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Vincent Gray Talks "Tough Budget," Among Scandals and At-Large Council Race
Here we are, into the first spring of the Vincent Gray Administration's rule. And where are we?
Mayor Gray just got through delivering his 2012 Budget to the City Council and, no surprise, it's what he describes as a "tough budget"—one that seems to try to be a balancing act between trying to use spending cuts (big time in the social services arena) and tax increases (an increase for individuals earning over $200,000), along with some other strategies and proposals bound to make somebody unhappy somewhere.
The first DC Council meeting on the budget was held on Wednesday, April 6.
The mayor's budget delivery came shortly after his State of the District speech, one that predicted trouble ahead in terms of the budget, but lauded the district for its progress on many fronts, and still pursued the mayor's pursuit of his One City dream.
There's also an election campaign going on: the race to fill the at large city council seat vacated by the current City Council Chairman Kwame Brown. A number of candidates are vying for that seat in a campaign that now looms as a very important race indeed, maybe more important than originally anticipated.
Oh, yes, we forgot something.
We're still in the midst of an unresolved political/policy/government/Gray administration scandal, which hangs like a sorry cloud of bad weather in the midst of the first spring of the Gray Administration.
No need to go into much detail here except to note that the feds, the U.S Attorney's Office, the House oversight committee and the city council are all looking at front-page Washington Post allegations made by Sulaimon Brown, who's alleged that Brown's campaign promised him a job and gave him money to continue his attacks on Mayor Fenty at candidate forums throughout Brown's unsuccessful mayoral run.
Underlying these charges have been the high-profile criticisms of Gray's hiring practices, which saw close associates and friends (his chief of staff, since fired) among them, filling jobs at over-the-cap salaries, sometimes with their relatives.
Those practices are the subjects of two council hearings headed by Ward Three's Mary Cheh, the second of which was scheduled for Thursday.
Not much other than the hearings—Chief of Staff Gerri Mason Hall was fired right before she was scheduled to testify—has come to the surface on the scandal. That's because nobody's talking, especially Gray, who did not address the issue in either his State of the District speech or his Budget report.
Yet the scandal lingers, along with the troubled Chairman Brown over ordering up two bling-type vehicles for his official uses. At large candidates have not been shy about calling for a need to reform political and policy practices at the executive and legislative level without necessarily getting too specific. Not only that, but there's been a noticeable power vacuum growing on the council and in the city's political leadership. The major voice on the council isn't Brown, but folks like Jack Evans, Mary Cheh, David Catania and Marion Barry—for better or worse—with Barry trying out his old race-based scare tactics, or as we called it last time out, divide and con.
This situation doesn't bode well for budget discussions. We know Mayor Gray would like to appear to be above the tumult, investigations and scandal to better focus on the business of government, but he stood a lot better chance to provide forceful leadership on budget matters the day after his inauguration than he does now.
Brown, for one, is at best hedging on the tax raise for the $200,000 plus club, probably on principal but also because he's going to need some help just to keep his grip on the council as a chairman. Evans has considerable clout on budgetary matters with his history and expertise and his solid standing in the business community, so he can put up a serious challenge to the proposed raise in taxes on parking garage fees. Probably nobody is going to like the dollar jump in connector bus prices, and the Human Services sectors is slated to provide over half of the cuts in agency spending.
Nevertheless, there's no getting around the budget and its big deficit—it's a must-do thing which the council and the mayor will have to come to an agreement on, lest the control board returns. But the Mayor's description of a "tough budget," in which sacrifices are to be made by everyone, gets tainted by the ongoing scandal and the furor over the hiring practices. While much has been corrected in that arena—cuts in the salaries and firings—the issue itself hasn't been adequately addressed by the Mayor, who, while inviting investigations, has said precious little about it. This strikes many as a hunker-down attitude, as if the stress of pressing issues will make everything go away.
And there's Barry, talking about "the spoils of victory" and conspiracies, as if Tammany Hall were alive and well at the Wilson Center.
We forgot to mention that there's a poll. Specifically, the Clarus Poll, a research and polling center which polled 500 DC residents and came up with this: Mayor Gray's approval rating is 31% and his disapproval rating is 41%. His lowest ratings are in the arenas of "appointing the right people to city jobs" (17%) and "living up to high standards of ethics" (23%).
Gray might well be thankful for the presence of Chairman Brown, who got an even higher disapproval rating (43%).
Mayor Gray's response to the poll was strangely optimistic: In a press release, he said, "I view the Clarus Poll as a barometer of public opinion. The results present an opportunity for me to identify areas in which to win back the confidence of District of Columbia residents. I appreciate those who still stand with me and will continue to work hard to earn the favor of those who may have doubts."
When it comes to the at large council race, the Clarus Poll showed former Ward 7 Councilman Vincent Orange leading with 28%. Trailing far behind are Sekou Biddle, currently filling the vacant seat on the council with 6%, Republican Patrick Mara with 6%, Ward One activist and ANC commissioner Bryan Weaver with 3%, Josh Lopez with 3%, Dorothy Douglas 2%, Tom Brown 1%, and Alan Page with 1%.
As a result, this is the first time that Vincent Orange has led in a poll in his last two tries for office. But don't be alarmed. Forty Nine Percent of those polled are undecided on the election, which is April 26.


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Ad Man West Named San Antonio Small Business Person of the Year
San Antonio ad man Bill West, who formed Taylor West Advertising twenty years ago and is known as an innovator in local business, has been named the San Antonio Small Business Person of the Year by the Trinity University School of Business.
West's company specializes in activities from media buying to social media to broadcast production and setting marking and branding strategies.
West says the reason most small businesses fail is not due to a lack of hard work or even a lack of capitalization. He told 1200 WOAI's Berit Mason that it is due to the failure of the founder to properly judge the needs of the marketplace.
"80% of most start ups fail regardless," he says. "It may be something they are passionate about, but they didn't dig deeply enough early on to see if truly consumers saw a need."
The award was established by the Trinity University School of Business to recognize a local small business entrepreneur for his or her outstanding leadership, commitment to the community, and overall achievement in business.
While people are told repeatedly to 'follow your dreams,' West warns that frequently, dreams are not enough.
"Most of them start based on a dream which is really not fulfilling a true market need," he said.
West will talk with Trinity University business students about his recipe for success before receiving the award on Wednesday.
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7th October 2003, 06:51 PM
Would the aero shock/springs/swaybars be a direct replacement for an SE model 9-5 :-??
