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Topic: Highlights from the 2012 DIA Patient Advocate Fellowship Program.
Philadelphia, Program theme: Collaborate to innovate
DIA functions as facilitator by linking disease to biotech and industry. The Association connects all constituents involved in the process of bringing a therapy to market, i.e. medical diagnostic and device companies, technology and service providers, patient organizations, and more.
Keynote speaker Dean Kamen, Founder and President of DEKA Research and Development Corporation. Dean received numerous technology awards for cutting edge innovations including medical devices; he has been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Quote: "I am always excited to address representatives from the healthcare community. These innovators are on the cutting edge of breakthroughs in the biomedical and pharmaceutical fields." He addressed negative issues with FDA approval; in this case a medical device (bionic arm) which, although not perfect, allowed the patient to gain some physical independence. It had been denied originally and then subsequently denied on appeal.
Partnering for Impact in Global Health was chaired by the Director of Global Policy and Advocacy, for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Although, they are in possession of my business card, it is unlikely that we will hear from them, as they focus on low and middle income countries with global health issues. Am I disappointed? Absolutely, I am.
FDA representative of the office of special health issues commented that in order to balance the clinical trial with the investment public the need for patient input in these developments have become increasingly more demanding. This prompted the outreach for Advisory Committee Meetings Patient Representatives. These representatives represent the patient's voice. (Our Percy is in the process of being approved for one of these committees.)
In the first fifty years FDA focused on purity of drugs only; pharmaceutical companies only had to demonstrate that a product was safe. Today, the drug review process in the United States is recognized worldwide as the gold standard. Drugs must undergo a rigorous evaluation of safety, quality, and effectiveness before they can be sold.
It takes over $350 million and on the average 12 years for a new drug to the pharmacy shelf. After the development of the drug by a company, it undergoes about 3 ½ years of laboratory testing. Only then an application can be filed with the FDA to test the drug on humans. Interestingly, only 1 in 1000 compounds tested in laboratories ever make it to the testing in humans.
Under pressure from the AIDS activist, the FDA in 1992 initiated a Fast Track or accelerated drug approval for drugs designed to life-threatening diseases.
Of importance to us is the ensuing Orphan Drug Designation Program which, provides status to drugs and biologics which are defined as those intended for the safe and effective treatment, diagnosis or prevention of rare diseases/disorders that affect fewer than 200,000 people in the U.S., or that affect more than 200,000 persons but are not expected to recover the costs of developing and marketing a treatment drug.
It is widely recognized that the US is falling behind in research and development of new drugs whereas China and India are excelling. It is predicted that both, China and India will surpass the US within the next few years, as these countries are less hampered by government regulations .
The need for human involvement in clinical trials was emphasized, as at present only 30 % of patients are enrolled in clinical trials. Patients often are skeptical and many times are under informed or misinformed as to the value of clinical trial participation. The declaration of Helsinki obligates sponsors and research professionals to provide study results. You may read the disclosures on Clinicaltrials.gov.
Clinical Trial Studies conducted in Europe and the US basically are identical.
We understand that we need to collaborate globally; that
Industry, institutions, advocates need to work together by emphasizing the benefits and present clear incentives as to why patients should participate in clinical trials. Patient information should include additional screening during trial and cost reimbursement should be addressed.
It is my personal opinion that clinical trials mainly are bilogical studies however; participants may benefit from a drug not yet approved for the general public. Patients need to be made aware of how drugs are approved; how their trial participation impacts the patient community globally and how it can provide the platform for a possible cure of this disease.
Conclusion: communication prior to enrollment in a clinical trial must be improved upon - cost to patient needs to be eliminated - patients should be fully informed of outcome of clinical trial (it is your right.)
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Dark Knight and Gotham's City greatest Super-Villains.
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Malaysia Airports today launched its first ever home-to-gate and fast-track airport experience service, KUL VIP Access at KL International Airport (KLIA) earlier this afternoon which makes available VIP travel to all its passengers travelling internationally. KUL VIP Access - an airport-airline collaboration - is part of its total airport experience initiative as outlined in the company's five-year business plan, Runway to Success 2020 (RtS2020). It is aimed at driving the enhancement of service level and customer experience through a unique offering in line with its mission to provide joyful experience.
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Top Food Discoveries in KLIA & klia2
What's your fancy? Heaven-sent Nasi Lemak? Very 'lemak' Curry Laksa? Irresistible Chicken Rice? Finger-licking good Lamb Rack? Find them all at KLIA and klia2 with the fantastic food review by Friedchillies! Yes, the much awaited list is out!
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Premier Access Lounge
A place to relax and unwind before the flight departure. A light refreshment will be served throughout the day, free internet and Wi-Fi access. The Guest Service Agent is available to assist on booking request.
Coach Returns with New Look
A New Look, New Feel and a Whole New Collection. Make it Your Next Destination. Visit Us at Level 1, South Zone, Satellite Building, KLIA.
Killiney Kopitiam
Take a walk back to the good old days, where you have a chance to enjoy food and beverages prepared In traditional way. Now open at International Departure, gate L, #klia2
Travel Gets Precious with Bvlgari
Take the luxury of the new Goldea fragrance from Bvlgari with you as you traverse the globe, with a complimentary 15ml travel spray that comes with every purchase of USD200 or more worth of Bvlgari fragrances. Get yours at The Zon outlets, klia2. Terms and conditions apply.
Reflect on Beauty with Bvlgari
In conjunction with the launch of Goldea, the new fragrance from Bvlgari, receive a luxurious Beauty Mirror with every purchase of Bvlgari Goldea EDP (50ml). While stocks last, only at The Zon duty-free outlets, klia2.
Noodlelicious Now Open
Eat, Chill & Travel. Noodlelicious @ Now open at klia2. We are ready for lift off :)
MCM now open
German luxury purveyor MCM just opened a sleek new stand-alone store in the Satellite Building of KLIA. Come and check them out.
Jo Malone, the British bespoke fragrances for him and her has arrived. Select a classic fragrance or layer to create your signature scent. Freshen a rich floral with a citrus zing or add spice for warm allure. Create the scent you desire. Find us at Satellite Building, KLIA to get scent-sational!
High-end clothing line for men & women, known for leather shoes, coats & accessories, plus apparel. Open now at Satellite Building, KLIA.
Flight Club is a restaurant that emphasises on natural dining experience. Small touches, such as our restaurant menu used wooden clipboard to echo the experience. Open now at Satellite Building, KLIA.
A New Starbuck's Has Landed!
Get your coffee buzz at the newest Starbuck's outlet, now brewing at Contact Pier, KLIA. Come on down for a relaxing time with your favourite beverage, complimentary WiFi and a comfortable ambience. Perfect for those long airport waits! Visit us now.
Whether you're flying or not, you can now enjoy greater heights of shopping, minus the worries! While you get absorbed in our wide range of duty-free good, we absorb the GST so you get even more value for your spending. Drop by the Zon outlets at KLIA, klia2 and Skypark Subang Terminal Airport for a fuss-free, duty-free, GST-free experience!
Shop GST-Free at The Zon
Now, there's one less thing to worry about when you shop at The Zon Duty Free; we're officially GST free! Get into the Zon at KLIA, klia2 and Penang International Airport now and get more for 6% less!
Keep your baggage protected
At klia2, we have just what you need to keep your baggage protected to ensure your baggage will stay safe from the wear and tear of travel. Excel Wrap & Go is available in the Public concourse, Level 3, klia2.
NO GST for Perfumes & Cosmetics Products
Head into Eraman at klia2 and pay no GST! Applicable at ERAMAN International Departure & Arrival Emporium, klia2.
Beauty and the Boutique
Malaysia's very first Giorgio Armani Beauty Boutique is here in KLIA! The new boutique offers a full range of Giorgio Armani fragrance, makeup and skin care products. To commemorate the opening, passengers will receive a complimentary gift with every makeup consultation. So head down to Colours & Fragrances, Satellite Building, KLIA.
Hot food at Hot Wok
The "Hot Wok flavour" is all about the taste and essence imparted during the stir-frying process. Cooked, seasoned, stirred and tossed over a high flame, your dish is served to you hot on the plate. Visit Hot Wok at International Departure, Level 3, klia2.
No GST at be DUTY FREE
It pays to shop at be DUTY FREE at International Departure, Skybridge, klia2
Local Delicacies @ Grandmama's, now open!
Traditional Malaysian cuisine at its best and finest forms. Grandmama's serves a delightful array of the country's finest, from nasi lemak to curry fish head and hakka fried rice, it's a treat for tourists and locals alike at KLIA!
Sunglass Hut is now open!
Sunglass Hut offers the latest designer brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace. Sunglass Hut is now available at Main Terminal Building, Level 5, KLIA
Noodle & Yong Tau Foo is now open!
There is nothing better to silence hunger pangs, than a steaming bowl of noodles. A choice of the classic prawn mee, curry mee and tomyam mee. Slurp up a storm at the Urban Food Court at International Departure, Level 3, klia2.
DFZ Perfumes & Cosmetics is now open at klia2!
Shopping with us in ZON Duty Free comes with retail therapy, a favourite of many! Our team at ZON Duty Free continues to seek the newest gift ideas - for loved ones and friends or even for you. We have expanded our range of world renowned duty free liquor, tobacco and a vast array of international brands of chocolates, perfume and cosmetics.
Taste Of India is now open at klia2!
Enjoy the most authentic Indian cuisine and fall in love with the exotic spices which create distinct and individual flavor for every dish. Still wondering what's for dinner? Come - indulge your senses at Taste of India.
Have a very, Merry BONIA Christmas!
It's the time for joy and time for cheer – but most of all, finely crafted premium leather gifts to give from BONIA. Come check out our dazzling window display, all festively decorated in the spirit of the season! Located at Level 5, Departure Hall, Main Terminal Building, KLIA.
Jstore at KLIA. NOW OPEN for the elegantly chic.
Finally, a store featuring beautiful designs and couture pieces for the modern, sophisticated lady is here. Make use of your waiting time by shopping at our newly opened Jstore by Jovian Mandagie. Located at Domestic Level, Gate A, KLIA.
Hamleys brings joy for the whole family at KLIA
Established in London in 1760, William Hamleys famous toy shop has quickly developed an international reputation for choice, quality and innovation. Now, Hamleys opens its latest outlet at Satellite Building, Passenger Level, Level 1, KLIA.
Burger King makes a grand entrance at klia2
Drop by Burger King for its world-renowned flame-grilled taste. Now at International Departure, Level 3, Satellite, klia2.
The Chicken Rice Shop flies into klia2
The quick service restaurant that offers a comfortable cozy environment, serving you traditionally prepared steamed, roasted, honey barbecued and braised chicken – is now available at International Departure, Level 3, Satellite, klia2.
klia2 welcomes the arrival of Timepieces
New Timepieces outlets are now open to all, displaying some of the latest, most trendy watches from a variety of renowned brands. Exclusively at International Departure, Level 2, Pier Q, klia2.
Thomas Sabo is now open
Feast your eyes on the diverse collection of sterling silver jewellery, charms, watches and accessories for men and women at Thomas Sabo. Now open for business at the International Departure Satellite, Level 2, klia2.
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FORMER professional Wayne Perske will make his tournament comeback two years after enduring a harrowing stint in a Japanese prison on drug charges.
Perske will tee-up in Thursday's first round of the Victorian PGA Championship at Creswick near Ballarat, hoping it will signal the start of his comeback to the Australasia Tour.
The 38-year-old spent 25 days in a Japanese prison and was given an 18-month suspended sentence in 2010 after being caught in possession of a small amount of cocaine.
Without status on any tour, Perske was forced to pre-qualify for the event but showed he still has what it takes by sinking a hole in one in practice at the Forest Resort - something he hopes will be an omen to a new beginning.
''It has been a little bit awkward being back here; a lot of the guys I don't know but they know me,'' Perske said about his return.
''There are lots of new faces, which is great, but the old faces have welcomed me back so it's a nice feeling to have some support.''
After being banned from the Japan Tour, Perske was also handed an undisclosed penalty from the Australian PGA and decided to walk away from the game to pursue a career in real estate.
''I had no interest in playing golf for a good 18 months after my incident but watching some of my mates and my brother-in-law last summer was the catalyst to get me back,'' he said. ''I thought, I may as well have a go. I've set up a couple of businesses outside golf, but it's not my passion.''
Perske, a father of two, has previously revealed how he dabbled a few other times while playing in Japan.
''It became an easy escape route for me and a better way to relax because it didn't come with a hangover,'' he said in 2011. ''It seems ridiculous now and unbelievably stupid when I think about the risks I was taking.''
Now the Queenslander said he hoped to mentor young golfers about the potential pitfalls and to ''make sure they don't go down the path I did''. "The whole situation was a complete regret,'' he said. ''I'd give my left arm to go back and play and have those opportunities again.
''But it is what it is and I can't take it back. So I just have to roll with it.
''But if I can turn it into a positive for someone else, then that's great.
"My goal now is to give back to the game a little bit.
''I'd like to take some of the young guys aside at some time and start a mentoring program."


