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Grade 9
The powerful subjectivity and emerging critical intelligence of the young adolescent encounter an underlying theme of polarities woven through the Waldorf curriculum for Ninth Grade. The academic lessons of English, Mathematics, Science, and History as well as the content of the arts blocks echo the same developmentally appropriate gesture of the dramatic tension between opposites.
The Ninth Grade begins with a rigorous course in Geometry that objectifies the poles of "right" and "wrong" both in the precision of the drawing required and the exactitude of mathematical thinking. Geometrical logic defies opinion with its clarity and axiomatic progression. The ideal clarity of geometrical forms allows no slip of the pen. Poles of point and plane, center and periphery, and the mathematical harmonies of form in nature and art lead to experiences of the beauty and power of clear thinking.
A strong example of how academic discipline may be enhanced by the subliminal developmental theme of polarities is the Tragedy and Comedy Main Lesson block. The extremes of fundamental emotions of laughing and crying that resonate with such personal intensity in adolescence are "objectified" by the universal human experiences expressed artistically in Tragedy and Comedy. A second literature block is based on Herman Melville's Moby Dick. Reading comprehension, literary analysis, and sheer delight in language accompany vocabulary building on the basis of this masterpiece. The dramatic tension of dualities – light and darkness, Man and Nature, pagan and Christian, good and evil, death and resurrection – resonate with the inner search of adolescence for identity and meaning. A composition on Melville's biography, character descriptions, an essay on interdependence, and poems based on the reading give students valuable writing experience. Ninth graders clearly know that they have moved into High School when they engage this profound work of American literature.
The underlying thread of opposites is also woven through the History curriculum for the Ninth Grade. In the Modern History block, students study the transition from an agricultural society to an industrial one. The dynamic dialectics of fascism-democracy, order-freedom, nationalism-brotherhood, materialism-idealism, and communism-capitalism engage and exercise the students' historical imagination as they struggle for their own inner balance. Having developed a sense of historic perspective, they examine the causes, events and consequences of the world wars in the 20th century.
The Ninth Grade Fine and Practical Arts curriculum mirrors this focus on polarities and investigates the coming together of opposing forces. These themes are reinforced through Black and White drawing, Blacksmithing and Spinning and Weaving. In the spring, The Ninth Grade class spends a practicum week working and living on Hawthorne Valley Farm where they connect to the land and environment in a variety of ways. Activities include general farm work, spring planting, care for animals, bakery and dairy work and various building projects.
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- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Fine & Practical Arts
- Foreign Language
- Physical Education
Tragedy & Comedy
The block begins with a look at the two fundamental human emotions of laughing and crying and how they relate to tragedy and comedy. After studying the origins of Drama, the class reads Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. Next, the class shifts our focus toward drama in ancient Rome, then studying the four temperaments and how they influenced drama, especially comedy. William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet end the block.
Moby Dick
In this course, students study Herman Melville's classic American novel, Moby Dick. Vocabulary expansion is a major focus, as students collect lists of unfamiliar words to learn. Compositions include Melville's biography (based on presentation), descriptions of characters in the novel, an essay on Interdependence, and a creative writing piece based on themes in the reading. These assignments range from imagining a Masthead experience, to writing a "missing page" that, in order to sound as authentic as possible, employs Melvillian vocabulary, phrasing, and use of analogy.
English 1
For the first part of the session, the class reads and analyzes short stories. They also write their own very short stories on themes that arose from the reading.
English 2
Students begin the year with intensive review of the summer reading. Summer Reading includes To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee A Separate Peace, and The Chosen. The first structured essay is a 5-paragraph essay on a theme from To Kill a Mockingbird. For the second reading by John Knowles, along with daily discussions, there are a number of creative writing assignments. The objective is to gain writing practice, develop more ease with verbal expression, and begin to experience one's own voice on the page. For the final novel The Chosen by Chaim Potok, students write a list poem stemming from what they gather outdoors. They develop the poem with structure and associative imagery. Throughout this unit, students work on vocabulary and usage, with tests given once a week on new words.
English 3
In this session, the students read J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye and wrote several creative compositions based on themes from the novel, including Getting a Goodbye, A Memory in a Glass Case, Getting Someone to go along with a Crazy Scheme, and an epilogue to the story. They also wrote reactions to several quotations. Much of the writing was started in class with rewrites and completions done at home. There were numerous quizzes on the reading and a five paragraph analytical essay on a theme of their choice that was significant in the book. We continued vocabulary work as well.
Summer Reading
Each student chose a book from the high school reading list and wrote a two-part book report. The first part was a summary of the plot/book contents, in 150 words or more. The second part was a critical analysis, in which the student stated and explained her/his opinion of the book, also in 150 words or more.
Midwinter Reading
Each student chose a book from the high school reading list and wrote a three-part book report. The first part addressed the theme of the book, in 50 words or more. The second part addressed the most significant event in the book, in 100 words or more. The third part called for a critical analysis of the book, in which the student stated and explained her/his opinion of the book, also in 150 words or more.
Euclidean Geometry
In this course, the students are introduced to Euclidean geometry with an emphasis on precise and accurate constructions of a variety of Euclidean proofs. Beginning with basic constructions for finding perpendiculars and bisectors, students are required to form their own sets of instructions. The body of the course begins with Euclid's Book 1 Proposition 1, the construction of an equilateral triangle. Also studied are the definitions, the postulates and the common notions that enabled Euclid to prove his propositions. Each construction throughout the block is backed by its attendant proof and the students gain an appreciation of the rigor and sequential processes necessary for geometric proof. The course also includes work with the centers of triangles concluding with Feuerbach's Theorem as an exploration of theorem through construction. The purity of the geometry is reflected in each student's striving to achieve precision and accuracy.
Students in this course are instructed in the fundamental concepts of probability. We begin with a study of the fundamental counting principle, which leads to permutations, combinations, and, finally, probability. Throughout the block, students are informed about different games of chance and the means for discovering the mathematical methods that determine outcomes. The class also makes a brief study of statistics and methods of graphing.
Algebra I
The first part of the year is devoted to review and reinforcing some fundamental concepts such as handling fractions, percents, ratios, word problems and basic algebra operations for solving linear equations with one unknown. Rules of operating with exponents and the addition and multiplication of polynomials were covered at the end of the term.
Algebra I – Session II
Topics covered include work in operations with polynomials and factoring monomials and polynomials with a focus on quadratic trinomials and difference of squares. Some operations with algebraic fractions were introduced. Operations with radicals and simplification of radical expressions were covered. Fractional exponents were introduced at the end of the marking period. Student evaluations are based on a number of factors including individual progress, effort, conduct in the classroom as well as homework and test scores.
In our study of chemistry, we explore the activity and relationships of substances. Throughout this exploration, we try to keep in mind: Where does this occur in Nature? Where does this occur in the human being? Where does this occur in technology? Our focus is Organic Chemistry– the substances and nutrients created by living systems and including carbon. We study the chemistry of plant development and photosynthesis, sugars and other carbohydrates, as well as lipids, proteins, alcohols, and esters. Through demonstrations and experiments we make observations and arrive at some basic conclusions.
The content of ninth grade chemistry is an introduction to organic chemistry and an experience of performing and designing experiments. We began with photosynthesis and studied the carbohydrates including sugars, alcohols, acids, aldehydes, fetones and esters. Students performed experiments in small lab groups and then began to design experiments based on the techniques they had learned.
Human Biology and Comparative Anatomy
In this block, we consider the natural context of the human body and begin to explore the interaction between function (physiology) and form (anatomy). Through studying size, form and proportion in nature, we come to an understanding of some of the principles involved in human biology. We study comparative anatomy of representative animals to deepen our understanding of human biology, and use drawing and modeling of structures and organs to artistically and physically experience nuances of form. In addition to reviewing the bones, we study muscles, the brain and nervous system, and other organ systems.
The 9th grade explores the fundamentals of thermodynamics beginning with an investigation into the nature of heat and how it may be measured and quantified. Heat transfer, its effects on materials (expansion and contraction), the principle of bimetal and liquid-in-glass thermometers.
In this block, we look at the processes of physical geology that shape and mold the earth. During the course of our study, we examine the changing picture of how and why the earth was formed, from antiquity to the present theory of Plate Tectonics. We study the biography of geologists and learn how their observations and insights evolved into our current understanding of the earth. We do some local fieldwork during our main lesson and examine some geological processes and phenomena in the vicinity of Hawthorne Valley. The students do independent research on various topics related to geology and present their research to the class.
Humanity has both a stake in, and a responsibility to the planet we live on. In order to be good stewards, and to appreciate our connection to the earth, it is vital to know something about it. The intention of this course is to offer the opportunity to look at the planet in new ways, which will hopefully awaken a new level of understanding of the beautiful interconnectedness between the planet and us. This is accomplished by much fieldwork, discussions, research, and lab experiences.
Social Studies
History through Art
The History Through Art block in the ninth grade is an overview of the primary visual arts, mostly painting and sculpture, from pre-historic times to the Renaissance. Slide images are included in the presentations. The block book consists of drawings, text, and diagrams, with value put on efforts made by the students towards aesthetic appearance, graphic design, and written content. This course serves as an introduction to art appreciation, while following cultural development through active observation of masterpieces and recognition of the critical transitions between historical periods. The block ends with a review test.
Modern History
This block explores 20th century history from an American point of view, with a focus on Europe. Topics include industrialization and the worker, immigration, the end of European aristocracy, WWI, the Depression, WWII, the Holocaust, and the Cold War, which we study through readings, photographs, film, and biography. Assignments include expository and creative writing, maps, and artistic work.
Fine & Practical Arts
Music – Chorus
At Hawthorne Valley School all high school students sing in our mixed chorus. In chorus, singing technique, breathing, diction, musical awareness and a refined sense of listening are the main goals as we rehearse twice every week. The students take pride in fine performances. Our big events are the Messiah concert in the winter and the closing events each year where a Capella and accompanied choral music is featured. We also perform at all-school assemblies. In addition to the difficult Messiah choruses, the students sing classic choral music, jazz and popular selections and music from around the world.
Eurythmy Ensemble of Music and Poetry: The rehearsal and performance of music and speech eurythmy.
The study of the italic alphabet is the foundation for high school calligraphy work. Students gain facility with this study through a variety of exercises. They begin with simple pencil exercises, switch to broad nib calligraphy pens and work quickly through the alphabet. The students complete several artistic projects. The first is a dictionary definition of a word of their choice. The major challenge of this piece is in how to meet the difficulties of artistically balancing the work on the page. The culminating project is to write out a quote with the initial capital letter illuminated. There are several opportunities to do additional work including an illustrated word of their choice, a second quote with or without an illuminated letter and the creation of a small box which could be unfolded and embellished with calligraphy.
Black and White Drawing
In this block, students start with a number of observational exercises that help them draw what they see, rather than what they think. They work on proportion, shading, direction of line, speed, and exact observation. Toward the end of the block, students work on one large still life with charcoal and white conte crayon on colored paper. That is the show piece of the block, and it pulls all the preliminary exercises into focus.
Spinning class begins with sorting and carding wool. Initially, spinning is accomplished on drop spindles, and later, wheels are employed. Some of the students plied two colors of yarn together on a spinning wheel. After the class has had an experience of preparing their own yarn, they begin basic weaving. The students plan and execute a strap or belt on an inkle loom using a warp- faced technique.
The ninth grade blacksmithing work engages the student in the process of working iron under extreme conditions (high temperatures and short times). The state of the hot metal is not unlike clay, but it cannot be touched directly with the hand and must be worked using hammer and anvil as well as other tools. Effective forging requires that actions and sequences are thought through beforehand and then efficiently carried out while the metal is hot. It is a demanding process that is not tolerant of inattention or indecision. The students forge a particular piece in triplicate which became a test of their acquired forging skills.
In 9th Grade Woodworking, the students learn the process of joining wood with dovetails. This is an exercise in great precision and accuracy. Students must measure carefully and master the cutting tools to make the proper cuts. Patience, coordination and strength of both body and will are manifest in their finished product, a 4-½ inch by 9 inch box joined with dovetails. This is the joinery that is the foundation of fine furniture building. Students may make a lid and, if there is time, they embellish it with carving.
Foreign Language
The goal of the language program is to go beyond basic reading and conversational skills to develop a living connection to the language of choice and related cultures. Emphasis is also placed on the development of foundational Spanish language skills so that students are prepared to deepen and expand their Spanish from an exchange or other immersion experience, should such an experience be desired.
Physical Education
The 9th and 10th grades are combined for PE. Activities range from outdoor competitive games, such as Capture the Football and soccer, to indoor dodgeball, kickball, double-Dutch jumprope, soccer, Spacial Dynamics exercises or volleyball, depending in part on the weather. A six-week Social Dance block, taught by Cathy Curry-Gardinier, includes Swing, Tango, Salsa and some modern line dances.
Milestone Event
In Grade 9, students participate in a one-week practicum at Hawthorne Valley Farm. The class sleeps in cabins in the farm's Field Camp and shares meals together in the Farm Learning Center. During the practicum, students complete projects around the farm. The activities meet the group developmentally, reinforce the curriculum, and provide experiences that carry students into the future. In addition to providing practical application of their academic courses, the farmwork and building projects are intended to encourage movement and will.
Community Service
Students in grades 9 through 11 are required to do a minimum of 40 hours of community service. Typically students help out with Hawthorne Valley Association events, work for elderly and less able home owners, volunteer for non-profits, and do other non-paying activities that lend a service to those in need. Students who did not meet the 40 hour requirement have the summer to make up the hours required.


