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Correction for Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013
The story "An 'IH boy' all grown up" on Page C1 of today's edition incorrectly reports the town where the garage is located, which should be Yorktown. The error was caught too late to correct the story because the C section had an early press deadline.
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Archive for category Firmware Updates
New Security Fixes in v3.60 Firmware
Posted by Jay in Firmware Updates, Gaming Industry on March 10th, 2011
As you know, the new firmware for the PS3, v3.60, released very early this morning, with the biggest feature being the game save cloud for PlayStation Plus members, but, apparently, that wasn't the only big change in the firmware.
The hacking community is abuzz now with word that there has been some major security fixes in the update; namely the "metldr" key, the key that made the hacking possible in the first place, (as well as a few other loaders) has been bypassed, and thus, Sony's console is secure once more, at least, theoretically. How long before this gets hacked, now?
Veering slightly away from the topic at hand, another feature that has been included in the update, according to engadget, is the ability to have your controller shut off at specific intervals of inactivity. I think that could be useful and possibly help save battery life for some people, but it's definitely not a huge feature.
PlayStation Plus Getting Cloud Game Saves Starting Tomorrow
Posted by Jay in Firmware Updates, PlayStation Plus, Software on March 9th, 2011
[tab:News]It appears that one of the biggest wishes for PS+ members, and rumored since January, will finally become a reality, and a lot sooner than you think. Starting tomorrow, cloud-based game saves will be available to subscribers.
You will have 150MB of storage available, for up to 1000 saves (including copy-prohibited save data). The feature will require firmware update v3.60, which also releases tomorrow, and Sony has promised that many future titles will allow you to bypass your HDD and save directly to the PSN instead.
This is very awesome and will likely drive subscriptions up pretty fast. Read the Press Release, which explains how to back up a save; as well as a few other details.
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March 9, 2011 – Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) today announced that online storage for game saves will be available exclusively to PlayStation®Plus subscribers, allowing gamers to back up their save data to the cloud. Online storage for game saves will be available with system software update (v3.60) for the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system, coming on March 10, 2011 and will be automatically enabled for PlayStation Plus subscribers once users install the update.
With the new feature, PlayStation Plus subscribers can store up to 150MB of PS3 game save data and a maximum of 1000 data files per PlayStation®Network account. "Copy-prohibited save data" is also supported, and all previously backed-up save data may be restored once per 24-hour period. When the new feature launches, most PS3 titles will be compatible with online storage for game saves, and moving forward new titles will have the capability to offer the storage option.
Online storage for game saves ensures that data stored by PlayStation Plus subscribers is more secure than ever and is an integral feature for gamers who wish to access their data on other PS3 systems. Users can check their available/total space at any time via the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar). Users who wish to utilize the feature immediately following the system software update (v3.60), can do so with these instructions:
To back-up:
1. Select [Game] > [Save Data Utility].
2. Focus on the save data you wish to back up.
3. Open up the option menu using "triangle" and select [Copy].
4. Select [Online Storage] as the destination of back up.
To copy:
1. Select [Game] > [Save Data Utility] > [Online Storage].
2. Focus on the save data you wish to copy.
3. Open up an option menu using "triangle" and select [Copy].
PlayStation Plus is available for a yearly fee of $49.99, and for a limited time, gamers will also receive 3 free bonus months when signing up for a one-year subscription. Gamers can also subscribe to the 3-month option for $17.99.[tab:END]
Judge Dismisses All Claims Par One for Sony's "Other OS" Suit
Posted by Eddie in Firmware, Firmware Updates, Media on February 23rd, 2011
A California judge dismissed all but one claim in the lawsuit against Sony for removing the other OS functionality the examiner claims. The one left is a possible violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act which states it is unlawful for any entity to execute unauthorized modifications on any computer system.
The charges that the judge dismissed were breach of warranty status and also the Consumer Legal Remedies Act and Civil Code 1770.
The plaintiffs have 20 days to amend their claims and refile their complaint.
With only one charge looming for Sony, the Judge had this to say.
"Plaintiffs must therefore either allege that Sony made some express representations as to the continued availability of that feature, or they will have to show both that there were implied representations as to continued availability and that an express warranty claim may legally proceed even where it is based in part on such implied representations.," said Seeborg.
Save Game Cloud – How Do You Feel About It?
Posted by Madagasca in Firmware Updates, PlayStation Plus, Talk on January 31st, 2011
Finally! Strong rumours are circulating that a cloud storage facility is going to be arriving on the PS3 with F3.60. However, as premiersoupir has already reported, it looks like this feature is going to be available to PlayStation Plus subscribers only.
We all know about the benefits provided by PlayStation Plus; with it costing around £40 GBP a year, you have benefits such as automated overnight game patching/firmware updates, £200 GBP worth of games every year – with a few more bells and whistles added on (i.e. early beta access for certain games).
For me, the Save Game Cloud is going to be an important feature, however – even though I stressed in a previous article that I would be happy to pay a premium for a 'Save Game' Cloud in order to protect my game saves, I'm not too sure I may take advantage – even though it's less than £1 GBP per week for PS+. I currently do not subscribe to PlayStation Plus. I'll be honest, it hasn't appealed to me – yet. I don't mind doing manual updates for games and firmware, and even though you are given lots of free games, etc, you don't get to keep them after your subscription finishes – that's quite a bummer.
Regarding my comment above about not being sure about taking advantage of PS+ due to the introduction of a Save Game Cloud, it's not that I don't want to pay the money – it's more to do with the ongoing commitment of paying the premium each year – for my game saves.
If you decided not to continue with your subscription after the current one expired, what happens to your save games stored in the cloud? For some reason, I feel this feature should be sold as a separate service and not be tagged onto the end of PlayStation Plus. I may be wrong.
Are you going to subscribe to PlayStation Plus just because this feature is being introduced? Share your thoughts with me in the comments box below.

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Saturday, December 04, 2010
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Well ladies and gentlemen, I must be either a mouse or man because my well laid plans for tracking the foods for Thanksgiving definitely went array. Well, it's not as bad as it sounds, I may not have been able to track my food, but I did not m... Read more
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
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The question has been going around about how are you going to handle the calorie temptation of the Thanksgiving Day Feast. Well, my family (small family of 3) and I have decided to make life a little easier by treating the meal as any other mea... Read more
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
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I've been wondering how late is too late. You see I'm a night time eater. What I mean is that whether I eat at normal hours or not, my hunger doesn't kick in until around 3pm and then I can continue to eat until late evening, like 12am. So my... Read more
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
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This is day 2 of week 2 and I finally sat down and completed my meal plan for the entire day, before breakfast. It has been so much easier not scrambling to figure out what I can eat and still keep within my goals. I was able to focus on my fa... Read more
Sunday, November 21, 2010
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That's right folks, the starting pistol has been shot and we're off and running. It's the end of week 1 and (drum roll. please) I'VE LOST 3 LBS!!! I'm so excited, but the race is not over, far from it. Stay tuned for the next installment of th... Read more
Saturday, November 20, 2010
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They say you can't keep a good woman down and you know what, it's true. I still feel like dog poop because of my cold, but less poopy. It's amazing what rest, plenty of fluids and good drugs (Nyquil) will do for a body. You'll be happy to kno... Read more
Friday, November 19, 2010
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OK, I cry uncle, this cold is kicking my but. My body aches have aches, so no exercising today, just plent... Read more
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Wouldn't you know it, I'm on a roll with my diet and exercise program and wham, I catch a cold. Last night... Read more
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
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This is my first time blogging and I'm a little bit nervous. I've never done anything like this before since I tend to be a very private person. But they say sharing is good for the soul, so here goes....
