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STEM Solvers
When you create a new scenario in STEM, you need to specify which solver to use. A solver is simply the method used to determine how the state of a simulation changes from one time step to the next. Models for populations and diseases in STEM are all designed to carry out this change or derivative calculation given a current state. How the derivative is applied to determine the next state is where solvers differ.
Available solvers
STEM Native Solvers
Finite Difference
The finite difference solver is the most straightforward (and fastest) solver available. It's using Euler's method and simply estimates the next value from the current value plus the derivative:
y(t+h) = y(t) +h*y'(t)
where h is the step size (default 1 day in STEM as defined by the sequencer). Label values in STEM are often constrained to a positive value. For instance, the count of a population can never go negative, and this is also true for any population assigned to a particular compartment state. When a constrained value goes negative, the finite difference solvers does a partial step to avoid this as illustrated in this figure:
(the figure assumes h = 1). The next value is thus calculated as:
y(t+h) = y(t) + x*y'(t)+(1-x)*y'(t+x)
The algorithm finds the smallest x among all differential equations solved and rescales all label values accordingly. If necessary, multiple partial steps are carried out.
The finite difference solver is able to take advance of multi-core CPUs; each CPU is assigned a sub-set of the graph to work on.
Runge Kutta Cash-Karp
The Runge Kutta Cash-Karp solver is an adaptive step size ordinary differential equation integrator that calculates six function evaluations for each time step and estimates two solutions (of 4th and 5th order). The difference between the two solutions is the estimated error, and the solver can be calibrated to any desired degree of accuracy. If the error exceeds the tolerance the step size is reduced. The Runge Kutta Cash-Karp solver can take advantage of multi-core CPUs, and each CPU is assigned a sub-set of the graphs to work on. The algorithm perform "fine-grained" CPUs synchronization to establish the step size to use, ensuring that the same solution is reached no matter how many CPUs are running concurrently or whichever way the graph is split up among the CPU cores.
Apache Commons Math solver
These solvers are using the Apache Commons Math library and its classes for solving ordinary differential equations (http://commons.apache.org/math/, http://commons.apache.org/math/userguide/ode.html).
Dormand Prince 853
This integrator is an embedded Runge-Kutta integrator of order 8(5,3) used in local extrapolation mode (i.e. the solution is computed using the high order formula) with stepsize control (and automatic step initialization) and continuous output. This method uses 12 functions evaluations per step for integration and 4 evaluations for interpolation.
This method is based on an 8(6) method by Dormand and Prince (i.e. order 8 for the integration and order 6 for error estimation) modified by Hairer and Wanner to use a 5th order error estimator with 3rd order correction. This modification was introduced because the original method failed in some cases (wrong steps can be accepted when step size is too large, for example in the Brusselator problem) and also had severe difficulties when applied to problems with discontinuities. This modification is explained in the second edition of the first volume (Nonstiff Problems) of the reference book by Hairer, Norsett and Wanner: Solving Ordinary Differential Equations (Springer-Verlag, ISBN 3-540-56670-8).
It is described in the Apache documentation (http://commons.apache.org/math/apidocs/org/apache/commons/math/ode/nonstiff/DormandPrince853Integrator.html).
Since the 1.4.1 release, this solver is able to take advantage of multi-core CPUs to increase performance.
Dormand Prince 54
Another solver from the Dormand Prince family, originally described in:
A family of embedded Runge-Kutta formulae
J. R. Dormand and P. J. Prince
Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics
volume 6, no 1, 1980, pp. 19-26
This integrator is an embedded Runge-Kutta integrator of order 5(4) used in local extrapolation mode (i.e. the solution is computed using the high order formula) with step size control. This method uses 7 functions evaluations per step but since the last evaluation of a time step is the same as the first evaluation in the next time step, one evaluation can be avoided.


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Manchester's water: Raise a glass to Tom BowenEDITORIAL
January 26. 2013 10:20PM
When longtime Manchester Water Works Director Tom Bowen officially retires later this week, Queen Cityans should raise a glass of water in his honor.
If you don't know Bowen or his work, that really says a great deal about him and his management skills. Think about it. When was the last time you heard any great grumbling, any at all, really, about the city's water?
Water rates have been moderate. Water supply has been kept steady, through drought, flood or city expansion.
And as for water quality, Manchester's truly rates among the best in the country.
Our City Hall reporter, Ted Siefer, noted this in a recent Sunday column.
"While complex infrastructure systems rarely generate big headlines, it's worth noting that, under Bowen, the Water Works has gained national recognition for the quality and taste of the water it conveys through city taps," Siefer wrote.
Bowen began his city career in 1970 as an engineer. He has directed the agency since 1992.
He told Siefer he is proudest of his involvement in the construction of the water treatment plant on Lake Shore Road in the early 1970s and its rehabilitation in the 2000s.
"Water quality goes hand in hand with the treatment facility," he said. "Manchester has excellent water quality. It starts with having a good program in place to protect Lake Massabesic and the improvements that were completed in 2006, which will serve the community for at least another 20 years."
Bowen, like any good boss, credits his people.
"I'd be remiss if I did not say that we've always had very good people there, from the meter readers right through to the administrative staff and engineers. It's been a very dedicated group of people, and I really enjoyed my career there."
And the city, and this newspaper, would be remiss if we didn't all say thanks and a job well done to Tom Bowen.

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Armstrong Flooring has been committed to sustainability throughout its history; holding steadfast to delivering solutions that reduce the environmental impact of the products they create, from design and raw material selection to how their products are produced and delivered. With this in mind, the Armstrong Commercial Flooring business continues to build upon their tradition of sustainable design practices by developing green flooring options that are both beautiful and more environmentally friendly. In response to increased market demand for non-PVC flooring products, Armstrong Flooring created the BBT Bio-flooring product line.
Made with 85% limestone and BioStride®, a patented bio-based polyester binder, BBT Bio-flooring is a prime example of the Armstrong Flooring strength to innovate and adapt in the face of change. As you might imagine, developing BBT Bio-flooring was no easy feat, and took several years to create. What began as research into ways to reduce reliance on petroleum and fossil fuels, led Armstrong Flooring to explore rapidly renewable bio-based resources to create their flooring products. BioStride is the end product of this research.
Since it is partly comprised of rapidly renewable domestic corn and 40% recycled content, the impact on the environment as well as reliance on fossil fuels is reduced. In light of this, Armstrong Flooring sought to apply this technology where it would have the greatest impact. With over 1 billion square feet installed every year, composition tile was the perfect product for Armstrong Flooring to choose. In doing so, Armstrong Flooring was able to expand the availability and affordability of this sustainable bio-based technology to the largest product category in the hard surface industry. Once created, Armstrong Flooring conducted a full life cycle assessment of their products and found that BBT Bio-flooring has the lowest carbon footprint of all their resilient flooring products.
"With Armstrong BBT flooring, not only did we reduce the environmental impact but we also made a product that was stronger. A lot of times when people make "green products", they take away some of the functionality, but we actually made a green product that's two-and-a-half times the strength of our regular products," said Amy Costello, Sustainability Manager. "Not only did we reduce its environmental footprint, but we made the product better."
The use of the bio-based polyester binder along with a through-pattern construction throughout the thickness of the limestone-based tile is what makes it so strong. BBT Bio-Flooring has a greater resistance to impact and cracking than standard composition tile, providing a durable, long-lasting resilient flooring option for all commercial market segments. Even after years of foot and rolling load traffic, the performance and durability of the flooring is preserved.
Creating an environmentally friendly and durable product was only half the battle. The product also had to be visually appealing. In an effort to pair elegant organic visuals with essential environmental features, Armstrong quite fittingly drew inspiration from the natural qualities found in ancient stone and time-weathered wood. From this, the Striations BBT Bio-flooring and Migrations BBT Bio-flooring collections were created.
With natural variegated striations in a sophisticated color palette, the Striations BBT Bio-flooring and Migrations BBT Bio-Flooring collections coordinate with the complete Armstrong Flooring portfolio of products for a seamless transition across product lines. The color compatibility of these collections opens the door for unlimited options to create dazzling flooring layouts and the elegant visuals customers want, with the environmental features customers need. This flexibility allows different industries to create an experience specific to their customer base while providing a positive atmosphere through design.
Migrations BBT Bio-flooring and Striations BBT Bio-flooring, both PVC-free and plasticizer-free, are the result of the Armstrong Flooring ongoing commitment to develop products that reduce environmental impact while improving performance in use. The strong balance of function and design in the BBT Bio-flooring product line ensures that Armstrong Flooring customers do not have to sacrifice aesthetics or quality to have eco-friendly flooring in their facilities. BBT Bio-flooring is also fitting for applications across all industries, especially education and retail features an affordable price point, and is easy to maintain.
One firm who required both eco-friendly and visually appealing flooring is the Phipps Conservatory Center for Sustainable Landscape. They selected Armstrong BBT Bio-flooring for their classroom. The Phipps Conservatory is the first building to achieve LEED Platinum, Well Building Platinum and Living Building Challenge™ certification, and features non-toxic materials, generates its own energy, and recycles water on site. It serves as a model of how classrooms of the future can be built to maximize student wellness and potential.
The fact that BBT Bio-flooring is free of PVC and plasticizers is a result of the Armstrong Flooring efforts to create flooring materials that provide excellent performance, low environmental impact, and are cost effective. Not only did BBT Bio-flooring outperform all other products on the market when it was launched, it is proof of the Armstrong Flooring long-term commitment to provide products that meet a market need and align with good product stewardship.
Reviewing current processes as new technologies become available along with the inclusion of recycled content in their BBT Bio-flooring products, has solidified Armstrong Flooring as not only as a product innovator but also a champion of sustainable building practices. This was further demonstrated when Armstrong certified its headquarters LEED Platinum– the first building in North America outside of California to receive such a status. As a leader in sustainability, offering innovative sustainable interior solutions to help enhance comfort and productivity, improve building efficiency and performance, and create beautiful spaces is what Armstrong Flooring stands for.


