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Setting Circles
Posted 03 July 2009 - 10:16 AM
I like setting circles , but have not used them in years . The scope and mount that I used the setting circles on is long gone . After getting into the dob squad I have not even thought about using circles . Here of late I have been thinking about using a 4 inch refractor on an equatorial mount with circles, usefull circles . Some of the new equatorial mounts these days seem to have circles to small to use well . My question would be : Does anyone use a small refractor mount that has accurate and easy to use circles ? If so what make is it ?
Thanks , Leonard
Posted 03 July 2009 - 12:28 PM
I'm just curious: Why would you not consider digital setting circles? They're accurate and very simple to use. They have object catalogs built into them -- and they're not expensive given their general high quality and great utility. And they work on alt-az or equatorial mounts. (Buy one DSC unit and use it for both your Dob and your refractor.)
In my opinion, digital setting circles represent the most significant advancement in equipment for amateur astronomy over the past 50 years.
Posted 03 July 2009 - 06:16 PM
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beginner's forum thread on setting circles
Posted 03 July 2009 - 09:53 PM
No need to be curious , I just have no interest in digital circles .
Posted 04 July 2009 - 08:13 AM
Another benefit of the Super Polaris is that some models had a RA drive that ran off a single 9 Volt battery.. WOW!
Next up on the ladder is the GM8. A bit more mount than migh tbe required for a 4" refractor, however they are of course heavier, and much more expensive.
Good luck.
Posted 04 July 2009 - 08:17 AM
The Super Polaris is in fact a beautiful mount. This is especially true if you can find one with wooden legs. They have a far higher quality feel than most mounts in this class.
Posted 04 July 2009 - 09:14 AM
Oh, and the Super Polaris could also be used in Alt-az mode without modification. Just a little extra.
The Super Polaris is in fact a beautiful mount. This is especially true if you can find one with wooden legs. They have a far higher quality feel than most mounts in this class.
It is, but IMHO, the setting circles are still way too small. You need to get up to something about 6 - 8-inches in diameter before you get to the "useful," I'm afraid. I've always been able to get by with SCT setting circles, since I know the error is likely to be in the too small declination circles. Bigger is better.
Posted 04 July 2009 - 10:29 AM
One of the reasons I like the Super Polaris over the GP is that the GP did in fact go to a ring that is rather small. The DEC ring is mounted near the top of the counterweight shaft, and the RA circle is mounted at the tail end of the RA housing. Neither of these rings is very big, and the graduations are rather fat.
The Super Polaris on the other hand has a DEC ring that is quite large and sits just below the mounting head.
The RA ring is above the RA housing and is also quite large.
I could easily and reliably hit within a degree or two of my target just about every time. More than close enough with a 4" scope, especially with todays super-widefield eyepieces.
I also was very successful with the GM8 manual circles.
The main reason I went to Digital circles so long ago was because for ANY setting circles to work well, accurate polar alignment is far more critical.
Still, if you are willing to do polar alignment, the circles on the Super Polaris are of excellent quality and if the OP has used setting circles previously, I think he will be very happy with the GM8 or Super Polaris.
But that is just my opinion. Having done it successfully myself though, I am very confident that either of these mounts will serve his well.
NOT so with a standard CG5 or a GP type mount. On these, the circles are smaller and not as finely indexted.
Super Polaris is a class act. In many ways, the GP and CG5 was a step backward. If your comments are based on exposure to these mounts, then I agree. I totally disagree as far as the SP and GM8 are concerned though.
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Posted 04 July 2009 - 10:49 AM
And it is pretty easy to get within a half of a degree in declination. The Dec scale is easily big enough to get this kind of accuracty even without the vernier scale.
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Posted 04 July 2009 - 01:04 PM
Ah, well, I would totally disagree. For a 4" refractor these setting circles are MORE than sufficient. I worked for a decade with this setup and found it to be far more than satisfactory.
To each his own, I reckon. I find the circles on this mount less than desirable, especially, for a longer focal length telescope. In fact, I'm not a huge fan of the SP at all, having owned a couple and got rid of both back in the 1980s. But that is just me.
Posted 04 July 2009 - 03:55 PM
Orion SVP
The circles on the SVP are about 3.25" diameter and quite functional, looking similar in scale to the picture Ed posted above. You don't get any vernier scales though.
They aren't perfect, as the printing isn't real accurate, on mine anyway. There's about an extra degree of spacing between adjacent hash marks near one of the 0 Dec marks and also at the 12 RA mark. Not enough to make too much of a difference, practically-speaking, as long as you aren't expecting too much.
Posted 04 July 2009 - 05:28 PM
Now just becase I think the circles on the SP and GM8 are more than big and accurate enough for a 4" scope doesn't mean I personally would own one these days.
The problem is that for them to work, you have to not only accuratly polar align, but you also have to ensure that you have adjusted your OTA to your mount to eliminate cone error. If you fail to do this, pointing may not be accurate on both sides of the mount.
And there is also the issue of precession. You may also have to plan your observing in advance using a chart or astronomy program that is updated for precession. While this seems to be minor, things up there do move around.
And by the time you accuratly polar align, you could have a go-to mount up and running and have already done a few targets.
So, while I like the GM8 and SP mounts (and I would think the Orion mount would be similar) in terms of their fairly sized setting circles, the truth is that today, when you can get a used LXD55 for $250, and it comes with electronic drive in both axises, and has a computer that automatically adjusts for precession, and can be up and running in 3 minutes, and give you motor driven sweeping, and fairly precise pointing, and allows the swapping of OTAs witout having to worry about Cone error, and can get you a catalog description of an object you stumble on while just slewing around (Identify function), then I simply don't know why someone would WANT to manual circles today.
And to be fair, while I prefer the circles on the SP to those on the GP, even those on the GP and CG5 are good enough for most 4" refractors being sold today. Most 4" refractors being sold today can generate a 2 to 5 degree field, and when you relize that centering the pointer on a CG5 even in the middle of two fat index 10 minute marks is giving you .75 degree pointing then if you are BOUND and DETERMINED to keep it simple with a manual setting circles, then all of these mounts should deliver the goods.
But they are SUCH a pain in the rear!
I was only giving the OP what he asked for though.
Me? I went to DSCs when they first came out, and have never looked back. They were the single biggest revolutaion in mounts in 300 years. Using a mount without DSCs to me is an exercise in tedium.
But that is NOT because the circles are too small. It is because dealing with all of the adjustments and fiddling simply consume too much time. And you HAVE to do it to get accuracy. It is not optinal. And when people tell me that that manual circles don't work well, I know that it is because they didn't take the time and considerable effort needed to make them work correctly.
If the mount were on a permanant pier, that would be another story. There, even CG5 style manual circles can give outstanding results in a modern 4" refractor. But if you have to move it? Like wearing a "Kick Me" sign.
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Posted 04 July 2009 - 06:05 PM
Leonard, you have plenty of choices in different price ranges. The EQ-6 mounts like the Atlas have decent setting circles for manual use, if you're looking for a heavier load mount. If money were no object, then my dream choice would be either Losmandy mount without Gemini.
