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Wednesday, February 04, 2009
BN True Colours
"Although we prefer a fresh election, we don't want to burden the people and strain any resources in view of the current economic situation."
Chang, this is precisely my point. How can we allow your coalition to govern when your party did not even win any seat?
Straining resources? Malaysians must protect our democratic process regardless of the price. If the democracy is allowed to be trampled by 3 people who can decide the fall of a state government regardless what the millions of voters think, isn't it more expensive than any price we are made to pay for snap elections?
Chang, what about millions of development funds allocated to BN representatives/proxies in states which BN lost? These are public resources. Not from UMNO's piggie bank or the rentals collected from your Menara PGRM.
Gerakan Youth Chief Lim Si Pin's stand against defections should be lauded. Is he willing to resign to oppose his party stand?
MCA Kong Cho Ha said "BN has the numbers. It is only natural for the coalition to offer itself to form the state government. However, for detailed arrangement, we prefer it to be discussed behind closed doors."
Kong still hasn't learned the lesson of 308. Still behind closed doors. You have robbed off Perakians' democratic voice.
MIC president S Samy Vellu, in welcoming the change in the Perak government, congratulated BN leaders who led the change.
Samy, what change? You are the last person who is fit to talk about change.
Umno Youth chief Hishammuddin Hussein said with the latest development in Perak, BN should now get closer to the people and learn from past mistakes. Hishammuddin, what didn't the coalition get closer the people it governed since independence?
In Kuching, the four BN component parties - Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP), Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP) and Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) - described the latest political development in Perak as a good sign for the coalition.
BN has shown its true colours. At least there were leaders from DAP and PAS who were against defections and had asked for an anti-hopping legislation to be passed.
What has changed in Perak? Three more individuals decided to support the BN. These three unscrupulous individuals have made a mockery of our democratic process. BN should expect to lose big in the next general election.
For more, read here.
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- Julian Chin said...
Strained what? How come? This month's expenditure has exceeded that allocated for the year?
Like those defectors, these turds give stupid excuses. Khoo, they never learn and never will learn.
Stop speaking for us, the people, your boss; for three or four people don't speak for us.
If you love using the word mandate so much, call for election. Give us our voice and don't rope us into your puppet shows.
We employed you cows to work and not to monkey around.
Chang, what burden are you talking about? Stand up right you imbecilic spineless creature, the same goes to your fellow party members and counterparts.
Did you even open that gap of yours when you're supposed to? When our money isn't accounted for? You and your kind were kicked out and now you expect to be given some kind of post now without our approval?
- true-leaders.com said...
Dinosaurs once ruled the earth. They were big and ugly and did whatever they pleased.
Then one day, they were wiped out. Completely.
Researchers have found that amazingly, for their massive size, they had surprisingly small brains. They didn't know what hit them.
- romerz said...
Wait a minute Najib!
- Lone said...
These leaders of the BN component parties are unprincipled and have not learn anything from the 12th election and is still unaware of what the Rakyat wants, ie to have elected representatives who can serve well for the good of the Rakyat.
Come the 13th election and the Rakyat must bury them completely. I am waiting for the response from the Gerakan President.
- Malaysian said...
Marilah Kita Memberitahu Hasrat Rakyat Perak!
Kita Sokong Segala Keputusan Yang Dibuat Oleh DYMM Sultan Perak!
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Harap semua sebar maklumat ini...
saya telah menjadi orang pertama!!!
for a couple of million, the polio lady is prepared to sell out the entire nation.no, she will answer to God and i am sure of karma.
Believe me, she wont even dare to step into Jelapang again. Go back to Penang, where you are from. LGE, never forget how she sold out the nation.
Frankly, If i see her, i spit on her face and there will be no apologies for that for a scroudel.
Penang - maybe Pulau Jerejak will be good. At least you will live your life clearing up the bushes .... Miss Hee - you are a disgrace. You sold out everyone who voted for you. Suggest I send you a rope to hang your principles - that will be better.
I share your indignation at this turn of events. BN/Umno will pay for this act of political expediency and their immorality. Perak is my home state but harbors immoral politicians. Let the people decide who they want for their government. Not some small time turncoat politicians bought with silver.
Don't talk about BN's true colors. It's more appropriate about Najib's true colors.
If you think Mahathir's bad, Pak Lah's useless, well Najib is both bad and useless. But what do you expect from one who was used to a life of luxury as provided by his father?
Malaysians are going to wake up soon to the fact that they have jumped from the frying pan into the fire. Don't talk about toppling the BN in next GE. Once Najib is entrenched, next GE will not be a fair one and the troops will be mobilized if the BN is seen to be losing. This one is certainly not as gentke as Pak Lah.
Those who complained about Pak Lah will now not have any chance to complain. And you, KKP, better watch out because if you carry on being vocal like this, you too may have to join other intellect to migrate. The climate is going to change from Pak Lah's soft spring to Najib's bitter winter.
This is a case of DAP giving out Malay land to comunist in the new village
sad to say that. jelapang people will be lining up to spit at the turncoat who sold her soul for a Camry ( and of course untold millions too).
you think she cares about what we think?


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I'm definitely not forgetting, and as I've stated over, and over, and over again...he's going to get better and I'm glad he's on the team. I'm just sick to death of people who either make excuses for him, or whitewash the fact that he didn't play very well. He played like a boneheaded rookie, he'll get paid based on that, and one day down the line he won't play that way anymore (which is a good thing).
I'm not against Smith, I just make no illusions about his play thus far.
That's about the 2,000,000th time I've said that. In the future it might do you some good to read the posts previous to yours. In this case, the one where I responded to Amato and said the exact same thing that I'm saying to you now. Then you wouldn't have to take all that time to find snarky little gifs to make a point I'd agreed to months ago.
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2008 Tax Rebate Stimulus Package Explained
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1/15: The Committee on Appropriations just released the an executive summery of the details of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan.
This post refers to the first economic stimulus package of 2008. You can read about the second stimulus package here.
Looks like the stimulus payments will be sent out ahead of schedule, with the 800,000 direct deposit payments on Monday April 28th, Tuesday, Wednesday, and a whopping 5 million on Friday (none on Thursday). The schedule of payments will follow the original schedule, just accelerated by a week.
No doubt you've heard the "great" news that a deal on a stimulus package has been reached and that checks will be in the mail as early as May. Whether you believe the naysayers that say we're really just propping up the Chinese economy (or oil rich nations) because we're borrowing from them to buy their goods or whether you believe the proponents that say this will boost own economy in magical ways the fact of the matter is a deal has been reached – so what is it? Essentially, it's a removal of the 10% tax bracket for everyone with some modifications. It includes phaseouts that begin past annual incomes of $75,000 and a component that includes those working Americans that don't earn enough to pay income taxes.
To get a clearer understanding of the rules, let's walk up the income levels and explain how it works; beginning first with those filing their taxes as singles and then adding in families. How the phaseouts work, from what I can understand, is that you first determine eligibility (if you earned more than $3,000 and paid taxes) and then, if you fall in to the phaseout, start reducing your benefit.
Determine Eligibility:
If you earned less than $3,000 – unfortunately you'd get nothing.
If you earned more than $3,000 but paid no taxes, you'd get $300.
If you earned more than $3,000 and paid taxes, you get $600.
If you have children, add $300 per.
Determine Phaseout Reduction:
The phaseout levels begin at $75k and end at $87k, at a reduction of 5% per $1,000 over the lower limit. If you earn above $87k, you're over and thus get nothing regardless of the math.
Determine Eligibility (appears to be the same as singles):
If you earned less than $3,000 – unfortunately you'd get nothing.
If you earned more than $3,000 but paid no taxes, you'd get $600.
