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MONTPELIER Attorney General William Sorrell said Wednesday an investigation found no evidence of criminal misconduct by the state Department for Children and Families in its handling of an abuse case involving a Poultney child whose death this year led to charges against her stepfather.
But Sorrell said the state must take steps to improve its system for protecting its most vulnerable residents. He said he will propose strengthening the states child cruelty laws.
His office reviewed the state police criminal investigation of the agencys handling of an abuse and neglect case involving Dezirae Sheldon. The 2-year-old died in February of severe head injuries.
Deziraes stepfather, Dennis Duby, has pleaded not guilty to a second-degree murder charge. Her mother, Sandra Eastman, was convicted last year of child cruelty.
There was no evidence that any of the state or local employees involved in the case were acting in a manner contrary to what they thought was in the best interests of D.S. at the time, Sorrell said.
But, he added: Most immediately, the police, prosecutors, social workers and other agencies must improve their communication and sharing of information critical to making the most informed decisions possible with respect to the ongoing safety of our most vulnerable Vermonters.
He said he would prepare proposals for the Legislatures Committee of Child Protection, which was formed following the deaths of Dezirae and another toddler in separate incidents. Fifteen-month-old Peighton Geraw, of Winooski, died several hours after being seen by a social worker, police said. His mother has been charged in his death.
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In football, Liberty lost a 24-19 Class C semifinal heartbreaker to John S. Burke. Senior Quinn Jackson had two rushing TDs for the 4-5 Indians. Jericho Male caught a pass for another. Liberty recovered a Burke fumble with just over two minutes to go trailing by five points, but a trio of incomplete passes gave the ball back to Burke, which ran out the clock. Burke will face two-time defending champion James I. O'Neill for the title. O'Neill downed Millbrook 22-16 in the other semifinal clash. For details of the Section IX cross-country championships and the Liberty football game, read stories on www.sportsinsightsny.com. For albums of photos from these events and countless others from this fall and seasons prior, visit www.sportsinsights.smugmug.com.
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Export Verification Training
FSIS-6005 Export Verification is designed to provide current Agency policy pertaining to Export Certification, Re-Inspection of Product Intended for Export, and Certifying Beef Products under Export Verification Programs. The Export Certification process instills confidence in United States meat and poultry products distributed world wide. The Food Safety and Inspection Service must continue to ensure high levels of integrity, security, and accuracy within the process by following the instructions in the new Directives and Notice.
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MLS is including fan voting in its annual roundup of the league's best young players, 24 Under 24. The Crew has 11 eligible players. Here's a breakdown of who has a shot at inclusion, and who deserves it.
Rich Balchan, 23, D
Balchan is gritty and hard-working, and he probably could have cracked the list if he hadn't been injured all season.
Dilly Duka, 22, M
If the voters overlook Duka, this is obviously rigged. Though his numbers aren't that flashy (partially due to injury battles), his presence on the pitch has become remarkably mature over the course of three seasons in Columbus. He makes a difference.
Ethan Finlay, 22, F
Finlay has yet to really make his mark on MLS, so don't expect to see him on this list.
Kevan George, 22, M
Though George worked his way into the starting lineup at the peak of the Crew's injury swoon — and did an OK job in Danny O'Rourke's stead — he hasn't racked up a significant resume yet.
Cole Grossman, 23, M
Grossman has been in and out of the lineup, and although he unleashed a golazo for his first career goal Sunday in Houston, most folks probably wouldn't consider him among the elite.
Aaron Horton, 20, F
One of the Crew's homegrown signings who worked his way up through the club's youth system, Horton hasn't really played in anything other than the exhibition against English Premier League side Stoke City. He scored in that, so maybe the Crew should consider showing him some more meaningful action.
Matt Lampson, 22, G
Most backup keepers barely play, and Lampson is no exception.
Justin Meram, 23, F
For about a month there, Meram caught fire and seemed like the answer to the Crew's offensive woes. He hasn't produced since then, but that hot streak might be enough to land him on the 24 Under 24 list.
Aaron Schoenfeld, 22, F
Yet another talent whose development has been interrupted by injury, Schoenfeld contributed some quality minutes earlier this season but has been relegated to obscurity of late. Most folks around MLS probably don't know him yet.
Ben Speas, 21, F
Ditto everything about Aaron Horton — the homegrown status, the goal against Stoke, the brimming potential. But again, he hasn't played.
Tony Tchani, 23, M
Tchani might be the best-known name among the Crew's youth brigade, so he'll probably pick up votes based on name recognition alone. But he's been as inconsistent as anybody.
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Cannon Air Force Base is unlikely to be impacted by proposed cuts to the nation's defense budget, according to area lawmakers.
For the first time in more than a decade defined by costly wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the Pentagon announced plans Thursday to freeze its ballooning budget, forcing the services to shrink the Army and Marines and increase health care premiums for military retirees and their families.
Among items on the hit list were a $13 billion plan to buy the Marines amphibious assault vehicles from General Dynamics Corp. called the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle, delay of the Marine version of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, an entire military headquarters in Norfolk, Va., called U.S. Joint Forces Command, and cutting back on the number of general officers that staff the Pentagon.
Gates unveiled the plan, which is reportedly aimed at staving off potentially deeper cuts by the White House or Congress by showing that the Pentagon is taking seriously a call to rein in the nation's deficit.
But Cannon and its mission appears to be untouched in early versions of savings measures.
"The weapons systems targeted are not bound for Cannon, so on a first cut, no, (we don't anticipate an impact on Cannon)," said Jude McCartin, spokeswoman for U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M.
"But we are still getting details… We're fairly confident that Cannon will get what it needs."
The sentiments were echoed by other lawmakers who agree, while no one knows what may still come, Cannon won't feel the cuts as they stand right now.
"We expect to receive more information regarding the proposed cuts to the military budget next week, but do not foresee a big impact on Cannon and its special operations mission," said Marissa Padilla, spokeswoman for U.S. Sen. Tom Udall D-N.M.
And Cannon's new mission — transitioned from a fighter wing to a special operations command in 2007 — may be what sets it apart from other military groups set to be trimmed.
"It is difficult to determine the precise impact of the defense cuts until the Secretary's recommendations are crafted into legislation and we see what Congress has the opportunity to vote on," said U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M.
"However, Secretary Gates has made it clear that cuts will be made to out-of-date weapons systems and inefficient administrative practices as opposed to the special operations work of the airmen at Cannon Air Force Base."
