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"Game changer" is a term you hear often when people talk about how technology has changed their industry.
There are some signs that pricing for display advertising is stabilizing, at least for the Web's long tail.

 Adify, a technology firm that helps media companies large and small create and manage online ad networks, has released a report on CPM pricing for display ads. It indicates that some content categories are seeing pricing bounce back slightly since the economy went south late last year.

 For example, Adify found that prices for ad inventory on real estate sites doubled during the second quarter of this year compared to the fourth quarter last year, reaching an average of $6.49. Similarly, the sports category's CPM reached $7.09, an increase of 18 percent versus the previous quarter, when prices had dipped. Entertainment CPMs are also on the rise, said company officials.

 Though it cannot claim comprehensive insight into pricing trends for the entire display marketplace -- for example, it lacks data from many top publishers as well as the largest portals and search engines -- Adify does have unique visibility into the online advertising ecosystem. The Cox TMI-owned firm manages over 200 networks, representing inventory on 12,000 sites which reach nearly 70 million U.S. users. Those networks range from niche networks like Hello Race Fans Ad Network, which is comprised of horseracing sites and blogs, to Martha's Circle, a collection of lifestyle-oriented sites and blogs that are aligned with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia.

 Among the 13 vertical ad network categories Adify monitors, the travel, technology, automotive and health categories commanded the highest average CPMs in the second quarter of 2009. Specifically, technology CPMs climbed to $16.01 after a rough first quarter, said officials, while recession-sensitive categories like automotive ($15.33) and travel ($19.89) showed decent pricing growth after slipping during the first quarter of this year.

 The current signs are not all positive, however, as Adify's Moms/parents and beauty/fashion verticals both saw pricing declines in the second quarter.

 — Nielsen Business Media


text: Corporal King was a member of Headquarters Company, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. On July 2, 1953, he was swimming in the Soyang-gang River in North Korea, when a strong current carried him away and he drowned. Corporal King was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Korean War Service Medal.

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Anyone remember the Amstrad PC1512?
It was an inexpensive personal computer that enjoyed great success in the late 1980s. Rumours went round that it had a problem with overheating. Not true – but that didn't prevent a blip in public confidence. Amstrad chief Sir Alan Sugar (plain Alan in those days) didn't waste much time arguing the toss. He relaunched the product with a built-in fan. I remember him saying it was completely unnecessary, but that if people "want it with pink spots, it'll have pink spots, just so long as they buy it".
Children's fingertips weren't at stake with the PC1512 – but this week's story that pushchair maker Maclaren had recalled 1m of its products in the US, after accidents involving 12 children, made me recall my days as a computer journalist.
Alan Sugar defused his perceived problem swiftly and effectively. It didn't matter to him that there wasn't a real defect with the product. He understood that his brand was in danger and offered a phantom fix.
By contrast, Maclaren initially bungled its treatment of non-American customers. Instead of offering all owners a hinge cover as part of a formal product recall, as in America, it simply warned non-Americans not to let children stick their fingers in the hinges as they opened the pushchairs.
Even in America, chief executive Farzad Rastegar, appeared to criticise parents, insisting the brand was among the safest in the industry and the injuries were due to those in charge of the pushchairs failing to take proper precautions.
Statistics do not reassure consumers when something so horrifying is involved, John Gapper said in Thursday's FT. Maclaren's safety standards were higher than cheaper rivals, he noted. After meeting a shaken Mr Rastegar for lunch in New York on Tuesday, he concluded that the company did not have "a bad story to tell" but it had done "a poor job in telling it":
The consumer heard "amputation" and that was enough … Now Maclaren is backtracking under pressure from consumers and retailers and saying that anyone can have the hinge cover if they ask for it. The company might have avoided a lot of potential damage to its brand and its reputation by employing its common sense more quickly.
The Harvard Business Review editors' blog agrees that a luxury brand built over years was tarnished in one day "thanks to what may be misuse of the product, not an inherent defect".
But it is impressed by how the company dealt with the situation in America at least.
… it did the right thing in the US. It contacted the Consumer Product Safety Commission's Office of Compliance and asked for its help in conducting a recall under the Fast Track Product Recall Program. That saved the CPSC from conducting a detailed evaluation of the product, and allowed the company to get out in front of the story as it hit the press.
HBR trawled its archives for a 2001 case study about a fictional baby stroller manufacturer deciding what to do after a highly publicised accident involving one of its products. Four experts offer advice such as "call the babies' families" and "announce the recall in paid advertisements".
Time is less generous, saying Maclaren was guilty of a "stumbling response online". It considers the company's predicament in the light of YouTube, Twitter and Facebook:
"Anything relative to child safety tends to be off-the-charts viral," says Pete Blackshaw, a brand consultant for Nielsen Online. According to Blackshaw's data, new mothers are three times more likely than others to use social media and start blogs …
A "safety first" message is the first thing to pop up on the Maclaren website at the moment. And a video the company sent to the Walletpop blog shows the proper technique for opening and closing the strollers.
As yet there are no plans for a stroller with pink spots.


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Grant Hill, F to GF
Is listed as a forward almost everywhere but is slated to be the starting SG for the Magic on opening night joining starters Jameer Nelson at PG, Hedo Turkoglu at SF, Dwight Howard at PF, and Tony Battie at C. Should continue to see time at SF too, as the Magic will use lineup rotations on the wings that include Turkoglu, Trevor Ariza, and Hill at the SF spot, and Hill, Keith Bogans, Keyon Dooling, and rookie JJ Redick at the SG spot throughout the season. Started 2 games at SF, 2 games at SG in pre-season:
10/10 Magic vs Bobcats: starter at small forward
10/13 Magic vs Hornets: starter at small forward
10/24 Magic vs Heat: starter at shooting guard
10/26 Magic vs Rockets: starter at shooting guard
Articles about Hill getting playing time at SF and SG:
Fantasy Team Preview: Orlando Magic
By Chris Cates, TalentedMrRoto.com
October 8, 2006
- Shooting Guard and Small Forward minutes As of this moment, Hedo Turkoglu is listed as the starter and Grant Hill the backup at small forward. However, Hill recently started in a scrimmage and looked great, and all word out of Orlando is that the ankle is just fine. Turks minutes and points per game have both increased in each of the last four years, while Hills have fluctuated like crazy, a healthy Hill still trumps a healthy Turkoglu despite the age. Hill has the injury issues so his production will likely be based on his health and theres no surer thing than a lack of health in his case. But at least in the early going, expect Hill to see starters minutes from his time between shooting guard and small forward, even if he ends up coming off the bench. I expect J.J. Redick to start at the two, but recent reports suggest Hill could start there. I love the perimeter shooting Redick brings to the table, but with guys like Turkoglu and Nelson already having threes nailed down in the starting lineup, Redick could potentially be brought in off the bench as the sixth man. Also working his way into the mix here is swingman Trevor Ariza. Hes extremely athletic, and at 6-8 he creates matchup problems no matter where hes playing. Hes the least likely to start of the four, and will likely spend the season as a spark off the bench, but dont sleep on him. What I think and what I expect here differ: In my opinion, Redick and Hill should be starting, with Turkoglu coming off the bench. However, I expect the Magic to give Turk the nod over Hill at small forward. It likely wont matter, though, as their minutes will be very similar expect around 30 per game from each. Dont let the uncertainty hamper your view of them."
Milicic out; Magic want review
Brian Schmitz, Sentinel Staff Writer
October 19, 2006
- "[Magic Coach Brian] Hill said he probably would give shooting guard Grant Hill another night off. He didn't play against the Hawks on Tuesday. Grant Hill is not injured. The coach is more concerned about saving preseason wear-and-tear on the 34-year-old veteran."
Magic take cautious approach with Hill
John Denton, Florida Today
October 22, 2006
- "If it was up to me, you know I'd be playing," Hill said. "I feel good. But I've felt good before. Maybe I'm smarter now, and by not playing a couple of the preseason games we're looking at the big picture."
Keyon Dooling started at shooting guard in the place of Hill Saturday night against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Brian Schmitz, Orlando Sentinel Staff Writer
October 23, 2006
- "Coach Brian Hill said he will play shooting guard Grant Hill in the team's final two preseason games."


