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Cartoon Network and Kids Foot Locker Offer One Lucky Viewer the Opportunity to Attend The First-Ever "Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards"
Cartoon Network and Kids Foot Locker are coming together for the first-ever Cartoon Network Hall of Game awards to provide one lucky viewer the opportunity to attend the awards show in early 2011. The promotion kicks off on Dec. 20 and is part of a larger Kids Foot Locker sponsorship around the high-profile televised event.
Throughout the week of Dec. 20, Cartoon Network will encourage viewers to tune in on Dec. 23 from 5-7 pm during the network's holiday movie marathon. The network will feature a call-in number during the movie to enter to win a trip for four to the Cartoon Network Hall of Game awards, sponsored by Kids Foot Locker.
As part of the larger awards show sponsorship, Kids Foot Locker will sponsor a voting category, awarding the athlete with the best sense of style, featured during the awards show and a special Kids Foot Locker micro site at www.HallofGame.com/sneakers. The site will feature the hottest new sneakers currently available at Kids Foot Locker, with the capability to download a Kids Foot Locker coupon, redeemable at Kidsfootlocker.com through March 31, 2011.
"Aligning with Kids Foot Locker to send one lucky viewer to the anticipated awards show is a win for everyone, most importantly our viewers," said John O'Hara, executive vice president and general sales manager, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim Ad Sales and Marketing. "This fully integrated sponsorship is the type of strategic promotion we strive to develop alongside our sponsoring partners."
"Through our partnership with Cartoon Network, we are engaging our customers further with a unique program that resonates with both parents and their children," said Jeanine Zocks, vice president of marketing for Kids Foot Locker. "We are always looking for new ways to elevate our customers' experiences with us. The opportunity to win a trip to the inaugural �Hall of Game,' generates that excitement."
Premiering in early 2011, Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards will give kids the chance to vote for their favorites in select categories at www.HallofGame.com. From the red carpet, to the never-before-seen stunts and surprises on stage, this unconventional celebration will be led by a celebrity host and feature icons from television, film, music and sports, as kids experience an evening of humor and fun at the most raucous and biggest sports awards show ever presented on television. Additional Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards sponsors previously announced include Pepperidge Farm(R) Goldfish(R) Crackers.
Cartoon Network previously announced that veteran, award-winning television and special event executive producers Michael Dempsey and Steve Mayer will lead production of its first-ever broadcast awards event, Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards. This first-of-its-kind, sports award event for kids, is created and produced in association with IMG Media, the production arm of global sports, entertainment and media company, IMG. The Sports Illustrated Group's SI KIDS franchise will be serving as the official media partner.
About Kids Foot Locker
Kids Foot Locker is part of Foot Locker, Inc., a specialty athletic retailer that operates approximately 3,500 stores in 21 countries in North America, Europe and Australia. Through its Foot Locker, Footaction, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker and Champs Sports retail stores, as well as its direct-to-customer channel Footlocker.com/Eastbay/CCS, the Company is the leading provider of athletic footwear and apparel.
About IMG Media
IMG Media operates from over 30 offices worldwide and distributes content across all forms of media including TV, Audio, Fixed Media, Inflight and Closed Circuit, Broadband and Mobile. IMG Media Production generates 6000 hours of programming, over 200 projects in locations around the world. These include coverage of: New York City Marathon, Masters, PGA Championship, ATP and WTA Tennis, Professional Bull Riding, television and digital production for both Wimbledon and the R and A, Premier League Soccer Productions, Total Rugby for the IRB, Transworld Sport, FIFA Futbol Mondial and FIFA World Cup Preview Series. IMG Media also has produced entertainment specials such as: Super Bowl's Greatest Commercials, World's and Year's Funniest Commercials for TBS, Christmas in Rockefeller Center, and Boston Pops 4th of July Spectacular. IMG Media also maintains the world's largest sports archive with more than 250,000 hours of footage.
About Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than 99 million U.S. homes and 166 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for youth and families. Nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animated and live-action series for young adults 18-34.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.


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Three massive facilities were built of which one was deemed to be the largest building in the world at the time.
75,000 people flooded in and began work which brought with it housing developments that facilitated the growth of a town that would later become Oak Ridge. During the war years the mass number of jobs it created must have seemed exceedingly positive, yet nobody knew exactly what the purpose of the facility was, including the bulk of those who worked there.
All designations were on a need to know bases and workers were limited to their specific function. If for example your job was to manufacture washers, you were expected to produce washers and not ask questions beyond that. At the time the town didn't appear on any maps either.
In less than four years, the Army engineers had built nearly 10,000 homes, 90 two-story dormitories, 5,000 trailers, barracks and huts for 16,000 people, a dozen shopping centres, nine schools, two chapels and the nation's ninth-largest bus system.
The manner in which the world eventually learn of its secret was through the mass media in the wake of the atomic bombs, dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The facility was indeed the birth place the atomic bomb (home to the Manhattan Project) and posters that donned the facility at the time read: "What you see here, what you do here, what you hear here, when you leave here, let it stay here."
Image: (Wikipedia) Workers leaving the Manhattan Project's Y-12 plant at shift changing time, 1945 (US government photo by Ed Westcott)
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The fan-made masterpiece Star Wars Uncut is ready for its premiere. After dividing A New Hope into 15-second bits and divvying them out to fans to "remake," the project is finally winding down. Check out the latest trailer and clips.
According to the official Star Wars Uncut site, the film is done, and they are ready to screen it. The first showing for the entire Star Wars Uncut: A New Hope will be in Copenhagen at CPH:PIX Festival April 19. But they also have a few NYC screenings "in the works." Show your support if you want it to come to your town. Here's the new trailer:
Star Wars Uncut - The Escape from Casey Pugh on Vimeo.
Right now Malcolm Sutherland's segments in the Uncut project are by far and away my favorite. Thanks to Super Punch for pointing out Sutherland's work.
Star Wars Uncut - Scene 113 - "Hello there" from Malcolm Sutherland on Vimeo.
Star Wars Uncut - Scene 246 from Malcolm Sutherland on Vimeo.
Star Wars Uncut - Scene 415 - "All wings report in..." from Malcolm Sutherland on Vimeo.


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Meat Recall: 468K Pounds of Meat Across 13 States May Contain Potentially Lethal Bacteria (VIDEO)
Meat Recall: 468K Pounds of Meat Across 13 States May Contain Potentially Lethal Bacteria (VIDEO)
A meat recall has been expanded this week to 468,000 pounds of roast beef, ham, and turkey breast, among numerous other meats across more than 10 U.S. states.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed that a Louisiana-based meat packing company has widened their recall, which also includes tasso pork, ham shanks, hog headcheese, corned beef, and pastrami.
The meat is being recalled through fears of a possible bacterial contamination in the products.
The agriculture department has reported Friday that the specific contamination suspected is Listeria monocytogenes.
According to reports, the potentially contaminated meats were distributed to outlets in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service has listed numerous types of meat sold under 41 different names with multiple "sell by" dates. Worryingly the release also confirmed that some of the meat was of the type that may have been sliced up at retail delis, and so would not bear any kind of packaging information with which consumers could identify it for the recall.
