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Is it correct to define Quantum Physics as the study of Physics in sub-atomic scale? Does Quantum Physics studies something else other than sub-atomic phenomena?
This may be a very stupid question but realize that I am !!!VERY NOOB!!! at Physics.
Is it correct to define Quantum Physics as the study of Physics in sub-atomic scale? Does Quantum Physics studies something else other than sub-atomic phenomena?
This may be a very stupid question but realize that I am !!!VERY NOOB!!! at Physics.
Quantum physics is a probability theory where probability amplitudes appear. Any phenomenon where probability amplitudes appear is a quantum phenomenon, whether it is microscopic or macroscopic. The probability amplitudes unify the particle and wave classical limits into one object, and they probably apply to all objects, microscopic and macroscopic.
Is it correct to define Quantum Physics as the study of Physics in sub-atomic scale? No.
Does Quantum Physics studies something else other than sub-atomic phenomena? Yes.
Take artificial atoms or superconducting flux qubits as examples.
What is a correct and simple definition of quantum physics? A correct and simple definition: "quantum physics" is a collection of models of physical phenomena which use the mathematics of "Hilbert space" to make operational predictions for the outcomes of laboratory experiments. Which physical phenomena? Well, whatever ones we can make good predictions for.
The unique way the human kind has got to determine if an effect needs quantum mechanics to be described consists in calculating the action (cf. wikipedia) and comparing it with Planck's constant. If it is much bigger, there is no need of quantum mechanics; if it is on the same order, you will need QM to describe that effect.
The action being much bigger than Planck's constant does not mean that QM cannot be used. Bohr used to think that the macroscopic and microscopic worlds were fundamentally different, but such examples as quantum levitation (which is macroscopic - see Wikipedia) suggest that describing fundamentally was a synonym of describing with QM.
Here's how I've tried to give a sense of quantum physics. It doesn't take you very far in understanding all the implications, but it's a start.
First, let's understand the word "amplitude". Think of an incandescent light bulb, like an automobile light bulb. When you put positive twelve volts across it, like from the car battery, it glows with its full wattage, say 60 watts. If instead, you put an older-style 6 volt car battery across it, it only glows with 1/4 of its full wattage, 15 watts. Now each battery can be reversed, putting negative voltage across the light bulb, and you get the same result.
So think of amplitude as the voltage, which goes as the square root of the power. The amplitude can have a sign, positive or negative, but the power is always positive and always varies as the square of the amplitude.
Think of a coin. You flip it into the air, and you don't yet know if it will land "Heads". You know the probability of Heads is 0.5, assuming it's a fair coin.
Now, in the quantum world we think of that probability, 0.5, like the power of the light bulb. What's actually underneath is an amplitude of 0.707, which when squared gives you 0.5.
That amplitude could be positive, or it could be negative. (It could actually be something in-between, if it's a complex number, but you can read up about that.)
Now, the coin's in the air, so you don't know how it's going to come out, yet, but you do know with certainty (P = 1) it will be either heads or tails, nothing else. The way you know that is by adding up the probabilities of the different outcomes. 0.5 + 0.5 = 1.
But in the quantum world, you don't add probabilities. You add amplitudes. Since the amplitudes have signs, they might cancel each other out, or they might reinforce. So with a quantum coin, the probability that you'll get something is the square of the sum of the amplitude for Heads, plus the amplitude for Tails. That sum could be -1.414, +1.414, 0 (or anywhere in between if amplitudes are complex). Therefore the probability of even seeing the coin land is somewhere between 0 and 2.
OK, now you're confused (and so am I). How could you flip a coin and see it land twice or not at all, let alone somewhere in between?
To answer this, we gotta go to the double-slit experiment. Instead of flipping a coin we are shooting little electron or photon bullets through two parallel slits, the Heads slit and the Tails slit, and they hit a screen on the other side. If they worked like normal bullets, you would expect to see them pile up under each slit.
However, they are quantum bullets so they don't do that. Instead, they pile up in places where they shouldn't land at all (in the center), and they completely avoid other places, for no apparent reason.
So here's how some smart guys explained it. They don't say the bullet has a probability of going through one slit or the other, they say is has an amplitude of going through one slit or the other. Those amplitudes are numbers, but not only that, they're always changing. They are waves, in fact. Then when those amplitude waves come together, they interfere, just like water waves.
Where they cancel out, you get zero probability (no bullets). Where they reinforce, you get excess probability, so excess bullets, because the bullets that don't end up in the sparse places end up in the dense places.
So just to top off the confusion, you could say that when you flip that coin, the universe bifurcates, but unlike in "Back to the Future", those separate universes don't stay separate, they rejoin in the same way that water waves interfere, and this is going on everywhere, all the time.
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SANTA ANA – The Orange County District Attorney's Office announced Friday it will pursue the death penalty against a revenge-bent man accused of killing his ex-wife and seven others in a historic, two-minute spasm of bloodshed at a crowded salon in Seal Beach on Wednesday.
At a news conference Friday morning, District Attorney Tony Rackauckas – at times struggling to remain composed -- announced the filing of special-circumstance murder charges against Scott Dekraai, 41, of Huntington Beach, accused of carrying out the worst mass killing in Orange County's history at Salon Meritage.
"There are some cases that are so depraved, so callous, so malignant that there is only one punishment that might have any chance of fitting the crime," Rackauckas said with tears welling up in his eyes. "When a person, in a case like this, goes on a rampage and kills innocent people in an indiscriminate bloody massacre, I will of course seek the death penalty.
"This is the only way our society can get anything approaching justice for the victims, their families, the town of Seal Beach, and the larger community," Rackauckas added.
Some of those family members shouted at Dekraai a few hours later when he was made his first court appearance in Orange County Superior Court.
"I hate you! I hate you!" one relative or friend of one of the victims shouted. "Coward," shouted another. "You'll get yours," said a third. Others cursed.
The family members sat together in the courtroom and declined to speak with reporters.
Superior Court Judge Erick L. Larsh continued DeKraai's arraignment on eight murder charges plus special circumstances allegations to Nov. 29 at the request of Robert A. Curtis, a Long Beach family law attorney who said his firm has been retained to represent Dekraai.
Curtis said he needed a six-week continue to assemble a defense team against charges that could lead to a death sentence. Rackauckas, who appeared personally, asked for a shorter delay.
During the press conference earlier Friday, Rackauckas He stood along side Tim Olson, Seal Beach's acting police chief during the 45-minute press conference. More than 50 reporters, broadcasters and cameramen filled the District Attorney's law library, where the conference was held. Several television stations aired the conference live.
"I am both saddened and angry," Olson said. "The community is saddened and angry that this lone coward...has deeply impacted the city that I love and the city so many of us love.
"This coward will be brought to justice," Olson said.
Dekraai wore a bulletproof vest and had three guns – he used at least two -- when he carried out the rampage, Rackauckas said. He stopped once to reload and shot his victims in the head and chest, Olson said.
The alleged motive stems from a bitter custody battle between Dekraai and his ex-wife, Michelle Marie Fournier, 48, one of the victims. Dekraai and Fournier have an 8-year-old son who was at the center of an ongoing custody fight. Fournier, a stylist at Salon Meritage, was one of the first to die in the hail of bullets.
Her son was safe and in the custody of family, Olson said.
He was in the principal's office of his school as the shooting unfolded, waiting for someone to pick him up, Rackauckas said. "That little boy is a victim," his mother killed and his father charged as a mass murderer, Rackauckas said. "What kind of sick, twisted fatherly love might that be," he said.
Dekraai, 41, got into a verbal argument on the phone with his ex-wife on the morning of the shooting, Rackauckas said, and a hearing on Tuesday in family law court in the custody dispute did not go Dekraai's way.
"The reason for this rampage? Revenge," Rackauckas told reporters. "We believe the defendant committed this unimaginable act of violence because he wanted to kill his ex-wife over (the) custody dispute..."
Dekraai was charged Friday with eight of murder and one felony count of attempted murder, plus use of a weapon. He was also charged with "special circumstances" of committing multiple murders, which allows the DA's office to seek the death penalty. He is expected to be arraigned Friday afternoon in the Central Justice System in Santa Ana.
The killings triggered an unprecedented outpouring of sorrow and outrage that culminated Thursday night in an emotional vigil that attracted more than 1,000 mourners.
The eight people killed Wednesday, in addition to Fournier, were salon owner Randy Lee Fannin, 61; Victoria Ann Buzzo, 54; Lucia Bernice Kondas, 65; Laura Lee Webb Elody, 46; Christy Lynn Wilson, 47; Michele Fast, 47, and David Caouette, 64. Caouette was shot in his car outside the salon, the others inside the shop, authorities say.
The massacre's lone survivor — 73-year-old Hattie Stretz, Webb's mother — remains in critical condition at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. Authorities Thursday said her condition was improving.
Prior to Wednesday's mass killing, the worst single episode of death played out at Cal State Fullerton in July 1976, when janitor Edward Charles Allaway shot nine people, killing seven. Allaway remains locked up at Patton State Hospital after being found not guilty by reason of insanity. He has petitioned the courts several times for a restoration of sanity finding and his release.
Dekraai and Fournier had a volatile marriage, according to court documents. He surrendered to Seal Beach police without incident shortly after being pulled over about a half-mile from the scene of carnage. Police said they found several weapons in his vehicle.
The mass killing has captured national attention as loved ones of the victims, locals, and residents of surrounding communities continue to stream to the salon, many overcome by grief before a growing memorial of flowers, notes and other items that only hints at the deep emotions and trauma that Wednesday's tragedy has unleashed.
That Rackauckas decided to seek the death penalty against Dekraai is not a surprise. But the speed in which he made that decision is somewhat unusual.
In most death penalty cases in Orange County, the district attorney decides to seek the ultimate penalty after a preliminary hearing but before trial and after convening a committee of top-ranking prosecutors. Sometimes, that decision is made for more than a year after an arrest.
This decision came before Dekraai's arraignment.
But Rackauckas made a similar decision a dozen years ago when he decided within 48 hours of a triple slaying at West Anaheim Medical Center that he would seek the death penalty against shooter Dung Trinh, who went on a shooting rampage after his mother died while being treated on Sept. 14, 1999.
Rackauckas, who was then in his first year as the District Attorney of Orange County, said at the time that he would seek the death penalty automatically for anyone charged with what he termed "rampage" crimes – random killings in public.
Trinh ultimately did receive a death sentence, after three headline-making trials. The first two trials ended in hung juries.
A memorial fund has been set up for the victims. For information, visit www.salonmeritagefund.org/
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Phonak Audeo PFE 112 - first impression
Hey guys, I just got these new headphones (rev.2). Actually I bought used ones and according to previous owner they were purchased this year and have been barely used cause of the fit problem. Been wanting them for long time (to try BA type phones, likes the reviews and impressions, changeable filters sounded great and has excellent build quality), and now I got myself one for early x-mass.
I been listening to them for 4h now, testing, playing everything (well, mostly classic, blues, rock, jazz, pop), playing on everything (sansa e260 95%, but tried sansa Clip+, Sony Minidisk deck and PC) and mixing the filters and tips (got them with all filters and tips, tested 95% with gray as I dont like black much). I have a few cons that worry me, and it would be nice to get some feedback from you guys. I have Soundmagic E10 and Sennheiser CX300-II also so this was like a step up for me, but they dont sound any better than any of those at this moment. E10 is broken right now (cable problem) so I cannot draw the comparison with them, only with sennheisers.
1. misses ambient effect / virtualization for example a song that has instrument more in one channel felt more like it's coming just from directly lets say left side, while with cx it sounded like it's coming from wider area of left side (basically misses some front and back impressionation)
2. loses the juice probably biggest problem so far, they perform good and then, just fail at it, like it loses volume (mostly on mids, might find examples later), like it doesn't has enough power to do what it has to do
3. Sansa e260 usually have more hissing problems, but with this headphones it's more heard. All headphones so far have been played with -10 volume (rockbox), and this ones goes from -10 to max -5. So the problem of them being not so loud is not much problem here, but is maybe player the one to be blamed for the problem no.2? Would in case like that an amp such as E6 help me solve the problem?
4. slowly reacts to volume controls - around 1 to 2 seconds, is that normal?
5. keep using big silicone because comply doesn't do much isolation - since I use big and comply are medium, I'd say comply are too small for me (which is strange cause on e10 and cx300 I never used big tips). However I do think that when I make a shell around ear with my hand (without applying any pressure to ear) while wearing them with comply, they do get better, more richer then with silicone tips (and makind a shell while wearing them doesnt change anything).
I do have some nice pros so far:
1. they reacted great to rockbox's bass boster (when applied extra 7 to 13dB). However might boosting it so much be the cause of some kind of distortion that lead to problem no.2?
2. I do believe owner was careful with them, but I was sceptical about how much he used them. However if it was below 10h as he said, might all problems be solver with time and burn-in? Also when I got them out of box, they sounded a bit "weaker" then they do now, they definitely improved a little bit, and on some songs they sounded spot on (fast percussions are definitely a joy)
Please guys share some knowledge, thoughts and experience with me. I'll post if anything changes with their sound.
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So it's been a while I use them now, and since sound changed I feel I need to update my impression.
I'm only listening mp3@320 atm, I always had them in FLAC files too, but my MP3 versions for portables always had bitrates all over the place. Of course I do not notice improvement on every tracks, but it eliminates the problem I had with some of the sub 200bps ones. The old recordings still can get some harsh sound treatment, bringing every error of old recordings forward, but it's just the way this headphones are.
I switched forever on gray filters and comply foam. So the fit problem is gone now, you could say. The thing is that once I put them in, I have to let them settle for 10-15 minutes and then I can rearrange them one more time once in the ear. After that I would say I get a perfect fit (and as before, making shell doesn't change any characteristic of sound). It also made me tune down the bass to +11db which is quite good in my opinion (treble is still on +7). The virtualization becomes better with it too.
The second thing, the burn in did take quite a lot of time, but the sound quality is now settled. They perform less rough now (actually have quite a nice feeling to some gentle music as Jobim and Chet Atkins, and some instruments as moth organ and udu sound even more accurate now then before).
The problem of needing more juice I'd say is still here. I used my previous headphones from -13 to -10db on Rockbox, but this one on -3 to 0db. On that bass and treble is up and I do believe now getting amp might help a bit.
Oh one more thing, I really do miss a clip for the cable, walking with them tends to pull them out of ear sometimes or make the ear guides pop outside of ear canal. Does anyone know if I could buy somewhere just the clip for headphones?
EDIT: The reason I'm asking is cause the cable is quite thick and I don't think most of clips would be able to hold it without breaking or grabbing cable too strongly.
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The 112's require no burn in, but I can't say I have any of the problems you're having. Have you tried replacing the filters with spares? When filters get dirty they can veil the midrange and the treble.
As for the other issues, such as the volume control one, that sounds far more likely to be a problem with the PMP.
some say no, some say yes, but I really cannot say it's the same thing as from day1, the difference is very noticeable to me, whatever influenced it.
OK, last update from me about this ones!
I love the sound of them same as from last update. Rockbox is with treble on 5 and bass is on 7. It's much more closer to 0 values, I guess it's cause of getting used to their sound signature and stopped compensating for what I had before. I got Fiio E6 (Fujiyama) now and see now use for it on my Rockboxed e200 (maybe I got too used on my setup), I do however find it very nice addition for my phone (which I rarely use nowdays for music) and PC, mostly cause of how EQ2 works with their no-eq settings (but still sub-rockbox quality). Got new comply tips, lasted me a month. Kinda half the lifespan I expected from them, but I think my next pair might last longer with better care this time.
You can get Shure Black foam because they last much longer. Plus, they don't absorb that much treble.
Shure tips are for small nozzle, but they can be put on phonaks without much hassle. I start by placing them diagonally to the nozzle and then push. Never had much problem.
I've gone a level up = decored them and put into audeo silicone tips.
Thanks, I will try them next time I order.
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The Food and Drug Administration is launching a program to try and prevent millions of accidental drug overdoses that occur each year due to medication errors, misuse and other problems.
Under the plan, the FDA will work with physicians to identify the types of drugs that pose the greatest risks to patients. Proposals to improve safety include: simplifying drug labeling, standardizing dosage cups for cold medicines and requiring risk-management plans of drug manufacturers.
The agency will hold several public meetings to gather comments and plans to start its first initiatives within the next 12 months. The FDA says medication errors send 4 million Americans to the emergency room each year, resulting in 117,000 hospitalizations.


