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42 U.S. Code § 1320a–7j - Accountability requirements for facilities
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(a) Definition of facility
In this section, the term "facility" means—
(b) Effective compliance and ethics programs
(1) Requirement
On or after the date that is 36 months after March 23, 2010, a facility shall, with respect to the entity that operates the facility (in this subparagraph [1] referred to as the "operating organization" or "organization"), have in operation a compliance and ethics program that is effective in preventing and detecting criminal, civil, and administrative violations under this chapter and in promoting quality of care consistent with regulations developed under paragraph (2).
(2) Development of regulations
(A) In general
Not later than the date that is 2 years after March 23, 2010, the Secretary, working jointly with the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services, shall promulgate regulations for an effective compliance and ethics program for operating organizations, which may include a model compliance program.
(B) Design of regulations
Such regulations with respect to specific elements or formality of a program shall, in the case of an organization that operates 5 or more facilities, vary with the size of the organization, such that larger organizations should have a more formal program and include established written policies defining the standards and procedures to be followed by its employees. Such requirements may specifically apply to the corporate level management of multi unit nursing home chains.
(C) Evaluation
Not later than 3 years after the date of the promulgation of regulations under this paragraph, the Secretary shall complete an evaluation of the compliance and ethics programs required to be established under this subsection. Such evaluation shall determine if such programs led to changes in deficiency citations, changes in quality performance, or changes in other metrics of patient quality of care. The Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on such evaluation and shall include in such report such recommendations regarding changes in the requirements for such programs as the Secretary determines appropriate.
(3) Requirements for compliance and ethics programs
In this subsection, the term "compliance and ethics program" means, with respect to a facility, a program of the operating organization that—
(A) has been reasonably designed, implemented, and enforced so that it generally will be effective in preventing and detecting criminal, civil, and administrative violations under this chapter and in promoting quality of care; and
(4) Required components of program
The required components of a compliance and ethics program of an operating organization are the following:
(A) The organization must have established compliance standards and procedures to be followed by its employees and other agents that are reasonably capable of reducing the prospect of criminal, civil, and administrative violations under this chapter.
(B) Specific individuals within high-level personnel of the organization must have been assigned overall responsibility to oversee compliance with such standards and procedures and have sufficient resources and authority to assure such compliance.
(C) The organization must have used due care not to delegate substantial discretionary authority to individuals whom the organization knew, or should have known through the exercise of due diligence, had a propensity to engage in criminal, civil, and administrative violations under this chapter.
(D) The organization must have taken steps to communicate effectively its standards and procedures to all employees and other agents, such as by requiring participation in training programs or by disseminating publications that explain in a practical manner what is required.
(E) The organization must have taken reasonable steps to achieve compliance with its standards, such as by utilizing monitoring and auditing systems reasonably designed to detect criminal, civil, and administrative violations under this chapter by its employees and other agents and by having in place and publicizing a reporting system whereby employees and other agents could report violations by others within the organization without fear of retribution.
(F) The standards must have been consistently enforced through appropriate disciplinary mechanisms, including, as appropriate, discipline of individuals responsible for the failure to detect an offense.
(G) After an offense has been detected, the organization must have taken all reasonable steps to respond appropriately to the offense and to prevent further similar offenses, including any necessary modification to its program to prevent and detect criminal, civil, and administrative violations under this chapter.
(c) Quality assurance and performance improvement program
(1) In general
Not later than December 31, 2011, the Secretary shall establish and implement a quality assurance and performance improvement program (in this subparagraph referred to as the "QAPI program") for facilities, including multi unit chains of facilities. Under the QAPI program, the Secretary shall establish standards relating to quality assurance and performance improvement with respect to facilities and provide technical assistance to facilities on the development of best practices in order to meet such standards. Not later than 1 year after the date on which the regulations are promulgated under paragraph (2), a facility must submit to the Secretary a plan for the facility to meet such standards and implement such best practices, including how to coordinate the implementation of such plan with quality assessment and assurance activities conducted under sections 1395i–3 (b)(1)(B) and 1396r (b)(1)(B) of this title, as applicable.
(f) 2 Standardized complaint form
(1) Development by the Secretary
The Secretary shall develop a standardized complaint form for use by a resident (or a person acting on the resident's behalf) in filing a complaint with a State survey and certification agency and a State long-term care ombudsman program with respect to a facility.
(2) Complaint forms and resolution processes
(A) Complaint forms
The State must make the standardized complaint form developed under paragraph (1) available upon request to—
(B) Complaint resolution process
The State must establish a complaint resolution process in order to ensure that the legal representative of a resident of a facility or other responsible party is not denied access to such resident or otherwise retaliated against if they have complained about the quality of care provided by the facility or other issues relating to the facility. Such complaint resolution process shall include—
(i) procedures to assure accurate tracking of complaints received, including notification to the complainant that a complaint has been received;
(ii) procedures to determine the likely severity of a complaint and for the investigation of the complaint; and
(3) Rule of construction
Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as preventing a resident of a facility (or a person acting on the resident's behalf) from submitting a complaint in a manner or format other than by using the standardized complaint form developed under paragraph (1) (including submitting a complaint orally).
(g) Submission of staffing information based on payroll data in a uniform format
Beginning not later than 2 years after March 23, 2010, and after consulting with State long-term care ombudsman programs, consumer advocacy groups, provider stakeholder groups, employees and their representatives, and other parties the Secretary deems appropriate, the Secretary shall require a facility to electronically submit to the Secretary direct care staffing information (including information with respect to agency and contract staff) based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data in a uniform format (according to specifications established by the Secretary in consultation with such programs, groups, and parties). Such specifications shall require that the information submitted under the preceding sentence—
(1) specify the category of work a certified employee performs (such as whether the employee is a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, licensed vocational nurse, certified nursing assistant, therapist, or other medical personnel);
(4) include information on employee turnover and tenure and on the hours of care provided by each category of certified employees referenced in paragraph (1) per resident per day.
Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as preventing the Secretary from requiring submission of such information with respect to specific categories, such as nursing staff, before other categories of certified employees. Information under this subsection with respect to agency and contract staff shall be kept separate from information on employee staffing.
(h) Notification of facility closure
(1) In general
Any individual who is the administrator of a facility must—
(A) submit to the Secretary, the State long-term care ombudsman, residents of the facility, and the legal representatives of such residents or other responsible parties, written notification of an impending closure—
(i) subject to clause (ii), not later than the date that is 60 days prior to the date of such closure; and
(B) ensure that the facility does not admit any new residents on or after the date on which such written notification is submitted; and
(C) include in the notice a plan for the transfer and adequate relocation of the residents of the facility by a specified date prior to closure that has been approved by the State, including assurances that the residents will be transferred to the most appropriate facility or other setting in terms of quality, services, and location, taking into consideration the needs, choice, and best interests of each resident.
(2) Relocation
(A) In general
The State shall ensure that, before a facility closes, all residents of the facility have been successfully relocated to another facility or an alternative home and community-based setting.
(B) Continuation of payments until residents relocated
The Secretary may, as the Secretary determines appropriate, continue to make payments under this subchapter with respect to residents of a facility that has submitted a notification under paragraph (1) during the period beginning on the date such notification is submitted and ending on the date on which the resident is successfully relocated.
(3) Sanctions
Any individual who is the administrator of a facility that fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (1)—
(B) may be subject to exclusion from participation in any Federal health care program (as defined in section 1320a–7b (f) of this title); and
(4) Procedure
The provisions of section 1320a–7a of this title (other than subsections (a) and (b) and the second sentence of subsection (f)) shall apply to a civil money penalty or exclusion under paragraph (3) in the same manner as such provisions apply to a penalty or proceeding under section 1320a–7a (a) of this title.
[1] So in original. Probably should be "subsection".
[2] So in original. No subsecs. (d) and (e) have been enacted.
Source(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title XI, § 1128I, as added and amended Pub. L. 111–148, title VI, §§ 6102, 6105 (a), 6106, 6113(a),Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 702, 711, 712, 718.)
2010—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 111–148, § 6105(a), added subsec. (f).
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 111–148, § 6106, added subsec. (g).
Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 111–148, § 6113(a), added subsec. (h).
Effective Date of 2010 Amendment
Pub. L. 111–148, title VI, § 6105(b),Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 712, provided that: "The amendment made by this section [amending this section] shall take effect 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act [Mar. 23, 2010]."
Pub. L. 111–148, title VI, § 6113(c),Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 720, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 1395i–3 of this title] shall take effect 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act [Mar. 23, 2010]."
National Independent Monitor Demonstration Project
Pub. L. 111–148, title VI, § 6112,Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 716, provided that:
"(a) Establishment.—
"(1) In general.—The Secretary [of Health and Human Services], in consultation with the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services, shall conduct a demonstration project to develop, test, and implement an independent monitor program to oversee interstate and large intrastate chains of skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities.
"(2) Selection.—The Secretary shall select chains of skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities described in paragraph (1) to participate in the demonstration project under this section from among those chains that submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
"(3) Duration.—The Secretary shall conduct the demonstration project under this section for a 2-year period.
"(4) Implementation.—The Secretary shall implement the demonstration project under this section not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act [Mar. 23, 2010].
"(b) Requirements.—The Secretary shall evaluate chains selected to participate in the demonstration project under this section based on criteria selected by the Secretary, including where evidence suggests that a number of the facilities of the chain are experiencing serious safety and quality of care problems. Such criteria may include the evaluation of a chain that includes a number of facilities participating in the 'Special Focus Facility' program (or a successor program) or multiple facilities with a record of repeated serious safety and quality of care deficiencies.
"(c) Responsibilities.—An independent monitor that enters into a contract with the Secretary to participate in the conduct of the demonstration project under this section shall—
"(1) conduct periodic reviews and prepare root-cause quality and deficiency analyses of a chain to assess if facilities of the chain are in compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations applicable to the facilities;
"(2) conduct sustained oversight of the efforts of the chain, whether publicly or privately held, to achieve compliance by facilities of the chain with State and Federal laws and regulations applicable to the facilities;
"(3) analyze the management structure, distribution of expenditures, and nurse staffing levels of facilities of the chain in relation to resident census, staff turnover rates, and tenure;
"(4) report findings and recommendations with respect to such reviews, analyses, and oversight to the chain and facilities of the chain, to the Secretary, and to relevant States; and
"(5) publish the results of such reviews, analyses, and oversight.
"(d) Implementation of Recommendations.—
"(1) Receipt of finding by chain.—Not later than 10 days after receipt of a finding of an independent monitor under subsection (c)(4), a chain participating in the demonstration project shall submit to the independent monitor a report—
"(A) outlining corrective actions the chain will take to implement the recommendations in such report; or
"(B) indicating that the chain will not implement such recommendations, and why it will not do so.
"(2) Receipt of report by independent monitor.—Not later than 10 days after receipt of a report submitted by a chain under paragraph (1), an independent monitor shall finalize its recommendations and submit a report to the chain and facilities of the chain, the Secretary, and the State or States, as appropriate, containing such final recommendations.
"(e) Cost of Appointment.—A chain shall be responsible for a portion of the costs associated with the appointment of independent monitors under the demonstration project under this section. The chain shall pay such portion to the Secretary (in an amount and in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary).
"(f) Waiver Authority.—The Secretary may waive such requirements of titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.; 1396 et seq.) as may be necessary for the purpose of carrying out the demonstration project under this section.
"(g) Authorization of Appropriations.—There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.
"(h) Definitions.—In this section:
"(1) Additional disclosable party.—The term 'additional disclosable party' has the meaning given such term in section 1124(c)(5)(A) of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1320a–3 (c)(5)(A)], as added by section 4201 (a) [probably should be "6101(a)"].
"(2) Facility.—The term 'facility' means a skilled nursing facility or a nursing facility.
"(3) Nursing facility.—The term 'nursing facility' has the meaning given such term in section 1919(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r (a)).
"(4) Secretary.—The term 'Secretary' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation.
"(5) Skilled nursing facility.—The term 'skilled nursing facility' has the meaning given such term in section 1819(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 (a) [1395i–3(a)]).
"(i) Evaluation and Report.—
"(1) Evaluation.—The Secretary, in consultation with the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services, shall evaluate the demonstration project conducted under this section.
"(2) Report.—Not later than 180 days after the completion of the demonstration project under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the evaluation conducted under paragraph (1), together with recommendations—
"(A) as to whether the independent monitor program should be established on a permanent basis;
"(B) if the Secretary recommends that such program be so established, on appropriate procedures and mechanisms for such establishment; and
"(C) for such legislation and administrative action as the Secretary determines appropriate."
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2013-14: Sat in the six seat in the fall season … competed in the Club 8 entry in the Head of the Charles (10/19) … part of the 2V8 crew at the Princeton Chase (10/27) … rowed with the B8 crew at the Dartmouth Green Monster (11/12) … moved to the eight seat of the A8 boat for the Foot of the Charles (11/16) … moved to the stroke seat in the 2V8 crew in the spring and started all eight races … helped the crew to wins over Rutgers (4/6), St. Joseph's (4/11) and George Washington (4/12) … part of an MIT team that finished fourth overall at the Patriot League Championships (5/16).
High School: A 2013 graduate of Torrey Pines High School … participated in dance and skiing in high school … National Honor Society … AP Scholar with Distinction.
Club: Rowed with the San Diego Rowing Club.

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A pair of experienced bariatric surgeons made medical history last week when they performed Niagara County's first robotic-assisted laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
Dr. Dang Tuan Pham and Dr. Bala Thatigotla performed the procedure in Memorial's new robotic surgical suite using the da Vinci Si Surgical System.
"This successful procedure was the first of many that we will be performing in Niagara," said Pham, who specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic-assisted metabolic and weight loss surgery. "Dr. Bala and I are excited about the potential for using robotic gastric bypass surgery to provide patients with life-changing opportunities to treat obesity and related diseases while helping them live longer, healthier lives."
"This surgery can be a lifesaver and a life-changer for people with serious weight issues," added Bala who, prior to joining Memorial's medical staff, specialized in advanced laparoscopic surgery/bariatric and robotic surgery at the prestigious Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn.
Gastric bypass surgery helps obese individuals lose weight by reducing the size of the stomach. When performed laparoscopically, surgeons make very small incisions, which can result in fewer complications, shorter hospitalizations, quicker recovery and less pain.
The unique design of the da Vinci System provides surgeons with superior ergonomics required for this technically demanding laparoscopic procedure.
The da Vinci Si System is a state-of-the-art surgical platform with 3D, high-definition vision and patented surgical instruments designed to take surgery beyond the limits of the human hand.


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The Sports Xchange
Michigan State 59, Ohio State 56
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Keith Appling scored 15 points, including the go-ahead layup in the final minute, as No. 17 Michigan State extended its winning streak to five games with a 59-56 victory over No. 11 Ohio State at Breslin Center on Saturday.
Adreian Payne had 14 points and Branden Dawson added nine points and 10 rebounds for the Spartans (16-3 overall, 5-1 Big Ten). Michigan State is 12-0 at home.
Buckeyes junior forward Deshaun Thomas, the conference's leading scorer at 20.3 points per game, led his club with 28 points. The Buckeyes (13-4, 3-2) hadn't played since defeating then No. 2 Michigan 56-53 on Sunday, denying the Wolverines an opportunity to gain the No. 1 ranking. Aaron Craft made five steals to tie Ohio State's all-time steals record of 204 set by Jay Burson (1986-89).
Dawson had two putbacks during an 8-1 Spartans spurt to give them a 42-36 lead. Thomas responded with his third 3-pointer of the second half but Michigan State maintained the lead until another Thomas 3-pointer with 2:51 left forged a 50-50 tie.
Payne's three-point play after Thomas unsuccessfully tried for a steal put the Spartans back on top with 2:05 remaining. Craft then forced two turnovers and his club made three free throws to tie it again.
Appling's driving layup with 41.5 seconds left put Michigan State in front, 55-53. Craft missed a 3-pointer and Appling made a fast-break dunk for a four-point advantage. Lenzelle Smith's 3-pointer cut it to one with 10.8 seconds remaining but Appling responded with two free throws. Shannon Scott's off-balance 3-pointer then failed to hit the rim.
