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The lies are worth a shot
By Lady Liberty
When you live in mortal fear of something like many gun control advocates do, it seems that nothing is off the table where debate (I use the term loosely) techniques are concerned. Even when there's little for them to use in the way of argument fodder, they'll take what there is and fold, bend, spindle and mutilate it to suit their needs at the time. On some occasions, when there's nothing at all to use they'll simply fabricate their "evidence." And, like so many falsehoods or misrepresentations, the more the lies are repeated, the more believable they become to the credulous members of the public.
Perhaps the best example of a lie turning accepted truth is the so-called Kellerman study. In limited research first published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine in 1986, Dr. Arthur Kellerman co-authored a study that claimed to have shown that having a gun in the home dramatically increased the likelihood that someone in the house would be shot with that gun. In fact, the report said it was 43 times more likely a gun owner would shoot and kill a family member than that he'd shoot and kill anybody else. Unfortunately for Dr. Kellerman and for ecstatic gun control advocates everywhere, the study has been thoroughly debunked — repeatedly — since then.
This didn't stop Dr. Kellerman from conducting more studies all of which showed that guns are bad, bad, bad (the fact that Kellerman is a staunch gun control advocate, of course, had nothing to do with his conclusions, and his refusal in the past to share data with other researchers for review is also meaningless where his motivations, methodology, and conclusions are concerned). And it certainly hasn't stopped gun control advocacy groups from continuing to quote one or another of Kellerman's dubious conclusions (among them: the Violence Policy Center, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, and even the handy Gun Safety Guide published by About.com.).
Anti-gun media members — who often also clearly have an axe to grind — continue to cite Kellerman's work including the original thoroughly bogus study (The Japan Times used the "43 times more likely" quote as recently as January 9 of this year, and a February 3 editorial in National Catholic Reporter not only claims the "more likely" notion but says self defense instances are "statistically insignificant."). The more we read such things — and the the more supposedly authoritative the source — the more too many are inclined to buy whatever it is they're selling.
Author Michael Bellesiles became a hero to the anti-gun movement when he published a book detailing the research that "proved" guns were far less common in Colonial times than gun proponents would have everybody believe. The only problem with Bellesiles research was that the results were constructed from fabricated data. Bellesiles resigned from his job as a history professor at Emory University (coincidentally, that's the same University where Dr. Kellerman hangs his gun banning hat), lost a prize he'd won for his work, and was roundly spanked by an academic committee that pronounced him guilty of fraud (Bellesiles denies any such thing, denial apparently a hallmark of anti-gunners of all education levels and social strata).
Despite Bellesiles' very public fall from grace, the book remains available online and is still classified as non-fiction (his original and reputable publisher dropped him, but the book was snapped up by a smaller publishing company and promptly reprinted; Soft Skull also offers a multi-page response from Bellesiles to the many charges levied against him which, regardless of all of the evidence to the contrary, he continues to deny). If you don't bother to read the scathing reviews published at Amazon.com, you'd never know the book was questionable at best; at Powells.com, all of the reviews cited are glowing citations published prior to the revelations of fraud.
The point I'm making here is that, by repetition combined with a refusal to believe anything other than that which they'd prefer to believe, anti-gun advocates continue to forcefully press their case (and the more vocifierously they do so, the more uninformed followers they capture). It is their iron-willed stance that making guns illegal will solve all of our problems, and they're sticking to it. Not surprisingly, it turns out there's still more evidence they're wrong even in their overall fantasy that all will be well if only guns are banned.
A favorite piece of anecdotal "evidence" often offered up in favor of gun control has to do with Great Britain. We're told that crime rates are lower there than in America and that guns are illegal. Of course, it's entirely inappropriate to follow that up with the classic (and grievously mistaken) QED: Make guns illegal, and crime rates will be lower, but that's what they do. In the past, it was possible to argue that point with simple matters of statistics (of course there are fewer murders there; there are fewer people!) or methodology (nobody normed the numbers for lower European crime rates in general).
But now there's definitive and clear evidence that the suppositions are wrong. Just this month, a report out of England offered police statistics that cited rapidly increasing rates of violent crime, most particularly gun crimes. This in a place where guns are essentially banned! I'd be willing to bet you that this won't stop the anti-gun advocates from making the claims concerning outright gun bans that they always have, but it certainly offers an excellent refutation. And that refutation is going to be more necessary than ever thanks to some recent incidents of gun violence.
In California, a woman entered a Post Office processing center and started shooting. When she finished shooting former co-workers, she turned the gun on herself. Although police have yet to announce any motive, the one consistent story that's come out of the tragedy is that Jennifer San Marco had mental health problems. The gun that she used was, according to police, not hers. It was legally purchased and owned by someone else who police say isn't suspected of wrongdoing. Although they've not said more than that, it sounds very much like they believe San Marco stole the weapon.
There will be those who say that, if guns were illegal, the Goleta, California shootings wouldn't have occurred. They're wrong. It was illegal for San Marco to own a gun (because of her mental disability); it's illegal to steal. Yet San Marco broke both laws without a thought, and headed out to kill (which, by the way, is also illegal in most states). The law was immaterial to the shooter.
The law was, unfortunately, obeyed all too well by her victims. It's not legal to have firearms on US Post Office grounds. Yet if one person had been armed and been able to offer some protection to other employees, this tragic story could have proved less tragic. Making guns illegal, or even harder to obtain, will cause more incidents like this one not less. By ensuring criminals are safe to wreak havoc, they'll be more likely to do so. That's something the British know all too well, but that too many Americans can't or won't grasp.
In Massachusetts — another state, by the way, where guns are difficult to obtain legally — another violent crime was recently committed. In this case, a young man walked into a gay bar with a hatchet, a machete, and a handgun. After having a couple of drinks, he proceeded to launch an attack on several patrons. Eventually, he was captured by police in Arkansas, but not before he shot and killed an Arkansas State Highway Patrolman and a woman who was a passenger in his car, and engaged cops in a shoot-out during which he was critically wounded (he has since died from his wounds).
At the end of his rampage in the bar, Jacob Robida pointed the gun at the bartender and pulled the trigger (the gun didn't go off). But prior to that moment, the bartender would likely have been able to stop Robida if he'd had the wherewithal to do so. Sadly, he wasn't carrying a handgun, nor did he have a shotgun handily stored beneath the bar. If he had, a West Virginia woman and an Arkansas man would still be alive today. As the gun control activists like to say, "If it saves just one life..." Well, a Massachusetts bartender might have saved two.
I can already hear the calls for more gun control in Massachusetts, for more laws that would stop things like this from happening. But consider: Robida was too young to drink legally, yet he walked into a bar and did so. It's illegal to have a gun in a bar, but he did. It's also against the law to attack people with hatchets or machetes, and he did that, too. It's a crime to assault anyone for hateful (based on race, sexual orientation, or other specified criteria) reasons in Massachusetts, yet that didn't stop Robida, either. Ask yourself: would one more law have mattered? The answer is obviously no, yet the anti-gun contingent will almost certainly come to another conclusion not because it's either correct or sensible, but because that's result they most want.
There is nothing that can be done to change the minds of the most rabid of the gun control advocates. They've made up their minds, and don't wish to be confused with the facts. But those who have been confused by misused, misstated, or manufactured "facts" are another story.
If we don't want still more blood shed, we need to ensure that the good guys have the opportunity for an effective defense should they choose to exercise it either on their own behalf or on the behalf of other innocents. If we intend to tend to our own safety and to preserve the crucial element of freedom that is offered by the guarantees of the Second Amendment, those of us concerned with the truth need to trouble ourselves to find it behind the obstacles anti-gun activists and media members are so good at constructing. And then, most importantly of all, it's up to us to spread it.
Lady Liberty, a senior writer for ESR, is a graphic designer and pro-freedom activist currently residing in the Midwest. More of her writings and other political and educational information is available on her web site, Lady Liberty's Constitution Clearing House, at http://www.ladylibrty.com. E-mail Lady Liberty at
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Bartlett teacher Lana Brozik calls herself a lifelong learner
Lana Brozik has 7,000 books in her classroom. There's fantasy and science fiction that her students read the most, but also mysteries, literary fiction and nonfiction options in her own personal lending library.
