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'Connolly had what he called an "average" season – 45 points, third on the team – but at times looked too deferential and by his own admission needs to shoot more. "I know I can do a lot better," Connolly said. "I set high standards for myself. Each year, I'm getting better and better. I just want to keep that progress going."'
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Hunger is basic. It may be a symptom, rather than a root problem, and some, understandably, wish to help cure social ills where they start, through empowerment and education. But, for me, that's like surgery without anesthesia. A hungry child can't learn in school, a hungry worker won't be as productive as possible and a hungry mother's infant will not be as healthy as it should be.
Community Harvest is hundreds of dedicated volunteers, donors and staff coming together to help make sure that not one man, woman or child goes to bed hungry. And, as hard as they try, they fail every day for lack of sufficient resources.
Yet they do so much! Community Harvest provides assistance to more than 90,000 clients annually, meaning that one out of seven people in our nine-county service area is directly impacted every day. During 2012, 11 million pounds of food was distributed, 53 percent in Allen County, which was 1 million pounds more than in 2011.
Now we're engaged in a campaign to raise $5 million to renovate our two facilities and to replace an aging fleet of vehicles. So far, we've raised $4.6 million and recently completed work on our Tillman Road facility, where every Saturday morning an average of 575 heads of households, representing 2,200 family members, line up for hours to take home fresh produce, dairy products and baked goods, and where our Community Cupboard and Back Pack (food that goes home with children over the weekend) programs, are located.
Our north facility still requires renovation to be fully functional as a distribution center for the more than 430 partner agencies — food kitchens, churches, and social service organizations — who work with us on a daily basis.
One of Executive Director Jane Avery's dreams is to build a "blanch-and-freeze" operation at the north facility, which will allow us to collect, store and distribute quality produce year-round, rather than just at harvest time. This program will cost $200,000 to establish and will be the first of its kind in the country.
The need is great, and growing. We've almost reached our goal — thanks to many dozens of foundations, businesses and individuals — and you can help get us there, and make a truly meaningful impact on your community.
To learn more about the "Hunger: Help Us Fill the Need" campaign, to make a contribution, or to have a tour of our facilities, please call 447-3696.

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Post Game - Oilers vs. Avs
Jonathan Willis
October 27 2009 11:16PM
Colorado Avalanche: 3
Edmonton Oilers: 0
Not much to say about this one. It was a lousy hockey game, and the score is a fair indication of both who carried the play and exactly how boring it was. There wasn't a player on the team who had a good game, save perhaps Khabibulin. We can chalk it up to the flu (everybody's sick, and Ladislav Smid has swine flu) or we can chalk it up to percentages normalizing (since I said the Oilers were bound to drop from their 15.2% rate they've fallen down to 12.3%) or we can chalk it up to outshooting the opposition a grand total of one time on the season, but this team doesn't look good right now.
The same things apply now that applied prior to this streak of three losses to division opponents: it's early, it's only a few games, and it isn't worth panicking about.
Also possibly of interest - while Dan Tencer suggests the powerplay is the problem, I thought it looked good tonight, even if it didn't score. But when the Oilers have gone three games without an even-strength goal, and two without a goal period, I think it's a bit much to blame special teams.
October 28 2009, 07:24PM
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I'm certain Fox News will spin this to make this incident look like Obama's fault. One can't deny that they are masters of deception and propaganda. However, I'm hard-pressed to see if they could pull it off. Obama and Homeland Security were on top of this thanks to credible intel…unlike the previous administration who blamed everything on the CIA's faulty intel.Vodpod videos no longer available.
President Barack Obama and counterterrorism officials said Friday that U.S. officials had broken up a terrorist plot to attack cargo planes in the U.S. and two Jewish sites in Chicago. Officials said a new arm of al Qaeda, known as al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, was responsible for the plot. "Going forward, we will continue to strengthen our cooperation with the Yemeni government … to destroy this al Qaeda affiliate," Obama said in a press conference.
Packages containing explosives were discovered in Dubai and the East Midlands airport in Britain; he said that flights in Newark and Philadelphia were checked as precautions, though he did not say anything about the commercial plane that was escorted by fighter jet to JFK. Officials said these packages originated in Yemen. Several members of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula have been arrested in other plots, and the U.S. donated $150 million to help Yemeni forces fight the group.


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Today and tomorrow will see a big push for action on the farm bill, but perhaps to no avail.
Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, will host a press conference today at 12:30 Eastern to "to discuss the need for a Farm Bill before the current one expires at the end of September."
The Farm Bill Now! coalition, which includes all the major fresh produce associations, is planning for a rally tomorrow to urge passage of the farm bill.
Even with all the heat and light on the issue, a farm bill is not likely this year, House Agriculture Committee ranking member Collin Peterson, D-Minn., has told a Minnesota newspaper. House Agriculture Committee chairman Frank Lucas also doesn't see a sense of urgency among fellow lawmakers.
It is assumed the result of this inability to pass a new farm bill by the time the old farm bill expires at the end of September will be a short-term extension to the bill. But some wonder if that will even happen.
The "lame duck" session after the election may be the last-gasp chance to pass a farm bill this year.
All this speculation about what will happen to the farm bill reminds me of a quote attributed to Winston Churchill.
"A politician needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month, and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen."
Politicians better get their scripts ready for all possible contingencies as it relates to the puzzling fate of the 2012 farm bill.


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Shake Shack's first location in Philadelphia is opening next Wednesday, June 6, at 2000 Sansom Street (at S. 20th Street; map). You can view the menu at uwishunu.com.
About the author: Robyn Lee is the editor of A Hamburger Today and takes many of the photos for Serious Eats. She'll also doodle cute stuff when necessary. Read more from Robyn at her personal food blog, The Girl Who Ate Everything.


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Killin' It 029: Live From The Literature Lounge
While in London I was asked to read alongside The fabulous Year Zero Writers, Daisy Anne Gree, Dan Holloway, Mark Nash, Penny Goring, and Larry Harrison, as well as Cherry Smyth, the Mama of Dada, Sheri-D Wilson from Canada, and Nina Rapi from Brixton and Athens. Plus artwork by Sarm. It was an honor to read with so many wonderful writers and our host Anjan was delightful. The event was held at the ever delightful Poetry Cafe in Covent Garden and is home to the National Poetry Society.
I read excerpts from Blood & Pudding and talked a little about Knickerbocker Circus, tarot, and life in NYC.
Thank you once again to Dan Holloway, Daisy Anne Gree, Year Zero Writers, The Newf for making it all possible, Peter James for allowing me to make an office out of his flat, Dr. Beetle and Jeff Mead for their support, and Warren Ellis, who is just as awesome in real life as he is on the net, maybe more so. A big thank you to Nina Rapi from BRAND Literary Magazine, which is absolutely fantastic.
Left to Right: Sarm and Daisy, Dan & I in the Literary Lounge, Marc relaxes before the reading, Penny strikes a pose, Me & Anjan right after he introduced me, Dr. Beetle, me, & Warren. We are a tough street gang, I know. Bottom: Me and Peter James
Photos of Year Zero by Daisy Anne Gree, Photo of me & P.J. by Lilly Moss
To pre-order Blood and Pudding Please click the cover below. The KC will be taking pre-orders up until the shipping date July 15th.


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I have a hand me down bamboo fly rod. It is a Shakespeare Intrinsic N0. 1311B made in 1928. I am a fisherman but have not done any flyfishing. Unless it has a lot of value as an antique I would like to use it. does anyone know anything about this rod like line weight, value etc.


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BMW Z8 Serpentine Belt Replacement Cost
How Much Does a Serpentine Belt Replacement Cost?
Serpentine Belt Replacement Service and Cost
These belts can be used individually or grouped together as part of the system that is driven by the engine crankshaft pulley to run such items as the air conditioning compressor, alternator, and power steering pump.
As the engine's crankshaft pulley turns it drives the serpentine belt. In turn, the belt drives the pulleys for the other systems including the air conditioning, alternator, water pump, cooling fan, and power steering.
Over time serpentine belts stretch, crack, and the ribs that ride on the accessory pulleys being to wear smooth. A squealing noise that increases with engine speed or as engine driven accessories are turned on may be noted. The noise is caused by the belt slipping on the pulleys, insufficiently driving them. Ineffective air conditioning, a battery warning light, or intermittent power steering assist can result from this.
A slipping belt means one or all of the accessories are not being driven properly. Loss of air conditioning, electrical power, power steering, or water pump and fan drive are possible depending on the severity of the wear. If left for too long the belt can shred or come off of the pulleys. The belt should be inspected as soon as is convenient to protect against becoming stranded.
Replacement intervals vary by vehicle and driving conditions. We typically see this part replaced approximately every 100,000 miles.
Serpentine Belt Replacement Repair Information
The technician will visually inspect the serpentine belt for wear or fluid contamination. The belts have grooves that locate them laterally on the accessory pulleys. These will be checked for cracking or chunking. On vehicles equipped with automatic belt tensioners there is usually a gauge on the tensioner that indicates how much the belt has stretched, this will also be checked.
The technician will loosen the tensioner to allow slack in the belt. After removing the old belt, the technician will route the new one over the accessories, then release the tensioner so that it puts tension on the belt. The vehicle will then be started to check that the belt has been properly routed.
High-quality serpentine belts are less likely to squeak and/or prematurely fail. The vehicle may have multiple tensioners and idler pulleys that the belts ride on. This would be a good time to inspect them for bearing wear and replace as needed. It is also important to inspect the accessory pulleys, especially in the case where a relatively new belt was shredded or thrown off. Worn or stuck pulleys can damage a new belt in short order.
Belts can be referred to as serpentine belts, accessory belts, drive belts, fan belts, alternator belts, water pump belts, or V-Belts depending on vehicle application. It is important to order the correct one for your specific vehicle. Belts can also differ by optional equipment, such as air conditioning. Such cases will provide a range in belt size. When driving through large puddles, it is possible for water to splash up into the engine bay and get onto the belts and pulleys. This will not damage them, but a squealing noise may be noted, along with the alternator or battery light illuminating due to the alternator belt slipping. Additionally, leaking coolant or oil can cause belt issues. Coolant will act as a lubricant and cause the belts to slip, while leaking oil will also damage the belt's rubber.
The vast majority of serpentine belts only require simple tools to replace. However, the procedures vary wildly from car to car. Before ordering parts or attempting this repair yourself, look online for guides on how to replace the belts in your specific vehicle. Vehicles with transversely mounted engines are often more difficult to service due to lack of space between the engine and frame. Special tools to release and lock the belt tensioner may be required to perform this procedure.


