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The only diving suit that lets a human reach 1,000 feet underwater was put on display at the American Museum of Natural History on Thursday. Dubbed the "Exosuit," the system lets humans dive to regions where bioluminescent fish lurk in the darkness, with the goal of studying the fish and their environments more closely, as well as leveraging their biology for medical research.
Prior to the invention of this suit, the primary method for collecting deep sea fish to study was dredging them up from the ocean, according to John Sparks, a curator in the department of ichthyology at the AMNH. Currently, scientists are "basing their inference of [the fishes'] flashing patterns on anatomy."
Bioluminescent proteins are a burgeoning area of exploration for biomedical science. The proteins can be used for diagnostic imaging, and Vincent Pieribone, a researcher at Yale University, stated that the proteins can be used to alter a cell's response to electrical activity. This gives them potential for use in the brain, either as a probe or as a tool for developing brain-machine interfaces.
Not only will the suit allow divers to see and potentially capture fish more safely, they will also get to image them with cameras in their natural habitat. The deep ocean is naturally hostile to humans, and therefore scientists know relatively little about it. Sparks noted that the suit will also let researchers gather more information about how creatures at those depths speciate and diversify, a process that's not currently well-known.
The suit is on exhibit at the AMNH until March 5. Its maiden dive, the Stephen J. Barlow Bluewater Expedition, is set for July of this year.
The "Exosuit," an "atmospheric diving system that maintains atmospheric pressure up to 1,000 feet below the surface. It is approximately one face grill, one drill hand, and one Little Sister away from being a BioShock Big Daddy made manifest. The suit cost around $600,000 to produce.
The "Exosuit," an "atmospheric diving system that maintains atmospheric pressure up to 1,000 feet below the surface. It is approximately one face grill, one drill hand, and one Little Sister away from being a BioShock Big Daddy made manifest. The suit cost around $600,000 to produce.
A camera mounted to the head of the suit. The suit will be used on the Stephen J. Barlow Bluewater Expedition in July to examine and collect samples of bioluminescent life in the depths of the ocean.
According to Michael Lombardi, dive safety officer at the American Museum of Natural History, the suit takes 10 minutes to descend to the bottom of the ocean. It weighs 530 pounds, but it's "effortless to pilot in the water."
The suit is fitted with pincer grips that are delicate enough to handle materials for collecting samples. Scientists created a special set of suction tools for capturing bioluminescent fish to work with the "hands."
"Human eyes are still more sensitive than any cameras we have," said Vincent Pieribone, a researcher at Yale University, during a press conference Thursday. The suit will be used not only so humans can experience bioluminescent life in its natural environment, but also to capture it on cameras.
A set of propellers mounted to the back of the suit. The suit has been in development for about 15 years, according to Lombardi.
The back of the suit is sizeable, but the entire apparatus lets a diver stay underwater at thousand-foot depths for hours. Humans have previously reached these depths, but earlier suits let them linger for only a few minutes at a time.
Another view of the suit's propellers. On its first dive, it will be used to explore an area called "The Canyons," a set of underwater canyons off the coast of New England that drop off more than 10,000 feet.
Rotary joints, the red rings shown here, were the last big innovation in dive suit construction, according to Lombardi. The joints were first used in the "Newtsuit" diving suit and allow for articulation in the otherwise-rigid sleeves while maintaining watertight conditions.
A set of dials inside the head of the suit.
A set of lights on the front of the suit. According to Pieribone, the bioluminescent proteins collected with the Exosuit are important to experimental biomedical technology. The proteins can "change a cell's response to electrical activity," said Pieribone, and they could eventually be used to create brain-machine interfaces.
On exhibit along with the exosuit was an ROV (remotely operated underwater vehicle) which can stay at depths of 450 meters, recording images with its three cameras.


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Senior Center
The Mission of the Garfield Heights Senior Center is to provide a range of services, activities and volunteer opportunities which promote independence for older persons.
The Garfield Heights Senior Center is located in The Civic Center, 5407 Turney Road and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (except holidays). For details, contact Senior Center Coordinator Kathy Rush-Parsson at 216-475-3244, fax 216-475-3257 or email email@example.com.
Kathy Rush-Parsson, LSW, Senior Center Coordinator
Laketia Gaston, Administrative Assistant
On-Site Services
Daily Lunch Program
***Due to meal allocation funding cuts, The Garfield Heights Senior Center no longer will serve lunches on Fridays. The funding reduction was made by the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging. For information about the senior lunch program or to make a reservation, call 216-475-3244.***
- Available to residents of Cuyahoga County 60 years of age or older
- Hot lunches served Monday through Thursday at 11:30 a.m.
- Cost: $1.25 donation - reservations are required please call one week in advance
- Nutrition information
- Transportation to/from The Civic Center for Garfield Heights residents
Exercise Classes
Education Seminars
- Published in the monthly Senior Hi-Lites and on the bulletin board
Blood Pressure Checks
- Second Wednesday of every month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Medical Insurance Assistance
- Medical/supplemental/prescription
- By appointment
- 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month
- Every 2nd Thursday of the month
Post Office on Wheels
- 4th Tuesday of every month 9:30 a.m. (posted on the calendar in the Hi-Lites Newsletter)
In-Home Services
- Assessment by a Social Worker (LSW)
- Homebound meals (Federally funded program)
Meals on Wheels (private pay)
- Available to Garfield Heights residents
- Meal cost: $4.64 daily
- Meals delivered between 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
- Call 216-475-3244 for additional information
- For a registration form, please click here.
Supportive Services
- Water and sewer discounts (Homestead & Disability)
- Homestead exemption
- HEAP - Ohio Energy Assistance (discounts for gas, October to March)
- Home maintenance loans/grants
Tax Assistance
- Free income tax assistance provided by trained AARP volunteers
- Call in January to schedule your appointment
Food Bank
Sponsored by the City of Garfield Heights. The Food Bank is available to income-qualifying residents on the third Wednesday of every month, between the hours of 1:00 - 2:00 p.m and the third Thursday of every month between the hours of 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Senior Activities
All activities are held at the Senior Center, 5407 Turney Road, Garfield Heights. Yearly registration is required.
Pinochle Tournaments
- 2nd Friday of the month at 12:30 p.m.
- Cost is $1.00
Card Playing
- Daily - informal games if players are available.
- Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Daily: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Crocheting, knitting and sewing; many items on display and for sale
Lite Aerobics & Strength Training
- Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
- Cost .50¢
Flexibility Class
- Monday and Wednesday - 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
- Cost .50¢
- Tuesday and Thursday after lunch: 12:30 p.m.
- Thursdays at 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
- Cost: $3.00
Parties & Special Events:
- Senior Prom
- Senior Picnic (at Klima Gardens)
- Ice Cream Social
- Halloween Party
- Christmas Party
- We are currently working on scheduling day trips. Trips will be posted at the Senior Center and published in the monthly Senior Hi-Lites newsletter and the Neighborhood News.
Senior Transportation
Transportation Services
- Transportation is provided by the City of Garfield Heights for residents 60 years of age or older or those who have disabilities. Transportation is available within established geographic boundaries. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Priority is given for dialysis patients and medical appointments. The service that is provided is curb-to-curb (riders must be able to board and deboard independently with minimal assistance). All buses are wheelchair accessible.
- To register, schedule a ride or for more information, call the Senior Center at 216-475-3244.
Seniors Donate to Operation Christmas Child
Garfield Heights Seniors generously donated shoeboxes filled with gifts for Operation Christmas Child, an annual project of Samaritan's Purse International Relief program. The group partners with groups worldwide to reach boys and girls. The gift boxes are filled with school supplies, personal hygiene items, puzzles, books, games, etc. and sent to children across the globe.
Annual 9-11 luncheon at St. John's Lutheran Church
Garfield Heights Senior Center members Barb Dines and Geri Grzybowski presented bakery prepared by volunteers for the annual 9-11 luncheon at St. John's Lutheran Church. The annual event recognizes the efforts of the community's emergency response staff.
Garfield Heights Senior Center's "Crafty Ladies," seated from left, Jo Calabro, Esther Jedlicka, Geri Grzybrowski, Alice LaScola; and standing from left, Alice Becka, Ann McCullough, Yolanda Polizzi, Barb Dines, Rose Jaroszewski and Pam Redel.
Unique Gifts and Cards for all Occasions Available at
Garfield Heights Senior Center
The "Crafty Ladies" at the Garfield Heights Senior Center invite the public to visit the craft room when shopping for a special gift or card. The craft room program participants have created a variety of items including handmade baby blankets, booties and hats, beautiful scarves and delightful decorative items for homes. They also have a discounted selection of cards for all occasions, wrapping paper, gift bags, and more. All of the items are unique and reasonably priced.
The store is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday at the Garfield Heights Senior Center, 5407 Turney Road.

