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High walkability of the living environment provides opportunities for physical activity in old age.
Physical Activity, Sedentary Time, and Bone Strength From Childhood to Early Adulthood
Canadian researchers found that teenagers who are less active have weaker bones.
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Lower levels of physical activity and higher levels of sedentary time and particularly their combination were related to poorer reading skills in boys.
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Tasks / The Arcane Ensconced
Install a secret message.
1 to 100 players
15 points
Level 1
Created by Blue
45 completed :: 118 in progress
Interested in collaborating on this: (no one yet!)
Task 9
If I may be so bold, I've always considered cryptographers to be some of the cleverest, most creative people around.
Simply running a brief string of text through some online cipher script and posting the output as proof is not particularly clever nor creative, and neither is it "installing a secret message", in my opinion
This task is brilliant! Have fun with it -- don't cheat yourself and post something half-hearted just for 15 points.
/end rant
I've retroactively done this task. I have put a secret message on this here SFØ website.
It's out there, it's public, and it's very secret.
Go try to find it.
It's not on my player page, any of my completed tasks or any of my comments.
The message is an invitation, a challenge, an opportunity.
As have I. But mine was totally on your player page.
Post your completion to your already done praxis.
Task soon to be done!
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WARNING: Long emotional life story praxis coming through. The story needs to be read to understand the difficulty of what i did and why i did it the way i did. It will be hard to understand seeing as i won't use names and the dynamics are fairly comp...
I fear for the well being of a friend of mine. Dear Friend, She has made some brash decisions. It seems clear to me that you should get out of there. She has wound up in a situation which I fear for her safety. Do you agree? Do you need my hel...
I recognized SF0 player i am one year old on the elevator in the architecture building one day, but simply saying, "Hey, sfzero player who climbed doe library, I recognize you from the internet," seemed terribly dull, and I wasn't completely sure it ...
My very first task! And I had great fun with it. Secret messages are often right where everyone can see them. They are just not recognised as such. With that in mind I immediately thought of a debate I want to start amongst my colleagues (educati...
There are secrets all around us, but the question is, "Do you know where to look?"
Upon reading this, i immediately thought of an ideal secret message deposit and retrieval area. A wonderland of secret happenings, where the message finder was very likely to be alone & have a moment to read. First, I did some reconnaissance, so ...
Well, I got to work today thinking, "Hmmm, what should I task today?" Open up the old SF0 site and think "YES!!!!!" Such a nice task, and easily doable. 1 hour later my code was safely installed on the message-board at the local M...
In which I ensconce some arcanity underneath the keyboard tray of one of my bosses' desks at the library. Story in pictures.
Recently I went back to my high school to work on the mural i had started with a few of my friends my senior year (I am now a senior in college - yes, i've been working on it for a while -_-). We were originally five strong, but have since dwindled ...
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Chris Martin sat down for an interview with BBC Radio 1 while out promoting Coldplay's new album Ghost Stories .
He didn't mention "conscious uncoupling" or "Gwyneth" or "cold-pressed kale makes me sad" but did say, "About two years ago I was a mess really because I can't enjoy the thing that we are good at and I can't enjoy the great things around me because I'm burdened by this. I've got to not blame anyone else and make some changes. 'I wouldn't use the word breakdown, this was more a realisation about trying to grow up basically.
According to The Daily Mail , the Coldplay frontman "appeared to be shouldering the blame for how the couple's trouble began."
Chris said, "Up to a certain point in my life I wasn't completely vulnerable and it caused some problems" and "If you don't let love really in then you can't really give it back." He also revealed: "I wouldn't use the word breakdown, this was more a realisation about trying to grow up basically. If you can't open yourself up, you can't appreciate the wonder inside. So you can be with someone very wonderful, but because of your own issues you cannot let that be celebrated in the right way. What changed for me was - I don't want to go through life being scared of it, being scared of love, being scared of rejection, being scared of failure."
It appears his troubles have informed the new album: "I think in life everyone needs to be broken in some way. I think everyone in their life goes through challenges, whether it's love or money, kids or illness. You have to really not run away from that stuff. Life throws these colorful challenges at you ... what we decided to do on Ghost Stories was to really be honest about it and say, this is what's been happening."
(To sum up: "I was really sad because I wasn't allowed to have McDonald's.")
Here is the pretty video for Coldplay's new song, "Magic." Coldplay is the musical guest on SNL this weekend.


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Tarentum attorney David Strellec fought for the 'little guy'
Most lawyer referral websites list Tarentum attorney David Strellec's specialties as real estate and personal injury.
But those who knew and love him will say those websites paint an incomplete picture. They'll say that Strellec's specialty was always humanity.
Strellec, Tarentum Borough's solicitor, died on Tuesday in his East 10th Avenue home. He was 68 years old.
His humanity is what prompted his oldest daughter, Christina Strellec-Simpson, 32, to use the quintessential small-town lawyer in "To Kill A Mockingbird" as a nickname for her dad.
"I always called him Atticus Finch because everybody always pulled at his heart strings, and he would always help people," Strellec-Simpson said. "He did so much work for free."
Describing her husband, Pamela Strellec said, "He was the most compassionate supporter and strongest disciple for the little guy. He would help everybody, no matter their ability to pay. He would say, 'I have to speak for the people who need a voice.'"
