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It looks like the popularity of netbooks is beginning to drop and shipments growth to slow down: a media report claims that three top vendors of ultra low cost personal computers faced lower-than-expected demand towards netbooks in the first quarter of 2009. Perhaps, this is start of the end for netbooks and their transformation into low-cost ultra-portables, or maybe it is just consequences of global recession.
Acer Group, the world's largest supplier of netbooks, originally planned to ship about two million Acer Aspire One systems in Q1 2009, but actual sales were lower. Asustek Computer hoped that it would ship one million Asus Eee PC systems during the quarter, but actual sales were only 900 thousand units, reports DigiTimes web-site. MicroStar International supplied only 200 thousand of its Wind-series netbooks. Shipments of all three vendors in Q1 2009 were considerably below their shipments in Q3 2008, but the first quarter is traditionally rather slow.
Officials for the aforementioned companies did not comment on the numbers.
Observers quoted by the media outlet claim that slow sales were a result of maturing of "key sales regions" as well as "incomplete penetration" into emerging markets. But there could be different reasons as well: sales of all personal computers were below expectations in Q1 2009 and netbooks are not exclusive here; consumers started to understand that technical limitations of netbooks limit user experience; consumers are not satisfied with existing models due to certain reasons.
Acer and MSI reportedly plan to offset the drop of netbook sales with shipments of ultra-portable notebooks aimed at consumers later in the year. Besides, they also plan to reduce investments into netbooks in general, which may be an indicator that the companies do not believe in the rebound of sales of netbooks.
It is unclear how Asustek Computer wants to address the decline of popularity of Eee PC systems. A spokesperson for the company speaking to X-bit labs earlier this month said that consumers in well-developed countries now prefer more advanced netbooks with 10" screens and are willing to pay for them, which may mean that Asustek plans to further concentrate on improving netbooks and close the gap between them and notebooks.
"From what we may see in the market situation, it is clear that the markets in the Western countries have already adopted higher price-points and customers prefer to have 10" products with good features and long battery life," the spokesperson for Asustek said.


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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
I'm Backkkkkkk...
10 comments:
- RessaMakeup said...
yeaHHHH ur back! well i hope ur jetlag will be speedy recovery. My parents have been recovering from their vacation in the philippines. I know what u mean it's drag. So just get ur rest and hope to read from u soon.
- February 27, 2008 at 6:03 PM
- christianadivine said...
eek, jetlag sucks! i hope you're back to normal soon. :D can't wait to see your future posts sis! :D
- February 27, 2008 at 6:53 PM
- Ethereal Prey said...
woot! welcome back! show us your pics!
- February 27, 2008 at 6:54 PM
- Mrs. Lynne said...
I knew you were gone but every now and then I was thinking, "where is she" b/c I forgot, lol!!
Anyhow, welcome back darling. Glad to know you're back safely :) Such the mommy in me, lol.
- February 27, 2008 at 7:34 PM
- mayaari said...
welcome back :) jetlag's such a pain, esp traveling from west to east coast :) can't wait to see your updates once you're rested :)
- February 27, 2008 at 10:20 PM
- ilurvemakeup said...
Wooot! More vids please!!! Feel better tho :)
- February 27, 2008 at 11:15 PM
- Bliss said...
Welcomeeee back dear, glad you had a safe journey, been really missing your entries :)
- February 28, 2008 at 9:27 AM
- (g)ezebel said...
welcome baaaaaaack..!!! *mwah*
- February 28, 2008 at 5:14 PM
- nai nai said...
welcome back! or should i say by, since u just left here (cali). hehe i can't wait for more of your posts i just love your blog!
- February 28, 2008 at 9:47 PM
- missjaclynrose said...
welcome back, ren! hope you had a good trip. I've never experienced jet lag, as I have never been out of california my whole life, unless you count vegas, but to me that doesn't count. LOL. but I do know what you mean about jet lag, mr. man travels a lot for business and he feels the jet lag all the time. well I hope you get your rest and can't wait to hear more from you!
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Goat Cheese, Lentil and Brown Rice Rolls
- Butter, for greasing the baking dish
- 6 large Swiss chard leaves (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- Salt
- Filling:
- 2 cups cooked short grain brown rice
- 1 packed cup baby arugula leaves, chopped
- 1 cup goat cheese, at room temperature (8 ounces)
- 1 cup cooked green lentils
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- One 26-ounce jar marinara or tomato-basil sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, or unsalted butter diced into 1/4-inch pieces
DirectionsWatch how to make this recipe.
Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish. Set aside.
Remove the thick stem from the center of each chard leaf. Cut each leaf in half lengthwise. Trim the ends from the leaves to make each leaf-half about 7 inches long and 5 inches wide. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the chard leaves and cook for 10 seconds. Remove the leaves and rinse with cold water. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
For the filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the brown rice, arugula, goat cheese, lentils, mint, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and garlic. Season with additional salt and pepper.
Spoon 1/3 cup of the filling onto the end of each chard leaf and roll up like a jellyroll.
Spoon 1 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of the prepared pan. Arrange the rolls, seam-side down, in a single layer on top of the sauce. Spoon the remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Drizzle with olive oil or dot the top with butter, if using, and bake until the cheese begins to brown and the rolls are heated through, about 25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes and serve.
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He is probably the best OL recruit in OH for 2012 and his departure is a huge blow to an already depleted OL. The bucks already missed on Dodson, Psirig, Diamond and now Kalis. Their last hope is Evan Goodman, OOS recruit from FL. There really is nothing left in OH that is OSU worthy.


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ROCK – Taimi Ilona Margaret Russi Nelson, 93, of 14733 Orchard Lane in Rock, Mich., passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at her home in Rock surrounded by her loving family. She was born in the same house she died at in Rock on Nov. 12, 1919, and was the last of 11 children born to Matt and Hulda (Kentta) Ruusi.
She was raised and lived all her life in the family home in Rock. Taimi graduated from Rock High School in 1938. After graduation she lived at home while working on the farm milking four to five cows and taking care of her parents until they died. Also during that time she worked at the Northland Hotel in Marquette in 1941. After her parents died Taimi worked at Abbott Laboratories, John Manville and also did housework, all in Illinois, always returning to the farm for the summers. On July 21, 1954, Taimi married Albert Nelson in the Finnish Lutheran Church, now known as Faith Lutheran Church in Rock. After spending a couple of winters in Waukegan, Ill., they returned to Rock permanently in 1957. Albert preceded her in death on July 5, 1975. She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church, and the Rock American Legion Auxiliary.
