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Wayne Bass finished his PhD in the Asian Languages and Cultures Department in 2013. His dissertation attempts to bring issues of sociological and anthropological import into the modern academic conversation on meditation in Indian Buddhism. His work also involves a shift away from sutra and commentarial literature on meditation to its treatment in vinaya (disciplinary) literature. Amid his studies and teaching, he also remains a diehard Lakers fan!
James A. Benn received his PhD from UCLA in 2001 and is now Associate Professor of Buddhism and East Asian Religions at McMaster University. He studies Buddhism and Daoism in medieval China. To date, he has focused on three major areas of research: bodily practice in Chinese Religions; the ways in which people create and transmit new religious practices and doctrines; and the religious dimensions of commodity culture. He has published on self-immolation, spontaneous human combustion, Buddhist apocryphal scriptures, and tea and alcohol in medieval China in journals such as History of Religions, T'oung Pao, Harvard Journal of Asiatic Studies and Journal of the International Association of Buddhist Studies. He is the author of Burning for the Buddha: Self-immolation in Chinese Buddhism (University of Hawai'i Press, 2007) and is currently completing a second book, Tea in China: A Religious and Cultural History.
Chiwah Chan completed his PhD in Buddhist Studies in 1993 with a dissertation on "The Formation of Orthodoxy in Sung Dynasty Buddhism: Chih-li and the T'ien-t'ai School." He has published widely on the Chinese Tiantai tradition. He has served as Librarian for the Chinese Collection at Yale University and as Adjunct Lecturer in Yale's Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures. Prior to that, he spent four years as a cataloger with the international cooperative Chinese Rare Books Project, based in the East Asian Library at Princeton University. He is now the Chinese Librarian at the University of Pennsylvania, where he selects scholarly resources to support the University's Chinese Studies program, organizes and supervises the technical processing of these materials, and provides specialized China-related reference and instructional services for faculty and students.
William Chu completed his PhD in Buddhist Studies from UCLA in 2006. He also received his BA from UCLA, with a major in psychology. Combining his interest in these two fields, he is currently researching Buddhist meditation and psychology. He has two books that are near completion: "A Buddha-Shaped Hole: Spiritual Crises in a Doctrinally-Undermined Chinese Buddhism," and "A Godless Alternative: Buddhist Cure for Belief and Disbelief." He has also translated the bulk of the Madhyamagama and substantial parts of the Fayuan zhulin for the Numata Center translation of the Chinese Buddhist canon. Dr. Chu is currently teaching at University of the West, where he holds positions as Assistant Professor of Buddhist Studies, Chair of Academic Senate, and Ph.D. Adviser. He also is Chair of the Buddhist Renaissance Foundation.
Shayne Clarke's research interests focus on Indian Buddhist monasticism, with particular reference to Buddhist monastic law codes (vinaya) preserved in Sanskrit, Pāli, Tibetan, and Chinese. His dissertation (UCLA, 2006), "Family Matters in Indian Buddhist Monasticism," reconsiders the role of the family in monastic Buddhism: relationships between monks and nuns, their families, children, marriages, and celibacy. Dr. Clarke has published on monastic codes and practice in ancient India and Tibet, as well as Tokugawa Japan. He is currently Assistant Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at McMaster University and working on a number of projects related to the ordination of women (nuns) according to Buddhist monastic law codes and various Sanskrit fragments from the Mūlasarvāstivāda-vinaya. Recent publications include: "When and Where is a Monk No Longer a Monk? On Communion and Communities in Indian Buddhist Monastic Law Codes." Indo-Iranian Journal (2009) 52/2-3, 115-141; "Locating Humour in Indian Buddhist Monastic Law Codes: A Comparative Approach." Journal of Indian Philosophy (2009) 37/4, 311-330; "Monks Who Have Sex: Pārājika Penance in Indian Buddhist Monasticisms." Journal of Indian Philosophy (2009) 37/1, 1-43.
Robert Decaroli received his PhD (1999) from UCLA in the Arts of South and Southeast Asia with a minor in Buddhist Studies. He is author of the book, Haunting the Buddha: Indian Popular Religions and the Formation of Buddhism (Oxford University Press, 2004). Dr. Decaroli is currently Associate Professor at George Mason University in the Department of History and Art History, where he has worked since graduating in 1999. For the last six years he has also served as Director of the Art History program there.
Ding-hwa Hsieh finished her PhD in Buddhist Studies at UCLA in 1993 with a dissertation on "A Study of the Evolution of K'an-hua Ch'an in Sung China: Yuan-Wu K'o-Ch'in (1063-1135) and the Function of Kung-an in Ch'an Pedagogy and Praxis." She received postdoctoral fellowships at UC Berkeley and Harvard, and is now a tenured professor at Truman State University in the Missouri state system.
George Keyworth received his PhD in 2001 from UCLA with a focus in Chinese Buddhism. He lectured at the University of Colorado, Boulder, from 2001-2003 and was Assistant Professor there from 2003 until 2006. He subsequently left Boulder to conduct research in Japan, and now lectures in Chinese Religions at the University of Saskatchewan. He is currently working on the topic of Spells and Zen Buddhism (in China and Japan), especially the Spell of the White Canopy of the Buddha's Sinciput (Ch. Baisangai foding zhou, Jpn. Byakusangai bucchōju 白傘蓋佛頂呪, Skt. Sitātapatra-buddhôṣṇīṣa-dhāraṇī) from the Chinese Śūraṃgama-sūtra (Shoulengyan jing, T. 945). His book manuscript, Transmitting the Lamp of Learning in Zen Buddhism, is currently under review with Oxford University Press.
Seong-Uk Kim received both his BS (1996, Chemistry) and MA (2005, Religious Studies) from Sogang University in Seoul, South Korea. He completed a second MA (2007) at University of Georgia in Athens in Buddhism, with special focus on Tsung-mi's thought. He completed his PhD in 2013.
His research interests include Sino-Korean Chan/Sŏn traditions and historical interactions between Sino-Korean monks and Confucian literati. He is currently working on his dissertation, which centers on an early nineteenth century Korean debate between the monks Paekp'a and Ch'oui about Sŏn hermeneutical classifications, which revolves around Chan/ Sŏn classifications of Linji's 'three mysteries' and 'three essentials.'
Jongmyung Kim received his MA and PhD from UCLA, graduating in 1994 with focuses in both Buddhist studies and Korean studies. He has published extensively in both English and Korean on a range of issues in Korean Buddhism. He has three forthcoming works for 2011: Korean Kings' Buddhist Views and Statecraft (in Korean), Esoteric Buddhist Tradition in East Asia, and Zen Texts as "Public" Documents. He serves as Editor-in-chief for the International Journal of Korean Historical Studies and Vice President of the Association of East Asian Buddhism and Culture. Before his academic career in Buddhist studies, Dr. Kim was a scientist in Dairy Technology and Microbiology and conducted research on genetic engineering in 1987 for the Cancer Institute in the School of Medicine at Seoul National University. He is now Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Korean Studies at the Academy of Korean Studies.
Minku Kim earned both his BA (2003) and MA (2005) at Seoul National University, where he first studied Archaeology and Art History and later focused on Buddhist Art. Focusing on the Buddhist material culture of China in the Art History Department at UCLA, he completed his dissertation, "The Genesis of Image Worship: Epigraphic Evidence for Early Buddhist Art in China," in 2010. He has published articles in both English and Korean. He is currently teaching and working on a book project entitled, "Inscribing Numinous Images," through an Andrew W. Mellon Fellow grant at Stanford University. Recent publications include: "Min Chi wa Yujŏm-sa Osipsam-bul ǔi sŏngnip 閔漬와 楡岾寺 五十三佛의 成立," Pulgyo hakpo 佛敎學報 56 (2010): 551-588; and with Sin So-yŏn 申紹然, and Hyŏnjang pŏpsa 玄奘法師 (Sŏul: Minǔmsa 民音社) [Annotated translation of Sally H. Wriggins, The Silk Road Journey with Xuanzang (Boulder, Co.: Westview, 2004)].
KISHINO Ryoji received both his BA (2004) and MA (2006) in Buddhist Studies from Kyoto University in Japan. His research focuses on Buddhist monastic codes (vinaya) preserved in Sanskrit, Pāli, Tibetan, and Chinese. He is currently preparing an edition and a translation of the Mūlasarvāstivāda-Vinaya Nidāna and Muktaka. Two of his recent publications are: "'Satsubatabubinimatoroka' 薩婆多部毘尼摩得勒伽 ha 'Jyūjyuritsu'十誦律 no chūshakusho ka?" [Is the 'Jyūjyuritsu' a commentary of the 'Satsubatabubinimatoroka'?], Indogaku Bukkyōgaku Kenkyū 56/2 (2008), pp. 854–851.; and "Koromo ya hachi no adhi-√ sthā-" [The adhi-√ sthā- of the bowl and robe], Nihon Bukkyō gakkai Nenpō 74 (2009), pp. 181–204.
