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Geri Dawson Reflects on AGP Phase 2 Results
By Geri Dawson, Chief Science Officer, Autism Speaks
Science moves so slowly and is so labor-intensive that we don't often have moments to celebrate an achievement or breakthrough that has resulted from our investments. With this week's announcement of Phase 2 results from the Autism Genome Project, we are celebrating such an achievement.
Several years ago, when I was a professor at the University of Washington, I remember a phone call from Andy Shih, Ph.D. (Autism Speaks VP, Scientific Affairs) who asked if he could take my colleague, Jerry Schellenberg, and me out to breakfast. Over coffee, Andy described to us an idea he had: Would we be willing to collaborate with other scientists around the world and add the genetic data we have been collecting to a combined database? While each of us at that time had been working independently to try to discover autism risk genes, we knew that ultimately we would need much larger samples to deal with the significant heterogeneity that exists in autism spectrum disorder. After a lot of discussion and questions, Andy convinced us that this would be a worthwhile effort and thus we became part of what became known as the "Autism Genome Project," or the AGP. Eventually, Andy talked with over 50 groups worldwide and cajoled each of them to join the effort. What ensued was a series of monthly conference calls, complex negotiations and agreements that Andy helped broker, the creation of a combined database, and yearly meetings during which the goals for analysis and future data collection would be discussed. Today, the AGP is considered a driving force in autism genetic research.
Meanwhile, Clara Lajonchere, Ph.D. (Autism Speaks VP, Clinical Programs) was spearheading an effort to create a database of multiplex families called the Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE). She was leaving most of us collecting similar samples in the dust as she quickly assembled the largest private genetic individual data base that exists. Her ability to form partnerships with families, engaging them in the process of scientific discovery, was a model for us all. Not surprisingly, Clara readily agreed to join the AGP since AGRE's basic premise was "collaboration and data sharing."
Fast forward to this week when the AGP published the largest and most comprehensive study of copy number variations (CNV) – small deletions or duplications in our genome that can disrupt gene function – in autism families. By comparing CNVs found in 1,000 individuals with autism with those from 1,300 individuals without autism, the AGP reported the following:
- Several novel ASD genes were discovered, and many genes previously implicated by other studies were confirmed. Some of these genes are involved with communication between neurons, while others help regulate cell growth and how they respond to environmental stimuli.
- It was confirmed that autism risk genes are rare variants in our genome that occur very infrequently or not at all in the general population, and each person with ASD may have a unique risk gene or set of risk genes. Some of these genes are "highly penetrant" meaning that, if you carry this risk gene, you very likely will develop ASD, whereas other only raise the risk for ASD and need to combine with other genetic and/or environmental risk factors to cause ASD. Some of these are inherited, but many appear "de novo" meaning that they only exist in the child and not the parents.
- In the not-so-distant future, we will start to see more comprehensive genetic testing being conducted in the clinic to provide parents with information about whether their child may be at risk for ASD, so they can watch for signs or better understand the cause of their child's ASD. It will be important to consider carefully what tests are appropriate and interpret them in a manner that is responsible and helpful for parents.
- Although the fact that so many rare genes can be related to risk for autism seems to form an overwhelmingly complex picture of autism, there is a path forward: These genes appear to cluster around specific biochemical pathways in the brain and, thus, point to new directions for developing drugs that could potentially help recover function of these pathways. This is good news for families.
Most of all, I see the publication of this report as a celebration of the fruitful partnership between the families and the scientific community. While Autism Speaks staff like Andy and Clara helped create and implement unique and productive scientific endeavors like the AGP, ultimately, it is the families who contributed their time and literally a part of themselves that is helping us put together this puzzle called autism piece by piece.
5|25: Celebrating Five Years of Autism Science Day 9: Copy Number Variations
In honor of the anniversary of Autism Speaks' founding on Feb 25, for the next 25 days we will be sharing stories about the many significant scientific advances that have occurred during our first five years together. Our ninth item, Copy Number Variations, is from Autism Speaks' Top 10 Autism Research Events of 2007.
Three studies published in 2007 pointed autism researchers toward the importance not only of mutations within the DNA code of specific genes, but also of variations in the number of copies of genes, known as Copy Number Variations (CNV). Created by submicroscopic deletions or duplications of DNA sequences, recent advances have only now allowed CNV to become routinely detectable, establishing an entirely new avenue of genetic research.
Armed with the latest technology and three different collections of patient DNA, including Autism Speaks' Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE), researchers at Cold Spring Harbor scanned the genome for the presence of CNV in autism. In February 2007 they reported that not only do individuals with autism have more CNV than individuals without autism, but that CNV in autism occur more often as "de novo" or spontaneous mutations (mutations not found in the DNA of either parent). They also found that these spontaneous CNV appear to be more common in families with only one child with autism (simplex) than those with multiple affected children (multiplex).
With their data suggesting that genetic mechanisms may be different in different types of autism, the researchers then carefully studied the inheritance pattern of autism in the many families in Autism Speaks' AGRE and IAN databases. In July they published that they could fit the data to a model in which there are at least two distinct ways that genes may play a role in the development of autism: spontaneous CNV might help to explain autism in simplex families, whereas inherited gene mutations may be at the root of autism spectrum disorders in a greater portion of multiplex families. Such a model is significant because although autism has been thought to have a strong genetic component, so far it has not been shown to be as clearly inherited as other simple genetic disorders.
The team from Cold Spring Harbor has provided a new theory of autism risk that stands to influence how future autism genetic research is conceptualized. Although their results require replication, it also now leads to the question of what causes this increase in spontaneous CNV, opening the door to an exploration of the interplay between genetics and environmental factors. Possible risk factors include age of the parents, specific toxicological factors and accumulated exposures, as well as genetic predisposition.
Update since this story was first run: Improvement in DNA technology since the publication of this first major autism CNV study has meant that new insights into the role of CNV are actively being pursued. The largest and most comprehensive autism CNV study to date was published in April 2009 in the top research journal, Nature. The new study focused on inherited rather than spontaneous CNV, with the researchers finding CNV variations in genes important for neural development [for more details, see http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science_news/top_ten_autism_research_events_2009_cnv.php]. Researchers in autism are continuing to lead geneticists in other fields with an intense focus on CNV and early recognition of their importance as potential disease risk factors.


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The Seneca Indian Nation has accused the federal government of underfunding the Senecas' health programs by millions of dollars over a two-year period.
In a recently filed federal court lawsuit, the Senecas claim that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services illegally under-counted the number of Seneca Nation patients who receive federally reimbursed health services.
Although the Senecas are a sovereign nation, members of the tribe are eligible for health services funded by the United States government through the Indian Health Service, which is a subsidiary of HHS. The Senecas get reimbursed at a rate of $1,855.65 annually per patient, the Senecas said.
In a lawsuit filed on Sept. 10, the Senecas accused the Indian Health Service of calculating that the number of Senecas eligible for federally reimbursed health services at 4,122, when the actual number of eligible Senecas was 6,156.
As a result, the Senecas allege that their tribal health programs got about $7.5 million less in federal reimbursement than they should have received over the years 2010-2011.
