programme of leading galleries and museums. An integrated programme of exhibitions and educational events continues to present the most innovative developments in photography as well as nuturing new talent.
The Photographers' Gallery has been instrumental in establishing and promoting the names of contemporary British photographers including Martin Parr and Fay Goodwin. More recently, the Gallery has introduced significant international artists working with photography, such as Rineke Dijkstra, Annelies Strba, Catherine Opie and Boris Mikhailov to audiences in Britain. We also place strong emphasis on facilitating the production of new work by emerging artists, both from Britain and abroad in the form of commissions. The Gallery stages exhibitions which throw new light on the history of photography through exhibitions such as Francesca Woodman, Robert Capa, Gordon Parks and Garry Winogrand. Every year, the Gallery hosts and produces the Deutsche Börse Photography Prize, now recognised as one of the most important international art awards.
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Noémie Goudal: Southern Light Stations
- 2 October 2015 — 10 January 2016 *on now
This exhibition presents the artist's first major solo show in London, and consists of entirely new and previously unseen works.
It continues Goudal's interest in manmade interventions into the natural world through photographs which portray complex and ambiguous constructions created by the artist within the landscape.
Reflecting a fascination with human's relationship to the sky, the exhibition draws upon a rich history of myths, legends, religious symbolism and early scientific theories. Through photographs, stereoscopes and architectural installations the exhibition aims to explore the intangible nature of celestial space - long considered a mirror of terrestrial turmoil as well as an expression of the sacred.
Burden of Proof: The Construction of Visual Evidence
- 2 October 2015 — 10 January 2016 *on now
Burden of Proof: The Construction of Visual Evidence examines the way photographic images have been harnessed as evidence in instances of crimes or acts of violence suffered by individuals or groups.
The use of photography as factual evidence in the courtroom became an essential tool in the service of justice from the late 1800s. Over the following century however, the reliability of photographic 'facts' were ardently debated, sometimes legitimately contested and often contradicted.
The exhibition presents eleven case studies spanning the period from the invention of 'metric' photography of crime scenes in the 19th century to the reconstruction of a drone attack in Pakistan in 2012 using digital and satellite technologies. These offer an analysis of the historical and geopolitical contexts in which the images appeared, as well as their purpose, production process and dissemination.
Print Sales Gallery: Evgenia Arbugaeva
- 5 November 2015 — 16 January 2016 *on now
This is the first UK solo show of the award winning Russian artist, Evgenia Arbugaeva (b.1985. Russia). The exhibition includes two bodies of work Weather Man (2013) and Tiksi (2009-12).
Weather Man is inspired by the solitary life of a meteorologist living on a remote peninsular in northern Russia. Having met Vyacheslav Korotki by chance on a journey through the artic, Arbugaeva remained at his outpost for two weeks, photographing his day to day life, unique surrounding and the isolation of his existence.
Tiksi depicts Arbugaeva's hometown, a Siberian settlement on the shore of the Artic Ocean. Featuring ethereal images the series captures the light, landscape and spirit of the town through the personal story of Tanya, a young local girl.
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Casey Moir is a graduate from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as an Industrial Arts major specializing in Auto. He is currently teaching at Laguna Hills High School and has the benefit of 17 years of Toyota/ Lexus experience. He is a Master ASE certified technician with lots of hands on experience. This combined with an easy demeanor makes a fact filled lecture along with down to earth stories to keep you current in the industry. He constantly think of ways to make your learning experience fun which makes classes here at Saddleback College a great experience. Please go to caseymoir.com to see his years of car and motorcycle projects from mild to wild.


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Jason Anthony Rocco Spezza (born June 13, 1983) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, an alternate captain of the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Spezza is known for his speed and playmaking abilities, and centres Ottawa's number one scoring line.
After beginning his major junior career at the early age of 15 in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Spezza was selected second overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft by the Ottawa Senators. Playing in the American Hockey League (AHL) in 2004–05 due to the NHL lockout, he won the Les Cunningham Award as league MVP with the Binghamton Senators. In 2005–06, Spezza set an Ottawa Senators franchise record with 71 assists, while hitting the 90-point mark for the first of two times in his NHL career.
Internationally, Spezza has represented Team Canada at three World Junior Championships and two World Championships. When he made his World Junior debut in 2000, he became just the third 16-year-old in history to make the team, behind Wayne Gretzky and Eric Lindros.
Jason was born to Italian parents Rino and Donna Spezza in Mississauga, Ontario. He has twin siblings; a sister, Michelle, and a brother, Matthew, an ice hockey goaltender currently playing in the International Hockey League (IHL). Growing up in the Toronto area, he watched the Toronto Maple Leafs, but has cited Mario Lemieux as his favourite player as a child.[1]
Baby modeling career
At the age of 1, Spezza won a baby contest and began his youth modelling career. The victory resulted in Spezza becoming the poster boy for Baby, a Broadway musical that played at Toronto's O'Keefe Centre in the summer of 1984. At five years old, Spezza was chosen for a Minute Maid commercial. Two years later, he modelled clothing for stores Woolco and Kmart.[2][3]
Playing career
Junior years
At 15-years-old, Spezza began his major junior career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Brampton Battalion in 1998–99. He recorded beyond a point-per-game pace as an underaged player with 71 points in 67 games. After one season with the Battalion, he was then required to enter the OHL Priority Draft and was selected by the expansion Mississauga Ice Dogs in the team's inaugural season in 1999–2000. He recorded 61 points in 52 games that season before being traded 15 games into the 2000–01 season to the Windsor Spitfires. Spezza went on to record a career high 116 points in 66 games that season.
Going into the 2001 NHL Entry Draft having been named the Top CHL Prospect,[4] Spezza would be drafted second overall by the Ottawa Senators after Ilya Kovalchuk went to the Atlanta Thrashers. The Senators' second overall pick originally belonged to the New York Islanders, but was traded to Ottawa along with Zdeno Chára and Bill Muckalt for Alexei Yashin on draft day.
After one more OHL season split between the Spitfires and the Belleville Bulls, resulting in a 105-point season, Spezza began his professional career in the American Hockey League (AHL).
Ottawa Senators (2002–2005)
Following Spezza's fourth OHL season in 2001–02, he was assigned to the Senators' AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins for the 2002 Calder Cup playoffs, where he made his professional debut, playing in 3 post-season games and recording 1 goal. Spezza made his NHL debut the next season in 2002–03 with Ottawa, playing in 33 games and recording 21 points. He played the majority of the season, however, in the AHL with Ottawa's new affiliate, the Binghamton Senators, and was called up regularly to replace injured Ottawa players. He also competed in 3 playoff games with Ottawa during his rookie season, helping the team in its 2003 playoff run to the semifinals. The Senators came within one game of the Finals, losing to the eventual Stanley Cup champion New Jersey Devils.
Spezza played his first full NHL season with the Senators in 2003–04 and scored 22 goals and 55 points in 78 games. However, due to the subsequent NHL lockout, Spezza returned to the AHL in 2004–05. Scoring 117 points with Binghamton, he outscored Mike Cammalleri of the Manchester Monarchs by 8 points to capture the John B. Sollenberger Trophy as the league's leading scorer. Spezza was also awarded the Les Cunningham Award as league MVP.
Ottawa Senators (2005–present)
With NHL play set to resume in 2005–06, Spezza returned to Ottawa. Having traded centres Radek Bonk and Todd White off-season, the Senators started Spezza on the first line between Dany Heatley and rookie Brandon Bochenski, who was Spezza's linemate in Binghamton. After captain Daniel Alfredsson replaced Bochenski on the top line (Bochenski was soon thereafter traded), the trio, nicknamed the 'CASH' and 'Pizza' line,[5] established themselves as one of the most productive line in the NHL. Wingers Alfredsson and Heatley both finished tied for fourth in league scoring with 103 points, while Spezza tallied 90 points despite an injury-shortened 68-game season. His 71 assists established a team single-season record and was second in the league behind Joe Thornton of the San Jose Sharks (96 assists). In the 2006 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Senators defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round, but fell to the Buffalo Sabres in five games. Spezza added 14 points in 10 post-season games.
