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Hello. I'm 32 - 5'3", 130 pounds, mother of 2 ( ages 20 months and 5 months). I gained a total of 40 pounds each pregangcy, natural birth with normal sized babies. I nursed my first and am currently nursing my second. I plan to quit nursing in March. I have had various levels of physical activity over the years, I'm currently exercising a couple times a week. I have promised myself I wouldn't let pregnancy get me down about my body. Since we are moving to Japan this summer, I had to pick up my plans to get the procedures done a little earlier than hoped. I'm having lipo of the.inner/ outer thighs and he is adding above the knees free of charge. I've been to one PS, and. Found him to be competent and pleasant. The staff were friendly and the prices reasonable to what I have seen on line. I'm sure I will have more questions and concerns as I get closer. Right now my only wonder is, my PS just opened his clinic up for the procedures rather than going to the hospital. It won't change my costs any. Will it still be safe, I'm thinking yes. However, I'm still considering it.
I do plan to post before picks as I get closer and if I can figure out how to do it on here. Do I have to put them on YouTube first?!

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thanks for this video but i'm a beginner can you send for me more video
One thing, you're got windows & linux file paths. Odd?
It should take ages! The bigger the dictionary/wordlist - the longer it takes! Hence why I had very few in mine and your will take a very long time (1.2GB is ALOT more than mine!)
You need to use different commands. (nothing too major tho)
Try attacking a XP box over a Windows 7 box first.
Have you...g0tmi1k?
thanks for this video but i'm a beginner can you send for me more video
To be successful here you should read all of the following.
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Failure to do so will probably get your threads deleted or worse.
can add more than one essid , I mean
IF yes very nice
I had a bad experience when using cowpatty. After throwing the key into the middle of a list, and following the commands set out for me, the key was not found. although, it did go through the PMK's extremley fast. Luckyly i use a beefed up laptop
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Donald T. Bertler, 84, passed away Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Columbus.
He was born in 1927 in Manitowac, Wis., to George and Johanna Bertler, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was an X-ray technician at Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg for 18 years, and was a real estate broker for more than 30 years in Holmes County.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Betty Bertler; daughters, Ann (Bradford) Signet and Elaine (Mickey) Ault; a son, Tom (Teresa) Bertler; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandsons.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Columbus, with the Rev. Justin Reis as celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Red Cross of Greater Columbus, 995 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215, in Don's memory.
The Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell, 450 W. Olentangy St., Powell 43065; 614-792-1471; assisted the family. Please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com to send condolences to Don's family.


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England head coach Stuart Lancaster was right to drop Toby Flood, but because of form not his summer move to France, according to Phil Vickery.
World Cup winner Vickery has backed Bath fly-half George Ford's elevation to England's full Elite Player Squad and is confident the 20-year-old is ready for Test rugby.
Former Leicester outside-half Ford was Lancaster's one permanent change to his EPS, with eight short-term call-ups from the second-string Saxons designed to offset a raft of injuries.
Leicester captain Flood will move to Toulouse in the summer, effectively ruling himself out of the international reckoning.
England do not select overseas-based players, in a bid to keep their top talents in the Aviva Premiership.
Ex-Gloucester and Wasps front-rower Vickery believes Ford deserves his chance irrespective of Flood's situation.
"I don't think that's the biggest issue, it being based around him leaving and potentially going to France," said Vickery.
"I think that should be a decision based around form. Toby is an excellent player, but I don't think he has ever quite played his best rugby with England.
"You cannot command the club captaincy at Leicester without being a quality player and a good leader.
"He has had a lot of opportunity with England, though, and never really cemented his place.
"So it's probably the right time to try something different, especially with the World Cup coming up."
Flood's international career is effectively over at 60 caps, and that means England lose their most experienced squad member for the upcoming RBS 6 Nations.
"Owen Farrell is coming back to find some form again now, and he will probably be England's number one 10," added Vickery.
"It's been tough to see Freddie Burns struggle so far this year, and if he had been on form it would have been great to see him and Farrell push each other all the way.
"George Ford has been progressing very steadily, though, and these guys are the future.
"England actually have a lot more options at fly-half than they have had for a long, long time.
"Stephen Myler deserves his opportunity, and then there's even George's brother Joe who is a handy player too.
"Depth like that is fantastic, but it also creates tough decisions too."


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See how Autodesk customers are using Autodesk® Alias® industrial and automotive design software.
Tesla Motors: Electric Cars
Troy Lee Designs: Racing Helmets
Viking Yacht Company
EDAG: German Transportation Company
Nitto Sangyo: Playground Designer
Franke Group Kitchen Products
Indesit Company: Appliance Manufacturer
Genesis-design GmbH
Callaway Golf Company
Nimrod Racing
Parker Hannifin
Automotive manufacturer uses Autodesk industrial design software to reinvent its electric cars, creating high-quality designs more quickly and efficiently.
While all manner of more environmentally conscious vehicles have been produced and discussed in recent years—from popular gas-electric hybrids to hydrogen fuel cells to biodiesel—the resulting vehicles have typically lacked the speed, styling, and storage space necessary to attract significant numbers of driving consumers. And while hybrid technologies improve the efficiency of the internal combustion engine, they tend to compromise performance for efficiency and sustainability.
That all changes with Tesla Motors, which is using Autodesk® Alias® Surface software to turn heads and change minds. First prototyped in 2006, the Tesla Roadster is the world's first electric supercar. It hits 60 mph in under four seconds, travels up to 245 miles on a single charge, and does it all without any tailpipe emissions, and with far less noise and vibration than traditional cars.
The Tesla Motors' vision, however, goes far beyond a need for clean speed. With the more functional and affordable Tesla Model S sedan, the company is intent on nothing less than moving the world to electric transportation. While gasoline-powered cars rely on a single, dwindling resource and grow increasingly inefficient as they age, electric cars promise to grow more efficient as the years pass, especially as more sustainable methods of powering the grid are developed.
Powered by more than 7,000 lithium-ion batteries, the Model S sheds such standard equipment as the internal combustion engine, exhaust pipes, thermal shielding against engine heat, and catalytic converters. The resulting extra space provides room for five adults together with two children, or a surfboard, a 50-inch television, and a mountain bike.
The Challenge
The benefits of electric vehicles are many. The most obvious is that electricity trumps oil in almost every way imaginable. It can be generated in a variety of ways, including hydroelectric dams, wind farms, and solar arrays. What's more, the driveshaft, exhaust pipes, and other bulky equipment running along the bottom of the car—all of which make for more noise and vibration, and reduced stiffness—are replaced by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The quiet, yet high-performance comfort of the Model S derives in part from its perfectly flat bottom. And just for good measure, the batteries that power the car are bolted into a 9-inch box on the floor of the car, making it stiffer still.
Of course, the most revolutionary ideas can often be the most difficult to design, and Tesla designers soon found that they would have to strike a balance between beautiful, yet familiar styling and industry-changing, yet recognizable technology.
"With the Roadster, we had pretty much proven that the technology could work," says Paul Lomangino, engineering tools manager at Tesla. "People typically thought of electric cars as slow and unattractive. What we had to do was change that perception. We wanted people to be confident that this electric car would be fast, enjoyable, and functional, and would take away problems rather than create new ones. At the same time, we didn't want to overwhelm them with too many changes. The Model S is still meant to be fun and exciting, but it is also meant to broaden the audience through increased functionality and lower pricing."
The result is a lean, powerful car that is also fun for—and can accommodate—the whole family.
"We intentionally maintained a lot of the traditional automotive shape and cues in our exterior design," says von Holzhausen. "It was crucial to establish the positive qualities of the design while building customer confidence, and we had to do it quickly."
The Solution
The team uses a combination of rapid prototypes designed in Alias and computer numerical controlled (CNC) milled clay models to perfect designs.
"Many of our best Alias modelers are guys who used to be clay modelers," says von Holzhausen. "We do an iterative process in which we create models in Alias, then mill the data in clay and fine-tune it by hand. We'll then scan the clay model and bring it back into Alias for more polish, then mill it again. Alias is great for visualization and rapid prototyping, and it is as close as you can get to a physical prototype. Alias has streamlined our efforts and made getting to 3D incredibly quick."