Taimi Nelson is survived by: son, Russell Nelson of Rock; daughter, Diane Nelson of Rock; first cousin, Eino Nummela of Finland; brother-in-law, Ernest Nelson of Gladstone; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
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Debates of April 11th, 2006
House of Commons Hansard #7 of the 39th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was crime.
- Question Period
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Governor General's Special Warrants
- Public Service Integrity Officer
- Access to Information Act
- Report of Nisga'a Final Agreement
- Report of Yukon Land Claims
- Report of the Sahtu, Dene and Métis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement
- Federal Accountability Act
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply
- Queen Elizabeth II
- 2006 Commonwealth Games
- Marc Thibault
- Ekati Diamond Mine
- Vintners Awards
- 2006 Winter Olympics
- Aboriginal Affairs
- The Gaspé
- Vaisakhi
- Child Care
- Conservative Party of Canada
- Ethics in Public Affairs
- Public Transit
- Réal Létourneau
- Taxation
- Conservative Party of Canada
- Federal Accountability Act
- National Defence
- Softwood Lumber
- Afghanistan
- National Defence
- Lobbyists
- Economic Development Agency of Canada
- Lobbyists
- Child Care
- Federal Accountability Act
- International Trade
- Softwood Lumber
- National Defence
- Canada-U.S. Border Security
- Access to Information Act
- Finance
- Fisheries
- Lobbyists
- Presence in Gallery
- Sikhism
- Resumption of debate on Address in Reply
2006 Winter Olympics
Statements By Members
April 11th, 2006 / 2:05 p.m.
Andy Scott Fredericton, NB
Mr. Speaker, I wish to congratulate the athletes and staff from New Brunswick who represented our province at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Italy.
We are particularly proud of Russ Howard and the Canadian men's curling team, who captured the gold medal in men's curling. Mr. Howard is the first New Brunswick athlete, and at age 50 the oldest Canadian, to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics.
I also wish to recognize our other athletes who competed: Serge Despres of Cocagne in bobsleigh, Milaine Thériault of Saint-Quentin in cross-country skiing, and Shawn Sawyer of Edmundston in figure skating.
Our coaches, officials and mission staff also contributed to the great showing by our athletes, including: Jay Keddy, Betty Dermer-Norris, Mark Fawcett, Derek Doucette, Stéphane Hachey and Sally Rehorick.
Each member of the Canadian Olympic contingent did a spectacular job. As a country, we should all be very proud of their achievements.
Aboriginal Affairs
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Mark Warawa Langley, BC
Mr. Speaker, I rise today as the member of Parliament for Langley to express huge thanks to our new Conservative government. Langley and Kwantlen First Nation have just received a federal commitment for up to $2.25 million toward the Bedford Channel and McMillan Island project.
Kwantlen First Nation lives on McMillan Island in the middle of the Fraser River. Its members fish in Bedford Channel. For the last 30 years, Kwantlen has been pleading for help to protect its island. Every year acres have been disappearing into the Fraser River. Tragically, their pleas have fallen on deaf ears, until now.
It was one of my greatest political experiences to see the new Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development work on this project. I am proud of him and our new Conservative government for providing funds based on need, not on a Liberal culture of entitlement.
I would also like to thank the province of B.C., the Township of Langley, WesGroup/ParkLane, and the GVRD. Success happened because Langley stakeholders worked together and this government listened and helped.
The Gaspé
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Raynald Blais Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Gaspé was recently struck by more bad luck. On March 21, 2006, Fruits de mer Gascons decided to remain closed for this crab fishing season, which means job losses for 280 people. Approximately 130 of them could be relocated to two other plants in the area. The others, however, will be forced to find work elsewhere.
Since jobs are few and far between in the Gaspé, the federal government must intervene. Through the Canadian support program for the economy of Gaspé and the Magdalen Islands, the municipality of Port-Daniel-Gascons could hire a commissioner to promote diversification. That individual could then implement a development strategy for the region and perhaps even help former Fruits de mer Gascons employees develop their entrepreneurial skills.
The minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for Quebec Regions must act quickly, because former Fruits de mer Gascons employees will soon be left with no income.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Nina Grewal Fleetwood—Port Kells, BC
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Conservative government, I wish to congratulate Sikhs in Canada and around the world on the celebration of Vaisakhi.
In 1699 the 10th Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Sing Ji, created Khalsa. By baptizing or partaking in amrit, he awakened the dormant slumbering spirit of a person who rediscovered his or her divinity, sovereignty and humanity. The Guru Ji gave Sikhs the name Singh or Kaur, a visible identity, and the five Kakars that are globally recognized as religious symbols. He also gave Sikhs a code of conduct and discipline. The creation of Khalsa meant the elimination of all creed or caste based on disparities and discriminations. His teachings are for all humankind.
In the last century, Sikh Canadians have made significant contributions to the social, cultural and economic prosperity of our great nation. I express the very best wishes to all on the celebration of Vaisakhi.
Child Care
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Mark Holland Ajax—Pickering, ON
One thousand, two hundred and three, Mr. Speaker, that is, 1,203 spaces will be eliminated in my region if the Liberal agreements on child care are eliminated.
This underscores the truth of the Conservative plan on child care. It robs choice from Canadians. It steals it from Canadian families. It means less spaces. It means poorer quality child care. It means less accessibility.
This cynical, lazy plan will replace a national system of early childhood development with little more than $3 a day.
I urge the government and all members of this House to stand up for a national child care plan, to stand up and ensure that Canadians have real choice in child care and to support what the previous government has done.
Conservative Party of Canada
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Patricia Davidson Sarnia—Lambton, ON
Mr. Speaker, earlier today, the Conservative government introduced the most comprehensive anti-corruption legislation in Canadian history, the federal accountability act. This groundbreaking legislation is all about moving from the Liberals' culture of entitlement to a culture of accountability.
For example, the act will ban big corporations and big unions from giving one single dollar to political candidates. Donations will be limited to $1,000 from individuals only. These changes will make Canadians feel more confident about the integrity of the democratic process.
On January 23, Canadians sent a clear and resounding message that they wanted a change from Liberal corruption and Liberal scandal. They elected Conservatives to deliver effective and accountable government. With our plan, I am proud to say that this Conservative government is standing up for accountability and standing up for Canada.
Ethics in Public Affairs
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Jack Layton Toronto—Danforth, ON
Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to rise today to pay tribute to a great Canadian. Tonight, Carleton University will present the Kroeger College award for ethics in public affairs to the immensely deserving Stephen Lewis. This award honours those individuals who lead by example through their fundamental commitment to ethics and values in public life.
Stephen Lewis is an inspiration to all Canadians and indeed to people around the world. He has shown us that courage, integrity and dignity are not merely ideals but values that all in public life should reach for.