Posted 04 July 2009 - 07:51 PM
The Losmandy line also has setting circles, g8, G11, but not the Titan. The AP900s and AP1200s still have setting circles; the Mach 1 does not.
For cost effectiveness it's hard to beat teh Super Polaris.
Greg N
Posted 05 July 2009 - 11:22 AM
But HONESTLY? I haven't used it in a year.
That being said, there is a graceful elegance to using a mount with manual setting circles. It is like a pilot using dead reconing rather than Nav aids like VOR or GPS. There is kind of a zen quality to it, and when you align and get it all set up, you don't have to worry about tripping over power cords, or running down your battery, or random stupid stuff that computerized mounts sometimes do (My LXD 750 HATES to point anyfreakingwhere CLOSE to zenight and gives me warning messages whenever I try).
So, I "Get" it.
But then again, I am a 21st century kind of guy. LED backlighted TV, Windows Vista, Complicated mobile phone with bluetooth radio in the car so I can do hands free. Royal pain to get it all wired togeteher, but when you do, life is GOOD!
Still MIGHTY Miffed about the space station though.. Should be a BIG FREAKING WHEEL! Idiots. Don't know ANYTHING about marketing at NASA. If it were a BIG STINKING WHEEL, people would smile... I sure would.
Ciao, fellow cosmic babies.
Posted 05 July 2009 - 12:18 PM
.... there is a graceful elegance to using a mount with manual setting circles. It is like a pilot using dead reconing rather than Nav aids like VOR or GPS. There is kind of a zen quality to it...
As a recent student of using setting circles I quite agree about those "zen" moments when you locate something without electronic assistance. Sailors enjoy similar moments figuring out where they are using sextants instead of GPS. But I fear both of these skills are on the wane losing out to the convenience factor. Pity.
Posted 06 July 2009 - 07:03 AM
I'm building an observatory mount that will feature a pair of 8" circles, that will be a joy to use...no magnifying glass required.
Posted 06 July 2009 - 11:31 AM
First, DSCs compensate (well, Argo Navis does) for certain intrinsic errors in pointing including polar alignment and other forms of flexure.
Second, and this is the main thing, you don't have to fidget wtih keeping long series of numbers in your head that you have to read and then take over to the scope and then adjust and then say, well now that I've done that four digit sequence what's the dec? You just punch in say M57 and you get two numeric values and you move the scope till each value is at zero. Very simple and no chart-to-scope transfer.
Analog setting circles are like an abacus, they are an analog computational system for finding coordinates on a spherical grid. That's about it.
For a real "pure" experience you can star hop on your German equatorial. I find this easier than star hopping in alt az because you can move exactly east and exactly north, as the charts indicate.
But dscs are really better.
Greg N
Posted 06 July 2009 - 12:14 PM
I LIKE having true RA and DEC motions when using a GEM.
And for star hopping, often you don't even need to be but ROUGHTLY polar aligned.
I used to use my charts and just go to a brigh star in the vacinity of the target, then just use the setting circles to "Offset" from the bright star (ok, this is 7 degreess south in dec and 40 minutes east from my current location.. Ok there it is!)
Manual circles DO have a lot of utility. And again, I totally get the simplicity.
But yes, DSCs to me are the minimum I could settle for today unless my mount were permanant. In that case, I could be quite happy with High Speed Push To using manual circles.
Would still run some some wires and use some of those new-fangled red LED thigamabobbies to the pointer scale though. I hate messing with flashlights in the dark.
Posted 07 July 2009 - 07:01 AM
Thanks to everyone for your input . Uncle Rod , I'm with you , larger circles are better circles . Mike and Roscoe , thanks for giving me insight into the equipment being sent from China today , this is about what I was fishing for . Eddgie and Greg , thanks for the great info on the Super Polaris mount , I have never seen one(in person) but have for years felt(after looking at pic's and reading) it was "the" one small mount to have . As usual from C.N.'s a cascade of usefull information .
All the best , Leonard
Posted 07 July 2009 - 11:22 AM
(My LXD 750 HATES to point anyfreakingwhere CLOSE to zenight and gives me warning messages whenever I try).
You can turn that off by telling the mount it's on a pier. Of course, if you do that and the telescope then hits the tripod I'll deny any responsibility!
Posted 07 July 2009 - 12:58 PM
Perhaps it was something added in a later version.
Either that or I just don't know where to look.
I had a conversation with someone else about whether or not the LX200 used the same handset as the LXD 750, and based on that converstion, the answer was no. However it is possible (Maybe??) that Meade did what does now with the Autorstar handsets and just allows them to program for either Alt-Az or Polar mode, but like I say, either it was not on my version of hand control, or it is not something I can find.
If you can tell me where to look, I will confirm.
Posted 07 July 2009 - 01:05 PM
Thanks.. Had you not mentioned it, I may have never known!
Posted 07 July 2009 - 01:26 PM
Also, because I have an adapter to use the Losmandy saddle, the scope sits about an inch higher than with Meade Cradle.
And my scope is shorter than the Meade 6" f/9.
Net result is that I can point 25 minutes PAST East or West of zenith and still not hit the tripod with the focuser housing.
And this used to drive me CRAZY, that the circle of sky denied by the mount was so HUGE.. But now that I think about it, with the standard hugh tripod spread, longer Meade telescope, and lower cradle, it HAD to be a fairly big circle of sky.
Great news for me though is that I am pretty sure that I can leave it in "Pier" setting and never really have to worry about a collision with a leg.
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Please note: Sunday's game will air on FSKC
Sunday's game, a 1:10 start against the Angels, will be televised on FOX Sports Kansas City. The game was not originally scheduled to be televised and does not appear on pocket schedules. It was added to the broadcast schedule after the June 20 game vs. St. Louis was picked up by FOX Broadcasting for its FOX Saturday Baseball game of the week.


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Welcome to Rock Creek
Rock Creek wants to take the ministry of Jesus Christ into our community and around the world. We want to accomplish this through hands-on local, national and foreign mission service opportunities.
We offer graded Sunday School classes for children and youth. Our adult classes are set up according to age and marital status. Join us for times of study and fellowship.
We have an exciting After School Program from 3:00-6:00 for grades K-6. Our Youth Group is a powerhouse of young men and women seeking to serve the Lord. Our Senior Adults are a vibrant group that loves to be involved in all aspects of church life, and they enjoy fellowship. We have a place for everyone!
FAITHRiders, our Motorcycle Ministry, rides to lunch the first Sunday of every month. Rock Creek's Hispanic Mission meets each Sunday in our Multi-Purpose Building. Bible Study is at 9:30 and Worship at 10:45.
Please come join us as we Exalt the Savior, Equip the Saints and Evangelize the world.