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HAMPSHIRE County Council has welcomed a £6m boost from the government for highways improvements.
The funds will be used for Operation Resilience, a council programme to strengthen roads and footways.
So far the council has improved more than 150 miles of highways against extreme weather conditions and increasing traffic.
The extra money is in addition to the £60 million per year received for general highways maintenance and will be split over the next two financial years.
Councillor Mel Kendal, deputy leader and executive member for environment and transport at Hampshire County Council, said: "Highways maintenance is one of our top priorities. Over three years ago, we made a commitment to invest in a multi-million pound long term strategy, with Operation Resilience and refurbish our highway infrastructure."


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Corpas fares well vs. Cubs in bullpen battle
MESA, Ariz. -- With a strong two-inning outing against his former club, Rockies non-roster invitee Manny Corpas was impressive Wednesday in his bid to earn a middle relief spot.
Corpas, who went 0-2 with a 5.01 ERA in 46 2/3 innings for the Cubs last season, fanned two in two perfect innings. In Denver, Corpas is better known as the closer on the 2007 squad that went to the World Series.
Corpas would lose the closer job as elbow problems began to derail him. After missing 2011 because of surgery, Corpas returned to the Majors with the Cubs last season.
The Rockies plan to carry three relievers who are capable of facing one batter or pitching multiple innings to pitch in the middle roles, and there is no shortage of competition.
"There's good competition," Rockies manager Walt Weiss said. "For the most part, they've thrown the ball well. There will be tough decisions at the end of spring, but that means we're getting better as a ballclub. Corpas is a sinker-slider guy who knows what he's doing. He's wily out there. He knows how to attack hitters."
Thomas Harding is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Hardball in the Rockies, and follow him on Twitter @harding_at_mlb. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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'How available will legalized pot be to my kid in Yakima?'
YAKIMA, Wash. -- About 500 people packed into the Convention Center to get some face time with the Liquor Control Board.
Many had strong opinions about legalized marijuana in Washington.
'My goodness gracious we can do this. Tell me that people didn't come up with all these arguments during the prohibition," Joe Dennis said.
"Concerns that you may have on the West side are different than those of ours on the East side," Andi Ervin said.
Officials from the LCB held the unique open forum to get feedback from the public on the implementation of I-502. The historical imitative passed, however pot will be regulated is still to be determined.
"Were interested in hearing what the public has to say and that will help up formulate our rules," said LCB Chair, Sharon Foster.
One by one people took to the microphone. The biggest concern: how accessible marijuana will become to people under 21.
"Come on board and lets all work together to protect the youth in our communities," Peggy Gutierrez said.
Andi is a mother of four who drove four hours from home to attend the meeting. She says since the state privatized liquor, teens can steal it right off the shelf in their liquor store. She's worried the same will happen with pot.
"If we do not do our due diligence to secure the growth of marijuana will be no different. We will surely see increased possession of this drug by our youth through theft," Andi said.
Joe is a Prosser father who struggles to walk. He says medical marijuana is the only thing that helps his pain.
"I think that we can do this responsibly. I think we can do it intelligently. I think we can do it in a way that everyone will benefit," Joe said.
Of course, how and where it's grown was also a hot topic in an area saturated with agriculture.
"'Marijuana grows in addition need to be secured differently than wine grapes or hops. Those do not cause intoxication directly off the vine," Andi said.
Like it or not, legalized marijuana is here... and the wave of mixed reactions is starting to light up.
The law requires all the rules to be finalized by this December. The state panel is recommending enacting a 25 percent excise tax...with some profits going to school construction.


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Towers waiting to hear back on potential deals
D-backs remain interested in starting pitching, catchers, outfielders
CINCINNATI -- With the clock ticking towards Thursday's 1 p.m. MT non-waiver Trade Deadline, D-backs general manager Kevin Towers is waiting to hear back from some teams on potential deals.
"It's kind of in the other ballclub's court right now," Towers said just before the start of the D-backs' game with the Reds on Wednesday afternoon. "I think we all know there's a couple of potential deals out there that we've told clubs that to move this particular player, this is what we'd do. If they meet that, we do something. If not, we don't."
Arizona's brass took a copy of the team's 40-man roster and put stars next to the names of players it feels are building blocks going forward and therefore not people they would want to give up. They also ranked the prospects in the Minor League system to see where areas of depth might be.
"Starting pitching is probably No. 1 not only for our big league club, but for our system," Towers said of his team's needs. "And probably catching and then probably the outfield. So our focus in any trade discussion is probably in those three areas."
The D-backs do have lots of depth in the infield, with Martin Prado and Aaron Hill among the veterans who have seen their names pop up in trade rumors.
"In the right deal, maybe," Towers said of dealing from his depth. "But I think when you look at our middle infielders, I really don't want to part with any of them, especially our young guys."
Towers said the trade market has been quieter than what he expected given the parity in baseball, but that of course could change in the hours ahead.
"We don't like to be in this position," Towers said. "The last three years we've been in buy mode and this year they're asking us about our big league players, not our prospects. It's not a position we want to be in, but this is an opportunity to hopefully make us better in the future if we end up doing something."
Steve Gilbert is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @SteveGilbertMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Birbal The Wise - XVIIISituation puzzles (sometimes called lateral thinking puzzles) are ones where you need to ask lots of yes or no questions to figure out what happened in the situation. These are good puzzles for groups where one person knows the puzzle and answers the questions.
Emperor Akbar once ruled over India. He was a wise and intelligent ruler; and he had in his court the Nine Gems, his nine advisors, who were each known for a particular skill. One of these Gems was Birbal, known for his wit and wisdom. The story below is one of the examples of his wit. Do you have it in you to find the answer?
One day, Emperor Akbar posed a question to Birbal. He asked him what Birbal would choose if he offered either justice or a gold coin.
"The gold coin," said Birbal without hesitation.
On hearing this, Akbar was taken aback. "You would prefer a gold coin to justice?" he asked, not believing his own ears.
"Yes," said Birbal.
The other courtiers were amazed by Birbal's display of idiocy. They were full of glee that Birbal had finally managed himself to do what these courtiers had not been able to do for a long time - discredit Birbal in the emperor's eyes!
"I would have been disappointed if this was the choice made even by my lowliest of servants," continued the emperor. "But coming from you it's not only disappointing, but shocking and sad. I did not know you were so debased!"
How did Birbal justify his answer to the enraged and hurt Emperor?
Answer"One asks for what one does not have, Your Majesty." said Birbal, smiling gently and in quiet tones.
"Under Your Majesty's rule, justice is available to everybody. But I am a spendthrift and always short of money and therefore I said I would choose the gold coin."
The answer immensely pleased the emperor and respect for Birbal was once again restored in the emperor's eyes.
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text: Well let me say that it was my first time seeing a pro basketball game live. I am not a huge mavericks fan and I live in Dallas so that is the only team I would be able to see live and I have chosen not to in the past. However my fiance gave me tickets to go see the Pacers since I have been a fan for a while and since they only come to dallas once a season she gave me the tickets for an early bday present. Here are my impressions seeing them live....First Mike was not there mainly because his grandfather passed away a couple days ago and he was being with his family in Fort Worth. So i did not get to visit with him, but my prayers are with him and the family. Second Foster looks quicker in person than on TV which suprised me. Daniels looked really good live. He was hitting his shots fairly consistently and was very active driving to the basket. When Grangers jump shots are not falling he almost seems like he gets hesistant and confused on how to create. Last night when they needed a leader and someone in the clutch no one stepped up. The 12-2 run started when Nowitzki nailed that three pointer and yanked his shirt down and yelled and pumped his fist. It got his team going. I noticed that not one Pacer has the same effect on the team that Dirk has on the Mavs. Hibbert looked real slow. Rush looked great. His shot is coming around and he was very aggressive. Murphy relied solely on his jump shot. I know he is not a post player but he has to start addressing his presence. He spends so much time in the wieght room to bulk up how on earth is it going to help him if he starts out on the arc and drives every time. He needs to use his muscle to get the ball inside and draw fouls. Again I must say I enjoyed seeing the game I was about 20 rows behind the Mavs basket. It was cool to finally get to see a pro basketball game live. Just wanted to share my experiences and wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.


