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Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus Science Insert - 06: Ants in Space (CSI-06) - 12.09.15
Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus Science Insert – 06: Ants in Space (CSI-06) compares behavior differences in groups of ants living in normal gravity and microgravity conditions. It measures how the interactions among ants in a group depend on the number of ants in a given area. These interactions may be important in determining group behavior. Cameras record ants living on the International Space Station, and software analyzes their movement patterns and interaction rates. Students in grades K-12 observe the videos in near real-time as the ISS experiment and conduct their own classroom experiments as part of a related curriculum. Science Results for Everyone
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OpNom: Ants in Space
Principal Investigator(s)
Deborah Gordon, Ph.D., Stanford University, Stanford, CA, United States
Michael Greene, University of Colorado-Denver, Denver, CO, United States
Stefanie Countryman, M.B.A., BioServe Space Technologies, Boulder, CO, United States
BioServe Space Technologies, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, United States
Sponsoring Space Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Sponsoring Organization
National Laboratory Education (NLE)
Research Benefits
Earth Benefits, Scientific Discovery
ISS Expedition Duration 1
September 2013 - September 2014
Expeditions Assigned
Previous ISS Missions
Space Technology and Research Students (STARSTM), a similar investigation was performed on STS-93 and STS-107. CSI-01 began on ISS Expedition 14 and completed during ISS Expedition 15. CSI-02 was performed during ISS Expeditions 15 - 17. CSI-03 began operation during Expedition 18 and was completed during Expedition 19.
Experiment Description
Research Overview
Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus Science Insert - 06: Ants in Space (CSI-06) compares how the interaction rate of a group of ants depends on density, the number of ants per unit area, in normal gravity and microgravity conditions.
The investigation houses eight ant habitats containing three areas: nest area, Forage Area 1 and Forage Area 2. Each area is separated by a sealed "door."
Approximately 100 Tetramorium caespitum or pavement ants are launched in the nest area of each habitat. Once the habitats are on the International Space Station (ISS) a crew member "activates" the experiment by releasing the ants from the nest area into Forage Area 1 by lowering a barrier door. Once the ants have thoroughly explored Forage Area 1 (approximately 25 minutes), Forage Area 2 is opened.
Ground controls are conducted on a slight offset from the spaceflight experiment.
The ants' movements are videotaped using the HD video cameras on board the ISS and a similar HD camera for the ground controls.
Analyses of movement patterns and interaction rates captured on video are completed using a tracking software program.
Ant colonies operate without central control. No one ant directs the behavior of a group of ants and no ant decides what another ant should do. Instead ants use only whatever information they pick up nearby, and in the aggregate, the combination of responses to local cues produces the coordinated behavior of the colony. Such distributed algorithms are now being used to coordinate the behavior of swarms of robots as well as other complex human problems.
How do ants evaluate group density? Studies of different species suggest that they use interaction rate. The rate at which each ant meets other ants is a measure of how many other ants are moving around the same area. Ants need to evaluate group density in many different situations. One example is the search problem. If you asked a group of people to find a needle in a haystack, they might come up with a plan for dividing up the haystack and having each person search part of it. The ants can't do that. Instead the ants must find a way to cover the ground so that if there is something out there to find, some ant will eventually get close enough to find it.
One way that ants solve the search problem is to adjust their paths to density. When there are many ants in a small space, each ant can move at random, because a random walk tends to go round and round the same place. But when density is low, and there are few ants, each one has to walk a straighter path to cover enough ground to search the area thoroughly. Argentine ants adjust their path shape in this way. (Gordon 1995)
Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus Science Insert - 06: Ants in Space (CSI-06) compares how the interaction rate of a group of ants (Tetramorium caespitum) changes as a result of density, the number of ants per unit area, in normal gravity and microgravity conditions.
The ants are kept in a small container divided into a humid nest area and a foraging area. The foraging area is divided into a smaller and larger part separated by a sealing door.
During transport to the International Space Station (ISS), the ants are in the nest area.Once the ant habitats are on board the ISS, a crewmember opens the door between the nest area and Forage Area 1. Over a 25 minute period, the ants spread out over the forage area. . The initial foray into Forage Area 1 is the high density condition of the experiment. The ant interactions and path shape are monitored on video, for this 25 minute period of time. After 25 minutes the crewmember opens the door to Forage Area 2, which begins the low density condition of the experiment. The video continues for another 30 minutes at which time the experiment is considered complete. The experiment examines how the interaction rate and path shape change once density is decreased.
The experiment is conducted with ants from two different colonies. Each colony has four replicates for a total of eight samples. There are matching ground controls. The investigation seeks to answer the following questions: does the relation of density and interaction rate change when ants have less control over their movement (microgravity)? Does path shape differ in microgravity? Results from this experiment could provide insight into how ants regulate interaction in normal conditions. Additionally, very little is known about how ants control path shape and results could provide some clues about how ants generate a random walk or a straighter path. Finally, the results could help to elucidate how ants coordinate their behavior and may have applications in other systems that rely on distributed algorithms, such as robots deployed for search and rescue operations.
Space Applications
The investigation brings information about life science research being conducted by the space program to students in grades K-12, generating interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Results from CSI-06 could also provide insight into ant behavior or swarm intelligence, or how the simple actions of individuals add up to the complex behavior of a group. Understanding swarm intelligence helps create mathematical procedures for solving complex human problems, such as routing trucks, scheduling airlines, or telecommunications efficiency.
Earth Applications
Ant colonies do not have centralized leaders; instead, ants coordinate their behavior according to cues from nearby ants. This behavior is being used to design computer programs that can control swarms of robots. CSI-06 investigates whether microgravity alters the behavior of ants in a colony. The investigation also provides an opportunity for educators and students in grades K-12 to participate in life science experiments operating on the International Space Station.
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Operational Requirements
There are eight samples each within a different Ant Habitat. Four samples are activated at one time for a total of two activation periods. Each experiment lasts between 50 and 70 minutes. The HD video data is downlinked as soon as possible following video recording of the two experiment activations. The Ant Habitats are returned to Earth on board a future SpaceX mission.. The ants live their life out on board the ISS. Crew time is required to activate the experiments and set-up video recording of the experiment and to downlink the video recording once completed.
Operational Protocols
The Ant Habitats are soft stowed in the dark in ambient conditions until activated on board the ISS. The crew sets up the area where the Ant Habitats are videotaped. Ambient light within the ISS is used for the recording. The crew activates four Ant Habitats at one time. While the experiment operates (50-70 minutes) the crew is not required to monitor the ants other than to release them from the nest area into Forage Area 1 and then to open Forage Area 2 following saturation of Forage Area 1 with ants.
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Results Publications
Countryman S, Stumpe MC, Crow SP, Adler FR, Greene M, Vonshak M, Gordon D. Collective search by ants in microgravity. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. 2015 March 30; 3(25): 10 pp. DOI: 10.3389/fevo.2015.00025.
Ground Based Results Publications
Goulart C, Rupert M, Hoehn A. Habitat Development in Support of Small Scale Biological & Biochemical Space Experiments. International Conference on Environmental Systems, Vancouver, Canada; 2002
ISS Patents
Related Publications
Hoehn A, Countryman S, Freeman J, Gifford K, Goulart C, Kalinowski WC, Koenig PM, Kusminski S, Williams S, Stodieck LS. Science Research and Education Modules for the CGBA Spaceflight Incubator. SAE International Journal of Aerospace. 2007; 2007-01-3188. DOI: 10.4271/2007-01-3188.
