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State Contract Extension Improves Broadband Service
BadgerNet offers faster speeds and new services for use by government, education
Madison, Wisconsin, November 04, 2011
Faster speeds, lower rates and new services will be available to users of the BadgerNet Converged Network, the state's broadband network, under a five-year extension of the current agreement between the State of Wisconsin and AT&T and local telephone companies.
"This agreement will meet the growing broadband needs of education, libraries and government," said Scott T. VanderSanden, President of AT&T Wisconsin. "The state's customers will get much higher speeds for less money. School districts and libraries, in particular, will be able to apply to the state for faster data and video connections."
BadgerNet is one of the largest state networks of its type in the nation, serving more than 2,100 public sector institutions, including public and private K-12 schools, public libraries, universities, technical colleges, state agencies and local governments. BadgerNet provides secure transmission of data and guaranteed availability of high bandwidth anywhere in the state. The State Department of Administration (DOA) contracts with AT&T and local telephone companies across Wisconsin to make service available everywhere in the state. BadgerNet is also a major customer for local telephone companies, generating investments in broadband infrastructure vital to local economic development.
"The continuation of this critical statewide network would not be possible without the support of DOA Secretary Mike Huebsch and his dedicated staff," VanderSanden said. "We look forward to continuing our work with the state to provide the benefits of advanced telecommunications throughout Wisconsin."
School districts and libraries can participate in BadgerNet under the state's TEACH program, which provides high-speed broadband access at low rates, no matter how rural or urban their location. BadgerNet and TEACH have made broadband affordable for schools and libraries in every county of the state.
"BadgerNet has been incredibly successful in making affordable telecommunications services, like interactive distance education, available throughout Wisconsin," VanderSanden said. "Distance education saves money and makes educational opportunities – from foreign languages and advanced math to museum visits or live open-heart surgeries – available where they would not otherwise be possible."
Under the state's new contract, schools will be able to engage in distance education in high definition, but still communicate with places not yet ready to upgrade their equipment to HD. Distance education sessions will also be able to be recorded for future use.
BadgerNet benefits more than just its direct users. When BadgerNet provides broadband service to schools, libraries and governments, the local telephone companies build infrastructure to meet that demand. That infrastructure is typically built to meet more than just the needs of BadgerNet customers. It improves the services available to residents and businesses in the community in rural areas.
"One of the primary goals of BadgerNet has been to take advanced telecommunications infrastructure and services statewide, with the state as the anchor tenant. Once that infrastructure is there, everyone benefits," VanderSanden said. "Local investment in broadband infrastructure is vital to economic development."
BadgerNet can also accommodate statewide electronic health care initiatives to improve the quality and reduce the cost of health care, as the Legislature recently added hospitals to the eligible users of BadgerNet. The state network allows users to easily accept shared applications that can lower costs, improve productivity and increase services. Governments can also create regional networks, such as public safety networks, to improve efficiency and save tax dollars. Among the services BadgerNet offers is low-cost high definition video conferencing, allowing governments and schools to reduce travel expenses and improve productivity.


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Revealing my total noob status concerning computers here but I may be in the market for a new computer (if it's not too pricey) and could use some advice. The only thing I want to do with this computer is download music / movies and connect it to the TV to watch said movies. Can I do this with a ~$300-400 netbook and a large hard drive (already own the hd)? If so, what products would you recommend?
Another inquiry: The HD that I own was formatted for a mac (previous computer), can I get the files off of it if I purchase a windows machine?
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Also I apologize in advance if I should have posted this in more appropriate, existing thread.

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Fairfax County Government Holds Town Meeting On West Nile Virus
Office of Public Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
Sept. 23, 2003
Fairfax County Government Holds
Town Meeting On West Nile Virus
On Tuesday, Sept. 30, members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and a panel of experts from the Fairfax County Health Department will host a Mosquito Management and West Nile virus Town Meeting beginning at 7 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, located at 12000 Government Center Parkway in Fairfax.
Board Chairman Katherine K. Hanley will open the program and introduce the panelists who will present valuable information about mosquito management and the West Nile virus. Health Director Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu will describe the potential health impacts of the disease. She will be followed by Jorge Arias, Ph.D. and Dennis Hill who will speak about the history of the disease, steps Fairfax County has taken to manage mosquitoes in the county and protective actions citizens can take in and around their homes.
Following these presentations the panel will answer questions submitted from the audience, via telephone and through e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com. People who are interested in this subject but unable to travel to the Government Center can view the program live on Fairfax County Cable Channel 16 or via the Internet on the new Channel 16 Live, which is video streamed on the World Wide Web. To view the program go to the county Web site at www.fairfaxcounty.gov and select Channel 16 Live.
Channel 16 Live is a new video streaming capability recently launched by the county to allow citizens and business owners to keep in touch with what's happening in Fairfax County. This will be the first community meeting broadcast on Channel 16 Live.
For additional information on this event call 703-324-3187, TTY 703-324-2935.


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About Tesla
Tesla's goal is to accelerate the world's transition to electric mobility with a full range of increasingly affordable electric cars. California-based Tesla designs and manufactures EVs, as well as EV powertrain components for partners such as Toyota and Daimler. Tesla has delivered more than 2,400 Roadsters to customers worldwide and received more than 13,000 reservations for Model S. Model S, the world's first premium sedan to be engineered from the ground up as an electric vehicle, began deliveries to U.S. customers in June of this year and was named Motor Trend's prestigious 2013 Car of the Year.
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A Kentucky Department of Agriculture program aimed at providing a unique brand for agricultural products made by farmers who served in the U.S. armed forces is expanding nationwide thanks to a financial contribution by the Farm Credit System.
The "Homegrown by Heroes" program, which was launched earlier in 2013, provides military veteran farmers the ability to use the program's distinctive brand on their agricultural products to make it easier for consumers to identify their products and, thus, support U.S. armed forces. A $250,000 commitment from the Farm Credit System, announced on Veterans Day, will allow the program to launch nationwide. The contribution will specifically be used to underwrite the national rollout through the Farmer Veteran Coalition.
"Many of the men and women who serve proudly in our military come from America's rural areas and small towns," said Everett M. Dobrinski, board chairman for CoBank, a member of the Farm Credit System, and director for the Farm Credit Council board. "The Farm Credit System has a mission to serve rural America. By supporting the expansion of the Homegrown By Heroes effort, we hope to increase economic opportunity for those veterans who choose to return to agriculture and, in doing so, help our rural communities thrive."
According to Michael Lewis, the first Kentucky farmer veteran to use the Homegrown By Heroes label, the program also gives retailers a message they can get behind, helping farmer veterans expand their markets.
"In the military, veterans learn key skills like strong leadership," said Richard Davidson, a U.S. Air Force Reserve veteran who operates an Ohio grain and cattle operation, and serves as board chair for AgriBank, a member of the Farm Credit System. "With Homegrown By Heroes, we are not only recognizing veterans for their service, but we're also helping them leverage these skills to succeed in agriculture."
Farm Credit's contribution to the Farmer Veteran Coalition's Homegrown By Heroes program was made possible by the generous support of Agribank (St. Paul, Minn.), AgFirst (Columbia, S.C.), CoBank (Denver, Colo.) and Farm Credit Bank of Texas (Austin, Texas).