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OLD TAVERN FOOD PRODUCTS, INC.was founded in 1926 by PAUL STRONG in Waukesha, Wisconsin. It continues to be a family owned and operated cheese business. We began in one small building with three items for sale, featuring our now famous OLD TAVERN CLUB SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE SPREAD. From there we expanded to four buildings, until 1968 when we moved into our current home in Waukesha. Today we have over 200 cheese and gift items for sale. Our OLD TAVERN CLUB SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE SPREAD is still the most popular, with additional flavors being added throughout the years using the same quality ingredients that made our cheddar spread famous.


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Big thanks to everyone for your wonderful replies. I've made a charcoal basket for the CG last year and it performed pretty good. I think I need to smoke more often to get a better idea on how the charcoal basket is working for me. Most times on the CG, I do the in-direct cook of my ribs. This is due to the fact that I'm usually too busy on my free time from work to babysit a smoke for 6+ hours. That is my main problem. So I figured, buy a WSM or GOSM, and I can do the various errands and what-not, without having to be overly concerned with how my smoke is coming along.
Great picture Tony of the WSM handling of all those ribs.
Grand Scale, yes I need to play with the Afterburner more to get a good feel for it. And yes... I'm probably itching for a new toy.
phyx, sorry. No can do at this time.
jamesstew, I haven't really considered the BDS. I figured that they couldn't hold more than the ceramic style smokers. Also, their prices start at $325. And the two cooking rack model is $425. The photos of the food looks very nice. But after doing some reading of the testimonials on their website, the BDS may be getting my phone call/email to ask a few questions. Long cooks on the BDS and good temp control seems to be great. And the testimonials from Raichlen himself, makes this smoker very interesting indeed. I may be able to convince my wife that this will be my final large BBQ hardware purchase.


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by Steven I. Kern
Not too many years ago a medical malpractice suit may have bruised a physician's ego, but little else. The malpractice insurance company appointed counsel and, if liability was found, paid the bill. That pretty much ended the story.
Today, it is far more complicated. A medical malpractice verdict is reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank, the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners and usually must be disclosed to every managed care organization with which he has privileges. A large verdict or a series of verdicts can jeopardize a doctor's ability to carry on his career.
We are regularly asked whether a physician needs personal counsel in addition to the attorney appointed by the malpractice insurance company. The question is not easy answer. Obviously, a physician does not want to spend money on a personal lawyer when he already has a lawyer appointed to protect him, by his carrier.
To help answer the question, certain issues must be considered: They include:
Is there a punitive damage claim to the lawsuit?
If the complaint against the physician seeks punitive damages, these damages are not covered by a malpractice insurance policy. While the insurance company may offer a courtesy defense to these claims, if you lose, you will ordinarily be required to pay these damages out of your own funds. Often, the interest of the insurance company and those of the physician are not identical when punitive damages are at issue. Appointed counsel, though obligated to represent the physician's interests, often find themselves in conflicting roles when the interests of the physician diverge from those of the insurance company which may be responsible for a large portion of his yearly income. Private counsel can assist in limiting the likelihood of a punitive damages claim by interposing certain defenses and, where appropriate, by demanding that the carrier settle the case within policy limits. Insurance company appointed counsel, in our experience, rarely suggests these alternatives to the physician. For these reasons, personal counsel is usually a good investment.
Are there claims not covered by the policy?
Alarmingly, the number of complaints against physicians which include a charge of sexual impropriety are sharply on the rise. Acts of sexual impropriety are not covered by your insurance policy. If you are found guilty—you pay. Worse, a guilty verdict will almost certainly receive the attention of the Board of Medical Examiners, the hospitals in which you have privileges and the managed care companies in which you practice. In our experience, most medical malpractice lawyers have limited experience in dealing with these very difficult cases. Personal counsel is almost always warranted in these circumstances.
Does the plaintiff see damages in excess of policy limits?
More and more malpractice actions now seek damages in excess of policy limits. If a settlement or jury award exceed insurance coverage, the physician will be personally liable for the difference between the award and the coverage limits. The law provides mechanisms to protect the physician from excess damage awards. However, these mechanisms invariably place the physician's counsel in a position of conflict with the malpractice insurer. When the complaint seeks damages in excess of the physician's policy limits, personal counsel should always be considered.
Is there a concurrent complaint before the Board of Medical Examiners?
A recent trend among plaintiff's lawyers is to initiate a complaint with the Board of Medical Examiners either before or at the same time a malpractice case is filed. When this occurs, it is imperative that you seek personal counsel. Any adverse action by the Board of Medical Examiners will almost certainly make it impossible to fully defend the malpractice action. Worse, if the Board of Medical Examiners finds the physician's actions to be willful, this may provide the malpractice insurance company with a reason to avoid providing coverage during the civil case. While malpractice defense lawyers are likely to tell the physician that they are capable of handling Board of Medical Examiners matters, experience demonstrates that this is rarely the case. There is a vast difference between representing a physician before the Board of Medical Examiners, and representing a physician in civil litigation. The rules are different, the proof requirements are different, the experts required to succeed in defending an action can be different, and the question of damages is unimportant.
Only recently, an insurance company appointed lawyer representing a physician in a concurrent Board action recommended settlement of the Board action. By settling the Board action, it would have been nearly impossible to defend against the punitive damages claims in the pending civil action. Moreover, the physician would surely have lost his lucrative managed care contracts. The physician contacted our office, the case was carefully evaluated (for the first time) world class experts were consulted, and it is now likely that both the Board action and the civil action will be successfully defended.
Is the insurance company's lawyer responsive to the physician's needs?
Often, insurance company appointed counsel are involved in many malpractice cases at the same time. Most spend substantial portions of their time in court and have little time to fully prepare the strongest possible defense. As such, the time they have to devote to one case may be severely curtailed by their own schedules and by the insurance company's desire to limit defense costs. Many rely upon paralegals and young associates to handle matters which can be of great importance to the ultimate outcome of a case. If your appointed attorney does not return your calls in a timely fashion, if he or she does not answer your questions satisfactorily, if he or she does not promptly identify experts, if his or her strategy decisions do not make sense to the physician, or if your contact is usually with a paralegal or a young associate, rather than with an experience attorney, appointed to your case, it's time for a second opinion.
Personal counsel can provide enormous benefit to a physician facing a malpractice action. The small investment may substantially reduce significant risk.
Kern Augustine Conroy & Schoppmann, P.C. is a law firm with offices in Bridgewater, NJ, Lake Success, NY and Chicago, IL. Its attorneys devote nearly all of their time representing individual physicians in licensing matters, hospital privileges issues, as personal counsel in malpractice actions, and in business transactions.
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The last two books at the bottom of my beach bag.
I'm reading as fast as I can as the fall line-up is on our heels.
And my wish list is growing.....
Recent Events:
NYSID Annual Benefit Dinner
March 6, 2016
New York, NY
Be A Lifeline Gala
New York, NY
May 23, 2017
D&D Spring Market Book Signing
May 24, 2017
New York, NY
Dialogues on Design
New York School of Interior Design
February 23, 2017
New York, NY
Fort Worth Garden Club
January 30, 2017
Fort Worth, TX
Cedar Rapids Garden Club
November 10, 2016
Guild Hall
East Hampton
July 31, 2016
The last two books at the bottom of my beach bag.
I'm reading as fast as I can as the fall line-up is on our heels.
And my wish list is growing.....
The Charlotte Moss collection of fabrics and trims for Fabricut includes over 100 new items, including prints, wovens, and trimmings. "Charlotte Moss is highly regarded in the industry as a powerful marketer and informed designer," says David Finer, CEO of Fabricut. Charlotte's inspiration for the collection is drawn from antiques and vintage documents from her personal collection. Other inspirations include architectural themes and, of course, her garden. Collaborating with the designers at Fabricut, direction and inspiration for the collection was found within her immense anthology of textile documents, items acquired during her travels and images she's captured behind her camera. Adding to her vision and attention to detail for this collection, each pattern name has its own story. Fabrics are named in honor of her muses – women travelers and explorers who pushed boundaries in many ways. Charlotte explains, "you knew what these women stood for, they had a mission, and as a result, left us legacies that inspire. They are like guiding lights."
Charlotte's second collection of fabrics and trims debuted in 2015. The collection features luscious wovens, fresh prints and stunning trimmings in three color stories - Canvas, Deep Coral and Watercolor.
"Bits of inspiration find you along your path or you find them. However the story goes, there was an attraction, an emotional reaction that caused the two of you to go home together. A tile, a turtle shell, a vintage scarf; a few of the things that inspired this collection..." -Charlotte Moss
Charlotte turns her eye to the garden as a resource for interiors, entertaining, and good living. This book shows the myriad ways the garden provides inspiration every day —indoors and outdoors. Touring readers through her own garden, she offers insights on how to bring the garden into home life. Garden Inspirations also features additional web content accessed by scanning watermarked pages in the book with the Digimarc Discover App.
As Featured In…
House Beautiful-April 2015
Country Living-April 2015
NYC&G-April 2015
Since opening her business in 1985, Charlotte has designed private residences and executive suites all over the United States and the Caribbean. In addition to designing interiors, Charlotte Moss' career has included retail stores, celebrated for Charlotte's unique blend of American, European and Classical influences.
Having launched her career on Wall Street, Charlotte has a keen sense for the shifting sands of change, amid all her decorating prowess. Widening her reach in recent years, Charlotte Moss, LLC now brings her signature Flair for Living to consumers worldwide with collections available under license. She has designed fabric and trim for Fabricut, carpeting sisals for Stark Carpet, and china for Pickard. Most recently, Charlotte has used her experience culled from twenty-five years of decorating couture homes to design a collection of furniture and upholstery with Century Furniture.
Charlotte is a sought-after speaker, lecturing widely on all the arts of living. Recent lecture titles include:
She has written nine books to date. Her most recent title, Garden Inspirations was published by Rizzoli in April of 2015. In addition to writing books, she frequently contributes to House Beautiful, Flower Magazine and other publications.
Charlotte's work has been published in shelter magazines worldwide and she has received numerous awards, including The New York School of Interior Design's Centennial Medal, The Timeless Design Award, given by the Royal Oak Foundation, Elle Décor's VISION AWARD, IFDA's (International Furnishings & Design Association) Circle of Excellence Award for the field of interior design and Traditional Home magazine's list of the worlds' Top 20 interior designers.
Charlotte considers her most important work to be her community service and philanthropy. She serves on the Boards of The Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello, The Bone Marrow Foundation, American Corporate Partners, Madoo Conservancy, The Elsie de Wolfe Foundation and the Advisory Board of The New York School of Interior Design, where she received an Honorary Doctorate Degree. Charlotte sits on the Acquisitions Committee at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology. In 2013, Charlotte was honored by the Bone Marrow Foundation with the Brandon Tartikoff Award at the 'Be A Lifeline' benefit gala, and received the Centennial Medal from the New York School of Interior Design in the spring of 2017.
Curriculum Vitae
Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Monticello, Trustee
Buildings and Grounds Committee
External Affairs Committee
Charlotte has lectured extensively on the topic of interior design appearing at showhouses, museums, womens' groups, garden clubs, trade fair /antique shows and corporate events.
Past lectures include:
| Montecito, CA Houston, TX
Charlotte is frequently asked by various organizations to draw upon her expertise with consulting on various projects in manufacturing, retail, interior design and publishing. Consulting projects have included:
Gift shop design and space planning consultation, Monticello
Licensing Consultation, Colonial Williamsburg
Restoration of The Mount, Lenox, Massachusetts
Production of a Fundraising DVD, Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse
The Charlotte Moss website, A Flair For Living™, contains information on upcoming events, speaking engagements and licensed products, as well as the blogs, Tête-à-Tête and C'est Inspiré. Tête-à-Tête, editorially based, is updated regularly and contains articles of topical interest. C'est Inspiré, is Charlotte's photo blog - photographs in which Charlotte feels do all the talking…