Seneca President Robert Odawi Porter said he has been trying to work out a solution to the disagreement with officials of the Indian Health Service.
"The Nation believes that federal accounting in this case is incorrect and the nation simply seeks reimbursement for the value of that under-count," Porter said on Monday. "We have a disagreement about numbers, which we have not yet been able to resolve in discussions with HHS, so we had to file suit to protect our claim."
Christine Winderlin, a spokeswoman for the Indian Health Service, had no immediate comment on the lawsuit but said her office probably will issue a statement on the matter.
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On a flight back from a speaking engagement in Darwin last week I ventured into the toilets at the pointy end of the airplane. As I entered, I noticed something attached to the door of the cubicle, which turned out to be a bag of coffee beans. I have to say it was nicely presented and quite subtle, yet a bag of coffee beans none-the-less. Apparently the airline uses coffee beans to absorb aromas in much the same way that David Jones offers customers coffee beans when sampling different perfume fragrances - in between a sniff of one perfume and the next, you are offered coffee beans to neutralise your palate so that the second waft of perfume goes onto a fresh palate.
The experience reminded me of a story that I quite often tell in my marketing and brand speeches based on my book The Vibe.
I like to explain that your brand is like that bag of coffee beans in that it soaks up everything that goes on around it.
Your brand and the marketing associated with it is not just the advertising you do. - It's also the way you talk to customers, being on time for meetings, who you put your sponsorship dollars behind, how you deal with complaints, the perception you create when one of your trucks cuts me off in traffic and flicks me the bird, your annual report, your e-mail signature, your website, your tweets, your packaging, your signage on the building and the way I'm treated in reception. It's Mabo, it's the constitution, it's just the Vibe.
Your brand, like a bag of coffee beans, sucks up perceptions from all those different places. Bundled together they create a vibe that can either be good, great or non-existent.
Small to medium sized enterprises need to be particularly careful to ensure that their marketing is not simply their advertising and promotion, because it's not. It's every single contact point you can possibly have with your customer, creating a perception which is ultimately your vibe. It's really worthwhile taking a step back to look at all those contact points that are the coffee beans for your brand, and see how you fare.
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Jul 28, 2004
A marriage of pixels and proportional counters
Over the past decade micropattern gas detectors (MPGDs) have become increasingly important, not only in high-energy physics but also in other applications where high spatial resolution is required together with operation at high rates. MPGDs are position-sensitive proportional counters, descendents of the multiwire chambers that amplify and collect charge released as ionizing particles pass through a volume of gas. The difference with MPGDs is that the electrodes that sense the avalanche of charge are constructed using microelectronics, thin-film or advanced printed circuit board (PCB) techniques. With such methods, feature sizes of just a few microns can be achieved, leading to detectors that have excellent spatial resolution and fast charge collection.
One attractive class of MPGD is the gas electron multiplier (GEM) detector, which can fully decouple the charge-amplification structure from the read-out structure. The GEM concept uses a thin sheet of metalized plastic pierced by a regular array of tiny, closely spaced holes. When a voltage is applied across the device, the high electric field at the holes causes an avalanche of charge, which can be collected by a read-out electrode (CERN Courier December 1998 p19). In this way, the charge amplification and read-out can be independently optimized. For example, by organizing the read-out plane in a multipixel pattern it is possible to obtain true 2D imaging capability (see figure 1). The high granularity of the pixelated read-out plane preserves the intrinsic resolving power of the device and its high rate capability, which are otherwise unavoidably lost if a conventional projective read-out approach is used - for example, with a read-out on x and y axes (Bellazzini and Spandre 2003).
However, when the pixel size is small (less than 100 µm) and the number of pixels is large (more than 1000), it is virtually impossible to bring the signal charge from individual pixels in the GEM read-out to a chain of external read-out electronics, even if advanced, fine-line, multilayer PCB technology is used. The fan-out connecting the segmented anodes that collect the charge to the front-end electronics is the real bottleneck: technological constraints limit the number of independent electronics channels that can be brought to the peripheral electronics. Furthermore, the cross-talk between adjacent channels and the noise that is caused by the high-input capacitance to the pre-amplifiers become significant.
The solution is that, rather than take the signal from the pixel to the read-out electronics, the electronics chain has to be brought to the individual pixel. This concept has been developed recently at INFN Pisa, where deep, submicron VLSI technology was used to build an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) to perform both charge collection and read-out. The top metal layer of the ASIC consists of a CMOS array of 2101 active pixels with an 80 µm pitch, which is used directly as the charge-collecting anode of a GEM. Each charge-collecting pad of the array is connected to a full electronics chain (pre-amplifier, shaping amplifier, sample-and-hold, multiplexer) built immediately below the pad using the five remaining active layers of the VLSI structure. With this approach, gas detectors have for the first time reached the level of integration and resolution typical of solid-state pixel detectors (Bellazzini et al. 2004).
The ASIC was created using 0.35 µm, 3.3 V CMOS technology. Figure 2 shows the device layout as seen from the top metal layer. The active matrix, in pink, is surrounded by a passive guard ring of 3-4 pixels, which are set to the same potential as the active pixels. Figure 3 shows the actual chip bonded to its ceramic package.
To build the complete detector, a single GEM MPGD with an active gas volume of less than 1 cm3 is assembled directly over the chip containing the ASIC, which forms both the charge-collecting anode and the pixelized read-out of the MPGD, so that the detector and the read-out electronics become a single unit. This enables the full electronics chain and the detector to be completely integrated without the need for complicated bump bonding.
In the prototype there is a drift region (absorption gap) of 6 mm above the GEM foil, while a 1 mm spacer defines the collection gap between the lower surface of the GEM and the pixel matrix of the read-out chip. The GEM has a standard thickness of 50 µm and holes of 50 µm diameter at 90 µm pitch on a triangular pattern. The entrance window is made from 25 µm thick Mylar foil, aluminized on one side. Typical applied voltages are 1000 V (drift electrode), -500 V (top of GEM) and -100 V (bottom of GEM) - the collecting electrodes being around 0 V. In these conditions the detector operates at a typical gain of 1000.
Thanks to the very low pixel capacitance at the preamplifier input, a noise level of 1.8 mV was measured, which corresponds to around 100 electrons. This means that with the gas gain of 1000, the detector has significant sensitivity to a single primary electron.
The first application of this new MPGD concept is for an X-ray polarimeter, for use in astronomy, operating in the low-energy band (1-10 keV). Information on the degree and angle of polarization of astronomical sources can be derived from the angular distribution of the initial part of the photoelectron tracks when they are projected onto a finely segmented 2D imaging detector (CERN Courier September 2001 p23).
The algorithm for the reconstruction of the photoelectron path begins with the evaluation of the first moment (M1) of the charge distribution on the read-out pixels, and the maximization of the second moment (M2) of the charge distribution to define the principal axis of the track. In a further step, the asymmetry of the charge release along the principal axis (third moment, M3) is computed and the conversion point is derived by moving along this axis in the direction of negative M3, where the released charge is smaller by a length of around M2. The reconstruction of the direction of emission is then carried out by taking into account only the pixels in a region weighted according to the distance from the estimated conversion point.