The recalled meats were produced at Manda's facility in Baker, La. between Feb. 27 and April 9.
The USDA has also confirmed that if Listeria monocytogenes is consumed it can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease.
The statement from the USDA said, "Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis," however, those with weakened immune systems, and those who are pregnant are most at risk.
Josh Yarborough, director of quality assurance for Manda, said in the statement: "We are committed to work with USDA in reviewing and enhancing our food safety system so we can continue to ensure that our products are safe, wholesome and worthy of our brand name."
Consumers are asked to check the USDA website for further information by clicking here.
Here is a video news report into the meat recall:


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This program will update VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) to version 22.214.171.12430.
- This is the official release of VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) patch for fixing the issue occurred in 12Q3.
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Aug. 18, 2010 -- A new generation of antiviral drugs can help reverse liver fibrosis and even early cirrhosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, and they continue to work for many years, new research suggests.
In a newly published study, 88% of previously untreated patients who took the drug entecavir for an average of six years continued to show reductions in liver injury, as measured by fibrosis and cirrhosis.
Known by the trade name Baraclude, entecavir was approved in 2005 for the treatment of chronic HBV infection, and it has become a first-line treatment for patients who have not been previously treated.
The study assessed long-term outcomes among patients enrolled in two phase III studies who took the drug for at least three years and as long as seven years.
HBV Drug Reverses Liver Scarring
Fifty-seven patients who were still taking the drug underwent biopsies an average of six years after beginning the treatment.
Almost all the patients (96%) showed reductions in HBV-associated inflammation, which leads to liver scarring, or fibrosis, and eventually cirrhosis, which involves extensive scarring and poor liver function.
Roughly 90% of patients showed improvements in fibrosis scores, including all 10 patients with advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis at study entry.
The research appears in the September issue of the journal Hepatology. The study was funded by Bristol-Myers Squibb, which manufactures entecavir.
The fact that most patients continued to improve while taking the drug confirms the value of long-term HBV treatment, study researcher Ting-Tsung Chang of Taiwan's National Cheng Kung University Hospital says in a news release.
Prevalence of Hepatitis B
The virus is much less common among people born in the U.S. than it was a generation ago, thanks to widespread vaccination and screening, hepatitis specialist and researcher Eugene Schiff, MD, tells WebMD.
He directs the Schiff Liver Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Chronic infection is still very common in other parts of the world, however, especially Southeast Asia.
As many as 150 million people in China are chronically infected, with the main mode of transmission being birth related.
Schiff says most newly diagnosed cases of HBV in the U.S. occur in recent immigrants who have been infected all their lives but have most likely never been treated.
The CDC estimates that about 1.3 million people in the U.S. and 350 million people worldwide are chronically infected with HBV, and as many as 15% to 25% will develop liver damage, liver failure, cirrhosis, or liver cancer as a result.


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We are a Non-profit 501(c)3 organization supporting the development of licensed U.S. Baby Cafés.
Baby Cafés are FREE resources for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, offering:
No appointment is needed- Baby Café sites are generally open at least once a week.
Some Cafes offer play areas for accompanying toddlers.
Locations vary from church halls, community rooms and soup kitchens to WIC clinics and hospitals. Some Cafés welcome male partners, and all Cafés welcome female supporters.
Learn more about what to expect when visiting a Baby Café and what moms say about Baby Café
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Currently, approximately 80% of all US women start breastfeeding, but of those moms, approximately 60% do not reach their own goals.
In efforts to improve these rates, Baby Cafés offer support on all aspects of breastfeeding and its impact on daily life – from prenatal to weaning, as well as assistance with pumping and maintaining supply if moms return to work outside the home.
Baby Café sites are run by a range of trained staff including health professionals such as board certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs), midwives and nurses, and other qualified and accredited breastfeeding counselors. All will have specific training and experience in helping breastfeeding families to provide a consistent, high standard of care.
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Personal Safety
Tips / Advice about using Social Networking & Dating Sites
There is much talked about using Dating and Social Networking sites and the potential risks to your personal information, personal finances and even personal safety. Whilst there are dangers, there are steps you can take so that you can both reap the benefits of meeting new friends and at the same time minimise the risks.
Only use a reputable websites - The first and most important tip is to use only websites which have a good reputable and clearly set out policies about services that are offered and the costs that will be charged. Also try to speak to or hear from customers who have used the services from the sites
Personal information - We all want to appear open and friendly when we're meeting new people, but we should also be careful to make sure we want someone to have our information before giving it out. The majority of Dating and Soical Networking sites have messaging systems which mean you don't need to give out any contact information at all until you're happy to, so don't be afraid to tell someone that you'd rather stick to the on-site system for longer if you have concerns. If they're genuine then they won't have a problem.
Scammers - You should treat people in much the same way online as you do in the real world. If someone you barely know asks to borrow money or asks for any sort of financial details whatsoever, then alarm bells should start to ring. You wouldn't expect someone you met in the pub last week to ask for money, and you shouldn't expect it online either. If you have any such contact from someone you should report this to the site administration..
Personal safety - There's plenty of advice around for when meeting up with someone you've met online, but the main point is that you should always stay in control. Meet in a public place, tell someone when and where you're going, and arrange to call them at a given time to confirm all's going well. If your date is worth their salt, they will completely understand and, rather than having a problem with your caution, will probably just be impressed at how well organised you are.
Don't panic! - The majority of
people you meet online will be genuine people just like you who are simply looking
for a date and a bit of fun. Unfortunately, it's best to plan for the worst and then
allow people to prove themselves otherwise, but don't let the occasional dodgy
character spoil your enjoyment. Just be aware that there is the odd one out there and
exercise a little caution, as you would in any other place where you're meeting new
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August 16, 2011, Stevensville, Maryland – Vapotherm, a privately held manufacturer of respiratory care devices for hospital and home use, announced today that its Precision Flow® system has been validated by Ikaria, Inc. and cleared by the FDA for the administration of nitric oxide via high flow nasal cannula. The product is part of Vapotherm's High Flow Specialty Gas Program for optimal conditioning of breathing gases.
Hypoxic respiratory failure affects approximately 23,400 term and near-term infants annually. "Precision Flow is now compatible with the INOMAX DS and DSIR drug-delivery systems which provides clinicians with the ability to administer inhaled nitric oxide without the risks of more invasive methods like mechanical ventilation and pressure based therapies", said Bill Niland, Chairman and Chief Business Development Officer at Vapotherm.
Vapotherm's High Flow Specialty Gas Program was created to expand High Flow Therapy (HFT®) beyond air and oxygen to other medical and specialty gases. The Company's flagship platform device, the Precision Flow, was developed with a modular design concept to allow for several specialty applications in neonatal, pediatric and adult patient populations. In all applications, the device optimizes the delivery of gases via precise blending, flow control and temperature management. As with all Vapotherm HFT® products, the overall goal is non-invasive respiratory support via simple nasal cannula in a device that is easy for clinicians to operate but comprehensive in terms of safety and performance features.