His youngest daughter, Susan, 22, who is working toward a master's degree, said her father provided her with inspiration and motivation.
"He always told me to focus on education and try to do what I love," she said. "He was really supportive of everything I did, and he encouraged me. He encouraged me to study abroad and to try new things."
One thing that was a constant for Strellec, according to his friends and family, was his sense of humor.
"He saw humor in every situation, and it was an offbeat type of humor," Susan Strellec said. "And he would laugh at his own jokes."
Her sister, Christina Strellec-Simpson said her father teased her as a kid because she was gullible.
"He told me he was on the Tarentum luge team and they used to go down Corbet Street, and they would have to watch for trains. And of course, I believed him," said Strellec-Simpson. "He still teased me to this day over that."
The law was actually Strellec's second profession. He taught English in the Burrell School District for 13 years before he earned his law degree from Duquesne University.
He continued to use his teaching skills in the courtroom, according to Pittsburgh attorney Michael Pribanic. They became close friends about 30 years ago while working as prosecutors in the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office.
"Everyone has their own trial technique and Dave's was "'OK, let me teach and inform them,' and that's how he would win them over," Pribanic said.
"He was an extremely fine lawyer," Pribanic said. "He knew the law, he worked hard for his clients because he cared about his clients. To find those attributes in a lawyer these days is rare."
Former attorney Joe Kristofik of Fawn also knew Strellec for 30 years. They shared an office for several years and collaborated on cases.
"As a lawyer he would come up with, not angles, but new approaches to problems," Kristofik said. "That is something you learn to admire as a lawyer — innovative lawyering."
Kristofik said Strellec was generous and, to top it off, "was a hell of a cook, too."
"When he made soup, he would make a cauldron, and he would take it to the church. He would take it to the poor," Pamela Strellec said. "I would say, 'David, we're feeding the whole town'; and he would say, 'I have to.' "
Tarentum Council President Tim Rapp met Strellec when he was elected to council. Strellec served as solicitor for the town where he grew up since the mid-1980s.
"When I came on to council, I had no idea of what I was getting into, and he was like a mentor to me," Rapp said.
"Dave became a really good friend of mine," he said. "A couple of years ago, I was having some personal problems, and that is when I became really close to him. He took me in like one of his family."
Rapp said he could stop in to see Strellec at any time with a legal question, and Strellec would never bill the borough.
"I'm going to miss him," an emotional Rapp said. "Tarentum Borough can never replace him,"
Pamela Strellec said her husband made it known from the start where their roots would be.
"He just loved it here," she said. "We were not living anywhere but Tarentum — that was made perfectly clear.
"That was the center of his life, this community."
The Valley News Dispatch occasionally publishes obituary stories on notable local residents. They are news items, and, as such, no charge is applied. The subjects of these stories are determined at the discretion of the editors.
Tom Yerace is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 724-226-4675 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Down the road from my house its an ideal loaction for me. I usually go up to knightsbridge or edgware road for a good lebanese restaurant but this is a must visit. The menu is tasty and they are very generous with portions. Very friendly staff and very quick to serve. will definately be going again! Prices are a steal! you can get full and be satisfied.
This is my nearest restaurant - and i'm so happy that it's at the end of my road. It's lovely food, the decor and furniture may no be the coolest - but the food is always freshly cooked, served hot, tasty and reasonably priced! it's BYO too which is a bonus. it's a great place to go for a meal with friends, or just the two of you. Portion sizes are huge, I normally share a main between two people. Service is friendly and polite. - take away is also good!


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Premier Robert Ghiz and the other premiers walk up to Province House Thursday for a teour. The premiers are meeeting in Charlottetown until Friday.
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Canada's premiers say they need more money from the federal government for infrastructure and to deal with the rising costs of caring for an aging population, and they plan to put a dollar figure on their demands.
P.E.I. Premier Robert Ghiz, who is chairing the Council of the Federation meetings in Charlottetown this week, said Thursday all premiers were unanimous in voicing concern over the need for more infrastructure and health care funding from Ottawa.
"Those are really the two areas where we have agreed as premiers that if we're going to look for increases in funding that we believe are an integral part of improving the lives of our citizens and all Canadians, those two areas are the ones that we've been unanimous on in terms of moving forward."
He pointed to a new report from the Conference Board of Canada that projects the country's aging population will increase budget demands on the provinces while federal surpluses soar.
The report, entitled A Difficult Road Ahead: Canada's Economic and Fiscal Prospects, was commissioned last year by the premiers.
It says Canada's aging population will result in weaker economic growth and less revenue for governments to fund programs and services.
The rise in the number of seniors is also expected to increase demand for health care, which will create additional costs. This will make it difficult for provinces to balance their books in the long term, the report states.
Meanwhile, the Conference Board of Canada projects the federal government will improve its financial outlook, with an estimated $109 billion surplus by the year 2034-35.
The premiers said Thursday they believe this report lends credence to their concerns over the need for greater health transfers to the provinces.
But they will not rely only on this report.
A new task force will be struck to examine the impacts an aging population will have on the social and economic future of all provinces. It will launch a national conversation that will include key stakeholder groups.
This working group will also work out details for a new aging innovation fund, which the premiers believe the federal government should contribute to in order to help the provinces deal with the financial impacts of the country's aging population.
But an official with federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose's office says the federal government is already providing the highest recorded health care transfer dollars in history.
