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HART 7: Making Systems Work
HART 7 and Wireless HART Work Just Like the HART Youre Used To
With HART 7, users can integrate existing wired HART devices, new wired HART devices, and new WirelessHART devices in a single system with the same tools, configuration, calibration, and operation that have served them well for over 18 years now.
New tips and tricks for wired HART
Connecting HART 7 wired devices will be exactly the same as connecting any wired HART device to the control systemsimple and no different from what users have always done.
How soon will HART 7 devices be available? As soon as the HART Communication Foundation certifies our test sample, says Hoffer Flow Controls vice president, Bob Carrell. Many other suppliers are actively developing HART 7 products for availability in Q3-Q4 of 2008 and Q1 of 2009.
In HART 7, the tag length has been increased to 32 characters (originally in HART 6). All process variables report status. There is a digital loop check feature and enhanced multi-variable support. There is local interface lock capability and manual ID of a device by the host. Peer-to-peer messages and visual ID of the device are both supported. (See the chart on page S-7.) Specifically new for HART 7 are report-by-exception, synchronized sampling, time- or condition-based alerts, a time-stamp feature, the ability to report PV trends, and, most significantly, WirelessHART. These features include wireless coexistence, a detailed wireless diagnostics suite, support for wireless mesh and star topologies, priority-based wireless message routing, and state-of-the-art wireless security.
Adding Wireless HART devices to an existing wired HART system
Just like a wired instrument network, some planning of a wireless network is required to ensure good connections, says Joseph Citrano, wireless program manager for asset optimization at Emerson Process Management. In Smart Wireless, he notes, referring to Emersons WirelessHART implementation, planning is as simple as following a basic set of best practices.
WirelessHART systems from any manufacturer are commissioned in the same way. Citrano describes the process: Devices are configured and commissioned with the same tools as are used with wired HART devices. The key difference between wired and wireless commissioning is that WirelessHART devices require the entry of a join key and network ID. These parameters are entered either with a HART 7-compliant HART communicator like the 375 Field Communicator or a HART 7-compliant asset management application like AMS Device Manager.
Designing Wireless HART networks
Locate your wireless devices, Ed Ladd, HART Communication Foundations (HCF) director of technology programs, says. Install your access points and gateways, then add the device to the network and commission the device. Its as easy as a traditional HART 4-20 mA installation, with the same tools and know-how.
Just as with wired HART I/O, the wireless network starts with access points and the gateway at one end and the field devices at the other. The gateway is the remote I/O system connecting wireless devices and adapters to DCSs, PLCs and other plant automation systems. The gateway will have one or more access points that connect wireless devices to the gateway. Access points are the I/O modules of the gateway. The gateway can be redundant and support multiple access points. Redundant connection to the gateway is achieved by using more than one access point to connect groupings of wireless devices.
Good engineering practice will generally assign a gateway to each plant area and/or unit operation, similarly to how automation system controllers and I/O systems are done today.
Access points can be geographically dispersed from the gateway electronics and in general should be located near the devices they will connect. Access point loading (number of devices that can be connected) is determined by the following simple formula:
NumDevices = Average update period (AUP) x 25
Example 1 25 devices can be connected with an AUP or average reporting rate of 1 sec.
Example 2 250 devices can be connected with average reporting rate of 10 sec.
The same criteria apply to access points as to any traditional I/O: Do not crowd the I/O. When in doubt, use more access points. This increases the redundant pathways of the network and makes the network more robust at little additional cost.
To determine whether the WirelessHART network will coexist well with other 2.4 GHz networks in the same plant area, users may make use of the following formula:
Bandwidth Consumed = NumDevices x (0.0001% + (0.02% / Average update interval)) where the 0.0001% is used for overhead (network health reports and the like, and the 0.02% is for data publishing and other network traffic.
Example 1100 devices @ 1 sec avg. update interval: Bandwidth consumed = 2.01%
Example 21,500 devices at 60 sec avg. update interval: Bandwidth consumed = 0.65%
These are very conservative estimates that do not account for geography. For example, if the number of devices increases, the geographic area they occupy is sure to enlarge. As this happens, the amount of bandwidth consumed is quickly reduced (distance rapidly dilutes the RF energy).
A huge advantage of WirelessHART is the WirelessHART adapter. The adapter can be located anywhere along the current loop from the device to the I/O module. This allows any existing HART device to be adapted to wireless, but it also frees the designer from having to locate the device in a better reception area instead of where the device physically should belong. For instance, say a pressure transducer must be located at the centerline of a large steel vessel that is mounted only a foot above the floor. Instead of having to mount the transducer remotely, making for very long impulse lines, or remotely mounting the wireless antenna of a WirelessHART device, it is possible to use a wired HART device with a WirelessHART adapter for a simpler and less costly application.
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Topic: My Cancer Story
Hi folks. My name is Ken, I'm 59 years old, I live in Vancouver, Canada, and in 2009 I was diagnosed with liver cancer.
I had to undergo surgery and later chemotherapy.
Earlier in 2009, I was feeling a lot of pain in my stomach, and I walked up to the hospital not knowing what it was. The ER Dr. didn't know what it was so I had to undergo some tests. It turned out to be a kidney stone. This was soon broken up and removed. But the tests also showed something on my liver. More tests showed it was a tumour, 3.2 cm in size. I got into surgery within 2 months. The surgeon cut half of my liver out, plus my gallbladder and various bits of bile ducts. That was Jan 12 2010. I was in hospital for 10 days. I lost a lot of weight and got quite weak. I got pneumonia requiring oxygen and strong antibiotics. My bile ducta collapsed, and a stent was put in to hold it open. It got blocked up, but that got fixed up.
Tests showed that the tumour was actually a gall bladder cancer - cholangiocarcinoma. Scans showed some questionable spots in my chest as well, but they couldn't tell what all of them were.
After I got home, I had to rest for several days. Foods gradually progressed to solids. I had a drainage tube coming out of my stomach, I think for a least a month, The surgeon took it out. I was off work for about 10 months. Late in the year I had a CT Scan and was told that the cancer had indeed spread. Some of the spots in my chest were in fact metastases. I was given Cisplatin and Gemcitabine. I could only tolerate them for about 3 months. I worked during the first weeks of the chemo, but then had to go off again because of exhaustion. However, the tumours gradually disappeared even though I'd only had a short course of chemo. I saw my oncologist on April 23, and he told me everything looked good, as it has for the last 2 or 3 scans. Now he wants me to get a CT Scan every 6 months -- I'd been getting them every 3 months. I have to say I feel less stressed now.
I also saw the surgeon once again last week. He had my CT Scan results from a couple of weeks ago, and confirmed that there weren't any tumours. I was happy to hear that.
At one point, I was told I had 6 months to live -- but that was about 2 1/2 years ago.
Also in 2010 I had a prostate biopsy. As it turned out I had prostate cancer as well. I was told that it was slow moving. The Dr. for this cancer told me they would just do active surveillance, because the Cholangiocarinoma was far more dangerous. Meanwhile, the prostate cancer got more advanced. Just recently, I started chemotherapy for that - brachytherapy was initially planned, but my anatomy wouldn't allow safe insertion of the needles and radioactive beads.
Another disease that I had was Hep C, and I'd had this for many years. Just recently, my liver specalist said that I didn't have any evidence of Hep C in my body any more! This rarely happens, and he was very happy when he told me this. He'll be double-checking this result with another test in about 6 months, though.
Finally, I can tell you I've changed my eating habits. I eat more healthily, with more natural foods, including organics, plus vitamins and supplements, I've been on this regime for 2 years now. Another thing I've been doing is cycling and lifting weights -- exercise improves survival.
Good luck to everyone!

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PORTLAND, Ore. - The FBI is asking for the public's help finding a wanted man who is suspected of sexually exploiting a child.
The FBI said there are no specific details linking the suspect to a state or region of the U.S. The bureau released photos and information about the unknown man across the country.
