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1. To determine the localization, topology, oligomerization status, size and identity of components of the FtsH11 complex.
2. To identify substrates involved in the FtsH11 and downstream components in maintaining thermostability.
3. Identify elements involved in the FtsH11 protease regulatory networks related to high temperature adaptation processes in chloroplast biogenesis an din chloroplast development.
4. Study the role of FtsH11 homologs from crop species in HT tolerance of photosynthesis systems.
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1. Generate transgenic plants expressing epitope-tagged FtsH11 and their analysis, and purification of the tagged complex and its analysis.
2. Identify trapped substrates and comparative proteomics, respectively.
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SAN MATEO -- Sexual harassment of teachers by students is rampant at Serra High, a teacher claims in a lawsuit filed Thursday against the prestigious all-boys Catholic school, describing a sordid "boys will be boys" atmosphere where kids competed to get up-skirt videos of their female instructors.
Kimberly Bohnert claims that administrators failed to protect her over two years of humiliation that also involved sexually explicit tweets, graffiti and an online image reproduced by a number of athletes at the school. The storied institution, celebrating its 70th anniversary, is best known as the alma mater of such sports stars as Barry Bonds, Tom Brady and Lynn Swann.
"It's a very athletic school and sometimes sports are put forward more than moral development," said Bohnert, 38, during an interview in her attorney's office. Bohnert is also suing the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Francisco, which oversees the school, and its affiliates for damages.
Ultimately action was taken: Six students, all minors, were expelled and six were suspended. And San Mateo police referred the six juveniles "most culpable for producing and distributing the images" to the San Mateo County Juvenile Probation Department, police Sgt. David Norton said. The probation chief could not comment specifically on the boys' punishments, but said generally, first-time offenders are referred to diversion programs.
The school -- with 840 students and 64 teachers, 21 of those women -- released a two-page statement addressing the allegations.
"Last year's incident was tragic, and the disrespect shown by certain former students did not reflect what we teach and model here at Serra High School," said school President Lars Lund. "We felt a deep level of compassion for the teacher. We immediately contacted the San Mateo Police Department and fully cooperated with them during our mutual investigations."
Lund said the school held a student assembly outlining the legal ramifications of inappropriate texting and Internet activity and partnered with San Mateo police to continue training in online behaviors.
Bohnert said the efforts were not enough and the harassment from football, baseball, basketball and lacrosse players forced her to go on leave because she was concerned for her safety.
"I'm hoping for the administration to recognize the seriousness of the issue and I'm hoping the school makes some real change to make Serra a better place and to allow these boys to be in a culture that respects one another," Bohnert said. Her lawsuit also seeks back pay and unspecified general and punitive damages.
Bohnert, who grew up in parochial schools, started teaching at Serra High in the 2006-07 school year. During her second year there, a female English teacher had her buttocks photographed and shared by students, Bohnert said. The following year a student was caught in the act of taking an up-skirt photo of a female Spanish teacher, she said.
"It was very hush-hush," Bohnert said. "I was really shocked. I guess I could say I was naive on some level. I trusted the kids."
In February 2012, school staff found sexually explicit and violent graffiti on the boy's bathroom wall targeting Bohnert, according to the lawsuit. The administration told her they were investigating, but she said she never heard more about it.
"I was hoping the students would be held accountable," Bohnert said. "To not get any resolution spoke volumes about how the kids could get away with anything."
Then, in November 2012, sexually explicit tweets targeting Bohnert were found, but again administrators did nothing, Bohnert said.
On May 17, 2013, Principal Barry Thornton called Bohnert into his office and shared a rumor that a student secretly filmed her under her dress while she was teaching. Appalled, she said she left the office, approached three students and asked them about the "rumor." The students confirmed the existence of the video and one of them described it to her in detail.
"One kid was describing my private parts in the hallway," she said. She went to her car and cried -- "It was humiliating. I was mortified."
She said the school only contacted police because she told them she was headed to the station. She said most of the photos were deleted before police could see them, harming the police probe. Norton, however, said school staff "fully cooperated" with the investigation, and in a statement Serra Principal Barry Thornton said staff acted quickly to aid the investigation and turned over the expelled and suspended students' cell phones to police.
Bohnert went on leave May 18, 2013, the same day administrators sent the first of a few letters home to parents alerting them of the expulsions. Bohnert said the letters "minimized" the experiences of the female teachers. "I don't feel they were forthcoming on how widespread it was," she said.
One student who took up-skirt photos, with the help of classmates who would distract the teachers, told police that it was a long-standing practice on campus.
San Mateo police officer Brian Curley wrote in a 2013 police report, obtained by this newspaper, that the student, a junior at the time, said he was told about it when he was a freshman in 2011. " ...(The juvenile) said there is major bragging rights to anyone who can obtain the photo of a teacher. He said that person instantly becomes very popular and has an infamous status," Curley wrote.
"Even though they are a private all-boys school, even though they are run by the Archdiocese of San Francisco, they are like any other employer and have an obligation to protect their employees from sexual harassment," said Deborah Kochan, an attorney representing Bohnert. "Once it happens they have a legal obligation to investigate to understand the full scope and then to fix it."
In the statement from the school, Principal Thornton called the school community's response to the embarrassing incidents "admirable."
"We have not shied away from the challenges that our community faced last year," he said. "Rather, we reflected on those challenges during several student educational assemblies as an opportunity to deepen our commitment to our core educational mission -- that of creating men of faith, wisdom, service, community and leadership."
Contact Matthias Gafni at 925-952-5026. Follow him at Twitter.com/mgafni.

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Mississippi DHS privatization bill wins final approval
Bill headed to governor
Mississippi lawmakers have voted to give the Department of Human Services broad leeway to hire private contractors to carry out many of its duties.
House Bill 1009 is headed to Gov. Phil Bryant, after the House and Senate both approved the final version of the bill Wednesday.
Bryant spokesman Mick Bullock said the governor supports the bill.
The bill started as a way to let DHS hire contractors to handle collection of overdue child support payments.
But opponents said the final version is so broadly written that it will allow DHS to hire companies for other duties, such as nutrition programs for the elderly. Some lawmakers worry that privatization could lead to layoffs of state employees.
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Semiconductor investment set to fall
Gartner sees chip makers scale back their investment plans.
Worldwide spending on semiconductor equipment manufacturing is expected to decrease dramatically in 2012, according to a Gartner study.
The projected total spending for 2012 is estimated at $38.9 billion (£24.5 billion), an 11.6 per cent decrease from the $44 billion (£27.6 billion) spent in 2011.
The decline in spending was brought on by weak market conditions in 2011, caused by pullbacks in semiconductor industry expansion plans, according to Klaus Rinnen, a managing vice president at Gartner.
"This investment weakness will continue through the first half of 2012 and will surge in the second half of the year," Rinnen said. "There is a risk that some capacity expansion plans will slip from the second half of 2012 into 2013."
According to Rinnen, as downward pressure on utilisation rates decreases, utilisations are expected to increase in the second quarter of 2012.
"Once the supply is balanced, DRAM and foundry manufacturers will need to begin to increase spending to meet an increase in demand, as the PC market rebounds and consumers begin spending as the economy stabilises," Rinnen said.
If semiconductor manufacturers are spending less in anticipation of a decrease in demand, then it is likely that prices will rise in the future if demand does recover.
Worldwide semiconductor equipment manufacturing spending is expected to bounce back into the double digits in 2013. The Gartner study shows projected spending for 2013 increasing by 10.5 per cent to $43 billion (£27 billion).
The trend will continue in semiconductor capital spending as well, with a decrease of 7.3 per cent in 2012 totaling $60.9 billion (£38.3 billion) and increasing again in 2013 by 3.5 per cent.
The downward spiral is expected to spill over into other markets as well. Gartner predicts spending to decrease in wafer fab manufacturing capacity utilisation and back-end equipment markets – which include wafer-level packaging and assembly equipment, die-level packaging and assembly equipment, and automated test equipment (ATE) – will continue to decline in 2012.
"Above market action in advanced packaging will not be sufficient for a positive growth rate this year, but it will be the driver for growth in 2013," Rinnen said.
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ZOAR Residents of the historic community of Zoar can breath a sigh of relief today.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is no longer considering breaching the Zoar Levee as an alternative for dealing with problems with the aging flood-control structure. The levee protects the village from flooding by the Tuscarawas River.
Residents learned the news at a meeting Thursday evening at the Zoar Schoolhouse with corps officials.
In March 2011, the corps classified the 75-year-old levee as a Dam Safety Action Classification 1, meaning that repairs were urgent and compelling. The federal agency launched a study to determine what should be done with the levee. One option was to breach it and flood the village.
