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Who's behind the Chinese super-hackers who are targeting the U.S.? China's army, of course
The building off Datong Road, surrounded by restaurants, massage parlors and a wine importer, is the headquarters of P.L.A. Unit 61398. A growing body of digital forensic evidence — confirmed by American intelligence officials who say they have tapped into the activity of the army unit for years — leaves little doubt that an overwhelming percentage of the attacks on American corporations, organizations and government agencies originate in and around the white tower.
An unusually detailed 60-page study, to be released Tuesday by Mandiant, an American computer security firm, tracks for the first time individual members of the most sophisticated of the Chinese hacking groups — known to many of its victims in the United States as "Comment Crew" or "Shanghai Group" — to the doorstep of the military unit's headquarters. The firm was not able to place the hackers inside the 12-story building, but makes a case there is no other plausible explanation for why so many attacks come out of one comparatively small area…
While Comment Crew has drained terabytes of data from companies like Coca-Cola, increasingly its focus is on companies involved in the critical infrastructure of the United States — its electrical power grid, gas lines and waterworks. According to the security researchers, one target was a company with remote access to more than 60 percent of oil and gas pipelines in North America. The unit was also among those that attacked the computer security firm RSA, whose computer codes protect confidential corporate and government databases.


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My appreciation for birds really began with a trip to Costa Rica some years ago, where our tour group tallied 102 bird sightings in 10 days. That qualifies as a success. We trekked through mud and rain. We got up especially early and went out late, to see what Mother Nature had to show us. Who needs an alarm clock when the howler monkeys wake you daily at 5 a.m.? The highlight, at least among the birds, was seeing a quetzal, whose iridescent green feathers were coveted by the ancient Mayans. They did not harm this rare jungle creature, oh no – harming a quetzal was considered a capital crime, and his tail plumage was more precious than gold. I think they had the right idea.

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Theres no way we dont keep cruz. No way. They will make a deal, you will see.
He wont get 10 mil either.
I really hope you are right but I think you are wrong. There are a lot of free agents that need to be signed and both Nicks and Cruz are due big pay days + New draft picks. The Giants are in pretty bad cap shape. I know this might be blasphemy to many members here but I would be estatic with a mid round 1 draft pick in exchange for Cruz this year since I think he is gone next year.
Don't get me wrong, I love what Cruz has brought to this team and would love to keep him but I just don't think they can.
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Texas Rush Soccer Club is very proud to announce that the following players have been involved with their respective national team programs through the course of the summer months: Edgardo Mira, Miguel Alvarez, Kevin Barahona, Diego Coca, Giovanni Zavaleta (U20 El Salvador National Team.) The U20 El Salvador team flies to Mexico City to play Club America, Pachuca, Queretaro, Toluca & Cruz Azul. Barahona, Coca, Zavaleta made the travel squad for these games.
Omar Acosta has been asked to join up with the U20 National Team when they return from their games after showing well at the last USSDA showcase in Dallas, TX.
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GREAT FALLS – Alligator hunter and American reality TV star Troy Landry of the History Channel's hit show "Swamp People" will make a guest appearance at a meet and greet at the Great Falls Rescue Squad Rodeo this summer.
A native of Louisiana, Landry grew up in the Atchafalaya Basin region of Pierre Parte.
He is a third-generation member of his family to live in the area and one of a group of local people who hunt American alligators.
Clay Dyer started fishing at age 5 and became a professional angler at the age of 15. He's fished in more than 200 bass tournaments and won about 20 of them. He enjoys driving his bass boat at full throttle and has a great love for football, serving as assistant football coach for Hamilton High School in Alabama.
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University of South Carolina Lancaster soccer coach Martin Cantu saw a combination of things in Lancaster that prompted him to create Carolina United Soccer Academy, a soccer league designed to include kids from all walks of life in the community.
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On Sept. 28, the Lancaster District AME Zion churches conducted the ninth annual Youth Oratorical Expose with 17 participants.
The purpose of this program is to promote youth development in research and speech. Each contestant is given three topics to choose to research and is judged on his or her research ability, speech content, organization, delivery and overall effectiveness of presentation.
Bishopville recently appointed a Kershaw native as its new police chief.
Calvin Collins, the son of Kershaw resident Louella Collins Alexander, was sworn into office July 28 at the Coclough Building in Bishopville by city attorney Jacob Jennings.
More than 50 family members and friends attended the ceremony.
This summer, 860 children participated in the "Dig Into Reading," summer reading program at the Lancaster County Main Branch and Kershaw County libraries, said Brenda Parker, children's librarian for the Lancaster County Library.
"The summer reading program is fun for kids because taking home prizes and taking home books is fun. You get to be in the middle of all these books, and I love that. I love books, and books are fun," said Parker, known in Lancaster as "Ms. Brenda."
Susan Gainey wants to do what she can to make life a little easier for chemotherapy patients.
For the last year, Gainey, who works with Hospice Care of Tri-County, has hosted Chemo with Style, a beauty and fashion event for women going through chemotherapy. The most recent of these events was held Tuesday, July 16 at The Springs House, 201 W. Gay St.
"It's just a time for us all to get together and relax," Gainey said.
Friday, May 31, was a very special day for the family members of the Army National Guard 178th Combat Engineer Battalion, as the group returned home from Afghanistan after a 10-month deployment.
It looks almost like a scene from a science fiction movie. Lines of sleek, white motorless planes speckle a field near the border of Lancaster and Kershaw counties. Anxious pilots wait as an airplane soars overhead, towing one of the machines through the sky.
This is the 18-Meter National Championship gliding competition, an event that gathers the best glider pilots in the U.S. and Canada to compete in a series of challenges.
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Gary Parsons was elected potentate of the Hejaz Shriners at the annual election held Saturday, Jan. 5.
Hejaz has 4,851 members and the Shrine Center is located on Ranch Road in Mauldin, which also hosts an 18-hole championship golf course on about 300 acres.
Parsons was born in Georgetown and educated in the Georgetown school system where he graduated from Winya High School in 1956.
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Physics Professor Carl Wieman of the University of Colorado at Boulder will describe events leading to the globally acclaimed discovery of a new state of matter called Bose-Einstein condensation in a public lecture on April 2.
Wieman will lecture on "The Circuitous Path of a Physics Discovery: How Tinkering with Lasers Led (After 10 Years) to Bose-Einstein Condensation" at 8 p.m. in the JILA Auditorium on the CU campus.
The free lecture is intended for a general audience. A reception will follow on the 10th floor of the JILA Tower.
Wieman and Eric Cornell, a staff physicist with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, led the scientific team that created the first Bose-Einstein condensate in a JILA laboratory in 1995. JILA is a joint institute of CU-Boulder and NIST.
Bose-Einstein condensation occurs when individual atoms meld into a superatom at a few billionths of a degree above absolute zero.
Wieman has received numerous awards for the discovery including the 1997 King Faisal International Prize for Science and the Fritz London Prize in Low-Temperature Physics. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
The talk is the 88th Lecture on Research and Creative Work presented at CU-Boulder.
The JILA Auditorium is located at the north end of the JILA building near the corner of Colorado Avenue and 18th Street. Enter the JILA building at the doors underneath the overhead walkway leading from JILA to the Duane Physics building.
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When Michael Turner comes back to San Diego, the comparisons between he and #21 inevitably follow. The former backup to NFL great Ladainian Tomlinson is having an LT-type season himself, but this comes as no surprise to Charger fans. Michael 'The Burner' Turner was beloved here in SD for the added dimension he brought to Bolt's backfield. He was the thunder to the LT's lightning; he'd rather break tackles than break ankles.
Head Coach Norv Turner knows exactly the type of player 'The Burner' having coached him last season:
"He's doing the things he did here. Last week when we were getting ready for the Indinapolis game we got a glimpse of it a week ahead because he obviously played a lot in that game. LT came out of the game in the first quarter and [Turner] is running the same way he ran in that game. He's a downhill runner and he's got great feet and obviuosly he's very physical and we're going to have to do our best to tackle him."
So while Michael Turner is becoming a superstar in his own right, LT's star is fading in the eyes of some around the NFL. Adam Schefter, NFL insider extraordinaire, blogs over at NFL.com that the Chargers should have strongly considered trading LT before the start of the 2008 NFL season.
It's hard to question any moves the Chargers they make; they have some of the best personnel in the league.
But there was one move, one blockbuster move, the team could have made last off-season that might have left San Diego in a better position than it is in today.
And it's a controversial doozy.
But last off-season, before free agency began, the Chargers should have considered trading running back LaDainian Tomlinson. Not only should they have considered it, they should have entertained offers.
Think about how much further along the franchise would be for this season and future ones.
Had San Diego traded Tomlinson, it could have gotten back multiple draft picks. And had Tomlinson been traded, then San Diego could have used the money it pays him to re-sign free-agent running back Michael Turner.
So instead of an aging Tomlinson, who turns 30 this June, the Chargers would have had multiple picks to go along with Turner, who turns 27 in February and has far fewer NFL carries than his former teammate. Which is better for the team?
Just take a look at how Tomlinson and Turner compare this season before the two square off in Sunday's clash.
Turner vs. Tomlinson
This Season
Turner Tomlinson
251 Rushes 203
1,088 Rush Yds 770
4.9 Rush Avg 3.8
13 Rush TD 5
56 Rush 1st Downs 35
254 Touches 242
1,099 Scrim. Yds 1,099
13 Total TD 6
"Chargers should have considered trading running back LaDainian Tomlinson. Not only should they have considered it, they should have entertained offers"
It's easy to say it now, but imagine Adam Schefter coming out with that statement last year; the guy would have lost a ton of credibility claiming that an "unproven" Michael Turner could not only replace Hall of Famer Ladainian Tomlinson, but perform at an exponentially higher level.
It's quite a limb to go out on, and yet it still doesn't address the fan sentiment towards #21. And lets not forget the promise AJ Smith made LT when he said his career will not be in vain. So no, the Chargers would have never entertained trade offers for Tomlinson and they never will. LT will bring a Championship to San Diego, and he'll retire a Charger.
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White House on disastrous jobs report: Problems in the labor market won't be solved "overnight," you know
posted at 4:01 pm on June 1, 2012 by Allahpundit
Anyone want to try defining "overnight" for me, just so that we have a rule of thumb going forward? On Inauguration Day, I would have accepted "2009" or even "his first two years in office" as plausible answers. Instead, five months out from election day, somehow dawn still has yet to break. His braintrust is now actually on the cusp of arguing, in all seriousness, that it's unfair to judge him on what's happened in the jobs market over the course of his entire first term.
What do you do when America's just taken an economic gut punch, with a vicious European uppercut soon to follow? You hold six fundraisers, naturally:
With Republicans steamrollering ahead with a group of well-fed Super Pacs and an increasingly successful money effort by Mitt Romney, President Obama Friday will attend six fundraisers, a possible sign of budding desperation for a campaign that is lagging far behind its initial fundraising expectations.
Obama will travel to Minneapolis, where he will ensconce himself at the Bachelor Farmer Restaurant for three successive fundraising events. Afterward, he moves on to Chicago for a fundraiser at the Chicago Cultural Center and then two events at what appear to be separate private residences.
Have a look at who'll be at his Chicago fundraiser. It must be a comfort to him, with so much going wrong, to spend time with old friends.
Incidentally, here's what today's atom-bomb jobs report did to his reelection odds on InTrade. A surprisingly small dip, all things considered, but I think they're in the ballpark of what his actual chances are right now. If next month's report is a stinker too, though, expect Romney to surge past him and become the new favorite in November:
His new Plan B on the economy? The thingamajig stimulus.
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thehockeyguru wrote:count2infinity wrote:thehockeyguru wrote:Slappy was getting me so mad. I'm not inviting him to my birthday party thats for sure. I am trying to spell out to everyone that there is no Purple faction and he is saying not to believe me because "Im THG". The problem is it worked.
could have been worse... you could have convinced people to vote out blue after blue after blue.... oh wait.
Ha. You were around how many days? And how many baddies did you vote off? Problem is when I find a baddie the baddies wouldnt vote and would call me crazy and the village would agree. Once I found a blue the baddies would agree and hop on.
You'd vote for a baddie, but you'd be one of the first people to change their votes. I think you were the one that didn't agree with yourself most of the time.