However military personnel across the board could feel the pinch.
The plan assumes that Congress will agree to some $7 billion in health care reforms for military families. Gates has long argued that benefits provided under the military system, known as TRICARE, are too generous. For example, he said, the basic family plan costs only $460 a year — a fee that hasn't been increased since 1995 and would cost $5,000 a year for civilian federal workers.
Gates said he wants military retirees under the age of 65 to pay "modest" increases to fees.
Similar Pentagon spending reform plans have been defeated in the past, with lawmakers fiercely protective of any program that benefits troops.
Other savings to cover the $78 billion would be found by freezing civilian pay, cutting the size of the general officer corps and other bureaucratic steps.
The Pentagon says it can stop asking for annual budget increases in 2015, adjusting its spending only for inflation. The last time the Pentagon's budget went down was in 1998.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates acknowledged that projections about what the world will look like so far in the future have a troubled track record.
But the Defense Department is "not exempt" from belt-tightening just because of its charge to defend the nation, he said.
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Blood drive reflects the best of communityJanuary 01,2013If anyone needed their faith in humanity restored after the tragedy in Connecticut, the Gift-of-Life Marathon may have been the perfect tonic.
Just four days after the unfathomable Sandy Hill horror, nearly 2,000 people, from age 16 to past-80, rolled up a sleeve, submitted to a needle and gave a pint of hope, charity and kindness in the form of life-giving blood. People filed into the four sites on faith that we had solved problems that led to four-, five- and six-hour waits in 2011.
After last years drive, itself an amazing exhibition of giving but a sign that the community might be outstripping the ability to pull off a seamless event, organizers at the Red Cross, WJJR and Green Mountain Power took several deep breaths and reconsidered the events future. We agreed the waits were unacceptable, and that the drives growth had been so dramatic that we had to consider major changes.
After lots of soul-searching, hundreds of conversations with each other, volunteers and donors, the Red Cross concluded that, though we were pushing the limits, they would work to give Rutland one last shot at the national record.
Even before we announced this years goal, Rutlanders and Rutland businesses began lining up to help:
City Resident Tony Cirelli contacted us in August August! to let us know his students at Burr and Burton Academy would be there in force if we held the GOLM once again. Other schools quickly followed suit.
Folks at Omya, Long Trail Brewing Co., Westminster Crackers and Vermont Country Store offered whatever we wanted for donor gift bags, and dozens of others stepped up, too.
The Paramount, College of St. Joseph, Rutland American Legion and Elks Club offered space and staff to host the drive.
Once we announced the goal and plans to improve the drive, community support snowballed. There were some questions, no doubt, about whether wed be able to dramatically improve on last years number and, just as important, last years execution. But that didnt stop the groundswell of folks lining up to help.
More businesses stepped forward with gift bag items. City leaders, including Rutlands police and fire chiefs and Mayor Christopher Louras, helped spread the word.
Dozens of friends and supporters posted on Facebook and Twitter. News media, from our local Rutland Herald and weeklies to the states TV stations and even WJJR radio competitors, provided broad and deep coverage, many of them also offering significant advertising support. And more than 1,800 people made appointments.
Your readers know the result: The Red Cross and our volunteers succeeded in producing a far-smoother, more efficient event than last year and we collected 1,954 pints, making it the second-largest community blood drive in U.S. history, and a bright spot during one of the bleakest periods in memory. We set a national record for the number of individual donors to give blood on a single day. More than 300 people donated for the first time, including dozens of 16-year-olds.
Whether we broke the pint record or not, the drive succeeded in its ultimate goal, to significantly bolster the regional blood supply, and several unspoken ones to bring the community together, build bonds and local pride, and put aside all differences, at least for one day.
Were often asked how a community as small as Rutland can even set such outrageous goals, or donate 1,954 pints, and we always give the same answer there is a special spirit in the blood of this community. That spirit lives on in everyone who helped and, in that spirit, we say thanks, and the blood recipients and their families say thanks for the gift that this great little community has given to uncounted individuals and families.
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"We did a great job of battling back all game long. We made things happen on the bases and forced some mistakes, but ultimately our own mistakes doomed us," said head coach Cody Fields.
Freer scored two runs in the bottom of the first to get things going but their lead was short-lived. The Bobcats got their offense in gear in the third and moved three runners across home plate to gain a 3-2 lead over the Buckaroos.
Freer tied things up with a run in the bottom of the second at 3-3. Neither team crossed home plate again until the sixth. Both teams scored a single run in the frame to make it a 4-4 contest.
Both teams failed to score in the seventh to force the contest into extra innings. S-T was blanked in the top of the eighth but the home team rallied and got the game-winner in the home half of the frame to escape with a one-run victory.
Bobcat Kyle Nelson went 2-4 at the plate with a run scored, RBI and a stolen base. Sebastian Hernandez batted 2-3 with an RBI and three stolen bases. Jonathan Hernandez went 2-3 with a run scored and two stolen bases. Eric Schumacher was 1-3 with two runs scored and an RBI.
Jonathan Hernandez pitched the complete game, taking the loss. Hernandez gave up two earned runs and struck out two Freer batters.
The Bobcats committed four errors in the loss.
"We put ourselves in bad situations throughout the night and Freer made us pay. We have to tighten up our defense and focus on the bases to limit our mistakes," Fields said.
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Certified Professional Secretary Examination (CPS) Class Offered at GCCC
The Greenbrier Community College Center of Bluefield State College will offer a course for professional secretaries and office managers wishing to review and prepare for the "Certified Professional Secretary Examination." The course will review principles and theories pertinent to secretaries and office managers, and is designed to prepare students to sit for the one-day, three-part "Certified Professional Secretary Examination," given in May and November.
The Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) rating earned by professionals who pass the examination serves as evidence that the secretary/office manager is skilled, not only in office practice, but also in economics, business law, accounting, and management. The CPS examination is developed and administered by the Professional Secretaries, International.
The CPS Review Course will be offered for the first time on BSC's Greenbrier Community College Center campus in Lewisburg during the spring semester, 1997. Enrollment will be conducted at GCCC on January 9-10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. The CPS Review Course will begin on January 13, and will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays ( 6 p.m.-7:15 p.m.) through May 7. For more information, interested professionals may contact the GCCC office at (304) 645-3303.