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— February 2000
Going the Distance
|Arneson Drives propel the Pershing 65 to new heights of speed and luxury.
"It was blowing pretty hard across the Stream last night," said Reg Corbett, project manager for Ferretti/Pershing of America as Darren Datson, Pershing's stateside factory rep, eased the electronic Twin Disc EC200 Power Commander controls forward. I was seated in the double bench to port of the boat's air-conditioned helm. Through the extra-large windows all around, including those in the massive stainless steel sliding door aft, I could readily see that the three- to four-foot chop outside of Fort Lauderdale's Everglades Inlet ran from the edge of the Gulf Stream all the way to the beach.
In response to Datson's move, the twin 1,420-hp Caterpillar 3412E diesels nestled way aft responded immediately as the familiar high-pitched turbo whine kicked in and the tachs approached 1400 rpm. As more power was delivered, he nosed the 65's bow around to the north on our way to Palm Beach. We were now beam to the seas. But besides 2,840 horsepower, a pair of five-blade Nibral props, and a deep-V running bottom with 16 degrees of deadrise aft, the Pershing 65 had another piece of armament with which to meet these seas: a pair of Arneson #14 surface-piercing drives.
For those of you uninformed about the Arneson surface-piercing drive, let me explain its operation. It's designed to place only the bottom half of the propeller, which produces thrust, in the water while the boat is on plane. The top half, which only produces drag, is out of the water. While initially developed for racing and high-performance vessels, surface drives have other advantages. Because they are mounted abaft the transom–extending as much as 10 feet–and pivot to either side like a stern drive, they improve steering response. The props are not under the boat, and this allows for effectively unrestricted prop diameters and reduces vibration, plus eliminates the need for rudders and reduces draft. In addition, the drives adjust vertically to allow the helmsman to adjust a boat's trim to suit sea conditions.
All well and good on paper, but what does this mean to a luxurious 29-ton (34.5-ton, laden) 65-footer doing 43 mph through four-footers coming abeam? On this run, it meant a smooth, controlled, exciting ride. And that's what you want a cruising boat to do: run well in deteriorated conditions. On other boats I've been on in similar conditions, I've noted considerably more slamming, jarring, and noise.
Once Datson had our drives at just the right attitude, and with the exception of the occasional big one, he rarely had to adjust his speed. "We've probably gotten about 10 knots more speed out of her with these drives than with conventional ones," he judged.
Upon reaching our destination, Datson had a chance to show off the 65's maneuverability around the dock by first taking her in on a starboard-to approach with a swiftly running current on the bow and the wind to port. Using the Twin Disc's trolling mode to reduce rpm, he positioned the 65 parallel to the dock, adjusted the trim angle down a bit, and put the wheel to port, starboard engine ahead, and port engine in neutral. With only a nudge from the bow thruster, our test boat made a controlled, soft landing. "Surface drives were once known for giving trouble during low-speed maneuvering," Datson told me. "But working the trolling valves with the drives and the thruster makes it easy in any kind of docking situation. You always have control."
From the dock, this sleek, low-profile boat, designed by Fulvio de Simoni, all but shouts, "Let's go!" And while she more than proved she could do just that, her racy good looks are only the start. She possesses cruising amenities that will make any time spent traveling aboard comfortable and pleasing.
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This article originally appeared in the January 2003 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.


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Mobile specific data is hard to find but research from 2009 shows an estimated 44% of general software projects were late, over budget, or with less than the required features and functions. Additionally another 24% failed, were canceled prior to completion or delivery, or never used. An estimated 68% failure rate is staggering given the amount of money and resources needed to deliver a successful software application.
How about us? Since 2003 Jam-Mobile has successfully launched over 50 apps, both internally and externally for clients, on multiple platforms including iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, Android, Palm, and Windows Phone 7. This is no small feat given the complexity of mobile software development and the differences between OS's/devices. Additionally I can count on one hand the number of App Projects that were started and ultimately did not launch.
So why do Mobile App Projects Fail?
Simply put, from my experience, a poorly scoped project (Features, Timing, Cost, etc) will doom development from the beginning. Yes your mobile app project is most likely failing right at the start. Here is the opportunity!
I discuss app projects with clients all the time. I spend a significant amount of time upfront listening to my clients about the features and specifications of their apps. Additionally I ask them about the goals and objectives of the project. I want to make sure, given the technology landscape; their project has the greatest likelihood of success. It does my clients no good to launch an iPhone app when 85% of their users are Corporate Blackberry customers!
Clearly defining your Mobile App scope is critical to success! Will your project have some level of scope creep? Yes, every project does but keeping changes to a minimum helps reduce cost and delays. A good App developer should continually be engaging you with questions and suggestions. Keep in mind a good qualified developer brings unique mobile expertise to the table. I routinely offer suggestions and advice to my clients to make their projects better! This is critical to success and the foundation for a good partnership!