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Living in Arizona I was trying to determine a good way to keep the hives cooler in the summer months when the daytime temp can easily be 115 in the shade. In the sun it can be much worse. I started at the top by looking at the hive cover. I thought about covering my hive tops with metal but then I wasn't sure if that would make it worse or better? On the one hand it reflects the sun, on the other it's so hot to touch it would burn your hand.
I was planning on screen bottoms, to assist with ventilation. Placing the hives so they are in shade for the hot afternoon hours and adding ventilation at the top via holes or a screen.
Is there any concensus as to what would be best to cover hives with in the South Western US?
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The House of Paul Jaboulet Aîné is one of the Rhône's most recognizable wineries. The reputation of Jaboulet wines rests on the quality of the well-situated and well-tended vineyards, on low yields, careful vinification, and diligent aging in oak casks. The Jaboulet family prefers carefully integrated oak aging, in which the influence of wood is never allowed to become excessive. Since this is an important point, they have their own cooper who makes and maintains their stock of barrels.
Jaboulet wines symbolize robustness and elegance, essential qualities of great wines. Their crown jewel is their Hermitage "La Chapelle" which Clive Coates states "is one of the great red wines of the world." Thomas Matthews of Wine Spectator has singled out Jaboulet as a producer which "offers reliable wines across the entire range of appellations (in the northern and southern Rhône)." View all Paul Jaboulet and Aine Wines
About Other RhôneView a map of Other Rhône wineries Other appellations of the Rhône include: in the North – St-Péray, Chateau Grillet; in the South – Lirac, Côtes du Ventoux, Côtes du Tricastin, Rasteau
About France - Other regionsWhen it comes to wine, France is a classic. Classic blends, grapes and styles began in the country and they still remain. Think about it - people ask for a Burgundian style Pinot Noir, they refer to wines as Bordeaux or Rhone blends - Champagne even had to pass a law to stop international wineries from putting their region on the label of all sparkling wine.
The top regions of France are: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Rhone. And these regions are so diverse! It makes sense that wine regions throughout the world try to emulate their style. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are no longer French varieties, but international varieties. They may not be the leader of cutting edge technology or value-priced wines, but there is no doubt that they are still producing wines of great quality and diversity.