Seunghak Koh is an HK Research Professor at Dongguk University. His research interests include the Chinese and Korean scholastic tradition, especially that of Huayan Buddhism; lay Buddhist figures such as Li Tongxuan; interaction between Buddhism and Chinese indigenous philosophy such as the Zhou Yi, Daoism, Yin-Yang and Five Phases theory. Seunghak is currently working on his dissertation, "Li Tongxuan's Thought and Place in the Huayan Tradition." His most recent publications are: "Li Tongxuan's (635-730) Thought and Place in the Huayan Tradition,"and "Li Tongxuan's Utilization of Chinese Symbolism in the Explication of the Avataṃsaka–sūtra," Asian Philosophy 20(2), 2010; and "Taesŭng kisillon esŏ kkaedarŭm kwa hunsŭp ŭi kwan'gye" (The Relation between Enlightenment and 'Vāsanā' [Permeation] in the Awakening of Faith in the Mahāyāna), Pulgyohak yŏn'gu 4, 2002.
Sumi Lee received both her BS (1996) and MA (2000) from Seoul National University, first in Pharmacy and later in Philosophy. She received a second MA in Buddhist Studies from University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign (2006) before coming to UCLA. Her research interests include Korean Buddhism, East Asian Buddhism, and the broader Yogācāra tradition. She recently completed a dissertation entitled, "Toward a New Paradigm of East Asian Yogācāra Buddhism: Taehyŏn 大賢 (ca. 8th century CE), a Korean Yogācāra monk, and his Predecessors."
Rick McBride completed his PhD in Buddhist Studies in 2001 with a dissertation entitled, "The Domestication of Buddhism in Silla Korea: Buddhist Cults in Ancient Korean Society." He subsequently held a Mellon Post-doctoral Fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and a Fulbright grant. He currently teaches at Brigham Young University, Hawaii. His first book, Domesticating the Dharma: Buddhist Cults and the Hwaŏm Synthesis in Silla Korea, was published by the University of Hawaii Press in 2007.
Jason McCombs received his BS (1999) in Biology and Religion from the University of Michigan, a Masters of Education (2003) from Harvard University, and his MA (2009) and PhD (2014) in Buddhist Studies at UCLA. His research interests include Mahayana Buddhist history and sutra literature, Indian epigraphy, religious and social identity, and religious giving. Jason's extracurricular interests include reading literature, philosophy, and science, playing basketball and baseball, and most recently, hanging out with his new baby daughter.
Mark A. Nathan graduated in 2010 with a Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from the Department of Asian Languages & Cultures. He also attended the University of Chicago (M.A., History of Religions) and Rutgers University (B.A., History). He specializes in Korean Buddhism from the late nineteenth century to today. His dissertation, "Buddhist Propagation and Modernization: The Significance of P'ogyo in Twentieth-Century Korean Buddhism," looks at the adoption of religious propagation as a strategy of Buddhist reform and the role it played in reshaping the Buddhist tradition of Korea over the last century. He recently published, "The Encounter of Buddhism and Law in Early Twentieth-Century Korea," Journal of Law and Religion 25/1 (2009-10): 1-32. Mark is a former graduate student coordinator for the Center for Buddhist Studies, and he is currently a visiting assistant professor in the Asian Studies Program at the University at Buffalo, SUNY.
After completing her PhD at UCLA in 1998, Pori Park received a two-year Andrew W. Mellon teaching and research fellowship at Carleton College. Her research has focused on the intersection between Buddhism, colonialism, modernity, nationalism, and globalization. Examining the transformation of Buddhism in modernity, Buddhism and politics, and Buddhism's involvement in social life, her scholarship explores the interplay between religion and politics in modern Korea. Her book, Trial and Error in Modernist Reforms: Korean Buddhism under Colonial Rule, was published in 2009, and she is working on a second book, Korean Buddhism Post-Liberation: De-colonization, Politics, and Modernization. Dr. Park is currently Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Arizona State University.
Mario Poceski received both his MA (1995, Chinese Language and Culture) and PhD (2000, Buddhist Studies) at UCLA. His main research areas include Chinese Buddhist history, literature, and philosophy, with a focus on the Tang period (618–907). He also has research and teaching interests in medieval Chinese history, Chan/Zen Buddhism, Korean and Japanese Buddhism, monastic culture and institutions, religious pluralism, and globalization of Buddhism. He has published extensively, including four books: Introducing Chinese Religions (2009), Ordinary Mind as the Way: The Hongzhou School and the Growth of Chan Buddhism (2007), Manifestation of the Tathāgata: Buddhahood According to the Avatamsaka Sūtra (1993), and Sun-Face Buddha: The Teachings of Ma-tsu and the Hung-chou School of Ch'an (1993, 2000) (the latter two of which are published under the name, Cheng Chien Bhikshu). Dr. Poceski is currently Associate Professor in the Religion Department of University of Florida.
Diane Riggs completed her PhD at UCLA in 2010. Her dissertation, "The Cultural and Religious Significance of Japanese Buddhist Vestments," was based on five years of research in Kyoto at Ryūkoku University (2002–2007) and at the International Research Center for Japanese Studies (Kokusai Nihon bunka kenkyū senta) (2002–2003). This research has also lead her to four publications on the subject, the latest entitled, "Materials appropriate for Buddhist robes: Two Edo period interpreters of the Rag robe (funzōe) and Daoxuan's prohibition of silk robes," in Indogaku Bukkyō gaku kenkyū (2007). She has lectured at UCLA, Kenyon College, and Oberlin College, where she now teaches as Visiting Assistant Professor.
Before beginning Buddhist Studies, David Riggs worked as a systems analyst on NASA satellites at Goddard Space Flight Center and ran large computer centers for NASA, the US Air Force, and the Iranian government. He had his first taste of Buddhist Studies while taking a class on Ibn 'Arabi and Zen at the Imperial Academy of Iranian Philosophy. After leaving Iran, he spent a year in Japan, including a practice period at Hōsshinji, a Sōtō Zen monastic training temple. After fifteen years in the computer business, he switched lives and entered the University of Michigan's graduate program in Buddhist Studies, where he received his MA. He finished his PhD at UCLA in 2002 with a dissertation on "The Rekindling of a Tradition: Menzan Zuihō and the Reform of Japanese Sōtō Zen in the Tokugawa Era." He has taught at the University of Illinois, UC Santa Barbara, Oberlin College, and most recently at the University of Hawai'i. His articles on Zen practice and ritual and the life of Menzan have appeared in several scholarly journals and in the Oxford University Press Zen Buddhism series. His current research concerns Zen ordinations in Japan and America.
Maya Stiller specializes in traditional and contemporary Korean Buddhist art and culture. She is currently an assistant professor at the University of Kansas, where she teaches courses in Korean art and culture (ancient through modern and contemporary). Through an interdisciplinary approach that includes Art History and Buddhist Studies she explores visual interpretations of Buddhist faith and practice; tensions between Buddhist patronage and social identity in Chosŏn period Korea; and local interactions between Buddhist and Confucian cultures. Dr. Stiller is currently working on two research projects. The first, which investigates regional practice and religious pluralism in pre-modern Korea, is a case study of a Korean pilgrimage site named Kŭmgangsan. The second focuses on the regional Buddhist cultures of Kyŏngsang Province, examining the contexts, motivations and implications of patronage for local monastic communities.
Sherin is a scholar and journalist. Her academic articles have appeared in the Journal of Feminist Studies in Religion and the Journal of International Women's Studies. Her dissertation as well as her scholarly articles include cultural colonialism, postconialism, and gender studies (both men and women), and religion. She is currently writing an academic book for Routledge entitled Designing Sacred Spaces. Sherin's journalism covers architecture, design, the economy, gender, and politics. It spans several publications: The Architect's Newspaper, ArchDaily, for which she writes the College Guide, Metropolis Magazine, Architect Magazine, and Archinect. She has also co-written the book, The Real Architect's Handbook: Things I Didn't Learn in Architecture School.
Harumi Ziegler received her MA and PhD in Chinese Buddhist studies at UCLA, with a 2001 dissertation entitled "The Sinification of Buddhism as Found in an Early Chinese Indigenous Sutra: A Study and Translation of the Fo-shuo Ching-tu San-mei Ching (The Samadhi-Sutra on Liberation through Purification Spoken by the Buddha)." Though now retired from the Rare Books division of the UCLA Young Research Library, Dr. Ziegler is currently working on an English translation of the Hongmingji and the Fayuan zhulin (fascicles 21–40) for the Numata Center for Buddhist Translation and Research.
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Dining out - - - WITH SUCCESS!
Friday, May 04, 2012
I am on SUCH a high right now!
Where do I begin....
Okay, a good friend of mine who I only get to see every couple of months said she was coming into town this weekend for her birthday dinner, and after rearranging my workout schedule (today I was supposed to run, but wouldn't have had time before I had to go meet her, so I moved today's run to yesterday, and yesterday's active rest day to today) we settled on 5:30pm (I worked until 4) at the Hamachi Grill. Japanese food served Teppanyaki style (cooked in front of you).
As soon as I told her I would be there, I started getting nervous.