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|Theme—Stranger Than Fiction: Real-life events and personalities in this month's nonfiction works are far stranger than can be found in most novels. When it comes to the incredible, history trumps fiction...easily.
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania
Erik Larson, 2015
448 pp.
Book Review by Molly Lundquist
April, 2015
Following his penchant for writing about grand historical events—while placing two contrasting worlds side-by-side—Erik Larson, takes on the sinking of the Lusitania. The ship's torpedoing by a German u-boat stunned the world and culminated, eventually, in America's entry into World War I.
In the hands of a skilled writer like Larson, the Lusitaia's demise becomes an epic event. His ability to conjure up the majestic ocean liner, its glorious interior, and the large personalities of its staff and passengers draws attention to the enormity of the loss.
Little Demon in the City of Light: A True Story of Murder in Belle Epoque Paris
Steven Levingston, 2014
352 pp.
Book Review by Molly Lundquist
April, 2015
Had this remarkable book been a crime novel, it would be easy to dismiss as improbable or far too dependent on coincidence. But Little Demon is a true story and should leave readers agog at the bizarre fashion in which real life unfolds.
As a taut police procedural—and one in which investigators appear outwardly incompetent while being quietly shrewd—Little Demon had me hooked. An added bonus is its stunning portrait of Belle Epoque Paris.
A Spy Among Friends: Kim Philby and the Great Betrayal
Ben Macintrye, 2014
384 pp.
Book Review by Molly Lundquist
April, 2014
A good deal of ink has been spilled over the years on Kim Philby, the British spy working all the while for the Soviet Union, so it's surprising to find yet one more book on him. But Ben Macintyre, who has penned some of the most exciting true-life spy stories written, takes a different approach.
Macintyre considers Philby in the light of his decades-long friendships within the old boys' club of British intelligence. Given the closeness and length of those friendships, Philby's secrecy, duplicity—and brazenness—boggle the mind. Yet his betrayal is part of cold war history, as are the countless lives lost because of him.
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Spotlight: Naoto Somese, Cinemagraph and Time Lapse Photographer
- 08/03/2013
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On the forefront of utilising cinemagraph and time lapse photography is Naoto Somese, a Japanese freelance photographer who has been active in the photographic industry for more than twenty years. With his work highlighted in international publications including Cosmopolitan, Elle and Marie Claire, his work has also been featured in numerous Japanese editorial spreads. Somese turned his eye to new forms of digital expression early on following their inception and has since created numerous cinemagraph, time lapse and panoramic imagery.He speaks with WPO about his transition from still to moving image.
What inspired you to experiment with time lapse and cinemagraph photography?
The movies I saw during my teens primarily inspired me to create time lapse and cinemagraphs, specifically work by filmmakers such as Nobuhiko Ohbayashi, Seijyun Suzuki, Nicolas Roeg and Brian De Palma, who were referred to as "magicians of film." I've also been inspired by the history of photography and films.
Have you encountered any challenges in making the shift from traditional photography to experimenting with the likes of cinemagraph, time lapse, and panorama?
In my exploration of new forms of expression, I've experimented with a lot of different things, including cameras, equipment and applications. A lot of 360°panoramic virtual reality equipment and software is European, and I struggled to understand specialist information in English.
What advice do you have for photographers looking to branch out into cinemagraph and time lapse photography?
The advice I'd give to photographers who are about to branch out into cinemagraph and time lapse photography would be to overcome the barriers of photography and moving images, and to give free rein to the imagination. If there were a key during this process, then, in the case of cinemagraph photography, that would be to look for the subject's movement that's to be looped. By successfully incorporating this into the photograph, you'll end up with a sophisticated result.
When it comes to time lapse, I'd suggest selecting, as the primary motif, a subject that undergoes dramatic change. Also showing, in compressed time, the process of something emerging or appearing from nothing can result in a work that moves the viewer.
How do you think the emergence of these two new platforms will affect traditional photography?
Once photography is released from the spell of paper and expressed through a digital device, it can only continue to evolve and become more diversified. I also believe that there will be new value attached to traditional photography during this process. I think there will be a co-existence between photography, moving images, and a new form of expression which lies between these two.
Can you share a bit of your thoughts on the marketing and distribution of time lapse and cinemagraph versus traditional still photography?
Traditional photography becomes valuable in the world of 'art'. Meanwhile, new forms of expression, such as time lapse and cinemagraph, 360°panoramic virtual reality, object virtual reality, 360°panoramic video, and gigapixel images are also 'art', but I see them more as forms of expression which will become increasingly popular through easily accessible media such as websites, SNS, digital signage, e-books and text books.
What messages do you wish to share through your photography?
Through my photographs and moving images, I want to convey emotion filled with surprise in a way that is unique to moving images. I hope that I can convey the sort of emotion that the Lumiere brothers, Georges Jean Melles and Eisenstein did so many years ago, but in a contemporary context.
Inspired to create and share new imagery following Naoto Somese's insight? Just last week, WPO launched the Cinemagraph and Time Lapse Competitions, sponsored by Sony PlayMemories Camera Apps. Enter your cinemagraph and time lapse creations today!
To see more of Naoto Somese's work, please visit his website here.
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GPC Graduates 1,100 in Fall Commencement12/14/2010
Contact: Roger Barnes
Phone: 678-891-2693
Fax: 678-891-2966
Author: Roger Barnes
Muriel Hunter was so impressed with the experience her son Brandon was having at Georgia Perimeter College, she decided to also enroll for classes. On Monday, both mother and son donned cap and gown and graduated together, Muriel earning an associate degree in General Studies and Brandon taking home an associate of arts in Film.
"Graduation provided a great sense of accomplishing for both of us," Muriel said. "It was a wonderful experience. Graduating together I hope has been sort of an inspiration to him that if he sets a goal he can accomplish anything."
More than 1,100 Georgia Perimeter students were eligible to receive an associate degree during fall commencement, held on Dec. 13.
"Each of you traveled different paths to Georgia Perimeter College," GPC President Dr. Anthony S. Tricoli told the graduates. "Each of you brought different needs, experiences, goals and dreams with you. Your presence here today shows that you have taken hold of your life and are actively creating the future you want."
Tricoli, who enjoys woodcarving as a hobby, told the graduates they are artists designing their vision of their future.
"There are not two pieces of driftwood that are alike," Tricoli said. "Each piece has strength, each one has imperfections, and each one has beauty. If you carve the wood to take advantage of all of those individual qualities, a true piece of art can emerge."
