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New to concert-going? Or want to introduce someone to orchestral music?
Take advantage of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's new, inexpensive packages for orchestral first-timers.
With four new first-timer-friendly packages on offer, there are plenty of ways to explore the excitement of live orchestral music with the APO. We invite you to dip your toe into the world of orchestral music with four packages tailored to suit different lifestyles and musical tastes. Just pick the package that's best for you.
The Full Works
You'll hear Richard Gill unwrap the music. Then delve deeper and hear the full works. We've created a new series to present the three 'unwrapped' masterworks in concert alongside other orchestral favourites. Select the three Unwrap concerts plus their mainstage counterparts to take advantage of our six-concert Full Works package price.
All concerts are at Auckland Town Hall.
Unwrap1 PLUS full work in Enigma Variations
Elgar's masterwork takes centre stage in this concert. Richard Gill has shown how Elgar builds from the tiniest scrap of melody: now hear the whole piece unfold, from the quiet opening, to Elgar's affectionate pictures of his friends, and its ebullient finale. The other works we hear are Douglas Lilburn's evocative Aotearoa Overture and Béla Bartók's Violin Concerto No.2, the soul of Hungarian folk music. It is played by Benjamin Schmid, a huge success with the APO in 2014.
Unwrap Enigma Variations: 6.30pm, Thursday 21 May
The Full Work: 8pm Thursday 18 June
Unwrap 2 PLUS full work in Musical Treasures
Richard Gill plucks highlights from The Firebird, but hearing this magical piece in full is a whole new experience: Stravinsky's fabulous score will carry you away. In the full Musical Treasures concert, Principal Cellist Eliah Sakakushev-von Bismarck also plays two delightful miniatures by Richard Strauss and Ottorino Respighi, before you hear Beethoven's sunny Symphony No.4.
Unwrap The Firebird: 6.30pm, Thursday 13 August
The Full Work: 8pm, Thursday 1 October
Unwrap 3 PLUS full work in Virtuoso Violin
Bruch's Violin Concerto is an intoxicating blend of romance and gypsy fire, and calls for a player of pyrotechnic élan. Viviane Hagner is that player. She is unquestionably an international star, and will give a performance to remember.Also in the Virtuoso Violin concert, Gustav Mahler's astonishing first symphony tells stories of love, death, nature; stupendous, overpowering, exhilarating, it will sweep you away.
Unwrap: Bruch Violin Concerto 6.30pm, Thursday 10 September
The Full Work: 8pm, Thursday 8 October
Unwrap the Music concerts are sold with standard allocated seating, excluding Stalls level cabaret tables. Full Works concerts limited to A reserve only, with seating allocated at APO discretion.
Buy a Full Works subscription here
APO Mystery package
For just $75 you receive tickets to three concerts selected by APO, from the full range of our concert offerings.
Let us know what your musical preferences are and we will select a package that you will love. We'll advise you of your seats at least 10 days before each concert – and further ahead if we can.
Seats will be allocated on a best-available basis – you could find yourself sitting in Premier or A reserve seating for your three concerts.
Take a Punt package
$90. You pick your choice of any three concerts from The New Zealand Herald Premier Series, the Newstalk ZB Sources of Inspiration series or the Bayleys Great Classics series only.
Your seats are allocated only in the week of the concert and are subject to seat availability in that week. The upside is cheap tickets to APO mainstage concerts and the possibility that you may sit in some of the best seats in the house if they are not already purchased. The "punt" is that there may not be tickets available, in which case we discuss with you a transfer to another concert.
*Available only to people new to the APO database
Buy a Take a Punt package here
Family package
Our family package enables you to introduce family members to the power of live orchestral music – in a number of different concert styles. For $150 you can book five tickets for each of three concerts, selecting from:
• one Unwrap the Music concert,
• one APO 4 Kids concert, and
• one of either Settling the Score Live, Divas, Blues to Bebop, or In Your Neighbourhood concerts.
Tickets are booked and allocated at time of paying to provide certainty and the ability to plan three wonderful outings for your family. The group of five must include at least two children or students.
Purchase any of our special concert packages and you receive 10% off any further ticket purchases with the APO in 2015, plus pay no booking fees when you book through the APO ticketing office.
Call Ina or Blair in our ticketing office on 6231052 to receive a 2015 season brochure or find a pdf version here
Bookings for all packages on 09-6231052
Terms and Conditions
Click here for a full list of APO Terms and Conditions
Mystery Package
- One Treat Me Voucher/Mystery Package per person – the offer is one Treat Me Voucher/ Mystery Package per person, redeemable for three mystery concerts, i.e., 2 vouchers for two people etc…
– All Treat Me vouchers must be redeemed by March 16 for concert selection. All unredeemed vouchers after this date will be null and void. Mystery Package stay on sale through the APO as long as there is seat availability.
– The purchaser may state their musical preferences at the time of Treat Me Voucher redemption/ Mystery Package purchase. (However this is not a guarantee of seat or concert selection.)
– For purchasers of 2 or more Treat Me Vouchers/ Mystery Packages, seating will be assigned together in an area at APO discretion.
– On redemption, the purchaser is assigned 3 concerts from the entire APO 2015 season (all 3 concerts will be issued simultaneously).
– Seats will be allocated on a best-available basis and at APO discretion.
– Three mystery concerts will selected at APO discretion. (However any note of preferences will be taken into consideration.)
– For all Treat Me Voucher/ Mystery Package redemptions, the purchaser will be advised of their concert and seat selection at least 10 days before the first concert (if not earlier).
– Delivery of tickets will be confirmed at the point of Treat Me Voucher redemption / Mystery Package purchase.
– The final offer of seating and concert selection by the APO is final. (In exceptional circumstances, the purchaser may be able to negotiate an exchange to another concert in the week following advice of concert selection. After this period all concert selections are non-negotiable and purchasers are welcome to gift unused concert tickets to friends and family.)
– There are no refunds or exchanges, except as required by law.
For more info click here
Take a Punt
- One Grab One voucher/Take a Punt Package per person – the offer is one Grab One voucher/Take a Punt Package per person, redeemable for three concerts from our The New Zealand Herald Premier Series, Bayleys Great Classics and Newstalk ZB Sources of Inspiration series , i.e., 2 vouchers for two people etc…
– All Grab One vouchers must be redeemed by March 24 for concert selection. All unredeemed Grab One vouchers after this date will be null and void. However Take a Punt Packages are on sale through the APO as long as an allocation of tickets is available.
– The purchaser may state their concert preference at the time of Grab One voucher redemption/purchase of a Take a Punt Package. However this is not a guarantee of seat or concert selection if there is no seat availability in the concert selected.
– For purchasers of 2 or more Grab One vouchers/packages, seating will be assigned together in an area at APO discretion.
– All seats are allocated only in the week of the concert and are subject to seat availability in that week. If seats are not available for a concert you select, you will be asked to select another concert
– Seats will be allocated on a best-available basis and at APO discretion.
– Delivery of tickets will be confirmed at the point of Grab One voucher redemption or Take a Punt Package purchase
– The offer of seating and concert selection by the APO is fina.
– There are no refunds or exchanges, except as required by law.
For more info click here
APO Family Package
-The APO Family Package offers a maximum of five tickets to each of three concerts from the options as follows: 1) one Unwrap the Music concert, 2) one APO 4 Kids or APO 4 Kids Christmas concert, and 3) one of Settling the Score Live, Divas, Blues to Bebop, or In Your Neighbourhood concerts.
-The five tickets purchased must include at least two student/child tickets; these will be issued at the time of purchase.
-The same configuration of adult/senior/child/student tickets must be purchased for all three concerts..
-All sales of the Family Package are subject to ticket availability.
-There is a limited allocation of seats in each concert for Family Package tickets.
-If seats are not available in a selected concert, the APO will discuss alternative options with you.
-We will allocate seating for all five of your group together, subject to seat availability.
-Seats will be allocated on a best-available basis and at APO discretion.
-Delivery of tickets will be confirmed with APO ticketing staff at the point of Family Package purchase.
-The offer of seating by the APO is final.
-There are no refunds or exchanges, except as required by law.
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BUCKHANNON - The Upshur County E-911 Communication Center "never missed a beat," despite the resignation of six E-911 dispatchers within a two-a-half-month period, Comm Center Director Steve Linger said Monday.
At its Thursday meeting, the Upshur County Commission approved the hiring of six new dispatchers - three full-time and three part-time - who began training Monday.