Vapotherm, Inc. is a privately held manufacturer of respiratory care devices for hospitals and home care use based in Stevensville, Maryland. The Company is dedicated to the development of innovative, noninvasive technologies for respiratory therapy, especially for the treatment of chronic lung and acute breathing disorders. For more information, visit www.vapotherm.com.
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This article first appeared on the Guardian Teacher Blog on 20th February.
ICT spending: proceed with caution
Technology doesn't guarantee improved learning outcomes – put the pedagogy first
Schools love to show off their new gadgets. In a non-scientific survey of sixteen school prospectuses, I found fourteen of them had prominent images of computer-suites or classrooms with interactive whiteboards. These images of shiny new technology say "our teaching is modern, we're preparing your kids for the future".
The last government certainly thought so, with record levels of ICT investment in schools that ran up to £0.5 billion a year. Vast sums have been spent on new computer labs, interactive whiteboards, wireless networks and laptops. In many cases this has had great effects on attendance and behaviour monitoring, but the evidence that it has led to improvements in learning outcomes is thin.
There were, I think, many cases where the technology cart was put before the learning horse, if you'll excuse the tortured metaphor. Even in today's frugal climate you still hear stories such as the school which excitedly went out and bought 30 iPads, only for them to sit in a cupboard while the deputy head appealed to colleagues for some ideas of how to use them. A classic tale of technology trumping pedagogy.
As teachers, we all know that learning happens most effectively when students are engaged in an activity that allows them to receive frequent, formative feedback about their skill level, with suitably challenging and varied tasks that sustain their interest. This has to be the primary objective of any lesson, and sometimes it can be aided by careful use of classroom technology. A great example of this is a maths lesson I saw last week where one student was at the front manipulating an interactive online activity on angles, while the rest predicted results and gave feedback via a set of wonderful low-tech mini whiteboards. They had fun, the teacher managed to pinpoint misunderstandings, and everyone progressed.
The trouble is, technology is not always the answer, and it can even harm the learning when used badly. I was recently told about a rather nervous teacher who used to stay glued to the front of the class, with very little chance for interaction with the students, and consequently a number of behaviour problems. The school was working hard to encourage her to venture out among the students, and there were clear improvements being made. The school then installed an interactive whiteboard in her class and in encouraging her to use it, unfortunately exacerbated the original problem as she started to rely on slides and activities that kept her stuck behind her desk once again.
Even the best technology can also cause real trouble when the reliability isn't 100%. I mentored a PGCE student last year who planned an interesting lesson where students would use laptops to create summary-presentations of an algebra topic. Sadly for him the gremlins struck, and the wireless network failed in the classroom. After a brave struggle to get things fixed, he eventually abandoned the lesson and dived in to some dependable-but-stodgy textbook questions to save the day, and his sanity.
The message here is that technology is not a guaranteed vehicle for improvement. I've heard of well-intentioned schemes to buy laptops for all students that have ended in expensive disaster, and of course everyone has seen interactive whiteboards that get ruined when frustrated teachers find they're not working and try using dry-wipe pens on them. In almost all cases the problem boils down to failure to satisfactorily answer a few key questions.
First, and most importantly, will the purchase enable better quality learning? Things to consider include whether it helps teachers assess and feed-back, whether it encourages active lesson participation from more students, whether it allows students to tackle more higher-order, open-ended questions, and whether it allows students to work more independently and/or collaboratively.
Secondly (and, I suspect, most commonly neglected) is to ask yourself whether you've budgeted for the time and resources that teachers absolutely have to have in order to integrate the new technology in to their everyday classroom practice. It isn't enough to simply run one how-to session. There must be time put aside to modify schemes of work, try out new ideas, observe colleagues in action, feed back, discuss, problem-solve and create new resources. Perhaps you could spend a chunk of your ICT budget to allocate time for these activities for a couple of years. Pedagogy takes time to develop, and is the key to successful classrooms.
Thirdly, is the infrastructure and support present? Teachers require technology to be ultra-reliable. Cutting corners on your network servers and IT technicians could be a major own-goal. Is your purchase rugged and reliable, or will half the set have broken screens and missing keys within months? Perhaps you could improve learning much better by investing this year's budget on repairing current gadgets and instituting collaborative-planning sessions?
New technology is very tempting, and it's really important that schools avoid the magpie-effect, ie "ooh look, it's shiny!" Put the pedagogy first, give the teachers time, and the learning should follow. As with everything in education, ICT alone is no panacea.
• David Weston is a secondary school teacher and an education consultant at Informed Education. You can follow him on Twitter@informed_edu.


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Phil Collins can't stand Paul McCartney 14 years later
Phil Collins thinks Sir Paul McCartney is condescending.
The 65-year-old star is former fan of the legendary singer, but his perception of Sir Paul took a sharp downward turn following an encounter at the Party at the Palace event at Buckingham Palace in 2002, which marked the Golden Jubilee of Britain's Queen Elizabeth.
He said: "I've got to preface this by saying McCartney was one of my heroes. But he has this thing when he's talking to you, where he makes you feel ...[putting on a condescending Scouse accent] 'I know this must be hard for you, because I'm a Beatle. I'm Paul McCartney and it must be very hard for you to actually be holding a conversation with me.'"
Phil admitted he has "never forgot" the way he was treated by Sir Paul at Buckingham Palace.
He explained to the Sunday Times newspaper: "I met him when I was working at the Buckingham Palace party at the palace thing back in 2002.
"McCartney came up with Heather Mills and I had a first edition of The Beatles by Hunter Davies and I said, 'Hey Paul, do you mind signing this for me?' And he said, 'Oh Heather, our little Phil's a bit of a Beatles fan.' And I thought, 'You f***, you f***.' Never forgot it."
Phil is similarly unimpressed by US presidential candidate Donald Trump, although he admits to be fascinated by his rise.
Phil said: "I've been engrossed in this presidential candidacy. I can't stand Donald Trump - no reason, other than I think he's completely wrong and it's a stupid idea."
Despite this, Phil hasn't registered a vote since he was a teenager, explaining he has been "out of the country on tour" for much of his adult life.


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Mantis Knives
Besides exquisite design and advanced technology, one of the most appealing aspects of a Mantis Knife is it's exclusivity. Mantis Knives founder, Gary West, highlights... If you're carrying a Mantis Knife, it would be a rare occasion to see another Mantis Knife peeking out of a strangers pocket. The hand-built nature of our knives dictate the limited production and thereby, the exclusivity.


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Today's final athlete run-in story, to be honest with you, might be our very favorite so far. We might hate the guy on "Baseball Tonight," but there was a reason he was beloved (before his job was to talk for a living) not only in Philadelphia, but around the baseball world.
This story, from John in Cherry Hill, N.J., helps explain why.
The legend of the Vet Stadium 700 level is well preserved in fandom lore. The fights, the thugs, the drunks, the clenched fists and scowls. Having bore witness to this section in person on a few occasions, I can whole-heartedly say that this is one of the few times where a legend truly lives up to itself.
