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Ground-water levels and quality data for Georgia
Open-File Report 79-213
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AbstractThis report begins a publication format that will present annually both water-level and water-quality data in Georgia. In this format the information is presented in two-page units: the left page includes text which summarizes the information for an area or subject and the right page consists of one or more illustrations. Daily mean water-level fluctuations and trends are shown in hydrographs for the previous year and fluctuations for the monthly mean water level the previous 10 years for selected observation wells. The well data best illustrate the effects of changes in recharge and discharge in the various ground-water reservoirs in the State. A short narrative explains fluctuations and trends in each hydrograph. (Woodard-USGS)
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AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry, who passionately pushed a school voucher proposal last session, said Tuesday that the issue would not be pursued by the Legislature this year.
"At this particular time a school choice issue is not going to have much luck passing the makeup of the Legislature," Perry said. "So why spend effort, why spend needed effort in this short 140-day period of time we have?"
Perry's comments were echoed by acting Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff and came on the heels of Texas Education Commission Jim Nelson saying that such a program is unnecessary in the state. All three are Republicans.
Last week, President Bush proposed a federal voucher program to allow parents to pull children out of academically troubled schools and send them elsewhere.
Perry lost his push for vouchers in 1999 when he was lieutenant governor. Both he and Bush favored a pilot program of state-paid vouchers for private-school tuition for students in poor-performing public schools. The proposal died without a vote in the Senate.
"I am not sure we will ever be able to have a broad-scale voucher program," said Ratliff, a senator from Mount Pleasant whose 1995 voucher proposal also failed.
On a state level, Ratliff said Texas would have problems providing transportation for students to attend schools of their choice.
Nelson, who was appointed by Bush when Bush was still Texas governor, said he favors school choice. But he said the state's use of standardized tests to assess school performance has curtailed the need for vouchers in Texas.
An accountability system is forcing Texas' public schools to improve, he said.
"I've never thought vouchers were a major solution to what is wrong with public schools generally," Nelson said. "But I never thought they were the boogie man, either."
Perry said Tuesday that he will focus on other education proposals, such as his $41 million plan for better training for math teachers and intensive summer and after-school student math programs.
Speaking to a state conference for school administrators, Perry also endorsed a bill that would require high school students to take an advanced curriculum in order to earn a diploma.
He also repeated his idea to tap into the Permanent School Fund to help fund a health insurance program for public school employees.
"These investments, along with the historic school funding increase of last session, will continue us on the right path," Perry said.
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…which probably doesn't come off as a surprise given all the recent SF street style posts :) A lot has happened in the past few months – I've completed my graduate studies, found a new job, and decided to move from Toronto to San Francisco. So what does this mean for Shopsterium? Well, no more TO street style :( Other than that, I still plan to continue bringing you fresh style ideas and shopping deals, all the way from sunny California. I'm really excited about the move and hope you'll enjoy the change that will come with it.
Off I go to continue packing. I'm officially moving in 5 days. I'll miss you Toronto, stay stylish!
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Tuxes and Suits
Agnès B103 Green St.; 212-925-4649; agnesb.com
Grooms should hit up Agnès B. for subtle, simple formal wear. Popular styles for weddings include the Rob jacket, a two-button evening number ($685), and the Peter pants ($395).
APC131 Mercer St., nr. Prince St.; 212-966-9685; apc.fr
A.P.C.'s hip clothes, with their classic trim and narrow European-style fit, are perfect for a casual wedding. Their black suit of light alpaca wool is a classic option for more formal affairs (jacket $530, pants $227).
Ascot Chang110 Central Park S., nr. Sixth Ave.; 212-759-3333; ascotchang.com
This Hong Kong import caters to the older, conservative man. Though the boutique offers prêt-à-porter (from $2,950), most who ascribe to its detail-oriented aesthetic have their tuxes made to order (from $3,000).
Baldwin Formals1156 Sixth Ave., at 45th St.; 212-245-8190; nyctuxedos.com
Rent ($100 to $230) or buy ($450 to $1,450) all manner of formal attire in this welcoming store, where they have everything from morning suits to tuxedo standards from designers like Givenchy and Charles Jourdan.
It's trousers only at this site-and reasonably priced ones at that. Their focus is on fitting all body types, with styles from flamboyant to preppy and everything in between. It's the perfect go-to for grooms and their party.
Brioni57 E. 57th St., nr. Park Ave., and various locations; 212-376-5777; brioni.com
This brand's narrow Italian cuts have made for famously clean silhouettes with pinstripes galore. The suit, with a groom's choice of lapel and cut, is ready in six to eight weeks (from $6,200).
Brooks Brothers346 Madison Ave., at 44th St., and various locations; 212-682-8800; brooksbrothers.com
This perennial American favorite simplifies tuxedo shopping by offering four styles: notch, shawl, double-breasted, and peak-lapel ($900 to $1,800). There are a host of blazers and slacks for less formal weddings. Alterations can take up to a week.
Burberry9 E. 57th St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-407-7100; burberry.com
Burberry Prorsum is a casual but trendy collection. Grooms looking for more formal attire can pick up a formal black suit for around $1,395.
Century 21 Department Stores22 Cortlandt St., nr. Church St.; 212-227-9092; c21stores.com
Grooms crowd this discount department store to find great styles from lines like Hugo Boss and Kenneth Cole. Everything is 35 to 75 percent off retail prices.
From the Winter 2008 New York Wedding Guide
- The Dessy Group
Tel: 646-638-9600 ; www.dessy.com
The Dessy Group is the leading resource for bridesmaids' dresses, women's accessories, men's accessories, tuxedos, flower girls dresses, bridal informal and special occasion wear.


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State looks for owners of $64 million in unclaimed propertyStaff Report | November 05,2013MONTPELIER — The state Treasurer's office is currently in the middle of fall outreach efforts to alert Vermonters to search for unclaimed property.
There's now more than $64 million in Vermont's unclaimed property fund.
During the last fiscal year, the average claim paid $385 in cash to 13,435 individuals who discovered they had unclaimed financial property.
"Vermonters are finding that taking the time to check each year can really pay off," said State Treasurer Beth Pearce. "At this year's Champlain Valley Fair we had 950 claim form requests made on $173,121 in unclaimed property. The largest amount of a single claim request was $28,793."
Through November 13, the office will distribute its annual publication of new unclaimed property listings through newspapers across the state. Additional advertising will direct people to search for their name at MissingMoney.Vermont.gov.
Financial property becomes "unclaimed" after a business or nonprofit entity loses contact with a customer for a period of years. The property is sent to the State Treasurer's Office to locate the property owner. Unclaimed property includes cash, checks, security deposits, refunds, stocks, bonds, insurance policies, bank accounts, and estates.
There is no time limit for filing a claim and no charge to claim funds through the Treasurer's office.
Vermonters are advised to be wary of services that offer to locate property for a fee. Vermont law forbids such businesses, known as asset locators, from charging more than 10 percent of the value of the unclaimed property for their services.
