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BANGOR - Dorothy "Dottie" Dix Stillwell Harris, died peacefully Friday, June 21, 2013 at a Bangor nursing home. Dottie was born Feb. 8, 1920, in Trenton, N.J.
She married her brother Leo's shipmate, Walter J. Harris on Pearl Harbor Day in 1941. Walter was beginning a U.S. Navy career, so Dottie immediately became a Navy wife and followed Walter to different ports on both coasts of the United States for many years. The couple settled permanently in Hanover, Mass., in 1961. In Hanover, Dottie managed a Top Value Stamp store and was a sales associate at Almy's Department store. Dottie and Walter moved to Sunbury Village, Bangor, in 2004. She moved to Sylvia Ross Home, Bangor, in March of 2013.
Dottie was predeceased by Walter, who died in 2010. She is survived by her children, Walter J. Harris Jr. and wife, Lianne, and Betty Jean Miller and husband, Joseph; sister, Lila Davis; niece, Doris Reynolds; grandchildren, Greg Miller and wife, Gaylen, Coralia Miller and husband, Johnny Robinson, Alisa Trees and partner, Ly Burns, and Jason Harris and wife, Lori Frank; and great-grandchildren, Riley Miller and Clara Jean Robinson. She will also be missed by her dear friends, Janice Plourde and Thelma Chandler.
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This sounds great to lots of people, mostly Democrats, until they think about being one of those whom the government decides is too old or too sick to get the rationed treatment. If the procedure or the treatment is too expensive, or if the state decides there's a more qualified or more deserving candidate, you're out of luck. In the name of "what's good for the people," you end up not getting what you need to stay healthy—or, in some cases, stay alive.
Often, these systems don't allow you to buy that procedure or treatment on your own because that would be unfair to those who can't afford it. "Why only the privileged classes would get quality healthcare, and the poor would go without, why that's so selfish!"—which, in large part, is the motivation to have socialized medicine in the first place.
Consider that in Canada it's now illegal for a doctor to provide services outside of the system. Which explains, of course, why you see so many Canadians in America getting healthcare.
All this makes perfect sense, or rather, perfect cents, from a purely rational choice/supply and demand point of view.
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Posted by Reviewer2882857 on Jul 13, 2010
I have bought a few different flavors of the liquid Stevia and the Hazelnut is not one of my favorites. It's not very strong and seems to have a strange aftertaste. It's fine in coffee but I won't buy this flavor again.
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Posted by allieb on Jul 17, 2010
this is OK- but it doesn't taste like hazelnut and isn't that strong. you can barely sense any hint of flavor when you put it in coffee. i'll stick with my vanilla and chocolate raspberry.
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Beef Barley Soup with Roasted Vegetables Recipe
The beauty of this soup is that you can roast the vegetables separately in the oven while it's simmering away. Then I simply add them in during the last minutes on the stovetop. I love that the roasted vegetables keep their own bright flavors that add to this earthy bowl of warmth. —Gayla Scott, West Jefferson, North Carolina
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound beef stew meat (3/4-inch cubes)
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 large portobello mushroom, stem removed, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 fennel bulb, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 8 cups beef stock
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
- 1 large baking potato, peeled and cubed
- 2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 2/3 cup quick-cooking barley
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
- Dash ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1. In a small bowl, mix the flour, salt and pepper; sprinkle over beef and toss to coat. In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add beef; brown evenly. Remove from the pan.
- 2. In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushroom, onion and fennel; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add stock and water, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Return beef to pan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 40-60 minutes or until meat is tender.
- 3. Meanwhile, place the squash, potato and carrots on a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; drizzle with remaining oil and toss to coat. Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender, stirring twice.
Add barley, thyme, nutmeg and roasted vegetables to soup; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until barley is tender. Sprinkle with parsley.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Yield: 8 servings (3 quarts).
Nutritional Facts
1-1/2 cups equals 339 calories, 13 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 855 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 20 g protein.
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Review: What a wonderful place indeed. Beautiful inside with a plush conservatory area and garden which is delightful at night. The daytime buffet here is excellent value here at €8.90 (as of September 2013) and of excellent quality with huge vegan choice. It's worth asking which items aren't vegan as they outway the non-vegan items. I would guess the buffet is generally the same every day with a few changes thrown in for variety. My only issue is that I always eat too much, so I can't really complain. The buffet consists of things such as lasagne, tofu casserole, vegetable rice, veggie soya mince, sweetcorn balls and a delicious creamy aubergine casserole. There are also noodles, fried potatoes with seitan, various vegetables, dips and salads. At night the theme is tranquil pseudo-gourmet dining. We had the most amazing seitan and tofu grilled skewers and seitan stroganoff imaginable. Seriously impressive. Other equally outstanding dishes are available. At €9 for a bottle of excellent house wine you would be crazy to miss out. This is a beautiful place my friends, a truly lovely vegetarian establishment.
