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Big rise in university funding
English universities are being promised a rise of almost 10% in public funding over the next three years.
It will take the total to Ł6,393m in 2003-4, up from Ł4,686m when Labour came to power.
Part of the increase is to fund rises in the salaries of staff, who have long complained of falling behind comparable workers.
Extra money for next year was set out in the comprehensive spending review in September, but universities have now been told what they can expect for the following two years.
New degrees
The initial response from them and from unions was that the extra money for their staff was particularly welcome.
"Higher education institutions will be able to recruit an additional 45,000 students next year.
"Further expansion is planned in the following two years to make steady progress towards our aim that, by the age of 30, half of all young people should have had the opportunity to benefit from higher education.
"This expansion will be delivered largely through vocational programmes, particularly for those who want to study part time whilst in work."
With that in mind ministers have introduced new "foundation degrees", starting next August, which will involve partnerships between employers and the universities.
Mr Blunkett said these would be important in broadening access to higher education.
Keeping up standards
In addition, part of the funding is intended to help universities refute charges of elitism by recruiting more bright students from poorer families.
But he stressed: "This will not, and must not, be at the expense of standards."
"I recognise that staff recruitment and retention, equal opportunities and human resource development are central to providing a world class higher education," he said.
But in return he demanded "clear and satisfactory plans" as to how they would improve quality and management.
Sir Brian Fender, Chief Executive of the Higher Education Funding Council for England, said universities were "key players in building a knowledge-based economy and an inclusive society".
"But they can only play a leading role if they have the necessary resources, and we are delighted that the government has recognised the strong case for a substantial extra investment."
Possible pay strike
In response, the Committee of Vice Chancellors and Principals - representing university heads - said it wanted to see the detail behind the headline figures, particularly the specific targets on additional student numbers.
Its chief executive, Diana Warwick, said: "The year on year increases on offer also demonstrate that government has heard our argument that the sector needs on-going and increasing resources to ensure we can invest in our staff - who are crucial to the success of universities in the UK in the future."
The general secretary of university and college lecturers' union Natfhe, Paul Mackney, said universities now had no excuse but to improve their latest 3% pay offer on which his union has balloted for a strike.
The result, due next week, could mean a one-day stoppage on 5 December.
"Lecturers whose wages are 30% lower than comparable professions will be expecting to see some of this extra cash in their pay packet," he said.
Manual staff
The Association of University Teachers detected a victory in its own campaign to improve pay but said it would be going over the figures carefully.
"We have turned the corner on funding for higher education."
The Transport and General Workers Union, which represents 10,000 cleaners, caterers, porters, clerical and security staff in higher education, said it doubted the extra money would fund the increase from Ł4.22 to Ł5.57 an hour recommended in the recent independent Bett report.
National secretary for public services Chris Kaufman said: "Places of higher learning are also places of low earnings. You don't need a maths degree to work out that Ł4.22 an hour is poverty pay."
The Scottish Executive says it has a three-year programme of investment through the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council, rising by Ł88m to Ł697m.
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Combined curcumin and PS-341 treatment has been reported to enhance cytotoxicity and minimize adverse effects through ERK and p38MAPK mechanisms in human multiple myeloma cells. However, whether JNK plays similar role in this process remains unclear. In the present study, we found combined treatment altered NF-κB p65 expressions and distributions in multiple myeloma H929 cells. Western blot analysis showed combined treatment inactivated NF-κB while activated JNK signaling. Pre-treatment with JNK inhibitor SP600125 could attenuate NF-κB inactivation and restored H929 cells' survival. These results suggested that curcumin might enhance the cytotoxicity of PS-341 by interacting with NF-κB, at least in part, through JNK mechanism.
Multiple myeloma is a kind of plasma cell-derived human cancer that causes multiple bone lesions and disturbs the production of normal blood cells. It is the second most prevalent hematologic malignancy after non-Hodgkin's lymphoma [
Curcumin is a major active ingredient derived from the plant
Mitrogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) family consists of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), p38MAPK, and c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase (JNK), which participated in numerous physiological processes. Expanding studies indicate that ERK and p38MAPK signalings are implicated in manipulating NF-κB and its downstream targets as a response to curcumin in human multiple myeloma cells. However, the distinct roles of JNK in this process remain to be investigated [
NF-κB is a dimer mainly composed of NF-κB p65 and NF-κB p50 subunits. Upon activation, NF-κB p65 was released from the NF-κB transcription complex, bound to corresponding DNA and regulated the transcription of specific genes. Therefore, NF-κB p65 is an inducible and functional subunit of NF-κB transcription complex, which provides the gene's regulatory activities. NF-κB p65 in H929 cells receiving various treatments was visualized by immunoflurencent staining (
As the expressions and activities of NF-κB p65 are mainly regulated by IκB, Western blot was employed to analyze the content of IκB and NF-κB p65 after the indicated treatments. Incubation with curcumin or PS-341 for 24 h stabilized IκB and decreased NF-κB p65 content in H929 cells (
ERK and p38MAPK have been reported to contribute to curcumin- and PS-341-mediated IκB stabilization and NF-κB expressions in human multiple myeloma cells
In order to test this idea, DAPI and PI fluorescent stainings were performed to determine cell viability and apoptosis. The blue fluorescence of DAPI represents the cell nucleus. Because PI cannot penetrate the livingcells, the PI fluorescence is only observed in the necrotic and dead cells. There were few PI positive H929 cells without curcumin and PS-341 treatment (
We next evaluated pre-treatment with SP600125 on H929 cells apoptosis by flow cytometry. Less than 2% of cells underwent apoptosis without any treatments. Combined curcumin and PS-341 treatment led to profound apoptotic cell death compared with the baseline. However, pre-treatment with SP600125 reduced the apoptotic ratio from (40.62 ± 4.619)% to (5.32 ± 1.155)%, suggesting combined treatment on the NF-κB signaling and H929 cells apoptosis was JNK-dependent (
Medicine: Curcumin was purchased from Sigma (St Louis, MO, USA). PS-341was purchased from Millennium Pharmaceuticals (Cambridge, MA, USA). SP600125 was purchased from Biomol Research Laboratories (Plymouth Meeting, PA). Curcumin, PS-341 and SP600125 were dissolved in DMSO (1 mM) as stock solutions, stored at −20 °C, and diluted to indicate concentration with culture medium.
Materials: Penicillin, streptomycin, fetal bovine serum and RPMI 1640 were purchased from Invitrogen (Carlsbad, CA, USA). Antibodies against IκB, NF-κB p65, JNK, p-JNK were purchased from Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz, CA, USA). Rabbit anti-β-actin antibody was purchased from Abcam (Cambridge, MA, USA).
