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A cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) culture is a laboratory test to look for bacteria, fungi, and viruses in the normally clear fluid that moves in the space around the spinal cord.
Culture - CSF; Spinal fluid culture; CSF culture
A sample of CSF is needed. This sample is usually taken with a lumbar puncture. This is called a spinal tap.
The sample is sent to the laboratory, where it is placed in a special dish (called a culture medium). The laboratory personnel watch to see if bacteria, fungi, or viruses grow in the dish. Growth means there is an infection.
For information on how to prepare for the procedure to obtain the CSF sample, see spinal tap.
For information on how it will feel to have a sample of CSF fluid removed, see spinal tap.
Your doctor may order this test if you have signs of an infection that affects the brain or nervous system. The test will help identify what is causing the infection. This will help your doctor decide on the best treatment.
A normal result means no bacteria, viruses, or fungi grew in the laboratory dish. This is called a negative result.
If bacteria are present, you may have bacterial meningitis. Other possible infections include tuberculosis and fungal infections. Some bacteria or viruses can also be detected using special tests.
Finding bacteria does not necessarily mean the infection is contagious, unless it is meningococcal meningitis. It may also include:
A laboratory culture poses no risk to you. For risks from the procedure done to get a CSF sample, see spinal tap.
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Swartz MN, Nath A. Meningitis: bacterial, viral, and other. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 420.
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peaches in custard?
"My whole life is an epic journey man, I mean who else do you know that listens to Enya whilst taking a dump?"
2 words....abomination
had this discussion the other day actually with my friend who likes pineapple on pizza. eurgh
man, when you're the nail, hang in there....until the day you become the hammer
Haha as I type I am cooking a homemade pizza with pineapple on it. Sue me!
What about a slice of pineapple on a gammon steak?
It's a good thing. It's how it should be.
all sorts of things are technically fruits that are vital for eastern cooking.
not a fan of sultanas and similar, butchinese cooking without peppers or mediteranean food without tomatoes isn't really possible.
citrus fruit is a big part of my cooking too.
Also, many things we think of as nuts or veg are technaically fruit.
Peas, beans, peanuts, cocnut.
Sorry, statement is a bit of a fail

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Kenny Chesney 'shocked' by Riley Cooper video
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Kenny Chesney says he's "as shocked as anyone" over the Riley Cooper video. The Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver was captured on film at Chesney's Philadelphia concert in June using the N-word while spouting off a threat against African-Americans at the show.
Chesney tells ESPN he finds Cooper's language "not only unacceptable" but "hateful beyond words." The country superstar says he invites players from teams in every city he visits, but admits he doesn't know "everything about every player" who comes to his shows. Cooper was at the concert as Chesney's guest to join him in singing his football anthem "Boys Of Fall." Cooper made his offensive remark off-stage.
The singer also says it "isn't fair" to judge all NFL players or Kenny Chesney fans on "one loud mouth." He says he's found football players to be among the most inspiring and generous people he's met.
Chesney adds that Cooper's behavior "doesn't reflect" his attitude or that of his band or his crew, explaining that his music is "about living life, loving life, and loving everybody - no matter who they are."
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Tar Heel of the Week Meg Zomorodi is Dedicated to Improving End-of-Life CareDecember 5, 2011 | In Faculty, News, Research, SON Media Coverage Tags: end-of-life, Meg Zomorodi, nursing, Tar Heel of the Week, teaching
Meg Zomorodi's mother prepped her to be a nurse from a young age – sharing the gory details of her own days in the emergency room and teaching her the nuts and bolts of the human body.
But it was her mother's sudden death early in Zomorodi's nursing career that did the most to shape her future path. Zomorodi emerged from the traumatic experience eager to improve the way nurses help critically ill patients and their families.
"She even taught me in her death how I could be a better nurse," Zomorodi says. "I think of her in everything I do."
Zomorodi has centered her career on improving end-of-life care – as a nurse, researcher and teacher. She trains future nurses as a professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, where she also helped establish a scholarship in her mother's name. More recently, she has led an initiative there to carve out new roles for nurses meant to improve patient care.
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BREVARD, N.C.- Lincoln Memorial's Michelle Hunter notched two goals while the Brevard College offense was shutout on Saturday afternoon in a South Atlantic Conference match at Brevard Soccer Field in Brevard, N.C.
The Tornados (3-5-1, 0-3-1 SAC) were shutout for the second time in three matches while seeing their winless streak reach six. The Railsplitters (6-2-1, 4-1 SAC) continued their recent success against BC by winning their six consecutive match while winning their second road match on the year.
"Our girls came to play. They played well," said assistant coach Marissa Muller. "But the last two minutes, LMU kept pushing it to us and capitalized on their opportunities."
The Railsplitters drew blood in the 30th minute when Hunter netted her first of goal of the day following a cross from Michelle Allen. Hunter chipped it in from nine yards out to give LMU a lead it'd never relinquish.
Lincoln Memorial delivered the knockout blow in the 87th minute when it saw Nicole McKinney corral up a rebound off of the crossbar and slip it past the Tornados' Brittany Webster.
The Railsplitters concluded the scoring less than two minutes later when Hunter found the back of the net following a 12-yard blast.
Sarah Fonger and Clair Deese paced the Tornado offense with three and two shots, respectively.
"She (Deese) is one player that is always looking to improve, she asks questions and she listens," said Muller. "She's a great player and her game was on today."
Lincoln Memorial held the advantage in shots, 18-7, including a 14-5 mark in the second half. Webster collected four saves while the Railsplitters Kayla Stephen stopped two. Hunter led both teams with six shots while teammate McKinney had five.
The Tornados look to bounce back Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. when it welcomes Tusculum in a South Atlantic Conference bout in Brevard, N.C.
Lincoln Memorial (6-2-1, 4-1 SAC) vs. Brevard College (3-5-1, 0-3-1 SAC)
Date: Oct 05, 2013 Attendance: 87
Weather: 69 degrees, sunny w few clouds
Goals by period 1
2 Tot
Lincoln Memorial.... 1 2 - 3
Brevard College..... 0 0 - 0
1. 30:58 LMU Michelle Hunter (Michelle Allen) - chip over goalie following cross from 9
2. 87:53 LMU Nicole McKinney (1) (unassisted) - rebound off the cross bar
3. 89:46 LMU Michelle Hunter (2) (unassisted) - blast from 12 yards out past goalie
Shots: Lincoln Memorial 18, Brevard College 7
Saves: Lincoln Memorial 2 (Kayla Stephens 2), Brevard College 5
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Utah's members of Congress have talked incessantly about the need to cut federal spending and now they have to do it in their own offices. Under sequestration, their personal office budgets are going to be cut between 8 and 11 percent.
While the White House is warning that its staffers face furloughs, Utah's members of Congress say their employees are not going to face any pay cuts. But that doesn't mean the offices haven't felt any impacts.
Rep. Rob Bishop has decided to leave a couple of positions open, while Sen. Mike Lee is asking his chief of staff to do double duty as his district director for a few more months to save salary. A handful of people have left Sen. Orrin Hatch's office in the past few months and at least three positions are being eliminated.
Hatch spokesman Matt Harakal argues the cuts were organization changes that shouldn't hurt the office's performance.
"We have been and will continue to be responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars while still serving Utahns in the way they have come to expect from Senator Hatch and his office," he said.
Droning on about drones • Sen. Mike Lee participated in an old-school filibuster this week, joining Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who held the floor for nearly 13 hours to talk about drone policy. Lee mentioned a leaked white paper that summarized the position of the Obama administration, but before he jumped into the substance of his argument he ruminated on the color of the document.
"I always thought that was an interesting phrase, 'white paper.' I don't know why they feel the need to call it that, why they don't just call it a paper," he said on the Senate floor. "Normally, we don't have legal analyses or other important documents which are written on green paper, orange paper or any other color of paper. Nonetheless they call it a white paper."
We note, however, that for a senator with a pocket Constitution, Lee should probably know that America's most important documents the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights were all written on parchment, which at the time was treated animal skin. They're not white, for the record.
Internal affairs • Rep. Rob Bishop made the list of 10 members who House Speaker John Boehner placed on Congress' version of internal affairs the Ethics Committee. It's quite possibly the least desired committee assignment on the Hill. Think about it, who wants to police their colleagues?
Bishop isn't saying anything about his new post. That may be because, while many see the ethics panel as the rotten tomatoes of assignments, Boehner has served him up plenty of plums, too. Bishop still leads the Public Lands Subcommittee, returned to his spot on the Armed Services Committee and is on the powerful Rules Committee, which decides what bills go to the floor and under what restrictions.
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LISTEN: Andrew Beyer releases 'Perth' & 'Mirth Mobile'
Andrew Beyer has been having a busy, but great 2013. With the release of his iTunes #1 electronic album If It Were You, We'd Never Leave, Andrew is back with two new very anticipated tracks on Anjunabeats, "Perth," and "Mirth Mobile."
Listen to Andrew Beyer's Presents Drumcode every Sunday night at midnight on Evolution
"Perth" embodies a delicate vintage trance sound, before exploding into a big room track, inspired by Above & Beyond's Australian tour this year.
Andrew goes a little harder with "Mirth Mobile." The electro house track is sure to make the crowd jump during peak time.
[Buy "Perth" and "Mirth Mobile" on Beatport]
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The Exploratory: STEAM Festival at Playa Vista
Friends of Playa Vista School
Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM (PST)
Who's Going
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Event Details
The Exploratory and Friends of Playa Vista School
2013 STEAM Festival
Join us for an afternoon of creativity and fun! This event is open to everyone. Kids of all ages are invited to explore their creativity through the following hands on projects based on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed for Chinese New Year, Year of the Snake. Please share this event with your family, friends and neighbors!
Wind Tunnel Lanterns Project
Using recycled materials, children will make flying contraptions that fly out of the wind tube and also hover inside the tube. This project illustrates principles of wind and flight
Year of the Snake Project
Using motors, batteries and switches, the children will make robotic snakes that vibrate and create motion. They will also have the opportunity to build a maze for their creations.
Battling Judo Bots
Using craft sticks the children will create martial arts bots
Giant Angry Dragons Catapult
Children develop engineering concepts by building up target structures with dragons and use a large catapult and test different angles to knock down dragons.
Kid's Wristband (access to all projects):
Pre-sale: $30 per child (payment must be received by Feb 4, 2013)
$35 per child (payments received after Feb 4 and at the door)
Lunch $5 per person
(includes slice pizza, fruit, cookie and water or juice)
$10 Material Fee*
*only applies if children take finished projects home
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Adults and children under 3 are free.
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The proceeds from this event benefit Playa Vista Elementary School.
Thanks for your support!
About The Exploratory
At The Exploratory, we believe that creative learning is innately born in every human being and that a sustainable future depends upon our children being confidently armed with the tools to harness imagination to create innovative solutions.
Our MISSION is to provide children opportunities to sustain the love of discovery, celebrate the rigors of inquisitive, joyful learning and become students of innovation, prepared to solve future global challenges.
The Exploratory consists of many endeavors to immerse children in the joys of inquiry and play based learning experiences through Tinkering and Making. Through our non-profit organization, we bring Making and Tinkering to schools and community events with our MakeMobile, raise funds to install maker spaces for young children in preschools, elementary schools, churches and youth centers in underprivileged areas of Greater Los Angeles.
We believe that Making and Tinkering is the just the beginning of engaging students in STEAM subjects. We are educators with experience in integrated Inquiry and Project -based learning who support teachers by bringing our Making and Tinkering expertise to their curriculum.
Our programs incorporate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) subjects into inquiry-based experiences to build the skills children need to become innovative thinkers.
We empower children to use their natural curiosity, take risks, make mistakes, dive into exploration and soar into adventure. The Exploratory prepares children for an unknown future where innovation, communication, creation and flexible thinking skills are said to be key to success
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Centerpointe Club Great Room
6200 Playa Vista Drive
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Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM (PST)
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Tuesday August 6th, 2013 12:45am
Update: An 11th-hour budget compromise late Friday night prevented the government shutdown. There will be no cancellations. An Army spokesperson confirmed that today's game against Bucknell is scheduled to play. The prior story is below.
If the United States government shuts down because of budget disagreements between Democrats and Republicans, lacrosse fans could suffer.
Army and Navy both announced on their athletics websites Friday that if the government shuts down at midnight Friday into Saturday, all sporting events would be canceled during the shutdown.
Army hosts Bucknell on Saturday. That game would be canceled, under orders of the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense.
The Army website says all canceled games will be rescheduled to an appropriate time.
The Midshipmen are scheduled to host Army on Saturday, April 16. Click here for the Naval Academy's release.
There was no release on the Air Force athletics website, but Christian Swezey confirmed the same news for Air Force while at the Maryland-Navy game Friday night.
The last government shutdowns, in 1995 and 1996, lasted from Nov. 14-19, 1995 and Dec. 16, 1995 to Jan. 6, 1996.