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Qantas will terminate all codeshare flights with Cathay Pacific and Air France next year when its new alliance with Emirates launches in April 2013.
The announcements come on the back of yesterday's decision for Qantas to pull out of its long-standing joint venture with British Airways.
Speaking with Australian Business Traveller this morning, a Qantas spokesman confirmed to that all CX and AF codeshares would cease once the new Emirates alliance came into effect.
Qantas currently operates a codeshare arrangement with Cathay Pacific flights from Hong Kong to Rome, as well as Air France from both Hong Kong and Singapore to Paris.
Under the current arrangement passengers can for example travel on Qantas flights from Australia to Singapore or Hong Kong, and then continue onto Paris with Air France on the same ticket.
Rome and Paris are also served by Emirates flights out of Dubai, which under the Qantas-Emirates alliance will become the Red Roos' new European mega-hub.
However, the spokesman confirmed that Qantas will still retain its codeshare arrangement with Finnair through which it offers connections from Singapore and Bangkok to Helsinki, as Helsinki is not a dot on the Emirates' network map.
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After seeing the 13th Annual UPS United Way Tug-A-Plane in Columbia, SC, I think that pulling your weight has a whole new meaning. This tug-a-war competition on a humongous scale helped raise close to $10,000 for the United Way of the Midlands.
Twenty teams comprised of 20 people pulled a UPS 757 airplane over a 25-foot course. How long does it take 20 people to tug a 127,520 lb. aircraft 25 feet? Best time: 10.39 seconds by the team Just Plane Crazy.
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AstraZeneca to pay $1.1B to solve US, UK tax issue
nepal Anglo-Swedish drug marker AstraZeneca says it expects to pay $1.1 billion to resolve a long-standing U.S. and British tax issue over allocation of profits to various national units.
AstraZeneca said Monday that the deal with tax authorities will resolve issues about transfer pricing going back to 2000. Transfer pricing is the allocation of a multinational group's profits among operations in various countries.
Because the amount to be paid is less than the provisions the company had made for the tax dispute, the agreement will add $500 million to first-quarter earnings, AstraZeneca says.
AstraZeneca shares were up 1 percent at 2,905 pence ($46.36) in midmorning trading on the London Stock Exchange.
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Balch Springs woman charged with DWI after police say she passed out at the wheel, then ran over husband
A Balch Springs woman was arrested Tuesday after police say she passed out at a red light near White Rock Lake and then ran over her husband when he got out of the car to try to rouse her.
Mary Jane Lane, 50, was initially charged with intoxication assault and leaving the scene of an accident after police found her blocking traffic a couple miles away on Northwest Highway in Dallas.
Dallas police spokeswoman Melinda Gutierrez said Wednesday that the charges had been downgraded to driving while intoxicated.
Lane was driving west on Northwest Highway with her husband, Randall, in the passenger seat when she came to the intersection with Ferndale Road around 5 p.m. Police said she was under the influence of drugs and passed out at the red light.
Randall Lane then got out of the car and opened the driver's side door. He reached in to unbuckle his wife's seat belt, when she awakened and pressed the accelerator, police said.
Mary Lane dragged her husband down the road, causing him to break both legs and injure his head, police said.
Officers then found Mary Lane blocking traffic on Northwest Highway near the intersection with W. Lawther Drive. Police said her car's engine was off and that she had blood shot eyes, slurred speech and unsteady balance.
Mary Lane is being held in Dallas County jail on $20,000 bail.


