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Now Showing in the Museum: Marilyn Jorgenson Reece Plaque
The new plaque honors the contributions of the state's first female registered civil engineer.
In an era when families nationwide were tuning in to watch June Cleaver mop floors, bake cookies, and serve dinner in pearls and heels, Marilyn Jorgenson Reece was undertaking a new kind of "women's work": civil engineering.
Reece was the state's first female registered civil engineer – no small accomplishment in the 1950s, a time when acceptable professional roles for women were largely limited to teaching, nursing and secretarial work. To honor Reece's accomplishments, on March 4, District 7 unveiled a permanent bronze plaque in the Headquarters Museum.
District Director Mike Miles served as master of ceremonies for the event, attended by about 45 friends, family members, current Caltrans staff and former coworkers. Event speakers included Kathy Caldwell, president-elect of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and Sutida Bergquist, president of the Los Angeles Section of Professional Engineers in California Government.
"Reece is emblematic of women coming into their own in the formerly male-dominated professions," Miles said. "She paved the way for all the women who came after her."
That she did. Fresh out of college, Reece began working with the California Division of Highways (now Caltrans) in 1948, rising from junior civil engineer to senior transportation engineer over her 35-year career with the department. She passed the state licensing exam to become a registered civil engineer in 1954.
Among many important infrastructure projects, Reece designed the Santa Monica Freeway (I-10)/San Diego Freeway (I-405) Interchange, receiving a Governor's Design Award for the project in 1964. Two years ago, the interchange was officially named the "Marilyn Jorgenson Reece Memorial Interchange."
Reece's daughters, District 7 Senior Materials Engineer Kirsten Stahl and Anne Bartolotti, shared memories of their mother at the plaque unveiling.
"When I came home with a report card with mostly A's and a few A-minuses, she would sit me down and say, 'How can we bring up those A-minuses?'" Stahl said. She recalled that although her mother could be demanding, her drive for excellence encouraged others to do their best work.
Reece's best work is evident throughout the District – not only in the freeways she built, but in the esteem of her friends, family and coworkers and in the ambitions of the many women who have followed in her footsteps.

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"I took this photo when my wife and I visited Harpers Ferry, W.V., for its annual Christmas celebration," he says. "Civil War Santa was taking a break sitting on a box next to a Union re-enactor. Sort of seemed like a moment out of time."
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Writing and basketball scholar Jamal wins a place at a prestigious Manhattan school. When he discovers that bestselling author William Forrester is living in his area, the pair form an unlikely friendship.
Although comparisons with Good Will Hunting are almost inevitable, Gus Van Sant's latest account of misguided genius and older mentor plays like a quirky cousin to Wonder Boys, given its literary roots, and underlying themes of writer's block and outsiders struggling to fit in with society. Like both those movies, it exudes Oscar-friendliness, from the smart and witty script to Connery's understated, quietly dignified performance as one-hit writing wonder William Forrester, and the sensational screen debut of 16 year-old high schooler-turned-actor, Robert Brown.
For one thing, it's hard to think of anybody who could have played the role of Forrester as well as Connery, who blends his trademark charm with wild eccentricity (this writer never wears the same pair of socks twice) and touching sadness.
It's obvious that his character's retreat from public life and hermetic existence has something to do with one of those big secrets you only ever seem to find in life-affirming movies, but far from lurching into sentimentality, the inevitable revelations are handled with restraint, making them all the more effective. In Connery's capable hands, this protagonist is more than just a mad old buffoon. Brown, meanwhile, is astonishing, all the more so given that this is his first role, and there's surprisingly good support from rapper-turned actor Rhymes.
Like Wonder Boys, the movie chugs along at a leisurely pace, always threatening to drop some amazing bombshell or lurch into some horrifying plot twist, but never quite doing so, and as such, it can't quite prevent an inevitable climactic slide into clunky, feel-good Scent of A Woman-style territory. For its flaws though, this is a warm-hearted character piece that steers refreshingly clear of ghetto movie clichés, and compensates for plot holes by focusing on the relationship between the two leads. The end result, while hardly ground-breaking, is a pleasure to watch.
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Two Men Arrested In Amarillo On Aggravated Assault/Kidnapping Charges
According to the Amarillo Police Department, at 4:42 AM officers were dispatched to a home on the 2700 block of Ridgemere of a report of a man knocking suspiciously on the front door. When officers arrived they found a 22 year-old man seeking help after being held against his will and assaulted.
The victim was apparently assaulted with a BB gun for stealing a watch from 1 of 2 suspects. When the victim was able to escape he ran to the house of Ridgemere seeking help. The APD report is below:
On 1-21-14, at 4:42 AM, officers were sent to a home in the 2700 block of Ridgemere on a call of an unknown male knocking on the door. The man that was knocking on the door was a WM age 22. He told officers that had escaped from two suspects that had assaulted him, shot him repeatedly in the head and body with a BB pistol, and held him against his will. The incident started at a home in the 2900 block of Wichita. The victim was then forcibly taken to a home in the 2700 block of Wichita, where the assault continued. When the victim was able to escape from the suspects, he ran to the home on Ridgemere for help. The victim did not know the people at that home but was seeking help. The victim reported that the assault started when the suspects accused him of stealing a watch from one of them. APD Robbery Squad detectives were notified. Detectives secured arrest warrants charging one man with aggravated assault and a second man with aggravated assault and aggravated kidnapping. Investigators had information that the suspects could have access to weapons. They also had information that witnesses and children could be in the home with the men being sought. Due to the increased risk, the APD Special Weapons and Tactics team (SWAT) and APD negotiators joined the investigation. At 1:45 PM, officers approached the home in the 2700 block of Wichita. Officers used a loudspeaker mounted on a vehicle to contact the people inside. Both suspects immediately came out of the house and were arrested without incident. Two females and two children were in the home. Investigators are interviewing the adult females. Officers then searched the home and found evidence connected to the incident. No firearms were found. By about 2:15 PM, officers approached the second home. They contacted a male occupant of that home. He came out and spoke to officers. He was not involved in the incident and was released. The suspects are in custody and their names will be released after they are booked into the Potter County Detention Center. The victim has sought medical attendion for his injuries.


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November 19, 2007
Project is First Major Expansion of New York City Subway System since 1936; New Segment Projected to Carry 213,000 Riders Daily
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today joined Governor Eliot Spitzer and Administrator for the Federal Transit Administration James Simpson to announce an agreement that guarantees $1.3 billion in federal funding for the construction of the first phase of the Second Avenue Subway. The first phase of the subway project will run along Second Avenue north from 63rd Street to 105th Street, creating three ADA-accessible stations at 72nd, 86th and 96th Streets. The line will relieve overcrowding on the Lexington Avenue subway line (4, 5 and 6 trains) and is projected to carry 213,000 riders daily, or as many as medium-sized subway systems in Washington, DC, Boston and Chicago. At first, the line will be served by the Q train, which will continue to Coney Island, Brooklyn, via the Broadway express and Brighton Beach local lines.
"In order to meet the transportation needs of a rapidly-growing population, we must be prepared to invest in our city's infrastructure," said Mayor Bloomberg. "Not only will the construction of the Second Avenue Subway alleviate significant overcrowding along the Lexington Avenue lines, but it will also add to the City's economic growth and our quality of life by getting more people out of their cars and onto public transportation."
"Today is truly a historic moment for New York," said Governor Spitzer. "For much of the twentieth century, New York talked about building the Second Avenue Subway. Today, with the help of our partners in Washington and Albany, the shovels are already in the ground. This project will provide much-needed relief for straphangers on the crowded Lexington Avenue line and will allow us to expand North America's largest public transportation system to meet anticipated population growth and the increased demand for transit service."
"To the 1.5 million riders who squeeze onto the Lexington Avenue line every day, I say help is on the way," said FTA Administrator James Simpson. "The completion of the Second Avenue Subway will relieve much of the congestion on the Lexington Avenue line, which currently carries more daily riders than the metro systems of Washington, D.C., Boston, and Chicago combined."
"This historic agreement puts this vital and long overdue project right on track," said Senator Charles E. Schumer. "New Yorkers have had to wait a long time for the Second Avenue Subway but with this significant federal investment and commitment, there is now finally light at the end of the tunnel."
"Once a dream deferred, the Second Avenue Subway is now inevitable. The full-funding grant agreement is a done deal, construction contracts are being signed, and the spades are literally in the ground," said Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney. "It took a cast of thousands to get the subway back on track, but millions in our city and state will benefit from the effort. New York straphangers should take heart: with a strong federal commitment, the Second Avenue Subway is coming."