The corps completed its baseline risk assessment for the levee in October. In doing so, it reclassified the levee as a Dam Safety Action Classification 3, meaning the possibility of failure is moderate to high.
"As we continue with the study, we will look at deficiencies that need to be addressed to certify the levee for a 1 percent event, a 100-year flood," said Rodney Cremeans, project manager for the Huntington District of the Army Corps of Engineers. "One of the goals is to certify the levee."
"To know that historic Zoar Village will no longer be threatened with being torn down but will remain intact for future generations to utilize and enjoy is great news," said Mayor Larry Bell. "I have heard from people from around the country that historic Zoar Village is truly a national treasure that is worthy of preserving."
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November 26, 2013
Thirteen States Receive Energy Department Awards to Drive Greater Energy Efficiency, Save Money
Building on the Obama Administration's efforts to double energy productivity by 2030 and help communities save on energy bills, the Energy Department today awarded nearly $4 million to 13 states to increase statewide energy savings and boost the energy efficiency of public institutions, local governments, and industrial sectors. The Department's State Energy Program has a long history in assisting states in saving energy and deploying new clean energy technologies.
"Smart, cost-effective investments in energy efficiency are helping communities across the country cut energy waste and foster economic growth," said Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy David Danielson. "Through the State Energy Program, states and local governments are leading by example—saving taxpayer dollars and curbing the effects of carbon pollution."
The competitively-awarded State Energy Program projects announced today include three areas:
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Corruption Currents: From French Activists to Zanjani
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Leighton Holdings hit back at allegations of bribery and corruption. The company faces shareholder class action lawsuits. Should Australia take another look at its anti-graft regime? What about how companies pick directors? (The Australian, ABC News, Brisbane Times, Financial Review)
The U.K. Serious Fraud Office will announce progress in 2014 in its probe of payments made by Barclays PLC to the Qatar sovereign wealth fund, the agency's director said. (Bloomberg)
The Budapest Municipal Court declined an extradition request from the Croatian prosecutor's office for MOL Nyrt. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Zsolt Hernadi, who is wanted in relation to a bribery case of the former prime minister, the company said in a filing. A dispute continues. (Dow Jones Newswires, Financial Times sub req)
The former Greek defense minister convicted of money laundering allegedly hid $74.6 million in bribes from a series of arms deals dating back to the 1990s. He has denied the charges, but was sentenced to 20 years in prison. (Wall Street Journal, AP, BBC, NY Times, AFP)
A top Indonesian judge, held on bribery charges, also faces drug allegations. Top officials are demanding he get the death penalty. (AFP, Jakarta Globe)
The FCPA Blog considers what happens when a compliance program doesn't work. Tom Fox discusses the state of due diligence. The FCPAProfessor has more to say about a recent speech from the SEC chair.
The hacking of source code by Adobe raised fears of a wave of global attacks targeting personal and financial data held on devices from PCs to smartphones. (Financial Times sub req)
The FBI is having trouble seizing 660,000 Bitcoins from accused Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht. The money is allegedly commissions from sales made on the website. U.K. authorities arrested four men allegedly linked to the Silk Road. (Guardian, Financial Times sub req, UKPA)
Money Laundering:
French activists are launching investigations into suspicious assets held by foreign leaders in France. (Financial Times sub req)
Skilled money launderers know the rules and can exploit them, an expert said. (Thomson Reuters Corporate Compliance Complete sub req)
Four people were charged with fraud and money laundering at Pearl Oriental Oil Limited, Hong Kong's anti-corruption watchdog said. Lawyers for the accused could not be reached. Pearl Oriental declined to comment. (Reuters, press release)
Is FATCA causing U.S. banks to close the accounts of foreign accountholders? (El Paso Inc.)
Australia's federal government scooped up more than $400 million in unclaimed money from Australian bank accounts this year, with $85 million linked to account holders overseas. (The Age)
Babak Zanjani, an Iranian business tycoon who went under U.S. sanctions in April, helped Iran clear billions in oil sales and currency moves before his business empire collapsed due to the restrictive measures and pressure from the new government. He used a Malaysian port. (NY Times, Eurasianet, Malaysian Insider)
Billions are at stake as Iranian businessmen in Dubai dare to hope that signs of a diplomatic thaw will allow economic sanctions to be lifted. (Reuters)
Tehran wants a new offer from global powers ahead of talks next week as it insists on its right to enrich uranium. But did Iran hint at concessions? (Reuters, AFP, Al Monitor)
Washington opened the door to Iran joining talks over Syria. (Reuters, Wall Street Journal)
The U.S. Soccer Federation invited the Iranian national team to play a match in the U.S., which is authorized under Treasury licenses. (Haaretz)
North Korea called Switzerland's refusal, citing sanctions, to sell Pyongyang ski lifts a "serious human rights issue." (Washington Post)
Canada last week eased sanctions on Libya. (news release)
Another look at 650 Fifth Avenue is here. (Export Law Blog)
Liberia's anti-corruption commission accused the country's defense minister and police director of failing to cooperate with efforts to verify their assets. (AP)
General Anti-Corruption:
India's anti-graft bureau is having trouble notching convictions. A key one, however, came as the ruling Congress party seeks re-election. A look at the country's right to information law is here. (Indian Express, Reuters, On the Media)
China's plan for a nationwide property database, once hailed as an antidote to corruption, has stalled amid resistance from local governments. (Reuters)
Asia's demand for ivory fuels conflicts in Africa. (The Diplomat)
Public corruption costs the European Union 2.2 billion euros. (Supply Management)
Oil theft in Nigeria costs 1 billion U.K. pounds a month. (Guardian)
The barefoot mayor of Messina, Italy, takes on corruption — and the Mafia. He's got a lot to take on: One in ten Italian contracts is corrupt. (Spiegel, The Local)
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been leaning on an anti-corruption panel he said would be independent. (Capital New York, NY Times)
Do politicians running on anti-corruption platforms keep their word? (Transparency International)


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I just downloaded the newest version today and I've checked all the other posts regarding this issue but none of them seem to apply to me because the settings listed in the other posts aren't present in the newest version.
Either the movie shows the Chapter Title or just a Chapter 1 throughout the entire movie. How do I turn this off in the current version?


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This hurricane season sucks so far. theres been about 2 significant swells
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will there ever be waves again...
Don't know where you've been...east coast has been pretty sweet the whole monthe of September and beginning of October....got nothing to complain about this hurricane season!!!! Time for a trip to central america!!!!
I assume by your SN that you are talking about Wrightsville Beach. Weve had lots of waves this season, where were you? Maybe the case is you dont go DP, go to work til 5pm, then try to surf whatever conditions are out there. If so, I could see how you might only catch it good twice so far.
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oh yeah, i distinctly recall getting skunked on a couple of DP sessions this fall by dead-high tide, first thing in the a.m.
like right now it's supposed to be 3-4 ft and it's thigh high
swell info is so unreliable lately. yesterday and 2 days ago it said it would be 4-5 feet for the next 4 days. now it's down to 1-1.5 ft. they change it the morning there are supposed to be 5 ft waves and change it to 1-2 ft
do people know what a forecast is these days? I swear they want to know what time each of sets will be here .I would love to see this site and all of the other convienent surf forcasting website were shut down for a month and see how many people on here would be lost in the dark with out it.
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2005 Budget Includes Tax Credits for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
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- Comic-Con 2013: 'Hunger Games: Catching Fire' debuts trailer, talks kissing
- Comic-Con 2013: Jamie Foxx stands with Trayvon Martin's mom 'forever'
- Comic-Con 2013: Metallica goes intense in concert film
- Comic-Con 2013: Superman to return with Batman
- Comic-Con 2013: 'Once Upon a Time' -- Robert Carlyle and Colin O'Donoghue hint about what future holds
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- Comic-Con 2013: Geek god Joss Whedon strikes back with 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'
- Comic-Con 2013: 'Games of Thrones' Slays the Crowd with action-packed panel
- Comic-Con 2013: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost crack wise on Edgar Wright's 'The World's End' panel
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- Comic-Con 2013: 'Ender's Game' stars answer gay rights questions
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SAN DIEGO -- The geek shall inherit the Earth!
Their dominion begins at Comic-Con, the weird capital of the world. An estimated 130,000 fanboys and girls descended on San Diego over the past five days to visit the mecca of fanboy-dom, the place all true believers must make a pilgrimage to once in their lives. If you speak Klingon, this is your Disneyland, a place of full-throttle fan frenzy with a mind-bending galaxy of Daleks, Trekkies, zombies and steampunkers.