"We are back at normal numbers," Linger said Monday. "We're doing fine; we never missed a beat."
Full-time hires include Cassandra W. McManus, Sara J. Loudin and Eric J. Sterling; part-time hires are Kristin A. Hall, Derek M. Lee and Joshua E. Koert. All new hires are being paid at a rate of $10 per hour.
Linger said many reasons can account for why so many dispatchers resigned within such a short period of time.
"It was for many various reasons," he said. "Some left for jobs that paid more money. Others decided they were going to not work and stay at home instead.
"A couple of trainees from the previous class quit, one because they were offered another job with more money.
"It probably has to do with how much we get paid, plus the fact that it's shift work and we have to work weekends," he added. "You can call other counties and the same thing happens all the time. Here, we usually have two or three trainees leave, just not six (employees) at one time."
At its Nov. 14 meeting, the commission voted to accept the resignation of the most recent E-911 dispatcher to depart, Jacyln L. Tenney; her resignation went into effect Nov. 1
"And we lose another dispatcher," County Commission President Donnie Tenney said. "Six vacancies to fill."
Commissioner JC Raffety asked whether Jacyln Tenney was a trainee or had been with the E-911 Communication Center for some time.
"No, she's not a trainee," Pomeroy replied. "I believe she's been with us for some time."
Contact Katie Kuba by email at firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow her on Twitter at IMT-Kuba

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In This Issue...
Editor: Michael Baum
Bug-Zapper: A Dose of Radiation May Help Knock Out Malaria
How are physicists helping an effort to eradicate malaria, the mosquito-borne disease that kills more than one million people every year? Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) used their expertise in radiation science to help a young company create weakened, harmless versions of the malaria-causing parasite. These parasites, in turn, are being used to create a new type of vaccine that shows promise of being more effective than current malaria vaccines.
The new vaccine is a departure from previous approaches, which have usually depended on proteins derived from only part of the parasite Plasmodium falciparum, the most dangerous species of parasite that causes malaria. Using vaccines based on whole living parasites had been on scientists' minds for several decades, after they discovered that volunteers built up high levels of protection to malaria after being exposed to mosquitoes containing live, radiation-weakened parasites. But manufacturing technology only recently has been developed to the point where it is possible to efficiently extract weakened parasites from their mosquito carriers in order to make a vaccine.
With their knowledge of measuring radiation doses for industrial processes such as medical equipment sterilization, NIST researchers have been lending their expertise for several years to Maryland-based biotech firm Sanaria Inc., which is creating the new vaccine. In the manufacturing process, live mosquitoes containing the parasite are exposed to gamma rays. To ensure that the parasites are sufficiently weakened for the vaccine, yet remain alive, they must be exposed to a radiation dose of at least 150 gray, but not much more. Coincidentally, this is also the dose used to delay sprouting in potatoes and onions.
One critical design issue is ensuring a relatively uniform radiation dose regardless of where the mosquito is in the chamber. Using radiation-sensitive test materials inside the chamber as well as sophisticated measuring equipment, NIST researchers mapped out the radiation dose at different parts of the chamber. They initially found there was a variation in dose within the chamber, but by suggesting that the manufacturer change the position of the chamber relative to the radiation source they were able to significantly reduce this variation in dose. This not only increases the speed of the process, but more importantly improves the quality of the process. To be safe for human trials all mosquitoes in the chamber must get their minimum dose of 150 gray.
The vaccine is currently being manufactured for the anticipated human clinical trials. NIST researchers will continue to be active in the manufacturing process by doing regularly scheduled quality-assurance tests that ensure the desired dose is being delivered to the mosquitoes.
Stephen Hoffman, Sanaria's CEO and Chief Scientific Officer, will describe the development of the malaria vaccine at a colloquium on Nov. 16 at NIST's Gaithersburg, Md., campus. For information on attending, see www.nist.gov/public_affairs/colloquia/20071116.htm.
Media Contact: Ben Stein, firstname.lastname@example.com, 301-975-3097
Micro Microwave Does Pinpoint Cooking for Miniaturized Labs
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and George Mason University have demonstrated what is probably the world's smallest microwave oven, a tiny mechanism that can heat a pinhead-sized drop of liquid inside a container slightly shorter than an ant and half as wide as a single hair. The micro microwave is intended for lab-on-a-chip devices that perform rapid, complex chemical analyses on tiny samples.
In a paper in the November 2007 Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering*, the research team led by NIST engineer Michael Gaitan describes for the first time how a tiny dielectric microwave heater can be successfully integrated with a microfluidic channel to control selectively and precisely the temperature of fluid volumes ranging from a few microliters (millionth of a liter) to sub-nanoliters (less than a billionth of a liter). Sample heating is an essential step in a wide range of analytic techniques that could be built into microfluidic devices, including the high-efficiency polymerase chain reaction (PCR) process that rapidly amplifies tiny samples of DNA for forensic work, and methods to break cells open to release their contents for study.
The team embedded a thin-film microwave transmission line between a glass substrate and a polymer block to create its micro microwave oven. A trapezoidal-shaped cut in the polymer block only 7 micrometers across at its narrowest—the diameter of a red blood cell—and nearly 4 millimeters long (approximately the length of an ant) serves as the chamber for the fluid to be heated.
Based on classical theory of how microwave energy is absorbed by fluids, the research team developed a model to explain how their minature oven would work. They predicted that electromagnetic fields localized in the gap would directly heat the fluid in a selected portion of the micro channel while leaving the surrounding area unaffected. Measurements of the microwaves produced by the system and their effect on the fluid temperature in the micro channel validated the model by showing that the increase in temperature of the fluid was predominantly due to the absorbed microwave power.
Once the new technology is more refined, the researchers hope to use it to design a microfluidic microwave heater that can cycle temperatures rapidly and efficiently for a host of applications.
The work is supported by the Office of Science and Technology at the Department of Justice's National Institute of Justice.
* J.J. Shah, S.G. Sundaresan, J. Geist, D.R. Reyes, J.C. Booth, M.V. Rao and M. Gaitan. Microwave dielectric heating of fluids in an integrated microfluidic device. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 17: 2224-2230 (2007)
Media Contact: Michael E. Newman, email@example.com, 301-975-3025
New Scoring System Protects Credit Card Transactions
As this year's holiday season approaches, your credit card transactions may be a little more secure thanks to standards adopted by the payment card industry. The latest incarnation of these standards includes the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Version 2 that was coauthored this year by researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology and Carnegie Mellon University in collaboration with 23 other organizations.
When you make an electronic transaction—either swiping a card at a checkout counter or through a commercial Web site—you enter personal payment information into a computer. That information is sent to a payment-card "server," a computer system often run by the bank or merchant that sponsors the particular card. The server processes the payment data, communicates the transaction to the vendor, and authorizes the purchase.
According to NIST's Peter Mell, lead author of CVSS Version 2, a payment-card server is like a house with many doors. Each door represents a potential vulnerability in the operating system or programs. Attackers check to see if any of the "doors" are open, and if they find one, they can often take control of all or part of the server and potentially steal financial information, such as credit card numbers.
For every potential vulnerability, CVSS Version 2 calculates its risks on a scale from zero to 10, assessing how the vulnerability could compromise confidentiality (exposing private information such as credit card numbers), availability (could it be used to shut down the credit card system?) and integrity (can it change credit card data?). The CVSS scores used by the credit card industry are those for the 28,000 vulnerabilities provided by the NIST National Vulnerability Database (NVD), sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security.
To assess the security of their servers, payment card vendors use software that scans their systems for vulnerabilities. To promote uniform standards in this important software, the PCI (Payment Card Industry) Security Standards Council, an industry organization, maintains the Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) compliance program, which currently covers 135 vendors, including assessors who do onsite audits of PCI information security. By June 2008, all ASV scanners must use the current version of CVSS in order to identify security vulnerabilities and score them. Requiring ASV software to use CVSS, according to Bob Russo, General Manager of the PCI Security Standards Council, promotes consistency between vendors and ultimately provides good information for protecting electronic transactions. The council also plans to use NIST's upcoming enhancements to CVSS, which will go beyond scoring vulnerabilities to identify secure configurations on operation systems and applications.