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Satara, (PTI): At least 10 persons were killed and 35 others injured on Monday night when a tourist bus going to Gujarat fell off a bridge on the Pune-Satara road near the Khambatki Ghat.
The incident occurred at around 10:30pm when the bus heading to Gujarat overturned, apparently while negotiating a sharp gradient.
When other vehicles stopped to rescue the passengers trapped in the bus, a speeding container dashed into four vehicles causing a pile-up.
The rescue operations are over and the injured were rushed to Khandala primary health center and a private hospital in Shirval, said Khandala police inspector Shridhar Jadhav.
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LISTEN: Miranda Lambert debuts new single
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Miranda Lambert is sharing her latest work with her fans. On Wednesday the country star unveiled her new single, "Automatic."
Miranda has said "Automatic" is an autobiographical song in which she's remembering what life was like when she was younger.
The track is the lead-off single from the singer's upcoming fifth album, which is expected to arrive later this year.


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Get an overview of this hotelRiverfront hotel in Wuppertal with free parking
Popular property highlights
Situated on a river, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Wuppertal Dance Theater, Friedrich Engels House, and Museum for Early Industrialization. Botanischer Garten and Skulpturenpark Waldfrieden are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Hotel Features
A snack bar/deli, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-in, express check-out, and free newspapers are onsite.
Room Amenities
All rooms are individually decorated and feature free WiFi, free wired Internet, and free newspapers. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find LCD TVs with satellite channels, and other amenities include premium bedding and rainfall showerheads.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. This Wuppertal hotel also offers multilingual staff, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Amical Hotel is a smoke-free property.
- Number of floors - 2
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free newspapers in lobby
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- Express check-in
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- Total number of rooms - 40
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- Rollaway/extra beds are available.
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
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- Early check-in fee: EUR 15
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The fundamental attribution error, also known as correspondence bias or the attribution effect, is a cognitive bias that unduly favors personality or internally based explanations of behavior over situational or externally based explanations. For example, if someone does poorly on a test you might consider the following explanations: that the person is not intelligent, that she or he did not study adequately, or some other factor based on individual responsibility. However, if you are this person who received a poor grade you are more likely to cite situational or external factors such as the difficulty of the test or lack of sleep. Much work has been done to explain this phenomenon and to figure out ways to reduce this error; however, until now little research has been conducted on the role religious ideas might play in this bias. [Read more…]


