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The city of Irving's Housing and Human Services Department, along with the Community Lenders of Texas, will present a first-time home buyers fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Senter Recreation Center, 901 S. Senter Road.
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The 2013 World Games begins on July 25 and culminates on August 4. During that span, over 4,000 athletes will compete in over 30 sports to be recognized individually as well as for their respective countries.
What separates the World Games from the Olympics and other more well-known international competitions?
The sports.
The events featured at the World Games are more diverse and less traditional. They are broken into the following six categories:
|Artistic and Dance Sports
|Ball Sports
|Martial Arts
|Precision Sports
|Strength Sports
|Trend Sports
|Acrobatic Gymnastics
|Beach Handball
|Billiard Sports
|Body Building
|Aerobic Gymnastics
|Canoe Polo
|Boules Sports
|Underwater Sports: Fin Swimming
|Artistic Roller Skating
|Tug of War
|Water Ski, Wakeboard
|Dance Sport
|Indoor Hockey
|Casting Sport
|Air Sports: Parachuting, Paragliding
|Rhythmic Gymnastics
|Field Archery
|Canoe Marathon
|Trampoline Gymnastics
|Tumbling Gymnastics
|Flying Disc
|Roller Hockey
|Rugby Sevens
|Roller Inline Hockey
|Speed Roller Skating
|Sport Climbing
The WorldGames.org
Click here to see the full schedule of events.
Some of the more interesting sports that you won't find in the Olympics or in other major international competitions are korfball and traditional tug of war.
Korfball is a mixed-gender event that evolved from basketball. Teams of four men and four women oppose each other with men from one team facing men from the other team and likewise with the female counterparts.
The game is designed to be the ultimate test of teamwork and doesn't involve dribbling. Nate Robinson would hate korfball. Here's a look at the sport in action:
Korfball play begins on August 2 at the 2013 World Games.
The Tug of War concept is something many of us are familiar with, but on a world-class level it is something different entirely.
At the 2013 World Games, six men's teams will begin competition on July 27, while the women will compete in an indoor version of the event beginning on July 28. Perhaps there is no more simplistic theme to an event than that of the tug of war.
Very strong and strategic athletes will attempt to pull another team of strong and strategic athletes over a designated line to earn victory. Here's a look at the event from the 2009 World Games.
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The striker swept the ball home from inside the area after the hosts had failed to cut out a ball from the right to leave them still without a win this term.
Lee Miller came within inches of giving Carlisle a third-minute lead when his header from James Berrett's cross came back off the bar with goalkeeper Chris Neal beaten.
However, they were very nearly exposed by Richard Duffy's diagonal ball which found Pope in acres of space just outside the penalty area. He drilled a shot low but Mark Gillespie was quick to get down and make the save.
One of Carlisle's three debutants, on-loan Swindon defender Troy Archibald-Henville, missed a great chance three minutes before half-time, heading Berrett's corner over the top from inside the six-yard box.
Danger signals flashed for the hosts straight after the break when Louis Dodds' shot on the turn looked to be going in until Danny Livesey cleared off the line.
The Cumbrians should have grabbed the lead inside the last minute of normal time when Brad Potts snatched at a chance five yards out and poked his shot over the bar.
It proved costly too as Pope stepped up to give Vale the win.
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We love Walmart's website. We really do. Here's a nice lamp that you can't buy. At all. Deal with it.
(Thanks, Evan!)
We love Walmart's website. We really do. Here's a nice lamp that you can't buy. At all. Deal with it.
(Thanks, Evan!)
Guess I'll have to go to Target and buy it for $50.
@The Name's Ash78, Housewares: The $20 premium is for aisles that you can walk in, a decibel level that you can hear your shopping partner, and a checkout process that takes less than 30 minutes. Also, for actually having the item you need in stock.
@punkrawka: Fair enough…Unless you need something in hardware, garden, auto, tools, or basically anything else besides clothes, toys, or beauty. I'm shocked TGT even bothers with those things anymore.
@The Name's Ash78, Housewares: Don't forget baby items. Plenty on display, none to buy!
@punkrawka: Also, Target throws a no-trampling to death fee in there. Commies.
@punkrawka: Forgot also, safe working conditions, health coverage for employees, non-sexist employment policies…the fact that they don't work their employees in the store overnight without asking them…
I consider Walmart a genetic wasteland. Every Walmart you go to has the same calibur people wandering around. If downtown Manhattan had a Walmart, if you went in on a Sunday you'd see groups of people 4 generations deep complete with the granny in the scooter that is more annoying than her whiny grandson and more dangerous than her son in his 15 year old Ford F150.
@snowburnt: Caliber. Sorry, I'm a spelling nazi, but it's not my fault.
@pigbearpug: And I agree with you!
@The Name's Ash78, Housewares: Or just go to Amazon and order it for $1-2 less and yay free shipping!
@apronk: I like the cut of your jib. And don't forget the old "deferred taxation."
I work tirelessly to keep track of all of my tax-free online purchases in order to pay my state by April 15, as I'm sure all the rest of you do, as well!
Perhaps they have a mail-order catalog you can use.
@MeSoHornsby: Or just go to an employees house or yard sale. Maybe you can buy it there. It's entirely possible said places will have much Target stock in them anyway.
If at anytime you put in your zip code and the item is not in your local store, it will say that :/
@silver-bolt: It says that regardless of zip code
@silver-bolt: See the picture. It doesn't say "not available in store," it says "Not sold in stores", plural, as in any store.
A quick search on Walmart.com now won't turn up the item- must have been a temporary mistake as it was being pulled off the online store.
@JazzmanSA80: It still there. Scroll down the page and click on the baby blue one.
It's a clearance item…likely means the item is simply sold out and not removed from the site yet.
@morganlh85: Well the other sites like Best Buy, Target, etc on their website, if it is sold out then it is marked as sold out. These marking indicate that they still have them available but you can't buy them in stores or online.
@midwestkel: Where does it say it's available. It says it's Not Sold in Stores and Not Sold Online. Sounds pretty unavailable to me.
I saw a lot of this over the weekend. It normally happens when an item is only going to be sold in-store or online after a specific date, but it is posted sooner. Seeing as the lamp is on clearance, it looks to be more of an inventory clusterf%*k.
available online for me and only $29.98. SWEET! but i'm still not buying it.
There were alot of these during black Friday. I think they sometimes list sale items online before they offer them like placeholders.
Looks like you can purchase the lamp now…
I took this screenshot just a minute ago:
From this page:
((I didn't put in a zipcode to find my local stores))
@lintacious: That's blue, not baby blue.
Look at the item name in the picture at the top of the article.
I've noticed that this happens a lot for popular or big ticket items. I think they purposely leave items up for a few weeks to help with search engine optimization. Just a guess.
My favorite thing about wal-mart's online store is the function to see if an item is in stock locally. I tried to buy GH world tour a couple of weeks ago and every walmart in the area had it "in-stock". I called before wasting my time…and none could lay a hand on it.
@skipjack: Yeah, as someone who works at a Walmart, I can tell you that find in store thing isn't always (read: never) accurate.
