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Sulphur Bluff PTO hopes to raise scholarship money at Friday carnival
By FAITH HUFFMAN, News-Telegram News Editor
Oct. 16, 2008 - Sulphur Bluff Parent Teacher Organization Friday offers tons of family fun and entertainment for the entire community at the annual Sulphur Bluff Halloween Carnival. Teachers, parents, students and school groups all get in on the act.
The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America club will be holding a snack shop, offering a variety of treats which range in price from $0.50 up to $2. Among the offerings will be popcorn balls, caramel corn, Rice Krispies treats, brownies, drinkss and many other tasty goodies.
The sophomore class will be hosting a cake walk. Various parents and class members have committed to donating cakes for the event, but the group still has room for a few more goodies. Anyone interested in baking and donating a cake for the walk can contact the school Friday morning.
The Halloween Carnival will start at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the school with serving of stew. No tickets are being pre-sold this year for the stew, but can be purchased at the carnival. All ingredients for the stew have been donated, and extra is being made so those attending are encouraged to come with an appetite. PTO President Mandy Sharp noted that Pilgrim's?Pride is also covering half the cost of meat for the stew. Anyone interested in donating a dessert item for the meal can bring them to the school or contact Sharp at 903-335-0481, to arrange to have one picked up.
A number of local businesses from the Hopkins County and Mount Vernon communities, including Sulphur Springs banks, John Wayne air conditioner company, doctor's offices in Mount Pleasant, have all made monetary or other donations. A large portion of the donated money will go toward a $1,000 pre-paid Visa card, which Guaranty Bond Bank will load at no charge for the PTO to raffle.
As of midweek, the PTO was about $300 short on donations to cover the cost. Businesses or individuals interested in making a monetary donation so the PTO won't be out the remaining cost of the Visa card may do so by calling Sharp or calling the school Friday morning. Parents are donating 30 minutes to an hour each to man the stew pot, and will receive a free meal.
Also to being raffled this year is a 26-inch Cobalt 3-drawer tool chest donated by Lowe's. Tickets for chances to win the $1,000 pre-paid Visa card or the tool chest can be purchased for $1 a chance from any elementary students or at the carnival. Raffles will be drawn at 8:30 p.m. Friday. The winner does not have to be present to receive the prize.
The game booths will open at 6 p.m. Games usually take 1-4 tickets depending on the type and prizes. There will be multiple game booths and fun things for kids to enjoy including the traditional Halloween haunted house and bounce house, and lots of other displays and activities prepared by the various classes and groups at the school including a hay maze.
Game tickets can be purchased for 50-cents each at the door or 25 for $10, a savings of about 10-cents per ticket or $2.50 overall. Students who have not already done so may also purchase tickets at school Friday at a discounted rate as well. Be sure to remember, however, that Friday is an early release date at Sulphur Bluff School, so students will have less time during the day to procure tickets at school.
Last year, the big hits were the bounce house and a train ride which pulled children with a trailer around barrels, Sharp noted.
Mrs. Tubb has been collecting donations of small items for the Country Store, a big hit every year. She'll continue to accept donations in the first grade classroom through the school day Friday. Be sure to stop by and check out the sundry items available for a free.
Students are encouraged to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes to have their pictures take at the carnival and to participate in a costume contest.
Unlike in past years, Friday's Sulphur Bluff School PTO Halloween Carnival will not include an auction. In the past, while donations have been plentiful, the funds raised from the auction have just covered the cost of the items. Therefore, PTO has opted not to host the event this year, according to Sharp.
All carnival events will conclude at 9 p.m. Friday.
Funds from the Oct. 17 Halloween Carnival will be split between the PTO and teachers to help with their individual classroom needs, according to Sharp.
Last year's fundraisers provided money to help out in the classroom, AR parties, T-shirts for field trips and coupled with funding donated by a local bank to get new signs for two ballfields. They also utilized some of the funding to give $500 and $250 scholarships.
For the 2008-2009 school year, Sulphur Bluff PTO hopes to raise enough funding to purchase a laminating machine, more up-to-date playground equipment for all grade school ages, and they'd love to be able to offer more scholarships as well as help the school fund some kind of walking path or track so that students won't have to access the nearby county road to do running activities, which can prove dangerous.
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'Viva La Evolution!' New eBook by Kim Seeling Smith is Released
Employee engagement expert Kim Seeling Smith, Founder and CEO of global human capital consultant firm Ignite Global, has released an eBook based on her keynote presentation, Viva La Evolution - 5 Cs to Attract, Engage and Retain Top Talent in the Social Age.
"Technology and globalization have dramatically altered the way we work over the last 20 to 30 years," said Seeling Smith. "Yet very little has changed in how we hire and manage staff. This change resistance has led to low employee engagement, diminished productivity, soaring employee turnover and a growing global skills shortage."
Smith's eBook and presentations help human capital managers shift from, as Seeling Smith says, "maintaining the routine, tactical and predicable work of yesteryear," to what she calls, "the Social Age," in which she advises companies must, "be more strategic, creative and innovative; more solutions-oriented, more targeted and more transparent."
"Today," said Seeling Smith, "we still hire for skills and experience and continue to use the same levers we have used for decades to motivate and manage staff. This model is broken. We must evolve these practices to win the war for talent and to remain competitive in today's digitally connected, globally oriented world."
This eBook helps readers join the Social Age Evolution through an easy to apply 5-Step Framework that challenges organizations to:
- Hire Correctly: Hire for competencies and strengths instead of skills and experience
- Classify and manage appropriately: Spend time with the people who will give the most return on investment
- Compensate fairly: How do staff members feel about their pay VS the value they add?
- Use Currencies of Choice: To motivate, recognize and reward
- Communicate with FOCUS: What five conversations will do the most to increase engagement, unlock potential and unleash productivity?
The eBook addresses the challenges companies encounter in this "Social Age." It carries the same title and is available at no cost on the Ignite Global website. (hyperlink to eBook landing page)

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North American mammal voucher specimen identification, preparation, curation and conservation; trapping and mist-netting of mammals; identification of mammal hair using light microscopy as well as scanning electron microscopy; organization and maintenance of the U. S. National Museum bat banding records.
2004: Time Off Recognition for support to the Biological Survey Unit during the job search for a Museum Ornithologist.
2003: Star Award in recognition for time and effort devoted to the identification of wildlife involved in aircraft strikes.
2000 and 2001: U.S. Air Force grant awarded for identification of bats involved in aircraft strikes.
1999: Star Award for contribution to the curation and conservation of fluid preserved specimens.
1998: On the Spot Award for identification of problems and researching solutions for the reorganization and conservation of the fluid preserved specimens.
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Woodman, N., C. J. Dove, and S. C. Peurach. 2005. A curious pellet from a Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus). Northeastern Naturalist, 12(2):127-132. (Full text in PDF)
Peurach, S. 2004. Bat strike! Flying Safety Magazine, 60(9):18-19.
Peurach, S. C. 2004. History and current status of the Bat Banding Office, National Museum of Natural History. Bat Research News, 45(2):35-41.
Peurach, S. C. 2003. High-altitude collision between an airplane and a hoary bat, Lasiurus cinereus. Bat Research News, 44(1):2-3. (Full text in PDF)
Dove, C. J., and S. C. Peurach. 2002. Microscopic Analysis of Feather and Hair Fragments Associated with Human Mummified Remains from Kagamil Island, Alaska. Pp 51-62 In: B. Frohlich, A. B. Harper, and R. Gilberg, editors. To the Aleutians and Beyond - The Anthropology of William S. Laughlin. Publications of the National Museum, Ethnographical Series, The National Museum of Denmark, Volume 20, Copenhagen, 382 pp. (Full text in PDF)
Dove, C. J. and S. C. Peurach [Collins]. 2001. The use of microscopic hair characters to aid in identification of a bat involved in a damaging aircraft strike. Bat Research News 42(1):10-11.
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I was entranced recently by "Emissary", the second in Fiona McIntosh's "Percheron" trilogy and was eager to read the first to find out what I'd missed. Starting with the second book in a trilogy is often a risk as you miss out on things, but in this case, I think that reading them backwards has taken some of the excitement out of this instalment.
Zar Joreb has just passed away and his son, Zar Boaz has been elevated to the throne. His mother, now Valide Herezah and the Chief Eunuch of the harem see this as their opportunity to have a greater say in the running of Percheron, as Boaz is only fifteen and so likely to be unsure of himself.
To flex her muscles, the Valide sends the head of security, Spur Lazar, out to help populate the new Zar's harem. He returns with a young girl called Ana, who is headstrong enough to cause the Valide and the Chief Eunuch some trouble, which will result in serious punishment for others later on. Combined with the actions of Pez and a strangely different Vizier, the Valide and the Eunuch find they are not the only ones determined to win the power struggle inside the Zar's palace.