Images of the man engaging in sexually explicit activities with a child were first recorded by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in November of 2012, according to the FBI.
Investigators enhanced images depicting the man they're calling "John Doe 28" and believe they contain several clues.
"The video depicts the subject and the victim inside a residence with what appears to be a blue sofa chair and a picture hanging on a wall in the background. Additionally, the subject is wearing wire-framed glasses and a burgundy T-shirt with what appears to be a shark logo on his left side," the FBI said in a news release.
The suspect appears to be a white man in his 30s or 40s with a receding hairline and wire-framed glasses.
Anyone with information can leave a tip online or call the FBI's toll-free tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).


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Victoria Beckham Joins David Beckham in China
Victoria Beckham Balances Work and Play in Beijing
Victoria Beckham continued her adventures in China yesterday for the launch of her fashion line at Lane Crawford in Beijing. Between balancing work obligations and sightseeing, Victoria has been able to sneak in romantic time with her husband, David Beckham, whom she joined in the Asian country on Saturday. On Sunday, Victoria shared a sweet snap of her and David on her Twitter account, writing, "Down time Beijing style!" The couple also spent quality time together yesterday for an appearance on China Central Television and a date night at the Peking Opera, where David took the stage to say a few words. Victoria has been documenting her China tour on her Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts, and David also revealed a cute snap of his wife laughing on his own social media over the weekend, joking, "See I told you she smiles." Since arriving in China with her pal Ken Paves, who joined her for her travels, Victoria made an appearance at a Puyi Optical event and fit in a shopping trip to the high-end stores of Beijing's Shin Kong Place. The visit to China also held work obligations for David who was touring the country as part of his duties as ambassador to the Chinese Super League.
Victoria arrived in China following a scary incident involving David last week. Last Thursday, David was forced to cut short his appearance at Tongji University in Shanghai after a stampede erupted among the thousands of fans that turned out to greet him. He later apologized for triggering the incident and also shared his well-wishes for those injured during the fan frenzy.


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CORNING — Tehama Interagency Drug Enforcement Task Force undercover agents arrested a 22-year-old Chico man in connection with drugs Wednesday in Corning.
Agents set up an undercover purchase of five pounds of marijuana from the man, later identified as Hugo Martin Castaneda, according to a TIDE press release.
About 6 p.m. Wednesday, agents contacted Castaneda, who was parked in the area of the truck stops on South Avenue, and he was detained for further investigation, the release said.
A search of his vehicle reportedly turned up six packages, each containing five pounds of processed marijuana.
Castaneda was arrested and booked into Tehama County Jail in Red Bluff on the charges of possession and transportation of marijuana.


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Smokin' Joe Frazier's tomb unveiled at Ivy Hill Cemetery
Friends and family of the late Smokin' Joe Frazier gathered at Ivy Hill Cemetery in the city's Cedarbrook section on Saturday morning for an event at which the boxing legend's tomb/monument was unveiled.
The "memorial celebration" commemorated the spot where the boxing legend was finally put to rest on Wednesday, a year to the day when he died of liver cancer.
Several, but not all, of Frazier's sons and daughters were on hand.
Said Frazier's daughter Renae-Frazier Martin, the monument was organized by the boxer's children, with help from modern-day pugilist Floyd Mayweather Jr., according to a press release sent out by family members.
Frazier's remains had been kept in an unmarked mausoleum in the year since his passing, but were transferred to the new tomb on Wednesday.
"It's set off by itself, and it looks great," said Frazier's youngest son Derek of the location. "I'm really happy with it."
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Are you an introvert or extrovert? Let's reflect on these personality traits.
We all have certain preferences as to how we interact with others, give and receive support, and manage stress and anxiety. It's not something you can change — it's central to who you are.
A person with strong extroverted personality traits thrives by being with others and is usually outgoing and talkative with many social contacts. An introvert loves time alone or in small, intimate gatherings, and probably spends more time thinking about something than talking about it.
At times, I feel like I'm an introvert living in a mostly extroverted world. I really enjoy meeting with and spending time with others as well as socializing and getting out. However, after too much of this, I need time to myself to recharge and get my energy back. The things I enjoy the most are time spent with one or two close friends, or time alone writing and being creative. That's why I love writing for this blog.
As a cancer survivor, your personality traits affect how you deal with your diagnosis and interact with your care team.
If you're an extrovert, you're likely very open, asking lots of questions of your physician and comfortable sharing the news openly with others. You probably need support and energy from others to help you through this time. Your coping strategies may include interactions with in-person support groups or awareness events, such as walks or runs where you can actively give and receive support from others.
If you're introverted, you're probably more reflective, listening to your physician and writing down questions to ask later. You may prefer to research and reflect on your diagnosis first, before sharing the news with everyone. When you do share the news, it may be with just a few close family and friends. You likely best deal with the stress and emotions of your diagnosis by writing, meditating or being creative.
The point is, we all have different ways of giving and receiving energy to keep us going on an individual level. Not everyone will have the same preferences for communication, interaction and rejuvenation. Look inside for a moment to reflect on what works best for you and then be true to yourself.
I'd love to hear more about how you're doing on this journey.
Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
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STEP - Student Tools for Emergency Planning, Office of Emergency Management
STEP Pilot Program in Fairfax County
What is STEP?
STEP (Student Tools for Emergency Planning) is an emergency preparedness education project developed by FEMA and the American Red Cross and in 2008 was piloted in six New England states. Students at the 4th and 6th grade levels will be armed with strategies for dealing with various types of emergencies and will share this awareness with family members.
Learning Objectives
- Students will learn general knowledge about disasters common to their area.
- Students will learn to assemble emergency kits with their families.
- Students will learn to form communication plans with their families.
By Teachers, For Teachers
STEP materials include instructor guides, DVDs, copies of student handouts, refrigerator magnets and student starter kits for all schools participating. Everything is ready to use – at no cost to the school. The STEP lesson materials are designed by teachers, for teachers. The one-hour base lesson has streamlined objectives in order to be a manageable time commitment in the classroom. If you have more time, additional activity ideas and materials are available.
STEP is Moving Forward
In the New England pilot, STEP expanded quickly from reaching 4,400 students in the first year to 19,000 students in the 2009-2010 school year. Currently, over 50,000 students have learned STEP STEP is also popular with teachers: although only one hour of instruction was required, more than 75 percent of the teachers taught 5-8 hours of STEP lessons last year.
For more information
Contact Bruce A. McFarlane Sr. in the Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management at 571-350-1016, TTY 711, if you are a teacher or principal and would like STEP at your school.
Read an executive summary
of the STEP program in Fairfax County.


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ORLANDO, Fla. - The government's consumer finance watchdog agency is ordering four national mortgage insurers to pay $15.4 million combined to resolve claims that the companies paid millions in kickbacks to mortgage lenders for more than a decade.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed complaints and proposed consent orders against Genworth U.S. Mortgage Insurance., United Guaranty Corp., Radian Guaranty Inc., and Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp.
The agency asserts the companies received lucrative business referrals from lenders. In return, the insurers bought reinsurance that was essentially worthless but designed to make a profit for the lenders.
The agency says the types of kickbacks were common practice in the years leading up to the 2008 financial crisis.
Mortgage insurance is typically required on loans when homeowners borrow more than 80 percent of the value of their home. It protects the lender against the risk of default. Generally, the lender, not the borrower, selects the mortgage insurer. The borrower pays the insurance premium every month in addition to the mortgage payment.
"Mortgage insurance can be especially harmful when its cost is inflated by illegal kickbacks," the CFPB said in a written statement. "Increasing the burden on borrowers who already have little equity increases the risk that they will default on their mortgages. Widespread defaults, in turn, can be damaging for communities and the housing market."
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Church regrets failing to discern 'alleged secretive, perverse, cultic practices'Posted: Updated:
International House of Prayer leaders say they regret admitting the husband of a slain nurse to their membership four years ago "and all connection he had with our organization."