@odhen: With as many items as wal-mart has, it's amazing that they keep up with anything at all.
@skipjack: yeah, if it is anything like the retail chain I used to work at, the online thing only says if they had any (even if its only 1) in stock as of close the day before. So if anyone has come in since midnight and bought it, then the computers won't show it until the following day. It REALLY sucks trying to explain that to an irate customer who just drove 30 mins…blah blah – you get the idea.
@StellaBella07: That's why i have a phone. There's no reason to get upset at a store clerk because somethings not in stock.
"I'm sorry sir, what you wanted was in stock 10 seconds before you asked, but i decided to sacrifice it to the heathen god oo ee oo ah ah. He was pleased, and now he has granted me my 15 minute break."
I saw some curtains this weekend on their site that said the same thing. I took it to mean I wasn't meant to buy it.
But I wanna buy it!!!
This should have that famous picture of the angry baby yelling, "FOOK YOU, ONLINE SHOPPAH!"
Well if you like this same lamp in pink you can't get it either!!! [www.walmart.com]
This was funny the last time yall had one of these a few months ago, but I thought it was figured out then that WalMart lists items that are out of stock funny?
i love lamp
@busrid3r: I love desk.
Same thing as this:
I Love Lamp…
What a coincidence. Last week my desk lamp quit working, so I went to WalMart's website to see if they had anything similar (a goose-neck fluorescent) they did (it was listed as being available in stores) and so I printed out the page and went down to the local store. Couldn't find one on display so asked an associate and he told me they have never carried that style before. Okay – found a different lamp and got it instead. I went back to the website today after reading this article and lo and behold you can't even FIND the lamp I was looking at last week! I guess they pulled everything that they don't *REALLY* offer?
"Save money. Feel better."
Did you not just save $30 by not buying a garbage Wal-Mart lamp? lol
I think this was much ado about nothing, and you may have cruised by the site just as it was being updated. The item now shows as being available online and in stores (I didn't check specific locations). Time is 11:30 PM.
Thirty bucks for THAT lamp? Wal-Mart is doing everyone a favor by not selling it.
PS: I think it's ugly.
I also found this Men's "Big & Tall" Barbie backpack:
It's such a deal that they had to reduce the impact on margins somehow. Durrr!
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By Ms Angela Moncur (Huachuca)February 10, 2012
FORT HUACHUCA, Ariz. -- Lt. Gen. Michael Ferriter, Installation Management Command's commanding general, made Fort Huachuca his first continental United States installation visit since taking command in November.
Fresh from visiting garrisons overseas, Ferriter and his wife, Margie, spent Friday learning what makes Fort Huachuca's mission and installation unique to IMCOM, the Army and national defense.
Col. Timothy Faulkner, garrison commander, and Ferriter started the day at Libby Army Airfield where they were hosted to an aerial tour of the Fort and surrounding area by Customs and Border Protection partners. With over 940 square miles of restricted airspace from surface to 30,000 feet, LAAF is the Army's sixth busiest airfield supporting civilian and military aviation and home to Army, Marine and Air National Guard training for manned and unmanned flight.
After an overall view of the Fort, its proximity to the Mexico border and its high desert environment, Ferriter learned about the net-zero water and energy projects that make Fort Huachuca a leader in the Army for sustainability. Since 1991 the Fort has reduced its water use by 63 percent despite a 30 percent increase in supported missions here with lawn watering policies, waterless urinals, artificial turf and rooftop water capture systems among other projects.
In keeping with the IMCOM vision of providing consistent, quality services to support mission accomplishment and enhance Soldier and family well-being and readiness, Ferriter and his wife, Margie, also visited some of the Fort's "best practices," including the City of Sierra Vista Library partnership, the online identification card appointment system and the second busiest education center in the Army after Fort Bragg, N.C.
"It's all about customer service," Ferriter said.
In a side tour, Margie met with Army Community Service staff, Family Readiness Group leaders, Survivor Outreach Service staff and Soldier spouses.
Throughout the visit, Ferriter took time out to recognize Huachuca's heroes from across the installation, including the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security; the Directorate of Emergency Services; the Directorate of Public Works; the Directorate of Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation; and the Directorate of Human Resources.
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We bought these chairs to accompany the Mahogany Verona table. We are very pleased with their quality (real wood), sturdiness, and the fact that they came with no missing parts for assembly. Definitely a worthwhile purchase!
I debated about buying these chairs for over a month, and I am SO glad I bought them. They compliment my kitchen table very well. Color is spot on and the quality is impressive. These chairs are also very sturdy and heavy, which is a testament to their good craftsmanship. Another plus is that they came together without a hitch and all pre-drilled holes lined up perfectly! If you are thinking about buying these chairs, DO IT!
The chairs are gorgeous. They are sturdy when put together. They definitely need seat cushions, but overall I am pleased. One of our chairs came to us broken, that happens, but the part isn't fixable by the buyer. The chairs compliment my table.
These chairs are sturdy and heavy. They seem to be very good quality so far (only have them for about 3 weeks). Easy to assemble and comfortable. I bought 4 so I had to pay an $80 delivery surcharge, which I dreaded, but they are heavy, they were on sale and I got free shipping with a promo code that was offered on the site which saved me an extra $40 for shipping. Glad I bit the bullet and bought them. I have the bench, too, which I bought a while back. It is also very good quality.
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These are the chairs that my son and his fiancé picked out for their wedding gift. They live 4 hrs away from me. I ordered them on line and had them shipped to them. They received them in a timely manner and they love them! I am always pleased with World Market merchandise. Good quality for a good price!
Solid wood chairs with a timeless style!
We have been looking for a while for chairs for a custom made mahogany table we have. The table is a bit rustic, too. These chairs not only matched perfectly but they exceeded our expectation on how well made they are. They are heavy but my husband loves that about them. At first we were worried that the cross bars at the bottom weren't fitting right. The dowels were showing. But then we realized the last screws weren't placed yet and that tightened everything right up! We ordered 2 first to make sure we liked them and then ordered the second 2. Love them!!
These chairs are absolutely beautiful. I bought 8 of them to go with a rustic, 8 ft reclaimed barn wood dining table and they are the perfect match. They are very sturdy and easy to assemble. In addition, they arrived less than one week after ordering.
Just bought the chairs; ordered the table and bench I wanted the bench with a back felt it would be more comfortable; so far after putting the chairs together with ease ( super easy directions and great packing)! I cannot wait for the table and bench to arrive; debating on the buffet while it's on sale - I have looked at this set for almost two years and it continues to be my favorite by the look in the store and so far - I couldn't be happier with the chairs - wish I'd get another coupon quick for the buffet!