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Fab.com: New Design Flash Sale Site Launches Today
Sneak Peek
- Location: online only
- Website: fab.com
Store History
- Founded: 2011
- Founded by: Jason Goldberg and Bradford Shellhammer
- Headquarters: New York, New York
Fab.com features daily design inspirations and sales at up to 70% off retail. Our entire reason for existing is to empower more and more people to embrace great design. Great design is everywhere. It's that perfect pencil, your favorite messenger bag, the headphones you use at the gym, the chair you're sitting at while reading this, and the art on your walls. Great design exists in every country in every product category and at every price point. We eat, sleep, and breathe design.
Fab.com is the newest in a string of recent flash sale sites focused on home decor. Founded by former Blu Dot and DWR employee Bradford Shellhammer and self-described "serial entrepreneur" (ex-fabulis, socialmedian, Jobster) Jason Goldberg, it's the most modern and design-conscious of the non-fashion sale sites we've seen.
Earlier this week, we stopped by the Fab.com offices in Midtown for a sneak peek of the stuff they'll be selling. The first week's sales include signed and numbered versions of Milton Glaser's iconic "I Heart NY" posters, Bikes from PUBLIC (coincidentally, the newest company of former DWR CEO Rob Forbes), and Emeco's 111 Chairs made from recycled Coke bottles.
Other items pictured above — including psychedelic posters by Joe and Gerry Simboli, objects by Eva Zeisel, Eames chairs, Ladies & Gentlemen piggy banks, and mod home office products by Slice — will appear in future sales.
Like other flash sale startups, Fab.com is a members-only site hosting 72-hour sales. Four to eight sales will go up each day, seven days a week, with discounts between 30 and 70 percent.
MORE INFORMATION: Fab.com
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1960: Elvis Presley was discharged from the Army.
1963: Country singers Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas and Hawkshaw Hawkins were killed when their small plane crashed near Camden, Tennessee. They were returning to Nashville following a benefit concert.
1975: Singer Rod Stewart met actress Britt Ekland at a party in Los Angeles. Their romance became much publicized.
1982: Comedian John Belushi was found dead of a drug overdose in Hollywood. He was 33.
2002: "The Osbournes" premiered on MTV.
2004: Martha Stewart was convicted of obstruction of justice and lying to government investigators involving her ImClone stock. She was sentenced to five months in a minimum-security prison.
Today's Birthdays: Actor James Noble ("Benson") is 92. Actor James B. Sikking ("Hill Street Blues," "Doogie Howser, M.D.") is 80. Actor Dean Stockwell is 78. Actor Fred Williamson is 76. Actor Michael Warren ("Soul Food," "Hill Street Blues") is 68. Actor-singer Eddie Hodges is 67. Singer Eddy Grant is 66. Keyboardist Alan Clark of Dire Straits is 62. Actress-comedian Marsha Warfield ("Night Court") is 60. Comedian-magician Penn Jillette is 59. Singers Craig and Charlie Reid of The Proclaimers are 52. Guitarist John Frusciante (Red Hot Chili Peppers) is 44. Singer Rome is 44. Actor Kevin Connolly ("Entourage") is 40. Actress Eva Mendes is 39. Model Niki Taylor is 39. Actress Kimberly McCullough ("General Hospital") is 36. Actor Sterling Knight ("Sonny With A Chance") is 25. Actor Jake Lloyd ("Star Wars Episode 1: Phantom Menace") is 25.


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1940 Ford Bumper On A 1936 Ford Roadster- Bumper BoogieWritten by on June 1, 2009 Fitting '40 Bumpers To An Earlier Ford
Bumpers are one of the most utilitarian parts of a car: They're there to take a beating and protect the more aesthetically appealing components between them. But like any part of an automobile, customizers have found a number of ways to modify, swap, and even eliminate the dutiful bumper.
Keeping with this tradition, Paul Bonderson, longtime customer of Roy Brizio Street Rods, wanted to change the look of his '36 roadster. He'd already chosen to replace the stock '36 grille with a handmade stainless '37-style piece from Grille Art, so he wanted a bumper that would look smooth and updated while still retaining the vintage theme. The rear bumper from a '40 Ford pickup seemed the obvious choice for both ends.
The swap was fairly straightforward; besides bending and slightly modifying the brackets, we filled the stock bumper bolt holes and made some mounting plates for the bumper brackets. Most customizers simply weld bolts to the backs of the bumpers when shaving them, but a freshly chromed bumper may dimple if you torque the nut too hard, so we chose to be extra cautious.
We used '40 Ford brackets up front, since the outer brackets are so much different between '36 and '40. For the rear, however, '36 brackets don't mount directly to the frame the way '40 brackets do, so we opted to use the stock-style '36 brackets.
The result is a perfect example of Brizio's typical style: a subtle and elegant improvement on Ford's original design. With a coat of paint and a little bit of chrome, these '40 bumpers are going to look right at home on Paul's '36 roadster.
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We started up front with a rear '40 Ford pickup bumper and a reproduction set of '40 Ford bumper brackets from All Ford Parts. The brackets are made out of mild steel rather than the original spring steel so, while they aren't as sturdy, they're easy to bend and work. We also made sure to get the new pieces in bare steel (not chromed) so that we could cut and weld on them.In order to get an idea of how the '40 brackets fit the '36 frontend, we clamped the center brackets to the frame. The stock inner and outer brackets sandwich the frame, so we followed suit. We then clamped the bumper to the brackets to determine how far out to mount the brackets. We had to relocate the bumper bracket opening in the left fender to fit the bracket properly.In order to fit the '40 truck rear bumper to the '36 frontend, we had to heat and bend the bumper bracket. At this point, we just eyeballed the bend to get the bracket in the ballpark.After a few attempts, the bracket matched the angle of the bumper. We had to flatten out the outer end of the bracket as well as tweak the main radius for a perfect fit.In order to mount the bumper to the brackets, we machined some steel pads that will be welded to the back of the bumper. We drilled and chamfered the plates so that we could weld 7/16-inch countersunk bolts into the pads. The head is flush with the surface of the pad so that they'll sit flat against the back side of the bumper.With the center brackets aligned on the frame and the bumper centered on the car, we marked the bracket holes on the back side of the bumper. We then clamped the pads in place and tacked them onto the bumper.We then checked the fit of the brackets and bumper using just the center brackets. Since the bumper brackets were only clamped in place at this point, we measured the distance between the bumper ends and the front fenders in order to position the brackets on the frame.Once the bumper was aligned properly on the car, we marked the bracket mount holes on the frame horns. We drilled -inch holes on our center marks and bolted the center brackets in place on the frame. The mounting holes on the brackets can be slotted later to provide for adjustment.With the inner brackets mounted, we clamped the outer brackets in place and tacked the outer bolt pad in place on the bumper. Since we bent and tweaked them so much to fit the car, you can see here that the outer brackets are no longer as long as the inners. We had to add on to the frame end of each outer bracket by welding on plate steel.