During the summer of 2006, Spezza underwent successful back surgery. The following season, he continued on the same pace with Heatley and Alfredsson before suffering another injury. He managed a career-high 34 goals and finished with 87 points in 67 games. On May 19, 2007, he scored a goal and an assist as the Senators defeated the Buffalo Sabres in the Eastern Conference final 4 games to 1. They moved to the Stanley Cup finals against the Anaheim Ducks, but lost in five games after the Spezza-Heatley-Alfredsson line failed to perform against Samuel Påhlsson's checking line, backed by star defencemen Scott Niedermayer and Chris Pronger. Spezza finished the playoffs with a franchise-record 22 post-season points, tied with linemates Alfredsson and Heatley.
Beginning 2007–08 in the last season of his contract, Spezza signed a seven-year contract extension with the Senators worth $49 million on November 2, 2007.[6] Late that season, on February 9, 2008, Spezza scored his first NHL hat-trick during a 6–1 Senators victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Spezza contributed to all of his team's goals, for a career-high 6-point night.[citation needed] He finished tying his career-high in goals with 34 and establishing a new personal mark for points with 92. The Senators, however, failed to advance past the first round following their Stanley Cup run the previous season, falling to the Pittsburgh Penguins in four games.
The 2008–09 season was a disappointing one for both Spezza and the Senators. Though he managed to remain injury-free and played in all of his team's 82 games for the first time in his NHL career, his point production decreased. Spezza managed 73 points in 82 games, and while still respectable, the numbers were his lowest totals since his first full NHL season in 2003–04. The team struggled all season long, and would miss the playoffs for the first time since 1995–96.
Despite missing 22 games due to injury in the 2009-10 season, Spezza still managed to score 23 goals and pick up 34 assists for 57 points in 60 games to finish second on the team in scoring. In the first round of the playoffs, the Senators lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins 4 games to 2. Spezza finished with 1 goal and 6 assists for 7 points in the six games. He also led the team in shots on goal with 24.[7] However, Spezza's poor defensive play and costly turnovers in that series resulted in him being booed by fans at Scotiabank Place, and the following off-season was rife with speculation that he would be traded.[8] Spezza himself admitted that he would not object to a trade out of Ottawa.[9] Ultimately, no trade was forthcoming and Spezza remained an Ottawa Senator.
On Sunday, December 26, 2010, in a 3–1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, Spezza was checked from behind into the boards by Penguins defenseman Kris Letang. Letang received a two-minute penalty for boarding and Spezza was expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks due to the shoulder injury he suffered as a result from Letang's hit from behind.[10]
International play
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Spezza at the 2008 World Championships
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|2009 Switzerland
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|2002 Czech Republic
|2001 Russia
|2000 Sweden
As a junior, Spezza represented Canada's national junior team three consecutive years. He made his debut at the 2000 World Junior Championshiops, becoming just the third 16-year-old to make the team in Team Canada history, after Wayne Gretzky and Eric Lindros (this feat was also accomplished the same year by defenceman Jay Bouwmeester and Sidney Crosby in 2004). Spezza contributed 2 assists in 7 games as Canada captured a bronze medal. He returned in 2001 for a second consecutive bronze medal, while improving to 3 goals and 3 assists. Spezza made it to the gold medal game with Team Canada in his third and final World Junior appearance in 2002, but lost to Russia to earn the silver.
As a member of the Senators, Spezza was made a reserve for Team Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, but did not play. He would make his men's debut for Team Canada at the 2008 World Championships, being named to the team along with Senators linemate Dany Heatley. He earned a silver medal, losing to Russia in the gold medal game. With the Senators failing to make the NHL playoffs the following year, Spezza again represented Canada at the 2009 World Championships. He won another silver medal, losing to Russia in the gold medal game for the second consecutive year. Spezza, along with Finland's Niko Kapanen and fellow Canadian Steven Stamkos, finished the tournament tied for first in goal scoring with 7.[11]
Despite his success with the national team in the two previous World Championships, as well as being named a reserve for the 2006 Olympic team, Spezza was left off Team Canada's initial summer camp roster in preparation for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. However, after veteran Joe Sakic announced his retirement and Ryan Getzlaf declared he required more time to recover from injury, Spezza was invited to fill in one of the vacant spots.[12]
Off the ice
Community programs
Spezza participates in numerous activities outside of hockey, especially the "Spelling with Spezza" program. Winners receive a poster of Spezza and a pair of tickets to a Senators' home game. The program recognizes the importance of spelling. Spezza visits selected classes registered for the program. Last season over 600 classes in the Ottawa-Gatineau area participated in Spelling with Spezza.[13] He also contributes to Ronald McDonald House Charities.[14]
Personal life
Spezza wed his girlfriend, Jennifer Snell, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on July 25, 2009. The ceremony took place at Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica and the reception was held across the street at the National Gallery of Canada. Many of his current and past teammates were in attendance including Ray Emery, Antoine Vermette, Brendan Bell, Chris Phillips, Chris Neil, and Senators owner Eugene Melnyk. However, close friend and former line-mate Dany Heatley was not in attendance.
On June 8, 2010, Spezza's wife Jennifer gave birth to the couple's first child, a daughter named Sophia Donna, at St. Joseph's Health Centre in Toronto.[15][16]
Spezza was on the cover of the NHL 2K8 video game for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox and the Xbox 360 video game consoles.[17] He is also a spokesperson for Jubilee Fine Jewellers in Ottawa.


text: Patrick Patten is co-founder of the Thoroughbred Bloggers Alliance, and has been blogging for over 6 years. He took part in the Mark Kaufman workshop in 2008 about the power of blogs, and joined the TPA shortly after. He is a homer for Monmouth Park, and when he's not blogging he works in the Natural Gas industry, has a lovely wife, and 3 beautiful daughters who are growing up too fast.


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We spent this weekend reminiscing. A lot. It was 10 years ago that we were in China for the first time. Holding a feisty, determined, pint-sized survivor, with a half-dollar sized hole in her heart. I still remember how it felt as those last moments inched by before I would finally become her mama: standing in a smoke-filled room, my ears filled with sounds of a language I didn't understand, my sweaty palm clutching a frayed referral picture of a tiny baby. And waiting, waiting, waiting to be handed that very baby, who was to be my baby from that moment into … [Read more...]
what 10 years looks like.
a dirty secret in adoption
My heart is naturally bent toward encouragement. Focusing on the good stuff. And as an adoptive mama, I can't even begin to put into words all the ways that the Lord has blessed me through my children. The work He has done in them, and in me... good stuff. But I have learned that sometimes the best way to encourage is to go beyond the warm fuzzies. To be a truth-teller... a person who loves by sharing the harder things - the things we don't like to talk about - in order to enlighten and encourage those who are on a similar, difficult path. It's no fun to go there, but … [Read more...]
orphan sunday
Today is Orphan Sunday. We watched a video in church that was created to celebrate all the children who have come home to families in our church through adoption. Some from Ethiopia. South Korea. Alabama. And a few especially adorable ones from China that, when their faces flashed across the screen, might have made me tear up a little. Especially their faces before they came home. It's not that they didn't have a roof over their heads. Or clothes on their backs. Or food in their belly. It's that they didn't have parents, a mama to snuggle … [Read more...]
become a mentoring mom
I am so. excited. This project has been in the *dream* stage for a long time. But with a website overhaul pending, and realizing our need for more organizational and informational supports to make No Hands But Ours all it can be, the time to turn this dream into reality is now. Joining me on this adventure are Rebecca, Liberty, Becky, Amy and Sheryl. All moms of precious kiddos from China, who just happen to have special needs. All passionate advocates for the orphan. And all just as excited as I am to be working together to launch this crazy big idea. And we … [Read more...]