Goulart C, Woodard S, Campbell K. STARS™ (Science Technology and Research Students): A Hands-on, Interactive, Scientific and Cultural Exchange Lesson. SAE Technical Paper. 2005; 2005-01-3102. DOI: 10.4271/2005-01-3102.
Woodard S, Goulart C, Hoehn A. Performance of the STARS life sciences payload during benchtop testing and mission simulations. International Conference on Environmental Systems, Vancouver, Canada; 2003
Goulart C, Woodard S, Rupert M, Stodieck LS. Performance of the STARS life sciences habitats in spaceflight and ground controls. SAE International Journal of Aerospace. 2004; 2004-01-2394. DOI: 10.4271/2004-01-2394.
Related Websites
BioEd Online
Butterfly Pavilion
BioServe Space Technologies
Monarch Watch
NIH BioMed-ISS Meeting Video Presentation, 2009—CSI-06
NIH BioMed-ISS Meeting, 2009—CSI-06
Orions Quest: Authentic Research for Today's Youth
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The Seattle Seahawks don't have many pressing needs, but they could use a few more pass rushers. Getting after the quarterback is always vital, however, when you're running a version of the 'Tampa 2,' a defense needs a solid rotation of linemen due to the fact they are usually the only four rushing the quarterback.
Pete Carroll and his staff have some talent up front in Chris Clemons and rookie Bruce Irvin, but they need depth to keep sustained pressure when their starters come off the field.
According to Danny O'Neil of the Seattle Times, getting some reserves for the line is the top priority on a short list of needs. O'Neil writes:
'Options exist on the open market this year, whether it's veterans like Dwight Freeney of the Colts or Osi Umenyiora of the Giants or younger players like Paul Kruger of Baltimore or perhaps Michael Johnson of Cincinnati.
It's not that Seattle's pass rush was toothless. Chris Clemons had double-digit sacks for the third successive season since coming to Seattle, and last year's first-round pick of Bruce Irvin had eight sacks, most among NFL rookies.
But no one else on the team had more than three sacks. Throw in that Clemons will be coming back from reconstructive knee surgery, and there's no doubt about Seattle's desire to improve the pass rush.'


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New Trinity Leeds: 'Retail Destination of the Year'
Trinity Leeds shopping centre was named Retail Destination of the Year at the Retail Week Awards, held last night in London. The three hundred and fifty million pounds complex opened to the public last March.
REPORT: Leeds Trinity opens
Crowds explore Trinity Leeds
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Trinity Leeds trivia
- 918 low energy lightbulbs are in the roof
- It took 19,000 hours to build
- 700 builders were on site
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- If the power cables were laid out straight, they would stretch from Leeds to Leicester
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A look inside Trinity Leeds
Key facts about Trinity Leeds
- Trinity Leeds is a brand new three-storey shopping centre located in Leeds' prime shopping district bounded by Briggate, which sits within the top ten busiest streets in the UK
- Trinity Leeds is situated in the heart of the city with 1 million sq ft of shopping and leisure and will include over 120 new shops, stores and restaurants, bringing big international brands and the best of fashion, food, arts and culture to Leeds
- The circa £350m development is the only major retail destination in Western Europe to open this year
- Trinity Leeds includes leading international brands such as Mango, Hollister, Superdry, Topshop/Topman, H&M, Marks & Spencer, Primark, Everyman, D&D London
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British fashion designer Henry Holland is opening the new Trinity Leeds shopping centre.
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"Good players already have the God-given ability. Great players take the step to keep working on their game."
- John Wall
Expectations are at an all-time high in Washington, where the Wizards are banking on newly acquired point guard John Wall to lead them to the playoffs during his first year in the league. It's a tall task, but one this high-flying rookie feels confident he can accomplish. "I'm a franchise guy that they can start over and rebuild with -- and then add more pieces to it," Wall says. "We got a chance to be good."
Adding to John Wall's enormous appeal is the fact that he has a pretty decent head on his shoulders, as evidenced by his 3.5 GPA in his second semester at Kentucky. "People thought I wouldn't finish school or blow past it since I knew I was going to the NBA," he says. "It made me feel good because people say I'm not smart enough or I don't take my school work seriously. But I took it seriously both semesters and finished with a great grade point average." Female suitors might want to take that into consideration before trying to play mind games with this supremely gifted star.
America's chief executive isn't the only one singing Wall's praises these days. Wizards' head coach, Flip Saunders, has called him one of the most intelligent players in the NBA, and the Knicks' head coach, Mike D'Antoni, believes Wall is "one of the fastest, most physically gifted players we have in the league."
Wall appreciates the accolades, but he understands he still has plenty of work to do if he hopes to fulfill his tremendous potential. "I'm working on all the angles on my jump shot," he says. "My jump shot is the key thing. Guys go on the pick-and-roll and will force me to knock down shots. I want to be one of those point guards who knocks down shots you have to get over the top. I want to make it easier on my teammates."


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These three M&Ms were the first flavored Limited Editions that came out. At the time this trend was just starting, and these appeared on shelves in the summer of 2007 in select M&M world stores. Thankfully I lived close to New York City at the time and could get some of the flavors for myself. I seem to recall there being more flavors than just these three. I remember a mint one as well I think.
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text: DBS-FRhL-2 (ATCC® CL-160™) Organism: Macaca mulatta, monkey, rhesus / Cell Type: fibroblast / Tissue: lung / General Information Characteristics Culture Method History Documentation Print Email Share Share this product Facebook Twitter Google+ Permits and Restrictions View Permits Organism Macaca mulatta, monkey, rhesus Tissue lung Cell Type fibroblast Product Format frozen Morphology fibroblast Culture Properties adherent Biosafety Level 1 Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country. Age fetus Gender male Storage Conditions liquid nitrogen vapor phase Karyotype Model number = 42. Range = 37 to 46.Seventy percent of the cells are diploid and the karyotype is that of a male rhesus monkey. No structural abnormalities are evident. Clinical Data male Tumorigenic No Effects No, in immunosuppressed miceYes, in semisolid medium.no; The cells were not tumorigenic in immunosuppressed mice, but did form colonies in semisolid medium. Virus Susceptibility Human poliovirus 1 Human poliovirus 2 Human poliovirus 3 Human Coxsackievirus A 9 Parainfluenza 3 Rubella virus , Rubella virus Mumps virus Vaccinia virus Vesicular stomatitis, Orsay (Indiana) Vesicular stomatitis, Glasgow (Indiana) Human rhinovirus 2 Comments This line was formerly designated CCL-160. Complete Growth Medium The base medium for this cell line is ATCC-formulated Eagle's Minimum Essential Medium, Catalog No. 30-2003. To make the complete growth medium, add the following components to the base medium: fetal bovine serum to a final concentration of 10%. Subculturing Volumes used in this protocol are for 75 cm2 flask; proportionally reduce or increase amount of dissociation medium for culture vessels of other sizes. Remove and discard culture medium. Briefly rinse the cell layer with 0.25% (w/v) Trypsin- 0.53 mM EDTA solution to remove all traces of serum which contains trypsin inhibitor. Add 2.0 to 3.0 mL of Trypsin-EDTA solution to flask and observe cells under an inverted microscope until cell layer is dispersed (usually within 5 to 15 minutes). Note: To avoid clumping do not agitate the cells by hitting or shaking the flask while waiting for the cells to detach. Cells that are difficult to detach may be placed at 37°C to facilitate dispersal. Add 6.0 to 8.0 mL of complete growth medium and aspirate cells by gently pipetting. Add appropriate aliquots of the cell suspension to new culture vessels. Incubate cultures at 37°C. Subcultivation Ratio: A subcultivation ratio of 1:2 to 1:3 is recommended Medium Renewal: 2 to 3 times per week Cryopreservation Freeze medium: Complete growth medium, 95%; DMSO, 5%Storage temperature: liquid nitrogen vapor temperature Culture Conditions Temperature: 37°C Name of Depositor U.S. Government U.S. Patent Number 4,040,905 Disclosure This material is cited in a US or other Patent and may not be used to infringe the claims. Depending on the wishes of the Depositor, ATCC may be required to inform the Patent Depositor of the party to which the material was furnished. Year of Origin April, 1969 References Hopps HE, et al. Sub-human primate diploid cell lines as substrates for virus vaccine production. US Patent 4,040,905 dated Aug 9 1977 Wallace RE, et al. Development of a diploid cell line from fetal rhesus monkey lung for virus vaccine production. In Vitro 8: 323-332, 1973. PubMed: 4348695 Permits These permits may be required for shipping this product: Customers located in the state of Hawaii will need to contact the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to determine if an Import Permit is required. A copy of the permit or documentation that a permit is not required must be sent to ATCC in advance of shipment. Basic Documentation Product Sheet Certificate of Analysis SDS References Hopps HE, et al. Sub-human primate diploid cell lines as substrates for virus vaccine production. US Patent 4,040,905 dated Aug 9 1977 Wallace RE, et al. Development of a diploid cell line from fetal rhesus monkey lung for virus vaccine production. In Vitro 8: 323-332, 1973. PubMed: 4348695


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The Games of Throne Jewelry Collection is adding a few new pieces to its prominent collection thanks to the addition of House Martell.