Over the years, Comic-Con has grown from a ragtag comic book convention to the epicenter of American pop culture, where movie studios and television networks spend millions to promote their upcoming films and shows (not all traditional fanboy fare). The official guide to events is 200 pages long, and there are plenty of unofficial programs. The event sells out almost instantly, hotel rooms are scarce and the big panels are almost impossible to get into.
This year, "Breaking Bad" and "How I Met Your Mother" share the limelight with "Hunger Games," "The Walking Dead," "Doctor Who" and "Game of Thrones." There were also huge interactive installations plugging the new "Dracula" show and the "Ender's Game" movie starring Harrison Ford. Oh, and did we mention the Metallica concert to plug the rock gods' new 3-D documentary?
The event, which began as the Golden State Comic Book Convention in 1970 in the basement of a San Diego hotel, is now a massive gauntlet of panels, screenings and parties that spills out of the San Diego Convention Center and into the surrounding area.
Myke Seaworth, 25, has made the trek all the way from Great Britain each of the last three years. Like many in the nerd herd, he comes for the sense of solidarity.
"All the like-minded people you meet make it worth it," says Seaworth, a gamer and "Game of Thrones" fiend. "Especially when it's geeky interests that would usually make you a social recluse in a lot of circles."
Laura Royce, a sci-fi buff, even credits her high hopes for the event with getting her through a recent battle with cancer.
"I was 18 years old when I first went, and arriving at Comic-Con was like coming home," says the 30-year-old from Rowland Heights. "It was the family I didn't know I had. Within a few minutes, I'd met up with a random cadre of Klingons."
"I love Comic-Con. These are my people," says Bryan Fuller, executive producer of NBC's "Hannibal." "This is the rare place where it's acceptable to show unbridled enthusiasm for the things you love."
In the past, Seaworth has suffered the disappointment of standing in line for eight hours but still not getting a seat for the hottest sessions. So this year, he is joining the legions who camp out in line overnight. They refer to the lawn in front of the coveted Hall H, the Mount Everest of venues, as Camp H.
"The experience is loads of fun," says Seaworth, "usually you're at a party the night before so you come staggering drunk to the line at 12 to 3 a.m. ready to pass out, sober up and in the morning make mates with all the folks around you."
Some Comic-Con vets say the sacrifice is worth it. (Celebs, such as Ian McKellen and Joss Whedon, sometimes make surprise visits to the encampment.) But others say that it has become "line con."
"I don't do lines," sneers Kat Greenhill, 60, a retiree dressed in a Renaissance/pirate mashup. "It's not worth it to me."
The truly devout also show their loyalty to the sci-fi and fantasy realms through "cosplay" (costume play) as an Ewok or a Vulcan. Many a tiny tot is enlisted in the superhero homage so there were hundreds of mini-Captain Americas and wee Wonder Women. AMC also tempted gore-hounds with the "Walking Dead Escape" zombie obstacle course at Petco Park. In this paradise of putrefaction, you fork out $80 to be part of the brain-eating horde or $75 to be part of the human buffet.
One reason Comic-Con has exploded in recent years is the lure of escapism in uncertain times. "We all need an escape from reality, which can get really dark and hectic," says actress Emilie de Ravin, who plays Belle on "Once Upon a Time."
"The world can be a scary place."
Another reason for the boom in believers is the rise of the fangirl movement.
Kellie Rice, a 29-year-old hobbit-cum-novelist who lives in Santa Cruz, says it has finally "become socially acceptable for girls and women to overtly express their passion without being accused of being fakes."
However, some purists fear that the event has lost its soul and gone glam instead of geek. The surge in VIP-only, red-carpet soirees would seem to bear this out. Has Comic-Con sold out to Hollywood?
"Yes," says Karl Madsen, a middle-aged comics junkie, his voice thick with nostalgia. "I remember when the convention was by comic book fans for comic book fans."
"For Hollywood, it's just about hawking products," agrees Rena Wiriaatmadja, a 37-year-old "Doctor Who" fan (or Whovian) from Manteca.
Still, the scope of the geek extravaganza is what draws this cosmos of fans.
"Sure, the indies hate Hollywood and Hollywood, hates the indies but everybody has a place here," says Greenhill. "This is a no-judgment zone."
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This Christmas Eve, spend the day with WETA TV as we show you the very best of Washington, DC. Are your family and friends in town? Want to show them the area without driving around in the cold? Want to learn more about your city without a trip to the library? Tune into WETA TV26 and WETA HD Monday, December 24 at 8:30am for 9 ½ hours of all original WETA produced local documentaries featuring the best places to visit, behind the scenes footage, and the history of this one-of-a-kind city that we're so lucky to call home. Use the below list to see what's on and when to watch it!
Don't forget, we have a wide variety of holiday programming for everyone in the family:
Click here to read our blog post about holiday shows on WETA TV26 & HD including music and kids shows!
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8:30am - WETA Guide to Christmas
In this one-hour special, WETA presents an enticing list of ways Washingtonians (and those in the surrounding area) can celebrate the holiday season. What makes the holidays so much brighter in the nation's capital? Get the inside scoop on Christmas festivities, activities, and traditions specific to the Washington area. We'll tell you where the best neighborhood light displays are and where to explore historical locations with the most elaborate and beautiful holiday décor. With so many wonderful musical and theatrical performances paying tribute to the merry time of year, WETA narrows down the top five!
Use the WETA Guide to Christmas map to plan out your DC holiday extravaganza!
Looking for special holiday events? Check out the WETA Community Calendar for the best events in town!
9:30am - WETA Guide to Unusual Attractions
Take a tour of some of Greater Washington's most unique attractions, from mysterious gargoyles at Washington National Cathedral, to a Bavarian style beer hall and medical anomalies at the National Museum of Health and Medicine. See the Washington DC area's most unusual and fascinating attractions without having to bundle up, fight the traffic, and face the cold weather.
Loving these one-of-a-kind attractions? Check out the WETA Guide to Unusual Attractions map to schedule your next adventure!
10:00am - WETA Guide to More Unusual Attractions
This documentary uncovers more of Greater Washington's lesser-known landmarks and destinations. A companion piece to the previous show, Unusual Attractions, this show explores 18 local hidden wonders from Dinosaur Land to "The Awakening" and beyond! There's no better way to see the local area with friends and family during this holiday.
Do something new! Visit these extraordinary places using the WETA Guide to More Unusual Attractions map!
10:30am - WETA All Access: Metro
Transporting hundreds of thousands of residents, commuters and tourists each day from 5:00am until the" last train out" the Washington, DC subway system, Metro Rail, must ensure that each and every commute runs as smoothly as possible. Learn the history of DC train system, the challenges it faces, and the reasons behind the architecture. Appreciate the complexity involved in maintaining safety aboard Metro trains and buses, and also within the stations.
So you think you're Metro savvy? Which Red Line station has the longest single-span uninterrupted escalator in the Western Hemisphere? Test your Metro knowledge and learn some great facts about Washington's Metro with this downloadable crossword puzzle.
11:00am - WETA All Access: National Aquarium
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the National Aquarium in Baltimore to observe a typical day in the life of the institution's staff, volunteers, and more than 16,500 creatures, from crocodiles' breakfast to shark check-ups. Don't bother with traffic up I-95, join us here on WETA to enjoy the best of the National Aquarium in a way you'd never get a chance while visiting.
11:30am - WETA All Access: The FBI Academy
The Federal Bureau of Investigation was established in 1908 and it employees more than 30,000 employees around the globe. The FBI's mission is to protect and defend the U.S. against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats and to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States. Follow the a class of candidates from day one through graduation at the FBI training center on the Quantico Marine Corps Base in Virginia. Go behind the scenes with the candidates as they undergo testing and rigorous training and find out what it takes to become a FBI agent for the nation's top law enforcement agency.
WETA All Access takes you even further behind the scenes with a bonus five-minute segment about the FBI's forensic science laboratory!
12:00pm - WETA All Access: Union Station
Union Station can be considered the heart and hub of Washington, DC. For many travelers, business people and tourists, Union Station is the first glance at the nation's capitol. Through the years, Union Station has welcomed royalty, rock stars, and millions of every day travelers. Before the retail shops and restaurants lining the halls, there was a private entrance and designated areas for guests and travelers - from presidents to celebrities.
12:30pm - WETA All Access: Washington National Cathedral
Located at the top of Mount St. Alban in Northwest DC, Washington National Cathedral is the sixth largest cathedral in the world and the second largest in the United States. The Cathedral was completed in 1990, 83 years to the day after it was begun. Explore the story of this grand, gothic church, its intriguing architectural and artistic flourishes, and the daily rituals — from morning chapel to evensong — that make Washington National Cathedral a very special place for visitor and worshiper alike.