Maria's Big House of Hope spotlight: Nathalie
**Today Show Hope and I are switching blogs. I'm sharing over there and they're sharing over here. So excited to share this sweet little one - and all about Show Hope Care Centers - with y'all.** Back in 2003, Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife, Mary Beth, founded Show Hope out of their desire to see more children find their way into forever families. Though many families they talked to desired to adopt, the financial costs to adoption were simply prohibitive. Since its inception, Show Hope has helped provide forever homes through Adoption Aid grants for more than … [Read more...]
biggest and littlest
Been thinking a lot about adoption lately. April marked 2 years home with Tallula. May was the month we traveled to China for Sophie in 2006 and Isabelle in 2005. It's also the month Esther passed away in 2011. And June will mark 10 years since the Lord opened our eyes to caring for the orphan. 10 years, y'all. (Excuse me while I take a moment to feel very, very old.) June was also the month we traveled to China for Jude in 2008 and Shepherd in 2009. Yep. Adoption has been on my mind for so many reasons. Usually, when I look at pictures of my … [Read more...]
we don't celebrate gotcha day
... because gotcha day looks like this. Oh my heart. Just look at her sweet 27-month-old self. Confused. Sad. And perched uncomfortably in the arms of a complete stranger with a few peace offerings clutched in her tiny hands. More and more it hurts my heart to look back at gotcha day pictures. Because while I was positively beaming (and sweating!) - after all this moment is the culmination of months of prayer, effort, expectations and a rapidly growing sense of mother love - my child was heartbroken on this day. She's lost what she thought to be her … [Read more...]
there's no such thing as an easy adoption.
Note: When I write about adoption, I'm speaking to other Christians. I can't write about adoption "in general" without beginning and ending with my faith. Separating my feelings and beliefs on adoption from my feelings and beliefs about Jesus is simply impossible. I think C.S. Lewis sums it up perfectly: "I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else." I can only see adoption through the lenses by which I see everything: Christ. Adoption would never have been part of my story apart … [Read more...]
fundraising family? orphan ministry? read on.
Lots of y'all commented and emailed me privately about your adoption fundraisers and orphan ministries and I'm so excited to for November now! But I need something first. Please email me a square button or logo - like the one below that my sweet girl made for me - so I can add you and your efforts on behalf of the orphan to my sidebar. It can be any size, I'll edit it to the correct dimensions, but it does need to be square. If you don't have a button, let me know. And if you know of anyone that's fundraising for adoption, please share... the more the … [Read more...]
for the orphan
Hello. I'm Stefanie. And this is my blog. Thought an introduction might be in order since it's been so long. I mean, it's been months since I've sat down to really write anything here. I know I've posted pictures, but writing has been more elusive. It's not that I haven't thought about it, or that I don't have anything to say. But by the time I sit down and try to compose my thoughts, someone (offenders shall remain nameless) asks for lunch. Or to color. Or to play a game. Or go outside. Or whatever. I'm sure all you mamas get the picture. But Orphan Sunday … [Read more...]


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Looking for this season's surprise fantasy stars? Take a look at some of these names...
Matt Schaub, quarterback, Houston Texans
The only question with Schaub is, Can he stay healthy? If he does, he has the potential to throw for 4,000 yards and 25 TDs. He has an elite receiver to throw to in Andre Johnson, and the Texans don't have a true red zone running back. That means they'll likely throw more than most teams down near the end zone, giving Schaub the potential for more TD passes.
Felix Jones, running back, Dallas Cowboys
Jones was an explosive playmaker as a rookie, but the Cowboys didn't get him the ball enough. That will change this season. Expect Jones to be a big part of the Dallas gameplan and turn in a ton of big plays in 2009.
Leon Washington, running back, New York Jets
Like Felix Jones, Washington is another gamebreaker set to take a larger role this year. Expect the Jets to use him as a running back and as a wide receiver. Washington has the ability to turn almost any play into a touchdown.
Fred Jackson, running back, Buffalo Bills
He's already a lock to start the season's first four games, as regular Bills starter Marshawn Lynch is suspended. Jackson is a very hard runner with good hands. Expect him to produce early on.
Laveranues Coles, wide receiver, Cincinnati Bengals
Coles steps into a great situation. Former Bengals receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh racked up a ton of catches as Carson Palmer's possession receiver. Now, Coles will fill that role. Defenses always focus on Chad Ochocinco, so expect Coles to have a career year as long as he stays healthy.
Anthony Gonzalez, wide receiver, Indianapolis Colts
With Marvin Harrison gone, Gonzalez will move into the starting lineup for the Colts. I don't have to tell you that he has a great quarterback in Peyton Manning, and Gonzalez is entering his third season, a year in which many wide receivers break out statistically. Gonzalez is a steady receiver with good hands who should benefit from the attention that Reggie Wayne gets from opposing defenses.
Earl Bennett, wide receiver, Chicago Bears
We don't yet know who Jay Cutler's go-to receiver will be in Chicago, but Bennett has as good a chance as anyone. He struggled to pick up the playbook as a rookie, but Bennett is still a good route runner with solid hands. And best of all, he was a teammate of Cutler's at Vanderbilt. These two might recapture that chemistry.
Brent Celek, tight end, Philadelphia Eagles
Celek broke out during last year's playoffs, catching 19 passes and scoring three touchdowns in three post-season games. With L.J. Smith gone, Celek will play a much bigger role in the passing game this season and could be one of Donovan McNabb's favorite targets.


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2014 Calendar Collection
Yes I know I'm late. To publish a calendar collection in March sounds crazy… really sorry but don't have too much time… kids, work, duties… again all about time. Anyway hope you enjoy it!.
As usual, spanish and english version with white and black backgrounds. Click to get a high resolution version!.
2014 Crisis Calendar (fixed)
My latest calendar design, Crisis Calendar, a calendar of time we live in.
Despite its appearance it's a perfectly functional calendar. If you need some clues of how it works I could tell you months are columns and the first day of week is Monday.
With this design I want to emphasize not only its simplicity, there is no indication of the day number, or the month, or even the year we are in, but also its symbolic using simple scratches on wall as unique element of representation… like the count of someone trapped somewhere.
Not a easy read calendar, it is almost hidden, in the sight of all but somehow occult… it will be our secret.
Hopefully it will be some kind of countdown to this crisis don't want to leave us.
Dedicated to Eduardo Blanco… the RevitMan! Hey guy you'll love this one!!
There is also a white background version.
Buy print at Society6
2012 Matrix Calendar
It's a calendar based in Matrix effect. I did it using the nice Matrix Code NFI and Miltown2 fonts. I know it looks a little bit crazy, but believe me it's a fully working calendar.
You only need to know two basic rules: each column represents a month and each week look like a colour gradient, starting on Monday (the darker). Despite of the characters, they all are random. Each week also has it's own alpha level, it helps reading and also mimic the Matrix effect.
I was developing code for my "Crisis Calendar" (the simplest calendar ever) when I noticed that my draft files were really close to something similar to the unforgettable Matrix code screen . I spend a little time adapting it so I'm not sure if I will have time enough to finish my other calendar ideas before the end of year.
Download PDF, vector based, 2012 Matrix Calendar.
Merry Christmas!
2012 Grass Calendar
An updated version of my generative grass calendar.
Download pdf:
English, White Background: JO-D-111120-GrassCalendar-ing-white
English, Black Background: JO-D-111120-GrassCalendar-ing-black
Spanish, White Background: JO-D-111120-GrassCalendar-esp-white
Spanish, Black Background: JO-D-111120-GrassCalendar-esp-black
Black background sample.
2012 Binary Calendar
No language… that's the nice thing of binary World!.
2012 Binary Calendar Black. See JPG. Download PDF.
2012 Binary Calendar White. See JPG. Download PDF.


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The Hope Clinic will be closed Monday.
The free medical clinic will resume normal operating hours on Mondays beginning April 8. Patient sign-in begins at 5 p.m. and the Mid-Ohio Mobile Market outside the clinic will begin providing food at 5:30 p.m. to those who qualify.
The Hope Clinic is located in the Ross County Health District's Nurse-of-the-Day Clinic at the Ross County Service Center, 475 Western Ave.