Human multiple myeloma H929 cells were obtained from American Type Culture Collection, and cultured in RPMI 1640 medium supplemented with 10% FBS, penicillin (100 U/mL) and streptomycin (100 μg/mL) in an atmosphere with 5% CO2 at 37 °C. In all experiments, exponentially growing cells were used.
After indicated treatments, cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde in PBS for 20 min and permeabilized with 0.5% Trixon X-100 for 15 min. To identify the cell nucleus, cells were incubated with 10 μL DAPI. NF-κB p65 was visualized by incubation with rabbit anti-NF-κB p65 antibody followed by corresponding FITC-labeled secondary antibody. Cells were then viewed and photographed. DAPI and FITC fluorescence were immediately observed under a fluorescent microscope (Olympus, Japan).
IκB, NF-κB p65, JNK and p-JNK protein contents in response to various treatments were determined by Western blot as described previously [
To investigate distinct roles of JNK in combined treatments mediated H929 cell apoptosis, SP600125, a specific JNK inhibitor was used to block the phosphorous and activity of JNK. Cells were pre-treated with 5 μM SP600125 (SP600125 was not cytotoxic below 10 μM) for 1 h followed by combined curcumin and PS-341 treatment. JNK, p-JNK, IκB and NF-κB p65 protein contents were determined by Western blot as have described. For cell viability assay, H929 cells were stained by DAPI and PI. The necrotic and dead H929 cells were observed at ×200 magnification under a fluorescent microscope (Olympus, Japan). Quantitatively analysis of cell apoptosis was determined by flow cytometry as have described.
Data are expressed as means ± SD. Differences between groups were analyzed by one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by
In the present study, we found that curcumin as a chemosensitizer could enhance the cytotoxic effect of PS-341. Combined curcumin and PS-341 treatment interacts with NF-κB signaling and alters NF-κB p65 expressions and distributions. Pre-treatment with JNK inhibitor SP600125 restored H929 cells' survival and attenuated NF-κB inactivation as a response to curcumin and PS-341. These results suggest the cytotoxic effect of combined treatment on H929 cells attributes to interaction with NF-κB signaling, and this mechanism might be partly JNK-dependent.
The present study was supported by grants National Natural Science Foundation of China (30070323).
Immunoflurencent staining showing the expression and distribution of NF-κB p65 in response to curcumin with or without PS-341. Cell nucleus were stained with DAPI and visualized by blue fluorescence. NF-κB p65 was stained with corresponding antibodies and visualized by green fluorescence. The distribution of NF-κB p65 within the cell nucleus was indicated by the arrow heads and arrows in the enlarged version.
Western blot analysis of IκB, NF-κB p65, p-JNK and JNK. (
DAPI and PI double staining of H929 cells. Cell nucleus was visualized by DAPI. Cells undergoing necrosis were stained by PI. Cells were observed at ×200 magnification, scale bar = 20 μm.
Flow cytometry analysis of cell apoptosis with or without SP600125 pre-treatment. *

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But they have no need, or desire, to live in the properties they have bought at such great expense.
But one day it will be more read than written, when those aspects of its properties are required.
All the while the auction continues for California properties, parks and monuments that were once reserved for the public trust.
Russians have bought nearly five percent of the premium London properties in 2013.
This and several other properties of conducting gas may readily be proved by the aid of the apparatus represented in fig. 5.
It would be useless to attempt to exaggerate the possibilities of these properties.
A number of species closely related in composition, crystal form, and properties are here included.
It is a climbing-plant, the root of which has some of the properties of opium.
Compare the properties of the hydroxides of the different groups of metals so far studied.
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Back home at 70 Clifton [the Bhutto family home], the day had passed painfully.
But to my mind Clifton Hampden lacks that indefinable quality of charm found in such abundance elsewhere.
"It is as an offset to you—so fine as you are," said Clifton, laughing.
"It is the first installment of my debt of gratitude; it shall not be the last," said Mrs. Clifton.
The girl shook her head at the answer which Clifton did not hear, and went on.
Ethie had been at Clifton for three or four weeks, and the dimensions of No. 101 did not seem half so circumscribed, as at first.
"I like him very much, and so does Clifton," said Elizabeth, waiting for more.
Clifton was the first attacked; then Gripper, Brunton, and Strong took to their hammocks.
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My DD is 13 months (but was premature so is 10 months past her due date). She has always been very picky about what she is willing to suck on. We are starting to offer her a sippy cup with meals (she loves drinking water then) and she just chews on the nipple/ mouthpiece thing, but won't suck so she won't get anything from it. We have also used one that is basically like a coffee mug, which works OK, and drinks well from a cup if we hold it for her. Is the zippy cup a stage we could just skip? Anyone else NOT using a sippy cup?
I REALLY dislike sippy cups. The just get on my nerves - so hard to clean, keep track of and etc. With my 10 year old we just skipped them all together and went right to little glass cups. I tried that with my 16 month old though and she just spills them. She's more playful than my other child. We have a couple of those Camelback water bottles for my older child (for school and sport) and the 16 month old figured those out and that's what we use. I think if we sat for a traditional meal, where I could watch the baby with a glass, that's what we would do. Long story short, yes, you can totally skip the sippy cup stage.
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Mine was real slow to give up bottles and very reluctant to use a sippy cup, but eventually I found one he liked (NUK), and took the valve out of the inside (that limits the flow) and that helped him finally kick the bottle habit.
Sure, you can skip it, but I use them because they are practical for traveling and to keep from spilling.
I introduced little glass cups to mine first. It's a juice glass. My girls could drink from a glass at nine months with me holding it. I found a super heavy duty glass shot glass and it's perfect for her little hands. I taught my first with the shot glass too.
I read somewhere that if you let your kids start with glass or ceramic ware then they will learn that it breaks at a very early age. It's true. My 4 year old only broke one bowl when she was 2. If you give them a lot of plastic then they throw it around more.
Sippy cup parts (cleaning it) drove me nuts. I discovered the disposable travel cups with straws (come four in a pack, different colors). They are leak proof (unless you hold them upside down, it comes out the straw part) and I just recycle them when I think they're goners. Sorry I cannot remember the brand name, but they hang with the sippies in walmart target or kroger. My ten month old just learned to drink from a straw. I am so happy that she loves water so much.
Oh, and she is nursing on demand still. Introducing solids now.
We never used the traditional sippy cups, just the ones with straws. It worked out well for us.
I use a sippy during afternoon snack, but only because afternoon snack is the only thing that allows me to get dinner started so I can't be monitoring cup use during that time. (It's wonderful. She gets a handful of Cheerios and a sippy cup, and is a completely different baby for about 20 minutes.)