"This project has been a necessity for decades, and it is a landmark development that the federal government has finally taken this step. We need to relieve overcrowding on the Lexington Ave line, provide better connections between residential and business areas, and reduce travel times," said Congressman Jerrold Nadler. "The Second Avenue subway line would do all that and more. It would also vastly increase subway capacity by hundreds of thousands riders each rush hour. This line, running south from 125th Street, mostly under 2nd Avenue, would eventually extend all the way to my constituents in the financial district. As a senior member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee I am proud to have done my part in Congress to insuring this project takes place, I am equally as proud to be here at this momentous occasion when the FTA signs a Full Funding Grant agreement with the MTA to provide billions of dollars to finally make this project a reality."
"Mass transit is the linchpin of any economic design for the 21st century. This second avenue subway project is part of our larger vision of economic infrastructure investment throughout New York State," said Lieutenant Governor David Paterson. "This project will be an important source of jobs, especially for minorities, women, and immigrants who, until Governor Spitzer's leadership, had not been given a fair shake at the opportunity to do work for the State."
"The Second Avenue Subway is one of the most important and needed transportation projects in the region, which is why I fought for the initial commitment of state funding to once-and-for-all get this project moving," said Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. "I am delighted that the Federal government has joined us in our commitment to the Second Avenue Subway and has now guaranteed that funding is in place for the first phase of the project. In addition to easing overcrowding on the Lexington Avenue line, the full-build Second Avenue Subway will provide significant benefits to Lower Manhattan."
"For years, the Second Avenue Subway line has been a lot like the rumors of alligators living in the sewers. Today, we move toward making a project that has been more of an urban legend into a reality," said City Council Speaker Christine Quinn. "The Second Avenue subway line will ensure our city's infrastructure keeps pace with both population and economic growth. It is a project that will benefit nearly every New Yorker."
"It's been a long time coming, but we're finally on the right track. The Second Avenue Subway is essential to realizing our 21st Century economic and quality of life ambitions," said Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer. "I thank my colleagues in government and the many community leaders and transit advocates who took this plan off of the shelf and turned it into a reality. This is a great day for mass transit, which makes it a great day for New York City."
"We are pleased that our team at MTA Capital Construction is able to undertake the first major expansion of the subway system in generations, even as we perform other expansions in the East Side Access project and the 7-train extension," said MTA Executive Director and CEO Elliot G. Sander. "We are deeply grateful for the Federal commitment and for all the hard work that New York's congressional delegation has put in to secure this funding."
Ground was broken for the project in April, and construction is visibly underway on Second Avenue. Currently, crews are moving utility lines (sewers, electrical and telephone lines) on the West side of Second Avenue from 91st to 95th Streets so that a tunnel boring machine can be moved into place to begin tunneling. During this portion of the project, four lanes of traffic will remain open for use. As this is completed in the next three months, traffic will be diverted to the other side of the avenue to repeat the utility relocation process on the other side.
The line is scheduled to open in 2014. Construction will continue with three additional phases that will extend the line first up to 125th Street, where it will connect with the 4, 5 and 6 subway lines and with MTA Metro-North Railroad, and then down to Hanover Square in the Financial District. After completion of the third and fourth phases, the line will carry two trains: the Q and the T, which will run the full length of Manhattan.
When completed, the full-length Second Avenue Subway is projected to carry 560,000 people per day. According to the latest figures from the American Public Transportation Association, Los Angeles' subway carries 133,200 riders on an average weekday; Atlanta's MARTA, 239,400, and San Francisco's BART, 365,300, by comparison. New York City's entire subway now carries nearly 6.3 million passengers on a typical weekday.
Today's announcement demonstrates the Spitzer administration's continued commitment to investing in the MTA transit system as well as other critical New York City infrastructure projects such the redevelopment of Penn Station, the PATH Hub at the World Trade Center, East Side Access, South Ferry Subway Terminal and the Fulton Street Transit Center.
Stu Loeser/Dawn Walker (212) 788-2958
Jennifer Givner (Governor Spitzer) (212) 681-4640
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This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/).
Isocontour mapping is efficient for extracting meaningful information from a biomedical image in a topographic analysis. Isocontour extraction from real world medical images is difficult due to noise and other factors. As such, adaptive selection of contour generation parameters is needed. This paper proposes an algorithm for generating an adaptive contour map that is spatially adjusted. It is based on the modified active contour model, which imposes successive spatial constraints on the image domain. The adaptability of the proposed algorithm is governed by the energy term of the model. This work focuses on mammograms and the analysis of their intensity. Our algorithm employs the Mumford-Shah energy functional, which considers an image's intensity distribution. In mammograms, the brighter regions generally contain significant information. Our approach exploits this characteristic to address the initialization and local optimum problems of the active contour model. Our algorithm starts from the darkest region; therefore, local optima encountered during the evolution of contours are populated in less important regions, and the important brighter regions are reserved for later stages. For an unrestricted initial contour, our algorithm adopts an existing technique without re-initialization. To assess its effectiveness and robustness, the proposed algorithm was tested on a set of mammograms.
The extraction of meaningful information from images by means of digital image processing techniques is an important task in many application domains. To identify significant information in an image, one can exploit distinctive features of objects (e.g., shape, location, margin) and uncover significant regions or patterns by analyzing the topological and geometrical properties of the image. In the biomedical sector, medical imaging techniques, such as X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and tomography are used to visualize internal structures of the body. Medical images, such as mammograms, have inherently complex and variable features with blurred object boundaries, which make the use of explicit features of objects in image analysis difficult. Hence, image analysis methods based on isocontour mapping are better suited to complex medical images as mentioned below.
Meaningful information can be extracted efficiently from a digital image on an isocontour map. In biomedical image processing, isocontour mapping is used extensively to perform the topographic analysis of medical images. An isocontour map consists of a set of curves of equal value (e.g., height or intensity). Analyses based on isocontour maps can provide the association between image inclusions. They detect a region of interest (ROI) by analyzing the correlation (or the enclosure relationship) between objects. ROI analysis that highlights suspicious regions in medical images is an essential step in computer-aided diagnosis systems. Thus, isocontour maps can provide a robust topographic representation of medical images for ROI analysis [
To our current knowledge there is no deterministic way to find parameters like the number of quantization levels (contour interval and the difference in elevation between successive contours) that yield the best results for isocontour generation. However, the determination of contour generation parameters is an open question and adjustable. Hong and Sohn [
A number of active contour models have been developed. Kass
Geodesic active contour (GAC) models in [
The classical active contour model [
The proposed algorithm for adaptive contour mapping is based on two previous active contour models: active contours without edges (ACWE) and level set evolution without re-initialization (LSEWR). From the ACWE concept, we used force image terms to get regional information, whereas in LSEWR we selected penalizing terms to eliminate re-initialization. The ACWE model proposed by Chan and Vese [
Our algorithm is designed with a similar manner of isocontour mapping to detect an arbitrary number of contours for spatial adaptive isocontour mapping. The existing multi-phase method, which detects contours at multiple level sets, always produces 2n regions. This indicates that many insignificant features might be included in the contour map, thereby influencing the image analysis results. Our approach divides a region into two sub-regions using the base contour. It then divides one of the segmented sub-regions into two sub-regions in successive iterations. The proposed algorithm detects sub-regions by minimizing the new energy model, restricting it to the characteristic function of a base sub-region. The iterative segmentation process automatically terminates when the stopping criterion is met. Note that only one of the two sub-regions is further segmented in successive iterations. This is associated with the characteristics of the mammographic image in addition to problems in initialization and local optimum of the active contour model.
In mammograms, bright regions contain information that is more significant (e.g., candidate masses). Our algorithm takes advantage of this mammographic characteristic to address the problems in initialization and local optimum of the active contour model. That is, the proposed algorithm starts with the initial contour found in the darkest (low intensity) region so that the local optima encountered during the contour evolution is placed in less important low intensity regions. In terms of initialization, this enables the our approach to start its operation with an initial contour in the darkest region of the image, and the LSEWR component allows free initial contour without satisfying SDF. Hence, the important brighter regions are kept for segmentation and refined analysis at later stages.