Once the outer brackets were lengthened, we simply transferred the bracket mount holes from the inner brackets to the outers and drilled -inch holes. We rechecked one more time to make sure that the brackets fit the notches in the fenders. These notches don't always line up with the frame horns after years of fender benders. Once we were happy with the fit of the brackets, we slotted the frame mount holes for adjustment, and rounded all of the corners and edges.The rear brackets on a '36 Ford are completely different from a '40, so we started with a reproduction pair of mild steel '36 brackets.Since the '36 bracket ends didn't match the radius of the '40 bumper and were too wide as well, we cut them off.At this point, the brackets fit the shape of the bumper well enough to clamp it in place and determine what needed tweaking.The outer part of each bracket needed to be bent to meet the bumper, so we measured the gap at 1 inches before removing the brackets for some tweaking.Before making any changes, we traced an outline of the original bracket shape on our welding table. This gave us a relative starting point to measure off of. We then marked the 1-inch bend we needed.Since we essentially needed to unbend the bracket, we used a press to flatten the radius of the outer arm of the bracket. After a few presses, the bracket matched our mark.We decided to go ahead and punch our bumper bolt hole in the outer arm of the bracket, so we marked our center. We wanted the outer holes to match the stock slotted inner holes, so we punched two holes side by side.
Once the bolt hole was drilled, we needed to add a slight angle to the end of our bracket in order to line it up perfectly with the angle of the outer bumper. We used the hydraulic press to put a quick bend in the outer leg of the bracket.Once we were happy with the fit of the brackets, we double-checked that they were identical. We then rounded the ends and filed all of the edges to prepare the brackets for chrome.We made up a set of bolt pads identical to those we used for the front bumper. We then clamped the bumper in place and aligned both the brackets and the bumper to the car before marking the centerline at each bolt location.


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Royals announce Opening Day Ticket Opportunity
The Royals will hold an online Opening Day Ticket Opportunity program to give fans the chance to secure Opening Day tickets for the 2010 Royals season opener against the Detroit Tigers on Monday, April 5.
To be eligible for the Opening Day ticket opportunity, fans must register online at royals.com/openingday between Friday, January 15 at noon CT and Monday, February 22 at 5 p.m. CT. A random drawing for the opportunity to purchase up to two (2) tickets to Opening Day at Kauffman Stadium will be held on February 24. Winners will be notified by Friday, February 26 via the email address submitted on the registration form. Those applicants whose names are selected will then have an opportunity to purchase 2010 Opening Day tickets at a date and time to be indicated in the winning email. As an added benefit, all fans that register for the Opening Day ticket opportunity will have the chance to purchase tickets to any other 2010 Royals home games prior to the general public through a special presale, which will take place on March 4 on royals.com.
Fans can also guarantee themselves Opening Day tickets by purchasing a Full-Season, Half-Season or 21-game season ticket plan. A limited number of Opening Day seats also remain available with the purchase of the 9-game plan. 21-game season ticket packages start at just $168 per seat and 9-game plans start at only $99 per seat. Both are currently available online at royals.com and by calling (816) 504-4040.


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Kitzmiller coverage begins
The trial in Kitzmiller v. Dover, the first legal challenge to the constitutionality of teaching "intelligent design" in the public schools, is scheduled to begin in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on September 26, 2005, and the media are already focusing attention on the case.
University of California system sued over creationism
Creationism is prominent in a recent lawsuit that charges the University of California system with violating the constitutional rights of applicants from Christian schools whose high school coursework is deemed inadequate preparation for college. The complaint was filed in federal court in Los Angeles on August 25, 2005, on behalf of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), the Calvary Chapel Christian School in Murrieta, California, and a handful of students at the school. Representing the plaintiffs are Robert H.
"Undoing Darwin" in Columbia Journalism Review
Chris Mooney and Matthew C. Nisbet's "Undoing Darwin" -- the cover story of the September/October 2005 issue of Columbia Journalism Review -- is essential reading for anyone bemused by the spate of media coverage of the creationism/evolution controversy.
Branch in The Sedimentary Record
NCSE deputy director Glenn Branch contributed "The battle over evolution: How geoscientists can help" to the September 2005 issue (2.5M PDF) of The Sedimentary Record, published quarterly by the Society for Sedimentary Geology. "Eighty years after the Scopes trial," Branch writes in his abstract, "evolution is still under attack in the public school science classroom.
Evolution affirmed in Utah
At its meeting on September 2, 2005, the Utah state board of education unanimously adopted a position statement that described evolution as "a major unifying concept in science and appropriately included in Utah's K-12 Science Core Curriculum." The statement, according to the Deseret Morning News (September 3, 2005), was prepared at the behest of board chairman Kim Burningham "by a group of 22 scientists, professors and community members, including members of the Coalition of Minoritie
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Software Explorer helps you monitor the following items:
Startup programs, which are programs that run automatically with or without your knowledge when you start Windows.
Currently running programs, which are programs that are currently running on the screen or in the background.
Network-connected programs, which are programs or processes that can connect to the Internet or to your home or office network.
Winsock service providers, which are programs that perform low-level networking and communication services for Windows and programs that run on Windows. These programs often have access to important areas of the operating system.
You can use Software Explorer to view and manage programs that you use. To view and manage programs and other software for all users on the computer, however, you need to provide an administrator password or permission.
Open Windows Defender by clicking the Start button , clicking All Programs, and then clicking Windows Defender.
Click Tools, and then click Software Explorer.
In the Category list, select the type of software that you want to monitor. To monitor software that is used by all users on the computer, click Show for all users.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Software Explorer displays basic information about programs, such as the program name, publisher, and version. Depending on the category you choose, you might also see these important types of information.
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St. Louis County (KSDK) - Sci-Fi fans will get their first look at a new cable show that takes place in St. Louis Thursday night.
Defiance is set in the year 2046 after an alien invasion of earth.
And St. Louis, of Defiance as it is called then, is the front line in the war for the planet.
There is also a video game companion video game for the show, which premieres next Monday on the SyFy channel.
For fans who can't wait, an advanced screening is scheduled Thursday at Ronnies 20 in South County.
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21 And Over (2013)
21 And Over SynopsisStraight-A college student Jeff Chang has always done whats expected of him. But when his two best friends Casey and Miller surprise him with a visit for his 21st birthday, he decides to do the unexpected for a change, even though his critical medical school interview is early the next morning. What was supposed to be one beer becomes one night of chaos, over indulgence and utter debauchery in this outrageous comedy.
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In Theaters March 1, 2013
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Starring: Miles Teller, Justin Chon, Skylar Astin, Sarah Wright, Francois Chau, Jonathan Keltz, Daniel Booko, and Dustin Ybarra
Written by: Jon Lucas and Scott Moore
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Produced by: David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman, and Ryan Kavanaugh
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The governing board of the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS, the pension fund that provides benefits to retiring California educators) has made the decision to lower the rate of return from the current 8 percent to 7.75 percent — a decision that experts like CalSTRS Chief Investment Officer Chris Ailman and CalSTRS Deputy CEO Ed Derman believe will help stabilize the fund over the long haul. We spoke with Ailman and Derman to help CTA members understand the situation and what's being done to improve the position of the pension fund through these tough economic times.
What does the rate of return mean?