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Marijuana grows in Maspeth.
Andrea Sanderlin, a suburban mother from Scarsdale, reportedly came off as a typical mom taking care of her three children, driving her Mercedes SUV around town. That was until federal authorities busted her for allegedly running a large-scale marijuana operation on the side.
Her double life was unearthed when the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) discovered a weed-growing warehouse nestled in Maspeth, housing over 1,000 marijuana plants as well as large quantities of dried marijuana, according to a criminal complaint.
In April, a confidential witness told law enforcement agents that a woman they knew as "Andi" operated at least one grow house. Andi was later identified as Sanderlin.
When feds tracked Sanderlin's Con Edison accounts, they were led to a location entitled "Fantastic Enterprises" associated with Sanderlin's phone number. Con Ed reps told agents the site was using an unusually high amount of electricity and bills were paid in cash, according to authorities.
DEA agents observed Sanderlin drive between her Scarsdale home and the warehouse site several times throughout May. On May 20, feds tracked the woman as she left her home, and stopped her just before she got to the grow house. Sanderlin went with them to the site and confirmed the warehouse was hers. However, she did not give them permission to enter.
That didn't stop the agents, who entered the plant pursuant to a search warrant, and discovered the location contained a "sophisticated operation to grow and process marijuana."
"Each room contained state of the art lighting, irrigation and ventilation systems to facilitate growing the marijuana," the complaint said.
If convicted, Sanderlin faces a minimum of 10 years jail time.
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Restoration after Dentist Issues
I have been limited in my choice of dentist due to a switch to HMO. I am not happy with this current dentist. On my first visit, I felt I was given a menu of things they could do that my insurance would cover at no cost to me. I have always been in the dental chair since the age of 5 and have nice teeth. My problem is that, since going to this dental office, I have begun to have problems that I am not sure how to fix. I had a dental instrument jammed sharply up into a space between a tooth and a filling. That very day, the tooth broke. I was told the tooth was not able to be "saved" and that it would have to be pulled (the first I have ever lost in 45 years). The Dentist slipped as my tooth was pulled and now the tooth next to it has a crack up it (on the inside where it butted against the pulled tooth). I`m convinced the tooth was broken when he slipped. I had a crown that I had several years ago. Since that time, I had moved and changed dentists 3 times and no major problems were ever noted. Yet, when I see this dentist a dental instrument was jammed under the crown (I don`t mean the usual gentle prod done to a crown at the gumline). He asked who did this crown? Acting as if I had seen some quack. Crown was fine before him and again within a day or two there was a squishing sound around it. The crown has worked loose now to where it can pop up on that side. I don`t know what to do? First of all, I will have a new dentist this year. I went in with a set of teeth that every dentist I have ever had complimented me on. Now I am missing tooth #4 (showing in my smile). The tooth next to it has a crack in it on the inside where the other tooth is missing. I have a broken tooth that has had a root canal that I hope can be crowned. And also, this molar that has a loose crown. What can I expect a new dentist to want to do? I can not afford expensive work and it looks like the HMO cost me more than it saved. My biggest concerns are the cracked tooth and the loose crown. I don`t want to lose anymore teeth.
First of all, you need to find a new dentist. Is always safe to ask for second or third opinions, if you are not in pain there is always time to have another opinion and make a decision with no rush.
For me is very difficult to tell you what to do with your broken teeth without seeing you or have radiographs or models of your teeth. Usually fractured teeth do not have a good prognosis, but it depend how big and deep the fracture is, the location, the bite, etc…
Unfortunately, HMOs do not offer the best treatment options for the patients, just the more convenient and inexpensive for them. This limits the options for patients and dentist.
To replace #4, the best option is to have it replaced with an implant (usually not covered by an HMO). The second option is to replace it with a fixed bridge attach to the teeth next to it. The third option (and cheapest) is a removable partial denture. For the loose crown you are probably going to need a new crown as soon as possible, before is too late.
Alfredo Hernandez, DDS, MS
Assistant Professor of Comprehensive Care
School of Dental Medicine
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My review for Hypnotic Sweet Treats is NEGATIVE.
I pm'ed through Facebook because I had won a gift card but still had to pay for shipping. She invoiced me through Paypal and I paid. (October 25th)
I messaged her about the status of my item and she said she'll mail it out soon. (November 24th)
I opened a dispute on Paypal before the deadline with a message included that I was just opening a dispute as a safety measure and would close it as soon as I received the items. (December 7th)
She didn't respond through Paypal so I raised it to a claim. (December 23rd)
Case was resolved by Paypal and I received a refund. (January 3rd)
I'm not sure if it was because I didn't use her Etsy or Storenvy and that she was relocating from what I read on her Facebook. Maybe it was all bad timing. It seems that people do receive items from her. But it was a waste of time and although I wouldn't have lost much money in this transaction I was disappointed in not receiving the items at all.
If You're a Dreamer...
I like cute things!
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Sunday, November 10, 2013
Angelic Pretty USA 3rd Anniversary Tea Party!
I attended Angelic Pretty USA's 3rd Anniversary Tea Party in San Francisco last weekend. I got to see the designers Maki and Asuka and the President of Angelic Pretty Honda-san again!
There was an in-store event at Angelic Pretty SF the day before. I wasn't able to snag any lucky packs but I enjoyed myself anyway!
There was an in-store event at Angelic Pretty SF the day before. I wasn't able to snag any lucky packs but I enjoyed myself anyway!
Took a pic with Asuka-san!
Now on to the Tea Party!
me with the President of Angelic Pretty
Winners of the Scavenger Hunt!
Raffle Winners! Sorry, I forgot to take pics of all the winners.
nail stickers
ring and bracelet set
2nd Place Winner for Best Dressed
1st Place Winner for Best Dressed
Group Pic!
Photo: Angelic Pretty SF Facebook
Here's after the party, waiting in line for in-store special shopping! (can you find me?)
Photo: lace-a-la-mode.tumblr.com
It was a lot longer than the tea party at Anime Revolution and so many lolitas! I recognized a few from Tumblr and daily_lolita. I knew SF lolitas step up their game in crafting and coords so I got to see many beautiful people!
Hope to go again next year~!
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Saturday, November 9, 2013
Lockshop Contest Prize Opening!
Around two months ago I won the Lockshop Flower Circus contest as Grand Prize Winner and I finally received my package!
Here's the box!
Here are all the items!
Here are the wigs I chose:
Here are the tights I chose:
And here's the mystery gift!
I am so grateful for Lockshop and their generosity! I hope to apply again to their next outfit contests.
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Monday, September 23, 2013
Angelic Pretty at Anime Revolution 2013
I had the opportunity to model for Angelic Pretty at Anime Revolution in Canada and also attend the Angelic Pretty tea party! I got to meet a lot of Vancouver lolitas who were all so lovely and nice!
Here's some backstage photos
Here's some backstage photos
Outfit photo (I got to wear Fancy Paper Dolls before it was released)
Makeup pic, I'm wearing 3 pairs of false eyelashes! All the models did their own makeup
Here's a pic with Maki and Asuka, the designers of Angelic Pretty! So cute and sweet in person.
Here's a really attractive pic of me... haha
(Photo: rrrolypoly on Flickr)
(Photo: rrrolypoly on Flickr)
All the models were so friendly and fun. A lot of the girls were mutual friends and knew each other. I had a good time talking with everyone and wasn't very nervous because we were all having a good time.
Here's a group pic on the stage (so lucky I got to be in the front middle). There were e-famous lolitas that I recognized from Tumblr/Daily_Lolita such as Tamie, Charon, Sharon (they're all good friends too!)
I haven't found many pics of my model walk sadly enough but here you go!
(Red Envelope Photos)
(Sukhraj Bhattal Photography)
I met this adorable lady. Here's her blog, Instagram, and Tumblr. Look at that cute face and those perfect gyaru eyes! (She's rrrolypoly on Flickr by the way)
Now for the Angelic Pretty Tea Party!
Here's my outfit
Pic with Maki and Asuka again
me with the president of Angelic Pretty
Here's some pics of the room at Pan Pacific Vancouver
The prizes!!!
Raffle box and bags for the prizes!
food pic!
I didn't win any raffle prizes but I won second place for best dressed! Here's me taking about my style points... so embarrassing...
(Photo: Christina Kam)
Me accepting the prize. I got a candle, ring, and bracelet!
(Photo: Monica Wang)
Tamie won first place for best dressed! She embroidered her dress, so hime~!
Here's some pics of the raffle winners (I didn't get pics of every winner, sorry!)
Here's the Vancouver lolitas giving a gift to Maki and Asuka, so sweet!
I had such a fun time! It was my first time attending a brand tea party. I hope to see the Vancouver lolitas again, I really enjoyed their community!
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Colorado made national news last week after a proposed bill in a state House committee banning cow tail docking ignited an intense debate. After briefly delaying a vote, the bill is moving out of committee.
According to an Associated Press report available here, the Health, Insurance and Environment Committee voted on Thursday to pass the bill to the full House.
It passed on a 6 to 5 vote.
If enacted into law, House Bill 1231 would ban farmers from docking cow tails except when performed by a veterinarian using anesthesia.
Some dairymen believe that their cows stay cleaner when the tails are docked. But consumers don't understand "why you would mess with nature." And, tails are a way for cows to swat flies.
The Sterling, Colo., Journal-Advocate reports that Norm Dinis, owner of Empire Dairy in Wiggins, Colo., was one of the dairy farmers who testified at the committee's hearing. After intense questioning from committee representatives, Dinis testified that he and the dairy industry are partially to blame for not being more active on the issue.
"People in this industry have caved [to animal rights groups' pressure] in hopes that these groups would go away and leave us alone. These groups are hell-bent on regulating our industry. They don't trust us. We've done a poor job" of educating consumers on this issue, Dinis said.
Just a handful of Colorado dairies use tail docking, and because so few would be affected by the bill, some – including Republican Representative Amy Stephens – looks at the bill as bullying.
The National Milk Producers Federation has recommended that dairies phase it out over the next nine years. Other states to make tail docking illegal include California, Rhode Island and New Jersey. Ohio has announced it will stop the practice in 2018.
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Do I really have ADD or is it Anxiety?
Greetings, I am a 37 year old divorced woman. I have had a history of depression which has been treated off and on. My primary care doctor tried several different anti-depressants, including Loprexa, Celexa, and Wellbutrin, with little or no benefit. Finally, he told me that he thought I may have an eating disorder and suggested that I see a psychiatrist. Even though I am overweight, and when feeling stressed or inadequate I may go on an eating binge, I have to wonder if my problems are more to do with anxiety than with food. After seeing a psychiatrist, he diagnosed me as ADD with depression and prescribed Prozac (40mg) and Adderall (20mg 2x a day). When I told him that I was still feeling anxious, he prescribed Celexa and stopped the Prozac. The Adderall makes me feel calm and somewhat relaxes me, but there are still times that I feel jittery and jumpy. I worry constantly about anything and everything, I`m constantly picking at my nails or my cuticles and sometimes break down and cry when the simplest things go wrong. My overall mood is generally happy and carefress unless or until something goes wrong. Could this be anxiety instead of ADD? If so, is there anything that you suggest? Thank you in advance for your time and advice.
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Hundreds cheer Olympic Torch in Pontypool
4:43pm Friday 25th May 2012
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4:43pm Friday 25th May 2012
By Katey Pigden
HUNDREDS of people lined the streets of Pontypool to welcome the Olympic Torch this afternoon.
Crowds started to form a couple of hours before the event and were armed with flags, balloons and whistles on this day of glorious sunshine.
Maddie Hewitt, from Cwmbran celebrated her 21st birthday today and said the torch passing through Torfaen made it that extra bit special.
Alison Hill, 47, from Griffithstown was with her grandson Cole Jacob, nine, from Cwmbran for the special occasion.
She said: "I'm just so excited. I wanted to bring Cole here today so we could experience this once in a lifetime opportunity together."
The torch arrived in Pontypool Town Centre after making its way down from Blaenavon and through Abersychan.
As the convoy arrived crowds were cheering and waving their flags.
Julie Pearce, 50, who has lived in Trevethin all her life managed to touch the torch on the handover in the relay on Commercial Street.
She said: "It was absolutely fantastic. I stood there for more than an hour and it was well worth the wait.
"It's an experience you will never see again."
As the torch made its way out of Pontypool the crowds dispersed full of cheer.
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On Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 11:30 am, the New Mexico Coalition for Choice celebrates with a rally outside the Roundhouse the 37th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark US Supreme Court decision that guaranteed a woman's right to abortion.
Janet Gotkin, the treasurer of the Santa Fe chapter of the National Organization for Women, says the coalition aims to prevent legislative barriers to abortion.
Chief among them, Gotkin says, is parental notification, which requires minors to notify their parents before getting an abortion. Such bills have come before New Mexico's lawmakers at least since 2005—always under Republican sponsorship and so far without success. No parental notification bill was available online at press time but, according to his office staff, state Sen. William Sharer, R-San Juan, has already filed one.
"These bills have been gaining traction in other states, and with the change in the Legislature, having an anti-choice governor, there's a lot more concern this year," Gotkin says.
Placing such restrictions on teenage girls, she says, is both risky and futile.
"There's no research that shows that having this kind of law reduces the number of abortions," Gotkin says. "These kinds of laws are not there to benefit the teenage girls. They're there to forward a political agenda."