Through his important humanitarian work as the United Nations special envoy for AIDS in Africa and through the Stephen Lewis Foundation, this Canadian statesman and citizen of the world is drawing attention to the terrible reality of AIDS.
He has dedicated himself heart and soul to educating the world about AIDS, raising funds and obtaining assistance to fight this terrible disease.
I call on all hon. members to join with New Democrats in saluting the work and achievements of Stephen Lewis.
Réal Létourneau
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Serge Cardin Sherbrooke, QC
Mr. Speaker, last February the Sherbrooke Chamber of Commerce and the Eastern Townships Regional Chamber of Commerce bestowed the title of Grand Estrien on Réal Létourneau. I salute this multi-talented gentleman.
Vice-president of the Eastern Townships with Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton, Réal Létourneau is a man of integrity, a visionary who gives of his time and ideas to benefit the community. He deserves much of the credit for introducing Innovalia, the first Quebec forum for innovative companies, to the Eastern Townships.
Réal Létourneau is a source of inspiration who is always encouraging people to seek innovative solutions that will propel his corner of the country to new heights. He recently cochaired a Chamber of Commerce seminar on future directions for Sherbrooke. This seminar resulted in a number of promising projects.
On behalf of the citizens of Sherbrooke and the Eastern Townships, I would like to congratulate Réal Létourneau and thank him for being a model for all of us and a proud spokesperson for Quebec values.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Ken Boshcoff Thunder Bay—Rainy River, ON
Mr. Speaker, the people of Canada are very clear about the issue of raising personal income tax. Their message is, "Don't".
As part of its agenda, the government has plans to raise income taxes in spite of overwhelming opposition to this Conservative idea.
Organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce are urging the government to respect the needs of low and modest income earners. Why will the government not listen to the people? These are voices of rationality and intelligence.
Raising income taxes, as the Conservatives plan to do, will hurt Canadians rather than help them. I ask them to please stop, listen and act rationally.
Conservative Party of Canada
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Fabian Manning Avalon, NL
Mr. Speaker, as this is my first opportunity to stand and speak in the House, I want to sincerely thank the wonderful people from the riding of Avalon for what I believe to be an honour and a privilege to represent them and be their voice in this new Conservative Government of Canada.
On January 23 the voters of Avalon joined Canadians from coast to coast and supported our party and its plans for the future of our great country. Those plans include cleaning up government and making it the most open, accountable and transparent government Canada has ever seen.
With the introduction today of the federal accountability act, which will include the most sweeping changes to the access to information law in our history, we will witness Canadian democracy the way it should be done. For 13 years the Liberals were not able to understand the difference between their party and the government. Millions and millions of dollars were hidden in unaccountable foundations and were never opened to public scrutiny.
The proposals we are putting forward today are truly ground-breaking. Once passed, they will change the way business is done in Ottawa forever.
Federal Accountability Act
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Toronto Centre
Bill Graham Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, during the election campaign we heard a lot of promises about the legislation introduced today. Where is there something in the bill to stem the flood of Conservative staffers now lobbying their bosses in cabinet? Where is the Prime Minister's pledge to implement the Information Commissioner's recommendations?
Yesterday, the President of the Treasury Board told the House that the government would proceed with all its campaign promises. However this selective accountability act hardly achieves that.
Maybe it is time for the Prime Minister to come clean with the House and tell Canadians that he has no intention whatsoever of living up to those campaign promises.
Federal Accountability Act
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, the President of the Treasury Board has just introduced the most sweeping reforms in the history of this Parliament to establish accountability and end corruption. His accountability act would put an end to the influence of big money in federal political parties by banning union and corporate contributions and limiting individual donations. It would stop former ministers, ministerial staffers and senior public servants from becoming lobbyists for five years. It would offer ironclad protection to whistleblowers. It would give the Auditor General the power to follow the money, and hundreds of other recommendations that--
Federal Accountability Act
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
The hon. Leader of the Opposition.
Federal Accountability Act
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Toronto Centre
Bill Graham Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, let us talk about sweeping. I must say that during the last election campaign, the Prime Minister said, and I quote, "a Conservative government will implement the Information Commissioner's recommendations for reform of the Access to Information Act". There was no ambiguity during the election campaign.
The Prime Minister was never afraid to speak his mind. Today it is clear that he is more about talking than action.
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At age 39, it's less surprising to see Kimiko Date Krumm beat Dinara Safina in the first round of Roland Garros 3-6, 6-4, 7-5 than it is to see her walk on water. Those are some winning abs, too! (Getty photo.)
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Nvidia Corp.'s next-generation Kepler architecture for graphics processing units (GPUs) and compute accelerators promises a lot with its new levels of performance and new set of DirectX 11.1 capabilities. However, it will take Nvidia almost a year to fully roll-out the Kepler family, according to a newly published information.
In a bid to avoid a situation with massive delay of the new family, Nvidia will start with introduction of relatively simplistic products, code-named GK107 and GK106, according to information published by 4Gamer.net web-site. Although the GK107 (128-bit memory) will support DirectX 11.1, unlike the GK106 (256-bit memory bus) it will not feature PCI Express 3.0. The more powerful GK104 will feature PCIe 3.0 and 384-bit bus, whereas the GK110 is projected to carry two of such chips. Both GK104 and GK110 will be available later than the less advanced parts. The most advanced Kepler-family chip will be code-named GK112. The product is projected to feature 512-bit memory bus. The flagship single chip solution will be the last in the Kepler 1.0 family and will be presumably released towards the end of 2012.
All Kepler-generation of chips will be made using 28nm process technology at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. Thanks to new fabrication process, the Kepler products have proved to be very efficient and competitive in the mobile space, according to Nvidia. The decision to address mobile computers first partly forced Nvidia to concentrate on development of entry-level solutions first.
Kepler is Nvidia's next-generation graphics processor architecture that is projected to bring considerable performance improvements and will likely make the GPU more flexible in terms of programmability, which will speed up development of applications that take advantage of GPGPU (general purpose processing on GPU) technologies. Some of the technologies that Nvidia promised to introduce in Kepler and Maxwell (the architecture that will succeed Kepler) include virtual memory space (which will allow CPUs and GPUs to use the "unified" virtual memory), pre-emption, enhance the ability of GPU to autonomously process the data without the help of CPU and so on. Entry-level chips may not get all the features that Kepler architecture will have to often.
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Infant Care Class is a 2 hour session designed to assist new parents with the may questions they may have concerning newborn care and introducing them to the world of parenting. The first half hour is dedicated to newborn feeding whether you are bottle feeding or breastfeeding. The breastfeeding portion will be taught by a breastfeeding counselor. The rest of the class is devoted to newborn care. Topics include normal newborn appearance, behavior, cord care, newborn bath demonstration, car seat safety, and much more.