In this paper, we propose an adaptive contour mapping approach that can be used to analyze the topological and geometrical information on mammogram images. Mammograms have complex and variable structures with blurred object boundaries, which make the use of explicit object features that are less applicable to image analysis. Hence, this work utilizes an isocontour map to analyze mammographic features. It is relatively easy to create an isocontour map, but the parameters for generating active contours should be determined accordingly. As shown in
The rest of the paper is organized as follows: we discuss related work in Section 2. In Section 3, we discuss the proposed multipass active contour approach. In particular, our algorithm is designed to partition the image domain into an arbitrary number of sub-regions by applying a two-phase segmentation algorithm based on the recursive use of the Mumford-Shah energy functional. The recursive application of the two-phase segmentation algorithm on subsequently segmented sub-regions results in a tree structure of partitions for an adaptive contour map. In Section 4, we discuss denoising of the input image, numerical scheme, initialization of the level set function, and the parameters needed to implement the algorithm. We then describe the data set and the analytical results in Section 5. We finish our contribution with several conclusions.
Active contours are a core component of computer vision and medical imaging, and they can be divided into three areas: boundary driven, region driven, and hybrid contours that combine the boundary and region driven areas.
In 2001, Chan and Vese [
Vese and Chan [
Our algorithm is performed in such a way that it partitions an image into two sub-regions. One of the sub-regions is then iteratively partitioned into two more sub-regions. The sub-regions are determined by the minimization of a new energy model restricted to a characteristic function of a sub-region, and no re-initialization is needed. Our method segments the image into any number of regions, and the process automatically terminates at the stationary solution. In this paper, the proposed approach is performed from the lowest intensity region to important high intensity regions, which are thus segmented in fine scale. Finally, the segmentation result provides an adaptive contour map of the image.
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In this paper, we note that the stationary problem obtained directly from the minimization problem could also be solved numerically using a similar finite difference scheme.
Medical images are affected by artifacts due to device noise and inhomogeneities in the body. The noise affects the segmentation process. The noise changes the mean of a region and behaves like a strong edge. We use an image de-noising technique to reduce the interference of noise. In Rudin, Osher, and Fatemi (ROF) [
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In our experiments, we choose the following parameters: λ1= λ2=100,
In outmoded level set methods, it is essential to initialize the level set function
The proposed multi-phase segmentation algorithm has been applied to synthetic and real mammographic images from the mini-MIAS database [
This paper presents an adaptive contour map that captures topographic information in mammograms characterized by blurred object boundaries. The proposed multipass active contour algorithm for adaptive contour mapping is based on the two-phase piecewise constant segmentation model (ACWE) proposed by Chan and Vese [
Our algorithm produces an arbitrary number of regions, and it automatically terminates when its stopping condition is met. The proposed algorithm was tested using synthetic and real mammographic images that include masses varying in size and subtlety. The experimental results showed that our approach yields an accurate contour map of both distinctive and subtle masses in mammograms. It also successfully produced an adaptive contour map in synthetic images that have relatively clear edges. The experimental results show sensitive segmentation on the important region as well as intuitive segmentation structure.
This research was supported by Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (2010-0025512).
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* Nikkei rises 1.3 pct, Topix up 1.2 pct * Sharp down 2.4 pct at midday due to report of Apple cuts * Exporters, economy-sensitive stocks strong By Tomo Uetake TOKYO, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average climbed 1.3 percent to a 32-month high on Tuesday, driving the benchmark further into "overbought" territory, as persistent weakness in the yen boosts demand for exporters' shares. By the midday break, the Nikkei rose 136.05 points to 10,937.62, setting its sights on the 11,000-mark, a level not seen since late April 2010. It rose 1.1 percent last week to log its ninth straight week of gains and its longest such winning run since 1988. Monday was a public holiday in Japan. "It's because the yen weakened further against dollar over the weekend. We expect the current trend to continue until the Nikkei reaches 11,000 and the yen hits 90. Once it gets there, Tokyo stocks are likely to move in a boxed range," said Naoki Fujiwara, a fund manager at Shinkin Asset Management. Tuesday's rally took the benchmark Nikkei's 14-day relative strength index at 80.4, way above the 70-mark which is deemed overbought and often signals a near-term correction. "Short-term correction is getting more likely given that bullish sentiment ... has become more widespread. In terms of my positioning, I have trimmed down the exposure to stocks which have skyrocketed in the past two months," said Yasuo Sakuma, portfolio manager at Bayview Asset Management. The Nikkei has rallied more than 26 percent over the past two months, spurred by the weakness in the yen after Japan's new leader Shinzo Abe called on the Bank of Japan to adopt aggressive policies to energise the ailing economy, including setting an inflation target of 2 percent. Exporters led the index higher on Tuesday, including Suzuki Motor Corp, Panasonic, Daikin Industries Ltd , Olympus Corp and auto parts maker Denso Corp , which were up between 3 and 9.3 percent. Japanese automakers are aiming to shake off the lingering effects of 2011's earthquake and tsunami, and capitalise on the weakening yen and new products to increase sales in the United States, after a robust 2012. The yen was quoted at 88.80 to the dollar on Tuesday after falling 0.4 percent to a 2-1/2-year low of 89.67 yen in the previous session. The Japanese currency was traded at 118.785 to the euro. As global risk sentiment improved, investors bought growth-sensitive stocks. The sea transport sub-index rose 4.7 percent, making it the best sectoral performer, and the mining sub-index was up 2.6 percent. Stocks expected to benefit from Abe's reflationary policies continued to be in demand. The real-estate sub-index rose 2.5 percent. APPLE SUPPLIERS WEAKER Sharp Corp, however, sagged as much as 7 percent after the Nikkei newspaper said on Monday that Apple Inc has slashed orders with suppliers of LCD panels for the iPhone 5 in the current quarter due to weak demand. Other Apple suppliers in Japan also came under pressure, with Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd down 1.9 percent and Foster Electric Co Ltd off 1.9 percent. The broader Topix gained 1.2 percent to 909.42 in active trade in the morning session, with volume at its full daily average for the past 90 trading days. Japanese equities carry a 12-month forward price-to-earnings ratio of 13, compared with the U.S. S&P 500's 12.9 and the pan-European STOXX Europe 600's 11.4, data from Thomson Reuters Datastream showed.


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* C$ at C$1.0301 vs US$ or 97.08 U.S. cents * U.S. dollar hit by withdrawal of Summers for Fed * Canadian bond prices rise across maturities By Leah Schnurr TORONTO, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened on Monday to its highest in a month as its U.S. counterpart weakened against a range of currencies after former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers withdrew from the race to head up the U.S. central bank. The announcement over the weekend took the U.S. dollar broadly lower as investors perceived there would be a more gradual path for tightening monetary policy. "Having Summers now withdraw his candidacy and having the risk of a more dovish Fed chair has certainly impacted markets this morning," said Camilla Sutton, chief currency strategist at Scotiabank. As well as the question of who will succeed current Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, investors are also focused on when the Fed will start pulling back its economic stimulus program. The central bank will conclude a two-day policy meeting on Wednesday, and investors expect the Fed could announce it will reduce its $85 billion a month in bond purchases by $10 billion. The Canadian dollar was at C$1.0301 to the U.S. dollar, or 97.08 U.S. cents, stronger than Friday's session close at C$1.0347, or 96.65 U.S. cents. The Canadian dollar earlier hit its strongest level since mid-August. The greenback was 0.5 percent lower against a basket of currencies. At home, the Canadian dollar saw little reaction to data that showed foreigners resumed buying Canadian securities after a huge divestment in June. Data released last week that showed the ratio of household debt to income in Canada hit a record high in the second quarter could be a long-term positive for the loonie if it prompts a change in the Bank of Canada's policy stance, said Sutton. "This reopens the risk that the Bank of Canada turns to a more hawkish stance," Sutton said. The ratio of household debt to income rose to 163.4 percent in the second quarter from 162.1 percent in the first quarter. Prices for Canadian government bonds were higher across the maturity curve, with the two-year bond up seven and a half Canadian cents to yield 1.242 percent and the benchmark 10-year bond rising 54 Canadian cents to yield 2.699 percent.


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'The Sabres looked like the team playing back-to-back games early on tonight, but they came back to put together a solid effort. Anytime a team comes back from two or more goals down, it's worth watching. And anytime the shootout goes beyond three rounds it is a nailbiter. Ryan Miller made some highlight reel saves, keeping the crowd in the game. This one kept you on the edge of your seat. A great game all around.'
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Lola Gilet by Sue Stratford
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The collar is knitted with the fronts, so no stitches to pick up!
We used three balls of Azteca for the smaller size and four for the larger.
This Gilet has been so popular in the shop and is easy to knit and you can also use a wide choice of yarns. If you look at the tension it is similar to both aran and chunky, if you want a firmer knit, choose a chunky yarn, if you are looking for something more 'drapey' choose an aran weight yarn, both work well.
