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#49 - Whenever defenses are sitting in a "zone" in the Nickel or Dime packages and the Washington Redskins run Trips Left Z-Y Renegade Post Fling Retro Eight Slant Out, they usually hit a nice 10 yard out-route to Antwaan Randle El.
#48- Someone from the Cincinnati Bengals will be suspended before the season ends.
#47 - More people will attend "Madden Bowl 09" than the Cardinals - 49ers Week 1 match-up.
#46 - Brett Favre will just be Brett Favre.
#45 - Mario Williams will continue to prove to all the "haters" out there that he was a better number 1 pick than Reggie Bush would have been.
#44 - Those who drafted Adrian Peterson before LT (in fantasy football) will regret that decision by Week 3.
errrrrrrr. Blocked punt returned to the house. 15-7 Steve
#43 - Jessica Simpson will never, and has never, had any affect on the outcome of a National Football League regular season or playoff game.
- True. We saw less and less of Jess this year. Which was nice.Irrational prediction that failed as a joke. Still 15 -7
#42 - CBS Announcer Gus Johnson will yell. A lot.
#41 - Edgerrin James will finally have a good year for the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals just won't have a good a year for Arizona.
#40 - The Steelers will run through the proclaimed "toughest schedule in the NFL" to win the AFC North Division.
- Boom. Point. Beat the Chargers, Jaguars, Patriots, Cowboys, and the Ravens..... twice!
Gimmie a field goal. 18-14 Steve
#39 - 39....is the number of Patriots Running Back Laurence Maroney. Which not coincidentally, is the maximum amount of yards he will rush for in a single game this year.
Haha. I really like this one. I looked it up a Maroney ran for 51 yards in Week 1. Sadly he ran for 98 total for the season.
I award you no points and may god have mercy on your soul. (Billy Madison reference.)
#38 - The Miami Dolphins will win more games, but no more than 5.
- Annnnnnnd it continues. I was waaaaaaaay off. The Dolphins were unreal this year. I truly loved watching them play. The Wildcat was kind of lame and collegeish - but it worked! Dolphins made the playoffs and I am still not an analyst or expert.
The NFL (who I am playing) hits a 4 pointer. 18-18 tie ball match.
#37 - One of the Dolphins wins will be against...yes....The New England Patriots. Week 12.
- Yikes. Pat's beat the Fins - 48 to 28 in Week 12. Shoulda said Week 3. Ah well.
NFL kicks a field goal. 21-18. Shit.
#36 - The hardest division in football will be the AFC South, Colts, Jags, Texans, Titans.....not really going out on a limb on that one Steve.
- Apparently I still talked to myself way back when I made these picks. Colts and Titans (arguably the NFL's best regular season team) both made the playoffs. The Jags were a major disappointment and the Texans look like a team on the rise. I was half right. Does that make sense? The NFC East was the clear powerhouse in the NFL.
No points awarded. Halftime. Halftime should really be #25, but I gotta pee. Wanted to say "tinkle" but I am not 7. Be right back.
#35 - At one point in time you will see Sage Rosenfels as a starting Quarterback in your fantasy league.
- You know you started him.
Safety! 21-20 Steve!
#34 - Despite early suspensions, Steve Smith and Brandon Marshall will make the Pro Bowl and be in the top five in receiving throughout the year.
- Brandon Marshall had a 19 catch game and Steve Smith led the league in receiving.
Points - Steve. Two field goals, how about that!?? 26-21 Steve
#33 - I will retract statement number thirty-four by Week 6.
- Nope I didn't.
#32 - Despite being retired, Dick Vermeil will cry....
- A failed joke.
#31 - Adam Jones will make his triumphant return to............ the gentleman's club.
- What a massive failure this guy is. He is a bigger failure than that Speed Racer movie. Pacman was hurt, suspended 4 games, then cut by the Cowboys. I am sure he is at the Crazy Horse now.
28-28 Tie ballgame.
#30 - Someone will break Antonio Cromartie's record 109 yard touchdown return, by returning a kickoff 110 yards for SIX!!
- Didn't happen. BUT, did you hear about this play in the Super Bowl where James Harrison returned an interception 100 yards? It was pretty impressive.
Eh. No score. 28-28.
#29 - This year's fantasy version of Ryan Grant will be DeAngelo Williams.
- Gimmie some credit on this one. Come on, come on. DeAngelo was a beast and helped many teams win their fantasy leagues. I know this. I lost mine because of DeAngelo. Good pick, Steven!
Interception by Braband returned to the end zone for a touchdown! 35-28 Steve.
#28 - This year's fantasy version of Adrian Peterson WON'T BE Darren McFadden or Jonathan Stewart.
- More correct predictions for me! Jonthan Stewart was servicable but had nowhere near the rookie campaign that A - Pete had. You would have thought I would have won some fantasy games huh?
5 pointer. 40-28 Steve. I like even numbers.
#27 - I won't be writing a mid-season version of "50 Facts I think might be true"
- Didn't happen. Technically a correct prediction but also technically stupid.
#26- The Steelers will beat the Cowboys, Patriots, Chargers and Giants.
- 3 out of 4 aint bad. Great season. Great prediction.
Safety 42-28 Steve!
#25 - But they will lose one of their games against the Bengals.
- I can't believe I wrote this sentence.
#24 - Bill Belichick will wear a hoody with full length sleeves once the weather turns. I have big money on this.
- You let me down homeless man.
42-30 Steve.
#23 - Man crush aside, I truly believe Plaxico Burress will have more receiving yards than Randy Moss.
- Final stats. Randy Moss - 1,008 yards. Plaxico Burress - 454 yards. Boy did I jinx this man's season.
42-33 Steve.
#22 - Once the season is over, the Atlanta Falcons will be on the clock.
- Just take a second....let this sink in.....now.....point and laugh at me. Holy crap. Wow. Like......really? I thought the Falcons were going to be worse than the Lions and Raiders. Not only were they better than them, they made the Playoffs?!!? I couldn't have been more WRONG. I truly believed this too.
NFL has a kickoff returned for a touchdown, on sides kick, and drives to kick a field goal. A ten point swing. 43-42 NFL.
#21 - Rumors as to which team Bill Cowher will be coaching in 09 will start around Week 11.
- Started once coaches started getting dropped when the season ended. Technically a terrible prediction. Want a prediction inside a prediction? Cowher won't coach again. Boom.
Why do I keep saying Boom? NFL kicks another field goal in the longest game ever played 46-42 NFL.
#20 - Desean Jackson will win at least two games on kickoff returns for the Eagles.
- He was a MAJOR factor in the Eagles kick return game. Steve - "Hey Ashley (my girlfriend and large Eagles fan), did Desean Jackson win any games for the Eagles on kickoff returns!?!" Ashley - "Win any??? No."
There ya have it. NFL is on a role, they just hit another three. 49-42 NFL.
#19 - Warren Sapp won't win Dancing with the Stars.
- He got second. I can't believe I know that.
No points. Second halftime. Mom serves orange slices to the team.
#18 - JaMarcus Russell and Darren McFadden will give the Raider fans something to be happy about for next year. But that's it.
- Eh. Maybe. I don't know. Anyone have an opinion on this? Anyone watch a Raiders game this year? Not I.
No points.
#17 - Michael Vick leads his team to a huge come from behind victory over "the guards," and then they will make a movie about it.
- Failed joke by Steve.
NFL is awarded 12 points due to the stupid nature of this comment. 61-42 NFL.
#16 - The Week 17 match up between the Panthers and Saints will determine the NFC South champion.
- Well it technically did. Just not in the subtext as to which I wrote this prediction. If the Panthers would have lost this game - the FALCONS would have won the NFC South. So in a way, I was right and wrong.
No points. Common theme around here....
