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New CNVs on Chromosome X
Guest blog by Dr. John Vincent, who is a Scientist and Head of the Molecular Neuropsychiatry and Development Laboratory of the Psychiatric Neurogenetics Section in the Neuroscience Research Department and an Associate Scientist of The Centre for Applied Genomics at The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto.
The group here in the Molecular Neuropsychiatry & Development Lab at CAMH, along with our collaborative partners at Sick Kids and elsewhere report the identification of PTCHD1 as a gene for autism spectrum disorder, as well as intellectual disability, on the X-chromosome. The finding stems from attempts to find differences in specific strands of DNA, called copy number variants (CNVs) in the DNA of autistic individuals that might be linked to the condition. If the human genome can be thought of as a book containing the DNA code written out in words and sentences, we each of us have our own unique book, with many words spelled differently from each other, but mostly without changing the overall meaning of the words and sentences. Traditional genetic studies would try to identify spelling mistakes that compromise the meaning of a sentence, and thus lead to an incorrect message, i.e. resulting in a clinical condition. In our current study we have been looking instead for whole sentences, paragraphs or pages that are either deleted or duplicated (i.e. CNVs), thus altering the meaning of the message, and leading in this case to autism.
We were particularly interested, in our study, to look at CNVs on one of the 2 sex chromosomes, the X, as it might explain some of the bias towards boys having autism over girls. In our initial screen of over 400 autism patients, we identified a large deletion disrupting the PTCHD1 gene. In an analysis of CNVs in genomes from over 1000 more autism individuals, deletions just next to this gene were the most significant finding. These deletions are likely to disrupt DNA sequences that may regulate how the PTCHD1 gene is expressed. In addition, we identified many single letter changes in the PTCHD1 gene that may affect the "meaning". These changes were not found in the DNA of many control individuals.
The PTCHD1 gene makes a protein with as yet unknown function, however it shows similarities to several known proteins that function as cell-surface receptors for an inter-cellular signaling pathway known as Hedgehog, crucial in determining how brain cells develop and mature. The preliminary data we present in the paper shows that PTCHD1 appears to have similar properties to the two Hedgehog receptors already known, leading us to speculate on a role for Hedgehog-related processes in autism.
These findings give us another important gene that we can screen for in at risk children, and will allow earlier therapeutic interventions, thus increasing the likelihood of success.
For more information, please see the press release.
September 17, 2010 at 4:02 am
Thanks for your hard work.
September 17, 2010 at 8:24 am
This is a fantastic begining to hopefully finding a cure. If not, certainly screening for the gene. My son was different from birth; with severe food allergies. Thankfully, he is doing well – he is high function, and quite an outgoing individual.
September 17, 2010 at 8:59 am
I am happy to see this study released almost at the same time that the MMR vaccine was proven not linked to autism. It is important for us to focus on facts that can help us reach a solution, or as the article suggests, leading the way for an earlier diagnose and treatment.
September 17, 2010 at 9:07 am
Why are we seeing so MANY more deletions in this generation. So many children spinning in circles, instead of learning like a typical kid? Why has the rates skyrocketed and what is causing problems with proteins and how this generation can't breakdown things? So many questions on what is altering our DNA so much and so radically. 1 in 60 here in NJ if your a boy. We better get some answers and quick.
September 17, 2010 at 9:43 am
I'm so happy that we're getting closer to possible causes for ASD. It sounds like genes play an important part is autism. I've blamed myself for years for my daughter's autism. I was prescribed an SSRI antidepressent during my 2nd and 3rd trimester of my pregnancy. Could moter's taking antidepressants during pregnancy cause autism?
September 17, 2010 at 11:01 am
The MMR was not proven to be unlinked to autism. A small percentage of children, like mine, had horrific reactions. And early diagnosis and treatment did not make an impact on my son.
Valeska, everyone's child is different. We need autism research that reflects the whole spectrum of experiences. Autism has not risen 1,000% in the past decade because of spontaneous changes to our genes. That is the symptom, not the cause. We need to find the cause, which must be largely environmental because genes alone cannot account for these skyrocketing numbers.
We need to study the effects of environmental insults on testosterone. Testosterone, ironically, is much more delicate than estrogen. Estrogen serves a protective purpose, while testosterone quickly binds with toxic substances like heavy metals, making boys more vulnerable to environmental insults- especially boys with a family history of autoimmune disorders.
September 17, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Well said thank you for a description most of us can relate with.
Everyone is different I rule out nothing based on my personal experience.
September 17, 2010 at 11:34 am
Do tests exist yet to identify if these CNVs exist for families with children of autism so that they might test younger children yet to be diagnosed?
Also, outstanding findings and congrats to the teams involved.
September 17, 2010 at 11:38 am
IS it any wonder that our DNA is changing or manipulating or even failing us. We were never meant to live the way we do here in the West. We breath in and ingest all kinds of chemicals and preservatives. Let's take pesticides for example; Eating one apple a day with pesticide residue on it may not be a big deal, your body can flush out the toxins but when almost everything we consume has some sort of toxin in it that our bodies need to flush out, it is bound to build up and overflow. Not to mention what flushing out all those toxins do to an unborn child who's liver and kidneys are not yet developed. They do no testing on children, babies, or fetuses with these chemicals. Not to mention our food and water are not the only contaminates in this variable. Our air is not as clean as it once was and we are constantly exposed to wireless waves in our phones, microwaves, computers, and all of our other technologies that make our lives easier.
I have a friend that calls what has happened; "The Perfect Storm". So many outward variables have contributed to the change in our DNA. More and more people are being diagnosed with food allergies, environmental allergies, digestive problems, and auto immune problems, then ever before. I don't remember as a child one person allergic to peanuts or dairy, not to mention wheat or glutton.
Now with all this being said, I am not a Doctor or have any medical degrees, I am just a Mom of a Son with Autism. I have have spend many nights lying awake thinking about this disorder that has griped our family. I am sure most of you reading this are in the same boat.
September 17, 2010 at 12:57 pm
My child has a specific genetic deletion (SHANK 3). The disorder is known as 22Q13 Phelan McDermid Syndrome (www.22q13.org).
This deletion is one (and one of the only) scientifically proven cause for autism (http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science_news/shank3_mutations.php).
I belong to a foundation (www.22q13.org) which is currently sponsoring some exciting research in this area (including an open source bio repository and registry) which is one of the first of its kind specific to this condition. The research is already leading to treatments (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100520131547.htm)
Looking at the genome is currently the MOST PROMISING, scientifically backed road to finding answers and eventual treatments.
If you are interested in forwarding the research or helping in the effort to discover treatments, please become informed and involved…Research is both time consuming and extremely expensive, funding from the NIH is being cut every day and most of us involved have severely special needs children at home requiring our constant attention…any and all help (even if just to inform the community) is greatly appreciated.
September 17, 2010 at 1:51 pm
This is a GREAT start. My fabulous and adorable 6 year old nephew was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 3 and to see all the obsticals he has conquered along the way floods my heart with great joy. I am on websites almost every day learning as much as I can. I thank ALL OF YOU out there that are researching and trying to find as many answers as you can to a lot of unanswered questions that many may have.
September 17, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Thank you all so much for your exceptional expertise. I wish I could give you 2 million dollars. 1 million towards your research and 1 million to include my son, Quinn, who is now in a care home. Best choice? Maybe as he's high-risk danger to himself and refuses to remain contained i.e. hopping 6′ fences like you or I can step over a crack on a sidewalk. Has tried to set himself on fire. Has broken a few windows. Back to best choice? Logically yes. As his mommy? I feel terrible and even with all of the above, I so miss him dearly. God Bless all of you. I pray that in our life time my husband, myself, and our #1, Quinn will be able to experience his coming home one day. How many stars are up in the sky? That's how many times I thank you. With my utmost respect and sincerity, – Pauline – To the mommy that has experienced gripe? I'm with you, but please count your blessings. My creepy family? Dropped us as soon as our son was diagnosed. Why? Their kids are perfect. May they not rest in Hell.
September 22, 2010 at 1:23 pm
I am excited to see all the new research available on autism.. I have great concerns about exactly what will be done with this information. Genetic screening like we see for down's syndrome in the future???? When was the last time you saw a young child with down's syndrome? Trisomy 21 has not been cured….just eliminated. Do we really want this for our children with autism??
September 26, 2010 at 7:05 am
I have a daughter aged 13 years and a son aged 6 years. My daughter was mildly autistic but has managed to go to a regular school and is doing o.k. in studies. But she still has communication problems and cannot form sentences correctly while speaking. The same problem is with my mother who is 64 and has had trouble in communicating properly throughout her life.
My brother and sister are normal (just like me) and have excellent communication skills. My sister in fact is a very good orator. Both of them have kids who have no problem. But my 6 year old son is severely autistic. He can speak only a few words and is very hyperactive. My wife is very short tempered and must have been hyperactive as a child (she still is to a great extent). But her sister's son is normal.
I think that it must have been due to our genes. Are we both carriers (just like Thallesemia carriers do not show any symptons but their children have full blown symptoms)
October 23, 2010 at 3:17 am
Go to you tube: type in "Behaviorally Fragile Autistics" on you tube. This is a most interesting caes of autism, self injurious behavior and seizures. Very complex, but not without hope. There are some very important points seen in videos that would help professionals and anyone working with this unique population. This case has had numerous MRIs. cat scans, genetic work ups, cbcs, etc..all to no avai. According to mom, and evidence she presents in some videos, the child has had extensive medical and behavioral work ups, yet continues to stump the "experts." It's seems a case like this truly stumps us, because the fact is this type of autism requires round the clock care, analysis and daily acute and PRN medications to mitigate the self abuse that has plagued this autistic child for severeal years. A most interesting case.


