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We're thrilled that as it is, as it could be, this year's Expanding the Walls exhibition, has "expanded its walls" to the web! Visit the microsite to browse not only the photographs on view in the exhibition, but additional works by the photographers and their statements.
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Over the years I've hired or helped hire hundreds of computer security folks. Although job interviews tend to last an hour, I can usually tell in a few minutes if I'm talking to the right person for the job.
If I think I have the right person, I will lead them into saying the right things to win the job. If I don't think so, I usually cut the interview short.
What makes or breaks it for them isn't on their resume -- experience and skills are table stakes. It's the trust that I can throw nearly anything at them and they will get the job done.
If they don't know what they need to know to get a job done, they learn it. I don't have to tell them. They are self-motivated and don't complain about every surprise situation. They simply get it done.
When I sense that in a person, I'll try my best to hire them. I'll even pay them more than I think they're currently worth because I know they will grow into the job. That special quality amounts to a combination of passion, willingness, and intelligence.
A passion for the job
First, I need to know they're passionate about computer security, learning everything they can about most of it and specializing in one or more areas along the way.
Are they up on the latest security trends and issues, or is everything they know five years old? Are they worried about the latest security threats? In computer security, as in other tech areas, you're only as good as your last two to three years. Keeping up to date is a learned trait among passionate people.
I try to sense if the candidate is attracted to computer security on a gut level. Do they read computer security blogs and articles in their spare time? Is it merely a job, or do they have a personal interest in it? If you love what you do, you'll do it better.
I also want to know if the person I'm interviewing really wants to work for the company. If the interviewee doesn't ask what it's like to work at my company, do they care? I can't tell you how many otherwise good, intelligent candidates I've written off because I could tell I was one in a series of interviews, and my company wasn't at the top of the list.
Passion has its limits, of course. Computer security attracts more than its share of excitable eccentrics. I don't want to be stuck with an employee who yells, gets overly frustrated when things don't go their way, or fails to treat people with respect. I've had to endure working with people like that, so any hint of that sort of personality in an interview is a red flag.
Knowledge of what the business needs
A fundamental fact about security is it's almost always at odds with everyday business operations. Whether it's two-factor authentication or long, complex passwords, security always puts at least a slight burden on users. Security needs advocacy -- but not to the point of bullying or you'll hurt the cause.
No one wants to work with someone who is so passionate about computer security that they don't mind slowing down or interrupting operations. Computer security and business operations should always work toward an equilibrium, with both sides winning some of the battles.
Great communication skills
Everyone thinks they have great communication skills. I can't tell you how many people I've interviewed who lacked those skills entirely, yet when you asked what they thought they excelled at, they cited their communication skills.
First, you need to be a listener -- in the interview and on the job. Rapid-fire blather without pause won't land you a position. Some of my interviewees are so nervous they talk as if they're in a NASCAR pit crew.
Even more obvious: Don't bad-mouth anyone. Whenever someone trashes a previous employer, all I hear is what they'd say of me and my company if it didn't work out. Successful candidates give me a sense that they have a long history of success in their previous roles and projects. Give me the opposite sense and the interview will be cut short.
I don't want to brag, but in the instances I've used these methods, the candidates I've hired over nearly three decades have worked out well -- even those who were relatively clueless about the technology or the role they were going to fill. I felt absolutely assured that they could learn what they needed to come up to speed.
They not only excelled in the job I hired them for, but ended up excelling at most tasks they took on. I've happily watched many of them become managers, bosses, and security technical consultants. Motivation and the sense that there must be a way to accomplish something wins every time.


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im in the market for a PDA but not really.. i need something that i ccould write appointments down in, and not much else, at least for now, as im starting the interview, job hunt part of this endevor im on.
i went down to office(something) earlier today and they had a whole bank of PDA's which was pretty much a bank of empty cradles, it looked like a going out of business sale. anyway the selection was sad. so im bored now and i dont feel like going home in the rain so i wander over to fred meyer (its like wal-mart) and they have nintendo DS systems.. so it dawns on me that i read somewhere before the DS was released that nintendo had licenced the palmOS for the thing.
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text: When you start making rules based on race then it is racism in some form. Affirmative action was and so is this sham. And I didn't say there was racism in the NFL, I said I wasn't saying there was. difference being I don't know. But if your assumption that the NFL owners saw a need for it then you have to draw the conclusion that they felt they were racist. And as such needed a rule to save them from themselves. You whole position falls on that premise alone. And with that i am done with this cockamamie discussion. It's a ******* rule made by a bunch of *******' to appease an ever progressive mindset that blacks are incapable of accomplishing things on their own so they have to have "extra" help. I believe blacks are just as capable as whites and that people are fools if they overlook a candidate because of their race.


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"The media in a democratic society: reconciling freedom of expression with the protection of human rights" – Luxembourg - 30 Sept. – 1st Oct. 2002
Lydie Polfer: Government officials cannot dictate to the media information that suits them
[01/10/02] The ambition of the Council of Europe must be to carry on its efforts to assist in the transformation of the legislative frameworks, but also of normal human attitudes to freedom of expression and information, Lydie Polfer declared at the close of the Luxembourg conference on media freedom. The Luxembourg Minister for Foreign Affairs pointed out that the new democracies very often possessed a more modern legislative apparatus than their elders, but the implementation of such legislation – owing to the legacy of an undemocratic past – was being only very gradually achieved. The older member states, on the other hand, should reform what were often outmoded legislative frameworks, she said.
Supporting the proposal of the Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe to set up an urgent response procedure in the event of harassment or disappearances of media professionals, the Minister urged the three organisations concerned - the Council of Europe, the OSCE and the European Union - rapidly to study the feasibility of such a measure.


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Maybe the best way to do this is to say the "value" of Noisebridge is the starving hacker rate? If the IRS asks, you've got a great argument that $40/mo out of your $80/mo fee is deductible. Just say that the $80/mo membership has the same value as the $40/mo membership in terms of rights/responsibilities/value, so anything you give over $40/mo is therefore a proper donation.