1:00pm - WETA Guide to Great Views
Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia are known for their beautiful landscapes and imagery. In this local documentary, see the views and vistas that make Washington one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Find out where the best 360-degree views are, which natural vistas are located nearby, and where to go for great sunset spots.
Utilize this map to visit all the best spots while your family and friends are in town!
Also, download beautiful, high-quality images for your computer and tablet here!
1:30pm - WETA Guide to Memorials
Take an inspiring tour of the many military, war, and presidential memorials of Greater Washington. Visit sculptures, statues and buildings located nearby that memorialize individuals, events, and Americans' service to their country. Also be sure to see the newer memorials in our WETA Around Town videos below: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial and the The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial.
2:00pm - WETA Guide to Neighborhood Eats
It's the holiday season so taking out-of-towners to the best restaurants in the area might be a tough one, so tune-in for a one-hour visit to dozens of hotspot eateries and landmark restaurants throughout the area. Among the places you'll get to see are DC's Eastern Market, Arlington's Lost Dog Cafe, Rockville's Cuban Corner, and Vienna's Sunflower Vegetarian restaurant.
See a full list of the features in this local documentary here, or you can download this pocket-guide so you can visit them when you're on the go!
3:00pm - WETA Guide to Fine Dining
As Neighborhood Eats gave you the best small local foods, explore the crème de la crème of Washington area establishments for the fancier moments in town. Sample their offerings and their atmosphere in this hour-long production, The WETA Guide to Fine Dining. This show offers a lively, mouth-watering tour as the area's top chefs showcase some of their astonishing creations and explain their philosophies on food.
Check out the full list of restaurants here!
4:00pm - Washington in the '60s
We've shown you the sights to see and the food to eat, now join WETA as we examine the people and events of the dramatic decade that changed our city, Washington, DC forever. This one-hour documentary looks at the political, social, and cultural events that shaped the history of the Washington area. Two time Emmy winning documentary, Washington in the '60s is a one of a kind narrated by Connie Chung.
Go to the WETA website here for loads of extras including photos, music, bonus clips and of course, a place for you the viewer to share your memories from this decade.
5:00pm - Washington in the '70s
Stay locked in to WETA for a flash back to Washington in the 1970s, a decade that began under a cloud of war, riots, and division and ended with a feeling of promise, calm, and relative harmony. This local documentary charts the District's rise from the ashes of the 1968 riots to its emergence as a world-class city, featuring first-hand accounts from those who shaped the events of the time.
We know you'll want the soundtrack to this show so head over to WETA.org to see the list of songs used in this film along with featured events and an invitation to share your memories from this momentous time in history.
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3.11-11 Defenses - Public Figure
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1, 2009
The legal status of a
person who asserts a claim of defamation determines what (he/she) must prove and
by what standard (he/she) must prove it to prevail on (his/her) claim. Under
our law, more particularly, there are separate rules and standards for deciding
defamation claims brought by public figures and by private individuals. As the
judge, it is my responsibility to decide, based upon the evidence presented at
trial, if the plaintiff is a public figure or a private individual, and to
instruct you accordingly. After considering the evidence in this case, I have
determined that the plaintiff is a public figure.
A public figure is entitled
to recover damages for defamation if (he/she) can prove by a fair preponderance
of the evidence that the defendant published or broadcast defamatory information
about (him/her), and can further prove by clear and convincing evidence that the
defendant made (his/her) defamatory publication or broadcast with actual malice.
<Here instruct on the
elements of defamation, defining the terms defamatory information, publish and
A defendant publishes or
broadcasts a defamatory statement with actual malice when (he/she) acts either
with actual knowledge that the statement is false or with reckless disregard of
whether it is false. The making of a negligent misstatement is not enough to
establish defamation. Instead, the evidence must show that the defendant, by
(his/her) intentional or reckless conduct, engaged in purposeful avoidance of
the truth.
The plaintiff must prove
that the defendant acted with actual malice by the heightened standard of clear
and convincing evidence.
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Clear and Convincing Evidence, Instruction 3.2-2.>
Thus, as a public figure,
(he/she) can only recover if you find, by clear and convincing evidence, that
the defamatory statement was made with actual malice.
New York Times Co. v.
Sullivan, 376 U.S. 254, 84 S. Ct.
710, 11 L. Ed. 2d 686 (1964); Miles v. Perry, 11 Conn. App. 584,
591, 529 A.2d 199 (1987); Abdelsayed v. Narumanchi, 39 Conn. App. 778,
668 A.2d 378 (1995), cert. denied, 237 Conn. 915, 676 A.2d 397, cert. denied,
519 U.S. 868, 117 S. Ct. 180, 136 L. Ed. 2d 120 (1996).
The defendant should raise,
by special defense, the fact that (he/she) claims the plaintiff to be a public
The court determines, as a
matter of law, whether a plaintiff is a public figure. Someone may be a public
figure in one context, but not in another. The determination of whether a
plaintiff is a public figure should be made with reference to a limited and more
meaningful context than the context used by society, in general. It is
preferable to reduce the public figure question to a more meaningful context by
looking to the nature and extent of an individual's participation in the
particular controversy giving rise to the defamation. Miles v. Perry,
11 Conn. App. 584, 591, 529 A.2d 199 (1987).
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How about keeping a cache file for each file (which needs transcoding) in db. This cache will be filled first time the file is played and correspondingly transcoded. The transcoded file (upto say initial 100 MB) can be kept in the cache file (which is persitent), so that next time if i play the same file it play straight away (since transcoded cache is available straightaway). This cache size should be configurable along with enable/disable option.
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Definition of stiff in English:
- He's wearing a white shirt with a stiff collar, black trousers with braces, and dancing shoes with leather spats.
- The plans are in PDF format for easy printing and pasting onto stiff cardboard.
- The duo have dispensed with plastic CD casings and fashioned their covers from stiff cardboard.
- Mix together roughly four tablespoons of flour and one tablespoon of water with enough water to form a paste - a thick, stiff paste will give you a raised cross and a looser paste will give you a flat cross.
- Whisk together the double and single cream until thick, but not stiff: this takes longer than usual because of the addition of the single cream.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until thick and stiff.
- It is harder for them to dress in and out of equipment, propel themselves through the water and operate stiff power inflators or releases, for example.
- Typical aging of these windows involves corrosion of the metal, stiff operation, inability to close and multiple layers of paint.
- 'My body was very stiff at first especially because of my old age,' Shen said.
- A little into the morning saw all of us grimacing over our stiff bodies - the outcome of the previous day's water pursuits!
- He was weak and his aching body was still stiff from the beating.
- Corrissa's stiff manner left her, and she ran frantically towards the door and immediately started pounding on it.
- You have a melancholy disposition resulting in a shyness, or a formal and stiff manner of presenting yourself.
- Mel had never particularly liked the woman's stiff manner and perfect outward appearance.
- He was tried and found guilty by a British Consular Court: his punishment was a stiff fine and probation with a stern warning to desist.
- The league should be proud of that, not hiding behind stiff fines and harsh rhetoric.
- That commission recommended stiff increases in the payroll tax to create a surplus that would help fund the retirement of baby boomers down the road.
- As he spoke, it seemed the gods were heeding the many prayers at the Cork venue, as the sun shone brightly and a stiff wind blew on the opening day.
- The Pope, who aides say is losing sleep over the possibility of war, celebrated a Mass that began with a stiff wind blowing in from Siberia over the flat steppes and ended in sunshine.
- A stiff wind blew through the woods, ruffling their hair.
- However, outside of China, in Japan for instance, such an effort will meet stiff resistance from habit users and from simple economic forces.
- From there a very stiff climb through what is still called 'Sullivan road' took us to Kundhesappe and then to Doddabetta foothill.
- Once more, firm sand provided a gentle walking surface until almost the end of the beach, where we rested before the short but stiff climb to the heathland above the cliffs.
- I don't drink at lunchtime but I like a stiff whisky at 6.30 in the evening and perhaps another later on.
- The General was pouring himself a stiff brandy with shaking hands.
- Bowles reassures her with a stiff whisky and a clipped certainty that everything will be back to normal tomorrow.
- I cannot speak for Xander, but I was still scared stiff.
- "They'll see that in the paper and think I'm scared stiff," he said.
- Andy pleaded from the hallway seeming utterly scared stiff.
- When the bodies of various stiffs start disappearing from the local morgue, the police are baffled as to where they've gone.
- There's a whole craft industry based on vehicles for transferring stiffs from the chapel to the boneyard.
- A friend of my father's worked for the London Transport Police and part of his job involved scraping stiffs off the tracks.