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Jennifer Aniston Gossip
Jennifer Aniston gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
Julia, George, and Jodie on the Croisette
The Cannes Film Festival kicks off in a month with Woody Allen's Café Society starring Kristen Stewart and Jesse Eisenberg. It is expected that, one night later, it'll be Kristen's friend Jodie Foster Full Story
Smutty Social Media, February 15, 2016
What in the Frankenporny is this? Someone went a little bit nuts with the Photoshop tool. Look at her body from the waist down. Okkkkkkk Jessica. Happy Valentines Day #thisJohnsonisgettinIt Full Story
Jen on the Sandy road to Oscar?
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Jennifer Aniston joined Justin Theroux at the NY premiere of Zoolander No 2 last night. He also walked down the red carpet runway in character as Evil DJ. As for Jen, it was announced recently that she'll be producing and starring in a new movie called The Fixer, based on real life sports manager Denise White who was the subject for a 2014 article in Men's Journal called The Woman Who Bails Out The NFL's Bad Boys. Full Story
Friends + BBT
That Friends "reunion-but-not-really" happened last night at the taping of director James Burrows's tribute and now we have a photo of the Friends without Matthew Perry, who's doing a play in London, with cast members from Big Bang Theory. Ummmm NIGHT MADE. Can't breathe #friends meets #bbt @bigbangtheory_cbs I died and went to heaven Full Story
Jennifer Aniston: Worst Critics' Choice
How about a wayback throwback even though it's not Wednesday or Thursday? Last year at the Critics' Choice Awards, fresh off not being nominated for an Oscar, even after hiring an Oscar consultant and campaigning valiantly by wearing her hair up and going "serious", Jennifer Aniston showed up at Critics' Choice in a pantsuit, no bra, and a body chain. Full Story
Jennifer Aniston doesn't like Chinese food?!
New interview with Jennifer Aniston on Goop. Disappointingly it's not an interview between Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Aniston for Goop. This is a straight up advertising opportunity, smartwater branded. Which is why there's a question here about "tips for staying hydrated". Full Story
Smutty Social Media, December 9, 2015
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Did you watch the mess that was the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show last night? It should be renamed Toddlers & Tiaras: The College Years. Selena posted a photo saying that they were eating McDonald's backstage. Okkkkkkkk. Wait, on the low though... This was backstage. Why do you think I covered my stomach during the show?? 😂😭 watch on CBS!!! Full Story
Jennifer & Justin cuddle at Charades
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I don't love the word "cuddle". I put it on the same list as "fab" and "panties". Like super lame. But there's no other word I could think of to describe what Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux were doing last night on the red carpet at the Celebrity Charades Goes Medieval Gala in NYC. Full Story
Jennifer's script in hand
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Jennifer Aniston has been in New York the last week or so. She was photographed leaving her hotel today holding on to what looks like a script. As I mentioned the other day – click here for a refresher – Jen's just confirmed several non-rom-commy roles. Full Story
Jennifer Aniston: one year after Cake
About a year ago right now, Jennifer Aniston had just come off screening Cake at TIFF. No one bought the film at the festival but she figured out a way to get it distributed and then hired an Oscar strategist to help secure a nomination. She ended up at the Golden Globes and even the SAG Awards but the Academy still wasn't interested. Full Story
First Class Jennifer Aniston
As mentioned a few weeks ago, Jennifer Aniston is now repping Emirates Airlines (click here for a refresher). The first commercial has now been released online. Jen's in a bathrobe on the plane looking for the shower. She asks for help from some crusty airline employees who offer her nuts. Full Story


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NEW DELHI: Describing the Supreme Court verdict on Ayodhya as "surprising", the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) today said it might anger the majorities and declared that it would work for getting a Parliament enactment to resolve the vexed issue.
"It (judgement) is surprising. Should the majorities be always forced to suffer for the sake of harmony? This decision might arouse anger among the majorities and widen the chasm between the two communities," senior VHP leader Acharya Giriraj Kishore told reporters here.


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Vaila is one of the Shetland Isles and is home to an organic sheep farm. Although the current population is very small, Vaila has been inhabited for thousands of years and contains a Neolithic house site as well as remains from the Bronze Age. In the 1890ís, Herbert Anderton, a Yorkshire mill owner built Vaila Hall, which is considered to be one of the finest mansions in all of Shetland. Vaila is still accessible today, where tourists can take in the view of over 100 different species of wildflowers.


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The Morning Leverage: Apollo Still Looking for Coal in Its Stocking
Top stories in this morning's LBO Wire:
It may be a few weeks after Christmas, but Apollo Global Management is still expecting to find a lump of coal or two in its deal stocking. The firm is teaming up with NRI Management Group to invest $300 million in global mining projects, with a focus on coal, Jonathan Shieber reports.
Private equity is still pursuing its New Year's resolution to hit the gym. Titan Fitness, backed by Westview Capital Partners, has acquired Pure Fitness for an undisclosed sum, Shasha Dai reports. Exaltare Capital Partners, Brightwood Capital Advisors, Fremont Private Holdings and Pulse Equity Partners have all invested in fitness clubs in the past week. Click here to read the full story (subscription required).
More stories available to LBO Wire subscribers: Trive Capital acquires Precise Packaging as it launches fundraising for its debut vehicle…First Reserve Corp. launches Templar Energy, a new oil and gas exploration and production company…and Wafra Partners acquires Phelps Industries, a maker and marketer of pet treats.
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Private equity and venture capital firms are continuing to flee the clean-energy investment space, according to Bloomberg News.
U.K. turnaround firm Endless is expected to consider bidding for HMV Group, a retail chain that has gone into administration, Paul Hodkinson reports for LBO Wire's U.K. sister publication Private Equity News (subscription required).
Australian firm M.H. Carnegie & Co. buys a majority stake in software provider Assetic, Caroline Henshaw reports for Deal Journal Australia.


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A Web site that helps people have affairs is to launch in Ireland with a major marketing campaign later this year, IrishCentral can reveal.
The site, Ashley Madison, has been in operation in North America since 2001, and its Canadian founder, Noel Biderman, told IrishCentral in an exclusive interview that membership has gone up from one million to 3.6 million in the past 12 months – in part thanks to the recession.
The site works by matching people up who both want to have affairs and who live in the same locality. Users can search for other likeminded people in their area.
And users who sign up to the "Affair Guarantee" membership program and who don't find an affair after three months can get their money back.
Biderman said that the site has already had a "soft launch" in Ireland – meaning that it can be used in Ireland. He says that it currently has around 5400 Irish members, with no advertising or marketing there.
He said that his company is currently carrying out market research in Ireland, and will launch a major advertising campaign later this year, spending "millions of euro."
"We have a manager for our international operations coming on board so you'll be seeing us marketing in Ireland aggressively by late 2009," Biderman said.
"We'll be letting people in Ireland know about Ashley Madison's existence. Right now, what you get when you choose our service in Ireland is the same as what you get in Canada. Once we start marketing seriously in Ireland, we will start tailoring the site specifically for that market."
He believes that Ireland "has all the makings for being a very positive market place for Ashley Madison."
"Ireland has lower divorce rates compared to the U.S., meaning people stay in their marriages more often than they do in the US, which benefits our business," Biderman said.
"There's an ocean out there, because men are men, and it's in their DNA to not want to be monogamous. So they might be staying in their marriages and they might be looking for cathartic outlets."
Biderman said that the fact that Ireland has traditionally been a conservative Catholic country will also benefit his business.
"The more you suppress human nature, the more likely it is to manifest itself. My business may not be all that successful in France – they don't need me. It's more socially accepted there that men have mistresses. It's part of their culture. But in Ireland it's not accepted," he said.
He also said that Ashley Madison provides a healthy alternative to work affairs and to prostitution.
"Men who do have affairs tend to have them at work – that's what the research says – and that's really unhealthy from a risk opportunity point of view. You could lose your job.
"Irish men and women are going to have affairs – but they shouldn't do it in the workplace. We aren't going to invent infidelity but we have a chance to cannibalize infidelity and say, 'Hey, that's really risky. Don't have work affairs, and going to a prostitute is risky behavior – it's dangerous, it's against the law, there's a chance you can get a STD. Go to a community of people where everyone has the same expectations and no one is going to rat you out.'"
Biderman argued that the severe Irish recession could provide rich pickings for his site.
"In times of financial stress, people turn to outlets that make them feel better. Some people turn to alcohol. But for some people the best bang they can get for their buck is to have an affair. Infidelity rates tend to go up in tough economic times."
"The other factor is that the majority of marital discord revolves around economic issues – that's where 70 percent of marital problems stem from. It's really hard when you are at odds with your partner to turn on the intimacy dial, when you are fighting over where the next dollar is going to come from.
"You tend to flip over and go to sleep. So come Monday morning, you are not only frustrated with your life, you are also sexually frustrated - and Ashley Madison seems like a very attractive alternative."
Earlier this week, Accord, a Catholic marriage counseling agency in Ireland, said that it had recorded a 40 per cent increase in couples seeking its services because of financial problems in the past two years.
However, John Farrelly, the director of counseling at the agency, told IrishCentral that he was not concerned withAshley Madison's expansion into Ireland.
"I am fairly sure that the people of Ireland understand that Mr. Biderman has no interest in their marriage or family but purely in money,' Farrelly said.
"Money is scarce at this time and most people are concentrating on putting food on the table as opposed to in Mr. Bidermans pocket."