In 2000, during Andy Reid's first full season as head coach, when the Eagles finished a rebuilding mode 5-11, I attended the final home game of the year against the Rams, who had pretty much benched all their starters since they wrapped up home field advantage and were in prime position to head back to the Super Bowl. The 700 level was less ornery that day — the Eagles were winning the game and that was enough to keep the crowd somewhat civil throughout. However, during the third quarter, some dude dressed in a very old Isaac Bruce jersey, a Rams' baseball hat and carrying some hokey cardboard sign that said "Rams Rule!" or something equally unoriginal began to walk around the perimeter of the 700 level deck. He passed our section once to a flurry of boos. He did it again and the boos became louder. The crowd began to get restless and I knew that something was going to happen to this misguided person if he came by again.
On his third pass, it happened — a full cup of soda came rifling down and hit him in the chest. The crowd cheered. Security began to make its way up to the section and everybody turned around to see who the culprit was. When security began walking the man down the stairs, the cheers became louder and when I finally got a view of the man, it was obvious he was not just your average drunk, pot-bellied animal that lived in the 700 level. Or was he? It turned out that the soda-thrower was former Phillie-cum-ESPN analyst John Kruk, wearing an awful grey sweatshirt and completely feeling right at home with the maniacs. As he was escorted out of the section, he made presidential waves to the rest of the fans — which was now giving him a full-on standing ovation — and security seemed to let him ham it up a bit because they knew who he was as well. If anybody questions why Philly was so in love with the '93 Phillies team — and the Eagles, for that matter - well that could pretty much sum it up right then and there.
Athlete Run-In: David Wells' Special Talent [Deadspin]


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Kids of Moms With History of Depression Seem Less Happy
Those who rarely smile, laugh or hug may be at higher risk of depression, study suggests
FRIDAY, July 15, 2011 (HealthDay News) -- Children who show fewer than normal signs of affection or happiness, such as smiles, laughter or hugs, might be at risk for depression, a new study suggests.
Although greater-than-normal crying and negative emotions in children can be a red flag for depression, too few demonstrations of happiness and affection could mean that children are not able to cope with bad moods well, making them more vulnerable to depressive disorders, according to researchers from the University of Michigan and the University of Pittsburgh.
"Surprisingly, it seems that it is low levels of happiness, as opposed to high levels of sadness, that may help explain why these kids too often develop depressive disorders," study co-author Nestor Lopez-Duran, an assistant professor of psychology at U-M, said in a university news release.
In conducting the study, published in the current issue of Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, researchers followed 140 mothers and 202 children, ranging in age from late infancy to 9 years. The children were divided into two groups: those whose mothers had a history of depression and those whose mothers did not. Then all the children were given tasks to provoke positive and negative emotions.
The researchers found that although children whose mothers had a history of depression had the same amount of negative emotions as other kids their age, they had fewer displays of positive or happy emotions.
The study authors noted that because the children's mothers had a history of depression, the youngsters were already at greater risk for the condition. They concluded however, the lack of positive emotions is another warning sign for depression that should be recognized.
Parents or guardians should not ignore children's sadness or frustration, advised Lopez-Duran. Children who are unable to experience happiness during their playtime or other activities may be at risk for depression and should be evaluated by a health professional, he added.
Other symptoms that may signal depression in children include:
- Trouble sleeping
- Lack of appetite
- Sadness
- Inability to concentrate
- Irritability
More information
The American Academy of Pediatrics provides more information on childhood depression.


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I noticed recently that books with the phrase "The Last Man Who Knew Everything" all share in common that their subjects lived during the period close to the Scientific Revolution, roughly between 1550 to 1700. (The examples I own are about Athanasius Kircher, a Jesuit priest born in 1602; Thomas Young, who studied topics such as optics and philology and was born in 1773; and Philadelphia area professor Joseph Leidy, who was born in 1823.)
It's as if the Scientific Revolution — and the knowledge it spawned — killed the ability to Know Everything. Before then, it was not only possible to be a generalist or polymath (someone with a wide range of expertise) — but the weaving together of different disciplines was actually rather unexceptional. The Ancients discussed topics such as ethics, biology, and metaphysics alongside each other. The Babylonian Talmud discusses everything from astronomy and biology to morality and law, weaving them together into a single compendium.
So what changed? Scientific knowledge exploded in size, mainly due to the application of the scientific method to our surroundings. As that knowledge base and its domain experts grew exponentially, we began classifying and ordering all that we understood — from the classification taxonomy of Carl Linnaeus to manuals for categorizing mental disease. We made sense of our world by dividing information into manageable portions and distinct areas of proficiency.
But as people began to specialize, knowledge became fragmented. We chose to know more and more about less and less. We may have expanded what we as a society know — but it was at the price of no single individual being able to truly know it all.
We may have expanded what we as a society know — but it was at the price of no one being able to truly know it all.
Now, we obviously require specialized experts (as opposed to dilettantes) to solve specific problems; think about the field of medicine, for example. Yet the most exciting inventions occur at the boundaries of disciplines, among those who can bring different ideas from different fields together. As Robert Twigger noted, "Invention fights specialisation at every turn."
In fact, some of the most exciting advancements in computing right now come from the field of deep learning — which itself draws from multiple fields: neuroscience, cognitive psychology, machine learning, natural language/ linguistics, computer vision, mathematics — to make the next step of AI possible. Companies such as Facebook, Google, IBM, and Microsoft are all involved.
But frankly, this kind of interdisciplinary approach isn't happening more broadly in corporations, let alone in academia. There are institutional barriers (nearly all training, and data, lives in silos) as well as cognitive and biological ones. Even though the information storage capacity in our brains is vast (multiple petabytes), we eventually bump up against what we can truly understand (what some call The End of Insight) — or we just can't hold all the relevant knowledge in our heads.
Still, we needn't despair. There are ways to foster a culture of interdisciplinarity in a fragmented world.
We Need to Focus on the Tools, Not the Fields
Several years ago, a team of scientists examined hundreds of millions of clicks on scientific papers in order to discern the "clickstream" — the path readers take from one page to the next.
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Samuel Arbesman is an applied mathematician and network scientist. He is currently a senior scholar at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and a fellow at the Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University. Arbesman is the author of The Half-Life of Facts and blogs for Wired Science on Social Dimension.
This data revealed patterns of how people moved from one subject area to the next. For example, nursing connects medicine to the fields of psychology and education. Organic chemistry bridges physical chemistry and analytic chemistry; economics is tightly intertwined with sociology and law; and the field of music stands quite distinct.
Of course, these are oversimplifications. Music incorporates concepts from physics and psychology while economics draws heavily from mathematics. But it's one way to explore the interconnected nature of ideas, and it reminds us that we need to identify the tools necessary to bridge different domains and place them into a connected framework.
Let's take a simple analogy. What do the following things have in common: doing Sudoku, constructing crossword puzzles, conducting logistics for large companies, playing Super Mario Brothers?