- So, unlike the bigwigs who cashed in big on stock options, look for him to remain a working stiff.
- Never have the ordinary people of America, the decent, working stiffs, needed and deserved a great tribute more urgently.
- Don't trust that future working stiffs will pay your way - the system may be entirely different by then!
- And unfortunately that's what we saw from Becks in the Portsmouth game so that explains why I dropped him to play with the stiffs when the first team was at Blackburn.
- And, if he did not play ball, they could play him in the stiffs.
verb[with object] informal
- We do know they have been steadily alienating your regular customers, stiffing them on money owed, making a terrible mess of the legitimate business, while all the while on paper your company is soaring.
- After the media glare faded, the team was stiffed for $43,000 of the prize money.
- If people are unaware, it is a crime to stiff people on wages, even the homeless.
- "Sending a message" by stiffing a rude waiter or bellhop does not work.
- I can tell you I never stiffed a waiter in a French restaurant.
- Every morning the same four guys came in, ate the same eggs-and-potatoes configurations, repeated the same harangue about how I was personally responsible for their lack of overtime, and stiffed me.
- And in this case, he was very interested in all of the questions, did not stiff them or brush them off.
- But to follow up on Bernie's question, does the vice president pay a price for stiffing the press as he has done for two months now?
- And yet, he stiffed the police for a couple of months and, even to this day, has not spoken out publicly.
- I'll bet you his last album was more successful than an American superstar whose last album stiffed.
- Ultimately, we wound up doing one television show as guild members, the record started stiffing and the band broke up.
- It stiffed, but his performance sticks in the memory and it's that ability which will see him through any critical fall-out.
stiff as a board
- informal (Of a person or part of the body) extremely stiff.Example sentences
- He would lay in his bed flat on his back, stiff as a board, tightly clutching his blanket with the fingers of both hands.
- Dustin fought to stay up, to stay stiff as a board, but eventually the bear succeeded in knocking him over.
- I made my back as stiff as a board, glaring the whole while at the poor boy.
a stiff upper lip
- A quality of uncomplaining stoicism: senior managers had to keep a stiff upper lip and remain optimisticMore example sentences
- Upper-class Englishmen pride themselves on discretion and a stiff upper lip, deeply unfashionable human qualities in these tabloid times.
- But, if the governing class goes about business as usual, that's not a stiff upper lip but a death wish.
- Most of the women were crying, but I kept a stiff upper lip.
stiffish adjective
- Example sentences
- The sides were tied and the former Ryan Cup champions faced into a stiffish breeze for the second period.
- Drain well and mash, adding the other ingredients, forming a stiffish dough.
- A rather stiffish breeze blew from the town end of the grounds, which the winners had first use of.
Old English stīf, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch stijf.
An Old English word, stiff goes back to a Germanic root meaning 'inflexible' and shares an Indo-European ancestry with Latin stipare 'press, pack' source of constipate (Late Middle English) and via Spanish the stevedore (late 18th century) who packs away cargo. As a noun meaning 'a dead body' it dates back to the USA of the 1850s. The stiffs, meaning the reserve team of a sports club, is a 1950s use. See also starve.
The stiff upper lip, a quality of uncomplaining stoicism so often thought of as peculiarly British is apparently North American in origin. The earliest recorded example is from the US writer John Neal's novel The Down Easters (1833): 'What's the use o' boo-hooin'?…Keep a stiff upper lip; no bones broke.'
Words that rhyme with stiffbiff, cliff, glyph, if, kif, miff, niff, quiff, riff, skew-whiff, skiff, sniff, spliff, tiff, whiff
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If you ask Republicans who is the leader of their party these days, you're going to get a wide a mix of answers, none of which comes even close to a consensus choice.
Or you're going to get a shrug of puzzlement.
The reasons for this are many, including the indisputable fact that the GOP currently is rent by its own civil war. At almost every turn of late, you'll hear or read of Republicans saying some pretty nasty things about one another. The far-rightists think the party establishment is dominated by RINOs (Republicans In Name Only). And the so-called ...
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Newsletter: November 2010
Mental Health Stigma: What Gets in the Way of Seeking Help?
Lacondria Simmons
According to the 2005 National Comorbidity Survey Replication study, approximately 1 in 3 Americans experience a mental health disorder in any given year. This translates to over 75 million individuals. Nearly half of Americans will experience a mental health disorder at some point in their lifetime. It is likely that you or someone that you know has or will experience a psychological problem. Despite these alarming statistics, other studies have found that less than one fourth of people suffering from a psychological disorder seek help from a mental health professional. While there are many reasons for the discrepancies in help-seeking behavior, stigma can prevent people from receiving the help that they need. The word "stigma" is derived from ancient Greece and referred to a mark that was typically cut or burned into a person's body to denote either a moral or character defect. When others saw this mark, they avoided the person, especially in public places. Individuals with a mental health disorder may feel similarly ostracized and feel embarrassed about having a psychological or emotional problem. Contemporary television shows frequently use derogatory terms, such as unstable, crazy, and unpredictable, to describe those who suffer from mental illness. The mentally ill are often portrayed in the media as being more dangerous than the general population; however, there is limited evidence to substantiate this claim. Despite the efforts by anti-stigma campaigns to educate the public on mental health disorders, many people continue to hold inaccurate beliefs about mental illness. Internalizing negative beliefs can exacerbate feelings of inadequacy, shame, and prevent you from seeking help.
Not seeking help when you are experiencing an emotional or psychological problem can have serious consequences. You might feel reluctant to talk with someone and attempt to handle things on your own. Some people look to alcohol and/or drugs to manage the distress that they feel. However, these solutions are a temporary fix for what is usually an ingrained and complex problem. Alcohol and drugs can exacerbate mental illness by intensifying feelings of hopelessness and sadness (see the June 2010 newsletter for a review of the impact of alcohol use on mental health). Also, we know that psychological problems have a greater chance of recurring when they go untreated. In addition, emotional pain impacts the person experiencing it, as well as their loved ones. Not addressing a mental illness may prevent you from having the quality of life that you want and deserve.
Mental health professionals have clinically proven methods to treat different disorders. In many cases, seeing a professional can bring you the relief that you are looking for. Thus, if you find yourself reluctant to seek psychological help because of fear or embarrassment, there are several things that you might consider. Foremost, discussing your problem with a supportive person can help. In a recent survey by the American Psychiatric Association, 79% percent of those surveyed believed that seeking and receiving support from family and friends reduced feelings of stigma.
Knowing more and sharing with others can also help reduce stigma. For example, there are many factors that determine who develops a mental health disorder. Most mental health professionals believe that genetic vulnerabilities and environmental factors interact to produce mental illness. Understanding that you are not to blame for your illness can decrease stigma and increase the likelihood of getting the help that you need. Many cities offer support groups for people experiencing a mental health problem. These groups provide a place to connect with others who are experiencing similar challenges.
Mental illness transcends age, ethnicity, gender, class, and other individual differences. People from all walks of life experience psychological problems. Educating yourself about your illness and seeking professional help can bring the hope, empowerment, and resilience you need to successfully live with a mental illness.
Brown, K. & Bradley, L. J. (2002). Reducing the stigma of mental illness. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 24, 81-87.
Crabtree, J.W., Haslam, S.A., Postmes, T., & Haslam, C. (2010). Mental health support groups, stigma, and self-esteem: Positive and negative implications of group identification. Journal of Social Issues, 66, 553-569.
Grohol, J.M. (2010, May 3). Mental Health Statistics. Retrieved October 24, 2010 from http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2010/05/03/mental-health-statistics/
Kessler, R.C., Chiu, W. T., Demler, O., Walters, E.R. (2005). Prevalence, severity, and comorbidity of 12-Month DSM-IV Disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication. Archive of General Psychiatry, 62, 617-627.
Kessler, R.C., Berglund, P., Demler, O., Jin, R., Merikangas, K.R., & Walters, E.E. (2005). Lifetime prevalence and age-of-onset distributions of DSM-IV Disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication. Archive of General Psychiatry, 62,593-602.
APA survey reveals support of family, friends fuels decline in mental health stigma.
Source: Mental Health Weekly ; 5/10/2010, Vol. 20 Issue 18, p5-5, 1/2p
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I didn't notice this request elsewhere, but it would be nice to have an option to allow/deny media renderers access to my shared files.