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I need to show that the group $(\mathbb{Z}/p^a\mathbb{Z})^{\times}$ is cyclic for odd prime $p$ and for $a\in \mathbb{N}^+$. I have already shown that $(\mathbb{Z}/p\mathbb{Z})^{\times}$ has a generator $g$ and so is cyclic. I have also shown that either $g$ or $g+p$ is a generator for $(\mathbb{Z}/p^2\mathbb{Z})^{\times}$.
How can I proceed to show that $(\mathbb{Z}/p^a\mathbb{Z})^{\times}$ is also cyclic for higher powers?
For the life of me I can't get it.
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Career Games Played/Started: 53/30
2011: Appeared in 16 matches, starting each one ... Scored game-winning goal against Saint Joseph's (9/4) ... Had assists in back-to-back games as part of the Penn Soccer Classic, dishing out helpers against Stony Brook (9/24) and Long Island (9/25) ... Had an assist in season finale at Harvard (11/12).
2009: Played in all 17 games, starting six ... Had four shots in season opener against Seton Hall (9/4) ... Had three shots at Villanova (9/7) and against Albany (9/18) ... Finished season with 16 shots, four of which were on goal.
2008: Played in three games ... Registered first collegiate point, an assist, just three minutes after checking into this first collegiate game, against Seton Hall (9/12).
High School: Played with FC Milwaukee ... 2007 USYSA national finalist ... Two-time USYSA Midwest Region II and Midwest Regional League Champions ... Four-time Wisconsin State and Wisconsin State Premier League champion (2003, 05-07) ... Two-time first-team all-conference selection at Marquette University HS ... Co-captain senior year ... First-team all-area and all-state as a senior ... Participated on the Wisconsin State team in 2005 and 2006 ... 2006 Regional Pool member ... Served as senior class president.
Personal: Son of Doreen and Mike Unger ... Has siblings Jen and Kevin C'09 ... Kevin was a midfielder at Penn 2005-08 ... Former HS teammate of Kevin and Mike Klein C'09 ... Father played Division I soccer at Northern Illinois University (1976-80) ... Will enroll in the College of Arts and Science, intends to major in economics.
Why Penn? "The University of Pennsylvania is an institution that can develop me both as a scholar as well as a leader. The school being such a demanding academic environment will allow me to challenge myself in my continued quest for knowledge."


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DeKALB, Ill. - The Northern Illinois women's basketball team (8-10, 2-4 MAC) takes to the road in search of back-to-back wins when they take on Miami (4-15, 2-4 MAC), Wednesday at 6 p.m. (CST) at Millett Hall.
STORYLINESMillet Hall is the site of senior Kylie York's best offensive game as a Huskie. York tied a school-record with seven three-pointers en route to a career-high 27 points. The outburst propelled NIU from a 15-point halftime deficit to a 77-74 road win.
Current NIU assistant coach Heather Oesterle was on the bench watching York's 27-point performance, only she was coaching the RedHawks. Oesterle spent five seasons with Miami before making the move to NIU at the beginning of the 2008-09 season.
THE SERIESMiami leads the all-time series with NIU, 13-12. The margin is narrow both in DeKalb, where the Huskies lead 8-6, and in Oxford, where the RedHawks hold a 6-4 edge.Northern Illinois has won the last five outings against Miami, including a 14-point win at the Convocation Center last season. NIU head coach Carol Owens has not lost to the RedHawks in five seasons on the bench.LAST TIME AGAINST MIAMISenior Aileen Rossouw came off the bench and scored a career- and game-high 18 points to lead the NIU to an 80-66 win over Miami University.Rossouw, who went 7-of-12 for the game from the field and 4-for-4 from the free throw line, had a stretch where she scored 11-straight points for the Huskies and 14 of 17. With Northern Illinois (12-11, 7-3) leading 47-43 with 13:17 left to play, Rossouw drove to the basket and made her first of four straight field goals, sparking the Huskie offense.Kylie York drained a three pointer to give NIU a 61-52 lead with 9:40 left in the game. Rossouw completed her incredible run with an old fashioned three-point play to give the Huskies a 64-54 lead with 8:55 left to play.Northern Illinois' offense rebounded from its worst shooting performance of the season with a solid 42.6 percent field goal percentage from the field, including 44.4 percent from beyond the arc. Miami (Ohio) shot 41.8 percent from the field, but were held to 23.1 percent from three-point territory.The Huskies had three players finish in double figures. In addition to Rossouw, Jessie Wilcox had 16 points and a game-high seven assists, while Mauvolyene Adams had 10 points and a team-high nine boards. NIU took care of the ball as well, with a season-low six turnovers.Northern Illinois' bench had its best night of the season, scoring a season-high 41 points. Becky Smith and Marke Freeman each scored nine points.ABOUT THE REDHAWKSMiami and Northern Illinois enter Wednesday's contest with identical 2-4 league records, but the RedHawks have gone just 4-15 overall. That record includes an opening day win over Bucknell, followed by a 10-game losing streak.Miami has MAC wins over Ohio (66-58) and Buffalo (62-55), with losses to East Division rivals Kent State (50-39), Akron (55-40) and Bowling Green (85-65). Most recently, the RedHawks lost a road game at West Division leader Toledo by seven points.Freshman guard Courtney Osborn leads the team and ranks third in the MAC with 18.3 points per game, A graduate of Hamilton Southeastern High School, also the alma mater of NIU senior Kylie York, Osborn has been slowed to 14.3 points per game in MAC play.ON THE AIREvery NIU basketball game of the 2009-10 season can be heard on the Northern Illinois ISP Sports Radio Network. Women's games can be heard on 1360-AM WLBK and online at www.niuhuskies.com through Huskie All-Access.
20-5-5Marke Freeman is the only player in the Mid-American Conference to average at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists per game. Her 24.5 points per game lead the league, while her 5.2 assists per game are second best. She also ranks 16th in rebounding with a 5.8 average.CONNECT FOURJunior Marke Freeman was named MAC West Player of the Week, Monday, Jan. 25, after averaging 25.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game against Central Michigan and Buffalo. Freeman scored a career-high 36 against the Bulls, including two late lay-ups that finished a 16-point NIU comeback to send the game to overtime. The award is the second in three weeks for the Springfield, Ill. native. With Ebony Ellis' two Player of the Week selections, NIU has earned the honor four times in a season for the first time since rejoining the MAC in 1997-98.ANOTHER RECORD TO CHASESenior Kylie York is en route to becoming the 25th member of the Northern Illinois 1,000-Point Club. York has scored 915 points in her career at NIU. That total includes 747 points on 249 career three-pointers made, the most in Huskie history.York's career-high in points came two years ago at Miami. She buried a school-record seven three-pointers en route to 27 points. Her scoring outburst helped propel NIU from a 15-point halftime deficit to a three-point win. Current NIU assistant coach Heather Oesterle was on Miami's bench in the same role for that game."GUARDING" THE BOARDSNorthern Illinois guards Marke Freeman and Sarah Rogers both rank in the MAC's top-20 for rebounding in conference play. They are also the two shortest players on the list. Rogers, who stands 5-8, ranks ninth in the league with 7.7 boards per game. At just 5-5, Freeman ranks 16th with 5.8 per contest. Only one other guard is in the rankings. Miami's Ashleigh Brown, who stands 5-11, is tied for 18th (5.5 rpg).BIG MARGINS IN OVERTIMESince last season, NIU has gone 5-1 in overtime games. In the four wins, the Huskies have outdone their opponents by 6.9 points per game. Most recently, NIU beat Buffalo 93-88 after trailing by as much as 16 in the second half. The Huskies also defeated Loyola in OT this season, downing the Ramblers on the road, 74-65.CREATIVE SIDEMarke Freeman has been creating for her teammates at a high rate over the last seven games. After averaging 2.4 assists for the first nine games of the year, she's dished out 49 assists in the last eight match-ups (5.4 per game). That total includes a career-best nine-assist night against Toledo. Her rebounding is also up, from 3.7 to 5.8 per game.HEARTS ON SLEEVESNorthern Illinois has overcome three second-half deficits of nine or more this season. The Huskies trailed to Buffalo with 13 minutes left, and came back to win by five in overtime. NIU outscored UIC by 16 over the last nine minutes to extinguish the Flames by seven. The Huskies were down by 14 with 12 minutes left at Chicago State and came back to win by five. NIU also held off a charging Loyola team to win on the road by 10 in overtime.HAY-WOOD YA BLOCK A SHOT?Freshman forward Shaakira Haywood has wasted no time making herself known to players who venture into the paint. Haywood ranks 12th in the MAC in total blocked shots with six. The rookie swatted three attempts from Western Illinois, blocked consecutive tries by IUPUI, and had two key rejections in the win over Buffalo.