This struggle may not turn out to be the most important factor, however. There are portents suggesting that the next round in the war between the Gods may not be too far into the future and it appears that the biggest part may not be played by those who want it most.
Although I was already aware of some of the things that would happen in this book, knowing the later status of some of the characters better than I knew their status at the time of these events, I still found "Odalisque" to be a wonderful introduction to Percherese society. It's almost like a dark soap opera in many ways, with characters all manoeuvring for position and those who don't quite get it right often ending up being put to death in rather nasty ways.
As in "Emissary", it is this jostling for position that provides the greatest intrigue and entertainment. McIntosh writes her characters so well that you can almost feel their hatred for each other and it is so easy to take sides and want to cheer when events work out for your favourites and or hiss and boo when the bad guys win. Each character has their own distinct personality and there is never any danger that you will get any of them confused with each other or lose track of events, as has happened with other character driven fantasy books I've read. McIntosh gets you so involved in their lives that it becomes a similar feeling to watching a pantomime, as you can really care about what's going to happen.
There is plenty of opportunity to get involved as well, as there is barely a moment goes past where someone isn't trying to undermine someone else. Even the dwarf, Pez, who as the court jester is there for a little comic relief has a calculating side and is not immune from being involved in the politics. You cannot afford to lose concentration for a moment, for fear that the story may move on without you and you'll get left behind in the swirl of events. In this regard, the reader is equal to the characters, as they have the same fears.
The one thing that makes "Odalisque" slightly less enthralling than "Emissary" is that there isn't quite so much going on. Whereas the latter was like a chess game with pieces being moved around all over the place, this felt more like the early moves, with everyone trying to judge the strength of their opponents before making any bold moves. The secondary plot about the battle between the gods didn't really get moving terribly far, either, but it may have been my knowledge of what is to come that made me feel a little let down by that part of the story.
Once more, however, Fiona McIntosh has given us a wonderful work of character driven fantasy. I didn't enjoy this as much as her other work, but I suspect that I would have enjoyed it far more had I not read the two books in the wrong order. I think that my reservations were all down to knowing in advance some of what was going to happen and so I was less able to be caught up in events than I would otherwise have been and as I was with her other work.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Fiona McIntosh to fans of Kate Elliott and Karen Miller and the darker side of Percherese society makes me suspect that fans of Celia Friedman's darker fantasy novels may find something to like here as well. As someone who is already a fan of McIntosh, I can confirm that existing fans of her work will not be let down in the slightest, either.
This is one of those rare books which I wouldn't object to paying the full price for, and the same is true of the others in the trilogy. Even from £5.99 from Amazon and Play, this is one not to be missed by any fantasy fan, but when you consider that copies have been seen on eBay from £1.49 and in the Amazon Marketplace from 34 pence, this makes it even more indispensible, especially if you're buying them to read in the correct order, when you'll get the complete benefit of how good this is.
This is a slightly amended version of a review previously published under my name at www.thebookbag.co.uk


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Hanks, 53, was born in Concord, Calif., to a father who was a chef and a mother who was a hospital worker. They divorced when Hanks was 4, and his childhood was spent with several step-families. He graduated from high school in Oakland, Calif. The actor has two children from his first marriage and two from his second marriage. He and his wife of the past 21 years, actress Rita Wilson, met on the set of his TV series "Bosom Buddies." Hanks is a fan of "Star Trek," the Cleveland Indians and collects typewriters. He was a producer of the film "Where the Wild Things Are" and will return as the voice of Sheriff Woody in "Toy Story 3" in 2010.
Dear Ken: Is actress Jane Wyman, who was once married to Ronald Reagan, still living?
Wyman died in 2007 of complications from arthritis and diabetes at the age of 90. The St. Joseph, Mo., native was married four times and Reagan was hubby No. 3 from 1940 to 1948 and the father of her two children, Maureen and Michael. She won an Oscar for her portrayal of a deaf-mute in the 1948 film "Johnny Belinda."
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About the Book
Petie, the Adventurous Little Caterpillar is about to start his first day in a brand new school. Petie's mother warns him to listen carefully to his teacher and not to wander off alone. Petie learns the importance of obedience and listening in this delightful story.
About the Creator
Born and raised in Chicago Heights, IL. Married for 46 years to my high school sweetheart; moved to Chattanooga, TN in 1985; 3 children, 4 grandchildren and a Boxer named Sarge. I write poetry, quilt, play the guitar and paint portraits in oil. My husband and I work in a youth and children's ministry for the past 29 years.
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Linda Hobart Margaret, Thank you so much for your kind comments! I'm glad little Petie caught your interest! I've written another Petie book and this time Petie wants to be on the school soccer team! Many more to come! thanks again and I hope you'll get little Petie to read to your grandchildren or just the neighborhood children. Reading to children is an art that needs to be kept alive! Sincerely, Linda
oma12 Way to go Linda. Who knew that when I met your Mom at that restaurant in Valpo that I would know an honest to goodness author. The book is truly beautiful and I saw sorry when I reached page 15 and discovered that the book preview only went that far. Congratulations on a great book that will keep the interest of a child (not to mention an adult, LOL)
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Pertaining to the use of the title "sky pilot," a little story is told.
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Tenderly the sky pilot watched over the poor fellow, supplying his needs until a few days later he was able to return to the camp.
The "padre" or "sky pilot" requires to be a man of considerable tact, and generally speaking he is.
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'Re-Animator' Special Effects: Simple But Effective
The $65 million stage adaptation of Spider-Man is being re-tooled again — and it raises questions about whether stage shows should try to imitate Hollywood-style visual effects. For Re-Animator: The Musical, the answer is to go low-tech and clever. Stuart Gordon directed the 1985 cult horror film classic, and he has guided the adaptation to the stage, bringing along the talented special effects team from the film. The result is a play that engages the audience with simple-yet-ingenious special effects. There's even a splash zone where theatergoers can sit if they want to be sprayed with blood.
MELISSA BLOCK, host:
The Broadway production of Spider-Man has run into trouble time and time again for its complicated in-your-face effects. Well, a very different kind of in-your-face effect is on display in Los Angeles. "Re-Animator: The Musical." The stage adaptation of the cult movie classic has just been extended through the end of May.
From member station KPBS, Beth Accomando reports on how the show's creators are making sure their audience has a bloody good time.
BETH ACCOMANDO: The first two rows of seats are neatly wrapped in plastic in anticipation of the carnage to come. Welcome to the splash zone of "Re-Animator: The Musical."
Mr. STUART GORDON (Director, "Re-Animator: The Musical"): So I said, okay, blood is part of the story, and we decided that we should have a special zone for the audience who really likes blood to be able to bathe in it, to be showered with it.
ACCOMANDO: That's Stuart Gordon. He directed the cult horror film "Re-Animator" back in 1985. Now, he's reassembled the film's visual effects team to find a way to make the blood flow on stage.
Tony Doublin says the production goes through two to three quarts of blood a night.
Mr. TONY DOUBLIN (Member, Visual Effects Team, "Re-Animator: The Musical"): It also had to be very stylized, you know, because there was no chance to do it over again. You know, you got one shot at it, and it has to work.
ACCOMANDO: Both the play and the film are based on an H.P. Lovecraft story about Herbert West, a young med student who discovers a reanimating agent that can bring the dead back to life.
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Unidentified Group: (Singing) Re-animator. Re-animator. Re-animator.
ACCOMANDO: Doing a stage play now is like doing a low-budget horror film in the '80s because there was no CGI and no budget for optical effects. So everything was done like you would in live theater, says Gordon.
Mr. GORDON: This is stuff - it's the simplest stuff. It goes all the way back to ancient Rome. You know, in those days, they used to have, you know, chicken blood and little bladders and - that they can explode on stage.
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Mr. JOHN BUECHLER (Member, Visual Effects Team, "Re-Animator: The Musical"): When you have a practical effect on stage or on screen, it does have a tendency to grab the audience better.
ACCOMANDO: John Buechler is another member of the returning effects team.
Mr. BUECHLER: The actors have a tendency to react to it more realistically because it's honestly there, and the audience is there in the moment experiencing whatever happens.
ACCOMANDO: Like watching a possessed large intestine fly out to strangle Herbert West. John Naulin collaborated with his wife, Shayna, to create the supple intestines.
Mr. JOHN NAULIN (Member, Visual Effects Team, "Re-Animator: The Musical"): She took this flesh-colored material that is actually designed for making the inside lining of swimming suits, and she sculpted it. And it literally moved like a feather boa, weighed almost nothing.