In keeping with this season's latest and greatest-- a new clan has risen to prominence amongst the warring factions of Westeros: House Martell, Pyrrha x Game of Thrones, in collaboration with HBO Global Licensing, has added a Martell sigil to the official Houses of Westeros jewelry collection.
The rulers of the Dornish peninsula, their sigil features a golden spear piercing a red sun on a golden field, symbolizing the Nymeros/Martell union.
Their motto is 'unbowed, unbent, unbroken', which embodies the resolute nature of this clan.
Hitting stores this week, the Martell talisman comes in sterling silver or bronze, and can be found at Pyrrha online (www.pyrrha.com), the HBO Store (store.hbo.com) and retailers throughout the U.S. and Canada.
All talisman necklaces from the official Pyrrha x Game of Thrones jewelry collection retail for $226.
The initial Pyrrha for Game of Thrones collection launched in April, 2014 and has fast become a fan favorite.


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December 03, 2009
PODS Orlando, independently owned and operated by brothers Mike and Tim Greene, marks a decade of service to community.
(ORLANDO, FL) – Ten years ago, PODS (Portable On Demand Storage) revolutionized the moving and storage industry and set a new standard for consumers needing flexible solutions.
Today, brothers Mike and Tim Greene are managing partners of nine PODS franchises, including Orlando, which is celebrating 10 years of service to the community.
The pair first noticed the now familiar white and red PODS® containers in Clearwater, Florida, where PODS is headquartered, and saw the opportunity as a natural progression from working with the family´s mini storage business. Both remember their first delivery of a PODS container like it was yesterday.
"We delivered the PODS container just east of the St. Johns River where it was going to be used as a staging ground for archeologists recovering Indian remains that were discovered while a bridge was being expanded," Mike said. "Many of our future customers commented they noticed our billboard off Interstate 4, but it was actually our PODS container in the field."
"What amazes us the most about PODS is the wide range of applications it can be used for, including local or long-distance moves, on-site home renovations, seasonal storage, an additional garage that is warehoused at one of our state of the art facilities, and even as a field storage unit for recovery or research," Tim said. "It truly makes some of life's challenges simpler. When we started in 1999 we were simply an alternative to mini storage and local truck rentals. Now, we can move people virtually anywhere in the continental U.S., Canada, Hawaii, and Australia.
PODS Orlando has expanded over the years from its original 10,000 square-foot warehouse in Sanford, FL and now operates three separate warehouses with a 30,000 sq.-ft. facility in Longwood, FL, 65,000 sq.-ft. in Orlando, FL, and 27,000 sq.-ft. in Lakeland, FL. Currently the franchise has more than 2,000 containers available for local and long-distance moves and employs an average of 20-25 employees.
"The biggest change over the last 10 years has been the technology we use to help us in our day-to-day work," Tim said.
"Software specifically-developed for PODS gives us real time data of when and where a PODS container was delivered, who delivered it, and online signatures of customers. In addition, GPS tracking increases overall efficiency."
"Tim and I cannot believe where the time has gone," Mike said. "We remain motivated every day to bring our community the best moving and storage options available with PODS."
The Greenes have established relationships with a variety of local and national charities, including Habitat for Humanity, Toys for Tots, March of Dimes, Boy Scouts of America, local food banks, numerous churches, and schools throughout the Central Florida area.
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Women's Track Takes Third At New England Championship
May 10, 2014
WESTFIELD, Mass. - The UMass women's track and field team took third place at the New England Championship with 61.5 points on Saturday in Westfield, Mass. The University of Rhode Island won the championship meet with 77 points, slighting Southern Connecticut State with 76 points. Heather MacLean, Becky Stoyle and the 4x800 meter relay all claimed gold medals in the New England finale.
The 4x800 meter relay team consisting of Courtney Neves, Meghan Leahy, Rachel Hilliard ran for a combined time of 9-minutes, 0.67-seconds to claim the gold medal in front of Boston College. After her photo finish at the A-10 Championship a week ago, Powers played a critical role in the gold medal performance by running a personal best time of 2-minutes, 10-seconds as the anchor.
This is the third consecutive Outdoor New England 4x800 title for Neves, Leahy and Powers. The time stands as the fifth fastest time in UMass history and the trio of Neves, Leahy and Powers have recorded four of the five fastest times over the course of the last three years. Together the three Minutewomen own the second, third, fourth and fifth best 4x800 times in UMass history.
MacLean broke her own UMass record and fell just .34-seconds shy of the New England record with her golden time of 2-minutes, 7.41-seconds. This is the freshman's second consecutive New England Championship in the 800 meter run. She is the only Minutewoman to become an indoor and outdoor New England Champion as a freshman in the last 20 years.
In the triple jump, Stoyle defended her title with a leap of 40-feet, 8.75-inches. The mark gave the Pembroke, Mass., native her fourth consecutive New England Championship. Stoyle is the only Minutewoman to win four consecutive New England titles in the last 20 years.
Making her way to the podium for the second day in a row was Kelsey Crawford. After her third place throw in the javelin on Friday, the sophomore threw 45-feet, 6.25-inches to place third in the shot put. The mark is a personal best and keeps her third on the UMass all-time list.
Also scoring in the field was Courtney Kromko and Katie Osborne. Kromko placed eighth with a jump distancing an even 38-feet in the triple jump while Osborne set a height of 5-feet, 5-inches to place seventh in the high jump.
Before Hilliard ran the 4x800 the junior harrier placed fourth in the 1,500 meter run with a time of 4-minutes, 31.96-seconds. Meghan Patrolia and Brittany Green also scored on the track in the 100 meter hurdles. Patrolia finished fifth with a time of 14.84-seconds while Green placed seventh at the 14.00-second mark.
Next weekend a handful of Minutewomen will compete at the ECAC Championship looking to better their times and marks this season and qualify for the NCAA Northeast Regional Championship.