To learn more, see:
Media Contact: Ben Stein, email@example.com, 301-975-3097
NIST Issues Call for a New 'Hash' Algorithm
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has opened a competition to develop a new cryptographic "hash" algorithm, a tool that converts a file, message or block of data to a short "fingerprint" for use in digital signatures, message authentication and other computer security applications. The competition is NIST's response to recent advances in the analysis of hash algorithms. The new hash algorithm will be called Secure Hash Algorithm-3 (SHA-3) and will augment the hash algorithms currently specified in the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 180-2, Secure Hash Standard. NIST's goal is that SHA-3 provide increased security and offer greater efficiency for the applications using cryptographic hash algorithms. FIPS standards are required for use in federal civilian computer systems and are often adopted voluntarily by private industry.
FIPS 180-2 specifies five cryptographic hash algorithms, including SHA-1 and the SHA-2 family of hash algorithms. Because serious attacks have been reported in recent years against cryptographic hash algorithms, including SHA-1, and because SHA-1 and the SHA-2 family share a similar design, NIST has decided to standardize an additional hash algorithm to augment the ones currently specified in FIPS 180-2.
NIST issued a Call for a New Cryptographic Hash Algorithm (SHA-3) Family in a Federal Register Notice on Nov. 2, 2007. The announcement specifies the submission requirements, the minimum acceptability requirements, and the evaluation criteria for candidate hash algorithms. Entries for the competition must be received by Oct. 31, 2008. Details about the competition are available at www.nist.gov/hash-competition.
Media Contact: Ben Stein, firstname.lastname@example.com, 301-975-3097
Mini Magnetic Sensor May Have Biomedical, Security Applications
A tiny sensor that can detect magnetic field changes as small as 70 femtoteslas—equivalent to the brain waves of a person daydreaming—has been demonstrated at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The sensor could be battery-operated and could reduce the costs of noninvasive biomagnetic measurements such as fetal heart monitoring. The device also may have applications in homeland security screening for explosives.
Described in the November issue of Nature Photonics,* the prototype device is almost 1,000 times more sensitive than NIST's original chip-scale magnetometer demonstrated in 2004 ("Tiny, Atom-based Detector Senses Weak Magnetic Fields") and is based on a different operating principle. Its performance puts it within reach of matching the current gold standard for magnetic sensors, so-called superconducting quantum interference devices or SQUIDs. These devices can sense changes in the 3- to 40-femtotesla range but must be cooled to very low (cryogenic) temperatures, making them much larger, power hungry, and more expensive.
The NIST prototype consists of a single low-power (milliwatt) infrared laser and a rice-grain-sized container with dimensions of 3 by 2 by 1 millimeters. The container holds about 100 billion rubidium atoms in gas form. As the laser beam passes through the atomic vapor, scientists measure the transmitted optical power while varying the strength of a magnetic field applied perpendicular to the beam. The amount of laser light absorbed by the atoms varies predictably with the magnetic field, providing a reference scale for measuring the field. The stronger the magnetic field, the more light is absorbed.
"The small size and high performance of this sensor will open doors to applications that we could previously only dream about," project leader John Kitching says.
The new NIST mini-sensor could reduce the equipment size and costs associated with some noninvasive biomedical tests. (The body's electrical signals that make the heart contract or brain cells fire also simultaneously generate a magnetic field.) The NIST group and collaborators have used a modified version of the original sensor to detect magnetic signals from a mouse heart. The new sensor is already powerful enough for fetal heart monitoring; with further work, the sensitivity can likely be improved to a level in the 10 femtotesla range, sufficient for additional applications such as measuring brain activity, the designers say.
For additional details and a video interview with project leader John Kitching, see "New NIST Mini-Sensor May Have Biomedical and Security Applications".
* V. Shah, S. Knappe, P.D.D. Schwindt and J. Kitching. Femtotesla atomic magnetometry with a microfabricated vapor cell. Nature Photonics. 1 Nov. 2007.
Media Contact: Laura Ost, email@example.com, 303-497-4880
Wanted: Expert Reviewers for 2008 Baldrige Award
Each year the Baldrige National Quality Program recruits experts from businesses, education organizations, health care providers, nonprofits and other groups to serve as members of the Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Examiners evaluate applications for the award and prepare feedback reports to applicants that cite strengths and opportunities for improvement.
This year for the first time, all examiner applications must be submitted online. The application form is available at http://baldrige.nist.gov/Examiner_Application.htm. Deadline for submissions is on or before noon Eastern time on Jan. 8, 2008.
The board consists of more than 500 members, including 12 judges and about 60 senior examiners representing many industries, companies and organizations, including those from not-for-profit and public sectors. Service on the board provides an opportunity to enhance a board member's knowledge, to develop a new network of expert colleagues and to help improve U.S. competitiveness.
Due to the large number of applications, highly qualified applicants may not be selected in a given year in order to balance the board with examiners from different sectors or with different work experiences. Thus, past applicants who have not been selected are encouraged to apply again.
For assistance in preparing an examiner application, contact firstname.lastname@example.com or call the Examiner Hotline at 877-237-9064.
Media Contact: Michael E. Newman, email@example.com, 301-975-3025
NIST Posts Online Database of Cryogenic Materials Properties
In response to numerous inquiries from academia, industry, and other government labs, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently published a new database on the properties of solid materials at temperatures ranging from cryogenic (as low as 4 K, which is -269 degrees C or -452 degrees F) to room temperature. Officially known as NIST Standard Reference Data Database #152, the Cryogenic Materials Properties Database is available online, free of charge. It is also a work in progress, with new materials and properties added as data become available.
Cryogenic temperatures place extreme demands on materials. The properties data have been collected by various organizations over many years, published in various formats such as internal reports, and often have not been publicly available. NIST researchers located the data, evaluated and validated it, resolved any conflicts resulting from different test methods and sources, then re-plotted and correlated the data over a wide temperature range using standardized equations.
The database covers a wide range of materials from traditional engineering stainless steels to fiberglass epoxy (found in magnetic resonance imaging systems, for example), exotic regenerator materials (used in cryogenic refrigerators), and Kevlar (may be combined with carbon fibers in containers used in space). The materials might be used in medicine (e.g., cryosurgery), energy applications (e.g., storage of liquid methane or liquid natural gas), electronics (e.g., superconducting microwave filters for cellular phones), transportation (e.g., liquid hydrogen fuel storage), space exploration (e.g., fuel storage), environmental research (e.g., thermal mapping and imaging of oceans), weather forecasting (e.g., infrared thermal imaging of the atmosphere) and defense (e.g., infrared guidance systems).
The database is available at www.cryogenics.nist.gov/MPropsMAY/material%20properties.htm.
Media Contact: Michael Baum, firstname.lastname@example.com, 301-975-2763
NIST Researchers Receive Early Career Presidential Awards
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) researchers Kathryn L. Beers and Joshua C. Bienfang have been awarded the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). Presented at the White House on Nov. 1, 2007, by John H. Marburger III, Science Advisor to the President, PECASE awards are the highest honors bestowed by the U.S. Government on outstanding scientists and engineers beginning their careers.
Beers creates and studies flexible organic molecules known as polymers, found ubiquitously in the natural world (in the form of biomolecules such as DNA) as well as in industry (in applications ranging from personal care products to electronic displays). Beers has developed elegant new methods for making nanomaterials that were never before possible. Still in the early stages of her career, she has published over 40 peer-reviewed papers that have been cited more than 1,000 times. She has also distinguished herself as a scientific leader, holding multiple positions including Assistant Director in the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Bienfang is using fundamental theories of physics, combined with the latest telecommunications technology, to develop a form of secret-message transmission known as quantum cryptography. His expertise in laser technology and high-speed electronics has enabled him to shoot particles of light through the air billions of times per second to set several new world records in quantum-cryptography transmission speeds. The technology may be useful someday for highly secure encrypted wireless communications.
As a result of this award the scientists receive additional funding from NIST for up to five years to advance their research.
See "White House Announces 2006 Awards for Early Career Scientists And Engineers" and link to official White House photo.