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FOS11 Chat Program Online Community Support GroupMaking Changes
Often, when people live through traumatic events part of this experience leads to inward reflection and positive changes or shifts in their lives. It seems that this comes from a desire for new life experiences and even sometimes a will to overcome fears and anxiety -- to take a "leap of faith" and try a new way of being and living. Has this happened to you? Do you feel like it may be happening now? Are you frustrated because there are things you want to change but find that you are still fighting old fears or new fears?
During tomorrow's chat, we will explore this idea of making changes after living through traumatic events and suffering. A resource that we have found insightful on this topic is the recently published book, U-Turn: What If You Woke Up One Morning and Realized You Were Living the Wrong Life? by Bruce Grierson. Donna Gaffney, the Chat Facilitator, will share some of the ideas and passages in this book during the chat as points of discussion.
This online chat session will provide 9/11 victims' families, survivors, first responders, and others affected by the attacks at the Pentagon, the World Trade Center, and Shanksville the opportunity to discuss issues and topics of importance in a safe, supportive environment. As a reminder, all participants must be FOS11 members (click here to learn about membership). Dr. Donna Gaffney, a licensed mental health professional and noted trauma specialist, will facilitate the chat.
Please join the chat tomorrow, May 16th. Log-in is from 7:45 - 8:00pm EDT and the Chat will start at 8pm promptly.
To enroll click here: https://www.familiesofseptember11.org/chat2/membership_form.asp?chatID=51607
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Australian TV Interview with Activist/Engineer John Bursill - Talking About AE911Truth.org
October 31, 2010
From the YouTube notes: Many Kind Thanks to TVS (CH 31, Digital CH44) and "Yianni's City Life" for their co-operation in AIRING John Bursill, Spokesperson for 9/11 Truth in Australia. This was the First TV Program BRAVE enough in AUSTRALIA to give a "Balanced" presentation on the "9/11 Tragedy" that has affected us all.
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Brevard, N.C.- The Brevard women's tennis team defeated the Mars Hill College Lions 5-2 in a South Atlantic Conference match Wednesday afternoon at the Hart Tennis Center.
BC won both doubles matches that were contested as Michelle Prata and Claire Dillman dropped MHC's Tatiana Dualiby and Marian Pinate 8-3 on the first doubles court, while Katie Ouellette and Elise Labus came through with an 8-3 win over Anna Rickenbaker and Natalie Hilbig on the second doubles court.
Michelle Prata took a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Rickenbaker on the second doubles court, and Labus and Nirvana Silva also earned singles victories for BC. Labus worked a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Hilbig on singles court four while Nirvana Silva defeated Aly Jones 6-2, 6-2 on the fifth singles court.
Brevard improves to 4-13 overall and 2-6 in South Atlantic Conference matches.
The Tornados will close out the regular season as they host Carson-Newman at the McCoy Tennis Complex for Senior Day.


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Jefferson City, Tenn. - The Brevard College softball team was unable to take down the third seed, Catawba College, in the 2011 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Softball Tournament on Thursday morning. Catawba hit a pair of grand slams in the first two innings to jump out to an early lead and Brevard was unable to claw their way back into the game as they fell 11-2.
With the win, Catawba advances to Friday's winner's bracket final at 1:30 p.m. Brevard will face the winner of No. 4 Tusculum and No. 8 Lincoln Memorial on Thursday afternoon at 4:30 p.m.
Catawba improves to 31-17, while Brevard falls to 29-20.
The Indians put up five runs in the first and six runs in the second to blow the game open early at 11-0.
Catawba took a quick 1-0 lead as Carly Sabat (Warren, Ohio) lead off the bottom of the first with a triple to right center. She would score on a sacrifice fly by Amanda Terry (Cordova, N.C.) to shallow center.
The Indians would do the rest of their damage in the inning with two outs. Singles by Alli Justice (Bishopville, Md.) and Kourtni Hester (Waldorf, Md.) and a walk to Tara Gibbs (Waynesville, N.C.) set the stage for the game's first grand slam.
Indians shortstop Lauren Lewis (Concord, N.C.) drilled an offering from Brevard starter Martika Elmore (Fayetteville, N.C.) just inside the left field foul pole to clear the bases and move Catawba ahead 5-0.
Catawba would put the game out of reach an inning later.
Sabat delivered her second hit in as many innings, a single to left, and Sara Santoli (Nesconset, N.Y.) reach on a Brevard error to give Catawba runners at first and second with no outs. Terry would bunt to move the runners up. Elmore would induce an RBI-ground out from Kayla Meyers (Bryson City, N.C.) before walking the next two batters to load the bases for Hester.
Hester would deliver with a line-drive grand slam into the trees in right center to give Catawba a 10-0 lead.
Lewis would hit her second home run of the game, and third of the season, later in the second. A solo blast off of BC's Alyssia Miller (Davie, Fla.) to centerfield.
Brevard cut into the lead with two runs in the top of the third.
A double by Kayla Clemens (Sebring, Fla.) and singles by Elmore and Chelsi Mallory (Mechanicsville, Va.) helped the Tornados to cut it to the game's final margin at 11-2.
Starter Brittany Murray (Asheboro, N.C.) picked up the win for Catawba to improve to 14-9. Elmore took the loss for BC and falls to 17-11.
Lewis finished 2-for-2 with two home runs and a team-high five RBIs. Hester also had two hits and four RBIs.


