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Whistleblowers Under Fire
CDC, FDA Scientists Silenced and Demoted
Top officials at the Centers for Disease Control are blocking publication of a 400-page, peer-reviewed report documenting toxic hot spots in the eight-state Great Lakes region after demoting the scientist who led the study, the Center for Public Integrity reported. The House Science and Technology committee last week complained to CDC director Julie Gerberding about the seven-month delay in issuing the report and vowed an investigation into "disturbing allegations about interference with the work of government scientists" at the CDC's Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). The report, which warns that more than nine million people may face elevated health risks from exposure to dioxin, PCBs, pesticides, lead, mercury, or six other hazardous pollutants, was slated for release last July.
The study's chief author was Christopher De Rosa, the director of ATSDR's division of toxicology and environmental medicine and, according to the story, "a highly respected scientist with a strong international reputation from his 15 years in charge of the division." Howard Frumkin, the chief of ATSDR, told him the Great Lakes study was "well below expectations" and removed him from his position. De Rosa is seeking reinstatement to his former position, claiming that Frumkin illegally retaliated against him. CDC officials refused to talk to the Center for Public Integrity.
In a separate incidident, the Food and Drug Administration should document all meetings between its staff and companies regulated by the agency, Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) said last week in the wake of an investigation that found the agency blindly accepted conflict of interest charges leveled by a private company against one of its scientists. The Center for Veterinary Medicine removed adverse events coordinator Victoria Hampshire from her position in January 2005 after top officials at a Wyeth Pharmaceutical subsidiary lodged the complaint. At the time, Hampshire was preparing to go before an advisory committee where she planned to oppose reintroduction of the company's ProHeart 6 canine heartworm drug, which triggered severe allergic reactions in some dogs.
At a private meeting two months prior to her reassignment, company officials gave then-acting FDA Commissioner Lester Crawford and chief counsel Dan Troy numerous slides from a private investigator's report that accused Hampshire of running a website that sold a competitor's product. Grassley's investigation found those allegations to be false. Moreover, the FDA's Office of Internal Affairs used those documents, which Grassley called "rife with error" and easily refuted, to seek a criminal investigation of Hampshire. "Industry representatives ought to have a good working relationship with FDA," he said, "but under no conditions should the scientific process be compromised by industry pressure."
Meanwhile, whistleblower protection advocates are hoping the House and Senate will quickly reconcile and approve legislation that would protect scientists like De Rosa and Hampshire. Besides beefing up legal rights that have been largely eviscerated by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (it has rejected 179 of 180 whistleblower complaints), the House version would prevent federal agencies from retaliating against scientists who reveal when their superiors distort or suppress government science. The Bush administration has lobbied against both versions of the bill and threatened a veto.
Obesity Society Leader Backs Chains on Menu Labeling
The incoming president of obesity researchers' professional society last month provided expert testimony in support of a New York State Restaurant Association's lawsuit that seeks to overturn a city ordinance requiring calorie labeling on restaurant menus. David B. Allison, a professor of biostatistics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and president-elect of the North American Association for the Study of Obesity (also known as The Obesity Society), claimed there is no credible evidence that "providing restaurant patrons with calorie information on menu items will reduce individual or population levels of obesity."
That position was immediately blasted by a prominent researcher, who accused Allison of selective use of evidence. "Menu board labeling will increase the public's awareness of the quality of the foods they are consuming and will help them better manage their food choices," said Simone French, a professor of community health at the University of Minnesota. She claimed Allison's paid testimony ignored studies showing an association between excessive weight gain and fast food consumption. Allison, who becomes NAASO president in October, has a long history of financial ties to the food and drug industries. He has served as a consultant to Frito-Lay, Coca-Cola, Bayer, Pfizer and Amgen, and served on advisory boards for the Wheat Council, Kraft Food and Nabisco.
Groups Protest EPA Omission of Coal Toxicity Info
A coalition of environmental groups led by Earthjustice and joined by the Center for Science in the Public Interest last week lodged a formal complaint with the Environmental Protection Agency for publishing a notice seeking public comment on the toxicity of coal combustion wastes that failed to include the EPA's own data showing the wastes are toxic and a risk to human health. The independent EPA report showed high rates of leaching of arsenic, selenium, and other heavy metals from landfills where the wastes produced by coal-fired power plants are stored. The groups say the wastes are often dumped illegally in open pits that risk contaminating local drinking water supplies. The notice "focus(ed) on an industry-driven, poorly prepared, misleading, inaccurate DOE/EPA report that paints a rosy picture of coal combustion waste management," said Lisa Evans, a staff attorney for Earthjustice. "The omission (of the independent EPA report) is outrageous."
Interior's Chukchi Sea Review Excluded Major Facilities
While the Interior Department was auctioning off oil leases in the Arctic's Chukchi Sea, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) last week released documents showing that the agency had excluded parts of company plans for the area from its legally required environmental review. Internal emails, leaked by scientists within the agency and published on PEER's website, revealed that Shell Oil's plans for its leases included building a major liquefied natural gas facility and establishing year-round tanker traffic, which agency scientists said would have "important environmental impacts." The Environmental Impact Statement for the sale did not mention the facility or the tanker traffic. Conservation groups sued to obtain the formal release of the emails and other documents related to the sales, and to stop the execution of the leases until the department fully assesses their environmental impact. The first day of the sales last week brought in record bids from Shell and other oil companies.
Congressional Probe Targets Consulting Group
Representatives John Dingell (D-MI) and Bart Stupak (D-MI) announced that their ongoing investigation into the Environmental Protection Agency's handling of toxic chemicals will include the role of the Weinberg Group, a consulting firm hired by numerous chemical producers. Last week the Energy and Commerce investigations subcommittee asked the firm for documents related to its involvement in the scientific debate over bisphenol A (BPA) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a chemical component of Teflon. The letter cited a 2006 publication by a Weinberg consultant in Environmental Health Perspectives that discounted the link between BPA and disease, and a 2003 letter in which the Weinberg Group promises PFOA manufacturer DuPont de Nemours and Co.that it will "harness, focus, and involve the scientific and intellectual capital of our company with one goal in mind—creating the outcome our client desires." The company also promised to reshape the debate "by identifying health benefits of PFOA," and "constructing a study to establish...that PFOA is safe." This "raise(s) serious questions about whether science is for sale at these consulting groups, and the effect this faulty science might have on the public health," wrote Rep. Dingell.