My router is part of a bigger network and I can see that I am connected to media boxes of people I don't know. It would be great to be able to block these fools


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2010 (JUNIOR): Appeared in 33 games as a position player starting 25 games … also pitched in 15 games, starting five … hit .258 for the year with two home runs … drove in 19 and scored 11 … hit a two-run bomb and had three hits in the season opener with Prairie View (2/21) … had two hits after coming in as a pinch-hitter against Elon (2/27) … had three RBI against Texas State (3/7) … went 2-for-5 against Texas – Pan American (4/27) … struck out the side in a shutout inning against Sam Houston (5/20) … named third team all-league over the summer after pitching in the California Collegiate League as a reliever … finished with five saves good for fifth in the league … posted a 3.68 ERA while striking out 37 in 22 innings.
Pima Community College: Started two seasons at Pima CC for head coach Edgar Soto and the Aztecs in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference, which is a wooden bat league … selected to the NJCAA All-Star game as a sophomore … posted a 3.62 ERA with an 8-3 record in 82 innings on the mound, while batting .385 with 11 doubles, three triples and a home run … finished 2-3 with seven saves as a freshman, hitting .264 with a home run … spent the past two summers in various collegiate leagues … played in the New York Collegiate Baseball League in 3008 for Glenn Falls going 2-1 with eight saves and a 4.21 ERA as the closer in 25 2/3 innings … team won East Division title … in 2009, played 10 games for the Brazos Valley Bombers, hitting .429.
High School: Was a two-way starter for coach Oscar Romero at Tucson Magnet High School, earning all-city as a senior and all-district his final two seasons … two-way threat started at third base all four seasons … averaged .410 as a senior with 22 RBI, four homers and a triple, while posting a 3.20 ERA on the bump with a 3-1 mark … helped team to a 23-6 mark as a junior, hitting .372 with nine doubles, four home runs and 24 RBI … also lettered in football, earning offensive MVP honors as a senior … in summer 2007, helped Post 7 finish third in the nation as team won state and regional title to advance to American Legion World Series … made all-tournament team as DH after setting records for home runs in a game (3) and in a series (9) … received the 2007 Rawlings Big Stick Award.
Personal: Marc Gerard Damon was born Dec. 5, 1988, in Tucson, Ariz. … son of Steve and Elma Damon … has an older brother, Steven Paul, and a younger sister, Alyssa … majoring in criminal justice.


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Guys i need some help! I use Mencoder to transcode to my Xbox360 Elite. Im using the latest Java and PMS but when i try to play a movie with a mkv container it plays the first 5 minutes then it just stops for no reason at all. Like the rules said i tried the lastest snapshot build and got the same problem. I buffers then after 5 minutes it just stops. Please help me ive been at this for 3 weeks now. Dont know what to do anymore.
Thanks in advance Stephanie
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the debugvery long but it looks all good up until this happens
INFO 2014-02-03 10:55:08.687 [Thread-16] Successfully grown buffer from 50,000,000 bytes to 209,715,200 bytes.
INFO 2014-02-03 10:59:00.773 [mencoder.exe-2] Process C:\Program Files (x86)\PS3 Media Server\win32\mencoder.exe has a return code of -1073741819! Maybe an error occurred... check the log file
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germinal 1
1Relating to or of the nature of a germ cell or embryo.
Example sentences
- In germinal lineages, replicative insertions are frequent, occurring in premeiotic, meiotic, and postmeiotic cells, while excision events are rare.
- An emerging constant among vertebrates is the presence of a germinal epithelium composed of somatic and germ cells in both males and females.
- DNA from 11 independent germinal revertants was cloned and sequenced.
1.1In the earliest stage of development: a germinal idea
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- She's currently putting together a collection of fiction that includes these pieces, and a second novel is in the germinal stage.
- Regulation can determine where germinal technologies develop and how publicly they are used, but resistance is futile, since it is impossible to stop the technology everywhere.
- While germinal creativity produces unique ideas, the child may not yet have the ability to execute them well or communicate them clearly to others.
1.2Providing material for future development: de Beauvoir's germinal book The Second Sex
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- Indeed, it is significant that in this book, Smith's interpretation of Marx is in part derived from Bertell Oilman's germinal book Alienation.
- In Berlin's germinal article, he uses the term epistemology, and scholars in composition studies have followed suit.
- Franck often starts with a germinal motif from which the rest of the material develops.
germinally adverb
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- Aside from that, it creates illusions of vertical solidarity, when what we need are new forms of horizontal solidarity, germinally represented in the World and European Social Forums.
- Most of the transposable elements used as markers tend to transpose late in development, and transposed elements are rarely transmitted germinally.
- Each allele is germinally and somatically stable in the absence of Ac but is unstable in the presence of Ac, typical of Ds-containing alleles.
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Germinal 2
The seventh month of the French Republican calendar (1793–1805), originally running from 21 March to 19 April.
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- Out went the old months - January to December - and in came Vendémiaire, Brumaire, Frimaire, Nivôse, Pluviôse, Ventôse, Germinal, Floréal, Prairial, Messidor, Thermidor and Fructidor.
- A further law of 18 Germinal of the following year provided for the decimalisation of the new currency and the naming of it as the 'franc'.
- These ideas had a wide influence on the creation of the Franc Germinal (17 Germinal an XI, 7 April 1803) and on the law granting the Banque de France its monopoly on issuing banknotes.
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August 5, 2005
Aiken County kids head back to class on Tuesday. As News 12 found out, teachers busy setting up their classrooms have mixed emotions.
Putting the finishing touches on her third grade classroom, East Aiken High School's first-year teacher Ashley Hollowell wants everything to be just right. Ashley admits, she's nervous.
"Very much so, probably more than the students," Hollowell said.
This new teacher isn't so new to Aiken County schools. She grew up in them and graduated from South Aiken High.
"It's really neat to see it from the student's perspective and then again from the teacher's perspective," Hollowell said.
Up the hall East Aiken's reigning Teacher of the Year Renee Owens has a surprise for music students. Look at these walls!
"I wanted color in here, I have 12 walls in this room. They were all white," Owens said.
And a grant bought 30 new instruments. This 10-year teacher isn't nervous anymore, but her emotions are still high.
"I always get the excitement," Owens said.
New teachers, new titles, new instruments and new classrooms. But some things never change. It seems Aiken County students and teachers seem ready to go back on Tuesday.
Click here for more information on going back to school in Aiken County.


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Definition of titrate in English:
verb[with object]
1 Chemistry Ascertain the amount of a constituent in (a solution) by measuring the volume of a known concentration of reagent required to complete a reaction with it, typically using an indicator: the sample is titrated at a pH near 10 with EDTA solution titrate 25 cm3 of this solution against 0.10 M hydrochloric acid
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- To determine the exact concentration, titrating the hydrochloric acid against a solution of base, for example sodium hydroxide, would be appropriate.
- Aliquots of the peptide solution were titrated to the micelle solution to reach a peptide-to-micelle molar ratio of 1: 220.
- This solution was titrated with the HSA fragment by adding small amounts of an ~ 0.3 mM protein solution in the aqueous buffer and recording the spectrum after incubation for a few minutes after each addition.
1.1 Medicine Continuously measure and adjust the balance of (a physiological function or drug dosage): each patient received intravenous diazepam and pethidine, the doses being titrated according to the response
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- In general, high doses of steroids are required, but the dosage is titrated against the response and kept to the lowest effective dose, given for as short a time as possible.
- Symptoms include abdominal discomfort, metallic taste, nausea, and diarrhea; these effects are generally transient and can be minimized by taking the drug with meals and titrating the dose slowly.
- The initial dose of ritodrine was 50 mg per minute, and then the dosage was titrated to contractions.
titratable adjective
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- The relationship between titratable acidity and malic acid was less obvious.
- The sign and magnitude of the pK a shift of a particular titratable group is determined by the free energy to transfer it into the low-dielectric protein cavity, and by its interactions with polar residues in the protein.
- The only extra hydrogen bond that is formed involving titratable residues is between OG1 and OE2.
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- So if Plotkin is correct when he says that the titration was done in Philadelphia, this would mean that the vaccine fed in Africa was of unknown titre.
- The titration was done in Philadelphia and Courtois was told to dilute the material sixty-fold in order to reach the desired dose.
- The titrations were performed with various concentrations of TFE, SDS, and DPC.
Late 19th century: from French titrer (from titre in the sense 'fineness of alloyed gold or silver') + -ate3.
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LinkedIn's 'Stellar Quarter' Pushes Shares to Record Highs
LinkedIn can do little wrong at the moment.
The professional social network's stock price is up more than 20% Friday and has set fresh record highs following another standout quarterly report. LinkedIn's fourth-quarter profit jumped 66% amid continued growth in the number of its paying users and corporate customers.
The company bragged about its 202 million users, up 39% from a year ago. It says it adds two members every second.
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"A stellar quarter by all accounts," says Kerry Rice, an analyst at Needham & Co.