The morphology of a real track obtained by illuminating the device with a low-energy radioactive source (5.9 keV X-ray from 55Fe) is shown in figure 4. The small cluster owing to the Auger electron and the initial part of the track can be distinguished from the larger Bragg peak. The plot of the raw signals of all of the channels for the same event shows the optimal signal-to-noise ratio obtained using this detector (figure 5). Around 50,000 electrons from the gas-amplified primary photoelectrons are divided between 53 pixels.
The final design for our X-ray polarimeter application (Costa et al. 2001) will have 16-32 K channels with a pixel size of 60-70 µm and an active area of around 1 cm2. However, many other applications can be foreseen, depending on various factors, such as the size of the pixels and the die, the electronics shaping time, the analogue versus digital read-out, counting versus integrating mode and gas filling. Such developments would surely open new directions in gas proportional detectors, and bring the field to the same level of integration as that of solid-state detectors.
Further reading
R Bellazzini and G Spandre 2003 Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A 513 231.
R Bellazzini et al. 2004 http://www.arxiv.org/physics/0403019.
E Costa et al. 2001 Nature 411 662.
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Ronaldo Bellazzini, INFN Pisa.


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TDOS & TWRA Urge Motorists to Be on the Lookout for Deer
The Tennessee Department of Safety (TDOS) and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) caution motorists to watch out for deer, especially during the months of October through December, which is deer mating season, also referred to as "the rut". Deer are on the move during this period, meaning an increase in deer-related crashes is more likely.
"Every year hundreds of Tennessee motorists are involved in property damage crashes and some suffer injuries after striking a deer. Deer pose a danger to drivers throughout the year, but especially in the fall," stated THP Colonel Mike Walker. "In areas were deer are populated, it is important that drivers always slow down, pay attention and stay alert."
In 2008, there were 5,140 deer-related crashes, including 266 that involved injuries and one that was fatal. That was up less than one percent from 5,104 last year, but since 2004, deer-related crashes in Tennessee have risen over 12 percent.
Between 2004 and 2008, less than ten percent of deer-related crashes occurred on interstate highways, so motorists should exercise extra caution when not traveling on a major thoroughfare. November, when deer hunting season starts, is the worst month for deer-related crashes.
"November is when the peak of the rut occurs, and is the worst month for deer-related crashes," said TWRA Information Officer Don King. "It is also prime month for deer hunting season, which is the only effective way to reduce the number of deer and help keep the population number in check."
The THP and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency have these tips for drivers to help prevent deer-related crashes during peak mating and hunting seasons:
· Whenever you see deer cross the road, expect more to follow. Many times, the second or third deer crossing becomes the one that motorists hit.
· Be attentive, especially at daybreak and dusk, when deer tend to be on the move.
· If you do collide with a deer, never approach the injured animal. They are powerful and can cause bodily harm to a human.
· Tennessee law allows deer killed in a collision to be taken and used as food, as long as you contact the nearest TWRA regional office to report the accident within 48 hours.


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My first trio album, featuring long time collaboraters John Hebert on acoustic bass and Satoshi Takeishi on drums. I employ electronic manipulation on the guitar for a number of tunes juxtaposed with a warm jazz guitar sound.
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I am making this chili:
All-American Chili
6 ounces hot turkey Italian sausage, casings removed
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
8 garlic cloves, minced
16 ounces ground sirloin
1 jalape�o pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
1 1/4 cups Merlot
56 ounces canned whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
30 ounces canned kidney beans, drained
2 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
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After taking both opening singles on Friday, the Americans had looked poised to make it a clean sweep, sending out the Bryans to face the underdog Brazilians on the lightning quick Jacksonville, Florida hardcourts.
The Bryans entered the match with a sparkling 20-2 record together in Davis Cup competition, but could not put away the feisty Brazilian duo falling 7-6 6-7 6-4 3-6 6-3 in three hours and 29 minutes.
It marked the first Davis Cup loss for the 13 time Grand Slam winners since 2008.
The United States will now need a victory from John Isner or Sam Querrey in Sunday's reverse singles if they are to avoid the upset to Brazil, who are back playing in the world group for the first time in nine years.
Needing a win to extend the tie, Melo and Soares, who had lost only once in five ties, came out and took the opening set in a tie-break 8-6 but Bryans answered right back taking the second also in a tie-break 9-7.
The seesaw rubber continued with the Brazilians recording their first break in the third to grab a 2-1 lead while the American Australian Open champions finally recorded their first break in the fourth set to send the match to a winner-take-all fifth.
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The Raiders gave the Bengals 1 first round draft pick and a conditional 1st round pick for Carson Palmer. One person on ESPN called the trade a swindle in favor of the Bengals obviously, what do you guys think.
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Started by Coleybama, Oct 18 2011 11:59 AM
Posted 18 October 2011 - 11:59 AM
Posted 18 October 2011 - 12:03 PM
I think it's a great move for the Raiders. Jason Campbell was hurt this weekend and probably won't be able to stand up to the beating he will take behind that OL for an entire season. Palmer could find his mojo with the Raiders as so many others who have been deemed 'washed up' have done over the years.
Posted 18 October 2011 - 12:03 PM
I see it both ways. Although they're giving up some picks, they are in need of a QB. Can't fault the Raiders.
Posted 18 October 2011 - 12:04 PM
Carson > Pryor > Boller
Posted 18 October 2011 - 01:18 PM
The Raiders O-Line isnt that bad they've only allowed 7 sacks on the season
Posted 18 October 2011 - 01:23 PM
I'm shocked that Bengals ownership let Palmer go. He said he wouldn't and is a stubborn old coot. All he was doing was hurting his team....looks like he knew what he was doing after all.
I still hate the Bengals though.
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Posted 18 October 2011 - 01:26 PM
I think the Raiders might nor be horrible now.
Posted 18 October 2011 - 01:45 PM
I'm not sure if he's worth 2 first rounders, but the Raiders were desperate. Hopefully he can manage the offense and not beat us with turnovers. I hope he flourishes, but that may be too much to ask...
Posted 18 October 2011 - 01:54 PM
This may hurt my fantasy team
Posted 18 October 2011 - 02:36 PM
The Bengals just got 2 1st round picks for a player that isn't even on the team. For the Raiders, it's a good move getting a QB but they gave up a little bit too much. Palmer is kinda overrated, some major injury history, and is getting up there in age. Why not just use one of those picks and draft one? Then just find a cheaper way till then.
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Whenever possible, it's best to avoid adding diseased plant matter to a compost pile. That said, some diseases are less worrisome than others. For example, I don't have any problem adding squash leaves that have been affected by powdery mildew, but I would never consider adding tomato vines affected by late blight. Another consideration is what type of composting you do. I don't have any scientific basis for thinking this, but I feel that if you're using hot composting there's a better chance of killing off whatever potentially harmful bacteria you might add through some diseased matter. My 2 cents.
