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by Anton Shilov
Novafora, a startup attempting to develop video processors, on Wednesday said that it had completed of Transmeta Corp. Separately, Intellectual Ventures announced that it partly acquired Transmeta's patent portfolio from Novafora and will be able to license these technologies to third parties.
"With the completion of our acquisition of Transmeta, we are now focusing on putting its innovative technology to work. The addition of Transmeta's power management technology to our video processor will enable us to target Novafora's products to the broadest range of video-oriented devices," said Zaki Rakib, chief executive officer of Novafora.
Novafora acquired Transmeta for $255.6 million in cash and the day the transaction was formally closed it sold part of Transmeta's patent portfolio to Intellectual Ventures, an intellectual property licensing firm, for an undisclosed sum. The portfolio contains 140 patents as well as and a substantial number of pending patent applications.
"The acquisition of the Transmeta semiconductor patents augments one of the most comprehensive patent portfolios in the semiconductor field, which now includes more than 2000 patents. This benefits our current and potential licensees by providing more access to innovation and greater opportunity for commercial success," said Paul Reidy, vice president of semiconductor licensing at Intellectual Ventures.
With the completion of these two transactions, the technologies developed by Transmeta for more than a decade will be used further through two distinct routes:
The portfolio Intellectual Ventures got contains relatively young patents; many were issued in the last few years. Transmeta licensed these patents to several of the largest microprocessor companies to generate revenue of approximately $300 million. The company was a pioneer in low-power microprocessor technology, "code morphing" techniques, and very long instruction word design architecture. With the acquisition Intellectual Ventures have a patent portfolio to create a new central processing unit.
"[The additional patents] cover inventions in high-performance, low-power, and embedded processors. Some of the recently issued patents detail some of the most interesting breakthroughs in microprocessor architecture we've seen in the last decade or so," added Mr. Reidy.
Transmeta used to develop ultra low-power VLIW microprocessors that could be compatible with x86 instruction set through the so-called code-morphing software. However, due to low performance of those chips, they have never gained popularity.


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Stolen car connected to Tefft murder found
INDIANAPOLIS – According to a report by WXIN news in this city, the car that was stolen during the murder of Thomas Tefft was located Friday.
Tefft, a former resident of Cassadaga who ran Tefft Glass in Dunkirk for many years, was fatally shot in his Indianapolis home in the early morning on March 15 during a home invasion.
The car, a black 2009 four-door Hyundai Sonata, was located in a back alley in a neighborhood on the north side of the city. A neighbor called 911 after watching Tefft's story on the television news.
Tefft's daughter, Lynn Hoff is quoted as saying that the car may offer clues to the identity of the murderer.
The car was reportedly towed to a secure site for forensic processing.
In addition the Indianapolis police department is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect. Anyone with information was urged to call Crime Stoppers at 317-262-TIPS.
Dunkirk man charged with unlawful possession of marijuana
On March 21, at 9:45 p.m. Fredonia troopers charged William Larson, 21, of Dunkirk for unlawful possession of marijuana.
Larson was stopped for reportedly traveling at a speed of 53 mph in a 40 mph zone on Route 20 in the town of Pomfret. When interviewing Larson, a trooper reportedly smelled marijuana emanating from inside the vehicle. Reportedly, Larson was in possession of three marijuana cigarettes.
Larson is scheduled to answer the charge in the Town of Pomfret Court on April 2.
Jamestown man charged with criminal contempt
RANDOLPH – On March 17, Carl Faison, 45, of Jamestown was charged with second-degree criminal contempt.
Troopers received a call from an individual in Randolph who reported that Faison was at her neighbor's residence which was in violation of an order of protection her neighbor had against Faison.
After checking the validity of the order, Faison was processed at the state police barracks in Jamestown, issued an appearance ticket, and scheduled to appear in the Town of Randolph Court.

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>Runner's World - My Event Ratings>
In short: Great atmosphere but needs ironing outIn full: This was the inaugural race so bound to be some teething problems, but it was still a good race. Location was good - plenty of space on the Hackney Marshes, although a bit of a trek from the train station. Wasn't a 20 minute walk from Stratford – it was further than expected and many people were in a bit of a rush! However the race then started late, not sure why this was.I didn't use the baggage drop or loos, but hear the queues were very long.The route was lined with supporters, so made for a great atmosphere. It was fairly flat – some undulations but nothing steep or long. A few boring out and back sections in the Olympic park – would have been nicer to do a good loop round the site. Most of the run was through neighbourhoods, with only a very small part where you actually felt like you were in London/the Olympic park.It was incredibly hot, and a lot of people fainted/pull out, but there seemed to be good medical arrangements in place. Could have done with at least 1, maybe 2, more water stations, and the energy drink station needed to be much earlier on, around 6-7 miles, not at 11 or 12! Would have been nice if they'd had 2 energy stations (with gels) and these to be additional to – not in the same place as – the water stations.The best part was having residents get their hoses out and cooling off the runners, and I saw some supporters even handing out extra water which they had bought/arranged themselves! However that was down to the supports, not the organisers!The mile markers were off – I missed the 7 miler, and then the 8 and 9 (I think) seemed very close together. Normally there is some variation from my Garmin, but I certainly can't run a 5 minute mile which apparently I did then! The 13 mi marker was way too early – so not nice for anyone who tried for a sprint finish at that point, and realised there was another quarter of a mile to go!!The goody bag was as expected, it had food and drink (water, some sugary fruit drink, energy bar, nuts, dried fruit and a banana), which is really what you need. The rest was leaflets. No tee-shirt. The medal was quite nice.Last but not least, it was an expensive race, I'm not sure what exactly justified the high cost, perhaps the closure of London roads? (Or the huge marketing/advertising plan!). All in all pretty good for an inaugural race, but not perfect - hopefully next year they will sort out the mile markers and water and make runners feel like we got better value for money.Will probably do it again next year, always good to run in London.Date of review: June 24, 2014
In short: Fantastic race, great organisationIn full: Really well organised, very friendly, all standards welcome from 100 Marathon Club runners to newbies. The 17 laps were daunting at first but soon it became comforting as you knew what lay ahead. Although it later became tough heading past the start line over and over still knowing you had several laps to go, I thought it was better to count in laps than miles as there were less of them!It was fantastic to be able to set up your own drinks station and made a nice change to having to carry all your fuel/heavy water bottle etc for hours on end. Some had clearly perfected the art of the personal station with parasols to provide shade, ice buckets and 17 separate water bottles!Only things I would change was there should have been another marshal at the far end before the hill and turn back to the start. Not sure if there's any way of setting up some shade either as the whole area is very exposed and it was a terribly hot day.Goodybag is brilliant, nice showers, changing rooms, cafe, great for spectators.And the medal? Awesome! It's a fab piece of bling to own!Date of review: June 3, 2014
In short: Great fun and mostly well organisedIn full: Enjoyed this race, from the beginning it was great that they had secured the whole of the Echo arena meaning plenty of shelter for runners and loads of proper loos (didn't queue once!). Only problem was finding how to get to the baggage area on the area floor, no one - Echo staff or marshals - seemed to know and spent ages walking round in circles.Course was most good, showcases the best part of the city but also takes in the parks, however there were some more dull, industrial areas too we had to run through. Not flat at all, but at least good views on the hills! The marshalling was sparse though, while I never got lost I did wonder at some points if I was going the right way.Plenty of water and gels.A few bands and DJs along the way but quite far between, was hoping for them every mile at least.Finish area was excellent, good support, lots of food in the goodybag. The medal is a real stunner and certainly made my day!! Technical tee-shirt's not bad either although only in unisex sizes and same for both the 1/2 and full.Will def do it again, and hopefully another RnR race again soon.Date of review: May 29, 2014
In short: Incredible, electric race!In full: My 2nd time running London and 7th marathon overall, it's just such an incredible race. The crowds are immense, the organisation runs like clockwork and the support is the best you can get. It is like being an olympic athlete for the roaring cheers you get along the entire route.Go for it if you can, a charity place is well worth it too if you don't manage a ballot place. I'm really hoping I can run it again in the future.Yes there are other fantastic marathons that are also well worth it and easier to get into, some with more beautiful routes, but there is just that something about London that really makes it stand out. It feels like the whole city is behind you that day. If you are wondering about applying, or thinking about doing a charity place as you haven't managed to get a ballot place, go for it, you'll never regret it. London will give you everything that you came for and a lot more besides.Date of review: April 15, 2014