If you earned more than $3,000 and paid taxes, you get $1,200.
If you have children, add $300 per.
Determine Phaseout Reduction:
The phaseout levels begin at $150k and end at $174, at a reduction of 5% per $1,000 over the lower limit. If you earned above $174k, you're over and thus get nothing regardless of the math.
Some Common Examples
These are taken from a post by Gridking on Tickerform.org:
- An individual with $2,500 in earned income in 2007: Disqualified because income fell below the $3,000 threshold. No rebate.
- A married couple with no children, with adjusted gross income of $100,000 in 2007: Would qualify for the full $1,200 couples. A $1,200 rebate.
- A worker with one child, who earned $9,000 and owed no taxes in 2007: Would qualify for the $300 rebate available to individuals who pay no taxes but earned at least $3,000, plus an additional $300 for the child. A $600 rebate.
- A couple with income of $145,000 in 2007, with three children: Would qualify for the full $1,200 for couples, plus $300 for each child. A $2,100 rebate.
- A couple with income of $160,000 in 2007 with two children: Would qualify for a partial rebate, reduced by 5 percent for every $1,000 in income above the $150,000 threshold. An $1,800 rebate $1,200 for the couple plus $300 per child — would go down by 50 percent for this family. A $900 rebate.
- A couple with income of $200,000 and four children: Disqualified because their income exceeded $174,000, the phase-out limit. No rebate.
There were a few other salient details to the bill, including a temporary raising of the individual mortgage ceiling that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could purchase (FHA loan limits) – increasing it to a whopping $729,750 (up from $417,000), and business tax breaks for infrastructure investments.
Some Questions & Answers
Here are the answers to many of the questions in the comments below, I wanted to wait until the Senate and House agreed on something before trying to tackle these:
Is this a rebate? What is it a rebate on?
The funds are NOT a rebate on the taxes you will pay next year, they are based on your 2007 tax return. Next year, after you file your taxes, the IRS will calculate what you should've gotten and adjust your return. So if you received too much "rebate," they let you keep it. If you received too little, they decrease what you owe next year. (Correction made, Thanks Phil!)
How do I know what I get?
What you receive in May (or June or July) will be based on the tax return that is due April 15th. It will then be adjusted next year if necessary. So, it is based on your 2007 return, use the math I outlined above or the calculator below to determine what you'll be getting.
Tax Rebate Calculator
This is a calculator that you can find on Consumerism Commentary and has been vetted by tax professionals, this is NOT tax advice so please consult a professional if you have additional questions:
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Now, 30 years after "2001" author Arthur C. Clarke wrote about an elevator that rises into outer space, serious research is happening all over the world in an effort to make the far-fetched-sounding idea a reality.[Source]
NASA has put of some nice money for reasearch into a scaled down model of an elevator. The projected elevator will carry material, stuff, humans, crafts theoretically into space. The science is sound, the technology is reasonable, making it is another story. The length of the elevator cable, some 22,000 miles long is the primary challenge. The material is the question, and most likely will need to be some form of the carbon nano tube structure. How to make 22,000 miles of carbon nano tubes is the technological question. Ultimately the 22,000 miles of cable will lift an elevator 13 miles above the Earth's surface. From there getting further into space is substantially easier than leaving directly from the ground.
The net goal is to lift material to 13 miles above the surface using a quantity of energy that is less than the chemical energy currently required for rockets. I think the elevator will use some sort of laser technology to beam energy to the platform as it rises upwards. It could use electricity through the cable itself. Maybe at lower altitudes lasers can be used to heat air under the platform, and air pressure itself can be used to assist the ascent.
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Monday, September 1, 2014
Weeks after city of Hanahan officials made public comments at the Berkeley County School District school board meeting, the districts superintendent took the lectern to provide insight into the search for a suitable location for a proposed elementary school in the Tanner Plantation area.
During Tuesdays regular board meeting, Rodney Thompson said the search for a viable location has been difficult. Most of the options have been dismissed due to wetland permitting, size and access. He said the district still plans on opening the school in fall 2015, on schedule, and that the school could be built in less than 14 months.
I feel confident that we will find a piece of property that will work, Thompson said.
Thompson said the district is in negotiations now for a site, but if it falls through he said there are some temporary, stopgap measures to help crowding in Hanahan Elementary, Goose Creek Primary, and Sedgefield Intermediate. Those measures would include building new wings.
Its not a desired option but we have it on the backburner, Thompson said.
Zoning with the city of Hanahan caused the rift between the two public agencies when the district apparently did not follow through with for rezoning of a tract known as the Bowen site and the request was denied. Thompson said further property considerations would require zoning to be the sellers responsibility.
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How Vacation-Wear Designers Go on Holiday
Five women who turned a love of holidaying into fashion brands spill on the next Tulum, swimwear that fits well and flop-free footwear
Designer: Kim Hersov
Her Brand: Talitha
"It's a collection of all those pieces you want but can never find," Kim Hersov said of her new line, Talitha. Ms. Hersov, who is also editor at large for Net-a-Porter's magazine, the Edit, said her designs are inspired by the bohemian look popular in London's Notting Hill neighborhood, where she now lives, as well as the hippie style of her native San Francisco. Meanwhile, the collection is made in India, where Ms. Hersov's co-founder and business brain, Shon Randhawa, has connections with artisans. The result is a melting pot of dresses, coverups and separates that are as luxe as they are laid-back. Ms. Hersov cites Kate Moss and Marisa Berenson as muses, but the mother of three's own holiday style most strongly defines Talitha. "I basically designed my dream summer wardrobe," she said.
Every summer I go to my grandmother's house on Meeks Bay in Lake Tahoe. I wear Current/Elliott jeans and cutoffs, Minnetonka moccasins and, at night, Peruvian sweaters from a local shop called Alpaca Pete's.
My sunglasses are Cutler and Gross or simple and functional Ray Ban aviators.
For water skiing, swimming and kayaking in the lake, which is always ice cold, I love Melissa Odabash and Missoni bikinis. They're not the most functional, but so cute.
My summer beauty routine is very simple. For makeup I only use Benetint lip stain from Benefit. I don't pack a hairdryer. I use Phyto 7 leave-in conditioner because my hair gets really dry, especially in the mountains.
I use self-tanner from James Read for my body and face because I never get that brown.
My favorite place to find summer jewelry is the market stalls on London's Portobello Road. I have two thin African silver cuffs from Owen Hargreaves in stall 16.
I always visit my friend at her house in Mykonos. The most remote beach is Agios Sostis, which has a beautiful white church on the top of a hill and a small taverna. For shopping there, I love Enny Monaco.
—Edited from an interview by Alexa Brazilian
Designer: Julia Leach
Her Brand: Chance
When former Kate Spade creative director Julia Leach founded Chance in 2010, she based the line around the striped boat-neck T-shirt. "It says everything I want to say: design, simplicity and everyone wears it a little differently," Ms. Leach said. Each season, she gives the staple a new spin with inspiration from a different destination. This summer: the Aegean hues of Greece. It's the designer's own globe-trotting proclivities that inform her vision. She's an avid traveler who spent her childhood summers in France, and now divides her time between Los Angeles and New York, where she is a full-time creative director at the ad agency Wieden + Kennedy. The label also has towels, bags and hats. Said Ms. Leach, "It's everything you need for summertime."
In Mexico, I don't go to Tulum—it's become less relaxing, but I still have a soft spot for the area. Now I go to Punta Mita on the Pacific coast, to the sublime hotel Verana.
I love eating fish tacos in Mexico. Add some good guacamole and a glass of wine, and what more could you want?
I love to fly on Christmas morning, which some people find shocking. I'm on the beach at 2 in the afternoon on Christmas Day. It's a breeze.