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Home List of Titles Observation of the inverse Doppler effect in negative-index materials at optical frequencies
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/156705
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- Title
- Observation of the inverse Doppler effect in negative-index materials at optical frequencies
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- Chen, Jiabi; Wang, Yan; Jia, Baohua; Geng, Tao; Li, Xiangping; Feng, Lie; Qian, Wei; Liang, Bingming; Zhang, Xuanxiong; Gu, Min; Zhuang, Songlin
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- The Doppler effect is a fundamental frequency shift phenomenon that occurs whenever a wave source and an observer are moving with respect to one another. It has well-established applications in astrophotonics, biological diagnostics, weather and aircraft radar systems, velocimetry and vibrometry. The counterintuitive inverse Doppler effect was theoretically predicted in 1968 by Veselago1 in negative-index materials2. However, because of the tremendous challenges of frequency shift measurements inside such materials, most investigations of the inverse Doppler effect have been limited to theoretical predictions and numerical simulations3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Indirect experimental measurements have been conducted only in nonlinear transmission lines at ~1–2 GHz (ref. 8) and in acoustic media at 1–3 kHz (ref. 9). Here, we report the first experimental observation of the inverse Doppler shift at an optical frequency (λ = 10.6 µm) by refracting a laser beam in a photonic-crystal prism that has the properties of a negative-index material.
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- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences. Centre for Micro-Photonics
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- Nature Photonics, Vol. 5, no. 4 (Apr 2011), pp. 239-245
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- 2011
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- 0201 Astronomical and Space Sciences; 0205 Optical Physics; 0401 Atmospheric Sciences
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- Doppler effect; Negative index materials; Optical frequencies
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- Nature Publishing Group
- 1749-4885
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If you meet certain requirements*, you have the right to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave from work per year to care for your child's serious health condition. In most cases, after your leave, you must be returned to your same or equivalent job. Your employer cannot count your leave against you in any employment decision.
You do not have to take your 12 weeks of family medical leave all at once. If your child has an acute condition and you only need to use 3 weeks of leave during and following her hospitalization, you may take only 3 weeks, and 9 weeks of leave will remain available to you. If your child has a chronic condition that flares up periodically, you can use leave in smaller increments or reduce your work schedule to accommodate your need to care for him. For example, you may take 1 day or 1 hour a week to take your child to a weekly medical appointment. Your job will also be protected if you need to leave work due to your child's medical emergency. Only the time you use will be counted against your 12-week entitlement each year.
*To qualify for time off under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California Family Rights Act (CFRA), you must have worked for your employer for 1 year, your employer must have at least 50 employees within 75 miles of where you work, and you must have worked 1250 hours (about half-time) in the year before your leave begins.
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If you are eligible for time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act and California Family Rights Act*, your employer must continue your health insurance benefits, if you have them, during your absence. Your employer must continue to pay for your health insurance benefits at the same level and under the same conditions as would have been provided if you had not taken leave. If your employer pays a portion of the premium and you pay a portion, you will need to continue paying your portion during your leave.
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Under California's Paid Family Leave program, any employee who pays into the State Disability Insurance Program may receive up to 6 weeks of partial wage replacement benefits per year while caring for a seriously ill child. (Check your paystub to see if you contribute to "SDI.") After serving a 7-day waiting period, you will receive up to 55% of your weekly wage. To apply, contact the Employment Development Department at http://www.edd.ca.gov/Disability/PFL_How_to_File_a_Claim.htm.
Neither California nor federal law requires employers to provide paid sick days to employees. (Workers in San Francisco do have the right to Paid Sick Leave. See below for more information.) However, under California's Kin Care Law, if your employer provides paid sick days, you must be allowed to use up to half your annual accrued sick leave to tend to your child's illness. KinCare leave may be used for an ordinary illness; a serious health condition is not required.
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Beginning in 2014, workers in San Francisco have the right to request flexible or predictable work arrangements to accommodate their caregiving responsibilities. The San Francisco Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance grants employees who work in San Francisco for companies with 20 or more employees the right to request a flexible or predictable work arrangement to accommodate their caregiving responsibilities. The employer must consider the request, but may deny it for a good faith business reason. An employee may not be retaliated against for requesting or using a flexible or predictable work arrangement. Additionally, the employer may not discriminate against a worker based on her status as a person with caregiving responsibilities.
The chart below shows how FMLA/CFRA leave and Paid Family Leave work together while caring for a seriously ill child:
Figure.1: How FMLA/CFRA leave and Paid Family Leave work together while caring for a seriously ill child
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Your employer may not discriminate against you (treat you worse) simply because you are "associated with" a child with a disability. This form of discrimination is unlawful under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. For example, an employer may not refuse to hire a person whose child has a disability because the employer assumes the applicant would have to use frequent leave or arrive late due to caregiving responsibilities.
If you work in San Francisco for an employer with 20 or more employees, beginning in 2014 the Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance will protect you from discrimination based on your status as a caregiver.
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If you develop your own illness or disability in the course of caring for your child (for example, you are diagnosed with depression or anxiety due to your child's illness, or you injure your back while lifting your child), you may have additional employment rights relating to your own condition. You may be entitled to up to 12 weeks of job-protected time off for your own serious health condition under the Family and Medical Leave Act and California Family Rights Act. To qualify for this leave, you must have worked for your employer for 1 year, your employer must have at least 50 employees within 75 miles of where you work, and you must have worked 1250 hours (about half-time) in the year before your leave begins.
In addition, under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, you may not be discriminated against based on your own disability, and employers must provide reasonable accommodations to workers with disabilities unless the accommodation creates an undue hardship for the employer. Reasonable accommodations may include time off work (even if you are not eligible for FMLA/CFRA, or even if you exhausted your 12 weeks of FMLA/CFRA leave), a change in schedule, transfer, a structural change in the workplace, or a modification of a workplace policy.
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If you think your employer has violated your rights, you may file an administrative complaint with the appropriate government agency. Time limits apply. You should take action immediately if you believe your rights have been violated.
For more information about the application of the law to your particular situation, call the Work and Family Project of the Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center at 800-880-8047 or www.las-elc.org/work-family.
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i read everything. my favorite series is probably the wheel of time (at least for now).
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Teen Arts Academy
Drawing from Inner Beauty
Date: Saturday, December 01, 2012, Saturday, December 01, 2012
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Teacher: J. Michael Walker
Type: Teen Arts Academy
The urge to portray ourselves, to create a unique (and best) version of ourselves, comes from a very deep and important place. And at no time is that connection between our facade and our soul felt deeper than as we make our way through our adolescent years. Local artist J. Michael Walker leads a special two-day workshop for teens in self-portraiture that makes ample use of the Museum's unique holdings in art from many cultures and eras. Students visit many of the Museum's portraits and then, under Walker's guidance, create their own "best" version of themselves—and, in fitting tribute to the Museum, see that work "framed" in a printed version of an antique frame to take home.
Meets in Entrance Gallery | This two-day program is free and all materials are provided. Designed for students ages 13–17 | Online registration is required. For further information, contact the Education Department at (626) 844-6980.


