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By Andrea Stone, USA TODAY
WASHINGTON - In what is being called a milestone in the infant field of laser warfare, the Army said Wednesday that it has shot down a rocket using a high-energy laser.
In its first live warhead test, the Tactical High Energy Laser (THEL) system intercepted and destroyed an armed Russian-made Katyusha rocket within seconds of its launch at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., Tuesday. The system detected the 10-foot-long, 5-inch-diameter rocket with its radar before shooting it down at the speed of light.
''We've just turned science fiction into reality,'' said Lt. Gen. John Costello, commander of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, which developed the laser with the Israeli defense ministry and defense contractor TRW Corp.
If future tests go well, the Army is expected to hand over the system to Israel within the next year. It would be positioned along Israel's northern border with Lebanon to protect against Katyusha and other short-range rocket attacks.
Although the system was tailored with Israel's unique security needs in mind, Costello said the technology has ''the potential to play a significant role in defending U.S. national security interests worldwide.''
The U.S. military has no defensive weapons system capable of protecting troops from short-range rocket attacks. It hopes to adapt the THEL system for use in shielding peacekeeping forces abroad.
''In the past, the only prayer we had was jumping in a foxhole and praying,'' said Jerry Wilson, THEL's program manager. ''This gives the war fighter a chance to defeat that threat.''
But John Pike, a weapons analyst at the Federation of American Scientists, said THEL has no foreseeable applications for U.S. forces.
''This is for the extremely specific problem of the Hezbollah firing artillery rockets across the northern border of Israel,'' he said, noting Katyushas have a range of just 12 miles. ''We don't have anyone firing these at us. We'd never let anybody get that close.''
The Air Force is working on what will likely be the U.S. military's first high-energy weapon, the Airborne Laser. The 747-mounted airborne laser is being designed to shoot down SCUD ballistic missiles like those used in the Gulf War. The system's deployment is expected within 10 years.
Military researchers continue to work on space-based lasers, a legacy of President Reagan's ''star wars'' initiative. However, the system envisioned by the Clinton administration to protect against ballistic warheads would employ interceptor missiles, not lasers.


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Stanford junior linebacker Blake Martinez has all of 14 tackles in his two years as a Cardinal. He might equal that number when he makes his first collegiate start today against UC Davis at Stanford.
Martinez replaces the departed Shayne Skov, who survived the first cut with the San Francisco 49ers this week.
The 6-foot-2, 247-pound Martinez is chomping at the bit to face the Aggies.
"It has been a long time coming," Martinez said. "I look at myself as a guy who goes out every day and gets the job done. I don't need to say much."
Stanford football coach David Shaw liked Martinez the moment he saw him. Most of all, Shaw likes Martinez's physical presence on the field. In other words, Martinez can lay some serious hat.
"Blake is getting to be known as a guy with heavy hands," Shaw said. "He's physical, a good blitzer and is athletic enough in space. Watching Blake on the field for 10 minutes, we already decided that this is the guy we wanted. He picked up the defense really well. Blake has a chance to have a really nice career here."
Martinez holds the career record for tackles (247) at Canyon del Oro High in Oro Valley, just north of Tucson, Ariz. At Canyon del Oro, Martinez was a two-time Southern Arizona Defensive Player of the Year. Martinez doesn't recall any specific hits that registered on the Richter Scale in his days at Stanford.
"Mainly, in freshman scrimmages I got all my aggression out," Martinez said.
Martinez got his aggression out in the Big Game last year, making six tackles, forcing a fumble, while picking off his first pass. He had five solo tackles at Arizona State in the Pac-12 championship game.
Martinez got his aggression out on the volleyball court when he was a freshman attending Mountain View High in Mesa, the only year he played the sport.
"I was outside hitter at first," said Martinez, who has a 32-inch vertical. "I moved up to varsity and they made me the back side guy who got all the digs and all that."
Martinez, who lettered in basketball as well, decided there wasn't enough aggression for him on the volleyball hardwood.
"For the most part, it was just kind of fun to dive across the floor and slide around," Martinez said. "It was pretty entertaining. There was one game where it got a little testy at the net, but nothing too crazy."
One of the hardest things for an inside linebacker to perform is pass coverage. It's more instinctive to fill the gap on a run play and take on a blocker.
"I worked on my pass coverage this offseason," Martinez said. "It's coming around. I'm a pretty good run-stopper, too."
Martinez isn't looking past the Aggies to USC, Stanford's Week 2 foe.
"It doesn't matter what kind of opponent we have," Martinez said. "We have a full, dead-on focus. Once we get that one win, we keep going for the next win. We have a motto that we take one game at a time and stack up wins, one after the other."
Sounds like a heavy-handed philosophy by Martinez, the man with heavy hands.
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For the last month or so, a bunch of 50 brave (or foolish?) volunteers have opened themselves up to a world of spam. Security company McAfee gave each of them a new laptop and email address, and instructed them to use the internet unprotected for 30 days.
I reckon this experiment would have been quite fun to take part in. Participants were encouraged to click on whatever they liked online, just to see what would happen. As you can imagine, throwing caution to the wind online produces some interesting results.
For instance, you can probably sympathise with that 'what if…' feeling which occurs when one of those pop-up windows advertising an unbelievable offer appears.
You know that whatever it says (usually that you've won millions of dollars, or something similar), it's almost certainly a scam. And you daren't click it because to do so will probably bring your computer to its knees and pass your email address on to purveyors of all sorts of embarrassing wares.
But there's always that tiny sliver of doubt: what if you have actually won a lottery? Well, for the first time, the people taking part in this experiment could click and find out if the advertised offers really were too good to be true. (In case you're wondering, they were. Sorry – you haven't won anything.)
The results
This experiment wasn't dreamed up just to give a bunch of volunteers the chance to play fast and loose with internet security precautions. There was a serious purpose to the experiment – to demonstrate the dangers of spam and the risks in not exercising a bit of commonsense online.
You can download a report summarising what happened over on the McAfee website. All the participants wrote blogs throughout the experiment too, so you can have a read and see what they thought. I've skimmed the report this morning, and here's what struck me:
- The total number of spam emails the 50 participants received was 104,832. Thats 2,096 each – about 70 for every person, every day. And remember; they all started with new, clean addresses to begin with, so had the experiment lasted longer, that figure would have continued to grow.
- Some of the messages were more than an annoyance. Several recipients were sent viruses – including hidden software designed to covertly infest computers and use them to send out spam. The user of the computer wouldn't ever know they were contributing to the problem.
- The top subject for spam was finance – loan offers and the like. Many messages included adult themes which people might find offensive.
The end of the report contains some useful tips on how to reduce the amount of spam you receive. If I was going to pull out a few key things, I guess these are most important:
- Don't post your address on the internet. Scammers scan sites looking for email addresses. If you must do so, use different addresses for different things, so your main address doesn't get overwhelmed by junk.
- Use spam filtering. Like most email services, 123-reg email addresses come with anti-spam and virus protection as standard. Good spam protection will mean you don't ever see most of the junk you receive.
- Be careful who you give your address to. Legitimate companies will give you the chance to opt in to receive marketing messages and newsletters. This is not spam, because you can unsubscribe when you want.
- Don't click on links in spam, or ever respond. This just lets the spammers know your address is valid – so they'll send you even more rubbish!
- Don't open spam messages. Doing so can be enough to infect your computer with malware or viruses (though this is unlikely if you have up-to-date anti-virus and anti-spyware software).
Finally, although there are very real dangers from spam, you're much less likely to be affected if you have good anti-virus software and your email service has a decentspam filter.
These will delete most dangerous messages before you get to them. Combine them with a bit of commonsense, and keeping yourself safe isn't too difficult.
