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Tom Clark was born and raised, in that order. Clark started off his career as a social worker finding jobs for disabled people in Milwaukee and at night he would perform stand up comedy. As his stand up career picked up Clark made the move to Los Angeles, eventually performing on such shows as TBS's Conan, CBS's 'Late Late Show', NBC's 'Last Comic Standing', and Comedy Central's 'Premium Blend'. Clark spent the next few years traveling coast to coast doing stand up and eventually performing internationally as part of New Faces at the prestigious 'Just For Laughs Comedy Festival' in Montreal and on The Main Stage at 'The Capetown Comedy Festival' in South Africa.
Clark also has a strong background in improv and sketch having completed the Second City Conservatory in Chicago and being a Main Company member at ComedySportz LA, which specializes in short form improv. After taking some acting classes Clark began to pursue acting work and landed guest star roles in the Hallmark made for TV movie 'The Wish List', NBC's 'Outsourced', and even a dramatic role on TNT's 'The Closer' opposite Kyra Sedgwick. After landing the role on 'Outsourced', director Ken Kwapis invited Clark to be in the Drew Barrymore movie, 'Everybody Loves Whales.' You can also see him in Columbia Pictures 'Freaks of Nature.'
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Nikon 1 V2 review: Evolution, stasis or regression?By David Newton - Thursday December 20 2012 Sensor Review
Nikon 1 V2 and the competition
Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon 1 J2 vs Nikon 1 V1
Comparing these three Nikon stable-mates makes for interesting reading. Of the three, the Nikon 1 V2 puts in the lowest performance in all areas with the exception of the sports rating for low-light ISO. Looking at the Colour Depth score, the Nikon 1 V2 shows 2/3rd of a stop less performance (20.2bits to 21.3bits). This is caused by the difference in ISO latitude – the Nikon 1 V2 has an ISO range that runs from 160 to 6400, whereas the 1 J2 and 1 V1 both run from 100 to 6400.
Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC GF5 vs Fujifilm FinePix X10
Comparing the Nikon 1 V2 to the Panasonic GF5 and Finepix X10 shows how it stacks up against similar competition. All three cameras achieve an overall DxOMark score of 50, though they achieve their scores in subtly different ways and the 1 V2 does also offer an extra 2megapixels of resolution.
In terms of colour depth, there is little to choose between them, with the GF5 and X10 both scoring 20.5bits to the 1 V2's 20.2bits. This difference is sufficiently minimal to unobservable in final prints.
In Dynamic Range though, the X10 shows how well suited it is to landscape photography, when compared to the other two, scoring 11.3Evs. The 1 V2 sits in the middle at 10.8Evs, whereas the GF5 only manages 10Evs. It is worth noting that the Dynamic Range score is the only major weak point with the Panasonic sensor in the GF5.
Looking at the low-light results though, the X10 shows that it is not really designed for low-light shooting, only managing a score of 245ISO. This is ½ stop behind the Nikon 1 V2 at 403ISO and a stop behind the GF5 that performs better here, scoring 573ISO which is, to a large degree, thanks to its larger sensor.
In this company, the 1 V2 finds itself somewhere in the middle when considering all three testing metrics. While the X10 is clearly aimed at landscape photography and the GF5 is more suited to low light shooting, the 1 V2 doesn't standout in one area but produces a balanced performance that's not skewed to any one type of photography.
Further readings for the Nikon 1 V2 review: Evolution, stasis or regression?
To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.
In the Nikon 1 line of digital compacts with interchangeable lenses, the V2 brings some nice new features: shooting at 60 i/s, Full HD video recording in 60p, different modes for slow motion, and … a new 1-inch, 14.2-megapixel, 6400 ISO CMOS sensor that we can hardly wait to test! But while we wait for its appearance on the market, here's all the skinny on the Nikon 1 V2.
Added by noirist | August 21 , 2013
Does the 1 have a market?
The V2 with FT1 mount adapter and high burst rate seems like an attractive proposition for Nikon owners until you look into the details. The FT1 is limited to center point single servo AF, which makes it nearly useless for moving subjects. So you'll have to use native Nikon 1 glass for any kind of action photography, and those lenses are large, heavy, and low in optical quality versus their M43rd competitors. And the DxO tests show that anyone shooting a D800 or even a D5200 will be painfully disappointed by the image quality coming out of their V2. The only photographers that would benefit from Nikon 1 are those upgrading from a camera phone. And then they would be better served by other cameras, including the M43rds system or even the Sony RX100.
Added by mike162 | January 30 , 2013
Nikon 1 V2: Evolution, stasis or regression?
The review misses the whole point of this camera. The V2 has a huge attraction, by using the FT-1 Mount Adapter it is possible to mount pretty much any Nikon DSLR lens. Taking into account the dslr like autofocus and the X2.7 crop factor the excellent Nikon AF-S VR 70-300 f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED (around £330) becomes a 190-810mm lens, just great for birds and wildlife.
The lens, FT-1 and camera would weigh around 1100gr and cost $1300ish (but will come down). An APS-C camera with similar spec would weigh close to 5000gr & cost $9000ish. Sure, its a fact that the resolution of the APC-S camera would be superior, but would it be 3900gr & $7700 superior?
Added by AaronMC | October 25 , 2012
Gotta' give them credit
You gotta' give Nikon credit; it's a dead-end product, but they are doubling down, which is commendable service to those who bought into the system.
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Re: Gotta' give them credit
I usually don't feed the trolls, but how a camera with solid IQ, and blazing fast AF, and a huge buffer (capable of 12 fps with the J1 and 16 fps with the V1) a dead-end?
So Nikon with it's first try made a camera with a smaller sensor that is competitive with many larger sensor cameras like the EP3, and absolutely demolishes the competition when it comes to processing data, fps, PDAF on the sensor, etc.
The Nikon 1 sounds alive and well to me. Few will lose sleep over it over your dislike of the Nikon 1 and tons of people will continue to buy it. Nice try though.
Added by AaronMC | November 04 , 2012
Re: Gotta' give them credit
I replied to your previous post.
Thank you again for condescending to me. It really helps your case.
Added by pwgrmi | November 16 , 2013
Re: Gotta' give them credit
Aaron, your post is clearly a troll. Have you ever used a 1? I shot the Pikes Peak Hill Climb this year with a V1 and a D700. In some ways the V1 is faster, and the results fabulous.
Really, a dead-end product. Not for those willing to look past the idiots trashing a camera they have not used.


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I am still in amazement regarding the Rockwood Water Department fiasco from last year. My understanding of it is: a person or persons within the Rockwood Water Dept mismanaged or funneled over one million dollars of user/taxpayer money out of the water dept to someplace else, and, this person or persons were never charged with a crime? It appears as no investigation was performed? And now, we users/taxpayers have incredible higher rates to pay for someones mismanagement (to say the least) or crimes? I call for a complete investigation! The TBI or FBI should be called in for this. Someone needs to at least be punished, fired, fined, and pay restitution. Someone needs to be in prison! This is an outrage!
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Things just don't add up in the Rockwood Utilities Management. And as for the rest of the city, it seems to be the same. Persons found to be misappropriating funds in Rockwood are merely relieved of their duties. And if that weren't enough, they are often rewarded with severance packages. Misappropriation of city funds is a crime when it is done for personal gain. Mismanagement is one thing, personal gain is quite another. Could there be so much going on in the city that nobody wants any of the departing personnel to start telling everthing they know. Why do you find someone in violation of city policy and reward them to leave. Something jusat isn't right and it seems that self discipline isn't working for this city.


