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The following holidays are observed as official holidays:
The additional holiday is to be declared by the President of the university. This holiday may or may not be on the same day as the calendar holiday. Payment for the above university holidays will be granted on a prorated basis dependent upon the part-time employee's total number of hours worked during the preceding 30 days (or nearest 30 days tracked in the Human Resources Information System) assuming the employee has been employed at least 30 calendar days immediately preceding the holiday. The employee must be scheduled to work regularly at least 20 hours per week to qualify for holiday pay. In addition, during the week of the designated holiday, the part-time employee has to be in pay status for 20 hours (including holiday pay). Thus, in order for part-time employees to receive holiday pay, the following must happen:
Requirement: If the employee doesn't work enough hours in combination with the prorated amount for holiday pay to reach the 20 hours, available sick leave and/or vacation may be used to remain in pay status. In order to earn vacation and sick leave, a part-time employee must be employed for at least two years. Any corrections regarding holiday pay will be made on the employee's next regular paycheck. If an employee terminates employment, no pay will be received for holidays occurring after the last day worked even though the holidays fall within the period of the employee's projected terminal vacation leave if any. Regular, part-time employees who are normally scheduled to work between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM on the day(s) the university closes early prior to certain holidays will not suffer a loss of earnings due to the early closing. Because of the unusual schedule followed by Residence Halls Dining Service (RHDS), this procedure does NOT apply to RHDS regular, part-time staff personnel. Part-time staff personnel employees working in Residence Halls Dining Service or University Banquet and Catering or University Food Court should check with their supervisors regarding holiday pay practices in those three areas.

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text: Audio-Visual Support For Departments The Event & Conference Services Office hires and trains a group of Drexel University students to assist with audio visual support for University City Main Campus events. Any organization that has an event on the University City Main Campus can utilize this audio-visual support service at a fraction of the cost of hiring an external sound company. How do I request support? First, you must be sure to reserve your event space with the Event & Conference Services Office. Submit the Audio-Visual Support Request Form [PDF] to the Event & Conference Services Office ten (10) business days prior to the proposed event. This is to ensure sufficient processing time for the services needed. Requests submitted five (5) business days or less, will be assessed a service fee or may not be accommodated. Contact the Technical Operation Manager at 215-895-1330 two (2) days prior to your event to confirm arrangements. NOTE: audio-visual requests are accepted on a first-come-first-served basis as equipment and technicians are available. Why Should I use Event Services Audio-Visual Support? The combination of the members' professionalism and our modern equipment make the Event & Conference Services Audio Support a respected group on the university campus. Most importantly, the technicians are less expensive than an outside company, but they still provide the excellent service and results of a professional sound company. How much will this service cost? The Event & Conference Services Office provides affordable packages to meet the needs of most campus events. For special event needs, a consultation with the Manager of Technical Operations will be needed and a cost estimate can be provided. Package rates are for equipment only and do not include the required technicians needed to support each package. For more information, please contact our Manager of Technical Operations at 215.895.1330.


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Publications: Boyd, Davina
Journal Article
Boyd, D., Buizer, M., Schibeci, R. and Baudains, C. (2015) Prompting transdisciplinary research: Promising futures for using the performance metaphor in research. Futures, 65 . pp. 175-184.
Davison, A., Brown, P., Pharo, E., Warr, K., McGregor, H., Terkes, S., Boyd, D. and Abuodha, P. (2014) Distributed leadership: Building capacity for interdisciplinary climate change teaching at four universities. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 15 (1). pp. 98-110.
Boyd, D., Phillips, R. and Ho, G. (2008) Developing Indonesian capacity in water and sanitation: lessons learned and the constraints associated with challenging convention. The International Journal of Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, 4 (1). pp. 129-138.
Conference Paper
Schibeci, R.A., Boyd, D., Buizer, M. and Baudains, C. (2012) Inspiring a nation to lead the world in science through public engagement? The role of STEM research centres. In: 12th International Public Communication of Science and Technology Conference, 18 - 20 April, Florence, Italy
Book Chapter
Boyd, D., Dallas, S., Ho, G., Phillips, R., Wibisono, G. and Wahyuniati, E. (2009) Developing Indonesian capacity in sanitation: Constructed wetlands for the treatment of wastewater. In: Nair, J., Furedy, C., Hoysala, C. and Doelle, H., (eds.) Technologies and Management for Sustainable Biosystems. Nova Science Publisher, New York, pp. 235-243.
Boyd, Davina (2009) A framework for capacity development: closing the gap between theory and practice. PhD thesis, Murdoch University.


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3 Charmers of New Orleans Sun. Aug 4
Castle Comedy Theatre
Sunday, August 4, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
Hey folks - we just added this show on Sunday August 4 at 6pm.
They are back!
If you love New Orleans, you will LOVE this show!The 3 Charmers of New Orleans stages stand-up comedy along with skits that will take an audience through the trials that New Orleans is having to overcome, and mixes it with the joy of being able to still call their city home. This journey of New Orleans is 90 minutes, and within this time audiences will come to love these ladies! Starring: Becky Allen, Jodi Borrello & Amanda Hebert. Special guest: Gina Gomez McGuiness.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Yes. If you would be so kind. If you are having trouble printing be sure to bring a picture ID with the same name as the ticket(s) are purchased under.
Do I check-in with the box office if I purchased my tickets online?
We ask that you do so that you can receive your bar credit/drink coupon. We will have this available for you under your First & Last name.
What is the bar credit?
This is of no cash value. When you arrive at the theatre we will give you a 'drink' coupon, and this coupon is good for up to $5.00 at the bar.
What time does the Castle Theatre open?
The doors open at 5PM. The show begins at 6PM.
Are the seats reserved?
Only for groups of 10 or more. Call us (504) 287-4707 if you have a large group, and we will accommodate you. Otherwise it is General Admission. I have to say - there is not a bad seat in the house - PROMISE!
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
For this show 18 and older.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Free parking across from The Castle Theatre on Williams Blvd.
What can/can't I bring to the event?
We have a full service cash bar. So please don't sneak anything in. We're all adults here - ha!
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
You can call us - we are old school and actually have a land line (504) 287-4707.
What is the refund policy?
No refunds. Unless there is a hurricane.
When & Where
The Castle Theatre
501 Williams Blvd
Sunday, August 4, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CDT)
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Castle Comedy Theatre
501 Williams Blvd. * (504) 287-4707 * Historic Rivertown in Kenner, LA
Join us for A Seriously Funny Night Out. Sharp, witty, talented, FUNNY national/local stand up comedians take intimate 90 seat theatre stage. The Castle theatre is a classic setting for Live theatre. Free parking. Top shelf bar. 18 + older. Tickets $5 -$25.


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The Daruma, >a symbol of perseverance and good luck, resembles Bodhidharma (called Ta-mo by the Chinese), an ancient Indian Buddhist monk who is credited with founding Zen. In the year A.D. 520 he returned to Lo-yang and sat before a wall meditating for nine years, where demons of both sexes continually taunted him. As the result of his long sit-in, Daruma lost the use of his legs. He also has no eyelids because once he was heedless enough to fall asleep; so upon waking he cut them off and threw them on the ground, where they became the Tea tree. The saying nanakorobi yaoki - "you fall seven times, you get up eight" refers to the Daruma's roly-poly shape and signifies perseverance and patience.
Daruma is traditionally used when someone starts a new business, takes exams, and participates in races, or at the beginning of a New Year. Paint the left eye in at the beginning of a wish or resolution and paint the right eye when it comes true or is complete. It is weighted at the bottom so that it will always return to an upright position when tipped over. Gold kanji framing the face say kin-un/sho-rai or "money is coming." The large gold kanji character fuku stands for prosperity and the eyebrows and mustache/beard are drawn as stylized cranes and turtles, representing longevity and good luck.


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Significant unmet medical needs remain in liver transplantation. Calcineurin inhibitors (CNI), such as tacrolimus, are part of the standard-of-care treatment regimen for immunosuppression in liver transplantation, but they can contribute to complications, including impaired renal function.2,3
"In this study, patients treated with RAD001 plus reduced tacrolimus showed superior differences in renal function, compared to the tacrolimus control group, as early as one month after the introduction of RAD001, with no apparent decline over the one-year study period," said John Fung, M.D., Ph.D., director, Transplantation Center, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio. "Despite early and reduced tacrolimus exposure, we did not see any compromise in the control of rejection, and that is very encouraging."