Chris Ailman: There are two inputs into a retirement fund, contributions and investment earnings, and the Teachers' Retirement Board uses the rate of return assumption to set the average future earnings for investments over the next 30 years.
This is a difficult assumption to get right, but a key one to the health of the system, so the board looked at 120 years of past financial information and talked to many financial industry experts in the 10 months leading up to the recent changes.
In this case, the lowering reflects the recognition that CalSTRS investment returns will be more modest than the 9.1 percent that we've achieved in investment return annually over the past 30 years. Since 1995, our actuary has predicted an 8 percent return on investments, which would paint a rosy picture had it not been for the drastic economic downturn of 2008-09, which is forcing the hand of many a pension system, including CalSTRS, to downgrade its forecast of income from investments.
And because investment returns account for the majority of the income the system uses to pay benefits, it means there will be more pressure to make up that lower rate from the system's other sources of income — its employers, the state of California, and possibly even its members.
What amount will the rate of return be lowered from and down to?
Ed Derman: The Investment Return Assumption, which we use to plan our funding over the next 30 years, has been set at 8 percent since 1995. It was revised downward to 7.75 percent on Dec. 2, 2010.
Chris Ailman: Keep in mind that while this is a forecast, year in and year out, our goal remains the same: to beat the markets and generate the highest return for the level of risk we're comfortable taking.
What effect do you feel lowering the rate of return will have on the fund short and long term?
Chris Ailman: In the short term, the effect is very little, so we do not expect to make any changes to the current year investment plan. Our task now is to meet or exceed a 7.75 percent rate of return for the next 30 years, but for the investment staff, we know we still need to make an additional $10 billion this year.
Long term, it does have profound impact. You have to realize it was a very difficult decision for the board. They reviewed this over 10 months. As I mentioned, there are just two inputs to a retirement fund — so if you expect less from investments, it puts more pressure on contributions. Since our rates are set by law, it raises the urgency for CalSTRS to work with the California Legislature, the governor and its members to develop solutions to contribution rates that everyone can accept.
We know it's very tough on teachers and the California education system, and the last thing anyone wants is higher contribution rates for the state, school districts and educators. But the bottom-line lesson from the 2008 financial crisis and the first decade of the 2000s was that the overall cost to retire went up for everyone, teachers and the general public.
Will lowering the rate of return mean that teachers inevitably contribute more?
Ed Derman: The lawyers who have reviewed this for CalSTRS have concluded that the contribution rates charged to existing members cannot be increased to pay for the benefits that are already in place. Therefore, existing teachers would not be called upon to contribute more to pay for the liabilities associated with the current benefit plan. Higher contributions can be imposed on new teachers, however, as well as employers and the state. If the rates don't change at all, CalSTRS will eventually deplete the trust fund and retirement costs would fall entirely to the state. The rates will need to go up for new members, because none of us can expect investment returns to generate a double-digit return for the next two decades. However, only the Legislature can increase contribution rates.
What is the amount of the unfunded liability?
Ed Derman: We won't know the current unfunded liability until we complete the valuation — a snapshot of the health of the system — in the spring of 2011. If the new, reduced investment return assumption had been applied to the last valuation, it would have increased the unfunded liability from $41 billion to $45 billion. CalSTRS is currently funded at the level it was funded in 1990.
Can you give us a simple analogy to explain the situation with the unfunded liability?
Chris Ailman: The Investment Committee here at CalSTRS knows I love to use analogies, so let's use a mortgage. For all of us, the bank or mortgage company tells us how much we need to pay. In the CalSTRS case, the actuary tells us the rate, which we call the normal cost of the pension. However, since about 2000, we have been paying less than the required rate, in other words underpaying the mortgage bill. Since it's financed over 30 years that underpayment compounds to a big number. Looking at it today, the bank, or our actuary, says we need to pay more per month to pay off the mortgage and make up for the lost ground from the past few years.
When was the unfunded liability at its lowest?
Chris Ailman: In 2000, CalSTRS had a $1.9 billion actuarial surplus. In its 96-year history, CalSTRS has been fully funded only three years before the decade of the 2000s. The Internet bubble and 9/11 plunged the country into a major recession and the investment portfolio declined.
How do you get the fund back up to a respectable amount?
Chris Ailman: Pension experts consider 80 percent funding to be a healthy level. This latest move puts CalSTRS at the 76.5 percent funding level, increasing the gap between the assets at hand and the pension obligation, which hasn't changed. Sure, that's below what's considered healthy, but it's not insurmountable. But it is important to remember that the specific funding level is not as important as having sufficient funds to be able to pay benefits into the indefinite future, and given our current assets and liabilities, that is not the case unless contributions are increased.
A pension plan should range between 80 percent and 100 percent to be considered a healthy plan — 90 percent would put us right there. As mentioned before, there are just two ways to get there. One is bringing in more contributions, and obviously, that will take time. The other is through higher than expected investment returns. It's not insurmountable. We did it before, in the 1980s through the 1990s, with nearly double-digit average annual returns. However, the past 120 years of U.S. stock market history and our current environment tell us it is not reasonable to expect that pace of investment income to return. I want to point out that the current economic malaise is also not likely to persist for decade after decade. To make a higher than expected return we either take on more risk or find opportunities to generate profit that others miss. The board has already decided we don't want to take on more risk to try to earn a higher return. So the key to better results is to tactically manage the portfolio in the global market and find growth opportunities around the world. I think our diversified portfolio will find pockets of opportunity as it has in the past. I wish I could tell you we can make it back to 90 percent funding as fast as we did in the 1980s to 1990s, but right now that is not very likely.
Is there a silver lining to all this?
Chris Ailman: First of all, I'd like to remind our members that CalSTRS has been around since 1913 and survived the Great Depression without missing a payment, so we'll survive this crisis. I also want to assure our members that their defined benefit is guaranteed by both the California and U.S. constitutions as well as through case law. The state of California, as the system's guarantor, will be obliged to pick up the tab should all of the assets of CalSTRS be depleted. Finally, even though rates may go up, or new members may be faced with 401(k)-type defined-contribution plans or higher contributions, our current members can count on the defined benefit they signed up for.
Facts on CalSTRS changes
CalSTRS has lowered its expected rate of return from 8 percent to 7.75 percent.
What this means for the pension fund: As the unfunded liability continues to increase, CalSTRS members, the California Legislature and the governor will need to develop solutions to contribution rates that everyone can accept.
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Ned Yost media session: Royals host Cardinals
Prior to Friday's interleague opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, Royals manager Ned Yost said that his squad is looking forward to the intrastate series and understands the emphasis placed on these three games by fans of both clubs.
"We want to play well and put on a good show for our fans," Yost said.
The skipper was complimentary of the Cardinals, who lead the Major Leagues with a .284 team batting average. Sluggers Matt Holliday and Lance Berkman lead the National League in average at .357 and .349, respectively. Berkman is sidelined tonight with a wrist injury.
Yost also pointed out St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina, who is hitting .323 and is known for being a standout defensive backstop.
