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How do doctors report maternity-related deaths?
In 2003, California put a new checkbox on death certificates asking if the deceased was pregnant within one year of death. This caught a certain number of deaths that would have slipped through the cracks previously. The codes used on the death certificate also changed slightly in 1999. Most importantly, the World Health Organization, which controls these codes, added definitions for obstetric death.
Why isn't the rise in deaths simply attributable to better reporting?
Basically, the rise is too big. Doctors are seeing a greater than 300 percent increase between 1996 and 2006. Part of that is certainly attributable to better reporting, but how much? Donna Hoyert at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Vital Statistics found that the change in reporting codes resulted in about a 13 percent increase.
The checkbox issue is a little more complex, however, because every state asks slightly different questions on the death certificates. What Hoyert found was an across-the-board increase between 2002 and 2003. In states that asked about pregnancy on the death certificate in a single year – 2002 or 2003 – there was a 20 percent increase in maternal mortality. In states that had a question or a checkbox both years, there was a 40 percent increase in maternal mortality.
Note that collection practices hadn't changed in either example. The difference, 20 percent vs. 40 percent may reflect the fact that states with better collection of data are better able to see changes. So how much is caused by the addition of the checkbox? You can get an idea by comparing states with a checkbox both years (40 percent increase) to states that instituted the checkbox in 2003 (53 percent increase).
Considering this information, Dr. Elliott Main has estimated that 30 percent of the rise can be attributed to better reporting. That leaves 70 percent that could be caused by changes in population and changes in hospitals.
What about the various definitions: pregnancy-related mortality, maternal mortality, and pregnancy-associated mortality?
Pregnancy-associated mortality lumps in all deaths (including women who die in car crashes) of any mother who dies within one year of pregnancy. So, that's not a very useful measure.
Maternal-mortality refers to all deaths directly relating to pregnancy and birth within 42 days. This misses women like Nancy Lim, who was injured during a cesarean section in 1993, and died from complications of that injury some nine months later. The numbers are slightly lower, but this is the most commonly used measure. California Watch used maternal-mortality numbers to show how the California rate had increased to 16.9 in 2006. This is the most conservative method of counting maternal deaths. Using that rate, California Watch determined that 95 women died in 2006.
A second method – called pregnancy-related mortality – catches some deaths missed by the maternal-mortality rate. Pregnancy-related mortality counts all deaths directly relating to pregnancy and birth within a year of birth (or the end or pregnancy). If you applied that method to California, there were 108 pregnancy-related mortalities in 2006. And the California pregnancy-related death rate was 19.2 per 100,000 that year.
What exactly is the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative?
It's a group founded by the California Department of Public Health and the California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative. It includes state agencies, nonprofits, professional organizations (like the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists), universities (it's based at Stanford), and health care systems (like Kaiser Permanente and Sutter Health). The group is funded through multiple sources, including some state money and support from Stanford University.
The task force formed in 2004 and began conducting the maternal mortality review in 2006.
What exactly is this review that California is conducting and what does it have to do with the report referenced in the story?
It's called the California Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review, and it's the first in the state. Researchers carefully went through all the administrative data – the numbers from vital statistics – to see if this rise in deaths was meaningful. They found that, if anything, poor reporting had been hiding the problem and they put together the report referenced in the story. It was meant as a call to action.
Then they began a much larger review. Researchers are checking all the maternal death certificates against baby birth certificates to make sure no women are missed. And then they are examining the medical records of every woman who died after or during a pregnancy. So far, the researchers have completed analysis of the years 2002 and 2003, and information from that data informs the story.
Why haven't we heard about this before?
For one thing, everybody in obstetrics knows that maternal mortality is a problem in poor countries and that, since the 1930s, it's been getting better every year in rich countries. So, any evidence to the contrary is hard to swallow.
There's also the fact that these deaths are so rare that a doctor will probably go his or her entire career without seeing a death: it's impossible for individuals to see the trend. In fact, you need a population the size of California's or bigger to get statistically relevant information. Looking at the entire U.S. population would provide even better information, but the national data is messy because every state collects data differently.
Finally, when a mother dies it is often so painful for the family that people don't talk about it. California Watch was able to find only four relatives of mothers who had died from pregnancy related causes who were willing to talk. California Watch obtained a list of women who had died within one year of pregnancy from the state in 2007, and with this information, we were able to contact about a dozen family members of women who had died from representative causes, but not one of them wanted to share their story.
How much of this problem is caused by cesareans?
There are many, many studies with many different results. On the face of it, cesareans look like they are clearly more dangerous. More women and infants die during or after cesarean delivery than vaginal delivery. But that conclusion is confounded by what's called sampling error: the sample of women in the C-section group are at a higher risk than the sample of the women in the vaginal-delivery group because some of them are getting cesareans as a last-ditch effort in an emergency, and others are getting cesareans because they have some underlying risk factor.
So what's the upshot of all this? For a healthy woman, a C-section is pretty safe. The consensus is that it may be slightly more dangerous than vaginal birth. But if you look at the second third and fourth births after that C-section, the risks go up dramatically. That's because with every new surgery there is more internal scarring, more risk of placenta problems.


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Stuff says Cheaper than some apps, Apple's new desktop OS has plenty of slick tricks to convert the mobile masses
Notice anything familiar?
Right from the start, it's clear Mac OS X Lion is more akin to a smartphone experience than a computer one. You download the software from the Mac App Store, and app deflation means Lion costs just £21 (compare Leopard's £90 or Vista's £220). At 3.7Gb, it's a hefty file that can take a few hours to suck down from Apple's servers, but it's a whole lot simpler than schlepping to the shop and messing around with disks. Installation is a single-click affair.
Reverse action
The first thing you'll notice is the scrolling direction has been reversed. If you want to see the bottom of a webpage you move your finger upwards, just as you would on an iPad or iPhone. It takes getting used to, but Apple wants you to know that multi-touch gestures are at the core of Mac OS X Lion. On a more cynical note, it won't hurt sales of gesture-sensitive accessories such as the Magic Trackpad and Magic Mouse (both £59).
History repeating
For the first time, Mac apps restart exactly where you left them, just like iPhone apps, so you can shut down your computer without having to go through the laborious process of making sure everything's saved. Restart an app and files bizarrely spring back into life. Like the scrolling, you can either learn to love it or simply switch off. We think you'll choose the former.
Elsewhere, Auto Save-enabled apps keep your documents backed up and allow you to revert to previous versions, while the uncharacteristically ugly AirDrop makes it marginally easier to share files between computers using Wi-Fi. All this will become more useful when iCloud arrives, seamlessly (and wirelessly) syncing files between all your computers and iOS devices.
The end of the folder?
Sometimes, the iPad influence goes a bit too far. Click on the new rocket icon atop your dock and you'll be presented with a grid of apps icons almost identical to the iOS homescreen: great for touchscreens, but a little pointless on a computer.
More useful is the new All My Files shortcut on the Finder window's sidebar, which frees you to find your most recent documents without wading through folders. The improved search function helps you find older stuff you've hidden away, too.
Lambs to Lion
Folders aren't the only things to have fallen from Apple's grace: scrollbars have bitten the bullet, while windows are sidelined in favour of full-screen apps. Full Screen is one of our favourite OS X Lion features, allowing developers to create truly immersive, mobile app-like experiences without the clutter of menubars, docks and desktops.
It's particularly welcome on small-screen MacBooks but works well on the dekstop too, allowing you to give your full attention to apps like iPhoto, Preview and – in the fashion of Google's new Chromebooks – even Safari. You can switch between apps with a three-fingered sideways swipe, or launch Mission Control to view all your apps and desktops a la Exposé.
There are hundreds of smaller changes, like a clever low-power wake mode that lets you remotely access files without turning on the Mac's screen or USB drives and the ability to remotely control another Mac user's screen – a boon if you share Macs at home or in the office.
In conclusion
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion is a delicious upgrade from Snow Leopard, and it's likely to convince a few more Windows users that the time has come to switch to Mac (particularly with its smart new migration software). More importantly, Lion is the lure for those who are already hooked on Apple – those millions of iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users who need something to buy while they're waiting for the iPhones 5. Make no mistake, this Lion has teeth.