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Former Penn State president Graham Spanier was charged Thursday with perjury, obstruction and endangering the welfare of children in connection to the case against former PSU assistant coach Jerry Sandusky.
Spanier faces eight charges in all, including three felonies.
Spanier was the only high-ranking official involved in the scandal who had not faced any charges. Pennsylvania Attorney General Linda Kelly made the announcement during a news conference.
Spanier was fired by the university last November, along with the late Joe Paterno, in the wake of the indictment against Sandusky on charges of child sexual assault. Spanier remains a faculty member but was placed on paid leave Thursday.
Sandusky, after being convicted on 45 counts, has since been sentenced to at least 30 years in prison. On Wednesday it was reported that he has been moved to a facility for death row inmates.
Spanier was among those cited in the independent Freeh Report for constructing a cover-up to protect Penn State's reputation after he, along with Paterno, ex-vice president Gary Schultz and ex-athletic director Tim Curley, were notified of allegations made against Sandusky.
Schultz and Curley, already facing perjury charges, are now also charged with felony obstruction, endangerment and conspiracy.
The charges were filed with a suburban Harrisburg district judge, whose office said Curley and Schultz were expected to be arraigned Friday afternoon and Spanier tentatively scheduled to appear Wednesday. They came nearly a year to the day that Sandusky was arrested.
Curley's lawyer Caroline Roberto said he was innocent of all charges, as he has asserted in the past. She said the new documents were being reviewed and would have a more comprehensive comment later. Schultz also has maintained his innocence; his lawyer did not return a message seeking comment.
"This was not a mistake, oversight or misjudgment," Kelly told reporters. "This was a conspiracy by the top officials." Kelly added that Penn State ignored requests for documents pertaining to the investigation between 2010 all the way up until Spanier was fired in November of 2011.
Spanier has staunchly denied being a part of a cover-up and said that it was never made clear to him that Sandusky had molested a child. Rather, he said it was described to him as "horseplay."
Prosecutors said Spanier, Curley and Schultz knew of complaints involving Sandusky showering with boys in 1998 and 2001.
"They essentially turned a blind eye to the serial predatory acts committed by Jerry Sandusky," Kelly said.
The grand jury report included with the charges said "the actual harm realized by this wanton failure is staggering," and listed instances of abuse detailed at Sandusky's criminal trial that happened after 1998.
"The continued cover-up of this incident and the ongoing failure to report placed every minor child who would come into contact with Sandusky in the future in grave jeopardy of being abused," jurors wrote.
Spanier has said he had no memory of email traffic concerning the 1998 complaint made by a mother after Sandusky showered with her son, and only slight recollections about the 2001 complaint by a team assistant who said he stumbled onto Sandusky sexually abusing a boy inside a campus shower.
The grand jury report indicates Curley, Schultz and Spanier told the university's lawyer they had no documents that addressed Sandusky having inappropriate contact with boys.
But Schultz did retain a Sandusky file in his office, the jury concluded, and he told his administrative assistant Joan Coble never to look at it.
"She said it was a very unusual request and was made in a 'tone of voice' she had never heard him use before," according to the jury report.
In an interview on ABC Nightly News, Spanier, the PSU president for 16 years, talked about his regrets.
"I wish in hindsight I would have known more about Jerry Sandusky and his terrible, terrible hidden past so I could have intervened," Spanier said during the television interview. "I didn't conjure up…anything more than throwing water or snapping towels. It's not in my nature to go around thinking the worst of people."
In the exhaustive Freeh Report concluded this summer, email exchanges suggested that Curley, Schultz and Spanier initially agreed to report accusations of Sandusky's assault of a young boy made by then-assistant football coach Mike McQueary. They at first agreed to tell child welfare authorities. However, after discussing the situation with Paterno, Curley returned to his superiors and told them he suggested they go directly to Sandusky and encourage him to get professional help. The Freeh Report also suggested that the men knew of a 1998 allegation against Sandusky as well.
"This approach is acceptable to me," Spanier wrote in a Feb. 27, 2001 email regarding McQueary's allegation. "The only downside for us if the message isn't 'heard' and acted upon, and we then become vulnerable for not having reported it. But that can be assessed down the road. The approach you outline [is] a reasonable way to proceed."
Spanier argues the email was taken out of context and that in fact, he didn't realize the severity the allegations against Sandusky, a longtime Penn State assistant football coach.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.


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Server Computers Overview
Servers are computers that are generally single purpose machines built to work independently of the users. They are built out by system administrators to run websites, stream video or provide support to businesses. The servers are advanced versions of workstation computers in that any workstation can run the programs that servers are meant to run. The biggest difference is that servers are optimized to run their programs without interrupting, slowing down or stopping. Many times multiple servers are used in conjunction to balance the load between them.


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Get an overview of this hotel3-star resort with pools and private beach
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Simply enter your Nectar card number when you check out. Your points will be credited 35 days after you return from your trip.
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Nestled on the beach, this Islamorada resort is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hurricane Monument and History of Diving Museum. Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park and Bud n' Mary's Dive Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Resort Features
At Islander Resort, a Guy Harvey Outpost, relax by one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or spend the day at the private sand beach where you can enjoy kayaking.
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All 114 rooms feature kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and dishwashers. Guests will also find free WiFi, free wired Internet, and patios.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools at Islander Resort, a Guy Harvey Outpost, and enjoy summer activities like kayaking and volleyball.
The resort offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. This beach resort also offers a spa tub and a fitness center. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
- Meeting rooms
- Conference space
- Total number of rooms - 114
- Number of floors - 1
- Picnic area
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Bar/lounge
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Laundry facilities
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Fitness facilities
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Poolside bar
- On private beach
- Conference space size (feet) - 2000
- Conference space size (meters) - 186
- Free self parking
- Pool sun loungers
- Number of buildings/towers - 19
- Spa tub
- Television in common areas
- Wedding services
- Number of outdoor pools - 2
- Restaurant
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- On private beach
- Outdoor pools
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchen
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Refrigerator
- Phone
- Patio
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Ceiling fan
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Access via exterior corridors
- Free local calls
- Coffee/tea maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Shower/tub combination
- Cable TV service
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Free dial-up Internet access
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Stovetop
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Guys Beachside Grill - This beachfront restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Nearby Things to Do
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a spa tub. Other recreational amenities include a private beach and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Ecotours nearby
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Fishing on site
- Kayaking on site
- Volleyball on site
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per stay.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 75 per stay
- Dogs and cats only
- 2 per room
- Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
- Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Fee for continental breakfast: USD 21 per person (approximately)
- Pet deposit: USD 75 per stay
- Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per stay
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- Guy Harvey Islander
- Guy Harvey Islander Resort
- Guy Harvey Outpost Islander Resort
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The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