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SPRINGFIELD – After hearing testimony from Lt. Governor Sheila Simon on Wednesday morning, the House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee unanimously passed Classrooms First Commission legislation that will make it easier for school districts to voluntarily consolidate. House Bill 2267, sponsored by Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria), now moves to the full House for consideration.
Simon, the state's point person on education reform, served as the chairperson of the bipartisan Classrooms First Commission, which examined ways school districts could reduce duplicative spending and improve educational offerings. Based on the Commission's findings, legislation approved by committee would allow non-contiguous school districts to consolidate, small schools to dissolve voluntarily without referenda and high school districts to tie consolidation dates to capital funding.
"We want Illinois to lead the nation in education performance, not bureaucracy," said Simon. "This legislation will make it easier for school districts to put their students first by dedicating resources to expanding classroom opportunities, and I would like to thank Rep. Gordon-Booth for her continued work to move this bill though the House."
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About the Author: Atul Keshap is the Director of the Office of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Maldives in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.Editor's Note: Atul Keshap visited India in early December. This blog entry is the third in a series of his reflections on his trip.
I'm a big fan of Indian movies and the values of human rights, mutual respect, social justice, and individual freedom that they espouse. When I served in Morocco, I heard shopkeepers singing Bollywood songs in the souks of Marrakech. My Israeli counterparts tell me that all Israelis know a few Bollywood numbers by heart from their time in grade school. In Russia and in Indonesia, from Kabul to Falls Church, people are flocking to Bollywood movies because of their catchy music, compelling plots, fantastic movie sets, and the opportunity they provide to marvel at the entertainment powerhouse that is India. The values of India are transmitted to audiences numbering in the billions thanks to these movies and their stars, ensuring that the soft power of India and the democratic and peaceful values of India spread throughout the world in an approachable and enjoyable fashion. Bollywood and Hollywood may rule the movie world, and are working to cement an ever-closer partnership, but India also has large domestic movie industries in major vernacular languages, including in Telugu in the state of Andhra Pradesh, where "Tollywood" is the name of the game.
The first time I saw the Tollywood classic movie "Quick Gun Murugun, the Misadventures of an Indian Cowboy," was on a flight from Cairo to Dubai. I was tired after a hard round of negotiations, and a funny movie was just what I needed to relax. "Quick Gun Murugun" left me laughing so hard that I had tears in my eyes. As a big fan of westerns of all types, I was extremely excited to meet Dr. Rajendra Prasad, alias Quick Gun Murugun, and see him in action on my recent visit to Hyderabad to visit our Consulate General there and to learn more about economic and political trends in the dynamic state of Andhra Pradesh.
Dr. Prasad and I met at Bhoot Bungalow, the set in Hyderabad of his upcoming film "Ayya Re" in which he plays the role of a Swami, or "God Man." He certainly looked the part, dressed head-to-toe in orange, including an orange turban. Dr. Prasad and I discussed a wide range of topics -- everything from the synergy between India and the United States to the role of comedy in daily life. Dr.Prasad said that comedy was the thing of the future and that how movies can be made fun by taking incidents from real life. We also spoke about how to forge connections between Hollywood and Bollywood, Tollywood and Kollywood, and Dr. Prasad promised both his "art and heart" to America. But it was Dr. Prasad's parting shot that proved to be the proverbial icing on the cake -- a souvenir hat from his first movie, and his announcement of a "Quick Gun Murugun" sequel to be shot in the United States, called "The Good, The Bad, and The Idli"!


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The name on the latches is "hua rong" and it has a logo of a spring loaded test probe of the type you see on the jig to make the elcetrical connections. A quick google search seems to show these guys as the likley candidate, (http://www.hrfnet.com/). I have tried working through the site and haven't had much joy. If you contact me at akagan at emphatec dot com I will give you the name of the compnay that makes our jigs. They do sell the latch on its own.
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After years of having the study materials in my possession and stressing over the exam, I finally sat for the NSCA-CPT exam last month and passed with flying colors. So, I'm now an official personal trainer.
I'm now pursuing the CSCS and USAW certifications. I'm actually going to Colorado Springs (US Olympic Training Center) next weekend to participate in the USAW Level 1 Sport Performance certification. I'm excited about that because Olympic Weightlifting is great for athletic development and it's also just damn fun to do.
I am hoping that I can get better at my clean technique. My snatch actually isn't too horrible. For some reason, I just can't figure out how to catch a clean well. I tend to do the "high school football player" technique - i.e. a reverse arm curl as opposed to getting under the bar and rotating the elbows properly.
Anyway, I'm hoping that after the workshop, I'll feel more comfortable with my technique on these lifts.
By the way, if anybody ever decides to pursue the USAW Level 1 cert - if you're near Colorado Springs, I'd definitely recommend taking the course when it's held there. For a mere extra hundred bucks more than it costs to attend a course at a different location across the USA, I get room & board for 3 nights and meals. That's a huge savings compared to paying for a hotel and food elsewhere.
Anybody interested in studying for the CSCS? That's the "gold standard" certification at the moment for working with athletes. However, the CSCCA is becoming an even greater "gold standard" in the college S & C realm because it requires an extensive internship/mentorship before you're even allowed to sit for their exam.
As for the CSCS, all that you need is a BS/BA degree and to be CPR certified to sit for the exam. Your degree can be in anything - it doesn't have to be in a health/fitness-related field. I need someone to keep me on track so I can go take this test soon. I'm dragging in terms of preparation. I have the book and I have several powerpoint notes that go along plus a couple of practice exams. Let me know if you're interested - with the technology today, we could coordinate some online study sessions!
Congrats!! That's awesome.
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Congrats gymcoach. Once my money gets better, I was looking to get certified through the ISSA as a CPT.
I chose NSCA because almost all of the academics are affiliated with this organization and it's been around the longest. The CSCS was established in 1985 and their CPT also has had accreditation the longest - since 1993. Plus, price-wise, I took the online version of the test so that I didn't have the travel expense or the wait (you must register for the sit-down exam 2-3 months in advance) for $285. The book cost me 60-70 bucks. ACSM is pretty similar. But, some of these others are far more expensive and in my eyes and less respected amongst those who actually know anything
Truthfully, all have their shortcomings. ACSM is a bit more clinical-based. NASM offers some good physical therapy-related stuff, but is also a bit limited in some respects. And, the NSCA is limited in some of its areas.
Like I said, as far as certifications go, I think that the CSCCA (college strength & conditioning association) is headed in the right direction by requiring an actual mentorship before you can sit for its exam.