I agree with Roger. Composting to 140 f. will kill most harmful bacteria, but I wouldn't put blighted tomato or potato vines into my compost. Not worth the possibly of spreading blight. Stay natural, David
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Get an overview of this hotel4-star hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast
Situated in Windhoek, this spa hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Independence Stadium and within 3 mi (5 km) of Maerua Mall and Zoo Park. Alte Feste and Christ Church are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Hotel Features
A full-service spa, a restaurant, and an outdoor pool are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite.
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All 215 rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers, plus free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels. Guests will also find room service, hair dryers, and safes.Would you like to give us feedback? Share it! Opens in a new window
Safari Court HotelCorner of Auas and Aviation Streets P O Box 3900 Windhoek 9000
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Hotel Amenities
In addition to a full-service spa, Safari Court Hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary.
A business center is on site at this 4-star property. This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and laundry facilities. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times is offered to guests. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Free area shuttle
- ATM/banking
- Babysitting or childcare
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Computer station
- Conference center
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free breakfast
- Free self parking
- Free WiFi
- Full-service spa
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors - 8
- Outdoor pool
- Poolside bar
- Restaurant
- Total number of rooms - 215
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- Area shuttle (complimentary)
- Babysitting or childcare
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Refrigerator
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
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- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Phone
- Private bathroom
- Refrigerator
- Room service
- Satellite TV service
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Where to Eat
A complimentary breakfast is offered.
The Acacia - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
- Golfing nearby
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Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Okolele Day Spa. Services include massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna.
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Celebrations - 8/6/2006
Dunsmore, Barre
Brenda Dawn Dunsmore of Oceanside and Joshua Lessing Barre of Pacific Palisades have announced their engagement.
The future bride is the daughter of Margaret Dunsmore of Victorville and Bill Dunsmore of Oceanside. She is a 1996 graduate of Vista High School and a 2000 graduate of UCLA. She is a supervisor at a real estate asset management firm in Los Angeles.
The future groom is the son of Laurie Barre of Altadena and Guy Barre of Pacific Palisades. He is a 2002 graduate of American InterContinental University in Los Angeles. He is a licensed real estate broker and the co-owner of RealPro in Pacific Palisades.
The wedding is set for Aug. 21, 2006, at Shutters on the Beach Hotel in Santa Monica.
The couple plan to spend their honeymoon in Tahiti.
They will live in Pacific Palisades.
Meredith Erin Becker of Encinitas and Matthew Vincent Toraason of Carlsbad have announced their engagement.
The future bride is the daughter of Monica and Randy Becker of Encinitas. She is a graduate of Cal State San Marcos. She is a substitute teacher in Encinitas.
The groom is the son of Barbara and Jeff Toraason of Carlsbad. He also is a graduate of CSUSM. He is a teacher in Solana Beach.
The wedding is set for Oct. 7, 2006, in Del Mar.
The couple plan to live in Encinitas
Griffin, Neill
Jennifer Griffin and Morgan Neill, both of Escondido, have announced their engagement.
The future bride is the daughter of Tammy and Bill Griffin of Escondido. She is a 2004 graduate of Escondido High School and attends Palomar College. She works for Starbucks and as a cancer care clinic lab technician.
The future groom is the son of John and Susan Neill of Escondido. He is a 2004 graduate of Escondido High School and attends Palomar College. He works for Starbucks.
The wedding is set for spring 2009 in Negril, Jamaica.
The couple plan to spend their honeymoon in Negril.
They will live in Escondido.
Cuthill, Rodriguez
Michele Kristine Cuthill and Jorge Esteban Rodriguez, both of Vista, have announced their engagement.
The future bride is the daughter of Kirk and Lois Cuthill of Vista. She is a 2001 graduate of Vista High School, a 2005 graduate of Hope International University, and a 2006 graduate of the teacher credential program at Cal State Fullerton. She is a physical education teacher at San Marcos Middle School.
The future groom is the son of Geraldo and Angela Rodriguez of Vista. He is a 2004 graduate of Rancho Buena Vista High School. He is a Marine Corps reservist and Direct TV technician.
The wedding is set for Dec. 30, 2006, at the Optimist Club of Vista.
The couple plan to spend their honeymoon in Big Bear.
They will live in Vista.
They met at Coco's restaurant in Vista in 2004 when Michele ate there with her parents and Jorge was the server.
Cohen, Clinton
Rochelle Lee Cohen and Timothy Jameson Clinton, both of Carlsbad, have announced their engagement.
The future bride is the daughter of Patty and Terry Cohen of Carlsbad. She is a 2002 graduate of Carlsbad High School and a 2006 graduate of Cal State San Marcos. She is a sales associate with Sterling.
The future groom is the son of Cynthia and Bill Johnson of Carlsbad and Richard and Lora Clinton of Zurich, Switzerland. He is a 2003 graduate of Carlsbad High School and attends Cal State San Marcos. He is assistant manager with Waterford Wedgewood.
The wedding is set for July 14, 2007, at Twin Oaks Country Club in San Marcos.
The couple plan to spend their honeymoon in Florida.
They will live in Oceanside.
They met in 2001 when Tim crashed a party Rochelle was hosting.
Sowbys' 65th
Sybil and A.P. Sowby of Vista celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Aug. 2, 2006. The couple were married Aug. 2, 1941, at Wee Kirk o' the Heather in Los Angeles. They have lived in Vista for 70 years.
They have five children: Patricia Sowby, Carley Gage Lindsey, Ann Brassard, Mark Sowby and the late Linda Soyland.
They also have nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The couple say their secret to a long and happy marriage is love and letting each other be individuals.
Smiths' 50th
Frank and Barbara Smith of Oceanside celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 19, 2006, with a celebration at their daughter's home.
The couple were married July 19, 1956, in Hawthorne. They have lived in Oceanside for 39 years. They have two children: Bernadine Vanaselja of Oceanside and Patrick Smith of Portland, Ore. They also have five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Frank was a Marine for 20 years and worked for the Vista School District for 26 years. Barbara worked in medical offices for 18 years and with the Oceanside School District for 26 years.
The couple said their secret to a long and happy marriage is never go to bed mad.
Jim and Mary Kean of Murrieta celebrated their 50th anniversary last month. They were married July 12, 1956, in Arizona.
Jim is a retired captain from the Murrieta Fire Department and Mary retired as an inspector from Bianchi International in Temecula. They have lived in the community for more than 50 years.
The Keans have three children, daughters Terri Whitaker and Karyn Kean of Murrieta and son, Steve Kean of Anza, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The couple celebrated their anniversary at a gathering of family and friends at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Jeff Whitaker.
Gonzalez, Abraham
Christina Gonzalez and Joey Abraham, both of Murrieta, are engaged to be married July 7, 2007, in La Jolla.
Gonzalez is the daughter of Mike and Leslie Kulow of Murrieta and Armando Gonzalez of Corona. She is a 1998 graduate of Murrieta Valley High School and is a nursing student at San Diego State. She is employed at Napa Valley Grille in San Diego.
Abraham is the son of Anthony and Paula Abraham of Murrieta. He is a 1995 graduate of Murrieta Valley High and attended UC Santa Barbara. He is an account executive with First Data Inc.
Following a three-week honeymoon tour of Europe, the couple will reside in San Diego. They met while he was a senior and she a freshman at Murrieta Valley High.