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Rodriguez may take spot vacated by friend Izturis
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- For the last eight years, the Angels deployed Maicer Izturis mainly as their backup infielder.
In 2013, it could be his lifelong friend.
Luis Rodriguez, signed to a Minor League contract over the winter, grew up a couple hours away from Izturis in Venezuela. But starting at age 11, they annually played against one another in the same league. When they turned pro, they suited up for the same winter ball club. And to this day, with Izturis now with the Blue Jays, they constantly text each other.
When the Angels approached Rodriguez in mid-December, shortly after losing infielder Angel Sanchez to the White Sox in the Rule 5 Draft, Izturis was one of the first people he called.
"We always stay in touch," Rodriguez said in Spanish, "and before signing with the team, I talked to him and asked him how the team was, how the atmosphere was, and he always spoke well about the team and the organization. He's happy that I'm here."
Rodriguez -- a 32-year-old switch-hitter who can handle second base, third base and shortstop and has compiled more than 1,100 plate appearances in the Majors -- is probably a long shot to crack the Opening Day roster, with Andrew Romine homegrown and already on the 40-man.
But Rodriguez's contract allows him to opt out if he isn't in the Majors by June 1, and with a .450 batting average (9-for-20) in 10 Cactus League games, he's doing his best to make it a tough decision.
"He gives you a tough at-bat," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "That's really what he's about."
Rodriguez has posted a .238/.314/.324 slash line in 407 career Major League games, and spent 2012 playing for the Mariners' Triple-A affiliate, batting .296 with a .389 on-base percentage and 12 homers in 102 games.
He was shocked to never get a callup last season, and he knows he has to keep hitting to get that chance with the Angels.
"They've seen me play and everything," Rodriguez said, "but I need to show them I can hit."
Alden Gonzalez is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Gonzo and "The Show", and follow him on Twitter @Alden_Gonzalez. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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BUENA PARKAuthorities have identified a 72-year-old Buena Park man who was struck and killed Wednesday night while crossing Artesia Boulevard.
Orange County Coroner's Office Officials say Pascal Preston was the man found down in the street at Artesia and Burnham Avenue shortly after 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Based on their initial investigation, authorities believe Preston had been trying to cross a portion of the roadway without a crosswalk when he was struck by an Acura traveling eastbound on Artesia, Buena Park police Cpl. Andy Luong said.
Preston was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Acura, a Fullerton man who police described as being "visibly upset" after the traffic accident, remained at the scene to talk to investigators. No arrests or citations were reported, and police said neither alcohol nor drugs appeared to be a factor in the collision.
Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the collision to call the Buena Park Police Department at 714-562-3902.
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This innovative tool box is designed to conserve valuable work space and provide you with an instant visual inventory of all your tools. Tool box features all-welded seams (no spot welding) and laser cut steel socket pegs for maximum strength and durability. Lid locks open when in use by sliding to left. The tool box is designed 1" taller to hold longer combination wrenches and is much more complete in holding deep and regular sockets. Accommodates S.A.E tools. Sturdy side handles let you easily transport the box to the field. Dimensions are 30"Lx15"Wx18-1/8"H; weighs 64 lbs. USA made.
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Businesses classified as "Contractors" and "Builders and Developers" must submit a copy of their state contractor's license when applying for or renewing their Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) with Fairfax County. This is required by law pursuant to Virginia Code, Section 54.1-1111(B).
Certain contractors/builders and developers classified under Virginia Contractor's Class C are exempt from this requirement. These businesses do not need to present their state license when submitting their application for a business license.
Code of Virginia §54.1-1111(B) states:
Any contractor applying for or renewing a business license in any locality in accordance with Chapter 37 (§ 58.1-3700 et seq.) of Title 58.1 shall furnish prior to the issuance or renewal of such license either (i) satisfactory proof that he is duly licensed or certified under the terms of this chapter or (ii) a written statement, supported by an affidavit, that he is not subject to licensure or certification as a contractor or subcontractor pursuant to this chapter.
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Fragrant Bath Salts and Seed Kit — Two Gifts in One!
- Lavender is known for its ability to soothe and rejuvenate
- All-inclusive kit makes one jar of bath salts
- Also includes lavender seeds, plant marker and growing instructions
Get everything you need to make a jar of homemade bath salts, including dried lavender buds, coarsely ground bath salts, wooden scoop and jar. The kit also includes a packet of lavender seeds, plant marker and growing instructions. You can give the boxed kit as a gift, or make the bath salts yourself and give your recipient the finished product. The seeds and plant marker make a nice stocking stuffer.
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Constraint-induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) and Bimanual Training (HABIT) in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy (CIMT)
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified January 2011 by Columbia University.
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
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First received: March 20, 2006
Last updated: January 12, 2011
Last verified: January 2011
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A randomized control trial of constraint-induced movement therapy and bimanual training. The protocols have been developed at Columbia University to be child friendly and draws upon our experience since 1998 with constraint-induced movement therapy in children with cerebral palsy.
|Cerebral Palsy Hemiplegia Children Pediatric
|Procedure: Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy Procedure: Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy (HABIT)
|Phase 1
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|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Constraint-induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) and Bimanual Training (HABIT) in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
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MedlinePlus related topics: Cerebral Palsy ParalysisU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Columbia University:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Level of impairment, functional independence [ Time Frame: 4 years ]
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|Study Start Date:
|July 2007
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|February 2011
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|December 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Experimental: A
Procedure: Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
90 hours
Other Name: CIMT, CIT, CI Therapy, restraint therapy, PT, OT, rehabProcedure: Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy (HABIT)
90 hours
Other Name: HABIT, bimanual training, bilateral training, restraint therapy, PT, OT, rehab
Detailed Description:
A randomized control trial to test the efficacy of constraint-induced movement therapy and a new treatment involving bimanual (Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy (HABIT). The protocols have been developed at Columbia University to be child friendly and draws upon our experience since 1998 with constraint-induced movement therapy in children with cerebral palsy. The interventions are performed in a 15 day day-camp setting with several children and at least one therapist per child. The aim is to promote the use of and improve the coordination of movement of both hands together. PARTICIPATION IS FREE. Please check out our website for more information: http://www.tc.edu/centers/cit/
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|30 Months to 14 Years (Child)
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Charles J, Gordon AM. Development of hand-arm bimanual intensive training (HABIT) for improving bimanual coordination in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2006 Nov;48(11):931-6. Review.
Charles JR, Wolf SL, Schneider JA, Gordon AM. Efficacy of a child-friendly form of constraint-induced movement therapy in hemiplegic cerebral palsy: a randomized control trial. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2006 Aug;48(8):635-42.
Gordon AM, Charles J, Wolf SL. Efficacy of constraint-induced movement therapy on involved upper-extremity use in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy is not age-dependent. Pediatrics. 2006 Mar;117(3):e363-73.
Gordon AM, Schneider JA, Chinnan A, Charles JR. Efficacy of a hand-arm bimanual intensive therapy (HABIT) in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy: a randomized control trial. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2007 Nov;49(11):830-8.
Steenbergen B, Charles J, Gordon AM. Fingertip force control during bimanual object lifting in hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Exp Brain Res. 2008 Mar;186(2):191-201. doi: 10.1007/s00221-007-1223-6. Epub 2008 Jan 26.
Schertz M, Gordon AM. Changing the model: a call for a re-examination of intervention approaches and translational research in children with developmental disabilities. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2009 Jan;51(1):6-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.2008.03220.x.
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cerebral palsy
constraint-induced therapy
constraint-induced movement therapy
forced use
motor control
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Bilateral training
Bimanual training
functional therapy
physical therapy
occupational therapy
upper extremity
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Cerebral Palsy
Neurologic Manifestations
Nervous System Diseases
Signs and Symptoms
Brain Damage, Chronic
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Central Nervous System Diseases
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Reasons Manufacturing Profits Stalled in 2014
Profits for U.S. manufacturers swung into reverse to start 2014, despite increasing revenue. Manufacturing sales rose 1.6%, or by $25.34 billion, in the first quarter compared with the same period a year earlier, the Commerce Department said in a new report. But after-tax profits during the quarter took a hit, falling 7.4%, or by $11.07 billion, year-over-year. Here's why:
Like the rest of the economy (which contracted at a 1% pace in the first quarter) an unusually cold winter in much of the country was a drag on manufacturing profits. After encouraging signs about spending in the second half of last year, manufacturers made investments and ramped up staff in anticipation of even stronger demand this year, said Chad Moutray, chief economist for the National Association of Manufacturers. When the pace of sales slowed, that extra spending caused profits to dip.
Profits at auto manufacturers and their parts suppliers plunged 27% from their year-earlier level in the first-quarter. Snowy weather keeping shoppers off dealer lots was part of the story. Company-specific issues also were at play. For example, profits at General Motors Co. fell 82% from a year earlier after the company took at a $1.3 billion charge related to recall expenses.
Profits in the petroleum and coal processing sector fell during the quarter as well, down 19% from a year earlier. Oil prices likely played a role. In March, average oil prices topped $100 a barrel, compared with just $93 a year earlier, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Gasoline refiners, and other processors, likely struggled fully to pass along those increased costs amid tepid global demand, thus eating into profits.
Manufactures, like other businesses, faced increased costs in the first quarter. The producer price index, a measure of what companies paid for goods and services, was up 1.4% from a year earlier in March. While that's still mild inflation, it was the highest reading since August. "It's nothing that would get the Federal Reserve too worried, but you're starting to see slightly rising cost pressures this year," Mr. Moutray said.
Food processors were among the sectors that saw profits fall despite increased revenue. The drought in California could be to blame. Dry conditions in the west have caused prices for everything from avocados to beef to increase, squeezing margins for processors.