In short: Tough race but worth itIn full: My 2nd year running this one and the hills were no easier! First tough one at mile 4 and a killer at half way. At least after that you know the hills are going to be smaller and there'll be more downhill!great organisation and marshals were really good.Good opportunity to run with pacers - they catered all the way to 2.30 finishing times.They ask runners to reach 11 miles by 2 hours, to re-open the roads, but there were quite a few who did not managed this, myself included, but we were simply directed to run on the pavements instead after that time, so that was all good.Would have liked food such as a banana or energy bar at the end as a cup of water wasn't much after a race.I loved having a medal this year! Thanks for that touch! Plus a technical tee-shirt (bit big for most ladies, but appreciated al the same).Date of review: February 11, 2014
In short: Great organisation, quite hillyIn full: Enjoyed my first time running this race (it had been cancelled last year due to snow). Great organisation especially with having to change the route the day before due to flooding.Race packs had to be picked up on the day but this was all efficient. Long queues for the loos though! I am sure that, being a school, there were more loos around that could have been used but perhaps the organisers were only able to hire the hall and immediate area.Bit of a crowded start on the pavements as we did not have closed roads but once out into the quiet country roads it was fine.Plenty of helpful marshals and enough water stations.A hilly race - although the 2 lap route was easier since it missed out the biggest hill in the original route! - can mess up your pacing if you're not careful!Nice countryside scenery.I was pretty much at the back and was getting overtaken most of the way through the first lap by faster runners already on their second, but was still made to feel welcome and got loads of cheers from the marshals.The race HQ was a bot of a walk from the start/finish but a good facility in a school with an inexpensive canteen and plenty of space.great technical tee shirt (in women's sizes too!) - pink for girls, black for boys. No medal though. It's a local race for me so expect I'll be back year on year.Date of review: January 23, 2014
In short: Well organised raceIn full: My 2nd time running this race and I enjoyed it. The venue is good with plenty of facilities and shelter from the bitterly cold wind (although no heating). Parking was easier this year - a short walk as the venue is so huge. Heard of problems getting out but we stayed around for a long time afterwards so did not get caught up in the queues to leave.Race is 2 laps through country roads and villages, with some stretches on closed main roads. Nice scenery. Didn't feel over crowded and good mix of runners (we were pretty near the back!).Marshals were really excellent and very encouraging, they must have been freezing standing about in the cold for hours yet they still had a smile on their faces.Drinks were water in cups and 1 stop for Gatorade (also in cups).The goodybag was nice as it had plenty of food in it - always good! There was also an energy (Red Bull-style) which wasn't great for immediately after running but perfect for the long drive home when feeling tired). Medal was very nice and chunky :) Massage available afterwards for a donation to charity.No PB for me as was running with 2 friends quite new to running so stuck at their pace but I would say this is a pretty good course for a PB (last year I got a good time here).Will probably do it again in the future but it is quite a long way for me to travel so probably not every year.Date of review: November 26, 2013
In short: Really tough - steep hills and miles of cross countryIn full: Just before you go thinking this is just a hilly road marathon – be warned it's brutal!! About half of the full marathon is off road including deep mud, wet woodland trails, uneven footing. If it rains take it as a cross country trail run and don't even think about a PB. Plus very hilly. There is virtually no flat and both the climbs and descents are very steep. Difficult to get a pace going as as soon as you reach the top you are on the way back down before doing it all over again a mile or two later!) As for Helman's Tor, you almost need hiking poles - one point I had my hands out in front holding onto rocks in front!! Mind you, once the sun came out you get fantastic views from coast to coast of Cornwall.If you like this sort of thing, this is the race for you. For everyone else, it's an amazing race to add to the bucket list. It was my 5th marathon and I wanted to have a go at a trail race. If you just want to enjoy the beautiful scenery and have no worries about a PB then it's a great one to do (add 25-50 mins to your normal road time to give you an idea!).The marshals were amazing and kept me going - with the small field of runners many were very spread out and if you were near the back like myself they were the only people you might see for hours at a time. They gave out ups of water and at some stations sweets including jelly babies and chunks of Mars bars. They seemed to know just what runners needed and this is because many are runners themselves from the excellent St Austell running club. They asked me how I was getting on and were very encouraging. The marshal/runner at the back who was looking after the back of the pack runners was great (I was among the last for the first 7 or 8 miles before catching up some others!!) – good to talk to and got us going at a decent pace.The only drawback was there was not much information given out beforehand. Unless you read last event's reviews early on you may have not realised that the full marathon really is a trail race (more road/tarmac for the half). For example we received race packs several weeks prior and only then did they recommended wearing trail shoes (which are a must!) - however if you have not bought and worn in trail shoes you may have a problem! Also, they mentioned in the info pack about a cut off time for marathon runners (you had to reach the half marathon/full marathon spit point by 1 hrs 50, which is 7.5 miles). If you got injured and were unable to reach this point in time you were told you would have to take the half route and get a half marathon medal instead. HOWEVER when at mile 7 and about to reach the split (which we did, in time) I was told the full marathon ALSO had a total cut off time of 6 hours. I am sure this was not in the race pack. Re-reading it I see the following "We are enforcing a time limit on the marathon" but it only goes on to talk about the 7.5mile point/1 hr 50 min time limit. 6 hours might sound generous to many but such a tough course means that slower runners would struggle – my last road marathon was just over 5 hours but I was close to the limit here in 5.48 and one or two did go over 6 hours. I am not sure if they got their medal – I do hope so! – but they were included in the results so looks like they classed as official finishers. I just wish that 6 hour limit was stressed well before hand – i.e. when first signing up!! If you are a slower runner and not used to trail races you may wish to confirm this with them next year as it would take you considerably longer than a flat road marathon!The Eden Project was a fantastic venue, easy to get to and park and they had dedicated one of the main buildings for changing, bags, first aid etc. No showers though so bring a whole pack of baby wipes as you are expected to change before entering the public areas. Perks of the race included a big medal, tee-shirt (cotton, in various sizes), hot pasty in meat and veggie options, a pint and free entry to the Eden Project for runners and supporters.I am not sure I will do this one again, purely because it is a long way for me to travel but I really recommend giving it a go at least once, it is tough but well worth it. It's a great, friendly race where you can just go for the sake of running and just enjoying the Corning countryside rather than chasing a PB.Date of review: October 22, 2013
In short: Good route but poor organisationIn full: Have to admit I was surprised at the poor organisation of this race, as I have just taken part in the Blenheim Palace and London Triathlons, which along with RTTB are all organised by Challenger World. The triathlons are first class events, brilliantly well run. So not sure what seems to be the problem with RTTB.Poor way-finding, over-crowded, expensive, 30 min queue for baggage, no food/snacks/foil blanket at the finish line, unhelpful marshals. Maybe they should stick to triathlons.I hear they are changing the venue HQ to Greenwich Park this year which may ease some of the problems at the O2 but who knows. I've signed up again as once you get running it's a great course with a brilliant atmosphere - loads of supporters out which just about justifies the £50 entry fee. Fairly fast - got a PB last year. However, I'll be coming "ready to run" so I can avoid the baggage queues and making sure I leave plenty of time incase I get lost trying to find the starting pens again!If they're using the same Nike tee-shirts as the previous 2 years, they come up slightly large, by the way. It has your number printed on it, so if it doesn't fit, you can either cut the tee-shirt up and pin the number/logo bit on your own vest, or join the long queue for a regular bib on the day.Date of review: August 6, 2013
In short: Best. Race. Ever!In full: What can I say that hasn't been said before! I was so lucky to get a place in this extraordinary and it was worth every long, tough mile in both training and on the day. The crowds are magnificent, the scenery exciting, the atmosphere electric.My first VLM and I would love to get a place again some year.London truly is the world's best city for running.Date of review: July 22, 2013
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SciDevNet discusses Dr. Peter Hotez's recent study on neglected tropical diseases among indigenous people.
