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What is epigenetics, and what does it have to do with autism?
This week's "Got Questions?" answer comes from Alycia Halladay, PhD, Autism Speaks director of research for environmental sciences
If you've been following autism research in recent years, you have probably read—many times—that familial, or inherited, risk is seldom the whole picture. A few inherited genes are sufficient by themselves to cause autism. But most so-called "autism genes" only increase the risk that an infant will go on to develop this developmental disorder. As is the case in many complex diseases, it appears that autism often results from a combination of genetic susceptibility and environmental triggers.
This is where epigenetics comes in. Epigenetics is the study of the factors that control gene expression, and this control is mediated by chemicals that surround a gene's DNA. Environmental epigenetics looks at how outside influences modify these epigenetic chemicals, or "markers," and so affect genetic activity.
It is important to remember that scientists use the term "environment" to refer to much more than pollutants and other chemical exposures. Researchers use this term to refer to pretty much any influence beyond genetic mutation. Parental age at time of conception, for example, is an environmental influence associated with increased risk of autism, as are birth complications that involve oxygen deprivation to an infant's brain.
Because epigenetics gives us a way to look at the interaction between genes and environment, it holds great potential for identifying ways to prevent or reduce the risk of autism. It may also help us develop medicines and other interventions that can target disabling symptoms. We have written about epigenetics previously on this blog (here and here). So in this answer, I'd like to focus on the progress reported at a recent meeting hosted by Autism Speaks.
The Environmental Epigenetics of Autism Spectrum Disorders symposium, held in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 8, was the first of its kind. The meeting brought together more than 30 leaders in autism neurobiology, genetics and epidemiology with investigators in the epigenetics of other complex disorders to promote cross-disciplinary collaborations and identify opportunities for future studies.
Rob Waterland, of Baylor College of Medicine in Texas, described epidemiological studies and animal research that suggested how maternal nutrition during pregnancy can affect epigenetic markers in the brain cells of offspring.
Julie Herbstman, of Columbia University, described research that associated epigenetic changes in umbilical cord blood with a mother's exposure to air pollutants known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). PAHs are already infamous for their association with cancer and heart disease.
Rosanna Weksberg, of the Hospital for Sick Kids in Toronto, discussed findings that suggest how assisted reproductive technology may lead to changes in epigenetically regulated gene expression. This was of particular interest because assisted reproduction has been associated with ASD. Taking this one step further, Michael Skinner, of Washington State University, discussed "transgenerational epigenetic disease" and described research suggesting that exposures during pregnancy produce epigenetic changes that are then inherited through subsequent generations.
Arthur Beaudet, of Baylor College of Medicine, discussed a gene mutation that controls availability of the amino acid carnitine. This genetic mutation has been found to be more prevalent among children with ASD than among non-affected children, suggesting that it might be related to some subtypes of autism. Further study is needed to follow up on the suggestion that dietary supplementation of carnitine might help individuals with ASD who have this mutation. Caution is needed, however. As Laura Schaevitz, of Tufts University in Massachusetts, pointed out, studies with animal models of autism suggest that dietary supplementation may produce only temporary improvements in symptoms of neurodevelopmental disorders.
So what does this all mean for research that aims to help those currently struggling with autism? The meeting participants agreed that the role of epigenetics in ASD holds great promise but remains understudied and insufficiently understood. For clearer answers, they called for more research examining epigenetic changes in brain tissues. This type of research depends on bequeathed postmortem brain tissue, and Autism Speaks Autism Tissue Program is one of the field's most important repositories. (Find more information on becoming an ATP family here).
The field also needs large epidemiological studies looking at epigenetic markers in blood samples taken over the course of a lifetime. One such study is the Early Autism Risk Longitudinal Investigation (EARLI). More information on participating in EARLI can be found here.
Autism Speaks remains committed to supporting and guiding environmental epigenetics as a highly important area of research. We look forward to reporting further results in the coming year and years.
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If environmental factors can lead to autism, why does only one of my twin boys have autism?
This week's "Got Questions?" response comes from Alycia Halladay, PhD, Autism Speaks' director of research for environmental science.
Today's question came in response to my last blog post. In it, I explained that when scientists talk about the "environmental factors" that increase the risk of a disorder, they're referring to pretty much any influence beyond genetics.
In the case of autism, the clearest evidence of environmental influence seems to surround very early events such as conception, pregnancy and birth. Those with the strongest link include parental age at time of conception (both mom and dad), maternal nutrition or illness during pregnancy, and certain birth complications.
The commenter's question is a great one that scientists are actively exploring. The short answer is that inherited genes (DNA) and environmental factors seem to interact to influence whether an infant goes on to develop autism. So if the commenter's twins are fraternal (meaning they share about half their DNA), the difference in their genetic makeup might explain why only one developed autism.
But what if the boys are identical twins–meaning they share exactly the same DNA? In this case, something beyond genes likely accounts for the different outcomes. Comparing the rates of autism among identical and fraternal twins provides clues.
In July, researchers used our Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE) to complete the largest autism twin study to date. They found a 70 percent overlap in autism among identical twins and a 35 percent overlap among fraternal twins. That overlap between fraternal twins is much higher than the estimated 19 percent overlap between different-age siblings.
These numbers tell us that it's not always genes alone that determine whether a child develops autism. If it were, two identical twins would always share the same outcome, and the rate of a shared autism among fraternal twins would look more like that for different-age siblings. So we conclude that shared environmental influences are also at play.
Although twins share very similar pregnancy and birth environments, those environments aren't exactly the same. For example, twins can have different positions in the womb or different placentas, and this can affect such environmental influences as blood and oxygen flow. Indeed, twins often have different birth weights, a known risk factor for autism.
It's important to remember that "environmental" influences such as these don't cause autism by themselves. Rather, if a child has a genetic predisposition for developing autism, these influences may further increase the risk.
Autism Speaks continues to fund and otherwise support research on both genetic and nongenetic risk factors for autism. EARLI is a network of researchers who follow mothers of children with autism beginning at the start of another pregnancy. IBIS is a study of early brain development in the younger siblings of children with autism. These studies depend on the participation and support of the autism community. Please visit our Participate in Research page to learn more.
Importantly, these studies provide insights into the underlying biology of different types of autism. This in turn becomes a basis for developing ways to treat and possibly prevent autism. As always, the goal of the research we support is to improve the lives of all on the autism spectrum.
And thanks for the question. Please keep them coming.
Mount Sinai Children's Environmental Health Center to hold Workshop
The Mount Sinai Children's Environmental Health Center, in partnership with Autism Speaks, is holding a one day workshop, Exploring the Environmental Causes of Autism and Learning Disabilities, at the New York Academy of Medicine on Wednesday, December 8, 2010. The goal of the workshop will be to develop new strategies for discovery of environmental risk factors for autism, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders in children.
The workshop will help identify opportunities to study gene/environment interactions in autism, and help guide research priorities for the newly formed Autism and Learning Disabilities Discovery and Prevention Program at Mount Sinai. Scientists from National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and leading academic institutions from around the world will present recent research and engage in discussions to identify gaps and opportunities, especially in the area of environmental causation by toxic chemicals.
Participation is open to the public, but because space is limited, registration is required. Please see the flyer for details.
CBS Evening News – Where America Stands on Autism
On Saturday, April 17, CBS' Evening News featured a segment entitled "Where America Stands on Autism." The segment focuses on a wide range of autism research being supported in part, by Autism Speaks. Dr. Geri Dawson, Autism Speaks' chief science officer, is interviewed as well as Joe Piven at UNC and the Henderson family, who are study participants. The story also featured a groundbreaking discovery by the Autism Genome Project, led by Dr. Hakon Hakonarson. To participate in the imaging study featured in the story please visit http://www.ibis-network.org/.Read a guest post by one of the EARLI Study's Outreach Coordinators and watch the segment below.Vodpod videos no longer available.
Gene-Environment Interactions: Context Matters
This is a guest post by Alycia Halladay, Ph.D. and Leanne Chukoskie, Ph.D. Dr. Halladay is Autism Speaks' Director, Research for Enivronmental Services. Leanne earned her Ph.D. at NYU's Center for Neural Science studying the neural mechanisms that mediate vision during eye movements. During her postdoctoral training at the Salk Institute she studied search behavior in both humans and animals. A family connection as well as the curious manner in which people with autism tend to scan a visual scene led her to work for Autism Speaks as the Assistant Director of Science Communication and Special Projects. Leanne also continues her research as a Project Scientist at UCSD.
How Do Your Genes "Interact" with the Environment?
This is a guest post by Alycia Halladay, Ph.D. Dr. Halladay is Autism Speaks' Director, Research for Enivronmental Services.
Instead of focusing on just genetics or just environmental factors, autism researchers have been studying gene-environment interactions as possible risk factors of the disorder. A next series of posts will begin to try and explain why this is an important concept, and how it is changing the way scientists think about causes.
Why is this concept important?
First, in the context of risk factors, if only the separate contributions of genetics and environmental influences is calculated without considering the interaction, the proportion of the disorder that is attributable to both is underestimated. For example, environmental factors may play an important role in the development of some diseases. However, in others, the effect is only seen in susceptible individuals. Studies that examine gene-environment interactions can do the following (taken from Hunter, 2005)
- Obtain a better estimate of the risk associated with genetic and environmental risk factors
- Strengthen the association between environmental risk factors and disease
- Help researchers understand the biological mechanism of disease
- Determine which environmental factors produce risk
- Lead to new prevention and therapeutic strategies
What does it mean?
As most people know, genetics typically refers to the stable sequence of nucleotides on DNA strands in every cell of the human body. The nucleotides are translated to amino acids, which in turn create proteins. The amino acid sequence determines how proteins are configured, which may affect their function. Put in an oversimplistic fashion, these proteins are what affect cell function. Some of the genetic code is inherited from both parents, and will be conferred to their children; another, more recently studied type of genetics, called epigenetics, refers to a change in protein synthesis that is not due to alterations in the DNA code. In other words, the DNA code stays the same but the way it is expressed changes. These concepts will also be discussed in a later chapter. With regards to the term "environment", this is a term that can refer to many "non-genetic" influences on biology and behavior. Typically when they hear "environment" people think of one of the hundreds of thousands of potential chemicals and toxins that are present in food, air and water. However, environment can also include some demographic characteristics like socioeconomic status, nutritional status and education, as well as medical procedures and illnesses, and exposure to vitamins, pharmaceuticals and/or alternative medicines. It can even refer to exposures that we may not be thinking about every day, like UV sunlight, cosmetics, food additives, and ventilation in the home. While most people think of gene-environment interactions as an environmental risk factor producing more profound effects in a susceptible individuals, some genes may offer protection against deleterious environmental effects. Other genes may promote healthy development and their effects stifled, or even enhanced, in different environments. These concepts will be explored further in a different chapter.
How are these interactions determined and studied?
The best way to determine whether an interaction exists in a human population is an epidemiologic study. One of the biggest challenges is the need for large samples, or many individuals to enroll and participate. Typically, self-report measures are obtained from all participants and family members, and DNA and other biologicals are included to study DNA/RNA and level of exposure. If other measures are available such as medical records, these are also collected throughout the study. Genetic and environmental factors, and their interaction, can be studied retrospectively (after the disease has developed) or prospectively (prior to when the disease appears). Each design has strengths and weaknesses, and in many cases both approaches are taken to identify and then replicate findings. Other study designs include case-control vs. case-case. Case-control refers to studying both individuals with and without the disease. Case-case refers to studying cases (in this case individuals with autism only) both with and without different exposure levels and/or genotypes.
Focus on Environmental Causes of Autism in the New York Times
In the 25 days leading up to Autism Speaks' fifth anniversary, we summarized significant advances in autism science and updates since these advances occurred. This is a time for celebration and reflection, as well as focusing on next steps. On the eve of the fifth anniversary, this opinion piece, written by Nicholas Kristof, appeared in the New York Times and has generated considerable interest.
At Autism Speaks, we are investigating environmental links to autism as well as gene-environment interactions through our various grants and initiatives. In our environmental portfolio, we are currently supporting grants that examine the effects of environmental agents in animals, in which we look for some of the hallmarks of autism. Researchers in this area are studying animals with different genetic mutations and environmental exposures to the response of the immune system, the effectiveness of the body's systems at clearing toxins and in changes in the expression of certain genes that occur as a result of the early environment. In addition we are also funding an expansion of epidemiology and brain development projects, including the Early Autism Risk Longitudinal Investigation (EARLI) and the Infant Brain Imaging Study (IBIS) to learn about gene-environment interactions that may affect the developing fetus. In the next weeks, we'll be posting several pieces about gene-environment interactions to educate our community on these important interactions and inform you of the latest autism research in this area.