The religious group had harsh words for Tyler Deaton, who police say ordered his wife, Bethany, to be killed. Tyler Deaton has not been charged in connection with his wife's death.
"Knowing what we know now, we deeply regret our failure to discern the nature of Deaton's alleged secretive, perverse, cultic practices," according to the statement. "We further regret his admission to IHOPU four years and all connection he had with our organization."
Prosecutors allege that Bethany Deaton's murder on Oct. 30 was made to look like a suicide. Micah Moore allegedly confessed to killing the 27-year-old nurse for fear she was going to reveal that he and others had been sexually assaulting her for months.
Bethany Deaton was born and raised in Texas. She moved to Kansas City in 2009 to intern at the International House of Prayer. She married Tyler Deaton on Aug. 18 and the couple planned to serve overseas as missionaries.
In a statement, International House of Prayer sought to clarify Tyler Deaton's role with the church. IHOPKC documents had listed Tyler Deaton as a "small groups division coordinator" on the administrative team of friendship groups.
Tyler Deaton's name was added in error to the small group listings, the organization claims. Deaton graduated from IHOPU in May and showed interest in the small groups, but never had a leadership role, the church said.
A new small groups director formed "a temporary think-tank-type discussion group" of volunteers this summer to discuss improvements, according to the statement.
"Deaton attended this group, though he made it very clear to our small groups director that his independent Bible study group would not be connected in any way," according to IHOPU's statement issued Friday afternoon. "On one occasion in October 2012, Deaton facilitated a breakout discussion of seven or eight people. We now believe his interest in our small group was to try to promote his own agenda without our organization."
The statement does not detail what Tyler Deaton's alleged agenda was. The organization also outlines concerns that had been raised about Deaton without saying specifically what the concerns were.
"In mid-June, an individual spoke to the new small groups director raising concerns about Deaton's manipulative behavior in his independent Bible study group," the statement said. "The director met with Deaton and mistakenly concluded that these concerns had been resolved. This we deeply regret."
Additional concerns were raised by the small groups director just last month, church leaders said in the statement.
"This individual again voiced concerns in mid-October, and we began to investigate the situation," according to the statement. "These concerns did not include any reference to the sexual pervasion, sexual assault or malicious practices that were exposed only after Bethany's death."
The church said leaders "remain committed to transparency," as they discover more information about Tyler Deaton.
"Deaton was unknown by sight or name to the vast majority of our missions base leadership," the statement says.
The Deatons grew up in Texas where Tyler Deaton allegedly was spiritual leader to a close-knit and secretive religious group. The couple also met Moore while in Texas before all three moved to the Kansas City area.
Tyler Deaton's group "operated under a veil of secrecy, and never was part of IHOPKC's small group structure, the church contends.
"On Oct. 26, four days before his wife's death, Deaton's application to raise financial support through our organization as a self-funded missionary was finalized. He had not been entered into our payroll system, never received money through our organization and was immediately terminated," the statement says. "Our entire ministry continues to be saddened by these recent tragic events."
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Spotting broker red flags
In the world of futures trading, speculators know what they're getting into as soon as a trade is entered. Go short cattle on strong supply numbers, then a mad cow scare hits, causing multiple limit up moves. Doesn't matter the scenario, trading involves risk.
But traders never should have to be concerned that their money on deposit with regulated entities might be in jeopardy. Unfortunately, the collapses of MF Global and Peregrine Financial Group (PFG) have caused futures traders to grapple with hijacked segregated funds. Speculators and hedgers alike need not only a trading plan to manage market risk, but also a plan to spot brokerage firm risk.
The Wall Street Journal recently ran an article titled: "True or false: Many Americans don't understand the basics of investing." While the majority of futures traders have a higher level of investment literacy than typical retail investors, these same traders — who understand leverage, complex economic analysis and moving average crossovers — have very little knowledge about the realities of segregated funds balances, open trade equity protections and the daisy chain movement of client funds.
To spot broker red flags, you first need to understand better where your money is and just who has it (see "Follow the bouncing money").
Based on our schematic, where is Trader Bob's money?
When Trader Bob discussed opening an account with the introducing broker (IB) Todd LLC, he should have asked these important questions:
- Is your IB relationship with a clearing or non-clearing futures commission merchant (FCM)?
- If it is with a clearing FCM, which clearinghouse(s) does the FCM belong to?
- If it is with a non-clearing FCM, who actually is clearing those trades?
Who is the clearing FCM (or FCMs) that actually holds Trader Bob's margin funds when he holds a position?
And because broker omnibus relationships can change all the time without notification made to the client, these questions need to be asked on a regular basis.
Returning to the fictional brokerage firms in the illustration, it is not enough to be told that Larry Co. is a member of a particular futures exchange. The question you want answered is whether or not Larry Co. is a clearing member of a particular exchange.
Now that you have a better understanding of what firm actually is responsible for your seg funds balance, you can begin your own red flag watch.
Due diligenceThe first step should be a visit to the National Futures Association's (NFA) BASIC web page. BASIC stands for Background Affiliation Status Information Center. BASIC is free and available to the public without needing to register or having a password. Searching by firm name or individual name, you can view Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) registration and NFA membership information and futures-related regulatory and non-regulatory actions contributed by various regulatory agencies and futures exchanges. Without giving you the name of one particular FCM searched, I found 11 separate regulatory actions and 167 CFTC reparations cases, including a $75,000 fine for recordkeeping practices. Smoke does not mean fire, but you cannot have fire without smoke.
At the very least, BASIC will let you know if your brokerage firm, commodity trading advisor (CTA) or commodity pool operator (CPO) is registered with the NFA. We read weekly about criminal charges brought by the CFTC against unregistered, unlicensed CTAs, CPOs and retail forex dealers. If someone solicits your account for trading futures or currencies, in any manner of investment vehicle, and the broker and his or her firm is not found on BASIC (or FINRA's Broker Check), it is best not to proceed.
There are many excellent, well-regulated and well-run investment pools, funds and partnerships, but not all of them are above reproach. In addition to the usual questions you should ask regarding performance, drawdowns and trading strategy, be sure to ask the name of the brokerage firm where the investment is housed and which will be clearing the trades. The first red flag would be when the investment manager refuses to provide the information. The second red flag could be when the investment manager gives you a name of a broker or auditor or anyone else you can call to confirm a legitimate account. Instead, call the brokerage firm directly (you can find contact info on BASIC). If the manager offers individually managed accounts, it is up to you to choose a broker. While he may provide a list of approved FCMs, he should not be steering you to a specific broker, particularly if its commissions are non-competitive.
Multiple levels of checks are better, so it is best to perform due diligence on a broker and manger separately. If you are getting information from only one source on an IB, FCM and manager, you are not doing effective due diligence.
Publicly traded companies like MF Global have numerous reports they must file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and, as a registered FCM, MF Global had to submit monthly segregated account reports to the CFTC. These reports can reveal a lot of information, though many of them, especially SEC filings, can be dense and hard to interpret if you don't know what to look for. Find someone who does.
The CFTC numbers are more straightforward. They list the amount of customer segregated funds the FCM holds as well as adjusted net capital, net capital requirement and excess capital. Large swings in any of these numbers, particularly customer funds, as MF Global experienced, are one red flag. A more serious flag is a shortfall in the excess net capital. MF Global's July 2011 report showed it negative $150 million after being forced to adjust this number by regulators. The total seg funds reported by MF Global in July was $8.8 billion; that dropped to $7.3 billion in August (a volatile month that would have required higher margins) so someone was paying attention.
A red flag that has come up in several cases is inadequate auditing. A large futures broker or investment firm should have, if not one of the big four, an institutional level auditor. The Sam Israel Bayou Hedge Fund, Bernie Madoff and PFG scandals all used sole proprietor or inadequate auditors. While the big guys have messed up as well, a large firm managing hundreds of millions of dollars shouldn't be hiring someone working out of his (or her) garage. If they do, it is a blazing red flag.
