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Spring, festivals and baseball, oh my! April marks the unofficial start of Atlanta's festival season as the Dogwood Festival celebrates its 78th year, Sweetwater 420 Fest its 10-year anniversary and the Inman Park Festival its 43rd street extravaganza. And with the Braves back at Turner Field (for at least a few more seasons), there are numerous opportunities for fun in the sun. Read on to get MARTA tips to all the major events to plan your commute.
Braves Baseball
Atlanta Braves
April 8-13, 21-23, 25-27
The Atlanta Braves kick off their 2014 season (one of the last at Turner Field) on April 8. Don't miss out on the memories at the stadium. Take your pick from several home games throughout the month along with several MARTA commute options.
How to Ride the Braves Shuttle
How to Get to Turner Field on MARTA
Lion King at the Fox Theatre
Lion King at the Fox Theatre
April 10-27
Broadway returns to Atlanta in April with Disney's The Lion King. Over 40 actors bring the show and award-winning music to life. Tickets start at $35.
Transit and Walking Directions
North Avenue Station Restaurants
Dogwood Festival
Dogwood Festival
April 11-13
Art booths, disc dogs and live music return to Piedmont Park April 11-13 for the 78th annual Dogwood Festival. The highly-attended event also features a kid zone and Backyard Barbecue and Brews tasting event.
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Tips for Taking MARTA to the Dogwood Festival
Sweetwater 420 Fest
Sweetwater 420 Fest
April 18-20
Holy 10-year anniversary! The Sweetwater 420 Fest is celebrating this year in Centennial Olympic Park with all the beer and music patrons have come to love. Tickets start at $10 for a single day admission. The three-day pass is $18.
Transit and Walking Directions
Top 5 MARTA Stations to Park and Ride
Inman Park Festival
Inman Park Festival
April 26-17
Sprawling over several blocks of tree-lined streets, the Inman Park Festival is known for its Saturday parade and home tour. Music stages, a kid's zone and plenty of art round out an event not to miss. Parking is limited and traffic gridlocked during the festival, so use the convenient neighborhood MARTA station.
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After a morning in which it appeared that all three chicks were beginning to master basic flight skills, Female AD/03 continued to have some challenges yesterday. She again made multiple attempts to alight on banks of glass windows on the building surrounding the nesting area. Predictably, she was unable to find purchase and would lose altitude - eventually finding a perch within about 4 stories of the ground. This process was repeated twice during the course of the afternoon. In each case DGIF staff and volunteers were able to locate and monitor the female until she flew off to a higher perch. The fact that she was able to recover in each case and eventually regain altitude gave us increased confidence in her abilities.
We were able to observe the adults utilizing food to help teach their young birds. The female adult would use a food tidbit to tease the young into the air - where she would lead them on an extensive flying lesson before dropping the food on a ledge. As we closed the day yesterday evening all five of the falcons were accounted for. This marks the end of our official "Falcon Fledge Watch". DGIF staff will continue to periodically check on the area and we continue to receive reports from observers with "high-rise" vantage points in the area. In fact an observer reported that as of 8:30am this morning all five falcons were in view.
Our thanks to the many building managers for allowing us access and of course to our volunteers for dedicating many hours in the Richmond heat.
Updates will be posted to the blog as we receive any reports of significant events.
Richmond Falcon Cam
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
After a morning in which it appeared that all three chicks were beginning to master basic flight skills, Female AD/03 continued to have some challenges yesterday. She again made multiple attempts to alight on banks of glass windows on the building surrounding the nesting area. Predictably, she was unable to find purchase and would lose altitude - eventually finding a perch within about 4 stories of the ground. This process was repeated twice during the course of the afternoon. In each case DGIF staff and volunteers were able to locate and monitor the female until she flew off to a higher perch. The fact that she was able to recover in each case and eventually regain altitude gave us increased confidence in her abilities.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Grounded Female Up and Flying
One of the juvenile females spent the evening perched on a lamppost on the Federal Reserve property after attempting (and failing) to perch on windows at the reserve. She was uninjured and in a secure location. This morning, shortly before sunrise, this female finally took flight. She looked good and was able to gain altitude, perching on a 10 story building adjacent to the Reserve. From there she continued flying and gaining altitude, eventually joining her siblings and parents atop the Riverfront Plaza where they shared in a morning meal.
All three of the chicks continue to fly well and are being attended to by the parents.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
All three have flown
Following the first successful flight of the young male, the two juvenile females were somewhat more cautious. One of the females slowly scaled the roof line using a strand of holiday lights (the lights are unplugged) and finally reached the apex of the roof. The other perched on the box that houses the camera equipment. Both females practiced getting the wind under their wings for some time before finally taking flight. Both of the two females flew strongly and were able to gain altitude.
One of the females did quite a bit of flying - eventually attempting to "land" on a window at the Federal Reserve building. She was unable to gain any purchase and was able to fly back to the Riverfront Plaza West Tower. A short time later she attempted the same maneuver again. This time she was unable to regain lift and fluttered to the ground. DGIF personnel were able to enter the Federal Reserve property with an escort from Federal Reserve Police. The female was located - unhurt- perched on a small single story structure on the grounds. Although she was able to move to a slightly higher perch she made no concerted effort to regain the air. She was monitored at this location for some hours. As the site is extremely secure it was determined that the best course of action was to let her rest and try again tomorrow. Our past experience has shown that birds which have similar experiences often do well after an evening of rest. We will closely monitor the bird on Wednesday.
The other two fledglings were not seen for some time during the afternoon - although the adults made regular flights to favorite perches. Not until late in the afternoon was the juvenile male seen again - chasing the adult male and begging loudly. The adult male soon flew off to hunt. During his absence the second juvenile female was resighted and she joined her brother atop the Federal Reserve.
When the adult male returned the mother and juvenile male met him in the air - where he dropped his prey to them. It was caught (we're unsure by who) and the three flew to the roof of the Riverfront Plaza West Tower (nest building). They were joined by the juvenile female who had been on top of the Federal Reserve. In all, the day was largely successful. The difficulty encountered by the juvenile female demonstrates the potential hazards encountered by these birds fledging in highly urbanized areas. We are hopeful that she will be able to take flight on her own tomorrow morning. Should intervention be warranted DGIF staff will be on hand.
The male has fledged! He took strong flight gaining altitude before landing atop the Riverfront Plaza west tower to rest and enjoy a new perspective. Both of the females have left the pen. 02/AD is perched on the ledge and 03/AD is perched atop the camera housing. We will post more updates later today.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Our three young falcons have grown quickly. Only a few scattered tufts of down remain and their juvenile plumage is almost fully grown in. Peregrine falcons typically fledge between 40-45 days after hatching.
The door-opener apparatus will be installed on the pen door on Tuesday morning, August 18th. This will mark 47 to 48 days since hatching for these falcons. The extra time ensures full feather development, and allows these birds to strengthen their flight muscles before attempting their first flights.