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I've drank for years but only got into being a beer advocate the past year or two.
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What's good?
I've drank for years but only got into being a beer advocate the past year or two.
This is the list of beers I've come up with off the top of my head that I've had...
Bell's Amber Ale
Bell's Oberon Ale
Bell's Octoberfest
Big Sky IPA
Big Sky Moose Drool Brown Ale
Big Sky Scape Goat Pale Ale
Blue Moon Belgian White
Blue Moon Harvest Moon Pumpkin Ale
Blue Moon Pale Moon
Blue Moon Spiced Amber Ale
Blue Moon Winter Abbey Ale
Boulevard Amber Ale
Boulevard Bob's 47 Oktoberfest
Boulevard Bully Porter
Boulevard Pale Ale
Boulevard Single Wide IPA
Boulevard Irish Ale
Boulevard Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale
Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat
Goose Island India Pale Ale
Leinenkugel's Berry Weiss
Leinenkugel's Honey Weiss
Leinenkugel's Oktoberfest
Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy
Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat
New Belgium Fat Tire Amber Ale
Samuel Adams Boston Lager
Samuel Adams Octoberfest
Samuel Adams Summer Ale
Shell's FireBrick
Shock Top Belgian White
Shock Top Raspberry Wheat
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA
Don't think I've had too many more but I've had a few more.
This is probably my favorite one:
Clear Creek Ice has a vast amount of flavors to it.
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2000 Eastern Conference Champions
I like a lot of beers.
Shiner Bock
New Belgium Trippel
A multitude of IPAs (the hoppier the better)
Newcastle Brown Ale
Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat
If I'm being cheap I'll get some Bud Selects but that's rare anymore.
Great breweries to try:
If you're from Indiana, you need to try everything you can from Three Floyd's and Sun King. Sun King is in downtown Indy, but you can find it at most liqour stores across the state sold in 4 pack pint cans. Three Floyd's is based out of Munster and is amazing little jewel to have a brewery this good in Indiana. They are widely regarded as one of the top 10 microbreweries in the country. You can find their stuff at most Indy liquor stores too.
Stone is a good brewery too, out of California, but they ship a lot of their stuff nationwide now. They are very big on going crazy with hops. They have an IPA called Ruination that may be one of the hoppiest beers I've ever had. It has an IBU over 100. If you like hoppy IPAs this is a must have, but if you don't like them I would stay far away.
Just a good old cold case of PBR.
My absolute favorite beer of all time is:
Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale
I understand that beer is subjective and not every beer is for every drinker, but I would put it up against any other beer anyone ever said was the best.
At least until I find my next favorite beer of all time.
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I drink cheaper beer than Bud Select all the time(Busch, Keystone). I like tasting different beers but I also like getting drunk
Hey, if you're having a good time, why not?
I liked both SN Pale Ale and SN IPA. I definitely liked the pale ale more though. Guessing I should pass on Stone.
Stone has lots of other beers other than Ruination IPA. It's just a beer they are known for.
Upland is OK, I just am so used to it,
Upland Wheat is pretty good.
You know... I'm probably happiest with an ice cold Coors Light. Shock Top I like... Blue Moon... But give me a cold Coors Light and I'm fine.
Nuntius was right for a while. I was wrong for a while. But ultimately I was right and Frank Vogel has been let go.
"A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, thats teamwork."
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I miss the fresh German beers that we'd get when I was stationed there. It was a great time. The food was wonderful , the beer was great and the girls were everywhere. If you are ever there stay away from the apple schnapps. I drank a pint of it and had a 4 day hangover. I didn't even remember how I got home or who the heck was in the bed with me. That was some scary ****.
scariest thing for me was probably when i was woken up on a sidewalk by two random people. I had no shoes on (I miss those shoes, they were dope) and was like a mile away from the party I was at. Oh and I left a message for my ex-gf, but I called the girl that was right above her in my contacts.... I have no idea what I said to this day.
It was a kick *** party though.
I spent a weekend on the Western Michigan campus with my buddy who is a student there. That Bells is some hardcore $%^&. I normally just drink Bud though, boring I know. Labatts is pretty good as well.
"The greatest thing you know Comes not from above but below" Danzig
Everybody has a different idea of what's good. This is sort of like debating chili or pizza.
For me, it's German doppelbocks, schwartz bier, and dark wheats. Your basic "chewy" beers. Some examples: Paulaner Salvatore, Spaten Optimator, Weihenstephaner Korbinian, Köstrizer, Erlanger.
See you at the Rathskeller.
Don't thank me, I'll kill ya.
I'm a big fan of Brugge Brasserie's Tripel de Ripple.
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Is Apple (AAPL) the market? Is it more important than the market? This single stock has become the sum total of this tape. In fact, the market seems to have become the tail to Apple's dog.
Let me just say this for the record: This is all nuts. Apple has become a story of the holders, not the products. It is the chart, not the financials. It is a story of fear, not of opportunity. It's about the basic soul of what I always care about when it comes to the market. That is, it's about individuals who don't know what they have, don't know how to value a stock and can't think straight -- because, alas, the stock is going down. When it was going up, it was the stock to buy. Now that it is dropping, for whatever the reason, it's the stock to sell.
Now, remember, the tax code says to sell. If I owned it in a taxable account and I had a big gain, I would feel this is a fantastic opportunity to pay a lower tax than I would in a couple of weeks.
Given that I think many people own Apple in their taxable, or "mad Money" accounts, it might be uniquely in the crosshairs of the "fiscal cliff" issue. You combine the greatest capital-gains generator with a change in the tax code of uncertain proportions, and it is almost impossible to justify not selling. Those people then impact the chart, and then the chartist signals "code red," which then causes the institutions to worry that the stock can bring down their performance -- which then brings more selling.
It is a vicious cycle down, the other side of the virtuous circle up, and it makes a ton of sense.
But let's talk about what can happen here. At year-end, it will be too late to sell to get the tax break. Weak holders should have blown out by then. We will also find out, I believe, that Apple's going to be able to put out 10x more iPads, since the device is supplanting the personal-computer market. The iPhone may have generated bigger sales in the U.S. than we'd thought, and might start taking share in China.
Plus, an oh-my-God product might be on the way.
Now, one thing can't change. The market capitalization can't go down as much as what would be "safe," since we don't like companies that dwarf everything. Think about how much is lost in 24 hours, at least at the low: the equivalent of four companies valued at $10 billion. That's when you know that there's simply "too much" market cap to deal with.
But, as it goes down, the $100 billion in cash (and growing) becomes an increasing percentage of the company. The price-to-earnings multiple, the apples-to-apples valuation, will become the lowest in the whole S&P 500. Yes, that can happen. The valuation could become so cheap that it would be too compelling for informed investors not to own it. The chart would be meaningless at that point.
So, sellers, keep all that in mind.
Right now the calendar, the chart and the weak hands are all against you. Four weeks from now, they'll be in your favor. To me that says it might be too late to sell. If the stock visits the low $500s again, it'll be time to buy.


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Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose is moving closer to returning from the torn ACL he suffered last spring but still has not set a firm date, USA Today reported.
Rose has been traveling with and practicing against teammates but maintained in his first extensive interview since the season began that he wants to be patient.
The 2011 MVP and three-time All-Star tore the ACL in his left knee in the playoffs last spring and has been rehabbing since surgery with an eye toward rejoining the Bulls sometime after the All-Star break.
"I don't have a set date," Rose told USA Today. "I'm not coming back until I'm 110 percent. Who knows when that can be? It can be within a couple of weeks. It could be next year. It could be any day. It could be any time. It's just that I'm not coming back until I'm ready."
How close is Rose to 110 percent?
"Right now, probably in the high 80s," he said. "Far away. Far away."
The Bulls, too, have no reason to target a date.
"Every injury's different," GM Gar Forman said. "People want to pigeonhole exactly when he returns, and I understand that. Everybody would like to know. We would like to know the exact date.
"But what we really tried to do was stay true to the process and not skip steps as he went along his rehabilitation. … We wanted to make sure we did what was right for Derrick."
"He's right where he should be," coach Tom Thibodeau said, according to the Chicago Sun-Times, when asked if Rose had made strides in his rehabilitation.
Rose is taking full contact in practice but still isn't over the final hurdle of full-court, five-on-five scrimmages yet.
Thibodeau warned reporters, though, that there isn't any way in practice to simulate the intensity of a live NBA game, so communication among all parties—Rose, Bulls coaches and the front office, trainers and doctors—is vital.
''I like to think that we're a good practice team, but I also have the understanding that no matter what we're doing in practice, it's never going to be the same as a game,'' Thibodeau said. ''He's right on schedule. This is what we've had planned all along, so just want to be smart.''
But, the Sun-Times poses, if Rose is "right on schedule," then there must be a schedule for him to be right on. That also means there has to be a tentative return date. Very little is obvious, however, about that return.
"Yeah, he's on his schedule for his rehab," Thibodeau told the newspaper. "When I feel like he's (ready to go), when our organization feels like he's ready to go, when he feels like he's ready to go, he'll go. But he's not going to be measured against anyone else's timetable other than his own. And we'll know when it's right."
Thibodeau said Rose would have a say about when he returns, but it's a system that seems to come with checks and balances.
"Does he get a vote? Yeah, obviously," Thibodeau said. "He's in constant communication with the doctor, so that's the hurdle he has to get over, and everyone has to feel good about it."
He continues to work and, according to USA Today, contemplates the kind of player he will be when he returns:
"I know it's going to be something good. With all this hard work I've been putting into my game, I'm doing stuff I never did before. I gained 10, 11 pounds of muscle. I don't know what type of player I'm going to be. I just know that I'm going to be very good."