"Mass drug administration against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) must be prioritised for indigenous communities such as the Orang Asli in Malaysia who are at graver risk of such diseases due to malnutrition and abject poverty.
This is a key recommendation of a study on indigenous or aboriginal populations published earlier this year (30 January) in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases by Peter Hotez, editor-in-chief of the journal and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas, United States."


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Serving Size ¼ recipe
Calories 180
Calories from Fat 10
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 30 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugars 2 g
Proteins 0 g
Vitamin A 10% DV
Vitamin C 35% DV
Calcium 2% DV
Iron 4% DV
Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Preparation Time 30 minutes
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 2.0
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Fresh plums 1½ pounds
Fresh or frozen raspberries 1 cup
Cinnamon sticks 3 (3 inch)
Red dinner wine 1½ cup
Corn starch 1 tablespoon
Sugar 2 tablespoons
- Combine plums, berries, cinnamon, and red wine in saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Whisk cornstarch with ½ cup water. Add to soup and cook, stirring until thickened.
- Add sugar to taste.
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- Chill until ready to serve.
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(Colorado Springs, Colo.) - The 2008 U.S. Paralympic Team for Judo has a long history of success to live up towith three medals won at the 2004 Games in Athens and the first two judo golds for Team USA at the 2000 Games in Sydney, but the five-member squad is up to the challenge in Beijing.
Scott Jones (Little Rock, Ark. / Little Rock Judo) will be the lone competitor for Team USA on Monday when he competes in the 81kg division at Beijing Workers' Gymnasium which was home to boxing during the Olympic Games.
A 90kg player in 2004 who is the team's only returning Paralympian, Jones moved down to 81kg in 2006 where he placed seventh at the 2006 and 2007 International Blind Sports Association World Championships.
Jones' four teammates all will fight on Tuesday with competition beginning on both days at noon.
Myles Porter (Colorado Springs, Colo. / USA Judo National Training Site at the Olympic Training Center) became just the third legally blind athlete to earn a national ranking against sighted players in November 2006 - just five months after placing fifth in the 100kg division at his IBSA World Championships debut.
In 2007, the former University of Toledo football player turned judoka finished seventh - just one match away from fighting for bronze, but his goal in Beijing is to make a trip to the podium in his Paralympic debut. After spending two weeks training with Olympic athletes at camps in Spain and Germany this summer, Porter hopes to bring his experience training with sighted players to the mat in Beijing.
Less than three years after his introduction to judo at Chico State University, Greg DeWall (Chico, Calif. / Stanford University Judo) also has the potential to win a medal in Beijing after placing fifth in the +100kg division at the 2007 Worlds and winning a silver medal at the Parapan American Games two weeks later.
The only female player on the U.S. team, 19-year-old Jordan Mouton (Houston, Texas / Diamondback Judo Club) has been through four weight divisions since qualifying for her first World Team as a 52kg 16-year-old in 2006.
After competing at 57kg at the Worlds last year, Mouton's chances of qualifying for Beijing dropped tremendously when her division was cancelled at the Parapan American Games. She moved up to 63kg just to weeks after the Worlds to try and qualify that division for Team USA at the Parapans, but ultimately fell short.
With the United States only qualified to send a 70kg player to the Games, Mouton moved up again earlier this year and beat 2007 Parapan American medalist LisaMaria Martinez twice at the Paralympic Trials in April to earn her first trip to the Games.
Like Mouton, Andre Watson (Upper Darby, Pa. / Liberty Bell Judo) looked to be shut out of Beijing when his 90kg division at the Parapans was cancelled as well, but a last-minute withdrawal by an Iranian player from the Games lineup earlier this year opened a slot for Watson.
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While we certainly aren't advocates of fast food dining, every so often even us foodies find ourselves being dragged to a McDonald's or forced to chow down on some fast-food feed at an airport. Next time this happens to you, make the most of the moment and opt for the healthiest options. This article originally appeared as on Relish


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The struggle with anorexia
To the editor:
I wish to thank the staff at The Journal for interviewing me an sharing some of my story – my ten year battle with anorexia nervosa. I also wish to thank those who took the time to read the article.
I strongly encourage people to read more about the illness in the Oct. 9 edition of the Springfield Advance Press, in which Doris Weber encouraged me and so graciously printed my story – in my own words. I simply want people to have a better understanding. This illness is not just some diet. No one wakes up one day and says, oh I want an eating disorder. I strive to raise awareness and get the message out there.
Please know that there is hope. Eating disorders are serious and fatal illnesses that can affect ANYone. Do not allow yourself to suffer in silence – because there truly are only two outcomes – a life without your ED (misery), or death.
This illness is no different than cancer. Is it right to call someone with cancer, 'cancerous'? No. So please do not think it is right to call someone like me, who is fighting anorexia, 'anorexic'.
Do not judge what you fail to try to understand. You don't know how hurtful the stares, the gossip, and cruel comments are. Get the facts and learn people's stories. We all have battles we are facing, whether they are medically related or not. Talk about it and do not be afraid. Life is worth living and we all deserve to be happy.
I did not choose this. But I am choosing to live.