"Autodesk Alias Surface helped our team deliver incredibly high-quality designs in very short periods of time," Lomangino agrees. "Having people who are experienced with such proven software meant we could meet extremely aggressive timelines."
While the exterior of the Model S is designed to attract discerning drivers, the interior prepares them for a new driving experience. At the car's focal center is a state-of-the-art, 17-inch touch screen, placing all of the car's functions, except steering and acceleration, at the driver's fingertips.
"As much as we wanted to show off our revolutionary power train, we also wanted to give the car awesome technological prowess," says von Holzhausen.
"We started thinking about an interactive, updatable, continually relevant interface, much like the smart phones and laptops we all now use. With this large screen, drivers can extend the relevancy of their ownership experience by changing features and apps in the car. Go to the Tesla app store and download a new skin, and your car is fresh again."
Just as the Model S promises to take the sleek styling and high performance of the Roadster to a broader audience, there is no doubt that Tesla has plans for more varied and more affordable electric cars. As customers grow more comfortable with the concept of uncompromising electric transportation, increasingly efficient and avant-garde design options will be integrated, all with the help of Autodesk software. The company is currently incorporating Autodesk® Showcase® visualization software into its pipeline.
Von Holzhausen is very bullish on the future: "This is really a whole new experience for drivers. We're confident that after just a few minutes in the Model S, drivers will be wondering why all cars aren't electric and, more than that, why their cars don't have a 17-inch touch screen. We couldn't have done all that without help from Autodesk software."
|Tesla Motors Customer Story (pdf - 321Kb)


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Buckwheat wrote:The level of atmospheric CO2 is building up, the additional CO2 is being produced by burning fossil fuels, and that build up is accelerating.
This is to be expected when we are at a tiny 396.80 ppm, while it was almost as high as 7,000ppm before. Earth can't be so unbalanced to maintain unnaturally LOW levels of CO2 and temperature.


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A furry ball of cuteness whirled around Alamo Creek Park Thursday, ripping through the grass on three legs and unmindful of the wheelchair keeping him upright.
"Anthony Mater," a 2 1/2 year old chihuahua-dachshund mix, has a host of medical issues but is enjoying life as best he can. In doing so, a loved one says, he makes life better for those around him.
"He's my miracle dog," admitted Brett Colton, a 27-year-old Vacaville man and the doggie's savior. "I don't have any kids. He's my kid. There's nothing I wouldn't do for him. He's the apple of my eye."
The pup has been in Colton's heart since he was a babe in his dachshund mom's belly.The only boy in the litter, he began showing signs of illness at just three months old. Frequent limping led him to a visit to the vet's office, which led to a diagnosis of Legg Perthes disease.
According to Colton, it's a common ailment of little dogs, is likely genetic and usually crops up early in life. It causes a stoppage of blood flow and leads to clots, he said.
PetWave.com further explains that the clog causes "spontaneous disintegration and collapse of the top of a dog's long thigh bone, the femur. ... causing the bone and surrounding cartilage to degenerate and die. The affected hip joint becomes disfigured, loses its structural integrity and becomes extremely painful. Eventually, it collapses and no longer can bear weight."
The dog soon underwent surgery in an attempt to repair damage to his hip. It didn't work.
"He had to be woken up during surgery because his heart rate dropped very low. He was in intensive care for 3 days," Colton recalled. "After bringing him home I realized he wasn't using his back leg and he wasn't getting any better."
More bad news followed. Specialists from the University of California, Davis animal hospital were called in to consult and their conclusions weren't positive.
"They told me I needed to put him down, there was nothing I could do," he said, still emotional about the experience. "I grew up in foster care. I grew up in the system since I was 1 until I was emancipated at 18. I don't have any family. I always told myself if I had kids, I'd never raise kids the way I was raised. ... I'd be devastated without him."
So, after ponying up $900 for the medical work, he shelled out for two more surgeries. The next one occurred when "Anthony Mater" was six months old, to clear out fluids that had accumulated in his lungs, heart and brain. The third came when the canine was 7 1/2 months old, to amputate a rear hind leg.
Financial hardship followed, as Colton suffers from seizures and lives on a limited income gleaned from Social Security payments. But that's what you do for loved ones, he emphasized, adding that he always made sure the pup's needs -- including expensive medications -- always came before his own. It's a philosophy he still practices.
These days, the dog is doing as well as can be. He has developed seizures and brain damage due to the disease, but is otherwise happy. He traipses around at home without his wheeled contraption, which he usually only uses when out on excursions. The wheelchair was donated by an anonymous contributor. A new one will be needed to better fit his larger form, Colton said, and he's attempting to raise the $700 or so that will be needed to obtain it.
Depending on further degeneration of his bones, future surgeries may be needed.
"At this point, it's watching his quality of life," Colton said. "It's pretty fantastic having him around. It's really heartwarming to give him love and receive it back."
Anyone interested in helping "Anthony Mater" can email Colton at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Computer does not start automatically when accessed from the Internet
Although the option "Start this computer automatically as soon as it is accessed from the Internet" is enabled for your computer in the FRITZ!Box, it does not automatically start when it is accessed from the Internet.
- The FRITZ!Box does not send the Magic Packet required to automatically start the computer ("Wake on LAN").
Simply proceed as described below. After each measure, check whether the issue persists.
1 Installing the latest FRITZ!OS
- Install the latest FRITZ!OS on your FRITZ!Box.
2 Repeating access from the Internet at a later time
The FRITZ!Box does not send the Magic Packet required to automatically start the computer if the computer was in use within the last 15 minutes.
- Access the computer from the Internet again at a later time, but not until the computer has been in standby for at least 15 minutes,
- or, start the computer manually:
- Open the FRITZ!Box user interface.
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The Surprising Reasons You're Not in the Mood
When your partner feels insecure, he might display defensive body language such as crossed arms or legs. "Mirror him to let him know that you know how he's feeling," says Linda Talley, Ph.D., author of Oh Dear, My Slip Is Showing! The Mistakes Women Make That Detract From A Sales Call. "Mirroring is not doing gesture for gesture what he is doing. Act similar to him and then begin to change your body positions from defensive to positive. Open up your gestures and see if he follows your lead."
A sincere flash of your pearly whites will elicit a positive response, especially if he's been feeling neglected. "Give him a genuine smile, engaging the muscles that control your eyelids and the corners of your mouth, which sends the message of validation," says Talley. "Make eye contact for eight seconds or more, which sends the message of intimacy."
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Six strategies for restructuring intercompany loans
Large multinational enterprises (MNEs) often finance operational and capital expenditures of their foreign affiliates through intercompany loans. As a result of the credit market turmoil and liquidity crunch, MNEs are considering restructuring or renegotiating intercompany loans to repatriate cash and achieve tax efficiency. While today's scarcity of credit and capital availability means companies stand to benefit from factoring in a liquidity premium when pricing their intercompany lending transactions, loan characterization continues to be a thorny issue.
Below are six key issues companies should consider when restructuring intercompany loans.
1. Ensure interest on intercompany loans is consistent with the arm's length standard. Under Treas. Reg 1.482-2(a), the interest rate on intercompany loans should be consistent with the arm's-length standard. While companies often rely on the safe haven provision, which uses the applicable federal rates to calculate interest rates, this method fails to capture the true credit risk associated with the subsidiaries. The associated liquidity premium and default risk premium, which are contingent on the maturity (or duration) of the loan, must be appropriately considered. As a result, the credit risk present in lending transactions cannot be accurately captured under current market conditions without carefully considering the effect a liquidity-constrained economy would have on the pricing of loans of various maturities.
2. Be aware that newly negotiated loans may come with unfavorable interest rates and stringent financial covenants. In the past, companies typically refinanced loans to obtain better interest rates and relaxed covenants. The current economy has prompted companies to restructure debt for different reasons, such as avoiding bankruptcy or managing cash-flow problems. Many companies have found that newly negotiated loans are requiring increased interest rates and stricter terms.