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Monday, Jan. 14, 2013
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW) -- In just one year, a $500,000 disparity study will be no use to Augusta commissioners. The data they collected will expire.
Now they need a plan in action.
"If you or anyone else on your staff receive a salary, you all need to do what you're supposed to do," said Commissioner Marion Williams.
"You have accused people of not doing their jobs. You accused people of not working. Basically accusing people of taking money they didn't earn," said City Administrator Fred Russell.
Accusations of being rude and insubordination flying back and forth between Williams and Russell. It's all about the data outlining the city's business contracts with minorities and women.
A 2009 disparity study points out a need to do better.
"The things that could've been done should've been done. Now everybody gets up here and does a song and dance. The government is doing the paying," Williams said.
"We've had people up here that didn't respect employees. We had people that didn't talk to employees appropriately," Russell said.
He says they need more data on the 2009 study. Commissioners want to know if disparity between minority and women still exists today or if things have improved.
"It's not just minority contractors, but small contractors and all of them," said Contractor Larry McCord.
McCord has owned a small contracting business for 20 years. He says the way things are now makes it harder for smaller construction companies to compete with the big ones.
"Some people don't seem to understand it costs you to build projects. If you are a bigger contractor, you can absorb the cost better," he said.
Because in the end, everybody should be working toward the same goal.
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José-David Padilla was born and raised in the city of Medellin, Colombia, where he received his BA in Philosophy from the Bolivarian Pontifical University. Padilla received the MA and the MDiv from the Aquinas Institute of Theology. In 2003 he worked at St. Dominic's Catholic Church, Miami for two years. In 2005, he was assigned to New Orleans where he worked at St. Thomas More Parish and as director of the Catholic Center at Tulane University.
He studied Hebrew and Greek at the Biblicum of Rome. Then,he completed his License Degree (STL) in Sacred Scriptures at the Catholic Institute of Paris. During this time, he also had the opportunity to explore biblical geography and archeology at the École Biblique of Jerusalem. He moved to Salamanca, Spain, where he completed his Doctorate (SThD) at the Pontifical University of Salamanca.
Padilla has focused his studies in the historical, social and cultural milieu of the first fifty years of Christianity and the figure of Paul. As for Pauline Literature, his interest is in the New Rhetoric, specifically the social-rhetorical approach to the undisputed letters. He is currently a member of the STL, CBA, and ACHTUS. He actively offers conferences nationwide on different topics concerning the New Testament, especially to the Hispanic communities.