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Walk2gether, the nearly 8,000-mile journey undertaken by CFCA President Bob Hentzen, is over, but the spirit of the walk lives on. Recently the mothers in Chile who organized the finale and decorated Pratt Stadium gathered to reflect on the walk's culmination. CFCA-Chile staff member Carolina Salazar Herrera sent us this report from Valparaiso.
Bob Hentzen and thousands of CFCA sponsored members and their families celebrate the end of Walk2gether in Valparaiso, Chile, on June 6, 2011.
The pilgrimage, an act of Christian love to those most in need, represented the unity between the different projects of Latin America.
Don Roberto (Bob) once more demonstrated with this walk that he loves the poor and is an example of hope, of a life of prayer, sacrifice and faith.
The Valparaiso project had an activity in honor of the mothers who supported us on the walk.
They helped us organize and decorate the place where Bob finished this immense work of love, passing on a message of hope, love and dignity to those most in need.
Many mothers offered their impressions on the celebrations:
1) Olga: "I can't tell you how much seeing Don Roberto affected me. It gave me [a lump] in my chest and made me cry. Every day when I pray, I remember him and I ask God to give him vitality and health so he can continue this beautiful movement with everyone who helps him."
2) Marcia: "When I saw Don Roberto arriving, I was grateful and content. I never thought I would see this. I told him that thanks to him, his family and the foundation, my children can continue their studies. I have so much to tell him, but at that moment, the words did not come."
3) Ivonne (who walked with Bob): "It was a marvelous experience to share with Don Roberto and the others, to be able to thank him for everything they do for us. I told him when I arrived here, it was a critical moment for us, but thanks to the foundation, we were able to overcome."
Nancy, grandmother of CFCA sponsored child Juan, reads a poem at the Walk2gether finale.
4) Ema: "I never thought I would be able to see him and tears fell. So much vitality for his age. He charmed me when he danced our national dance (the cueca) and the images of him walking in the other countries. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. A thousand thanks."
Nancy, grandmother of CFCA sponsored child Juan, read this poem at the Walk2gether finale:
The Walk
Robert Hentzen
You are one of those chosen
By God to help the poor
Of this world.
On your walk
God used you
As his instrument.
You are one of the treasures
That God put in this world
To help others.
You are an example
For humanity.
The spirit of our Lord
Is with you.
He cares for you, protects you
And guides you on the path
To teach this world about solidarity …
That your spirit is so humble
As that of the Son of God
On your walk, you have been
Like a ray of light
And hope for poor children
And elderly
Of this world.
That God keeps illuminating you
And strengthening you on the walk
To help others.
May you and your family and your brothers and sisters
Be blessed.
Thank you and many blessings …


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Scotts Valley High's Vanessa Fraser is fulfilling the goal she's had since she was in the third grade: She'll be attending Stanford next year to compete on the Cardinal's track and cross country teams.
"It hasn't sunk in yet," Fraser said Tuesday. "It doesn't really feel real."
Fraser, who won the 3-mile Central Coast Section Division IV cross country championships on Saturday with a time of 17 minutes, 42 seconds, learned Monday she had passed Stanford's strict academic admission process and, without hesitation, committed to run for the Cardinal.
Fraser said it became her goal to attend the prestigious university at an early age because of family tradition. Her father attended Stanford and the family regularly attended Cardinal football games throughout her youth.
And, of course, there's the school's renowned academics and athletics reputation.
"It's hard not to fall in the love with the place," she said. "I love the vibe."
Fraser earlier this month won her second Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League cross country title and, last fall, claimed the California Interscholastic Federation D-IV state title in 17:46.
Aside from the admission process, a coaching change made things a bit more stressful for Fraser. She has been in touch with the coaching staff since her junior year, but Stanford hired Chris Miltenberg as its director of track and field in late August.
Fraser was fearful she would be lost in the regime change, but Miltenberg was aware of Fraser's passion and talent. On Monday, she became the first distance runner to pass through Stanford's admissions process for the recruiting period.
"It's such a relief that it's over," Fraser said. "I never would have guessed how crazy (the recruiting process) is."


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WATERLOO Wilfrid Laurier University is pleased to welcome Philip Marsh to the position of Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Cold Regions Water Science, announced Nov. 14 by the Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of State for Science and Technology.
Marsh joins Lauriers Department of Geography and Environmental Studies after 30 years as a Research Scientist with Environment Canada at the National Hydrology Research Centre in Saskatchewan. During that time, he spent 25 years as an adjunct professor at the University of Saskatchewan where he supervised many PhD and MSc students, including Laurier Associate Professor Bill Quinton. Marsh completed both his masters and doctoral degrees in geography at McMaster University.
We are pleased to welcome Philip Marsh as the Canada Research Chair in Cold Regions Water Science, said Abby Goodrum, vice-president: Research. As an expert in water science and climate change in Canadas far north, he brings valuable expertise to the unique interdisciplinary team of world-class cold regions and water researchers at Laurier.
Marshs research has been carried out in Canadas far north with the goal of understanding water cycle processes and the environmental impacts of climate change and northern energy development. His research has informed policy development at a federal level and helped develop operational models used by Environment Canada. Building on his past work, Marshs Canada Research Chair program will use an integrated approach, involving the often separate disciplines of hydrology, ecology, and climatology. Working in existing long-term research sites at Trail Valley Creek and Havikpak Creek near Inuvik, NWT, he will examine the effects of interrelated changes in climate, boreal forest and tundra vegetation, snow, and permafrost on streamflow and lake levels.
Marsh joins two other CRCs in cold regions and water research: Bill Quinton, Canada Research Chair in Cold Regions Hydrology, and Jennifer Baltzer, Canada Research Chair in Forests and Global Change. Marsh becomes Lauriers 10th Canada Research Chair. He has also joined the ranks of researchers in the Laurier Cold Regions Research Centre and the Laurier Institute for Water Science.
Our government remains committed to attracting and retaining the worlds best researchers, creating jobs and strengthening our economy, said Minister of State Rickford. Through programs such as the Canada Research Chairs, we are supporting cutting-edge research at Canadian universities and fostering innovation by helping researchers bring their ideas to the marketplace, to benefit Canadians and improve our quality of life.
In total, $108.9 million is being invested to support 135 newly awarded or renewed Canada Research Chairs, supplemented by $6.4 million in infrastructure funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation. Tier 1 Chairs are for outstanding researchers acknowledged by their peers as world leaders in their fields.
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EASTERTON boat builder Mark White has raised more than £1,000 for a charity that helped him through major kidney surgery last year by undertaking a chilly bike ride to Southampton.
Mark, 25, of Kings Road, Easterton, set off with his brother Jamie, 22, and their friends Luke and Craig Campbell, of West Lavington, last week when snow lay thick on the ground.
Mark said: "The ride was very cold and the small side roads around the villages were a little tricky, but the snow wasn't too much of a problem.
"It went well and, having exceeded our target considerably, we are already thinking of our next event for charity."
The quartet were certainly eye catching, wearing red and white bubble wigs, red shirts and striped leggings. The money raised from their ride will go to the Saints Foundation, which normally caters for terminally ill children and disabled adults.
But Jamie contacted the charity while Mark was in hospital and they arranged a get well card from the entire first team at Southampton FC, of which Mark has been a fan for many years.
Mark works for a boat building firm in Southampton and he commutes from Easterton every day. He is still accepting sponsorship and anyone who wants to contribute can do so by visiting www.justgiving.com/ 50miles4Saints


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In a move that has been expected for weeks, Murray State coach Steve Prohm on Wednesday announced that sophomore guard Zay Jackson has been suspended for the season.
Jackson, a 20-year-old native of Hammond, La., had been expected to start alongside All-American Isaiah Canaan. But that was before he purposefully hit two pedestrians with his car in a Wal-Mart parking lot following a verbal dispute Sept. 9.
"I care a great deal about Zay and am committed to seeing that he gets the help that he needs," Prohm said in a statement Wednesday. "What he did was wrong, and I want to apologize to everyone that has been negatively affected and embarrassed by his actions. It's not representative of our program and the impact we try to make in the community each year.
"Although the impact on our basketball team is something we'll have to work hard to overcome, I support the direction we are taking with this matter. I know we have a good group of young men that will work hard to represent Murray State the right way this season."
He has agreed to a plea arrangement with a 30-day jail sentence and 30 days of community service for the incident. If that plea arrangement is honored by the court, he will be allowed to serve his jail time on days when he is not in class at Murray State. He was to be formally sentenced Monday, but that was pushed back to Nov. 13 after circuit judge Dennis Foust recused himself.
Jackson averaged only 4.9 points and 2.3 assists as a freshman but was expected to take a much bigger role with the team after the graduation of guards Donte Poole and Jewuan Long.
"Zay's suspension will remain in effect during the 2012-13 season," Murray State athletics director Allen Ward said. "He will not be allowed to participate in any contests during the upcoming season.
"It is my expectation that Zay will concentrate on getting the help he needs, fulfill the requirements that will be dictated by the court, go above and beyond the necessary steps required to become an exemplary citizen and prove to me and others that he is deserving of this opportunity to remain part of our program and university. Only because of the importance of having an established support structure during this time, I will allow Zay to return to team activities such as practice, study hall and conditioning."
Murray State, behind Canaan and big man Ed Daniel, still is the prohibitive favorite to win the Ohio Valley Conference. The Racers are ranked No. 23 in Sporting News' preseason poll.