Well, in content terms, not much. They appear to be a collection of tasks that are easy to understand but not master. And it turns out that they're all hard in a specific way: They're what are known in theoretical computer science as NP-complete problems. Knowing this means each of these problems can be converted into a version of the other — I can construct a Sudoku puzzle that, if solved, could potentially shed light on how Walmart should route its delivery trucks.
Simply put, there are fields that have a certain generalizability, and their organizing ideas and tools can be used to find relationships between disparate areas. The most basic example of such a field is mathematics. As Eugene Wigner stated in his 1960 paper The Unreasonably Effectiveness of Mathematics in the Natural Sciences, "The miracle of the appropriateness of the language of mathematics for the formulation of the laws of physics is a wonderful gift which we neither understand nor deserve."
Mathematics is a gift, an unbelievably useful tool for understanding our surroundings.
We Need To Think in Terms of Modules and Protocols
Take the science of complexity. It's an attempt to abstract complex systems to their relevant interacting components, and then create a mathematical formalism that can explain the phenomenon being examined.
A complex system often has many interconnecting units that are themselves made up of many pieces. These larger units, which often have a certain degree of independence and internal sophistication, are known as modules. The property of modularity is a hallmark of many complex systems, from those in biology to programming. But an additional feature of these modular systems — often more abstract than the individual components — is how the pieces interact.
LEGO pieces can be combined in multiple ways. But what allows them to interact effectively is the shape and structure of the bricks — the bundle of properties that allow them to snap together easily. Similarly, multitudes of personal computers, massive servers, phones, and appliances can all connect to the Internet. What allows them to do this is the use of a common protocol, in this case the Internet Protocol (IP).
Whether referred to as protocols, standards, or interfaces, modules can vary, but can only interact — and be interoperable — if they use a common set of protocols.
Such modularity is not just a feature of physical systems. We need it for information, too. Think of the usefulness of websites like If This Then That ("Lincoln logs for your online life") allowing "ingredients" like email, photos, RSS feeds, notes, weather updates, calendars, activity, and now location to be connected into meaningful recipes.
IFTTT is important because information is most useful when modules can be connected. And the same is true with knowledge. Distinct fields act like modules: complex, intricate, and complete with their own terminology and jargon. These features act as hurdles to interaction, and we can only interconnect the domains by building a set of common protocols.
This is exactly what the tools of mathematics and complex systems are: protocols. Not only do such tools allow someone to work in multiple disciplines — making it possible, once again, to be a generalist — they demand that similarities between different domains be made explicit.
This suggests that learning how to code is not enough to change how we think. Yes, coding does provide a certain structure to one's thoughts. But there is a more important — and often ignored aspect — behind programming: through code, and the recognition that algorithmic similarity occurs over and over, we can see the similarities between different spheres of knowledge.
Far from being a tech-centric perspective, coding connects ideas across fields.
And We Need to Embrace the Machines
Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's investing partner, refers to the mental models required to understand the world — and that can be plugged into different situations — as a "latticework of models". When suitably abstracted, these models can provide a powerful way of understanding many phenomena that might on the surface seem unrelated. Though an expert is a good guide along the way, these models are the tools that allow us to jump from field to field.
And machines can help, acting as partners in generalism.
Some people are not happy with this idea. But we need to welcome the tools that will allow us to more effectively manage the rapid growth of knowledge and prevent the balkanization of fields. As knowledge grows, we must increasingly rely on computers. This is not a new insight; in 1945, Vannevar Bush wrote the seminal "As We May Think" essay in The Atlantic describing the need for a machine:
But there is increased evidence that we are being bogged down today as specialization extends. The investigator is staggered by the findings and conclusions of thousands of other workers — conclusions which he cannot find time to grasp, much less to remember, as they appear. Yet specialization becomes increasingly necessary for progress, and the effort to bridge between disciplines is correspondingly superficial…
The difficulty seems to be… not so much that we publish unduly in view of the extent and variety of present day interests, but rather that publication has been extended far beyond our present ability to make real use of the record. The summation of human experience is being expanded at a prodigious rate, and the means we use for threading through the consequent maze to the momentarily important item is the same as was used in the days of square-rigged ships.
The problem of hidden knowledge (also discussed in my book The Half-Life of Facts) continues to grow. And now we have the Internet, and search, and big data which both surface, and hide, knowledge. As a way of addressing this problem of growing knowledge, Bush proposed a "memex" device, a type of rudimentary web browser.
But we can go further than browsing. Computers can help us generate new knowledge. It could be in proving mathematical theorems. It could be in finding papers that, when combined, yield new discoveries. It could be in taking different people's annotations and finding unexpected connections between them. No matter what forms such discovery takes, though, it is clear that the crafts and tools of mathematics and computing will finally allow for the return of the generalist.
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Where are all the generalists, anyway? They're not really thriving in academia; for the most part, they've gone elsewhere to find their place, and one of these places is business. In the realm of data science at least, the startup world is beating academics at their own game when we consider examples such as Google and Facebook or Bit.ly and Misfit Wearables.
Videogame companies are also promoting this stitching-together of fields. Maxis (a subsidiary of Electronics Arts), the company that makes SimCity, Spore, and the Sims, is full of people who bounce from topic to topic, incorporating information from seemingly unrelated fields. Want to know why the steepest incline of streets in the newest version of SimCity is a certain number of degrees? It's because the developers took the time to examine the steepest inclines in the world and based their coding of this information on that knowledge.
More generally, the world of business and entrepreneurship actively encourages those who see connections between disciplines. One who can recognize a relationship between two disparate fields of ideas will more likely come up with the next, big, new thing. That's investment gold.
So how do we train people for this kind of thinking? The Girl Scouts once offered a fascinating merit badge: the Dabbler badge. This allowed a young scout who wanted to do a little bit of everything to not only generalize, but to be recognized for that achievement. Perhaps it's time for the academic and business equivalent of the Dabbler badge: a way to acknowledge and foster those dabbling in different ideas, all the way from gradeschool to late career.
Specialization is clearly on the rise. It's time for the generalist and the polymath to rise once again. Society needs to make a place for these Last Men and Women to Know Everything, and we need to go beyond the rhetoric of education reform to focus on the right tools that will make this happen.


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A lunar tetrad – four total lunar eclipses in a row – begins on the night of April 14-15, 2014. People are calling it a Blood Moon eclipse. Here's why.
The first Blood Moon eclipse in a series of four is coming up on the night of April 14-15, 2014. This total eclipse of the moon will be visible from the Americas. We in astronomy had not heard the term Blood Moon used in quite this way before this year, but now the term is becoming widespread in the media. The origin of the term is religious, at least according to Christian pastor John Hagee, who wrote a 2013 book about Blood Moons.
Meanwhile, both astronomers and some proponents of Christian prophesy are talking about the upcoming lunar tetrad – the series of four total lunar eclipses – beginning on the night of April 14-15.
We at EarthSky don't have any special knowledge about the Blood Moons of Biblical prophesy. But, since they're moons, and since people are asking us, we wanted to provide some info.