I'm a light and efficient packer—a minimalist with a dash of magic, whether it's a sparkly sandal or my rhinestone caftan.
I always take my Jambox [wireless speaker], to have music with me. And I love Serge Lutens's A La Nuit perfume. Some people leave [their fragrance] at home when they travel, but I think it's a defining element.
—Edited from an interview by Laura Neilson
Designer/Brand: Lisa Marie Fernandez
"When I started doing swimwear I'd actually been researching it my whole life without realizing it," said Lisa Marie Fernandez, a stylist turned designer who launched her eponymous line of bathing suits in 2009. Indeed, Ms. Fernandez is a longtime fan of beautiful beaches—from St. Bart's to St. Tropez—and luxe beach wardrobes.
For the most part, the look of her swimwear takes its cues from scuba diving: colorblocked neoprene with chunky black zips. But recently, she expanded into softer territory with Italian terry cloth bikinis and maillots in fruity hues, and cover ups like a Swiss dot shirt dress. As a veteran consumer of swimwear, Ms. Fernandez recognizes the category's most critical requirement. "Fit is the most important thing. You can't fudge it," she said.
I'm not afraid of luxury on the beach. I wear a vintage Zandra Rhodes painted dress, and jewelry, like the vintage snake bracelet I never take off.
In summer, I travel with two suitcases, and just take whatever fits in those—caftans, coverups, evening dresses, a fantastic Balenciaga straw bag. I especially like Globe-Trotter luggage.
Vacations are for relaxation. I'm not a big activities person when I travel.
I find something to bring back everywhere I go—straw bags from Sicily, caftans from Bali. Those things could be a thousand dollars in New York.
I tailor my style to my destination. In Bali, it's more bohemian, but in the South of France, you can't walk barefoot through the lobby.
—Edited from an interview by Alice Pfeiffer
Designer: Bethany Mayer
Her Brand: Surf Bazaar
It's only a two-hour or so drive from Manhattan to the Hamptons, but the hectic city and beachy enclave feel worlds apart. It's that uncanny town-to-ocean transition that Bethany Mayer wanted to capture with Surf Bazaar, the boutique she opened three years ago in Montauk's Surf Lodge hotel. Ms. Mayer's shop offers brands like Pret-à-Surf, Loomstate and Lemlem. You'll also find colorful, gauzy dresses and separates from Ms. Mayer's own label. For a complete escape, Ms. Mayer opts for Panama or Nicaragua. "They're great places to get inspired," she said. "In Panama, I'll visit women who do traditional weaving and lacework. I just sit and watch."
I'm a coastal person. I grew up on Lake Michigan. It's one of the largest bodies of fresh water, so it feels like you're jumping into an ocean.
I love going to Nicaragua. A friend opened up a place called La Bahia Beach Hotel. It's one of those secret places, but the secret's out now.
On vacation, I wear bathing suits the whole time. My favorite bottom is from Mikoh. It's perfectly cut, not super skimpy. I can surf in it. I mix that with a Tori Praver bathing-suit top.
For a fancier night out, I pack a pair of Céline wedges. They're easy to pop on with my dresses. Otherwise, I have handmade leather flip-flops called Abejas. They're super-durable.
I love a massage when I'm on vacation. I'm also a fan of [beauty brand] Caudalie's summer oils and sprays.
Anywhere I'm in the sun, I use the same things: a rosewater spray for a face refresher, coconut oil and Badger sunscreen, which has a lot of zinc.
—Edited from an interview by Laura Neilson
Designer: Yvonne Sporre
Her Brands: Yvonne S.
Swedish-born Yvonne Sporre launched her own collection, called Yvonne S., in 2009 with maxi dresses, sarongs and caftans—all in original prints. "I love playing with color," said Ms. Sporre, a former model who worked with Guy Bourdin and Helmut Newton in the '80s. "It's my strength." The designer currently shuttles between a relatively spare apartment in Paris and a sprawling, maximalist house in Ibiza, where she often hosts private sales. Her very popular printed cotton maxis, in particular, are perfect for that island's trippy and low-maintenance vibe—but also for traveling. "They're very practical," she said. "They don't need ironing."
On the plane, I like to wear a hoodie paired with a cashmere wrap and handmade sandals, or the furry Céline ones. Comfort is my priority.
I stay in the best and in the worst. I'll spend the night in a five-star hotel, or a camping van if that's what the trip requires. I love the contrast.
I never go home empty-handed. I've brought back just about anything you can think of: a giant chandelier that I carried on the plane, furniture and even a dog once.
I avoid the sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. I like a golden tan, but I never overdo it.
My beach basket includes Hampton Sun oil, Oliver Peoples sunglasses and colored pencils—for when inspiration strikes.
After a day in the ocean, I love to shower and put on fig body oil. The final touch is Frédéric Malle's Lipstick Rose perfume.
—Edited from an interview by Alice Pfeiffer
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It used to be said of Democrats that the more their candidates lost, the more the faithful loved them. Adlai Stevenson and George McGovern were all enshrined in the pantheon of beloved political victims. As Eugene McCarthy put it when he placed Stevenson in nomination in 1960, "Do not reject this man who made us proud to be Democrats. Do not leave this prophet without honor in his own party." This was for a candidate that never cleared triple figures in the Electoral College.
Now Republicans have fallen into the same pattern of, if not glorifying their defeated candidate, vilifying their opponent. Not so much among the political leadership but their many media stars who like host feed off the carcass of defeat. Rush Limbaugh et al are such powers in the GOP that they often bloviate without reason or plan. It is almost as if they feed off of the Democratic victory so much that whether their candidate wins or not is merely an afterthought. Like Democrats of the 1950s and the 1980s they have drifted comfortably into the culture of defeat. Better to posture than win.
In another era the GOP was interested in winning, not sustaining an image of heroic futility. For instance in 1977-1979, instead of opposing Jimmy Carter, they supported his more conservative proposals more than democrats. They were seen as both principled and responsible. In the end their patience paid off: the economy tanked and he found himself fighting his own party. By 1980 Ronald Reagan won an historic landslide. However, had Republicans vilified Carter - as they have Bill Clinton and President Obama - they may have managed to unite the Democrats around the Georgian.
Politicians would argue with Izard Putnam's warning at Bunker Hill: "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes." Launching attacks not based on a "feel good" emotion is wise. But radio commentators and Internet pundits care only about ratings and this has nothing to do with winning or losing. Losing creates more angry listeners which only the commentator satiates. The complications of governing are ignored and the language of attack is glorified. William Kristal was right when he argued that Obama's tax plan threatened as many Democrats as Republicans. Like a shrewd poker player, Kristal is willing to win a hand down the line rather than firing up the base.
The irony is that conservative pundits are acting like Democrats a generation ago. So convinced that their world view was correct, they laughed at Reagan's 1984 slogan "morning again in America." For liberals Reagan's world was a perversely laundered universe, even prepared for nuclear war. Remember their jibes of "Ronnie Raygun" or the depiction of him as the cruel tyrant that counted ketchup as a vegetable in school lunches. Well, 58 percent of Americans did not think so when they re-elected "The Gipper."
Some Republicans risk falling into the same trap. Mitt Romney's bent approach toward Obama was the nice guy that failed approach. Problem was, the GOP turned on and off more times than a neon sign, going from poor thing to scoundrel in their depiction of Obama. No message was the result, so weak that it was blown off course partially by a hurricane. Unlike Reagan's, it was based more on negative messages and in the end it confused many voters.
Perhaps Republicans would be wise to heed serious voices: Kristal, George Will and others who know how to win. If the current direction is sustained they will become a group of local parties without a central theme except beat the other party. This is the Democratic party of the 1920s, 1950s, 1970s and 1980s, not those of the years of victory. Republicans could learn from their own proud history, not from publicity and profit for bent celebrities.