The Spartans scored the last six points of the first half to grab a 30-26 halftime lead. Michigan State got off to a quick start, holding Ohio State scoreless for the first 4:40 while scoring the first 10 points.
Thomas didn't score until he made a 3-pointer over Payne with 12:50 left in the half, but he wound up with 10 points at halftime. Ohio State's nine turnovers led to its halftime deficit.
After Craft's layup gave Ohio State a 26-24 advantage, Appling scored back-to-back baskets on a layup and pull-up jumper. Spartans reserve guard Travis Trice completed the first-half scoring with a steal and layup.
The teams tied with Michigan for the Big Ten regular-season title last season before the Spartans defeated the Buckeyes for the conference tournament championship.
NOTES: Ohio State had won three of the last four meetings at East Lansing. ... Ohio State was the first of eight ranked opponents that Michigan State will play over the next 11 games. ... Thomas averaged 7.8 points on 29.7 percent shooting in his four prior games against Michigan State. ... The Spartans had out-rebounded all but one of their previous 18 opponents this season. ... Appling was shooting just 30.8 percent in conference games. ... Spartans coach Tom Izzo has a 21-11 record against Ohio State.


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Summerlander wrote:Are you telling us that you don't vicariously enjoy the carnage and the fear depicted in a horror movie? Also, who are these real humans you refer to? They can't constitute a majority...
i didnt said anything about fear. i was talking about violence. i was referring to how some people love blood shred these days thats it. did u ever watched final destination movies. i loved its concept its pretty cool. but i didnt loved the way it is depicted. its like people (directors, writers etc) r thinking about how to kill a person with most brutal way. what the heck was they thinking. the same with the movie "Saw" first was awesome then after it total bullshit. i never ever going to enjoy that kind of movie. alas most people love it.
are u getting the picture.i wasnt disapproving anything. i just annoyed the way most people think. again am nobody to argue. ur experiences r differ from mine.
summerlnder, majority isnt always the right.
u dont need 100 years of life experience to understand simple laws of nature. just need good teacher and a calm mind. in my case nature is my teacher.
here is some wisdom words from agent smith from matrix.....
" I'd like to share a revelation that I've had during my time here. It came to me when I tried to classify your species and I realized that you're not actually mammals. Every mammal on this planet instinctively develops a natural equilibrium with the surrounding environment but you humans do not. You move to an area and you multiply and multiply until every natural resource is consumed and the only way you can survive is to spread to another area. There is another organism on this planet that follows the same pattern. Do you know what it is? A virus. Human beings are a disease, a cancer of this planet. You're a plague and we are the cure."
that paragraph alone describes how humans cant be compared to animals.
Summerlander wrote:Cheats soon overtake Suckers by numbers. They will be more likely to survive and propagate their genes. It is just how it is.
its a disease not an evolution.
Summerlander wrote: who are these real humans you refer to? They can't constitute a majority.
yeah u r right they cant constitute majority. Christ was a real human, Buddha was a real human, Mother Theresa was a real human. etc etc etc..... still the list is too long. even anybody could be real humans. just be good.


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Immunization: You Call The Shots
Immunization: You Call the Shots-Module Seven-MMR
This module is the seventh in a series titled Immunization: You Call the Shots and focuses on Measles, Mumps, and Rubella and their related vaccines.
The series has been available since the mid-nineties in various formats. Previously available as a CDrom, it is now presented in web-based format. The series is designed to provide key immunization knowledge in a very basic step-by-step manner. It presents practice-oriented content about immunization. It does not discuss the denser more complex material regarding epidemiology, disease transmission, etc.
It addresses an important audience for immunization training: the new provider or the medical or nursing student. It is also an excellent review for a seasoned healthcare provider. It has often been used by nursing schools to introduce their students to the comprehensive core knowledge about immunization.
Since it presents a simpler version of the core knowledge about immunization it is a needed alternative to the faster-paced denser core course that NCIRD provides, titled Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases. It is a multi-session course of 12 to 15 hours. Evaluation of that course revealed that immunization providers sought a primer or more basic course for newcomers to the immunization field. The You Call The Shots series directly responds to that evaluation feedback.
At the conclusion of the session, the participant will be able to:
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71: Into the Fire (UK - DVD R2)
Our Marcus watches the battles in this latest Korean war movie from CineAsia
With the focus on the 1950s Korean civil war, 71: Into the Fire follows the 71 student soldiers who are thrown in at the deep end and led by their conflicted Captain Oh Jung-Bum (T.O.P.).
Despite the realistic battles and good balance of action and drama 71: Into the Fire never quite drew me in fully. It's not the film's fault as it's a well-made, well-paced movie, but somewhere over the course of the last few years my enjoyment (that's probably not the right word) of the war genre has lessened and 71 didn't really bring enough new to the war room to lift my waning interest in all things war.
That said, that's just me and for fans of the genre there's plenty to get from it. The mishmash of student soldiers and their changing attitudes to war is very well handled and of course the battle scenes sell the brutality of battle in all its horrific glory. The central performance from T.O.P. (a Korean entertainer judging by Wikipedia) is very strong and his introduction showing us him failing to save his captain was extremely dramatic and was really the key element that kept me interested to see where this all went.
The strongest part for me and as is the case with most war movies, is the emotional elements of when everything is going to shit. In many ways it's also why I don't watch war movies too much because all this needless killing and the reminder that wars ain't pretty just bum me out but 71 handles the heart string tugging stuff like the best of 'em and when characters we've grown to love start falling in some seriously brutally bloody battles you can't really help but feel a connection to the situation.
Well 71: Into the Fire is one pretty looking DVD. There are great examples of detail, especially in close ups. Blood and dirt really look blasted onto the actors' faces and the gritty visuals of battle counter well the cleaner calmer scenes.
Black levels are solid with the quite stylised colours of the rest of the film making them look even deeper. The green tinge to the visuals can sometimes remind you too hard that this is a modern movie but generally the film has a great classic cinematic feel to it and when the action kicks off, the explosions and debris looks fantastic every time.
Well it's a war movie. If a 5.1 track doesn't sound great in a war movie, it's pretty much a write off. Luckily, 71 does everything right. Loud, dynamic, layered and well thought out. Battles have loads of gunfire, shouting, debris falling everywhere and enough bass to sell those explosions with ease.
Music wise the score sits nice and balanced in the mix and raises its game to pull at your heartstrings at all the rights times and the dialogue is consistently solid. All in all 71 sounds exactly like a good war movie should sound and puts you right in the middle of a war all while selling the drama with as much power.
CineAsia pull no punches and once again offers up a two disc edition. Disc one has the commentary track from experts Bey Logan and Mike Leeder and once again these two come packed with facts about the movie. I feel like I've spent a lot of time with these two lately and their almost radio shoe-esq manner has actually become quite funny. It's a great track to listen to really.
Also on disc one is the trailer gallery which has the UK Trailer (02:35) and the Original Trailer (01:57) and of course there's a whole host of other titles available in the 'Also Available' section.
Disc two is where the extras shift into high gear. 'Men of Valour, Personal Reflections on the Korean War' (27:10) keeps to the Saving Private Ryan/Band of Brothers tradition and has real Korean War soldiers telling their stories and it's about as melancholy as you'd expect.
'Into the Fire' (20:23) is the making of, which is a fairly straight forward interviews spliced with on-set footage affair and 'Behind the Scenes' (07:30) adds to that with more on set footage.
'Pre-Production' (08:17) has the director giving his insight into the journey to making the movie and 'Production Design' (09:39) carries that on with a closer look at the style of the film from make up to costume and the battles.
'Student Soldier: Trainees From the Korean War' (08:16) features more stories from the real soldiers.
'The Poster: Making of' (06:19) shows weird cam footage of the shots taken for the posters without much in the way of detail and 'Press and Premier Interviews' (05:11) has the usual premiere footage to show the movies launch. Lastly there's the 'Showcase' (05:01) which features more from the release of the film and the girls going wild for T.O.P.