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Cost will be $6 per plate, with tea and dessert included.
Members have tickets to sell and plates can also be bought at the dinner.
"So, please come join us and enjoy a great meal," said Marvin Null, RVFD. "Our members doing the cooking do a wonderful job, I promise you."


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by Anton Shilov
Nvidia Corp., a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs), on Tuesday launched its new program called GPU Ventures, which aim is to identify, support and invest in early stage companies leveraging the GPU for visual and other computing applications. The move is a year another effort to popularize parallel computing as well as general purpose processing on GPUs (GPGPU).
"The GPU Ventures Program represents a huge opportunity for young ambitious companies basing their businesses around the GPU. These companies are the innovators that will fuel the continued growth of the GPU platform. Through this program we will provide financial, marketing and other support to help start-up companies realize their full potential and we strongly encourage interested entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and others to reach out to us with their ideas," said Jeff Herbst, vice president of business development at Nvidia.
Through the GPU Ventures Program, Nvidia intends to evaluate companies that leverage the GPU for both consumer and professional applications in all areas such as video and image enhancement, scientific discovery, financial analysis and 3D interfaces. Investments are expected to range from $500 thousand to $5 million, and strategic partnerships are expected to span joint marketing, joint development, product distribution and beyond.
Nvidia is tremendously interested in making GPGPU technologies popular as wide adoption of graphics processors for purposes not related to PC video games ensures that the total available market of graphics chips will continue to grow. In addition, Nvidia is working hard to prove that GPUs can solve complex computing tasks better than traditional central processing units and steal market and revenue share from companies like Advanced Micro Devices, Intel Corp., IBM and some other developers of microprocessors.
Another reason why Nvidia is interested in popularization of current GPGPU technologies and its GeForce graphics processors is approaching release on Intel's code-named Larrabee discrete graphics processing unit, which is a highly-parallel x86 micro-architecture chip that is compatible with many applications and compilers already available. Nvidia needs to make GPGPU ecosystem of today much bigger in order not to lose GPGPU battle with Intel's x86.
Nvidia has already invested in such start ups as Acceleware, Elemental Technologies, Keyhole Corp. (acquired by Google for Google Earth), Mental Images (acquired by Nvidia), MotionDSP and Right Hemisphere. These companies were among 60 other start-ups that met with key figures in the investment and technical community at Nvidia's 2008 Emerging Companies Summit, due to take place again in the Fall of 2009.


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I read the recent article in The Times Argus about the seizure of the dog. I am the owner of the elderly blind dog, that is actually not so elderly.
Zoe, my German Shepherd/Husky mix is two and a half years old. Brandy Todd had been warned two previous times, verbally, about the issue with her dog slipping out of its collar. My grandmother told Brandy to put a harness on it so she would have more control. Brandy did not listen.
The dog, Kodiak, on the third time, charged at Zoe while my mother was outside with her and attacked her. Zoe was on a leash all three times of the attacks, and on the third and final attack, my grandmother told Brandy she had given her too many chances and was done with the dog.
We are not the only ones to file a complaint, Brandy had many complaints about the dog which she failed to do anything about. So its no wonder that the town doesnt feel sorry for her, when she failed to do anything about the control of her own animal, if she truly cared about keeping her dog.
With three written complaints and numerous voiced complaints, isnt that a sign she wasnt doing much about her dogs control?
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Adaptive Voltage Scaling (AVS) A closed loop extension to Dynamic Voltage-Frequency Scaling. A power control functional block/monitor within the design scales voltage dynamically according to varying workloads. Process variation and temperature are taken into account as the monitor is on-silicon.
Back Biasing (See Well Biasing)
Clock GatingClock gating is a mainstream low power design technique targeted at reducing dynamic power by disabling the clocks to inactive flip-flops.
Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS) Modifying the operating voltage and/or frequency at which a device operates, while it is operational, such that the minimum voltage and/or frequency needed for proper operation of a particular mode is used.
Isolation Isolation is a technique for controlling the behavior of a signal that is driven into or out of a powered down power domain. Isolation consists of driving the signal to a known state -- 1, 0, or latching it to a previous value -- when the power domain is powered down.
Multi-Corner, Multi-Mode (MCMM) (also known as Multi-Scenario) Multi-corner, multi-mode considers optimization at multiple operating corners, and in multiple operational modes, concurrently, instead of using an iterative process that may never converge.
Multi-Threshold CMOS (MTCMOS) MTCMOS refers to a circuit scheme in which two types of transistors are used: low threshold voltage transistors capable of higher performance due to faster switching speeds, and high threshold voltage transistors that consume less leakage power. Coarse- and fine-grain MTCMOS refer to global and local sleep transistor allocation, respectively. The term "MTCMOS" is also commonly used interchangeably with the term "power gating". (See also Power Gating).
Multi-Voltage Multiple voltage rail (multi-Vdd) can be supplied to a design to impact power and performance. A higher voltage yields a faster the circuit, but with higher the dynamic power. In many designs, only discrete portions of the design need to run at high speed. Other portions may only operate at lower speeds, and thus require lower voltages (and therefore consume less power).
Multi-Voltage Threshold (Multi-Vth) An optimization performed to minimize leakage power by substituting cells that have higher voltage thresholds in place of cells that have lower voltage thresholds. Higher voltage threshold cells dissipate less leakage power, but operate slower than lower voltage threshold cells. Hence, multi-Vth optimization is a tradeoff between leakage power and path timing.
Power Domain Power domains are areas in the design that are grouped by common power environments and power strategy, such as for power down conditions, operating voltage, power supply nets, etc.
Power Gating Power gating uses high-Vth "sleep transistors" (also referred to as power switches) to disconnect power supplies to higher-speed and higher-power logic when that logic is not being actively used. Power can be gated using either header cells (which disconnect the Vdd) or footer cells (which disconnect the Ground).
State Retention Capability to retain the critical state of sequential elements within a block when the block is powered down. State retention generally requires saving the registers and possibly memory contents of the block.
Unified Power Format (UPF) (IEEE-1801) The IEEE-1801 (Unified Power Format) is an open industry standard for the specification of implementation-relevant power information early in the design process RTL (register transfer level) or earlier.
Voltage area A physical representation of a power domain. Generally, it is recommended to have a one-to-one correspondence between power domains and voltage areas, although this is not a requirement.
Variable Threshold CMOS (VTCMOS) Variation of the well voltage to adjust threshold voltage, which in turn increases speed (forward bias) or reduces leakage (backward bias). Also known as Variable Vth. (see well biasing).
Well Biasing Separate voltage supplies can be used to connect to the NMOS and PMOS bulk regions in triple well CMOS technologies. Modification of these voltages with respect to the primary power and ground supplies is called well-biasing. These supplies can be modulated to provide a back-bias voltage which causes an increase in device Vth, reducing the sub-threshold leakage. These supplies can also be modulated in the reverse direction to provide a forward-bias voltage which causes a decrease in device Vth that increases the speed at which the transistors switch, at a cost of increased sub-threshold leakage. Thus, well-biasing can be used to directly adjust between high performance and low power consumption.


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My son didn't sleep through the night until 4 months. At two weeks, it's too early. In fact, my doctor told me that for the first 2-3 weeks, I had to WAKE him up at least every 3-4 hours if he didn't wake on his own.
It's very hard. Sleep when you can. I know that I usually took 1-2 naps daily during those first weeks. Once the baby is older, you can start pumping and introducing a bottle, and your dh can take one of the night feedings. I had one friend who nursed her son at 10 pm. The dad took the 1 am feeding. She got the 4 am feeding, so she got about 5-6 hours sleep straight. I didn't do that, but my son usually only woke up 2x at night.
We didn't start the "cry it out" until about 7 months. He'd already been sleeping through, but started waking up again. At this point, your baby just isn't old enough to make it through, particularly if you are breastfeeding.


