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(Editor's note: Round Table is a irregular feature in TLE which is dedicated to new, untested, "out-of-the-mainstream," or provocative ideas and subjects which are likely of interest to SEG members.)
String theory is a branch of physics which attempts to merge gravity and quantum mechanics using the only tool available—advanced mathematics. The idea is to come up with a "theory of everything" to explain the behavior of the universe, from the unimaginably massive to the infinitesimally tiny. It tries to set the constants of physics and to explain the origins of time and space.


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Mountain View, CA--May 6, 1996--A CMOS DC/DC voltageconverter, the TCM680, has been announced by TelComSemiconductor Inc. (Mountain View, CA). It is a dual capacitive charge pump converter that develops +/-10 volts from a single +5V power supply, or +/-6V from a +3V lithium cell. It requires fourinexpensive electrolytic capacitors (values of 1uF to 100uF) andno inductors. It requires less than half the supply current ofits nearest competitor and supports a maximum load current of10mA per output.
Housed in an 8-pin SOIC or an 8-pin PDIP, the TCM680 is usefulwherever both positive and negative analog supply voltages arerequired, but only a single low voltage supply is available. High differential output voltage makes the device especiallyuseful for biasing liquid-crystal displays, allowing the use ofless expensive displays that operate at higher voltages. Otherapplications include analog bias supplies in portable systemssuch as cellular phones, portable instrumentation, and portablecomputing equipment.
Amy Clapp
TelCom Semiconductor Inc.
Mountain View, CA
(415)968-9241, ext. 254

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Rocker Ozzy Osbourne put aside his personal problems to kick off Black Sabbath's world tour in New Zealand on Saturday.
The metal star has been a gossip column fixture in recent weeks after admitting he is once again battling his addictions following an alcohol and drug relapse 18 months ago.
The 64-year-old has also been dogged by persistent speculation that his marriage to Sharon Osbourne is on the rocks, but he ignored the rumours to take the stage with his reunited bandmates at Auckland's Vector Arena.
Osbourne, who was not wearing his wedding ring, joined bassist Geezer Butler and guitarist Tony Iommi for a two-hour set which included their songs Fairies Wear Boots, Snowblind, N.I.B. and Children of the Grave.
The heavy rockers are scheduled to play concerts in Australia and Japan this month, followed by a tour of Europe which begins in Finland on November 20 and culminates with a hometown gig in Birmingham, England on December 20.


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I decided to write a lengthy, terse email to Microsoft expressing my dissatisfaction at there respose to the problem. I have had a reply asking for my name and phone number so maybe some help will be forthcoming. I'll keep you posted. Brian
I decided to write a lengthy, terse email to Microsoft expressing my dissatisfaction at there respose to the problem. I have had a reply asking for my name and phone number so maybe some help will be forthcoming. I'll keep you posted. Brian
If there is a problem with the site - they will fix this.
It is a big corp - slow to change or alter, but things get done (and big projects quickly) if they are motivated.
The biggest problem with big corps - too many departments and areas, no one is really the boss who can be talked to directly and get a proper responce.
Tried emailing bill gates (funny joke) yet and see what he says?
Best regards.
Well, I'll hold off on the Bill Gates email for now because I received a phone call from Microsoft UK and they appear to have tried various things and cannot replicate the problem. They are convinced that the problem is to do with my Security settings and just suggested turning them down.They wouldn't wait for me to try it but when I turned my Security and Privicy settings down and shut down my antivirus, it made no difference. I wss reluctant to shut down Zonealarm for fear of hackers so I am no further forward. Do you have any ideas as to what I should alter in my settings?
In the ZA free, there are no Privacy items to contend with.
So basically it falls back to the Program Control - but if the browser uses has trusted and internet access and trusted server rights, there is not much else you can do.That alone should be enough to make things work.
(if you use a paid ZA, turning off the Privacy should be enough to make it work)
I could see the other security installed interferring, but that maybe the last thing involved to consider.
(throws hands in the air and sighs).
Got me stumped.
Best regards.
Many thanks for that. I'll keep trying anyway. I have just replied back to an email from Microsoft. It looks as if they are still looking at the problem. I have explained about the security setting changes to see what they come up with. I'll keep you posted. Maybe someone else might come up with a bright idea as well. Thanks again. Brian
Till then.
Best regards.
Best regards.
Udate. Microsoft of no use what so ever. Both USA and UK branches are blaming one another for the problem without trying to solve it.
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BlackBerry maker RIM considering splitting company in two
Research In Motion (RIM), the company behind the BlackBerry, is considering splitting into two separate businesses, according to a report in a UK newspaper. (more…)Read More
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Samsung is coming up with a new method for organizing icons for the Android OS in response to Apple's claim over the folder organizing method. (more…)Read More
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THERE were two very close games in the Milford and Dormor league at Chard.
Canaries, from Merriott SMBC, were pitched against Magpies and had an excellent start. But by the halfway point Magpies had drawn level at 8-8.
The lead continued to alternate and at the last end the teams were locked together at 10-10. In a tense finale Canaries took the final end by one shot to continue their climb up the table.
Greyhounds started well against Hurricanes and were 9-0 up after the first five ends.
Hurricanes then dug deep and got back into contention only to lose 13-12.
Tied ends in bowls are quite rare so it was unusual that in this match two ends were tied. One of these ends was the final end which is how Greyhounds retained their lead.
First and second in the table were matched with Harlequins against Royals.
Harlequins started well but Royals caught up so that again the score was tied after ten ends. But Royals pulled ahead to win 12-9.
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|This image provided by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shows Benjamin G. Hawkins of Gainesville, Fla., who was arrested on a murder charge in a fatal one-punch fight that left a Utah man dead inside a Las Vegas Strip casino. (AP Photo/Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)
Wife calls fatal Vegas casino punch self-defense
LAS VEGAS—The wife of a Florida high school football coach being held on a murder charge said Friday her husband was defending himself when he threw a punch that authorities say killed a Utah man in a Las Vegas Strip casino.
Benjamin Hawkins, 37, pleaded not guilty Friday during a brief appearance before a Las Vegas judge. The judge scheduled a Tuesday bail hearing and set a July 21 date to hear evidence in the early Wednesday slaying of John Massie, 46, of Roy, Utah.
"It just looked like he wouldn't leave my husband alone," Leticia Hawkins, 35, a banker from Gainesville, Fla., told The Associated Press outside the courtroom. "My husband was defending himself."
Defense attorney Jack Buchanan told AP he wanted to review security videotapes that police say clearly show the confrontation between Benjamin Hawkins and Massey after the two exited a men's restroom at O'Sheas Las Vegas Casino. The video shows the single punch that felled Massie.
Benjamin Hawkins told police that Massie made a comment about a "black man in a yellow shirt" in the restroom. He also said he told Massie to shut up before the two men squared off in a food court area of the hard-partying, Irish-themed casino that lures pedestrian traffic on a block that includes the
Hawkins is black. Massie was white. Efforts to reach Massie family members in Utah were not immediately successful.
Police say Benjamin Hawkins told them he interpreted Massie's actions as aggressive, and he feared that if he turned his back on Massie, he'd be attacked from behind. Benjamin Hawkins whirled and punched Massie once in the jaw, according to a police report.
The Clark County coroner determined Massie died of a head injury from the punch and a fall to the floor. The death was classified as a homicide.
Leticia Hawkins said the confrontation came during the first hours of a three-day visit to Las Vegas with her husband, a father of three, and their friends Jeremy and Kristina Brown of Monticello, Fla.
Benjamin Hawkins is a teacher and assistant football coach at Bradford County High School in Starke, Fla.
Jeremy Brown said later Friday he didn't think racial bias played a role in Hawkins' mind during the confrontation.
"Ben did not hit the other person just because he was white," Brown said. "Race may have been what motivated the other guy."
The slaying was the third on the Las Vegas Strip in less than two weeks.
Las Vegas police say the deaths -- including the fatal stabbings of a 21-year-old man Monday on a pedestrian walkway between casinos, and of another 21-year-old Las Vegas man in a pre-dawn confrontation June 25 -- are not related, and arrests have been made in each case.