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TAMPA - Police at Tampa International Airport are investigating after maintenance workers discovered a passenger dead in an elevator shaft.
Airport officials say the body 31-year-old Chad Wolfe, of West Newton, Pa., was found Friday morning.
Records show Wolfe arrived in Tampa from Atlanta shortly after midnight Friday. Maintenance first noticed problems with the elevator at the short term parking garage several hours later.
There was no immediate evidence of foul play, but investigators were still trying to determine how Wolfe got into the shaft.
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There's something special about bringing together a group of authors who are part of the community where their books are sold. This is the case with the six authors participating in Monday's Local Author Showcase at The Bookworm of Edwards. Whether an author is a Colorado native or a recent transplant, each of them brings a fresh voice and unique experience to our small, mountain community.As brick and mortar book stores contend with the digital era, it becomes more and more challenging for local authors to realize their story and idea as a tangible book. The Bookworm dedicates a good portion of its shelf space to support local authors and themes and welcomes dozens of first-time authors each year. The top 100 best-selling titles of 2012 were dominated by all things local, according to co-owner and book buyer Nicole Magistro.The showcase, held each spring and fall, is one of many homegrown events hosted at the store to promote community and local literature.Children's books educate and cultivateEducator and author Michelle Rodenburg was challenged to come up with animals that started with the letters "X" and "Z" in her alphabet book "Colorado Creatures." The solution turned out to be scientific names and the help of Colorado illustrator Eric Fronapfel. This A to Z book is Rodenburg's seventh children's book and includes interesting information on local animals. "Being an author gives me the opportunity to talk to groups of children and do writing workshops to inspire them to write. Many children do not realize they have a story to tell," Rodenburg said.After teaching her own kids how to ski, author and illustrator Annie B. Fox created Sonder, a cute, fuzzy snake who lives in the snow and wants to be good at something. Through her book "Sonder the Snow Snake," children will learn about patience and the aesthetic of being in the present. Fox, like many local authors, had an idea in her head she had to get out but commented, "Putting an idea out there can be scary. I encourage anyone to go forth and create."The lost art of entertaining"Eclectic Entertaining" is the gorgeous result of Barbara Stafford's years of entertaining and countless requests for dinner menus by friends. With a skill for planning menus and grocery lists, Stafford created a user-friendly cookbook to bring back the art of dinner parties with time saving tips and easy to make recipes. "I have attended many cooking classes and just love to host dinner parties," Stafford said. "I take pride in going the extra mile to have friends over for an enjoyable evening of good food and lots of laughs." Keep an eye out for Stafford's next book featuring small plate recipes.Novelist explores aging and inevitabilityIn his first novel, "Cottonwood," Tom Dawson communicates important lessons learned from his experiences in Vietnam, along with what it is like growing old in the 21st century. Dawson's life experiences as an aging Vietnam vet helped him create this fictional tale to explore how men deal with aging and understanding inevitability."Colorado gives an author a unique perspective," Dawson said. "Maybe it's because of the altitude, the thin air or the intensity of the sun. The experience somehow is both invigorating and motivational. Makes you want to get up, get out and live to the fullest."Local recreation on wheelsMountain bikers turned authors Bob and Laura Turitz couldn't understand why they kept getting lost in their own backyard, which resulted in the creation of "Mountain Bike Eagle," the first Eagle trail guide book for biking enthusiasts. The Turitz's stated, "Our greatest challenges were definitely technical. GPS equipment is not full-proof, weather does not always cooperate with your plan, and sometimes there is a bull on the trail you need to ride who has no interest in letting you pass." Overcoming these challenges produced a trail guide which is also the story of a community. In addition to maps and directions, there are stories about how some trails came to be, the people who built them and the places the community gathers. Expect a second edition with more routes and trails soon.Getting creative with paperHelen Hiebert has worked with paper for nearly 20 years and authored four books on the topic including her most recent release, "Playing with Paper." Through a series of projects, Hiebert shows the variety and potential of paper, including a gallery featuring the work of 20 contemporary paper artists. These artists are doing amazing things with paper, from origami to paper cutting, and paper filagree to tessellation. Look for upcoming workshops on projects in the book, as well as papermaking and lamp making.Kelli Kostroski is the marketing and events manager at The Bookworm of Edwards.
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|Length Overall
|73 '3''
22.32 m
|Dry Weight
|46 t.
18' 3''
5.56 m
|Tested Weight
5' 8''
1.75 m
|Weight Capacity
|Draft Up
|Person Capacity
|Draft Down
|Fuel Capacity
1,268 gal.
|Air Draft
|Water Capacity
291 gal.
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|Total Package Weight (Trailer,Boat & Engine)
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|2 x 1800-hp MAN V12
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The Azimut 72S has all of the things that have made this brand the world's gold standard in a chic, sophisticated entertaining-oriented motoryacht. Puerto Cervo, anyone?
The Mission of the Azimut 72S
The Azimut 72S is designed to compliment the man or woman who buys her by being as tasteful, elegant, and as chic as they are. Her intended use is for high-style entertaining of all sorts in the lap of understated luxury -- nothing ostentatious, just cool and as modern as Milan's fashion runways. And she is intended to go fast.
Think of her as a large floating penthouse apartment with several terraces for viewing the azure-blue sea, a waterside deck for enjoying the sun, a luncheon venue under a shady trellis, a large, airy salon for cocktails and conversation at sun down, a dedicated, raised platform for formal dinner parties, and bed chambers that are comfortable and sexy. That's the Azimut 72S.
Bird's eye view of the flying bridge of the Azimut 72S.
That's entertainment! Vitally all of the space on the main deck is devoted to entertainment of one kind or another. How about a board meeting aboard?
The accommodations deck plan. Note the round "beam-me-up-Scotty" shower stalls in the guest heads. They save space. Two crew can sleep aft in the crew quarters. The engine room is compact thereby creating more living space.
Distinguishing Features
●Huge Main Deck for Entertaining. Except for one small area where the lower helm is located, the whole main deck inside is devoted to entertaining in two venues -- a large salon for 8 to 10 people aft, and a formal dining area that can seat as many as eight people. No galley. No stairway up to the flying bridge. No side doors. No private stairway to the owner's stateroom. No wasted space.
Add to that the aft deck, which is wide open thanks to tri-fold doors with stainless steel frames and this has to be one of the largest entertainment main decks in class. Think of the possibilities.
●Styling. The Azimut 72S is all Italian and while others may try to copy the sleek lines of an Azimut and the minimalist nature of her interiors, her designers have the vision.
●Large Hull-Side Windows. We normally call the "windows" on the side of a boat's hull "portlights" but in the case of Azimut, they are really windows. Azimut started the trend and while much-copied, no builder makes them as large -- or as interesting.
●Unique Control System (UCS). This system replaces the steering wheel on the flying bridge with a joystick that responds to variable pressure to steer the boat, operate the throttle and reverse gears.
●Sun Roof Over Dining Area. By moving the flying bridge helm aft, Azimut has been able to put a sun roof over lower helm and dining table.
●"Tail Fins." Like most Azimuts, the 72S has the tail fins on the trailing edge of its boat deck. It makes Azimuts stand out.
●Aftermarket Services. Azimut has a suite of services for its owners that include brokerage, a charter service, a "loaner" program when a boat is having maintenance or repair, and extended service contracts, among other things.
●Largest Dealer Network. Azimut has over 100 dealers in 68 countries. No builder in class has anything quite like it. As a result, Azimut owners cruising the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Persian Gulf, East China Sea, or the east coast of the U.S. will find service help relatively close at hand.
This is a big boat -- just look at the size of the two people aboard. The hull is colored gray with polyurethane paint. The builder says the top speed is 39 knots with twin 1800-hp MAN diesels.
Context is Important
Where does this boat belong? To put the Azimut 72S in context one must first picture the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Puerto Cervo on the north coast of Sardinia…or Monte Carlo with the apartments and hotels of the city (the country!) towering above and wrapped around the harbor in something like stadium seating looking down at the boats…or in Antibes with its old walls and castle guarding one of the largest collection of yachts in the Mediterranean.
In the last 15 years new, glorious marinas have opened up all over the world -- in the Caribbean, South America, the Middle East, Europe and now in China as well. Large yacht marinas in the US abound. These are places that the Azimut 72S fits in well as a base of operation.
We can count five sunning venues on the Azimut 72S: the teak beach, the aft deck sun pad, the chaise lounges on the flying bridge aft, the large cushion to port of the helm, and the large sun pad on the bow.
Power for Performance
The owner of a 72S will be a person who understands power. And this boat has it in all sorts of ways. In her engine room there are twin MAN 1800-hp V-12 diesels delivering power to the props by conventional means. Also ensconced in the engine room are two 20-kW generators so there should always be plenty of electricity for the air conditioning, clothes washer and women's blow dryers to be on at the same time.
Speed. Azimut states that the WOT speed of the vessel is 39 knots with best cruise being 34 knots. We have not tested the boat so have no comment. But the word on the street is that she may go even faster with a light fuel load. At full load the vessel weighs 101,200 lbs. (46 t) and has a fairly deep-V bottom for this type of boat at 16.9-degrees at the transom.
Price: MSRP $5,018,203.00
Snapshot of the Azimut 72S--
People that have been to Azimut's website know that one will find scant details of the Azimut 72S. That is because Azimut management believes that its boats speak for themselves, and we concur. Take a look--
The helm on the flying bridge of the Azimut 72S. Note the absence of a steering wheel. The seat is the most professional-looking in class. We like the architecture of the bulwark outboard of the helm seat which creates an enclosed feeling at the helm.
This is the Unique Control System (UCS) that both steers the boat and is its throttle and gear control. It was made by Xenta and pressure on the gold pads on the joystick is all it takes to turn the boat. We have not tested the boat so can make no comment of the efficacy of the system.
Looking aft on the flying bridge: a large seating/sun bathing area surrounds a cocktail table which converts into a high table for dining. Behind the helm seat is a wet bar that also can fit an optional grill.
Moving below to the aft deck we find it in sun-bathing mode. This is a huge area and sunning is obviously one of the important entertaining aspects of the boat. Also on the aft deck is a wet bar with ice maker, refrigerator and other equipment.
With the table up, the aft deck is now ready for dining. Note the sturdy supports for the table. Note the convenient side door in the bulwarks in the background, making it easy to board from a dock American-style.
The salon by day: it is large with seating for eight people or more. There is a lot of open deck space and a moveable cocktail table, making it an inviting space for a large number of people.
How about a candlelight dinner under the stars? Forward of the salon is the dining room on the 72S. It is absolutely the largest space we have seen on any boat in class. In this image there is seating for six, with an extension of the table it can seat eight as seen above.
The lower helm has two seats which we like, but has restricted visibility forward which we don't like. The solution is simple: lower the instruments and navigation screens below the sight line to the bottom of the forward windscreen. Such a scheme is taking on popularity in raised pilothouse megayachts and it would be successful here as well. Note the nav counter at right.
The galley is below on the starboard side. It is not U-shaped, which means two or even three people can work here instead of one. We imagine this will be a busy place when throwing a soiree.
Looking to starboard we see the splendid nook for two by the six-pane window. How romantic for an evening cocktail or a morning café au lait?
Looking to port across the master bed we see a large chest of drawers under the six-pane window. We like the mullion treatment and the creamy tans and browns juxtaposed around the stateroom.
The master bath with twin sinks and a large shower stall at right. There is a walk-in closet to port.
The VIP stateroom is forward and looks fit for a princess and her prince. We like all of the cabinets above the long, narrow portlights.
The second guest stateroom is on the port side and because of the vessel's 18'3" (5.56 m) beam she has enough hull width to provide proper-sized twin berths here.
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Probiotics or probiotic food help to regulate the body—preventing constipation and diarrhea, while aiding the digestive process. How probiotics help in the weight loss area is not quite clear, but it is even prescribed by physicians to help with digestive issues. Many people also claim, that because probiotics aid in the digestive system, that it helps prevent the building up of toxins, and helps to keep the " gut clean". Still others claim these microorganisms balance the immune system as well—keeping them healthy even when everyone else is suffering from the stomach flu.
When browsing these pages for probiotics, keep in mind, the more varied, and the higher amount of bacteria in the probiotic—the better. This handy supplement also restores the body's balance of bacteria, or "flora" when overtaken by a yeast infection. Probiotics come in capsules, tablets, pearls, and powders, but you may want to consider an enteric coated probiotic, so it makes it past the hydrochloric acid in the stomach to the digestive tract where it can do the most good.


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The arrival of college students on campus each fall is an exciting time bringing new friendships, new experiences, and new responsibilities. The memories will last a lifetime.
For most students the memories will be positive. But for a number of students, their college career will be negatively impacted by the consequences of excessive drinking.
The University of Minnesota Duluth is committed to developing a community environment which supports healthy lifestyles and encourages responsible and well-informed decision making. Along with Universities nation-wide, UMD acknowledges the seriousness of student alcohol abuse on both the individual as well as the whole community. Response to this critical issue requires the collaborative efforts of all community members - students, administration, faculty and staff, parents, and the Duluth community at-large.
According to a college task force report by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), the consequences of excessive drinking by college students are more significant, more destructive, and more costly than many parents realize. And these consequences can affect students, whether or not they drink!
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Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- The regional supervisor with the Department of Family and Children Services has been suspended from her position after being charged with child cruelty in Augusta.
Sgt. Dan Carrier with Richmond County confirmed 34-year-old Sharonika Wimberly from Augusta is in jail without bond, accused of beating her daughter with a broom. He says the incident allegedly happened after her 15-year-old daughter went over her minutes on her cellphone.
We are told Academy of Richmond County administrators saw the bruising and swelling on the child and called the 1-800-DFCS hotline to report the suspected abuse.
The hotline notified the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, and an investigation followed.
We are told the child was taken to the hospital and treated for her injuries. She was then turned over to her father.
Wimberly is in charge of DFCS for Burke, Columbia and Richmond counties.
DFCS released the following statement:
"Based on the severity of the allegations, the employee is being placed on suspension. The Department will closely monitor the legal process and proceed accordingly as events warrant."