Ultimately, to be a more legit profession, personal training needs to move towards licensing - just like a massage therapist, PT, physicians, etc. I think in the future we'll see that.
You don't need a degree for the NSCA-CPT - just be certified in CPR, 18, and a high school graduate. You are required to send a copy of your HS diploma to the NSCA national office.
Oh, and thanks to everyone for the congratulations! I appreciate it. I haven't actually done anything with it - I have to tie up a few other loose ends first. I need to get the CSCS and then I need to finish off my other master's thesis. Then, I have a few other educational things that I'd like to get under my belt to have a stronger knowledge base on general movement principles.
My approach to training is really modeled under the framework of developing strong movement patterns. People can look great, but move like sh**. All that does is predispose them to potential pain and injury down the road - whether in sport/activity or just activities of daily life. Many times, this is due to movement patterns or training habits that cause muscle imbalances, movement asymmetries, etc. A knowledgeable trainer can catch many of these things via a detailed assessment and correct them through sound training before they become an issue down the road. More efficient movement mechanics can help an individual to perform better in the weight room and on the athletic field. And, it can serve to help them with reducing their risk of injury.
None of these certifications really attack training under this model. The closest is NASM, but even it has some shortcomings in its approach. It presents its own model of training and it's too limited and narrow in scope. All training practices and approach have their place - it is dependent upon the goals of the person in addition to what their needs are on the way to reaching those goals.
Let me know if you need any study help. By the way, aren't you in SA? I now reside in Lubbock, but my cousin is in the SA area. I think he lives up near New Braunfels now and works in Seguin. So, I will probably making a trip over there sometime this summer. We'll have to meet up.
Take it easy!
Here is a great video with a couple of ankle mobility drills from my buddy, Bill Hartman. Bill is an awesome physical therapist and private strength coach/personal trainer in the Indianapolis area.
He provides an assessment and gives you some strategies for some soft tissue work as well. It may just be that you have a lot of fascial tension back there, too. Hence, it may not be completely muscular in nature. We have dense, fascial connective tissue all over the body and often it gets "bound" up and tight. Little "knots" or adhesions can also develop (trigger points) and this can create issues.
Hope that this helps!
And, none of this I learned through my certification - a certification is a piece of paper to get your foot in the door to actually become a trainer and help your liability risk. Truthfully, you have to go on your own to really get the education. Even a degree isn't that great because there's a bit of a disconnect between many academics and the practical world!
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Drosophila melanogaster has been introduced to every continent of the world with one exception, Antarctica. On other continents its range is limited only by mountain ranges, deserts, and high lattitudes. (Demerec 1950) The natural range of D. melanogaster is throughout the Old World tropics. Humans have helped to spread Drosophila melanogaster to every other location which it inhabits. (Demerec, 1950; Patterson and Stone, 1952)
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Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation staff often answers the question "exactly what is the function of NCCF?" The answer typically includes information about NCCF endowment funds and their value to the community. We often wonder if the listener understands the explanation of what endowment funds are and how these funds benefit the community.
So, you are asking, what is an endowment fund? At the NCCF, endowments are permanent funds created for the betterment of the community. NCCF does not spend contributions to endowment funds. They are invested and the income and interest generate the money used to make grants and scholarships in our community. Because the contributions are never spent, the funds will last well into the future. Individuals, families, businesses, and groups of people create endowments.
The NCCF has more than 346 separate endowment funds that promote a healthy and vibrant community by supporting the arts, hospitals, youth organizations, the environment, and the community in general. Many of these funds specifically provide scholarships for our local youth.
People like endowment funds for many reasons. First, endowments are permanent. Many donors like knowing that their contribution will help the community today, tomorrow, and well into the future. Some establish a fund as a way to memorialize a loved one. Others wish to establish an endowment in their own name as a means to place them on permanent record as one who supports and believes in a particular program or cause. Perhaps most important, donors realize that although someday they will be gone, through an endowment fund they can keep on giving.
A named endowment fund, created during life or at death through a will, would specify your wish to provide for specific needs or for general use throughout the community. You can create your own fund or contribute to one that already exists; either way, donating to an endowment fund is easy and beneficial.
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The NCCF is one of nearly 700 community foundations in the United States today. Founded in 1986, the NCCF is dedicated to improving the community through the promotion of local philanthropy, strategic grantmaking and community leadership. Served by a small staff and governed by an all-volunteer board of directors, the organization has distributed over $8.8 million in the form of grants and scholarships within the community. Truly community in nature, the NCCF is an organization created by and for the people of northern Chautauqua County.


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Acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)
Source: http://aim.bmj.com/content/30/1/4.abstract?etoc
Objectives Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) can produce severe neurological deficits and neuropathic pain and is a potential reason for terminating or suspending chemotherapy treatments. Specific and effective curative treatments are lacking.
Methods A pilot study was conducted to evaluate the therapeutic effect of acupuncture on CIPN as measured by changes in nerve conduction studies (NCS) in six patients treated with acupuncture for 10 weeks in addition to best medical care and five control patients who received the best medical care but no specific treatment for CIPN.
Results In five of the six patients treated with acupuncture, NCS improved after treatment. In the control group, three of five patients did not show any difference in NCS, one patient improved and one showed impaired NCS.
Conclusion The data suggest that acupuncture has a positive effect on CIPN. The encouraging results of this pilot study justify a randomised controlled trial of acupuncture in CIPN on the basis of NCS.


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Concern No. 3
It's too time consuming.
As it turns out, preparation time is a variable wholly controlled by the individual.
"You can really get involved and spend hours and hours in the kitchen making raw taco shells, or you can just use a romaine leaf. It really depends on your time," Slawson says.
Renate Wallner, a chef and instructor at the globally renowned Hippocrates Health Institute, echoes this sentiment.
"In normal life, we don't make lasagna every day," she says. "When I make gourmet meals, it's a labor of love, and that takes a certain amount of time. In raw food, it's the same thing. There are some dishes that are labor-intensive and there are some that are very easy and perfect for daily life. Leafy green salads with sprouts, veggies and some seeds take very little preparation and can become the core."
"There are others who spend a lot of time in the chopping and food prep, but I'm not one of those people," Lerner says. "Salads and beans, tons of fruits and veggies and lots of unusual spices. I don't ever get bored of it."
Concern No. 4
It's more expensive.
Most of us own a blender and a food processor, which are the basics necessary for much of the raw food preparation. Those desiring to take it to the next level in terms of effort and money would probably need to purchase a juicer and a dehydrator.
In terms of food expenditures, there is no denying that organic produce is more expensive than conventional. However, when it comes to cost (whether equipment investment or ingredients), raw food advocates encourage focusing on the long-term view.