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Dave Gibbons and Charles Cecil Unveil New Game
18:45 Reinventing A Gaming Classic: iPhone "Beneath A Steel Sky"
David Lean Room, BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LN
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Watchmen co-creator Dave Gibbons and Revolution Software founder Charles Cecil unveil the remastered iPhone version of their 1994 collaboration Beneath A Steel Sky, believed to be one of the world's most widely played adventure games. In an exclusive showcase of the new upgraded edition, Charles and Dave reveal their experiences of how video game, comic and film makers are working together to create global multi-format properties, and the opportunities in reinventing classic games for new online platforms and audiences.
This event is part of BAFTA's Access All Areas programme to improve access to opportunity within the film, TV and video game industries – please sign up to the mailing list for details of further live events, webcasts and competition give-aways.
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There will be an Open House and Model Meeting with Leavenworth Toastmasters Tuesday at the Wallula Christian Church, 23789 139th St, Leavenworth from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
There will be an Open House and Model Meeting with Leavenworth Toastmasters Tuesday at the Wallula Christian Church, 23789 139th St, Leavenworth from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. This will be a special meet-and-greet opportunity to learn what Toastmasters is all about. There will be a short demonstration meeting, speeches by Leavenworth Club Humorous Speech Contestants, along with refreshments. Toastmasters is a club designed to assist its members develop speaking and leadership skills. Toastmasters regularly meets the second and fourth Tuesdays each month. Becky Lindsay is the vice president of public relations for the club.
1. Becky, can you tell us how the Toastmasters got started and what the founders' aim was in getting people together for public speaking?
Ralph C. Smedley held the first Toastmasters meeting at the YMCA in Santa Ana, Calif., in 1924. As the director of education, he realized that many of his young patrons needed to learn the art of public speaking and presiding over meetings. His goal was to provide a pleasant, supportive and informal atmosphere where his participants could learn and perfect their speaking and leadership skills.
2. Does the ability to develop good speaking skills translate into helping people feel more confident in their leadership skills?
Developing good speaking skills does help people to feel more confident in their leadership abilities. And during a Toastmasters meeting there are a variety of speaking opportunities presented with: planned speeches, speech evaluations and impromptu speaking. There are also several additional positions that club members participate in during the meeting; the timer, the grammarian, the ah counter, the General Evaluator, the Tabletopics Master, and the Emcee of the evening, the Toastmaster. In participating in each role during the meeting, the participants are continuing to grow and learn further leadership skills. These leadership skills focus on delegating, planning, coaching and motivating, offering constructive feedback, goal setting, and time management.
3. Many people list public speaking as one of their biggest fears. What would you say to someone who shows interest in being part of Toastmasters, but who just can't find the courage to try it out?
One of the biggest benefits of learning public speaking through Toastmasters is the supportive and encouraging nature of the club and its members. Each member has at one time been a new Toastmaster and know the importance of supporting new members. A new member's first speech is an ice breaker speech, a speech about themselves! This is a way to ease individuals into the speaking process, and what better topic to start with than talking about themselves! Each new member is offered a mentor, who will be available to assist with learning speaking skills and provide ongoing encouragement. Each new member is invited to speak when they are ready, encouragement is offered to participate in the additional non-threatening meeting positions.
4. Humorous speech is one of the categories in which Toastmasters can be creative, what are some of the others and which one is the most popular?
Each fall Toastmasters Clubs host a Humorous Speech Contest, as well as Best Evaluator Contest. This is another great opportunity for Toastmaster members to work at perfecting their speaking skills both in an organized speech or in an impromptu evaluation speech. Speech contests really offers a bit of a different venue and are a challenging event. From the local club level, the local club will send two representatives in each category forward to compete at the next level, from club to area to division to state.
Toastmasters speeches cover a wide range of speech categories, working from manuals designed to help the club member learn the nuances of various types of speaking skills and types of speeches. Skills such as learning how to use gestures, or how to use your voice to your advantage, how to get to the point, how to think on your feet just to name a few. Types of speeches such as; speaking to inform, to persuade, to sell, to educate, to inspire, storytelling, humorous speaking, presenting a toast, presenting an award, and how to introduce a speaker. These are all differing skills Toastmasters work on, depending on their own personal objectives and goals. My favorite speech to give is an inspirational speech and I am always working on is being humorous!
5. In your years with Toastmasters, what are a few of the speeches that have made an indelible impression because of their originality and powerful deliverance?
In 2007, Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch gave his last lecture, "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams". Professor Pausch had been diagnosed with liver cancer, and yet he went on to inspire his audience with his demeanor, and his words. Professor Pausch spoke in a story telling method, his method was inspiring and encouraging. In terms of Toastmasters, he was not a perfect speaker, but his speaking manner and his ease with his audience was just as inspiring as his message.
I was privileged in 2008 to hear the 2001 World Champion Speaker; Darren LaCroix speak, he was phenomenal! His World Champion Speech was humorous, inspirational and unique. During his speech he actually fell flat on his face! Definitely got my attention.
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Cohabitation: The Financial Consequences of Relationship Breakdown
In July 2007 the Law Commission for England and Wales published its final report on the legal principles that should be applied when a cohabitating relationship comes to an end. The basic elements of the Law Commission's recommended scheme can be stated simply. Eligible cohabitants would be able to apply to a court for financial relief upon separation. The needs of the applicant, or the mere fact that the couple had cohabited for a certain period, would not, however, be a sufficient basis for the court to grant relief; a claim would only succeed if the applicant had suffered an economic disadvantage or if the other party had retained a benefit as a result of contributions made by the applicant. The court would then have the power to make an order reversing the retained benefit and distributing the loss attributable to any remaining economic disadvantage between the parties, having regard to a number of discretionary factors. The rights cohabitants currently have on the death of a partner also would be enhanced. These elements of the scheme will now be considered in more detail.
At present, English law has no single definition of "cohabitant" but rather a variety of different definitions depending on the context and particular statutory provision applicable. The Law Commission proposes that, for the purposes of its project, cohabitants should be defined as those who are "living together as a couple in a joint household" without being parties to a legally recognized marriage or civil partnership. This avoids the analogy with marriage—and now civil partnership—adopted in many statutes.
Definition is, however, a different matter to eligibility. The Law Commission proposes that cohabitants who have had a child together should automatically be able to apply for financial relief; others would be required to satisfy a minimum duration requirement of between two and five years. The precise duration is left to the government to decide, but it is suggested that if a period longer than two years were to be chosen, it would be appropriate to confer discretion on the courts to dispense with the requirement.
The first ground for relief under the proposed scheme is that the respondent "has a retained benefit . . . as a result of qualifying contributions the applicant has made." This is a revised version of the concept of "economic advantage" discussed in the earlier Consultation Paper. The types of contribution that will be linked to a "retained benefit" are narrow in scope. Physical improvements to the property would give rise to a claim, as long as their effect was to increase the value of the property; routine maintenance work would not. The payment of bills and other household expenses would not give rise to a claim unless the other party could not otherwise have afforded to pay the mortgage.
Although the "retained benefit" must be shown to exist at the end of the relationship, the concept of "economic disadvantage" requires the court to look into the future and assess the loss that the claimant will suffer as a result of contributions made during the relationship. The Law Commission gives a number of examples of losses that could be encompassed within the principles of economic disadvantage: "(1) loss of future earnings and earning capacity, . . . (2) failure to secure future pension provision, . . . and (3) failure to make other savings and investments." These examples reinforce the message that the principle is designed to deal with the ongoing
impact of the relationship after separation, rather than the value of wages foregone or contributions made.
The fact that the respondent has retained a benefit, or that the claimant has suffered an economic disadvantage, does not itself determine the extent of any award. The process to be adopted by the court differs depending on the nature of the claim: Basically, a retained benefit is to be reversed whereas economic disadvantage is to be shared. The distinction is logical, in that the retained benefit is directly attributable to the applicant's contributions, whereas an economic disadvantage "encompasses losses which have been borne exclusively by one party when they should be shared."
Where the court is considering whether to reverse a benefit or to order the sharing of economic disadvantage, it is directed that it should do so only "in so far as that is reasonable and practicable" having regard to a list of discretionary factors, and, in the case of claims based on economic disadvantage, "an economic equality ceiling." The primary consideration, where any child of both parties is under the age of 18, is to be the welfare of the child. The financial needs, obligations, and resources of both parties are also to be taken into account. So, too, is their conduct, but this concept is to bear the same restrictive definition that is currently employed by the courts when deciding how to allocate assets on divorce—with the proviso that the fact that contribution is made against the express wishes of the other party may be taken into account.
It is central to the Law Commission's scheme that couples who are aware of the legal consequences of their actions should be able to make a joint decision to opt out of the proposed scheme if they so wish. This possibility marks another difference between married and cohabiting couples: A prenuptial agreement is merely a factor to be taken into account by the courts on divorce and does not dictate the final result, whereas an opt-out agreement entered into by cohabitants is to be challengeable only on tightly defined grounds. The Law Commission did consider giving cohabitants the option of a "cast-iron" opt-out that would be unchallengeable in any circumstances but decided that the conditions necessary for such a contract would have to be so demanding that their use would be limited.
The Law Commission suggests that any opt-out agreement would have to be in writing and signed by both parties and recommends that it should be assumed that adequate consideration has been given. The main hurdle for cohabitants wishing to opt out would be the requirement that it be clear that they are declining to apply the statutory scheme.
Even if the opt-out agreement entered into by the parties were to fulfill these conditions, it is suggested that there still might be grounds for setting it aside "if its enforcement would cause manifest unfairness having regard to: (1) the circumstances at the time when the agreement was made; or (2) circumstances at the time the agreement comes to be enforced which were unforeseen when the agreement was made." Although independent legal advice and full mutual disclosure of assets are not prerequisites for the validity of an opt-out agreement, the Law Commission suggests that these are relevant factors to take into account in deciding whether an agreement should be set aside.
The Law Commission also proposes to enhance the rights of cohabitants where the relationship is terminated by the death of one of the parties. It recommends that this should be achieved not by allowing cohabitants to take under the intestacy rules but by making the conditions of the current scheme of discretionary provision more generous.
For More Information About the Section Of Family Law
- This article is an abridged and edited version of one that originally appeared on page 521 of Family Law Quarterly, Fall 2007 (41:3).
- For more information or to obtain a copy of the periodical in which the full article appears, please call the ABA Service Center at 800/285-2221.
- Website: www.abanet.org/family.
- Periodicals: Family Advocate, quarterly magazine with three issues that include how-to articles and current trends in family law for lawyers, and a fourth "Client Manual" issue for lawyers and their clients covering aspects of the divorce process; Family Law Quarterly, a scholarly journal that offers an analytical view of family law issues, including "Family Law in the Fifty States."
- Books and Other Recent Publications: The Family Lawyer's Guide to Bankruptcy, 2d ed.; The Indian Child Welfare Act Handbook, 2d ed.; The Family Lawyer's Guide to Stock Options; The Military Divorce Handbook; Assisted Reproductive Technology; How to Build and Manage a Family Law Practice; Creating Effective Parenting Plans; The Divorce Trial Manual.
- CLE and Other Educational Programs: The Trial Advocacy Institute offers an intense learning experience and is the nation's premier trial training program for family lawyers. Other CLE programming includes teleconferences, spring and fall conferences, and our popular Hot Tips program at the ABA Annual Meeting. Past program materials are available for purchase on our website.
- Member Benefits: Discount on Family Law Section publications and CLE materials; Committees on topics such as adoption, custody, law practice management, and reproductive and genetic technologies; Case Update, a monthly digest of family law case decisions around the nation; monthly eNewsletter.
R. J. Probert is an associate professor at the School of Law, University of Warwick, and may be reached at email@example.com.