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Today is the first day in New Zealand without DTS, so now we will have sunset at 7pm instead of 8pm as we had yesterday. (Actually at 6.39pm)
I was thinking about the changes made the USA and Canadian governments this year: why do we have to go back to the real time zone so early? Isn't it better to have more light in the evening for another month instead of having sunrise at 5am? Who cares about having sun at 5am since almost everybody is still sleeping at that hour of the day? I usually don't wake up before 7:30am, so, for my point of view, all the sun before that time of the day can be safely moved in the evening
The same applies to Italy of course: maybe it's better to do the same, and have more sun in the evening and less at 5am.
What do you think?
I believe the decision was based on a study by the US Department of Energy that claims the US will use less energy if the time is changed sooner in the year. Don't know the specific details but I believe that is the main gist.
This the economical consequence of moving the 1 hour of sun from early morning to the evening.
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I am looking to buy Lion Brand Suede color of Eggplant. My zip code is 61011 if you need it for figuring shipping. Please send a personal message or email if possible. Thank You... Ang.
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SANBORNVILLE — The Sanbornville United Methodist Church is the place to be for a chili and chowder supper on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 173 Meadow St. in Sanbornville.
There will be two seatings at 5 pm and at 6 pm. The menu includes fish chowder, chili, corn and sausage, broccoli and cheddar, rolls, dessert, coffee and soft drink.
The cost is adults $8; ages 4 - 12 $4 and under 3, free.
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Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 11:16 pm
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I am going to be a single mom so I must return back to work 6 weeks after my baby is born because my maternity leave is not paid. I am a 3rd grade teacher and my baby is due Sept. 2 and school starts back Sept. 9 which means I will miss the first month and a half of school. I am nervous about not meeting my new students and how they will respond to me when I return back to school. Has anyone else gone through a similar situation? I work in an urban school where it is already difficult enough to gain their respect with the initial meeting so having to come back later kind of scares me. Good advice needed.
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welcome to askbaby!
sorry, but i havent been in your situation, but i am sure that kids will be fine with you. they are only grade 3 and supposed to be still sweet children (i hope)
besides their new teacher has had a baby and there is a lot of questions they will be asking. take a few pictures of your baby on the first day back at school and pass it around the class so they can all meet your baby. i am sure they will love the interaction from you.
dont stress, what will be will be.
good luck and i am sure you will be a great mom and teacher!
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I tried to find an answer to this by using search, I thought I'd seen an answer before but I can't find it, sorry.
I want my authors & me to be able to use the same name & password to log into multiple blogs.
All the blogs are on the same host and under the same domain name but they are in different subfolders.
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Easter isn't until April 24th this year, but I'm already planning our Easter meal.
Of course, there's Easter candy! Already the candy aisles at the big box stores are bulging with family favorites like Peep's and Lindt Chocolate Easter Bunnies. And there's the jillion and one things to do with hard boiled Easter eggs like, healthy deviled eggs or blue cheese deviled eggs.
Forget the blue cheese and chocolate this year. Due to my food sensitivities to cane sugar and milk products, I will be abstaining. But if there's one thing I'll indulge in this Easter, it's lamb!
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When I think of springtime Easter meals, I immediately think of lamb. These past few weeks, I've been perusing the meat aisles of Sam's Club and Costco for a little Easter time lamb inspiration. Should I make Salt-Crusted Leg of Lamb or Cinnamon Leg of Lamb? Or maybe I should grill up some Caramelized Lamb Chops or make lamb chops the way Giada De Laurentiis does?
The April 2011 issue of Bon Appétit Magazine is celebrating Easter Greek style with Lamb Chops with Lemon and Tzatziki. And Cooking Light's April 2011 issue has an amazing looking Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb. (I'm really considering this one even though racks of lamb sell for $12/pound at Costco.)
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Opened 6 years ago
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#14695 closed Bug (fixed)
Field's `name` kwarg gets paved over
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Field.set_attributes_from_name should [source:/django/trunk/django/db/models/fields/__init__.py?rev=14069#L229 set self.name = name] only if self.name is None. As things stand, any name=whatever kwarg we pass to a field on construction is obliterated by set_attributes_from_name. This means things like…
_category = models.IntegerField(db_column='category', name='category')
…end up with a get__category_display method (note the 2 underscores in a row) rather than a get_category_display. I've attached a quick but functional patch that fixes this; the tests (in 1.2.3, anyway) still all pass. One possible improvement might be to use get_attname rather than saying self.name directly, but (1) I'm not sure what the layering intentions are in there and (2) it blew up in a hairly-looking way when I tried—so I wouldn't mind some clueful feedback about that.
FWIW, my use case is replacing my model's category attr with a descriptor so I can do some custom stuff on get. #3148 would make this unnecessary for me, but I could see that taking awhile to land.
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Changed 6 years ago by erikrose
Patch against Django 1.2.3
comment:1 Changed 6 years ago by erikrose
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Here's a proper link to the line that does the paving over: source:/django/trunk/django/db/models/fields/__init__.py@14069#L229.
comment:2 Changed 6 years ago by russellm
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comment:3 Changed 6 years ago by erikrose
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comment:4 Changed 5 years ago by jaddison
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- Type set to Bug
comment:5 Changed 5 years ago by willhardy
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London Assembly Member Jenny Jones has called on Westminster Council to put up a blue plaque for Brian Haw.
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The veteran anti-war campaigner protested in Parliament Square for 10 years before he died last week.
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I get the following error message on my site
"The themes directory is either empty or doesn't exist. Please check your installation:
I have a feeling it has something to do with my index.php file.
I can still access the Admin dashboard.
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I get the following error message on my site
"The themes directory is either empty or doesn't exist. Please check your installation:
I have a feeling it has something to do with my index.php file.
I can still access the Admin dashboard.
problem solved.
I'd renamed index.php, then changed the name back again. This had somehow knocked the theme off, and no themes were active.
Reactivating the theme seems to have fixed things.
Tried this and the issue remains.
So, what did you do? (in a little more detail please)
Recently, I have installed a plugin which is called meta tag manager and now i see a white page and this message on the dashboard "ERROR: The themes directory is either empty or doesn't exist. Please check your installation" Any help?
Can you still access the admin section of your site?
If so, go to Editor/Themes, and make sure your theme is active.
Also try deactivating the plugin to see if the problem persists.
yes I access the dashboard. When I go to appearance> theme it tells that "you have one theme installed right now" but when I go to appearance>editor it tells " this theme does not exists". All my plugins are deactivated automatically and even they are removed totally.
having same problem, no plugins, and it's not the theme itself as I installed it on other blogs just fine. Any answers on this yet?
The theme itself is activated and shows on the site fine, however I get the error referenced above, and no theme is showing under 'current theme'. As well, going to editor says no theme was found.
Please post your own topic.
With all due respect Esmi, I have the exact same problem and this thread was unsolved, and recent. Why create more threads for the same exact thing?
Are you using the same version of WordPress on the same physical server hosted by the same hosts with the same plugins, theme & configurations as the original poster? No? Then post a new topic. It also makes life a lot easier for the forum's volunteers (the ones who actually help you).
Wow, wake up on the wrong side of the bed? Good lord. Nvm, I'm sure I can figure it out on my own rather then deal with your attitude. SMH
Note that several people on here posted the same issue and were not given an attitude... instead people tried to help them.
Any forum I've ever been on for support appreciates when the same exact issue is posted in one thread, so as to not clog up the forums. Pardon me for trying to be respectful.
wake up on the wrong side of the bed?
Hardly. It's almost midnight where I am & I've already dealt with 60+ support topics on here without any problems.
Any forum I've ever been on for support appreciates when the same exact issue is posted in one thread
But that is not how these forums work. You were asked politely at first. You refused.
I did not refuse, I politely asked you why... you didn't have to respond with an attitude. A brief but polite response as to why it is best to post another thread would have been perfectly fine, and well received. Sorry, I don't respond well to attitudes or snarkiness.
1> Use your FTP client to verify that your index.php file hasn't been renamed,
2> Use your FTP client to check that your theme files are named correctly,
3> Use your FTP client to upload a clean copy of the default WordPress 2011 or 2012 theme, then try to activate it through the Admin dashboard. If this works, download and install a new, clean version of your chosen theme, again, through the Admin dashboard so WP writes to your DB.
4> Try and bear in mind that the moderators here are volunteers, and any suggestions are made either to help you, or other users who are searching for help on the same problem, or both. I don't think there was anything rude in esmi's request - each WP user has their own unique setup, if you start your own thread and are specific enough in the detail you give, you are more likely to get a response that will be tailored to your own situation.
Thank you fishgun, I appreciate your response, and will try those things. I volunteer in forums too, and I respect others who do. I did feel an attitude in Esmi's postings, perhaps I was wrong, as I dont know Esmi and could have misinterpreted... but thats how I felt. Regardless, I thank you for your help.
NFGoddess - We ask you make your own topic because:
1) It's been 4 months.
2) The OP actually did solve the problem (see the second post)
3) WordPress has gone through multiple upgrades
4) It's easier for us volunteers to help you if you have your own topic :)
I know that last one bewhilders people, but since most problems people have are actually very specific to their setup, we get better results (and so do you) when you have your own topic.
So please. Make your own topic, explain what your problem is, list any steps you've taken already to try to fix it, and remember we're all working to the same goal: Better websites :)
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MEDICAL PHYSICS: Twelfth Mexican Symposium on Medical Physics
Front Matter1494 (2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/v1494.frontmatterView Description Hide Description
Preface: Medical Physics1494(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4764583View Description Hide Description
Neutron spectrum and dose in a CMOS1494(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4764584View Description Hide Description
Using Monte Carlo methods the neutron spectrum in a pacemaker's CMOS has been estimated. A 18 MV LINAC model was used to expose a cell used to define the prostate located in a tissue equivalent phantom model. Neutron fluence at the CMOS is 2.6E(7) n/cm2-Gyx, the spectrum has thermal, epithermal and fast neutrons that will induce secondary, low and high LET, particles whose ionization could induce malfunction and failure of pacemaker in the oncological patient.
Spectra of photons and neutrons generated in a heterogeneous head of a 15 MV LINAC at differents field sizes1494(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4764585View Description Hide Description
Spectra of photons and neutrons were calculated, using the Monte Carlo code MCNP-5 using the e/p/n mode. A heterogeneous model was used to define the linac head where the collimators were modeled to produce five different treatment fields at the isocenter. Photon and neutron spectra were estimated in several points along two directions from the isocenter. The total photon fluence beyond 60 cm behaves according to 1/r2 rule, while total neutron fluence, beyond 80 cm, can be described by diffusion theory using an infinite plane as a neutron source.
Geometrical splitting technique to improve the computational efficiency in Monte Carlo calculations for proton therapy1494(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4764586View Description Hide Description
In this work, the well accepted particle splitting technique has been adapted to proton therapy and implemented in a new Monte Carlo simulation tool (TOPAS) for modeling the gantry mounted treatment nozzles at the Northeast Proton Therapy Center (NPTC) at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Gains up to a factor of 14.5 in computational efficiency were reached with respect to a reference simulation in the generation of the phase space data in the cylindrically symmetric region of the nozzle. Comparisons between dose profiles in a water tank for several configurations show agreement between the simulations done with and without particle splitting within the statistical precision.