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Subject: Stops Added, Moved To Improve New Bus Route 987 Rapid Ride Service, Effective Mon, Feb 25
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Effective Date: 2/25/2013
Stops Added, Moved To Improve New Bus Route 987 Rapid Ride Service, Effective Mon, Feb 25In response to customer feedback during the first few weeks of Route 987-Rapid Ride service, the following shifts in bus stop locations will take effect on Monday, February 25, 2013.
To better serve the Walmart at 9301 Forest Lane, the two stops currently located at Forest Lane and Abrams will be relocated to Forest and Meadowknoll (eastbound and westbound). In addition, a new stop will be added in each direction on Forest at Ridgepoint to serve apartment complexes nearby.
Schedules will remain unchanged. Thanks for riding DART.
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Deadly Crash In Cayuga Cunty
Sheriff David Gould reports that the Cayuga County Sheriff's Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle accident which occurred Wednesday on R
Preliminary investigation reveals that a northbound 1996 Chevrolet Suburban making a left turn into a private driveway was struck from behind by a 2002 Honda motorcycle which was also northbound and attempting to pass the suburban as it made its turn. The operator of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene. The operator of the suburban was not injured.
The investigation is continuing. The names are being withheld pending family notifications.
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Court Seeks Court Visitor Volunteers
The Utah State Courts are recruiting volunteer court visitors. The volunteer program aims to protect vulnerable adults under guardianships, assist guardians and improve judge's decisions.
The court visitor volunteer program operates in the Third Judicial District (Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele counties) and the Seventh Judicial District (Carbon, Emery, Grand and San Juan counties).
Volunteers will need to be able to make a one-year commitment and are expected to contribute about 8-10 hours per month.
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Holy now! 108 years later, Cubs best in World
Maybe when Addison Russell is 24, or Anthony Rizzo's nephew is old enough to watch videos, or Kris Bryant gets a gray hair, the young Cubs players will understand what they did this year.
Zobrist's heroics net Series MVP honors
The Cubs won their first World Series since 1908 early Thursday morning with a classic 8-7 Game 7 victory over Cleveland, and they could not have done it without Ben Zobrist. Their now two-time champion jack-of-all-trades was named World Series MVP after an excellent series.
After World Series Game 7: IRL
The celebration of the century is underway for the Cubs and their legion of fans. And all it took to end their 108-year championship drought was 10 innings of one of the wildest winner-take-all Game 7s in baseball history.
Go, Cubs fans, go! Party in Wrigleyville
Fans started flocking to Wrigley Field around the seventh inning of the Cubs' World Series-clinching victory in Cleveland, marching, running, jumping and yelling down Sheffield Ave. and Clark St.
Instant classic: Top 10 plays from Game 7
After 108 long years, the Chicago Cubs are finally World Series champions again. Here's our attempt to rank the most thrilling plays of Wednesday's instant classic.
Cubs' virtual World Series celebration is real deal
The Cubs are celebrating a title for the first time since 1908. And we've captured it in amazing, virtual reality 3-D for the first time ever.
Tribe's 2016 fight, perseverance could bode well
In the end, the Indians conjured up memories of their Gateway Plaza neighbors. Just not the memories they intended.
Cubs complete uphill Series comeback
When the Cubs pulled out a dramatic 8-7, 10-inning victory over the Indians in Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field on Wednesday night, they not only ended a 108-year championship drought but also joined a select group of never-say-die teams.
Manfred: Tremendous Series capped 'great season'
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred had just witnessed a moment that did his sport proud.
World Series documentary unveiled at premiere
If you're a fan of Ben Zobrist or Anthony Rizzo or anyone on the Cubs, or you want to celebrate David Ross one more time, or just feel the goosebumps from those seven games between the Cubs and Indians again, then you need to watch "The 2016 World Series" film.
105-year-old Cubs fan revels in World Series win
Sometimes the best things in life come at the age of 105.
The ultimate selfie: Ross captures moment at parade
What do you do when 5 million fans show up to congratulate you on winning a World Series championship? You take a selfie. That's what David Ross did.
Cubs invited to White House, SNL
President Barack Obama may be a White Sox fan, but he applauded the Cubs' first World Series championship since 1908 by inviting manager Joe Maddon and the team to the White House.
Fans embrace euphoria at World Series parade
Carl Amrhein has pulled off the near impossible by being both a Cardinals and a Cubs fan during the course of his life. Near-heartbreak turned to euphoria this time, a feeling Amrhein and other Cubs fans have to learn to embrace.
Former Cubs revel in World Series triumph
The Cubs' World Series win had as much to do with their history as it did with their breathtaking 8-7 win over the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 on Wednesday night, so it would seem only fitting that the now ex-Lovable Losers included the brightest stars from their past to celebrate.
Emotional Rizzo salutes fans, Ross
Anthony Rizzo presented the ball from the final out of Game 7, then saluted David Ross and others.
Holy crowd! Parade amazes Caray's widow
Dutchie Caray, who was married to broadcasting legend Harry Caray, moved from one interview stage to another Friday, expressing her joy over the Cubs ending 108 years of championship futility by beating the Indians in seven games.
Baseball changed on North Side forever
They poured into the city before sunset, coming from all across the Midwest in cars and on buses. Thousands had flown into town on Thursday, from locations as far away as Puerto Rico, Vietnam and China. Those Cub fans lucky enough to wake up in their own beds rolled out of their North Side brownstones without bothering to eat breakfast.
Joyful fans part of 7th largest gathering in human history
It was a blue Friday in Chicago, but it had nothing to do with sadness or any sort of gloomy weather emanating from this great city. The color was connected to the Chicago Cubs.
Wrigley, millions: Cubs celebration epic
Chicagoans packed the streets and rooftops around Wrigley Field and all the way to downtown, there to witness a sight 108 years in the making: the Cubs, World Series champions.


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MLB • David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays and knuckleballer R.A. Dickey of the New York Mets won baseball's Cy Young awards on Wednesday.
Price barely beat out 2011 winner Justin Verlander for the American League prize in one of the closest votes ever. Dickey was an easy choice for the NL honor in balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
The 38-year-old Dickey became the first knuckleball pitcher to win the Cy Young Award.
Runner-up two years ago in the Cy Young race, Price was the pick this time for the AL's top pitching prize. He received 14 of 28 first-place votes to edge Verlander, chosen first on 13 ballots.
• Free agent outfielder Torii Hunter has agreed to a $26 million, two-year deal with Detroit, giving the Tigers a capable corner outfielder.
FC Dallas CEO accused of abuse
Soccer • The CEO of Dallas' professional soccer team is taking an indefinite leave after being accused of beating and choking his wife at a hotel in New York City, the team said Wednesday.
Douglas Quinn, president of FC Dallas, asked to take the leave to "attend to personal matters," according to a team statement.
New York police allege that Quinn assaulted his wife, Elizabeth Quinn, after an argument in their Manhattan hotel room on Saturday. A criminal complaint said he repeatedly punched her in the face, put a pillow over her head and applied pressure so she couldn't breathe.
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Kirby's Dream Land 3
Review by redmario217
"Super Star looks great. Kirby's Dream Land 3 is even better but one of my favorite."
In 1997, Nintendo released the last Kirby game on the SNES, Kirby's Dream Land 3. It was a sequel to Kirby's Dream Land 2 on the Game Boy. Though it was the last Nintendo game on the SNES era, this game was surprisingly excellent and better than Kirby Super Star.
Story: 9/10
Dream Land is in peace. Kirby is enjoying fishing with his friend, Gooey. Until one day, a dark comet streaks across the sky and lands on the planet, Pop Star. The comet is a black circle with a red eye and it begins to create tentacles that extend across the sky. Dream Land is now in danger, unless Kirby, Gooey, and his animal friends set on another adventure to save the planet once and for all. Despite no twist in the game, the story is quite amazing from the beginning. Kirby and Gooey are usually nice and friendly, even they having fun throughout the adventure.
Features: 9/10
For the features of this game, there are five levels to explore: Grassland, Ripple Field, Sand Canyon, Cloudy Park, and Iceberg. Each level contains six regular levels and a boss battle. In regular level, there are many enemies to look out for. Kirby on the other hand has the ability to suck enemy (or two); he can copy the enemy ability from them. There are eight copy abilities: Fire, Electricity, Ice, Spike, Cutter, Clean, Parasol, and Stone. With three animal friends return from Dream Land 2 (Rick, Kine, and Coo), three new friends join them (Chuchu, Pitch, and Nago). Each friends have different and unique abilities (ex. Rick + Fire = Fire Breathing Hamster, Chuchu + Stone = Swinging Rock, etc.). Like Super Star, there is a two-player co-op that features you and the second player, Gooey. Gooey has the same ability as Kirby, but he lacks of the ability to suck. He only grabs the enemy with his tongue. With six friends total, there are 56 copy abilities total. Throughout the level, Heart Star is the most part of the game. Collecting six Heart Stars and total 30 of them with 100% will get the final level as the true final boss. There some options include Boss Battles, Mini-Games, and watching cut-scenes. These features are above par; the abilities are, again, unique and brilliant, and the mini-games are just fun but only a single-player experience.