Shares recently rose 21% to $150. The stock has nearly doubled over the last 12 months and remains well above its $45 IPO price in May 2011.
LinkedIn continues to be an outlier in the social-media sector as the stock prices of FacebookGroupon and Zynga trade well below their IPO prices. LinkedIn has routinely beat analysts' expectations quarter after quarter since turning public almost two years ago. It's also continues to add members who pay for both advertising and recruiting services, an important driver of the company's business model. From WSJ's Evelyn Rusli:
Over the past six months, LinkedIn has been focused on building out its content business to boost activity on the site. Since July, the company has added a number of features to users' profiles and news feeds, many of which echo those found on rival social media sites, such as the ability to comment and 'like' posts as Facebook Inc. users can. LinkedIn also recently introduced a so-called "Influencers" program, which encourages business leaders, like Richard Branson, to post long-form posts on the site.
The progress in its content efforts seemed to have had a halo effect on the rest of LinkedIn's business, boosting advertising sales and premium subscriptions. Revenue from the "Marketing Solutions" category, which is largely ad sales, jumped 68%, while premium subscriptions rose 79%, the company said. Overall, LinkedIn said its page views, including traffic from mobile devices, rose 67% in the fourth quarter.
Analysts predominantly praised LinkedIn's quarterly results. and bottom-line beats. "Growth in all segments surpassed our forecasts as the rapid pace of product investment and innovation during 2012 drove a steady acceleration in engagement in the quarter," JPMorgan wrote in a note to clients.
Perhaps one of the main concerns when it comes to LinkedIn is its skyrocketing valuation, which is something investors have been grappling with since the company turned public. LinkedIn shares trade at 113 times projected earnings for the next 12 months, according to FactSet. This is a much richer valuation than other social media companies, suggesting the stock price may be trading too high compared to the company's projected earnings.
Price-to-earnings ratios are calculated by taking a stock's price and dividing it by the company's earnings per share. Facebook trades at a forward P/E multiple of 49 and Groupon has a forward P/E of 32.
"Valuation remains challenging to justify, though we are encouraged by LinkedIn's pricing power, significant headroom to grow all its segments and leverage inherent in its model," says Needham's Rice.
For more MarketBeat and other streaming markets coverage from The Wall Street Journal, point your mobile browser to wsj.com/marketspulse.


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Hurricane Season is Coming!
Hurricane Season is Coming!
05.10.13 | By
Hurricane season is coming. It starts in less than a month. Now's the time to get prepared. Here's a clip from the Barometer Bob Show on the Weather Radio Broadcast Network. In this edition, Barometer Bob interviews RxResponse Executive Director Erin Mullen.
To make sure you're prepared if you live in a storm zone, visit Rx Open at Rx Response and down-load the convenient form for listing you and your families prescription medicines – a necessity if you could be evacuated.


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Waynesboro Area School District is determining kindergarten enrollment for September 2013. Children who are 5 before Sept. 1 may start kindergarten in September. Parents of eligible children should call 762-1191 to schedule an appointment for registration at Waynesboro Area Senior High School. Students will be registered for kindergarten by appointment only. Parents/guardians should bring the required documentation and completed paperwork. Incoming kindergarten students should attend registration with the parent/guardian. Registration dates are: Summitview — March 4; Fairview — March 5; Hooverville — March 6; and Mowrey — March 7.
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Mid-Ohio Valley Multicultural Festival opens with Latin Night
June 22, 2013
PARKERSBURG — The 18th annual Mid-Ohio Valley Multicultural Festival kicked off Friday night with a Latin Music Night, leading into the weekend festival, which celebrates the cultural diversity of......
event was outstanding. see you next year
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kauffmds, very good post.
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What is uniquely "American", is (or was) our ability to accept and adapt, unique cultural aspects, from disparate cultures that have come to the USA. There was a time when the Scottish, Irish, and Germans, were thought of as interlopers in the "traditional American way". I'm a "filthy lib" veteran who spent 6 years defending your right to voice your opinion. Some food for thought: When a group of people are closed to outsiders, to preserve their "culture", they inevitably become inbred.
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smokemifyagotem, The American tradition has always been multicultural. America has alway invited people of different cultures to come and be part of our country. That is the unique characteristics of our country. There is nothing wrong with being proud of your roots along with being proud of be American.
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smokemifyagotem, Looks like you do not know why this country came in to existence. I always thought it was to escape an oppressive government that even controlled the religion that you were to believe in.
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Very nice event that has grown over the years.
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Perhaps it's your close-minded ignorance that is ruining "the traditional American way."
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Unless you are a native Indian born in the U.S.A. with your true American culture,the rest of the citizens possess multi-cultural traits,mainly from Europe,Africa and the Orient in the past,and Hispanic countries recently.
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What about TRUE AMERICAN CULTURE-the native indian culture????
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Nice hat for 90 deg,Cool.
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Promising New Medicines in Development for Heart Disease & Stroke
Advances Needed as Prevalence of Stroke Predicted to Increase
06.24.13 | By Stephanie Fischer
In a previous post, I shared my personal experience with stroke and encouraged readers to know the warning signs and symptoms of stroke. A new report by PhRMA on Medicines in Development for Heart Disease and Stroke provides cause for optimism. Given the enormous toll of strokes, both on a personal level and also for the national economy, effective new treatments are desperately needed.
Strokes' Serious Toll
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds. Every four minutes, someone dies of stroke; 1 in 19 deaths nationwide is due to stroke.
The effects of stroke can vary depending on the extent of brain damage and where in the brain it occurs. After a few weeks of physical therapy and several months of speech therapy, I have no noticeable residual effects from my stroke. Others are not so fortunate. According to CDC, strokes reduce the mobility of more than half of survivors age 65 and older, and are a key cause of disability in the U.S.
In addition to the burdens they impose on survivors and caretakers, strokes cost the U.S. economy more than $70 billion annually. These costs are expected to double by 2030 as the prevalence of stroke is predicted to increase significantly, according to the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.
BRAIN Initiative
In April, President Obama announced the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative to be led by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Learning more about the brain may help develop new ways to predict (in order to prevent), diagnosis and treat stroke.
An earlier Catalyst post explained the important role biopharmaceutical companies play in the nation's efforts to advance scientific understanding of the complex diseases facing patients, including neurological and cardiovascular conditions.
Medicines in Development for Heart Disease and Stroke
The updated report highlights 215 Medicines in Development for Heart Disease and Stroke, including 19 specifically for stroke, which are in clinical trials or pending review by the Food and Drug Administration. Some of these innovative medicines utilize cutting-edge scientific advances such as a genetically-engineered medicine that dissolves clots to treat stroke and a gene therapy that uses patients' own cells to treat heart failure.
This promising pipeline of potential new therapies offers hope to current and future patients.


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In Cleveland, Ohio, everyone has an opinion about November 6th. The one thing that people agree on at the West Side Irish American Club, is that Election Daycannot come soon enough.
It's a cold, wet Friday evening in Olmsted Township, just outside of Cleveland, as hundreds of people gather at the Club for their annual Halloween party.
In the main hall, over two hundred children are dancing along to the live DJ in their Halloween costumes as parents and grandparents look on.
Inside in the main bar area, a hand-carved wooden clock in the shape of Ireland hangs on one side of the bar and an electronic countdown to St Patrick's Day on the other. Bald Paul and the Irish Blues Band are set up on stage performing 'Black Velvet Band'.
Mark Owens, one of the 3,000 members of the Club and who was recently naturalized, is looking forward to voting for the first time next Tuesday.
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Owens, originally from Derry City, is excited for it all to be over. "The sooner it's all over the better," the 35-year-old said.
The election has an impact on Ohio residents' daily lives.
"You cannot turn on the TV or radio," Owens said. "There are days you are driving on the highway and it's shut down because the Presidenthas arrived."
But in the end, there is still a choice to be made.
"I am going to vote for Obama," the father of two said.
"A lot of it has to do with the fact that my wife is a mental health therapist. Romney's plan directly affects the funding of her job."
The State Farm Insurance Field Specialist said his Democratic ties are related to former President Bill Clinton.
"He's the one who got me here," Owens told IrishCentral, explaining that he was awarded a George Mitchell Scholarship, which Clinton helped establish.
In a new wing of the Club, a group of seven friends sit playing cards at a large table. The majority of the group have been members for over 40 years. Their biggest election concerns are the economy, Medicare, and Social Security. The election buzz in Cleveland is nothing new.
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John Lackey, originally from Co. Cavan, sums up the election in two words: "dirty politics."
"The local candidates are tearing each other up and down, calling each other liars," he said.
