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BLOOD DRIVES, 6:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 5, St. Theresa Church, 21370
St. Theresa Lane, Ashburn, 800-733-2767; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 5, Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Rd., Ashburn, 800-733-2767.
INOVA BLOOD DONOR CENTER, noon-8 p.m. Mondays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays, 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays, Dulles Town Center, 45745 Nokes Blvd., Sterling. Walk-ins welcome. 866-256-6372 or www.inova.org/donateblood.
INOVA BLOOD DONOR SERVICES, noon-7 p.m. third Thursdays, Inova Loudoun Hospital, Conference Room A/B, 44045 Riverside Pkwy., Leesburg. 866-256-6372.
FIRST AID/ADULT, INFANT AND CHILD CPR/AED, Fauquier Hospital Medical Office Building, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. Registration required. Call for information. 540-316-3588.
HEARING LOSS OUTREACH, free information and referrals. Walk-ins, 10 a.m.-noon fourth Thursdays, Loudoun County WorkForce Center, 102 Heritage Way, Leesburg; 10 a.m.-noon third Thursdays, Senior Center at Cascades, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. For free one-on-one appointments, call 703-430-2906 or e-mail nvrcl oudoun @aol.com.
DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER, technical help through the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, referrals to other agencies and presentations to businesses, civic groups and schools. 2-5 p.m. third Thursdays, the Workplace, 205 Keith St., Warrenton. Free. Call for appointment. 800-648-6324; TDD, 540-373-5890.
HEARING TESTS, age 18 and older, first Thursdays, Blue Ridge Speech and Hearing Center, 19465 Deerfield Ave., Suite 201, Lansdowne. Call for appointment. Free. 703-858-7620.
HEARING LOSS, TINNITUS AND MENIERE'S SYNDROME SUPPORT, 2 p.m. first Fridays, Senior Center at Cascades, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. For all ages, including parents of children with hearing loss. 703-430-2906.
NORTHERN VIRGINIA RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING, age 18 and older, 10 a.m. second Tuesdays, Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. Information about mild to severe hearing loss and available equipment. 571-258-3400.
COUNSELING FOR SEXUAL VIOLENCE SURVIVORS, for groups and individuals and their loved ones, provided by Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice. Free and confidential. 703-771-9020.
CRISISLINK, suicide and crisis intervention. Organization provides community education and training in mental health issues, has a certified volunteer crisis response team and offers CareRing, a free daily telephone outreach program for the elderly and the disabled. Help is needed for the suicide and crisis hotline. 703-527-6016, email@example.com, www.crisislink.org.
ABRAHAM LOW SELF-HELP PROGRAM, support for people with anxiety, fear, depression, panic and other emotional problems, 8 p.m. Fridays, Friendship House, 16480 Meadowview Ct., Leesburg. Free. 703-777-1708.
PIEDMONT CHAPTER, NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS, 6:30-8:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, 170 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton . Serves Fauquier, Orange, Madison and Rappahannock counties. Support group for those with mental illness and their family members. Free. 540-347-7620, Ext. 109.
LOUDOUN CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS, 7:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, Friendship House, 16480 Meadowview Ct., Leesburg. For people with mental illness and their families. Free. 571-313-0908.
ADOPTIVE FAMILY PRESERVATION, 12:30-2 p.m. third Tuesdays, Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Rd. Adoptive families discuss common experiences related to post-placement issues. Free; registration required. 703-941-9008, Ext. 23 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
BIRTHRIGHT OF LOUDOUN COUNTY, free pregnancy tests, clothes, baby clothing, transportation and support throughout pregnancy, 823 S. King St., Suite I, Leesburg. 703-777-7272.
BOND BETWEEN US, nonprofit group that offers support to birth parents and their loved ones when children have been placed for adoption, 7:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays. Call for location. Free. 703-771-7844.
DADS' SUPPORT, 7 p.m. first Tuesdays , Inova Loudoun Hospital , 44045 Riversi de Pkwy., Leesburg. Provides a place for new fathers or fathers-to-be to ask questions and share ideas. Free. 703-858-6360 or www.thebirthi nginn.org.
FAMILIES IN TRAN SITION SUPPORT, For the Children's Sake, a group for separating or divorcing Loudoun and Fauquier parents, shares advice on co-parenting skills. Four-hour session weekly. Free. 703-391-8599 or www.fitsfoundation.org.
LA LECHE LEAGUE, mother-to-mother support and breast-feeding information, 10 a.m. second Wednesdays in Warrenton, 540-351-6103; 10:15-11:45 a.m. third Fridays, call for location, 703-444-7386; 10:15 a.m. second Fridays, Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Rd., 703-431-3852; 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Panera Bread, 43670 Greenway Corp. Dr., Ashburn, email@example.com; 10:15 a.m. third Fridays, Christ the Redeemer Church, 46833 Harry F. Byrd. Hwy., Sterling, 540-338-4637. Free.
LOUDOUN COMMUNITY FATHERHOOD PROGRAM, fathers and father figures discuss the joys and challenges of fatherhood. Meets every other Saturday for two hours for four months; sponsored by Northern Virginia Family Service. Free. 571-748-2796.
LOUDOUN NURTURING PARENTING PROGRAM, how to use positive parenting techniques. Parents and children attend classes together. Call for information about new classes. Free; registration required. Call 703-771-3973, Ext. 27, or e-mail email@example.com.
NEW MOTHERS SUPPORT, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Inova Loudoun Medical Pavilion, 224 Cornwall St., Leesburg (main entrance). Babies welcome. Free. 703-858-6360.
MOTHERNET/HEALTHY FAMILIES LOUDOUN, a program that links first-time parents with medical, social and educational resources to give children a socially and physically healthy start in life. Family support workers meet with participants in homes. English-Spanish translation provided. 703-444-4477, Ext. 217 or www.inmed.org.
NEW MOTHERS SUPPORT, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Fauquier Hospital Family Birthing Center, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. Free. 540-316-3588.
ONLINE CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION PROGRAM, Inova Loudoun Hospital's Web-based program uses animated illustrations, videos, and interactive activities to guide users through the basics of childbirth, breast feeding and caring for newborns. After registering, participants will receive a Web link and access code to begin the class and will have 90 days to complete it. 703-858-6360 or www.thebirthinginn.org/classes.
PARENTING ALONE GROUP, 5:30-6:30 p.m. second Thursdays, Inova Loudoun Hospital, Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Pkwy., Suite 100, Leesburg. For parents who have lost a spouse or partner to cancer while raising school-age children. 703-698-2536 or email@example.com.
PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH SUPPORT, Childbirth Solutions Resource Center, 8393 W. Main St., Marshall. Education and support on birthing options. 571-344-0438.
YOUNG PARENT SERVICES program for teenage parents, offering individual case management and weekly support group, Loudoun County Department of Family Social Services, 52 Sycolin Rd., Leesburg. Call for times. 703-771-5375.
DIABETES SUPPORT, 11 a.m. second Thursdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 102 North St. NW. 703-737-8039.
INOVA LOUDOUN MOBILE VAN, 9:30 a.m.-noon second and fourth Tuesdays, Senior Center at Cascades, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling, 703-430-2397; 9:30 a.m.-noon first Wednesdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 102 North St. NW. Blood pressure and glucose testing, as well as other medical services. 703-737-8039.
EYE CARE, 1-2 p.m. second Wednesdays, Senior Center at Cascades, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. Lens Crafters staff members will clean glasses and make minor repairs. Free. 703-430-2397.
TAI CHI, 11 a.m. Mondays, Leesburg Senior Center, 102 North St. NW. Stretching and strengthening movements. Free. 703-737-8039.
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT, age 55 and older, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 102 North St. NW. Free weights, muscle charts, treadmills, bikes and a cardio-glide. Staff instruction provided. Free. 703-737-8039.
LAUGH YOGA FOR SENIORS, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 102 North St. NW. Improve flexibility and balance. Free. 703-737-8039.
LOUDOUN ADULT DAY CENTERS, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays in Leesburg, 703-771-5334; Purcellville, 571-258-3402; and Ashburn-Sterling, 571-258-3232. County adult day centers for seniors with physical limitations or memory loss. Provides a safe and social environment, therapeutic activities, individualized care, respite for caregivers and limited transportation. Sliding-scale fees.
STRETCH AND TONE, 12:30 p.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. Thursdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 102 North St. NW. Use bands and hand weights for overall fitness, led by Mary. Free. 703-737-8039.
AL-ANON SERVICE CENTER OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA, a volunteer is on 24-hour duty with information for spouses, family members and friends of problem drinkers. 703-534-4357, 877-339-8350. 8 p.m. Mondays, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 125 W. Washington St., Middleburg, 540-554-2747; 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, St. James Episcopal Church, 14 Cornwall St. NW, Leesburg, 877-339-8350; 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains, 800-344-2666; 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Warrenton Church of Christ, Route 29 N., 540-347-7448; and 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, Warrenton Presbyterian Church, 91 Main St., 800-344-2666.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, various meeting times and locations in Loudoun. 800-208-8649, 703-876-6166 or www.nvintergroup.org.
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT, 12:30-1:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, Carver Adult Day Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. 571-358-3402.
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT, 10-11 a.m. first Thursdays, Spring Arbor Assisted Living, 237 Fairview St. NW, Leesburg. Free. 540-338-6520.
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT, 7-8:30 p.m. second Mondays, Galilee United Methodist Church, 45425 Winding Rd., Sterling. For those caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. 703-430-9229 or www.galileeumc.org.
AUTISM SUPPORT, 7-9 p.m. second Thursdays. For parents of autistic children. Call for location. 703-722-2383.