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Brainwave entrainment
|This article needs attention from an expert in Neuroscience. The specific problem is: the article in its current form is not about Brainwave entrainment, but about the use of acoustic phenomena in proprietary practices based on pseudoscience. (November 2008)
Brainwave entrainment is any practice that aims to cause brainwave frequencies to fall into step with a periodic stimulus having a frequency corresponding to the intended brain-state (for example, to induce sleep), usually attempted with the use of specialized software. It purportedly depends upon a "frequency following" response on the assumption that the human brain has a tendency to change its dominant EEG frequency towards the frequency of a dominant external stimulus.[citation needed] Such a stimulus may be aural, as in the case of binaural or monaural beats and isochronic tones, photic (visual), as with a dreamachine, a combination of the two with a mind machine, or electromagnetic radiation.
|This section's factual accuracy is disputed. (October 2015)
Hemispheric synchronization, a potential and generally desired result of brainwave entrainment, refers to a state when the brainwave pattern of the right and left hemispheres become alike. A person with similar activity in both hemispheres is alleged (typically by companies trying to sell a product) to be happier, more optimistic, more emotionally stable and less prone to mental illness. Increased levels of synchronization are found naturally in people who meditate regularly and people who are very content with their lives in general.[1]
Aural entrainment[edit]
|Some or all of this section's listed sources may not be reliable. (October 2015)
Binaural beats[edit]
Two tones close in frequency generate a beat frequency at the difference of the frequencies, which is generally subsonic. For example, a 495 Hz tone and 505 Hz tone will produce a subsonic 10 Hz beat, roughly in the middle of the alpha waves range. The "carrier frequency" (e.g., the 505 Hz in the example above), is also said by some to affect the quality of the transformative experience.[citation needed] This effect is achieved without either ear hearing the pulse when headphones are used. Instead, the brain produces the pulse by combining the two tones. Each ear hears only a steady tone. Although some have claimed that these frequencies do provide help in treating certain medical conditions,[2] there is not a wide acceptance by the medical community to adopt the practice of brainwave entrainment for emotional/mental disorders.[citation needed]
|Some or all of this section's listed sources may not be reliable. (October 2015)
Monaural beats[edit]
Binaural beats were first discovered in 1839 by H. Dove, a German experimenter. At that time, binaural beats were considered to be a special case of monaural beats. Binaural beats are not the same as monaural beats. Binaural beats are perceived by presenting two different tones at slightly different pitches (or frequencies) separately into each ear. This effect is produced in the brain, not in the ears as with monaural beats. It is produced by the neural output from the ears and created within the olivary body within the brain, in its attempt to "locate" the direction of the sound based on phase.[3]
Only monaural beats are the result of the arithmetic (vector) sum of the waveforms of the two tones as they add or subtract from one another, becoming louder and quieter and louder again.[3][unreliable source?]
Monaural and binaural beats are rarely encountered in nature, but in man-made objects, monaural beats occur frequently. For example, two large engines running at slightly different speeds will send "surges" of vibrations through the deck of a ship or jet plane. The lower pitched tone is called the carrier and the upper tone is called the offset.[3]
Monaural beats occur in the open air and external to the ears. For example, when two guitar strings of slightly different frequencies are plucked simultaneously, monaural beats strike the ear. Binaural beats played through loudspeakers become monaural beats.[3] Binaural tones require headphones to be effective.[4]
To hear monaural beats, both tones must be of the same amplitude. However binaural beats can be heard when the tones have different amplitudes. They can even be heard if one of the tones is below the hearing threshold.[5] Noise reduces the perceived volume of monaural beats whereas noise actually increases the loudness of binaural beats.[5]
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Isochronic tones[edit]
"Isochronic tones are evenly spaced tones which turn on and off quickly."[3][unreliable source?] Unlike binaural and monaural beats, isochronic tones do not rely on the combination of two tones – the "beat" is created manually by turning a tone on and off.[4]
Music Modulation and Audio Filtering[edit]
Modulating sound is a way to produce brainwave entrainment using something as complex as a musical track.[4][unreliable source?] In effect, this is "embedding" brainwave entrainment into the audio. Any sound can be used, from nature sounds to white noise to a full classical symphony.[4][unreliable source?]
Modulation works by rhythmically adjusting a component in the sound.[4][unreliable source?] For example, volume modulation would be used to increase and decreases the volume to create the rhythmic stimulus necessary for entrainment to occur.[4][unreliable source?]
The problem with modulation (above) is that it can often distort the audio, particularly when used with music or certain nature sounds like rain.[4][unreliable source?] Frequency band selection solves this problem by selectively modulating certain parts of an audio file, instead of the whole of it.[4][unreliable source?]
The brainwave entrainment is embedded into a lower frequency range only – affecting parts of the bass, but leaving the mid and treble alone.[4][unreliable source?] Frequency band selection can be used to affect only one part of a sound file.[4][unreliable source?] Multiple frequency bands can also be selected.[4][unreliable source?]
Frequency band selection is an important advancement, allowing entrainment to be embedded into any sound file with virtually no negative effect on the existing audio.[4][unreliable source?] Because it allows for much higher intensity levels, the effectiveness of the session is actually increased.[4][unreliable source?]
Audio–visual entrainment[edit]
Audio–visual entrainment (AVE), a subset of brainwave entrainment, uses flashes of lights and pulses of tones to guide the brain into various states of brainwave activity. AVE devices are often termed light and sound machines or mind machines. Altering brainwave activity may aid in the treatment of psychological and physiological disorders.
- 1946 - Walter, W. G., Dovey, V. J., & Shipton, H. - Demonstrated that visual (photic) stimulation causes frequency entrainment in the brain. "Analysis of the Electrical Response of the Human Cortex to Photic Stimulation." Nature 158, no. 4016 (October 1946): 540–41. doi:10.1038/158540a0
- 1959 - Chatrain, G., Perterson, M., & Lazarte, J. - Demonstrated that "clicks" produced auditory driving.[citation needed]
- 1959 - William Kroger & Sydney Schneider - Produced "Brainwave Synchronizer" to induce hypnosis in dental patients for anesthesia and short procedures - Used photic stimulation and suggestions. 78% of subjects entered light to deep stages of hypnosis within 6 min. when using strobe. Study also showed that "expectation" played an important role in attainment of trance state.[citation needed]
- 1973 - Gerald Oster - Demonstrated that binaural beats produced much smaller evoked potential and concluded they were of little value in Audio Evoked Response. However, they could be of great use in developing a hypnotic altered state or a deeply relaxed state. Gerald Oster, Scientific American, October 1973, pp 94-102
- 1976 - Nogawa, T., Katayama, K., Tabata, Y., Oshio, T., & Kawahara, T. - Photic Stimulation Study - Reviewing EEG while giving photic stimulation.[citation needed]
- 1981 - Arturo Manns - Investigated isochronic tones. 15-minute sessions of isochronic tones followed by 15-min of biofeedback for bruxism (clenching of jaws, grinding teeth). Isochronic tones produced much better muscle relaxation. "The Application of Audio Stimulation and Electromyographic Biofeedback to Bruxism and Myofascial Pain-Dysfunction Syndrome." Oral Surgery, Vol 52, No 3, 247-252
- 1985 - G. Solomon - Reported 24 participants were treated with photic stimulation between 5 – 8 Hz for headache and migraine headache. 14 of 15 participants with sustained headache had complete relief. 5 of 6 with chronic headache had complete relief. 4 had no change. "Slow wave photic stimulation in the treatment of headache--a preliminary report." Headache. 25, 444-446.