"Ill health is more expensive than buying organic produce," Lerner says. "For me, it's worth every penny."
Lauro suggests joining an organic buying club to help defray some of the additional cost. "I belong to a group called Healthy Living Organics and get produce twice a month," she says.
Concern No. 5
I can't have a normal social life if I'm always eating raw.
Raw food is not an all-or-nothing proposition. To be considered a "raw foodist," 75-100 percent of total food consumption must be raw food. However, achieving that ratio (or nomenclature) is not critical in reaping the benefits from raw foods.
"I never work with any figures and I don't like to put any labels on myself," Lauro says. "My body mainly craves fresh food, but if I am craving something cooked, I'll eat it. I don't think, 'I have to eat all raw.' I just think, 'What's healthy that I'm going to eat today?'"
"There's a social aspect to eating as well," Lerner says. "There is a wonderful exchange between human beings that occurs at a dinner table. Participating in that dance of wine or whatever is being offered is something I wouldn't say no to. I eat cooked foods. I just view my food consciously."
Concern No. 6
The transition will be too difficult.
While Hippocrates offers a Life Transformation Program where participants eat 100-percent raw from inception, Director of Operations Scott Josephson advises that introducing raw foods at home is more gradual.
"Slow and steady wins the race. This is a not a diet, it's a lifestyle change," he advises. "You incorporate it one step at a time."
The key is to stick with it.
"When you do something 21 days, it can become habitual. For example, when you brush your teeth, you don't think about it; you just do it," he says.
Lauro agrees. "Many people start with juicing and smoothies, because then they're getting all their fresh produce that way. You have to stick with them, though," she says. "Try them for two weeks, three weeks, a month and see how you feel. That will speak volumes."


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Guy I work with has four for Wednesday he wants to get rid of. $300 a piece. Average price on ebay is about $400 a ticket.
Wednesday tickets are an elite ticket for the Masters, more so even than Thurs/Fri ... cause the par three tournament is also that day as well.
Hit me up with a pm or an email if interested.


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I will be honest with you: most of contemporary system cases do not impress me. In my humble opinion, most of them have pretty ordinary design, while their price may often be way past the levels of "ordinary" products. Therefore, I thought it would be not a very good idea to ask me to review a system case from Antec: I would not be totally unbiased, because of pre-existing disappointed attitude. And the moment I saw Antec Skeleton I got even more certain of that. However, I knew that I would be biased for a completely different reason: it was love at first sight! :)
The first time I saw pictures of Antec Skelton I was completely carried away by its charm and originality:
Antec Skelton looks like nothing you have ever seen: it will be an excellent decoration, a true boast for the owner and center of attention for his guests. However, it will suit not only mainstream users. This case is almost completely open, features excellent ventilation, easy access to any part of the system and gives you the ability to replace any component problem-free. It looks like a perfect choice for a computer enthusiast or tester!
You know, if you are constantly testing the latest computer components, your attitude to them changes gradually. The interest remains, but the feeling of newness and the exciting expectation of the moment you meet disappear. A mainboard on a new chipset? Ok, I'll check it out… The today's fastest CPU? Alright, we'll try overclocking it and see what's up… The newest graphics card? Thank you, please keep it for now and I will pick it up later… However, Antec Skeleton revived the feelings that were almost completely gone by then; and these were not just some recent feelings, but something from the childhood. I suddenly felt like a little boy who points at a colorful toy store window pulling on mom's hand and jumping with excitement.
"Yes, yes, I want it!" – this thought kept bothering me over and over again, however, I didn't waste my time while waiting for this case. First of all I checked out the technical specifications of Antec Skeleton. It looked like the size of this case would make it a perfect fit for my test desk, it would even free some extra space:
Then I took a close look at the user's manual: everything was clear and simple but I still couldn't understand how easy it would be to assemble and take apart a system like that. I downloaded a video review trying to sort things out, but it turned out completely useless and I could have just listened to the sound instead: two guys sit and talk about the case turning it one way or another occasionally. I really hope that our today's article will help you get the feeling that you have just had Antec Skeleton in your own hands. You are going to learn about all the smallest assembly and disassembly peculiarities, get to know Skeleton's advantages and drawbacks.


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The mission of Temple Emanuel is to ensure the perpetuation of the Jewish people and to cultivate a love of our heritage: God, Torah and Israel. We are a warm, welcoming, diverse synagogue of 1100+ families affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism, blending the beauty of tradition with the creative expression of liberal Judaism.
Emphasizing the Six Core Values of Connection, Diversity, Spirituality, Jewish Education, Social Responsibility and Community, Temple Emanuel fosters spiritual and personal growth through collaboration, respect, and communication in a vibrant environment enhancing our committment to each other, our community, and the rest of the world with a variety of experiences for our congregation and visitors. Creatively evolving Shabbat Evening Services are held at 8 pm in the Sanctuary, except on the first Friday of each month, when both our Family Service and an intimate, adult-oriented Alternative Service are held at 7:30 pm.
Come As You Are Shabbat is held on the second Friday of each month at 6 pm. Shabbat Morning Saturday Services are at 10:30 am. Guest speakers, musical and multi-themed aspects add to the Shabbat spiritual experience.
Tot Shabbat Service is celebrated at 7 pm on the first Friday of each month, with added Pot Luck Dinners at 6 pm prior to our 7 pm Tot Shabbat Service on the third Friday of each month. Tot Shabbat Breakfast & Service is held at 9:15 am on the fourth Saturday of each month. Strollers and care seats are always welcome!
Enjoy our Mini-Minyan Pot Luck Dinner on the fourth Friday of each month, 6:15-7 pm; Shabbat Service follows 7-8 pm. Mini-Minyan Shabbat Morning Service & Kiddush at 9:30 am on the second Saturday of each month provides ample opportunities to socialize within the warm, welcoming and diverse synagogue community for parents and kids.
Temple Emanuel offers individuals and couples of all ages and at all stages of life and lifestyles, and families, children, youth and teens abundant opportunities to explore Judaism and Jewish Education. Dr. Rena Alpert is the Director of Lifelong Learning.
Our Caring Community program supports congregants in both celebration and need, and Social Action Community Outreach reinforces mitzvot of charity and social justice.
Sisterhood, Men's Club, and groups for Interfaith Families, Up & Comers, Prime Timers, Baby Boomers, and Henry Raich Seniors offer social gatherings, learning and worship opportunities.
Four Youth Groups serve children grades K-12 with innovative programs. Shirei HaYeladim, our youth choir and Kol Emanuel adult choir sing at services and community events.