A) I had a treat day 6 days ago, so I couldn't make it an all out treat day
B) I knew I had other social events going on this same weekend (going to a ballet tomorrow night and likely a family BBQ on Sunday)
C) Likely increased sodium level in the food.
Basically it came down to:
How in the heck am I supposed to do *this*?! Normally I know these things further ahead of time and can make that treat day so I don't have to worry. This is going to be a new dining experience for me, and I will want to experience it all from A-Z!
Then, I just took some nice deep breaths. As I prepared my meals and snacks last night for today, I kept them on the lower calorie side, but kept the frequency. After I got home from work today and was getting ready to go, my tummy rumbled like mad, so I ate half a protein bar.
As soon as I arrived at the restaurant, I started chugging the water, and I continued to do so throughout the meal to avoid sodium saturation.
I ate the miso soup and tossed salad in full. The fried rice I ate half and immediately asked for the other half to be wrapped (dear hubby had to work late, so it all went home to him, a win-win!). I ordered the combo of salmon, chicken, shrimp. I ate all 3 shrimp, and all the chicken (roughly 1oz), and since hubby LOVES salmon, I set aside half immediately for him.
The kicker: I am not a veggie girl. Certain veggies have made me gag since childhood, zucchini and mushrooms especially. The evening's fresh veggies, steamed on site? Zucchini and mushrooms. I CLEANED MY PLATE OF THEM. Soooo tasty!! Likely due to the sauce, but whatev! I ate MUSHROOMS and ZUCCHINI!
As desert came, I was very proud of myself for how I managed dinner, in addition to the very stressful week I had and managed to stay 100% on track. I decided it was okay to order dessert. I didn't *deserve* it, it was doable in my mentally calorie-tracking brain.
I ordered warm apple crisp, without the ice cream, and again sectioned half off for hubby. It was beyond delicious! And lets just say I earned mega-huge good wife points!
After dinner I got groceries and did my Zumba Wii game, and just now I logged my food. I was ready and willing (yet still cringing at the thought) to be over the calorie range for 100-150 calories, or high in fat. It is possible that my tracking is not 100% accurate as I had no way of measuring the food, but I did my best.
Bang. On. IN. EVERY. RANGE!!!!
I'm practically crying over here! I am SO happy that I am on my way to being able to be in social situations and incorporate the menu into my daily calorie tracking, without it having to be a haywire treat day and go overboard.
I hope you all have a lovely, fantastic weekend!! Can't wait to go to the Farmers Market tomorrow to restock my guac (haha, rhymes)- been without for 2-3 days!!
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That sounds like a huge triumph! You're my motivation!
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This is great and even though I am just starting out I totally get what you are doing so it seems pretty simple and easy for me to replacate when I need to! you are awesome!
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Good for you! I admire your control at portioning everything so well, including the dessert! It's nice to realize that dining out can be a successful part of the plan!
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A recent paper by Microsoft research has discovered a concurrency bug in the .Net JIT. They used the F# theorem prover to analyze the JIT il->x86 transformations which were previously thought to comply with the .Net memory model. These bugs show that writing correct concurrent (multi-threaded) code is hard - and in a multi-core world we need to find a way to provably write correct code.
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Indonesia to bring better legal aid to the poor
Millions of dollars allocated
The government has approved a massive injection of funds to give the poor better access to legal advice
July 29, 2013
The Ministry of Law and Human Rights signed agreements over the weekend with 310 accredited legal aid organizations who will receive funds amounting to 40.8 billion rupiah (US3.9 million).
Until now legal aid organizations could provide only a limited service because they had to rely on donations.
"We must admit that, all this time, legal aid has yet to reach poor people. They still face difficulty in accessing justice," President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said in a speech before signing the agreements at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta.
"It's time for us to pay serious attention to poor people who cannot afford [lawyers] and know nothing about the law," he added.
The move comes as part of efforts to implement a 2011 legal aid bill, which intends to provide all Indonesians with the right to justice and equality before the law.
Many believe the present legal system is plagued by miscarriages of justice against people who are mostly poor and unable to defend themselves.
According to Wicipto Setiadi, head of the ministry's national law development agency, people will be entitled to subsidized legal aid of up to five million rupiah per case, with legal aid organizations able to access a governmental reimbursement program.
Australia, through the Australia Indonesia Partnership for Justice, supported the ministry in setting up the new system and is conducting the accreditation process.
"This marks an important milestone towards better access to justice and rule of law in Indonesia," said Australian ambassador Greg Moriarty.
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According to Rogers Sportsnet, the Calgary Flames' five game losing streak came to an end Tuesday night in Montreal.
Former Calgary Flame Rene Bourque scored the overtime winner with 3:45 left in the second period from former Calgary Flame Brandon Prust as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Calgary Flames 2-0. Quebec native David Desharnais also scored for the Canadiens.
Carey Price made 27 saves meanwhile for the shutout. The shutout for Price might give him a start for Canada against either Austria or Norway in Canada's first two games in the men's hockey tournament of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi.
The Flames meanwhile will now play two more games before the Olympic break--Thursday against the New York Islanders and Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Calgary's last loss was January 20 when they lost 3-2 to the San Jose Sharks. Calgary's next home game is not until February 27 when they face the Los Angeles Kings.


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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Alabama defensive back Javier Arenas was selected as one of 30 finalists for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, which was announced on Friday by Lowe's.
An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, the award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities.
Arenas has volunteered more than 50 hours of community service throughout the Tuscaloosa community. He has spent time in the local school systems speaking to children about the dangers of bullying and the positive effects of teamwork. Arenas has also attended birthday parties of physically challenged children and reached out with phone calls to children battling cancer.
On the field, he is one of the most dangerous return men in the county and an All-SEC cornerback, Arenas will factor heavily into the Crimson Tide defense and special teams as a senior in 2009. His 650 punt return yards led the nation and set an Alabama single-season record while he also registered 63 tackles at corner. The Tampa, Fla. native was selected as a preseason Playboy All-American, but his accomplishments in the classroom and in the community are bringing him accolades off the field as well.
To be eligible for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior in the Football Subdivision and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence - classroom, character, community and competition.
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A young Michigan boy, only 12-years-old, fatally stabbed an even younger victim – a 9-year-old boy. The two boys involved Monday were at a playground in Kentwood, western Michigan, when the older boy took out a knife and stabbed the younger victim in the back, reportedly, for no reason.
According to Michigan Live, Michael Connor Verkerke, the 9-year-old victim, "was playing with three other children on a playground at the Pinebrook Village mobile home park around 6 p.m. Aug. 4 when a 12-year-old pulled out a knife and repeatedly stabbed him, Kentwood police say."
Verkerke ran home, where he collapsed on the porch of his house. Neighbors said they heard the boy's mother screaming. He was rushed to the hospital but died later that evening of his injuries.
The suspect, meanwhile, walked over to a man doing yard work, and asked to use his cell phone. The chilling conversation won't soon be forgotten by 34-year-old Glen Stacy.
"Hi. I just stabbed somebody. Please pick me up. I want to die. I don't want to be on this earth anymore. Please pick me up," Stacy said the boy told the 911 dispatcher. "He was very calm," Stacy added.
Stacy said the boy, whose name was not released to the media, told the dispatcher that he had "taken pills" and just "wanted to die" because "no one loved him." Stacy said the boy appeared to be physically fine; there was no outward sign, such as shaking, that he had taken an overdose of any sort of pill.
"The only time he raised his voice was when the police came," Stacy said. Police arriving at the scene first walked over to the playground area to aid the victim. Stacy says the boy yelled out to them: "Hello. I'm right here. You're going the wrong way."
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Perhaps even more unsettling: The alleged suspect told Stacy he didn't know who he'd hurt – he'd simply stabbed someone on the playground.
The boy was taken to Kent County Juvenile Detention Center for evaluation. A murder charge has since been brought against the preteen.
"We are still investigating and trying to determine a cause for this tragedy," Kentwood police said in a statement.
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Pope Francis is the "most influential" Twitter user, beating out the Barack Obama account according to the 2014 Twiplomacy Study released on Wednesday. Since the Pontiff's first tweet on March 17, 2013 asking Catholics to pray for him, Pope Francis' @pontifex accounts in nine languages have grown substantially, making the Twiplomacy findings not unusual.
On December 12, 2012 the Catholic Church turned to social media to spread the word of God. Simple and concise, with only 140 characters to choose from, Pope Benedict took to Twitter at 5:28 a.m. EST to expand the followers of Jesus Christ. After Pope Benedict's first tweet, "Dear friends, I am pleased to get in touch with you through Twitter. Thank you for your generous response. I bless all of you from my heart," the @pontifex (English) account had already gained over 677,000 followers.
Shortly after Benedict's resignation Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as the 266th successor of Saint Peter. The humble Pope Francis' first tweet, "Dear friends, I thank you from my heart and I ask you to continue to pray for me. Pope Francis," was received by almost two million followers. As of this report @pontifex has earned more than four million and counting, which explains the influence Pope Francis has over Catholics and his followers.