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I used Agave Nectar instead of the sugar and they aren't worth the calories to eat. Maybe they would be better with real sugar but I wouldn't serve these to anyone. I won't recommend this recipe to anyone
Bev's Chocolate Chip Cookies
From EatingWell: Spring 2004, The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004), July/August 2012
EatingWell reader Beverley Sharpe of California contributed this recipe. She updated a favorite treat by cutting back on sugar and incorporating whole grains. To increase protein, she replaces the rolled oats with 1 cup almond meal.
185 Reviews for Bev's Chocolate Chip Cookies
I did substitute applesauce for canola oil so maybe that was the problem but I wasn't impressed with this recipe. It was okay, but lacked flavor. I wouldn't bother making them again.
These were the best chocolate chip cookies i have ever tasted! I used olive oil instead of canola and i didn't ground up the oats. We baked for only 10 minutes and let them sit for 5. They were super moist and incredibly delicious!
My 9,6 and 2yr olds loved these cookies. They really couldn't care they were healthy or not, they literally inhaled them. I loved that they were not very sweet and it has the fiber boost with the oatmeal.
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Hello, i am 17 and my bf is 19 for almost two yearsive had some mistakes in the past as well as my bf me more than him if that matter. Well long story short ive been tested for an ghonnoria and clyamidia a few times and when i was at the hospital i asked for an std testing both times i went there i dont know for which ones but the first time everything was negative than i didnt get any response from them this was over a month ago. All i have been clean before i got regularly tested my nf had a brownish black wart like bump? Above his penis. He ripped it off everything was okay until recently alot more have shown up. Like eight Or so i believe tey look exactly te same. Im now waitingfor insurance to get fully tested and i just need to know info before i find out. And i also have a weird feelin in my vagina uncomfortable sometimes itchy at night if i wear pants. And there is very very tiny white bumps inside the wall of my lips . Someone please help! Me and my bf would both appricate it. Im really scared. Thank you to whoever responds!
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Encyclopedia of Jazz Musicians
Wilkins, Jack
Wilkins, Jack, guitar, teacher; b. Brooklyn, NY, 3 June 1944. His father is Jack Rivers Lewis. His mother was Mary Georgades (b. Brooklyn, NY, 1922-1989). His stepfather was John Wilkins (b. Spangler, PA, 1915-1968). His father was a guitarist, his stepfather played saxaphone,and his mother was a singer pianist. He has two half brothers Bob Wilkins born 1951, Tom Wilkins born 1955. Jack's studied with Joe Monte (Guitarist) Sid Margolis (Guitarist) John Mehegan (Piano and Theory) Rodrigo Riera (Classical Guitar). Jack has taught at the New England Conservatory of Music, American Institute of Guitar, Long Island University, Manhattan School of Musi, New York University, Aspen Music Festival, Berklee College of Music, Princeton University, The New School, Ramapo College (New Jersey), Guitar Institute of Technology and elsewhere in the US as well as at the Marca Festival (Italy).
Wilkins has been a part of the New York jazz scene for more than four decades. He's collaborated with Chet Baker, Sarah Vaughan, Bob Brookmeyer, Buddy Rich among many others. A native of Brooklyn, Jack began playing guitar at age thirteen. His mentors included Johnny Smith, Django Reinhardt, Charlie Christian, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Bill Evans, Clifford Brown and Freddie Hubbard.
In recent years, Wilkins has played at many international festivals and played with many jazz greats including Stanley Turrentine, Jimmy Heath, The Mingus Epitaph, 5 Guitars play Mingus (primary arranger) and bassist Eddie Gomez.
Wilkins has played and recorded with renowned singers Mel Torme, Ray Charles, Morgana King, Sarah Vaughan, Tony Bennett, Manhattan Transfer, Nancy Marano and Jay Clayton. Recently Wilkins was invited to the Smithsonian Institution to be part of the Blue Guitars exhibit, and appeared on the P.S. I. first live jazz Internet concert. He was also featured as part of the J.V.C. festival tributes to Johnny Smith, Tal Farlow, Herb Ellis, and Barney Kessel.
Wilkins lives in Manhattan, teaches at The New School and Manhattan School of Music. He was recently invited to judge the Monk Institute Guitar Competitions in Washington. He also conducts seminars and guitar clinics, both in New York and abroad.
He's recorded and/or performed with Stan Getz, Sarah Vaughan, Buddy De Franco, Tal Farlow, Chet Baker, Earl Hines, Gerry Mulligan, Sonny Fortune, Randy Brecker, Ray Charles, Mel Torme, Bill Evans, Buddy Rich, Zoot Sims, Claude Bolling, Lionel Hampton, Dizzy Gillespie, Jack De Johnette, Bob Brookmeyer, Manhattan Transfer, Tony Bennett, Charles Mingus, Michael Brecker, Benny Goodman, Phil Woods, Jimmy Heath, Jimmy McGriff, Julius Hemphill, Morgana King, Stanley Turrentine, Jimmy Raney and others.
Windows (1973); Merge; Mexico; Call Him Reckless; Alien Army; Keep in Touch; Trioart; Project G7; Alone Together (with Dave Smith); Playing For Keeps (with Gunther Schuller); Out of the Blue (with Gunther Schuller); Just the Two of Us (with Gene Bertoncini); Bluesin'; Heading North (with Jimmy Bruno); Reunion (with Michael and Randy Brecker, Jack DeJohnette, and Eddie Gomez) (2000)
Television broadcasts and videos:
Jazz Guitar Workshop - (Bransong Music); Jazz Adventures Series; Johnny Carson "Tonight Show"; PBS Special "Informance"; Guitar Show/Video Series WIP Special From Puerto Rico; Live in Japan (Manhattan Transfer); Cafe Benedetto (Live Guitar Concert) Mel Bay Publication
N.E.A. Grant
Guitarist of the Year Award/ American Guitar Museum 2000
Blue Guitars Exhibit/ Smithsonian Institution
Jazz Guitar/ by Maurice Summerfield
The Jazz Book/ by Joachim E Berendt
History of the Guitar in Jazz / Norman Mongan
Guitar Player Magazine - Musician Magazine - Downbeat Magazine
2000 Jazz Guitar / Mel Bay Publications - Interviews with the Jazz Greats/ Mel Bay Publications - Modern Jazz Greats/ Hal Leonard Publications - 5 Guitars Play Mingus / (Arr. by Jack Wilkins) Hal Leonard Publications - Johnny Smith Guitar Solos/ (Editor: Jack Wilkins) Hal Leonard Publications-The Everything Guitar Book- Adams Media
Contact information:
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Phone (212) 873-2181 Fax (212) 873-8939
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Heres another of my and MoKaLo's RPs I turned into fanfic! ;D Hope you'll enjoy it!
Laughing Jack and Jeff has decided to take a long walk in the forest.
They walked and walked,when they reached a small shore.
L.J dragged Jeff with him like a little child who sees water for the first time in his life.
The two of them sat down on the shore and looked at the sun setting slowly. The wind blowed in their hair gently.
-Ahh~ Jeff, the breeze feels nice~ Don't cha think so baby?
Jeff snorted.
-Why do you always act like a little child, Wackie? You are an adult, hello! - he poked his boyfriend's forehead with his finger.
-Hahaha but sweetie, I'm a clown~ I always have fun and now that I have my love with me, I couldn't be happier~ - L.J snuggled close to Jeff, giggling softly.
-Yes, and my ass still hurts after our lovely night!- Jeff growled. -I think I'm regretting my choice!