A few books are loose on her desk. They can't be shelved until they are repaired, a chore she doesn't mind because the ripped cover means a student took the book home and read it.
Brozik, a Wisconsin native, teaches eighth grade English at Eastview Middle School in Bartlett, where she has worked since 1996. But her classroom duties are just the beginning of what she does.
She's a mentor for new teachers, co-sponsors the student council, serves as the online webmaster, represents Eastview on Elgin Area Unit District U-46's school improvement team and works as a member of the AVID, a college-readiness program.
At the district level, she is a member of the oversight committee for the teacher mentor program, the language arts leadership team, the grading committee, the transformation task force committee for middle school and the common core implementation committee for technology.
When asked why she is so involved -- a question Brozik gets with regularity -- her answer involves her passion for honing her own skills. Of course her participation helps others, and Brozik does feel a sense of paying it forward for the good of her profession. But she can't help but point out that the benefits are mutual. She gets professional development through participating in all the committees, seeing presentations firsthand and reporting back to other teachers.
"I like being in on the ground floor of new changes so I know what it's all about," Brozik said. "I want to keep learning."
The seasoned educator also has been helping to mentor new teachers in the district since the late 1990s and she added a support role for national board certified teacher candidates to her list of activities once she passed the rigorous certification process in 2005.
Her support and guidance helps teachers, which in turn helps their students. The ripple effect is fulfilling on its own, but Brozik said the relationship between her and the young teachers also brings her a steady stream of new strategies from people fresh out of college. Brozik, who got her master's degree in educational technology is always looking for the next generation of ideas. And that thirst for new techniques has not escaped the eye of Eastview Principal Donald Donner.
"She's always looking to talk to the new teachers in the building to find out if they're learning something she didn't know," Donner said. "She continues to get better every year."
Donner hopes to keep Brozik involved in the school after she retires at the end of this academic year. He said losing her will be like losing two teachers.
In the classroom, Brozik favors group work and student-centered activities. Every piece of her lesson plans is geared toward student achievement -- a reflection of her growth during the national board certification process. Since becoming a national board certified teacher, Brozik has scrapped projects she enjoyed and knows students liked if they don't meet her high standards of moving students ever forward in their academic growth.
"I don't do anything now without thinking about 'how can I connect this?' and 'how am I going to know if they learned?' and 'how does this learning affect their achievement?'" Brozik said. "It's a whole new way of looking at what I plan to do on a daily basis."
In the end, her kids love her class.
Thirteen-year-old Elisabeth Gonzalez of Carol Stream says Brozik is a teacher kids can trust and talk to about more than just school. She has fun in Brozik's classroom.
Natalie Payne, of Hanover Park, said Brozik always makes sure to explain things completely.
"She goes into detail so we know what we're doing all the time," Natalie said.
And Brozik's reputation spreads beyond her students, where her quick responses to concerned parents and her attention to the needs, interests and talents of each child win over entire families.
Stacey Bartkowski's daughter Cami took English with Brozik last year. Besides appreciating her availability to parents, Bartkowski got a look at Brozik from a professional standpoint during a classroom observation through the Teacher Effectiveness Initiatives department at U-46, where Bartkowski works.
"She meets the students where they are instead of expecting them all to be in the same place," Bartkowski said. "She just has a way with kids and students and knowing them individually rather than as a whole group."
Brozik runs a student-centered classroom. Instead of making every child read the same book at the same time for class discussion, she teaches writing strategies and asks students to pull out a book they are reading to find examples in their own texts. She makes sure students know why they're learning what they are and why it's going to be relevant to their lives. And as many of her students say, it ends up being fun -- like the assignment tying in Super Bowl commercials to a lesson about marketing techniques.
"Every student," Bartkowski said, "should be blessed with a Lana Brozik in their school career."
Curriculum vitae: Top Teacher Lana BrozikLana Brozik
Residence: Bartlett
Occupation: Eighth-Grade Language Arts teacher, Eastview Middle School
Education: Wauwatosa East High School, Wauwatosa, Wis.; bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis.; master's degree in Educational Technology, National Louis University, Wheeling; Reading Certification, Northern Illinois University/Aurora University; Library Media Certification, University of Phoenix/University of Wisconsin, Stout; National Board Certification.
Activities: Teacher Mentor Program, Oversight Committee; Mentor Teacher; National Board Candidate Support Provider; School Improvement Team member; AVID Site Team member; District Language Arts Leadership Team; District Grading Committee; District Common Core Implementation Committee-Technology; District Transformational Task Force Committee-Middle School; Co-Sponsor Eastview Student Council; webmaster, Eastview Middle School website.
Past Jobs: Swimming Instructor/Lifeguard, Wauwatosa, Wis.; fifth- and sixth-grade teacher in Madison, Wis.; education specialist, Xerox Corporation, Milwaukee; Substitute Teacher/Teaching Assistant, Elgin Area School District U-46; Part-time employee at Bartlett Public Library; Teacher, Channing Elementary School, Elgin.
Tips from a great teacher
Lana Brozik's tools for good teaching
Promote literacy in your school every chance you can.
There is nothing that is more important to your students' success in the future. It is needed for every subject in school and every career in the workplace. Have your students keep a "Someday List" of books to read in a section of their writer's notebook, their assignment notebook, or someplace where it can be regularly updated and reviewed. Do frequent book talks and book passes in class, have them complete book reviews on library blogs or bulletin boards, or create book trailers -- whatever it takes to get book recommendations in front of them. Have them add books to their lists and cross them off as they read them, maintaining a steady list of at least 20 possibilities at all times. Take these lists with them for library visits so there will always be something specific that they can be looking for, instead of milling around aimlessly. Create a laminated "What I'm Reading" (book and author) sign for every staff member in your school, and ask them to fill it out, post it in the hall outside their room and update it throughout the year.
Don't be afraid to admit to your students that you do not know the answer to a question or don't know how to use/fix some piece of technology that has gone rogue.
This situation can turn into the perfect "teachable moment." Empower them to find out the answer. Discuss ways that you could accomplish the task and ask for a volunteer to actually follow up for you. As to technology, face it -- our students now are the video generation and the first true digital natives. They like their information in short sound bites and video, technology and music rule their lives. Take advantage of their expertise. Let them show you how something works -- it will humanize you and make them feel proud about doing it.
Have a sense of humor.
There has been much research that has demonstrated the power of laughter in our lives and the positive affect it has on our body. Laughter is contagious and reduces stress and anxiety. A good sense of humor can keep the relationship between you and your students strong. It will make your class more enjoyable and keep them attentive and engaged. You don't have to be a stand-up comedian -- you can show them some funny and relatable clips from TV shows like Jerry Seinfeld or "I love Lucy" to start off the class, read a humorous Dave Barry article or display a witty educational cartoon on the screen as they walk in your room. Try putting a humorous quote on the board in the same spot every day. Humor can be an effective classroom management tool.
Talking about ... Lana Brozik
"Not only is she great with the kids that she teaches, but she's on those committees to make sure there are positive changes that are being made that affect kids districtwide." -- Donald Donner, principal, Eastview Middle School on Brozik's extracurricular involvement
"For her to have the ability to be the experienced master teacher that she is but also understand the needs of people coming into the profession and provide the support for them is pretty special." -- Doreen Roberts, Teacher Leader, U-46 Teacher Effectiveness Initiatives department on Brozik's mentoring
"It's so student-centered. The ideas and conversations are driven by the students. It makes their learning intrinsic and it's something they own rather than something that happens to them." -- Stacey Bartkowski, parent on Brozik's classroom
"She makes things fun. She doesn't just teach us, she does it in a fun way."
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WASHINGTON (CNN) — On Tuesday, President Barack Obama will present his fourth State of the Union address, the 224th in the nation's history. However, this will be only the 80th time a president has delivered the speech before Congress — earlier presidents routinely delivered a written message to be read to Congress.