Media Contact: Michael Baum, firstname.lastname@example.com, 301-975-2763


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It's no secret that Comic Books portray lead female characters as busty kick ass babes. Not only do they carry weapons of destruction and deadly superpowers, they also have looks you'd kill for. When converting a comic book to the big screen it's only expected...Read more
Monthly Archives: March 2011
On Tuesday I previewed Fear Itself and posted several cover art for the upcoming event. You can check it out here http://www.nerdsraging.com/2011/03/29/marvel-fear-itself-panther/ Today Marvel unveiled a minute and thirty second long trailer for Fear Itself...Read more
There's new information suggesting that a JLA movie that could hit theaters in 2013. With Green Lantern coming out this year and new Batman and Superman movies next, why the heck not assemble a cast for a JLA movies? Rumors are also spreading that The F...Read more
A few months ago I found myself in the midst of an epic "Sexual Charades" grudge match. It was men versus women for the title of who had the filthiest imagination. The men were tired of losing; the girls somehow always managed to destroy us. We were convinced ...Read more
Marvels big summer crossover event "Fear Itself" will be hitting comic stands starting April 6th. Last week Fear Itself: Book of the Skull prelude came out featuring the Red Skulls daughter. The story leads into the main story line of the Fear Itself crossover...Read more
When Spider-Man 3 came out I was shocked and appalled at what I had just witnessed. The movie was just plain terrible. How could anyone ruin such a great villain like Venom? Topher motherfucken Grace? Are you kidding me…..okay, enough dwelling. T...Read more
With the death of Johnny Storm a few months back the Fantastic Four is no more! They will now be referred to as simply FF. As if Spider-Man hasn't had enough troubles of his own, our favorite webslinger has joined the ranks of the FF. He's even wearing a se...Read more
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Zack Snyder has found his "Louis Lane" for the upcoming "Superman" movie. Amy Adams (Enchanted, The Fighter) has won the part of the Superman's feisty love interest. She joins Margot Kidder and Kate Bosworth as the 3rd Lois Lane to appear on the big screen. ...Read more
When The Wolverine was first announced I was skeptical. X-Men Origins: Wolverine was a decent movie, but not great. In many ways it was a bit of a disappointment. It wasn't good enough to justify another sequel. It's indisputable that Hugh Jackman mastered ...Read more


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Coat of arms of Bermuda
The coat of arms of Bermuda depicts a red lion holding a shield that has a depiction of a wrecked ship upon it. The red lion is a symbol of England and alludes to Bermuda's relationship with that country. The wrecked ship is the Sea Venture, the flagship of the Virginia Company. The ship was deliberately driven on to the reefs of Bermuda, by Admiral Sir George Somers, in 1609, to prevent it from foundering in a storm. All aboard survived, resulting in the settlement of the island. The Latin motto under the coat of arms, Quo Fata Ferunt, means "Whither the Fates Carry [Us]".
In the twentieth century, the coat of arms—without the banner holding the motto—was added to the Red ensign to create the distinguishing colonial flag (the national flag is the Union Jack, which appears in its upper, left corner), and on the Governor's Flag. The coat of arms features on the cover of the 1624 edition of The Generall Historie of Virginia, New-England, and the Summer Isles (the Somers Isles is another name for Bermuda, commemorating Admiral Somers), by Captain John Smith.
The coat of arms replaced a badge which had been in use before 1910. The badge was based on a sketch, made in 1869, of the 1817 seal, which depicted a wet dock of the time showing with some boats in the background. It is assumed that the scene alludes to the fact that the islands were a stopover base for the sailing ships[1] when the badge was approved by the Admiralty.
The heraldic blazon is: Argent, on a mount vert a lion sejant affronté gules supporting between the fore-paws an antique shield azure thereon a representation of the wreck of the ship Sea Venture proper.


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I got some flack on earlier tags, so I put some work in and hopefully improved.
Any tips, criticism, or trades are welcome.
Thanks :)
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I got some flack on earlier tags, so I put some work in and hopefully improved.
Any tips, criticism, or trades are welcome.
Thanks :)
Thanks for the advice on my hands. I tried to fix it without completely biting. Does this look any better than before?
Here ya go siko. I know its not great but practice helps.
Is anyone willing to help me out with my handstyle? I've been trying to work on it but nothing seems to work for me. Some tips, advice, or even an exchange would be vastly appreciated. Thanks
@nwc we had some beef before or whatever but that style is pretty sick!
@oh! those are lookin sick! Especially likin the one with the guy with an o for a face. When I get enough stickers ready I request a trade for sure!
I don't need the internet to get up bud. This forum is for improving, not bragging about how much I paint. I get up enough to keep me happy and to make a name for myself in my own town. And thats...
If its posted by him, isn't it his?
Alright paper boy. All I see are drawings.
Piece? Ha. Good one. And the fact that your other 3 posts are calling out good writers and trolling makes this irrelevant.
Trying to get back into the swing of things
I decided to stop writing halo and switch to bear. This is what I have come up with so far. Let me know how i can improve. Thanks
I know I'm still toy and everything, but I've come a...
I'm down for an exchange. Pm me so I know its legit.
I write either primal or brutal (testing out two new names before I decide which to write.)
All I have right now is a sharpie where I cut the nib lol. So it is probably below your level. But hey, practice is practice.
@Z3BRA They are cut out from postal stickers, and IMO it looks awful with all of the print as well.
General consensus on the outlined tag idea? I was gonna throw these into packs to send out but I wanted to see what people thought of them before I did.
@saveme I love seeing other people put lines in their o's. It makes me feel a little less insecure about my choice to do so.
Awesome slaps. As soon as I get stamps I would love to trade.
Few pics of what I've been doing
Not to overpost in this thread today but if I decide to trade with anyone these are definetly going to be the majority of my packs. I really like how they look and I would love to get them all over...
Just got my 500 usps stickers in the mail :D Started making some and here's where I've gone. What do you guys think? If you deem them acceptable, I would like to trade some as well :D69318
Aww the line through the o is my steez lol. I will see what it looks like without. Thanks so much for the crits. Its nice to have people actually help instead of just saying you're a toy.
Better or worse than it was before?
You're going to poop on me?
Okay thanks for the crit. And just for the record, we weren't painting the trains. Not nearly good enough for that yet.
Here is an idea I have been tossing around.
About half way through the first throw it started pouring down rain so we had to book it under the nearest train lol. Didn't come out too bad for the conditions. The second one is a little whack but...


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Abe and I are not doing too well lately. Along with his cast, he has a horrible cold, and I caught a flu. Oh yeah, I also cut off the tip of my finger…
…chopping sundried tomatoes for this dinner.
I'm seeing a new shrink, and she ordered me to treat myself out for dinner with my husband. We went to Cafe Gratitude, and I have to say it was the first time (probably ever) that I was feeling completely at peace there. Maybe because I'm appreciative for a place where the server looks at you with compassionate eyes, maybe because I'm starting yoga classes again (Liberation currently has a Groupon deal)?
I even pondered the question of the day – "What Strengthens You?" – over this salad.
Abe mellowed out over their Seasonal Grain Bowl, as well.
So even though we're falling apart physically, mentally we are trucking by. Happy to have made two top 10 lists – and one where I'm at the #1 spot!


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Looking hot in a hurry is a skill one can spend a lifetime trying to master. I tend to mainly look 'hurried in a hurry' and, depending on the weather conditions, either, 'hot and sweaty in a hurry' or 'windswept and drizzled-on in a hurry'. It's less than ideal. Such was my delight when I recently discovered this wee hair-trick that takes two shakes of a lambs tail and looks, well, pretty lovely actually. In a kind of vintagey disheveled way. Just what the doctor ordered. Perfect for getting your hair out of your face for the school run, when you've slept in half and hour too long before uni, if you're heading on a night out straight from work or if there's that horrid drizzle in the air that necessitates hair up if frizz is to be avoided.
All you need is one of these elastic alice bands – I found a pack of 3 for just a few quid in boots – and a few hair grips.
Place the head-band around your head on top of your hair.
Starting at the front, take small sections of hair and feed them up and over the band, tucking them in, until you've worked right down to the back and all the hair is tucked in.
Secure the band in place with a few grips, tucking them in where they won't be seen.
Ta da. You can always loosen a few strands to rough it up a bit if you're that way inclined!
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Roger has booked a spot in the quarters in Paris-Bercy thanks to a 6-3, 6-4 win over Philipp Kohlschreiber (ATP 23).
"I'm happy with the way things went today from start to finish," Roger said. "I was able to play a consistent match, and I closed out nicely."
Roger was very efficient in the opening set, converting the only break-point and holding the lead to take the set. In the second set, he broke again to take a 5-4 lead and then serve for the match, wrapping everything up after 63 minutes of play.
Roger will face Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro tomorrow in a rematch of the Swiss Indoors Basel final.
Wow...now he must consolidate
Our lion has had his cat nap and has come back roaring! Just broken Delpo!
Roger have to be hold Serve.
i Wish he can.
i Wish he can.
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Break him, Roger, break him!!!!!!!
