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The dictionary defines calibration as: "to determine by measurement or comparison with a standard; the correct value for each balance reading on a device." Risk assessment is an integral aspect of each day for lab managers and technicians. But, have you considered the importance of, and the risks associated with the calibration of your balance and the accuracy that is provided?
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Stephen Wilent ([email protected]) is laboratory solutions consultant at Mettler Toledo.
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WASHINGTON -- Lisa Jackson's nomination to become the next administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency appeared headed toward confirmation today as a Senate panel began considering President-elect Barak Obama's choice for the nation's top environmental post.
The former commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and current chief of staff to Gov. John Corzine received a warm welcome from members of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and there was bipartisan support for the nomination. A vote could come any time after Obama's inauguration on Tuesday.
Polled outside the hearing room, the panel's two top ranking Republicans, Sen. James Inhofe of Oklahoma and Sen. George Voinovich of Ohio, said they expected Jackson's nomination to clear the committee: "I think she will be confirmed, yes," Voinovich said
"There are always going to be questions raised with anyone who has been around as long as she has, but with her the positives are overwhelming. She will be confirmed, no doubt," said Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.), a member of panel who introduced Jackson during today's session.
"I come to this moment ready, able and eager to serve our country and the president-elect and mindful of the awesome responsibility of protecting health and the environment," Jackson told the panel.
Jackson promised to aggressively pursue Obama's five key environmental objectives: reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, reduce other air pollutants, address toxic chemicals, clean up hazardous waste sites and protect water.
"These five problems are tough, but so is our resolve to conquer them. Knowing the bright minds at EPA and the determination and spirit of the American people, we will," Jackson said.
She also said the agency will revive a long stalled recommendation that it examine the nation's coal ash disposal sites, after a pair of spills in Alabama and Tennessee that released millions of gallons of toxic sludge into the environment. The sites are used to store waste from coal-burning power plants and are subject to state, rather than federal, regulations.
Like all EPA decisions, Jackson said, the issue should be examined on science alone, independent of political factors.
"If I am confirmed, political appointees will not compromise the integrity of EPA's technical experts to advance particular regulatory outcomes," said Jackson, a Princeton educated chemical and environmental engineer. "Science must be the backbone of what EPA does."
Critics have long complained political considerations, particularly the interests of industry, have trumped environmental factors at EPA during the Bush administration.
Senators from both parties were warm in welcoming Jackson, their questions aimed more at Obama's environmental policies than at her record. Republicans expressed concern the new administration might champion tough environmental regulations at the expense of industry and economy.
"We support protecting the environment, but also support protecting the family budget," said Sen. Kit Bond (R-Mo.). "We are potentially looking at a devastating depression, we can't support plans that raise the price of gasoline."
Inhofe, meanwhile, expressed particular concerns about Obama's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which scientists believe contribute to climate change.
"I have serious concerns about the timing and troubling implications that further regulation could have on our already fragile economy. Those concerns are shared by many across the country," he said.
Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), who joined in introducing Jackson to the panel, said she will bring a measure of New Jersey toughness to the job. Invoking the motto "New Jersey, only the strong survive," Menendez said "Lisa Jackson has not only survived, she has thrived."
Jackson, 46, would be the EPA's 12th administrator, its first African-American woman administrator and the second New Jersey official to assume the post, following the stormy 2½-year tenure of former Republican Gov. Christie Whitman at the beginning of the first Bush administration.
She would replace Stephen Johnson, a 27-year agency veteran who, despite his credentials as a career scientist and federal regulator, has been criticized by environmentalists for pursuing White House goals on climate change and other issues.
Jackson, meanwhile, enjoys the backing of major environmental groups.
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"She came and saw our problem, then she didn't just turn her back on us when she went back to Trenton. She supported us, so we're here to support her," said Vivian Milligan, one of the representatives.
Jackson, a resident of East Windsor, brings to the job a resume that includes 20 years as an environmental regular, including 16 years at EPA and nearly three years with the state DEP.
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Music has been with us since man decided he could kick up his heels, or so I opine. I love a lot of things about life and two of those things are little children and music.
You most likely won't find me rattling my bones to rap music. Rap music is not in my wheel house.
As mentioned before I try to go dancin' each and every weekend. Why? I love C&W music and I love to dance. On Saturday nights at the dance hall a feller comes on before the band and brings his recorded music and then sings some of the most popular songs. He is quite good.
Back to children. As my dance partner and I were doing a little two step we came upon a wee child about three years of age, I'm guessing. She was standing on the edge of the dance floor watching intently as the couples danced by or so we thought. As we passed by her we both leaned down to see if she would take our hand and dance along with us. She pulled her little arms in close and the look she gave us said, "I don't talk to or dance with strangers!"
When the music ended we went back to the table and this little doll remained in that one little spot she had picked out. I noticed that she was not zoned in on any dancers, but the cowboy singer. She looked down at the floor and began to take little tiny steps, maybe not over three inches at a time. Slowly but surly she made her way out on the dance floor, one tiny step at a time.
By now almost everyone in the place had cast their attention in her direction. It was almost as if she was sayin', "If I take little bitty steps no one will ever realize that I have moved."
Finally she had gotten to within three to four feet of Alan, the singer. I got his attention and motioned for him to sing to her. He got down on one knee and the words of his song, "I love you just the way you are." She stood like a love sick puppy just staring at him without moving a muscle. She had found her man. His music had moved her so much she just had to be in his presence.
When the song was over Alan took her hand and bowed to her and everyone cheered and clapped.
Her mom, who was having dinner with her husband and another child a few tables back decided it was time to get her daughter collected before she created any problems. When this little doll realized her mom was coming after her she took off and tried to hide behind some sound equipment. She was finally taken back to the family's table, but not without some issues.
That was the highlight of my evening watching this little girl be so affected by "the sound of music." I realize, gentle readers that not everyone is affected by music as so many of us are. That's OK!
When I was maybe four or five I would take one of those wooden Coke cases and turn it upside down and then step upon it. That was my stage. With an empty bottle I would pretend to be one of the Philsbury Dough Boys, a singing group which was popular on the radio back in the 40s. That was over 65 years ago and not much has changed. I couldn't sing then and certainly cannot now. Still, the right song can put me on top of my game.