Odds and Ends
David Schwartz officially resigned last week as head of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences ending a controversial three-year tenure that included a Congressional investigation into his providing expert testimony for law firms involved in asbestos litigation and a failed effort to privatize the agency's flagship journal, Environmental Health Perspectives. . . .The University of Texas business school is the latest academic institution to turn down tobacco industry donations; Altria the parent company of Philip Morris had offered to sponsor events on campus. . . . Merck agreed to pay $671 million to settle claims that it overcharged Medicaid programs for Vioxx and Zocor, and to resolve allegations that it paid improper inducements to doctors to prescribe the drugs. . . . GlaxoSmithKline had clinical trial data indicating its best-selling antidepressant Paxil elevated suicide risk as early as 1989, but covered it up by manipulating how the results were reported, according to the New Scientist (subscription required). The allegations were contained in an expert report prepared by Harvard psychiatrist Joseph Glenmullen, who reanalyzed the data for attorneys who have filed about 30 lawsuits linking the drug to suicides and suicide attempts.
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But what about alcohol? My friends and I've been drinking semi-regularly since before last summer and it's now come to the stage where their parents are literally inviting us over under the pretence of barbeques and the likes for the sake of getting drunk. I'm usually sensible enough not to drink too much to not make a fool out of myself but what are the long-term effects for a still developing person such as I?
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THOMASVILLE | Davie "Dave" Austin Ballard, 82, of Old Farm Road, died Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Thomasville Medical Center.
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May 24, 2013
AUSTIN, Texas - The Arizona State University track and field team overcame a six-hour rain delay to earn three qualifications to the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore., following the second day of competition at the NCAA West Preliminaries in Austin, Texas, on Friday.
Following torrential downpours and a large thunderstorm that swept over Mike A. Myers Stadium beginning around 1 p.m. CT that delayed action until 8 p.m., several Sun Devils were able to collect themselves and post impressive marks on the day. Friday events concluded at 1:04 a.m. CT.
Ryan Milus became the first to punch his ticket on the day in the 100-meter dash, taking third in his heat in 10.44 to automatically advance to Eugene. It will be Milus' first trip the NCAA Outdoor Championship in his career.
Shortly after that, Jordan Clarke wrapped up his day after two pedestrian throws by his standards in the men's shot put as he accepted his best mark of 18.61m (61-00.75), which was the seventh-best throw of the day and more than enough to advance the four-time NCAA Champion to Oregon.
And shortly after Clarke withdrew from the competition, Anna Jelmini picked up the third qualification of the day, as she took second in the women's discus throw with a best mark of 54.12m (177-06).
Her performance was notable as the discus was actually delayed for approximately seven hours before Jelimini got a chance to step into the ring.
Following the three-hour rain delay for running events, Cameron Taylor came out and earned an automatic qualifying spot in tomorrow's 110-meter hurdle quarterfinals with his third-place finish in his heat in 14.21. The top 12 in tomorrow's action will advance to Eugene.
In the semifinals of the women's 400-meter dash, Brianna Tate was unable to advance to the national meet as her time of 54.30 was only good for 19th and the sophomore was not among the top-12 finishers.
Asiah Gooden lived to fight another day as the junior overcame a tough week as far as her body was concerned to earn one of the sixth qualifying spots in tomorrow's 200-meter dash quarterfinal. Gooden clocked a time of 24.01 in her heat to finish fourth and that was the 23rd-best time of the prelim round, with the top 24 advancing to tomorrow.
In the women's pole vault, Heather Arseneau and Shaylah Simpson finished tied for 36th overall and did not advance.
In the throws, Joe Riccio (shot put) and Alex Hartig (discus) also did not advance while neither Christabel Nettey nor Ke'Nya Hardge advanced in the women's 100-meter hurdles, though Nettey already punched her ticket to nationals in the long jump yesterday.
In the final event of the day, with the gun going off just after 12:30 p.m. CT, Garrett Baker-Slama took 36th in the men's steeplechase in 9:09.69 and did not advance.
The final day of action will take place on Saturday in an eventful day that will see all four Sun Devil relays in action, as well as the 1,500 and 5,000-meter runs in addition to those that advanced from today.
Field events will begin at 10 a.m. CT with the men's hammer throw, which was postponed today. The running events are slated to get underway at 6 p.m. CT with the 4x100-meter relays.


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Deland recommends doing the following two stretches for five minutes in the morning and at night: "Put your affected foot on your opposite knee and gently pull the toes toward the shin and also let the ankle bend. Hold for 15 seconds, relax and then repeat." Then do a classic runner's stretch: Press your hands against a wall, standing two to three feet away so you're leaning into the wall. Let your elbows bend so that your body goes forward. Adjust your distance from the wall to maximize the stretch in the back of your calves. You can also buy boots that stretch your plantar fascia while you sleep (one source: Amazon.com).
If you are overweight, you have one more reason to drop the pounds. "Walking is the equivalent of putting three times your body weight on your foot with each step. If you take some weight off, you lessen the strain," says Youner.
Cortisone shots can help with the pain, though they won't remedy the underlying cause of your problem, according to Baravarian.
What a doctor can do: "Ninety percent of people with PF get better with traditional treatments, but there are 10 percent of patients, mostly over 40, for whom the condition doesn't improve," says Raymond Rocco Monto, MD, an orthopedic surgeon on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, Massachusetts. One problem: "Microtears to the connective tissue accumulate over the years."
A number of therapies are available for these stubborn cases. Among the newest is platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, recently in vogue among elite athletes to treat injuries such as tendinitis and tennis elbow. In this procedure, a patient's blood is drawn, then spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets, which release growth factors. The plasma is then injected into the affected area. In a study involving patients with severe plantar fasciitis, "we found the group treated with PRP did much better right away than those who received traditional nonoperative treatments," says Monto. "The PRP people also maintained those good results over the year of follow-up." Insurance coverage for platelet-rich plasma varies, and many doctors still have a wait-and-see attitude about the procedure, but it is becoming more accepted.
One treatment that is not gaining widespread support is the use of Botox to treat PF. While some doctors have touted the nerve paralyzer as a way to lessen heel pain, most in the medical community are dubious. "Your muscles can atrophy so that you might have trouble even walking," Baravarian says.
Condition 3: Neuroma
What it is: An inflammation and thickening of nerve tissue in the ball of the foot, usually between the third and fourth toes.
Symptoms: The feeling that there is a pebble in your shoe; pain that is lessened when a shoe is removed.
Causes: If your feet tend to roll inward when you walk, that motion over time
can irritate the nerve tissue between the third and fourth toes, producing a neuroma. Another possible contributor: wearing tight shoes that put pressure on nerves in the ball of your foot. Because a variety of factors can cause a similar pain, a neuroma can be difficult to diagnose. Many doctors use a sonogram to see if nerve tissue is inflamed; others press the ball of the foot to listen for a clicking sound that indicates thickened nerves. To be absolutely certain, some inject the nerve tissue with Novocain. If the pain is alleviated, it is a good bet that a neuroma was the cause.