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Is 8 years old too old to be extremely attached to a stuffed animal?
For about two years, our 8 year old daughter has been carrying around a stuffed bear (his name is Furry). She doesn't take it to school but does bring it with our family when we go to the store, restaurants, public events, etc. She even says she's married to him! At first we thought this attachment was cute (even funny at times), but now we're starting to wonder: is this healthy behavior given her age? Should we start to 'wean' her off of Furry, and if so, how?! She cries when she can't find him, and gets angry sometimes if we don't address him, include him in family activities, or refer to him as a family member! At what age to children naturally outgrow such attachments?In Topics: My child's growth and development, Parenting / Our Family
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How can I help my Preschooler to fight his fear of darkness?
My toddler is very afraid of the dark. I have gone from a night-light to a small table lamp and now the main light of the room ON all night. And still he wakes-up and silently crawls into my bed in the middle of the night. The second I turn the light off he wakes-up and starts to cry anxiously and tells me there's monsters on the wall. I took away all the pictures from the wall, painted his room white, no big toys are visible.I have tried everything I can think of. Last thing I did was that I "introduced" him to my childhood imaginary friend that was a "super-angel" (my mom's idea) I told him the story off how my super-angel help me be brave. It has help a little but the light still has to remain on. He is a very good boy, loves to play, full of energy. In my house no one watches horror movies or 'ugly' movies like my son likes to call them. Actually everything else in his rutine is totally normal for a 4 year-old boy. I really dont know what else to do, I'm getting anxious myself now
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Make some "monster be gone spray". Take a spray bottle and together (it's very important that you child be part of this - it helps them believe) fill it with water, put in a few drops of almond extract (just a few, otherwise the room will smell like it) and just 2-3 drops of blue food coloring. Then you tell him that monsters HATE the smell of almonds, and that the blue color is something that monsters are afraid of, and that they can see even the tiniest amount of blue (that way things don't turn blue when you spray them). Then every night before bed go on a hunt and spray all the places that monsters might hide.posted 07/17/2010 by merrynoliveira
One thought, you might try laying by his bed some night when it's dark, and see what you see. Is there any shadow that is cast by the moonlight or streetlight that might seem scary? Is there some texture in the wall that plays with the light and makes an image in spite of the color change? You know, you might try doing an activity with him that you do in the dark - go for a camping trip in the back yard, or start learning constellations and going star-gazing. It will give him an opportunity to be with you, safe, in the dark. hopefully, in the process, he will begin to become conditioned to the dark and start seeing the everyday explanations for those "monsters," and will also make some good memories of fun things that happen when the sun goes down.posted 07/16/2010 by JaneyRhino
go on monster hunts :)...if its one thats under the bed, take one of his teddys, (or whatever you have), and use it as a guard-bear...that is, after youve "cleared the area of monsters"...posted 07/16/2010 by sgruber1
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Have you ever driven past an old hubcap sitting on the side of the road and wondered what it could possibly become? If so, Mike from Blue Velvet Chair has your answer! She went on a hubcap hunt and came up with three greasy, grimy plastic hubcaps that were in need of a good scrubbing.
After their bath, Mike used spray paint and a other embellishments to turn the hubcaps into a beautiful, blooming wall garden. Meet Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather. I love these for an outside garden area but can also see them making super cute wall décor in a play area.
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Our overall goal is to do as much as is possible to prevent accidents happening. Because most accidents are caused by human error, Volvo Buses main task is to give the driver the best possible conditions for handling the vehicle safely in all situations.
This is where Volvo Buses' driver training provides a very sound base. In addition the bus itself is built upon a series of systems that all contribute to a high degree of preventative safety.
Another ambition is to provide safety features and equipment of different kinds in our vehicles, which assist the driver to manoeuvre it safely. It could be systems that warns or inter-acts. One example is the ESP-function of the electronic brake system.


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September 3, 2014 | Volume 101 / Number 36
Glasgow's new-look 2014 Scottie spikers head to this weekend's Choteau Invitational with valuable experience gained at their season debut in the Choteau tourney.
Coach Lori Dailey welcomes it. Her volleyball team is growing.
"If you're a stat person, the numbers from Choteau don't tell a very favorable story," Dailey told The Courier. "If, however, you look at the human side of things, you'll see that a very young and inexperienced Scottie volleyball team took to the court at an extremely competitive Choteau tournament and learned some critical lessons about sticking together and pla...
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Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing
Blackboard Collaborate (formerly eLive) is UAA's synchronous online classroom, available within Blackboard to deliver an effective learning experience through online, blended, and mobile learning.
Instructors can use this tool as a meeting space to engage online students in real time discussion, use for online class office hours, provide a space for students to collaborate, and open their virtual classroom to guest speakers.
All users can join Collaborate sessions from MAC or PC and from mobile device apps.
Getting Started with Collaborate
Add a Blackboard Collaborate Scheduling Manager Button to your Course
Adding a Blackboard Collaborate Scheduling Manager Button to the left navigation bar in your course makes it quick and easy for you and your students to access scheduled class sessions and recorded sessions for review.
Add a Button:
Setup Session Preferences - Optional Teleconference Setup
This area allows you to set default settings for the whole course, instead to save time when creating individual Collaborate sessions.
In Teleconference setup the moderator can choose to use the default teleconference numbers, which are long distance from Alaska, or add Department teleconference phone numbers and access codes. Using the Department teleconference codes charges the department for the calls at the negotiated rates. If students need to use the teleconference option the information they need is listed on the "Join Session" page.
Schedule Collaborate Sessions - 2 Options
As an instructor it is up to you to schedule your course Blackboard Collaborate sessions. You can choose to set up one semester long session using the semester start and end dates, leaving one link open to access new online meetings or you may set up one session per meeting date.
A semester long link gives one place to log in to sessions per your class calendar instructions, also students may log in and us a semester long session to meet online outside of class time. Scheduling a session per class meeting would be best if you are using the integrated grade center option to give points for attendance.
Below is the basic view of the BB Collaborate Scheduler User Interface:
How to Join Collaborate Sessions
Both instructors and students join Blackboard Collaborate sessions from the same link in the Blackboard Scheduling Manager. The live links are listed across the bottom portion of the interface screen. The TITLE of the session will be highlighted indicating it is a live link. Selecting this link will begin the Join Session process. Below is a screenshot of an example session link:
If you have not launched a Blackboard Collaborate session before you will NEED TO DOWNLOAD the Blackboard Collaborate Launcher to your computer. This new launcher is now REQUIRED FOR BOTH MAC AND PC environments and (available as of July 2014) serves as a platform for the Collaborate session.
For additional information visit Blackboard Help: Blackboard Collaborate Launcher for direct instructions go to Download Launcher on a PC or Download Launcher on a MAC
Record and Reuse Collaborate Sessions
As the moderator you can choose to record all or part of your Collaborate session. The RECORD tool will pop up as the moderator joins a new session. The moderator can toggle the record on or off at any time during an open Collaborate session.
The main record tools are located in the toolbar: Tools > Record. You can also locate the record indicator at the top left of the Collaborate window.
Recordings render to the Blackboard Collaborate server once the moderator stops the recording and ALL attendees leave the Collaborate session. This recording will list in the "Recordings" list in the course Blackboard Collaborate Scheduling Manager. The recordings can be reopended in Collaborate, downloaded as an MP4 video or MP3 audio file from this list.
Audio & Video Settings
Blackboard Collaborate sessions have the option of both audio and video interface. Users can access the audio and video set up features under the main toolbar in Tools. It is advisable to log in early and adjust the settings within the Collaborate session to make sure the microphone and camera connected to your computer are working appropriately.
It is suggested that all users of Collaborate use a speaker headset with a built in microphone for best results.
Each time you log into a new Collaborate session you can adjust your audio settings using Audio Wizard. Go to Tools > Audio > Audio Wizard and follow the instructions to connect your headset to Collaborate.
Moderator/Instructor Guides
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Rocking an hourglass frame—à la Marilyn Monroe, Sofia Vergara or Salma Hayek—is hot. Sexy. Beautiful. But when your waist measures a mere 20 inches and you weigh just 84 pounds? Um, eat something? Please???
That's the figure five-foot-six-inch Romanian model Ioana Spangenberg is sporting, London's Daily Mail reports, even though, she tells the newspaper, she eats fries, pizza and kebabs regularly.
"No one seems to believe it, but every day I eat three big meals and I snack on chocolate and crisps all the time," she tells The Sun. "I just have a small stomach. It's a bit like a gastric band; if I eat too much I feel sick."
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New York indie pop band Fun. will headline at the Wicker Park Festival tonight. According to Facebook, the band will play on the South Stage at approximately 9 p.m.
Formed in 2008, Fun. consists of Nate Ruess (formerly of The Format), Andrew Dost (formerly of Anathallo), and Jack Antonoff (of Steel Train). Their album Aim and Ignite consists of such singles as "At Least I'm Not As Sad (As I Used to Be)" and "All the Pretty Girls."
The Wicker Park Festival runs through tonight at 10 p.m. on North Milwaukee Avenue, between North Avenue and Wood Street. There is a $5 suggested donation. For more information, go to the event's Facebook page.