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Perhaps his best book, The Fog is James Herbert's terrifying thriller where contact with a mysterious fog turns the most innocent of people into homicidal maniacs. Given an extra dose of tension from the sly and gravelly voice of veteran narrator Sean Barrett, the poor folks in little Wiltshire don't stand a chance. The menacing and uncontrollable fog takes over, leaving the town of Wiltshire devastated and on the hunt for more victims. James Herbert is at his prime here and when paired with the dramatic performance from Sean Barrett, The Fog is an audiobook not to be missed.
The peaceful life of a village in Wiltshire is suddenly shattered by a disaster which strikes without reason or explanation, leaving behind it a trail of misery and horror. A yawning, bottomless crack spreads through the earth, out of which creeps a fog that resembles no other. Whatever it is, it must be controlled; for wherever it goes it leaves behind a trail of disaster as hideous as the tragedy that marked its entry into the world. The fog, quite simple, drives people insane.
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"Herbert was by no means literary, but his work had a raw urgency. His best novels, The Rats and The Fog, had the effect of Mike Tyson in his championship days: no finesse, all crude power. Those books were best sellers because many readers (including me) were too horrified to put them down." (Stephen King)
"There are few things I would like to do less than lie under a cloudy night sky while someone read aloud the more vivid passages of Moon. In the thriller genre, do recommendations come any higher?" (Andrew Postman, The New York Times Book Review)
"Herbert goes out in a blaze of glory." (Daily Mail)
"Loved this audiobook. Sean Barrett is amazing"
Loved this audiobook. Sean Barrett is amazing to listen to. started off slow but got crazy really quick.
"I liked this a lot better when I was 20"
Thirty-five years later I've been revisiting James Herbert's books and now feel that most of them are between 100 and 200 pages too long.
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"not bad but a bit dated"
This was written in 1975, it was a bit like watching an old movie, somewhat patronizing towards women, all about the men and their misadventures with science.
An event happens and we follow multiple characters as it affects them. I did not come to care about any of them but their stories held my interest.
There was no swearing I remember but some gratuitous sex which did not add to the story.
The reader did a good job.
"Sean Barrett makes it worth your while."
This is not great fiction but it is a very entertaining story.
I would pay to listen to Sean Barrett read a recipe book frankly. He brings any story to life.
"Not what I was looking for..."
Not what I was looking for in a story. There were parts I really enjoyed, I just didn't care for the overall story. Just ok for me. I will give the author one more try.
"Decent Pulp"
Both of the books by Herbert I've listened have been very stock material, which while enjoyable, does not seem to add anything to the genre.
"Not What I Expect"
I thought that this story was going to be more like the movie. I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't. It was not what I expected but was worth it!
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I found this brilliant tale to be very unique in how the plot was constructed.
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"Well written thriller"
James Herbert let's all the thrills and chills out...I may have been listening, but still had to turn on the lights and check under bed and closets...
Mu favorites are paranormal, supernatural, post-apocalyptic, and horror!
"I lost interest"
This book has some creepy and interesting ideas, but it really fell short. The story did not pull me in and I lost interest rather quickly. Every once in a while, something interesting happened, but overall something was missing. I did not care what happened to the characters and could barely get myself to pay attention to the last chapter - no matter how many times I replayed it and tried to tune in. I love horror, but it must grip the reader and not let go! This book was a disappointment for me.
"Great stuff"
My most read book in physical form. Now collecting all James Herbert's books on Audible. First read this in my early teens. Love it. Brilliantly read by Sean Barret.
"Not a foggy fog"
This is currently in my top 10 audiobooks.
Other than the hero, there were many characters that I warmed to but one who stood out above the rest was young Mavis. Having been left by her lover and childhood friend, Ronnie, she feels she has no where to turn, except to end it all.
I felt Sean Barrett read many of the roles very well. The changes in his voice, even in duologues the difference in characters stood out.
There are many scenes of The Fog, and the characters' stories that you can't help but want to reach out to but, one of the funniest scenes I have read in any book is the one with Edward Smallwood and the policeman.
The whole layout of The Fog gives an air of mystery. Long before the earthquake strikes releasing the mysterious gas that would eventually take out the south of England town by town. Is there no stopping The Fog?
"First Ash"
Typical James Herbert, gripping and enthralling. Very easy to become involved with David Ash and to feel his emotions. Brilliant, fast paced ghost story with twists.
"Old but good"
Gripping story that mad me drag out my car journeys to keep listening, some drives were in the evening fog so added to the experience.
Runs along at the same pace as other Herbert books, building the suspense brilliantly. As always builds the characters well.
Kept the suspense going with a good performance and handled the many characters well. Giving the main character a true voice and personality
"WARNING contains extreme violence"
Well written but too much graphic violence for my taste . Should be classified as horror story.
"A book that I'll be deleting from my library."
Judging by the reviews this book and the author are obviously very popular. I just found it unnecessarily crude, this is my opinion. I wasn't expecting an Enid Blyton story but some parts of The Fog are just sick. There wasn't a need for such graphic sexual and violent descriptions in order to carry the story.
The narrator does his job very well, clearly spoken, can't fault him. That said, I will be deleting this recording. These recordings really should have some type of rating as I would recommend it aught to be an 18+.
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Q They just activated the toll lanes on The 110 in Los Angeles, as a bill for my daughter's violation will attest. If I get a SoCal FasTrak transponder, will it work in Northern California for bridges and the toll lane on Interstate 680?
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A Sure will. Southern California FasTrak tags will work on Bay Area bridges and express lanes.
Q The L.A. express lanes are going to be using cameras for toll enforcement. If they can use cameras down there, why can't we use them up here on our express lanes? Will future express lanes on 101, 85, 237, 880, etc., have cameras for toll enforcement?
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A Eventually, yes. Look for cameras for toll enforcement on the next generation of Bay Area express lanes including segments on Interstates 80, 680 and 880, which are slated to open in 2015. And it's possible the existing toll lanes on 237 and 680 could get cameras about the same time.
Q I heard that the FasTrak devices in Los Angeles have a switch that drivers can use to indicate how many people are inside their cars. Is that true? If so, that would make it far easier for carpoolers who no longer would have to cover up their transponders to avoid paying a toll.
Diane Eastman
A It's true, and the adjustable-dial FasTrak tags like those in L.A. could be available in the Bay Area by 2015.
Q Dear Savior: When I travel the HOV/Express Lanes with a passenger on I-680, I am not obliged to use or have a FasTrak. However, if I wish to use the new express lanes with a passenger in Southern California on the 110, I am obliged to have a new FasTrak programmed for one, two or three passengers. Why this difference, and is it possible that I can be charged on my FasTrak account even if I am with a passenger in Southern California? I travel both roads frequently and would appreciate an explanation.
Tony Nespole
Monte Sereno
A Yes, you can and will be charged if you do not have a Southern California version transponder down there. The operators of the express lanes in Los Angeles decided to require all users to have FasTrak transponders to make it easier to enforce the lanes and also keep track of carpool use.
The only way that a carpooler can get toll-free passage in Los Angeles is by using a switchable transponder set to the appropriate number of occupants. Otherwise, you pay the toll.
Under state law, one transponder can be used on all toll facilities across the state. So the switchable transponder can be used in toll lanes in the Bay Area.
However, it will be read like a regular transponder, so it still needs to be shielded when carpooling on the Bay Area express lanes, and setting the switch to 2 or 3 will not make a difference when using it on the carpool lanes at the toll bridges.
Q I read about how non-FasTrak drivers enter into the FasTrak lanes to speed up their drive across the Bay Bridge and slow us paying FasTrak users down, then exiting into the cash lanes.
One real way to address this issue is to have more signs way ahead of the toll areas stating that FasTrak has cameras facing these lanes and if caught exiting the FasTrak lanes without having a transponder will take photos of your license number and that driver.
Davin Wong
A Not going to happen. The cameras on our bridges are only used to capture license plate numbers of toll evaders and are not set up to catch late-lane changers.
Q Several times we've crossed a bridge, the FasTrak device didn't beep, and nothing registered on the screen as we passed by. I thought the battery had died, but when I checked my account online, I saw all of the charges. I thought maybe they were just getting my license when we went by and charging us. But over and over again?
Laura Trinies
A If you use FasTrak and the transponder isn't read, cameras will capture your license plate number and your account will be charged. We have three cars on our FasTrak account and one transponder, and we correctly get charged when any one of our vehicles crosses a bridge, transponder or not.
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The adventures continue this December...
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Ratchet and Clank are known for overpowered weapons, ingenious gadgets, interstellar exploration, and outrageous humor. Ratchet, one of the last Lombaxes in the galaxy, is an impulsive wrench-wielding intergalactic tinkerer and Clank is his logical and witty robotic partner.
With the help of self-proclaimed "hero" Captain Qwark, Ratchet and Clank have defeated many of the universe's most vile villains. In their latest caper, they face an old nemesis, the diabolical Dr. Nefarious, who seeks to control time. After Clank's disappearance, Ratchet races to rescue his best friend. As they attempt to reunite and save the universe they discover that Clank's capture is just the beginning of Nefarious's latest diabolical plot.
This new series of action figures from DC Unlimited will include (no photos):
- Holo-Armor Ratchet with Clank - 4.5" h (Ratchet), 2.75" h (Clank)
- Azimuth with Orvus - 5.6" h (Azimuth), 2.5" h (Orvus)
- Smuggler - 7" h
- Rusty Pete - 7.5" h
Each figure features multiple points of articulation. On sale December 1, 2010.