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 > On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 9:27 PM, Jacob Appelbaum <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:
 >> On 01/12/2011 09:01 PM, Dr. Jesus wrote:
 >>> Who's deducting their membership dues from their taxes? My accountant
 >>> says as long as I'm not receiving any value from my membership then I
 >>> can deduct the full amount, but I don't want to find out the hard way
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 > Deductibility seems to hinge on whether value is being obtained in
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the other route you could go is calling your membership to a professional organization. dues or whatever for things like IEEE/ACM are deductable.

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Off Broadway is a mixed-use infill development in North Boulder's industrial district. A former homeless shelter, this live/work community combines small arts workshops with loft living spaces. The project contains three 3-story buildings. Lofts directly above the work studios enjoy 20-foot ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows. A south-facing outdoor "paseo", or community space, serves as the center where all industrial artwork happens. Off Broadway provides 13 workspace units and 17 loft living units. Each work unit features a roll-up glass garage door that opens to the south, into the paseo.
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Norway's Telenor will participate in India's auction of 2G spectrum next month, joining Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Idea Cellular and Tata Teleservices in the process.
Telenor (Fornebu, Norway) has been operating in India through its Uninor joint venture with Unitech, an Indian real-estate business, but its spectrum licenses were cancelled earlier this year after an Indian court found there had been irregularities during their award in 2008.
The company was just one of many affected by the decision, with India's authorities set to auction off the cancelled licenses from November 12.
Telenor, however, is keen to remain in the country, and submitted an application to participate in the auction ahead of an October 19 deadline, along with most of the country's other big operators.
Although Bharti Airtel (New Delhi, India) and Vodafone (Newbury, UK) were not affected by the cancellation of licenses they are keen to acquire additional frequencies to support the usage of voice services in one of the world's biggest telecoms markets.
Both Sistema (Moscow, Russia) and Reliance (Mumbai, India), which lost licenses as a result of the court decision, have not applied to participate in the auction.
Sistema maintains that it has been unfairly treated and says the recommended spectrum prices would make the business case unviable.
Authorities are hoping to raise 400 billion rupees ($7.5 billion) from the auction and have set the base price at 140 billion rupees for 5MHz of 1800MHz spectrum across all 22 telecoms 'circles' in the country.
Reliance Industries (Mumbai, India) is another notable absentee, according to Reuters, having been expected to take part in the auction.
Telenor is searching for another Indian partner, having fallen out with Unitech in the aftermath of the court decision.


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It's safe to say, Canberra is world No. 1 Leif Selby's least favourite city after the nation's capital was responsible for ending both his singles and pairs campaigns at the Australian Open this week.
It was a Canberran clean sweep as first Damon Jeffery knocked him out in the first round of the men's singles, then Alan Monfries and David Blair ended his pairs campaign, beating him and Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Nathan Rice 10-9, 6-8, 4-3, on Monday night in Melbourne.
At the time of writing, Monfries and Blair were still playing Wayne Reudiger and Max Kleinig in the third round. Jeffery's singles run came to an end in the third round, losing to Alan Hilton 8-5, 2-11, 4-3 on Tuesday.
But he's still alive in the triples, teaming up with Andrew Howie and David Singleton, after they won 9-8, 10-3 to go into Wednesday's quarter-finals.
Champion beats clubmate
In an all-Weston Creek final, Paige Dowsett prevailed to win the ACT women's singles title after beating clubmate Sharon Harmer 25-15 in the final at Queanbeyan RSL recently.
The ACT men's four final has been postponed indefinitely due to Damon Jeffery's involvement at the Australian Open.
He has teamed up with fellow Weston Creekers Mac McLean, Wayne Toomey and David Templeton, and will meet Canberra City quartet Alan Taylor, John McDonald, David Hill, Tony Barry.
Challenge down to the wire
Queanbeyan has taken out this year's Aristocrat Challenge, beating Yass 25-21 in the final at Queanbeyan.
While the men have finished their pre-season tournament, the women's Club Challenge still has one round to go.
Five of the six teams are still a mathematical chance of winning it.
Fourteen points separate top-placed Belconnen (35) from fifth-placed Deakin (21) with a maximum of 14 points on offer.
Only Queanbeyan (12) is out of the running.
Last year's winner Yowani (30) is third.
National Sides chosen
The ACT has named its men's and women's teams for the National Sides Championships to be played at Bendigo Bowls Club from April 29-May 2.
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First Photo! Alec Baldwin's Stalker Revealed, Claims They Were Lovers
Now, the first photo has emerged of French-Canadian actress Genevieve Sabourin leaving Manhattan Supreme Court. Despite being busted by cops, the woman is claiming she had a relationship with the newly engaged actor.
The New York Post is quoting an unnamed source who revealed Baldwin, 54, admitted to law enforcement authorities that he took the woman to dinner — twice — in 2011. But it was in a "strictly professional" manner, the source added.
Baldwin reportedly told cops that he was trying to help Genevieve, 40, land some movie roles. But she is insisting that the pair had more than a platonic relationship — and even sent him a series of emails. Click after the jump to read on.
Genevieve's arrest outside the actor's Manhattan apartment on Sunday night came a week after he announced his engagement to 28-year-old yoga instructor Hilaria Thomas. It was that news that reportedly led to the alleged stalker to bombard him with a series of emails.
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"[Sabourin] said [she and Alec] had sex and she wanted to have his baby," a New York law enforcement spokesperson told the Post.
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A Sydney teenager bitten by one of the world's deadliest snakes
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The boy, 16, had stumbled out of the bush on Saturday and into a suburban cricket game where he collapsed of a heart attack.
He had been bitten on the hand by an eastern brown snake.
The boy was taken to Westmead Hospital but died yesterday afternoon.
His family issued a statement last night asking that their privacy be respected.
Doctors worked throughout Saturday night but were unable to save the boy.
It is believed his trek with a friend to find help, in hot conditions through bushland, may have advanced the spread of the venom.
The boy's death has been referred to the coroner.
The eastern brown snake is common on Australia's east coast and can grow to two metres.
It is possibly the second-most venomous land snake in the world after the inland taipan, which is also an Australian snake.