"Since we formed government, healthcare transfers have increased by almost 50 per cent," Michael Bolkenius, spokesman for Ambrose's office wrote in an email to The Guardian.
"The fact is that health transfer dollars are the highest they have ever been in Canadian history, and will continue to grow by at least 3 per cent per year."
Ghiz said this is why the premiers commissioned the Conference Board of Canada report and why they will now come up with dollar figures to show just how much more they need to deal with their increasing health costs.
They will also do the same for infrastructure.
Kathleen Wynne, premier of Ontario, said the premiers all agreed on the need for more money from Ottawa for roads, bridges and buildings.
"There was consensus around the table that infrastructure and having reliable, predictable, resilient investment in infrastructure, is very important for the country and every province has got needs."
Although the premiers did not reach consensus on every issue, they did all agree there is a growing fiscal imbalance between the provinces and the federal government.
"I think it's deteriorating, and I think all the provinces are feeling that," Wynne told reporters.
"We're feeling it in different ways, and we believe there needs to be an improvement of that."


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Princeton, seeded ninth for the Section 7AAA boys basketball tourney, gave No. 1 seed Hermantown a strong battle into the second half before falling in the March 8 quarterfinals 80-61 in Hermantown.
The Tigers, led by slick passing & rebounding by senior center Matt Wendorff, was down by nine points in the first half before roaring back to tie it at 38-38 when Wendorff put back an O-board at the buzzer.
Hermantown reasserted its inside attack to take over the momentum in the second half. The Hawks next get No. 4 Cloquet in the March 13 semifinals at Duluth East. The Lumberjacks defeated Zimmerman 76-61 Friday night.
Quarterfinal results in the other bracket half: No. 2 Grand Rapids 74-68 in OT over No. 7 North Branch, and No. 3 Chisago Lakes 55-49 over No. 6 Duluth Denfeld.
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New Employee Technology Orientation - NETO (RH)
Fordham University | Technology Training
Monday, May 7, 2012 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (EDT)
Event Details
New Employee Technology Orientation (NETO)
New Employee Technology Orientation is designed to introduce new employees to the available technology services at the University. Its purpose is to provide information about Fordham IT resources, policies, procedures and technology training. The objective is to assist new Faculty and Staff with technology development. All new employees will receive a hands – on IT orientation.
New Employee IT Orientation will include an overview of the following:
- Logging into the Fordham University Portal - my.fordham.edu
- Claiming your AccessIT ID and Password
- Fordham Mail, Webmail and Mobile Mail
- Blackboard Information and Support
- MyFiles - File Storage
- Review of Access HR
- Review of the Telephone Directory Update Form
- Fordham University website
- Technology Training website
- Help Contacts and Resources (Faculty Technology Centers, Services A – Z, Quick Reference Site and IT Help Desk)
- Requesting access to Information Systems (Banner, Reporting, PowerFAIDS, ECM)
Course Prerequisites
- This course is for new Fordham University employees.
- Advance registration is required
- Course length: 90 minutes
When & Where
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Room E - 205
Rose Hill Campus
Monday, May 7, 2012 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (EDT)
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A.R. Rahman takes to the stage for EMU benefit concert April 15
YPSILANTI — Nicknamed the "Mozart of Madras," by Time Magazine, A.R. Rahman is known for redefining contemporary Indian music.
He has sold more than 100 million albums featuring his works from more than 50 movies, and has won 17 Filmfare Awards (the Indian equivalent to the Oscars), three MTV awards and four screen awards. His music also can be heard in the new production, "Lord of the Rings," and in the latest Spike Lee film, "Inside Man."
If you haven't heard Rahman's music, you're in for a rare treat. The renowned musician brings his music to the stage for a benefit concert at Eastern Michigan University, Saturday, April 15, 7:30 p.m., at the EMU Convocation Center.
Proceeds will be used to create opportunities for students to gain greater understanding of Indian culture and the arts.
"This is a special opportunity for Eastern Michigan to reinforce its multicultural mission," said John A. Fallon, president of EMU. "The engagement of these international artists on campus represents a significant opportunity for our students to experience important elements of Indian culture."
The Eastern Michigan benefit, "Wake Up! A.R. Rahman with 150 All Stars," will bring together Rahman's works on stage through colorful costumes and set designs, along with Indian and American singers and dancers. He'll also will perform with the Global Rhythm All Stars, a group of more than 150 American artists that have performed with numerous Grammy-winning artists.
Joining Rahman on stage will be cellist V.R. Sekar, founder of the Madras String Quartet, singer/actress Vasundhara Das and singer/actor Kailash Kher.
Tickets are $50 - $205 and are available by calling the EMU Convocation Center at 734.487.2282 or www.emich.edu/convocation or www.tickets.com
Students with a current, valid student ID can purchase two tickets for the concert at the discounted price of $25 each. In order to verify the ID, students must purchase tickets in person at the EMU Convocation Center Ticket Office Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; at EMU's Quirk Theater, Monday through Friday, noon-5: 30 p.m.; or EMU's McKenny Union Tuesday, April 4, through Thursday, April 13, weekdays only, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
If a student or student group sells 10 tickets to the show, they will receive one free $25 ticket. For more about the show, go to www.emich.edu/convocation/rahman_concert.htm
A second show is scheduled April 22, 7:30 p.m., at the Trent Arena in Dayton, Ohio.