- 1987 - Joseph Glickson - Exposed 4 subjects to photic stimulation at 6, 10, and 18 Hz. Study concluded that photic stimulation provoked an altered state of consciousness.[citation needed]
- 1989 - D. Anderson - Used red LED photic stimulation and variable frequencies controlled by patient to alleviate migraine headaches, even though migraine patients are typically light sensitive. 60 patients in study. 7 suffered migraines through the entire study period. 49 of 50 migraines patients were suffering from were relieved by photic stimulation. Anderson DJ. (1989) The treatment of migraine with variable frequency photo-stimulation. Headache. 29(3):154-155
- 2000 - Joyce, Siever & Twittey - Investigated an Audio Visual Entrainment program for treatment of behavior disorders in a school setting, specifically Attention Deficit Disorder. Stimulated a beta frequency (18 Hz or higher) into left hemisphere and 12 Hz frequency into right hemisphere of brain using a field independent eye-set. Substantial improvements in attention and reaction time, reduced impulsiveness were demonstrated.[citation needed]
See also[edit]
- Bilateral sound
- Binaural beats
- Comparison of brainwave entrainment software
- Dreamachine
- Electroencephalography
- Emotiv Systems
- Event-related potential
- Evoked potential
- Gnaural
- Hemi-Sync
- Human enhancement
- Induced activity
- Intelligence amplification
- Mind machine
- Music therapy
- Neural oscillations
- Neurofeedback
- Ongoing brain activity
- Trancranial alternating-current stimulation
- ^ Ochs, L (2007). "The low energy neurofeedback system (LENS): theory, background, and introduction". Journal of Neurotherapy: Investigations in Neuromodulation, Neurofeedback and Applied Neuroscience 10 (2–3): 5–39. doi:10.1300/J184v10n02_02.
- ^ Budzynski, Thomas. "The Clinical Guide to Light and Sound" (PDF). stanford.edu.
- ^ a b c d e Siever, Dave. "Entraining Tones and Binaural Beats" (PDF). mindalive.com.[unreliable source?]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Entrainment Methods". transparentcorp.org. Transparent Corporation.
- ^ a b Oster, Gerald (1973). "Auditory beats in the brain". Scientific American (229,4). pp. 94–102.
External links[edit]
- Brainwave Entrainment and Marketing Pseudoscience
- Auditory Driving as Ritual Technology: A Review and Analysis – Overview of entrainment techniques
- Brainwave Entrainment to External Rhythmic Stimuli – Interdisciplinary research and clinical perspectives symposium (Stanford University)
- Virtual Light & Sound Machine Psychologist simulates visual brainwave entrainment using flashes on computer monitor.
- Binaural Beats Generator An online binaural beats generator.


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Well yes. Living in England in May all you see is a rainbow of green.
The field that rolls away from my house down to the river wears a coat of bluegreen kitten fur, newly sprouted wheat that I want to run my hand slowly across.
A hedgerow, with the redgreen of tough, old Hawthorns, reaches up and away from the river valley.
Giant oaks, spaced along the hedgerow, reminders of an ancient boundary, are among the last to push out new leaves, all yellowgreen and glowing, billowing like clouds over the landscape.
Visiting London, I see the hard lines of stone buildings softened by the majestic green London plane trees, great blocks of green filling London's squares and open spaces.
I looked around my house to see how much green reflects the world outside.
Green is my recently discovered wardrobe colour. I visited Howick in Scotland recently and found a couple of beautiful cashmere jumpers in a seconds shop attached to one of the several cashmere jumper factories. I LOVE them. One is a sort of olive green that I thought about with a frown on my face, not sure if it would work or not. I tried it on, husband said yes, and in a decision to push my wardrobe boundaries I bought it. It has now become my favourite pub jumper. It's cosy and comfy and a bit chunky and olive does indeed work. The other jumper is almost teal but not quite blue enough. It's more fitted and has pretty button detailing on the sleeves and over all just a bit daintier. Maybe it's more Gastro Pub.
When I got them home, thinking I was introducing a new colour to my wardrobe, I saw that in fact I had several other green tops, and even a pair of classic leather ankle boots with a patch of green elastic (a classic with a twist)–all had slipped surreptitously
into my wardrobe until green made up a significant section of my stuff. I even have green wellies (I say 'even' because wellies come in every colour now thanks to music festivals, having progressed far beyond dull green to fill the demand of fashion conscious partiers, but I've decided to go retro and return to dull green). No not Hunters, I chose Le Chemeau this time because they had better reviews. With lovely neoprene liners for those chilly, wet English days.
I have several houseplants–I love houseplants. I'd have more if we had better positioned windowsills or tables by windows. And if husband would let me. I'm pushing his houseplant boundaries. I like outdoor 'rooms', little spaces of comfort where we can sit and enjoy the outdoors, and I love indoor green, areas of plants in the house create a subtly changing space adding more character and life and oxygen to the rooms.
And green in the photo mosaic up above?
1. I gathered together some of my green books for the occasion, an eclectic mix! Very representative of my reading habits.
2. There's a pretty cooking apple blossom on a branch reaching over the chicken coop.
3. Then the inside of a quilt made by my great grandmother, the other side is a crazy patchwork of scraps of cloth from old shirts, curtains and whatever else was around when she decided to make it nearly 100 years ago.
4. An olive tree on my windowsill and an old green glass bottle I found in the garden.
5. The dull green wellies with their bright neoprene liner. They're sitting on one of the old scaffolding boards we've salvaged from the council for making out compost boxes and raised vegetable beds.
6. A church window with the trees beyond, taken during a visit with my parents, it was one of the few clear glass windows we came across and was strikingly pretty in it's simple contrast.
7. My husband and brother-in-law playing croquet on a hot day in the cool shade at a National Trust property last summer.
8. My asparagus fern, grown because I loved the giant one my mom grew that one of our cats used to sleep in.
9. Mint growing in a pot on the patio for cooking and mojitos (and maybe Pimms too).
10. The green clothes from my wardrobe; the chunky one at the bottom is the olive pub jumper.
11. A painting by my (step)daughter of a scene in Minnesota; tall pines in the evening.
12. My family and our neighbour on a walk to the local pub last summer for the beer festival. He's leading the way, showing us a new path through a different pretty field and past a ford where I can imagine kids playing and catching frogs on long hot summer days.
13. The classic ankle boots with a green twist.
14. An enchanting moment on the famous walk behind my house.
15. The spider plant in the bathroom because they're so easy to grow and so pretty and so good for the air we breathe, that I had to.
16. And finally an airplane map of Northern Minnesota as we flew over it to visit my relatives in Texas. I was happily surprised to see my small hometown listed on the map–I could sort of wave at my parents before continuing another thousands miles to the rest of my family. I've included this because although not in my house, it's part of me, the travelling home, and it was entertaining to see more than one home, in a way, on the same visit.
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WAGING PEACE Israel and the Arabs, 1948-2003 Itamar Rabinovich Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2004. x, 326pp, US$16.95 paper (ISBN 0-691-11982-1)
Israel's urbane, erudite, and witty former foreign minister, Abba Eban, was reported to have once said that "the Arabs never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity." This bon mot was matched in its time by one attributed to an anonymous Arab source: "The Israelis want peace-a piece of Egypt, a piece of Jordan, a piece of Syria and a piece of Lebanon." Whatever the merits of these quips, they underline some of the difficulties inherent in any effort to bring solutions to the Arab-Israeli conflict.
The full array of these difficulties is the subject of this latest history of Arab-Israeli peacemaking by Itamar Rabinovich. The introductory chapter covers the period from 1948 to 1990, including of course the diplomacy leading up to the Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty of 1979. The remainder of the book deals with the period 1990 to 2003, including the Madrid conference, the Oslo accord, the Israeli-Jordanian peace treaty, the breakdown in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, the failed American attempts to rescue the process in 2000, and the ongoing violent clashes between Israelis and Palestinians.
Rabinovich brings to his task a wealth of experience as academic historian and diplomatic practitioner. This is reflected in the breadth and depth of his analysis of the politics, policies, and positions of all of the parties directly involved in the Arab-Israeli conflict. His distillation of the various schools of thought on what happened and what went wrong during President Clinton's final effort to bring Israelis and Palestinians to an agreement in 2000 is a masterpiece of perceptive analysis.
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I spent a good deal of time reading on here before buying my bike, and I thought I'd do a writeup to give back to the community. I especially wanted to help new riders like myself, in case they were interested in the same bike.
Once I rode this bike, I knew it was the one. The Giant Escape 0 and Cannondale Quick 3 were very strong runners up, but the Sirrus Comp was closer to where I wanted to be.
One thing I don't understand is why most bike manufacturers won't post weights online. This kind of drives me nuts. Stock from the factory with nothing more than the water bottle holder, my bike weighed in at 23.1 pounds. It's size large. For reference, my wife's XS size Giant Escape 2 is 4.5 pounds heavier. My 6 year old daughter's 20" Schwinn cruiser from Target is a full 7 pounds heavier.