Here are some firsts from past State of the Union addresses:
First African-American: Obama is the only African-American to have addressed a joint session or joint meeting of Congress. Over the years, several black speakers from other countries have addressed a joint meeting of Congress. Notable examples are Nelson Mandela in 1990 and 1994 and Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in 2006.
Records: Although Woodrow Wilson holds the record for most speeches delivered before Congress with 26, Franklin Roosevelt holds the record for the most State of the Union/annual message addresses with 12. Ten were in person, and two were in writing.
Speechless: Two presidents never prepared any type of State of the Union or annual message: William Henry Harrison and James Garfield. Harrison died after only 32 days in office; Garfield after only 199 days.
On the radio: The first of the annual messages broadcast nationally on radio was Calvin Coolidge's speech on December 6, 1923. A year earlier, Warren Harding's annual message was broadcast on radio to a very limited audience, including the first lady, who listened from the White House while recovering from an illness.
On TV: The first televised State of the Union was delivered by Harry Truman on January 6, 1947.
Prime time: The first prime-time State of the Union was delivered on January 4, 1965, when Lyndon Johnson moved the speech from its traditional midday time slot to the evening to attract a larger television audience.
Online: The first State of the Union to be webcast live on the Internet was George W. Bush's 2002 address.
High-def: The first high-definition TV State of the Union broadcast was Bush's 2004 address.
Postponed: The first and only postponement of a State of the Union occurred in 1986. Ronald Reagan was scheduled to deliver his address on January 28, 1986 — the same day the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded. Reagan instead addressed the nation from the Oval Office that night on the tragedy and the State of the Union was delayed a week.
The longest: Bill Clinton's 2000 address, which clocked in at 1 hour, 28 minutes and 49 seconds, according to the American Presidency Project at the University of California at Santa Barbara. Written annual messages were usually very long, with Jimmy Carter, William Howard Taft and Truman submitting the longest.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Family members of a Russian man charged with hacking in the United States insist he is innocent and fear he will die in custody if he doesn't have his medication.
Roman Seleznev, son of a prominent Russian lawmaker, was arrested on bank fraud and other charges this week. U.S. authorities allege he hacked into computers at hundreds of businesses including the Phoenix Zoo.
Seleznev's father, Valery, told reporters at a televised news conference Friday that his son, who was left brain-damaged after a 2011 bombing in Marrakech, will die without his medicine.
The son appeared in court Monday on the Pacific island of Guam and was ordered detained until a hearing July 22. He was arrested by the U.S. Secret Service over the weekend, according to documents in federal court in Seattle.
"There are no medical services there at all, treatment is not available," Seleznev said. "He will die."
Don Hall, a U.S. Marshals Service spokesman in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, said Guam authorities have staff to handle medical issues.
"The U.S. Marshals Service is adamant about ensuring that detainees receive all necessary medical care and prescribed medication," Hall said.
Guam, an unincorporated U.S. territory with a population of 161,000, has a public hospital, several public health clinics and a naval hospital. Detainees usually receive medical attention at the naval hospital, Police Chief Fred Bordallo said.
Roman Seleznev was being held in a federal facility at Agana Lockup, Guam Dept. of Corrections Officer Joe Saloma said Saturday.
Prosecutors in Guam moved this week to have Seleznev transferred to Washington state, but a judge has not issued a ruling. Assistant U.S. Attorney Todd Greenberg in Seattle said Seleznev would not be brought to Seattle until after the July 22 hearing.
Seleznev, known by his nickname of "Track2," is accused of carrying out a scheme to hack into retailers' computers, install malicious software and steal credit card numbers from 2009 to 2011.
He is accused of marketing and selling those credit card numbers on "criminally inspired websites" and using servers in the U.S., Russia, Ukraine and elsewhere.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has accused Washington of kidnapping Seleznev. U.S. officials have declined to say how or where he was apprehended.
Seleznev's girlfriend, Anna Otisko, said she was with him when he was grabbed by unknown men at Maldives Airport and put on the plane. Otisko said he was never wealthy and the vacation in the Maldives was a luxury for them.
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Well, turns out he didn't die and now he's received 27 years in Federal prison for his crimes.
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With the exception of timers, most events in Oracle Forms occur from some kind of user interaction. In previous versions of Oracle Forms, there was no easy support to receive an external event if it could not be bound to the Form's graphical user interface. Forms clients had to use techniques such as polling through a great deal of coding to respond to these events to deal with external events that it did not initiate.
With Oracle Forms 11g and Oracle Database, you can handle external events, such as asynchronous events, by using the database queue. Note that in order to work with database queues in Oracle Forms 11g you must be using Oracle Database 10g Release 2 or later. Oracle Streams Advanced Queuing (AQ), an asynchronous queuing feature, enables messages to be exchanged between different programs. AQ functionality is implemented by using interfaces such as DBMS_AQ, DBMS_AQADM, and DBMS_AQELM, which are PL/SQL packages. For more information about Advanced Queuing, see the Oracle Streams Advanced Queuing User's Guide at http://www.oracle.com/technology/documentation/index.html.
In general, the steps required to integrate events and database queues are:
Create a queue table: Define the administration and access privileges (AQ_ADMINISTRATOR_ROLE, AQ_USER_ROLE) for a user to set up advanced queuing. Define the object type for the payload and the payload of a message that uses the object type. Using the payload, define the queue table.
Create a queue: Define the queue for the queue table. A queue table can hold multiple queues with the same payload type.
Start the queue: Enable enqueue/dequeue on the queue.
Enqueue a message: Write messages to the queue using the DBMS_AQ.ENQUEUE procedure.
Create an event object: Create a new event in the Events node in the Object Navigator in the Forms Builder.
Subscribe the event object to the queue: The name of the queue is specified in the Subscription Name property.
Code necessary notification: Write the event handling function, which is queued up for execution by Forms and is executed when the server receives a request from the client. Write the trigger code for the When-Event-Raised trigger that is attached to the Event node.
Run the form and register the subscription
Invoke the When-Event-Raised trigger upon event notification
In earlier versions of Forms, handling external events was only possible through custom programming, usually done in Java with the help of Forms' Java Bean support. In Oracle Forms 11g it is possible to call into Forms from any technology that can interface with Advanced Queuing (AQ), for example Java Messaging (JMS).
Figure 8-1 shows the flow of events that take advantage of the improved integration of the different components your application might work with. In the left side of the image, the Oracle Forms has two-way communication with the AQ functionality of Oracle Database. In the center of the image, the AQ function of Oracle Database also has two-way communication with the possible outside events that can trigger internal Forms events. In the right side of the image, these external events can include technologies such as files with dynamic content, Web services, mail, JMS, or database content that interact with BPEL processes which in turn interact with AQ. BPEL, however, is not necessary. JMS, as an example, can interact with AQ directly without having to go through BPEL.
Third party tools such as antivirus and security software may prevent Advanced Queuing from working correctly with Oracle Forms. As a workaround, turn off any third party security tools.
Oracle Forms Developer provides a declarative environment for creating and managing event objects. For known external events, Forms Developer provides a list of available events that can be subscribed to. The property of the event object can be set at runtime or at design time. The ability to end a subscription to a particular external event is also provided through a dynamic setting of the event object property.
Most of the new event functionality is also available through standard Oracle interfaces. Both client and server-side PL/SQL provide all the necessary functionality to create, subscribe, and publish a database event. Oracle Forms provides a declarative and user-friendly way of registering a database event. Oracle Forms provides a standard way of responding to the event by hiding most of the complexity from end-users.
The Forms Services gets notified when events it has registered interest in are added to the event queue. Registration is done either when the runtime starts up or when connecting to the database, depending on the type of the event. For database events, the type of the event queue (persistent or non-persistent) is also saved as part of the event creation.
Figure 8-2 shows a situation where a Forms client is idle. Since Oracle Forms is driven by the HTTP protocol, which is a request/response protocol only, nothing can change on the client if the client is idle. A new applet property
MaxEventWait, expressed in milliseconds, governs how long the application should wait before checking for an event. In other words, you can specify how often the client should send a request to the server, thus causing the execution of the PL/SQL that is specified as a response to an event.