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Perfect Pumpkin Bread [vegan]
Total Time
Prep 10 mins
Cook 1 hr
Taken from the postpunkkitchen.com- wanted to post here to see the nutrition breakdown.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cups canned pumpkin
- 1⁄2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1⁄4 cup apple butter
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup golden seedless raisins
- Preheat oven to 350°; mist an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 loaf pan w/ nonstick cooking spray
- In a large mixing bowl sift together the first 7 ingredients (the dry ingredients).
- Combine the wet ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk together very well.
- Pour the wet into the dry ingredients until everything is evenly moistened (the batter will be stiff). Fold in the raisins.
- Spoon batter into loaf pan, distribute evenly along the length of the pan but don't spread the batter to the edges, that will happen as it is baking. Bake for 50 minutes to an hour until a knife comes out clean.
- Remove bread from oven and turn the bread out of the loaf pan onto a cooling rack. Wait until bread cools before slicing. If you have left overs, wrap in plastic and it should keep for about a week.
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I used white flour and crasins (because I was out of whole wheat flour and raisins) This bread was delicous, and even better with a little apple butter on top!
5 stars all the way! More people really should try this recipe!!! There is no sugar and no eggs, just Deeeelicious, moist pumpkin bread. I doubled the recipe and used 2 disposable loaf pans. Didnt have the pastry whole weat flour, just whole wheat flour and came out Fantastic (im not even sure what the difference is). Got raves from my family and houseguests. This is a keeper, fo sho. It's so easy. And look at the ingredients, you probably already have most of them. So it's cheap, healthy & yummmay. Try it!!! Blessings in The Lord Jesus to you for sharing!


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Vermont Progressive Primary Results Likely Delayed
An official leading the recount in the gubernatorial primary for Vermont's Progressive party says it's doubtful the recount will be completed before Friday.
The recount was being conducted Thursday at county courthouses around Vermont, with results being reported to the Washington County clerk, Elizabeth Battey.
Battey says clerks around Vermont are having to separate out Progressive ballots from Democratic and Republican ones to determine who got the most votes from the fewer than 800 people who voted for a candidate in the Progressive Primary.
Write-in candidate Annette Smith asked for the recount after losing in earlier counting to Progressive Party Chairwoman Martha Abbott by one vote. The party decided earlier this year not to run a candidate for governor, so Abbott withdrew after her apparent victory.
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Mini Travel Guide to Jakarta
In genteel Kota, the pretty Taman Fatahillah square offers up four museums within yards of each other that educate visitors about Jakarta and its people. The Jakarta History Museum tells the city's story while the Wayang Museum details the Java art of puppetry, in one of the oldest buildings in the city. You'll also find the Balai Seni Rupa fine art museum and its neighbouring Ceramics Museum. One mile north is the historic harbour at Sunda Kelapa where tourists sit with a cool drink and watch the wooden schooners drift into the 800-year-old port. A bustling market operates here into the evening – a great place to eat fresh grilled fish for supper. You can also have a look around the 19th century watchtower Uitkijk, built to direct boats into the harbour, and the fascinating Maritime Museum, housed in former Dutch/East Indies warehouses and chronicling the area's historic spice trade tales.
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LOTTSBURGThe Northumberland County School Board meeting on Monday, October 14, had a celebratory atmosphere.
Sitting by a cake and backed up by balloons, school superintendent Dr. Rebecca Gates reported to the school board that all of Northumberland's schools are fully accredited. The announcement was met with applause.
"In case some of you haven't heard, there's 132 school systems in the state of Virginia," Dr. Gates said. "Only 36 are fully accredited, and Northumberland is one of them."
Following Dr. Gates' announcement, the school board presented Queen Jordan, widow of former school administrator John Jordan, a plaque bearing a resolution of appreciation for Mr. Jordan's years of service. Jordan became well-known in the Northumberland school system for his work as a teacher, principal, and dropout coordinator.
Mrs. Jordan was joined by members of her community and church as she accepted the plaque from board chair Betty Christopher. Mr. Jordan died in September.
Martha Hicks, coordinator of Northumberland's special programs and the "I'm Determined" project, and special education teacher Patti Packett presented the I'm Determined program to the school board. Hicks described it as a "self-determination" program for special needs students. The program aims to encourage students to express their needs to educators and empower them to succeed in the classroom and after graduation.
Northumberland Elementary School parent Meredith Pearson spoke to the school board during the public comment period to commend the staff of NES on their handling of the mentally ill man escorted from NES last month. Pearson said she happened to be near the office during the incident. Although the man was taken away voluntarily, Pearson says she saw staff "using their bodies as barricades" in case the situation became violent.
"It is very rare that I personally witness the level of dedication and care for my children's safety that I witnessed that day," Pearson said. "These people would have, very easily could have, taken bullets for my children."
Dr. Gates presented members of the school board and board clerk Lois Gilbert awards from the Virginia School Boards Association for their "commitment to effective school board governance" in Northumberland. After reading aloud and presenting plaques to each member, Dr. Gates asked for a help with the last plaque, which was to Dr. Gates herself.
"Can I get someone to present me to me?" she asked quietly, prompting laughter. Christopher took the plaque, read it aloud, and handed it back to Dr. Gates.
The board also approved expenditures to send NHS dance team seniors Lauren Self and Katie Crowther to participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.


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Cuba Township issued the following news release Thursday:
September 12, 2013 - North Barrington, Illinois - The public is invited to attend a series of open forums being held in the Barrington area to meet and engage with Republican candidates running for Illinois Governor in 2014.
Wednesday September 25 - Meet Kirk Dillard Chessie's/111 Bar & Grill, Barrington 6PM Downstairs
Wednesday October 09 - Meet Bill Brady McGonigal's Pub, Barrington 6:00 PM Upper Level
Sunday October 13 - Meet Bruce Rauner Lake Barrington Shores, Lake Barrington 1:00 PM Recreation Center
Thursday October 24 - Meet Dan Rutherford Zaza's Tavola Italiana, Lake Barrington 6:00 PM Private Room
The gatherings are sponsored by the Cuba Township Republicans as a public service to educate voters on the candidates, their policy positions, and their ideas for Illinois. For more information or to RSVP, please visit www.cubatownshiprepubicans.com.
"Illinois is facing serious challenges and we need a new Governor to lead the state out of this mess. The Cuba Township Republicans welcome community members and local business leaders to attend these events and learn about the solutions these candidate could provide as our next Governor." said Cuba Township Republican Chairman Bruce Sauer.
About Cuba Township Republican Committee Cuba Township is located in southwest Lake County, Illinois and covers an area of 24 square miles and population of approximately 16,000 people. Cuba Township encompasses Barrington, Barrington Hills, Deer Park, Fox River Grove, Lake Barrington, North Barrington Port Barrington, Tower Lakes,and portions of unincorporated Lake County. In the 2012 General Election election 78% of Cuba Township registered voters turned out to vote.
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Quote of the Day – Dumb politician edition
Why is it some politicians seem driven to speculate out loud about things of which they're obviously ignorant?
