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In this Apple-certified guide, author David Dvorin demonstrates the powerful advanced features in Logic Pro that have led many of the world's top producers, composers, and engineers to make this program the centerpiece of their music studios. Starting with advanced set-up in the brand-new interface in Logic Pro 8, he teaches you important skills like music production and editing, notation, and scoring to picture. Along the way, he reveals real-world techniques for… (more)
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HUNDREDS of thousands of Muslim pilgrims began to stone a pillar representing Satan in the Saudi holy city of Mina, the first day of the Eid al-Adha holiday.
Worshippers from 189 countries on Friday surrounded Jamrat al-Aqaba, the largest of three adjacent pillars, in the rite which they will continue at least until Saturday. The ritual marks the start of the Muslim holidays.
"I managed to throw pebbles at Jamrat al-Aqaba early in the morning when the place wasn't so crowded," said 47-year-old Malaysian pilgrim Abdullah Noor.
"My feelings are a mixture of happiness and sadness.
I'm happy because I managed to reach this holy land - a dream I have had for years. But I'm sad because I couldn't bring my family with me."
Daud Baev, a 65-year-old Kazakh, said: "This is the time to atone for the sins committed over the years."
The ritual is an emulation of Ibrahim's stoning of the devil at the three spots where he is said to have appeared trying to dissuade the biblical patriarch from obeying God's order to sacrifice his son, Ishmael.
Roads inside Mina and those leading to the city were choked with pilgrims trying to reach the camps set up to receive them according to their country of origin.
Before heading to Mina valley, the pilgrims had stopped to collect stones overnight in Muzdalifah, another holy town that comes to life only during the five days of the annual hajj pilgrimage.
Men and women were seen bending to the ground in Muzdalifah choosing their stones which they carried in empty water bottles or plastic bags. The stones must be slightly bigger than a chick pea.
Red Crescent and civil defence helicopters have been hovering over the area since the early morning hours, ready to deal with any incidents that might occur.
"God is greatest, God is greatest, no God but Allah," bellowed loudspeakers in Mina since the early hours as pilgrims repeated after them.
The stay in Mina used to mark the most dangerous phase of hajj for Saudi authorities as it was marred by deadly stampedes in the past as well as fires in tent camps.
In past years, however, tents have been fire-proofed while gas canisters and cooking are banned in the camps.
The stoning area has been expanded to avoid overcrowding.
The authorities have also organised the devil-stoning this year, setting specific times of the day for each group of pilgrims to carry out the ritual.
After they carry out the stoning, pilgrims end their Ihram by shaving or cutting their hair for men while women trim the length of a finger-tip from one strand of hair.
On the first day of the feast of sacrifice known as Eid al-Adha, pilgrims must also head to the holy city of Mecca to perform the Tawaf circumambulation of the Kaaba, a cube-shaped stone structure towards which Muslims worldwide face for prayer.
After the first stoning, pilgrims offer sacrifices by slaughtering a sheep and the meat is distributed to needy Muslims.
This rite emulates Abraham who prepared to sacrifice his son before at the last moment God provided a lamb in the boy's place.
Nearly 2.5 million pilgrims have been officially registered this year, but hundreds of thousands more perform the pilgrimage without permits.
Interior ministry spokesman Mansur al-Turki told AFP on Friday that so far "hajj has passed normally and in good manner", as no incidents have been reported.
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As you probably already know, PS4 media file support is pretty much non-existent. This workaround by BiteYourConsole allows you to stream .mp4 video clips to your next-gen console using the system's included HTML5 web browser. The process itself is a little long-winded, but it does work if you're really stuck in the mud without a solid alternative nearby. Here's how to get it running!


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CareerOne has a wide range of jobs in Tasmania. There are jobs and career providers, from all around Australia, listed on the CareerOne website.
You can browse TAS jobs by category. Jobs include full time, part time, temp, casual, evening, summer, vacation and weekend jobs in TAS.
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You can refine your search by location to search for TAS jobs by city. For example, there are jobs in Tasmania in the following areas:
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CareerOne provides a comprehensive listing of jobs located throughout Australia in one convenient location. If jobs in TAS aren't what you are looking for, then please find other careers either by browsing our website or using the search box at the top of this page.


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It's the moment you've all been waiting for! It's time to talk about one of the under talked about homoerotic reality tv show romances. No, I'm not talking about Frankie Grande and Zach Rance, although I will be talking about them later today or tomorrow. Today I am talking about the homoerotic showmance between the stunningly flawless Cody Calafiore and pretty much every gay fan of CBS Big Brother!
When Cody waltzed into the Big Brother house I'm pretty sure mouths dropped and drool dribbled from a number of the gay men who watch the show. Not to miss an opportunity, Big Brother has made sure that Cody has been featured in a number of highly sexy and homoerotic scenes and shots since the beginning of the season. It's as if a new form of showmance has begun with fans wagging their tongues at the innocent faced heart-throb.
I'm not complaining! Would you complain about having to watch this on TV?
Yet, after looking at him for a while I started to question his professional role as a Sales Account Executive. With his face I believe he would make a good sales person. Then my friend sent me a link to an article on Instinct and I realized that Cody's face isn't the only thing that will help him sale a product.
That's right boys, Cody Calafiore has modeled for the gay favorited underwear brand CN2. Man can he sale products.
Cody really stands out in the house this season. He hasn't shown a lot of game play yet, but his game has been going smoothly. He is attractive 24 hours a day 7 days a week. He is comfortable in his sexuality, as a straight man to clarify. He isn't a jerk like some of the other men in the house like Devin Shepherd and Caleb. All and all he is a nice guy with a talent for attracting attention to himself.
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Police Won't Be Stalking Mass. Borders to Catch Firework Buyers
Possessing fireworks in Massachusetts remains illegal, but that hasn't stopped people from making the annual trek to New Hampshire to buy fireworks and bring them back into The Bay State. While some newsstories have warned of police camping out on state borders to catch firework-movers, Massachusetts State Police don't seem to be taking that aggressive tactic this year.
"I don't know of any active effort'' to monitor borders for firework purchases, State Police Lt. Dan Richard told Boston.com. "There's no step-up effort, it just takes on more of a life this time of year.'' Police will surely seize more fireworks this time of year than in the winter, but that's more due to the proximity to July 4th than a border-patrolling police strategy.
Instead, police will rely on good old-fashioned traffic stops to spot illegally-transported fireworks and issue fines, which range from $10-$100 for possession. In Lowell, Mass., a town close to the New Hampshire border, a new ordinance has upped that fine to $300, The Boston Globe reports.
And in case you plan to claim ignorance of fireworks' legal status, MassDOT message boards on July 3-6 will send that message loud and clear.
.@MassDOT supports @DFSPIO #StateFireMarshal message: #fireworks illegal in #ma. Leave it to the professionals. pic.twitter.com/w0cVwMolMM— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) June 27, 2014
Happy July 3rd, Bostonians.


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Freezing Temps Expected for Genesee County Tonight
Be prepared! Freezing temps are expected in Genesee County tonight!
According to the National Weather Service, the wind chill will be -18 and temps are expected to be below freezing at -1. An inch of snow is also expected throughout the day.
Things this weekend aren't expected to be any warmer with temps on Sunday night being described by the NWS as "dangerously cold." The temps aren't expected to be any better next week either with highs on Monday and Tuesday not expected to get out of the singe digits.
So be prepared and be safe out there! Here are some tips from the NWS on preparation for the extreme cold for before, during and after.