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Feed a Fever, Starve the Autism
Some symptoms of autism appear to improve in children when they have a fever, suggests a study published in the journal Pediatrics today.
The connection between a high temperature and a reduction of autism symptoms has been observed by many parents, but until now no research had been conducted to systematically investigate that claim, say the scientists at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore.
People with autism-spectrum disorders have difficulty relating to other people, have problems with communication, exhibit repetitive behaviors and often have unusual interests.
In the study, the behavior of 30 kids with autism-spectrum disorders and fevers were compared with 30 autistic children who weren't running temperatures. Parents of kids in the feverish group were asked to record their children's behavior for 24 hours when fever was first noticed, 24 hours after it subsided and seven days after fever. The kids with normal temperatures were observed at comparable intervals.
The feverish kids showed significantly less irritability, hyperactivity, repeated or "stereotyped" movements and less inappropriate speech compared to controls, who were autistic children similar in age, sex and language skills. (These results were the same for parents regardless of whether they had or hadn't noticed a relationship between fever and autism in their children before the study began.)
When we first heard about the findings, we thought mothers of kids everywhere might explain the change with the common sense observation that the autistic kids were just so wiped out from being sick that their behavioral symptoms were muted. Yes, the feverish kids were more lethargic, say the authors, but feeling crummy wasn't enough to explain the other changes.
Though the study was small, the results suggest the underlying circuitry of the brain in autistic children may be disrupted but is still fundamentally intact, senior author Andrew Zimmerman, Director of Medical Research at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders at Kennedy Krieger told the Health Blog. "The wiring is there, but the connections have not been made," he says. "Networks that carry information among different areas of the brain can be reconnected in the presence of fever."
He and lead author Laura Curran speculate that cytokines, chemicals that are important to the immune system and are known to be abnormal in people with autism, may play a role in explaining the improvement in autistic symptoms. Zimmerman says his next step is to measure cytokines in the blood of children when they have fever to see if there is actually a rise, as well as to do lab experiments to determine how cells respond to different cytokines.
"It potentially opens ways for therapeutic intervention if we could figure out how to harness whatever the fever is doing in the cells," Zimmerman says.