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Volume 131, Issue 20, 28 November 2009
Guided by ab initio calculations, Fourier transform microwave rotation spectra in the 6.5–22 GHz region are obtained for the complex formed between trans-1,2-difluoroethylene and hydrogen fluoride, including the normal isotopomer and two singly substituted species in natural abundance. Spectra are also obtained for the analogous three species formed using deuterium fluoride. Analysis of the spectra provides rotational and hyperfine constants that are used to determine a structure for trans-CHFCHF–HF. This structure is similar to that obtained for 1,1-difluoroethylene-HF [H. O. Leung et al., J. Chem. Phys.131, 204301 (2009)] in that a primary, hydrogen bonding interaction exists between the HF donor and a F atom acceptor on the 1,2-difluoroethylene moiety, while a secondary interaction occurs between the F atom on the HF molecule and the H atom cis to the hydrogen-bonded F atom on the substituted ethylene and causes the hydrogen bond to deviate from linearity. Because the two F atoms and the two H atoms in trans-1,2-difluoroethylene form electrostatically equivalent pairs, the structure of the complex with HF provides insight into the contribution of steric effects to the observed geometries of fluoroethylene-protic acid complexes. A comparison of the observed hydrogen bond lengths and deviations from linearity in 1,1-difluoroethylene-HF and trans-1,2-difluoroethylene-HF suggests that the F atoms in trans-1,2-difluoroethylene are more nucleophilic than those in 1,1-difluoroethylene and that the H atoms are similarly more acidic. Ab initio calculations of electrostatic potentials mapped onto total electron density surfaces for these two molecules support these conclusions.
Universal nonexponential relaxation: Complex dynamics in simple liquids131(2009); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3265862View Description Hide Description
The dynamics of the noble-gas liquids underlies that of all liquids making them an important prototypical model system. Using optical Kerr-effect spectroscopy we show that for argon, krypton, and xenon, both the librational and diffusional contributions to the spectrum are surprisingly complex. The diffusional relaxation appears as a stretched-exponential, such as widely found in studies of structured (e.g., glass-forming) liquids and as predicted by mode-coupling theory. We show that this behavior is remarkably similar to that measured in water and suggest that it is a fundamental or universal property.
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Obtaining Hartree–Fock and density functional theory doubly excited states with Car–Parrinello density matrix search131(2009); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3266564View Description Hide Description
The calculation of doubly excited states is one of the major problems plaguing the modern day excited state workhorse methodology of linear response time dependent Hartree–Fock (TDHF) and density function theory (TDDFT). We have previously shown that the use of a resonantly tuned field within real-time TDHF and TDDFT is able to simultaneously excite both the and electrons to achieve the two-electron excited states of minimal basis and [C. M. Isborn and X. Li, J. Chem. Phys.129, 204107 (2008)]. We now extend this method to many electron systems with the use of our Car–Parrinello density matrix search (CP-DMS) with a first-principles fictitious mass method for wave function optimization [X. Li, C. L. Moss, W. Liang, and Y. Feng, J. Chem. Phys.130, 234115 (2009)]. Real-time TDHF/TDDFT is used during the application of the laser field perturbation, driving the electron density toward the doubly excited state. The CP-DMS method then converges the density to the nearest stationary state. We present these stationary state doubly excited stateenergies and properties at the HF and DFT levels for , , lithium hydride, ethylene, and butadiene.
Semiclassical electron correlation operator131(2009); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3266578View Description Hide Description
The concept of the correlation operator, introduced 10 years ago as a possible method to model the electron correlation effects with single determinant wave functions [Rassolov, J. Chem. Phys.110, 3672 (1999)], is revisited. We derive a semiclassical limit of the correlation operator in weakly correlated systems and give its coordinate space representation. Application of this operator to the atomic systems, such as computations of energies of the neutral atoms, energies of the cations, and spin states energy gaps, demonstrates capabilities and limitations of this concept.
Quantum mechanical corrections to simulated shock Hugoniot temperatures131(2009); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3262710View Description Hide Description
We present a straightforward method for the inclusion of quantum nuclear vibrational effects in molecular dynamics calculations of shock Hugoniot temperatures. Using a Grüneisen equation of state and a quasiharmonic approximation to the vibrational energies, we derive a simple, postprocessing method for calculation of the quantum corrected Hugoniot temperatures. We have used our novel technique on ab initio simulations of shock compressed water and methane. Our results indicate significantly closer agreement with all available experimental temperature data for these two systems. Our formalism can be easily applied to a number of different shock compressed molecular liquids or solids, and has the potential to decrease the large uncertainties inherent in many experimental Hugoniot temperature measurements of these systems.
Comparative study of multireference perturbative theories for ground and excited states131(2009); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3265769View Description Hide Description
Three recently developed multireference perturbation theories (PTs)—generalized Van Vleck PT (GVVPT), state-specific multireference PT (SS-MRPT), and multiconfiguration PT (MCPT)–are briefly reviewed and compared numerically on representative examples, at the second order of approximations. We compute the dissociation potential curve of the LiH molecule and the system at various geometries, both in the ground and in the first excited singlet state. Furthermore, the ethylene twisting process is studied. Both Møller–Plesset (MP) and Epstein–Nesbet partition are used for MCPT and SS-MRPT, while GVVPT uses MP partitioning. An important thrust in our comparative study is to ascertain the degree of interplay of dynamical and nondynamical correlation for both ground and excited states. The same basis set and the same set of orbitals are used in all calculations to keep artifactual differences away when comparing the results. Nonparallelity error is used as a measure of the performance of the respective theories. Significant differences among the three methods appear when an intruder state is present. Additionally, difficulties arise (a) in MCPT when the choice of a pivot determinant becomes problematic, and (b) in SS-MRPT when there are small coefficients of the model function and there is implicit division by these coefficients, which generates a potential instability of the solutions. Ways to alleviate these latter shortcomings are suggested.
Symmetries of the master equation and long-lived states of nuclear spins131(2009); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3265852View Description Hide Description
In terms of the master equation of relaxation, long-lived states in systems of interacting spin-1/2 nuclei are described as those with eigenvalues much less than the characteristic rate. It is demonstrated that degeneracies of correlations between interacting dipole-dipole pairs are responsible for their presence. The case is considered in full detail.
- Gas Phase Dynamics and Structure: Spectroscopy, Molecular Interactions, Scattering, and Photochemistry
Fourier transform microwave spectroscopy and molecular structure of the 1,1-difluoroethylene-hydrogen fluoride complex131(2009); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3250865View Description Hide Description
Fourier transform microwave rotation spectra in the 7–21 GHz region are obtained for the complex formed between 1,1-difluoroethylene and hydrogen fluoride, including the normal isotopomer and two singly substituted species obtained in natural abundance. Spectra are also obtained for the analogous three species formed using deuterium fluoride. Analysis of the spectra provides rotational and hyperfine constants that are used, in combination with information from the analogous complex, 1,1-difluoroethylene-acetylene, to determine a structure for . This structure is similar to that obtained for vinyl fluoride-HF [G. C. Cole and A. C. Legon, Chem. Phys. Lett.400, 419 (2004)] in that a primary, hydrogen bonding interaction exists between the HF donor and a F atom acceptor on the 1,1-difluoroethylene moiety, while a secondary interaction occurs between the F atom on the HF molecule and the H atom cis to the hydrogen-bonded F atom on the substituted ethylene and causes the hydrogen bond to deviate from linearity. A comparison of the structures of 1,1-difluoroethylene complexes with the protic acids HF, HCl, and HCCH demonstrates that the hydrogen bond length increases with decreasing gas-phase acid strength, whereas a comparison of HF complexes with vinyl fluoride, 1,1-difluoroethylene, and 1,1,2-trifluoroethylene indicates that the nucleophilicity of the F atoms decreases with increasing fluorine substitution, but that the secondary interaction length is remarkably similar in all three complexes.