7th October 2003, 06:51 PM
Would the aero shock/springs/swaybars be a direct replacement for an SE model 9-5 :-??
8th October 2003, 04:10 AM
Yes they would. I think if I remember correctly the Aero suspension sits about 10mm lower than standard.
24th November 2003, 04:26 PM
Bought a '98 SE 2.0 LPT a few months ago. Upgraded to a BSR/PPC stage 1 (215Bhp/353 Nm) 8) , Upgraded from SID1 to SID2 computer today ( :) handy!). Next:
Any opinions?
24th November 2003, 04:46 PM
Can you translate it what it says? :P
24th November 2003, 04:54 PM
To my modest German knowledge:
It's a (used but in good condition) set of 4 dampers and springs for Saab 9-5 (confirmed by the seller by email) which is applied by Carline HIRSCH performance. This set is delivered without "spring dishes"(?) because it can be fitted on the OEM ones.
24th November 2003, 05:04 PM
Hopefully it should look like this:
http://www.carline-hirsch.ch/zubehoer9_5_e.htm and click "Chassis" :-??
24th November 2003, 05:22 PM
If you can get them for Euro 100 you will be laughing! :cheesy: The front dampers are just inserts so you would need to remove and re-use the struts from your current dampers.
I was going to put the Koni kit of my 9-5 on Sunday and did in fact get as far as taking the first damper/spring off the front only to discover I was short of a spanner that I needed. Even in London (it was a Sunday morning) it proved impossible to find the spanner I needed so the original damper/spring went back on again. It was so easy removing the front damper/spring! Doing it again (with the right tools :roll:) I'm sure you could remove and replace the front dampers/springs in 1-1.5 hours easy. Didn't get as far as the rear dampers/springs.
I'll try to remember to take the camera next time and take some pictures!
24th November 2003, 06:09 PM
If you can get them for Euro 100 you will be laughing! :cheesy: The front dampers are just inserts so you would need to remove and re-use the struts from your current dampers.
I'm not sure either, I'll let you know the result!
14th December 2003, 03:19 PM
Finally, the forementioned coil-overs have arrived! :cheesy: They seems to be in good shape and of good quality, according to a friend-technician of me.
However, I couldn't find any tech. spec. :( It has written "carLINE by HIRSCH" and some code on the dampers and springs. Since Hirsch uses Eibachs-kits, does anybody has any info about these coil-overs? :-? :-??
15th December 2003, 04:20 AM
What are the part numbers on the Springs and Dampers?
15th December 2003, 05:01 PM
On the dampers are engraved "Made in Germany" and:
Front dampers: E4-VA-CARLINE-D1
Rear dampers: E4-HA-CARLINE-D1
On the blue springs are printed:
front springs: E4-VA-CARLINE-F1
Rear springs: E4-HA-CARLINE-F1.
If you noticed, I presume the V or H are german abbrev. for "vörn" (=front) and "hinten" (=rear), and D and F for "damper"(=damper) & "federn"(=springs)


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Ben Affleck Talks Falling in Love with Jennifer & Stalker Scare in Playboy
His 2003 action-packed flick "Daredevil" failed in the box office, but Ben Affleck doesn't mind too much because the production led to him meeting his wife, Jennifer Garner.
During an interview with Playboy, the 41-year-old actor/director revealed his thoughts about his former superhero role and the opportunity.
"I love that story, that character, and the fact that it got f*cked up the way it did stays with me," Affleck explained. "Maybe that's part of the motivation to do 'Batman.'"
Ben discovered one positive side to the flick. "That's where I found my wife. We met on 'Pearl Harbor,' which people hate, but we fell in love on 'Daredevil.'"
Although they worked together in the past, the "Argo" star doesn't see him and Jennifer being together on another set anytime soon. "My wife and I made 'Pearl Harbor' and 'Daredevil.' With our track record, I don't know if anyone's looking for a three-quel," he joked.
In regards to his approach to the new "Batman vs. Superman" film, Ben states that it will not end up like "Daredevil."
"If I thought the results would be another 'Daredevil,' I'd be out there picketing myself. Why would I make the movie if I didn't think it was going to be good and that I could be good in it?"
Meanwhile, the Oscar-winning actress discussed his family's stalker scare and said, "It's wrong and disgusting to follow children around and take their picture and sell it for money. It makes the kids less safe. They used to take pictures of our children coming out of preschool, and so this stalker who had threatened to kill me, my wife and our kids showed up at the school and got arrested…there are real practical dangers to this."
When asked about the proximity of the stalker to his family, Affleck continued, "He was in the pack of paparazzi. They didn't know he was a guy who was threatening to murder our family. That makes me angry. It's a safety thing, and there's also a sanity thing."
"My kids aren't celebrities. They never made that bargain. We were offered a lot of money to sell pictures of our kids when they were born. You'll notice there aren't any. I make no judgment about people who decide differently…but for me it was a matter of principle."
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BGR confirmed with its reliable source, and WPCentral claims to have seen internal documentation which specifically cites the 21st as "an important day for the upcoming Nokia flagship phone." WPCentral later explains that their source has some seniority, and was on-target with the updates for the Mango release of Windows Phone.
As with any rumor, it is still a good idea take it with a bit of reservation, and since Windows Phone 8 was just released to manufacturers, it is perfectly understandable to think this date is optimistic. It gives Nokia and AT&T only a month to round out final testing of the device and its performance on AT&T's network. This could also be a pre-order date with an early November delivery.
There is also the idea that this is an attempt to get the new Lumia in front of people as quickly as possible since the new iPhone is going to be on back-order for a while. That is certainly a sound decision, if Windows Phone 8, and the Lumia 920 are ready. That risk assessment has obviously been weighed, since a half-baked launch would be devastating to Nokia, and not shine too well on Microsoft and AT&T.
If it is ready though, why wait right? That means all the sooner we can get our hands on one!
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Microinsurance and Emerging Markets
A growing number of insurers are tapping into markets in developing countries through microinsurance projects, which provide low-cost insurance to individuals generally not covered by traditional insurance or government programs. Microinsurance products tend to be much less costly than traditional products and thus extend protection to a much wider market. The approach is an outgrowth of the microfinancing projects developed by Bangladeshi Nobel Prize-winning banker and economist Muhammad Yunus, which helped millions of low-income individuals in Asia and Africa to set up businesses and buy houses. Microinsurance products vary in type and structure but are generally distinguished by high volumes, low cost and efficient administration. Microinsurance policies may be offered along with a small loan, with premiums a small percentage of the loan amount.