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The Acadiana Area Activity and Resource Center in Crowley took part in the Night of Arts Saturday, April 4th.
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The Acadia Activity Center was blessed with a showing by upcoming artist Jacob Clostio.
At times during the night the little pink house at 1314 Pakerson rocked with a standing room only crowd of local area writers and artists who had come to see the first one man show by this nonconformist artist entitled "A Show By Jacob Clostio".
This young artist doesn't follow the rules set forth by the art world and does his own thing and has a fresh look on all subjects. From not centering a specimen work in the center of the page to running a work completely off a page, he does it his own way.
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You can still view the remaining art from the show Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Acadiana Area Activity center located at 1314 Parkerson Avenue. All prints are still available for purchase so pick up one for yourself while they last.
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Facebook's claim to fame is its power to "connect you with the people around you."
But with nearly a billion users, experts say those connections are causing a growing number of marital separations.
Attorney Keith Dennen, a social media specialist, said these days, Facebook has nearly replaced the need for costly private investigators in divorce proceedings.
"Now, all we got to do is sit at our desk and find out all the things that you are doing," he said.
New studies estimate more than a third of all divorce filings last year contained the word "Facebook."
And more than 80 percent of U.S. divorce attorneys say they've seen a rise in the number of cases involving social networking.
"If you are a spouse who has been wronged or you suspect something is going on, this is a great way to find out if it is," attorney Elizabeth Garrett said.
"What they are putting out there to see, that may sway a judge's opinion when they are considering the best interests of the children," she added.
Meanwhile, Facebook may soon be available to younger users. But, not everyone is a fan.
"I know a woman who has 8-year-old twins," concerned mother Angela Stacey said. "Both of her children have Facebook, and they both posted inappropriate photos. And they're girls. At 8 years old."
Facebook's policy currently only allows those ages 13 and up to sign up for an account, although some kids are finding ways to sign up anyway.
Now, the social networking giant is looking to legally expand its audience to younger children by giving parents control of the accounts.
"There needs to be a lot of supervision and that is just not possible in this day and age," child psychiatrist Dr. Laura Davies said.
"If this kid is online and makes some inappropriate connections, it can lead to long-term dangers that really harm [him or her] the rest of their lives," she explained.
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Crews are working to reopen parts of Interstate 80, including a northbound connector to the interstate in Cordelia near Fairfield, after a big rig carrying tomatoes overturned Wednesday morning.
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This ingredient is found in numerous processed foods, and I don't consider it to be overly harmful in the grand scheme of things. This is especially true when you look at the small fraction of overall consumption we are talking about here with protein powders.
Some people have actually used it as a supplement because it's high choline content which is an important water soluble nutrient associated with heart health and brain development. The only reason to even begin thinking of not choosing a product containing soy lecithin would be if you are overly sensitive to soy. It doesn't sound like that is the case here though...
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Perhaps it is because I've grown tired of partying that I try to avoid the over- commercialized New Year celebration and instead felt drawn to the uncomplicated grounds of wilderness. I appreciate being surrounded by an atmosphere where I can feel the touch of nature that will provide ultimate healing towards one's soul.
As I was on my way to plan my itinerary for solo hiking Torres Del Paine in Chile, my friend Nate Mook posted the information about TEDxAdventure. Maybe it's a coincidence, maybe it's fate, or maybe it's just another one of these hints that life provides you from time to time; there are things in life that will lead to more self-discovery. We gravitate towards the events that will alter our self-healing and further our worldly endeavors. After all, it was my first TED event back in 2010 that ultimately changed my life.
This was definitely a memorable trip. I find that as I grow older, good memories are harder and harder to come by; what was once extraordinary now becomes a mundane act that we are too accustomed to. This trip was different, though. It provided me with not just a glimpse of the jungle life, but also many memories that I will treasure for the rest of my life. The understanding of jungle farming, skinny dipping with thirty other people, horseback riding in the jungle, rock diving in paradise hole, and a sweet ending that took place on a rooftop party on New Year's Eve with friends that I've bonded over past week was nothing short of an amazing time.
The lesson I've learned from the trip is that inefficiency must often be present in order to find real connections and a genuine experience. Unlike many other TEDxAdventure attendees that post in the group, I didn't really build up much anticipation for this event. My life had been too efficient and redundant to the point where I simply have to get up and finish my work on time, and all the other hassles in life such as laundry and cleaning life will be taken care of. My food intake mainly involves blending fruit and vegetable shakes, so that I can provide myself with more nutritional meals in a shorter period of time. After our first night of arriving at Kalu Yala Camp, I've realized that a routine lifestyle can be counter-productive in life, leading to a void that can only be filled by genuine contentment. I continue to harbor the belief that in order to obtain friendship and human resolution, you must save yourself time to do things you love rather than become swept up in having a corporate conduct in all aspects of life. We live in a world with so many stories to reap, so much knowledge to absorb, so many people to genuinely bond with, and so many memories to live.
The experience I gained at the TEDxAdventure left me with memories to last several lifetimes. As Salman Rushdie once said, "Memory is a way of telling you what's important to you." May this adventure be a marvelous memory for all those who took part in it.
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This is Megyn Kelly of Fox News. She was just selected one of GQ magazine's news personalities of the year.
The interview is interesting. She brags about being on the number one news network, infers that sometimes Glenn Beck does misinform people, and does not think that President Obama is a Muslim.
Based on the comments below the piece, no one really cares about what she thinks. My guess is that the photo took all of the attention.
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Welcome to ESPNNewYork.com! On Friday, New York Knicks writer Jared Zwerling stops by to chat about the team.
Zwerling has covered the Knicks for ESPNNewYork since 2010. He is also an NBA contributor to ESPN.com and writes for ESPN High School. Prior to ESPN, Zwerling worked for Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports and started his career with the NBA in 2004, upon graduating from New York University.
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Jared Zwerling (12:58 PM)
Chatting in two minutes ... here we go!
J del rio (Hialeah)
How can we possibly get o.j mayo? Can it be done?