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The big draw to Tonner's San Diego Comic-Con booth this year was Rick "Zombie Boy" Genest, the heavily tattooed celebrity who came into larger global awareness when Lady Gaga featured him in her "Born This Way" music video. Zombie Boy was on hand for two signings last Friday and Tonner was accepting orders for their Comic-Con Exclusive 17" Zombie Boy Tonner Doll. The intricately detailed figure is limited to just 500 pieces and retailed for $150 at the show. The exclusive figure will be available for those that could not attend Comic-Con on Tonner's website Thursday, 7.26. It will be priced at $159.99 and as an extra bonus, will include a Certificate of Authenticity autographed by Rick Genest himself.
Other highlights at the Tonner booth were new DC Stars. These included a Steampunk version of Wonder Woman, 16" Amazonia Wonder Woman, and a towering 22" tall Batgirl. Tonner's steampunk theme went beyond DC Stars and into a new in-house series called Wilde Imagination Steampunk Imperium Park. Other noteworthy items included a new series of 8-inch Alice in Wonderland figures (Alice, Mad Hatter and Dormouse) and a lovely Marilyn Monroe "Animal Magnetism" doll. Check all these figures out and more at the photo gallery link below.


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Alien Plant in Lake Quitman
ATHENS—In recent weeks, the Inland Fisheries Division of Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) discovered a resurgence of the non-native aquatic plant water hyacinth at Lake Quitman. This plant is a free-floating (non-rooted) aquatic plant native to South America. It was originally introduced into North America in the late 1800s and has been widely spread around the country through the water garden and aquarium trade, and by boaters. The plant is popular with water garden enthusiasts primarily due to its attractive lavender or pink flower; however, water hyacinth is a prohibited plant in Texas and is illegal to sell or possess.
Water hyacinth, along with other non-native plants like giant salvinia and water lettuce, provide virtually no benefit to fish or the aquatic environment. The plants reproduce rapidly and can quickly cover large portions of a lake's surface, blocking access for boaters, reducing dissolved oxygen available for fish and other aquatic organisms and generally impairing water quality.
Of course, not all aquatic plants are bad. In fact, Inland Fisheries staff conducted plantings of a native species called water willow at Lake Quitman during the summer to try and increase beneficial habitat for fish in the lake and give anglers more areas to target fish.
Water hyacinth was first discovered in Lake Quitman in fall of 2001 and has been managed through cooperative efforts by Wood County, local angling organizations and TPWD. The plants have primarily been controlled by manual removal and herbicide applications. As a result of treatment efforts and drought, the species has not been observed in recent years during routine fisheries habitat surveys by TPWD Inland Fisheries staff. However, recent rains created heavy flows in the creek, allowing hyacinth to be dispersed around the western portion of the lake. The plant is difficult to control due to its high rate of reproduction and the persistence of seed banks in the sediment. The seeds of water hyacinth have been known to remain viable for over a quarter century, so it is necessary to monitor lakes for new growth from year to year.
The plants were observed by Inland Fisheries staff during routine sampling of the fish populations at Lake Quitman conducted in October. Following discovery of the plants, TPWD staff manually removed plants in the western portion of the reservoir and deployed a containment boom in Brushy Creek to attempt to prevent dispersal of plants around the lake before a herbicide treatment can be done. Unfortunately, there was too much water hyacinth in the creek for it to be practical to remove it manually. A herbicide treatment proposal has been prepared to treat the remaining plants in the lake, and the treatment will likely be conducted in the coming month. Water hyacinth will probably require continued treatment efforts through the spring of 2014 followed by periodic monitoring.
Fisheries surveys at Lake Quitman continue to show that the lake contains a quality fishery for largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish and a diverse sunfish community. Water hyacinth poses a threat to maintaining these important fisheries, and TPWD biologists want to control the spread of this aquatic nuisance. Aquatic recreation is very important to the local economy. In a 2010 spring survey at Lake Quitman, TPWD estimated that anglers spent approximately $18,000 in association with their fishing activities on the lake in just a three-month period.
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A managed services provider (MSP) evaluates seven Backup And Disaster Recovery (BDR) solutions and shares the pros and cons of each.
There are a lot of services an MSP can sell its customers, but almost every MSP includes BDR services as one of its core offerings. For this month's product review, Business Solutions once again turned to MSP Remote Technology Management (RTM). CEO Eric Brown and Technical Manager Kevin Danis tested seven BDR solutions in their Massachusetts test lab over a two-week period, investing more than 40 hours. True to RTM's conclusion when it tested RMM (remote monitoring and management) products for our January issue, Brown says, "There is no single solution that meets every MSP's needs perfectly." To that end, we share highlights of RTM's tests of the following vendors: Asigra, Axcient, CharTec, Datto, KineticD, StorageCraft, and Unitrends. The MSP met with key product experts from each of the above vendor companies and went through the onboarding process with each one.
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About two months my local area picked up on ROH TV and I knew I had to see what all the hype was about and instantly I was hooked. First off I'd like to talk about the familiar faces I saw.
Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas
I obviously know them from their time in WWE and obviously they are a great fit for ROH with their highly technical style. Their current storyline with Dem
First time blogger but I have tons of posts on the forums, I decided to do this today after coming up with plenty of(if I may say so) great ideas, now it involves most of the titles and some backup fueds as well, while utilizing most of WWE's biggest current stars.
WWE Title:
Either Cena or Del Rio should win this, because C.M. Punk is apparently going to have a match with Kevin
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Are you thinking about refinancing your auto loan? Perhaps you purchased a car a few years ago when interest rates were higher. Or maybe you recently financed your car through a dealership, but now you've found a much better interest rate through your bank or credit union. It's possible that your credit has improved since you took out your auto loan, and you believe you could qualify for a better interest rate. Whatever your reason, refinancing your auto loan at today's low interest rates could save you a significant amount of money, and it's generally easy to do.


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A new bill in Kauai County, Hawaii was introduced to allow the county to govern the use of pesticides and genetically modified organisms on the island. The Kauai County Council voted to move the bill forward and it will now be sent to a public hearing on July 31.
Bill 2491 calls for agricultural corporations—DuPont Pioneer, Syngenta, Dow AgroSciences, BASF and Kauai Coffee—to disclose the use of pesticides and the presence of GMO crops, according to TheGardenIsland.com. The bill would also establish pesticide-free buffer zones around public areas and waterways, ban open-air testing of experimental crops and place a temporary moratorium on the commercial production of GMOs, until the county can conduct an environmental impact statement of the industry's effects on Kauai.
Previously this year, the state legislature considered a bill that would require food produced with GMO ingredients be labeled, but the measure failed.
The controversial bill garnered a large turnout before the Kauai County Council meeting. It was reported that 1,000 attended the meeting and councilmen received more than 1,000 e-mails about the measure.
At the recent hearing, employees from four of the seed companies that would be impacted attended the meeting and several testified against the bill.
Chief complaints included that the bill would limit these company's right to operate.
Cindy Goldstein, spokeswoman for DuPont Pioneer was reported as testifying that the 500-foot bugger zone would significantly reduce the amount of land Pioneer would be able to farm.
"This bill would create confusion and inconsistencies, where a few, but not all, farming operations would be expected to follow another set of rules and guidelines that conflict with requirements that are actually specified now on the labels of those products," Goldstein was reported as saying.
"We could lose 90 percent of our lands," Mark Phillipson of Syngenta, testified on behalf of the Hawaii Crop Improvement Association. "So it is restrictive. It is inhibiting business. It drives the business right out."
People in favor of the bill claimed that the new bill was more of a "right-to-know" bill and that the public had a right to know what pesticides were being sprayed, when and where. Others complained about the experimental testing of pesticides and GMO crops, claiming they were harming people and the environment.


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In 2012 the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) is excited to continue recognition of outstanding dairy operations through their Reproduction Awards Program. This awards program was created in 2009 and recognizes outstanding dairy operations for accomplishing reproductive efficiency with well-implemented management procedures.
"Dairy producers are constantly working towards improving herd reproductive success, and we are excited to continue our support of their efforts through the Reproduction Awards Program," says DCRC Secretary and Reproduction Awards Coordinator Dr. Andrew Skidmore. "Each year we are impressed with the high-performing herds that are nominated from across the country; we encourage industry professionals to nominate herds with a high caliber of reproductive success."
Dairy operations must be nominated by professionals who serve the dairy industry, such as veterinarians, nutritionists, genetic and pharmaceutical company representatives, DHIA field personnel or Extension specialists. Nomination forms must be completed online and are due by April 1.
Judges will review applications and select the top nominees, who will be asked to provide additional information about their operation. This information will help the judges select Platinum, Gold, Silver and Honorable Mention winners. Award recipients will be honored at the 2012 DCRC Annual Meeting in Sacramento, California, on November 8 9, 2012.
For more information about the Reproduction Awards Program or to nominate a herd online, visit www.dcrcouncil.org.
Sub-optimal reproductive performance in the nation's dairy industry prompted leading industry stakeholders to be proactive in tackling this issue head-on. Researchers who focus on reproduction and allied industries that support the dairy industry joined forces creating the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council to enhance reproductive performance. The DCRC has established a stakeholder network and education platform to raise awareness of management techniques that can enhance reproduction on dairy operations. This effort targets dairy producers and the consultants who influence reproductive management.