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The pharmaceutical industry can isolate itself in a diminishing linear business model that is growing weaker as blockbuster patents expire, generic competition whittles away market share, and fewer new drugs prove innovative and economically viable. Or, the industry can channel a whirlwind of technological, scientific, social, and economic change into innovative business models that are more relevant to today's outcomes-focused healthcare delivery system.
Innovating research and development
In a more patient-centic business model, the pharmaceutical industry must direct its research and development (R&D) investment to products that the healthcare market defines as truly innovative. The industry must seek the involvement of public and private payers, providers, and patients by reaching out to these stakeholders earlier in the R&D process to ensure that products are viewed as innovative.
To develop new medicines, companies will need to continue to tap into academic research and biotechnology. Mergers and acquisitions can beef up product portfolios, but companies will need to rely more heavily on in-licensing and partnerships to accomplish the same goal at a faster rate and at lower cost. Megamergers may become less typical in the future because many have tended, in the past, to stifle creativity and failed to deliver sustainable cost reductions.
The most dramatic R&D changes will come in the way clinical trials are conducted. Clinical trials will become smaller, more targeted, and more iterative as regulators allow "live licensing" (in-life testing) to vet the safety and efficacy of therapies in selective patient groups before expanding to larger or different populations. In this environment, R&D will concentrate on complex, targeted products. Demand will shift to specialized medicines, primarily in the form of biologics. Although biologics are more complicated to develop, manufacture, and distribute, they hold industry's greatest hope for sustained profitability.
Focusing on outcomes
With advances in genomic research, lower-cost genetic mapping, and comparative effectiveness studies, industry will be better equipped by 2020 to determine which medicines have the most potential for delivering positive outcomes to specific patient subpopulations. This ability will be critical as health insurers and the federal government increasingly refuse to pay for therapies that fail to deliver cost-effective results. This "value-based purchasing" or "evidenced-based medicine" will further intertwine the value chains of payers, providers, and pharmaceutical companies, with each owning a stake in treatment effectiveness.
As the US Congress considers creation of a program for universal healthcare coverage, a strong likelihood exists for more government pressure on pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices. An early indication of this move was illustrated last May when President Obama discussed a pledge by a consortium of executives from leading payers, providers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers committed to reduce the annual growth of healthcare spending by 1.5%—an expected savings of more than $2 trillion by 2018. In emerging markets, governments seeking to expand healthcare access for their surging populations also will demand price concessions. Broader access and rising incomes in emerging markets, however, may result in a higher number of prescriptions being written and may help offset some profit erosion.
Around the globe, technology-enabled outcomes measurement will drive product development, pricing, and reimbursement decisions, as well as risk-sharing arrangements. Electronic health records, ePrescribing, remote monitoring, pharmacovigilance systems, and other technologies will yield extensive, real-time outcomes data on the effectiveness of medicines. With appropriate privacy safeguards, monitoring this treasure trove of data will enable pharmaceutical companies and other organizations to more closely observe and encourage patient compliance. Better patient compliance will improve health, build broader product demand, and grow profits.


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Friday, April 25th, 2014
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WRDW) -- Narcotics officers say people are making meth in their cars, in hotel rooms, and maybe even in your neighborhood.
Those who cook the chemicals put everyone around them in danger. Those who use risk losing everything.
"Right there, right there is where I gave my life to the Lord. Right below that table," said former meth user Stuart Waller.
Waller said God has lifted him above his need to get high. For 10 years, meth stole his life, and back then not using was not an option.
"Staying up without eating, and then after you don't eat you hallucinate, and after you start hallucinating you'll do things you normally wouldn't do," Waller said.
Waller has a wife and two kids and meth is something that affects many families.
"It's got a draw on you so strong," said Waller.
Meth is on the rise in Richmond County. Investigators say they are seeing more meth labs and ice, which is made by Mexican cartels, shipped to Atlanta and making its way here to Augusta.
"When I first started working narcotics you very rarely got a meth lab," Lt. Greg Meagher said.
Families live along Heckle Street and small children actually live right next door to a house which was busted for meth a couple of weeks ago. Richmond County narcotics say they bust about two meth labs a month but there's so much out there that they could be doing more.
The meth bust on Heckle Street wasn't the only one this month. Two were arrested at an Augusta hotel, which deputies said is the number one place people are making meth.
"It's so easy, and so portable that it's hard to stay on stuff like that," Lt. Meagher said.
According to the DEA, there were 2,187 meth drug seizures nationwide in 2010. In 2011, that number spiked to 2,481 and 2012 it rose to 3,898.
"It's everybody. Race, color, creed, sex, national origin. It doesn't matter we're finding everybody in it," Lt. Meagher said.
At Berean Baptist Church, Waller spends his Friday getting ready to counsel other addicts, and try to save them like he was saved all those years ago.
"I can't reach all, but if we can just reach one its worth every bit of it," Waller said.
If you are addicted to meth, Berean Baptist Church has counseling every Friday at 7 p.m. and anyone is welcome.
Officers say if you smell a strange chemical odor coming from your neighbors home or even your kid's bedroom call them right away, because meth is extremely flammable.


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Costs, Financial Aid & Scholarships
ShortTREC Programs
The cost of Drew's shortTREC programs vary by program. What is included in that program cost will vary by program, too. Most program costs include tuition, housing and educational and cultural activities. Airfare and meals may or may not be included, depending on program location. Please see the individual program descriptions for details.
Drew Semester Programs
The tuition for Drew semester programs is the same as the tuition for a semester on campus. Program fees, including room and board, local transportation, field trips and culture and arts programs vary. Please refer to individual program descriptions for details.
Approved List Programs
When participating in an international or off-campus program, you will pay Drew tuition and, in return, receive Drew credit. If you choose to study on an Approved List program, you will be billed by Drew according to the financial procedures outlined below. Drew will pay the cost of the program to your program sponsor. You will be responsible for any non-refundable advance deposit required by your program sponsor. Drew will pay the balance of the program costs and credit your account for any deposit paid in advance.
- Programs that list tuition charges separately from room and board charges in their statement of fees (i.e. the program provides housing and meals, but lists them as separate items): Drew will bill the student for Drew tuition and the actual cost of room and board, as set by the program. The student is responsible for airfare and insurance. This is the most common billing arrangement.
- Programs that charge students only tuition (students arrange their own room and board independently): Drew will bill the student for Drew tuition only. The student is responsible for his or her own housing and meals. Students also are responsible for airfare, insurance and other non-tuition charges.
- Programs that charge a single fee that includes tuition and housing, but not meals: Drew will bill the student Drew tuition plus 15%* of the program charge. The student is responsible for meals, airfare, and insurance.
- Programs that charge a single comprehensive fee, including tuition, room & board and/or insurance and airfare: Drew will charge the student Drew tuition plus 25%* of the program's comprehensive fee. If the program includes airfare in its comprehensive fee, then Drew will include it as well and not charge the student any additional fee. However, if airfare is not covered by the program, then the student is responsible for his or her own arrangements.
* These figures reflect the approximate percentage of the Drew comprehensive fee that covers similar costs.
Financial Aid
Financial assistance is available for study on a Drew-sponsored semester or Approved-List program. Different policies apply to Drew-sponsored programs and to Approved-List programs, as described below.
For Drew shortTRECs: All participants is Drew's shortTRECs are eligible for scholarships to help defray the cost of the program. On average, these scholarships cover 25 percent of the program cost. Student apply for these scholarship at the time of application to the shortTREC. Recipients of these scholarships will be notified shortly after acceptance to the program.
For Drew semester programs: All of your Drew University financial assistance, whether merit or need-based, may be applied to all Drew-sponsored semester programs.