- Aw sweetie, it has been 3 months already after that "lovely night".... Are you sure it still hurts?- L.J looked into Jeff's eyes smiling. - You're sitting without any problems after all...
Jeff only growled in response, smacking L.J's hand away. He was definitely in his bitching mood again.
L.J looked at Jeff and sighed. Then he looked at the sunset again. After a little silence between them, L.J said:
-Jeff..... I'm glad we met each other.... you're my best friend and my lovely boyfriend.... I hope you will never leave me....- L.J sighed again. - ...It hurts when you lost someone you really care for...
-Em...- Jeff mumbled. - So... you still remember... when your first friend left you?...
L.J grunted and looked in the distance, without changing his expression. Jeff could see a small tear in his eye corner. - He is no friend of mine......
The young killer sniffed quietly and put his hands in his hoodie's pockets. He said nothing, but kept looking at L.J.
L.J was silent for a while,then he rubbed his eyes and looked at Jeff with a grin. - Heehehehe but you're my friend Jeff~ And we are gonna be together forever~
-Eh... L.J...- Jeff mumbled. - You know I'm a human... I will not live forever... you will still be young while I will be dead already...
L.J looked at Jeff,still making a fake smile on his face. - Don't worry Jeff. We still have a long way to go... You're only 19... hehehe~
-Yes, but... I will not be young forever... - Jeff looked away, biting his lip. -Why can't I be immortal like you, L.J?...
- Jeff.... I will love you, no matter how you look like.- L.J grabbed Jeff's hands and stuttered. - D-don't leave me like Isaac did.... please.... I don't care if you're not immortal like me.... just stay your whole life with me.... we're best friends and lovers, right?
Jeff sniffed again, cuddling to L.J.
-I'll not leave you... I promise...- he whispered, a single tear running down his cheek.
- Jeff....are you....- L.J gasped a little, then hugged his boyfriend, smiling gently. - Thank you Jeff.... I love you so much....- The clown closed his eyes, smiling and feeling Jeff's warm body against his own.
Jeff smiled in response, hugging his boyfriend.
-It's warm... do you want to take a short bath in the sea?
L.J looked at Jeff and grinned happily. This time his smile wasn't fake one, it was real happiness.
-Sure baby~ - L.J lifted his boyfriend in his arms and started to carry him towards the water, grinning mischievously.
-I see what you have in that sly head of yours! - Jeff grinned under his nose. - You want to fuck me again, don't you?
L.J had waded so far that he now had water to his waist. Then he grinned.
-Maaaayyybe, but first I wanna do this~ - He threw his boyfriend in the cold water and then laughed like an idiotic circus clown.
Water covered Jeff completely. Jeff gasped in shock and thus swallowed a huge amount of salty water. He started choking and coughing, trying to spit out the water and catch his breath. His eyes, unable to blink, went teary and red.
- Bwahahahaha,you should see yourself baby, you're all wet!!! - The clown cackled again after Jeff got up from under the water.
-A... are... a... ARE YOU CRAZY?!!! - Jeff roared, still coughing and wincing in pain. -ARE YOU FUCKING INSANE?! YOU THINK IT IS FUNNY??!!! - he yelled louder and louder, tears running down his cheeks.
- Oh come on babe~ You wanted to get a bath in the first place~ - L.J grinned with his sharp shark teeth, still laughing like a maniac clown. - Babyyyy, it was a joke~
-You... you... you SON OF A BITCH!!!- Jeff yelled. - You KNEW I couldn't blink! Do you have any fucking idea how much this hurts?! Well, maybe I'll help you understand?!!! - Jeff splashed the salty water straight into L.J's eyes out of sudden.
L.J just giggled and wiped his eyes from the salty water. His black make up ran down his face from his eyes and he grinned.
-Aww baby, you messed my make up. Now I look silly~ - Still cackling and looking at Jeff, L.J looked so funny with all his make up running all over his face.
-You...- Jeff hissed. - You really are insane... you almost drowned me and you aren't even sorry for it... You know what?! NO WONDER THAT ISAAC-GUY HAS LEFT YOU! - Jeff screamed right in L.J's face with anger. That stabbed L.J right in the heart.
L.J stopped laughing that instant. He looked at Jeff,with sad face.
-B...but I thought that.... you would think it would be funny.... I... I have seen many couples do this to each other....a-and I just.... w-wanted to make you laugh.... - L.J looked down, biting his lower lip. - I---I'm sorry Jeff....I....I just wanted to make you smile and laugh....- L.J turned around and showed his back to Jeff. - I'm sorry baby....I'm so stupid.... I guess I should be left all alone after all....
-Well, yes, you should be! You're too stupid for ANYONE to stand you! You only laugh like a fucking brainless hyena! You know what? I HATE YOU! - Jeff screamed and suddenly pushed L.J roughly into the water, making him hit the underwater rock with his stomach.
L.J got up slowly after hitting his stomach and then he said in a low, teary voice:
-And you promised you will never leave me.... - L.J started to move away slowly, sobbing and hugging himself. "Fuck I'm so stupid! FUCK!! Jeff is right!! Isaac must have hated me too! Because I'm stupid idiot! I should have stayed in that box after all.... I wish Isaac never would have left me out of there.... FUCK!!!" L.J thought to himself after he moved a little spot, where he could be alone. He just stood there, still water reaching to his waist and the clown cried.
-Maybe this time, I will lose even my black and white colors.... well that serves me right.... I hope I will disappear...- The clown closed his eyes and sobbed and hugged himself.
Jeff just stood there in the water, glaring at L.J with rage.
-Yeah, I hope you will dissapear as well! - he hissed, then turned around and simply walked to the closest rock, sit on it and started staring at the sun.
L.J looked at the water, he saw his reflection on the water and then he washed his face with the cold water. He now lost all his make up and then he sighed.
-What I'm gonna do now? - He hugged himself, still looking at his reflection on the water.
-Jeff will never forgive me.... I know it....- He talked to himself and closed his eyes again. He didn't want to see his reflection on the water. - I just....wanted to make you happy, Jeff....I....- L.J bit his lower lip so hard it started to bleed. - Please Jeff....forgive my stupidness....- L.J looked in the distance and saw Jeff far away from him, sitting on the rock. The clown blinked and looked down. - If I go to Jeff... he will only shout at me and say how much he hates me... I have... nowhere to go....- L.J looked at the sun which has almost disappeared. -...I guess I will stay here and wait for my colors to disappear....
Jeff also didn't move. He just sit there on a rock, alone. He promised himself to do not make any moves first. He wanted L.J to come to him and ask for forgiveness.
After half hour has passed, L.J finally came up with something he could say and he slowly went to Jeff. He looked at his boyfriend who sat on the rock.
-Jeff....are we really gonna break up now?
Jeff looked at him, his eyes still slightly red from the salty water.
-Well, well, well, look who is crawling here! Mister "I'm Too Stupid For Words"! Why so serious suddenly? Where did your makeup-thingy go? You look pathetic.- he smirked cruelly.
L.J looked at Jeff,without changing his expression. - I just want an answer for my question, Jeff.... so I know how I will say my next words.
-Well, what if I say no? - Jeff replied. - May I expect my tongue to be sliced off and my guts ripped out like that Isaac-guy's?
L.J shook his head slowly.
-No.... I was just wondering that if you say no, then I hope you a good life. And I promise you won't see me ever again....
Jeff looked at him.