Microinsurance is characterized by high-volume, low-cost and ease of administration. There are various types of microinsurance programs. One option relies on parametric triggers, which enable rapid payouts based on measurable factors, or parameters. Parametric policies take into account known and observable characteristics. For example, a policy for farmers might be based on the amount of damage a certain kind of crop would be likely to sustain in a given area in specific conditions. When conditions reach the trigger point, for example, 100-mile winds in a specific location or a defined amount of rainfall, policyholders in the designated area automatically receive compensation. By not having to rely on individual claims adjusters to inspect damages and decide the amount of losses claims can be settled quickly, thus allowing claimants fast access to funds that they might need to keep their business going. A 2010 study by Swiss Re found that credit life, which pays off the outstanding principal and interest of a loan if a borrower dies, was the most dominant microinsurance product, but that insurers were increasingly designing products that provide more comprehensive life and property protection to low income people.
Microinsurance is often distributed in cooperation with microfinance organizations, rural banks, savings and credit cooperatives, and humanitarian organizations providing nonfinancial services. Insured crops and livestock can be used as collateral for loans to buy better equipment or otherwise improve the farmer's yields, ultimately raising the standard of living.
A 2014 A.M. Best report states that about 500 million people globally have microinsurance and that there is increasing evidence from numerous academic studies that its impact has been beneficial for the poor in many ways. The report also cites a 2011 survey by the Microinsurance Network that found that 33 of the world's largest insurance companies were involved in microinsurance projects, up from seven in 2005. The report sums up 95 microinsurance projects that cover over one million people in Asia or Latin America or at least 500,000 in Africa. Findings include: About 50 percent of microinsurance projects provide different types of life insurance such as term life, credit life and funeral. Also about 50 percent of the projects receive subsidies that mainly target agricultural and health insurance. The report also notes a 2014 Economist Intelligence Unit survey of insurers that found that 45 percent of respondents believe that the work of international organizations to inform policymakers in the developing world of the value of insurance is top priority.
Microinsurance Projects
American International Group Inc. (AIG) was one of the first companies to offer microinsurance and began selling policies in Uganda in 1997. It was soon joined by other large insurers including Swiss Re, Munich Re, Allianz and Zurich Financial Services. Today some 60 insurers have microinsurance projects in place. Recent developments include:
- Microinsurance providers are played an important role in covering losses from Typhoon Haiyan, which devastated the Philippines in November 2013. By the end of the December 2013, microinsurance providers had paid claims to fishermen, farmers, vendors and others totaling $1.9 million, according to A.M. Best.
- In June 2013 the Microinsurance Facility of the International Labor Organization held a forum in New York to discuss the potential for microinsurance to protect the poor in such diverse countries as Peru, Kenya, South Africa, and India, while providing opportunities for insurers.
- In July 2012 the Chinese government launched a national microinsurance program, based on the success of a four year trial program in rural areas.
International Microinsurance Conference
The 10th International Microinsurance Conference in 2014 brought together some 400 participants from 54 countries. The Latin America and the Caribbean 2014 study, presented at the conference by the Munich Re Foundation and the Microinsurance Network, showed that coverage in the region has grown from 7.6 percent to 7.9 percent between 2011 and 2013, and that premiums now total $830 million. In addition, 18.3 million clients in Mexico have some kind of coverage. With 15 percent of the population covered, Mexico is a leader. The potential number of clients in the region is estimated to be between 250 million and 300 million, of whom 48.6 million already have some sort of microinsurance. In relation to the total population, this is a much stronger outreach than in Africa and Asia. Another interesting finding of the study was the shift in distribution channels. Microfinance organizations have played a key role in past years, but alternative channels such as utility companies have substantially gained in market share and continue to grow.
The Microinsurance Consortium, which formed the Blue Marble Microinsurance group in early 2015, is committed to launching 10 microinsurance ventures over the next 10 years and will deliver solutions to address the risk management needs of the underserved. Blue Marble Microinsurance has identified several potential strategic partners and is in advanced discussions to establish these relationships. Those partners will include companies with expertise in distribution, technology and social impact issues, as well as donor organizations and government and quasi-government entities. The venture will provide innovative technology-enabled platforms, achieve sustainability through adequate levels of profitability and advance the role of insurance in society. The group aims to develop the business services necessary to achieve scale and profitability in the market including unique distribution methods, local partnerships, product development and impact services such as measuring and monitoring social impact. It is currently evaluating opportunities in Latin America, Africa and emerging Asia, with the initial venture to be launched in 2015. The consortium behind Blue Marble consists of American International Group Inc., Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd., Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC, together with Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc., Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd., Old Mutual plc, Transatlantic Reinsurance Co., XL Catlin and Zurich Insurance Group.
Insurance in Emerging Markets
With limited growth prospects in the insurance markets of developed countries, insurers see emerging economies as presenting significant potential for growth and profitability. Premium growth in developing countries has been outpacing growth in industrialized countries. Swiss Re's 2016 sigma report on world insurance markets found that premiums in emerging countries rose 9.8 percent in 2015, after adjusting for inflation, following 7.6 percent rise in 2014. Growth in developing markets outpaced growth in advanced markets, which increased by 2.5 percent in 2015 after rising 2.6 percent in 2014. Emerging markets accounted for 18.66 percent of total global premium volume in 2015, up almost from almost 18 percent in 2014.
Swiss Re identifies emerging markets as countries in South and East Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central and Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East (excluding Israel), Central Asia, and Turkey. Emerging market premiums rose from $828.3 billion in 2014 to $849.7 billion in 2015, driven by increases in both the nonlife and life sectors. Nonlife sector premiums had 7.8 percent growth in 2015, adjusted for inflation, compared with 8.6 percent in 2014. Life sector premiums grew faster in 2015, up 11.7 percent after inflation, compared with 6.8 percent in 2014.