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This episode was good, I really enjoyed watching it.
First time when it begun it was funny, the first 2 minutes, and I thought this is another funny episode with Lwaxana Troi, but this one was the most different of all, it wasn't as funny as I expected that's why I think it's a bit more special. It was cool to see Deanna's father and to find out that she had a sister. The story was pretty interesting. It may not deserve 10, but I still give it, for me it was excellent, I would watch it once again. And I will miss Lwxana and her episodes, they were kind of funny.moreless
Goodbye, Mrs. Troi, see you on DS9
This Deanna/Lwaxana Troi episode plays up the drama of a dark secret, and to the writers' credit, they come up with one that's powerful yet not contrived. But the story (which includes no bridge scenes) lacks the focus and creativity of "Phantasms" and comes off as a second-rate dream episode in its wake. (The episode might be better had the writers found a faster and more unusual way to get into the heart of the story.) That said, the climax is quite extraordinary (and heartbreaking) for the series and features great dramatic acting from Majel Barrett in her final appearance on the show.moreless
This episode reminded me so much of the one early on when there was a writer's strike so they did an hour of "Riker's mind". Granted that was all flashbacks to previously filmed episodes while this was new footage, but fairly identical in tone. If you want to watch lots of crying and no real action, I guess this is a good episode for you.
The most disappointing part is that the episode starts off strong. Lwaxana is back and in her usual role of making Picard terribly uncomfortable. We are introduced to a race that is entirely telepathic. It could've been a quite humorous episode until the sharp left turn to Melodramaville.moreless
Not terrible as a Deanna episode. Lwaxana leaves TNG on a not-terrible note.
I'm not a Lwaxana Troi fan, but this is among the best episodes to feature her. That's because she is in a secondary role here to her daughter. Deanna, for all her flaws as a character, was usually not painful to watch, and Marina Sirtis gives a pretty good performance here.
You have to sit through the first 30-35 minutes to get to the meat here. There's plenty of generic TNG here - the stereotypical awkward Deanna romance, the aliens that aren't relevant except as plot devices, Picard seeming just as bored as the viewer. Nevertheless the closing, cathartic scenes are quite powerful, and Marina avoids the over-emoting she occasionally fell prey to.
Watchable, but not much more than that.moreless
The "Enterprise" meets up with Lwaxana Troi again. This time she is a translator for a race known as the Cairn. The Cairn rely mostly on a form of telepathy that uses images rather than words to communicate. Due to telepathic exhaustion, Lwaxana faints.
The "Enterprise" meets up with Lwaxana Troi again. This time she is a translator for a race known as the Cairn. The Cairn rely mostly on a form of telepathy that uses images rather than words to communicate. Due to telepathic exhaustion, Lwaxana faints. Dr. Crusher tries to revive Lwaxana and is unsuccessful. Maques tries to tell troi what has happened. It seems as if Lwaxana is hiding part of her past and has caused her health to fail. If you like knowing about Deanna family this episode is a must see. I give it a 8.4moreless


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The Minnesota Veterans Preference Act (VPA) grants most Veterans a limited preference over non-Veterans in hiring and promotion for most Minnesota public employment positions, as granted in Minnesota Statutes 197.48, 43A.11, and 197.455. These statues may apply to certain spouses of Veterans. The Minnesota VPA Statutes apply to Minnesota public employment, "civil service laws, charter provisions, ordinances, rules or regulations of a county, city, town, school district, or other municipality or political subdivision of this state."
In 1887 the Minnesota Legislature stated that honorably discharged Union soldiers and sailors shall be preferred for employment in every public department of the State of Minnesota and the counties, towns, cities and villages thereof. In 1907 they added that Civil War Veterans employed by State or local government could only be discharged for incompetency or misconduct shown after a hearing, upon due notice, upon stated charges and with a right of review by the courts.
Minnesota currently provides for a limited preference for Veterans in hiring and promotion in State and local government positions.
Veterans applying for an open competitive position in a Minnesota county, city, school district or other political subdivision, who receive a passing rating, may choose to receive a credit of 10 extra points. Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability, who receive a passing rating, may choose to receive a credit of 15 extra points. Spouses of deceased Veterans or disabled Veterans who cannot qualify because of their disability, may also choose to receive extra points. For promotional positions, a service-connected disabled Veteran rated 50% or greater may choose to receive a credit of five extra points.