Intricacies and strategies for the implementation of new technologies in radiotherapy: Reflections on the meaning and prevention of the error1494(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4764587View Description Hide Description
When facing the challenge of implementing new technologies in Radiotherapy, a reflection on philosophical and ethical principles is in order for the Medical Physicist to assume a reality of increased risks of harm to the patient. A series of ideas from philosophers and clinical professionals are reviewed to encourage an increased awareness of our ethical responsibility towards patients that entrust us with their hopes for alleviating their disease.
Intricacies and strategies for the implementation of new technologies in radiotherapy: Experience in the startup of a radiosurgery service1494(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4764588View Description Hide Description
We discuss the intricacies that Radiotherapy physicists in Mexico face in a technology upgrade process, and propose strategies to approach them. The phases from specification to clinical startup are addressed emphasizing collegiate quality assurance (QA), and patient safety. As context we discuss our experience implementing a radiosurgery service in a Mexican Hospital.
Dosimetric comparison of volumetric modulated Arc therapy, step-and-shoot, and sliding window IMRT for prostate cancer1494(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4764589View Description Hide Description
This study aims to evaluate treatment plans generated by Step-and-Shoot (SS), Sliding Window (SW) and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) in order to assess the differences in dose volume histograms of planning target volume (PTV) and organs at risk (OAR), conformity indices, radiobiological evaluations, and plan quality for prostate cancer cases. Six prostate cancer patients treated in our center were selected for this retrospective study. Treatment plans were generated with Eclipse version 8.9 using 10 MV photon beams. For VMAT, Varian Rapid Arc with 1 or 2 arcs, and for SS and SW IMRT, 7-9 fields were used. Each plan had three PTVs with prescription doses of 81, 59.4, and 45 Gy to prostate, to prostate and lymph nodes, and to pelvis, respectively. Doses to PTV and OAR and the conformal indices (COIN) were compared among three techniques. The equivalent uniform dose (EUD), tumor control probability (TCP) and normal tissue complication probability (NTCP) were calculated and compared. The mean doses to the PTV prostate on average were 83 Gy and the percent differences of mean dose among all techniques were below 0.28. For bladder and rectum, the percent differences of mean dose among all techniques were below 2.2. The COIN did not favour any particular delivery method over the other. The TCP was higher with SS and SW for four patients and higher with VMAT for two patients. The NTCP for the rectum was the lowest with VMAT in five out of the six patients. The results show similar target coverage in general.
Radiobiological compensation: A case study of uterine cervix cancer with concurrent chemotherapy1494(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4764590View Description Hide Description
The case of a patient diagnosed with uterine cervix cancer is presented as an example of the clinical application of the radiobiological compensation method implemented at Centro Estatal de Cancerología de Durango. Radiotherapy treatment was initially modified to compensate for the chemotherapy component and, as medical complications arose during treatment delivery resulting in an 18 days gap, new compensation followed. All physical and radiobiological assumptions to calculate the Biologically Effective Dose in the external beam and brachytherapy parts of the treatment are presented. Good local control of the tumor was achieved, the theoretical tolerance limits for the organs at risk were not surpassed and the patient manifested no extensive morbidity.
Mean glandular dose in a breast screening programme1494(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4764591View Description Hide Description
Breast density has an important role in early detection of breast cancer, because has been reported the strong association between breast density and invasive breast cancer risk. Mammography is the gold standard to early detection of breast cancer, despite of this require ionizing radiation that may increase radio-induced cancer risk. This maybe limited with a quality control programme of mammographic units, with the main goal of achieving high quality images with low radiation dose. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) published in 2011 the "Quality assurance programme for digital mammography", where glandular tissue quantity is an important parameter to compute mean glandular dose (MGD), which is necessary to reduce its associated risk. In this work we show the first results in our country applying this protocol and studying breast density in a small group. MGD complies with national and IAEA dose limits.
Analysis of errors detected in external beam audit dosimetry program at Mexican radiotherapy centers1494(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4764592View Description Hide Description
Presented and analyzed are the causes of deviation observed in the pilot postal dosimetry audit program to verify the absorbed dose to water Dw in external beams of teletherapy and/or linear accelerators in Mexican radiotherapy centers, during the years 2007-2011.
Characterization of a triboelectric x-ray spectrum1494(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4764593View Description Hide Description
Low-energy X-ray imaging system has been useful in medical diagnostic in order to obtain high contrast in soft tissue. Recently, Camara et al. and most recently Hird et al. have produced low-energy X-rays using a triboelectric effect. The main aim of this work is to characterize the penetration (beam quality) of a triboelectric X-ray source in terms of the computed Half Value Layer (HVL). Additionally, the computed HVL of the triboelectric X-ray source has been compared with the HVL of X-ray tube Mo-anode (Apogee 5000). According to our computations the triboelectric X-ray source has a similar penetration such as a X-ray tube source.
CR mammography: Design and implementation of a quality control program1494(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4764594View Description Hide Description
Despite the recent acquisition of significant quantities of computed radiography CR equipment for mammography, Mexican regulations do not specify the performance requirements for digital systems such as those of CR type. The design of a quality control program QCP specific for CR mammography systems was thus considered relevant. International protocols were taken as reference to define tests, procedures and acceptance criteria. The designed QCP was applied in three CR mammography facilities. Important deficiencies in spatial resolution, noise, image receptor homogeneity, artifacts and breast thickness compensation were detected.
Magnetic resonance imaging compatibility test of a cranial prosthesis with titanium screws1494(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4764595View Description Hide Description
The follow-up of patients with skull prosthesis is necessary to provide adequate medical care. Skull prostheses for cranioplasty have been developed at the Faculty of Odontology of Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico. We built a skull prosthesis phantom and tested for compatibility with standard magnetic resonance imaging procedures. Results showed full compatibility but susceptibility artefacts occurred due to titanium used to fix the prosthesis to the skull.
Variation of MRI coil uniformity caused by μPET shieldings1494(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4764596View Description Hide Description
A single imaging modality cannot provide information on all aspects of structure and function. The combination of positron emission tomography and magnetic resonance imaging offers tantalizing opportunities, but also significant challenges. In particular, cross talk between the magnetic resonance imaging transceiver and the positron emission tomography digital electronics can lead to interfering RF noise in both imaging modalities. The electromagnetic shielding minimizes the RF interference between the instruments, minimizing MRI artifacts and protecting the delicate components of the PET electronics from MRI RF pulses. The acquired image is degraded in the presence of the electromagnetic shield and the RF coil is one of the components that can improve the image quality. The saddle coil array showed a better RF field uniformity than the others in the axial direction.
Unshielded gradient coils design for magnetic resonance imaging1494(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4764597View Description Hide Description
One of the most important concepts for obtaining an image using MRI is the use of magnetic field gradients. There have been developed different techniques to improve the quality of the magnetic field gradients that allow high strength gradient fields that can be rapidly switched on and off for fast imaging modalities, large homogeneous-gradient-volume or minimum inductance. This work is focused on a comparison between two methods based in the target field method proposed by Turner to build cylindrical unshielded gradient coils. Carlson proposed a current distribution using a Fourier series for a coil of finite length (CAHM). Another solution was proposed by Chronik [4] that adds a set of current constraints forcing the current to lie over a certain length (CCMI). A transverse head gradient coil for imaging application has been implemented in the MATLAB software language and used to create a gradient coil using the CCMI and CAHM methods.
Fractal dynamics of heartbeat time series of young persons with metabolic syndrome1494(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4764598View Description Hide Description
Many physiological systems have been in recent years quantitatively characterized using fractal analysis. We applied it to study heart variability of young subjects with metabolic syndrome (MS); we examined the RR time series (time between two R waves in ECG) with the detrended fluctuation analysis (DFA) method, the Higuchi's fractal dimension method and the multifractal analysis to detect the possible presence of heart problems. The results show that although the young persons have MS, the majority do not present alterations in the heart dynamics. However, there were cases where the fractal parameter values differed significantly from the healthy people values.
Heat flux measurement in biological tissues by photothermal beam deflection1494(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4764599View Description Hide Description
Heat conduction in biological species depends on their structural composition, characterizing heat conduction property offers important information about the physiological function in vital organs. We propose a heat flux measurement technique based in the photothermal beam deflection to detect changes in thermal properties of biological tissue. The heat flux sensor has a sensitivity of 46.65[μW/(mW/cm2)]. We present some preliminary results for measurements of heat conduction in chicken tissue.
Pulse-echo sound speed estimation using second order speckle statistics1494(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4764600View Description Hide Description
This work presents a phantom-based evaluation of a method for estimating soft-tissue speeds of sound using pulse-echo data. The method is based on the improvement of image sharpness as the sound speed value assumed during beamforming is systematically matched to the tissue sound speed. The novelty of this work is the quantitative assessment of image sharpness by measuring the resolution cell size from the autocovariance matrix for echo signals from a random distribution of scatterers thus eliminating the need of strong reflectors. Envelope data were obtained from a fatty-tissue mimicking (FTM) phantom (sound speed = 1452 m/s) and a nonfatty-tissue mimicking (NFTM) phantom (1544 m/s) scanned with a linear array transducer on a clinical ultrasound system. Dependence on pulse characteristics was tested by varying the pulse frequency and amplitude. On average, sound speed estimation errors were −0.7% for the FTM phantom and −1.1% for the NFTM phantom. In general, no significant difference was found among errors from different pulse frequencies and amplitudes. The method is currently being optimized for the differentiation of diffuse liver diseases.
Dosimetric evaluation of PLATO and Oncentra treatment planning systems for High Dose Rate (HDR) brachytherapy gynecological treatments1494(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4764601View Description Hide Description
This study compares the dosimetric differences in HDR brachytherapy treatment plans calculated with Nucletron's PLATO and Oncentra MasterPlan treatment planning systems (TPS). Ten patients (1 T1b, 1 T2a, 6 T2b, 2 T4) having cervical carcinoma, median age of 43.5 years (range, 34-79 years) treated with tandem & ring applicator in our institution were selected retrospectively for this study. For both Plato and Oncentra TPS, the same orthogonal films anterior-posterior (AP) and lateral were used to manually draw the prescription and anatomical points using definitions from the Manchester system and recommendations from the ICRU report 38. Data input for PLATO was done using a digitizer and Epson Expression 10000XL scanner was used for Oncentra where the points were selected on the images in the screen. The prescription doses for these patients were 30 Gy to points right A (RA) and left A (LA) delivered in 5 fractions with Ir-192 HDR source. Two arrangements: one dwell position and two dwell positions on the tandem were used for dose calculation. The doses to the patient points right B (RB) and left B (LB), and to the organs at risk (OAR), bladder and rectum for each patient were calculated. The mean dose and the mean percentage difference in dose calculated by the two treatment planning systems were compared. Paired t-tests were used for statistical analysis. No significant differences in mean RB, LB, bladder and rectum doses were found with p-values > 0.14. The mean percent difference of doses in RB, LB, bladder and rectum are found to be less than 2.2%, 1.8%, 1.3% and 2.2%, respectively. Dose calculations based on the two different treatment planning systems were found to be consistent and the treatment plans can be made with either system in our department without any concern.