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Dallas police say a business owner was struck in the head with a barbell during a robbery attempt Wednesday afternoon.
Officers were called to A and L Office Furniture on the 4300-block of Ross Avenue after the business owner opened fire on his attacker.
According to police, after he was struck in the head, the business owner reached into his fanny pack and pulled out a handgun. He then shot his attacker once in the stomach.
Bystanders managed to flag down a motorcycle officer who secured the scene and arrested the alleged robber.
Both men were transported to Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, police said. The business owner is in good condition. The alleged robber, whose identity has not yet been revealed, is in serious condition and was in surgery at 3:30 p.m.
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A F Cooper
Affiliation: Institute of Epileptology
Country: UK
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- Factors associated with cardiac rehabilitation attendance: a systematic review of the literatureA F Cooper
Cardiothoracic Centre, 6th Floor, East Wing, St Thomas Hospital, Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 7EH, UK
Clin Rehabil 16:541-52. 2002..Many eligible patients fail to attend cardiac rehabilitation courses...
- Assessing patients' beliefs about cardiac rehabilitation as a basis for predicting attendance after acute myocardial infarctionA F Cooper
Cardiothoracic Centre, Guy s and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
Heart 93:53-8. 2007....
- Does angina vary with the menstrual cycle in women with premenopausal coronary artery disease?G W Lloyd
The Cardiothoracic Centre, St Thomas Hospital, London, UK
Heart 84:189-92. 2000..To determine whether angina in women with established coronary heart disease varies with changes in hormone concentrations during the menstrual cycle...
- A qualitative study investigating patients' beliefs about cardiac rehabilitationA F Cooper
Cardiothoracic Centre, St Thomas Hospital, London, UK
Clin Rehabil 19:87-96. 2005..The opportunity to attend a cardiac rehabilitation course is usually offered to patients who have suffered a myocardial infarction. However, despite referral, many patients fail to attend...


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|Re: Forged signed CoH showing up on eBay now
Subject: Re: Forged signed CoH showing up on eBay now
by David O. on 2007/4/23 9:34:56
I've heard of forged J. K. Rowling bookplates being sold (in addition to the many forged signatures on Harry Potter books). It's pretty easy to scan a copy of the bookplate since it just has the helm in black and white.
I reported it to eBay too--those listings have to get pulled!


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Otellini told financial analysts that the first Windows Vista Service Pack is scheduled for release in the fourth quarter.
Microsoft isn't saying when, but in an apparent slip of the tongue during an earnings call with analysts, Paul Otellini, president and CEO of Intel, said the first Windows Vista Service Pack is scheduled for release in October or November.
Among the questions Otellini was asked on Tuesday following the release of Intel's first-quarter financial results was what impact Vista would have on Intel financially in the second half of the year. In his answer, Otellini slipped in the timetable, while giving the expected response that companies were waiting to deploy Vista.
"In the corporate space, I believe most companies will act like Intel and do some pilots and testing today, but the deployment will actually happen when the service pack gets released in the fourth-quarter timeframe -- probably the October, November timeframe," Otellini said.
Microsoft wasn't immediately available for comment on Thursday, but a senior company official has said that the software maker doesn't plan to issue a major service pack for the operating system, which is "high quality right out of the gate."
Michael Sievert, corporate VP for Windows marketing, also said that Windows Update, which enables the software maker to make fixes when needed over the Internet, has made "big bang" service packs unnecessary.
Microsoft shipped Windows Vista, a major upgrade from Windows XP, to consumers in January. The OS has been available to businesses since last November.
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We're Not All Slackers: Gen Y Back Talk
Of the many Gen Y nicknames one that really fascinates me is "trophy kids," referring to the fact that when Gen Y members participated in activities as kids, where everyone was guaranteed a trophy. By receiving prizes even when their performance levels were poor, these kids avoided feeling like losers.
Some argue that as a result of this system, Gen Y has had a tough time handling rejection and criticism as adults. Some say Gen Y members believe they deserve rewards regardless of how hard they work, and that they lack the motivation to work harder. Thus, some view Gen Y members as slackers.
Is Gen Y really a generation of slackers? Do we care less if we lose our jobs and know that Mom and Dad will be there to bail us out? Are we capable of reaching top-level positions, and do we even want them?
I would like to answer no to all these questions. Gen Y is a passion-seeking generation. They may not stick with the same jobs for more than a few years, but that's often because they're striving toward their perfect fit. They don't want to commit to a situation unless it's one they absolutely love. And once they do find it, they certainly don't slack off.
I keep hearing stories about people in their late 20s and even early 30s who've re-enrolled in school because they're unsatisfied with their current jobs. They want careers they can really immerse themselves in. Returning to school is not an easy thing to do; it takes willpower to go back to spending your weeknights studying when all your friends are getting off work at 5 p.m. and hitting happy hour. But Gen Y is doing it.
Recently, an economist told me that his firm was in the process of making a new Gen Y hire. He said this candidate recently completed her second degree, which she obtained while continuing the part-time, dead-end job she wanted to get out of. He wholly disagreed with the slacker stereotype and commented on the good values and skills that can be found in Gen Y.
As credit unions seek Gen Y members to join their teams–something they certainly should be doing–they can't be hung up on the slacker stereotype. They must realize most young adults are not looking to put in minimum effort at the office and rush home. They view their careers as their lives, and they want to do work that's fulfilling.
So let your potential young hires know that your credit union is making a difference in your community, and explain how they can be a part of it. Reward young employees for hard work and provide incentives that will encourage them to push even harder. Create a supportive company culture that they'll want to be a part of. Develop resources within your credit union that allow entry-level employees to work their way up to management positions. Look for the passionate young adults, because they're definitely out there.