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So very talented! Truly missed
Cant fuckn beleive it man wow. Such a awesome actor. Really cant beleive it. Wish u the best paul u were good man great actor rest in peace bro.
rest in peace you were a true star….you will be missed
I realy enjoyed his movies,always inluv with how he act he was not just a pretty face he was an tru star,wil always luv him n keep him in my mamories,mwa RIP paul u the best
i av always enjoyed hiz movies 4m d very 1st one….. n i think we rilly lost a very good role model….. may hz soul R.I.P
rip paul walker i loved you as brian o'conner.but i loved you even better aas yourself you were layedback and selfstained.you are missed dearly
R.i.P paul walker ,you were just a creat actor ,we have lost an amaing person ..fast and furious gonna be nothing without u ,rest in peace and god bless you
Rip PWW u were a great friend, actor and father.. We'll always remember u in prayer
Rest in peace brother. Your sole be around forever and ever.
Rest in peace Paul you were an amazing actor/person and father. Prayers go out to all his family associates and friends. You will never be forgotten.
so sorry to hear this news ,,hard to belive….. like so many others that have gone on before you your memory will live on ,,,, r.i.p
I refuse to believe it man this sucks r.i.p live life a quarter mile at a time my favorite actor of all time I'm so sorry like why. No regrets hats off I was watching fast 5 when I Hurd this die hard fan them movies won't feel the same anymore Paul walker! To soon way to soon
He is a hero 2 be remembered 4 eva RIP bro we wl 4 eva love u nd remember u
A great actor we will miss you. prayers for family and all close friends. big fan from the Netherlands
R.I.P. Paul William Walker. May you rest in peace and you will be missed Very much by your fans, family and friends.
Deepest condolences to the Walker family. Us fans will never forget him. Rest Well PW
Rest in peace Paul we wil always miss your movies here in SA well keep your family in our prayers #pheer#
I injoyed all his shows.he was a great person and actor.r.i.p.sorry to the family and friends.
We lost a great man in hollywood paul rest in perfect peace
am so hearbroken and have failed 2 belive.. Its so painful..
We will miss you always prayes for your daughter@ family my you rest in peace may God Bless.


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Tonight will be an interesting night indeed.
Anywhere from 2001-2003, he'd have been booed out of the building.
Tonight though, I think he'll get a standing ovation. I hated the guy myself, but I cant bring myself to boo the guy, he's been through too much.
I think when your wife gets MS and your incompetent doctors nearly KILL you (guess we now know why Grant tried to pay the pistons training staff to follow him to Orlando), that goes far beyond the game.
Tonight is his first night in the Palace since he wore a Pistons uni, certainly a landmark day in the 2005 season.


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In this game it was terrible ball movement and execution that led to poor shot selection and thus a poor shooting %.
Fact: The Pacers once again shot under 40% from the field, the third time this season (if you're counting at home, that's every game)
Belief: It seemed like, as Quinn and Denari pointed out, almost all the 50/50 loose balls went to the Cavaliers, most for easy buckets.
Yea, that was definitely the worst game I have ever seen Paul play. Roy on the other hand played like a 7'2" God of Basketball out there. I was so happy for him because I really really want to see him be an elite player. He played like one tonight.
David West is a total badass, and he hits clutch shots. He takes all the pressure off of Danny and Roy. He is just the perfect piece to the puzzle. I was so damn wrong about him lol...
A good win that should have been a loss. How many times is Irving going to miss a point blank uncontested layup? not many.
The Central will be top heavy for a season or two, but with Knight and Irving on the scene, I have a feeling things will get very competitive.
Rank the point guards in the Central Division:
1. Rose
2. Irving
3. Knight
4. Collison
5. Jennings
6. Stuckey
I am sure that a few players could be moved up and down the ladder of my rankings. Collison has to develop into a solid point guard and adequate defender or we will find ourselves in far too many precarious situations.
I thought we looked tired, again IMO. That could account for the crap heap we produced tonight for anyone wondering.
Well, to answer my own question, apparently the Pacers were 0-19 when shooting under 40% last year.
So far we are 3-0 shooting under 40%, that bodes well. I think the offense will get on track eventually, we will be a scary team.
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Wall is the much better athlete but Irving is a much better pg. Wall is an athletic freak main reason he was a lock to go one. Irving is just an ok athlete as far as NBA players go.
But the main thing that impress me about him in college was how he controlled the team and always made the right decision. He is a very good decision maker and a good defender. He knows his limitations I just though he was solid all the way around in college. draft experts just think players who aren't great athletes have limited upside that just isn't true IMO. Basketball skills get over looked sometimes when they shouldn't be.
i still can't believe irving missed that layup
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I like the fact the Pacers are winning ugly games that they would have lost last year. Champions do that.
I am not saying this is a championship team, but they are starting to show some od the traits of a contender, now on to beating better teams.
Ugly game, but it's a win. This road trip will say a lot about the team.
A player like Mayo & Crawford would have been great tonight.
The only way I can honestly say why Irving's layup at the end of regulation went out was because of karma for the crap officiating job.
"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. "
me too, but danny's half-contest of that shot right at the end had to have distracted him even if it was a tiny bit. that little bit can make the difference between getting the friendly bounce and it rolling off the rim like it did.
Rubio should be on that list as well the guy is going to be a beast.
jennings is a craptastic point guard. he's an ok combo guard.
The Heat are also winning ugly games. They needed help from the ref's and miracle shots by wade to beat Charlotte and Minnesota.
Good teams win ugly games.
I would have to imagine that we can only get better.
and sure, vets can have bad games. But Dahntay plays like this every game. He's a ball stopper. If he'd change that and play within his limits he'd be fine.
I don't know why the attendance was low tonight. Where'd everyone go from the home opener is what I wanted to know? We were 2-0 from that point to tonight.
I spoke with a lady at the box office and she said after the New Year/the holiday season, attendance will probably be higher.
Oh yeah and most importantly WE WON! 3 WINS 0 LOSSES!!!!
This is a hell of a team and we're on the rise and we aren't going unnoticed.
The Pacers and Hawks will be neck and neck the whole season I think.
In 49 states it's just basketball, but this is Indiana!
21 year olds are expected to be inconsistent, DJ is very, very much set in his ways.
isn't that the truth about the officiating. bill spooner is a good official. david guthrie and josh tiven i don't recognize. but man, they struggled tonight. not unfair, just bad. missed calls, wrong calls, unnecessary calls, quick whistles, slow whishtles, every stop of play was unevenly long. just a brutal job. probably the worst overall officiating job i've seen in a long time.
it was like watching a JV girls/boys high school game on a random tuesday.
The Pacers have won 3 games against lesser teams, BUT the experience of winning at Toronto on DWest shot and winning tonight in OT is valuable experience for this team for winning more games this season. The experience of how they won those games can't be over emphasized.
Exactly, wins are wins to say the least.
Anyone can beat or compete with anyone during any given game.
In 49 states it's just basketball, but this is Indiana!


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Only 13.3 per cent of the 1.69m electorate in the Thames Valley bothered to vote.
The Oxford Mail asked the Home Office if the job was likely to be scrapped as a result of the low turnout.
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The beginning of 1976 saw a series of gruesome sectarian murders in south Armagh, which led the British to announce they were sending the SAS to the area - despite a request from the Government in Dublin for more information before they did so. Meanwhile, the British also considered radical measures to fight cross-Border terrorism.
In February, IRA hunger striker Frank Stagg died in prison in Britain. His family was split over whether or not he should have an IRA funeral - leading to a struggle between the Government and Republicans over his remains.
The Government was always suspicious about British Prime Minister Harold Wilson's long-term plans for the North - and about talks between British officials and the Republican movement. Newly released documents show they were right to be worried - but that the situation changed when Jim Callaghan took over as Prime Minister.
In July, the British Ambassador, Christopher Ewart Biggs, and a civil servant, were killed by an IRA roadside bomb in county Dublin. The assassination led to the introduction of new emergency powers - which in turn raised fears about tactics used by the Gardai.