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Office of Undergraduate Research
Summer Undergraduate Research Stipends
The UNC Undergraduate Research Grant has been established to support the research of students across all departments and colleges at the University. Students may apply for a $750 summer research stipend and up to a $250 grants-in-aid for any legitimate research supplies. The supplies grant may include travel to conferences and/or the purchase of equipment or items needed that are unique to the student's project and not covered by a mentor's grant. Normally, grant money is not awarded for the purchase of common laboratory equipment.
Summer Undergraduate Student Research Stipends
UNC Undergraduates involved in a research project may apply to receive a stipend for summer work on their research. In order to qualify the student must meet the following:
- Students must be undergraduates admitted into a degree program at UNC.
- Students must be enrolled in UNC in at least 6 credits during the Spring Semester when the application for the Summer stipend is being processed.
- Students must be actively engaged in an undergraduate project with faculty support.
- Student must agree to follow the research stipend policies, turn in a research report, and document at least 75 hours of research work during the summer.
Research Stipends will be awarded as follows:
- Up to $750 per student for summer research (minimum of 75 hours of research work)
- Up to $4,000 awarded per year total
Grants in Aid for student research supplies
Students may also apply for up to $250 for research supplies as a "Grant in Aid." All expenses must be documented and funds must be used in the semester they are awarded. Students apply for both a Grant in Aid and a Research Stipend at the same time.
- Up to $250 per project offered through application process
- Up to $1,000 to be awarded per year total
Complete Applications must include
- The Undergraduate Research Stipend Application
- A proposal answering the questions on the application (3-6 pages).
- A detailed budget of expenses and supplies for which the student is requesting grant funding. (1 page).
- A letter of support from the faculty mentor
- The UNC photo release form
Topics to be Covered in the Research Project Description
- Clear definition of the role of the undergraduate researcher, including the significance of the project and the number of hours per week that student is expected to spend on the research. (For a summer stipend of $750, an average of 10 hours per week for 8 weeks would be typical. A minimum of 75 hours is required for the $750 full amount).
- Details regarding oversight and supervision by the faculty research advisor or others involved.
- Nature of the final research report that will be turned in by the participating student (written report, creative work, etc.).
Follow Up Work
The following materials must be submitted by the first week of the Fall semester:
- A summary of the research performed over the summer
- Log of completed hours signed by supervisor/faculty research advisor
- Receipts of all items and services purchased with the grant
- A photo journal with at least 6 photos involving the research with captions (in PowerPoint or other suitable electronic file)
Dr. Travis Boyce, Faculty Fellow for Undergraduate Research, is the chair of the selections committee. Applications will be reviewed by a committee of faculty across different colleges.
The Application for 2015 Summer Stipends will be available in Spring 2015.
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Source: The Verge
quote: Also...granted that obviously lots of stuff is done as DLC, I'd have to guess that to really be an "XBox" device gamers would want it to support their existing XBox games - like, in DVD format. So perhaps there's a slot-load optical drive on the back too. Decidedly un-tablet-like.
quote: Physical media is dying, I don't see that being done.


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South Carolina received some encouraging news from two of the top defensive prospects in the junior class last week.
Defensive end Bryson Allen-Williams of Ellenwood, Ga., released his top seven and USC is at the top of his list.
Allen-Williams attended football camp at USC last summer and visited for the Georgia game.
I have a great relationship with coach (Lorenzo) Ward, he said. I like the coaches. They are like a family.
Allen-Williams also is attracted by what the Gamecocks are doing on the field.
You can tell South Carolina is dominating this season, he said. Allen-Williams said USC has a small lead on Florida right now and he is keeping his options open.
The rest of his short list, in order, is UCLA, Southern Cal, Washington, Georgia Tech and Clemson. He visited Clemson for the N.C. State game, and the Tigers offered. This season, Allen-Williams had 92 tackles with 17 sacks.
DE Dashawn Hand of Woodbridge, Va., regarded by some analysts as the top prospect in the nation for the 2014 class, also announced a reduced list of 10 schools and USC is among his final 10. The others, in no particular order, are Alabama, Florida State, Michigan, LSU, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma and Virginia Tech.
In other recruiting news:
USC lost a major piece of its 2013 class last week. DB Brendan Langley of Marietta, Ga., switched to Georgia. He wants to play basketball and football in college and said Georgia gives him the best opportunity for that. Langleys decommitment leaves USC with 21 commitments in its class.
USC has been the favorite of OL NaTy Rodgers of Pomfret, Md., for the past few months. The Gamecocks are no longer alone. Rodgers now has co-leaders in USC and Maryland after Rodgers made an unofficial visit to Maryland. I liked the campus life and how everything is set up there. And I would be close to home, he said. He has taken an official visit to Oklahoma and plans to set other visits with USC, Maryland, Nebraska and maybe Michigan.
Former Clemson commitment DE Robert Nkemdiche of Grayson, Ga., will commit to Ole Miss within two weeks, his brother Denzel said after Saturdays game with Mississippi State. Denzel is a safety for the Rebels. Robert told me personally. I dont know if Im supposed to say it, but he told me hes committing in two weeks, Denzel Nkemdiche told reporters.
Georgia commitment WR Tramel Terry of Goose Creek was in Athens on Saturday. Terry has been to several Georgia and Clemson games this season and has taken an official visit to Clemson. He has publicly maintained his commitment to Georgia, but there is speculation he will switch to Clemson at some point. Terry will be an early enrollee.
Former Brookland-Cayce WR Jonathan Rumph, who attends Holmes JC, Miss., committed to Georgia last week.
Junior OL Donnell Stanley of Latta was at Alabama on Saturday. He visited Clemson for the first time this season the weekend before. He does not have favorites but says Clemson and USC continue to be strong contenders.
Junior DB Devante Shepherd of Cross made an unofficial visit to USC for the Wofford game. The Gamecocks are interested and will evaluate Shepherd in the coming months. Georgia Tech and Wofford also are showing interest in Shepherd, who also plays fullback.
Junior OL Nolan Kelleher of Wando is receiving interest from Clemson, USC, N.C. State, Notre Dame, Stanford, Duke, Georgia Tech and Mississippi State among others. He named Clemson, Stanford and Notre Dame among his favorites.
Spring Valley LB Christian Miller was among the prospects attending the USC-Clemson game Saturday night. He did so with two more offers in his pocket. Boise State coach Chris Peterson called Saturday with an offer. And Duke also recently offered. Miller also has offers from Clemson, USC, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, N.C. State and Houston. He has not named any favorites.
White Knoll junior OL Christian Taylor was at Clemson Saturday and the weekend before. Taylor went to a pair of USC home games as well and is being evaluated by the Gamecocks. Taylor has offers from NC State and Coastal Carolina. He hears a lot from North Carolina and thinks thats where the next offer may come from.
Junior LB Richard Yeargin III of Hollywood, FL has offers from Clemson, Wake Forest, UCLA, Wisconsin and Purdue with interest from Georgia Tech, Miami and Notre Dame among others. He visited Clemson last summer. Other visits he has taken include Miami, Georgia Tech and Ohio State. He did not name a favorite.
Junior QB Will Hunter of Lexington is receiving interest from East Carolina, Virginia Tech, Duke, LSU and Alabama among others. Hunter said that he had received interest from Clemson and USC but has not heard from either in some time. Hunter was at Clemson Saturday. Alabama and LSU are two schools Hunter wants to see in the future.
Junior WR Demarre Kitt of Tyrone, GA was at Clemson Saturday. He also visited Clemson the previous weekend. Kitt once was committed to Georgia but broke that off last month. Hes been looking hard at Clemson and Southern Cal along with the Bulldogs. He and his parents visited Southern Cal earlier in the month.