AUTOIMMUNE SUPPORT, 6:30-7:30 p.m. last Thursdays (no meeting in December), Jackson Building, 209 Gibson St., Leesburg. email@example.com.
BEREAVED PARENT SUPPORT, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. One-on-one counseling with Jo Ballengee is available. Free. 540-349-5814, www.scsm.tv.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT, 7-8 p.m. fourth Tuesdays, Fauquier Hospital Tower, Chestnut Room, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. 540-349-
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT, 5:30-6:30 p.m. fourth Mondays, Inova Loudoun Hospital Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Pkwy., Suite 100, Leesburg. For those with new diagnoses or starting treatment. Register if attending for the first time. Free. 703-858-8857.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT, 6:30-8 p.m. fourth Mondays, Inova Loudoun Hospital Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Pkwy., Suite 100, Leesburg. For those finished treatment or who have a recurrence or metastatic breast cancer. Register if attending for the first time. Free. 703-858-8857.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT ASSISTANCE FUND, Loudoun County residents who have been diagnosed or have undergone treatment within the past 12 months are eligible to apply for financial assistance. Areas included are wigs, bras, puffs and prostheses, mammograms and medical bills, purchase of food items and help with utilities, rent or mortgage and transportation costs. The Pink Assistance Fund has been established by the Loudoun Breast Health Network. www.lbhn.org.
CANCER SUPPORT, for patients and their families and friends, 7-8 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Ashburn Presbyterian Church, Room 202, 20962 Ashburn Rd. www.ashburnpresbyterian.org. or 703-729-2012.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT, 6 p.m. third Tuesdays, Loudoun Senior Center at Cascades, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. Senior center members, free; nonmembers, $2. 703-430-2397.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT AND RESOURCE GROUP, 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays (no meeting on first Wednesdays), Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv.
CARING FOR AGING PARENTS, support group, 7:30 p.m. fourth Wednesdays, Family Focus Counseling Service, 20-B John Marshall St., Warrenton. Confidential. 540-349-4537.
CHADD PARENTS SUPPORT, 3 p.m. fourth Sundays, KinderCare, 44051 Ashburn Village Shopping Plaza. For parents of children with ADD/ADHD. email@example.com.
CHRONIC ILLNESS SUPPORT, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Fauquier Hospital Bistro on the Hill restaurant (wheelchair-accessible), 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. Sponsored by the Spiritual Care Support Ministries. 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv.
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION, 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. Support for those discouraged from illness, bereavement, caregiving or a loved one in the military. Free. 540-349-5814.
CREATING AND CONNECTING, two-hour art therapy and relaxation workshop for cancer patients, 12:30-2:30 p.m. every other month. Inova Loudoun Hospital Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Pkwy., Suite 100, Leesburg. Call for dates. 703-858-8850.
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS, for parents who have experienced the death of a child, 7:30 p.m. first Wednesdays, St. James Episcopal Church, 14 Cornwall St. NW, Leesburg. 540-882-9707.
DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE OF WESTERN LOUDOUN, 3 p.m. Saturdays, Purcellville Library, 220 E. Main St., Carruthers Room. Free. 703-431-7160 or email@example.com.
DIVORCE CARE SUPPORT, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. Video seminar series for people experiencing the hurt of divorce or separation. Free. 540-349-5814 .
DROP-IN GRIEF SUPPORT, for those coping with a death, 1-2 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, Capital Hospice, Loudoun office, 209 Gibson St. NW, Suite 202, Leesburg. Free. 703-777-7866.
GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER YOUTH AND PARENT SUPPORT, 4-6 p.m. fourth Sundays, Unitarian Universalist Church, 22135 Davis Dr., Sterling. The group is in partnership with Metro D C PFLAG. 703-328-6518.
GRIEF SUPPORT, sponsored by Hospice Support of Fauquier County. Individual counseling available; open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. 3:30-5 p.m. first and third Thursdays, Hospice Support Office, 42 N. Fifth St., Warrenton. Free; registration required. 540-347-5922 or email@example.com.
GRIEFSHARE, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays and 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. Nondenominational seminar and support group for people who are grieving. Free. 540-349-5814.
GRIEF SUPPORT, 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. Free. 540-349-5814.
HOSPICE SUPPORT, a free medical-equipment loan facility for Fauquier County residents. Especially needed are donations of wheelchairs, bedside commodes, rolling walkers, electric hospital beds, shower benches and chairs, adult diapers, lift chairs, Ensure and hospital bed mattresses. 540-347-5922.
LOUDOUN CHADD SUPPORT, led by the group Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, 7 p.m. third Thursdays, Leesburg Town Hall, lower-level conference room, 25 W. Market St. Free. 703-669-2445.
LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER, for women undergoing or emerging from cancer treatment, 6:45-9 p.m., meets every other month, Inova Loudoun Hospital Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Pkwy., Suite 100, Leesburg. Call for dates. Free. 703-776-2820.
LYME DISEASE SUPPORT, 7 p.m. third Thursdays, Warrenton Church of Christ, 6398 Lee Hwy. access road, Warrenton. Free. www.lym ebattle.blogspot.com, email@example.com .
LYME DISEASE SUPPORT, 3-5 p.m. last Sundays, Cornwall Medical Pavilion Building, community meeting room, 224-D Cornwall St., Leesburg. email@example.com.
LYME DISEASE SUPPORT, 7 p.m. second Thursdays, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 37018 Glendale St., Purcellville. Free. firstname.lastname@example.com.
MADD LOUDOUN VICTIM SUPPORT, 7:30 p.m. third Wednesdays, 210 Wirt St., Leesburg. For families and significant others who have been affected by drunken-driving crashes. 540-338-6491.
MAN-TO-MAN CANCER SUPPORT, sponsored by Loudoun Cancer Care Center, for prostate cancer patients and their families, 6:30-8 p.m. second Tuesdays, Loudoun Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. Free. 703-858-8857 or karen.arche firstname.lastname@example.com .
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT, 2-4 p.m. last Sundays, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls, 703-771-4256; 10-11:30 a.m. fourth Saturdays, 540-937-3808. Location alternates monthly between Fauquier Hospital and Culpeper Memorial Hospital.
NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP, "Serenity Thursdays," a twelve-step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted person. 7 p.m. Thursdays, Leesburg Presbyterian Church, 207 W. Market St. Free. www.nar-anon.org.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS, weekly meetings in Leesburg, Round Hill, Chantilly, Sterling and Reston. Times and locations: 800-543-4670 or www.dcana.org.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS, 12-step program for those with eating disorders. For locations and times, 505-891-2664, firstname.lastname@example.com, www.oa.org/allaboutmeetings.htm.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Leeds Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 4332 Leeds Manor Rd., Hume, 540-542-7688; 7:30 p.m. Mondays, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 37018 Glendale St., Purcellville, 703-823-6682; 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Leesburg Presbyterian Church, 207 W. Market St., 703-823-6682; 11:30 a.m. Fridays, Leesburg United Methodist Church, 107 W. Market St., use single-door entrance to the left of the double-door entrance to the sanctuary and follow sign to the parlor on the second floor, 703-443-9144; 5:30 p.m. Sundays, Ashburn Presbyterian Church, 20962 Ashburn Rd., 571-340-2546; 9 a.m. Saturdays, Leesburg United Methodist Church, 107 W. Market St., use the single-door entrance to the left of the double-door entrance to the sanctuary. Follow sign to the parlor on the second floor, 540-751-0685.
PARENT DISCUSSION GROUP, Arc of Loudoun, 7 p.m. second Thursdays. Discussions cover topics pertaining to care for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Call for location. 703-777-1939.
PARKINSON'S SUPPORT, 1:30-3 p.m. first Tuesdays, Ashburn location. Open to anyone with Parkinson's disease, family members and caregivers. Information: 703-404-5563.
PARKINSON'S SUPPORT, 6-7:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays, Senior Center at Cascades, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. Open to anyone with Parkinson's disease, family members, caregivers and loved ones. $1, drop-in. 703-724-9338.
REACH TO RECOVERY, home-visit program for mastectomy and lumpectomy patients, sponsored by the American Cancer Society; temporary prostheses, exercise instruction and encouragement. Free. 703-938-5550.
SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS, 12-step program of recovery for those who want to stop self-destructive sexual behavior. 703-866-6929.
SEXUAL ASSAULT AND INCEST SURVIVORS GROUP COUNSELING, all services provided by Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice and Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter are free and confidential. 703-771-
SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS EMPOWERMENT SUPPORT, sponsored by Sexual Assault Victims Volunteer Initiative, Mondays. Child care available with 48-hour notice. Call for times and locations. Free. 540-349-7720.
SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP, 6:30-8 p.m. third Tuesdays, Inova Loudoun Hospital Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Pkwy., Suite 100, Leesburg. Cancer patie nts, family members and friends. Learn about using spiritual resources to cope with cancer. 703-858-8850.
STROKE SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS SUPPORT, 11 a.m.-noon second Wednesdays, Inova Loudoun Hospital, 44045 Riverside Pkwy., Leesburg, second-floor Patient Education Room. Free. firstname.lastname@example.com.
WIDOW AND WIDOWERS SUPPORT, 11 a.m. third Mondays, Leesburg Senior Center, 102 North St. NW. Free. 703-737-8039.
WOMEN'S SUPPORT, sponsored by Services to Abused Families, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Confidential location. Free. 540-825-8876.
WOMEN'S CANCER SUPPORT, Woman to Woman, 6:30-8 p.m. first Wednesdays, Inova Loudoun Hospital Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Pkwy., Suite 100, Leesburg. Registration required. 703-858-8850.