The "apparatus" is comprised of a weight, bungee cords, and a plastic bottle of ice attached to the pen door. As the ice melts it releases the weight and the door is slowly pulled open by the bungee cords. Depending on the temperature on the release date, the door should open about 2-4 hours after the trigger is attached. We have used this method successfully for three years. Though the adults become aggressive when we attach the device, they quickly calm down after we leave. Past releases have gone very smoothly, with the chicks typically walking from the pen or flying to the ledge, surveying their surroundings for a few minutes or hours, and then taking successful first flights.
DGIF personnel and skilled volunteers will be stationed in the area surrounding the nest building. This will allow us to track the young birds' first efforts and ensure that they are capable of sustained, controlled flight. This monitoring effort will continue until we are confident in the flight abilities of the fledglings. Should one of the fledglings encounter difficulty and end up on the ground, DGIF staff will recover the fledgling and either return it to the ledge or ensure prompt treatment and transportation to a licensed rehabilitation facility if necessary.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
4th egg was Found
When DGIF biologists were on the ledge installing the pen for the falcon chicks, they discovered the remains of the fourth egg from this clutch wedged under the ramp. The eggshell was cracked and its contents dried out. The remnants of this egg were sent for toxicology testing along with the blood samples from the chicks collected during the banding.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Camera Positions
With the installation of the pen camera operators have a bit of a quandary. It is not possible to simultaneously provide a view of both the nest box where the chicks spend much of their time or the feeding area where the adults bring food and pass it through to the chicks. Providing a good view of one area means a poor (or non-existent) view of the other.
Unfortunately camera operators are simply not able to monitor the cam continually (as much as we like watching falcons). In an attempt to provide the best possible coverage of activity at the nest we are utilizing some of the camera's built-in features. The camera had been programmed so that when motion in detected in a section of the camera view ("a trigger" area) the camera can be instructed to move to a preset position. As these cameras were not designed with the flapping of wings in mind - calibrating the detection can be somewhat tricky. A number of things (including rapidly changing light levels) can "fool" the camera temporarily. There are a limited number of triggers and positions that can be programmed. We have selected those that provide the best overall chance of seeing what's happening. When a camera operator is logged in the view can be set manually.
While this solution does not work perfectly, it does allow for our viewers to see more of the action at the nest then otherwise possible.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
A Close Call
On the afternoon of Fri, July 31st, a DGIF biologist responded to a call of a grounded osprey chick in downtown Richmond. The caller reported having shooed the bird from the Manchester Bridge, where cars were swerving to avoid hitting it, onto the adjacent grassy lawn of the Federal Reserve Building. The Manchester Bridge sits between the Riverfront Plaza, where Richmond's peregrine falcon pair have nested this year, and the Federal Reserve Building. Upon arrival at the scene, the biologist was surprised to see that the 'osprey' chick was none other than the banded male peregrine falcon chick. This chick was known to have been spending time on the parapet of the ledge of the Riverfront Plaza and had evidently fallen or been swept off the ledge by a gust of wind. Luckily, the bird was unharmed and was returned to the Riverfront Plaza ledge shortly thereafter.
Although DGIF biologists had decided to leave these three falcons to fledge naturally this year – the recent mishap has caused us to reevaluate our approach. In the past we have utilized a pen to prevent premature fledging. Young falcons leaving the nest before they are fully ready to fly is a serious hazard – one that was experienced before by this pair (see http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/falconcam2008/2007-archive.asp). To ensure that these three chicks are well developed and capable of full flight when they fledge, we have decided to use the pen.
On the morning of August 1st, two DGIF biologists accessed the ledge and found the male chick again perched on the parapet. All three chicks were removed from the ledge while the pen was installed; the chicks were then placed in the pen under the watchful eyes of the adults. The entire process took less than two hours.
The pen allows ample room for the young to exercise their wings (indeed the pen is larger then many peregrine falcon scrapes). The adults are able to feed the young through the pen wires. At this stage the chicks do not need brooding, and are able to feed themselves from prey brought by the adults. A sunshade has been added to the roof of the pen to provide shelter from the sun. When the chicks have fully developed and are capable of flight, a remote door-opening mechanism will be installed on the pen. The door will then slowly open, allowing the chicks to fledge without human intrusion.

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Sunday, February 17, 2013
No Matter What
So it goes. I got up at four this morning, remembering suddenly the giant begonias I am trying to root on the back porch as well as the orchid I'd brought home from my mother's room after she died. She took such delight in that orchid. Lily gave it to her and it seemed to bloom far more frequently than an orchid should. I pulled on Jessie's old bathrobe which has been hanging from a hook in the off-the-kitchen bathroom for years and which I've recently appropriated as my own and came out to a freezing darkness and brought the pots inside. Then I remembered that I'd forgotten to make coffee the night before and so I did that, too. I was having a hard night of it anyway, sleeping and waking and sleeping and waking. I would have settled down to read for awhile in the guest room but I couldn't remember where I'd put the book I'd been reading and so gave it up and went back to bed and eventually, I did sleep.
Forgetting and remembering. These are things I do most frequently these days.
Just now I am remembering a dream I had. I was at the beach and somehow, there was an entire herd of cattle, some of them in the water and some of them on the shore. Some of them were pure black and they were the glossiest things I have ever seen in dreamworld. They shone like ebony and all of the cattle had noses of that same black, some of them lined up together as they swam, their bodies underwater. I have no idea what that means. They rather delighted me, these bovine creatures I was sharing my beach with.
The mind is such a strange thing, is it not?
Despite my nocturnal ramblings and my dreams, I am in a fine mood this morning. It is cold but the sun is shining brightly, as brightly as it did in that dream and it reflects off the leaves of the magnolia, the camellias, the way it did off the water and the backs of the glossy black cows while I was sleeping. We have eaten our breakfast of pancakes and while I was making it, I made up some sourdough. One should not ignore the starter go for more than a week and I hate to throw some of it out in order to feed it. It just seems more sensible to make a loaf of bread with it. There is laundry running and I am not sure what we are doing today. And even as I say that, I realize that the day is slipping away as days will do. The older I get, the more loath I am to allow that to happen. To let a day go by without having something I can point to and say, "I accomplished this, at least." Quite frequently, the thing I can point to is something I have written here. It may not be much, but that is my joy. In the library book I am reading which is yet another Alexander McCall Smith novel, there is a discussion about that which is merely a talent or a job one has and that which is an intrinsic part of who one is. A politician is no longer a politician after he retires from office but a painter who is no longer painting is still a painter, is he not? And the person in the book who was speaking said something to the effect that painting is not just something he does, it is the very idea of the painting he is about to do which gets him out of bed every day.
I pondered this.
I do not really think of myself as a writer and yet, is it not the idea of this sitting and writing which gets me out of bed every day? Of course I would get up anyway, I suppose. The needs of the chickens and the dogs alone would be reason to do that. And yet...
There will be a day when I don't have either chickens or dogs. I am ecstatic at the idea of not having dogs eventually and saddened at the the idea of not having chickens but that is the truth of the matter- that one day I will have neither. And what will get me up then? What will pull me from my bed which most ironically feels the best and most satisfying when it is time to leave it?
I believe it will still be the writing. I think. I hope. I may forget to make the coffee or bring pots of rooting plants in during a freeze but I hope I will remember to sit and write every day. It is as unthinkable to me that I would forget to do that, that I would not yearn to do that, as it would be for me to forget my name, to forget to eat.