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Stylish convenience
Hilton Boston Back Bay enjoys a prime location just steps from Copley Square, 1 block from the fashionable Newbury Street shopping, 5 blocks from the Theater District, and across from the Hynes Convention Center.
Elegant entrance
Elegant marble floors and upholstered furniture grace the hotel lobby; Hotel has a year round accessbile indoor pool and state of the art fitness facilities. WiFi (surcharge) is available in all the guestrooms and public areas of the hotel.
Equipped guestrooms
All 390 soundproofed guestrooms have city views, coffeemakers, WiFi (surcharge), pay movies, and premium cable channels.
Guest Highlights
- Comfortable rooms
- Good location
- Walkability and proximity to shopping
- Helpful staff
- Clean guestrooms
- WiFi could've been better
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Hotel Amenities
The Hilton Boston Back Bay is across the street from the Hynes Convention Center. Fashionable Newbury Street features shops, restaurants and galleries one block away. The Prudential Center is one block from the hotel. The hotel is equipped to handle groups of up to 300 in its 15 meeting rooms.
The hotel has a fitness center and indoor pool.
- Indoor pool
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM/banking
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Coffee shop or café
- Fitness facilities
- Computer station
- Free WiFi
- Luggage storage
- Business center
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Concierge services
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Elevator/lift
- Meeting rooms 15
- Multilingual staff
- Total number of rooms - 390
- Rooftop terrace
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference space size (meters) - 1394
- Conference space size (feet) - 15000
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Smoke-free property
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Indoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
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Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Designer toiletries
- Desk
- Premium bedding
- Room service (limited hours)
- Free newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Iron/ironing board
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Refrigerator
- Free toiletries
- Shower only
- Cable TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room safe
- Down comforter
- Pillowtop mattress
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Heating
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Forty Dalton - Dine in casual comfort in Forty Dalton, offering uniquely inspired cuisine combining fresh local ingredients with innovative interpretations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.A private dining room is also available for a more intimate gathering whether in celebration or a meeting. Relax with your favorite beverage in the lounge while watching your favorite game and enjoying some lighter fare. The wine list includes an extensive list of American and International selections.
Nearby Things to Do
The hotel's 5,000-square-foot fitness facility features a 25-foot indoor pool, spa tub, and outdoor sundeck. An exercise room with cardio machines, strength-training equipment, and free weights has a Bose stereo system and multiple plasma TVs.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Sailing nearby
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
Check-in time ends at 4:30 AM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 13 and USD 25 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: USD 43 per day
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- Boston Back Bay Hilton
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Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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Seprafilm Slurry in the Prevention of Uterine Scarring in Patients Undergoing Hysteroscopic Myomectomy (Seprafilm)
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
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Seprafilm is an FDA-approved temporary bioresorbable barrier that physically separates opposing tissue surfaces. The physical presence of the membrane separates adhesiogenic tissue while the normal tissue repair process takes place. When used in the abdominopelvic cavity, it has been shown to reduce the incidence of adhesions.
The intrauterine cavity is a potential space where the walls of the uterus are collapsed upon itself in the normal state. It has been demonstrated that the trauma of removing a submucosal fibroid with electrocautery exposes the uterus to great potential for intrauterine adhesions since the raw charred surface is directly opposed to the opposite endometrial surface. Previous studies have shown that the placement of hyaluronic acid in the intrauterine cavity after a myomectomy is not only safe, but also decreases the incidence of intrauterine adhesions.
The investigators hypothesize that by placing a slurry of Seprafilm in the intrauterine cavity and creating a temporary physical barrier between the walls of the uterus, that they will be able to prevent iatrogenic intrauterine adhesions. Given that approximately 24 to 48 hours after placement, the membrane becomes a hydrated gel that is slowly resorbed within one week, the investigators anticipate that the patient will have minimal to no discomfort; since no physical device is being left in the endometrial cavity, the uterus will not be contracting more than it does in its normal postoperative state.
|Intrauterine Adhesions
|Device: Seprafilm Device: Sterile Saline Solution
|Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Participant)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
|Official Title:
|The Role of Seprafilm Bioresorbable Slurry in the Prevention of Intrauterine Synechiae in Patients Undergoing Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
- Presence of iatrogenic intrauterine adhesions [ Time Frame: 2- 3 months after surgery ]
Evidence of uterine scarring will be evaluated by a 3D sonohysterogram.
A 3D sonohysterogram will be performed in the standard fashion in our ultrasound department by a blinded practitioner. The degree of adhesive disease will be scored by standard convention as:
- Absent Adhesive Disease: no presence of intrauterine adhesions
- Mild Adhesive Disease: cavities that are less than or equal to 30% affected
- Moderate Adhesive Disease: cavities that are greater than 30% but less than or equal to 60% affected
- Severe Adhesive Disease: cavities that are greater than 60% affected
- Pregnancy within 12 months of treatment [ Time Frame: Up to 12 months after surgery ]In order to determine if Seprafilm helps improve pregnancy rates we will be conducting an additional follow-up phone call up to 12 months from the day of sonohysterogram. In women who have wished to get pregnant we will ask if they have been trying to get pregnant and if they have gotten pregnant. Participation in this follow up call is optional.
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|May 2012
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|January 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: Seprafilm Slurry
The investigators hypothesize that by placing a slurry of Seprafilm in the intrauterine cavity and creating a temporary physical barrier between the walls of the uterus, that we will be able to prevent iatrogenic intrauterine adhesions. Given that approximately 24 to 48 hours after placement, the membrane becomes a hydrated gel that is slowly resorbed within one week, we anticipate that the patient will have minimal to no discomfort; since no physical device is being left in the endometrial cavity, the uterus will not be contracting more than it does in its normal postoperative state.
Device: Seprafilm
Seprafilm Adhesion Barrier (membrane) is a sterile, bioresorbable, translucent adhesion barrier composed of two anionic polysaccharides, sodium hyaluronate (HA) and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC). Together, these biopolymers have been chemically modified with the activating agent 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl) -3- ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (EDC).
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
For those randomized not to receive Seprafilm slurry, a syringe will be filled with 25ml of sterile saline.
Device: Sterile Saline Solution
For those randomized not to receive Seprafilm slurry, a syringe will be filled with 25ml of sterile saline.
Detailed Description:
The investigators will conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) involving patients at NewYork Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Medical College of Cornell University. The investigators will enroll 328 pre- menopausal patients (>18years) with documented submucosal myomas undergoing hysteroscopic myomectomy with monopolar resection in this study.
The investigators anticipate that approximately 30% of the patients undergoing myomectomy will form intrauterine adhesions and that administration of the Seprafilm slurry will reduce the incidence to approximately 15%.
Patients will be queried on post-operative days 1, 7, and 30 for pain/discomfort and the degree of intrauterine adhesions will be assessed after the patient's second menses (75-90 days post procedure).
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 48 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Reproductive aged women: Age 18-48 years old
- Non-pregnant
- Otherwise healthy
- Regular menstrual cycle
- Documented submucosal myomas (one or more)
- Undergoing hysteroscopic myomectomy
- Patients must have signed an informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age < 18 or in menopause
- Undergoing a second uterine surgical procedure
- Other significant uterine pathology (including but not limited to adhesions, septae, or cancerous lesions)
- Hysteroscopic evidence of synechiae at the time of the procedure
- Surgeries complicated by excessive bleeding; defined by estimated blood loss > 100cc given that the presence of excessive bleeding may predispose a patient to the formation of intrauterine adhesions
- Surgeries complicated by uterine perforation
- Surgeries complicated by postoperative intrauterine infection given that infection may predispose a patient to the formation of intrauterine adhesions (If these patients received Seprafilm Slurry, they will continue to be followed for safety monitoring)
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01632202
|Contact: Rogerio A Lobo, MD
|Contact: Luz Sanabria, BA
|United States, New York
|Weill Medical College of Cornell University
|New York, New York, United States, 10021
|Contact: Glenn Schattman, MD 646-962-3836 firstname.lastname@example.com
|Contact: Brian Levine, MD (646) 962-3327 mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com
|Principal Investigator: Glenn Schattman, MD
|Sub-Investigator: Brian Levine, MD
|Columbia University Medical Center
|New York, New York, United States, 10032
|Contact: Luz Sanabria, BA 212-305-9672 email@example.com
|Principal Investigator: Rogerio A Lobo, MD
|Sub-Investigator: Lisa Grossman, MD
|Principal Investigator:
|Rogerio A Lobo, MD
|Columbia University
|Responsible Party:
|Rogerio A. Lobo, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01632202 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|June 28, 2012
|Last Updated:
|July 29, 2013
Keywords provided by Rogerio A. Lobo, Columbia University:
submucosal myomas
intrauterine adhesions
hysteroscopic myomectomy
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Tissue Adhesions
Pathologic Processes
Hyaluronic Acid
Adjuvants, Immunologic
Immunologic Factors
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Protective Agents
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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If Beyonce is pregnant, she sure is hiding it remarkably well!
The 31-year-old superstar — who has been the subject of pregnancy rumors for weeks — showed off her abs in a midriff-baring ensemble at Kanye West's birthday party in New York City on Saturday night.
Beyonce wore a black and white striped, body-hugging skirt with a matching, long-sleeved crop top – revealing her petite and very toned, muscular stomach.
Also on hand for the bash was Bey's husband, Jay-Z, along with rapper Nas and Kourtney Kardashian's beau, Scott Disick.
Kim Kardashian was not able to make it to her boyfriend's party as she is too far along in her pregnancy to fly, according to Us Weekly.
The reality star did wish her man a happy 36th birthday via Twitter, however, Tweeting, "Happy Birthday to my best friend, the [love] of my life, my soul!!!! I love you beyond words!"