-Well then... let's say I AM in a pranking mood now... and I want to have a good laugh... so TAKE THAT! - saying this he suddenly threw a piece of disgusting, stinky, slimy seaweed straight in L.J's face. Then he started to laugh, but that wasn't that honest, sweet laugh L.J knew.*
L.J just stood there, looking at Jeff with his dark eyes. The slimy seaweed slowly slid down L.J's face and then L.J smiled a little.
-At least I can make you smile, Jeff....I hope you have fun time humiliating me in all different ways. Because all I want to see is you smiling.- L.J gulped hard and fought back the tears.
-Oh, you bet I have! - Jeff picked up a piece of thick, dark mud and threw it in L.J's chest, making the black dirt run down his pale skin. Then he grabbed a little, colorful crab. He threw it straight in L.J's face, making the tiny, scared creature pinch the clown's nose with it's pincers and hold to i tight. Jeff kept laughing during doing this.
L.J looked sad but he still smiled. He kept that adorable smile on his face. He looked at Jeff and just smiled gently. He didn't yell and he didn't even notice the pain the crab did to his cone nose. Finally the crab loosed it's grab and fell to the water and swam away. L.J still looked at Jeff, without changing his expression.
-I love you Jeff.....
Jeff smirked.
-Well, okay, I had my fun... but that was only the beginning. Get on your hands and knees, monochrome bitch! On this stone! - he commanded, his eyes dark and cruel.
-Whatever to make you happy love...- L.J smiled gently and got up from the water, getting on his hands and knees, looking at Jeff, still smiling.


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>Brookings Oregon News, Sports, & Weather | The Curry Coastal Pilot
By Josh Bronson
Pilot staff writer
Rain and poor field conditions only allowed the Brookings-Harbor High School baseball team to play one of three games scheduled over the first two days of their spring break.
The Bruins were slated to play a doubleheader against the Junction City Tigers on Monday, but made it through just five innings of the first game before it was called due to rain.
After an hour delay to try and prep the already damp field, the Bruins wasted no time in getting on the scoreboard.
Ryan LaThorpe and Derek Nelson used back-to-back singles and a double steal to put themselves in scoring position at second and third base.
With two outs, Tyler Parke drew a walk and loaded the bases for Josh Pruden.
After fighting off several foul balls, Pruden ripped a three-run double that scored LaThorpe, Nelson and Parke.
"Tyler battled for a walk and Josh fouled off about four pitches before his double," said Coach Pat Berkowitz. "Those were two huge two-strike at bats, both with two outs."
Chase Bansemer sent Pruden home with an RBI single to give the Bruins a 4-0 lead after the first inning.
Starting pitcher Tyler Parke got a little help from his infield in the bottom of the first as LaThorpe made a nice play to his right, flipped the ball to shortstop Adam Ehlers who fired the ball to John Kennedy at first for the 4-6-3 double play.
"Tyler did an outstanding job on the mound and our defense really helped as well," said Berkowitz.
Parke pitched five innings, striking out seven, walking none and giving up only four hits. Parke has yet to give up an earned run on the year and has a 3-0 record.
The Bruins added an insurance run in the top of the fifth inning as Nelson singled in LaThorpe.
After LaThorpe reached base on a walk, a pair of wild pitches caused by the wet weather advanced LaThorpe to third before getting knocked in by Nelson for the 5-0 victory.
"They faced a very good pitcher and our kids took care of business," said Berkowitz. "They conducted themselves very well under tough conditions and a tough day."
The Bruins were also supposed to play a single game at Cottage Grove on Tuesday, but that game was also cancelled because of rain.
The next games for the Bruins will be a doubleheader against McKinleyville on Tuesday, April 3 at home starting at 3 p.m.


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Fridays are normally the days when we prepare for the weekend projects. On our list this weekend: giving the patio furniture a facelift, experimenting with a possible wall art project, "building" an inspiration board for my office, and finish organizing the shed. If this were an ordinary Friday, I'd be gearing up and getting things ready to tackle those projects. But, that's not what's going on today. Instead, we're getting ready for a very unwanted houseguest: Irene. Uhh!
We're about 100 miles from the coast, putting us right on the line between "widespread damage" and "damage possible". We're currently under a Tropical Storm Warning, our local news said to expect 40-60 miles an hour winds in our area (wow!), and, here's the clincher, lots of power outages. Therefore, my typical Friday T0-Do List has gone from picking up fabric at JoAnn's to a few trips to Home Depot to finish putting together our "Emergency Box" (read more about that here).
A lot of the meteorologists are comparing this storm to Hurricane Isabel back in 2003. I remember there being a lot of fallen trees, and my family was without power for at least 8 days. Simply put, it was awful. We'd rather be safe than sorry, so we're trying to prepare for whatever is possible.
I spent the morning cleaning the house, doing every bit of laundry, organizing all of our supplies, filling the freezer with bags of water, putting batteries in the flashlights, and making sure we had enough Spaghetti O's and peanut butter & jelly (Greg loves his PBJ!). And, for some reason, I also bought a lot of Ramen. It didn't occur to me until after I got home that if the power goes out, we can't cook the ramen. Duh, Ash! I also spent a good part of the day on the phone with my mom and Grandma on the phone assuring them we'll be okay. ; )
After Greg got off from work, he filled the car with gas (which was kind of tricky because all of the area gas stations started to run out!), moved the patio furniture into the shed, cleaned out the gutters, and made sure he knew how to work the weather radio. He's also been trying to teach Bentley to "go potty" on a disposable doggie mat in the utility room, rather than going outside. This shall be interesting… and a bit amusing.
So, we're battening down hatchess here at the 7th House on the Left. We'll be sure to give you guys an update after Irene passes through our area. Of course, the update might be brought to you by iPhone if the power goes out! You can also keep in touch with us on Twitter here!
Any of you getting hit by Irene? Don't you wish she'd go home already?! Ugh…
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Powerhouse pop goddess Ellie Goulding brings her bold, blonde spirit to M·A·C in a collaboration that is as mesmerizing as her music. The products come wrapped up in limited-edition packaging featuring Ellie's triangular logo in a striking rose gold hue. I'll Hold My Breath combines two shades of the brand's ... Learn More


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How big of a 'Twilight' fan are you? Big enough that you would shell out 3,000 buckaroos for a trashed pillow from 'Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part Uno'? Well, if you aren't aware of the whole Twilight series, when sparkler Edward Cullen and meals with legs, Bella Swan go on their honeymoon to Island Esme after getting hitched, they end up fucking up their bedroom having some weird and violent vampire on emo sex. Well, this is one of those pillows and it's available for you to own. Did Robert Pattinson lay on this pillow naked? I do not know and I do not care. All I know is somebody will probably buy this. On that note, I will be heading to WalMart for a pillow and an Exacto knife. I will have replicas available for $100 a pop. I'M GOING TO BE FILTHY RICH SON! BAHAHAHAHAHA
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The Street Outreach Program (SOP) provides referrals to emergency housing and wrap-around services for youth who are homeless or unstably housed, they also manage the wait-lists for the Hope House and Extended Housing Program.
In addition, the Street Outreach Program provides emergency food and access to a shower and laundry facilities. SOP also performs weekly outreach in various locations across the city to locate homeless youth, provide emergency services and information and to build relationships with other service providers. Bilingual services in English/Spanish offered.