CHOLESTEROL SCREENINGS, 6 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays, Fauquier Health LIFE Center, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. Registration required. $35. 540-316-2640.
EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPLIES, Loudoun residents who are in need can receive a free three-day supply of groceries. Supplies are distributed Mondays to Saturdays by Loudoun Interfaith Relief. 703-777-5911 or www.interfaithrelief.org.
FAUQUIER FREE WALK-IN MEDICAL CLINIC, patients must call between 12:30 and 1 p.m. Thursdays to register for the clinic, which begins at 5:30 p.m. Patients are also seen by appointment Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Fauquier and Rappahannock residents only. Bring proof of address for the first visit. Patients cannot have Medicaid, Medicare or private health insurance. Call 540-347-0394 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays or Thursdays.
GAMERS UNION FOR TEENS WITH ASPERGER'S, for ages 12 to 21, accompanied by a caregiver, 6 p.m. second Tuesdays, Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd., Leesburg. Provides an opportunity for teens to interact with others through gaming while their caregivers meet for friendship and networking. Free. To register, call 703-777-0323.
HERITAGE HALL FAMILY COUNCIL, 5-6 p.m. second Mondays, Heritage Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center conference room, 122 Morven Park Rd., Leesburg. Promotes and protects residents' rights in nursing homes. Friends and family members are welcome to attend. Free. 540-882-3385.
MOTOR SKILL SCREENINGS, birth to 21 months, first Thursdays, Blue Ridge Speech and Hearing Center, 19465 Deerfield Ave., Suite 201, Lansdowne. Find out whether a child's fine and gross motor skills are in normal developmental ranges. Call for an appointment. Free. 703-858-7620.
NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN, call to receive help in resolving complaints made by or for residents of long-term-care facilities. 703-324-5861.
REIKI SESSIO NS, 6:45-8 p.m. fourth Thursdays, Inova Loudoun Hosp ital Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Pkwy., Suite 100, Leesburg. A program for cancer patients that aims to recharge and balance the body's energy. Free, registration required. 703-858-8857.
ROAD TO RECOVERY, for cancer patients who need transportation to treatment appointments. Free. 703-938-5550.
SPEECH-LANGUAGE SCREENINGS, for ages 3 and older, first Thursdays, Blue Ridge Speech and Hearing Center, 19465 Deerfield Ave., Suite 201, Lansdowne. Call for appointment. Free. 703-858-7620.
TREE OF LIFE FOOD PANTRY, serving western Loudoun. Food deliveries are made Wednesdays and Saturdays. Information: 703-554-3595.
E-mail: email@example.com
Fax: 703-777-8437
Mail: Loudoun Extra,
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[HowTo] Update game definition files manually
This guide will help you to manully update game definition files (ie: BF4.def) when new maps and weapons are released for Procon supported games.
Usually when the game developer releases a game patch, Procon needs an updated 'definition file' to make sure new maps and weapons are known to Procon.
On 'patch day' it may take up to several hours for us to publish these updated files to the auto-updater function of Procon, so here is the guide how to manually update these config / definition files.
- Stop your Layer (if you use a layer) and / or Procon client.
- On both the Procon Layer & Procon client you have to be sure that the auto-update function has been disabled. You can set that in the procon.cfg file. Look for these lines:
procon.private.options.autoCheckDownloadUpdates False procon.private.options.autoApplyUpdates False procon.private.options.autoCheckGameConfigsForUpdates True
- Download the latest definition file (ie: BF4.def) from the Github link you have been supplied with by Procon Staff. These links are always published in the corresponding "Game Server Patches topics".
- When using FTP: Upload this definition file to your Procon Layer to the \Procon\Configs folder.
Make sure you transfer this file in text-mode.
When having access to remote desktop to your Layer: You can copy the contents of the new definition file and paste it into the existing one on your layer. Make sure you copy everything and overwrite everything.
Also overwrite the definition file in your Procon client
- You can now start your Procon Layer and / or Procon client again and you should be able to see the new maps.

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FreeBSD CVSweb Project
What is CVSweb?
CVSweb is a WWW interface for CVS repositories with which you can browse a file hierarchy on your browser to view each file's revision history in a very handy manner.
CVSweb was originally written by Bill Fenner for the FreeBSD Project, and instantly won great popularity among software developers for its usability.
Please note that CVSweb is no longer maintained, and is no longer in use within the FreeBSD Project. There may be unpatched security issues with the code available on this page. The information and files available here are retained for historical interest only; we can not recommend anybody use the code available here without an understanding that any security issues discovered will not be fixed.
FreeBSD-CVSweb, formerly known as knu-CVSweb, is an enhanced version of CVSweb based on Henner Zeller's CVSweb, which is an extended version of the original CVSweb. Akinori MUSHA made numerous cleanups, bug-fixes, security enhancements and feature improvements over the version and brought it back where it was born. Ville Skyttä continued that work; the project was most recently maintained by Jonathan Noack.
FreeBSD-CVSweb is freely available under the terms of The BSD License. It is currently used by such projects as NetBSD, OpenBSD and DragonFlyBSD.
Download the tarball from the following sites. The latest stable release is 3.0.6 (released 2005-09-25), see the NEWS and ChangeLog files within the tarball for changes.
- ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/ports/local-distfiles/scop/
- https://people.FreeBSD.org/~scop/cvsweb/
- See the FreeBSD FTP Sites document for information about mirror sites.
Legacy versions are also available from the above distribution directories. Upgrading to 3.x is recommended, but if you're stuck with Perl older than 5.6, use a 2.0.x version instead.
A number of operating system distributions contain a pre-packaged FreeBSD-CVSweb:
- FreeBSD port (devel/cvsweb3 has 3.x, devel/cvsweb 2.x)
- NetBSD package (www/cvsweb)
- OpenBSD port (devel/cvsweb)
- Debian GNU/Linux (testing and unstable)
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As a frequent traveler, I can understand the outrage over new TSA security procedures. A "choice" between an ultra-revealing body scan, a scandalously intrusive pat-down, or not traveling by air, ever, is no choice at all. And for those of us who travel internationally, the frustration is compounded by the knowledge that other countries use less invasive and, often, smarter approaches. Given the effective alternatives that seem to be available, law professor Jeffrey Rosen and others may be correct in arguing that the new TSA policy violates the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.
Still, I'm reserving my outrage for a situation that involves greater intrusion and even less choice. Just last month, an expert report released by the Center for Constitutional Rights found that the New York Police Department has stopped and frisked tens of thousands of New Yorkers without legal justification, and that the victims of these illegal searches are overwhelmingly Black and Latino.
The study analyzed six years of the NYPD's own data, controlling for factors like neighborhood crime rates, social conditions, and allocation of police resources. Among its findings:
– Nearly half of all documented stops were explained by the vague justification "furtive movements," while only 15% cited "fits relevant description."
– Controlling for other relevant factors, race emerged as the main factor determining NYPD stops.
– Blacks and Latinos are more likely to be stopped than Whites, even in areas with low crime rates, where populations are diverse or mostly White.
– Nearly 150,000 stops over a six-year period were facially unconstitutional and without legal justification.
– Less than 6% of all stops led to arrests—a "hit rate" that is lower than for random check points. And the rate of gun seizures is almost zero.
If you've ever been stopped and frisked by the police, you know that the stress, rough treatment, and potential for catastrophe can make the new airport pat-downs feel like a trip to the spa. And, according to the Center for Constitutional Rights, Black and Latino New Yorkers were more likely to have force used against them, and more likely to be arrested rather than issued a summons as compared with White suspects accused of the same crimes.
While the new TSA procedures have been decried by politicians in oversight hearings and speeches, there's been mostly deafening silence from political leaders on the NYPD search allegations. I suppose that's not surprising. But maybe the firestorm over scanners and pat-downs can lead to greater empathy over racial profiling and unjustified police stops that happen all too often around the country. Maybe.


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ERIE, Pa. (AP) - A black Ohio trucker has settled his lawsuit against a roadside Burger King franchise in northwestern Pennsylvania where he says a white employee spit on his Whopper Jr. in 2008.
Glenn Goodwin, of Cleveland, filed the civil rights lawsuit against Fast Food Enterprises, which operates the restaurant along Interstate 90 in Fairview.
The Erie Times-News (http://bit.ly/ZofxvT ) first reported the settlement Friday. Attorneys for both sides declined to comment, citing a confidentiality agreement.
Defense attorneys had argued there's no proof of the spitting or that the worker was motivated by racial prejudice if it occurred.
A federal judge last year refused to dismiss the lawsuit. State police found saliva in the burger but didn't charge anyone because it was thrown away without a DNA test
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What I Doseeking social development, with justice through scholarship and activism
Research Professor of Social Development, Arizona Research Laboratories, University of Arizona
Lawmaker, elected 2 terms to the Arizona House of Representatives (2003-2006)
President, International Network on Displacement and Resettlement www.displacement.net
Applied anthropologist. Past-President, The Society for Applied Anthropology
The Sol Tax Award 2014
The Sol Tax Distinguished Service Award is presented annually by the Society for Applied Anthropology in recognition of long-term and truly distinguished service to Society. Ted was specifically recognized for his professional service, his lifelong contributions to involuntary resettlement theory, his high ethical standards as a human rights advocate, and his political pragmatism.read more
RecognitionsChange how, not simply who governs.
2011 National Anti-Corruption Awardee
Ted was awarded one of two national Anti-Corruption Awards for his work attempts to change Arizona on writing the initial draft of the Arizona Top 2 Primary (Open Elections/Open Government) Initiative, a change in elections that may structurally check the out of control hyper-partisanship in the US Congress.read more
Learn moreExplore Ted's Innovative Work
Professionally, Ted and Carmen continues with this attempt to avoid and mitigate the impact on millions of people worldwide who face needless impoverishment by being in the pathway of development projects. Their internationally recognized theory of Routine and Dissonant Culture explains the psycho-social and cultural disruptions facing the displaced.