Basketball News:
Former Villanova 6-3 guard Tyrone Johnson visited USC the weekend before last according to Bill Gunter of TheBigSpur.com. Johnson announced earlier this month he was leaving the Wildcat program and would transfer. He is a sophomore and will enroll at his new school in January. He was expected to visit George Washington this past weekend.
6-8 Tavario Miller of Houston signed with Texas A&M. Miller had narrowed his decision to the Aggies and USC.
Furman signed 6-6 Kris Acox of Iceland, 6-7 Christian Hairston of Greensboro, NC and 6-6 Adonis Rwabigwi of Rwanda. Acox played two seasons at Spring Valley.


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Apple iPhone 4S and Apple iPhone 4 both continue to perform strongly this holiday season
0. phoneArena 03 Dec 2012, 11:11 posted on
Yes, the Apple iPhone 5 owns the top spot at the three major U.S. carriers that sell the device, but one analyst has conducted "channel checks" and has discovered strong demand for both the Apple iPhone 4S and the Apple iPhone 4 this holiday season...
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1. drahmad (Posts: 480; Member since: 20 Aug 2011)
iphone 5 is not the sixth generation, its the 7th. ist gen iphone, then 2g then 3g then 3gs then 4 then 4s and now 5..
2. gwuhua1984 (Posts: 1237; Member since: 06 Mar 2012)
Huh? the first generation iPhone was 2G... There wasn't a specific model named 2G
31. Nadr1212 (Posts: 741; Member since: 22 Sep 2012)
7. darkkjedii (Posts: 21273; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
How n the heck can it be the 7th gen, when its the sixth phone in the series?
11. Ohrules (Posts: 327; Member since: 11 Jun 2012)
as gwuhua1984 said, you got that wrong. but dont feel too bad about it, i once called the first iphone the iphone one, which resulted in an awkard moment with my friends
24. networkdood (Posts: 6330; Member since: 31 Mar 2010)
drah - 2G, 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5 - I count 6 - where is number 7?
29. danny_a2005 (Posts: 165; Member since: 06 Oct 2011)
3. MeoCao (unregistered)
I think Android phones like Nexus 4, DNA, One X+, Note 2, Optimus G and SG3 will keep Android ahead this Holiday season.
9. darkkjedii (Posts: 21273; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
MeoCao whatup bro.
14. MeoCao (unregistered)
Haha, just bought a crystal ball and testing it, hopefully it works.
15. darkkjedii (Posts: 21273; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
Let me know how that's goes lol
16. simplyj (Posts: 404; Member since: 23 Dec 2009)
lmao. great response.
30. danny_a2005 (Posts: 165; Member since: 06 Oct 2011)
Im waiting for the sony odin... I really want to see that dragontrail glass!!!
4. Synack (Posts: 677; Member since: 05 Jul 2011)
Not sure why sales are strong. I used to have an iPhone4 and HATED it. I have the iPhone5 and it is much better.
5. starandmountain (Posts: 53; Member since: 01 Apr 2012)
Can you please tell me what is REALLY different?
i don't see big differences between them
6. MeoCao (unregistered)
Obviously the screen is bigger. Then if he uses Droid DNA he will be blown away by the insane gorgeous screen.
8. darkkjedii (Posts: 21273; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
If u owned them u would.
12. quakan (Posts: 1373; Member since: 02 Mar 2011)
Screen size and performance.
25. networkdood (Posts: 6330; Member since: 31 Mar 2010)
5 is bigger - has LTE and SIRI - 4S is a great deal.
13. gwuhua1984 (Posts: 1237; Member since: 06 Mar 2012)
They're very cheap or free with major carriers with a 2 year contract...
10. eisenbricher (Posts: 973; Member since: 09 Aug 2012)
Dumb and Dumber... that's what coming to my mind right now...
17. TheMan (Posts: 490; Member since: 21 Sep 2012)
The strong 4s (and maybe 4) sales here in the US and elsewhere suggest that, while these versions of the iPhone are good phones, they were overpriced at $200 and up (on contract).
And, if you don't believe that, the fact that the 4s is outselling 5 in the UK may be the first quantitative sign that the incremental "improvements" to the line have hit a point of diminishing return. In other words, the smallish "bigger" screen, headphone jack on the bottom, and other changes aren't worth the extra $100.
Android phones still offer a better performance to price value.
21. stealthd (unregistered)
The 4 and 4S were top selling phones when they were new, @ $199 on contract. They're probably sold out because there aren't as many being made, as they're focusing production on the 5.
18. fanboy1974 (Posts: 1345; Member since: 12 Nov 2011)
No surprise! Proof that common Apple users do not know any better.
19. E34V8 (Posts: 84; Member since: 16 Dec 2011)
How's the taller iPhone 4/4s doing in the sales?
20. ny212 (Posts: 1; Member since: 03 Dec 2012)
because people are affected by the economy and when people see a iPhone for free (iPhone 4) or an iPhone for $99 with a 2 year contract people are going to take it. regardless if you love the iPhone or not its a good deal for people who want a good device notice how i didn't say "great" and who don't really care about phones and such. And for the holiday season when your young child asks for an iPhone what are you going to get him a brand new iPhone 5 or get him the free iPhone 4?
22. AlexYouOC (Posts: 53; Member since: 19 Jun 2012)
The fact that those 3 phones look damn near identical and barely have any differentiating features disturbs me...
23. iDroidx650 (Posts: 78; Member since: 26 May 2010)
The iPhone 4 sells out weekly at my store. The reason is because it is free. Many users don't care about NFC, 4G, they want a simple, phone that works. Its perfect for first time smartphone buyers or those who don't have much money to spend. If you try to buy an android phone for free, you'll be more disappointed in the quality of build and software build.
26. networkdood (Posts: 6330; Member since: 31 Mar 2010)
Makes sense that the 4 and 4S are selling - the 5 is overpriced at 199.99 - the 4S is not much different than the 5 - I believe 4S has 8GB of storage. 5 has LTE and that awesome fifth row of icons.
27. biophone (Posts: 1956; Member since: 15 Jun 2011)
I can get why the 4 is selling well its still a really good phone and its free. Its still has a great screen and is very speedy. I still use it and love it. I don't get the 4S since it is not much different then the 4. You get siri sure but you can download google now to replace it. And for 100 dollars a slightly faster chip isn't worth it when the 4 is plenty fast. Yes the camera is better but the 4 takes good photos still. As fat as the 5 goes for 200 its a good deal as well. Its just so thin and good looking and has the internals to back up its good looks.
28. InspectorGadget80 (unregistered)
Iphone GEN 1, IPhone 3G Gen 2, Iphone 3GS 3rd gen, iPhone 4 4th Gen, Iphone 4S 5th Gen Iphone 5 6th Gen. theirs only 6 if I'm not mistaking


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March 17, 1989 - Oct. 6, 2012
Lady, 23, a female, black and red Chihuahua and terrier mix, belonging to Bill and Marie Kuntz of Cresson, passed away this October in the arms of her loving owner, Bill.
Lady loved car rides and opening Christmas presents. She never opened any presents that didn't belong to her, and she always knew which ones were hers! Her favorite foods, which she grew up on, were Slim Jims and Beggin' Strips.
Lady loved to go outside and sit under the big tree in Bill and Marie's yard, waiting for squirrels to show up so she could run, play and chase them.
She never slept anywhere except with Bill. She was his best friend and meant everything to him.
Lady is sadly missed by her companion Chihuahua, Sassy, and is also survived by Precious, a miniature teacup Chihuahua.
Lady is buried on the Kuntz property on Lilly Mountain.