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Unlike his little brother who fights out of a sack and throws a miraculous pass (To make it TAGF worthy)
Did anyone else see it? Nobody touched Peyton...they were about to...and he just fell to the ground. This made me wonder if he is hurt a lot more than he tells us and may be one hit away from being hurt seriously.


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Field hockey has been around since 2000 B.C. Men's field hockey made its Olympic debut in the 1908 Games in London, England. The game was played on grass until the 1970s, when plastic turf was introduced. The turf allowed the ball to roll more smoothly and quickly. The game suddenly became faster and more exciting. Women made their entrance in this sport at the 1980 Games in Moscow, Russia. Since the 2000 Sydney Summer Games, men have competed in a 12-team tournament and women in a 10-team tournament.
Rules of the Games
Field hockey matches are divided into two halves that are each 35 minutes long. There are 11 players and five substitutes on each team. Players use hook-shaped sticks to advance a hard ball towards their opponents' goal.
At the Olympic Games, men and women compete in separate tournaments of 12 teams each. The 12 teams are divided into two groups of six teams. Each team is labeled either "A" or "B". Each team plays against the other five teams in its group. The top two teams on each side move on to the semifinals. The remaining teams play matches to determine fifth through 12th place. The two winning teams from the semifinal rounds play for the gold medal. The other two teams play for the bronze medal.
Click here to read about fencing at the Olympic Games.


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Fall 2009 – Summer 2011 Catalog Requirements
Curriculum for Management Majors Fall 2009 – Summer 2011 catalogs
It is important for new management majors to meet with their academic adviser and set up a degree plan to make sure that they have met:
- General Education Requirements, and
- All Foundation Entrance Requirements.
- Major Requirements
- College Core, 21 Hrs
- Management Core, 15 Hrs
- General Electives , 11Hrs
- ECCE Requirements, 13 Hrs
Major Requirements
College Core Courses: 21 hours required, and Management Core Courses: 15 hours required.
Students are encouraged to take a combination of management core courses, college core, electives, and ECCE requirements each semester. MGT 310 is a prerequisite for all other management core courses. All college core courses must be completed before students can enroll in MGT 488. The capstone is taken within 12 hours of graduation or during the student's last semester.
College Core (21 Hours)
The College Core is required of all undergraduate students in the College of Business and Management. Students must earn a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 across all College Core courses.
- BUS 302 Principles of Financial Management
3 Hrs. (Prerequisites-Accounting, Economics, Statistics, & Calculus Foundation Courses)
- BUS 312 Principles of Marketing
3 Hrs. (Prerequisites-Accounting & Economics Foundation Courses)
- BUS 322 Principles of Operations Management
3 Hrs. (Prerequisites-Statistics & Calculus Foundation Courses)
- BUS 331 Business and Society
3 Hrs. (Prerequisites-Economics Foundation Courses)
- MGT 310 Managing Organizational Behavior
3 Hrs. (No prerequisites)
- MIS 352 Principles of Management
Information Systems
3 Hrs. (No prerequisites)
- MGT 488 Strategic Management: The Capstone
3 Hrs. (Prerequisite: All College core courses and within 12 hours or graduation or during the student's last semester).
Management Core (15 Hours)
The Management Core is designed to develop critical conceptual and interpersonal skills for successful managerial performance in business, government, and nonprofit organizations. In addition to a theoretical foundation, the core curriculum provides students with an opportunity to integrate and apply these concepts in a variety of situations. MGT 310 is the prerequisite for the management core courses.
Minimum GPA: Management majors must earn a cumulative grade point-average of at least 2.00 across all management courses.
The Management
- Choose at least one of the following:
MGT 461 Organization Theory
3 Hrs. Prerequisite: MGT 310
MGT 485 International Management
3 Hrs. Prerequisite: MGT 310
- Choose at least two of the following:
MGT 422 Negotiation
3 Hrs. Prerequisite: MGT 310
MGT 431 Human Resource Management
3 Hrs. Prerequisite: MGT 310
MGT 474 Leadership and Motivation
3 Hrs. Prerequisite: MGT 310
- Choose one MGT Elective (300-400 level) 3 hrs.
- Choose one CBM Elective (300-400 level) 3 hrs.
General Electives – (11 Hours)
Electives allow students to supplement the management core curriculum and to specialize in a field of study that is appropriate to their career goals. These electives may constitute a formal minor or area of study specifically designed to meet the student's needs.
Students should consult with their academic advisers to determine their elective hours. Students using electives to complete a minor must also have the approval of their minor adviser.
ECCE Requirements – 13 Hours
Engaged Citizenship Common Experience (ECCE) Students should consult with academic advisers for further guidance.
The Engaged Citizenship Common Experience (ECCE) consists of the following categories:
U.S. Communities (1 course, 3 hours)
Courses in this category aim to broaden students' knowledge about substantial, distinctive, and complex aspects of the history, society, politics, and culture of United States communities.
Global Awareness (1 course, 3 hours)
Courses in this category help students to understand and function in an increasingly interdependent and globalizing environment and to develop an appreciation of other cultural perspectives. They foster awareness of other cultures, polities, or natural environments, past or present.
Engagement Experience (3 hours)
This category offers students structured opportunities to integrate knowledge, practice, and reflection in the context of an engaged citizenship experience. Students may fulfill this part of the ECCE curriculum through an Applied Studies Term, Credit for Prior Learning, a service-learning course, a research project, a group project course, or study abroad, among others.
Students who desire or are required to complete a 6-hour Applied Study Term may do so by combining 3 hours of Engagement Experience and 3 hours of ECCE elective.
Courses taken to meet the 13 hours of ECCE requirements cannot be used to meet lower-division general education coursework, but they may count toward requirements or prerequisites in the major and minor.
ECCE Elective (3 hours)
This category is designed to provide flexibility in the ECCE curriculum by offering students various opportunities to expand their Engaged Citizenship Common Experience. Electives fall into two areas:
- Experiential Learning, which includes Applied Study Terms, service learning, study abroad, and Credit for Prior Learning, a research project, a group project course, or study abroad, among others;
- Additional coursework related to engaged citizenship, which includes a second ECCE course in U.S. Communities or Global Awareness, an "On-Going Controversies" course, and modern languages (third or fourth semester only). On-going Controversies courses address complex issues of significance to society in a local, national, or global context. They include a range of interdisciplinary perspectives and require students to examine controversial topics, including ethics and values, from scholarly points of view.
ECCE Speakers Series (1-2 hours)
For one semester, students will be required to participate in a series of campus-sponsored lectures by speakers who will exemplify engaged citizenship. Students must take one hour of Speakers Series, but may take an additional hour in a different semester if desired.