3. Carefully document renegotiated terms, and update loan terms periodically to reflect market changes. Taxpayers should carefully document that all terms and conditions of the loan – not just the interest rate – are factored in appropriately. For example, loans allow the borrower to pre-pay the loan without incurring any penalty. Tax authorities question this option if the borrower does not exercise this term even when favorable rates are available.
4. Consider all material characteristics of the loan when undertaking any benchmarking analysis. Under Treas. Reg. 1.482-2(a), an arm's-length interest rate should reflect the interest rates on loans between unrelated parties with similar terms, including duration and credit standing of the borrower. While the borrower's credit rating has been the most critical determinant of the interest rate on any loan, it is critical that other loan characteristics be evaluated. These include term, currency denomination, level of subordination, collateralization and other embedded options, such as pre-payment options.
5. Do your homework when determining debt versus equity characterization. Loan restructuring leads to issues involving thin capitalization, debt versus equity characterization and interest deductibility. When considering restructuring a loan that involves a US borrower, taxpayers should consider the rules under Section 385, which authorizes the Treasury Department to issue regulations to determine whether an instrument is debt or equity. This classification is a fundamental issue for federal income tax and transfer pricing purposes because the taxation of interest payments and dividend distributions differs. While the Treasury initially issued regulations under Section 385, it later withdrew them. In the absence of regulatory guidance, the characterization of an instrument as debt or equity is determined primarily by reference to case law. Over the years, US courts have developed factors they use to characterize an obligation as debt or equity for US federal income tax purposes; these are generally consistent with Section 385. However, case law in this area is complex, and it is difficult to determine with certainty whether any particular court would characterize a given instrument as debt or as equity for US federal income tax purposes.
6. Consider metrics that will be the most accurate predictors of the borrower's ability to pay its interest expense. A company's capacity to take on additional debt may be assessed in several ways. Evaluation may include the company's debt-to-equity ratio and its interest coverage ratio; whether the borrower has a high percentage of intangibles and goodwill included in its balance sheet; and the borrower's profitability, operational structure or expansion strategy.
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Popular property highlights
This downtown San Francisco hotel is a block from the cable car line and 6 blocks from the Moscone Center and Financial District.
Property Amenities
The Donatello Hotel offers complimentary wireless Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and an onsite restaurant serving Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner.
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The Donatello Hotel is located in downtown San Francisco with plenty of entertainment options, a block from Union Square and the Powell Street cable car line, and six blocks from Moscone Center and the Financial District. A health spa, a medical center, and the shopping district are nearby.
Complimentary coffee is available in the hotel's top-floor lounge. The adjacent rooftop terrace offers views of San Francisco. Wireless Internet access is complimentary; a business center, and a computer station are located onsite.
The on-site restaurant serves northern Italian cuisine; the hotel includes fitness equipment, a spa tub, and a sauna. For a surcharge, the property offers valet parking. There are designated smoking areas located at this property.
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM/banking
- Bar/lounge
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Computer station
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors - 15
- Total number of rooms - 94
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Rooftop terrace
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Year Built 1959
- Sauna
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour business center
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- DVD player
- Premium bedding
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobes
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Desk
- Cable TV service
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Hair dryer
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board
- Kitchenette
- In-room massage available
- iPod docking station
- Free WiFi
- Microwave
- Premium TV channels
- Refrigerator
- Shower/tub combination
- Sofa bed
- Phone
- Room service (limited hours)
- Down comforter
- Sofa bed size
Where to Eat
Zingari Ristorante - Northern Italian restaurant with a menu including dishes such as Vitello Alla Griglia, Salmone, and Gnocchi All'Aragosta Con Crema. The Marble Room overlooks Post Street; the Florence Room includes stone Roman columns and a three-dimensional Florentine landscape mural. Serving dinner. Live jazz each evening.
Nearby Things to Do
Guests of The Donatello Hotel have access to a fitness center, segway rentals/tours, volleyball and golf lessons, all close to the hotel.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Segway rental/tour nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Deposit: USD 50.00 per night
Optional extras
- Valet parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
- Weekly housekeeping provided; fees apply for additional cleaning
Hotel Name
- Donatello Hotel
- Donatello Hotel San Francisco
- Donatello San Francisco
- Hotel Donatello
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Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.


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Our throw pillows really are the icing on the cake. With your Sactionals all set up, a couple of these nestled in the corners will go far in making a good thing even better.
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Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan
(Makes 3-4 servings, recipe created by Kalyn)
1 pound asparagus
1-2 T extra-virgin olive oil (enough to coat asparagus with oil)
salt/pepper to taste
about 1/3 - 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Break one piece of asparagus to see where the tough part of the stem starts, then trim ends of asparagus all to that length. Put trimmed asparagus pieces in a plastic bag (or use a pan) drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with a little salt and pepper, then mix asparagus around in the bag or pan until it's well coated with olive oil.
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Good morning. Let me first thank you all for joining us today and giving up your valuable time in support of VA's acquisition reform efforts.
Allow me a moment to acknowledge and say "thank you" to a number of our acquisition leaders and contractors who are with us this morning:
Welcome, everyone, and thank you for your participation in this landmark meeting to critically assess VA's acquisition processes. We're grateful for your generosity in sharing your thoughts and ideas with us because—although VA strives for first-rate programs and services—it's often the outside viewpoint … the fresh look and new perspective … that results in the best decisions and improvements.
I've been at VA five months now, but I've already learned a very valuable lesson in leadership from Secretary Shinseki, courtesy of his time at Fort Hood, Texas, where it's said, 'There's no tree too tall for a short-legged dog.'
As you probably know, VA has embarked on a wide-ranging transformation effort that is collectively being driven by new challenges, new demographics, new technologies, and new leadership. I would add that changes in the way we do business are also required by old and lingering systemic problems that continue to hobble our operations.
President Obama has charged Secretary Shinseki to reconstitute VA into a high-performing 21st century organization better aligned with 21st century Veterans and our 21st century responsibilities to them.
Many of the improvements, initiatives, and innovations we undertake will involve acquisitions; that's because we execute our mission on a national scale—and about 30 percent of what we do today, operationally and administratively, we do through the private sector.
This, of course, has huge implications for you, our suppliers—many of you Veterans yourselves. Last fiscal year, for example, VA spent more than $2 billion with Veteran-owned small businesses; and of that $2 billion figure, $1.6 billion was spent with service-disabled Veteran-owned businesses.
In fact, among this Forum, fully half of you represent Veteran-owned … service-disabled Veteran-owned … minority-owned … woman-owned … and HUB-zone businesses. But whether you're a Veteran or not, your invitation to this first-of-its-kind meeting is an opportunity to share your perceptions, assessments, and recommendations as we tackle acquisition reform—a critical subset of our larger, overarching VA transformation.
As I see it, the hallmarks of this Forum must be open communication, vigorous debate, and honest discussion if we are to successfully transform VA business processes and practices and improve our vendor-supplier relationship.
It's interesting that the transformational leader of modern India, Mahatma Ghandi, had this to say about changing the status quo: 'You must be the change you wish to see in the world.'
In VA's 'world,' the 'change' we want to see is defined by three key concepts—Veteran-centric, results-driven, and forward-looking. Within that broad context, today's Forum is an opportunity for you to forge the change you, as suppliers, wish to see as you (1) focus on problematic supplier issue areas; (2) develop a comprehensive 360-degree customer satisfaction indicator; and (3) lay the groundwork for other survey tools and a larger dialogue with our supplier community.
As this meeting demonstrates, VA's transformation strategy is both internal AND external. That's to say that we are not working in a vacuum; we are approaching the tasks before us by first reaching out to our stakeholders.
We have an 'external' perspective because in the 21st century, collaborations matter—a great deal. In both the public and private sectors; in local, national, and multi-national organizations; in companies large and small.
For VA, that means alliances across Government at all levels. With industry and academia. With Veterans groups. And with firms, like yours, that work diligently to meet Government's contracting needs—sometimes, quite candidly, in the face of RFPs with opaque objectives, poorly-written requirements, and deliverables so lacking in clarity that private industry has trouble figuring out just what it is Government is trying to accomplish.