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Payments start-up Stripe is betting that retailers will leap at the chance to sell to an international audience, if only a company like Stripe were there to make it easier.
The company, run by Irish brothers John and Patrick Collison, is launching a feature allowing sellers who use its platform to price their goods in more than 130 currencies. Stripe takes a fee for the conversion, but handles the paperwork and bank transfers that can make cross-currency a hassle. Read more


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Photo Flash: First Look at Alice Ripley, and More in A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS
New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo presents A Civil War Christmas, written by Paula Vogel and directed by Tina Landau. Performances of this holiday-themed work began Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at 7pm at NYTW, 79 East 4 Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue. Opening night is scheduled for tonight, December 4 at 7pm. A Civil War Christmas is scheduled to run through Sunday, December 30.
BroadwayWorld brings you production shots below!
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel weaves a rich tapestry of a beleaguered and divided nation, war-weary and desperate for goodwill, on a blustery Christmas Eve in 1864. Through the personal stories and struggles of a wide range of historical figures and fictional characters – from the President's wife to runaway slaves, Union and Confederate soldiers to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Walt Whitman – we learn that, for all their differences, one thing is clear: the yearning for peace cuts across religious and class divisions, color lines and, of course, the Mason-Dixon Line.
At once familiar and freshly re-imagined, the story of that winter night is alive with history, hope and humanity. Vividly staged by director Tina Landau and infused throughout with traditional carols and period music, A Civil War Christmas takes a sprawling new look at the seemingly intractable challenges we once faced to see how far we've come as a nation and how far we still have to go.
The cast of A Civil War Christmas includes De'adre Aziza, Sumaya Bouhbal, K. Todd Freeman, Chris Henry, Rachel Spencer Hewitt, Antwayn Hopper, Jonathan-David, Karen Kandel, Sean Allan Krill, Alice Ripley, and Bob Stillman.
The music supervision and arrangements for A Civil War Christmas are by Daryl Waters; the musical director is Andrew Resnick; scenic design is by James Schuette; costume design is by Toni Leslie James; lighting design is by Scott Zielinski; sound design is by Jill BC Du Boff; production stage manager is Lori Lundquist.
Chris Henry, Bob Stillman, Sean Allan Krill; Company
Chris Henry, Bob Stillman, Sean Allan Krill
Sean Allan Krill, Sumaya Bouhbal, Antwayn Hopper, Bob Stillman, Rachel Spencer Hewitt, Alice Ripley
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A musical based on the life story of the most improbable pop star in history is on its way to Australia.
The jukebox musical I Dreamed a Dream is based on the story of Susan Boyle, the 51-year-old Scottish singer who rose from obscurity to bestsellerdom via a runner-up finish on the British TV talent show Britain's Got Talent in 2009.
The musical is named after the song from Les Miserables that Boyle sang in her audition on the show. The video of that performance has been watched more than 108 million times on YouTube
According to the promotional material, the musical tells Boyle's story "from her humble beginnings of being born into a large working-class family, and sharing a three-bedroomed council house with a family of 10 . . . to where she is today – a global star and an inspiration to millions – a woman who beat the odds and changed the way the world looked at people".
The show was created by Alan McHugh and Elaine C. Smith, a 54-year-old Scottish actress and comedian who also plays Boyle and sings her songs in the show. She will play Boyle in the Australian season.
I Dreamed A Dream premiered in Newcastle, England, in March and will open in Australia at Her Majesty's in Melbourne on May 31 before moving to Sydney's Theatre Royal from July 4.
Boyle herself has been known to make an appearance at the end of performances of the musical in Britain to sing a couple of songs, and there is a strong likelihood she will make a similar appearance at least for the Melbourne premiere.
One character who sadly won't be appearing is Simon Cowell. Despite playing a central role in Boyle's ascension as a judge on the show, the evil genius of the pop industry plays no part in the stage version of her story.
Tickets are on sale from Monday, November 26. So now you know what to get the oldies for Christmas.


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'Night of Superstars' Comes to East Texas This Saturday at The Cascades [VIDEO]
When I was asked to be a part of an event called "Night of Superstars" I didn't realize what a phenomenal event it really is. The photo above is of Mitchell Smith, one of our East Texas Superstars. Mitchell is 9 years old and was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at age 2, Muscular Dystrophy at age 5, and earlier this year with Type 2 Diabetes.