"If I had to guess, twenty five cents, this would be exactly that," Bloomberg said. "Homegrown maybe a mentally deranged person or someone with a political agenda that doesn't like the health care bill or something. It could be anything."
As it turns out, his guess wasn't worth two cents. And it doesn't appear to be "anything" – it appears to be the same old thing.
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Coming from the same guy who thinks the Arizona immigration laws target legal law abiding immigrants – no surprise.
I heard that fact he is a US citizen and it happened in the US, they are classifying this as domestic terrorism.
I guess Faisal was protesting Health Insurance legislation?
Its idiots like this that get other people killed.
I'm sure the FBI would have caught him sooner if he hadn't been out all night "Tea Partying"
Watch out! The media is breathlessly reporting this guy had his house foreclosed. He may be a tea partier yet!!!
Then they won't be mentioning another possible approach to foreclosure that doesn't involve explosives in Times Square?


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Days Of Our Lives Comings And Goings For October.
Here's the latest castings news on who is coming to Salem.
According to his wife Jenna's latest tweet, Galen Gering (Rafe/ex-RoboRafe) has renewed his contract.
Silver screen star Ruta Lee will be coming to Salem. Read more here.
Nate Berkus will be doing a guest spot on October 12 and 13.
Sarah Brown debuts as Madison on October 4.
Daytime vet Tamara Tunie will arrive in Salem this November as Judge Weston. Read this for more information.
Mary Beth Evans will be back as Kayla around December 15. Check this out for more on her return.
There is a casting call out for "Julian." The character is described as a 20 to 30-year-old gorgeous, extremely well-built African-American male. Julian is authentic, heroic and incredibly charming without trying. However, there is a darkness in his past. It's being hinted that Dr. Julian will be a love interest for Lexi Carver.
Please be sure to read "Days of Our Lives" daily summaries, news, actor bios, appearances, video clips, polls, comings and goings! Join us on Twitter @soapoperafan and Facebook for more scoops on "Days Of Our Lives," all the other soap operas, "Dirty Soap," "Glee," "Grey's Anatomy," "Vampire Diaries" and "Venice the Series!"
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By Tom Burden
These deceptively simple little bags are a wonderful addition to your safety arsenal. Their core function is to allow you or your crew to throw a line accurately. While we know you've never had a problem tossing a line to someone on the dock or to a capsized boat, we've observed many other boaters who have completely botched this common act of seamanship.
With Throw Rope Bags, you are virtually assured of an accurate toss. The floating line is stored inside a soft nylon bag, which also contains a small piece of foam to ensure that the bag floats, and SOLAS reflective tape to make it easy to see. The bitter end of the line has a loop in it, which is placed over the non-throwing hand to secure it. With a gentle underhand toss, as if you were pitching a horseshoe, you can send the bag and line out 50' to 70', right to your victim or docking helper.
If the intended recipient somehow misses the line, you can pull it back and (Here's the part that's not so simple!) do one of the following:
If you decide to return the line to the bag, it requires some technique. We've found the easiest method is to throw the line over the shoulder and–while holding the bag in the right hand–feed the line into the bag with the left hand. The line must be stuffed, or flaked into the bag—coiling it and then putting it inside the bag causes one big tangle.
Cheap, effective and an embarrassment preventer, the Throw Rope Bag is a great addition to your boat. Whether passing a line to another boat or snaring a crew overboard, you can master the technique with a modest amount of practice.
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CHICAGO - Derrek Lee waited nearly a week to get back into the batter's box.
When he did, he rescued the Cubs with one swing.
Lee, who had missed the five previous games with neck spasms, punctuated a six-run eighth inning with a pinch-hit grand slam to lead another Cubs comeback, sending the White Sox to an 11-6 defeat.
On Friday, the Cubs rallied for a 6-3 victory, using a passed ball to score the go-ahead run in a two-out, three-run seventh-inning rally.
After Paul Konerko homered leading off the top of the eighth Saturday against Bob Howry (1-3) to put the White Sox up 6-5, the Cubs quickly responded.
David Aardsma (2-1), traded from the Cubs to the White Sox in the offseason, allowed a leadoff triple to Ryan Theriot in the bottom of the inning. After Theriot surprisingly held third as pinch hitter Cliff Floyd grounded to second, Alfonso Soriano lined an RBI-single to tie the game.
Soriano raced home with the go-ahead run as Aramis Ramirez hit another triple in nearly the same spot as Theriot's - in the right-field corner. Aardsma intentionally walked Daryle Ward before Michael Barrett lined a ball off Aardsma for a single to load the bases.
When the left-handed Boone Logan relieved, Lee was sent in as a pinch-hitter and drove a pitch over the wall in right-center to send the Cubs fans among a crowd of 41,101 at Wrigley Field into a tizzy. Before the game, Cubs manager Lou Piniella said Lee would probably not play until next week.
White Sox starter Javier Vazquez allowed five hits and five runs in seven innings. The bullpen meltdown cost him a chance for his first win since April 13.
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PROS / This service provides the best way to catch up on current episodes of the biggest network shows.
CONS / Commercials are a serious drawback to the user experience.
VERDICT / Hulu Plus is a good value and is close to achieving streaming greatness with an impressive selection of up-to-date shows and complete series.
Hulu started out as a joint venture between several major media networks in 2007. Three years later, Hulu Plus started its monthly subscription service. While Hulu is specifically meant to be viewed, without a fee, on a computer, Hulu Plus added more ways to watch streaming TV through apps and an expanded library of content. This online TV service started TV-only, but it has since added a small selection of movie choices. Because you have the ability to watch the latest television episodes, Hulu Plus deserves the Top Ten Reviews Bronze Award for internet TV sites.
There's no question about it: Hulu Plus is the best internet TV service when it comes to catching up on current running seasons of your favorite shows. You only need to wait one day after it airs before the episode is available to you. While there are full seasons of popular shows available, we ran into a few instances when only the last five episodes of a particular series were available to watch.
In terms of exclusive content, Hulu Plus also has its fair share. It has recently announced a short-term exclusivity deal with BBC America to bring in cult favorites. However, the original content needs a fair amount of work and is not enough reason to make you want to sign up for this service.
With Hulu Plus, there is no additional cost for HD programming. This service utilizes a personal queue and watch history to keep track of your favorite programs.
What you are really paying for when you sign up for Hulu Plus is the ability to stream TV from devices other than your computer. It's convenient to watch streaming TV from the comfort of your couch, and this service makes that possible. We just wish there were other major benefits of paying a monthly rate.
User Experience
The overall user experience is seriously affected by Hulu's insistent use of advertising. Even after paying for a membership, you will be treated to commercials throughout your program. It defeats the purpose of paying for a service. In a typical 42-minute television episode, we sat through seven minutes of commercials. While that's better than watching TV the old-fashioned way, just remember that you might see the same commercials seven times throughout the show. Hulu Plus would win over entertainment consumers in a big way if they ever chose to cut the commercials entirely. Also, the addition of commercials makes the service choppy. We dealt with several issues of the stream freezing up while playing ads.