For Approved List programs: Students may apply all of their aid package up to their demonstrated need towards tuition and other costs of the approved list program. If a student has merit awards in excess of demonstrated need, these may also be applied up to a maximum of $2,000. Demonstration of need is determined by the Office of Financial Assistance, utilizing the FAFSA form. Students with no demonstrated need can apply their merit award up to a maximum $2,000. Therefore, it is important that you consult with your Financial Assistance counselor early in the process and apply for financial assistance in advance of the usual deadlines.
If you currently receive financial assistance from Drew, you must reapply for financial aid each year; international or off-campus study does not change this requirement. Applications should be submitted to Drew's Office of Financial Assistance according to the usual regulations and deadlines.
Scholarships & Crowdfunding Sites
General Scholarships
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Awarded to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad, who are U.S. citizens and receive Federal Pell Grant funding.
Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) Scholarship
Awarded to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad with a preference for underrepresented students.
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Scholarship
Awarded to U.S. students whose projects or programs are based at and organized by a German university.
National Italian American Foundation Scholarship
Awarded to Italian American students to study abroad.
David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship
Awarded to U.S. undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens studying in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Rotary Foundation District and Global Grants
Various awards available.
AASUP/UK Lord Acton Scholarship
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From Colonial Williamsburg:
Did you know that in the 18th century, beer was the drink of choice for adults and children of all ages due to its nutritional value, its uncanny ability to lift the spirit, and the fact that it was considered cleaner than water? This fall, Colonial Williamsburg is celebrating the rich tradition of the brewing process, the ale house, and the local seasonal flavors that the colonists pioneered and that we still enjoy today.
Guests are invited to witness first-hand the process, techniques, and secrets of 18th century brewing practices during The Arts and Mysteries of Brewing program. The demonstration will be held at Governor's Palace Scullery on October 7, October 27, and November 11 from 10:00am-3:45pm. Admission to the program is included in a regular Colonial Williamsburg admission pass. A sneak peek video of the demonstration, highlighting how Williamsburg Alewerks Microbrewery recreates the colonial brewing process for modern consumption in Old Stitch, can be viewed here.
The brewery's Old Stitch Ale comes bottled and is also available on tap at Colonial Williamsburg's numerous local taverns, including Chowning's Tavern, which offers décor, service, and menus evocative of the 18th century. After hours, it turns into an authentic 18th Century alehouse, complete with sing-alongs, character performances, and games. In addition to serving Old Stitch Ale, Chowning's offers other local favorites such as St. George Nut Brown Ale and Legend Brown Ale, both made at local Virginia breweries.
Huzzah! BBQ Grille also offers a wide selection of unique regional artisanal beers in flights of full servings alongside Southern BBQ favorites.
Williamsburg, Virginia is a little far away for me to make, but it sounds like a pretty cool event. Being a modest homebrewer myself, I'd be interested to see how much the process has changed.


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MAR 03, 2013 - Business Insider
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Exactly a year ago, Jason Russell was a nobody. Not a nobody, precisely, but just ordinary. Normal. He was a healthy father of two, living in San Diego, and was happy and fulfilled in his work as a director for Invisible Children, a non-profit organisation he'd helped found. And then, on 5 March, he released Kony2012, a 30-minute film that explained why the world needed to catch and bring to justice Joseph Kony, a central African warlord, who, over the previous 26 years, had abducted 30,000 children and turned them into soldiers and sex slaves. Russell directed and starred in the film, and
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Create a fun nautical theme in your childs bedroom with the Come Sail Away bedding set. It has cute designs of the mariners wheel, sail boats and anchors in cool colors. This bedding set has 3 pieces a comforter and 2 shams, all of which are made of 100% cotton. The comforter has 100% polyester fill to keep your child warm and toasty. Sham have 2" self-flange. Available in twin, full and queen sizes. Machine wash and tumble dry.
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JAN 15, 2013 - New York Daily News
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Constituents are barking at Florida Gov. Rick Scott after he FINALLY admitted, after two years, that he discarded his rescue dog just months after adopting it.
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Talk:Small Piano Pieces for the Young, Op.208 (Baumfelder, Friedrich)
Free public domain sheet music from IMSLP / Petrucci Music Library
This piece is described as a complete score but appears to lack the first page of the seconda part.
- No, the first page of the seconda part is in there. The 6th page in this scan is. --Lisztrachmaninovfan 18:23, 19 February 2011 (UTC)


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The Gaps in Health-Care Data
SUSAN DEVORE: I am a firm believer that the more transparency and measurement in health care, the better. But before we can empower consumers, we need to ensure the information is useful.
Today, we have a proliferation of measures, scorecards and certifications. Because each evaluates performance differently, they can contradict one another, cause confusion and prevent apples-to-apples comparisons.
Moreover, the science of measurement needs to advance. Today, there are good measures of hospital processes, such as the number of heart attack patients that got an aspirin on arrival. But did aspirin save the patient's life?
Consumers are clearly more interested in outcomes, but in this area we either have total gaps, or measures that don't matter. For instance, while we can measure mortality 30 days post admission, death is not a common outcome for many common procedures such as childbirth or elective hip replacement. Data on many outcomes is simply lacking, particularly long-term outcomes.
In 2012, Premier convened a group of experts–including The Experts: Health Care panelists Leah Binder and Elliott Fisher–along with consumer advocates and provider representatives from Billings Clinic, Fairview Health Services, Geisinger Health System and Summa Health System. Our goal was to identify the next generation of advanced measures.
What we discovered is that measures have two audiences. One is providers that need specific clinical details in order to evaluate their performance, such as the number of diabetic patients that have excessively high hemoglobin A1c levels. The other is consumers who need to know higher level information like how healthy the providers' patients are, how others rate their overall experience and how much it costs. The specific measures selected for both consumers and providers was published in Health Affairs, and currently are being tested in a number of provider sites to ensure they are fair, comprehensive and all-inclusive.
Until consumer-focused and consumer-designed measures are prevalent, proceed with caution. Consumers should not be guided solely by a "five star" rating system. Instead, they may need to dig a little deeper to get information on things that matter to them personally.
I would encourage consumers making choices to ask essential questions, such as: What has been the provider's experience in treating patients with the same condition and the same degree of complexity? How can a new patient expect to be treated? What are the long-term outcomes associated with this procedure?
In the longer term, we need to pay much greater attention to the science of measurement, as well as the process for how we include consumers in measure selection.
Susan DeVore is president and CEO of Premier Inc., a health-care performance improvement alliance of approximately 2,900 U.S. community hospitals.
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Just in time for Valentine's Day Disney Junior has released Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: I Heart Minnie.
I Heart Minnie is a compilation of 5 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse episodes with the themes of friendship, teamwork, sharing and problem solving. There's also a fun feature called, "You're Invited to Minnie's Birthday Party".
My girls loved it. 4 of the episodes were ones we had already seen on Disney Junior. But they just so happened to be Madelynn's favorite episodes. Then there is an All-New Never-Before-Seen episode titled "Minnie & Daisy's Flower Shower". I enjoy letting the girls watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse because it is so interactive. Madelynn at three now confidently calls out the answers to the character's questions and counts with them.
We are planning to have a Minnie Mouse birthday party for Hayleigh's first birthday so the "You're Invited to Minnie's Birthday Party" feature was fun. There were several times where Madelynn said, "Mom! We have to do that for Hayleigh." The main thing being making our own party hats.
It's a fun DVD that is girly yet will be enjoyed by boys. It's perfect for your young Valentines.
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: I Heart Minnie was released on February 7, 2012 to DVD.
You don't have to wait until Valentine's Day for all the fun. Download this Valentine's Day Fun Pack!