And so, in this time of change, we are enlisting your help. We want to know what you think. We want the unvarnished truth. What processes and practices are working well? What are the ones NOT working so well? And, yes, what are the ones you believe to be outright barriers to acquisitions excellence?
The Department of Veterans Affairs is operating under a new construct—a paradigm for high-performing systems, for meaningful, consistent metrics, and for measurable progress. As VA's chief operating officer, I look to you as our partners in achieving that progress, and I want you to know that our senior leadership team is prepared to do everything we can to make this possible.
There's a lot at stake. As the second-largest agency in Government, VA has parity with the top Fortune 15 corporations in America in terms of annual revenue, in our case, taxpayer-generated revenue. President Obama's 2010 budget request for VA is nearly $113 billion—up 15 percent from our 2009 resource level—and the largest percentage increase for VA requested in over 30 years.
Our scope of services is similarly broad. Of America's 23 million Veterans, nearly 8 million are enrolled in our health care system. Last year alone, more than 5.5 million Veteran-patients walked through our doors. Nearly 4 million Veterans and survivors receive compensation and pension benefits each month. And in final tribute, each year over 100,000 Veterans are laid to rest in one of our 130 national cemeteries.
These statistics translate to a contract-rich business environment. Yet opportunities are at odds with challenges in acquisitions, Government-wide, and within VA itself. There are a number of barriers to high-performing acquisitions, and I'd like to take a few minutes to briefly review them.
The first is what I call 'the people factor.' There are simply too few people with proper training in acquisitions to help agencies meet their mission.
Since 2000, annual spending on Government contracts has increased by 149 percent; at the same time, the number of Federal contract specialists has increased by only 9 percent. In VA, for example, we have a 26 percent vacancy rate for procurement officers. Recruitment is problematic. Government is not only struggling to hire mid-level professionals, but entry-level employees as well, because, in all honesty, Government has not traditionally been a very attractive employer for young adults just coming into the work force.
This situation is compounded by the fact that a quarter of senior-level procurement professionals are retirement-eligible. The average age of VA's procurement officers is 50, and like Government at large, we are on the cusp of a generational wave of retirements.
Because many federal agencies are understaffed, employees have difficulty keeping up with the workload, making training a luxury not a necessity for most. And even when agencies do invest in employee development, their best and brightest often take the training and leave for better jobs elsewhere.
All of these factors contribute to a negative, if not toxic, work environment.
The second challenge is one of structure. In 2003, Congress passed the Services Acquisition Reform Act establishing a Chief Acquisitions Officer in civilian agencies. In truth, most CAO's hold their positions collaterally with other major responsibilities; yet the Government spends $500 billion annually to acquire goods and services—an outlay that clearly calls for a full-time, skilled CAO who has direct access to C-suite leadership.
The third challenge is one of process. Government programs have become much more complex. We've gone from buying simple supplies and services to acquiring complicated systems and services with an emphasis on managing the performance of highly-visible, high-dollar contracts for mission results.
All too often though, the contracting process is not set up with meaningful metrics or performance measures to achieve the right results to meet the agency's mission, or to measure customer satisfaction once the project is complete. As businessmen and women, you know all too well that you can't manage—or manage well—what you can't measure.
In all of these challenges—people, structure, and process—we need to apply a more comprehensive approach. If agencies hope to improve the value of acquisitions, then they must invest in all three areas. Some of these challenges are addressed in the White House's March 4th contracting memo, which largely focuses on process issues but which underscores the President's understanding of the acquisition community and the challenges facing it.
So what is VA doing to further our own acquisition cause? Well, our overarching transformation is driving improvements. When Secretary Shinseki came on board he laid out the three principles I mentioned earlier, which will guide how we lead change at VA. We are committed to a people-centric, results-oriented, and future-focused organization.
By "people," we mean Veterans and employees; in other words, timely benefits and services for our Veterans and investment in our employees through training, development, and opportunities for growth.
'Results' meaning a more coordinated and centralized approach serving Veterans—a corporate approach grounded in sound, business-based principles. I am talking in particular about business principles that are rooted in quantifiable results. And last, 'forward-looking' in the sense that we will be attuned to the evolving needs of Veterans and to the best practices and emerging trends by which to serve them.
Many of these improvements will involve acquisitions, and we intend to take that corporate approach I spoke about and manage for results. That means a more coordinated acquisition function that we can operate as an integrated whole across our three administrations to deliver services in a more convenient and satisfying way for Veterans.
Acquisition reform is part of our larger plan to improve all of our management infrastructure. We are adopting a new strategy designed to align our acquisition capability with our mission outcomes. We will apply an enterprise spend-management approach to gain insight into what we are spending and why. This corporate data will help us treat our acquisitions as a portfolio of choices measured against consistent criteria of value, equity, quality, and access.
Moreover, we will rebuild our program management capabilities to deal with large-scale projects. And we will synchronize acquisitions with our IT, human resources, and financial management functions to advance a high-performance culture where suppliers are not viewed as 'adversaries' … where open communications are the rule … and clearly-articulated requirements are not the exception.
Our bottom-line to acquisition reform is the 'bottom-line.' We want to obtain good value for the dollars we spend. We have an obligation to be transparent and to negotiate the best value for our purchases … to buy goods and services without waste … and with the least amount of bureaucratic overhead.
We have a pressing need to stop thinking and negotiating locally, and start thinking nationally, strategically, with an 'enterprise' point of view. Why? Because in FY 2008, we purchased over $19 billion in services, materiel, and supplies. This fiscal year we will spend more than $20 billion; and FY 2010 is projected even higher.
As I see it, our dollar outlays demand two things: (1) full return on our investment on behalf of Veterans and taxpayers; and, (2) a mutually beneficial partnership between VA and its vendors.
As business people who provide us with everything from home oxygen to office supplies to IT systems, we want to enrich our relationship with you. Coming from the business community, I see our partnership as an acknowledgement that a bureaucracy like VA can be run as successfully as the finest companies in America—with an eye toward both the bottom line and customer satisfaction.
The fact is the American public is accustomed to, and expects, the service levels delivered by today's consumer-obsessed corporations. No longer can Government engage in anything remotely akin to 'bureaucracy as usual' in its operations. And VA is no exception.
So what is VA doing to effect the changes needed? First, 'the people factor.' We are hiring over 350 contracting and procurement specialists to address the fundamental problem of workload; candidates with private sector experience are welcome.
We are training; we are investing in our people. Last fall, we established the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Academy in Frederick, Maryland to train and certify our acquisition team in a career field that is increasingly specialized and technically complex. We are the first civilian agency to have such an academy—where employees are not only getting the proper certification to do their jobs, they're getting pivotal courses in team building, leadership, customer service, communication, and more.
Our Academy is an integral part of the blueprint for change. It isn't written anywhere that Government can't be innovative. Or that acquisition professionals can't advance new ideas … or implement creative approaches to their job where it makes sense to do so.
We are intent on taking VA acquisition from a tactical-reactive function to a strategic one aimed at ensuring maximum value for every acquisition dollar spent. How? By giving our acquisition employees in-depth understanding of the VA mission and its related purchasing needs; insight into the dynamics of supply markets; and an understanding of every new acquisition tool and technique available to Federal agencies.
We are proud of our Academy and, so it would seem, is OMB. The Academy was recently honored with OMB's 2009 Acquisition Excellence Award for its support of the acquisition work force. Like us, OMB recognizes that cost-efficient acquisition solutions and best practices depend on highly-trained and developed professionals.
The Academy is giving VA the high-performing people it needs to get the acquisition job done—and done right! Ideally, we want to train with you to form more capable delivery teams, and we are contemplating joint training—paid for by VA—at the start of all major contracts.
On another front, we're tackling our structural issues. Legislation has been introduced to authorize VA to establish a new office of the Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction to centralize control and oversight of these three mission-essential, high-visibility functions. That office will be the focal point for ensuring uniform and sound business decisions. Its incumbent—who will be an experienced leader with a solid and proven track record—will have a seat at VA's leadership table.