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To help class members understand the power that comes from studying and teaching the doctrines of the gospel, which are found in the scriptures and the teachings of latter-day prophets.
Note to the Teacher
As you prepare to teach this lesson, pray for guidance to teach effectively from the scriptures and the teachings of latter-day prophets. As prompted by the Holy Ghost, talk about the effect the doctrines of the gospel have had in your life as you have studied and taught them.
Prayerfully study the scripture passages in this lesson. Seek to apply them to the purpose of the lesson.
Study the section in this book titled "Teach the Doctrine" (pages 49–59) and the following in the "Gospel Teaching and Leadership" section of the Church Handbook of Instructions: "Teach the Saving Doctrines and Ordinances of the Gospel" (page 301), "Teach from the Scriptures and the Teachings of Latter-day Prophets" (page 302), and "Use Church-Approved Lesson Materials" (page 304).
Invite a class member or another member of the ward to come to class prepared to talk about how learning a specific doctrine of the gospel has influenced his or her life.
If current Church-produced lesson manuals are available, bring a few of them to class.
Before class, write the following on the chalkboard:
"I give unto you a commandment that you shall teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom" (D&C 88:77).
How does learning the doctrine of the kingdom affect us?
How is learning true doctrine different from learning other things?
Suggested Lesson Development
The Lord has commanded us to "teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom." The doctrine can have a powerful effect on our minds and hearts.
Chalkboard and Scripture Discussion
Direct class members' attention to the scripture and questions that you have written on the chalkboard (see "Preparation," item 5).
Explain that in the scripture written on the chalkboard, the phrase "doctrine of the kingdom" refers to the revealed truths of the gospel.
Direct class members' attention to the questions that you have written on the chalkboard. Before asking class members to discuss the questions, invite them to read the following scripture passages aloud:
Enos 1:1–4. (The doctrines of the gospel sink deep into our hearts and lead us to humble ourselves before God.)
Alma 31:5. (The word of God leads people to do good and has a "powerful effect" on the mind.)
Alma 32:28. (The word of God enlarges our souls, enlightens our understanding, and becomes delicious to us.)
Joseph Smith—History 1:11–12. (The word of God comes "with … power to the heart.")
Ask class members to discuss the questions on the chalkboard.
Class Member Presentation
Invite the assigned class member or other member of the ward to talk about how learning a specific doctrine of the gospel has influenced his or her life.
We should focus our teaching on the doctrine.
Case Study
Ask class members to imagine that they are members of a Young Men, Young Women, or Sunday School presidency. A teacher in their organization says to them, "When I teach the youth I spend a lot of class time talking about things like sports, dating, and movies. I feel like class members will lose interest if I spend too much time teaching from the scriptures."
Discussion and Quotations
What counsel could you give to help this person teach the doctrine from the scriptures?
As part of this discussion, invite three different class members to read the statements below. Emphasize the importance of teaching the word of God to Church members of all ages.
We should ensure that we teach correct doctrine.
Quotations and Discussion
Read the following statement by President Marion G. Romney:
"When I drink from a spring I like to get the water where it comes out of the ground, not down the stream after the cattle have waded in it. … I appreciate other people's interpretation, but when it comes to the gospel we ought to be acquainted with what the Lord says" (address to religious educators, 13 Apr. 1973; quoted by J. Richard Clarke in Conference Report, Oct. 1982, 19; or Ensign, Nov. 1982, 15).
To what sources should we turn to help those we teach "be acquainted with what the Lord says"? (Answers should include the scriptures and the teachings of latter-day prophets.)
How can we ensure that we are teaching correct doctrine?
As part of this discussion, have class members read Doctrine and Covenants 42:12–13 and D&C 52:9. Emphasize that we can ensure that we are teaching correct doctrine by being consistent with the scriptures and the teachings of latter-day prophets. Invite a class member to read the following statement by President Spencer W. Kimball:
"No one has the right to give his own private interpretations when he has been invited to teach in the organizations of the Church; he is a guest, … and those whom he teaches are justified in assuming that, having been chosen and sustained in the proper order, he represents the Church and the things which he teaches are approved by the Church" (The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, ed. Edward L. Kimball [1982], 532–33).
If you have brought current Church-produced lesson manuals to class, display them now.
Point out that Church-produced manuals contain suggestions for application questions, activities, and audiovisual materials that help us focus our teaching on the scriptures and the words of latter-day prophets.
The Lord promises us great blessings as we diligently learn and teach His doctrine.
Point out that we must study the doctrines of the gospel before we can teach them effectively. Then read the following statement by President Spencer W. Kimball:
"It is a common thing to have a few passages of scripture at our disposal, floating in our minds, as it were, and thus to have the illusion that we know a great deal about the gospel. In this sense, having a little knowledge can be a problem indeed. I am convinced that each of us, at some time in our lives, must discover the scriptures for ourselves—and not just discover them once, but rediscover them again and again" ("How Rare a Possession—the Scriptures!" Ensign, Sept. 1976, 4).
Chalkboard and Scripture Discussion
Erase the chalkboard, and draw the following chart. Explain that the chart will show the Lord's promises to teachers who "rediscover [the scriptures] again and again." Ask class members to copy the chart in their notebooks. (Do not have them turn to this page in their books.)
Have class members read the scripture passages outlined in the chart. After each passage is read, ask class members to identify things we can do and blessings that we will receive as a result of those actions. Write their insights in the appropriate columns. Encourage class members to write these insights in their notebooks. Some possible answers are given in the following chart.
Ask class members to write in their notebooks one specific thing they will do to follow the counsel in these scripture passages. Also, ask them to write about how they feel this action will help them receive the Lord's blessings in their responsibilities to teach.
As prompted by the Spirit, testify of the power that comes from studying and teaching the doctrines of the gospel.
Encourage class members to:
Study the scriptures diligently every day. (You may want to encourage them to read
"Developing a Personal Plan for Studying the Gospel," pages 6–17 in this book.)
In connection with the notebook assignment during the lesson, strive to do one thing in the coming week to improve their personal gospel study. Write about their progress related to this goal.
Review the principles taught in this lesson by studying the section in this book titled "Teach the Doctrine" (pages 49–59).