Insurance In Emerging Markets, 2015
Top 10 Emerging Markets By Insurance Density, 2015 (1)
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This Black History Month we reflect on Memphis' role in the civil rights movement Memphis is a city with an old soul. It has been seared by fires and barraged by the Mississippi waters. Its mud and sand have been faithful foundations for blues bars and gospel churches. The cobbled roads have carried soldiers marching to battle and vagabonds seeking shelter from desolation. In 1968, Memphis was a segregated city. Racial equality had been suppressed by the Mayor Henry Loeb administration even after Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This act was supposed to guarantee that discrimination, against any minority was illegal. But African American workers still struggled under the oppression of unfair pay and racial segregation. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivering his On a rainy January 30th, the city sent all of its "Mountaintop" speech to Memphis sanitation workers African American sanitation workers home with partial pay, which was a fairly regular practice, but paid white workers the full amount. The next day, two African American men were crushed to death inside a garbage truck while trying to escape a heavy rain. These deaths resulted in 1,300 African American sanitation workers walking off the job and Mayor Loeb declaring their strike illegal. Daily marches were held around city hall. Warrants were issued to arrest union leaders. Ultimatums were given to protesters. Get back to work or be replaced. But equality was the only thing they wanted to take. Civil rights were the only things they would work for. On February 23rd, the City Council refuses to recognize the African American union despite meeting with black city leaders and the NAACP. Police attack strikers during a march on Main Street, using mace. By February 27th, a surge of relation by hundreds of protestors had flooded the courtyards of city hall. Dr. King and the SCLC were called in to maintain community morale and also to help bring national attention to the striker's cause. Then a freak snowstorm in March blanketed the city. Dr. King couldn't get into Memphis and the ice held everything and everyone hostage. The bitter cold stifled the bloom of the dogwoods and daffodils. The welcomed thaw of spring was driven away by winter's last stand. But the protestors rallied on. Mountain continued on pg.2
Mountain cont'd from pg. 1 By the time Dr. King arrives in Memphis, over 120 protestors have been arrested and the National Guard is holding riot drills in the streets. The conflict was reaching an impasse and both sides had to make a stand. Protestors were marching in demonstrations for peace and the soldiers were marching in preparations for battle.
On March 28th, Dr. King's peaceful march from Clayborn Temple erupts in sounds of shattering windows and commotion. Police rush into crowds with nightsticks, mace, tear gas and gunfire. A 16-year-old boy, Larry Payne, is shot to death. Authorities arrest 280 people and report about 60 injured, mostly blacks. State legislature authorizes 7 p.m. curfew and 4,000 National Guardsmen march in. Then spring arrives. In his last speech, before he was slain on that hotel balcony, Dr. King talked about his view from the mountaintop and how he has seen the promise land. "We've got some difficult days ahead. But it really doesn't matter with me now, because I've been to the mountaintop. And I don't mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life — longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over, and I've seen the Promised Land."
Dr. King had death threats and many attempts made on his life. In this eerily prophetic portion of his speech he comes to accept that his life is only sustained through God's will. In some way, all humans have a fear of what happens after life. But what is remarkable about Dr. King is that he preached his way through his fear. Fear was replaced by assurance of victory. And with that assurance, he led a movement that would secure equal rights for all minorities. Much of Dr. King's dream has been realized, but there is still much to do. Each generation will have its portion of struggles but it is the faith in assured victory that helps to keep the dream alive.
University of Memphis Celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
Friday, Feb. 22 – Diversity and Pre-Law Day, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. Actor, author and Harvard Law School graduate Hill Harper will speak at 1:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 27 – "Igniting Excitement," 2-4 p.m., University Center River Room; Thursday, Feb. 28 – Closing Ceremony featuring the Rev. LaSimba Gray, 1 p.m., University Center Bluff Room. Parking for events in the Rose Theatre and University Center is available in the Zach Curlin garage. More information, including the complete Black History Month calendar, is available online at www.memphis.edu/multiculturalaffairs/PDF/2013-black-history-month.pdf or from the U of M Office of Multicultural Affairs at 901-678-2054.
ACSS CONNECTION Jan/ Feb 2013
A Moment with the Director WELCOME BACK! Happy New Year!!! I hope that you have had an enjoyable holiday break. By now you should have had a chance to finalize your spring schedule and moving to attend your classes as scheduled. Warning: Don' forget to use our campus shuttle during this unpredictable weather. Due to a constant change in weather, the flu season has entered into the lives of many. If you have not had it please take care and try to avoid getting it at all cost. If you feel ill, please visit our U of M Health Center for special health care advice. The ACSS has scheduled some activities that we hope will foster your participation and learning. Please review our newsletter carefully for an update on events that you may have missed or ones that you can put on your calendar to attend such as our off campus housing fair and our workshop on how to be an expert on rental agreements. Have a great semester and contact our office if you have questions Joy Rogers Stout, Director or need our service. Adult and Commuter Student Services Phone: 901-678-2644 Go Tigers! E-mail: email@example.com
ADULT AND COMMUTER STUDENT SERVICES MISSION The mission of the Adult & Commuter Student Services office is to provide a supportive environment for non-traditional and commuter students that promotes intellectual, social and academic growth and development through services and programs that foster lifelong learning.
Would you like to be featured in the next issue of The Connection? For Women's History month, ACSS will publish a newsletter featuring women writers. General Guidelines: Entries should be short poems (20 lines or less) Writers may submit up to 3 poems Submissions should be e-mailed to firstname.lastname@example.com as an attachment All work must be submitted by February 25th We will select several of these submissions to be featured in the March edition of The Connection. For further questions contact firstname.lastname@example.com
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I love you From the bottom of my Brain Boy goes off to college. He's late on his first day of class and in his rush he bumps into a girl and knocks over her books. He bends over to help and reaches for a book at the same time as the pretty stranger. His hand touches hers and his heart starts to beat quickly and his thoughts are no longer about making it to class. Boy meets girl.
This scene is almost every romantic comedy's go-to scenario about how romantic relationships start in a school setting. So whenever we do bump into a stranger that could be "the one," how do we know that we're falling in love? We all have a list of criteria that we seek in a mate. Many researchers have speculated that we tend to go for members of the opposite sex who remind us of our parents. Some have even found that we tend to be attracted to those who remind us of ourselves. "There are lots of factors and stages when it comes to love and what makes a good relationship," said Dr. Ventimiglia a sociologist and relationship counselor at the University of Memphis. "Compatibility and demographic similarity are two key factors. People tend to stay in a relationship with others who are close to the same age, race, and background. Of course, I'm not saying that you can't marry someone of a different age or race but sometimes those relationships have a lot of obstacles to get over and they don't always last."
the courtship has lasted for awhile?