As an agency, VA owns or leases 159 million square feet of property. Our office of Construction and Facilities Management has completely altered its acquisition strategy. We engage contractors early in the design process to ensure we receive critical engineering and construction feedback while the design is still malleable—a strategy that translates to cost savings and faster delivery.
In addition to investing in people and structure, we are also investing in process. We now have Integrated Project Teams in place to look at each contract valued at $5 million or more. We are centralizing our IT operations to provide specialized acquisition support at a single technology acquisition center. And, with your help, we are starting to implement customer satisfaction surveys and other targeted efforts to elicit vendor input and suggestions and to learn how we can improve.
We have our work cut out for us, and we have a long road ahead of us; there's no doubt about it. As I see it, today marks the beginning of an ongoing, long-term VA-vendor collaboration as we establish an environment for open dialogue; lay out VA's transformation strategy; and reinforce our commitment to transforming the VA supply chain.
Although it is the first-step, it's not the only step. VA intends to build firmly on the foundations laid here, and we look to your continued involvement. I know you have a lot of good ideas about how we can address system barriers, leverage opportunities where we find them, and foster innovations where we can. But obviously it can't be done in one day.
It is also a two-way street. And so I have directed our head of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, and our CIO, Roger Baker, to talk today about major plans and programs, and planned expenditures contained in the 2010 Presidential budget so you will have better insight into our upcoming needs for 2010.
Most of our senior acquisition team will be present throughout the day, and I will return for our no-host reception at the end of the day to meet you personally.
I also want to take this opportunity to personally invite you to participate in VA's 'Greatest Challenges' Competition. Let me tell you about it. We've developed a list of VA's biggest mission challenges to let you know what problems we are trying to solve. It's our intent to brainstorm for the best solutions out there, and so I'd like to ask you to consider submitting your analyses and recommendations for any of the topics on this list.
VA will review the submissions and may select some of them; after that, those submissions selected will receive an invitation to individually present their thinking directly to me, as well as to discuss one other acquisition topic of their choosing. I hope you'll take VA up on its offer to help drive our transformation because I am here this morning to tell you that VA is committed to our partnership with industry over the long term. We are committed to acquisition reform. And, above all, we are committed to the Veterans we serve. We can do neither without a strong, healthy partnership with the private sector.
I want to thank each of you again for coming here today and for your contributions to positive change at the Department. I look forward to seeing you later today at the reception.


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Designing an Area of Emphasis
Unlike other colleges, Evergreen doesn't offer majors or minors. You can focus your studies in a particular area, and you have the option of designating that as your area of emphasis.
How many credits are needed for an emphasis?
Earning 45 or more quarter credits in a field would allow you to call it your area of emphasis, and 32 quarter credits in a field could be considered a minor area of emphasis.
What will my area of emphasis be called?
You choose the title that best describes your coursework. This could be a traditional "major" title (e.g., Psychology, History)—or you can create a title that reflects the specific content of your studies (e.g., Media and Culture, Social Justice, Somatic and Consciousness Studies).
Does the area of emphasis appear on my degree or transcript?
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How do I get help with figuring out how my credits fit into a possible area of emphasis?
The Career Development Center can help you with this. Call them at (360) 867-6193, or stop by their office at 2153 Library, to set up an intake appointment.
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Okay, so there is a new 3 DVD set available under the "Clash" moniker. Is anyone else feeling a little iffy about buying this one? I was completely loyal to the Clash series until the whole Hornet's nest/Renny/I forget series of which I paid good $ for all 3 DVDs the content of which would not even have filled one.
My point is: I wish the Clash series would stick to actual "clashes" of top pros getting together specifically for a "clash". The coverage from the 3 DVD series 'US Doubles' was pretty weak and the shots and angles just werent there. The coverage was disjointed, the single camera style was not very good, and the commentary seemed rushed and thrown together. I would MUCH rather have the commentary recorded after the fact with the actual players....maybe include some actual on the course banter...and have the players respect the camera rather than the camera man constantly having to ask players to move or just miss the shot due to poor positioning.
After Blue Ribbon Pines it looked like things were on an upswing, but Im a little hesitant about this one...Ill probably buy it anyway :/


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Our friend David Allard and the talented furniture makers at Lyndon Furniture are always coming up with some new, exciting wood furniture design project. Check out this huge custom walnut slab table they recently finished. It's 13.5' long and the two planks in the top are made of 1 ¾" thick solid black walnut.
The legs are made of welded steel tubes that thread through the walnut slab top like through-tenons. On the top, Dave left a gap between the 2 walnut slabs to allow for wood movement. Believe it or not, even kiln-dried wood (like these walnut slabs) expands and contracts quite a bit with changes in humidity and temperature.
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'The Sabres have plenty of time to hammer out contract extensions with Campbell, Kalinin and Hecht. While they've had a policy against in-season negotiations in the past, Regier suggested the front office might revisit that strategy. "I don't have any hard-and-fixed rules with respect to that," Regier said. "That's something we'll look at and work through as we proceed here. I don't want to put a deadline on it, but the preference would be to do them sooner rather than later."'
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Rays left frustrated in 10-inning walk-off
Maddon ejected on check-swing as Balfour labors vs. ex-team
OAKLAND -- Former A's closer Grant Balfour received a warm welcome from the Coliseum faithful on Monday night when he entered a tie game in the bottom of the 10th. The A's, on the other hand, showed him no love.
Balfour allowed a single to Sam Fuld with one out, walked John Jaso and Josh Donaldson to load the bases, and surrendered a single up the middle to Derek Norris as the A's took the series opener, 3-2, in walk-off fashion.
Balfour, who lost the closer's job in June, had held opponents scoreless in 15 of 17 outings entering Monday. But he slipped up in his Oakland homecoming, and the Rays slipped to 9 1/2 games back in the American League East.
"Just got beat tonight by a good team," Balfour said. "That was it, plain and simple."
It was a night full of missed opportunities and frustrating moments for the Rays, the most frustrating of all coming in Balfour's 10th. With Fuld and Jaso on base, Balfour induced a check swing from Donaldson on a 2-2 pitch. First-base umpire Quinn Wolcott ruled that Donaldson had not gone around, which sent manager Joe Maddon bursting out of the dugout. He was instantly ejected.
"That's not borderline. That was egregious, and that's what I had a problem with," said Maddon. "I had been patient all night with a lot of stuff. My patience ran out at that point. That call was inappropriate."
Donaldson also hit a popup in the at-bat that landed untouched near the right-field bullpen.
"It's tough when you've got to get five outs sometimes," Balfour said. "I'll leave it at that."
The Rays had squandered a chance to take the lead in the ninth when they put runners on the corners and failed to execute a safety squeeze. Pinch-hitter Brandon Guyer bunted right back at left-hander Sean Doolittle, who tossed underhand to the plate to nail Sean Rodriguez.
Rodriguez also may have had a chance to score on the previous play, a grounder to short that was booted by Jed Lowrie but Rodriguez halted at third after the ball popped into the air.
"Looking at it afterwards, I told myself if I'd have kept going I would have made it," Rodriguez said. "Two outs, worth a shot. One out, tough to say."
It was a golden opportunity to score off the typically untouchable Doolittle, and it was one of numerous missed chances throughout the night. The Rays went 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position, while the A's went 2-for-13 and left 18 men on base.
Tampa Bay did well to keep the A's bats in check, at least for a while. Maddon used his bullpen shrewdly in the seventh, playing the percentages to match Brad Boxberger against a lefty.
Jonny Gomes pinch-hit against Joel Peralta with runners on first and second, and once the count went to 2-0, Peralta conceded an intentional walk. For his career, Gomes was 6-for-13 off Peralta. Maddon then called on Boxberger to face Fuld, and Boxberger fanned him, extending his streak vs. left-handers to 0-for-41.
Starter Alex Cobb also wriggled free in the first two innings, loading the bases twice and twice escaping unscathed. He walked three batters in the first, and walked one and hit another in the second, but the A's could not muster a run.
The right-hander did not exactly look like a newly minted ace, but he grinded out 5 2/3 innings and allowed just two runs despite matching a season-high four free passes. The explanation behind Cobb's respectable line: He did not issue a walk after the second and retired all five batters he faced with men in scoring position.