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Junior Austin Homan
Oct. 8, 2009
GREENVILLE, N.C. - With the Purple-Gold Series already in hand, East Carolina (2-0-1) rallied from two runs down in the bottom of the eighth inning to tie the Pirates (0-2-1) at seven in Game 3 at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium closing out the 2009 fall season.
Devin Harris (three), Corey Thompson (two) and Zach Wright (two) had multiple-hit games, while Harris and Wright each drove in a pair of runs for East Carolina.
For the Pirates, Austin Homan and Daniel Warzon posted three-hit games, while Warzon blasted the games only home run in the fifth - a three-run shot.
On the mound, the Pirates used three pitchers in Joseph Hughes (3.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 Ks), Michael Wright (2.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, K) and Seth Maness (3.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 4 Ks), while East Carolina countered with four hurlers in Shawn Armstrong (3.0 IP, 2 BB), Lance Honeycutt (2.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BBs, 2 Ks), Brad Mincey (2.0 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 2 BBs, 2 Ks) and Seth Simmons (1.0 IP, BB, K).
East Carolina jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first when Harris roped a double to right-center with two outs scoring Bryan Bass from second. Bass led off with a walk then stole second to get into scoring position.
Back-to-back RBI infield singles by Bass and Dustin Harrington extended East Carolina's lead to 3-0 in the second. After Hughes plunked Z. Wright and Warzon in consecutive at-bats, Billy Walling moved the runners up 90-feet on a sac bunt before Bass pushed across Wright and Harrington drove in Warzon.
Warzon, who was traded in the middle of the game to the Pirates, took a first pitch offering from Honeycutt over the left field wall drawing the score to 4-3 in the fifth. Homan broke up East Carolina's no-hit bid with a leadoff single to right then moved to second on Philip Clark's walk before Warzon's blast.
Z. Wright's triple to center field put East Carolina up 5-3 in the bottom of the fifth. Thompson stroked a one-out single to right then touched home on Z. Wright's first base knock of the contest, a triple to center field.
Homan's two-out two-RBI single to left knotted the game at five in the top of the seventh. Warzon led off with a single to left then landed on third thanks to consecutive walks by Jacob Davis and Luke Harmer, which loaded the bases for Homan.
The Pirates took a 7-5 lead in the eighth when Davis reached on a throwing error by Thompson scoring Cam Freeman and Warzon, who both singled off Mincey to start the inning.
East Carolina tied the game at seven in the eighth on three Pirate errors, all by Homan who lost the ball in the sun at first base. Walling was the first to reach on an error before being forced out at second on Bass' at-bat. Harrington ended up on second on another error and scored on Harris' single up the middle, pulling East Carolina within one, 7-6. After Thompson landed on second due to the third error of the frame, Z. Wright pushed across the tying run on a single to left.
With the end of the Purple-Gold Series, the Pirates conclude their fall practice and will return to the diamond in February for the start of the 2010 season.
Hitting Stats:
PIRATES: Philip Clark (0-for-4, run, strikeout); Cam Freeman (1-for-4, run, SB, 2 Ks); Jared Avchen (0-for-2); Daniel Warzon (3-for-3, 3 RBI, 2 runs, HR); John Wooten (0-for-4, run, strikeout); Chris Gosik (0-for-2, 2 BBs, strikeout); Jacob Davis (1-for-2, run); Luke Harmer (0-for-4, walk); Austin Homan (3-for-3, 2 RBI, run, walk).
EAST CAROLINA: Bryan Bass (2-for-5; RBI, run, walk, strikeout); Dustin Harrington (1-for-5, RBI, run, strikeout); Kyle Roller (0-for-5, strikeout); Devin Harris (3-for-5, 2 RBI, double, strikeout); Corey Thompson (2-for-5, two runs); Zach Wright (2-for-4, 2 RBI, run, triple, 2 Ks); Daniel Warzon (0-for-1, run); Billy Walling (1-for-4, run, double, strikeout).
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PIRATES: Joseph Hughes (3.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 Ks, 15 BF); Michael Wright (2.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, K, 9 BF); Seth Maness (3.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 4 Ks, 14 BF).
EAST CAROLINA: Shawn Armstrong (3.0 IP, 2 BB, 11 BF); Lance Honeycutt (2.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BBs, 2 Ks, 11 BF); Brad Mincey (2.0 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 2 BBs, 2 Ks, 13 BF); Seth Simmons (1.0 IP, BB, K, 4 BF).