71: Into the Fire is a war movie that sells the emotional struggles of war as much as it does the physical ones. It keeps a firm hold of the characters and holds them in the centre of the story without giving way to the bigger picture too much and really that makes the larger battles a whole lot more personal and makes the movie much more akin to Saving Private Ryan as it progresses (never a bad thing).
The disc is very strong in both audio and video departments and this two disc CineAsia release is their usual high standard in terms of extras too.
Review by Marcus Doidge
Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over
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Release Date: 14th March 2011
Discs: 2
Disc Type: Single side, dual layer
RCE: No
Video: PAL
Aspect: 2.35:1
Anamorphic: Yes
Colour: Yes
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Korean, Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Korean
Subtitles: English
Extras: Commentary, Documentaies, Featurettes, Premier footage, Trailers,
Easter Egg: No
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Director: John H. Lee
Cast: T.O.P, Kwon Sang-woo, Kim Seung-woo
Genre: Drama and War
Length: 115 minutes
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CONVERGENCE 2004, DETROIT - Oct. 18, 2004 - ARM [(LSE: ARM); (Nasdaq: ARMHY)], received further endorsement today when Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE:FSL) announced today at Convergence, the availability of its ARM Powered® MAC7100 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) family. Freescale is addressing the next-generation requirements of automotive designs in body, chassis and safety by basing the MAC7100 family on the ARM7TDMI® processor due to its small size, high performance and extensive support.
To reduce costs, automotive designers are converging functionality of distinct modules, whilst at the same time formalizing software methods to improve reliability. The result is a requirement for a power efficient, well supported, software engine.
Combining the efficiencies of the ARM7TDMI processor and flexibility of Freescale's standard platform architecture, the 32-bit MAC7100 MCU family is designed to meet the cost and complexity needs of a wide range of automotive applications, including climate control systems, airbags and EPAS (electric power assisted steering).
"We welcome the fact that one of the leading suppliers to the automotive industry is utilizing, the ARM® architecture. ARM has been working with the Freescale automotive team for more than two years and we are now able to disclose our relationship and the results of our developments," said Mike Inglis, EVP, Marketing, ARM "With car electronics systems becoming more sophisticated, silicon geometries shrinking and supply strategies becoming more complex, the Freescale and ARM solution offers the right combination to meet the demands of suppliers to the car industry."
"This is the first Freescale family of microcontrollers for automotive, based on ARM processors. ARM's MCU experience coupled with the comprehensive range of off-the-shelf industry standard tools helps reduce design cycles as well as allow for highly-differentiated solutions for specific applications," said Alex Pepe, general manager for Freescale Semiconductor's 32-bit Embedded Controller Division. "With this new family, we have deepened and broadened our roadmap across the performance spectrum to better meet the needs of those automotive applications outside of Powertrain."
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- How fit you were before you were diagnosed – if you were active before, you may be able to continue with the same activities when you feel up to it.
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- Treatment side effects and any symptoms you have.
- Your age and any other long-term conditions you may have, such as heart problems.
- If you have bone loss as a result of the cancer or its treatment.
You will be the best judge of how much and the types of physical activity you're able and prepared to do. Gradually build up the amount you do by setting realistic goals that work for you. Over time you'll be able to increase the amount you do.
As a general rule, and if you are able, aim to build up to 2.5–3 hours of moderate to vigorous exercise a week. Build up gradually after treatment. During treatment your energy levels will vary from day to day and the main aim should be to spend less time sitting or lying down. If you feel very tired the day after activity, you may be trying to do too much too soon.


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VIENNA (AP) — Bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst made a triumphant return to Austria on Sunday after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in what the country's president called a victory for tolerance in Europe.
Wurst was greeted at Vienna airport by hundreds of fans singing the winning ballad, "Rise like a Phoenix."
Wurst drew criticism from eastern Europe before Saturday's show, with some blasting her as an example of Western decadence.
However, Austria won points even from Russia. Wurst told a news conference shortly after her arrival in Vienna that shows "you can't reduce a country to its tolerance or intolerance."
"Yesterday was a victory not just for me, but also for those people who believe in future that functions without discrimination and which is based on tolerance and respect," Wurst said. "That was transnational and had nothing to with east and west."
President Heinz Fischer congratulated Wurst, the alter ego of 25-year-old Thomas Neuwirth — telling the Austria Press Agency it was "not just a victory for Austria, but above all for diversity and tolerance in Europe." Other political leaders joined in the congratulations.
Wurst told reporters that the victory doesn't put pressure on her because she doesn't consider herself "the ambassador of tolerance or the example" — though she is doing her "little bit."
"Shoot for the moon, even if you miss — you will land among the stars. That is exactly how I'm living," she said.
"I always say that my biggest goal is a Grammy, and on the way there I will grab everything that is given," Wurst added.
"Maybe I'll never get the Grammy. But maybe I will get things that are worth much, much more than any Grammy which could stand on my shelf. And that's why I will take everything I can get."
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"Weird doesn't begin to cover it," says Rose (Zoey Deutch) minutes into director Mark Waters's adaptation of Richelle Mead's young-adult book series, "Vampire Academy." She's right; other adjectives would include contrived, ludicrous, cluttered, and derivative.
Like "City of Bones," this attempt to capture the magic of the "Twilight" and "Harry Potter" franchises tries too hard to pack all the back story and borrowings into one film. It doesn't help that Waters and his screenwriter elder brother, Daniel, chop the narrative into a farrago with less cohesion than a 104-minute trailer.
Luckily, Rose serves as a near-omniscient guide to what's going on. Not only does she provide wall-to-wall voice-over narration peppered with wisecracks, but she has also achieved a mind-meld with her best friend Lissa (Lucy Fry), future queen of the good vampires, or Moroi, so she can keep track of what Lissa is up to as well. The problem is that Rose's appeal fades fast; she's like someone at a party who thinks she's hip and funny but is really annoying.
They have achieved this bond in part because Rose is Lissa's Dhampir, her bodyguard against the evil vampires, the Strigoi. However, since the bullies at Xavier's School, er, St. Vladimir's Academy for Moroi and Dhampirs seemed worse than the threat of death, the two had been on the lam for a year until forcibly returned by hunky instructor Dimitri (Danila Kozlovsky). During that period, to keep Lissa's blood hunger satisfied (they have "blood donors" at the academy), Rose had offered her own neck for her BFF to suck on, and those scenes have the orgasmic sensuality of a PG-13 "Blue Is the Warmest Color." So add "blood whore" to their tormentors' store of insults.
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Cute couples Jada Pinkett & Will Smith and Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes get together at the First Annual Essence Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Thursday.
Jada was one of three honorees at the luncheon. In the category of film, Jada, 36, was celebrated for being one of Hollywood's most versatile and gifted actress / director / producer / screenwriters.
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I'm looking for a method to label mason jars or bottles that does NOT involve adhesive. No sticker-type labels. I don't have the patience to remove adhesive labels, so I'm trying to avoid needing to do that. So I'm looking for some combination of rubberband+cardstock or maybe someone could recommend a pen that writes well on glass and is long-lasting (but removable).0
I use Weck jars
I have no experience with canning, but you could order wider rubber bands and write labels in pen on those and slip them over the jar. The bonus is that if you place it at the widest point on the jar it will reduce clinking/breakage during storage. And they would be reusable!
Staples carries 1/4 pound of these 1/2" wide rubber bands for $2. (Anybody know why they measure rubber bands by weight?)
How about one of those pencils made to write on photographs?
Yes, that's precisely what I meant: I couldn't think of the name off the cuff. Old age isn't pretty....
How about using a water-soluable pen (like an overhead pen) and a static cling label like the ones they use for oil-change reminders? They stick reliably in a pretty harsh environment (sun + hot) for 6+months and yet remove easily.
I'd write with the overhead pen, then cover it with the label to keep from smearing.
Office depot seems to sell inkjet-printable ones. I would worry that this would make the ink permanent rather than reusable, but maybe that is only on one surface or you could remove the ink-capturing coating (assuming it's a coating).
You could just print on the labels and reuse, if you can a specific set of items.
KISS-Just use a sharpie, it is a good compromise which is what you are asking for.