One Campbelltown snake catcher, Les Shearim, said the eastern brown snake loved warm weather, and there were "probably millions" around Sydney at this of the year.
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Currently, imaging methods are used to diagnose loosening of endoprosthetic implants, but fail to achieve 100% accuracy. In this study, a passive sensor array which is based on the interaction between magnetic oscillators inside the implant and an excitation coil outside the patient was investigated. The excited oscillators produce sound in the audible range, which varies according to the extent of loosening. By performing several experimental tests, the sensor array was optimized to guarantee reproducible and selective excitation of the sound emission. Variation in the distance between the oscillators demonstrated a definite influence on the quality of the generated sound signal. Furthermore, a numerical design analysis using the boundary element method was generated for consideration of the magnetic field and the selectivity of the oscillators during excitation. The numerical simulation of the coil showed the higher selectivity of a coil with a C-shape compared to a cylindrical coil. Based on these investigations, the passive sensor system reveals the potential for detection of implant loosening. Future aims include the further miniaturization of the oscillators and measurements to determine the sensitivity of the proposed sensor system.
Implantation of a total hip replacement (THR) has become a standard procedure for the treatment of degenerated or fractured hip joints. After resection of the femoral head, a stem is impacted or cemented into the femur. The acetabulum is reamed and a cup is placed into the cavity. The artificial joint is realized by connecting a ball-head to the stem and a liner into the cup. The modular design of modern total hip replacements allows choice of different materials as bearing surfaces in combination with materials of high biocompatibility and enhanced bone ingrowth. Despite more than forty years of clinical experience, complications can still occur which require an exchange (revision) of the THR or some of its components. The main reason for failure is loosening of the stem or the cup [
Due to the aforementioned challenges of implementation of an integrated active system to identify implant loosening, we proposed a passive sensor concept based on magnetic induction [
The sound emission and vibration of the system can be detected using a structure-borne sound sensor, e.g., an accelerometer or a microphone. To identify loosening at different locations of the hip stem, several integrated oscillators are necessary.
In the present work, the passive sensor array was investigated to guarantee the reproducible and selective excitation of sound emission inside the THR. In the study, one of the most important considerations is how to excite each individual oscillator without influencing oscillators proximal to the excited one, and therefore achieve the highest possible selectivity. In particular, we addressed the question of which parameter adjustments of the extracorporeal coil are most appropriate for the selective excitation of the oscillators. A numerical simulation of two different excitation coil designs, applying the boundary element method, was carried out.
The distribution of magnetic field lines of a coil needs to be focussed in order to ensure a selective excitation of the oscillators. Undirected magnetic field lines lead to an activation of several oscillators simultaneously, hence influencing the selectivity of the excitation. The excitation of a single oscillator is of vital importance for avoiding sound interference, especially at one membrane, and hence ensuring highly sensitive measurements. There are different possibilities to achieve a selective excitation of the oscillators in order to measure the sound waves and vibration at each membrane. First, variation of the eigenfrequency of the oscillators ensures differentiation due to providing differently alternating voltages at the excitation coil. The flat spring of the oscillator can be represented as a beam with a constant stiffness and a point mass. By changing the geometry of the flat spring, the bending stiffness as a product of the Young's modulus E and the inertia I of the flat spring can be varied. Thus, the eigenfrequency of every single oscillator can be determined. Since the mass of the oscillator is not varied in the experimental tests, it can be neglected in further considerations. The bending of the beam can be described by the partial differential equation:
The eigenfrequency ωK of the free oscillating beam in its different eigenmodes k arises from following equation:
Based on this equation, different oscillators were chosen and tested in an experimental setup (
A further parameter that can be varied to achieve a selective excitation of the oscillator is the distance d1 between the centre of the sphere and the membrane (
The last parameter to configure the sensor array in order to achieve a selective excitation is the distance d3 between the oscillators (
In order to realize a filigree module consisting of a membrane and oscillator as one component with a high long-term stability, generative procedures are necessary for the cost-effective manufacturing of the oscillators. Therefore, the geometries had to be adapted due to the application of biocompatible Ti6Al4V-alloy. This was done by using the resulting eigenfrequencies of the experiments for the best selectivity and hence varying the geometry of the flat spring until the desired eigenfrequency was achieved. The adaptation of the oscillator is simulated using the modal analysis tool of the Finite-Element-Software SIMULIA ABAQUS CAE Version 6.10 (Dassault Systems, Vélizy-Villacoublay, France). For the simulation, three different oscillator designs were established, based on the results of the experiments. The magnetic sphere was constructed as a point mass in the model. All parts were defined as deformable solids. The base of the membrane-oscillator system was fully encased. After a convergence analysis, 39,700 quadratic tetrahedron elements were used to mesh the parts. In order to calculate the eigenfrequency of the oscillators, the Lanczos solver was used.
During the experiments to test the different oscillator types, we observed that the energy provided by the cylindrical coil over a distance of at least 100 mm would not be sufficient to achieve an excitation of the oscillators e.g., in a human leg. Using a cylindrical coil, the magnetic field lines cannot be concentrated, which is required for the selective displacement of the oscillators. Therefore, an inductive unit with a C-core for application at the patient's leg was designed using numerical simulation based on the boundary element method (FARADAY Version 6.3, Integrated Engineering Software, Winnipeg, MB, Canada). The current Iex and the number of windings N for an optimized excitation C-shape coil could be determined. In order to reduce the complexity of the model, the magnetic sphere can be transferred to the model of a conductor swing, which is positioned in the magnetic field with an imposed magnetic flux density Bex in y-direction (
The magnetization M of the permanent magnetic sphere can be determined using the hysteresis curve. A simplification of the model is possible, if the magnetic field lines of BS are excluded. Without external field lines, the current I can be calculated using M and the diameter d of the magnetic sphere. This was realized by determining the current density Jm in a first step:
Following Stokes' thesis, the differential can be converted to an integral equation:
We can assume that the magnetization M is constant over the small integration distance. Thus, M can be placed in front of the integral. As follows, dl can be replaced by the diameter d of the magnetic sphere:
Analogously to the Lorentz force, Bex is calculated. Therefore the force Fdis acts on the live conductor, which operates in the external magnetic field. Fdis of the oscillator could be calculated using the cross product.