However, she can now, at 11 months, use a plastic up with no lid. She spills a lot still: I usually help her pick it up and put it down, but she's pretty darn good at getting her drink from it with no adult assistance. Holds it and tips it back with control, gets what she wants and returns it to upright.
So yes, you can skip sippies if you want.
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Bombers and gunmen killed at least 41 people and injured dozens across Iraq on Monday.
Two suicide car bombers attacked a police station in Ramadi, killing at least two police officers and wounding 26 people, the Interior Ministry and U.S. military said. Al-Arabiya and al-Jazeera television put the death toll much higher, saying 13 people were killed.
Elsewhere, a suicide bomber also struck in Tal Afar, killing at least 20 people and wounding 17. Bombings and shootings in and around Baqouba, 35 miles northeast of the capital, killed 12 people.
At least six more people were killed in other incidents around Iraq, and authorities found at least five bodies, including two women.
These attacks came as the government prepared to announce new security steps for Baghdad ahead of Ramadan, which is set to begin Sept. 24. Defense Ministry spokesman Mohammed al-Askari told the AP the measures would be adopted two or three days before the holy month begins to "protect citizens from terrorists attacks."
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Bill Bowman (Tied with Gary Robinson-UTA coach for Coach of
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These gentlemen will participate in the All-Star game at 9:30 on
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conjunction with one Div A winning coach; Gary will coach the
other team with the other Div A winning coach. The Division B finals will
follow the All-Star game at noon.
Congrats to all these guys for a season well-played and best
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In a consumption-oriented society, is it any wonder that medicine is over consumed? In an impersonal society, is it to be expected that medicine will be thoroughly personal? If the poor are not as well treated medically as the wealthy, are they not also badly treated in every...
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Interview with Felix Petty, member of the art collective Off Modern, London, January 2010.
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FLORENCE, S.C. – "Someone to Crawl Back To," a book by Francis Marion University English professor Phillip Gardner, was recently published by Boson Books of Raleigh, N.C.
The book is available on amazon.com.
Deno Trakas, a professor of English at Wofford College who reviewed the book for The State newspaper, says it contains "fresh new voices of South Carolinians who go to the Piggly Wiggly, buy tacky hats at South of the Border and swap Dale Earnhardt stories."
He describes the book as "a collection of 19 interrelated short stories touching the lives of about 20 characters who inhabit Florence and Myrtle Beach and the Paradise Lounge and who can't quite figure out how to love and live with each other."
"Gardner's book is funny and intelligent and all too true," Trakas says. "It's about people who have lost what they love, or thought they loved, and don't know how to get it back, or if they want it back."
Gardner is a two-time winner of the South Carolina Fiction Project writing contest, in 1991 and 2000. His short story that won in 2000, "Wrecker," is included in "Someone to Crawl Back To."
Gardner taught at FMU from 1980 to 1983 and returned to the faculty in 1986. He earned the B.A. and M.A. degrees in English from UNC Charlotte.
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Recently the topic of spanish letter 'ch' has been commented
in this list (initially under the subject "Questions about proposed
characters"). I think i can clarify some points.
First the basics...
Spanish alphabet consists of the 28 following letters:
a, b, c, ch, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, ll, m, n, ń(n~),
o, p, q, r, s, t, u, v, x, y, z
(For an authorized reference see
http://www.rae.es/NIVEL1/CONSULTAS/ABCHLL.HTM (in Spanish))
Of that letters, 26 are "simple letters". The remaining 2,
'ch' and 'll', are "compound letters". It is ok to say
"the letter 'ch' consists of letters 'c' and 'h'".
Compound letter 'ch' represents a phoneme that absolutely
cannot be obtained from the phonetic value of simple letters
'c' and 'h'. The same applies to 'll' and 'l'.
Alphabetical order
In a list of spanish letters (not words) alphabetically ordered,
'ch' is located between 'c' and 'd', and 'll' between 'l' and 'm.
In a list of spanish words alphabetically ordered, there is
two possible criteria to apply:
- traditional: to treat 'ch' and 'll' as proper (not separated)
letters, as dictates their order in the alphabet
- modern: to treat 'ch' and 'll' not as units, but as separated
single letters
The modern criterium was proposed by the "Asociacion de Academias de
la Lengua Espan~ola" in 1994. At least in Spain it has been fully
accepted. (See below)
It is a fact many times ignored or misunderstood (even by spanish
speakers) that, in spite of the modern ordering method for words,
'CH' AND 'LL' ARE STILL REAL LETTERS. For a symbol (or aggregate of
symbols) to be considered as a letter, is more important the criterium
"to represent a phoneme" than "to be ordered as a unit".
Motivation to the change
What is the reason for changing a tradition of centuries in the
method of ordering words?
1) Respect to the social impact the unique penalty is to read/search
in a different manner, mainly in *printed* old dictionaries
(vocabularies, catalogs, etc.) The insignificance of such a effort
is comparable with the difference betwen reading (human task, no
computer around here) a date in format 01/12/98 or 1998-12-01.
2) The benefits for Information Technologies (computer related
matters and so) are tremendous. One can apply the contemporary
computer systems technologies without worring about special
algorithms or ad hoc solutions.
And the penalty is low, there not exist a tradition **in computer
technologies** about the "traditional" criterium, because of the
relative "youngness" of IT. (Mmm, perhaps i'm very Spain-centrist
at this point (?))
Extent of the change
In Spain, as far as i know, the modern criterium has been fully
accepted by all the people and it is applied daily without problems,
inclusive for software, and not only for academic dictionaries.
I have consulted two infomation managers ("documentalistas")
and both of them confirm that point. (By the way, i'm computer
Of course, there is a coexistence with old *printed* dictionaries
and documents. As an example, i have got at home dictionaries
of both types; the olders use traditional criterium and the newers
the modern criterium (and this do not cause me double personality ;-),
but at work (or at home) in front of a computer i *always* expect
the modern criterium.
In another countries... i don't know the precise situation,
but the recommendation for the modern criterium was given
by the "Asociacion de Academias de la Lengua Espan~ola"
(Asociation of Spanish Language Academies), wich consists
of "the 22 [national] academies of spanish language that exists
in the world" (see http://www.rae.es/NIVEL1/ACAASOCI.HTM
and http://www.rae.es/NIVEL1/OTRASACA.HTM).
Perhaps anybody can say us what level of acceptance the modern
criterium has out of Spain (?)
I hope this helps,
Ricardo Bermell-Benet (Valencia, Spain)
P.D. When i say "to order" say "to sort", as you like.
Sure I need to improve my english. Are both words valid?
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SYLMAR/THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – This summer just got way more exciting with MB2 Raceway's Summer Karting Kamp™ and Racing Academy! Now you can improve your karting skills, increase your lap times, learn the best ways to pass, how to enter a turn, and all about acceleration, racing lines, braking, and much more.