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The Hard Knocks finale aired Tuesday night with little controversy from the Atlanta Falcons during the five-episode run. Which had me thinking: What if the New Orleans Saints were the featured team.
That would have been must-watch television.
Here are five storylines that would have made it a can't-miss show:
1. Jimmy Graham's franchise-tag saga and goal-post dunks.
The premiere episode would have started with Graham at the controls of an single-prop plane. He would have been somewhere over Louisiana or Texas -- perhaps flying to Houston to do some grocery shopping.
The show narrator would have said something lame -- about how the fifth-year tight end will not be kept grounded.
If only we knew then what was to come.
Graham's goal-post dunks in the first preseason game would have been followed by the closed-door meeting with Sean Payton. Admit it -- would would have loved to have a seat at that meeting.
2. Drew Brees' fun and games -- and his oblique injury.
Training camp started with Brees and the other three quarterbacks playing daily post-practice games with video posted to the team website. It was a nice diversion for the ultra-competitive Brees.
But then came the oblique injury. The injury not only caused him to miss the first two preseason games, but it also was bad enough where he could have missed a regular season start for the first time in his 14-year career.
With mic'd up players and multiple cameras, the Hard Knocks crew likely would have captured the moment Brees felt something wrong in his side. We also would have heard whatever conversation Payton had about the injury -- either with Brees or with other coaches.
And maybe there would have been an entire segment devoted to Brees' goatee -- the one he said he would grow for as long as he couldn't play, and the one that made the Sports Illustrated cover.
3. Rob Ryan is Rex Ryan's brother.
And if you don't know why this is significant, you never watched this clip.
Hard Knocks would have visited with Rob Ryan during the offseason as part of a personality profile to help us get to know more about the defensive coordinator.
Footage of him dancing at Greek Festival would surely have made the show.
Ryan would have been to a Saints' Hard Knocks what defensive line coach Bryan Cox was for the Falcons' version of the show -- that is a person far more entertaining and likable than we would have known.
Only in this case, Ryan wouldn't have needed to be the savior like Cox was for an otherwise dull series.
4. Champ Bailey's (not really) surprising release.
The high-drama moment of the entire series might have been to witness the release of the veteran cornerback.
The Hard Knocks crew would have interviewed defensive backs Patrick Robinson and Keenan Lewis early in the series about how much they learned from Bailey. He appeared to have a spot on the team as much for his playmaking potential as for his wisdom.
But he didn't make the cut.
Among the series' most talked-about scenes would have been of Bailey in Payton's office with general manager Mickey Loomis when they told the future Hall of Famer the team would move on without him.
5. Brian Dixon, Pierre Warren and Brandon Coleman.
Every Hard Knocks season has underdog players who barely make the team, or end up on the practice squad.
Warren made big plays early in training camp, but Dixon might have made the biggest impression with an interception in the third preseason game, against the Indianapolis Colts.
Many fans liked Coleman for his 6-foot-6 height, and the camera crew would have caught the behind-the-scenes reaction to his frequent drops.
To be with those three when they learned of their coaches' decisions -- well, that's what the Hard Knocks series is all about.