After only thirty minutes of going live, the Holy Father's first tweet was retweeted over 13,000 times, and with a live Twitter feed on the Vatican's website, the Pontiff's more than 350 tweets are visible to visitors who might not utilize social media. According to the Twiplomacy survey, "Pope Francis is the most influential tweep with more than 6,400 retweets from his English account and over 10,000 from the Spanish Twitter." The head of the Catholic Church's average retweet beat out President Obama's, which averaged 1,442 times.
Pope Francis has nine official Twitter accounts in various languages, which include English: @pontifex, Spanish: @pontifex_es, Italian: @pontifex_it, Latin: @pontifex_ln, Portuguese: @pontifex_pt, German: @pontifex_de, Polish: @pontifex_pl, Arabic: @pontifex_ar and French: @pontifex_fr. If Pope Francis responded to the news that his account is the "most influential" on Twitter, the Holy Father would undoubtedly not take responsibility for the popularity and would respond that it was God who is the "most influential."
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Sam Sheppard walked into the inquest wearing sunglasses and a leather neck brace. Bright light had hurt his eyes, he said, ever since the blow to the base of his skull the night of his wife's murder.
Sam's brother, Stephen, and Stephen's wife, Betty, had protected Sam since Marilyn Sheppard's bludgeoning death 18 days earlier. They'd taken him from the crime scene to Bay View, the nearby hospital the Sheppard family owned. Now they stared down the Cleveland Press photographer as one would an enemy. "Why No Inquest? Do It Now, Dr. Gerber," the paper's front page had demanded the day before.
At the inquest, on July 22, 1954, in Bay Village's Normandy School gymnasium, Sheppard told Gerber he'd grappled with a large man in his wife's bedroom and on the beach of his lakefront home.
Sheppard was jailed July 30 and found guilty of murder that December — but the U.S. Supreme Court threw out his conviction, citing the "carnival atmosphere" in court. He was acquitted at a second trial.
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The weather has been challenging for the last several months. Recently it's been both glorious and rainy. However, spring is on the way and May is National Bike Month. It's a great time to get out your bike, or purchase one, and ride! Before you do ride, here are tips to help make your bike ride is safe.
Make sure your bike fits you. Bike fitting is an expertise that few possess. Make sure you have a qualified person fit your bike to your particular body type. I bought a bike that was too big for me and I'm still dealing with the ramifications.
Tune up. Make sure the brakes; gears and all mechanisms are in working order. Check your tires to see if they are threadbare. Replace what needs to be replaced. Safety starts with a machine that works well.
Helmet up. Wearing a bicycle helmet protects your head and significantly reduces the incidence of traumatic brain injury and death. Not wearing a helmet is decidedly uncool.
Stay in control of your bike at all times. Riding with hands off is dangerous. If a dog off a leash, a small child, or an inexperienced rider suddenly crosses your path you have less time to get out of the way. Even a few seconds could make the difference between a safe reaction and a crash. Let's be safe.
Bike etiquette. Communicate with fellow riders. Let them know if you are passing (always on the left) by calling out, "passing on the left." If you see glass or a pothole, let other riders know. Signal when you are stopping and/or turning. Don't ride and chat, two by two is fine for the ark but not on a bike ride.
Ride with traffic. If the roads are one way, stay as left as you can so that the driver can see you. Two-way traffic stay right.
Be alert. Lose the headphones. Too many accidents are attributable to riders who either do not hear or are distracted. Don't add yourself to the growing stats.
Have fun. Bike riding is a great sport and a great transportation system, during May and every other month.


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Reflection photography can be explored on easily available like mirror, reflective surface and also water. You have to dig deeper into your imagination to see the beauty from that kind of photography. It is also a scientific art because you should know the techniques and must be popular with your camera to take perfect shot. For perfect reflection photography you must have skills that made you different. Creativity and quality of photos depend on the photographer. Lets take a look at some excellent examples of reflection photography done by various creative photographers.
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I'm completing the Underground's Trilogy of "here comes the massive, drought-ending storm" posts by noting it's sunny outside. And in point of fact, it's been sunny outside.
So much for the end of California's drought.
Even the Mt. Shasta Avalanche Center — whose job actually becomes a lot easier when there's no snow — is basically sobbing:
Short term and long term, it doesn't look good. I'm sorry. Find the person closest to you, grab their hand, look them deep in the eyes and say, "It's going to be okay…". Thats about all the advice I can offer at this point for all that are drooling for winter, myself included!
Through his tear-stained keyboard, Ranger Nick Meyers goes on to note that we're looking at several more weeks of dry, warmer-than-normal weather.
It's never pretty when grown men cry.
Because the Underground occupies a leadership position in the online world, I'm forced to punish the forecasters responsible for this weekend's abject weather failure.
Accordingly, I've issued an order to have their weather fingers chopped off.
Not because they failed to make the right forecast (they're only human after all), but because they failed to make the snow fall.
It's accountability at that level that separates the Underground from the other online weather sites. After all, they're only willing to meekly report the weather.
We're willing to make the weather our bitch, eventually forcing it to rain.
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A bumbled fumble call? UBC head coach Olson says: "We had it, they said we had, somehow, we didn't have it." 'Birds now sit with 1-4 mark
If you're a UBC football fan big on conspiracy theories, you might have thought something was afoot in Saskatoon on Saturday night where the Thunderbirds went battling for their playoff lives against the host Saskatchewan Huskies. The 'Birds wound up … Continue reading
Freshman phenom Davis has break-out day, helps lead UBC to first win of 2014 Canada West season
VANCOUVER — The Canada West football season reached its amazingly swift midway point on Saturday in Vancouver with the home team looking, in the second half, like a group ready to chase a national championship. Alas, that is the plight … Continue reading
Groundhog Day for UBC ground game, 'Birds fall to Manitoba, sit winless at 0-3 with Alberta next
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Huge homecoming crowd sees its 'Birds crushed by visiting, No. 2-ranked Calgary Dinos
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Lack of finish put bleak end on season opener as football 'Birds fall by 10 in Regina
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Football 'Birds give Dinos another push, but season ends with opening round loss in Calgary
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UBC football: Program's future no distraction, 'Birds win by largest margin in team history
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End-zone heroics, team-first mentality carries UBC to dramatic road win at No. 10 Manitoba
The UBC Thunderbirds were so beat up and numbers-challenged heading into Saturday's Canada West football game in Winnipeg, that it would have been darn near impossible not to install its foes, the CIS No. 10-ranked Manitoba Bisons, as huge favourites.… Continue reading
Roller-coaster ride ends with fourth-quarter nightmare as UBC football falls to No. 8 Bisons
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Home ownership in the U.S. has dropped to its lowest point in 20 years. The burst of the housing bubble and subsequent mass of home foreclosures has forced people to take a serious look at home ownership and rental options.
A tiny home is classified as a dwelling that is no larger than 500 square feet. Living small has become popular enough to warrant a TV series called Tiny Home Nation, which premiered on FYI TV on July 9, 2014. Is this an option for you? The books on today's list give you a good overview of what it is like to live in a very small home and how you can go about building one.
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Tiny Houses, A Beginners Guide to Living Small, by J. R. Shepherd. Purchase price is $2.99. This book explores Tiny Houses and the lifestyle that comes along with them. It will give you an idea of whether a Tiny House makes sense for you and your family and helps you transition to the idea of living large in a small space.
The Tiny House Revolution: A Guide to Living Large in Small Spaces, by Michael Holtby. Purchase price is $2.99. In this book you will explore the benefits of small living. Learn nine ways a tiny house can change your life. A must read before you make the plunge into purchasing a tiny home.
Build your Tiny House with Sponsored Products: A 12-Step Action Plan, by Don Plenter and Tracy J. Thomas, $0.99. The authors were able to raise $70,000 in corporate product sponsorships to build their tiny house. This book discusses how companies frequently sponsor projects because it's good business. Sponsorships are typically part of corporate advertising and marketing strategies. Find out how to cash in by using everyday products.
Trailersteading: Voluntary Simplicity in a Mobile Home, by Anna Hess. Purchase price is $1.99. This book profiles nine mobile home dwellers who used trailers as a stepping-stone toward achieving their dreams. Some spent the cash they saved by renovating their trailer, while others went off-grid. Others took advantage of low-cost housing options to pursue their passions.
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Today marks the anniversary of the release of "Fight the Power... Live!"
"Fight The Power!"
"PFK Boom, a community activist from Baltimore, recently went viral on the internet after a video..."
"On this day in 1988 Public Enemy released It Takes A Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back, an album that..."
"On Saturday, June 4th, a fan, Ryan Paige, experienced a once in a lifetime encounter..."
It's been a quarter of a century since the release of "Bring the Noise," the pioneering collaboration between Public Enemy and Anthrax.
In a recent interview with Billboard, Chuck D discussed his thoughts on solo versus group work.
Public Enemy has teamed up with SE Bikes!
"5-O said 'FREEZE', and I got numb" - Bring the Noise
Sirius Mindz Radio is a platform to address the complex issues of today affecting the human family
Keep in touch to see what 2016 has in store for the PE family.