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Art on the Town
Sponsored by the City of Wilmington, Art on the Town is a great way to view the exhibitions in our galleries and visit the artist studios during our extended gallery hours. Held on the first Friday of the month, Art on the Town is free and open to the public from 5 - 9 pm unless otherwise noted. Gallery talks 6:30 pm.
*Extended Hours till 5 - 10 pm Openings: Young Country with various artists, Joe Girandola, Rise and Fall: Monumental Duct Tape Drawings, Kelly Kozma, Play Next Episode, and Nicolas Kripal, New Work Young Country live music kickoff party: The Bullets 8 - 10 pm "The Bullets deliver some of the wildest and most entertaining shows Delaware has to offer." -The News Journal


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NEW Optometrists can now submit credits for uploading into OE TRACKER by entering the relevant course information and attaching an image of the official CE certificate. MUST SEE!
Welcome to the website of the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry (ARBO). ARBO's web site is designed to provide resources to regulatory boards of optometry throughout the world.
State/Provincial/Territorial Boards of Optometry serve as the licensing and regulatory arm of the optometric profession by formulating rules and regulations that govern and enforce the laws that grant the privilege to practice optometry, which are enacted by state legislatures.
The mission of the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry is to represent and assist member licensing agencies in regulating the practice of optometry for the public welfare.
Optometrists can review their continuing education (CE) attendance data anytime from anywhere. They can view their course history and print a transcript or paper certificates.
The Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (COPE), a nationally recognized accreditation program for optometric continuing education (CE) courses, was developed to assist ARBO's member boards in the accreditation of optometric CE necessary for license renewal.


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Overseas Treasury Holdings at Fed Post Record Drop
U.S. government bonds held at the Federal Reserve for foreign central banks and other overseas investors plunged by a record $104.5 billion in the latest week, a drop that rattled some investors and sparked speculation about who might be doing the selling or transferring.
Overall foreign demand for U.S. Treasurys, particularly by the largest holders, China and Japan, remains strong after hitting an all-time high in December. While the Fed has begun winding down its purchases of Treasury and mortgage bonds, 10-Treasury yields bond yields remain historically low at around 2.65%, evidence of continued desire for U.S. government assets.
Some Wall Street traders speculated the steep one-week drop, over three times the size of the second-largest decline in June 2013, might be attributed to Russia. There was no immediate evidence to support this.
U.S. Treasurys prices rose Friday after data showing weaker U.S. consumer sentiment, on top of concerns about a weakening Chinese economy and the military standoff between Russia and Ukraine. Many investors move their money into Treasurys in times of turmoil because of the perception that they are very safe.
The Fed is gradually reducing its monthly bond buying, which is aimed at supporting a weak economic recovery. Analysts disagree about whether recent softness in the economic data primarily reflects a harsh winter weather or the start of another slowdown.
The Fed in December said it would trim its monthly bond buys by $10 billion to $75 billion, suggesting it would likely pare them by $10 billion at coming policy meetings and end the program later this year if the economy improved as expected. The central bank said in January it would cut the purchases to $65 billion and is expected to lower them again next week to $55 billion.
Previous bouts of worry about a possible waning of demand for U.S. Treasurys from overseas buyers have proved unfounded. During the financial crisis of 2007-2009 — and then again in 2012 — Treasury yields, which move opposite to their price, fell to record lows as demand for the securities soared.
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TULSA, Okla. – The Texas A&M – Corpus Christi men's basketball team put forth a tremendous second-half defensive effort, but its late rally came up short, as the Islanders fell to Oral Roberts, 56-51 on Saturday at the Mabee Center. Johnathan Jordan had 20 points and dished out seven assists in a losing effort for the Islanders.
Warren Niles scored 25 points and played all 40 minutes for the Golden Eagles, while Damen Bell-Holter posted a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. D.J. Jackson added 10 points for ORU in the win. The Golden Eagles got a significant advantage at the free-throw line, going 16-for-23 to the Islanders' 4-for-4. ORU outrebounded the Islanders 36-30 on the night.
Hameed Ali added 11 points for the Islanders, while Nate Maxey and Joy Williamson each had six rebounds. Maxey also tallied six blocks in a losing effort. The Islanders forced the Golden Eagles into 14 turnovers. A&M – Corpus Christi held ORU to just 2-for-15 shooting in the first 15:45 of the second half.
Niles found his stroke early on, knocking down his first three triples to stake ORU to a 9-2 lead. The Islanders responded with four straight points, sparked by a block and a charge drawn by Maxey. But Niles continued his hot stroke, hitting a jumper to push the lead to 14-6. A Steven Roundtree layup and another Niles three pushed the home squad's lead to 19-8.
Brandon Pye cut into the advantage with a three-pointer to trim it to 19-11 as the Islanders turned up their offensive game. But for every A&M – Corpus Christi basket, Oral Roberts countered with one of its own, keeping an eight-point advantage at 25-17. Jackson then was able to convert a four-point play, hitting a three from the left wing and finishing at the free-throw line to make it 29-17.
The two teams traded baskets to push the lead to 31-19, but Ali came through for the Islanders to cut it to six. He knocked down a triple from the left wing to bring it back to single digits, then swished a trey from the right corner to make it 31-25. The Islanders had a chance at a desperation heave, but Jordan couldn't get it off before the buzzer, and the visitors entered the locker room down six.
ORU came out of the locker room with an 8-0 run, getting four points at the free-throw line and four in the paint to push the lead to 39-25. But the Islanders responded with two straight baskets to put the game back within 10 at 39-29. Still, both teams stayed locked down defensively and neither squad was able to mount much of a charge.
The teams traded points to 41-31, then Zane Knowles converted a traditional three-point play to cut the deficit to just seven. That started an 10-2 run to get the Islanders within one, as Pye knocked down a mid-range jumper to make it 43-42 at the 4:32 mark. But Niles was able to get the Golden Eagles off the schneid with a drive to the basket for two. The bucket snapped a string of 11:14 without a field goal for the home squad.
That began a string of three straight field goals for the Golden Eagles, as they were able to mount a 6-2 run to push the lead to five at 51-46. The Islanders had a chance to cut it to two, but Ali's three from the corner rimmed out and the Golden Eagles collected the rebound. After Jackson hit two free throws to push it to seven, the Islanders trimmed it to five on a Knowles putback.
But Ali was whistled for a crucial technical foul before the inbound pass and ORU got two points back at the line. The Islanders then got the steal they needed and Jordan hit a three, but with the extra two foul shots, the game was out of reach, and the Islanders fell, 56-51.
The Islanders return to action for a Tuesday doubleheader on Stripes Court at the American Bank Center against Northwestern State. The men's team will tip off at approximately 7:30 p.m. immediately following the women's contest. For tickets, call 825-BALL (2255) or visit the ticket page of GoIslanders.com.


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POSITION: Center
SHOOTS: Left
BIRTHPLACE: Thunder Bay, ON, CAN
DRAFTED: PIT: 2006-2 overall
Goals: 3 (2 times), 11/11/08 at DET
Assists: 2 (2 times), 4/7/09 at TB
Points: 4 (1 time), 11/11/08 at DET (3-1)br /> SOG: 8 (1 time), 3/10/09 vs. FLA
PIM: 6 (1 time), 2/14/08 at CAR
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|Durable, physically strong two-way center that excels in a defensive shutdown role and on the penalty kill.
Nickname - "Staalsy"
Played 5 NHL seasons, all with Pittsburgh, breaking into the league as an 18-year-old rookie in 2006-07.
Key member of Penguins' 2009 Stanley Cup championship. During title run was paired against opposing team's top forwards, holding Philadelphia's Jeff Carter to 1 goal in 6 games and older brother Eric Staal of Carolina to 1 goal in Eastern Conference Finals. Scored series-changing shorthanded goal against Detroit in Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final.
Nominated for Selke Trophy (2010, best defensive forward) and Calder Trophy (2006, rookie of the year).
Voted by his peers as the team's Player's Player in 2009-10, an award given to the player that best exemplifies leadership for the team, both on and off the ice.
Durable and reliable center played in a franchise-record 358-consecutive games including playoffs (328, Ron Schock). Staal's streak of 302-straight regular-season contests ranks 2nd in team history (313, Schock). Staal's regular-season streak began on Dec. 7, 2006 at NY Rangers and ended when he missed the 2010-11 season-opener.
Missed first 39 games of 2010-11 season with a foot infection (12) and broken hand (27), the 1st regular-season games he's missed in his NHL career due to injury. Made season debut at 2011 Winter Classic at Heinz Field.
Finished the '10-11 regular season with 30 points (11G-19A) over his final 37 games and led the Penguins with a career-high-tying 4 game-winning goals.
Was a valuable member of the NHL's No. 1-ranked penalty killing unit in '10-11, ranking 4th on the team among forwards with an average of 2:30 shorthanded minutes per game.
Named to NHL All-Rookie Team as 18-year-old in 2006-07. Ranked 2nd among rookies that season with a career-high 29 goals (2nd behind teammate Evgeni Malkin, 33).
Set NHL rookie record and led NHL with 7 shorthanded goals in 2006-07.
Youngest player in NHL history to score 2 shorthanded goals in 1 game and to score on a penalty shot (Oct. 21, 2006 vs. Columbus). Became 1st player since 1982 to score each of his 1st 3 NHL goals shorthanded.
Youngest player in NHL history to record a hat trick (18 years, 153 days), which included game-winning OT goal Feb. 10, 2007 vs. Toronto.
Was 3rd-youngest player to score 20 goals, behind only Ted Lindsay and Sidney Crosby.
Recorded 2nd career hat trick Nov. 11, 2008 at Detroit, scoring all 3 goals in the 3rd period (game-tying goal scored with 22.8 seconds remaining in regulation) to force overtime and then assisting on the game-winning goal in the extra session.
Career-high 6-game scoring streak from April 1 to 11, 2010 (2G-6A).
Played career-high 29:04 minutes Feb. 23, 2011 vs. San Jose.
Won gold medal with Team Canada at 2007 World Championships, chipping in 2 assists.
Invited to Canada's National Men's Team orientation camp for 2010 Olympic Games.
Played 2 seasons with Peterborough of the Ontario Hockey League from 2004-06, playing in OHL All-Star Game in 2005-06.
Member of "hockey's first family" with brothers Eric and Jared (Carolina) and Marc (NY Rangers) also members of NHL clubs.
Signed through 2012-13 season.