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The World loses a King and an Angel
Wow, I can't tell you what kind of person either of these people were in their lifetime because I never had a chance to meet them, but I can tell you they both were bigger than life back in my late teens and twentys.
When a double whammy hits you like this it makes me think of the fragility of life.
Farrah Fawcett was my first adult crush. I loved Charlie's Angels and was a big fan of Lee Majors her first husband in the 70's when "The Six Million Dollar Man"was on TV.
I used to love the episodes that Farrah made guest appearances in.
Michael Jackson was huge for a good part of my adult life. He "WAS" MTV in the 80's and his style influenced everything from music to fashion.
Both made a mark on me back in the day and neither will have to suffer anymore.
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Don – I spend many of nights in college dancing to Michael's songs and yes, in high school I had "the Farrah Hair". They will both be greatly missed.
Don – when you get a chance stop on over to my blog – I think you'll like the pictures that are up!🙂
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Sad indeed. I think the saddest thing is the need of some people to try and dig up as much dirt as possible. Can we just let them go in peace?
And now Billie Mays has joined them. That one is really unexpected.
Don- Unfortunately, I'm a little too young for the Farrah Fawcett time, but literally two days before Michael Jackson passed away, I thought about buying his number ones album. After I heard about his passing, I decided it was a sign that I should buy his album.
R-LUV-Billy Mays is dead and the sham wow guy lives to beat up another hooker? Crazy world we live in huh?
EMILY-That poster of Farrah was seriously controversial at the time. It was all about the nipple…D


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Diversity and cross-cultural issues in Chad
In fulfilling the Peace Corps' mandate to share the face of America with our host countries, we are making special efforts to see that all of America's richness is reflected in the Volunteer corps. More Americans of color are serving in today's Peace Corps than at any time in recent years. Differences in race, ethnic background, age, religion, and sexual orientation are expected and welcomed among our Volunteers. Part of the Peace Corps' mission is to help dispel any notion that Americans are all of one origin or race and to establish that each of us is as thoroughly American as the other despite our many differences.
Our diversity helps us accomplish that goal. In other ways, however, it poses challenges. In Chad, as in other Peace Corps host countries, Volunteers' behavior, lifestyle, background, and beliefs are judged in a cultural context very different from their own. Certain personal perspectives or characteristics commonly accepted in the United States may be quite uncommon, unacceptable, or even repressed in Chad.
Outside of Chad's capital, residents of rural communities have had relatively little direct exposure to other cultures, races, religions, and lifestyles. What people view as typical American behavior or norms may be a misconception, such as the belief that all Americans are rich and have blond hair and blue eyes. Foreigners appreciate the generous hospitality of the people of Chad; however, members of the community in which you will live may display a range of reactions to cultural differences that you present.
To ease the transition and adapt to life in Chad, you may need to make some temporary, yet fundamental compromises in how you present yourself as an American and as an individual. For example, female trainees and Volunteers may not be able to exercise the independence available to them in the United States; political discussions need to be handled with great care; and some of your personal beliefs may best remain undisclosed. You will need to develop techniques and personal strategies for coping with these and other limitations. The Peace Corps staff will lead diversity and sensitivity discussions during pre-service training and will be on call to provide support, but the challenge ultimately will be your own.
- 1 Overview of Diversity in Chad
- 2 What Might a Volunteer Face?
- 2.1 Possible Issues for Female Volunteers
- 2.2 Possible Issues for Volunteers of Color
- 2.3 Possible Issues for Senior Volunteers
- 2.4 Possible Issues for Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual Volunteers
- 2.5 Possible Religious Issues for Volunteers
- 2.6 Possible Issues for Volunteers with Disabilities
- 2.7 Possible Issues for Married Volunteers
Overview of Diversity in Chad
The Peace Corps staff in Chad recognizes adjustment issues that come with diversity and will endeavor to provide support and guidance. During pre-service training, several sessions will be held to discuss diversity and coping mechanisms. We look forward to having male and female Volunteers from a variety of races, ethnic groups, ages, religions, and sexual orientations, and hope that you will become part of a diverse group of Americans who take pride in supporting one another and demonstrating the richness of American culture.
What Might a Volunteer Face?
Possible Issues for Female Volunteers
Women's roles are very distinct in Chadian culture. Women are charged with caring for the family and work long, hard hours to prepare food, obtain water, and rear children. In addition, women do not enjoy the same level of equality as most women in the United States do. Few are educated—only 11 percent of women are literate—and very few hold responsible positions in government or other organizations.
Many men have several wives. In strict Muslim households, especially in the western part of the country, women are sometimes cloistered, i.e., required to stay in their homes unless accompanied by their husband. Certain tasks, including pounding millet and drawing water, are considered exclusively women's work and are not done by men. These cultural practices can be shocking to Volunteers. However, almost all find that they can work successfully with both women and men in Chad.
Female Volunteers have much more freedom than Chadian women and are not expected to strictly adhere to gender roles. This provides them with a unique perspective on Chadian life. As foreign women, they are allowed to participate in both male and female activities, whereas male Volunteers are limited to socializing only with other men. This does not mean, however, that female Volunteers are entirely free of expected gender roles. Although a female Volunteer is more accepted by men, she is still a woman and therefore considered different.
Chadian women usually marry between the ages of 13 and 18, unless they reside in cities. As a single woman living alone in a community, you may be approached by men who wish to court or date you. But there is less need for concern regarding sexual harassment or assault in Chad than in some other countries. Chadian culture greatly minimizes physical contact because of the influence of Islam, and the chief of a village will look out for a female as he would a daughter. Nevertheless, it is important to keep your relations as platonic as possible to ensure good working relationships with people in your community.
Possible Issues for Volunteers of Color
People of color may confront special challenges in Chad. One of the most common is being mistaken for someone from your race's or ethnic group's country of origin. Along with this, Chadians may not believe that you are a U.S. citizen, as the majority of people from the United States they have seen or heard about are of European descent.
African-American Volunteers have found that being black in Africa has certain advantages as well as challenges. You may be more easily accepted by your community, since you may not be visibly different and thereby blend in more. However, villagers' expectations may be higher because of your race. They may expect you to be more like them and not afford you the same allowances in language learning and cultural adaptation that they grant to your Caucasian peers. In public places you may be taken for a Chadian and thus expected to conform to cultural norms, such as the Muslim dress code for women. Some African-American Volunteers have struggled with being told by their villagers that they are not truly black.
Possible Issues for Senior Volunteers
There have been Volunteers over 40 in Chad. The Peace Corps welcomes the experience and special skills of older Volunteers. Like others, you should be prepared for the harsh climate and basic living conditions, and need to take special care of your health because of the lack of medical facilities in Chadian villages. Because there are so few older Volunteers in Chad, you may find yourself missing the company of people of similar age.
Possible Issues for Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual Volunteers
Chadian culture has been described as homophobic, and gay, lesbian, and bisexual Volunteers may find that hard. Because of the negative attitudes regarding homosexuality, it will be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to maintain a positive working relationship with villagers and be open about your sexual orientation. You are likely to find a support system within the Volunteer group, but you are unlikely to be able to be open outside that circle. Visit www.lgbrpcv.org for further information on serving as a gay, lesbian, or bisexual Volunteer.
Possible Religious Issues for Volunteers
Chadians may ask you about your religious affiliation or invite you to attend a community church. Volunteers who are not in the practice of attending church may be challenged to explain their reluctance, but it is possible to politely decline if the church or religion is not one of your choice. Yet many Volunteers find that attending church with their friends is a great way to meet members of the community and develop friendships.
Possible Issues for Volunteers with Disabilities
As a disabled Volunteer in Chad, you may find that you face a special set of challenges. In Chad, as in other parts of the world, some people may hold prejudicial attitudes about individuals with disabilities and may discriminate against them. And there is very little of the infrastructure to accommodate individuals with disabilities that has been developed in the United States. Nevertheless, the Peace Corps' Office of Medical Services determined that you were physically and emotionally capable of performing a full tour of Volunteer service in Chad without unreasonable risk to yourself or interruption of your service. Peace Corps/Chad staff will work with disabled Volunteers to make reasonable accommodations in projects, training, housing, job sites, and other areas to enable them to serve safely and effectively.
Possible Issues for Married Volunteers
Married couples who serve together in the Peace Corps are in a unique situation. While they benefit from having a constant companion to provide support, they may have differing expectations of service. One spouse may be more enthusiastic, homesick, or adaptable than the other. Spouses often experience differing levels of language ability, acceptance by their community, or job satisfaction. A wife may be expected by Chadians to perform certain domestic chores and may find herself in a less independent role than she is accustomed to. A husband may feel cultural pressure to act as the dominant member in the relationship and to make decisions without considering his wife's views.