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Monday night's episode of "The Voice" seemed to be make-or-break for many of the contestants, and with the semi-finals upon us, and just three episodes to go, the clear winners are finally breaking free from the pack. The rest? Well … let's just say I had some pretty visceral reactions to the remaining eight contestants.
How This Works Now: Audience votes and coaches scores now, finally, have equal weight. At the close of Monday's show, scores from Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton were written down, to be revealed with the audience votes Tuesday. Votes get a certain percentage, coach scores get a certain percentage, and the contestants with the highest score from each team move on to the finals.
Team Adam
Tony Lucca: The Heavy's "How You Like Me Now?"
Tony said he's realized now, the show isn't just about the "voice," it's about have the right song at the right moment. The Britney Spears cover last round was the song for that moment, and this moment was something else entirely. I think Adam wants to prove Tony's versatility, because gone was the guitar, gone was the hat, and — oh my, God — Tony was wearing a suit. He was slick, he was smooth, he was show-stopping.
Katrina Parker: The Fugees's "Killing Me Softly"
Remember how I said it was finally clear which contestants should stay and which should go? Katrina needs to go. Katrina is phenomenal when it comes to covering songs, but she doesn't bring anything new to them; there's nothing unique in her performances — there's no her in her songs. And giving her a Lauryn Hill song? She couldn't carry it.
Team Blake
Erin Willett: David Guetta's "Without You"
Many people cried Monday night. Erin was one of them; she put everything she had into her rendition of "Without You," and it packed an emotional punch. Blake said it could very well be her "breakout moment" on the show," and while I don't think I would go that far, I was floored by how emotionally invested I did become during her song. But if I have to pick between the remaining contestants on Team Blake, I'd have to go with …
Jermaine Paul: Journey's "Open Arms"
I'm surprised by my sudden change of heart as anyone; I hadn't been a real Jermaine fan till this performance. I blame the song choice. But with this powerhouse, dynamo of a song, Jermaine set himself miles ahead of the competition. Maybe it was his time as a back-up singer that kept him under my radar, just through the sheer nature of what it means to be a back-up singer. I'm betting he's the man to beat.
Team Christina
Chris Mann: "Ave Maria"
Just, wow. This man was born to sing this song, and it was so refreshing to see him placed back in his element, especially after Christina worked so hard to get him out of his comfort zone in the past weeks. This is how Chris came into the show, and if he has to go, it's how he should leave the show, too. But, I want him to stay, because that would mean we would finally get to say goodbye to …
Lindsey Paveo: Bon Iver's "Skinny Love"
This was the final nail in Lindsey's coffin for me. A cursory glance at Twitter indicates much of the American public enjoyed her sanitized, stilted cover of the "Skinny Love," and if that's the case, America is dumb as a rock. "I love this song," Christina said. "People connect with this song; it's a special thing, and people see you as a special thing." It is a special song. I can list you one-and-a-half-dozen pleasant moments I have associated with this song over the years, but Lindsey is not a special performer. Can we please, please realize that?
Team Cee Lo
Jamar Rogers: "If You Don't Know Me By Now"
Jamar wanted to bring something new to this classic R&B song, changes like adding a healthy dose of electronica that Cee Lo at first called peculiar, but I found it awesome right from the get-go. It was good to see Jamar get back to his element as well, especially after the lack-luster Bon Jovi cover last round. He was back on his A-game, the song was fresh, his voice was smooth, and Jamar, I hope, makes it to the final four.
Juliet Simms: James Brown's "It's Man's World"
Damn. Where did this girl come from? Why have I only recently started paying attention to her? This was the perfect song for Juliet tonight, and she offered up a dynamic performance. Her voice, how strong and vulnerable it is at the same time, always surprises me, and I want to keep on being surprised by her. Team Cee Lo is the only draw for me this week.
Group Performances: With so few performers remaining, the group songs were finally able to showcase each contestants individual talents. Teams Adam and Cee Lo took on The Killers's "All These Things That I've Done" — the standout here was Juliet, and in contrast, Katrina just fell flat. She seemed so out of place, utterly lacking any stage presence. Teams Christina and Blake hit the stage with Lady Gaga's "Edge of Glory," and while every one rocked this one, Jermaine was still the standout.
Fashion Observation of the Evening: Who'd of ever thought Christina would out-Cee-Lo Cee Lo? The red glitter fan and tiara (TIARA!) made her look like a child-diva playing dress-up.
Why Blake Shelton is Awesome, Vol. 769: I usually like to pretend country music — outside of Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, and any and all Jenningses — doesn't exist. The performance of Blake's new single "Over" made me realize that I really have to stop ignoring the genre.
Can Christina PLEASE Give it a Rest? It seems her new lot in life is to be a bee in Tony Lucca's bonnet. Let's observe: She said she had cleared the song "How You Like Me Now" for her contestant, Moses (and we all know how he turned out), and if "The Voice" didn't work out, Tony and Adam could just start a Britney Spears cover band. That's not clever banter; that's catty.
What We Have to Look Forward To: "Voice" past finalists return Tuesday for performances: Vicci Martinez, Beverly McClellan, Dia Frampton and Javier Colon. And yes, we know the Bieber is performing during next week's finale, but so is Lady Antebellum, Flo Rida, and HALL & OATES.


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Why See Come From Away?
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Flying out on tour
Following well-received engagements on Broadway and its premiere city Toronto, this new hit musical based on true events will launch its first-ever national tour in Seattle in October 2018! Nominated for eight Tony Awards and nine Drama Desk gongs, this is a musical that celebrates human endurance, compassion and bravery under dreadful circumstances. Written by Canadian husband and wife team Irene Snakoff and David Hein, this surprise hit is the toast of Broadway.
What is Come From Away About?
On September 11th 2001, as the full horror of the terror attacks became apparent, the US closed its airspace, grounding thousands of passenger jets heading in, out and throughout of North America. An astonishing 38 of them were forced to land in Gander, a remote Newfoundland town with a population of just 9,000 people. The arrival of the passengers boosted those numbers to nearly 20,000.
Come From Away focuses on a single set of passengers from one flight and the Gander residents who welcomed them into their homes. Amongst this diverse set of characters is American Airlines' first female pilot, a gay couple both called Kevin, and an Egyptian chef, whose initial apprehensions about the reception he will receive proves unfounded. Weaving together all of their storylines, the show creates an affirming portrait of human connection in the most trying of circumstances.
Did You Know?
The musical gets its title from Newfoundland slang. The people of Gander refer to the passengers as "come from aways".
Additional Information
Opening night: 5 March 2019
Recommended for ages 10+. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
Run time
100 minutes, no intermission
Cast and Creative
Kevin Carolan
Harter Clingman
Nick Duckart
Chamblee Ferguson
Becky Gulsvig
Christine Toy Johnson
Julie Johnson
James Earl Jones II
Megan Mcginnis
Danielle K. Thomas
Andrew Samonsky
Emily Walton
Marika Aubrey, Jane Bunting, Michael Brian Dunn, Julie Garnye, Adam Halpin and Aaron Michael Ray
Book, Music & Lyrics by Irene Sankoff & David Hein
Directed by Christopher Ashley
Music Direction by Ian Eisendrath
Choreography by Kelly Devine
Scenic Design by Beowulf Boritt
Costume Design by Toni-Leslie
Lighting Design by James Howell Binkley
Sound Design by Gareth Owen
Best Direction of a Musical - Christopher Ashley
2017 Tony Award Nominations
Best Musical Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Jenn Colella Best Book of a Musical - Irene Sankoff and David Hein Best Original Score - Irene Sankoff and David Hein Best Lighting Design of a Musical - Howell Binkley Best Direction of a Musical - Christopher Ashley Best Choreography - Kelly Devine
Outstanding Musical Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Jenn Colella Outstanding Book of a Musical - Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Outstanding Musical Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Jenn Colella Outstanding Book of a Musical - Irene Sankoff and David Hein Outstanding Director of a Musical - Christopher Ashley Oustanding Music - Irene Sankoff and David Hein Oustanding Lyrics - Irene Sankoff and David Hein Outstanding Choreography - Kelly Devine Outstanding Orchestrations - August Eriksmoen Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical - Toni-Leslie James
What we thought
Beautiful MOVING original
Everything about this show is accessible, nothing feels forced or contrived, it is simply honest and real, and truly beautiful!
Our Broadway reviewer saw Come From Away on Broadway and had this to say about this ground-breaking production!Read full review
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Beer Bottles Madness Rules.
- Each game lasts 10 rounds
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Centaur's Bright Surface Spot Could be Crater of Fresh Ice
The unexpectedly varied surface of a wayward piece of space debris has given astronomers new insights into the characteristics and behavior of a ghostly population of faintly observed comet-like bodies that lie just beyond Pluto's orbit. While observing an object called 8405 Asbolus, a 48-mile-wide (80-kilometer-wide) chunk of ice and dust that lies between Saturn and Uranus, astronomers using the Hubble telescope were surprised to find that one side of the object looks like it has a fresh crater less than 10 million years old, exposing underlying ice that is apparently unlike any yet seen. This shows that these mysterious objects, called Centaurs, do not have a simple homogenous surface. Hubble didn't directly see the crater - the object is too small and far away - but a measure of its surface composition with its near-infrared camera shows a complex chemistry.