What is a lunar tetrad? Both astronomers and followers of certain Christian pastors are talking about the lunar tetrad of 2014-2015. What is a tetrad? It's four successive total lunar eclipses, with no partial lunar eclipses in between, each of which is separated from the other by six lunar months (six full moons)
Blood Moons in Biblical prophecy. We're not experts on prophecy of any kind. But we'll tell you what we know about the new definition for Blood Moon that has raised so many questions recently.
From what we've been able to gather, two Christian pastors, Mark Blitz and John Hagee, use the term Blood Moon to apply to the full moons of the upcoming tetrad – four successive total lunar eclipses, with no partial lunar eclipses in between, each of which is separated from the other by six lunar months (six full moons) – in 2014 and 2015. John Hagee appears to have popularized the term in his 2013 book Four Blood Moons: Something is About to Change.
Mark Blitz and John Hagee speak of a lunar tetrad as representing a fulfillment of Biblical prophecy. After all, the moon is supposed to turn blood red before the end times, isn't it? As described in Joel 2:31 (Common English Bible):
The sun will be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood before the great and dreadful day of the LORD comes.
That description, by the way, describes both a total solar eclipse and total lunar eclipse. Sun turned to darkness = moon directly between the Earth and sun in a total solar eclipse. Moon turned to blood = Earth directly between the sun and moon, Earth's shadow falling on the moon in a total lunar eclipse.
Dates of Biblical prophecy Blood Moons in 2014 and 2015. These are the dates for the upcoming tetrad – four successive total lunar eclipses – in these years.
- Total lunar eclipse: April 14-15
- Total lunar eclipse: October 8
- Total lunar eclipse: April 4
- Total lunar eclipse: September 28
There are a total of 8 tetrads in the 21st century (2001 to 2100). But proponents of this Biblical prophecy regard the upcoming tetrad as especially significant because it coincides with two important Jewish holidays: Passover and Tabernacles.
The April 2014 and April 2015 total lunar eclipses align with the feast of Passover. The October 2014 and September 2015 total lunar eclipses align with the feast of Tabernacles.
The Jewish calendar is a lunar calendar. In any year, it's inevitable that a full moon should fall on or near the feasts of Passover (15 Nissan) and Tabernacles (15 Tishri). Nissan and Tishri are the first and seventh months of the Jewish calendar, respectively.
It is somewhat ironic that three of these four lunar eclipses are not visible – even in part – from Israel. The only eclipse that can be seen at all from Israel is the tail end of the September 28, 2015 eclipse, which may be observable for a short while before sunrise.
How common is a tetrad of total lunar eclipses? Depending upon the century in which you live, a lunar tetrad (four consecutive total lunar eclipses, spaced at six lunar months apart from one another) may happen fairly frequently – or not at all.
For instance, in our 21st century (2001-2100), there are a total 8 tetrads, but in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, there were none at all. If we include all the centuries from the 1st century (AD 1-100) through the 21st century (2001-2100), inclusive, there are a total of 62 tetrads. The last one occurred in 2003-2004, and the next one after the 2014-2015 tetrad will happen in 2032-2033.
However, if we want to know which tetrads specifically fell on the Jewish feasts of Passover and Tabernacles, there appear to be a total of 8 in these 21 centuries:
- 162-163 C.E. (Common Era)
Why is the term Blood Moon being used to mean a full moon of a lunar tetrad? We can't really tell you why more and more people are using the term Blood Moon to describe the four full moons of a lunar tetrad. We don't know why, exactly.
Here's the definition of a lunar tetrad, again: four successive total lunar eclipses, with no partial eclipses in between, each of which is separated from the other by six lunar months (six full moons). There's no obvious reason why Blood Moon should be associated with this term.
To the best of our knowledge, however, the use of the term Blood Moon to describe a lunar tetrad is of recent origin. It might have originated with John Hagee's 2013 book.
We're still not sure whether Blood Moon pertains to the full moon of any tetrad, or specifically to a tetrad that coincides with the feasts of Passover and Tabernacles.
Either way, I suspect the nouveau definition of Blood Moon will gain traction as we approach the tetrad, the four total lunar eclipses of 2014 and 2015.
Other times in astronomy you hear "moon" and "blood" in same sentence. The full moon nearly always appears coppery red during a total lunar eclipse. That's because the dispersed light from all the Earth's sunrises and sunsets falls on the face of the moon at mid-eclipse. Thus the term blood moon can be and probably is applied to any and all total lunar eclipses. It's only in years where volcanic activity is pronounced that the moon's face during a total lunar eclipse might appear more brownish or gray in color. Usually, the moon looks red. We astronomy writers often say it looks blood red. Why? Because it sounds dramatic, and a lunar eclipse is a dramatic natural event. Read more here: Why does the moon look red during a total lunar eclipse?
What's more, in folklore, all the full moons have names. The names typically coincide with months of the year, or seasons. One of the most famous moon names is the Hunter's Moon. It is the the full moon immediately following the Harvest Moon, which is the full moon occurring most closely to the autumnal equinox.
The Hunter's Moon, in skylore, is also sometimes called the Blood Moon. Why? Probably because it's a characteristic of these autumn full moons that they appear nearly full – and rise soon after sunset – for several evenings in a row. Many people see them when they are low in the sky, shortly after they've risen, at which time there's more atmosphere between you and the moon than when the moon is overhead. When you see the moon low in the sky, the extra air between you and the moon makes the moon look reddish. Voila. Blood moon.
The second total lunar eclipse of the coming lunar tetrad will take place on October 8, the same night as the Hunter's Moon. So there will be two reasons to use the term Blood Moon that night.
Dates for the Northern Hemisphere's Harvest and Hunter's Moons in 2014 and 2015:
- Harvest Moon: September 9
- Autumn Equinox: September 23
- Hunter's (Blood) Moon: October 8
- Autumn Equinox: September 23
- Harvest Moon: September 28
- Hunter's (Blood) Moon: October 27
Bottom line: The term Blood Moon in Biblical prophecy appears to have been popularized by two Christian pastors, Mark Blitz and John Hagee. They use the term Blood Moon to apply to the full moons of the upcoming tetrad – four successive total lunar eclipses, with no partial lunar eclipses in between, each of which is separated from the other by six lunar months (six full moons) – beginning on the night of April 14-15, 2014.
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A Long and interesting piece on Martin Armstrong… Paumgarten was the first from the media to be allowed to interview Armstrong in quite some time. He interviewed me for this article and used some of my terminology, but did not quote me or this blog. He makes oblique reference to how Martin gets the documents out into public, but was never given the answer he was looking for and so talks about Zero Hedge instead of the only site on the web to publish every work he produces. C'est la vie, it's still a comprehensive and interesting read, especially for those who do not know the history behind Martin Armstrong and his work.
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(Pocket-lint) - The nights are drawing in, tree-based debris litters the ground, and a man's thoughts turn to one thing: anti-depressants. Alternatively, you could invest some time in deciding which pretend football game to buy in order to get through the cruel winter months.