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Under some circumstances, TV and OneGuide may be unresponsive or slow to respond. Examples include a lag in changing channels, static images on television channels, or no response to voice commands.
To resolve the issue, try these solutions in the following order.
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Drink of the Week: Citrusy Champagne Sangria
I have an Oscar's party every year because I secretly wish that I was up on that stage reading my acceptance speech. This year, one of my lovely guests make a cocktail with champagne which inspired me to find a lovely champagne infusion for this week's drink of the week. When I stumbled upon this lovely concoction you can imagine my surprise to find something that not only includes champagne but could also be considered a sangria?! Am I dead? Is this heaven?!
Photo Credit: KiranTarun.com
Citrusy Champagne Sangria
Recipe can be found at KiranTarun.com


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Among the 100 Best in the DC Area
Tha best Cuban Food Restaurant I have ever been in.
The Atmosphere is soothing but exciting.
The service just right,
And the Food, the Star !!!.
From the Cuban Tapas to the Paella and the vast choices for authentic Cuban....makes you return for more.
Also, the patio in the Summer is a guarantee for trying a mojito for cooling your body temperature.
Desserts... Flan will do it for me. Either Vanilla or Coconut flan.
Review from www.tripadvisor.com
The best I've had in the area
I went here with my girlfriend last night for dinner and we absolutely loved it. It wasn't our first time having cuban food but it was by far the best.
We started with Tostones Dazon Estilo Marcos- these were so delicious. We got both beef and chicken, both were yummy but I preferred the beef. It was my first time having tostones and I loved it.
For our main course we shared Pollo a Limon (chicken sauteed in lemon butter shallots and white wine). The lemon butter was the best I've had in the area and the chicken was perfectly cooked.
Review from www.yelp.com
Hands down the BEST Cuban Food!
The restaurant is quaint & brightly painted inside. Great, friendly service. The menu is reasonalbe - portions are large and absolutely delicious. Get the yuca w/garlic as an appetizer - it's a must-have! And the Ropa Viejo is an excellent choice for dinner. Desserts are delicious but on the small side. Overall... excellent restaurant with amazing food!


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Cancer Immunology
Program Overview
The immune system is closely intertwined with both cancer pathogenesis and treatment. On the one hand, cancer is a manifestation of failures in immunity. Cancer cells that express mutant proteins manage to escape detection and elimination by the immune system. Chronic infections that persist due to incompletely effective immune responses also contribute to cancer. Some, such as human papillomavirus (HPV) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) are directly oncogenic, while others such as H. pylori, hepatitis C virus, hepatitis B virus and Chlamydia psittaci promote cancers by inducing chronic but ineffective immune stimulation. Similarly, chronic autoimmunity is linked to lymphoid malignancies or, in the case of inflammatory bowel disease, to colon carcinoma. Machinery that evolved for the generation of antigen receptor diversity on immune cells is co-opted in oncogenesis. On the other hand, the potency and specificity of the immune system can be a powerful tool that eliminates neoplastic cells. The success of the antibody Rituxan in treating CD20+ lymphomas and allogeneic stem cell transplantation (alloSCT) in treating hematopoietic malignancies highlights the potential of both antibody and T cell-based therapies. Nevertheless, immunotherapy of cancer is clearly in its infancy and recent and ongoing advances in basic immunology only now make it possible to more rationally explore the potential of the adaptive immune system to treat cancer.
With this background in mind, the goals of the Cancer Immunology Program are to:
- Elucidate the fundamental nature of molecular and cellular mechanisms of immunity. Basic research in immunology is conducted in four thematic areas: a) antigen presentation, b) T cell responses and their regulation, c) innate immunity and the links between the innate and adaptive immune system, and d) B cell function and cell biology. Seminal discoveries made at Yale in the fields of antigen processing, antigen cross-presentation, Toll-like receptor (TLR) function and mechanisms of T cell regulation and polarization have already begun to influence studies in the clinic.
- Encourage research in human cancer immunology. The Cancer Immunology Program has a core group of investigators that use mice to investigate cancer immunity in models of allogeneic stem cell transplantation, melanoma, breast cancer, HPV infection and cutaneous malignancy. This work is strongly supported by the outstanding immunology research in non-cancer specific models. Since communication between these two groups is essential to achieve this end, a major goal is to ensure that such interactions remain effective and robust.
- Develop and implement novel investigator-initiated trials in cancer immunotherapy. The Cancer Immunology Program has ongoing programs and therapeutic trials in allogeneic stem cell transplantation, extracorporeal photopheresis, melanoma immunotherapy, and vaccine development.