What you can do at home: "If you have a neuroma, deal with it early because it's much easier to make an improvement then," Baravarian says. Make sure your shoes are wide enough to avoid squeezing; orthotics and an over-the-counter insole pad to cushion the ball of the foot can also help. "You are better off in rigid-soled shoes that give more support. If you're going to wear high heels, choose a platform or a wedge—or try to wear a bulkier heel so you don't teeter on it," says Baravarian.


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Women's Soccer: Northern Illinois won two games at home over the weekend. On Friday, against Kent State, the Huskies took the lead late and held on to win 2-1. Against Ohio on Sunday, NIU got out to a 2-0 lead midway through the second half and kept ahead of the opposing Bobcats to win 2-1. With the wins, the Huskies clinched a MAC Championship Tournament berth.
Men's Soccer: The Huskies played two matches over the week. The first was on Tuesday, October 22, a game that NIU won against Eastern Illinois, 3-0. On Saturday against Akron, the Huskies dropped a 2-1 affair on the road. The team is now 4-10-0 on the season with a 0-3-0 record in the MAC.
Football: NIU defeated Eastern Michigan 59-20 in a home game on Saturday. Four different players tossed a touchdown in the game, including Jordan Lynch, Drew Hare, Matt McIntosh, and Tommylee Lewis. Lynch also tied his career high in touchdown passes in a single game with four. The Huskies remained undefeated, standing at 8-0 on the season.
Volleyball: NIU split two MAC matches over the weekend. The Huskies played Ohio on Friday, losing 3-1. On Saturday, the team swept Kent State, improving to 13-11 on the season. NIU is currently 5-5 in the MAC. The Huskies have six games remaining on the regular season schedule.
Wrestling: The wrestling team had its annual Red/Black Dual to start the wrestling season. Black won the preseason event, 21-15. Five matches were decided by three points or fewer. The Huskies will be on the road for their first in-season meet, which is slated to be on Monday, November 3 in Brookings, S.D.


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Coffee Talk Tuesday - Changes in Upgrade Points coming to Colorado
Submitted by Kris Thompson on
This week we fall back to the race community as we finish up this 2012 cx season within the week in Colorado and take a break from weekend racing. Thanks to Dale Riley who provided the base content for our discussion of the desired or dreaded upgrade process and the changes coming from USA Cycling. To me and where I am with cycling now this article reads like a peanuts cartoon classroom but I vividly remember years ago when I "played to points game". Just like how you perform in a race there are strategies to playing this game, go out strong in Sept and get call up points, play in October with new race tactic but don't try to collect too many points and prematurely upgrade before states.... be selective about the events in November and line it up for a upgrade just after states. That was the dream, in reality I got sucked into the the desire for that elusive 1st place and prematurely forced to upgrade to 2 before states. Thanks Dale and enjoy.
By Dale Riley, www.crossin-colorado.blogspot.com/
New USAC Upgrade Criteria for 2013 – 12/6/12 – Dale Riley
USA Cycling recently announced new upgrade criteria and standards for the 2013 season. What are the changes, and how might that affect both you and the racing community in Colorado?
There are many changes, so here is a summary table, both for Cyclocross and Road. It lists this year's USAC criteria, Next year's new USAC criteria, and for reference, the previous ACA policy (or what I can remember of it…)
Cyclocross Upgrade requirements by year/governing body, Category.
What changed for Cyclocross? Specific point limits for automatic upgrades were added to Cat3 & Cat2, which seems fair and more consistent with the upgrade points system, instead of a number of wins & field sizes. For Cat 4, this is a pretty large change, basically imposing a 10 race limit on Cat 4 before forcing an upgrade to Cat 3. While this would certainly eliminate "sandbagging" in the Cat 4 ranks, it might not be well received by the back of the pack Cat 4s forced to move up, not to mention it would trigger a rather large migration of LARGE numbers of riders from the Cat 4 fields into the Cat 3 races over a season or two. With 35+ Cat3 fields already one of the larger cross fields racing right now, this could cause overcrowding issues in Cat 3 groups in the next season.
What changed for the road side? Again see some changes from number of wins & field sizes to points limits for automatic upgrades for Cat 4 & up. Also see a significantly higher number of upgrade points needed to apply for voluntary upgrades from Cat 4 and higher.
There seems to be a "tightening" of the upgrade criteria on the road, making it "harder" to petition for a voluntary upgrade by requiring more points, while on the Cross side, upgrading from Cat 4 to 3 is now being forced at what was the threshold for being ABLE to petition. It would seem this "10 and out" approach in the Cat 4 ranks could cause a rather large and fundamental shift in what the lower 2 category fields look like in cross today, who races in them, and how big those fields become. Was the intent to make Cat 4 a 'pure" beginner category? To "end sandbagging"? Some other motivation? That is not clear from the announcement.
As a side note, it appears from monitoring the BRAC upgrade points pages, there seems to be an unofficial auto upgrade threshold at 25 upgrade points, at least in the Cat 4 groups here in Colorado. Not seeing much evidence of widespread "sandbagging" here, with people upgrading (or BEING upgraded…) pretty consistently. Checking around the internet for other racing areas, you can see a lot more complaining about riders NOT being upgraded. It seems that the USAC upgrade coordinators have at least some latitude in how each area does upgrades.
What does this mean to you, and to Colorado racing next season?
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Upgrade points are not
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Upgrade points are not tracked on the USAC site and they are rarely updated on ACA. So basically if you want to upgrade, you need to figure it out yourself and email someone.
Points: 50
In the dead of the night...
Submitted by Crankymommy (not verified) on
I beg to differ. I'd say someone is definitely keeping track. One of my Cat 4 lady friends got an email in the dead of night after her race last Sat. Mandatory upgrade. Which...the rest of us were somewhat thrilled about, and to the author's credit: it was humorously written. However, my friend failed to see the humor in the timing. One week before states. Welcome to the Katie Compton fest. This is definitely a slight downer to the end of her season.
In a unrelated note, I DO agree with what omeone pointed out above: Lennard Zinn is just too fast. Perhaps we can petition him to upgrade to the 35+'s and go at a different time of day. I also have to point out that he was quite the gentleman when he lapped me at Louisville. Even when I openly (and somewhat jokingly) cursed his name with my fist in the air.
It will be interesting to see how all of these changes trickle down next year. But I'm game regardless. It's not as if it will stop me from going out there, having a good time and being average.
Points: 18
Maybe the CX folks get
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Maybe the CX folks get special treatment then. I mean you do get to drink beer and dress up like Pipi Longstockings and stuff :-)
Points: 18
You are being watched
Submitted by Dale Riley (not verified) on
For Colorado this cross season, the BRAC upgrade points list is updated weekly, and I have seen riders hitting 25 points being upgraded every time. Not sure about other parts of the country, but here the upgrade points (At least for cat4..) are being tracked, and SOME kind of "mandatory" upgrades issued (not seeming to follow the published USAC guidelines, but a 25 point threshold...) on a weekly basis.