Fourier transform microwave spectroscopy and molecular structure of the trans-1,2-difluoroethylene-hydrogen fluoride complex131(2009); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3246841View Description Hide Description
Guided by ab initio calculations, Fourier transform microwave rotation spectra in the 6.5–22 GHz region are obtained for the complex formed between trans-1,2-difluoroethylene and hydrogen fluoride, including the normal isotopomer and two singly substituted species in natural abundance. Spectra are also obtained for the analogous three species formed using deuterium fluoride. Analysis of the spectra provides rotational and hyperfine constants that are used to determine a structure for trans-CHFCHF–HF. This structure is similar to that obtained for 1,1-difluoroethylene-HF [H. O. Leung et al., J. Chem. Phys.131, 204301 (2009)] in that a primary, hydrogen bonding interaction exists between the HF donor and a F atom acceptor on the 1,2-difluoroethylene moiety, while a secondary interaction occurs between the F atom on the HF molecule and the H atom cis to the hydrogen-bonded F atom on the substituted ethylene and causes the hydrogen bond to deviate from linearity. Because the two F atoms and the two H atoms in trans-1,2-difluoroethylene form electrostatically equivalent pairs, the structure of the complex with HF provides insight into the contribution of steric effects to the observed geometries of fluoroethylene-protic acid complexes. A comparison of the observed hydrogen bond lengths and deviations from linearity in 1,1-difluoroethylene-HF and trans-1,2-difluoroethylene-HF suggests that the F atoms in trans-1,2-difluoroethylene are more nucleophilic than those in 1,1-difluoroethylene and that the H atoms are similarly more acidic. Ab initio calculations of electrostatic potentials mapped onto total electron density surfaces for these two molecules support these conclusions.
Construction of theoretical hybrid potential energy curves for131(2009); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3259841View Description Hide Description
Various all-electron and valence-electron potential energy curves for are compared and assessed. Hybrid potential energy curves are constructed from all-electron potentials at short range and a valence-electron calculation otherwise. This approach provides for the X state of LiH an overall potential curve, which is ionic at equilibrium, and presents an avoided crossing with the excited A state, leading to neutral dissociation products. The classical turning points predicted by these purely theoretical hybrid potentials are compared with those of the experimentally based inverted-perturbation approach (IPA) potentials for both and . Predicted vibrational energy-level spacings show reasonable agreement with the corresponding IPA values. Rotation and vibration-rotation transition energies arising from the most accurate hybrid potential are shown to compare very favorably with recent high-resolution spectroscopic data on and .
H atom formation from benzene and toluene photoexcitation at 248 nm131(2009); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3262701View Description Hide Description
The technique of excimer laser excitation/Lyman alpha H atom laser induced fluorescence was used to investigate the formation of H atoms from the 248 nm photoexcitation of benzene and toluene. The H atom signal dependence on laser excitation energy demonstrated that it is produced from two photonphotolysis of the aromatics; absorption of the first photon populates the bound level followed by absorption from this level to a dissociative level, which produces H atoms, among other potential channels. Analysis of the data yields the second photon absorption cross section to produce H and is equal to 1.0 and for benzene and toluene, respectively. In addition, the yield of H atoms was observed to be pressure dependent. This is because at sufficiently high pressures the nanosecond lifetime of the state can be pressure quenched and hence may compete with the absorption of the second photon. The yields of H atoms were determined as a function of pressure for a range of the laser energies and with various collider gases. The analysis of these data allowed the total absorption cross section for the second photon to be determined and is equal to 2.8 and for benzene and toluene, respectively. In addition, the rate constants for quenching with various gases (He, Ar, , and ) were determined. This large absorption coefficient for the second photon implies that with a pulsed laser source of 248 nm it is difficult to avoid aromatic photodissociation. We highlight a few previous studies that may need to be reevaluated in the light of the results from this study.
Binary rototranslational hyper-Rayleigh spectra of gas mixture131(2009); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3264691View Description Hide Description
The collision-induced rototranslational hyper-Rayleigh spectra of gaseous mixture are computed and discussed in the binary regime. As the input data we use our ab initio computed collision-induced first dipole hyperpolarizability tensor. Both the vector and the septor part of the hyper-Rayleigh spectra are evaluated at room temperature . The spectra are calculated assuming the full quantum computations based on the Schrödinger equation of the relative translational motion in the isotropic potential as well as using semiclassical methods.
The effect of intracluster photoelectron interactions on the angular distribution in photodetachment131(2009); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3266936View Description Hide Description
and velocity mapped photodetachmentimages are recorded over wavelengths between 270 and 370 nm. Spectral similarities, in conjunction with ab initio calculations show that the cluster anion comprises an atomic iodide anion moiety solvated by a relatively unperturbed molecule. Between 340–370 nm and at 280 nm, free is produced via a process analogous to dissociative electron attachment within the cluster anion. More strikingly, the photoelectron angular distribution for each species at a given electron kinetic energy is very different, despite detachment occurring from the iodide 5p orbital in each case. These observations reveal the effect of interaction of the photoelectron with the neutral cluster residue and are discussed in terms of resonances associated primarily with the molecule.
Heavy atom nitroxyl radicals. III. Identification of the free radical in the gas phase by laser spectroscopy and ab initio calculations131(2009); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3266944View Description Hide Description
The dichlorothiophosphoryl free radical has been identified in the gas phase for the first time by a combination of laser-induced fluorescence and single vibronic level emission spectroscopy. High level ab initio calculations of the properties of the ground and first two excited states have been undertaken to aid in the interpretation of the data. The radicals were produced by an electric discharge through a dilute mixture of in high pressure argon at the exit of a pulsed supersonic expansion. An extensive band system was observed in the 760–560 nm region and has been assigned as the electronic transition in which an electron in the ground state orbital is promoted to the orbital. Three excited state and four ground state vibrational frequencies and their chlorine isotope effects have been measured and found to be in good accord with the theoretical predictions. Theory indicates that the radical is nonplanar in the ground state with increased pyramidalization and a longer PS bond in the first and second excited electronic states.
excitonic splittings and vibronic coupling in the excited state of the jet-cooled 2-aminopyridine dimer131(2009); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3266937View Description Hide Description
We analyze the vibronic band structure of the excitonically coupled excitations of the 2-aminopyridine (2AP) self-dimer , using a linear vibronic coupling model [R. Fulton and M. Gouterman, J. Chem. Phys.41, 2280 (1964)]. The vibronic spectra of supersonically cooled and its -isotopomer were measured by two-color resonant two-photon ionization and UV/UV-depletion spectroscopies. In the -symmetric form of , the transition is very weak, while the close-lying transition is fully allowed. A single isotopic substitution breaks the symmetry of the dimer so that the isotopologue exhibits both and electronic origins, which are split by . In Fulton–Gouterman-type treatments, the linear vibronic coupling is mediated by intramolecular vibrational modes and couplings to intermolecular vibrations are not considered. For , a major vibronic coupling contribution arises from the intramolecular vibration. However, the low-energy part of the spectrum is dominated by intermolecular shear and stretching vibrational excitations that also exhibit excitonic splittings; we apply a linear vibronic coupling analysis for these also. The respective excitation transfer integrals are 50%–80% of that of the intramolecular vibration, highlighting the role of intermolecular vibrations in mediating electronic energy exchange. The electronic energy gap calculated by the approximate second-order coupled-cluster method is . This purely electronic exciton splitting is quenched by a factor of 40 by the vibronic couplings to the Franck–Condon active intramolecular vibrations.