For Minnesota State Agency positions, once minimum qualifications are met, disabled Veterans are ranked ahead of Veterans, who are ranked ahead of non-Veterans. Recently separated Veterans, who served on or after September 11, 2001, must be considered for the position. The top five recently separated Veterans must be granted an interview.
For Minnesota State and local governmental positions, no Veteran shall be removed from such position or employment, except for incompetency or misconduct shown after a hearing, upon due notice, upon stated charges, in writing. Such hearings shall be held before the local civil service review body or before a three person board, where one is chosen by the Veteran, one by the employer and the third by the previous two. The Veteran has 60 days to request a hearing and to name their board member. Either party may appeal the decision of the board to the District Court within 15 days.
A 2015 change in the law allows a Veteran to choose either the local civil service review body or a three person board. It also specifies that the cost of the three person board will be borne equally by the Veteran and the employer. If the Veteran prevails and all aspects of the discharge are reversed, the governmental employer shall pay the Veteran's reasonable attorney fees.
A Veteran who has been denied Veterans preference rights, either in the hiring or the discharge process, may petition the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs for relief. The Commissioner then orders a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), who is from the independent Office of Administrative Hearings. The ALJ holds the hearing and issues Findings of Facts, Conclusions of Law and Recommendations. The Commissioner then makes the final decision. Either party then has 30 days to appeal to the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
The following provides a general overview of the categories included under the MN VPA. You are encouraged to review the statutes for additional information. Should you require legal interpretation or advise you are encouraged to consult an attorney.
General Overview
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Nondisabled Veteran's Credit
10 Veterans Preference points may be awarded for local government positions
Disabled Veteran's Credit
MN Statute 197.455, Subd. 5
15 Veterans Preference points may be awarded for local government positions
Direct Appointment to State Jobs
Authorization to directly appoint a 30% service-connected disabled Veteran to a state job
Veterans Preference in State Jobs
After minimum qualifications for a vacant position are met, disabled Veterans are considered ahead of Veterans who are considered ahead of non-Veterans. The top five recently separated Veterans must be granted an interview for the position by the hiring authority.
Recruitment of Veterans in State Employment
Special emphasis shall be given to recruitment of Veterans and protected group members to assist state agencies in meeting affirmative action goals to achieve a balanced work force.
Veterans Preference in MN Private Sector Employment
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No person holding a position by appointment or employment in the several counties, cities, towns, school districts and all other political subdivisions in the state, who is a Veteran separated from the military service under honorable conditions, shall be removed from such position or employment except for incompetency or misconduct shown after a hearing, upon due notice, upon stated charges, in writing.
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The U.S. Department of Labor provides a summary of job rights for Veterans and Reserve Component Members.
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How in the world? This is so beautiful.
lots of countries available for shipping. not mine (austria) :(
wow, laser cut?
Nope all hand cut
lovely! Is it paper?
It is indeed paper all hand cut with an exacto knife
This is truly amazing stuff. How are your hands? Have your fingers evolved? Does it hurt doing gentle high fives?
They're good for the most part I've lost a little feeling in my right pointer finger b/c thats where most of the pressure is concentrated but other than that they're fit as a fiddle. Thanks for your kind words ukanvas
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Rotarians Jacquie Olmsted and Norma Widmann, and foreign exchange student Lara Van Braam, a 12th grader at Baker High School, distributed dictionaries last Friday to third grade students at Elden Elementary School. The school was just one of several stops Baldwinsville Rotarians made in the past couple of weeks delivering 503 dictionaries to third-grade students throughout greater Baldwinsville. Dictionary drops were also made at McNamara, Reynolds, Palmer and Van Buren elementary schools, St. Mary's, Baldwinsville Christian Academy and to home-schooled children.
Lara Van Braam, who came to Baldwinsville through her participation in the Rotary Exchange Program, distributes dictionaries to third-grade students at Elden. She later shared details about herself such as she is from southwest Germany, she has driven on the audubon numerous times and that she hopes her year at Baker "will be a fun year."
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(On Leave 1/1/2016 - 12/31/2016)
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- Kannan Jagannathan is on leave during the Spring 2016 semester.
I have spent my entire professional career as an Amherst physics professor, starting in 1981. Along the way, I have chaired the New England section of the American Physical Society and worked for six years as assistant editor of the American Journal of Physics.
Research Interests
My research interests include theoretical particle physics, field theory and the foundations of quantum mechanics. I am a theoretical physicist, and therefore I do not have a lab or do experiments. However, some of the work I have done in elementary particle physics aims to model the behavior (specifically transformations and decays) of particles that are studied experimentally in accelerators. Conversation with experimentalists and attention to what is possible to measure in the lab is important for this kind of work. More recently, I have moved to more theoretical and formal work that is more remote from experiments. One area of current interest is the role symmetry plays in the laws of physics.