Points: 30
From back of the pack to Cat 3 in one season, without training!
Submitted by Steve (not verified) on
The view from the tail end of the 35+, 4 pack is that having automatic upgrades based on number of races rather than results is crazy. Looks like we will just start clogging up the 35+ 3's. What is even crazier for the Cat 4 women, unless they require that promotors run a seperate Cat 3 race for them. It is already a raw deal that they have to ride with the 55+ and get counted as being lapped when Lenard passes most of their field each week. Now if they do 10 races they line up against Katie Compton. Upgrades should be on merit not participation. Next thing you know everyone will get a ribbon.
Points: 16
Yeah that will take a bit of
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Yeah that will take a bit of the luster off of Cat 3.
Points: 24
the "35+" part in front of
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
the "35+" part in front of the 3 is what took a bit of the luster of of Cat 3...
Points: 26
I hope the 10-race limit
Submitted by Johnny D! (not verified) on
I hope the 10-race limit isn't retroactive. This would mean the back-of-the-field guys who are just out there for fun will be racing against cat 3s and getting lapped immediately by the 35+ guys. Thanks for your entry fee, now get off the course. I thought last year's system was working fine, not sure why we now get radical swings to opposite extremes each year. The real problem is many of us are totally addicted to this sport and we'll keep paying and playing no matter what rules are imposed. Such is the love-hate relationship with cross, I guess.
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Relax 2012 CX isn't even over yet
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Ok, I am thinking the wording for the 10 finish auto upgrade for Cat 4 CX was a misinterpretation by whomever actually wrote it as it is ludicrous. It's more likely supposed to be an optional upgrade after competing in 10 races, which I would be fine with. If I were a gambler, I'd bet it gets rectified prior to the 2013 season.
As far as the road upgrade changes, I am thrilled to finally see the ability to carry your upgrade points. If it takes you 5 years to amass enough points to upgrade, you've likely gained the experience necessary to compete safely at that higher level.
Points: 25
I recently was affected by
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
I recently was affected by these crazy upgrade rules. I was a Cat 4 up until last Sunday morning at 12:11am, when I received an email stating that I was being upgraded to a Cat 3. Normally, this would be great news. The fact that the upgrade came 1 week before States is what was so upsetting.
The way that the points system and upgrades it set up right now it rather pointless. Had I realized the way this works at the start of the season, I could've played the game just right and waited for others to get upgraded as I slowly accumulated points by finishing in 5th place or so. I just don't think that, at the end of the season, the winner of the Colorado Cross Cup or the State Champion is not representative of the season - it's whoever did well enough to not get upgraded.
I also think that upgrades need to be handled by a certain time period within the season. If you're performing well early in the season and are on track to rack up a bunch of points, BRAC needs to recognize this and upgrade people early in the season.
As far as my suggestion for upgrades goes, I think that coming up with a system based off of how well a person finishes and who the competition was should be enforced. I was told that I am being upgraded partially because I have 2 wins in the Cat 4 race. One win was in a race with 2 other ladies; there was 3 of us total, including one woman who hadn't tried cyclocross before. That should not count nearly as strongly as someone who wins a race against 30 people total, including 10 of the top Cat 4 women in the state of Colorado. I was also told that I was upgraded partially because I am listed as a Cat 2 mountain bike racer. This category came after I did one mountain bike race in the Mountain States Cup, where I was the only racer; all I had to do was finish. These are the things that need to be looked at and considered when upgrading a person.
Now I'm faced with the decision of racing this weekend. Do I spend the money to drive 3 hours to a race, pay $45, and get lapped by the top women in the state of Colorado? Or do I race in the Men's Cat 4? Or do I just stay home and ski?
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Prove that $d$ is a metric on the set $X$.
$d_u(f,g) = \sup\{|f(x) - g(x)|: x \in I \}, X = C(I)$ the set of all continuous functions from the closed bounded interval $I = [a,b]$ to $\mathbb{R}$
I don't understand what difference using the supremum of $|f(x) - g(x)|$ makes. $|f(x) - g(x)|$ will always be a real number so its seems taking the suprmemum of it is pointless. Am I missing something here?


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ZF-9331: Zend_Log should have event creation extracted to a method
I recently found myself needing to use {{Zend_Log}} to create entries with a UTC timestamp (using {{gmdate()}}). However, in order to do this with the existing {{Zend_Log}} I have to override the entire 50 line {{Zend_Log::log()}} method, which makes my subclass very brittle.
I propose moving the event creation to a method like so:
$event = $this->_packEvent($message, $priority); // ... protected function _packEvent($message, $priority) { return array_merge(array( 'timestamp' => date('c'), 'message' => $message, 'priority' => $priority, 'priorityName' => $this->_priorities[$priority]), $this->_extras ); }
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Born and educated in Cheltenham and the eldest daughter of Ernie and Ivy Cole. Wendy spent 24 years with the Cheltenham & Gloucester Building Society mostly in Training & Personnel. After living in Sweden for 4 years, she returned to the UK and became Assistant Secretary to The Surrey County Golf Union. This was followed by just over 7 years working as Ladies' Secretary at The Berkshire Golf Club until retirement in March 2011. Wendy's loves to travel has taken her to many parts of the world and she enjoys most types of photography but particularly wild life. She has many interests and plays golf to a handicap of 21 at The Army Golf Club near Fleet in Hampshire.
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If the other computers on your network can "see" the Windows XP computer and its attached printer, can share files with that computer, but still encounter an "Access is Denied" error when trying to print, try the following workaround:
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In the Port Name dialog box, type \\computer name\printer name, and then click OK.
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"Computer name" is the name of your shared Windows XP computer. You can find your computer name by right-clicking My Computer, and then clicking Properties. You'll find the name under the Computer Name tab.
"Printer name" is the name of the Windows XP-attached printer you're trying to print to. To find the printer name in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Printers and Faxes, right-click the shared printer, and then click Properties.
If Windows can't detect a printer that you want to use, follow these steps to find and add the printer manually:
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In the Add Printer Wizard, select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.
On the Choose a network printer page, click The printer that I want isn't listed.
On the Find a printer by name or TCP/IP address page, choose how to find the printer that you want to use, based on the type or location of the printer, and then click Next.
Complete the additional steps in the wizard, and then click Finish.
To make sure that printers on the network are being displayed, check if the network is working correctly. For more information, see View the status of your network.
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If you don't know the name or network address (a location on the network) of the printer, contact the person who installed the printer on the network or a system administrator. If your computer is connected to a network domain, you might not have permission to use some printers and the printers will not be displayed. To obtain permission, contact a system administrator.
If you are adding a printer that is plugged into another computer on the network and shared for other people to use, make sure that the computer where the printer is plugged in is turned on. You can also contact the computer owner to make sure that the computer is connected to the network or to see if the name of the printer has changed.