"You (graduates) are the artists," he said. "You have started the process of carving out your future, shaping what you will become and I am inspired by what I am seeing."
During the ceremony, keynote speaker Rep. Karla Drenner shared the story of her road to higher education. Drenner was first elected to the Georgia General Assembly in 2000 and represents house district 86, which includes Avondale Estates, as well as Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston Campus, where commencement was held.
"After high school, my plan was to become one of those young women who wear a neon vest and wave a flag to direct traffic around construction sites," Drenner said. "I would make money, have my own place and my own car."
Those early plans did not work out and Drenner soon found herself working odd jobs.
"There I was, wandering around, making $4.25 an hour and living in a hole-in-the-wall apartment," she recalled. "I knew I needed an education. I needed to go to college."
Drenner said she returned to college determined to be successful.
"I began to value education as something that was truly mine," she said. "Something I could depend on, something that would open doors for me. I now have five degrees, even two doctorates.
"Each and every one of you has faced similar struggles," Drenner told the graduates. "But each and every one of you is here today because you did not give up. You knew what was important and stayed the course. That is a testament to your strength, and that strength will carry you to your next goal."
GPC graduate Erica Dumas found it easy to relate to Drenner's keynote address.
"I knew I needed to be somewhere to do something constructive with my life," Dumas said. "I just knew college was the place I needed to be."
On Monday, Dumas became the first member of her family to earn a college degree. Her degree is in Business Administration.
Graduate Shawna Stephens had been in the workforce for a few years before deciding to enroll at GPC.
"I had worked just about every job there is to work," Stephens said. "I've been a bookkeeper, customer service rep, you name it. But I went as far as I could go without a college degree."
Stephens, the mother of two, enrolled in GPC with the hopes of being an average "C" student like she was in high school, but something happened.
"When I got that first 'A' it became contagious," Stephens said. "I began thinking I can do this. I'm older, more mature and I can be a straight A student."
Stephens graduated on Monday with a 3.79 GPC and the honor of being named the Decatur Campus Outstanding Scholar for 2010. She plans on continuing her education in Business Administration at Clayton State.
"These are just a few examples of the students graduating today," Tricoli said. "There are hundreds more, all with compelling stories. You are the businessmen and businessmen women, the health care providers, the teachers and community leaders of the future.
"Graduates, we are glad you traveled the path to GPC," Tricoli said. "We feel privileged you entrusted us with your hopes and dreams, and we know you leave here with the tools you need to bring those dreams and hopes into reach."
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Georgia Perimeter College, the third largest institution of the University System of Georgia, serves more than 25,000 students through four campuses and several sites in metro Atlanta. For additional information, visit www.gpc.edu


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Experian seems to really take consumer information to heart
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For decades, the people of Experian have dedicated themselves to serving consumers thoughtfully and thoroughly. Experian has been and will continue to be an industry leader and innovator in many aspects, with a special commitment to helping consumers day in and day out. During consumers' most challenging times, Experian's legacy of service can be especially valued.
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Bowls Manitoba and its Manitoba clubs are starting the 2013 season. Club bowling has started at 1212 Dakota St until the individual clubs can use their grass greens. There's an open invitation to all to join us at 1212 Dakota on June 2 for Brunch and Bowling at 10 am and then Juniors and Buddies at...
Venue: Bowls Manitoba
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New Music Wednesdays: Albatros w/ guests
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PST: An Introduction to Provincial Sales Tax
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Carrie Underwood Concert with special guest Hunter Hayes
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Rotary Club of Winnipeg (Downtown)
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Hook, Line and Sinker: Europe's cod on the brink or recovery or collapse
Declining cod stocks have been poorly managed in the past in both Europe and Canada. As North Sea ...
WWF Mid-Term Review of the EU Common Fisheries Policy
A new report commissioned by WWF to independent marine consultancy Marine Resources Assessment ...
Fuelling the threat for sustainable fisheries in Europe
The study shows the dramatic impacts of fuel subsidies, granted by EU Member States to the fishing ...
WWF opposes reintroduction of fuel subsidies in the fisheries sector
While supposedly intended to cut down on unnecessary bureaucracy, the proposed regulation on aiding ...
Smart Investments in the fishing sector
Public spending is crucial for fishermen and fishing communities to adapt to a fast changing world.
Leading role for the EU in fighting Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing (IUU)
Although the EU has engaged in the fight against IUU for more than 10 years, continued and ...
"Could Try Harder" - Green 10 mid-term review of the European Commission
Environmental groups issued a critical verdict on the Commission's record in protecting and ...
Catching On? Trade-related Measures as a Fisheries Management Tool
This report examines the experience of regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs) with ...
Mediterranean bluefin tuna - the consequences of collapse
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In conjunction with our 125th anniversary, donate food to those in need. For each item brought in, $1.00 will be waived from your account. Bring unexpired canned goods, cereal, peanut butter, paper products, and toiletries to the Circulation Desk on the first floor. All donations will go to Downers Grove Area FISH Food Pantry.


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5 Shows to Watch During the Glee Hiatus
With Glee off the air until its November 7 return from hiatus, we're dreading the sinking feeling that comes with three Glee-free Thursdays on our hands. So, in the absence of our favorite McKinley High girls, lads, and grads, we've got some ideas for you. Namely, while the Fox show is resting up from its emotional Cory Monteith tribute episode, here's what you should be watching. While some of this is what we've already set on our DVR, the rest came from you guys! So, thanks for helping us — and your fellow Gleeks — pass the time!
1. Dancing With The Stars
So, it's not exactly a Fox sitcom, but the amazing show now in its 17th season has kept us intrigued for years. The choreographed routines and covers of original songs by the DWTS house band brings us back to the Regional, Sectional, and National dance numbers we loved so much. Plus, this season, super-talented Amber Riley is tapping her toes and showing off her hip-shaking prowess as a contestant!
2. American Horror Story: Coven
Um, more power to the many of you who suggested that we take a break from the scary-good singing on Glee in order to focus on the scary-scary stories on American Horror Story: Coven. The Ryan Murphy-created series makes the hair on the backs of our neck stand up — much like the idea of waiting three weeks to hear them take a crack at Gaga.
3. The Vampire Diaries
Hot guys who are much older than they appear? Romances that make us yearn for our own ever-lasting pairing? Plotlines that are so out there they make us suspend logic so that we can let ourselves get totally into the story? Sounds like the perfect trio of reasons to tune in.
4. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
This show is super — literally. The plot focuses on the newly formed S.H.I.E.L.D. group, which investigates supernatural occurrences (usually rooted in science) and does cool stuff. The colors are bright, the cast is attractive, and they break into song and dance on the reg. Okay, not that last one, but the rest of those are true. Try it on, you might love it.
5. More Glee
You have Seasons 1-4 on DVD and Netflix and all over the Internet. Can't stand waiting another day — let alone a week — without your favorite characters? Us either. So, if you'll excuse us, we're going to go marathon all 91 episodes…
You have Seasons 1-4 on DVD and Netflix and all over the Internet. Can't stand waiting another day — let alone a week — without your favorite characters? Us either. So, if you'll excuse us, we're going to go marathon all 91 episodes…Are you watching something awesome during the hiatus? Tell us below!