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With a new year just around the corner, it can only mean that the biggest party of the year is upon us. There's truly nothing like New Year's Eve 2013 in Orange County. Thousands from around the world could only wish to be in this great city when the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, but only the lucky get to really enjoy the experience. This year, rather than sticking to the typical New Year's Eve plans and only being at one bar, lounge, or nightclub for the entire night, why not join your friends and meet new ones at a PubCrawl in a city that boasts one of the best bar scenes in the country. The producer's of the world's largest PubCrawl are ready to do it all over again in Orange County for the official Orange County New Year's Eve 2013 PubCrawl.
The producers of the world's largest PubCrawl are ready to break into the record books yet again by hosting their next massive PubCrawl at Orange County during New Year's! They've enlisted the help of some of the top watering holes that Orange County has to offer, and they'll each be hosting great drink specials along with providing fun, safe and social environments for everyone! If you're looking at visiting some of the best bars that the city has to offer during a great time of the year like this, this is your only chance! Just be sure to get your tickets as soon as you can, because this New Year's Eve 2013 event in Orange County will definitely sell out!
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If there are multiple starting locations (registration venues), you only need to choose one (1). At each of the registration venues, our event staff distributes the same PubCrawls.com wristbands and customized maps that will allow you to access the entire crawl and take advantage of the drink specials throughout the entire duration of the event. Prices vary by registration venues due to the popularity of the starting location. You will receive the exact same wristband and map at any of the registration venues. The starting point/registration bar is simply the venue which you would like to begin the event.
Must be 21 years old to participate; valid State ID required. Advertised drink specials are subject to change and may vary at certain venues. 2 for 1 drinks means you get 2 drinks for the price of one. Actual drinks offered are at the venue's discretion, and are subject to change. Participating venues and advertised times are subject to change. PubCrawls.com promotes safety and urges all participants to drink responsibly. Participants must bring their Print At Home Ticket to the registration venue. No refunds. All sales are final. Each venue may only participate in the drink specials for a 2 hour period. If a venue is at capacity then you may have to wait or proceed to another venue. To retrieve your PubCrawls.com wristband and map, you must visit the registration venue during the designated registration times in order to meet our event staff. Prices are subject to change while supplies last.


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BENQ, WHICH now calls itself BenQ because apparently North American analysts thought it was a bank, has introduced a 17-inch LCD monitor which it claims has high quality specs but at an entry level price
The company said the street price will vary from country to country, but an average price is around €599.
The FP767's spec includes a brightness level of 260 nits, a contrast ratio of 500:1 and a response time of 16ms, the company claimed.
A nit is not one of those horrid little eggs stuck in your hair, but a measurement of light. A nit is brighter than a lumen, and apparently is the amount of light from one square metre equal to one candela. A search on Google for display nits, however, gives the Headlice Control Shop UK as one of its sponsored links. What do the letters n+i+t+s stand for? Google is silent on this. Perhaps one of our readers can enlighten us.
Benq describes the model as a basic multimedia monitor but also claims these specifications give it the edge on its competitors. It tilts from two to 20 degrees, and also comes with a VESA approved wall mounting device.
Other features include auto calibration for vertical and horizontal viewing and has a key for automatically adjusting the quality of the display. µ
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Leather is, without doubt one of the most versatile materials used to create footwear. It is renowned for its flexibility, and indeed its durability. That said, due to the wealth of leather used in the making of boots you will typically find that certain leathers are far more desirable than others. Leather boots will also come in many different shapes, sizes and styles, and there is a variety of animals from which leather is produced. Among the more popular types of leather used are calfskin, veal, nubuck, pigskin, kidskin, and full grain side leather. The most expensive of these leathers are calfskin, pigskin and kidskin, and this is typically because they are of a far higher quality than the others. The other types of leathers are a lot less expensive, and are therefore more often used in the production of casual leather boots.
There are a significant number of styles of leather boots. High heel boots are typically one of the most fashionable, and indeed popular, types of leather boots worn by women nowadays. The high heel leather boot is often deemed as uncomfortable to wear, and therefore more of a fashion statement than anything else. There is a variety of heel types to choose from, including stiletto, blade, wedge, pump, block and tapered. Thigh high boots are often referred to as thigh-length or thigh boots, as the name implies these leather boots extend just above the knees. That said, the length can vary from just over the knee to as high as almost reaching the crotch. The vast majority of thigh high boots will come with a heel, although the size will vary, but will typically be 3 inches or above. Many thigh high boots will also come with a zipper to make it easier to place your foot in. Cowboy boots are a kind of riding boot that were typically worn by cowboys. Cowboy boots will have a high heel, high shaft, rounded or pointed toe, and generally no laces. The vast majority of cowboy boots are made from cowhide leather, although there are many variations made from far more exotic materials.
Leather boots can also come in ankle height, calf height, and even hip height. It must be said that leather boots are most commonly associated with women, although there are also a number of varieties available to men. In fact, cowboy boots, as listed above, were generally worn by men many years ago, but now have a more unisex following. Leather boots will usually be waxed in order to protect them against the elements, but a little extra weatherproofing is recommended, to protect them against water. Unfortunately, water damage or damage from other elements could ruin the finish, and therefore shorten the overall life of your leather boots. It is advisable to waterproof boots before wearing them for the first time, and there are a number of different products you can use to protect leather boots.
Oil, wax or silicone based products are typically used to weatherproof leather boots, although wax or silicon may have an adverse effect of the lifespan of your boots. However, it is always best to follow the manufacturer's instructions, as some boots respond well to water based wax, whereas others require paste wax. Cleaning may also alter the appearance of leather boots, so you must be careful here as well. Dirt should be removed by using a leather cleaner that has been specifically made for smooth leathers. There are a number of gels, sprays, foams, liquids and creams that can be used, but, once again, it's always best to consult the manufacturer.
You will not only find that there are many different shapes, sizes and styles of leather boots, but also a wide variety of brands to choose from. In fact, the vast majority of shoe and boot manufacturers or brand names are likely to have a selection of leather boots. They will also come in varying price ranges, and you could purchase a pair of very basic leather boots for under $50, although many of the makes and styles mentioned here will usually be far more expensive. Finally, leather boots are not merely for men and women from the adult population, and you'll find many styles and brands available for teenagers, juniors, boys, girls and even babies.


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The arrival of Chris Paul in town necessitates opening up the MVP debate, particularly this late in the season.
The New Orleans Hornets point guard didn't begin the season in the conversation but he is squarely in the middle of it now, thanks to a stunning individual campaign that has taken the Hornets from middle of the pack to among the frontrunners in the Western Conference.
Paul is averaging 21.6 points a game in addition to a league-leading 11.3 assists a night. His 2.71 steals average also tops the league.
Whether those numbers will be enough is the question making the rounds in NBA circles these days.
Prior to last night's game, Raptors head coach Sam Mitchell said Paul "might be the best point guard in the NBA right now."
"It's hard to imagine how much he means to one team for what he does," Mitchell said. "He's bigger and stronger than what people think."
As for his own personal choice of this year's MVP winner, Mitchell wouldn't choose between Paul, the L.A. Lakers' Kobe Bryant, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James and Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett.
Darrick Martin won't be on the court for the remainder of the season, but he has not made the decision to hang up his sneakers just yet. Martin, who is expected to clear waivers today and accept an off-court position with the Raptors says he has not closed the door on playing completely.
"I'll wait and see what happens this summer," Martin said.
The 12-year veteran said there was no sting to being released by the Raptors because of the people in the organization.
"Had it been another team it might have hurt, but not this group. Not with Sam (Mitchell)."


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PAISLEY observatory is gearing up to welcome a new wave of visitors to tie in with a prime-time TV programme, Star Gazing Live.
The Coats Observatory is hosting a range of events for amateur and experienced astronomers alike to build on the popular success of the BBC2 show.
The third series of Star Gazing Live, which is hosted by Irish comedian and science geek Dara O'Briain and Professor Brian Cox started last night.
John Pressly, observatory officer at the 130-year-old Paisley facility, says interest in the cosmos has rocketed since the show first aired.
He told the Evening Times: "At one point during the first series we had 300 people queuing up to get in.
"This is one of the best times of year to get involved because of the dark nights, and also Jupiter and the moon are in good positions."
The observatory is open 6.30pm to 9pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays for those interested in star gazing.
Mr Pressly added: "We set up telescopes in the garden, but when the weather is not great visitors can also take advantage of the planetarium, which allows us to project the night sky indoors."
The observatory is one of many across the country organising special events to tie in with Star Gazing Live.
Today, observatory staff will be at the Braehead mall to give shoppers the chance to try out solar scopes, which are used to study the sun. After sunset there will also be the chance to see the moon and Jupiter.
As part of the new TV series, the BBC has set up a website giving information about star gazing events across the UK.