Hulu Plus is very binge-watcher friendly. If you have a few hours to spare and are finally going to watch a show like "Breaking Bad," you can start from the beginning and relax. The auto play feature will start each episode after the current one finishes.
Help & Support
Hulu Plus's help and support is better than average. It hosts a regular blog if you want to see what innovations are being released in the near future. If you want to contact Hulu with concerns, there is not a live-chat option, but you can reach the company by an email form. The general FAQs page will take care of your minor problems. The tutorials page is the most beneficial and covers billing, smart device troubleshooting and video organization, among other topics.
Hulu Plus is so close to being the best way to watch internet TV. Its constantly updated library of the most popular television shows is second to none. If only it met customer demand by cutting the barrage of commercials, it would be difficult to pass up. However, overall, this internet TV service is an amazing deal.


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SKETCH 101 - Oct 03, 2009 - Paula Pazderka
SKETCH 101: Fundamentals of Sketch Comedy
Sketch 101 covers writing exercises that explore different structures and sketch formats, while introducing students to the DSI philosophy on sketch comedy. Students develop an understanding of how-to approach and write sketch comedy and can expect to leave class with a portfolio of writing samples.
SKETCH 101 runs for 6 weeks for 2 hours per week.
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Students are expected to write outside of class, preparing sketches for presentation. You must have the ability to print your sketches and bring copies for the class on a weekly basis.
Students should have access to a computer and screenwriting software. We recommend Final Draft. You may also choose to use a free program such as celtx or a free online software like Zhura.
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Paula has been performing improv and sketch comedy for over a decade. Paula trained in Chicago, studying the art of improvisation with Mick Napier, Charna Halpern, Noah Gregoropoulos, Susan Messing, and Joe Bill.
A former COMEDYSPORTZ CHICAGO ensemble member, Paula dazzled audiences improvising with THE PLACEBO EFFECT, The SPEAKEASY PLAYERS, and CHEETARAH, performing at some of Chicago's finest improv theaters (IMPROV OLYMPIC, THE PLAYGROUND THEATER, SPEAKEASY TAVERN, and DONNY'S SKYBOX). A writer as well as performer of sketch comedy, Paula is one third of the sketch troupe ASTERISKS which appeared in THE CHICAGO SKETCHFEST from 2004 to 2006. In 2007, she performed her solo show BACKFIRE at Chicago's PROP THEATER'S RHINOFEST and BEST SHOW EVER at DSI COMEDY THEATER.
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The archives contain spectra of more than 10,000 astronomical objects, including more than 9,000 obtained from the International Ultraviolet Explorer, which was in operation from 1978 to 1996. The archives also house images of nearly 8,000 small regions of the sky observed by Hubble. Astronomers using the scrapbook can quickly sample data from several missions.
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While astronomers can use the scrapbook to study individual objects in detail, they also can employ it to search for data on a group of stars or galaxies near one another in the sky. And the scrapbook can be used in the classroom or at home. Students can explore actual data of stars and galaxies, rather than only viewing the smaller public gallery of beautiful Hubble pictures.
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New Albany area residents who received degrees at the Ohio State University's summer commencement are:
Bachelor's degrees -- Kathryn Gasper, Steven Nelson, Hartland Ruben, Pierre St. Jean, Jenny Stokes and Joshua Taylor.
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More than one-third of contemporary marriages begin with an online spark and, interestingly, Cupid's arrow may be a little more effective when it strikes virtually, according to new research.
A new study, funded by the online dating site eHarmony, was published recently in the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Researchers found that of 20,000 Americans who got married between 2005 and 2012, some 35 percent met online. Interestingly, while 8 percent of the couples who met offline got separated or divorced, just six percent of the online-connecting couples did.
The researchers also found higher rates of marital satisfaction reported amongst couples who met online than they did among couples who met in more traditional, expected places such as bars or at college or through professional contact. While the difference in marriage survival rates may not be large enough to impress skeptics, the takeaway here may be that online dating, despite some of its pitfalls, may not be a bad way to make a meaningful, lasting connection.


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Serum bactericidal antibody titres against serogroup C meningococci in Turkish children: serological basis of the need for conjugated meningococcal vaccine
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Yildirim I., Ceyhan M., Balmer P., Andrews N., Borrow R., Aydogan A., Ecevit C., Turgut M., Kurt N., Uysal G.
Like many other developing countries; there is no accurate information about the distribution of Neisseria meningitidis serogroups and the potential need for a conjugated meningococcal C vaccination programme in Turkey. To evaluate the need for this vaccine in our country we collected serum samples from four health centres located in different geographic regions and stratified according to age. Sera were tested for serum bactericidal antibodies (SBA) to serogroup C meningococci using rabbit serum as the complement source. It was observed that 98 (29.8%) and 40 (12.2%) of 329 individuals within the study population achieved SBA titer of >8 and >128, respectively. Overall; at least 70.2% of the population are susceptible (SBA titer <8) to meningoccal serogroup C disease. The rate of susceptibility was highest in infants aged 712 months and young children (14 years). Although the true incidence of meningococcal serogroup C disease is not well-known in Turkey, conjugated meningococcal C vaccine should be in mind as candidate vaccine for routine immunisation schedule given the high rate of susceptibility of the Turkish population.
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As I mentioned on another thread, our first session was great and now we are going to meet up again to go into our second adventure!
However, the number of guests has been increased by 2 to a total of 6!
I don't want to send anyone home so I would like to run a 6 player game.
The two new players ares completely new to RPGs so I was looking for something similar to Black Fang's dungeon in terms of simplicity and variety, and easily scalable to 6 players.
As for characters I will be creating a barbarian, and another core class from:
thanks to edowar for the templates!
I would prefer to have different classes so everyone feels different. Any suggestions? I am more familiar with the core rules classes, but not enough to make a decision. For example, I see the paladin in the same light as I do the cleric, and the sorcerer the same as a wizard. I am pretty sure I am wrong since I have just played a wizard in PFS but that is why I ask for advice.
For adventures, my original plan was to run the Begginner Bash! and the Deadly Mine, but I find them way too simple compared to Black Fang Dungeon, and was hoping to provide the new players with a similar experience (So they will want to join us in the future!). Does anyone have any experience with the beginner box bash/deadly mine for 6 players?
I created the Raven's Watch adventure, but it is supposed to be played in a later sessions since I want the players to gather information about black fang as side quests on the coming adventures to give the world a sense of connectivity.
I thought of creating a new adventure with 6 players in mind, but the thought of creating the maps, the plot, all the encounters from scratch and having 2 new players is very overwhelming. I do have 1 month to work on it, but in the back of my mind is this constant worry of "Will they like my adventure?, will it be boring?, Will it be tedious?"
So I come to you in hopes to give me some advice on creating encounters for 6 players. I believe I am supposed to add 1 to the average player level to get the CR for the encounters, but other than that, what else should I keep in mind. I was thinking to use the plot seed in the Game Master guide about the werevolves controlling a band of wolves.
I have also been toying with the idea to use PFS in Service to Lore as a template since I already played it. It is very easy for beginners and has a lot of variety, but I have no idea how to modify some of the encounters for 6 players.