We use day dots similar to these at my job. They are nice and adhesive, but also water-soluble, so they just magically go away in the dishwasher. These are the 1"x2" ones, but they have different sizes, and can be found online or in food service supply catalogs for cheaper.
I use freezer tape. I find it is easy to remove because it doesn't tear like a label would. To make it even easier to remove just fold one end of the tape into a tab. It is adhesive, but it not difficult to remove which seems to be the primary intent of the question.
I would suggest grease pencil (aka china marker). It makes a waxy mark that won't go away if it just gets wet, but it can be removed with by rubbing with a paper towel and/or using a solvent after the mark has been on the glass for a long time.
sharpie can be removed with either acetone or alcohol (so use nailpolish remover or vodka)
Sharpie (permanent magic markers that write on glass) can be removed with acetone or ethanol so you write on the jar and remove with a cloth wet with nailpolish remover or vodka.
Sharpie on Gaff Tape. Removes easily and leaves no residue behind.
You said non-adhesive, but Post-It tape works well for me. It comes in a variety of widths, colors, and adhesive (super-sticky or regular.) Regardless of the type of adhesive, the tape peels off easily and cleanly. I have tried china markers and sharpies, but the markings are hard to read on clear glass without excellent lighting. In a cabinet with all the bottles and jars turned in various directions, the tape is far easier to read.
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Departs: 9/30/2018 Returns: 10/7/2018featuring Mackinac Island & Wisconsin's Door County
Day 1 : Fly to Chicago
Our tour begins with a flight to Chicago, Illinois. We have overnight accommodations near the O'Hare airport.
Day 2 : Lambeau Field & Fish Boil
We travel through the scenic Wisconsin countryside to Green Bay and visit storied Lambeau Field, home of Green Bay's football team! Experience the rich history of railroads in America at the National Railroad Museum through a series of fascinating displays and actual railroad cars including the Big Boy and Dwight D. Eisenhower's command car. We continue to picturesque Door County for two nights in Sturgeon Bay. We are guests this evening at a fish boil, a tradition of Door County's Scandinavian settlers. The catch of the day, fresh Whitefish from Lake Michigan, is prepared with potatoes and onions over an open fire as we watch! B,D
Day 3 : Door County
Enjoy a full day discovering Wisconsin's Door County, the Cape Cod of the Midwest. Door County has more miles of shoreline, more lighthouses and more state parks than any other county in the United States. Wave battered cliffs, sun kissed beaches, wooded retreats, quaint farms and lush orchards await us. We travel into Peninsula State Park to tour the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse and view the beautiful woodland and scenic shoreline within the park. We enjoy leisure time to explore the charming waterfront community of Fish Creek and afterward visit Door Peninsula Winery for a true taste of Door County. Located along Sturgeon Bay's busy waterfront, the Door County Maritime Museum highlights the area's intriguing maritime roots. We explore the unique exhibits and learn about the rich shipping and fishing industries of the area. CB
Day 4 : Mackinac Island
This morning we depart Sturgeon Bay and travel through Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Our route passes through evergreen and hardwood forests and along portions of Lake Michigan's scenic shoreline. Soon we approach the Straits of Mackinac, the waterway connecting Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Here we drive across the Mackinac Bridge, one of the largest suspension bridges in the world. The bridge was opened in 1957 and connects Michigan's Upper and Lower peninsulas. At the southern end of the bridge is Mackinaw City where we board a high-speed ferry for our crossing to Mackinac Island. This charming island is three miles long by two miles wide and transportation on the island is limited to carriage, bike, horse or foot! Our accommodations for the next two nights are at the Chippewa Hotel Waterfront on Mackinac Island. CB
Day 5 : Tour by Carriage
We depart our hotel this morning in horse drawn carriages for a tour of the island. The island's Victorian architecture recalls a time of days gone by. Our carriage tour ends at the elegant Grand Hotel for a sumptuous Grand Buffet! This succulent feast includes garden fresh salads, savory cheeses, slow roasted meats, seafood and more than 20 varieties of fresh baked pastries. After lunch, there is time to unwind and enjoy the marvelous views of the Straits of Mackinac from the rocking chairs on the 660-foot porch. You may also browse several interesting areas of the hotel that are open to the public. The afternoon is free to relax, sightsee on our own or visit historic sites. You may choose to visit Fort Mackinac where costumed guides, memorabilia and original buildings recall military life during the War of 1812. Tonight we enjoy our second evening on the island. B,L
Day 6 : Traverse City
Begin the day with a tasty breakfast buffet on Mackinac Island before we return to the mainland by ferry. We board our motorcoach in Mackinaw City and continue along the scenic shoreline and picturesque towns along Lake Michigan's eastern lakefront. Enjoy time in beautiful Traverse City. Step back in time at the Music House Museum where a unique collection of rare antique musical instruments includes nickelodeons, music boxes and pipe organs. We continue to Grand Rapids for a restful evening. B
Day 7 : Chicago
Following our included breakfast we head south towards the Windy City. A relaxing drive brings us to Navy Pier in the heart of Chicago's lakefront. There is time for lunch on the pier before a local guide joins us to view many of Chicago's famous landmarks. After settling into our hotel, we enjoy a Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner. B,D
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We fly home from Chicago, long remembering our adventures in the Upper Midwest.
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A Fulham postmortem
Relegation confirmed after 37 games and a hollow final fixture this Sunday with Crystal Palace that must conjure mixed emotions for the Fulham faithful. The curtain comes down on the Whites' 13-year run in the Premiership against another London side I was convinced would finish the season below Fulham.
- Report: Magath vows to stay at Fulham
There is no denying the magnitude of what manager Tony Pulis has achieved with a Palace side Fulham whipped 4-1 last October. It would have required some readjustment in my perception of Pulis to have embraced the Welshman as successor to former Fulham boss Martin Jol last autumn, but there is no denying he has delivered the goods while the Fulham board has made a monstrous string of poor calls. A number of P45's should be handed out at Motspur later this month as a consequence.
Those whom the gods wish to punish they first make mad. Every follower of London's oldest club saw the writing on the wall as the team stumbled inexorably from the heights of Hamburg to the humdrum of trips to Huddersfield and Millwall. I reproduce here lines after the first home game of the season against Arsenal.
"All the usual networks and forums I monitor after matches were running hot. I've not seen such determined Jol bashing before. It is enormously frustrating to keep coming on here lamenting the same old woes. The only question worth putting, is how come the manager can't see it when 25,000 people at the game so obviously can"?
There is a damning psychology of always coming second at Fulham Football Club that has shrouded the club like mist off the Thames for far longer than I have been following the team. It goes right back to days between the wars and we saw the latest manifestation of it Monday night as the club's plucky kids failed to see it through at Stamford Bridge in the FA Youth Cup final.
All long-term supporters recognise this psyche and in some perverse way even embrace it as part of the journey of believing in this idiosyncratic little club. Is it a very British thing, I wonder, to espouse pessimism and self-deprecation, to take comfort in the certainty that life inevitably will kick you where it hurts sooner or later? I certainly feel Fulham have been kicking me from pillar to post and toying with my emotions all my life. I am angry for the mis-management that has brought relegation upon us, but no bitterness. And I shall be back for more self-flagellation next season.
Senior players have this week admitted that they feared the worst before a ball was kicked. Fans have suffered the worst football played at the Cottage in nigh on 20 years. Now we must hope for a period of stability and evolution to turn things around. It is time to lose that mentality of also-rans. Owner Shad Khan has a bigger task than he could ever have envisaged when he bought into Fulham.
But is manager Felix Magath really the man for the job? He swore repeatedly Fulham would beat the drop. Another in the line of delusory managers? What does he know of football in the Championship? Where will he look for the players needed for regeneration? Will we squander the promise flowering in the ranks of youth by exposing them too soon to the toughness required for first team football?
Right now, ahead of our curtain call, there are far more questions than answers. Society loathes a vacuum. The team selected for Sunday's game may provide some clues as to future direction. Please let the boys not leave the stage with a whimper. Last week's performance at Stoke was a disgrace. Fans may not wish to embrace the side Sunday as they leave the field. But please allow a kiss of the badge with pride one more time before whatever comes next.