If the printer has a display area, you might be able to navigate to a menu option for viewing or printing configuration information for the printer, including the TCP/IP address. Other printers might allow you to press and hold a specific button, or use another mechanism to print configuration information. Check the information that came with the printer to see which options are available to you.
Make sure that your Bluetooth adapter is plugged in to your computer and turned on, and that your Bluetooth printer is turned on. You might also need to remove your connection to the Bluetooth printer, and then try again to detect it using the Add Printer Wizard. For more information, see Troubleshoot problems with Bluetooth enabled devices.
If the Add Printer Wizard still doesn't detect your printer, check the information that came with the printer to make sure that it is set up correctly to work with your computer, and then try again.
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Right-click the printer that you want to manage, click Run as administrator, and then click the option that you want to use.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
To change the printer properties or manage all documents in the print queue without logging on as an administrator each time you want to make a change, give yourself permission to perform these tasks. After you open the printer properties by running as an administrator, click the Security tab, click your user name, and then, under Allow, select the Manage printers and Manage documents check boxes.
If you have used the printer before without problems, try these options:
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Check the status of the printer in the print queue, or go to the printer to make sure that is it powered on and ready to use.
If the printer is plugged in to another computer and shared on the network, make sure that computer is turned on. If it is turned on and the problem persists, contact the computer owner to make sure that the computer is connected to the network.
If you are trying to print to a printer that you added using a TCP/IP address instead of a printer name, make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet or the network where the printer is installed. If you recently experienced a power outage, the printer TCP/IP address might have changed. The new address will not work with the printer port that you used to connect the printer to your computer. Try to add the printer again. For more information, see Add or remove a printer.
If you recently installed a new version of Windows, changed the printer driver software, or are trying to print to the printer for the first time, you might need to install printer drivers that are compatible with the version of Windows that you're running. If you are trying to use a printer that is plugged in to another computer and shared on the network, make sure that a driver for your version of Windows is installed on the other computer. For more information, see Find and install printer drivers.
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Today's Coffee Talk returns to the discussion about a need for Boulder to get a BRA (Boulder Road cyclists Association). Given the current state, I believe it's worth recycling
We've discussed this before but the nay-sayers said things like , "A group like this would be great but why? Do road cyclists have access issues? Its not like Lefthand Canyon is off limits to road cyclists or that Boulder County is planning to build a new canyon road that only cars can drive on."
Well where are we now? The County has asked cyclists to stop riding on mountain roads which includes weekends and off hours. As one commenter pointed out, "It is reasonable to place some traffic limitations on county roads that are damaged and unsafe. However, I know of no basis why, for example, the county would completely prohibit bicycle access to a road such as Sunshine Canyon on a Sunday morning. An inspection of the road by car reveals no significant damage that would endanger cyclists, and very little traffic on a Sunday morning."
- Where is Boulder's BRA
- Does Boulder Need a BRA (poll)
- Bicycle Colorado supports us while Boulder has no BRA
In a poll taken back in Feb of 2011, most readers agreed that a BRA for Boulder was needed
There are no organizations in Boulder who listen to the voice of the recreational road cyclists and now more than ever we need that voice. If you want an example of this just look to the Boulder Mountain Bike Alliance, they do an amazing job in opening up access and keeping access open for mountain bikers in Boulder. No doubt, Boulder has very limited access but without the work of BMA it would be worse. Yes, there is Bicycle Colorado, and they do good work but they have an entire state to cover and can't provide all of their attention to one county. If there is another organization and what have they done in regards to the recent closures?
But you may say that this need for a BRA is a short term need, once the flood damage is complete then we can return the the status quo... or will we? For the last 10-15 years Boulder County has appeared to be very pro cyclists considering all the shoulders they have added on many of the County roads, and that is great, but there is no requirement they do this. If a different county commissioner, transportation director or new philosophy were to come to the County's headquarters all could change. What is to say Lefthand Canyon won't become the next Hwy 6?
Closing roads to cyclists would be pretty extreme action for any official to take but that is where we are today.
As a final note, I don't expect the county to open up all roads right now, as the commenter said above, I understand safety and need to get roads rebuilt but do ALL of the roads need to be closed.. Sunday as well? This coffee talk isn't about changing the situation RIGHT NOW, this is more of a wake up call to the vulnerability we have within our political landscape. If we don't get a BRA then we need to make sure that we at least vote for those who DO care about cycling like Andrew Shoemaker.
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Yes, it is way past time for Boulder County to have a BRA. Not only for road cyclists but for commuters and around-town cyclists too. The roads are only getting worse in the city and county of Boulder for cyclists and the leadership seems to be completely out of touch with the needs or desires of people who get around by means other than cars. This place has been known as a destination for bicyclists, and it's clear that in the 70s and 80s this place was a phenomenal place to ride, but if development continues to funnel more and more SUVs onto the main through streets while constructing only cul-de-sacs, there will be no good roads left to ride in 20 years. I would say already that Boulder is no longer even a top 10 city to navigate by bike (unless your destinations are right along one of the predominantly east-west bike paths). I think that we should consider:
1) Bicycle boulevards and/or protected bike lanes in town similar to what has been done in the East Bay and other Colorado cities like Aspen or European cities.
2) Bike paths connecting Boulder with Lyons and Golden.
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45. Prehispanic Settlement Patterns in the Northwestern Valley of Mexico: The Zumpango Region
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This monograph presents data from a systematic regional archaeological survey carried out over an area of ca. 600 square kilometers during May through December 1973 by the University of Michigan Museum of Anthropology. Six principal occupational cycles are identified:
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Four Davidson County residents took advantage of an American's freedom to protest government action by traveling to Raleigh recently. They took very different approaches, too: One was arrested during the ongoing Moral Monday protests while the other three met individually with legislators. Yet both achieved their goals of making their voices heard to elected leaders.
Both stories appeared in The Dispatch on Thursday. One featured Bill Weldon, a former Thomasville lawyer. Concerned over the new policies and laws being passed by the Republican-led Legislature, Weldon became one of more than 800 people arrested at the Moral Monday protests, organized by the state NAACP. Reaction to the protests has been predictably divided, with those who favor the legislative changes criticizing them while those in opposition view them more favorably.
Sen. Stan Bingham, R-Davidson, who can be classified as a very reasonable politician not known for being stridently partisan, did offer some criticism of the Moral Monday protests. He would prefer those who disagree with policies sit down and talk to legislators. And while he believes legislators will listen, protesters would say their actions show that's not the case. Sometimes it takes a more extreme approach, and being arrested certainly qualifies. That should always be a last resort, but many of the protesters believe that's the present situation.