Anecdotal red flagsAnother red flag perhaps should focus not on the brokerage firm, but on introspection. Boston University Professor Tamar Frankel has studied hundreds of frauds and schemes. Her research has concentrated not just on the scheme and schemer, but also on the gullibility of the victims. She says, "Many con artists make it seem that they are limiting access to their investments, making them available only to a select few. Now, rationally, why would a money manager do that?"
Good question, but Madoff, in particular, used this approach.
We now know that balance sheet and bank balance fraud can be hidden from the self-regulatory organizations (SROs). So with the benefit of hindsight, perhaps we need to be on the watch for grandiose actions of the CEO or chairman. New expensive headquarters can be a red flag as well, particularly when they can't be justified by growth in business and or profits, as was the case with PFG's fancy green Iowa headquarters. This bit of conventional wisdom extends to the castles the CEO may be building in his or her mind. Jon Corzine seemed set on recreating Goldman Sachs at MF Global and publicized those plans widely, including here in Futures.
Some internet-sleuthing on PFG's Russell Wasendorf Sr. would have revealed his firm defaulted on the terms of state loans used to build PFG's new $18 million headquarters in Cedar Falls. Here was a man who owned a private jet, opened restaurants and engaged in activities to portray himself as a grand philanthropist, yet couldn't pay his rent.
A web search on Corzine would have revealed a man whose ego and hubris were perhaps a bit too over the top.
Bernie Madoff was a quiet man but he was the exception. SEC and CFTC records are filled with investment advisors who seemingly came up from nowhere, suddenly driving the most expensive cars, buying the most expensive homes and contributing the most to high society charity events. Eventually their Ponzi schemes fall apart and their wealth is discovered to come, not from trading, but from the funds handed over to them by unsuspecting investors. A lavish and flashy lifestyle can be another subjective red flag. If a Google search of your advisor comes up with more hits on society pages than financial articles, it should raise suspicion. A hubris test could be used as a subjective counterbalance to more traditional financial ratio tests.
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My friend Tom Carpenter who creates the amazing Analogue Solutions synthesizers and Medic Modules has a new Eurorack sequencer that's just about hitting stores. It's smartly called the EKG because well the cool red LEDs go across the unit metaphorically. Tom always has some nice tricks or maybe I should say unique features that add extra musicality to his devices. The EKG's wonderfullness comes from the knobs under each pitch slider. They each have a "Function control" which can be used for various functions. I like this module as it hides it's complexity in a fun interface. Tom knows analog sequencers as his Oberkorn is widely regarded as one of the best.
"Each step also has a unique Function control. Each step can be turned off, skipped, repeated or set as a reset point. Modes; Off (rest), x1, x2, x3, x4, Skip, Reverse, Rest" – medicmodules.com
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archimedesjs wrote:Is there any way to have an email sent to myself anytime Blake_T posts in this thread? lol. I would pay to have a conversation with him to try to get a few questions answered, lol...srsly though.
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Red Sox Select Eight Players on Second Day of the 2014 June Draft
BOSTON, MA-The Boston Red Sox today continued their participation in Major League Baseball's 2014 June Draft with eight additional selections in rounds 3-10. Red Sox Director of Amateur Scouting Amiel Sawdaye made the announcement.
Over the first two days of the draft, Boston has selected five pitchers (all right-handers), three infielders, two outfielders, and one catcher. Of the 11 players drafted, four are from high school and seven are from college.
With their first pick today, the Red Sox selected right-handed pitcher Jake Cosart in the third round (67th overall) out of Seminole State College of Florida. A 20-year-old red shirt freshman, he went 5-3 with a 5.34 ERA (38 ER/64.0), 67 strikeouts, and 23 walks allowed in 13 games, including 11 starts. This was his first season with Seminole State after transferring from Duke University. A native of Friendswood, TX, Cosart was named to the Perfect Game All-Texas Region First Team as a senior at Clear Creek High School in 2012. Jake is the brother of current Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Jarred Cosart.
Today's picks also included right-handed pitcher Kevin McAvoy, Boston's fourth-round selection, who went 9-1 with a 2.62 ERA (29 ER/99.2 IP) and 94 strikeouts in 15 starts this season as a junior at Rhode Island's Bryant University. The 20-year-old native of Syracuse, NY became the highest-drafted player in school history. McAvoy topped the Northeast Conference in both strikeouts and innings pitched, and helped the Bulldogs to the 2014 NEC title. Last summer, he pitched for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
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One family in eastern New Mexico says they are the biggest Cowboys fans in the state — maybe even the world.
"I heard like multiple gunshots, and I wasn't sure if it was real or not," said Ohio State University senior, Yoon Lee.
U.S. Navy military leaders and the family of Senior Chief Petty Officer Scott Dayton, paid their respects Nov. 27, at Dover AFB in Delaware.
Making wishes come true for area seniors.
Sweet goodness from Chef Jennifer Sinnott at Commonwealth Senior Living.
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries is investigating a hunting accident over the holiday weekend.
Career Engineer Francina Harrison tells us why mature workers are in demand!
Sound senior advice from Commonwealth Senior Living.
Feeding thousands of sailors aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The suspect possibly fled the scene in a silver sedan with New York license plates.
Police arrested a man Monday in connection with a September murder in Newport News.
Police say the suspects broke through a glass door on the side of the store, then stole several firearms Monday morning.
This is the first bowl game in the school's history.
A man suffered a minor burn injury during an apartment fire on Cape Dory Drive Monday morning.
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Yontan wrote:I remember well her shock, as Gangteng Tulku advised a student (sorry if you've heard this story before) whose mother was always quite distressed every Sunday during their visits because the student would not attend church service with her. "Just go to church! Pray." He pointed out that within the dzogchen view every teaching is remedial, and therefor flawed. It's all about "in accordance with the needs of beings." It always has been. Just that within Dzogchen there's infinite opportunity to express it.
"Free from limitations" as Malcolm mentioned.
Dra Thalgyur:
"Out of all of these different beliefs
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because dzogchen manifests in every possible way.
Still, the actual view of the true state
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Designing Effective Content Marketing
February 2014
86 minutes
- Understand the value of content marketing
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Find a starting point for measurement
- Measure how your content boosts revenue
Do you know how much revenue your organization's blog posts generate? Further, how can your UX, marketing, and tech folks work together to map messaging to growth?
That's where content marketing comes into play, and Ahava Leibtag knows which techniques you can use to make it work across organizational silos.
She expands upon traditional content strategy—both external (branding, messaging, tone) and internal (governance, workflows)—by folding UX into the conversation. You'll leave knowing how to explain content marketing to stakeholders, set up a pilot program in your organization, and collaborate on content that can be measured.
Understand the value of content marketing
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- Implement compelling experiences that show actual return on investment (ROI)
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- Research how much money you're spending on generating content or publishing it
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Topic: Organizing a Fundraiser in Memory of My Grandmother
My beautiful grandmother lost her battle with CC two weeks ago (9/11/13). She LOVED bingo and we are setting up a tricky tray/bingo event the day after what would have been her 80th birthday. Any ideas or suggestions is welcomed. I am new to this, but I want to be an advocate, raise money and awareness. I loved her dearly and watching her suffer through this horrible disease was extremely painful. I will look to do this December 14, 2013 in the NY/NJ area. Any suggestions are greately appreciated.
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By Dennis Shanoff
You just can't beat the taste and quality of fresh produce, right? And there is no fresher produce than that just picked! Those fortunate enough to live near farmlands know that the best produce is found at farm stands and farmers' markets.
So with this being the time of year where the widest produce choices are ripe for picking, it makes sense to spotlight our hardworking farmers large and small with a National Farmers' Market Week.
Reports indicate a rapidly growing interest in fresh as can be products so going to the source is as good as it gets. And farmers' markets are playing a key role in bringing the farmer and consumer together.
Even cities have created market space for weekly markets. Farmers are willing to load up their trucks and head to urban areas to bring fresh goods to those outside agricultural areas.