All right. There. I have written it all out for now. The dreams and the cold and the dropping azalea blossoms which the freeze robbed of life. The desire to write.
Time to move on to other things. There is this day in which the birds sing and the chickens scratch, seemingly unaffected by the cold. I have no idea what I'm doing with it, this day.
But. I have written. And in doing so, I have satisfied some inherent need within me.
Thanks for coming along with me, those of you who are. I would wish for you that there is something you do every day of your life if at all possible which brings you as much satisfaction.
Yours in words...Ms. Moon
11 comments:
- beth coyote said...
Well, hell, girl. You're a writer, that's what you are. We all know it. I turn faithfully to two blogs every day. Yours and Radish King. You are both writers. Very different but writers. And you have a daily discipline. I've snorted, laughed and cried while reading you.
You're honest and true. And you take perfectly aimed shots at political nonsense. Between your stories of your family, your shining inquiry into yourself and your Florida world, I have a pretty good idea of who you are. Which is why I unreservedly love you.
Good morning to you, dear Mary.
XXX Seattle Beth
- February 17, 2013 at 12:19 PM
You are a brilliant writer and I am glad that you love to write and it is an integral part of your life because I like to read your writing. I hope you never stop. S Jo
- February 17, 2013 at 12:46 PM
- Jo said...
I can see a day when I am very happy to stay in bed - hell, I'd do it now if I could. It's also the best place to write! However, I have read Harriet the Spy, so I won't tempt fate.
- February 17, 2013 at 2:12 PM
- Ajax said...
We hope so too about the writing thing and you. Hell it's worth getting out of bed just to read it. And if you're not a writer, i aint jack squat.
- February 17, 2013 at 3:19 PM
- Elizabeth said...
I just can't understand why you wouldn't define yourself as a writer, too. You are a woman, a writer, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a friend, a wonder.
- February 17, 2013 at 3:31 PM
- Ms. Moon said...
Beth Coyote- I am not sure I will ever be able to call myself a writer. I swear. But here I am, writing away.
I sure as hell am grateful to know you, to have you in my life. If my writing has done one thing, it is that.
S Jo- I am so glad you like to come here. So very glad.
Jo- I can't imagine writing in bed. I must be sitting up at a table or a desk. I suppose that we are all different in that way.
Ajax- Honey, I assure you, you are FAR more than Jack Squat. You delight and inspire me.
Elizabeth- I am all of those things, I guess, but no more wonder than any of us are, made as we are of stardust. Thank you.
- February 17, 2013 at 5:09 PM
- bugerlugs63 said...
Well it's most definitely worth getting out of bed to read your words . . . although this time (22.22) I'm in bed and I'm going to read them again.
Lovely words, thankyou x
- February 17, 2013 at 5:25 PM
- Syd said...
I know that you will be happy without the dogs but thinking of you without chickens is difficult. I hope that you are still writing when that happens so you can tell me what it's like to be without Elvis and those hens.
- February 17, 2013 at 7:40 PM
- Ms. Moon said...
Bugerlugs- I have found my library book and am thinking I might go cuddle down in the bed, even though it is early here. Sleep well, my friend.
Sleep well.
Syd- I love that you said that. You know me so well.
- February 17, 2013 at 8:32 PM
- heartinhand said...
I dislike my cat as much as you dislike your dogs. Want to trade?
Why do we suddenly remember things (and ruminate over them) in the middle of the night? Why can't these things come into our minds when we are awake and need to recall them?
- February 18, 2013 at 10:35 AM
- Bethany said...
Yes you are. Own it.
- February 18, 2013 at 11:25 AM


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When I was a little girl I remember sitting on the back porch swing with my Mom, looking through cookbooks and magazines and writing down recipes. Then we would make those recipes together, changing them to see if we could make them even better. My Mom would the rate the recipe after making it and add her notes on these little recipe cards and store them in cute little recipe boxes. Little did I know that they would be mine one day and would bring back so many memories and fill my heart with both joy and sorrow. I have so many of these little cards with handwritten notes about how she liked the recipe and how she would teach me how to make it. So often these cards bring tears to my eyes as I remember such wonderful times with her in the kitchen. I know that she would love the fact that I am sharing them now with you. Proceeds from the sale of my books go to support the NO KILL Advocacy Center and Defenders of Animal Rights, Inc., in their efforts to save the lives of dogs and cats in this country who are killed unnecessarily while waiting in shelters for their forever home. Over 6 million dogs and cats were killed last year because no one adopted them in time. We can change that. Please help me in my efforts and my support for animal rights and bring change.
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Spinach-Artichoke Rigatoni RecipeRead Reviews Be the first to add a review
- 3 cups uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen creamed spinach
- 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Preheat broiler. Prepare rigatoni and spinach according to package directions.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water; return to pan. Add artichoke hearts, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and creamed spinach; toss to combine, adding some of the reserved pasta water to thin, if desired.
- Transfer to a greased 2-qt. broiler-safe baking dish; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from heat 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.
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"I made this exactly as written (with the one exception of not using the 2 full cups of the mozzarella cheese, I only did a sprinkling of cheese on the top). I used 'Bird's Eye' creamed spinach since it was the only brand I could find. This pasta dish was delicious!! My husband also loved it and mentioned that it tastes just like his favorite Spinach & Artichoke dip. Someone I know mentioned adding pre-cooked chicken strips to it, which I'll try next time! Super fast to make too! Took 20 minutes prep. to table."
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Razor E300 — The Next Step
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Data point clouds, smoothed plots, and most importantly — SOC estimation!
Sensors were recalibrated and the wheel wobble was very painfully removed by de-centering the wheel sprocket. Go figure. 1.58 AH expended on this drive.
This telemetry was transmitted wirelessly from my E300 Razor Scooter and recorded by a laptop in my backpack. The end goal? To create a tiny little velcro box to attach to the handlebars to provide a 'gas gauge'. Because when you have to kick-scoot back home, its no fun!
All I need are more MSP430 chips which are in the mail.
Red dots and Blue Lines are battery current
Red lines and Blue dots are battery voltage
Pale thick blue line is amp-hour consumption. At 15 Amps average rate, the pack offers ~5AH of capacity.
More info at wiki.nebarnix.com/wiki/Scooter
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This is my most recent purchase and it's absolutely fantastic. The XMI X-mini II speaker system is one of the best mini speakers I've ever heard especially for the sub £15 price tag.
If you normally use laptop speakers and you're looking for something with a little more kick then one of these should do the trick. It's small enough to take with you, the rechargeable battery life lasts for hours on end and it's incredibly loud. No more 'tinny' sounds for me when I'm on the go.
Best gadget buy of 2010 so far I think.
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Armenia 'jealous' of Ukraine's military coop with Azerbaijan
A Ukrainian analyst has said Armenia has always been "jealous" of Kiev's military cooperation with Azerbaijan, Armenia's long-time foe.
"Cooperation with Armenia in this field was an utmost failure," said Serhiy Zgurets, an expert at the Ukrainian Center for Research on Army, Conversion and Disarmament.