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Early Childhood Education Update (July 2014)
July 02, 2014 | Child Care and Early Education
In This Issue:
- CLASP Executive Director Testifies at House Hearing on the War on Poverty
- Progress Report on "My Brother's Keeper Task Force"
- State Involvement in Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships
- Top Ten CCDF Policies that Support Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships
- Child Care Challenges for Workers in Low-Wage Jobs
- The Effects of Inequities at Work on Immigrant Families
- The Unique Needs of Immigrant Parents of Children in Early Childhood Programs
- Abriendo Puertas' Evaluation Yields Positive Outcomes
CLASP Executive Director Testifies at House Hearing on the War on Poverty
CLASP Executive Director Olivia Golden testified at A Progress Report on the War on Poverty: Reforming Federal Aid—the latest hearing in a series held by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan about the War on Poverty. Golden discussed the War on Poverty's major accomplishments, including the success of programs such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Head Start, and Pell Grants in reducing poverty and improving the lives of those who remain poor. She also noted the unfinished business that lies ahead.
Additionally, Golden also provided facts about today's federal-state work support programs which include: food assistance, health insurance, child care subsidies, and income support through cash help and tax credits. These programs are largely targeted to families with children who are working low-wage jobs that do not meet their needs. Frequently, these families also experience gaps in coverage as a result of program implementation.
The testimony also shared lessons learned over the last 50 years about what works and what doesn't work. Federal programs created from the War on Poverty support work and help children thrive; yet, achieving strong outcomes for families and the nation requires the right blend of flexibility in implementation to adapt to state circumstances, national accountability, well-defined performance measures to achieve consistent results, and sufficient funding to meet desired goals.
Strengthening the economic security of low-wage workers and helping low-wage and low-skill workers move up on the job by improving access to work support benefits and delivering them in a more streamlined and integrated way enables parents to work and care for children, strengthens the safety net for youth and childless adults, and strengthens the nation's response to deeply poor families.
Progress Report on "My Brother's Keeper Task Force"
"My Brother's Keeper" is a partnership between philanthropy, business, and government intended to test a range of strategies that address opportunity gaps and support boys and young men of color to excel in school and stay out of the criminal justice system. Over five years, $2 million in private dollars have been committed to use proven tools to make a difference for this population.
A progress report from the initiative includes a set of early care and education recommendations to support children cognitively, physically, socially, and emotionally and ensure they enter school ready to learn:
Close the word gap and support enriching home environments. The report recommends providing low-cost training, education, and information to parents to improve parenting skills; these efforts would complement home visiting programs that are already in place in many communities. It also recommends developing strategies and tools to close the word gap, including for English Language Learner students and those with Limited English Proficient parents.
Ensure access to high quality early care and education. The report recommends reducing the school readiness gap by expanding access to quality early care and education programs for all children.
Implement universal early health and developmental screenings. The report recommends that states, localities, and districts understand how to leverage existing health insurance to provide universal vision, dental, and hearing screening and appropriate interventions at little or minimal cost to all children, as well as build upon existing relationships and explore new partnerships with nonprofit organizations that deliver health services to young children and families to increase access to screenings and appropriate follow-up services.
Eliminate suspensions and expulsions in early learning settings. Stakeholders can learn from successful efforts to highlight and address suspension/expulsion rates and disparities through transparency, accountability, and technical assistance and expand the effective strategies and practices to states. Early care providers need increased access to evidence-based resources for addressing behavior management and bias and blueprints to help build positive classroom norms and cultures. The report encourages the use of mental health consultants in early childhood settings to build the capacity of all teachers and caregivers to address behavior problems and foster social-emotional development.
State Involvement in Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships
The recent $500 million Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for Early Head Start (EHS) Expansion and Early Head Start–Child Care (EHS–CC) Partnership grants gives states an opportunity to increase the supply of high-quality infant and toddler care in their states. A new policy brief from BUILD outlines potential ways in which states can participate in EHS-CC Partnerships, including by becoming EHS grantees (or if choosing not to apply directly) by supporting local applicants through key actions.
The brief includes a detailed explanation of the application criteria for the grant, the requirements the grantee must meet, and a number of suggestions for ways in which states can participate in this formative work and formally support local applicants. Suggestions include: aligning state licensing regulations on group size and ratios with EHS Program Performance Standards; providing state resources to support children and families in the transition from infant and toddler care to Head Start or prekindergarten; and assisting applicants in identifying child care partners who care for children receiving subsidies.
Top 10 CCDF Policies That Support Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships
The Office of Child Care released a list of the top 10 ways CCDF policy can support EHS-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships:
- Align eligibility policies so that most EHS families are eligible for child care subsidies.
- Serve the most vulnerable populations by providing special eligibility considerations that ensure the neediest children receive care.
- Allow job search eligibility that assists parents and promotes continuity of care.
- Refer eligible families to Partnerships via the CCDF eligibility processes.
- Align lengths of eligibility so that families can remain eligible for subsidies as long as they are enrolled in EHS.
- Waive parent fees (copayments) for families in EHS-CC Partnerships.
- Establish grants or contracts to help build supply and promote accountability.
- Pay rates supporting quality via tiered reimbursement.
- Develop sustainable payment practices that encourage involvement in Partnerships.
- Include layered funding when designing Partnerships' financing.
Read the complete top ten list here>>
Child Care Challenges for Workers in Low-Wage Jobs
A new report from the National Women's Law Center (NWLC) in collaboration with The Ms. Foundation for Women and partner worker justice organizations representing employees from a range of low-wage service industries finds that low pay, difficult scheduling practices, lack of supports like paid sick days or family leave, and discrimination leave low-wage workers with few options for their children's care.
Survey and focus group findings from the report found that families in poverty spend approximately 30 percent of their income on child care—if they can afford to pay for care at all. Unpredictable work schedules, such as variations from day to day or week to week, as well as work during nonstandard hours, make it difficult for these parents to find high-quality, reliable child care and near impossible for them to access child care assistance programs. Additionally, employers' practices frequently disadvantage low-wage working parents and their children because when parents are unable to find child care or child care falls through, they must miss work and lose pay. Lastly, the report details how immigrant parents in low-wage jobs often face additional challenges to accessing child care due to concerns about their immigration status or language barriers.
The report also offers some initial recommendations for policies and practices to address these challenges such as:
- Providing substantial additional investments and designing child care assistance policies so that they respond to families' diverse needs;
- Raising the minimum wage and tipped minimum wage, enacting paid leave and paid sick days, and prohibiting discrimination against caregivers;
- Developing organizing strategies to amplify workers' voices with policy makers and employers;
These actions will help prompt policies and practices that increase access to affordable, high-quality child care and improve working conditions and quality of life for workers and their families.
The Effects of Inequities at Work on Immigrant Families
A new study from Brandeis University reveals the struggles of immigrant families to secure jobs that will allow them to invest in their children. The study sheds light on the key role of parents' low-quality jobs in negative outcomes for families.
Drawing on Current Population Survey data, the study uses three indicators of job quality to evaluate whether a job will enable a worker to adequately invest in his or her children. These include (1) wages above an estimated family budget for an adult in a family with a school-age child and a teenage child ("a basic economic security wage"); (2) access to employer-sponsored health insurance; and (3) access to a pension plan through an employer or union. Based on these measures, the study finds major discrepancies in job quality between non-native-born workers (as well as some workers of color) and White, native-born workers. Specifically, the study finds that:
- 43 percent of Hispanic working parents and 30 percent of Black parents have poor-quality jobs (those not meeting any of the three indicators above), while about 20 percent of White and Asian parents have poor-quality jobs.
- Nearly twice as many foreign-born parents have poor-quality jobs than do native-born parents.
- The odds of having a poor-quality job (versus a job with just one of the characteristics of low quality) are 115 percent higher for Hispanic parents and 55 percent higher for Black parents than for White parents.
- The odds of Hispanic, foreign-born parents having poor-quality jobs are nearly 40 percent higher than native-born Hispanic parents.
- Discrepancies are lower for immigrants who have been in the U.S. longer. Nonetheless, even 5 to 10 years after arriving in the U.S., Hispanics are significantly more likely to have poor-quality jobs than White, Black, or Asian immigrants (47 percent odds for Hispanics versus 31 percent for Whites).
These job quality inequities are particularly troubling because foreign-born parents and parents of color are a large and rapidly growing segment of the population. The study shows that more and more families are struggling to make ends meet in poor-quality jobs as they try to raise healthy, happy children.
The Unique Needs of Immigrant Parents of Children in Early Childhood Programs
A new report from the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) highlights the significant obstacles immigrant and refugee populations face as they try to engage in their children's education. It identifies the unique needs of immigrant parents new to U.S. systems across the range of expectations for parent skill, engagement, and leadership sought by Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) programs, as well as strategies that have been initiated to address these needs. The study is based on field research in six states (California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, and Washington), expert interviews, a literature review, and a sociodemographic analysis.
Issues identified in the report are:
- Lack of dedicated federal funding to support immigrant families and their unique needs;
- Gaps in services;
- Limited outreach to families who speak less common languages; and
- School and community climates that are not positive or inclusive.
The report makes a number of recommendations, including: expanding parent education, literacy, and English language programs; strengthening incentives and accountability for existing program funds; leveraging state policymaking and capacity-building efforts; and building evidence and awareness of gaps. These recommendations can inform policy actions, budgetary investments, and innovations in program design to engage immigrant and refugee parents in supporting their children's healthy development.
Abriendo Puertas' Evaluation Yields Positive Outcomes
This first product from the Child Trends Hispanic Institute (the first-ever random-assignment evaluation of a Latino parenting program) evaluates the Abriendo Puertas [Opening Doors] program—one of the largest programs in the U.S. working with low-income Latino parents of preschool-aged children. Serving over 30,000 low-income parents and families in 34 states since its inception in 2007, Abriendo Puertas promotes practices that foster children's learning and development, parent leadership, and advocacy for Latino parents of young children.
Key findings in this brief reveal positive outcomes in parenting practices that contribute to academic success, such as reading with children at home, enhancing preschool children's learning and preparation for school. This provided parents with a knowledge base of what to look for in high-quality child care and education settings and enabled them to plan and set goals for their children by improving their organizational strategies.
The brief also highlighted areas where the program had less impact, such as efforts to educate parents on ways to offer children healthier foods and an active lifestyle, how to nurture children's emotional development, and how to become effective advocates for their child before medical, social services, and school authorities.
The brief concludes that by focusing on Latino parents in a culturally appropriate manner to help them prepare their children for educational success, the Abriendo Puertas program is making great strides in improving the lives of the growing Latino population in the U.S.