Jared Zwerling (1:03 PM)
First, we have to see how the Knicks are going to acquire Jason Kidd -- an outright signing or via a sign-and-trade. That will be a better indication of what kind of money the Knicks have. O.J. Mayo is a $5 million level player, so I'm not sure he'll accept a mid-level deal. The Knicks may have to engage in a sign-and-trade, and would that include Shumpert? Shumpert was likely going to be included in the sign-and-trade for Nash. Also, the Knicks have to decide what they're going to do about J.R. Smith. If they let him walk, they'll have more money for a guy like Mayo. We'll see what happens.
Clint G. (Midland, TX)
I know that Stoudemire is a tirless workout warrior and I don't doubt his dedication one bit, but it seems his biggest weakness are his hands. Seems to miss a lot of hot passes and rebounds careen off his fingers, etc. He needs some drills for that. What do you think? Fair asessment?
Jared Zwerling (1:05 PM)
Yes, you're a bit right about that. He has smaller hands than most bigs and he plays better when he catches the ball in isolation when he has more time to control the ball. The plan is that he'll be working with Hakeem Olajuwon in August, by the way. Maybe that will help some more.
Clint G. (Midland, TX)
Don't the Knicks have to re-sign Jared Jeffries, if only to be the guy to take charges from LeBron (if they'd ever call one)? Championship or not he wasn't hitting many clutch J's in the finals, etc.
Jared Zwerling (1:07 PM)
They don't have to, but it's likely they will. The Knicks supported Jeffries going to Germany to get that unique knee therapy and now Jeffries says he's feeling much better. At the veteran's minimum, he'd be great to have coming off the bench. Kenyon Martin is a possibility. Maybe even Elton Brand if he clears the amnesty wires, but I doubt he'll be available. However, someone who works closely with him said he would be open to the veteran's minimum. Keep in mind he'll still make money from his Sixers deal.
Ryan (New York)
Jared, who do you see the Knicks filling out the rest of their roster with. What are the key names a Knick fan might be seeing in the future?
Jared Zwerling (1:09 PM)
Well, most of the roster will be pretty locked up: Amare, Carmelo, Tyson, Lin, Smith, Kidd, Novak, Jeffries and White. The Knicks will match Lin, no doubt about that to me and many others I've spoken with. Douglas, Jordan and Harrellson are all trade bait for now, and out of those three, Douglas will likely not be back. If Jeffries re-signs, the Knicks focus has to be on locking up a third-string point guard and another shooting guard.
Lance (Long Island, NY)
A backup PF/C better than Jared Jeffries is an important position that I don't hear much about the Knicks addressing, Do they have any players in mind that can be an insurance policy for Amare?
Jared Zwerling (1:11 PM)
Agreed. I've written a lot about Jeffries' significance to this team. Letting him go would be foolish. But Jeffries told me he's testing the market and weighing offers. He could get paid more than the veteran's minimum, and if he comes back to New York next season, he'll be making a financial sacrifice. But that's the kind of guy he is. He's humble. He realizes that $1.4 million is still great money, and he enjoys playing for the Knicks and loves New York City. The Knicks need him for defensive support behind Tyson and especially Amare.
bkimgerv (Interweb)
Hi Jared-thanks for the chat - breaks up the day perfectly! Can you tell us what the deal with Jerome Jordan's development to date? I know he was raw when drafted, but what kind of progress has he made? Where is he relative to where he needs to be to get regular burn on this team? Or is something else keeping him from getting time?
Jared Zwerling (1:13 PM)
In practice, he always looks good. Blocks shots. Hits threes. I haven't heard how his development is going this summer. I'll let you know how he looks next week when I'm in Vegas for the Summer League. But don't be surprised if he's traded soon. The Knicks are focused on winning now. If they can land a veteran big or shooting guard, they'll gladly trade Jordan. They're not in waiting mode.
Nick (Hell's Kitchen, NYC)
Have you heard of any names of guys who will be on Knicks Summer League Roster?
Jared Zwerling (1:15 PM)
Final roster coming Monday. As of now, Toney Douglas, Jerome Jordan, Josh Harrellson, Chris Copeland and Chris Smith, J.R.'s younger brother. Douglas wasn't asked to play, but he wanted to.
Berk (South Beach)
what are the chances to pick up Camby? It's well publicized he wants to start, but won't for a contender. A Bench of Kidd, Camby, Novak, JR is very, vey enticing
Jared Zwerling (1:18 PM)
Because Camby will probably be too expensive -- and as you mentioned, his priority is to start, which his agent told me directly -- I think the Knicks' priority should be re-signing Jeffries and then doing a sign-and-trade or using their mid-level exception to grab a solid shooting guard. O.J. Mayo or Randy Foye? Courtney Lee or Sonny Weems at the lower financial level? Those are some of the names out there. The Knicks should also use a veteran's minimum to lock up a third-string point guard. Mike Bibby? Mike James? John Lucas III? Keyon Dooling? Those are some possibilities.
Shuja (San Francisco, CA)
Is there anything going on with Pablo Prigioni? Might be a nice third-string point guard.
Jared Zwerling (1:18 PM)
Or him as a third-string point guard.
Paul (NJ)
Was the Jason Kidd move a sign and trade?
Jared Zwerling (1:19 PM)
Not confirmed yet. I spoke with Marc Stein, who broke the story, and he's not sure when that'll be confirmed. It could be an outright signing or a sign-and-trade.
Andrew (Chicago)
Who do You see the Knicks getting as a 3rd string PG and SG to replace Landry Fields?
Jared Zwerling (1:21 PM)
Let's see what happens first. I spoke with someone close to Landry and he said that Landry still loves the Knicks and New York and he'll be watching closely to see if the Knicks will match. Lin and Fields have talked about playing together again, but the money the Raptors were offering Fields was just too much to pass up. If he stays with Toronto, I'm sure he'll be happy, but I think he'll be happier if he's back in New York playing with Lin, who's a near-lock to return.
Andrew (Philly)
How much Salary can Knicks add before Dolan says NO more?