According to the analyst, information on supplies of Ukrainian weapons has never been concealed.
"The Ukrainian side has nothing to hide. In particular, in the past two years, anti-aircraft missile systems have been supplied neither to Azerbaijan nor to Armenia," Zgurets said.
Earlier, Ukrainian Defense Ministry and Foreign Ministry as well as the Ukrainian Embassy in Baku denied the reports on the supply of arms to Armenia. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry labeled as a provocation the Azerbaijani media reports alleging that Ukraine sold multiple rocket launchers and mobile missile systems to Armenia in 2011.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Oleksandr Dykusarov said at a press briefing on Tuesday that Ukraine had been strictly observing its obligations assumed before the UN and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, as well as domestic legislation.
Armenia's Defense Ministry also denied the reports.
Armenia and Azerbaijan have been in conflict for more than two decades over Azerbaijan's Nagorno Karabakh region. Since a brutal war in the early 1990s, about 20 percent of Azerbaijani territory has been under the occupation of Armenian armed forces. Peace talks brokered by US, Russian and French mediators have been largely fruitless so far.
Defying international law, the separatist regime in Nagorno Karabakh declared so-called independence in 1991, which has not been recognized by the world community.


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Increasing access to preventive care for Minnesotans
Health reform makes it easier for Minnesotans to stay healthy. If you are enrolled in employer health coverage or a health insurance plan that was created after March 23, 2010, you can now receive certain preventive services at no cost. Depending on your age, this includes blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, depression, cancer screenings and more. Beginning in 2014, all health insurance plans must provide these screenings at no cost to you.
Minnesotans on Medicare also have more access to preventive care under health reform. Medicare Part B now covers screenings for diabetes, cholesterol and more, at no cost to the person covered by Medicare. New Medicare enrollees also receive a "Welcome to Medicare" physical within the first year of coverage. After that, Medicare will cover an annual wellness exam to create and update a personalized prevention plan.
Beginning in 2012, women will also have better access to preventive services. Starting with plan years beginning on or after August 1, 2012, women will receive screenings and counseling for domestic violence and approved contraceptives at no cost. Women may also receive screenings for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and well women visits at no cost, depending on age.
- Will preventive services be covered under my health plan?
If you are enrolled in employer health coverage or a health insurance plan that was created after March 23, 2010, preventive services are covered at no cost to you. In 2014, all plans will cover preventive services, including those purchased on the Minnesota exchanges. Please note that the health plan is only required to cover preventive services at 100 percent if you are using an approved, in-network provider. Also, if the preventive service is not the primary reason for your doctor's visit, you may be charged some of the cost of the visit. If you have questions, it's always best to check with your employer or insurance carrier directly to confirm.
- What services are considered "preventive services"?
Depending on your age and health plan, you may receive the following preventive services at no cost to you. For a full list of preventive services, visit healthcare.gov.
• Blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes screenings
• Cancer screenings, including mammograms and colonoscopies
• Counseling on such topics as quitting smoking, losing weight, eating healthfully, treating depression and reducing alcohol use
• Routine vaccinations against diseases such as measles, hepatitis or meningitis
• Flu and pneumonia shots
• Counseling, screening, and vaccines to ensure healthy pregnancies
• Regular well-baby and well-child visits, from birth to age 21
- Will I still receive a Welcome to Medicare exam under health reform?
Medicare will continue to cover a Welcome to Medicare physical exam when Medicare coverage begins. This free exam is available during the first 12 months of Medicare enrollment and has no deductibles or copayments. However, those who are new to Medicare cannot get both the Welcome to Medicare exam and the annual wellness visit during the first 12 months of enrollment. The annual wellness visit takes place each year after that.
- Do the requirements to cover preventive services change for Medicare Advantage plans?
Most Medicare Advantage plans already offer Medicare-covered preventive care services with no deductibles or copayments. Health reform does not require these plans to offer preventive care services free of charge. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, please check with your plan to find out whether there may be deductibles and copayments for preventive care services.


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How will you react when the whole world goes dark?
I don't know about y'all, but I love a good apocalypse story. Whether it is aliens or zombies, asteroids or a more plausible, though equally terrifying, third world war, any story that pushes humanity to the brink and shines a light on the innate sin in our hearts is right up my alley. It's a great sub-genre offering a myriad of opportunities to delve deep into the depths of the human condition. When we consider the Christian aspect, something Hollywood tends to ignore, (they must assume we'll be the first to die) we are given an even more interesting story about how God calls Christians to act when life is on the line.
While it may not seem likely the dead will start to rise in true Hollywood zombie fashion, these types of "what-if" stories are the perfect platforms on which to discuss Christian behavior in intense situations. We get to watch as God-fearing Christians experience catastrophic events and are forced to reconcile their faith with their desire to survive. When the rest of the world is stealing, cheating, and murdering, is the Christian called to a different path of survival, even if it means putting their lives at risk? If the only law society now recognizes is survival of the fittest, is the Christian survivor still obligated to obey God's Law? If so, how is a God-fearing Christian supposed to put this in practice when they have people relying on them?
"The Restoration Series" by Terri Blackstock tries to answer these questions and so many more. The books follow the Brannings, a Christian family of six after a catastrophic event destroys all the electronics and computers, effectively throwing them back into times before the convenience of computers, lights, and even cars. Very few people know how to survive without technology, so the longer the power stays off, the more dangerous the outside world gets as people fight for what meager supplies are left. The little neighborhood where the Brannings live can't stay sheltered from this danger forever.
The Branning family faces many trials, both of survival and faith. In "Last Light," book one of the series, it's every individual for themselves as each person tries to hoard their supplies and hunker down in their homes with their blinds drawn as they wait out a power outage from an unknown source. At first the Brannings are consumed by this same fear and the selfish actions it induces, but when God moves them to reach out beyond themselves, they are forced to put their faith in God to the test and share what little they have with their equally needy neighbors. However, when a murder occurs just down the street, the neighbors turn on each other which leads to dangerous, violent allegations.
The parents struggle to come to grips with the new world as they try to keep their family safe. The Brannings are a family that most Americans can relate to: Christians in faith, but frequently putting God on the back burner when dealing with everyday life decisions. When their world is turned upside down, they turn to their Savior once more and recommit themselves to God, asking their children to do the same. The parents are the biggest force for Christ in the novels, pointing their family and the community at large toward Christ by their example. However we get to see Christ in the children's journeys as well as they slowly come to accept the new world and begin to realize they have an individual place in God's plan.
The situations and questions which arise in "The Restoration Series" are shown in a realistic, albeit dramatized, light. Each decision, each struggle is one to which every reader can relate. Even though none of us will likely ever have to personally deal with a catastrophic event of this magnitude (Lord willing), the situations in which the characters find themselves are ones that any of us could easily experience ourselves. The Brannings came into the story with a Christian background and general knowledge of Scripture, but most of what they learned and how they acted stems from their walk with Christ after their world is thrown into chaos.
"The Restoration Series" is comprised of four different novels, each one following the same family from the beginning of the catastrophe to its conclusion. Each book stands alone in its own right, but the series carries much more impact, and is a more enjoyable read, when they are read in sequence. It's a well written, truly inspiring series and I promise you won't be able to stop until you reach the final chapter of Dawn's Light and find out how this good, Christian family handles a world on the verge of collapse.