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- London taxis voted best in the world in survey by Hotels.com
- Voters consider safety their top taxi priority, followed by value for money
- Brits are the most amorous taxi passengers, according to the Hotels.com survey
(CNN)When it comes to taxis, London reigns supreme.
For the sixth year in a row, the city's iconic black cabs were voted best in the world in a survey by Hotels.com.
More than 2,500 voters from 30 countries took part in the annual global taxi survey, giving London 22% of the votes -- well ahead of runners up New York City (10%) and Tokyo (9%).
Rounding out the top five, Berlin came in fourth place with 5% of the vote, while Madrid, Mexico City and Amsterdam came in joint fifth with 4%.
"Of the 30 countries surveyed, London topped the list across five of the seven categories, including cleanliness (23%), knowledge of the area (27%) and quality of driving (30%)," said Hotels.com.
Almost a quarter of respondents (23%) voted safety as their number one taxi priority, which London's cabs also ranked highest on.
New York's yellow taxis grabbed the top spot for availability (23%).
New York and Bangkok taxis tied for first in terms of value for money (20%). Despite this recognition, Thailand's capital failed to crack the top five this year.
Survey categories ranked in order of preference by voters: safety (23%); value (20%); knowledge of area (17%); availability (14%); quality of driving (11%); cleanliness (8%); and friendliness (7%.)
If any cabbies are reading, that suggests most travelers would prefer their drivers keep their mouths shut during the ride.
The world's best taxis
1. London (22%)
2. New York (10%)
3. Tokyo (9%)
4. Berlin (5%)
5. Amsterdam (4%)
5. Madrid (4%)
5. Mexico City (4%)
The Hotels.com taxi survey also found that people tend to text or email while in cab (19%), while sleeping was the second most popular activity (15%), followed by eating (10%) and kissing (9%).
When asked which nation was the most amorous in the back of a cab Brits came out on top, with 14% admitting to displaying passionate behavior -- 10% higher than the global average of 4%.


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Crow Wing County recognized National Social Worker Month
March is National Social Worker Month celebrating one of the nation's largest professions. The primary mission of social work is to enhance human well-being and assist people who have barriers in meeting their basic needs to achieve health and self-sufficiency.
"Our social workers understand the challenges vulnerable individuals and families face to achieve improved health and greater independence," said Gwen Anderson, who heads the department's Health and Social Services Division. "Whether it's mental health issues, at-risk pregnancies, chemical dependency, persons with disabilities or long-term care needs for our aging population, we have a dedicated staff working hard to address each person's needs, challenges and opportunities."
The department administers more than 70 federal and state benefit and assistance services and programs totaling more than $116 million annually. The department recently initiated a major restructuring designed to improve efficiency and more effectively integrate services.
"We have a duty to taxpayers and our customers to integrate more effectively the many state and federal programs we administer, so nurses, social workers and financial workers can work together to help people achieve greater independence and well-being," Anderson said.
Tami Lueck, adult services supervisor added, "Our communities thrive when everyone has the opportunity to lead productive and fulfilling lives. National Social Worker month is an important opportunity to recognize those who help connect the most vulnerable in our community with tools and resources that assist them in navigating life's challenges."


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When a car gets stuck between two larger trucks/trailers/etc. on single (sometimes multi-laned) roads. Often happens in industrial areas, construction zones, and around dicks.
"Dude, look at that dinky ass Civic stuck between those two giant semi-trucks."
"That's a mean car sandwich."
"That's a mean car sandwich."
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Neal Norrick
Linguistics expert to speak April 3 at UTSA
By Adi Pavlovic
Student Writer, College of Liberal and Fine Arts
(March 31, 2006)--The UTSA College of Education and Human Development will host a lecture, "A Linguistic Approach to Spoken and Written Instructions in the Classroom," by Neal Norrick, professor and chair of English linguistics at Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany.
The lecture is 5:30-6:30 p.m., Monday, April 3 in Humanities and Social Sciences Building Room 3.04.26. The event is free and open to the public, but will be geared to master's and doctoral students.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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Norrick went to Saarbrücken, Germany, from Northern Illinois University, where he was a professor of linguistics and director of graduate studies in the Department of English. He has taught English linguistics at Würzburg, Kassel, Hamburg, Braunschweig and Regensburg universities. He received his doctorate in linguistics from Regensburg University.
In the field of linguistics, Norrick has researched conversation, verbal humor, pragmatics, semantics and poetics. In recent years, he has focused on spoken language with particular interest in the role of repetition in discourse and verbal humor.
Norrick has published many articles including essays. He serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Pragmatics, an advisory board of Discourse Processes.
His articles include "Conversational Narratives" and "Conversational Joking: Humor in Everyday Talk." His essays include "The Dark Side of Tellability," "Non-Verbal Humor and Joke Performance" and "Remembering and Forgetfulness in Conversational Narrative."
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Town Square
"Cash For Clunkers" Car Buying
Original post made by Paul Losch, a resident of Palo Alto, on Aug 8, 2009
I am skeptical that it is more than a short term program. If it helps for the next few weeks or months, great. But the real test is how the restructuring of GM and Chrysler will pan out for these very troubled companies.
The cynic in me notes that one of the guys who lost out at the GE CEO job, Bob Nardelli, subsequently flamed out at Home Depot and then at Chrysler. Darwin applies to people, companies, and to species.
On a more personal note, I have a lady friend in San Franscisco who needs to get a new car. She told me that getting her clunker qualified for the program was very confusing, and did not work in her case, as best as she could tell.
But, she also perceived that she was treated a certain way as a woman by herself trying to get another car. She told me that it was like there was a script for a person who fit her profile.
So here are my questions:
Are GM and Fiat/Chrsyler, shed of the obligations that made them uncompetitive with the likes of Honda and Toyota, able to compete and win in the marketplace?
Why is it that a woman trying to buy a car is poorly treated?
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a resident of Midtown
on Aug 9, 2009 at 4:12 am
Walter_E_Wallis is a registered user.
"Cash for clunkers" is like making the payment on your Visa with your Master Card, but, yes, I ran my clunker through one of the many web sites to see what I could do with it. My 2003 KIA is safe for a while.
As for women buying cars, Saturn was one company that got away from the traditional song and dance "Let me check with the manager and see whether I can get him to go along...". One tactic is to respond "No, let me talk to him, I don't deal with people who lack the authority to deal." Perhaps someone should publish a guide for first time shoppers. Just remember it is your money, you are doing them a favor.
a resident of Midtown
on Aug 9, 2009 at 9:58 am
It's like making a payment on the car buyer's Visa with your Master Card.
a resident of Crescent Park
on Aug 9, 2009 at 7:01 pm
As usual real information that would help us understand the efficacy of this program is hard or impossible to get at or trust. I would like to know what the prices these cars are being sold at compared to non-cash-for-clunkers cars. I wonder if car dealers are just sucking up the profit that we the people are paying for and raising the prices on these cars?
What is the point of having market incentives when for example the price of a hybrid car is higher than the cost of the gas you save?
The logic of the market and the invisible hand are just BS to sell us on a system that has become ridiculously corrupt and supportive of a status quo that has led us to the situation we are in now.
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text: I wonder if the front office figures in salary also when they pick at 19. the 19th pick will be around a 8.5 mill 4 year contract with around 4.4 mill guaranteed. What Positions would this kind of contract eliminate if any? This is based on last year's contracts from pick 17-21 . I don't know how much they go up by. Here is a link to the salary info


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Humor an old man charlie. You're going to throw that bin away anyway so try this: Stop up that sink strainer you have in the center and cut a big hole in the side of the tub that would let the level get to about 4 inches until it spills out into your vessel below. You will obviously have to change the arrangement you have there. I think that will cut down your splash.
Another note, make your vacuum side hose as large as you can and as short as you can. Almost like a flexible coupling. On a warm day the hose might collapse and shut down the flow.
What is that stainless tank? That is a nice tank.