Wondering where your nearest market might be? Well, the USDA has a great web based market locater to help put freshness on your table! We hope there's a bountiful market near you that you get to explore soon. Many of us at Vermont Woods Studios will be heading to our favorites this weekend.
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NNU/CNA Executive Director, RoseAnn DeMoro (front right) with RN leaders, advocate for nurses and patients in D.C.
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This is Cooper's little sister Sophie, wearing her best jewelry for the camping trip! These two kids belong to my niece Kara and her husband Tim; they are both great parents.
Of course food is an important part of camping! This was Rosemary Mustard Grilled Chicken which I made on Saturday night. I was using my sister Pam's camping grill, which worked great for the chicken.
On Saturday afternoon. a moose wandered right into camp, and Rand grabbed my camera and took some pictures. The moose didn't seem to pay much attention to us.
Then after a while the moose just lumbered back into the forest, with Rand following for a while for a few final shots. I hadn't ever seen a moose before that I could remember, and I actually didn't get that close to it!


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Some of the topics at this conference looked familiar to me. "Managing Problem Diabetics" and "Weight Management: Real Life Solutions to Real Life Problems," for example.
Others topics — such as "Heifer Nutrition" and "Feeding Kitties" — were less familiar. This was after all, the Western Veterinary Conference — an annual event in Las Vegas for doctors of animal medicine.
And why was I there? Official business — which included enjoying my granddaughter while her dad and mom attended educational sessions.
I was intrigued by the variety of species cared for by animal doctors — from birds to reptiles to camels. And the many health issues of animals — some which are similar to humans, my son-in-law reminded me. Obesity and diabetes, for example, are major health issues for dogs and cats as well as their owners, he said.
So as we wind down "Heart Month," here is a short quiz that includes some "Vegas" observations:
· Heart disease is a) preventable; b) controllable; c) more prevalent at the $5 slot machines. A and B are correct.
· Coronary heart disease is a) the most common type of heart disease in humans; b) a major cause of heart attack and heart failure; c) when plaque builds up in the arteries that supply blood to the heart; d) not as common in dogs. All are correct.
· One of the most common medical conditions seen in dogs is a) feed-me-scraps syndrome: b) obesity; c) barking at the moon. Answer: B.
· Animal experts say that dogs are more apt to become overweight if they are fed a) people food b) large volumes of cheap dog food rather than measured amounts of premium brands; c) all-you-can-eat buffets. All are correct.
Blood pressure tends to go down when a) salt intake goes down; b) a person has a companion pet; c) rocking your grandbaby. All are correct.
· "Metabolic syndrome" describes a group of symptoms that increase one's risk for a) losing at slot machines; b) heart disease; c) stroke; d) type 2 diabetes. Answers: B, C, D.
· Any three of these signs indicate "metabolic syndrome": a) Blood pressure over 130/85; b) fasting blood sugar over 100; c) sitting at a roulette table longer than 2 hours; d) waist larger than 40 inches (men) or 35 inches (women); e) HDL cholesterol less than 40 (men) or 50 (women); f) blood triglyceride level more than 150. All except C are correct.
· Substances in these foods have been found to help reduce symptoms of metabolic syndrome: a) Nopal (prickly pear cactus); b) red and yellow M&Ms; c) soy protein; d) chia seed; e) oats. Answers: A, C, D, E.
· Lifestyle changes that reduce blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels include: a) stay out of taxis in Las Vegas; b) lose about 10percent of your current weight if you are overweight; c) eat less total fat, especially saturated fat. Answers: B, C
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Legal Words of Wisdom: Child Custody
There are many families out there struggling to stay together. If cancer enters the scene, families may rally together or fracture under the pressure.
Under Pennsylvania law, if a judge needs to decide which person is going to have which duties and obligations for raising a child, that decision should be based on the best interests of the child. The judge should look at several factors, including the desires of the child (depending on his/her age and maturity). Generally speaking, the judge will want to provide stability to a child's life.
Also under Pennsylvania statute, a judge should look more favorably on a parent who's willing to allow the other parent time with the child. All other things being equal, the more one parent tries to prevent the other parent from seeing the child, the less likely a judge should decide in his/her favor. The statute tries to force the parents to be more reasonable. However, given how emotionally charged the issue of child custody can be, "reasonableness" can be a very rare commodity.


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riltim wrote:JeffzeNub wrote:riltim wrote:Is there a disc out there that could be considered a longer comet? I'm trying out a JLS for this roll, and it seems to work OK, but I'm hoping for something better. Any thoughts?
I know exactly what you are talking about. The 2 comments above are pretty spot on, but you might not get the flight path you want straight out of the box so give it some time to beat in a little bit.
A Discraft XL is what answered this question for me, i bought a z plastic one though so it took about 4 months before it finally started to hold the line, but if I had bought it in elite x it probably wouldnt have taken as long
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Well what a wild week it has been. When we came to work on Monday we feared President Obama would put the housing crisis to bed without ever holding the banks' feet to the fire.
The settlement with the banks, which we have blogged about ad nauseam this week, seemed as sure as a chip-shot field goal.
But thanks to President Obama's suddenly get-tough approach, as evidenced by his State of the Union speech, we've seen the banks' kick go wide-right and now all bets are off.
Can There Be Real Change In Mortgage Industry?
Now we are not completely sold that things will play out exactly as homeowners would like, this is of course the federal government we're talking about, but for the first time we have a true sense of optimism. The President may finally be seeing things our way, and we want to throw our full support behind him.
There is no doubt cages have been rattled in the mortgage industry, and nerves have been frayed. If Obama's plan to re-write the foreclosure rules didn't have some kind of teeth, then we doubt we'd be seeing the type of reverberation thorough the media and the top echelons of government that we've detected in the last few days.
Banks Are Fearful of Settlement Collapse
The settlement could be falling apart at the seems, at least JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon thinks so. He told CNBC this morning that Obama's announcement to investigate the packaging and servicing of mortgage loans could stop the settlement cold.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Gov. Bob McDonnell is advising executive branch agencies to be flexible with nonessential state employees when it comes to work arrangements if a winter storm slams Virginia.
McDonnell said in a statement Tuesday he has asked state agencies to allow eligible employees to work remotely or to be generous when it comes to leave requests on Wednesday. That's when a storm is expected to dump up to a foot of snow in northern and western part of the state.
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Habari zenu, Good morning,
Honorable Henry Rotich, Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury; Honorable Michael Kamau, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure; Lucy Mbugua Managing Director of the Kenya Airports Authority; other distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is a great honor to be with you.
Today, I am very pleased to announce that the U.S. Government is contributing $700,000, or KSH 60 million, worth of equipment and training that will help the Kenya Airports Authority and the Government of Kenya develop new systems and technologies to protect its citizens in the skies and on the ground.
The equipment consists of 20 Explosive Trace Detection units that test for traces of explosives that may be on air travelers or in their bags as they check in for flights at Kenyan airports. It is a flexible screening technology that offers quick, effective and cost-efficient security checks of airline passengers.
Last month the U.S. Transportation Security Administration trained 57 KAA screeners from 7 airports across Kenya on how to use the equipment. In the past, the TSA has also worked with the KAA to share best practices in aviation security and to upgrade Kenyan airports to international standards.
I want to thank the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the National Treasury, the Kenya Airports Authority, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the Transportation Security Administration for their hard work in procuring and transferring the 20 Explosive Trace Detection units to Kenya.
We all know how vital the airline industry is to expanding economic activity and trade in Kenya. The airline industry plays a vital role in creating economic opportunities for Kenyans and facilitating international responses to humanitarian crises.
Safe air travel is also essential to the growth of domestic tourism. It will create more jobs for Kenyans, provide faster travel options to destinations all over the country, and help Kenyans become more familiar with their country and its remarkable diversity.