Eastern Michigan University, the Kris and Vicki Joshi Foundation and Ohio's Miami University are co-sponsoring the event.
Eastern Michigan University is a public, comprehensive university that offers programs in the arts, sciences and professions. EMU prepares students with the intellectual skills and practical experiences to succeed in their careers and lives, and to be better citizens.
Eastern Michigan University is a public, comprehensive university that offers programs in the arts, sciences and professions. EMU prepares students with the intellectual skills and practical experiences to succeed in their career and lives, and to be better citizens.
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Kiev: Pro-Russia activists stormed several official buildings in the eastern Ukrainian city of Luhansk on Tuesday, seizing the regional government's headquarters and prosecutor's office before opening fire at the main police station, BBC reported.
A pro-Russian activist looks out from a window after he and others broke into the regional administration building in the eastern Ukraine city of Luhansk, on April 29, 2014. PiC: AFP
Ukraine's Interim President Olexander Turchynov criticised local police for their "inaction" and "criminal treachery".
The US accused Russia of seeking to "change the security landscape" of Eastern and Central Europe.
US Secretary of State John Kerry , in a speech at the Atlantic Council in Washington, told Kremlin to "leave Ukraine in peace" and warned: "Nato territory is inviolable we will defend every single inch of it."
Meanwhile, Moscow has said it has no intention of invading eastern Ukraine, where pro-Russia activists have seized government buildings in over a dozen towns and cities.


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Vivec Entertainment has released a new trailer for their upcoming first-person horror-inspired adventure title, Shadow of a Soul: Chapter I. Set to release next October, the first chapter follows industrial spy Jack as his plans to steal a blueprint goes awry once he encounters a malevolent supernatural force. The trailer, dubbed The Room, offers a glimpse as to what Jack is up against.
Gamers itching to find out more can follow the game's development at Vivec's blog.
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Recharge in our 'off the grid' cabin. Live by firelight and rainwater with your own spot of Adirondack waterfront perfection. Grab a breath of fresh air amidst the fast-paced technology-centered routine of everyday life.
The one room cabin easily sleeps four people with a full futon located on the ground floor and a full size air mattress in the loft. Renters bring their sleeping bag and sheets. A covered porch affords a bird's eye view of the water and feels as if sitting in the treetops. The cabin has no electricity or running water and is equipped with battery and solar powered lanterns, solar outdoor lighting, two 5-gallon jugs of potable water, a propane cooktop for morning coffee and eggs and a gas grill for deck cooking. We provide the propane, pots and pans, dinnerware, and other kitchen utensils. The outhouse is just a few steps away.
Our cabin is located on the Soft Maple Reservoir mid-way on the 14-mile Beaver River Canoe Route and thirteen miles from the village of Croghan. The Croghan tract is one of the more remote areas of the Adirondack Park with a long tradition of hunting, fishing and trapping. The Reservoir is comprised of two connected lakes, with waters ideal for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and water sports. In the small town of Croghan you can get gas, bait, ice and groceries. Visit the Croghan Meat Market, the Maple Museum, Monnat's Country Store, the Croghan Candy Kitchen, or stop at Good Ol' Wishy's soda fountain for a root beer float. Leave your expectations home. Bring only what you need and marvel in the beauty that surrounds you.
Rental available summer months only as there is no interior heat source.
My roots go deep in the area. My father's people farmed the Beaver River area beginning in the late 1800s. My mother's father worked as a fishing and hunting guide and her mother as a cook for the Stillwater Hotel. I work with local schools providing technical support for education software. Both my son and daughter live and work in Buffalo now.
Kay Fortenbery purchased this cabin in 2012
We looked for several years before purchasing this property. I wanted a place where my kids could always come home to that is part of who they are. We hoped for water front but with some elbow room. Soft Maple is perfect and I couldn't be happier with the "lack" of electricity and TV and wifi and phones... There is no where else that I feel so calm and so grateful.
This is our second year renting. The hope is to help off set some of the cost of owning and continue making upgrades on the camp and property. There is no intent to get rich rather it feels wonderful to share the experience that has brought us such joy.
A nice get away. Enjoyed our time there. Just the kind of place to get away from it all and just chill. We enjoyed the use of the canoe and went on an awesome hike to a waterfall. Our dog had a great time too. The only thing that was a bit challenging is the terrain around the cabin and down to the lake. The driveway was also tricky to get up, maybe not if you have a four wheel drive. A few more lanterns would be nice also.
We stayed here for 3 nights for our honeymoon and had a great time. Kay met us in time and showed up to the property, stopping along the way to show us trails that came off old logging roads. We took the canoe out everyday fishing and to watch the sunset. Cabin has everything you will need for cooking and there are plenty of chairs for campfires and relaxing. If you get stuck inside there are plenty of books and games to play! We liked the waterside fire pit the best (1 of 3 fire pits!) and enjoyed stargazing. Do your research before visiting if you want to do any serious hiking as trails are not well marked and there is no cell service.
My mother and grandfather built this cabin together. Its where my parents spent there first night as husband and wife. I grew up coming to this little hidden treasure! Nice to fall asleep to the bull frogs in the lake. Making s'mores out on the deck and the wonderful lights only from candles inside! It was a sad moment when the family had to sell the camp. Too Bad we lost the opportunity camp there this summer... everything happens for a reason! Thanks Kay for reminding me of that!