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If there's one thing HBO's hit fantasy series Game of Thrones has taught fans, it's to expect the unexpected. The show, which recently wrapped its third season, constantly surprises viewers with deceptive plot turns and an unpredictable (often short-lived) cast of characters. Dark Horse has been similarly surprising collectors with its broad range of merchandise from the show.
Jon Snow & Ghost Statue, Hitting Stores Today, August 7th
From giftware branded with sigils of the various houses, to high-end fine art sculptures (such as the just released Jon Snow & Ghost Statue), Dark Horse has been sating the hunger of Game of Thrones fans. Recently we had the pleasure of speaking with Dark Horse's VP of Product Development David Scroggy about the companys latest Game of Thrones product surprise: an ongoing series of high-quality, affordable molded plastic figures of the most beloved characters.
Game of Thrones Jon Snow Figure
Slated to debut in January 2014, this 7.5-inch non-articulated figure line will launch with series favorites Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen. Each figure will feature window box packaging and retail for $24.99.
We have been quietly developing these for some time, Scroggy remarked, and we decided to make these non-articulated, in order to capture all of the small details that would be at risk in a traditional jointed action figure. That is why we are not using the term action figure, although that is what many might call them.
The pair were sculpted by industry veteran Steve Kiwus and painted by Kat Sapene. Each Game of Thrones figure is approved not only by HBO, but by the individual show talent, Scroggy explained.
Game of Thrones Daeneys Figure
Jon and Daenerys will whet the appetite of collectors well before Game of Thrones' March 2014 premiere. Then in May, with the series in full swing, Dark Horse will release a second wave. Also sculpted by Kiwus, this three-figure assortment will consist of Tyrion Lannister, Khal Drogo and Ned Stark. While these figures are pending approval and cannot be shown now, David did give us a taste of what collectors can look forward to. For Tyrion, Dark Horse will have "The Imp" posed doing what he does best: plotting and scheming with a map in hand. The late, great Ned Stark will be sculpted in a stoic, contemplative stance with his hands resting on his massive broad sword just in front of him (similar to press images on the net, like this one.) The brutal Drogo will be battle ready with curved scimitar held high in one hand, and a knife lowered in the other. David pointed out that all figures in this series will be in scale with each other, Khal Drogo looming over the rest in the line at a towering 8.5 inches tall. In comparison, Tyrion will measure in at 6 inches and Ned Stark will stand 8 inches. Drogo's size difference will also be reflected in his window box packaging. Whereas the standard pack dimensions will be 8" L x 4.5" W x 9" H, Drogo's customized box comes in at 8.5" L x 4.5" W x a whopping 10.5" High. You won't miss him on store shelves. Drogo will retail as the same price as the rest, $24.99.
Things start to heat up this summer when Dark Horse releases five new character figures. Kiwus will continue to do the sculpting, but will be aided by the artisans of Gentle Giant at this stage of the series. It's still way too early to be dropping names, but looking over the list of five characters I was told were planned - fans are in for a treat. Asked if collectors would be seeing any variants or exclusives, such as Tyrion in armor, David informed us that they have so many great characters to tackle that variants and exclusives are not in the plan.
Game of Thrones Map Marker Set On Display at San Diego Comic-Con
Dark Horse's long-awaited Game of Thrones figures aren't the only surprise the company has in store for fans. In addition to giftware, detailed figures and high-end statues, Dark Horse will be producing select prop replicas, starting with a Map Marker Set. It will include a cloth map and finely crafted pieces that resemble six of the honored house sigils. David stressed that the packaging for the Map Marker Set is being designed with the same aesthetic as the prop replica inside. As with Season 3's "Red Wedding" finale, youre in for a shock.
Special Thanks To "House Scroggy" For The Interview.


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Tonight's Phillies game postponed
Tonight's game between the Phillies and the Chicago White Sox has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 13 at 8:15 p.m. as part of a day/night doubleheader.
All tickets for the July 12 game will be honored for entry into the July 13 game, beginning at 8:15 p.m. The XFINITY fireworks show will commence immediately following the 8:15 p.m. game.
The regularly scheduled 4:05 p.m. game on July 13 featuring a Phans Feeding Families Food Drive will now begin at 3:05 p.m. All gates, including Ashburn Alley, will open at 1:05 p.m.
Fans holding tickets for July 12 should attend the 8:15 p.m. game. All gates, including Ashburn Alley, will open at 7:15 p.m. for the second game.
Broadcast Info
The 3:05 p.m. game will be televised on CSN and air on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, SportsRadio 94WIP, SAP (Spanish), and WOGL HD4 (Spanish).
The 8:15 p.m. game will air on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, SportsRadio 94WIP, SAP (Spanish) and WOGL HD4 (Spanish).


text: PROPOSITION: It's impossible for the product of n distinct primes to be divisible by the sum of their squares if n < 5. The proof of this proposition for the cases n = 1, 2, 3, and 4 provides an interesting sequence of progressively more challenging demonstrations. CASE n=1: Since p < p^2, it's self-evident that p^2 cannot divide p. (Of course, this applies to any integer, not just primes.) CASE n=2: If not as self-evident as the case n=1, this case is still quite trivial, because the identity (p-q)^2 = p^2 + q^2 - 2pq implies that pq < p^2+q^2. Thus, pq cannot be divisible by p^2+q^2. (Again this applies to any two integers, not just distinct primes.) CASE n=3: Here we need to show that pqr is not divisible by p^2+q^2+r^2 for any three distinct primes p,q,r. If three such primes existed we would have pqr = k (p^2 + q^2 + r^2) for some integer k. If k is greater than 1 it must be divisible by one of the three primes on the left, say, r. But if r is divided out of both sides, the remaining right side is a multiple of p^2+q^2+r^2, which we have seen is necessarily greater than pq. Therefore, k=1. Now recall that the square of any prime other than 3 is congruent to +1 (mod 3). It follows that if none of the primes p,q,r equals 3, the right side of the above equation is divisible by 3 but the left is not. On the other hand, if one of the primes is 3, then the left side is divisible by 3 but the right is not. Thus the equation cannot be satisfied in distinct primes (although it can be satisfied by composite numbers, and also by the set of non-distinct primes p=q=r=3.) CASE n=4: For this case we need to prove that the equation pqrs = k (p^2 + q^2 + r^2 + s^2) for any integer k cannot be satisfied in distinct primes p,q,r,s. First, suppose none of the primes is 2. In that case the left side is odd but the right side (containing a sum of 4 odd numbers) is even, so this is impossible. Let us assign s=2, and note that the sum of squares must be odd, so k must be even. Setting k=2m we have pqr = m (p^2 + q^2 + r^2 + 4) If m is greater than 1, it must be divisible by one of the primes, say, r. Dividing this equation by r we see the right side is a multiple of p^2+q^2+r^2+4, which is greater than (and therefore cannot divide) pq. Thus we have m=1. To complete the proof we will show that the preceding equation with m=1 has no solution in distinct positive integers p,q,r (prime or composite). Observe first that the smallest of these must be larger than 2, because otherwise the right hand side is greater than the left. Also, no two of p,q,r can be equal, because there is no integer solution of p^2 = (y^2+4)/(y-2) = y + 2 + (8/(y-2)) Now suppose p,q,r is the solution with the least largest value. We can arange the integers in order of size, p > q > r > 2, and write the above equation as a quadratic in p: p^2 - (qr)p + (q^2 + r^2 + 4) = 0 It follows that qr +- SR[ (qr)^2 - 4(q^2+r^2+4) ] p = ------------------------------------- 2 Since p is real, the quantity in the square root must be positive, and less than (qr)^2 in magnitude. This means the square root is less than qr, so both the roots of this equation are positive integers. We know that one of the roots is greater than q, and I will show below that the other root is less than q, thus giving a solution with a smaller largest member than p, contradicting the assumption. The two roots of the quadratic equation, p and p', satisfy the conditions p + p' = qr pp' = q^2 + r^2 + 4 Letting p' denote the smaller of the two roots, the right hand equation leads to the inequalities (p')^2 < pp' = q^2 + r^2 + 4 < 3q^2 Thus we have p' < SR(3)q. Inserting this into the equation p+p'=qr gives p + SR(3)q > qr which implies p > q ( r - SR(3) ) Substituting this into the equation for pp' and dividing both sides by p gives q^2 + r^2 + 4 p' < ----------------- q ( r - SR(3) ) Evaluating this inequality term by term gives q r r 4 p' < ------ + --- ------- + ---------- r-SR(3) q r-SR(3) q(r-SR(3)) Since 2 < r < q, the second term must be less than 2.366.., and the third term is less than 0.788... Therefore we have q p' < ------- + 3.154... r-SR(3) which shows that p' < q for all q > 15. Checking the cases with 2 < r < q < 15 shows there are no solutions in this range, so p' must be less than q. This implies that p',q,r is another solution in distinct positive integers with a smaller greatest member than p, contradicting the assumption. This completes the proof that there are no four (or fewer) primes whose product is divisible by the sum of their squares. However, there do exist many sets of five primes with this property. The smallest example is [3,5,11,19,23], because we have 3*5*11*19*23 ------------------------------ = 3*23 3^2 + 5^2 + 11^2 + 19^2 + 23^2 For any such set of primes we refer to the ratio of the largest to the smallest as the "aspect ratio", so the aspect ratio of the above example is 23/3 = 7.666. Interestingly, there is a lower limit to the aspect ratio of such sets. Most aspect ratios are greater than 6, but the set [11,13,17,43,61] has an aspect ratio of 61/11 = 5.54, and the set [11,13,23,43,59] has the even lower aspect ratio of 59/11 = 5.36. The lowest aspect ratio of all such sets of five primes is for the set [31,37,47,151,163], with an aspect ratio of 163/31 = 5.258. In this case we have 31*37*47*151*163 ---------------------------------- = 31*37*47 31^2 + 37^2 + 47^2 + 151^2 + 163^2 Coincidentally, the sum of the ten products of three elements of this set is 2*83*157*163, which is also a multiple of the special quadratic field prime 163. This could be regarded as the total volume of the ten 3-dimensional projections of the 5-dimensional solid with the minimum possible aspect ratio.