Centaur's Bright Surface Spot Could be Crater of Fresh Ice
Centaur's Crater
The unexpectedly varied surface of a wayward piece of space debris has given astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope new insights into the characteristics of a ghostly population of asteroid-sized bodies, called Centaur objects, which orbit the Sun and dwell in the realm of the giant planets.
While observing a 48-mile-wide (80-kilometer-wide) object called 8405 Asbolus, astronomers were surprised to find that one side of the object looks like it has a fresh crater estimated to be less than 10 million years old. This shows that these mysterious objects do not have relatively smooth surfaces, researchers say.
Hubble didn't directly see the crater - the object is too small and far away - but a spectral analysis of its surface composition shows a complex chemistry, which they believe is due to freshly exposed ice from the impact that made the young crater.
"To wildly speculate, there may have been an impact that heated the surface and did something to the chemistry of the hydrocarbons present," says Don McCarthy of the University of Arizona (UA) Steward Observatory, in Tucson, AZ.
"The ice we detect does have some strong similarities to water ice, but in places it really doesn't match," adds lead investigator Susan D. Kern of UA. "This could be a new mixture of things we've seen before, but not in this combination." If this ice is new, McCarthy says, "one interpretation is you're suddenly looking at a different part of the early solar nebula" a big gas cloud that condensed into our solar system.
The reason the crater stands out is that surfaces of many primitive solar system bodies darken and redden when exposed to ultraviolet sunlight, solar winds of charged particles, and cosmic rays. However, unexposed interior ice remains bright.
The Arizona astronomers had a unique opportunity to observe both hemispheres of the object, as it completes a rotation every 4.5 hours (as estimated from the Hubble observation).
Comparing the infrared spectrum of the surface taken during two separate Hubble orbits, the astronomers realized that one hemisphere of the Centaur object has a "normal" spectrum that matches what had previously been observed with a ground-based telescope.
However, light reflected from the bright spot of newly exposed ice from the suspected impact site dominates the spectrum when the other hemisphere of the Centaur object rotates into view. "This leads us to believe we're seeing a more spherically shaped, dark object with a very bright crater on it."
To date, scientists have discovered a total of 21 Centaur-class bodies. These objects are considered escapees from a vast reservoir of comets beyond Pluto, called the Kuiper Belt. The Centaurs' orbits were perturbed into paths that carry them into the realm of the outer planets.
"Perhaps the event that caused the impact crater on 8405 Asbolus also knocked it out of the Kuiper belt," McCarthy suggests.
The Arizona team measured the surface composition of 8405 Asbolus on June 11, 1998, as part of a survey of 10 Centaur objects. This was done by using Hubble's Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer (NICMOS) to take near-infrared spectra.
Kern, who just earned her bachelor's degree in astronomy from UA, is lead author on a paper about to be published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters. In addition to McCarthy, co-authors include Mark W. Buie of Lowell Observatory, Robert H. Brown of the UA Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (LPL), Humberto Campins of LPL and the Research Corp., and UA astronomy professor Marcia Rieke.
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Ravens cheerleader tryouts 2012
The investment banker, the lumber salesman, the kindergarten teacher and the meteorologist all came out Saturday for the Baltimore Ravens' cheerleading tryouts for one reason: the right to bear pompoms. Read more about the tryouts and watch a video here.
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Verizon Wireless Expands its Network with Two New Cell Sites in Hudson County, New Jersey
MORRISTOWN, NJ — In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for residents and commuters in Hudson County, Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, has expanded its network with two new cell sites. The new Hudson cell sites will improve network coverage and capacity in the following areas:
- In Union City, along JFK Boulevard, between 27th and 11th Streets, and between Paterson Place and West Street.
- In Jersey City, from North Street along Route 9 to Utica Street.
The company has invested $1 billion in its New York Metro wireless network in the past three years -- $475 million last year alone - to stay ahead of the growing demand for the company's voice and data services, like two-way TXT Messaging, Picture Messaging and the new V CAST service which brings TV and other multimedia services to wireless phones over the company's high speed broadband wireless network.
Demand for Verizon Wireless services continued during the third quarter as the company added a record 1.9 million net new customers, the largest quarterly customer gain in the history of the industry. Verizon Wireless now serves 49.3 million customers nationwide.
Verizon Wireless' BroadbandAccess data network is the largest high-speed wireless broadband network in the U.S. BroadbandAccess service, now available in much of New Jersey and in more than 171 major US metro areas, provides customers with Internet access, access to corporate intranets and traditional e-mail functionality via laptop computers and personal digital assistants.
The company's investment in its wireless network also is part of Verizon Wireless' commitment to offer customers the most reliable service available in the nation. The company's 'most reliable network' claim is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women who inspired the company's national advertising campaign. The engineers conduct more than 300,000 call attempts monthly on Verizon Wireless' and other national wireless carriers' networks while traveling over 100,000 miles a month nationwide in specially equipped, company-owned quality test vehicles.*
*Editors Note: Test Man Ride-Along ProgramSpecially-equipped Verizon Wireless test vehicles simultaneously test the networks of six wireless providers using a mobile laptop computer to generate calls. If you are interested in setting up an interview or ride-along test drive with your local Verizon Wireless test man or woman, please contact Lynette Viviani at 973-283-9228.
About Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 49.3 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.####


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Dara, You ROCK!
Dara Torres and I got on the phone today, supposedly to talk about a sugar substitute she is supporting/lending her name to, but in fact it became an interesting conversation about injury, rehab, taking it slowly back into fitness, knowing your weaknesses and getting better, stronger and fitter every day.
Hanging out with Dara at the 2008 Miami South Beach Triathlon
The premise was to talk about Susta, the new, all-natural plant-based sugar substitute that has 23 essential vitamins and minerals and pro-biotics (so it's not just empty calories) that you can use as a tabletop substitute and also in cooking (that product is called Susta Bowl). Susta has 5 calories per serving and sugar about three to four times that. Plus, your insulin response to sugar is what causes your body to store these calories as fat. I should know...I've had a LOT of sugar today!
My day began when I could not do my usual workout due to time constraints, including an interview with iVillage about my new paperback, followed by a cover test, meetings, meetings and more meetings, and is going to finish with a holiday Christmas party tonight and only an hour between work and that event to run out with kids and get our tree.
The day unfolded with brownies from my mom, which were supposed to be for the staff here but I ended up eating most of them. Plus a lemon loaf from Jen in photo that beckoned me like a light to a moth. I ate about half of it. Maybe more.
Then I was on the phone with Dara. And guess what? She made me feel totally grateful for the little 2-mile run I managed today. Her knee, which had to be reconstructed, has required 18 months of rehab. Her kneecap had worn out due to running and biking and stadium stairs and jumping rope—all cross-training for her Olympic swimming career—and doctors in Massachusetts took a tiny piece of cartilage from her and grew it and then inserted it to grow more in her own knee, so she has been able to do virtually nothing but strength and stretch and a little swimming.
She had to rebuild her kicking, her stamina and her muscle tone. "I realized how atrophied my leg was when we shot pictures for my workout book," Torres said. To Dara, who is going to the Olympics one more time in 2012 in London, that was starting way back from scratch. She won silver in her 50-meter solo effort the last time out, making her one of the most decorated female swimmers in history. She has competed in five Olympiads over 24 years (1984 to 2008), won 12 medals (4 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze) and only missed winning her last Olympic sprint by a distance of a fingernail, or 0.01 second. Worth going for again.
She is known for being fit at 40 and faster at 41 and 42 than when she was a teenager. She is known for being super svelte and having the body fat of a mosquito. But what you don't know about Dara is she is real: a mom, a sister, a daughter, and a friend. She tells me that for her, backing Susta isn't about weight control.
"I'm blessed in that department, since my mom is thin and my brothers and my sister are fit and I'm pretty sensible about food and portions," she says. But for others, such as diabetics and mothers of kids who adore sweets, it's a benefit and an option.
For Dara, what is hard is that she doesn't love the swim long distances, as required by her sport. "I get in the pool and do like a 400 warm-up and that's nothing. I tell my coach, 'I'm only training for one lap!' So he knows to not give me anything too fast or hard for the first part of the main set. I'm not warmed up yet!" She confesses to getting bored easily and not wanting to do 32 100s in a row. And she has to break up even the small sets with drills. Her favorite: the fingertip drag, where you dangle your tips of your fingers on the recovery to relax. I love this, too, elbow high, gliding on your side. But I don't do this the way she does. The next thing she tells me is she thinks about a cheetah when she swims, since that animal relaxes completely on the recovery and then engages on the ground.
Her favorite workout day? "Wednesday. No doubt!" Why? "Recovery day!" That is why you love Dara. Not the fact that she is older than most competitive athletes or fitter or more resilient or that she has the discipline to come back from what for others would be a career-ending knee surgery. It's because she makes it fun. And she even makes talking about nonsugar sound sweet! I'll be rooting for her. I know you will be, too!


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The full Moon will briefly hide in Earth's shadow on the night of December 20/21 during a total lunar eclipse. When fully immersed in the shadow, the Moon will look dark gray or reddish-orange. [Tim Jones]
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Total Lunar Eclipse
For eclipse fans here in North America, the last couple of years have been duds. But the Moon and Sun get their act together tonight to create a total lunar eclipse. It's visible from all of North America and most of the eastern Pacific Ocean, including Hawaii.
The eclipse gets underway in earnest at 12:32 a.m. Central Time, when the dark inner portion of Earth's shadow first touches the lunar disk. The Moon will be completely immersed by 1:41, and will remain fully in the shadow for more than an hour.
As the Moon dives into the shadow, its face will turn dark red or gray. The color depends on the amount of particles in Earth's upper atmosphere. It also depends on the viewer's eyesight: Some people are more sensitive to low light levels, so they see more color than others do.