Accurate analytic potentials for and from 2 to 90 Å, and the radiative lifetime of131(2009); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3264688View Description Hide Description
Extensions of the recently introduced "Morse/long-range" (MLR) potential function form allow a straightforward treatment of a molecular state for which the inverse-power long-range potential changes character with internuclear separation. Use of this function in a direct-potential-fit analysis of a combination of new fluorescence data for , , and with previously reported data for the and states yields accurate, fully analytic potentials for both states, together with the analytic "adiabatic" Born–Oppenheimer breakdown radial correction functions which are responsible for the difference between the interaction potentials and well depths for the different isotopologues. This analysis yields accurate well depths of and and scattering lengths of and for the ground-states of and , respectively, as well as improved atomic radiative lifetimes of for and for .
Clusters of classical water models131(2009); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3266838View Description Hide Description
The properties of clusters can be used as tests of models constructed for molecular simulation of water. We searched for configurations with minimal energies for a small number of molecules. We identified topologically different structures close to the absolute energy minimum of the system by calculating overlap integrals and enumerating hydrogen bonds. Starting from the dimer, we found increasing number of topologically different, low-energy arrangements for the trimer(3), the tetramer(6), the pentamer(6), and the hexamer(9). We studied simple models with polarizable point dipole. These were the BSV model [J. Brodholt et al., Mol. Phys.86, 149 (1995)], the DC model [L. X. Dang and T. M. Chang, J. Chem. Phys.106, 8149 (1997)], and the GCP model [P. Paricaud et al., J. Chem. Phys.122, 244511 (2005)]. As an alternative the SWM4-DP and the SWM4-NDP charge-on-spring models [G. Lamoureux et al., Chem. Phys. Lett.418, 245 (2006)] were also investigated. To study the impact of polarizability restricted to the plane of the molecule we carried out calculations for the SPC-FQ and TIP4P-FQ models, too [S. W. Rick et al., J. Chem. Phys.101, 6141 (1994)]. In addition to them, justified by their widespread use even for near critical or surface behavior calculations, we identified clusters for five nonpolarizable models of ambient water, SPC/E [H. J. C. Berendsen et al., J. Phys. Chem.91, 6269 (1987)], TIP4P [W. L. Jorgensen et al., J. Chem. Phys.79, 926 (1983)], TIP4P-EW [H. W. Horn et al., J. Chem. Phys.120, 9665 (2004)], and TIP4P/2005 [J. L. F. Abascal and C. Vega, J. Chem. Phys.123, 234505 (2005)]. The fifth was a five-site model named TIP5P [M. W. Mahoney and W. L. Jorgensen, J. Chem. Phys.112, 8910 (2000)]. To see the impact of the vibrations we studied the flexible SPC model. [K. Toukan and A. Rahman, Phys. Rev. B31, 2643 (1985)]. We evaluated the results comparing them with experimental data and quantum chemical calculations. The position of the negative charge in the models plays a crucial role. In this respect models with SPC geometry provided structures different from the TIP4P-type potentials, including polarizable ones. The TIP4P variants form configurations similar to one another. Results for TIP4P-EW and for TIP4P/2005 were especially close to each other in every respect. This is also true for the BSV and the DC pair. The charge-on-spring models (SWM4-DP and SWM4-NDP) are also very similar to each other, despite the sign exchange of charges on the spring particle and the oxygen. The spherical polarization of water is crucial. Due to the planar polarization of the SPC-FQ and the TIP4P-FQ models, they prefer planar arrangements contrary to other polarizable models and quantum chemical calculations. The tetrahedral geometry of TIP5P stabilizes additional clusters with peculiar geometries and small O–O distances. Inclusion of vibrations causes only insignificant changes in the characteristic geometries but decreases the internal energy relative to its reference rigid version. Comparing with quantum mechanical calculations the GCP model provided the best overall results.
UV/visible spectroscopy of matrix-isolated hexa-peri-hexabenzocoronene: Interacting electronic states and astrophysical context131(2009); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3266939View Description Hide Description
Absorption spectra of hexa-peri-hexabenzocoronene isolated in rare-gas matrices are reported for the wavelength range between 200 and 500 nm. Measurements were carried out in neon and in argon at 5.8 and 12.0 K, respectively. Calculations based on semiempirical models and on density-functional theory were performed to assign the observed features. The electronically excited states involved in Clar's - and -bands are identified as and , respectively. Although the upper state associated with the -band is found to be a state, it remains undetermined whether it is or . Structures in the -band are interpreted as resulting from the interaction between the state and the vibrational manifold of . The new measurements are used to narrow down the wavelength ranges where the bands of hexa-peri-hexabenzocoronene should be found in the gas phase. A previous estimate of the interstellar abundance of this polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon is discussed.
Direct absorption spectroscopy of water clusters formed in a continuous slit nozzle expansion131(2009); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3264576View Description Hide Description
In this article, we report on a Fourier transform infrared study of absorption bands belonging to small-sized water clusters formed in a continuous slit nozzle expansion of water vapor seeded in argon carrier gas. Clear signatures of free and H-bonded OH vibrations in water aggregates from dimer to pentamer are seen in our spectra. Following an increase in argon backing pressure, the position of the cluster absorption bands varies from those characteristics of isolated water aggregates in the gas phase to those known for clusters trapped in a static argon matrix. These variations can be interpreted in terms of sequential solvation of the water clusters by an increasing number of argon atoms attached to water clusters. Our measured spectra are in good agreement with those obtained previously either for free or Ar coated small-sized water clusters using pulsed slit-jet expansions. Our results are equally in accord with those originating from a variety of tunable laser based techniques using molecular beams or free jets or from the study of water aggregates embedded in rare gas matrices. Distinctions are reported, however, and discussed. Ab initio calculations have made it possible to speculate on the average size of an argon solvation shell around individual clusters as well as on the development of the OH stretch vibrational shifts in mixed clusters having different compositions and architectures.