MB2's Summer Karting Kamp and Racing Academy is a three day camp being offered weekly at both the Sylmar and the Thousand Oaks locations, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and includes instruction, coaching, fun, games, and lunch.
The weekly Kamps start June 12 and run through August 2. Plus on August 7, there will be a Super Karting Kamp day, where all the participants of all the previous weeks can come to compete, win prizes, and have fun. Come to one week or come to them all and really hone your racing skills. Two Karting Kamps are available based on height, but class sizes are limited. The Junior Kamp is for those over 48" but less than 58" and there is a Summer Racing Academy for those 58" and over.
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MB2's Sylmar location is just off the 5 near the Balboa exit: 13943 Balboa Blvd. Sylmar, CA 91342.
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1. Re: File Size Increaseveejai24 Nov 19, 2012 5:19 PM (in response to PaulFrancis)Share your transformation file, payload and schema files to take a look at the issue.
2. Re: File Size IncreasePaulFrancis Nov 19, 2012 11:14 PM (in response to veejai24)Vijay, forgive my ignorance but are looking for log files or Jdev project files or both?
3. Re: File Size Increaseveejai24 Nov 20, 2012 9:32 AM (in response to PaulFrancis)Iam looking for JDev Project files. If you are getting any error messages in log, we can investgate that aswell.1 person found this helpful
4. Re: File Size IncreasePaulFrancis Nov 21, 2012 11:01 PM (in response to veejai24)I just noticed that attachments are not allowed. How do you want me to share the files? We are not getting any error messages, everything is working as expected the files just get formatted.
5. Re: File Size IncreaseNeeraj Sehgal Nov 23, 2012 10:16 AM (in response to PaulFrancis)Hi Paul,
Not sure but looks like some encoding issue.
- Are you able to see proper XML file before BPEL processes it?
- Are you able to transfer some dummy manually created XML file properly? This will diagnose if this is an issue with Transport Management system.
- Are you reading the file as Attachment or Opaque element or through Schema? If using attachment, are you using any character-set and encoding? I'd suggest using Attachment option for simple file move without any encoding or character-set options.
Please update on the above to look into this.
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NEW YORK -- The NHL has suspended Dallas Stars forward Ryan Garbutt five games for charging Anaheim forward Dustin Penner.
The incident occurred at 6:28 of the first period in Anaheim's 6-3 home win over Dallas on Sunday. Garbutt left the penalty box and skated at Penner before leaving his skates to deliver a check. The Winnipeg product hit Penner in the head, and the Anaheim forward had to leave the game.
Penner, from Winkler, didn't travel with the team for a road game in Toronto on Tuesday.
No penalty was called on the play.
Garbutt will forfeit US$14,743.60 in salary. He is eligible to return for the Stars' Nov. 3 game in Ottawa.
Flames opt to keep Monahan in NHL
CALGARY -- Sean Monahan will remain with the Calgary Flames this season instead of being returned to his junior club.
"We feel good about the decision we've made," general manager Jay Feaster said in making the announcement. "We believe his development is best served with us."
A junior-eligible player is allowed to play up to nine games without his NHL team burning a year of his entry-level contract. Monahan has six goals and nine points in his first nine games.
Calgary selected Monahan sixth overall in June's draft after he played three seasons with the OHL's Ottawa 67's. The centre has been given a heavy workload at even strength and on the power play by Flames coach Bob Hartley.
"I think he's a unique individual... in his determination," Feaster said. "He's a 19-year-old going on 29 years old."
The Flames have not indicated whether Monahan would be released to play for Team Canada at the 2014 world junior championship, and said that decision would be made closer to the tournament.
Laraque says he could still play role
MONTREAL -- With his political career on hold while he fights fraud charges, Georges Laraque is expressing a willingness to return to his previous vocation: hockey pugilist.
The ex-NHL enforcer says he's just the guy to add some muscle to the Montreal Canadiens bench.
Laraque, who turns 37 next month, says he's perfectly healthy and can fill the gap left by the injured George Parros and Brandon Prust, although his NHL stint saw him sidelined by injuries several times.
"Sure I could help them," Laraque said Wednesday.
"The work I did for 13 years, I know how to do it. I'm big, I'm in shape -- but forget it, " he said with a laugh.
Habs ship blue-liner Tinordi to AHL
MONTREAL -- The Montreal Canadiens have sent defenceman Jarred Tinordi to the AHL's Hamilton Bulldogs.
Tinordi has appeared in six games with Montreal this season, recording no points and nine penalty minutes.
The 21-year-old split last season between Montreal and Hamilton, where the 6-6, 227-pound defenceman shared top defenceman honours on the Bulldogs with Nathan Beaulieu.
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Listen closely, and you can hear the clatter of keystrokes as thousands of Grand Rapids residents advocate for the city's hunger-relief organizations. Today marks the beginning of Walmart's Fighting Hunger Together Facebook campaign.
As part of its corporate commitment to fighting hunger, retail giant Walmart has compiled a list of the 200 U.S. cities with the highest unemployment rates and asked Facebook users to vote on which will receive funding to fight hunger. The winning city will receive a $1 million grant, and the top 20 after that will receive grants of $50,000. The money will be divided among each city's hunger-relief organizations as chosen by the Walmart Foundation.
In January 2012, the unemployment rate in Grand Rapids was 7.4, a two-point decrease from the same time last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A decrease in unemployment, however, does not mean a lack of hunger. By Feeding America's most recent count, 15.2% of Kent County residents were food insecure; among children, that number was 23.2%.
Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank, one of the organizations a Walmart grant could reach, ships donated food to more than 1,300 food pantries and shelters in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Our organization is able to provide the equivalent of three and a half meals for every dollar donated. Even a tenth of the first-place grant could provide 350,000 meals to families in need.
Access of West Michigan coordinates a network of 75 food pantries in Kent County. For ACCESS, a Walmart grant would mean the ability to serve these pantries more effectively. "We would love to be able to purchase equipment to help the pantries get more food to more people," said Emma Rosauer, hunger response director for Access. Grant money could also help Access delve deeper by providing additional funds for employment help, cooking and finance classes and mentoring programs.
Grand Rapids residents may recall that in the last Fighting Hunger Together campaign, which concluded Dec. 31, 2010, Grand Rapids briefly held the number-one spot in the country until users in other cities began to exploit a flaw in the voting system. This year, Walmart has limited users to one vote per day.
In spite of this, Grand Rapids' ability to raise a tide of Facebook users rivaling that of the nation's largest cities is remarkable. Kids' Food Basket, Jeff Barrett of Status Creative, the Food and Nutrition Coalition, and Access of West Michigan have so far committed to spreading the word about the campaign.