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Peel and Cut with Confidence
Shaped like a bowling pin―long, cylindrical, and bulbous at the base―this winter vegetable is a cold-weather staple. Its bright orange flesh has a slightly sweet nuttiness that's similar to a sweet potato, and a texture that is even silkier. But to reach it, you must first remove the squash's thick, shiny skin. Cooking Light Test Kitchens Professional Mary Drennen finds that a sturdy serrated peeler works better than a paring knife. Follow her steps to peel and cut this squash with confidence.


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All dressed up with nowhere to go
November 3, 2011 —
I have a few childhood memories of flurries on Halloween, which did not deter us from going door to door. So when the weather report suggested snow over the weekend, I wasn't overly concerned. Planning to attend parties all over the county, I had prepared several wildly different costumes, in an attempt to avoid derision over repetition.
As the ominous clouds approached, I stayed optimistic, since we in the Catskills are made of (IMHO) hardy stuff. Casually observing the predictions (which varied out of control), I tried on all outfits one last time and scoffed at the barrage of e-mails and phone calls expressing concern. Even though the Dancing Cat Saloon (www.dancingcatsaloon.com) had planned an event for Friday night, I wasn't really in the mood and had to be persuaded (by gal-pal Ellany Gable) to venture out.
I trotted out my delivery-man uniform, grabbed a prop and switched gears, happy to have been convinced, since the place was jumpin' and filled with creatively costumed revelers. As suspected, several asked me if I was changing outfits for Saturday night's assorted soirees and I breathed a sigh of relief, confident that I had a few tricks up my sleeve. My uniform was a hit (props make all the difference!) and I began to really get excited about the weekend. And then the unthinkable happened.
Never one to trust dire warnings on television, I was dumbfounded when the snow started coming down. Although it looked fairly intense and began to accumulate, I scared myself in the mirror while trying on the Ozzy Osborne wig and felt a shiver of delight knowing I might be unrecognizable to friends. Four-to-six seemed still manageable and I mocked the friends who appeared genuinely worried. Changing of the Guard (www.facebook.com/changingoftheguard) proprietor Shane Cobert assured me that his Mediterranean restaurant would be open, transformed into a haunted graveyard, which seemed appropriate for my headless bat-prop.


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Dr Sears TED. Really sucks...I love cookies! Turkey, Sweet & Reg potatoes, Pears, Rice, Squash...Does anyone know some particular foods I could consume? I purchased some rice pasta, and rice cakes (plain), but don't really know of anything else that is allowed. What about Rice Chex cereal? Has sugar & molasses in it; wonder if that's alright. And does anyone know how long I would need to be strict? Maybe 2 weeks and then introduce new food? Thanks for your help! I appreciate it.


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Democrats silent on who will step forward to run for newly-open seat
CHARLESTON – Questions rise regarding who will fill some of West Virginia's biggest shoes on Capitol Hill as longtime Democratic Senator Jay Rockefeller officially announced his retirement Friday morning in Charleston.
While Republican Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito announced her bid for Rockefeller's seat in 2014, no Democrats have officially stepped up to the plate, though several names have been floated by media, including current Secretary of State Natalie Tennant.
Tennant could not be reached for comment regarding the reports.
Eastern Panhandle residents may not see local candidates make a bid for the seat. Sen. Herb Snyder said he is "positively not" interested in running for the seat in 2014.
The 16th Senate District representative is still considering making a run at Capito's House seat, but said he will not make a decision for a few more weeks.
"I need to concentrate on the upcoming legislative session," Snyder said.
Former Sen. Carte Goodwin has been named as a possible candidate. The Charleston attorney was appointed by then-Gov. Joe Manchin to fill the vacancy created when Sen. Robert C. Byrd passed away in 2010.
Goodwin said he was flattered to be listed among those who might replace Rockefeller, but said Friday was not a day to discuss the 2014 race.
"There will be plenty of time for people to make those sorts of decisions," Goodwin said. "Today is a day to reflect on a man who spent five decades of his life giving back to West Virginia."
Rod Snyder, President of the Young Democrats of America, said he would like to see Goodwin run in 2014, citing the brief senator's effective role in 2010.
"I think he's the best that West Virginia has to offer in the next generation of leadership," Snyder said.
Larry Puccio, chairman of the West Virginia Democratic Party, said he knew of a few names that might be considering a run, but would not release them. Puccio said he wanted to let those candidates reveal themselves when the time is right.
"They've shown respect by waiting to hear from Sen. Rockefeller, and I want to respect them by letting the process work and letting them share with the public their interest," he said.
"We anticipate a few individuals that are well known, but more importantly … are passionate about serving the citizens of West Virginia," Puccio said.
Capito appears to be garnering widespread support from West Virginia Republicans. Conrad Lucas, chairman of the state's Republican Party, said while the organization does not typically make a move to support candidates in the primary, he feels Capito is "a natural choice" in this senate race.
"Capito is an incredible candidate for the senate seat and has proven herself to be a strong leader for our state," Lucas said.
Delegate Daryl Cowles, a Republican from Morgan County, said he is a longtime supporter of Capito and is excited for 2014.
"I think (Capito's) political beliefs align much better with mine," Cowles said. "It's a great opportunity for her to fill that seat and represent our area with great distinction."
Cowles added that, because Rockefeller announced his retirement early, it would leave enough time for a variety of potential candidates to seriously consider a run for the seat.
"I think you'll have a good host of West Virginians from the Democratic Party, any party, to make their case," Cowles said.
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The Catholic Bishops remain firm in their resolve to stand unified against the attack on Religious Liberty and the teachings of the Catholic Church by Barack Obama.
On Wednesday 14 March the Bishops released a "Statement on Religious Freedom and HHS Mandate" entitled "United for Religious Freedom." The Bishops reaffirmed their position against the ObamaCare mandate that their various catholic organizations must purchase coverage that would provide, without cost to patients, birth control and various medicinal agents that could induce abortion.
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Great story by KFOR documenting the dead and dying pigeons that Senator James Inhofe left behind to slowly die after his 2016 slaughter. Click here to watch:
ALTUS, Oklahoma––Shot and wounded but not dispatched at a pigeon shoot fundraiser for U.S. Senator James Inhofe on September 9, 2016, 28 banded racing or show pigeons were on Sunday, September 11, 2016 recovered alive by Showing Animals Respect & Kindness (SHARK) personnel from the brush where they fell and/or near the "dead piles" where they were left.
Read this great complete story at Animals 24-7 website clicking here.
SHARK is making a nationwide call to caring individuals to join us in Oklahoma to protest United States Senator Jim Inhofe's annual live pigeon shoot political fundraiser. The slaughter is set to take place on September 9, 2016, followed by a dove hunt on September 10th, 2016 outside of Altus, OK.
Click here to learn more: http://bit.ly/2b303Wh
Facebook protest page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1033708533416259/
The 2016 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo is under way and almost immediately the rodeo starts killing animals in the name of "entertainment". Once again this year CFD violates both the rules of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and their own rules by allowing cruel and deadly "jerk-downs" to occur.
2016 CFD Injuries
SAND ISLAND, WA – An international animal protection watchdog group has released a video exposing the cruelty, secrecy and misconduct of three Federal agencies in a tax -unded slaughter of thousands of native birds off the Pacific Coast – and wasting taxpayer money trying to cover it up.
"The US Army Corps of Engineers, the US Dept. of Agriculture's Wildlife Services and the US Coast Guard are working together to keep the public from witnessing what is happening to animals held in public trust, on public waters, with our money," said SHARK (SHowing Animals Respect and Kindness)