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Web Security is a collaborative effort; W3C coordinates some of that work in its Security Activity, within the Technology & Society Domain. Among the work we are doing to help secure Web applications and Web usage:
The Web Application Security Working Group is developing the Content Security Policy and CSP 1.1; Cross-Origin Resource Sharing; UI Security; Secure Mixed Content; and Lightweight Isolated / Safe Content Recommendations. The goal of this work is to enable secure mash-ups, and to create a more robust Web security environment through light-weight policy expression that meshes with HTML5's built-in security policies. The group additionally aims to address clickjacking issues.
The Web Cryptography Working Group is motivated by the emergence of more complex protocols executed between Web applications. The group is chartered to develop a Recommendation-track document defining an API that enables the development of such protocols. API features will include message confidentiality and authentication services, and exposing trusted cryptographic primitives from the browser. This will promote higher security on the Web as developers will no longer have to create their own or use untrusted third-party libraries for cryptographic primitives.
The Web Security Interest Group serves as a forum for discussion about improving standards and implementations to advance the security of the Web.
The XML Security Working Group produced three W3C Recommendations: a stable interim set of 1.1 specifications. The XML Signature 1.1 and XML Encryption 1.1 specifications clarify and enhance the previous specifications without introducing breaking changes, although they do introduce new algorithms. XML Signature Properties outlines the syntax and processing rules and an associated namespace for properties to be used in XML Signatures.
The Web Application Security Working Group published as Candidate Recommendation its Content Security Policy and CORS specifications, and expanded its scope with a new charter.
The Web Cryptography Working Group published a WG Note, Web Cryptography API Use Cases; and two Working drafts, Web Cryptography API; WebCrypto Key Discovery.
The XML Security Working Group produced three Recommendations:
The XML Security PAG concluded its work with a PAG Report, enabling the Working Group to proceed.
We are looking forward to Last Call publications from the Web Crypto Working Group, of its Web Cryptography API and Key Discovery API and to further progress from the Web Application Security Working Group on existing and new deliverables.
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Chelsea and Manchester City look set to offer pre-contract offers to PSG midfielder Blaise Matuidi amid reports from the Daily Express that contract talks may stumble over a new deal in France.
Matuidi's current deal expires in the summer of 2014, and the Premier League clubs are desperate to try and agree some informal terms before his deal ends. According to French magazine L'Equipe, both City and Chelsea are willing to enter informal talks as soon as January,
The former Saint Etienne man has been offered a new four-year contract by PSG, but negotiations over a salary are on-going.
And with Matuidi fast becoming one of the best defensive midfielders in the world, both Manchester City and Chelsea would be keen on adding the 26-year-old to their ranks. If a new contract is not agreed, PSG would either have to sell the midfielder on-the-cheap in January or risk losing the French international for nothing in the summer.
Matuidi has been in fine form already this season, and both Manuel Pellegrini and Jose Mourinho would jump at the chance to sign Matuidi in a cut-price deal in January.
Should Matuidi arrive in England, he would bring international experience, and both Ligue 1 and League cup titles.
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The GMC Sierra 1500 is unchanged for 2013 with the exception of a minor update to the transmission. The automatic gearbox will now use the engine to assist with braking on hill descents even in normal mode.
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Full-size trucks are used in such a wide range of situations--from construction fleets to long-distance driving--and the broad range of interiors and hauling/towing options offered in the GMC Sierra and help satisfy shoppers better than most other competing models. SLE and SLT models are probably the best fit for buyers who need the sturdy, get-messy capability of a pickup at least some of the time, but the Sierra Denali is the choice for those who need a pickup that doesn't compromise luxury. And for those who need a pickup but want to make a greener choice, with even lower operating costs, the Sierra Hybrid makes up to 25% better fuel economy without sacrificing much towing or hauling ability.
The GMC counterpart to the Chevrolet Silverado, the GMC Sierra Hybrid is a full-size pickup truck with a maximum towing capacity of 6,100 lbs. Under the hood drivers will find a 6.0-liter V8 hybrid engine that produces 332 hp and 367 lb-ft of torque. Standard RWD and optional 4WD are both paired to a 2-speed hybrid transmission. Fuel mileage is an EPA estimated 20 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. Features include 22-inch wheels, hands-free phone capabilities, steering wheel mounted controls, rear vision camera, navigation and heated exterior mirrors. Safety is comprised of advanced airbags, StabiliTrak stability control system, anti-lock braking (ABS), and tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). The Sierra 1500 Hybrid is backed by a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty.