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Dr Jennifer Martinick - Dr. Jennifer Martinick/ISHRS a DISGRACE!!!!
Dr. Jennifer Martinick & the current ISHRS Leadership are a DISGRACE!!!!
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For reasons described below, Dr Jennifer Martinick, President of ISHRS (International Society for Hair Restoration Surgery, ishrs.org) and the current ISHRS Leadership are a COMPLETE DISGRACE to the medical profession!!
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I am a former patient of Dr. Carlos J Puig & Dr. E. Antonio Mangubat, and was left SCARRED & DISFIGURED by these doctors, who had engaged in FRAUD, FALSE-ADVERTISING & DECEPTIVE PRACTICES to LURE unsuspecting people suffering from hairloss to become their patients. See PROOF here:
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An example of the FRAUD: Drs. Puig & Mangubat performed a number of hair transplant & scalp reduction surgeries [aka bald area reduction surgery] on me that left HUGE SCARS all over my scalp. This result was TOTALLY INCONSISTENT with & OPPOSITE to their explicit written assertions about scalp reduction procedures. See below ATTACHMENT 9A: Puig Medical Group Booklet Page 7 on Bald Area/Scalp Reduction Surgery which shows clearly the FALSE ADVERTISING & FRAUD perpetrated by PMG doctors because they made NO MENTION of any scarring as a result of undergoing scalp reduction surgery. THIS GLARING OMISSION BY THESE DOCTORS OF THIS INDISPUTABLE & GRAVE NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCE OF THE SURGERY CONSTITUTES BLATANT FRAUD & FALSE ADVERTISING!! (More details in links mentioned above]. Other examples of fraud includes claims in PMG's cover letter [See Attachment 9B below: original PMG cover letter] that PMG's procedures will result in a "full head of hair" [2nd line of 2nd para of letter] that is "virtually non-detectible." [5th bullet in letter]
In 2012, Dr. Puig is CURRENTLY Vice-President & President-Elect of ISHRS (International Society for Hair Restoration Surgery, ishrs.org) and Dr. Mangubat is Hair Foundation Liaison of ISHRS (see ISHRS' 2012 leadership in link: http://www.ishrs.org/member-board.php and in ATTACHMENT 8 below, and http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9541300. Seeing this, I filed a formal complaint against Drs. Puig & Mangubat with Dr. Jennifer Martinick, President of ISHRS. Dr. Jennifer Martinick, MBBS & the current ISHRS Leadership did NOTHING to discipline these UNETHICAL doctors who had previously engaged in BLATANTLY FRAUD & FALSE-ADVERTISING. Therefore, Dr. Jennifer Martinick & current ISHRS Leadership ARE A COMPLETE DISGRACE to the medical profession!
Just so that Dr. Jennifer Martinick, MBBS & the current ISHRS Leadership can't accuse me of selectively quoting or misquoting them, I have included the entire text of Dr. Martinick's email responses to my complaint in the ATTACHMENTS below.
A summary of Dr. Jennifer Martinick's & the current ISHRS Leadership's COMPLETELY DISGRACEFUL treatment of my ethics complaint:
- On May 1, 2012, I sent an email to Dr. Jennifer Martinick, MBBS with my formal complaint that included links to PROOF of Drs. Puig's & Mangubat's UNETHICAL & ILLEGAL conduct (same links as above). See ATTACHMENT 1 below for the May 1, 2012 email).
- On May 21, 2012, Dr. Martinick sent a reply email asking for personal info about me, such as date of birth and full name. See ATTACHMENT 2 below. HOWEVER, my personal info HAS NO BEARING on the charges in my complaint because my complaint is based on what Dr. Puig, Dr. Mangubat, and Puig Medical Group (PMG) claimed on PMG's OWN letters and booklets (and I posted online: https://sites.google.com/site/pmgincompetent/ ).
To this point, FYI, I also filed a complaint against Dr. Mangubat with the University of Washington ("UofW"), and got a response back from Dr. Lawrence R. Robinson, M.D, Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs and Graduate Medical Education on March 11, 2012 [see ATTACHMENT 3 below]. PLEASE NOTE DR. ROBINSON DID NOT ASK ME FOR ANY PERSONAL INFO TO PROCEED WITH HIS ACTION TO REQUIRE DR. MANGUBAT TO CORRECT WHAT HE CLAIMED ON HIS ONLINE RESUME! Dr. Robinson indicated to me that 1) He had investigated my complaint; and 2) Dr. Mangubat was no longer associated with the UofW Medical Center, and to "please be assured that we will take the actions we consider appropriate regarding Dr. Mangubat's website. " SEE details of CORRECTION to Dr. Mangubat's online resume in ATTACHMENT 3 below.
I also filed a complaint against Dr. Mangubat with the World Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (WAOCS), and Dr. Peter Lisborg, President of WAOCS ( http://www.waocs.org/ ), has indicated to me that my ethics complaint will be discussed at the next Board meeting [see ATTACHMENT 4 below]. PLEASE ALSO NOTE DR. LISBORG DID NOT ASK ME FOR ANY PERSONAL INFO TO PROCEED WITH MY COMPLAINT!
HENCE I COMPLETELY FAIL TO SEE WHY Dr. Jennifer Martinick & the current ISHRS Leadership would need personal info about me to proceed with my complaint [since 2 other organizations were able to proceed without such personal info]??!! I hope you see the reasons my skepticism about Dr. Martinick's & the current ISHRS Leadership's motivations for asking for such personal info [which is unnecessary to investigate my complaint and will require me to waive my right to privacy]. Consequently on May 28, I sent Dr. Martinick an email in which I stated that I would not be providing personally identifiable information (see ATTACHMENT 5 below)
Dr. Martinick's & the current ISHRS Leadership's refusal to proceed without personal info from me is a BLATANT & PATHETIC STONEWALLING TACTIC because, as demonstrated by Dr. Robinson's and Dr. Lisborg's actions described above, such info is NOT necessary for Dr. Martinick & the current ISHRS Leadership to proceed with my complaint!!
- On June 13, Dr. Martinick sent another reply confirming that she & the current ISHRS Leadership will not proceed with investigating my complaint without the personal info she & the current ISHRS Leadership asked me to provide (see ATTACHMENT 6 below). Such inaction by Dr. Jennifer Martinick & the current ISHRS Leadership speaks volumes about that COMPLETE LACK OF SELF-REGULATION by the current ISHRS Leadership. Dr. Martinick"˜s entire email is in ATTACHMENT 6. Part of her reasoning:
"We also appreciate the seriousness of your allegations (while noting that they relate to procedures purportedly performed seventeen to eighteen years ago). Upon review of our policies and the information you provided, the Society has declined to investigate. "
- SO WHAT if the allegations relate to procedures performed 17 years ago???!!! The allegations being 17 years ago DIDN'T STOP Dr. Robinson and Dr. Lisborg from taking action!! [AGAIN, SEE PROOF of action taken in ATTACHMENTS 3 & 4 below] Just because somebody committed a crime 17 years ago does NOT mean that person should no longer be disciplined/prosecuted for it today [Example: Jerry Sandusky of Penn State!!]
- The claim that the current ISHRS Leadership shouldn't/can't do anything about my complaint about things that Dr. Puig & Dr. Mangubat did 15+ years ago is BASELESS AND WITHOUT MERIT. ISHRS on its website states this association is "dedicated to promulgating the highest standards of medical practice and medical ethics" (see ATTACHMENT 7 below). THIS IS A TOTALLY LAUGHABLE CLAIM because Dr. Martinick & the current ISHRS leadership's decision not to proceed with my complaint COMPLETELY FLIES IN THE FACE of even the MINIMAL standards of ethics and professional conduct!!!!
- the current ISHRS Leadership, by having Dr. Puig as its Vice President (and President-Elect!) & Dr. Mangubat as Hair Foundation Liaison, explicitly endorses Dr. Puig & Dr. Mangubat as leading surgeons in the Hair Transplant industry. Dr. Puig, as VP, reflects on the integrity and ethics (or LACK THEREOF) of ISHRS as an organization. IN FACT, Dr. Puig on his online resume (Link: http://www.hairrestorationhouston.com/downloads/CJ ) HIGHLIGHTS his association with ISHRS as one of his resume qualifications/credentials! Hence the current ISHRS Leadership IS ETHICALLY OBLIGATED to take appropriate action to address my complaint.
- Please note, I'm not saying that Dr. Martinick can ban Dr. Puig and Dr. Mangubat from the Hair Transplant/Cosmetic Surgery industry, she obviously can't; HOWEVER, Dr. Martinick and the current ISHRS Leadership DEFINITELY CAN SEVER THEIR TIES TO Dr. Puig & Dr. Mangubat....that is within the organization's leadership's jurisdiction and purview (just as the Univ of Washington did!!). If the current ISHRS Leadership does not disassociate itself with these UNETHICAL doctors, this indicates the current ISHRS Leadership endorses Dr. Puig's & Dr. Mangubat's past UNETHICAL/ILLEGAL actions. In that case (as is now, since Dr. Martinick has done NOTHING to discipline Dr. Puig or Dr. Mangubat), it is FAIR GAME for me to criticize ISHRS as an organization whose leadership consists of UNETHICAL, BAD ACTORS.
To the point above, if an industry organization such as a Bar Association for lawyers had in its leadership persons who were engaged in UNETHICAL conduct in the past, the media would HAMMER the Bar Association to death, to the point where that person would have to RESIGN.
Why should ISHRS be any different?? IF ANYTHING, ISHRS is comprised of DOCTORS, who take an OATH to DO NO HARM, so the standard should be EVEN HIGHER than a Bar Association! Although I am not the person who created this website http://www.angelfire.com/indie/hairtransplant/94bo I see exactly why this person says "the Hair Transplant Industry is a DISGRACE" if organizations like ISHRS have people like Dr. Puig in its leadership.
FYI, the reasons why I waited until now to bring forward my complaint include:
- Because ISHRS didn't exist in the mid-late 1990s, not to mention the internet did not exist to nearly the same extent then.
- Because I did post my original complaint several years ago; HOWEVER, at the time, I didn't realize that I still had in my possession PMG's original 1994 cover letter and booklet that are FILLED with FALSE ADVERTISING, MISLEADING STATEMENTS & LIES. Hence Dr. Mangubat was able to DENY my claims, and it was just my word against his, and I could not PROVE that I was indeed telling the truth. NOW I CAN!
- Because in the past year, after moving to a new place and opening boxes that hadn't been opened in 10+ years, I discovered that I still had PMG's original 1994 docs, and thus I posted all of them online.
ATTACHMENT 1: Email Complaint I filed with ISHRS President Dr. Jennifer Martinick
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BzZzgThDRJbZT19 />
ATTACHMENT 2: Dr. Jennifer Martinick's email on May 21, 2012 asking me for personal information, incl. full name, date of birth, address when surgeries were performed, etc.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BzZzgThDRJbZNTE />
ATTACHMENT 3: Email from Dr. Lawrence R. Robinson, Vice Dean, Univ. of Washington Medicine ("UW MED"), noting 1) he has investigated my complaint; and 2) Dr. Mangubat is no longer associated with UW Med; PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Robinson DID NOT ask for any personal info from me to proceed with his investigation
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BzZzgThDRJbZWlI />
ATTACHMENT 4 DR. LISBORG's email to me [BOLD font added by me]:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BzZzgThDRJbZY2V />
ATTACHMENT 5: My email response to Dr. Martinick's email declining to provide personal info
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BzZzgThDRJbZMnV />
ATTACHMENT 6 Email I received from ISHRS President Dr. Jennifer Martinick saying ISHRS will not proceed with my complaint and so will not discipline Drs. Puig & Mangubat [BOLD font added by me]:
ATTACHMENT 7 ISHRS'S MISSION FROM ITS WEBSITE [BOLD font added by me]:
Link: http://www.ishrs.org/
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BzZzgThDRJbZSHR />
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BzZzgThDRJbZQ01 />
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XJfQV21H8WzP />
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cMMOj9DKc5gS />
See Cover Letter in these links:
https://picasaweb.google.com/1044312878544971720 />
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...a complaint from 20 years ago that you wanted the ISHRS to investigate, but you don't want to give them your real name, then you go post 300 pages all about it... LAME!
AND surpressing someones name from court records ISN'T the same thing as not wanting to give your name for whatever reason...
and ur excuse about waiting till now to complain just cos they didnt have ISHRS back then or the internet.... LAME.
FAKE fake fake fake fake fake...
…Procedures for dealing with complaints..
Having worked hard over 20 years to build a reputation as the undisputed medical authority on hair restoration, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) has grown into a stronger, wiser, more progressive, transparent and accountable society.
Surgical techniques have evolved significantly to deliver transplants that are so natural in appearance they are difficult to detect to the untrained eye.
Nowadays, hair restoration physicians using best practice techniques utilise a synergy of medical training, mathematics, science and artistry to create natural looking hair transplants.
This is significantly different from the procedures and surgical techniques practiced over 15 years ago.
But, like all individuals, professions and organisations that have undergone growth and change, hair restoration physicians have to acknowledge and learn from past mistakes.
And, it can not be taken for granted that all doctors working in the field of hair transplantation will embrace the surgical concepts above.
Physicians embracing 'best practice techniques' are always striving for continuous improvement and to surpass our patients' expectations.
When a patient's expectations are not met and a complaint is made, a detailed investigation is undertaken.
To investigate thoroughly, as much information as possible is required regarding the details of a patient's... concerns.
The information required includes the patient's full name, their date of birth, their home address at the time of the procedure, the date of the procedure as well as an address of the facility/clinic where the procedure was undertaken.
And, if a patient has a concern or complaint it is valuable to hear about it as soon as possible.
It is more difficult to investigate concerns for procedures that have taken place over five years ago.
In the event that the complaint relates to a procedure that occurred over five years ago, the investigator will need to gain an understanding of why it wasn't raised previously.
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Procedures for dealing with complaints..
Hair restoration physicians using best practice techniques utilise a synergy of medical training, mathematics, science and artistry to create natural looking hair transplants.
This is significantly different from the procedures and surgical techniques practiced over 15 years ago.
But, like all individuals, professions and organisations that have undergone growth and change, hair restoration physicians have to acknowledge and learn from past mistakes.
And, it can not be taken for granted that all doctors working in the field of hair transplantation will embrace the surgical concepts above.
Physicians embracing 'best practice techniques' are always striving for continuous improvement and to surpass our patients' expectations.
When a patient's expectations are not met and a complaint is made, a detailed investigation is undertaken.
To investigate thoroughly, as much information as possible is required regarding the details of a patient's concerns.
The information required includes the patient's full name, their date of birth, their home address at the time of the procedure, the date of the procedure as well as an address of the facility/clinic where the procedure was undertaken.
And, if a patient has a concern or complaint it is valuable to hear about it as soon as possible.
It is more difficult to investigate... concerns for procedures that have taken place over five years ago.
In the event that the complaint relates to a procedure that occurred over five years ago, the investigator will need to gain an understanding of why it wasn't raised previously.
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I'm sorry to hear about your experience but I am very happy with my results.I was referred by a friend and have referred several of my friends and relatives since my procedure.
We all had great results.
I have seen many of Dr Jennifer Martinick's patients results in person.
Unfortunately the internet and public forums can be a median for individuals to try discrediting prominent health professionals as well as the associations they may be associated with. Perhaps these individuals who write these so called bad reviews have their own hidden agenda whereby somehow they benefit by bad - mouthing others.
Dr Jennifer Martinick rebuttal:
Patients, colleagues, associates and friends I write to address the nature of some misleading
material published on the website, Hair Transplant Network, including the inaccurate and
generalised statement on Hair Transplant Network that there are no quality hair restoration
professionals in Australia.
Operated by Media Visions, www.hairtransplantnetwork.com is one of several interconnected
websites claiming to provide unbiased information about hair restoration physicians and
Media Visions does not employ any medical doctors and is not affiliated with or approved by
any medical specialisation board or certification organisation.
The website derives its income from sponsorship fees – fees which I paid during my
membership of Hair Transplant Network between 2000 and 2006.
I accepted an invitation to join Hair Transplant Network in 2000 and in accordance with that
invitation I paid an annual fee of approximately $20,000 to $30,000. This fee was for the
promotion of my services as a hair restoration surgeon on the site.
I remained a member until 2006; however, at that time I chose to allocate the money spent
with Hair Transplant Network, towards creating awareness and education about hair
restoration surgery and hair loss issues across a broader variety of media, professional and
public... education forums.
I advised Hair Transplant Network that I intended to utilise my $30,000 in other ways, however
representatives of the company continued to pursue my business for the following three years.
Although I chose to withdraw my financial support, reports on the site suggest that I was
'removed' from recommendation on the website and was no longer qualified to be in the
'coalition' of doctors.
I am a member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), the Australasian
Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, a faculty member of the European Society of Hair
Restoration Surgery and an honoured member of the Argentina Association of Medicine &
Cosmetic Surgery.
The ISHRS is a member of the American Medical Association's House of Delegates (HOD) and
the ISHRS is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
In my capacity of President of the Australasian Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, Program
Chair for the ISHRS meeting in Sydney and President of the ISHRS I have worked for greater
education and awareness about hair loss and the medical treatment available for people
affected by it.
This work has generated coverage reaching millions of readers and viewers across a variety of
media including newspapers, magazines and digital media.
I have been acknowledged for my contributions to scientific research and have presented
lectures in Australia, Asia, Europe and the United States.
I was the first Australian and first woman to receive the highest honour in the field of hair
restoration surgery, being awarded the ISHRS Platinum Follicle Award in New York, 2003.
I am also the recipient of the Italian Society of Hair Restoration Milestone Award and the ISHRS
Research & Development Grant – 1999 & 2000.
In further acknowledgement of my contribution to scientific research I earned international
prominence for studies on damaged hair and for developing the snail track method to develop
a natural looking hairline.
My involvement in the list of medical associations mentioned in this article has given me the
privilege of working with some of the most dedicated, compassionate and highly accomplished
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HI there,
By reading your article above it sounds like you have never even met Dr Jennifer Martinick nor have you ever had a procedure from her. I can't understand then how you could rubbish her given the fact that she has had some 25 plus years in the hair restoration industry and was voted President of the ISHRS by her own colleagues.