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As pharmaceutical products have evolved over the decades, so have processes for their manufacture and analytical techniques for understanding their composition. For every medicine taken by a patient, it is important for a drug maker to be able to identify impurities of any significance that can result from its manufacturing process and to take measures to control for unwanted impurities, especially because they may affect the safety and efficacy of a product.
An impurity is a substance occurring in a finished drug product that plays no functional role and is not an inherent component of the pure form of the intentionally used ingredients. It can be the result of a manufacturing process, can be added intentionally as a catalyst during drug synthesis, or can be a byproduct of degradation that emerges during the lifecycle of a drug.
Beginning in the 1990s, the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) began the development of guidelines relating to impurities in pharmaceuticals. ICH guidelines provide a framework for regulatory filings for new drugs. This body of work on impurities led to what is now well-recognized as the ICH Q3 series, which includes guidelines (allowable levels) for organic and inorganic impurities as well as residual solvents. In developing its own standards for impurities, the US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) has worked to harmonize with ICH, where feasible, while maintaining its goals of modernizing and creating standards that reflect current-day practices in industry that help to ensure drug quality.A nonprofit scientific organization, USP develops standards for the identity, strength, quality, and purity of medicines and their ingredients. In addition, USP's standards include those for specific impurities associated with drug substances and drug products. Documentary standards in USP's compendia—United States Pharmacopeia and the National Formulary (USP–NF)—are published as individual monographs and general chapters as well as General Notices.
With regard to organic impurities, USP established in recent years standards for residual solvents in drug products, drug substances, and excipients. In addition, USP has initiated a review of other general chapters relevant to organic impurities overall and has developed revised standards for elemental impurities. In 2013, USP will host a workshop on yet another group of impurities—residual host-cell proteins and DNA in biotechnology products.


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Leading motherboard and graphics card maker is excited to announce its first MSI Gaming Graphics card. The new GTX 650 Ti BOOST Twin Frozr graphics card is equipped with NVIDIA's latest GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST graphics, 2GB of GDDR5 high-speed memory and PCI Express Gen 3. The new graphics card is fitted with the popular Twin Frozr III cooling design featuring proprietary dual 8 cm Propeller Blade fans, nickel-plated copper base and Superpipe technology.
The core temperature and sound level of the MSI GTX 650Ti BOOST Twin Frozr is just 65°C and 25.37dB when operating at full capacity, the perfect balance for an optimum gaming environment. Through MSI's exclusive Afterburner overclocking utility, the new Gaming graphics card's performance can be boosted by simply adjusting power and timing. NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround technology and up to 4 display outputs from a single card are supported as well, delivering the best gaming and multi-tasking experience that an enthusiast can have.
Delivering an optimum Gaming experience
The GTX 650 Ti BOOST Twin Frozr is the first product released by MSI in its new Gaming series of graphics card. The dragon on the box, MSI's Gaming logo, symbolizes the explosive performance lying dormant within that gives gamers the edge in their games. When combined with the Twin Frozr III cooling module, the perfect balance between temperature and sound makes the best possible gaming environment a standard part of gaming.
Twin Frozr III Thermal Design
MSI's Twin Frozr III cooling design has proven its worth through rigorous testing by professional media. The proprietary Propeller Blade technology, patented in multiple countries, incorporates special air-flow channels into the edge of the fan blades to not only increase cooling coverage but also boost air flow by 20% over conventional fan blades for even better cooling! Under a full load, the core temperature of the MSI GTX 650 Ti BOOST Twin Frozr graphics card is just 65°C and noise during operation is only 25.37dB as well, clear proof that MSI products not only help gamers stay cool but also keeps the noise down for the best user experience!
MSI's Exclusive Afterburner Overclocking Utility
The MSI GTX 650 Ti BOOST Twin Frozr graphics card supports NVIDIA GPU Boost technology that dynamically adjusts the graphics card's operating frequency to optimize gaming performance. When used with MSI's exclusive Afterburner overclocking utility, gamers can adjust the power and timing at will to tap into the maximum overclocking performance. Afterburner also incorporates the free Predator game video capture function. Desktop PCs can also be remotely controlled via a smart phone. Add one-touch burn-in and benchmarking with Kombustor and you have a graphics card overclocking utility that no gamer should do without.
Single Card 3D Vision Surround Technology
In addition to supporting the latest DirectX 11 standard, 3D Vision Surround technology means MSI GTX 650 Ti BOOST Twin can create a triple-monitor 3D surround environment on just one video card. Players that have 3D display monitors and 3D glasses will be able to enjoy the full visual experience offered by 3D games or movies. With up to 4 display outputs from a single card is also supported, gamers can enjoy the multi-tasking benefits of multiple display setups while enjoying their games.
- Product Description
- MSI N650Ti TF 2GD5/OC BE graphics card - GF GTX 650 Ti Boost - 2 GB
- Device Type
- Graphics card
- Bus Type
- PCI Express 3.0 x16
- Graphics Engine
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost
- Memory
- Core Clock
- 1033 MHz
- Boost Clock
- 1098 MHz
- Effective Memory Clock
- 6.008 GHz
- Memory Interface
- 192-bit
- Max Resolution
- 2560 x 1600
- Max Monitors Supported
- 4
- Interfaces
- HDMI , DVI-I (dual link) , DVI-D (dual link) , DisplayPort , VGA - with adapter
- API Supported
- DirectX 11.1, OpenGL 4.3
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 3.58 cm x 23.5 cm x 12.52 cm
- Device Type
- Graphics card
- Bus Type
- PCI Express 3.0 x16
- Graphics Engine
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost
- Core Clock
- 1033 MHz
- Boost Clock
- 1098 MHz
- Max Resolution
- 2560 x 1600
- Max Monitors Supported
- 4
- Interfaces
- HDMI , DVI-I (dual link) , DVI-D (dual link) , DisplayPort , VGA - with adapter
- API Supported
- DirectX 11.1, OpenGL 4.3
- Features
- MSI SuperPipe Technology, MSI Solid Capacitor, Nvidia 3D Vision Surround Ready, Twin Frozr III Thermal Design, Propeller Blade Technology, Nvidia SLI ready, dual 8CM PWM fans, NVIDIA GPU Boost , HDCP
- Size
- Technology
- Effective Clock Speed
- 6.008 GHz
- Bus Width
- 192-bit
- Included Accessories
- 6 pin power cable
- Cables Included
- 1 x DVI-VGA adapter
- Software Included
- Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Acrobat Reader, MSI Live Update Series, Microsoft DirectX, MSI Live, MSI Afterburner, MSI Dual Core Center, Norton Internet Security 2008 (60 days trial), MSI Live Update 5
- Width
- 3.58 cm
- Depth
- 23.5 cm
- Height
- 12.52 cm
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Waterspout Comes Ashore in Tampa
A waterspout came ashore near downtown Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, causing minor damage, the Associated Press reported. Earlier Tuesday, the National Weather Service warned of a risk of severe weather as a cold front moved across west-central and southwest Florida.
In this photo provided to the Associated Press by Dr. Robert Seigel, a waterspout approached downtown Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday. (Dr. Robert Seigel/Associated Press)
A dock near the Westin Hotel on Harbour Island was damaged. (Austin Anthony, The Tampa Bay Times/Associated Press)
Roofing materials were ripped off an office building. (Jim Reed, The Tampa Tribune/Associated Press)
John Vina looked at parts of a roof that fell to the ground. (Austin Anthony, The Tampa Bay Times/Associated Press)
Police officers interviewed witnesses and took photos of some of the damage. (Jim Reed, The Tampa Tribune/Associated Press)


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Run the SAP HANA in-memory database in your own business with an on-premise deployment
Deploy the SAP HANA in-memory database on premise to power real-time insights across your business – and control systems and data behind your own firewall. Choose a certified appliance provided by one of our partners for the fastest implementation. Or deploy over your existing IT landscape to maximize your current data center investments.