According to Dr. Ventimiglia, love and relationships are two different things. First there is romantic love or erotic love, and then eventually, after 24-36 months, that love is replaced by one that is warm and fuzzy instead of hot and sweaty. This is what he calls the big transition or the "growing phase of love." The brain still pumps out hormones in this phase to help create attachment to one's partner. Endorphins, for example, are still providing a sense of well-being and security. Additionally, oxytocin is still released when you're having sex, producing feelings of satisfaction and attachment. Vasopressin also continues to play a role in attachment. Researchers have revealed the fonts of desire by comparing functional MRI studies of people who indicated they were experiencing passionate love, maternal love or unconditional love. Together, the regions release neuro-transmitters and other chemicals in the brain and blood that prompt greater euphoric sensations such as attraction and pleasure. Conversely, psychiatrists might someday help individuals who become dan-gerously depressed after a heartbreak by adjusting those chemicals.
So what happens to us whenever our hearts feel that magic spark? According to research, the hormones in our brains are what really become ignited. The nerve transmitters in the brain release a "love cocktail" of increased adrenaline, dopamine, and phenylethylamine (PEA-also present in chocolate) when two people are attracted to each other. Higher levels of norepinephrine, which is similar to adrenaline, bring on the crazy pitter-patter of the heart. Additionally, the relaxation, feel good hormone serotonin lowers. Studies done by the University of London have found that neural circuits associated with the way we assess others are suppressed when the brain has low levels of serotonin. These lower serotonin levels are the same as those found in people with obsessive-compulsive disorders possibly explaining why those in love "obsess" about their partner. This is why love can often feel like an addiction or a neurological disorder. Romantic, right? So what happens to the initial spark of desire after
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When subjects saw their loved one specific areas of the brain became active, suggesting that there is a specialized system in the brain relating to romantic love.
Of course, we can't write off love as simply being nothing but a chemical reaction. What makes the human experience unique is our relationships and interactions with others. Just ride the high of love and don't let the neuroscience stop you from falling head over heels for someone this Valentine's day.
Terrible Pick-Up lines that won't get you a date: "Excuse me, I think you have something in your eye. Nope, it's just a sparkle." "Hi, the voices in my head told me to come over and talk to you" "Life without you would be like a broken pencil…pointless" " If you were a booger I would pick you first." " Do you have a library card? Because I'm checking you out." "If you were a chicken, you'd be impeccable" "Is your last name Gillette? Because you're the best a man can get." "Does this rag smell like chloroform to you?"
Looking for a tasty challenge? The Adult Student Association is holding a contest that has some Memphis flavor. The first 3 members to post pictures of themselves on the ASA Facebook page with the featured dishes will win a PRIZE!
1. The fresh bruschetta from Bruno's Italian 2. Chipotle Hummus with grilled pita at RP Tracks 3. The Rice Ball at Milano's Pizza 4. Guacamole and chips at Las Delicias Mexican Bar and Grille 5. Barbecue Spaghetti at Bar-B-Q Shop 6. Barbecue Bologna Sandwich w/ slaw&hot sauce at Payne's Bar-B-Que 7. Coconut Cream Pie at The Germantown Commissary 8. Milkshake at Wiles-Smith Drug Store 9. Sno Cream sno-cone at Jerry's Sno-Cones 10. Meatloaf at Peggy's Just Heavenly Home Cooking, 11. Desayuno (a savory breakfast pastry) at Caminos de Michoacan, 12. Original Steak Sandwich at Jack Pirtle's chicken 13. Moussaka at Casablanca 14. Fried Green Tomatoes at Miss Polly's Soul City Café 15. Red Velvet Donuts from Gibson's Donuts
The list is based off of U of M professor, Pam Denney's book A Food Lover's Guide to Memphis
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Are you still sticking with your resolution to get healthy? Here's some ways to be a healthier you!
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Walk around campus. Walking to your classes can burn several calories. Keep a pedometer with you to keep count of how many steps you've taken and calories you've burned.
Congratulations to the Tiger men' s basketball team for being ranked #22 in the nation!
Find a workout buddy. Working out with friends can make the dreaded workout a more exciting experience. A workout buddy is also great for motivating you to stay with your workout routine.
Make better food choices. Taco Bell, Burger King, and Dunkin Donuts are all places to eat on campus that may seem unhealthy. However, they also offer a few healthy choices. So before you order three nacho supremes, ask for the restaurant's nutrition facts.
Be creative with your workout. Sometimes there is just not enough time to hit the gym, but this doesn't mean your workout has to suffer. Find exercises that use your own body weight that can be done anywhere. Jumping Jacks and crunches are a good start.
Plan Ahead. With a jammed packed school schedule it's easy to make an excuse not to go to the gym. Make a schedule in advance and avoid going home before you hit the gym so you won't be tempted to stay home and hangout after a long day. Get a Trainer. The U of M offers fit tests and personal training sessions to students. For a nominal fee, a trainer will give find a fitness plan that works for you and give you essential tips to reach your health goals. Join a team. The U of M has several intramural sports throughout the year students can sign up for. Take advantage of the opportunity to exercise and bond with other students. For info go to http://www.memphis.edu/intramural/
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THE FACULTY SPOTLIGHT Getting to know the TRIO program at U of M To students, she's a counselor, cheerleader, teacher and confidant. Dr. Alexandra Victor gladly takes on many roles to support her students and ensure their success. Before Alexandra Victor moved to Memphis from a town outside of Chicago, IL she knew that the most rewarding career she could have was one working with students. " I have to have a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day. It's rewarding to be able to empower students to achieve their goals," Dr. Victor said. Dr. Victor is the director of the Student Success Programs department at University of Memphis. Dr. Victor, a first-generation college graduate herself, received her undergraduate degree in Management and Communication Arts from Calumet College of St. Joseph, Whiting, IN, her M.S.M. in Management from National Louis University, Chicago, IL and her Ed.D. from Benedictine University, Lisle, IL. Her department encompasses students that are first generation, low income, disabled or a combination of those three. About 320 students and first scholars are in her hands. That's a lot of goals, dreams, accomplishments, and struggles to take on. So she has help from six other
TRIO counselors and coordinators to help keep student retention rate high. "The TRIO program is the safety net that helps students who fall through the cracks," Dr. Victor said. "We're there Dr. Alexandra Victor to provide academic support while trying to help students be ready for success in the real world." Students who are accepted into the TRIO program will have access to a hands-on mentoring program, intrusive advising, and workshops that teach skills like seminars career development or financial literacy. There is also a TRIO club that provides a social outlet for students to grow in a social setting. "It's rewarding to see students grow and being able to help them achieve those small successes that can lead to greater successes." If you are interested in applying for the TRIO program or have questions contact Dr. Victor at 901-678-2351 or firstname.lastname@example.com
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William "BJ" Jenkins Appointed CEO of Barracuda Networks
Barracuda Networks Inc., a leading provider of security and data protection solutions, today announced that it has appointed William "BJ" Jenkins as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Member of the Board of Directors.