In the next step, it was assumed that the current I, Bex and Fdis are linked over the right-hand rule. Current I in x-direction is directed in the conductor swing on the right hand side. Bex affects the y-direction and Fdis in z-direction below:
After insertion of the vector values, the equation system is reduced to one component of the force-, length- and magnetic field vector:
The design for the coil with a C-shape is aligned with the anatomy of a slim thigh and is characterized by an air gap of 200 mm (
The simulation model was constructed with blanket planes in a distance of 0.125 mm to the coil core. This distance is equal to the manufacturing tolerance. The basic area of the blanket was assembled from the single areas of the cross sections of the coils multiplied with the number of the coils. In order to produce volume elements with equal volume along the surfaces of the coil core, the area of the equivalent areas was calculated. A volume-current density was assigned to the volume elements. Therefore, this ensured that the current I was consistent over the surface of the coil core. For the modelling of the oscillator, the magnetic sphere was simulated in the centre of the magnetic field. The magnetic sphere was placed at the distance ½ D to both of the poles. For the dimensioning of the inductive unit, the magnitude of the magnetic field at the equator of the magnetic sphere is vitally important. The movement of a magnetic sphere in an alternating magnetic field affords the application of the solver for static frequency independent fields. The coil core is simulated with the properties of iron oxide (Fe2O3), while for the magnetic sphere the material parameters for NdFeB are assigned (
Assuming a consistent distribution at the surface of the coil and A as the area created by the coil cross sections, current I is calculated:
The entry surface of current I at every blanket face is defined using the right hand rule. The current I automatically flows in every volume element, whereas a consistent distribution of Ic along the coil core at all sides of the geometry is ensured (
The direction of the magnetization BS of the magnetic sphere is defined in the z-direction. During discretization, the volumes of the model geometry and single surfaces were meshed. For volume elements with assigned Ic, 3D-brick elements (hexahedral elements) were applied. Furthermore, all surfaces of the coil core and the magnetic sphere were meshed using 2D-triangle elements. The relevant parameters for the dimensioning of the coil are the magnetic flux density Bex, especially in the x-direction, the produced displacement force effect Fdis, the moment which is developed around the y-axis of the magnetic sphere and the displacement of the conductor swing. The y- and z-components of the magnetic field developed a force at the magnetic sphere. This force has no influence because of the directed displacement of the oscillator.
For determination of the optimal range, the coil number of the excitation coil was defined as N = 2,000. Following a convergence study, the components were meshed with approximately 9,000 elements. Validation of the numerical model was carried out by measuring Bex of the existing cylindrical coil using a teslameter (FM210 Teslameter, Projekt Elektronik GmbH, Berlin, Germany). Therefore, the sensor head was positioned in the center in front of the cylindrical coil. Hence, the distance between coil and sensor was varied in steps of 10 mm up to 60 mm. In addition, the effective current through the coil was measured using a multimeter (Agilent Technologies U1242B, Santa Clara, CA, USA).
Different parameters for I and N were simulated to estimate a range in which the excitation of all oscillators could be guaranteed. In order to ensure a selective excitation of the individual oscillators, three different planes were evaluated. The chosen planes are equal to the position of the first three oscillators located distally in the hip stem. Plane 1 (reference plane) is defined with z = 5 mm, plane 2 with z = 19.7 mm and plane 3 with z = 36.5 mm. A reference point in the middle of the air gap is assumed, where the magnetic flux density Bex can be compared. Therefore the quotients of plane 2 to plane 1 and plane 3 to plane 1 were calculated.
Within the eigenfrequency analysis of different oscillators, the highest peak of the resonance curve was determined (
Attaining an excitation of the oscillators with a length of 3 mm was difficult, due to the high energy expenditure, although the distance between coil and oscillator was only 30 mm. Thus, oscillators which exhibit a length of 4 mm were chosen for the passive sensor array in the total hip stem. This was done to keep the gaps in the hip stem as small as possible. According to
Determination of the distance d1 between the magnetic sphere and the membrane was a further aim of this study. d1 must be ascertained because of the energy influence of the back-spring of the oscillator at the membrane [
The analysis of the influence of the cylindrical coil on the proximal oscillators showed a high influence on the proximal oscillator for the 144 Hz and the 286 Hz oscillator at distances between 5 and 20 mm (
Based on these results, the design optimization of the oscillators for application in a total hip stem was performed using the Finite-element-method (
For the first arrangement of the passive sensor array inside a THR, a custom straight hip stem (Mathys CBH shaft standard, Mathys, Bettlach, Switzerland) was used (
In order to realize a first test, the demonstrator was proximally fixed in a clamping device and the oscillators were excited with their eigenfrequency and hence recorded by an accelerometer (KS95B, Metra, Radebeul, Germany) positioned at the middle of the total hip stem. The selective excitation of each oscillator could be proven. Furthermore, the frequency spectrum was calculated with a resolution of 0.6 Hz using Fast Fourier transformation (FFT) with a Hanning window of the time signal. The recorded structure borne sound signal consists of many different frequencies, which compose the complete sound spectrum. For this reason, the highest peak of the normalized two-dimensional magnitude-frequency-plot was analyzed. The frequency spectrum shows a difference between the excitation of the different oscillators (
The results of the measured and simulated data of the cylindrical coil revealed an acceptable compliance (
The nominal values of the magnetic flux densities Bex were evaluated. These could be determined by assessing a measurement path along the x-axis (
Directly at the poles, a high magnetic flux density of Bex = 240 mT could be identified. A strong decrease of Bex could be visualized at the changeover of the ferrite core to air. For the cylindrical coil, a magnetic flux density of BexCyl = 1.27 mT over an operating distance of 100 mm (consistent to x = 115 mm) was calculated (
Based on these results, different parameters of N and Ic were simulated in order to get the range over which all oscillator types can be excited (
For the estimation of the selectivity, plane 2 and plane 3 are compared to plane 1 (
Despite an increase of 6% in plane 1, Bex in plane 3 is below the displacement of the oscillator of the desired magnetic field. The selectivity can be reached by a variation of the excitation frequency, and is ensured for the excitation in plane 1, 2 and 3 (
Over time, several approaches for diagnosing loosening to total hip replacements have been investigated. It was shown that mechanical oscillations of the implant-bone-system could be excited with an electrodynamic shaker [
Due to the integration of the passive sensor array at the lateral side of the hip stem, the long-term stability of the total hip stem was considered in Finite-Element-Analyses. Unpublished data about maximum stresses and static strength show promising results. A static analysis showed that stresses were in an acceptable range if the cavities for the oscillator-membrane-component are small enough. The feasibility has to be proved by a long-term fatigue strength test. Thus, the oscillators may need to be further miniaturized, taking into consideration the production of a reasonable acoustic signal, which should be strong enough to be detected by a microphone or at the skin by an accelerometer. Further miniaturization must be considered, although the manufacturing process is limited due to the thickness of the membrane and the spring. Thus, the eigenfrequency of the oscillator increases and hence skin effects in the coil can appear. This effect results in higher currents, which cannot be produced to displace the oscillators. Another point for consideration is the measurement system, which has to be adjusted to the resonant eigenfrequencies of the oscillators. The functionality of acoustic sound and structural vibration detection was demonstrated on overdimensioned models [
Furthermore, an additional stand for the coil to achieve a precise excitation should be considered. This could be achieved in further steps by varying the magnetic field strength of the magnetic spheres in order to determine the location of each individual oscillator by applying sensors which are capable of measuring the magnetization at every location.