I received a copy of "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: I Heart Minnie to review. I was in no other way compensated. Opinions are 100% mine.


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SIKESTON - Gary and Sonya Lynn Davis are the parents of their third child, second daughter, born at 12:15 a.m. March 25, 2003, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. Lacey Nicole Davis weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 18-inches long.
Mrs. Davis, daughter of Connie Kay Floyd, Jamie Floyd and Steve Wolf, is a nurse aide.
Davis, son of Latina Hampton and Richard Hampton, is a mechanic for Sikeston Auto Sales.
MORLEY - Darrick Allen and Melissa Renee Bruce are the parents of their first child, a daughter, born at 7:50 a.m. March 26, 2003, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Kalyn Dawn Bruce weighed 7 pounds and was 19 1/2-inches long.
The former Melissa Harris, Mrs. Bruce is the daughter of Glenn Harris of Oran and Legretta Harris of Morley. She is a dispatcher with the Scott County Sheriff's Department.
Bruce, son of Doyle Bruce and Cathy Bruce of Scott City, works in delivery for Ryder Logistics.
SIKESTON - Jeff and Sunnie Gaddis are the parents of their second son, born at 12:56 p.m. March 27, 2003, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. Cannon Michael Gaddis weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19-inches long.
Mrs. Gaddis, daughter of Linda Goins and Sonny Eldridge, is a licensed practical nurse for the Ferguson Medical Group.
Gaddis, son of Charles and Vernell Gaddis, is employed by Lambert's Cafe.
CAPE GIRARDEAU - Jessica Rene Hayes and Dee Jones are the parents of their first child, a son, born at 4:58 a.m. March 28, 2003, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Darius Jordan Jones weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20-inches long.
Hayes, daughter of Retha Hayes and Jesse Hayes of Sikeston, is employed by the Schnuck's Deli.
Jones, son of Debbie Brown of Oak Ridge and Jon Jones of Cape Girardeau, is employed by Tri-State Pools.


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Notice of Proposed Change to Section IV of the Virginia State Technical Guide
Notice Of Availability Of Proposed Changes In The Virginia Nrcs State Technical Guide For Review And Comment.
It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Virginia that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide specifically in the following practice standards: #314, Brush Management, #324, Deep Tillage, #330, Contour Farming, #332, Contour Buffer Strips, #344, Residue Management, Seasonal, #346, Residue Management, Ridge Till, #380, Windbreak/Shelterbelt Establishment, #484, Mulching, #512, Forage & Biomass Planting, and #603, Herbaceous Wind Barriers. These practices will be used to plan and install conservation practices.
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John A. Bricker, State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), 1606 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 209, Richmond, Virginia 23229-5014; Telephone number (804) 287-1691; Fax number (804) 287-1737. Copies of the practice standards will be made available upon written request to the address shown above or on the Virginia NRCS Web site: http://www.va.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/draftstandards.html.
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Section 343 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 states that revisions made after enactment of the law to NRCS State technical guides used to carry out highly erodible land and wetland provisions of the law shall be made available for public review and comment. For the next 30 days, the NRCS in Virginia will receive comments relative to the proposed changes. Following that period, a determination will be made by the NRCS in Virginia regarding disposition of those comments and a final determination of change will be made to the subject standards.
Dated: October 4, 2010.
W. Ray Dorsett,
Acting State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Richmond, Virginia.
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Anjana Sukhani talks about her life partner
Speaking on the qualities that her life partner should posses Anjana excitedly says, "I think you don"t plan for all these things and if it"s going to happen it will happen. However, I would definitely love that my groom would be presentable, humorous, intelligent and most importantly he should be caring."
Well guys who are bowled over by Ms. Sukhani have a clear chance now to bowl her over!


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To the Editor,
I am writing this letter to clarify several misleading and inaccurate statements that have been made by Deirdre Curran, Leon Sculti and Ray Tartaglione on various social media sites. They did not contact me to verify the accuracy of their postings.
My wife and I both grew up in Rye and have lived here as adults since 1985. Two of our three children have returned and currently live in Rye. We have volunteered for numerous organizations and at the end of this year I will have served for 20 years on the Board of Architectural Review and the Planning Commission. Any implications that we are not interested in making Rye a better place to live and work are unfounded.
I have known Kim Morque, the current President of Sustainable Playland Inc., for many years. In January 2011 he asked me to become involved with SPI. Despite the label that was attached to my name in the promotional video, I served as an unpaid volunteer. A.P. Construction, the company I work for, provided a pro bono conceptual construction estimate for the original SPI submission that led to their selection. A.P. Construction has never been paid by SPI and does not expect to be. I acted as a volunteer and have not been paid nor would I expect to be. Although I have attended a few meetings at the request of Mr. Morque since the selection, I did not participate in the preparation of the Playland Improvement Plan dated September 2013 and am not currently involved with SPI.
The county executive's office has stated repeatedly that the site plan review process under SEQRA would be run by the county and they would declare themselves the lead agency. I would assume that the City of Rye, through the City Council, would be asked to comment as an interested party. I would also assume that the City Council would hold public hearings and would seek input from the relevant boards and commissions. As I have stated to anyone who asked, when the SPI plan is on the Planning Commission agenda, I will recuse myself.
I will patiently wait for Mr. Tartaglione, Mr. Sculti and Ms. Curran to apologize for their actions but do not really expect that to happen. The world of social media seems to lend itself to quick unfounded accusations without any accountability and with very little in the way of corrections or apologies.
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THE MEDIA BUSINESS: ADVERTISING -- ADDENDA; Accounts
By Carol Marie Cropper
Published: December 12, 1997
-- 800-4-Referral, Ramsey, N.J., to Lois/EJL, New York, part of Lois/ U.S.A., to introduce a telephone referral service linking consumers to service professionals like doctors and electricians. Billings were estimated at $3 million for an initial campaign in metropolitan New York.
-- Dirt Devil, Cleveland, a subsidiary of Royal Appliance Manufacturing Co., to Meldrum & Fewsmith Communications, Cleveland, owned by Wolf Group, to handle media planning for Dirt Devil vacuum cleaners. Those duties on the account, with billings estimated at $15 million, had been handled by the Griswold-Eshleman Co., Cleveland, which closed. Meldrum already handles the creative portion of the account.
-- Jumbo Sports Inc., Tampa, Fla., to Richards Group, Dallas, to handle media planning and buying for the sporting goods retailer, previously handled by Horizon Media, New York. Richards also handles creative duties. Billings were estimated at more than $3 million.
-- W. L. Gore & Associates, Elkton, Md., to Richardson, Myers & Donofrio, Baltimore, to handle consumer apparel advertising for the maker of Gore-Tex. Billings were estimated at $2 million to $3 million. W. B. Doner & Co., Baltimore, which had handled the account, will continue to service projects for Gore.
-- Exor Medical Laboratories, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Turk Group, Hawthorne, N.Y., to handle advertising for its Hydra Skin treatment, which had been handled in-house. Billings were estimated at more than $1 million.
-- Austin Express Inc., Austin, Tex., to Bradfield Martino, Austin, as the first agency to handle advertising for the airline. Billings were estimated at more than $1 million.
-- Columbia University School of Business, New York, to Blum/Herbstreith, New York, to handle its advertising and direct marketing account, which had been handled by Pickholz Tweedy & Cowan, New York. Billings were estimated at $1 million.


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March 22nd, 2013 - 6:46am
(Port Angeles) -- The city of Port Angeles has reached an agreement with its largest labor union.
The city council this week agreed to the new deal with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
Local 1619. It covers about 90 employees in the all departments besides police and fire.