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The US Food & Drug Administration just issued a notice of recall of tattoo ink, needles and kits due to microbial contamination.
According to the FDA:
White & Blue Lion, Inc. in the City of Industry, CA is recalling all lots of tattoo Inks and tattoo needles due to pathogenic bacterial contamination. Use of these products may cause bacterial infection and can lead to sepsis, a potentially life-threatening complication of an infection. The recall includes all tattoo inks, tattoo needles, and tattoo kits distributed by White & Blue Lion...The FDA site has the specific brand, codes and lot numbers. And as noted on the site, there has been one case of illness as of yesterday.
The inks are sold separately and also in tattoo kits with needles, which are distributed by 8Decades and White & Blue Lion, Inc. on Amazon.com and other places that will sell tattoo supplies to anyone.
While Needles & Sins readers aren't the type to be or frequent scratchers with cheap starter kits, it's worth noting and passing along.
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Yesterday, The New England Journal of Medicine published the article "Tattoo Ink-Related Infections --Awareness, Diagnosis, Reporting, and Prevention." The article is based on investigations by The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) into an outbreak of tattoo-related skin infections cased by a family of bacteria called nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) that has been found in a recent outbreak of illnesses linked to contaminated tattoo inks. Coordinating their investigation with state and local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), they discovered 22 confirmed cases of this infection primarily in New York as well as Washington, Iowa, and Colorado. It was found that the inks were contaminated before distribution and is believed to have occurred during the production process. The inks in which the bacteria were found have been recalled.
You can find all the details in the following reports:
* FDA: Tattoo Inks Pose Health Risks
* CDC: The Hidden Dangers of Getting Inked
* CDC: Tattoo-Associated Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Skin Infections -- Multiple States, 2011-2012
Here are some key aspects of the reports I think are worth highlighting:
First, the FDA is quick to note that no matter how diligently tattooists follow hygienic procedures, infections can still incur because the bacteria were found in non-opened bottles of ink and contamination is not often visible.
Fourteen of the confirmed NTM infections, specifically Mycobacterium chelonae, came from Upstate Tattoo Company in Rochester, NY. YNN.com reports that one of the tattooists bought ink at an Arizona tattoo convention and used it on clients and the co-owner of the shop. A second supply was then ordered and that batch had the bacteria. The ink allegedly is "Catfish Carl's Realistic Wash." While the CDC does not specifically name the inks recalled, on the FDA's Enforcement report for May 23rd, 2012, it does list a recall of three different Catfish Carl's Realistic Washes. Ynn.com says that Upstate Tattoo is considering legal action against the ink manufacturer.
[Update: Upstate Tattoo Co. has been given a clean bill of health by the Monroe County Health Department, which stated the shop followed all hygienic procedures.]
The infection was first identified by a dermatolgist who contacted The Monroe County Health Department when a patient's rash persisted for a long time after receiving a tattoo at Upstate. The rash was located in the specific area where the grey wash was used, not throughout the entire tattoo. This sparked the investigation.
The CDC blog says that, after it was notified about these NY cases, it issued a public health alert and found two clusters of tattoo-associated NTM skin infections in Washington state, one in Iowa, and one in Colorado. Contamination was found in inks produced by other manufacturers, which they do not identify, and could have come from unsanitary manufacturing processes or the use of contaminated ingredients. It adds the following key fact:
[...] All were related to inks likely contaminated by non-sterile water either during the manufacturing process or during dilution by the tattoo artist just prior to tattooing a client.
Non-sterile water includes filtered or distilled water as well as tap and regular bottled water.
NTM infections look like allergic reactions and can be hard to diagnose and treat. Different types of antibiotics are often prescribed. [Ointments won't treat the problem.] If not properly treated, the FDA says that Mycobacterium chelonae can cause lung disease, joint infection, eye problems and other organ infections.According to the FDA's Office of Cosmetics and Colors, Dr. Linda Katz, if you experience tattoo-related complications, notify your tattooist and the FDA through its MedWatch program.


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Colin Baker was a Human who was kin to descendants of Clare Raymond. His name briefly appeared among the Raymond family genealogy on the computer display pulled up by Deanna Troi.
Some of Colin Baker's direct relatives include Tom Baker, Peter Davidson, William Hartnell, Jon Pertwee, and Patrick Troughton. (TNG: "The Neutral Zone")
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Why Him?He stood there and stared at the newly wed couple from the distance. He saw how his younger brother married her, the girl of his dreams. He saw how the girl looked happier with his brother than when she was with him. It's impossible to deny that he has fallen in love with his younger brother's wife. He has a name; people call him Ventus while his younger brother is Roxas. They look strikingly similar only a few different bits here and there but not a lot of people could tell the difference. He faked a smile and cheered them on, knowing it was best although he knew it would be the end of his heart. Naminé, why him?Why Him? by goddess-of-flight
After the wedding, Ventus decided that it was about time he congratulate them personally since he'll be studying abroad for a few years. I won't be seeing her. It was the only thing in his mind. Even though he knew the consequences, he couldn't possibly stay there. His heart won't be able to take it. A question still rings in his mind though. Why him?
He sa
RokuNami: Misery BusinessRokuNami: Misery Business by Kiome-Yasha
Disclaimer: "I do not own Kingdom Hearts. All rights of characters are reserved by SquareEnix & Disney."
Misery Business
Every girl has a dream to marry that perfect guy that they would spend the rest of their life with. They would wear that perfect white dress, making them feel like a princess; having that special day to be about them and their other half. Driving off into the sunset and never looking back, knowing that the smile on their faces was because of that one other person that meant everything to them.
Namine had found that man to be in her husband, Ventus. And for Roxas, it was the most painful sacrifice he had to face.
And it all took was one night, and one dance, to make him realize he was in love with her.
It was a few days before the wedding and Namine had gone out wit
VenXNami. Together-You must be a witch ... you made me feel the impossible-the boy's finger moved in a magical, drawing with a few light stains, red letters slightly off the wall in front of him-VenXNami. Together by Theodstdead
Its slightly awkward steps, walked away from the big wall the roof of his school, in a quiet Sitting on the edge of the building, watching the sky pale with a slight smile. Loading an object, not very distinct, slightly bright red in some spots. He watched the sky slowly, closing her eyes slowly, without stopping to look at the sky, remembering what it felt and done.
Suddenly a faint cry overhears, "Ve-Ventus! ... Oh god ..", upon hearing this, the young man felt like he lost his balance slowly, still holding the object bright and sharp in their hands, just seconds, dropping back and watching the sky, trying not to close their eyes. Felt like two warm and soft hands took hers, as one of these caressed her cheeks trying to become your color, and a few drops fall on your forehead, just feeling the freshness of th
42. Standing StillI have a proposition. The girl with blonde hair and blue eyes opened the door to the large palace. Several dancing pairs congregated in the center of the ballroom. She walked in as casually as possible, the glass blue dress shimmered with every step.42. Standing Still by faerietale456
It's quite simple, really. Did she stand out too much? She prayed that she didn't. A small blade flashed in the candlelight, hidden to most people's eyes. The female looked around, looking for someone in particular, but was unable to spot him. Before the next morning, at exactly midnight, she had to dance with him. It was as if her life depended on it.