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I want to pass data array 'myWorkout' to "play_workout.php". I want "play_workout.php" to open and display the contents of 'myWorkout' (for this example). (Once I see that this is working I will parse the data from myWorkout and write it back to a database).
I'm not getting any errors in firebug, but play_workout.php is not being opened nor is it capturing array 'myWorkout'.
Please advise if you've accomplished something like this. Thanks as always!
page workout_now.php

<button onClick="playWorkout()">Play Workout</button>

function playWorkout(){
var arr = $("#dropTargetframe > li").map(function(){
return $(this).attr('data-id');}).get();
var myRoutine = arr;
var myWorkout = new Array();
for (var i in myRoutine){
if (myRoutine[i])
//array appears like ["4", "5", "1", "4"]
var url = "http://localhost/RealCardio/play_workout.php";
$.get(url, myWorkout);
page play_workout.php
$arrayWorkout = json_decode($_REQUEST['myWorkout']);
What do you mean by that, that you don't see anything on the screen from the play_workout.php file?Or something else...
I am making progress, but still not quite there.Here is what I tweaked in javascript:
var myNewWorkout = new Array();
myNewWorkout = JSON.stringify(myWorkout);
myNewWorkout = encodeURIComponent(myWorkout);
var url = "http://localhost/RealCardio/play_workout.php";
$.get(url, myNewWorkout);
Here are the results that show up in the url (and firebug) when the playWorkout() button is clicked:GET http://localhost/RealCardio/play_workout.php?5%2C2%2C4 This is good news because it's passing the values I expected.
However, the browser is still not redirecting to play_workout.php, nor is it displaying the data from $arrayWorkout
$arrayWorkout = json_decode($_REQUEST['myNewWorkout'],true);
echo $arrayWorkout;
It doesn't because your understanding of what is supposed to happen is incorrect.
The web browser doesn't navigate to the play_workout.php page. Instead, $.get() sends the data to the play_workout.php page, and the response from that page is passed back as data to a success function.
This example from the $.get() documentation page helps to demonstrate how it is used.
$.get("test.php", function (data) {
alert("Data Loaded: " + data);
What would be the best method for what I am trying to accomplish?I appreciate your feedback.
If you want to leave page workout_now.php page and have a form submit its data so that the user end up at the play_workout.php page, you can do that with no scripting at all.
<form method="get" action="play_workout.php">

<input type="submit" value="Play workout">

That makes perfect sense, but I'm using a javascript function playWorkout() to build an array of needed data.The data needs to be passed to play_workout.php and then play_workout.php should be open to the user.
Maybe I need to think of a new way to do this.
Then look back to post #4 where the output of the php file is passed to the function, as the variable called data.


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Dog-friendly Longhoughton, 1 Beds & Ground Floor Facilities
Dating back to the 1840s, this charming stone-built, period cottage in the heart of Longhoughton makes a wonderful dog-friendly escape. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Alncroft is perfectly located for exploring this unspoilt county with your hound in tow.
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A week ago, on Friday, Nov. 6, John Wright posted this item on Instant Tea about the conviction of former Texas Congressman Tom DeLay on felony charges of money laundering for illegally funneling corporate dollars into Texas state legislative races in 2002, and how Travis County's lesbian district attorney, Rosemary Lehmberg, helped get that conviction.
Now comes word, from the Austin American-Statesman, that members of Texas' State Republican Executive Committee plan this weekend to consider a resolution calling on Gov. Rick Perry to pardon DeLay. The proposal — submitted by SREC member Clint Moore of Spring — was to be considered today by the SREC's Resolutions Committee and, if approved, then advance for consideration by the full SREC.
DeLay, in case you don't remember, represented a Houston-area House district from 1984 to 2005, and was known as one of Congress' most anti-gay members.
Although I was rather stunned to read that the SREC is considering calling on Perry to pardon DeLay, I guess I really shouldn't be surprised. After all, that's pretty much par for the course for the party whose state platform calls for LGBT people to be declared criminals.
The resolution uses the word "desperately" a lot in describing how former Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle Jones worked to get DeLay indicted, and calls the trial that culminated with DeLay's conviction "a mockery of a show trial." The resolution says Perry should grant DeLay a complete pardon on all charges "to end the absurd political circus and gross abuse of our judicial system by Earle and his successor, as well as the corrupt Democrat judges of that county," and concludes by calling on the Texas Legislature to "permanently eliminate the authority of the Travis County District Attorney's office to prosecute state and federal elected officials like Tom Delay, due to the grossly politicized environment of Travis County, as well as to devise a special prosecutor system for cases involving state and federal elected officials, to be overseen and administered jointly by the Attorney General and the Governor of Texas."
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These balls are real honed dark granite. You can really feel the age and density of the rock. Atomic Athletic does not sell concrete or any man made fake stone. Many of our customers talk about the holistic traditional training they do with our equipment and only the real thing will do for them.
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Labrador park is Canada's 'exquisite jewel'10 Jan 2011
Newfoundland and Labrador isn't your typical run-of-the-mill tourism destination. It's complex, ancient and multi-faceted. Nowhere is this fact more apparent than within Canada's 'exquisite jewel,' Torngat Mountains National Park. Read about one Toronto Sun reporter's unique experience. There's video too...
St. John's Time10 Jan 2011
St. John's Time is an 11-day festival taking in the Royal St. John's Regatta, the George Street Festival, the St. John's Downtown Buskers Festival and the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival. The festival starts in late July and goes until early August.
Thousands descend on George Street every year to take in the annual George Street Festival - one of the biggest and friendliest patio parties in the world. This event always precedes the Royal St. John's Regatta. The Royal St. John's Regatta is a 1-day event and is the oldest, longest running sporting event in North America! This 1-day festival draws in the vicinity of 60,000 people to Quidi Vidi Lake in the heart of St. John's to watch the races and to try their luck on various ticket spins, or just sit back and relax and take in the sights. This event is always the first Wednesday in August.
This Vancouver Sun article talks about a recently discovered cemetery in Cupids, NL, which is thought to be the oldest English burial ground in Canada. We also happen to have the oldest burial site in all of North America, located at L'Anse Amour, Labrador. It dates back 7,500 years — 3,000 years before the pyramids of Egypt.
Just back from: Newfoundland21 Oct 2010
CNN's travel reporter has been charmed by our "Viking history, stunning rocky landscapes and warm, welcoming locals." Read all about her experience exploring remote, wild and beautiful, Newfoundland and Labrador.
"It was the gun that helped England secure its first foothold in the future Canada four centuries ago…" A 400-year-old archeological find in North America's oldest colony, Cupids, NL, has got historians excited. Check out this Vancouver Sun article about discovering the 17th-century remains of the actual cannon site that helped England secure its first claim within what would become Canada.
Fogo Island's cultural revival4 Oct 2010
Fogo Island, already rich in culture and history, is in the middle of a creative evolution. This article in design magazine Azure features a dramatic feat of architecture that will have artists clamouring to tap into their Fogo muse.
"Hooked. On architecture. That's what you'll be feeling after the Fogo Island Arts colony is done with you." An article about the astonishingly creative architecture of the new Fogo Island resort and artist in residency development.
The love keeps pouring in for St. John's and NL. This travel feature appeared in Britain's widely read Daily Mail newspaper. It highlights some of the similarities between Newfoundlanders and their friends across the pond... most notably, an affinity for the longest running TV soap in the world...
The Rock's capital is rockin' again7 Sep 2010
Not that we ever stopped 'rockin,' but this Globe and Mail feature talks about something St. John's residents have known for a long time: our city is cutting edge when it comes to music, art, fashion, dining out and even doing business. St. John's rocks and it's the place to be!
Exploring Quidi Vidi Village26 Aug 2010
This feature in WestJet's Up! magazine whimsically explores the charming and scenic fishing village, Quidi Vidi, which flanks the base of Signal Hill, just a five-minute drive away from downtown St. John's... "The village is a little sheltered corner of the east coast, with a glimpse of the Atlantic Ocean from inside the gut..."
Torngat Mountains: Let the spirit move you20 Aug 2010
The Land of Spirits: This Globe and Mail feature is all about Canada's newest national park — Torngat Mountains National Park in Labrador. From polar bear sightings to ice bergs, all seen within one of the last untouched wilderness areas in the world, the experience was clearly an unforgettable one for the writer.
7 hottest summer destinations for 20105 Jul 2010
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Newfoundland and Labrador is becoming the place to be for foodies in North America. With fresh, diverse and daring menu offerings, our provincial cuisine is known as contemporary and cutting edge. Check out this Ottawa Citizen article exploring the range of tastes on offer.
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We've all made a mistake at our job.
For some of us, it's sending an email to the wrong person. For others, it's constantly confusing the University of Arizona with Arizona State.
And then, for a select few, it's pressing the button to sell commemorative T-shirts to a round of the NCAA Tournament that your school hasn't yet reached.
The University of Arizona bookstore's website was selling commemorative Elite Eight T-shirts on Tuesday, according to the the San Diego Union-Tribune. But there's one problem with that: The No. 1 seed Wildcats play the No. 4 seed San Diego State Aztecs on Thursday, with the winner advancing to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.
The bookstore eventually took down the shirt, but not before the Union-Tribune was able to snap a few screenshots. According to the Union Tribune, the shirt was posted with an ad that said: "The Wildcats had an amazing season and made it all the way into the Elite Eight. It may be the end of basketball season, but don't let it end your devotion. Show the Wildcats that you're proud of how hard our University fought. Cheer on the Wildcats, and Bear Down!"
But hey, here's hoping the UA bookstore actually gets to sell those shirts instead of shipping them off to kids in a third-world country.
UPDATE: UA BookStores regrets the error, apologizes
"The University of Arizona BookStores experienced an unintentional leak of a hidden web page that was never meant for public release. This page included designs created in preparation for March Madness, a common practice for most retailers. It was never for sale. The mistake does not reflect any assumptions about tournament outcomes and the UA BookStores sincerely regrets the error."