There is no magic cure and recovery does not happen overnight. Recovery is the hardest thing I will ever go through – but it's a lot easier than imagining my parents bury one of their children. I struggle every single day but I am fighting and will not give up.
A final, and special Thank You to my wonderful family -Dan and Darla Portner, Brittany, Alex, and my handsome nephews Levi and Jace. Also a special thank you to my family from the Delmar and MaryAnn Portner clan (my awesome New Ulm relatives), my amazing friends, the community of Springfield, my co-workers at two of my beautiful aunts – Sandy Portner-Quiring and Kelly Murphy's Bridal Store – Lu Erlandson and Jenny Struiksma – who put up with me at Sisters Bridal & Tux, and to those who have supported me in any way over the past ten years. I am forever grateful. Thank you for helping to save my life.
I am open to talk about this – do not hesitate to contact me.
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Twenty years ago – 1993
The Dunkirk Zoning Board of Appeals has granted a variance that will allow a former clothing store at the D&F Plaza to be converted into an auto service center. The former Diane's Fashions store will be turned into a Precision Tune Automotive Service Center, with the conversion to take about 60 days. Unanimously rejected by the same board was a request for permission to build an 18-hole miniature golf course at the Lake Shore Freeze ice cream shop at 436 Lake Shore Drive East.
Thirty years ago – 1983
It's official! Chautauqua County Executive Joseph Gerace has been named by Gov. Mario Cuomo to head the state Department of Agriculture and Markets. Mr. Gerace will replace current Commissioner J. Roger Barber at a salary of $65,700 per year. His appointment requires approval of the State Senate. Mr. Gerace, 56, has been county executive since 1975 when the post was created.
Forty years ago – 1973
Lynn Ann Cody, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Cody of Dunkirk, was announced as "Calendar Girl of the Month" today. She likes to sew, cook and hunt, once bagging a 111-pound buck while hunting with her father.
Fifty years ago – 1963
The Silver Creek Junior Chamber of Commerce announced today it will stage a "safe driving rodeo" this weekend in the high school parking lot for teens 16 and over. Entrants will be provided with a safety inspected car to drive.


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Happy weekend everyone!
I wanted to bring back my "Reading Nook" series. I can't believe I haven't done one since November! The Reading Nook is all about showing you guys books, articles, recipes and just general stuff I've found interesting or inspiring recently. Hopefully if you are here reading this blog (and have gotten this far into the post) you have similar tastes to me and will find them interesting too!
This book was so fun to read and given my current state of mind, I found it to be incredible insightful and inspirational. It's all about making small changes to bring about an increase in happiness for yourself and those around you. I can't wait to start implementing some of her ideas and start my own Happiness Project.
2. A Smart Woman's Guide to Hormones
This book is a fantastic resource for an woman, regardless of age who is struggling with hormonal imbalances. While the fact that I was reading this book got a lot of laughs from a few male friends (cue the PMS jokes!) but it's seriously about so much more than that. I know I took a lot from it and this every woman should own a copy. Lorna Vanderhaeghe is an expert in her field (and Canadian!) and I seriously admire her and all her work.
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Pitts, J. Brian (2011) Irrelevant Conjunction and the Ratio Measure or Historical Skepticism. [Preprint]
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It is widely believed that one should not become more confident that _all swans are white and all lions are brave_ simply by observing white swans. Irrelevant conjunction or "tacking" of a theory onto another is often thought problematic for Bayesianism, especially given the ratio measure of confirmation considered here. It is recalled that the irrelevant conjunct is not confirmed at all. Using the ratio measure, the irrelevant conjunction is confirmed to the same degree as the relevant conjunct, which, it is argued, is ideal: the irrelevant conjunct is irrelevant. Because the past's really having been as it now appears to have been is an irrelevant conjunct, present evidence confirms theories about past events only insofar as irrelevant conjunctions are confirmed. Hence the ideal of not confirming irrelevant conjunctions would imply that historical claims are not confirmed. Confirmation measures partially realizing that ideal make the confirmation of historical claims by present evidence depend strongly on the (presumably subjective) degree of belief in the irrelevant conjunct. The unusually good behavior of the ratio measure has a bearing on the problem of measure sensitivity. For non-statistical hypotheses, Bayes' theorem yields a fractional linear transformation in the prior probability, not a linear rescaling, so even the ratio measure arguably does not aptly measure confirmation in such cases.
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Stutzman: Identify your passion, make it important in your life
In honor of the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday I thought it appropriate to share my story of the pursuit of passion. In high school our ag-science paraprofessional Mr. Lewis asked me what I was passionate about.
I didn't really understand the question at first. You mean, "What do I like as in hobbies or something?" No. What are you passionate about; what lights a fire in your belly and you get so excited you can't stop thinking about it? I couldn't answer the question. There were lots of things I liked doing and lots of things I was good at but I wouldn't say that any of them pulled a fire alarm in my soul.
It would be years before I fully understood what Mr. Lewis was talking about but along the journey I've kept his question in the forefront of my mind. The origin of the word passion is from the Greek verb meaning "to suffer." It is an intense emotion, interest, or admiration for a person, thing or cause. In this sense, a person who "suffers" from passion for a certain thing isn't necessarily in a negative state. It could be an incredible passion for woodworking, or a passion for painting, or a passion for being a teacher.
After high school I went off to college, still ruminating on the question proposed to me one sunny afternoon in Bill Bartow's fifth hour at Alpena High School. I thought I had it all figured out. My passion as it would seem was marketing and communications. I had been drawn to the field since I was a kid. I was always reading about it, taking classes (in addition to regular school), and found it to be fun and challenging. So I assumed this was my passion.
A couple of years ago I realized that just because you are good at something or possess a certain skill set doesn't automatically mean that it is your passion. While I have no doubt that my chosen career was the right one, I began to realize my job was not my passion. I enjoyed my work but I didn't get fired up about it.
I do get fired up about this community. I love living here, raising my children here, exploring and adventuring here, and sharing our special place on the map with others. I am passionate about writing this column, so much so that I have often stayed up until 1 or 2 a.m. to get it done. This is my passion. It has become a part of my personality. It is the fire in my belly that feeds my soul.
Are you living a life of passion? Do you have an activity or cause you feel so strongly for that it has become a part of your personality? How many of us trudge from one day to the next existing for the mere glimmer of hope provided by the weekend? I believe there is great passion inside every single one of us. Each of us was put on this earth with a special set of skills or interest to share with the world and we can't let life beat us into believing we're nothing special.
Sometimes to discover your passion you have to get back to basics. Go back to a time when life was less complicated. If money didn't matter, what would you do every day? What would be your ideal job? What do you wish you had more time to do?
This Valentine's Day give your life the gift of a passion to live for. We will never reach our full potential as a society until each of us realizes, accepts, and gets fired up about the difference we were meant to make in the world. What difference were you meant to make?


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Kebnekaise Fjällstation, STF
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Lapland from 2,111 metres (6,926 feet)
This is the land of the Sami, the indigenous people of this area. Kebnekaise is Sweden's highest mountain at 2,111 metres, or 6,926 feet. Standing atop the majestic south peak of the mountain you get staggering views of the mountains and valleys of this alpine landscape. Kebnekaise Mountain Station lies 690 metres (2,264 feet) above sea level at the foot of the mountain and has 198 beds in the main building and the five annexes. The station also has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and à la carte menus, as well as a common room, shower, sauna and drying room. From the mountain station you can take guided walks to Sweden's highest peaks, or try ice climbing, glacier tours, ski mountaineering and courses in winter activities.