"The whole game was a struggle," said Cobb. "One of those games that you try to battle with whatever you can find, and it was hard to come by and hard to repeat pitches."
Tampa Bay's offense was no better as it took on Jeff Samardzija for the first time in his career, scoring twice in seven frames. Evan Longoria scalded his 14th home run in the second inning to give the Rays the lead. Then, after Oakland drew even in the third, Kiermaier hit a fifth-inning triple and came home on Desmond Jennings' RBI.
Cobb's final batter was Donaldson, who singled up the middle to even the score.
Ultimately, the game turned on a handful of plays -- most notably the botched squeeze attempt and Donaldson's check swing.
"We didn't execute offensively, whether it was a bunt, or not to move a runner, and you've got to do all the little things well to beat these guys right now," Maddon said. "But I'm here to say we're as good as they are. I know the record doesn't reflect that, but we're as good as this team is. We've got to prove it on the field."
Aaron Leibowitz is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Driving Study
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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First received: November 29, 2010
Last updated: December 6, 2011
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The proposed pilot study will begin to assess whether driving impairments are included in the functional deficits associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). This will be completed by obtaining data on velocity, collision risk, and visual attention of subjects with ASDs who drive in a simulator. The study includes 2-3 visits for the screening period (approximately 6 hours of assessments) and one driving simulation visit (approximately 2.5 hours). The investigators expect to enroll 20 adolescents and adults (ages 16-50, inclusive) who have been identified as having an ASD from a prior diagnosis or participation in community conferences for individuals with ASDs.
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Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional
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|A Study of the Driving Performance of Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Primary Outcome Measures:
- Simulated driving performance of adolescents and adults with ASDs. [ Time Frame: one-time observation (3 hour assessment) ]Data will be obtained on velocity, collision risk, and visual attention of subjects with ASDs who drive in the driving simulator at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Questionnaire measures of driving history and behavior of adolescents and adults with ASDs. [ Time Frame: one-time assessment (2-6 hour screening visit) ]Subjects with ASD will complete two questionnaires, the Driver Behavior Questionnaire and the Driving History Questionnaire, to provide data on the frequency of violations, errors, accidents, and other aspects of driving history and behavior.
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Adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).
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Adolescents and adults, ages 16-50, with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male and female patients, aged 16-50 years
- Identification as having ASD from a prior diagnosis or participation in community conferences for individuals with ASD
Exclusion Criteria:
- Major sensorimotor handicaps (e.g. deafness, blindness)
- Inadequate command of the English language
- Individuals who have never held a valid driver's license
- Mental retardation (IQ < 80)
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01263756
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Keywords provided by Joseph Biederman, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital:
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Attention Deficits
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Autistic Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
Pathologic Processes
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Mental Disorders
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It's spring! ....says the calendar. Even though this Michigan winter is acting like the last, party guest who doesn't know how to leave, despite that fact that the music is off, the food is gone and the lights are on and bright enough to read the fine print on a Tylenol bottle, it is officially over and we are on our weather way to new beginnings. It's like a first quarter break and a second new year of sorts.
Thankfully, Michiganders enjoy four, distinct seasons giving us a clear, indicator that change is afoot. Unlike Floridians and other residents in mostly single climate zones, who dress in white year round, and pay on average the same energy bills every month of the year, Michigan residents know when the winds of change are blowing in. We have to store the salt bags, hang up the shovel for the season and start our fertilizing program for the new green season, forcing us into new behaviors, new concerns, new ways to look at our world and that can be the catalyst for transformation and renewal well beyond the lawn. Spring can mark the beginning of a new way of being. The new spring buds that appear on trees are a sign that it's time to rake away the dead leaves of last year (if you didn't do it before the first snowfall) to make way for the new leaves that are budding and destined to fall. My metaphor is so obvious at this point, but here it goes. That raking action holds true for other areas of your life. You have to clear away the old leaves in your life, like household "stuff" that's stacking up sky high and threatening your sanity, like limiting behaviors and unhealthy relationships and unhealthy eating habits to make way for the new. Creating a vacuum allows that new space to be filled with new aspects of your life that you choose. Making life happen and not just letting it happen to you.
Where to begin though? Don't get overwhelmed, you already have the answers, they have been plaguing you as reoccurring whisperings since you can remember. Any of this sound familiar, " I have to get that pile of newspapers out of the garage, or if I eat another bag of chips before bed, I'll scream, or maybe you have been meaning to get an exercise routine going and just haven't gotten off the couch or what about finally making a diplomatic break from that friend who has proven not to be a friend at all. Let's start raking away those dead leaves and making room for the new. And new could mean nothing at all for the time being, but just making room is the first cleansing step.
Cleanse, renew, and transform you, your space, and your world! When we don't cleanse, we pay a price. The US Dept of Energy reports that one-quarter of Americans with 2 car garages can't park in one of the spaces because of clutter. The Harris Interactive reports that 23 percent of adults say they pay their bills late and incur late fees because they lose their bills. Now you know that's money unnecessarily wasted and easily saved. Our exacted toll affects not just our pocketbooks but also our very well being. Studies have shown that our stress levels increase when we are surrounded by clutter. Our bodily functions are taxed when we clutter our bodies' with processed foods and poor food choices. Spring cleaning can mean time to detoxify your body, to make room for fresh food choices and better eating habits. Like poor food choices, behaviors and relationships that leave you filled with regret, guilt and emptiness, need to be heaped onto the dried leaf pile to be taken away, clearing the path for fulfilling exchanges that leave you feeling loved, full, charged and ready for each new beginning.
So when you see the new buds popping up on tree branches, the overcast skies beginning to clear to reveal pristine skies and warm breezes, you could be urged on to tackle at least one of those whispers floating in on the breeze. That whisper that says I want more, I can do more and I can do better. As the tulips burst through the thawing grounds and you glance the bursting colors, maybe you will be reminded that you too can burst with colors of your own, because there is a noticeable brilliance that surrounds you when you are in a state of change, a state of renewal and transformation. So spring into to action even if we are still wearing winter coats, it's here!
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A story published Wednesday should have stated that single-stream recycling refers to all recyclable materials -- plastic, metal, glass, paper and cardboardĀ -- being disposed together, while commingled recycling excludes paper and cardboard from plastic, metal, paper and cardboard. The story reversed the two types of recycling.
Although steps are taken to avoid factual mistakes in our news stories and photo captions, errors can occur. It is Freeman policy to make corrections as soon as possible. Contact the city editor -- (845) 331-5000, ext. 410 -- if a factual error appears.
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Research at WCUCOM
As a very young medical school dedicated to preparing the next generation of osteopathic physicians, William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine believes that students interested in a career in primary care will also benefit from research and scholarly activity during both the medical undergraduate and residency years. WCUCOM is currently in the process of building a research infrastructure, with a newly renovated laboratory, external funding proposals submitted, and the ongoing establishment of collaborations with other universities. Although still in the early stages, students and faculty members are excited about the possibilities for research and scholarly activity within a broad research portfolio, which will include, but is not limited to, clinical; community and public health; medical education; biomedical; and, of course, research on the facets of the osteopathic approach to medicine.
Student Research & Scholarly Activities
At WCUCOM, medical students in good academic standing are encouraged to engage in research projects and other types of scholarly activities. Such participation further enriches the academic education of the student, creates potential for collaboration, provides opportunity for presentation and publication, and strengthens the application of the student for obtaining residency positions. Research projects may include any type of biomedical, clinical, or academic research related to the WCUCOM Mission. Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of research projects, some of which are ongoing faculty-driven research studies in which a student may play a specific role in the larger overall project. Moreover, students are also welcome to initiate their own research projects, either as a team of medical students, or individually. In addition to traditional research projects, other scholarly activities could include publishable clinical case studies, particularly by rotating OMS3 and OMS4 students.