The woman in the black cloak grinned evilly in the back of Naminé's mind, sending shivers up her spine. She never said what would happen if she failed, but the ideas of how it could end never left her presence.
Wasn't tonight supposed to be like the fairy tale? A ball, a magical dress, glass slippers, and somewhere around here was a prince. If it was supposed to
23. CatBeing a puppy on the prowl is definitely hard work, especially when you're in the city, like me. Of course, I got my "older brother" Terra by my side, teaching me all there is to know about doghood. I wouldn't ask for anything more than what I already have, because even though I'm a street dog, and I steal from time to time (hey! It's how I survive!) I still have enough happiness in my life to appreciate what I have, and never desire anything more than what I have. That is, until23. Cat by faerietale456
"Terra, look at that weird looking dog in the window of the house!" I barked over to the muscular brown dog standing next to me.
He shook his head, "No, Ventus, that's not a dog. It's a cat."
I stared in amazement, "A cat? She's so beautiful! The prettiest cat I've ever seen!"
Terra rolled his eyes, "She's the only cat you've seen."
"Which makes her the prettiest already. Besides, no other cat after her will be as beautiful as she. Maybe I should talk to her " I said, my voice trailing off as
I'm here, come and find meI'm here, come and find me by Suffering-Angel
Title: I'm here, come and find me
Fandom: Kingdom Hearts
Time-frame: Naminé's creation, right after Sora Heartlessfied in KH1.
Characters: Naminé, Ventus
Summary: She was born into the realm of darkness, and was brought into a realm in between. His was the voice that guided her there, and he was the one to give her a priceless gift.
Dedication: It's Sae's birthday! :"3
Before she was aware of the world, before she was aware of herself, before she was able to even register either - there was he. There was nothing, she was nothing, but still - there was he.
In an endless void, in a black, empty world, he called out and she heard him and came to realize she even was at all.
It was hard for her to tell, but it was then that she opened her eyes for the first time. There wasn't much to see or look at, but the wavering of the very air, the dark fog that filled the realm told her something was different. She knew, though, that t
At Least OnceHe was dreaming. He, Roxas, knew that he was dreaming because he always had the same dream. In his dream, seagulls cried out faintly and waves gently crashed against the sand. He saw a boy standing on a shore, barefooted. The boy had his sleeves rolled up, and there was an ice-cream stick in his mouth. Hiis blue eyes were fixed on the horizon. He always smiled. That upset Roxas. How could someone always smile?At Least Once by BurningGlory
Around the boy was a beautiful, almost glimmering island. There were trees with long, extending leaves all around. One tree, in particular, had star-like fruits on it. This part of the island was new to Roxas. For the first time, he took his attention away from the barefooted boy and focused more on the tree of stars. There, once inching closer, he saw something, or rather, someone, very new to him. Sitting on the curved tree was the lonely silhouette of a girl.
"Roxas," said a voice so suddenly it pulled the thirteenth Nobody out of his sleep.
Roxas' eyes opened slowly, hesitant
Achoo KazooThe sweetest thing he ever did for me was sneeze.Achoo Kazoo by BurningGlory
I'll never forget that day.
I had just entered my first year in high school when I chose to take an art class. I always liked drawing, so I thought why not?
The teacher, Mrs. Xine, had told everyone to sit wherever they liked in tables wide enough for up to four people. I sat with my only friends in that class, Kairi, Xion and Sora. In our class, there was a perfect thirty two people, so nobody got left out from a table. That is, until a boy came late clutching a tardy slip in his hand. He had come bursting through the door. Odd number thirty three who had interrupted Mrs. Xine's lesson.
"You're late," the teacher said to the boy with crossed arms and narrowed eyes. She had been feeling sour after being cut off.
The boy tried explaining himself, but the teacher had kept talking while he was in mid sentence.
"I'm sorry I'm late, but it was because I was-"
"-Take a seat," she said while snatching the tardy slip away fro
Guess"A cat."Guess by BurningGlory
"Try again."
"A dog."
"A giraffe."
"A heartless."
"A frog?"
"Is it Axel?"
There was a snicker. "No, Naminé, it's not Axel "
"Oh, Roxas! Just tell me already!"
"Does that mean you give up?"
A smirk.
A frown.
"Yes, I give up."
The words were like music to Roxas' ears. As his fist pumped triumphantly into the air, he exclaimed, "I win again!"
"You only keep winning because you draw so horribly, Roxas," Naminé pointed out with a
giggle that followed.
"It is a rose, Naminé See?" The male blonde pointed to the details of his poorly drawn sketch. "There's the petals,"-and he would point to the red scribble scrabbles-"This is the stem," and he pointed to the long stick- "and there's the hand holding it!"-and he pointed to a square with five rectangles sticking out of it.
Naminé laughed, seeing no way whatsoever in which such a strange pile of scribbles could be a hand holding a rose.
Roxas laughed also, not
43. DyingShe pretended that I didn't know. That somehow, I couldn't notice her pale, fragile body covered in bruises. That her fake smiles would pass for being even close to believable.43. Dying by faerietale456
She was just so stubborn, not wanting anyone to know that her life was slipping away. She hid behind a wig, while her boyfriend shaved his mane to help support her. Roxas was too in love with his hair to just let his brother "shave it off" while he was sleeping. Besides, Ventus wouldn't ever do that. That's not in his character.
He knew about her sickness because she told him personally. What about your best friend, Naminé? Wouldn't I have worked for moral support? We've been best friends all these years, but the only one you told your problems and burdens to was Roxas. It wasn't fair. He is good at understanding, but I would have been just as good!
Then, to see you constantly cough into a tissue, looking shocked at the bright red stain it left
Sweets For My Love"Sorry I can't come over today, Ven, I'm not really feeling well," Naminé weak voice sounded over the telephone. "Maybe when I'm better I can play with you and Roxas, okay?"Sweets For My Love by faerietale456
Ventus frowned, even though he knew Naminé couldn't see it. "Well, I guess that's fine too. I hope you get better!"
"Naminé is sick? Tell her I said that I hope she feels better soon!" Roxas chimed in while eavesdropping in their conversation.
"Oh, and Roxas hopes so too," Ven added, to which Naminé thanked him for.
"Sorry, I can't talk longer, mommy says I need to get some rest, that way I'll get better!" the young blonde said.
"Oh, okay. Bye bye," Ven responded sadly and hung up.
As he put the phone away, Roxas huffed, "Why didn't you let me talk to her before she had to go?"
"Sorry, she said her mommy wanted her to get rest, so I couldn't let you talk," he apologized to his brother, who continued pouting until an idea formed in his little noggin.
"Ven! Why don't we cheer her up by baking her
ChildhoodAn alarm clock sounds. That noise is annoying With my eyes still closed, I try to turn off that the clock, without success. But all of a sudden, the sound stops. Thinking that it was a miracle, I turn to the other side of the bed, to continue sleeping, but I familiar voice starts to yell at me.Childhood by kibi-kawaii
" Roxas, wake up this is the last time I tell you!"