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Topic: [SOLVED] Refactor taking a value method, converting, and incrementing
Here's my code, it explains what I'm trying to refactor:
#Explains itself!
def print_number
# Get the data
@option = Option.find_by_name('next_number')
# Put the value from the returned data into a local variable
# so we can convert it to an Integer.
integer_value = @option.value
integer_value = integer_value.to_i + 1
# Update the option value with the incremented value from above.
@option.value = integer_value
# Save the option so we can increment it again on the next function call
# Return the new value
I would like to do something like @option.value += 1, but I cannot do that. How can I refactor this to make it look better?
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Contracting GDP Sours Jobs Outlook
Friday, forecasters expect the Labor Department to report the economy added 160,000 jobs in January; however, employment tends be a lagging indicator and flat or negative GDP growth will cause unemployment to rise sharply in the months ahead.
The tax and spending package implemented Jan. 1 reduces prospects for improved growth and jobs creation, as the U.S. economy and workers continue to suffer from insufficient demand.
Factors contributing to weak demand and slow jobs growth include the huge trade deficits with China and other Asian exporters of manufactures and on oil. Absent U.S. policies to confront Asian governments about their purposefully undervalued currencies, and to develop more oil in the eastern Gulf, off the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts, and in Alaska, the trade deficit and its drain on growth will worsen.
The recent surge in natural gas production, and accompanying lower prices, has the potential to substantially improve the international competitiveness of industries like petrochemicals, fertilizer, plastics and primary metals -- as well as consuming industries like industrial machinery and building materials. However, the Department of Energy is considering proposals to boost exports of liquefied gas -- a costly and environmentally risky process. That would reduce the trade deficit and boost growth less, and create many fewer jobs, than keeping the gas in the U.S. for use by energy-intensive industries.
In 2013, virtually every wage earner is paying higher payroll taxes, and the recent budget deal raises income taxes $40 to $50 billion annually, mostly from higher rates on families earning more than $450,000. Together, those further dampen consumer spending and aggregate demand.
On the supply side, increased business regulations, rising health care costs and mandates imposed by Obamacare, and higher tax rates on small businesses raise the cost of capital.
With the president's choices for key second-term cabinet and high-level administration posts falling into place, small businesses have much more certainty -- the assurance of more burdensome regulations, even higher health care costs and the prospects of further tax increases to cope with spending and deficit issues in Washington. All those will weigh on investment, growth and jobs creation.
Households are reporting pessimistic expectations about the job market. The Conference Board survey of consumer confidence was down significantly in January, in large measure because respondents reporting jobs hard to find rose to 38% and those anticipating their incomes to decline increased to 23%.
The economy must add more than 358,000 jobs each month for three years to lower unemployment to 6% and that is not likely with current policies. That would require growth in the range of 4% to 5%. Without better trade, energy and regulatory policies, and lower health care costs and taxes on small businesses, that is simply not going to happen.


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On March 1, 2008, the proud U.S. Navy warship USS New York was christened under sunny skies at Northrop Grumman shipyard in Avondale, Louisiana. Crafted of seven tons of steel salvaged from the wreckage of the Twin Towers after 9/11, the ship's gleaming bow bears the engraving "Never Forget."
Performing at the christening were country stars Charlie Daniels and Rebecca Lynn Howard. When Daniels belted out the rousing lyrics to "The USS New York," and Howard delivered a moving performance of "Never Forget," there wasn't a dry eye on the dock.
Among those blinking back tears were Sherry Johnson '03 and Liem Walker '03, owners of Seasong Recording, which produced the album Never Forget, a tribute to the USS New York, the victims and heroes of 9/11, and the brave men and women of the U.S. armed forces. The songs performed by Daniels and Howard were two of 13 songs featured on the album.
Johnson and Walker's role in producing Never Forget is especially appropriate. Like the USS New York, Seasong Recording was born out of tragedy, but has become a symbol of hope and service to others.
Sherry Johnson and Liem Walker met on the first day of new student orientation at MC Law in 2000. The two women became fast friends, sharing a strong work ethic and an unrestrained sense of humor that saw them through the challenges of law school. "We took our work seriously, but we laughed a lot too," Walker recalls. "In fact, some of our friends in law school stopped sitting next to us because they were afraid they'd get in trouble in class."
Shortly after their 2003 graduations, the women decided to open a practice together. In January of 2004, they opened their doors as Walker & Johnson PLLC, operating offices in Jackson, Mississippi, and in Johnson's hometown of Chatom, Alabama. The partners' practice grew quickly, with both women earning reputations as tough, talented attorneys with promising futures and what appeared to be lucrative careers ahead.
Then tragedy struck.
The women were turning off of a rural road in Chatom when an overloaded logging truck traveling at more than 90 miles per hour slammed into the back of Walker's Dodge Durango. The Durango was thrown 15 yards, slammed into a utility pole and snapped the pole in half, then spun wildly before crashing to a stop on its passenger side in a ditch.
"The last thing I remember clearly is Liem looking in the rearview mirror and screaming, 'He can't stop!'" Johnson says. "Right before he slammed into us, she threw out her arm and tried to soccer mom save me."
Johnson and Walker managed to crawl out of the shattered rear window of the truck and collapsed on an embankment, where they lapsed in and out of consciousness waiting for help to arrive. Along with mangled pieces of the Durango, the women's paperwork and personal possessions littered the roadway.
"I remember the driver of the logging truck picking up a business card off the ground," Johnson says with a wry smile. "He was already scared to death. I'll never forget the look on his face when he said, 'Y'all are attorneys? Both of you?"
The accident left both women with grievous injuries. Walker suffered a fractured skull, a severe concussion, and shoulder and back injuries that would require multiple surgeries. Johnson sustained injuries to her knee, shoulder, and eye that would also require surgeries, and began suffering from anxiety attacks that left her unable to drive. Walker's head injuries led to short-term trouble communicating articulately, and both women were prescribed pain medications that made concentrating almost impossible. They were forced to shutter their promising legal practice while they focused on recovery.
"I spent most of 2005 reading Nancy Drew books," Johnson says. "The part of my brain responsible for recall had been hurt in the accident, and for about three months, I couldn't retain complicated materials or focus on new information and retain it with any clarity. Part of my occupational therapy was to read simple materials and try to recall the facts I'd just read, which led me to Nancy Drew.
"I recalled some lessons re-reading those books I'd loved as a child," Johnson continues. "Nancy took on cases that were interesting to her or that allowed her to help someone else. Nancy also helped me remember that nothing is happenstance. Everything happened for a reason."
In 2006, six months after the accident, Walker and Johnson felt they were ready to return to work, but both agreed their re-born law practice would have a new focus.
"Before, it had been all about making money," Johnson says. "Coming back in, we realized life is too short. It had to mean something more than that, and it had to be fun."