Note, however, that, on the server-side, Forms Services receives all the events without polling. However, the server does not start running the
WHEN_EVENT_RAISED triggers until it receives the notification from the Forms Client (because of the HTTP request/reply paradigm of the Forms Client and hence the need for the
MaxEventWait property).
Oracle Forms responds to or fires a trigger in response to a variety of events. For both Forms Developer and internal events, Forms provides entry points in terms of triggers so that an application developer can associate and execute some code in response to an event.
For example, a defined trigger is attached to a specific object in a form. The object to which a trigger is attached defines the scope of the trigger. For example, the
WHEN-BUTTON-PRESSED trigger corresponds to the Button Pressed event which occurs when an operator selects a button. The name of the trigger establishes the association between the event and the trigger code. When a user clicks on a button, Forms responds by executing the code in the
WHEN-BUTTON-PRESSED trigger.
This new event object has a corresponding trigger defined at the event object level. The
WHEN-EVENT-RAISED trigger fires in response to the occurrence of a database event for which it has a subscription. The firing of the new trigger is similar to the internal processing of triggers. However, the source of the event is, in this case, an external event such as a database event (firing as a result of an operation) and not the result of any user interaction with forms or as a result of an internal form processing.
Oracle Forms triggers are usually attached to a specific object, such as an item, block, or Form. The object to which a trigger is attached determines the trigger's definition level in the object hierarchy. A trigger's definition level determines the trigger's scope. The scope of a trigger is its domain within the Forms object hierarchy, and determines where an event must occur for the trigger to respond to it. Although the
WHEN-EVENT-RAISED trigger is attached to an event object, it has an application level scope because of the nature of the server-centric events. When the event notification is invoked as a result of an asynchronous callback mechanism for registered database events, any number of forms running within that application and with a subscription for that event receive the notification. This alleviates the need for the application developer to code complex logic to deal with the event.
There is also a Form-level scope so that the event will only be handled if the application is running the specific form from where the event is defined.
You use the standard PL/SQL interface for publishing a database event from Forms. For example, you can publish the
SalaryExceed event by calling the enqueue interface and providing all the necessary arguments. You can also call a stored procedure to perform this task.
The following program unit can be called from a WHEN-BUTTON-PRESSED trigger by passing the queue name. Depending on how you have defined the queue in the database, a commit might or might not be necessary to actually publish the event. The following sample code will not actually publish the event since there is no commit issued.
Declare msgprop dbms_aq.message_properties_t; enqopt dbms_aq.enqueue_options_t; enq_msgid raw(16); payload raw(10); correlation varchar2(60); begin payload := hextoraw('123'); correlation := 'Jones'; enqopt.visibility := dbms_aq.IMMEDIATE; msgprop.correlation := correlation; DBMS_AQ.ENQUEUE( queue, enqopt, msgprop, payload, enq_msgid); end;
For more information about database events, see Oracle Database PL / SQL Reference.
Many enterprise applications are made of a large number of forms which are defined to perform specific tasks such as purchasing, accounting, and sales force management. These applications may also interact with other non-Forms based applications as part of performing a task. The need to provide an integration model where an enterprise can easily integrate its applications (including passing data) with those of its partners, suppliers, and distributors is extremely important.
In previous releases, Oracle Forms attempted to integrate loosely coupled applications through mechanisms ranging from using user_exit calls and some polling via timers to using pluggable Java components. These methods are all useful in some limited circumstances, but they do not provide a formal infrastructure for enterprise application integration.
Apart from the deployment concerns and performance issues, the main reason why these methods do not fully integrate applications is that the integration is only provided through Forms Developer as almost all events are bound to Forms visual components. Also, the communication with the Forms Services is always initiated by the Forms client via a request-reply model.
To provide better support for application integration, Oracle Forms 11g supports synchronous and asynchronous server-centric events.
Synchronous communication follows a request-reply paradigm, where a program sends a request to another program and waits until the reply arrives. HTTP follows this paradigm. This model of communication (also called online or connected) is suitable for programs that need to get the reply before they can proceed with their work. Traditional client-server architectures are based on this model. Earlier releases of Oracle Forms client-server architecture is also an example of this model. One of the drawbacks of the synchronous model of communication is that all the programs must be available and running for the application to work. In the event of network or machine failure, programs cease to function. For example, if the Forms Services dies, the Forms client ceases to function as well. The synchronous communication model is also in use when the Forms Services interacts with other systems such as PL/SQL or the database. The Forms system would be blocked waiting for the current operation to end before continuing with its work. Another drawback of synchronous communication is that the calling program has to wait for a response and unexpected events cannot be handled without first polling for them.
Asynchronous communication is when a user or form places a request in a queue and then proceeds with its work without waiting for a reply or when an asynchronous event is received without any initial request. Programs in the role of consumers retrieve requests from the queue and act on them. This model is well-suited for applications that can continue with their work after placing a request in the queue because they are not blocked waiting for a reply. It is also suited to applications that can continue with their work until there is a message to retrieve.
Oracle Forms 11g supports asynchronous communication with the help of database events. A thin queuing mechanism provides the mechanism for asynchronous events. The queue is checked for messages once there are no more current operations to be performed.
For example, an application might require data to be entered or an operation executed at a later time, after specific conditions are met. The recipient program retrieves the request from the queue and acts on it.
Oracle Forms uses a polling technique at the application level. The client polls the server for an update after specified intervals of time. The frequency of polling can be modified using the parameters -
MaxEventWait and
HEARTBEAT. A higher frequency of polling may ensure that a client polls the server more frequently for updates; however, this may result in consumption of considerable resources.
The frequency value for polling is set in
formsweb.cfg. The value assigned to this constant is in milliseconds and is a positive number.
In the absence of the configuration file setting, the current Oracle Forms
HEARTBEAT setting is used. However, special attention and care should be made with regards setting and using of
MaxEventWait. In a default setting where
MaxEventWait is not set, the
HEARTBEAT mechanism is used for polling. The default delay when the HEARTBEAT mechanism is used is two minutes. You can set the
MaxEventWait (which is in milliseconds) to a value smaller than the
HEARTBEAT for faster response.
For more information on configuring these parameters using the Enterprise Manager, see Chapter 4, "Managing Parameters".


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Autism is a spectrum of complex brain disorders. The disorders result in social, behavioral, and communication problems. Asperger syndrome and pervasive developmental disorders used to be known as separate conditions but are now considered part of the autism spectrum.
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder. This means that problems in brain development cause autism. Scientists are searching for answers about what causes these development problems. Studies suggest:
- Autism seems to run in some families. Several genes may be involved.
- Problems during pregnancy or delivery may interfere with normal brain development.
- Something in the environment that a child is exposed to may be a factor.
- Problems or exposures during pregnancy
Risk Factors
Autism is more common in boys. Other factors that increase the chance of autism include:
- Family history—siblings of a child with autism are at higher risk
- Having parents who are older
- Problems during pregnancy or delivery
- Mother with rubella during pregnancy
- Epilepsy—especially when diagnosed under age 2 years
A number of other conditions are related to autism, although the relationship between them is not clear:
- Neurofibromatosis
- Tuberous sclerosis
- Fragile X syndrome
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Möbius syndrome
- Herpes encephalitis
- Cytomegalovirus
- Fetal alcohol syndrome
- Angelman syndrome
- Rett syndrome
- Smith-Lemli-Opitz
- Infantile spasms
Autism usually first appears during early childhood between 2-6 years old. The severity of symptoms varies. Behaviors and abilities may differ from day to day. Symptoms may decrease as the child grows older. Children with autism may have a combination of abnormal behaviors.