Come on Roger, take control of this match. You are not looking very confident out there. Just do it !!!! You are better than him.
Come on Roger keep fighting.
Del, up the Game level, now he is playing much faster Serve and volley point.
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> Chris Ahlstrom wrote:
>> I'm a big fan of live and let live, really. DFS was decent
>> with me much of the time in conversations with him. I don't
>> bear him any ill will anymore.
Why would you ever?
>> He's just a severe nut-case
>> when it comes to Linux.
Remember, I'm a paid MS shill, so I say only what they pay me to say...
> I have not really seen a decent side of DFS.
That's because lying cola Linux bozos - like you and Terry Porter - who make
ridiculous claims bring out the worst in me.
* employees using browsers during the workday is due to a flaw in Microsoft
* the gaming industry was "tilting" toward Linux years ago
* Windows is bad for education
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Okay so you might think that this is just one more bean dip, nothing special about that. But I beg, think again.
For one thing, it's one of those pass-along recipes. It started with Ilda, neighbor to Tanna of My Kitchen in Half Cups who made it, along with my Pickled Beet Dip, for a meal of Little Bites. Then I made it for an impromptu sangria party on my patio and passed it along to two people. Two days later, I made it again for a birthday celebration -- passing the recipe along again -- and then snacked leftovers all week. Already, in just two weeks, this has become a staple summer recipe, for an easy party appetizer, for a small bite before supper, for quick lunches.
For another, what raises the bean dip several notches is the addition of tuna, which adds a certain savory meatiness that, when pressed, I'd identify as 'umami', the fifth taste sense.
OH and before I forget, see those cool crackers? You'll love these Herbed Saltines too. Yum.
Time to table: excellent after resting a couple of hours, even better after 24 hours
Makes 2 cups
5 ounces canned tuna, drained
15 ounces canned white beans (see NOTES), drained
a good splash of apple cider or another vinegar (anything other than harsh plain white vinegar) or the juice of a lemon
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small red onion, chopped (or several green onions, chopped)
1/2 red pepper, chopped
Fresh basil, chopped - Tanna says to use a 'happy' amount!
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil - just enough to bind a bit, about 1 tablespoon
With a fork, gently mash the tuna and beans together (see NOTES). Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate to let the flavors meld for a couple of hours or better yet, 24 hours. Serve with crackers.
Variations: Add chopped kalamata olives or chopped radish or bits of fresh peach. Substitute dill or cilantro for the basil.
I like people to be able to 'recognize' what's in a dish so when I made this the second time, I mashed half the beans with the tuna, then stirred in the remaining whole beans with the rest. This worked quite well with beans from the 'Mexican aisle' at the grocery, they were quite small. It might not work as well with larger cannellini beans.
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By Paul Floersch – Pre-Theology II, Omaha
My brother Louis rarely says kind things. However, he also rarely says unkind things. So in sum, he doesn't say much. Which is why I listened carefully to his reaction when I told him I was pursuing the priesthood. His response brought me great satisfaction: "Wow. You'd be a great priest. You are so good with people." I was so pleasantly surprised that my brother— who wasn't so good with people—would have the humility to tell me that I would make a good priest precisely because I was good with people. Needless to say, I've held this brief conversation close to heart.
However, being good with people, I have quickly learned, is a talent which, in its singularity, is an insufficient ingredient for the concoction of a priest. Perhaps arrogantly, I thought that this talent of mine would be the secret ingredient for an excellent priesthood.


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Benintendi swings into action for UA
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Published: Saturday, February 22, 2014
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Arkansas center fielder Andrew Benintendi connects with his first hit as a Razorback, an RBI double during the third inning against Eastern Illinois Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at Baum Stadium in Fayetteville.
Andrew Benintendi didn't need any free passes Friday afternoon.-
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Witnesses to Midair Collision: 'Muffled Boom'
New York authorities are scrambling to find survivors after a small plane collided with a tour helicopter over the Hudson River. Witnesses say the accident happened just after noon between Manhattan and Hoboken, N.J. Both aircraft crashed into the water. [Update: Mayor Bloomberg said there were no survivors.] Here are some witness reactions.
"It was like a muffled boom," recounted eyewitness Richard Martyn, who watched the crash from a West Side bike path. "I'm still shaking." [NYDN]
Both came apart," said MyFoxNY.com producer Kathy Carvajal. "I saw one spiral into the water. From my vantage point, I couldn't see where the other landed." [Fox]
"I thought the helicopter was diving towards the water, but I thought I was just seeing it from an angle," said Kelly Helen. "Then I moved over and I realized it was headed into the water." [NY 1]
"The plane was kind of whirlybirding its way down, brown smoke coming out the back of it, and it crashed into the water. Then a few seconds later the helicopter with debris falling off of it also hit as well," said Scott Schuman in Hoboken, N.J. [CNN]
Deena Glanzberg, in Chelsea Market: "The helicopter – it just stopped in midair. It was just a drop. It was not a big crash." [Newsday]
Kelly Owen, from the High Line park in Chelsea: "First I saw a piece of something flying through the air. Then I saw the helicopter going down into the water." … "I thought it was my imagination." [WCBS]
Katie Tanski, in Hoboken, N.J.: "We saw the helicopter propellers fly all over." [NBC New York]


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Art duo, The London Police, creating paintings at CVGUPDATED 6:46 PM EDT Aug 16, 2013
When Jan Bending arrived at CVG on Friday, she was pleasantly surprised to see someone doing art, right in the open of the ticketing area.Video Transcript
LIFE ... AT THE AIRPORT! TWO WORLD RENOWN STREET ARTISTS... PAINTING AS PASSENGERS MAKE THEIR WAY THROUGH THE MAIN LOBBY. WL-WT'S KYLA WOODS..... SHOWS US HOW THE LONDON POLICE ARE TURNING C-V-G... INTO THEIR OWN CANVAS. (Jan Bending, CVG traveler) ("It's nice to see someone doing art, right for all of us to see.") AND THAT'S EXACTLY THE EFFECT CVG OFFICIALS ARE HOPING THE PERFORMANCE ARTWORK HAS ON TRAVELERS. (Micha Daoud, CVG traveler) ("It makes it more interesting. It catches your eye, it makes you stop...and look...and give you something to think about.") THE ARTISTS PERFORMING THE WORK, THE LONDON POLICE, WERE BROUGHT IN BY COVINGTON CREATIVE FIRM B-L-D-G. THE FIRM HOPES TO SPARK A CONVERSATION ABOUT LIVE ART AND HOW IT CAN TOTALLY TRANSFORM ANY GIVEN SPACE. (Jay Brock, CVG) ("We just wanna see people get engaged, see what's happening. And bring that type of environment here to C-V-G.") YOU CAN CHECK OUT MORE IMAGES FROM THE WORK OF THE LONDON POLICE ON WLWT-DOT-COM. THE DYNAMIC DUO HAS PERFORMED ALL OVER THE WORLD AND FINDS INSPIRATION IN MANY PLACES, ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT ALLOW THEM TO ENGAGE WITH THE CROWD. (Bob Gibson, The London Police) ("You take a setting like an airport...I mean, what an avenue to be able to paint in. So we feel really lucky and privileged to do this sort of work and, like I said, the interaction for us is really nice.") SO WHAT EXACTLY IS PERFORMANCE ART? (Chaz Barrissonn, The London Police) ("I would suggest that it is a mild form of entertainment. Um, as you would watch, uh, a sporting event or go see a band play...it's a bit slower. It's not action every minute.") (Kyla Woods) ("And if you miss the artwork over the next couple of days, you can always find it in its final resting place, here on the wall, as you enter or exit the short term parking terminal. Reporting at C-V-G., I'm Kyla Woods.... WLWT, News 5.") THE LONDON POLICE ... KNOWN FOR THEIR BLACK-AND-WHITE CHARACTERS WITH SMILEY FACES... HAVE SPENT THE WEEK HERE IN COVINGTON. THEY'RE HOLDING A RELEASE PARTY TONIGHT AT 7... TO UNVEIL THE MURALS PAINTED THIS WEEK. THEY'RE COLORFUL ... AND
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By Ms. Allison Barrow (RDECOM)August 10, 2007
FORT MONMOUTH, N.J. - Department of the Army interns and government employees participated in the Communications- Electronics Research, Development, and Engineering Center sponsored Greening Course, a program to familiarize civilian personnel with the Soldier environment July 9 to 13 at Fort Monmouth.