Gameplay: 9/10
Different from Super Star, the gameplay is awesome. Kirby can still fly for unlimited amount of time. He can also run and jump throughout the level. On the second player, it still excellent as a good addition like Super Star did. The controls are very smooth and steady.
Graphics: 9/10
The graphics for this game are well drawn. The colors and backgrounds are very cute to look at. The levels are vaguely long as Kirby 64 but it still unique.
Sounds/Music: 9/10
The sounds and music are definitely keep you mind in the Kirby series. The sound effects are still great and not that bad. The music in this game is magnificent from Grassland to Sand Canyon. The only song that you remember from Kirby Super Star is Gourmet Race Theme; you will find it in level 3-2 and 4-4.
Replay: 10/10
This game takes you around 3-4 hours to complete. However, you can revisits the levels that already clear and searching for the Heart Star that you miss. Mini-games and boss battles are yours to enjoy; both of them are fun and challenging.
Overall: Kirby's Dream Land 3 is a fun action-adventure game. With unique features, awesome gameplay, well drawn graphics, and magnificent music, I'll recommend a buy, either from the store or on-line. Either way, it is my second favorite SNES game of all time.
Reviewer's Rating: 4.5 - Outstanding
Originally Posted: 11/30/09
Game Release: Kirby's Dream Land 3 (US, 11/27/97)
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Key and Semi-Key Dates
While many facets determine the value of a coin, within the Lincoln Wheat Cent series, there are several coins which are relatively rare. These coins, termed "key" date coins, are usually rare simply because their mintage numbers were low compared to other dates and mint marks. There are other wheat cents which are semi-rare, and still relatively difficult to locate. These coins are termed "semi-key" date coins.
The following wheat cents are considered Key-Dates:
Other wheat cents that some consider key dates: 1922 No D (or plain) and the 1955/1955 Double-Die Obverse.
The following wheat cents are considered semi-key dates: 1909-S, 1910-S, 1911-S, 1912-S, 1913-S, 1914-S, 1915-S, 1924-D, and 1926-S.
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Conflict of Interest (COI) Criteria Guidance Table Working Definitions
Linked to the elements of the FDA Form 3410, the COI criteria guidance table merges the waiver criteria document and the interim section 502 guidance.
Working Definitions under Involvement Level:
NOTE: For convenience, the guidance table uses the categories of low, medium and high involvement to reflect the monetary levels involved. However, as the table demonstrates, the overall level of a conflict of interest is determined by more than one factor.
General Matters
Particular matter of general applicability means a particular matter that is focused on the interests of a discrete and identifiable class of persons, but does not involve specific parties. For example, a guidance document that affects an entire class of products and all similarly situated manufacturers is a matter of general applicability. In addition, the use of a potential product solely as a model or example for general discussion, the results of which will apply to a class of products may be a matter of general applicability.
Party Matters
Particular matter involving specific parties focuses on a specific product application or other matter affecting a specific manufacturer and its competing products/manufacturers (e.g., NDA, PMA, PLA/BLA, efficacy supplement for new indication). It focuses uniquely and distinctly on a given product/manufacturer.
Working Definitions under Expected Action:
Cover memo
The SGE's reported interests, including those that do not require a waiver, a written 502 or an exclusion, are explained to the Ethics Staff in a memorandum.
Decision (W)
This notation appears when it is most likely that a waiver will be granted. However, in all cases, each proposed waiver will be evaluated and judged on its own merits in light of all relevant factors during the review process, and it is understood that an approval is never automatic.
Decision (WC)
This notation appears when the extent of the interest must be examined and balanced against the need for the SGE's expertise. The decision to waive is not automatic and requires careful review. Before seeking a waiver in this involvement category, the Center may wish to consult with the Ethics Staff. When reviewing a waiver in this risk category, the Ethics Staff may consult with Center Officials, HHS General Counsel Ethics Division and the Office of the Senior Associate Commissioner to recommend the best course of action.
Decision (AC)
This notation appears for matters that may fall under the criteria for written 502s. In these cases, the Center will consult with the Ethics Staff to discuss the nature of the interest and determine whether it is necessary to prepare a written 502 (e.g., past financial interest is negligible, occurred over a year ago, but raises appearance concerns).
Decision (AE)
This notation appears when the SGE's interest will warrant a written 502 authorization or exclusion. The decision may require managerial prerogative. The Ethics Staff may consult with Center officials, HHS General Counsel Ethics Division and the Office of Senior Associate Commissioner to recommend the best course of action.
This notation appears when the SGE's reported financial interest and the conflict outweigh the need for the individual's services. However, the decision to exclude is always reviewed in context with the issues before the committee.
Definition of Institution Addressed in Section "I" of the Table
Institution means a nonprofit research center affiliated with academia. Research is defined as basic and applied research. The institution may also coordinate studies (clinical trials) at other research facilities. Institutional funding may be derived from government sources, private donations, industry donations, contracts and grants.
Net Worth
Net worth is defined as the value of an individual's total assets minus the value of the individual's debts (financial liabilities).
Related Issue
"Related" issue is defined as a matter surrounding a product(s) that competes or may potentially compete in the marketplace with the proposed product of interest.
Investigator means an individual who actually conducts a clinical investigation (i.e., under whose immediate direction the drug is administered or dispensed to a subject). In the event an investigation is conducted by a team of individuals, the investigator is the responsible leader of the team. "Sub-investigator" includes any other individual member of that team.1
Expected Action
Expected action is defined as the outcome that is anticipated in the majority of cases. It follows the course of action that weighs the Agency's need for expert advice against any appearance or actual conflict of interest.
Note on 502 Delegation of Authority
When an appearance or impartiality concern is present, the SGE should not participate in the matter unless he has informed the agency designee of the appearance problem and received authorization from the agency designee. The COI Criteria Guidance Table identifies appearance and impartiality concerns related to various topics, e.g., contracts and grants provided by a sponsor that are unrelated to the product at issue, and provides resolution direction.
If the appearance issue is of a certain magnitude, a written authorization signed by the agency designee is required for the SGE to participate. For issues that fall below the threshold for a written authorization, Robert J. Byrd, Deputy Ethics Counselor, delegated authority (memo dated April 6, 1996) to the Ethics Staff located in the Division of Management Programs, Office of Human Resources and Management Services.
If the reviewing officials in the Ethics Staff concur with the Center's request for the SGE to participate, an authorization is noted on the cover memorandum. If the reviewing official questions the participation or believes based on the facts of the case that a written determination signed by the agency designee is warranted, the Center will be contacted and a dialogue will take place seeking appropriate resolution.
121 CFR Section 312.3(b)
Office of the Commissioner
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Would you bail on the auto makers?
December 17, 2008
THE TALK... | Management
So I'll admit I'm probably not the best person from which you should solicit an opinion regarding the Big Three auto makers and the current bailout banter. The Ford I've owned for one year dropped a transmission last week so I'm a little bitter at the moment. We'll save that story for another Talk...
After Senate Republicans said "no thanks" to the bailout proposal in front of them last week, the U.S. auto manufacturers' fate rests in the President's hands. Reports about a timeline for such an announcement are vague but President George W. Bush was quoted on Monday as saying, "This will not be a long process because of the economic fragility of the autos."
What would you do? I want you to vote in the poll question but I also want you to tell me WHY you voted the way you did. Bring it on--I've got my office properly armored. Should the President throw the auto industry a line with this bailout? What conditions are crucial to making it work?
I'll share some of my thoughts next week... after I find out how much it's going to cost to fix my Ford.