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the State Institute of Art in Venice, specializing in PAINTING and MOSAIC .
In 1977 the French sculptor MISKA call him to perform a mosaic work in Paris. So, he knows the mosaic master to perform work in mosaic in Paris. He knows well the mosaic master LINO MELANO (1924 - 1979 ) with whom he performs a mosaic of 100 square meters. Inside the University of Medicine "BICHAT" .
Still in Paris, in 1977-1978, he collaborated many times with MARC CHAGALL friend of LINO MELANO's. They prepare together the modernization in painting and mosaic cartoons, located in the, MUSEE NATIONAL MESSAGE BIBLIQUE MARC CHAGALL.
In 1978, always with LINO MELANO on the draws of FERNAND LEGER, he take part in the modernization of the ceramic mosaic outside of the MUSEE FERNAND LEGER of 250 square meters. Located in Biot (Antibes - France).
In 1978 he designs with LINO MELANO, the mosaic floor for the private pool of english musician BILL WYMAN, bass player of the band Rolling Stones, in Antibes.
In 1979, back in Italy, he works at the restoration of the floor of Ca' d'Oro in Venice of 150 sq.m. with the mosaic artist D. MALVESTIO.
In 1980, archaeological excavations and restoration of decorative floors of Roman mosaics in Quarto d'Altino (VE) These works are currently exposed at the Museo Nazionale Archeologico di Quarto d'Altino.
In 1982, restoration of columns, marble and sculptures of the XVI century Palazzo Vendramin (Ve) for the firm CROVATO. Decorative tiled mosaic floor and terracotta for private house in San Donà (Ve).
In 1983, restoration of mosaic floors and Venetian terracotta located in the Ducal Palace in Venice (always for the firm CROVATO).
In 1983, he begins new experiences as part of the scenery. In particular, he is specializing in the concert industry. He learns the secrets of stage design in the laboratory run by ENRICO MARIA PAPES (one of the members of the italian band "I Giganti"). Begins a long period of hard work with various Italian and local bands. It draws a lot of experience and above all a new discovery in the technology of light direction. This will be used in the future as a source of artistic and creative. Important in this time is the scenic collaboration for the Italian tour of the following artists:
GAGAKU Performance performed by TOKYO IMPERIAL ORCHESTRA and the Imperial Japanese theater company. This event took place in The Ducal Palace in Venice San Marco; important was the collaboration with the theater company since the scene faithfully reflected the historical tradition of the Japanese world. The lights and the scenic direction have played an important role in the success of the show.
POPULAR CIRCUS OF REPUBLIC OF CHINA BEIJING. Even this show reproducing the ancient Chinese circus tradition. The dramatic role is very important and well-kept. Crucial is the lighting technology implementation. The event is unique in that artists perform according to the teaching of the new Chinese school heavily influenced by social and political changes.
JOHN CAGE Concert for solo piano and ambient. Concert for solo piano and ambient. Musical theories of this artist had to be expressed in the scenic and lighting level. The concert lasted about 6 hours. CHARLEMAGNE PALESTINE - STEVE REICH - TERRY RILEY - LUIGI NONO.
COLLABORATION WITH THE FOLLOWING STAGE BAND: JACK DE JONETTE - ELVIN JONES - SUN RA - DON CHERRY - DOLLAR BRAND - ARCHIE SHEEP - GARY BURTON - WEATHER REPORT - HAWKWIND. In this period, he enhances the experience but want to learn new things and therefore is able to enter into an agency of English scene. It deepens the study with new scenic technologies, as the English ones along with the American ones are considered the best scenic schools for concerts. Very important was the collaboration with the following British bands: THE STRANGLERS - P.I.L. (band former Sex Pistols singer John Lydon).
After this period back to Italy and cooperates with the show agency MUSIC MAKERS. Here, he created his own studio for theater sets and Art, CREATIVE IMAGES. Then follow many activities with various bands: THE CULT - LORD OF NEW CHURCH - MARILLON - TALK TALK -AFRIKA BAMBAATAA - CHINA CRISIS - LLOYD COLE AND THE COMMOTIONS - SILENT RUNNING - ALAN VEGA - X - THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS - ROMEO VOID - PROPAGANDA - VIRGIN PRUNES - DANCE SOCIETY - SEX GANG CHILDREN - KILLING JOKE - THE CALL -10000 MANIACS - etc..
In the field of classical music, he takes part in the Italian exhibition of the great Russian dancer RUDOLF NUREYEV with the BOSTON BALLET - U.S.A. The opera performance is the "SWAN LAKE". For this show, RUDOLF NUYEREV wanted to perform in non-traditional venues as the theaters, but in most popular structures such as Sports hall. In fact, the difficulty has been to place in these structures the sets suitable work and also adapt and transform the locker rooms, normally used for sports, in elegant eighteenth-century style dressing rooms. Equally difficult was able to manage the dance troupe made up of about 160 people. All the spaces have been mutated setting them up in order to have all the necessary comforts that a very large company requires. In addition, for to the sets was used an old and hand painted French backdrop from seventeenth century. The result was a deserved success both public both by the great dancer and his company. This show was the only experiment in Italy and in Venice - Mestre which brought classical ballet in sports facilities.
With the CREATIVE IMAGES he develops a very creative period. In fact, the group grows and the laboratory becomes a crucial point for the built of a new much wider artistic source, inserting it in areas that normally are not used for Art. For example, the laboratory is to be inserted in a social context as Venezia - Marghera - Mestre - (which is basically industrial). Many are the requests and important were the following performances:
Exhibition and Ambient Change of Art at the Mestre - Venezia Gallery for the live exhibition of the known international cartoonists such as: MOEBIUS - SERRE - OLIVIA TELECLAVEL - CAVAZZANO - FLOU - CARNEVALE, etc. with the organization of TeleVenezia and the City of Venice.
Ambient Art at the Venice Ghetto in Canareggio.
Review of alternative groups at the Auditorium. di Bissuola Mestre
Exhibition of scenic Art in Piazza dei Signori in Padova with the collaboration of the band DARK LORD.
Ambient of scenic Art for the spectacular fashion show for C.P. Company at the disco The Muretto - Jesolo.
Parallel to these performances, very important was the experience that the Creative Images took part in the graphic textile art. In fact, since the lab was in close collaboration with various musical groups, for scenography and for other things, there was the need to enrich the artistic baggage proposing the design of new fabrics for costumes appropriately designed for this purpose . This experience has allowed us to push the boundaries of traditional art, by inserting in the costume the study of graphics and decoration. Some examples have been brought to fruition in the video of the band Ruins (Fire), on the cover of the vinyl Simon Bennett, in the study od advertising photos for Marco Verdica and in his concerts, for Ruins (in concert) and for the metal band Dark Lord.
The Creative Images enters the production of music videos of art in the period in which collaborates with the label BLACK SQUARE REKORDS and the production studio AUDIO & VIDEO. This experience is the result of the originality of the group. It 'been for the laboratory, the most creative and innovative period in every sense. The videos proposed were created and invented directly from Creative Images as history, the graphic design and the scenic construction. The close collaboration with these two companies, the Black Square Records ed Audio & Video allowed to realize the following videos: Band RUINS, whose product was named best music video of the year and is still on display at the Museum of Modern Art Sydney (Australia). Video initials of the program DJ TELEVISION (Cecchetto) executed by the Afro American singer TAFFY, transmitted over networks Fininvest. It remained for a long time at the top of the Italian charts. Video of DODI BATTAGLIA (Pooh)also transmitted by the national networks. Was directed by director PAUL ALLMAN(television presenter, with Rick & Clive for Videomusic). Collaboration in the video of the English band SIOUXIE & THE BANSHEES entirely shot in Venice and directed by TIM POPE. The video was broadcast all over the world. Music video of the band TALK TALK performed in Venice for the Festivalbar and DJ Television. For Videomusic, interview making of world premiere presentation of SUPERTRAMP record. Scenic collaboration for the video art of the English composer of ambient music, BRIAN ENO performed in the studios Audio & Video in Marghera.
After this very rich period, always in the need to accumulate new experiences, Maurizio Trentin dissolves the Creative Images and continue the project alone. He was immediately called by other companies and agencies in Italy. Important collaborations have been the sets of lights made with director CIONI (Giancattivi), at the Palazzo Reale in Monza. Significant was the commitment of the laser. Exploiting its light beam, it could deform the park of the Royal Palace in a surreal atmosphere. Once again with Cioni, he realizes the scenography of the important fashion meeting PITTI BIMBO in Florence. Still with Cioni, under the supervision of the director FRANCO ZEFFIRELLI, he realizes the ambient art lighting in Piazza della Signoria in Florence.
In the film industry, he is working the scenic realization of enlightenment for the film "Torrents of Spring" from Polish director JERZY SKOLIMOWSKI (with actress N. Kinsky). The scenes were filmed at the interior and exterior of the Ducal Palace in Venice.
Another important partnership that he has was with a German advertising studio with whom he made the sets of lights to a photo shoot of a famous model of MERCEDES - BENZ. The work was made entirely on the island of Giudecca in Venice.
Having acquired more experience in various fields, it is called by important Italian theatrical agencies. He worked for DELTAMUSIC - DAVID ZARD - FRANTOMMASI - GOOD MUSIC - AVANTGARDE as technical manager for the production of concerts. He moves to the realization throughout Italy of the following concerts: EURITMICS - PETER GABRIEL - ANDREAS WOLLENVIDER - ALARM - RAMONES - BOB DYLAN & TOM PETTY - MADONNA - PRINCE - ROLLING STONES - BLUES BROTHERS - SAXON - BB. KING - JOHN MAYALL - EUROPE - MOTLEY CRUE - GRACE JONES - videos and concert tours RICK WAKEMAN - HAWKWIND - GONG - KEVIN AYERS - THE GRANDMOTHERS - HERE & NOW - WIZARD OF TWIDDLY - POISONED ELECTRICK HEADS.
This rich theatrical experience will lay the foundations of the Contradictory Art . And in fact, in 1998 with the exhibition in the Town Hall of Asolo (TV) that is officially presented the project of CONTRADICTORY ART .
In 1999 he participates in the Festival of Contemporary Art in Montebelluna "ROTTEAMARE" at Villa Pisani di Biadene(TV).
In 2000 exhibition of the Contradictory Art at the Exhibition Hall of the Municipality of Marghera (Venezia).
In 2002 he was awarded the Artistic Director of the VI BIENNALE d'ARTE CONTEMPORANEA di Asolo (TV) at the FORNACE.
2012 Marghera - Venice - Video installation and sound design - Performance choir direction: ESPERIENZE SONORVETTORIALI - "SOGLIE" of writer ELISABETTA ROSADI.
2014 UTOPIAN REALIZATION- Installation and ambient intervention along the streets of the historical village in Spigno Monferrato (AL) ARTE NEL BORGO
2014 Video Installation within the UTOPIAN REALIZATION inserted in the context of the project ARTE NEL BORGO CONSIDERAZIONI VISIVE IN UN IMMAGINARIO UTOPICO.
2016 Solo Exhibit in London - LEWISHAM ARTHOUSE GALLERY - MOVENZE: "LONDON FRAGMENTS OF A JOURNEY".
The ongoing study on "Interiority and the Sensitive World" is currently the path that occupies my Paintin. The Vision of Invisibility leads constantly to ask new questions, opening new spaces that indicate the Knowledge as a possible and true path. In the monumental project "THE BESTIARY" materializes this wonderful SEARCH……