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Malaysian Forest Scorpion
Malaysian Forest Scorpion
Heterometrus spinifer
"Although I am an impressive looking scorpion, I do not settle down in captivity!"
The Malaysian Forest Scorpion is a strikingly beautiful and tough scorpion!
It is often mistaken for an Emperor Scorpion, however is is a much more aggressive scorpion!
The pros of keeping the Malaysian Forest Scorpion include it's majestical stance, how easy it is to care for, and it's quiet misdemeanor. The biggest con is that you cannot handle it – they are extremely defensive scorpions and will attack and sting when they believe they are in danger. Read More


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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The residents of the quirky Alaska tourist town of Talkeetna were asked to evacuate Friday because the nearby river continues to rise after heavy rains.
Gov. Sean Parnell toured the area by helicopter and landed to talk to some Talkeetna-area residents who had left their homes.
"It's beginning to look like an island," resident Renamary Rauchenstein told The Associated Press by telephone Friday afternoon. "It's rising pretty fast."
Flooding is causing problems over a wide swath of Alaska, from Talkeetna, near the base of Mount McKinley, to the port town of Seward, 175 miles to the south.
The governor declared a state disaster for those two areas hard-hit by flooding, "as well as other impacted areas," his office said in a statement. The designation allows increased aid and support.
It's been a tough weather month in Alaska: Anchorage has had three major wind storms, with some gusts reported over 110 mph.
"While the full extent of the damage remains unknown, it is apparent that the high winds and severe flooding will leave communities in need to state assistance to recover," Parnell said.
Many roads were closed or washed out and landslides were reported from heavy rains during the week.
The high winds and flooding have interrupted some Alaska passenger and freight train traffic since Tuesday, Alaska Railroad spokeswoman Stephenie Wheeler said. Trains scheduled to travel north of the north Anchorage suburb of Wasilla have been canceled at least until Monday. Crews were dealing with washouts and bridge damage in several areas along a 70-mile stretch.
Overnight rain totals ranged from a half inch to 1.5 inches over a 6- to 8-hour period north of Anchorage, in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, said National Weather Service hydrologist David Streubel.
The Talkeetna River was 4 feet above flood level and within a foot of its record stage of 17.4 feet, Streubel said.
City officials said a levy west of town was breached in two or three places.
Water covered 35 percent of Talkeetna Friday afternoon, borough spokeswoman Mary Brodigan said, adding that flooding in the town 110 miles north of Anchorage was imminent. Sandbags were being placed along Main Street.
"I can smell the sewage," said Rauchenstein, who owns the Swiss Alaska Inn in Talkeetna with her husband, Vern.
She also is the parish director for Saint Bernard Catholic Church, and has placed a hose pumping fresh water in the building in an attempt to keep smelly flood water out.
A state community database lists Talkeetna population at about 900, but Brodigan said it's believed the evacuation request only covers about 100 people, including those living on the outskirts of town, from the Princess Lodge to the main part of Talkeetna.
The Rauchensteins planned to stay. "No, even if the power is out, it's not very cold this time of year, and we got a two-story building," she said.
For those wishing to leave, evacuation centers were being set up at a senior center and a school.
Talkeetna is the last stop for climbers heading to Mount McKinley, North America's tallest mountain. It also has an eclectic population, and long has been purported to be the inspiration for the Alaska town in the TV series, "Northern Exposure."
Flooding earlier in the week was reported in Seward, about 90 miles south of Anchorage. Schools, roads, businesses and one of two runways at the airport were closed.
Alaska Department of Transportation spokesman Rick Feller said it appears the situation "hasn't gotten any worse but it hasn't gotten any better."
Another storm was predicted to bring rain to the Seward area Friday night, but nothing like the level the city received earlier in the week, Streubel said.
In the recent Alaska wind storms, trees fell into power lines, leaving many people without electricity for days. The prediction of the third storm last weekend led to a rush on flashlights and propane cooking devices in Anchorage.


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- 12 wonton wrappers, each cut diagonally in half to form 2 triangles
- Olive oil (for brushing)
- Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi paste*
- 3/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
- 8 ounces sushi-quality ahi tuna steak, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
- 1 medium avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
- 1 cup 1/3-inch cubes seeded English hothouse cucumber
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Chopped fresh chives
- California caviar (preferably ginger-flavored whitefish roe)
Recipe Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange wonton triangles on sheet; brush each with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake until triangles are golden brown, about 9 minutes. Cool on sheet.DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Add tuna, avocado, cucumber, and green onion; stir gently to coat. Spoon tartare into bowl; sprinkle with sesame seeds and chives and place on platter. Spoon caviar into small bowl and place alongside. Surround with crisps.


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I'd like some new wiki for the 2009 MBP 5.5, but don't know where to start. On these pages? I agree we don't need a new wiki for every model coming out. As far as the "Apple" page, I don't have an opinion.
I'd like some new wiki for the 2009 MBP 5.5, but don't know where to start. On these pages? I agree we don't need a new wiki for every model coming out. As far as the "Apple" page, I don't have an opinion.
== Doesn't work !!! ==
== Doesn't work !!! ==
Revision as of 17:11, 22 August 2009
Major Edit
Hi all, I'm working on a major edit for this page. It seems to me that a lot of this article can be condensed and made a little more clear, so I'm taking a go at it. I have already changed a few sections. It will probably take me a couple days to finish everything, so let me know what you think as time progresses.
--Arcanazar 20:37, 16 July 2009 (EDT)
I'm helping you
After this i test it .....
and fix, add, cancel bugged parts
--nTia89 13:21, 17 July 2009 (EDT)
Partition Section
This section is a mess. I think that we should just find the fastest way to partition the hard drive, with a preference to tools on the Arch Linux install disk (as long as the work). Having multiple ways of creating the partitions seems confusing. I recommend using parted as it is part of Arch and can handle GPT format hard drives. --Arcanazar 13:36, 17 July 2009 (EDT)
yes i think i think also that we can completely delete triple boot section and even the dual boot section redirecting users who wants dual boot to another guide like Ubuntu i think this because Archlinux users are experience users and precisely for this we can write a short partition section
--nTia89 15:00, 17 July 2009 (EDT)
on the dual boot section ew can only write what they must do but NOT how example
- install refit
- partition disk with .....
- install arch | and when you install grub select to install in the /boot NOT in /dev/sda
wiFi section
needs to be reworked
--nTia89 16:49, 17 July 2009 (EDT)
What is wrong with the Wifi section? I have a first-gen MacBook and wireless works out of the box for me. --Arcanazar 16:54, 17 July 2009 (EDT)
nothing is wrong, only needs a reorganization
NOW is OK
--nTia89 06:33, 18 July 2009 (EDT)
new macbook note
needs to be putted in begin of the page , first of all
--nTia89 16:49, 17 July 2009 (EDT)
Why don't we move this page to one called "Apple" or something similar. It doesn't matter whether you're installing on a MacBook/Pro, Mac Mini, etc. except for drivers, which are easily listed on one page. At the very least, the new MacBook page should be merged with this one. We shouldn't have to make a new page each time a new model comes out.
--Arcanazar 16:54, 17 July 2009 (EDT)
IMHO we don't need it. first we must do very well, that all works for macbook. For me a Apple page OK but that contain less things
--nTia89 07:00, 26 July 2009 (EDT)
I'd like some new wiki for the 2009 MBP 5.5, but don't know where to start. On these pages? I agree we don't need a new wiki for every model coming out. As far as the "Apple" page, I don't have an opinion.
--JryArch 19:11, 22 August 2009 (EDT)
Doesn't work !!!
home sharing and sound doesn't works for me !!!
--nTia89 16:48, 17 July 2009 (EDT)
I'll try home sharing later. I know that the old instructions for configuring ALSA worked for me.
--Arcanazar 16:54, 17 July 2009 (EDT)
I just checked the ALSA page, and those were the only instructions that I had to use to set up sound. It worked just fine for me. What generation is your MacBook?