#15 - The first "Postgame Press Confrence Tirade" will belong to Herm Edwards.
- I didn't know Mike Singletary would be a Head Coach by the end of the season.
Singletary with the Safety! 63 to 42 NFL.
#14 - Wade Phillips and Norv Turner will continue their streaks as the "most boring coaches" in the NFL.
- These guys showed no emotion and their teams were total train wrecks.
Put it on the boaaaaaard AH YES! 2 points. 63 to 44.
#13 - I will try to think of something positive to write about the Patriots before the season ends.
- Nope didn't happen.
Zero points for irrelevant prediction. I really could have made this better.
#12 - Peyton Manning will pass for more yards and touchdowns than Tom Brady.
- YES! Annnnnd he won MVP while Mr. Brady was limping up to Giselle's apartment.
Points Steve. 63 to 54 NFL. Hell yeah that was a 10 pointer.
#11 - Usain Bolt will not suite up for any NFL team.
- This did not happen.
Due to the lack of a BOLD prediction being made - I get zero points.
#10 - Shawne Merriman will ruin his career if he plays on his injured knee.
- Shawne ended up on IR and was smart about his knee. I love watching guys with his intensity play, so hopefully he will be back next year.
No points. Just me trying to sound smart.
#9 - The New York Giants will not repeat as Super Bowl Champions, not breaking any limbs on this one either.
- Lost Osi for the year. Brand Jacobs was hurt throughout the season. Plax shot himself. Eagles dominated the Giants - TWICE. No repeat champs! No repeat champs! Repeating as Super Bowl champs is harder than the boner I had when the Steelers won.
Points Points Points Points dun nun nun nun nuuuuuuuuuun POINTS! 63-60. Missed the extra point.
#8 - Brett Favre WON'T take the Jets to the playoffs.
- I think if I ever stepped foot in New York, people would shoot me. Not because their murder and crime rate is so high but because, I totally jinxed each of their teams. Maybe one less Wrangler commercial would have sealed the deal for the Jets. That or, one less interception.
FIELD GOAL. Tied game 63-63.
#7 - Saints, Packers, Cowboys, Seahawks, Lions, and Giants will represent the NFC in the Playoffs
- Oh good lord. First off, the Saints, Packers and Cowboys were all HUGE disappointments. The Giants got in. OK. But seriously, I said the Seahawks......AND....the LIONS were going to make.....THE. PLAYOFFS. The Lions didn't win a game. The Seahawks won two, maybe three, nobodies counting. I got one right. Like I said before - I shouldn't be allowed to watch sports anymore. The Lions? Really?
The NFL just tossed Gatorade on their coach because they just hit the Rock n Jock 25 point basket.
#6 - Colts, Patriots, Steelers, Chargers, Jaguars, and the Browns will represent the AFC in the playoffs.
- I didn't think this could get worse. The Browns? I had a better chance at stealing John Clayton's job then the Browns did of making the playoffs. 3 out of 6? I don't know man. The Browns? I can't believe that. I wouldn't be surprised if the Browns didn't make the playoffs for the rest of my existence on planet earth. Brady Quinn is a baby.
90 - 63. NFL. Yep, I will continue to keep score. Deal with it.
#5 - Number six counts as my "one positive thing to say" about the Patriots this year.
- I don't even get this joke.
No points. I wanna quit.
#4 - It will be Steelers - Cowboys in the Super Bowl
- Close. The Steelers - Cowboys regular season match up had a Super Bowl feel and a SUPER outcome. But my Super Bowl prediction was wrong.
Until, I predicted........
#3 - Your Super Bowl 43 Champions will be the...... Pittsburgh Steelers
- WOOOOOOOOOOO! Great pick. Great pick, Steve. But as my roommate Matt points out, "you would have picked the Steelers to win the Super Bowl if they went 0-16 last year." I stand corrected. Yes, I stand when I blog.....
Steelers WON THE SUPER BOWL. WOOP WOOP!
7 points for the prediction. Negative 4 points for saying "woop - woop."
#2 - I probably just lost all of my 12 readers.
- Not a prediction. Fail.
#1 - I will retire from blogging....but then un-retire......but then stay retired...then ESPN will offer me 20 million to stay retired from blogging....I will LIVE blog all of my retiring decisions....then I will be traded to Fox Sports. I just won't be the same....
- This was my attempt at a Brett Favre joke. Fail number 17.
All in all, my predictions were very subpar. It was fun to look back at how off base I was and how great off an NFL season it was. Nobody could have predicted this season and, nobody will ever predict the exact outcome of any NFL Season. That is why it is the BEST professional sport in the World.
Until next year.....

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Archbald, Lackawanna County, Pa. 1892.
Perspe tive map not drawn to scale. Bird's-eye-view. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 733 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes illus. and index to points of interest. AACR2
- Contributor: Fowler, T. M. (thaddeus Mortimer) - Downs, A. E. (albert E.) - Moyer, James - Fowler, T. M.
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I know this has been posted several times before, by many other people... and my case may not be unique. I tried to sign into my account today, and it asked for a password and my email, my Profile is linked to my primary Microsoft account. I put in the log in information for this, and it did not work. I followed the steps to set up two-step verification, I have deleted and reinstalled the profile, tired using app passwords. None of these have worked. It tells me my password is incorrect every time I have tried. I am getting really frustrated with this, as it has only started today, because it worked fine last night. I have reset my password twice to try and solve the issue, but it still doesn't work. I have tried everything I could find on password recovery link on Xbox.com, I have read several support threads, nothing has worked... this is my only profile, and I have put over 200 dollars into it so far.. I do not want to lose all of that over whatever issue this may be. If you have anything that you think will help me, please reply. Also this is NOT my account, it is a random one I did not create that popped up when I signed in here, long story short, THIS IS NOT AN ACCOUNT I KNOW, OR HAVE CREATED, I HAVE NO IDEA WHERE THIS ACCOUNT CAME FROM.
The error code given upon logging failure is: 8015D002
I almost have the same problem: it doesn't accept my e-mail, so I can't connect my mainprofile with xboxlive. I also got the same error code :(
Hello Two,Sorry to hear about the account troubles. Let's see if we can get this sorted. Below are some troubleshooting steps I would suggest trying.
Solution 1: Did you recently sign up for two-step verification? If you recently turned on two-step verification, you may not know how to sign in to apps or devices that don't accept security codes. Some apps (like the mail apps on some smartphones) and devices (like the Xbox 360) can't prompt you to enter a security proof when you try to sign in. If you get an incorrect-password error with an app or device, you'll need to create a unique app password to sign in. After you sign in with your app password, you're all set to use that app or device. You'll use this new app password to sign in to your device instead of using your Microsoft account password.
You'll need to create and sign in with an app password once for each app or device that can't prompt you for a security proof.
After you sign in with your app password, you're all set to use that app or device. You will use this new app password to sign in to your device instead of your Microsoft account password.
Follow these steps:
Solution 3: Delete and re-download your Xbox LIVE profile
For help, see Download, move, or delete your Xbox LIVE profile.
Solution 4: Clear the system cache
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I have ,as I told before, the same problem and I think that I know, what it is: I have a normal e-mailaccount from a provider that is not from Microsoft (like hotmail.com, outlook.com, ...) and I get the same errorcode too :8015d002. It means that I haven't got a microsoftaccount. Two years ago you only needed an e-mailaccount and a password, but today you need a microsoftaccount. RetiaryTwo6 and I only have an e-mailaccount that is connected two our maingamertag so we can't complete the security-proof-thing and cause of that we can't sign in so we could change our e-mailaccount that is connected with the gamertag. But we also can't sign in on xbox.com with the microsoftaccount that is connected with the gamertag because it doesn't exist and we can't redownload the profile because it doesn't exist too. If we can't get around this security-proof-thing, we won't be able to sign in on our xboxes.