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*above video: looking back at Morningstar's Julie Stralow saying "investors shouldn't worry about big pharma credit quality" can only make people cringe now.
Just after news of Sanofi, a manufacturer and distributor of multiple sclerosis (MS) drugs such as Lemtrada (Alemtuzumab), being made regarding it's okay in Australia; Monday just brought more in the form of legalities.
The U.S. law firm Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Berstein, LLP, they have offices in San Francisco, New York, and Nashville, have filed a class action suit against France's Sanofi over what they are stating are "misleading statements on the safety and efficacy of its multiple sclerosis drug Lemtrada."
Sanofi, a global pharmaceutical group that deals in research and development, manufacturing and marketing of healthcare products, bought the biotech firm Genzyme a couple years ago and with that purchase, the drug Lemtrada came with it.
Part of the deal, shareholders had received what are call contingent value right (CVRs) that were linked to Lemtrada's future success, is what the law firm is stating is the issue.
They filed "on behalf of all purchasers of the CVRs of Sanofi between March 6, 2012 and November 7, 2013, inclusive (the "Class Period")" and have let it be known they can be a part of it as long as they contact the lead plaintiff by February 10, 2014.
Last month the FDA Advisory Committee on Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs had delivered a report stating they had concerns regarding the safety and efficacy of the drug.
Basically letting it be known Sanofi's senior executives made false and/or misleading statements about the forecasts for the drug and were able to mislead investors about the clinical trial outcomes for it.
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In 2008, early tests at Cambridge University suggest the drug was good for treating and even possibly reversing MS and favorable results had been reported in 2011 from a phase 3 trial against Rebif and, although it had been approved in Europe last month, the U.S.'s FDA apparently has concerns about the competence of the clinical trials.
With the publishing of the FDA's concerns, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Berstein, filed their lawsuit stating: "Defendants also misled investors about the design of two pivotal Lemtrada trials by failing to disclose that the trials contained high levels of placebo effect and observer bias, which tainted the results and thereby lowered the likelihood of approval by the Food and Drug Administration."
The FDA is expected to "rule" on whether to approve Lemtrada for marketing here in the States by December 27th but, at this point, it isn't looking good for Sanofi.
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- How long will each day last? New Student Orientation starts at 8:30 a.m. and lasts until approximately 2:30 p.m. Convocation starts at 5:30 p.m. and lasts until approximately 7:30 p.m. New Student Day is 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Oct 11, 2013 - by Steve Gerweck
Last night's episode of Impact Wrestling scored a 0.82 rating with 1.08 million viewers.
Last week's show posted a 0.95 rating.
Impact faced stiff competition from the Thursday Night NFL game (New York Giants vs. Chicago Bears) and from the Major League Baseball playoffs (Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland A's)


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Urban is a fast casual restaurant that serves a variety of BBQ dishes, big and small, that are made from scratch and made fresh. Perfect for quick lunches, pints after work or before a Rays' game. Come in and experience the only place in town serving craft beer with craft BBQ. Located in the Grand Central District of St. Petersburg, FL.


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Nick Stahl Arrested at Porn Store for Alleged Lewd Conduct
Nick Stahl, the troubled star of Terminator 3, was arrested for allegedly masturbating in a porn store on Thursday.
Undercover vice officers with the Los Angeles Police Department found the actor "touching himself" in a private booth at a Hollywood adult video venue at approximately 6 p.m. and cited Stahl for misdemeanor lewd conduct, according to TMZ.
He was released from custody a few hours later, calling it a "misunderstanding."
Stahl has had a difficult 2012.
Last January, he was arrested after a dispute with a cab driver, and in the following months went missing repeatedly.
The actor entered rehab at one point last spring.
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TEMPE - Due to the current weather circumstances facing the East Coast at this time, Delaware State has been forced to pull out of the Littlewood Classic after facing flight difficulties. As a result, there have been several changes made to the schedule of events this weekend in Tempe, Ariz.
For the No. 5 ASU softball team, all games will still take place at their originally stated time. But, rather than play Delaware State at 8:15 p.m. MT on Friday following their contest against No. 11 Oklahoma, the Sun Devils will now take on SIU-Edwarsville in that time slot.
On Saturday, where the Sun Devils were originally slated to play SIUE at 3:45 p.m., the team will now move San Jose State into the schedule in that time slot. ASU will still play Illinois State at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday and still will not play games on Sunday.
A complete look at the updated schedule is below.
Friday, February 14
9:00 Washington (L) vs. Illinois St. (D)
11:15 Michigan St. (D) vs. San Jose St. (L)
1:30 Michigan St. vs. SIU Edwardsville (L)
3:45 Illinois St. vs. Oklahoma (L)
6:00 ASU (D) vs. Oklahoma
8:15 ASU vs. SIU Edwardsville
2:30 Washington (D) vs. San Jose St.
Saturday, February 15
9:00 Illinois St. (D) vs. San Jose St. (L)
11:15 SIU Edwardsville (L) vs. Oklahoma (D)
1:30 ASU (L) vs. Illinois St.
3:45 ASU vs. San Jose St. (D)
6:00 Washington (D) vs. SIU Edwardsville
8:15 Washington vs. Michigan St. (L)
Sunday, February 16
9:00 Illinois State (L) vs. SIU Edwardsville (D)
11:15 Washington (L) vs. Oklahoma (D)
1:30 Michigan St. (L) vs. Oklahoma
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Underlined teams will be the designated home team
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NSS Scholarship to the International Space University
2006 Winners
NSS Scholarship to the International Space University
2006 Winners
The National Space Society is pleased to announce the selection of three winners of the Society's 2006 International Space University scholarship. ISU is the international, intercultural, interdisciplinary institution founded to develop young space leaders. Based in Strasbourg, France, ISU holds its annual summer program in a different location each year.
Marc Cornwall
Marc Cornwall is a 23 year old Jamaican who became interested in space during his high school years at Meadowbrook High, in Kingston, Jamaica. Marc was the only student of his Physics class to choose the Astrophysics option for his A Level Physics exam — "this is somewhat reflective of the general interest in space displayed by the Jamaican populace," said Marc. Marc's long-term aim is to help in promoting space science education in the Caribbean, given the important space applications such as the study of weather phenomena like hurricanes and economic ventures such as agriculture. "My hope is that my ISU experience will put me in a position to enter a leading space organization from which I can further chart my path (hopefully in the engineering of spacecraft systems), and hence humanity's path to the planets and beyond," stated Marc.
Nabila Ibrahim Abd-El Hamed
Nabila Ibrahim Abd-El Hamed, a Geographic Information System specialist who was born in Cairo, Egypt, has always dreamed of working in the space sector. "ISU is the best place to achieve my space dreams and gain high level knowledge of the space industry," said Nabila. "ISU seeks to teach its students knowledge of all space fields, with the best teachers from all over the world. The work environment is open, encouraging young people to take on team leadership positions. Intercultural nights of different countries foster respect and provide the basis for working together as one team. Finally, the alumni network of ISU is unrivalled." Nabila is a pioneering young woman who will serve as an ambassador of space to the Middle East.
Kirk Kittell
Kirk Kittell was raised in Lewistown, Illinois. In 2006, Kirk completed his masters degree in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He became interested in ISU through participating in Students for the Exploration and Development of Space, in which he directed the 2005 SEDS-USA National Conference. "I want to go to ISU to get an international education," said Kirk. "I want to expand my personal community to include other people who are interested in working across borders and after doing this, I want to use my experiences as an ISU alumnus and my position as a young adult to bridge the gap between generations in the space industry." Kirk is a promising young leader who will bring much to the space advocacy community.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- The state Public Service Commission is considering annual rate adjustments sought by Progress Energy Florida including a charge for power purchased to replace output from a crippled nuclear reactor.
The commission will decide on fuel, purchased power and other adjustments on Tuesday after resolving a dispute over how much insurance money Progress can expect in 2013 for the damaged reactor at Crystal River.
The utility anticipates only the remaining $327.6 million not yet received on a $490 million replacement power policy.
Groups representing commercial customers contend Progress should expect a second $490 million because the reactor's containment building sustained two separate cracks in two different years.
That would reduce the replacement power costs passed on to customers by an equal amount.
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BSN Sports: In a distribution league of its own
Re-imagining existing processes
Since one of the goals was to use existing equipment, many of the most important changes involved a re-imagination of existing processes, says Melton.
"We had an existing single-level pick module that we totally dismantled and rebuilt as a three-story module," says Melton. "That gave us an additional 1,800 pick faces on each level."
As part of the conversion, the first and second levels of the mezzanine were built immediately along with the support system for the third level. Shelving was installed on one side of the first level and carton flow rack on the other side.
The second level consisted of carton flow rack on one side and pallet flow rack on the other. Along with the existing floor-level conveyor, a second level powered center take-away conveyor was added. That conveyor system was connected to the original system.
Those changes absorbed the 1,200 SKUs in the makeshift area and provided an additional 2,400 pick faces for future growth. In fact, during the first phase of the project, BSN only built out the second level, but within a few months decided to add the third level. "It's now half full," Melton says.
A second important reconfiguration took place in the packing area. Prior to the retrofit, there were 10 packing stations, all on the floor. There was limited space for accumulation conveyor and staging for outbound orders. In addition, after packing, associates had to pick up and place an outbound carton on a scale and then manually place it back onto the outbound conveyor line.
In the new configuration, BSN Sports installed another three-level mezzanine in the packing and shipping area. That relocated pack stations onto the mezzanine. The top level receives incoming totes from the picking modules. The middle level receives cases, and empty totes are returned on the first floor.
Elevating the packing operations increased the room for additional accumulation conveyor and staging. In addition, cases slide from the packing area onto a scale and then are automatically conveyed to shipping. And, associates no longer have to pick up cases. "We've created a safer work environment because our packers are away from lift truck traffic," says Melton. "We're also able to stage all our orders in the shipping area, including LTL orders. In the past, we might have orders in aisles because we didn't have room."
Toward sustainable distribution
Safety and efficiency were important. But, creating a more sustainable distribution center was also important. "We have a few customers who won't do business with us unless we can demonstrate that we're green in our business," says Melton. They focused on three key areas:
Lighting: BSN Sports replaced a 15-year-old lighting system with energy efficient fluorescent bulbs that are delivering more foot candles of lighting with fewer lights in the affected areas. "It has improved the working environment for associates and has cut back on our utility costs," says Melton.
Transport packaging: BSN Sports replaced paper packaging and peanuts with a machine that produces biodegradable and recyclable air pillows. "The machine is located above the pack station and the material is on rolls," says Melton. "Our associates just have to reach up and grab what they need for void fill." Better protection from the new packaging has resulted in fewer freight claims.
Recycling: BSN Sports has been recycling trash since the facility originally opened in 1995. "A pallet management company takes our pallets and our waste management company takes our trash, corrugated and plastics," says Melton. "At this point, we are no longer paying to have our trash hauled away, and on occasion, we even get money back."
Two years since the new project went live, Melton declares it a success. "Since the project ended, we have increased our revenue while reducing warehousing as a percentage of revenue," he says. "We're getting more productivity, throughput and storage out of the facility with room to grow."
System suppliers
System integration: TranSystems
Parcel shipping software: Kewill Clippership
Conveyor: TGW Systems
Lift trucks: Raymond
Pallet rack and mezzanine: Unarco
Stretch wrap: Fox Packaging Services
Shipping dunnage: FP International
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Released: Nov 01st, 1994
Running Time: 82
Company: Factory Home Video
Cast: Heather Lee, Tom Byron, Yvonne (I), Mark Davis, Krista (V), Lady Berlin
Critical Rating: AAA 1/2
Genre: Gonzo
How Bill Margold got involved in this reasonably hot vignette-style video is probably an interesting story, considering the variety of losers he's heretofore been connected with. Here, he introduces the four starlets, and manages to get in a gratuitous swipe at AVN (That's okay, Bill; we got in a few swipes ourselves in a recent Radical Affairs tape).
Each segment has its own angle. Brit Yvonne (formerly Rosie Lee) would like to meet an English gentleman, so Margold produces Mark Davis (Yvonne's off-screen steady), and the two go at it like they've been apart and celibate for 20 years or so. This lady really loves screwing and she shows it. No fake moans here!
Heather Lee's turn is a bit more theatrical. She tells Bill that she's tired of acting grownup and would like to be a kid for a while — so she and Tommy Byron act like children at a playground ... until he drills her brains out doggie-style.
The phoniest set-up has Krista rejecting the poor bozo Margold brings in for her in favor of the cameraman, who just happens to be Alex Sanders — but it's an explosive pairing, both because of Sanders' good acting and Krista's continual explosions.
Finally, Lady Berlin tells Bill that she'd like to ravish a gardener — and who should that turn out to be but Aussie Gerry Pike. But don't worry — the two wind up speaking German to each other without a boggle. The action here is excellent, the writing above average and the technical aspects of reasonably high caliber, all of which add up to a tape we'd recommend to anyone looking for a hot evening's enjoyment — which, fortunately, even Margold's venom, is unlikely to disturb.