Our highly regarded Religious School (pre-K-grade 12) is accredited by the National Association of Temple Educators — one of only two congregational schools in New Jersey with this distinction. Small classes and dedicated teachers ensure positive learning experiences for children of all levels.
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awesome pizza bob!!! which loo waters recipe did you use? i love loos recipes! he rocks! its been in the single digits here so no wfo. i too have been doin some thin crusts in pans in the oven on the stone. having a lot of fun! i don't know if they look as good as yours tho!!!!! hey, what was your sauce? that looks awesome too!!
This sauce was puree made from Contadina paste, water, salt, pepper, dried oregano...the usual.
Just made a pretty nice Chicago cutter pan pizza...thought I would post some pizza eye candy. Thank you once again Lou Waters.
bob, you mentioned this was loos thin from the emergency page right? in a cutter pan and not dierct on the stone right? thats the same one I've been doing in my deep dish pan! what else is funny is i used the same paste, i normally use puree. i also tried Garveys pizza factory sauce which was very good as well!! i need to get the pics off my camera! i cant use the wfo(too cold outside!) and doin em in the pan over using peel and getting them on the stone adds 4 min to cook time but heck a lot easier!! and less stress!!! i mean i think im pretty good now peel to stone but i still stress getting em on my small stone in the ove
I've also been trying different oils in the pan to try and get a fried crisp to the crust. best so far has been butter flavored shortening!
garvey thanks a ton for the pizza factory sauce recipe! really enjoyed the flavors!! brought back memories of pizzas i had growing up in the chicago burbs!!! thanks again!!!
Hey Chicago Bob! Thats a great looking pizza! Looks like what I am after. Sorry for the trouble, but I am having difficulty locating the Loos recipe on the emergency page. Can you direct link it? I am dying to try it.
Thanks, buddy! Sauce doesn't get nearly enough respect around here. It's all about the dough. Cheers!Garvey
Robert, I thought I had posted a "nice pizza" post to praise your effort here. I don't see it. My apology. That's fine looking pizza!Loo


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Natalia Issaeva, PhD
Assistant Professor of Surgery (Otolaryngology); Assistant Professor, Division of Otolaryngology, Surgery Department
Research Interests
DNA Repair; DNA Replication; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Oncogenes; Otolaryngology; Genes, Tumor Suppressor; Tumor Suppressor Protein p53; Human papillomavirus 11
Research Organizations
Virology laboratories
Research Summary
Our long term research interest is to improve cancer treatment by targeting specific cancer defects.
Currently we are working on:
1. Association between human papilloma virus and the development of head and neck cancer.
2. Link between human papilloma virus and DNA damage signaling and repair in head and neck cancer.
3. Cellular and small molecules modulators of p53 expression and functions;
4. Designing of novel therapeutic strategies to target specific tumors exploiting their various defects.
Specialized Terms: Oncogenes and tumor suppressors; DNA replication and repair; P53 regulation and signaling; Head and neck cancer; Human papilloma virus
Selected Publications
- Downregulation of SMG-1 in HPV-positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma due to promoter hypermethylation correlates with improved survival. Evgenia Gubanova, Brandee Brown, Sergei V. Ivanov, Thomas Helleday, Wendell G. Yarbrough and Natalia Issaeva. Clin. Cancer Res. 2012 Mar 1; 18(5):1257-1267.
- Natalia Issaeva, Huw D. Thomas, Tatjana Djurenovic, Janneke E. Jaspers, Ivaylo Stoimenov, Suzanne Kyle, Nicholas Pedley, Ponnari Gottipati, Rafal Zur, Kate Sleeth, Vicky Chatzakos, Evan Mulligan, Cecilia Lundin, Evgenia Gubanova, Ariena Kersbergen, Adrian L. Harris, Ricky A. Sharma, Sven Rottenberg, Nicola J. Curtin, and Thomas Helleday. 6-thioguanine selectively kills BRCA2-defective tumors and overcomes PARP inhibitor resistance. Cancer Res. 2010 Aug 1;70(15):6268-76.
- Eva Petermann, Manuel Lui´s Orta, Natalia Issaeva, Niklas Schultz, and Thomas Helleday. Hydroxyurea-stalled replication forks become progressively inactivated and require two different RAD51-mediated pathways for restart and repair. Mol Cell, 2010 Feb
- Bryant HE, Petermann E, Schultz N, Jemth AS, Loseva O, Issaeva N, Johansson F, Fernandez S, McGlynn P, Helleday T. PARP is activated at stalled forks to mediate Mre11-dependent replication restart and recombination. EMBO J, 2009 Sep 2;28(17):2601-15.
- Bartkova J, Rezaei N, Liontos M, Karakaidos P, Kletsas D, Issaeva N, Vassiliou LV, Kolettas E, Niforou K, Zoumpourlis VC, Takaoka M, Nakagawa H, Tort F, Fugger K, Johansson F, Sehested M, Andersen CL, Dyrskjot L, Orntoft T, Lukas J, Kittas C, Helleday T, Halazonetis TD, Bartek J, Gorgoulis VG. Oncogene-induced senescence is part of the tumorigenesis barrier imposed by DNA damage checkpoints. Nature, 2006 Nov 30; 444(7119):633-7.
- V.Bykov, N.Issaeva, N.Zache, A.Shilov, M.Hultcrantz, J.Bergman, G.Selivanova, K.G.Wiman. Reactivation of mutant p53 and induction of apoptosis in human tumor cells by maleimide analogs. J Biol Che,. 2005 Aug 26;280(34):30384-91.
- Natalia Issaeva, Przemyslaw Bozko, Martin Enge, Marina Protopopova, Lisette G.G.C. Verhoef, Maria Masucci, Aladdin Pramanik, and Galina Selivanova. Small molecule RITA binds to p53, blocks p53-HDM-2 interaction and activates p53 function in tumors. Nature Medicine 2004, Dec;10(12):1321-8.
- Natalia Issaeva#, Assaf Friedler#, Przemyslaw Bozko, Klas G. Wiman, Alan R. Ferst* and Galina Selivanova*. Rescue of mutants of the tumour suppressor p53 in cancer cells by a designed peptide. PNAS, 2003 Nov 11;100(23):13303-7.
- V.Bykov, N.Issaeva, A.Shilov, M.Hultcrantz, E.Pugacheva, P.Chumakov, J.Bergman, K.G.Wiman, and G. Selivanova. Restoration of the Tumor Suppressor Function to Mutant p53 by a Low Molecular Weight Compound. Nature Medicine, March 2002, 8(3):282-288.


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The Content vs. Skills War rages on: Sandra Stotsky, a University of Arkansas professor, takes a shot at Harvard Professor Tony Wagner's call for students to learn "21st century skills" for "survival" in the global economy.