16-Year IT Industry Veteran to Drive Company Strategy and Growth
Nov. 6, 2012 – Barracuda Networks Inc (http://www.barracudanetworks.com)
"Barracuda Networks has a proven customer-centric business model focused on delivering high-value, subscription-
"BJ is a dynamic and engaging leader, and we are thrilled to bring him on board at such an exciting time in our company's history," said Michael Perone, co-founder, executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Barracuda Networks. "He has an impressive background, having run one of EMC's highest growth businesses and helped transition EMC from a single product company to one with a portfolio of products and proven success driving innovation and strong revenue growth. We are confident that BJ will be an instrumental part of our company's success."
Jenkins joined EMC in 1998 and has held a wide range of EMC senior leadership roles before becoming President of the BRS Division, including serving as Chief of Staff for the division, where he led the highly successful post-merger integration of Data Domain as the foundation for the newly formed division. Since its formation, the BRS Division has been a major engine behind EMC's growth and quickly became the Fortune 1000's top choice for next-generation data protection systems. Over the years, he also held the positions of Senior Vice President of Global Marketing; Vice President of Telecom, Media and Entertainment and Outsourcing Sales; Vice President of Global Field Marketing and Director of Operations Global Channels. Jenkins is a graduate of the University of Illinois and received his MBA from the Harvard Business School.
Barracuda Networks has developed a worldwide brand and reputation as the go-to leader for powerful yet easy-to-use IT solutions. The company's subscription-
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Measured and perceived physical fitness, intention, and self-reported physical activity in adolescence
Jaakkola, Timo & Washington, Tracy L. (2011) Measured and perceived physical fitness, intention, and self-reported physical activity in adolescence. Advances in Physical Education, 1(2), pp. 199-204.
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Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the associations among measured physical fitness, perceived fitness, intention towards future physical activity and self-reported physical activity through junior high school years.
Methods: Study participants included 122 Finnish students who were 13 years old during Grade 7. The sample was comprised of 80 girls and 42 boys from 3 junior high schools (Grades 7-9). During the autumn semester of Grade 7, students completed fitness tests and a questionnaire analyzing self-perception of their physical fitness. The questionnaire delivered at Grade 8 included intention towards future physical activity. At Grade 9 students' self-reported physical activity levels.
Results: Structural Equation Modeling revealed an indirect path from physical fitness to self-reported physical activity via perceived physical fitness and intention towards future physical activity. The model also demonstrated a correlation between perceived physical fitness and physical activity. Squared multiple correlations revealed that perceived physical fitness explained 33 % of the actual physical fitness.
Conclusions: The results of this study highlight the role of physical and cognitive variables in the process of adoption of physical activity in adolescence.
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I attended the winter conference of NOFA and can tell you it was very exciting for anyone looking to change directions from the large corporate model to a smaller community based one. It was my first conference, but the attendence figures had almost doubled year over year so mindsets are changing (a very good thing). Think exponential here and imagine a doubling of attendence every year for 5 years. I think this is a perfect venue for Chris and believe it should be very well received by this audience. I will try to attend again, as there is great knowledge to be gained, and many new connections that can be made for those really interested in making this movement to a new sustainable, and healthier way of life. I hope many others from the CM community will make the effort to attend. I do not think you will be dissapointed.
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Chris will be speaking after a showing of the Crash Course Part 3 at the annual NOFA Summer Conference. The full Crash Course will be presented in three sections over the course of the event's three days. Chris will be present at the showing of the third section, on Sunday, August 9th from 10AM - 12PM, and will lead discussion and Q&A about the Crash Course after the presentation.
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CINCINNATI - Senior University of Cincinnati volleyball star Stephanie Niemer (Erlanger, Ky./St. Henry) was named the College Sportswoman of the Year for volleyball, the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Women's Sports Association announced Thursday.
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Niemer is coming off one of most celebrated careers in UC volleyball history. She was the first Bearcat to be named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-America Second Team after finishing the 2010 season ranked fourth in the NCAA in kills per set.
Volleyball Magazine named Niemer a First Team All-American in February after the 2010 BIG EAST Player of the Year finished her Cincinnati career ranked first in service aces and matches played, as well as second in kills and kills per set.
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Brodie Lee vs. Jon Davis - **1/4
The Breakout Challenge Match #1 - Four Way Freestyle
Jimmy Rave vs. Lince Dorado vs. Sugar Dunkerton vs. Kyle Matthews - **1/2
Fast and furious from start to finish. Got the crowd goin but it was a bit short. Put Dorado in more multi-man matches please.
Rich Swann vs. Sami Callihan - ***1/4
Much, much better than I expected. Callihan is growing on me as of late, I really like the stiffness he works with. Swann is already awesome of course, and he played the underdog role really well here. This match probably holds the record for "most times wrestling opponents have ever spit on each other."
The Breakout Challenge Match #2 - Four Way Freestyle
Arik Cannon vs. AR Fox vs. Facade vs. Shiima Xion - **3/4
Overall better than the first match, although not paced as quickly. Each guy had their shining moments and it was longer than the previous one.
Naruki Doi vs. Jon Moxley - **1/2
Brodie Lee beat the hell out of Mox before the match, so he had overcome that the whole way through. Decent match but I can never get into much that Moxley does. He tried to sell the leg for a while but then it just kinda went away. Cool slap exchange with Moxley stealing Doi's signature moves towards the end.
CIMA vs. Johnny Gargano - ****
Fantastic match. Chuck Taylor is obviously the most well known guy in Ronin but Gargano is quickly emerging as a breakout star this year. Everything he did was so crisp and smooth and he uses a good mix of strikes, submissions, and combinations. Turning into a really good all around wrestler. The one thing I don't like that I've seen DGUSA do a lot this year is in matches someone will kick out of a finisher late in the match and you'll see someone win after they hit the same thing like two or three times or just give him every finisher they use. It just seems flat at times. But regardless of that, this is a really nice match you guys should check out. I could see rating it even a 1/4* higher.