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Washington: Expected back for fall drills... missed the 1999 Spring Game after suffering a back injury during a spring scrimmage ... enters fall as the backup to Jabari Issa at defensive tackle ... began his career as a tight end. 1998: Appeared in four regular-season games and the O'ahu Bowl ... played against Arizona State, Nebraska, Utah State and Washington State ... made three tackles during the year ... recorded his first sack vs. Utah State ... had one tackle in the O'ahu Bowl. 1997: Redshirted the season ... had four tackles for the White team during the 1998 Spring Game.
High School and Personal: Born Dec. 17, 1978 ... parents are Karl and Pam ... has two brothers, Jeremie and Justin, and younger sister, Rachel ... related to Eddie Feigner (The King and His Court), the world famous softball pitcher ... used primarily as a blocking tight end in high school ... caught seven passes as a senior ... earned first-team All-Big 9 honors as a junior ...also an all-state pick that year ... picked up all-league honors as a senior ... had 25 receptions during his prep career ... named the MVP of the Boise State summer football camp ... starter for the Walla Walla basketball squad ... finished first in the district in the javelin in 1996 ... high school coach was Marc Yonts.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Justin Anderson and Akil Mitchell scored 16 points each and Virginia took command with a 16-3 run in the second half and beat Boston College 65-51 on Saturday, the Cavaliers' third straight victory.
With scoring leader Joe Harris managing just seven points for Virginia (14-5, 4-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), the freshman Anderson and Mitchell carried the scoring load. Anderson made 7 of 9 shots and Mitchell was 6-for-10 and grabbed six rebounds.
The Cavaliers, who rank second nationally in scoring defense (51.1 points per game), allowed five 3-pointers in the first half but just two more afterward in sending the Eagles (9-10, 1-5) to their fourth consecutive loss. Ryan Anderson led Boston College with 14 points and Joe Rahon added 10.
The Eagles became the 16th opponent held under 60 points by Virginia this season, including all six of their ACC foes.