In the present study, a novel passive sensor array was investigated for implementation in endoprosthetic implants in order to identify implant loosening. The main focus of the work was to achieve a reproducible and selective excitation of sound waves inside the implant. A basic sensor array was constructed and tested for integration in the total hip stem. Furthermore, eigenfrequencies of the oscillators were determined to identify three oscillator types with a high difference in order to ensure the excitation selectivity. Optimization of the inductive extracorporeal unit of the measurement system using finite-boundary simulation for a cylindrical and C-shaped coil revealed the highest selectivity by exciting the oscillator using a C-shape. The presented simulations showed how the coils behave during application and how the magnetic field characteristics are developed. With the comparison in the different planes and the resulting attenuation of the intensity of the magnetic field, an appraisal of the selective excitation of the different oscillator types is possible. The results show that due to the variation of the oscillator geometry, the oscillators can be excited selectively. The parameters for the C-coil have to be chosen very precisely.
Based on these investigations, the passive sensor system reveals the potential for detection of implant loosening. The next steps include the further miniaturization of the oscillators and tests of functionality of the demonstrator. Furthermore measurements to determine the sensitivity of the proposed sensor system will be realized including
This research project was funded in part by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG - German Research Foundation) under Reg. No. KL 2327/1 and in part by the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture of the Federal State Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and by the European Union (VentureCup MV, FKZ: UR 10020).
Schematic illustration of the passive sensor array inside a total hip stem.
Scheme of the experimental setup. (
Experimental setup for investigation of the influence on the proximate oscillator during excitation of the desired oscillator by varying the distance d3. (
Transfer of the magnetic sphere to a simplified conductor swing model for calculation of the magnetic flux density Bex.
Overview of the dimension of the core for the C-coil.
Core of the C-coil with circular direction of the assigned current Ic.
Resonance curve exemplarily for the oscillator type 4 × 2 × 0.05 mm.
Results of the simulated oscillators creating the geometry variations.
Sensor-equipped demonstrator: Arrangement of the passive sensor array inside a total hip stem.
Frequency spectrum of the measurement using the demonstrator and exciting the oscillator type 144 Hz and type 240 Hz.
Contour plot of the cylindrical coil (
Comparison of the generated magnetic flux densities of the C-coil using different windings N and currents Ic in comparison with the calculated values of the different oscillator types.
Contour plot of the distribution of Bex in three different planes of the magnetic spheres using a winding number of N = 1,000 and a current Ic = 2.24 A.
Geometries of the tested oscillators.
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Overview of the material properties used for the simulation of the excitation coils.
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Results of the eigenfrequency measurement as mean value (f) and associated standard deviation (sd) of different oscillators (bolded values are the parameters chosen for further investigations).
|3 × 2 × 0.05
|5 × 2 × 0.05
|7 × 2 × 0.05
|3 × 1 × 0.05
|5 × 1 × 0.05
|6 × 1 × 0.05
|7 × 1 × 0.05
|7 × 2 × 0.10
Results of the measurement of the displacement d2 as the highest amplitude to configure the optimal distance d1 between the centre of the magnetic sphere and the membrane (bolded values are the distances chosen for further investigations).
Results of the measurement of the displacement d2 of the influenced oscillator proximal to the excited oscillator at different distances d3.
Results of the validation of the numerical model of the cylindrical coil using an effective current of 2.24 A.
Results of the magnetic flux density in the center of the air gap using different parameters.


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BenQ W6000 Projector Review
9/21/2009 – Art Feierman
BenQ W6000 Projector - Appearance
A shiny black case, with some sculpting and lighter trm make the W6000 fairly attractive. It's not too big, so won't overwhelm a smaller room. The 1.5:1 manual zoom and focus lens is center mounted with a large silver trim ring around it. There's an infra-red sensor on the front (and a second one on the back). Just to the right of the lens (looking from the front) is a small joystick control to adjust the vertical and horizontal lens shift. Screw thread adjustable feet adorn the bottom of the W6000. All the inputs and other connectors are located across the back.
W6000 Control Panel
The control panel, located in the center of the top of the W6000, consists of an outer ring with five buttons: Power, Source, Menu, Preset, and Exit (for the navigation). In addition three indicator lights for lamp, temp and power. The second ring is navigation with the four arrow keys, and the third "ring" is a large round button in the very center, which is the Enter button.
Click to enlarge. so close.
The W6000 has the usual compliment of inputs, including 2 HDMI 1.3 inputs with Deep Color and CEC support. There's the usual composite and S-video inputs, a component input with the typical three color coded RCA jacks, and a standard HD15 computer (monitor) input, which can alternately be used as a second component video. The W6000 also has an RS-232 and a mini-USB for "command and control", and there's one 12 volt screen trigger.