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Plaxo Toolbar for Mac synchronizes your Mac OS X Address Book with your Plaxo Universal Address Book. Wherever you install a Plaxo toolbar, your address book will be consistent and stay up-to-date automatically. You can also access your address book on the web through Plaxo Online.
Required OS: not specified
Tags: addressbook , utility , syncing , plaxo
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Just deleted my account, don't feel like going comcastic.
If only it would also support Entourage... A real shame that it doesn't (yet?). For the rest: fantastic product. Using it for years already.
This offers the easiest way to synchronize my Macs with Thunderbird.
@ norz: I think you have to be fair and could mention that today on Techcrunch Mr. Arrington wrote something new about Plaxo:
It seems that the guys from Plaxo learnt something.
Note: Plaxo has a history of spamming: http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/03/22/plaxo-now-with-less-evil/
@sentience :
Try http://osx.iusethis.com/app/thunderbirdwithspotlightampadd
I hope they add better to-do support, and Gmail sync, and GrandCentral sync...
This link will download directly:
Actually, I've changed my mind, it caused severe damage to my Outlook database and I had to repair everything by hand. I won't be using this one any more.
I use this to synchronize Address Book with Thunderbird's built-in address book, until such time as Thunderbird's Address Book integration is released. Works great!
Absolutely flawless, thereâs nothing like it for simplicity. Does the equivalent of what previously required endless coding, manipulating and praying previously.
Now if only they could include Gmail contact integration....
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Oracle Linux at Oracle Openworld 2013 - Update #2
By Zeynep Koch-Oracle on Aug 22, 2013
We have 4 weeks left until Oracle Openworld San Francisco. In our first blog update, we covered Oracle Linux sessions. This is our second update in which we are covering Hand-on Labs and Demopods, where you can experience Oracle Linux at a personal level, wheather you are a practical person that likes to play around with the software or a person interested in getting detailed insights from Oracle Linux kernel engineers and product managers, these are the places to visit and sessions to attend:
This year we have 2 Demopods and 2 Hands-On Labs:
Oracle Linux Demopods are located in Moscone South, Oracle Systems and Storage Demo grounds, Booth #1133.
3533 - Oracle Linux: The Best Enterprise Linux
Oracle Linux brings the latest Linux innovations to market, delivering extreme performance, advanced scalability, and reliability for enterprise applications and systems along with worldwide, enterprise-class, cost-effective support. It is free to download and distribute, including patches and updates. Meet Oracle Linux experts and find out what makes Oracle Linux the best enterprise Linux. Learn about innovative features such as Ksplice zero-downtime updates, DTrace, and industry leading management and high availability tools available to Oracle Linux customers.
3537 - Migration Made Easy: From Red Hat and SUSE Linux to Oracle Linux
Thousands of customers rely on Oracle Linux to run their business-critical applications and lower their infrastructure costs. Oracle Linux offers many key advantages over both Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES). Visit this demo pod and discover the benefits of Oracle Linux compared to RHEL and SLES. Also learn how easy it is to migrate to Oracle Linux. Our experts will walk you through the migration steps and show you that the switch from RHEL to Oracle Linux support can be accomplished in just a few minutes.
Hands-On Labs
Getting Started with Linux Containers on Oracle Linux (HOL10019)
Linux Containers (LXC) allow you to run multiple isolated Linux instances (containers) on the same host. A container is a way to isolate a group of processes from the others on a running Linux system that does not require you to set up a virtual machine on an emulation of physical hardware. This hands-on session gives you the basics of working with LXC on Oracle Linux; installing and configuring required software packages; setting up a Btrfs volume for the container storage; configuring, starting, and logging in to a container; changing a container's network configuration; limiting a container's resource usage (network/disk I/O); cloning an existing container; and monitoring and shutting down containers.
Oracle Linux Package and Patch Management Solutions (HOL10147)
In this session, you will learn how to implement and work with various patch management features of Oracle Linux. This includes working with the yum package manager and getting hands-on experience in obtaining more information on security errata using the security plug-in. The yum snapshot plug-in and the Btrfs file system are used to demonstrate how you can roll back package updates to a previous state. The session also covers creating a local yum repository and how to connect this repository to Oracle Enterprise Manager. In addition, you will learn about the Ksplice service and have the opportunity to install and configure the Ksplice offline client for applying kernel updates to your system with zero downtime.
Visit our demopod to receive a Oracle Linux and Oracle VM DVD Kit and other goodies. You can plan your visit in the Openworld Schedule Builder and also bookmark Focus on Linux website to see when Oracle Linux events are happening.
We look forward to seeing you in Moscone South demogrounds and hands-on labs.
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FRISCO - A year of high fuel and personnel costs has emptied out Summit Stage coffers and left transportation officials scrambling for ways to cut expenses in 2013.
The free bus system is facing a $300,000 deficit as 2012 winds down, even with the mass transit tax, its primary revenue source, up for the year.
"We've had a tough year," transit director John Jones said. "We're still dealing with, basically, the throes of the recession. Fuel costs have been up and down and ran way over what we budgeted."
The Stage also spent more than expected on maintenance to keep up an aging fleet of buses and saw high costs for personnel as well, with a veteran staff taking approximately 7,200 hours of vacation over the course of the year.
"The amount of vacation they're eligible to take - and they've certainly earned it - that's a cost that's got to be covered," Jones said. "In most departments, if a seat behind a desk is empty, it's just empty. But here, I've got to have somebody in the driver's seat."
Income from the mass transit tax, a sales tax that funds the Stage, is up from last year, climbing 3.1 percent, approximately $147,000, over 2011 as of August.
The Stage is under direction from Summit County government to cut expenses next year, according to Jones. He said he plans to reduce marketing spending first, cutting television ads for the Stage almost completely and reducing radio advertising as well.
"Marketing is the one area where if you look at my budget, you would see a drastic cutback," Jones said. "Everything else is pretty much status-quo."
Bus riders should not see any impacts to service from budget reductions next year. Additional cutbacks will be largely internal, such as trying to save money on office supplies.
The Stage is required to do some marketing to fulfill the requirements of a federal grant contract, Jones said.
Ridership on the local bus system is on the rise this year, up 6.5 percent in August from the same month last year. Late-night ridership climbed 24 percent in August, according to a Summit Stage report.
The Stage also acquired eight hand-me-down buses recently from the now-defunct Front Range Express. All together the buses cost $224,000, money that came out of capital reserves and did not impact this year's budget deficit. If purchased new, one bus would have cost the Stage $3.5 million.
The inherited buses are black, but will feature the Summit Stage logo. They are replacing eight older Stage buses, which will be sold off.


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Mrs. S. first came to the Suffolk Children's Center extremely distraught. She had a 4 month old son, was in a domestic violence situation and was forced to flee her home with only a few belongings. Mrs. S. relocated to a relative's home and was scared for her life and also her son's. She was at the court to obtain an Order of Protection against her husband and wasn't sure how to go about it. The staff of our center helped her step by step through the Probation Department, FOCUS, Family Court and finally District Court.
Fortunately she came in just before the holidays. An extra event held in the center thanks to the generosity of the Judges and court personnel is the Adopt-A-Family Program which she was picked for. Our staff purchased the necessities including bottles, formula, diapers clothing, bedding, a portable crib and toys for her young son who was sleeping in a bed with her at the relative's home. We also directed her to get entitlements for her child including WIC and Child Health Plus. The staff was elated we were able to help this mother through desperate times and brighten her Christmas, just a little bit.
EAC Network's Suffolk Children's Center at Cohalan Court offers an alternative to crowded courtrooms and waiting areas and enables parents with young children to attend to their court business. The Children's Center is a safe, secure and nurturing environment for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age. All are cared for by trained, professional childcare providers and volunteers. While at the center the children are engaged in supervised free play, arts and crafts, age appropriate computer games, access to a library of children's books and also receive healthy snacks. Our staff promotes Literacy by giving a new book to each child that attends the center and encourages the parents to read to their children. Community Referrals are also provided to parents and staff assists them in getting any type of services they might need for their children.
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After playing the first episode of the Walking Dead I wanted to play the rest, but before doing so I had someone essentially describe the final episode's ending to me, thus destroying any urge I had to play the game.
It's occurred to me that I've had this happen before with games, where someone I know has told me about a main character dying in something, or maybe I've accidentally read someone online (recently a Top Ten list ruined Gears of War for me, I've only ever played the first one).
Has this happened to anyone else? I'm totally gutted about TWD being ruined for me!
I'm pretty sure I've returned the favour for others however, I guess it's just the universe's way of being a total douche.