This is gaming's equivalent of Coke versus Pepsi war, for a number of years PES had the upper hand over the commercially successful but creatively sterile FIFA. However, following a series of mediocre PES outings, blamed on the hardware transition, a hugely improved FIFA surged ahead to the extent that it became more a case of Coke versus Dandelion & Burdock.
"Come back, I can change, this year it'll be different," cried PES, its hollow words falling on increasingly deaf ears. But this year it really is different, to the extent that we have probably played more of the 2012 game in a week than we have the previous three or four iterations in total. There has been joy, there has been despair, there have been goals, and there have been misses. There has also been a lot of throw-ins and some questionable refereeing decisions. But there has mainly just been us, PES, a baby monitor, and a packet of Doritos, pushing through the nightshift: midnight to six.
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And you know what? We've barely scratched the surface of what is an extraordinary world of football built around a core game that enthrals, excites, and occasionally infuriates. Let's get the infuriating out of the way first. For a hundred grand a week you'd expect a footballer to be able to run in a straight line. Seemingly not so in PES, specifically when playing a one-player game on the Xbox using the control stick. Under which circumstances, the man on the ball will perform a series of random jinks of his own volition, or even simply come to an abrupt halt. Oddly, it doesn't happen when using the D-pad, when playing online, or indeed on the PS3, arguably the natural home of the Japanese-developed game.
When PES was king, you didn't even have to think about the controls, the pad melded to your hand as your team effortlessly danced to your every whim. Perhaps it's some kind of post-Tevezgate statement on the unruliness of the modern footballer, maybe it's a bug to be ironed out, or maybe we're doing something wrong. Either way, for sake of argument, let's assume we're playing it on the PS3.
Flick To Kick
The big thing that Konami has been banging on about this year is the improved AI, and we do think it has changed for the better. Players seem to be more alive to the situation, and it's easy to play attractive possession football as there is generally always a pass available.
You will of course eventually have to get a shot away, and this is usually possible, even if it is a speculative punt from outside the area. It's worth a pop, however, as the ball does tend to fall loose in the area, leading to the odd own goal. And the keepers also have a tendency to palm it into the net for you.
Sometimes, though, it'll all end in a trademark goalmouth scramble as you turn the air blue at your striker's inability to hit the target from a yard.
It is, of course, a different story when you do actually hit the net, and while it's not quite knee-slide-into-the-kitchen territory, there is definitely a sense of joypad-in-the-air euphoria. Which, to be honest, is all you really want from a football game.
It may still be a little rough around the edges, and - barring the odd well - timed/lucky slide tackle - defending is largely a case of holding down one or two buttons. Shielding the ball while team-mates find space is commonplace, and you can also manually set a player off on a run using the right stick, something that in practice is a bit like patting your head while stroking your stomach.
While it's harder to pull off the through ball, play does often get pushed wide, and a whipped cross-in is frequently successful, even if it does sometime feel like the 'wrong' player scored.
Speed down the wings and heading ability is of the essence, so a nippy winger like Theo Walcott combined with an alehouse striker such as Andy Carroll can reap dividends. You can leave team matters to your coach, although you may do so at your peril given that ours dropped Carroll following a four-goal salvo in a European Championship semi-final.
Football Life
With a solid core game in place, the rest is just details, much like DVD extras. But there are a lot of them, with numerous different ways to test your skill. Licence-wise, in the Premier League only Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United remain unbutchered, with the traditional embarrassment of such fixtures as North West London versus Northlack C, otherwise known as QPR v Norwich.
PES does an accurate Champions League however, and there's also a fully-licensed South American equivalent, the Copa Santander Libertadores, which if nothing else gives you the chance to see where aging ex-Premiership stars have ended up.
Commentary-wise, PES has never matched up to FIFA, and while Jon Champion and Jim Beglin are unlikely to ever have their own show, they provide some reasonably reactive chat, such as criticising you for attempting to walk the ball into the net, and namechecking players who have scored or provided assists. In terms of bon mots, it's a toss-up between being constantly reminded that Manchester United are the biggest club in the world or that Spain don't actually have a national stadium.
There's another stab at the Become A Legend mode, where you play as a single player, which is by and large an exercise in frustration, even if you can add a more personal feel by badly scanning your face in.
As for the life-sapping stuff, it falls under the banner of Football Life, which offers the black hole that is the Master League, as well as its reasonably compelling online equivalent. There's also something called Boss Mode, an utterly banal exercise in non-interactivity where you play the role of interfering chairman, your options limited to sorting out some advertising, signing players that the manager doesn't want, or pressurising him to play a certain way. A further reminder of the game's Japanese weirdness comes with the option to download the soundtrack to Frogger. Not, as they say, a deal breaker.
With FIFA virtually mathematically safe, PES has had to rebuild. Finally, this season the green shoots of recovery have burst forth to the extent that it is as least competitive once more.
Indeed, many may be tempted by the hi-octane spills and thrills as opposed to the stifling simulation of FIFA. A hugely playable game allied to a series of in-depth career modes make this year's model a genuine contender. Whisper it softly, but PES is back.


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Tiger Woods has been a celebrated golfer, athlete and even hero, but recently his name is most often followed by the word scandal. In just a few days, Tiger's fans have gone from discussing his golfing prowess to talking about his personal life.
It began with a story in the National Enquirer that claimed Tiger was having an affair with a nightclub hostess named Rachel Uchitel. She denied this accusation and insisted that any connection between them is purely coincidental. Rumors about this alleged affair raged for two days, until another Tiger related item took the spotlight.
Early in the morning of Friday, November 27, Tiger Woods drove his Escalade over a fire hydrant and crashed into a neighbor's tree. By the time the police arrived, Tiger was on the ground and his wife Elin Nordegren was standing over him. The SUV's rear window was broken, and Elin said she smashed it with a golf club to rescue her husband from the wreckage.
TMZ.com claims the truth is Elin discovered that Tiger was having an affair, and she attacked him. The website suggested that Elin scratched Tiger's face, and chased him with a golf club as he retreated to his vehicle. TMZ blamed Elin for the accident, stating that she hit the vehicle with a club and caused Tiger to lose control. Tiger responded that this was not true, but also refused to talk to Highway Patrol officers about the incident.
While Tiger was being treated in a hospital, a Las Vegas cocktail waitress named Jamie Grubbs told US Weekly that she was having an affair with Tiger Woods. She shared a voice mail message that seemed to support her claim. The message was from Tiger, asking Grubbs to remove her name from her own phone, because his wife had his cell and might call her number.
Jamie Grubbs may have gone into this relationship with her eyes wide open, but when most people meet someone new they have no way of knowing if the person is single or married. At PeopleFinders we believe in the power of knowledge, and are proud to be a progressive provider of information that affects your daily life. Our new service, Are They Really Single, will help you eliminate any doubt about a person's marital status by showing you a list of their long-term relationships.
It works by letting you search for anyone in the United States, and then comparing that person's age, gender and last name with others who shared a residence. Use it to find out if someone has ever said "I do", and avoid any inadvertent trysts with a married person.