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My ballhawking tribute video
Let me start off by saying – I did not make this video.
You will never mistake me for someone who knows anything about technology.
A fellow Brewers fan put this tribute video together for me. He did a nice job.
All he wanted in return was for me to take him and his son to a Brewers game.
Consider it done.
I appreciate the thoughtfulness-thank you.
The song in the video is a children's song by Justin Roberts called "Pop Fly."
(brings back the kid in me).
Don't forget to click the "HQ" button to watch in higher quality.
Hope you like it…
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You know Nick – if you only looked like you were having a good time at the games!😉 What an awesome video! And you're famous – I should have asked you to include your autograph also! What a great friend you have! Thank you so much for sharing it – it was a great way to start my day!
Loved it Happy your friend did a great job. It's not hard to feel your passion after watching that clip. Getting close huh?…D
Great video! In case I wasn't craving baseball before, I sure am now!
Awesome video, whoever it was did a really great job splicing all your footage together. But where was the clip of you leaning over the wall to give [name I don't remember] a cheap home run for the opposing team?!
By the way, is it just me or does this Justin Roberts guy sounds like Weird Al?
Fantastic, Happy! Great job by your friend to put the video together so professionally, and even better job by you to make us feel your enthusiasm for the game. I love the way you point to your shirt. Nice move!
Thanks for the kind words. You're never short of something nice to say.
It's getting close, alright. I can hear it now!
Anything I can do to help. Play ball!!
You mean the Tim Bogar catch? It's on there.
Yeah, Justin Roberts does sound a little like Weird Al. I love that song. I don't love Weird Al.
Thank you-just call it my signature move.
Thanks! Mission accomplished.
What a sweet tribute that was! You look like you're having the time of your life at those games!
Wow, that was a great video! It's cool to see you doing what you are so famous for🙂
Awesome video! How are you not playing professional baseball somewhere? Those were some good catches! haha
Thanks…the fun never ends.
Thank you. Gotta do what you love to do, right?!
I'm flattered, thanks. But, I couldn't hit for power.
That is awesome! Those are some sweet snags! That is getting me excited for the season after watching that.
So where do you normally sit? I've never gotten a foul ball much less a ball thrown to me. Don't worry, I won't come sit by you and try to get a ball😉.
Hey, Happy …
Awesome video and song !!!
I think that is the most fun I have seen anyone have at a ballpark !!!
What more can I say …
You're famous; and, you're the "Happy Youngster" !!!
I look forward to more of your videos throughout the season !!!
Jimmy [27NYY], "BY&L"
I sit in the right field bleachers on most occasions. If a righty is up, I'll wander to left field.
Stop by and introduce yourself. You hang out by me for 15 minutes and I can pretty much guarantee you'll get a baseball.
Thanks! Baseball is my life…and I love life!
Thanks again…coming from you, Jimmy, that means a lot!
Happy, that is a great video. It's good to see that you have someone else that shares your passion for the game. I made it a point last year to take video clips every time a Corpus Christi Hooks batter stepped into the batters box. While I didn't catch any of their home run balls. I did manage to catch 23 of their home runs on video. I'm looking forward to this year and also the Corpus Christi Hooks and Houston Astros exhibition game tonight.
Thanks!! Getting that video will allow you to cherish those memories for a long time-nice job!
Thanks!! Getting that video will allow you to cherish those memories for a long time-nice job!
Thanks!! Getting that video will allow you to cherish those memories for a long time-nice job!


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text: A Reflection on the 2014 Philly Trans Health Conference Every year in Philadelphia there's a free three-day conference solely devoted to trans health and well-being. GLAAD's Faith Issues Intern, Jay Pulitano, went last week. The following is a reflection of his experience. Issues: People of Color, Religion and Faith, Transgender, Young Adult