The Greening Course provides a basic understanding of the Army through class lectures, discussions with experienced Soldiers and field military activities. The July course included a trip to the Fort Dix battle labs, a land navigation course through the woods, repel training and a helicopter ride.
The process of Greening CERDEC employees started in 2004, by Dwayne A. Davis, former CERDEC lead outreach program coordinator, said Michael R. Tuminelli, CERDEC outreach specialist and one of the Greening program leaders. Aca,!A"This is class number six for me. We do it every quarter. I came in around 2006Aca,!A| Since then weAca,!a,,cve kept on growing, the classes are getting bigger and bigger,Aca,!A? said Tuminelli.
The July class was a mix of 30 DA employees from New Jersey, Virginia and Texas. Many shared the same enthusiasm of learning a little more about the life of their customer, the Warfighter.
Aca,!A"I think the course is valuable. ItAca,!a,,cs good for a civilian to understand the military operation environment, which I havenAca,!a,,ct dealt with much in the past. I know my stuff, computer science and electrical engineering, but this helps me apply it to the military operation,Aca,!A? said Jack S. Li, an engineer with the CERDEC Software Engineering Directorate.
Aca,!A"I came to get a better perspective of the job, to know that what youAca,!a,,cre doing is more than punching a time clock and to know who youAca,!a,,cre supporting and what work they do,Aca,!A? said Kevin P. Smith, CERDEC Acquisition Center.
With a combined 28 years of Army service, Greening leaders Tuminelli and Sgt. 1st Class Derek W. Breuer, CERDEC Headquarters non-commissioned officer, shared their experience with their students.
Aca,!A"The Greening leaders were very knowledgeable. They gave us a good overview on all the subjects they wanted us to know,Aca,!A? said Bryan N. Kilmer, a financial management analyst intern.
Tuminelli and Breuer approached this course with a hands-on mentality and restructured the program.
Aca,!A"In the old course there were certain tours that a lot of the employees for CERDEC had already seenAca,!A| we wanted to change it to more common task type things that Soldiers do. We included land navigation training, the land navigation course, and the repel training for more of an idea of the common type training that all Soldiers do,Aca,!A? said Breuer.
The first day of Greening opened with an introduction to Army structure by breaking students into platoons. PowerPoint displays explained other basic Army information, such as the uniform, phonetic alphabet, and rank positions. The afternoon followed with a crash course in land navigation taught by Sgt. Melanie Reese, CERDEC Space and Terrestrial Communications Directorate, to prepare students for the land navigation course that took place Tuesday.
Wednesday was spent at the Fort Dix battle labs, where the class partook in Army simulations and informal interviews with a Military Police battalion getting ready to leave for Iraq. The Soldiers let students try on their body armor, shared stories from the battlefield, and explained what they were going through both physically and mentally.
Aca,!A"This class asked some very personally questions with the Soldiers,Aca,!A? said Tuminelli. Aca,!A"They asked questions such as, Aca,!Eoehow do you deal with deployment'Aca,!a,,c or Aca,!Eoewhat does your family think'Aca,!a,,c Normally, most civilians want to know about the cool things that happen, Aca,!Eoewho rides in helicopters'Aca,!a,,c or Aca,!Eoewho blow things up'Aca,!a,,c That wasnAca,!a,,ct the case with this class. They really wanted to find and put a personal touch on their questions and I think the Soldiers really appreciated that.Aca,!A?
Aca,!A"One of the really cool things about the Fort Dix visit, is that while we got to use the simulators, what was most interesting was watching them, as teams, use the simulators because they had the team work down and you watched them communicating with each other and you really got a sense of what they go through to prepare,Aca,!A? said Katherine C. Amsler, procurement coordinator in the Command and Control Directorate.
Thursday, willing members of the group repelled over a 32 foot wall at the Fort Monmouth fire department. This new addition to the Greening Course received a lot of positive feedback.
Aca,!A"ItAca,!a,,cs a good team building event; they really have to rely on each other. You have to rely on your belay guy to make sure that you donAca,!a,,ct fall and hurt yourself. It seemed like great training,Aca,!A? said Breuer.
After repelling the students got a taste of long-lasting packaged Army food, called Meals Ready to Eat, and ended the day with a critique of the course and a Greening social.
Aca,!A"We take the critiques that they do at the end of the class and look at those. If thereAca,!a,,cs a common theme that something is just a waste of time, weAca,!a,,cll try to get rid of that and if thereAca,!a,,cs something that they say we can do better, we definitely try to add that. The course is based off the student responses,Aca,!A? said Breuer.
The Greening Course concluded Friday with the graduation and presentation of certificates from Gary Martin, CERDEC technical director. Col. David M. Moore, CERDEC military deputy director, also offered his congratulations to the Greening Course graduates. After the graduation, students rode in an Army Aca,!EoeHueyAca,!a,,c helicopter. Students took flight in small groups with experienced Army pilots over the Long Branch coast and up towards the bottom of Sandy Hook.
After landing, the now Aca,!A"greenedAca,!A? DA employees said their farewells and thanked the Greening leaders for the opportunity.
Aca,!A"The course is so much fun. You get a great understanding of what the Army really is, what they go through, and the different training mechanisms. You also get a greater appreciate for the things that are second nature to the Soldiers. I wish I could take it again,Aca,!A? said Danielle C. Seaman, contract specialist.


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The 18 rules I learned in my 1st year as a full time writer
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Oh, Deidre, I know the feeling! I have been called a million different names. LOL.
Scrapbookbuzz: Wow!
As the Reservations Supervisor, I need to check over every reservation that comes through our hotel. I'm really only supposed to be checking dinner reservations, deposits, etc. However, I ALWAYS correct spelling and grammar mistakes while I'm in there. One girl spells "believe" as "belive" EVERY time.


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by Michael Samsel
IPad, Green Home, Home Automation, Home Control Systems, IPad Wall Mount Dock, Entertainment Center Universal Remote, Home Security, Lighing Controls, Irrigation Controls, Window Covering Automation, Automated Climate Control, Mike Samsel
Just maybe you can have your cake and eat it too when it comes to saving energy in your home. Unplugging TVs and computers, using only necessary lighting, controlling indoor climate precisely for comfort without waste… even regulating hot water to your schedule… you might be surprised to learn that the IPad has some powerful apps that can do just these tasks.
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Sometimes it seems the big moves to save energy – replacing the furnace, insulating, etc... are easier to do than the little things that over the course of the year can add up to significant savings of energy and money.
I'm talking about home automation and the IPad stands to change the face of this "out of reach to the mere mortal" technology. IPad apps from the leading home control systems manufacturers are now available that makes the IPad touch screen the control center for everything from running your entertainment center, to operating your irrigation system, to turning the lights on. And that's just scratching the surface.
Consider the 3 Apple mobile devices – the IPad, the IPod touch, and the IPhone. 2 of the leading home control systems manufacturers, Crestron and Savant, make wall mounts specifically for the IPad to act as a control center and charging station. And – when not needed for home automation, remove your IPad and use as normal. If you want to keep it in the dock, get an IPod touch to have available for each entertainment center throughout the house for control and access, and use your phone for all of the above and to disarm your security system and unlock the door. Are you beginning to get the picture?
Now granted, many of these features require special switches, remote access, and wireless capability, but the fact is – the time is now. It can be done today. And the cost as a result of these devices is coming way down.
Keep in mind that, with Wi-Fi and 3G, you can remotely operate most all of the systems you engage with. If no one is home for the day, you can turn the heat down from the office. If it's raining this week, you can turn the irrigation off while on your business trip. And, of course, there are all the other benefits of automation. Turn on lights, music and heat as you enter the house. Turn down the entire house with the push of a button as you climb into bed.
So – how's this green again? Computers and TV's are turned off at the power source when not in use. Heating is well managed for savings. Lighting is on when you need it and not left on when you don't. Water is conserved with a more accessible irrigation control. Window coverings are engaged to minimize heat loss or heat gain at appropriate times of day.
Did I mention… you'll also get an IPad out of the deal and you can finally and forever rid yourself of every blasted home entertainment remote control. Now that's living green!