It was my brother, Ventus. We are both nine years old, we are twins, but since he is a little few taller than me, he thinks that can order me like he was the elder. And it is just because his spiky hair!
Growling, I open my eyes, and I see the window of our bedroom opened. It is a very sunny day in Twilight Town, with any clouds in the sky. I approached to the window to see the street; there was a lot of people down there, and the seemed very busy.
"Don't linger more, Roxas, or we'll be late!" Ventus pulled my pajama to put me away from the window.
"But Ventus, look at all that people! So many people is n
Venami: Save MeNamine was sitting on the beach. It was 6:30 PM and it was getting dark. Namine got up and started to walk home. She heard something. She turned around. Nothing. She heard it again. This time she could've sworn she say a flash of darkness. Namine was getting scared. She ran as fast as she could. Then she was knocked out.Venami: Save Me by MeikyuuButterfly101
A blond haired boy was running to Namine's house. He could hardly wait to see her beautiful face. When he finally arrived, he knocked on her door. No answer. He knocked again. No answer. The boy, named Ventus, had a confused look on his face. He felt something under the mat. He picked up a key. He got into Namine's house. He noticed the alarm haven't gone off. He closed to the door. Namine wasnt sleeping, she wasnt drawing, she wasnt even in the house. This worried Ventus. He ran out.
Namine awoke in a basement. A dark one. She walked around, trying to find an exit. Then she saw a metal door. She tried to open it. It was locked. Then she noticed a small opening on the
Midnight WaltzHer feet stepped lightly, tips of her toes lightly gracing the floor. Images of pale ballet slippers flashed with every step and pirouette she made. Dancing was her profession for several years, and it was all the young woman ever dreamed of doing in her life. Nothing else seemed to matter as much. Every time she laced up her Pointe shoes and stepped, it made her feel invincible. December 24th was approaching, the night of her grand performance in "The Nutcracker," and Naminé felt more than ready, but there was just one thing missing.Midnight Waltz by faerietale456
No matter how many times the ivory haired girl wracked her brain, it didn't come to her. Stopping her practice abruptly, Naminé turned around to find a little toy soldier staring back at her. She remembered back to when she was a young girl; her father's profession was a toymaker, and for Christmas, she had received it, being told that the soldier would forever protect her.
She ran her thumb across the surface of the toy. It's glossy surface pai
RokuNami ::Sunset Tunes::Just a quick one-shot I decided to write for RokuNami day. It isn't my best, but I guess I'm happy with how it turned out. Enjoy!RokuNami ::Sunset Tunes:: by ZipherAvenger
The sun had just begun to set when a rather shabby convertible pulled up to the front of a neat, fenced-in yard. The grass stretched before the vehicle for a good stretch before coming to a stop at the foot of some porch steps. As for the actual house, there wasn't anything peculiar that really stood out. The only detail that could be classified as being "strange" was the open front door, only a screen providing some safety for anybody who happened to be inside. That was usual of the pair that owned the property, though. They barely had any secrets and were almost glad to allow even complete strangers to catch a glimpse of the very place they called home. Well, that was true for really only one of the two, though.
A man with striking, spikey blonde hair had begun to exit his convertible before coming to a stop
Ventus - I just need to keep on believing, right?
Roxas - I see myself the way you remember me, and you see yourself the way I remember you.
Welcome to Ven X Namine X Roxas Group.
We are a group for the pairing of Ven X Namine X Roxas,
also for Ven X Namine and Roxas X Namine
Please submit into the right folder
all the picture of VenNamiRoku pleasue submitthe Feature(but please noted it must be VenNamiRoku is the main),
if the picture is family folder with RokuNami or VenNami pleause submit in their own folder.
for fanart and fanfic, please submit into their own pairing folder. the other like cosplay or misc graph please submit in to other folder.
Mature content is acceptable, but please make sure on the warning.
; Even the picture is not for Roxas X Namine or Ventus X Namine, we still welcome for any picture to be our favourite.
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While you're frying up some eggs and bacon, we're cooking up something else: a way to celebrate today's food holiday.
Are you nuts about coconut? You're in luck - May 31 is National Macaroon Day!
This delightful little confection has a storied past, and where you are could determine what it looks like.
The original macaroon is Italian and resembles the amaretti cookies we know today. The fluffy cookies are traditionally made from an almond paste, sugar and egg whites. Depending on who you ask, they're either named after the Italian word for paste, maccarone, or the word ammaccare, which means "to crush."
According to online specialty foods magazine The Nibble, the French-style macaroon, spelled macaron, was invented by Pierre Desfontaines Ladurée. He apparently had the brilliant idea of making a meringue cookie sandwich, held together with ganache. Now, macarons come in all flavor combinations, something baker Dana Loia knows all about.
"My favorite flavor is s'mores. We use brown sugar to make the meringue and add a toasted homemade marshmallow fluff. Our most exotic flavor would have to be Fruity Pebbles - cereal is so underrated!"
After she opens her New York-based shop, Dana's Bakery, on June 1, customers can order her delightfully colorful confections in-store and online.
As a caution to first time macaron bakers, she adds, "Macarons are very moody which make them difficult to make, but not impossible to master! Humidity is a macaron's worse enemy, so I would recommend a sunny, dry day for one's first attempt at making them."
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If you know all about I'm a Scientist, Get me out of here and want to what's different about I'm a Scientist, In the Zone then click to visit the What's the Difference? page.
What is I'm a Scientist, in the Zone?
I'm a Scientist, Get me out of Here! is a free online event where students get to meet and interact with real scientists. It's an X Factor-style competition between the scientists, where your students are the judges. Students submit questions which the scientists will try to answer by the next day. Students then have live Facebook-style chats with the scientists, where they ask questions, learn more about the scientists, and let scientists know their opinions. It take place from April to July 2012 as part of the In the Zone project from the Wellcome Trust, inspired by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
In the Zone is all about exploring the mind and body in motion, which is quite broad. The scientists could be studying anything from the nutritional needs of marathon runners, to the bioengineering of knee replacements, to the psychology of teamwork.
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David Song, Currency Analyst at DailyFX, comments "Nevertheless, as European policy makers pledge to 'quickly' implement a short-term solution for Greece, headlines coming from the EU meeting may prop up the single currency over the next 24-hours of trading, and the EUR/USD may take another run… around 1.3120… However, as the euro-dollar struggles to trade back above the 1.3000 figure, the pair could be carving out a lower top ahead of December as the RSI approaches overbought territory".
EUR/USD is flat at 1.2970 facing the next support at 1.2888 (MA30d) followed by 1.2831 (MA21d) and then 1.2827 (low Nov.22).
On the opposite direction, a breakout of 1.3016 (Upper Bollinger) would expose 1.3021 (high Oct.31) and 1.3023 (high Oct.25).