Lunar eclipses occur only at full Moon, but not every full Moon. That's because the Moon's orbit around Earth is tilted a bit with respect to the ecliptic -- the Sun's path across the sky. Most months, the Moon passes a little above or below the shadow, so it remains bright. But when the geometry is just right, the Moon crosses the ecliptic at the same time it's full -- as it does tonight -- creating a rare and beautiful show.
And as a bonus, the full Moon of December is the Long Night Moon -- it remains above the horizon longer than any other full Moon of the year. So whether it's bright or dark, enjoy the full Moon.
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Disorganized and Inefficient Lack of Helpful Insight
Fund: Atlanta Technology Angels
Posted by Anonymous on 2012-08-23
In the interest of providing (unsolicited) feedback to the leadership of the ATA, I am glad to have this opportunity to present my thoughts.
My company has in the past pitched to ATA, and we spent quite a bit of time getting through the system. I generally agree with the 2008 review with respect to the lack of process and technical expertise, as do those in my broad startup entrepreneur network in the SE with whom I have shared my experience.
There's much happy talk about how they "want to help", but little honest guidance is actually provided once the process gets underway. The dozens and dozens of hours spent in preparation could have been collapsed into 10 hours or less if there had been clear direction provided. There is also a missed opportunity by not connecting funded companies with those currently pitching. The use of interns who have little to no business experience contributes to the time wasting nature of working with the ATA--operations are scattered and there seems to be no knowledge management or attempt to standardize basic processes. Of course, much of the inefficiency can be chalked up to the fact that ATA is a volunteer-run organization, but this group is worse than most that I have dealt with. (Many volunteer organizations hire part time professional administrators--locally the MIT Enterprise Forum is a good example of this--query whether a good spend for ATA would be to bring one of these on board.)
Apart from the inefficiencies in the process itself, from an investor level, it seems more like a club for high net worth individuals seeking to diversify their portfolios with low risk startup opportunities, as opposed to a fully functional angel funding network upon which the local startup community can rely. Strong opinions were provided by those in the "screening" and "coaching" sessions, but those opinions were seemingly based upon personal experience, not on a consideration of how that experience could provide value to the testing and validation of my company's business model and exit potential. Those I met at the ATA were interested in applying their individual template to my company, instead of making an attempt to understand and vet the unique aspects of my company's business model that pointed (or not) to us being a strong investment opportunity. In sum, there was a decided lack of mentoring associated with the process.
I will note that I have been helped by individuals involved in the ATA and appreciate expanding my networks in this regard, so it's not all bad. But as an ROI on time and value, I would have spent my time elsewhere if I had known what a time suck the process would be even though the experience admittedly did lead to our obtaining support at an important time.
FYI: More on how others view the Atlanta angel networks, including ATA is here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stephan...PRIVATE: Members Only (997 Characters)


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Oslo is one of the wealthiest cities in Europe, thanks to the country's thriving oil industry. This is visible in its glass-covered skyscrapers, its new subway and, of course, in a whole bunch of trendy restaurants, bars and shops. This beautiful city is situated right next to the Oslo fjord and is constantly expanding and developing.
Norwegian Kroner (NOK) 1 krone = 100 øre
Police: 112
Fire Brigade: 110
Ambulance: 113
VG (Verdens Gang)
Natt & Dag
Shops are normally open Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm and Sat 10 am-4 pm. Department stores are open Mon-Fri 10 am-8 pm and Sat 9 am-6 pm.
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Roald Amundsens gate, Oslo
Opening Hours
October-April: Mon-Sun 9 am-4 pm
May-September: Mon-Sun 9 am-6 pm
+47 815 30 555
Around the fourteenth century Olso had a population of 3,000 and was the home of King Håkon V, famous for commissioning the Akershus Castle and Fortress. In 1624, the city was destroyed in a large fire. Denmark's King Christian IV rebuilt it, but renamed the city Christiania. In 1925, the name was changed back to Oslo. In the 19th century, Oslo experienced many of the same changes as other large cities across Europe. Industrialisation made its mark on the Akerselva district, and the city grew quickly.
The central parts of Oslo, around the Karl Johans Gate Boulevard and the Royal Palace, are simply referred to as Centrum, the centre. Noteworthy sights in this area are the Stortinget Parliament building and Oslo Cathedral. Akershus castle and fortress are located in the heart of the city right next to the Oslo fjord. Another big tourist attraction is Aker Brygge, right across the water from Akershus fortress. Here you can find restaurants, shopping malls, cosy promenade areas and the terminal for the Nesodden boats.
Kvadraturen is a historical area with seventeenth century Danish buildings not far from it. Trendy Grünerløkka district at Akerselva offers some of the better bars and shops. Neighbouring Grønland is known for its colourful and multicultural range. Frogner and Majorstuen, in western Oslo, are fashionable parts of the city with shops and restaurants that attract many people.
Oslo is a lively city that will never leave you bored or in dire need of things to do. There are frequently festivals and concerts all around the city. Each season has its own charm and there is just as much activity in winter time as in the summer.
Øvrevoll Galopp
The National Gallery
Munch Museum
Historical Museum
Viking Ship Museum
The Kon-Tiki Museum
The National Museum - Architecture
Norwegian Maritime Museum
Lake Sognsvann
Oslo City Hall
Tusenfryd Amusement Park
The Royal Palace
The Botanical Garden
Oslo is a exceptionally modern capital with a large variety of ethnic cuisines, fast food outlets, gourmet restaurants and classic eateries such as Theatercaféen. Prepare for high prices, for oil revenue have made Oslo into one of the world's most expensive cities.
Stortorvets Gjæstgiveri
Brasserie Sanguine
The Ekeberg Restaurant
Louise Restaurant & Bar
Palace Grill
Alex Sushi
The Great India
Trattoria Popolare
Night Hawk Diner
Bølgen & Moi Briskeby AS
Yaya's Restaurant Vika
Oslo has a teeming urban scene and enjoys a proximity to sublime landscapes; every one of the city's districts has its own characteristic mark. Hence you can easily find a cosy cafe in Oslo to rest your legs.
Café Sør
Café Skansen
Hjemme Hos Svigers
United Bakeries
Cafe Sara
Café Laundromat
Pastel de Nata
Javelin Coffee & Tea
Espresso House
Oslo has a lot of fun places to go for a night out on the town. The city's neighbourhoods have different characteristics. The central area has a lot to offer, but if you want a more relaxed evening you should head to Grünerløkka for a beer. In Grønland you can buy the cheapest beer in Oslo, while Frogner offers a more elegant atmosphere.
The Dubliner Folk Pub
The Villa
Fridays American Bar
Dattera til Hagen
Magic Ice Bar
Bar Boca
You will find everything in Oslo: shopping malls, department stores, small boutiques, shopping streets with hundreds of small shops and retailers, charming antique shops, flea markets, suppliers of exclusive international brand names and local handicraft shops. The city centre around Karl Johans gate is a pedestrian precinct with several global chains like H&M and Benetton. Larger shopping malls and department stores in the area are Oslo City, Byporten, Glassmagasinet, Steen & Strøm, Paleet and Aker Brygge.
Sunday Market at Blå
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Aker Brygge
Flea Market
Oslo City
Steen & Strøm
Bærums Verk
Norway Shop
Norway can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.
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Oslo's main airport Gardermoen is situated 50 kilometres north of the Norwegian capital. The airport coaches and high-speed trains depart regularly for central Oslo. The train takes about 20 minutes and there are two trains to choose from: the Airport Express Train (Flytoget - www.flytoget.no/flytoget_eng) and NSB – Norwegian State Railways (www.nsb.no/en/frontpage). There are also several buss to take from the airport, and one of them is Airport Express Coach (SAS Flybussen) that runs
every 20 minutes every day between the airport and city centre. (www.flybussen.no)
Taxis are represented at the airport, just head over to the taxi information desk in the arrival hall where you will get information about the fixed rates of the different taxi companies. They can also help you book a taxi, otherwise the taxi rank is just outside the arrival hall.
Car rental companies at the airport:
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Address: Gardermoen Airport, Oslo
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Phone: +47 64 81 20 00
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Sandefjord Airport Torp
Sandefjord Airport Torp is located in Sandefjord, approximately 120 kilometres south-west of Oslo city centre. Torp-Ekspressen coaches will take you to Oslo's bus terminal from the airport. (torpekspressen.no)
NSB has a train service to Oslo that runs from the train station by the name of Torp, located between Stokke and Sandefjord. There is a connected shuttle bus service between the airport and the train station that takes approx. 4 minutes.
Taxis and car rental companies are also represented at the airport.
+ 47 33 46 95 50
+ 47 33 46 42 00
Vestfold Taxisentral
+ 47 33 42 02 00
Tønsberg Taxi
+ 47 33 30 11 11
Address: Sandefjord Airport, Oslo
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Phone: +47 33 42 70 00
Website: www.torp.no
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Best time to Visit
The best time to visit Oslo is in the late spring and during the summer, as the temperatures rise and you can enjoy the numerous outdoor activities; it can still get chilly, however, so make sure to bring a jacket. Spring and summer are some of the most popular seasons to travel to Oslo, especially May to July. During this period, you will experience nearly 24 hours of daylight.
For those who are interested in winter sports, November to April are good periods to visit. In the north of the city, there are great skiing opportunities but be aware the temperatures are around freezing and the daylight hours are short.