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Blogger Dean Garrison provides a well-reasoned and impassioned argument for defending the liberty of this Republic with all necessary lethal force against those who would undermine both the Constitution and natural rights.
We are a constitutional republic, not a democracy, and we do not bow to mob rule, even if the mob are wearing $1,000 suits.
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PITTSBURGH, July 15, 2010 - The American Cable Association urged the Federal Communications Commission to move cautiously in seeking a successor to the CableCARD to ensure that independent cable operators and other small business entities are not burdened by disproportionate regulatory mandates.
"With the FCC shifting away from strict reliance on the CableCARD regime -- a costly experiment that almost all acknowledge has been a failure -- ACA recommends that the FCC carefully move forward in crafting new ways to promote the retail sale of affordable navigation devices as ACA members want to avoid retrofitting their systems with expensive new software and capital equipment," ACA President and CEO Matthew M. Polka said.
For several years, ACA has urged the FCC to relax CableCARD rules to allow ACA members to deploy less expensive set-top boxes, advancing the migration from analog-to-digital networks while freeing up bandwidth needed to increase broadband download speeds for millions of consumers in rural America.
In July 13 comments, ACA raised no objection to the FCC Notice of Inquiry's (NOI) effort to finding a solution that would promote competition in both the wholesale and retail markets for navigation devices, as envisioned by the 1996 Telecommunications Act, or that would lower costs for multichannel video programming distributions. In the NOI, the FCC has specifically proposed to replace the CableCARD with the "AllVid" concept.
The "AllVid" concept involves an adapter that communicates with a cable, phone or satellite multichannel video service, which would perform only the tuning and security decryption functions specific to a particular provider. A "smart video device" would then connect to the adapter through an open standard, and would perform navigation functions, including the presentation of programming guides and search functionality.
ACA has no view on the specifics of the "AllVid" concept at this time, but the trade group expressed concern that the "AllVid" concept could require ACA members to make substantive - and costly - changes to their equipment and operations, including, but not limited to, new physical connections, communication protocols and authentication requirements, and content encoding.
"The FCC must recognize that any new requirements under the 'AllVid' approach could come with large per-headend or per-customer costs, which will be disproportionately higher for smaller operators," Polka said. "This is problematic because the typical ACA member with thousands rather than millions of subscribers simply does not have the luxury of a large customer base that can readily absorb escalating fixed costs imposed by regulation."
ACA is hopeful that the FCC will not repeat the mistakes of the CableCARD era and will instead consider new rules that won't force ACA members to divert valuable capital resources away from the deployment of advanced services, including broadband, in rural and smaller markets.
About the American Cable Association
Based in Pittsburgh, the American Cable Association is a trade organization representing nearly 900 smaller and medium-sized, independent cable companies who provide broadband services for more than 7.6 million cable subscribers primarily located in rural and smaller suburban markets across America. Through active participation in the regulatory and legislative process in Washington, D.C., ACA's members work together to advance the interests of their customers and ensure the future competitiveness and viability of their business. For more information, visit http://www.americancable.org/
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INTERVIEW: Bobbi Brown and Kate Upton Chat About New Partnership
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Our official Morning Show lifestyle and beauty expert Bobbi Brown has announced that Kate Upton will be the new face of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics!
The campaign will begin later this year in July. Kate replaces actress Katie Holmes, who is the current face of the brand. Ms. Upton, 21, is the first blonde to represent Bobbi Brown Cosmetics.
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CLAREMONT - The dispute between Golden State Water Co. and the city has reached the point where they can't even agree on getting together for a meeting.
The latest chapter in the dispute came Thursday when City Manager Tony Ramos said there had been no new developments over a meeting with the water company.
Ramos said water company officials "said they would get back to us."
When reached late Friday, Golden State spokesman Peter DeMarco said the city had not responded to its requests for a meeting.
"We're awaiting response to our letter on Dec. 20 which offered up possible meeting dates," DeMarco said.
A copy of the letter, sent to the city's attorney, Kendall H. MacVey of Best Best & Krieger, by water company lawyer George M. Soneff, says the water company could host a meeting with the city at its San Dimas offices on Jan. 14, 15, 24 and 25.
Golden State's letter was in response to Claremont's Dec. 11 letter from Ramos, which asked for a meeting between the two sides with attorneys.
"If the purpose of our letter was to accept that invitation, then I do not see how the presence of attorneys (i.e., you and me) at the meeting would be helpful," Golden State's letter reads.
The letter emphasizes Golden State's unwillingness to sell its Claremont assets.
"Moreover, the recent study by Dr. Rodney Smith - an expert in water resources economics, and longtime Claremont resident and Economics Professor at Claremont McKenna College - demonstrates that even if the system were for sale, it would be extremely unwise for the city to purchase the system.
"Residents would be obliged to repay enormous debt that would drive up water rates for decades and would potentially hamper other important functions, such as school district funding. Additionally, the city would face operational and managerial challenges in running a water system that it is unprepared to meet.
"In light of the above, Golden State is happy to meet with Claremont officials to discuss ways in which it can forge a partnership with the city to better serve residents - a meeting that does not require participation of attorneys."
On Dec. 18, Golden State released a feasibility study by a water expert it paid for that said the water company's local assets are worth as much as $204 million.
Two groups, the League of Women Voters of the Claremont Area and the Claremonters Against Outrageous Water Rates, remain dismayed about the consultant's estimate.
"They hired Rodney Smith, who once taught at Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, to write that analysis of the Golden State Water System and all the difficulty cities would have going through eminent domain," said the League of Women Voters' Freeman Allen. "All the costs and the scary things. They carefully avoided mentioning the other side (of the argument). It's terrible but expected."
"They're using our rates to fight us," said Hal Hargrave of the Claremonters Against Outrageous Water Rates. "Our excessive rates are going to pay for these hired guns, these hired lobbyists, these hired groups to fight against us."
Claremont officials issued a news release two days after the feasibility study saying the water company's lobbyists and consultants were misleading residents.
City officials have been at odds with the San Dimas-based water company for some time after it asked the Public Utilities Commission to approve a rate increase of more than 24 percent for 2013 and additional increases in 2014 and 2015.
A negotiated settlement resulted in Claremont's 11,000 customers and ratepayers receiving a 15.1 percent rate hike in 2013, 2 percent more in 2014 and 1.8 percent in 2015.
In November, Claremont officials sent an initial offer of more than $54 million to purchase the company's local assets but Golden State officials have said no.
Reach Wes at via email, call him at 909-483-8549, or find him on Twitter @ClaremontNow.


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ultraben wrote:Hi Christopher,
Sorry for the late reply.
The "Thamma" in "Thammachart" is the same as the the Thai word for Dhamma.
Dhamma = Tham (ธรรม) - also spelt Thamma (ธรรมะ)
Nature = Thammachart (ธรรมชาติ)
In the talk "Thammachart" is used to refer to the natural world/nature ( no hidden meanings if that is what you mean? )
The translation is not word for word in parts - but seems ok.
Kind regards,
Traditionally the Eightfold Path is taught with eight steps such as Right Understanding, Right Speech, Right Concentration, and so forth. But the true Eightfold Path is within us-two eyes, two ears, two nostrils, a tongue, and a body. These eight doors are our entire Path and the mind is the one that walks on the Path. Know these doors, examine them, and all the dharmas will be revealed.The heart of the path is SO simple. No need for long explanations. Give up clinging to love and hate, just rest with things as they are. That is all I do in my own practice.Do not try to become anything. Do not make yourself into anything. Do not be a meditator. Do not become enlightened. When you sit, let it be. When you walk, let it be. Grasp at nothing. Resist nothing.Of course, there are dozens of meditation techniques to develop samadhi and many kinds of vipassana. But it all comes back to this-just let it all be. Step over here where it is cool, out of the battle.Why not give it a try? Do you dare?
- Ajahn Chah
gavesako wrote:An interesting account of living with Ajahn Chah as a 12 year old novice:
http://www.abhayagiri.org/reflections/a ... g-por-chah
"Don't view your inner world with pessimism.
But also don't just view your inner world with optimism.
See the world in-line with what is true
because this world has both day and night.
View the world so as to see the benefits of both sides.
That, is Right View (Sammaditthi)."
-Luang Por Chah
Sanjay PS wrote:It is abundantly clear while reading through the discourses of Venerable Ajahn Chah , that he was living Dhamma , and had mastered and perfected the Noble Eight Fold path to its very pinnacle .
Sometime ago i came across knowing about the difficult last years that Venerable Ajan Chah , went through . As i walked down a strewn garden path , recollecting that what i had read , there was salt trickling down the eyes , the drops were not due to any sadness or pain in knowing this , but rather a confidence in the Noble Eight Fold Path , and the trail blazing life lived by the Venerable One . Unshakeable is the confidence of the Triple Gem .
It is said , Wisdom is to know things in different ways , all the gem studded discourses of the Venerable Ajahn Chah , point out such .
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Spelt Raisin Bread
I was looking over asmartmouth.com and I just can't believe we have never posted a yeast bread in the history of the blog. It seems impossible to me. Bread baking is such an intrinsic part of my life. I have been baking my own bread since I was 16, not all the time, but often. In recent history I don't think that I have bought a loaf of bread in the last two years. We always bake our own. Last Christmas Matt and Anjuli gave me my own flour mill so now I can even grind my own flour. If I had the land I would probably grow my own grain.15 Comments » Keep reading »