OMS1 students are particularly encouraged to seek research opportunities as early as the summer prior to their OMS2 year, as this provides an opportune time to focus on research and scholarly activity. Numerous universities, research foundations, hospitals, and other organizations host summer research programs specifically for medical students. A number of these programs are posted on the WCUCOM website. Oftentimes, deadlines for applications occur in late fall; therefore, it is important to identify programs of interest as early as possible. Some of these programs offer financial support. Unfortunately, WCUCOM is unable to provide financial assistance to students performing research at other institutions. However, students participating in grant-funded collaborations between WCU and other institutions would be an exception to this policy.
Medical students need to remain in good academic standing to participate in WCUCOM-related research projects. If these research projects are grant-funded, the principal investigator is responsible for any support provided the student. If the research project is not grant-funded, the student may request university funds from the Associate Dean, Research to help defray expenses. However, the Associate Dean, Research is unable to fund student stipends from university funds.
Students making significant progress in a research or scholarly activity project should consult with their faculty mentor about the possibility of publishing and/or formally presenting this work in an appropriate venue. Presenting at an off-campus meeting will require approval from the WCUCOM Dean, particularly if travel funds are requested, or if a significant number of class absences are involved. Publication in a prestigious medical journal, or presentation at a national conference is certainly a desirable goal. However, many other venues, including regional and state meetings, which may also result in publications, are strongly encouraged as well. All medical students conducting research projects are asked to present at the annual WCU Research Day during the spring
Research Facilities
WCUCOM is recently completed the biomedical research laboratory facility in the Academic Building, Room 116, which is a renovation of the original gross anatomy laboratory. The new biomedical research laboratory is a 2,200 square foot facility that includes two tissue culture rooms, a prep room, and an open laboratory concept containing six mobile lab benches, a chemical fume hood, lab benches lining two walls, and a third wall lined with cubicle workstations. Laboratory records and functions are linked through electronic laboratory notebooks and a private intranet system. All laboratory personnel must receive biosafety and chemical safety training. Space in the biomedical research laboratory is allocated based on the needs of ongoing projects, with priority given to externally funded projects. The final stages of the biomedical research laboratory renovations will be mechanical changes to the ventilation system to stabilize the temperature and humidity in the room.


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Recognizable to many from her eight-year stint as Nicole Kiriakis on NBC's "Days of Our Lives," Arianne Zucker is now also gaining notoriety for her growing jewelry line, Lowd Suga'.
A Southern California native, Zucker was discovered at age 15 and began modeling until she landed her role on "Days of Our Lives." She left the soap in 2006 and continued her acting career – most recently appearing on "CSI: Miami" and in the upcoming feature, "The Last Resort."
In 2006, Zucker launched Lowd Suga' boutique jewelry design with long-time friend Heidi Mages. Inspired by the casual, chic LA lifestyle, the bracelets, earrings and necklaces made for friends and family grew into an online boutique at www.lowdsuga.com featuring a variety of original designs for men and women and on into select retail boutiques across the country. In addition to her contributions to design, construction and marketing of the line, Zucker also serves as the face of Lowd Suga'.
Zucker began contributing her fashion tips to Soapdom.com's Look Like a Soap Star column in December 2007 and currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband, actor and vocalist Kyle Lowder (Rick, The Bold and the Beautiful) and their four dogs.
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SCOTTS VALLEY -- Scotts Valley could soon enter into an exclusive contract with a Pleasanton-based firm, possibly leading to a development agreement for part of the city's long-planned Town Center.
Property Development Centers is a subsidiary of food giant Safeway and specializes in developing retail shopping centers. City Councilman Dene Bustichi said the firm was among those he and Councilman Randy Johnson, both of whom sit on the city's Town Center subcommittee, met with during a recent conference in San Diego.
The city has had no previous contact with the developer, Bustichi said, and the agreement would "give them the opportunity to kick the tires of Scotts Valley and for Scotts Valley to kick the tires of this developer."
If approved at Wednesday's City Council meeting, the firm would hold exclusive negotiating rights for up to eight months on about 7.5 acres of city-owned land at the intersection of Kings Village and Mount Hermon roads. As part of the deal, the firm would pay Scotts Valley $25,000, and in return produce a project description, conceptual plans and other development-related documents.
"For any developer to go into the phase of developing plans and doing the research that they need to see whether it's a viable project for them, they want some exclusive negotiating rights" to ensure the information is not shared with competitors, Bustichi said.
The agreement could lead to a development agreement, which would "provide in more detail such things as land sale price and terms, construction deadlines, phasing, etc.," according to a staff report.
Adopted in 2009, the Town Center Specific Plan outlines the city's vision for the mixed-use development, with condominiums and affordable-housing units mixed with commercial properties. The 58-acre area is bordered by Skypark Drive to the west, Blue Bonnet Lane to the north, Mount Hermon Road to the south and a residential development to the east. Of that, Bustichi said, only about 17 acres can be developed.
The proposed agreement follows a similar exclusive contract inked last spring between the city and Douglas Wiele, president of Foothill Partners, and Russ Pratt of Scotts Valley-based The Pratt Co. But that agreement was with the city's former Redevelopment Agency, which folded nearly a year ago under state law, and it "sunsetted along with the RDA," Bustichi said.
"Those developers weren't able to put the project together," Bustichi added.
He voiced optimism about the possible contract on the table, but added the mood remains cautious "because of so many stops and starts in the past."
Follow Sentinel reporter Kimberly White on Twitter at Twitter.com/kwhite95066
Scotts Valley City Council
WHEN: 6 p.m. Wednesday
WHERE: 1 Civic Center Dr., Scotts Valley
DETAILS: 440-5602 or www.svcc.org


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Renee Zellweger
After years of hard labor in small independent films, Renee Zellweger landed her breakthrough role opposite Tom Cruise in Jerry Maguire (1996). From there, it didn't take long for her to build an impressive filmography with projects like Me, Myself & Irene (2000), Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), Chicago (2002), Cold Mountain (2003), and Cinderella Man (2005). She also did voice work in Bee Movie (2007) and had roles in Leatherheads (2008) and Appaloosa (2008).
AppealFace it boys, it's all about Renee Zellweger being of Norwegian origins. Her mother is originally from the Scandinavian peninsula often referred to as Lapland, which accounts for Renee Zellweger's distinctly Sami features -- namely the squinty eyes and strong cheekbones.
Renee Zellweger has a way of making enticing faces that remind us that, although she's a regular woman, she can switch on the charm on demand. Every woman should come equipped with this feature...
SuccessAfter appearing in some local commercials in Texas, Renee Zellweger was cast in two television movies: A Taste for Killing (1992) and Murder in the Heartland (1993). Throughout the early '90s, she continued to appear in a string of B-movies before achieving some renown in Ben Stiller's Reality Bites (1994), Love and a .45 (1994), and alongside Liv Tyler in Empire Records (1995).
It was only after her appearance in Jerry Maguire that Renee Zellweger's career began a serious ascent, leading to roles in Nurse Betty (2000), Bridget Jones's Diary and Down with Love (2003). She received Academy Award nominations for her performances in Bridget Jones and Chicago (2002) before winning an Oscar for Cold Mountain in 2003. Not too shabby.
In May 2005, she made headlines when she married country star Kenny Chesney in a surprise ceremony. She apparently met Kenny Chesney at a tsunami benefit in January 2005, after having dated Jack White (of the White Stripes) and Irish singer/songwriter Damien Rice. By September the two filed for an annulment.
Renee Zellweger did voice work for the hit animated flick Bee Movie in '07, and followed that up with roles in Appaloosa and Leatherheads alongside George Clooney and John Krasinki in 2008.
Renee Zellweger BiographyRenee Kathleen Zellweger was born on April 25, 1969, in Katy, Texas, a small town outside Houston. The daughter of European parents (her father is Swiss and her mother Norwegian), Renee Zellweger had an older brother that she greatly admired. As she approached fame, she was encouraged to change her name to one that would be more marketable. She refused to do so, as her and her brother were the first Zellwegers born in the United States.