Symptoms include:
- Avoiding social contact
- Having problems with language such as loss of language
- Using words incorrectly
- Communicating with motions instead of words
- Avoiding eye contact
- Having trouble with nonverbal communication
- Lacking interest in normal activities for that age
- Spending a lot of time alone
- Not playing imaginatively
- Not starting pretend games
- Not imitating others
- Having sensitivity to sound, smell, taste, sights, and touch
- Reacting to stimulation in an abnormal way
- Not reacting to smiles
- Delayed motor skill development
- Being hyperactive
- Being passive
- Having tantrums
- Being single-minded
- Being aggressive
- Hurting self
- Repetitive movement, such as rocking or flapping a hand
- Resisting change
- Forming unusual attachments to objects
- Sniffing or licking of toys
- Not understanding other peoples' feelings and needs
- Being a picky eater
- Having gastrointestinal problems, such as diarrhea, constipation, or frequent abdominal pain
Some people with autism suffer from other disorders as well, including:
- Seizures
- Intellectual disability
- Genetic disorders, such as fragile X syndrome
Doctors who specialize in autism will observe the child's behavior, social contacts, and communication abilities. They will evaluate mental and social development. Parents will be asked about their child's behavior. Some doctors ask parents to bring in videos of the child at home.
Tests may include:
- Neuropsychological tests
- Questionnaires and observation schedules
- Intelligence tests
Medical tests to rule out other conditions that cause similar symptoms may include:
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
- DNA testing
An electroencephalogram (EEG) may also be done to record brain activity.
There is no cure for autism. The severity of symptoms may decrease over the years. Children with autism and their families may benefit from early intervention. Children aged 18-30 months who had high-intensity intervention showed improvements in their IQ, language, and behavior.
Children with autism respond well to a structured, expected schedule. Many children with autism learn to cope with their disabilities. Most need assistance and support throughout their lives. Others are able to work and live independently when they grow up.
Children with autism can benefit from:
Special Education
Programs that meet the child's special needs improve the odds of learning. Children with autism may have trouble with assignments, concentration, and anxiety . Teachers who understand the condition can work with the child's abilities. Programs should use the child's interests. Some children do better in a small-group setting. Others do well in regular classrooms with special support. Vocational training can help prepare young adults for a job.
Therapy Services
Speech, physical, and occupational therapies may improve speech and activities. Children with autism need help developing social skills. Mental health professionals can help a family cope with caring for a child with autism. Counselors help parents learn how to manage behaviors.
Applied Behavioral Analysis
ABA is a type of behavior program. It can be used in school, in a therapy setting, and at home. There are a number of different kinds of ABA programs. Talk to your child's doctor about which one might be helpful for your child.
There are no drugs to treat autism. Some drugs are used to help manage symptoms. Medications for anxiety and depression can also help treat obsessive and aggressive behaviors. Your child's doctor may use other medications to help control other disruptive behaviors.
Other Therapies
There are other treatments available. These include dietary changes and alternative therapies. Talk with your child's doctor first to see if any of these would be helpful for your child.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review BoardKari Kassir, MD
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1x travise
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Brown artisan bread
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In a bowl whisk the honey and lemon together and then add the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Poaching liquor for salmon1x shallot chopped
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675g Seville oranges
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1.4kg sugar
150ml whisky
3 pints of water
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Place the pips and membrane on a piece of muslin and tie into a bag with a piece of string.
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100g Pancetta diced
18 baby silver skin onions Peeled
1 ltr brown chicken stock
2 tbsp tomato puree
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Marinade1 bottle red wine
1 carrot roughly cut
1 onion roughly cut
1 stick celery roughly cut
½ a leek roughly cut
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J.J. Abrams nervous over Star Wars job
Director J.J. ABRAMS feels nervous about taking over the STAR WARS franchise because he desperately wants to "do the fans proud".
The Star Trek moviemaker has been hired by bosses at Disney to take charge of the upcoming seventh movie in the sci-fi franchise, the first Star Wars installment since creator George Lucas sold his Lucasfilm company to the media giant last year (12).
The appointment puts Abrams in charge of the new movie, while Lucas will serve as a creative consultant, and he has now spoken of his excitement and nerves about his new role.
Abrams says, "(It is) as surreal as it is exciting... You know, obviously, it's so early. I can just say what I want to do: I want to do the fans proud. I want to make sure the story is something that touches people. And we're just getting started. I'm very excited."
Star Wars Episode VII will be released in 2015.


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Monday, 31 August 2009
Back from Liverpool
WogBlog is back from the Liverpool Beatleweek 2009, and we're currently scanning documents and assembling photos to bring you a report later this week. Check in later and see what happened at the Casbah Club!
Friday, 28 August 2009
Boxed sets sold out at Amazon.com
Beatles Box Sets: Special Availability Message from Amazon.com
We are currently sold out of the mono and stereo box sets. See our FAQ below for more information.
Why are the box sets currently sold out?
Collectible box sets take time to manufacture, and initial quantities must be determined well in advance of the product release date. In this case, demand has far outstripped initial supply. While we predicted that the box sets would be highly popular items, we had to work with the inventory allocated to us by the manufacturer.
We've been carefully tracking pre-orders, and we updated the product availability information on our site as soon as our initial allocations were depleted. We did this in order to ensure that we could fill all pre-orders without exceeding our allocation limits.
Will Amazon.com receive more box sets?
We will receive more stereo box sets. Sign up to be notified as soon as they are available. While the mono box sets have a limited print run, we are always working to get more. Sign up to be notified if we are able to secure any additional inventory of the mono box sets.
I've pre-ordered a box set. Will I receive it?
Yes, if you have pre-ordered a box set, you will receive it.
What happens next?
We will continue to provide you with up-to-the-minute information about the availability of the Beatles box sets on Amazon.com. As soon as we have more inventory available, we will include information in our Beatles Store and notify all customers who have signed up to receive information about the box sets.
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Thursday, 27 August 2009
Remastered tracks - first impressions
Just got back from a presentation of the Beatles remasters at EMI's office here in Oslo, Norway. We were played 30 second samples back-to-back with their 1987 counterparts and I was amazed by the clarity of the remasters. On "Yesterday", you could almost hear Paul's fingers on the guitar strings. Whenever there was an orchestral arrangement, the individual instruments also stood out more than ever. On the early songs, channel separation sounded wider than ever, not as a result of a remix, but because each individual sound (like hand claps) was clearer than before.
After the samples sessions, we were treated to complete songs from the 2 disc 32 songs sampler, (pictured above, and in my previous post).
Then we got to see some of the mini documentaries and they really are mini, or maybe they should be called micro documentaries. Like less than one and a half minute each! But they were still a treat to watch, there seemed to be some new footage with Paul playing Blackbird in the studio in the White Album one, and a cool animated Abbey Road cover in that one. No Carnival of Light in the Pepper one and no new Let It Be footage in that one.
We also go to see the finished Revolver CD package (stereo), and the (empty) boxed sets. I found out why the stereo box is taller. The stereo CD's are thicker, with a double-folded sleeve and booklet, so they are stacked within two compartments in the box. Whereas the mono CDs will just be tiny replicas of the original vinyl LP's and thus are all able to fit inside one compartment, hence the smaller mono box.
UPDATE: We have now been contacted by people who have received review copies of the boxed sets, and they have informed us that the mini documentaries are around five minutes each, unlike the ones we saw, which were around 1:18 each. This means that contrary to what EMI told us, what we were watching were edited versions.
(I got this picture from elsewhere on the internet)
Link to video of the boxed sets
Wednesday, 26 August 2009
Tuesday, 25 August 2009
The Remastered Revolver
A look at the packaging of the remastered version of the stereo Revolver.
And here's what the DVD disc containing the mini-documentaries will look like:
Saturday, 22 August 2009
Promoting 090909
As we're approaching 090909, the Beatles promotion machine is picking up speed. But when you are The Beatles, you also get a lot of free publicity any upcoming band would have killed for. Just take a glance at the sampling of what our news stands are going to look like (above).
And in the UK, the BBC are planning a week of Beatles TV broadcasting, centered around what looks like a TV programme made up of all the mini documentaries included with the new remasters.
At the recent "Island" festival here in Oslo, Norway, one of the highlights was an advanced demo of the The Beatles:RockBand game, and I understand that the demo tent was jam packed most of the time.
This coming Thursday, I have been invited by EMI of Norway to come and listen to samples from the remasters. Yep, we're definitely getting closer.