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"The time has now come to slow down, to sip Rooibos tea with my beloved wife in the afternoons, to watch cricket," tutu said.
She stands, dressed in a tutu, on one pointed foot in a heightened fifth position.
A tutu clad Swift refuses to pirouette with her fellow ballerinas, preferring to pelvic thrust like a rebel instead.
Giant sunglasses were always a must and, if she was feeling especially fancy, a tutu would be thrown into the mix.
Perhaps because skinning a squirrel is just not as sexy as twirling in a Rodarte-made tutu.
tutu the man and Ila the woman came from the eastward, and dwelt on the island.
The name Marduk appears here under the ideographic designation tutu.
(b) Plautus represents the hoot of an owl by tutu in the Menaechmi, 654; and in the Carm.
And the little old man walked away, humming: "tutu—turlututu—lututu!"
A man called tutu and his wife Ila reached the island of tutuila, and named it so by the union of their names.
ballet skirt, 1910, from French tutu, alteration of cucu, infantile reduplication of cul "bottom, backside."


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The New York State Racing and Wagering Board has begun soliciting comments on whether a rule change regarding the race-day use Salix is required.
"It is obviously a contentious issue, but it is also one of great concern," Sabini said. "There are people who really don't believe a needle should be stuck in the neck of every race horse before a race. The industry needs a fresh look at the issue."I think it is appropriate, and the board members think it is appropriate, to relook at that policy to see if it is in the best interest of the horse, the person on the back of the horse, and the person investing in the race—the bettor."