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Is Jay Z working on new music? Let's hope it's not some Suit & Tie sh-t again. That was awful. Remember when he rapped about "truffle season"? I can't even blame JT for that. Wonder what #Zaytoven and #JayZ have cookin up in the studio! Full Story
Julia Roberts: on swearing and "sublime"
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Julia Roberts is currently promoting HBO's The Normal Heart. That means a lot of Julia being Julia. Which means Julia honking, Julia lecturing, Julia judging… Julia being Julia. Which is kinda like Mimi being Mimi. Except Mimi doesn't call it anything other than what it is. Julia pretends like she's actually selfless. Full Story
Best Oscar Red: Sally Field
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You know, I know that red dresses are kind of frowned upon on this site from time to time. I know that the prevailing wisdom is that it's impossible to do one well. To this I say you know what? We're throwing out the rule book. Because Sally Field is fantastic, and she looks spectacular, and she's doing that thing where the dress reminds you of the part without actually being a costume from the show, and I was delighted. Full Story
Best Globe Cap Sleeve: Sally Field
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Love the cap sleeve. The cap sleeve works at any age. It worked for Reese Witherspoon at her first Oscars, it works for Sally Field here at her, I dunno, how many Golden Globes has she attended? The colour is lovely on her. And the cleavage too. And her face isn't jacked. And at 66 she still lights you up inside when she smiles. Full Story
Sally challenges Annie
Anne Hathaway is considered the favourite to win the Best Supporting Actress Oscar by most experts. But you know this is a tight season. The tightest it's been in a long time. And, well, here comes a formidable challenger... Sally Field was at the Palm Springs Film Festival this weekend to accept the Career Achievement Award and she gave the most memorable speech of the night in front of an audience that included many, MANY Academy members living in the area who would be very happy to vote for her. Full Story
7 Contenders (but soon there'll be 5)
The Hollywood Reporter has posted its video/transcript of the 2012 Actress Roundtable – 7 women were invited (Anne Hathaway, Amy Adams, Sally Field, Naomi Watts, Rachel Weisz, Helen Hunt and Marion Cotillard), but as we know only 5 will be nominated, and there's no guarantee it will be 5 exclusively from this group. Full Story
M'Lynn says: So The F-ck What?
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Steel Magnolias was on this weekend. I decided to watch it before watching the new Lifetime version with Queen Latifah. It's been years, a long, long time. Duana told me recently that Steel Magnolias still holds up. Of course she was right. It might even be better. It's certainly funnier. Full Story
Ouiser, M'Lynn, and Shelby!
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I wish all the girls could have been there last night at the Shirley MacLaine AFI event. Still, it was enough to make me want to watch it right now. Maybe tonight. Maybe Jacek will go out and leave me alone to cry at the television and I can put the True Blood screeners on hold until tomorrow. Duana and I just texted back and forth about this. Full Story