The Breakout Challenge - Finals
Jimmy Rave vs. Arik Cannon - **3/4
Pretty solid match but certainly no breakout moments from either of the two. I can't tell if Rave is balding or had some kind of hair transplant done but his hair is lookin weird. Pretty funny moment, after the match is over Lenny Leonard messes up and says, "Johnny Gargano wins the breakout challenge!" and then it goes silent for a few seconds. I can imagine he was just covering his mic and laughing his ass off. Pretty ironic though as Gargano had himself a breakout match. And can someone tell me why the hell Johnny Fairplay was there...?
Dream Partner Tag Team Match
PAC & Ricochet vs. Chuck Taylor & Akira Tozawa - ****1/2
AWESOME. Going in I had my doubts because obviously these guys aren't regular tag teams at all but this just has fantastic written all over it. So many intertwining feuds and storylines inside the match it made for a really good story unfolding. You had PAC and Ricochet teaming together, two guys who clearly don't like each other and each one wants to be known as the best high flyer in the world, and they just tried to one up each other the whole match. You have Chuck Taylor and Ricochet, who have a storied history on the indies and obviously the Ronin/Blood Warriors feud going on at the time, not to mention incredible chemistry together which made for some moments early in the match that got everyone in the building on their feet. And finally you have PAC and Tozawa who had a big title match the next night in Atlanta, and they just wanted to beat the hell out of each other. Tozawa split him open with a headbutt on the outside, so PAC was bleeding throughout the whole match. A
nd everyone knows unplanned blood just makes a match 4x better. I'd say the biggest thing I liked about this match was that it never got overly spotty, like you see a lot of in this company. I recently watched the main event from United: Philly and that just got ridiculous. It was like 630 after shooting star, then a corkscrew into a moonsault and there was no selling, just a bunch of flipping. This was much better than that match if you ask me, and honestly it's probably the best tag match I've seen all year. Yeah, I just said that. Watch this sucker.
Overall: 7.25/10
The card as a whole wasn't spectacular, but there was nothing bad and you got a surprising Callihan/Swann match and two fantastic matches on the upper card. Those two alone are worth $14.99 I'd say.
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"My fourteen year old daughter was arrested for shoplifting make-up this week," said Marie, a working mother of two girls. "Is this just normal teen behavior, or is it something more serious? She's grounded for a month and I've taken away her iPod and computer privileges, but to tell the truth, I'm still in shock…. Read more »
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Kids use a lot of faulty thinking when they steal. They tell themselves it doesn't hurt anyone, or that it's okay for them to take what they want because no one will miss it. They may not see how stealing from family members is still considered theft. In most instances, these kids lack effective problem solving skills.
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"Come to me, all of you who are tired and have heavy loads, and I will give you rest." (v. 28)
"If God cares enough about the planet Saturn to give it rings ... is there an outside chance that He cares enough about you to meet your needs?"
"Have you ever been given a gift that compares with God's grace? Finding this treasure of mercy makes the poorest beggar a prince."
"Don't think God is listening to your prayers? Indeed He is. He may have higher plans."
"We don't know what it takes to run the world, and wise are we who leave the work to God's hands."
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"Do you feel a need for affirmation? You need only pause at the base of the cross and be reminded of this: The Maker of the stars would rather die for you than live without you. And that is a fact."
"Worship is the 'thank you' that refuses to be silenced."
"One of the supreme promises of God is simply this: if you have given your life to Jesus, Jesus has given Himself to you. He has made your heart His home."
"Christ's resurrection is an exploding flare announcing to all sincere seekers that it is safe to believe."
"When you accept Christ, God seals you with His Holy Spirit. He paid too high a price to leave you unguarded."
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This single-channel digital video work documents a performative event, the disintegrative process as a drawing-object is progressively submerged within water. This work forms part of a series of video works examining ephemerality within art and the iconoclastic impulse. This is informed by Gustav Metzger's conceptualisation of auto-destructive art (1959) as that which contains within itself an agent, which automatically leads to its destruction. Here, the ontological moment of the work corresponds to its demise, investigating a symbiotic relationship between creation and destruction. It addresses the phenomenology and epistemology of destruction in art when presented by the artist, as both a process and an ethical position. The work was included in the group show 'The Construct', curated by Kris Carlon for Artworkers' Residency and Exhibition Project 2006 at the State Library of Queensland.
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One of the things that is fun about an interview with Steve Jobs is how it seems to blow away a lot of the sinister mystique that surrounds the guy. We spend so much of our time reading, and (in our case) writing about what he thinks that we tend to get a distorted view of the man. Every now … Read More
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Steve Jobs will today participate in the eight D: All Things Digital (D8), a prominent high-tech and media conference. Apple (AAPL) CEO will be interviewed by Kara Swisher who in a blog post said: There is much to talk to Jobs about, obviously, including the new iPad, the mobile market and the iPhone, its tense relationship with Google (GOOG) and the … Read More


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Last night my friend and I were rolling home from the local taco bell and we were confronted by a 95ish mustang GT. He looked at me and flooded it once or twice but i ignored him for various reasons. (Limited to 7psi; Recent drag racing ticket) The GT then rolled ahead to my friend who was in his VR6 GTi. My friend took the challenge and from slow roll to about 100 he lost by about 1 car.
This is not so horrible seeing as his GTi is stock w/a chip on the way, and the stang had exhaust. The mustang rolls ahead after the race and throws the thumbs down to my friend once we were stoped at a traffic light. The stang owner then looked to me and said, "Why wouldn't you go?" I said, "I dont have the gas to waste on you." I then pulled away as the light was green.
About a mile up the road the mustang was back, and with a vengence. He rode 2 feet off my ass untill a space opened and he rolled up next to me and said, "Is that turbo?" I responded by blowing off. He lined up next to me at 45mph, still out to beat me...and i said screw it. I dropped from 4th to 2nd and simultaneously heard his exhaust roar.
Contrary to my previous assesment of the situation, i began walking away from him at an increasing rate. All the way up to around 120 where i was at least 5 cars ahead. Again, remember this is on half-boost, so i can only imagine what would happen if my car wasnt handicapped.
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The debate over whether Arsenal's fortunes are a consequence of Arsene Wenger's ill-judgement or simply misfortune resonates in the futures of three players likely to start against Olympiakos tonight.
Wenger's managerial prowess is perhaps under greater scrutiny now than at any other time after their worst start to a Premier League campaign in the Frenchman's 16 years at the club.
The departure of key players promotes the sense of decline and supporters' frustration aggravated by high ticket prices has left Wenger to defend his record amid accusations that the Gunners are stagnating.