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New research suggests that timber harvesting could release carbon stored in soil and potentially offset the emission-slashing benefits of biofuel.
Woody biomass accounts for roughly 75% of global biofuel production, but it could affect carbon emissions more than previously believed.
Deep mineral soil, which stores more than 50% of the carbon in forest soils, may contribute greater increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide than researchers originally thought, according to a new study led by Dartmouth College.
"Our paper suggests that increased reliance on wood may have the unintended effect of increasing the transfer of carbon from the mineral soil to the atmosphere," explains Andrew Friedland, a Dartmouth professor and co-author of the study. "So the intended goal of reducing carbon in the atmosphere may not be met."
Atmospheric studies don't typically take into account carbon stored in deep soil because it was believed to be unaffected by timber harvesting. Carbon responses vary depending on harvesting intensity, surface disturbance, and soil type, but the new findings indicate that such analysis should include a consideration of forest carbon cycles, researchers say.
For more information, see the study's full results in Global Change Biology-Bioenergy.
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Like much of the rest of the country, my family will be glued to the final of Britain's Got Talent this weekend.
It's addictive and uplifting viewing. And beyond the entertainment, I find myself thinking it's also a good reminder of what works in a business presentation.
Am I for real in saying that? Well, here are 10 pitch reminders I picked up from the semi-finals…
• You've got to have a USP. If you look like all the other acts, there's no real reason to choose you – however good you are.
• Keep things simple. You need a killer theme that holds the whole performance together. Anything else confuses.
• Be memorable. During the semi-finals I watched all 45 performances, but one week on only a couple stick in the mind.
• Show your passion. If you don't seem to care about what you do, why should your audience care about you? In a more business (or political) context, Teddy Roosevelt said it brilliantly: "No one cares how much you know, until they know you care."
• Be true to what you're good at. If you try to be something you're not, the judges will buzz you out.
• Make a human connection. The acts with a great human-interest story have an edge over those that don't.
• That said, I suspect that – in the end – talent will out. However great a personality you've got, if the content is absent from your act, you won't end up on the winner's podium.
• Remember the big picture. The judges in the room are swayed by what the audience thinks. Be plugged into the ultimate buyers.
• Prepare well – not just for the main act, but for the Q&A section at the end. Saying the right words at that moment can melt hearts and land trophies.
• Never argue with the feedback you're given. You only come across sounding defensive and crass.
And if you're interested in who I think will win, well, what do I know? But it might be a close-run thing between Jack Pack and Bars and Melody.
Martin MacConnol is chief executive of Wardour