The Restoration Series: Last Light, Night Light, True Light, and Dawn's Light by Terri Blackstock


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Face it. While it would be nice, Cher's far from Clueless closet is nowhere near reality for most of us. First off, who can pull off those mini dresses? Secondly, Huntsville's winter weather requires a lot more in the way of covering up than southern California, even if they are in the midst of a "cold snap."
In reality we all have pieces that we turn to day after day. Jeans, T-shirts, maybe a dress or two make up the uniform of the average woman. While the term uniform may bring to mind lockstep behavior or ugly plaid jumpers, the concept of basic, flattering pieces that you turn to on a regular basis isn't all bad. In fact, it's kind of brilliant.
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I usually refrain from long dresses not because I don't admire them but being 5'2 isn't all that accepting when it comes to floor length pieces (though a pair of sky high platforms always does the trick!). When I first put on this dreamy vintage dress I couldn't help but get swept away by its beauty. The silky sheer fabric with the most minimal amount of sparkle and the way it blew in the wind was something that even I, the short 5'2 girl couldn't pass up. What's even more enticing is thinking about the stylish lady who owned it years ago; don't be fooled by the innocent pastel color, I'm sure whoever the original owner was pugnacious and stylish to say the least.


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I tried installing the 64-bit 13.04 Ubuntu server on a fairly generic superMicro box with dual OCZ SSD's I plan to software RAID. The install failed with a "Unable to install busybox-initramfs" message. This appears to be a bug documented on launchpad. (I got the same error message even when ignoring the second SSD.)
I checked console 4 for details:
apt-install or in-target is already running, so you cannot run either of them again until the other instance finishes.
You may be able to use `chroot /target ...` instead.
in-target: Unexpected error; command not executed:
`sh -c debconf-apt-progress --no-progress --logstderr -- apt-get -q -y --no-remove install busybox-initramfs`
I'm not sure what to do with this error message without sifting through the installer code, but the person who reported the bug originally on launchpad suggested that he found a workaround by "preseeding the installation with linux-server". Does anyone have any idea what this means / how to do this?


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Vasily (Russian: Василий, Vasiliĭ) is, in 2008, a resident of Liberty City and is an associate of Oleg Minkov. He agrees to meet Minkov at a jewellery store on Tulsa Street, allowing Niko Bellic to discover Minkov's location and kill him. It's possible to kill him in a drive-by.
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United Friends of the Children is dedicated to the premise that foster youth deserve a successful adulthood.
Through our Housing and Education Programs, foster youth are provided with the opportunity to graduate from high school, attend and graduate from college, get a job, find housing and have a support system that moves them gradually towards independence.
Our goal is that the youth in our programs not only survive, but that they thrive.
United Friends of the Children has been changing the lives of foster youth since 1979.
Early advocacy efforts helped establish the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services and the Foster Care Independence Act. Innovations in direct services span from co-founding the first transitional housing program in the nation to the creating an 11-year education support continuum that follows foster youth from the seventh grade through the completion of a bachelor's degree.
In 1990, the organization created its College Sponsorship Program – providing college bound former foster youth with five years of financial and other support toward graduation. The program has evolved over the years in depth and approach, and is currently serving 183 young people at colleges and universities across the country. On average, 70% percent of youth graduate with a bachelor's degree.
In 2001, UFC committed to a new strategic vision: "To be the preeminent foster care organization in Southern California recognized for its impact, both locally and beyond, in bettering the lives of foster children and empowering emancipated young adults." It was agreed that in order to fulfill that vision, UFC should offer a comprehensive transitional living program in its existing housing facilities, supported by full-time UFC-employed social workers. It was further agreed that housing would be the anchor around which additional services like employment, counseling, and life skills would be offered. In addition, the plan expressed a desire to develop upstream interventions (i.e., College Readiness) leading to systemic change.
In 2002, UFC successfully implemented Pathways, a service-enriched transitional housing program which currently serves approximately 113 youth per year in seven facilities totaling 85 beds and an ever growing group of over 300 active alumni. UFC is in contact with 76% of all former program participants, 83% of whom are in stable housing and 64% of whom are employed.
In 2003, UFC launched the College Readiness program which was designed to ensure that foster youth in grades 7-12 had the skills and support to graduate from high school and go to college. There are currently 325 Readiness students in grades 7-12 with another 100 expected to join this fiscal year. Thus far we have had three senior classes graduate with the following outcomes: 97% earned a high school diploma and 97% went on to college with a full 67% gaining admission to a four-year college. Fifty percent of current Readiness students apply to and are accepted into UFC's College Sponsorship Program, thus the 11-year continuum of support previously mentioned.
At the core of each UFC program is the belief that the best way to make a difference in the lives of foster youth is to provide a reliable relationship over time. Therefore, all of UFC's programs focus on consistency. Our commitment to College Readiness students is for six years; College Sponsorship participants can count on our support for up to five years; Pathways participants can spend 18 to 24 months in program housing but the relationship is extended many years beyond that through our alumni program and in our permanent housing partnership at Casa Dominguez.
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Sir John Templeton was a famous investor and philanthropist who was born in Tennessee and later became a British citizen. He was born on Nov. 29, 1912, and died on July 8, 2008.
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Sir John showed the way when it came to investing abroad and was a model for discipline and patience when it came to confronting gut-wrenching volatility. He famously started building his fortune when he purchased shares of 104 companies in 1939 amid World War II-induced market panic -- all of which were trading for less than $1 per share and some of which were in bankruptcy. But because he diversified, focused on their future earnings power and not on market pessimism, and was willing to hold for the next five-plus years, Templeton's bets paid off big. He was one of the first foreign investors to focus on Japan, and he tread early into Russia.
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MacroMole is comprised of 67 sections organized into 7 subunits. Each section features a simple animation ranging from the rotation of a molecule to an animation of the assembly of a protein. There is a scrollable text section explaining the concept and each section offers up to four additional images or overlays which add further details to the concept.
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Bali Democracy Forum VI featuring the theme Consolidating Democracy in Pluralistic Society was open in person by President of the Republic of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono accompanied by the Head of State Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah from Brunei Darussalam and Timor Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao in the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC), Nusa Dua, Badung, Thursday (Nov 7).
Badung government as the host of the event presented Widyadari new creation dance as the opening dance. The dance involving 10 beautiful dancers managed to amaze President SBY and the delegates by giving applause after the dance. Before showing off their skill, all the Widyadari dancers were briefed first by Regent Gde Agung in order they could present maximal performance in the opening session of the BDF VI.
Regent of Badung AA Gde Agung amidst the provision of guidance also revealed that the Widyadari Dance was a new creation composed by Badung government. "This dance reflects the elegance of the pretty good-looking angels and is always filled with a sense of peace. The sense is expressed by the musical accompaniment and graceful gestures. And this shows humility in greeting the honored guests," said Gde Agung.