"It's like the Earth is missing a note..." - Chuck D on the passing of Prince
The Free State Festival - June 25, 2016
"The end of slavery came with the end of the civil war on June 22, 1865, where the Emancipation Proclamation was enforced..."
"Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord." - Ephesians 5:19
"Both hymns and sacred songs were sung in a call and response fashion, while most churches relied on clapping and foot stomping as accompaniment."
"Syncopation is a general term for a disturbance or interruption of the regular flow of rhythm"
A prominent woman in jazz is Ella Fitzgerald. She is often referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, and Lady Ella.
"Don't get it twisted - We all come from the damn Blues!" - Chuck D at the Public Enemy Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction
"Trouble is all in the world I see / Yeah you know I often wonder - What in the world gonna become of me?" - Lightnin' Hopkins
"Feeling the music from head to toe / Round and round and round we go / Hail, hail Rock and Roll" - Chuck Berry
"Dearly beloved / We are gathered here today,to get through this thing called life" - Let's Go Crazy - Prince
"Let's, let's stay together / Lovin' you whether, whether / Times are good or bad, happy or sad" - Al Green
"P-Funk has been sampled extensively in Hip-Hop and rap, largely by Dr. Dre and other west coast acts, beginning in the 1980s and being associated with the G-Funk style of rap."
"Chaka Khan, born Yvette Marie Stevens, is a singer and songwriter in the funk genre whose career has spanned four decades."
"While blacks are a minority in the North American punk rock scene, they represent a majority of punk culture in predominantly black regions of the world."
"Beginning in the mid-1950s, after this style contributed to the creation of rock and roll, the term "R&B" began to be used in reference to styles that developed and incorporated electric blues, as well as gospel and soul music."
"Looking out across the nighttime / The city winks a sleepless eye / Hear her voice / Shake my window / Sweet seducing sighs" - Human Nature - Michael Jackson
Soundbreaking will give viewers the opportunity to hear the story of the creative process of many artists Martin had worked with in the industry.
"Harriet Tubman was born a slave / She was a tiny, black woman / But she was brave" - Run DMC
SummerStage event bringing free show to Brownsville, Brooklyn 6.21.16
"If you get the arts & music in school systems from K - grade 12,it will help create a better society" - Chuck D
"Gear I Wear Got 'Em Goin' in Fear!" - Welcome to the Terrordome
PE to participate in an epic multi-city tour
The classic made from rock and rap.
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"Dangerous times demand dangerous music,"- Prophets of Rage
"A man of wisdom and many talents, he is not at all shy to reaching out..."
"Mike Tyson was one of the most feared heavy weight boxers of all time."
Today marks the anniversary of the release of "Fight the Power... Live!"
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A five-year-old German shepherd was taken in as a stray at the Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control facility in Baldwin Park, Calif., on May 3 - shockingly, nobody has claimed him.
Cricket is handsome and appears to be the picture of health - it is shocking that nobody has offered to adopt him.
A volunteer who took Cricket's beautiful photo noted that Cricket is "friendly." Without a doubt, he is easy on the eyes, and given that he is a German shepherd, one can safely assume that he is intelligent and loyal as well.
The only logical explanation for Cricket's shocking lack of interest is the fact that nobody knows that he is there...please take a moment to network Cricket's information and help him find his way out of this animal control facility.
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Was the United States Justified in Dropping the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
As the culminating activity in a unit study of World War II, class members prepare for and engage in a Socratic seminar that considers whether the United States was justified in dropping the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki....
6th - 11th English Language Arts CCSS: Designed
Beware of the Dog - Crossing Borders
Roald Dahl's classic World War II short story, "Beware of the Dog" is the focus of a close reading exercise that asks learners to respond to text-dependent questions with evidence drawn from the story. Participants record responses on...
9th - 11th English Language Arts CCSS: Designed
World War II in Photographs
A picture is worth a thousand words, and this activity is worth so much more! Learners closely analyze a series of photographs from World War II, matching them with their appropriate captions and sequencing them into a correct timeline.
7th - 12th Social Studies & History CCSS: Adaptable
World War II through the Radio Waves
Your young historians will channel the very medium used to convey news during World War II and will create and present a five-minute radio broadcast on a particular topic from the war, such as the roles of African Americans and women,...
8th - 12th Social Studies & History CCSS: Adaptable
World War II
What's great about this summary of World War II is that in addition to reviewing pivotal events and players, the narrator describes the war's connection to countries beyond the core Axis and Allies. It also emphasizes causes behind...
12 mins 9th - 12th Social Studies & History CCSS: Adaptable
The End of World War II: Pearl Harbor, Japanese Internment Camps, and the Atomic Bomb
The end of World War II saw major events that would forever change the global landscape and international relations. Using a fantastic PowerPoint presentation and several primary source documents, your learners will discuss the bombing...
8th - 11th Social Studies & History CCSS: Adaptable
African Americans in World War II: Staging a Double V Campaign in the Classroom
The feelings and attitudes of African-Americans during World War II are examined by high schoolers. After watching various clips from "The War," they answer comprehension questions for each section. In groups, they create their own...
9th - 12th English Language Arts
Farewell to Manzanar: Japanese Internment Camps During World War II
Students examine the conditions that brought forth Japanese internment camps. In this World War II instructional activity, students read Farewell to Manzanar and debate Japanese internment. They then write Haikus describing the camp in...
7th - 10th Social Studies & History
Learning Guide to: Schindler's List
Take your history class through Schindler's List with a learning guide, which offers an introduction to the film and a variety of discussion questions and related assignments. There are several useful resources in the sidebar, such as a...
9th - 12th Social Studies & History CCSS: Adaptable
World War II in Color, Part 1/5
What were the Allied and Axis countries doing just before the start of World War II? Take a peek into American, British, Spanish and German life (among others) on the eve of the most destructive war in world history. This is part one in...
9 mins 9th - 12th Social Studies & History
Learning From World War II and Connecting It to the Present
Compare and contrast World War II to the Iraqi war with this lesson plan. After watching a film, they use supporting evidence to support their point of view of the conflicts. Using the internet, they create a presentation to share with...
8th - 12th English Language Arts
Life on a North Carolina Military Base in Wartime
Investigators use a "Says/Means" chart to analyze and draw inferences from quotes taken directly from newspaper articles detailing life on an active military base in Greensboro, North Carolina during World War II. Individuals then use a...
6th - 8th English Language Arts CCSS: Designed
Camp Aliceville: The Story of WWII Prisoners of War Who Came to Alabama
POW camps in the United states? In Alabama? The German POW camp in Aliceville, Alabama is used as the focus of a study of the more than 700 camps built in the US during World War II.
9th - 12th Social Studies & History CCSS: Adaptable
Firestorms: The Bombing of Civilians in World War II
Students examine the implication of civilian targets in war. In this World War II lesson, students investigate the history of bombing practices in war. Students zero in on World War II bombing practices as they discuss precision and area...
10th - 12th Social Studies & History
Basil Heatter, "The Long Night of the Little Boats"
"It was a miracle." Basil Heatter's "The Long Night of the Little Boats," which details the miraculous rescue of the British army from the shores of Dunkirk in 1940, is featured in a series of exercises that ask class members to read,...
7th - 9th English Language Arts CCSS: Designed
"What Good are the Words?" A Close Reading of an Excerpt from The Book Thief
A close reading of an excerpt from The Book Thief provides high school readers with an opportunity to examine how Markus Zusak uses syntax, repetition, and figurative language to contribute to the power of the novel, and to help develop...
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In the United States, the once-proud pastime of hanging out at a seedy arcade has largely fallen into the dustbin of history (despite a somewhat recent comeback). But there is a land where the arcade never died but evolved and thrived over the last 20 years. It's a land where massive arcade complexes rise seven stories into the air on consecutive street corners, where new mech games featuring giant Internet-connect pods with wraparound projection screens are common, where rhythm games are still as popular as ever.
I'm speaking, of course, of Japan, and I used the opportunity of my first Tokyo Game Show to check out the famously vibrant arcade culture I had heard so much about over the years. While many locations frowned on taking pictures (and the lighting was generally atrocious in most places), I put together this visual guide to try to capture the feeling of being in a land where the arcade never died.
I don't know what those top two floors are offering, but I'm pretty sure I know what to expect from the first three!
I don't know what those top two floors are offering, but I'm pretty sure I know what to expect from the first three!
There are a lot of crazy-themed slot machines in Las Vegas, but I don't think Biohazard (Resident Evil in the west) ranks one. Not pictured: A similar Devil May Cry slot machine.
Each of those signs is an escalator leading upward to arcade gaming bliss. I can't recall ever seeing an arcade more than two stories in the US, even in their heyday.
Yes, that is a slot for a PlayStation 2 controller on an arcade machine. I guess if you're used to one type of controls, you want them even when you leave the house.
The US console release of Taiko Drum Master came with a small, flat drum controller that was perfectly functional. There's something about beating on that big arcade drum, though, that's entirely different.
This Total War arcade game involved moving physical cards across a mat to position your virtual forces. Similar card-based arcade games are absolutely everywhere in Japan, and range from baseball simulations to games where you put cards in a light gun to give it new powers.