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DeKALB - The Kathi Bennett era took another step forward, Monday, as the Northern Illinois women's basketball team had its first practice under the Huskies' new coach.
Bennett put the team through the paces for just over two hours, much of which surrounded developing her new team's identity.
"Overall I was pleased; I thought we had pretty good intensity" Bennett said. "We have a great ceiling to get better, and that is the most exciting thing."
Renowned as one of the best teachers in women's basketball, Bennett has achieved a career record of 296-178 (.624) in 17 years on the bench. Monday's practice was her first as a head coach since 2005, her final year at Indiana before taking a health-related leave from the profession.
"I was nervous all day, and stepping between the lines was a little bit of a rush," Bennett said. "Thank goodness I've got good assistants, let's put it that way."
If Bennett was nervous, it didn't show on the court, as she professed attention to detail and fundamentals.
"We're going to really work fundamentals," Bennett said. "We have got the extra time to do that, so we are going to work our fundamentals to death."
Bennett also put in the first pieces of her trademark `pack' defense, a system vastly different than the Huskies' previous scheme.
"All our defensive aspects are different than last year," junior guard Courtney Shelton said. "It's a lot more talking, it's a lot more intense. You're always on your feet, always seeing the ball."
After one full practice, Bennett was impressed by her team's thirst for knowledge and will to improve.
"They're hungry, they want to learn, they want to get better," Bennett said. "I think we can be a really good defensive team once we put it all together."
The Huskies return three starters: All-Mid-American Conference performers Marke Freeman and Ebony Ellis, and Shelton, who started every game of 2009-10. Four other returning letterwinners and five newcomers round out a roster that is picking up the pace on the practice floor, while coming together as a team.
"The overall intensity level in practice, I feel like, is a lot higher," Shelton said. "Our chemistry level keeps rising, throughout practice, throughout everyday being together."
Tickets for the 2010-11 season are on sale now, and can be purchased by calling (815) 752-6800 or online at NIUHuskies.com. The Huskies start the year, Nov. 10, with an exhibition at home against UW-Parkside. The regular season opener is set for Nov. 13 at Minnesota.


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If not mistaken, there are more people out there that read and listen to the news, from Flint and regions beyond, without the rose-colored lenses of a legal tint? With that being a case, then why does the news media, from a Channel 7 News reporter Thursday, reporting on attorney Geoffrey Fieger's misuse of the "P-word" for "polygraph," to the IPAD ABAJOURNAL "there's an app for that," reporter Martha Neil report's that the famous defense attorney said, without explaining the term to the laymen public. Why does mentioning that word, represent a crime in the court room of the judge.
Apparently, in Judge Rae Lee Chabot's courtroom to err could be forgiven, but not in her presence can either attorney utter that multi-syllabled word having to do with attempting to establish credibility by medical equipment means. We understand that the machine is outlawed or even overruled, but why is this the case -- and why does the mere mentioning of the word, stand to cost either or any attorney not only a fine, but the judge clarified her remarks -- by adding that jail time could and quite possibly would be imposed for the faux pas?
The ABAJOURNAL cited the Detroit Free Press coverage of the the murder trial in which Fieger is representing defendant Jonathan Belton, who is accused of shooting an Oak Park public safety officer following a traffic stop.
The court's and those who ply their trade and their might in them, are more powerful than the social institutions that apparently foster and provide for them. Now if we just had a judge in Flint that could impose a penalty on people who use the "N-word" or the "W-word," you see where this is heading, don't you? Apparently, free-speech is somewhat limited in the legal system, and not outside of it, well in Michigan anyway.


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http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/5383230/Early-Hitchcock-film-found -in-NZ A rare early film from Alfred Hitchcock that was unearthed in New Zealand has been labelled "priceless" by historians of the suspense master. The National Film Preservation Foundation and the New Zealand Film Archive found part of Alfred Hitchcock's 1923 film <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_White_Shadow_%28film%29> The White Shadow following an international search. It is considered to be the earliest feature film for which the celebrated director is credited. Hitchcock, who was just 24 at the time, was the writer, assistant director, editor and production designer on the melodrama. The lost film starred Betty Compson as twin sisters - one good, and the other "without a soul". The New Zealand Film Archive announced today that the film turned up among a cache of unidentified American nitrate prints held in the archive for the last 23 years. However, only the first three reels of the six-reel feature have been found and no other copy is known to exist. New Zealand projectionist and collector Jack Murtagh is credited for salvaging the film, as well as other silent-era movies. After he died in 1989, the nitrate prints were sent to the Film Archive by his grandson, Tony(Continue reading)


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This weekend I knew was going to be a challenge I am having cravings do to T.O.M. coming soon and I would be out away from my safety of good food choices. I drank my morning Vi shake ,packed plenty of water and prepare a cream-cheese wrapped in corned beef snack. I was ready ....or so I thought. Hubby and I dive about an hour to the Chena Hot Springs to enjoy the day with friends. Got tickets for the things we wanted to do then decided to go to the restaurant. They were still serving breakfast so I got a ham eggs and cheese croissant. not a bad choice I ate half and was satisfied next we walked off our meal and checked out the reindeer and ducks I saw a moose that was exciting, then on to our first activity ATV Tour. I had a great time saw three more moose and a calf and some great sights. Next was the Ice museum where I declined the appletini even thou I really wanted an ice glass lol but hey I wanna be healthy and I was only half way thru my day. We all decide to go to the movies back in town so we headed back. I stopped home made a quick omelet and changed clothes. At the movies Hubby got a large fruit punch and small popcorn. Great he was being supportive didnt buy the jumbo. It didnt help once seated I dug my hand in the popcorn and then............I drank the punch! I knew it was gonna happen. I consumed about 70 carbs total on sat. I dont know if this will send me out of ketosis but I hope not. I dont want to deal with the headaches and feeling that come with going back. I decided that this is the lifestyle I want to live I feel its the best for me. I have been able to have most things and found that whipcream on jello is awesome for my sweet craving when pmsing and pork rinds help with the chip cravings so I need to work on living outside my home. I cant seem to resist the movie pop corn and I dont want to ban myself from the theater. The popcorn isnt so bad maybe I just need to buy a water instead of drinking hubby drink.
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You have Incredible will power...you GO girl!!!!!
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Actually it sounds like you did pretty well with all those temptations!
The carbs will knock you out of ketosis for a few hours to a day or so, but if you're back on track you'll start burning fat again soon. Alcohol, for instance, will shut down ketosis instantly, because your body needs to take care of it ASAP and everything else takes a back seat for a while. It temporarily actually DROPS your blood glucose, but by morning it will generally spike again.
If you get PMS cravings you can also try small servings (1-2 tablespoons) of flavored whipped cream cheese. The strawberry is usually very good, I'm not so fond of the blueberry, though. And I usually keep Reddi Whip and Chocolate Reddi Whip on hand for those hormonal cravings! As long as they don't send you into a binge they're not too damaging. If they DO set you up for cravings then don't mess with them.
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I think you did a pretty good job on your fun day. Try to increase your water today and add in one cup of hot green tea with a lemon to help detox but I think you will be fine.
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It's June and that means it's really grilling season! Today's recipe feature is Grilled Salmon and Brown Butter Couscous. The salmon is dry rubbed with a mix of salt, white pepper, ground fennel seeds, coriander and sugar and then grilled to perfection. The couscous is made extra delicious with a bit of browned butter and pine nuts. Add your favorite grilled vegetables to create a fantastic meal. Healthy and joyous eating!
Grilled Salmon and Brown Butter Couscous (Recipe courtesy Mary Drennan)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 cup uncooked couscous
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground fennel seeds
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Four (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets
- Cooking spray
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook 3 minutes or until browned. Add pine nuts; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add couscous; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add wine and broth; bring to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; stir in rind, juice, ¼ teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
Combine white pepper and next 4 ingredients (through ¼ teaspoon salt) in a small bowl. Coat salmon fillets with cooking spray. Sprinkle fillets with spice mixture. Place salmon on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill over medium-high heat 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Serve with couscous and your favorite grilled vegetables. Serving yield = 4 servings.