Hey there After,
If you weren't able to as it sounds like from your post then I would recommend contacting our Phone Support and speaking with an Account agent to help resolve your account issues.Please keep us posted on how things go.
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on October 28, 2011 - 12:01 AM
When asked in a recent Washington Post/Pew Research poll to offer one-word descriptions of the Republican presidential hopefuls, some 30 percent of the respondents said of Mitt Romney: "Mormon."
Troubling? Sure, and not just for Romney supporters. The extent of open, outspoken discrimination against Mormons -- three years after the country elected its first African-American president -- is, to me at least, a Democrat who would never vote for him, simply unacceptable. Yet in poll after poll, voters tell surveyors they would have more of a problem with a Mormon candidate, even one from their own party and with whom they agreed, than a Jew or a black, let alone a woman.
Of course it's wrong. Of course it's discriminatory. After, what, about six years of running for president, this is what almost one-third of us comes up with to describe Romney in a word? And how many more are politically correct enough to think it but not say it?
But what is so striking about discrimination against Romney's faith is how many people are absolutely unashamed of their prejudice. In my own informal survey, I've found two common explanations.
The first is strictly based on faith: the concern that Mormons hold themselves out as Christians, and yet do not accept the trinity. Neither do I, I said to one president of a religious university. Does that mean you wouldn't vote for me? He laughed and said not for that reason. "You don't hold yourself out as a Christian," he explained. In other words, he would have no occasion to judge me on that basis.
The second explanation, which is easier for me to understand, but ultimately no less palatable, goes to what seems (to outsiders) the rather incredible history of Joseph Smith and Mormonism and what that says about someone who believes in it.
But "Mormon" is only one of Romney's problems.
There is also Bain & Co. Back in 1994, when Romney challenged the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, there was a Bain ad that was never used during the campaign. They didn't need it.
But the ad, which has surfaced on YouTube and elsewhere, is a killer, particularly in this economy: "Mitt Romney says he saved Bain & Co., but he didn't tell you that on the day he took over, he had his predecessor fire hundreds of employees. Or that the way the company was rescued was with a federal bailout of $10 million." That's the beginning.
Then there's the ad -- which I might have heard about or maybe I just made it up (although I can promise you his opponents will think of it) -- that would feature regular people who once worked at Bain and also the working people who lost their jobs after Bain consultants came in and recommended major cutbacks. This is something consultants like Bain often do: They are brought in so management can blame them when the hatchet comes down.
Finally, there's Massachusetts. My father was a Massachusetts Republican. Massachusetts Republicans are not like other Republicans. Romney would not have been elected governor otherwise. Scott Brown would not have been elected to the Senate. My first campaign was for a Massachusetts Republican and an old friend of my father's: Ed Brooke. I'm proud of it. But the support of people like me is not what helps Republicans anywhere other than Massachusetts.
One other thing my father taught me: You can't beat a horse with no horse.
Right now, Romney appears to be the only horse Republicans have. That may be one of the reasons why President Obama is beating all of the Republicans combined in terms of fundraising.


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Hi all,
i'm running in trouble with the above mentioned Ethernet-Chip at an embedded
Toshiba-MIPS-Board (Phoenix). This Board is running PMON as Bootloader, and
with PMON the ethernet-chip is working fine. So we can download tons of
software through this NIC and it is running smoothly.
But in Linux it doesnt. We try to run MontaVista 4.01 (kernel 2.6.x) on it,
the NIC will be recognized, but it doesnt work. It even doesnt give a
proper error message, all we get is a "eth0 isnt configured". If i do some
config by hand with ifconfig, it just doesnt work. The only noticable thing
is that ifconfig doesnt show the MAC of the NIC, omly 00:00:00:00:00:00. Is
there anybody with similar experience with these NIC and maybe a solution
or just a hint?
Thanks, Jens
Die oben angegebene Adresse ist OK, wird aber nicht gelesen. Wenn direkter
austauschen. Danke.


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on October 9, 2012 - 6:25 PM
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The Town of Tonawanda workplace was evacuated today after coworkers of Paul Kaiser discovered what looked to be a grenade, a day after Kaiser was arrested in Le Roy and charged with having a live grenade in his car.
All workers at the Anderson Equipment Co. had to be evacuated about 8:30 a.m., and Town of Tonawanda police and the Erie County sheriff's bomb squad were called into action after what soon proved to be a novelty grenade was found in Kaiser's work space.
The bomb squad searched the entire building before allowing workers to return.
Kaiser, 26, of East Aurora, won't face criminal charges for the workplace incident but he is being prosecuted in Genesee County after Le Roy police reported discovering a live grenade in his car during a traffic stop.
Kaiser was in the village to visit a girlfriend, authorities said. He was charged with criminal possession of a weapon, possession of marijuana, speeding and driving with a suspended license.


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For more than one nightA push for an integrated prom prompts a TV movie on former Washington Youth Tour delegates
Editor's Note: Washington Youth Tour (WYT) delegates have gone on to do outstanding things. Many have become leaders in their communities; some have become congressmen; all describe their WYT experience as life-changing. This issue, we catch up with two past WYT delegates, both sponsored by Reynolds-based Flint Energies -- 1988 delegate Shandra Hill Smith and 2002 delegate Gerica McCrary -- whose lives were captured in a Lifetime television movie last February. For more on the WYT, what it is and how to apply, see www.youthtour.coop.
Gerica McCrary just wanted all her friends, black and white, at the prom.That simple desire back in 2002 led to a myriad of events: Taylor County High School's first integrated prom, media attention that spanned the planet and a television movie starring Raven-Symoné (originally from Atlanta) as Gerica.Only 17 when her saga began, Gerica now has had time to reflect. On the prom, she says: "This is something that will stick with our class forever. We overcame obstacles that had never been challenged, and our first time challenging it, we defeated it and it left a mark in history and many, many memories."On the media frenzy: "It was shocking when it went worldwide, not only in the United States but across the globe. We knew then our story had a strong impact."And on "For One Night," the TV movie based on her story and that of fellow alumna Shandra Hill Smith: "That's still sinking in."
Gerica, who turns 22 Sept. 5 and is now junior at Columbus State University, says she was "totally shocked" when she first learned that Taylor County High's prom was segregated, even though the school itself had been integrated for three decades."If we live in the same community and attend the same schools, why do we need separate proms?" she questioned.As she entered her junior year, what she saw as incongruity -- students together in every way but prom -- continued to bug her."We had a close-knit class," she says. "We hung out together, listened to the same music, went to each other's houses. It wasn't clicking in my mind that we'd need separate proms in the new millennium."Her junior class in 2001-02 approached their prom the way previous junior classes had, with separate meetings -- one black, one white -- to plan separate proms and private events that were not school-sponsored. Gerica and fellow black classmates discussed theme, location and menu -- everything they'd need to hold their own prom. But that, she recalls, was plan B."We had enough money to throw two proms, but it was the principle of the thing, to make it right," she says. "So we decided to focus instead on Plan A, the integrated prom." She penned a letter to students suggesting combining proms and was met with varied responses."Some kids balled up the letter and threw it down," she recalls, "but finally someone came forward and said, 'Hopefully we can get together on this.'"A joint class meeting ensued with blacks and whites discussing the possibility of an integrated prom. "Most were for it, some just wanted to go to prom, and some had to be convinced," says Gerica. "I said, 'I promise you, this will be the best prom ever.'"