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Bryce Canyon Utah, inspiration point, at about 10pm, October 2011. The light was not the best during the day, so I decided to go back in the dark. It was very dark, but you wouldn't know it by looking at this panorama. Time exposures picked up a lot of what wasn't visible in the dark, but the moon isn't bright enough to light it like the Sun, but hey, it's moonlight, and how many people get to see it like this!
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Charleston, W.Va. – Gov. Joe Manchin announced today that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits will be available to qualifying persons residing or working in Fayette, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Mercer and Raleigh counties.
"Individuals who live or work in these affected counties and have lost their job due to the recent bad weather, are encouraged to apply for these federal benefits," said Michael Moore, director of the Unemployment Compensation Division. The disaster is for the severe storms, flooding, mudslides and landslides that began March 12, 2010.
Claims must be filed by April 30, 2010.
The benefits cover self-employed workers not usually eligible for unemployment insurance, including farmers. At the time DUA claims are filed, applicants will need to provide proof of past earnings such as business records or bank statements, as well as their most recent income tax forms. Any WorkForce West Virginia One Stop Office can accept DUA claims including the following offices in the affected areas: Beckley, Greenbrier Valley, Charleston, Princeton and Summersville.
Those eligible for benefits in addition to individuals who lost their jobs directly due to the severe storms, flooding, mudslides and landslides may also include: (1) individuals who are unable to reach their job or self-employment location because they must travel through the affected area and are prevented from doing so by the disaster, (2) individuals who were to commence employment or self-employment but were prevented by the disaster, (3) individuals who became the main source of income or major support for a household because of the death of the head of household due to the disaster, or (4) individuals who cannot work or perform services in self-employment because of an injury caused as a direct result of the disaster.
Unemployment is a direct result of the major disaster if the unemployment resulted from: (1) the physical damage or destruction of the place of employment; (2) the physical inaccessibility of the place of employment due to its closure by federal, state or local government in immediate response to the disaster; or (3) lack of work or loss of revenues, if, prior to the disaster, the employer or self-employed business received at least a majority of its revenue or income from an entity in the major disaster area that was damaged or destroyed in the disaster, or an entity in the major disaster area was closed by federal, state or local government.
For more information on DUA, call 304-558-3309.
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Is your child overweight?
Looks can be deceiving when it comes to a child's size. In one survey, 49 percent of parents whose kids were overweight thought they were average size. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises that all kids ages 2 and up have their body mass index (BMI)
* Measure your child's BMI at CDC.gov*
Healthy babies, healthy kids
Studies show that the more weight your baby gains before age 2, the heavier she's likely to be as an older child and adult. (And if you or your partner is overweight, the risk of your child becoming obese is even greater.) Eating and activity patterns learned in childhood—for good or ill—also tend to last a lifetime. So start sound exercise and eating habits early.
Food rules to live by
* Give your child juice that's 100-percent juice—but sparingly! Limit it to no more than 4 to 6 ounces a day for children up to age 6 (8 to 12 ounces a day for older kids).
* Forget the "clean-plate club." Let your child listen to her own internal signals to know when she's full, and don't force her to finish meals.
* Serve high-nutrition foods such as whole grains, nonfat and low-fat dairy, fish (only those that are lower in mercury, like salmon, cod, tilapia, or flounder), and lots of fruits and veggies. Keep offering them if your child doesn't bite at first.
* Cut back on saturated fats and trans fats by avoiding fried foods and fatty sauces and meats.
* Eat healthy yourself! Your child learns a lot by watching you.
Eating well, age by age
Babies: 0 to 1 year
Nursing can reduce the risk of obesity in childhood and beyond. Compounds in breast milk help regulate appetite and body fat, and babies take in only as much milk as they need. If you bottle-feed your baby - whether with formula or expressed breast milk—resist encouraging him to finish that last ounce. Your baby knows when he's had enough.
Whether you're nursing or bottle-feeding, don't automatically feed your baby every time he cries. And don't rush to start on solids. It's best to wait until 6 months—especially if your baby's a little heavy to start with. When you do start, don't overfeed him. When he turns his head away, the meal's over. For more on feeding babies, go to our Starting Solids guide.
Toddlers: 1 to 3 years
Toddlerhood is a time when many parents, without realizing it, set the stage for mindless consumption of empty calories. Limit sugary drinks, including 100-percent juice (low-fat milk and water are best), and avoid eating in front of the TV. And don't pacify your antsy toddler with food. Instead, read a book together or give him an activity to do. Between meals, offer healthy snacks, such as soft, bite-size pieces of fruit and vegetables, string cheese, or low-fat yogurt.
Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years
Even though your child is growing fast, it's important to practice portion control. A good rule of thumb: Serve one tablespoon of each food being offered per year of age. A typical meal for a 3-year-old might be three tablespoons each of pasta (try whole-wheat), peas, chicken and fruit. If your child doesn't want it all, don't push him to eat. Remember that your child's tastes change, so don't stop serving broccoli just because he rejects it once. Keep offering a variety of healthful choices at every meal.
School-age kids: 5 years and up
Find fun ways to teach your child about nutrition, like making a sticker chart to log each time he eats fruit, veggies, or other healthy foods. And for treats, continue to keep portion sizes small - try "fun-size" candy bars instead of whole ones. Cut down on sugary or fatty foods as much as possible. For instance, mix sugary cereals with healthful look-alikes.
Exercise rules to live by:
* Let them see an active lifestyle. Pop in a yoga or workout video—your baby or toddler can bop around while you work up a sweat.
* Don't limit your child to playing fields. Let her play indoor volleyball with a beach ball and use the sofa as a net.
* Let the games grow with your child. She loves to run a circular path around the living room? When she's ready, put down cushions for her to jump over.
* Encourage your child to show off. Your preschooler will happily count how many times she can hop on one foot—so take advantage and get her moving.
* Get in on the action. A game of tag with your preschooler is a lot more fun than 50 crunches by yourself!
Staying active, age by age
Babies: 0 to 1 year
Give your baby plenty of soft, safe toys to play with, as well as an unrestricted space, such as an area rug, where he can safely roll over, push and pull up, sit, crawl and play movement games like patty-cake with you.
Toddlers: 1 to 3 years
Experts recommend that toddlers get at least 30 minutes of structured activity each day, and one to several hours of unstructured activity. Once your child is walking, let him act on his natural desire to keep moving. Spot him as he climbs the stairs, and give him a chance every day to play outside. When it's raining, dance with him or roll around on the rug. And when it's time to look for daycare or a preschool program, look for one with a daily schedule that includes both structured games like Duck, Duck, Goose and unstructured run-around time.
Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years
By age 3, kids need an hour of structured and one to several hours of unstructured play—and shouldn't be sedentary for more than an hour at a time. You don't need to do much to get kids moving at this age: If the weather's nice, go outside, or take a nature hike with a plastic bucket, which your child can fill with found "treasures." He's also old enough to play Frisbee, hop-scotch, kickball, and other games.
School-age kids: 5 years and up
Big kids should get about an hour of moderate to vigorous activity a day. It doesn't have to be all at once—10 or 15 minutes at a time is fine. The great thing is, your child can now share more fully in family outings such as hiking, biking, and skating. And he's old enough for organized activities, such as soccer, softball, karate, gymnastics, hip-hop dance and ballet. But don't forget simple things, like walking to school with friends, to help him stay fit.
You can help your child avoid the obesity trap by starting good eating and exercise habits when he's a baby. But even if he's picked up some unhealthy habits, it's never too late to help him learn to control his weight. Be a good role model yourself, and set consistent rules—such as limiting sugary and fatty foods and doing fun physical activities daily.
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KALAMAZOO--Haiku is often venerated as an age-old traditional form of poetry.
But a Japan scholar will present an alternate view of the simple, yet elegant poetic form when he speaks at Western Michigan University.
Dr. Adam L. Kern, director of the Center for Visual Cultures and associate professor of Japanese literature at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will speak at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 12, in the University Center for the Humanities, Room 2500 of Knauss Hall. His talk, titled, "Zen and the Art of Mumbo Jumbo in Haiku," is free and open to the public.
Drawing upon his research and translations for the forthcoming "The Penguin Book of Haiku," Kern takes issue with the notion of haiku as a kind of age-old traditional Japanese "Zen" poetry about nature, instead arguing that it is really a shockingly new "invented tradition" under the sway of the late nineteenth-century movement in Japan to modernize and Westernize. He will also explain how the Hello Kitty pop culture icon has become affiliated with short Japanese poems.
After spending more than a year as a high school exchange student in Omiya City in Saitama, Japan, Kern earned a bachelor in East Asian studies from the University of Minnesota in 1987, a master's in regional studies--East Asia from Harvard in 1989 and a doctoral degree in East Asian languages and civilizations, also from Harvard, in 1997.
Kern's main intellectual interests in Japan revolve around its popular culture, visual culture, dramatic arts and comic literature. His book, "Manga from the Floating World: Comic-book Culture and the Kibyōshi of Edo Japan," was published in 2006 by the Harvard University Asia Center. He recently completed the forthcoming collection of translated haiku from Penguin.
Kern's visit is sponsored by the WMU Soga Japan Center, the departments of Foreign Languages and Comparative Religion and the Haenicke Institute for Global Education.
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Freeway Rockford, Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for its nearly 12,000 square foot warehouse next to its manufacturing center near the Rockford Airport.
Freeway makes washers and fasteners for the auto industry. The company's Vice President Scott Sommers says they expansion means they will be able to add more equipment and up to ten employees to help keep up the demand.
"The substantial grown in the automotive market place and i believe the last numbers i heard are... Next year they are anticipating sixteen million units. It's taking us back eight or nine years since we were at those numbers before and that's part of the reason for our expansion as well and just are general commitment to our customers.. if we don't expand we can't take on the added business they want to give us right now," Sommers said.
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Joe McQuaid's Publisher's Notes: Sometimes, we have too much on our platesJOE McQUAID
July 06. 2014 10:04PM
Pity the poor people at the state Department of Motor Vehicles who have to make decisions on vanity license plates.
They have always done so, but when they turned down a plate that said "COPSLIE,'' the state supreme court justices helpfully said the DMV standards of "good taste'' and being reasonable were just too vague.
I suggested that the DMV just turn over the plate-clearing duty to the justices since it is sure as shooting that some of the plates will end up back before the court, now that the court has opened that gate. But the DMV said last week it has come up with new rules.
They ban "obscenities, references to certain body parts, sexual acts, illegal activities, drugs, gangs or bigotry in any language, forward, backwards, mirror image or by phonetic spelling.''
The DMV said it would try out these new rules for a few months and see how they work out. To be helpful, here are a few plates DMV may want to ponder. After all, one man's meat is another man's poison.
"SMOKING'' is illegal in much of New Hampshire these days.
"PETTING'' can lead to all kinds of trouble, including "1STBASE.''
"WHITEY'' doesn't sit well with some groups.
"TOKEN'' might get you in trouble in all kinds of ways, i.e., "What you token there, son?''
I'm sure the DMV knows the "CRIPS'' from the "BLOODS,'' but what about the "180'' boys?
I'm guessing "RDSKINS'' doesn't have a shot; and even before Target stores asked customers not to be "PACKING'' in their shops, "TARGET'' might have been tagged.
Seinfeld fans may not be amused if DMV nixes "MULVA.'' Then again, Democrats may still find "NIXON'' obscene.
If I heard correctly, the new rules will be radioactive. Or maybe it was "retroactive.'' The radio had some static going. And since the Legislature, in its wisdom, banned the public from finding out who has what license plate (even though these are public licenses for use on public roadways), I don't know if "ECSTASY'' has been issued. But it could be retracted under either the obscenity, drugs, or illegal activities rule.
And I wonder if there will still be a "POT'' to call a kettle "BLACK'' on our highways.
I am considering applying for a vanity plate myself. Hey, DMV, is "SENILE'' OK, or should I go with "OLDCOOT"?
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migya wrote:Chum wrote:lol it cracks me up to hear Warriors fans pissed off after a great game and great win like that.
- Curry has another great game. Another step closer to ROY.
- Monta had a great game and played like a true SG. Awesome D!
- Tolliver 14 and 13. Battled hard on D the whole game.
- Turiaf had game changing blocks.
- Nellie out-coached the most likely Coach of the Year.
Great game!
And all those things resulted in a great, marvelous, fukin poetic season, where the team had all that you mentioned and the #1 seed, likely leading to a glorious championship that we can all be proud of.........................
So win win the championship or everything else is crap? I just don't see it that way. I also don't think a few % points in the lotto is going to make much of any difference.
I enjoyed the win as did everyone in Oracle Arena, as was evident by the huge applause and everyone standing the last 4 minutes of the game. I think that's worth something.