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University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Mark Nordenberg will pocket a 3.3 percent raise or $18,500 for the 2012-13 fiscal year, bringing his base annual compensation to $580,000.
Six other university officers will get raises ranging from 3.3 percent to 15 percent under a package the Compensation Committee of Pitt's board of trustees approved on Tuesday.
Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Patricia Beeson will see her annual salary jump $34,000 to $374,000; Executive Vice Chancellor and General Counsel Jerome Cochrane are up $18,000 to $493,000; Secretary of the Board of Trustees and Assistant Chancellor Jean B. Ferketish, gets an $8,000 hike to $216,000; Arthur Levine, Senior Vice Chancellor of Health Sciences and Dean of the School of Medicine gets a $25,500 boost to $787,500; Chief Financial Officer Arthur Ramicone gets $13,000 more to $357,000; and Chief Investment Officer Amy Marsh got the biggest cash increase of $53,000 to $405,000.
While trustees raised salaries, university officials struggle to balance the budget two years after a dramatic decline in state funding.
Tuition increased 3 percent this year after an 8.5 percent increase last year. Pitt introduced a variety of cost reductions, including a voluntary early retirement incentive program that resulted in the departure of 350 staffers, suspended admissions to three graduate programs and a consolidation of some administrative functions at two branch campuses.
Nordenberg, in his 18th year as chancellor, last year asked that his compensation be frozen at the 2010-11 level for 2011-12. Trustees Chairman Stephen R. Tritch said Nordenberg insisted his raise be kept to the lowest level among senior officers this year.
Some board members are concerned that it is too low. Tritch said an independent compensation consultant's study showed that Pitt's senior officers are paid less than those at similar institutions, "particularly given the seniority of most of its members and the extraordinary record of accomplishment that the team has helped to create."
Student reaction to the raises varied.
"It's sort of ridiculous," said Chelsea Eddington, 27, who is from the Poconos area. "I'm a graduate student. I make about $20,000 a year, and I have about $50,000 in undergraduate debt."
Business major Joel Yahner, 20, of Brockway said Pitt's leaders do a great job. "I'm just glad the chancellor isn't worrying about his pay," he said.
Nordenberg's 2011-12 base salary of $561,500 put him 40th in earnings in a recent survey of presidential compensation at 190 research universities published in the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Tritch said Nordenberg's base compensation does not include benefits. Pitt federal tax documents for 2010 — the most recent year available — revealed that Nordenberg collected housing and pension benefits valued at $133,544 that year.