My husband and I (and our mini dachshund) stayed for our wedding anniversary and had a fantastic time. The cabin is quaint and cozy and the water was absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed swimming and made great use of the canoe. The reservoir is busy with boat traffic and Jet Skis, and that was probably the only draw back. Saturday was particularly noisy. However, in the quiet times it was absolutely beautiful. Particularly sitting at the camp fire by the water in the evenings. The star gazing is out of this world! ;)
Our group and my dog stayed a week at Kay's beautiful little piece of property! The whole place exceeded our expectations - from the waterfront to the newly installed outdoor shower. Kay was fantastic and went out of her way to be sure we arrived safely and had a perfect vacation.
As backcountry campers, we were "spoiled" by such a well stocked cabin. Everything you need is there so packing is a breeze. The back "cooking" deck was another unexpected surprise. Oh...and three different fire pits? Sure! We were partial to the pit at the water. The south facing dock also saw a lot of use from us!
We brought our kayaks but also used the on site canoe. The reservoir is large with lots of coves and hidden areas to explore. There are motorized boats all over the reservoir so don't expect a quiet paddle. Jet Skis and pontoon boats were always present.
We took a few quick trips into Croghan but otherwise were fully occupied with swimming, paddling, and just relaxing at the property.
This place just earned a spot on our vacation circuit!
My husband and I stayed here with our small dog and absolutely loved it. We both enjoy backpacking, camping and canoeing and this trip allowed us to enjoy the best of all of those activities.
The host was fantastic and met us in town to take us to the cottage (otherwise we probably would have gotten lost) and she had a cute welcome gift of some Maple Syrup and Pancake Mix that brought us back to when we use to live in Canada.
Having the canoe was the real selling point for us since we were able to lesiurely take it out on the water, but had a fully stocked cottage to return to. The firepit down by the water was great and there was a ton of wood provided around the property for us to use.
It definitely isn't a cottage for someone who is looking to have all the amenities but for anyone that enjoys camping and the outdoors you couldn't ask for a better setup.
It was a bit of a drive from NYC but definitely worth and we wouldn't hesitate to come back again!
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Lenovo Demonstrates Leadership in Environmental Affairs with Participation in Rechargeable Battery Recycling Program Ceremony
Hong Kong, April 11, 2006
– Lenovo Hong Kong today participated in the Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department's (EPD) Rechargeable Battery Recycling Program's ceremony to mark the shipment of 12 tons of rechargeable batteries collected from community, industrial and commercial sources. The celebration marks a significant milestone for the one-year old program, of which Lenovo is one of key contributors.
Battery disposal poses a major environmental threat because of the harmful substances that batteries contain and the environmental pollution that improper battery disposal can cause. Hong Kong, on average, receives more than 200 tons of battery waste each year. The Hong Kong EDP's Rechargeable Battery Recycling Program attempts to combat this issue in conjunction with local industry support. Lenovo is supporting this Program through sponsorship, placement of collection bin at ThinkPad Service Center, and helping to promote and encourage public participation.
"Environmental protection is an issue that impacts the entire community," said Stephen Chan, general manager, Lenovo Hong Kong. "Lenovo is deeply committed to promoting leadership in environmental affairs across all of our business activities. We are proud to be a sponsor of this Hong Kong EPD initiative and set an example for other companies to follow."
Lenovo's involvement in the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Program is part of the company's commitment to conserving natural resources through the reusing, recycling and purchasing of materials. Lenovo also promotes the development, manufacturing and marketing of products that are energy efficient, protect the environment, and can be reused, recycled or disposed of safely.
Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is dedicated to building the world's most innovative personal computers. Lenovo's business model is built on innovation, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction as well as a focus on investment in emerging markets. Formed by Lenovo Group's acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, the company develops, manufactures and markets reliable high-quality, secure, and easy-to-use technology products and services worldwide. Lenovo has major research centers in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; and Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information about Lenovo, see


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Pair of former Elizabeth Forward wrestlers advance to Division III Championships
The Elizabeth Forward wrestling community's heart has shifted to the nation's heartland as two of its favorite sons will try to reach the NCAA Division III podium reserved for 2014 All-Americans.
Seniors Josh Etzel of Washington & Jefferson and Cameron Fine of Waynesburg arrived in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Wednesday to continue preparations for their opening matches Friday at the two-day Division III Championships at U.S. Cellular Center.
"It's been fun seeing Josh off and on because our teams compete a lot and we're often in the same events," said Fine, who will make his first appearance in the national tournament. "It's pretty rare for two guys from a high school that didn't always have the numbers to put together a solid team all the way through the lineup to be at nationals. Even though we're competitors now, I'll always cheer for Josh."
Etzel has qualified for his third national tournament. Like Fine, he's excited to be reuniting with his former teammate.
"We see each other a lot when we're back home," Etzel said. "I'm happy for him this season."
Both qualified for the Division III Championships with top-three finishes at the NCAA Mideast regional at York (Pa.). Both were runners-up in their respective weight classes after posting 3-1 records at the event.
Etzel lost a 7-5 overtime decision to Jon Garrison of Mount Union in the 157-pound championship match, and Fine fell to David Dibenedetto of Washington & Jefferson, 2-0, in the 184-pound title bout despite besting Dibenedetto, 4-1, at the Presidents' Athletic Conference Championships.