Inside these pods is a 180 degree curved projector screen and tank-like mech controls, complete with pedals. They are Internet connected and even include a headset to converse with other players across Japan. It makes me sad that this kind of thing will likely never again see the light of day in the US.
Yup, that's a tightly tethered mouse that's used to aim and fire in the Border Break Union arcade cabinet. PC Master Race, eat your heart out.
You may have heard of Super Table-Flip, the game that you control by smashing the top of a table then flipping in boldly upward to destroy as much of a room as possible. It's incredibly simple, incredibly effective stress relief.
Why thank you, random crane machine hat... you neet as well!
Each of the 16 panels on this Jubeat unit is its own LCD display, which shows a contrasting image indicating when you have to tap. The patterns can get insanely complex.
In the US, Dance Evolution was a disappointing Konami-made copy of Dance Central for the Kinect. In Japan, it's a bona fide arcade game that gets players jumping.
Only in Japan could an arcade game that combines trivia questions and magical RPG battles become a hit.
Check out that aspect ratio, perfect for a horizontal scrolling shooter. The effect is actually created by a second screen placed below the main screen and projected upward with a mirror.
Let's Go By Train is Japan's premiere arcade title devoted to simulating the experience of conducting a train with realistic controls. At least I hope it is, because if there's another, that's just too crazy.
Dan approves of Street Fighter: The Movie, apparently.
This arcade was only charging 10 yen (about 10 cents) to play Street Fighter II: Grandmaster Challenge (known as Super SF2 Turbo in the West) on the hardest difficulty. I watched dozens of players try, and not a single one won a single match.


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Being a single father's not easy, even for the the devil. Lucy, The Daughter of the Devil ($23) - the underground cartoon from Home Movies and Bob's Burgers vet Loren Bouchard - follows the Princess of Darkness as she develops a relationship with DJ Jesus, a hippie-ish performance artist incarnation of the original. Do fathers ever approve of the men their daughters date?
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NORMAL, Ill. – Bradley won four individual titles and recorded six top-10 performances in school history to highlight the team's final outing before the Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championship Saturday at the Redbird Invitational.
Junior Eric Delvo (Springfield, Ill./Sacred Heart Griffin) ran the 3,000 meter steeplechase for the first time in his career and won the event with a time of 9:14.58 for the second-best time in school history.
Sophomore Caitlin Busch (Waterloo, Ill./Freeburg) also ran the first 3,000 meter steeplechase of her career and was less than seven seconds off the Bradley record as she crossed the line at 11:07.08 to win the event.
The day started with sophomore Elizabeth Dutcher (Williamston, Mich./Williamston) turning in career-best efforts in both the long jump and high jump. Dutcher won the long jump with a career-best leap of 5.22 meters for the sixth-best performance in school history. She also cleared a career-high 1.55 meters in the high jump to finish fifth overall. Dutcher's 1.55 meters in the high jump ranks seventh in school history.
Sophomore Emily Delvo (Springfield, Ill./Sacred Heart Griffin) was seven-tenths of a second from her career-best time in the 800 meters, finishing third in the event at 2:10.43 to pace 11 Braves in the field. Junior Aaron Peck (Moline, Ill./Moline) led the Bradley men in the 800 meters, posting a time of 1:58.60 to finish 10th.
In the women's 1,500 meters, sophomore Kristen Busch (Waterloo, Ill./Freeburg) clocked the ninth-best time in school history to finish seventh in the field at 4:34.51. Junior Sarah McMahon was close behind in 13th with a season-best time of 4:41.52.
Junior Chase Coffey (Hanna City, Ill./Farmington) was the top finisher among nine Bradley men in the 1,500 meters. Coffey's time of 3:54.12 was good for third in the field and sixth on Bradley's career-best list.
Senior Whitney Schumacher (Appleton, Wis./Kimberly) won the women's 5,000 meters with a time of 17:50.96.
The Braves return to action May 16-18 at the Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Carbondale, Ill.


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Love at first toss
Local woman waxes enthusiastic about lawn bowling
By Sunny Glessner 04/03/2014
Live jacks and dead bowls? No, it's not a casino or a weird pinball machine. Perhaps you've driven by the Wilson Senior Center on C Street in Oxnard and seen people dressed in whites. It may look like a wedding, but it's really a game of lawn bowling. I drove by for years until one day I saw an open house notice. Free lessons — what a deal. I went in and tried it. It was love at first toss.
The history of bowls goes back to the ancient Egyptians. They likely played with stones, perhaps leftovers from building pyramids. Bocce, a kissing cousin, seems to be better known, perhaps because no formal court is needed for playing. Curling, also a descendant of lawn bowling, was probably less well-known before it became an Olympic sport.
The Romans brought the game to Europe, and in 1209 the Southampton Old Bowling Green Club, still in operation, was established in England. Windsor Castle's bowling green has been home for bowlers as far back as Henry VIII, the first Princess Elizabeth and later Queen Victoria. Anne Boleyn was a bowler, but don't worry about losing your head when you bowl in Oxnard.
The Oxnard-Joslyn Lawn Bowls Club, begun in 1986, has players of all ages. Our oldest player is Edith Dowsing from Camarillo. She joined when this club began, but she started in Canada in 1948. "It's great exercise," she says. "The Oxnard group is the grandest club and there've been no fights — yet." Actually, lawn bowlers are so genteel that referees aren't needed.
No need for steroids, either. You don't have to bench press 150 pounds. Just lift a grapefruit-size "bowl" that weighs around 3 pounds. Unlike a couch potato, you'll get light exercise on the 120-foot grass court. Rather than noisy, indoor lane bowling or the newer sport of Wii bowling using a TV set, you'll be outside enjoying our amazing Southern California weather. One of the advantages bowling has over golf, another outdoor sport, is that you don't have to worry about losing a ball or hitting other people.
The bowl is weighted off-center to give it a "bias," which means it rolls in an arc rather than a straight line. You don't aim directly at the target, and there's the fun as well as the challenge. The goal of the game is to roll your bowl closest to the "jack," which is about the size of a golf ball. Like all beginners, I occasionally rolled a "wrong bias," earning some good-natured ribbing but no penalty strokes.
Lawn bowling is easy to learn and easygoing. Yet, it can be highly competitive for those who like to be tested. This comes from visiting other teams and taking part in tournaments. Our Oxnard Club members come from all parts of Ventura County while contests occur all over Southern California. There are even international tournaments.
Amador Martinez, long-time member and manager of the green, says, "I thrive on the competitive pressure of tournaments. It brings out my best bowling."
Additionally, lawn bowlers are very social and welcome newcomers. Even though perfection isn't expected, it's certainly appreciated. Holidays provide an opportunity for more social play days, which include variations on the usual rules plus delicious food.
You'll notice the players wave to each other. Information is being sent, such as who's ahead or how close your bowl is to the jack. The hand signals mean you don't have to yell from one end of the court to the other. It's not quiet though, because people are giving encouragement, razzing or congratulations. Play takes place daily except Tuesday and Thursday. Come to enjoy the company, competition and camaraderie. You might find a new love in your life.
For more information about the Oxnard Lawn Bowling Club, visit www.oxnardlbc.com or call 385-8034.
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California-based Radii Footwear is making a quick impact in the urban boutique market. Formerly a buyer for renowned action sports stores Beach Bums in Southern California, founder Casey Arisohn made the jump from buying to production just a few short years ago when he noticed that his suggested design tweaks always ended up being the styles that sold out in store.
Debuting at MAGIC in August of 2008, the Radii collection features clean lines and is produced in action and full grain premium leathers as well as treated canvas. The line also includes textured, patterned materials such as suede, patent leather, nubuck, animal prints and perforations. The metallics and patent leathers are selling out as of now, but the white and black combinations a close second. For winter, expect to see more high tops with subtle embellishments like buckles and zippers as well as cleaner hues with accents of poppy colors. With a shopper-friendly price point of $90–120, these sneaks are sure to be a new basic for the fashion forward crowd.
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It's been several months since Selland Arena's ice was thawed, months since the old barn heard the roar of Fresno hockey fans and months since the valley's hockey faithful have had the opportunity to watch their beloved Monsters.
In just under two weeks, those months of waiting will come to an end when both the NAHL and WSHL Monsters open their home schedules on October 28th at Selland Arena.
Don't think that just because they haven't been playing at home, that the Monsters haven't been busy. Both teams started the season with lengthy road trips against solid opponents and both have been successful.
NAHL Monsters
As always, the North American Hockey League season officially commenced with a showcase in Minnesota. The Monsters hit the ice running for the 2011-12 season and swept their way to a 4-0 record after the tournament. They followed that up with a trip to Dawson Creek, B.C. and added a couple more wins to their record. From Canada, the team headed up to Alaska for 8 more games against their rivals up there.
With a current record of 7-5-2, the Monsters are in second place in the NAHL West division. That puts them 2 points ahead of the Kenai River Brown Bears.