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Ivy League Release
PHILADELPHIA – The Ivy League on Tuesday released its list of student-athletes for 2012-13 Academic All-Ivy honors in its fall sports. The 80 men and women – 10 of which are from Penn – were starters or key reserves on an officially recognized varsity team, with 3.0 or better cumulative grade point averages. Each institution nominated five men and women from its eligible student-athletes.
Senior Joe Bonadies earned first-team All-Ivy accolades for the Penn football team and anchored an offensive line that featured two rushers among the top 10 in the Ivy League, including Lyle Marsh, who finished the season with three-straight 100-yard rushing performances. For the second straight season, Bonadies started all 10 games for the Quakers at right tackle, where he protected the blindside of starting quarterback Billy Ragone.
Junior Olivia Chang enjoyed a stellar fall campaign, highlighted at the ECAC Championships where she shared individual medalist honors with Dartmouth's Sarah Knapp. She later placed fifth overall at the Sacred Heart Fall Classic, helping the Quakers to the team title at that event. For the fall, she had a 78.6 stroke average in seven tournament rounds.
Alex Dayneka was a captain and first-team All-Ivy selection in women's soccer this fall. She was one of the anchors behind a stalwart defense that allowed just 16 goals (0.98 goals-against average) and posted six shutouts. As a team, Penn was alive for the Ivy League title right up until the final match and went 9-6-1 overall.
One of Penn's co-captains, Jonny Dolezal slid into the middle of Penn's defensive unit and helped Penn begin a new era of defense. An honorable mention All-Ivy selection, Dolezal scored his first career goal against New Hampshire, and added two assists along the way. His second helper of the season came on the game-winning goal in the season finale, part of a 3-1 win over Harvard.
Sol Eskenazi is the reigning ITA Northeast Region and Ivy League rookie of the year. She followed up her stellar freshman year with an outstanding fall season in 2012. In doubles action, she posted a 12-6 overall record. She teamed up with freshman Sonya Latycheva and the two went 10-2. They flew through the ITA Northeast Regional Double Championship, winning the title and earning an automatic bid to the ITA Indoor National Championships. The pair went 2-2, advancing all the way to the consolation semifinals. On the singles' side, Eskenazi won seven matches, advancing to the round of 16 at the ITA Northeast Regional Championships and winning the Cissie Leary Invitational consolation bracket. She was also named an ITA Scholar-Athlete in 2011.
Senior Mike Kiley was an integral part of the men's cross country team this fall, lining up in every race for the Quakers. He hit his stride in midseason, scoring for Penn in the team's final three races. His time of 24:49.3 at Heptagonals put him at 36th overall and was well over a minute lower than from just a season ago. He ended the year 54th at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional, finishing the 10K in 31:49, which put him second on the team.
Scott Lopano played in every Penn game over the past four seasons, and was first-team All-Ivy this year at the punter position. He finished with a school record 198 career punts and 7,683 career punt yards. In 2012, the Quakers led the Ivy League in punting as Lopano averaged a collegiate-best 41.0 yards per punt. Of his 60 punts, none were blocked, 23 were pinned inside the 20 -- a career high -- and eight were of 50 or more yards, including a 67-yarder against Villanova. He also forced 23 fair catches and three of his nine kickoffs went for touchbacks.
Whit Shaw was a two-time team captain for the sprint football team and earned a total of seven All-CSFL selections during his career. In 2012 he earned his third career first-team All-CSFL wide receiver selection. He led the Quakers in receptions (33) and receiving yards (488), and led the CSFL with 10 touchdowns. He was also name first-team All-CSFL "All-Purpose" for his all-around exploits. Along with being a receiver, Shaw was a defensive back. He tied for the CSFL-lead with four interceptions, broke up seven passes, and made 15 tackles. The senior also earned honorable mention honors as a special teams kick returner.
The NCAA Division I leader in digs per set (6.56), Dani Shepherd was named first-team All-Ivy for the second year running and was bestowed the honor of Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year in the award's first year of existence. Behind Shepherd's outstanding performance, Penn as a team led the nation in digs per set (21.53), and allowed opponents to hit only .168, second-best in the Ivy League.
Carly Sokach was one of just five Penn players to start every game, playing all 17 in goal. She was third in the Ivy League with 122 saves. Sokach was a rock in net for the Quakers, posting a 2.92 goals against average and .705 save percentage. She made 10 or more saves in six of her 17 starts, including a career-high 15 saves against second-ranked Princeton in the final game of the season.


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BREVARD, N.C.-The Brevard College softball team swept a doubleheader from Lincoln Memorial University to win their fourth straight game on Thursday afternoon, earning a walk-off 5-4 victory in the 8th of game one before taking game two 5-4.
Game 1: Brevard 3, LMU 2
Ally Davenport worked a bases-loaded walk with two outs to force in the game-winning run for the Tornados in the 8th inning of the 3-2 win.
Kinsey Parrish, who scored the game-winning run for BC, was placed on second to start the 8th per international tie breaker rules. Brittany Fowler moved Parrish to third with a sacrifice bunt before a strikeout put BC down to their final out.
Emily Boykin worked a walk before the Railsplitters intentionally walked Michelle Ray to load the bases for Davenport.
Brevard starter Jamie Hrobak (W, 11-8) limited LMU to two runs while striking out eight in the complete-game effort. The sophomore worked around the runner placed on second in the 8th for LMU, recording an out on a sacrifice bunt and a strikeout before LMU's Kelly Dreier was called out for leaving third early on a pitch to end the inning.
Parrish tied the game at 2-2 in the bottom of the 7th with a two-out single to center to score Alyssa Miller.
Game 2: Brevard 5, LMU 4
The Tornados used late offense to take game two, breaking a 4-4 tie in the 6th after Alyssa Miller doubled and scored on an LMU throwing error.
The Railsplitters grabbed three runs in the 2nd and another in the 4th to tie the game at 4-4 after BC put up four runs in the opening frame.
The Tornados took a 4-0 lead in the top of the 1st on a hit and four walks, and also benefited from a Railsplitter fielding error and an illegal pitch by starter Amanda Snow.
Boykin, Kinny Davis, and Ray drew bases-loaded walks to collect RBI's before Boykin scored on an illegal pitch to make it 4-0.
Hrobak (W, 12-8) tossed 3.2 scoreless in relief of Alyssa Miller to keep the game tied, and pitched around a leadoff single to close the door in the 7th.
The Torandos look to stay hot as they continue their homestand on Saturday with a doubleheader against Wingate.


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Undergraduate students are recognized each semester for high academic achievement by being named to the Dean s List. The minimum requirements are: 3.5 GPA; completion of twelve FSU credit hours or more of graded coursework at the 100 level or higher.
Dean s List recognition for a part-time student is based on the following criteria: the student must have accumulated at least twelve FSU credit hours of graded coursework at the 100 level or higher with a 3.5 semester GPA and a 3.3 cumulative GPA.


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Have you had your baby shower yet? If so, did you get a lot of stuff?
My baby shower is this weekend (10-6) and I am starting to worry a little bit, I registered for about 40 items, and only 5 things have been purchased.....i know some people do not buy off of the registry, but I am really getting worried.....AND to top it off, a ton of people have not RSVP'd, so I am worried that hardly no one is gonna come!! Is it super selfish that I am worried about this??
How did your showers go? did you get a lot of stuff from your registry?
How much stuff are you planning on buying on your own??