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|Depolarization and decreased surface expression of K+ channels contribute to NSAID-inhibition of intestinal restitution
|L.C. Freeman, D.F. Narvaez, A. McCoy, FBvon Stein , S. Young, K. Silver, S. Ganta, D. Koch, R. Hunter, R.F. Gilmour, J.D. Lillich
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|Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) contribute to gastrointestinal ulcer formation by inhibiting epithelial cell migration and mucosal restitution; however, the drug-affected signaling pathways are poorly defined. We investigated whether NSAID inhibition of intestinal epithelial migration is associated with depletion of intracellular polyamines, depolarization of membrane potential (Em) and altered surface expression of K+ channels. Epithelial cell migration in response to the wounding of confluent IEC-6 and IEC-Cdx2 monolayers was reduced by indomethacin (100μM), phenylbutazone (100μM) and NS-398 (100μM) but not by SC-560 (1μM). NSAID-inhibition of intestinal cell migration was not associated with depletion of intracellular polyamines. Treatment of IEC-6 and IEC-Cdx2 cells with indomethacin, phenylbutazone and NS-398 induced significant depolarization of Em, whereas treatment with SC-560 had no effect on Em. The Em of IEC-Cdx2 cells was: −38.5±1.8mV under control conditions; −35.9±1.6mV after treatment with SC-560; −18.8±1.2mV after treatment with indomethacin; and −23.7±1.4mV after treatment with NS-398. Whereas SC-560 had no significant effects on the total cellular expression of Kv1.4 channel protein, indomethacin and NS-398 decreased not only the total cellular expression of Kv1.4, but also the cell surface expression of both Kv1.4 and Kv1.6 channel subunits in IEC-Cdx2. Both Kv1.4 and Kv1.6 channel proteins were immunoprecipitated by Kv1.4 antibody from IEC-Cdx2 lysates, indicating that these subunits co-assemble to form heteromeric Kv channels. These results suggest that NSAID inhibition of epithelial cell migration is independent of polyamine-depletion, and is associated with depolarization of Em and decreased surface expression of heteromeric Kv1 channels.
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Directed by : Richard Copans
- Collection : Architectures
- Year : 2010
- Genre : Architecture
Seoul. Urban density. Skyscrapers. An Asian city. At the end of the road, a vast esplanade giving onto a landscape of wooded hills and buildings of various periods, Ewha university is emblematic of this meld of tradition and hypermodernity set in the very heart of the capital city. Classed as one of the top universities, the Ewha campus is the largest women's university in the world, with more than 20,000 students. It was founded in 1886 by Mary F. Scranton an American missionary. In 2002 the university launched an international competition for the construction of a new building, or rather a new domain. A complex 70,000 m2 (750,000 square foot) programme in which place for studies (lecture rooms, amphitheatres, libraries…) administration and commercial ventures (theatre, cinema, cafeteria, shops…) would coexist. On either side of a large divide, the installation is completely buried, the roofs with their plants follow the natural slope of the terrain. The two mirrored façades make high, glazed cliffs. Dominique Perrault, the architect of the French National Library in Paris and the Olympic Velodrome in Berlin, continues here with a concept that is dear to him: the absence of architecture. It is the urban dimension and the organisation of the territory that prevails over the built object. The landscape supplants the architecture.
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Author : Richard Copans
Photography : Richard Copans
Sound : Sang Jun Jeon, Fabrice Naud
Manager of production : Clémentine Noël
Editing : Nicolas Milteau
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No, I am not claiming that anybody is required by law to supply me with caviar. (Don't I wish!) We're not talking about that type of sturgeon at all.
Instead, we're talking about a rule of thumb, to wit…
Sturgeon's Law
Sturgeon's Revelation, commonly referred to as Sturgeon's Law, is an adage derived from quotations by Theodore Sturgeon, an American science fiction author. While Sturgeon coined another adage that he termed "Sturgeon's Law", it is his "Revelation" that is usually referred to by that term. Commonly cited as "ninety percent of everything is crud" or "ninety percent of everything is crap", the phrase was derived from Sturgeon's observation that while science fiction was often derided for its low quality by critics, it could be noted that the majority of examples of works in other fields could equally be seen to be of low quality and that science fiction was thus no different in that regard to other art…
Theodore Sturgeon knew a thing or two about identifying crud:
Theodore Sturgeon vividly recalled being in the same room with L. Ron Hubbard, when Hubbard became testy with someone there and retorted, "Y'know, we're all wasting our time writing this hack science fiction! You wanta make real money, you gotta start a religion!" Reportedly Sturgeon also told this story to others.
I just now happened upon a blog called India Uncut by the libertarian blogger, columnist, and poker player, Amit Varma. Among other thought-provoking essays, including a fine paean to the blogosphere, I found this:
Does Sturgeon's Law Apply To Human Beings?
Sturgeon's Law states that "ninety percent of everything is crud". This is certainly true in many fields, and I myself have invoked it in the context of blogging, but today I'm wondering, is this true also of human beings? Are 90% of us stupid? Like, really stupid? Consider this news story by Reuters in Istanbul:
Turkish police donned white coats and stethoscopes to disguise themselves as doctors, then knocked on people's doors to see how easily they would fall for a confidence scam.
The undercover police officers told residents of the southeastern city of Gaziantep they were screening for high blood pressure and handed out pills, according to Turkish media.
They were alarmed when residents at 86 out of 100 households visited on Tuesday swallowed the pills immediately.
Apparently this was the actual modus operandi of a gang that got people to pop sedatives and then robbed them. But this isn't all.
Officers in Adana in southern Turkey last week called at houses, announcing through the intercom: "I am a burglar, please open the door."
Police said they were stunned at the number of people who opened the door, the Radikal daily newspaper reported.
There's also THIS:
Cwmbran girl's passport for toy unicorn gets her through Turkish customs
I can imagine what some of you are thinking:
"1389's nom de guerre recalls a date in history when the Serbs fought the Ottoman Turks to a standstill. Old 1389 is just taking another cheap shot at the Turks by showing how stupid they can be."
Guilty as charged. But then, considering that everybody, including the Turks, takes cheap shots at the Serbs, I claim the right to take them at everybody else.
And I do mean everybody. If you think you're so much smarter than those human fish who eagerly took the bait in Amit Varma's article, then take a long and careful look at Wikipedia's List of cognitive biases. See how many of them apply to you!
Yeah, I thought so. Welcome to my world!
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State University is known as a perennial football power, but the marching band is getting its share of national exposure these days, too.
The band's shows have attracted the attention of national news organizations and websites, especially its tribute to blockbuster movies during halftime of last Saturday's game in Columbus.
The tribute to movies such "Lord of the Rings," "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Jurassic Park" turned into an Internet sensation, viewed more than 9 million times on YouTube and shared across social media.
The band was featured on NBC's "Today" show on Wednesday, with musicians showing how they use iPads and a special program to choreograph and learn their intricate routines.


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The long, slow trek toward a pragmatic solution to the puzzle of O&C timberland management took another step this week with Sen. Ron Wyden's introduction of possible legislation.
Wyden's broad goals are the same as those of Rep. Peter DeFazio, but even without knowing the details, one can sense the differences.
Both propose two classes of forest management: one for production and the other for preservation. Both propose getting a handle on the endless appeals that have virtually stopped timber harvests on federal lands. Both recognize the need to address the economic hardships that the deadlock has posed for rural Oregon.
But on key topics – land ownership, harvest strategies and environmental reviews – there are differences.
As a result, Wyden says neither the Senate nor the president will approve DeFazio's proposal, already approved by the House as part of broader legislation. Wyden also recognizes that timber harvest revenues would have to be supplemented with continued federal payments.
So now all the interested parties are busy comparing the details.
Don't lose hope in the midst of the resulting arguments, because the goals remain the same: Protecting both key forest lands and rural Oregon's economy.


text: Aug 23, 2014 00:31 Cornerback Keenan Lewis does not practice in pads with the Saints on Tuesday Cornerback Keenan Lewis does not practice in pads with the Saints on Tuesday Advocate staff photo by PATRICK DENNIS -- Saints CB Keenan Lewis (28) brings down TE Jimmy Graham (80) after a good gain during the Saints scrimmage Saturday in the Training Camp at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Advocate story Aug. 19, 2014; 11:51 a.m. Comments Saints cornerback Keenan Lewis was not in pads for his third straight day of practice Tuesday after sustaining an apparent foot injury in his team's exhibition won against the Tennessee Titans on Friday. Lewis was present at the team's practice field in Metairie and on a rowing machine. Wide receiver Brandin Cooks was out for a second straight day after contracting a stomach virus. Meanwhile, Saints safety Jairus Byrd (back) was present, in pads and taking part in a walkthrough after missing a few practices. Others who were present but not in pads Tuesday were cornerbacks Patrick Robinson, Terrence Frederick and Rod Sweeting. Nothing has been disclosed about their conditions. Others not present aside from Cooks were wide receiver Andy Tanner, fullback Erik Lorig, safety Ty Zimmerman, tackle Ty Nsekhe, linebacker Victor Butler and guard Ben Grubbs. Lorig has been out with a leg injury he sustained in an Aug. 2 scrimmage at The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia, where the first portion of training camp was. Grubbs left practice Monday early and was seen getting an ankle taped up. He missed several training camp practices already with what he called a back injury. Get The Advocate in your inbox Subscribe