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Black History Month: Sweet Lou Johnson
Sweet Lou still has that infectious smile. He is an integral part to the Dodger Community Relation department.
Back in 2008, a friend from the InsidetheDodgers blog asked me if I knew if Sweet Lou Johnson had recovered his World Series Ring.
I'll tell you all about the ring, but first let me give you a little history on Sweet Lou.
Sweet Lou Johnson was born September 22, 1935 in Lexington, Kentucky.
He played in the Negro Leagues in 1955 with the Indianapolis Clowns and The Kansas City Monarchs.
Sweet Lou was a journeyman outfielder, promoted from the Dodgers triple-A Spokane at the age of 30, only when Tommy Davis broke his ankle early in the 1965 season.
1965 Sweet Lou and Koufax.
- He hit the decisive home run in Game 7 of the World Series against the Minnesota Twins with Koufax on the mound.
- he collected the only hit in the 1-0 perfect game thrown by Dodger ace Sandy Koufax on September 9, 1965.
- He hit only 12 home runs that year–but that was enough to tie for the team lead!
He played three more seasons but never equaled the magic of 1965.
Losing and Recovering his World Series Ring.
Two years after he retired in 1969, desperate for a cocaine fix, Johnson gave his World Series ring to a Seattle drug dealer as collateral.
He drove across town for the money
When he returned two hours later, the drug dealer and the ring were gone.
One day in 1980, Johnson had two phone numbers written on a piece of paper. One belonged to Don Newcombe.
Johnson intended to dial the other number but, under the influence, mistakenly called Newcombe, who had kicked his own alcohol problems and was working for the Dodgers as a counselor.
Newcombe arranged for Johnson to attend, at the Dodgers' expense, a treatment center. Johnson became clean on Nov. 9, 1980, and after he completed the program, Newcombe arranged for him a job in the organization.
For the past 30 years, Johnson has worked in community relations, speaking to schoolchildren about his experiences and acting as a goodwill ambassador for the team.
And he hasn't slipped once.
Here is Sweet Lou working with kids from Sober College in Woodland Hills, CA.
"Don Newcombe told me, 'If you ever take another drink, I'll break your legs,' and they ain't broke yet," Johnson said with a laugh. "What the Dodgers did was they put some pride back in my life."
They also got his ring back. It was discovered in an unclaimed safety deposit box and was being auctioned on the Internet. Johnson didn't have the $3,500 to buy it, so the Dodgers bought it for him.
The ring made Johnson complete again when it was returned in 2001, 30 years after he lost it, an act that further indebted Johnson to a Dodgers organization he credits for saving his life.
Sweet Lou: You are very dear to us Dodger Fans!
Ref: Daily News (los Angeles), Bill Plaschke of the LA Times.
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Hey Emma! Great story on Sweet Lou! On your previous thread, love the billboards! 🙂
Dear Emma, I knew it you were going to end the black history month posts with Sweet Lou Johnson ! .Doesn't he have a great smile ?
Amazing after all that time he got the ring back. Great story!
Hey CP!
Sweet Lou is everybody's friend! Always walking around with a friendly smile. I can see why his teamates just loved to be around him.
Hey Bluedog!
You know me! yep! I thought it was perfect to ended with Sweet Lou and Sandy Koufax event tomorrow night! I bet Sweet Lou will be there to see his friend Sandy.
Thanks Jen! Yes, is amazing that he was able to recover the ring after all that time.
I'm so glad that story had a happy ending! Really amazing that he got the ring back – and his sobriety, of course.
Great story on Sweet Lou! He always says hello whenever I see him.
I have a couple of photos with him posted on my Facebook page.
Almost "time for Dodger Baseball"!
So true! The most important is him getting his sobriety. I think the kids with alcohol and drug problems listen mor to guys like Sweet Lou, Maury and Newk that have gone thru it.
He always has a smile for everyone at the stadium.
Hey Dodgerlodger!
I have not seen you since I ran into you at the stadium! So good to read you here! I'll go try to find you on facebook! Are you going to the Sandy Koufax event tomorrow? I am going by myself but there are many friends that will be there.
Woohoo! John!
thank you so much for including Andre Ethier in your thread! I'll just ignore the last one you included😉
Amazing that they recovered his ring…Interwebs to the rescue! Great story!
Thanks Joestein,
Hey! I love what you brought to the Yard-party! Woohoo! party just got better!
Cool story… thanks for sharing! BTW, what is Sandy doing helping the METS organization!?!? Blasphemy!
Thit is an amazing story. A little intervention has gone a tremendously long way in Sweet Lou's life. While being able to stay on the straight and narrow with help from the Dodgers, getting his ring back is just fantastic. It proves good things still happen.
Is my pleasure to share the story! Hey! I am OK with Sandy showing up at the Mets camp. The owner and him have been friends since their school days and he lives so close to the Mets camp. Just wish the Dodgers were still in Vero Beach since that is where Sandy lives. He used to use the Vero Beach facility to exercise and see his friends and help the pitchers also.
Yes Mike! Good things can happen. We just got to have faith and determination and like you said a little intervertion.
Emma , Have fun at the Torre and Koufax event !
Oh Emma, ? queres saber donde jugaron los Dodgers antes de Ebbets Field? I think you missed it by seconds when you went to the school yard earlier today. ; )
Good for Lou! Glad Newcombe helped keep him on the straight-and-narrow. Glad they found Lou's WS ring, and that the Dodgers got it back for him! Thanks, Emma!🙂
What an incredible night with Sandy!
Si, me lo perdi! Pero voy para alla en un momento. See you there!
You are so welcome Greg! I talked to Lou at the Koufax event but he was so busy posing for pictures, signing outgraphs and talking with friends. But I did tell him about my thread here. He put his hands together and bowed. When the season starts and he has more time I'd like to talk to him about his playing days in the minor league. He told me "Yeah, I played for Buck O'Neil."
Wow, Emma, great story! A lot of players had drug problems, but it's a shame that he lost his World Series ring over it. It's great that he was able to overcome his problems, and that he's helping to prevent kids from going down the same path that he did. I truly admire him for that.
Emma, thanks again for such a great article about the Sweet Lou ! The man is a true gentleman, and is so great with kids. When you talk with him, he makes it feels like you've been friends forever!
At last nights event, they mentioned his name more then a few times, but I didn't see him. Was he up front? I must have kept missing him, if they showed him on the big screen. The charity event was AMAZING by the way, and I'm sure you will agree.
Can't wait for your blog documenting your night there as well.
Go Blue!
He makes anyone that approach him feel so welcome. But yes, I love his work in the community. In the picture he is at the Sober College talking with kids with similar problems.
I should have texted you! Thanks! Had fun paying tribute to Black History month and I knew I wanted to finish with Sweet Lou just prior to Sandy Koufax's event. Sweet Lou was sitting in the front row of the left side looking at the stage. I was in the middle letter J. That was just such a great event! A night I will never forget! Are you going to Dodger STadium? I will head that way so my thread will be done when I come back! I can't wait to read yours!
Yes I'm going today. But just for the 2nd game. Were you in Mezz or Loge? Either way we couldn't have been far part! What a great night anyways.
We will be there for the 2nd game too. I was in the Mezz. You can see me in my blue at the beginning when the cameras are showing the audience and toward the end I am holding my Dodger bag. Both times I am aplauding. I am still in awe of the night!
Well no time to post my thread on Sandy Koufax. It will have to wait until I come from Dodger Stadium for the game between USC and UCLA!
Fight ON Trojans!
Uh oh……we'll be on opposite sides of the stadium then! Go BRUINS!
I ended up having trouble with my car so is at the mechanic. Oh well, it was not meant to be. I will be at Camelback on Friday though! I can't wait!
Ok, Kaiser, I'll check it once I finish with my Koufax post.
That is awesome! Thanks you so much for sharing this! I only had a chance to check it out now!


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