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The team at dotCloud has been working on a semi-stealth project called Docker which is a container based approach to automating infrastructure. With Docker, you can deploy a fully functioning system that can run on your laptop, your AWS environment, your bare metal server, or anywhere you choose and it will run the same way because it is isolated at the process level. Here is a quote from the Docker web site that says it best: Docker is a great... Read More
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I had the privilege of being the guest editor for the April edition of the Open Source Business Resource. The topic for April is cloud computing. In my opinion, a big part of the success of cloud computing is the extensive use of open source software, especially the LAMP stack, which lowers the overall costs of the cloud services. With cloud computing, the operating system, the application server, and the underlying hardware has become a... Read More
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Dru Lavigne, editor of Open Source Business Resource (OBSR) asked my opinion on "How can an individual or small business give back to an open source community? ". As some of you may know, I am a big advocate of open source and contribute to the Open Office community in a marketing capacity. There are many things one can do to contribute beyond coding. Please read the Q&A section of the February issue of OBSR or click here to... Read More
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Dave Linthicum wrote a post today called Open Source SOA provides some major advantages. In his post Dave stated: When it comes to SOA, I think open source provides two major advantages: First, it's typically much less expensive than the tools and the technology that are proprietary. Second, they are typically much more simplistic and easier to understand and use. To the second point, simplicity. The open source SOA vendors seem... Read More
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In part 1 I debunked the "OSS is bad for the economy myth". In part2 I showed six different models for OSS support. In this third and final post on debunking OSS myths, I will address these two statements: OSS products are second rate ("created in the garage" mentality) OSS can't be good because it is free There are many OSS products that are highly reliable and run the systems of very successful companies and... Read More
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I read this post from Stewart Mader's blog on wiki patterns today and it talks about a challenge to the adoption of wiki is the fact that the new tools are too inexpensive or even free (open source). Here is a key quote: Sandy Kemsley's fourth challenge to social media/enterprise 2.0 in organizations: The fact that these technologies are inexpensive (or even free) and quick to implement causes them to be discounted by executives who... Read More