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I went for the first time last weekend. It is the coolest shit ever. Fell down a lot at first because I didn't know how to do anything other than zoom down the hill until I wiped out, but then when a guy told me that the best way to learn control was with the falling leaf exercise, I started to figure out how the snowboard works.
Can't wait to go back and work on it some more. Just one time and I'm already obsessed with and trying to figure out how to make extra money so I can afford to snowboard regularly.


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NEW ORLEANS – There was a time, about six weeks ago, that Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma was telling folks he had a good, but not great, basketball team, at least not by his program's impossibly lofty standards,
Auriemma, with seven national championships to his credit, is still not ready to elevate his evaluation. But on the eve of the Huskies' third straight Women's Final Four semifinal against archnemesis Notre Dame Sunday in the New Orleans Arena, he's looking at them in a special light.
"We weren't fortunate to have any of the 'Three to See' that ESPN talks about all the time," said Auriemma referring to the touted trio of Baylor's Brittney Griner, Delaware's Elena Delle Donna and Notre Dame's Skylar Diggins. "So we had to do it as a group rather than rely on a single person.
"But that's always the case at Connecticut. We don't build our program around one person, no matter who it is. And this year collectively, when we're good, we're really, really good."
Collectivity is the key. This is only the third of Auriemma's 14 Final Four teams not to have at least one Associated Press first-team All-America, and this is the second year in a row that's been the case.
Besides, when Auriemma does downgrade the Huskies, either singularly or collectively, the players know it's for motivational purposes.
"I think he tries to get something out of us every single day with everything he says," senior guard Kelly Faris said. "So when he makes comments like that, it's going to get under our skin a little bit and make us want to prove him wrong."
And the Huskies have done that, rolling through the first rounds of the tournament with an average victory margin of 37.0 points, albeit all played within the friendly confines of the Nutmeg State.
But there's something, mainly the improved play of freshmen Breanna Stewart, Moriah Jefferson and Morgan Tuck, that have the Huskies (33-4) looking very capable of getting over the hump against the Irish, who have beaten them in seven of their past eight meetings, including all three this season and two straight in the Final Four.
Which is the way the Fighting Irish (35-1) want it to be.
"We'd have been disappointed if it had been anybody else," Notre Dame forward Natalie Achonwa said. "When you get to this level, you prefer to play somebody like UConn so that after a hard and gritty game, you can say, 'Wow! We worked hard and, wow, we won."
That certainly was the case in the first three meetings this season.
They were settled by margins of two, one and eight points, with that eight-pointer being a 96-87 three-overtime instant classic at Notre Dame.
"All of those games were settled in the last couple of minutes," Diggins said. "Both teams had an opportunity to win game.
"I was proud how my team just made big plays towards the end."
That the Irish did.
At UConn on Feb. 2, it was Ariel Baker's block and final rebound to settle a 73-72 victory. At Notre Dame, it was Diggins' alert pass to Kayla McBride to set up the 3-pointer that sent the game to OT.
And in the Big East tournament final, it was Diggins' steal with six seconds left and pass to Achonwa for a layup with 1.8 seconds to go that gave the Irish a 61-59 victory.
But Diggins said she doesn't necessarily feel the Irish are inside the Huskies' heads.
"Right now," she said. "I don't think the last three games matter.
"That's because when you play Connecticut, you think about all of the championships and All-Americans and what have you.
"We're the ones who had to overcome the intimidation factor."
And Irish coach Muffet McGraw added, there's always room for improvement, especially after how close the first three games were.
"I think we learned a lot from each game," she said. "We don't have the feeling that we're going to beat them easily because they certainly haven't been easy games so far."
Plus, while Auriemma might have expressed doubt about his team's capabilities in February, at a Chamber of Commerce banquet in March, he told the audience there was no way Notre Dame was going to beat UConn four times in one year.
His team seems to have gotten the message.
"We've been working towards this all season," sophomore forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis said. "And I think we're finally starting to get the hang of it."


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THE row over rail electrification of the Valley lines – and whether or not the Welsh Government will need to pay for some of it – continued to rumble on in the Senedd yesterday.
The first minister Carwyn Jones said there was no agreement at any time that the Welsh Government should fund the project, which includes electrifying the line to Ebbw Vale.
On Monday Mr Jones told journalists that he was concerned that the UK Government's commitment on funding electrification had drifted.
But David Jones, secretary of state for Wales, said in response that he was "shocked" at the suggestion that the UK Government would pay for the entire cost of the project and said letters showed a deal had been done between Cardiff and Westminster.
First minister Carwyn Jones told the Assembly that there had been "no agreement at any time that the Welsh Government should fund any of the electrification."
He said he had been "careful to emphasise that what I wanted was clarification which I've not yet had. I had a letter from the prime minister on Friday that doesn't clarify the issue.
"The response from the secretary of state bordered on the hysterical considering the comment I had made," he argued.
The first minister added that the issue wasn't a devolved matter: "Why on earth would the Welsh Government look to pay for something that isn't devolved?"


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Storm rolls in, cots roll out at East Texas sheltersPosted: Updated:
TYLER, TX (KLTV) - Beds are filling up across East Texas homeless shelters as the winter weather comes around. As the storm rolls in, the cots are rolled out.
Christmas decorations bring cheer, but the holidays also bring more people. One room is already full at Tyler's Salvation Army.
"If there are any empty beds in here, then we'll fill those beds first before the cold weather," Chantel Millin, Corporate Relations Coordinator with The Salvation Army of Tyler said.
Beds have been claimed, but that's just the beginning, says Millin.