Barrett, who led the 2010 social media effort as a part of Heart of West Michigan United Way, is again mobilizing Facebook users to join the cause. "Even though we didn't win, we created awareness for food insecurity that didn't exist before. That's the goal again this month. First and foremost, we want to get people thinking again about their community and what we can do to make it better.
"That said," Barrett went on, "I'm very competitive, and I believe in the social media efforts of West Michigan. Let's go out and win this—change lives."
To cast your vote for Grand Rapids, visit Fighting Hunger Together on Facebook. The campaign runs through April 30, giving users who begin today 21 chances to vote for Grand Rapids.
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Apple is mourning the loss of their iconic and genius CEO, Steve Jobs. However, they also welcomed the newest member of their family the iPhone 4S.
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The iPhone 4S now operates on the newest iOS 5. It now features an iMessage feature, where users can send fellow users unlimited messages for free. You can even send photos and videos through iMessage. Users will also remain updated with messages, requests, and the weather through the notification center. Expect more apps and Twitter integration (social networking made a tad easier).
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In article <7r24q2$6qd at smc.vnet.net>, virgil.stokes at neuro.ki.se says...
> In reference to Statistics `NonlinearFit` (vers. 1.4, author: John M. Novak)
> for Mathematica Version 3.0.
> I would like to be able to replace the minimization criterion
> that is currently in this package (least-squares). I am trying to
> find a different type of minimization criterion -- one that
> performs better (hopefully) for my particular problem.
> Is it possible to use this package such that one can override the
> current least-squares criterion with a user defined criterion?
> -- Virgil
Dear Virgil
As like as William I would be curious about Your ideas other
than least-squares optimisation...
The L-M-Algorithm is essentially least-squares based -- there
is no way to change this criterion.
Also, using absolute distances (or whatever) will complicate
confidence interval estimation considerably.
If You are unhappy with least-squares I suppose You have noisy
data or some problems with "outliers".
In this case You can either "clean up" Your data in advance of
fitting or use a suitable transformation.
I.e. using least-squares fitting on the logarithms of Your data
will minimize over the sum of squares of logarithms of the
deviations -- noisiness and outlier problem are somewhat
reduced if the data model allows for the transformation.
Further, You can define Your own criterion this way:
Fit "the model" using L-M (i.e.)
Define a criterion to be minimised/maximised based on the residuals
(sum, sum of squares, whatever suitable)
and then use FindMinium[] to optimise over Your criterion.
For me this method was a affordable solution occasionally ( must
have been posted in this group some years ago).


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When Wallabies skipper Will Genia hobbled from Patersons Stadium in Perth on Saturday night with a blown out knee, David Pocock said to him, ''mate, let's not have a captain''.
Genia became the third victim of Australia's alarming captain's curse and in a devastating blow to the Wallabies' Rugby Championship and Spring Tour hopes, the star scrumhalf requires surgery and is expected to miss six months after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament.
Skippers James Horwill (hamstring) and Pocock (knee) have already gone down this season with the 'c' next to their name and it's with some reluctance that coach Robbie Deans hands the badge on to veteran Nathan Sharpe.
The leadership and depth of the Wallabies will now be severely tested for the remainder of the year with Sharpe retiring after the Rugby Championship, and Horwill and Pocock only outside chances of travelling to Europe in November.
Melbourne Rebels No.9 Nick Phipps is set to replace Genia in the starting team against Argentina on the Gold Coast this week and Western Force veteran Brett Sheehan has also been called into the squad.
Genia heard three cracks in his right knee when he landed awkwardly with 11 minutes remaining in Australia's 26-19 win over South Africa and knew his fate almost immediately.
''I'm gutted,'' Genia said yesterday. ''I took the high ball and as I landed I twisted in on my knee and I got hit and then it twisted further. I knew I'd done something as soon as I heard the cracks.
''Then when I got up and tried to take off and couldn't support any weight I knew I'd done something quite serious.''
Genia is confident there's enough experience in the group to cope without a third elected skipper.
''Sharpie assumes that leadership role and what last night and over the last couple of weeks has showed is we're building depth,'' he said.
''I reckon [Phipps] will do really well. He's got a good work ethic and he's got a big motor.''
Deans, who has received some relief from the pressure mounting on his job, said the tenacious game of Sheehan would benefit the group.
He was also confident Phipps would cope despite his lack of experience.
''Phippsy's ready. It's been a challenge for him to be in the shadow … but he's understood the need for him to really immerse himself in training as though it's the game,'' Deans said.
Lock Sitaleki Timani (hamstring) is highly unlikely for the Argentina fixture, with Rob Simmons or Kane Douglas to replace him.
Veteran hooker Stephen Moore succumbed to a low-grade hamstring injury before the Springboks match, while centre Rob Horne tore his hamstring in club rugby.
The positives for the Wallabies are that inside-centre Pat McCabe is available for selection against the Pumas and James O'Connor will join the squad with a view to being fit for the trip to South Africa and Argentina later this month. AAP
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SHREVEPORT, La. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) urgently seeks the public's help to identify a suspected child pornography producer, and rescue at least one child victim, evidence indicates might be living in the local area.
HSI Shreveport obtained a "John Doe" arrest warrant Monday in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana for the unknown suspect, shown below. HSI has evidence the suspect and/or victim might live in, or travel to, the Shreveport and/or Jonesboro areas.
HSI special agents investigating the case believe "John Doe," an adult male, produced two child pornography videos using a smartphone in which he recorded himself engaging in sexual contact with a prepubescent minor between 6 and 10 years old.
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2011 NAEP writing results released
The National Center for Education Statistics just released the 2011 writing results for 8th and 12th graders today and only 27 percent of the students who took the test performed at Proficient level or higher. 80 percent of 8th and 12th graders performed at or above Basic level. According to Education Week, "To reach 'Advanced' on the exam, students told well-organized stories with strong details, precise word choices, and varied sentences. Students at the 'basic' level would use some detail in their stories, but organization was 'loose,' sentence structure unvaried, and word choice limited."
The data shows a significant achievement gap for Black and Hispanic students. When looking at 12th grade, only 9 percent of Black students performed at or above proficiency and 12 percent of Hispanic students performed at or above proficiency, while 34 percent of White students performed at or above proficiency. There was also a sizable gap between female and male students, with 8th grade girls out-performing boys by 19 points and 12th grade girls outperforming boys by 14 points.
This was the first time the NAEP writing test was conducted via computer, which some believe is the reason for such prominent gaps and the low overall score. According to an Associated Press article, students "who scored below the 25th percentile were less likely to have computers at home: 87 percent said they did, compared to 99 percent were in the top quarter." In an interview with Education Week, English Professor Beverly Ann Chin said, "These findings support the importance of integrating computers into writing instruction. When teachers encourage students to use word-processing features on a regular basis, students learn how computers can facilitate their writing processes and improve their final product."