Jared Zwerling (1:23 PM)
Well, the real issue will be matching Jeremy Lin's back-loaded contract. That will give the Knicks luxury tax ramifications in 2014 and 2015, when you also consider Amare, Tyson and Carmelo's contracts. But owner James Dolan won't worry about that. Also, Lin is a unique player on and off the court. I'd be shocked if the Knicks don't match.
Clint G. "The Showstoppa" (Midland, TX)
Have you talked to Landry Fields about his offer sheet? Does he realize it's a little exorbitant?
Jared Zwerling (1:23 PM)
I have not spoken with him directly. But it's free agency. Many contracts are too much.
Spencer (Montana)
Lin doesn't fit the offense why would New York match?
Jared Zwerling (1:25 PM)
I disagree. He proved in New York in those 25 games or so that he can push the ball and make plays in the halfcourt offense. You want a point guard who can operate in both systems, and Lin can do that.
Corey (Harlem)
How critical is this year for Melo? If the Knicks are one and done in the playoffs, will it be time to say the Melo trade was a mistake and trade him?
Jared Zwerling (1:28 PM)
Very critical. I'll say this now: He needs to have the best complete season of his career. Not just scoring, but consistent defense and bringing more of a floor vision. He's already dedicated himself to training this summer, dropping 12 pounds. So I like what I see from him so far. I think he really respects Mike Woodson and that coach-player relationship should positively impact the entire team.
Jose (Bushwick, Brooklyn)
Am I crazy or is JR Smith wildly underpaid? This guy is better than guys like Jamal Crawford and Landry Fields and Nick Young, yet he makes less than half of what they make. Wouldn't it be wise for him to leave? I can see DAL making an offer.
Jared Zwerling (1:30 PM)
While Smith is streaky, when the Knicks are healthy and he's not asked to do too much, I think Smith will find his way as a 3-point shooter and perimeter defender. While he's not on Shumpert's level, he improved defensively under Woodson. He always played hard towards the end of the season. I'll always remember how physical he was with LeBron James during the first round of the playoffs. Smith's intensity increased under Woodson. He just needs to work on his shot selection and driving to the basket more instead of relying on fallaway jumpers. But, like I said, with a healthy and deep roster around him, I think he can flourish more with defined roles. There's no questioning his 3-point shot; one of the best in the game. If he came back, he'd be a luxury to the Knicks.
Matt (Rutgers)
Any word on Danny Green? He would be an AWESOME fit as the starting two guard while J.R. Smith and Kidd come off the bench.
Jared Zwerling (1:32 PM)
I would say he's off the Knicks' radar. A pay day is coming for Green, probably similar to what Fields got if I had to guess.
Vinnie (ATL)
How is Kidd and Woodson going to work out together? The did have a brush up during a Hawks game a few years back.
Jared Zwerling (1:35 PM)
Baron Davis and Woodson got along really well. Also, Woodson got along fine with Mike Bibby. Woodson respects the elder point guards a lot. I see Kidd and Woodson getting along just fine. Kidd didn't sign with the Knicks expecting to be in first command. He understands it could be Lin's team and Kidd will do what's necessary. I think Woodson commands the respect of players well. He's a player's coach; that's his strength.
Adam (NY)
If Toney Douglas isn't in the Jason Kidd trade where else could he be sent to and what could the knicks get for him?
Jared Zwerling (1:37 PM)
Either a big man or shooting guard -- two needs on the team. But Douglas won't be the only one included. Jordan and Harrellson would likely be shipped out too because the Knicks would look to land a legit player.
Jose (Bushwick, Brooklyn)
Do you think JR Smith is underpaid compared to what other guys like the ones I mentioned are making?
Jared Zwerling (1:38 PM)
I would say he is. His numbers and abilities would put him in the $5 million range.
Jared Zwerling (1:39 PM)
I think it was close between the Knicks and Suns, but I don't think it was as close between the Knicks and Steve Nash. He really made it seem like his kids were a priority, being close to them, so why would he come all the way to New York?
Jared Zwerling (1:39 PM)
haha VERY! And it will continue ...
Vinnie (ATL)
Players coach? Really? Living in ATL, he berated the Hawks' players every chance he got. I hope Woodson learned from his time as the Hawks coach.
Jared Zwerling (1:41 PM)
Most of the Knicks player this past year said they were drawn to Woodson's ability to mesh with them.
Vinnie (ATL)
Are the Knicks management team at all worried about the buzz Brooklyn is creating? NY is a Knicks town, but Brooklyn seems to be getting all the buzz.
Jared Zwerling (1:42 PM)
Maybe if Dwight Howard comes to the Nets. The Knicks are still on top, especially if they retain Lin, which is almost a near guarantee.
Ryan (Queens)
Wouldn't Nate Robinson be perfect as a combo guard off the bench with this group? He could be a 3rd PG, and SG insurance.
Jared Zwerling (1:45 PM)
Robinson wants to play, so you can forget third-string point guard. He developed well last season in Golden State. I don't see him at shooting guard on the Knicks.
Carlos (Dominican Republic)
What do you like more.. Lin/Kidd with Shumpert or Nash/Lin but without shumpert? I rather the first one, i think shumpert have a lot of potential and NYK did right to keep him.
Jared Zwerling (1:46 PM)
Lin, Kidd and Shumpert for sure. You can't replace Shumpert's perimeter defense -- needed for a deep playoff run. He's also going to develop well on offense.
Drew (New Jersy)
Jared - what determines whether the Kidd signing is an outright signing or a sign 'n trade? And who decides, why would each side want one vs the other, etc.? I'm just naive to the process
Jared Zwerling (1:47 PM)
The GMs involved, like anything else.
Sal (ATL)
Any chance the Knicks make a run at Elton Brand?
Jared Zwerling (1:49 PM)
I doubt he clears the amnesty wires. A team under the salary cap, which is allowed to sign him, will likely pick him up.
jared (south beach ,fl) [via mobile]
If lin does'nt return who starts at point?
Jared Zwerling (1:50 PM)
Kidd. But expect Lin back.
Nick (NY)
On the really off chance Knicks don't match Lin's offer, how much cap $pace would they have left in that scenario to sign a PG?