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Images taken during Steamtown's excursion seasons
The amount of smoke a steam locomotive produces depends on how hard the engine is working, the skill of the fireman and engineer, and the quality of the coal. A clean stack (little or no smoke) means the steam locomotive is running efficiently.Download 1.6 MB
The line from Scranton to Moscow is built with a 1.8% grade. This may not sound steep, but to a train it is a tough grade. The steam engines need a lot of power to get the train started up this hill, which begins in the Steamtown Yard, where this photo was taken.Download 1.4 MB
New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railway (Nickel Plate Road) 514 was built in 1958. It is used as a back up engine if the steam locomotives are down for routine maintenance and inspections, or unplanned repairs.Download 3.6 MB
Steamtown NHS' Canadian National #3254 steam locomotive passes beneath a former signal bridge, leading an excursion to the famed Tunkhannock Viaduct at Nicholson, PA.Download 2.1 MB
Canadian National #3254 with a special rail passenger excursion from Steamtown NHS, Scranton, billowing heavy smoke, is shown exiting the CPR Factoryville Tunnel near Nicholson, PA.Download 1.0 MB
Canadian National #3254 steam locomotive pauses atop the Canadian Pacific Railway's famous Tunkhannock Viaduct at Nicholson, PA with a special passenger excursion from Steamtown NHS.Download 1.1 MB
Historic Alco RS3's power the Steamtown NHS "Whistle Stop" passenger excursion to Cresco, PA during Railfest 2008.Download 547 KB
Canadian Pacific #2317 pulls a passenger train under the former Erie Railroad bridge in Dunmore, PA.Download 999 KB
Steamtown NHS Canadian National #3254 steam locomotive pictured in a "photo runby" near Cresco, PA during a Lackawanna Railfest 2007 passenger excursion.Download 6.3 MB
Steamtown NHS Canadian National #3254 steam locomotive pictured in a "photo runby" at the PA Route 191 overpass near Cresco, PA during a Lackawanna Railfest 2007 passenger excursion.Download 5.8 MB
Canadian National #3254 steam locomotive, with a group of railfans, pulls to a stop at East Stroudsburg, PA during a Lackawanna Railfest 2007 passenger excursion.Download 4.9 MB
Canadian National 3254, built in 1917, blasts under on of the DL&W's historic signal bridges. These signals allowed trains to follow each other very closely using green (full speed), yellow (be prepared to stop) and red (stop) signals.Download 1.8 MB
Canadian Pacific 2317 pulls a passenger train through the late fall foliage in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania on this excursion to East Stroudsburg in late October, 2004.Download 1.3 MB
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I need to make a decision, and quickly, about what school I should go to. MCAD (minneapolis college of art and design) is the most college-ish of them all, and would definitely be the most fun. I thrive in competition with peers. Competition and women are my motivating factors, and in that regard I know that MCAD will be better.
But I'm really concerned about which ones will hone my skills most properly. I do classical oil paintings, and I'm not sure how good MCAD will be for that. Ateliers (Bougie studio or http://www.theatelier.org/) I understand are far more intense and focused on important issues, and there are some good ones in Minnesota. However, there will be no college atmosphere that I want so badly.
I also want some educational freedom. Ateliers seem very restrictive, and won't allow any difference from the course procedures. I learn well by myself, and don't need people to tell me how to paint.
Basically, I want to paint like the old masters. Not necessarily 100% realism, though (at Ateliers they cram bright realism down your throat, at MCAD they cram modern art down your throat. Wish there was a school with a policy of artistic freedom ;/). I want to be able to take TONS of figure drawing classes in particular. As long as I'm ABLE to paint/draw how what I want, how I want, when I want, I will be good to go.
So yea, anybody with any knowledge on the subject have any advice for me? I'd appreciate it a ton.


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Out today from the Vatican is news of a seminar being held November 2nd and 3rd, jointly organized by the Pontifical Academies of Sciences and of the Social Sciences and the World Federation of Catholic Medical Associations (F.I.A.M.C.). Titled "Trafficking in human beings: modern slavery. Destitute peoples and the message of Jesus Christ" will take on a [Read More…]
Do I Contribute to Modern Slavery? Vatican Seminar to Address Critical Issues
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5 Things You Should Know About Lucas Pittaway, The New Breakout Star Of "The Snowtown Murders"
The first thing you'll notice about 19-year-0ld Lucas Pittaway is his striking resemblance to fellow Aussie Heath Ledger. But aside from his Ledger-esque curly locks and good looks, Pittaway's got intense acting skills. They can be seen in the new indie film "The Snowtown Murders" (out in the U.S. on March 2), based on the true story of one of Australia's most notorious serial killers, John Bunting. Bunting, along with several accomplices, murdered 11 people in the '90s and buried many of them in storage containers. Pittaway plays Jamie Vlassakis, one of Bunting's unwilling accomplices and the heart of the film. "The Snowtown Murders" isn't easy to watch — and some of it is graphically horrific — but it's a haunting portrayal of a killer going unnoticed amid the malaise of suburban life. And we think Lucas Pittaway — who by the way, cries very beautifully in this movie — is destined for great things. After the jump, five things you should know about Pittaway.
1. Lucas was discovered at his local mall. Pittaway grew up in the same town where the Snowtown murders took place. "I go to the mall every couple of days or so – it's pretty much the closest shopping center to where the incident happened," he explained to Wonderland magazine. "My brother was approached by a woman who said she was interviewing people in the area about what it's like to live there. I was then interviewed by her in front of a camera and introduced to the director, who asked me whether I wanted to audition for a film they were making. I wasn't told the title of the movie beforehand, and wasn't offered a script or told to read any lines: I just had to stand in front of a camera and talk. They wanted to see to see how natural I could be in front of it, I think."
2. He's a middle child. Just like his on-screen character, he comes from a big family. He's got four older brothers, one younger brother and one younger sister.
3. He gets compared to Ledger all the time. Pittaway says he sees the resemblance, "but only the bottom half. Pretty much just my smile, but it's a pretty good thing to be compared to him." Yeah, we'd say so.
4. He also made a fashion film with Vogue photographer Max Doyle. It's called ARC. "I got to wear Prada creepers, three-quarter length pants, vintage retro 80s jackets and things like that. I learnt how to shoot a bow and arrow as well, which was so much fun."
5. He flunked out of drama school. Before getting the role in "Snowtown," Pittaway failed drama school. He was working as a bricklayer and was considering joining the Army. Looks like it's a good thing he didn't.


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Nevada voter Elvira Diaz has worked so fiercely to register Latino voters in her hometown of Reno that the White House has honored her efforts as a "Champion of Change." More recently, Diaz made headlines after she called out a local group that was registering voters and telling them they could only register Republicans, an act that is illegal. After she spoke up, Diaz was approached by Alex Bacchus, the now infamous Republican operative who previously worked for Republican congressman Mark Amodei. Bacchus allegedly shoved her, cocked his fingers as if holding a gun, aimed it at Elvira and pretended to shoot her.
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If the body is covered with dirt, Water can wash it away.If the clothes are soiled and polluted, Soap and water can wash them clean. Even if mind is filled with evil,Love for His name can dye you in His hue.Saint or sinner are no empty words;All our actions have been recorded.Man sows and he himself reaps the harvest.Nanak says, By divine order are some saved and others reborn.
By visiting holy places, austerities, compassion, and good deeds,You may gain respect from others;But he who listens to God and meditates on His name, His heart is filled with love and he is deeply cleansed.All virtues are Yours, O Lord. Nothing is in me.Without virtuous actions, no true devotion exists.Yours is the only true word. You are the sound.You are Brahma. Your power is magnificent and self-directing.What was that time, what date, what season,What month when You assumed form and creation began?The pundits knew it not,Or they would have written it in the holy books;Neither did the kazis know,Or they would have put it in the Koran;Nor did the yogis know the day, the time,The season and month when it happened.The creator who creates all creation,He alone knows.How should one praise Him and express His greatness?How can one know Him?He is supreme. His name is great.Everything happens as He ordains.Whoever credits himself as worthy,Gains no honor before Him.
Religion is an internal bath. When we travel from place to place our clothes become dirty and collect dust. This is easily removed by washing. But as we travel through time, dust gathers on the mind, which is not as easy to remove as the dust in the clothes. Because the body is external the water required to cleanse it is available outside; since the mind and its dust are within we have to acquire some cleaner within.
Every moment the dust keeps gathering within, even if you do nothing but sit. A man may indulge in no activity, yet his body requires a bath each day. The mind is never inactive, but always doing something or other; a tranquil mind is rare. So dust is gathering on your mind every moment, which, no matter how many times you bathe during the day, cannot be cleansed by the outside water.
This sutra relates to water within. It is priceless. If you understand it well enough to recognize the lake within, you will have acquired a key to transform you life. Whatever keys you hold now, none is effective. Had even one worked, there would be no further need to understand Nanak. Though you have many keys, your ego will not allow you to admit that they are useless.
Mulla Nasruddin was a servant in a rich man's house. One day he told his master, "I wish to retire. I can serve you no longer. After all there's a limit to one's endurance. You have no faith in me, and I cannot bear it any longer."
"How can you say, Nasruddin," the master asked, "that I do not trust you? Aren't the keys of my safe always lying on the table?"