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ELBERTON, GA, September 17, 2013 – The weather is ideal, the course is superb, the lake is refreshing and the scenery breathtaking. This fall, enjoy a grand slam of accommodations, fishing, boating, and – of course – golf at Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course in Richard B. Russell State Park in Elberton, GA. Arrowhead Pointe, consistently rated highly by Golfweek and Travelgolf.com, is offering two-day, two-night golf packages starting at $160 per person, now through November, a $30 per person discount.
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Its cooler than Diet Coke.
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FYI, Coke Zero tastes much more like Coke than Diet Coke, so Diet Coke addicts probably won't enjoy the flavor of Coke Zero.
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It tastes even better than regular coke but with out all the calories.
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Coke Zero is the 2nd. hottest product this year. Bottom line? It tastes better than it's competitors.
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addictive. better than the OG. (much less sweet obviously)
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Age/Grade Appropriate
Grades 1 – 3
Show how flowing water erodes the landscape
Students often know that rivers and streams can be muddy, especially newly formed ones. But they may not know that some of the clay, sand, and sediment that makes the river muddy comes from the riverbed itself, and is a result of the river eroding or cutting through the riverbed. This activity will help students understand the erosion process and its part in the formation of rivers and streams
You will need:
- A 1. 9-L milk carton
- A 2-L bottle
- An outdoor source of soil (sandy is best)
- A graduated cylinder or metric beaker
- A metric ruler
- Scissors
- A water supply
- A garden trowel
- Erosion
- Deposition
- River bed
- Water flow
Simulation, demonstration and discovery
- Discuss rivers and streams, erosion and deposition.
- Provide student with an empty half-gallon milk carton. Use scissors to cut out the side panel of the carton under the spout, leaving the spout intact. For younger students, you may prefer to do this cutting ahead of time. (If water is not available near the outdoor site for the activity, you will have to provide containers to carry water from the classroom sink. )
- Go outside. Lay the milk carton on its side with the cut out panel facing up, and then dig enough soil to fill the container at least half full. Gently pat the soil to smooth the surface.
- To simulate a flowing river, set one end of the milk carton approximately 1-cm higher than the other end, maybe using a small rock or piece of wood to prop up the carton. The lower end of the carton should be the end with the open spout so when water is poured in at the top end, it will flow over the surface of the soil and out the other end without forming a "lake".
- Place the mouth of the bottle on the edge of the higher end of the carton, and slowly pour 2 L of water on the soil, maintaining an even, constant flow of water (see the picture). The goal is to provide a small stream of water, not a sudden flood. Observe what happens to the water and the characteristics of the resulting river, including the path cut and the depth of the riverbed.
- If the soil is dry, much of the water will simply be absorbed into the soil, but do not use more than 2 L of water. Runoff of the water in a surface stream will not begin until the soil is soaked with water.
- Now repeat steps 3-5 with a fresh soil sample, but raise the end of the carton to 3 cm.
- Be sure to use the same amount of water as in the first trial. Observe the difference in flow of the water and the resulting river compared to the previous trial.
- Repeat the procedure for a third time, raising the carton to a height of 5 cm. Compare the flow of water and the river cut to those of the other two trials.
- Compare results. Discuss how the stream beds changed as the incline increased and what happened to the soil that was carved by the water. Ask them to think about the rivers and streams they have seen and the rock formations that were eroded by them.
Students might draw pictures of rivers and plains with features carved by rivers.
Teacher might take student on a walk-about to see examples of erosion.
In a local stream bed or flood plain, note rocks that do not occur in the local area that must have been "robbed" from the land further upstream.
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Paine, Thomas O. (1921–1992)
In 1985 the White House chose Thomas Paine as chair of a National Commission on Space to prepare a report on the future of space exploration. Since leaving NASA 15 years earlier, Paine had been a tireless spokesman for an expansive view of what should be done in space. The Paine Commission took almost a year to prepare its report, largely because it solicited public input in hearings throughout the United States. The Commission report, Pioneering the Space Frontier, published in May 1986, espoused "a pioneering mission for 21st-century America – to lead the exploration and development of the space frontier, advancing science, technology, and enterprise, and building institutions and systems that make accessible vast new resources and support human settlements beyond Earth orbit, from the highlands of the Moon to the plains of Mars." The report also contained a "Declaration for Space" that included a rationale for exploring and settling the Solar System and outlined a long-range space program for the United States.
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Picked up my new X3 Last Night
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Sand Beige Nevada Leather
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High Gloss Roof Rails
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Thanks to everyone here who've been so helpful.
bmwlvr60, congrats! Post some pictures of your new X3 when you have a chance. My wife will be going with Deep Sea Blue but with the Oyster interior. The M-sport package is being considered.
Congrats and the very best of luck with your new ride. Post pics.
Congrats to of the most exited man on the earth today. Enjoy. Blue would have been my first choice, if I didn't own a blue X3 for the past 8 years.
Thanks everyone. Will post pics soon.
Congrats, Blue is my next one.
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OP, congrats (again). Disregard my previous request for the equipment list. However, can you post some pictures of the interior. I would like to see the beige with the M-sport. Oyster most likely will be the color my wife orders but she is also interested in beige. Thanks.
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Bmwlvr60, thank you for posting the interior pictures. Again, beautiful X3 and congrats.
Can you confirm for me where you have both the M-sport and Cold Weather Pkg I, does the heated steering wheel remain? From other posts that I have read, I believe it does. This will be my wife's primary vehicle and believe it or not the heated steering wheel is a "must have" for her.
Did you rent the GMC for the space? I suspect that for extended trips I would do the same (2 adults, 2 kids 2 dogs).
No dogs.
Nice ride! I think the Sienna wood goes great with the Sahara Beige. I couldn't do beige because I have trouble even keeping light clothes clean :)
Review of my X3 10 months after pick up:
I have to first say that I've never driven a more fun SUV in my life! WOW, never driven the Porsche SUV, but other than that one and the X5, I can't imagine anything that compares.
Dynamic Handling Package makes the driving experience. Putting it into Sports Mode and with DHP, it roars like a lion.
M sport- I just love the looks
H-K sound; must have. It is a very good under $1000 investment.
4 Cylinder engine. For some of you out there, it's not for you. I do think for the enthusiasts, and power cravers stay away. For most coming from another brand's SUV I do think you need to test drive it. We're getting- my wife's primary ride- mid 30 mpgs on the highway.
19" wheels just look nicer with this vehicle IMHO.
Huge sunroof lets lots of light in. Rarely have the glass open, but rarely have the shade closed.