Shandra Hill Smith, like Gerica, grew up in Butler. After graduating from Taylor County High in 1989, she'd earned a journalism degree at Georgia State University and was working as a freelance writer in Atlanta when her mother called in April 2002 with hometown news. When she heard her alma mater's upcoming prom would be integrated, the writer knew it was a national news story."Gerica simply saw it as standing up and doing the right thing," says Shandra. "To me, it was news because it was history in the making."Before that April day was done, the ever-consummate reporter was on the phone with Gerica, expressing her interest in pitching the story to her media contacts. (In "For One Night," Shandra shares the story without the student's knowledge, one of several fabrications in the movie.)"Shandra was someone I could turn to," says Gerica. "It was great to have someone who believed in what we were doing."When she was a student at Taylor County High, separate proms and segregated senior superlatives had been the norm, says Shandra, adding, "Later, after I'd met people from other parts of the country, I began to view things differently."Before long, the story of Taylor County High's first integrated prom was featured on CNN, "Good Morning America," numerous other broadcasts, in magazines and newspapers, and on the Internet."It was crazy," Gerica recalls. "At one point, I got overwhelmed. It was too much publicity -- we just wanted to have a prom."As liaison between the high school student and the media, Shandra intercepted phone calls and provided reporters with background information. The biggest challenge, says the writer and media-relations professional, "was trying to accommodate journalists but, at the same time, be strong for Gerica. It became a pressure-cooker for both of us."It's the nature of a pressure-cooker to produce, though. And these two ladies relished the results.
Gerica had promised her classmates their history-making prom would be the best ever. And by all accounts, it was.Held at the Sheraton Hotel in Columbus, the prom had all the elements of a great party -- good music, fine food, loads of laughter and dancing among friends. But for this year's prom, there was an added feature."We felt like we were walking on the red carpet," says Gerica. "It's like the paparazzi were interviewing us before we could get in the door. It was the most cameras ever at our prom."
In 2003, Gerica was devastated when separate proms returned. The previous year's prom theme had been, "Make it last forever." But it seemed, as the movie title states, it had only lasted "for one night.""About 50 white students from that year's junior class decided to have their own private event," Gerica recalls. "We had the school-sponsored prom and they had a private party. It hurt a lot of feelings. Some went to both proms, and some were so confused, they didn't go to either one." Again, Shandra found herself tipping off media contacts. Ultimately, media coverage prompted the U.S. Justice Department to step in, and, since 2004, Taylor County High's proms have been integrated and held on campus as school-sponsored events.
In June 2005, Gerica and Shandra visited New Orleans where Lifetime was filming the movie based on their story. It's highly fictionalized, says Shandra, "but the heart of the story is there; it's about people desiring change and how they bring about that change."As someone who, as a youth, watched Raven-Symoné on "The Cosby Show," meeting her in person was surreal, according to Shandra. And having Aisha Tyler portray her in the movie? Again, surreal.On meeting the star of the Disney Channel's "That's So Raven," Gerica recalls Raven-Symoné enthusiastically introducing her to the cast and crew. "This is Gerica, you guys," the star actress reportedly squealed. It's a moment Gerica says she'll never forget.
"After the movie, when I went home to visit, people told me 'Thank you,'" says Shandra. Everything considered, "it wasn't a process that was smooth all the way through, but I don't think there's anything in life worth having that is."Gerica is thoughtful when asked to summarize events."It's still so new," she finally says. "It's one of those things you gauge years down the road. I think I'll have to give it some time to see if we've really left an impact on the school and my class of 2003."Jackie Kennedy is a freelance writer living in LaGrange.
A trip down Memory Lane
Unquestionably, the Washington Youth Tour (WYT) experience is one of my most memorable and meaningful. A pyramid-shaped award, one of two tangible prizes I received for being selected [by Flint Electric Membership Corp., now Flint Energies] for the 1988 Youth Tour, symbolizes the significance. The small award has followed me for two decades -- always holding a prominent place in my abodes. It's a reminder of the special meaning the trip took on for me at that time, particularly since I came from a rural background.Though I was one of the fortunate few who knew early on -- in my case, by middle school -- what I wanted for my professional future, I gained a renewed sense of confidence through the Youth Tour.During June 12-17, 1988, I joined 50 other Georgia youths -- many of whom, before long, became my new friends -- for an all-expenses-paid trip to the nation's capital. Following a kick-off breakfast in Atlanta, we boarded a Delta Air Lines flight and were on our way. Stops included a guided tour of the White House, the Washington Monument, Arlington National Cemetery, the National Cathedral, the FBI Building and the Smithsonian Institution.We also spent time inside the Senate Chambers while the Senate was in session and had an opportunity to meet a number of lawmakers, including Congressman John Lewis (D-Ga.). I treasure a personal snapshot of him on the steps of the U.S. Capitol.Other highlights included a moonlight cruise on the Potomac River, an evening out to see my first musical, "Cats," at the National Theatre, and a visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. There, I successfully searched for the name of my great uncle, Army Sgt. 1st Class Clifton Walker (E7, 82nd Airborne Division), who lost his life while serving in the Vietnam War. The opportunity to find his name, then trace it in pencil, proved poignant. Since 1988, I have returned to Washington, D.C., and had the honor of reliving a pair of my experiences. As a journalist, I interviewed Lewis for a magazine article eight years after my opportunity of a lifetime. Also, years after the trip, I made a trek to see, through adult eyes, "Cats" at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.Whether it's the onstage performance by a few feline friends, or something else, any reminder of that special time in the '80s is welcome. After all, rarely does a single experience have such a lasting impact.Shandra Hill Smith is a freelance writer and media-relations professional in Atlanta. She writes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta goodlife Magazine, and national magazines Upscale and Brides Noir. Smith is author of the book "Actions Speak Louder," and has also worked as a broadcast writer and on-air reporter.
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The Vimeo channel on Apple TV received a huge overhaul today, just hours after Vimeo rolled out a major update to its own video-editing app on iOS, Cameo. The make over mostly involves a redesigned user interface, better video discovery features and a push on their video-on-demand contents.
Not later than yesterday, we wrote about Apple's rumored plans not to push any hardware update for the Apple TV this fall and instead focus on software updates… and here it is: the Coupertino-based company just released Apple TV Software Update 4.3 (build 8F455) that adds Vimeo support and – more importantly – the ability to purchase TV shows from iTunes directly from your Apple TV.
Apple has already confirmed that shows purchased on Apple TV can be re-downloaded on other iOS devices (TV shows has been added to the "Purchased" sections of iTunes on both iOS and Mac/PC applications). All the shows previously purchased on other iOS devices or with iTunes automatically show up as available to play on Apple TV.


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UNEP-Sponsored Project Finds Ecosystem Preservation Plays Key Role in Countering Climate Change
2 September 2009: Investing in the restoration and maintenance of the Earth's ecosystems can play a key role in countering climate change and climate-proofing vulnerable economies, says a new climate issues update by The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) project.
The issues update was launched by TEEB study leader Pavan Sukhdev, with German Federal Environment Minister Sigmar Gabriel, European Commission Director-General for Environment Karl Falkenberg; and UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner.
The update indicates that ecosystems represent one of the biggest untapped allies against climate change, and underlines the need for an agreement on funding for forests and for addressing damage caused by rising temperatures and ocean acidification to coral reefs.
Investing in ecosystem-based measures such as financing Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) could assist in combating climate change and also be a key anti-poverty and adaptation measure. Coral reefs, on the other hand, have a key role to play in coastal defense against a predicted rise in storm surges and other extreme weather events.
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) hosts the TEEB project, which was launched by Germany and the European Commission in response to a proposal by the G8+5 Environment Ministers during their 2007 meeting in Potsdam, Germany, to develop a global study on the economics of biodiversity loss. [UNEP press release][TEEB website]


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Dad Chases Baseball As Son's Stroller Rolls Away! (VIDEO)Serge Bielanko
Spring is in the air and if you have any doubts about that at all, well, I've got the absolute proof right here.