The partners began discussing a possible side project to their legal practice – something they could do that would be meaningful both to them and to others, and that would also bring them joy. Johnson had some previous experience with songwriting; she had penned a few songs that she describes as "album fillers you'd never hear on the radio," and still had connections in Nashville. Johnson and Walker decided their new venture would be a record label that would produce projects with a specific message, and that they would donate any proceeds they made after expenses to charity.
"We chose the name 'Seasong,' which loosely translated from Vietnamese means, 'you're playing and having a good time,'" Walker explains. "It seemed like the perfect description of what we wanted to do with this label."
By the summer of 2006, Johnson and Walker had chosen the theme for Seasong's first album.
"During the 2005 Christmas season, there had been a big backlash against people saying, 'Merry Christmas,'" Johnson recalls. "Liem and I had strong feelings regarding the fact that Christmas seemed to be losing its true meaning."
The women's response was Seasong's debut album, Still Believing in Christmas. Johnson called upon Mark Moseley, a music engineer and studio owner in Nashville, for help recruiting country music stars to sing on the tribute to the real meaning of Christmas. The result was an album featuring renowned country artists including Little Jimmy Dickens, Crystal Gayle, Lorrie Morgan, T. G. Sheppard, Tanya Tucker, and the legendary Porter Wagoner. The album included a few Christmas classics, but more than half of the songs were originals written for Still Believing in Christmas.
Johnson and Walker spent weeks in Nashville organizing the project, working with the artists, and even singing back-up on a few of the songs. From concept to distribution, the part time project required 10 months, juggling their law practice and their personal lives the entire time. The
proceeds from Still Believing in Christmas were donated to charities, including Little Sisters of the Poor, Catholic Charities, and Toys for Tots.
"We began receiving e-mails, letters, and cards from people who benefitted from the project or had been touched by the music," Johnson says. "A mother met me in a parking lot to pick up presents, and cried when she thanked me for helping her provide Christmas for her children. Experiences like that helped me realize that I'd actually been fortunate. The injuries I received not only led me back to music, but also helped me find a real purpose through music."
"We got into it to have a creative outlet and because it was fun," Walker agrees, "but seeing it make a lasting, positive difference was just magic."
Two years later, a fellow songwriter asked Johnson and Walker for help on the Never Forget project, a planned tribute to the USS New York. The project had lost its financial backing and was in danger of being shelved. Johnson and Walker not only agreed to take over production, they expanded the one-song project into a 13-song album including 11 original works. Based on the reputation they had already built in Nashville, Johnson and Walker were able to assemble an impressive roster of country stars to work on Never Forget, including Charlie Daniels, Rebecca Lynn Howard, George Jones, Tracy Lawrence, Pam Tillis, Aaron Tippen, Randy Travis, and Darryl Worley. Sherry Johnson co-wrote the song "An American Woman," performed on Never Forget by country icon Tanya Tucker.
Proceeds from Never Forget benefit Hope for the Warriors, an organization that provides assistance to injured soldiers and their families, and the Fisher House Foundation, which provides free or low cost lodging to veterans and military families receiving treatment at military medical centers.
Seasong Recording's current endeavors include a blues project tentatively scheduled for release in late 2011 or early 2012. Johnson and Walker are also excited about an international project that's still under wraps.
While they find producing record albums creatively fulfilling and personally rewarding, neither woman plans to give up her day job. Today, Walker and Johnson PLLC has offices in Vicksburg and Brandon, Mississippi, and Walker also serves as the public defender for Sharkey County.
"The work we've done through Seasong has been so rewarding, but I love practicing law and a lot of that work is also personally rewarding," Walker says. "I can't see myself leaving the law. Or maybe that's just because I had a good day in court today," she adds with a laugh.
It still amazes Johnson and Walker that an endeavor born of tragedy and intended primarily to be "fun" has grown to touch so many lives.
"This music will never make me rich, it may never win a Grammy, and most people will never hear it, but this music provides people comfort and joy, which in turn brings meaning and value to my own life," Johnson says. "Winning a lawsuit can't compare to seeing the smile of a child who receives Christmas gifts as a result of our work, or knowing that proceeds from our album helped send a military wife with three children to Germany to be at the bedside of her injured husband."
"The music industry part of it is so much fun, but the charitable part of it, helping others – just feels good," Walker says. "And I don't know that it gets any better than that."
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Upgrade or start fresh?
At a time when the business aviation industry is showing signs of recovery, you may be wondering whether it makes more sense to update a used airplane or buy a brand new one from a manufacturer. Some brokers, analysts and consultants say you're now often better off putting money into a good used aircraft-one you buy or one you already own-than opting for a factory-fresh model.
One dramatic recent example of how this can pay off involves a Boeing 777 that the buyer purchased shortly after an airline retired it. The total cost-which covered acquiring the jet and having it gutted and finished in a government executive/VIP configuration-slightly exceeded $70 million. The big twinjet is now for sale in the $110 million range, and a representative for the buyer expects that if the market continues to recover, its value could approach $170 million by 2013. Others caution, however, that aircraft are depreciating assets and that one should never count on their values increasing over time, as the past two years have painfully illustrated to some owners.
A major cabin upgrade can make more sense than buying new even for those who want the latest and greatest, said Kevin Hoffman, president and CEO of Aerospace Concepts in Montreal. He noted that the wait for a new airplane, even now, might be two years, during which time the definition of "latest and greatest" could evolve, prompting work-order changes and delivery delays. On the other hand, if you purchase a low-time used jet, for which the upgrade isn't likely to take more than six months, the technology you have added will still be relatively new when the airplane is delivered.
But the best reason to buy used and refurbish, said Hoffman, is that it simply costs less. You can purchase a relatively low-time Bombardier Global Express these days for about $24 million, and a major interior upgrade will bump up your cost by about $2 million. And that's including the latest in high-speed Internet connectivity, a cabin-management system with Blu-ray video, a couple of 42-inch HD video screens, satellite television and docks for such carry-on entertainment as iPods and video games. Add another $500,000 to $1 million for cockpit avionics upgrades and exterior paint and you end up with nearly the equivalent of a new $53.25 million Global Express XRS at about half the price. The range will be about 1,000 nautical miles less, but if that limitation isn't mission-critical, you've got yourself a bargain.
On the negative side, the crop of good used business jets is starting to dwindle and prices of some models are rising. According to brokers, a lot of buyers sat on the fence for the past year waiting to see how low the market would go. It did get low enough to buy a good used Gulfstream GIV-SP for about $20 million, some $10 million less than it was going for 18 months ago. But prices are inching up again, arousing interest among those fence sitters. Gulfstream Vs that were selling in the $20 million range are already up to $27 million, according to Bryan Comstock, a BJT columnist who is president of Jeteffect, a jet sales and acquisitions firm in Long Beach, Calif. Hoffman noted that clean, low-time midsize jets are also starting to move.
Another factor to consider when deciding whether to refurbish or upgrade a used aircraft is the cost of the work. The recession has driven at least six small- and medium-sized refurbishment specialists out of business. Most of those that remain have cut refurbishment and upgrade charges down to little more than what they need to keep the doors open and a core of skilled employees working. But that's starting to change as used aircraft inventory begins to shrink.