X3 is not too small, but not too big. More luxurious looking than the X1, and not too big like the X5. Kids are teenagers now, so don't cart as much around anymore.
NAV/Seat warmers/Sport seats all nice.
Love the Deep Sea Blue color- much easier to keep clean than the blacks.
Sand Beige- wish the carpets were black. We have black all weather mats, but the carpet gets dirty fairly easily. Wife wanted a light colored interior.
Wife didn't want HUD- have it in my 5 Series and wish we had it in the X3.
Is not having a glove compartment with a lock a German car thing? Or is it a Japanese car thing to have one?
My X3 and 5 Series don't have one. Every Japanese car I owned had one.
The arm rest in my 5er can be locked, but the storage space is tiny. The point of having a locking glove compartment with a trunk lock inside, is to be able to valet the car and give them the key or fob that won't open the glove box or trunk. This way shopping bags and other valuable may be stored safely.
How about the handy storage box to the left of the steering wheel? Another opportunity to have a safe spot to store valuables- if it came with a lock.
Thieves, for the most part, like to be able to grab and run quickly. Please don't make the "it's not a safe afterall" argument.
How is the sound system in 2014 5er compared to x3 prem sound. I had 2013 3 series loaner and it had a very mice base sound system .... Prob better than my x3 prem sound.
The Terrain is narrower than the X3 but otherwise about the same size. I would have gotten a Durango, Expedition, or a bigger Jimmy like the Acadia -- much larger inside for all the "stuff". A note about "terrible ride" - in almost all cases it is horrible tire pressure levels. I don't know who they have checking the tires at the rental places but it must be the same guy. Fill it up until it is rock hard then move on to the next car. But only on one side (the one facing the boss) just forget about the off side.:rofl: If I am going to do driving of any significant distance in my rental I check all four tires as soon as I can after getting the car. Tire checking has other advantages too -- found what could only be a slash in one tire that surely would have blown. Took the car right back and got another one.:angel:
Just a thought. Could be wrong.
My 2014 X3 has a lockable glove box, you just use the physical key inside the fob. I'm amazed the 2013's didn't have it.
My '11 X3 35i has a lockable glove box.
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Brushing the teeth is very important in the prevention of gum disease, plaque and tooth decay. Teeth should be brushed twice a day to remove bits of food left between them. Many people think that brushing the teeth is very simple. Some strokes over here and another over there. The fact is; there is a proper way even in brushing the teeth. Brushing too light can leave bacteria that cause plaque, gum disease and bad breath. Brushing too hard also has consequences because it can damage our teeth. It scrapes away the protective enamel which makes our teeth strong.
The type of tooth brush we use is also important. For the removal of plaque and debris in between teeth, we should use a soft bristled brush with small heads to reach all areas of the mouth. A toothbrush should be changed every three months or when it shows signs of wear, whichever comes first. It should also be change or replaced after a cold because germs can accumulate or be trapped in the bristles which can lead to infection again. There are two kinds of toothbrush in the market today, the manual and the electric toothbrush.
There are also different kinds of toothpaste for different conditions of the teeth. There are toothpastes designed for cavities, gingivitis, tartar, teeth with stains and sensitive teeth. A dentist should be consulted for the right kind of toothpaste to be used.
Steps in brushing the teeth:
1. Rinse toothbrush - The toothbrush should be rinsed before using. This is done so that germs that accumulated since the last use can be removed.2. Put toothpaste - Put a pea sized blob of toothpaste on the tooth brush for adults and just a smear for children.3. Brushing the teeth - The toothbrush should be slightly angled to the gums. Brush the teeth in small circular movements across the entire teeth making sure that the front and back are covered. Again, do not apply too much pressure on the toothbrush because it can damage the gums and scrape off some protective enamel. To clean the back part of the front teeth, use an up and down movement using the top of the brush. It is also important to thoroughly clean the back part of the teeth.4. Brush the tongue - Brushing the tongue is also important because bacteria can also accumulate here that cause bad breath.5. Spit out the toothpaste - After brushing, spit out the toothpaste. If you can do away with rinsing don't rinse, it is better to leave the residue of the toothpaste on the teeth to give added protection.6. Floss and mouthwash - Use floss once a day to be sure that there is nothing left in between the teeth. Also use a mouthwash for added protection.
Even if brushing is done properly, a dentist should also be consulted at least twice a year.
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* TSX down 126.27 points, or 0.81 percent, at 15,398.55 * Eight of 10 main index sectors decline * Valeant tumbles 7.4 percent after cutting outlook By John Tilak TORONTO, July 31 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index declined on Thursday as Argentina's default kindled worries about the stability of the economic recovery in the region and shares of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International fell after the company cut its outlook. Further, geopolitical tensions remained high as Russia announced measures to try to counter U.S. And European sanctions over Ukraine. The benchmark TSX, which has been one of the strongest performers among global stock indices this year, pulled back after hitting a record high in the previous session. Argentina defaulted for the second time in 12 years after hopes for a midnight deal with holdout creditors were dashed. Investors tried to gauge the effect of the news on broader financial markets and economies beyond Argentina, and the uncertainty resulted in a spike in volatility. "It's a destabilizing event. It's a wake-up call to investors that there are still pretty significant risks in some areas of the emerging markets, including Argentina," said Andrew Pyle, senior wealth advisor and portfolio manager at ScotiaMcLeod. "The contagion effect of this event is still unclear, and that's what investors are going to be wrestling with today and into the weekend," he added. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was down 126.27 points, or 0.81 percent, at 15,398.55. Eight of the 10 main sectors on the index were in the red. Shares of energy producers gave back 1.7 percent. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd lost 1.7 percent to C$48.05, and Talisman Energy Inc fell 2.7 percent to C$11.54. Suncor Energy Inc reported a drop in second-quarter profit late on Wednesday, and its shares shed 2.1 percent to C$44.82. Valeant, embroiled in a battle to take over Botox-maker Allergan Inc, cut its full-year profit and revenue forecasts to reflect the sale of its rights to several skincare products. The stock tumbled 7.4 percent to C$127.32. Open Text Corp reported on Wednesday a better-than-expected 42 percent jump in quarterly revenue, largely driven by higher demand for its cloud services. Shares of the business software maker shot up 14.6 percent to C$60.69. (Editing by Chris Reese)


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Press junkets–in which movie studios fly journalists to L.A. to participate in movie screenings and roundtable interviews–can be the most ethically tricky element of a film writer's job. After all, can you truly analyze a film objectively after having been wined, dined, and treated like a princess by a studio that's counting on good reviews? Because of the nature of junkets, The Onion tends only to accept them when it has a truly important question to ask a specific group of people. In the case of the junket for Idle Hands, that question revolved around how the cast and crew perceived 1994's Leprechaun 2, Idle Hands director Rodman Flender's previous feature film. Here's what the gang had to say about that movie in particular, and about Leprechaun-mania in general.