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Charlotte, NC (SportsNetwork.com) - The Carolina Panthers have exercised the fifth-year option on quarterback Cam Newton's rookie contract.
Newton is now under contract through the 2015 season.
The 24-year-old Newton, who had ankle surgery last month, threw for 3,379 yards, 24 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 16 games last season. He also carried the ball 111 times for 585 yards and six scores for the NFC South- champion Panthers.
Selected with the first overall pick by the Panthers in the 2011 NFL Draft, Newton has started all 48 games played in his three NFL seasons. He has completed 882-of-1,475 passes (59.8 percent) for 11,299 yards and 64 touchdowns with 42 interceptions. He has rushed for 2,032 yards and 28 touchdowns.
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"... Millions of Muslims, as well as Christians - half the people of Britain, according to one survey - reject Darwin"s teaching. One author even asserts Darwinists were responsible for 9/11.
... Another place we visited was Istanbul, where TURKISH AUTHOR ADNAN OKTAR has some claim to be AMONG THE MOST INFLUENTIAL CREATIONISTS ON THE PLANET.
He argues that Darwinism is by its very nature a violent creed because of its insistence on the importance of conflict or struggle. For this Muslim, who wants to convert Europe to Islam, the 9/11 terrorists "were in reality Darwinists"."
(You can watch the full interview of Mr. Adnan Oktar, here.)


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Greetings: Kyle Field + Nathaniel Russell + Alia Shawkat
God, I wish I was in Paris. This is a general on-going wish but tonight especially as it is the opening of Greetings.
Artists Kyle Field, Nathaniel Russell, and Alia Shawkat (yes, Maeby from Arrested Development) have been staying in the countryside in France making work especially for the show! Danielle Rubi, a talented photographer in her own right, curated the show.
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The Miracle of Creation in Plants
In this book which explains the miracles of creation in plants, an important result and the evidence which proves it is demonstrated. The theory of evolution is one which conflicts with scientific truths and tries to find support for its claims by building various fantasies. This is a reality that evolutionists from time to time admit.
The famous, Nobel prize-winning evolutionist Dr. Robert Milikan admits the evolutionists' predicament:
The pathetic thing is that we have scientists who are trying to prove evolution, which no scientist can ever prove. 98
There is no doubt that what pushes evolutionists to make these admissions is the truths that are being made apparent as science develops. All scientific research, whether on living things or the balances in the universe prove that the universe, came into being as the result of a special design.
The aim in the preparation of this book is, by setting out another of the proofs of creation, to remind readers of subjects that they come across all the time in the flow of daily life, but to which they pay no attention and never think of as "the miracle of creation." It will open up a new horizon for people who have been interested only in certain subjects all their lives, who think only of meeting their own needs, and who for that reason do not see the evidence of the existence of God. This will open up an important road that will guide man to his Lord, who created him.
This is the most important matter a person can face in his life. As God reveals in His verses, only people who use their intelligence can think, consider, and find a way to God:
They said "Glory be to You!
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In celebration of the Arizona Centennial, a 50-photo exhibit will be on display presented by Alliance Bank in downtown Phoenix at CityScape.
Running from now through the end of March 2012, the exhibit entitled "At Work in Arizona" will mark the 100th year since admitted to the Union when it achieved its statehood as the "Grand Canyon State" on February 14, 1912. The photographic exhibit will display the growth in technology through the years as Arizona become one of the fastest-growing regions in the country.
From the rugged mining days of the young state, to the modern urban city spaces we now know and love, the two-level lobby exhibit will, through the eyes of the camera lens, depict the people, landscapes and spirit of America's 48th state and its past 100 years with photographs and descriptions.
The pictures within the gallery are part of Alliance Bank's permanent collection, created by Arizona based photographer and historian Marilyn Szabo.
"We are very proud to be a part of the Arizona Centennial with the presentation of our historic photographic exhibit celebrating the first 100 years of Arizona's economic achievements," stated Jim Lundy, chief executive officer on Alliance Bank.
"As Arizona's largest locally-owned bank, we are especially pleased to be able to provide an opportunity for the public to see the diversity of Arizona's commerce and the entrepreneurial spirit of those who work today to promote Arizona's growth and quality of life for generations to come," he added.
The exhibit will be open to the public Monday through Friday through March 31st, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Alliance Bank's headquarters at CitsyScape in downtown Phoenix.


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North Yorkshire trainer David Barron swerves his local Catterick meeting this afternoon and heads instead to Nottingham with his high-class sprinter Pearl Secret, who makes a welcome return to action.
The classy five-year-old was confined to only one outing last season before being struck with an injury which kept him sidelined for the remainder of the campaign.
Barron has always had a very high opinion of Pearl Secret, who proved himself an ultra-smart speedster in his first two seasons.
This is a big year for Pearl Secret to return to the glory days and the totepool Lola Faulkner Conditions Stakes over five furlongs looks a good opportunity for him to start 2014 in style. Jamie Spencer has the mount on the nap selection.
In the Barry Hills Further Flight Stakes, a Listed contest, High Jinx looks the one to be on. The mount of Ryan Moore, James Fanshawe's charge showed useful form in high-class staying events in the last couple of seasons.
This looks a nice race for him to make his reappearance before he graduates to bigger contests further down the line.
David O'Meara, whose Repeater promises to give High Jinx plenty to think about, can win the totetrifecta Available On All Races Handicap with Robert The Painter.
Danny Tudhope's mount ran a blinder to finish third in the Lincoln at Doncaster and might not have to improve on that performance to clinch this race.
Also worth noting on the Nottingham card are the promising Fast Delivery (2-10) and Hayley Turner's mount Secret Pursuit (5-10), an all-weather winner last time out.
At Catterick, Richard Fahey and David Nolan, who teamed-up to land Doncaster's Spring Mile with Brae Hill, have good prospects with Gabrial's Star in the 2014 Catterick Twelve Furlong Series Handicap.
Like Brae Hill, Gabrial's Star is owned by Dr Marwan Koukash, He is fit from two all-weather outings and may appreciate this return to turf, having shown some smart grass form in the past for his previous trainers. He should go well.
Mark Johnston can start Catterick punters off on the right note by winning the opening Welcome To Catterick's Flat Season 2014 Handicap with Late Shipment, one of his two runners in this mile and a half contest.
The three-year-old was a fluent ten lengths winner at LIngfield last week and, provided that level of form can be reproduced on turf, Late Shipment should be hard to beat.
Alexandrakollontai is not to be overlooked in the catterickbridge.co.uk Handicap over seven furlongs.
Trained in Scotland by Alistair Whillans, the four-year-old was quite progressive last season and it is significant that Julie Burke, who established a good rapport with him, has been booked for the ride again today.
Lady Montenegro (2.50), a winner last season for Ann Duffield, and the speedy I'll Be Good (5.20) are two others to consider on Catterick's seven-race programme.
Catterick today
2.20 Late Shipment, 2.50 Lady Montenegro, 3.20 Waltz Darling, 3.50 Cape Of Hope, 4.20 Alexandrakollontai, 4.50 Gabrial's Star, 5.20 I'll Be Good.
Nottingham today
2.10 Fast Delivery, 2.40 Roseburg, 3.10 Scarborough, 3.40 Pearl Secret (NAP), 4.10 High Jinx, 4.40 Robert The Painter, 5.10 Secret Pursuit, 5.40 Sahara Desert.
Today's other meetings
Kempton and Lingfield.
Tomorrow's meetings
Kempton, Ludlow, Taunton and Towcester.