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All Featured Highlights: Employment Strategies
- Apr 27, 2015 | Randi Hall Subsidized Employment Programs: Goals and Design Read Online
- Apr 17, 2015 | Kisha Bird, Anna Cielinski, Judy Mortrude, and David Socolow Promoting Economic and Career Success for Low-Income Youth and Adults: A Preview of the Proposed WIOA Regulations This paper summarizes several key priority topics in the proposed WIOA regulations to help state and local policymakers, advocates, and practitioners leverage opportunities. Download PDF
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Resolved for 2014: Renew Jobless Benefits for the Long-Term Unemployed
During the final days of 2013, 1.3 million jobless workers and their families were cut off from federal extended unemployment benefits as a result of congressional inaction. These benefits help long-term unemployed workers make ends meet while they search for work in a tough job market.Read Online
- May 29, 2013 | Elizabeth Lower-Basch New Research Shows Value of Subsidized Employment Programs to Employers, Employees On May 21, CLASP and the National Transitional Jobs Network (NTJN) hosted a webinar featuring Mark Elliott and Anne Roder of Mobility, presenting on new research they have conducted on the value of subsidized employment programs. Read Online
- May 21, 2013 | CLASP and National Transitional Jobs Network Webinar: New Research on Subsidized Employment This webinar will feature Mark Elliott and Anne Roder of Mobility, discussing findings from their forthcoming report on worker and employer experiences with subsidized employment programs. In this study, funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, Mobility examined the implementation of subsidized employment programs in five locations and conducted an employer survey, focus groups with participants, and reviewed wage and program participation data in order to uncover the benefits and challenges of participation for employers and workers. They found that both employers and workers benefited from these programs. Read Online
- Apr 12, 2013 | Neil Ridley President's Budget Calls for Pathways Back to Work Fund The President's budget blueprint released on Wednesday calls for Congress to support employment and job training opportunities for the long-term unemployed and low-income adults and youth through the Pathways Back to Work Fund. Even as the economy recovers, too many unemployed workers and individuals with low education and skill levels face a difficult job market. This legislative proposal, which was introduced as part of the American Jobs Act, builds on the successful, two-year program funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that provided jobs for about 260,000 people in 39 states and the District of Columbia. Read Online
- Apr 05, 2013 | CLASP and National Transitional Jobs Network Recorded Webinar: Where's the Money? Innovative City and State Funding Approaches to Supporting Transitional Jobs & Subsidized Employment Programs The webinar is the first of a series that highlights the joint paper by the National Transitional Jobs Network at Heartland Alliance and the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP). Innovative City and State Funding Approaches to Supporting Subsidized Employment and Transitional Jobs provides suggestions and examples of innovative funding strategies for subsidized job programs to cities, states, and other public-sector entities that are considering or have decided to implement or expand subsidized employment programming. Read Online
- Mar 19, 2013 | Chris Warland and Melissa Young, National Transitional Jobs Network and Elizabeth Lower-Basch, CLASP Innovative City and State Funding Approaches to Supporting Subsidized Employment and Transitional Jobs A new paper from the National Transitional Jobs Network and CLASP provides strategies and makes recommendations on leveraging and blending multiple sources of funding to support subsidized employment programs. In addition to highlighting the opportunities to use block grant funding, from both TANF and Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), the paper identifies efforts to fund these jobs by averting future expenses associated with prisons and other corrections measures and by leveraging public contracting and bidding opportunities. The webinar is also available. Download PDF
- Mar 07, 2013 | Elizabeth Lower-Basch In Face of Budget Constraints, State and Local Governments Find Creative Ways to Fund Subsidized and Transitional Jobs Programs Subsidized and transitional jobs are a proven way to give unemployed workers the opportunity to earn wages, build skills, and connect to the labor market, while also giving businesses an incentive to hire new employees when they might not have been able to do so otherwise. A variety of non-profit, social enterprise, and city and state public entities have operated transitional jobs and subsidized employment programs for almost 30 years. Funding from the TANF Emergency Fund in 2009-2010, part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), enabled the operation of such programs at a larger scale, and in more places, than had previously occurred. More than 260,000 individuals were placed in subsidized positions in 39 states and the District of Columbia. Read Online
- Nov 20, 2012 | Elizabeth Lower-Basch, Neil Ridley, and Kisha Bird When it Comes to Job Creation, "Do No Harm" Isn't Enough The economy in general, and job creation in particular, was the top priority for voters in this month's general election. But Congress could put the country back into recession if it fails to act during the post-election session to avoid sequestration (automatic, across-the-board, spending cuts), allows federal extended unemployment insurance benefits to run out, and fails to extend middle-class tax cuts. Read Online
- Jan 19, 2012 | Neil Ridley and David Balducchi Work Sharing: An Alternative to Layoffs - Frequently Asked Questions Economic hard times and continuing high unemployment have spurred interest in a provision in federal unemployment insurance (UI) law that allows states to enact work sharing programs. As the nation's economic recovery remains weak, a growing number of businesses are searching for ways to weather the economic downturn and retain their workforce. Work sharing has become a viable alternative to layoffs in states that have these programs in place. This fact sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions about state work sharing programs. Download PDF
- Nov 09, 2011 | Elizabeth Lower-Basch Big Ideas for Job Creation: Rethinking Work Opportunity - From Tax Credits to Subsidized Job Placements This paper is part of the Big Ideas for Job Creation in a Jobless Recovery project, which includes proposals from more than a dozen leading experts on practical, scalable proposals to create more jobs for the U.S. economy. CLASP Senior Policy Analyst Elizabeth Lower-Basch recommends that deeper, more targeted subsidies administered at the state level are an effective way to encourage employers to hire disadvantaged workers and create jobs. There are federal subsidies such as the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) currently in place to encourage hiring of disadvantaged workers, but in contrast, they often provide large windfalls to employers in low-wage, high-turnover industries without creating any net new jobs or changing who they hire. Download PDF
- Sep 20, 2011 American Jobs Act: New Work and Learning Opportunities for Low-Income, Unemployed Adults and Youth This CLASP analysis of the American Jobs Act examines provisions specifically aimed at those workers most affected by the recession as well as those struggling even before the economy turned sour. In particular, it looks at the $5 billion Pathways Back to Work Fund, which includes three elements that would create work and learning opportunities for thousands of disadvantaged individuals across the country. Read Online
- Feb 16, 2011 | LaDonna Pavetti (CBPP), Liz Schott (CBPP), and Elizabeth Lower-Basch (CLASP) Creating Subsidized Employment Opportunities for Low-Income Parents: The Legacy of the TANF Emergency Fund During 2009 and 2010, 39 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and eight Tribal TANF programs received approval to use $1.3 billion from the TANF Emergency Fund to create new subsidized employment programs or expand existing ones. This paper examines how states used the flexibility they were given to design and implement subsidized employment programs and what challenges they faced in getting them up and running, and draws lessons for future such programs. Download PDF
- Jun 01, 2010 | Neil Ridley Work Sharing During the Recession Download PDF
- Mar 03, 2010 Sample Documents for TANF Emergency Fund Subsidized Jobs Programs Documents that various states have used for their successful TANF Emergency Fund subsidized jobs programs. Read Online
- Jan 28, 2010 | Elizabeth Lower-Basch Extending the TANF Emergency Fund Creates Jobs Now Congress should extend the TANF Emergency Fund as soon as possible so that states can continue to start and expand subsidized jobs programs. Download PDF
- Nov 18, 2009 | Evelyn Ganzglass Job Creation: Creating Work and Learning Opportunities for Low-Income Populations Six federal policy recommendations for how the public Workforce Investment and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families systems could be mobilized to create new work opportunities for low-income, unemployed workers. Download PDF
- Oct 08, 2009 | CLASP The Safety Net's Response to the Recession Download PDF
- Apr 20, 2009 | David Fischer and Jeremy Reiss From Stimulus to System: Using the ARRA to Serve Disadvantaged Jobseekers This paper explores models and mechanisms for connecting low-skilled jobseekers to ARRA-related job opportunities--including community-benefit agreements, job linkage/first source hiring, and goals and standards for job creation and job quality--and for subsequently engaging jobseekers in further skill-building and educational programs. Download PDF