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Law enforcement raids are most effective when they involve good information gathering and planning, and that is certainly the case in fighting modern slavery. While it is unrealistic to expect every intervention will have complete information, learning enough to know with a high degree of certainty that trafficking victims are present in labor and commercial sex sites is important before mounting an operation. Victim information is usually obtained through the accounts of escaped or rescued victims, by law enforcement agents working undercover or through strategically recruited informants.
"Smart" raids can free trafficking victims while minimizing harm to others. They are based on real evidence, have a well-defined goal grounded in law, and are planned to ensure the safety of everyone involved. They should include arrangements to segregate supervisors, to conduct victim-centered interviews, to cross-reference victims' accounts, and to quickly transition to post-rescue care and shelter for identified victims.
On the other hand, some raids are "blind": they are executed against a target without adequate prior attempts to verify the existence of trafficking victims in those locations. They are based on assumptions, or are simply round-ups meant to clean out a red light district. They often do not have a legal theory or any evidentiary basis driving them, and do not include victim identification processes. Blind raids can lead to poor results while harming those not involved in human trafficking.
Officers often become disheartened after such unsuccessful raids, especially if they naively assumed exploited people would be found enthusiastically awaiting liberation. Bad experiences with blind raids can lead to less effort to actually find and raid sites where labor or sex trafficking is continuing, or can lead to cynicism in government and civil society regarding even the existence of human trafficking as a crime phenomenon.
Identifying Victims Of Trafficking
The violence – physical and psychological – and intimidation marking involuntary servitude means victims are often reluctant to identify themselves as victims. This is true around the world and occurs for various reasons. Victims are usually taught to fear law enforcement authorities and NGOs. If victims are underage, they are often typically coerced by traffickers and brothel keepers to claim they are adults consensually involved in prostitution. Adult trafficking victims may have been threatened to keep them from revealing any indicators of trafficking such as involuntary confinement, debt bondage, or threats of violence against them and their families. Labor managers and brothel keepers often threaten victims or their relatives with future harm if they tell the truth to authorities.
Suspected victims must be removed from the site of exploitation – a threatening environment – and taken to a safe place. Bosses and guards should be identified and segregated, lest they threaten the victims or chill them by their mere presence. The state needs to have temporary custody of these suspected victims and view them as victims or witnesses of serious crimes. In a place where they can be interviewed in a non-confrontational setting, victims of human trafficking are more likely to reveal at least a portion of their true situations. The true ages of victims can be learned through self-reporting or consensual medical examinations. Police and social counselors need time to interview and counsel suspected victims. This counseling period, ranging from a few days to two weeks, should become a standard practice in countries with significant trafficking problems. Once a person's status as a victim of trafficking has been determined, the opportunity for long-term care can be offered to facilitate rehabilitation, though victims should not be pressured to accept such assistance.
Children Used For Commercial Sex
U.S. government policy on children (under the age of 18) used for commercial sex is unambiguous: they must be removed from exploitation as soon as they are found. The use of children in the commercial sex trade is prohibited under both U.S. and international law. There can be no exceptions, no cultural or socio-economic rationalizations to prevent the rescue of children from sexual servitude.
NGO Involvement
NGOs often help law enforcement officers carry out raids and rescues. They can offer psychosocial counseling skills to help identify trafficking victims, usually after they are removed from trafficking situations.
NGOs and media representatives can also play a valuable role in holding law enforcement authorities to legal standards of crime prevention and victim care by bearing witness demanding accountability. NGOs, however, should not play a lead role in a raid or rescue, as they lack authority to perform law enforcement actions and could easily be caught in a cross-fire. NGOs and the media should avoid any practices harmful to the rights of children or others. While it may be attractive as a public relations tool, including broadcast media in counter-trafficking raids, it is an invasion of victims' privacy and puts them at risk.


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Genetic diversity is a characteristic of ecosystems and gene pools that describes an attribute which is commonly held to be advantageous for survival -- that there are many different versions of otherwise similar organisms. For example, the Irish potato famine can be attributed in part to the fact that there were so few different genetic strains of potatoes in the country, making it easier for one virus to infect and kill much of the crop.
The academic field of population genetics includes several hypotheses regarding genetic diversity. The neutral theory of evolution proposes that diversity is the result of the accumulation of neutral substitutions. Diversifying selection is the hypothesis that two subpopulations of a species live in different environments that select for different alleles at a particular locus. This may occur, for instance, if a species has a large range relative to the mobility of individuals within it. Frequency-dependent selection is the hypothesis that as alleles become more common, they become less fit. This is often invoked in host-pathogen interactions, where a high frequency of a defensive allele among the host means that it is more likely that a pathogen will spread if is able to overcome that allele.
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Effective January 1, 2012 , California children *MUST* ride in a safety seat or booster seat IN THE BACK SEAT of a vehicle until they are at least 8 YEARS OLD or 4′ 9" in height. This is no longer just a guideline..it is now the law. Colorado has also recently enforced this new law. We hope other states will consider adopting these changes as well.
The old law required that children be restrained until age 6 or 60 pounds. This change in the law means that there are a lot of children who have already "graduated" from their booster seats, and now these children need to get back into their seats.
The Stir by CafeMom reports that those who choose not to follow the new law are not only endangering their child, but they could face fines up to $475." A second offense carries a minimum fine of $1,055. If the parent is not in the car, the driver gets the ticket.
Motor vehicle accidents are the main cause of death in children over the age of 4. Injuries from car accidents are also very significant.
Research showed that children under the age of 2 who are rear facing in car seats are 75% less likely to die or be injured in car accidents. The AAP now recommends that all children under the age of 2 sit rear facing in a car seat.
More from Dr. Dana:New carseat guidelines
We also know that kids under the age of 13 should sit in the back seat. The new law requires that kids sit in the back seat until the age of 8, but really they should stay in the back seat until they are much older.
According to SAFE Kids USA, "when children ride in a rear vehicle seat they reduce their injury risk by 64% for newborns to 8 year olds and 31% for 9-12 year olds."
More from BabyCenter: When can my child sit in the front seat of the car?
These new laws and guidelines are designed to protect our children. I know that there will be a lot of arguments, even tears about these new laws. I can't tell you how often kids come to check up asking if they are "big enough" to get out of the booster seat. Likewise, many parents enjoy having their kids sit in the front with them. For the safety of your children, make this one of the "non-negotiables." Remember, these changes are about safety. Remind your parents, grandparents and sitters.
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Max Factory continues their spectacular line of characters from one of the most violently beautiful manga/anime series ever, Berserk. Admittedly, I'm not as caught up with my anime as I would like to be so, when a friend suggested I borrow his copy of Berserk, I did. What an adventure. First released in the late nineties, Berserk is based of Kentaro Miura's ongoing Manga series. The anime only adapted the first story arc of the series, but recently the first three films of what is planned to be an adaptation of the entire series have been released, with the English cast all reprising their roles of the lead characters, Guts, Griffith, and today's feature, Casca.
If you're a fan of Berserk then you're going to want to pick up this figure. If you have yet to become acquainted with this series get to your local comic or anime shop. Or you can head over to Amazon and pick up all you can find, you won't regret it.