ACCOMANDO: So adding a rubber tube to pump blood meant that it was still easy for actor Graham Skipper to put the prop into action.
Mr. GRAHAM SKIPPER (Actor): We don't have intestines that will actually attack me, so then it's up to me as an actor to pretend that they're attacking me, to time out with the stage manager who's under the stage pumping the blood out, time that with him, so that I'm squirting it at different parts of the stage and onto the audience, mostly onto the audience.
ACCOMANDO: Skipper makes it his personal goal to shoot the blood out as far as he possibly can, and that delights people like teenager Gabriela Rodriguez. She came with her drama class from Cesar Chavez High School in Phoenix.
Ms. GABRIELA RODRIGUEZ: I was sitting fourth seat in, and I - like, right in front of, like, the intestines right at the end. So, like, I pretty got much -got splattered. I'm completely - I'm soaked right now. It's a nice feeling.
ACCOMANDO: And that thrills Stuart Gordon, who doesn't want passive patrons in the seats, but rather partners in crime.
For NPR News, I'm Beth Accomando.
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March 29, 2004
AMHERST, MA - The Amherst College softball team dropped a non-league doubleheader to visiting Smith College on Monday afternoon, losing the opener 1-0 in extra innings and the nightcap 7-4. The Jeffs fell to 6-8 with the pair of losses, while Smith improved to 14-2 after opening the season at 12-0.
In Game 1, Amherst overcame eight errors to take a 0-0 tie into the ninth inning, thanks in large part to a resilient pitching performance by sophomore hurler Miya Warner (Berkeley, CA), who went the distance but took the hard-luck loss to fall to 5-3. In the top of the ninth and final frame, with the leadoff runner placed on second base at the start of the inning (in accordance with the NCAA tiebreak rule), Smith junior Amanda Thompson (Tucson, AZ) bunted senior Sarah Beaudry (Springfield, MA) over to third, and Beaudry scored what turned out to be the winning run on a wild pitch. Amherst had a chance at retribution in the bottom half of the inning, but fell victim to a game-ending double play with runners on second and third and only one out.
Sophomore starter Katie Maroney (Santa Clara, CA) went the distance for Smith, allowing just three hits and striking out nine, upping her record to 6-1. Warner surrendered just four hits, no walks and struck out 12 in the loss. Senior Gina Scribner (Star, ID) paced the Jeffs with a pair of singles.
Game 2 was a seesaw affair in which Amherst jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Rookie hurler Hilary Little (Kentfield, CA) capped the three-run rally with a sacrifice fly, plating classmate Caroline Polales (Winnetka, IL). Smith responded with a pair of runs in the second on a ground out by Katherine Cascio (Lawrence, MA) and an RBI single by starting pitcher Erica Hubbard (Bradford, MA), but the Jeffs battled back with another run in the fourth, as sophomore Laura Trigeiro (Reston, VA) doubled and scored on an error to put the hosts up 4-2.
Amherst made a pitching change after Smith tacked on a run with two outs in the top of the fifth, and Warner came on and fanned Beaudry on three pitches for the third out of the inning. The Jeffs then reinserted Little in the sixth after Smith put two runners on board, and the Pioneers pieced together a three-run rally to cement the doubleheader sweep. Warner again took the loss, despite pitching only 1/3 of an inning. She dropped to 5-4. Little allowed 13 hits and five runs (three earned) in 6.2 innings
Smith pounded out 14 hits in the nightcap. Junior Lorian Jenkins (Newhall, CA) led the way with three hits, including a game-winning RBI single in the sixth, while junior Nicole Caffrey (Whitehall, PA) and senior Dasen Woitkowski (Pittsfield, MA) each finished 2-for-4 with a pair of singles. Sophomore starter Lauren Perry (Metarie, LA) pitched five innings and earned the win, improving to 4-0. Hubbard pitched the sixth and seventh in relief, securing her second save of the season.
Polales finished with two singles for Amherst.
Amherst returns to action Wednesday at 4 p.m. against visiting non-league foe WPI.
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Android OEM Bloat and Clutter
Ars Technica has a very interesting article that compares stock Android with the OEM versions available from various Android hardware companies. Is it worth choosing the OEM version versus just using stock Android? Ars comes down on the side of stock Android, and I have to agree with them.
Here at Ars, we prefer the stock version of Android on a Google-backed handset like the Nexus 4 and Google Play editions. Even if they're not chock full of perks and applications, they'll receive the most timely updates from Android headquarters, and their interfaces are mostly free of the cruft you get from the OEMs. For many consumers, it might not matter when Google chooses to update the phone, but for us, we like to know that Google is pushing through the software updates without any setbacks.
In the end, choosing an OEM-branded version of Android means that you're a prisoner of that manufacturer's timeline—an especially unfortunate situation when that manufacturer decides to stop supporting software updates altogether. We've said it time and time again—in the end, it's really your experience that will determine which interface suits you best. So as far as the future of Android goes, it's not just in Google's hands.More at Ars Technica
The biggest problems with OEM versions of Android seem to be bloatware and a lack of timely updates. You buy the phone or tablet, and then it takes forever to get your version of Android updates to the most current one after Google releases an update. In some cases, you might not get an update all (depending on who made your device).
This is where Apple has a huge advantage over Android. When Apple releases an update to iOS, it's quite simple and fast for iPhone, iPad or iPod users to upgrade to it. This really underscores that buying an Android device that runs stock Android is simple common sense. Why wait forever to get an update?
The other problem is bloatware. Yes, some OEM features are no doubt cool. But do you really need them? How much of your Android device's battery life is going to be drained by unnecessary features? How much storage space are they going to take up? And how much are they going to slow down your device as you use it?
Right now I'm using an iPhone that I've had for a while. I've considered switching to Android though (given how awful iOS 7 looks) and I've already decided that if I switch, I'll be running stock Android and not an OEM version. Most likely I'll go with one of Google's Nexus products if I make the jump.
What's your take on this? Are you running an OEM version or do you prefer stock Android? Tell me in the comments.
Top Android 4.3 Features
I mentioned the release of Android 4.3 yesterday, and today SJVN has a look at what he considers the top five features in Android 4.3.
Most people won't find a new version of Android to be as sexy as the latest Nexus 7 tablet, nor will they find it as entertaining as Google's answer to Apple TV, the Chromecast, but it will be bringing many new, strong features for both developers and end-users. Here's my list of the best of them.
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This 1982 Pearson 37 is located in Rhode Island with easy access from CT and MA.
Bottom painted, zincs on, hull buffed, dodger up, she's ready to go sailing.
This is not what you would expect from a 1982 vintage Pearson 37. From 2000 thru 2003, Duck underwent a huge refit. The owner spent tens of thousands to make her extremely comfortable down below, where the sea berths were replaced with storage cabinets, including a TV, new electronics, (Radar, GPS, autohelm) leather upholstery and V-Berth cushions, cabin sole, all new interior lighting and wiring, Force 10 cabin heat, along with new galley and head counter tops and plumbing fixtures.
A new Westerbeke 35c6 diesel was installed in 2003 and today has only 544 hours on her.
On deck, the mast and boom were newly Awlgripped. All the sails were new in 1998, see Specifications page for details. Also new in 2014 is a carbon fiber spinnaker pole and bow sprit and Fairclough boom tent.
See the Specifications sheet for more details, but if you are looking for a boat for cruising (or racing), and you want value for your money, this Pearson 37 is well worth taking a look.
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Californians Are The New Wetbacks Headed For Mexico
Contributed by Chriss Street. Specialist in corporate reorganizations and turnarounds, former Chairman of two NYSE listed companies. His latest book, The Third Way, describes how to achieve management excellence and financial reward by moving organizations from Conflict and Confrontation to Leadership and Cooperation. He lives in Newport Beach, CA.
President Obama met with the newly elected President of Mexico, Enrique Pena Nieto yesterday. While the press focused on the Administration's talking points for discussions on a wide range of issues from energy to climate change, the real concern is that the Mexican economy is far outperforming the U.S. and the new immigration concern is increasingly from Americans illegally moving to Mexico.
Nowhere is this trend more challenging than in California, which was just awarded the booby-prize by 24/7 Wall Street survey, as the "Worst Run State" in the United States. The State has unemployment: 10.1% (2nd highest), Budget deficit: 20.7% (17th largest), Debt per capita: $4,008 (18th highest), Median household income: $57,287 (10th highest), percentage in poverty: 16.6% (18th highest) and the worst credit ratings.
State politician's answer to get finances back on track, was to convince voters to raise sales taxes and increase the income tax rates for people making over $250,000 a year to the highest in the nation. This wasn't difficult, since 40% of Californians don't pay any income tax and a quarter are on Medicaid. Residents making $1 million per year saw their state tax burden rise to $96,189 from $87,459 last year. For every dollar earned over $1 million, the California income tax rate jumps to 13.3%.