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Thousands of acres of woodland and hundreds of homes are destroyed each year during a fire season, which runs from May to October, but for some unfortunate few, wildfires are a possibility all year long. If you live in the foothills, grasslands, or mountains, you are at risk.
But it is not only the fire Americans need to be concerned about. There are also secondary effects of wildfires, including flooding, erosion, and landslides.
When a warning is given about a wildfire, be prepared to evacuate by following these tips:
If advised to evacuate, do so immediately.
Arrange temporary housing at a friend's or relative's home outside the threatened area.
Tell someone when you are leaving and where you are going.
Know at least two exit routes from your neighborhood in case of emergency evacuation.
Choose a route away from fire hazards. Watch for changes in the speed and direction of fire and smoke.
If you have time before evacuating, back your car into the garage, leave the key in ignition, and close the garage door. Close windows and doors to the house, and close all inside doors.
If you're sure you have time, take steps to protect your home.
Take down drapes and curtains.
Place a ladder against the front of the house.
If you have a combustible roof, wet it down or turn on roof sprinklers.
Turn off the gas at the meter and the butane tank.
Disconnect automatic garage door openers.
Confine pets to one room. Make plans to care for your pets in case you must evacuate.
Place fire fighting tools, such as 100 feet of pre-connected garden hose, a shovel, a rake, a bucket, and containers filled with water, in an accessible place.
Wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes, cotton or woolen clothing, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, gloves, and a handkerchief to protect your face.
Take your emergency supplies kit.
Lock your home.
If you have enough warning about the fire, consider packing the following items:
Important documents, such as Social Security cards, driver's licenses, house deed, vehicle titles, marriage licenses, birth certificates, health insurance cards, and auto and home insurance policies
Home inventory list and photos
Prescription medications
Important personal computer information downloaded to disk
Valuable jewelry
Items with sentimental value, such as wedding dress or baby keepsakes
One week's worth of clothing
Pet ID tags, carriers, and pet food
There are steps you can take to protect your home in the event of a wildfire:
When landscaping, select materials and plants that can help contain fire rather than fuel it.
Use fire-resistant or non-combustible material materials on the roof and exterior of your home; or, treat wood or combustible material with UL-approved, fire-retardant chemicals.
Clear roof and gutters of pine needles, leaves, and other debris on a regular basis.
Inspect your chimney at least twice a year, and clean it at least once a year. Keep damper in good shape, and equip chimney and stovepipe with a non-flammable screen of 1/2-inch or smaller mesh. Your local fire department can let you know the specifications.
Use 1/2-inch mesh screen beneath porch, deck, floor areas, and the home itself. Also use this mesh for screen openings to floors, roof, and attic.
Enclose the undersides of balconies and above-ground deck with fire-resistive materials.
Install a smoke detector on each level of your home, especially near bedrooms; test monthly and change the batteries twice a year.
Teach family members how to use the fire extinguisher and show them where it's kept.
Keep a ladder that will reach the roof.
When wildfire threatens, you won't have time to shop or search for supplies. Assemble a disaster supplies kit with items you may need if advised to evacuate. Store these supplies in sturdy, easy-to-carry containers such as backpacks, duffel bags, or trash containers. Include in the kit:
A three-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day)
Food that won't spoil
One change of clothing and footwear per person
One blanket or sleeping bag per person
A first aid kit that includes your family's prescription medications
Emergency tools, including a battery-powered radio, flashlight, and plenty of extra batteries
An extra set of car keys and a credit card, cash, or traveler's checks
Sanitation supplies
Special items for infant, elderly, or disabled family members
An extra pair of eyeglasses
Important family documents stored in a waterproof container
Assemble a smaller version of your kit to keep in the trunk of your car