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Actress Anjali and controversies come hand-in-hand usually. The bubbly beauty who often hit headlines for wrong reasons, says she is used to them and trying to overcome them. Anjali states, "I've been facing controversies for various reasons. I've already come to terms with them. Since I'm a strong woman, I know how to come back. I'm returning stronger."
It may be recalled that Anjali had went missing for a couple of days and later made a dramatic appearance. Still, she has been facing legal issues regarding Tamil director Kalanjiyam and her aunt.
Anjali is now all set to bounce back with a female-centric film Geethanjali, a horror comedy which is due for release this week. Brahmanandam and Srinivas Reddy play vital roles in the film.


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Jay S. Goldsamt is the owner and head designer of Jay Sanders, Inc. He is a graduate of Columbia College in New York City. With 30 years experience designing case goods and upholstered furniture, Jay founded the Company in 1994. Jay twice has been awarded the Roscoe Award in furniture design. In addition, Jay Sanders' furniture has appeared numerous times in national media including Country Living and Country Home Magazines as well as the Lifetime TV network.
Jay strives to produce a superior furniture product that is classic in spirit and honest in finish. Each piece is crafted from "found" lumber up to 200 years old. Imperfections, such as warps, cracks, nail holes and worm holes have been left untouched intentionally, to capture the charm, warmth and patina of the antique wood.


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Un Prophete Trailer #1: Finally, a Domestic Look at the Festival Favorite
Posted on Sunday, December 13th, 2009 by Russ Fischer
Opening a trailer with a quote comparing the advertised film to The Godfather could be considered the greatest act of hubris in the movie advertising world. Perhaps it's OK when the film in question is Jacques Audiard's A Prophet (Un Prophete), which won the Grand Prix at Cannes this past May, and has been called the favorite film of that festival (not just by the quote shown in the trailer) despite Michael Haneke's The White Ribbon taking the top prize. Since then A Prophet has been frequently heralded as one of the best films of the year.
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by Deagol4 on 2007/1/11 15:06:38
After sifting through over 10,000 letters in the A&U archive (over the last 14 months) I have finally published the latest article in The Early Publishing History of The Lord of the Rings series.
This one is called Printing and Binding The Lord of the Rings. It gives details of the number of copies of each impression that were printed and bound, and the number exported to the US for use by Houghton Mifflin. Details of galley proofs and page proofs are also included.
If anybody has questions, comments or suggestions for improvement please feel free to post here.
I would be especially interested if anybody has seen any of the proofs or advance copies - information on these is very thin on the ground. The photo used on the page is the best I could come up with. (It is the 1954 Page Proof of The Two Towers)