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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - With the arrival of Summer comes severe weather across Colorado and the nation, which is why the National Weather Service is hosting Lightning Awareness Week.
Lightning strikes the ground in our state more than 500,000 times each year and with many of us participating in outdoor activities, we need to learn how to protect ourselves from it.
Summer is the peak season for one of the nation's deadliest weather phenomena, lightning. On average, lightning kills more people than hurricanes or tornadoes. "The purpose of Lightning Awareness Week is to help people make the right decisions so we have fewer people getting struck," says Jim Pringle of the National Weather Service.
In 2008, Colorado tied with Florida for the most lightning deaths in the country at four. In 2006, we led the nation with six.
National Weather Service officials say the key to safety is to choose your shelter wisely. "Get inside a sturdy building or a vehicle with a metal roof," says Pringle. These shelters provide a "cage" for the lightning to travel around you. Keeping you safe from the powerful shock.
One of the biggest mistakes people can make is taking shelter under a tree. "Trees provide shelter from the rain but increase your chances of getting struck by lightning," says Pringle.
People react differently to lightning strikes. "From almost nothing to full blown cardiac arrest," says ER Doctor Joe Kupets. Ninety percent of the people who are struck by lightning actually survive, but many are left with permanent disabilities. "Neurological damage, people can become more permanently confused or can no longer multitask after they had the injury," says Kupets.
Some businesses, like Lincoln Park Moyer Pool, realize the severity of lightning and its potential for danger. "We have major issues because the water is treated and full of electrolytes," says Pool Manager Pete Ashman. This increased risk is why they have a plan in place to keep everyone safe. "If we see a flash and within 20 seconds we hear a bang that means it's within four miles and we clear the pool," says Ashman.
The National Weather Service has created a Lightning Potential Index to help you prepare. It gives a two day forecast for lightning strikes for the Western Slope and Eastern Utah.
Lightning can travel up to 20 miles in front of a storm, so just because the sky is clear overhead, that doesn't mean it's safe if you hear thunder. Click on the links below under 'Related Links' for more information and for the Lightning Potential index.
And if you're ever caught in a storm, the National Weather Service has a catchy phrase to help you remember what to do. "When thunder roars, go indoors," Pringle says.


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A's manager Bob Melvin believes new shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima will have a somewhat easier path to big league success than outfielder Yoenis Cespedes did last year.
Like Cespedes last season, Nakajima will be jumping into a new world once the A's convene spring training workouts in Phoenix on Feb. 12. But because Nakajima signed with the A's in December, the Japanese import should have plenty of time to prepare for his first big-league season.
Cespedes didn't come to terms with Oakland until February, and he didn't report until three weeks later. By then the outfielder from Cuba was facing a huge learning curve. He didn't know American baseball, much less American culture, and early on it showed. He needed what little spring training time he had just to learn his new teammates' names, and the entire year was a learning process.
It also was a successful season. The A's won 94 games and captured the A.L. West, and Cespedes hit .292 with 23 homers and 82 RBIs.
Melvin is counting on the two-a-day workouts in spring training that Nakajima is used to from his playing days in Japan to bridge the gap once the A's begin workouts.
"In Japan they do so much work in spring training, more than we do here," Melvin said. "It takes a while for a player coming from there to get used to that. I've had Japanese players before; it's not a challenge to get them to work."
Melvin, who managed Japanese relievers Kazuhiro Sasaki and Shigetoshi Hasegawa as well as right fielder Ichiro Suzuki when he managed in Seattle in 2003 and 2004, expects Nakajima to fit right in.
"I have heard that he's a very hard-working kid," Melvin said. "There's more to playing over here than just getting to know his teammates, the coaches and the manager. There's a pretty sharp learning curve in spring training, but he's got the background for it."
General manager Billy Beane, too, said Nakajima has an advantage coming to the U.S. from Japan.
"Other guys have made that leap," Beane said. "Obviously it's a big cultural change. But the conditions and the schedule there are more similar to the ones here. And you have to add to that the fact that the competition in Japan is more consistent, not up and down."
Cespedes came from a Cuban program that doesn't have the same rigorous emphasis on working out that is evident in Japan. But, Melvin said, that scarcely mattered.
"The year he's had here will make a huge difference for him this spring," Melvin said of Cespedes. "Last year, everything was a first for him. He had to learn to play baseball the way we do.
"This year, he knows what's expected. And couple that with his being a lot more comfortable in left field instead of center field. He's not going to have to worry about what to do differently. He's a team guy, a hard worker who wants to do things right."
Melvin said he expects his Spring Training 2.0 with the A's to be less of a struggle than last year, where a young group had to learn to know each other, their coaches, their manager and the organization's expectations.
"We're going to have more understanding of what we are trying to do here," Melvin said. "The players are going to know what to expect with drills. There's going to be familiarity with the coaching staff, there will be familiarity with me, and they'll know the work ethic we expect."
Melvin, who was talking while walking through 10 degree weather in Manhattan Tuesday, heads to Arizona later this week and will be on hand for the A's annual FanFest Sunday at the Coliseum.


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8.2-16 Carrying Dangerous Weapons -- § 53-206
Revised to April 23, 2010 (modified May 20, 2011)
The defendant is charged [in count __] with carrying a dangerous weapon. The statute defining this offense imposes punishment on any person who carries upon (his/her) person <insert one of the following:>
- a BB gun.
- a blackjack.
- metal or brass knuckles.
- a dirk knife.
- a switch knife.
- a knife having an automatic spring release device by which a blade is released from the handle, having a blade of over one and one-half inches in length.
- a stiletto.
- a knife the edged portion of the blade of which is four inches or more in length.
- a police baton or nightstick.
- a martial arts weapon or electronic defense weapon.
- any dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument.1
For you to find the defendant guilty of this charge, the state must prove the following elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
Element 1 - Carried weapon
The first element is that the defendant carried <insert specific weapon> upon (his/her) person. A weapon is "carried" if it is on one's person and within the person's control or dominion, meaning that the person must be aware of its presence.2
<Insert appropriate definition(s):>
- A "martial arts weapon" is a nunchaku, kama, kasari-fundo, octagon sai, tonfa, or Chinese star.
- An "electronic defense weapon" is a weapon which by electronic impulse or current is capable of immobilizing a person temporarily, but is not capable of inflicting death or serious physical injury.
- Dangerous instrument" means any instrument, article or substance which, under the circumstances in which it is used or attempted or threatened to be used, is capable of causing death or serious physical injury. "Serious physical injury" means physical injury which creates a substantial risk of death, or which causes serious disfigurement, serious impairment of health or serious loss or impairment of the function of any bodily organ. It is important to note that the article need not be inherently dangerous; all that is required is that the article was capable of causing death or serious physical injury under the circumstances in which it was used. Any article or substance, without limitation and even though harmless under normal use, may be found by you to be a dangerous instrument if, under the circumstances of its use or threatened or attempted use, it is capable of producing serious physical injury or death. The state need not prove that in fact death or serious physical injury resulted, only that the instrument had that potential under the circumstances.
[<If the conduct involves a threat and not an actual use of a dangerous instrument:> A threat can only be punishable when it is a true threat, that is, a threat that a reasonable person would understand as a serious expression of an intent to harm or assault, and not as mere puffery, bluster, jest or hyperbole. In determining whether the threat is a true threat, consider the particular factual context in which the allegedly threatening conduct occurred which could include the reaction of the person allegedly being threatened and the defendant's conduct before and after the allegedly threatening conduct.]3
Element 2 - Outside dwelling or place of business.
The second element is that the defendant was outside (his/her) dwelling or place of business.4
In summary, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that 1) the defendant carried <insert specific weapon>, and 2) (he/she) was outside (his/her) dwelling or place of business.
If you unanimously find that the state
has proved beyond a reasonable doubt each of the elements of the crime of
carrying a dangerous weapon, then you shall find the defendant guilty. On the
other hand, if you unanimously find that the state has failed to prove beyond a
reasonable doubt any of the elements, you shall then find the defendant not
1 Note that the definition of "deadly weapon" in General Statutes § 53a-3 (6) explicitly excludes its application to § 53-206.
2 State v. Hopes, 26 Conn. App. 367, 375, cert. denied, 221 Conn. 915 (1992).
3 See State v. Cook, 287 Conn. 237, 252 (2008).
4 "General Statutes 53-206 (a) does not expressly except from its terms the carrying of a dangerous weapon in one's dwelling or abode. This, however, is an implied exception. See General Statutes 29-35 (allows the carrying of pistols or revolvers without a permit in one's dwelling or place of business). Section 29-35 provides in pertinent part: "No person shall carry any pistol or revolver upon his person, except when such person is within his dwelling house or place of business, without a permit to carry the same." State v. Sealy, 208 Conn. 689, 693 n.2 (1988).
A knife with a cutting blade less than 4 inches long, which does not explicitly come under the statute, may come under "dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument." State v. Holloway, 11 Conn. App. 665, 671 (1987).
Self-defense may be available to a charge under this statute, if it was the defendant's use of the item that made it a dangerous instrument. State v. Ramos, 271 Conn. 785, 803 n.13 (2004).
The "place of business" exception means only premises that contain a business in which the defendant has a proprietary or possessory interest, not a location at which the defendant is merely an employee. State v. Vickers, 260 Conn. 219, 221-22 (2002). It is also limited to fixed places of business only, and does not encompass taxicabs. State v. Lutters, 270 Conn. 198, 208 (2004). A stairway and landing leading to the defendant's apartment was not in his exclusive control and thus did not come within the dwelling exception. State v. Sealy, supra, 208 Conn. 694.
See General Statutes § 53-206 (b)
for exceptions to culpability. "[W]here exceptions to a prohibition in a
criminal statute are situated separately from the enacting clause, the
exceptions are to be proven by the defense." (Internal quotation marks
omitted.) State v. Valinski, 254 Conn. 107, 123 (2000) (rule also
applies when the exception is found in a separate statute).