"Of course, if we have to we can fill up our hallways for people to sleep in cold weather," she said.
While East Texans deal with cold temperatures, the staff here braces for a more than fifty percent increase in occupants tonight.
"There's plenty of spaces. We'll make space; if we have to use an office, we will make space for people to sleep," she said.
In Longview at The Hiway 80 Rescue Mission, people are already lining up inside and they say they won't be turning anyone away. During the last storm ten days ago, they got a glimpse of what this holiday season would bring and they say they are prepared.
"Means the difference between freezing, maybe dying, or a warm place to stay," Timothy Bond said. He has spent the last few nights in the woods, and says he's grateful for the gift of a warm bed and people like Rusty Fennell who make it possible.
"We're prepared, we're ready, we've known that this weather has been coming for quite some time. Of course we can always use donations from the community," Fennell said.
No matter how many show up tonight, both have the same message: it's the holiday season and nobody will be left out in the cold.
Both The Salvation Army and Highway 80 Rescue Mission tell us they have enough cots and can even sleep people on mats on the floor if necessary. They are prepared for disasters and tell us a little ice won't shut them down, but they do ask for donations of food, clothing, and blankets as this storm sweeps through East Texas.
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Date: July 26, 2013
PIO Number: 13-7-25
Broward and Miami-Dade County firefighters and law enforcement officers are lacing up their sneakers and showing off their basketball skills at the Cadillac Charity Basketball Tournament July 31.
Cadillac Charity Basketball Tournament
7:30 p.m. July 31
Nova Southeastern University
Don Taft Arena
3100 College Ave., Davie
Teams will face off to raise funds for the James Jones Legacy Foundation (JJLF), which sponsors the Crew 22 Training Camps for underprivileged students. There will be two games: firefighters vs. law enforcement and Miami-Dade All-Stars vs. Broward All-Stars. The All-Star teams will pit law enforcement and fire personnel from each county against each other.
The Cadillac Charity Basketball Tournament is one of the many highlights of the James Jones Crew 22 three-day camp being held from July 30-Aug. 1 at Nova Southeastern University. In this first year of partnership between the Broward Sheriff's Office and the JJLF, BSO school resource deputies selected deserving students from Broward County schools between the ages of 11 and 14 to participate in the fun and educational experience. The enrichment camp, which is free for participants, engages kids in sports activities, takes them on college campus tours and provides mentoring sessions focused on social development, community service, leadership, nutrition, decision making, financial responsibility and other topics.
General Admission tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Don Taft Arena or your nearest BSO district office. Tickets to the V.I.P. Watch Party, which begins at 6 p.m., are available for $250. It includes dinner and beverages in the VIP Club Room, silent auction and an exclusive meet and greet with James Jones. For more information call 954-831-8902 or visit www.jamesjones22.com.
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Could TNA wrestlers really work for WWE?
by, 02-22-2013 at 03:23 PM (7773 Views)
Let's just pretend that TNA folded and had to close its doors. Maybe a fire burnt down the Impact Zone, maybe everyone stopped buying their PPVs & merchandise or maybe Dixie completely mismanaged all of TNA's funds. Regardless, this would leave about 50 wrestlers unemployed. Some would flock to WWE, others to ROH, a few to Japan and the rest would be back to the independent circuit. Vince McMahon has a history of forgetting the past and rehiring former stars that left on bad terms. The Ultimate Warrior and Bret Hart are just a couple of names that come to mind that had less than pleasant exits from WWE only to return years later. If TNA were to fold, here is a crystal ball of where everyone on their roster would end up:
Oh one last thing, this is who I think WWE would hire, not necessarily who I would want to see hired. Regardless, it is all subjective so I look forward to your comments.
The Guys that are put on WWE TV right away:
· Bully Ray is back in WWE but only as Bubba Ray Dudley. In fact, Team 3D is allowed to be the Dudley Boyz again and he and Devon jump right into the tag-team division. Bully Ray is a great heel but is up there in age and does not have a WWE body to be given a singles push. Also, the Dudley Boyz would be ideal for the WWE as they are still trying to revive their tag-team division.
· Sting is given the invitation but who knows if he would accept or not. VKM would love to have him simply for the WWE Network (whenever that happens) even if he cannot get Sting to make some live appearances and wrestle a few more matches. Sting would be a part timer like Rock, Lesner and HHH that would only be used for big PPVS.
· Hogan is back in the WWE and would be used as an authority figure such as the Raw GM.
· Kurt Angle is for sure back and put in the main event picture immediately. He can be used as a face or a heel and is still arguably the best worker in the industry. Angle will need no time to get over and will draw money immediately.
· Bobby Roode is back as a mid-card heel. Possibly back as one half of Beer Money if James Storm is hired as well. Roode may take awhile to get over with the WWE crowd but he is just too good to pass on.
· Austin Aries is in his mid 30's but this guy can do it all. He is a little too "indy wrestling" for the WWE machine but it doesn't matter because he is just too good for the WWE to pass on. Same thing goes for AJ Styles.
· Despite previous issues, Jeff Hardy is back and reinserted into the main event scene immediately. Jeff Hardy draws and VKM loves nothing more than money. While Jeff would be on a short leash, he would be given another chance.
· Eric Young is a goofball that would fit right in with the WWE. They would love him for the backstage skits and to appeal to the younger audience. Perhaps he is thrown on a tag-team with Santino.
· Mr. Anderson is back as Mr. Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy draws heat and is a good mid-card heel. If creative puts him in some quality mid-card angles, his job is safe. If not, he will be fired again for no reason.
· Brooke Hogan. Can't wrestle, awful on the microphone, would rather be a singer/actress and contributes nothing to the product. She would fit right in with the rest of the Divas.
Guys that would only be hired under developmental contracts:
· Zema Ion is a young guy that can wrestle and is decent on the mic. Same goes for Jesse Sorensen, Magnus and Alex Silva. All these guys are worth taking a chance on and seeing if they can be molded into a future star.
· Crimson has a great WWE look but they would want him to polish up on his wrestling before putting him on TV.
· Wes Brisco may get a chance to develop in NXT strictly because of his last name.
Guys that are probably not hired but could be:
· Matt Morgan has the look but already had a stint with the WWE. I am not sure if they would use a spot to give him a second chance or if they would use that spot on an NXT guy instead.
· RVD had a solid WWE career but is still remembered as The Whole F'n Show from ECW. Rob is 42 years old now and does not have a lot of time left. I don't really know if he would draw money with the WWE audience as his stoner gimmick really does not fit well with the PG rated WWE. However, RVD could have some value if he is used in the mid-card to put over guys like Sandow, Rhodes, Cesaro and Barrett.
· Taz does not wrestle anymore or have what WWE feels is the look of an announcer. However, Taz wears many hats and can fill in on commentary if needed, can provide great value to the WWE network and could also be used as a trainer in NXT.
· Gunner is 30 years old and has never been super over with the crowd. I see WWE passing on him or giving him minimal amount of time in NXT to impress. Same goes with Kenny King and Chris Sabin who are 31.
· Devon is only hired if he and Bubba/Bully Ray come as the Dudley Boys. If Bully Ray does not come to WWE, Devon doesn't even get an interview.
· James Storm is in the same situation as Devon. If Bobby Roode does not come as part of Beer Money, WWE will not want a beer drinking redneck to add to their mid-card. Even if Storm agrees to a gimmick change and is willing to reinvent himself, he just naturally looks like a southern, good old boy that fits the 1990 WCW mold and not the New York WWE look.
· VKM probably still hates Eric Bischoff. Perhaps he hires Garrett and humiliates him on Raw every week and makes him do degrading things until Garrett finally quits. Same thing goes for Jeff Jarrett.