Thursday, 20 August 2009
McCartney the comic reader
(BBC News)A previously unseen photograph of Sir Paul McCartney, before he found fame and fortune with The Beatles, is set for auction.
A schoolboy Paul, aged ten, is seen engrossed in a comic surrounded by classmates from Joseph Williams School, Liverpool, in the picture, taken in 1952.
A woman recently took it into The Beatles Shop - a few metres away from the original Cavern Club in Liverpool.
It will be among 315 items of Beatles memorabilia auctioned on 29. August in Liverpool at the annual Beatles Week.
This was, of course, 23 years before Paul recorded his tribute to the two Marvel comic book characters "Magneto and Titanium Man".
If you look closely at the Help! film where Paul's organ rises from the basement of The Beatles' apartment, you'll notice that Paul isn't playing to written music scores, but to comic books. More specifically, to DC Comics Superman comic books.
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Wednesday, 19 August 2009
BBC Beatles Bonanza
The good old Beeb has plans to give us a week of Beatles programming on TV, including a new special, The Beatles On Record, starting September 5.
The programme will air previously unheard outtakes from The Beatles' final recording sessions in Abbey Road, it was announced Monday. The outtakes come from studio chats during the famous Abbey Road recording sessions, so it's conversations and not unpolished songs or unfinished masterpieces, we gather.
The programme will include studio chat from the band as they pieced together the album, which contained their final sessions as a band. It also features what the BBC says is "rare footage", as well as excerpts from 60 songs.
The Beatles On Record has been directed by Bob Smeaton, who worked on the Beatles Anthology project which traced the story of the band and was screened on TV in 1995 to tie in with a series of albums of the same name.
The programme is narrated entirely by John, Paul, George, Ringo and their producer George Martin, just like the Anthology TV series was.
It will be screened next month during a week-long season as the world prepares for the release of the band's remastered back catalogue and the much-anticipated Beatles Rock Band computer game.
The programme similarly traces the band's story from the days of Please Please Me to their break-up after the recording of Abbey Road. Although Let It Be was the last Beatles album to be released, it's recording predated that of Abbey Road.
The programmes will be screened across BBC2 and BBC4 and will include the TV premiere of the The Beatles: The First US Visit, in which cinematographers Albert and David Maysles charted the band's arrival in America in 1964.
An edition of Storville will examine How The Beatles Rocked The Kremlin, revealing how the music of the band may have contributed to the collapse of the USSR, as a generation of Soviets were influenced by their music.
Other programmes in the short season will include Sings Beatles, a compilation of archive footage of bands such as Siouxsie & The Banshees and The Carpenters covering the music of Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr, plus a repeat of the Timewatch: Beatlemania and a screening of the Help! movie.
George Entwistle, controller of BBC Knowledge commissioning, said: "This is a chance for viewers to enjoy some rare footage and fascinating insights into the career of the greatest pop group of all time. Through BBC Two and BBC Four's close working relationship we will be inviting our audience to join us on a rich and colourful journey across two TV channels, through new and archive content, shown in just one week in September."
Sunday, 16 August 2009
The Beatles:RockBand full track list
Since we are currently on another of those summer holidays, we have not been updating the blog for a few days, but we thought we just had to pass on the recently published full game track list.
I Want To Hold Your Hand
I Feel Fine
Day Tripper
Paperback Writer
Don't Let Me Down
Please Please Me (1963)
I Saw Her Standing There
Do You Want To Know A Secret
Twist and Shout
With the Beatles (1963)
I Wanna Be Your Man
A Hard Day's Night (1964)
A Hard Day's Night
Can't Buy Me Love
Beatles For Sale (1964)
Eight Days a Week
Help! (1965)
Ticket To Ride
Rubber Soul (1965)
Drive My Car
I'm Looking Through You
If I Needed Someone
Revolver (1966)
Yellow Submarine
And Your Bird Can Sing
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band/With a Little Help From My Friends
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
Getting Better
Good Morning Good Morning
Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
I Am The Walrus
Hello Goodbye
The White Album (1968)
Dear Prudence
Back In the U.S.S.R.
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Helter Skelter
Yellow Submarine (1969)
Hey Bulldog
Abbey Road (1969)
Come Together
Octopus's Garden
I Want You (She\'s So Heavy)
Here Comes the Sun
Let It Be (1970)
Dig a Pony
I Me Mine
I Got a Feeling
Get Back
Love (2006)
Within You Without You/ Tomorrow Never Knows
It also appears that at least some of the famous christmas singles will be included as special prizes/rewards in the game.
Friday, 7 August 2009
The Beatles: Live in Cheltenham Nov 1, 1963
First up: An interview for Italian TV taped at the ABC the night before. The sound has been re-dubbed in to eliminate the Italian voiceover usually found on this clip. Second: The concert clips with re-dubbed sound from the correct source.
Thursday, 6 August 2009
Paul McCartney at Fenway Park
Paul McCartney rocked Boston last night and again tonight. Here are the the set lists from the soundcheck and concert. Comments by Bob Gannon as posted on Steve's Beatles site at the Examiner (see link on the right). The soundcheck was attended by some 30 fans who paid for the VIP package, including the soundcheck and dinner.
The Soundcheck:
1. Fenway park (jam)
2. Matchbox
3. Honey Hush
4. Honey Don't
5. Coming up
6. Jazz jam
7. All My Loving
8. Sing the changes
9. C Moon
10. Celebration
11. It's been too long? (Completely new song, at the end of the song, Abe said "they should hear the recorded version" and Paul responded "I'm not going to play the recorded version for them".)
12. Lady Madonna
13. Midnight Special
14. San Francisco Bay
15. Dance Tonight (mandolin)
16. Unknown (Russian song on ukulele)
17. Something (During the acoustic guitar switch, he had a problem with a loose jack on the guitar and it disrupted his playing. He then asked the sound booth if they thought it was a loose jack as well and before they could answer said "I think so too".)
18. The Legend of Loose Jack (about a 4 1/2 minute pirate song complete with hardy hars. He kept the nautical theme through out and it was a very fun song.)
19. Yesterday
The Concert:
1. Drive My Car
2. Jet
3. Only Mama Knows
4. Flaming Pie
5. Got To Get You Into My Life
6. Let Me Roll It/Foxy Lady
7. Highway
8. Long And Winding Road
9. My Love
10. Blackbird
11. Here Today
12. Dance Tonight
13. Calico Skies
14. Michelle
15. Mrs. Vanderbilt
16. Eleanor Rigby
17. Sing The Changes
18. Band On The Run
19. Back In The USSR
20. I'm Down
21. Something
22. I've Got A Feeling (With Extended Jam)
23. Paperback Writer
24. A Day In The Life
25. Let It Be
26. Live And Let Die
27. Hey Jude
Encore #1
28. Day Tripper
29. Lady Madonna
30. I Saw Her Standing There
Encore #2
31. Yesterday
32. Helter Skelter
33. Get Back
34. Sgt Pepper reprise into The End
So, in conclusion: The concert set list was unchanged since Citi Field, but the inclusion of a brand new song at the soundcheck was interesting. And hopefully, someone will have taped the soundcheck. Paul was highly energized and highly interactive with the crowd, according to Bob.
Concert photos
Sunday, 2 August 2009
Four full The Beatles:Rockband songs
The Beatles:Rockband has been showering us with full films of some songs from the upcoming game.
Here Comes The Sun:
Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band/With A Little Help From My Friends:
UPDATE: All songs were later deleted from YouTube, following copyright infringement claims from Viacom. These clips have been located elsewhere, and you may encounter sponsor ads. Watch them before they get pulled!
Here Comes The Sun:
Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band/With A Little Help From My Friends:
UPDATE: All songs were later deleted from YouTube, following copyright infringement claims from Viacom. These clips have been located elsewhere, and you may encounter sponsor ads. Watch them before they get pulled!
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Katy Perry + Robert Pattinson Hang Out at Coachella
They're both single at the same time, so did something in the hot, Cali desert air at Coachella stir up romance with longtime pals Katy Perry and Robert Pattinson?