The other three county residents took the approach preferred by Bingham. Teachers DeeDee Enrlich, Carmen Schoepske and Andrea Brune spoke with Bingham and other legislators about their concerns for the educational system. In particular, they asked legislators to keep supplement pay for teachers with master's degrees and funding for teacher assistants and not increase class sizes. "We feel like teachers really need to let their voice be heard," Ehrlich said.
That reasoning could be applied to any group that feels strongly about an issue. It's taking place in Lexington concerning the proposed Park Place Historical District and the resurfacing of Main Street. It's happening in Davidson County concerning a new high school for the northern part of the county and a proposed shooting range in the southern part. Citizens have a number of ways to express their feelings, including calls, letters and emails to elected officials; attending public meetings and even speaking there; writing letters to the editor and contributing to online forums; and displaying signs showing their position, among others.
The important thing is to participate in the process. Concerned citizens may not agree with every decision politicians make, but they can feel a sense of satisfaction when they did their part to make their voices heard.
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Not that I was looking for a new pet but you couldn't dismiss the crowd mounting in the parking lot outside of PetSmart off of 1830 S. 389 W. There were all these people and dogs and my curiosity got the best of me. You can sum up in one word the Super Pet Adoption going on this weekend, "Awwwww."
It started yesterday afternoon under several tents and continues through tomorrow. Don't think "all the good ones are taken." With about 500 pets, if you're in the market for a new companion, there are still so many cool friends that need homes.
It was cold, blustery and sometimes snowing yesterday. The dogs were going nuts barking and circling their kennels. I thought, "Don't you know, Dog, you have a better shot at adoption if you're quiet?" Some dogs, however, uncaninely knew how to milk it. Had I not already had a senior dog I'd be smitten and wind up with not only a new dog but a cat too.
More than 20 Utah shelters and rescue groups brought out their dogs and cats.
When the gates close tomorrow at 4.pm. the hope is to beat the adoption numbers from last year- 108 cats and 248 dogs had found new families.
Cats are inside and dogs outside. Volunteers abound to walk and play with the pets all day. They also cleaned cages/kennels, filled food/water dishes, and rescued my sweater which fell out of my backpack while I was taking photos.
Talk about saving time, energy and gas. If I wanted a new animal, this event is the best way for you to see as many homeless pets as possible in one place. If you are even thinking about a new member of the family, head down to the Adoption. It goes until 7 p.m. tonight and 4 p.m. tomorrow. If you miss it this weekend, there will be another in September.


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De Greef defeats Fratangelo in Palm Coast pro tournament
Published: Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 4:57 p.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 8:10 p.m.
PALM COAST — Second-seeded Belgian Arthur De Greef defeated unseeded American Bjorn Fratangelo 6-3 6-2 to capture the USTA Pro Circuit $10,000 Men's Futures Tournament title at the Palm Coast Tennis Center on Sunday.
De Greef only dropped one set the entire tournament and took home $1,440 for the win.
Fratangelo, who won the French Open boys' singles title in 2011, defeated top-seeded Florian Reynet, from France, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the semifinals to earn a berth in the title match.
Ormond Beach's Greg Ouellette, seeded fifth, was ousted in the second round by unseeded American Jason Jung 2-6, 6-0, 6-4.
Unseeded Americans Jean-Yves Aubone and Joey Burkhardt defeated second-seeded Americans Kevin King and Vahid Mirzadeh 6-1, 6-1 to capture the doubles title.
This was the fourth straight year and eighth overall the tennis center has hosted the tournament.
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GENERIC NAME: PROBENECID - ORAL (proe-BEN-e-sid)
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USES: This medication is used to prevent gout and gouty arthritis. It will not treat a sudden/severe attack of gout and may make it worse. Probenecid belongs to a class of drugs known as uricosurics. It lowers high levels of uric acid in your body by helping the kidneys to get rid of uric acid. When uric acid levels get too high, crystals can form in the joints, causing gout. Lowering uric acid levels may also help your kidneys.Probenecid is sometimes used along with penicillin antibiotics (e.g., penicillin, ampicillin, nafcillin) to increase antibiotic blood levels. This increase makes the antibiotic work better at treating certain infections. Probenecid works by decreasing the kidneys' ability to remove the antibiotic from the body.Probenecid should not be used in children younger than 2 years.
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This is an official blog for the Marin County Free Library.
All branches of Marin County Free Library will be closed on Monday, July 4 for Independence Day.
This installment: Chabon's latest; a British novel about getting and spending; another one about economic excesses and collapses; and a historical novel based in California citrus groves with a touch of voodoo.
Telegraph Avenue by Michael Chabon
The prophetically named Brokeland record store is limping along, now under threat by a proposed Dogpile megastore that also features vinyl albums and is very well capitalized. Partners Archy (black) and Nat (white) have conflicts. Their wives, Gwen (black) and Aviva (white) have a midwifery partnership, also under stress. Gwen is pregnant, Archy likes the ladies, and a surprise 14 year old son appears. A recipe for lots of action, emotion, and turns of fortune. Colorful characters, lively locations, jazzy, profane language and great send ups of Bay area pretensions. A treat.
Capital by John Lanchester
On Pepys Rd. in London, weird, anonymous notices arrive: we want what you have. At first it's just annoying, then the campaign escalates. We gradually get to know the neighbors: an old lady, an upwardly mobile family, Pakistani shopkeepers, and others connected to them, and each story plays out and intersects. Everyone has a different relationship to getting and spending. Terrorism, anti-Muslim sentiments, and the bank collapses of '08 all play a part. Quite a mix of satire, social commentary, and compassion (for those who deserve it). I couldn't stop reading until I found out who did what and who ended up where. Very compelling.
What the Nanny Saw by Fiona Neill
Another witty send up of the 2008 financial meltdown, based in England. (I'd just read Lanchester's Capital two days ago, which deals with the same material.) Here we have bright, literate, but provincial Ali, the nanny who saw, working for the very successful Skinner family. Her charges: twin 5 year old boys, charming and eccentric, troubled 14 year old Izzie, handsome almost 18 year old Jake. The parents are very busy and essentially absent. Ali does what she can with those long lists of requirements versus. the actual needs of the kids. There are lots of near misses but the clueless parents are well pleased with her and she's having an amazing time surrounded by the giddy absurdities of excess. It all comes tumbling down fast as banker husband Nick is accused of insider trading, wife Bryony is implicated, the bank folds, and the journalist sharks gather outside the manse. Very entertaining and nice use of shadow material, like Ali's drug addicted sister and the fraught histories of her fellow nannies from Eastern Europe. It would make a good movie.