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Examining Law Through the Lens of Literature: The Formation of Marriage in Eighteenth-Century England
Rebecca Probert
University of Warwick - School of Law
Law and Humanities, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 29–48, 2008
Warwick School of Law Research
This article examines what eighteenth-century novels and plays can tell us about the formation of marriage both before and after the Clandestine Marriages Act of 1753. It shows how the practices and, perhaps more crucially, the assumptions, of fictional characters were consistent with legal sources of the time, and that such primary sources fundamentally undermine many modern analyses of the making of marriage.
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Keywords: contracts of marriage, clandestine marriage, ministers, Gretna Green
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It brought to mind how much these two states direly need to vote in concert to elect a vibrant new president in 2016. What we don't need is a third run at the office by a tiresome twosome whose only agenda is the title and a move back into the White house. The country is welcoming in a new generation and our choice should be from its ranks. Elizabeth Warren is an up and coming financial dynamo who, according to Sen. Charles Schumer, had commented several years ago on the sorry state of the banks, long before the dragging feet of overseers had finally come to grips with it. We need someone who is ahead of the game, doesn't look first at the polls or who the donors are, but states her position pointedly and forcefully toward the main cause of our economic woes. It is presumed that the bigotry and envy plaguing the present occupant of the White House might give way to less obstinate opposition by the right wing, or that her diplomacy might skirt around them. She achieved her goal of senator despite such opposition and we have no reason to suppose support will be any less for so markedly qualified a presidential candidate.
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The state attorney general's office will now oversee the capital murder case against Michael Toney, whose convictions and death sentence in the 1985 Lake Worth bombing deaths of three people were overturned last year.
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State District Judge Everett Young appointed the attorney general's office to handling the re-prosecution of Toney.
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The final exam is due on May 23, 2011, and AIPMT is once again a completely objective paper. Last year, half the paper focused on Biology (25 questions from Botany and 35 from Zoology). And Physics and Chemistry made up the remaining 60 questions. Remember, Biology play a crucial role in the AIPMT exam, not only because it account for a bulk of the question also because in the case you have a tie. It is the candidate wins higher narks in Biology who gets the seat in this exam.
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This is one subject many medical aspirants detest because most questions involve numerical. But take heart: if you get the logic right in solving a given problem, scoring in this paper is quite easy. Mechanics, Modern Physics and Magnetism got the Lion's share of the question last year. Give mechanics enough attention. Don't ignore other sections and don't study any new topic. It's now time to understand them. Focus on what you already have prepared and shortcuts to generate solutions. Analysis of solutions provided by coaching institutes for their model paper would be a good way to learn shortcuts. Study and recall the thumb rules for problem solving. Time management is the essence here. A good performance in physics will boost your ranking.
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Ezetap Mobile Solutions, Bangalore-based mobile payments company, has raised $8 million in a Series B funding, led by Helion Advisors, a venture fund with over $600 million under management. Other investors included Silicon Valley-based Social+Capital Partnership and Berggruen Holdings. Ezetap, plans to use the funds to accelerate global growth across Asia and Africa, and expects to cross 100,000 devices in the next 12 months.
Ashish Gupta, Senior Managing Director of Helion Advisors will join Chamath Palihapitiya, former Facebook executive and founder of the Social+Capital Partnership, and Sanjay Swamy, Managing Partner of Angelprime, on the board of the company. Rahul Chandra, Managing Director of Helion Advisors, will also be part of the company's team of Advisors.
Abhijit Bose, CEO, Ezetap, said, "There is an enormous need to provide electronic payments across emerging markets. We have built a successful model based on world-class technology, scalable distribution through a combination of partnerships and our own direct sales force, and a cost structure that works in these countries. Our focus is to scale this model and become the leader for electronic payments across emerging markets."
The Ezetap solution turns any merchant's mobile device into an intelligent point of sale that is able to read any type of card and complete any type of financial transaction from a credit card sale to a real-time bill payment, to an ATM cash withdrawal or deposit. The Ezetap solution comprises of a card reader, a configurable mobile application, and a flexible platform that allows Ezetap to provide customized value-added services and integrate to a merchant's existing systems. The Ezetap Card Reader can connect to a mobile device via Bluetooth, USB, or audio.
Speaking on the investment, Ashish Gupta, said "Helion believes that Ezetap is best poised to lead mobile payments, given the massive change in paradigms of electronic payments, especially in emerging markets. The investment also ties in with Helion's game plan to invest in companies creating technologies to address global market opportunities." This is Helion's third investment in companies creating world-class enterprise technology products in less than 12 months.
Added Chandra, "What drew Helion to Ezetap is their approach in addressing the opportunity in mobile payments. Their solution goes beyond merely installing devices, to providing unique solutions to a diverse group of businesses that look at mobile devices as key to their growth. Their technology, device and architecture can best adapt to ever changing needs of the customer, and Helion is keen to be part of their global growth."
Ezetap was founded in 2011 by Abhijit Bose (CEO), Bhakta Keshavachar (CTO) and Sanjay Swamy, who serves as the company's chairman. Earlier, in November 2012, the company raised raised $3.5 million in a Series A round of funding from Social+Capital Partnership and individuals including Peter Thiel (co-founder of PayPal and one of the Facebook's early investors), David Sacks (founder of Yammer) and Nicolas Berggruen of Berggruen Holdings. Ezetap was incubated by early stage investment fund Angel Prime.


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Request for Comments on Pediatric Planned Procedure Algorithm
Notice Of Request For Comments On Pediatric Planned Procedure Algorithm From The Members Of The Public.
Section 401(a) of the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA), Public Law 111-3, amended the Social Security Act (the Act) to enact section 1139A (42 U.S.C. 1320b-9a). Section 1139A(b) charged the Department of Health and Human Services with improving pediatric health care quality measures. This effort includes development of several new pediatric quality measures, including a pediatric readmission measure. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is requesting comments from the public on an algorithm for identifying pediatric planned procedures as part of the readmission measure. The purpose of the algorithm is to identify, using International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) procedure codes, pediatric procedures that are usually planned so that admissions for these procedures can be excluded from calculations of readmission rates.
To identify planned procedures, expert pediatric clinicians in 14 different procedure-oriented specialties reviewed procedures typically performed by their specialty. The reviewers indicated which procedures (1) are usually planned (defined as planned in more than 80% of cases) and (2) could require hospitalization. Admissions for which the primary procedure coded was one of these procedures are excluded from the count of readmissions.
The list of ICD-9-CM codes and code descriptions for the planned procedures is available at: http://www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/pedprocedurecodes.html.
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Please submit comments October 21, 2013. AHRQ will not respond to individual comments, but will consider all comments.
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Electronic submissions are encouraged, preferably as an email with an electronic file in a standard word processing format as an email attachment. Submissions may also be in the form of a letter to:Maushami (Mia) DeSoto, MSc, Ph.D., MHA,Office of Extramural Research, Education and Priority Populations,Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality,540 Gaither Rd., Rockville, MD 20850,Phone: (301) 427-1546,Fax: (301) 427-1238,Email: email@example.com.
Submission Guidelines: When submitting comments, please include, to the extent available:
—Detailed responses and suggestions; and
—Rationale and evidence for any recommended changes to the algorithm, including citations of published evidence, if available.
For all submissions, please also include:
A brief cover letter summarizing the information requested above for submitted comments;
Complete information about the person submitting the comments, including:
(a) Name; and
(b) Email address.
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Maushami (Mia) DeSoto, MSc, Ph.D., MHA
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Section 401(a) of the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA), Public Law 111-3, amended the Social Security Act (the Act) to enact section 1139A (42 U.S.C. 1320b-9a). Since the law was passed, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS) have been working together to implement selected provisions of the legislation related to children's health care quality. Section 1139A(b) of the Act charged the Department of Health and Human Services with improving pediatric health care quality measures. To implement the law, AHRQ and CMS have established the CHIPRA Pediatric Quality Measures Program (PQMP), which is designed to enhance select pediatric quality measures and develop new measures as needed.
The information sought in this Notice is being collected pursuant to the needs of the Children's Hospital Boston Center of Excellence for Pediatric Quality Measurement (CEPQM). It is one of the seven CHIPRA Pediatric Quality Measures Program (PQMP) Centers of Excellence and has been assigned the task of developing a pediatric readmission measure.
Dated: September 12, 2013.
Richard Kronick,
AHRQ Director.
[FR Doc. 2013-22796 Filed 9-18-13; 8:45 am]