I want to have an adventure for 1 session only (3-4 hours), since we are still testing the waters, and I don't want to commit anyone to finish a module of numerous sessions. Also they are not ready to jump to full pathfinder rules.
I need help on what adventure to run, or how to create an adventure for 6 players. The free adventures for beginner box, seem way too simple and won't give the 2 new players a good view of the game. I was hoping to have some practice creating an adventure, but having 2 new players and having a party of 6 is making me very cautious of this route. Raven's watch is not an option since I will be using it in a later date. I want an adventure that can be finished in 1 session (3-4hours).
I probably looks that I am stressed out, but I am actually enjoying GMing, it is just that I never expected to run anything for more than 6 players, and it worries me that this will cause some adventures to not be as fun.
Any advice, suggestions and help is appreciated!
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That's tricky, deltas. In your shoes, I'd be tempted to get those new people to play through the Black Fang dungeon themselves before the joint session. They could use the new NPCs you've selected (maybe Barbarian and Druid?) and get help from either NPCs controlled by you or two of your original players. This is how I plan to introduce many people to the Beginner Box - my fiancé is one of my first group who would like to join 2-4 other newbies going through Black Fang's dungeon.
Barring that, it is important to start the group session with some simple tasks that are clearly well-suited to the talents of the characters for the new players. Perhaps a door is stuck that can only be opened by the barbarian in a rage; or a Knowledge (Nature) check is required for some key info - unfortunately I'm not familiar with edowar's conversions so I'm not sure what works. Just like Black Fang introduces the whole party to some basic concepts in small chunks at the beginning, try to do that for your newbies somehow.
Thinking about an easy adventure to do, here's some brainstorming:
- use Deadly Mine as a base
- make three encounters leading up to the mine
- 1) A chance for the druid to shine: Animals attack the party (like two boars) who are quite powerful; give the druid an opportunity to change them from hostile to neutral so that the party doesn't have to engage in combat with them (make it obvious that a tough fight at this point in their quest would be debilitating).
- 2) Perception and combat: Have a small group of orcs (4?) set up an ambush (originally set up for the dwarves who were noticed on their way to the mine - but for obvious reasons haven't yet returned down the path). Have everyone roll perception checks, starting with the newbies, and then start the combat.
- 3) Boulder in their path: A recent avalanche has sent a big boulder down on top of the entrance to the mine. The dwarf tracks obviously go into the mine, so they must move it. The barbarian and Valeros together can move the boulder if the barb is raging.
- consider replacing the Giant Spider with the Giant Black Widow from the GM Kit (this serves to increase the challenge but also to introduce your original group to another type of giant spider).
- leave the gold elemental fight the same - seriously tough - I'm still surprised at the manoeuvre our group's Ezren pulled in order to not only prevent a TPK but to beat it
That might not be enough for one session - it depends on how much time is spent introducing the newbies to their characters and helping them play. You could prepare an exit encounter - something that would happen on the way home - and only use it if you feel time permits and it isn't too anticlimactic.
As for scaling up other adventures, I'd simply increase any established encounters by 50%. So three goblins instead of two, sort of thing. Single monster encounters could be left at 1 or doubled to 2 - a decision you can reserve until the party gets there (for instance, if they just got beaten badly in a previous encounter, you could go with one to give them an easier time).
I hope that helps.
- Niilo
|Steve Geddes
I don't know how interested you are in spending more money. Ultimately RPGs are very cheap entertainment for half a dozen people - nonetheless, the GM often ends up spending the majority and there's always something else to buy, unfortunately.
If you were interested in a bought adventure, I'd recommend Crypt of the Everflame. Although it was written for the full ruleset, not the beginner box, it was also specifically designed as an introduction to the system and is based on a story of 'bright eyed new adventurers embarking on their first quest' so I think it would be ideally suited for people new to RPGs.
The fact you have six players instead of the assumed four is not something I'd stress over, if I were you. You could add an additional monster here or there and maybe increase some of the 'solo' monsters hit points a little bit. Ultimately though, beginners are generally not going to be as familiar with the rules and are quite likely to adopt some sub-optimal tactics, so going easy on them in the first few sessions is not unreasonable, in my view.
You'd need to be quite familiar with the material as it is significantly larger than Black Fang's dungeon. There are also one or two parts which arent as clear as they could be (stairs going nowhere which arent mentioned in the text, a locked door with no mention of where the key is, etcetera - those things you can work out and/or make up easily enough, but it's best to do that before the session, in my view, otherwise the players have to watch you frowning and flicking through pages, frantically reading...)
You would be unlikely to complete it in one session, but that has the added bonus that, if everyone is keen to continue, you have a few sessions ready to go while you all learn the system. There are also occasional references to a rule from the core rules not present in the beginner box. However, I'd strongly recommend not ruling it out on this basis. I personally ignore a large portion of the Core Rules on a routine basis (I just dont have the brainspace to memorise 500+ pages of rules) and it has no impact on my player's experience of the game - they dont know I'm leaving out some complicated sub-systems of the rules.
If you did go that route, Paizo also sell A Double-Sided Flip Mat of the Entire Dungeon which I found to be super useful. It's just like the flipmat you got in the beginner box but with a different dungeon on each side. Of course, it's not really necessary since you can use the blank side of the map which came with the beginner box.
With regard to the story - Crypt of the Everflame isnt written as being near Sandpoint, although you could easily transplant it there in your world if you wanted to continue focussing your stories on that portion of Golarion. I'm also kind of assuming that those who played the first time are going to start again with new characters, although that wouldnt really matter (provided they are all still first level - it can be annoying to play in a game where some characters are higher level than others, since the low level PCs can feel a little bit like 'extras'.
Having said all of that - one of the most rewarding parts of GMing is creating your own material. If you were up to it, I'd certainly encourage you to give it a shot - once again, the players dont know whether you're reading from a glossy, professionally written book or some hand scrawled, dog eared notes. It can be a good idea to read through some pre-written adventures though if you have the cash to spend - see how the professionals do it.
Good luck. :)
Thanks both of you for your advice.
I have considered the Crypt of The Everflame but I am hoping to use that as the first adventure when we make the jump to the full Pathfinder rules and since some of the players are new, I want an adventure that can run in just one session so they can have closure and sucess on their first try. I feel if they have a "to be continued" they won't be as excited as my first group did when they defeated Black Fang. What has been your experience with new players and multiple session modules?
I like Niilo's sugesstion to use Deadly Mine as a base and add some encounters leading up to the mine. Any idea how long Deadly Mine runs for? From reading it, it looks like it could be run in half the timed compared to the Black Fang Dungeon.
I have also looked at some of the other adventures like Hollow's last hope and Master of the Fallen Fortress which look more lengthy that the Deadly Mine. Any ideas how long they run for?
I have also seen Fangs from the Past, an adventure by a third party designed for the beginner box, read good reviews about it, but once again I don't know how long it runs for.
I have also been working on an adventure, but I think it might be too long for one session, but due to my inexperience I am not sure if it just me. Any tips on determining how long an adventure is going to be?