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May 2, 2007, 12:00 am ET - Amendment SA 1018 proposed by Senator DeMint.
May 2, 2007, 12:00 am ET - Amendment SA 1018 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Full Text of this Amendment
In section 214(b)(3)(B) of the bill, insert ``, except with respect to the drug Mifeprex (mifepristone), such assessment shall be submitted 6 months after the applicant is so notified'' before the period at the end.
(As printed in the Congressional Record for the Senate on May 2, 2007.)


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CBS Corp. has announced its fourth quarter and full year financial results for 2012. CBS combines its TV and Radio divisions under "Local Broadcasting," which saw its Q4 revenue grow nine percent to $787 million, in part due to political advertising and retransmission revenues. CBS Radio revenue was up by one percent in Q4, with the TV division revenue up 17 percent. OIBDA for the fourth quarter increased 22 percent to $325 million, primarily driven by the revenue growth. For the full year, Local Broadcasting revenue was up to $2.774 billion, from $2.689 billion in 2011.
Overall CBS revenue in Q4 grew by two percent to $3.7 billion. For the full year of 2012, CBS set a new record with $14.09 billion in revenue, a three percent increase from 2011's $13.64 billion.
"CBS has turned in another quarter of exceptional performance, capping off another terrific year," said Sumner Redstone, Executive Chairman of CBS Corp. "Our results today speak to the strength of our strategyproducing and distributing great content and monetizing it over and over again. I am confident that Leslie and his team will continue to capitalize on all of the opportunities we have before us this year and beyond."
"CBS had a record year in 2012, as well as a record fourth quarter, and the momentum is building for an even better 2013," said CBS Corp. President/CEO Leslie Moonves. "Advertising revenue is growing, and our revenue from non-advertising sources continues to grow even faster. This includes new recently signed streaming, retransmission consent, and reverse compensation deals as well as ongoing strength in domestic and international syndication sales. Meanwhile, the confidence and visibility we have in our operations, along with the strategic actions were pursuing at CBS Outdoor, have allowed us to announce today that we are accelerating the pace of our share repurchase program by another billion dollars. Going forward, returning value to our shareholders will continue to be a top priority for us. We feel very good about our future, and we are very encouraged by the strength of our core businesses and the increasing premium we are able to command for our content."
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Grades and Standards
- Graduation Requirements
- Glossary of Academic Terms
- Academic Assessment
- Auditing a Course
- College Mathematics Competencies
- College Writing Requirement
- Failing a Required Course Twice
- Grading System
- Incomplete Grade
- Independent Study
- Plagiarism
- Repeating a Course
- Retention Requirements
- Transfer Credit
- Withdrawal from a Course
Graduation Requirements
The following requirements must be completed by undergraduate degree candidates at Rhode Island College in order to graduate:
- All curriculum requirements, including General Education, requirements in the major(s) or concentration(s), and, if applicable, requirements in the minor(s).
- The College Writing Requirement.
- The College Mathematics Competency.
- A minimum of 120 credit hours, with a minimum of 45 taken at Rhode Island College. Of the 45 credit hours, a minimum of 15 must be in the major (12 of which must be at the 300- or 400-level).
- A minimum overall grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale.
Glossary Of Academic Terms
- Capstone means "culminating" or "crowning"; it is used to describe a course that is the culminating experience for a program of study.
- Cognates are required courses in disciplines related to the major. Cognates are intended to broaden and enhance the major.
- Concentration is the area of specialization. Courses in the concentration are a group of courses that relate specifically to the student's area of study.
- Content major refers to the disciplinary course work taken by students in elementary education.
- Electives are courses which the student may choose beyond the specifically required courses, in order to fulfill the degree requirements.
- Enrolled means a student has been admitted to the College and/or a program and has registered for courses.
- Full-Time Student is a student taking 12 to 18 credit hours per semester.
- Major is the discipline or academic area in which the student is studying in depth and normally requires a minimum of 30 credit hours.
- Matriculate means to be admitted formally to a degree program.
- Minor is a secondary specialization in a degree program and normally requires a minimum of 15 credit hours.
- Part-Time Student is a student taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester.
- Program of Study usually consists of the following: General Education, a major, cognates, and electives.
- Required Courses are courses students must take to fulfill degree requirements.
- Retention Requirements are requirements students must meet in order to remain enrolled at the College and/or in a program.
- Teacher preparation program is a term used in the elementary education, secondary education, and pre-kindergarten to twelfth-grade programs to describe the major and other requirements needed to be eligible for certification as a teacher.
- Teaching concentration in special education is a term used in the elementary education and secondary education curricula; it is a group of courses in special education taken in addition to required courses in elementary or secondary education.
Academic Assessment
From time to time, the College may require students to take tests or to provide other evidence to allow the College or parts of the College to assess student progress and to evaluate academic programs. Such requirements may be departmentally based or they may be more broadly based. Students may be required to take specific tests as part of their academic requirements, and they may be required to achieve certain levels on the tests. The College may change such requirements as it believes appropriate. Part of the purpose of the assessment program may be to generate information in order to assist students in planning their educational careers by understanding their academic abilities, aspirations, and career preferences.Back to top
Auditing A Course
By auditing, a student participates in a course without receiving credit or having the grade point average affected. Auditing requires the permission of the instructor and the appropriate department chair, who together determine the student's responsibility to a course. A course may be audited only if registration for it has not been closed. Preference must go to those enrolling for credit. During the first two weeks of a semester, a course may be added for audit—and no late registration fee charged—or changed from audit to credit through the regular Add/Drop procedures. After that time and up to midterm, a course may be changed from credit to audit. In the latter instance, the course must be dropped for credit and added for audit. Full-time undergraduate students may register as auditors without paying additional fees. Part-time students pay the usual per-credit fee. Any refunds will be made only at the student's request and according to the standard College refund schedules. Under no circumstances will audited courses be counted for credit toward a degree.Back to top
College Mathematics Competency
Students are urged to complete the College Mathematics Competency by the end of their first semester of study at the College. Students who have not fulfilled the requirement will have that noted on their schedules and grade reports. Students who do not satisfy the College Mathematics Competency by the end of their first semester (15 or more attempted credit hours at Rhode Island College) will be placed on academic probation. Note: Fulfillment of the College Mathematics Competency is distinct from and does not substitute for completion of the Mathematics Category of General Education.
Entering Freshmen:
- Students who score 480 or better on the quantitative portion of the SAT-I (ACT mathematics subscore of 20 or better) will have met the College Mathematics Competency.
- Freshmen who scored less than 480 on the quantitative portion of the SAT-I (or mathematics subscore of less than 20 on the ACT) will be required to take the Accuplacer prior to or during freshman orientation. Students who achieve a satisfactory grade on the Accuplacer will have met the College Mathematics Competency. (This examination is given at least six times each semester, and, if necessary, may be repeated once. It is administered by the Mathematics Learning Center in 154 Craig-Lee Hall, or call (401) 456-9763.)