Meanwhile, the Secretary of the Ministry of State Secretary, Lambock V Nahattands, revealed the BDF VI opening dance was very charming and a very riveting dance creation. "By all means, the dance is only facing one direction, but this dance is really spectacular because it is facing two directions, namely the leader and the audience. Similarly, we would like to express our gratitude to Badung government which has hosted the national and international events organized in Badung County. Hopefully, there would be more new creation dances to support the implementation of international events in Bali," said Lambock. (BTN/bud)


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PORTLAND, Ore. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- The only thing Elton Cain remembers about being rushed to the hospital was the tightness in his chest. "They just pushed me in the emergency room there and went to work, and after that it's all history to me," he says.
But cardiologist Kevin Wei, M.D., remembers it well. He was called to the ER to determine if Cain was having a heart attack. The first thing he did was look at Cain's EKG...
"It doesn't tell us definitively that he's having an acute heart attack," Dr. Wei, associate professor of medicine at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, tells Ivanhoe.
In fact, up to 30 percent of heart attacks won't show up on an EKG. A blood test can also detect a heart attack, but it can take hours.
Dr. Wei says, "Time is muscle, and the longer that the heart muscle is starved of blood, the more serious the injury, or the heart attack could be." So he used something new that only a few centers across the county are using -- an ultrasound picture enhanced with microbubbles. The tiny bubbles are injected into the bloodstream and travel to the heart muscle.
In an ultrasound of Cain's heart without the bubbles, Dr. Wei couldn't actually see very well where the heart muscle is. But in the picture with microbubbles, "We can see very clearly this horseshoe shaped area, which is the heart muscle, and how one area is not contracting," Dr. Wei says.
Cain was indeed having a heart attack. Doctors immediately started him on medication. If they'd waited for his blood test to come back, treatment would have been delayed by about seven hours. He eventually had to have bypass surgery for his heart.
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I gotta say, when I read how this was typed, I almost turned away, but looking past the mediocre typing, this...is actually a pretty good series so far. The banter between them is subtle, yet effective character development. Awesome work, I'll be keeping my eye on this. Keep it up.
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Oiler goalie coach Pete Peeters and local Finnish newspaper correspondent Jouni Nieminen travelled to the Finnish town of Imatra for the funeral of former Oiler goalie Jussi Markkanen's son, Olli, last Saturday. Olli, who was only four years old when he plunged from an open window of the Markkanen apartment in Moscow last month, was a precocious boy. "He would go to the market with his grandpa and brother (six-year-old Juho) and Grandpa would say, 'This is our little secret; we're going to have some ice cream, but don't tell your mum and dad.' Olli would get in the door and yell out, 'Dad, we had ice cream, but only one.' There were a lot of tears at stories like this," said Nieminen, a close family friend.
"Somebody had taken a lovely picture of Olli on a golf course without knowing whose kid he was, and it made a golf magazine. They had that picture blown up on every table at the reception after the funeral. He was a little guy who was born in New York (when Markkanen played for the Rangers) and died in Moscow, but was a small-town boy at heart."
Jussi, who knew he'd be a goalie from the time he was two years old, might start skating soon but hasn't decided if he'll return to the Red Army team. "The Russian coach (Slava) Bykov will be in Helsinki next month for the Karjala Cup and hopes to talk to Jussi then," said Nieminen. "His other boy, Juho, has gone back to the rink. Jussi said he was glad somebody wasn't missing practice."
"Jussi and (wife) Sanna want to thank everybody back in Edmonton for all their support. They've had so many messages from so many people," said Nieminen.
Martin Gelinas's goal of playing 20 NHL seasons is on hold, and he's not going to let things drag out much longer than another couple of weeks.
He's been skating with the University of Calgary Dinos and says he's in great shape, but nobody's craving a 38-year-old winger.
"I talk to my agent (Steve Kotlowicz) in Edmonton and he says 'I've got nothing, I've got nothing' so you get a little frustrated and you wonder if I'm just spinning my wheels," said the former Oiler forward, who finished last year in Nashville.
"But, I know in my heart I can still play. Teams in Europe have called but that would be a last resort."
Marian Gaborik has missed 57 games with groin-related problems the last three years. His latest "lower-body" injury is not good news for
Minnesota Wild GM Doug Risebrough, who is likely making calls to see what he can get for the winger who doesn't look like he'll re-sign there.
Teams are growing leery of Gaborik's injuries and the risk that would bring to paying him something in the $9-million neighbourhood. Maybe the Montreal Canadiens will offer Chris Higgins and a hot prospect (Mac Pacioretty or Ryan McDonagh, two first-round picks in '07) and a first-round pick for Gaborik.
As good as Gaborik is, the face of the Wild these days might be Saku Koivu's brother, Mikko. He's a stud centre. And their second-best player might be Brent Burns on the back-end. He'll be on Canada's Olympic team.
Paul Stastny is still waiting for a contract extension from the Avs. Colorado hasn't been as proactive as the Los Angeles Kings, who got centre Anze Kopitar locked up for seven years. Stastny isn't Kopitar, but you'd have to think he'll get the same $5.25 million a year Ryan Geztlaf's getting from the Anaheim Ducks.
... Keith Tkachuk's been on a scoring tear in St. Louis, in large part, because he's back to playing left wing after two uncomfortable years in the middle. He's a banger and he's doing a good job of cycling down low with linemate David Backes ... Michal Handzus, who was a dud at $4 million last year, has been a revelation this year in L.A. as a big-body third-line centre ... Blues winger Paul Kariya put on five pounds of muscle over the summer and is going into traffic more this year. He's off to a great start, too. Eight points in his first four game.
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Warren Buffett knows his money and knows his hockey, too.
When one of the richest men in the world was asked about the stock market, he said it was best to dive in now rather than try to time when the turnaround would be. He used Wayne Gretzky as an example.
"In waiting for the comfort of good news," he wrote on MSN.com, "they're ignoring Wayne Gretzky's advice: 'I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it's been."
Who knew he'd been a closet No. 99 fan all these years?
New York assistant coach Perry Pearn didn't see a lot of Alexei Cherepanov in the Rangers development camp, but he says Jaromir Jagr and his friend, Omsk coach Wayne Fleming, loved the kid who died a week ago. "They both told Tom (Ranger coach Renney) that the way he'd been playing this year, he was going to be a superstar in the NHL," said Pearn.
"I know Jagr was completely convinced this kid was the real deal and he'd scored seven goals since Wayne got there as coach. Wayne said he was absolutely dominating games as a kid." The memory of Cherepanov being carried from the bench without a stretcher, because there was none around, is haunting.
"This is going to be a big stain to get rid of (for the Kontinental League)," said Pearn. "Wayne said the whole thing surrounding it (death) was a gong show. They were completely unprepared for something like that happening. If it hadn't been Cherepanov, it could have been something else, like a (Richard) Zednik (gashed by a skate) incident."
Jay Bouwmeester, the reluctant Florida Panthers defenceman who only signed a one-year contract this summer rather than take a three-year, $21-million package, still sounds discouraged by things there.
"It's been hard to get over that hump. We've been saying that for a number of years now. With everything that goes on off the ice, it reflects on what's going on the ice and our lack of sucess," Bouwmeester told a Minnesota scribe.