Under the two-year deal, employees will get a two percent raise each year and agree to pay more toward their health insurance premiums. Employees will now pay 12.5 percent of the premimum, up from 10 percent.
The agreement will be retroactive to the start of this year.
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Chin Implant Q&A
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Bone Resorption After Chin Implants
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Are silastic implants better than porex (Medpor) implants?
Hi, I would like to know if silastic implants are better than porex (Medpor) implants. What about bone erosion ? Will I have to change my implant in... READ MORE
Doctor Recommendations for Surgeon who Can Revise Chin Implant and Fix to Bone
After Doing a Lot of Research on Chin Implant Displacement Revision.... I have had a chin implant placed thru the mouth that migrated or placed too... READ MORE
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As a young patient I am concerned by the long term consequences that might surface with a chin implant 40-60 years in the future. Among the issues I... READ MORE
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I was under the impression that the only options to correct a weak chin were chin implants or jaw bone surgery, however, after doing research there... READ MORE
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Jaw and chin implants are generally done w/ silicone,medpor,etc.,all foreign bodies. Then chin genioplasty requires CUTTIN G the chin bone to increase... READ MORE
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What does the future of plastic surgery look like? READ MORE
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Several Drs. have commented on bone erosion of the chin and jaw following implant surgery as a possible after effect. A few doctors have said that... READ MORE
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Book Review by Jane – A Dog Among Diplomats by J.F. Englert
After the cliffhanger at the end of J.F. Englert's first book, I must admit that I read mystery's sequel, A Dog Amoung Diplomats, in just over one sitting. In fact, I failed to read anything else in between, going from one right book to the next.
If you enjoyed Englert's first novel, A Dog About Town, then this book is a sure thing. The mystery is much more complex and entertaining, and there are new and sinister players at the table. The mystery of Randolph's owner Imogen is continued in this new book, intensified by her apparent involvement in a high profile murder.
The lab Randolph must work with his owner Harry to try and find the murderer and the truth, but as the secrets surrounding Imogen multiply and intensify, this becomes their greatest struggle yet.
While Harry endeavors to grapple with the unfolding secrets, Randolph is thrust straight into the heart of the mystery and the danger. Through the help of an outsider foggily connected with Imogen, he is placed within a circle of key people, some of whom may be targets, and one of whom is most certainly a killer.
This book is a fast, but entertaining read, and Randolph's incredible insights will have you looking at your dog with new eyes.


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MUMBAI: Mumbai will never be the same again, at least politically. With the delimitation commission proposing major changes — including renaming of constituencies — the city will soon become a new political landscape.
Delimitation is the redrawing of boundaries of parliamentary or assembly constituencies to ensure all constituencies have equal or near-equal number of voters.


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Photos: The best of George Strait, from Austin 1984 to hanging with Jerry Jones
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George Strait poses in the press room with the award for entertainer of the year at the 49th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Las Vegas.
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text: Raise Stroke Awareness by Allyson P. on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 The American Stroke Association needs you to help us share important stroke messaging tomorrow Wednesday, January 23rd. We'll hold a Social Media Day of Action to engage as many Americans as possible in our new "F.A.S.T." stroke awareness advertising campaign, which we created in partnership with the Ad Council. F.A.S.T. refers to three key symptoms of stroke (Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty), plus the importance of getting help immediately if symptoms appear (Time to call 9-1-1). We've prepared messaging for Twitter and Facebook and we're asking you to post these messages at designated times during the day. Twitter: Post the following Tweets at the times noted below on January 23rd:- Before 12 noon EST: Today at noon EST we release a new infographic & PSAs showing you how to spot the signs of stroke. Stay tuned! #ASA #FASTPSA- At 12 noon EST: Stroke is No.1 preventable cause of disability! Quick action can mean better outcomes #ASA #FASTPSA http://bit.ly/FASTinfographic Facebook: Share the following Facebook posts at the times noted below on January 23rd:- At 12 noon EST: Raise awareness & fight strokes by making sure all your friends and family know to how to spot and respond to signs of a stroke F.A.S.T. Spread the word! http://bit.ly/FASTEndStroke-After 12 noon EST: Did you know stroke is the No. 1 preventable cause of disability? Share this post to join us in teaching all Americans how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T. http://bit.ly/FASTinfographicYou can also help by uploading the campaign's content on your website or blog, and sharing it with your e-mail lists. Available content includes the infographic, PSAs, and a Facebook cover photo.Learn more about the American Stroke Association's F.A.S.T. campaign « Now share your story Share This


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St. Olaf News
Marino measures Mayweather's boxing career in Wall Street Journal
May 5, 2014
St. Olaf College Professor of Philosophy Gordon Marino has authored a piece for the Wall Street Journal considering where current World Boxing Council welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. would place on a list of the greatest boxers of all time.
In anticipation of a title unification bout between Mayweather and World Boxing Association welterweight champion Marcos Maidana — which Mayweather went on to win — Marino asked whether or not defeating Maidana would be enough to earn Mayweather a spot on the list of all-time greats.
"All-time greatness in the gloved game is usually achieved by some combination of longevity and career-defining matchups like Ali vs. Frazier," Marino writes in the piece.
"Mayweather has always been adamant that he is on a short boxing tether and won't be campaigning into his mid-40s. So in lieu of the longevity factor, who will be the 37-year-old Mayweather's Duran or Hearns?"
Unfortunately for Mayweather, Marino speculated that the boxer may be running out of potential rivals whose defeat would carry "that career-defining stamp."
He notes that "In what some call the 'Cold War' in boxing, it is nearly impossible to arrange marquee showdowns between Top Rank boxers such as Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley and Golden Boy-related fighters like Mayweather. It is as if there were two different leagues in boxing — without a World Series."
Marino is a nationally recognized sports journalist who regularly contributes to publications like the Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, and New York Times. In addition to his teaching and writing, Marino also serves as curator of the Howard and Edna Hong Kierkegaard Library and co-coaches the St. Olaf Boxing Club with Associate Professor of English Carlos Gallego.


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Due to technical difficulties, the fall brochure did not get included this week in the Brown County Reminder, but will be in next week. Hopefully the small ad on Sept. 3 provided information for the happenings for the weekend and coming week. By the time you read this information, the online form of the brochure should be posted on the Sleepy Eye School website.
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First on the schedule for fall is an ECFE Babies class on Saturday, Sept. 8, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Parents with new babies are invited to come and discuss tummy time, infant brain development, adjusting to parenthood whether it is a first child or the youngest child.
September 8 will also be the first class for quilters. Some have already indicated they have a project to work on or will be starting a new project. We meet in the cafeteria at Sleepy Eye School and begin at 8 a.m. Quilters also bring an item to share at coffee time or noon lunch.
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The next open house will be for the Discovery Time Preschool which is for those who have turned three by Sept. 1. It will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 6:30-8 p.m. in the ECFE room 320 at the Sleepy Eye Elementary School. ECFE classes for this age group begin on Tuesday, Sept. 18 and the preschool starts on Wednesday, Sept. 19.
ECFE classes for Toddlers will meet on Thursday, Sept. 20, 6-7:15 p.m. for their first session. Two-year-olds meet on Monday, Sept. 24, 6-7:30 p.m. The times for 3- to 5-year-olds are 9-10:30 a.m., 4:30-6 p.m. or 6:30-8 p.m. The fall newsletter has been mailed or can be accessed on the school website.
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The next outing is to the Clay County Fair in Spencer, Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 13. The motor coach will leave Sleepy Eye at 7:30 a.m. and return early evening. Sign up by Sept. 7 if you are interested in this day trip.
Discount tickets and food coupon books for the Renaissance Festival are available through this office for the weekend events at Shakopee.