W6000 Menus
Ahh, always the last item added, hang in there! If I haven't added the menu section, by Nov 1 (2009), someone remind me, as it's slipped off my radar.
BenQ W6000 Remote Control
BenQ has basically been using the same remote for most of their home theaters for at least 6 years. (I know because I owned the BenQ 8700+ way back then.) To match up with a particular projector's features, there are some variations, but essentially they all use the same basic remote control. (A typical variation – the W5000 had motorized lens shift, the W6000 is manual, so the W5000's remote had a button for lens shift, which the W6000 lacks).
The BenQ remote control has very good range, better than most remotes provided with home theater projectors. The orange backlight is just about right – not too dark, not too light, and all the buttons but a few, have icons right on the buttons so you can easily identify their purpose. There are several buttons for selecting user presets, that lack any icon on the button, but are labeled next to the buttons.
BenQ W6000 Lens Throw
The 1.5:1 zoom will let you place the front of the projector as close as 11 feet, 10 inches from a 100 inch diagonal, 16:9 screen. Or, the W6000 can be placed as far back as 17 feet, 8 inches from the same sized screen.
Lens Shift
Unlike most DLP projectors, the W6000 has both horizontal and vertical lens shift. As with other projectors, the range of the horizontal and vertical are affected by each other. Since most folks need vertical, here are the maximum numbers for vertical, assuming no horizontal shift is needed. The BenQ W60000 has 0 offset. Translated that means that the projector has just enough vertical lens shift to place the lens even with the top (or bottom) of the screen surface, or anywhere in between.
Anamorphic Lens
The BenQ W6000 does support an anamorphic lens. BenQ specifically speaks of the Panamorph, perhaps the best known brand, as fully compatible. As of this time, I'm not sure whether Panamorph as a custom package for the BenQ (with custom mounting plates), or just their standard mounting (adjustable to work with most projectors that support their lens and motorized sled.)
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Get an overview of this hotelSuburban hotel with restaurant and outdoor pool
Popular property highlights
Situated in the business district, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Arden Fair Mall and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cal Expo and Haggin Oaks Golf Complex. Fort Sutter State Historical Park and Historic Governor's Mansion are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Hotel Features
A restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free shopping center shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/café, and a spa tub are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 335 rooms offer comforts like pillowtop beds and down comforters, plus free WiFi and cable TV. Room service, coffee makers, and free weekday newspapers are among the other amenities available to guests.
Guest Highlights
- Comfortable rooms
- Good location
- Proximity to shopping
- Helpful staff
- Clean guestrooms
- Guestroom size
- Guestrooms were a little noisy
Hilton Sacramento Arden West
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
In addition to an outdoor pool, Hilton Sacramento Arden West provides a spa tub and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.
This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and concierge services. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
Hilton Sacramento Arden West is a smoke-free property.
- Outdoor pool
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- Bar/lounge
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- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Meeting rooms 16
- Conference space
- Total number of rooms - 335
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- Smoke-free property
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- Self parking (surcharge)
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Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
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- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Self parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Room service (limited hours)
- Air conditioning
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- Free weekday newspaper
- Phone
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- Refrigerator (on request)
- Shower/tub combination
- In-room massage available
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- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Pillowtop mattress
- Cable TV service
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- Partially open bathroom
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Rollaway/extra beds (free)
- Down comforter
Where to Eat
Harvard Street Grille - Onsite restaurant.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
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Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
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Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Free rollaway/extra beds!
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- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
- Up to 75 lb
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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.
This hotel will place an authorization for $100 for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Spam sucks, I'm starting using this URL as my signature: http://tinymailto.com/oliver That site will give you my email address after a captcha
The bad news is that it does not work well for mailling list. I have spamassassin + Thunderbird JunkControl and still is imposible to get rid of spam. And since 3 months, there is some kind of troyan sending emails from DSL accounts around the globe
Andreas Gohr wrote:On Mon, 03 Apr 2006 21:52:21 +0200 Anika Henke <a.c.henke@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
K. Bauckmeier-PTW Dresden wrote:
Hi list, in the dokuwiki at splitbrain.org I used a special E-Mail Adress from spamgourmet.com to sign some of my post.
Dokuwiki uses mailguard = visible - replaces @ with [at], . with [dot] and - with [dash] and today I received the first spam-mail to this adress from "Gold Lottery" (I am ritch now).
I guess the adress harvesters have changed their programms to replace [at] back to @, so the visible mailguard sould not be assumed to be safe anymore.
No anti-spam mechanism is 100% safe! It never was.
During the years the mailguard set to "visible" might change from 90% safe to 85% safe and less ... *shrug*
Interesting nontheless. I did have a quick look at the code. For adding other methods (eg. use an image for the @ or even create an image for the whole address) we would either need to change the obfuscate function or move some handling out of this function...
I'd like to get the input of others - especially reusers of this function (eg. Plugin authors). Do we need better obfuscation? Or can we live with what we have?
Although I don't think too much care should be spent on mail obfuscation (because at one point it always seems useless and frustrating anyway), I'd like it to be a bit better.
What about at least a combination of 'visible' and 'hex'?
And I wouldn't mind a third and/or fourth obfuscation mode either ...
-- Oliver Schulze L. Get my e-mail after a captcha test in: http://tinymailto.com/oliver
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Welcome! This is the documentation for pyexiv2 0.3.1, last updated October 23, 2011.
pyexiv2 is a python binding to exiv2, the C++ library for manipulation of EXIF, IPTC and XMP image metadata. It is a python module that allows your python scripts to read and write metadata (EXIF, IPTC, XMP, thumbnails) embedded in image files (JPEG, TIFF, ...).
It is designed as a high-level interface to the functionalities offered by libexiv2. Using python's built-in data types and standard modules, it provides easy manipulation of image metadata.
pyexiv2 is distributed under the GPL version 2 license.


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Officials with Canadian Pacific Railway and the union representing nearly 5,000 of its workers met with federal Labour Minister Lisa Raitt Tuesday in the hopes of avoiding a strike.