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Landslides can happen just about anywhere. But California, where an entire town is under siege, and these other states are at much greater risk.
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The Longest Ice Block Bath from China
In every year, China always held a unique bath tradition for men that also held as a huge competition. The goal of this competition is to take the new record of the most strong men ever in that year. This is also well known as ice block bath tradition in China.
This ice block bath tradition is usually held on the New Year's eve, when the snow is falls down slowly and the winter is come to their town. The men who want to follow this competition will be placed on the cube and their body will be covered with ice block until their neck. Many people just comes around them to keep the safety of the men who follow this competition, and there are also some medical experts that stay in the area.
Wim Hof, a Dutch people, is the holder of the world's record on this competition. He takes the longest ice block bath tradition, for 115 minutes. The previous record holder is Chen Kecai. In this year, Kecai want to break his previous record with Jim Songhao. Kecai starts to shivering after 40 minutes, but the doctor said that Kecai still can continue the competition. And, he stay in the block for 118 minutes, break Wim Hof's record. But unfortunately, Jim Songhao just stay a little bit longer than him, for 120 minutes. Well, the holder of the ice block bath tradition record this year is holded by Jim Songhao then.


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Soldier Dies-Little Brother,Sister,Mother,Dad Sing/Beach Boys,Dylan Reference
KEVIN LAWRENCE O'DONNELL: PRODUCER, LYRICS, MUSIC, VOCALS, RHYTHM GUITAR. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. SO Sorry, AdRev.net. put ads on this video, something I've never done.. My Kind Audience, I've put this notice up before: not my brother or son, but influenced by my Father's and Older Brother's service.("Camaraderie Transcending Nationalities")LYRICS: LITTLE BROTHER Sings 1ST: Big Brother, My Brother,
I love you as no other,
For you are a hero to me.
And as I run unto your open arms,
Big Brother, You will always be...
Carry Me!
(Please carry me...)
LITTLE SISTER Sings:
Big Brother, My Brother,
Where has your shoulder gone?
The one you would bring to me
and I would rest my head upon.
And I would tell you of the boys,
Those that stole my heart.
and you would brush the tears away from my eyes...,
and tell me-
"Love Does Never-Ever Die..."
Then why have you left me all alone?
Just me and Brian Wilson "In My Room,"
"In my room,
In my room..."
LITTLE BROTHER & SISTER SING TOGETHER:Chorus:
We Love You,
We Miss You.
In our hearts we will always kiss you...
As your Soul Flies Clear and So Free.
And we will wait upon the Forever Sands of the Shore That waits Upon the Sea...
THE MOTHER Sings:
I remember when The Troubadour,
Would sing to us about "The Masters of War."
Well, I don't want to hear that song no more-
'til he sings to me...,
What'd my little boy die for?!
(What'd my little boy die for...?)
The TV Scoreboard up it came,
Mr. Newsman-If it's all the same,
Don't want no numbers for our little boys' names.
Gave me a number for my little boy's name!-His Name!
Some damn number, some damn number
for my little boy's name...
How I Love You!
Oh God, I miss You!
THE DAD Sings:
Sweet Little Darling Child of Mine,
When you were 2 or 3,
You went running to your Mama's side-
Cryin', "Mama, Oh Mama, I fell and I scraped my knee...!"
Oh,I remember, I remember, I remember,
You were 2 maybe 3...
Sweet Little Darling Boy of Mine,
Lying in Your Father's Arms...
Warmed by His Breast of Eternal Love...
He Will protect you.
He will protect you.
I could not protect you from all harms!
(Sweet Little Darlin' Boy of mIne...)
How we Love You,
Oh, We Miss You!
In our Hearts, in our hearts, in our hearts
We we always kiss You,
As your soul, as your soul, as your soul,
Flies Clear and So Free...
And We Will Wait Upon The Forever Sands
of the Shore as it Waits Upon the Sea....
We Love You...
We Miss You...
We Love You...
We Miss You..
Kevin Lawrence O'Donnell:Producer, Lyrics, Music, Vocals, Rhythm Guitar./Chad Goodstein, Engineer, all other Instruments. Copyright 2009, One Mans Life Productions.


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This competition is now closed for new entries and unfortunately any sent through from now on will not be considered for the prize. Thanks to everyone who entered, we will be getting in touch with the winners shortly and the explanations we liked the most will be put up on the blog as well.
Just to let you know, my Gran didn't even bother to ask this time around which was a relief but a couple of Great Aunts did, and I think they got it!


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Age of Iron
by J.M. Coetzee
Bheki Timeline and Summary
- Bheki arrives at Mrs. Curren's house with his mother and sisters.
- Bheki and his friend beat up on Vercueil.
- Bheki and his friend sleep in the garage without asking Mrs. Curren's permission.
- Mrs. Curren confronts Bheki about how he didn't ask for permission to sleep in her car. He doesn't respond.
- Bheki and his friend go for a bike ride. The police chase them and then force them to crash into the door of a plumbing truck.
- Bheki declares that the police are terrorists.
- Bheki, Vercueil, Florence, and Mrs. Curren drive to the hospital. Bheki's friend isn't there. They go to another hospital, Groote Schuur.
- Bheki gets killed.


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Gold Grabbing Attention Ahead of G20
World Bank Chief Robert Zoellick's call to revive debate about using gold as a popular standard for currency exchange rates has given the precious metal support and sparked a vicious debate about how good/bad/horrible/scary returning to a gold standard would be.
Mr. Zoellick's cage-rattling statement comes just ahead of the G20 confab in South Korea. Global policymakers are worried about the U.S.'s latest bid to revive its economy (QE2), fretting about the huge amount of debt to be raised next year ($10.2 trillion) and wondering if a new monetary system is needed to steady things.
For thousands of years, gold set the monetary standard and its value in other currencies was little changed. Gold cost $38 an ounce in 1968, and it had cost $35 an ounce 42 years earlier. But that quickly changed. Gold expert Tim Green says "after centuries of a fixed price, [gold] was now a moving target." Today – 42 years after 1968 – gold is nearly $1400 an ounce.
That huge move has folks wondering if the current system of floating exchange rates really works, prompting Mr. Zoellick's comments. Reaction has broken down predictably between those who hate the gold standard (most sane people) and those who miss it (more smart people than you'd imagine).
Brad Delong, University of California-Berkeley Economist sounds the trumpet for the anti-gold standard brigades with his unsubtly titled "In Which Bob Zoellick Makes His Play for the Stupidest Man Alive Crown."
UBS quickly called the notion of a return to the gold standard absurd.
Martin Wolf ends up in about the same place as UBS, but does so very elegantly. His link-rich post is an excellent way to get up to speed on this current debate.
My pal Matt must be cringing. He has long derided the shiny metal, calling it Old Yeller. Hard to believe this dog is still barking, eh Matt?
As Mr. Zoellick gets pounded and pilloried by the usual suspects, there are intellectual redoubts that will most likely rise to his defense (it's still early!). The Journal's editorial page has been friendly to gold standard thinking for some time, most recently publishing a piece by Charles Kadlec that noted no global financial mayhem occurred while the U.S. stuck to the gold standard from 1944 to 1971.
On Oct. 16, the father of the euro, Prof. Robert Mundell, argued on the Journal's editorial pages for a fixed-exchange system of some sort. He says that the post-WWII system "broke down" and "Not because of fixed rates. Fixed exchange rates operate between California and New York . . . the system broke down because there was no mechanism to keep the world price level in line with the price of gold."
Cato and Auburn's von Mises Institute have also longed for a return to gold.
So, back to the gold standard? Or not? Let us know!