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Clemmys guttata
|Scope: Global
Language: English
|Scientific Name:
|Clemmys guttata (Schneider, 1792)
Common Name(s):
Testudo guttata Schneider, 1792
|Red List Category & Criteria:
|Endangered A2cde+4ce ver 3.1
|Year Published:
|Date Assessed:
|van Dijk, P.P.
|Horne, B.D., Mittermeier, R.A., Philippen, H.-D., Quinn, H.R., Rhodin, A.G.J., Shaffer, H.B. & Vogt, R.C
A thorough, detailed summary of the Spotted Turtle's status is needed, but with a generation time of probably over 25 years, the species is likely to have suffered more than 50% overall reduction, much of this being irreversible through habitat loss. At remaining locations, habitat succession may be a challenge, while population recovery from past collection for pet trade and ongoing traffic and other accidental mortality, and recolonization of any new sites with suitable habitat, is slow and constrained by subsidized predators and possibly climatic changes. The species meets the criteria for Endangered A2cde+A4ce.
|Previously published Red List assessments:
|Range Description:
|Clemmys guttata inhabits the Great Lakes region of Canada and the United States, occurring from the southern tip of Lake Michigan to the St. Lawrence valley, as well as the upper reaches of the Ohio River system. It also occurs in the Atlantic coastal lowlands and foothills from New Hampshire (possibly southern Maine), southwards to northern Florida (Iverson 1992, Meylan 2006, Ernst and Lovich 2009).
|Countries occurrence:
Native:Canada (Ontario, Québec); United States (Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia)
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Clemmys guttata generally occurs in small localized populations. Population sizes range from 30–1,205 individuals, though most populations are believed to be small or tiny. Reported population densities range from 0.05–79.1 Spotted Turtles per hectare, though most are at the order of 1–10 animals/ha.
Several populations have been documented as in decline, through loss of adults or lack of recruitment (Meylan 2006, Ernst and Lovich 2009).
In Michigan, C. guttata's status is considered similar or worse than that of Emys (Emydoidea) blandingii, and it is rated as Threatened. In Ohio, few stable populations persist, 3–5% of original wetland habitat remains, and the species is largely confined to marginal habitat. In Massachusetts, an increase in recorded occurrences (individuals, but not necessarily populations) led to a downlisting of its status from 'Species of Special Concern' to 'Species of Conservation Interest' in 2006.
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|Habitat and Ecology:
|Clemmys guttata inhabits a variety of wetland types, including vernal pools, swamps, bogs and marshes, small streams, wet meadows, and early and mature wet forests.
Spotted Turtles feed preferentially on small live animal prey, but also take some fruits and filamentous algae.
Maximum size 14.3 cm carapace length (CL). Maturity is reached at 7–13 years (8–10.5 cm CL) in males, and at 7–15 years (8–10.3 cm CL) in females. Longevity is at least 30 years, possibly as high as 65–110 years. Generation time has not been calculated but is likely at the order of 20–30 years.
Females produce one or two clutches of 3–5 (range 1–14) eggs. Incubation takes 67 (50–90) days. Hatchlings measure 27 (range 26–31) mm.
[Information taken from: Litzgus 2006, Meylan 2006, Ernst and Lovich 2009]
|Terrestrial; Freshwater
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|Use and Trade:
|Clemmys guttata is traded in small quantities as pets. Most traded animals are said to be captive-bred.
|Major Threat(s):
Clemmys guttata apparently has population dynamics that particularly emphasize the long-term reproductive contributions of adult animals over time (Litzgus 2006); as a result, the species is particularly sensitive to removal of adults from a population, and impacts of even casual collection for pets, or traffic mortality, have significant impacts on a population. Collection for personal pets or trade, and mortality on roads and from agricultural machinery, have all been documented for the species.
Invasive plant species affecting wetland vegetation structure are a contributing threat factor.
Clemmys guttata is reasonably specialized in its habitat requirements, and is not a good disperser/colonizer. As a result, habitat degradation, fragmentation and loss leads to disappearance of populations, while new opportunities, if any, are rarely colonized. Most populations are small to very small and thus sensitive to localized extinction.
Subsidized predators (i.e., unnaturally large populations of predators subsidized by easily available resources near human settlements) probably represent a further impact on eggs and juveniles, and likely reduce recruitment into existing populations.
[Information taken from: Meylan 2006, Ernst and Lovich 2009].
|Conservation Actions:
The Spotted Turtle is legally protected in Ontario and Quebec in Canada and in several States in the United States. Clemmys guttata is confirmed to occur in a number of protected areas; however, because of vegetation dynamics, pollution and potential collection impacts, such protected populations are not necessarily secure in the long-term.
Securing suitable habitat for the species, including maintaining appropriate successional stages, is particularly important for the survival of the Spotted Turtle. Strict enforcement of legal protection is essential, as well as consideration of stricter protective laws and regulations for the species where appropriate.
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|An errata assessment is required to generate a revised PDF without the range map which had been included in error; no range map was available when this assessment was originally published.
|van Dijk, P.P. 2011. Clemmys guttata (errata version published in 2016). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011: e.T4968A97411228. . Downloaded on 22 September 2018.
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By Eric O. Hanson, Patrick A. Donohoe, S.J., Professor of Political Science at SCU. An education for the twenty-first century must foster intelligence and spirituality, global and local visions, technological and traditional forms of expression, and lifelong learning for service and for its own sake.