I mentioned in another thread that the only thing I really didn't like about this bike was the saddle. I haven't ridden in years, but with only 3 miles on the first day, my sit bones were in protest. Seat adjustments didn't help after the first day, so I bought padded shorts. They helped a little, but after 5.5 miles on the first day, I was still in a lot of pain, especially later that evening. I rode 7 miles today, and pulled the saddle.
I was in search of something more comfortable, and read some reviews on here about the Serfas lycra dual density saddle. I was a little disappointed when I got to REI, because it looked gigantic compared to the stocker. I realize comfort trumps aesthetics, and that extra pound and a big funny saddle would probably allow me to ride longer. I explained my plight to one of the REI guys, and told him I'd like to work my way up to 15 miles within the next month or so (I'm really out of shape). He said that the dual density might not be the best choice if my rides get much longer than that, and recommended the Respiro athletic, which is also a gel seat, but maybe a better balance.
My bike was set up and I was fitted to it, but I had a rear brake squeal that would wake up the dead from higher speed stops. My neighbor heard it, and after he told me he worked at a bike shop in CO, he told me how to angle the pads to take it away. I went home, and after a few moments with an allen wrench, the squeal was completely gone!
I rode a few miles this afternoon with the new saddle, but am unsure if it is really any better.
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Climate Fact: Cheating Birds
According to a recent study, birds living in unstable climates are more likely to cheat on their significant others. But avian cheaters have good intentions – by mating with multiple partners, female birds can improve their offspring's ability to cope with variable future weather conditions.
Studies have shown that chicks born from cheating have higher survival rates, grow better feathers, build stronger immune systems and have more reproductive success than chicks born from long-term partners. Scientists found this link between cheating birds and weather conditions by comparing the mating behaviors of more than 200 bird species to local weather records. They discovered that birds became more promiscuous in environments that exhibit larger and more volatile temperature swings each year. Some research suggests that future temperatures will vary even more, and that's bad news for loyal birds.
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(Sources: Botero, Carlos A. and Dustin R. Rubenstein, 2012. "Fluctuating Environments, Sexual Selection and the Evolution of Flexible Mate Choice in Birds." PLoS ONE, 7:1, e32311, (DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0032311); Diffenbaugh, Noah S. and Moetasim Ashfaq, 2010. "Intensification of hot extremes in the United States." Geophysical Research Letters, 37, L15701, (DOI: 10.1029/2010GL043888)


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You're sure to have fun as a guest for an outdoor wedding. Yet it's also essential that you must dress appropriately to show your respect to the newlyweds and make yourself look good. The dress etiquette for an outdoor wedding is more tricky than an indoor one as you get something more to consider when choosing what to wear.
Weather matters a lot, obviously. It's necessary to know the possible weather on the day. For a warm sunny day, you're free to wear a strapless dress, sleeveless dress or short sundress. It's good to bring a pair of sunglasses, don a not-huge hat or a lightweight bolero if you don't want to expose much under the strong sunshine. If it is cool or chilly, wear warmer clothes or pair your dress with a shawl or a jacket, otherwise you're likely to catch a cold after the wedding. Reading the weather forecast will help you make the choice, but it's not a 100% guarantee. You'd better bring an out layer in case.
Outdoor weddings are always less formal yet it's still advisable to check the actual formality for the wedding you're attending. Remember that it's better asking than erring. If there's no specific dress code you can turn to the time of the day. A daytime outdoor wedding generally asks for casual attire; while more formal outfits are suitable in the evening. No matter the formality, no shorts, no jeans and no floor length dress for an outdoor wedding.
Be cautious when you choose the color of your dress. Forego white and ivory unless you're told to dress in that color. The white color family is reserved for the bride. Black is not a best choice neither as it doesn't match well with the festive mood of wedding. But it's becoming acceptable in recent years. If you stick to the black color, it's a good idea to wear a light color wrap to create a softer look. Simple lighter colors are suitable for weddings in the daytime. Go for darker colors for an evening wedding dress.
An outdoor wedding requires shoes that are not only classy but also comfortable. The field would be grassy, moist or slippery. Stay away from stiletto or spike heels, or you'll run the risk of sinking into the earth or slipping. Dressy flats and wider heels are better options for an outdoor wedding dress.
It could be inappropriate if you put on revealing clothing. Casual as the outdoor wedding would be, it's a ritual ceremony after all. Miniskirts, low tops and plunging necklines are not polite for this kind of occasion.
Last but not least, never over dress yourself to outshine the bride! It's her big day!


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Sony Computer Entertainment America today unveiled the North American Playstation store for PCs today, allowing users to access Playstation network games, video content, and services through a computer. The service allows PSP owners to create a Playstation Network account, so they can download and purchase content without requiring a Playstation 3. Users can download exclusive games and demos from the online store without requiring a UMD, and a number of different original Playstation titles, as well as add-on content, videos, and themes to re-skin their PSP's operating system. Playstation 3 owners can also log into the PC service with their Playstation Network ID.
While one shareholder lawsuit was already dropped, a California judge gave leave to attorneys to refile some of the claims, while dismissing others because of timeliness. In June 2006, Apple shareholders filed a lawsuit claiming that company directors and officers, including Chief Executive Steve Jobs, committed fraud when they backdated some awards made between 1997 and 2001 in order to maximize compensation payouts. According to the report, shareholders were seeking return of all proceeds from the backdated options. Following the ruling, lead plaintiffs' attorney Mark Molumphy said Tuesday he intends to refile the case focusing on issues the judge identified.
Griffin Technology recently updated its TuneBuds in-ear headphones to color coordinate with the new line of iPods. The headphones come in six different metallic colors - red, light blue, light green, blue, silver and pink. The TuneBuds feature a neodymium driver, and three sets of interchangeable silicone ear cushions that allow for a wider comfort level for the user. The in-ear design cuts out external noise, allowing users to enjoy their music at much quieter levels, while still being able to hear all the detail. The headphone jack is very slim, which lets the TuneBuds work with a wide variety of iPod cases, or any recessed mini-jack. Griffin is currently shipping the TuneBuds in color for $20.
REAL Software, creators of the cross-platform software development tool REALbasic, have announced that they will be hosting REAL World 2008 in Austin, Texas. The conference is intended for REALbasic developers and experts, with the intent of providing the exchange of information between basic and advanced users, and will feature in excess of 40 breakout sessions for users of different skill levels, with presentations from numerous speakers, both from inside the company and from experts in the software development field. REALworld 2008 will be active from Tuesday, March 18th 2008, until Friday, March 21st, at the Omni Hotel in downtown Austin. Attendees will have a special rate at the hotel, for $170, while rates for the conference are $600 for early registration until December 12th. From then until February 12th, the event will cost $700, and $750 thereafter.
recently introduced two new Photoshop plugins - PhotoTools and PhotoTools Professional Edition. The plugins are designed to take advantage of Photoshop Actions to provide a wide range of imaging tools, including effects, correction and production automation using a full-featured interface. PhotoTools allows users to preview the effects one at a time or with several stacked on top of one another. Both plugins require Mac OS 10.4.8 or higher, and are Universal Binary programs. Photoshop CS2 or CS3 is also required, as well as an OpenGL-capable video card, with a minimum of 128MB of video memory. PhotoTools and PhotoTools Professional Edition are currently available for download currently, with boxed versions shipping in late December, and are being sold for $160 and $260, respectively.
Apple today won three patents from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, one of which relates to the user interface of its Shake pro application for advanced digital compositing. The Shake-related patent, titled "Depth ordering of planes and displaying interconnects having an appearance indicating data characteristics," details displaying interconnects with a visual indication of the data characteristics. Determining a depth ordering between two planes in a 3D workspace is achieved by projecting vectors from a reference position through points of interest on the planes, according to Apple's invention.