See, a lot of people will claim that the video you are about to watch is evidence that a certain father at a spring training baseball game is somehow negligent or careless or whatever, but I know better.
I know that what you are about to witness is just a simple case of good old fashion Spring Fever.
It can happen to anyone, at any time. You've been cooped up all winter long, with little kids who have been screaming and crying and bored and sick for what seems like a century. Yet, you have somehow survived the winter and now you find yourself standing out under the beautiful, life-affirming Florida sunshine, soaking in the year's first rays as you relax on the green grass of an outfield hill. There you are, freed from winter's chains, enjoying a baseball game between the Florida Marlins and the New York Mets with your equally grateful family.
Everything seems so perfect. You feel invincible. You smile at your wife, at you kids. You pull your young son's stroller-wagon a little closer to the action.
And then, suddenly, a baseball … a REAL LIVE GAME BALL … is coming your way!
'Oh, what luck!'
At least that's what I bet this poor dad was thinking until he found himself in way over his head. Luckily for him though, this guy — to his credit — makes one heck of a save here because, between you and me, his wife does not look very happy with him.
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Friday, March 30, 2012
Posies, presents and penuche
Whether the azaleas have peaked or whether they are past makes no difference to the bloom of the Flowertown Festival. Whats important is the vibe of the event and the spirit of the people who make it happen as well as of those who come to enjoy it all. This morning I donned my jeans, walking shoes and fanny pack, and headed out to enjoy my 36th festival. I looked forward to a delightful day and looked backward to the wonderful treasures Ive gotten on this 77 year-old Azalea Park site for three dozen springs. This historic place also has an inspirational background for the three day celebration of various arts in our community. It was a handful of local women who some 40 years ago wanted to have an art show not only to have the chance of selling their work, but to do some good for the town and to promote art itself. Their effort has always reminded me of that Edgar A. Guest poem, It Couldnt Be Done. People put down their idea but the women persisted, even though that first year they had to lean paintings against a hedge, it rained and they lost money. But to paraphrase Guest, They started to sing as they tackled the thing that couldnt be done, and they did it. And look at it now. This nationally recognized festival reflects town history in its name, its display of beauty and talent and the benefits it brings to Summerville and her citizens through the efforts of individuals, businesses and civic organizations. Not bad for something that couldnt be done. My personal memories focus on the gifts Ive bought at the festival, both for family and friends and for our home. On our hearth sits a heart pine pelican with folded wings, rendered by a chain saw and another of this favorite bird is done in flight with wings wafting in the breeze under a garden trellis. Our entry way is lit by a stained glass lamp done in burgundy and cream panels. My study wall is graced by a print of the late Frank Cuthberts cottage with his abundant flowering window boxes done by local artist Mary Ann Bridgman. Our backyard features a myriad of birdhouses in shapes of barns, cottages and country inns. Hanging baskets of silk flowers brighten our screen porch. One of my favorite finds was the least expensive a brightly colored cloth bag with a strap over the opening and elastic closing the hole at the bottom. Its used to hold plastic grocery bags. And its used every day. Another memorable house present is the two dozen balsa wood rose buds I got last year. Each delicate petal is carved and stained from a deep scarlet to a rich cream. My favorite treat here each spring is penuche, a fudge type candy made with brown sugar, butter, milk and vanilla sometimes with added pecans or walnuts. It was a favorite in my family growing up and is hard to find. But its usually here at the festival and its the first thing I look for each year. And when I find it, I always think of it the same way I think of the festival. How sweet it is.
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Inspire Me: Damian McGillicuddy
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What inspired you to become a photographer?
I was quite young when I went to art school, much younger than everyone else. And was quite socially inept. So even though I was studying fine art I hid away in the under-used dark room and studio. Then something amazing happened and the cool lads that had bands asked me to take their pictures. They were pleased, and my social credibility grew to the point other people were asking for band pictures and by default I became cooler. Then the girls started talking to me and wanted me to shoot them - I was hooked and never looked back.
Can you remember the first picture that you ever took, and why?
Her Majesty the Queen visited my primary school for her silver jubilee and even though I wasn't overly keen on photography the picture that made the front page of the local paper was an image of lots of children waving flags and cheering with one little boy intently focused on taking a picture of her majesty with his mums 126 in his hand. Maybe it was a prophecy of things to come!
Who is the photographer that you most admire, and why?
Bob Carlos Clarke. I love the way his images ooze sensuality.
Which photograph do you most wish you'd taken?
I'd loved to have shot portraits of Muhammad Ali or Jo Frazier.
Which photo / series of photographs are you proudest of, and why?
That's an easy answer, I haven't shot it yet. It's whatever is around the corner, the next job... that keeps me focused and motivated.
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Beautiful photography.I love it.
Always inspired by Damien's work. Fab.
I love that last shot. Amazing.
When I started out I had the same problem. I was socially inept. I still really am. But photography has taught me to focus on people, and sometimes people need direction. Which I can't do if I don't open my mouth.
It will be very helpful to readers.I regular check your blog and found always great and useful post.
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Lisa Ling received an unexpected call and got "tremendous relief" when her sister Laura – who has been detained in North Korea – was on the line Tuesday night.
"It was only the first time I have heard her voice in weeks," Ling said in an interview with KOVR in Sacramento, Calif. "That silence has been just so terrifying and deafening."
The phone call comes a month after Ling, a journalist working for Current TV, and her friend Euna Lee were sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for "their illegal border crossing," the Korean Central News Agency reported in June.
"[Laura] said, 'We are doing okay. We're being treated well and don't worry about us. We had access to physicians,'" added Ling. "We just hope that's true."
Laura "was very specific about the message she was communicating," Ling told the local TV station. "She said, 'Look, we violated North Korean law and we need our government to help us. We're sorry about everything that happened but now we need diplomacy.' "
The women were arrested by North Korean military on the Chinese border March 17 where they were researching a story about refugees in the area.
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Brief Summary
North American Ecology (US and Canada)
The Gulf fritillary, Agraulis vanillae, is a widespread, geographically variable neotropical species that occurs from the south central U. S. to southern South America. Lamas (2004) lists a second, undescribed species in the genus from Peru.
The Gulf Fritillary is a resident throughout the southern United States down into Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and South America.
Biogeographic Regions: nearctic (Native ); neotropical (Native )
occurs (regularly, as a native taxon) in multiple nations
National Distribution
United States
Origin: Native
Regularity: Regularly occurring
Currently: Present
Confidence: Confident
Type of Residency: Year-round
Global Range: (>2,500,000 square km (greater than 1,000,000 square miles)) Southernmost United States south through Mexico to Argentina. Also present in Hawaii. Sometimes emigrates north to Great Lakes and Rocky Mountains. Range greatly expanded with cultivation of host plants however not freeze hardy.
Physical Description
The Gulf Artillary has pointed forewings and a wing span of 2.0 to 2.5 inches. The upperside of the butterfly is bright orange with brown and black markings. The underside is a deeper color with distinct elongated silver spots. Females are darker with heavier markings.
Other Physical Features: ectothermic ; bilateral symmetry
The Gulf Fritillary prefers subtropical second growth, woodland edges, brushy fields, and city gardens.
Terrestrial Biomes: savanna or grassland ; forest ; rainforest ; scrub forest
Comments: Open fields, canyons, or even city gardens, with Passiflora hosts, particularly Passiflora incarnata. Not really in forest but does occur in more open southeastern pinelands. Permanent populations rquire virtually frost-free climate.
Non-Migrant: No. All populations of this species make significant seasonal migrations.
Locally Migrant: No. No populations of this species make local extended movements (generally less than 200 km) at particular times of the year (e.g., to breeding or wintering grounds, to hibernation sites).
Locally Migrant: No. No populations of this species make annual migrations of over 200 km.