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Asperger Syndrome Research Paper by supercalifragilistic
Asperger Syndrome
A review and discussion regarding Asperger syndrome.
# 96941 | 1,758 words | 3 sources | MLA | 2006 |
Published on Jul 19, 2007 in Psychology (Disorders) , Psychology (General)
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This paper takes a look at Asperger syndrome. According to the paper, Asperger syndrome is similar to autism yet is distinctly different. The paper reports that while individuals with autism are generally withdrawn and uninterested in the world around them, individuals with Asperger syndrome truly want to be socially involved, yet have difficulty in the areas requiring social, behavioral, motor and sensory skills.
Sample of Sources Used:
- Asperger Syndrome Fact Sheet. (2007). National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Retrieved February 10 1007 from:http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/asperger/detail_asperger.htm#51093080
- Bauer, Stephen. (1996). Asperger Syndrome. The Developmental Unit, The Genesee Hospital: Rochester, New York. Retrieved February 10 2007 from: http://www.aspennj.org/bauer.html
- Gingras, Happy. (2006 January 01). Educational interventions for individuals with Asperger syndrome. Intervention in School & Clinic. Retrieved February 10 2007 from HighBeam Research Library.
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by Chris Tinney, Professor at UNSW Australia
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 06, 2014
Author Douglas Adams famously had his Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy remark that "space is really big". But to my mind the sheer vastness of space is better encapsulated in the recent announcement of a new brown dwarf just 7.2 light years away from the sun.
The new inhabitant of the solar neighbourhood is WISE 0855-0714 - a cool brown dwarf somewhere between three and 10 times more massive than the planet Jupiter.
Given that both astronomers and the public are used to regular announcements of the detection of new objects lying tens of billions of light years away at the furthest detectable reaches of the universe, you might wonder why is finding something so nearby so interesting?
A cold discovery
At a temperature of around 250K, WISE 0855-0714 sits about halfway in temperature between the previous record holders (a group of cold brown dwarfs - also discovered by the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer WISE - known as "Y dwarfs" with temperatures of around 350K or 77C, about the same temperature as a cup of tea) and the giant planets of our solar system (such as Jupiter) with temperatures of 130K (-143C).
This is critical because although astronomers have discovered more than a thousand exoplanets orbiting other stars over the past 20 years, almost none can be directly observed.
We discover these exoplanets via the impact they have on their host star (either because they transit across their star, or because they make their star wobble), rather than seeing light from them.
WISE 0855-0714's discovery is exciting because it opens a door to detailed observations that will explore directly the properties of an object with a temperature similar to that of gas giant planets.
New neighbours next door
Of these four systems, two (Alpha/Proxima Centauri and Barnard's star) have been known for more than a hundred years, while the other two (WISE 0855-0714 and WISE 1049-5319) have been discovered in just the past few years.
Why is this? How can we be still be uncovering new solar neighbours in an age when discoveries at the edge of the observable universe are the stuff of every day news? Surely objects at seven light years should be a doddle to find, compared to things at tens of billions of light years?
But you'd be wrong.
But that is only so because we see light from our sun reflected from Jupiter. Without that reflected sunlight, Jupiter would be invisible at optical wavelengths and only detectable in the infrared at wavelengths beyond 10um (micrometres).
Even then Jupiter would only be detectable because it is so close. It sits a distance of about 778 million kilometres from the sun. This means Jupiter is 88,000 times closer to us than WISE 0855-0714, or 7.7 billion times brighter.
It's this combination that has made the detection of WISE 0855-0714 such a challenge - it is very faint and only detectable at infrared wavelengths longer than 4um.
More than a WISE discovery
It took a detailed examination of a database containing more than 700 million objects from WISE's survey of the entire celestial sphere to find the one needle in the 700 million blade haystack that is WISE 0855-0714.
This was followed by observations using the world's largest ground-based telescopes, combined with additional data from NASA's US$2.2 billion Spitzer infrared space observatory.
And even then, WISE 0855-0714 remains ridiculously hard to observe. On a recent observing run using the 6.5m Magellan telescope in Chile, I spent over an hour obtaining an image of the field where this object lies.
But even then, we couldn't see WISE 0855-071 at a depth of 24th magnitude in the near-infrared. It is so very cool that Magellan - and every other ground-based telescope in the world - has so far failed to be able to detect it.
Which brings me back to why space is so very big - its not just because the distances are ridiculously large (and they are). But also because sometimes the most interesting things to look for are very, very faint.
It's a combination that means the things we most want to find in the universe are still sitting out there in the depths of space, waiting to be discovered.
Related Links
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8 charged in alleged turnpike corruption
HARRISBURG — Shortly after Joe Brimmeier became CEO of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, he popped into former Senate Democratic Leader Bob Mellow's office and told the chief of staff, "I'm your guy."
Coming to Mellow in 2003 was a sign of a "good politician" and it meant that Brimmeier, 64, of Ross would make Mellow's short list of turnpike officials he regularly called for favors, Tony Lepore, Mellow's top staffer, told a grand jury.
Attorney General Kathleen Kane on Wednesday charged Mellow, Brimmeier and six others with crimes after a more than three-year investigation of alleged corrupt practices at the turnpike. Kane said the defendants took part in a multimillion-dollar "pay-to-play" scheme.
"These men were using the turnpike to line their pockets and to influence elections," Kane said. "That is stealing from the public, plain and simple."
The turnpike was the Senate's "cash cow," and turnpike officials and vendors conspired to award contracts based on campaign contributions and gifts, the grand jury said.
Its 85-page report outlines "a culture of greed, corruption and political influence that is beyond imagination," State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan said. He and Kane said the investigation continues.
"We understand how important it is to maintain the public's trust. And certainly, we're troubled by today's news," said Turnpike CEO Mark Compton. "... I can say that these actions definitely don't represent the hard-working men and women who keep our road open and safe."
Others charged were former commission Chairman Mitchell Rubin, former Chief Operating Officer George Hatalowich, former turnpike employees Melvin Shelton and Raymond Zajicek, turnpike vendor Dennis Miller and vendor consultant Jeffrey Suzenski.
Investigators found the agency operated under the influence of Democratic senators Mellow and "Senator No. 6," whom the report makes clear is former power broker Vincent Fumo, a Philadelphia Democrat imprisoned on separate corruption charges, because it refers to the senator as the minority Appropriations Committee chair from Philadelphia, a post Fumo held for decades.
Mellow, of Scranton, and Fumo are serving federal sentences for corruption cases resulting from Justice Department prosecutions. The grand jury received no evidence that Senator No. 6 committed crimes connected to the turnpike, Kane said.
Campaign money that turnpike officials received from contractors "benefitted senators and gubernatorial candidates alike," the report said.
Mellow imposed "fundraising participation" on turnpike staffers and Brimmeier "took orders" from Mellow or Lepore to award contracts to particular vendors and require fundraising by turnpike staff and vendors, the grand jury claims.
Lepore explained: Mellow "would call (turnpike officials) up and say, 'Hey guys, I need $20,000 for this event. I have a picnic. I need $12,000. You're going to buy three foursomes for my golf outing and five signs and ... I want you to put a dinner together with some of your vendors and I'll be there next Tuesday. I mean, there's no ifs and buts about it.' "
Rigged contracts to benefit contributors worked like this, the grand jury found:
Lepore said Senate officials would tell Brimmeier to steer work to consultants or vendors they chose. Turnpike business, from engineering to professional services, was decided on a "60-40 rule." Most contracts went to the party in power, based primarily on the governor's party affiliation.
Brimmeier was former Democratic Gov. Ed Rendell's appointee. The report does not accuse Rendell of wrongdoing. The Senate confirms Turnpike Commission members.
"I have not read the indictment, nor was I aware of any inappropriate activity," Rendell said. "I am saddened by this news, because Joe Brimmeier made significant improvements in the operation of the PA Turnpike during his tenure."
Brimmeier, who did not return a call, has been a fixture in Allegheny County politics for about four decades.
He resigned from the Port Authority of Allegheny County board of directors, a seat he held for about a year, in a Tuesday night phone call, said County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, who appointed him.
"Obviously, the charges are very serious. Joe indicated that he has done nothing wrong and will dedicate his full energy to fight the charges," Fitzgerald said, adding: "I'm surprised."
Fitzgerald in January recommended Brimmeier to replace ousted Port Authority CEO Steve Bland. Political pressure stemming from the turnpike's legacy of patronage, runaway debt and allegations of corruption during Brimmeier's tenure prompted Port Authority's board instead to name the agency's chief financial officer, Ellen McLean, as interim transit chief.
Brimmeier never shied from acknowledging patronage appointments. At the turnpike, he hired the son of U.S. Rep. Robert Brady, a Philadelphia Democrat and former turnpike commissioner, as an assistant director of operations. Brimmeier hired his cousin, Ed Schauer, as a plumber, and the son of former turnpike commissioner James Dodaro of White Oak as an operations auditor.
Brimmeier worked as a patronage boss for the late Allegheny County Commissioner Tom Foerster and then as chief of staff to former U.S. Rep. Ron Klink of Murrysville. He played a key role in Rendell's 2002 campaign, overseeing Western Pennsylvania operations.
Several people with ties to the turnpike were convicted of crimes in recent years.
Mellow in January began serving 16 months in federal prison for using state tax dollars for campaigns. Fumo, whose ex-law firm was involved in turnpike bond issues, is serving a five-year sentence for a 2009 fraud conviction. Rubin pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice in connection with Fumo's prosecution and got five years of probation in 2010.
Mellow is expected to be arraigned next week on the turnpike charges. Brimmeier may appear before a district judge on Thursday. The others were to be arraigned Wednesday, Noonan said.
Brad Bumsted and Tom Fontaine areTrib Total Media staff writers. Reach Bumsted at 717-787-1405 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Reach Fontaine at 412-320-7847 or email@example.com.


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Steelers notebook: Roethlisberger isn't taking struggling Titans 'D' lightly
• Ben Roethlisberger always tells his offensive teammates he wants to put up at least 30 points. Against the Titans, that might be a modest goal. The first NFL team to allow 30 or more points in its first five games since 1954, Tennessee is allowing a league-high 36.2 points per game — not that Roethlisberger believes that is significant. "I don't care what your record is, who you're playing, or where you're playing, anybody can win, anybody can be good, and anybody can be bad," Roethlisberger said. "We have to approach this on a short week like it's the best opponent, and we need to play our best no matter what."
• The Titans (1-4) are struggling offensively yet are manufacturing long-distance plays, with Nate Washington (71 yards), Jared Cook (61 yards) and Craig Stevens (46) all making deep catches. "You've got to minimize big plays … we did that against the Eagles, they're a big play team, we've got pressure up front, sacks and turnovers," safety Will Allen said. "Hopefully we can do the same thing." The Eagles' longest play was a 24-yard Michael Vick completion to DeSean Jackson.
• James Harrison was surprised after playing every defensive snap against the Eagles, especially given the plan was to rest his still-healing left knee periodically. But his teammates weren't. "We know what we're getting with James; it's just good to have him back out there," nose tackle Casey Hampton said. Hampton likes how opposing offenses must devote extra preparation time for Harrison, saying, "If he's out there, you definitely have to pay more attention to him."
• Some alterations by coach Mike Tomlin and defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau contributed to Lawrence Timmons' big game Sunday against the Eagles. "We brought him (blitzed) a little more in this contest," Tomlin said, "We're still in the growing stages of the season. We're still adding to our packages and our menu." Timmons is expected to remain in his altered role at Tennessee, with Larry Foote dropping into coverage more.
• Willie Colon is the NFL's most-penalized offensive lineman with eight infractions in four games, including two that were declined or nullified. Three offensive tackles have been flagged seven times: Russell Okung and Breno Giacomini of Seattle and Gabe Carimi of Chicago. Colon, who didn't play guard until this season, was called for holding four times Sunday. Two seasons ago, former Steelers left guard Chris Kemoeatu had 10 penalties called. Colon said his biggest problem is extending his hands while blocking. "If you're outside (the opposing player's) framework and if you're impeding their rushing, if (the officials) see it, they're going to call it, bottom line," Colon said. "I got to be more technically sound and if they're targeting me, I've got to give them a reason not to target me."
• Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley was Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel's head coach last season. But he didn't have much of a reaction to Cassel being booed by his own fans after getting hurt Sunday. The incident has created considerable debate about the conduct of sports fans. "I didn't hear about it. I'm in Pittsburgh," Haley said. "I'm worried about the Steelers offense."