Well, we don't know, but Perry, who split with John Mayer again, and Pattinson, who has been off with former GF Kristen Stewart for some time now, did spend some time together at Coachella this weekend.
A Perry fan Twitter account posted a photo of the hunky actor and the singer hanging out. The green hair was the dead giveaway that it was Perry. But there was nothing super suggestive about the photo.
They reportedly took in several music performances together. Bonding over music, perhaps?!
Perry and Pattinson are just friends, but the "Are they or aren't they?" rumors have popped up here and there. With both of these talented and good-looking celebs suddenly single, you can't help but wonder if support and friendship has turned romantic.
Perry has said that they fart in front of each other, which makes us think that they are SO comfortable with other already that there would be no romantic awkwardness when crossing the line. We're totally trying to fan fiction them!
They'd be SUCH a cute duo, and we can call them "Perrinson."
Rumors had spun that Stewart had hoped to meet up with her ex at the event to help celebrate her bday -- she turned 24 on April 9. Hanging with Perry may have thrown a wrench into those wishful plans.
Oh, what a tangled Hollywood web...
Below is the fan-tweeted pic of Perry and Pattinson hanging out.


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The following process applies to ALL requests for Temporary Agency Staffing.
- Step One: Generating the Requisition Paperwork
- Department determines need and completes the Temporary Agency Staffing Request Form detailing the following:
- Job duties (noting word processing or other skills and requirements), dates (not to exceed four months), hours, location, contact person's name and telephone number, account number.
- Only an individual with signatory authority for the billed account may authorize by signing the form. The Department will send the request to the appropriate VP Coordinator.
- Step Two: VP Coordinator Review
- Review the request and forward it to Recruiting & Employment Services (Recruiting). Requests may be faxed to (631) 632-2338 or mailed to Human Resource Services at 390 Administration Building, Z=0751.
- Step Three: Human Resource Services Recruiting Section
- Recruiting will place the order with the appropriate Temporary Staffing Agency based on our normal process. If the first agency contacted is not able to staff our needs within 24 hours, Recruiting will contact the next vendor. Once a temp has been identified the Agency will contact Recruiting. Recruiting will contact the department with the information, with a copy to the VP Coordinator/Dean's Office.
- Recruiting will remind the Staffing Agency that the temp will be asked to produce a Photo ID and that this will be copied for our records.
- The Agency may be referred to Valarie Adamec in Parking Services at (631) 632-6328 or to Recruiting at (631) 632-1129 OR (631) 632-1757 regarding parking questions. Departments are not responsible for paying for temporary staff parking.
- Step Four: Photo ID
- On the first day of the assignment, the department makes a copy of the Photo ID (Driver's License) and sends that copy to Recruiting at 390 Administration Building, Z=0751. (Be sure to indicate your department). Please do not fax a copy of the Photo ID, the quality is poor. Departments should note that if the Agency replaces a temp with another temp during the assignment, a copy of the new temp's ID must be sent to Human Resource Services.
- Step Five: University ID Badge
- All Temporary Agency Staff will receive a University ID Badge. The department will send the Agency Temp to the Campus ID Card Office (West or East Campus locations) to obtain the badge. Agency Temps will receive an Affiliate ID Badge. Agency Temps are required to have and wear a University ID Badge in accordance with the appropriate policy. HRS will enter the temp's information into PeopleSoft as soon as the Agency informs Recruiting about the assignment at the University.
- The University ID Badge is the property of Stony Brook University and must be returned upon an assignment ending. Departments are responsible for collecting and forwarding the ID Badge to Recruiting.
Where it is anticipated that a temp will be needed for more than two months, the request must have a recruiting plan attached.


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Asymptomatic bacteriuria is a common condition in which bacteria are present in the urine but there are no symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI). It usually goes away without treatment, but it can be permanent in some people.
Asymptomatic bacteriuria is common in pregnant women, older adults, and people who need a catheter to urinate. Pregnant women are screened for it and treated with antibiotics, because asymptomatic bacteriuria can cause preterm labor and other problems if not treated.
Doctors disagree about whether treatment is needed for this condition or if treatment should be reserved for UTIs with symptoms. But three groups that should be treated for asymptomatic bacteriuria include:
Current as of: August 21, 2019
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All dream projects have price tags, but fortunately it is possible to add water to the garden at just about any budget. John Quick estimates that professional design and installation of a relatively modest feature will run $10-15,000 or more. "A large koi pond with a waterfall and the sophisticated filter systems needed to keep the fish alive can cost as much as a swimming pool," he says.
Fortunately, many smaller-scale water features are not technically difficult and may be completed over several weekends by a handy homeowner. Michel Graff estimates that his project cost around $2,000, most of that expense going to the mason who built the concrete block planter. Graff stretched his construction budget by completing the built-in bench, planting, and fountain mechanical work himself. Margaret Chester's self-contained fountain cost approximately $400 and required only the help of a couple of strong friends to put it in place.
San Jose Eichler owners Tim and Carol Bermudes managed to bring a fountain with strong architectural presence to their patio for an astonishing $67. "Nothing fancy for our 1954 Eichler," Tim says. "A $13 concrete mixing tub, $10 worth of cinder blocks, a $30 pond pump, and a $10 pond light."
Fountain design: JC Miller
Photographs of Tim and Carol Bermudes' fabulous and frugal fountain inspired us to try our hand at a water-feature design of our own appropriate for the modern garden.
Our goals were simple; we wanted an interesting design, and it had to be inexpensive. We used only readily available materials and gave ourselves a budget of $100.
We started our own 'frugal fountain' project with a trip to IKEA, one of our favorite places for affordable creativity. After wandering a while, we came across a set of stainless-steel nesting bowls with a very appealing half-sphere shape.
With the bowls as our starting point, we prepared a quick design sketch that helped us determine the materials that would be needed to complete the fountain project.
With a materials list in hand, our next stop was a large home-improvement store, where we picked up a fountain pump, tubing, a plastic bucket that would function as a reservoir, and some necessary hardware items (a length of threaded pipe, nuts, and rubber washers).
Back home in the workshop, we drilled one-half-inch-diameter holes in the bowls to accommodate the threaded rod and a drain tube. We opted for a smaller bucket than the one shown on our original sketch—primarily because we didn't want to dig a deep hole. This means that the fountain will need to be filled more frequently.
Assembling the fountain took approximately an hour and required an electric drill with large drill bits, and pliers to tighten the nuts. We added painted blue rocks to the bottom of the fountain to give it a greater sense of depth.
When we eventually placed our fountain, we followed designer Judy Kameon's advice and tucked it into a planting in an atrium corner. The sound of splashing water now beckons visitors into the space and invites them to sit down and relax. The spot that we chose also allows the fountain to be seen through the glass wall of the living room—enhancing the connection between the two spaces.


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Pinball Fx2
Skyrim, Fallout and DOOM arrived in Zen Pinball and Pinball FX2 this week
Bethesda Pinball is a new DLC pack for Zen's popular pinball suites.
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Pinball FX2 offers free table to Steam users
Zen Studios will give away its new Pinball FX2 table Sorcerer's Lair to all Steam users from June 21. Destructoid reports the table will be free indefinitely rather than as a timed promotion. If the new table puts you back in the Wizard mindset, a couple of new premium tables will arrive on the same […]
Pinball FX2 will be released on Steam next week
Pinball FX2 will be released on Steam next week, Zen Studios has announced.
Star Wars Pinball - Boba Fett trailer features a Han Solo spinner, the deadly Sarlacc
Zen Studios has released a new video for Star Wars Pinball, and it features the Boba Fett table. This particular table will contain several "major moments" in the bounty hunter's career as such as jobs given by the Galactic Empire and the Hutts. The table contains a spinner featuring Han Solo in Carbonite and the […]
Xbox 360 320 GB HDD comes with three games
Microsoft has announced a new 320GB HDD for the Xbox 360, which will launch in March in the US for $130. The add-on comes pre-loaded with three games – Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, Ms. Splosion Man and Pinball FX2 with Sorcerer's Lair. An Xbox.com product page has all the relevant details, but we haven't […]
Marvel Pinball gets Avengers Chronicles tables
Zen Studios has announced four new tables will come to Marvel Pinball and Pinball FX2 themed around The Avengers. The tables, knowns as Avengers Chronicles, will launch this spring ahead of the movie in May, and will feature new achievements and trophies, table guides and more. The content will go live as DLC on PSN […]
Martian table added to Pinball FX2
ZEN said today that Mars is the latest table to be added to XBLA's Pinball FX2. Players can download the level for 240MSP on April 20. If you haven't bought Pinball FX2, stop being an idiot. It's amazing. See millions of screens and a video after the break.