Bill especially likes this tribute to dogs by an unknown author:
She is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog,
You are her life, her love, her leader.
She will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of her heart.
You owe it to her to be worthy of such devotion.


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on May 22, 2013 - 9:52 PM
July 25, 1918 – April 1, 2013
They thought they might be going for some kind of luxury cruise. Instead, they went for a cramped ride to their top-secret mission, heading to North Africa to help repair damaged British aircraft during World War II.
Henry J. Sapecky was on that mission, Project 19, a hush-hush initiative requested by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and authorized by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
It sent Mr. Sapecky and others to North Africa for 18 months to help Britain's Royal Air Force keep its planes in the air to fight Germany.
"It was the best time of my life, a terrific adventure," Mr. Sapecky told The Buffalo News in a 2001 interview. "I'd do it again tomorrow."
Mr. Sapecky, a retired businessman also known for his wry sense of humor, died April 1 in Cape Coral, Fla., family members said. He was 94.
Back in March 1941, he was 22 years old, working at the Curtiss-Wright Corp. factory in Cheektowaga, building fighter planes, when rumors began circulating about a secret mission, then known as the "XYZ Affair," later code-named Project 19.
About 70 men from the Cheektowaga plant signed up and went to Newark, N.J., where they built and maintained planes bound for Russia.
A few months after Pearl Harbor, in April 1942, they were told they were going on a cruise.
The Buffalo lads pictured deck chairs and shuffleboard; instead, their new home was a World War I troop ship built to carry 400 men, but packed with 800. Their "cruise" included two meals a day and occasional showers, with salt water.
A Buffalo native, Mr. Sapecky graduated from Annunciation High School and attended the University of Buffalo.
After returning from Africa, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944. Stationed on Johnson Island in the Pacific, he worked on planes and co-piloted radar planes.
In 1957, he and a childhood friend started a sales distributorship, Bowser & Sapecky Associates, representing companies whose electronic parts were sold to big companies, including General Electric and IBM.
As a young man, Mr. Sapecky rowed in an eight-man crew at the West Side Rowing Club, competing at the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta.
He enjoyed tennis, boating, fishing, skiing and golf, once notching a hole in one in Florida.
Mr. Sapecky and his wife, the former Rose Ranallo, a history and English teacher, were married for more than 65 years.
They moved to Cape Coral full time in the 1990s. They enjoyed entertaining and traveling.
Besides his wife, Mr. Sapecky is survived by a daughter, Sally Lenahan.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. June 8 in Amigone Funeral Home, 1132 Delaware Ave.


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Take a long, hard look at the violence around us
January 23, 2013
Complaints that the younger generation is going to the dogs are nothing new....
Why radical progressive liberals love violence.
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The GOP has lost the National elections two cycles in a row by listening to Rush, Palin,Fox News etc this should give pause to them but instead they keep insulting over 50% of the population who vote. So if you contiune to be so Angry and biggoted towards 51% of the counrty explain to me how do u win.Being small minded and bigotted never will get u anywhere even George Wallace figured that Out!
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Pure all your comments always go back to the same thing... hatred of the poor and not wanting to help those in need with your money. Racial statements and insults to people you do not agree with. If you can't say something good about somebody why don't you not say anything at all? That would just be too simple wouldn't it. The United States will not abandon those who need a litlle help. So live with it. We can't abandon those who need because of those who use the system. No matter what we do they'll always exists and I'll be darned if I'll support dumping programs because of those few.....Everybody chips in and if you don't like it, leave.....
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Puremagix sounds like another bitter old GOP guy who has to blame the problem of the world on the poor when we all know that those in power control it all the difference is that the rich hide there vilence thru their lawyers and get out of it and poor cannot.
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Just because a person collect public assistance doesn't mean they are violent and law breakers. I wish our only complaints were the length of our hair and our clothing instead of drugs, guns etc.
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Eureka! Finally, an editorial that is spot on! It is time to stop blaming violence and mass shootings on inate objects such as guns. However,liberal politicians that have no knowledge of firearms and their lawful use stampede forward with knew-jerk reactions to pacify their liberal base. Folks that live in most metro areas are either prohibited from possessing firearms for their personal protection or their rights to do so are severly limted, with the end result of thugs and criminals are the armed ones. I also find it interesting that Obama proposes severe limitations on our 2nd Amendment rights, while barely addressing mental health issues. And, blantantly omitted was any mention of violent video games, violent TV programs, and the lack of parenting in America. This leads me to the conclusion that he doesn't want to offend his muti-million dollar Hollwywood donors or those that live off the public dole and voted him and his ilk into office.
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ATTICA - The accomplishments of Seneca East's Mason McWilliams on the mound have been well documented. But as it turns out, the Ohio University recruit can swing a good bat as well. McWilliams' first inning two-run home run got things going for the Tigers in a 7-0 victory over Buckeye Central Friday.
McWilliams tossed the first three innings to pick up the win, not allowing a hit and striking out seven. Ben Cramer and Ryan Bowerman combined to throw the final four innings of the shutout.
Also for Seneca East (16-1), Division IV's No. 1 team according to Ohio coaches, Nate Snavely went 3 for 4 with a pair of doubles and two runs scored. Mike Hoy also drove in two. Jack Daniel, Alex Scheiber and Ethan Caudill also picked up RBIs.
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Seneca East's Nate Snavely rips a double during Friday's game against Buckeye Central in Attica.
Seneca East's Ethan Caudill makes the throw to first after tagging third base for a game-ending double play Friday against?Buckeye Central in Attica.
Grant Loy and Seth Parsons had hits for Buckeye Central.
St. Wendelin clawed by Gibsonburg
FOSTORIA - It was not St. Wendelin's day on Friday.
But it definitely was Gibsonburg's as the Golden Bears throttled the Mohawks, 21-0, in four innings.
St. Wendelin couldn't collect a hit against Gibsonburg, who scored two in the first inning, 11 runs in the second and eight in the third.
Matthew Lutzman threw a perfect four innings for the win.
Nick Root took the loss for St. Wendelin.
Columbian stays perfect in the league
Columbian scored two runs Friday night in the first inning and it was all it needed to beat Shelby, 4-1, to remain perfect and in first place of the Northern Ohio League.
The win moved Columbian to 10-5 on the year with a 6-0 mark in the NOL. Shelby dropped to 11-7 overall, 4-4 in the NOL.
Aaron Sostaric scattered four hits and two walks in the complete game victory. He has struck out five.
Nate Hoyda led the attack with two hits, including a double, driving in one. Nathaniel Gilmer plated a pair and Jeffrey Crawford had an RBI. All but one player in the Columbian lineup had a part of the nine-hit day for Columbian.
Dillon Thornsberry took the loss, walking one and striking out three.


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Use both the written and spoken word
December 18, 2011
It has been scientifically proven that the spoken word alone is not comprehended by the recipient nearly as well as the spoken word combined with a visual aid. It's a scientific fact....
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on March 23, 2013 - 11:04 PM
Robert E. Rich III's interest in trucks and trains started at a young age.
The grandson of the founder of Rich Products liked hanging out with the drivers and checking out the rigs in the company's transportation division, and he was thrilled at 10 to ride in a tractor-trailer on a run to Sandusky, Ohio, and back.
So it's no surprise that he went to work in the industry, first with Extra Mile Transportation and now as president of ROAR Logistics, a Rich Products subsidiary and third-party logistics provider that he started in 2003.
Rich's wife, Kärin, came up with the name, which is an acronym for Rail, Ocean, Air and Road. ROAR links manufacturers that have something to transport – baseball caps, frozen food, steel – with shipping, trucking, rail or air carriers.