"I'm not casting blame on anyone. It's the guys who play that it comes down to."
The Panthers were awful in a 6-2 home loss to the Wild on Thursday when there might have been 5,000 people in the seats.
The Devils have their fingers crossed that Brian Rolston's high ankle sprain doesn't go from day-to-day to week-to-week. That's a nasty injury; it
doesn't heal quickly ... Steven Stamkos, the first overall draft pick in June, is only averaging nine minutes 56 seconds a game in Tampa Bay. He's not on the penalty kill and the Lightning have been on too many of them. No points heading into Saturday's game with the Wild ... You have to wonder if centre Kyle Chipchura's days with the Habs are numbered after he was again sent to the farm in Hamilton. The first-round draft from Vimy was hoping to catch a fourth-line spot ... The Atlanta Thrashers have had just two announced crowds under 12,000 (Wild and Devils), but in both cases, it looked closer to 8,000. This is a dead-men skating franchise for the NHL ... The Rangers have too many forwards and you'd have to think either Petr Prucha, a skilled little guy, or Dan Fritsche, an energy forward, is going to get moved ... Flyers defenceman Derian Hatcher is going to skate in the next few days to see if his knee (he was put on long-term injury to start the season to erase his $3.5-million salary from the cap) will hold up and he can maybe get back. Of course, his return would mean the Flyers are over the salary cap, even if they need defensive help.
... Philadelphia Flyers goalie Martin Biron has given up 13 goals in seven periods of work this year. He's hardly flashing his playoff form ... Florida goalie Tomas Vokoun hasn't been much better (11 goals on 78 shots in three games). Mind you, he's always a slow starter. He gave up nine on his first 44 shots last year and 13 on the first 66 when he was in Nashville in 2006-2007.
Matty's Short Shifts:
He Said What:
"We've already been to Mars and back."
Lightning coach Barry Melrose on going to Europe to start the season.
By the numbers:
10: First-round picks from the June draft who've played a game in the NHL already. Zach Boychuk played his first game for Carolina on Friday in L.A.
25: Scott Gomez, who's supposed to be a passer, leads everybody in shots so far.
30: Of the first 62 NHL games through Friday, almost half had been decided by a single goal, hammering home how competitive the league is.


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Ray Mancini's life story, immortalized on film in "The Good Son: The Ray Mancini Story," soon will be available on Ultra Video on Demand (VOD) and is set for theatrical release later this summer.
The film traces the story of Mancini, the former lightweight boxer from Youngstown as he grew up and became a world champion.
SnagFilms has acquired the exclusive U.S. distribution rights — theatrical, digital, home video and television — to the documentary, which is based on the book of the same name by Mark Kriegel. After a strong festival run including screenings at The Hamptons International Film Festival and The Philadelphia Film Festival, the film will be released on Ultra VOD on July 16 and will hit theaters on Aug. 9.
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In response to community demand, we have constructed dsRNA sub-libraries that target genes grouped by biological and/or biochemical function.
Drosophila Kinase/Phosphatase RNAi Sub-Library (DRSC KP). This sub-library targets Drosophila genes that encode proteins for kinase or phosphatase. Approximately three amplicon per gene coverage. 563 genes. Eight assay plates. Unique dsRNAs targeting both kinase and phosphatase genes are distributed randomly on all eight plates.
Layout of empty wells (aqua) and LacZ controls (purple) on an
experiment-ready plate from the KP and related sub-libraries. For a closer view of the control layout click here.
Drosophila Transcription Factors (and Related) RNAi Sub-Library (DRSC TRXN). This sub-library targets the complete set of Drosophila genes that encode transcription factors as well as other DNA binding proteins and nuclear factors. Approximately two amplicon per gene coverage. 993 genes. Nine assay plates. Control layout map.
Drosophila Ubiquitin-Related Genes RNAi Sub-Library (NYU-DRSC UBIQ). This sub-library targets genes involved in ubiquitination. The sub-set was generated by our collaborators at New York University's RNAi Core Facility. Control layout map.
Drosophila Transmembrane Genes RNAi Sub-Library (NYU-DRSC TM). This sub-library targets genes annotated as transmembrane proteins or computationally predicted as such. The sub-set was generated by our collaborators at New York University's RNAi Core Facility. Control layout map.
Drosophila Autophagy-Related Genes RNAi Sub-Library (DRSC AUTGY). The main source of genes included in this set was fly orthologs of genes identified in Behrends et al. (2010 Nature). Control layout map.
G protein-coupled receptor Sub-Library (DRSC GPCR). This sub-library targets Drosophila genes that encode known or putative G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). The library was built in collaboration with Dr. Mathias Beller of the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, Gottengin, Germany. Approximately three unique dsRNAs per gene. 258 genes. Five assay plates. Control layout map.
RNA-Binding Sub-Library (DRSC RBIND). This sub-library targets Drosophila genes that encode known or putative RNA binding proteins. The library was built in collaboration with Dr. Bing Ye of the University of Michigan. 406 genes. Four assay plates. Control layout map.
Membrane-bound organelle-related genes (DRSC MBO1). This sub-library targets genes that encode proteins conserved in humans and associated with membrane-bound organelles such as lysosomes and peroxisomes. 200 genes. Two assay plates. Control layout map.
Controls plus dsRNAs that hit in past screens (DRSC TEST). Common positive and negative control dsRNAs plus dsRNAs that frequently hit in past screens Control layout map.
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We've reached a point in hip-hop where consumers can't trust what the major labels are selling them, making it harder and harder for buyers to throw down their hard-earned cash for music. With the indie scene moving from 12″ vinyl to the blogs over the last five years, much of the best new music is free, a price that pretty much any hip-hop fan can get behind. Case in point is Action Bronson and Alchemist's Rare Chandeliers LP, something that could have easily moved a steady amount of units if pressed up, but was instead given away free.
Both Al and Action are some of the most prolific artists in underground hip-hop at the moment, with no shortage of tracks in the vaults just waiting to be released, among multiple album releases in the last year or so. Rare Chandeliers is clearly the result of the duo sharing lots of drugs, and then throwing stuff at the wall to see what sticks, so like Russian Roulette before it, this album has sort of a "one-take" quality to it. Almost a spiritual successor to Alchemist and Curren$y's Covert Coup, it really shows how effortlessly these two produce quality music, even when not taking it too seriously.
The tone of the album balances from disturbingly off-kilter to stoned-hilarious, such as on the title track, "Rare Chandeliers", which finds Al cutting up samples from The Antique Roadshow, while Action threatens to "stick knives where you poop." While Al is known for his ridiculous production skills, we do find him pairing things down a bit on tracks like "The Symbol" and "Eggs On The Third Floor", yet his knack for selecting the right loops, coupled with Action's brand of fine-art rap makes it stick. As expected, we do find some brilliant moments in production here, such as on "Randy The Musical", which plays sort of like a three-part act, or "The Symbol", a basement beat that might make a '96 era Jeru The Damaja jealous.