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About Russelman
The article states that the family hailed from Rathmelton, in Donegal. This link is not known to the family, although I don't doubt that we may have distant cousins there. I, and other family members have carried out research into the history of the wider family and collected a significant quantity of documentary and other records.
William Gallagher, was born in 1821 in Donegal, Ireland. Little is currently known about his early years but in 1847, as the country was gripped by famine following the failure of the potato crop he married Catherine. They set up home in a small, thatched cottage in the village of Ballyholey, in the townland of Ballyholey
Far, Donegal. William worked as a labourer on the land and by April 1849, Catherine gave birth to a daughter, Anne (known as Nancy). By 1850, they had a son, James, followed, in 1854 by another son, Charles. Other children were to follow; Matthew, circa 1858, William in March 1860, Daniel in May 1862, Catherine (Cassie) in 1863, Mary Anne in 1864 and Mary Jane in February 1866. William became a well-known character in Ballyholey, growing to almost seven feet tall and earning the nickname Lang Willie. Williams life was to be tainted through tragedy, losing three of his four sons to illness. Little is known about Matthew, although family folklore suggests he may have been a Fenian who fled to Argentina to escape arrest. It is believed that he died in Buenos Aires in 1885, cause unknown.
Charles met and fell in love with Mary Lecky, from Drumbeg, near Raphoe, Donegal, and on 23 July 1882, he married her in the Roman Catholic chapel in St Johnston, Donegal. His brother William and Marys brother James Lecky stood as witnesses. Shortly afterwards Charles and his new bride emigrated to Glasgow, in Scotland. They set up home in 52 Blackthorn Street, Maryhill where, on 16 July 1883 their daughter Catherine was born.
Sadly, less than a fortnight later, on 29 July 1883, Charles father died of pneumonia in his cottage in Ballyholey. He was 62 years old. His wife Catherine was to join him following her death from heart disease on 6 February 1891, aged 72 years.
Following the death of his father Charles returned to Donegal where, in 1885 his wife gave birth to a daughter, Mary Anne. Three years later came the birth of a son. He was baptised William, in accordance with the family tradition of naming the eldest son of the eldest son after his grandfather.
The family subsequently left Donegal and moved to the nearby city of Derry. They set up home at No.137 Lecky Road, where six other children were born between 1889 and 1898. These were; Margaret (28 June 1889), Jane (5 May 1891), James (18 May 1893), Charles (11 May 1897).
By 1901, the family were living at No. 1 Donegal Place, in Derry. William was initially a messenger boy who subsequently found work on the docks in Derry. Some years later the family moved again, this time to No. 72 Foyle Road in the city. It was from this address, on Christmas Day 1916, that William married Mary Feeney, the daughter of a sailor,Daniel Feeney, in the nearby Long Tower chapel.
Mary had been a neighbour of Williams, living at No.28 Orchard Row and they subsequently set up home together at No. 31 Orchard Row.
In 1917, William and Mary were blessed with a son, named Charles after his grandfather. Two years later a second son was born. He was named Daniel, after his maternal grandfather.
During World War Two Daniel was a member of the Irish army. It was while posted to Cork in the Irish Republic he met and subsequently married Monica (Mona) Roche. As the war progressed Daniels father died in 1942, aged 54 years. When the war ended, Daniel became a clerk for the Irish Electricity Supply Board
(ESB) and was posted to Ballyshannon, in Donegal.
Post Script; The descendants of Williams sons Charles and 'Lang Willie' remained close and many remain in touch to this day.It is not known if any of the other siblings survived or had descendants. It would be wonderful to find out if there were offspring from the other children of William (James, Charles, Daniel, Mary Anne and Mary Jane).