A request was received to attend the Lundstrom Country Christmas Celebration in December. A non-refundable deposit needs to be made if you would be interested in this outing.
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Renewal classes for 55 Alive have been arranged for this fall. The first two will be in September. An afternoon class (1:30-5:30 p.m.) will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 11 in room 134 at Sleepy Eye High School. An evening class (5:30-9:30 p.m.) will be held on Thursday, Sept. 20. More are scheduled for October and November. Sign up early as the classes do fill.
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Just came across this one question asking what 1 - alpha represents?
A Level of significance
B Confidence interval
C Level of confidence
very straight but as it seemed to be an easy question, as soon as I saw B I selected B and didnt even read C.
Now I am confused answer is C. I dont have issue undertsanding why C is the right answer but rather I d like to know what the difference between B and C is. 1 - alpha isnt it also the confidence interval. Are they not the same thing.
ex: Alpha=5% ==> 1- alpha = 95% level of confidence is 95% but so is the confidence interval equivalent to 95% or 1 - alpha.
I mean it is not a big deal since I was so suprised that if I have the same question I will remember but still thought it would be interesting to clear my brain out.


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Tech Prep allows you to earn high school and college credit at the same time (this is called Dual Credit) for successfully completing certain Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses at your high school. The courses are taught at the high school, but are considered part of a college degree or certificate program which aligns with a career pathway at Skagit Valley College.
Which classes at my school are Tech Prep classes?
You can locate which classes are available at your high school by accessing the Student link and finding your high school chart. The career specialist at your high school can also assist you in determining what classes are available.
Is there an age requirement for when I can begin earning Tech Prep college credits?
Tech Prep classes are a part of your district's regular Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes. You are eligible to begin earning Tech Prep credit anytime between 9-12th grade when you are currently enrolled in an eligible CTE course.
How many college credits can I earn?
There is no "official" limit on the number of credits that a student can earn in Tech Prep – that is usually determined by the college.
How do I register for the first time?
First, go to our website SVC Tech Prep/Career Pathways and click on the Register Now link towards the bottom of the page. This will take you to a page with registration instructions and classes available by high school. To go directly to the registration page click here.
Do I have to enter my Social Security number when I register for Tech Prep classes?
Entering your social security number is optional; you do not need it to register for Tech Prep. When registering, the required items are marked with an asterisk (*).
I accidentally registered for the wrong class. How can I change it?
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Can I make changes to my student profile?
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Can I get credit for my class from multiple colleges at the same time?
No. When a Tech Prep class is available for credit at more than one college, you must choose which college you would like to receive credit from. You cannot receive credit for the same class at two colleges.
I took Tech Prep classes last year but didn't register for credit. Can I register now to receive the credit?
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Will my credits transfer to any college?
Credits will transfer within the Washington State community college system. Transferability of credit to four –year colleges depends on the receiving institution. Many students have had their credit accepted at other colleges in Washington and out of state; however, there is no guarantee that your credit will directly transfer. You may be able to use the credits as electives or to satisfy a prerequisite.
When do I receive a college transcript? How do I get an official copy?
The college that awards you credit will generate transcripts during the summer quarter. You may request a transcript by going to http://getmytranscript.com/ and choose the link to order a transcript
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Worker B returns to their roots as beekeepers, adding raw honey to their collection of honeybee inspired products. A three-person company centered in Minneapolis, MN, Worker B found their start with local beekeepers and community-based farming.
The new Worker B raw honeys are sourced from select beekeepers chosen for their dedication to sustainable relationships with honeybees. Their honeys are never heated or filtered, preserving all the nutritional and enzymatic virtues of raw honey. Worker B is offering two individual varieties to start:
The Basswood Blend. Sourced form the glacial plains of central Minnesota, this variety is primarily from the Basswood tree blossoms, featuring bright flavor notes of mint, grass and thyme. This is the same raw honey used in Worker B's skincare formulations.
Buckwheat Honey. A stout varietal honey sourced from Worker B's friends in Quebec, Canada. This intense honey showcases robust molasses, chocolate, and malt flavor highlights, exemplifying the savory side of honey.
"The key to distinct honey varietals is knowing exactly what is happening around a beehive at a specific location and nuances of the harvest season. The specificity of flavor comes directly from the forage patterns of the honeybee," said Liesa Helfen, co-owner and founding member of Worker B. "The goal of the Worker B raw honey collection is to focus on sustainable beekeepers and the locations they collect from, resulting in spectacular flavor profiles of raw honey."
Worker B ingredients come direct from the hive, forming the base for their Skincare, Candle and Varietal Raw Honey collections. Worker B performs all aspects of their business from product concept to formulation, from production to fulfillment. Now in their fourth year, Worker B still maintains a series of their own beehives and continues their hands-on approach to ingredient sourcing that sets them apart from traditional skincare and lifestyle brands.
Worker B products are available at select retailers and online.
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B Corp certification is to sustainable business what Fair Trade certification is to coffee or USDA Organic certification is to milk. By voluntarily meeting higher standards of transparency, accountability, and performance, Certified B Corps are distinguishing themselves in a cluttered marketplace by offering a positive vision of a better way to do business.
Today, there is a growing community of more than 910 Certified B Corps from 29 countries and 60 industries working together toward one unifying goal: to help people use business as a force for good. Ogden Publications, publisher of Utne Reader, is proud to be a Certified B Corp, and honored to join fellow Certified B Corps in speaking with one, unified voice in celebrating the B Corp approach to sustainable business.
This Black Friday, when deals and discounts entice people to buy more than they need, Patagonia would like to send an alternative message to its friends, family and customers, one that explores the quality of the things we own and the lives we live.
To help drive that message home, the Malloy family (Patagonia Surf Ambassadors) have produced Worn Wear, a short film to share the stories of Patagonia customers and their beloved Patagonia gear that has stood the test of time.
No one has seen this film before today.
Worn Wear is an exploration of quality — in the things we own and the lives we live. This short film takes you to an off-the-grid surf camp in Baja, Mexico, a family's maple syrup harvest in Contoocook, Vermont, an organic farm in Ojai, California and into the lives of a champion skier, a National Geographic photographer, and a legendary alpinist. It also features exclusive interviews with Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard.
Released as an antidote to the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping frenzy, Worn Wear is an invitation to celebrate the stuff you already own.
In addition to premiering the film in 15 retail stores on Black Friday, Patagonia will unveil its new repair program with iFixit. Together, the companies will co-publish a series of free repair guides for Patagonia clothing. Patagonia is the first apparel company to partner with iFixit in an effort to encourage customers to repair old products instead of buying new. Customers can visit the 15 select Patagonia Retail locations on Black Friday and receive help repairing an old Patagonia garment, in addition to sampling the new Patagonia California Route beer made by New Belgium Brewery.
Patagonia will also sell an Expedition Sewing Kit (MSRP $30) in its retail stores and online, complete with a machined awl made of high-quality aluminum, heavy-duty needles, various selections of thread, and patch material.
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Just in time for the holidays, America's Best Organics, provider of hand-curated, eco-conscious organic gift baskets, has introduced a newly designed, American-made gift box in which to present and ship its all-organic and earth-friendly gift box collections. Produced and printed in a zero waste facility in Denver, CO, the new keepsake gift box design was inspired by an original illustration from Colorado artist Matthue DeYarus.
America's Best Organics is one of 19 Certified B Corporations participating in the launch of "B the Change," a new consumer facing campaign from the community of Certified B Corporations, that celebrates and rewards people using business as a force for good. America's Best Organics included the B the Change red logo on the side of the newly designed gift box as a demonstration of their commitment to raising consumer awareness of products produced by fellow B Corporations.