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Messe Frankfurt, manager of Texcare International, has expanded the online services available to visitors and exhibitors preparing to visit the May 5-9, 2012, exhibition in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
The www.texcare.com website has been fully revised and is now oriented more toward the needs of individual user groups. Each can find information of relevance to them via special entry points.
An interactive floor plan will enable users to see the exact locations of the various exhibitors in the Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre, and the latest show news will be published regularly in a free newsletter available by subscribing online.
Texcare will be launching a smartphone application that will enable users to find exhibitors quickly and easily, as well as call up topical information about lectures and other events.
The app incorporates an exhibitor and visitor search engine with an interactive plan of the Exhibition Centre, the program of events, and more. It will be available approximately three months prior to the show.
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We were, frankly, surprised by the scope of Gov. John Kasich's proposal to use the Ohio Turnpike as collateral for raising more than $1 billion for highway construction projects, most of which would finance projects in Ohio's northern tier.
Our fear had been that Kasich would pursue a long-term lease of the turnpike to private investors. That plan could have provided the state with a larger pool of cash, but at too high a cost. In the six years since Indiana leased its turnpike to a consortium of foreign investors, tolls for automobiles have doubled and tolls for trucks have more than doubled.
Kasich's plan is not a lease, it is a mortgage. More importantly, it preserves the Turnpike Commission as an independent entity that will retain responsibility for oversight of operations.
Kasich's plan is not perfect. At its heart, it is still a scheme that diverts some of the receipts from the toll road to unrelated uses. Specifically, a portion of the tolls will be used to retire a debt of about $1.5 billion that will be spent on road projects not directly tied to the turnpike.
The hidden tax
The state will be taxing people who use the turnpike — some of them Ohioans, many of them not — to pay for Ohio's roads and bridges. The best that can be said for that is that governments do it all the time. "Sin taxes" take money from smokers and drinkers to pay for athletic facilities that the majority of those smokers and drinkers will never use, for instance. Turnpike customers will now be among those paying penance even though traveling on the turnpike violates no commandments that we know of.
Nonetheless, the governor's proposal deserves serious consideration on both sides of the aisle. Its attributes may outweigh its faults.
It caps toll increases at the inflation rate, meaning that motorists will not see any Indiana-like explosion in costs. And pouring at least $1 billion into short-term road construction will provide a quick boost for the economy. Other projects over the years will contribute to long-term economic development.
However, in this day, local governments are going to be hard-pressed to come up with a local match for state and federal highway dollars.
And there is a potential for shifting money that the northern tier is entitled to from the state's gasoline tax to southern counties on the grounds that the north is enjoying a windfall from the turnpike fund. It will be up to local senators and representatives to be vigilant.
"They do it all the time"?!?! THAT's the best reason you can come up with for letting Kasich go ahead with his scheme to redistribute Ohio's money to where he sees fit (himself and his cronies)? We're ALREADY being taxed for using the Turnpike - we pay tolls every time we use it. Kasich wants more money from the more "D-oriented" north half of the state, so he can spread it among "R-oriented" southern half - Columbus and Cincinnati, mainly.
The entire state is entitled to the gasoline tax every one of us pays. And the Turnpike monies should be spent near the Turnpike - that's where they come from, and those are the people who use it. We'd be paying more and getting less, while Kasich's cronies make out like bandits.
"It will be up to local senators and representatives to be vigilant." - yeah, we've seen how well that works. I think this editorial "damns Kasich's scheme with faint praise." And I don't think Kasich deserves even that - he doesn't deserve anything more than an emphatic HECK NO!!
Why such a parochial view of revenue from "our turnpike."
The turnpike is a state asset that exists for the benefit of all Ohioans, not just those in the north.
Kasich's plan is a very reasonable one for the future "leveraged" use of the turnpike.
listen, who uses the Turnpike more - people from Cincinnati, or people from Cleveland? And the way the law now reads, monies from the Turnpike MUST be spent within one mile of the Turnpike. Why did they create that law? Perhaps the additional traffic the Turnpike creates in the vicinity of its off-ramps requires more maintenance than would otherwise be needed? The Turnpike is functioning just fine as is. Siphoning off money will result in the lack of routine maintenance - never mind improvements. Tolls will go up, and services will go down. Kasich claims tolls will not rise "as high" under his new plan - but who says tolls are going to rise AT ALL if he leaves things alone?
Kasich's plan is more Lehman Brothers type scheming, and will have the same end result. But by the time the bottom falls out, Kasich will have moved on to help sink another ship somewhere.
Bravo to the Editorial Board for keeping an open mind as to Kasich's plan. Even in light of the abhorence that Gerberry, Hagan, timmie ryan, Strickland et al possess to any Kasich proposal.
Even Interesting that the Dem Mayor Jackson of Cleveland is backing the proposed turnpike plan
NoBS would you please change your posting name to ALLBS! Thank you
toys, that's where the law says the Turnpike funds must be used. DUH!! Do we in the north not pay gasoline taxes?? Are we not therefore entitled to having our tax money spent on us? You can't refute one thing I said, so you attack me - even though you don't know me at all, and that's obvious from what you say about me. I've driven my own car in NYC as well as other parts of NY. I was in Chicago a couple years ago. I've been all over this country, on two wheels as well as four, and I've been in lots of other countries as well. And I was a Republican until Kasich became governor - if he's what the Republican party wants, then I'm out. I have as little use for him as I have for Betras, Hagan, and Gerberry. Now go back to my reply to ulistenup and try again.
NoBS Back in the late eighty's the Turnpike gave the state 50 million dollars to do a study on making a new I- 75 from Toledo to Columbus a toll road. They spent the money and nothing came of it The state took the money without changing any laws
Toycannon, I am trying to be more sympathetic to yours and others views lately, but most of what NoBS says is true. I have mentioned this on another thread about this as well. While I am not entirely opposed to Kasich's plan, the fact is that current law states that all monies generated must be used within 1 mile of the turnpike. That is a good law and one that needs to be put into Kasich's plan. I wouldn't mind some redistribution, say 20% for outside road/bridge projects and 80% within 1 mile of turnpike.
This is a good job creating solution, and can work, but there has to be strict guidelines in place to ensure that it does not bankrupt the system, nor can more than a large percentage of funds be used more than the 1 mile mark from the Turnpike.
The people of northern Ohio PAID for the turnpike through the tolls we paid over the years. Those tolls were then kept to ensure maintenance.
NoBS is right. Gov. Kasich hires consultants and bureacrats like that's his plan to increase the population of Columbus.
If a Dem is in office and comes up with a plan basically to borrow money, that we and our kids will be paying for it in future years, the repubs would never go for it. However, this time the narrow sighted repubs follow kasich and his bad idea.
The Fed Govt spent Billions in shovel ready projects and most Repubs all cry it didn't help. It was a bandaid on the Bleeding economy. So now kasich is spending money he does not have, and you folks defend him.
kasich wants to change rules already set in place to use money for outside 1 mile of the turnpike. All while making another rulle saying future toll increases won't be like Indiana's. Who's to say that rule would stay in place.
Again kasich claims to balance the budget and spend money he doesn't have. The next Gov will have to fund his current projects. When the next Dem Gov is in office, the Repubs will say the Union is destroying the Turnpike budget. All while we know it is kasich's fault.
And if a Republican wants to "redistribute the wealth" that's just peachy with all the right-wingers, but if a Democrat wants to do it, why, it's Socialism, Communism, and the End Of The World!!!
How many of you people who agree with Kasich's scheme for the Turnpike have, at some point, disparaged Obama and his followers for supporting the Welfare leeches, adding to the entitlement mentality, and all that? Those are just other terms for redistribution of wealth. Are you so dense as to not see that?


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Soon Coney Island will have a new roller coaster besides the world famous Cyclone. But this new roller coaster, the Thunderbolt, will include a loop, and will open to riders on May 22, 2014.
The Thunderbolt will be one hundred twenty five feet tall and it will go as fast as sixty five miles an hour. It will be a great asset to the park who has come so far to rebuild after Hurricane Sandy and with increased park goers expected to come in the 2014 season.
The ride itself is not new to Coney Island though. It ran from 1925-1982. It was dismantled in 2000. But like the Cyclone, which almost was taken away from the area, the people will find a way to get back what belongs.
Coney Island is a great spot to spend the day without having to travel far or needing a car to get there as opposed to other amusement parks. It is family friendly and between the beach, amusement park, and the food, there is much to see and do.


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Taking his family to the pier, photographer Rolour Garcia came across "Lynx," a 122-foot square topsail schooner. "It looked uninteresting at first, but when I saw the two Jet Skis going in the opposite direction, I took a shot just before they crossed each other, just to put in perspective how massive the tall ship is," he says. "The buildings in the background, the clouds and the details in the rigging lines of the boat make the image even more interesting." Managing to capture just how tall the tall ships are, Garcia also captured the uniqueness of the festival.