The United States has been Kenya's partner over the past 50 years. Our friendship rests on the strongest foundation, our shared belief in freedom and democracy. Our ties are a complex web of political, economic, and cultural connections that grow stronger by the day. Together, I know the next 50 years will be even brighter for Kenya and for the US-Kenyan partnership.
The donation of these Explosive Trace Detectors, which will help Kenya safeguard its borders and protect its citizens, is another fine example of the deep cooperation between our two governments, a partnership that benefits both our peoples.
In closing, I want to recognize everyone here today for your vital role in enhancing the safety of Kenyans and foreign visitors from across the globe. Your dedication and hard work make air travel safer and more secure for everyone.
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Might be that, too.
I know at one time I turned around and Duke and Greenway were holding hands with that look in their eyes.
Break out Reggie and Mel gear tomorrow night?
"Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel
"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "
Seriously, maybe some Area 55 diehards can caravan to Springfield for an ultimate road trip. Personally, I've always wanted to go. What better excuse than a Pacers induction ceremony, and we can campaign for Slick while we are there! Unfortunately, it's the weekend AFTER Labor Day.
Area 55 got a nod in the Sports Illustrated recap of the Knicks game tonight. Here is the link:
ESPN got us too. Actually, they just used the same story. Cheapskates.
"Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel
"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "
I'm sure many of you know Scott and Annie Cline. They had the awesome Area 55Ber video. I'm sure many of you also know that Scott and Annie live in Northern Indiana, and have to drive a combined total of 5 hours each night just to see a game. They have been to virtually every game this season. This is a little back and forth I had with Scott on Facebook:
Me: "Scott, man, I got nothing but respect for you guys. That's quite a haul you have to make, and you guys are there practically each and every night. Awesome."
Scott: "It's well worth. It's always been a dream of mine growing up. I was the only Pacers fan I knew growing up in northern Indiana in the late 80s early 90s and have wanted this chance my whole life and this season has been unreal. So glad to join all of you in Area 55, even if i have to drive 5+ hours every game!"
That's what I'm talking about. That's a Pacers fan. This is what Area 55 is all about; allowing those of us who never dreamed of having season tickets the opportunity to not only have tickets, but to be a part of the experience and be part of a (very dysfunctional) family. That's just awesome.
Go Pacers.
Just an update for the AREA55 folks on my Brazilian group. Total of 13 going to the game with tickets in Section 2 rows 33 and 34 just adjacent to you guys/gals. Will probably hit the Arbys next to your PTO area before the game and will try to make a quick introduction (if that's ok) before we head down to the fieldhouse. Want to make sure they have enough opportunity to check out the wonderment known as BLF. I think they'll probably wear their own school t-shirts (Rose-Hulman), but will be proudly displaying their Brazilian flag.
You know how hippos are made out to be sweet and silly, like big cows, but are actually extremely dangerous and can kill you with stunning brutality? The Pacers are the NBA's hippos....Matt Moore CBS Sports....
"I guess it was from one shooter to another, my tribute to Reggie Miller," Granger said.
I love this. Reggie wasn't physically there last night. But all of the rest of him was. Last night Danny was Reggie.
Hitting all the games is hard for so many of us that live in Indy. But when I think about those making the trek from Gary, Bedford, Anderson, Hartford City, and various other East Pajeezuses, our perfect attendance certificates sort of pale by comparison. Thanks Mr. Dearing for awarding the kudos to the Clines. Richly deserved.
You know how hippos are made out to be sweet and silly, like big cows, but are actually extremely dangerous and can kill you with stunning brutality? The Pacers are the NBA's hippos....Matt Moore CBS Sports....
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Or throw in a first-round pick and flip it for a max-level point guard...
Before you ask, no Im not a professional. Though my work clearly showcases my raw photo editing talents.
I think we got a couple guys up in the upper rows who drive in almost from Cincinati.
"Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel
"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "
Yeah Josh actually comes from Kentucky I believe.
Greetings, Area 55 denizens! Hold on to your hats! Run to your storm cellars! Batten down the hatches! The Oklahoma City Thunder has arrived in our city and the Thunder's plan is to blow our boys away!
Reportedly, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Serge Ibaka, James Harden and the rest of their Thunder ilk are angry. They blow into Indy on a downer, after losing 2 straight. They say they mean to turn things around. See, the Thunder haven't lost 3 in a row all season.
Hopefully, our Pacers will give them a new first. Hopefully too Area 55 will be on hand to help our Pacers do that.
I've always found it difficult to take "the Oklahoma City Thunder" seriously. There's something weird and incongruous to me about this basketball assemblage and the whole idea of their being in Oklahoma.
Maybe it's because I remember the Thunder's ******* origins -- wrenched, as they were, out of Seattle by their pompous NBA owner, Clay Bennett, back in 2008 and then artificially inseminated into the wind-swept plains of Oklahoma. To me, anyway, there's always been something wrong and illegitimate about them.
A lot of former Sonics fans back in Seattle feel the same way. If you're so inclined, a cursory google of the words "Clay Bennett" and "hate" on your computer's search engine will still barf out a plethora of website fun originating from Seattle. Despite the passage of 4 years, the recipients of Seattle's largesse -- Oklahoma City's fans -- are still a tad uneasy about the conditions surrounding their acquisition from Seattle. Some of them, apparently, still feel the need to be a trifle apologetic about the way it all happened -- even to this day:
Maybe it's the "Oklahoma" part of the Thunder's name that weirds me out.
To me, the word "Oklahoma" always conjures up a lot of 1930s Dust Bowl imagery – mostly of weather-beaten Okies, their possessions piled in old jalopies, trying their best to get away from the god-forsaken place. You know what I mean: tumbleweeds rolling though empty streets; withered shoots of corn trying vainly to poke through dry, parched soil; illiterate Sooners squatting on their rickety front porches, warily eyeing the evening sky, and wondering when the next infestation of locusts will descend. It's hard to visualize pro basketball being played in a historical setting like Oklahoma.
Maybe it's the whole idea of a football-crazy state like Oklahoma trying to nurture NBA basketball that unnerves me. Images of Kevin Durant in bib-overalls, Russell Westbrook walking through a farm and admiring the corn that "is as high as an elephant's eye" or Serge Ibaka, clad in a straw hat, and "climbing clear up to the sky" to make a big block, all come surrealistically to mind.
Mostly, though, when I think about the Thunder, I see horrible images of David Stern at a press conference announcing the Oklahoma City relocation, embracing his millionaire buddy, Clay Bennett, and grinning toothily at Seattle's fans -- like a 5-year old kid who has just thrown a whole roll of Charmin into the family toilet and then pulled the john's handle.
But enough of this.
Suffice it to say that if we win this game tonight, there will be some approving smiles reserved for the Pacers in the now NBA-barren city limits of Seattle. I sure hope that happens!
PTO Hijinks! First, contrary to the false alarm I gave in the last Newsletter, it's on the 13th, when we play Cleveland, that that coterie of Brazilians (with women in tow) will supposedly be coming to the PTO. Reportedly, they're really enthused about seeing their countryman, Leandrinho, and I've been told that they will be carrying with them their wonderful Brazilian flag (You know, the one with the Brazilian motto "Ordem e Progresso" emblazoned on a big ball depicting the night sky as viewed from Rio).
The upcoming visit gives me hope that IUPUI's Ukrainian student body will do something similar for their fellow citizen and new Pacers acquisition Kirilo Fesenko. I'm partial to Brazilian women, but I like Ukrainian women too. BPump, get on this immediately!
So be patient, inebriates! The Brazilians are still coming! Just not tonight. Keep practicing your samba steps!
At tonight's PTO, by Presidential fiat, attendees have been ordered to devote their beery inspiration to the noble task of coming up with some new cheers for the upcoming playoffs. My suspicion is our foe will be Atlanta, but that still isn't a lead pipe cinch. Anyway, anyone wishing to participate in this worthwhile endeavor, be on hand! In keeping with this, PTO VP and General Manager Casey O'Brien has promised to add a nifty new tattoo to his corpus depicting Atlanta burning (assuming enough free space can be found on his body, given his plethora of earlier prison tattoos).