The Forgetting Tree by Tatjana Soli
When Claire marries Foster, she arrives at his citrus ranch in California with trunks full of books but no background in agriculture. Surprisingly, she takes to the land and becomes a deeply engaged participant in its future. A terrible trauma and the threat of insolvency destroy the marriage but Claire hangs in there over the years, helped by faithful Octavio whose family worked the property for generations. Claire gets cancer and needs care. Mysterious, attractive Minna shows up, casually recruited by one of Claire's daughters. Thus begins a fever dream of illness, intensity, voodoo, dissolution, and isolation. This book is full of fascinating material but I had to suspend disbelief often to continue reading. It was worth it for the milieu and the compelling weirdness.
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Two men charged in assault that occurred Saturday night
Published: Monday, December 31, 2012 at 1:40 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, December 31, 2012 at 1:40 p.m.
Two men have been charged in connection to an assault Saturday at a residence northwest of Thomasville, according to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office.
Joseph Michael Council, 22, of 394 Motsinger Road, Thomasville, and Samuel Dwayne Blankenship, age unavailable, of 300 Ingram St., Thomasville, have been charged in connection to the assault. Council was charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, released from the Davidson County Detention Center under a $5,000 secured bond and given a court date of Jan. 31. Blankenship is wanted by the DCSO for misdemeanor assault inflicting serious injury.
Deputies were dispatched to Thomasville Medical Center at 1:01 p.m., said Capt. Casey Tarleton of the DCSO.
A sheriff's deputy alleges in an arrest warrant that Council assaulted a 25-year-old man with a collapsible baton inflicting serious injury. Tarleton alleges Blankenship used his fists to assault Council.
The incident occurred at Council's residence, Tarleton said.
The captain said the man received head injuries and was treated and released from the hospital. He said the incident stemmed from a dispute over money.
Tarleton encourages anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Blankenship to contact the sheriff's office at 242-2105.
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Of course you sit everyone . . . but Mike Miller
Yes, there still is a chance the Dallas Mavericks could join the San Antonio Spurs and Chicago Bulls as teams that would claim homecourt advantage over the Heat in the playoffs.
And yes, Chris Bosh was discussing that possibility in the locker room after Monday's victory in Atlanta.
And you know what? So what?
You don't risk injury to Bosh, LeBron James or Dwyane Wade in a season finale just for the remote chance of a matchup against a team two months from now.
Besides, the Heat always win the NBA Finals when Dallas has homecourt advantage.
While Heat coach Erik Spoelstra had cast these final four games of the regular season as his team's first playoff series, everything changed Monday when the Heat beat the Hawks and the Celtics fell in Washington, the No. 2 East seed now secured.
LeBron already has made his feelings known on time off in Toronto.
"I could use it," he said, "I definitely could use it."
Wade should be right there next to him in a sports coat. Bosh, too.
Now, this doesn't mean everyone should sit.
In fact, this might be the final opportunity to shake the rust off of Mike Miller.
Yes, Miller did aggravate his thumb injury Monday in Atlanta and also sustained a sprained left ankle.
"He had a tough one," Spoelstra said. "He's adjusting still to the padding on his left hand. He's fine right now. He's got ice pretty much on all parts of his body."
But he needs the minutes.
And the confidence.
So, for our money, make it Eddie House and Miller in the starting backcourt, James Jones and Juwan Howard up front, with Jamaal Magloire starting in the middle and Dexter Pittman huffing and puffing at the position by game's end.
Because the last shower James, Wade and Bosh should need Wednesday should be the one they take before leaving for the arena.


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The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) interacted with and served 1.7 million customers in person and over the phone in 2012.
The associated Toll Operations for Interstate 95 and State Route 1 handled more than 62.9 million vehicles transactions for the year. DMV customers are counted in the areas of: Driver Services which consists of driver improvement and ID/ licensing; Vehicle Services which consists of inspection, title, registration, and insurance services; and incoming phone calls. Toll Operations consist of the I-95 Newark plaza, as well as the Dover and Biddle's Corner facilities and the select access ramp sites of Route 1.
2012 Totals:
- Driver Services had 405,529 customers; averaging 33,794 per month.
- Vehicle Services had 525,132 customers & conducted 440,757 inspections; averaging 80,491 per month.
- There were 370,146 customer calls; averaging 30,845 per month.
- Toll Operations was involved in 62,985,034 vehicle transactions; averaging 5,248,753 per month.
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In the last decade, the United States has found itself fully immersed in nation building, despite its alleged distaste for such endeavors. U.S. military forces in particular have been at the center of these efforts, building schools in Iraq, staffing Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) throughout Afghanistan and training soldiers in Mozambique. U.S. Army platoon leaders hand out micro grants to small business owners and help stand up city councils. Civil servants who once trained for peacetime development work now find themselves mediating tribal disputes in remote mountain provinces. Regardless of the efficacy of such efforts, public statements by both President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton suggest that nation building and related activities are preferred solutions in the war against terrorism. Yet despite the enormous complexity and ambition of such efforts, there remains a gap in the training and education for nation building.
The report, "The Grass is Indeed Greener in India and China for Returnee Entrepreneurs," is based on a survey of U.S.-educated Indian and Chinese professionals who had returned to their home countries and started businesses. These respondents cited economic opportunities, favorable conditions for starting a business and the speed of professional growth as the leading motivations for returning home. Family ties also played a significant role in attracting the entrepreneurs back to their native countries.
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This report explores whether U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is capable of fully complying with the law and managing its sprawling detention system, and provides a roadmap for meeting the data needs essential for making humane, cost-effective, and legally sound decisions related to those in custody.
This report assesses the performance of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over the course of the agency's first six years, examines the effectiveness of the three core immigration agencies within DHS—U.S Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
This report provides a framework for assessing the legal validity of state legislative measures that address unauthorized immigration. To determine their validity, authors seek to establish whether Congress has preempted the law, and if not, whether these local laws exceed the bounds of constitutional authority by conflicting or interfering with existing federal regulatory regimes.
This report examines post-9/11 immigration enforcement practices in the United States through the lens of international human rights. It identifies gaps in the protection of noncitizens' civil rights under U.S. constitutional law, and then evaluates whether post-9/11 U.S. immigration control measures have complied with obligations under international human rights law with respect to due process protections and the prohibition of discrimination on the basis of national origin or race.
Since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the United States Department of Justice has sought to engage local police in the systematic enforcement of routine civil immigration violations, marking a sea change in immigration and local law enforcement practices. This report provides the first public glimpse of how the new NCIC policy has affected on‐the‐ ground policing strategies across the country and which immigrant groups have been most heavily impacted.
This report examines the sweeping changes in the way identity documents are issued and used under the REAL ID Act, an effort to enhance the security of identity documents in post-9/11 America. It takes a detailed look at how this legislation will affect document issuing agencies, state budgets, and the employment verification system, in addition to immigrants and citizens.


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Volleyball Nearly Upsets No. 15 Ball State, Falls In Five-Set Marathon
The Princeton men's volleyball team has shown the ability to play with the best teams in the nation, but it hasn't put enough quality play together to finish off its first win of the season. Despite taking the first two sets Saturday night, Princeton fell 3-2 to the 15th-ranked Ball State Cardinals.