The company has grown from three to 52 employees at its headquarters in the Adam's Mark Hotel and three other offices in Atlanta, Illinois and Southern California.
ROAR had $41 million in sales last year and is looking to boost that figure to $45 million to $50 million this year.
Rich, 45, carries a prominent local name but doesn't take himself too seriously. He plays guitar in two bands and gets a kick out of receiving residual checks for his performance in a classic 1980s baseball movie.
Q: You had a small but key role in "The Natural," which was filmed in Buffalo, as Ted Hobbs. What was that experience like for a teenager? And do you still get residuals?
A: I auditioned for the part of the bat boy, but I didn't fit what they were looking for. They called me up a few days later and said, "The bad news is you didn't get the part of the bat boy. The good news is we want to cast you in a role as Robert Redford's son." In the end, one of the positives to come out of it is he reconnects with his son he never knew he had, which is my moment in the sun. So two hours and some minutes later I make my grand appearance at the final game and at the final scene out in the wheat field, I think it was Wyoming County, or Batavia. As for residuals, it's funny you mention that. I am a Screen Actors Guild member, sort of inactive. But the other day I got a check for, like, 15 bucks. It's every couple of months, depending on when the airlines show the movie. I do better in the spring because that's when baseball fever starts up again.
Q: How did you get the idea to start ROAR?
A: My dad gave me a task when I got back to Rich's. "We're going to do a startup, and here's what I want," he said. "I want you to find something that's unique, something with an Internet component, something that's scalable. And we want something that we can market to other companies." We looked at everything from health food stores, to different widget manufacturers. And everything in my mind kept going back to, you know, I really miss transportation. What can we do in this industry that's really unique? A friend of mine in Atlanta was a traffic manager at the time, for Home Depot. He's a guy who used to work with me at Rich Trucking, he worked for me in our brokerage. He said, "Bob, you really ought to look at the intermodal industry."
Q: As an intermodal marketing company, ROAR doesn't own the trucks or railcars. So what's your role?
A: The railroads do so much business and they do well enough with that business that they can afford to have companies such as ROAR as their conduit to the customers. So if General Electric says, "Hey, we've got 20 trailers of light bulbs that need to go to the West Coast. CSX, Norfolk Southern, will you do that?" "No, you've got to talk to one of our intermodal marketing companies." We are a marketing arm, in a sense, for the railroads, but we're an independent company.
Q: Why did you open an office in Southern California?
A: You have some of the largest ocean import-export ports down there. You have the Port of Long Beach. You have the Port of Los Angeles. You've got San Diego. You've got San Francisco. Just a tremendous opportunity out there. We feel that to compete there, we have to be there. To grow there, we have to be there. And in opening an office out there, we feel there's a potential to grow our domestic business, as well as our overseas business, as well as cross-border business into and out of Mexico.
Q: Rich Products was started by your grandfather, and now run by your father. You share with them one of the more well-known names in this area. I'd imagine there's a benefit to that, but is there also a downside or a burden you might feel?
A: There's a pride. There's also a responsibility. We joke sort of tongue in cheek about it, when we have a shareholder meeting. I have a lot of siblings that are also shareholders in the business. The six words we will never use, and this has been ingrained is, "Do you know who I am?" Those are the "sin" words.
Q: Can ROAR continue to thrive in Buffalo?
A: We're always looking to grow in Western New York, because this is our backyard. This is home to us. Western New York used to be one of the three biggest centers for trade at the turn of the [20th] century. We feel this is an amazing logistics hub and we've got an opportunity to do some good things here.
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Dark matter makes
up five times more of the universe's mass than visible matter (~25% vs ~5%),
yet scientists have yet to directly observe this ultra-abundant substance.
Scientists also have yet to observe dark energy, which may well beat out
normal energy in universal abundance. This lack of direct observations
means that scientists know precious little about two of the most important
physical components of our universe.
That could soon change. CERN's Large Hadron Collider, a 17-mile long
circular underground track that is chilled to almost zero degrees Kelvin, is recording incredibly violent collisions, the
likes of which haven't been seen since billions of years ago. Those
collisions will likely produce exotic substances like dark matter, which will
be analyzed by the LHC's instruments, unlocking long debated mysteries of
Scientists think they are making progress in the hunt for the SUSY – also
known as supersymmetric particle, or 'sparticle'. Scientists believe the
sparticle may be the mysterious dark matter, given its theoretical stability.
In order to detect sparticles, scientists must probe the matter resulting
from the collision for the absence of energy and momenta signals -- the sign
that a sparticle was produced, rather than a standard particle. This lack
of energetic emissivity is the reason why dark matter is dark -- it does not
transfer energy to photons, like standard particles.
More specifically, the researchers are trying to detect a "jet" of
particles traveling in the same direction, post proton-beam collision, that
lack a significant amount of detected energy and momentum.
Professor Oliver Buchmueller [profile], a
faculty member at the Department of Physics at Imperial College London who is
doing research at CERN, describes the LHC team's findings, stating [press release], "We need a good understanding
of the ordinary collisions so that we can recognise the unusual ones when they
happen. Such collisions are rare but can be produced by known physics. We
examined some 3-trillion proton-proton collisions and found 13 'SUSY-like'
ones, around the number that we expected. Although no evidence for sparticles
was found, this measurement narrows down the area for the search for dark
matter significantly."
The CMS (compact muon solenoid) detector was co-designed by faculty at the
Imperial College, one of Europe's best physics schools.
Professor Geoff Hall [profile],
another Imperial College physics faculty member working at CERN, describes the
recent detection of "SUSY-like" streams of particles, stating,
"We have made an important step forward in the hunt for dark matter,
although no discovery has yet been made. These results have come faster than we
expected because the LHC and CMS ran better last year than we dared hope and we
are now very optimistic about the prospects of pinning down Supersymmetry in
the next few years."
Later this year, physicists will run more trials, which they hope will verify
the existence of dark matter in the stream. They also hope that the
theory of supersymmetry will be verified as an accurate description of dark
matter, allowing the Standard Model of particle physics to be officially
Looking ahead there's also much hope that the higher-energy collisions might
yield a legendary Higgs boson, which would offer much more insight into the
behavior of the universe. The LHC's other major detector -- ATLAS (A
Toroidal LHC ApparatuS) -- was designed to search for the Higgs boson.
quote: You're also basically saying go detect something that interacts with nothing but gravity, without using gravity.
quote: Which solves the problem of the spin of galaxies - galaxies spin just as fast at the center as they do at the tip of the spiral. If you think of a crane, if the base turns, the tip of the crane doesn't go really fast but lags behind twisting the metal. The visible mass in galaxies is about 1/10th what is needed for this to occur. The OBSERVED mass of dark matter through gravitational lensing is exactly the amount needed to counter this.
quote: We know dark energy is there because the universe is expanding, and the rate of expansion is expanding. That's the same as throwing a ball in the air, and instead of it comming back down, it goes up and into space faster and faster. Something is pushing the galaxies away from eachother, despite the huge gravitational pulls.
quote: Oh and we have observed black holes. Through gravitational lensing, through watching the stars at the center of the galaxy orbit at an incredible speed around a supermassive object we cannot see in any way, and watching a super nova blow up then that part of space going dark.


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Maybe I'm basking in the Olympic glory and caught up in the national optimism, but I thought the federal budget(pdf) provided the right balance of belt tightening, cautious optimism and few tax changes.
The government recognizes the uncertainty of a sustained recovery, especially given the relative weakness in the U.S. The objective of balancing the budget over five years appears to be based on realistic GDP growth estimates. So much is dependent on the re-emergence of the private sector — as government spending wanes and shifts from bricks and mortar to technological innovation.