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A year ago, the Spaniard was seen as secondary behind Tyler Hamilton.
The American, however, did not truly impress during the race and Sastre was CSC's highest finisher in 10th.
Again Sastre will most likely be behind Hamilton in the team's hierarchy, depending on how the early mountain stages go.
There is no doubting Sastre's ability on the climbs - he is a previous winner of the mountain jersy on the 2000 Vuelta d'Espana.
With Laurent Jalabert having retired, he looks a strong contender for the King of the Mountains' polka-dot jersey in the Tour de France.
But Sastre knows he will have to calm his often volatile nature to move himself up the general classification.
Last year he was famously spotted exchanging punches with Christophe Moreau while climbing to Plateau de Beille on stage 12.
He was docked 20 seconds for his part in the debacle but looks to have learned his lesson.


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Boerne's Herff & turf
Published 6:01 pm, Tuesday, April 23, 2013
A local treasure-in-the-rough, in the process of being polished, has earned national stature. This weekend will see it officially anointed.
The Cibolo Nature Center & Farm will hold a public ceremony Saturday to unveil a bronze plaque at The Herff Farm at the Cibolo to recognize the farm's 2012 inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.
The 11 a.m. ceremony will take place on the porch of the Herff family home, 33 Herff Road, which is now undergoing restoration.
As part of the ceremony, Brent Evans, author of "Images of America: Boerne" and co-founder of the Cibolo Nature Center & Farm, will give a brief history of the Herff Farm. The Herff home, a two-story limestone farmhouse built before the Civil War and rebuilt around 1883, will be open for viewing 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Cibolo Nature Center & Farm was once part of the 10,000-acre Herff Ranch established when Dr. Ferdinand Herff (1820-1912) acquired large tracts of land at the confluence of Menger and Cibolo creeks to develop his farmstead.
A physician and surgeon based in San Antonio, Herff maintained the farm as a summer home until 1894, when his son, Charles, moved from the city to manage the property until the early 1920s. In 1935, George and Erma Rozelle bought 68 acres from Charles Herff's son.
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Last occupied in the mid-1980s, the property includes the family home as well as agricultural and domestic structures.
In 2007, recognizing that development of the only part of the historic homestead that remained intact was imminent, the CNC began to acquire the farm's remaining acres. The Herff Farm at the Cibolo is adjacent to the CNC's nature preserve.
Conserving the farm is part of the non-profit conservation organization's efforts to protect and preserve the land and water.


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Today, the U.S. District Court approved the settlement reached by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Justice with the plaintiffs in the Keepseagle class action lawsuit. This is yet another important step forward in addressing an unfortunate chapter in USDA's civil rights history.
This settlement would not have been reached without the leadership of Secretary Vilsack and Attorney General Holder, and I want to thank them both for their hard work on behalf of Native American farmers. Today's approval of the settlement will help strengthen our nation to nation relationship with Indian Country and reinforce the idea that all citizens have a right to be treated fairly by their government.
Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/04/28/statement-president-court-approval-settlement-native-american-farmers-la


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Real Name: Antonio Lombardi
Nicknames: No Known Nicknames
Location: Westerville, Ohio
Date: August 30, 1990
Details: Tony Lombardi is a young man who was found shot to death in Westerville, Ohio, by his mother on August 30, 1990. Although the police ruled his death a suicide, his family has found great amounts of evidence that suggests that Tony was actually murdered.
Suspects: An unidentified man had been threatening Tony in the weeks before his death, and his family believes that this man killed Tony.
Extra Notes: This segment originally aired on the March 16, 1994 episode of Unsolved Mysteries .
Results: Unsolved. Tony's father, Anthony Lombardi died in 2012 without ever knowing the truth of his son's death.


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Get Lost.
To complete this achievement, you must "get lost" in the third "Heist" Mission.
To "get lost", you must pull your system away from the path of stars being fired at you. As soon as you start the mission, alarms will sound as stars are fired at you. Immediately move up or down to escape the path of stars.
When you get lost, you still win the mission, but it has its own success text.
You've evaded them, I guess, but now we're totally lost...