- Students who do not achieve a satisfactory grade on the Accuplacer (which may be taken twice) must enroll in Mathematics 010 prior to or during their first semester at Rhode Island College. Should such a student fail to earn a satisfactory grade during that semester, he/she shall be required to retake Mathematics 010 until successful completion.
Entering Transfer Students:
- Students who score 480 or better on the quantitative portion of the SAT-I (ACT mathematics subscore of 20 or better) will have met the College Mathematics Competency.
- Students who receive transfer credit for a course(s) deemed equivalent to Mathematics 010 or 177 or higher will have met the College Mathematics Competency.
- Transfer students who do not fulfill the College Mathematics Competency by means of numbers 1 or 2 above will be required to take the Accuplacer prior to or during their first semester at Rhode Island College. Students who achieve a satisfactory grade on the Accuplacer will have met this requirement.(This examination is given at least six times each semester, and, if necessary, may be repeated once. It is administered by the Mathematics Learning Center in 154 Craig-Lee Hall, or call (401) 456-9763.)
- Students who do not achieve a satisfactory grade on the Accuplacer (which may be taken twice) must enroll in Mathematics 010 prior to or during their first semester at Rhode Island College. Should such a student fail to earn a satisfactory grade during that semester, he/she shall be required to retake Mathematics 010 until successful completion.
College Writing Requirement
All students are required to complete the College Writing Requirement. In most cases this requirement is satisfied by the completion of Writing 100: Writing and Rhetoric with a minimum grade of C. If students receive a D+, D, or a D- in Writing 100, they will receive the college credit, but will not have fulfilled the College Writing Requirement. This requirement may also be satisfied by (1) passing the appropriate College Level Examination Program (CLEP)/English Composition Exam with Essay with a minimum score of 50 and reporting the score to the admissions office and to the Writing Center director, (2) passing the course equivalent of Writing 100 with a C or better, or (3) scoring at least 610 on the College Board SAT-II: Writing Test. All students who score 430 or below on the Verbal Reasoning section of the SAT-I (or English subscore of 17 or less on the ACT) or students who have not taken the SAT-I are required to sit for the College Writing Examination. This placement examination will determine the student's readiness for Writing 100. As a result of the placement examination, some students will be required to enroll in English 010 prior to taking Writing 100.
Students are encouraged to fulfill the College Writing Requirement in their first year of study at Rhode Island College. Students who have not fulfilled the requirement will have that noted on their schedules and grade reports. Students who have not fulfilled the College Writing Requirement before the completion of 40 attempted credits at the College will be placed on academic probation and be advised to satisfy the requirement as soon as possible.Back to top
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After failing a required course twice, a student is subject to dismissal from degree candidacy. Upon the second failure, the student will be notified that he/she will not be permitted to register in any program for which the course is a requirement and will be advised to choose an alternate major or curriculum. To avoid dismissal, a student must enroll in a new major or curriculum by the end of the late registration period of the succeeding semester. Should a student fail to complete this process within the designated time, dismissal will result, and the action will be recorded on the student's permanent record.Back to top
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Academic standing is based on grade points, which are related to letter grades as indicated:
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|B (good)
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|D (low pass)
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*Included in the calculation of the cumulative grade point average W—Withdrawn with permission. No credit and no grade points. The grade is disregarded in computing grade point average (GPA). I—Incomplete. No grade points. CR—Passing grade in course taken with Credit/No Credit option. Credits counted toward graduation, but there is no effect on the GPA. NCR—Failing grade in course taken with Credit/No Credit option. No credits counted toward graduation and no effect on the GPA. The Credit/No Credit option may be chosen in certain elective courses. Students should discuss this option with their academic advisors before electing it. Z—Financial obligations outstanding. Not computed in GPA, no credits earned. NA—Not available. Instructor did not report grade. AUD—Notation for course which was audited. H—Honors. No grade points, no effect on GPA. Credits counted toward graduation. S—Satisfactory. No grade points, no effect on GPA. Credits counted toward graduation. U—Unsatisfactory. No grade points, no effect on GPA. No credits counted toward graduation.Back to top
Incomplete Grade
For all undergraduate students, the time limit for completing course requirements for courses in which the grade of Incomplete was received is the last day of classes of the succeeding semester (summer sessions not included). For further information, students and their advisors should consult the current edition of the Student Handbook.Back to top
Independent Study
Independent study, directed study, and certain research courses afford the student an opportunity to pursue concentrated study in a selected topic under the supervision of a faculty member. Students enrolled in independent study are expected to observe time limits corresponding to semester limits, unless specifically arranged by the instructor. A Request for Independent Study form, signed by the instructor, the department chair, and the appropriate divisional dean must be filed. Application forms may be obtained in the Records Office. Normally, application for these courses must be made prior to registration for the following semester.Back to top
The College community is committed to the principles of academic integrity. A student who commits an academic integrity violation is subject to consequences ranging from an effect on a grade to dismissal, depending on the seriousness of the act. Academic integrity violations are adjudicated under the procedures developed by the Academic Integrity Board. The Board is composed of students, faculty, and administrators. More information about academic integrity and the Academic Integrity Board can be found at http://www.ric.edu/aib/.Back to top
Repeating A Course
A student may repeat any course taken for undergraduate credit that is not subject to restrictions within undergraduate programs. Courses may be repeated only once; however, a student who wishes to repeat a course a second time may request permission to do so from the Academic Standing Committee. Forms for petitioning the Academic Standing Committee are available in the Records Office.
The latest grade for a repeated course will be calculated in the cumulative grade point average and will appear on the student's transcript. The original course and grade will also appear on the transcript. Only grades for courses repeated at Rhode Island College will be adjusted.Back to top
Retention Requirements
The College has set certain minimum requirements for cumulative grade point averages (GPAs), based on the number of credit hours attempted. The averages are as follows:
|Semester Hours Attempted*
|Probation GPA Lower Than
|Dismissal GPA Lower Than
|0 - 29
|30 - 59
|60 - 89
|90 and above
Transfer Credit
In special instances, students may be permitted to take courses at other colleges, either during a summer or regular session, and have the credit transferred to Rhode Island College. Students must file an Authorization of Credit form with the Records Office before pursuing credit and must obtain permission of the department chair involved, or in the case of interdisciplinary courses, permission of an academic dean. Upon completion of the course, students must arrange to send an official transcript to the Records Office. Credit will not be posted until the official transcript is received. Students with financial aid awards should contact the Office of Student Financial Aid about their continued eligibility to receive aid while they take courses at other colleges.Back to top
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Students may withdraw from a course during the first two weeks of a semester (or during a corresponding time for summer sessions courses) without having any entry made on the permanent record. After this time, students receive a grade of W. Withdrawal from a course after midterm requires the approval of the instructor or the chair of the department in which the course is located. Approval is based on evidence of extenuating circumstances other than academic difficulty in the course. Additional information on options and procedures for withdrawing from a course is available from the Records Office or the Office of Student Life.Back to top