Teaching Interests
In our department, we expect every professor to be able to teach almost the entire undergraduate curriculum, no matter what his or her specialty might be. We think of physics as a unity. I teach three kinds of audiences, often in separate courses: physics majors, other science majors or pre-meds, and students who are not science majors. Courses for non-science majors often pose the greatest challenge in the classroom: how to convey deep and sophisticated ideas, exciting ideas, rigorously, without pulling any punches, and at the same time without all the technical machinery that goes with physics.
These general education courses, especially, are ones that I am constantly improving, trying to figure out how to light that spark in students, how to get them to see what I see. In physics there is a long tradition that goes back before Einstein and Maxwell, a tradition of regarding jargon as a burden and trying to minimize it without losing value, without losing the essential content. We don't want oversimplification, of course. As Einstein said, "Everything should be as simple as possible, but no simpler." That's a motto for my approach to general education courses.
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M.A., University of Rochester
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Early Life
I grew up in India, in the state of Tamil Nadu. My father was a lawyer and later a judge, and his father also was a lawyer; I considered that an option after high school, but it was never a very strong interest. As early as I can remember, I was always more interested in mathematics. I also developed an interest in physics from reading popular books on the subject and biographies of great physicists during my middle and high school years.


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when the sun goes down by mitinandimWatch
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wonderful sky.
That is just so beautiful. Where was it taken? I love the colours and the way the clouds make the sky look as though it were really set on fire. The placement of the island is strategic, and the cloud hovering above it is a great accent. Wonderful work.
in Gallipoli/Turkey. and thank you so much for your great comment
Amazing vibrant colors and gorgeous clouds captured!
Simply amazing
The colors and view are stunning!
I would try out a noiseremover software if i where you, just a suggestion
I would try out a noiseremover software if i where you, just a suggestion
i love this photo
looks like the sky is one fire, great shot!
Wonderful! I love the colours and the composition! Well done!
simply stunning...
That little island out there gives it a really exotic look! Great capture!
The colors are wonderfully vivid. However, the slight vignetting and noise level distracts from an otherwise good capture.
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China Environment News
CEF's China Dam Rush article published with China Water Risk
Jun 09, 2014
CEF's infographic - Rethinking China's Dam Rush - got published on China Water Risk June newsletter.
Susan Chan Shifflett and Jennifer Turner's Paper Published on China Economic Report
Jun 02, 2014
The water-energy-food choke point is forcing a new 21st century reckoning.
ChinaFile Quoted CEF's Infograghic on Environmental Impacts of China's Pork Industry
May 28, 2014
The environmental impact of China's pork industry is becoming too large to ignore.
Infographic: Waste, Poor Planning Blunt China's Wind Energy Ambitions
May 27, 2014
China is a country of superlatives and contradictions, especially when it comes to energy – it is not only the largest producer and consumer of coal, but also the largest investor in renewable energy. Since 2010, China has been the world's biggest and fastest growing market for wind power, which the government has prioritized for its cleaner energy and job creation potential. But waste and poor planning have left many new wind farms idle or disconnected from power grids.
CEF Director Jennifer Turner was Interviewed by CTV News on China's Pollutions
May 20, 2014
Turner told CTV that cancer rates in China have increased by 80 percent over the pass three decades.
Chinadialogue Quoted CEF's Infograghic on Environmental Impacts of China's Pork Industry
May 20, 2014
The environmental impact of China's pork industry is becoming too large to ignore.
Huffington Post Quoted CEF's "Dam Rush" Interactive Map
May 17, 2014
"Dam building has brought China's river ecosystems to the point of collapse."
CEF Director Jennifer Turner was Quoted at Metro on China's Water Pollution
May 13, 2014
"Agriculture runoffs are the No. 1 cause of contamination, " says Turner to Metro reporter.
Surf and Turf: The Environmental Impacts of China's Growing Appetite for Pork and Seafood
May 08, 2014
Half the world's pigs – 476 million – reside in China. Increasingly prosperous consumers are eating fewer grains and demanding a more protein-rich diet, ballooning the pork industry to 15 times its 1960s-era size. In the last 30 years, Chinese demand for meat has quadrupled and China is now the largest consumer of seafood in the world.
CEF Director Jennifer Turner quoted by Vice News on the new amendments to China's Environmental Law
Apr 29, 2014
In the latest article at Vice News, "China's Toxic Soil, Air Pollution, and Dead Animals Prompt Environmental Reform," Turner commented on the new amendments to 1989 China Environmental Protection Law (EPL) and Chinese pig industry.