A refurbishment or major upgrade is one of the first things a used aircraft buyer considers, and according to Jerry King, chairman and founder of King Aerospace, "We have more quotes out right now than we've had in years," he said.
His company isn't the only one keeping busy. "Maintenance shops are back up to about 75 percent of what they were before the recession," said Randy Keeker of Comlux, whose Indianapolis-based business has seen an increase in maintenance and overhaul work and who expects refurbishment orders to follow suit. "It sure looks a lot better than 18 months ago."
Despite these trends, refurbishment or a major upgrade of an older model can save you a substantial sum. But that doesn't necessarily mean they're the best solution for you. Refurbishing or upgrading can be time consuming and require lots of decision-making. And there's nothing quite like a brand-new airplane-especially for the kind of buyer who wants to just say, "Here's the money, give me the keys."
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Dr. Zuckerberg is a 1978 graduate of New York University College of Dentistry. He completed a general practice residency at the Brooklyn V.A. Hospital in 1979 and received advanced training in Oral Surgery, Periodontics, Endodontics (Root Canal) and Prosthetics (Crown, Bridges and Dentures). In 1984, Dr. Zuckerberg received a fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (F.A.G.D.) recognizing his superior achievements in post-graduate continuing education.
To this day, Dr. Zuckerberg regularly participates in courses to improve his craft utilizing modern techniques and materials. He has consulted with insurance companies and appeared as an expert witness in court. Dr. Zuckerberg has published articles in Dental Journals on his observations and on his development of new techniques and is featured in the September 2010 issue of Dentaltown Magazine where he writes on the use of Social Media (Facebook) for Dentists. His ability to render comprehensive care, while being especially sensitive to the needs of phobic patients, sets him apart from his colleagues. Dr. Zuckerberg's outside interests include scuba diving, photography and contract bridge.


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Many Strong Voices call for action on climate change
Meeting in Belize will develop adaptation strategies for Arctic and Small Island Developing States.
Meeting in Belize will develop adaptation strategies for Arctic and Small Island Developing States.
When it comes to the earth's changing climate, the people of the Arctic and Small
Island Developing States (SIDS) have a message for the world – the time for action is now.
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Resources from GRID-Arendal on climate change
This message is supported by the recently released report by the Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) which highlights the vulnerability of the Polar
Regions and small island states to climate change.
These two regions, separated by geography, climate and culture, are united by the fact that they are already feeling the dramatic effects of climate change. Both regions are looking for ways to adapt, but on their own, they may not be able to succeed. Strategic policy-relevant and community-driven initiatives need to be addressed through collaboration.
From 27 to 30 May 2007, 40 stakeholders from the Caribbean, Alaska, Fiji,
Greenland, French Polynesia, and other locations in the Arctic and Small Island
Developing States (SIDS) will gather at a workshop in Belize. They are part of the
Many Strong Voices Programme
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, the Center for International Climate and Environment Research – Oslo (CICERO), the CARICOM Climate Change Centre and the Organization of American States' Department of Sustainable Development.
"We need to focus our research efforts on local communities because adaptation to climate change is a global concern with local manifestations," says Grete Hovelsrud, Research Director at
The Many Strong Voices Programme was launched in late 2005 at a global climate change meeting in Montréal, Canada. Its task is to bring together a consortium of researchers, policy-makers, and organizations to advance mutual learning and exchange of knowledge, research, and expertise on climate change adaptation within and between the Arctic and the SIDS.
"When the programme was launched we were calling it 'Many Small Voices', thinking about small nations and regions with small populations joining forces," explains Joan
Eamer, Polar Programme Manager for GRID-Arendal. "It is a measure of the depth of concern and strength of purpose of the participants from both regions that the name very soon became 'Many Strong Voices'."
Coastal communities in the Arctic and Small Island Developing States are experiencing the effects of climate change first-hand. Because of their close ties to land and sea environments, economies and cultures in both regions are particularly vulnerable to climate change.
Although the natural and human environments in the two regions differ markedly, the effects of rising temperatures, changing precipitation, shifts in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, and projected changes in sea level threaten the ecology, economies and social and cultural fabric of both regions.
The four-day workshop will focus not only on strategies to adapt to climate change but also on ways to deliver a strong message to the world. The people in the SIDS and Arctic are responsible for less than 1 per cent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. According to the IPCC report, however, they are feeling a disproportionate level of impact.
These regions are bellwethers for climate change and the effects they are feeling now will soon be felt by the rest of the planet. Representatives of the Arctic and
SIDS countries have been arguing that the rest of the world needs to pay attention to their situation.
is an ideal location for the workshop, which is hosted by the CARICOM Climate
Change Centre, because it too is experiencing the effects of climate change. These include coastal erosion, sea level rise and increased temperatures that have led to the widespread devastation of forests in the region due to insect infestations.
At the workshop in Belize, participants will develop a five-year programme and agree on concrete and collaborative steps to address the issues of capacity building, targeted research, communications and outreach activities, and partnership and fundraising goals.
Funding for the workshop is provided by the Government of Norway and the US National Science Foundation.
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IPCC report on Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
22 Apr 2014
Workshop of the EU Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment of development of the Arctic
07 Apr 2014
A Study Shows How Power Lines Affect Reindeer
13 Mar 2014
HICAP meeting to establish `Priorities for Research, Policy, and Practices in Northeast India'
28 Feb 2014
External Polar News
Seismic Explorers Pull Out of Svalbard Waters
August 28, 2014 - http://barentsobserver.com
Study Starts on Links Between Climate and Contaminants in Arctic Wildlife
August 27, 2014 - www.nunatsiaqonline.ca
Greenland Ice Melting at Record Speed
August 26, 2014 - www.dw.de
New Cooperation Agreement to Strengthen Mineral Excavation in Greenland
August 21, 2014 - http://cphpost.dk
Porcupine Caribou Herd Could Disappear in 100 years - Study
August 5, 2014 - www.cbc.ca
Open Canadian Landfill Has Been Burning For Eight Weeks
August 4, 2014 - https://news.vice.com
Cost of Delaying Action to Stem Climate Change - US Report
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|Wilson NXT Power String Scores
|String Movement
|Playability Duration
While nothing can replicate the comfort of natural gut, Wilson NXT Power, according to our team, comes awfully darn close. For our playtesters this multifilament delivered simply outstanding comfort and feel. It also made a modern, stiff frame feel perfectly dampened, giving our tendons a welcomed vacation from the stiff polys we typically use. NXT Power's soft feel is no accident. Wilson has packed it with even more shock absorbing fibers than the original NXT. The pop we found on serves and the feel around the net made this a phenomenal doubles string. When it came to spin and control, however, our team rendered a split decision, with one player getting surprisingly good bite and precision, while the other was left wanting the stiff and dead response of his favorite poly. Ultimately, though, both our playtesters agreed that for the non-poly player or the hybrid user, NXT Power is one of the most complete strings available. Lastly, did we mention the comfort?
Note: This string was originally named Wilson NXT Tour. This is the same string.