Also, any tips for creating my own adventure? Should I wait until the PC's are higher level? or the lower the level the easier it is?
Thanks again!
|Tom S 820
I didn't have any trouble running Crypt of the Everflame over 2 4-5 hour sessions, with a break point at the top of the stairs down to level 2. The players seemed excited after the first session and eager for more. Mind you, it took the PCs a week of game-time to complete the mission, with all the resting up they did! By the end of the adventure I had 4 2nd level PCs who definitely seemed ready for more adventure.
Re length of adventure - for PBB it looks like around 12 encounter-areas/rooms, with 6-8 battles, takes around 4 hours to play; Black Fang's Dungeon and Crypt of the Everflame both ran at that rate for me. You can use the handy random encounter tables in the PBB to stock your dungeon, make sure to include at least a couple nice items even if the random treasure rolls turn up low.


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Sullivan tax increase 8.9%; cuts to outside agencies, vacant positions
December 21, 2012 —
After spending much of the day negotiating cuts to the final Sullivan County budget for 2013, at about 9 p.m., the legislature voted to adopt a budget that comes with an 8.9% tax increase. That's down from the tentative budget that was adopted on November 1, which called for an increase of about 13.77%.
Savings in the projected cost of health care for county employees accounted for about a 2% reduction. Another significant reduction was due to a nearly $520,000 cut to contracted agencies, such as Cornell Cooperative Extension, Boys and Girls Club, Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, the Eagle Institute and the Partnership for Economic Development.
Further savings were found by eliminating funds for three vacant positions, an administrative assistant and two deputy sheriffs.
The vote to pass the budget was six to three, with Cindy Gieger, Kitty Vetter and Alan Sorensen voting against it, seeking additional cuts.
Kathy LaBuda said while she had never voted for such an increase in the past, this tax hike was necessary to maintain a reasonable level of services to the community. She detailed some of the reasons for the increase: "We've added staff to our veterans services, so our returning vets receive the benefits they are worthy of. We funded our college to the tune of $4 million, so that our children can have a college education…. We continue to fund our nursing home, so that our seniors, who have worked so hard and have paid taxes their whole lives to this county, have a safe place when their families can no longer care for them at home."
Gieger expressed dissatisfaction with the budget process. She said, "I truly believe there's a lack of accountability and oversight of our tax dollars," and she added, "Without a reduction in services, we will continue to overburden our taxpayers."
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A 35-year-old nursing mother, Asabi Ojenike, has been arraigned by the Lagos State Police Command, before an Ikeja Magistrate's Court for armed robbery.
Ojenike was arraigned alongside three other members of her gang- Samsondeen Giwa, 38, Gbenga Oyedele, 42, and a receiver of stolen property, Matthew Huyeke, 42.
Ojenike, who gave birth while in police custody, brought her new born to the court.
The charges read, "That you Samsondeen Giwa, Matthew Huyeke, Gbenga Oyedele, Asabi Ojenike and others now at large on 13th June, 2013, at about 2300hrs at Alakuko Lagos, in the Lagos Magisterial District did conspire amongst yourselves to commit felony to wit: armed robbery and thereby, committed an offence contrary to Section 5(b) and punishable under Section1(2) (a) of the Robbery and Firearm (Special Provisions) Act, Cap 398, Vol. XXII, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 1990 as amended.
"That you Samsodeen Giwa, Matthew Huyeke, Gbenga Oyedele, Asabi Ojenike on the same date, time and place in the aforementioned Magisterial District whilst armed with one locally made single barrel short gun and one locally made double barrel short gun with its thirty five cartridges and other dangerous weapons did attempt to rob on Alhaji Taofik Gani of his property and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 1(2) (a) of the Robbery and Firearm (Special Provisions) Act, Cap 398, Vol.XXII, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 1990 as amended."
The court remanded the suspects in prison custody.
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By Don McAlavy: Local columnist
About 13 years ago I was suddenly awakened early one morning by a loud boom, and then another boom, and I thought we were being bombed. At this time I was living on the Pleasant Hill Highway northeast of Clovis and the booms came from the southeast. It sounded like a giant walking across the country.
Sometime later I discovered the booms came from Rolland Lusk's farm just east of Clovis. He had an anti-hail cannon, the first, he said, to be installed in the United States. A hail cannon? Who was he shooting at? Well it seems Lusk had purchased, sight unseen, a device (anti-hail cannon) for $130,000, after talking to vineyard and orchard owners in Mexico and Canada over a two-year period.
Lusk said the people he talked to reported they hadn't suffered hail damage since purchasing their anti-hail cannon.
Lusk said his onion acreage near Clovis gets a little hail every year, but this year three different hail storms wiped out 250 acres of onions. He lost $250,000 in growing costs, plus all the income he would have made from the sale of the onions.
So the next time storms roll in with claps of thunder, lightning and threats of hail, said Lusk, the skies about my home will be filled with a different noise: heart-pounding booms followed by a whistle that reverberates upward for five or six seconds.
The device consists of a cannon housed in a Quonset hut combustion chamber that shoots repeated low-frequency shock waves into hail-producing clouds, said Robert McVicker, vice president of Pro-Shield, Inc., marketer of the product.
McVicker said the explosion produces a two-ton thrust, expelling sonic waves into the clouds up to 60,000 feet about the ground. This stirs up the molecules, preventing them from slowing down to form a solid. Hail stones that have already formed are softened and fall as slush.
"Most of the farmers around me think I'm crazy," Lusk said. "But I sure think it'll work."
The manufacturers said the anti-hail cannon will protect a 220-acre area or a round area that is 1 kilometer in diameter. It is radio-controlled and should be turned on a half-hour before the storm hits, emitting sound waves every six seconds.
The people who make the anti-hail cannon said they hope the installation of a cannon in the United States will generate more interest, as it has been used for 18 years in France.
So far I have a 100 percent money-back guarantee if the device doesn't work when the next hail storm arrives over my onion fields, Lusk said. Let's hope the device works!
Don McAlavy is Curry County's historian. He can be contacted at:


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Kehinde Wiley's New Show at Sean Kelly Gallery
For the first time ever, the painter known for his larger-than-life portraits of urban black men has taken women as his subject. "Economy of Grace," on view at Sean Kelly Gallery in Chelsea through June 16, features portraits of 12 African-American women cast from the streets of New York, each dressed for the sittings in a custom design by Riccardo Tisci. At the opening last Saturday,
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Pic Special: Aston Villa 1 Newcastle 2
United's new-look side picked up maximum points on their travels as they recorded a 2-1 win away at Aston Villa on Tuesday.
Papiss Cisse and Yohan Cabaye gave the visitors a dream start at Villa Park with goals before half-time, as recent signings Moussa Sissoko and Yoan Gouffran made their Magpies debuts.
Although Christian Benteke netted a penalty after the restart to halve the deficit, Newcastle hung on for their first away victory of the season thanks to some outstanding defending, including a last-gasp tackle from substitute Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa - another recruit making his bow.