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I was thinking about doing the Super D at Sea Otter in 2010 for the first time. I understand the course was change from 2007. Does anyone know if there is a video posted anywhere of the new course? All I can find is one on Youtube of the 2007 course. Thanks!
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Mariah's beau, Aaron Mathias, goes Hollywood
Monday 4 March 2002
If Aaron Mathias has stars in his deep brown eyes, it's no wonder. Barely out of acting school, this 24-year-old former model has quickly become a focus of casting directors and agents. He's auditioned for "Sex and the City", "Oz" and "All My Children". He's working on a feature film with Academy Award-winning director Sarah Kernochan, whose documentary "Thoth" is up for an Oscar, and he's got back-to-back meetings with New York talent scouts.
Why are things breaking his way? It certainly doesn't hurt that he's been linked romantically with Mariah Carey. "I feel like my life has become a Hollywood movie," he said during a recent interview. "You know, one of those old films where the country boy leaves his hometown for the big city because he's gotta get in films. He's starving and just about to pack it up when he gets the big break, and everybody bursts out singing while Fred and Ginger dance across the stage."
Actually, in Mathias' case, that's not far from the truth. Four years ago, Mathias packed his bags, stuffed a $100 bill in his back pocket and left his small hometown of Harris, Mich., for the Big Apple. He went to acting school - he studied at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater and the Caymichael Patten Studio in Manhattan - and tended bar to pay the rent on a shoebox-size Long Island City apartment he shared with three roommates.
One night, while he worked at Tonic, a stranger approached and told Mathias he had what it took to make it in film. "I'm thinking, Yeah, right," he said. Two months later, the stranger, who turned out to be Curt Johnson of New World Inc., a manager who handles actors and is also a producer (he's up for an Oscar with "Thoth"), started lining up auditions for Matthias.
As for the new woman in his life, he won't say where they met (Sundance, it is rumored), but he mentions he had a great time at the Super Bowl in New Orleans (where MC sang the national anthem). "I've always been a Patriots fan," he said. "Seeing them play was a childhood dream come true." For Mathias, the dream is just beginning.
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Danger lurks in the shadows and desire shimmers in the sultry heat as leopard shifter Drake Donovan is sent to a Louisiana bayou to investigate a murder. He's ready for anything except the insatiable hunger that rocks him when he meets Saria Boudreaux, a woman with a compelling motive-and ability-to distract him from the task at hand...
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This book was totally worth the wait! First off, it was great to revisit Drakes' character. Drake and Saria was a wonderful couple and it was nice watching the relationship develop. The story was interesting with many twists. Christine Feehan does it again! Now, I have to wait for Dark Prey. :)
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I have never been disappointed with any of the books by Christine Feehan. It just feels like she gets better and better with telling a story. This is another winner you will not be disappointed.
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it was slow going but the book came together nicely.
this was an awsom narration her voice was perfect.
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Very different twist In the series. Who would have guessed the Cajun country for the leopards!
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"Drake Donovan and Saria Boudreaux make a hot couple."
Another hot sexy book in the Leopard People Series. There is dominant men/leopards and one woman who can tame them. Saria is a guide in the Louisiana Swamp and suspects a leopard is killing people. She notified Jake Bannaconni the land owner and he sends in a team to investigate. Drake Donovan arrives first and is knocked head over heels by the beauty and sensuality of Saria. The story is one similar to the others in the series. I love that the characters move from book to book in the series with a different male leopard starring. Feehan is a brilliant story teller and her sex scenes have me panting.
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I love the way one book flows into the next book. Even though they are stand alone books, Mrs. Feehan puts characters from her other books to really bring the story to life.
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The narrator was horrible which made the story hard to follow . I love Christine Feehan but some thought on who reads your books helps.
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I love this series, but so far, this book is my favorite! I so excited to listen to more from this series and this author!!!
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But what a difference a few months can make. This week, those dramatic October headlines were replaced by grim news for the former New York mayor. The Quinnipiac University Poll now shows that instead of holding a 33-percentage-point lead over his closest competitor in New York--back then it was Sen. Fred Thompson--Giuliani is in a dead heat with Sen. John McCain. And his trajectory is on the downswing, Quinnipiac pollster Maurice "Mickey" Carroll says, while McCain's is going up.
McCain, who after a midsummer meltdown rebuilt his effort and won the New Hampshire and South Carolina primaries, now also leads in New Jersey, where Giuliani once topped Thompson by 36 points. (Thompson has quit the race.) And in Connecticut, a Hartford Courant survey released last week showed McCain outpolling the former front-runner by a whopping 23 percentage points.
Giuliani's once highflying campaign is hanging by a thread, and he has slid to third place in voter surveys in Florida, where Tuesday's primary is his must-win. But his plummet in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, where he had established his celebrity after 9/11 as "America's mayor," has been nothing short of shocking. "To paraphrase," says Carroll, "New York is his home state, and if he can't make it here, he can't make it anywhere. He's had a bad, bad month everywhere, no question about it."
The other prize that the former New York mayor was banking on taking home February 5--California and its trove of 173 delegates--now also appears out of reach, barring a dramatic revival in the next 10 days. He dominated the polls there into early December but now badly trails the steadily climbing McCain and is slipping against former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.
Can he still do it? Mathematically, it's possible, a GOP strategist said. But he'd have to win Florida and leave the Sunshine State with a pretty big burst of momentum--a phenomenon that has been difficult to come by during this muddied political season. And his post-Florida bump would have to be historic to overcome what ultimately may be a failed strategy to put money and time into winning later contests. "People want to see you compete," the strategist said. "You can't get to the Super Bowl by taking a bye in every game--just ask the New York Giants." (The Giants will be playing in the Super Bowl two days before the February 5 Super-Duper Tuesday.) Giuliani pledged this week to compete in the February 5 contests no matter what happens between now and then.
On the Democratic side, the new polls show New York Sen. Hillary Clinton has maintained a commanding 2-to-1 lead over Barack Obama in New York, where her organization dominates the landscape. "She seems to have New York sewn up," Carroll says.
Clinton is also comfortably ahead in New Jersey, though her lead over Obama has narrowed to about 18 percentage points. And Michael Murphy, an Obama spokesman in New Jersey, says the "electorate here is still extremely volatile."
"Polls have been notoriously inaccurate and deceptive this year for whatever reason," he says. "We are not discouraged." With delegates distributed proportionally in the Democratic contests, Obama--while perhaps not expected to win New York, where 127 delegates are up for grabs, or New Jersey, with 106 delegates--will do well in some districts, says Murphy, a lawyer and former gubernatorial candidate. And so he could well come out of February 5 with a healthy tally of delegates and an ability to take the contest into March. "No one is suggesting at this point that he wins New Jersey, but it's a competitive state," he said.
In Connectict, with 60 delegates, the recent Hartford Courant poll had Clinton preferred by 41 percent of those surveyed and Obama by 27 percent. Again, for those of you counting, with 5½ contests already on the books--the other half, South Carolina's Democratic primary, is tomorrow-- the delegate tally (including nonbinding contests) looks like this: Clinton leads with 210 ;Obama has 123; and John Edwards trails in third with 52. On the Republican side, it's Romney, 72; McCain, 38; Mike Huckabee, 29; and Giuliani, 2. It takes 2,025 delegates to win the Democratic nomination and 1,191 for the GOP nod.
On February 5, the three northeastern states will have a lot to say about who's on the path to those magic numbers.
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Jan 11 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on The New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
- Illumina Inc, a maker of DNA sequencing machines, said it was forming a company to develop a type of blood test that would work for any kind of cancer, but some experts see risks involved. (nyti.ms/1RhoukE)
- On Monday, Bruin Sports Capital is expected to announce Courtside Ventures, a new $35 million venture investment firm to be based in Detroit and New York, that is meant to invest in nascent sports and media technology start-ups. (nyti.ms/1RvSVUN)
- Fifty years after Congress passed a law opening most government records to public scrutiny, the House is expected Tuesday to take up the most important open records overhaul since 2007. Majorities of both Republicans and Democrats are expected to support the legislation. (nyti.ms/1P1Hr4H)
- Princess Cristina of Spain is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, accused of tax fraud as part of a corruption case centered on money embezzled from public contracts that is bringing a member of the country's royal family to trial for the first time. (nyti.ms/1UIkNm2) (Compiled by Sneha Johny in Bengaluru)


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Energy, water efficient vertical farming: PlantLab
While proponents of conventional and organic farming continue to debate the agricultural methods that can feed a world of six to nine billion people, they have one thing in common: both generally focus on land-based farming. While that seems like a no-brainer, indoor agriculture is as old as the greenhouse… and has become significantly more sexy with the concept of the vertical farm. To date, many of the ideas about growing food and plants in skyscraper-like buildings are just that: concepts.
Dutch research company PlantLab is a step beyond that: they've been experimenting with a completely controlled environment for growing food, and found that not only could it help meet growing food demand, but do so with significantly lower energy, chemical, and water inputs.
Lighting is at the core of PlantLab's indoor farming experiment: the company's Gertjan Meeuws told the AP that "Sunlight is not only unnecessary but can be harmful" to plant growth. PlantLab researchers expose their plants to light from LED lamps instead, and adjust for the specific wavelengths of light that specific plants need for their growth. When combined with water recycling and other environmental controls, the company claims that its achieved a growth rate of three times the normal greenhouse… with a 90% reduction in water use.
PlantLab plans to build a commercial-scale version of its Plant Production Unit by the end of the year, and envisions a turn-key unit that could be used in almost any environment. Take a look at how it works in the video above.
What do you think? A potential world saver? A new version of factory farming? Let us know…
- The latest update on the potential for rising food prices this year.
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Retro City Rampage: DX Coming to PS4, Mac
November 3, 2014 - The ode to retro games is also getting updated on all existing platforms, with new modes and re-worked missions.
Humble Bundle Sale Discounts Games for Two Weeks
July 3, 2014 - Save up to 85 percent on dozens of games.
This Week on the Nintendo Wii U and 3DS eShop (Feb. 6, 2014)
February 6, 2014 - Bravely Default and Retro City Rampage DX headline this week's releases.
Retro City Rampage: DX Coming to 3DS This Month
February 3, 2014 - Return to Theftropolis on your 3DS this month for $9.99.
How Indie Games Became a Next-Gen Battleground
July 25, 2013 - Why Sony and Microsoft are fighting for the affections of independent developers, and why that's good for us.
Dev: 'Microsoft Treats Independent Developers Very Badly'
April 9, 2013 - Two indie devs have sounded-off to Wired about the arduous processes they've gone through to deal with Microsoft and get their games on Xbox.
Indie Dev Talks PlayStation Versus Xbox Development
March 22, 2013 - Indie developer Brian Provinciano talked with IGN about the ease of PlayStation development, and the hoops he had to jump through with Xbox.
The Funniest Video Games of 2012
December 4, 2012 - Video games are serious business, but they're way funnier when they're not.
20 Games You Must Play at PAX
August 24, 2011 - You've heard IGN talk about early previews, now you can tackle upcoming games yourself at PAX. Where should you start?
Retro City Rampage Hits XBLA
December 20, 2010 - Part Grand Theft Auto, part Super Mario Bros, Retro City Rampage was eagerly anticipated by many WiiWare users, as it was one of the more high profile exclusives for the system. Today XBLA users have reason to be excited as developer Vblank Entertainment announced Retro City Rampage will be headed to the Xbox 360 first.