British radio maker Revo has released a new device, the Blik. Though able to function as a normal FM radio or alarm clock, the Blik's key advantage is its Wi-Fi, which has listings for over 6,000 continually-updated Internet stations, as well as various "listen again" services such as those operated by the BBC. Should Internet options not be appealing, users can stream MP3 and WMA audio from their Mac or PC, or plug in an iPod for more direct playback. The Blik is selling in the UK for �100 ($205).
Aluratek recently unveiled a new lineup of digital picture frames, and announced that they are fully compatible with Mac OS 10.4. Included in this release are the 10.5-inch ADMPF110 and 210 ($180), the 11-inch ADMPF311F($200), the 12-inch ADMPF312F($230), and the 15-inch ADMPF315F($300). The picture frames feature a high resolution TFT true color LCD screen, a wooden frame, and built in speakers, which allow users to listen to MP3 or WMA music files, view videos, or set up presentations with background music. The frames accept connections from digital cameras, USB flash drives, memory cards or a direct computer connection, and support drag-and-drop functionality. Aluratek's frames can be mounted on a wall or displayed on a surface using the included stand, and they come with a kit containing a remote, USB 2.0 cable, power adapter, and instructions.
Verizon Wireless will soon carry the KPC680, an ExpressCard 34 modem built by phone maker Kyocera. The card is notable mainly for supporting EVDO Revision A, a format which here peaks at 1.4Mbps down, although Verizon claims 600kbps is more likely. Upload speeds, meanwhile, are said to vary between 500 and 800kbps.
Distinguishing features of the card include a corkscrew flip-up antenna, and twin ports for improving reception with external antennas. Computers using the card require Windows 2000, XP or Vista, or else Mac OS X 10.4.8 and higher. The 680 normally costs $100 with a two-year contract, but is $50 cheaper online; in either case, users must subscribe to Verizon's BroadbandAccess service.
Outside of those most eager to sign on to Microsoft's 1.0 vision of its own digital music player, most agree that the original Zune -- still on sale as the Zune 30 after a firmware update -- is something of a flop. The hard disk drive-based player is bulky, quick to run out of battery power, and its much-ballyhooed Wi-Fi sharing turned out to be largely useless. This adds an extra burden to the first flash-based Zunes: they not only have to compete against the iPod nano and other fierce competitors but also represent a genuine improvement to the Zune line as a whole. As it turns out, both the Zune 4 and Zune 8 come close enough to the iPod's design that Apple may feel pressure for the first time -- though not quite enough to cause sleepless nights in Cupertino. Click ahead for the full Zune 4/8 review.
A second version of Canon's EOS-5D may be in production, a listing error suggests. Amongst the possible cameras a photographer might have, the bug submission form for Capture One beta 4 (by Phase One) lists a "Canon 5D Mark II;" selections are otherwise fairly conventional, limited to a host of known cameras and digital backs. The mistake is given weight both by Phase One's leading-edge reputation and by the EOS-40D, which was similarly exposed, and then officially confirmed on August 20th.
Various sources online are reporting that Saturday, November 24th, starting at 8AM, Wal-Mart stores across the United States will be offering a unique bundle to promote Sony's PlayStation 3 console. Shoppers who buy the $499, 80GB PS3 will be able to pick up 10 free Blu-Ray movies at the same time, in a deal that may be worth as much as $300. This is claimed to be on top of any existing bundles a system might ship with, such as a mail-in for five more movies.
The worth of the bundle comes from its price restriction, which limits each title to a cost of $30 or less. This eliminates any TV boxsets from the equation, but should it should be enough to cover older movies such as Rocky, Reservoir Dogs and Unforgiven. [via G4TV]
OnScreen Science today announced that OnScreen DNA Lite, the entry-level edition of its software for learning the structure and function of DNA, is available for free via download. OnScreen DNA Lite uses a 3D virtual model in a tutorial framework to teach the structural details of DNA, including its double helix geometry and chemical components and bonds. The software also includes animated simulations of biotech lab phenomena in which the two strands of DNA are seen to separate and then reattach. OnScreen DNA Lite requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later.
An unidentified cracker known as malcor has defaced MacApper.com, marking the second compromised Apple-related website in what has become a series of attacks. Citing Mac user "smugness," malcor claims to be "amputating" the "rot" for the good of the Mac user community. Each attack includes an image of one or more rotting apples, usually in a late stage of decay or teaming with insects devouring the aging fruit, as well as a specific message to the Mac community.
The Japanese division of JVC, JVC Victor, says it is producing a new D-ILA projector capable of extremely high resolutions. The maximum image size of the DLA-SH4K extends to 4096x2400 -- a level simply dubbed "4K," and currently used by a select few professional movie cameras. Years from now, the standard may also be the next likely successor to the 1080p plateau on HDTVs. The SH4K is also capable of a powerful 3,500 lumens of brightness using a xenon lamp, and a contrast ratio rated at 10,000:1.
The contemporary comedy-drama "Purple Violets" this morning became the first feature film to premiere exclusively on iTunes. Purple Violets tells the romantic tale of two successful college friends who, now professionals in their 30s, meet up with the women they loved and lost in school. The film is available via the iTunes Store for $12.99 as a 1.15GB download in widescreen format. The movie is available only from Apple's iTunes Store this month.
Apple has announced a special sales event planned for this Friday, November 23rd. Marketed under the slogan "Ready. Set. Shop," the event's splash page at the online Apple Store encourages visitors to return the day after Thanksgiving, when they may find a number of products discounted, such as Macs and iPods. The site will also be offering free shipping, though shoppers will be able to skip that step by visiting a retail store, where similar sales will be in effect. Extended hours will be in place as well, though these will vary from location to location.
Verizon on Tuesday escalated its fight against cable by introducing a major increase to upload speeds for regular users of its FIOS fiber optic Internet access. While the provider has already offered special symmetric access plans since late October, 16 of the US states that carry FIOS will now see much improved asymmetric speeds. States which currently offer 30Mbps download speeds will see their uploads increase from 5Mbps to 15Mbps; Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island all see their 50Mbps connection plans gain an increase in upstream bandwidth from the original 5Mbps to an even higher 20Mbps. The major increase can provide a tremendous improvement to multiplayer gaming, video chats, and other software which depends heavily on uploads to reduce lag, Verizon says.
Microspot today released Interiors Professional, an application that provides interior space and modeling space with a shared library. Interiors Pro includes a raytrace renderer as well as built-in modeling tools to create realistic designs and animations. Microspot's Interiors Professional is priced at $250, while upgrades for registered users of Interiors and Interiors/Modeler are priced at $115 and $55, respectively. The software requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
Measures have at last been implemented to solve problems with the European .Mac service, Apple has announced. Users have complained for months of abnormally slow image uploads, frequently limited to between 78-80kbps. Posting a notice on its Support forums, Apple now says that it has made changes to the backend of the .Mac Web Gallery, affecting home pages and photo albums. Pages should now load "noticeably faster," although users are cautioned that performance may vary based on connections and configurations.
Best Buy today revealed some of its 'doorcrasher' deals for Black Friday, including an unprecedented $229 promotion for the bundle of a notebook and a printer. The deal will see a Toshiba Satellite A135 with a 1.73GHz Celeron M, 512MB of memory, and an 80GB hard disk paired with a Canon PIXMA MP210 hybrid printer and scanner; the combination is nearly a $651 drop from the normal price for the two, the retailer says. No mention is made of how widespread the deal will be or how many of the bundles will be available, though the company is handing out tickets on the store's opening and is believed to be clearing out existing stock while also driving customers to the store.
Nintendo today jumpstarted the sales of its DS Lite handheld system with a pair of models with unique colors and game bundles. The Gold model comes with the Zelda game Phantom Hourglass and reflects this with a special Triforce logo from the game on the outer lid. A counterpart Metallic Rose model substitutes Nintendogs and adds a paw print in place of the earlier logo. Both systems are otherwise the same as their original dual-screened counterparts
Despite concerns, the iPhone is not sending gratuitous identifiers to Apple, a German publication reports. Warnings had been raised about binaries for the iPhone's Stocks and Weather applications, which appeared to be sending IMEI numbers to Apple URLs; these could in theory be used to pair a user with his web activity. It is now claimed through testing, though, that the iPhone does not send out its real IMEI, but rather codes unique to each application. The codes are also uniform across iPhones, meaning that they cannot be traced to a particular device.