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WASHINGTON (AP) Former Vice President Al Gore, who came agonizingly close to winning the presidency two years ago, said Sunday he will not run in 2004, and probably will not have another opportunity to seek the White House.
"I don't think it's the right thing for me to do," Gore said. He said that a rematch with President Bush "would inevitably involve a focus on the past that would in some measure distract from the focus on the future that I think all campaigns have to be about."
Gore won the popular vote by half a million votes in 2000 but conceded to Republican Bush after a tumultuous 36-day recount in Florida and a 5-4 Supreme Court vote against him. Gore's concession came Dec. 13, 2000, just over two years ago.
While saying he still had the energy and drive to run again, Gore told CBS' "60 Minutes" that "there are a lot of people within the Democratic Party who felt exhausted (by the 2000 race) ... who felt like, OK, 'I don't want to go through that again.' And I'm frankly sensitive to that feeling."
Gore said he thought he could beat Bush in a rematch, but then added it was unrealistic to say what would happen two years from now.
Gore said he expected his former running mate, Sen. Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut, will run now that he has taken himself out of the race. Lieberman aide Adam Kovacevich said the senator was consulting with his family and would respond Monday to Gore's decision.
Among other Democrats, Vermont Gov. Howard Dean already is running, Massa chusetts Sen. John Kerry has taken a first step by forming an exploratory committee.
Also considering the race are Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle, Missouri Rep. Dick Gephardt and North Carolina Sen. John Edwards. Those close to Gephardt have said he was "very, very likely to run" no matter what Gore decided.
Gore said he thought the economy would be the primary issue in the 2004 race, noting that Bush's father had a soaring approval rating in the polls but then stumbled and lost in 1992 because of the sour economy. "I felt then that the economy was bad and it could turn back toward Democrats. It ultimately did ... I feel the same way now," Gore said.
Gore said he was making his decision "in the full awareness that it probably means that I will never have another opportunity to run for president."
He likely would have been the party's early front-runner and his sudden withdrawal clears the field for other Democrats hoping to unseat a popular president.
Bush, whose approval rates are in the 60s, had almost a 20-point lead over Gore in polls that pose a 2000 rematch, with an even bigger lead over other Democrats. Gore and Bush were running even before the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Party activists were critical of Gore for losing despite a booming economy and eight years of a Democratic administration. Gore even lost his home state of Tennessee; a victory there would have given him the White House.
Kerry, who was seen as a leading rival if Gore had run, said in a statement: "We all owe Al enormous gratitude for years of dedicated and exemplary public service and for his significant contributions to our party and country."
Dean, who was in New Hampshire, called the announcement: "sort of a bittersweet day."
"I think that Al Gore must have faced a very difficult decision and he exhibited some real courage in making the decision he did," Dean said. "There is a certain amount of sadness for me because he worked hard in the 2000 election and was poorly served by the process."
Edwards said: "Gore was instrumental in helping to create the longest period of economic growth in our nation's history, creating millions of new jobs, and turning record deficits into surpluses. He has served as a leader on environmental issues and in international affairs, working with passion and conviction to tackle the toughest challenges we face."
After gradually re-entering politics over the past year, Gore campaigned for selected candidates this year, made trips to Iowa and New Hampshire, then spent the last month promoting a book on the family that he wrote with wife, Tipper.
The 54-year-old Gore also has been making an extensive round of media appearances, including "Saturday Night Live" over the weekend.
A year ago, Gore accepted the job of vice chairman of Metropolitan West Financial, a Los Angeles-based financial services holding company. The former vice president is helping the firm find investments overseas as well as private-equity investments in biotechnology and information technology.
He has been juggling that job with his duties as college professor, guest speaker and author.
Gore ran for president unsuccessfully in 1988 and then, while a Tennessee senator, was surprised to be picked as Bill Clinton's running mate in 1992. Though Gore often was criticized as overly controlled and cautious, he was praised for the work he did as an influential vice president.
He used his expertise in science and technology to be the White House point man on telecommunications reform and the information superhighway. He was in charge of "reinventing government" by conducting an agency-by-agency review to reduce waste and promote efficiency.
Clinton said Sunday night: "Al Gore was the best vice president America ever had. He would have been a fine president had history taken a different course two years ago.
Gore disappeared from public view for almost a year after the 2000 election, saying Bush deserved a chance to begin his presidency without continued criticism from his election opponent.
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Managed competition is the central idea behind the Clinton administration's plan to reform the nation's health care system. It is also the main idea behind the four versions of the Clinton plan reflected in four different congressional committee bills. [See the NCPA Brief Analysis, "Managed Competition Is Back."]
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Incoming Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne has been on the job less than a week, and already Town of Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette has sent a letter reminding her of the government's decision not to proceed with the Alternative 4-3 highway through the town.

"The purpose of this letter is to seek your support in ensuring that Alternative 4-3 is eliminated as an option by the study team," wrote Bonnette. "I look forward to working with you and giving our municipality a chance to voice our concerns. I look forward to that continued positive working relationship."

In the letter, Bonnette applauded Wynne for putting GTA traffic gridlock high on her agenda but told her Halton Hills had already been part of the solution by supporting Alternative 4-2 (a north-south highway from Brampton to Hwys. 401/407 interchange). He added, "(and we) spent good money to prove the 401 can indeed be widened at Milton."

In 2010, Bonnette had met with Wynne, who was Minister of Transportation at the time, to outline the Town's and Region's opposition to Alternate 4-3, which was a MTO proposal to put a four-lane east-west provincial highway through south Halton Hills farm fields.

He reminded Wynne in the letter that he met with Transportation Minister Bob Chiarelli in May 2012 and Chiarelli advised Bonnette a month later that 4-3 was no longer a recommendation by the study team.

In a Toronto Star interview earlier this week, Wynne signalled that reducing gridlock in the GTA, and finding new revenue streams (i.e. possible toll roads, user pay policies) to fund the solutions were imperative.

"I'm hoping that the mayors and the councils in all of the municipalities in the GTHA (GTA and Hamilton Area) will work with us on this," said Wynne.

Bonnette said in an interview that the Town has not been asked for a position on toll roads and they do not have one yet.

"Now that the Big Move (Metrolinx) is doing consultation, they have a wide range of possible ways of funding transit in the GTA from toll roads, DCs (development charges), property tax, income tax etc.," he said.

Council, however, has not yet discussed these options. In recent days, Bonnette has been tweeting his objection to loading the cost onto local property taxes, preferring a federal government role.

Wynne and her new cabinet will be sworn in at a Queen's Park ceremony Feb. 11 and will recall the Legislature Feb. 19.


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The fervor in which the fans of the Chula Vista High School girls basketball team celebrated each basket made by the home team, regardless of how lopsided the score became in Tuesday's game against the Montgomery Aztecs, can be excused.
After all, it had been 19 years since the Spartans last won a league title.
But no more.
Chula Vista's emphatic 66-33 victory officially clinched this year's South Bay League championship in favor of the Spartans.
Senior Anessa Wolfblack, the school's homecoming queen and leading scorer on the girls hoops team, received congratulatory hugs from well-wishers at center court following the game with tears streaming down her cheeks.
"It means everything," she said. "The last time this school won a league title was in 1994 — that was a year before I was born."
The proverbial once-in-a-generation team left little doubt about its worthiness to hoist the 2012-13 SBL championship banner.
The Spartans bounded out to a 12-0 lead amid thunderous cheers.
"The crowd really pumped us up," Wolfblack said.
Tuesday's game was the regular season finale for Chula Vista, which now advances to next week's San Diego Section playoffs as an automatic qualifier after winning the South Bay League title.
(Mater Dei will represent the Mesa League in post-season play as a league champion.)
The Spartans closed out regular season play 11-1 in league, 17-8 overall. Chula Vista's lone blemish in league play was a 67-60 loss at Sweetwater on Jan. 30. The Spartans closed out the season with four victories — none of them close.
Chula Vista topped Mar Vista by a score of 49-18 on Feb. 1, defeated San Ysidro by a score of 56-42 on Feb. 6 and toppled Southwest by a score of 59-22 on Feb. 8.
Montgomery entered Tuesday's game in second place in the league standings and had an outside chance to tie the Spartans by winning its final two games.
Previously, Chula Vista emerged victorious by a 54-44 count in a game at the Otay Mesa school on Jan. 16.
The Aztecs (8-3 in league, 17-7 overall) came alive with inspired play in the latter stages of the game but by then the result had already been decided. The Spartans led 22-4 at the end of the first quarter, 41-16 at halftime and 55-25 entering the final quarter.
Sierra Thomas led CV scorers in Tuesday's game with 18 points while Wolfblack, who paces her team with 13.5 points per game, dropped in 16 points and Maria Tinajero added 13 points.
Wolfblack and her court didn't hold back their emotions in the postgame celebration.
"This was the goal for four years — it's been our goal forever," said Wolfblack, who also has represents CVHS in track and field, girls volleyball and field hockey. "We just want to do the best we can now (in CIF)."
Post-season play tips off for girls teams Tuesday. Quarterfinal playoffs are scheduled next Friday.
Mesa League champions
Mater Dei Catholic's Crusaders entered the week ranked sixth in the section, second among Division IV teams, and made quick work of host Hilltop in Tuesday's Mesa League match-up, winning 62-27. The Crusaders improved to 9-0 in league play, 18-5 overall.
Alexandria Young led MDC with 18 points while teammates Brittani Lusain and Kandiss Barber each contributed 11 points.
The fervor in which the fans of the Chula Vista High School girls basketball team celebrated each basket made by the home team, regardless of how lopsided the score became in Tuesday's game against the Montgomery Aztecs, can be excused.
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B.C.'s harmonized sales tax coupled with income tax cuts will leave most low- and middle-income households in the province better off, a new study says.
"There is a lot of misinformation out there about this being a major tax grab," said Niels Veldhuis of the Fraser Institute, which produced the report.
According to the report, B.C. families will pay between $72 and $403 a year in additional sales taxes, depending on income level. However, for households making less than $80,000, income tax cuts and HST credits will more than cover the additional costs.
A family earning up to $40,000 should expect a $411 savings in their total tax bill. A family earning up to $60,000 will save $159, while a household bringing in $80,000 will save $34, according to the report. Households with higher earnings will see a slight increase in their total tax bill.
The total tax bill of the average family will increase by $44, Mr. Veldhuis said. "Compare that to the $37,000 or so in taxes they are already paying, and it's a wash for the average Canadian family," he said.
The report said that past experience in the Atlantic provinces demonstrates that consumer prices will fall as businesses pass on tax savings from the HST.
B.C. consumers should expect businesses to pass on 90 per cent of their tax savings by 2011, said Mr. Veldhuis.
Earlier this month, the government of Ontario made a more conservative prediction for when it harmonizes its sales tax with the federal goods and services tax on July 1. Ontario expects only 20 per cent of the savings passed through in the first year, increasing to 90 per cent by the third year.
Mr. Veldhuis called Ontario's estimate "extremely conservative." He attributed the difference to the fact that the Fraser Institute analysis starts in 2011 instead of 2010.
Mr. Veldhuis said he hopes the report will cut through "misleading" information from HST critics.
"People are emotional, and their emotions are getting fed by the anti-HSTers. When you are already paying $37,000 in taxes, as the average family does, anytime someone talks about an increase, you get upset," he said.
The Fight HST campaign has more than 653,000 signatures on its petition. A successful petition, approved by Elections BC, would allow the campaigners to put proposed legislation to revoke the HST before the legislature.