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Roger also won his third match in London, defeating Mardy Fish 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 today - continuing his impressive run at the ATP World Tour Finals.
"I've played Mardy a few times and he's always very dangerous," said Roger after the match. "He takes the ball extremely early, serves great and can get on roll. I was worried in the third set. I thought I was going to lose today but I'm very happy. It's been a great run since the US Open - I've been all round the world but I'm still going strong. Hopefully I can make it a nice weekend."
Roger started the match with the same kind of efficiency that helped him beat Rafael Nadal in just 60 minutes on Tuesday - our champ had three breaks in the first set. In the second set, Fish found his rhythm and played strong at the net, finally holding his nerve to seal the set. But Roger immediately took control of the deciding set by breaking Fish for a 2-0 lead and closed out the match in an hour and 47 minutes.
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Issue No.05 - September/October (2010 vol.30)
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Thomas Marrinan , Drake University
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DOI Bookmark: http://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/MCG.2010.97
The authors describe an interactive visualization system that assists in the analysis of the kinematics of ionized gas in Seyfert galaxies' nuclear regions. The complexity of the data requires the consideration of numerous coexisting variables. They use opacity and color to analyze multiple datasets, both independently and in the context of one another, to identify the mechanism powering a Seyfert galaxy's nuclear outflow.
Astronomy, spectroscopy, multivalued visualization, volume rendering
Thomas Marrinan, Timothy Urness, Charles Nelson, Kory Kreimeyer, Jordan Mirocha, "Understanding and Interpreting Multivalued Astronomical Data", IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, vol.30, no. 5, pp. 12-17, September/October 2010, doi:10.1109/MCG.2010.97


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This talk explains the basic elements of the ZFS filesystem and the corresponding structures in the on-disk format. ZFS belongs to a new generation of filesystems, which are able to keep up with the pace of the developing disk subsystems and new challenges in data processing. But how does it work?
Transactions are implemented with COW; the talk explains which data structures from uberblock over the internal tree to the leaf nodes on the disk are modified during that. Some applications like databases emit a high number of synchronous writes which have to be implemented differently; ZFS keeps the integrity with the ZFS Intent Log.
The tasks of the Data Management Unit (DMU) and the Storage Pool Allocator (SPA) are explained and why ZFS is able to optimize better than traditional filesystems. The structures mantained by DMU and SPA are examined. Directories and other mappings are implemented with ZAP (ZFS Attribute Processor) and variants (micro-ZAP). It is explained how it works and where it is used. Free space in ZFS is mantained with regard to the blocks still in use by snapshots. The talk explains how this works over multiple disks. ZFS can use SSDs in the critical areas for faster log writing (aka LOGZILLA) and for fast access to frequently read data (aka READZILLA). ZFS caching algorithm ARC implements this.
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Emma Transformation Quotes
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Was it new for any thing in this world to be unequal, inconsistent, incongruous—or for chance and circumstance (as second causes) to direct the human fate? (47.41)
Actually, for Emma, it is. This is her first realization of how tangled human emotions can be.
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I was tempted by his attentions, and allowed myself to appear pleased.— An old story, probably—a common case—and no more than has happened to hundreds of my sex before; and yet it may not be the more excusable in one who sets up as I do for Understanding. (49.17)
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With race week in Richmond, the pace car will be driven by a familiar face.
Washington Redskins Quarterback Robert Griffin III will be driving the pace car for the Toyota Owners 400.
Training Camp for the Skins is only 4 and a half miles from Richmond International Raceway.
Prior to leading the field to the Green Flag, he'll go through Pace Car training and get together with legendary Washington Redskins Coach and NASCAR team owner Joe Gibbs for a garage tour.
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Portneuf Medical Center has invested $1.2 million into some new devices for patients.
The most important way these will help patients is by reducing medical errors.
"It's safer for the patients," said registered nurse Danielle Harris. "That's what we want."
Portneuf Medical Center's investment is for the sole purpose of increasing patient safety.
"In health care, it's unlikely that you're not going to have a mistake," said Cory Briscoe, clinical lead in the ICU, "but this particular smart pump system has a guardrail system within it."
This smart pump system monitors the patient so closely, it can tell if your arm is bent and interfering with the IV.
"We've had IV pumps in the hospital for a long time," Briscoe said, "but what makes this different is the ability to calibrate medications more effectively."
Two hundred individual systems, or "brains," tie into a wireless system in the pharmacy.
From the pharmacy, they are able to add new drugs while the individual machines remain in use.
"From a pharmacy perspective, if we add a new drug to the library that's in the pump," stated Briscoe, "that update can all be done remotely."
The smart pumps can keep track of up to four different drips, if a patient is on multiple medications.
The system is also very user-friendly for staff, as well as for patients with a self-administer option.
"I think they can know that the safety that we are providing to them is much better," said Harris. "It's easier to use and it's monitoring closer, hospital-wide."
The system also keeps track of all the patient's information, like weight.
If a nurse does make an error in entering a dosage, the system will alert the nurse of the correct amount based on that individual patient's information.
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Multiple Choice: Chapter Sixteen
1. Financial statement ratio analysis may be undertaken to study liquidity, turnover, profitability, and other indicators. To which does the current ratio most relate?
a. Liquidity
b. Turnover
c. Profitability
d. Other indicator
2. Zhang Corporation had net income of $100,000, paid income taxes of $30,000, and had interest expense of $8,000. What was Zhang's times interest earned ratio?
a. 12.5
b. 16.25
c. 17.25
d. 17.85
Answerc. 17.25. Income before income taxes and interest ($100,000 + $30,000 + $8,000 = $138,000) is divided by interest charges ($8,000).
3. Selected information for 20X1 for the Bernstein Company is as follows:
Cost of goods sold $6,000,000
Average inventory $2,000,000
Net sales $8,000,000
Average receivables $3,000,000
Net income $1,000,000
Assuming a 360-day business year, what was the inventory turnover ratio for Bernstein?
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6
Answera. 3. Cost of goods sold ($6,000,000) is divided by average inventory ($2,000,000).
4. Thompson Corporation wrote off a $200 uncollectible account receivable against the $2,400 balance in its Allowance for Bad Debts account. Compare the current ratio before the write-off (X) with the current ratio after the write-off (Y).
a. X greater than Y
b. X equals Y
c. X less than Y
d. Cannot be determined
Answerb. The write-off of an uncollectible account reduces Accounts Receivable and the corresponding contra account, Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts.
5. Ames Corporation's net accounts receivable were $750,000 on December 31, 20X1, and $1,250,000 on December 31, 20X2. Net cash sales for 20X2 were $3,300,000. The accounts receivable turnover ratio for 20X2 was 16. What were the total net sales for 20X2?
a. $12,800,000
b. $16,000,000
c. $16,100,000
d. $19,300,000
Answer d. $19,300,000. Total net sales equals cash sales ($3,300,000) plus credit sales ($16,000,000). Credit sales are 16 times the amount of average accounts receivable (($750,000 + $1,250,000)/2 = $1,000,000).