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Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan to Oversee Universal Monsters
Universal Pictures reportedly is take a cue from Marvel in plotting a cinematic universe for such classic monsters as Dracula, the Wolfman and the Mummy.
Universal Pictures reportedly is take a cue from Marvel in plotting a cinematic universe for such classic monsters as Dracula, the Wolfman and the Mummy.
I'm not sure I've seen a more enjoyable story recently than the one about the head of Universal Studios telling an (undoubtedly stunned) audience just how bad his studio's movies had been recently. Why can't we get more honesty like this from people in charge of entertaining us?
Universal Studios President Ron Meyer calls Cowboys & Aliens "mediocre," Land of the Lost "crap" and The Wolfman one of "the shittiest movies we put out." He had kind words, however, for another box-office disappointment Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.
The director of Joy Ride 2 and Carnosaur 2 will helm The Werewolf, a follow-up to the unsuccessful 2010 remake of The Werewolf.
The studio is rumored to be abandoning plans for a sequel to the poorly received 2010 remake and will instead start fresh with an original film that has ties to the 1941 horror classic.
Joe Johnston talks about the night and day experience of moving from the troubled production that was The Wolfman to the energizing freedom he felt on the Captain America: The First Avenger set.
Taylor Lautner made werewolves cool for tweens in Twilight, and now John Landis' classic horror comedy An American Werewolf In London is apparently headed for a remake, just in time to make them funny again, as well.


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Some people may feel that we're just clowning around, but the ComBots robot action is real and unbelievably intense at RoboGames 2012. Here's a quick video sample from yesterday's preliminary matches.(more…)
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The Robot Japan Team at Lizland last night getting ready to enjoy and entertain at RoboGames 2012.
The ROBO-ONE Light series of competitions was developed to encourage novice humanoid robot builders to participate in the ROBO-ONE initiative. In other words, the ROBO-ONE organizers wanted to attract "new blood" and revitalize the movement.
All of the robots have to be based on robot kits from a list of authorized manufacturers and models. However, many of the builders have heavily modified the hardware and software to give them a bigger competitive advantage in the ring.
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Of all the photos I took at the ROBO-ONE Light competition in Kawasaki last Saturday, and I took over 400+, this particular image is my hands down favorite.
That might seem a little strange, especially since there aren't any battling bots in view. There are several reasons why it speaks to me so deeply and completely. First, it shows two different generations, separated by several decades, yet sharing the same pure pleasure and concentration, connected by their love of the sport and the sense of accomplishment that comes from competing at this level.
Second, the gentleman smiling with intense pleasure behind the table is Terukazu Nishimura, the founder of the ROBO-ONE humanoid robot entertainment movement.
Over ten years ago he had a dream. That, in itself, isn't unusual. Everyone has dreams and aspirations. But Nishimura took it on himself to make his dream a reality. It didn't come easy. He had to take a lot of personal and financial risks, and he put his own personal credibility on the line as he convinced, cajoled, and encouraged everyone from major companies like Bandai and Sunrise, to smaller companies including Kondo and Futaba, plus a raft of hobbyists to get involved.
Of course it took the hard work and dedication of over a hundred volunteers and participants over the past decade to make the ROBO-ONE movement the success it is today.
Without Nishimura, without his dream, and without his unflagging focus and commitment, none of this would have happened. The lives of so many robot fans and builders, not just in Japan but all over the world, would be less enriched and a little sadder. His gift, his dream, has already blessed and inspired several generations.
So, when I see this photo, when I see the broad, happy, engrossed smile on Nishimura's face, I know, and I'm sure he knows, that it's all been worthwhile. I hope he understands the debt of gratitude and appreciation that all of us owe to him.
The first set of photos from last weekend's ROBO-ONE 20 humanoid robot competition is online:
There have been many ROBO-ONE Champions since the well-known humanoid robot competition first started 10 years ago, but I'm sure that back in 2002 no one ever imagined that the same builder would win the title twice in a row, and that the competitor that did would be a woman.
That's exactly what happened this afternoon when GAROO, the reigning ROBO-ONE 19 champion, went head to head in the ring against Gargoyle Mini for the ROBO-ONE 20 championship, a huge trophy, and a cash prize worth approximately $12,000.(more…)
You've seen them on YouTube, now's your chance to experience the thrills and excitement in person. The Robot Japan US Tour 2012 will be staging performances at RoboGames in San Mateo, California this April 20th, 21st, and 22nd.
The daily exhibitions are scheduled to include robot skits, dancing, and will feature Robot Pro Wrestling matches with the top Japanese robot wrestlers going head to head in the ring.