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Public Transport
Oslo has convenient public transportation, and there are multiple options for travelling around Oslo, including buses, trams, subways, ferries, and local trains. The public transport system is operated by Ruter, and they are all part of the same ticketing and pricing system. Tickets can be purchased from Ruter's Customer Service Centre (in front of Oslo Central Station), from ticket machines at metro stations or in most Narvesen and 7Eleven stores. Single tickets can be bought on the buses and ferries, but be aware it gets more expensive than tickets bought in advance. There is also the Ruter's mobile ticket app where you can buy single, 24-hour, 7-day and 30-day tickets before boarding.
Otherwise, it is easy to get around Oslo by walking and biking due to the short distances.
Address: Jernbanetorget 1, Oslo
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Phone: +47 40 00 67 00
Website: www.ruter.no
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You can easily catch a taxi from one of Oslo's many taxi stands or call ahead to book. Do not try to hail cabs on the street, fares are more expensive from taxi stands than if you book one by telephone.
Oslo Taxi
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+47 080 00
+47 02202
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In addition to the regular post offices, many grocery stores have a postal service. Stamps are also available from most newsagents and tobacconists.
Address: Extra Sagene, Thurmanns gate 12 A, Oslo
Phone: +47 22 40 90 50
Website: www.posten.no
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There are several small and big outlets around the city. The pharmacy Vitusapotek on Jernbanetorget is open around the clock.
Vitusapotek: +47 23 35 81 00
Address: Jernbanetorget 4 B, Oslo, Norway
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The Jackson Herald was named among the nation's top weekly newspapers for 2011 by the annual National Newspaper Association's Better Newspaper Contest. The Herald was named Honorable Mention for General Excellence in its division of weekly newspapers 6,000-10,000 in circulation. It is the second time The Herald has been honored as among the nation's best weekly newspapers.
The award was presented Saturday at the NNA's annual convention held in Charleston, SC.
The Herald also won second place for best business feature story by Jana Mitcham and honorable mention for best serious column by editor Mike Buffington.
Of Mitcham's article, the judges said: " A real nice job on a kind of place that is disappearing and worthy of documentation."
Of Buffington's column about the impending removal of trees around the old Jackson County courthouse, the judges said: "Part editorial with some biting comment and criticism summed up well with the great sentence pulled out for the headline. Classic case of a watchdog not letting something slip by without due consideration."
The Banks County News, Homer, a sister publication of The Herald also won honorable mention for best editorial writing. And the Barrow Journal, Winder, another sister newspaper won four NNA awards, including first place for best sports photo, second place for best local news coverage and community service and honorable mention for best feature photo.
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SPHIS Home » Departments » Epidemiology & Population Health
About the Department
The Department of Epidemiology and Population Health seeks to identify the determinants of health, disease, disability and death in populations for the purposes of promotion, control and prevention. As a core discipline for public health, it provides much of the information necessary to develop, implement and evaluate public health intervention, policy and law. The Department of Epidemiology and Population Health offers an MPH concentration and MS and PhD degrees in Epidemiology. The department is also planning a PhD concentration in Outcomes Research.
The mission of the Department of Epidemiology and Population Health is to:
- provide the highest possible quality education and training in the philosophy, principles and practice of modern epidemiology;
- conduct innovative, interdisciplinary research on the causes and consequences of disease in populations using state-of-the-art methods;
- conduct translational research;
- help build epidemiologic capacity and infrastructure at local, state and federal levels;
- promote interdisciplinary teaching and health research within the school and across the university; and
- become recognized as a major provider of education, research and service throughout the region.


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HARTSVILLE, S.C. – The Coker baseball team will play host to the Eagles of Carson-Newman in a three-game South Atlantic Conference series on Friday (Mar. 14) and Saturday (Mar. 15). Live coverage of all three-games will be available at www.cokercobras.com.
The Cobras are coming off an impressive 28-0 victory over Claflin on Tuesday (Mar. 11). The win not only marked one of the highest run totals in Coker history, but it also gave head coach Dave Schmotzer his 600th victory at Coker.
A trio of hitters will lead the Cobras against the Eagles; Ernie Kirkwood, T.J. Giczkowski and Fico Kondla. The three seniors lead the Cobras in batting average, RBIs and extra base hits. Kirkwood is batting .375 with 17 RBIs, five triples and three doubles, while Giczkowski enters the weekend batting .368 with a home run, four doubles and 13 RBIs. Kondla comes into the series batting .343 with a homer, 14 RBIs and four doubles.
The three probable starters for the Cobras will be Alex Hernandez, Matthew Prosser and Ben Brown. Hernandez (1-3) enters the weekend with a 4.01 ERA, allowing 16 runs on 24 hits in 26.1 innings with 13 strikeouts. Prosser (3-2) has thrown 36.1 innings is season allowing 12 runs on 26 hits with 32 strikeouts and a 1.73 ERA. Brown (3-1) has a 2.67 ERA, allowing 19 runs on 33 hits in 33.2 innings with 16 strikeouts.
Carson-Newman (12-12, 7-8 SAC) heads to Hartsville for the first time ever having suffered their worst loss in nearly two seasons, 13-1, to Young Harris on Tuesday. Currently, the Eagles are in the middle of a 3-8 slump.
The Cobras and the Eagles will take the field on Friday at 2 p.m. Saturday's double-header will begin with game one at 12 p.m., followed by game two at 3 p.m.


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Grain-shuttle loader could benefit local co-ops
Staff writer
CHS, a large mid-western cooperative, and Mid-Kansas Cooperative have approved an agreement to form a limited liability company to build and operate a high-speed shuttle-train-loading facility at Canton this year.
The facility will be located on the Union Pacific rail line, two-and-a-half miles west of Canton, and will load 110-car trains bound for export terminals in the Pacific Northwest, Gulf Coast, and Mexico. On-site storage will be more than 3 million bushels.
Agri Producers Inc. manager Stan Utting is concerned the new facility could draw grain deliveries away from its local elevators, thereby reducing its receipts. Agri Producers has six locations including four in northern Marion County.
Cooperative Grain and Supply manager Lyman Adams said the facility would benefit the co-op in the long run, mainly because CG&S is a member of Team Marketing Alliance, which will handle grain-marketing services for the new facility. Agri Producers is not affiliated with TMA.
Adams said the facility will add another market to the area and could result in a slight increase in the area cash bid price.
He acknowledged the facility would impact Cooperative Grain's Canton location, lowering receipts as some of the grain is diverted to the new facility. He said the positive impact would be that grain would be kept in the area rather than being shipped to Hutchinson, Abilene, or Salina. Transportation costs will be less and there will be a quicker turnaround.
"The train-loader is exciting for TMA, and Cooperative Grain is a part of that," Adams said.
Flour mills in Newton and Wichita and soybean-processing plants in Emporia and Wichita provide markets for grains produced in the area, Adams said.
"This gives us another option," he said.
He noted that local elevators still would be needed to handle grain during harvest.
"We want to keep all the grain locally, as much as we can," he said.
Florence, Peabody, Goessel, and Burns elevators are all branches of MKC.
Dave Christiansen, chief executive officer of Mid-Kansas Co-op, agreed that any cooperative operating within the TMA will benefit from the new facility.
Christiansen said it will provide producers and all ag co-ops access to a cooperative-owned facility, a market that ended when Farmland folded 10 years ago. Construction is expected to begin soon. Christiansen hopes the facility will be completed by the 2014 wheat harvest.
A 110-car train can transport 400,000 bushels of wheat.
CHS is owned by farmers, ranchers, and cooperatives. It distributes energy, crop nutrients, livestock feed, grain, food, and food ingredients worldwide.
CHS also operates petroleum refineries and pipelines, including the NCRA refinery at McPherson, through which it markets Cenex-brand refined fuels, lubricants, and propane.
Agri Producers and Cooperative Grain, as well as Mid-Kansas Coop, are CHS stockholders.


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Richard Brown, who last week published a report into the future of rail franchising, warned lower pay and the limitations of working in the civil service will make it difficult for the Government to recruit skilled staff from the private sector.
The Department of Transport has been told to strengthen its teams working on multi-billion pound rail contracts after it bungled the competition for the West Coast franchise last year - at a £55m cost to the taxpayer.
Mr Brown told the Commons Transport Select Committee there were plenty of experts within the rail industry with experience of dealing with complex rail franchises. However, persuading those individuals to enter the civil service wouldn't be easy, he suggested.
"I think there is a particular challenge for the department [of Transport], as there would be for any other government department, in getting those sorts of people to come and work within a civil service structure," Mr Brown said.
"They [the DfT] will have to take some difficult decisions about terms and conditions and pay, and give reassurances they will be given the headroom to actually deliver what the government want."
Mr Brown was asked by the Transport Secretary, Patrick McLoughlin, to review how major contracts to run Britain's railways should be handled, following the discovery of "significant errors" in the way the DfT managed the franchise competition for the West Coast Main Line.
The Eurostar chairman concluded the "quickest and simplest" way to resolve the crisis would be to leave responsibility with the DfT, despite calls for the creation of an arms-length body that could circumvent some of the pay restrictions within the civil service.
Mr Brown stressed to MPs on Tuesday that there is no need for a complete overhaul of the system.
"There is no need to go down the road of restructuring the industry," he said.
The Transport Secretary is shortly expected to announce how the Government intends to proceed with the three rail franchise competitions suspended in the wake of the West Coast debacle, which cover Great Western, Thameslink and Essex Thameside train services.
Mr Brown said he expects train companies to be asked for far more risk capital in future to insure against the possibility of defaulting on a franchise.
However, he said the Government must tolerate the fact there will always be a risk train companies could hand back the keys to a franchise. This happened in 2009 when National Express said it could no longer afford to run the East Coast Main Line.
"You have to accept that happens because the cost of insuring that will never happen…is an uneconomic cost," Mr Brown said.
He added: "If you are asking private sector bidders to bid, the nature of the private sector is that from time to time you do get failures."