Etzel enters the national tournament with a record of 31-3 and 99 career victories. He placed sixth last season to earn NCAA All-America honors, the first Presidents wrestler to record a top-eight NCAA finish since 2002.
"It's been a process," he said. "I reached my goal of becoming an All-American last year. Now this year, my goal is to win a national championship. I feel pretty confident."
One of three W&J wrestlers to qualify for the national tournament, Etzel draws a tough assignment in his opener Friday, facing the winner of a match between top-seeded Nazar Kulchytskyy (37-2) of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, a two-time national champion (at 157 in 2012 and 165 in 2013), and Kristopher Krawchuk (15-6) of Wilkes, the national runner-up at 157 in 2013.
Etzel is bidding to become just the fourth W&J wrestler to reach 100 career victories.
Waynesburg, which finished third in the team scoring at the regional event, also qualified three wrestlers for nationals — Fine among them.
"This is the first year that Cam has started for us," Waynesburg coach Ron Headlee said. "He's been in and out of our lineup a lot, and it's easy to get frustrated in that situation. He'd been stuck behind some really good kids, but Cam stuck with it. I just knew when he got his chance in the lineup that he could do well."
Fine (31-3), who leads Waynesburg with 12 pins, including four in a total of 2 minutes, 18 seconds at the Ohio Northern Invitational, opens the national tournament against Josh Thomson (45-5) of Messiah. Like Etzel, it is a challenging draw. Thomson's 40 victories lead all wrestlers in the Division III Championships bracket.
"It's been a lot of hard work to get here," Fine said. "I've had to overcome a lot of adversity and injuries, especially this year. Through all of that, you just have to stay focused if you want to achieve your goal. I attribute a lot of it to being in the weight room, running and just the encouragement I get from my teammates.
"This is surreal being here, but it's setting in now. I'm really just focused and determined. I'm grateful to be able to wrestle here."
Dave Mackall is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. Reach him at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Forum Explores Gender Identity in Technological World
Contact: Lisa James Goldsberry (518) 437-4989
ALBANY, N.Y.(March 25, 2003) -- The University at Albanys ninth annual Initiatives For Women Winter Forum will feature the performance How I Became Canoehead: One Woman's Search for Identity in the Technological World by UAlbany alumna Lori Anderson, a multimedia artist and poet whose work examines issues related to work and gender identity in the technological world.
The Forum will be held on Thursday, March 27, beginning with a reception at 5:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center Futterer Lounge, located on the University at Albany Uptown Campus. Seating is limited, reservations are required. To reserve a seat, please call (518) 442-5373 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
How I Became Canoehead is the biography of a boat girl, tracing the conception, gestation and maturation of a primitive cyborg, a term first coined in the 1960's to describe a living organism in which has merged with a mechanical device. With a canoe as a prop, Anderson performs poems against a video backdrop. The 50-minute show features Short Cut and Carrying Capacity - award-winning videos at the Vancouver Videopoem Festival 2002. This one-woman show also debuts videopoems Anderson produced at The Creative Electronic Environment at The Banff Centre for the Arts.
Anderson is the author of the poetry collections, Cultivating Excess and Walking the Dead. She has an M.F.A. in Electronic Arts from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, an M.F.A. in poetry from the Iowa Writers Workshop and a D.A. in Writing, Teaching and Criticism from the University at Albany.
Following the performance a panel discussion will feature women working with technology, including Bettyjo Bouchey, product director for VeriCast, VersaTrans Solutions, and president of the Tech Valley ATW chapter; Sharon Dawes, director of UAlbanys Center for Technology in Government; Melissa Frenyea, director of Software Development for VersaTrans Solutions; Tomie Hahn, assistant professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Christine Haile, CIO at UAlbany; and Teresa Harrison, professor and chair of the Communication Department at UAlbany. The panel moderator will be Belle Gironda, assistant director in UAlbanys Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning.
The forum will serve as the kick-off for the AriadNet Project, an initiative that seeks to build connections and provide mentoring opportunities among University faculty and students and women from the private sector who are working with or interested in technology. The event is co-sponsored by the University at Albany's Initiatives For Women and the Alliance for Technology and Women (ATW) New York Tech Valley Chapter.
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It's Cunard Delboy - you can say that again Rodney!: Queen Victoria Cruise Review by Nikki Houghton
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It's Cunard Delboy - you can say that again Rodney!
Destination: Panama Canal & Central America
Embarkation: Los Angeles
However, the entire cruise was marred by obnoxious staff, norovirus, lack of cabin space - especially in the 'bathroom' (squashed, tiny facilities), dreadful embarkation/disembarkation arrangements, a steward who never changed the sheets (I found his utility cupboard and did it myself!) and terrible shore excursions. We received 30% back on one after complaining.
Food is exceptional, but as a vegetarian I would rather have had Royal Caribbean standard and paid less!
Nice pools, close too early. Ditto deck amenities; you want to star gaze? No way. They remove all chairs at night and leave the deck lighting up. Rubbish way to run an ocean liner.
And the entertainment was the worst I have ever ever had the misfortune to sit through. Apart from the juggling comedian, the lecture on Freda Kahlo and the wonderful lecture on the Panama Canal the rest were abhorrent....Jenny Bond in More particular was awful, made me very ashamed to be British.