Via: ROBOT JAPAN OFFICIAL SITE
Sharon Vinderline, the founder and CEO of Parent Tested Parent Approved was on The Morning Show with her selection of unique and sometimes groundbreaking toys from the 2012 New York Toy Fair. While some of the toys won't be that interesting for some readers, in the final third of the program (video below) she rolls out some toys that incorporate technology in new, unexpected, ways.(more…)


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First in his series of Monthly Reports on PEMEX and U.S.-Mexico Energy Cooperation, this article explores the implications of the recently signed Transboundary Hydrocarbons Agreement, which resolves the question of what to do with potential oil reserves along the dividing line between Mexico and the United States in the Gulf of Mexico. Wood sees the agreement as "extremely good news," as it marks the "end of a decades-long process to try to determine oil rights in these two areas, opening the door to exploration and production that offers the prospect of exciting new modes of cooperation between Pemex and private oil companies."
US-Mexico Cross Border Energy Cooperation: a new era in the Gulf of Mexico
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Air travellers who fly into the city typically land at San Diego International Airport, located just outside the city limits. Guests can take an airport shuttle to their hotels or directly to the downtown district. Since Pacific Beach is one of the city neighbourhoods, the local Metropolitan Transit System operates bus service to the general area. To reach the district, visitors can take bus number 30 from the downtown area directly to Pacific Beach. Bus number eight travels from the Old Town section of the city to the beach. Drivers can travel to the area on Interstate 5.
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The Geographic Science Program
The Geographic Science Program empowers students to address problems associated with the spatial patterns and processes of human and environmental change. It does this by taking a highly integrated approach that couples the study of people and the environment with the use of cutting edge tools such as digital mapping technologies and images of the earth collected from satellites and aircraft. This unique approach produces graduates who are 'big picture' thinkers and are valued by a wide range of employers and prepared for further study in geography and related disciplines. Read More
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Jon Gosselin's Sexy Sleepover With Nanny Didn't Happen Says LawyerSassy Smith
Jon Gosselin (aka dad of the year) was reportedly having "relations" with his kids' former nanny Stephanie Santoro, 23. Who said? Well, Stephanie said, of course. However, Gosselin's lawyer says not so!
Mark J. Heller, Jon's attorney, is denying the claims by Stephanie Santoro. "The content of the story is shocking, especially in light of the fact that a non-disclosure agreement purportedly prepared by the production company had been signed by the nanny before she started working with the Gosselin family."
The 23-year-old nanny claims that Jon asked her for a massage and that lead to a romp in the hot tub. She said that the reality TV dad told her, "Whatever you do, don't fall in love with me… because it's going to be impossible for me not to fall in love with you."
If this is even remotely true, ew. Isn't Hailey Glassman, 22, Jon's "soulmate?" What happened to that?
Jon's children will be so proud of their father when they're old enough to hear about and read all of the things he (allegedly) did.


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Walk into any library and you may come face-to-face with a dancer, painter, weaver, writer - who may also be a father, sister, auntie or brother. And just like the creative customers we serve, library staff tap artistic media to share their experiences. For example, listen to the staff poets below.
The Oxford English Dictionary notes the term novella is derived from the Italian novella originally a short fictitious narrative. But the novella is not short on popularity.
Your favorite film may be older than you think. Recently a customer exclaimed, "I wasn't even born!" after learning Tim Burton's Batman was released in 1989. But so were two other films borrowed at the same time - The Little Mermaid and Field of Dreams.
Intrigued, I did a little research and discovered a few of my favorites were also playing in movie theaters 25 years ago.
An invitation to the table is a sign of inclusion and ultimately, power. If you were relegated to the kid's table during family events, you know what I am talking about. Not all tables are created equal.
When do you start playing Christmas music? In my home, it's the day after Thanksgiving when KEZW Studio 1430 AM begins an aural orgy of holiday fare. I discovered 1430 when I was "gifted" a cranky cockatiel. Let's call him Pierre.
As film festivals go, DOC NYC is one of the largest documentary film festivals in the world.
If you browse the book stacks at the Central Library, chances are you'll spy a "Did you miss this?" bookmark. With so many books to choose from, these flagged titles may be the next read you're looking for. So go ahead, browse and take a title home today. You might even discover a new, favorite read!
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Dan Proft
|This article is an autobiography or has been extensively edited by the subject or by someone connected to the subject. (July 2015)
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Daniel K. "Dan" Proft (born April 29, 1972) is an American businessperson, writer, and radio talk show host.[1] He is a former Republican candidate for Governor in Illinois. He formerly hosted a radio show with WLS and currently is on-air with AM 560 The Answer in Chicago where he co-hosts the morning drive show from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday with Amy Jacobson.