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Let me start by emphasizing that the object of the discussion I'm proposing here is the overall loudness of audio previews on AJ and not the inner dynamic loudness of a piece of audio (i.e. the level differences between loud and quite parts and/or passages within an audio track).
The overall loudness of an audio track does not constitute an artistic property of its content. Instead, it is more of an objective physical condition under which the listener (customer) is able to properly evaluate the artistic content of a given audio track.
It is a well known fact that humans have a tendency to mistake the overall loudness of an audio recoding for its qualitative superiority when it is compared to another recording that may in fact be superior in terms of quality but is less loud.
I do not wish to delve into the many whys and hows of this human tendency, fascinating and interesting though it is. Suffice it to say that this tendency, and dare I say, weakness of human appreciative powers is well research, documented, and is the main reason why the audio industry for the past decade or so has fatally entangled itself in what is known as "loudness war" or "loudness race."
I am not to preach here what overall loudness levels authors should impose on their audio tracks, but I am here to argue for the case that not controlling the overall levels of audio previews on AJ by making them comparatively equal is misleading and possibly harmful to the customer as well as unfair to the author.
- It is misleading to the customer (listener) because the drastically varying levels (up to 10 dB!) of audio previews on AJ hinder the listener from properly concentrating on the content of audio tracks as his or her attention is likely to be overpowered by a psycho-physiological reaction to the mere fluctuations of comparative loudnesses between audio previews (mistaking louder for better). It is like trying to determine what painting to purchase in a gallery where some of the paintings are hung up in proper lighting, distance, and position and others moved away in an underlit dusky corner. The customer is misled because he or she is not provided with more or less equal conditions under which to evaluate items of potential purchase.
- It may be harmful to the customer because playing back a preview of, say, a more dynamic piece of music at a higher level (e.g., to appreciate its dynamic and spatial characteristics) and forgetting to lower the volume slider on the soft player or the knob on the amplifier before hitting a preview of a highly limited and thus very hot audio track may indeed hurt or even impair the customer's audible sense.
- It is unfair with respect to the author because it makes harder to communicate his or her artistic intentions to the potential customer without being forced to participate in the loudness race which is actually prone to degrade the quality of end products by introducing into the audio signal all sorts of fatiguing digital distortions.
An audio preview should inform the customer of the artistic content of an audio track as a deciding factor while making sure that the loudness of the previewed item is not taken by a non-specialist listener for its quality.
We're in the digital age. There are solution. Let me suggest this one:
1) Make it mandatory for the authors when preparing their audio previews for submission to add a replay gain tag to the preview audio file; or even better, make adding such a tag an automated process on the AJ server's end; 2) enable AJP to read replay gain tags; 3) allow users (by adding something like a a check box in the settings window) to chose whether they want replay gain services enabled or disabled when previewing audio on AJ.
What do you think?
You speak about the loudness war, my dear friend. This war has already been around since the 1980's! Louder music always sound better than softer ones. Of course if you're talking about classical music, you want more dynamics in it.
So the answer really is to know your listeners.