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Discussion in 'Android Devices' started by RoboMonkey, Oct 20, 2011.
I think we've gotten all the new cool phones on Sprint we're going to get this year.
Please please Sprint, pick up the Galaxy Nexus!
I totally agree. I don't think Sprint is getting any more super phones for the rest of the year. They're cooking something up for 2012. While I would love to get the new Nexus its probably going to be too little too late by the time Sprint gets it. I'm looking forward to the Galaxy S lll or the new EVO. Both with LTE. My upgrade is next year. This is going to be interesting.
Sprint Announces the HTC EVO Design 4G
Sprint just announced the new HTC EVO Desing 4G. This a new model after the original HTC EVO 4G. The new Design will feature WiMax 4G speeds, a 4″ qHD device with Android 2.3, HTC Sense, a 1.2GHz processor, a 5 megapixel camera, HD video, a front-facing camera. The box includes a 8GB microSD card.
The new HTC EVO Design 4G will come this October 23rd for $100.00
1 word...Yuck
HTC EVO Design 4G Unboxing - YouTube
No kickstand!
And a 4.0" screen.
They're gonna have to do better than that if they want my money.
I read the press release of the HTC EVO Design 4G and it is not meant to be a successor to the HTC EVO series. It's more of a budget phone. It's $100, has less RAM than the 3D but more than the original 4G, slightly smaller screen, and less powerful camera than the original 4G and the 3D.
I'm not interested in updating to a successor until LTE rolls out. WiMax is a dead-end technology that may not even be available in a couple of years. I hardly ever have 4g available, and I'm in Southern California. I still love my EVO, but I'm in no hurry for a successor. I only wish it had more system memory.
Same here. I'm waiting for LTE.
I am a "non-power user" and I do not have access to Sprint WiMax (except in Sprint stores). Luv the EVO, except for the limited internal memory. I, hopefully, will await the next generation of phones with LTE and hopefully more internal memory plus a faster chip.
As a former owner of a EVO 4G, and previous owner of the EVO 3D, the Motorola Photon is a kickass phone. Of course it does not have Sense, but never the less, it is a very stable, very fast phone. I love the Photon as much if not more than I did my EVO 4G and I really don't miss Sense at all.
The battery life on the Photon is superior to any Android phone I have ever used.
The radio signal is way more powerful than any previous phone I ever had on Sprint's network. Places where I used to roam, I no longer do.
The external speaker is even better than the EVO 4G, one place where the 3D fails completely.
How is the screen vs the E4GT?
Ill wait til the actually upgrade the EVO maybe next year =/...
Thats like EVOs little sister
Hate to say it, but the iPhone5 with LTE will probably be my next phone. Assuming this unicorn appears next summer.
Yeap, there is a replacement... iPhone 4s
how is the ip4s better than the EVO?
Dual core, loads of ram and internal memory.
Thats about it, everything else is poop.
2-Extremely fast graphics on the 4s... Games and videos are amazing.
3-Apps run faster..
4-From shutdown, the iPhone4s boots up in 30 secs... Evo more like 2 mins...
5-How about battery life? EVO has none. iPhone 4s lasts all day..
6-Camera and camcorder on the EVO are a pile of dawg poop... If you don't have perfect daylight, the pics are horrible... The iPhone 4 with 5mp took better pics than my EVO. Now with 8mp and a new cam on the iPhone 4s.. Fogetaboutit!!!
7-Screen... Give the EVO the size advantage here but that is it. I am already used to the iPhone 4s screen... Retina display has better resolution and it's especially better outdoors in bright sunshine. I could barely see my display outdoors...
8-Annoying re-boots.
9- Lousy memory... I had maybe 25-30 apps and it was always giving me the low memory warning...
10- iOS apps have a more refined finished edge to them.(not an EVO thing, more Android)
11-Only thing iOS does not have is a decent navi app... Or at least I have not found one... The Navigation app on the EVO was amazing.
12- Did I say annoying reboots?
I enjoyed my EVO, but it ain't no iPhone....... Fire away!!!!!!!
Fanboi forum?
Ive never had reboot issues as a matter of fact ive never had any issues other than the update that broke some apps. Ive been rooted and not rooted with realy no problems. Not saying they dont exist I have a newer evo with hardware ver 4. Not sure if that is why I know most have 2 or 3.
2 of my daughters have switched from the Iphones 1 to the evo and the other to the photon and both said they will never go back.
I had the GE4GT for about a week, but it's just a little too big.
Other than that it was a great phone, super fast boot up time and the screen was just sweet!
So if they made a 4/4.3 Galaxy phone on Sprint I'd get it (not the nexus) I like touchwiz.
I'm a firm believer in "To each their own"
but keep in mind the Evo 4g was released 18 months ago. That is years in the world of technology.
My biggest beef with the iphone is,
1) you can't remove the battery
2) you have to pay for more internal space when with an Android I go and buy an sd card for alot less.
3) The iphone is about 1/4" smaller than the Evo in both length and width yet the screen is about 3/4" smaller? 4.3" to 3.5" Poor use of real estate in my opinion.
4) I hate itunes. When I last used it I couldn't connect to an external drive on my P.C. My P.C. is 8 years old with a 40gb harddrive. I use a 1TB external for files.
And it should be faster. It's new compared to an 18 month old design.
Just my thoughts. I do wonder why someone would buy an iphone and then hang out at an Android forum though.
How about a comparison of an Android phone that was released at the same time as the iPhone 4s. You tell me what one you want?
I don't know if there is a true successor to the evo 4g coming anytime soon. If there is I hope it's built by htc and called evo 2. I hope it is spec'd out exactly like the samsung galaxy note and maybe come with a quad core processor. in my humble opinion that would make it true successor to the original EVO.
I'm in Eastern Wa and 4G has been getting slower. It was pretty good here to staryt with, but not now.To be honest the only time I really use $G is on updates.


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Project Runway's Lone Wolf
Some people are good at working in groups. Others? Not so much. To stand out from the pack of designers in Project Runway's 11th season — the first ever dedicated solely to team challenges — Michelle Lesniak Franklin trusted her own instincts, and won.
No one saw it coming. As part of a team, Michelle Lesniak Franklin's individuality and edgy point of view were completely lost on Project Runway's judges. Each week she found herself among the lowest-scoring group. "I couldn't catch a break," she says. "You switch teams, and then that team crashes and burns? It felt like the world was conspiring to not let me win — like I had kicked a bunny in my past life and it was coming back to haunt me." That frustration proved vital to Lesniak Franklin's triumph at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week last February. "Basically, I was a lone wolf," she says of the inspiration behind her winning collection. "I had one last chance to make a kill, survive the winter, and make it in the industry." Indeed, her bleeding-heart knit sweater slaughtered the competition." Her designs were smart and thoughtful," says judge and MC Creative Director Nina Garcia, who at one point questioned the 34-year-old Portland, Oregon, native's "'80s hair-metal" taste. "Once she was left to work on her own, her perspective as a designer became crystal clear."
Another thing that Lesniak Franklin wants to make clear: "I totally work well with others," she says. Back at home in Portland, her next step is to hire a staff for her clothing line, Au, so-named for the chemical symbol of gold. Her fondest Runway memories: "Late at night when the cameras were off and it was just us girls in our apartment, we'd laugh and make fun of each other and do impersonations. Patricia [Michaels] does an incredible Daniel [Esquivel]. I don't think I've ever giggled so much." Despite being held back by teamwork in the beginning, Lesniak Franklin can't deny the powerful bonds that resulted. "We're definitely a much closer season by far," she says. "We all talk to each other — some of the designers I talk to on a daily basis. We're close, like family." In the end, a leader is nothing without her pack.