"Yes," said the Mulla, "But none of the keys fits the safe."


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Look no further, your search for the perfect DC vacation home is now complete! After a 1-year top-to-bottom renovation completed in July 2014, the Seward Square Rowhouse offers everything on your list of must-haves: historic charm, modern comfort & amenities, and most of all an extremely convenient location. Only 3 blocks from the US Capitol and the east side of the National Mall, Seward Square provides the ideal launching pad to see Washington DC!
One of four units in the Seward Square Rowhouse, Unit 1 is located on the first level and comfortably sleeps 6 adults with 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. Professionally furnished by interior designers, the unit features a fully equipped kitchen with custom cabinets, carrera marble countertops and top of the line KitchenAid stainless steel appliances, and spa-like bathrooms that showcase glass showers and custom tile work. A washer & dryer and 60' LED HDTV with cable and high-speed wireless internet complete the interior living space, while a covered deck off the master suite provides a much coveted outdoor living space and more room for entertaining.
Located in the center of historic Capitol Hill, the Seward Square Rowhouse is within walking distance of everything you need and want to see. Nestled within a cozy neighborhood and yet only 3 blocks from the Capitol, 2 blocks from Eastern Market and metro, and 1 block from a multitude of restaurants, bars, coffee-houses and shopping along Pennsylvania Avenue, everything DC has to offer will be at your doorstep!
PARKING: On-street parking requires a zoned parking permit, which is provided free of charge for guests to park one vehicle during their stay. Parking for additional vehicles is available less than 2 blocks away at a 24-hour access surface lot for $15 per day.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to look at my listing! I am a career military officer originally from Austin, Texas finishing my last few years of military service in the DC area. I hope you enjoy your time visiting our nation's capital, and if there is anything I can do to assist, please let me know!
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Historic Capitol Hill is truly a downtown suburb that offers all the excitement of the city yet retains a safe and small neighborhood feel. The residents here are a tight-knit group comprised mostly of families who possess a strong sense of community. Nestled within the long rows of neighborhood homes you will find pockets of excitement ranging from a multitude of eating establishments to DC's only remaining original public produce market, known as Eastern Market. And of course it's extremely close proximity to the Capitol and various Smithsonian museums puts you literally at the doorstep of our nation's history. It is an absolutely wonderful location for both residents and visitors alike!
No expense was spared in the complete refurbishment of this house. You will be staying in a historic home complete with modern amenities--1880's on the outside and 2010's on the inside! Location-wise everything you need (restaurants, groceries, shopping, Metro) and everything you want to see (Capitol, Library of Congress, National Mall, Eastern Market, Barracks Row, Smithsonian museums) are just a few blocks away and within easy walking distance. Live amongst the locals and truly feel at home during your visit!
This place is awesome! Very close to great restaurants, about a 4 block walk to Capitol and a 2 block walk to the Metro. Would stay there again!
We are a family of 5 from Texas. We loved staying at this rental. It was close to restaurants, Starbucks and walking distance to the Capitol. It is also on Metro blue line. Don't waste your money renting a car- if you coming from Reagan Airport. Use Uber or Metro. Thanks for a great stay at your rental. We loved the decor...nice and modern
Very nice place, everything was finished with detail and worked as it should. Communication was clear and accurate. This was our first trip to DC (family of 4) and couldn't have been happier with the location of this place, restaurants, grocery, and sights all within close walking distance. Parking could be a challenge at times but we always found a spot. I would definitely recommend this property to someone visiting the area.
Location, location, location! And you could not ask for a better location than Capitol Hill for playing DC tourist. Four of us spent a week in the lovely condo which put us just a few minutes' walk from many of the spots we wanted to visit – not to mention markets and restaurants. The near-by Metro took us to most of the remainder of our points of interest (the Udvar-Hazy Air & Space Museum being the only thing beyond a short stroll from a Metro station).
The condo is tastefully decorated and equipped with decent appliances – it is so nice to find a short-term rental with a QUIET dishwasher. The showers in both baths had plenty of water pressure and shower heads mounted high enough to accommodate persons over 6 feet in height. Our one snafu on check-in was very quickly addressed by the owner. Do not know when my next Washington trip will be, but I do know where I want to stay when that happens.
Everything was clean and new looking. Great living area for relaxation at the end of the day. We would definitely stay there again
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Tide of immigrants could one day overwhelm us
...An increase of 135 million people by 2050 is equivalent to the entire populations of Mexico and Canada moving here. Assuming the same ratio of population to infrastructure that exists today, the United States would need to build and pay for 36,000 schools. We would need to develop enough land to accommodate 52 million new housing units, along with places for the people who lived in them to shop and work. We would also have to construct enough roads to handle 106 million more vehicles.
Of course, our country can "fit" more people. But such a dramatic increase would affect many issues about which Americans are concerned, including the environment, traffic, congestion, sprawl and the loss of open spaces. Technology and planning could help manage this situation, but there is no way they could offset all of the impact of 135 million more people. This massive increase also would have implications for the size and scope of government; more densely settled societies almost always are more heavily regulated societies. [Not to mention the erasure of the American culture.]
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My husband, who is not a formally religious person and was not brought up to be so, said to our two-year-old cat a week ago: "your little brother is in cat heaven," because he couldn't think of how else to tell the cat that the littlest one, only a year old, had been eaten by a coyote, as he and the other two cats heard and saw the single skirmish of the attack. Cat heaven is a metaphor in the world of mythos. We have a statue of Bastet, the Egyptiona Cat Goddess. Mythos has a long history with humans. We need it, in moments when our logos (science and logic) can't answer all our questions or serve all our needs.
If these are the myths we tell our children, and even our cats or dogs, to make them feel better, what makes us think that we don't need that same mythical faith that there is some meaning to our lives?
We can believe in the spiritual that is not part of our scientific world, while at the same time believing in the logic of scientific reasoning as it pertains to the reality that we are capable of measuring and ascertaining. That doesn't mean that the mythos or spirituality we embrace doesn't bring us comfort when we experience the tragedies of daily living. We have toys and stories of Noah's ark, cherished paintings of Adam and Eve, and those are our comfort. Logos doesn't require that you give them up. But logos does require that if you want to build a bridge you'd better darned well pay attention to load and stress, and not rely on Adam and Eve for those data.
I can't help believing that all this nonsense over whether to believe creation as the Bible or some other holy book tells it or to rely on the science of evolution until a better theory replaces some of our knowledge in that area, is just a means of keeping the folks at each other's throats so they won't notice the subordination of a large portion of the subordinated workers, in this country, and all over the world. jeanne


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It was on the news stand at my local B&N, hopefully should be at yours too
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- U.S. stock futures were pointing to a higher open on Wall Street Friday following a rebound in Asian equities. European shares were higher. Asian stocks ended with gains Friday, rebounding from the previous session when shares in the region declined on weaker export data from Japan and signs of contraction in the Chinese manufacturing sector. Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 0.2% to 9,110.0; China's benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.1%.
The economic calendar in the U.S. on Friday is empty.
U.S. stocks on Thursday closed mixed after a raft of data from both the United States and abroad put a damper on investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial closed up 19 points, or 0.14%, to end at 13,597.
Apple's ( AAPL) iPhone 5 went on sale across the globe Friday amid strong demand for the new device. The smartphone goes on sale in the U.S. and Canada later Friday following the launch in Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Britain, France and Germany. It will go on sale in 22 more countries next week. Apple announced on Monday it had received 2 million pre-orders in the first 24 hours of the iPhone 5's availability. Shares of the tech giant hit a new high of $703.99 earlier this week.
Oracle ( ORCL), the software giant, reported an in-line profit Thursday for its fiscal first quarter but fell short on revenue by a wide margin. Oracle generated non-GAAP earnings of $2.6 billion, or 53 cents a share, for the three months ended in August on revenue of $8.18 billion. Analysts were expecting a profit of 53 cents a share on revenue of $8.42 billion.
McDonald's ( MCD) raised its quarterly dividend by 10% to 77 cents a share.
The Canadian Auto Workers union said late Thursday it reached a tentative deal with General Motors ( GM) on a new labor deal. The union reached a deal with Ford ( F) earlier this week, leaving Chrysler as the only Detroit automaker not to have reached an agreement with the union.
Google ( GOOG) said Friday it would close a music download service in China on Oct. 19.
The earnings docket on Friday includes Darden Restaurants ( DRI), KB Home ( KBH) and Park Electrochemical ( PKE).
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Good morning from The Oval. On this day 40 years ago, the Woodstock music festival came to a close after three nights (and maybe now we'll see an end to all those Woodstock retrospectives).