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Document Based Question (Suggested writing time: 40 minutes)
Directions: The following question is based on the documents included in this module. This question is designed to test your ability to work with and understand historical documents. Write an essay that:
- Has a relevant thesis and supports that thesis with evidence from the documents.
- Uses all or all but one of the documents.
- Analyzes the documents by grouping them in as many appropriate ways as possible. Does not simply summarize the documents individually.
- Takes into account both the sources of the documents and the authors' points of view.
You may refer to relevant historical information not mentioned in the documents.
Question: To what extent did the treatment of women in North Africa change over time as the region went from being colonies in the 19th and early 20th centuries to independence in the mid-20th century?
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Bedford looks to raise bar at high school
BEDFORD - The school board is looking to increase Bedford High students' participation in Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exams. The move comes after voters passed a special warrant article March 12 calling for doubling the number of students taking and passing the tests.
"I think the community has asked for a substantial numerical goal to be set," the warrant article's author, Richard Evans, told members of the school board Monday night. "I anticipate this will take a number of years, but if we're going to have kids passing AP calculus, then they're going to need to be able to do quadratic equations in the ninth grade."
The original language in Evans' non-binding article called for 650 passes annually in AP or IB exams. But a motion made at the school deliberative session reduced that number to 325 passes. Still, the last sentence of the warrant article effectively called for doubling the pass rate
For Evans, the results of the vote - 1,534 in favor to 1,176 against - was a clear signal from the public that Bedford residents want stiffer graduation requirements for their best students.
In 2012, 321 AP/IB exams were passed by students enrolled in AP or IB courses. Evans said he's confident that number can be doubled if the school district makes the effort to increase participation in the exams.
School board member Bill Foote agreed with Evans that the results of the March 12 vote showed a consensus on this issue.
"We've been clearly directed by the voters to create a program that comes up with that result," Foote said.
Board member Scott Earnshaw said increasing performance on the tests means first increasing participation.
"That's the real question for the school department," he said. "How do we go out there and increase the number of students who take those advanced tests?"
"This is one of many goals," said board member Don Graff. "I think we as a board have talked a lot about measureables, taking into account high performers and special education. I think we need to devote substantial time to this topic. Not just the warrant article, but also the metrics."
School Superintendent Tim Mayes suggested this could be a topic of discussion at either the school board's spring or summer retreat.


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This is the first installment of a new weekly blog here at deeranddeerhunting.com by photographer Charles J. Alsheimer, Deer & Deer Hunting's behavior expert. Charlie has been contributing to D&DH for all but two years of its existence. His first article appeared in the magazine in Summer 1979. He is widely considered to be one of North America's foremost experts on whitetail behavior, having studied the animals through his intense photography for more than 40 years. His insights have been cited throughout modern literature, and his whitetail rut predictions are considered to be among the most accurate in the country. Charlie will have new blog installments with photos every Thursday on this website. They are only available here at deeranddeerhunting.com.
A lot of Deer & Deer Hunting fans have been reporting fawn births across the country. It seems as though things are really picking up here in the past few days, which means our rut predictions from last year appear to be holding up — at least in the Northern states.
I started getting word of fawns being born on May 18. Since then more and more sightings have been reported here in western New York.
Based on the lunar research Wayne Laroche and I are doing for Deer and Deer Hunting Magazine, I knew birthing would probably kick off around the last two weeks in May. It is clear from observations that birthing is now at peak.
I took the accompanying photo (above) on Sunday, May 26, of the first fawn birth in our research facility this year. This doe was bred on Nov. 1, 2012. The length of time from breeding date to birthing date was 207 days.
For more on this fascinating topic, I sat down with Brad Rucks last year to discuss the nuances of fawn births during a video session for Deer & Deer Hunting TV, which aired last fall on NBC Sports:
Well, that is it for this week. Next week I'll see if I can provide you all with a photo of the antler growth that's going on here with the deer I follow on a daily basis. The adult bucks are already showing the signs of what should be a fantastic growing season. Stay tuned!
— Charlie
When will bucks go wild this year? Get Alsheimer's exclusive rut predictions in our new digital Whitetail Rut Calendar. Find out specific days when deer will be in the seeking, chasing and tending phases. It will give you a big leg up on planning your vacation days this fall.
Also included are predictions for Southern deer hunters!


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On 28 and 29 January, a meeting was held by the IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation in the aim of "enhancing engagement of IUCN-Med with councillors and commissions". The meeting, which took place at the Civic Centre in Malaga, was opened by Regional Councillor for the Environment of the Andalusian Government, Cinta Castillo.
In her opening speech, the Councillor maintained that the Andalusian government and IUCN share "similar environmental worries and problems in the Mediterranean framework", and furthermore she highlighted the fight against climate change, the protection of flora and fauna, habitat conservation and the fight against fires as some of the common objectives for their actions. Cinta Castillo took advantage of this occasion to present the book written by IUCN experts: 'Mediterranean Mosaic', which talks about the vast biodiversity of the Mediterranean and examines its greatest environmental threats, such as desertification, fires, over-fishing and the lack of water resources.
More than 20 expert and professional IUCN members took part in the meeting to discuss the different resolutions applicable to the various topics and likewise the best way of putting them into practice.
A tracking system was also presented to ensure better participation and transparency during the process of implementing the resolutions, and furthermore possible improvements which could be made when it comes to working with commissions, members, and councillors as well as national and regional committees were discussed and analysed during these sessions.
At this meeting, the expected role of IUCN-Med was set out for the part which it will play in the implementation of resolutions through proposals such as establishing a regional forum for oceans, coasts and islands; promoting new tools for facilitating the designation and management of marine protected areas; and lastly, identifying important Mediterranean sites based on the criteria promoted by the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Finally, the need for the offices in Amman, Brussels and Malaga to coordinate their efforts was also highlighted so that complementary work can be carried out and programmes and resolutions synchronized; these being just some of the objectives.


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model and fight its efforts to legalize the now illegal use of apartments for commercial use.
"The Administration must not jettison the tenant protections embodied in the current laws and regulations or accept payment on illegal activity that violates tenants' rights," Brewer writes.
"In addition to the dangers and nuisances posed by Airbnb's business model, the illegal hotel industry keeps substantial numbers of affordable housing units off the market. Many tenants, seeking additional income, avail themselves of Airbnb's services and put themselves at risk of eviction." according to Brewer.
In the face of the State Attorney General's intense investigation and subpoena of their records, Airbnb has recently revealed another strategy: to begin collecting hotel taxes on the transient use of residential apartments. They claim that this revenue will be sufficient to fund the Administration's plans for the creation of new affordable housing.
"New Yorkers who have chosen, and by their leases contracted, to live in residential buildings have the right to quiet enjoyment of that condition, and the protection of the laws that define such housing" according to Brewer.


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Count shows NH's homeless numbers up 6% in a year
March 21. 2013 11:05AM
CONCORD - The number of homeless in New Hampshire has increased to 2,576 people, up six percent over last year, according to the state Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services (BHHS).
A "Point-in-Time" count was done Jan. 23, from midnight to 11:59 p.m. and targeted city/town welfare offices, homeless shelters, hospitals, police departments, soup kitchens, food pantries, outreach workers and other organizations serving homeless people across the state.
Last year when the count was done, there were 2,438 people with no homes. This year, an additional 138 people are without a permanent residence. This year's count showed 1,243 people were in shelters, down 9 percent from 2012; 442 were unsheltered, up 17 percent; 891 individuals were temporarily doubled up (temporarily living with family or friends, a 20 percent increase over 2012); and 418 were families, an increase of 3 percent over last year.
Of the 1,520 adults surveyed, 37 percent said they had severe and persistent mental illness; 533 or 35 percent reported substance-abuse issues; 11 percent (165) were veterans, and 32 percent (481) were chronically homeless.
"It is troubling to see the rise in the number of people who do not have a place to call home," said state Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Nicholas Toumpas. "This data underscores the need for us to continue to work together to find solutions to end homelessness, especially in a time of limited resources as there are far too many individuals and families that do not have a permanent place to live."
Close to half the homeless - 47 percent or 1,215 people - reside in Hillsborough County, the state's largest county and home to the two largest cities, Manchester and Nashua, according to the count.
BHHS coordinates the homeless count to gather accurate and unduplicated numbers. BHHS receives funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which requires the count to identify the needs of the homeless, both living in shelters and on the streets.