The squad's celebrations at the final whistle told a tale of euphoria, relief and unity, and Club Photographer Ian Horrocks captured it all - including some interesting costumes in the away end - for this gallery of images.


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I have written elsewhere about the changes in sports broadcasting that interactive technologies will bring in the near future.
There another aspect of professional, spectator sports which is ripe for change in light of current technological advances. Sports refereeing could undergo some equally interesting changes owing to these technological changes. The use of sensors, tiny micro chips and smart materials (nanotechnology) could one day allow some (but not all) judgment calls in sporting contests to be automatically determined and allow the still-necessary human referees to concentrate on other aspects of the game that require their judgment. It is unlikely that we can or should eliminate human referees, but the use of technology could be a great asset in allowing them to focus more closely on certain aspects while automating some other rule monitoring.
When most people think of technology and sports referees, they first think of video replay technology. Video technology is a crude precursor to what can be done with current information technology and professional sports refereeing. Video, because of the delays it requires is simply not adequate. It has become clear that this is too cumbersome and slows down the game unacceptably for fans and players (but not television advertisers, I suppose).
Technological application in sports refereeing will be more commonplace primarily due to the great reduction in the size of technological devices today, especially microprocessors. Most of our personal computers have a processor that is about the size of a wallet-sized photo. These are of course getting smaller. Specialized "chips" (as they're called) can be reduced to the size of a grain of rice--or smaller. It is inevitable that these ever smaller, ever cheaper devices will be implanted in sporting equipment, uniforms, the field or playing court and most immediately especially the ball itself.
Implanting a microchip in a baseball for example, could allow sensors, the computers which monitor them and the officiating crew which monitors these in turn, to determine whether a ball was, for example, out of bounds. Or if the home plate in a baseball stadium was wired, whether the ball was inside, outside or right in the middle of the strike zone. It could tell whether a ball was foul or whether it was a home-run, based on which side of the foul/fair pole it passed. (I'm continually amazed at how difficult a call this is for umpires to make).
Perhaps more sophisticated but certainly technologically feasible is tracking the exact moment a fielded and thrown ball suddenly stopped its trajectory and whether the additional pressure of the base-runners foot was applied to first base before or after the sudden stop of the ball's momentum was recorded. Modern GPS and tracking technology will allow sensors to determine the speed and movement of a ball and the exact instant when it stops. This could be compared instantaneously with pressure sensors on the first base bag to determine whether the ball stopped (i.e. arrived in the first baseman's glove) before the runner's foot touched the base.
Similarly, a chip embedded into a (American) football and a goal line with sensors embedded along its length would allow referees (or their sideline computers) to determine quickly whether a ball carrier at the bottom of a goal-line pileup actually crossed the line. Alternatively, precision GPS technology might be used to determine the same thing. This would relieve the field referees from disassembling the mountain of 300 lb men in the scrum.
New materials being developed called "smart materials" could be used in uniforms and shoes. These are cloth or other synthetics that can contain sensors without feeling or wearing any differently than normal cotton clothing. For example I can imagine shoes having microchips (as thin as a postage stamp) to record whether a player's foot or both feet were in or out of bounds. It could also likely be used for 3-second calls in the NBA given that the lane could be wired enough to sense whether the same player is standing under the basket for more than 3 seconds.
Sensors would be helpful to referees on the field and GPS technology. Tennis lines, basketball lines, the lane, 3-point line, football out of bounds. Sensors are so small and inexpensive these days that they could easily be used to line a field or court along the out of bounds lines or in the case of football, the goal line. In cooperation with sensors embedded in the balls or equipment, they could be used to identify out of play or other infractions. As noted above they could identify scoring in a goal-line pileup but they could also be used to spot tennis balls that are served long or otherwise on the line.
The technology for many of these advances is already available. The only impediment to seeing them put to use and to relieving modern referees from the burden of catching every player's movement on every play is acceptance of these innovations. Agreement would ultimately have to come from sports league owners but opinions of generla managers, coaches, players and fans would also have to be considered. It wouldn't surprise me if some of these applications of technology came in piece-meal with media sponsorship of certain components.
I can see the development of a broadcast feature, something like 'The AT&T Sideline Monitor".


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Dr. Steven Warach to head Seton/UT Southwestern Clinical Research Institute
DALLAS – Oct. 20, 2011 – UT Southwestern Medical Center has appointed Dr. Steven Warach, a neurologist and senior investigator at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as the founding executive director of the new Seton/UT Southwestern Clinical Research Institute in Austin. The recruitment of Dr. Warach was done in collaboration with Seton Healthcare Family.
Dr. Warach, whose own research focuses on using advanced MRI methods to diagnose strokes as early as possible, said he wants the institute to foster discoveries that result in immediate improvements across the spectrum of clinical medicine.
"I want us conducting the type of definitive studies that will change clinical practices on the day they are published," said Dr. Warach, who will begin his duties Dec. 5. "This is a rare opportunity to be involved at the confluence of clinical, educational and research endeavors that will be of great significance for Texas."
The Clinical Research Institute is the latest milestone in the two-year-old partnership between UT Southwestern and Seton, which is the leading provider of health care services in Central Texas. It also expands the footprint of UT Southwestern's world-class research programs to the Austin area. UT Southwestern is home to five Nobel laureates, four of whom are active faculty members, and ranks among the U.S. News & World Report's top 10 medical schools for research among public universities.
Dr. Warach's initial charge is recruiting and hiring clinical investigators to join the UT Southwestern faculty in Austin. Their time will be divided between clinical work and research at the institute, and will help to form a focal point for patient-based investigation.
"We are pleased that Dr. Warach is joining our team and will foster clinical research studies in the Seton service area," said Dr. Susan Cox, UT Southwestern regional dean of the Austin programs. "He will be creating the infrastructure to support a robust research program for faculty, residents and the community of Austin."
Dr. Warach has been at the NIH since 1999 as a senior investigator. He also is chief of the Section on Stroke Diagnostics and Therapeutics at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. He graduated from Michigan State University with a doctorate in neuroscience and psychology before getting his medical degree at Harvard Medical School.
"Dr. Warach was identified after a national search as the very best person to lead this next step in our relationship with Seton," said Dr. J. Gregory Fitz, executive vice president for academic affairs, provost and dean of UT Southwestern Medical School. "This has been a great partnership, and we look forward to seeing the Clinical Research Institute grow and develop in Austin, and to making a difference in providing the very best options for advanced patient care based on careful investigation."
Seton's larger goal is to improve the health of those it serves with a special concern for the poor and vulnerable. Seton is increasing its investment in medical education and research so that area patients receive necessary and timely medical treatment.
"Dr. Warach's expertise in medical research will increase the quality of health care in Central Texas," said Charles Barnett, president and CEO of Seton Healthcare Family. "This research institute will help attract the best physicians nationally and offer cutting-edge treatments that aren't available in non-research environments."
The Cain Foundation granted $1 million to the Seton Fund to endow the Institute's executive director position.