Jared Zwerling (1:53 PM)
Enough cap space. But for the price of a starting point guard, they might be looking at the same financial situation like with Lin.
Jeff (Wellington, FL)
Wouldn't it be smarter for the Knicks just to let Jeremy Lin sign elsewhere and just bring in Felton to help Kidd? They would save a ton of money and still be able to help the team out cap wise over the next few years.. Your thoughts please.
Jared Zwerling (1:55 PM)
It's a good question. But I think Lin is a talent you don't want to pass on. Look at the offer sheet Daryl Morey is waving in front of Lin in Houston. You have to go with Lin and Kidd.
Ben (New York)
With Steve Nash not landing to New York, and Jeremy Lin finding other crazy deals in other cities for example Houston. What are the other options do New York have to bring a Point Guard. And also as you know Landry Fields New York starting Shooting Guard verbally agreed a 3 year 20 million dollar offer with the Raptors, and also our secondary Shooting Guard J.R. Smith who announced that he doesn't want to come back to New York. What other options is NY looking to sign as a Shooting Guard. And are the Knicks still looking to trade Amar'e Stoudemire or are they waiting till they sign all there pieces to create the team and see if they should trade him then?
Jared Zwerling (1:57 PM)
Point guards for third-string duties: John Lucas III, Mike James, Keyon Dooling and maybe even Mike Bibby. Shooting guards: O.J. Mayo, Randy Foye, Courtney Lee and Sonny Seems are some of the names. The Knicks will not trade Amare. If there was any speculation to that, I think it would've come out already with now a week into free agency.
Alex (Anaheim)
What are you expecting to happen with Lin?
Jared Zwerling (1:57 PM)
The Knicks match.
Ryan (NYC)
Jared, assuming the Knicks match the Lin offer, will they have enough caproom to retain Shump beyond his rookie contract?
Jared Zwerling (1:59 PM)
Great question. He's signed through next season. At that point, Shumpert could be a hot commodity. Let's first see how he rebounds from his injury.
Carlos (Dominican Republic)
Jared, with Kidd on board and NYK looking for a SG who can knock 3's, and likely signing a big men (could be our Jeffries), do you think that our roster, healthy, it's set to beat the Celtics and the Heat and ready for a championship contention?
Jared Zwerling (2:01 PM)
I don't think anyone in the East will be on the Heat's level next season or the one after that. But I envision the Knicks being a third, fourth seed (at least) next season, hosting home court and getting to the semifinals. At that point, hopefully health and chemistry is clicking.
Andrew (Oceanside,NY)
Jared, Do you think Woodson considers using Amare on the bench at all this year and playing Melo more at the PF like last year? Lin-Kidd-JR-Melo-Chandler
Jared Zwerling (2:02 PM)
I think Amare starts at the four, but I don't think who starts is the most important thing. Woodson will use Melo at the four and there will be different lineups throughout. With Melo, the Knicks have the ability to play small (like LeBron at the four in Miami), so I don't think any one lineup is set.
AlexGT (NYC)
I realize it's Woodson now, but was Phil Jackson ever really a legitimate chance?
Jared Zwerling (2:02 PM)
Eric C (Washington)
Any update on Novak's contract? You mentioned Woodson respects elder PGs; how does he see Lin?
Jared Zwerling (2:04 PM)
Who shouldn't respect what Lin did over 25 games, coming off the bench, one day away from getting cut before his breakthrough game? Woodson is going to give him the reins to start in training camp, and we'll see what happens. There's no update on Novak's contract, but he has many offers. I think Novak will wait to see what Lin does.
mitch (ny)
assuming the knicks get lin and smith back, where do you rank them in the east power rankings. behind miami and boston, who else.
Jared Zwerling (2:05 PM)
Third or fourth yes. With the talent they have, definitely. With the right coaching from Woodson, they'll definitely be right there.
nate (rochester ny)
Do you see any surprises coming from Grunwald
Jared Zwerling (2:07 PM)
Final question ... I don't think so because the Knicks don't have a lot of trade bait, they can't amnesty anyone and they don't have a lot of salary cap room.
Jared Zwerling (2:11 PM)
Guys, thanks for your questions. Some different scenarios can play out; nothing's set yet. As we've seen already with this free agency, some surprises can happen. If you need to reach me, hit me on Twitter @JaredZwerling ... I'll try to answer your questions the best I can.
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Threading Software Watermarks
- Relatore
- Jasvir Nagra - Università di Trento
- Data e ora
- venerdì 30 marzo 2007 alle ore 15.30 - Inizio alle 16:00. Caffè, tè e biscotti dalle 15:30
- Luogo
- Ca' Vignal 3 - Piramide, Piano 0, Sala Verde
- Referente
- Roberto Giacobazzi
- Referente esterno
- Data pubblicazione
- 27 marzo 2007
- Dipartimento
The improved performance of binary decompilers and the popularity of
bytecode languages like Java has meant that the intellectual property
that exists in software programs is susceptible to loss by reverse
engineering and piracy. One approach to discourage such piracy is to
use a software watermark to serve as proof of authorship or ownership,
and a means of tracing the source of an illegal distribution. In this
talk, we describe a novel technique for embedding identifiers robustly
in a program using dynamic software watermarks based on
multi-threading and thread-contention. In addition to embedding an
identifier, thread-based watermarks increase the complexity of
software making it harder for an attacker to analyze and destroy our
watermark. In building this technique, we pay special attention to
preventing pattern-matching attacks which many implementations of
dynamic watermarking techniques are susceptible to.


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How to Apply for MP-DMAT
Madhya Pradesh Dental/Medical Admission Test is popularly known as DMAT is an All India Level entrance examination conducted by APDMC (Association of Private Dental and Medical Colleges). In order to get admission for Dental, Medical, BPT, B.Sc Nursing and Other Allied Paramedical courses in private medical dental colleges in the state of Madhya Pradesh, one must have to clear the MP DMAT.