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What are club sports?
Club Sports are a recreational program designed to be an athletic alternative that bridges the gap between existing intramural and intercollegiate programs and have been established to promote and develop the interests and skills of their members. Club Sports in the UMBC Sport Club program are recognized student organizations of athletic or recreation means that are under the supervision and authority of the Athletic Department, which differ from the sports/recreational clubs recognized by the SGA.
What are the differences between a competitive club and an intramural club?
While each club sport engages in athletic activity, the goal of competitive clubs is to compete against other local, regional, and national universities. Instructional clubs meet and practice for the reason of experience and involvement in the sport. Occasionally, instructional clubs attend tournaments and seminars in order to establish rank within the sport.
Who can be a member of a club sport?
Any UMBC student, faculty, or staff member.
How do I become a member of a club sport?
Individual sport clubs establish their own membership requirements. Interested persons should contact the club's officers for specific membership information. Please see the club page and/or club website for additional information.
How much does it cost to become a member of a club sport?
As UMBC Student Government Association recognizes organizations, Club Sports are open to all eligible members. While some club memberships are free, others may require fees involved for training, equipment, and other expenses.
What kind of commitment is required to participate in club sports?
The level of commitment varies with each club sport. Some require only 1-6 hours a week and are only one semester while other clubs require 7-25 hours a week and practice the entire school year. How much time and effort you commit to the club depends on your schedule and how dedicated you are to the club. Not all clubs require travel and competition.
Where is the Sport Club office, and who may I visit there?
The Sport Club office is located in the Retriever Activities Center on the third floor, in RAC 321. You will find the recreation department staff, including:
- Gary Wohlstetter, Senior Associate Athletic Director, Recreation and Physical Education
- Kristen Alexander, Club Sport Coordinator
- John Jancuska, Physical Education and Club Sport Coordinator
How do I start a new club?
What are some of the places club sports have traveled to?
Although most clubs stay in the region of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Delaware, several clubs have traveled to other states in the midwest, northeast, and even down south, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Texas, and Missouri.
Who do I contact for information and questions about club sports?
Stop by the Recreation office, RAC 321. Call 410-455-2205/2638 or visit the Club Sports website: www.umbc.edu/sportsclubs
How do I find out where a club meets to practice or work out?
Practice times and location are usually found on the Sport Clubs' individual websites.
How competitive are the club sports?
The level of competitiveness varies with each club. Some have competitions every weekend and others do not compete against other schools at all. Some require only a few hours a week while others are equivalent to a part-time job. Each club's page or website provides information on practice times and competition schedules.
Do sport clubs conduct tryouts?
UMBC Club Sports are open to any individual member based on the constitution of the club. Membership will not be based upon tryouts or ability in the sport. Participation in competition, however, may be limited due to league requirements or size constraints.
Do I need experience in order to participate?
The main goal of every sport club is to heighten the awareness of the sport and generate interest. To most effectively reach these goals, UMBC Club Sports are open to individuals of all ability levels. The clubs encourage new members, with little or no experience, to join.
Are there academic requirements to join a club sport?
Although the Club Sport Program does not enforce a minimum GPA or credit requirement in order to participate in club sports, some clubs have academic standards that must be met. This is either because of club policies or to fulfill the Club>s league requirements.
What clubs sports does UMBC have?
Please see our list of clubs on the sidebar menu.
Are Club Sport athletes eligible for a Physical Education waiver?
No, only varsity athletes are waived from PE requirements. Other waiver categories are: military, age, and medical.
Do I have to have my own equipment to join a club?
Some clubs provide necessary equipment using club funding while others require members to purchase their own.
How do I get in touch with a coach or club officer for additional information?
You may email the club officers, coach(es) or the general club email account for specific club information. Contact information is found on each Clubs page as well as their website.
How do I find directions to campus or to competition venues?
Please see our Visitor's Guide page for directions to campus as well as club facilities.
How are clubs funded?
Clubs are funded through the following means:
- Club Sport allocation
- Donations to Club Sports
- Club Fundraising projects
- Club dues or membership fees
- Some out-of-pocket expenses


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Learned helplessness in flies and the roots of depression
When faced with impossible circumstances beyond their control, animals, including humans, often hunker down as they develop sleep or eating disorders, ulcers, and other physical manifestations of depression. Now, researchers reporting in the Cell Press journal Current Biology on April 18 show that the same kind of thing happens to flies. The study is a step toward understanding the biological basis for depression and presents a new way for testing antidepressant drugs, the researchers say. The discovery of such symptoms in an insect shows that the roots of depression are very deep indeed.
"Depressions are so devastating because they go back to such a basic property of behavior," says Martin Heisenberg of the Rudolf Virchow Center in Würzburg, Germany.
Heisenberg says that the idea for the study came out of a lengthy discussion with a colleague about how to ask whether flies can feel fear. Franco Bertolucci, a coauthor on the study, had found that flies can rapidly learn to suppress innate behaviors, a phenomenon that is part of learned helplessness.
The researchers now show that flies experiencing uncomfortable levels of heat will walk to escape it. But if the flies realize that the heat is beyond their control and can't be avoided, they will stop responding, walking more slowly and taking longer and more frequent rests, as if they were "depressed."
Intriguingly, female flies slow down more under those stressful circumstances than males do. It's not clear exactly what that means, but Heisenberg explains, "if we realize that the fly trapped in a strange, dark box, unable to get rid of the dangerous heat pulses, has to find a compromise between saving energy and not missing any chance of escape, we can understand that such a compromise may come out differently for males and females, as their resources and goals in life are different."
Heisenberg's team now intends to explore other questions, such as: How long does the flies' depression-like state last? How does it affect other behaviors, like courtship and aggression? What is happening in their brain? And more.
Heisenberg says that the findings are a reminder of a lesson that children's books are often best at showing: "Animals have lots in common with us humans. They breathe the same air, share many of the same resources, actively explore space, and have distinct social roles. Their brains serve the same purpose, too: they help them to do the right thing."
Source: Cell Press
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- Learned helplessness in flies and the roots of depressionfrom Science DailyThu, 18 Apr 2013, 18:14:17 EDT
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Take a sneak peek at the new NIST.gov and let us know what you think!
(Please note: some content may not be complete on the beta site.).
NIST Authors in Bold
|Ronaldo Minniti; J Shobe; Stephen M. Seltzer; Huaiyu H. Chen-Mayer; S R. Domen;
|Absorbed Dose to Water Calibration of Ionization Chambers in a 60Co Gamma-Ray Beam
|September 01, 2006
|Absorbed-dose-to-water calibrations are important to the medical community to facilitate the accurate determination of doses delivered to tumors during external-beam cancer therapy. The first version of this document offered an absorbed-dose-to-water calibration service based on a graphite calorimeter as the primary standard. However, the use of this calorimeter necessitated calculations to convert the measurement from graphite to water. In 1989, a water calorimeter was introduced at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which was to replace the graphite calorimeter as the primary standard. Though the calculations necessary for conversion factors were eliminated with this new technology, a calibration service based on the water calorimeter was not developed at this time. Despite the fact that the service was available, the medical physics community did not take advantage of it and used chambers calibrated in terms of exposure (in units of roentgen) to calibrate their radiotherapy 60Co and high-energy electron accelerator x-ray. A protocol, commonly known as TG21, developed by the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), involves many calculations to arrive at the quantity desired by the medical physicist in the practicing clinic, cGy/MU (centiGray/monitor unit). The AAPM has initiated a new protocol through Task Group 51 which involves absorbed-dose-to-water calibrations of ion chambers commonly used in the calibration of the clinical radiotherapy photon and electron beams.NIST has developed and is now prepared to offer the absorbed-dose-to-water calibration service for ionization chambers based on a water calorimeter standard developed by Steve Domen at NIST. This document outlines the steps that have been taken to develop this service including a brief description of the Domen water calorimeter. The procedures that are involved in the calibration of an ionization chamber for this quantity are presented along with results from recent comparisons of the NIST with the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM) in France and the National Radiation Council Canada (NRCC).
|Special Publication (NIST SP) - 250-74
|60Co,absorbed-dose-to-water,calibration,dosimetry,ionization chamber,water calorimeter
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Additional articles from Trusted Source™ Zhejiang Ministry of Commerce - Business
- National circulation and exchange of statistical training will be held in Hangzhou
- New Zealand Trade Minister Zhejiang business delegation and the rate of exchange trades
- Zhejiang, China Business Service Fair 2011 was basically the end of the breeze
- Zhejiang Provincial Department of Commerce "2011 Business Promotion Policy" course held in Shaoxing
- Xiaoshan Development Zone, discipline inspection work conference held
The work of key provinces and cities nationwide exhibition industry forum held in Yiwu
August 10, 2011, the Ministry of Commerce held in Yiwu exhibition industry key provinces and cities nationwide forum on the work. From Jiangsu, Shanghai, Guangdong, Sichuan, Hunan, Qingdao and other 21 provinces (cities, districts) business sector is mainly attended the meeting, and the development of exhibition industry in their respective districts for the reporting and communication.
At the meeting, delegates on the convention and exhibition policy, event management, industry standards, industry statistics and industry organizations on issues such as their views for China's exhibition industry, there are still the industry standard is not clear, statistical system, imperfect, offer advice and suggestions.
Finally, the Commerce Department trade in services and business services Lvji Jian, deputy director of the Division made concluding remarks.