"The union understands the government wants us to continue bargaining and get a deal, and that's what we're going to do," said Douglas Finnson, vice-president of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference.
Mr. Finnson described the meeting with Ms. Raitt as "very positive," but said he couldn't comment on the specific topics that were discussed.
The major points of contention are pensions, some work rules and fatigue management, he added.
The workers could legally walk out a minute after midnight local time on Wednesday.
CP spokesman Ed Greenberg said the company is willing to proceed into binding arbitration or extend the negotiation period if a deal isn't reached by the deadline.
"Meetings are continuing, so that's a positive sign for our company," he said.
A strike would halt shipments of grain, fertilizer, coal and other goods CP moves along nearly 24,000 kilometres of track in Canada and the U.S. It would also have an impact on some commuter rail routes in the Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver areas.
"Commuter and inter-city passenger rail is one component of our large Canadian network, and without the resources in place, it is simply not possible to run reliable and safe commuter service," said Mr. Greenberg.
He added a work stoppage could have ripple effects on other railways that connect to the CP network.
In a release, Ms. Raitt urged CP management and the union to come to an agreement as quickly as possible.
"Our government is concerned that a work stoppage would have a negative effect on Canadian businesses and families, and the economy," she said. "That's why I have invited the parties to attend a working summit in hope that we can avoid any disruption of services."
George Smith, a former CP vice-president of industrial relations who now teaches at Queen's University, said he hopes Ms. Raitt doesn't intervene.
The labour minister stepped in to halt a strike at Air Canada earlier this year that would have inconvenienced March Break travellers.
Smith said that experience should have taught Ms. Raitt that "you can't legislate peace" and that she should stand back to allow the collective bargaining process to work.
"I'm a firm believer in the process working. I think I've heard enough from both sides that they realize what's at stake," said Mr. Smith, a labour relations expert at the Queen's School of Policy Studies.
"There's a lot at stake. And generally when there's a lot at stake, rational people at a deadline find a way to resolve their differences."
The strike threat comes at a time of major changes at Canada's second-biggest railway.
A bruising months-long proxy fight with the railway's biggest shareholder culminated last week in Fred Green's exit as CEO.
New York hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management argued the railway was lagging its peers under Mr. Green's leadership and that a change was necessary.
Mr. Green and five other board members stepped down hours before the company's annual general meeting last Thursday after it became evident shareholders had voted overwhelmingly for director nominees on Pershing's slate.
Teamsters' Mr. Finnson said the union has not yet met with Mr. Green's interim replacement, Stephen Tobias. He said the management shakeup has not affected the bargaining process one way or the other.
Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman told shareholders at the annual meeting that change would not happen overnight, but that CP could become one of the best railways in the world.
The railway's new leadership will have a tough time balancing shareholders' high expectations against the labour challenges the railway is up against, said Mr. Smith.
"In a certain sense, the new management is boxed in by their declaration of an economic revival for CP," he said. "The shareholders don't see that. They see new people who promised great things and here's the first test of it. Only it came a little sooner than anyone expected."Report Typo/Error
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No-Armed, One-Legged Drummer Performs Foo Fighters' Everlong [VIDEO]
This drummer will completely inspire you.
This drummer will completely inspire you.
Have you ever considered the weight of what you say? The words that you choose? This video shows just how powerful words can be.
Let this video be your inspiration/motivation for the day (or perhaps the rest of your life). Scott was born with cerebral palsy. Despite doctors telling his mother when he was a baby that he would be a "vegetable," Scott works out at the gym, and can lift bigger weights than we can. He also walks on a treadmill, which is more cardio than we've done in the past three years or so.
Remember the old show, Kids Say the Darndest Things? Sometimes, those "darndest things" can make a ton of sense.
Remember the old show, Kids Say the Darndest Things? Sometimes, those "darndest things" can make a ton of sense.
Here's proof there are still good people in the world.
I never thought watching someone do something as simple as making a PB&J could be as inspirational as this video! I know people WITH arms that are not THIS coordinated! Take a look and the amazing foot coordination that this girl has, and the next time you feel like complaining, REMEMBER THIS VIDEO!


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A child's name and the names of family and friends are among the first things we teach a child. Even my youngest grandson could clearly say his name and knew it belonged to him when he was only eighteen months old. Of course, my husband and I were thrilled when he repeated with recognition our … [Read more...]
Fears, Tears and Vocabulary
In the small, Mayberry-type town where I grew up, everyone knew everyone else and no one locked front doors. Children played in the streets and in neighbors' yards until mamas called them in for a meal. One day when I was a preschooler, I wanted to visit our next-door neighbors, Mr. & Mrs. Lee, … [Read more...]
A Hurricane and Home Schooling
"It was a dark and stormy night," as the opening line goes in the 1830s novel, Paul Clifford. On September 12, 2008, it was both dark and stormy for millions, as Hurricane Ike slammed into the Gulf Coast. My husband and I watched television continually that evening, witnessing the havoc Ike was … [Read more...]
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Ah, spring! Open the windows, send the kids outside to play, and plan an outdoor field trip; the zoo is nice this time of year. It seems too soon to think about next year's school supplies and curriculum. After all, you are still racing to finish the things you wanted to accomplish this … [Read more...]
The Race: Freedom to Run
About this time, the school year can become dreary. We have passed through the excitement of a new school year, the winter months, and the holidays. The kids have had time to grow tired of school, and we are beginning to wonder (some days with panic) if we will complete all we hoped to before the … [Read more...]
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(C). 72 ft/s
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(B). 9.8 m/s
(C). 14.5 m/s
(D). 29 m/s
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Bernie Dahl, M.D., a native of New Jersey, earned degrees in Chemistry and Bible from Wheaton College in Illinois, and an MD from Cornell University Medical College. Dr. Dahl completed his Internship and Residency in Pathology at the University of Vermont, and went on to serve as an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer with the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta.
Immediately following his term as an EIS officer, Dr. Dahl was named Chief of Pathology at Eastern Maine Medical Center. During his career of 25 years, he served as a lecturer, consultant, board member of several professional societies, President of The American Pathology Foundation, and co-founder of a wide range of successful ventures both inside and outside of Medicine.