To complement California's ludicrously high personal tax rates, the state is also rated as the third-worst business tax climate by the American Tax Foundation. Forbes Magazine publishes a formula for states that measures how many "makers" (those gainfully employed in the private sector) are necessary to support takers (those drawing state dollars as employees, pensioners or welfare recipients. A software entrepreneur with 100 employees in San Francisco must support 139 California takers. The same entrepreneur with 100 employees in Austin only has to support 82 Texas takers. This punishment of success explains why California's share of the U.S. economy peaked in 1990 and has shrunk faster than all but three states over the last twelve years.
California millionaires rebelling from Taxafornia tended to move to the income tax-free states of Texas, Washington and Nevada. But increasingly Californians are headed for Mexico. A Google internet search for "emigrate to the United States" generates 3.3 million hits"; but "emigrate to Mexico" generates 1.3 million hits and the number is rising fast. Besides low taxes, Mexico has six times the beachfront, half the food prices and a third the real estate costs versus California.
Because Mexico officially bans foreign ownership of land, disallows birth-right citizenship and tries to make it difficult for foreigners to find work, there are only 150,000 Americans who live legally in the Empire of the Sun. But over one million Americans live in Mexico illegally. These American Wetbacks can establish property trusts and take advantage of bank secrecy laws to hide assets from the prying eyes of IRS and California tax collectors. American Wetbacks can roll-over six month tourist visas for $25 and vehicle permits for $30. Mexican businesses seldom ask for identification.
While California's economy is in the doldrums with 10.2% unemployment, Mexico's economy is booming with only 5.0% unemployment. The Mexican business climate is benefiting from strong production growth and increasing job opportunities. Over 1.4 million Mexicans — including about 300,000 children born in the United States — returned to Mexico from the United States between 2005 and 2010. Net immigration to the U.S. dropped to zero since 2008, while American immigration to Mexico is thriving.
UCLA predicts that California's employment growth will average less than 2% for the next three years. The Economist Magazine expects the Mexican boom to continue; since manufacturing costs are more competitive in Mexico than in China:
Mexico is already the world's biggest exporter of flat-screen televisions, BlackBerrys and fridge-freezers, and is climbing up the rankings in cars, aerospace and more. On present trends, by 2018 America will import more from Mexico than from any other country. "Made in China" is giving way to "Hecho en México."
A key competitive factor according to accounting research firm KPMG is Mexico's #1 international ranking as the best place to do business from a tax burden point of view.
President Peña Nieto told President Obama he hopes they can work together to create jobs. The Mexican President also invited Obama to return to his country -- he was last there in June for the G20 Summit in Los Cabos. Obama said he looks for "any excuse to go to Mexico, I'm always game." When President Obama visits Mexico, he can wave to all the Taxafornians who have already escaped there.
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There are just a few hours left in the HUGE Fit to Print "Buy the Store" sale on Paperie – just $5 (yep, five bucks) gets you EVERYTHING Fit to Print sells – plus other templates exclusive only to Paperie.
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Just over 24 hours left for submissions to the 2011 Wrap Battle from Paperie Boutique and HB Photo Packagingsponsored by Artsy Couture, Bad Sass Backdrops, CPQ Professional Imaging & Hardwood Frames! (Official rules are here, and a list of this year's prizes is located here.)
The prize package for our 1st place winner is now worth OVER $2000 – and we have well OVER $4500 in prizes donated total!
This year judges will select the top half-dozen from the submitted entries, and then next week (January 3rd – 8th, 2012) winners will be selected from the remaining finalists by public vote. This year's judges include:
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I decided to create a small spinoff when it came to my holiday packaging but also wanted something simple that everyone could enjoy. So I added 2 simple white snowflake ornaments & silver tissue paper. Nothing better then snow for the holiday!"
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Volunteers are being urged to come forward and protect the Chilterns countryside from some of its biggest threats yet.
Chilterns Conservation Board has cited HS2, uncertainties of the farming and forestry economies and the looming demand as three of the biggest dangers to the area.
Steve Rodrick retired at the end of December after 20 years, first as Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty (AONB) officer and then chief officer of the board. He has worked at protecting and promoting the Chilterns and he leaves his role with one message - volunteer to look after the countryside in these 'uncertain times'.
He said: "These are the most uncertain times I have seen. The damage HS2 will do is without precedent. Some of the scars of HS2 will heal but that wonderful tranquillity we can enjoy here will be greatly upset."
The Government has offered £30million for communities between London and Birmingham which will be worst affected by the train line to invest in public projects such as nature conservation.
However Mr Rodrick says this sum is 'derisory' as it will be spread across the whole route and not fully compensate the damage sustained by the Chilterns.
"It is only fair and equitable we are giving something in return," he said. "A lot of the public realm requires public money and that is now in very short supply. There is a danger the quality of the environment we have got will deteriorate."
He also raises concerns over timber prices and milk prices which are low. This will have a knock-on effect on Bucks' countryside, he says, because the investment of farmers and foresters 'keep the rural environment going'.
"The uncertainty over the farming and forestry is severe," he said. "And the biggest threat we have yet to feel in its full force is the pressure for housing."
Chiltern District Council (CDC) has determined to allow the construction of up to 2,900 homes by 2026 to help tackle the national housing shortage.
Council spokeswoman Viv Saunders says the housing need will increase in the decade following 2026 and will have to be defined by CDC.
Mr Rodrick added: "We are blessed in the Chilterns to have so many volunteers but it is not enough to make up the shortfall in public funding.
"We need more of that people to give not just their money but their time. It can go a very long way. We do care very much in this part of the world and we will not let the Chilterns go to wreck and ruin, we will do something about it.
"The Chilterns is special not just for local people, it is a nationally protected area. The crowning achievement (over the last 10 years) is the concern among the public. It is only by banding together and looking after it can possibly expect someone else will look after it too."
The current countryside officer Kath Daly will take up Mr Rodrick's post in January. This post is temporary and will run for six months after which there will be a recruitment process for a permanent chief officer.
The Chilterns Conservation Board was established 10 years ago this month following the Countryside and Rights of Way Act in 2000 which gave the go-ahead for a new type of independent organisation to care for AONBs.
The 27 members of the body include councillors from every county, district and unitary authority across the Chilterns, as well as representatives of local parishes and members of the public.
Among its achievements are giving support to 201 projects with grants totalling £438,000, established the Chilterns Cycleway and winning more than £0.5 million in grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund for projects on commons, wildlife, history and box woodland.
Visit /www.chilternsaonb.org/about-chilterns/volunteering.html to volunteer.


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A universal pH indicator is used to fabricate a fiber optic ammonia sensor. The advantage of this pH indicator is that it exhibits sensitivity to ammonia over a broad wavelength range. This provides a differential response, with a valley around 500 nm and a peak around 650 nm, which allows us to perform ratiometric measurements. The ratiometric measurements provide not only an enhanced signal, but can also eliminate any external disturbance due to humidity or temperature fluctuations. In addition, the indicator is embedded in a hydrophobic and gas permeable polyurethane film named Tecoflex®. The film provides additional advantages to the sensor, such as operation in dry environments, efficient transport of the element to be measured to the sensitive area of the sensor, and prevent leakage or detachment of the indicator. The combination of the universal pH indicator and Tecoflex® film provides a reliable and robust fiber optic ammonia sensor.
Ammonia is a natural gas employed in the automotive and chemical industry and medical analysis [
Optical fibers sensors (OFS) are an attractive option due to their inherent characteristics such as good sensitivity, immunity to electromagnetic interference, small size, portability, low cost, and simple light coupling [
In this work we demonstrate a fiber optic ammonia sensor based on a universal pH indicator [
As shown in the schematic of
Our sensor is based on a pH universal indicator embedded in an aliphatic thermoplastic polyurethane film, Tecoflex® [
The second step is the indicator deprotonization due to ammonium hydroxide to give a modified form of the universal indicator and water,
Finally, the reverse reaction occurs resulting in the initial shape of the universal indicator and ammonia,
Since the color changes and detection mechanism rely on pH variations, these could be also produced by other compounds that undergo similar reactions, such as CO2 or NO2. However, the cross-sensitivity of the device to different indicators has not been addressed in this work.