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GL.Accum blending issuesPosted Wednesday, 14 September, 2011 - 23:58 by rikky in
Hey guys,
So I've tried every API call I can think of in getting this to work (Blend, BlendFunc, DepthTest, AlphaTest) and still no dice.
I'm making a 3D application with two 'layers'.
The first is a tilted orthographic layer (game world) and the second is a flat orthographic layer (UI).
Both are saved using GL.Accum(AccumOp.Accum, 1f) and retrieved using GL.Accum(AccumOp.Return, 1f).
For the second layer I wrote small methods for binding and drawing textures, as well as drawing basic rectangles (always handy) and they worked great.
The only issue is that when they're not over a plain black surface, they seem to additively blend into the layer behind them instead of opaque/alpha-blending.
When I try GL.Accum(AccumOp.Load, 1f) on the second layer it just paints black over the layer beneath it, so that doesn't help.
http://users.tpg.com.au/bjcohn/voxel/accum0.png - No blending
http://users.tpg.com.au/bjcohn/voxel/accum1.png - Partial
http://users.tpg.com.au/bjcohn/voxel/accum2.png - Full
Can anyone help me out?
I know it must only be a matter of putting the right line in the right place.
Resolved, I'm an idiot.


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11 Tips on Curbing Your Personal Spending on Doctor Visits and Medical Tests
Cutting Health Care Costs: Doctor Visits
3. Do negotiate with your doctor, or the financial counselor at your doctor's office, about medical test costs. continued...
But don't skip the test without having that talk. "Discuss it with your doctor; don't make the decision yourself not to get it," Ballantyne says.
If the test is a must and you're going to have to pay for it out of pocket, Ballantyne suggests that you negotiate the test price and offer to pay the Medicare rate.
"The person without insurance or a person paying cash pays a price that no one else pays for it. The government doesn't pay it, the insurance companies don't pay it," Ballantyne says.
It's up to your doctor's office to decide whether they want to negotiate. "All they can do is say no, right? You lose nothing by asking," Ballantyne says.
4. Do maintain a medical "home."
That's your go-to place for your medical care and medical records.
A medical home isn't just convenient, says Adam Goldstein, MD, MPH, who is professor of family medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. He says that by working with providers who know you, you may be able to avoid unnecessary medical tests, which means more savings.
Getting people into a medical home "even in the face of these economic times saves so much money and resources, and it's good medicine," Goldstein says.
5. Do find out about local and state health resources.
Look into community health centers (which typically charge fees on a sliding scale), free clinics, and local or state programs for children.
Goldstein says at one of the large community centers in his area, the minimum payment is $20, which he says is far less than the $110 at an urgent care center or $120 at most doctor's offices.
If you have children and meet certain income standards, check with your state or local health department about insurance, pediatrician Andrew Racine, MD, PhD, tells WebMD.
"The first thing that I would advise people to do is to investigate what they may be eligible for, in terms of coverage, that they may not know about. ...There are many, many families eligible to be on that program who are not enrolled," says Racine, who directs the general pediatrics division at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Children's Hospital at Montefiore in the Bronx, N.Y


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From the Inside Flap
There's no question that the Internet has changed the way we do businessespecially when it comes to marketing. Consumer environments are short on trust and populated by consumers who are cynical, savvy, and informed. Though it's easier than ever to reach your customers, it's less likely that they'll listen. Today, the most valuable online currency isn't the dollar, but trust itself.
At the same time, social networks and personal connections have far more influence on consumers than your marketing messages ever willunless your business knows how to harness them. In Trust Agents, two social media veterans show you how to tap into the power of these networks to build your brand's influence, reputation, and profits.
Trust agents aren't necessarily marketers or salespeople; they're the digitally savvy people who use the Web to humanize businesses using transparency, honesty, and genuine relationships. As a result, they wield enough online influence to build up or bring down a business's reputation. This book will show you how to build profitable relationships with trust agents, or become one yourself.
In an online world defined by its transparency, becoming a trust agent is no easy task, but once you've established your reputation, you can build influence, share it, and reap the benefits of it for your business. When you've learned a trust agent's secrets, your words can carry more power and more weight than any PR firm or big corporate marketing department.
Learn to use the power of the Web and social networks for your business now. Trust Agents gives you all the tools and strategies you need to do it the right wayhonestly, effectively, and profitably.
From the Back Cover
—Seth Godin, author of Tribes
"Business success today is as much about therelationships you cultivate with consumers as it is about yourproducts or services; for us at GM, the power is in combining the relationship with customers with truly exciting, brilliantly designed, and superblyexecuted vehicles. Chris and Julien have written an excellent primer on how to navigate this new environment, and how to earn the trust of thecommunities upon whom we increasingly depend."
—Fritz Henderson, CEO, General Motors
"This book gives marketers permission to be human. In fact,it goes as far as suggesting it might be a benefit. Get it, read it, share it!"
—John Jantsch, author of Duct Tape Marketing
"The foundation of all great marketing—online or offline—is trust.This book explains how to gain people's trust and turn it into apowerful force. Brogan and Smith are hardworking guys whoknow how to use the Web's tools to build business."
—Guy Kawasaki, cofounder, Alltop.com and author of Reality Check


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Dear Fellow Softball Coaches....
The Downers Grove Rebels are hosting several tournaments 5GG and Round Robins in 2013. We have several newly renovated fields with stadium seating and premier concessions. As you build your schedules for the year please consider registering for ours.
if you have any questions please feel free to contact me firstname.lastname@example.com
or visit our website http://www.dgdolls.com/Rebels_Tournaments.html
Fred Gusel
Downers Grove Rebels
12U Coach & Director of Travel
Downers Grove Travel Rebels Hosted Tournaments
2013 Schedule
April 14, 2013 (Sunday) 12U SPRING ROUND ROBIN $195 (12 of 12 spots have been filled) FULL!
April 21, 2013 (Sunday) 14U SPRING ROUND ROBIN $195 5 of 12 spots taken - Hurry!
April 28, 2013 (Sunday) 10U SPRING ROUND ROBIN $195 5 of 12 spots taken - Hurry!
June 7-9, 2013 Downers Grove Rebels "Battle of the Bats" ASA National Qualifier A & B (5 GG) $495 ( All are filling Quick!)
10U - 5 spots left / 12U - FULL / 14U - FULL / 16U - FULL / 18U - 3 spots left
July 5-7 2013 Downers Grove Rebels All-Star/C Classic Tournament (5 GG) $450
10U - 4 spots left / 12U - 4 spots left / 14U 3 spots left / 16U - 4 spots left / 18U - 8 spots left
We are looking to fill our ASA Qualifier tourney June 7 - 9 and need a few 10 & 18U teams
We are looking to fill our ASA Qualifier tourney June 7 - 9 and need a few 10 & 18U teams
we need one 18U team and four 10U teams for our ASA qualifier in June
We stillhave opeings at our 10U and 14U Round Robins
still looking for teams!
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Welcome to my portfolio site, as you can see it is not finished yet but take a look around to get the taste of what's to come, I will update this page while the site is in development so don't forget to sign up to get notifications of any updates and launch!
* You can view source to see a demo of HTML 5, CSS3, Javascript/jQuery and LESS.
While this welcome page is based on fluid layout the actual site will be fully responsive and mobile ready, built with Twitter bootstrap and Wordpress. Below is a sneak preview of the page template and identity design. I am currently working on category page template. As you can see from the progress bar I am about 0% done.
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Don't make excuses.
Do it and brag about it!