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Bob Ney, a former Republican congressman from Ohio, will appear in an upcoming documentary about the Jack Abramoff scandal.
Ney resigned from Congress in 2006 after he pled guilty to charges of conspiracy and making false statements in relation to the Abramoff case.
The Associated Press reported that Ney, who served time in prison, will attend the film's premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
Ney wasn't paid for his appearance in "Casino Jack and the United States of Money."
He was the first member of Congress to admit to criminal charges in relation to the Abraham case and was accused of taking action on behalf of Abramoff's lobbying clients in exchange for bribes and trips, including the infamous golf trip to Scotland.


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The correction varies depending on the conditions existing in the dyno cell - e.g. air temps, baromoeter, humidity, etc.
The corrections are standardized and programed into all Dyno Jet dynos all you do is simply choose if you want to use a correction - or run it uncorrected and click on which correction you want
Corrections raise power on hot days - this is not my opinion it is a fact
The correctioin factors were developed to level the playing field for cars tested on different days. However, most of them were developed with large normally aspirated motors in mind. In practice turbo charged cars are able to equalize variations in climatic conditions more effectively than N/A cars so the standard and sae corrections are less relevant IMHO.
You can find more data on this subject for those who are interested here :
Dyno Correction Factor and Relative Horsepower
So what's all this correction factor stuff anyway??
The horsepower and torque available from a normally aspirated internal combustion engine are dependent upon the density of the air... higher density means more oxygen molecules and more power... lower density means less oxygen and less power.
The relative horsepower, and the dyno correction factor, allow mathematical calculation of the affects of air density on the wide-open-throttle horsepower and torque. The dyno correction factor is simply the mathematical reciprocal of the relative horsepower value.
What's it good for?
One common use of the dyno correction factor is to standardize the horsepower and torque readings, so that the effects of the ambient temperature and pressure are removed from the readings. By using the dyno correction factor, power and torque readings can be directly compared to the readings taken on some other day, or even taken at some other altitude.
That is, the corrected readings are the same as the result that you would get by taking the car (or engine) to a certain temperature controlled, humidity controlled, pressure controlled dyno shop where they measure "standard" power, based on the carefully controlled temperature, humidity and pressure.
If you take your car to the dyno on a cold day at low altitude, it will make a lot of power. And if you take exactly the same car back to the same dyno on a hot day, it will make less power. But if you take the exact same car to the "standard" dyno (where the temperature, humidity and pressure are all carefully controlled) on those different days, it will always make exactly the same power.
Sometimes you may want to know how much power you are really making on that specific day due to the temperature, humidity and pressure on that day; in that case, you should look at the uncorrected power readings.
But when you want to see how much more power you have solely due to the new headers, or the new cam, then you will find that the corrected power is more useful, since it removes the effects of the temperature, humidity and atmospheric pressure and just shows you how much more (or less) power you have than in your previous tests.
There is no "right" answer... it's simply a matter of how you want to use the information.
If you want to know whether you are going to burn up the tranny with too much power on a cool, humid day, then go to the dyno and look at uncorrected power to see how exactly much power you have under these conditions.
But if you want to compare the effects due to modifications, or you want to compare several different cars at different times, then the corrected readings of the "standard" dyno will be more useful.
How's it calculated?
The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) has created a standard method for correcting horsepower and torque readings so that they will seem as if the readings had all been taken at the same "standard" test cell where the air pressure, humidity and air temperature are held constant.
The equation for the dyno correction factor given in SAE J1349 JUN90, converted to pressure in mb, is:
where: cf = the dyno correction factor
Pd = the pressure of the dry air, mb
Tc = ambient temperature, deg C
The pressure of the dry air Pd, is found by subtracting the vapor pressure Pv from the actual air pressure. For more information about pressures and calculation of the vapor pressure, see Air Density and Density Altitude.
The relative horsepower is simply the mathematical reciprocal of the correction factor.
Horsepower and Torque:
Power is the rate at which work is done. When the engine torque is turning the crankshaft and power is being delivered, the resulting horsepower may be expressed as:
which can be simplified as
where: hp = horsepower, hp
t = torque, ft-lbs
rpm = engine speed, revolutions per minute
This is a great formula. Basically it says that if you can keep the same amount of torque, then the more rpm you can turn, the more horsepower you get!
That's why Formula One and CART and IRL engines all turn incredible rpm. The faster the engine turns, the more power it can make (when it's properly tuned to operate at that speed).
Consider for example: a normally aspirated internal combustion engine typically produces about 1 to 1.5 ft-lbs of torque per cubic inch when it is properly tuned to operate at any specific rpm. With a 2 litre (1 litre is about 61 cubic inches) engine, producing 1.5 ft-lbs of torque per cubic inch, you would expect to get about 180 hp at 5200 rpm... but you will get a whopping 415 hp if you can get it to run at 12,000 rpm.
The 3.5 liter IRL engine is reported to produce about 650 hp at 10,700 rpm. That would be about 1.5 ft-lbs per cubic inch.
The Ferrari 3.0 liter Formula One engine is rumored to produce about 860 hp at 18,500 rpm. That would be about 1.33 ft-lbs per cubic inch.
And at the other end of the rpm spectrum, one model of the 360 cubic inch four cylinder Lycoming IO-360 aircraft engine produces 180 hp at 2700 rpm, which is 0.97 ft-lbs per cubic inch.
In general, production automobile engines that have a broad torque band will produce about 0.9 to 1.1 ft-lbs per cubic inch. Highly tuned production engines, such as the Honda S2000 or the Ferrari F50 are in the range of 1.1 to 1.3 ft-lbs per cubic inch. Highly tuned race engines such as NASCAR, IRL and Formula One are often in the range of 1.3 to 1.5 ft-lbs per cubic inch.
Conversion Factors:
To convert to other units, try the DigitalDutch or NIST web sites.
Richard Shelquist
Longmont, Colorado
updated: 18-Oct-2005