This study includes two sets of endpoints. The original study protocol included two co-primary endpoints, which were composite efficacy failure (defined as graft loss, death or lost-to-follow-up) and renal function measured by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) based on the four-variable Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD4) equation at 12 months after liver transplantation.4 The study protocol was amended when enrollment into the RAD001 with tacrolimus withdrawal arm was prematurely halted due to a higher incidence of treated biopsy-proven acute rejection (tBPAR) episodes and adverse events leading to treatment discontinuation (45 events), clustered around the time of tacrolimus elimination (at four months post randomization).1 When the protocol was amended, composite efficacy failure, defined as tBPAR, graft loss or death, became the primary efficacy endpoint and renal function became the key secondary endpoint.1
These published results are from the amended protocol and show that the study met the primary endpoint, which was the composite efficacy failure rate of treated biopsy-proven acute rejection (tBPAR), graft loss or death.1 The composite efficacy failure rate in the RAD001 plus reduced-exposure tacrolimus group was lower compared to the control group at month 12.1 The results showed non-inferiority (against the non-inferiority margin of 12%) for the RAD001 plus reduced-exposure tacrolimus group as compared to the tacrolimus control group.1 In addition, the study met the key secondary endpoint, demonstrating non-inferiority in change in renal function. Testing was done for superiority, measured by significant changes in renal function, one month after starting RAD001 plus reduced tacrolimus, with sustained improvement to month 12, compared to standard-exposure tacrolimus.1
"Novartis shaped the landscape of transplant medicines more than 25 years ago, and we continue to study innovative treatment approaches that reflect the evolving needs of transplant patients today," said Usman Azam, M.D., Head of U.S. Medical & Chief Scientific Officer, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. "This Phase III study with RAD001 underscores our ongoing commitment, as results suggest a promising immunosuppressive strategy for patients who have had a liver transplant and are susceptible to the effects of immunosuppressive agents, including damage to the kidneys."
Antigen-activated T cells play a key role in transplant rejection by recognizing foreign substances and multiplying in an attempt to protect the body. RAD001 acts as an immunosuppressant by binding to a protein called mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) and preventing the proliferation of these antigen-activated T cells. Immunosuppressants of the mTOR inhibitor class, including RAD001, act synergistically with CNIs, offering an opportunity to potentially lower CNI exposure.5
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the filing for RAD001 for the prevention of organ rejection in adult liver transplant patients, and a decision is expected by Q4 2012. This study was first presented as a scientific poster at the 62nd Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) in San Francisco, California in November 2011. The data were also presented earlier this year at the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS) 18th Annual International Congress in San Francisco in May, as well as the American Transplant Congress (ATC) 2012 Annual Meeting in Boston in June.
Study Details
RAD001 Plus Reduced-Dose Tacrolimus: 12-Month Results
These are the analyses of the 12-month results from a 24-month, Phase III, multicenter, open-label, randomized study conducted in 719 de novo liver transplant patients.1 Following liver transplantation and a 30-day run-in period with tacrolimus and corticosteroids (with or without mycophenolate mofetil), patients were randomized to one of three groups: RAD001 (C0 3-8ng/mL) plus reduced-exposure tacrolimus (C0 3-5ng/mL) (n=245), RAD001 (C0 6-10ng/mL) with tacrolimus withdrawal at four months (n=231) or standard-exposure tacrolimus (C0 6-10ng/mL) only (control, n=243); all arms included corticosteroids for at least six months post-transplant.1 Enrollment into the RAD001 with tacrolimus withdrawal arm was prematurely halted due to a higher incidence of tBPAR episodes and adverse events leading to treatment discontinuation (45 events), clustered around the time of tacrolimus elimination (at four months post randomization).1
The study met the amended primary endpoint, which was the composite efficacy failure rate of tBPAR, graft loss or death.1 The composite efficacy failure rate in the RAD001 plus reduced-exposure tacrolimus group was lower compared to the control group at month 12 (6.7% vs. 9.7%, respectively).1 The results showed non-inferiority (against the non-inferiority margin of 12%) with -3.0% [97.5 CI (-8.7%, 2.6%)] in favor of the RAD001 plus reduced-exposure tacrolimus group (p<0.001 for non-inferiority).1 RAD001 plus reduced-exposure tacrolimus also demonstrated fewer episodes of tBPAR between day 30 and month 12 (excluding events that occurred prior to randomization).1 Episodes of tBPAR in the RAD001 plus reduced-exposure tacrolimus group were mild (graded =RAI 4-5) compared to nine episodes in the standard-exposure tacrolimus control group that were moderate (graded RAI 6-7) or severe (graded RAI 8-9).1 None of the graft losses in the RAD001 plus reduced-exposure tacrolimus group or the control group were related to rejection.1
In addition, the study met the key secondary endpoint, demonstrating non-inferiority in change in renal function. Testing was then done for superiority, with significant changes in renal function one month after starting RAD001 plus reduced tacrolimus and sustained improvement to month 12, compared to standard-exposure tacrolimus (adjusted mean difference in estimated glomerular filtration rate, or eGFR, change for RAD001 plus reduced tacrolimus versus tacrolimus control was +8.50mL/min/1.73m2 (97.5% CI 3.74, 13.27mL/min/1.73m2, p<0.001).1
The overall incidence of adverse events was comparable for both treatment arms (94.7% for the RAD001 plus reduced-exposure tacrolimus group and 95.0% for the tacrolimus control group). The most common adverse events for the RAD001 and tacrolimus groups (incidence =10%) reported by the study authors were: diarrhea, headache, peripheral edema, hypertension, nausea, abdominal pain, pyrexia (fever), leukopenia, hepatitis C, tremor and fatigue.1 There was a higher rate of patients in the RAD001 plus reduced-exposure tacrolimus group (25.7%) who discontinued the study due to adverse events compared to patients in the tacrolimus control group (14.1%).1 One case of hepatic artery thrombosis was reported in the RAD001 plus reduced-exposure tacrolimus group. The event was a second occurrence in a patient who experienced hepatic artery thrombosis during the run-in period prior to randomization.1 Interstitial lung disease was reported for one patient in each of the three treatment groups.1 The overall safety findings of RAD001 were comparable and consistent with previous RAD001 studies in solid organ transplantation.1
The study protocol was amended when enrollment into the RAD001 with tacrolimus withdrawal arm was discontinued.4 The results reported here are the data from the amended protocol. The original study protocol included two co-primary endpoints, which were composite efficacy failure and renal function measured by eGFR based on the four-variable Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD4) equation at 12 months after liver transplantation. Both co-primary endpoints were met.4 The composite efficacy failure rate in the RAD001 plus reduced-exposure tacrolimus group was also lower compared to the control group at month 12, and showed non-inferiority [difference of -0.9%; 97.5% CI (-7.3% to 5.5%) against the non-inferiority margin of 10%].4 In the original study protocol, composite efficacy failure was defined as graft loss, death or lost-to-follow-up.4 In the amended protocol, the primary endpoint of composite efficacy failure at 12 months was defined as tBPAR, graft loss or death.1
About RAD001 (everolimus)
RAD001 (everolimus) is approved in the U.S. under the trade name Zortress®, and is indicated for use following kidney transplantation. Outside of the U.S., everolimus is approved in many countries under the trade name Certican® for use following heart and kidney transplantation.
Everolimus is also available from Novartis in different dosage strengths and for different uses in non-transplant patient populations under the brand names Afinitor® and Votubia®. It is also exclusively licensed to Abbott and sublicensed to Boston Scientific for use in drug-eluting stents.
Not all indications are available in every country. As an investigational compound, the safety and efficacy profile of everolimus has not yet been established outside the approved indications. Because of the uncertainty of clinical trials, there is no guarantee that everolimus will become commercially available for additional indications anywhere else in the world.