"I think he's the best catcher in baseball," Yost said.
After receiving a lot of work recently, the KC bullpen benefitted from a stellar performance last night by starter Luke Hochevar, who worked 8.2 innings before giving way to Greg Holland, who threw the final 1.1 innings en route to earning his first big league victory.
Yost said that all his relievers were willing to pitch if called upon last night, but was quick to note the importance of keeping the bullpen fresh.
"A main concern of mine is making sure our bullpen stays healthy and refreshed, not overworked," Yost said.
Following tonight's contest, the teams will play consecutive 1:10 games on Saturday and Sunday. The Royals are expecting good crowds all weekend, but tickets remain for each of the games.


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WASHINGTON (AP) - An administration official says Interior Secretary Ken Salazar will leave the Obama administration in March.
Salazar has run the Interior Department throughout President Barack Obama's first term. Before joining the Cabinet, he served as a senator from Colorado.
Salazar is the latest Cabinet secretary to leave the administration as Obama heads into his second term. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Pentagon chief Leon Panetta, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Labor Secretary Hilda Solis are also leaving.
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because the announcement has not been made.
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The City of Carrollton is saddened by the passing of former Mayor Milburn Gravley on October 13, 2012. He was a beloved community figure and a man that provided years of important leadership to the City of Carrollton. Please remember his wife Sylvia and the entire Gravley family in your thoughts and prayers.
The Metrocrest Chamber has shared the following remembrances: Milburn served the City of Carrollton in many capacities including mayor for six terms in 1986 - 1994 and 1996-2000. He was a member of the chamber since 1968 and was a current member of the Board of Directors. Milburn was awarded the Metrocrest Chamber Citizen of the Year in 1989. He served on the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council, but he also served on the boards of directors of the Metrocrest Hospital Authority, Old Downtown Carrollton Association, Valwood Improvement Authority, and was past president of the Carrollton Farmers Branch Rotary Club. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the Scottish Rite Hospital of Dallas or the Youth Ministry Fund at First Baptist Church of Carrollton.
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Bonnie Carroll to Deliver GL8 Keynote Address
Bonnie C. Carroll, President of Information International Associates Inc., will present the Keynote Address at the Opening Session of the Eighth International Conference on Grey Literature. This year's conference is titled "Harnessing the Power of Grey"; and if there is one informational professional who can bring this to task, it is Bonnie Carroll. As President of IIa, she supports government and industry in managing information as a strategic resource.
She is Secretariat Director of CENDI, the federal scientific and technical information (STI) managers' group and Consultant to USGS, supporting the development of the National Biological Information Infrastructure and the OSTP Biodiversity Informatics Working Group to promote interagency coordination of national and international biodiversity informatics initiatives. For over 3 decades, she has participated in research and development projects including a major assessment of STI in the U.S. for the National Science Foundation; the development of a topography of STI systems for the Library of Congress; and the development of a system to provide input to the DOE's Energy Science and Technology Database. She helped develop a National Information Strategy for the Kingdom of Jordan and has done special studies for the International Atomic Energy Agency, UNESCO and the World Bank. Before starting IIa, Ms. Carroll worked at DOE's Office of Scientific and Technical Information as Director of Program Development and International Activities and Deputy and Acting Assistant Manager for Information Services. She worked with contract research companies, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Cornell University. She served as President of the Association for Information Science &Technology and as Chair of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Section on Information, Computing and Communications. Ms. Carroll is currently the US National Representation to International CODATA under the auspices of the International Committee for Science (ICSU) and is on the editorial board for the journal Information Services and Use. She has an MS from Columbia University and a BA from Cornell University. Ms. Carroll has been active in grey literature research and management dating back to the early 1990s.
Recent Keynote Addresses in the GL-Series were presented by:
GL7 - Dr. Laurent Romary, National Centre for Scientific Research, France
GL6 - James G. Neal, Columbia University, United States
GL5 - Dr. Helmut Artus, Information Centre for the Social Sciences, Germany
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Welcome to The Tablescaper.
My youngest daughter is a HUGE Beatles fan…
…so for her birthday we had a…
…Beatles Bash!
The nuances of the party were lost on most of the young girls (glue dots worked well to attach the labels to the bottles)…
…but not my daughter!
She had a blast (we certainly got our use out of the circle punch I recently purchased)…
…helping to come up the ideas.
The mantel held authentic décor – from Mr. Scaper's collection.
Festivities were also Beatles themed (including Beatle's Rock Band, Beatles Bingo which we created, Beatles Monopoly) .
I went with a feel'n groovy theme for the table.
I used this great scrap book paper and placed it under glass at each place to serve as a charger.
Various colored tie dyed bandanas served as napkins.
Psychedelic yellow was the base…
All topped off with a green apple!
Don't forget your love beads.
Got a ticket to ride?
Dinner included…
…her favorite Cesar Salad… from an Octopus's Garden in the shade.
Dessert included your very own Yellow Submarine (Twinkies and Skittles).
It was a sleep over…
…so of course breakfast…
…had to continue the theme.
The goodie bags were tie dyed too.
And contained…
…their own little goodies.
Do they even know how to write a letter anymore?
Hoping your home is filled with many celebrations.
I'm partying at: Cuisine Kathleen for Let's Dish; Yvonne of Stone Gable for Tutorials, Tips and Tidbits; Katherine of Katherine's Corner for Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop; The Style Sisters for Centerpiece Wednesday; Kathy of A Delightsome Life for Home and Garden Thursday;Sheri at The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home; Susan at Between the Naps for Tablescape Thursday;Courtney of French Country Cottage for Feather Your Nest Friday;Alison of Stuff and Nonsense for Fridays Unfold; Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday.
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Like embryonic stem (ES) cells, induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells can differentiate into every cell type in the body, providing enormous potential for regenerative medicine. Unlike ES cells, the derivation of iPS cells is more straightforward technically, and can be performed on human adult cells. This potentially obviates the need for donated eggs or embryos, and permits the ability to generate patient-specific stem cells for disease research, drug development, and new cell-based therapies - generating great excitement in the scientific community as well as with the public.
iPS cells hold great promise for regenerative medicine, but the cellular signaling that controls their derivation and function remains poorly understood. We are developing methods to measure protein phosphorylation (the most common mechanism of cellular signaling) in iPS cells, and we will use the key signaling events we identify to improve the speed and efficiency of iPS derivation, as well as the safety and utility of iPS cells for regenerative medicine. In addition to improved iPS cell protocols that will benefit basic science and clinical therapy, the methods we develop to measure protein phosphorylation in will make a valuable diagnostic test for iPS and iPS-derived cells to determine their safety and functionality before use in patient-specific regenerative therapy.