QuickerTek on Tuesday introduced the Dualy, a new USB device that brings hi-speed networking -- including 802.11b/n/g -- to any Mac. The Dualy seeks out more distant wireless signals using two transceivers coursing wireless across two antennas for maximum signal strength and speed. The company says that the two 500 milliwatt transceivers inside each Dualy offering more than 15 times the standard 25 - 30 milliwatts of RF power in standard Mac laptops. In addition, the dual-3dBi antennas (one for each transceiver) provide the speed necessary for 802.11n wireless that runs in the 2.4GHz range. Users can also choose to upgrade the antennas for even greater distance and wireless speeds. Quikertek's Dualy easily clips to the Mac laptop case and is powered from the USB port. It is also fully compatible with all Apple AirPort Base Stations and runs on Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, including Leopard (10.5x). It is available for $326.
Apple has issued a letter to members of its Apple Authorized Business Agent (AABA) program announcing that the service will be discontinued on December 31st, 2007. Apple touted the sales program as enabling professionals trained and experienced in helping customers make informed purchasing decisions. AABA Agents offer personalized assistance, expert technical advice, knowledge of industry trends, and customized service. Agents were told to expect supplemental revenue, Apple training as well as support, professional backing from the Cupertino-based company itself, and new opportunities with minimal overhead.
Normally known for its home appliances in the US, Haier today entered the American market with the ibiza Rhapsody, its first portable media player in the country and one of the few to take direct advantage of built-in Wi-Fi. Partnering with RealNetworks, Haier provides access to the former's Rhapsody unlimited subscription service to provide downloads of new tracks anywhere the ibiza can connect to the Internet; an existing subscriber can fill the player with music without touching a computer, Haier says. The device can also browse AOL Video clips for free and even subscribe to podcasts directly from the device.
Germany's legal system has granted a preliminary injunction against T-Mobile sales of the iPhone, filings reveal. Reuters reports that the measure was instigated by rival carrier Vodafone, which argued that the iPhone should not be sold under its current terms, requiring buyers to agree to a two-year T-Mobile contract; moreover, the phone is engineered to be difficult if not impossible to unlock. A number of European countries explicitly allow unlocking, and in some cases forbid carriers from selling exclusive contracts.
Nokia late yesterday began shipping the N810 tablet to the US, hoping to replace both notebooks and portable media players at once. True to the version originally announced last month, the device adds a slide-out keyboard and a more compact overall shape to the formula of the N800, and carries a front VGA camera for calls and photos; the shipping version also carries 2GB of built-in storage and a card slot for up to 8GB more for users relying on the N810 as their chief media player or even a work system.
Nikon on Tuesday devoted attention to beginners graduating to digital SLRs with a new entry-level Nikkor lens. The AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens is specifically aimed at amateur photographers who need their first removable lens but also want a step up in image quality: though roughly equivalent to the 3X zoom factor of point-and-shoot cameras, the lens adds vibration reduction that steadies the image for minor shaking both in close-up shots as well as reasonably distant telephoto shots of landscapes and similar subjects. Photographers can drop their shutter speeds three stops lower to take photos in darker scenes without blurring, the camera maker says.
Algoriddim today released an update to its disk-jockeying software, Djay 2.0, introducing a new interface, enhanced performance, and a redesigned audio engine, as well as some new features. Djay now includes an automix mode that allows for automatic visual mixing, with a built-in sampler. A Live Microphone features real time echoes and voice pitch changing that allow for many different mixing possibilities. Algoriddim is currently selling the updated application for $50, requiring a 1GHz G4 or faster with 512MB of memory, and runs under Mac OS 10.4 or higher.
Veteran Mac developers The Omni Group have been producing OS X software since its inception, initially creating OmniWeb and porting Bungie's Oni to the platform. Having since blossomed from its humble beginnings by introducing many different applications for home and business, The Omni Group has unveiled its latest product, OmniFocus - an application designed to help personal and small business users stay on top of their tasks and duties. By using a trim application window and Apple app integration, OmniFocus hopes to offer an easy-to-use, albeit powerful, experience.
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That's the one thing I dislike about Brown-Forman, guess the demand for JD has spoiled them.
That's the one thing I dislike about Brown-Forman, guess the demand for JD has spoiled them.
Personally, I like the 2012 OFBB. I have 4 years of BB open right now and although each seems to have its own personality and favorite status depends entirely on mood, imo the 2012 is the most distinctive. The '09 strikes me as the most resinous, '10 the friendliest and most easygoing, '11 the most conflicted with wood and fruit fighting for dominance, and '12 the most vibrant and different flavorwise (possibly owing to the higher barley %), with bold citrus, coconut, and wood shavings. I bought it pretty frequently at $30 until it ran out.
Was this a local phenomenon, or did others notice the 2012 priced much more dearly than earlier years?
Love the stuff. I buy at least one BB at $50. I find it drops in price when the next release comes out and not many people pick it up in my state. I will definitely be picking up extra 2012s. It is fantastic.
With demand outstripping supply in most states, they'd be fools not to pass another increase.
A local store here had a vertical available of past few years. I liked both the 12 and the 10. I expect to pass this year if price is up. Just too many good values left to justify chasing exclusivity (or the perception of).
Yes, spiraling costs are the price of purchased status.
It's great to hear that people seem to be enjoying the 2012 version. When an OFBB hits you right, it can be terrific. The 2003 and 2005-08 versions were particular favorites of mine. I really didn't did last year's bottling.
Sorry it was a bit snarky. I apologize.
What I meant was to expect significant increases in nearly all limited release bourbons going forward. $50 will be the low end for limited releases.


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Painless and Easy Ways to Cut $83 Billion
Posted By Washingtons Blog On March 11, 2013 @ 6:00 am In Think Tank | Comments Disabled
Stopping the failed war on drugs would more than pay for the $83 billion dollars in "sequestration" budget cuts [1].
Congressman Grayson notes that we could replace the sequestration cuts by ending the Afghanistan war early [2].
We could pay for the budget cuts – and save a lot more money – by cutting down on waste and fraud [3].
And the Fed is buying $85 billion dollars – the amount of annual sequestration cuts – each [4]month [4] to carry out "quantitative easing" … a policy which benefits the super-elite but hurts the American people [5] and the economy as a whole.
Stop the Fed's quantitative easing program, and we'll be in much better shape.
Note: Admittedly, the Fed does get something for its money, so $85 billion is a gross -not net – figure. But it's getting is worth a lot less than $85 billion a month.
And there are much cheaper and much more effective ways to help the economy. For example:
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[1] more than pay for the $83 billion dollars in "sequestration" budget cuts: http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2013/03/stopping-the-failed-war-on-drugs-would-more-than-pay-for-the-sequester-cuts.html
[2] ending the Afghanistan war early: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/08/alan-grayson-sequester-afghanistan-war_n_2840242.html
[3] cutting down on waste and fraud: http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2013/02/the-sequestration-debate-misses-the-real-issues.html
[4] each : http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-30/fed-maintains-85-billion-pace-of-purchases-as-growth-pauses.html
[5] benefits the super-elite but hurts the American people: http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2012/12/quantitative-easing-benefits-the-super-elite-and-hurts-the-little-guy-and-the-american-economy.html
[6] write down bad debt: http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2011/07/economics-professor-well-have-never.html
[7] Crack down on fraud: http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2013/03/the-government-has-it-bass-ackwards-failing-to-prosecute-criminal-fraud-by-the-big-banks-is-killing-the-economy.html
[8] Break up the giant banks: http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2013/03/stunning-list-of-bankers-economists-and-financial-experts-who-say-we-need-to-break-up-the-big-banks.html
[9] Force Wall Street to reduce leverage : http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2011/04/excessive-leverage-helped-cause-the-great-depression-and-the-current-crisis-and-government-responds-by-encouraging-more-leverage.html
[10] encouraging business to send jobs and dollars abroad: http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2013/03/money-is-being-sucked-out-of-the-u-s-economy-but-big-bucks-are-being-made-abroad.html
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