6. On a statement of cash flows, which of the following types of activities would not be disclosed in a separate section?
a. Operating activities
b. Investing activities
c. Financing activities
d. Contractual activities
Answer d. The statement of cash flows includes separate sections for operating, investing, and financing activities. The statement is silent with regard to contractual activities.
7. Which of the following activities would generally be regarded as a financing activity in preparing a statement of cash flows?
a. Dividend distribution
b. Proceeds from the sale of stocks of other firms
c. Loans made by the entity to other businesses
d. Employees' salaries and wages paid
Answer a. Dividends are a return to the owners who provided financing for the company; hence, they are reported as a financing activity. Proceeds from the sale of the stock of other firms and loans made to others are investing activities. Salaries and wages relate to operations.
8. In preparing the statement of cash flows, how should noncash investing/financing activities be reported?
a. Not be reported
b. Be reported in a separate schedule accompanying the statement of cash flows
c. Be reported in the investing activities section of the statement of cash flows
d. Be reported in the financing activities section of the statement of cash flows
Answerb. Noncash investing/financing activities must be reported in a separate schedule accompanying the statement of cash flows.
9. For purposes of calculating cash receipts from customers, which of the following adjustments should be made to convert accrual basis sales to cash basis sales?
a. Add an increase in accounts receivable to accrual basis sales
b. Subtract an increase in accounts receivable from accrual basis sales
c. Add cash in bank to accrual basis sales
d. Add the change in cash to the accrual basis sales
Answerb. Increases in accounts receivable relate to accrual basis sales not yet collected. Therefore, the amount of the increase in accounts receivable must be subtracted from accrual basis sales in calculating cash basis sales. The total change in cash and cash in bank are unrelated to the conversion process.
10. If the indirect approach for the statement of cash flows is presented, which of the following items should be subtracted from accrual basis net income to derive cash flow from operating activities?
a. Gains on the sale of long-term investments
b. Losses on the sale of long-term investments
c. Depreciation expense
d. Amortization expense
Answer a. Nonoperating gains must be subtracted from accrual basis income in working toward operating cash flows (i.e., accrual basis income was increased for this nonoperating amount); conversely, nonoperating losses would be added. The conversion process requires that depreciation and amortization be added to accrual basis income because they reduce accrual basis income without consuming cash.
11. As a generalization, the adjustment of accrual basis income to cash provided by operating activities requires which of the following to be added?
a. Increases in current assets related to operating activities
b. Increases in current liabilities related to operating activities
c. Decreases in current liabilities related to operating activities
d. Both (a) and (c) are correct.
Answer b. Increases in current liabilities related to operations are indicative of expenses and purchases not yet paid. Therefore, such amounts must be added to accrual basis income when computing cash from operating activities; conversely, decreases would be subtracted. Increases in current assets related to operations are also subtracted.
12. When preparing a statement of cash flows under the indirect method, supplemental disclosure should be made for which of the following?
a. Net cash consumed by operating activities
b. Cash dividend distributions
c. Cash paid for interest and taxes
d. All of the above
Answerc. Choices "a" and "b" are an integral part of the statement. Cash paid for interest and taxes must be presented as a supplement.
13. Wilkin Corporation reported accrual basis sales of $200,000, cost of goods sold of $80,000, and operating expenses, taxes, and interest summing to $30,000. In evaluating Wilkin's comparative balance sheets, it is determined that accounts receivable increased $10,000, inventory increased $5,000, and accounts payable decreased $7,000. There were no changes in prepaid expenses nor were there any interest or taxes payable at the beginning or end of the year. How much was cash basis income for Wilkin Corporation for the year?
a. $68,000
b. $82,000
c. $105,000
d. $112,000
Answer a. $68,000. The accrual basis income ($200,000 - $80,000 - $30,000 = $90,000) is reduced by the increase in accounts receivable ($10,000), the increase in inventory ($5,000), and the decrease in accounts payable ($7,000).
14. Dixon Corporation reported 20X1 accrual basis net income of $50,000. Relevant information to adjust accrual basis income to cash basis income follows.
Depreciation expense $12,000
Loss on the sale of land 16,000
Increase in accounts receivable 8,000
Decrease in merchandise inventory 4,000
Increase in accounts payable 3,000
Increase in taxes payable 2,000
How much is net cash provided by operating activities?
a. $47,000
b. $49,000
c. $51,000
d. $79,000
Answer d. $79,000. The $50,000 accrual basis income should be increased by depreciation expense ($12,000), loss on the sale of land ($16,000), decrease in merchandise inventory ($4,000), increase in accounts payable ($3,000), and increase in taxes payable ($2,000), and be decreased by the increase in accounts receivable ($8,000). ($50,000 + $12,000 + $16,000 + $4,000 + $3,000 + $2,000 - $8,000 = $79,000).
15. In preparing a work sheet for the statement of cash flows, the lower portion corresponds to a statement of cash flows prepared using the indirect method. Items in the debit column of this lower portion most closely correspond to items which:
a. Explain increases in cash.
b. Explain decreases in cash.
c. Relate to financing activities.
d. Relate to investing activities.
Answera. A close examination of the lower portion of a work sheet reveals that the debits generally relate to cash increases, whether related to operating, investing, or financing activities.


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Definition of cosmic dust in English:
cosmic dust
Small particles of matter distributed throughout space.
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ROCK HILL, S.C. -- Lincoln Memorial University center Lauren Cochran has been named the South Atlantic Conference Player of the Week, the league announced Monday.
Cochran helped lead the Lady Railsplitters to an 80-52 win at King in LMU's only game last week. The win moved LMU to 5-4 on the season. In that game she scored 20 points, including going 10-of-11 from the field.
She is currently second on the team in scoring with an average of 15.6 points a game and leads the Lady Railsplitters with a shooting percentage of 64.2 percent.
The Lady Railsplitters are off this week for finals and will not play again until Dec. 31 when they travel to Converse College for a 3 p.m. tilt.
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designs, definitions for Vodafones mobile, PC, online and business
products and services. The UE designer in this specific role will be
responsible for the UE design of Vodafone 360 services on third-party
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of the responsibilities include planning and coordinating design
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Splish, splash: Pool party season begins
Written by | Derrik Chinn | 3:12 p.m., May 27, 2010
Gone is the era of hiding behind your gargantuan shades and oh-so-inconspicuous sunhat in order to keep a low profile when sneaking into hotel pools. These days, even the swankiest of inns are opening up their concrete ponds to the general public. For a small fee, of course. But most come with a complimentary dance party.