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CHICAGO — The vast majority of managers may be generally satisfied with the distributor or distributors serving them, but it hasn't stopped many from shopping for new blood during the past year, according to the results of American Laundry News' Wire survey this month.
Roughly 48% of respondents say they're "very satisfied," and another 25.9% say they're "somewhat satisfied" with their distributors. Approximately 11% are "neither satisfied nor dissatisfied." Equal shares of 7.4% say they're "somewhat dissatisfied" or "very dissatisfied."
But even in light of that mostly positive assessment, roughly 52% of respondents say they've "shopped" for a new distributor serving their region in the past year.American Laundry News asked respondents which distributor services were most important to their operation, inviting them to select all that apply from nine possibilities. Supplying chemical and/or nonchemical supplies, at 69.2%, is most important, followed by equipment maintenance/repair and parts supply, each of which were chosen by 53.8% of respondents.
Next were equipment selection and installation (34.6%), staff training (23.1%) and "other" (15.4%, with several respondents mentioning textiles). Design, consulting and construction (11.5%), financing assistance (7.7%) and equipment rebuilding (3.8%) rounded out the bottom three in this survey.
For managers whose distributors don't offer certain added services, or for those who simply haven't taken advantage of what's out there, staff training, at 31.8%, interests them most (respondents were asked to select one service). Equipment maintenance/repair (22.7%) and supplying chemical and/or nonchemical supplies (18.2%) also garnered significant interest.
How are distributors doing at keeping managers informed about the products and services they offer? Equal shares of 26.9% described their distributor's marketing effort as "excellent" or "average." Roughly 23% called it "above average." More than 15% of respondents called the marketing work "poor," while 7.7% said "below average."
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The Largest Enemy Fleet ever Encountered
What's the largest enemy fleet you've ever battled against in either Skirmish or galactic conquest?
The largest fleet I've ever encountered consisted of-
76 A-wing squadrons
22 Y-wing squadrons
36 Mk II frigates
8 Neb B frigates
12 Gunships
13 Correlian (spelling?) corvettes
15 or 16 Maurader cruisers
I only had-
1 fleet commander
5 Imperial star destroyers
7 Victory cruisers
4 tartan cruisers
4 Broadside cruisers
1 Interdictor
Surprisingly I won the battle! :king1:
Despite the seemingly huge fleets the AI builds I have never seen the AI build Mon Calimari cruisers though. I'm sure the battle would have turned out differently if they had 20 or 30 Mon Cals.
I had to once face 50 Mon Cals at once with only 30 ISD's...and a few other ships
Well, Ive only encountered a fllet with 7 X-wings, 7 Y-wings, 7 A-wings, 1 Assault Frigate, 6 Nebulon-B's, 4 Marauder's, Ackbar, and Luke, I destroyed their station and a bunch of their frigates and they retreated, But I use scouts to my advantage, I tend to see the enemy fleets before I attack and make sure I create one larger, oh they also had 5 Correllian Corvettes, and 5 Gunboats, and the Sundered Heart, but like I said I went for the station then took out as many of their frigates as I could before they ran.
Not suprising to me either, I have encountered a lot, If it is a large amount of fighters, use space artillary units. If it of corvetts concentrate on the space station and frigate units. I have defied logic so many times it does not seem to matter, I know the counter.
I once encountered 147 tie scout squads and 3 acclamators. xD
lol, wow, over due of fighters. That must have been a quick game though.
The enemy (espacially rebels) are only building a hell lot of small fighters... A-wings, X-wings, Y-wings, choos-random-letter-from-the-alphabet-wings xD... All fine but with 3 Tartan's you crush them all...
and if you are rebels you can lock the x foils so the xwings are harder to hit
The largest fleet that I have seen had 163 Corvettes , 142 Gunboats, 18 Neb-B Cruisers,
34 X-Wing, 29 A-Wing, 4 Y-Wing, and 3 Mon Cal Cruisers. and the funniest thing is that he had every hero he could possibly have.
I only had 42 ISD's, 5 Tartans, 64 Victory, 2 Interdictor, and 5 Broadside cruisers. But on the planet I had the Planetary Gun, No to mention a level 5 Space Station.
At the end i only had few ships left but they only had the Sundered Heart and Akbar.
well my largest enemey fleet, was 5 Mon Cals, 123 corvetes 55 gunboats 34 Nebulon Crusiers. And 39 x-wings16 y-wings, plus all space heros. I had 35 ISD, 45 Victory i Tartan, 1 Interdecter
my enemy's fleet
what do you think of
home one
50 x-wing
40 a-wing
32 b-wing,
15 y-wing,
30 mk2 frigates
25 nebulon-b frigates
34 corilian corvettes
22 gunboats.
15 marauders
i had
3 imperial star destroyers
1 acclamator
2 interdictors
2 tartan patrol cruisers
lvl 5 space station
well, because of the bug in the rebel AI, they retreat when they lost a sertain amount of units, so every time i lose maybe 1 acclamator, 2 tartan patrol cruisers, and maybe 1 interdictor, but for the rest, I win every time
Playing my own modded game....
153 Mon-Cal Cruisers
298 X-Wings
1,243 A-Wings
22 gunboats
I had:
Not surprisingly, I saved. Then Started the map in tactical. The game froze. I hit auto-resolve. My guy got p3ned. came back w/50 ssd's, and I STILL lost in Auto-Resolve.
18 2-M tanks
4 AT-ATs
20 Tartan cruisers(!)
34 Stormtroopers(!!!)
16 TIE Maulers
8 Field Commanders
2 Broadside cruisers
12 AT-STs
Took forever to kill, kep retreating again and again between planets.
On Geonosis:
Lv 3 SS
5 Core. Gunships
On Ryloth:
Home One
1 Assault Frigate
2 Core. Corvettes
Sundered Heart
Millenium Falcon
2 X-wings
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St. Lucie County chikungunya fever victim Linda Sampson speaks out
FORT PIERCE, Fla. - St. Lucie County is taking action to prevent another case of chikungunya fever. On Wednesday, the health department announced one person has been diagnosed with the mosquito-borne disease.
Linda Sampson thought it was just back pain instead it turned out to be chikungunya fever. She says if it can happen to her, it can happen to anyone.
"It doesn't drive you to run to the doctor very quickly, and that's the one thing I would tell people, just go and get checked. At least this way you know what you're dealing with," she says.
Sampson doesn't remember getting bit by a mosquito. She says the pain started suddenly two weeks ago. She woke up one morning with back pain. Last week she went to the doctor, was tested and found out it was chikungunya fever.
"You start thinking, 'No way, that can't be me, I'll go play a lottery ticket first.' You know, that's what I said, and I was not going to go get tested because there was nothing to force me," Sampson said.
She's feeling much better today.
"I'm all right," says Sampson, "There's aches and pains and that's the biggest pain in the neck right now, not to be funny, but it's still in the joints and it still gives a little zing once in a while. But other than that, I feel fine."
Sampson lives on South 11th Street, a residential area north of Dan McCarty School. She did not need to be hospitalized and is recovering at home, but health officials worry that Sampson might not be the only one.
People living in the area say they've heard of chikungunya fever but never thought it would strike in their own backyard.
"It's crazy, it's dangerous," says neighbor Joseph Desir.
Now neighbors worry there could be others.
"Very concerned," says resident Jody Marie, "There's a lot of children in this neighborhood and a lot of older folks and some of them may get very ill."
That's why the St. Lucie County Health Department plans to go door-to-door in the next week.
"To test good specimens to find other people who may have been infected," says County Health Officer Larry Lee.
In the meantime, people are taking precautions around their homes to keep mosquitoes away.
"I apply some sprays, some bug sprays," says Desir.
"I'm checking my home, turning any water over," says Marie.
But not everyone does that. We found a fountain outside a house. It was filled with water and mosquito larvae. That's big red flag for health officials after this diagnosis.
Here are some tips to keep mosquitoes away from you and your house:
*Drain standing water from items like garbage cans, gutters, buckets, birdbaths
*Wear bug spray. Repellents with DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus and IR353 are effective
*Cover doors and windows with screens and repair any holes.
Symptoms of chikungunya fever include a sudden onset of a high fever (over 102 degrees), severe joint pain, muscle pain, rash and headaches. Symptoms typically show up between three and seven days after a bite from an infected mosquito.


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David Riggs was participating in an air show in China, despite being a United States citizen with a suspended pilot's license. During a rehearsal for the show, Riggs was reportedly practicing a trick stunt in the rain. Accompanied by his Chinese translator, Riggs crashed the plane.
The Chicago Sun-Times reported, "Divers found the body of a missing U.S. stunt pilot whose plane crashed into a lake in northeast China."
The plane he was flying was a high-performance single-engine Lancair 320 plane that was not equipped with a black box recorder. While there is no official ruling of the cause of the accident, there has been some controversy regarding the decision made by Riggs to fly in such adverse weather conditions.
The Chicago Sun-Times reported, "Riggs' website touts his credentials as a holder of several aviation speed world records, but doesn't mention the fact his U.S. pilot's license had been suspended twice."
To see a full list of reasons behind both of his license suspensions, check out the entire Chicago Sun-Times article.


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CSC 341 Introduction to Automata, Computabiligy, and Formal Languages
An introduction to theoretical computer science. Finite state machines and regular expressions. Context—free languages and push-down automata. Turing machines, effective computability, and the Halting Problem. Offered irregularly.
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Follow the migration of love with this beautiful Alchemy necklace. Twin swallows swoop downwards, the red crystal heart supported in its bower between them, all hung on a pewter chain. The intricate details of feathers are carefully cast for maximum effect without crowding the shape of the miniscule birds, while the crystal is faceted to catch the light.
As one of the earliest additions to the UL17 urban range in 2010, the Swallow Heart necklace is an elegant and fitting tribute to love and happiness, beautifully crafted without a trace of the macabre.
The style of the swallows is inspired by the standard tattoo motif, but the delicacy of the detail and the supporting chain make this necklace universally charming: the perfect token for a beloved, or a treat for yourself.
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Paul Mitchell Creatives Ultra Finishing Spray 8 oz This spray is designed to support your style with lasting, flexible hold. Adds brilliant shine and conditon while protecting against moisture loss through a unique blend of stats-of-the-art ingredients. This quick-drying formula is the perfect finishing touch for any style.


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Rose Ball in Tralee
2010-08-21 10:00:00
The Rose Ball at the Carlton Hotel Tralee last night was full of glamour and excitement as the 32 Roses were introduced to the people of Tralee. Charmaine Kenny, the current Rose of Tralee, made a wonderful speech describing her action packed year and all the interesting places that she visited through out the World.
Earlier in the evening, before the festivities kicked off, the judges and Dáithí Ó'Sé were introduced to the Roses and their Escorts. I had already met most of the Roses briefly at events throughout the week but it was great to get the chance to speak to them all individually.
Throughout the night there were some early nerves visible as the events gets closer to the judging process. I'm really looking forward to the selection nights where my role as a judge really begins although I must admit I'm a little bit nervous myself!