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do you have to apply to become an admin and another question how do you post a bmp image, because it only accepts jpegs?—The preceding unsigned comment was added by B0n b0ns (talk • contribs)
- If you have to ask, you will never know.
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Yet Another Galactic Transmission about the Way Things Are
Have we gotten your attention yet? It's not so easy, you know. You are busy with a lot of other information at the moment. If you would, take your attention away from the messages of impending doom, catastrophic change, and world intertribal tensions and listen, just for a really short time. There is something we'd like to share, and it's the best thing we can do right now, to put this information in your ears and eyes, and let you let us share. We are just a simple band of intergalactic brothers and sisters, but that's the path many of you wish to take, so we thought we'd tell you a little bit about our understanding of what's happening on the planet before the story comes out on the news. It is heading in that direction, but it's always good to have an inside scoop if you can get one.
Your leaders are cooking up a really juicy plot to take you into the outside world with big fat bellies full of nonsense. You are for the most part aware of this, but things are getting more and more interstellar in scope, if you know what we mean. You have been clamoring for something to be revealed, but the truth is something that cannot be hidden forever and sooner or later reveals itself. The time for its unveiling is getting closer, if the time can be measured for such a reality to be born. It can't really, but the attempt to pinpoint it is a noble one, and doesn't have any really dire consequences, apart from personal disappointments for those who count on them to be the truth that they're looking for. In actuality, the time for disclosure, the time of ascension, all that cannot be targeted without your participation in the whole activity. Ironically, there is little that the individual has to do, other than to take care of what's coming into view for them. Worrying about the bigger picture is well and good, but the real change will happen when the nit-picky little details of individual perfection are dealt with in a soul-satisfying way. In a nutshell, that means taking a seriously honest look at the person who you are in the world, and comparing it to the person who you want to believe you are in the best of all possible worlds. The truth follows such noble deeds, when it can't move forward during the heat of a controversy with unresolved origins. Get over the things that the news says you should be concerned about, acknowledge, and work on what you can do in relation to the activity of creating a perfect world and directing the flow of your presence toward its birth. It is enough, and the bigger issues of the day, whatever they become tomorrow, will sort themselves out. Hear the voice within and don't get distracted by the noise of the next big adventure in the works. Your heart is in the know of what the truth has to show you, and it beams information to you constantly. Bring your attention to it and trust the truth to reveal itself through the internal conduit that feeds the soul of humanity everywhere. It is a survival means for the now.
It isn't our intention to tell you what to do. It's up to you to find the high modulation that's there for your individual ascendance, and come together in conscious streams of finding a strength as one people. It is our intention, rather, to be present, to share perspective with those of you who are entrained to our vibration of frequency through these communications and inner awareness, and to be of service when and where we best are able. Beyond this, spiritual endeavor cannot be taken up by another on the path of another, unless there is agreement and a need. You are powerful and no one needs to order you into any other understanding than that you are, indeed, able to pull this off, to change your world, to become great big powerful high-vibrating beings of new standing on your own terms. We are here to be beside you as family, as friends, and as supporters for the birth of the new reality you are shaping. We are your fans, and we love you beyond words. Be brave, dear souls, and know we breathe blessings to the whole planet.


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Mason finally has a tidier: masontidy. It runs perltidy on the various sections of Perl code embedded in Mason components. It works on both Mason 1 and Mason 2 syntax.
One nice trick is that it indents %-lines relative to each other, regardless of intervening content. e.g.
% foreach my $article (@articles) {
% my $title = $article->title;
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% if ( $article->has_related_links ) {
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Given my devotion to code tidying in general, this ought to have been written a long time ago, but the perfect became the enemy of the good. I always imagined a tidier that would reformat the HTML content simultaneously, so that for example the <li> would be indented inside the <ul> above.
This turns out to be difficult and fraught with edge cases. What if an HTML tag is generated inside Perl code and can't be seen by the tidier? What about embedded javascript and CSS? Every time I encountered these problems I'd shelve the project.
In the end I decided half a solution is better than none. The current masontidy doesn't attempt to tidy the HTML or non-Perl content. Perhaps someday I'll figure out how to do it, but the current tool is still a big improvement.