Wagner does not seem to care if students can read and write grammatically, do math or know something about science and history – real subjects that schools can teach and policy-makers can measure.
Unfortunately, Wagner dismisses measurable academic content while embracing buzzwords like "adaptability" and "curiosity," which no one could possibly be against, but also which no one could possibly measure. Do we really care if our students are curious and adaptable if they cannot read and write their own names?
Wagner also knocks the time spent on testing. But the research doesn't support the claim that testing crowds out learning, Stotsky writes.
. . . my colleague Gary Ritter finds that here in Arkansas public schools the most tested students — those in grades five and seven — spend only 1 percent of total instructional time being tested, probably less time than spent in class parties or on field trips.
If our kids learned 20th century skills really well, wouldn't 21st century skills be easy to pick up? I've always used my content knowledge to question, communicate, explore, etc. And I don't see excess knowledge as a big problem for today's students. There are kids who don't know what to do with the facts they've crammed, but there are more who don't know enough to think intelligently or usefully.
Update: Jay Greene piles on here and here, arguing that Wagner "shows no evidence that higher levels of critical thinking can be found in places or at times when there was less content and less testing."


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Position: Outside Hitter
Height: 6-2
Weight: 170
Hometown: Lancaster, Pa.
College: Arizona
Birth Date: 1984
Joined Team: May 2007
MAJOR INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION: 2011 – Montreux Volley Masters (Fourth)...Pan American Cup (Bronze)...FIVB World Grand Prix (Gold)...NORCECA Continental Championship (Gold). 2010 - Tour of Brazil. 2008 - U.S. Olympic Team Exhibition for Volleyball versus Brazil...FIVB World Grand Prix (Fourth Place)...Olympic Games (Silver Medal). 2007 - FIVB World Grand Prix (Eighth Place)...FIVB World Cup (Bronze Medal).
INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS: 2011 – Started all five matches of the Montreux Volley Masters, collecting 64 points in 18 sets as part of a 3.56 scoring average… …Added 2.44 digs per set at Montreux...Tallied 20 points versus Germany with 18 kills on 36 swings and two aces on June 9…Added 17 points versus China on June 10 with 12 kills and five blocks…Played in 19 sets during the Pan American Cup with one match start…Tallied nine points with seven kills and two aces versus Trinidad & Tobago on July 3..Converted 43.2 percent of attacks during Pan Am Cup with .351 hitting efficiency…Played in 15 sets with one match start at the FIVB World Grand Prix, which the U.S. won the gold medal…Provided five kills and three blocks in only start of the tournament versus Peru on Aug. 21…Scored five points in two sets of action in helping the U.S. to the NORCECA Women's Continental Championship gold medal. 2010 – Played in seven sets with two match starts on Tour of Brazil, averaging 1.29 points per set. 2008 - Played six sets with five set starts versus Brazil in three-match exhibition series...Contributed six points in less than two sets versus Brazil in five-set victory on June 13...Tallied eight kills and a block versus Brazil on June 14 in three sets of action...Started 39 of 48 sets played at the FIVB World Grand Prix compiling averages of 2.60 points, 1.92 kills, 0.38 blocks and 0.31 aces per set...Ranked third in Best Server during the FIVB World Grand Prix preliminary round with 0.36 aces per set...Tallied 14 points against Turkey on June 20 and Dominican Republic on June 28 to tie for team-high honors...Served six aces versus Dominican Republic on June 28...Averaged 2.13 points in helping the U.S. to a silver medal at the Olympic Games...Youngest player on USA roster at Olympic Games, starting 26 of a possible 33 sets and entered a total of 30 sets during the event...Contributed averages of 1.67 kills, 0.33 blocks, 0.13 aces and 1.73 digs per set during the Olympics, in addition to a .271 hitting efficiency and 0.42 kill ratio...Tallied a team-high 20 points (15 kills, three blocks and two aces) in a five-set victory over host China on Aug. 15 to secure a spot in the Olympic Games quarterfinals. 2007 – Averaged 3.39 points per set at the FIVB World Grand Prix in her first international experience with the U.S. Women's National Team…Ranked 10th among all scorers at the World Grand Prix during the preliminary round…Attacked at a .346 percentage with 2.61 kills per set on 211 swings…Averaged 0.97 digs, 0.39 aces and 0.39 blocks during the World Grand Prix…Started only four of 11 matches at the FIVB World Cup, but played in 29 sets with 26 set starts…Tallied World Cup per set averages of 2.45 points, 1.79 kills, 0.34 blocks, 1.21 digs and 0.31 aces…Contributed 12 points coming off the bench versus Cuba on Nov. 3 with nine kills on 16 swings…Scored 11 points against Thailand on Nov. 10 and Japan on Nov. 15.
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: Glass, a three-time American Volleyball Coaches Association All-American and four-time All-Pac-10 pick, is Arizona's career leader in kills with 2,151 and ranks third all-time in the Pac-10 in the same category. She averaged 5.27 kills, 2.84 digs, 0.70 blocks and 0.40 aces per game for the Wildcats. For her career, Glass had double-digit kills in 105 of her 115 matches played, along with 20 or more kills 54 times en route to a school-record 5.27 kills per game average. She holds the Arizona school record with 162 aces, and is third in career digs with 1,158. Glass provided 77 block solos, which ranks eighth all-time for the Wildcats. As a senior in 2005, Glass was selected AVCA All-America First-Team in leading Arizona to a fourth seed in the NCAA Tournament. She was tabbed AVCA All-America Second-Team and AVCA National Freshman of the Year in 2002. Glass was honored as a AVCA All-American Third Team as a sophomore in 2003.
OTHER VOLLEYBALL EXPERIENCE: Glass is no stranger to international competition as she was a member of the U.S. Women's Junior National Team that competed in the 2001 FIVB World Junior Championships. She also participated on the U.S. Women's Junior National Team at the 2002 NORCECA Continental Women's Junior Championships. Glass played for Corozal in Puerto Rico's Super League. She led the league in kills during the regular season and led her team to the tournament semifinals.
PERSONAL: Born Kimberly Glass on Aug. 18, 1984, in Los Angeles, Calif.…Parents are Sherman Glass and Kathryn Storms…Has four siblings, brothers Darryl and Marcus Glass, and sisters Shalana and Shaynce Glass…One of three athletes selected to model in the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition...Modeled in the 2010 ESPN The Magazine "The Body" Issue...Hobbies include poetry, bowling, shopping…Favorite foods are ribs and pancakes…Favorite book is The Magic of Thinking Big…Favorite movie is Coming to America...Admires her mother most.
Posted and updated: Sept. 20, 2011
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