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The driver is the longest, biggest, and most expensive golf club found in a bag. However, it is considered to be one of the most difficult golf clubs for a beginner to learn how to hit well. Because of this, some beginner golfers have a hard time choosing the perfect driver that is appropriate for them. There are several things that people should remember when choosing the best golf driver, especially if they are starting out.
Large Clubheads
People who are starting to play golf are fortunate in the sense that virtually all drivers made in the past five years have 460cc clubheads, which is the maximum size allowed by the USGA — and drivers that have large clubheads are more forgiving for game improvement. These golf clubs have the capability to produce the best possible shots, even when the ball is not precisely struck on the sweetspot.
A beginner golfer should often rely on this forgiveness element in order to get the most fun out of their golf learning experience. Some of the best drivers that feature a large clubhead are the Callaway RAZR Fit driver and the Titleist 910 driver.
Graphite and Regular Flex Clubs Are Great
Aside from choosing a driver that has a large clubhead, people should pair it with golf clubs that have a stiff or even extra stiff flex club shaft. A golf driver that features a large clubhead and is made with a graphite club shaft has the capability to help a golf beginner hit the ball more consistently. This is because these club shafts are more flexible and will enable a beginner golfer to effectively accelerate the impact of the clubhead when it hits the golf ball. A greater impact on the golf ball will effectively increase its traveling distance.
Loft Is Important
One of the properties that most beginner golfers forget when choosing a golf driver is its loft. Golf beginners should choose a driver that has a higher loft. This is because a ball that is being hit by a club with a lower loft will be more affected by side spin. Due to this, it can be very hard for golf beginners that have less than perfect swings to get their ball to fly straighter and higher.
Grip Is Important
People should also consider the driver's grip when they are purchasing a club. A good grip will enable a golf player to effectively control their golf club while making a shot. At the same time, it enables their hands to work together effectively to build swing speed and deliver the clubhead to the ball at a square angle, which results in more accurate shots.
Now, go find a driver that is suited for you and start playing and practicing! The best way to learn how to properly hit your new driver is to hit the range and start swinging!
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Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill is a restaurant franchise offering fresh, healthy and authentic Mediterranean food. They recently introduced a whole wheat laffa wrap and gluten-free pita to its nationwide menu offerings guests the option of ordering wheat, white or gluten-free pita as well as whole wheat or white laffa wrap(s).
Did you know? The pre-baked, gluten-free pita is provided by MyBread Bakery, a 100 percent dedicated gluten- and nut-free wholesale bakery in Chicago.
Garbanzo tested the gluten-free pita in three Colorado locations in November 2013 and received very positive guest feedback.
With healthy, made-from-scratch items and a nearly 90 percent gluten-free menu, Garbanzo is known for healthful meals that also cater to guests with food allergies or sensitivities. The new whole wheat laffa provides a more fiber-rich option, while the gluten-free pita offers gluten intolerant guests a bread alternative.
"We are always interested in providing healthy options that enable guests to customize their meals specifically to their dietary needs or preferences," says Alon Mor, Garbanzo founder, president and CEO. "Our addition of whole wheat laffa wraps and gluten-free pita help customers do just that. We are very happy to introduce these two new baked goods to our menu."
Garbanzo offers guests a variety of authentic Mediterranean items with an emphasis on flavor, freshness and quality, as well as a healthy trans-fat free menu. Guests have the ability to customize every meal with items such as pita, laffa, falafel, shwarma, hummus, seasoned rice, sauces and dressings. For more information about Garbanzo, click here.


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In May of 1983 "California" magazine published an article written by Ehud Yonay. The title of that article was "Top Guns" and it told the story of naval aviators perfecting their skills at the Miramar Naval Air Station in southern California. That article caught the attention of a major Hollywood producer who thought that just maybe the basic concept could be turned into a very exciting movie. The rights were bought, several scripts were written and in three years one of the best movies ever made was released to enthusiastic movie goers worldwide. "Top Gun" rocked the world. Its depiction of naval aviation was roaringly inaccurate, but its entertainment value was and remains one of the most fun movies to watch in the history of the medium. I mention this just to prove the point that great things can flow from humble beginnings.
Consequently I will now introduce you to a vastly different project which while different on virtually every level is nevertheless a project that does share two commonalities with "Top Gun." One is that it has emerged from a very humble beginning, and the other is that this project also looks very seriously at "the need for speed."
Roughly eight years ago now a nice family from America's Pacific Northwest became infatuated with the sport of inline speed skating. Very quickly the children embraced the sport and the parents fully supported their kids. As it turns out inline speed skating is a very fascinating sport and there is abundant speed. No missiles and bombs and carrier landings to be sure, but plenty of speed.
It didn't take long for this unique family to jump fully into the inline speed skating world with an unprecedented level of commitment. Nothing has changed save for two of their children getting married and moving on but to this day there are ten of them all living in and traveling in their motor home; going from one speed skating competition to another. Along the way this genuinely amazing family has won thousands of trophies and medals but far more importantly thousands of friends. This is one extraordinary family, their name is Akana and in just a few short days a documentary film "The Amazing Akanas" will be released worldwide through Amazon.com.
Now I will make it abundantly clear that the thirty minute documentary about the Akana family and their passion, inline speed skating, has some entertainment value but it falls far short of the magnificent movie "Top Gun." That, however, is not the point. The point is that their story is so unique, so compelling and so fluid that what needs to happen is for their lives to get captured on reality TV. To that end I have committed to helping them reach out to reality TV producers until the right connection is made. For everyone with an interest you can learn much more by visiting this web link: http://ronirwin.net/tv-quest.html.
But way beyond that goal lies a much more important objective. The Akana family and their many friends in the world of inline speed skating are devoted to the notion of getting their beloved sport into the Olympic Games. It is a noble and proper goal and a goal that can, with commitment, be achieved. Having been myself fully introduced to this incredible sport I truly believe it would add a fantastic element to the Olympic Games. Go visit the link above and odds are you to will become a fan. This is no F-14 but it is sure is one heck of a lot of fun.
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WASHINGTON – Today, as part of the President's all-of-the-above energy approach and Climate Action Plan, the Energy Department announced awards for five companies to lead key nuclear energy research and development projects supporting advanced reactor technologies. These projects will receive $13 million in cost-share agreements to help address significant technical challenges to the design, construction and operation of next generation nuclear reactors, based off needs identified by industry designers and technical experts.
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Energy today announced that Secretary Ernest Moniz will serve as a keynote speaker for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy's (ARPA-E) Energy Innovation Summit, which will be held from Feb. 9-11, 2015 in National Harbor, Md. In addition, other renowned speakers at the Summit will include, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, University of California President Janet Napolitano, CPS Energy CEO Doyle N. Beneby, DBL Investors Founder and Managing Partner Nancy Pfund, SolarCity CEO Lyndon Rive and Archer Daniels Midland Company Chairman and CEO Patricia Woertz. Additional speakers will be announced as the agenda is finalized.
WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Energy launched a new $2.3 million pilot program to accelerate the transfer of innovative clean energy technologies from the DOE's National Laboratories into the commercial marketplace
WASHINGTON – Building on President Obama's Climate Action Plan to cut carbon pollution and continue U.S. leadership in clean energy innovation, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz today announced more than $53 million for 40 innovative research and development (R&D) projects that aim to drive down the cost of solar energy, tackling key aspects of technology development in order to bring innovative ideas to the market more quickly. Supporting the development of next generation photovoltaic (PV) solar technologies and advanced manufacturing processes, and addressing both hardware and non-hardware "soft" costs of solar installation, these awards support advancements that will help reduce the cost of solar energy and make solar electricity more affordable and accessible for all Americans.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, the Department of Energy and Skyonic Corporation marked the opening of a major project demonstration for converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into commercial products. This new plant will use a first-of-its-kind process to capture 75,000 tons of CO2 from a San Antonio, Texas, cement plant and convert the greenhouse gas into other products, including sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate, hydrochloric acid and bleach.
WASHINGTON — Marking another milestone in the Administration's support of clean energy technologies that will diversify our energy portfolio and help transition the U.S. toward a low-carbon future, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz will deliver remarks today at the grand opening of Abengoa's second-generation cellulosic ethanol plant in Hugoton, Kansas as part of Energy Action Month.
As a part of the Administration's effort to support greater energy efficiency through the Better Buildings Challenge, the Energy Department today recognized the cities of Beaverton and Hillsboro, as well as the Portland Public School District for their leadership in reducing energy use.
Building on the Administration's efforts to double energy productivity and help American businesses save money by saving energy, the Energy Department today recognized 11 companies that have met ambitious energy-efficiency goals through the Better Buildings, Better Plants Program. Across the country, manufacturers spend more than $200 billion each year to power their plants.
To commemorate the 37th anniversary of the Department of Energy's (DOE) opening in 1977 and to kick off National Energy Action Month, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz today hosted the first Schlesinger Medal Ceremony and Symposium on Energy Security.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As a part of the Administration's effort to support greater energy efficiency through the Better Buildings Challenge, the Energy Department today announced the first data center owners and operators who have committed to reduce their energy use by at least 20 percent over the next decade.
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ASK IRA: Can Beasley, Wade co-exist?
Q: Do you think that because the Heat already has a superstar in Dwyane Wade that Beasley does not have the proper room to become what he truly is? – George.
A: That very well could be possible. But it also is possible that Beasley would max out as a second option on a winning team. I've said it before and I'll say it again, put Beasley with the 'Wolves or Warriors and he would be 20-10. Whether he would win is another issue.
Q: I'm a big Beasley fan, but assuming the Nets get the first pick and take John Wall, wouldn't a Beasley-Cook trade for Devin Harris make sense for both sides? — David.
A: I spoke to someone in New Jersey about that and was told that as long as Rod Thorn is in charge there, it is highly unlikely he would be willing to take on Beasley. From the Heat's perspective, it would make sense if a Bosh or Stoudemire or even Boozer were landed. By the way, my latest gut feeling is that if the Lakers go out early, keep an eye on a Bosh sign-and-trade with the Lakers, possibly involving Bynum and/or Odom.
Q: I thought it was a horrible decision to pull Joel Anthony (for Beasley) with three minutes to go in Game 4, after Spo' called the timeout, with the Heat up eight. He was playing great defensively, grabbed an offensive rebound, was setting great screens for Wade, and was extremely active. — Q.B.
A: After the Celtics pulled Kendrick Perkins at that break for Michael Finley, Erik did not have much of a choice. I thought Michael played well, especially with his putback at the shot-clock buzzer. And I liked Erik's offensive-defensive substitutions late in the game.
Q: Hey Ira, do you think that Chalmers has played better on both sides, offensively and defensively, than Arroyo this series? Arroyo on Rondo has proven to be a disaster so far. — Jithin.
A: Neither has worked. The best option has been playing Dwyane on Rondo and having Dwyane advance the ball. The Heat, for the second postseason in a row, has been exposed by an opposing point guard.
Q: Ira, how bad is JO's ankle? If he's saying he may need offseason surgery then why not give him some rest? — Nick.
A: Because J.O. is someone the Heat needs to have any hope of extending this series.