The "NA" team has been led in the scoring department by Jeff McMinimy (15 pts), while Zack Wallace is right behind him (13 pts). Jeff Pauluk leads all players who returned from last year's squad with 10 points in 7 games and a +2 rating. Mac Haight (4 wins) and Tomas Sholl (3 wins) have split the goal tending duties down the middle, playing 7 games apiece.
Up next for the NAHL Monsters is the home opener on October 28th, where they host Kenai and have the opportunity to solidify their place in the standings.
WSHL Monsters
The WSHL Monsters got their season underway with a trip down to San Diego a couple of weeks ago. They swept their series with the Gulls and came home boasting a perfect 3-0 record.
This past weekend, the "WS" team traveled to the lonestar state to take on the Texas Brahmas. Once again, they completed a 3-game sweep and now have a record of 6-0. All of their wins have come in regulation and have been by at least 2 goals.
Nick McKee and Marc Haaf lead the team with 8 points apiece, while Josiah Nikkel is right behind them with 6. Stanton Turner, Gunnar Dircks and Justin Plate all have 5 points so far. Goalies Marcus Harbison and Tom McGuckin have been sharing the load in net and have 3 wins each.
The WSHL Monsters are on the road again this weekend, when they head to Arizona to face the Phoenix Knights. Once they complete that series, they'll head back home and get ready for their home opener, which is also on the 28th. They'll be facing their arch rivals, the Idaho Jr. Steelheads three times that weekend.


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How Much Does Trigger Finger Surgery Cost?
Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a medical condition wherein a finger is caught or locked in a bent or extended position. When forcibly flexed or extended, the affected finger snaps and causes a painful sensation. One of the treatment options for the condition is trigger finger surgery. Finding the right surgeon and deciding on where the procedure is done are vital steps to finding the most cost-effective option available.
How much does it cost?
- Depending on where the surgery will be performed and other various factors, the entire trigger finger surgery can range in price anywhere from as little as $900 to as much as $6,000. Usually, complex, long-term hospital stays will be near that $6,000 mark.
- For those that do have a health insurance policy, be sure to check with your provider to see what is going to be covered. Most of the time, the patient will be responsible for the co-pays and deductibles. eHealthInsurance.com can help you browse through hundreds of health insurance policies for free.
- TriggerFingerandThumb.com states that surgeon's and facilities fees for a trigger finger surgery ranges from $900 to $2,000, with anesthesiologist's fees at around $400 to $1,000.
- According to PlacidWay, an online resource for medical tourism, trigger finger release surgery is a minor procedure that can be done on an outpatient basis. The cost averages $700 to $900, depending on the finger, the severity of the condition, and the geographical location. The cost of occupational therapy, anesthetic and doctor's fees as well as facility fees are additional costs that need to be factored in when considering the procedure.
- According to the Healthcare Blue Book, the general cost of a hand surgery done in a hospital is $6,300. The cost includes $6,300 for a 3-day stay at the hospital, with every additional day adding $1,800 to the total cost.
What is going to be included?
- Trigger finger takes place when the digital flexor tendon swells as a result of overuse or trauma. Treatment typically includes anti-inflammatories and rest, as well as occasional steroid injections. Initially, hand surgeons inject a type of treatment before performing surgery. Trigger finger surgery is recommended for patients that do not respond well to injections.
- The surgery is a same-day procedure that is typically done under local anesthesia. The surgeon makes a small incision in the skin and then releases the tight area of the tendon sheath. The patient is advised to avoid putting pressure on the incision for a few weeks.
- Prior to undergoing the procedure, a consultation will be conducted. The surgeon examines the patient, discusses the surgical procedure as well as its possible outcomes and risks, the techniques to be used, and the recovery and rehabilitation period.
- In many cases, a surgeon performs trigger finger surgery on a patient under local anesthetic. The surgeon works on the problem and then immobilizes the finger for a few days to allow it to heal, which can take about two weeks.
What are the extra costs?
- After the surgical procedure, some doctors may prescribe narcotic pain medications that will need to be taken for a short period of time, depending on the patient's condition.
- Occupational therapy may be required to help with the recovery period of the affected finger. Costs vary based on factors like location, duration of the therapy, and professional charges.
Factors that influence the price:
- Facility fees. Fees are usually required for surgical procedures done in certain locations. A surgery performed in a hospital can be costly because it usually charges for board and the use of their equipment. Having the procedure done in an ambulatory surgical facility or a surgeon's office can be less expensive.
- Professional fees. Professional fees include the surgeon's fees and the anesthesiologist's fees. Surgeon's fees vary based on experience and reputation. Anesthesiologist's fees also vary, and can be charged on an hourly basis. More experienced surgeons and anesthesiologists often command higher prices.
- Medications. The overall cost of a trigger finger surgery is also affected by the medications prescribed after the procedure. However, there are cases when prescription pain medication is generally not required.
Tips to know:
- Check with your insurance. Most hand surgery procedures are covered by insurance providers as well as certain related complications. Discussing these with your provider can help you prepare for what is to come. In general, pre-certification is needed in order to be qualified for reimbursement or coverage.
- When in the process of selecting a surgeon, make sure that he or she is not only skilled and experienced but also someone with whom you are comfortable.
- Occupational therapy may be required, but it depends on the severity of the patient's condition and other factors. There are instances though when it may not be necessary and the patient can resume regular activities.
How can I save money?
- Find a hand surgeon who performs the procedure with local anesthesia in his own office. This helps you to avoid facility fees and anesthesia fees.
- Having the trigger finger surgery done in an accredited surgeon's office costs significantly less than when performed in a hospital.
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Cuts undermine recent investment to national passenger railway
HARTLAND, AB -- Harold Nicholson, president of the public transportation users and advocacy group, Transport Action Atlantic, said the announcement of yet more cuts to Canada's nationwide rail passenger service is wrong and inexplicable given this federal government's recent investment of $923 million in a renewal of Via Rail Canada's trains, stations and other assets.
"While the rest of the G20 nations invest heavily and wisely in expanding their rail passenger services, Canada's longstanding policy of cutting Via continues," said Nicholson. "These cuts are wrong to the core and the destructiveness of this latest round will soon become apparent, much to the detriment of the more than four million passengers who use VIA annually."
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The Air Force is taking more heat over the oxygen problems on-board the F-22 Raptor.
Senator Mark Warner and former Air Force pilot and current Congressman Adam Kinzinger sent a letter to Air Force Secretary Michael Donley Tuesday demanding answers to a number of questions about the raptor.
F-22 Raptor Probe
* Did USAF Under-report Oxygen Incidents
* USAF's Testing and Diagnostic Steps
* Latest Pressure Vest Testing Information
* Did USAF Bid-out Back-up Oxygen System
They want to know is the Air Force under-reporting incidents of Raptor pilots experiencing hypoxia-type symptoms during flight.
They also want to know what tests the Air Force performed before and after the oxygen problems first surfaced in late 2010.
They want to know the latest on the pilot pressure vest, which has been identified as a possible source of the oxygen problems.
And they want to know if the Air Force put-out bids for a 19-million dollar back-up oxygen back system before awarding the contract last month to Raptor manufacturer Lockheed-Martin.
Warner and Kinzinger say they want a response within 30-days. The letter comes on the heels of another Raptor incident.
On July 6th an F-22 pilot declared an in-flight emergency after reporting hypoxia-like symptoms during a flight at Hickam Field, Hawaii.
Warner and Kinzingr cited a restricted airflow incident at Langley Air Force Base Virginia in late June, and the May 31st incident at Tyndall Air Force Base, where a Raptor pilot hit the runway without extending his land gear.
Tyndall is the training home for all Raptor pilots, and is scheduled to get an operational squadron of F-22's next year.


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This Pacific Ocean republic, comprising some 350 small (mostly uninhabited) islands, lies east of the Philippines and north of Indonesia, in the eastern part the Caroline Islands.
Palau experiences very similar conditions of temperature and humidity throughout the year and these are shared with the islands of the other main groups in the western Pacific north of the equator - the Gilbert, Marianas, and Marshall Islands.
All of these island groups have a typical tropical oceanic climate with moderately high temperatures and humidity, which vary little from month to month. The daily range of temperature is quite small - about 4°-5°C/10°F. All have abundant or moderately heavy rainfall with a wetter season from June to November.
Islands near the equator have rainfall more evenly spread throughout the year. The actual amount of rainfall on each island depends on both the altitude of the land and on exposure to the dominant winds: the northeast trade winds in the low-sun period and the southeast monsoon in the high-sun period.
Islands more than 5°N of the equator are liable to experience tropical cyclones (the typhoons of the South China Sea) with their heavy rainfall and very strong winds which can do considerable damage. The main season for such storms is from July to November.
The worst of such storms may only affect one particular island every two or three years, but the much larger area of heavy rain associated with a cyclone contributes to the heavier rainfall of these months.
Palau has moderately large amounts of sunshine, averaging between six and eight hours a day, in spite of a large number of days on which some rain falls. Much of the rainfall is in the form of short, heavy showers, but days with continuous rain are more frequent in the wetter months.