An All India Common Entrance Test (Pre-PG-DMAT-2015) for admission to MD/MS and MDS Courses will be held on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at INDORE for the Session 2015-16, in R.D. Gardi Medical College, Ujjain, Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences, Indore, People's College of Medical Sciences & RC, Bhopal, Index Medical College Hospital & RC, Indore, L. N. Medical College Hospital & RC, Bhopal, Chirayu Medical College and Hospital, Bhopal, Modern Dental College & RC, Indore, People's College of Dental Sciences & RC, Bhopal, People's Dental Academy, Bhopal, Hitkarini Dental College & Hospital, Jabalpur, Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry, Indore, Maharana Pratap College of Dentistry, Gwalior, Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences & RC, Bhopal ,College of Dental Science, Rau, Indore and RKDF Dental College & RC, Bhopal. The Number of seats in the Member Colleges will be as per Orders of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in pending I.A. No. 77-78 and 79/2015 in Civil
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Textile design entitled 'Omar'
Charles Townsend
Great Britain
Pencil, watercolur and bodycolour
Width 22.8 cm x height 24.3 cm
Museum no. E.593-1974
This design for a woven double cloth is partly based on a Persian motif of tulips and leaf shapes, hence the name 'Omar' (after the twelfth-century Persian poet Omar Kyayyam). The pattern is composed of one pattern unit consisting of a fully-opened tulip and three tulip buds on a leaf shape with a plant stem which forms a vertical closure to the pattern unit on both of its sides. The pattern unit marked 'A' is turned through 180 degrees to give a horizontal mirror repeat marked 'B'. This can be seen in the coloured horizontal mirror repeat. In this coloured repeat, the fully-opened, orange tulips in profile in each pattern unit appear to make a single, orange flower divided by the vertical, blue plant stem. The tulips which face inwards mirror each other to make a symmetrical motif which is actually formed from the horizontal mirror repeat of the pattern unit. The designer arranged this pattern into what is known as a brick repeat variant with a horizontal mirror repeat. He only finished one horizontal mirror repeat in watercolour and outlined the others in pencil which is enough to show how the brick repeat works. On the bottom row, the designer moved the pattern unit a whole unit to the right. Each pattern unit is therefore to the right of the same pattern unit on the top row. In this way, the designer created a sense of variety in the design which makes it a variant on the brick repeat.
Processes and Techniques
The design is for a double cloth, in silk and wool, to be woven on the loom. A double cloth is a textile produced by weaving two cloths one above the other, on the same loom. These are bound together by binding warp or weft threads. An important reason for the production of double cloths is that a heavier cloth than could be made in a single texture can be achieved without spoiling the fineness and weave of the face cloth (the side of the cloth which is to appear uppermost). Double cloths can be used for upholstery and this design is probably intended for that purpose.
The Designer
Charles Harrison Townsend was born in Birkenhead on 13 May 1851 and died in Northwood , Middlesex on 26 December 1928. He was an English architect and designer. He was educated at Birkenhead School and articled to the Liverpool architect Walter Scott (about 1811-1875) in 1870. Townsend is best known as an architect who designed churches and the Horniman Museum and the Whitechapel Art Gallery, both in London. This design has some of the characteristics of British Art Nouveau. Yet Townsend, as a member of the Arts and Crafts movement, would have rejected any connection between his work and continental Art Nouveau because he shared with members of the Arts and Crafts movement a belief in 'truth to materials'. They believed in honesty of construction, traditional forms and appropriate and sparing ornament. The Arts and Crafts Movement was an informal combination of architects, designers and craftsmen who shared the ideals of Pugin, John Ruskin and William Morris. They disliked the machine, and especially the mainstream commercial manufacturers. They hoped that the public would accept their vision of society where only necessary and useful things would be made by skilled designer/craftsmen and -women. They formed various guilds and societies, but the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society was probably the most important. This Society held its first show in London in 1888 and it continued to hold exhibitions until the 1920s.
This design can be found in Prints and Drawings Study Room box EDUC 7.


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The 11th anniversary of the Whitehall Thunder Bolt 5K run/walk on Aug. 18 will raise money for local food pantries.
The race begins at 7 p.m. at Funnell Field on Hanson Street, and the course will be out and back on the Hart-Montague Trail.
Cost is $10 by Aug. 12 and $15 after that. There will be no T-shirts, but trophies will be awardd to male and female winners and masters winners, and top three finishers in each age group will receive medals.
The race is presented by Thunder Bolt Gym and Just Desserts Running Club. All profits will go to Muskegon County food pantries.
To register, visit www.goracego.com or www.runnersedgeracetiming.com. Registration forms also are available by calling Joe Wolters at 828-5448.


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Best and Worst Movie Character Names
By Dustin Rowles | Comment Diversions | July 28, 2009 | Comments ()
Best and Worst Movie character names:
Best: Chev Chelios from Crank.
Worst: Bilbo Baggins from Lord of the Rings.
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"I believe God answers all prayers," the 94-year-old screen icon tells PEOPLE. "Sometimes his answer is no, but not this time!"
Douglas says he cried tears of joy when Michael told him the news that the radiation and chemo got rid of the tumor in his throat. Describing his relief, the patriarch adds wryly, "I immediately felt years younger. Not a day over 85."
The Hollywood legend – who lost his 46-year-old son Eric Douglas in 2004 to an accidental drug overdose – also made a point of praising his son and daughter-in-law Catherine Zeta-Jones.
"I admire the way Michael has handled this personal crisis. He was open and honest with his family, the media and the public," says Douglas. "He was gracious throughout, trying to live a normal life despite the constant press scrutiny and daily treatment."
As for Zeta-Jones, she "was wonderful," says Douglas. "I adore her and the beautiful life she has given my son. I believe they will have many more years together."
Michael Douglas, 66, told PEOPLE, "The most difficult part was letting [my father] know, telling him [I had cancer]. There's something about when your children are seriously ill, it affects you more. So I was worried about him," he said.
The Wall Street Oscar winner told PEOPLE that the California-based Kirk traveled to New York three times, just to check on him. "He was quite extraordinary," he noted.
Over the past few months, Michael also admits, he heard from several friends and family members who may have seen tabloid photographs of him looking extremely gaunt.
"I did keep getting these calls, 'You sure you're okay?' " said Douglas, who lost 32 pounds during his treatment but has gained back about 12.