It is important to highlight that such color changes are fully reversible, which allows real time monitoring of ammonia concentrations. Color change information is transferred through the MMF via interaction of the evanescent film with the universal pH indicator. The advantage of the universal pH indicator is that it not only exhibits a wide spectral response, but also that the absorption changes in the spectrum have opposite responses. This means that the absorption spectra exhibit a peak and a valley that increase and decrease respectively as a function of the ammonia concentration. Two key advantages can be obtained from this characteristic response. Firstly, we can perform ratiometric measurements (difference between peak and valley absorbance values) that significantly enhance the sensor response to ammonia. Secondly, and more important, the ratiometric measurements allow us to neglect external disturbances such as temperature and humidity. It is well known that pH indicators are sensitive to temperature and humidity, which also occurs in the case of the universal pH indicator. However, when exposed to temperature and humidity changes, both the peak and the valley experience similar changes in absorption, both increase or decrease simultaneously. Therefore, when we measure ammonia under the presence of fluctuations in temperature and humidity, the ratiometric measurement allows us to obtain a correction factor that can eliminate such fluctuations due to temperature and humidity. In addition, the Tecoflex® films are hydrophobic and gas permeable which provides additional advantages to the sensor, such as operation even in extremely dry environments, efficient transport of the element to be measured to the sensitive area of the sensor, and prevent leakage or detachment of the indicator. The combination of the universal pH indicator and Tecoflex® film onto the optical fiber tip produces a sensitive and robust fiber optic ammonia sensor.
The universal pH indicator is provided by the company PANREAC, and is made of a mixture of various indicators such as methyl red (40 mg),
The sensor was fabricated using the fiber FT-200-EMT from Thorlabs Inc. (Newton, NJ, USA), which is a multimode fiber (MMF) with core and cladding diameters of 200 and 225 μm respectively. The advantage of this MMF is that the cladding is made of polymer which facilitates the removal of the cladding in a specific section of the MMF. The sensor head (
The sensors were characterized using the experimental setup shown in
We used aqueous solution of ammonia (1 mol/L density of 0.73 g/L) to obtain concentrations of 10, 25, 50, 50, 75 and 100 ppm into chamber as shown in
The sensor was first characterized to determine its spectral response under the presence of 100 ppm ammonia. Prior to filling the chamber with ammonia, a background reference is recorded by taking the response of the sensor when exposed to air. This background is removed from any further measurement in order to observe the spectral changes resulting only from changes in the chamber atmosphere. As a result, a flat response should be obtained when the sensor is again exposed to air, which confirms that the sensor performance has not been degraded. This is shown by the black line in
The spectral response of the sensor in the presence of 100 ppm of ammonia, after an exposure time of 20 min, is shown by the green line in
In order to evaluate both, the sensor response in the presence of different ammonia concentrations and the recovery time when ammonia is removed, the sensor was operated in several consecutive cycles within the absence and presence of ammonia. The ammonia concentration was modified from 0 to 100 ppm and the sensor was exposed to ammonia vapor during 20 min in each case. A recovery time in the absence of ammonia (air atmosphere) of 10 min was also allowed between each ammonia concentration. The spectral response of the sensor under the different ammonia concentrations is shown in
In addition to an enhanced response, the ratiometric signal also allows us to discriminate signal fluctuations due to external factors. It is well known that pH indicators are sensitive to humidity and temperature, and this should also occur in our pH universal indicator. The sensor response to humidity and temperature was evaluated using a climatic chamber model Challenge 250 from Angelantoni Industry (Angelantoni Industrie, Massa Martana, Italy). As shown in
The maximum ratiometric signal as a function of ammonia concentration is shown in
We can also notice that the fast recovery is preserved after different ammonia measurements. The results demonstrate a highly repetitive behavior of the sensor which is convenient for long term of operation. We should also highlight that the minimum ammonia concentration of 10 ppm detected by the sensor is well below the workplace limit of 25 ppm. Based on the experimental dynamic range we believe the sensor should be capable of detecting smaller ammonia concentrations. Finally, considering the sensor configuration, we have in general three parameters that could be modified in order to improve the sensitivity: film thickness, interaction length, and MMF diameter. Ideally the film thickness could be increased in order to enhance the sensitivity, as long as the optical field interacts with the film. However the sensor response becomes slower since the gas has to penetrate a thicker film. Therefore, a thinner film with a longer interaction length is preferred in this case. We could also reduce the diameter of the MMF in order to allow stronger interactions of the optical mode with the film. Such improvements should also increase the limit of detection of the sensor and are the subject of future work.
We have fabricated a sensitive fiber optic ammonia sensor using a mixture of pH indicators. The broad wavelength response of the indicator provides a differential response that allows us to obtain ratiometric measurements of ammonia concentrations. The ratiometric measurements provide not only an enhanced output signal, but they also eliminate any external disturbances due to humidity or temperature fluctuations. The indicator was also embedded in a Tecoflex® film whose characteristics enable efficient operation of the sensor under different humidity conditions.
We appreciate the support from the Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACyT) under contract CB-2010/157866. This work was also supported by the Spanish Economy and Competitivity Ministry-FEDER TEC2010-17805.
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Schematic representation of the sensor head.
Experimental setup for testing the ammonia sensor.


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The Shakespeare Conference: SHK 10.0368 Thursday 4 March 1999.
Date: Wednesday, 03 Mar 1999 12:52:12 -0500
Subject: Query: Video Discs
Has anybody put together a list of Shakespeare films/tapes and related
items available on video disc (any and all formats)? If so, I'd love
directions to it or copies of it.
Dave Evett
Dept. of English
Cleveland State Univ.


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2. Basic salida to cross to walk with syncopations
The follower syncopates through her crossing step and the leader does the same as he brings his feet together. The step is shown twice; in the first version they dance through the follower's cross on beats 1 and 3 of the measure. The second time, interpreting the music differently, they step on beats 1 and 2.
The leader suggests these rhythmic variations by accelerating the follower as she reaches backwards with her R foot, and then slowing her down as she reaches back R after the cross.
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Dr. John Cho MD Patient Reviews
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21 Patient Reviews
- Friendly Staff
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- Wait Time 15.6 minutes
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1.0 of 5
May 18th, 2015
I went to doctor Cho for sore throat that hadn't gone away in about a week. Doctor Cho requested for a Strep Throat test and then took a look (a long look) and somehow determined that nothing was wrong. I then asked Doctor Cho if it was normal to have one side of the throat so swollen and painful and no pain on the other side. To which he took another look (long look again) and became more concerned, but still said to give it a few days to see if it goes away naturally. After a moment of silence, my girlfriend asked Doctor Cho if the bumps on my uvula were normal. To which he looked puzzled, took another look (long look again) and became more concerned. He then said that he is unsure, referred me to a specialist, and asked if I had any questions?! What?! I wish I could post a picture here, because within five seconds the average person would be able to identify the swollen tonsil, red and swollen right side of throat, and bumps on the uvula. It look Dr. Cho three looks, and my girlfriend and my input to make a simple diagnosis - and then an "I don't know but you should see a specialistâ to top it all off. I left this doctor with extreme frustration thinking, "Why did I even go to the Doctor? I am going to get a bill in a couple weeks for what?" I haven't been to a doctor as incapable as this one, DO NOT go to doctor Cho for any reason. Doctor Cho you have received my first poor review of a doctor!
5.0 of 5
December 19th, 2014
Love Dr. Cho. He was always very thorough. He has always showed concern and compassion.
5.0 of 5
January 21st, 2014
Best primary physician I have ever had.
He has been my primary physician for 12 years. He is very thorough, courteous and caring. I give him an excellent rating in all areas and wish other dovors were so conscientious.
5.0 of 5
December 19th, 2013
Great doctor for 11 years.
Thanks to Dr. Cho being thorough, I was lead to the right treatment and sometimes specialists for various issues: Polycystic ovaries, hypertension, severe anemia and obesity. My parents see him too and agree that he is very thorough. He doesn't push you off, he spends time with you during visits, asks questions, answers your questions, follows up personally or has his nurse call to give test results. He is up to date medications and health concerns. He takes interests in his patients: their career, families, travels, etc. I like his staff and the fact that te office is open nights and weekends. I recommend Dr. Cho over an over.
3.7 of 5
August 15th, 2012
Pragmatic and consertative approach to health
I find Dr. Cho's medical pragmatism to be very helpful. I am a mid-30's male and have seen Dr. Cho on a few occassions. He is very reluctant to "medicate", and chooses a more conservative approach by treating symptoms. At first, this was difficult to accept. I had a cold and wanted antibiotics. He was reluctant to prescribe becuase he believed I had a virus and anti-biotics would not help. He did prescribe them to me but advised against their use, and instead asked me to let the cold run its natural course. Reluctantly, I took his advice. The cold went away in a few days. I appreciated his medical advice not to "medicate" unnecessarily. He has taken this same approach on other areas where mainstream media is advocating for a health solution but has suggested not doing it simply because "it's popular". I value this medical approach because I feel that he is more interested in treating a symptom and not simply trying to make me feel 100% better immediately. Treating the sysmpton is what I need, even if feeling better is what I want.