--Arcanazar 17:03, 17 July 2009 (EDT)
i've a 2,1 macbook white
--nTia89 06:34, 18 July 2009 (EDT)
The iSight installation wouldn't work for me. I had to do it manually. It's easy: sudo ift-extract -a /media/MacOSX//System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleUSBVideoSupport.kext/Contents/MacOS/AppleUSBVideoSupport
--Apol 20:58, 25 July 2009 (EDT)
thanks Apol then edit it please
--nTia89 07:00, 26 July 2009 (EDT)
After (finally) getting my new MacBook Pro (5,3) to dual-boot OSX and Arch, I thought I'd share my findings. I added the reboot quirk and module tweaks to the Installation section, and I moved the note about using rEFIt to fix the partition table up in the article.
My experience with rEFIt was that if I adjusted the table after installing GRUB (i.e. after finishing the Arch install process), the Mac wouldn't correcly recognize the boot partition, and I'd get an "Operating system not found" or similar error. If I reinstalled GRUB on the partition, it would then work. However, when I used rEFIt between partitioning and installing, everything worked on the first go.
As for the modules, I was attempting to use LUKS for disk encryption, but when I got to the password prompt, the computer appeared to freeze. I discovered this was actually just because it wasn't accepting keyboard input, and I narrowed down which modules needed to be present for it to work. Since I rebooted a lot during this process, I found it nice when I could get the reboot command to work properly too.
--DJPohly 17:01, 8 August 2009 (EDT)
- Looks like my intuition about "there must be a better way" was right. Changed the article to use the
usbinputhook rather than the extra modules. --DJPohly 18:31, 9 August 2009 (EDT)


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The BioMicro Center is Hiring!
BioMicro Center: Informatics
No full time or part time bioinformatics or bioIT positions are available at this time.
Project Title: Mutation Identification using Next-Generation Sequencing.
Project Description: The practice of genetics has changed dramatically over the last few years as a result of next generation sequencing. Rapid reductions in sequencing costs mean that it is now often less expensive and significantly faster to sequence an organism to find mutations, instead of using classical mapping methodologies. Many challenges remain, however, and sorting through the large amount of sequence data to identify all of the alterations in an organism's genome remains a complex problem. In addition, informatically sorting out which of those changes are associated with specific phenotypes and which changes are silent can be a tedious, and often inaccurate, process. You will be working with other bionformaticists to evaluate different algorithms for mutation identification and will be involved in creating automated processes to perform both basic and more advanced analyses of the data.
Prerequisites: Programming with Python or Perl and 7.01 required. Interest in working multiple semesters in the lab is preferred.
Contact: Please send a cover letter describing your research interests and a resume to Stuart Levine
Project Title: Analysis of the transcriptome using Next-Generation Sequencing.
Project Description: Next generation sequencing has revolutionized molecular biology, allowing labs to sequence 100's of millions of DNA fragments at a time, producing billions of basepairs of sequence every day. RNA sequencing protocols have adapted this technology to quantifying gene expression. The enormous quantity of data produced has made the informatics associated with these projects challenging and data processing is a limiting step in many studies. The particular complexities of RNA splicing have made this area one of the most challenging to produce meaningful data. You will be working with other bioinformaticists to evaluate different RNA-seq algorithms and will be involved in creating automated processes to perform both basic and more advanced analyses of the data.
Prerequisites: Programming with Python or Perl and 7.01 required. Interest in working multiple semesters in the lab is preferred.
Contact: Please send a cover letter describing your research interests and a resume to Stuart Levine
BioMicro Center: Genomics
No full time or part time Technical Assistant positions are available at this time.
The BioMicro Center at MIT is a cutting edge genomics core facility which specializes in DNA sequencing and offers a wide range of services to researchers both inside and outside of MIT. The facility hosts and operates a large amount of advanced instrumentation as well as maintains significant integrated LIMS infrastructure to assist with data management and analysis. While maintaining a steady workflow, the BioMicro Center also performs experimental work aimed at optimizing and automating existing services offered at the facility. While co-ops are primarily responsible for quantification and sample prep, their tasks may extend further depending on the capabilities of the student.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Quantification of RNA and DNA samples
- Creating Illumina-ready libraries for sequencing using a number of techniques
- Optimizing protocols whenever necessary
- Maintaining a detailed lab notebook
- Inputting samples into central database
- Interacting with users and researchers from inside and outside of the MIT community
Job Skills Required:
- Proficiency in basic lab skills (e.g. pipetting, proper sterile technique, dilutions)
- Prior lab experience in a molecular biology setting
- Maintenance of organized lab notes for a large number of projects
- Solid mathematical background.
- Moderate computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Calendar)
- Acuity in maintaining sufficient lab supplies
- Proficient interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a group environment and independently
- Ability to learn scientific principles and concepts efficiently
- Motivational attitude, flexibility, and versatility when working in a rapidly growing environment.


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Eliot chief to pull double-duty
Kittery chief resigned last week
Eliot chief to pull double-duty
Kittery chief resigned last week
KITTERY, Maine —
Eliot's police chief will now serve as Kittery's interim police chief.
According to Kittery's town manager, Ted Short will begin on Saturday and will remain as interim chief until the town is able to hire a permanent chief of police.
Bob Markel said Short will divide his time between Kittery and Eliot.
This comes after Chief Paul Callaghan and Markel resigned last Monday.
They said turmoil with town council members and the police union is preventing them from doing their jobs.
Markel's resignation takes effect Jan. 24.


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In the Shadows, Sunday's Silent Victims
Robert Kreider, Devereux's CEO, speaks out about organized sexual trafficking of children, and the need for strong laws that protect children, punish traffickers and provide funding to help those who have been victims of this insidious trade.
While many of us spent Sunday enjoying the Big Game with our family and friends, a terribly vulnerable group of Americans had a very different day. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, it's estimated that nearly 10,000 women and girls were trafficked to Miami for the 2010 Super Bowl. Last weekend, thousands of American children as young as eleven were forcibly sexually trafficked, quite literally in the shadow of one of our nation's great sporting cathedrals.
This is shocking news for most of us. Unfortunately, it's the all-too-frequent reality that accompanies many large events in America. At big games, business conventions and trade shows around the country, children are being forced to do the unthinkable for the profit of others – those others often being highly sophisticated criminal organizations.
The organized sexual trafficking of children isn't something that only happens in far-flung corners of the globe. This is happening here – in our cities, to our children – and everywhere it happens, anywhere in the world, it's abhorrent, and it must be stopped.
In preparation for this weekend, New Jersey and New York law enforcement, in partnership with federal authorities, worked tirelessly to fight the expected spike in sex trafficking. They are to be commended for their work, but they can't beat this on their own. Every single one of us must engage to help these kids.
Sexually exploited children endure extreme physical, emotional and psychological trauma that significantly changes their brain chemistry and can lead to a lifetime of difficulties. As a general public, we have to be vigilant—and when we see we a child at risk, we must get involved. In our guts, we know when we witness something strange. If your instincts tell you a child is in danger, please do something. Call your local police.
We also need to reach out to our state and federal legislators. We need strong laws that protect children, punish traffickers and provide funding to help those who have been victims of this insidious trade. Their road to recovery is long, and we need to provide the appropriate legal, clinical and education programming to help them.
At Devereux, we are developing some of the first, best-practice programs in the nation to help these children recover from their trauma, and regain their emotional and academic footing. I can tell you first-hand, these children are deserving of our help, and are desperately in need of it. We must not let attention to this issue fade when the big game ends. Please remember these children and engage your local communities to help them.
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2 children hospitalized after car crashes into church
2 children hospitalized after car crashes into church
EVANSTON, Ohio —
Two children were hospitalized after a car crash sent one of the vehicles into the front of a church in Cincinnati early Sunday.
Police said a driver ran a stop sign at Clarion and Trimble avenues and crashed into another vehicle, sending one of the vehicles crashing into the wall of United House of Prayer about 11:20 a.m. Sunday.
A boy and girl who were inside of one of the vehicles were taken to Children's Hospital as a precaution, firefighters said. No other injuries were reported.
The driver of the vehicle that ran the stop sign was cited for failure to stop at a stop sign, police said.