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So you're visiting Los Angeles and you have the inkling to go out. Where to? What club? You've heard all about the Los Angeles club scene and know it's going to be a bit of a production and you want a production. You want a fun time. You want a time you'll write to your friends about and say, "Whoah. That was one for the record books. Granted I remember it all correctly…."
Well, look no further. Welcome to this thing called The Underground Rebel Bingo Club. Sound funky? Let's just say this isn't your grandmother's bingo. The Underground Rebel Bingo Club (from here-on-out to be known as URBC) is a wandering, secret, underground party which travels the European and American circuit playing loud crazy music, lets you score goofy and outrageous prizes, and booze to your heart's content. Being "underground" means you've got to go on Facebook and click "Attend" to get all the particulars of the event, but suffice it to say, it's somewhere in Arcadia, there'll probably be a cover charge, and you'll not need to go anywhere else for the night.
It's got all the street-cred you need to be assured of a bacchanalian blowout. So put on your pink afro, get the password, and get wild.
- Hudson
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On July 9, 2005 , Palestinian civil society put out the call for an international campaign of boycott, divestment and sanctions to compel the Israeli state to follow international law. Specifically, the signatories called on Israel to:
End its occupation and colonization of all Arab lands occupied in June 1967 and dismantle the Wall; Recognize the fundamental rights of the Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel to full equality; and Respect, protect and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees to return to their homes and properties as stipulated in UN Resolution 194.
The BDS campaign has been taken up by human rights
. . . → Read More: Paul S. Graham: Video: Can boycott, divestment and sanctions stop Israeli apartheid?


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Cherry Jones' split up with Sarah Paulson sounds like a friendly one. She called the split a happy break up; read more about Cherry Jones here.
The actress who plays the president on '24' is now single after parting ways with her girlfriend of at least four years. People began to guess that something was up when she didn't even mention Paulson on stage while accepting an Emmy this year.
She explained:
'Äú'ĶI know enough to know that if I had said her name, the rest of the night that's all anybody from the press would have asked me about. I just wanted to keep it focused on my family.'Äù
So is she in a hurry to find love again? Not really. In fact, she says it's been nearly 30 years since she's been single, and she's loving it:
'ÄúI am happy as a bluebird. I wake up every morning just tweeting'ĶI love being on my own for the first time in my adult life. I highly recommend it. I may never be in another relationship as long as I live."
Isn't it a relief to see celebs acting adults for once? I mean, there have been some really nasty break-ups and divorces that have gotten out of hand. I'm not naming any names (Jon & Kate), but at least these two are keeping it classy.
I've included some photos and video related to Cherry Jones' split up with Sarah Paulson below.
Photos: www.wenn.com/Joseph Marzullo


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Review of Cinder by Marrissa Meyer
Description: An Awesome Cyborg retelling of Cinderella.
The Good:
The world Marrissa Meyer created is awesome!!! I felt like I had fallen into the futuristic of Japan.
I loved how it followed the story of Cinderella but had its own twists and the story could stand on it's own without knowing the actual story of Cinderella. I personally wasn't a fan of Cinderella growing up (Shocking! I know!) But I LOVED this version.
The Characters were well developed and the story development was easy to follow and I found myself actually reading faster than the audio – I was following along on my kindle while the audio narrated. I like to be read to occasionally. I finished the book in a break-neck speed in 48 hours – which I might add is probably a record for me. I tend to be a slow reader.
The world building was fantastic and interesting and very involved with the story development itself.
And to think I had this book sitting on my kindle since May 23, 2013! I'm so ashamed that it had sat almost a year before I read it and fell in love. I need to download the rest of the series to find out what happens to Cinder!!
I would strongly suggest you read this! Put it on the top of your TBR List.
The Bad:
Nothing that stands out to the point it bothered me. I might have over looked a lot because let's face it love is very blinding. Ha ha!!!
PS – Marrissa Meyer should NOT be linked to Stephenie Meyer (Twilight) like I originally thought. Writing and Story development are totally different. I thought they were related – and maybe they are?! But I liked Marrissa Meyer's story SO much!!!!! Please don't dismiss this book because they share the same last name! Give her a chance!
Five Out of Five Stars
If you like cyborg futuristic stories – read this.
If you like retellings of fairy-tales – read this.
If you want to feel like you just traveled to the future of Japan – read this.