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Finally got to Weezie's last week after long wanting to go there (per the great reviews on this board). I have to say I wasn't blown away, by either the service or the food. To start I had an arugula salad with garlic oil and radishes. This was fine in terms of taste, but WAY overdressed. - completely wilted and soggy. For a main I had the steak frites - a bit boring, but I figured a decent steak frites is a benchmark for a restaurant. The frites were amazing - salty and well-done, perfect. Great aioli along with them as well. The steak, not so much. It seemed like a fairly cheap cut, and was cooked really unevenly. I asked for medium rare, and it was well done basically 1/3 of the way in from each end and pink in the middle. Don't know how they managed that...
My companions had the following dishes: chicken pate, boudin noir, and scallops (can't remember what they were served with). The chicken pate order was huge, but strangely came with ony a few toasts. The other mains seemed to be enjoyed.
Skipped dessert, but had coffee. Service could have been more attentive, it was more indifferent than anything. Nothing really bad about it per se, but not really friendly.
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We have now been working on the MobiGuide project (http://www.mobiguide-project.eu/) since November 2011, researching and developing a smart system for patients with chronic illnesses such as cardiac arrhythmias and diabetes during pregnancy. Patients wear small sensors that can monitor their bio signals (e.g. heart rate, blood pressure, physical activity). These bio signals are transmitted to their smartphone. An intelligent Decision Support System analyses the data, alerts the patient about actions that should be taken, asks the patient questions (if additional information is needed) and makes recommendations regarding lifestyle changes or contacting care providers. Recommendations regarding therapy are also transmitted to the patients' medical team.
On top of that the MobiGuide system supports patients 24/7, wherever they are. They can even adapt the treatment, when they have to go to a wedding for example. Capturing each patient's individual preferences and designing an ICT system that respects and adapts to them like this whilst preserving evidence-based medicine principles raises many challenges, as you can imagine.
We discussed those challenges when we all met at the 4th MobiGuide Consortium meeting in May at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Not only personalisation of the MobiGuide services to the individual patient was a topic, also security and privacy, management of knowledge in a distributed and mobile decision support system, and data integration.
State of Play
The technical partners led by Technical Manager Tom Broens (University of Twente, Netherlands) made good progress with implementing all components of the MobiGuide System and preparing the demo which will be held at the next consortium meeting. The scenario is based on the clinical case of gestational diabetes and will show progress over the previous prototype including distribution of decision support, personalization and security.
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Endocrinologist Dr. Mercedes Rigla (Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Spain) reported on a survey she performed of patients with gestational diabetes (GDM). The survey showed that 60% of the patients needed insulin during their pregnancy, and that the patients surveyed had a good level of familiarity with new technology. Cardiologist Dr. Carlo Napolitano (Italy) addressed issues around the planning of the patient pilots and some of the benefits that clinicians would like to see from the project. Patient representative Àngels Pallàs (Spain), stressed that use of the MobiGuide system by patients should only require minimal computer knowledge and patients should not have to face a lot of technical language. The need for patients to enter data should be minimal and the cost should be kept low.
We reached consensus on the deployment strategy for Year 4 and Daniele Segagni from FSM hospital in Pavia was selected as Deployment Manager.
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Acting as a technology partner, MasterCard will simplify the way hundreds of millions of electronic dance music (EDM) fans worldwide can access SFX events, engage with content and connect with their community. Through its Priceless platform, MasterCard will also create surprise and delight experiences for fans, starting this fall.
Read the full press release.
Raja Rajamannar, MasterCard Chief Marketing Officer, commented, "No other generation of music fans has been more connected and mobile than the millions of EDM fans globally. MasterCard is in the unique position to tailor its Priceless platform and innovative technologies to enable fans to experience their passion in new and exciting ways. Partnering with SFX takes us to a new level as an experiential brand in the entertainment space. The tie-up builds on and strengthens our portfolio of world-class music sponsorships including Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé, the Grammys and the iHeartRadio Music Festival."
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"Seussical: the Musical!" will be presented by East Ridge High School at the school's Loft stage Nov. 6, 7, 13, and 14 at 7 p.m., and Nov. 8, 14, and 15 at 2 p.m.
The production features a collection of the late Dr. Seuss's most-loved characters including the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Sour Kangaroo, General Ghengis Khan Schmitz, and a plethora of Whos.
Tickets for the production may be purchased online at www.theloftstage.com or through the box office phone line at (651) 768-2360. Advanced purchase tickets cost $7 for students/seniors and $9 for adults. Tickets purchased at the door cost $8 for students/seniors and $10 for adults.
A formal opening night gala will be held Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. Tickets for the gala event cost $15 for students and $20 for adults. Guests attending the gala will be treated with appetizers, beverages, musicians, a silent auction, professional photos and more, followed by the opening night production.
The school is located at 4200 Pioneer Drive, Woodbury.
Also, winners of a School District 833 literacy contest will have the oppportunity to appear in the opening of a performance.
Third grade students were asked to track the number of pages they read each night and the winner from each of the district's fifteen elementary schools will be given two tickets, a Seussical T-shirt and will play a part in the opening of the show for one performance.


text: I won a turkey breast at my local supermarket so decided to put it in Flo's belly for smoking. Here's how I smoke a turkey breast, step-by-step: I don't go crazy with season/rubs. I don't want to over take the natural flavor of the meat; therefore, my simple seasoning is: Kosher Salt; Garlic Powder & Onion Powder (and a glass of Merlot for me). Most turkey's are pre-brined so I don't brine a pre-prined bird. Just clean it up and lightly season it. Now to get ol' Flo prepared. I had a lot of good charcoal left in her from my last smoke so I re-used it. I added in 4 small pieces of Apple wood. Got my chimney near filled with new charcoal. I learned a trick for the chimney. I heat it on my gas grill. In no time, I got the chimney nice and hot. Then dump the hot coals into Flo and let the magic begin. After the coals get to the ideal temp, I put the turkey breast into Flo's big ol' fat belly. Then insert my ET-732. For me, the ideal IT is 170*. Low & Slow doesn't work for poultry. The ideal cooking temperature for poultry is about 325* After a couple of hours, here's what the breast looks like: And here's the money shot. When I carved it, the juices flowed out heavily. Thanks for looking!