"Michael is a mensch," (Yiddish for "human being") says his proud father. "He worries about all of us more than himself. I don't think he got that from me. Maybe he got my longevity genes. That would make me very happy."
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Twenty CD Giveaway Winner Nov 15th, 2010
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From Mirror staff reports
A snowstorm rolling in this morning will likely last all day, bringing as much as 8 inches to the region before it departs, forecasters said Tuesday.
Developing in the morning with what National Weather Service Meteorologist John LaCorte called moderate-to-heavy snowfall, the system could mix with sleet and freezing rain in some areas, he said.
Those living north of Altoona can expect slightly more snow, while those to the southeast may get less; 6 inches is the expected average, LaCorte said.
Temperatures aren't likely to vary far from the freezing mark. The service's online forecast for Altoona indicates a 29-degree high and a 26-degree low for today.
Winds will likely come in 25-to-30-mph gusts - not a terribly high speed, LaCorte said. Snow will be a bigger concern than the wind, he noted.
A National Weather Service winter storm warning for today to Thursday morning covers the Alleghenies and a wide swath of western Pennsylvania. The warning states that freezing rain could bring sheets of surface ice in some areas.
The storm is set to leave the region late tonight, LaCorte said.


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More snow, more cold: the lion of March has arrived.
Good morning, Michigan.
Here's a look at the top stories of the day, as well as any other tidbits of information you should know this morning.
What people are reading
— MLive meteorologist Mark Torregrossa writes that more wind and cold are headed to the state today: "The wind and cold will be the most significant part of this next storm system, but some accumulating snow will occur as well."
— Found: A Holland woman missing for a month was found safe in New Mexico.
— A Saginaw student who put semen in breath mint drops gets his record sealed
— Database: See 2012 number of fatal, other crashes in Michigan counties.
What people are talking about
— Guest column: The Second Amendment does not imply unlimited access to weapons
— Foreign language requirements for Michigan high schools could be dropped under new law that would allow students to meet Algebra 2 and foreign language requirements by including computer science instead, the Associated Press reports.
Across the state
— Gov. Rick Snyder signs legislation that will lead to changes for Blue Cross in Michigan Tim Marin reports: "Under the new law, Blue Cross will have to pay taxes and it also will contribute up to $1.56 billion over 18 years into a separate nonprofit charged with continuing the insurer's charitable mission. Blue Cross also will be able to more easily and quickly change rates, a change that some critics say could weaken state oversight."
— Up north: Sequester cuts coming to Sleeping Bear Dunes
— In Detroit: A law firm said it will challenge the appointment of Kevyn Orr and Michigan's emergency manager law. "It's in the idea that our country is founded on the idea that if you have someone with governmental powers... those people must be elected," said John Philo, the legal director at Sugar Law Center, an organization that targets corporate and government abuses.
— Read what the national media are saying about Amir Hekmati — the Flint man who has been imprisoned in Iran as an accused spy since 2011.
— In Grand Rapids: Clashing beliefs on controversial "fracking" practice take center stage at town hall
Sports update:
— Top football recruit Da'Shawn Hand: "I gotta come back" to University of Michigan.
— Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best remains hopeful he'll play again: "It's tough. I don't know what the future is going to hold for me," Best said. "It's been about a year and a half now, but I'm still working out like I'm playing next week. ... I am never giving up hope.
Today in Michigan History:
Today in 1925 was the last day of free fishing in Michigan. A law was passed and required anyone who fished to purchase a license. (Source: Clarke Historical Library )


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Your Aug. 23 article on the Green Bank telescope was convincing evidence that any talk of reducing the federal deficit, much less balancing the budget, is nothing but political hot air. I don't know the facts on the Green Bank telescope, but that's not important because you do, and can make the argument for its continued funding.
The problem is that somebody can make a strong argument for every line item in the federal budget. Even the wacko studies that most people consider waste are, in fact, important to somebody. After all, somebody put the item in the budget either because of his/her own beliefs, or those of somebody else.
Supporters of each line item can make the same arguments you made - my project is important; there is enormous waste elsewhere in the federal budget; my congressional delegation should inform their colleagues of the worthiness of my project.
The result is that the only items ever removed from the federal budget are those not promoted by political powers or by one of the 3,300 full-time lobbyists in the Nation's Capital. Is there anyone so disillusioned as to believe that there is at least one single line item in the federal budget that everybody in the United States agrees is waste and could be removed? Fat chance.
However, if you do find such an item, I will guarantee the amount of its funding would be insignificant.
Nobody wants to give up anything he/she has been given. It invariably becomes nonreturnable. The temporary tax cuts are an excellent example. To restore the prior rates would be too painful, we say. Our personal budgets now depend on the income the tax cuts provide so temporary must now be permanent...
So, what is the likelihood anybody is going to erase a 16 trillion dollar debt in 10 years or less by removing or reducing enough line items from the budget and not encounter massive protests from the people of the nation? Medicare and Medicaid are popular targets, but only from a discussion standpoint. Those programs are here to stay. We should be smart enough not to believe anybody who campaigns on clearly impossible promises. Rampant talk of reducing spending draws good audiences, but usually lacks details. The nation's people will have to become a lot less selfish before any headway will be made on the deficit. Is it fair to settle one's "curiosity" with taxpayer money? To seriously attack the debt, everybody has to be willing to give up something. Those advocating less spending never even suggest where that spending might be reduced. If they did, you can bet it would not be anything they would be interested in.
"Keep my perceived important project, but feel free to spend less somewhere else."


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On "Laverne & Shirley," Penny Marshall's and Cindy Williams' characters were as close as siblings.
With her latest acting gig, Williams has a whole bunch of sisters.
Williams plays the Mother Superior in the touring production of "Nunset Boulevard," which comes to Stambaugh Auditorium for one performance on Saturday.
"Nunset" is the latest sequel to "Nunsense," a musical comedy written by Dan Goggin about the remaining nuns of the Little Sisters of Hoboken, who are staging a fundraising show to cover the burial costs for 52 sisters who were accidentally poisoned. It became the second longest running show in Off-Broadway history and has become a community theater staple. There have been more than 8,000 productions worldwide in 21 languages.