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Athena and her friends feel real pleasure to trample and crush Gommolo beneath them.
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Silesia and Jacqueline are departing. Are expecting their slave who must bring to the airport ... when they receive a phone call: the slave is late and not a little! While they waiting for him the two friends think a way to get revenge. An hour later the slave is presented before them, sweating and panting, the girls make him sit down and while he says excuse after another to justify his delay, Jacqueline takes a rope and starts to tie him to the chair while Silesia starts giving him violent slaps ... the slave has no chance get away with, the two friends are so angry with him that pulling the blows with all the strength they have, no mercy, while the slave continues to apologize, which is not does nothing but do angry even more the two friends.
P.s.After being punished by slaps the slave was compelled to compensate the girls for the vacation lost, of course.
Jacqueline and Jessica, girls apparently sweet and quiet, become ruthless and cruel when it comes to crush their slaves under their feet. In this clip the girls trample on Gommolo's throat, climb with all their weight and staying there for a long time, until he coughed repeatedly while squirms to try to breathe, with all the weight of the girls still on him and that does not leave him a moment of respite...when one girl goes down, the other is immediately ready to go up again on his throat, more and more pulped.
The girls enjoy to stifle Gommolo under their ass. In addition to having his face crushed under the weight of the girls, the carpet must withstand constant pressure on the belly and chest.
Guendaline are sitting for a long time on the stomach and belly of Gommolo, getting up only to give him some blows and to change position, always putting all her full weight.
After walking all afternoon, Mia and Lizzie come home with tired feet and sweaty. Then call their slave to take off their shoes, sniff and lick their smelly feet. The girls enjoy to dominate him, ordering him to suck her toes and taste them for a long, force him to hold out his tongue, as if it were a doormat, so they can rub it over their feet repeatedly to make him savor all their highly perfumed essence.
Athena (175 cm - feet size 40) submit to Claire (181 cm - feet size 41) her human-carpet Gommolo, which is in her first trampling experience. Athena makes him lie down and climb on him, followed immediately by the newcomer. The girls trample all over the body of their carpet, hard, jumping on his chest and belly, climbing with the full weight on his throat and face and marching with heavy stomp, before moving on to the second round...
Mia and Guendaline are undressing, when they hear a noise behind the door and see Gommolo that moves away fast. He was spying! The girls get angry with him and decide to punish trample cruelly on his throat. Mia has a decidedly insane idea, orders to Gommolo to put his head on the arm of the couch, with his throat in full view, while she and Guendaline climb and crush it with all them weight, repeatedly. After destroying the throat, the girls continue their punitive mission, continuing to trample on his penis and sitting on his face, smothering him under their ass and with all them weight, up to exhaust him completely.
Violent is the right adjective to describe this clip. Athena, Silesia and Mia draw on Gommolo's belly a small square ... The three girls took turns go up on him stomach sinking and leaning all their weight on their sharp heels in demarcated area ... When Gommolo is now exhausted and starts wiggling to prevent at girls from of go up, Athena ties his hands to be able to continue their sadistic game to fill the little square of little spot red and sore.
Athena and Jacqueline use their slave as a footstool wearing high-heeled shoes. The slave moans and Goddesses tired to hear his complain about a trifle like some heel on him, give him a real reason to do so, slapping violently his face with full force and without mercy.
Three bad girls hit and trample Gommolo's throat, they are heedless of the fact that he can not breathe and suffocates under their weight...really a hard trial for Gommolo.EXTREME AND INSANE THROAT CRUSH!
Three beautiful and ruthless girls, Athena, Mia and Lizzie sit and crush the face of their carpet under their ass, choking him and make him suffer under their own weight. In turn, a girl sits on his face, while the other two jump, sit and bounce with their butt on his chest and stomach or trample on the body of the human-bench, having fun and enjoying in seeing him suffer.
Three is the perfect number .... Athena, Silesia and Mileva sit on top of each other and triple them weight of the stomach of Gommolo ... The action takes place primarily on the stomach but while one girl jumps and crushes the belly under her ass, the other two girls can occupy the chest and face, putting Gommolo condition may never know what to expect!
A extremely dangerous throat sitting .
Samanta has a violent way to smother, hitting and abusing Gommolo's throat with her butt. Her weight pushes his head almost to want off, and her little and firm ass, fits perfectly in his throat, making it difficult to Gommolo, endure her treatment, bringing he almost to fainting.
Is the first time that Arabel have the head of Gommolo at her disposal ... Her goal is to make it disappear under her ass.. and it succeeds very well! Arabel is a lot of fun while jumps, bounce and sits down and she tries to support all her weight on him.
Athena, Mia and Lizzie in turn jumping on the stomach and belly of Gommolo. Also making jumps off the bench to get more momentum and make suffer more Gommolo under their blows!
The feet of Athena, Silesia, and Samanta demolished Gommolo's body. The girls trample without mercy, jumping and stomping on chest, belly, stomach, throat and head, never came down, and always with full them weight. Gommolo is already destroyed by them trampling, when they decide to group them six feet, first on his chest, throat and head, then all of his stomach and belly and finally on his chest. For the grand finale the girls trampling in turns stomach, chest and throat of Gommolo, while the other two go up on head and legs blocking him and forcing him to endure the harsh treatment.
Athena and Mia, with particular wickedness, hit the throat of Gommolo and place their feet to crush it with all their weight, often block his breath, forgetting that beneath them there is a human carpet!
"Very nice this bench ..." Mia satisfied smiles.
She mistreats stomach and belly of Gommolo under her ass, smashing under her weight..
Lizzie is excited to tested along with Athena the resistance and the comfort of their human-couch. Too loud for their taste, the girls suffocate him under their ass to get him to stop complaining and, in the meantime, squash his stomach under their ass and their feet.
Athena and Lizzie, to their awakening, they usually use a human mat as a carpet to get out of bed and pretend to find it already in position .. but Gommolo there is not. The two Goddesses call him several times, but Gommolo, remained asleep late in coming. The two friends angry at the delay of the carpet, make him lie down on the bed to be able to punish him of his shortcomings. They trample all over his body, using him as a carpet for their morning gymnastic exercises, jumping and stomping without pity to castigate him of his uselessness.
The two girls, order Gommolo to prepare their breakfast and bring it to the bed. But when Gommolo comes with two cups of coffee burnt and undrinkable, the two Goddesses are very angry, and began to choke him with her ass and with all weight. While one suffocates and crushes his face, the other sits on the stomach or trample his penis, causing a double suffering! For even more fun, the girls decide to sit on his face in two, crushing under their weight (120 kg). Gommolo moaning and struggles under them, so the girls decide to immobilize hands, binding tight, and gag him to continue to punish him without hearing his groans.
Gommolo is discharged by the two Goddesses that still want to get clean their feet with tongue before starting their day. But for this, they call Ciuffo, their footlicker, who carefully and thoroughly, licks, cleans and smell their feet.
Jessica and her friend Sofia are waiting for Athena and her slave, to get clean their shoes and licking her feet carefully. But to have this honor, the slave must pass a little test to see if his tongue is fit for purpose, Athena tells him to slip it between heel and the shoe, if he can have it stapled at least one of the three girls, will have the honor to lick the feet of the three Mistresses. The test is successful with low enough, but the slave is lucky, as the three Goddesses have a strong desire to get their feet licked. So Ciuffo, gently, takes off shoes to his Mistresses and begins to kiss their feet as a sign of submission, and then began to lick the soles one by one, while he is lying on the floor and serves as a footrest. The Goddesses are very demanding towards him, their dribble him to one another, passing the leash, so much so that at one point the slave does not know what to do! Insulting him for his stupidity, finally the three Goddesses dismiss him and told him to go to the kennel like a dog, while they give their opinion on his performace.
Three Goddesses, six feet really dirty to clean. The slave is called by the Mistresses to do it. The three girls are very demanding and order him to lick and carefully clean every part of their blacks feet (heel to toe) and suck away the dirt while shove their feet in his mouth. The Goddesses are having fun to tease him and subdue under their feet dirty, that completely cover his face.


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The other day I was chaperoning a field trip for Oliver's class. I drove a little boy and his parents in my car and during our rather stilted and awkward conversation, I was surprised to hear the boy addressing his parents by their first names.
"Sheila, do you have any snacks?" the boy asked.
"Conrad, when is my birthday again?"
There was just something that sounded off to me. It seemed impersonal and adult, as if they were all just good friends and Sheila was the care taking type who always thought to brings snacks along.
My kids call me Mama when they are feeling snuggly and loving. Mommy when they are sad or missing me. But mostly they call me Mom. And I love being Mom. It sounds to me like an honorific. Except when they stand in one place saying it over and over and over and over again. Then it sounds like Chinese water torture and I wish they had never learned to speak.
But I would hate for them to call me Samantha. I like my name. But everyone else calls me by my name. My kids are the only ones in the world who can call me mom. And I'm going to milk it.
What about you? What do your kids call you? Or what would you like them to call you?


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The Voice victor Anja Nissen thought she would lose to rival Johnny Rollins, the drummer widely expected to win after his semi-finals performance charted the highest on iTunes.
Nissen, an 18-year-old from Winmalee, NSW, told Fairfax Media she and other contestants had picked Rollins, mentored by Kylie, to take out the main prize.
"It was interesting to see him get third place," she said.
"Definitely I didn't think I was going to win or get through because I had been fighting the whole time."
Nissen, mentored by will.i.am, had scraped into the grand final. She occupied a newly-introduced fifth position after being voted in by a special 60 second poll.
Rollins had ranked 38 in the ARIA Australian Top Singles chart, while Nissen did not place.
He also had a clear lead on the iTunes chart on Monday.
Despite polling favourite with audiences, Nissen's win wasn't what drew the peak audience for the night, Although the Nine Network was the clear ratings winner with 2.7 million veiwers during The Voice grand final on Monday night, its 150-minute episode may have exhausted many viewers.
But by the time Nissen won, the average audience in the top five capital cities had shrunk by nearly 100,000 to 1.5 million before the final reveal.
The winner announcement, which is treated separately from the main show for ratings purposes, produced a viewer spike in the past two seasons.
The Voice still won the night in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide, securing a third of the five-city market.
Once regional audiences were added in, The Voice had an audience of 2.3 million for the night.
Two years ago, 3.3 million tuned in to see Karise Eden win the first season.
Nissen now heads to the studio to record her debut single, My Girls, as well as an album but she may already have a future beyond the Universal recording deals in the prize package.
Will.i.am announced on the show he wanted Nissen on his vanity label, will.i.am Music Group, which represents LFMAO and Fergie.
"Will is such a knowledgeable guy, he knows the ins and outs of the industry like no one else," Nissen told Fairfax Media.
"He seems very, very passionate about getting the right songs and making sure he clears the path for me."
After a late night of celebrations and a barrage of interviews, Nissen was set to meet will.i.am again on Tuesday afternoon to discuss song choices.
"I need a good sleep tonight and then I will wake up and start recording," she said.


text: Jon March 17, 2011 5:01 PM Tough, isn't it? F1 needs to be seen to be environmentally conscious to continue to get big ticket corporate sponsorship, but it can't be at the detriment to the racing. It's also hoped that developing 'greener' race cars will lead to greener performance road cars. But it's a drop in the ocean compared to the resources used in running a team! Fuel for cargo planes, team trucks, the thousands of tyres thrown away, the energy required to power a wind tunnel etc etc... Doesn't really matter if the car does 50mpg or 5mpg, the carbon footprint of the race cars themselves is nothing compared to the operation as a whole. Reply Report abuse 24 agree 1 disagree