In 1995, Dr.Dahl took an early retirement to lecture, write, and consult full time. He has focused on organizational design and dynamics, leadership issues and skills, and values-driven strategic planning.
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Jay Leno is just embarrassing himself out there. He just looks like a robot who goes out there, reads his awful jokes off the cue cards and then gets turned off at 12:35. I used to be a fan of the guy, and that changing has nothing to do with the Conan situation; he just is not funny anymore.


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We have a few wonderful Dads around here, next week I will tell you all about them. For now, lets talk about books specially written for the FATHERS in our lives. Building With Dad by Carol Nevius illustrated by Bill Thomson The Dads that surround M and M work with their hands, they build and create. Their offices are dusty construction sites or noisy garages. When I found this book months ago, it was a perfect fit. The pictures are captivating. They are so realistic, you really feel like you are a part of the action. As the story takes you through the process of building a school, the pictures make it clear that this Dad is Continue Reading
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Beckie Scott's relatives took her surprising disqualification yesterday in stride.
The 31-year-old cross-country skier was disqualified for skiing in the wrong track in the final stretch of the women's 10km classical cross-country race at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
"It wasn't her day," Gloria Dekker, Scott's aunt, told the Sun.
While Dekker said relatives always want the best possible outcome for Scott, "the family is never disappointed in her," she added.
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Brad called the DQ a fluke occurrence. "Stuff like that happens," she said, pointing out the immense pressure piled on athletes. "Fluke things happen."


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Gopalakrishnan, AR and Ramamoorthy, P (1977) Determination of pressure distribution on a finite wing by kuchemann and weber method. Technical Report. National Aeronautical Laboratory, Bangalore, India.Full text available as:
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When you are first diagnosed with hemorrhoids, it can be a scary experience. The pain and discomfort can be very intense and the cure may not seem like something you can achieve quickly. That's why more and more doctors are advising their patients to read up on their condition as a way of understanding and treating it. One of the best books on the market is "Put Hemorrhoids and Constipation Behind You: New Treatment and Technology for 2 of Today's Most Common Yet Least Talked-About Problems" by Dr. Kenneth Yasney. This amazing book helps hemorrhoids sufferers on two levels: it helps to normalize what can be an embarrassing problem so that talking about it with your doctor and other medical health professionals is easier and it helps explore treatment that can help when used in conjunction with traditional hemorrhoid treatments.
This book excels at breaking down the complex series of events that happens inside of the human body that leads to problems with constipation and hemorrhoids. It clearly illustrates that, in almost all cases, the person who is experiencing these conditions did little or nothing to get these symptoms and that a person shouldn't feel guilty or embarrassed to have them. It also talks about the sheer number of people all around the world that experience the pain, discomfort and bothersome symptoms of hemorrhoids each and every day. The author, a doctor, believes that because many people find these conditions to be embarrassing, that they are two of the most under reported medical conditions in the world.
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WSCC to Hold Spring Visit Day
Current high school seniors and their parents are invited to Washington State Community College's (WSCC) Spring Visit Day this Sunday, March 24 at 1 p.m. This event gives students the opportunity to explore all the academic programs and transfer opportunities WSCC has to offer.
"This is a great opportunity for high school seniors, especially if they are unsure of what they'll be doing after graduation or where they'll be going to college," says Carrie Thrash, Assistant Director of Admissions.
Whether a student is interested in a certificate, two-year degree, or four-year degree, there are quality programs available at WSCC to achieve higher education. Participants in the Spring Visit Day also get the chance to speak with current students about their experiences at WSCC and meet faculty members during academic preview sessions.
"We'll also hold a financial aid workshop during the visit day," adds Thrash. "Staff will be available to walk students through the process of applying for financial aid using the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)."
High school seniors can register for the Spring Visit Day by contacting Admissions at 740.568.1900 or by visiting www.wscc.edu/visitday. The Spring Open House will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 24 in Graham Auditorium (in the Arts & Sciences Building) on the WSCC campus at 710 Colegate Drive.


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By Jenny Bardsley
Spring is here, the Snack Shack is open and my butt is frozen on the bleachers. Little League is in full swing.
It seems fitting to devote a column to all the dads and moms who make that happen.
When I signed up my 7-year-old to play baseball, I had no idea what we were getting into.
Then we got the schedule.
Two practices and two games a week? It's like I signed up my second-grader for a part-time job. There's barely enough time to wash his uniform before outings.
Racing through homework; rushing through dinner; scrambling to find the necessary "protection undergarments"; getting a full baseball team to show up on a Thursday night takes an army of support.
But that's nothing compared to the time and dedication coaches put in. Every single team seems to have three or four dads, plus a couple moms, making things happen. I have no idea where these parents are finding the time.
I added it all up, and I think my son's coaches are putting in about eight hours a week to our team. That's crazy, humbling and inspiring all rolled up into one.
My husband has earned his own stripes coaching soccer for two years, so I understand the commitment these parents are making.
As for me, I'm no help whatsoever except for bringing snacks.
Whenever I play catch with my son in the back yard, I usually end up tramping through our raspberry patch because I can't catch squat. When I do make contact with the ball, there's usually squealing involved. That makes me appreciate coaches all the more.
As I spend April on the bleachers, the thing I've been thinking about the most is the effect Little League has on kids who don't have a lot of parental support at home.
I'm thinking about the players who don't have a father cheering for them in the stands. Through organized sports, there's an enormous amount of "dad hours" going into these kids. Over the years, it adds up.
So even if you aren't down in the dugout, maybe you are still being touched by baseball, too. There's probably a guy in your life who owes just a little bit of who he is to a long line of dads before him. These coaches stretch out through the decades, along with the life lessons they've taught: Tie your shoes before you come out to bat. Don't throw your mitt when you're supposed to be playing third base. Show some hustle, keep swinging and be ready.
If you keep trying, you're going to watch that ball bounce right off your bat.
Jennifer Bardsley is an Edmonds mom of two and blogs at teachingmybabytoread.blog.com.