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- Conference date: 6–10 October 2008
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A novel instrumental setup for measuring infrared photodissociation spectra of buffer gas cooled, mass‐selected ions is described and tested. It combines a cryogenically cooled, linear radio frequency ion trap with a tandem mass spectrometer, optimally coupling continuous ion sources to pulsed laser experiments. The use of six independently adjustable DC potentials superimposed over the trapping radio frequency field provides control over the ion distribution within, as well as the kinetic energy distribution of the ions extracted from the ion trap. The scheme allows focusing the ions in space and time, such that they can be optimally irradiated by a pulsed, widely tunable infrared photodissociation laser. Ion intensities are monitored with a time‐of‐flight mass spectrometer mounted orthogonally to the ion trap axis.
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NEW DELHI: Forget competing with LN Mittal. You can't afford to ignore even the humble roti any more if you want to do business in south Asia.
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Fulham Message Board
leg broken
I wish Zamora well the player who did thios should be banned Karl henry is just a thug we could see what he was like V newcastle last week
Sad to say untill this happens to Gerrad Lampard or Rooney nothing will get done to wipe this type of poor player out the game
Hope BZ comes back strong
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Typical Arsenal fan - the worlds against us - lets have 1 rule for us & another for everyone else!
Karl Henrys' was a good tackle - ref never gave foul - just bad luck on Zamora,and it was Karl Henry who stopped the game.
I wish Zamora all the luck in getting fit again and putting a few past wingeing Wengers side.
Wait till you play Chelsea & Man U then you'll see what tough tackling is.
Anyway, time 4 you to go & make sure your Arsenal lads are rapped up in cottonwool.
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Do you mean 'wrapped'? Maybe Arsenal fans are just used to the beautiful game and don't like it spoilt by the like of Karl Henry.
Nicely said Lex.
PS My best mate supports Fulham so I remember watching you back in division 2. Great club. Great fans. Great location. Great owner.


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State police have arrested seven people and are looking for an eighth, all in connection with at least 23 burglaries in the Saylorsburg, Kunkletown, Wind Gap, Sciota and Brodheadsville areas.
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Since installing 3.3 I've lost the visual/html toggle on everything. Deactivating all extensions makes no difference. I'm new to this, and stuck
I've read the troubleshoot post and seen nothing to help.
Since installing 3.3 I've lost the visual/html toggle on everything. Deactivating all extensions makes no difference. I'm new to this, and stuck
I've read the troubleshoot post and seen nothing to help.
Did you flush your cache?
Try a different browser?
My admin accounts are able to use all functions in WordPress 3.3. The other accounts apparently cannot get anything to work in the dashboard. Anyone can read the articles but Editor-level users cannot post, set preferences, change attributes for articles, etc.
Have tested this with different browsers, logging out and logging back in, etc.
For what it's worth, the logged in editors cannot see the new dashboard header/toolbar. I have even tried upgrading an editor to Admin status and it's not helping. The user cannot log out, change Screen Options, Edit Profile, etc.
The left-side navigation works fine. You can click on anything and the screen changes. But the WP 3.3 dashboard is not there.
Okay, the issue seems to be resolved by following the directions posted here by user "lewatson".
1) Switch theme to Twenty Eleven
2) Edit a post (displays as white pane with red underlines)
3) Clear cache (press F5)
Visual editor, tabs and buttons returned at this point in edit post mode.
4) Switch back to original theme.
5) Edit post.
This routine certainly seems to help. I am on a Mac, and it worked for me when I ran this using Firefox, but the problem remains the same using Safari. I re-ran the whole routine using Safari and no apparent success.
Delete everything in the Safari cache folder. This should be in ~/Library/Caches/Safari/
Thanks, but makes no difference. Firefox still works OK.
I had the same issue, after I installed the "Use Google Libraries" Plugin as described here everything worked again!
That is because installing Google Libraries forces the cache to clear.
I had the same issue, after I installed the "Use Google Libraries" Plugin as described here everything worked again!
I had the same issue, after I installed the "Use Google Libraries" Plugin as described here everything worked again!
That is because installing Google Libraries forces the cache to clear.
As far as I know WordPress doesn't have a cache that could be cleared unless you have a cache plugin.
Also I had many JS errors and now they are gone.
If you had js errors perhaps google libraries reinstalled a bad file. It forces the browser cache to clear which for some reason has been a big problem all of a sudden. Glad you got it working though. It seems there are several solutions to the problem.
Yes, I think the jquery library was broken but I cleared the browser cache many times before, tried different browser/os combinations and that didn't help.
I'm also very happy that I got it solved. The Problem occured as I migrated from my local webserver to the live server and I spent the last three days reading through forums and trying to figure it out.
As far as I know WordPress doesn't have a cache that could be cleared unless you have a cache plugin.
Not WordPress, your browser :/
See WordPress changed from jQuery 1.6.something to 1.7.1. Now a browser is supposed to go "Oh! That changed! Lemme update my local cached version!" Except for some reason, they're not.
Yea thanks, i got that :)
Okay, just making sure.
I was able to fix the problem by using the following recommendations mentioned above:
1. Install "use Google Libraries" plugin.
2. Activate "Twenty Eleven" Theme.
3. Clear browser cache.
4. try the tabs, and everything worked.
5. Switch back to my usual theme, everything still worked!
I hope this helps.
From the other thread, David, I understand that did NOT help.
So we're stuck on JUST Safari... Are you on Snow Leopard? If so, have you rebooted, and UNchecked 'keep apps open'?
I noticed that I loose the Visual/HTML tabs when I'm in a lower bandwidth environment. Same for both Safari/Chrome on Mac OSX Lion. So when I'm mobile on an air card I loose it, when at home on broadband it's there. Or maybe it's just the carrier, AT&T? I've had similar problems before with other aspects of visiting a WordPress site from the client side when on my CDMA air card.
I just tried the "use Google libraries". It made no difference. Firefox doesn't work for me, either. I am a Mac user. Also tried the browser cache thing. No joy.
My issues seem to be not just the missing visual editor but also the plugins, incoming links and WordPress blog links throwing up a simple pie out of memory error. Increasing memory to 64m solved the plugins problem but not for incoming links and WordPress blog.
My problem is not "Life threatening" so am not going to mess my site up by switching off all my plugins. I would recommend to anyone to make a mirror of your site and database and create a new subdomain to test it. That way you can play with the test site until you find out exactly what the problem is and your normal site is left alone. Unless someone finds a solution in the meantime, I will do just that over Christmas.
My last WordPress version that worked just fine was 3.2.1. The automatic upgrade to 3.3 was when the problems started. Ergo, my first task with my test site will be to try to revert to 3.2.1. If that doesn't work, then I will go for other options.
I noticed that I loose the Visual/HTML tabs when I'm in a lower bandwidth environment.
mediabaron ... Wow. I wonder if you just nailed something.
See, I know that comcast recently had a case of the galloping stupids and goobered up SVN so no one could pull plugins from it. I wonder if this is related that a provider is caching.
Ok I found a temporary work around. Not a good one but it works. Seems there is a problem with the .htaccess file. If I rename the .htaccess file to 'htaccess' (without the dot) the visual editor works but in order for the edit to work I have to rename the htaccess file back to .htaccess. So I'm guessing this is a wordpress problem in that I know WordPress needs to write to the .htaccess file in particular to edit the permalinks. Is there an easy way to downgrade to 3.2? I know I can just copy my wordpress files from an older version but I think there is some database stuff that happens with 3.3 so I'm not sure this can be done without making some changes to the database.
Tried a test version of my site and swopped the wp-admin 3.3 for wp-admin 3.2.1 and it didn't work. In fact it got even worse. Returned to original state without problems.
The missing visual editor problem in my case is not consistent. Some pages/posts are fine, others only the whited out html pane is available, others I get an "out of memory" error and for one or two I get absolutely nothing, just a white page. However, all pages are available on the public site as before. The problem is only confined to the admin. I believe that certain pages/posts have been "corrupted".
Removing the dot from the htaccess file is not the right way as it contains (at least in my case) the rewrite_module command.
Tried deactivating plugins and then reactivating them one by one.
Interestingly, the visual editor returned. I then reactivated the first one (Ajax events plugin). Visual editor there.
The next on the list was Akismet. Then it stopped working. NO attempt to remove folder, clear cache, deactivate all again made any difference. In the test site now ALL pages/posts are missing the visual editor. Just as well it's only the test site.
Found other posts in which they say set the language in wp-config if it is not set (or set to default ENglish), messing round with the tinymce.js config file. None of them work.
Just noticed that all new posts/pages have the visual and HTML editor. It seems only old posts/pages are affected. Hope it holds.
Are there any news on this?