Groove Brunch at the Pearl. Once upon a time a grimy fishermen's watering hole, the now-refurbished midcentury paradise motel serves up $20 brunch entrées and endless mimosas on Sundays, with slinky mood tunes by TheGroove24/7.com DJs. Your cocktail doubles as your ticket to the saltwater pool, so break out the vintage high-waisted wool. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through October. $20. 1410 Rosecrans St., Point Loma. (619) 226-6100, thepearlsd.com
Hed Kandi at Se Hotel's Siren Lounge. Headed by a lanky gaggle of cartoon supermodels (think: Jessica Rabbit crossed with a mute Paris Hilton), U.K. label Ministry of Sound's Hed Kandi bills itself as "the world's most glamorous music and lifestyle brand," with "the very best in beautiful, sexy house music" (which strangely sounds less annoying if you read it with a British accent). 2-8 pm. $20 on Sundays through September, $35 on holiday Saturdays (Memorial Day, July 4). 1047 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. (619) 515-3000, sesandiego.com
Intervention Sundays at Hard Rock Hotel's Float. The famed organizers of Las Vegas' Rehab parties not only roll out grass turf and island décor on the fourth floor pool deck, they haul in globetrotting DJs, too. The talent has for the most part been high-brow. The series kicked off in April with Paul Oakenfold, and still to come are Deadmau5 (Sunday), Sharam (July 18), Klaas (Aug. 8) and Bad Boy Bill (Aug. 15). Noon to 7 p.m. Sundays through September. $20. 207 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. (619) 702-3000, interventionsd.com
L Bar at the Lafayette. North Park is home to more of an informal, under-the-radar party, per say. That is, if you just happen to be in your swimsuit when buying a drink at L Bar and just happen to fall in after wandering oh-so casually out to the pool area (without making too much of a scene), it's highly unlikely anyone will kick you out. Currently, the bar is closed for remodeling and is expected to reopen sometime mid-summer. 2223 El Cajon Blvd., North Park. (619) 296-2101, lafayettehotelsd.com
SunDaze at Wave House. It's not a hotel, so they're quick to warn that technically, there's no pool. Making up for its absence are bands, DJs, beer pong, the FlowRider, hot tubs, sumo wrestling, trampolines and Twister tournaments. 2pm to 10pm Sundays through September. $20. 3125 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach. (858) 228-9283, 421events.com
Kin at Manchester Grand Hyatt. You'll have to follow this trail of sunscreen dribble to make it to all of Fortune 421's pool parties happening around San Diego this summer, but they're commandeering the Hyatt's spa pool on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. $15. One Market Place, San Diego. (619) 232-1234, 421events.com
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Barbour County Sheriff John Hawkins has formally denied charges that he sexually assaulted a woman when she was a 17-year-old applying for a job at the Barbour County 911 center.
Hawkins filed an answer to the victim's charges this week in U.S. District Court in Elkins, denying any wrongdoing in the 2011 incident or the victim's arrest the following year.
The Barbour County Commission has also said it will fight the accusations and that it's found no evidence to support them.
The victim sued last month, claiming Hawkins sexually assaulted her then threatened to kill her if she told anyone.
The complaint lists 14 counts in addition to sexual assault, including unlawful arrest, excessive force, civil conspiracy, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution.
The woman filed a protective order against Hawkins last year but later dropped it. She claims Hawkins retaliated by heading an investigation that led to stolen property charges against her. They were later dismissed.
Hawkins also denied that charge, too.
The sheriff is also being sued separately in state court for libel by private investigator Franklin Streets, who claims he was defamed and falsely accused in a Facebook post on Hawkins' page. It referred to phone calls "from people who were offered money by the investigator to sign false statements."


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Definition of hackamore in English:
A bridle without a bit, operating by exerting pressure on the horse's nose.
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It is a fabulous car but not the one I use everyday. It is equally happy on a motorway, on a winding back road or on track. Its only real fault is that it is a bit too wide and when you meet a bus or lorry coming the other way you have to "breath in".
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a1 University Medical Center Utrecht, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, The Netherlands
a2 Laboratory for Epidemiology, Demography, and Biometry, National Institute on Aging, National Institutes on Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
a3 Icelandic Heart Association, Kopavogur, Iceland
a4 Landspitali University Hospital, Reykjavik, Iceland
a5 University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
Background To examine whether lifetime DSM-IV diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD), including age at onset and number of episodes, is associated with brain atrophy in older persons without dementia.
Method Within the population-based Age, Gene/Environment Susceptibility (AGES)–Reykjavik Study, 4354 persons (mean age 76 ± 5 years, 58% women) without dementia had a 1.5-T brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Automated brain segmentation total and regional brain volumes were calculated. History of MDD, including age at onset and number of episodes, and MDD in the past 2 weeks was diagnosed according to DSM-IV criteria using the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI).
Results Of the total sample, 4.5% reported a lifetime history of MDD; 1.5% had a current diagnosis of MDD (including 75% with a prior history of depression) and 3.0% had a past but no current diagnosis (remission). After adjusting for multiple covariates, compared to participants never depressed, those with current MDD (irrespective of past) had more global brain atrophy [B = –1.25%, 95% confidence interval (CI) −2.05 to −0.44], including more gray- and white-matter atrophy in most lobes, and also more atrophy of the hippocampus and thalamus. Participants with current, first-onset MDD also had more brain atrophy (B = –1.62%, 95% CI −3.30 to 0.05) whereas those remitted did not (B = 0.06%, 95% CI −0.54 to 0.66).
Conclusions In older persons without dementia, current MDD, irrespective of prior history, but not remitted MDD was associated with widespread gray- and white-matter brain atrophy. Prospective studies should examine whether MDD is a consequence of, or contributes to, brain volume loss and development of dementia.
(Received November 30 2011)
(Revised April 24 2012)
(Accepted April 24 2012)
(Online publication May 30 2012)
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c1 Address for correspondence: Dr L. J. Launer, Laboratory for Epidemiology, Demography, and Biometry, National Institute on Aging, Gateway Building, Room 3C309, 7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 208920, USA. (Email: firstname.lastname@example.com) [L. J. Launer]
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AskBaby Talk > Charting > HELP
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 3:33 pm
Post subject: HELP
Please check my chart those who are BBT experts..
the chart worked out my ovulation but its not in sync with the ovulation tests which I did, ovulation tests gave positive on 9th sept, dipped on 10th when ovulation happened.
My chart says 8dpo meaning I have another 6 days til af making my cycle 40 days plus, but if I chart based on my OPK test then I am on 14dpo and still with really high temps 37 degrees and above.
My temp has only dropped significantly once since the opk gave a positive.
Any clues as to what is going on greatly appreciated..
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I'm not anexpert on charting I'm afraid as I've only just started myself but I know that FF has changed it's mind about when I ovulated three times this month.
I think the date they've stated seems quite good as you've had more than 3 days above your coverline and the temps are rising. From the date you had your postive opk your temps were up and down.
Are you temping at the same time everyday?
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The 41st Annual Southern Decadence Celebration Begins August 29th in the French Quarter!
July 24, 2012 | Posted in: New Orleans Events and Festivals
Labor Day weekend in New Orleans there will be dancing and celebrating in the streets as the 41st Annual Southern Decadence gets underway. The GLBT celebration attracts over 125,000 participants annua... » Read More
Have a Good Time While Helping a Great Cause at the Red Dress Run in New Orleans!
July 17, 2012 | Posted in: New Orleans Events and Festivals
Help to raise money for breast cancer while having a GREAT time at the annual Red Dress Run in New Orleans. Participants will make their way through the French Quarter and downtown New Orleans outfitt... » Read More
The Satchmo SummerFest in New Orleans French Quarter is all about Jazz & Fun!