Trophic Strategy
The Gulf Fritillary feeds on Maypops and other passion-vine species. Passion Flower is the larval foodplant.
Flowering Plants Visited by Agraulis vanillae in Illinois
(observations are from Fothergill & Vaughn; this butterfly is the Gulf Fritillary)
Asteraceae: Aster subulatus sn (FV); Fabaceae: Trifolium pratense sn (FV)
Insect activities:
sn = sucks nectar
Hilty, J. Editor. 2015. Insect Visitors of Illinois Wildflowers. World Wide Web electronic publication. illinoiswildflowers.info, version (09/2015)
See: Abbreviations for Insect Activities, Abbreviations for Scientific Observers, References for behavioral observations
Flowering Plants Visited by Agraulis vanillae in Illinois
(observations are from Fothergill & Vaughn; this butterfly is the Gulf Fritillary)
Asteraceae: Aster subulatus sn (FV); Fabaceae: Trifolium pratense sn (FV)
Population Biology
Number of Occurrences
Note: For many non-migratory species, occurrences are roughly equivalent to populations.
Estimated Number of Occurrences: 81 to >300
Global Abundance
10,000 to >1,000,000 individuals
Life History and Behavior
Life Cycle
Life History
Early stages: Eggs are yellow and approximately 1 x 0.8 mm (h x w). Females place eggs singly on leaves of the host plant. Mature larvae are approximately 1.2 cm long. Caterpillars are gregarious in small numbers (Brown, 1981).
Agraulis vanillae larva. © David Cappaert.
Agraulis vanillae larva getting ready to pupate (left, © Jerry A. Payne, USDA ARS), pupa (center, © Katja Schulz), freshly eclosed butterfly (right, © Jerry A. Payne, USDA ARS).
Agraulis occurs in scrubs and fields. Usually individuals fly rapidly. Females mate multiply, and adults roost at night in loose groups, lower than 2 m above the ground in grass blades and leaves (Brown, 1981).
Hostplant: Agraulis is polyphagous, and larvae feed primarily on plants from the subgenera Granadilla and Distephana (Passifloraceae) (Brown, 1981).
Males search for freshly emerged females. The eggs are laid singly on passion-vines. The egg of the Gulf Fritillary is yellow, oblong, and ribbed. Mature larvae are a dark brown or black with red-orange stripes and rows of complex black spines.
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Molecular Biology
Barcode data: Agraulis vanillae
The following is a representative barcode sequence, the centroid of all available sequences for this species.
There are 21 barcode sequences available from BOLD and GenBank.
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Statistics of barcoding coverage: Agraulis vanillae
Public Records: 13
Specimens with Barcodes: 68
Species With Barcodes: 1
Conservation Status
National NatureServe Conservation Status
United States
Rounded National Status Rank: N5 - Secure
NatureServe Conservation Status
Rounded Global Status Rank: G5 - Secure
Reasons: Widespread and common in Neotropics. Tolerates disturbance and uses open areas.
Degree of Threat: D : Unthreatened throughout its range, communities may be threatened in minor portions of the range or degree of variation falls within natural variation
Global Protection: Many to very many (13 to >40) occurrences appropriately protected and managed
Relevance to Humans and Ecosystems
No documented examples.
No documented examples.
Gulf fritillary
The Gulf fritillary or passion butterfly (Agraulis vanillae) is a bright orange butterfly of the family Nymphalidae and subfamily Heliconiinae. That subfamily was formerly set apart as a separate family, the Heliconiidae. The Heliconiinae are "longwing butterflies", and like other longwings this species does have long, rather narrow wings in comparison with other butterflies. It is not closely related to the true fritillaries, however. It is the only member of genus Agraulis.
The Gulf fritillary is a medium to large butterfly, with a wingspan of 6–9.5 cm (2.4–3.7 in). Its underwings are buff, with large silvery spots.[1] It takes its common name from its migration over the Gulf of Mexico.
The Gulf fritillary is commonly seen in parks and gardens, as well as in open country. Its range extends from Argentina north through Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean to the southern United States, as far north as the San Francisco Bay Area on the west coast. It is occasional farther north.[2]
The larva is a caterpillar which grows to approximately 4 cm (1.6 in) in length. It is bright orange in color and covered in rows of black spines. The spines are soft to the touch and do not sting, but the larva is poisonous if eaten. The larva feeds exclusively on species of passionflower, such as maypop (Passiflora incarnata), yellow passionflower (P. lutea), and running pop (P. foetida).
Black and orange stripes warn predators of the toxicity of the caterpillar which protects it from predators.[3] Many birds avoid it.[4] Some specialized insects such as paper wasps and pragmatists have been observed feeding on it, however, and larger caterpillars sometimes eat smaller ones. This species belongs to the "orange" Batesian mimicry complex.
The chrysalis is approximately 3 cm (1.2 in) long. It is mottled brown and looks like a dry leaf.
The cultivation of passionflowers has enabled the Gulf fritillary to extend its range, into California, for example.
When the time comes for the caterpillar to create its chrysalis it turns a greyish color and begins to spin a silk-like substance into a ball on top or against a malleable surface. It then attaches its rear end to the "silk" lump and hangs upside down in a "j" position. By small contractions of the muscles it begins to shed its skin and head revealing a soft pinkish tan form. Quickly the soft form hardens and becomes greyish brown. The chrysalis stays in this form for eleven to twenty-one days. After that period of time, a small crack begins to form at the tip of the chrysalis revealing the butterfly's head. It continues to slowly move down through the bottom of the chrysalis until its legs are free to cling onto the shell of the chrysalis and pull itself the rest of the way out. Much like the monarch butterfly, it begins to pump the fluids from its bulging abdomen into its shriveled wings. When its wings are fully expanded it releases excess fluids from its abdomen. For the next ten to fifteen minutes it stays still and allows its wings to dry. Finally it fans its wings out and takes flight.
- ^ Rauser, C. L., & Rutowski, R. L. (2003). Male-specific structures on the wings of the Gulf fritillary butterfly, Agraulis vanillae (Nymphalidae). Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society 57(4): 279–283.
- ^ Whan, P. W., & Belth, J. E. (1992). Second Ohio record of Agraulis vanillae (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae). Ohio Journal of Science 92(4): 121–122.
- ^ Ross, G. N., Fales, H. M., Lloyd, H. A., Jones, T., Sokoloski, E. A., Marshall, B. K., et al. (2001). Novel chemistry of abdominal defensive glands of nymphalid butterfly Agraulis vanillae. Journal of Chemical Ecology 27(6): 1219–1228.
- ^ Pinheiro, C. E. G. (1996). Palatability and escaping ability in Neotropical butterflies: tests with wild kingbirds (Tyrannus melancholicus, Tyrannidae). Biol. J. Linn. Soc. 59(4): 351–365. HTML abstract
- Darby, Gene (1958). What is a Butterfly. Chicago: Benefic Press. p. 36.
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Volume 24, Issue 4, September 2012
- SPECIAL ISSUE: GENERATION OF SUB-100 nm STRUCTURES BY NONLINEAR LASER-MATERIAL INTERATION
- Editorial
- Technical Articles
Femtosecond laser welded nanostructures and plasmonic devices24(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.2351/1.3695174View Description Hide Description
Nanojoining, a burgeoning research area, becomes a key manufacturing of complicated nanodevices with functional prefabricated components. In this work, various nanojoining methods are first reviewed. For nanojoining of Ag/Au nanoparticles, three methods are investigated comparatively. Thermal annealing shows a two-step solid state diffusion mechanism. Laser annealing by millisecond pulses displays the thermal activated solid state diffusion. Meanwhile, two effects have been identified in femtosecond laser irradiation with different laser intensities: photofragmentation at rather high intensity (∼1014 W/cm2) and nanojoining at low intensity (∼1010 W/cm2). The photofragmentation forms a large number of tiny nanoparticles with an average size of 10 nm. Control over irradiation conditions at intensities near 1010 W/cm2 results in nanojoining of most of the nanoparticles. This nanojoining is obtained through a nonthermal melting and a surface fusion welding. Joined Aunanoparticles are expected to have numerous applications, such as probes for surface enhance Raman spectroscopy.