Rodman Flender (director)
The Onion: As the director of one of the Leprechaun films, did you feel it was a mistake to send the leprechaun into outer space in Leprechaun 4?
Rodman Flender: Leprechauns are everywhere. If you can send John Glenn into outer space, why not also send a 400-year-old leprechaun?
O: Well, maybe there was a leprechaun that stowed away onboard and was with him on his trip back to outer space.
RF: Maybe.
Suzanne Todd (producer)
Onion: Now, before you hired Rodman Flender to do this film, did you watch Leprechaun 2?
Suzanne Todd: Well, yes, we did. But I think what impressed us more was his background with Roger Corman, and that he directed a really funny episode of Dawson's Creek that sort of spoofed all those sort of films, like Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer.
Jessica Alba (star)
The Onion: Have you seen Leprechaun 2?
Jessica Alba: No, I haven't.
O: But once you were offered this film, didn't you think, "Gee, maybe I should see Leprechaun 2, as it will give me valuable insight into Rodman Flender, with whom I'll be working"?
JA: Well, you know, I worked with Rodman in the film, and I know that it's his vision and his movie, and I think the film is great, and that he did a really good job.
Elden Henson (star)
The Onion: You're a big fan of movies. Did you see Leprechaun 2 in order to prepare for your role in Idle Hands?
Elden Henson: You know, I think I did see Leprechaun 2. At the time, I don't think I knew whether it was Leprechaun 2 or the first Leprechaun.
O: Maybe I can help you out, then. In the film that you saw, did the leprechaun go around killing people?
EH: I haven't seen the whole thing. I only saw maybe a couple minutes of it.
O: But you saw enough that you were able to say, "Whoever directed this film is an auteur! This man has a vision."
EH: See, I didn't even know that he did Leprechaun 2. But when I met with him, he seemed so excited about the film. He had the enthusiasm of a kid in a candy store.
O: He was still excited about having directed Leprechaun 2? So, he was like, "Guess what, everyone? I totally directed Leprechaun 2! That movie's great! Let's all go watch it again now!"
EH: No, he was really excited about this film.
Seth Green (star)
The Onion: To prepare for your role in Idle Hands, did you go see Rodman Flender's last film, Leprechaun 2?
Seth Green: You know, what's actually pretty horrific is that one of the Leprechaun moviesI'm not sure if it was one, two, or three, but one of themwas playing at the Sunset 5 Theater as a midnight movie, and we went in there and watched for about five minutes. And we said, "God, this is just so fucking horrible." So we went and saw something else. It was just so fucking bad. He goes to Vegas! What a shitty movie! [Fortunately for Flender, that was Leprechaun 3. ed.]
O: So, it was sort of like Jason Takes Manhattan?
SG: Now, that was a wasted fucking title. It wasn't like Jason Takes Manhattan; it's more like he just took a fucking ferry. It would have been awesome to have seen him actually, like, on a subway. But he's not! I was so disappointed. It's rare that you're ever that disappointed in a film, but, man, that sucked.


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FDA Panel Backs J&J Diabetes Drug
WASHINGTON—A federal advisory panel backed a proposed Johnson & Johnson diabetes drug amid concerns about potential cardiovascular risks and less benefit in patients with impaired kidneys.
J&J is seeking U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of a drug called canagliflozin, to treat type 2 diabetes, the common form of the disease.
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Producer Shawty Redd Found Not Guilty of Murder
Hip-hop producer Shawty Redd has been cleared of murder charges.
The Atlanta beatsmith, born Demetrius Lee Stewart, was found not guilty of murder following a 2010 New Year's Day shooting of a man named Damon Martin, reports MTV News. The "Who Dat" creator was also found not guilty of lesser charges.
The trial began on Monday (October 31) and concluded on Wednesday, with Judge Wade Crumbly clearing the producer of all charges related to Martin's death on Thursday. "The defense [in the trial] was clearly self-defense," Redd's attorney Ashutosh Joshi told MTV News. "We argued that Redd's life was threatened both verbally and physically, and this occurred in his home and that he shot this gentleman as a result of that."
Shawty Redd was arrested January 1, 2010 after an early morning shooting at his Hampton, Georgia, home. According to reports, Redd and Martin were involved in a physical dispute which ended when Redd shot and killed Martin, who was described as an "acquaintance." Stewart called police himself to report the occurrence.
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Finally the tuberculous tissue breaks down and liquefies, resulting in the formation of a cold abscess.
The sides of the face, and round the eyes, are bare and tuberculous.
We're tuberculous as a family, and the knee will probably turn out tuberculous.
The tuberculous ulcer is described in the chapter on ulcers.
Formerly the diagnosis of tuberculous inflammation of the spine in its beginning stages was very uncertain.
Six wards are reserved for tuberculous cases, who have their own special nurses.
Showing the survival of tuberculous stock by accession of strength from the normal.
Those which most fixed our attention were the confluent, the roseate, the tuberculous, and the erysipelatous.
The young man was now suffering from the fever which is the sure symptom of the approaching end in all tuberculous complaints.
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We compared cui-ui (Chasmistes cujus) recruitment from two reaches of the Truckee River with histories of severe erosional downcutting caused by a decline in Pyramid Lake surface elevation. In 1975, Marble Bluff Dam (MBD) was constructed 5 kilometers upstream of the extant mouth of the Truckee River to stabilize the upstream reach of the river; the downstream reach of the river remained unstable and consequently unsuitable for cui-ui recruitment. By the early 2000s, there was a decrease in the Truckee River's slope from MBD to Pyramid Lake after a series of wet years in the 1990s. This was followed by changes in river morphology and erosion abatement. These changes led to the question as to cui-ui recruitment potential in the Truckee River downstream of MBD. In 2012, more than 7,000 cui-ui spawners were passed upstream of MBD, although an indeterminate number of cui-ui spawned downstream of MBD. In this study, we compared cui-ui recruitment upstream and downstream of MBD during a Truckee River low-flow year (2012). Cui-ui larvae emigration to Pyramid Lake began earlier and ended later downstream of MBD. A greater number of cui-ui larvae was produced downstream of MBD than upstream. This also was true for native Tahoe sucker (Catostomus tahoensis) and Lahontan redside (Richardsonius egregius). The improved Truckee River stability downstream of MBD and concomitant cui-ui recruitment success is attributed to a rise in Pyramid Lake's surface elevation. A decline in lake elevation may lead to a shift in stream morphology and substrate composition to the detriment of cui-ui reproductive success as well as the reproductive success of other native fishes.
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