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With just three full days left to campaign for the top elective seat in the City of Fremont, the five mayoral candidates are making a final push to get residents out to the polls Tuesday.
Fremont Vice Mayor Anu Natarajan has managed to garner the most political contributions for her campaign, collecting $137,678, according to her Fair Political Practices Commission statements filed Friday. However, Natarajan also spent the most, totaling $122,955 in expenditures.
Natarajan said her campaign committee set a goal of $135,000 in fund-raising, and was proud to almost reach that milestone. The majority of her contributors have been friends, relatives and various Fremont residents.
But she's also secured $540 from the Fremont Automotive Retailing Group; $200 from the Law Offices of Mark Cohen; and $250 from Carl Guardino, chief executive officer of the Silicon Valley Leadership group.
"It's been an amazing last month," Natarajan said of a campaign she considered long, tough, but fun as well. "We've had lots of volunteers come out and do some grass-roots campaigning, and now we're doing our final push."
Her last week of campaigning included a telephone town hall with residents scheduled last night. A telephone town hall begins when residents receive a call informing them they can join in on a telephone conversation with thousands of other voters the following night.
Natarajan said she's already held such a forum, with about 2,200 voters participating.
Other final campaigning efforts include walking neighborhoods and telephone banking.
"Being on the council, you have to connect to people in unique ways," she said. "And when you're on the campaign you have to find other ways to connect to the community. I think we've done a great job connecting to people and urging them to get out and vote."
In his bid for mayor, Councilman Bill Harrison has raised $99,795 thus far in the campaign. He's spent $78,555.
Harrison received several contributions in the maximum amount of $540 from groups such as the California Real Estate Political Action Committee, Glenmoor Sales Agency, Northern California Carpenters Regional Council and Committee to Re-elect Scott Haggerty.
Local business owners Mark and Gabriele Bernardin, who run several McDonald's restaurants in Fremont, also contributed $540 each for a total of $1,080 from the couple.
Harrison said he's happy with the way the campaign has gone.
"This final week we're going to keep pushing," he said. "We're going to keep walking, talking and phoning to make sure we're more successful on Tuesday."
Former councilman Steve Cho, who ran for mayor in 2008, has raised $84,229 in funds and spent $71,117.
Cho's contributors have included the Best Friends Chinese School, which donated $540 and Aegis Living, which gave $525. ATP Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine contributed $400 to Cho's campaign, and Northwestern Polytechnic University donated $450.
Cho was unavailable for comment on his campaign or his state-mandated financial filings.
Newcomer Aziz Akbari raised $12,662 for his campaign and has spent nearly all of it, as he listed $12,521 in expenditures.
The 18-year-old said he is not discouraged he was not able to raise as much as his more politically-seasoned opponents. Akbari said he was proud his campaign spent the least among the other candidates.
All of Akbari's contributors are Fremont residents, and he noted he did not accept contributions from political action committees, corporations or special interest groups.
"All of our money has come from the people of Fremont," he said. "The people have been very supportive of my campaign, and I think we have a real definite shot at winning."
Akbari has been placing advertisements on local television stations and canvassing neighborhoods, the latter of which he plans to do up until Monday night.
He added he was happy he has not had to do a lot of fundraising to garner support, as more residents are learning of his campaign and asking how they can help to get him elected.
"Two and a half months ago, most people didn't know who I was and didn't think I had a shot (at this election)," he said. "Now people are taking notice. They know who I am and what I stand for, and we're very happy with the way things have gone so far."
Perennial candidate Linda Susoev did not file any campaign disclosure statements by an Oct. 26 deadline.
Council candidates
Six Fremont City Council candidates are vying for two open seats Tuesday.
Incumbent Sue Chan has raised $73,064 in contributions while spending $45,375. Chan's biggest contributors include Orthopaedic Sports Specialists, which gave her campaign $300, and several local dentists who donated $275. Paul Heng, the Unigen Corp. founder, contributed $540, as well.
Vinnie Bacon has received $64,919 in contributions for his campaign, spending $45,111. Like Akbari, many of Bacon's donors have been Fremont residents. Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski, D-Fremont, contributed $540 to the challenger's campaign.
John J. Dutra raised $96,194 in his first foray into the political arena and has spent $60,903. Dutra also saw Glenmoor Sales Agency contribute to his campaign, which gave $250. Local business owners like Dirk Lorenz and Cynthia Mozzetti also contributed. Shiva Jahangir-Afshar, chief financial officer with Unitek Information Systems, contributed $250.
Rick Jones, a former Fremont police officer, raised the least of all candidates running, receiving $11,480. His campaign spent $6,767. Jones, like Akbari and Bacon, has largely received campaign donations from residents.
Dr. Rakesh Sharma, a
former Fremont Planning Commissioner, raised $24,915 and spent $13,236. Most of Sharma's contributors are local physicians, including Dr. Ropesh Japra, convener of the Fremont Festival of India, who gave the candidate $100.
Mark Wadley, another political newcomer, reported he did not raise contributions or had any campaign-related expenditures.
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"This may well be the greatest Shakespeare film... arguably an even more important film in Welles's career than Citizen Kane." -Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Welles' long troubled production was shot over three years. Though the film won the 1952 Best Picture Award at Cannes, it wasn't released (in an altered version) in the U.S. until 1955 to little fanfare. There have been several different versions of the film, which was first restored in 1992 by Welles' daughter Beatrice. Though that version (which reportedly cost over $1 million to improve picture quality, re-synch audio and completely re-record the music in stereo) has been critically lambasted as changing the director's original vision. Now Carlotta Films US has restored the film again and will be screened exclusively at the Sie FilmCenter. Despite its problematic past, the film still stands as a testament to Welles' creativity -- and the black and white photography is stunning.
The moor Othello, a well-esteemed Venetian general, and the beautiful Desdemona, senator Brabantio's daughter, hold secret nuptials in Venice. At the far end of the church, two men stand in the background: there is Iago, Othello's officer who hides an immeasurable hatred for him, and Roderigo, madly in love with Desdemona. After their union, Othello leaves to fight the Turkish fleet, then meets up with his wife in Cyprus, where he is appointed governor. The deceitful Iago is determined to tear apart the newlyweds' bliss by manipulating their entourage.
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Definition of jorum in English:
A large bowl or jug used for serving drinks such as tea or punch.
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- Most of these already hefty meals were 'washed down' with jorums of ultra-sweet beverages, notably indigenous preparations of robust viscosity like snowball, or punches made from peanut butter, barbadine, soursop and seamoss.
- It seems 'a jorum is a chamberpot, in this case used as a mug in drinking healths and toasts.'
- Sitting in what was once a Corsetry Fitting Room, after several jorums, I began to see History with an infinitely greater clarity.
Early 18th century: perhaps from Joram (2 Sam. 8:10), who 'brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold' to King David.
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On Nashville, actress Hayden Panettiere is a rising country star, and in real life, Hayden has scored herself another high-profile TV appearance in the country music world.
She'll co-host the annual CMT Artists of the Year special with Rascal Flatts. The special debuts Dec. 8, but this year CMT is keeping the names of the artists being honored a secret.
You might recall that Hayden and Nashville co-star Connie Britton do all of their own singing. And it looks like Hayden, who plays young spitfire Juliette Barnes on the show, may want her own country career. The actress recently sent the song "Telescope [1]"—which she performed in an episode of Nashville— to country radio.
Hayden told US Weekly magazine that she hopes to have a full country album behind that.
"I recorded an album when I was younger, and I always said that if I was going to go back to music, I would do country," Hayden said. "I'm keeping my fingers crossed."
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Algebra Introduction
Basic Elements
You wanted to learn the basic elements of the basics? Very well. Shmoop is a river to our people.
Algebra has a lot to do with the fundamental arithmetic operations, otherwise known as +, -, ×, and ÷. By now, you may have already "put two and two together," as you should have been able to "take away" from this paragraph that algebra focuses on only the very essentials of the mathematical universe. You don't need a knowledge of quantum mechanics, you're not going to be asked to write any complex equations that take up half a chalkboard, and you'll be presented with very few unfamiliar numbers or symbols, although we can't promise that you won't see any.
In algebra, we introduce the idea of a variable, which is just a secret letter that stands for something else that hasn't been identified. For example, if you're introducing your friend to someone you've only met once and whose name you can't remember, you may find yourself saying, "Brian, this is...x." You may get some funny looks, but at least it's better than trailing off completely. It does show some modicum of effort.
In most cases, we attempt to fill in all of those x's and y's with real values, and we'll provide you with the tools to do just that in any given situation. Sometimes, when more than one variable is present, the best you can do is to simplify an equation: you might still be left with a variable or two, but at least it won't be such a mess.
We'll take a closer look at the number line and help you look at numbers in a whole new way. It'll almost be as if you're seeing them for the first time. Although to be fair, it probably also has a little bit to do with your new contact prescription.
We'll delineate between natural, whole, real, rational, and irrational numbers, so you can pick any one of them out of a lineup. (If you haven't seen π's mug shot, you need to; it's hilarious.) You'll also become best buds with decimals, fractions, and percents, in addition to learning how to convert one to another and perform arithmetic operations on any of them. You can perform other types of operations on them as well...but only if they've signed a consent form.
See? Nothing too scary here. No derivatives or logarithms or inflection points. Just the nuts and bolts of numbers—and we're about to hand you the wrench.


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If you've been to the Bass Pro Shops in Bossier City, LA you have seen the alligators. We are the only Bass Pro to have them so of course that makes us unique. If you go to our Facebook page we have a photo album of the Gators at feeding time and just relaxing in the sun.
The alligators, four of them, are delivered every Spring from the Alligator Park in Natchitoches, LA. We have them for seven months here at our store with feedings every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays at 1:00 pm. The alligators are returned to the Alligator Park in November. If you have been to see them here and want to see more you can visit the Alligator Park.
The Alligator Park has a variety of activities the kids will love:
- Alligator Landing: This is a great spot to see our young alligators up close. You can feed them, and you can even hold one and have your picture made.
- Alligator Island: Youngsters love alligator Island, surrounded (safely, of course) by huge alligators. Feeding platforms allow you to see these magnificent creatures up close while the whole family enjoys the lively show.
- The Marsh: This four-pond habitat features the spectacular "Big Al" and his partner "Tiny". Our largest alligators live here in a natural environment.
- Castaway Island: Plane crash, two stranded pilots, hundreds of hungry alligators being fed from a Cajun houseboat while you watch from fully covered stadium seating. Our Newest Show! See it to believe it!
- The Jungle: A virtual rainforest full of slithery snakes, including Sam, our 14-foot Burmese python and his many friends. Also, the Reptile Habitat: plated lizards, monitors, caimen and iquana. Don't miss our newest, rare attraction, "Edgar the Albino Alligator." All viewed in air-conditioned comfort and safety.
- Bird Sanctuary: Kids love our walk-in aviary: a covered lagoon with 25' waterfall, where you watch and feed the ducks and geese.
- Feeding Zoo: Youngsters will love feeding all the animals here, including: pygmy goats, emu, raccoons, and more!
- Gift Shop: Find the unique and unusual, from genuine alligator products to, souvenir shirts and gator novelties. Hundreds of items to delight family and friends back home or serve as memento of your adventure at the park.
- Gator Bite Snake Shop: Enjoy real Cajun fare in our 100-seat Gator Bite Snack Shop which extends over an actual alligator marsh. Topping the menu are all kinds of our famous gator dishes. Traditional fare also served.
We appreciate the Alligator Park and their continued partnership with Bass Pro Shops. The alligators we get every year are a huge hit with all of our customers. Thank you Terry for bringing them every year and allowing us to be a small part of the alligators unique, mysterious and exciting world.
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Pancake toki with Boris Kitty's family at "Bingo for da kittehs."
Sapphire the Pug and Pancake Toki got up close and personal during their visit in Utah…
Pancake Toki with Boris kitty's family At "Pints for Pups."
Levi and Olie brought Pepper into the office this morning to meet Toki. They got on like a house on fire. Toki likes to sit in the window and watch the planes take off. She dreams about where she's going to next and suggested I fly her to meet mum in Fiji
Hello Mommy – I miss you! I have been having a lovely time with Jimmy and Dennis and today was so special. They drove me through to Cape Town and we went to see the famous Table Mountain.
Pancake Toki hangs out with the Wampug.
Spring has sprung in Rhode Island!
Pancake Toki meets Ruger and becomes instant friends.
Toki fixin' to get her first haircut at Kutters Salon in Tifton, Georgia.
Taking Toki for a ride on the Mule…or maybe she's taking us!
Hi everyone! My name is Beth. Myself and my husband and 2 furkids Jake and Elwood had such a wonderful time with pancake Toki! It was such an honor to participate in this adventure with Toki! We will have fun memories for a lifetime!
A Happy St. Paddy's Day with the Goldens – TriPod, Jordan and Muncie
We hope you all have a safe and fun St. Patty's Day celebration tonight!
Love, Chubbs and Toki
Spending a lazy Saturday in Chubbs' big pink bed.
Pancake Toki, hosted by the Agnew Family arrives in Warwick, RI.
Pancake Toki meeting her new friend, Chubbs the Wampug
New Zealand school students were thrilled that Toki was able to squeeze in a visit during her busy schedule.
Toki's first stop is to the Pet Shop! Dog gone wild!
Toki received a sunny welcome to Southern California from her host family, Susan Marie and Jordan.
Toki's adventures on the start of her WORLD TOUR, visiting with Teddy in Northern California. Pancake Toki and Teddy took a drive to visit San Francisco today!
Love birds Teddy & Pancake Pet Toki having, a wonderful day with Pet Hotel guest sharing the LOVE for Valentine's Day!
Enjoying a gorgeous day here at Wunderbar's Pet Hotel Inc. Toki is helping Teddy with Guests today.
Pancake Toki has arrived at Teddy's house. We are so excited to be her host family for two weeks on her world tour.
A fresh batch of Pancake Toki's were born on January 13th, 2014. Toki is preparing them for their world tour and giving a little pep talk on safety!
Yeti photo bombs Pancake Riley and Pancake Oscar (lookin stylish in his feathered hat!)
Dakota is a brand ambassador for Nutrish….we put him on the display at BlogPaws in 2013!
These 2 guys have the best dinner table manners!
Two goldens just a hanging out!
Toki and her pals Pancake Pet Bill and Hillary from Colorado!
Pancake Boris greeting new Toki Poki member, Polly the kitten, at the San Antonio Pet Expo.
Toki invites her Pancake Pet pals to sniff out her brand new potty patch before she christens it!
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BC Patil's Salute to release this month
Actor BC Patil has also worked as Police Office and politician earlier. Now he is bringing out a real incident that has happened in his life, on-screen. Besides playing the hero in the movie Salute, he has also penned story, screenplay and dialogues for it.
Sai Karthik has composed music for the lyrics written by different lyricist. The movie Salute has Niranjan Babu"s camera work, Ravivarma"s stunts, KV Manjunath Reddy and Shankar"s co-direction. BC Patil, Ashwini, BV Radha, Shobharaj, Prakash Sathyajeet, Harish Roy, Ashok Kheny, Lakshman and many others are in the casts.