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Ballet Guest Artist in Residence: Armando Luna
Release date: February 12, 2009
Goucher Dance Department
February 13-22, 2009
The Dance Department welcomes Armando Luna as our spring ballet guest artist in residence. Mr. Luna has served as principal teacher of the Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education since 1996. As artistic director of the Atlanta Ballet Centre, he has choreographed over 30 works, some of which have been performed at the Southeast Regional Ballet Association Festival as well as nationally and internationally. Mr. Luna danced professionally with Ballet Austin, BalletMet, Irish National Ballet, and Ballet Arizona, among others. He will teach ballet classes and will set a work on selected students for the Dancers in Action Spring Dance Concert. Master classes are open to high-intermediate and advanced ballet dancers.
Call 410-337-6390 for class schedule
Class Fee: $20


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Anchorage, AK --State and federal officials announced July 16 that disaster assistance is now available for an additional two communities in Alaska. The Alaska communities of Alakanuk and Emmonak in the Lower Yukon Regional Educational Attendance Area are now eligible for jurisdictional Public Assistance funding. This assistance comes following a review of additional information regarding damages incurred as a result of the Spring break up flooding that occurred April 27 to May 30.
The designation means that the two affected jurisdictions are eligible for federal funds to pay 75 percent of the approved costs for a variety of programs which could include debris removal, emergency services related to the disaster and restoring damaged public facilities.
"Ensuring that vital community services are restored as quickly as possible is part of our commitment to help Alaska achieve a full and lasting recovery," said FEMA Director Joe M. Allbaugh.
The funds were authorized under FEMA's public assistance program for state and local governments after the major disaster declaration was issued by President Bush on June 26. The declaration was made following a request by Alaska Governor Tony Knowles.


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LONDON, April 23 (Reuters) - Red Bull have an agenda in complaining about this year's tyres and the 'vast majority' of Formula One teams have urged Pirelli not to change them, according to the Italian company's motorsport director Paul Hembery.
After the first four races of the season, Pirelli have been in the headlines more than ever after introducing new compounds to encourage overtaking, mix up strategy and create more pitstops.
There have been concerns that the races have become confusing for fans, while some drivers have moaned about having to pace themselves rather than being able to go flat out.
Much of the criticism has come from champions Red Bull, who want the tyres to be longer-lasting and blamed excessive wear for their controversial use of 'team orders' in Malaysia last month.
Hembery said he felt like 'piggy in the middle' and the situation was all "a bit weird really".
"We often sit down and go 'what's all this about?'," the Briton, Pirelli's main man in Formula One, told Reuters at last weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix.
"It's the third year (of Pirelli being sole tyre supplier), it's no different this year than any other year. We've given the challenge, some like it and some don't. They all have the same challenge," added the company's motorsport director.
"In the end we've had the vast majority of teams come to us and say: 'Whatever you do don't change anything'.
"We might - because we have to, and because we see things that as tyre supplier we might want to change - but essentially they are saying: 'Don't change even if you are getting this (negative) media coverage.' So it is rather strange."
Sebastian Vettel won for Red Bull in Bahrain, the triple champion's second victory of the year, but team principal Christian Horner told reporters afterwards that he felt the tyres were still too "on an edge".
"The most vocal team has been Red Bull obviously, and for their reasons," said Hembery.
"The others, if they see one team pushing that way will push against that because they feel there's a good reason why they (Red Bull) want to go in that direction."
Pirelli have been supported by Formula One supremo Ecclestone, who always likes a controversy - or indeed anything that gets F1 talked about - but is also in favour of rewarding strategy and driver skills.
"If the tyres lasted from January to December, there'd be something else to talk about," 82-year-old billionaire Ecclestone told Reuters with a sigh.
"What is good about this (situation) is that it really comes back a little bit to what it used to be when the guys had to look after their brakes and gearboxes and things like that."
The tyres have certainly made a notable difference to the racing this season.
In China, the third race of the season, Red Bull's Australian Mark Webber used the soft tyres for just one lap when he started from the pit lane. In Bahrain, a four-stop strategy was an option for some, with Ferrari's Felipe Massa suffering two tyre deflations in the race.
In Malaysia, Red Bull justified their use of 'team orders' - that backfired when world champion Vettel ignored them and passed Webber to win - by saying they were worried about excessive tyre wear.
Pirelli changed the compounds for Bahrain based on evidence from Malaysia that they might need to be harder, and will go back to Milan to review the data before the European season starts in Spain next month.
Whatever they decide, they will be even-handed.
"We try and do the right thing for everybody, for the sport and the vast majority. We don't want to favour anybody," said Hembery.
"Maybe the engineers and drivers would prefer it that they knew they've got pole and could run away with it...but as a sporting spectacle we know that fans want to have uncertainty."
Hembery, whose company replaced Japan's Bridgestone in 2011 on an initial three-year deal that runs out at the end of this season, expected the situation to calm down once the midpoint of the season was reached.
"The first two seasons were very similar. You get to seven or eight races in and things really do settle down and it'll be the same again this year I'm sure," said the Briton.
When Pirelli came back into Formula One, after leaving in the 1990s, they were asked to make tyres that would help to create more overtaking by becoming a greater part of the strategy.
Making the tyres more of a talking point was also attractive commercially.
"We were asked to replicate Canada 2010 and we are doing what we were asked to do. If you don't want us to do that, tell us and we'll do another approach," Hembery said of the criticism. "But if we do that, maybe it doesn't appeal to us any more being in the sport where you get no visibility.
"That was one of the reasons why the previous suppliers had to go, because they were anonymous.
"We could build the tyres to last the whole race, go to sleep, say we're not worried about any publicity.
"As it is a very dramatic and significant net cost to the business, we have to justify why we are here," he added. "So we need to have visibility, we need to have a profile, otherwise quite frankly we won't be here."
Pirelli have yet to sign a new contract from 2014, although their deal with Ecclestone for trackside advertising has several more years to run, but talks are ongoing. (Editing by Clare Fallon)


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He went down alone into the "horrible pit, and miry clay;" but directly He plants His "foot on the rock" of resurrection.
No iron mixed with miry clay, Will ever do, the people say,Hurrah!
He no more sung tenor than a skunk-blackbird; but he made b'lieve he did, jest to git next to miry in the singers' seats.
miry was about the handsomest gal that went into the singers' seat a Sunday.
The way to his house was crooked and miry—even difficult in the present unpropitious season.
It is true of its kind, though the dredging of nature is the miry form of art.
As she knew that every cent was precious now, she turned back on foot along the miry street.
The cold set the miry roads like cement, in ruts and ridges.
It was raining heavily, and a wet west wind whistled along the miry streets.
The streets were narrow, dusty in summer and miry in winter.