The foregoing release contains forward-looking statements that can be identified by terminology such as "is being investigated," "commitment," "promising," "potentially," "accepted the filing," "expected," "will," or similar expressions, or by express or implied discussions regarding potential new indications or labeling for RAD001, or regarding potential future revenues from RAD001. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. Such forward-looking statements reflect the current views of management regarding future events, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results with RAD001 to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. There can be no guarantee that RAD001 will be submitted or approved for any additional indications or labeling in any market, or at any particular time. Nor can there be any guarantee that RAD001 will achieve any particular levels of revenue in the future. In particular, management's expectations regarding RAD001 could be affected by, among other things, unexpected regulatory actions or delays or government regulation generally; unexpected clinical trial results, including unexpected new clinical data and unexpected additional analysis of existing clinical data; the company's ability to obtain or maintain patent or other proprietary intellectual property protection; competition in general; government, industry and general public pricing pressures; unexpected manufacturing issues; the impact that the foregoing factors could have on the values attributed to the Novartis Group's assets and liabilities as recorded in the Group's consolidated balance sheet, and other risks and factors referred to in Novartis AG's current Form 20-F on file with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Novartis is providing the information in this press release as of this date and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
About Novartis
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation researches, develops, manufactures and markets innovative prescription drugs used to treat a number of diseases and conditions, including cardiovascular, dermatological, central nervous system, bone disease, cancer, organ transplantation, psychiatry, infectious disease and respiratory. The company's mission is to improve people's lives by pioneering novel healthcare solutions.
Located in East Hanover, New Jersey, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation is an affiliate of Novartis AG, which provides innovative healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Novartis offers a diversified portfolio to best meet these needs: innovative medicines, eye care, cost-saving generic pharmaceuticals, preventive vaccines and diagnostic tools, over-the-counter and animal health products. Novartis is the only global company with leading positions in these areas. In 2011, the Group's continuing operations achieved net sales of USD 58.6 billion, while approximately USD 9.6 billion (USD 9.2 billion excluding impairment and amortization charges) was invested in R&D throughout the Group. Novartis Group companies employ approximately 124,000 full-time-equivalent associates and operate in more than 140 countries around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.novartis.com.
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1. De Simone, P., Nevens, F., De Carlis, L., et al. Everolimus with reduced tacrolimus improves renal function in de novo liver transplant recipients: a randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Transplantation. 2012.
2. McGuire B.M., Rosenthal P., Brown C.C., et al. Long-term Management of the Liver Transplant Patient: Recommendations for the Primary Care Doctor. American Journal of Transplantation 2009; 9: 1988–2003.
3. Venkataramanan, R., Shaw, L.M., Sarkozi, L., et al. Clinical Utility of Monitoring Tacrolimus Blood Concentrations in Liver Transplant Patients. J Clin Pharmacol, 2001;41:542-551.
4. Saliba, F., De Simone, P., Nevens, F., et al. "Efficacy and safety of everolimus with early reduction or elimination of tacrolimus in 719 de novo liver transplant recipients: 12 month results of a phase III, randomized, controlled study." Presented at the 62nd Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases; November 4-8, 2011; San Francisco, CA, USA. Poster LB-7.
5. Schuurman, HJ., Cottens, S., Fuchs, S., et al. SDZ RAD, A new rapamycin derivative: Synergism with cyclosporine. Trans, 1997;64,1;32-35.
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The Young Ladies Institute of Pomona will host its annual Christmas Luncheon and Boutique from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Dec. 1.
The event will take place in the multi-purpose hall of St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1150 W. Holt Ave.
Proceeds from the event will benefit various charities.
Reservations for the event must be made by Monday.
For reservations and additional information call Lois at 909-629-8791.


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new person here - did some searches and haven't found anything related at the moment (that I can think to search for at least). I'm having problems pasting anything in from xcode on mac. In the Organizer in xcode, I'm reading out the device logs, and trying to copy parts into sublime. Generally only a few lines, if any copy over. I can copy the entire files into textedit, but won't work into sublime. It seems to be something to do with the line end encodings, but I can't easily figure out a way to set sublime to copy those all as well?
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***This trade is based off the idea that Howard will go to the Nets and the nets getting Jackson as he is reportedly on a list of players that Howard wants on his team.***
Pacers give Price and cap space for this to happen.
The Bucks could truly use Kaman with Bogut breaking his ankle. Also, it has been reported that Bucks would do just about anything to get Jackson out of town. So, bucks give Tobias Harris and the 2nd pick to Hornets for Kaman.
Nets give up Farmar to get rid of Okur to get Jackson and Nets want to clear as much cap (Farmar) space as possible for this summer to get Howard.
Hornets get a young talent in Harris and a decent 2nd rnd pick.
Pacers get: Mehmet Okur, Jordan Farmar
Bucks get: Chris Kaman
Nets get: Stephen Jackson, AJ Price
Hornets get: Tobias Harris, Bucks 2nd rnd.


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Pinwheel Galaxy
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory scientists recently discovered a supernova about 21 million light years away in the Pinwheel Galaxy. Jeffrey Brown and Peter Nugent, who found the brightest and closest supernova in decades, discuss how the dying star could prove to be "a real treat" for Northern hemisphere stargazers. Continue reading


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First Release To Feature Approximately 50 Collectible HeroClix Figures...
4K Media Inc., the newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. announced that it is creating a line of the games using the WizKids HeroClix and Dice Building Game platform, Quarriors, featuring the Yu-Gi-Oh! Classic animated library. Under the agreement, WizKids will produce a line of games based on the beloved animated series that first aired eleven years ago. The first HeroClix release will feature approximately 50 collectible HeroClix figures released with a two player Starter and Booster expansion packs. The product is expected to hit the market later this year with additional sets being released throughout 2014. Yu-Gi-Oh! HeroClix and Dice Building Games will be available at specialty, hobby and comic book stores worldwide excluding Asia.
Source: HeroClix.com
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winless but no Luck
Three teams are winless in the NFL but only one can get lucky enough and draft Andrew Luck. It is possible to lose all your games and still be unlucky in the 'Sucky Bowl'! Not only do you have to lose your games. You have to hope that that your ineptitude rubs off on the teams that you play and they start sucking as well.
Strength of schedule is the tie breaker in the draft. If two or more teams have the same record. The team with lowest opponent winning percentage picks first. The last resort is a coin flip.
Before the season started. The Indianapolis Colts were considered to have the third hardest schedule in the NFL. The Miami Dolphins were 10th and the St. Louis Rams were 26th.
After seven weeks of football the contenders for this years 'Sucky Bowl' are the Colts, Dolphins and Rams. All with winless records. Indianapolis is leading the pack in the quest to 'suck 4 Luck' only because they haven't had a bye week yet. The Vikings and Cardinals are still in the hunt with one win each.
The St. Louis Rams won the 'Sucky Bowl' back in 2009 and got the privilege to draft Sam Bradford. This year he has a 53.1 completion percentage and a quarter back rating of 72.2. They still have to play the Cardinals twice so that may be what gets them into the win column.
The Miami Dolphins have the reigning MVP of the 'Sucky Bowl' from last year in Matt More. They looked like they were going to beat Tebow's Broncos until the luck factor kicked in. He has a completion percentage of 59.1 and a quarter back rating of 67.0.
Indianapolis have been in some close games, until getting stomped by the Saints by 55 points. Painter has a completion percentage of 54.6 and a quarter back rating of 85.2.
If you take the whole schedule and figure out the opponent winning percentage for the winless teams. The tie breaker goes to... Drum roll please... The COLTS!!!
Indianapolis right now have an opponent winning percentage of 0.54. St. Louis is in second with an owp of 0.57 and Miami is trailing with a 0.58 owp. The owp or luck factor will change every week so stay tuned.
This years 'Sucky Bowl' is going to be fought over with unprecedented ferocity. Every week will be filled with new ways to 'suck 4 luck'. The one who sucks most will suck least.
Who do you think will win the 'Sucky Bowl'? What head coach will lose his job first? Will Bill Cowher coach the 'Sucky Bowl' winner? Do you think there will be a tie for the worst record in the league? Do you think there will be one or more winless teams? Could playoff teams resting starters at the end of the season play a factor? Would you like to see the Andrew sweepstakes decided by a lucky coin flip?


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You have an idea about what college should be. Academically challenging. Mentally and physically engaging. Fun. Yes, even life-changing. As you consider various colleges and universities in Virginia and across the nation, we invite you to get to know Virginia Wesleyan—where "you're not just a number" is not just a catchphrase. At VWU, the focus is on you.