After graduating from Katy High School in 1987, where she was a cheerleader, gymnast and member of the drama club, Renee Zellweger went off to the University of Texas at Austin, where she majored in English. An excellent student (she made the dean's list several times), Renee Zellweger took a drama class only because she needed a fine arts credit to complete her degree. Prompting her to recall how much she loved acting, Renee Zellweger's participation turned out to be much more than just a requirement.
renee zellweger in jerry maguireHer uncredited role in 1993's Dazed and Confused was Renee Zellweger's first film role, and was followed up by a role alongside Matthew McConaughey in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (its release was delayed until 1997). It was on the set of "Chainsaw" that Renee Zellweger heard about another project that was in the midst of casting. She auditioned for it and got the lead; the film was Love and a .45, and it earned Renee Zellweger an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Debut Performance. Another ISA nomination (and subsequent award) followed for Renee Zellweger's work in The Whole Wide World (1996), a film which caught the eye of director Cameron Crowe and prompted him to cast Renee Zellweger in Jerry Maguire.
Renee Zellweger's role opposite Tom Cruise in Jerry Maguire was no smalltime gig. She had beat out the likes of Bridget Fonda, Cameron Diaz and Mira Sorvino to land the job, and it instantly earned her recognition and accolades. She was awarded with a Screen Actors Guild nomination for Best Supporting Actress, the NBR Award for Best Breakthrough Female Performer, an MTV Movie Award nomination for Best Breakthrough Performance, and the title of Entertainment Weekly's Best New Movie Actress.
renee zellweger is nurse bettyWhile she continued to take on some lesser-known roles, Renee Zellweger's career essentially skyrocketed from this point. 2000's Nurse Betty and Me, Myself and Irene were both runaway hits, with the former leading Renee Zellweger to a Golden Globe and the latter to an engagement to comedian Jim Carrey (the couple separated before marriage plans could be finalized).
renee zellweger wins oscar for chicago The opening years of the new millennium witnessed two Oscar nominations for Renee Zellweger, for her roles in Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) and alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones in Chicago (2002). In 2004, a nomination finally turned into an award, as Renee Zellweger took home the Oscar for her supporting role in 2003's Cold Mountain.
During this time, audiences were also able to see Renee Zellweger along with Michelle Pfeiffer in White Oleander (2002) and next to Ewan McGregor in Down with Love (2003), a throwback to the romance films of the '60s.
renee zellweger in cinderella manRenee Zellweger's resume was further enhanced by roles in Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004), Shark Tale (2004; she provided the voice of Angie), and the Russell Crowe boxing film Cinderella Man (2005).
After relationships with musicians Jack White (of White Stripes fame) and Damien Rice, Renee Zellweger finally tied the knot with country crooner Kenny Chesney on May 9, 2005. The marriage resulted in an annulment four months later.
Renee Zellweger kept busy through to 2007 with roles in the Janis Joplin biopic Piece of My Heart (2005), in which she portrays the legendary rocker, and 2007's Bee Movie, in which she lends her voice to Vanessa. She also received her sixth consecutive Golden Globe nomination in 2007, this time for her role in Miss Potter (2006).
renee zellweger in leatherheadsIn 2007, Renee Zellweger lent her voice to Bee Movie and, the following year, she was involved in two '08 projects: Appaloosa and Leatherheads.
Her 2009 flicks include Case 39 and Chilled in Miami.
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Speer Total Metal Jacket Handgun Bullets represent the highest level of evolution of the full metal jacket bullet. Uni-Cor construction bonds the jacket to the core for near perfect uniformity and eliminates the opening found on the base of other bullets. Conventional FMJ bases can also deform under pressure, which decreases accuracy. Perfect for indoor target shooting. This is not loaded ammunition.
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Sunday Special
Special Topics Series
Food, fashion and interviewing skills are some of the types of programs offered in this series. Check our website, look in the library or call the Adult Reference Desk for dates and topics. Unless otherwise noted, programs are suitable for all ages. Admission is always free! Meeting Room. (847) 546-7060, prompt 4.
Winter Soups with Chef Michael Maddox
Sunday, November 16 at 1:00 p.m.
It's getting chilly outside, but it's warm & cozy in the kitchen! Chef Maddox will lead you through creating Butternut Squash soup, Mushroom & Thyme soup, and Tuscan White Bean soup. A great afternoon of cooking to fill your bowl and your soul; you will get to taste all of these soups! You'll also learn different methods and techniques for making soup and you'll get a recipe that can be used for entertaining. This is a class you won't want to miss!


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Forklift Rental New Castle, Delaware
There are very few services that can be termed as heavenly'! The network that is operated by New Castle, Delaware for forklift rentals define heavenly' in a unique way. You cannot fail to notice how a 30second form has lifted a huge burden off clients' shoulders. By filling this form, these benefits beget you.
Affordable and Reliable Services: We run one of the best networks in the county, that offer rental services for forklifts. Our role is to give you reliable services while saving your money, time and energy. Once you fill in the form, you mandate us and we get up to task. Our able team will match your form with the perfect supplier in the vicinity, without you making a magnitude of follow up phone calls.
A Collection of Quotations: Without us, you will need to walk into one rental unit after the other, searching for forklifts and comparing prices. New Castle, Delaware offers you a solution to this. After filling the form, we provide you with a set of 6 complete quotations from different partners in our diverse network. From the quotes, you pick one that is suitable for your budget.
Right forklift for The Right Job: We get you the right tool required to complete your task. New Castle, Delaware network is well equipped. We have variety makes and models currently available in the market. Rest assured, you will not drop a sweat. Another benefit is the long and short-term rental plans we have. Monthly rentals are long-term while short-term plans cover hourly, daily and weekly. Filling the form ensures that our customers acquire the forklifts only when needed.
Cost-friendly Rentals: We are aware of the pocket draining upfront capital cost that accompanies owning a forklift. Our prices are effective and competitive within the region. As compared to owning a forklift, renting one will save you the worry for maintenance, storage or even spending a fortune to acquire one.
To make your forklift rentals a walk in the park, be part of the deal. Fill a 30 second form; rip guaranteed benefits.


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Clara Marie's Authentic Southern Bakery shares recipe for strawberry amaretto cupcakes:
1 cup white sugar 1 ½ cups AP Flour
½ cup butter (room temp) 1 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs (room temp) ½ cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sliced strawberries 1 tbsp white sugar
1 tbsp Amaretto liqueur
2 sticks of butter ½ cup of Amaretto
6-8 cups of powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl beat together sugar and butter. Beat in eggs one at time, then, stir in vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder, add to mixture. Finally add milk slowly. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Use ¼ cup to scoop batter into cupcake pan (they rise a lot).
Put 1 pint strawberries in a bowl, add 1 tablespoon sugar and one tablespoon Amaretto. Chill for one hour.
When cupcakes are cool, core out the centers and add strawberries with a little syrup from the bowl.
Yields 18 servings.
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Theodore Alan Fulton
Bell Laboratories, Lucent Technologies
"For pioneering contributions to single electron effects in mesoscopic systems."Background:
Dr. Theodore Alan Fulton was born in Washington, Iowa and now lives in New Jersey. He received his BS degree in Engineering Physics from the University of Colorado in 1961 and a Ph.D. in Experimental Physics from Cornell University in 1966. Hen then joined Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill, New Jersey, where he ultimately became a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff. There he has worked closely with many valued colleagues, at first on Josephson-junctions and recently on single-electron phenomena. He retired from Bell Laboratories in 1996, but has remained involved there as a consultant. Currently he is a part of an ongoing collaboration that employs a scanning electrometer based on the single-electron transistor to obtain sub-micron images of surface electric fields, most recently in regard to Quantum Hall behavior in a GaAs/AlGaAs heterostructure.
Dr. Fulton is a member and Fellow of the APS.
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Zachary Fisk (Chair), Patrick Lee, Dale van Harlingen ('98 Recipient), Sankar das Sarma (Vice Chair), Cherry Ann Murray


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James Beard Award News
See the 2017 James Beard Award winners! You can also watch our Awards ceremony here, and see winner photos here.
See the full list of the 2017 James Beard Award nominees and semifinalists. Search for past Beard Award winners here.
Save the Dates for 2018!
Mark your calendars with the below dates for the 2018 James Beard Awards season:
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