Action Bronson displays lyrical brilliance on tracks like "Mike Vick", which pretty much defines his style, which trades usual rapper braggadocio or punchlines for his own brand of super-visual, abstract rhymes. The guests come through to help round things out as well, such as Schoolboy Q, who delivers one of his best performances in recent memory on "Demolition Man". Also notable is Evidence on "Bitch I Deserve You" and Sean Price on "Blood of The Goat".
In truth, the whole album plays solidly throughout, even if this seems like the two are screwing around half-of-the-time. It's a more focused release than Al's Russian Roulette, but not quite as consistant as Action's Dr. Lecter. While this free album gives us a taste of what they are capable of, we can only imagine what a full-fledged studio LP might produce. Who knows, it might actually be worth paying for.
@ dayz & model citizen – spot on kid! Totally agree with you both
Fun album. Alchemist is by far the best producer right now in the underground hip hop world.
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Tygart Lake State Park Beach to Expand Hours in 2015
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GRAFTON, W.Va. (AP) - The Division of Natural Resources says Tygart Lake State Park's beach is a hit in its first summer following a six-year shutdown.
The DNR says the beach has been so popular that the park's staff plans to expand the hours of operation in 2015.
The beach had been closed for renovations and to meet safety codes. The project included replacing a steep, slippery concrete beach with sand.
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Houston Texans choose to cut starting tight end Owen Daniels from the team. On March 11, ESPN reported that Daniels offered to restructure his contract in order to stay with the team.
Usually key players offer to restructure their future pay in order to stay on teams that are doing well. That is not the case with Owen Daniels and the Houston Texans because to be honest, the Texans really stunk it up last season.
Rather than keep Owen Daniels at a reduced rate, the Texans opted to cut him altogether. This move did save the Texans $4.5 million against the cap. They may need that money if they aren't able to land a decent quarterback in the draft. However, it also moves second string tight end Garrett Graham into a starting position.
Who is surprised though? Graham did start after Daniels was injured in week 5 and didn't do a horrible job. Graham is also younger and has a lot more miles to play than Daniels. He also costs less.
Owen Daniels shouldn't be worried about his future in the NFL though. He is a veteran, Pro Bowl caliber tight end. There also happens to be a shortage of great tight ends in the league so he will appeal to other teams despite his age. He's still one of the top tight ends in the NFL.


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March 9, 2011
LOS ANGELES - With a one-point win over the No. 9 seed Oregon Ducks, the No. 4 seed University of Arizona Wildcat women's basketball team advanced to the second round of the Pacific Life Pac-10 Tournament with a narrow 90-89 victory on Wednesday. The Wildcats move to 20-10 overall on the season - the first time to 20 wins since the 2004-05 slate. Arizona is now 9-9 in Pac-10 Tournament games.
"It's March and that kind of showed for us today," head coach Niya Butts said. "It was a tale of two halves for us today. The first half was solid for us but we weren't as aggressive at the boards. I thought we'd come out for the second half and tighten that up but it got worse. We also didn't guard the three well and I think we gave up eight threes. So in short I'm very happy to come away with this win."
Senior Soana Lucet made what turned out to be the game-winning fast break lay-up with 14 seconds to play in the game. She ended the day with 23 points and seven rebounds. Sophomore guard Davellyn Whyte also had 23 points while grabbing seven rebounds and seven steals. Senior forward Ify Ibekwe collected her 13th double-double of the season with 19 points and 15 rebounds. Junior guard Shanita Arnold handed out four assists.
"They are a running team and they everyone to do the same thing," Whyte said. "It's a fast-paced game and when you get to the locker room after, you take a deep breath and you're glad that it's over."
For the game, Arizona got out rebounded, 54-42, by the Ducks but committed six less turnovers. The Cats shot 45.5 percent from the field (35-77), 37.5 percent from three-point range (6-16) and 56.0 percent from the free throw line (14-25) to Oregon's 43.4 percent (36-83), 34.6 percent (9-26) and 57.1 percent (8-14), respectively.
At the half, Arizona went to the locker room with a 51-36 lead over Oregon. The Cats dropped the battle at the boards, 28-25, but had three fewer turnovers than the Ducks. What started out as a slow half for the Cats turned around quickly with a series of runs in favor of Arizona.
For Oregon, Ariel Thomas was their leading scorer with 29 points. Amanda Johnson also chipped in with 25 points and 11 rebounds. Danielle Love led the Ducks at the glass with 13 boards.
For Arizona, the starting five included Arnold, Ibekwe, Lucet, junior guard Reiko Thomas and Whyte. Freshman Candice Warthen got the most minutes of the bench with 19. She scored seven points and handed out three assists.
The Wildcats will face No. 5 seed USC on Thurs., March 10 at 5:15 p.m. PT/6:15 p.m. MT, at the Galen Center.
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BreakOUT! is joined by four other outstanding LGBTQ youth leaders from across the country in receiving this award, which was announced on October 11th, National Coming Out Day.
BreakOUT! will receive an honorarium of $1,000 and year-long outreach and promotional support for our work from the Out in the Silence Campaign. Congratulations, members, for receiving this honor!


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By Eric Simonson
Based on the book When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi by David Maraniss
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The legendary coach comes home to Wisconsin in this post-Broadway Regional Premiere Production featuring Resident Acting Company member Lee E. Ernst as the iconic Lombardi. Although footballs Super Bowl trophy is named for him, few know the real story of Lombardi the man his inspirations, his passions and his ability to drive people to achieve more than they ever thought possible. Exploring his relationship with his wife, Marie, and three of his legendary players Paul Hornung, Jim Taylor and Dave Robinson this family-friendly tribute takes you into the life and times of one of Americas most inspirational and mercurial personalities.
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The big season 1 finale of "Southern Charm" airs Monday night on Bravo. What can fans expect to see happen? On Monday E! Online shared a "Southern Charm" spoiler preview and things look dire for Kathryn and Thomas. However, fans who have been following the stars know that they shouldn't get too worried yet.
The preview shows Thomas Ravenel seemingly setting the stage for a split from Kathryn Dennis. He shares that sometimes it just isn't enough to have chemistry or love. Dennis, however, isn't about to walk away without fighting for her relationship. Things are certainly rocky between these two, and it seems the season 1 "Southern Charm" finale may leave fans hanging about the fate of this couple.
Despite that, those who have been following "Southern Charm" news know that Kathryn and Thomas are still together. In fact, they just welcomed a baby girl named Kensington in February. The two are living together in Florida and seem to be doing well.
Thomas and Kathryn have shared that after filming for the show ended they decided to stick with their romance and they moved together to Florida. Though they went through a pregnancy scare on the show, they later decided that they actually did want a baby together. That is what led to little baby Kensington Calhoun.
The season 1 "Southern Charm" finale is titled "One of the Lost Boys Leaves Neverland." TV Guide shares that this episode takes place on Independence Day. Whitney is showing off his new apartment while Shep is corralling the ladies to attend Whitney's big party. The synopsis teases that Thomas begins a new chapter, but it seems that will paint only part of the picture.
Tune in to the season 1 finale of "Southern Charm" airing Monday, April 21 on Bravo. So far there is no official word from the network regarding a season 2, so for now fans will have to stay tuned. Though the show has received plenty of criticism, fans have fully embraced it and are certainly hoping there is more yet to come.