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Place information here about how to learn about school projects and participate in them.
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Not sure I'm qualified to write this article as what I've got are ideas, no practical experiences--yet. Seems to me though, that the best way to be involved in school events is to have a child in school.
Now, because of the presumed resistance in the language department against Esperanto, it might be best to approach this from a practical point of view.
Would a science fair allow a project on languages, or better, constructed languages, or straight Esperanto? Can you guide your child in the direction of doing that?
I've asked my wife to teach her 3rd graders a short Esperanto song, which will be sung for the parents in public. Do you have connections, (like you're married to or are a teacher,) that you can convince to introduce some aspect of Esperanto in the classroom? Social studies might be a good place to start.
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Quote:I go where the real is. I trained in a real good system in the Philippines, Shorin Ryu Shorinkan under Ulysses Aquino, and it took me thirteen years to find a good teacher in the USA. I travel 2 hours to train with him, usually twice a month for about 7 hours per session, usually privates. It's worth it. This style of karate is gonna die if good folks don't perpetuate it. I love how our kata look. There are so many nuances left out just in the performiance of Naihanchi kata in other styles. We kept all those little subtleties and emphasize proper structure (Structural qi), balance and a lot of 45 degree angles. Mlultiversed
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WINTER PARK, Fla. – Coming off of their best season since 2001, the Saint Leo University baseball team was picked to finish 7th in this year's Sunshine State Conference Preseason Poll. The squad, picked to finish 8th prior to the 2013 spring semester, ended last season with an overall record of 35-14-1 and a second place SSC finish.
Tampa received first place recognition in the preseason poll after finishing out 2013 as the NCAA Division II National Champions.
In the poll conducted among the SSC head baseball coaches, the Tampa Spartans tallied 64 points and received eight of nine first-place votes. Florida Tech was selected second with 46 points. Barry and Lynn both received 42 points for third, while the Fighting Knights earned the remaining first-place vote.
Nova Southeastern was tabbed fifth with 41 points. Florida Southern took the sixth slot with 34 points, and Saint Leo earned 31 points for seventh. Rollins (16 points) and Eckerd (8 points) rounded out the preseason poll.
In addition to the Sunshine State Conference preseason poll, Saint Leo was recently ranked 28th in the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Division II Preseason Poll, a poll that ranks the top-40 programs in the country. The only other SSC institution to receive a preseason ranking was No. 1 Tampa.
The Lions, who return two All-SSC players to their roster this year, have named 21 newcomers to the green and gold and will rely on key returners to carry the team through a tough SSC and regional schedule.
Saint Leo will begin the 2014 season on Saturday, Feb. 1 when they travel to the University of North Georgia to take on the Nighthawks. The first pitch of the single game will be thrown out at 6:00 p.m.
For the complete Sunshine State Conference release, click here. For the complete poll, see below.
Anyone who is interested in more information regarding the Saint Leo baseball team should visit SaintLeoLions.com. Also, be sure to 'Like' the Lions on Facebook and 'Follow' Saint Leo Athletics on Twitter and Instagram.
2014 Sunshine State Conference Preseason Baseball Poll
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1 - Tampa, 64 (8)
2 - Florida Tech, 46
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Alpine Inspiration
Alpine Inspiration
| Posted by Ethan Bearman, LA Phil in Lucerne
The Swiss Alps, as seen by LA Phil brass players Ethan Bearman and Mike Myers.
LA Phil third trumpet Mike Myers and I are both avid skiers so naturally when it occurred to me that the orchestra would be touring to Switzerland in March - with a day off - I asked him to join me in a little adventure. When else might we have the opportunity to ski the Swiss Alps? Not only is it a huge feather in the cap of an American skier (and probably skiers from just about anywhere else) but the Alps literally are the inspiration for some of the most beloved symphonic music in our repertoire.
Gustav Mahler used cowbells to depict bucolic life in the rural villages dotting the Alps and Richard Wagner finished the third act of his opera Tristan und Isolde in 1859 living in the very hotel I write this from, the Hotel Schweizerhof. He was so inspired by the incredible view from our hotel of Mount Rigi and Mount Pilatus rising above Lake Luzern that in 1866 he bought a house down the street which is now a museum.
As brass players, we are occasionally asked to give it everything we've got to help portray 11 hours of an imagined day in the Alps in Richard Strauss's Ein Alpensinfonie, a colossus of a piece requiring over 125 musicians, including 34 brass instruments. It is easily one of the most virtuosic and demanding pieces of music we will ever perform and captures the majesty and grandness of the Alps and the unpredictability and power of nature that unfolds there.
With some guidance from my Swiss neighbor back in Pasadena we started out by train toward the town of Engelberg, a 45 minute ride from Lucerne. With typical Swiss efficiency we were directed off the train, picked up rental skis, and boarded a bus to the ski area. It was overcast at first, and had snowed all day and night the previous day. As we ascended in the gondola we marveled at the same snow covered glacial peaks and thousands of alpine trees weighed down by snow that have so inspired others, and I thought of the music of Strauss which begins in the mists of morning just before the sun has risen.
We skied down several runs to get our bearings and try different sections of the large ski area. Then the clouds began to part and the sun shone, giving way to clear blue skies and a 360 degree panorama of peaks and valleys, sheer glacier faces and powder covered slopes the likes of which I had never imagined. In my head I began to hear the 19 bar melody from Alpensinfonie which is played in unison by all 8 horns when the music 'reaches' the summit. As Mike and I skied down repeatedly, sometimes darting through the 'off-piste' areas to glide through fresh powder, we stopped many times to take pictures, not quite believing what we were seeing. Particularly impressive was one view of the peaks and valleys descending until white snow gave way to green pastures in a large valley below dotted with Swiss villages, with visibility extended to at least 15 or 20 miles.
We stopped very briefly to get some lunch at a slope side chalet, and were treated to live Swiss folk music. We introduced ourselves as LA Phil musicians and applauded their efforts and they were nice enough to pose for a picture with us.
Ethan and Mike pose with Swiss musicians during a break from skiing in the Alps.
After about five hours of skiing, we were ready to call it quits, not wanting to leave but knowing that we needed to get back to Lucerne to rejoin our colleagues, and uninjured at that. We had concerts to perform in the coming days, and we knew the risks of the Alps from Strauss's score: thunderstorms, getting lost, and goats. Fortunately we avoided all of those problems and made it back to Lucerne with some souvenirs, memories of an unforgettable day of skiing the Alps, and a new understanding of what inspired Strauss to write such incredible music.
That evening I told Gustavo about our day and he remembered conducting the LA Philharmonic in a performance of Alpensinfonie a few years ago, before he became our Music Director. He too began to sing the music from the summit, and said he would love to perform it again. I hope that day comes soon.
Also - I have to check with my accountant, but I believe all future ski trips to the Alps are fully tax-deductible!
Great post! Break a leg...at
Great post! Break a leg...at the concert.
The Tour!
Have watched all there is so far- absolutely awesome! So many thanks for this fabulous "trip" And a very big " HURRAH" for our tremendous LAPHIL = & of course, Mr. Gustavo...
the tour
So many thanks for arranging this fabulous "tour" for us. Iit is marvelous!. And a very big "HURRAH" for the LAPHIL, the YOLA, & of course, for Mr. Gustavo!
You guys are amazing!
It looks like you guys are having a blast. Who knew that gifted horn players could also be accomplished skiers??
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David Tatman was elected by his peers Thursday night as president of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, beating fellow member Tarvald Smith in a 6-5 vote.
Smith, however, managed to keep a leadership position on the board, winning a second term as board vice president in a 7-4 vote over Evelyn Ware-Jackson.
"I'm excited about the opportunity," Tatman said. "We have a great board, and we are working together."
Smith said he's content to stay vice president and looks forward to working with Tatman.
"I think he and I are on the same sheet of music and will work hand in hand to keep the district intact," Smith said.
Tatman runs a consulting firm, The Tatman Group, which counts several governmental associations as clients; Smith is a self-employed lawyer.
The vote marks the end of two years as president for Barbara Freiberg, who opted not to seek another term.
Tatman received the same six votes Freiberg earned when she was named president in January 2011. Both were elected in fall of 2010, two of six new members elected then. Five of the six new members earned the endorsement of a political action committee affiliated with the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. Joined by veteran board member Jill Dyason, they have constituted the dominant voting bloc on the board.
Before Thursday's vote, Freiberg offered a tearful goodbye.
"We've been successful in putting together initiatives that have made a real difference in the lives of children," Freiberg said.
Tatman then gave Freiberg a bouquet of flowers and the audience offered her a standing ovation.
Superintendent Bernard Taylor complimented Freiberg, saying he's worked with seven board presidents during his three stints as superintendent and that Freiberg "leads the pack."
"I don't know anyone who does it with as much style, grace and leadership," Taylor said.
Board members Connie Bernard, Dyason, Craig Freeman, Freiberg, Tatman and Ware-Jackson voted for Tatman to serve as board president, while board members Jerry Arbour, Randy Lamana, Vereta Lee, Kenyetta Nelson-Smith and Tarvald Smith voted for Smith.
Those voting for Tarvald Smith as vice president were Bernard, Dyason, Arbour, Lamana, Lee, Tarvald Smith and Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, while Ware-Jackson, Freeman, Freiberg and Tatman voted for Ware-Jackson for the position of board vice president.
Other seen as possible challengers to Tatman, namely Arbour and Lamana, opted not to seek the job.
Arbour, who served as president from 2008 to 2010, said earlier this week that he is instead pursuing a spot on the board for the Council of Urban Boards of Education, an urban-focused arm of the National School Boards Association. He said he wanted Lamana to run for board president instead.
Lamana had said he'd be open to taking the job, but said he changed his mind as Thursday's meeting started and decided to throw his support behind Smith instead.
Tatman said he wants to give board members more opportunities for leadership, more advance information from school staff, and he also wants the board to consider shifting back to a more traditional committee structure.
Since 2009, the board has had a "committee of the whole" that meets on the first Thursday of each month, in which all 11 members consider all the issues that previously were dealt with by a handful of committees that met on different nights.
Tatman said he also plans to hold a School Board retreat soon and plans to ask members when they would be available for such a retreat and what issues they'd like to discuss.
Editor's Note: The story was modified at 9:45 a.m. to reflect Advocate staff writer Charles Lussier wrote the story above, not Greg Garland.