Morphology of nanoscale structures on fused silica surfaces from interaction with temporally tailored femtosecond pulses24(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.2351/1.3697950View Description Hide Description
Laser control of two basic ionization processes on fused silica, i.e., multiphoton ionization and avalanche ionization, with temporally asymmetric pulse envelopes is investigated. Control leads to different final electron densities/energies as the direct temporal intensity profile and the time inverted intensity profile address the two ionization processes in a different fashion. This results in observed different thresholds for material modification on the surface as well as in reproducible lateral structures being an order of magnitude below the diffraction limit (down and below 100 nm at a numerical aperture of 0.5). In this contribution, the morphology of the resulting structures is discussed.
Optical trap assisted laser nanostructuring in the near-field of microparticles24(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.2351/1.4704853View Description Hide Description
Particle based near-field nanostructuring is an excellent possibility to overcome the optical diffraction limit in laser based material processing. In the near-field of microspheres which are irradiated with pulsed laser radiation, it is possible to generate nanoholes with diameters below 100 nm using a laser wavelength of 800 nm. To improve this approach, it is possible to position the microparticles with an optical trap to generate arbitrary structure geometries. In this paper, the authors describe the basic principle of optical trap assisted nanostructuring and present simulational and experimental results demonstrating the potential of this innovative nanoscale optical material processing technology.
Development of functional sub-100 nm structures with 3D two-photon polymerization technique and optical methods for characterization24(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.2351/1.4712151View Description Hide Description
Investigations of two-photon polymerization (TPP) with sub-100 nm in the structuring resolution are presented by using photosensitive sol-gel material. The high photosensitivity of this material allows for TPP using a large variety in laser pulse durations covering a range between sub-10 fs and ≈140 fs. In this study, the authors demonstrate TPP structuring to obtain sub-100 nm in resolution by different approaches, namely, by adding a cross-linker to the material and polymerization with sub-10 fs short pulses. Additionally, a simulation and model based characterization method for periodic sub-100 nm structures was implemented and applied in an experimental white light interference Fourier-Scatterometry setup.
3D-steering and superfocusing of second-harmonic radiation through plasmonic nano antenna arrays24(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.2351/1.4712171View Description Hide Description
Second-harmonic generation (SHG) of light at nanoparticles provides the possibility to generate light (of a desired frequency) in-situ instead of introducing it by focusing an external light beam. Our theoretical study provides steering SHG light through the superposition of the radiation from a number of nanoparticles which are arranged in a circle. The authors assume cone-shaped or rod-shaped nanoparticles. Their radiation can be modeled as radiating dipoles. The superposition of their fields yields a "hot spot" with a full width at half-maximum of around 100 nm. Even more important, the position of the hot spot within the circular arrangement of nanoantennas can be adjusted in the xy plane simply by changing the incident angle of the exciting beam.
Femtosecond laser-induced periodic surface structures24(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.2351/1.4712658View Description Hide Description
The formation of laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSS) in different materials (metals, semiconductors, and dielectrics) upon irradiation with linearly polarized fs-laser pulses (τ ∼ 30–150 fs, λ ∼ 800 nm) in air environment is studied experimentally and theoretically. In metals, predominantly low-spatial-frequency-LIPSS with periods close to the laser wavelength λ are observed perpendicular to the polarization. Under specific irradiation conditions, high-spatial-frequency-LIPSS with sub-100-nm spatial periods (∼λ/10) can be generated. For semiconductors, the impact of transient changes of the optical properties to the LIPSS periods is analyzed theoretically and experimentally. In dielectrics, the importance of transient excitation stages in the LIPSS formation is demonstrated experimentally using (multiple) double-fs-laser-pulse irradiation sequences. A characteristic decrease of the LIPSS periods is observed for double-pulse delays of less than 2 ps.
Laser-assisted nanofabrication of carbon nanostructures24(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.2351/1.4716046View Description Hide Description
An overview of laser-assisted techniques developed in our group for fabricatingcarbonnanostructures, including two-dimensional graphene, one-dimensional carbon nanotubes, and zero-dimensional carbon nanoonions, is presented. Unique laser-material interactions provide versatile possibilities in fabricatingcarbonnanostructures, including localized heating, direct laser writing, tip-enhanced optical near-field effect,polarization, ablation, resonant excitation, precise energy delivery, and mask-free direct patterning. Rapid single-step fabrication of graphene patterns was achieved using laser directing writing. Parallel integration of single-walled carbon nanotubes was realized by making use of tip-enhanced optical near-field effect. High-quality carbon nanoonions were obtained through laser resonant excitation of precursor molecules.
Nanogratings in fused silica: Formation, control, and applications24(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.2351/1.4718561View Description Hide Description
The authors investigated the formation of periodic subwavelength structures, so-called nanogratings, in the volume of fused silica. These self-organized structures emerge upon irradiation with ultrashort laser pulses, undergoing three distinct stages of growth from randomly distributed nanostructures to extended domains with uniform periodicity. The experiments revealed that the cumulative action of subsequent laser pulses is mediated by dangling-bond type defects. On shorter time scales, transient self trapped excitons may significantly enhance the formation process. Nanogratings exhibit an extremely large temperature stability up to 1150 °C. In combination with the possibility to precisely tune their form birefringence, nanogratings provide a powerful tool to realize, thermally stable complex phase elements.
Sub-100 nm material processing and imaging with a sub-15 femtosecond laser scanning microscope24(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.2351/1.4718858View Description Hide Description
Low mean powers of 1–10 mW are sufficient for material nanoprocessing when using femtosecond laser microscopes. In particular, near infrared 12 fs laser pulses at peak TW/cm2 intensities, picojoule pulse energies, and 85 MHz repetition rate have been employed. Three-dimensional two-photonlithography as well as direct multiphotonablation have been performed. Subwavelength sub-100 nm cuts have been realized in photoresists, silicon wafers, glass, polymers, metals, and biological targets. When reducing the mean power to the microwatt range, nondestructive two-photonimaging was performed with the same setup taking advantage of the broad laser emission spectrum. Multiphoton microscopes based on low-cost ultracompact sub-20 fs laser sources may become novel nonlinear optical tools for highly precise nanoprocessing and two-photonimaging.
In-process measuring procedure for sub-100 nm structures24(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.2351/1.4719936View Description Hide Description
Fast and nondestructive laser light scatteringmeasurements characterize the quality of surfaces with sub-100 nm structures during the production process. The aim is to detect defective surface structures. The measurement procedure is based on a primary comparison of measuredspeckle patterns with a multitude of numerically calculated speckle patterns caused by defect-free and defective surface structures. The comparison shows characteristic light scattering effects, which have to be detected by the in-process measurement setup. An efficient rigorous algorithm, implemented on a graphics processing unit, calculates the scattered light intensity distributions within reasonable computing times. The measurements are performed with an angle resolved light scatteringmeasurement setup. The measuring procedure is applied to zinc oxide nanograss surfaces.