Knockouts Divison
· There is a lot of talent in TNA and no debate that the Knockouts are better than the Divas. However, I have no idea what the WWE is doing in regards to development for future Divas. Are they looking for girls that are good on the mic, girls that put on a good match or just girls that are beautiful? I really have no idea. As a result, I am not going to guess at what criteria WWE would use when interviewing current Knockouts to join the WWE and become Divas.
Guys that would not be hired:
· Abyss/Park is a huge man but does not have a WWE body. Fortunately, he would not have trouble finding work with any other promotion.
· Christropher Daniels is great but is up there in age and would take time to get over with the WWE crowd. He is the guy that is great to have on the card but is not the guy who sells tickets. WWE would rather use that spot to bring in a young guy they can groom like Bo Dallas opposed to giving it to a guy that probably has just a couple of years left in his career.
· Rockstar Spud is barely over 5 feet. That is about 18" shorter than what WWE is looking for.
· Robbie E is not over in TNA. As a result, WWE will see him as a guy that won't draw money. Same thing for Rob Terry.
· Kazarian is already 35 years old. His overall body of work is impressive but I don't see the WWE seeing him as a guy who can draw money.
· Samoa Joe is a hell or a worker and solid on the mic. However, he needs to get in the gym and look presentable. Sorry but if he is in the ring going toe to toe with Antonio Cesaro, the majority of the WWE fans are going to say, "How in the hell is this little fat guy giving this gladiator of a man a fight." No way Joe gets hired unless he drops some lbs. (ironically, Joe v Cesaro would probably be a hell of a match)
· Chavo Guerrero was an undercard guy in WWE and WCW. WWE will have no interest in hiring a 40 year old jobber.
· Christian York is in his mid 30's and spent his entire career on the indy circuit. Unfortunately, he is too up there in age for WWE to take a chance on with so many young guys in developmental along with the constant poaching of ROH stars.
· Joey Ryan is 33 and has an interesting look. However, he just does not have the "it" factor and I don't see why WWE would give him an opportunity.
· Herandez is 40 years old and nothing more than a tag-team or mid-card guy. No way WWE takes a chance on him. Same thing goes with Doug Williams.
· The D.OC., Mike Knox and all of the masked guys in Aces and Eights would not be hired. In fact, I am not sure why TNA is using these guys but that is for another time. Anyways though, these guys are not good on the mic, are less than stellar workers and have no drawing power. No way WWE puts them on its roster.
In closing, there was a time that the IWC referred to TNA as a place where WWE guys go when they get old or fired. While I believe TNA has evolved, I believe that this theory still holds true. Unfortunately, when TNA guys get fired, it may not be as easy for them to just jump ship and get a WWE job. In fact, I noticed that I only listed 6 guys that would come into WWE as full time wrestlers and get put on TV as singles competitors (technically 7 assuming that Bobby Roode is not put in Beer Money). Of the these wrestlers, Angle and Hardy are former World Champions and Mr. Anderson/Kennedy is a former MITB winner. These three guys all had very distinguished WWE careers and are being brought back because of their stint in WWE opposed to their work in TNA. All in all, I only see 4 non WWE guys (Bobby Roode, Eric Young, Austin Aries and AJ Styles) being able to get hired in WWE based off what they did in TNA. Maybe TNA is not evolving as much as I thought after all.


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Go fish
Go fish is a great kids activity and learning game about numbers, patterns and pairs. Enjoy this fun, easy card game with the whole family and watch as your children learn as they play.
Number of players:
What you need:
- deck of cards
Five cards are dealt to each player if three to six players are involved.
With only two players, seven cards are dealt to each.
All remaining cards are placed face down in a pile.
First, choose a player to go first.
On each person's turn, ask any player for a specific card rank. For example: "Sarah, please give me all your 9s." You must already hold at least one card of the rank you ask for.
If the player you ask has any cards of the requested rank, she must give all of her cards of that rank to you. In the example, Sarah would have to give you all of her 9s.
If you get one or more cards from the player you ask, you get another turn.
It starts again and you may ask any player for any rank you already hold, including the same one you just asked for. If the person you ask has no relevant cards, they say, "Go fish."
You then draw the top card from the draw pile. If you happen to draw a card of the rank asked for, show it to the other players and your turn continues. Otherwise, it is the next player's turn. You add the drawn card to your hand.
NOTE: The "next player" is the one who said "Go fish." When you collect a set of four cards of the same rank, immediately show the set to the other players and place the four cards face down in front of yourself. That is a "match".
Go Fish continues until either someone has no cards left in their hand or the draw pile runs out.
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PORTLAND, Ore. – In the Portland District, the U.S. Small Business Administration guaranteed $457 million in supported loans during fiscal year 2013, up nearly $30 million over fiscal year 2012. The number of 7(a) loans increased nearly 4 percent and the dollar amount increased 36 percent compared to year before. From Oct. 1, 2012 to Sept. 30, 2013, there were 748 7(a) loans and 82 504 loans supported.
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It remains to be seen if the pre-election promises U.S. President Barack Obama made with regard to Israel will be kept. The most important of these was backing Israel in its ongoing dispute with Iran over Iran's nuclear program, which Israel and the rest of the world fears will end with Iran possessing nuclear bombs. While sanctions imposed on Iran by the UN have had a severe effect on the Iranian economy, Iran still cheats by trading with Russia and China. It remains to be seen whether Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's successor (Iran will soon have national elections) is less hostile to Israel and may show compromise on the issue of nuclear development.
The next major decision with regard to Israel that Obama must face is Egypt with its Muslim Brotherhood government, which hints from time to time that it will abrogate the peace treaty with Israel. Will Obama end military and economic aid to Egypt if the treaty is not honoured?
Another important issue facing Obama is the decision by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to apply to the UN for membership. American financial aid to the PA can be a deterrent in preventing such a move, which would shatter hopes of a peaceful agreement between the Palestinians and Israelis.
Last, but not least, Obama will have to face the deteriorating situation in Syria. Hostilities have spilled over into Lebanon and Turkey, and even into the Golan Heights, which could bring Israel's military into a confrontation with Syrian forces.
Obama will also have to repair the American economy during his second four-year term. We have no choice but to wish him well on foreign and domestic fronts.
Bert Raphael
Thornhill, Ont.
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Calls to ban anti-Israel groups ineffective
Lawrence Hart's recent column, "Where is our advocacy?" (Nov. 1), is sadly misguided. As polling research demonstrates, the majority of Canadians are uninterested in the Mideast conflict. This is why anti-Israel seminars and displays rarely draw more than a few dozen regular, hard-core activists. An effective advocacy response does not consist of trying to ban such groups altogether, but rather mitigating their capacity to reach mainstream Canadians. Ironically, public calls to ban such groups are not only ineffective – they end up creating a "buzz" around the event in the media, which in turn generates a larger audience.
This is why the Jewish Federation of Hamilton, with the national support of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), decided to urge the Hamilton Public Library to move the exhibit, A Child's View from Gaza, to a less prominent space, while at the same time pushing for equal opportunity for a pro-Israel display. Indeed, the fact that the exhibit has toured other Ontario cities – drawing neither media coverage nor significant audiences – testifies to effectiveness of our approach. In this case, Israel's opponents have failed to earn the attention of the general public. The last thing we should do is give them the oxygen they crave.
Hart's article praises those in Hamilton who have chosen not to remain silent. But Hart's view appears to be a minority opinion within the Hamilton Jewish community. Indeed, Hamilton Federation received tremendous support from a wide spectrum within the local community for the way it handled this issue.
On Nov. 5, federation's public relations committee met with the library officials to continue further discussions on how to prevent similar occurrences in future. A summary of that meeting will be sent to the community shortly.