There are many facets to the debate, not least whether he can still motivate and galvanise players. The likely line-up tonight is sufficiently altered to mask any wounds from Saturday's humbling by Swansea.
But Wenger's explanation that his players were jaded and in need of a break is only valid if the fringe players who replace them give an energetic and spirited display here in Piraeus and the rested then beat West Brom at Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
So Wenger must first entrust Andrey Arshavin, Maraouane Chamakh and Sebastien Squillaci with the task of restoring some pride in a reshuffled team to prove there is no squad-wise malaise hinting at deeper problems.
In their own way, each player represents a different strand of the argument assessing Wenger's success in the transfer market.
At a cost of £15million in January 2009, Arshavin stands as Arsenal's record transfer — Santi Cazorla actually cost £12m rather than the higher figure widely reported — and initially looked an astute purchase.
A superb first six months in England hinted at greatness but gradually teams worked him out, confidence evaporated and he became the shell of a player he is today. Mitigation comes in his preference for a central berth rather than his usual deployment on the left wing but it remains a mystery as to why a player so naturally gifted, intelligent and thoughtful has become so lost.
Wenger told the Russian playmaker he was surplus to requirements this summer yet he shunned a permanent return to former club Zenit St Petersburg to fight for his place, buoyed by the prospect of raising his family in London.
Chamakh had a similarly bright start, deputising admirably for Robin van Persie and Nicklas Bendtner with six goals in his first 12 matches before he was usurped and a combination of injury, indolence and disillusionment nullified his effectiveness.
As a free transfer from Bordeaux, the striker represented Wenger's much sought after value with a £60,000-a-week wage justifiable through the lack of a fee to bring him to north London. He was another offered an escape route in the summer but Turkish club Besiktas were unable (or unwilling) to match his wage demands to agree a loan spell.
Squillaci's Arsenal career never really took off. A £5m signing from Sevilla principally designed to provide cover, he rarely looked up to the task but, again, a generous wage repelled interested clubs and he remains on the books. Critics would argue such stagnation is indicative of a wider problem replicated throughout the squad.
Olympiakos have exited the Champions League already but locals claim Arsenal's visit is still an occasion to extract the best from their team.
The Greek side are 10 points clear in the Super League and have won their last eight home matches in all competitions. Motivation will not be an issue before a raucous home crowd.
"I would tell them not to be surprised by the commitment of Olympiakos because it is an historic club with huge pride, and for them to play against Arsenal will be an opportunity to show their quality," said Wenger. Tomas Rosicky's return from injury is a plus and several youngsters will be waiting on the bench for a chance to impress.
But with perhaps one more outing in next week's Capital One Cup quarter-final at Bradford to come, Arshavin, Chamakh and Squillaci hope to produce a performance to showcase their talents to other prospective buyers.
Before then, with top spot in Group B and the advantage of staging the second leg of their last-16 tie at home a possibility — Arsenal must win and Schalke drop points at home to Montpellier — Wenger needs them to perform for him.
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Being Green: High Praise, Blue Jeans, Solar and more - Ohlone College Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology in the News
Radio news reports by KGO Radio News reporter Greg Edmonds, January 31, 2008.
- Clip 1 (45 seconds): California Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi, State Senator Ellen Corbett, and Newark Mayor Dave Smith (mp3), (text transcript)
- Clip 2 (43 seconds): Newark Mayor Dave Smith (mp3), (text transcript)
Transcript of Clip 1
John Garamendi: You have set the bar right where it ought to be!
Reporter: California Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi offers high praise for the new health sciences and technology building on the Ohlone College campus in Newark. During today's dedication ceremony, visitors got to see and learn how beauty is coupled with a new brand of eco-friendly material.
Ellen Corbett: We're so proud about the blue jeans in the walls and [laugh] everything else.
Reporter: You heard right, State Senator Ellen Corbett commented on the used blue jeans being used as insulation in the walls. Newark Mayor Dave Smith tells us about some of the other devices.
Dave Smith: Our solar array on the roof which is the largest solar array in the Silicon Valley.
Reporter: This is considered to be a super green building and there are only 50 others like it - in the world. I'm Greg Edmonds, KGO Radio News.
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Reporter: This new science building meets the qualifications of a platinum green structure of which there are only 50 in the world.
Dave Smith: The furniture itself too is quite unique because some of it is up to 99% recyclable.
Reporter: Newark Mayor David Smith was involved with Ohlone College officials in the design and planning of this new science building. Above sits the largest solar array in the Silicon Valley and under ground…
Dave Smith: We have a geothermal element 26 miles of coils buried 12 feet deep into the ground that assists us through a series of heat pumps with our heating and cooling system.
Reporter: And this building is dressed in blue jeans.
Dave Smith: All the insulation in the walls is made of ground up denim that I call forever in blue jeans.
Reporter: I'm Greg Edmonds, KGO Radio News.
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Here is the latest collection of must-read articles for the weekend. We regularly publish these lists with what we hope is useful and interesting content for you. The topics vary but we try to include website monitoring, web performance, devops, and more.
This week we have selected articles on front-end latency, high-performance browser networking, and more.
This week's suggested reading
- Web Performance APIs Rapidly Become W3C Recommendations: Microsoft's IEBlog details the maturity level of all the specifications currently edited by the W3C Web Performance Working Group.
- Startup Lab workshop: Web Front-End Latency: Steve Souders talks about tools to measure site performance, how to identify bottlenecks, demonstrate automated site acceleration technologies, and review best practices for making your site scream.
- High Performance Browser Networking: Read an early version of Ilya Grigorik's upcoming book.
- Interview with Jason Fried of 37 Signals: Jason talks about his background, how 37 Signals started, startups, and much more.
- Very simple performance notifications using Pingdom and a Raspberry Pi: Robert May is using his Raspberry Pi, Ruby, and the Pingdom API for a rather different notifier.
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Recent legislation in Japan now allows courts to issue restraining orders against husbands who commit verbal abuse or utter threats against their wives. The court can order the abuser to stay away from the victim, the victim's relatives and even friends of the victim. There is now legal power to prohibit a perpetrator from phoning, e-mailing or committing any other form of harassment.
Despite what the rest of the world believes, there is sufficient evidence that many Japanese women do confront domestic violence in their daily lives. According to a survey conducted last year by the Cabinet Office, about 90% of victims of domestic violence suffered bodily injuries as well as psychological damage.
Information from The Asahi Shimbun