Although the combination of temperature and humidity is often rather muggy and oppressive, particularly at night, daytime temperatures are usually moderate and feel more comfortable because of the brisk winds, both daytime sea breezes and the predominant and regular trade winds.
The tables for Saipan in the Northern Marianas and Ujelang in the Marshall Islands illustrate conditions over a large area of the western Pacific. That for Yaren on Nauru is more typical of islands on or near the equator; here rainfall is more evenly distributed throughout the year and tropical cyclones are never experienced.
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Album: A Wasteland Companion
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One marble at a time, it's true.
When I'm stuck between what we have done,
And what we're gonna do.
There's a key on my piano that I play for you.
And now I'm conquering an ocean
One wave at a time, it's true.
'Cause I can not beat the devil,
I'm taking on the deep, deep blue.
Armed with this key on my piano that I play for you
Can you hear it?
Can you see the continental divide?
Oceans wide till you jump inside this tidal wave with me
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Not only does it seem that women now spend nearly half their lives in cars, whether driving to work, ferrying the kids around and running other errands, etc., they "control 65% of global spending. This includes making the final decision on more than 60% of new-car purchases," commented Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn during a news conference last month. Therefore it should come as no surprise that the major auto manufacturers are finally beginning to recognize their importance from the corporate side, not just as consumers.
While most people are now well aware of the fact that GM is headed by a woman, Mary Barra, many would be surprised to learn that Toyota actually appointed its first female chief engineer, Chika Kako, back in 2012. Kako, 47, is now top boss for the Lexus CT hatchback. And while people still ask her when she is going to get married, her rise through the company's ranks underscores a dramatic change in Japan's mental attitude toward women in recent years, even if only 101 females (out of 9,458) of Toyota's managerial positions are held by women. However, Toyota has stated that it plans to "increase the number of women managers to 320 by 2020 and 570 by 2030."
On the other hand, in 2009 Nissan appointed its first woman, Mie Minakuchi, as chief product specialist, responsible for overseeing every aspect of the Nissan Note compact, from design and marketing to manufacturing and equipment back in 2009. She was later succeeded by another woman chief product specialist, Sachiko Aoki, when the next-generation Note debuted in 2012.
"What women are looking for in a car is very different," Ghosn added. "Women zero in on vehicle attributes such as seating position, quality of materials, functionality and safety, not such specs as horsepower and displacement. If you don't pay attention to those features, you end up having a customer base which is mainly male. That is why it is important to have female designers, female marketers, female engineers who understand and truly pay attention to women's wants and needs."


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Paulwell demands report from Petrojam
MINISTER OF Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Phillip Paulwell has demanded that the board of directors of Petrojam Limited meet, investigate and issue a full report into last week's alleged release of noxious fumes from the refinery.
Last Wednesday, reports of an offensive chemical-type odour from persons in communities upwind of Petrojam prompted an investigation by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA). The following day, Petrojam wrote to NEPA confirming that "during site clean-up operations ... the liquid contents of a five gallon plastic pail were released on to the ground" and that "a pungent odour was noted in the area of the spill".
The NEPA report, released on Friday, identified the refinery, located on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston as the source of the odour, but did not identify the liquid spilled.
Paulwell, who returned at the weekend from a meeting of regional energy Ministers in Lima, Peru, expressed "grave concern" about safety and security practices at Petrojam, as this report of fumes emanating from the refinery is the second such this year.
Paulwell also echoed concerns of Minister of Land, Water, Environment and Climate Change, Robert Pickersgill, who questioned why a full report was not made by Petrojam to NEPA about the incident last Wednesday when it happened.
"This is unacceptable, and I expect the full board, representing all shareholders, to investigate and take immediate action," Paulwell said.


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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Did Kim Kardashian get her engagement ring 2011 "from" Kris Humphries or did she already own it while dating Reggie Bush? Kim Kardashain's engagement ring 2011 wasn't given to her by Kris Humphries but has been owned by Kardashian for several years, so claim four websites. Readers, however, have disputed those websites' allegations for several months. Today, a new twist is shining in the Kardashian 2011 engagement ring scandal.
MediaTakeOut, Radar Online, the National Enquirer and Celebslam have in recent months all made the same allegation. The earliest to make the allegation appears to have been MediaTakeOut in May 2011. MTO claimed in May that Kardashian has owned the ring for years, that Humphries didn't buy the ring at all. MTO claims several years ago "Kim BOUGHT her own engagement ring (or rather, was GIVEN it by a Los Angeles jeweler in exchange for some promotional work) – and she was trying to PRESSURE Reggie to marry her." MTO claims now that "it appears that Kim may be doing the SAME THING with her new BF Kris Humphries. Cause that "new" ring she's rocking . . . looks a whole lot like the "old" one she was wearing [before]". Readers to that article were split as to whether the two rings were the same.
Second, the National Enquirer claims the two rings are absolutely the same and that Humphries simply gave Kardashian the ring that she already owned. "The ENQUIRER has uncovered a photo of the reality TV sexpot wearing her $2 million engagement ring way back in 2007 – proving the couple's 72-day marriage was nothing but a publicity ploy."
Third, Celebslam reports this week much the same allegation. "In other words, she bought her own damn engagement ring, gave it to Kris to give to her, and now her mom is giving interviews about whether she should be allowed to keep the "gift."" Its readers were also split whether the two rings are the same.
Finally, Radar Online today spoke with Jonathan Jaxson. He claims that he was involved with the ring in 2007 and has first hand knowledge the 2007 ring is in fact the 2011 ring. "On December 26, 2007 Kim wanted to stage a paparazzi moment acting like she got engaged because she was with Reggie Bush at the time, so I did a set up with her with the same ring."
Interestingly, the exclusive about the "Humphries" engagement ring was given to PEOPLE Magazine. Humphries tells the publication "I got the ring a while ago… I had it for a few weeks." But Kardashian said she was "in shock" when she saw the ring. Humphries doesn't state if he bought the ring, or how he "got the ring".


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2010 Research Summary
Sense Amplifier-based Pass Transistor Logic (SAPTL)
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Louis Poblete Alarcon, Tsung-Te Liu and Jan M. Rabaey
Gigascale Systems Research Center
The SAPTL is an alternative circuit topology that allows the reduction of energy per operation via voltage scaling even in the presence of leakage [1]. It allows aggressive supply voltage scaling since the threshold voltages of the "stack" transistors can be decoupled from the system subthreshold leakage current, allowing for very low threshold voltages. This also allows the stack transistors to remain in the superthreshold region. In addition, the differential signaling used by the SAPTL lends itself to synchronous and asynchronous operation [2][3] and the inherent layout regularity points to the SAPTL as a very good candidate for robust ultra low energy operation [4].
Figure 1: The SAPTL Architecture.
Figure 2: The 1.25mm x 1.25mm 90nm Synchronous SAPTL test chip with 31 SAPTL experiments.
Figure 3: The 3mm x 3mm 90nm Self-Timed SAPTL test chip with 101 SAPTL experiments.
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- L. Alarcón, T.-T. Liu, M. Pierson, and J. Rabaey, "Exploring Very Low-energy Logic: A Case Study", Journal of Low Power Electronics, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 223–233, Dec. 2007
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- T.-T. Liu, L. Alarcón, M. Pierson, and J. Rabaey, "Asynchronous Computing in Sense Amplifier-based Pass Transistor Logic", Proceedings of International Symposium on Asynchronous Circuits and Systems (ASYNC), 2008
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- Liu, T.-T., Alarcón, L. P., Pierson, M. D., Rabaey, J. M., "Asynchronous Computing in Sense Amplifier-Based Pass Transistor Logic", Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) Systems, IEEE Transactions on, vol.17, no.7, pp.883–892, July 2009
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- Markovic, D., Wang, C. C., Alarcón, L. P., Liu, T.-T., Rabaey, J. M., "Ultralow-Power Design in Near-Threshold Region", Proceedings of the IEEE, vol.98, no.2, pp.237–252, Feb. 2010


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I was married and have since divorced approximately (2 1/2) years ago. I have to pay child support for (3) children from the previous marriage. I have since remarried. I recently received an interrogatory from my ex-wife's attorney inquiring of everyone living in my current household and their relation to me. She works and my income is sporadic. I am making the support payments based on my income. My current wife has all separate accounts. We have no shared accounts. How is total household income calculated for child support purposes? Can the courts increase child support payments based on "my salary" as well as" my current wife's salary"?
Child Support-Houehold Income Calculations in California
Started by blanco2011 , Feb 21 2013 08:04 AM
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Posted 21 February 2013 - 08:04 AM
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Posted 21 February 2013 - 08:32 AM
The amount of child support paid by noncustodial parents is determined at the state level, but some general guidelines can be applied universally. You may want to visit the Family Law Center: Child Support and read Child Support Amounts as a good resource.
Posted 21 February 2013 - 08:42 AM
Your current wife's income cannot be used as a factor to calculate your child support obligation except under highly unusual circumstancers, such as if she is sheltering part of your income and/or assets under her own. Presumably the interrogatories are meant only to establish your fair share of reasonable household expenses (if any) that could be used as factors in the calculation. Consult local counsel.
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