Larry Szpirglas, President, Hamilton Jewish Federation
David Somer, Hamilton Representative of CIJA
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Betrayal of trust for Zionists
In light of Israel's repeated violations of their agreements to respect the ban on the building of settlements, it's hardly a "Betrayal of Trust" (Oct. 25) by the 15 Protestant leaders to ask the U.S. Congress to investigate possible violations of Israeli's adherence to bilateral agreements. Having first visited Israel in 1947, I have been a committed Zionist all my life. But the Israel of today is not the same Israel of those years. The true betrayal of trust for Zionists is how far Israel has strayed from the country that we Zionists saw as a light unto the world.
James Slater
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Female clergy (1)
In the article "Female Jewish clergy discuss professional challenges" (Oct. 25), Janice Arnold writes that Abby Brown Scheier will soon become part of the modern Orthodox clergy with the rabbinic title "Rabbah." Rabbi Avi Weiss, dean of the school Yeshivat Maharat, the seminary where Abby Brown Scheier is a student, was condemned both by the modern Orthodox Rabbinical Council of America (RCA) and the haredi Agudath Israel of America for ordaining Sara Hurwitz, whom he gave the title "Rabbah" (his feminine version of rabbi).
The Agudath Israel in a statement released on Feb. 25, 2010, said that "these developments represent a radical and dangerous departure from Jewish tradition and must be condemned in the strongest terms." On April 27, 2010, the RCA published a convention resolution that "we cannot accept either the ordination of women or the recognition of women as members of the Orthodox rabbinate, regardless of the title." After discussions with Rabbi Weiss, the RCA distributed a letter on March 5, 2010, in which he promised the RCA not to ordain any more women with the title "Rabbah." How then, can Abby Brown Scheier become a "Rabbah" and part of the modern Orthodox clergy?
Rabbi Mordechai Bulua
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Female clergy (2)
Your piece on the dilemmas faced by female clergy, "Female Jewish clergy discuss professional challenges" (Oct. 25), reminded me of the time when female doctors were called "nurse" and their competence questioned. Today, they're a majority in medical schools. My message for the rabbahs and female cantors: hang in there, ladies, your time is coming. Yasher koach!
Phyllis Amber
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Arab-to-Arab devastation
In Abdulateef Al-Mulhim's amazing guest voice, "It's time to stop the hatred" (Oct. 18), he stresses that Arab leaders are the real enemy of the Arab-Muslim world. He noted that Arabs are "under constant attacks from their own forces." Perhaps the best way to grasp the enormity of this Arab-to-Arab devastation is to look at the number of Muslims killed by other Muslims. A study by Daniel Pipes, president of Middle East Forum, and Prof. Gunnar Heinsohn of the University of Bremen, Germany, reveals the grisly statistics: more than 10 million Muslims have been violently killed by other Muslims since 1948. One intriguing question is why this 10 million figure is not used in the press or by students fighting campus extremists.
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Dee Milliner is a Deion Sanders fan.
"It's Prime Time,'' Milliner said of Sanders. "You got to love him. He had that swagger a defensive back should have. He'll tell you what he was doing and he backed it up 100 percent.
"I wish Deion was playing so I could watch him. I still look at his tapes. YouTube, I've got old people in my family that knew him, seen him play, so I always go around them and ask them about him."
Milliner got to show off in front of Sanders on Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine. With Sanders watching as an NFL Network analyst, Milliner ran a blistering 4.37 in the 40-yard dash, solidifying his position as the top cornerback in the NFL draft.
Milliner looks like a definite top-10 pick, and he could sneak into the top five if the Eagles (No. 4) or Lions (No. 5) decide they can't pass him up. The Eagles may be parting with high-priced corner Nnamdi Asomugha, who has been a disappointment in Philadelphia. Cornerback is a weakness for the Lions, giving Milliner a chance to be a hit in Motown.
Milliner, who has a shoulder injury that will require surgery in March, could have skipped the Combine workout and let scouts evaluate him off his impressive college career at Alabama. Instead, Milliner postponed surgery and competed in every drill except the bench press.
"It was fine," Milliner said. "Everybody knows that I've got the torn labrum.
"I didn't just want to sit out the Combine and pro day. I just wanted to come out and showcase that I can move around, I can run, and I swing my arm around."
On Sunday, Dee Milliner was asked how fast he would run Tuesday.
"Watch the NFL Combine," Milliner said.
He made it worth watching. He expects a two-month rehab process after his surgery, but Milliner said the team that drafts him would get a player capable of having instant impact.
While Milliner will not have to wait long to hear his name called on the first night of the draft, Tyrann Mathieu's journey to the NFL has been much different. Mathieu was expelled from LSU after repeated violations of the university's substance abuse policy and was arrested for marijuana possession last October.
After a stay in rehab and plenty of time to think about what went wrong, Mathieu says he is humbled and determined, trying to convince NFL personnel that he can be a star cornerback in the league. Mathieu took a step in that direction Tuesday a solid on-field workout that included running a 4.50 in the 40, faster than most scouts expected.
Where Mathieu failed to impress was during his bench press, doing just four 225-pound reps, which was a red flag to NFL teams regarding Mathieu's lack of work in the weight room. However, on the field, Mathieu looked at home.
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An often overlooked but crucial component of any Lowrider build is the brake area. Of course, our old machines are already massive in weight and when you factor in the added pounds from hydraulic set ups and chrome, you could be driving a deathtrap if you're not careful! We decided to bring you guys to a halt and bring you some information on this brake upgrade install process, and in doing so, we decided to showcase one of the industry's best brake manufacturers, Centric Parts. As a leading manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket brake components and systems for everyday cars, Centric's product performance is also top notch on duty vehicles and ultra performance vehicles. The company was founded in 2000 in Southern California, and has enjoyed solid growth every year since. After building a solid niche as a replacement part haven for daily drivers, Centric parts have aggressively expanded into the performance market.
For this month's piece, we used Centric's Power Slot rotors and Posi Quiet brake pads, which are manufactured using the same positive molding process utilized by Original Equipment suppliers. This quick install took us a couple of hours to accomplish. Overall, the goals of this build were reached, as we hoped to add a cleaner look and provide our car with additional stopping power. Again, the stopping power is crucial when running extra battery weight in the trunk to power the hydraulics. This new braking system is perfect for our ride, as the pads help the car to stop faster while leaving a minimum of brake residue during severe stop-and-go traffic. That brake dust can get blown off by the holes and slots incorporated into the rotors, and become a killer for the chrome finish on your wire wheels.
Now follow along, as we upgrade this '93 Cadillac's brakes using Centric's Posi Quiet and Power Slot Rotors.
1. This brake system was ready to be upgraded.
2. We pulled off the wheel and started to remove the caliper.
3. The caliper should come right off once the two bolts are removed.
4. This stock rotor setup should slip off after you wiggle it off.
5. We were now ready to begin installing the Centric rotors and pads.
6. When we got in contact with Centric, we were instructed to wash off the protective coating used to maintain shelf life with soap and water.
7. The rotor was then dried using a shop towel. These towels will not leave lint on the rotor which could burn off and coat the rotor when the brakes are in use.
8. The rotor went on without a problem.
9. You can see how the quality of the rotor made a huge visual difference.
10. To keep the rotor from moving out of place, we bolted on the adapter.
11. When pushing the pistons back on the calipers, there are a couple of ways that people use the caliper tool. In our case, we used a traditional "c" clamp.
12. With the piston closed, the caliper should be able to slip back on.
13. The bolts were fitted by hand and then tightened with a wrench.
14. The adaptor was ready to be removed to allow for a final inspection of the braking system.
15. This quick upgrade will give you a new look and better stopping power, as the slotted and drilled rotors are ideal for performance.
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Chicago Cubs' pitcher Matt Garza is on a roll, and other MLB teams are taking note.
ESPN's Buster Olney reported multiple teams were on hand in Oakland for Garza's most recent start Wednesday night against the Oakland Athletics. Since that start, Olney said the Cubs are "making progress" on talks with multiple teams interested in the right-hander.