Our proposal will benefit California in three important ways:
First, we will advance the field of stem cell biology as demanded by the people of California when they voted for Proposition 71, the California Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative, on November 2, 2004 to establish The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). The mission of CIRM is to support and advance stem cell research and regenerative medicine under the highest ethical and medical standards for the discovery and development of cures, therapies, diagnostics and research technologies to relieve human suffering from chronic disease and injury. Our proposal will add new, essential knowledge concerning the function and molecular mechanisms of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. The recent discovery of iPS cells has opened new frontiers in patient-specific regenerative therapy, the study of embryonic development and cellular differentiation, and the ability to create disease-specific cell lines for drug testing and the study of disease mechanism. Our study of the kinase signaling networks that control their derivation and function will add new, essential knowledge to the field of stem cell biology that will be published in a timely manner and readily available.
Second, the improved methods, protocols, and techniques we identify to control iPS cell derivation and function will be of great utility for the translation of iPS cells to the clinic, which will provide health benefits to all Californians. Our studies will identify new methods for iPS cell derivation that improve their safety for regenerative therapy by reducing their oncogenic potential. We will also develop new methods to control their differentiation into specified lineages or cell types for use in regenerative medicine. Additionally, the high-dimensional flow cytometry techniques we develop to analyze stem cell biology will be a useful quality control test to use on human stem and stem-derived cells before their use in regenerative therapy.
Third, our research will benefit California's robust biotechnology industry, not only by improving regenerative therapy, but also by identifying improved methods for the generation of disease-specific cell lines for drug testing and the study of disease mechanism. Strengthening the California biotechnology industry benefits all Californians, not only through improved drugs and therapies that benefit their health, but also by bringing more business to the state, increasing tax revenues, and providing much-needed employment opportunities.
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The discovery of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells has generated much excitement, because, like embryonic stem (ES) cells, they have the potential to differentiate into every cell type in the body, yet their derivation is straightforward technically and does not require the use of human embryos. There are three related challenges that must be met before iPS cells can be applied to regenerative therapy: 1) Identify methods that improve the efficiency of iPS cell generation and the quality of derived iPS cells, 2) determine whether iPS cells can function identically to ES cells, which remain the gold standard, and 3) identify methods that can control the differentiation of iPS cells into the cell types desired for regenerative therapy. Current methods for iPS cell derivation are highly inefficient: only a small percentage of any human adult cell population can be successfully de-differentiated to an ES-like state. Directing the differentiation of iPS or ES cells is also highly inefficient: in every directed-differentiation method, only a small percentage of cells differentiate into the desired cell type. Therefore, understanding the behavior of individual cells within a mixed population is the level of detail required to understand the processes that will ultimately improve the methodologies utilized for their application to regenerative medicine.
A new proteomic technology called mass cytometry, developed by Dr. Scott Tanner at the University of Toronto, was recently applied in the Nolan lab to measure over 40 (eventually 100) parameters simultaneously at the single cell level. Mass cytometry uses rare earth metal-tagged antibodies to label cells both on the surface and inside the cell, then vaporizes those cells at 13,000 degrees Fahrenheit and counts how many of each of the different tags a cell had at the time of its demise. During this year a critical aspect of this study was the development of new software tools to organize and interpret the high-dimensional data sets generated by mass cytometry. An effective and informative means for displaying this multi-dimensional data was the application of Spanning-tree Progression Analysis of Density normalized Event (SPADE analysis), which creates an intuitive 2D representation of multi-dimensional data. SPADE recovers the underlying branching and continual structure of high-dimensional cytometry data by recognizing the subtle differences between cellular phenotypes in n-dimensional space (where n is the number of markers acquired) and tracing them in a straightforward manner. The entire n-dimensional hierarchy is visualized in two dimensions as SPADE trees. Furthermore, in this past year we developed "Time-SPADE" analysis in which trees are built sequentially by time point, allowing for time course analysis of the changing cell populations that occur during the highly dynamic processes of iPS cell derivation and ES/iPS cell differentiation.
In our continuing collaboration with Dr. Marius Wernig at Stanford, a recognized leader in the biology and methodologies of iPS cell reprogramming, we applied mass cytometry and SPADE analysis to study the behavior of single cells during reprogramming. Using specific metal-tagged antibody panels that we developed, we were able to trace the molecular path of de-differentiation to the ES-like state, and we showed that the co-expression of the four Yamanaka factors at both the mRNA and protein level is critical for successful reprogramming. To study differentiation in addition to de-differentiation, we applied mass cytometry and Time/SPADE methodologies to trace the behaviors of single cells within an entire sample as they undergo differentiation into defined cell types. For these experiments we were able to trace ES cells as they underwent changes into mesoderm, ectoderm and endoderm, the three cell lineages that give rise to all of our organs. These experiments set the stage for using protocols to induce differentiation into a specific cell type such as neuronal, hematopoietic, cardiac, and pancreatic as just some of the possibilities. Studying these processes at the single cell level with unprecedented detail will facilitate our optimization of iPS cell derivation and differentiation for human regenerative therapy.
In the past year, we have leveraged the power of high-dimensional single cell analysis to map the transitions that occur during iPS cell reprogramming, a novel method that allows for the creation of patient-specific pluripotent stem cells with great potential for regenerative medicine. We have also mapped the transitions that occur during differentiation of these iPS cells to cell types such as neural and cardiovascular, a critical step for their eventual application to regenerative medicine therapies. Our step-by-step mapping of these long, multi-step processes at the single cell level reveals multiple new points of control that allow for manipulation and optimization tailored to each patient's specific therapy needs.
Our research is focused on iPS cell reprogramming, a method that allows for the creation of patient-specific pluripotent stem cells with great potential for regenerative medicine. The process of iPS cell reprogramming is long (> 2 weeks) and inefficient (<1%), and therefore time course analysis at the single cell level single cell level is required to identify and characterize the minority population of successfully reprogramming cells. In the past year, we have leveraged the power of high-dimensional single cell analysis to map the transitions that occur during cellular reprogramming. We have identified a key intermediate stage of cellular reprogramming, and we have isolated and characterized this key intermediate population. We have also identified a late-stage non-productive reprogramming trajectory, and characterized the cellular signaling requirements for successful reprogramming to the pluripotent state. We anticipate that this work will lead to improved reprogramming protocols that produce enriched, higher-quality pluripotent stem cells for use in regenerative therapy.


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|Wind wreaks havoc
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
The lungs of Mother Nature have to hurt after Holyoke and the surrounding area experienced nasty wind gusts last week. Not only did wind make it difficult for firefighters who battled the fire north of Paoli Thursday, Oct. 18, it ripped limbs from trees around town, blew garbage cans down alleys and toppled the fence pictured below. Gusts were recorded reaching 54 mph.
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Video: PHOTOS: Crash Kills 1, injures another in Va.
FAIRFAX, Va. (WUSA) -- Two people, including the wife of the driver, died in a single-car crash in Virginia on Friday morning.
"The car drove off the road and struck a tree. Two female passengers died at the scene. The male driver suffered minor injuries and was transported to Fairfax Inova Hospital," police said.
The passengers were identified as Shvrel Scott-Waller, 53, of Chester,
Pa., wife of driver Clarence R. Waller, and Juanita Ann Waller, 54, of
Lanham, Md.