Today, President Obama's agenda is consumed by meetings with a Middle East ally, a former political rival, and a former president -- the last two named Clinton.
Ex-president Bill Clinton visits the White House about 4 p.m. to discuss his recent trip to North Korea. Earlier, at 1:30 p.m., Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton -- Obama's opponent in last year's Democratis primaries -- drops by the White House to discuss her recent mission to Africa and other issues.
The middle of the day is devoted to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and the Middle East peace process.
Other items of note:
The White House says it is not giving up on the "public option" for health insurance. The prospect of dropping it angered some liberals. And there is confusion surrounding an alternative plan, non-profit co-ops.
Obama made an aggressive case to the VFW for his expanding of the war in Afghanistan.
He also said the United States will follow through on plans to pull all troops from Iraq by the end of 2011 -- but will the Iraqis vote for an earlier pullout?
And what's with Obama protesters carrying guns to events?
The Oval will be here to update you on today's doings, Clinton-esque or otherwise. Stay tuned, and have a good one.
(Posted by David Jackson; photo by Saul Loeb, AFP/Getty Images)
David's journalism career spans three decades, including coverage of five presidential elections, the Oklahoma City bombing, the 2000 Florida presidential recount and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He has covered the White House for USA TODAY since 2005. His interests include history, politics, books, movies and college football -- not necessarily in that order. More about David
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NJ Senator Wants To Raise Cigarette Buying Age To 21 [POLL/AUDIO]
Former New Jersey Governor and current State Senator Dick Codey plans to introduce a bill that would raise the minimum age for buying cigarettes in the Garden State from 19 to 21.
As Governor, Codey was responsible for raising the age from 18 to 19 and for banning smoking in public buildings and dorm rooms.
"My bill raises the age that you can legally purchase cigarettes from 19 to 21," says Codey. "It actually includes all tobacco products whether cigarettes, cigars or chewing tobacco it goes from 19 to 21."
Retailers are worried that upping the minimum age will hurt their sales. That's an argument Codey has heard many times and it does nothing to deter him.
"I can understand they're concerned about loss of revenue," says Codey. "They're concerned about the loss of revenue. I'm concerned about the loss of life."
Another argument that is as old as the hills is now being repeated by smokers' rights advocates. They say that if someone only needs to be 18 to fight in the military, the government has no right to tell soldiers defending our country that they're not old enough to buy a pack of cigarettes. That doesn't sway Codey either.
"I reject that," says Codey. "You can fight in the army, but we can tell you that you can't drink until you're 21. Now we'll tell you that you can't smoke before you're 21."
In an atypical move designed to show solidarity with lawmakers across the Hudson River, Codey and New Jersey Assemblyman Ruben Ramos unveiled their proposal at New York's City Hall.
Are the Restrictions Unfair?
Many smokers' rights advocates believe the restrictions are unfair and patronizing to an age group considered old enough to make such adult decisions as voting and serving in the military. Some retailers suggest that younger smokers may just turn to black-market merchants or to nearby areas with lower age limits.


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I am far from it. Through no fault of my own, I've gained 17 pounds since December 15. Can I help it Christmas and New Year's generate almost 2 weeks worth of cake? And what is one to do during Chinese New Year in Taiwan? Well....apparently..eat...a lot. Toss an injury into the mix, and VOILA....poundage.
I gave up the fight with my calf last week, and I DNS'd the Marathon that would have made me a Maniac this past Sunday. When it came down to it, I just didn't want to limp anymore. That decision was a relief. I read about Maniacs with envy, but I'm not sure I've got that stuff.
So...moving right along...
About a month ago, I signed up for a 10K. The race date is April 26th. I'd planned to use my marathon base to power through some intense speedwork and get really fast (for me) really quick. Well, my calf had other ideas. So....Change in plan.
I moved the 4/26 10K up in the schedule and aligned a 12 week plan to a May 17th 10K. My calf isn't ready for speed-work, but I signed up thinking I could manage 10K goal race on 10 weeks of real training. Oops, forgot to check out the course profile again. Sure enough, the course is an out-and back up a mountain. 600ft of climbing, 2 switchbacks leading into the turn. I am still running that race, but I can't really PR on a course like that....So....Change in plan
There are 10Ks on 6/7 and 6/8, and one of those will be my goal race, and I'll adjust my plan accordingly. 3 10Ks this spring! How awesome is that?
As you can see, I'm assuming my calf will recover. I'm going to be really bummed if it doesn't cooperate.
My current 10K PR is 47:32 is, an if my calf lets me, I'm going try and drop that down to 44:00 this spring. 44 really freaks me out. 35 seconds/mile faster.
I know one thing for sure, I'm not going sub 44 at 187 pounds, so I floated a weight-loss challenge through Loopville. Turns out there are quite a few people wanting to lose a pound or ten, so I'm going to create an Event/Challenge on March 1st.
The Challenge will be simple: 3 months, March, April, and May. Post a goal and then use the event site to track progress and hopefully get a lot of encouragement from others. My guru has indicated that 1 pound a week is a healthy target for weight loss. Don't tell her I'm shooting for 169. I honestly don't remember the last time I've been under 170.
If you don't know how to find Loopville, Dave Shultz holds the keys. Let me know if you want in on the Challenge, and I'll figure out a way to add you to the mix.
So.......Does anyone want to get down to racing weight before summer hits?


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JERUSALEM (Aug. 21)
Israelis were stunned today by the sudden invasion of Czechoslovakia by troops of the Soviet Union and other Warsaw Pact nations. So far no official stand by the Government has been announced, but Prime Minister Eshkol hurriedly returned to the capital from his seaside vacation for a briefing on the situation by Foreign Minister Abba Eban. Consultations on the new crisis in Central Europe went on all day and will continue tonight with a number of Cabinet ministers participating. A Foreign Ministry spokesman told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency that so far it had received no requests for visa extensions or political asylum from any of the Czech groups and individuals presently visiting Israel or studying here.
Several hundred Israeli students demonstrated this evening before the Rumanian legation, the only Eastern bloc country that maintains diplomatic relations with Israel. The protest was not against Rumania but, according to student spokesmen, a demonstration of solidarity against the Russian invasion. The students carried signs demanding "hands off Czechoslovakia" and "let the Czechs determine their own brand of Socialism." The more moderate of Israel's two Communist factions today denounced the Soviet takeover as an "imperialistic" move and a "cruel intervention in the affairs of a fellow Socialist state." They urged Communist parties all over the world to express their indignation over the Russian move. Mapam, Israel's left-wing labor party, expressed "shock" and "horror" over the invasion and also called it "imperialistic."
The only member of the Government to comment publicly was Israel Galili, Minister of Information, who told a meeting of information service employes that the invasion of Czechoslovakia could have repercussions in the Middle East and might encourage steps by Israel's hostile neighbors. Czech citizens presently in Israel include a radio team and students. The latter will meet tomorrow at Kibbutz Shomrat, near Acre, to discuss their position and decide what to do, One student told JTA that he would not return to Czechoslovakia until he was sure there would be no mass arrests or purges.


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Whitney Houston's Birthday: 49 Magical Moments From the Legendary Singer's Life and Career (PHOTOS)
And then, she began to sing.
"There was Lena Horne. There is Dionne Warwick," Davis told Griffin. " But if the mantle is to pass to somebody … who's elegant, who's sensuous, who's innocent, who's got an incredible range of talent, but guts and soul at the same time, it will be Whitney Houston."
The rest, as they say, is history.
Whitney Elizabeth Houston – who would have turned 49 years of age on August 9 – took the mantle of which Davis spoke, and ran with it. Over the course of her spectacular career, she became one of the most successful recording artists in history, creating countless hits, winning a record-setting number of awards and performing to sellout crowds.
But the applause ended abruptly. As legends often do, Houston left too soon: she died – from accidental drowning, heart disease and cocaine use – on February 11, 2012. In a moment that was both heartwarming and heartwrenching, her biggest hit, "I Will Always Love You," played at the end of her star-studded funeral.
click here) ranges from her birth in a middle-class Newark, New Jersey, neighborhood to the very highest peaks of her career, to the sad day that the world – including the heartbroken generation of '80s kids who watched her dance in neon colors in the "How Will I Know" video, who sang "The Greatest Love of All" at their high school graduations, who still sit down to watch "The Bodyguard" every time it's shown on network TV – felt that they had lost a friend.
Happy birthday, Whitney. And wherever you are, rest assured: We will always love you.
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The Journey of Christopher Columbus
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Columbus After 1493
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