Additionally, the company unveiled a new look and functionality to its website, www.AmericasBestOrganics.com, to help ease and expedite the shopper's experience in ordering and shipping gift box collections to any location in the U.S. New features to the website include a quick buy section on the homepage, updated graphics and images, and messaging to alert shoppers that ground shipping in the US is now included in the list price.
"Our new box design reflects the essence of eco-gift giving: creativity, warmth, simplicity and recyclability. We are thrilled to introduce the new design in time for holiday orders and hope recipients around the country will be delighted," said Seleyn DeYarus, CEO of parent company Best Organics Inc.
To view the full gift collection or to place an order, please visit America's Best Organics. For questions about the newly box design, refreshed website or gift services, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com or 303.499.6742.
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Best Organics Inc. is a leading provider of premium, hand-packed, organic and eco-friendly gift box collections featuring gourmet products from local, regional and U.S.-based producers and leading brands. Its gift collections are presented in beautifully illustrated, reusable gift boxes, and are available at www.AmericasBestOrganics.com, and for corporate gifting. Best Organics Inc. is a Certified B Corporation, a member of the Organic Trade Association, Colorado Proud, and Naturally Boulder, and is a Green America-Approved Business. Contact us or call 303.499.ORGANIC (6742)
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In the United Kingdom
it's known as the 'dying trade', though it is one of the fastest growing
industry sectors in the country. Now it's hitting the shores of the U.S.
Witness the rise of natural burial.
The idea for Final Footprint® began in 2004. I had recently returned from my native England, with a crazy idea to have natural
burial sites all over this country, as in England. Final Footprint® would
supply the biodegradable caskets. After watching Six Feet Under, I decided that
it would be possible, let passion win out over common sense, and started the
company. Frequently told I am ahead of my time, I pursued my vision;
researching, learning about natural burial, and the funeral industry in the United States.
When seeing that natural, biodegradable
caskets were not being made in the United States,
I connected with Ecoffins, one of the first natural casket manufacturers in England. I
became its sole US
distributor. I created an additional line of caskets visiting a manufacturer in
Education seems to have been a major part of my business, being present at
green festivals, speaking at events, and even taking booths at industry events
to showcase natural caskets and burial. It's a slow process. There is still too
much red tape and because the general public does not get involved in
regulations, the industry holds sway over most of the legislative issues. I
have served on the board of my local Funeral Consumer Alliance chapter in Palo Alto, CA. and am
still on an advisory committee. This is the only public advocacy group in the US with
chapters in many cities. We need more though. England has a thriving
organization, The Natural Death Center.
During my research I decided
to also learn about home funerals as I felt this was an integral part of the
dying process. Instead of giving your loved one over to strangers in a funeral
home, we should be taking care of them in their own home in their environment.
After this experience I assisted at two home funerals and it was a good
experience to see how families benefit from participating in taking care of
their loved one.
The same is just as
important when it comes to the burial. All the stories I have heard from
families, and my friend Ed Bixby, owner of Steelmantown Natural Preserve, in
New Jersey, say how incredibly cathartic it is to be able to actually perform
the burial.
Why spend millions on mining
precious metals, cutting down valuable hard wood trees, and making polluting concrete
vaults, to bury someone. It just doesn't make sense. The equivalent of a Golden Gate Bridge is buried in our cemeteries every
year. I guess banning plastic bags is a start!
The aim of all natural
cemeteries is to keep the land as natural as possible, in keeping with the harmony
of the surrounding environment. Preserve the open space for wildlife. Natural burial sites should be used and
visited by the public, friends and relatives, just as one visits any park. Relax,
slow down, and enjoy the wonderful, natural countryside and environment.
Interring people in it after they die, is a very symbiotic process. More and
more land is being built on and this is one very beautiful way to preserve it
for wild life and for us to enjoy and then to return to.
As the famous naturalist
Aldo Leopold wrote….
"Dust unto dust in a desiccated version of the Round River
concept. . . . A rock decays and forms soil. In the soil grows an oak, which
bears an acorn, which feeds a squirrel, which feeds an Indian, who ultimately
lays him down to his last sleep in the great tomb of man—to grow another oak".
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Nichole Pinkard on Teaching Today's Digital Literacy
9.17.13 | Nichole Pinkard is the founder of the Digital Youth Network, a digital literacy program that works with middle school students both in and out of the classroom. She is also a visiting associate professor at DePaul University in the College of Computing and Digital Media.
This post is part of a series of conversations with thought leaders on digital media and learning, then and now. In conversation with journalist Heather Chaplin, leaders reflect on how the field of digital media and learning has changed over time, and where it's headed.
Spotlight: What made you think that the Digital Youth Network would be a good idea?
Nichole Pinkard: We believed that digital literacy was going to be a crucial skill moving forward and that we had to find a way to develop those skills in youth, particularly urban youth. And we wanted to do this outside of traditional schools. The goal isn't for everyone to become a movie maker or a musician—it's for kids to understand that digital literacy is the same as other kinds of literacy no matter what career choices they make.
What's changed since then?
Our understanding of the importance of digital literacy hasn't changed, but I think that as technologies have become more accessible, the ways we've gone about fostering it has changed.
Can you give me an example that?
The goal isn't for everyone to become a movie maker or a musician—it's for kids to understand that digital literacy is the same as other kinds of literacy no matter what career choices they make.
Seven years ago, you wouldn't assume that someone could make a video on the internet. Having kids make videos was a very intensive activity—but now they use flip cams, and you can actually work with HD raw footage in real time. And there are tools like WeVideo that allow you to edit in the cloud. All this means kids can work from home and school and wherever else they are through the day. This means opportunity for learning anytime, anywhere.
I see what you mean.
At the same time, with mobile phones, kids can document their everyday environments. They can make digital artifacts with real ease.
Are there are pitfalls to this kind of immediacy too?
The challenge is that just because they can do these things with low-level tools, they might think they're better than they are. A kid can create a video quickly on the phone but that doesn't mean they're editing or really creating a story structure around the video. You have to be able to help kids see that just because they can do something technically, it doesn't necessarily mean they truly understood what they're doing in any kind of intentional sense.
How do you help kids get from point A to point B?
We try to be clear about pathways. We set challenges for them. We'll say, "This is a beginning level challenge." And then make clear that there are things beyond the technical. It helps to show them work by their more advanced peers, so they can say "Oh, I want to do that. What do I need to do to get to the next level?" We're always trying to show them that if they develop their skills, they'll be able to produce a better product. It's just like in sports. If I want to make the eighth grade team, I've got to get better at my free-throw shot.
What's got you excited at the Digital Youth Network right now?
The city-led, MacArthur-sponsored Chicago Summer of Learning Initiative here in the city. Four of our mentors are former students we started working with back as early as the fifth grade. They're in college now, but they're back to teach middle school and high school students. When we work with kids over a period of time, we try to develop skill sets but also to teach them the responsibility of supporting others. For us, to have former students come back and ask to be mentors in the program for the next generation, that's a big reward.
What hasn't worked out as you would have hoped? What's gone wrong?
When you think of Mimi Ito's work, she talks about how only 10 percent of kids geek out, and most kids just hang out. One of the hardest challenges is getting kids to try things. We can always tell you success stories—we've gotten X number of kids working to discover their interests. But for every X number of kids who have, there are Y number of kids who haven't. I don't think we understand enough about what actually engages kids and what doesn't.
Can you give me an example?
Case in point: This summer we're running a program called DYN Divas. We know that if a girl from an underrepresented group doesn't take STEM classes and doesn't have informal learning experiences in STEM, the likelihood that she will major in STEM in college is minimal. It's just not going to happen. To address this, we've modeled DYN Divas on the Summer of Learning program in Chicago—we have 50 middle school girls coming in teams from a group of schools to learn to program, create apps, and do e-fashion. None of these girls have done any of this stuff before, but because it's being put in front of them, as a challenge, they're discovering they have some interest.