Compared to their typical control strings, NXT Power gave our testers easy access to power. For Troy, with his penchant for very low powered polys, this string had a little too much pop. He said, "As expected from previous encounters with multifilaments, this string possessed a launching capability that is foreign to me, being a poly addict. I noticed the added power mostly on groundstrokes where I tried to hit flat. Sometimes this added power on flat shots was a benefit, allowing me to slap winners that usually wouldn't go past my opponents; on the other hand there were times where the ball would sail long. On my volleys I noticed the ball coming off the stringbed with a bit more depth than I'm used to. I had to adjust my strokes on certain shots, which also led to me keeping the ball further away from the lines than I would have liked."
Unlike Troy, Mark, had no problems managing the power. He said, "Wilson NXT Power did not offer the unwieldy power I thought it would, which was perfect for my strokes. I got a little assistance (launch) off the stringbed, but it was the pocketing that I noticed the most, as it held the ball on the strings for a good period of time and offered easy spin control - a trait I do not always get from high-end multifilaments, especially compared to my usual poly set up."
Even though NXT Power doesn't possess the bite of a stiff monofilament, Mark experienced an impressive level of spin with it. He said, "When paired with the 18x20 pattern of the Prestige MP the 17 gauge NXT Power strings were held in place, which consistently provided a predictable flight off the stringbed, and easy access to spin."
"Spin was below par compared to my favored co-polys" said Troy, who had a little trouble adjusting to the stringbed response. He added, "The biggest adaptation for me was the lower launch angle of the ball off the stringbed compared to polys. I found that I had to aim higher over the net to get good net clearance, but at the same time the ball did not dip down towards the court like polys do. I felt like I couldn't get the ball to kick on topspin shots like I am used to. I found it hard to hit sharp angles cross court, and I didn't feel as comfortable going for passing shots."
Loaded with an army of shock-absorbing fibers and infused with stretchy polyurethane, NXT Power is built for comfort. In fact, Wilson designed this string to offer an even juicier sweetspot than its other NXT offerings. According to Mark, job well done. He said, "Comfort personified! Like with natural gut, this string is plush, but it also made me feel connected to the ball, and very dialed-in. Even on off center contact of the ball, I felt like I got some of the sweetspot."
Troy definitely appreciated the comfort and vibration dampening of NXT Power, saying, "The arm-comfort and shock absorption is where this string truly excelled. I strung this 10 pounds tighter than my typical poly tension and it still felt much softer on the arm. I could feel the ball-pocket more than I am used to, even on shots where I didn't take a big swing. Being that my racquet is moderately stiff for a player's frame, it was a nice change to have something to comfort my arm a bit more. If I were teaching tennis and feeding balls all day long, I would definitely enjoy a string like this, which is definitely more forgiving than polyester - especially the Luxilon 4G I favor."
With its lively response, NXT Power definitely errs on the side of power over control. While this is a great thing for players with shorter strokes, it proved less than ideal for Troy's high swing speed. He said, "As a poly player who prefers firmer and deader strings, the control of this soft multi was another area that was sub-par for me. This has better tension maintenance than other multis I've tried, but in comparison to my polys, I didn't feel like I could put the ball on a dime. There were times at net when my typical drop or angle volleys would land a few inches out. Overall, I was able to adapt to the extra launch, but I never felt fully dialed in.
Mark, known for his extremely consistent play, had no problem keeping the ball on target with this string. He said, "Like I mentioned before, I expected to make an adjustment in stroke mechanics to keep from hitting home runs, but no such action was needed. I felt like I was in control, in the way I like to be."
Compared to his typical poly, NXT Power gave Troy impressive tension maintenance. He said, "I found the playability to be pretty consistent throughout this playtest. The stringbed became a bit softer toward the end of this test, but there was not nearly as much tension loss as most polys I play with."
The tension held up pretty well for Mark, but he did run into some durability issues. He said, "Notching is inevitable, but the dense 18x20 pattern held the strings in place better than if they had been applied to a open patterned frame. The performance was there all the way until close to the end, when the string was severely notched. Perhaps 8 hours of hard play."
Mark - "I am a huge fan of almost all things poly, and this review sort of renewed my appreciation for multifilament strings. The NXT Power pairs beautifully with the tighter patterned player's frames, like the Prestige MP, in the same way polys match perfectly with open patterned frames like the Steam 99S and Pure Drive GT. For the advanced player, control, comfort, and access to spin were personified with this string. Also, any level of player wanting a stringbed with a plush feel, for any reason, will benefit from the NXT Power."
Troy - "Anyone who's looking to add comfort to his or her racquet of choice. Players who have a classic (flatter) style, who are well accustomed to the elasticity and feel of strings such as natural gut."
Mark - "I like how it made my Prestige feel and perform better overall than when it is matched with a poly (this is what my Prestige MP will have in it from now on). I felt like I was rewarded with a noticeably deep ball pocket, along with the surprising level of control and comfort, which left my arm feeling pretty fresh after long sessions."
Troy - "Comfort and nice ball-pocketing."
Mark - "I feel the same about the Vapor 9 Tour shoe as I feel about the NXT Power 17 string; if you discount the durability a bit, it is among the finest options available in its class (is that a dislike?)."
Troy - "Spin and control were not quite up to the standards I find from most co-poly strings."
Mark - "With the claimed increase in the amount of Xycro Micro fibers per gauge of string, I noticed that the standard NXT felt different from the Tour version. The standard NXT felt crisper, but the NXT Power maintained its performance a bit longer than the standard. It also compares well with X-One Biphase, NRG2 from Tecnifibre, Babolat Xcel and Prince Premier LT."
Troy - "I found similarities to Tecnifibre NRG2, Gamma Professional and Babolat XCel Power. About as soft as natural gut, but not quite as responsive and with a slightly more muted feel."
(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)
|Mark's Scores
|Playability Duration
|String Movement
|Troy's Scores
|Playability Duration
|String Movement
Playtest Racquet: Head IG Prestige MP
Playtest Tension: 54 lbs
Typical String: Babolat RPM Dual 16
Playtest Racquet: Wilson BLX Six.One 95 (18x20)
Playtest Tension: 52 lbs
Typical String: Luxilon 4G 16L
Review date: July 2013. If you found this review interesting or have further questions or comments please contact us.
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This is an excerpt from my upcoming book, Organizational Psychology for Managers
A question I get asked quite often is, �do nice guys finish last?�
The problem lies in the definition of nice.
Leaders should set high standards and then work like mad to help their team achieve those standards. That may require pushing people or telling them that they�ve screwed up.
There is a big difference between holding high standards, expecting people to meet those standards, and being an utter jerk. Jerks end up damaging the team and, given enough time, the company.
Similarly, leaders who refuse to tell you when you�re doing something wrong or who refuse to provide negative feedback when that feedback would be beneficial are not helping the team either.
So, if you define nice as �not wanting to upset or offend anyone ever,� then you probably will finish last. You�ll deserve it.
The nicest thing you can do is treat people as the high performers you know they can become, constantly push people to develop their strengths, don�t be afraid of difficult discussions, and don�t be afraid to take the actions necessary to build your team. We�ll look more at those actions in the next few chapters.


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jfiling wrote:Bayou Tribe wrote:The Coach K pick brings up an interesting question? Did we not have to pick players that played in the NBA? Could I have picked a non-NBA player? Cause if so I have a change to my roster I'd like to make.
You have your eye on Sheryl Swoopes?
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