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Harvest Season Fast Approaches
The muscadine grapes are growing at Blog Cabin 2013 — and harvest season fast approaches! We thought our most die-hard fans would love to see a snapshot of the mini vineyard that's climbing its way up and around the reclaimed wood pergola. Let's chat: If you won the home, what would you do with your grape harvest? Make jellies and jams? Produce fine wines? Throw them in the juicer, perhaps? Set up a farm stand in the front yard and sell them by the peck?
Thanks to project manager Dylan Eastman for sending in this great photo! And thanks to our friends at the Made + Remade blog for posting this timely how-to. If you don't win Blog Cabin 2013, you can grow your own muscadine grapes and enjoy a bountiful harvest. Enjoy!


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We extend our thanks to journalist and woodworker, Jo-Ann Kaiser who featured Vermont Woods Studios Walnut Furniture in Woodworking Network magazine, a respected source of "information and inspiration for professional woodworkers". Jo-Ann's article titled, "American Black Walnut: A Bold & Beautiful Furniture Species" talked not only about the beauty of walnut wood and it's growing popularity but also discussed the danger that walnut trees have been facing over the last 10 years.
It's called "1000 Canker's disease" and it typically kills walnut trees within three years of infection. Similar to other tree-attacking diseases that wiped out the American Chestnut and Elm trees, the spread of this one is fueled by people moving logs, walnuts and any part of the tree from infested areas into disease-free areas. It's spreading from the West to East and has already been found in Pennsylvania.
The situation is alarming and I mention it here in hopes that you will pass this on to anyone who may have walnut trees on their property or who uses walnut for firewood, nuts or lumber. People should contact their state department of agriculture for more information.
It would be a shame to see another beautiful (and valuable) tree species slip into extinction. Perhaps there is something we can do to avoid that.
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Nuclear Security, Part IIFission Basics
The Overall Topic of the Nuclear Power Plant Operation and the Use of Process Control to Protect Against Nuclear Accidents
By Béla Lipták, PE, control consultant
In the November column, (Nuclear Plant Security and Cyber Terrorism), I wrote about cyber terrorism and how process control can protect nuclear power plants or the chemical industry against it. Now I will discuss the overall topic of the nuclear power plant operation and the use of process control to protect against nuclear accidents. I will first describe the process and the reasons why some of the 100 accidents occurred in the past.
Read Bela Liptak's six part series "Process Controls Prevent Nuclear Disasters," to learn how process controls could have prevented past nuclear accidents and how it could improve the safety of the nuclear power industry. Visit www.controlglobal.com/liptaknuclear.html
But first we need to familiarize ourselves with the basics of the nuclear power generation process, because we can only control a process if we fully understand it!
In 1905, Albert Einstein identified the relationship between matter and energy as e = mc2. In 1923, he received the Nobel Prize in physics for it. It took 103 years to prove his theory, but this year, he was finally proven right.1
Figure 1. The atomic structure of a stable (238U) and an unstable (235U) isotope of uranaium. Only unstable isotopes can be used as nuclear fuel.
The concept of a nuclear reactor utilizing the chain reaction of fission was developed by the Hungarian-American2 scientist Leó Szilárd in 1933. He patented the process and later (1942) demonstrated it while working with a team of scientists headed by the Italian-American Enrico Fermi. This chain reaction was later used by the team of the German-American L. Robert Oppenheimer during the Manhattan Project in building the first atomic bombs.
Figure 2: In a nuclear reactor, a slow thermal neutron enters the fissionable fuel (235U) and splits that atom while energy (E) and 2 or 3 neutrons are released. Some of these neutrons are "thermal" and others are "fast" having different energy levels.
Another way to release the energy of the atom was taken by the Hungarian-American scientist, the Hungarian-American Edward Teller in 1952, who proved that the fusion of hydrogen atoms can also be used to initiate a chain reaction. Teller also participated in the Manhattan Project and wanted to develop this weapon only to be used as a deterrent and later did all he could to prevent its use on civilian targets. In the last years of his life, he became convinced that nuclear weapons threaten human civilization and became one of the advocates of total nuclear disarmament. Teller also understood the great importance of process control and wrote the preface to the first edition of my Instrument Engineers' Handbook3.
Figure 3: Schematic Diagram of a CANDU reactor:
Here, as an energy source, I will not discuss this fusion process, (which occurs in the sun), because that process operates at millions of degrees temperature and, therefore, is unpractical on this planet. I will just mention that to date, controlled fusion has only been achieved in experimental devices although a large fusion reactor is under construction in France with international support.
Understanding Nuclear Fission
An atom is composed of a central nucleus consisting of protons, neutrons and other particles plus of electrons orbiting in shells around the nucleus at discrete energy levels. These are referred to as electron shells. The proton has a positive charge equal to that of the electron and a mass, which is a couple of thousand times greater. The neutron has no electric charge and has a mass similar to that of the proton. When basic particles combine to form an atom, a certain amount of mass is converted into the binding energy of the atom, which is needed to hold the nucleus together. As I noted earlier, Einstein defined this conversion by the equation e = mc2, where e is the energy, m is the mass, and c is the velocity of light in a vacuum.
Figure 4: A schematic (top) and a more detailed view (bottom) of the reactor design which in 1986 at Chernobil caused the most severe nuclear accident to date. The design is referred to as the RBMK (Reactor Bolohoj Moshosztyl Kanalnyj) reactor.
In chemical reactions, the changes occur in the electron shells. In nuclear fusion, the release of energy is caused by the change in the nuclei as atomic particles are fused together. In fission, mass is converted into energy and energy is released, because the atoms of isotopes are split. Fission events release more than 2 million times more energy per event than do chemical reactions.
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Tigers want to get Avila going vs. southpaws
DETROIT -- Tigers manager Brad Ausmus does not want to reduce Alex Avila to a platoon catcher. More games like Saturday would go a long way to making sure he doesn't have to.
While the Rockies started a left-handed pitcher for the 19th consecutive game on Sunday, the Tigers started the lefty-swinging Avila against a southpaw for the second day in a row. His Saturday start against rookie southpaw Tyler Matzek -- when he went 3-for-4 with two RBIs -- fit into Ausmus' larger goal of getting Avila going against lefties.
The way Avila calls a game and handles the pitching staff, Ausmus wants to be able to start him regularly. His struggles against lefties this season has made it difficult to do that. In most series, a spot matchup with a lefty makes it easy to give Avila a day off. Three consecutive lefties, however, is a challenge.
"I didn't want Alex to not play three games," Ausmus said. "I was toying with the idea of [backup catcher Bryan] Holaday playing the first and third game of the series, and it crossed my mind I could play him all three, but I just decided I didn't want to keep Alex out that long. And then he made me look good by getting three hits."
It was one game, but it was a pair of RBI hits off a lefty. The first went through the shift, a ground ball that carried under the glove of Wilin Rosario, playing first base Saturday to get out from behind home plate.
The second hit was more the style the Tigers were seeking, an opposite-field line drive that carried to the fence in the left-center-field gap. It's the kind of hit Avila got with regularity early in his career.
Avila added a late-inning double off ageless Rockies right-hander LaTroy Hawkins.
"He's been working hard with [hitting coach] Wally [Joyner], so it was nice to see some results after the hard work," Ausmus said.
The work, Ausmus said, is a combination of mechanics and approach.
"We've been working our tails off to try to get me back to the form I used to be," Avila said. "One of the luxuries so far this year is that I've been healthy, but haven't been able to kind of translate that health into production. But we've been working hard."
Those struggles had worsened in recent weeks. His three hits and two RBIs nearly doubled his production since the All-Star break, which was at 7-for-39 (.179) entering Sunday with four doubles, five RBIs, three walks and 16 strikeouts.
This was right around the time last season that Avila began his late-season surge, batting .290 (29-for-100) over the final two months with 10 extra-base hits, 15 RBIs and an .828 OPS
"I've been able to finish strong the last few years," Avila said, "so I'm hoping I can do that again."
Jason Beck is a reporter for MLB.com. Read Beck's Blog and follow him on Twitter @beckjason. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.