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The EP that was originally released in 2003 and served as a prequel for "Project Mayhem" is finally available in digital format.Nine songs produced by 9th Wonder this is a staple for any true fan of L.E.G.A.C.Y.,9th Wonder,or The Justus League.The Month of Mayhem continues!!
Get It HERE
3.Sista Girl f/ Keisha Shontelle
4.Organ Donor
5.Crouching Writer
7.Imperfect World(remix)
8. 7/3/71
9.Marla Got a One Track Mind
10.Styles f/ Big Pooh
all songs produced by 9th Wonder except track #9


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Sophia A. Karbowniczek (nee Kruczynski), 80, of Elyria, died Wednesday at the Elyria Wesleyan Village following a brief illness. She was born July 24, 1926 in Elyria, and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Mrs. Karbowniczek worked in the bakery at the former Harvest House Restaurant. She also worked at several area Convenient Food Mart Stores and worked part time at the Shipula Farm Market on Lake Avenue in Elyria. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Elyria, and the Elyria United Polish Club Auxiliary, and enjoyed bingo.
Survivors include daughter, Mary Ann (Terry) Shipula of Elyria; sons, Jerry and Ron Karbowniczek, both of Elyria; two grandchildren; sister, Helen Kolody of Lorain; brother, Frank Kruczynski of Aberdeen, MD.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Karbowniczek; daughter, Barbara Karbowniczek; step-sister, Mary Skingle; brothers, Joseph, Anthony, Victor, Edward Krucinski, and Stanley and John Kruczynski; step-brothers, Steve Karby, Stan and Frank Karbowniczek.
Friends may call Friday, 4 to 7 P.M. at the Bauer-Laubenthal Funeral Home, Chestnut Ridge Rd., at State Rt. 57, Elyria.
Services will be Saturday at 9:30 A.M., in the funeral home, followed by a 10 A.M. Mass at Holy Cross Church, 1417 West Avenue, Elyria. The Rev. Edmund Goldbach will be the Celebrant. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery, Elyria. Memorial contributions can be made to the CHP Regional Foundation/New Life Hospice, 3700 Kolbe Rd., Lorain OH 44053.


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Heaslip happy to play role of underdog
France and England are the teams to beat in this year's Six Nations, according to Jamie Heaslip.
Speaking at the tournament launch in London, the Leinster No 8 also said he has received Brian O'Driscoll's full support since Declan Kidney's controversial captaincy change.
"I've captained the side (Leinster) before and Brian has been on the pitch, obviously," said Heaslip. "In November when Deccie asked me, he was one of the first guys that I rang.
"Deccie asked me on Wednesday night and when I went in on Thursday morning with Leinster, he (Brian) came straight up to me and shook my hand. He said he was 100pc behind me, if I need him for anything, any advice, any experience. It's great to have that. He's in the squad, I can lean on him."
Ireland play Wales in Cardiff on February 2 and England at home eight days later. A clearly energised Heaslip is relishing the prospect.
"I'm giddy now just thinking about it... You all know yourselves the buzz around the place, it's one of the best competitions to play in."
When asked who he thought would win the tournament, the new captain listed France and England as the "bookies' favourites," adding: "I don't mind being the underdog."
He said: "France had a good summer tour, had a good November Series, I'd the pleasure of playing against Clermont twice this year and they're going quite well. Italy keep on getting better, they are a very physical side. Wales, despite the results in the November Series, we know all too well are a very good side, and England had a tremendous November Series as well. I think it's wide open."
Looking ahead to the first game he said: "I always say you are what you do every day and if we train well, then hopefully consistency of play will be of a high standard as well.
"We have a lot of young guys, a couple of guys with no caps, guys with less than 10 caps, then there's guys with over 100 caps. We have a good eclectic mix of players there, we're just driving the standard of training up.
"A lot of people think they (Wales) are not on form from the November Series, but you look at most of their games, they were just a score or two away from quite a different series."
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Posted on April 6, 2011 at 6:01 PM
Howard picked up his 18th technical foul of the season Wednesday and will be suspended for Sunday's game against the Bulls unless the league rescinds it, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Howard has already missed one game due to suspension following his 16th technical of the season. This comes at a tough time for managers in leagues that carry their playoffs through the final week. Following Sunday, the Magic will have two games remaining in the regular season.
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The fact that many people have the altruistic desire to donate their organs upon their deaths points out the inherent goodness of humans.
But when a potential donor has ALS, can his or her good intentions still be honored?
The answer can be hard to determine. For example, one woman wrote in an online chat that the state of Montana wouldn't accept the organs of her husband who had ALS, but she later learned that Massachusetts had accepted the kidneys of a man with ALS.
The reason for such discrepancies is that there are 58 regional organ procurement organizations (OPOs) around the United States, and each has slightly different organ acceptance policies, based on guidelines from federal agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration.
In the event that the OPO in one region will not accept the organs of a person with ALS, it's possible that a neighboring OPO will.
Organ acceptability
Beyond regional policy differences, many medical conditions also can preclude people from donating their organs, says Rich Laeng, a public health analyst with the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), "but it mostly depends on the donor's overall health status and what condition their organs are in at time of death." The urgency of need of a potential recipient also may be taken into consideration.
A determination of organ suitability is usually made by the medical staff that recovers the organs or by the transplant team, which reviews all of the data about the donor.
Organs that can be donated include the heart, heart valves, lungs, liver, pancreas, kidneys, eyes/corneas, tendons, some veins, intestines, skin, bone and more.
The bottom line: "In general, we recommend that all individuals consider themselves potential organ and tissue donors," says Laeng.
It's possible to elect to be an organ donor at the last minute, simply by advising medical staff in attendance. Conversely, those who change their minds at the last minute need only advise medical personnel that they no longer wish to donate.
Potential donors should discuss their decision with family members and indicate their intent by signing a donor card, Laeng says, and when the time comes, transplant professionals will determine the suitability of particular organs or tissue. (See "Resources" for more information about organ donation.)
Donating to science
If organ donation proves unworkable, there is still the option of donating to science, as an assist to medical and scientific research.
Most organizations pay for all expenses involved with the process of donating a body to science. This includes taking possession of a person's remains, cremation after research is completed and return of the ashes to the family. This whole process typically takes several weeks. Some organizations also pay for the cost of a final ceremony.
The United Network for Organ Sharing, which focuses on donating organs to people in medical need, also has information about donating to research (see "Resources").
Many educational institutions advertise their programs on the Internet under search terms such as "donate body to science."
Note: Paying donors for their organs or bodies is illegal in most countries, including the United States.
Donating for ALS research
Some people with ALS want to donate specifically to institutions doing research on ALS.
Two organizations that accept brains and spinal cords for ALS research are the Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center and the University of Miami Brain Endowment Bank (see "Resources").
Other donation organizations, such as MedCure of Portland, Ore., advise donors that their request to have their bodies used for ALS research will be honored if feasible, but not guaranteed. Donations also may be used to find cures for other debilitating conditions, develop new medicines, study human anatomy and perfect new surgical procedures, such as for hip or knee surgeries.
Whether used for ALS or other research, donating a body is a gift to "future generations," says the company on its Web site.
"There is no replacement for the human body when it comes to teaching and research."
Mayo Clinic Transplant Center
United Network for Organ Sharing
Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center
University of Miami Brain Endowment Bank
Perspectives on life with ALS


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A MAN was taken to hospital after burning himself when dealing with a chip pan fire.
Firefighters from Preston fire station were called to Moorland Flats in Garstang Road at around 8.45pm on Friday.
Watch manager Caroline Sturgess said the man had attempted to put out the chip pan fire using a tea towel and when he moved the pan he was burnt.
Watch manager Sturgess is urging people not to use the tea towel method. If a pan fire breaks out the advice is to leave the room, close the door and call the fire service.
No further details have been released.


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Published: October 1, 2011
12/12/91 - Doug Oster.Go Penguins: Mark Brown, owner of Impact Signs in Youngstown, puts a "Go Penguins" sign up in front of the old Wards Bakery on Mahoning. The sign was bought by Paul Mahin of Postal Mail-Sort Inc. and Terry Thomas of special busing. The signs are available from impact for $49.95.
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