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The names of four famous people have been scrambled. They are: an explorer, a Hollywood actor/actress, a sports figure, and a world leader (though not necessarily in that order). Who are they?
1) find, name large land
2) no, I marry ol' men
3) only a Brit
4) server itch
Answer1) Ferdinand Magellan (Portuguese explorer, commanded the first voyage to circumnavigate the world, killed in the Philippines)
2) Marilyn Monroe (Hollywood actress)
3) Tony Blair (British prime minister)
4) Chris Evert (tennis player, 18 career Grand Slam singles championships)
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AU Commemorates 70th Anniversary of the Rescue of Bulgaria's Jews
American University and the Embassy of Bulgaria will present a special screening of The Optimists: The Story of the Rescue of the Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust with Her Excellency Elena Poptodorova, Bulgarian Ambassador to the United States, and the film's director, Jacky Comforty, on Thursday, November 13, at 7:00 p.m. in Mary Graydon Center Room 5.
The Optimists tells the dramatic story of Christians and Muslims from all walks of life who acted individually and together to foil the Nazis' plans to send Bulgaria's Jews to concentration camps. Bulgaria's experience offers valuable insight into how people can build bridges between communities of different ethnic and religious backgrounds and, in so doing, defend human and civil rights.
Ambassador Poptodorova notes that the film is "an illustration of one timeless example of selflessness and civility.… A truly unique act of valor in the dark history of WWII, shrouded in secrecy during the Cold War era…. While Hitler was imposing his Final Solution all over Europe, Bulgarians did what was deemed unthinkable under the circumstances of the time – they preserved the entire 50,000-strong Jewish population of 'old' Bulgaria, saving it from certain death." The Bulgarian Jewish community, which was spared the fate of most of Europe's Jews, is descended from the Jews of medieval Spain.
The Embassy of Bulgaria is partnering with the Center for Israel Studies, Jewish Studies Program and AU Hillel to present the film at American University as one of a series of events throughout the United States commemorating the 70th anniversary of the rescue. AU Hillel brought 18 students to Bulgaria last spring to spend time with the small but inspiring Jewish community in that country. "Our students found it tremendously meaningful to learn about the rescue of the Bulgarian Jews, and I know that they're excited for every opportunity to share that story with our AU community," said AU Hillel Executive Director Jason Benkendorf.
Since its release The Optimists has been feted with numerous awards including: Co-Winner of the Peace Prize, Berlin International Film Festival; First Prize for "Documenting the Jewish Experience," Jerusalem International Film Festival; Winner, CINE Golden Eagle; and Best Documentary, Hope and Dreams Film Festival.


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Designing and delivering high performing public facilities for people and services to thrive.
Leading, inspiring, and supporting our communities toward a healthy waste-free future.
Providing sustainable water supplies and healthy watersheds while reducing flood risk for our communities.
Providing safe, clean, efficient transportation choices and rights-of-way to enhance mobility and quality of life.
Helping people build their dreams and ensuring safe and healthy homes and communities.
Maintaining a highly trained and equipped workforce to respond to and recover from daily incidents, local emergencies, and major disasters.


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(Note: This is the November 2011 installment in a monthly series of guest posts by uber-fit Montreal mother of two Carrie Campbell.)
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Obsession versus healthy consideration.
Where do you lie on this spectrum?
Diet and exercise has become an unhealthy obsession for most people. Obsession can lead to multiple things that don't necessarily fall into the category of eating disorders.
Are you obsessed?
Do you beat yourself up for days after missing a workout?
Do you feel guilt that riddles you long after having an "off" meal?
Do you workout three times a day … lifting, cardio and then and extra bout of cardio "just in case"?
Do you order a Pumpkin Spice Latte but then make sure you get to the gym after to "work it off"?
Do you want to go to the gym but are so depressed about your body that you don't bother, opting instead to sit at home and binge in front of the TV?
Do you train for weeks on end without any time for recovery?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, I hate to break it to you but you likely are already flirting with an obsession over diet and exercise.
Believe me when I tell you that I used to experience similar emotions. I travelled the journey that has brought me to the place of healthy; it doesn't happen over night and requires self-reflection and growth.
Ever ask yourself, "Is it really supposed to be this hard?" as you are trying to get back into shape again?
The simple answer is, no, it's not.
With a commitment to healthy eating and an active lifestyle, it really isn't that hard.
A realization that has personally smacked me square in the jaw recently. After retiring from fitness competing and embarking on a new pathway of dance while maintaining the regime of exercising regularly and more importantly eating a truly balanced diet, I have realized that it isn't hard.
It is a simple commitment to yourself. Deciding what you want and then just doing it.
So maybe before you trudge off to the gym in misery today or spend thirty minutes pondering whether you really want that Pumpkin Spice Latte, you should take time to assess what does a healthy diet and exercise lifestyle look like for you.
Then simply commit to it.
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On Language
Dreaming in WelshBy Pamela Petro
It's pronounced "here-eyeth" (roll the "r") and it's a Welsh word. It has no exact cognate in English. The best we can do is "homesickness," but that's like the difference between hardwood and laminate. Homesickness is hiraeth-lite. A quick history lesson is a good idea before a definition: in 1282 Wales became the first colony of the English empire. Because England eventually ruled half the globe, we all know its first colony by the name the colonizers gave it: Wales, which means "Place of the Others," or "Place of the Romanized Foreigners."
So that's how the Welsh—the original Britons—became "foreigners" on their own island. Talk about a semantic insult. To Welsh speakers Wales is Cymru (pronounced Kum-ree): home of the Cymry, or fellow countrymen. But not too many schoolkids outside Llandysul know that. Arthur—the once-breathing chieftain, not Merlin' s once-and-future pal—lived around the time the name "Wales" stuck, in the sixth century. He tried to hold back the English (really the Saxons) and failed. Then in 1282 Llywelyn failed too. He was the last Welsh-born Prince of Wales, aptly named The Last, and he was killed in battle by soldiers of Edward I. After that Wales became a subject state. Since then time's centrifuge has spun it to the margins of history. Wales is a poor, rural place of mountains and ribboning hills with empty underground pockets where its coal used to be, but which, miraculously, has clung to its birthright language. Twenty years ago Welsh was spoken by eighteen percent of the population, mainly elderly folk in isolated areas. Today twenty-two percent speak it, including a burgeoning segment of young professionals who've helped create things like Gweplyfr (Facebook) and Twitr (Twitter).


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Gomez, McCann move on from confrontation
MILWAUKEE -- Yankees catcher Brian McCann and Brewers outfielder Carlos Gomez met on the field at Miller Park early Friday afternoon to hug it out.
They last met under very different circumstances, in a confrontation near home plate at Turner Field last Sept. 25. Gomez had homered off Braves starter Paul Maholm, and, still steaming about a Maholm fastball that hit his knee earlier in the season, jawed with the Braves pitcher all the way around the bases. McCann confronted Gomez about 10 feet up the third-base line, leading to a rare home run on which the batter never touched home plate.
The two had much kinder words Friday, according to Gomez.
"I go outside and he was hitting, and he said, 'Hey, my man!' I come, talk to him, and he says, 'No hard feelings,'" Gomez said. "I said, 'Neither on my side. You did your job, I feel like it was necessary to do this. I didn't mean to disrespect the Braves. [It was not to] you, personally. I wanted to send a message to Maholm, just to him. … It's in the past. I respect you and I like to see you play because you're the one who played the game right, protect your teammates. I love watching you play. So just have fun today.'
"He said, 'Yeah, yeah, I'm the same way. I like to see you play. I think you're an awesome guy and you did the right thing after the game [by showing] respect and not going crazy. We respect that. I think it's over.'
"He gave me a hug. I gave him a hug. Everything is past."
McCann expressed a similar sentiment after a 5-3 Yankees win.
"There's no hard feelings between me and him," he said. "We shook each other's hands before the game and I told him I respect him as a ballplayer. I think he's great. He's a perennial All-Star in this game. He plays the game hard."
Adam McCalvy is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brew Beat, and follow him on Twitter at @AdamMcCalvy. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Candy Challenge ILanguage brain teasers are those that involve the English language. You need to think about and manipulate words and letters.
There are 4 clues below. Each clue is related to a type of candy. You have to try to figure out what each candy is. Good luck!
1. The average worker loves this day.
2. When actors or actresses get a little break.
3. Think of the 4th planet from the sun.
4. Also referred to as 'geeks'.
Answer1. Pay Day
2. Take 5
3. Mars Bar
4. Nerds
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