What's the single most surprising thing you've seen happen since you started with the Digital Media and Learning initiative (DML)?
I don't think we understand enough about what actually engages kids and what doesn't.
YOUmedia. I did not believe the library could become the place to be for African-American high-school males. The creation of YOUmedia and demonstrating that you could create a space that would bring people together across economic status, quality of school, and racial identity to collaborate together—I didn't think that would happen. I've seen parents coming to the library saying, "I need to make sure this place actually exists because I don't understand why my son says he's going to the library everyday!"
What's the biggest hurdle moving forward? What has to happen next?
Showing the long-term impact of participation. Are we having longitudinal impact? What happens to the kid who has participated for four or five years? And what are the pathways back into the formal schooling space? And again, I think it's important that we don't get too excited about the 10 to 15 percent, because those are kids who probably would have been successful anyway. We need to push ourselves to make sure we're addressing the equity question.
I feel like you're saying a couple of things here. One, that there needs to be a way to reach more than just the kids who'd find a way to succeed anyway, and two, that there needs to be a way of quantifying what you're doing. Is that right?
Yes, unless you quantify what you're doing, you can't say whom you're actually reaching. Usually we talk to the kids after they've demonstrated some ability, but how do we start understanding at the beginning who's participating in the first place? Who's choosing to engage and who's choosing not to engage? And why? We need a richer picture of participation.
Is there anybody in particular whose work you're interested in right now?
There are a couple of people, but they're not directly connected to DML. For example, I really like the work of Na'Ilah Nasir at Berkeley. She wrote a book called Racialized Identities that talks about the way kids follow the storylines most common to them and how you have to help them create new story lines. Also, there's a growing field of educational data mining, which I think is really going to help us. The DML community can benefit from quantitative methods in toolkits.
Do you think DML is ready for that?
We're probably mature enough as a field now that its time to bring more of the quantitative into what we're doing as long as it is integrated with the qualitative to tell a full story.
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After fifteen years of keeping notes on the things he's learned, the greats he's played with, and the celebrities he's taught, Phil Gordon has poured every single thing he knows about No Limit Texas Hold'em into this little green book. Taking a page from Harvey Penick's bestselling book of golf wisdom, Phil plays the role of both teacher and student, offering up insightful tips on how to think about poker and how to develop a singular style of play. Through philosophy, psychology, strategy, math, and the knowledge gleaned from playing poker with everyone from T. J. Cloutier and Phil Ivey to Hank Azaria and Ben Affleck, Phil breaks down the game into enlightening instructional tidbits and illustrative anecdotes that inspire the kind of persistence and motivation necessary to improve your game.
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PROS / This 3D camera can take 3D image stills and 3D video.
CONS / Its optical zoom is fairly low with a 4x rate.
VERDICT / The DMC-3D1K is the future of handheld cameras with in-camera photo editing, 3D video capabilities and 70MB of internal memory.
If you are ready to start capturing your memories with a whole new level of depth – literally – then the Panasonic Lumix 3D1 is the 3D camera for you. While many cameras have incorporated software that will extrapolate a 3D image with a little work, this is one of the few cameras designed – inside and out – for dramatic, realistic 3D photos. It starts with a foundation of solid functionality and adds stellar features to earn the TopTenREVIEWS Gold Award.
Image Quality
The Panasonic Lumix 3D1 packs 12.1 megapixels into its resolution, and has a 4x optical zoom. That may not seem like much compared to some of today's superzoom cameras, but keep in mind that binocular vision – the way the human eye forms a 3D image – only applies up to about 40 feet away. Anything more distant is flat to the naked eye, as well as in a 3D photograph. So superzoom cameras are no better at creating 3D images than low-zoom cameras.
The dual lenses on the Lumix 3D1 take two photographs, one left and one right, and they are merged into one image to create a 3D photo. Unlike software-based 3D modes, both images are taken simultaneously, which eliminates the risk that movement of something in the frame between shots will ruin the 3D effect.
The 3D1 has an aperture ranging from F3.9 to F13, which gives the photographer a larger viewing space than a 35 mm camera. With an ISO sensitivity of up to 3200, the camera can capture sharp shots in a variety of lighting conditions.
Not only can the Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1K take 3D images, it can capture 3D movies, 2D stills and HD movies as well. The 3.5-inch LCD monitor on the back of the camera is not 3D capable, so although you can preview the movie, it won't be in 3D. You also won't be able to see pictures in 3D on your camera's preview screen, but you can see the right or the left image. To view the merged 3D image or the 3D video, you must have a 3D image viewer, whether that's a 3D TV or another 3D-enabled device. Simply remove the 3D camera's SD card and insert into your compatible viewer. You can also connect the 3D1 via an HDMI output or a USB 2.0 port. Both the HD movies and 2D stills can be previewed normally on the Panasonic Lumix 3D1 or as a slide show. With 70MB of internal storage space and the SD/SDHC memory card slot, you can capture tons of memories.
When first using the Panasonic Lumix 3D1, you can easily lean on the auto mode to take beautiful pictures. It will automatically sense lighting and exposure needs and will even recognize individual faces, bringing them into focus. Once you've gotten the hang of your fancy new camera, there are several modes to choose from. Whether shooting a landscape scene, a close-up portrait or an intense sporting event, there is a setting to correspond. One option, intelligent handheld nightshot, helps you create perfectly illuminated night shots by layering consecutively shot images, all without using a tripod.
Weighing 6.88 ounces, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1K is stealthily compact and easy to use. As with most point-and-shoot cameras, you can choose to include a date and time stamp on each of your pictures. You can also set the camera on a self-timer to take group shots or even pictures of yourself. The 3D camera will automatically reduce red-eye and has an anti-blur feature. But the coolest feature is the ability to use the LCD touchscreen to edit your pictures right on the camera. After you've edited the images, you can then share them automatically with your Facebook friends by connecting via USB to your computer. HD videos can also be uploaded instantaneously to YouTube.
Because the Panasonic Lumix 3D1 has a dual lens for capturing an image in 3D, when in 2D mode, the extra lens doesn't have to go unused. You can take advantage of the functionality by recording HD video and taking 2D stills at the same time. What an awesome way to capture a memory, with video and pictures of the same moments. On the bottom of the 3D camera, you'll find a tripod socket which will allow you, the photographer, to be in on the action. When not in use for a period of time, the 3D1 will automatically shut off, saving battery power.
Help & Support
While we think one year is a pretty dismal warranty, it is the standard across the board for every 3D camera we reviewed. Panasonic makes up for it, though, with stellar customer support. A great deal of information, including FAQs, is located right on the product page. If you need more assistance, each page is equipped with a "Need Assistance with your Order?" box. This box includes a link to email support, a toll-free phone number and a link to chat with a representative live. We spoke with a customer support representative via the live chat function and were satisfied with the quality of help we received. We also contacted Panasonic via the email form and did not receive a response back. If you're in need of immediate assistance, we would recommend using the live chat feature. Panasonic's website is also lacking tutorial videos of the Panasonic Lumix 3D1, which are available for some other models on competing manufacturers' websites.
Allow your captured memories to break free of their 2D, flat display and enter the lifelike 3D world enabled by the Panasonic Lumix 3D1 3D camera. With the 3D1, you can still shoot 2D images, HD video and 3D video and 3D pictures. Several different modes allow you to alter settings for different occasions, automatically fixing improper exposure and reducing red-eye. The 3.5-inch touchscreen also makes it possible to edit your photos in-camera and share them simply by connecting the 3D camera to your computer.