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Interfaith Month Workshop A Convening Conversation
The Interfaith Roundtable will sponsor the workshop, "A convening conversation: what could be possible across all faith traditions to relieve the chaos and uncertainty in our world." Visit www.interfaithroundtable.org for information. This workshop will be held in the Dean's Hall.
When • Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m.
Where • St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, 231 E. 100 South, Salt Lake City
Wesley Bell Ringer Valentine's Dinner
Christ United Methodist Church will hold its seventh annual Wesley Bell Ringer Valentine's dinner, dance and silent auction. For reservations contact, Jody Mattena at firstname.lastname@example.com or 801-842-2393.
When • Saturday, Feb. 9, 6 p.m.
Where • Christ United Methodist Church, 2375 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $20; $40 per couple, $35 for alumni couple; child care and dinner for the children are provided. Please make reservations for kids.
Interfaith Month Event Hindu Evening Prayers
Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple will host an evening prayer service, along with a question-and-answer session, as part of the Interfaith Roundtable's Interfaith Month. Footwear needs to be removed before entering the Main Temple Hall. Incense may be used during the service.
When • Monday, Feb. 11, 6:15-7:30 p.m.
Where • India Cultural Center, 1142 W. South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan
Tickets • Free
"Weathering the Storm"
"Weathering the Storm" is a 20-minute gallery walk that highlights 10 works of art from the International Art Competition for Youth. The theme of weathering life's storms is discussed as visitors see depictions of stormy seas, lighthouses and other types of storms. Visit history.lds.org/event/weathering-the-storm?lang=eng for information.
When • Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m.
Where • LDS Church History Museum, 45 N. West Temple , Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Joseph Smith: Prophet and Statesman
This spotlight tour will discuss Joseph Smith's 1844 campaign for president of the United States.
When • Wednesday, Feb. 13, 3-:30 p.m.
Where • LDS Church History Museum, 45 N. West Temple , Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Men and Women of Faith Lecture Erastus Snow
Mormon general authority Steven Snow, LDS Church historian and recorder, will discuss Erastus Snow, a leader and colonizer in the faith who helped establish settlements on the Virgin and Santa Clara rivers, in southwestern Utah.
When • Thursday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m.
Where • LDS Assembly Hall, 50 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Interfaith Month Event Imam Muhammed Mehtar
The Interfaith Roundtable will feature Imam Muhammed Mehtar who will lead Muslim prayers and will lecture on the religion as part of the Interfaith Month events. Head covering observed for women. Visit interfaithroundtable.org for information.
When • Friday, Feb. 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where • Khadeeja Islamic Center, 1019 W. Parkway Ave., West Valley City
LDS Church Music Festival
The LDS Church Music Festival features works composed or arranged by Mormons throughout the United States. The pieces will be performed by the Orem Institute of Religion Latter-day Celebration Choir.
When • Friday, Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m.
Where • LDS Assembly Hall , 50 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Utah Buddhist Arts Festival
The Utah Buddhist Art Festival features an evening concert and an art display hosted by Salt Lake City's Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa. The concert at the University of Utah includes music, dance and visual art.
When • Sunday, Feb. 17, 5:30 p.m.
Where • Libby Gardner Concert Hall, 1375 E. Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City
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Alan Nunnelee on Immigration
I fully support the Arizona law and believe that unless the federal government is willing to enforce existing laws, states must protect themselves as Arizona has.
Congressional Summary:
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to consider a person born in the United States "subject to the jurisdiction" of the United States for citizenship at birth purposes if the person is born in the United States of parents, one of whom is:
Letter from office of Rep. Matt Salmon (R-AZ-5) signed by 37 Members of Congress
Dear Secretary Napolitano,
We are deeply concerned that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is using sequestration as a vehicle to further the Administration's disregard for enforcing our immigration laws. Specifically, we are troubled by recent reports that DHS has released hundreds of illegal immigrants, rather than finding cost savings elsewhere in the agency.
Your agency's decision to release "low-risk" illegal immigrants back into the public under the guise of saving money is unprecedented and dangerous. The inability of DHS to prioritize resources for potential cuts suggests this decision was either politically motivated to further the Administration's amnesty goals or, at best, demonstrates agency incompetence.
Given the public safety and national security concerns this decision raises, we respectfully request you halt any further action to release detained illegal immigrants. Also, please respond to the following questions, regarding individuals already released, pending release, or anticipated to be released:
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Diazepam overdoseAliseum overdose; Alupram overdose; Atensine overdose; Valium overdose; Valrelease overdose; Vatran overdose; Vivol overdose; Zeltran overdose
Diazepam is a prescription medication used to treat anxiety disorders. Diazepam overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Poisonous Ingredient
- Diazepam
Where Found
- Diazepam intensol
- Diastat
- Dizac
- Valium
- Valrelease
Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.
The hallmark of this overdose is falling into a deep sleep or "coma" while still being able to breathe adequately. Symptoms may include:
- Bluish-colored lips and fingernails
- Blurred vision
- Breathing - labored
- Confusion
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Double vision
- Drowsiness
- Excitability
- Hiccups
- Rapid side-to-side movement of the eyes (nystagmus)
- Rash
- Stomach upset
- Stupor (lack of alertness)
- Tiredness
- Tremor
- Uncoordinated movement
- Weakness
Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following information:
- Patient's age, weight, and condition
- Name of product (as well as the ingredients and strength, if known)
- Time it was swallowed
- Amount swallowed
- If the medication was prescribed for the patient
Poison Control
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
See: Poison control center - emergency number
What to Expect at the Emergency Room
The health care provider will measure and monitor your vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Tests, such as an EKG, may be done to check the patient's heart function. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate.
The patient may receive:
- Activated charcoal
- Breathing support (artificial respiration)
- Fluids through a vein (by IV)
- Laxative
- Medicine (antidote) to reverse the effect of the overdose
- Tube through the mouth into the stomach to empty the stomach (gastric lavage)
Outlook (Prognosis)
Recovery from a diazepam overdose is very likely.
Those who receive large amounts of this drug through a vein (intravenously, or IV) have a worse outcome than those who swallow too many pills.
Farrell SE, Fatovich TM. Benzodiazepines. In: Shannon MW, Borron SW, Burns MJ, eds. Haddad and Winchester's Clinical Management of Poisoning and Drug Overdose. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 35.
Review Date: 2/6/2012
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Black was the color of choice by far on the red carpet this week, but unexpected accessories and silhouettes certainly made things a lot more interesting. Check out Celebs.com's top 5 best-dressed celebs of the week to see who wore what and to wear.
5. Emma Stone
Emma Stone looked like a total doll in a pretty pink Valentino dress with a contrasting collar at Elle's Women In Hollywood Celebration in Beverly Hills on Monday. She jazzed up her bright frock with a funky black clutch, Ferragamo houndstooth heels, Irene Neuwirth rings and Neil Lane earrings.
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Also at Elle's Women In Hollywood Celebration on Monday, actress Emma Watson showed off her gams in a sophisticated black and nude Calvin Klein frock, paired with platform sandals, barely-there makeup and a chic updo. The Perks of Being a Wallflower star definitely knows how to dress, doesn't she!?
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Ditching her signature bangs, actress Lea Michele struck a sultry pose on the red carpet at the Hollywood premiere of American Horror Story: Asylum last Saturday. The brunette beauty wore a plunging black Giorgio Armani gown, Samira 13 jewels, Rene Caovilla shoes and carried a Fendi purse. Smoky eyes and tousled curls topped off her ensemble.
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Gwyneth Paltrow might be a mom, but the actress proved she's still got it in a sexy black Michael Kors cutout dress at the God's Love We Deliver Golden Heart Awards Celebration in NYC on Monday. She accessorized with a statement Amrapali cuff, a coordinating black clutch, Silvia Furmanovich ring and white Jimmy Choo pumps. A sleek ponytail completed her high fashion look.
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Governor Cuomo and Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. Announce First Round of Power Allocations for ReCharge New York Program
Low cost power will help create and retain thousands of jobs across the state
April 26, 2012
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that 517 businesses and not-for-profit organizations across New York State will be awarded the first round of lower cost power allocations under his ReCharge New York (RNY) program, a major statewide initiative for retaining and creating jobs and spurring capital investments by making low cost power available to New York State companies. This distribution includes two businesses within the 2nd Assembly District: Tate's Wholesale, LLC located in East Moriches and Island International Industries, Inc. located in Calverton. The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees approved the allocations totaling nearly 600 megawatts to 517 enterprises across New York in return for their retention of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in capital investments. The power will be available July 1, as provided for under the RNY legislation signed into law in last year by Governor Cuomo. "Since taking office in January 2011, the focus of my administration has been creating jobs and partnering with the private sector to accelerate New York State's economic recovery," Governor Cuomo said. "ReCharge New York allows us to supply low cost power to energy-intensive manufacturers and other key enterprises under long-term contracts to make sure these businesses stay in New York and hire New Yorkers. Recharge New York is the latest evidence that New York is indeed open for business." "Energy costs are a significant factor when businesses need to make the critical decision of whether to stay open or expand," said Assemblyman Thiele. "ReCharge New York will make New York an attractive place to for new companies to invest in and provide existing businesses with a much needed incentive to stay in New York and continue to invest in our communities." Senate Majority Leader Dean G. Skelos said, "Recharge NY will significantly enhance New York's ability to provide reliable, affordable power to consumers and boost competitiveness in the electric-generation market. This improved and permanent process will spur private development of new power generation that is better for the environment, better for our communities, and will support the growth of new jobs and businesses throughout the State." Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said, "The cost of energy is an important factor for businesses in New York. We are hopeful that the Recharge New York allocations announced today will not only encourage these businesses to remain here but potentially expand their operations in New York." For a complete list of the RNY statewide awardees visit: http://www.nypa.gov/RechargeNY/default.htm The allocations to 442 businesses and 75 not-for-profits were approved by the NYPA trustees immediately following a meeting of the New York State Economic Development Power Allocation Board, a four-member board charged under the RNY legislation with recommending power allotments. Of the 517 allocations, 258 companies will be new NYPA customers. NYPA staff reviewed more than 1,000 applications, in consultation with Governor Cuomo's 10 Regional Economic Development Councils, for the first round of allocations. Applications were considered on the basis of various statutory criteria. In addition to jobs and capital investments, the criteria included the extent to which an allocation would be consistent with existing regional economic development strategies, the significance of the cost of electricity to the overall cost of doing business, applicant's risk of closure or curtailing operations, the significance of the applicant's facility to the local economy, and its commitment to energy efficiency. Gil C. Quiniones, NYPA President and CEO, said, "The ReCharge New York allocations approved today by the NYPA Board of Trustees are a major development in New York State's wide-ranging efforts under Governor Cuomo to boost the state's economy through the application of key resources for lowering the cost of doing business. We're excited about the role of the Power Authority in administering the Governor's lower-cost power program and are looking forward to the first power deliveries in just over two months. In the months ahead, we expect to make additional allocations under this dynamic program, in furthering its economic development benefits." Businesses and not-for-profits submitted applications for ReCharge New York power through the CFA process that Governor Cuomo established for apportioning state financial incentives and resources for spurring economic development. The streamlined and expedited support for economic development under the process involves Empire State Development, the Governor's Regional Councils, and various state agencies and authorities, including NYPA. The RNY program offers up to seven-year contracts for lower-cost power. The legislation establishing the program reserves at least 350 MW for upstate businesses and institutions, 200 MW for business attraction and expansion, and up to 100 MW for not-for-profit organizations. The enactment of the ReCharge New York legislation was a major achievement in New York State's efforts to partner with businesses across the state in the harnessing of its lower-cost power for economic development. Over recent years, a number of efforts had been undertaken in this direction only to fall short. ReCharge New York replaced two existing initiatives – the Power for Jobs (PFJ) and Energy Cost Savings Benefit (ECSB) Programs – which statutorily expire on June 30. Unlike ReCharge New York, those two programs provided for only short-term allocations, limiting their effectiveness as an economic development tool. For more information on the Governor's Regional Councils and CFA resources, visit http://nyworks.ny.gov/ Additional power allotments under RNY are expected in the months ahead from the remaining amount of lower cost power set aside under the legislation for the program. (One megawatt is the equivalent of power used by 800 to 1,000 typical homes.) Half of the amount of power – 455 MW – is low cost hydropower from NYPA's Niagara and St. Lawrence-Franklin D. Roosevelt hydroelectric projects in Lewiston and Massena, respectively. The remaining 455 MW is economical power secured by NYPA from wholesale market sources.


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Made of lightweight aluminum, the Dakota Pendant by Rejuvenation is inspired by heavy-duty 19th-century warehouse lights. It shines a cheerful light over a kitchen counters, dining tables, bathroom sinks or in covered outdoor areas.
- 16"diam; hanging height adjusts from 13"h to 48"h.
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- Made in the USA.
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- Overall product dimensions: 16"diam; hanging height adjusts from 13"h to 48"h.
- Accommodates up to a 300W incandescent bulb (not included.)
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