"The Cain Foundation has been involved in medical research for many years," said Frank Denius, president of the Cain Foundation. "We are pleased to provide start-up funding for the executive director position at the Seton/UTSW Center for Clinical Investigation."
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The Address Montgomerie Dubai is a boutique hotel located close to the rapidly developing Dubai Marina. For business travellers, the hotel is next to the Media and Internet cities and provides good connections to the Jebel Ali Free Zone, whilst Downtown Dubai is located only 15 minutes drive away. Dubai International Airport is only 25 kilometres away with an approximate driving time of twenty minutes.
Arabian Ranches Golf Club is an 18 hole, par 72 signature course designed by Ian Baker-Finch in association with Nicklaus Design. Past the immaculate grass of the fairways and greens, golfers enter the 'sandy waste,' with indigenous shrubs and bushes. Golfers will appreciate the GPS (Global Positioning System) yardage service available on every golf cart.
The Spanish Colonial style clubhouse features the Ranches Restaurant, with a terrace offering panoramic scenic views over the 9th and 18th holes. Within the clubhouse there are 11 luxurious en-suite guest rooms all opening to spectacular views of the golf course. The clubhouse is a perfect setting for any golfer. Step out of the room, hop onto the golf cart and drive or walk straight to the first tee, totally refreshed for a game of golf.
Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club extends over 68 acres of desert landscape. Apart from polo, regarded as the Sport of Kings, the club hosts show jumping and dressage, horse riding and desert hacking. It has 336 stables, 25 paddocks, two polo fields, one practice field and two riding / show jumping arenas. The all-weather surfaces of the riding, show jumping and dressage areas are regarded as amongst the best in the region
The club has a unique Spanish hacienda-styled clubhouse, where guests can relax at one of four stylish lounges or dine al fresco on Argentinean cuisine cooked Asado style at the Palermo Restaurant. The grand patio at the Saha Courtyard is an ideal function venue. The club also offers all modern amenities required for business meetings and conferences.
Set in the heart of 'new Dubai', Dubai Marina Yacht Club has rapidly gained a reputation as one of the renowned private yacht clubs of the region, with a purpose built clubhouse forming the centre-piece of four distinctive marinas. Arrayed along the length of a remarkable 3.5km canal, the marinas provide sheltered berthing for over five hundred yachts, in a setting that is simply unrivalled.
With a choice of casual or fine dining restaurants, a lively Sports Lounge, or the tranquillity of the club lounges, all ensure that the clubhouse is a place of refuge throughout the week and not just a weekend get-away.
The Dubai Mall is a family destination for all ages, all year round. Things to do and see at the mall include the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo - the world's largest aquarium featuring a 180-degree walkthrough tunnel, KidZania®, an innovative children's 'edu-tainment' concept, a SEGA Republic indoor theme park, a 22-screen Cineplex and an Olympic-size ice rink. will keep your children entertained while you shop.
No visit to Dubai is complete without a visit to At The Top, Burj Khalifa, the gateway to the tallest building in the world.
As night falls, Downtown Dubai begins to move to a new beat The Dubai Fountain becomes even more dazzling as it shoots water jets as high as 500 ft, equivalent to that of a 50-storey building. Set in the 30-acre Burj Lake, right along The Dubai Mall's sprawling waterfront promenade, The Dubai Fountain's breathtaking display of choreography brings together light, music, and water in a spectacular performance set to Arabian, classical, and world music.
Sundowners at the many sophisticated clubs and lounges in Downtown Dubai are another great way to watch the city begin to light up and shimmer. These chic venues, which attract celebrities and superstars from around the world, offer the highest level of service and entertainment, creative and unique beverages and menus, and music played by both resident and international house DJs.
Located in the heart of Downtown Dubai, The Dubai Mall is the world's new centre of shopping and entertainment. The mall is a shopper's paradise, featuring 1,200 retail outlets and more than 160 restaurants - all masterfully spread over an area totalling an astonishing 12.1 million square feet. Anchored by Bloomingdales and Galeries Lafayette, The Dubai Mall is also home to the dazzling Gold Souk and Fashion Avenue, a 440,000 square foot precinct featuring more than 70 signature haute-couture stores.
The Dubai Mall also has the most extensive food and beverage offers in a mall across the region. There are over 160 outlets from fine dining to casual eateries offering a wide range of flavours, ambience and price. The mall's promenade is lined with an array of themed café's and restaurants, each offering an al-fresco dining experience with the views overlooking the Burj Khalifa Lake and the tallest tower in the world, Burj Khalifa.
A vibrant market square of meandering alleyways and inner courtyards, The Old Town is styled along the lines of a village within the city, brought alive by its people and its promise of a special way of life. By day, the fusion of stalls, boutiques, parlours and coffee shops add spice to an already alluring setting. By night, abundant vitality spills out onto the lantern-lit streets, where diners feast to the sounds of live music.
In contrast to The Dubai Mall, Souk Al Bahar, offers a taste of something more traditional and rustic. The Arabesque souk which is located on The Old Town Island, is a vibrant waterside dining, shopping and entertainment experience and a must-see destination for tourists.
Souk Al Bahar ('market of the sailor') derives its name from both its traditional architecture of natural stone corridors, high archways and subdued lighting and its unique 'sea-side' location on the Burj Lake.
The cultural theme flows throughout the souk, with boutique shops showcasing Arabian heritage through a mix of authentic handicrafts, fashion and accessories. The souk also features more than 22 restaurants and cafés framing the extensive waterfront.


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Whatever the situation with David Villa and his Barcelona future, he still has a role to play this year. A player of his quality and professionalism does not simply sit on the bench and wait out his contract; he needs to be on the field and in front of goal to live up to the standard he sets himself.
Tito Vilanova has been reluctant to use Villa as much more than a role player since his return from injury. This can be read either as a calculated move to phase Villa out of the team, or simply a reluctance on Vilanova's part to risk further injury by expecting too much, too soon.
I happen to believe the latter, as Villa's role was diminishing under Pep Guardiola anyway, leading him to become part of the rotation instead of a fixture in the side. Despite Lionel Messi providing more than adequate cover, Barcelona still missed Villa during his injury-related absence.
His role for 2012-13 is therefore unclear. After being given a start for the 5-4 victory over Deportivo La Coruna, Villa was then substituted in the 53rd minute to make way for Adriano, and the Spaniard's performance was solid rather than spectacular.
So where does that leave the Asturian for this season? His record and reputation ensure that he will remain a factor for La Blaugrana, and the following pages outline the effect that he will have.


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Information about a physician's education, training and licenses are regularly monitored and must meet certain criteria to continue to provide services within the hospital. Allied health practitioners, nurse anesthetists and nurse practitioners are also reviewed routinely.
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The function of the Quality Services Department is to assess and improve performance; thereby producing the best quality and safe patient care and outcomes for our patients. The department accomplishes this by:
The Board of Directors is actively engaged in the quality and safety of the care provided at Pardee. Reports on how Pardee compares to hospitals of our size are reviewed on a monthly basis with the board. The board has also adopted action plans to ensure that improvement measures are put in place in areas not meeting national benchmarks.


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