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Does this rare creation exist here in RI? There are no good bagels to be found, in my experience. Everything called a bagel here is nothing more than a small round loaf of squishy bread - no crusty outside, no dense inside, might as well be Wonder Bread.
And other than some disappointing biali imitation that some Stop & Shops have, I haven't found any. Hoping that somewhere these can be found that approximate a real bagel or biali. Thanks.


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Most of the time, I am lost in the bustle of raising a family, tending to a needy house, catching up on my latest Netflix binge, writing a blog, helping in my church… I'm sure this list is familiar to you!
Then I fall asleep one night wondering why I don't feel fulfilled.
For me, fulfillment comes when I'm looking for it. When I slow down. Simplify my life. Breathe. Pray. Think. Preparing this post helped me see how much I benefit from my marriage, and my hope is that reading this post will help you, too, find fulfillment in yours. And if you're not married, here is a glimpse into a few of less talked-about benefits you can look forward to!
5 Less Obvious Benefits of Marriage
1. The way you think and see the world will be challenged.
I'll be the first to admit that this doesn't always feel like a "benefit." The day Ryan and I met, I was a pretty conventional thinker. I was raised with a healthy dose of manners and propriety. I kept rules because they were rules, rarely questioning authority—no matter how minor the "authority" was. (I used to read posted park rules before entering any park!) For as much as our upbringings were similar, Ryan was (in my mind) an unconventional thinker. He evaluated the reasons behind everything and only cared about rules or conventions if he agreed with the reasoning behind them. Where I would see a couple of sides to an issue, he would see a dozen. Where I would go along with things, he would stir the pot.
I think it goes without saying that this was challenging for us. The adjustment involved plenty of family dinners or conversations with friends where I would wonder why he couldn't just go with the grain for once! But a handful of years later, I can honestly say that I like seeing the world in more shades than I did the day we met. I evaluate issues and situations from more angles, and on occasion, I even find myself stirring the pot for no good reason at all!
What I can't say is exactly how your partner's world view will rub off on you. All I can do is offer my story as an example and and assure you that—even if it's uncomfortable—change is good.
2. Tastes, preferences, and sense of humor assimilate over time.
And thank goodness they do!
After a few years, you might find that the same entrées on a restaurant menu stand out to both of you. You music tastes may overlap more. Maybe you'll share an increased interest in politics and religion, giving you more to talk about. I can almost guarantee you'll laugh at more of the same things. (Don't even get Ryan and I started narrating our kids' actions before they can talk! We are hilarious!) Heck, I even cycle the air conditioning in the car now! Noticing the ways you have assimilated with your spouse can help smooth over some of the differences every couple has.
3. You learn who you can control (i.e. yourself).
From small, non-threatening offenses like leaving wet towels on the floor to heavier marital issues, we learn fast that we can't bend anyone else's will to our own. When you finally give up on "correcting" this particular habit or "solving" that particular character flaw, all you can do is look inward. We grow as we confront our own habits and flaws, and we grow as learn to forgive and become slower to cast blame.
4. Someone will know you almost better than you know yourself.
Let's say your husband knows you'll want to bring a well-stocked purse on a family outing to ride the train. Then when the two of you are lugging two kids, a double stroller, a few jackets, AND a diaper bag up the stairs from the underground train, he knows you'll wish you hadn't brought that darn oversized purse. So he warns you before you even leave the house—and if you're wise (and not proud, like me), you'll take his advice and have one less thing weighing you down.
I also find that, from time to time, Ryan has a better sense of how I'll handle a situation than I even do. (Certainly not all the time, but it does happen!) Sometimes he sees me more clearly than I see myself, and his perspective is often spot on when I need to make a decision.
5. Your dreams will multiply.
I saved the best for last. Merging your life with another means getting double the dreams. Then those dreams grow and change over the years as you and your spouse flesh out the vision you have for your family. Sure, it takes some negotiation to figure out how to pursue your individual dreams as a couple, but encouraging each other to chase them and gradually seeing a few fulfilled is incredible.
If there is one thing I have learned in my nine years of marriage to my opposite, it is that this relationship is shaping me. It's not always a walk in the park, but I treasure the good and trust that Someone with a perspective much broader than mine can see where this is going.
Which one of these benefits stood out to you the most? You know I love to hear!
Feel free to hop back to see my 5 Things that Make Marriage Hard (But Worth It).


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As a nonprofit organization, ComCor serves the community by providing a long term solution to a difficult problem, but we need your help. An investment in our programs is an investment in people, in families, and in our community. Over the past 35 years, we have continued to grow and now provide intervention to 800 individuals each year. We have a proven track record of success, and our community is stronger as a result – not just for today – but for tomorrow.
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text: Hospital care was a bargain compared with today, when a day in the hospital, not counting the fees for physicians, medications, and procedures, generally runs at least $2,000. And it deserves repeating that many of the services we now take for granted, including tests such as mammography, drugs such as SSRIs and newer antidepressants, and procedures such as laparoscopic surgery, were not available then at any price. Another big change concerns the people running the hospital. Back then, the administrator in charge of day-to-day operations was called the superintendent, and he was a Methodist minister. Today the administrator typically bears a business title such as CEO, and he or she is flanked by a CFO, a COO, and a legion of other staff whose degrees are far less likely to be in ministry than business.