Police are investigating what caused the car to crash. Charges are pending.


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Hi there,
I am probably repeating a post here, apologies if so
We currently use a Linux server with postfix and a bespoke company calendar.
I have ZIMBRA setup as an E-mail server and company calendar. First impressions are that this is the way to go. Easy to manage and use!!!
I have worked out how to view shared ZIMBRA calendars in Outlook 2013 (took a bit of working out but works well now) and how to set the update frequency.
Unfortunately, you can't directly set an appointment up via the shared calendar. For example, if I want to set up a meeting with my Director, I can E-mail the Director a meeting request, copy in firstname.lastname@example.com and the shared email@example.com calendar will update in outlook as will the email@example.com calendar. EXCELLENT.
Unfortunately, even if I create the new meeting from my ZIMBRA E-mail address in outlook, unless I copy myself in, only my Outlook Calendar (This computer only) updates.
I realise this is Open Source and not collaboration so not expecting the same features collaboration has but there must be a way to share my outlook calendar with ZIMBRA or share my ZIMBRA calendar as read/ write.
Apart from this, ZIMBRA is a great system.


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Spring 2016 Quick LinksSchedule of Classes
Online OrientationMandatory for some Online Courses
Course Syllabi
Welcome to Catalyst WorkshopsOptional for students new to Catalyst
I will be your instructor for the online section of Health 21, "Contemporary Health". I have been teaching
health/nutrition at De Anza College for approximately 25 years, and have taught through the Distance Learning Center for
approximately 15 years. I am a strong advocate of online learning and am pleased with the success students have who employ
sound time management, discipline in their studies, and follow the structure of the class.
I would like to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit about myself. I have a Master in Public Health (MPH) from San Jose
State University and a Bachelor of Science (BS) from Arizona State University, both degrees in public and community health. In
addition to currently teaching online at De Anza College and Kapi`olani Community College, I have worked in a
variety of other academic and public health related environments: directed numerous health, fitness, nutrition, and drug and
alcohol programs; conducted research for the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, GA; served as administrator for the smoke-
free CA campaign; directed a state-wide, four-county program dealing with health education curriculum for elementary schools
and students; contracted as a health professions instructor at SJSU and adjunct faculty at UCSC; directed the SJSU Gerontology
Program; provided health care and education for migrant farm workers and Native Americans.
This section of Health 21 is an online course administered using Catalyst. There is no first day, on-campus meeting and
there will be no on-campus instructional meetings for this class. Catalyst will be used for all course functions. Health 21
requires that all enrolled students have easy, reliable access to an up-to-date computer and high speed internet that
will allow access to Catalyst.
Minimum System Requirements Include:
current version of MS Word
Windows XP, OS X, or Vista
latest version of Firefox, Internet Exployer, or Safari
latest Shockwave, Flash, and QuickTime
A course syllabus with textbook information can be printed from the instructor's
website . The required text can be purchased at the College Bookstore
or online.
There are advantages to taking this online course. One is that the class does not require you to be on campus. Another is
that you can study at your own pace and study on your own schedule. But, there are also challenges when taking this or any
online course. In order to successfully complete this class, students must be extremely disciplined and motivated and possess
study skills that enable them to work and learn independently. This class requires students to be capable of following detailed
printed instructions, learning from extensive reading assignments, and being able to apply that learning when completing
homework or participating in class activities.
This means you will be responsible for learning independently: meeting the course objectives, completing material on time,
taking the exams, and participating in the class as appropriate. It is also your responsibility to contact me if you have questions
about course content or personal issues during the class.
Keep in mind that distance learning courses are not a "lite" version of the equivalent classroom section of the course.
Distance Learning classes must be equivalent to in-class sections of the same course, both in terms of content and rigor.
Distance Learning classes can be more convenient but not any easier or less time-consuming than their classroom equivalents.
So, take advantage of the convenience, but do prepare for the required work.
The course will be conducted in Catalyst, so log on frequently and routinely. All information to be successful in the class
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procedural instructions are given in these documents. You are expected to follow these directions. Note the exam dates and due
date for the written assignment and all other work.
You will be addressing the course by reading the textbook, working with the study tools, completing a written assignment,
participating as appropriate, and taking exams.
There will be three 50-point true/false, matching, multiple-choice exams. The written assignment is worth 40
points. Participation in the class will account for 20 points.
Catalyst will be used for all class functions. Enrolled students, who do not need special testing accommodations, will
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It is important to build the class into your daily and weekly schedule. It is important to stay current in the class, maintain a
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I look forward to having you in class. Welcome to Health 21!
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1. Address and poem delivered before the Massachusetts Homoeopathic Medical Society: in the Tremont Temple, Boston, on the occasion of the centennial birth-day of Doctor Samuel Hahnemann, April 10, 1855
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Preston, Henry C. (Henry Canfield), b. 1822
Massachusetts Homoeopathic Medical Society.
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- Boston : O. Clapp, 1855
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AUBURN, Wash. (January 25, 2013) – Emerald Downs has a strong presence at the 14th annual Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship on Friday and Saturday at the Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Emerald Downs placed six finalists in the $1.5 million two-day event, with the winner earning $750,000 and an Eclipse Award as Handicapper of the Year.
Representing "Team Emerald" are: Dave Mahy, Vancouver B.C.; Dan Comoro, Tigard, Ore; Kenneth Evans, Spanaway; Grant Rimer, Vancouver, B.C., Dave Brownfield, Seattle, and John Johnson, Lake Forest. They all earned all expenses paid trips to NHC with strong showings at the Emerald Qualifying Tournament last June. In fact, that 300-entrant event was so competitive that four of the top five finishers, including winner Christopher Larmey of Kennewick, had already qualified for the NHC, thus the five Emerald Downs qualifying berths went to the third, sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth-place finishers.
In the NHC, the Emerald contingent faces 453 other qualifiers in an epic battle that will decide the 2013 Handicapper of the Year and the $750,000 first prize. In all, 40 players will win checks ranging from $200,000 to the runner-up to $4,100 to the 31st to 40th place finishers.
Emerald Downs promotion manager Hilary Hutchison is in Las Vegas and tweeting live updates on Team Emerald (@Hilary Hutchison), and Daily Racing Form also is providing updated coverage at drf.com/NHC.
Players make 15 mythical $2 win and place bets on each of the two days, with eight races being mandatory and the other seven the players' choice; Contestants also make one "best bet" each day worth $4 win and place. Prices are capped at 20-to-1 on win wagers and 10-to-1 on place bets.


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Today God of War 3 PS3 demo voucher codes have began circulating, with numerous people confirming that the download weighs in at a whopping 2.7GB in size.
To quote from VG247.com (linked above): "SCEE is now sending out mails with promo codes to get the God of War III demo, which is now available.
We're downloading as we type. It's the E3 code. Says so on the splash screen.
It's a 2.7Gb file and it looks as though PSN's having a good old groan at the moment: only 333 minutes to go. The game's out next March."
Did anyone here get it yet? Feel free to reply in the comments below!
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