Structural and electronic properties of oxidized sodium clusters: A combined photoelectron and density functional study131(2009); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3267056View Description Hide Description
Oxygen-doped sodium cluster anions with have been studied by low temperature photoelectron spectroscopy and density functional theory(DFT), with a particular emphasis on those sizes where a spherical electron shell closing is expected. The experimental spectra are in good agreement with the electronic density of states of the DFT lowest energy structures. The cluster structures show segregation between an ionically bonded molecular unit located at the cluster surface and a metallic part. The DFT calculations reveal that each oxygen atom removes two electrons from the metallic electron gas in order to become an dianion. A jellium model would therefore predict the electron shell closings to be shifted up by four sodium atoms with respect to pure cluster anions. The electron shell closings for are located at , 61, 93, and 139, so the expected four-atom shift is observed only for the small clusters of up to , while a two-atom shift is observed for the larger clusters. The DFT calculations explain this departure from jellium model predictions in terms of a structural transition in the ionically bonded molecular unit.
Further aspects on the control of photodissociation in light-induced potentials131(2009); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3266960View Description Hide Description
In this work we show how to control the photodissociation of a diatomic molecule in the frame of light-induced potentials for different shapes of the transitiondipole moments. A sequence of a half-cycle or control pulse and a delayed pump pulse is used for achieving state-selective photodissociation with high yields. The effect of the control is to shift the photodissociation bands to higher frequencies. It is also possible to dissociate the molecule in a superposition of electronic states of the fragments, even when the photodissociation bands corresponding to the different electronic states of the products are largely separated. In this case one needs to engineer the sequence delaying the half-cycle pulse after the pump pulse and additionally turning off rapidly the control pulse. Depending on the shape of the dipole functions the duration of the pulses in the sequence must be constrained to shorter times as well. Finally we show that the control scheme affects the velocity of the fragments. Although broad kinetic energy distributions are always obtained when the half-cycle pulse is short, if the Stark effect implies a blueshifting in the energy of the electronic states, the distribution of the relative speed of the fragments will be redshifted.


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By Gen. William Ward, commander, U.S. Africa CommandMarch 30, 2009
On the occasion of Women's History Month, we at Africa Command are proud to honor the contributions of women around the world.
I wish to recognize all women who serve our country, those who provide support and strength to their military spouses, and civilian and military women at our headquarters here in Stuttgart and on the African continent working towards a more stable and secure Africa and a better America.
American women have helped to shape the United States into what it is today, and they continue to play critical security, economic, cultural, political and social roles in all facets of our society.
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Festivals & Events
At The Waldorf School of Philadelphia, several festivals and celebrations are observed throughout the year, bringing the school community together to share common experiences and to foster a sense of harmony with the rhythmic life of nature.
The Autumn Festival Season:
Michaelmas takes place just after the autumnal equinox when days are becoming noticeably shorter and colder. Saint Michael, protector of humanity, inspires courage.
The younger children hear stories of a brave knight who conquers a dragon. The older children present a Michaelmas play, afterwards the children play games that require a touch of daring.
Martinmas is the feast day of Saint Martin, a Roman soldier who became a saint for his selfless kindness and ability to bring warmth and light to those who were in darkness. In our school, we celebrate Martinmas with a festival of lanterns known as The Lantern Walk. Younger children make their own lanterns to take to a dusk walk with their parents along a path lit by candles.
This festival gives the children an experience of wonder as we move toward the darkness of winter.
Dia de Los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) is celebrated in many parts of Mexico. It's a memorial day. A time to remember relatives and friends who have died. Tradition says that the souls of the dead return to visit their families on this day.
The Day of the Dead is usually celebrated on November 2 but in some communities the festival begins on October 31, continuing several days.
The Day of the Dead is a warm-hearted family reunion, a time to remember and welcome the beloved dead.
Building an altar with ofrendas in the shame is a common practice, as is visiting graveyards. Graves are cleaned and decorated and families spend the day in the cemetery, often holding a candlelight vigil well into the night.
The Winter Festival Season:
The Garden of Light is an early winter festival that happens during the traditional period of Advent, usually in early December.
At this time of year, many cultures celebrate holidays seeking to renew both inner and outer lights of life.
Early Childhood students and first and second graders walk in darkness through a beautiful spiral pathway of evergreens interspersed with crystals and toys. Each child receives an apple with a candle in it. The children light their candles and set them along the path, creating a shining spiral of light.
Chanukah, is also a festival of light and many classes observe the festival with the story, song and the lighting of the menorah.
The Spring Festival Season:
Easter and Passover are part of this festival time and are celebrated before Spring Break.
May Faire is the spring celebration of rejuvenating forces and beauty of nature and life in general.
Held in the beginning of May, this festival brings together the whole school community.
People enjoy dancing around the Maypole, singing, playing games and making flower crowns.
Additional Festivals Observed
Throughout the year individual classes celebrate festivals that are age-appropriate or closely related to the curriculum such as Succoth, the Jewish harvest festival. Assemblies are held throughout the year to celebrate festivals and national holidays (i.e. Martin Luther King Jr. Day).
Holiday Fair & Craft Bazaar
November 18 & 19, 2016
The annual Waldorf Holiday Fair & Craft Bazaar is known for its magical children's activities, delectable variety of fresh homemade foods, and wide array of gifts and treasures from more than 40 artisans. The curated selection of art, jewelry and crafts made locally is a wonderful holiday shopping opportunity.
Just as the Waldorf curriculum works with all of the senses, the Holiday Fair is a multi-sensory experience for the whole community.
Our weekend-long Fair features an adult-only Friday night event – perfect for a date night or evening out with friends. Bring the entire family on Saturday and enjoy puppet plays, unique children's crafts, all-natural food, performances by our school choir, jump-rope making, and more! This is a great chance to find unique, well-made holiday gifts for friends and family. There's no better way to enjoy the weekend and kick off the holiday season!
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Coffee Houses
Organized by the eighth grade, Coffee House is a signature community event at The Waldorf School of Philadelphia, held three times a year. It helps to raise important funds for the eighth-grade trip and also bring our community of parents, teachers, and students together for an evening of fun, entertainment and sharing!


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Kociolek and Stoermer 1988 Category: Asymmetrical biraphid
BASIONYM: Gomphoneis eriense var. variabilis Kociolek and Stoermer 1988
Contributor: Pat Kociolek - February 2011
Length Range: 25-45 µm
Width Range: 9.5-12 µm
Striae in 10 µm: 10-13 in the center, 14-16 at the poles
Valves are lanceolate-clavate, with a distinctly protracted, broadly rounded head-pole, a robust to linear central portion of the valve and a distinctly rounded footpole. Smaller valves are elliptical-clavate, with the headpole protracted slightly. Striae are radiate at the central portion of the valve and strongly radiate at the poles. The raphe is undulate and lateral. The axial area is narrow, widening slightly towards the central area. A small, barely circular central area with a single stigma is present. The striae have individual areolae observable with DIC or oblique light in the light microscope. Longitudinal lines are distinct near the axial area, less so at the apices. Apical pore fields are present at the footpole.
Gomphoneis eriense var. variabilis is widely distributed throughout western North America.