The loss dropped Princeton to 0-4 on the season, but the Tigers know better play late could have made a world of difference. Princeton has lost three straight five-set matches, and two of them were decided by 15-13 scores.
Saturday night, however, was not one of the two. Princeton fought off two set balls in the fourth to even the score at 24-24 and force Ball State to call a timeout. The Cardinals got back-to-back kills on the next two points to force a fifth, and they controlled that from the start for a 15-4 victory.
Princeton got 13 kills apiece from junior Cody Kessel and sophomore Devin Stearns, whole senior Pat Schwagler had 10 kills, nine digs and six blocks in the near upset. Freshman Chris Kennedy had 47 assists, while classmate Junior Oboh had nine kills and six blocks.
The Tigers, who fell 3-2 to formerly ranked IPFW Friday night, sprinted out of the gates to earn wins of 25-21 and 25-19 in the first two sets. Ball State won the third 25-20, and the fourth was close throughout. Neither team led by more than two, and it was Schwagler who put together back-to-back kills to erase the 24-22 lead. But Ball State responded after the timeout, and it carried that momentum into a dominant fifth set.
Princeton will have a chance to bounce back from adversity this week when it opens EIVA play on the road. The Tigers will head to Boston Thursday night to take on reigning EIVA finalist Harvard, and will follow with a Friday showdown at Sacred Heart.


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Is it OK for people with diabetes to drink alcohol? This is something only you and your healthcare provider can answer.
If your diabetes is under control, you have your provider's OK, and you understand how alcohol can affect your diabetes, then it's probably safe to have a drink occasionally. If you decide to drink, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends no more than one drink a day for a woman and two drinks a day for a man. The ADA also recommends that you test your blood glucose before you drink and at bedtime. Talk with your healthcare provider for more information.
Keep in mind that you should never drink on an empty stomach, especially if you take insulin shots or diabetes pills. This can cause your blood glucose level to fall, and you can quickly end up with low blood sugar. Alcohol can also mask hypoglycemic symptoms in people with diabetes, which can be dangerous. Another concern is that many alcoholic beverages contain 100 calories or more. When possible, opt for light beer and sugar-free mixers. Skip alcohol entirely if you have diabetic nerve or eye damage or other health conditions made worse by alcohol.
In addition to the above concerns, alcohol interacts with a number of medications. If you already drink, it is important to be honest about the frequency and amount of your alcohol use when talking to your healthcare provider.


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Employment Articles in Atlanta, Georgia by Ramon Greenwood
Part I — Q&A For Creating An Outstanding Resume
by Ramon Greenwood - Mar, 2014
Recruiter Requirements Q: What do recruiters want to see in a resume? A: Recruiters screen hundreds of resumes daily. On average they spend 2 to 3 seconds per resume. They source candidates from proprietary networks such as Ivy Exec and LinkedIn. –Recruiters want to quickly see a clear declaration of what you do, for whom, in what sectors and with what results/contributions. –You must be present on LinkedIn....
Career Advice: 13 Steps To Cope With Losing Your Job
by Ramon Greenwood - Dec, 2013
In times of economic turmoil anyone can get the axe at any time. It happens to good people and bad ones…hard workers as well as slackers. Therefore, plans for your career path should include knowing what to do to survive and reach your career goals should you ever get the dreaded "pink slip". 13 Career Tips To Survive and Prosper Losing Your Job Keep in mind that the idea of womb to tomb job security is as dead a...
Part IV – Q&A For Creating An Outstanding Resume
by Ramon Greenwood - Apr, 2013
Format-related Questions Q: Why is there so much contradictory advice about how a good resume should look, or what information should be in it? A: Everyone just disagrees!!! There is no single approach. Stay away from claims and assertions, e.g., Visionary team builder. Provide quantifiable, validated hard evidence. Everything needs to be substantiated. You need to provide proof that you CAN; otherwise you cast d...
Part III – Q&A For Creating An Outstanding Resume
by Ramon Greenwood - Apr, 2013
Q: How do I mention achievements without bragging? A: Shift your resume from a responsibility focus to a contribution focus. Highlight the problems you solved. Highlight what you delivered. Provide specific stories that illustrate how you communicate, how you manage, how you network. Problem-Action-Results. Q: I would like to develop and advertise my "Personal Brand". What steps should I take? A: First you...
Part II – Q&A For Creating An Outstanding Resume
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On Line Requirements Q: What special requirements does the on-line environment impose on job seekers? A: 90%+ of companies use LinkedIn in hiring. What does this mean? –You don't need 500+ connections, but you need more than 20. That being said, if you are in sales, business development, consulting, and other relationship roles, probably more connections is better than fewer. –Companies value well written, th...
Career Advice: How To Succeed In The New World Of Work
by Ramon Greenwood - Jan, 2011
You've got your head buried in the sand if you are not preparing now to survive and prosper in the new world of work that is evolving day to day. There are three main points: 1. The work environment will be different from anything we have known in the past. 2. As for the job market, there is a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel—conditions are improving marginally–but many experts think it will be at least 2015,...
Positive Resolutions Lead To Positive Changes
by Ramon Greenwood - Dec, 2010
Have you made resolutions to accelerate your career in 2011? Experts say that making resolutions improve by a factor of 10 your odds of achieving positive changes. If you haven't resolved to make specific changes in your life in the world of work and in your personal life during the new year you can expect to get the same results you experienced in 2010. Ask yourself: "Will that be good enough to get me where I want to g...
Avoid Overused Words In Resumes
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Linkedin has just published a list of the ten most overused words in resumes with the advice to "scrap the words altogether from…resumes and profiles and instead focus on details of the job (being pursued), like how many people they supervised or how much they increased sales." The words and phrases to avoid are: innovative, dynamic, motivated, extensive experience, results-oriented, proven track record, team player, fast p...
Let Steve Jobs Help You Prepare For 2011
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If you haven't already read THE INNOVATION SECRETS OF STEVE JOBS–INSANELY DIFFERENT PRINCIPLES FOR BREAKTHROUGH SUCCESS I recommend that you get a copy today and commit to studying it as you begin preparing to make 2011 your best career year ever. Apple CEO Steve Jobs is the master of innovation. This book lays out a powerful, positive, game-changing approach to innovation based on his Seven Principles of Innovation that...
Create a Promising Career from Personal Passion
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"All great masters are chiefly distinguished by the power of adding a second, a third, and perhaps a fourth step in a continuous line. Many a man has taken the first step. With every additional step you enhance immensely the value of your first." – Ralph Waldo Emerson Most of us seek a sense of reward from our work, and get frustrated if we don't get it. We're driven by some form of need – whether it's desperation to pay th...
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