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I am in the process of re-doing a garden bench and will use white oak for the boards. I would like a natural finish. Thanks for your help.
White oak is an excellent choice for exterior applications. Visit any museum that features items that were use and kept out doors and you will see that a preponderance of these items were made of white oak and were left unfinished. White oak shingles split from billets were almost universally used on early structures as well as on doors and siding. Surviving examples can still be found today.
Any finish you apply, with the possible exception of an oil finish that you renew frequently, is going to be damaged by the hard use of garden bench (it is the finish that will fail, not the white oak). Besides, what can be more "natural" than no finish at all? That's as natural as it gets and would fit perfectly in your environment, to say nothing of the fact that it would leave you free to concentrate on gardening…


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DISC (Distinguished Instructor Short Course): SEG annually selects an eminent geophysicist and recognized speaker as the SEG's Distinguished Instructor. This individual prepares a one day course on a significant emerging topic in geophysics to be given at approximately twenty locations worldwide. While the venues for these presentations are generally limited to locations with large concentrations of SEG members, the SEG attempts to obtain the rights for royalty-free reproduction of the course notes so that SEG Sections and Associated Societies can present the course using local geophysicists to lead discussions.
Distinguished Lecturers: SEG annually selects two eminent geophysicists to serve as SEG Distinguished Lecturers. The Distinguished Lecturers travel worldwide to deliver an insightful one hour technical talk that reviews some aspect of current technology or highlights a specific scientific advancement of general interest to geophysicists. Distinguished lecturer topics tend to be more general to appeal to a worldwide audience.
Honorary Lecturers: SEG annually selects six eminent geophysicists to serve as SEG Honorary Lecturers. The Honorary Lecturers travel regionally to deliver an insightful one hour technical talk that reviews some aspect of current technology or highlights a specific scientific advancement of general interest to geophysicists in that specific region of the world. Honorary lecturer topics tend to be more regionally focused to appeal to the audience in that region.
Sections/Associated Societies may request that the Distinguished and Honorary Lecturers deliver these talks to the Section/Associated Society membership, and every effort is made to have the Lecturers visit the Sections/Associated Societies. In addition, digital presentations of the lecturers are available to members on the SEG website.
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Chroyane, also called The Sorrows, is a ruined city located at the confluence of the Lhorulu and the Rhoyne on the continent of Essos, at the far southern tip of the Golden Fields.
In the books
In the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, Chroyane used to be the summer palace of the Rhoynar kingdom. Like most of the surrounding nation, it was destroyed by dragons unleashed by the Freehold of Valyria in its conquest of the area.
Chroyane today is a dreary ruin, frequently cloaked in mists. People infected with greyscale roam the area, essentially making the ruins a leper-colony. The sick are highly contagious and tend to gather in an area known as Bridge of Dream, which is a crossing of the Rhoyne near the southern tip of the Sorrows.


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Kevin Mulligan most recently served as commissioner of public works and assistant city manager for Long Beach, New York.
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TAMPA – Francisco Cervelli has notified Team Italy that he won't be playing in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
Cervelli had been on Italy's provisional roster. He's decided to concentrate solely on winning the open starting catching job in Yankees camp.
""This is what I've been looking for," Cervelli said. "I think it's a smart thing to stay here."
Mark Teixeira (Team USA) and Robinson Cano (Dominican Republic) are the only Yankees now scheduled to participate in the WBC.


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Currently the random Terrain tables have the potential to produce a battlefield that turns the game from two opposing armies manoeuvring for victory to outwit the deathworld with a chance of fighting the enemy if you live that long. Whilst this can be fun for some games it would be pleasant sometimes to choose that the battle was about defeating your enemy rather than have chance give you a huge edge.__________________
So, I thought I would put up my initial thoughts on ways to add some control without removing some scenery choices completely or losing the fun (and realism) of not being able to know everything in advance.
Buffing or Debuffing the Forces of Order/Destruction
Some scenery (for instance, the Blessed Bulwark and Sigmarite Shrine) apply a debuff to one faction but not another. A quick finger poll of the table appears to show a bias in favour of the Forces of Order.
To balance out the huge advantage this can give, an extra step randomising the target (e.g. replace the Sigmarite Shrine which debuffs Forces of Destruction with "Ancient Shrine - debuffs 1-2 Forces of Order, 3-4 Forces of Destruction, 5 anything not Forces of Order, 6 anything not Forces of Destruction") would make scenery less of a bias.
This could represent a standard battle, with the possibility of special scenarios where the alignment of everything was set but the other alignment got a bonus to compensate (e.g. Destruction of Hope: all relevant scenery will buff Order and debuff Destruction but the Forces of Destruction know it will be a huge blow if the area is captured so have sent elite troops (+1LD), or have sent troops with cursed water (if a unit remains in the terrain for an entire turn they can turn off the buff/debuff for the rest of the battle).
Currently having Scouts make no difference to the terrain, whereas if you have scouts your ability to pick your battlefield should probably be higher, and your level of knowledge would probably be better.
So, I suggest the following possibility (although probably not all of them at the same time):
(a) for each unit with the scout rule a player can pick a mysterious terrain item and know what the rule is: whichever player uses their scouts rolls another die under a cup then looks without showing which is revealed to the other player when the terrain is first triggered; if both players elect to use a scout then obviously the roll can be open.
(b) for each scout unit the player can either force a re-roll of terrain or prevent an opponent's re-roll. The player who rolled the terrain the first time can choose first whether they want to re-roll.
(c) after all scenery has been generated, a player with Scouts can replace one piece of terrain with another of their choosing or prevent an opponent from replacing a piece of terrain. The player who has placed the fewer pieces of terrain (or if this is the same did not place the last piece of terrain) gets to choose whether they do this.
Seeing the Army for the Trees
The impact of special scenery is often inversely proportional to the size of the armies as casualties are a greater proportion of unit size and battle-lines tend to clump at one point rather than spread across the board.
Rather than attempt to rebalance all of the scenery or reduce the amount of scenery, I suggest a reduction in the probability that scenery is special using either a hard or soft cap:
(a) hard cap: after a set number of special items (e.g 1 item per 500 points) all remaining scenery is mundane for its type.
(b) soft cap: the number of special items already present reduces the chance of an item being special. For example, each time a special item is rolled, roll another die: if that rolls under the number of special items already generated then it is replaced with a mundane time of its type, with 6 always being special.
Whilst it is obviously possible to discuss all the scenery and balance issues with your opponent before the battle, I often want to play the game rather than have a long discussion.
All ideas about other ways to do it, what I missed, or why I should further embrace the chaos welcome.
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BeejiveIM Instant Messenger! Chat on AIM / iChat, Windows Live Messenger / MSN, Yahoo, Google Talk, Facebook, Jabber, MySpace, and ICQ! BeejiveIM is an all-in-one instant messaging app that allows you to message all your IM buddies anywhere you go!
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Chatting on the go — While at first it did fit my needs, while using these apps more and more, I felt that BeejiveIM was not the best app around. It does work as advertised but it is missing some good stability and features that you might expect from an IM app. Nice to try but maybe there are better apps