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HOUSTON - The Texas Medical Center is ready for any potential flooding from this weekend's possible storms.
Ten million gallons of water flooded the UT Health Medical School from Tropical Storm Allison. We're not expecting anything as catastrophic as that this weekend, but if the Houston area sees any flooding, the Medical Center is ready with flood doors and gates.
"We have a 24-hour presence on campus where we monitor the weather all the time," said Robert Emery, UT Health vice president of safety. "We've been in this business long enough to not presume all these systems will work. We've moved all of our valuable infrastructure from the lower levels. We prepare for the worst, hope for the best. We drill this each year to make sure the systems do work."
The Texas Medical Center launched a massive flood protection plan after Tropical Storm Allison devastated the area, including the UT Health Medical School. Flood waters rose 33 feet off the ground, resulting in $87 million in damage. More than a decade later, this building has waterproof walls and aquarium glass. Twenty-three flood doors and gates now surround the building to keep dangerous flood waters out. Each of the 23 flood doors can close in under five minutes.
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Syrian rebel fighters belonging to the 'Martyrs of Maaret al-Numan' battalion leave their position after a range of shootings on Thursday in the southern Syrian town of Maaret al-Numan in front of the army base of Wadi Deif. At least 93,000 people, including over 6,500 children, have been killed in Syria's civil war, the UN said, warning that the true death toll could be far higher.
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Offensive Players of the Postseason
Top playoff performers from 14 Minor League circuits
By John Parker / MLB.com | September 19, 2012 12:44 PM ET
Bryce Brentz, Pawtucket
(.333/.385/.792, 7 G, 8-for-24, 3 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 5 R, 2 BB, 7 K)
Brentz, the Red Sox's No. 4 prospect, only joined Triple-A Pawtucket on Aug. 30 and went 2-for-17 (.118) in five regular season games. The 23-year-old outfielder rediscovered his stroke in the playoffs, however, with hits in each of his first five postseason outings. After going deep in Games 1 and 3 of Pawtucket's semifinal series against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Brentz tripled and doubled in the opening game of the Governors' Cup Finals. The PawSox went on to capture their first IL title since 1984.
Pacific Coast League
Mike Jacobs, Reno
(.273/.333/.697, 9 G, 9-for-33, 2 2B, 4 HR, 12 RBI, 8 R, 4 BB, 9 K)
Jacobs also backed into the playoffs, with just three singles and a double in his last 10 regular season games. The former big leaguer answered the bell in the postseason, delivering a PCL-best four home runs and 12 RBIs as Reno rolled to its first championship. Jacobs went deep in the decisive Game 5 of the Aces' semifinal series against Sacramento and homered in Games 1, 2 and 4 of the finals.
Eastern League
Adam Abraham, Akron
(.300/.323/.700, 9 G, 9-for-30, 3 3B, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 4 R, 1 BB, 6 K)
In his last three seasons, covering 352 games, Abraham legged out exactly two triples. In nine playoff games this September, he had three, to go along with a pair of homers and eight RBIs. (All the other hitters in the EL playoffs managed four triples combined.) After struggling in his first four postseason games, Abraham had three hits and two RBIs in the fifth game of the semifinals, helping the Aeros storm back to win after dropping the first two games. His eighth RBI of the postseason gave Akron a lead it would not relinquish in Game 4 of the Finals.
Southern League
Mike Zunino, Jackson
(.379/.471/.828, 8 G, 11-for-29, 2 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR, 8 RBI, 6 R, 4 BB, 7 K)
Zunino's remarkable debut half-season ended just shy of a championship, but one could hardly have asked more of the third overall pick in the June Draft. After winning the Golden Spikes Award as the nation's top collegiate player at the University of Florida, Zunino reported to Class A Short-Season Everett, where he earned three Player of the Week awards in just 29 games. Jumping up several levels to Jackson, the 21-year-old catcher hit .333/.386/.588 in 15 regular season games, then added a league-leading three homers and 24 total bases in the playoffs.
Texas League
Chris Swauger, Springfield
(.316/.316/.895, 5 G, 6-for-19, 2 2B, 3 HR, 5 RBI, 5 R, 0 BB, 4 K)
Swauger only played in Springfield's semifinal series against Tulsa, but he made quite an impact, most notably in Game 1. With the Cardinals trailing 6-0 after four innings, the 26-year-old outfielder put the team on his back. Swauger blasted three home runs, including a two-run shot in the 10th inning that gave Springfield an 8-6 lead. The Cardinals ultimately outlasted the Drillers in five games and went on to win their first Texas League title.
California League
Jonathan Meyer, Lancaster
(.343/.439/.600, 10 G, 12-for-35, 3 2B, 2 HR, 10 RBI, 6 R, 6 BB, 9 K, 1 SB)
On the final day of the regular season, Meyer clubbed two homers and drove in five runs. It was a sign of things to come. The third baseman, a third-round pick in 2009, drove in 10 runs in 10 games as the JetHawks rolled to their first-ever California League crown. Meyer set the tone for Lancaster in the Finals, collecting three RBIs in a 7-4, Game 1 victory over Modesto, the opening act to a three-game sweep.
Carolina League
Kevan Smith, Winston-Salem
(.333/.400/.667, 6 G, 6-for-18, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB, 4 K)
After posting the best regular-season record among all full-season Minor League teams, Winston-Salem came up short in the Finals for the second time in three seasons despite the efforts of Smith. The 24-year-old catcher, a seventh-round pick out of the University of Pittsburgh in the 2011 Draft, went deep twice and drove in six runs in six games for the Dash. With Winston-Salem facing a 2-0 hole in the Finals, Smith's two-run shot helped the Dash come back to edge Lynchburg, 5-4, in Game 2.
Florida State League
Tyler Collins, Lakeland
(.367/.387/.767, 7 G, 11-for-30, 2 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 5 R, 1 BB, 8 K)
As Lakeland battled to its first Florida State League crown since 1992, Collins racked up 23 total bases in seven games -- only his teammate Hernan Perez, with 13, mustered half as many in the FSL playoffs. The 22-year-old Texan helped the Flying Tigers rally from a 2-1 deficit in the Finals and collected the only RBI in the decisive fifth game as Lakeland topped Jupiter, 2-0. Collins' five postseason RBIs came on top of his team-leading 66 during the regular season.
Midwest League
Nick Ramirez, Wisconsin
(.310/.487/.862, 9 G, 9-for-29, 4 2B, 4 HR, 10 RBI, 7 R, 8 BB, 9 K, 1 SB)
Not only did Ramirez collect a league-high four homers, eight extra-base hits, and 10 RBIs for the Timber Rattlers, he delivered when it mattered most. The 23-year-old slugger's two-run double in the seventh proved the difference as Wisconsin beat Fort Wayne, 4-2, in Game 4 of the Finals. The big first baseman even notched his first stolen base of the year in the playoffs as Wisconsin captured its first Midwest League championship since 1984.
South Atlantic League
Austin Barnes, Greensboro
(.458/.462/.833, 6 G, 11-for-24, 3 2B, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 1 BB, 7 K, 1 CS)
It's not easy to hit .458 or slug .833 under any circumstances, let alone in the playoffs. Barnes did just that, driving in four runs and scoring three more in Greensboro's playoff run. Three of the backstop's RBIs came in Game 2 of the semifinals as the Grasshoppers outlasted Hagerstown, 7-5, to punch their ticket to the Finals. Barnes had at least two hits in each of the four Finals games -- and fell a triple shy of the cycle in Game 4 -- but the 'Hoppers fell to Asheville.
New York-Penn League
Austin Elkins, Tri-City
(.435/.552/.565, 6 G, 10-for-23, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 6 R, 0 BB, 1 K)
Elkins spent most of his postseason on base, collecting 10 hits and six walks in Tri-City's six playoff games. The switch-hitting infielder had at least one hit in each game and a pair in each of the first four contests. Elkins' six runs scored were the most by any player in the NYPL playoffs, but four of them came in the ValleyCats' 16-7 win in Game 3 of the semifinals. Too often he was left on base, as Tri-City fell to Hudson Valley in the Finals.
Northwest League
Tucker Frawley, Vancouver
(.500/.563/.714, 5 G, 7-for-14, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, 2 BB, 2 K)
An eighth-round pick out of Coastal Carolina in the June Draft, Frawley struggled in his debut season. The backstop had 15 hits -- all singles -- in 81 at-bats over 26 games for a .185/.280/.185 line. His bat came alive at the right time, however, as the Canadians captured their second consecutive championship. Frawley packed seven hits into his five games and his first career home run (an extra-base hit) helped Vancouver outlast Boise, 12-9, in the decisive third game of the Finals.
Appalachian League
Adam Walker, Elizabethton
(.375/.483/.792, 6 G, 9-for-24, 1 2B, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 5 R, 3 SB)
After a slow start, Walker finished the regular season tied for the league lead with 14 home runs. He didn't let up in the playoffs, going deep three more times (and swiping three bases, one shy of his regular-season total) and driving in seven runs in the E-Twins' run to the title. A third-round pick in the 2012 Draft, Walker had hits in each of Elizabethton's six games and fell a triple shy of the cycle in its playoff opener, a 4-0 win at Danville.
Pioneer League
Jeremy Rathjen, Ogden
(.381/.552/.714, 6 G, 8-for-21, 1 2B, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 4 R, 6 BB, 3 K, 1 CS)
Rathjen led the Pioneer League with 67 runs scored in 68 regular season games, a testament to his .443 on-base percentage, which was tied for first. He kept getting on base, with eight hits and six walks in the Raptors' six games, but only came around to score four times -- two of them on home runs of his own. Rathjen went deep and drove in four runs in Ogden's 13-7 rout in Game 2 of the Finals, but he and the Raptors were held off the board in Game 3 as Missoula claimed the league crown with a 10-0 win.
John Parker is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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HAVING a Premier League football team in Bolton is probably worth between £30 to £35 million to the local economy, businessmen and women heard.
And if by some appalling luck the club were to be relegated to the Championship it would lose around 50 per cent of its income almost overnight.
Gareth Moores, commercial director of Bolton Wanderers Football Club, speaking at the Bolton Professionals' Curry Club quarterly meeting, said the Barclays Premier League was the most lucrative football league in the world and generated around £2.2 billion a year.
He said that the enormous sun was only dwarfed by the NFL, NBA and the baseball leagues in America and the matches were watched by around 600 million people around the world every week.
The league generated around 11,000 hours of TV programmes and accumulatively reached around three billion people.
The club gave employment of around 1,000 people in the town in a variety of ways and attracted around 1.5 million visitors to Bolton every year, with 70 per cent of those on non football days.
The old Burnden Park was of huge historical significance but only ever open 25 times a year while the ultra modern Reebok stadium had to earn money all year round.
Mr Moores added: " We invest around £750,000 in a range of community activities and of that about £500,000 is spent on community grass roots football.
"All that community and educational work is done through the charitable arm of the club - the Bolton Wanderers Community Trust."
When clubs sign foreign players the financial reward can be considerable but players were never signed just because a club could make money in a particular market.
Through recent signings the club had done very well in South Korea and Japan, pushing the brand to the forefront as well as making considerable amounts of money.
He said: "BWFC was the first club to go 50-5- with the De Vere hotel group in building and embedding into the stadium a hotel and an office development under the north stand.
He was asked about how the club interacted with local businesses and he said they had teams out talking to businesses about how the club and firms could work together but said they could improve on this.
He praised Isle of Man resident and BWFC owner Eddie Davies for giving great support for the club through thick and thin.
The professionals' curry club is both useful for networking and to listen to guest speakers' opinions on the world of business and finance and how Bolton can benefit.
For many business people the quarterly meeting is a great way to meet contemporaries they might only see infrequently and to discuss a variety of business opportunities.
The membership is selective and those invited to attend are usually partners, decision makers or senior managers in a variety of local professions.
At the moment the club is open to bankers, accountants, solicitors, independent financial advisers, insolvency practitioners, estate agents, commercial property agents and developers.Representatives from Bolton Council, including regeneration and development director Keith Davies and chef executive Sean Harriss, often attend.
Guest speakers have included Robert Hough from the North West Development Agency, Keith Davies and Sean Harriss from Bolton Council and The Bolton News editor-in-chief Ian Savage.