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There were 65 bookings at the San Joaquin County Jail in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Friday. At that time, there were 1,357 people held at the jail, which has an official capacity of 1,411.
Weapons arrest: Acting on information about a recent gun arrest, Community Response Team officers and members of the multiagency San Joaquin County gang task force conducted a probation search about 3:10 p.m. Thursday in the 2400 block of Nightingale Avenue. Tom Vongkeo, 29, was arrested on suspicion of unlawful possession of a firearm and other crimes after authorities discovered a loaded handgun and a large amount of ammunition, police said.
Weapons arrest: Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle about 1:45 a.m. Friday in the 1500 block of East Hammer Lane. They determined that the driver was armed with a gun. Kenneth Chan, 50, was arrested on suspicion of carrying a loaded firearm and carrying a concealed firearm.
The California Highway Patrol did not submit an incident report Friday.
The Stockton Fire Department responded to 104 calls for service in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Friday, including four vehicle accidents, 74 medical calls and two structure fires.
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The "Titans" Jardinière
The Titans Jardinière consists of a plinth decorated with four masculine figures on which sits a vase decorated with lizards and leaves.
The general composition of the vase can be attributed to Albert Carrier-Belleuse, the great ornamental sculptor of the second half of the nineteenth century, who employed Rodin in his workshop several times between 1864 and 1882. The powerful modelling of the four telamones and their poses in the manner of Michelangelo have encouraged some specialists to suggest that Rodin was the main creator of the plinth. The Titan jardinière has been compared to works dating from Rodin's Brussels period such as the Monument to the Burgermeister Loos, with which there is a clear affinity. Acquired by the Petit Palais in 2004, the Titan jardinière is one of three complete examples (including both plinth and bowl) held in public collections. Only two other known versions exist: one at the Museo Lazaro Galdiano in Madrid and the other at the Detroit Institute of Arts.


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Several people south of Rolla lost power Tuesday night after a car crashed into an electrical pole on Lions Club Drive.
According to the Rolla Police Department, the accident occurred in the 100 block of East Lions Club Drive between Highway 63 and South Rolla Street when a 1999 Infiniti G20 owned by Bret Welshymer and driven by Corrie Welshymer, of Rolla, crossed over to the left lane, striking a curb, several mailboxes and an electrical pole.
Corrie Welshymer had a small laceration on her face but refused any medical treatment.
She was issued a summons for failure to drive on the right side of the road.
The vehicle was towed from the scene.
Customers in the Intercounty Electric Cooperative were affected by the outage. It is unclear how many customers were affected or for how long. A call to Intercounty Electric Cooperative was not returned by press time.
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AT GROUND LEVEL, EagleRider may look a little scattered, spreading into new ventures that stray well beyond motorcycle rental and travel.
But recent expansions make sense from an eagle's-eye view.
Over the last couple years, EagleRider has branched into new territory – some would say territory traditionally addressed by local dealerships.
- The company added websites for used motorcycle sales in July 2012
- It created a parts and accessories site in July 2013
- It opened superstores in Los Angeles, Calif., and Orlando, Fla., offering used sales and some services, in late 2013, and
- It put its PG&A inventory on Amazon in November.
But it's not out to steal the traditional dealer's business, according to CEO Chris McIntyre. The new lines are part of a grand plan, McIntyre told Dealernews late last year, and the pieces will come together next month when EagleRider launches a redesigned website that connects all the dots.
Photos by Branimir Kvartuc
EagleRider may have raised some eyebrows when it announced it would start selling gear and accessories, but McIntyre it made sense to stock the products a customer needs for a journey at the stores where he or she picks up the rental. "In our showroom in L.A., there's jackets, rain gear, a hundred helmets to choose from," McIntyre said. "[Because] people forget their cameras, jackets, rain gear. It was just a natural."
The new website takes it a step farther, offering customers the option to order items at the same time they plan their rental trips and receive the whole package when they arrive – similar to turnkey packages offered by ski and snowboard resorts.
|Sidebar: Arizona dealership supports rental business
"When they pick up we can offer clothing, GoPro [cameras], GPS. All the stuff on the PG&A site is available in a box when they arrive," McIntyre said.
It's all part of enhancing the customer experience – and customer experience is something of an obsession with the CEO. "When I walk into one of our stores I want everything to be right," he said. "The sound. The smell. The bikes that are on the floor fully equipped for touring. Is that a sales pitch? Of course it is. It has to be effortless to the customer experience."
EagleRider adheres to a customer service philosophy similar to those of buying clubs like Costco. "We consider our customers to be exclusive members of a private club," McIntyre said.
Club benefits range from turnkey rentals…to frozen treats.
"When people return a bike in Las Vegas, why do we give them an ice cream? Because it's hot and they just returned the bike," McIntyre said.


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Three guesses what Tony La Russa did during his first summer of retirement.
No, not yelling at kids to get off his lawn.
No, not obsessing over his fantasy team.
"I've been traveling as much or more," La Russa said recently from New York, where he was beginning a tour to promote his book "One Last Strike."
Sometimes he travels as an envoy for baseball commissioner Bud Selig, who favors emissaries dropping in on teams from time to time to field any questions, concerns or complaints.
"There's something to watching other clubs and observing competition through different eyes," La Russa said. "I've had a pretty good record for the home team."
For a couple weeks in late June and July he was involved with selecting and managing the National League All-Star team.
"You know going in there's no free lunch," said La Russa, who was pilloried by New York fans and media for selecting the Giants' Matt Cain as the starting pitcher over Mets knuckleballer R.A. Dickey. He also received criticism from Cincinnati players and manager Dusty Baker for omitting the Reds' Brandon Phillips and Johnny Cueto from the roster.
In his book, La Russa writes, without mentioning Baker by name, that "different opinions are part of managing, but making it personal was not acceptable. ... Besides destroying a relationship, it simply reminded me that I had indeed made the right decision to retire."
By phone, he elaborated. "The way to answer (criticism) is to win, and we won. It couldn't have worked out better. There were a half-dozen Cardinals there, the coaching staff. It was a really nice reunion."
And sometimes, he said jokingly, he travels because his wife and kids want him out of the house.
"I come home and after two or three days, all of a sudden there's a suitcase by the door," he said. "A couple days after that, all of a sudden it's on the porch."
He has indulged himself a couple activities he couldn't have managed as skipper of the Cardinals. One was visiting the spring training facilities in Arizona built since 1995, his last spring there with the A's. He also attended the June 24 NASCAR event at Infineon Raceway.
Currently he is on a 15-day tour to promote his new book (he'll have events in the Bay Area from Thursday-Monday). So he hasn't had much time to miss managing yet. He confesses he may have a pang or two when the playoffs, his favorite time of season, begin.
"Yeah, actually," said La Russa, who added he had just been on a radio show where he was asked if he would consider coming back if he had to manage only the postseason. "As much as I enjoyed it, it would be something to consider. But it's never going to happen."
Tony La Russa will promote his new book "One Last Strike" at the following Bay Area locations:
Thursday: Copperfield's in Petaluma
Friday: Book Passage in Corte Madera; Rakestraw Books in Danville
Saturday: Costco in Fremont
Sunday: Books Inc. in San Francisco
Monday: Kepler's Books in Menlo Park