Basionym: Gomphoneis eriense var. variabilis
Author: Kociolek and Stoermer 1988
Length Range: µm
Striae in 10 µm:
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Kociolek, P. (2011). Gomphoneis eriense. In Diatoms of the United States. Retrieved August 27, 2016, from http://westerndiatoms.colorado.edu/taxa/species/gomphoneis_variabilis
Species: Gomphoneis eriense
Contributor: Pat Kociolek
Reviewer: Sam Rushforth
Kociolek, J.P. and Stoermer, E.F. (1988). Taxonomy, ultrastructure and distribution of Gomphoneis herculeana, G. eriense and closely related species (Naviculales: Gomphonemataceae). Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Phil. 140: 24-97. http://www.jstor.org/stable/4064935
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Hoiles, then the paper's main police reporter, had accepted information from the Akron police chief about domestic violence allegations against the chief--under the condition of confidentiality. A condition, Hoiles was quoted as saying in a May 4 Beacon Journal story, he "did not betray," though he did attempt to follow up on the information he received last October in other ways.
Beacon Journal editors say Hoiles should have told his immediate supervisor. As a result of his silence, top editors decided to move the reporter, a 26-year Beacon Journal staffer, off his beat. He's now covering federal courts and neighborhoods. Hoiles declined comment for this story.
The editors' decision, and particularly the May 4 story detailing Hoiles' actions, caused some staffers to feel he had been treated unfairly, and it prompted newsroom discussions on how reporters should handle confidentiality.
The main message Editor Jan Leach would like to impart to her staff is, "Don't accept confidential information ahead of time" without knowing what it pertains to.
Steve Geimann, chair of the Society of Professional Journalists' Ethics Committee, adds another guideline. "Always question sources' motives before promising anonymity," he says, is part of SPJ's code of ethics.
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Sunnyvale Garden Club Flower Show Free and Open to the Public
The Public is invited to view Asian-inspired floral designs at Sunnyvale Garden Club's Biennial Flower Show
The Sunnyvale Garden Club (SGC) is hosting its 25th biennial Flower Show, titled "Asian Spring" on Saturday, May 4 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the home of D'Ann and Lee Robinson at 119 Lakeview Drive in Sunnyvale. The show is free and open to the public. Attendees will see more than 20 beautiful flower arrangements in a natural home setting, two special exhibits on Bonsai and Ikebana and numerous horticulture exhibits.
SGC members who entered the flower show participated in a series of free workshops to learn what the judges will be grading them on and to get ideas for how to design creative Asian-inspired floral arrangements.
Sunnyvale Garden Club is a gold-rated member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. (NGC). The national organization encourages members to hold standard flower shows every two years to:
- Educate club members and the viewing public
- Stimulate interest in horticulture and floral design
- Provide an outlet for creative expression
- Convey to the community objectives of NGC
Standard Flower Shows are among National Garden Clubs' most popular educational and social activities. These colorful, enjoyable events continue to draw crowds across the U.S., while giving club members an opportunity to exhibit plants, floral arrangements and informative displays on horticulture, gardening and projects of local and state garden clubs. Flower shows help spread the word about the joys of gardening and serve as forums for learning design trends for the home, new cultivars in horticulture and what trees, shrubs and plants grow well locally.
National Garden Clubs offer a wide variety of helpful resources for those interested in learning more about growing plants and flowers, designing floral arrangements and designing beautiful table settings. In addition, NGC offers training opportunities for members who are interested in becoming certified flower show judges.
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Primrose School at Crossroads Park Spring Shoot 2011
To the parents of Primrose School at Crossroads Park,
My name is Aric Hoek, and I too am a Primrose Parent, and our twins Gavin and Katie currently attend Primrose School at Crossroads Park as well. On April 5th and 6th I have the privilege of creating the Spring portraits for the the school. This blog post is to educate the parents as to what the portraits will look like, what I feel the best clothing options will be, and to introduce you to our new online ordering system.
My goal is is to create the best portraits I can, and to provide a great value.
People who choose to order their images online before April 14th will receive an early bird special of 15% off their order. This discount is only applied to online orders. Orders can still be placed through the order forms which will be distributed at the school.
Additionally, you will not be able to order light retouching options on your order… as we will be retouching each order for FREE. Scratches and or bruises will be digitally removed. Distractive stray hair will be reduced or removed at no charge.
School portraiture is a new direction for my company, and I want to put my money where my mouth is. I care deeply about the portraits I deliver to my clients, and I hope to bridge the gap between fine photographic portraiture and school portraiture.
Here's a sneak peak of the portrait that will be created.
As you can see I have added some stone animals and a mushroom to the foreground of the image, and I feel their colors match the background nicely. I have added some flowers to the foreground to match the color of the background as well. The container of the flowers is also brown to help match the animals and the background. The white wicker chair then becomes the brightest object in the image drawing your eye into the center of the image and the kids.
Because the chair is white, I would recommend that your children wear white as well so they do not compete with the chair.
I think blue jeans work well for the legs. Wearing shorts might be fine, but I like the contrast that is created by the blue jeans over the white chair. Jeans might also cover up any scrapes or bruises on your child's legs. There is also a small hint of blue in the background, which I feel ties in to the jeans.
I feel that you can dress your child in either a casual or formal attire for this shoot. As you can see, I chose to photograph my kids in a more casual choice of clothes, but this was just my own personal choice.
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Each child's portrait will have it's own private online gallery. This gallery will be password protected, and you will receive your password and access instructions from the school once your child's portrait/s is ready for viewing and ordering.
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With online ordering only, it will be possible to purchase a digital file of your child's portrait which you may print from freely. We anticipate this to be our most popular product with parents.
Digital files will be delivered immediately. A download of your digital portrait will begin once you complete your purchase.
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Parents, please feel free to leave a comment or question in the comments section of this blog post, or you may contact he studio directly. 281-477-7222
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Not many people are aware that cancer, as a condition, is not confined to humans only. It can affect even your pets. The truth is that cancer is the main cause of death of dogs and cats. However, there are some signs which will tell you that your pet is afflicted with cancer. These signs may not confirm a cancer but a visit to the vet is absolutely necessary. The earlier the cancer is detected the better. The 10 crucial signs are:
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Shangri-La Hotel, Qufu, is located in the heart of a historical township. International travellers usually arrive at the Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport or Jining Qufu Airport, where they can then reach Qufu by train or long-distance bus.
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A Wizard of Earthsea
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A Wizard of Earthsea Questions
- Earthsea is a fantasy world where magic works, but are there other ways that this world differs from ours? How does Le Guin show that this world is different?
- What about Earthsea's system of magic? It seems to follow some very rigid rules, but are there times when it seems to not follow rules? Are there times when the magic appears to be unexplainable? How do you feel about those times?
- How does A Wizard of Earthsea compare to other fantasy novels you've read? You could take two different books and compare something they have in common. For instance, if you've read Harry Potter, how does Hogwarts compare to the school of magic on Roke? Or if you've read The Name of the Wind, how does the magic surrounding true names compare in the books?
- Some of the later books in the series focus more on women and what it's like to be a woman in this world, but what did you think of the women in this book? How do you read this book when many of the main characters are men, and only a few women show up as minor characters?
- Names are important to magic on Earthsea, but do any of these characters' names seem symbolic or meaningful to you? Like, what does the name "Estarriol" make you think of?
- Does the book have a lesson for us? Is there a moral that we all can learn or is this story just about Ged's own quest?