One thing the group agrees on is that President Obama deserves another term in office.
"I think most of the Irish favor the Democrats," Lackey says. "An odd one here or there will vote for Romney."
Lackey's wife, Eileen, says their children have different views. "Most of our kids will vote for Romney," she said.
Maureen Moran, another member of the group, originally from Mayo, said she was surprised to see their church turning on Obama.
"When we came out of Church last Sunday, they had a letter there saying you are not to vote for Obama," she said. "I don't know who put it [there], but I didn't like it."
The entire group agrees that spending billions of dollars on a Presidential campaign is ridiculous.
"They have spent more money on this election, and people are starving around the world, including the United States," Cavan native Anna Quinn added.
Back in the main hall, the live music has stopped as lifelong member of the club, Eileen Maloney, chats with friends at a table.
When asked about her political affiliation, she said with conviction, "I am as far away from an Obama supporter as you can get.
"I find it shocking that all of these people will support him, because I am tired of people telling me that abortion is just one issue. It is a major issue.
"I could think of a lot of people I would rather vote for," she admits, but on November 6th, Mitt Romney will be her choice.
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The second-generation Irish American said the values of the Democratic Party that her parents taught her to endorse have drastically changed.
She reflects: "I don't know what has happened to this country."
Maloney says her religious beliefsare her biggest concern in the upcoming election.
"For a long time I would have said it was the economy, but recently I think we are at a point in this country, where religious freedom is coming under fire.
"I have to laugh, during the last election, there were priests promoting Obama from the altar and now it has pretty much turned around and bitten them in the ass."


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News 12 First at Five, July 26, 2007
EVANS, Ga.---You've heard of diet drugs for people, but diet drugs for dogs? Pfizer is now offering one to help all those fat fidos.
Shuga looks more like a watermelon on toothpicks than a dog. That's because she should weigh around 18 pounds, but when she tipped the scale at 38 pounds, owner Sally Griffin knew she had to do something.
"We've had her on a pretty strict diet for a year and a half," Sally says as Shuga breathes heavily.
The diet didn't exactly work. Shuga was still fat, but she was starving. Sally says she would scratch holes through pantry doors and cabinet doors, just trying to get to her food.
Because of Shuga's weight, she has trouble breating and trouble exercising. Sally would try to take her on a walk, but Shuga couldn't make it to the end of the street and back without collapsing.
Sally didn't know what else to do, until she heard about Slentrol. After a good laugh about putting her pooch on a diet drug, she asked her vet to weigh in.
Dr. Chaffin Roseberry of Evans Animal Hospital is all too familiar with Shuga and dogs like her. 40 percent of her doggie patients are overweight. She believes Slentrol could be the answer because of how it works. The drug blocks the absorption of fat from the G.I. tract. It also makes the dog feel full.
Dr. Roseberry also says the drug is safe because it has no side effects, but it does require some work on your part. You have to work closely with your vet because she or he will have to adjust doses and monitor the weight loss closely.
Sally has made the commitment, and it's working for Shuga. Shuga has only been on Sentrol for a month, and she's already lost three pounds. That's 8 percent of her body weight.
As Shuga loses more and more weight, both the dog, and Sally, are breathing easier.
Not every dog, however, can use the drug. You will need to talk to your vet about if it will work for your dog.
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If you've ever wished for magic elves to put up your outdoor holiday lights, you're in luck.
OK, so you may not get actual elves, but there are plenty of companies willing to string your holiday lights for a fee.
"Decorating with lights is a high priority for my husband. I call him Mr. Christmas," Beth Cutrer, of Blackhawk, said. "We like the house to look festive, so it's worth it to pay someone to do that for us. It's too big of a job for us to do it ourselves."
Safety concerns and lack of time are the two main reasons people fork over their hard-earned cash to have someone else install their holiday lights, said Lou Vandersnook, owner of The Christmas Light Pros Tri-Valley.
"There are more people who die on 6-foot ladders than 60-foot ladders," Vandersnook claimed. "A lot of people don't have the time, or they're not used to getting up on those ladders. It's a dangerous job."
Most companies that install holiday lights have other lines of work that keep them busy during warm months, but business drops off when the weather cools. Installing lights is a perfect way to keep cash flowing during the slow winter months.
Vandersnook is a prime example. He owns a retractable screen door business that keeps him and his employees hopping from February through October. Once early October hits, the crews get to work on holiday lights.
"For a relatively low cost, I could make a little bit of money on the side," he said of the light licensee business he started in 2006. "It was a seasonal business. It wasn't a huge commitment at that time. Now, it's exploded for us. It's a major business."
Troy Davis is a professional window cleaner by trade, but he got into the holiday light business in 1993 to make ends meet during the wet winter months.
"I was looking for a creative way to make money," Davis said. "We used to do house (windows) and people were saying, 'I wish I had those ladders for my Christmas lights.' I specialize in hard-to-reach places and things that are hard to get to. I put that idea into Christmas lights. It just kind of evolved."
Davis, who owns Yes We Do, "Do Windows," is like most light installers who offer full-service packages -- installation, maintenance and removal.
"You get us knowing how to install everything so the lights are nice and tight," he said. "If anything goes wrong with those lights, we'll come out there and take care of it. Then we come back after the first of the year and take down the lights." Prices vary wildly from company to company. Some charge by the job, others charge per foot of lights. Tiny twinkle lights cost much less than the expensive, energy-saving LED lights. Large houses and houses with hard-to-reach eaves cost more than single-story homes.
One company might do a one-story house in two hours for a mere $150, but that's at the bargain end of the price range. Many companies have minimums starting at hundreds of dollars and offer packages that run into the thousands for homes with elaborate displays on rooflines, trees and shrubs.
"When you look at the whole scenario, it's worth it," Davis said of the investment. "We put the lights up, but we also come back and take them down. Most of the people we work with on these big homes think that it's worth it. They're willing to pay someone to put up their lights."
Mariano Sanchez is another professional window cleaner who supplements his winter income through his Holiday Light Pros business.
"Some of my clients are older or just don't have the ability to get on roofs," Sanchez said. "We take the danger out of putting up Christmas lights. It's dangerous when you get up two stories. I've been doing business window cleaning for years now, so I'm comfortable with heights." Sanchez also knows how many lights he can safely string together.
"If you connect them wrong, you could blow out fuses," he said. "You need to divide the volts equally. It seems simple, but there are some technicalities, and there's danger involved as well."
While some companies will use lights a customer owns, most prefer to use lights they buy in bulk.
"We offer everything from small clear-light bulbs to the latest in LED technology," Vandersnook said. "Say they want icicles one year, but the next year they want multicolor bulbs or LED lights. They can make those changes without making a large investment. All they have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the lights."
It's important, Vandersnook noted, to make sure any light installer has the proper workers' compensation and liability insurance. Otherwise, homeowners could be sued if a worker is injured on their property.
"There's a lot of guys out there who put up the lights and don't have insurance," he said. "Everybody should have certifications in their vehicles that they can show the customer upon demand."
Crystal Nieto, of Pleasanton, has had Vandersnook decorate her home with the old-fashioned large multicolor bulbs since 2008. It's a luxury and a safety issue for her family.
"For us, the height and safety were a concern," she said. "We know they'll come and install them and take them down. We would rather have a professional do that than risk our safety."
The end result, Nieto said, is well worth the investment.
"When we first started to do it, I thought, 'Oh my gosh, isn't that fantastic?' " she said. "The house looked so much better. When you drive around the corner and see what they've done, your mouth drops."
The Christmas Light Pros Tri-Valley: http://www.thechristmaslightpros.com/licensee/94588/
Yes We Do, Do Windows: http://www.yeswedo
Holiday Light Pros: http://www.holidaylightpros.info/
Or do an Internet search for "holiday light installation" with your town name.


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"This card came out beautifully. I was able to use the portions of the photos that I wanted as well as enhance several smaller photos to make a bolder statement. The card's paper quality was excellent. One suggestion, I like to write a short note on the back of the cards. Because of the black base color of the card it would be extra nice if Tinyprints offered the purchase of a gold gel pen with the order."
"I know I rely on Tinyprints to deliver a quality product on time that is also beautiful. I love that I can edit so much of the card unlike other companies."
"Adorable card, just the right touch of whimsy, but the colors and design are simple enough that it doesn't overwhelm you. Just a beautiful, really sweet card."
"The card is absolutely beautiful; the printing and picture quality is outstanding. I also appreciate the expedited delivery as I was running out of holiday time. I will definitely be using your services in the future!"
"This was my first order with tinyprints. I was very pleased with the quality and the fast delivery. I will definitely use them next year for my holiday cards!"