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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
by Mark Twain
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Youth Quotes
How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
It was my watch below till twelve, but I wouldn't a turned in anyway if I'd had a bed, because a body don't see such a storm as that every day in the week, not by a long sight. My souls, how the wind did scream along! And every second or two there'd come a glare that lit up the white-caps for a half a mile around, and you'd see the islands looking dusty through the rain, and the trees thrashing around in the wind; then comes a H-WHACK! – bum! bum! bumble-umble-um-bum-bum- bum-bum – and the thunder would go rumbling and grumbling away, and quit – and then RIP comes an- other flash and another sockdolager. (20.11)
We see Huck's youth in his childlike fascination with thunderstorms.
Quote #5
"All right, then, I'll GO to hell" – and tore it up. (31.25)
Despite the sophistication of his internal moral debates, Huck's decision has a playful and youthful tone to it.
Quote #6
It was awful thoughts and awful words, but they was said. And I let them stay said; and never thought no more about reforming. I shoved the whole thing out of my head, and said I would take up wickedness again, which was in my line, being brung up to it, and the other warn't. And for a starter I would go to work and steal Jim out of slavery again; and if I could think up anything worse, I would do that, too; because as long as I was in, and in for good, I might as well go the whole hog. (31.26)
Huck reveals his youth when he tries to view religion and morality in an all-or-nothing fashion. At this point, he still often sees certain decisions in black and white. Later on he starts to see that certain issues have a complicated gray area. Trying to sort out problems that can't be viewed in black-or-white is hard for Huck, but by using his analytic skills he begins to make sense of difficult situations.


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By Harry Prestanski, Cincinnati Veterans Issues Examiner
Over 400 veterans showed up at Great American Ball Park
today looking for opportunities and help in finding jobs. Over 30 employers, franchisors and educational institutions were on hand to meet with them. The Opportunity Expo for job seekers who have military backgrounds was produced by RecruitMilitary and sponsored by the Xavier University Veterans Affairs Office.
"The number one problem for returning veterans today is transitioning military skills to the civilian workforce," said Robert Walker, director of events and national accounts for RecruitMilitary. "Veterans have received excellent training and possess the skill sets and personal characteristics that business today wants and needs. They offer leadership ability, loyalty, initiative, and self-discipline. These Expos provide an opportunity to bring veterans and employers together."
The expo was provided free to veterans who may already have civilian work experience, men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, members of the National Guard and reserves, military spouses, and other military family members.
Expo sponsor Xavier University Veterans Affairs is a Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement program participant. "Today, thanks to the Yellow Ribbon Program, veterans can attend a private school such as Xavier University and the VA will cover the tuition and fees of fully eligible Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill students," says Dave Keszei, director, Xavier Veteran Affairs Office. "This includes both undergraduate and graduate students who are fully eligible. Prior to the Yellow Ribbon program, many veterans never had the opportunity to attend a private university because they simply could not afford the tuition. This program will revolutionize higher education for veterans." Keszei is a retired Major in the Marine Corps.
Participating in the expo were employers, franchisors, and educational institutions including Brown Mackie Colleges, Cincom Systems, Inc., Coca-Cola, Dayton VA Medical Center, DeVry University, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), MAG, Mass Mutual Financial Group, Mike's Express Car Wash, National College, Northern Kentucky University, Northrop Grumman, the Ohio Army National Guard, Procter & Gamble Co., Rochester Police Department, Schlumberger, Schwan's Food Manufacturing, Inc., ServiceMaster Clean, Snap-On Tools, Speedway SuperAmerica, LLC, U.S. Lawns, the University of Cincinnati, the Veterans Administration – Cincinnati, and Xavier University.
RecruitMilitary is Cincinnati-based company connecting employers, franchisors, and educational institutions with job seekers who have military backgrounds. All of the company's owners, account executives, and search consultants are either veterans or active or former reservists. The founder and president of RecruitMilitary is Drew Myers, formerly a Captain in the United States Marine Corps. Myers founded the company in 1998.


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Hello to all,
a little introduction of myself,
working as an lighting designer and operator over the last 6 years,
also doing mediaserver programming over the last 4 years.
currently working at the Bregenzer Festspiele, Austria.
Great Community here!
Well here is one for thought's. After 17 years in the industry, 10 as a working designer. I am finally going to get that oh so coveted (sarcastic tone) piece of paper. Just wondering what others thoughts on education for a working designer are. I know it means a few less gigs I can take. Any other tid-bits of knowledge anyone want to impart?
Our LASER show with (7) seven LASERS is starting to look like an LIGHT show.
I was recently working on a new design and a moment in the show, it gives me the feeling of a sunset in a nondescript place. I found the CRAZY place for inspiration, my office window which faces west. Each day there are a number of different sunsets with clouds, without, oranges, purples.
I was wondering, where have you found inspiration?
Hey Larry and Claude - Looks like the "good" LDs are loosing their hair! LOL!
Anyone working in Miami this week on ASTRO? The Siemens booth and the Accuray booth are doing some very cool video and lighting. Different from the usual trade show stuff.
HI Claude... you might want to also check out http://www.lightnetwork.com
Hi guys, I'm a LD Tech and would like to network and make friends , also this seems like an awesome group, LD people just like me! If anyone would like to contact me, I'll be at LDI Orlando on Oct. 28th !
A company in Sacramento, surprisingly called Sacramento Theatrical Lighting, that markets a 66# base that accepts non-threaded 1.5" pipe. One version has lip in the bottom so the pipe won't slide through and the other version allows the pipe to go through. This allows multiple bases to be stacked on on pipe so you and add weight to the base. They all stack nicely on each other for storage as well.
The other option is what my company has done. Get a pipe with a slightly larger diameter to pipe you are using. Weld a piece about 6" long onto the center of a 2'x2'x1/2" piece of steel. Drill a hole in the side of the 6" piece of pipe about an inch down from the top. Weld a nut over the hole and thread in a bolt. The bolt will tighten onto your piep and hold it in the base. We also put small pieces of steel on the underside of the 2'x2' plate to help prevent the base from wobbling.


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In the most recent Bungie Weekly Update released July 27, 2014; Bungie staple, Urk, took over writing duties for current community manager Deej and made it clear once and for all that the developmental costs for Bungie's adventurous new I.P. "Destiny", are "Nowhere near" the previously touted $500 million mark.
In his response to a fan question asking if "Destiny" was the most expensive game ever developed, Urk made it a point to quote Bungie Chief Operating Officer, Pete Parsons and his comments in a recent interview given to GamesIndustry.biz in which Pete stated that "For marketing you'd have to ask Activision people, but for development costs, not anything close to $500 million. I think that speaks a lot more to the long-term investment that we're making in the future of the product."
Deej also made it a point to add "But the budget for Destiny, including associated marketing costs and pizza Wednesdays, is nowhere near 500 million dollars."
The initial $500 million amount seems to have stemmed from a May 6th article by Reuters which reported on the Milken conference held in late April 2014.
During this conference, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, stated that "If you're making a $500 million bet you can't take that chance with someone else's IP. The stakes for us are getting bigger."
It would appear as though people then ran with that quote and saw it as though Activision was dishing out a whopping $500 million purely for developmental costs when that is not at all the case.
From the recent clarification in the July 27th Bungie Weekly update, it would appear as though the $500 million is more of an investment into Destiny as an entire franchise rather than just the first game in the series.
Destiny will have its long-awaited release for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One on September 9, 2014.


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IMF Mission Reaches Preliminary Agreement with Tanzania on ESF FacilityPress Release No. 09/145
April 26, 2009
Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement on Tanzania today:
"In the context of the ongoing dialogue under the Policy Support Instrument, an IMF staff mission and the Tanzanian authorities have reached broad agreement on policies that will help Tanzania address the impact of the global financial crisis. These policies aim at bolstering the Tanzanian economy, which has been affected by declining receipts from traditional exports and tourism, and protecting the most vulnerable segments of the population.