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Are 2 Noncalcified Nodules In The Lung Cancer
On the 9th of August 2010, I had a chest x-ray which said I had a 5 mm nodular density projecting over the right 2nd anterior rib. The next day, I was sent for a CT scan of the chest without and with contrast. The report said that the lung windows does not demonstrate a 5 mm nodule in the right lung apex and represents an artifact of superimposed osseous and parenchymal elements. However, there are two tiny subpleural noncalcified nodular densities in the right lung. There is a 2 mm noncalcified nodule noted 4 mm from the pleural surfaces. Also in the right upper lobe anteriorly there is a 3 mm noncalcified nodular density 1 cm from the anterior pleural surfaces. The lungs are otherwise clear.
I am a 64 year old female. I have smoked for about 30 years with 10 cigarettes daily. What are the chances that these 2 nodules are really granulomas or might this be early stage cancer. Also, 6 months seems like a long time to me for a follow/up CT scan. If I stop smoking, is there any chance that these nodules will go away?
A follow/up CT scan of the chest is recommended in 6 months. I await your expertise.
Impression: 5 mm nodule is not identified in superior aspect of right upper lobe. Chest x-ray represents an artiface of superimposed osseous and parenchymal structures. There are 2 very small noncalcified pulmonary nodules in the right lung as described, most likely post inflammatory granulomas.
Nodules smaller than 5mm have a <5% chance of being cancer even in a smoker. These are usually followed with a chest CT in 6 months. They are unlikely to grow significantly before that. Too frequent CT's can also lead to more radiation exposure.
Stopping smoking may not make the nodules go away, but it will decrease your risk of cancer.
I hope this helps.
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XFX's Radeon HD 5770, A Look At The 5770 Revision 2 Coolerby Ryan Smith on 1/5/2010 12:00 AM EST
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dvijaydev46 - Thursday, January 07, 2010 - linkIt would have been better if the new cooler was tested after overclocking it. Anyways, my HR03 Rev A is waiting for a 5770. Reply
Herdwick - Friday, January 08, 2010 - linkIf the case was well ventilated there might have been negative air pressure inside the case. Aiflow through the Pheonix fan might be reduced if it is fighting against the case and power supply exhaust fans. It would be interesting to know if the extra heat dumped into the case by the Rev2 cooler had any effect on case/CPU temps. Reply
mindless1 - Monday, January 11, 2010 - linkTYpical PC axial fans do not maintain much pressure, if it is a negatively pressurized case it isn't going to effect temperatures as much as you might suspect, particularly with the Phoenix squirrel cage (centrifugal) fan which does maintain pressure far better than axial case or PSU fans do.
Issues with video cards dumping their heat into a case are mostly urban myths. IF the case ventilation is that bad, either cooler won't matter much relative to what the real problem is in the cooling subsystem.
dvijaydev46 - Thursday, January 07, 2010 - linkIt would have been better if the new cooler was tested after overclocking it. Anyways, my HR03 Rev A is waiting for a 5770. Reply
jabber - Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - linkI have the MK2 cooler on my 5770 but I cant get the temps to go above 55c at full load.
Most odd.
What really stresses a GPU to really give it a hard time? Reply
AznBoi36 - Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - linkOCCT / Furmark are the best at this. Reply
marc1000 - Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - linkor runnning a game that is not CPU-bound with heavy settings on the graphics. I like DevilMayCry 4, as it runs light on the CPU (below 30%) but if I turn 4xAA it can tax the 5770 to 100% GPU utilization.
in this case, on a hot day, my board will reach 77º C (this is the max I've seen on my board, but I never ran Furmark to see the absolut maximum).
anyway I've read some rummors that the Rev2 cooler will not go above 55º C on a "normal load" (running games, and not Furmark). maybe this is the case, Ryan tested with Furmark. can you please confirm it to us, Ryan? do you have a load example with a game running too? Reply
Kaleid - Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - linkout with the old fan, and in with a 120mm fan. Just use zip ties. 800rpm should do. Reply
dukeariochofchaos - Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - linkI wonder about the phoenix on the 5800 series, do you think an aftermarket fan would work better?
Also, is it possible to cram a better fan inside of the phoenix? Reply
Kaleid - Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - linkI would get an Arctic Cooling S1 rev B. It has to be slightly modified though, have to bend the fins of the cooler a bit, which is easy.
VRM cooling might be more difficult though.
A 150w card might need a 1000rpm to cool it down.. not sure. Never had above 110w Reply
marc1000 - Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - linkI don't believe it is possible to change the fan on the Phoenix-like style coolers... you could however blow some cold air to help the fan, and that is what I will do to my case in about one month (I will cut a 8cm x 2cm hole, and put two low-rpm 4cm fans to push air directly above the gpu air entrance). Reply
SorinNita - Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - linkYour post was interesting but a little to short and with a few omissions. I say this because a have a few unanswered questions like:
1. What about VRM temperatures? I think that the Pheonix shroud is way better at controlling the VRM temperatures.
2. What happens when you overclock the card. Maybe the v2 cooler, cools better and has a lower noise compared to the Pheonix shroud but whan overclocking comes into question how does the maximum oc changes.
3. How do the coolers perform at predefined setting like 50% and 100% rpm.
I'm really interested in getting an answer to those questions. Reply
7Enigma - Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - linkI was thinking along the same lines. You might have better GPU temps but might have higher memory temps which will limit the OC potential. Also I HATE non-ventilated cooling designs. There is no excuse for keeping the heat in the case in anything other than budget cards that don't produce a lot of heat. All that extra heat is (if your lucky) going out through case fans, but some of it is going through the PSU/memory/CPU and back through the GPU. Give me a NORMAL case that doesn't have 17 large fans and see how the case temps differ when going from a mainly exhausted design (Pheonix) to the v2 design. Reply
MadMan007 - Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - linkFYI other reviews that compared the Phoenix vs v2 cooler showed very minor increases in case temperature. It just would have been nice to see it in this review. Reply
Spoelie - Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - linkValid questions, but this is a blog post and not a full review ;) Reply
SorinNita - Thursday, January 07, 2010 - linkYes, I know but I was expecting more...
Now i have this hunger for more info and no way to satisfy it. Reply
somidiot - Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - linkI don't like the coolers that don't include the memory. I noticed that there weren't any numbers for the mem temps. Reply
RaistlinZ - Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - linkYeah, the Phoenix shroud looks sexy but I'm sure the noise from having two of them in your case isn't sexy. Does this new revision add to the price of the card? Reply
The0ne - Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - linkI'm a rice boy, I'm all for sexy, even if it's PC. Those intel, amd and numerous 3rd party supplier logos make my machine scream like mad. Well, it's more like "WTF are you doing to me you dmbfck." But it's till fast imo. Reply
muddocktor - Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - linkI would like to see some cooling numbers with both the cards overclocked at the highest common speeds that both card can get to stably, to see if the better cooling on Rev 2 persists with a higher heatload. Reply
irev210 - Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - linkI had both and I thought the rev1 had an overall quieter noise profile.
The rev2 had an annoying high-pitch hum compared to the rev1.
Also, you should consider that over time, the rev2 will get clogged with dust much easier due to the closer spaced fins on the heatsink, thus making the fan work harder, and louder.
PWM controlled fan on the V1 is also preferred. Reply
marc1000 - Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - linkboth fans are PWM controled, the circuit that controls the fan are on the board, so there is no need for 4 wires.
about the dust, I believe that it will be a similar problem to both coolers, but on Phoenix we will not see it, and on Rev2 we will clearly see the dust. Reply
MadMan007 - Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - linkThanks for the quickie test. But did you measure case temps at all, or maybe see if there was any effect on mobo or CPU temps? Adding that information would make the comparison even more complete. Reply
marc1000 - Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - linkI bought one 5770 with the Phoenix as soon as I saw the rumors of this new cooler for 2 reasons: I was affraid that it could be worse-performing, and the Phoenix is really beautiful =D . It turns out that my fear was wrong, and the new cooler is actually better and more silent than the Phoenix. I almost regreted my decision, but it looks so cool that I'm fine with it! My case fans are louder than the Phoenix tough... My only concern is that it will be VERY hard to eventually remove the card from my mobo, because the security latch of the pci-e slot on my system is now hidden behind the cooler shroud. Reply
AznBoi36 - Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - linkThese have been around for a while now. A friend of mine bought a Sapphire 5770 in mid December with one of these coolers. I'm glad to know that they cool better than the Phoenix. Also I'm not too surprised at both the noise levels and cooling. After all, the fan on the Rev2 is much bigger than the one on the Phoenix, along with copper heatpipes.
But honestly, I loved the look of the Phoenix shroud. Having 2 in CrossFireX looks so damn sexy. Reply
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BelardA - Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - linkA bigger fan at slower RPMs is always quieter.
I want to see the ATI 5700~5800s using improved coolers, like the ones used by some HIS cards (4670) which has a large fan and large heat-sink. These cards are very quiet.
The coolers are made by Arctic Cooling and sold as add-ons for various cards.
Having a video card that exhausts ALL heat out of the case makes for a cooler running computer, rather than blowing that HOT air onto the RAM, CPU and whatever else.
The Phoenix looks NICE, but its designed with small fan & air-intakes. Removing the 3rd (on some cards) video port will open up the exhaust port for better air flow and noise.
mindless1 - Monday, January 11, 2010 - linkHaving a video card that exahausts all heat out is worse, you're just moving the problem.
In order for an equivalent heatsink to move enough air out that tiny rear exhaust port on the 'sink, it has to spin faster and make more noise than a different heatsink and fan design would to keep the card at the same temperature.
Since you are sacrificing this noise level for your ideal of removing case heat, you would have had a more efficient result with slightly increased case fan size or RPM and today's quality case fans are less likely to fail than those on a video card.
Further, the entirely enclosed rear-exhausting heatsinks tend to not only clog with dust as fast or faster, they are significantly more laborious to clean dust out of with their typical shroud screws behind the metal portion facing the card - so the entire heatsink has to be lifted off the GPU for most thorough cleaning which is a bit insane if you stop and think about it.
Some will just think "oh but my case is filtered". Good idea! However, someone picking filtered cases is most often already trading higher noise for same airflow, or reducing airflow so for them apparently the noise vs temperature factor isn't a primary concern.
ULtimately we need not be concerned about open heatsinks on video cards. Any other parts in a computer that are significant producers of heat merely need to have their own design capable of adequate cooling. Most often that just means if you have a northbridge pretty far south and/or hot southbridge, it needs to have a decent sized heatsink on it.
No worries about CPU since you can pick the right cooler, hard drives up front have cool intake air flowing over them, and misc other cards seldom need much cooling.
Finally, higher ambient temperatures in a case aren't necessarily to be avoided, it only needs to last in excess of the viable lifespan of the system and remain stable doing so. Despite the capacitor plague of a few years ago, plenty of OEM systems demonstrate this running at quite a bit higher internal temps than the typical enthusiast gamer system with several 92-120mm fans in it, if not even larger ones.
If you're overclocking that changes things a bit, but still I often see people going overboard, as if 45C is a high component temperature they need to "fix" somehow and yet they accept when their GPU exceeds 60C regularly during gaming only because they don't know how or don't want to do anything about it but in the back of their mind they know 60C is not too hot for most parts in a computer. Reply
Jedi2155 - Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - linkI purchased a Sapphire Vapor-X 5870 myself after fearing the vacuum cleaner sound of a normal 5870 and I found the card running extremely quiet and cool even on high load. Well worth the extra $20-30 for a Vapor-X model. Reply
AznBoi36 - Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - link"Having a video card that exhausts ALL heat out of the case makes for a cooler running computer, rather than blowing that HOT air onto the RAM, CPU and whatever else."
True. This is why I also prefer the Phoenix shroud. The Rev2 works great on the 5770, since that isn't a very "hot" card to begin with, but then again it's not a high-end part. Temperatures are on the low side compared to what we're used to seeing (85+ C). Reply
NagoyaX - Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - linkI have a gigabyte 5770 which uses similar cooling to XFX Rev.2
No problems with it.... Knock on wood Reply
Taft12 - Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - linkI don't know if I'd call 2 weeks ago "a while now" Reply
marc1000 - Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - linkBut it's been around for more than 2 weeks, maybe around a month. Reply
mmntech - Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - linkYep,that's right. My Sapphire 5770 has that same cooler.
Nice to see we're getting decent coolers on these mid-range cards though, without paying a premium. The reference design ones work good enough but they sound like a vacuum cleaner. Reply


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THE search to find the brightest musical stars in East Lancashire has begun.
The first heat of the Lancashire Telegraph-backed Reidy's Talent Contest saw Seventies' inspired Clitheroe rock band Good Foxy and 11-year-old prodigy Henry Gallagher get through to the grand final to be held at King George's Hall, Blackburn, on Thursday, March 27.
Eight acts were competing for the two places, each performing three songs in front of a panel of judges, which included Lancashire Telegraph features editor John Anson.
Those taking part were The Lebrels, Jess Harwood, Chip Butty Man, Dead End Dreams, Grace Davies and Nothern Lights with music styles ranging from heavy metal to comedy songs.
The standard of competition was so high the judges have decided that two wild cards will also go through to the final once the competition's four heats have been held.
At stake is a £1,000 voucher to spend at Reidy's Home of Music superstore in Blackburn, a chance to record at the Grand in Clitheroe and a video produced by Blackburn College.
The heats will be held for the next three Thursdays at Blakey's at King George's Hall. Doors open at 7pm and admission is £3.