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(adj) To be awesome beyond words. Though it is not quite Fergalicious, it still holds its own in many small cirles of scholars. To see in person look no further than "The Annika"
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Re: Cooking for Chemo Patient
welcome to the forum simonjhere
I am hoping that your post isnt going to be a 'one-post wonder' and that you stay around and regulaly post on the forum.
The book you have written sounds very interesting and helpful to many .
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Re: Cooking for Chemo Patient
Don't you have to be ultra careful with food safety with people undergoing that sort of treatment?
Garlic could be due to her being on other medication. I know some doctors suggest removing it when on blood thinners. If she has a regular pharmacist it might be a good idea to discuss meal planning around what drugs need to be taken when.
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Clinical Gene Therapy Protocol for the Treatment of Retinal Dystrophy Caused by Defects in RPE65 (RPE65)
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Leber Congenital Amaurosis
Drug: rAAV2/4.hRPE65
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|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
|Official Title:
|Prospective Monocentric Open Label Non Randomized Uncontrolled Phase I/II Clinical Gene Therapy Protocol for the Treatment of Retinal Dystrophy Caused by Defects in RPE65
- The drug safety evaluation after administration [ Time Frame: After administration of the gene therapy product.The patient will be folloed for the duration of the hospital stay, an average of 7 days ]Biodistribution : Urine sampling and nasal secretion will be collected at several time points after administration of the gene therapy product during all the duration of hospital stay, an average of 7 days.
- Different efficacy parameters and immune parameters have to be measured to conclude on the overall amelioration of quality of life of enrolled patients [ Time Frame: Between Day -120 and Day-7, Day 5, Day 14, Day 30 Day 60, Day 90, Day 120, Day 180, Day 360 ]
Recording global ERG (electroretinogram)
Patient efficacy questionnaire
Testing of far and near visual acuity, color vision, pupillometry, microperimetry and dark adaptation.
|Study Start Date:
|September 2011
|Study Completion Date:
|August 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|August 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: rAAV2/4.hRPE65
3 cohortes of 3 patients each.
All the patients enrolled in the study will receive a single subretinal injection in one eye. The eye, that will be injected, will be the eye with the poorest visual acuity.
Drug: rAAV2/4.hRPE65
One injection in on eye
Cohorte 1 : 3 patients will receive one injection of up to 400 microliters of the IMP
Cohorte 2 : 3 patients will receive one injection of up to 800 microliters of the IMP.
Cohorte 3 : 3 patients under age of eighteen will receive one injection up to 400 or 800 microliters of the IMP.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|6 Years to 50 Years (Child, Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Mutations that code for abnormal RPE65 protein
- Presence of characteristic abnormalities in fundus
- Dramatic reduction of both rods ans cones ERG responses
- Low visual acuity <0.32
- inform consent signed
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with chronic conditions such a haematological, cardiac, renal diseases
- Patients with, within the past 6 months, a clinically significant cardiac disease or known congestive heart failure, cardiac rhytm and conduction abnormalities
- Patients with pulmonaty dysfunction
- Patients with suspected rheumatoid arthritis
- Patients with current systemic infection........
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01496040
|CHU Nantes
|Nantes, France, 44000
|Principal Investigator:
|Michel WEBER, Professor
|CHU Nantes
|Responsible Party:
|Nantes University Hospital
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01496040 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
2011-000418-21 ( EudraCT Number )
|Study First Received:
|November 24, 2011
|Last Updated:
|October 6, 2015
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Leber Congenital Amaurosis
Retinal Dystrophies
Vision Disorders
Sensation Disorders
Neurologic Manifestations
Nervous System Diseases
Eye Diseases
Signs and Symptoms
Retinal Degeneration
Retinal Diseases
Eye Diseases, Hereditary
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Vortex Razor HD 5-20x50 Riflescope breaks new ground with the introduction of the Razor HD tactical riflescope. Built literally from the ground up to meet the demanding needs of precision shooters. The Razor HD 5-20x50 is a state-of-the-art long range performer built on a solid 35mm one piece tube and packed with more than a dozen unique performance and optical features including a precision etched first focal plane reticle.
First Focal Plane subtensions remain consistent throughout magnification range. APO Objective Lens System corrects color across the entire visual color spectrum. It virtually eliminates chromatic aberration across the entire field of view. Optically Indexed Lenses deliver optimum image sharpness and brightness with true reticle use for full ranging and holdover from edge to edge because of computer-controlled alignment during construction. HD Lens Elements Premium (High Density). Extra low dispersion glass delivers the ultimate in resolution and color fidelity, resulting in High Definition images. XR Lens Coatings Vortex proprietary XR fully multi-coated lens coatings increase light transmission for maximum brightness.
35 mm Tube provides more internal room to accommodate a greater range of windage and elevation adjustment to accurately dial longer range shots. One piece tube maximizes alignment for improved accuracy and optimum visual performance as well as strength and waterproofness. Aircraft grade aluminum Ccnstruction from a solid block of 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum delivers increased strength and rigidity. Waterproof O-ring seals prevent moisture, dust, and debris from getting inside the tube for reliable performance in all environments. This riflescope is fogproof due to it being filled with argon gas to inhibit internal fogging over a wide range of temperatures. Shockproof lenses are locked in place, fore and aft, with machined locking rings to remain in perfect alignment and withstand recoil and impact. Hard anodized finish hard coat anodization is durable and the low glare matte helps camouflage the shooter's position. ArmorTek is ultra hard, scratch resistant coating protects exterior lenses from scratches, oil and dirt.
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The Sergey Brin and Anne Wojcicki Foundation donation to The Magical Bridge Playground
Original post made by The Magical Bridge Playground, Midtown, on Jul 1, 2013
Today was a VERY MAGICAL MONDAY - as we recognize one of the most innovative couples we know, and welcome them to our magical circle of supporters. Sergey Brin & Anne Wojcicki have embraced the power of inclusion, and through their foundation are the latest donors to contribute towards building of the Magical Bridge Playground.
"We are now one step closer to building the nation's most innovative and inclusive playground," shared Olenka Villarreal, founder of MB.
On behalf of the Magical Bridge Playground committee, we are still looking to raise $800k. More information about the Magical Bridge Playground can be found read at Web Link
Kindly "Like" our Facebook Page - and keep up to date with the progress of our fundraising and building of the Magical Bridge Playground. Web Link
Our Mission:
We believe that every child should have the right to play in a safe and inclusive community environment. Our vision is to have a community without physical or social barriers that celebrates all of its members. To that end, we are committed to building the nation's first, fully inclusive public playground in Palo Alto so that families of all abilities can experience the joy of outdoor play.
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Jul 2, 2013 at 1:55 pm
The Wojcickis are a very socially-conscious family. They have raised three wonderful daughters, one of whom married Sergey Brin, transforming him into a socially conscious person. Thank God for the Wojcicki Family! They even managed to transcend the traditional hatred between the Poles and Russians!
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on Jul 2, 2013 at 7:05 pm
This is a wonderful donation, they are a generous family. It is great that the Magical Bridge and its founder, Olenka are thanking them in the press. As a donor to the Magical Bridge, I would have appreciated a thank you also (in the press is not necessary, a quick note or email would have sufficed),
To all the non-profits looking for donations, thank your donors, just like you write to your Grandma when she sends you a birthday present.