In a telephone interview from the tour bus, Williams said she was happy to sign on for the show, in spite of a grueling road schedule primarily of one-night stands.
"Dan Goggin, who wrote the show, asked me to do it," she said. "I had done 'Nunsense' before, and I loved the idea of it. It's such a fun little piece."
Fact Box
WHAT: "Nunset Boulevard"
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown
HOW MUCH: Tickets range from $30 to $45 and are available at the Stambaugh box office and by calling 330-259-0555.
"Nunset Boulevard" takes the sisters to California, where they have been invited to perform at the Hollywood Bowl. Turns out the invitation wasn't for the prestigious concert venue but for the Hollywood Bowl-A-Rama, a bowling alley with a lounge.
They get over their initial disappointment, though, when they learn that a movie producer is across the street auditioning actors for a new movie musical about Delores Hart, who starred in such films as "Where the Boys Are" and "King Creole" before leaving acting to become a nun.
"So everybody goes over to audition," Williams said. "What's better than a nun playing a nun?"
The plot hinges on whether the nuns will be seduced by the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and end up following the opposite path of Hart.
Williams thinks the key to the show's success is the joy and humor Goggin finds in the characters
"They're nuns. They have to adhere to a discipline, but within that confine they find great humanity and fun and mirth," Williams said. "Comedy done within the context of innocence is so much more fun to do."
Williams was part of the ensemble cast for "American Graffiti" and has more than 70 film and television credits on her resume, but she is best known for "Laverne & Shirley," a '70s sitcom about two struggling single women in the 1950s.
When asked if there were any plans to revisit those characters, Williams said, "We're leaving that up to 'Two Broke Girls."'
The current CBS sitcom about two waitresses struggling to make it certainly has some similarities to "L&S," but it's far more vulgar the Lucille Ball-inspired comedy Williams and Marshall did.
"We weren't allowed to do that," Williams said. "Comedy works so well when it's based in innocence. When you can't say those things, you can make people laugh harder rather than laughing from nervousness or embarrassment."


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Budget fight didn'tcause spring delays
Despite predictions by federal officials that deep budget cuts would lead to long wait times at the nation's airports, airline on-time performance did not change significantly during the busy spring break period.
But the cuts brought about by the so-called sequestration did force government agencies to slash travel spending by as much as 30 percent in March, lowering revenue for the nation's airlines.
When a budget battle between Congress and the Obama administration boiled over in February, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano predicted that job furloughs and cuts in overtime pay to airport screeners and customs officers would result in gridlock and airport wait times growing by an hour or more.
It's unclear whether passengers waited longer to get through TSA screening lines and customs inspections during spring break, but airline operations did not change significantly.
LAX upgrade caters to Delta's 'super' VIPs
When Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced last week a $229 million upgrade to Terminal 5 at Los Angeles International Airport, he said the money would double the size of the lobby and pay for new carpeting, new baggage carousels and new facilities for international passengers.
The terminal is dedicated mostly to Delta Air Lines, which is putting $12 million into the modernization project.
What the mayor didn't mention were the fixes planned for Delta Sky Club -- the exclusive lounge where VIPs can order a free drink, munch on snacks and watch cable television while waiting for their flights.
Delta officials say they plan to remodel a small, separate room within the lounge where celebrities such as Britney Spears and others can relax without creating a scene.
Airfares based on weight won't fly
News that the tiny Samoan carrier Samoa Air has begun to charge fares based on the weight of its passengers has some weight-conscious fliers worried that the idea might catch on with other airlines.
"There is no doubt in my mind that this is the concept of the future," said Samoa Air Chief Executive Chris Langton.
But industry experts are not so sure the idea will work.
"Any airline that tries that, heavy people would not fly that airline," said Jan Brueckner, a UC Irvine economics professor and airline industry expert.
But there are also practical reasons why the idea wouldn't work with major commercial airlines in the U.S., according to industry experts.
First, the longer it takes to board passengers on a plane, the less revenue airlines can squeeze from each plane.
Secondly, installing weight scales at already crowded terminals would mean removing ticket counters, kiosks or other fixtures.
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The city of Des Moines plans to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review an order requiring the city to repay up to $40 million in illegal taxes.
The Iowa Supreme Court in March ruled the city must pay back millions from a once-illegal franchise fee it added onto MidAmerican Energy bills.
City Attorney Jeff Lester said that former Iowa Supreme Court Justice Mark McCormick is helping the city prepare its petition, which it plans to file within the next month.
Lester noted that the U.S. Supreme Court rarely considers such petitions.
"We're simply asking the court to take a look at it," said Lester. "It's more likely that they wouldn't take it than that they would, but there are a few reasons why we think we can make a pretty decent argument that they would want to take a look at it."


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Christin Morgan was born and raised in Tyler, TX where she studied dance and painting. A degree in Communication Design followed from Texas State University – San Marcos. After graduating with her BFA she packed up and headed West to continue her art studies in California.
She returned to Tyler, Texas in 2010 where she lives and works amongst her family, friends and pets, Bunny & Bing Crosby. When not at work she enjoys window shopping, figure drawing & researching Art Therapy


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GLOUCESTER TWP. -- A motor vehicle crash on Chews Landing Road knocked out power for several residents in the area and shut down the road as crews repaired a downed utility police Wednesday morning, police said.
An unidentified motor vehicle struck a utility pole at 11:32 a.m. Wednesday, breaking the pole in half and knocking out power for the area until the evening hours, police said.
The utility pole crashed down on top of the vehicle after the accident. The car¹s driver and only occupant was uninjured in the collision, police said.


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Rat Habitat
Submitted by Adam, Joe, and Shawn
Cage - Made of clear plastic
Food - There's a food dispenser. He puts his paw on a button and it despenses food.
Water - There is an automatic water bottle.
Exercise - he has a rat ball and a wheel.
Wastes - he has an automatic flushing toilet.
Sleep - He has a bed with heater
Stench - a stench vent
The floor is made of velcro and he has velcro boots on in case there is no gravity.
The heater bed can switch to air conditioning.
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