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FLIGHT Vol.2: HulabalooInterview Conducted by Jonathan Ellis
FLIGHT Volume 2By VariousImage ComicsFull Colour - $ 24.95 U.S.Over 400 PagesOrder code: JAN051598ISBN: 1582404771Release Date March 23rdFLIGHT Volume One made its debut at the San Diego Comic-Con in 2004 to widespread acclaim, and along with Jeff Smith's Bone: One Volume Edition, became the highest-selling book at the convention. Most of the contributors to Flight met each other through the Internet. Many made their reputations through their online work. And for most readers, Flight was their first printed encounter with these talented young cartoonists.What began as a side project amongst a small circle of friends has grown into a continuing series of books, providing some of today's best storytellers with a forum to have their voices heard. This spring, the FLIGHT crew will introduce the second instalment of this much-anticipated anthology. In the second volume, the original crew is joined by even more top talent from the animation and comics industries to celebrate the graphic narrative medium. With such a high quality and successful presentation, new artists are flocking to the anthology in hopes of being involved in a future volume.With the second volume set to debut in stores this March as what may be the most highly regarded collection of artists to come out this year and promises to offer more bang for your buck then any anthology in recent memory, we sat down with a number of contributors to talk about their involvement in FLIGHT, what lies ahead for each of them and more.Participating in this round table is editor/contributor Kazu Kibuishi, Hope Larson, Kean Soo, Doug Holgate, Amy Kim Ganter, Ryan Sias, Becky Cloonan, Richard Pose, Johane Matte, Jake Parker and Nicolas 'Bannister' Seigneret.Click the following links for the Roundtable interview as well as one on one's with the individual artists and tons of previews pages from FLIGHT volume 2.Enjoy.Jonathan EllisCo-Editor in Chief - PopImage.com


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XC titles awarded at Mount Snow NMBS #3
West Dover, Vt. (June 17, 2006) – The World Cup overflowed at Day 2 of the National Mountain Bike Series #3 as Mary McConneloug (Chilmark, Mass. / Kenda/Seven Cycles) and two-time World Cup champion Christopher Sauser (SUI) claimed the women's and men's pro cross country titles.
Mary McConneloug rolls into first place
As the last training stop before the World Cup in Mount Ste. Anne, Quebec, along with UCI C1 prize money provided by USA Cycling, the NMBS stop at Mount Snow Resort had attracted McConneloug, Sauser and other top-level talent making their 2006 NMBS debut.
"I was pretty hungry for the win," said McConneloug, who returned to the United States from Europe on Tuesday. "I was in my big ring on very lap, which is something I'm growing into now; putting your head down and suffering like I've learned to do in the World Cups. It's so intense over there because everyone is so tooth-and-nail. After the first lap I heard I had a minute ten on second place and then two minutes by the second lap and I was like 'Ooh, I think I can chill on the next climb and be extra smooth - Save something for next week at Mount Ste. Anne.'"
McConneloug took the lead early on the 5.1-mile course, making easy work of the 1,000 ft. of climbing per lap. By the conclusion of her third and final lap, McConneloug crossed the finish line nearly two minutes ahead of series-leader Shonny Vanlandingham (Durango, Colo. / Luna) who finished second. McConneloug's win marks her second cross country win in a row at Mount Snow.
On the men's side, Sauser, Great Britain's Liam Kileen and Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Boulder, Colo. / Subaru-Gary Fisher) took off to an early lead – more than 20 seconds ahead of a chase group of Canadians Geoff Kabush and Ricky Federau, Todd Wells (Durango, Colo. / GT Bikes) and Jeremiah Bishop (Harrisonburg, Va. / Trek/VW).
By lap two, Killeen had built a 25-second lead on Horgan-Kobelski who was second, and Sauser who was 15 seconds behind him in third.
From left to right: Max Plaxton, Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski, Christopher Sauser, Liam Kileen and Adam Craig
"I had a crash in the final corner and my handlebar got twisted on the second lap," Sauser said. "The first two minutes of riding with it were awful, but then I got used to it and got to the technical center. We adjusted it and I just kept on going. When you have to catch up, you don't feel so good, but I was confident I could come back again and win."
Sauser was able to catch the pair by the fourth and final lap, and sprinted across the finish line three seconds ahead of Specialized-teammate Kileen.
"Liam and Christoph were just climbing a notch better than I was," said Horgan-Kobelski, noting that seven weeks in a row of hard racing were taking its toll on him. "I was making up time on those guys on every lap, but it just wasn't enough."
Despite his third-place finish, Horgan-Kobelski remained the series leader after Saturday's race.
The top finisher for the Under-23 National Team was Sam Schultz who finished in 11th. Colin Cares finished 16th - a personal best - and Sam Jurekovic finished 23rd.
Earlier in the day, cyclocross star Barry Wicks (Corvallis, Ore. / Kona/Les Gets) and Sue Haywood (Harrisonburg, Va. / Trek/VW) placed first in the men's and women's pro divisions of the Super D competition. Each class took to the course in a mass start – running with their bikes around a pylon before taking to the course. Wicks picked up the first Super D victory of his career by finishing the 1.5-mile course in six minutes and 4.85 seconds. Wicks finished nearly six seconds ahead of Ariel Lindsley (Boulder, Colo. / Maverick) who finished second. Ross Schnell (Glenwood, Colo. / Trek/VW) finished third.
Haywood took first in a sprint finish in the women's competition ahead of teammate Lea Davison (Durango, Colo.) who finished second. Marla Streb (Los Osos, Calif. / Luna) finished in third; just six weeks after giving birth to daughter, Nicoya. Haywood's win in 7:10.52 was her second Super D win in a row.
"I was the first one to get on my bike and get down the hill which helped a lot," Haywood said, noting that the Super D is an event she enters "just for fun," since she has not been performing as well in cross country.
"I had a little bit of lead. Marla passed me, then Lea passed me and I passed Marla. It was really a perfect Super D course because you've got to have some uphill or some flat or it's just a sport downhill course. That balance between the fitness and handling, but it would be a lot more competitive if more cross country girls would do it," Haywood said with a smile.
In the dual slalom, third-seeded Rich Houseman (Temecula, Calif. / Yeti/Fox Shox) won the championship with fourth-seed South African Andrew Neethling taking second. On the women's side, top-seeded Tara Llanes (Los Alamitos, Calif. / Giant) won the championship and second-seed Melissa Buhl (Chandler, Ariz.) finished second.
NMBS #3 at Mount Snow continues Sunday with the downhill and short track competition. For complete results, visit www.norbanationals.com.
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College: Lawrence, Notre Dame (school history)
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Junior right-hander David Berg earned more national honors today, being named to the initial NCBWA Stopper of the Year Watch List. The Stopper of the Year is given to the top relief pitcher in NCAA Division I baseball at the end of the season.
Berg was the recipient of the Stopper of the Year Award in 2013 after leading the nation with 24 saves, while guiding the Bruins to their first College World Series title. He made 51 appearances during his sophomore campaign, finishing the season with a 7-0 record and a 0.92 ERA with 78 strikeouts in 78.0 innings of work. At one point last season, Berg had a scoreless-innings streak of 37 straight innings without allowing a run and finished second in the country in ERA and fourth in WHIP (0.84). He held opponents to a .190 batting average against him as well and became the first player in NCAA history to appear in 50 or more games in back-to-back seasons.
Serving as UCLA's closer for the majority of the year, Berg matched the NCAA single-season record for most appearances in a season with 51, increasing his own Pac-12 and school records in the process. He also became the first UCLA pitcher to lead the Pac-12 in ERA in back-to-back seasons and became the first reliever in conference history to be named Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year. In addition, the Covina, Calif. native captured first-team All-America honors from Baseball America, the NCBWA and Collegiate Baseball last season. This season, Berg has been named a preseason All-American by the NCBWA, Collegiate Baseball, Perfect Game USA and Baseball America.
UCLA will open the regular season on Friday, Feb. 14 against the Portland Pilots at Jackie Robinson Stadium. Game time of the season opener is 6 p.m. The Bruins and Pilots will continue their three-game series on Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.


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MINNEAPOLIS, March 14, 2012 — Pragmatek Consulting Group announces the addition of voice-activated picking systems for warehouses and distribution centers as a newly designated Total Solutions Provider of Vocollect. To lead the sales team for the new offering, Scott Wasilowski has joined the firm as vice president of voice technology sales with extensive Vocollect experience.
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A powerful and uplifting 21st Century view of our perceptions of human sexuality, reaching out, throwing the lifeline and liberating us from centuries of oppression, that challenges every society the world over to examine afresh its approach to sexuality in this new and very exciting 21st Century. The third publication by Ian Bradley Marshall.
Writing for the last ten years, Ian published his first two books, a two-part anthology, in Sept 2009 and Oct 2011. A career that spans the police service, the legal profession and the Royal Air Force, the popularity of his work and the encouragement of many, Ian has now embarked upon a new career as a full time writer. Current work includes the special edition of The Four Seasons and They Came in the Night, a study on the Holocaust. In all his work, he writes with the passion and verve of his adopted people and City, Liverpool, out of which was born his popular Dispatch from Liverpool.
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