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Subtle Signs You Need to Eat More Protein
Not seeing the results you want at the gym? Any number of things could be causing your progress to stall, but protein missing from your diet might be to blame. "If you go to the gym, you could take longer to recover or don't see muscle gain after a workout. Low protein levels can cause muscle loss and wasting," Butler says. When you don't have enough protein, the proteins that would have otherwise been used for muscle building and repair are used to supply more vital tissues. When you break down your muscles during a workout, they may simply wear away instead of building up stronger during repair. Your body needs more protein to build your strength back up again. This protein doesn't have to come from a protein bar or shake; it can come from nutritious foods in your meals and snacks.istockphoto.com
Your hair, skin, and nails feel brittle and dry
"Our skin, hair, and nails are made primarily from a protein called keratin, which requires protein from your diet to produce," registered dietitian Katey Davidson explains. If you don't have enough keratin in your system, your skin, hair, and nails will suffer. "Collagen is another important protein," Davidson says. "It relies heavily on the amino acids proline, glycine, and lysine for its production." Those amino acids come directly from eating certain protein-rich foods. That's part of why eating salmon, eggs, and Greek yogurt can actually give you better hair.istockphoto.com
You're always getting sick
You may not realize it, but protein is a major fuel source for assuring the health of your immune system. "A decrease in protein can affect how efficiently your immune system works," says Butler. When your immune system falters, it can result in frequent illness, difficulty recovering from injury, and worse symptoms when you are sick. "Simply put," she says, "a common cold can last much longer."istockphoto.com
Your arms or legs look puffy
This symptom only occurs in rare cases of severe protein deficiency, which mainly occurs in developing countries. But, Davidson says, "A very low protein diet could lead to fluid accumulation called edema. Eating a protein called albumin helps prevent fluid from accumulating in areas of the body." But, she notes, this is very rare.istockphoto.com
You're experiencing intense food cravings
Food cravings are, for the most part, fairly normal. If you smell pizza in the oven, it makes sense that you crave a slice. But if the cravings seem random, intense, and distracting, it could be a sign that you're missing something from your diet. A food craving can, in some instances, be a signal from your body that it needs that food. "Lack of satisfaction or craving other foods after a meal could be a sign you need more protein," registered dietitian Melissa Giovanni told The Daily Meal. "We need adequate carbohydrate and protein throughout the day to make the neurotransmitters and hormones that provide satisfaction."istockphoto.com
You're having trouble sleeping
Tryptophan, an amino acid found in proteins such as those found in turkey breast, is essential for the production of a hormone called serotonin. "You need adequate protein throughout the day to produce serotonin, which your body converts to melatonin at night," Giovanni explains. Melatonin is a hormone that regulates wakefulness and sleep. Without enough of it in your system, it may be difficult to fall asleep at night. "If you do not have enough serotonin to make enough melatonin, it may result in poor sleep quality," Giovanni says. Make sure your body has the nutrients it needs to produce serotonin to help get better sleep; you can try one of these tricks for a better night's rest, as well.istockphoto.com
You're always hungry
It's normal to feel hungry again three to four hours after a full meal. But if you find yourself feeling hungry again shortly after eating, you may need to add more protein to your meals. "Protein increases your feelings of fullness because it takes longer to break down than other macronutrients," says Caleb Backe, personal trainer and health expert for Maple Holistics. "This means that protein is in your system for longer, keeping you full and evening out your blood sugar levels."istockphoto.com
You're feeling fatigued
If you're feeling sluggish and tired and you aren't sure why, you may want to take a look at what's missing from your diet. A deficiency in nearly any important nutrient can result in fatigue - including protein. "If someone starts feeling consistently more tired, that's an indication that they're not getting all the nutrition that they need," says Kari Leland, registered dietitian at Georgetown University Hospital. "They may not be eating enough or, if they have a lack of protein over an extended period of time, it could lead to anemia." A side effect of anemia is often fatigue.istockphoto.com
You have fatty liver disease
If you have fatty liver disease, you may have more to worry about than missing out on protein. But, for reasons that are still unclear, the condition is associated with a deficiency in protein. "Why it occurs in cases of protein deficiency is unclear, but studies suggest that an impaired synthesis of fat-transporting proteins, known as lipoproteins, may contribute to the condition," says nutritionist Vanessa Rissetto.istockphoto.com
You're having trouble concentrating
If you're having trouble staying focused at work or find yourself feeling scatterbrained and foggy, it could be linked to a deficiency in your diet. "Protein and carbohydrates together create certain neurotransmitters that help us focus and concentrate," explains Giovanni. "When we are missing one of these vital nutrients, that process doesn't work as effectively." However, Giovanni notes that this lack of focus could also come from a lack of food overall. "Not eating enough can also make it difficult to concentrate," she says. "Glucose (found mostly in foods that contain carbohydrates) is the brain's only source of fuel; without it, your brain will not function optimally."istockphoto.com
You have a higher risk of bone fracture
"Protein helps maintain the strength and density of bones," Rissetto explains. "Insufficient protein intake has been linked to a lower bone mineral density and an increased risk of fractures." Calcium isn't the only nutrient you need to maintain bone health. These other foods can also help ensure you keep your bones strong and healthy.
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Miley Cyrus knows what she's doing — but that doesn't mean you have to like her, because she probably doesn't care. At least, she's pretending not to.
So says Linda Ong (left), president and brand strategist at TruthCo., a Brooklyn-based company that specializes in creating brands with cultural impact. The firm has worked with networks such as MTV (though not on the Video Music Awards), A&E, ABC and The CW, among others.
Also read: Justin Timberlake Defends Miley Cyrus: 'It Was the VMAs, What Did You Guys Expect?'
Ong is surprised at the shock created by Cyrus' twerk-heavy, racy VMAs performance on Sunday.
"All that she did was cement the direction that she's been taking post 'Hannah Montana,'" Ong told TheWrap. "Nothing that she did at the VMAs was off-brand for her … just louder."
Howard Bragman, vice chairman of Reputation.com, took it one step further, telling TheWrap, "Clearly 'Hanna Montana' died Sunday night on the stage at the VMAs — or she was murdered."
See photos: The Evolution of Miley Cyrus: From Clean and Chipper to Controversial Stripper
Bragman (right) added that Cyrus' second message was simply, "I'm growing up with you."
Message received.
Ong insisted her performance was far more well thought-out and planned than many people would assume. The former child star certainly seemed pleased to have gotten so many tongues wagging with her performance, approvingly noting how many tweets it inspired.
Smilers! My VMA performance had 306.000 tweets per minute. That's more than the blackout or Superbowl! #fact.
– Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) August 26, 2013
Bragman compared Cyrus' suggestive performance to Madonna's past eyebrow raisers, which helped propel her career.
"Controversy works, particularly in music," he said.
So what does Cyrus have to do to complete this marketing transition? It's not clear what her long term goals are, and they are the most important piece to the puzzle, Ong said.
Also read: Miley Cyrus' Twerk-tastic VMA Performance: By the Numbers
Her reps did not respond to TheWrap's request for comment.
At this point, no one is confusing the current incarnation of Miley Cyrus with the one from her "Hannah Montana" days. So, mission clearly accomplished in that regard.
And despite the backlash over Cyrus backing her thang up in Robin Thicke's crotch, slapping another woman's butt onstage or twerking with children's stuffed animals, brand experts say there are likely no regrets from Miley's end.
"No female performing artist ever lost her career for being too sexy," Bragman said, "and no male one either for that matter."