Oklahoma City! Sports Capital! In 2008, the year David Stern okayed Bennett's move to Oklahoma City, The Sporting News ranked Oklahoma City 79th among the 400 best sports cities in America. Seattle, at that time, was ranked 32nd. Consequently, the move to Oklahoma City made a lot of sense to the Commish, who always does his homework before making important executive decisions.
BTW, if memory serves me right, Oklahoma City was also outranked in The Sporting News' 2008 estimation by some Indiana towns, Terre Haute, Beech Grove, and Loogootee among them. Loogootee's NBA bid, sadly, is still languishing among the other applications for franchises on Commissioner Stern's cluttered desk.
Someday, maybe, Loogootee. Be patient!
Let's Go to the Annual NBA Mascot of the Year Awards! In last year's Newsletter, I explained how Thunder mascot, Rumble the Bison ("Rumble" is reportedly a Cherokee Indian word that, loosely translated, means "Anthropomorphic Buffalo-Who-Walks-on-Two Legs") came to Oklahoma City. You'll recall that Thunder owner, Clay Bennett, in another slap at Seattle, simply hired the guy who was the old Sonics mascot, stuck him in a buffalo suit, and then paid him to relocate too to OKC).
But I didn't tell you this!
On August 13, 2009, Rumble was awarded the NBA Mascot of the Year award at the NBA's annual mascot meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rumble reportedly received the award "in recognition of his representing the Thunder at various community events throughout the Oklahoma City region. Despite only serving as the team's official mascot for 6 months at the time, the mascot program Rumble developed was regarded as one of the best in the NBA."
The really interesting thing to me about the above is not that Rumble won the award. Rather, the really interesting thing is that the NBA actually holds an Annual Mascot Meeting!
In 2009 it was held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Last year, it was held in Milwaukee and Memphis' faux-ursine mascot, Grizz, won it. Grizz reportedly won in 2011 because of his "array of acrobatic antics and hilarious hi-jinks" and it was the first time that Memphis' "furry fan favorite" won the award. Boomer take note! Apparently, alliteration plays a big factor in getting the Annual NBA Mascot of the Year Award.
Anyway, I will be investigating all aspects of the NBA Annual Mascot Meeting more thoroughly in upcoming issues of this Newsletter. So far, I have learned this much: The "NBA Mascot of the Year" is selected by majority vote of the whole NBA mascot body – sort of like the way the Oscars are done. Unfortunately, despite my most diligent efforts, I have been unable to locate the 2012 venue for this important NBA event or who the nominees are.
I for one, think Area 55 should organize a caravan to the next Annual NBA Mascot Meeting (wherever the hell they're holding it – and here I think a strong case can be made for Indianapolis hosting the event). Hopefully then we can lobby for Boomer. Stay tuned!
Oops! Duty calls. Also, it's time to go to press! But before I go (and in a crass effort to up the male readership of this thing), here's Kate Upton demonstrating how to do the Dougie at a recent Clippers game. Kate's the babe from the Hardee's "Some Like It Hot Commercial". Don't say your Prez never gave you anything, 55ers.
Let's be extra-loud tonight and tomorrow night, fellow revelers. It'd be quite an accomplishment if the Pacers somehow could come away with home wins over the Thunder and the Celtics on successive nights. Hell, then we might finally crack the top NBA story on ESPN's Sports Center!
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Dhammabodhi wrote:retrofuturist wrote:I don't see anything inherently incompatible between them.
The incompatibility lies in the problem of 'after-death'. He clearly advocates a nihilist point of view which the Buddha has denied.
Well that's just another belief in something unproveable, isn't it? He just needs to be more consistent with his argument.


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Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations
Globus Medical Inc. - Close Out Letter 3/18/14
Department of Health and Human Services
|900 U.S. Customhouse
2nd and Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Telephone: 215-597-4390
March 18, 2014
David C. Paul, President and CEO
Globus Medical Inc.
2560 General Armistead Ave.
Audubon, Pennsylvania, 19403
Dear Mr. Paul:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed an evaluation of your firm's corrective actions in response to our Warning Letter 13-PHI-33, dated September 26, 2013. Based on our evaluation, it appears that you have addressed the violation(s) contained in the Warning Letter. Future FDA inspections and regulatory activities will further assess the adequacy and sustainability of these corrections.
This letter does not relieve you or you firm from the responsibility of taking all necessary steps to assure sustained compliance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and it implementing regulations or with other relevant legal authority. The Agency expects you and your firm to maintain compliance and will continue to monitor your state of compliance. This letter will not preclude any future regulatory action should violations be observed during a subsequent inspection or through other means.
Steven L. Carter
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Steve and Helen Hoekstra
2004 Alumni of the Year
When you think of alumni of the year, you may tend to think of high-profile people with a list of accomplishments to their credit. Although Steve '83 and Helen '83 Hoekstra may not possess great public visibility, their impact on the community is no less significant. Their quiet, unassuming Christian lifestyles and the effect they have had on fellow alumni are the primary reasons they were named Trinity's 2004 Alumni of the Year.
The alumni board accepted nominations for the annual award from the body of Trinity graduates. Candidates must have made significant contributions to their field, be recognized by their associates for outstanding achievements, and manifest a Christian commitment that reflects the College's mission.
"The Hoekstras embody the kind of service and loyalty that I think people really admire," Dennis Harms '89, alumni and donor relations director, said about the couple, who live in Bristol, Indiana. "They actively serve their church, are involved in their kids' school, and continue to further the cause of the College with their support."
Steve and Helen have maintained regular contact with Trinity's alumni office while also staying connected with history professor Robert Rice. They have supported the Trinity Fund and various scholarships offered by the College. Steve, a general surgeon, has written letters of recommendation for Trinity students applying for medical school at Loyola University, where he completed his medical degree.
"Connection is very important," Harms said, "and this award is one way to honor their commitment to the College. They're not people who are in the spotlight, but they are two people whom we are proud to call alumni."


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Category: trademarking your baby's name
Beyonce and Jay-Z took unique celebrity baby naming one step further last week when they moved to trademark infant daughter Blue Ivy Carter's name. Parents have a right to trademark their minor children's names, according to U.S. law, but the name has to be both distinctive and connected to some expectation of commercial enterprise.
If Beyonce and Jay-Z had named their daughter Jennifer, say, she'd be one of nearly 2000 Jennifer Carters in the U.S. and it would be difficult to prove that someone selling Jennifer Carter crib bumpers was trying to trade on the name of their little Jennifer Carter. But when other entrepreneurs rushed to trademark the name Blue Ivy, Beyonce and Jay-Z made a preemptive move to protect their daughter's unusual moniker from outside exploitation.
We can only guess that trademarking the name Blue Ivy will have repercussions among other celebrity parents. We foresee more celebrities choosing ever more distinctive names for their children, to strengthen their case for trademark protection. And we predict that they will then claim exclusive legal rights to those baby names.


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Luxe Faux Fur Futon
$159 – $745
- Overview
Lounge three ways with this comfy futon and supersoft luxe fur cover. The wood frame works as a bed, chaise or chair, so you can design your own perfect laid-back space.
- Twin (Sofa Position): 39" wide x 38" deep x 30.5" high
- Full (Sofa Position): 54" wide x 38" deep x 30.5" high
- Frame is expertly constructed of hardwood and finished in Simply White or Rustic Dark Espresso.
- Slipcover is sewn from 100% polyester and features a zipper closure.
- Slipcover is removable for cleaning; dry-clean only.
- Imported.
Make sure it fits! Use our interactive room planner to design your floor plan.