- When Ged faces the shadow at the end of the book, the shadow switches shapes and takes several shapes out of Ged's past. How does it affect your reading when the shadow does that? Did this ending satisfy you or does it leave you confused or unsatisfied? If so, what would a satisfying ending be?
- We think that Le Guin's style is purposely a mix of telling and showing. How did her style affect your reading? It's pretty different from a lot of other books – does that make it hard to read? Does the writing style affect how you feel about the characters?
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Thank you to everyone who ran or walked the 5K, to those who came with their dogs, to those who volunteered, and a special thanks to Dr. Tim Modic and the staff at Academy Dental Care in Mechanicsville. Dr. Modic hosts this event every year to raise money for the Greenwell Foundation's Therapeutic Riding Program and Smiles for Life.
Every year, Dr. J. Timothy Modic of Academy Dental in Mechanicville, Md., hosts a series of fundraising events with all donations going to Greenwell's Therapeutic Riding Program and to Smiles for Life, which raises funds through teeth whitening for children who are seriously ill, disabled, or underprivileged, both locally and around the world.
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OAKLAND -- On Saturday, opera will, for the fourth year, fill the air in Dimond Park when professional opera singers perform well-known arias from "Il Trovatore," "Rigoletto," "La Boheme," "Tosca," "La Traviata," "Porgy and Bess" and others.
The free event, sponsored by the Dimond Recreation Center, local donors and Open Opera organization, encourages everyone to come and enjoy an up-close-and-personal experience while the powerful and joyous sounds of opera in the public park bring the community together.
Dimond Park is an ideal setting, with chairs set up under the trees, a large grassy area and picnic tables, to welcome young and old, families with children, opera lovers and newcomers to listen as 14 singers and two pianists perform 21 pieces, including "Summertime" and "Libiamo" over a two-hour period.
No prior opera knowledge is needed since Ellen St. Thomas, co-founder, executive director and coordinator of Open Opera, gives a brief explanation before each selection, describing what is going on in the music.
Four years ago, Dimond District resident Leona Narita won a complete Open Opera performance as the grand prize in a raffle and chose Dimond Park as its location. Since then, community members have raised the funds to continue the event. This year, those members include Narita, Bruce Jacobs, Rochelle Galat, Leslie Ann Jones, Karen Long, Karen Marie Schroeder and Dimond Park Recreation Supervisor Michelle Doppelt.
"All the people supporting this are community people and it has gotten more popular every year," Long said. "People of all ages come. It's different and it's fun."
The organization behind the concert,
Open Opera, was founded in 2008 by Olivia Stapp, Elizabeth Baker and St. Thomas, when they decided that there was a need to bring affordable opera to people.
They chose as their mission to bring free professional opera to Bay Area parks, using public spaces to build community through the arts.
They hope to establish new audiences for classical music.
"The public park is just the perfect place to bring people together," St. Thomas said.
"There's something about the open air and the intimacy because you're really very close to the opera singers when you come to these concerts; you can hear the power of the voice. It's a very exciting thing."
This year's singers include Eileen Meredith, Ellen St. Thomas, Heather McFadden, Raymond Chavez, Michael Dailey, Elliot Ngyuen, Jenny Matteucci and pianists James Meredith and Daniel Lockert.
"This year is really exciting because we've invited a quartet, Marcelle Dronkers, Dawn Farry, Mike Kratz, and Paul Cheak, so the operagoers will be getting a lot more ensemble music," St. Thomas said.
"People love to hear ensemble singers because they hear four singers singing at the same time and it's very powerful.
"So I've got lots more ensembles this year than any other year."
Attending a professional opera performance is expensive but with Open Opera, listeners get international quality singing for free and the open, public setting creates an informal atmosphere that puts everyone at ease.
"There's something really powerful about classical music and about the human voice at its highest capacity which is opera.
"When people attend, they just feel like they're part of something special -- artistically, communitywide and musically, just the whole thing," St. Thomas said.
"There's a real connection with the singers."
The Dimond Park setting is spacious with more than enough room for more than the 200 who attended last year.
"It's a community experience, and you can learn about a different kind of music," Long said.
"The selections are really gorgeous, and it's beautiful."
What: Opera in Dimond Park
When: 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday
Where: Dimond Park, 3860 Hanly Road, Oakland
Details: The event is held in the barbecue area near the Fruitvale entrance. The event is free but donations are accepted at the end of the concert.


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They have mulitple computer labs, one in their library and one that is just computers for studying. They also have private rooms so you could study in silence by yourself or with a group member.
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Having Everything a Your Fingertips – All students have access to the computer lab. This is where they teach you step by step, how to use your student portal, check grades, emails, discussion questions, text books online, etc.There are no printing problems; however, sometimes I cant access my tests online because of maintenance issues. Argosy has their own Wi-Fi, so there is never a problem with connecting to the internet.
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In the September 28, 2006 edition of DB's Medical Rants we find a great quote from Scapel entitled "Are all physicians equal?"
In one of the subsequent letters to Scapel we are correctly told that in the health care "market" prices are determined by a fairly small number of payers, e.g. CMS and the major insurers who follow CMS lead. In regard to physician's fees, there is -for the most part- price controls.Since insurers tend to duplicate CMS's fee structures we have in effect government price controls on physician fees.
(I realize there are a small minority of physicians who operate outside of this control system, for example some dermatologists who do mainly cosmetic work and the concierge practices)
I wrote about this issue before when I suggested an important addition to the medical school curriculum, namely a primer on basic real world economics.What happens when there are price controls is well recognized and repeatedly has been explained in great clarity by economists such as Thomas Sowell.Here are some of his comments on that subject.
Four things tend to happen when there are price controls:
1.Demand increases,there is increased use of the service or product (A recent example-see how long it takes to get in for a colonoscopy since Medicare began covering screening exams)
2.Supply decreases and shortages develop(with price controls in place, suppliers do not rush into that market and we are seeing that in the area of primary care, where fees are set the lowest, fewer medical graduates are opting for primary care specialties)
3.Quality decreases.(providers have little reason to try and differentiate themselves on the basis of quality because of 1 and 2 they have no need for new customers.They may try and make up for lower unit prices by increasing their volume of business, spending less time with each customer, etc.)
4.Black markets tend to develop.This apparently has not happened yet here but has in rigidly socialized countries.
To quote Sowell (from Applied Economics,Thinking Beyond Stage One,2004,Basic Books, p.93)
"All of these things have been found when the prices of medical care have been controlled-and all are particularly harmful in matters involving, pain ,disability and death".
Friday, September 29, 2006
Price controls for physician services, the results are predictable
2 comments:
- The MSILF said...
Isn't private medicine (no insurance, no Medicare) basically the same thing as a black market in this case?
- james gaulte said...
I believe the economics textbooks talk about black markets as an illegal activity in which suppliers charge higher than the price control allows.If a doctor opts out of Medicare ,for example, he and the patient agree to a different fee schedule and they are not breaking the law.Should you consider this as "sorta like" a black market without the illegality? Prior to Medicare and Medicaid and widespread employer medical insurance all medicine was a private, free market operation.
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