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Chateaux spectacular: 5 best Loire Valley castles
Who doesn't love a good castle? But you can have too much of a good thing ...
With more than 3.3 million visitors per year, the group of 42 châteaux that make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Loire Valley is one of France's most popular tourist destinations outside Paris itself.
While all of them are beautifully maintained and culturally significant, it's impossible to see more than a handful without becoming castled-out pretty darn tout de suite.
But these five in particular are worth seeing for their stunning architecture and fantastic historic presentation that highlights the lives and work of their inhabitants through the centuries.
Château du Clos Lucé
First up, we suggest you skip the overrated Château d'Ambroise and go straight to the Château du Clos Lucé up the street.
The Clos Lucé castle and its three hectare grounds were purchased by Louise de Savoie, King François I's mother, around the turn of the 16th century.
But François didn't live there for very long and didn't really do anything notable himself while in residence. Instead, Clos Lucé is a must-see because of a well-known house guest he had.
When François went to Italy at the height of the Italian Renaissance, he met an aging artist and inventor by the name of Leonardo da Vinci, whom he brought back to live at Clos Lucé.
Da Vinci was there for only three years before he died, but he developed many of his most visionary inventions at Clos Lucé.
Why it's a must-see
Clos Lucé houses a museum and park filled with prototypes of some of da Vinci's most imaginative creations, including the machine gun, helicopter and paddle boat.
The museum's basement also features a display explaining on how tech giant IBM brought some of his inventions to life. Food for thought.
Château du Clos Lucé, 2 rue du Clos Lucé, 37400 Amboise, +33 (0) 2 4757 0073; www.vinci-closluce.com
Open February–June, September–October 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; July–August 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; November–January 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Admission: Adults €13.50 (US$17.50), Children €8.70.
Château de Chenonceau
The current Chenonceau castle was built during the 15th century after the original castle was destroyed during the Hundred Years' War.
When principal architect Thomas Bohier was called off to war while the castle was being constructed, his wife, Katherine Briçonnet, took over.
After the state uncovered suspicious financial dealings, Chenonceau was confiscated in 1535, and Henri II gave it to his mistress, Diane de Poitiers, much to the chagrin of his wife, Catherine de Médicis.
Nevertheless, the latter reclaimed the castle upon her husband's death and spousal justice was served.
Of note to architecture fans is that the competing styles of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Médicis are evident throughout the castle.
Later, when the government threatened to seize the castle during the French Revolution, Louise Dupin thwarted officials by using historical documents to prove the castle was privately owned, thus saving it from destruction.
Why it's a must-see
Château de Chenonceau, or the "Women's Castle," is the only castle built, decorated, inhabited and saved by women, making it a great place to understand the role of women during the Renaissance.
Château de Chenonceau, 37150 Chenonceau, +33 (0) 8 2020 9090; www.chenonceau.com
Open July-August 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; reduced hours during other months.
Admission: Adults €11, children €8.50; audio guide €3.50.
Château d'Ussé
Château d'Ussé is a privately owned castle that the family still occupies.
While the ground floor of the building is open to the public and decorated with 16th-century wallpaper and furniture, the castle's charm comes from its attic.
Legend has it that Charles Perrault, the author of many French fairy tales, visited Château d'Ussé and was inspired to write the story of "Sleeping Beauty."
Why it's a must-see
The castle's attic has been set up with scenes of the somnolent 16th-century princess playing with her toys, watched over by the good fairies.
The visit includes a tour through a mock fairytale attic, complete with cobwebs and antique toys and furniture.
The grounds also house a vineyard and the castle produces its own bubbly white wine, which can be purchased after the tour.
Château d'Ussé, 37420 Rigny-Ussé; +33 (0) 2 4795 5405; www.chateaudusse.fr
Open April–September 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; October–March 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed November-February.
Admission: Adults €14, children €4.
Château de Chambord
Chambord Castle was built into its modern form in the early 16th century under the rule of François I and with the influence of Leonardo da Vinci.
Legend has it that François wanted to reroute the Loire river so that it would pass in front of the castle. He didn't quite get his wish, fortunately.
During the French Revolution, rebels pillaged the castle and hunted the animals in the surrounding forest to near extinction. What remained of its furnishings were auction off by the government in 1791.
After the Revolution, the castle was owned privately and returned to the French state in 1930 on the death of its owner.
During World War II, Chambord housed some of France's most valuable national treasures and works of art, including the Mona Lisa at one time. Bet you didn't see that coming.
Why it's a must-see
The castle isn't just a work of a Renaissance architectural genius, it's also an important historical center where French history unfolded.
With more than 700,000 visitors a year, the Château de Chambord is the biggest and most visited castle in the Loire Valley.
Château de Chambord, 41250 Chambord, France, +33 (0) 2 5450 4000; www.chambord.org
Open October–March 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; April–September 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Admission: €9.50
Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
Relatively small and out-of-the-way, Château d'Azay-le-Rideau on the Indre River is, nevertheless, one of the most celebrated castles in the Loire Valley, and Balzac even called it the "Diamond of the Indre."
With its gorgeous moat and Italian Renaissance interior, the château is known especially for the rare 16th- and 17th-century Flemish tapestries that depict life in Renaissance Europe.
But don't go just for the wall hangings ...
Why it's a must-see
Château d'Azay-le-Rideau's decorations span the castle's history and rooms are decorated in styles varying in a range of styles from the Renaissance era of François I through to 19th-century excesses straight out of one of Victor Hugo's novels.
Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, 37190 Azay-le-Rideau, France, +33 (0) 2 4745 4204; website
Open April–September 9:30 a.m. –6 p.m.; October–March 10 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
Admission: Adults €8.50, children free; audio guide €4.50.
Getting there: All the castles are two to three hours from Paris by car along the A10 highway and can be accessed by train by taking the TGV to Tours, then changing to a regional line or one of the many tourist buses. English and French are spoken in all locations and audio guides and brochures are available in several languages. Allow around two hours for each visit. For a full list of Loire Valley castles and information on directions and accommodations, see the official English language online directory.
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The Luck of the St Patrick's Day Redheads

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Playboy.com

{"pbembedwidget":"video","id":"6656"} There are so many things that we like about Ireland. They've got a great selection of whiskey, their taverns always make for a good time and there's no denying that their people can outdrink anyone during a pub crawl. Another thing they have going for them is their beautiful red-haired women.
There's something about those fiery redheads that gets us all hot and bothered, maybe it's because red hair only occurs naturally in about one to two percent of the human population. Despite their reputation for being hotheaded and highly sexed (which isn't always a bad thing), we quite like keeping company with ginger girls. Hell, last year's Cybergirl of the Year Leanna Decker is a natural redhead! So, to celebrate their beauty this St. Patrick's Day, we've wrapped up some of the redheads we've shot throughout the years into a video we like to call "Luck of the Redheads."
A special thank you to the women who made this happen:
Lauren Bethencourt, Haydn Porter, Molly Shaw, Megan Medellin, Alyssa Michelle, Veronica Ricci, Bree Morgan, Leanna Decker