I'm using a fresh install of 3.3.1 with a new database and the 2 standard plugins after I experienced issues like no visible words in the visual editor or no access to the visual editor at all, and no window for featured image etc.
It sounds like a javascript problem since all javascript things have issues, but I've tried everything that was suggested here:
1. unchecked the profile thing that says disable visual editor, which was never checked, so I checked and then unchecked it after
2. installed google libraries plugin as well as hotfix 0.8
3. switched themes and cleared cache
4. updated chrome
5. cleared browsing and cleared cached on mac under library/cache about 30 times
I'm starting to become really desperate since I've spend now 4 work days on fixing this issue which affects all of my wordpress installations and I have no idea what to do anymore.
Any help or advice is highly appreciated!
Have you tried using Firefox Sebaztian? The issue remains for me only under Safari.
Hi Sebaztian,
I have experienced problems and all of the solutions offered didn't work. What DOES WORK for me is to change the WordPress language define settings in the wp-config.php file. My problem was that my install language was defined as German and it caused problems. The moment I defined the language as English (or any other language apart from German), the problem went away. As far as I know, there is no language defined in the usual wp-config and so the system defaults to ENglish (I could be wrong).
Go into the wp-config file and insert:
define ('WPLANG', 'xx_XX');
changing xx_XX to the language you want. If there are problems change it to ENglish (en_EN)
You can see your language setting here:
According to sources, WordPress is aware of this and is looking into it.
Hope it works for you!
Hi guys! Thanks so much for your suggestions. I've tried safari, firefox and chrome and also the language thing in the config file on my previous attempts. It just didn't fix anything which is so incredibly frustrating. Not only can't I click on visual anymore, the whole button bar is gone. When clicking on featured image within the edit post window it opens a new window and not the pop up with the dark background.
Empty your cache by going to menu Safari>Empty Cache.
I just had this problem yesterday where the Visual/HTML tabs wouldn't show-up. I Emptied my cache and it came back.
Hi Sebaztian,
Shame it didn't work.
Do you have the possibility of rebuilding your site and only installing WP 3.2.1. Basically, the problem only arose with 3.3 onwards. Unfortunately, it's too late for me to go back to 3.2.1 (I tried, it didn't work, I think the database had been updated). But my problems are not as big as yours.
If you could export your pages/posts through WP (but not the settings) and save your images, then create a new folder for the WP install and create a new MySQL database, download 3.2.1 from WP (release archive, look for 3.2.1 just before "3.3.IIS", don't download a beta) and manually install everything, then rebuild your website, it should work. You might have to reinstall all your plugins, perhaps you could just ftp them over?
A pain, I know.
Yeah, try what media baron says first. When you changed your language settings did you reset your browser settings (clearing my safari cache didn't help, resetting everything did)
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More than 100 of the company's employees traveled to Alexandria, VA to help six non-profit organizations in the city. As part of a Herman Miller conference, Alexandria benefitted from a staff volunteer day. Rebuilding Together Alexandria (RTA) orchestrated various volunteer projects at non-profits, from playing games with seniors and painting to landscaping and interacting with children. "To be a part of the community means you roll up your sleeves and work with neighboring organizations to help make the lives of those they serve better," said Katharine Medina, executive director of RTA. "Through these efforts, [the] Herman Miller volunteers were able to positively impact thousands of Alexandria residents." Herman Miller volunteers completed projects for ALIVE, the Art League, Community Lodgings, the Boys & Girls Club, the Seaport Foundation, and the St. Martin de Porres Senior Center. Whether they were gardening and mulching or playing Bingo with the seniors, the volunteers expressed their enjoyment of participating in the activities. "We had a lot of fun working with the non-profits and hopefully made a dent in the work that each of these agencies need. We like to give back in communities where we're hosting a conference and it was wonderful to be able to work at so many facilities in Alexandria that needed our help," said Sally Gruppen of Herman Miller. In addition, many of the individual volunteers, as well as Herman Miller, made donations to the non-profit at which they volunteered. RTA and its volunteers assisted 91 homeowners and non-profit agencies this year. Whether it is plumbing, electrical work, or general handyman jobs, nearly 800 volunteers annually make a difference in their neighborhoods. About Herman Miller, Inc. The designs and services of Herman Miller enhance the performance of human habitats worldwide. The company's award-winning products, complemented by furniture management and strategic consulting services, generated more than $2 billion in revenue during fiscal 2008. About Rebuilding Together Alexandria (RTA) Over the past 21 years, RTA has partnered with hundreds of volunteers to repair more than 1,000 homes in the City of Alexandria. Rebuilding Together Alexandria works year-round to repair and revitalize homes for homeowners in need, including elderly, disabled and families with children. RTA also takes groups of volunteers to the Gulf to rebuild homes destroyed by hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
CNBC Series To Feature Herman Miller President And CEO8 years ago
Brian Walker will be a guest on the fifth and final episode in the series, "The Business of Innovation." The episode will air this coming Monday, June 30, 2008, at 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. As President and CEO of Herman Miller, Inc., Walker will discuss the company's global business model and strategy for driving innovation within new and existing markets. The episode also will highlight some of the company's products, as well as a number of Herman Miller's West Michigan facilities. Hosted by award-winning journalist Maria Bartiromo, the series explores a diverse range of topics and solutions to the question of innovation. In addition to Mr. Walker, guests for the final episode include:• Nikesh Arora, President, EMEA Operations and Vice President, Google, Inc.• Herb Kelleher , Co-Founder, Executive Chairman, Former CEO and President, Southwest Airlines• Robert Carter, Chief Information Officer, FedEx• Gary Rodkin, CEO, ConAgra Foods• Carla Harris, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter• Shane Robison, EVP, Chief Strategy and Technology Officer, Hewlett Packard


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So I've got this cool new vehicle for fun and fitness that I'm learning to ride. My new toy is a 3-wheeled human-powered scooter called a "Trikke". It is terrific for fitness and lots of fun to ride.
However, it is not quite as easy to learn how to ride as it looks. I am still getting the basics down. It's quite stable and easy to control. But when you go over bumps or if you go over loose material like leaves, gravel and so on, if you aren't paying attention the front wheel can slide sideways and go right out from under you.
This morning I was out for my first longer ride, and I let my attention wander at just the wrong time. Before I knew it I had crashed.
Of course people saw me crash so my ego was pretty badly bruised.
I also sustained a few physical bruises. At this point I don't think any of my injuries are serious, but one of them was quite painful. I landed on the pavement rather hard on the front of my body, with my left arm out to try and break the fall. I ended up bruising my upper chest on the left side, and I pulled a few of my intercostal muscles. (Those are the muscles between the ribs that help us breathe, among other things.)
So it was actually quite painful to breathe. And moving my upper body was not comfortable, either.
When I got home from my ride, I went straight to my holistic first aid kit. I immediately took about twice my normal amount of Organic Sulfur. That was to begin my healing from the inside. On the outside, I carefully washed the skin on the bruised area and on the outside of the area where the pulled muscles were. Next I slathered on a generous coating of pure DMSO.
Within about 2 minutes almost all of the pain was gone, and I was able to breathe and move normally again.
I still don't know what to do about my badly bruised ego. But I figured since I crashed and could not undo my inattention I might at least get some benefit out of the experience.
Here it is: I was reminded all over again of just how remarkable both the Organic Sulfur and the DMSO are as separate healing agents. And this reconfirmed that used in combination they are simply amazing. They work miracles for injuries such as the one I caused myself this morning. And they are terrific for chronic pain, particularly joint pain.
So if you have chronic joint pain, or pain from an injury, you might want to consider using DMSO and Organic Sulfur. Together they relieve the pain at least as well as the strongest drugs known to man, and they have a major advantage over the drugs in that they accelerate the healing dramatically. The strong drugs actually retard the healing by slowing down the metabolism.
However, to be safe and effective, they must be of very high quality, very pure, and properly prepared and used. If you would like to know more about this, send me an e-mail and I will be glad to send you my free article on how to use this remarkable pain relief and healing method. I have used it for many, many years with wonderful results.
Also here is a link if you want to learn more about a Safe and Effective Organic Sulfur in MethylSulfonylMethane form. (This is frequently abbreviated as MSM. However, beware that almost all of the products on the market that are labeled as MSM are either of very limited effectiveness or not effective at all. To learn more about this problem with almost all MSM and what to do about it, please see some of the other posts on this site about Organic Sulfur.)
Send your article request to: email@example.com Please let me know that you want my article on "How I Fix Up Sore Joints".
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