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MIAMI (AP) - Florida health advocates are urging the federal government to run the state health exchange, saying Florida officials dragged their heels and have missed crucial deadlines.
Florida CHAIN and several other groups sent a letter Thursday telling U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius that the state hasn't had any public meetings or done any of the other legwork that other states have spent months working on. They say it's not realistic for the state to create a quality program in time for federal deadlines.
Nearly 9,000 Floridians have signed a petition backing the request.
The exchange is an online marketplace where residents can shop for health insurance.
Republican Gov. Rick Scott has been a vocal opponent of "Obamacare" but recently softened his stance
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The president hasn't mentioned it. The White House didn't coordinate with outside anti-smoking groups, and none of them spent any time pushing for it. Tobacco companies never worried about putting together a lobbying strategy to kill it. Obama's political arm hasn't sent an email calling on Congress to consider it. Not even Obama's surgeon general, who calls curbing smoking "the single most important issue for all the surgeons general of the past five decades," put out a press release applauding the idea.
That's the attitude within the West Wing, too — rather than a marquee idea, aides say the 94-cents-per-pack cigarette tax was in fact not a priority, and there are no plans to build a public case for it. The tax was just the most politically palatable idea they could come up with to pay for their big new entitlement program — and in the context of a budget debate they never expected to get serious, that was enough.
"If other people have other ideas, we're happy to look at them," a White House official said. "If there were another way to pay for this, we'd be open to it."
White House officials described the cigarette tax as incidental to a larger goal of funding the universal preschool program. And they wouldn't discuss the proposal Obama called "the right thing to do" on the record at all.


text: NEW YORK ( TheDeal) -- Stanley Black & Decker Inc. ( SWK ) has a long history of reinventing itself through deals, having transformed the company from a pre-depression era maker of bolts to a $10.2 billion manufacturer of tools, security systems and medical equipment. But there is reason to believe the New Britain, Conn.-based company's next deal might be driven more by tax policy than by product expansion. And that deal could also involve a combination with Switzerland-based Tyco International Ltd. Stanley shares fell 0.1% on Tuesday to $77.80 while tyco gained 1.6% to $31.68. New Britain, Conn.-based Stanley, which since 2009 has spent $4.5 billion for Black & Decker Corp. and another $1.2 billion for Niscayah Group AB, while shedding its hardware and home improvement group to Spectrum Brands Inc. for $1.4 billion, said last year it was curtailing acquisitions to focus on integration. But the company has a potential tax repatriation issue looming that could keep it from sitting on the sidelines for long. Stanley management at a February Barclays plc event addressed a question on how the firm could continue to fund its dividend in a tax efficient manner as an increasingly large portion of its cash is generated overseas. The answer given involved M&A, with company president and COO James M. Loree pointing to Switzerland-based Tyco and Eaton Corp. plc -- which gained a Dublin address as part of its $12 billion merger with Cooper Industries plc last year -- as role models to be emulated. Stanley has a history of looking abroad, having considered reincorporating in Bermuda in 2002 before backtracking due to public outcry. Loree said the company won't try that again, but hinted it could seek out a deal overseas. "I do think you're going to see more foreign purchases of U.S. companies," Loree said. The U.S. management team might run the combined entity, he said, but "it's just a reality that if you're going to create shareholder value and all your money is overseas and you don't want to pay a 25% tax ... that's the other alternative." Raymond James & Associates Inc. analyst Sam Darkatsh in a note Monday said a merger with Tyco could make the most sense. While stressing that he has no knowledge of any deal talk and calling his speculation "for entertainment purposes only," he said there seems to be only a few possibilities out there for Stanley should it decide to pursue a headquarters-shifting deal.


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MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. -
Voters sign their name and give their address. Now, Republicans and Democrats are arguing over whether a voter should be asked if they are a U.S. citizen.
Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson is telling local clerks to use a voter application which asks the citizenship question. However, Joceyln Benson, of the Michigan Center for Election law, says the language caused problems in the August primary.
"All this does is confuse eligible voters about the requirements. We've had people say, 'I thought it asked if I was a senior citizen," Benson said.
Macomb County Clerk Carmella Sabaugh is refusing to send Johnson's version of the ballot applications to local clerks. Two months ago, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder vetoed a bill requiring the citizenship question.
Johnson has been out of the country. Her spokesman said the citizenship question helps remind non citizens to realize they cannot vote, If they did, it would be a felony.
"This is a common sense, easy question to verify one of the requirements to vote," the spokesperson said.
Sabaugh says the people are already asked the citizenship question when they register to vote.
Johnson is a Republican. Sabaugh and Benson are both Democrats who ran for the secretary of state position.
"I do believe legal action is imminent and we'll see if the courts can stop the Secretary of State from acting illegally," said Sabaugh.
Johnson says local clerks, not county clerks, determine the correct application form. Unless a judge intervenes, it is likely that some voters will be asked the question while others will not.
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THE MENTAL strength of the Swindon Town youth team will be put under the microscope this evening, and manager Paul Bodin is unsure how they will respond.
Town face Liverpool in the third round of the FA Youth Cup - by far the biggest game in the academy's season as the young Robins square up to some of the top teenage talent in the country.
Bodin has been in charge of the Swindon youngsters for long enough to know that only a select few progress from his ranks into the first-team squad each year.
He believes that the way they stand up to the test tonight will give a good indication of how close they are to being considered for a professional contract at the County Ground.
But, quite understandably with many of his side having never played in a game of such magnitude, Bodin does not know what to expect from his players.
He said: "It challenges their mental side as well as their physical and technical side.
"The mental side is a big part of the game. How do you challenge them without putting that pressure on them? How do they know if they can handle a big game situation?
"Playing at the training ground on a Saturday morning there's 50 people watching and it's a totally different scenario.
"Have they got the mental strength to deal with that? You'll be able to tell. You can tell that there's an excitement about the place. You can tell that when the group's together they're talking about the game but then there's channelling all the right energy on the night into performing their tasks and their roles on the pitch.
"Some players perhaps won't be able to quite deliver on the night for that particular reason, so it's important that they go into that environment.
"That's not to say that they'll never be able to deal with it but at the same time it's the biggest game of the season and can they deal with that pressure?"


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Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (March 2, 2007) – The Saint Leo University softball team (3-9, 1-3 SSC) opened its three-game Sunshine State Conference series at Nova Southeastern University (8-10, 0-1 SSC) with a 5-0 win Friday night.
Saint Leo starting pitcher Ashley Urbanik (So., Riverview, Fla.) tossed a complete-game two-hit shutout, striking out eight to help the Lions record their first SSC win of the season. RF April Slate went 3-for-3 with an RBI and two runs, while SS Alison Flynn was 2-for-4 with two RBI.
The Lions scored three runs in the fifth and added a pair in the seventh as insurance to post their second straight win overall. A pair of infield singles and back-to-back double steals scored a pair of the runs in the fifth.
The two teams will play a doubleheader tomorrow to wrap up their three-game series. Opening pitch of game one is slated for 1:00 p.m.


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DIVISION Two title hopefuls Lamb FC put last week's disappointing A&B Cup defeat against Boomsbury behind them with a crucial 3-2 triumph over Bratton.
In what was one of the games of the day, Richard Stevens' Lamb side kicked off the day 10 points behind inactive leaders Steeple Ashton and one point clear of their guests at the Stallards, but a good afternoon's work kept they hopes of back-to-back promotions on course.
Lamb fell behind to a Matty Mead 35-yard thunderbolt goal but dragged themselves level before the interval courtesy of a penalty from Ryan Underwood.
Bratton regained the lead in the second half with Shane Newman putting the villagers ahead before a goal on his debut from Sam McQueen restored parity for the Lamb and it was left to hotshot striker Sam Stevens to grab the winner in a contest that the Trowbridge side just deserved to win.
Trowbridge Wanderers Reserves 3 Heytesbury 2
WITH their own Lambrok Road pitch unavailable Trowbridge Wanderers Reserves were more than happy to switch their game to the home of opponents Heytesbury who they had beaten 3-2 at the venue back in November.
And it was case of deja-vu for Matt Rusling's side as they picked up another 3-2 success that keeps them in the promotion race.
Heytesbury took the lead on two minutes through Kieron Edwards and they had the chance to double their advantage a few minutes later when they were awarded a penalty.
The usually reliable Leigh Kennedy stepped up to take it but his effort was well saved by Wanderers keeper Dave Cardus.
Wanderers won a penalty of their own and Jack Heard who had been brought down made no mistake with his sot kick to drag his team level at one-apiece.
Wanderers got their noses in front on 30 minutes, Will Bayley beating three players before driving home a stunner to give his team a 2-1 half time advantage.
The second half began as the first half had, with Heytesbury in the ascendancy and they were rewarded for their efforts on 60 minutes with Craig Sheppard making it two-each.
With 15 minutes remaining Wanderers netted what proved to be the winner, Ben Rogers scoring a brilliant individual effort to make it 3-2.
Rogers beat a clutch of players before hitting a wonder strike from 20 yards out to seal victory for Rusling's warriors.
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INTREPID young people who braved the high ropes in Taunton's Vivary Park at the weekend helped raise £106.52 for the Think Amy campaign to promote safe and considerate driving.
Owners Tone donated 20% of their takings to the initiative, as did Ed Cullen from a barbecue he operated.
Jane Hofmeister, who started the campaign after her 13-year-old daughter Amy was killed when she was hit by a car racing along Blackbrook Way, said: "A big thank you to everyone who went up on the high ropes and who helped on the day despite the rain."