"In support of these policies, and to help mitigate the exogenous shock stemming from the global economic downturn, Tanzania has requested financial support under the high-access component of the Exogenous Shocks Facility. It is expected that the request will be considered by the IMF's Executive Board before the end of May," Mr. Strauss-Kahn said.


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Copyright 2014 Reboot Illinois
After unsuccessful tries to win the Republican Illinois U.S. Senate nomination in 2002 and 2004, State Sen. Jim Oberweis succeeded in March and faces Sen. Dick Durbin in November.
Durbin, of Springfield, is seeking his fourth term in the Senate, where he has served as majority whip since 2007.
Durbin has won convincing victories in all three of his previous Senate races, and is regarded as a heavy favorite over Oberweis, who has strong name recognition statewide both because of the dairy business that bears his name and because of his many unsuccessful political efforts over the years.
The first public poll of the Senate race, commissioned by Reboot Illinois and conducted by We Ask America on June 12, appears to affirm Durbin's strong position in the 2014 contest. The survey of 1,116 likely voters showed Durbin leading Oberweis 52 to 39 percent with 9 percent undecided.
"Senator Durbin's campaign is showing solid numbers for a June ballot test. While there is a lot of time left before the November election, having more than 50 percent in his corner this early shows a lot of strength that will be a challenge for Mr. Oberweis to overcome," said Gregg Durham, COO of We Ask America.
Durbin had an especially strong showing among women, with 56 percent of female respondents supporting him compared to 32 percent for Oberweis.
The suburban collar counties surrounding Cook County have the most even split among the state's four major regions, with Durbin leading 49-45. Oberweis led Durbin 48-41 among downstate respondents, but — should that figure hold through November — it's not nearly enough to offset Durbin's very strong showings in the city of Chicago (where he leads 71-16) and suburban Cook County (58-34).
By comparison, Durbin won 73 percent of the Cook County suburban vote when he defeated Steve Sauerberg in 2008. (Durbin won with 68 percent of the vote statewide to Sauerburg's 29 percent.)
Poll results presented below are sorted by party, gender and region of Illinois. Click the tabs to see how each candidate scored with a particular group. (Editor's note: These interactive charts function best on Chrome. When viewing in other browsers, poll numbers will change as tabs are clicked but proportions may not be reflected on the charts.)
Here are results sorted by gender.
Where in the state do Durbin and Oberweis have strengths and weaknesses? The chart below separates results by location of respondents.
From the pollster:
We Ask America's automated polls are conducted using our proprietary lists of Illinois voters. Each person responded to identical pre-recorded questions although in some cases the options are rotated to assure no preference of order is involved. Cell phones users who have volunteered to answer our poll questions are included; others in that category may be contacted through a variety of proprietary methods.
Our sampling methodology ensures that We Ask America poll results are "projectable," meaning that if every voter in a given geography participated, the results would not differ from the reported poll results by more than the stated margin of error (±2.93%) 95 percent of the time.
We Ask America adheres to the principles, ethics and guidelines of the American Association of Public Opinion Research.
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Lots On The Line In Final Dempsey Meet
The short three hour meet will have plenty of drama as UW tries to punch more tickets to NCAAs.
Sprinters Shine As MPSF Comes To A Close
Washington records nine new top-10 marks over the two day meet.
Goethals, DMR Capture MPSF Titles On Day One
Ducre, Moore and Lao advance to finals in 60-meter dash and hurdles.
MPSF Meet Bigger And Better In The Dempsey
Flotrack.org will provide live video coverage and archived races from the Dempsey this weekend.
Taiwo Wraps Historic Hep While Dawgs Close Classic
Huskies record nine new Top-10 marks as the Husky Classic wraps up.
Joining the Husky sprints group for the first time starting with the 2013 indoor season after completing his junior season on the Husky football team, where he plays cornerback.
2012 (Football): Played in every game ... had three tackles, including half a tackle for loss, vs. San Diego State ... made two stops at LSU ... made one tackle vs. Portland State ... saw extensive playing time at CB at Cal ... had two tackles in extended action vs. Utah ... earned a start at cornerback at Colorado, where he recorded a tackle for loss ... four tackles at Washington State and two vs. Boise State.
2011 (Football): Played in all 13 games, starting six of the 12 at one cornerback spot ... made four tackles and intercepted a pass at Utah ... five tackles and a fumble recovery in the season opener vs. EWU ... six tackles and a fumble recovery the following week vs. Hawai'i ... posted four tackles, including a sack, and also forced a fumble in the Apple Cup win over Washington State ... three tackles, one for a loss, vs. Colorado ... five tackles in the win over Arizona ... three stops, half for a loss, at Oregon State.
2010 (Football): True freshman played in all 13 games this year ... one of 14 true freshman to play this season ... had an interception, as well as two tackles, vs. Syracuse ... totaled 10 tackles for the season, with two each vs. Syracuse, USC and Stanford.
High School: A member of the powerful Crenshaw team that played in the CIF Open Bowl, essentially the California state championship game ... helped Cougars to a 14-1 overall record in 2009 ... won the Coliseum League and the CIF Los Angeles City Section titles, beating Birmingham, Westchester, Dorsey and Narbonne for the city title ... finished the season with 60 tackles and four interceptions ... also played wide receiver on offense ... team went 8-4, won the league title and advanced to the L.A. City Section semifinals in his junior season ... rated the No. 64 cornerback in the nation by rivals.com ... also a standout sprinter on the track team, focusing primarily on the 400-meters, where he was sixth at the California State Meet in his senior season in 2010 ... ran a high school best of 48.30 in the 400m state finals ... also ran on the 4x100-meter relay, which took third at state in 2010, and on the 4x400m relay which won the L.A. City Finals ... clocked a 100m best of 10.78 seconds in 2009 at the Coliseum League Finals.
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At Churchill Downs they are not only putting on the final touches for the queen's arrival, but also on the race track. ABC's Jeremy Hubbard has a preview of this years Run for the Roses.
For horse racing fans, it's the most exciting two minutes of the year.
"The Derby is the special race of the year," said John Shirreffs, horse trainer.
With 20 horses running for the million dollar top prize, the Kentucky Derby is the equine equivalent of the Superbowl. But at this year's Kentucky Derby, horse racing royalty may take a backseat to British royalty. Queen Elizabeth will be joining the fans.
Also planned for this year at Derby is an emotional tribute to Barbaro, winner of last year's Derby. Barbaro captured the hearts of horse lovers when he fractured a leg at the Preakness, just two weeks after the Derby and for many a real shot at the elusive Triple Crown. After surgery and months of rehab failed Barbaro was euthanized in January 2007.
Sentiment this year is on Storm in May's side. He's blind in one eye from an injury suffered days after birth making a considered a long shot. Odds-makers give the colt Curlin a slight edge.
"He breathes nicely. I feel very good about how comfortable he is over the racetrack, over the surface. His state of mind's been very consistent, and he seems very happy to be here," said Steve Asmussen Curlin's trainer.
But Trainer Todd Pletcher hopes the odds are in his favor. He has five horses competing.
"Each one of these horses is getting just as much attention as the next, and we're trying just as hard with each one as we are the other ones," said Pletcher.
In the days before the Derby excited fans have already started racing with everything from boats to beds. It is fanfare leading up to one of the shortest events in professional sports with one of the longest histories.