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After a mini-version of a free-agent tour, safety Jermaine Phillips decided that the best place for him to go was the place from which he came.
The Buccaneers have announced that Phillips has re-signed with the team.
Phillips has spent all seven seasons of his NFL career in Tampa, with 94 game appearances and 72 starts.
The fifth-round pick in the 2002 draft appeared in every game as a rookie, including the team's victory in Super Bowl XXXVII.
Phillips first cracked the starting lineup in his second season (2003), starting eight games in 14 appearances.
Last season, he missed five games due to injury.
The Bucs also announced that tight end Jerramy Stevens and receiver Cortez Hankton have been re-signed. Hankton likely will be camp fodder and we've got nothing good to say about Stevens, so for a change we'll say nothing.
After a mini-version of a free-agent tour, safety Jermaine Phillips decided that the best place for him to go was the place from which he came.
J Buc says: Mar 5, 2009 6:41 PM
Stevens had been out of problems since he joined Tampa, he has been very productive and looks like is a changed man, give the man a brake, …well until he does something stupid.
shockjock2k says: Mar 5, 2009 6:44 PM
"we've got nothing good to say about Stevens, so for a change we'll say nothing"
where's the fun in that?
PJW says: Mar 5, 2009 6:51 PM
"we've got nothing good to say about Stevens, so for a change we'll say nothing."
How Warneresque of you, Mr. Florio.
BUC_EM_DOWN says: Mar 5, 2009 6:53 PM
Good job DOM on keeping phillips!
He is solid and was someone I thought
the Bucs needed to keep. As for Stevens,
after reading that article from his
days at UW I think the guys is a a$$ and
especially now that windslow in in tampa
someone we can do without! Now lets gets
Some LB's to replace the two starters they
let go!
dc3003 says: Mar 5, 2009 6:56 PM
the bucs now have the best tight end tantum in the nfl……… luke has plenty of targets this season, a bucs offensive player might actually get drafted in the first 5 rounds for once in fantasy football
Bigflem55 says: Mar 5, 2009 6:57 PM
Good job keeping Phillips…he's clutch
Slow Joe says: Mar 5, 2009 7:02 PM
Good move to keep Phillips. Though I'm sure Sabby Piscatelli is somewhat disappointed.
Don't worry, Sabby. Phillips will break his forearms again soon enough.
Stevens? Why keep him? We just traded for Kellen Winslow. We already have Alex Smith. How many pass-catching tight ends does a team need? Will we have anyone that blocks?
DonBeGood says: Mar 5, 2009 7:09 PM
Awesome…good signing Dominick…I would have given up on the Bucs if Flip wasn't resigned. Now we have to be hopeful the LBs(everyone other than Ruud) aren't gonna be missing assignments. Still can't believe they cut "My favorite player…Mr Derrick Brooks"
bucsfan92 says: Mar 5, 2009 7:12 PM
No, please, as a Tampa fan, say something about Stevens.
fangie63 says: Mar 5, 2009 7:20 PM
I posted a comment and was advised it was too quick???
Slow Joe says: Mar 5, 2009 8:20 PM
You're typing too fast, fangie63. Slow down. You'll catch your keyboard on fire.
ekidd07 says: Mar 5, 2009 8:33 PM
I'll say it for you, Florio…
Jerramy Stevens should be breaking rocks with a pick axe, and his ankle chained to guy named Duke.
Not earning a paycheck from ANY team in the NFL.
cwhiteheadesq says: Mar 5, 2009 9:07 PM
Roger that, ekiddo7.
SaintsBucsPanthersSUKK says: Mar 5, 2009 11:00 PM
Q. How do you hide money from a Buccaneers fan?
A. Put it under the soap!


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Dierks Bentley Nominated to Nashville Airport Authority's Board of Directors
The man whose biggest hit is called "Drunk On a Plane" is about to become a leader in Nashville aviation.
The Tennessean reports Dierks Bentley has been nominated by mayor Megan Barry to join the 10-person Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority's board of directors.
Barry notes the country star, pilot and avid plane enthusiast "a unique perspective to the board of the MNAA."
"I am honored for the opportunity to serve on the Airport Authority board," Dierks said in a statement. "I love Nashville and I love aviation. There are many big changes happening in our city right now as it continues to grow so rapidly."
He adds he's "very excited to get a chance to be involved in facilitating and managing that growth as it pertains to our airports and aviation services."
Dierks will not receive any financial compensation for accepting the volunteer position that is expected to be approved by the Metro Council next month.
Cody Alan is the host and executive producer of CMT After MidNite, CMT Radio Live and CMT All Access. A respected veteran personality, producer and programmer in the broadcast industry, Cody's shows originate from Nashville and are broadcast on stations across America. Cody's shows feature the biggest names in country music and entertainment, and his wit, energy and charm shine with big star guests and live interaction with listeners. He brings fans unprecedented access to all things current in country music and entertainment in an environment that's genuine, unpredictable and fun. Dierks Bentley says, "Cody's show always feels fresh and current. Cody cares about country music's past and future, and has always worked to make his shows exciting, interesting and personal."
Named the Academy of Country Music's "National On-Air Personality" in 2013 and 2010, Cody also hosts CMT's weekly Hot 20 Countdown and #1 Music and a Movie, in addition to co-hosting CMT's annual red carpet special live from the CMT Music Awards.
After gigs in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, Cody made it to the major leagues at age 23 when he landed in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. He's been honored at the Grand Ole Opry, featured in USA Today, GQ Magazine, People Country and Country Weekly; and has been seen on E! News, as well as HLN. Cody has been named Radio and Records Music Director of the Year five times, while Billboard magazine and the Radio Music Awards honored him with the annual title as well.
When not on radio or TV, Cody loves working out, running, watching reality shows, superhero movies, listening to all kinds of music, relaxing in the mountains, eating Mexican food and spending time with family and friends.


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You may have dealt the Enclave a serious blow at Project Purity, but their forces are still out there, and still pose a grave threat to the people and security of the Capital Wasteland. In Broken Steel, you'll continue your current Fallout 3 character past the events of Project Purity, and work with the Brotherhood of Steel to eradicate the Enclave threat once and for all. You'll travel to new locations like the Olney Powerworks, wield destructive new weapons like the Tesla Cannon, fight powerful new creatures like the Super Mutant Overlord, marvel at the destructive power of Liberty Prime, earn new Perks like the devastating Nuclear Anomaly… and play Fallout 3 all the way to level 30! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
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At work today I had a 2004 Chrysler Crossfire come in for repairs that had been purchased as a used car from our dealership. It came in with the rear hatch lock not working. I did some searching on Google and found that those are not power locks, they are vacuum actuated locks. After 45 minutes or so of trying to find the problem I finally found that the hard plastic yellow vacuum hose was broken. I have attached photos of where the break was. When I was trying to diagnose the issue I was locking and unlocking the vehicle, since it was so loud inside the shop I couldn't hear the vacuum leak because it was only present for a few seconds while it tried to unlock/lock the hatch. So, if someone here has a problem with their rear hatch lock on the Crossfire's, get some place quiet to listen for the vacuum leak. It actually sounded like the leak was coming from, what would be, the lower passenger corner, but vacuum leaks have a way of reverberating and sounding like they're some place entirely. If the rear door is locked and won't unlock, there is possibly a way to fix the vacuum leak from inside the rear of the vehicle so the hatch will unlock, you just have to remove the right rear trim piece (behind the right rear window). If any further information is needed I can be reached at this email address firstname.lastname@example.com.
Troy Travis - #M21 - Mopar Drag Team
Best times: 12.33 @ 112.49, 1.82 60'
2007 Chrysler 300C SRT
PWR Stage 2 cam/custom push rods/springs, LMI CAI, Magnaflow 3" Cat Back, '09 Challenger chrome replicas, Trinity (Tune by Johan), BT catch can, driveshaft loop, 90mm Arrington TB, Inertia 90mm ported intake and ported for Big Valve Heads, Ding's Racing 3600 TC, Double Roller Adjustable Timing Set, Tranzformer, long tube headers, custom made 3" cat-less mids, front strut bar, RK Sport High Rise hood, '12 3.06 Getrag, '14 axles/hubs, Stage 6 two step, Meziere Electric Water pump.


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Get an overview of this hotel3-star Playa del Carmen hotel in Centro with outdoor pool
Popular property highlights
Located in Centro, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Yucatek Divers. Central Square and Nuestra Senora del Carmen Catholic Church are also within 15 minutes.
Hotel Features
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has self parking and a children's pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services and tour/ticket assistance are onsite.
Room Amenities
All rooms are individually furnished and offer minibars and free bottled water. For a bit of entertainment, plasma TVs come with cable channels, and guests will also find coffee makers and ceiling fans.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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Casa Melissa features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Playa del Carmen hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and an elevator (lift). Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 33
- Number of floors - 3
- Concierge services
- Elevator/lift
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Luggage storage
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Children's pool
- Outdoor pool
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Children's pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Self parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Free bottled water
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Cable TV service
- Individually furnished
- Plasma TV
- Free cribs/infant beds
Nearby Things to Do
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
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Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- No pets or service animals allowed
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- No onsite parking is available.
No rollaway/extra beds available
No pets or service animals allowed
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- Self parking fee: MXN 150.00 per night
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- Casa Melissa
- Casa Melissa Playa del Carmen
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Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.