Why Wesleyan?
We're affordable. Over 98 percent of our students receive financial aid assistance. Merit-based scholarships of up to $24,000/year are available. Visit our Scholarship Calculator to determine your eligibility.
We're scholarly. Our faculty members are more than professors; they're scholars, mentors and friends. Ninety percent hold a PhD or the highest degree in their fields.
We're supportive. With small class sizes and a 13:1 student/faculty, you'll find an extremely supportive community, from financial aid to faculty mentors, ready to help you succeed.
We're nationally recognized. Selected for inclusion in The Princeton Review's Best 380 Colleges: 2016 Edition and chosen as a 2015-2016 College of Distinction for excellence in student-focused higher education, VWU is getting noticed.
We're coastal. Just miles from the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay, the picturesque 300-acre campus of Virginia Wesleyan University is situated in the heart of Hampton Roads.
We're curious. Undergraduate research is an integral part of the VWU experience. You don't have to wait until graduate school to pursue in-depth study of a subject near to your heart.
We're competitive. Our student-athletes study hard and train hard. With nationally ranked teams and committed and caring coaching staff, you'll get the best of both worlds—academic and athletic.
We're community minded. In keeping with our Wesleyan tradition, we believe higher education is about more than gaining knowledge; it's about giving back and reaching out to those in need.
We're green. Sustainability is serious business at VWU. From our green roof to our recycled graduation gowns, we are committed to a strong environmental ethic in the classroom and beyond.
We're global. Study abroad through direct exchange programs in Germany, Japan, Italy and Mexico or a broad range of affiliate and faculty-led programs that may find you studying art in Costa Rica or business in Beijing.
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By Mike Wehrs
The technology world is full of people who talk in their own secret code with a new buzzword every minute and the marketing world isn't much different. In 2013, these two groups will increasingly be talking the same language and the concept of engagement will be at the heart of the conversation.
This past year, the drive to create consumer engagement has seen the marketers moving in, and really beginning to come to grips with technologies such as NFC, QR Codes, LBS, and augmented reality apps. It is a trend that will accelerate in 2013 and the reason why is because these technologies allow marketers to create genuine dialogue as opposed to simply generating responses. Marketers are seeking - and the technologists are delivering – mechanisms that stimulate genuine two-way dialogue between brands and their consumers.
With the continuing surge in the consumer adoption of smartphones, technologists are putting the ultimate engagement tool in the hands of billions of consumers across the world. That's why, in 2013, we expect brands, marketers and retailers to adopt what technologists and marketers alike will refer to as a Mobile Engagement Platform.
The evidence for this is clear and was confirmed during the recent peak Christmas shopping season. In a two-week period, and simply measuring the traffic we see on our Scanlife platform, there was a 70% increase in the number of 2D bar codes scanned in 2012 compared to 2011. Overall, taking all types of bar codes into account, our platform alone handled more than three million scans in that two-week period – something like three scans every single second of every single day for two solid weeks around the clock.
During that period, our platform also allowed consumers to "like" their favorite scans. Campaigns from companies such as Best Buy and Samsung proved very popular with consumers – as did, perhaps not surprisingly, the QR code tempting last minute shoppers to view the Victoria's Secret fashion show and catalogue.
Today, with a fully-featured Mobile Engagement Platform, marketers have the ability not just to measure consumer engagement with detailed analytics, but to use that information to adjust content messaging in real-time, increase its relevancy, and turn consumer interest into consumer action.
These Mobile Engagement Platforms will enable one code to trigger a session that can initiate an app download, begin a registration process, and then later – on a subsequent scan - begin issuing loyalty rewards. These techniques all encourage repeat consumer interaction. In the world of marketing, creating that kind of "on-demand" interaction right in the consumer's hand at the right time, and in right place, represents a marketing holy grail.
What's more, our research shows that "scanners" are consumers who are willing to interact. A study of some 200 different QR codes hosted on our platform, with each code generating thousands of scans, showed that some 62 per cent of the scans resulted in a subsequent action – for example a registration, an app download, or a click through for more information.
The numbers make it clear – mobile consumers that scan, are not simply responding, they are prepared to interact with brands and are highly motivated. So now it is up to the brands and marketers to provide experiences that are relevant, valuable and encourage dialogue.
It is clear to me that the ROI of mobile engagement will be most quickly achieved by those brands that use the intelligence gathered through the platforms to optimize their mobile experiences and encourage consumers to interact with their brand again and again.
Of course, the go-ahead brands and their creative agencies have already recognized that mobile engagement enables them to connect directly with their audience and that mobile technologies – such as QR codes – allow them not just to engage, but to create dialogue and manage the interaction learning more about their customers in the process.
Take iconic brands such as Home Depot, HP, and Coca-Cola – they have already demonstrated that smartphones can spark engagement, generate interaction, and capture information about consumers like no other marketing tool available.
For example, Home Depot wanted to give customers more dynamic information on all of their products so it deployed hundreds of codes on in-store signage, in newspaper circulars, at events and many other places. They offer video demos, useful tips and even a "buy it now" option.
HP is using QR Code technology to educate shoppers directly from the packaging of their printers. One scan of the code and shoppers are engaging with HP by learning about the product, its accessories, ink requirements and even product reviews―all helping to make it easier for shoppers to buy HP products.
Meanwhile in Spain, Coca-Cola placed Scanbuy QR Codes on cans to promote their involvement and sponsorship of the 2102 European Championships. The first time a consumer scanned a campaign code it would trigger a registration; however, the adaptive response technology within the platform delivered a different experience when the code was scanned a second or subsequent time – cutting out the registration process and linking the consumer direct to the latest content.
What's particularly interesting about this campaign is that when the championships ended, the QR Codes remained active but consumers were taken to a new promotion. This extended the life of the campaign for Coke to include the cans still on the shelves and in homes long after the football had finished. Only a campaign powered by a mobile engagement platform can deliver this type of flexibility.
I believe that, during 2013, these types of integrated mobile engagement platforms - incorporating all the most popular mobile technologies and makes and models of mobile phone - will become the beating heart of the most advanced, sophisticated and effective retail consumer campaigns.
These campaigns will not only give brands and retailers unprecedented access to information about what their consumers are doing in real-time, they will also deliver the means to respond and engage effectively, creating real dialogue with their consumers, and getting everybody talking in the same language.
Mike Wehrs is CEO of Scanbuy, the global leader in QR codes that provide cloud-based mobile connection solutions that bring products and information to life. The company is based in New York and its ScanLife app is used by people worldwide to discover new information and is available for all major platforms.


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Now that I've introduced myself, I have to ask: how do those of you who are trying to lose/maintain your weight create a happy balance with food? Let me elaborate.
This is one of my biggest issues. I am such an extreme person. It seems that when I'm working out and eating really well, it's either all or nothing. I don't allow myself any "cheats" whatsoever, or I will feel immediate guilt and dwell on it for days. Eating out at restaurants and holidays that involve eating with family or alcohol literally give me anxiety about what there will be for me to eat, or if I have enough self discipline to make a healthy choice. I hate it.
I tend to get into about 6 month cycles of working out regularly, eating super clean, toning up, and getting to where I want to be...only to stop cold turkey because I feel burnt out and tired of living a life that revolves solely around what I eat and my next workout. Any tips on how I can find a good balance? I need to get to a place in my head where it's okay to indulge sometimes, but I don't know how. I'm just too tough on my self.
Okay... now tell me how much of a freak I am and to chill out. I can take it, lol.
I give myself a treat every day. And I give myself a day on the weekend to do whatever I want. I've been doing that since I started my weight loss and it's so much better than trying to cut out the things I love completely.
To me, there's nothing worth being that stressed out or unhappy about what I "get" to eat or not eat.
There are quite a few of us on this board who do Weight Watchers. One of the things that has helped me to be successful of WW is the idea of daily points, determined by height and weight, and WEEKLY 49 point allowance on top of that daily total. These weekly 49 points are what I use to keep myself sane.
It is an over generalization to say that 1 WW points plus is about 50 points, but for the purpose of having this discussion, maybe we could use that figure. So say 50x49=2450. Maybe you could budget in an extra ~2450 calories each week to use as you see fit or not use at all.