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Whales Fab Fact 8: big fin The fin on a dolphin's back stabilises it as it moves through the water. Killer whales are classified as dolphins – they have the biggest dorsal fin of all whales. Killer whale cartoon by Anton van Helden Ko tā te urutira o te aihe mahi he whakataurite i… Read more »
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Whales Fab Fact 5
Whales Fab Fact 5: whales are clever! Large animals often have large brains. Dolphins have disproportionately large brains compared to their body size – just like humans. Whales and dolphins are highly intelligent. They belong to a handful of mammals that can recognise themselves in a mirror. This group includes humans, some apes, and some… Read more »
Meet Hemi the Hector's dolphin!
No, he's not the Easter Bunny, but here at Te Papa we're just happy that Hemi the Hector's dolphin made it in time for Easter. Hemi is the star of our new interactive game in Whales Tohorä, Dolphin Danger! Visit over Easter and help Hemi navigate his way through several life-threatening situations to the safety of… Read more »
Dolphin dangers
Marine mammals and the fishing industry don't always mix well. Yesterday the Department of Conservation released horrifying photos of dolphins caught by fishing trawlers in December off the west coast of the North Island. Yes, most commercial fishing companies are following the rules and will stop fishing as soon as they see there are dolphins around but something needs to… Read more »


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Oct. 10, 2006
Interview with Head Swimming Coach Cyndi Gallagher
Interview with Head Diving Coach Tom Stebbins
Cyndi Gallagher and the UCLA Bruin swim team will open up the 2006-07 season on Friday as they face Oregon State and UC Santa Barbara at 2:00 pm at the Men's Gym Pool (Student Activity Center).
Gallagher, entering her 19th season with UCLA, has never lost a dual meet contest to the Beavers or Gauchos, holding a 5-0 all-time record against OSU and 22-0 record against UCSB. This is not only the first meet of the season for the team, but the first opportunity to post a Pac-10 victory.
Eight senior swimmers will compete for the last time against Oregon State and UC Santa Barbara on Friday - Katie Arnold, Jeana Fuccillo, Jane Imagane, Courtney Iversen, Luisa Los-Santos, Isabel Miesner, Kate Nelson and Amy Thurman.
Transfers Cara Davidoff (Jr./Tulane) and Silke Nowotzin (So./Florida), along with six freshmen - Ashley Anlauf, Kirsten Byers, Julie Imagane, Alexandra Nalevanko, Hope Thurman and Katie Wong will get their first opportunity to swim in the UCLA blue and gold as they will compete for the first time as Bruins.
The dive team will not be competing this weekend because UCSB and OSU do not contest diving. Instead, the divers will have the weekend off before competing at the annual Blue & Gold Intrasquad on Friday, October 20 at the Sunset Recreation Center.


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"I promise I will not reveal our text messages," Kelly Rippa said to James Franco when he appeared on "Live! With Kelly and Michael" Friday April 4, 2014. Franco was slightly red-faced after an Instagram tryst gone wrong hit the public through gossip blogs. According to Us Weekly, Franco partook in a little social media flirtation with an almost 18-year-old Scottish girl on Wednesday April 2, 2014.
Franco, who is known for his hilarious parodies of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, asked the young lady, identified as Lucy Clode (Corde in some news articles), if he needed to rent a hotel room so that they could meet up. According to the LA Times, Franco met Clode when she was on a birthday trip to New York with her mother. Franco asked Clode to tag him in a video she later posted to Instagram.
Gawker has screenshots of the exchange between Franco and the young lady, where she tells him she will see him when she turns 18. Franco's hookups have been making headlines lately, after he was included on Lindsay Lohan's infamous list of lovers. Franco adamantly denied ever being intimate with Lohan, but could not deny scheming on a 17-year-old.
Rules to avoid online hookup embarassment
If you are looking for love online, do not make the mistake of having your hookups become fodder for laughs and being labeled a creepy perv. Here are some rules you may want to adhere to when browsing online hot spots for dates.
- Never "sext" a stranger (or anyone for that matter). Keep your clothes on! If you have not known this person for two decades, he or she is a stranger.
- Check I.D. before you flirt. Although the age of consent varies from state to state, you do not want to star in a remake of "To Catch A Predator".
- Remember most smartphones come with screen capture capabilities. Texts, pictures, and whatever else you send can be, and most likely will be, saved and reproduced.
- Know with whom you are communicating. Download video chat applications. No one should be "catfished" in this age of technology.
- Stop being so desperate (also known as "thirsty" in the social media world). The person you're flirting with online is not the last person on earth. Act like you have some dignity, self-respect, and common sense.
What do you think of Franco's online hookup attempt?


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International Athleticism
Students playing sports at the college level are devoted to athleticism. So much so that many travel thousands of miles to attend Queens and keep playing.
Ten percent of the 320 Queens Royals are international students. Sophomore swimmer Madeleine Wallmon is from Stockholm, Sweden. "Before graduating high school I knew I wanted to pursue a higher education and continue my swim career. Thus, I started looking at schools in the US," she said. She researched online, then decided to trust her intuition and come to Queens without ever having stepped foot on the campus.
"The greatest thing about swimming at Queens is the team itself," the sports communication major said. "Through all the hard and early practices we have created a special bond and friendships for life. My team is what makes me get through not only tough practices, but hard classes, studying and any other issues as well."
Soccer player Thiago Andrade was drawn to Queens because he already knew another Brazilian on the team. He transferred from a Kentucky university after Felipe Netto introduced him to coach Oliver Carias '05, a former international recruit from Guatemala. Andrade enjoys being coached by a fellow South American.
Sharing an apartment with two other Brazilians (Netto and tennis player Gustavo Munhoz) makes the business major "feel better about the distance." Andrade said, "we feel as if we were at home."
Recruiting internationally is challenging, conceded tennis head coach Brett Karpman '06, The former tennis recruit from Montreal, Canada, estimates he gets 50 emails daily from potential international students. Finding the right players is "a lot of work, but when it comes to this level of tennis that's what it takes. There is no alternative."
The potential students must show integrity and academic promise too, he said. That's netted the men's team the school's GPA award - Top Team GPA of all 19 teams - for the last three seasons.
One of Karpman's female players is fellow Canadian Christina Rustscheff, a native of Toronto, Canada. The junior biochemistry major said the biggest draw was "being part of the building process to contend for a National Championship."
Studying so far from home can be tough, she said. "The hardest part I think is not being able to go home whenever you want to." However, her "teammates are like family," she said. "Playing tennis for Queens has given me the opportunity to meet people from all over the world and make lasting connections with them."


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