- Dimensions + Care
- Bed Position: 39" wide x 78.5" deep x 3.5" high
- Lounger Position: 39" wide x 60" deep x 28.75" high
- Sofa Position: 39" wide x 38" deep x 28.75" high
- Seat Only: 39" wide x 22.75" deep
- Backrest: 39" wide x 28.75" high
- Footrest: 39" wide x 24" deep
- Bed Position: 54" wide x 78.5" deep x 3.5" high
- Lounger Position: 54" wide x 60" deep x 28.75" high
- Sofa Position: 54" wide x 38" deep x 28.75" high
- Seat Only: 54" wide x 22.75" deep
- Backrest: 54" wide x 28.75" high
- Footrest: 54" wide x 24" deep
- Dust with a soft, dry cloth.
- To protect the finish, do not apply abrasives or household cleaners.
- To clean, remove interior components.
- Dry-clean only.
- Shipping Info
This item is delivered by our Premium In-Home Delivery Service. With In-Home delivery, the item is brought into your home, unpacked, and assembled (except for some headboards and Style-It Desk components, which are not unpacked or assembled. Our service also does not mount hutches and shelves to customer's walls.) Delivery is by appointment. Monday-Friday, in all areas; Saturday delivery in some areas. Our delivery service will contact you to arrange a day. This service is available in the contiguous 48 states only. Please allow approximately 2-3 weeks for delivery. Returns of mattresses are subject to a $40 return shipping fee.


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Just another Acro Ninja Yoga Thanksgiving dinner
KATU News reporter Emily Sinovic headed for a local grocery store on Thanksgiving Day to see what people were buying - and to see if she could crash someone's dinner.
She got invited to a Thanksgiving gathering involving the usual fare - turkey, stuffing, etc. - and some very unusual activities.
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She suggested I use the gold color for trim on the long sides... and I think its perfect. I finished it last night while watching the 3rd to last "So you think you can dance" (yes, I know Janine won!) and then oddities on TLC, then Hells Kitchen... then I started to watch More to Love but lost interest because the game they were playing was stupid. Hmmm, where was I. Oh yes, so this is finished, and now listed in my Etsy shop. Its a generous sized baby or toddler blanket, about 41"x42". If it were bigger, I'd totally keep it to wrap up in. I guess I'll just have to make another one... BIGGER this time!
And if you need a good laugh, read this funny FreeCycle story as told by Joy of Joy's Hope.
I was at work and laughed out loud while reading it - everyone who works in insurance needs a good laugh every now and then!


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Danger Room Sessions Rogue and X-23...
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Kotobukiya presents two X-citing new Marvel collectibles, straight from the pages of The X-Men and X-Force.
Continuing the X-Men Danger Room Sessions Fine Art Statue series is the fourth member and one of the most powerful mutants in existence, ROGUE (pictured top). Based on a concept from the artistic pair of Manuel and Leo Silva, Rogue embodies both power and beauty. The spirited mutant is posed dynamically flying in the air, with one foot barely resting on the smashed face of her previous opponent. Meanwhile, Rogue wields a chunk of the Sentinel's brain as a weapon, preparing to hurl it into the next one to challenge her.
At nearly 12 inches tall, Rogue is perfectly in scale (1/6) with the other Danger Room Sessions members Wolverine, Psylocke, and Sabretooth. Sculpted by Erick Sosa, Rogue is mounted on a unique Danger Room holographic environment with translucent parts that glow with a built-in LED light in the base. Look for her in July, 2011 priced at a SRP of $174.99.
Kotobukiya also presents the first member of an all-new X-Force lineup of Fine Art Statues, X-23. Appearing first in the television series X-Men: Evolution in 2003, X-23 was later introduced to the Marvel Comics universe. She is no less than a female clone of Wolverine, created to be a deadly weapon and outfitted with adamantium-coated claws in her hands and feet.
Sculpted by Erick Sosa, X-23 stands approximately 11 inches tall (1/6 scale) perched atop a New York City building rooftop. X-23 is scheduled to ship in May, 2011 priced at a SRP of $159.99.
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WASHINGTON - The Pentagon says Ohio might see nearly $166 million in Defense Department civilian payroll cuts if automatic government spending cuts kick in March 1.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told Congress on Wednesday that if a budget deal isn't reached, he may have to shorten the workweek for the "vast majority" of the Defense Department's 800,000 civilian workers. They'd lose one day of work per week, or 20 percent of their pay, for up to 22 weeks, probably starting in late April.
Pentagon figures show its civilian payroll in Ohio for the 2012 fiscal year was about $1.96 billion. The possible cuts could reduce that to an estimated $1.79 billion for the 2013 fiscal year.
The biggest potential civilian payroll losses would be in Virginia, California, Maryland, Texas and Georgia.


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Fairfax County Maintains AAA Credit Rating
Jan. 12, 2009
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In advance of a bond sale scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 13, Fairfax County has retained its AAA credit rating from all three rating agencies – Moody's Investors Service, Standard & Poor's Corporation and Fitch Ratings.
"Retention of the AAA rating is crucial during these uncertain economic times and is a testament to the strong and consistent financial management practiced by the county for many years," said Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Sharon Bulova, who chairs the board's Budget Committee.
Each of the rating agencies reported that the county's outlook was stable, meaning that despite the recent decline in assessed values, the agencies consider the impact to be well within the county's ability to continue to provide essential services and ensure payments to bondholders. The county's self-imposed financial and debt management guidelines were mentioned as strengths by all three ratings services.
Fairfax County has held the AAA rating from Moody's since 1975, from Standard & Poor's since 1978 and from Fitch Ratings since 1997. As of Dec. 29, 2008, only seven states, 22 counties and 23 cities in the nation have a AAA rating from each of these agencies.
Since 1978, Fairfax County has saved approximately $257.93 million on bond sales due to its AAA rating on new public improvement bonds. Including refunding sales, the county has saved more than $364.39 million.
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director, Office of Public Affairs
703-324-3189, TTY 711, Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
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Feeder cattle and calves sold higher during last week's holiday-shortened trade. And there's ample evidence this week could produce the beginning of a seasonal rally that could take prices significantly higher.
The past two holiday weeks saw light offerings of cattle at auction, as many sellers were waiting on the calendar to change before selling their 2012 production. Numbers are expected to increase this week, but it's a sure bet totals will be well below last year and 5-year averages. The tight supply should boost feeder prices as a dip in corn prices and higher fed cattle prices of late will encourage feedyard buyers to keep their hands in the air.
Describing last week's trade, USDA Market News reporter Corbitt Wall said, " the few high-volume auctions in the Northern Plains that were well tested and the sizeable direct country sales in Texas both quoted feeder steers and heifers selling higher. Some auction markets throughout the country that had sufficient numbers of lighter weight calves to entice buyers had undertones that were sharply higher."
Ideas of higher feeder cattle prices are supported by the fact that fed cattle are roughly $5 per hundredweight higher than last year, and spring CME Live Cattle contracts are nearly $7 per hundredweight over the all-time record high of $130.
America's ongoing two-year drought, however, will provide a drag on the market, and could prevent what might otherwise produce unprecedented feeder cattle and calf prices. A widespread heavy snow would likely improve the spirits of many ranchers.
Feeder cattle and calves were called even to $1 higher last week with auction receipts totaling 54,500 head. Direct sales of stocker and feeder cattle totaled 26,300, with video/Internet sales of 4,800. The weekly total was 85,600. Two weeks ago the total was 282,700, and last year the total was 267,400.
Slaughter cattle traded $1 higher at $128 per hundredweight in a light test. Some dressed sales occurred at $205 per hundredweight.
Boxed beef prices rose slightly over the past two weeks. Choice boxed beef cut-out values Friday were $194.26 per hundredweight, up $0.79 from last Friday. Select boxed beef traded at $188.22. The Choice/Select spread was $12.04 per hundredweight.
Slaughter cows and bulls were untested over the holidays. USDA's Cutter cow carcass cut-out value Friday morning was $163.10, up $1.14 per hundredweight from the previous Friday. Omaha cash corn on Friday was quoted at $7.17, down 2 cents from the previous week.