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Among those interested are the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Dodgers and "maybe Baltimore." Olney also said others include "a couple more teams in the NL West."
Garza has been impressive of late, going 3-0 in his last 4 starts while not allowing more than one run in any of the starts. While he holds a 3.45 ERA for the season, much of that can be attributed to his start June 11 against the Cincinnati Reds in which he gave up nine earned runs in five innings.
After Garza's start against Oakland, Cubs' manager Dale Sveum told Joe Stiglich of ESPNChicago.com, "That's as good as I've seen him in two years. He had command of his fastball down and away. He didn't use a whole lot of breaking balls, but he had the extra velocity when he needed it."
Last season, Garza was considered a top target at the trade deadline but got injured, leading him to stay in Chicago for another year. The Cubs have already dealt Scott Feldman to the Baltimore Orioles, showing the Cubs are not trying to hold out until the deadline to trade their players.


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When the researchers donned female wigs they got more clearance, 14cm (5.5 inches) more than males in helmets. The author was hit by a bus and a truck during the experiment, and was wearing a helmet both times.
The BBC article on the study speculates on the psychology involved. The researchers think that cyclists in helmets are perceived as experienced cyclists who merit less passing clearance. Dr. Walker, a traffic psychologist from the Bath University's Department of Psychology, and author of a book on vulnerable road users, is quoted: "This study shows that when drivers overtake a cyclist, the margin for error they leave is affected by the cyclist's appearance."
No argument there, since an erratic child would get more clearance than any other rider, helmet or no. But here are some more quotes the BBC attributes to Dr. Walker:
"We know helmets are useful in low-speed falls, and so definitely good for children, but whether they offer any real protection to somebody struck by a car is very controversial.
"Either way, this study suggests wearing a helmet might make a collision more likely in the first place," he added.
Dr Walker thinks the reason drivers give less room to cyclists wearing helmets is because they see them as "Lycra-clad street warriors" and believe they are more predictable than those without.
The BBC report on the study is interesting, although we have not seen the full study yet. It measures something that might not be readily apparent to most cyclists--an average of 3.3 inches more clearance. The extra distance would make quite a difference if the average passing distance were 1.5 feet and a lot less if the full recommended 3 feet were the rule. In another Web paper discussing his findings, Dr. Walker notes that the average passing distance was 4.5 feet for black cars and 4.1 feet for white trade vans. The difference of 3.3 inches fades to insignificance with passing clearances that good. With lanes of 8.5 feet, the motorists were giving him a half-lane of clearance whether or not he had a helmet or a wig on. Cyclists in the US would be very pleased with that much consideration by motorists.
Other findings from the study make it plain that the cyclist's position on the roadway (distance from the edge) made more difference than the wearing of a helmet or a wig. When the cyclist is 1.25 meters (4.1 feet) out--the center of the lane--there was a substantial difference in motorist behavior attributed to the helmet. But with the cyclist riding one meter (3.3 feet) from the side of the road--just 10 inches toward the curb--there was virtually no difference. Both findings are certainly food for thought, as is the information that the roads in question were two lane with 8.5 foot lanes. In the US our lanes are generally wider than 10 feet and often 12 or more. But our vehicles are typically wider as well.
It seems curious that the BBC report on the study focused just on helmet wearing as the main factor affecting drivers' responses. The position on the roadway variable was ignored. We note that in the BBC photo, the test cyclist is riding a bicycle with an upright position and large black panniers. That would probably have an effect on car drivers, since the panniers add extra width and very likely increased passing distances. Users of side-mounted flags report the same effect. And an upright cyclist might indeed be perceived as more likely to be unsteady, helmet or no. We speculate that perhaps the clearance would be even less for a rider who appeared to be a racer and seemed more likely to be holding a steady road position. But that might have nothing at all to do with whether or not the cyclist was wearing a helmet. Children weaving along the road here get more clearance than other riders, whether or not they wear a helmet. So the study is interesting, but the reporting on it would be a lot more useful if it included the findings on some of the other factors instead of trying to marginalize the helmet as "good for kids" and useful only in "low speed falls." We have enough experience here with helmets and car crashes to have convinced the cycling community that the protection offered even in a car crash is real and not controversial. And we disagree with the author's conclusion that anything he measured indicates that the helmeted cyclist is more likely to be sideswiped.
We hope that somebody will replicate this work in the US to see if our driver psychology matches, and that they will test for some of the other variables in addition to helmets. Research on driver psychology could help us understand what is needed to encourage drivers to give all cyclists adequate passing clearance. We would be really happy with the four feet the British cyclists were getting. We don't think it is likely to be as simple as who wears a helmet, and given the safety tradeoffs we don't think that taking your helmet off is the best way to get you 3.3 inches more clearance from passing motorists who are already giving you more than four feet of space. It would appear that at least in the UK cities of Salisbury and Bristol, riding exactly 3.3 feet from the edge of the road has more effect.
The study is due to appear soon in Accident Analysis and Prevention.
One thing I should add (as it has come up in a discussion elsewhere)
is that our roads here in the UK are quite narrow. A typical urban
road is about 5.2m across, so each lane is about 2.6m. This means
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DEATH AND THE MAIDEN Kicks Off Rhubarb Theater Company's 2012-13 Season Tonight, 8/23
Ariel Dorfman's Death and The Maiden, starring Phil Brady, Trish Crist and Bakari King, will be presented by Nashville's Rhubarb Theater tonight, August 23-25 at Darkhorse Theatre-with a special encore performance as part of the 2012 First Night Honors on Friday, August 31, at Belmont's Black Box Theatre.
Dorfman, the acclaimed Chilean novelist, playwright, essayist, academic, and human rights activist, has been a U.S. citizen since 2004 and is a professor of literature and Latin American Studies at Duke University since 1985.
Rhubarb Theater Company offers Nashville audiences their production of Dorfman's most famous work. A former cultural adviser to Chilean president Salvador Allende, whe was forced to leave Chile in 1973 after the coup by General Pinochet that led to Allende's death.
"I'm constantly trying to figure out how you can be true to an experience which, in fact, very few people in the world would understand, such as having most of your friends disappear or be tortured, and at the same time finding a way of telling that story so other people in other places can read their own lives into that," Dorfman told BOOM magazine.
Long a fan of what she calls "ugly beauty," Trish Crist, artistic director of Rhubarb Theater Company, explains the choice of this play to open the company's 10th season: "I've been obsessed with this play since I saw it on Broadway 23 years ago-it was my first Broadway play and I literally sat on the very last row of the theater, on a discount ticket, of course."
Crist portrays Paulina in Rhubarb's Death and the Maiden.
"That production starred Glenn Close, Richard Dreyfuss, and Gene Hackman and while I don't remember any specifics of their production or performances, I still feel in my heart and gut the emotional and psychological impact of the experience. That's real theater."
Death and the Maiden is a three-person play that describes the encounter of a former torture victim with a man she believes tortured her many years earlier, plumbing the depths of all that psychologically and viscerally motivates devotion to a cause or person,response to human rights violations, self-doubt, self-trust, and revenge. It was made into a film in 1994 by Roman Polanski starring Sigourney Weaver and Ben Kingsley.
Rhubarb's production is directed by Heather Webber and features Brady and Crist as a loving husband and wife who've survived the unthinkable, and King as the stranger who enters their lives.
All tickets are $12. For reservations and information, call (615) 397-7820 or email email@example.com. There are three performances at The Darkhorse Theater located at 4610 Charlotte Avenue in Nashville: 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 23, Friday, August 24, and Saturday, August 25.
A special encore performance of Death and the Maiden will be presented at Belmont University's Black Box Theatre, located on Compton Avenue in behind the Troutt Theater on Belmont Boulevard is set for Friday, August 31. This final performance is open to the public as part of Nashville's First Night Honors festivities. This final performance offers a pay-what-you-can ticket price on August 31 and begins at 7:30 pm.