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Scallion Vinaigrette
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook Time: –
- Total: 10 min
- Serving: 8 servings
This vibrant scallion vinaigrette is made with a blend of sherry vinegar, jalapeno, honey and cilantro. Drizzle it over boiled potatoes or use it as a dip for roasted vegetables.
- 6 scallions, pale and dark green parts only coarsely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- Place the scallions, jalapeño, vinegar, water and honey into a food processor, and process until the mixture is smooth.
- With the processor's motor running, slowly pour the olive oil down the processor chute and continue to blend until combined. Add the cilantro and a few pinches of salt and pepper, and then pulse the mixture 5 times to combine. Serve immediately.
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TUSCALOOSA | Marissa Gutierrez walked over to Diandra Milliner after Kim Jacob emphatically sealed the University of Alabama gymnastics team's win against Auburn with an electric floor routine.
"Well," Gutierrez said she told Milliner. "Got that 106."
TUSCALOOSA | Marissa Gutierrez walked over to Diandra Milliner after Kim Jacob emphatically sealed the University of Alabama gymnastics team's win against Auburn with an electric floor routine.
"Well," Gutierrez said she told Milliner. "Got that 106."
No. 5 Alabama defeated Auburn for the 106th straight time Friday with a 197.65 to 196.575 victory over the No. 15 Tigers in a soldout Coleman Coliseum. The Crimson Tide posted season-high scores on three events and blew away its previous season-high total of 196.95.
The win snapped a two-meet losing streak and gives Alabama a 4-2 record overall and in the Southeastern Conference.
"It really feels great to be apart of the 106," Jacob said. "We're a part of the tradition that kept it going. That was our goal this week — to keep it going. But more importantly to get the score we needed and improve."
The Crimson Tide finally put together a complete meet for the first time in 2013, and it couldn't have come at a better time.
In its first meet after the halfway point of the season, the two-time defending national champions looked like they could win a third in a row for the first time all year. Alabama didn't have a fall or step out of bounds and did all of the little things right needed to compete at a championship level.
"This is the meet that we were looking for," coach Sarah Patterson said. "We weren't perfect, but they stepped it up on all levels. We have done this in practice but we just hadn't done it in competition yet. Tonight, it shows that this team can be one of the best in the country."
The meet was sealed in the third rotation, when the Tigers' Lexus Demers fell on floor, then Toi Garcia subsequently stepped out of bounds. Meanwhile, the Crimson Tide posted a season-high score on balance beam and the fourth-highest beam score in the country and led by an entire point.
On the final rotation, Alabama posted a season-high score on the floor to clinch the win.
"If you're going to win a championship, that's where you're going to have to do it [on beam]," Patterson said. "They were on fire on vault and they were on fire on floor. It's a good place to be right now and I'm very proud because they worked very hard this week."
Alabama's other season-high score came during the first rotation on vault.
Junior Kim Jacob was held out of the all-around for the first time all season. Senior Ashley Priess competed on floor for just the second time all year. Freshman Lauren Beers vaulted for the third time, her fourth overall competitive routine this season. No UA gymnast competed on more than three events.
The meet will be replayed on Tuesday Feb 19 at 8 p.m. on CSS.
Alabama hits the road next week to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Kaitlyn Clark 9.825
Ashley Sledge 9.9
Kayla Williams 9.85
Lauren Beers 9.875
Marissa Gutierrez 9.925
Diandra Milliner 9.925
Total 49.475
Uneven bars
Ashley Sledge 9.9
Becca Alexin 9.825
Kim Jacob 9.775
Kaitlyn Clark 9.8
Sarah DeMeo 9.875
Ashley Priess 9.85
Total 49.25
Balance beam
Diandra Milliner 9.825
Kaitlyn Clark 9.85
Kayla Williams 9.9
Sarah DeMeo 9.9
Ashley Priess 9.875
Kim Jacob 9.9
Total 49.425
Ashley Priess 9.875
Ashley Sledge 9.9
Lora Leigh Frost 9.825
Marissa Gutierrez 9.925
Diandra Milliner 9.9
Kim Jacob 9.9
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Drake, Future sued for US$25 million after woman claims rape at concert: report
A woman is suing rappers Drake and Future after she was reportedly attacked at one of their concerts.
The woman has claimed she was violently assaulted and raped by a man who worked at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville during one of the rappers' concerts last year.
According to editors at TMZ, the unnamed 28-year-old woman was approached by the man who worked for the venue, who said he could take her backstage to meet Drake and Future.
The woman agreed to go with him but instead of meeting the stars, she claimed the man forced himself on her.
She has now reportedly filed a lawsuit against the venue, the company who provided security at the event and the rappers for US$25 million.
The woman reportedly claimed they should have known that Leavy Johnson, the man accused, had outstanding warrants for previous assaults at the time of the attack and that he should not have been working at the venue.
According to TMZ, she claimed both the artists and the venue put people in danger by having Johnson employed to work at the show.
At the time of the alleged attack, Johnson worked as an employee for Delaware North, a concession stand company contracted out by the venue.
According to The Tennessean, Johnson has since been arrested and charged with rape and is awaiting trial.
The incident occurred when Drake and Future were on the road with their Summer Sixteen Tour. During the tour, the rappers visited over 30 cities across North American and Canada, with multiple shows scheduled in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston.


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Square knot
From MeritBadgeDotOrg
Special Knots, and Advanced Knots, for Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class.
|Adult leader awards are also called "Square knots."
See The Ashley Book of Knots # 1402, p 258. Ashly states that: "There have probably been more lives lost as a result of using a square knot as a bend (to tie two ropes together) than from the failure of any other half dozen knots combined." The Sheet Bend is as easy to tie and untie
|— Boy Scout Handbook p. 8
Note: The Square knot comes untied easily and is not as strong as a Sheet bend.
- Required for
- Wolf Electives 17a. Learn to tie an overhand knot and a square knot.
- Bear 22b. Tie a square knot, bowline, sheet bend, two half-hitches, and slip knot. Tell how each knot is used.
- Webelos Outdoorsman #11. ...Show how to tie a square knot and explain how it is used.
- Webelos Arrow of Light #2 Tie the joining knot (square knot).
- Scout #6: Demonstrate tying the square knot (a joining knot).
- Small-Boat Sailing #7a: Square (Reef) knot - Clove hitch - Two half-hitches - Bowline - Cleat hitch - Figure Eight
- Sea Scout Apprentice #5. Square knot - Bowline - Clove hitch - Sheet bend - Two half-hitches - Figure Eight - Cleat hitch
- Instructions
Right over left, left over right, makes a knot tidy, and tight.
The Square knot is one of the Forty Knots.
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Dr. King discusses the importance of not conforming in a sermon at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Dr. King thoroughly discusses the hardships and the benefits that come with being a transformed non-conformist.
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The sweetest Nazi doctor in the world. He was a ruthless man, and he had sweet experiments, and he was german.
by bad_toad May 03, 2005
The act on the part of a female to put a man she is considering dating through awkward and torturous situations to get the reaction desired, regardless of the scarring/damage done to the dude.
Did you hear about the male strip club Clayton was forced to go to last Saturday?? Yeah, I heard Ashleigh made him wear ass-less chaps too; how fucking Dr. Mengele is that?!?!
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Remote car key causes explosion
A sudden blast totaled a car in the middle of a packed parking lot, moments before the driver was about to get in it.
"I unlocked my car. I popped my trunk, then my car exploded all over the parking lot," said Jackie Sugrue.
The explosion sent shrapnel flying Sunday afternoon through the lot at a store in Stoneham, Massachusetts, where shoppers at first weren't sure what was going on.
There was a big blast, but no flames. Investigators said it happened when Sugrue's remote key ignited vapors coming from plumbing equipment in her trunk.
"When I was in the store I heard the bang," said Karen Jenson.
Witnesses said a man was standing right next to the car when it exploded but he wasn't hurt.
Two cars parked near it had some damage.
The driver is still a little shaken, but Sugrue said she's grateful she wasn't standing any closer to her car.
"My trunk went flying over this whole row of cars. I'm just thankful no one got hurt because it could have turned out really bad," said Sugrue.
Police, a bomb squad and the fire marshal were called to the scene.
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