5.0 of 5
July 2nd, 2012
Dr. Cho gives straight forward honest advise and takes jis time to explain everything. I would reccommend him to others especialy those who do any international travel.
2.3 of 5
April 21st, 2012
Why Bother?
Dr Cho leaves me feeling like "Why did I even bother to come in here today?" He doesn't listen and he doesn't ask if there's anything he can do for you.
1.0 of 5
February 14th, 2012
Run, don't walk AWAY from this Doctor
Just didn't have his act together. Very unprofessional and lacking all bedside manner. Treated me like he was not interested in my medical condition. I would strongly suggest going to someone else for any medical needs, even if you are desperate.
1.0 of 5
October 16th, 2011
Questionable methods
I have been treated for my health problem for a very long time and when a problem arose with my heart Dr. Cho never properly diagnosed the problem. It took a heart specialist to detect the problem. Further, Dr. Cho does not seem to be too caring of his patients. He prescribed medications with over 10 refills for each of the medications that I was taking and never even mentioned to come back to see him at any time during my visit with him.
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September 28th, 2010
I'm never come across such an ignorant and just outright confused man in my life; much less a doctor. What has now successfully be diagnosed as a simple staff infection at the emergency room was over an hour with "Doctor" Cho at Urgent Care.example of questioning:Cho: "so this just appeared this morning?"Me: "Yes"Cho: "Okay, where is the rash?"Me: "It's not a rash, it's this huge, raging infectious looking spot right here"Cho: "Okay, and that's been going on for how long?"Me: "This morning..."Cho: "I'm not sure if we can treat this rash here"I'm not kidding. I'm not over exaggerating. This conversation happened, repeatedly, in a cycle, for at least 10 minutes before I just left in frustrated tears.
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August 5th, 2008
Horible Doctor
Dr. Cho was one of the worst doctors I have ever seen. He ignored everything I had to say and came up with his own off the wall diagnosis that did not match the symptoms I was having. I told him numerous times that his diagnosis and symptoms did not match the symptoms I was having (allergic reaction). He told me to go to the drugstore and purchese otc allergy medication, I told him I was already on prescription allergy medication and it was not working effectively, he said if I did not get better to see my primary care in three weeks. I saw Dr. Cho at the urgent care, however I would advise you to find a different doctor even at the urgent care. He was very rude and seemed like he only wanted to get patients out the door as fast as he can. Horrible, Horrible doctor
5.0 of 5
April 18th, 2016
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Arthritis & Rheumatism, Volume 63,
November 2011 Abstract Supplement
Abstracts of the American College of
Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals
Annual Scientific Meeting
Chicago, Illinois November 4-9, 2011.
A Randomized Clinical Trial of a Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Demonstrates Improvement in Mental Health but Not in Physical Health, Cardiovascular Risks or Endothelial Function At One Year.
Fortin1, Paul R., Aghdassi2, Ellie, Cymet2, Anne, Morrison3, Stacey, Su3, Jiandong, Wynant4, Willy, Pope5, Janet E.
Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, ON
McGill UHC/RVH, Montreal, QC
Montreal General Hospital, Montreal
University Health Network, Toronto, ON
The Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, ON
McGill University, Quebec, QC
St. Joseph's Health Care, University of Western Ontario, London, ON
McGill Univ Health Center, Montreal, QC
Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, QC
Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, ON
Universite de Montreal endowed research chair in atherosclerosis, Quebec, QC
The Health Improvement and Prevention Program (HIPP) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the first randomized intervention aimed at the improvement of health status and coping while reducing risky behaviours for cardiovascular disease (CVD).
An unblinded RCT of the HIPP intervention (HIPP NOW) compared to usual care (HIPP LATER) assessed physical (PCS) and mental (MCS) component summary scores of SF-36, the CVD risk derived from the Framingham risk score (CVD risk) and the flow mediated dilatation (FMD) of the brachial artery. Patients with no CVD were recruited from three academic centres. After providing consent, SF-36, SLEDAI, SDI as well as FMD were collected. Those randomized to HIPP NOW were administered a personalized risk modification program by a nurse (disease education, CVD risk reduction {including smoking cessation}, exercise, psychological intervention). Repeated clinical assessments and FMD were performed at one year. A cross-over of the LATER group occurred at one year and all patients will be reassessed at 2 years. We report here the one year results. Power calculations showed that 260 patients ensured 80% power to detect >=10% improvement in the SF-36 MCS and PCS and 20% in CVD risk. Between groups differences (1year - baseline) were tested, separately for each primary outcome, using t-tests and multivariable linear regressions (MLR) adjusting for baseline values and for patients' characteristics associated with the outcome.
We randomized 288 patients. There were no differences between groups for mean age (44 yrs), race (70% Caucasian), marital status (53% married), education (91% high school graduates), mean disease duration (11.3 yrs) and mean SLEDAI (4.04). The NOW group had a higher mean SDI (1.37 vs 1.00, p=0.03). Table 1 shows the results of the HIPP intervention at one year on the outcomes of PCS, MCS, CVD risk and the post-occlusive FMD change in brachial artery diameter.
|Unadjusted analyses
|Adjusted analyses
|D HIPP NOW (1 year-baseline)
|D HIPP LATER (1 year-baseline)
|bstudy-group in MLR (95%CI)
|p-value study-group in MLR
|-0.10 (-1.80; 1.60)
|SF-36 mental
|-2.67 (-4.84; -0.50)
|CVD risk (logit)
|+0.08 (-0.01; 0.17)
|FMD (% change)
|+0.18 (-1.43; 1.79)
The MCS score increased during the first year of follow-up in the HIPP NOW group by 1.84 units but decreased in the LATER group by 1.44. The resulting un-adjusted difference (p=0.008 for the 2-tailed t-test) and the adjusted difference from MLR (2.67, 95% CI: 0.50 to 4.84, p=0.017) were both statistically significant. There was a trend toward improvement in CVD risk (p= 0.087 for t-test and p=0.067 for MLR). The differences in the other primary outcomes were not significant.
The HIPP intervention significantly improved the mental health but not the physical health in SLE as measured by the SF-36; other primary outcomes were not significant. Since SF-36 mental health improvement may precede changes towards healthier behaviour, this study will re-examine outcomes at two years.
To cite this abstract, please use the following information:
Fortin, Paul R., Aghdassi, Ellie, Cymet, Anne, Morrison, Stacey, Su, Jiandong, Wynant, Willy, et al; A Randomized Clinical Trial of a Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Demonstrates Improvement in Mental Health but Not in Physical Health, Cardiovascular Risks or Endothelial Function At One Year. [abstract]. Arthritis Rheum 2011;63 Suppl 10 :2064


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Penn State Fayette professor, students bring message to Zachariah Connell Elementary
Speaking to a group of teachers and parents, Penn State Fayette professor Elaine Barry addressed the need for reading regardless of the material or the content.
"What you read isn't necessarily important, it's that you read," Barry said. "Reading to your children boosts their brains and reading to them is so beneficial."
Barry was invited to speak Wednesday afternoon at Zachariah Connell Elementary School in Connellsville.
"She put on a good program and I think that the parents really enjoyed it," Title 1 teacher Marian Bryson said. "Reading to your child is important, but so is having them read to you."
Barry brought along some of her own favorite children's books to share, illustrating that you don't need books written especially for children for your child to enjoy the experience while learning.
"My son's favorite book was a coffee table book," Barry said as she showed a large book based on the Galapagos Islands. "This is not a book written for children and it's really just something that sits on your coffee table that is filled with pretty photos, but he loved it. We would turn the pages and talk about the water and the photos and he always enjoyed it."
Barry added that when reading to your child — even at a very young age — something as simple as making an animal noise related to the animal on the page is the same as telling them how a letter of the alphabet sounds.
"Reading a book doesn't have to be about really reading that book or reading all the words, it's about the experience," Barry said. "Doing something like making sounds or animal noises helps them to build pre-reading skills."
Barry also stressed that it is not important to devote an enormous amount of time to reading.
"If you don't have 35 minutes to read, then take 5 minutes," she said, adding that children can get information from any type of book. "If it's a chapter book or a comic book, they will get some kind of information."
Barry added that reading to a child, even those with attention problems, is very beneficial to having them learn to not only pay attention, but to listen.
"Reading to your child builds attention," Barry said. "Reading to them helps their attention to grow."
About 12 students from the university came with Barry and read to the children.
"I was happy to do it and the kids have been so excited," student Angela Simmons, 21, of Uniontown said. "This was nice."
Simmons read two books to a kindergarten class and a first-grade class. First-grade teacher Lori Dropik said she welcomed the guest reader.