Early life[edit]
Proft was born in 1972 in Oak Park, Illinois. He was raised in Wheaton, Illinois, and attended Benet Academy in Lisle. He graduated from Northwestern University with a B.A. and Loyola University Chicago School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree. At Northwestern, Proft co-founded the Northwestern Chronicle, an independent campus newspaper.[2]
Professional life[edit]
Dan Proft co-hosts the morning drive show from 5 to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday with Amy Jacobson on AM 560 The Answer in Chicago.[3]
From 2011 to 2015, Proft was a political commentator for WLS-AM 890 radio in Chicago. From 2014-2015, he shared a weekday show from 5 to 9 a.m. with Bruce Wolf. After his contract expired, he moved to AM 560 WIND. He has also appeared on Chicago television including ABC 7 Chicago and Fox Chicago and his commentary has been featured on national outlets including Fox News Channel, MSNBC, and CNBC.
Proft also works as a Senior Fellow at the Illinois Policy Institute, a free-market think tank in Chicago. Proft serves on the boards of directors for the Disabled Patriot Fund, a nonprofit that provides assistance to Illinois military families; Freedom to Learn-Illinois, which provides private elementary school scholarships to disadvantaged children in Chicago; and Aid for Women, a Catholic pregnancy center in Chicago.[4][5][6]
Proft is a speaker and writer for the Illinois Opportunity Project, an organization that promotes free-market solutions. [7]
Proft also serves as the Chairman and Treasurer for Illinois Liberty Principles PAC, an independent expenditure, Super PAC organized "to make independent expenditures in support of liberty oriented policies and candidates."[8]
Prior to his campaign for Governor, Proft was a Republican consultant working on numerous political campaigns and served in various leadership capacities in state and municipal government. He was the spokesman for Cicero Town president Larry Dominick.[9][10]
2010 Illinois gubernatorial campaign[edit]
On June 23, 2009, Proft announced his candidacy for Governor of Illinois on the "Don Wade & Roma Show" on WLS (AM).
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The tagline of Proft's campaign was "Illinois isn't broken. It's fixed,"[11] signifying Illinois' government is set up to serve the politicians in power, not the people. His contracts with Cicero Town president Larry Dominick was an issue during the campaign. [12]
Proft called for "policy revolution"[13] to slice state personal and corporate income taxes in half and abolish the estate tax, to freeze spending and only allow it to increase based on inflation and population growth, and to implement a statewide opportunity scholarship program.
Proft earned 7.78% of the vote, coming in sixth in a seven-way Republican primary race.[14]
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How to Make Your Dog Vomit in an Emergency
By Dr. Eva Evans. A veterinarian and writer for Pets Best, a pet insurance agency for dogs and cats.
Sometimes dogs get into things they shouldn't. Occasionally they eat toxic foods, chemicals or entire indigestible objects. When this happens, your dog may need to vomit up the product that it ate to prevent further problems from occurring. This list outlines what you should know about making your dog throw up with hydrogen peroxide. First and foremost, call your veterinarian immediately to discuss the situation. There are many instances in which inducing vomiting is not the best treatment.
After you consult with your veterinarian, they may instruct you to bring your dog in for treatment, or they may recommend giving your dog hydrogen peroxide at home to induce vomiting. If your veterinarian instructs you to give hydrogen peroxide, they will tell you how much to give your dog. The rule of thumb is to give 1 teaspoon (5 ml) for every 10 pounds of body weight. This can be repeated once if your dog does not vomit within 15 minutes.
Here are four things you should know before attempting to induce vomiting in your dog with hydrogen peroxide.
1. Know The Time Frame – if your dog ingested something more than 2 hours ago, it is probably too late to get the substance out of his stomach. Typically, two hours after ingestion, the substance has already been absorbed or has moved out of the stomach and into the small intestines. When this happens, making your dog throw up will not help. If you do not know when your dog ingested the substance, it may still be beneficial to induce vomiting, but don't be surprised if nothing comes up.
2. Know The Product – Certain chemicals such as bleach and Drain-O are caustic. This means that they can cause more damage to the esophagus and mouth if they are vomited back up. Read More…


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Get the Look: Megan Fox at the Avon Foundation Domestic Violence Campaign Event
Va va voooom, y'all! Is it just me or is Megan Fox stunning her way through her second pregnancy? The gorgeous mom-to-be took to the Avon Foundation red carpet last Friday in support of the #SeeTheSigns Domestic Violence Campaign and though she admitted that she had a "rough first trimester," the... Read more


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FA Cup - Cup exit ensures more misery for Arsenal
Arsenal appear condemned to a seventh season without a trophy after their FA Cup challenge came to an inglorious end with a 2-0 loss to Sunderland in the fifth round.