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"My testimony was revealed from heaven. Having become convinced by reasoning, and by listening to the testimony of others who had received these principles, I became satisfied that it was my duty to experiment upon these principles, that I might be able to test the results. This I consequently did, and there followed the same testimony and the same experiences, so far as the knowledge of the divinity of these principles was concerned, as followed obedience to this Gospel as proclaimed by the Apostles in former times. And this knowledge could not be disputed. It was not only acknowledged intellectually, but the inspiration of the Holy Ghost imparted to me a knowledge as physically and as demonstrative as that physical ordinance when I was immersed in the waters of baptism; . . . as I had passed through the atmosphere into the element of water, so my experience, knowledge, and testimony was full and complete, so complete, indeed, that from that day till the present moment, through all of the vicissitudes of life through which I have passed, I have no more doubted the truth of these principles than I do now that I behold this audience, and I never can doubt it. As long as memory continues and reason shall assert its throne, I never can permit the powerful testimony and knowledge that was communicated to me to remain silent. It was revealed to me. The heavens were opened over my head, and the power of God and the light of the Holy Ghost descended and elevated my whole being, and gave me the most perfect knowledge that Jesus was the Son of God. It was not the result simply of opinion or belief, as is the case in many other things, but it was a knowledge far beyond that of belief or opinion. I knew that God had sent His angels and restored the fulness of the Gospel as taught in ancient times; that He sent angels to authorize Joseph Smith, and gave him authority to administer in the ordinances of the Gospel, and to promise the Holy Ghost to all who would be obedient."
Millennial Star,
Apr. 18, 1887, 242.
"I had been a member of this Church but a short time when I obtained, by a divine manifestation, a clear, explicit, and tangible demonstration of the truth of this work. Thousands and tens of thousands of Latter-day Saints, men and women, in private life, can testify to the same experience; and though I may know many principles in regard to this doctrine, which in their limited experience they may not understand, yet in that one fact, they are equal to me in knowledge—equal to the messengers who have administered to them this Gospel."
Deseret News Weekly,
Mar. 17, 1886, 130.
"There is no man that knows the truth of this work more than I do. I know it fully; I know it distinctly. I know there is a God just as well as any man knows it, because God has revealed Himself to me. I know it positively. I shall never forget the manifestations of the Lord; I never will forget them as long as memory endures. It is in me."
Conference Report,
Oct. 1897, 32.
"I testify before this assembly, as I have testified before the people throughout the different States of the Union, and throughout England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Italy, Switzerland, and France, that God Almighty, through my obedience to the gospel of Jesus, has revealed to me, tangibly, that this is the work of God, that this is His gospel, that this is His kingdom which Daniel prophesied should be set up in the last days. I prophesy that any man who will be humble before the Lord, any man who will, with childlike simplicity, be baptized for the remission of his sins, shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, which shall lead him into all truth and show him things to come; he shall receive a knowledge from the Almighty that his kingdom has been established in these latter days, and that it shall never be thrown down or be left to another people."
Deseret News Weekly,
Jan. 24, 1872, 597.
"A word or two about Joseph Smith. Perhaps there are very few men now living who were so well acquainted with Joseph Smith the Prophet as I was. I was with him oftentimes. I visited him in his family, sat at his table, associated with him under various circumstances, and had private interviews with him for counsel. I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God; I know that he was an honorable man, a moral man, and that he had the respect of those who were acquainted with him. The Lord has shown me most clearly and completely that he was a prophet of God, and that he held the Holy Priesthood."
Conference Report,
Oct. 1900, 61.
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It's easy to point the finger at those who are creating and promoting this toxic "entertainment" and say that they are the ones who are destroying our image. Most of the commentary on All My Babies' Mamas puts the responsibility for the quality of the programming on the shoulders of the networks and the poor souls who choose to participate in their own denigration and exploitation. However, the onus is on the viewers to help shape the type of programming that we're being sold and that we're buying into.
As Advertising Hall of Fame legend Tom Burrell stated in his 2009 book Brainwashed, "New race consciousness moves us beyond labeling… It's no longer about changing white folks' minds — it's about changing our collective mindset."
We must hold ourselves responsible for the type of propaganda that we are tacitly and in some cases aggressively supporting every time we turn on our television.
RELATED: 'Love & Hip Hop Atlanta' — Is black female producer Mona Scott-Young accountable for its stereotypes?
Online petitioning to remove programming like All My Babies' Mamas is nice. It's a start. But real systemic change isn't going to occur because of a petition. One-off boycotts aren't going to do anything to shift our collective response to programming that rams inferiority messaging about black people down our throats on a daily basis. All My Babies' Mamas may end up getting scrapped, but another toxic show will appear.
Negative reality programming is like the mythological nine-headed Hydra. Cut one head off and two more will spring up in its place.
The only way to kill a hydra is by holding the monster up to the light — the light of consciousness. This means awareness of how we play a part in its perpetuation.
The bottom line is that for black people, negative reality TV viewing makes up a significant portion of all cable TV ratings generated by black households.
Balance in programming where black women are no longer be exploited as scheming Jezebels and black men are no longer portrayed as sexually addicted walking sperm donation banks is not going to happen by having panel discussions. It's not going to happen by having feel good award shows highlighting the achievements of black women on one network that deflect us from the negative messaging being promoted on its sister network.
It must happen in part by us not watching.
Additionally, as well-intentioned as a Change.org petition is, we as a community have missed a larger point. These reality shows are a microcosm of a macro issue. This isn't a moral issue. It's a power issue. And we as a people need to understand that we have more power than we believe; not just personally, but from an economic perspective.
According to the Nielsen's 2012 report African Americans: Still Vital, Still Growing, black Americans currently have an annual aggregate income level of roughly $696 billion, with our collective buying power tracking towards $1.1 trillion by 2015. What does this have to do with reality television? Everything. We have the power to influence the programming we're watching through our individual media consumption and consumer spending. Every time we turn on our Bad Girls Club "guilty pleasure," we send a message to the networks and to their advertisers that we approve of their message.
Malcolm X said, "The media's the most powerful entity on earth… Because they control the minds of the masses." Isn't it time that we stop buying into the media's various iterations of "harmless," exploitative entertainment and start creating real change by harnessing the power of our collective spending power by rejecting these messages?
Screaming about All My Babies' Mamas while still watching Real Housewvies of Atlanta is akin to the difference between mainlining and snorting heroin. Both are equally bad for you… the difference is all in the mind of the addict. Heroin abuse is heroin abuse — regardless of the method of delivery. To quote radio host Morris Kelly from his response to All My Babies' Mamas, "You can either be against stereotypes or for them. It's one or the other, but not both."
So let's start a change where we can make a difference today — within ourselves. Let's stop co-signing this coonery as harmless. Let's stop saying that the unrepentantly capitalistic black producers who profit off historical African-American stereotypes are just "getting theirs." Let's stop shifting responsibility for the perpetuation of these stereotypes onto the shoulders of the poor fools who participate on the shows or the media conglomerates that promote them. It is true that partial responsibility does fall on their shoulders; however they won't continue to sling "reality crack" if we stop creating a demand.
Watching these sorts of shows at all is more than a guilty pleasure. It's participation in one of the most successful racist propaganda campaigns in history.
Sil Lai Abrams is a writer, inspirational speaker, anti-domestic violence activist, Ebony.com's relationship expert, and author of 'No More Drama.' She is also the founder ofTruthInReality.org, a grassroots organization committed to changing the way women and interpersonal violence are portrayed on reality television. Follow her on Twitter at @Sil_Lai.


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Yes, Mimi, I just saw it. It is pretty. Almost makes me wish I was there. Glad they are having good weather.
Sounds as if you're having fun Mimi! Great puzzle sparkles
Hi Mo, I've been watching the parades all morning and finally decided to take a break. I love your Carnival puzzles. Did you see the new Rex float, The Butterfly King? It looks pretty good to me. Just finished a large piece of King Cake.


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A look at the Jaguars' five draft picks on Saturday:
Round: 4. Pick: 114. Pos.: Cornerback. Age: 23. College:Oklahoma. Height: 5-11 3/8. Weight: 177.
About Colvin: First defensive player selected by the Jaguars this year. … Tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during Senior Bowl workout Jan. 21. … Was on Senior Bowl team that was coached by Jaguars' staff. … During four-year career with Sooners, started 36 of 50 games and totaled 234 tackles and five interceptions. … Played strong safety as a sophomore and made 84 tackles before returning to cornerback. … Had shoulder surgery that kept him out of spring practice in 2012. … Missed two games last year with turf toe and shoulder injuries. ... Has experience playing press and off coverage. … Likely to begin year on physically unable to perform list, which would make him ineligible to play until after Week 6.
Quote: "You're going to get a lockdown corner. I can play nickel, I can play corner, I can play safety, but I feel like when you have me on the outside at corner, I'm going to lock down whoever you give me." — Colvin.
Round: 5. Pick: 144. Pos.: Linebacker. Age: 23.
College: Florida State. Height: 6-3. Weight: 218.
40-yard dash time: 4.52 seconds.
About Smith: Led team in tackles (90) in 2013 for national champions, his only year as a starter. … Intercepted three passes last year and returned two for touchdowns. … Totaled 214 tackles, seven sacks and 29 tackles for lost yardage in 54 career games. … Played for Jaguars' coaching staff at Senior Bowl. … After weighing 218 pounds at Senior Bowl, said he wanted to be 223-225 for Combine, but remained at 218. … Failed drug test in February and called it a "dumb mistake." … Saw time at middle and "will" linebacker for FSU. … Did not bench press at Combine due t0 shoulder injury. … Jaguars project him as a nickel LB because of his coverage skills.
Quote: "I'm going to be that guy you saw on film; if anything, I'm going to be more excited to get to the next level." — Smith.
Round: 5. Pick: 159. Pos.: Defensive end/outside linebacker. Age: 22. College: Arkansas.
Height: 6-1. Weight: 266. 40-yard dash time: 4.71 seconds.
About Smith: Another who was coached by the Jaguars at the Senior Bowl, where he impressed in 1-on-1 pass-rushing drills. … In 43 career games (27 starts), had 122 tackles, 30.5 for lost yardage and 21.5 sacks. … Saw playing time at outside linebacker in junior year. … Played for three head coaches (Bobby Petrino, John L. Smith and Bret Bielema) … In his last two seasons with Razorbacks, had 9.5 and 8.5 sacks. … Arm measurement of
34 1/8 inches was seventh-longest among defensive linemen at Combine, and his 37-inch vertical jump was tied for third-best. … Arrested last October after missing court date for speeding ticket (released on $415 bond).
Quote: "[Defensive line] coach [Todd] Wash wants the D-linemen to go and make plays and just be erasers like my position coach said last year. I just love the scheme." — Smith.
Round: 7. Pick: 205. Pos.: Center/guard. College:Virginia. Height: 6-6. Weight: 300.
About Bowanko: Only Jaguars draft pick not invited to Combine, but he visited Jacksonville in late April to meet with coaching staff. … College teammate of Jaguars right tackle Austin Pasztor. … Finished college career with 37 consecutive starts. … Started at right guard (sophomore), center (junior) and left guard/center (senior).
Quote: "I feel like I bring a [great] work ethic and determination that was bred into me at a young age. I was hoping for a chance to get somewhere and compete." — Bowanko.
Round: 7. Pick: 222. Pos.: Running back. College: Central Florida. Height: 6-0. Weight: 216. 40-yard dash time: 4.60 seconds.
About Johnson: Started college career at Miami, where he played 10 games as a freshman in 2010 and had nine rushes. … College teammate of Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles. … In two years with UCF, had 326 carries for 1,646 yards and 32 touchdowns. … Averaged 5.27 yards per carry for the Knights. … Caught 30 passes for 260 yards in 2013. … Declared for the draft with one year of eligibility remaining.
Quote: "I'm ready to compete, ready to play football — a game that I love, a game I've been playing since I was six." — Johnson.


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