"I think this was a great idea and I enjoyed it very much," Dropik said. "We read in here every day and we even have a saying that we say all the time: 'The more you read, the smarter you get.'"
Marilyn Forbes is a freelance writer.


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Police provide timeline of Ledger's final moments
Police officers examine the body of actor Heath Ledger on a stretcher in an apartment building in the SoHo neighborhood of New York.
Photo: AP
Police have provided an in-depth timeline of Heath Ledger's final moments, revealing the chaos that filled his Manhattan apartment in the moments after the Australian-born actor died.
It included a frantic call to former Full House star Mary-Kate Olsen, a massage therapist desperately trying to wake him, and a maid who was in Ledger's bedroom in the moments before he died.
Police said Ledger, 28, probably died sometime between 1pm (0500 AEDT) and 2.45pm (0645 AEDT) on Tuesday of what authorities say may be an accidental drug overdose.
Authorities found six different types of prescription drugs in Ledger's apartment, including pills to treat insomnia and anxiety, according to two law enforcement officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing. Three of the drugs were prescribed in Europe.
Ledger's housekeeper, Teresa Solomon, arrived at his apartment at 12.30pm let herself in with her own key.
At 1pm, she went to his bedroom to change a light bulb, and saw Ledger sleeping and heard him snoring. She left the room without thinking anything was wrong.
At 2.45pm, a masseuse named Diana Wolozin showed up for her massage appointment with Ledger, who didn't answer when she knocked on his door.
She then tried to call him on his cell phone, but again got no response. She went into the bedroom, set up her massage table and again tried to wake Ledger.
Wolozin told police that Ledger was cold to the touch, but she just assumed he was unconscious.
She proceeded to grab his mobile phone and call Mary Kate Olsen, whose number is programmed into the phone. Wolozin knew that Olsen and Ledger were friends, and she asked Olsen for advice on what she should do next.
Olsen, who also lives in Manhattan but was in California at the time, responded by saying she would send over her private security guards to help deal with the situation.
In the ensuing moments, Wolozin realized that Ledger might be dead, and called for an ambulance.
The emergency operator provided Wolozin directions on how to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation, but it was too late.
Paramedics arrived minutes later - at about the same time as Olsen's security guards.
Numerous messages left at telephone numbers listed to Wolozin and Solomon were not returned Wednesday.
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|5' 10" (1.78 m)
|187 lbs. (85 kg)
| Elder Gods
Fire God
Water God
Earth God
| Shinnok
Quan Chi
Brotherhood of Shadows
—Battle Cry
An orphan raised by Shaolin Monks, showed a great fighting skill at early age. Was introduced to the God of Wind, Fujin who felt the potential in Rayearth, and take him to the Temple of Elements where he was trained by the 4 Element Gods. The ages passed and became an Element Lord, master of the 4 elements, the Elder Gods noted his power and turn him in Champion of the Elder Gods. According to a vision from Raiden the God of Thunder, Shinnok (a Fallen Elder God) will resurface from the Netherrealm and attack the Heavens. The new Champion's mission is to defend this realm.
As the champion of the Elder God, he wears the same armor as Scorpion and Monster in the 1st timeline: he is wearing a golden armor with black cloth in all his body except his head. His face have a scar across his left eye, he have long brown hair, a white bandana and brown eyes. His alternate costume is an untied hair, shirtless torso, one armband in each arm, a black pant with black boots. His arms (below the armband) glows when he uses an element (Fire: Red Glow, Water: Blue Glow, Wind: Green Glow, Earth: Yellow Glow) and if he don't uses any element moves for a while, his arms returns to normal.
Special Moves
- Fireball — Rayearth joins his hands in front of his body and from them, a fireball is formed and is fired to the front.
- Enhanced Move:Double Fireball - Instead of one fireball, Rayearth fires two.
- Water Uppercut — Rayearth do a normal uppercut but at the same time, a water punch is in front of the punch, if it connect to the opponent, then it punch the opponent and this move, can deflect the projectiles.
- Enhanced Move:Waterfall Uppercut - The Water Punch is stronger, faster and bigger, it also can deflect the projectiles but it can elevate the opponent far from Rayearth.
- Wind Teleport — He grabs the opponent and fly with him/her to the sky, then he slam the opponent.
- Enhanced Move:Tornado Teleport - He do the same thing like Wind Teleport but after the slam, he send a current of air, damaging and sending away the opponent.
- Earth Tremor - He lift a leg and smash it in the floor and the opponent is damaged.
- Enhanced Move:Earthquake - The same thing as Earth Tremor but also lift the opponent in the air vertically.
X-Ray Move
- Terrenal Punishment — Rayearth runs behind the opponent and kicking him/her in the back breaking the bones of his back, then the opponent is still in the air and Rayearth summon a pointy diagonal pilar of earth and pierce the opponent in the stomach.
- Pure Pression — Rayearth summon the power of water in both arms. So he shoots water in high pression and start to cut the opponent in different angles, after that, he release the power of Water, join his arms in front of him and shoot a powerful current of wind and the opponent's body becomes a lot of little pieces.
- Fireworks - Under the opponent's feet, the earth is trembling, Rayearth lift his left hand and catapult him/her in the air; in his right hand, was a concentrated fireball and he shot it to the opponent, and the opponent explotes and the remains falls to the ground.
- After he turns in a baby, he shots in 4 directions every element (a small pond of fire, a mini tornado of wind, a pillar taller than him and a fountain of water) but he got surrender by them, and he starts to cry because he can get out of there.
Arcade Ending
Rayearth finished Shao Kahn! After that he started to gather the survivors of the invasion of Shao Kahn in Earthrealm: Raiden, Johnny Cage, Sonya Blade, Kenshi, the four elements gods and a revived Liu Kang. Even with Raiden's vision, they are in disadvantage: they are fighting his own friends now revived to serve Shinnok and Quan Chi. Rayearth asks his allies if in Earthrealm there are anothers fighters that can join them. Before Rayearth's mission begins, he started to gather those allies. They can't afford to lose this war.
Intro, Mid-Round, Outro
Round entrance taunt: He appears from the sky and lands in the grounds saying: "Might the Elder Gods forgive you..." and when he stands up, he says: "...because I will not!"
Mid-round taunt: He creates a water clone of himself and the clone celebrates.
End-match taunt: The camara focuses in Rayearth, he surrender himself in a circular wall of fire and when it dissipate, Rayearth is not longer there.
- Throw Forward: He grabs the opponent by the neck, starts to burning him/her, then he drop the opponent for a moment and with a current of wind, he send the opponent away.
- Throw back: He creates a circle of water in each hand, then close them to the opponent's head where he is tortured by the high pressure. And while the opponent is in his/her heels by the pain, Rayearth (now behind the opponent) kick him/her with a leg coated in hard earth.
Character Relationships
- Found it by Shaolin Monks
- Fujin saw his potential and take him to the Temple of Elements
- Trained with the four Elements Gods (Fujin, Fire God, Water God and Earth God)
- Recognizing his power, the Elder Gods make him their Champion.
- His earliest names were Vicarius, Sunearth, Sonearth.
- He was originally a God of Fire, God of Order, a swordsman.
- He have a different origin: he was going to be an articial human created by the Elder Gods.
- In his earliest designs: he had green hair.
- In his alternate costume, he had a glowing tattoo.
- In a different alternate costume, his arms weren't the only ones that glows but the entire body and each limb was going to be coated in a solid Crystallization based in each element:
- Left Arm > Water > Blue Crystallization
- Right Arm > fire > Red Crystallization
- Left Leg > Wind > Green Crystallization
- Right Leg > Earth > Yellow Crystallization


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S. Nijalingappa
|4th Chief Minister of Karnataka
|In office
1 November 1956 – 16 May 1958
|Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar
|Preceded by
|Kadidal Manjappa
|Succeeded by
|B. D. Jatti
|In office
21 June 1962 – 29 May 1968
|Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar
Satyawant Mallannah Shrinagesh
V. V. Giri
Gopal Swarup Pathak
|Preceded by
|S. R. Kanthi
|Succeeded by
|Veerendra Patil
|Personal details
10 December 1902
Siddavanahalli, Chitradurga
|8 August 2000(aged 97)
|Political party
|Indian National Congress
Siddavanahalli Nijalingappa (10 December 1902 – 8 August 2000, Chitradurga) was a senior Congress politician and the Chief Minister of Karnataka (then Mysore State) between 1956 and 1958 and once again, between 1962 and 1968. He played an important role in the Indian freedom movement as well as in the Karnataka Unification movement.