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rogerfederer.com - Roger makes it 42!
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Roger makes it 42!
Roger coasted to a 6-3, 6-3 win over Britain's Tim Henman today to capture his first Japan Open title. He took control early, taking advantage of a double fault to break the 10th-seeded Henman and go up 4-2 before closing out the first set with an ace.
As Roger had announced it was special to play against his good friend Tim. They had been out for dinner together earlier this week where Tim had even tried his talent as a chef. "It's been a great year so far," Roger said."To come here for the first time and win this tournament is a great feeling. I hope to come back next year and defend the title."
The victory in Tokyo is Roger's 42nd overall tournament title, he is now back to level with Martina Hingis. His impressive stats now look even better with a 9th victory in a 13th final (out of 14 tournaments played) this year.
Next up are the events in Madrid, Basel (where his fans from home are most eager to see him play) and Paris-Bercy as well as the Masters in Shanghai.
Thank you for your thrilling play to win the Japan Open.
Also I appreciate your taking time to write
very informative and interesiting blog.
I am especially happy that you showed interest and understanding in Japnese culture as well as Ja
Your first title in JAPAN, es fantastic to see you again with the tropheo of winner.
All the best.
This is really great!!! Congratulations!!!
Even without TV coverage, It wasn't hard to imagine how good you have been.
Hope you bring this good fortune to your next tourney in Madrid.
God bless always
You are the real SAMURAI!!!!!!!
for wining your first title in Japan
"alwas great job, congratulations, Roger!"
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by Jane Austen
Emma Love Quotes
How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
I certainly will not persuade myself to feel more than I do. I am quite enough in love. I should be sorry to be more. (31.2)
Emma manages to talk herself out of love as soon as she imagines herself in it! Note, though, that even Emma is influenced by universal maxims about love. No one gets to be truly individual in an Austen novel.
Quote #5
[…] they say every body is in love once in their lives, and I shall have been let off easily. (31.4)
Emma's pragmatism in matters of the heart is in fine form here. Notice that she's the one persuading herself to be in love. No one else is really involved.


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Technology Transfer Network - OAR Policy and Guidance
and HOW TO COMMENT
- On December 13, 2005, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule that removes methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) from the list of toxic air pollutants the Agency is required to regulate under the Clean Air Act.
- After extensive technical review and consideration of public comments, EPA has concluded that potential exposures to MEK that is emitted from certain industrial processes may not reasonably be anticipated to cause human health or environmental problems.
- MEK is used as a solvent in the surface coatings industry, specifically in manufacturing vinyl lacquers, some lacquers and acrylics. Industries also use MEK for producing adhesives, magnetic tapes, printing inks, degreasing and cleaning fluids, as a dewaxing agent for lubricating oils and as an intermediate in the production of antioxidants and perfumes.
- EPA reviewed MEK exposure and health effects in response to a petition from the American Chemistry Council and completed an analysis to determine if there were grounds to grant the petition.
- EPA's final rule removes MEK from a list of 188 air toxics for which EPA is required to develop national, technology-based emissions control standards. However, emissions of MEK will continue to be regulated as a volatile organic compound because of its contribution to the formation of ground-level ozone (smog). Facilities emitting MEK in areas not meeting national ambient air quality standards for ozone remain subject to volatile organic compound emissions limits through other Clean Air Act programs.
- The Clean Air Act requires EPA to regulate 188 compounds that are listed as toxic air pollutants.
- The law allows EPA to consider petitions to modify the list, by adding or removing substances. To date, EPA has removed caprolactam (1996), long chain glycol ethers (2000), and ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (2004) from the air toxics list. The Agency denied a petition to remove methanol from the air toxics list in 2001.
- Any person may petition EPA to modify the air toxics list by adding or removing one or more substances. Petitioners seeking to remove a substance must demonstrate that there are adequate data to determine that emissions, outdoor concentrations, bioaccumulation, or atmospheric deposition of the substance may not reasonably be anticipated to damage human health or the environment.
- Once EPA receives a petition, it conducts two reviews: a completeness review to determine whether there is sufficient information on which to base a decision; and a technical review to evaluate the merits of the petition.
- During the technical review, EPA considers both information contained in the petition and information received from the public to determine whether the petition satisfies the requirements of the Clean Air Act. Once that comprehensive review is complete, EPA decides whether to propose removing the substance from the air toxics list.
- The American Chemistry Council submitted its original petition in November 1996 and provided additional materials in August 1998.
- In July 1999, EPA published a Federal Register notice announcing that the petition was complete and requesting technical information on the toxicity and health effects of MEK. EPA received fewer than 20 comments in response to that announcement.
- In May 2003, EPA proposed to remove methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) from the list of toxic air pollutants the Agency is required to regulate under the Clean Air Act. After carefully considering the 57 comments received on the proposal and reviewing scientific data demonstrating MEKs low toxicity, EPA has taken final action to delist MEK as a hazardous air pollutant.
- In a separate action on June 30, 2005, EPA published a final rule to remove the requirement for companies to report MEK emissions to the EPA's Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).
- In March of 1998, EPA denied a petition to remove MEK from the TRI list. The American Chemistry Council challenged EPA's decision in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
- On March 26, 2004, the District Court upheld EPA's petition denial on the basis that EPA's denial of the petition was lawful and appropriate. The American Chemistry Council appealed the District Court's decision to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
- On May 10, 2005, the D.C. Circuit Court vacated the District Court's decision and remanded "... so that it can direct EPA to delete MEK from the TRI." The Circuit Court issued its mandate on June 13, 2005.
- Copies of the original petition and its supporting information are available for public inspection and copying at the following address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center (6102), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460.
- For further information including the final rule and the Federal Register notice once published, go to EPAs web site at https://www.epa.gov/ttn/oarpg. Click on recent actions.


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ATLANTA - Paul Johnson didn't mince words when assessing Georgia Tech's loss at Notre Dame.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - No. 14 Georgia Tech couldn't fix its mistakes fast enough against eighth-ranked Notre Dame.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Notre Dame wide receiver Will Fuller finds it hard to believe the eighth-ranked Fighting Irish are underdogs at home against No. 14 Georgia Tech.
ATLANTA - Now that all the fun and games are over, Georgia Tech is about to begin its real season with a matchup at No. 8 Notre Dame.
ATLANTA - Paul Johnson wouldn't mind every game playing out like this.
The Georgia Tech Gainesville Alumni Network is hosting a viewing party for the Georgia Tech game against Notre Dame at 3 p.m. on Sept. 19 at Mellow Mushroom Pizza on Green Street in Gainesville.
ATLANTA - At Georgia Tech, the triple-option offense gets all the headlines.
For Georgia Tech, it's like another opener.
ATLANTA - Freshman Marcus Marshall ran for 184 yards and two long touchdowns in his college debut, Patrick Skov scored three TDs in his first game at Georgia Tech, and the No. 16 Yellow Jackets romped to a 69-6 victory over Alcorn State on Thursday night.
ATLANTA - Justin Thomas has a bunch of new guys around him heading into Thursday night's opener.
ATLANTA - So much for being the scrappy underdog with the throwback running game.
ATLANTA - Even with 11 wins in 2014, Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson kept thinking his team was living on the edge.
GREENSBORO, N.C. - The Atlantic Coast Conference recently has produced a Heisman Trophy winner, a No. 1 overall draft pick, a BCS champion and a playoff team.
ATLANTA - Broderick Snoddy is Georgia Tech's only current running back who ran for more than 18 yards last season.
ATLANTA - Defensive tackle Adam Gotsis is pleased Georgia Tech is drawing some respect in preseason polls and rankings. If the Yellow Jackets live up to their own expectations, more accolades are on the way.
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