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I think we have all seen a JAR conflict on an application server, I still use JDOM and usually run into a conflict with an older version of the JAR installed somewhere on the system that I usually can't touch.
So, what I did was to use an Ant task called Jar Jar that is available at: http://code.google.com/p/jarjar/
Jar Jar will take a Jar file or (a group of Jar files), change the package names, and repackage the result in a new Jar File. The idea is that you can create your own Jar file with your dependencies packaged in.
I use the BeanShell scripting language (www.beanshell.org) which is what the LiveCycle ES Workbench Script Object is based on. There is no JAR file that I deploy but a script, therefore no compiled code to deploy. So, I use Jar Jar a little differently then what is documented on Jar Jar's Wiki. I create my own package for JDOM and one of its dependencies Jaxen and I place the new Jar file in the classpath.
My, Ant file looks like the following:
<project name="CustomJDOM" default="jar" basedir=".">
<taskdef name="jarjar" classname="com.tonicsystems.jarjar.JarJarTask" classpath="./jarjar-1.0rc7.jar"/>
<target name="jar">
<jarjar jarfile="jdom_custom.jar">
<zipfileset src="lib/jaxen-core.jar"/>
<zipfileset src="lib/jaxen-jdom.jar"/>
<zipfileset src="lib/jdom.jar"/>
<rule pattern="org.jaxen.**" result="org.jdom_1_1.jaxen.@1"/>
<rule pattern="org.jdom.**" result="org.jdom_1_1.@1"/>
Taking it a line by line:
<project name="CustomJDOM" default="jar" basedir=".">
Standard Ant project tag, the default target is "jar" which kicks of the Jar Jar task.
<taskdef name="jarjar" classname="com.tonicsystems.jarjar.JarJarTask" classpath="./jarjar-1.0rc7.jar"/>
This is how you declare a new Ant task (or one of the ways), make sure you update the "classpath" variable to where ever you installed the "Jar Jar" Jar file.
<target name="jar">
I'm declaring a task to be run.
<jarjar jarfile="jdom_custom.jar">
This line kicks-off the Jar Jar task and writes the result to a file called: jdom_custom.jar
<zipfileset src="lib/jaxen-core.jar"/>
<zipfileset src="lib/jaxen-jdom.jar"/>
<zipfileset src="lib/jdom.jar"/>
The list of Jar files that will be repackaged in the new Jar file with a new package name.
<rule pattern="org.jaxen.**" result="org.jdom_1_1.jaxen.@1"/>
<rule pattern="org.jdom.**" result="org.jdom_1_1.@1"/>
I'm changing the package name from org.jaxen to org.jdom_1_1.jaxen and org.jdom to org.jdom_1_1.
To use the new Jar File. Include "jdom_custom.jar" in your classpath and use the new package names. So instead of using the package name: org.jdom in your code use: org.jdom_1_1. You never have to worry about a Jar file conflict again.


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WILTSHIRE ace Jazz Carlin will go in search of her third medal at this week's British Gas Swimming Championships this evening after making it through to the final of the 400m freestyle.
The 23-year-old former Wootton Bassett School pupil, who has already claimed 800m freestyle gold and the silver medal in the 200m event, will return to the Tollcross International Swimming Centre pool in Glasgow this evening for the final session of the championships.
Carlin, who set the fastest time in the world this year as she won the 800m yesterday, finished second-fastest in this morning's heats, clocking in with a time of 4:12.08.
Melksham's Rachel Williams, 20, was also in action in the 400m event as she finished 12th (4:16.84).
Meanwhile, Corsham paralympic star Stephanie Millward booked her place in the final of the 200m individual medley.
Millward, 32, finished second (2:42.34) in the SM9 category.
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Staff say Marco Pierre White's Pear Tree Inn in Whitely is undergoing kitchen renovations, after it closed suddenly.
A member of staff at the Rudloe Arms in Corsham, which is also owned by the chef, said The Pear Tree had been closed for at least two weeks pending kitchen renovations.
The bookings number on the pub's website was redirecting to a Vodafone mobile.
The celebrity chef bought the 16th century inn in 2011, revamping the interior and introducing his own menu.


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Was a UFO Spotted Over East Texas?
It's not a bird, it's not a plane and it's definitely not Superman — it's a UFO. What was that in the sky yesterday in Jacksonville? This image appeared on Google Maps when when someone Googled Jacksonville, Texas.
The UFO was discovered when Andrea Dove of Houston was getting directions to visit her aunt in Jacksonville. If you select street view and pan around you'll see an unusual floating object with a familiar shape.
You don't even have to put in a street — just Jacksonville, TX. and go to street view, then pan around, and there it is.
The object was shot right by the Landmark building at the Highway 69 and 79 intersection, Home of Sadler's Restaurant. And across the street there's a Taco Bell.
When folks tried it for themselves, they found the reddish spot near the clouds. No one in Jacksonville however, has reported seeing a UFO.
Makes ya go "hum, what could it be?" Some say it could be a flare from a camera lens.
What do you think?


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