This week the 49 have gone towards lasagna for a staff appreciation dinner Wednesday night, wine Friday night when we had friends over, and eating and drinking with reckless abandon last night at my 5k after-party.
Having this built-in cushion helps me stick to my lifestyle while enjoying the occasional indulgence, but it all remains within some constraints. I PROMISE you: there is NOTHING I can't indulge in and stay within my weekly points, if I set my mind to - not an out of town wedding or Thanksgiving or a vacation.
I'm not a calorie counter, soif you'd want to try something like this, you'll need to consult with the resident calorie counters on the board to help you determine how many "weeklies" to set aside.
I try and watch what I eat when I eat at home, but I allow myself a little freedom when I go out with friends. Obviously, if you are going out to eat with friends every night that doesn't work, but we had two meals with friends this week and I had chicken fingers and pizza at those meals. My husband and I have greatly reduced the amount that we eat out on just the two of us cause I don't really count those as cheats and I don't want to waste going out on a salad. This plan has worked well for me, but may not be the plan that works for you.
I've also greatly reduced the carbs that I eat at home, but allow myself to eat them when I go out.
dirtyred:Having days long guilt over an eating cheat or anxiety over holiday eating are a little over the top to me. Have you considered seeing a counselor to help you work through these food issues?
There was a point in time a few years ago where I considered it, when I became pretty close to obsessed with working out because I had it in my head I needed to be a certain weight on my wedding day. I reached a weight that was impossible for me to maintain, and gained quite a bit of it back after I got married. Now I realize I need to be more conscious of reality, and that my body has limits.
I don't think my issue is with food or eating itself, just that I'm way too critical of myself. I read someones post on here awhile back that said, "be kind to yourself", and I loved it. I definitely need to learn to be kind to myself.


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The most popular musician to come out of Iceland, Bjork's career has soared from her Kukl and The Sugarcubes days, to become a tremendously successful solo artist who has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide.
AppealShe looks more like a kindergarten teacher than a smoking-hot diva, a la Jennifer Lopez. At AskMen.com, we were unanimous in our approval of her long, straight hair look, but sexy? Bjork doesn't market herself that way. Although we can't help but wonder how creative she can get in private...
SuccessFor the first 10 years of her solo career, while Bjork was extremely popular in Europe, she only had a cult following in the U.S. That all changed at the turn of the century when she starred in the film Dancer in the Dark (2000). She won a ton of awards, went to the Oscars in a swan dress, and suddenly Bjork was in every American tabloid.
Bjork BiographyBjork Gudmundsdottir was born November 21, 1965, in Reykjavik, Iceland. The road to becoming Iceland's most well-known musician does not come without hard work. Young Bjork started her musical training by studying the flute, piano and voice. She was no stranger to rock music; her stepfather was also a member of a rock band in Iceland.
bjork forms kukl Before becoming a solo act -- a phenomenally successful solo act, one might add -- Bjork was the vocalist for several bands throughout her career. In 1977, Bjork recorded her first album. Her self-titled debut included a tribute to Iceland's greatest landscape artist, Johannes S. Kjarval. Two years later, the eccentric 13 year old became a member of two other bands: an all-girl punk rock band called Spit and Snot, and Exodus. Exodus actually made an appearance on Icelandic television. Bitio fast I vitio, Exodus's first album, was released in 1981.
Bjork next formed a new group called Kukl (Icelandic for "witch"). She put all her creative energy in the new band, and together they released two albums. Kukl went on a European tour before calling it quits in 1986.
bjork forms the sugarcubesWhile 1986 marked the end for Kukl, it marked a new beginning for Bjork and her husband, guitarist Thor Eldon, who saw the birth of their son Sindri that same year. 1986 also saw the birth of The Sugarcubes, a new band formed by Bjork, her husband and several Kukl members.
In 1987, the success of the band's first single, "Birthday," took effect and The Sugarcubes landed a record deal with Elektra. While their debut album, Life's Too Good (1988), was a huge critical success in both Europe and the U.S., Here Today Tomorrow Next Week (1989) did not do as well. Between the band's second album and Stick Around For Joy (1992), Bjork recorded Gling Glo, a collection of popular jazz tunes.
In 1992, the single "Hit," off the album Stick Around For Joy was a huge success, but unfortunately, The Sugarcubes did not stick around for more joy and broke up that year.
bjork becomes a solo artist It wasn't difficult for Bjork to pursue a successful solo career, since she was undeniably the star of The Sugarcubes. On her own, after breaking up with her husband, Bjork moved to London with her son in 1993 and was ready to begin her solo career.
Bjork's appropriately titled solo album, Debut, was a huge commercial hit, and also marked a departure from her post-punk rock scene, as Bjork opted to delve into a style that was influenced by the British dance scene. With the success of the album and the single "Human Behaviour," Bjork's success had crossed the Atlantic to the United States.
Two years later, Bjork's sophomore solo album, Post was released, but did not see the same success as Debut. Telegram, which featured remixed or rerecorded versions of Post's tracks, was released in 1997.
bjork tries her hand at actingBjork took home the Best Actress award at the 53rd Cannes Film Festival for her role in the musical Dancer in the Dark (2000). Playing a factory worker in the film, she also wrote and performed the film's score. She decided that acting wasn't her thing and went on to record the album Vespertine (2001). It was Bjork's fastest-selling album yet, as it sold more than two million copies in its first year.
After giving birth to her second child in 2002, Bjork took some time off. She began working on Medulla (2004) a year later, and this marked one of her most innovative works, as it is completely voice-based. That's right: No instruments were used for this record. Any drum-like noises were made by beatboxers or Bjork's voice.
After releasing coffee table books, CD box sets and a number of remixes, Bjork completed her next full-length album, Volta, in 2007. It was written and produced entirely by Bjork herself, although she did call up Timbaland to ask for his advice on certain tracks. One thing is for sure: We haven't seen the last of this eccentric singer.
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To Todd and Melissa Crum on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, at Houston, TX, a daughter, Camilla Brielle, weighing six pounds, seven ounces.
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text: Vines & Vittles: Ignore the weather and fire up the grill By John Brown March 30, 2013 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Two weeks ago, when it was 75 degrees outside, I was grilling animal flesh over charcoal and toasting the emergence of spring with a flagon of purple elixir. Now it's late March, 32 degrees and there is snow on the ground.What happened to the weather and that groundhog's prediction for an early end to winter? I hope that phony rodent prognosticator -- Punxsutawney Phil -- has burrowed himself deep underground because there are lot of folks who would like to turn him into roadkill about now.But what the heck. I've decided to ignore the weather and prepare one of my favorite go-to picnic dishes anyway. So who cares if there's a blizzard raging outside? That's why L.L. Bean invented the slicker, Weber invented the covered grill and someone (God bless them) invented the flask.The recipe I am about to divulge today transforms a boring, tough piece of inexpensive beef into a luscious, tender, mouthwatering steak that can become the repository for an otherworldly stuffing.Sounds a bit hyperbolic, right? Well, after you give this dish a try, I think you'll understand my enthusiasm. And when you open a full-bodied red wine to accompany it, you'll be one step closer to becoming the gourmand you never knew you could -- or would want -- to be. Let me elaborate.There is a big difference between a gourmet/connoisseur and a gourmand. A gourmet is discriminating and exhibits exemplary self-control while a connoisseur is defined as one who has expert knowledge and keen discrimination, especially in the fine arts. Together, this combination is a formidable, if stiff, "gourmanseur."A gourmand, on the other hand, is defined as one who enjoys good food and wine, often to excess. In other words, a gourmand will eat and drink everything in sight and ask for more. A gourmand will also ignore the disdainful looks of the gourmanseur.So, heed this disclaimer: if you consider yourself a gourmanseur, you may not want to risk devolving into a gourmand by trying the recipe below.Flank Steak Gourmand 1 to 2 pound flank steak (see note below) 1/2 cup of cooked brown or white rice (can substitute quinoa) 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese 1 link of Italian sausage, cooked and chopped (optional) 2 garlic cloves finely chopped 1 sweet red pepper, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 2 cups of fresh spinach or half-box of frozen spinach 1 teaspoon Kosher salt 1 teaspoon dried mustard 1 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons of red-wine vinegar 1 gallon-size plastic storage bagCOMBINE olive oil, vinegar, one chopped garlic clove and dried mustard to make marinade.PLACE meat in storage bag with marinade overnight or for at least six hours.SAUTÉ garlic, onion and pepper; add sausage, spinach, rice and cheese. Cool.PUT stuffing inside the flank steak. Note: Ask your butcher to cut a small opening in the flank steak and then hollow out the inside. You can try this yourself using a sharp knife. Or you can cut the steak horizontally into one or two pieces and then roll the meat with the stuffing inside and tie with butcher twine.PREPARE a charcoal or gas grill and cook meat indirectly for about 20 to 30 minutes. Allow to sit for 15 minutes then slice and serve.Wine recommendation: 2011 Château Saint-Roch Côtes du Rhône ($15). This southern Rhone red has a nose of leather and tea with flavors of black cherries and cola. A blend of grenache, syrah and mourvedre, the wine is full-bodied and rich with just enough tannic backbone to marry seamlessly with this gourmand's delight.For more on the art and craft of wine, visit John Brown's Vines & Vittles blog at thegazz.com. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Police seek car driven by woman found dead in Kanawha River 2 Teen pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Oakes Field shooting 3 Man allegedly cuts father in Rand over argument about a sandwich 4 Facebook founder visits Cabin Creek Health Systems 5 Toyota announces new $115 million project for WV plant CindySays: Throw your routine a changeup Previous Story Plant testing program finds golden groundcovers Next Story


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Coyote wrote:I don't think Ajahn Mun is austere and emaciated. He is rather "dwelling alone, secluded, heedful, ardent, & resolute — so that in no long time he would reach & remain in the supreme goal of the holy life" As it says in many places in the first 4 nikayas.