Canadian entrepreneurs should welcome a move towards a "tariff-free zone" (the removal of all tariffs on production inputs for manufacturing) designed to bolster productivity although manufacturing would have liked an extension of accelerated tax write-offs on plant and equipment.


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on January 27, 2013 - 1:00 AM
New York's gun laws won't disarm criminals
I read Donn Esmonde's column, "Corner store appeal for sanity," and wonder what point he was trying to make. What common-sense law will make it harder for "criminals" to get guns? He reports that Akeel Kaid says, "you have people walking around with a gun in their pocket, they have no license." No law on the books anywhere in the United States, including Gov. Andrew Cuomo's new law, will change that.
Chicago has by far the strictest gun laws in the country and it is the most gun-violent city in the United States. It has reported 26 gun murders already this young year.
Reinstituting the same laws that have failed in the past expecting a different result is the true definition of insanity.
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Myeloma Today: Please tell us a little about yourself.
Andy Lebkuecher: My wife Cathy and I met in 1961. We married in 1964. We have three children. After school, I went to work for a microwave electronics company and spent over 40 years in that business. My last position was as a manufacturing manager for an electronics firm that works with cellphone equipment.
MT: How did multiple myeloma enter your life?
AL: It was quite a surprise. For about two years, Cathy had a problem that kept getting worse. She had bone pain, she lost five inches in height. She was treated for osteoporosis even though no doctor could diagnose her. Then my rheumatologist (I have arthritis) sent her to a doctor who finally determined that she had myeloma. Based on the old staging system, she was in stage III of the disease. She had compression fractures in her back; she had broken ribs. She was in extreme pain. But Cathy was almost joyful because she had gone for so long not knowing what she had. At least now it had a name.
MT: What steps did you take once Cathy was diagnosed?
AL: Like most people who find out one day that they or a loved one has myeloma, we'd never heard of it before. I said, "OK, I guess we need to learn about this." It was a difficult learning process. I had access to a computer at work but, in 1993, there was very little available information. Thankfully, I found the myeloma listserv on the internet. We attended an IMF Patient & Family Seminar in Virginia and became very involved with the Foundation.
Cathy went to a local oncologist and started on the standard melphalan and prednisone regimen, and had a quick response. We discussed the possibility of her having a bone marrow transplant and traveled to several myeloma centers around the country for consultations. We decided on an autologous transplant, in part because of a better survival rate and in part because Cathy has no match for an allogeneic transplant, although she has seven siblings and three children. In 1994, she had the transplant. By the way, her transplant was a bone marrow transplant, not a stem cell transplant. She had a quick response but it was not a lasting one. She had to go back to more chemotherapy.
We traveled to IMF seminars at least once a year, if not two or three times per year. We got to know Susie and Brian quite well. We got more involved with the IMF. In 1997, the Atlanta myeloma support group was founded. It started with six people Cathy and I and two other couples and now has a membership of about 300 people. Cathy and I would pass a church on the way to the hospital and we thought that it would be a great spot for our group meetings. As it turned out, the church had a new pastor who was very big on outreach. So that's where the group has met from its inception up until this month. When the property was sold, our support group had to find another home. Now we've relocated to another church nearby.
MT: What exciting projects are you currently working on?
AL: I am very excited about being involved in establishing more myeloma support groups and helping the existing groups grow so that we can spread the word a little bit more. We are also trying to help the patients who are uninsured or under-insured, or just don't have sufficient access to education about myeloma. Right now I have a trial program going with doctors at Grady Memorial Hospital, a municipal hospital in Atlanta which provides medical care to the under-served residents of this community. We are working on organizing inner-city seminars with local oncologists.
As 2005 gets on its way, I am very happy to welcome Robin Tuohy to the IMF staff. Robin is a long-term supporter of the IMF and caregiver to her husband Michael. The Tuohy Family has been involved in creating and spearheading a variety of projects to benefit the IMF. In her new role, Robin will assist with the expanded support group functions, collecting and disseminating information. She will also assist the IMF in fulfilling our CDC Grant requirements, as well as serves as a touchpoint for doctors and support groups in the Northeast.
I am looking forward to helping expand the IMF and getting the support groups more involved with the myeloma community at large, as well as helping the groups be more interactive with each other. This should help the small groups become larger which, in turn, will help disseminate education about myeloma and offer more resources to patients and caregivers. The IMF's commitment to education is one of the things that sets it apart. Getting the information out is essential to helping people make educated decisions. This helps the patients and the caregivers and the doctors be a team. I stress the idea of the team and the empowerment of the patient. For now, there is no cure for myeloma but there are a lot of things one can do. But to ask the right questions when you meet with your doctor, it's essential to understand your options, to be educated about myeloma. Knowledge is power.
MT: What would you like to share with other IMFers?
AL: Cathy and I have taken the approach of "We'll do what we can today to keep going in hope that something will comes down the road tomorrow to solve this problem." At the time of her diagnosis, Cathy was given 4 months. And that was 11 years ago! Our daughters are now 39 and 36, and our son is 27. Cathy was in remission for a short time two years so we've faced some challenges but each day we manage to make things work out. Cathy is an inspiration. MT
Note: Andy Lebkuecher can be reached through the IMF, at 678-546-3045, or via firstname.lastname@example.com. To locate a support group in your area where you can meet others dealing with myeloma, please visit www.myeloma.org or call 800-452-CURE (2873). There is a worldwide network of more than 100 myeloma support groups that hold regular meetings for members of the myeloma community.


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on March 9, 2013 - 1:00 AM
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Back in the day, Army researchers performed autopsies on Korean War soldiers who died in the line of action. What they found astounded them and radically changed our view of heart disease.
Nearly 77 percent of these young men showed some sign of arteriosclerosis. These weren't 60-year-olds, these were 20-year-olds in the prime of their lives.
How could they have hardening of the arteries?
At the time, this was thought of as an old man's disease. You can see how women took a back seat when it came to medical care back then.
The medical establishment sprang into action, looking at factors that caused this. The result: We now know that lifestyle matters. Stop smoking, start exercising, eat right, lose weight.
We also learned more about medications – including high blood pressure meds and cholesterol pills – and cardiac procedures such as stents and bypass surgery. All of this has added nearly 10 years to our average longevity.
Dramatic, isn't it?
But a new study shows we shouldn't rest on our laurels. A recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that heart disease is still prevalent in our young men and women serving in the military.
Between 2001 and 2011, researchers performed autopsies on nearly all U.S. soldiers who died in combat or from unintentional injuries during the wars in Iraq. That included 4,000 men and women whose average age was 26.
What those autopsies found was good news and bad news.
The overall arteriosclerosis rate had dropped to 12 percent, far lower than Korea. But that still meant that one out of eight military personnel had undiagnosed hardening of the arteries. And what shocked me was that 2.3 percent of these young people had severe heart disease.
Think about this, now: Soldiers traipsing around in the field, doing much more physical and hazardous work than you and I do, some of them in the prime of their lives, already have heart disease – with no symptoms at all. Doesn't this shock you? It certainly shocks me.
Diving deep into the data, researchers found other risk factors. Those who smoked or were overweight were more at risk. No shock here, is there? But something else fascinated me. Soldiers who had dropped out of high school or had come from a poor family had higher risk. Soldiers, who had one to two years of post-high school education, in college or tech school, had lower risk.
So education seems to form a protective shield against heart disease. That's a "wow," isn't it?
My spin: Whether you're young or old, lifestyle counts. And what we doctors have failed to recognize is that education and a good-paying job might count just as much. Maybe we should start to say: Stay in school, you'll live longer. Stay well.
Dr. Zorba Paster is a family physician, university professor, author and broadcast journalist. He also hosts a popular radio call-in program at 3 p.m. Saturdays on WNED.