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Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Archer & Armstrong #15 - the next time-walking, history-smashing chapter of "Sect Civil War" by New York Times best-selling writer Fred Van Lente and Harvey Award-nominated artist Khari Evans!
WARNING: This is no longer a (FINGER QUOTES) âfunâ comic. Now that the Sect Civil War has begun, it is now a (FINGER QUOTES) âgrimâ and (FINGER QUOTES) âgrittyâ work of (REAL QUOTES) âsequential literatureâ with blood and headshots and naughty words (like âH-E-DOUBLE-HOCKEY-STICKSâ) and if you squint real hard at the backgrounds, maybe boobies.
In this particular issue, the man now calling himself Dark Archer (NOTE TONAL SHIFT) must find his former partner Armstrong so they can reunite to stop the aforementioned Sect Civil War. Only, that is, if Armstrong and his brother, Ivar the Timewalker, can finish their 3,000 year binge in the time stream and sober up in time to change the Valiant Universe forever!


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Sources: U.S. Senate, New Scientist
quote: At some point in time brave American citizens, who love the idea of freedom more than the idea safety or convience will realize that their parents or grandparents sold their souls for that convenience and safety. But it won't be a deal that generation will be willing to sign onto. And the correction will cost more in blood and treasure than any American can imagine. If we would hold our government accountable to the people that elected it that future could be avoided but I imagine that would just be inconvenient for our little lives.


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College may lose much of PSEO aid
February 26, 2013
Ohio Gov....
The PSEO program is one that should be enhanced, not repressed. Students can walk out with a college degree for the price of a high school education. It's a win-win situation for the kids that are emotionally ready.
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Honestly, Stiff. No more education cuts. We do not need more people with the same level of intellect as you.
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"The Pell grant program is going really well. Last year, they put in the lifetime Pell limit which affected about 100 students," she said. The changes capped Pell Grant availability at six years per student, making fewer students eligible for the grants. CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN TO ME WHY A PERSON WOULD TAKE 6 OR MORE YEARS TO COMPLETE 2-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMS? MOST OF THE PEOPLE RECEIVING THESE GRANTS DO NOT WORK. THIS IS WHY WE HAVE THE FUNDING PROBLEMS IN COLLEGES. PEOPLE CONTINUE GOING TO COLLEGE RATHER THAN FINDING A JOB BECAUSE IT 'PAYS' THEM TO STAY IN COLLEGE (FREE TUITION, GAS CARDS, CHILDCARE, MONEY, ETC.) I AM SICK OF PAYING MY SHARE AND OTHERS ALSO!
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All college grants of any kind need to be cut back to the tuition and that's it. Need room ,food , and books get a part time job.
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Exactly, TiredTaxpayer. I saw with my own eyes "students" going to WSCC trying to get their GED that they should have received by ATTENDING high school. So now they are basically getting a free ride while those of us responsible enough to work FULL TIME (and take college classes)help to pay their way. They just don't get it, and never will. Then they will have 3, 4 or more babies and teach them the same thing.
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PELL grant abuse is rampant. My family is not eligible for any PELL grant money because WE WORK! My children will finish college with student loan debt. Hard to swallow as they sit in class next to a person that has to pay NOTHING while that PELL grant recipient verbalizes how much they are looking forward to disbursement day at the school. This is when they get their free money above and beyond tuition that is for 'living expenses'. A very happy day for them indeed. The PSEO program is positive in many ways for high school students and from our experience utilized fairly to all students motivated enough to put forth the needed effort. PELL grant money...no. I agree 100% with TiredTaxPayer, Josh Brown and yellowrose. I have had direct experience with this situation and it is just sickening.
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These programs don't need cut, but they do need revamped.
For example - make the recipients purchase used books if they are available instead of allowing or forcing them to purchase new books.
That's just one item that could save thousands.
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Workforce Investment Act.Take a look at where those funds CAN be awarded to.You will be real happy to find out that there is payback being handed out and votes purchased with taxpayer funds.
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Liberal's how they love other peoples money as long as it's not their own..............
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The PELL grant program is great for the committed student who will graduate and contribute to society. As a WSCC employee I have seen too many students who are there for the money only. As an example I talked to one student who complained that her refund check after tuition was slow and as a result her lay-a-way at KMart for furniture was going to be returned to stock. Seriously!!! Some of these students are using PELL funds for living expenses and everyone at the college knows it. Unfortunately we are not allowed because of FERPA law to report it. Rediculous!!!
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The WIA funds are a give back to the unions for the election.Check out for yourselves where that $$ is going to go.Union training programs(which are far BETTER than a college can offer)but still slid under the rug that your children are standing on(or were)
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The abuse of federal monies for education is unbelievable. I too am an employee at WSCC and we have many dedicated students on PELL grant money. However, there are many students who are definitely taking advantage of the money and have NO intention of finding a job. They are living day to day on the feds (your tax dollars!) money. There needs to be better tracking or something of how the monies are spent. Like one commenter said, how can the feds allow 6 years for a student to get a college degree. Unbelievable!
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As a former student that used the Montgomery G.I. Bill I had to work part time to make ends meet. I met woman there that would change her major every year and a half to keep her pell grants. She was there six years.
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Part of the story is about Pell grants. The other is about PSEO. Dedicated and high achieving high school students should be able to take advantage of PSEO. For those who seem to be unaware, PSEO allows a person to graduate with a high school diploma and an associate's degree at the same time. My nephew is 19 and has an associates degree in the computer programming field. He works full-time right now and goes to school to finish a bachelors degree by the time he's 20. Oh, and Pell grant free.
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