July 10, 2012 | Posted in: New Orleans Events and Festivals
Enjoy traditional jazz, contemporary jazz, brass bands & children's programming plus free seminars & discussions and an array of special events at the 12th Annual Satchmo SummerFest. Beginning on Augu... » Read More
BISTREAUX at Maison Dupuy has a Fresh New Summer Menu, Refreshing Drinks & Great Music!
July 3, 2012 | Posted in: Dining
Enjoy BISTREAUX'S brand NEW SUMMER MENU! New items include Cajun Popcorn, Marinated Crab Claws, and Shrimp Alfredo Flatbread. Are you getting hungry yet? The four core elements of the BISTREAUX experi... » Read More
Summer Hotel Savings in the French Quarter are HOT!
June 26, 2012 | Posted in: Dining
It's HOT and it's here, the Summer Hotel Savings in the French Quarter at Maison Dupuy. Get ready to splash into summer… Have fun this summer and SAVE at the Maison Dupuy & enjoy one of the larg... » Read More
Celebrate Independence Day at the Go 4TH on the River New Orleans Spectacular!
June 19, 2012 | Posted in: Holidays
The 22nd Anniversary Celebration of Go 4th on the River is guaranteed to be a blast! When you're in New Orleans everyday is a party but when that day is July 4th, it's an extravaganza! Watch i... » Read More
As We Celebrate our Independence this Year, Remember the Price of Freedom. Check out the Snapshots of D-Day Exhibit at the The National WWII Museum
June 11, 2012 | Posted in: Our Hotel
First opening as The National D-Day Museum in 2000, The National WWII Museum in New Orleans houses a large number of war artifacts and iconic photographs and is a must see for anyone with an interest ... » Read More
2012 Running of the Bulls in New Orleans is a Unique Summer Event
June 5, 2012 | Posted in: New Orleans Events and Festivals
Are you looking for a unique experience this summer while visiting New Orleans? Have you ever considered what it would be like to be chased through the streets by the Big Easy Rollergirls? The San Fer... » Read More
Gray Line NOLA Tours Offer a Variety of Ways to Explore the Crescent City!
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Fall in love with New Orleans each and every time you visit when you take one of the many tours offered by Gray Line NOLA. Since 1924 Gray Line has been showing visitors around the Crescent City allow... » Read More
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- Not that Paris Hilton's boobs are news these days, but here is a recent case of Paris's nipple trying to escape again.By: nearlygood l Tags: paris hilton, paris, hilton, nipple, slip
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Fans of Cage the Elephant crowded the stage when the band began their set Saturday evening. Edgefest bands thrilled thousands of fans Saturday, April 26, 2014, at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.
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Finding Nirvana In A Music Catalog
A growing hunger for songs on TV and in films is driving up revenues for music publishers
In the 12 years since Kurt Cobain entered rock's pantheon after taking his own life, the mournful singer's music has been untouchable. His songs with the band Nirvana have been fiercely guarded, seemingly too important to be exploited for a buck. But now a few Cobain-penned songs will play feature roles in an episode of the hit show CSI: Miami during the November TV sweeps as part of a new, aggressive promotion of Nirvana's catalog. So rare is the use of Nirvana's music in this way that the writers of the CBS (CBS ) show, one of the most widely syndicated in the world, are scripting the storyline around the themes of Cobain's lyrics. "This is a very cool thing, and very unusual in TV," says P.J. Bloom, the music supervisor for CSI: Miami, who is in the process of choosing among the Cobain repertoire.
That the Nirvana library, tightly controlled for years by Cobain's widow, Courtney Love, is suddenly available for commercial use reflects a new frontier in the music business. A largely overshadowed stratum of the industry, companies owning music catalogs, from the big outfits like EMI (with 1 million-plus songs) to hedge fund-backed independents, is suddenly growing in influence as movies, TV, commercials, and even Internet offerings grow hungrier for sound.
Music publishing has always been a reliable, if prosaic, end of the business, controlling the rights that guarantee a stream of royalties paid to publishers and songwriters every time a tune is sold in a record store or aired on the radio. The glitz was always with the artists and the labels. But in today's booming market for so-called synchronized music--tunes matched up with visuals on TV and movies--publishers are freely negotiating their fees, no longer relying on predetermined payouts under copyright laws (9.1 cents per song) and those set by collection organizations like the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "[Publishing] used to be kind of a sleepy business," says Larry Mestel, a former general manager of Virgin Records who started music publishing company Primary Wave in January. Three months later he negotiated with a financially strapped Love, one of his artists at Virgin, to buy a 25% share of the Nirvana catalog for an estimated $50 million. "Today there are so many opportunities to aggressively market iconic songs--in tasteful ways, of course," he says.
A huge cadre of fans who saw Cobain as a spokesman for their generation will wince at the idea that Nirvana's music could end up helping to sell hamburgers or body spray (marketers must be quivering at the chance to use Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit). "It's going to get a lot uglier," says Lyle Hysen, who runs New York music-licensing outfit Bank Robber Music, which focuses on indie artists. "To me, even though Kurt was signed to a major label, this goes against every grain of whatever integrity the guy had. It's just...you're gonna cry." Fees for using Nirvana songs in CSI: Miami are still being negotiated, but some executives say it could top $50,000 a song, depending on which ones are selected.
These days, music supervisors like Bloom, those who pick songs to match scenes, are Hollywood's new power players. Critics who reviewed the pilot of FX's Nip/Tuck series, about two plastic surgeons, noted the eerie use of The Rolling Stones' Paint It Black to dramatize a facial reconstruction even before mentioning the plot or the performances. Replacing bland scoring, hot playlists from shows like Grey's Anatomy, Weeds, and Rescue Me are big sellers on iTunes, giving soundtracks new clout to drive audiences to TV.
Besides the payoff, Love sees opening up Nirvana's catalog as a way to introduce a new generation to her late husband's music, says her manager, Peter Asher. "In my view, if 10 kids hear the song on TV and ask Hey, who was that?' then we have maintained Nirvana," he says. Primary Wave's Mestel, whose company is backed by hedge fund Plainfield Asset Management and a Wall Street bank he declines to name, says all kinds of offers have poured in to use Nirvana's music. "We have turned down dozens of opportunities," including a beer commercial and the movie X-Men: The Last Stand. Still, some Cobain loyalists tuning in to the CSI: Miami episode will no doubt accuse Mestel of selling out their hero. His latest deal on Sept. 15 promises to be far less controversial: buying a stake in the catalog of 1980s pop icons Hall & Oates.
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On Fri, 29 Jun 2007, in the Usenet newsgroup comp.os.linux.setup, in article
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> I can see kernel log message by running "dmesg"....after boot..
> As I know there is log buffer for this dmesg command...
[compton ~]$ whatis dmesg
dmesg (8) - print or control the kernel ring buffer
[compton ~]$
> I'd like to make it empty?
Why? Did you look at the 'dmesg' manual page?
> is there a another way to remove all message in kernel log buffer?
dmesg -c > /dev/null
Don't forget that many distributions dump the ring buffer to a file on
boot - see the startup scripts for your unnamed distribution.
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