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Beau and Haley Open My Eyes
A Grandfather Without Grandchildren
de Pat Hairston
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Beau and Haley were delivered still born February 3, 2007. This is my story about the love they brought to my family.
"I read the copy that you dropped by and I just weeped – what an amazing job you did and what an amazing family you have".
- Lisa Greene, State "March For Babies" Director
South Carolina March of Dimes
"In only 31 pages, you accomplish so much… You allow us to share in your experiences so candidly – I felt myself hurting with you, and yet as you describe the process of picking up the pieces and trying to make sense of everything, I am lifted up with you – inspired with you, but never forgetting about Beau and Haley, they are always there".
-Katie Tomlinson, NICU Family Support,
March of Dimes South Carolina Chapter
"I wanted to let you know that I read the book review that you sent out. It was very courageous of you to dive in and explore all your emotions and questions about the loss of your grandchildren. It surprised me, the way we all get a little surprise when someone really lives up to all those things we value in our humanity. When we see a great example, we remember that we are also great and have opportunities every day to make those choices and live up to our best selves".
Thanks for sharing,
Jonathan Byrd, Singer/Songwriter
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I know two people personally who do this...women....one works at a Publix in Florida; she has an Ebay store and makes a nice side income reselling stuff.
Another, a friend of an in-law, always did this as part of her nature and ended up founding a small chain of mall stores, captaining another for awhile and is partially retired now, spending her time between her two homes. But she still does what you do for kicks.
I don't think being a picker in itself is a guarantee of success, but it does show you are a natural peddler and entrepreneur, good gifts that you can work up into a very successful career in retail.
Best of luck!
Depends on whether or not you want to specialize in a certain type of merchandise or if you just want to sell general merchandise.
If it's the former, you need to locate unique sources of inventory, you need to locate and target your clientele, and you need an community and online presence.
If it's the latter, you need to know what's trendy and currently in demand, and what's always in demand. For example, if you spent a good amount of time, money and effort amassing Pogs and Beanie Babies, assuming you could flip them at a nice profit, you'd now realize that you're up shit creek and you'll never get that money back. But if you spent your time locating and amassing inexpensive baby seats for cars or decent quality bikes (etc.) and sold them at reasonable prices then you'd probably see that you can sell more of those more frequently / regularly.
So IMO the advice will vary depending on whether you want to be someone who specializes in a certain type of niche products or if you want to be someone who sells good quality used stuff at a reasonable price.
As for legalities and taxes, it depends on your jurisdiction and it depends on how serious you are. If this is just a hobby and you're occasionally selling things at a flea market or on Craig's List then the odds of you getting hassled for taxes or business licenses (etc.) are low. If you become a regular at flea markets and you intend for this to be a legitimate business then you might need a license and you will have to declare your income for taxation; you'll have to pay taxes on what you make . . . BUT, if you have a business license (if one is required) then you can probably claim your business EXPENSES like your bike, the cost of your spot at the flea market, gas to and from the flea market, etc. Another thing to consider, if you want to go totally legit, is whether or not picking is legal in your jurisdiction. Assuming "picking" means collecting things from the garbage and re-selling them, you might not be able to go fully legit if you declare that "picking" is your source of inventory because, in many jurisdictions, collecting stuff from curbside trash is illegal; in a lot of places, garbage is considered the property owner's property until it's put to the curb and then it's considered municipal/city/county/whatever property. That's not always the case, and most people don't care if you take from their garbage and so they won't report you, but you'd still want to look into it so that you don't get your balls busted about it one day even though you were trying to do everything on the up and up.
Learn about stuff. Knowledge is profit. Know what you are looking at. Know if it works. Know how much it is worth and to who. Other flea market vendors are often willing to talk about their specialties.
Check with you local tax office. States have very different tax laws for flea market and yard sale folks. One state that I lived in allowed up to 7 weekends a year before you had to file for a business license and pay sales tax. In the off times there is also Ebay and Craigslist to move some types of merchandise.
Use your smartphone to do quick ebay searches for items you're considering picking or buying for re-sale. That'll give you an idea of what they're worth according to the people who are actually trying to buy and sell them (as opposed to what they're worth according to a price guide).
Income is taxable. Shouldn't be any different if you're selling old junk or new cars. The $280 profit you made at the flea market is technically taxable income. Realistically, the IRS will likely never know about such a small cash transaction. If you start running a legit business with some significant cash flow, you need to withhold income taxes. You're a sole proprietorship, so it'd just be on your normal 1040 and Ohio income tax forms.
Not sure about sales tax in Ohio. Might have one you're supposed to charge and forward to the State.
Yes. There is an H&R Block around there.
They can advise you if you have a choice of paying income taxes or capital gains taxes on such earnings, and if it's worth it to set things up as a small business, which might make you eligible for additional deductions.
State income and capital gains taxes will follow the federal issues, generally if not exactly.
That just leaves state and local use/sales taxes, business licensing, etc. H&R Block may know some about that. Looks like there are a few organizations that can help, too:
And the Chamber of Commerce.
Musical instruments (not guitars, though) are usually a pretty solid investment. You can pick them up cheap at the end of a school year, then turn around and make a profit at the beginning of the next year, when new students are looking for instruments.
I bought a broken violin a few months ago at a police auction, put in a few hundred in repairs and managed to double my money.
A few more thoughts on taxes: This business model would make a great hypothetical for a tax planning exam. Report as capital gains or earned income or some of both? Can you take home-business expense deductions like the home office deduction for a home business that's all about realizing capital gains? How do you keep records of your expenses/basis if you're picking up coffee tables for $10?
A lot of this depends on the household's other income and its sources, how diligent at record-keeping the taxpayer is, and how complex he's willing to let his bookkeeping be.
out and making, not earning, money! Even better to start at a young age, as I wish I would have done. Enough about that, how to do better and make more money? Here is what I can offer from what I have seen and know.....
First, do NOT try to emulate "American Pickers" or any other TV show. The two guys on AP are only showing a small amount of what they do as they could never earn a living on the road several states away in a small van, driving all day. Enjoy the show. Learn from the real parts. But do not be under the illusion you can "be like them." Same with "Pawn Stars" and "Storage Wars." Realize that money on flea market items is made $1-5 at a time mostly. Keep earning it that way, though, as the beer you buy with part of that $280 at the flea market will taste a little colder and smoother than the one you buy with the money you made at work.
Next, specialize. Find a line or two that you know sells and know what it sells for. For example, say it is tools. If you find some old tools in one place ignored you can offer $10 for the lot, but you know at your flea market there are always guys looking for tools and you can get $20. You may have a few areas of expertise, but it will probably be just a few. Even on the TV Shows the guys mostly work with a small number of things.
Besides specializing, find sources where you can buy the whole lot. Someone dies, offer the relatives $100 for all the tools, or another fair amount for a "lot" (not "a lot") of stuff. Maybe you get a bunch of stuff you know little about, but sell it cheap at a flea market where people will buy $1-2 things all day long. Donate the excess to Goodwill and write it off. Consider buying a pickup truck or SUV as your vehicle to haul it all out.
Finally, don't forget eBay, craigslist, and other ways to get rid of more pricey items.
Good luck. It will be a road to make a full living, and to make a full living you may need to learn to buy and unload scrap metal when you buy an estate lot. But you can probably do it!
"Finally, don't forget eBay, craigslist, and other ways to get rid of more pricey items."
Find the niche communities and deal with them directly.
For example, I stumbled upon a store in my city that was selling dead stock brand new New Era baseball caps from the 90s of our MiLB team that no longer exists. They were selling the caps for $5 CAD each just to get rid of them so I scooped every single one they had. I tried to sell a few locally on Kijiji and Craig's List, thinking some nostalgic baseball fans would jump on them but I didn't get many offers above $10 CAD each. (IMO not really worth the time and effort.) So, instead, I located a variety of online messageboards and Facebook groups for New Era collectors and posted eBay links to the caps I was re-selling. I wound up selling all of them for over $30 USD each.