The library was great but you couldn't take the books out due to the illness which shut the ship down! We never met one sick person, wonder if it was a cynical cost cutting exercise? When I asked what would happen if I booked a tour then got sick they said I would have to get a doctors note - which you had to pay for! Unbelievable, but luckily we didn't get sick and as I say we met no one else who had - so I think Cunard were just in it for what they could get.
Room service was excellent except the day we had a really early excursion and they completely forgot us! There was a note apologising when we got back but seriously, a note? It's not exactly compensation! On sea days many of the outside seating decks were closed for maintenance, as was our stateroom balcony on more than three occasions.
The highlight of the trip was the traversing of the Panama Canal which itself was marred by the lack of vantage points. The Captain opened up several of the crew decks but these became very crowded; I am a photographer and I must say the best places to take pictures from all seemed out of bounds to the customer!
On the positive side there are never any queues for the purser or tour booking desks but I would strongly suggest that the ongoing weekly bills are put into envelopes (as they are for the Princess/Queens grill staterooms) when they are left in the post rack outside the staterooms. RCI put your bill on the TV thus avoiding paper, time and nosy neighbours.
On balance I would not go with Cunard again unless they were the only company going to my chosen destination. Less
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Note: httpd server logs are available on people.apache.org under /x1/logarchive/eosnew/www/ Up until recently ooo-site.apache.org was the line prefix for www.openoffice.org, but I've reconfigured things so www.openoffice.org is the right line prefix for relevant logfile entries. HTH >________________________________ > From: drew <firstname.lastname@example.com> >To: email@example.com >Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 2:46 PM >Subject: Re: Google Analytics on download.openoffice.org > >On Mon, 2012-03-26 at 10:40 -0400, Rob Weir wrote: >> On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 10:28 AM, Louis Suárez-Potts <firstname.lastname@example.com>wrote: >> >> > Hi, >> > >> > >> > On 2012-03-23, at 12:03 , Kay Schenk wrote: >> > >> > > >> > > >> > > On 03/21/2012 07:23 PM, Rob Weir wrote: >> > >> I'd like to enable Google Analytics on our download page. >> > >> >> > >> This would allow us to collect some important data, such as the >> > >> geographical distribution of download requests. This information has >> > >> been sought for 3.4 mirror distribution planning. It can also provide >> > >> continuity of our download statistics which we would otherwise lose >> > >> when moving off of MirrorBrain. >> > >> >> > >> Of course, if some else is willing to implement an alternative way of >> > >> collecting this info, then I'd love it hear it. But I think GA is the >> > >> most direct method. >> > >> >> > >> Lazy consensus, 72 hours, etc. >> > >> >> > >> -Rob >> > > This sounds fine with me. Yes, we should state our privacy policy on >> > use, and at some point, if you do produce a public report, maybe nix IP >> > addresses if that's a concern. >> > >> > I think nixing IP addresses is a necessity, if one were to publish this >> > data, as is informing the downloader of the privacy issues. >> > >> > >> >> This part is really easy, since Google Analytics does not provide us with >> IP addresses. It is giving us aggregate information, not per-user >> information. >> >> FWIW, we used to use several means to track downloads of the binaries. None >> > was particularly great and none satisfied the desires of corporate >> > marketing. And all made some in the corporate hierarchy uncomfortable, if >> > only because a download of a binary is hardly the same as a contribution to >> > source. >> > >> > We used Google Analytics but also, as was then called, Omniture. Selected >> > data were published in graphical form to the services wiki. >> > >> > In addition, more or less from the start, I published spreadsheets of >> > downloads, and particularized it according to language but not region. (I >> > also listed OS of version downloaded.) There were many problems to these >> > spreadsheets, as I noted at http://stats.openoffice.org/, not least of >> > which was spurious duplication and misleading numeration. >> > >> > What I always desired was a mechanism by which a successful download could >> > "call home", thus supplying rather useful information. In the end, a >> > version of just this was indeed done, via update calls, extensions, etc. >> > However, there was no direct insertion of such a mechanism. If we were ever >> > to do that, I would argue that we do need then to inform any would-be >> > downloader of the privacy issues. >> > >> > -louis >> > >> > PS Roberto asked me about the old data and if it a) was extant and b) >> > reflected geolocation. Answers: It was not extant, and I didn't keep the >> > raw data. (I could probably find it stuffed into some archive, but why? As >> > I pointed out to Roberto, the ODF Alliance information regarding ODF uptake >> > is actually a better indicator, as most ODF implementations they track were >> > or are based on OOo.) >> > >> > > >Howdy Louis, Kay, Rob, et al > >I've certainly delayed this long enough, longer then my intent in fact. > >There is no real question that analytics are important, Google is likely >the fastest and easiest road to acquiring them, I suppose. > >I'm glad that Louis added some historic view to the subject, it might be >worth noting that in the case of the Omniture data gathering campaign >individual site users could opt out. > >The real real question is access IMO, Louis also broached the subject of >his employer when he uses the phrase, "the desires of corporate >marketing". Historically of course, SUN or Oracle, the analytics where >the purview of the corporate owner. With Apache OpenOffice there of >course is no corporate owner, analytics are then a resource of the >Apache Software Foundation and from this flows, I would say, to the >(P)PMC. > >This distinction I would submit means that the full analytics are not >available to any specific employer of someone volunteering their time to >the communal effort within AOO. > >However, another way to look at that would be that the analytics are >available to all PPMC members. Of course as Rob points out, with Google >this requires access to a specific account, so it would make sense that >individual PPMC would need to request full access. > >I just want to emphasize that whomever is maintaining the Google account >is doing so as a steward for the entire Apache OpenOffice (P)PMC, at >least this is how I see it. > >Otherwise, it would make sense with regards to public access to not look >much beyond what basic charting was available in the past, but to at >least shot for building a system to deliver that. > >So, it seems everyone is ok with this and I certainly don't want to >deter it anylonger - it's a +1 from me now. > >@Rob - if I can help with generating reports, let me know. > >//drew > > > > > > > >
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Destrehan hosted their annual Invitational on April 13. The participating teams, including Destrehan. were East St. John, McMain, Hahnville, Higgins and West St. John.