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Clay Center's Gizmo Factory closing
www.theclaycenter.org CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- This story will no doubt cause some cries of surprise and groans of sorrow from children and parents across the Kanawha Valley. The Gizmo Factory, a much-loved 10-year-old gallery, will have its last day at the Clay Center on Jan .19, leaving patrons nine days to visit the beloved basement exhibits.According to a previous news story about the Clay Center's 10th anniversary, the center has entertained and educated more than 1.5 million visitors from 49 states in 10 years, and, according to the Clay Center's Director of Art and Sciences Education, Lewis Ferguson, "the majority of those visitors have visited the Gizmo Factory."When the Clay Center opened on July 13, 2003, the Gizmo Factory immediately became a hit with visitors of all ages. It is made up of more than 30 exhibits exploring physical science with a particular emphasis on creativity and engineering; sound, light and color; and energy and magnetism.According to the Clay Center's website, the Gizmo Factory was "designed to inspire curiosity and experimentation with potential for open-ended experiences with multiple results."It has succeeded in this mission, as many visitors have made beautiful music by plucking the invisible laser strings of the Laser Harp. They have cast a rainbow of shadows as they explored light with the Colored Shadows exhibit. Families have used their every move to make sounds as they explore Body Music. Visitors have build their own roller coaster, directed their own motion picture, pressed themselves into the full body pin-screen, thrown a digital ceramic pot and discovered the beauty and power of water after programming the fanciful water fountain.Clay Center members were assured in January issue of the At the Center newsletter, "Don't worry! Popular Gizmo Factory exhibits will still pop up in the museum from time to time."Ferguson explained, "The exhibits are not going to go far away. They will be stored in an off-site facility, and various parts will be brought out periodically to the exploratory space at the Clay Center. It's the best of both worlds when you know that some of the old will periodically reappear."More good news is that the new gallery, STEAMworks will open March 22 in the Gizmo Factory's place. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math. This re-imagined space will provide opportunities for art-science integration through original and traveling exhibits.The first exhibit will be "RiverWorks Discovery: A Journey of Imagination and Exploration on America's Waterways." Ferguson said, "Our waterways are so important in West Virginia, and we want to showcase that with this exhibit."The next exhibit will be one developed by the Clay Center's Education and Curatorial departments."We are focusing on art and science integration, and by opening STEAMworks, we will be doing that. Our 'Wavelengths: The Art and Science of Color and Light' exhibit won the Excellence in Exhibition Award for an original exhibit recently, and we want to build on that. We have some great ideas," Ferguson said."It is 6,500 square feet of fun and learning," he continued. "We listen to our guests and many love the Gizmo Factory, but most of our guests want something new, and this is going to be a big change that will provide many opportunities. We anticipate changing it once or twice a year. If a school visits us once a year, they will be assured of a new experience at each visit. It will keep it fresh for everyone.""It's really a testament to our staff, and Roto, the designer and producer, that the exhibits have lasted 10 years," Ferguson said as he thought of the more than 1.5 million visitors from 49 states that have been entertained and educated at Gizmo Factory.Reach Judy E. Hamilton at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-348-1230.


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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA has begun the second day of a hearing in the massive infractions case against the University of Miami athletics department.
The session ran 9 1/2 hours on Thursday.
Miami school officials, former coaches and lawyers met with the Committee of Infractions to defend the Hurricanes against allegations that could bring severe sanctions because of improper benefits from ex- booster Nevin Shapiro.
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Struggling Silsden reached the interval just a goal down against high-flying Runcorn Town but a rush of second-half strikes saw them heavily beaten.
It was a decent performance from the home side, and they certainly did not deserve to go down by that scoreline, but the harsh facts will state that they suffered a four-goal defeat at the Angel Telecom Stadium.
Mark Keddie broke the deadlock following a 27th-minute corner. The flag-kick was punched out by Cobbydalers keeper Ed Hall but headed back past him by the Runcorn player.
The visitors were clinical again just three minutes into the second half when Andy Potter curled a shot past Hall.
When a shot came back off the post, James McShane buried the rebound to make it 3-0 – and just three minutes later the same player tucked in the final goal of the game.
Silsden official Jim Rosser said: "In the last ten minutes we hit the woodwork three times and went close with other attempts but their keeper made two great saves.
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By Alam
Aug 26, 2007
The Big T is a stunning route for the Sandias. Rock quality is great. I found the last pitch to be harder than 5.10C even though it was my partner who lead that pitch (perhaps 10.d is more accurate), but then again I may be getting old.
From a historical note this route starts about 25 feet to the left of Threshhold (see old Hills sandia guide), which is again about 25 feet to the left of the bush shark spire start.
The first pitch ends at a 2 bolt belay and is about 25 feet to the left of the second pitch of Threshold. Big T follows the bolt line on the face up until it joins a crack system. The 2nd pitch of Threshhold uses the beautful hand crack on the right to work through the face, and then at the pin in the roof moves left to join the main crack system.
Big T joins the original Threshold route for the last 60 feet of pitch 2, ending in a 2 bolt belay. Threshold ends at the same spot, but was usually a marginal belay station with numerous small pieces - now you can use the big fat bolts for the belay!
Big T goes straight up with hard face climbing following the line of bolts. Threshold moves directly left from the belay to joint the large left facing dihedral-gully all the way to the top.
Note on these raps - the top bolts are very hard to locate. They are out on the point that has a tree, but are about 20 feet down the ledge, and are blocked from view above by a block... the gulley to the north can be done in about 15 mintues, bushy but is much faster than setting 2 raps.
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Aug 2, 2008
rating: 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
This route made for a great morning in the Sandias. Most of the rock quality was great, and the third pitch was thought provoking with all the balancy movement required. Small gear is helpful on the third pitch.
I am questioning if we may have been off route for the final fourth pitch because we did not see any bolted anchor and belayed from a tree at the summit.
Climbing the third pitch, it appears that there is another bolted route just to the right of Big T that joins it at the third belay anchor. We initially thought it was the Threshold route but looking at Alam's note above, it likely was not. It sounds like the threshold route branches left after the second pitch, while this line of bolts was to the right. They use the same bolt hangers as Big T, so I am assuming that the same individuals bolted the route. Does anyone have any idea what this route is?
By LeeAB Brinckerhoff
From: ABQ, NM
Aug 3, 2008
rating: 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
The route to the right is Blood in the Water. Which is full bolted but you will need some finger sized cams to set the anchor for your belayer at the bottom of the pitch, in the notch btwn bush shark spire and the wall.
The FA party for the Big T included, Lance Hadfield, Ian McMillan, Lee Brinckerhoff and I belive Marc Beverly drilled some of the bolts as well. The route was put up in August of 2005 over 3 days.