Arsene Wenger had uncharacteristically ripped into his players following their humiliating 4-0 defeat to AC Milan on Wednesday and had hoped to provoke a reaction in an attempt to salvage something from a disastrous season.
However, in another desperately disappointing performance, and with three players succumbing to injury in a worryingly familiar narrative, Arsenal were beaten by a 40th-minute strike from Kieran Richardson and then an own goal from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain with 12 minutes remaining.
With a title challenge no longer on the agenda and a second leg against Milan looking like a hopeless exercise, Arsenal's under-fire manager and his under-performing players surely have only fourth place remaining as an objective following this latest setback in a season full of acute disappointment.
After their evisceration in Milan, Arsenal made five changes, one of which was enforced as injury kept Laurent Koscielny out. With Per Mertesacker also missing for the long-term having sustained an injury on the same pitch a week ago, Arsenal were then left to rue yet another fitness problem at the Stadium of Light as Francis Coquelin pulled up with a nasty hamstring injury after only 10 minutes.
Arsenal were forced to introduce Sebastien Squillaci alongside Johan Djourou, and push Thomas Vermaelen out to his unfavoured position of left-back, before both Alex Song and Aaron Ramsey also temporarily sustained knocks in a concerning opening period for the apparently fragile visitors.
The substitution disrupted their impressive early rhythm, with Mikel Arteta going close with a lovely free kick, and the sight of such an unfamiliar defence in front of Lukasz Fabianski, who played in place of Wojciech Szczesny as Wenger rotated his keepers, clearly enthused Sunderland.
The home side could have had a penalty had Howard Webb spotted Song getting an arm to a corner from Sebastian Larsson, while lone forward Stephane Sessegnon was bright early on, sending one firm effort wide of the far post after losing Squillaci.
Arsenal's passing clicked on occasion and one such attack saw Robin van Persie thread a fine pass through for Gervinho. The forward, just back from the African Cup of Nations, took a touch before forcing Simon Mignolet into a fine save with a drilled effort.
Song then spotted a clever run from Van Persie before playing in his captain with an expertly-weighted pass, but John O'Shea came across and just about got enough of the ball to avoid conceding a penalty.
Sunderland - who had lost only two in their past 12 games in all competitions - always looked full of intent and took the lead thanks to their admirable persistence: Djourou was culpable when allowing Gardner to close down his attempted clearance and then brought the midfielder down to earn a yellow card.
Larsson was tasked with taking the free kick and although Vermaelen got his head to the ball, he only succeeded in turning it into the path of Richardson, who from an unlikely angle saw his firm volley deflect in off Squillaci.
With Arsenal's season firmly ebbing away in front of their eyes, the visitors were then exposed again as Larsson, against his former side, delivered a fine deep cross to the back post: Jack Colback hooked the ball back to James McClean but the winger thumped his effort into the side netting.
Arsenal's predicament intensified at the start of the second half when they were pressed into a double substitution. Both Ramsey and Squillaci picked up injuries so Tomas Rosicky and Theo Walcott were introduced, with Song moving to join Djourou in defence as Arsenal fielded their third different central combination of the afternoon.
Already looking vulnerable and unbalanced, Arsenal were then lucky to see Djourou remain on the pitch when the defender, already on a booking, avoided any punishment for a stupid and unnecessary two-footed challenge on Sessegnon.
With Gervinho and Oxlade-Chamberlain subdued in wide positions, and Sunderland tenacious in their pursuit of the ball in the middle, Arsenal were struggling to carve out any genuine chances, although Vermaelen did see a firm header saved by Mignolet when getting on the end of a free kick from Arteta.
While Arsenal were undoubtedly poor, Sunderland were fantastic in the way they chased every ball and gave their opponents no rest whatsoever, and when the second goal came it was well deserved.
Wenger's side, as so often in Milan, were left exposed on the break yet again and Sessegnon was allowed too much space to play a ball to Larsson on the right of the box. The Swede hit the post with his low effort but the ball rolled into the path of Oxlade-Chamberlain and the young man got his legs in a tangle when inadvertently knocking the ball over the line.
That moment of self-destruction seemed somewhat apt for a side that has seen their season dissipate in the space of four days, and with Sunderland standing firm, Arsenal were unable to turn the tide of the game, and their campaign as a whole, when meekly suffering elimination from another competition.


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A young pianist (Robert Horton) is framed, by the woman (Cara Williams) he loves, for a murder he did not commit.
A woman (Ruth Hussey) is stunned to learn that a mink coat she bought had been stolen from a previous owner.
A New York City woman (Constance Ford) is convinced she will be the next victim of a serial killer. With Steve Brodie.
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