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Dell's largest independent shareholder, Southeastern Asset Management, on Friday vowed to fight a $US24.4 billion buyout of the No. 3 PC maker led by CEO Michael Dell, cementing opposition to what would be the largest buyout since the start of the financial crisis.
Southeastern's opposition to the deal, which Reuters first reported late on Thursday, sets up a potential battle with billionaire founder Dell and private equity firm Silver Lake, who are pushing a deal to take the company private at $US13.65 a share.
Southeastern, run by activist investor Mason Hawkins and owner of 8.5 per cent of Dell, including options, argues that the company is worth $US24 a share if its financial services division, recent acquisitions and other assets were factored in.
With Southeastern's objection, shareholders representing 11 per cent of the Dell shares not held by Michael Dell have now said they will vote against the deal, according to news reports. Billionaire Dell, who created the computer maker out of his college dorm room in 1984, holds a roughly 16 per cent stake.
Dell shares reversed course and climbed into positive territory on Friday after the announcement, and closed up 0.74 per cent at $US13.63.
"We are writing to express our extreme disappointment regarding the proposed go-private transaction, which we believe grossly undervalues the Company," Hawkins and Chief Investment Officer Staley Cates wrote in a letter.
"We retain and intend to avail ourselves of all options at our disposal to oppose the proposed transaction, including but not limited to a proxy fight, litigation claims and any available Delaware statutory appraisal rights."
Representatives of Dell and Silver Lake declined to comment on Southeastern's statement.
Sanford Bernstein analyst Toni Sacconaghi estimates Hawkins' asset management house paid an average of more $US20 a share for its stake, meaning a loss of at least $US825 million at the current $uS13.65 offer price.
Under the buyout's terms, a majority of shares not held by Michael Dell must be voted in favor of the deal for it to proceed.
Memphis, Tennessee-based Southeastern believes the Dell board had several alternatives that would have produced a far better outcome for public shareholders, including breaking up the company and selling the units separately.
"Selling multiple business units to strategic buyers could easily exceed $US13.65 per share," the letter read.
Dell was regarded as a model of innovation as recently as the early 2000s, pioneering online ordering of custom PCs and working closely with Asian suppliers and manufacturers to assure rock-bottom production costs. But it missed the big industry shift to tablet computers, smartphones and high-powered consumer electronics such as music players and gaming consoles.
Michael Dell struck a deal early this week to take Dell private for $US24.4 billion in the biggest leveraged buyout since the financial crisis, partnering with Silver Lake and Microsoft. The aim is to facilitate Dell's difficult transition from a commodity maker of computers into a provider of services to enterprises as a private company, away from Wall Street's scrutiny.
But Southeastern, the most prominent of a clutch of investors, including the Alpine Capital Research and Schneider Capital funds, which have voiced opposition to the buyout, on Friday argued that the company had the capability to pay a $US12 special dividend to shareholders, realizing much more value while still retaining significant cash-flow.
It also suggested a Dutch auction or some other structure that would involve a public tender of shares.
Dell has now gone into a go-shop process, during which it can solicit better offers. But Hawkins and Cates argue that Michael Dell's involvement may affect that procedure.
"We are concerned that given the participation of Michael Dell in this transaction, that a traditional go shop process is not sufficient to ensure that the Company receives superior offers," they wrote.
Morningstar analyst Carr Lanphie said it is not a surprise that some investors do not like the offer price, but said the stock would fall sharply if the deal does not go through.
"The point being that if this doesn't go through, you are going to swallow a 35-40 per cent decline in share price," Lanphie said. "Then, your chairman just had his attempted buyout rejected.
"Given the management they have lost in the last couple of months, will they be able to continue to grow the company? That is something the investors will need to consider," he added.


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MATTHEWS, N.C. — Former Sam's Club executive Jason Reiser is heading to Family Dollar to be the company's SVP of merchandising. He replaces John Scanlon, who left the company at the end of March.
Family Dollar announced the key changes to its merchandising organization on the heels of better-than-expected third quarter results for fiscal 2013 ended June 1.
"In our ongoing efforts to better meet the needs of our core customer and growing trade-in customer, we are excited to welcome Jason to the team," said Bloom. "Jason brings more than 17 years of experience in discount retail, and I am confident that his experience and familiarity with our customers will be an enormous asset to our leadership team."
The company also announced that Paul White, EVP and CMO, has left to pursue other interests. While the company completes a search for White's replacement, president and COO Michael K. Bloom will assume executive responsibility for merchandising.
"Paul has been a valued part of our team," said Bloom. "His contributions to Family Dollar are greatly appreciated, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors."
Reiser will have executive responsibility for the company's health, beauty, personal care and household teams. He spent 17 years at Sam's Club, where he had a variety of roles, most recently serving as VP of merchandising, health and family care. Reiser has a bachelor of science degree from Northeastern University.
The company had a strong third quarter with net sales of $2.57 billion, an increase of 9% from $2.3 billion for the same quarter last year. Comparable store sales in the quarter increased 2.9%, as a result of an increase in the average customer transaction value and higher customer traffic. Sales were strongest in the value retailer's consumables category, which increased 14.8% during the quarter, driven primarily by strong growth in food, health and beauty aids and tobacco.
However, the challenging economy is still affecting the choices shoppers make, and Family Dollar recognizes that consumers are spending on products they need but not so much on products they want. Although discretionary sales did not see the same strong results consumables did, it was not enough to offset Family Dollar's third quarter results, which were actually at the upper end of its guidance.
"Our consumables sales remained strong and we continued to gain market share. However, our discretionary sales remained challenged as our customers have been forced to make spending choices between basic needs and wants," said chairman and CEO Howard Levine. "Consistent with market trends, we expect that our customers will continue to face financial headwinds. We are adapting accordingly, and we are focused on stabilizing gross margin, controlling expenses, improving inventory productivity and driving greater operational efficiencies. I am confident that we remain well positioned for long-term profitable growth."
The company's gross profit for the quarter increased 5.6% to $892.5 million, or 34.7% of net sales, compared to $845.3 million, or 35.8% of net sales, in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. Net income for the quarter was $121 million compared to net income of $125 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2012.
During the quarter, the company opened 129 new stores, closed 3 stores and renovated, relocated or expanded 228 stores.


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Why I Just Do It
I am a runner. That is a very significant part of who I am as a person. When not battling injury, I run six days a week. I do it to challenge myself and to test my limits in races of varying distances. As a runner, many of my friends are runners as well. So when I heard about the bombing at the Boston Marathon yesterday, I was scared. I was sad. I was angry. My thoughts kept jumping from one emotion to the next. I know a lot of people who ran the marathon and I was worried that they may have been in the area. I thought of the people watching near the finish line and how scared they must have been. I don't understand how anyone can do such a thing on what is otherwise such a positive day.
When I hear about things like this, I, like many people, feel helpless. I want to be there to do something positive, but instead I am sitting in my office trying to figure out the best way to let people know about our exhibitions and programs. What I do for a living seems unimportant in light of what you see on the news day in and day out. I question if I make a difference.
The more I thought about this over the past day, however, the more I realized how happy I am to be working at MOPA. The truth is that yes, the news shows us some horrible things. That is no fault of the news organizations. Horrible things happen all over the world, unfortunately all too often. What MOPA does, what many museums do, is to try and show a bit of the beautiful side of the world. Even when the subject matter is a bit on the heavy side, the images themselves are often stunning. All I can hope is that when someone comes to MOPA they leave feeling like they saw something beautiful. And if that happens, if we can show people that there is beauty in this world too, well then maybe we do make a difference here.


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New Video Experiment Says Something Ugly About Some Drivers [Video]
One thing we see all the time while driving on Tri-State area roads are animals and reptiles on the roadway. What is it about turtles on Hwy 41, the Lloyd and Veterans Memorial Parkway? More often than not, when we see these critters they are roadkill. Do you think it's possible the drivers who hit these creatures did it on purpose?


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AUSTIN— February offers an ideal time to pack up your bike and explore hundreds of miles of trails that wind through Texas State Parks. The parks' safe and scenic environments offer both easy and challenging rides hugging lake shores, beneath towering pines, through rolling hills and along mountain trails open to exploration any day of the week.
With hundreds of miles of biking trails throughout the state park system, it is easy to find a trail close to home that cyclists of all ages can enjoy.
Skill ratings and trail descriptions are available on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Biking activity page. Cyclists can also view a video roundup of what it's like to bike in a variety of state park settings, including Brazos Bend State Park.
Trail levels range from beginner, including Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park's flat and paved park roads in Mission, to the most challenging tracks — hilly, twisting, rocky mountain trails found at El Paso's Franklin Mountains State Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park near Presidio.
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