By Mick S
From: Utah
Aug 12, 2008
The first bolt of the second pitch does not tighten down (as of Spring 2008). I had a nut tool/wrench and it just spins in the hole. Also the second bolt of the crux pitch may be bad. I didn't try tightening it down, since it's cruxy there, but it was loose. Sure made the climbing seem harder, I thought it was .11-.
The first time I climbed the route (Summer 2006), the bolts looked fine. I assume someone fell on the bolt on the crux pitch to loosen it.
By Mick S
From: Utah
Dec 1, 2008
|Maybe someone tightened them back down?
By mattb19
Jul 26, 2009
rating: 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
|Does anyone know when the bolt was added to the third pitch where you traverse out left? I climbed the Big T in May and thought that it seemed really hard since I used the one hand hold for a piece of gear. Man the climb is much easier now with that bolt. I kinda of enjoyed it without the bolt.
By LeeAB Brinckerhoff
From: ABQ, NM
Jul 26, 2009
rating: 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
|The bolt was not "ADDED", it was replaced after some unknown party decided to chop it. You can still see the broken off stud near-by. The original bolt was put in by the FA party for the reason you cite as well as the fact that the gear that goes in that litttle pod is not all that great. Lets hope this does not happen again, if someone doesn't like a bolt they could always skip it, really what is the point...are they trying to say that they are a bigger BAD A$$ than everyone else, routes are not allowed to be safe and convinient???
By mattb19
Aug 17, 2009
rating: 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
|I guess I did not notice the chopped bolt the first time. I was so gripped from trying not to fall. That is too bad someone chopped that bolt.
By ReubenG
Jul 13, 2010
good route! I thought p1 was the crux. p3 was technical, but I never felt pumped where I was horribly pumped on p1. I would give it a solid 10c.
The movement was awesome. The bolting was not quite "sandia" style. Several bolts were less than a foot from decent gear, not great, but decent. Most of the bolts were absolutely essential and I was glad to clip them, but I can see why people are on the chopping path.
The crux bolt was questionable but the next bolt is fairly easy to reach.
The only bad part of the climb is the 4th pitch which is really just a stack of boulders...but alas its the sandias.
By Bob Graham
Sep 30, 2012
|We rappelled in with 1 70 meter rope off of the bolts down below the tree, it worked great. I wonder what the bolted line is off to the left going up the steep face on pitch 2? Good route pitch 3 is very fun interesting face climbing and sustained. The recommended gear in the admin note was right on thanks.
By LeeAB Brinckerhoff
From: ABQ, NM
Oct 1, 2012
rating: 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
|Bob, Sorry, the sort of the routes was off, the line to the left of the second pitch is Curfew 5.12+. I've corrected the location of Curfew to reflect this.
By lance hadfield
From: tijeras
Sep 14, 2015
|this is the first time I read all the talk about this climb. Ian and I bolted this line but mostly me. Lee bolted his line from mine, and Marc Beverly added the bolt without asking and contacted me later to say it seemed unsafe and that was why he added it. Even though Ian and I climbed it several times without it it was much better and in the nature I hoped for with the new bolt in that crux part of the climb. I never found out who chopped the bolt but am grateful to whom ever replaced it. I bolted this line in memory of my chocolate Lab Tobie.


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Travel to the Dominican Republic, Cigar Country
Visiting the Dominican Republic
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Flush with a half-decade-long economic boom (which has included the construction of some stunning world-class resorts), Dominicana now boasts a stable economy mated to a populace already noted for its openness. And prices are far lower than the Caribbean tourist-trap average. At present, tens of thousands of Europeans visit annually, taking advantage of favorable exchange rates, tremendously varied terrain (from the highest peak in the West Indies--10,414-ft. Mt. Pico Duarte--to the longest, most serene beach in the Caribbean at Playa Punta Cana), excellent accommodations and omnipresent casinos. As of 1993, tourists contributed $1.23 billion to the Dominican economy.
Cigar-related tourism may soon add even more cash to the coffers. To help our readers-cum-cigar explorers find their way happily in the original cigar-friendly nation, Cigar Aficionado offers the following guide to lodging, dining and various Dominican idiosyncrasies. Hotels are listed in order of accommodation quality (with particular attention to service details, privacy and location). When applicable, casinos are evaluated on a similar scale, although, we have noted certain distinctions (such as unique gaming rules or a more professional gambling atmosphere), which may elevate a casino above a bland decor or second-tier location.
Most Dominican hotels have meal plans, which means that certain meals at designated hotel restaurants are included (rack rates mentioned do not include meal-plan prices). The best restaurants are usually excluded from these plans, but we comment on some hotel establishments that are exceptionally good.
We have only recommended a few independently owned restaurants in this guide, mainly because, while the food is quite good in Dominicana, it is generally very similar from place to place. Establishments which manage to rise above the competition are mentioned below.
The northern side of Dominicana has one of the most convenient, well-conceived tourist complexes in the Caribbean. Puerto Plata exists for tourism. And though the town has been around for centuries, most of its population either works in the tourism industry or in the Brugal rum-bottling factory, located in the heart of the 200,000-person city.
Most of the hotels are situated on the beach, just outside of town at Playa Dorada, a 10-minute taxi ride from the recently renovated Puerto Plata (La Union) airport.
This makes for safety and convenience, and most needs are met at a "first world" pace. All this utility, however, has the effect of homogenizing local flavor. As usual, there is a bright side. Location. Puerto Plata is a 90-minute ride from the cigar capital of the free world: If you rent a car (reserve in advance or you will find that no amount of Spanish linguistic acumen will get you a reasonable rate), take the Autopista Santiago-Puerto Plata to Santiago. On the way you'll encounter spectacular ocean views and on the descent into Santiago, tobacco plantations and curing barns line both sides of the highway. In town, if you plan carefully, you may see one of several cigar factories (see "Visiting Santiago"). Santiago also has many markets and museums. Only the capital, Santo Domingo, has broader cultural offerings.
After a day or more in Santiago, return to Puerto Plata via the Autopista Duarte. This will land you in the heart of downtown, where you can walk Puerto Plata's Malecon (a miniature version of the one in Santo Domingo) and stroll up to the Fortaleza de San Felipe, a 430-year-old fort built by conquistadors and then refortified after the French Revolution to defend Puerto Plata's tourist attractions. The fort is an excellent place to reflect on Hispaniola's violent history. Other sites include the Museum of Dominican Amber (amber is actually 50 million-year-old pine resin), a good place to pick up local crafts--though the prices are a bit high--and the Brugal bottling plant. The plant offers a free five-minute tour, which by itself is not reason enough to go. Instead, at the end of the tour, after quaffing free Daiquiris, buy as much Brugal Extra Viejo as possible. At 40 RD (about $3.50), this rum is an absolute steal. It's not only the best rum on the island and some of the best in the world, but it never sells for less than 90 RD anywhere else in Dominicana. On the way back to Playa Dorada, lunch at Dos Manguittos. This shoe-box-sized restaurant serves some of the best Sancocho--the national dish of Dominicana--on the island. (The stew is less like paella, from which it descended, and more like curry, but wholly unique. If you're going to try Sancocho, be sure that it hasn't been muted for a tourist's taste buds.)
Flamenco Beach Resort
Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, RD
Phone: (809) 320-5084
Fax: (809) 320-2775
Room rates: single or double: $110; suite: $225 to $450 Club Miguel Angel : $250
Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, RD
Phone: (809) 320-5084
Fax: (809) 320-2775
Room rates: single or double: $110; suite: $225 to $450 Club Miguel Angel : $250
The 582-room Flamenco is a cut above all other properties in Playa Dorada. In 1989, 300 rooms were completed and in 1993, the hotel added the rest of the rooms as well as the exclusive, 30-room Club Miguel Angel (the inner sanctum of the hotel featuring private entry, private buffet breakfast, concierge services, express checkout, robe, reserved chaise lounge and towel by the pool and an exclusive private Jacuzzi for club-only use).
Unlike many of its neighbors, little wear is evident at the Flamenco. The beautiful, open-air lobby is subtle, with less fluorescent coloring and more whitewashed stucco and richly toned wood--a comfortable fit with the region and your eye. Hand-painted tiles dot the inner walkways, all of which seem to lead to the striking pool and the mammoth upstairs patio.