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PHILADELPHIA – If Game 1 of the Bruins' Eastern Conference semifinal series with Philadelphia proved anything, it was that the Flyers are going to have to keep a closer watch on Boston center David Krejci.
Krejci burned the Flyers for two goals, including a score just 1:52 into the game, and two assists, as the Bruins grabbed the early series lead Saturday.
The task of checking Krejci should fall a lot upon the Flyers' line centered by Mike Richards and completed by wingers Daniel Carcillo and Kris Versteeg. It's the latter winger who has the most experience with Boston's premier playmaker because the two go back together all the way to their time with the Bruins' Providence (AHL) farm club.
The Bruins drafted Krejci 63rd overall (second round) and Versteeg 134th overall (fifth round) in 2004. From there, the organization envisioned a Krejci-to-Versteeg connection for years to come. Instead, general manager Peter Chiarelli, and a new regime than the one that completed that draft, dealt Versteeg to Chicago for Brandon Bochenski in February 2007.
"It definitely is weird. He's a guy that I'm going to be lined up against, I think, a lot. Back in the day, I think me and him were very good players together," said Versteeg about Krejci today after the Flyers' morning skate in preparation for Game 2 of the series at the Wells Fargo Center. "We worked really well together and played really well together and got along really well off the ice. But now you're kind of going against a friend and he's not a friend right now. So it's definitely a lot of fun. It's a little weird too."
Versteeg, who was point-less with a minus-1 rating in Game 1, and Krejci have kept in touch over the years, but not in the days leading up to or during this series. Both declared "there are no friends in the playoffs" during pregame chatter with the media this morning. While some of us might still picture what it would've been like for Krejci to set up Versteeg for goals in a black-and-gold sweater, Krejci doesn't have time for fantasies.
"I like the players I have on my line now. I wouldn't trade them for him," said Boston's center.
Playing against Krejci in a playoff series is far from the strangest thing to happen in Versteeg's career. He won the Stanley Cup last spring with Chicago at the Flyers' expense. Then in Blackhawks' salary-cutting over the summer he was traded to the Leafs, who months later dealt him to the Flyers. One year later, Versteeg's on the other side of the 2010 Stanley Cup Final coin.
"At the start when I first got here, it was weird," said Versteeg, who totaled 21 goals and 46 points combined with Toronto and Philadelphia this season. "Now you try to kind of put that aside and really just focus on your task at hand and maybe sit and think about it more so in the summer time, and think about how ironic it is and I guess how neat it could be too if you do win with these guys this year."
Except for his lack of size – he's listed at 5-foot-10, 182 pounds – Versteeg personifies everything you'd expect out of a player for the Broad Street Bullies. His hard-nosed style has made him a four-time 20-plus-goal scorer and a coveted player by many teams. Let's face it, he would fit in great with Boston.
Even before he pulled on a Flyers sweater, Versteeg knew he'd be able to make his mark because of what he learned about the Philadelphia franchise during last year's playoffs and Cup final.
"You definitely learn about one team playing against them in a seven-game series," said Versteeg. "You learn about the skill they had and how much heart they had too. We knew about all this, but then we played against them and you see when they always came back and were relentless. But then you come here and you almost know what it's all about for the Flyers."
Although he's been traded twice since the move from Boston to Chicago, Versteeg still has feelings for the Bruins. He's appreciative that Mike O'Connell and Jeff Gorton drafted him for Boston and understands why the Bruins eventually traded him considering the wealth of talent the team had coming up the pipeline.
That understanding, however, doesn't stop him from trying extra hard for some measure of revenge.
"It was the first time in my professional career I'd been traded. It was almost out of the blue. I thought that as a Bruin I was doing everything I could to help that organization. Whatever organization I go to I'm always going to try my hardest and do my best. …
"[I] look at it as a little extra bit of motivation for myself."
The Bruins have to hope that they're not looking wronger for that trade after this series than they even were before.


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SARASOTA COUNTY - Selby Public Library will host a six-week reading and discussion program on Claudia Rankine's "Citizen: An American Lyric" and its theme of racism in everyday life.
The National Book Award Committee states that "[through] marrying prose, poetry, and the visual image, 'Citizen' investigates the ways in which racism pervades daily American social and cultural life, rendering certain of its citizens politically invisible." The book is a New York Times bestseller and has received numerous awards, including the 2014 National Book Critics Circle Award for poetry, the 2015 Los Angeles Times Book Prize in Poetry and the 2015 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in Poetry.
Participants will read Rankine's text (books will be provided) while participating in weekly guided discussions led by New College Professor Sarah Osment. Participants are invited to share and explore their experiences in relation to themes in the text, and engage in respectful and dialogue with the ultimate goal of shared understanding. Light refreshments will be provided.
The program will be held at 6 p.m. on Oct. 17, 24 and Nov. 7 and 14 at the Creation Station at Selby Library, 1331 First St., Sarasota.
Space is limited, and registration is required. Register online at scgov.net/library using the events calendar. This program is funded by the Florida Humanities Council and the Friends of Selby Public Library.
For more information, call the Sarasota County Contact Center at 941-861-5000.


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Thursday, October 1, 2009
4 comments:
- Spruce said...
I hope that's true because it was dang fun to watch. Most drama I've seen in a baseball game in a while. I wish the announcers would pick up on that kind of stuff during the game. I would watch more games.
- October 1, 2009 at 2:07 PM
I thought the video looked a little off in the first place and here's somewhat confirmation:
As a former college baseball player, I can tell you this: Mauer would have to have A LOT of knowledge to figure out the randomness of those coded signals. I've seen so many of them out there (some of which vary by the number of outs or runners on or the count) that to steal a code of signals like that would be nearly impossible. It wasn't like the catcher just put a 2 down...
- October 1, 2009 at 6:30 PM
- The Constable. said...
And as someone who went 0x9 in a Village Baseball League (with a sac bunt. That's right, I laid down a sac bunt in a Village rec league), I'll defer to your knowledge.
It could be that Mauer just knew what Verlander was going to pitch on his own and was helping out a teammate. He is, you know, a catcher.
- October 2, 2009 at 8:54 AM
They do say that Mauer is one of the smartest players in baseball, so I bet he would have had an idea. However, even if he does, he still doesn't know what's going to happen. Pitchers change what they're doing all the time and will pitch backwards to certain hitters or counts or situations. I can tell you this much: if I was hitting and someone was tipping me signs and missed one, I would be beyond pissed because I then looked like a fool. So it seems unlikely, but ya never know...
- October 2, 2009 at 10:33 AM


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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A woman who accuses a fellow airline passenger of molesting her on a flight from Phoenix to Newark, N.J., says the ordeal left her feeling "contaminated."
The woman testified in federal court in Newark on Wednesday in the trial of North Bergen resident Bawer Aksal (BOW'-ur ahk-SAHL'), who's charged with sexual abuse.
The woman told authorities she was on a United Airlines flight last summer when she awoke to find Aksal had slipped his hands into her blouse and shorts.
The Jersey Journal newspaper reports (http://bit.ly/1aqw5sx ) the woman said in her testimony the stranger whispered "kiss me" into her ear when she woke up. She says the ordeal left her feeling "completely humiliated" and "contaminated."
Aksal denies the charge. His attorney says the scenario described by the woman is far-fetched.
The trial resumes Monday.


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What's next: He is free on $5,000 personal recognizance bail pending an April 8 arraignment in 2nd Circuit Court, Lebanon District Division.


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