After 18 events, the team ranking for the girls was first place, Hahnville with a total 170 points, followed by second place Destrehan, third place East St. John, fourth place, West St. John and fifth place, McMain.
The results of the ranking for the boys was once again first place, Hahnville with a total of 136 points, second place East St. John, third place Destrehan, fourth place, Higgins fifth place, West St. John and sixth place McMain.
All these teams are preparing for regionals in two weeks. Hahnville girls dominated the field events, placing first in 5 of the 7 events. Hahnville boys had some healthy competition, trading first place in field events with Destrehan. Chaz Washington, of Destrehan, placed first in both the boys shotput and discus throw while Chris Richard placed second in the boys triple jump with a jump of 4201. Marcus Campbell of Hahnville took first place in the boys triple jump with a jump of 4408.
Hahnville's girls' relay teams were unstoppable placing first in the 4x100, 4x200, and 4x400 meter relay. However, in the other running events they traded first place back and forth with the girls from Destrehan.
Coach Frontha, the head coach for both the boys and girls track team at Destrehan, realizes that he has a young team. Both of his teams are comprised of mostly freshmen and sophomores. We have our ups and downs, and injuries have kept some of our better runners off the field, said Coach Frontha. However, others have stepped up and are working extremely hard. Chazz was named MVP of field events and I am looking for him to go far. Chris Richard is my top long jumper and triple jumper. I am expecting him to do well.
My girls are strong in running events, said Frontha. Shaquieda Wells and Erica Howard are outstanding. Shaquieda easily placed first in the 100 meter dash, and the 200 meter dash. Erica took first place in the 100 meter hurdles and the 300 meter hurdles. Destrehan distant runners, Ajantha Ramachandran, and Natashia Swan are both persistent and consistent in the 800, 1600 and 3200 meter run. The idea is to have as many qualify at the regional as possible, said Frontha. We continue to get strong and to get better each time we have the opportunity to run.
|Photo by Ellis Alexander
|Delmus Stewart unloads a shotput.


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I've been waiting for over three months to have my head replaced on my 528i as referenced here in my prior post (
). The mechanic emails me today and says that the head is completely assembled and the car has been running fine for a week, no overheating whatsoever...(FINALLY, YIPPEEE!!!) However there is another issue he says that he wasn't aware of. Rough idling and misfiring in the second cylinder. He says that the constant overheating has destroyed the piston rings there. Now....for the interesting part........my options would be for him to go back in and replace the rings (he says this is a 50/50 shot because there could be more problems than just that), replace the whole "bottom" (short block?) of the engine, or get my car as is. Choices, choices, choices. I have a few questions that I need help with here great Bimmerfest folks:
1. Is he correct with what he's saying about replacing the rings? He stated it wouldn't be cost effective and I'm thinking this is something he should have checked with the whole head replacement. Am I right or not?
2. What could I expect to pay to have the "bottom" of the engine replaced? Does this option sound viable and also cost effective? I guess cost is in the eye of the beholder, so to speak, but I want to make sure this would be the best option for the situation.
3. What does a non working cylinder mean in terms of performance, driveability, long term damage, etc.??? He's telling me that he's driven cars without one or two cylinders properly working and once the car is running, there are no noticeable signs of a problem. I just figured when it comes to cars, if they put it in there, it was meant to work and that means this should be working, not just something I should just accept and drive on. Honestly speaking, I've had it since February and only driven it about a month's time. I'm itching to really break it in, and want it back ASAP, but not half way done.
I know this got lengthy, but I would appreciate any help and constructive opinions.
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Dennis Rodman Bounces Into Rehab
Things aren't going too great for Dennis Rodman lately.
In recent weeks he's gotten the ax from Celebrity Apprentice and been fined nearly a quarter-million dollars for slapping a Las Vegas waitress' butt.
And now, in perhaps a concession to the fact that he needs to turn his life around, Rodman has agreed to seek regular counseling in an outpatient rehab program, E! Online reports.
Friends of the former NBA star, who was once briefly married to Carmen Electra and dated Madonna, attempted to get him into an inpatient program last week, to no avail.
"Yes, they tried an intervention, but unfortunately Dennis refused to go," says Rodman's rep. "We all know how amazing he is when sober and we hope he gets there soon."
Rodman didn't refuse the outpatient program purely out of stubbornness. He partly did so because he's eager to attend the Celebrity Apprentice's reunion show, and his rep notes that Rodman "will be in New York City for the show's finale next Sunday."
Rodman may be there, but after all the havoc he caused during the season, the real question may be, will his former teammates and competitors let him in?