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TACOMA, Wash. – Is it okay to tell an Irish joke if you are Irish? Is it morally right to laugh at an Irish joke, even if you are not part of the clan? For that matter, is it possible you found the joke funny because it overstepped the line?
We all have been in that uncomfortable space where we laugh, then wonder, and then move on. Philosophers, famously, do not move on. They ask questions, examine unexpected points of view, explore the logic, and make their argument.
Noël Carroll, distinguished professor of philosophy at City University of New York and author of the upcoming book Humour: A Very Short Introduction, will address this question of humor and how it relates to our moral values in a free lecture at University of Puget Sound. His talk, Humor and Morality, will be held on Friday, April 26 in Trimble Forum, Trimble Hall, on campus and will run from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Audience members have an opportunity to ask questions and comment.
The free public lecture will be the keynote address at Puget Sound's Undergraduate Philosophy Conference, running April 26–27. More details about the conference are available on the conference website.
Noël Carroll, the author of numerous books and articles, is a leading voice in the contemporary philosophy of film, art, and history. He has tackled his exploration of humor with the same appetite and objectivity that made him an influence in the arenas of art and film.
In his upcoming talk, Carroll will consider the question of whether humor is actually amoral—that is, not to be judged by the criteria of morality—and no one should take offence at something said in jest. As the Rationally Speaking blog explained this question: Could it be that "jokes have no moral content of their own, and that applying ethical reasoning to humor is … something akin to asking about the typical smell of triangles?"
Carroll will cover the morality of self-effacing jokes and what laughter may say about those who share in a joke. He'll also examine whether the fact that a joke may be offensive is one of the very elements that makes it funny. These are interesting questions. Expect an interesting lecture.
The philosopher's most recent book, to be released this fall, is Humour: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford University Press, September 2013). Other important works include The Philosophy of Motion Pictures (2008), The Philosophy of Horror, or Paradoxes of the Heart (1990), and Philosophy of Art: A Contemporary Introduction (1999).
Carroll, who holds doctoral degrees in both cinema studies and philosophy, had an earlier career as a journalist. He has authored five documentaries and has research interests in areas including aesthetics, ethics, social and cultural history, the philosophy of literature, and the philosophy of emotions. He is a former president of the American Society for Aesthetics.
For more about the Undergraduate Philosophy Conference visit: https://www.pugetsound.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/undergraduate/philosophy/philosophyconference/
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Photos on page: Top right: George Carlin, irreverent American comedian in New Jersey 2008; Above left: Noël Carrol; Above right: Humour, A Very Short Introduction, out September 2013.
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Winter in the United States may have come in quietly in 2012, and while weather forecasters can predict the weather, they cannot give long-term outlooks that offer absolute certainty. This is where snowfall futures and options come in.
The contracts launched in 2006 largely as a risk-management tool, with input from brokers responding to the needs of municipalities. Snowfall Index Binary options, the most customizable part of the product, were launched in 2009.
September to December is prime time in trade of the snowfall contracts, as this is when most market participants take their positions based on the long-range expectations of weather forecasters. But clients think about snow all year long, contacting financial firms that deal in hedging weather risks mid-summer to early fall to get some quotations for winter. They later come back and tell firms what they need.
This year, the 2012 National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) U.S. Winter Outlook (December through February) looks for warmer-than-average temperatures in much of Texas, northward through the Central and Northern Plains and westward across the Southwest, the Northern Rockies, and eastern Washington, Oregon and California, as well as the northern two-thirds of Alaska.
The outlook looks for cooler-than-average temperatures in Hawaii and in most of Florida, excluding the panhandle.
The rest of the country falls into the "equal chance" category, meaning these areas have an equal chance for above-, near-, or below-normal temperatures and/or precipitation.
The seasonal outlook, however, doesn't project where and when snow storms may hit or provide total seasonal snowfall accumulations. Snow forecasts are dependent upon the strength and track of winter storms, which are generally not predictable more than a week in advance.
Snow futures contracts are similar to an insurance policy, paying out a set amount of money for every inch over or under, depending on which contract is used.
The snowfall product suite includes six different contracts in 10 locations. The CME Snowfall Index provides average monthly snowfall information for designated cities in the United States. People who wish to trade snowfall futures or options determine what amount of snowfall would be detrimental to their businesses and take futures or options positions based on that determination.
As weather patterns have grown more historically uncharacteristic, the profile of the contracts has risen. ""The contracts have received more exposure in the last couple of years, and we've seen interest ranging from municipalities to snow removal companies, ski resorts, outdoor equipment suppliers and salt companies," says Heidi Centola, manager, weather and alternative investment products for CME Group.
Protection from Unexpected Snowfall Levels
State and local governments, tourism and other industries are impacted by the snow. The contracts thus far have probably gained the most traction among snowplow companies, salt suppliers and property managers.
Jeff Hodgson, founder of Chicago Weather Brokerage, a firm that provides solutions to help hedge against the financial consequences of unexpected winter conditions, says his company tends to use the binary options contracts as they are easier to quantify. Binary snowfall options give the holder a fixed-dollar payout when exercised. If expiration occurs without the option being exercised, the losses are limited to the amount paid for the binary option.
Hodgson started his career at Merrill Lynch, where a client talked with him about a wish to protect his business from risks associated with unexpected snowfall levels. The conversation was the impetus for the formation of Chicago Weather Brokerage.
Hodgson says some users of the contracts, including snow removal and salt companies, view the contracts as a big competitive tool that they can use to their advantage. Trading snow futures and options through the exchange with a clearinghouse eliminates counterparty risk.
According to Hodgson, before these contracts came along, many of the product users would naturally hedge to prepare for snowy conditions. The models used would be "pay for push" or an "all-inclusive" model.
Pay for push means an entity such as a snow shoveling company or salt contractor would charge each time they go out. The more it snows, the better the contractor would do and the more it would cost the customer. With the advent of snowfall futures and options, contractors can be buyers of snowfall put options that pay out in a light winter to protect their lost revenue.
In an all-inclusive model, the client pays a fixed fee for the entire season, regardless of how much or little it snows. In a strong year, the client could save money and in a light winter, the contractor does well since they collected a lot of revenue but didn't have to perform a commensurate amount of services (i.e. plowing, salting, etc.) at the property. Here, a contractor could buy call options that pay-out in a high snowfall season to offset the higher expenses incurred by additional plowings at the property they may not have budgeted for within their all-inclusive contract.
"It's all about stabilizing the cash flows and earnings," says CME's Centola.
While the learning curve is "definitely steep," says Hodgson, just as agricultural futures and options have become more developed, it's expected that the snowfall futures will also become a more complex and used market.
Indeed, at CME Group in 2011, more than $9.2 billion in weather contracts were traded. According to the Weather Risk Management Association, another $2.4 billion in over-the-counter weather contracts were traded in the 2010/2011 marketing year. These included futures on regional temperatures, snowfall, rainfall, hurricanes and frost.
"People are becoming more aware of the product, and that their company needs an all-encompassing risk management program," Hodgson says.


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|OU Baseball Tradition | 1994 National Champions
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The national title capped off an incredible NCAA Tournament run by the Sooners who went undefeated in both the regional tournament in Austin, Texas, and the eight-team double elimination World Series. At the time, OU became only the fifth team since the College World Series moved to Omaha in 1950 to accomplish such a feat. To further demonstrate the Sooners' dominance during the postseason, Oklahoma trailed in just one of the 72 innings in the NCAA Tournament. OU finished the series as the top hitting (.327) and pitching (2.37 ERA) team, while ranking second in defense (committing only five errors).
"We got hot at the right time," said Oklahoma Head Coach Larry Cochell following the championship game. "The momentum that we got in Austin carried over, and the two one-run victories here (against Auburn and Arizona State) gave us the confidence to keep it going."
Leading the way for the Sooners was senior centerfielder Chip Glass, who was named the Most Outstanding Player of the series. Glass, who hit only three home runs during the regular season, nailed three round-trippers during the series, including one in the championship game. Over the four-game tournament, the Ukiah, Calif., native batted .389 with four RBI and three stolen bases.
With the game tied at two after three innings, Oklahoma jumped ahead and claimed a commanding lead that it would not relinquish. Aided by four hits and three Yellow Jacket errors, the Sooners scored five runs in the fourth inning to break open a 7-2 lead. Two frames later, a two-run double by Tech's designated hitter Michael Sorrow (in the top of the sixth) brought the Jackets back to within three runs before a three-run homer by sophomore designated hitter Damon Minor capped off a four-run bottom of the sixth to put the game away for good.
Junior leftfielder Aric Thomas and senior rightfielder Darvin Traylor led all Oklahoma hitters with three hits and runs apiece, while both drove in one run each. Junior righthander Tim Walton, who pitched five scoreless innings in relief a week before against Arizona State in the Sooners' second game of the series, picked up the win for OU after throwing 2.1 strong innings in relief of senior starting pitcher Kevin Lovingier. Oklahoma's ace closer, junior righthander Bucky Buckles, came on for the final 3.2 innings of work to close out the game and record his school and Big Eight record 14th save of the season.
Buckles' performance earned him a spot on the all-tournament team along with five other Sooners: Glass, senior second baseman Rick Gutierrez, sophomore first baseman Ryan Minor, Traylor and junior pitcher Mark Redman. As a team, Oklahoma set a championship game record with its 13 runs and tied the record with 16 hits.
"We didn't have any superstars," commented Glass. "This was a team in the truest sense of the word. We all pulled together and did what it took to win."
Oklahoma 13, Georgia Tech 5 - Sunday, June 11 - Omaha, Neb.


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