Direct laser writing-mediated generation of standardized topographies for dental implant surface optimization24(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.2351/1.4728135View Description Hide Description
The functionalization of dental implants, aiming at the improvement of long-term acceptance, is of pivotal interest in dental research. Bone, connective tissue, and oral epithelium are in direct contact to the implant surface and exhibit distinct requirements for proper growth and differentiation. The authors applied direct laser writing and atomic layer deposition for the generation of TiO2-coated micro and nanostructures which were subsequently tested for colonization and growth behavior of SaOs-2 cells, an osteosarcoma cell line revealing osteoblastic properties. Structures composed of rigid posts and flexible rods provide a matrix, which—when spaced adequately—favor the three-dimensional growth and proliferation of SaOs-2 cells. The results provide a proof of concept for the optimization of dental implant surfaces using generic techniques which deliver highly standardized structure motifs supporting the biological functions of the tissues affected.
Synthesis of hybrid microgels by coupling of laser ablation and polymerization in aqueous medium24(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.2351/1.4730803View Description Hide Description
Loading microgels with bioactive nanoparticles (NPs) often requires multiple synthesis and purification steps, and organic solvents or precursors that are difficult to remove from the gel. Hence, a fast and aqueous synthesis procedure would facilitate the synthesis of inorganic–organic hybrid microgels. Two microgel compounds were hybridized with laser-generated zinc oxide (ZnO) NPs prepared in a single-step procedure. ZnO NPs were formed by laser ablation in liquid, while the polymermicrogels were synthesized in-situ inside the ablation chamber. Further, the authors report the preparation of two different microgel systems. The first one was produced without the use of chemical initiator forming hydrogels with ZnO NPs and diffuse morpholgy. Typical microgelcolloids were also synthesized via a conventional chemical method in a preheated reaction chamber. The existence of microgelcolloids partially loaded with ZnO NPs was confirmed in a transmission electron microscopy investigation. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic measurements and dynamic light scattering verify the formation of polymercolloids. These initial results indicate the application potential of laser ablation in microgel precursor solution for the fabrication of polymeric carriers for inorganic nanoparticles. Preliminary biological tests using zinc chloride demonstrated negative dose effects on primary cell culture with zinc concentrations above 200 μM but no noticeable influence at 100 μM.
Nano structures via laser interference patterning for guided cell growth of neuronal cells24(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.2351/1.4730804View Description Hide Description
Laser interference patterning is a versatile tool for the fabrication of nano patterns. For this study, regular nano line patterns with feature sizes between 100 and 1000 nm were produced on polymers polyimide, polyetheretherketone, and polydimethylsiloxane.Cell culture experiments with B35 neuronal cells revealed the alignment of cellular extensions along nano grooves of different feature sizes. Especially, when feature depth exceeds a distinct threshold (aspect ratio > 0.6), more than 50% of cells are oriented parallel, i.e., within angles of 0°–30° to the direction of the line pattern. The presented techniques enable new materials to be processed and offer a promising approach for nerve repair in the central nervous system.
Materials and technologies for fabrication of three-dimensional microstructures with sub-100 nm feature sizes by two-photon polymerization24(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.2351/1.4730807View Description Hide Description
The fabrication of sub-100 nm feature sizes in large-scale three-dimensional (3D) geometries by two-photon polymerization requires a precise control of the polymericreactions as well as of the intensity distribution of the ultrashort laser pulses. The authors, therefore, investigate the complex interplay of photoresist, processing parameters, and focusing optics. New types of inorganic– organic hybrid polymers are synthesized and characterized with respect to achievable structure sizes and their degree of crosslinking. For maintaining diffraction-limited focal conditions within the 3D processing region, a special hybrid optics is developed, where spatial and chromatic aberrations are compensated by a diffractive optical element. Feature sizes below 100 nm are demonstrated.
Structural study of near-field ablation close to plasmon-resonant nanotriangles24(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.2351/1.4731304View Description Hide Description
The optical near fields in close vicinity to plasmonic nanoscale objects show a considerable enhancement of the electrical field and are localized to dimensions much less than the wavelength of light. The authors show that an ablation process caused by the near-field enhancement of femtosecond laser pulses pattern the substrate below gold nanotriangles is a way to image the near-field distribution with a resolution below 20 nm. The mechanism of ablation studied by pulsed x-ray scattering reveals the nonthermal nature of the process.
Cellular reactions toward nanostructured silicon surfaces created by laser ablation24(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.2351/1.4732594View Description Hide Description
Silicon wafers were structured with a femtosecond laser on the cm2 scale with high spatial frequency laser-induced periodic surface structures. These areas are characterized by regular parallel ripples with a period of the order of 100 nm. The particular ripple spacing is determined by the illumination wavelength of the tunable femtosecond laser. The cellular reaction to the structuredsilicon wafers and to the same materials, coated with calcium phosphate nanoparticles by electrophoretic deposition, was studied using L929 fibroblasts, human mesenchymal stem cells, and epithelial cells. The cells adhered uniformly to structured and unprocessed areas after seeding but significantly preferred the unstructured silicon after 48 h. This behavior disappeared after coating the structuredsurface with calcium phosphate nanoparticles.
Experimental and theoretical investigation on fs-laser-induced nanostructure formation on thin gold films24(2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.2351/1.4734048View Description Hide Description
In this paper, the authors report on the formation of nanobumps and nanojets on thin goldfilms, induced by single fs-laser pulse irradiation. Experimental results on the structure size and shape depending on the pulse energy and the pulse duration are presented. For the first time, the process of short laser pulse nanostructuring on thin metal films was modeled by molecular dynamic simulations on the scale directly accessible in the experiments. Additionally, pump-probe experiments were performed for in-situ visualization of the structure formation.


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Meg Dumped Russell, Not Vice-Versa
In its new cover story on Meg Ryan, 39, PEOPLE gets the goods on her breakup with "Gladiator" hunk Russell Crowe, 37. By late December of last year, the magazine reports, colleagues and friends noticed a cooling of the couple's public ardor. "I think it was your typical costar fling, destined to run its course and burn out," says one crewmember of the couple's movie, "Proof." But in fact, says a friend of Ryan's, Crowe's affection was only burning brighter: "Russell wanted to marry Meg and have kids with her." For her part, she adds, Ryan felt that Crowe's attention and gifts -- including a puppy and a vintage 1963 Buick Riviera -- were "too much too soon. It was overwhelming." In spite of having spent the Christmas holidays apart, Crowe still hoped to salvage the relationship, says Ryan's friend. When Ryan turned down Crowe's request to accompany him to the Golden Globes on Jan. 21, the surly star showed up late, left early and, reportedly ended the evening at the Hotel Bel-Air with Courtney Love. More disturbing to Ryan was his failure to publicly deny the Russell-dumped-Meg reports. "Nobody corrected the misperception," the friend says. "He never came to her aid. It still works to humiliate her."


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Algorithmic Exposure and CVA for Exotic Derivatives
Alexandre Antonov
Serguei Issakov
Serguei Mechkov
November 17, 2011
We develop the algorithmic approach for Counterparty exposure calculation and automate its application to arbitrary complicated instruments. Assuming that the portfolio is priced by the backward (American) Monte-Carlo method, our approach allows calculating the credit exposure as a pricing by-product, essentially without modifications in the usual pricing procedure.
In particular, for the exposure calculation of callable instruments we manage to avoid a cumbersome aggregation of exercise indicators, applying them sequentially in parallel with the main pricing.
We explain how the obtained exposure can be integrated into the Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA), based on the extension of the pricing model with a Counterparty credit component.
The presented approach to the exposure computation is formulated in an arbitrary probability measure. To perform the measure change we use the cross-currency model semantics and calibrate the model to the real-world measure using indexes projections.
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Keywords: Credit Exposure, Credit Valuation Adjustment, CVA, American Monte Carlo, backwards pricing, exotic detivatives
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LOS ANGELES — Nicolas Cage sued his former business manager for $20 million on Friday, claiming bad advice and mismanagement led him toward financial ruin.
Cage filed the lawsuit against Samuel J. Levin and his firm.
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