Early life[edit]
S. Nijalingappa was born on 10 December 1902 in a middle-class Lingayat family in a village called Haluwagalu(ಹಲುವಾಗಲು) in Harapanahalli taluk, then Bellary district & now in Davangere district. He graduated in arts from the Central College, Bengaluru during this time stayed in Rao Bahadhur Dharmapravartha Gubbi Thotadappa hostel (1921-1924), in 1924 and got his Law degree from the Law College, Poona in 1926. As a child, he was given a traditional education by an old teacher named Veerappa Master. Thus, like the other leaders of the Indian Freedom Movement, he also had a unique blend of both traditional and modern education. The life and the vachanas of Basaveshwar and the philosophy of Shankaracharya, as well as the course of the Indian Freedom Movement and the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi had the utmost effect on his mind.
Political career[edit]
Nijalingappa attended the Congress sessions as a spectator. It was in 1936, when he came into contact with Dr. N. S. Hardikar, that he began to take an active interest in the organization. He served it first as a volunteer, rising to be the President of the Pradesh Congress Committee and finally the President of the All India Congress Committee in 1968.
He became president of the Mysore Congress and was also a member of the historic Constituent Assembly from 1946 to 1950. Later, he was elected as a member of the first Lok Sabha from the Chitaldrug constituency (now Chitradurga) in 1952.
The services rendered by Nijalingappa towards the unification of Karnataka was enormous, and in recognition of the same, he was chosen as the first Chief Minister of the unified state. Then again for the second time, he was elected to the same responsible post and he continued in that post up to April 1968. He may well be called the Maker of Modern Karnataka. The state owes much to him for development of agricultural, irrigation, industrial and transport projects.[1]
He became the Congress President when people in many parts of the country had expressed their distrust in it in the 1967 elections. He chaired two Congress sessions in 1968 and 1969 held in Hyderabad and Faridabad respectively. Due to his untiring efforts, the Congress Party was re-invigorated. However, the factional feud between various factions of the party increased and finally resulted in the historic split of the party in 1969.[2] He was the last president of undivided Indian National Congress and had to see, his party being split into Congress(Ruling) supporting Indira Gandhi and Congress (Organization) or Syndicate Congress consisting of senior leaders like Nijalingappa himself, Kamaraj, Morarji Desai and others.[3]
After the Congress split, Nijalingappa gradually retired from politics. After giving up active politics, he served as chairman of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Society. He was widely revered even after his retirement and was known for his simplicity and integrity.[4] He died on 9 August 2000 at his residence in Chitradurga at the age of 97.[5]
He is fondly remembered in the Tibetan community of India because as Chief Minister of Karnataka, he gave land to Tibetan refugees for the purpose of resettlement. Karnataka today has the largest Tibetan settlements and the largest population in exile. Bylakuppe (six hours from Bangalore), Mundgod (two hours from Hubli), Kollegal and Gurupura (near Bylakuppe) are the four Tibetan settlements in Karnataka.[6]
The memorial of Nijalingappa built beside NH-4 on the outskirts of Chitradurga near Sibara was inaugurated by the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama on 29 January 2011.[7] Meanwhile, Karnataka chief minister B. S. Yeddyurappa declared that he would name the Sugar research institute at Belgaum after Nijalingappa.[8]
- ^ "NIJALINGAPPA – ARCHITECT OF KARNATAKA" (PDF). presidentvenkatraman.in.
- ^ Split in a Predominant Party: The Indian National Congress in 1969. Google book results.
- ^ "Split in the Congress". Indiansaga.
- ^ "Wearing simplicity on the sleeve". Deccan Herald. 6 November 2012.
- ^ "Nijalingappa dead". The Hindu. 9 August 2000.
- ^ "His Holiness the Dalai Lama Remembers Former Chief Minister Nijalingappa". Central Tibetan Administration.
- ^ "S. Nijalingappa memorial to be dedicated to the nation today". The Hindu. 29 January 2011.
- ^ "Sugar institute named after Nijalingappa". The Hindu. 28 August 2010.
External links[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Siddavanahalli Nijalingappa.
- [1] S.Nijalingappa biography
|Political offices
|Preceded by
Kadidal Manjappa
|Chief Minister of Karnataka
1 November 1956 to 16 May 1958
|Succeeded by
B. D. Jatti
|Preceded by
S. R. Kanthi
|Chief Minister of Karnataka
21 June 1962 to 29 May 1968
|Succeeded by
Veerendra Patil
- Chief Ministers of Karnataka
- Recipients of the Karnataka Ratna
- Kannada people
- People from Chitradurga district
- 1902 births
- 2000 deaths
- Members of the Constituent Assembly of India
- 1st Lok Sabha members
- Lingayatism
- Lok Sabha members from Karnataka
- Indian National Congress politicians from Karnataka
- Presidents of the Indian National Congress
- Chief ministers from Indian National Congress
- Indian National Congress politicians
- Indian National Congress (Organisation) politicians


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The future vision for Farnborough International Airshow has taken a major step forward following plans to construct permanent exhibition facilities on site.
More than 100 temporary buildings are currently erected and dismantled at the show for the biennial event, however, organisers have said the facilities are uneconomical and fall short of customer expectations.
In a bid to improve the quality of buildings at the airshow, ADS Group, owners of Farnborough International, has submitted plans to erect a permanent 21,534 square metre exhibition, conference and media centre.
A spokesperson for Terence O'Rourke, the agent for ADS Group, said: "The airshow remains essentially a temporary event with some 50,000sq m of exhibition halls being erected, fitted out and then dismantled each show.
"This model is increasingly unviable financially and results in facilities which fall below exhibitor and visitor expectations.
"These facilities require urgent upgrade if the Farnborough International Airshow is to retain its pre-eminent global position.
"The developments proposed are therefore of vital importance to the future of the business, the wider local community and UK industry generally. It will enhance the FIA brand and maintain Farnborough's status as a world-class event."
Plans were submitted last Friday and, if approved, ADS Group hope to begin construction in the autumn and complete the new building by 2016, in time for the next airshow.
The proposed building will also improve the running costs of the airshow over time, allowing further investment to be made at the site.
The building will have ground floor exhibition space of up to 12,480sq m, that can be sub-divided, with space on the first floor for meetings and conferences and a restaurant or café.
The application states: "The permanent structure will create a new landmark building and a bespoke symbol of ADS's aspirations for the airshow site.
"In years to come ADS hopes it will become an iconic building synonymous with the airshow and its international status.
"The design of the new building will complement the bold contemporary style of other buildings within the wider airport site, notably TAG's terminal building, hangars and control tower on the northern side of the aerodrome, and The Aviator Hotel to the immediate north east of the site.
"The new building will result in a significant improvement in the visual amenity of the site compared to the temporary structure."
A decision on the plans is due to be made by Rushmoor Borough Council by Friday November 7.


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The Division of Aging and Geriatric Psychiatry trains medical students and residents in the departments of Psychiatry, Medicine, Family and Community Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Anesthesia (Pain Medicine Fellowship). We also sponsor individual medical students and residents on research electives. In addition, the Division is accredited by the American College of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to train up to two fellows a year in Geriatric Psychiatry.
Fellows rotate through a wide range of didactic and clinical activities, at the ALMVAH, AFV and other local training sites. They encouraged to design and execute a research project. At the end of their training, they become eligible to sit for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology's Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatric Psychiatry.
Dr. Jeffrey Cordes, M.D., is our Fellowship Training Director. He serves as clinical supervisor to residents and fellows in the departments of Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and also to medical students. His primary clinical sites are within the South Texas Veterans Health Care System, including the GEM Memory Disorder Clinics and the Frank Tejeda VA Outpatient Mental Health Clinic. He also supervises trainees on the University Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Service.
Dr. Schillerstrom, M.D.,is also invested in medical student and psychiatry resident education. He is the course director for Human Behavior taught to every medical student in their first year of training. He is the psychiatry clerkship director for the Regional Academic Health Center (RAHC) in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. His responsibilities there include organizing all clinical psychiatry education activities offered to third year medical students and recruiting new clinical sites and faculty to lead these activities. Dr. Schillerstrom is the Associate Training Director for Psychiatry Resident Research. He coordinates unique research training opportunities for psychiatry residents committed to postgraduate academic careers. He has also developed an outpatient geriatric psychiatry teaching clinic committed to training psychiatry residents and geriatric psychiatry fellows in elder mental health care. He frequently mentors trainees in clinical research, and was voted Best Faculty Research Mentor by the UTHSCSA Department of Psychiatry residents in 2005 and 2006.
Dr. Royall, M.D., also supervises residents and geriatric fellows from a variety of disciplines, who rotate through the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital (ALMVAH) Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC). He frequently mentors trainees in clinical research, and was voted Best Faculty Research Mentor by the UTHSCSA Department of Psychiatry residents in 2003 and 2004.