But the best part of the Flamenco is its style, which is cool, professional and courteous. These elements reach their apex at the Club Miguel Angel. The design of the club centers around the private pool, but each guest room is spaceous and inviting--staying inside is actually a viable option for club guests. Third-floor rooms have vaulted ceilings, second- and third-floor rooms have balconies and first-floor rooms have terraces. Extraordinary detail has been paid to the decor, such as authentic, Dominican-style furniture that's actually comfortable, and richly patterned new fabrics.
Like most hotels here, meal plans are available. However, two excellent restaurants are not included in most packages but deserve mentioning. The El Cortijo, which serves rich, subtly spiced Spanish cuisine, and Las Reses--a steakhouse which looks like the inside of a Cheyenne dance hall--serve quality food at reasonable prices. Wine lists are limited, though it is possible to find decent Spanish, Italian or Chilean wines.
Paradise Beach Club & Casino
Box 337, Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, RD
Phone: (809) 320-3663 or (800) 752-9236
Fax: (809) 320-4858
Room rates: single: $150, double: $260 ($50 children); suite: $170 to $350
Three restaurants, three bars, boutiques, tennis, golf, horseback riding, water-sports, disco, bicycles, scooters
Box 337, Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, RD
Phone: (809) 320-3663 or (800) 752-9236
Fax: (809) 320-4858
Room rates: single: $150, double: $260 ($50 children); suite: $170 to $350
Three restaurants, three bars, boutiques, tennis, golf, horseback riding, water-sports, disco, bicycles, scooters
Most hotels at Playa Dorada are like the Paradise, only less so. The Paradise impresses with appearance and a graceful atmosphere, while still managing to balance between the young party crowd and families. This is not a luxury property. Rather, it accommodates most people by offering prompt service and clean, updated rooms. The lobby features vaulted ceilings with open pools of water, fountains and an overgrown jungle, however the rooms are less stylish than the Flamenco. This is a good place for families as many of the junior suites open into full-sized apartments.
But you won't be spending much time in your room. More likely, you'll make a nightly pilgrimage along the edge of the meandering pool until you reach Eden Grill, where you can sit by the ocean and dine while the sun sets behind the giant shadow of Mt. Pico Duarte.
Afterward you might visit the disco as well as a very clubby, European-style casino. It's less noisy than many casinos in North America, despite the fact that there are more than 70 slots in a relatively small room. There are also eight roulette wheels, three tables for five-card stud, 20 for black jack and three for craps.
During the day, there are two beaches to lounge on, and if you're feeling active, snorkeling, windsurfing, tennis, golf, bicycling and horseback riding are all available options.
Puerto Plata Beach Resort Hotel & Casino
P.O. Box 600, Puerto Plata, RD
Phone: (809) 586-4293, (800) 348-5395
Fax: (809) 586-4377
Room rates: single and double: $110 to $140; suite: $125 to $170 (children stay free)
P.O. Box 600, Puerto Plata, RD
Phone: (809) 586-4293, (800) 348-5395
Fax: (809) 586-4377
Room rates: single and double: $110 to $140; suite: $125 to $170 (children stay free)
This hotel suffers from location. Just off the Malecon, it's an excellent place for quiet, but you've got to go into Playa Dorada to get to the action. That said, the Puerto Plata Beach Resort has a more loyal clientele because it's away from the crowds. Another nice thing: because it's away from Playa Dorada, bracelets normally required to identify you as a paying guest are conspicuously absent--a liberating feeling for an American.
Entering through the front gate, there are a series of haciendas, all of which house variously sized, well-kempt rooms (none of which managed to escape the pastel paintbrush of refurbishment).
A disco and nightly entertainment are provided here, and there is a smallish casino, although its gaming tables tend to have more life due to the downtown proximity.
Puerto Plata Casinos
Jack Tar Casino
Jack Tar Village, P.O. Box 380,Playa Dorada Puerto Plata, RD
Phone: (809) 320-3800Fax: (809) 320-3372
Jack Tar Village, P.O. Box 380,Playa Dorada Puerto Plata, RD
Phone: (809) 320-3800Fax: (809) 320-3372
There is really only one legitimate casino in Puerto Plata, the Jack Tar, which has an unfortunately '80s decor. But the room is very large and it is one of very few casinos in the country to feature more than one kind of slot machine. There are 24 black jack tables, five for poker (five-card stud) and three tables for craps.
Bets are limited to $200, although $1,000 is sometimes allowed for bigger fish. Ramon Perez Santos, the manager of the casino, says that Americans are the biggest gamblers, but they only come in the wintertime. As is the case with most of the larger casinos here, better customers (those who gamble heavily) are given better treatment. It's not unusual for big spenders to be treated to meals at Elaine's (a high-quality French restaurant hidden behind the slots and gaming tables) or receive free cab rides or special rooms at the casino's hotel (the Jack Tar).
The casino also has a sports book with a Vegas line and no minimums or maximums--although there's no betting on NHL hockey. "Nobody here understands the game," says Perez.
If you've come to the capital for a tropical getaway, you will be disappointed. Santo Domingo is a huge city with a population greater than 2 million and growing. And though the city seems much smaller than that, human and industrial waste has made the beach off the Malecon--the avenue where most major hotels are located--unsafe for swimming. There is also more evidence of poverty here, and the people are a bit more tourist-savvy and also less friendly. The hum and pulse of a major city give the hotel managers incentive to perform, and service, as well as the quality of everything from the food to the tap water, is better than in the rest of the country. Also, there are plenty of places to shop, and the capital is loaded with some of the oldest architecture in the hemisphere. A good guidebook (Foeder's guide to the Caribbean is recommended) will help you with navigation, and knowing where you are going will help prevent any "misunderstandings" between you and your taxi driver.
It is best to take in the sights in pieces, stopping at one of the many cafes to rest and to adjust to the pace of life here. Even if you're traveling at half speed, you'll still be moving faster than most of the people in the country.
There are several dozen fine restaurants in town, though at least half of them border on kitsch. Those which do not don't necessarily have anything special to offer. A few places--Cafe Capri, Exquisito and La Terezana--are more authentically Dominican, and there is more attention to the food than at other restaurants.
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A Study of ALRT 1057 Topical Gel in Patients With AIDS-Related Kaposi's Sarcoma
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|Sarcoma, Kaposi HIV Infections
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|Randomized Phase III Vehicle Controlled Trial of ALRT 1057 Topical Gel in Patients With AIDS-Related Kaposi's Sarcoma
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How do The Matrix, Avatar, and Tron reveal the future of existence? Can our brains recognize where "reality" ends and "virtual" begins? What would it mean to live eternally in a digital universe? Where will technology lead us in five, 50, and 500 years?
Two innovative scientists here explore the mystery and reality of the virtual and examine the profound potential of emerging digital technologies. Welcome to the future....
The coming explosion of immersive digital technology, combined with recent progress in unlocking how the mind works, will soon revolutionize our lives in ways only science-fiction has imagined. In Infinite Reality, Jeremy Bailenson (Stanford University) and Jim Blascovich (University of California, Santa Barbara) - two of virtual reality's pioneering authorities, whose pathbreaking research has mapped how our brain behaves in digital worlds - take us on a mind-bending journey through the virtual universe.< /p>
Infinite Reality explores what emerging computer technologies and their radical applications will mean for the future of human life and society. Along the way, Bailenson and Blascovich examine the timeless philosophical questions of the self and "reality" that arise through the digital experience; explain how virtual reality's latest and future forms - including immersive video games and social-networking sites - will soon be seamlessly integrated into our lives; show the many surprising practical applications of virtual reality, from education and medicine to sex and warfare; and probe further-off possibilities like "total personality downloads" that would allow your great-great-grandchildren to have a conversation with "you" a century or more after your death.
Equally fascinating, farsighted, and profound, Infinite Reality is an essential guide to our virtual future, where the experience of being human will be deeply transformed.
©2011 Jim Blascovich and Jeremy Bailenson (P)2011 HarperCollins Publishers
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A great contemporary book about the future of our world. Even offline, the Internet changes everything. Jump on or get left behind. Whether you're a religious person, a fun lover, explorer, technophile, businessman, entrepreneur, freelancer, philosopher, or any or non of them, this is an important book that should never be overlooked.
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