Not long after Jamie Grubbs' revelation, Tiger Woods released a statement of apology in which he said he deeply regrets his transgressions. He pointed out that he is not perfect, and must deal with the repercussions of his actions. His story is very public because of his celebrity status, but for most of us there is no quick and easy way to learn about the good and bad aspects of someone's past. Until now.
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California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. filed suit against three Wells Fargo affiliates to recover $1.5 billion for California investors who purchased auction-rate securities based on "false and deceptive" advice that these financial instruments were "as safe and liquid as cash."
"Wells Fargo's affiliates promised investors auction-rate securities were as safe and liquid as cash, when in fact they were not, and now investors are unable to get their money when they need it," Attorney General Brown said. "This lawsuit seeks to recover $1.5 billion for Californians and holds these companies accountable for giving investors false and deceptive advice."
Auction-rate securities are investments with long-term maturity dates (e.g., bonds) that Wells Fargo and other banks marketed as short-term investments equivalent to cash. These investments paid a slightly better rate of return than a bank account. And, investors could sell the securities at regular weekly or monthly auctions which provided the promise of liquidity.
In February 2008, these auctions froze up nationwide, and investors were no longer able to redeem their securities for cash, as promised, the AG's office said. This left approximately 2,400 Californians who had invested with Wells Fargo without access to more than $1.5 billion. Almost 40 percent of Wells Fargo's auction-rate securities were held by Californians, far more than any other state nationwide.
By August 2008, major financial institutions including UBS, Citigroup, Wachovia, and Merrill Lynch met their obligations to investors and restored the cash value of these securities. The three Wells Fargo affiliates, however, have refused to do so.
Consequently, Attorney General Brown filed his complaint in San Francisco Superior Court to restore the cash value of these securities, force the companies to disgorge any subsequent profits tied to the securities, and obtain civil penalties of $25,000 per violation. This could amount to hundreds of millions in civil penalties, he predicted.
The suit contends that three Wells Fargo's affiliates — Wells Fargo Investments LLC, Wells Fargo Brokerage Services LLC, and Wells Fargo Institutional Securities LLC — violated California's Securities Law by:
– Routinely misrepresenting, marketing and selling auction-rate securities as safe, liquid and cash-like investments similar to certificates of deposit or money-market accounts and omitting material facts in violation of California Corporations Code 25401;
– Offering and selling, as a broker-dealer, securities by means of a manipulative, deceptive or other fraudulent scheme, device, or contrivance in violation of California Corporations Code 25216(a);
– Marketing and selling auction-rate securities to investors for whom these investments were unsuitable in violation of California Corporations Code 25216(c) and California Code of Regulations, title 10, section 260.218.2; and
– Failing to supervise and adequately train sales agents pushing these investments in violation of California Corporations Code 25216(c) and California Code of Regulations, title 10, section 260.218.4.
In marketing and selling these investments, Wells Fargo's affiliates ignored clear industry and internal warnings about risk and previous auction failure, the AG's office said:
– In March 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the "Big 4" accounting firms, and the Financial Accounting Standards Board all determined that auction-rate securities should not be considered "cash equivalents."
Despite these warnings, Wells Fargo's affiliates continued to aggressively sell and falsely market auction-rate securities as safe, liquid, cash-like investments until the nationwide auction markets froze in February 2008, the AG said.
In marketing and selling these investments, Wells Fargo's affiliates failed to inform investors about how auction-rate securities or the auction process worked and the risks and consequences of auction failure.
Following the collapse of these auctions, Wells Fargo's affiliates took advantage of the situation and offered loan programs to those who needed immediate access to the money tied up in these investments.
Investments ranged from $25,000 to millions, and investors included small businesses and small business owners, retirees, married couples, and other hard working Californians. These investors were led to believe they were putting their savings and assets into a safe and accessible place, but instead, they were left without access to their cash, leading to serious hardship. For example:
– A Southern California woman suffering from lung cancer and needing extra funds to help treat her illness sold her home and put the money into a Wells Fargo savings account. A Wells Fargo agent later recommended she put the money into an account with a higher interest rate. When the woman told the agent she needed to access the money and could not afford to lose any of it, she was reassured that her money would be safe like cash. Without disclosing the nature of the investment, the agent invested the funds in auction-rate securities and when the auctions failed, the woman could not access her money.
– A Bay Area company invested $400,000 in a money market account until it was solicited by phone to invest in what was described to them as a liquid, money market-like-account. They were told the only difference was the amount of notice needed to pull the funds (one week vs. one day). The funds were intended to help the business expand, but after the auctions failed, employees were instead laid off. The company was never informed that they were investing in auction-rate securities or that there were substantial risks tied to the investment.
To view a copy of the complaint, visit http://ag.ca.gov/newsalerts/release.php?id=1719.
Source: AG
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What a week.
According to the local news there are still in excess of ten thousand homes without power. What a nightmare. I've seen crews from many states (thank you Illinois, Wisconsin and Florida--you guys are like a small electrical army!) and everyone's working hard to clean up.
The experience really is an attention-grabber, on so many levels. One of the barns leaked, big time, but there's no way I can wring my hands and moan over it. Other people lost their entire homes. Still others, their lives. What's a barn by comparison? Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
I've been busy cleaning up the grounds. The gardens were underwater but are beginning to dry out. Trees went down. Some siding from one of the buildings flew off but I've got it on the to-do fixit list. Windows are repaired already, so I'm making progress.
Yesterday? Oh. My. Goodness. Let's just say I won't buy canned tomatoes for a long, long, long time.
And amidst it all, I've managed to get a good amount of writing done. The book is probably two-thirds done, which really makes me feel good. It's been a great leap of faith for me to sit down and write this book. The sweet angel on my shoulder motivates me to finish. I know the end will be bittersweet. I'm still keeping it in sight, though.
What about you? How was your week? And do you have any plans for the long weekend?
Thanks for stopping by. Wishing you a peaceful day!
PS I'm over at The Lark Journals today. Sharing a secret and something beautiful!
Friday, September 02, 2011
Friday's This and That
What a week.
Posted by Sarita at 7:25 AM
Labels: From The Farm, Hurricane Irene, Life, Vito, writing
4 comments:
- Kathleen said...
You have been so busy -- wow!! Glad you have power and so glad to hear about the book.
- Maria Zannini said...
I hope you get the hole in the barn fixed soon. It might be minor in comparison, but it's still damage. Even little holes can end up being big problems.
I'm glad you're drying out.
- Shearer's Girl said...
I'm sorry you have this damage to your place after you worked so hard. At least it sounds like you got a lot of crops harvested before the storm.
- Dru said...
I'm glad the book is coming along and you're drying out. Hope you have a relaxing weekend.
I plan to have a quiet weekend working on my reading, quilting and packing.


text: Mordjinn 20 Posted January 20, 2012 This might be the old school roleplayer in me talking, but the one thing I really wish the 2nd edition will fix is character death - resurrection rule. For me and my group the video game style "you die and resurrect in the town" rule is just silly and destroys the immersion of heroes struggling against the evil overlord and putting their life on the line to save the world. I understand that eliminating one player from the game completely after the death of his character is a poor choice, but maybe there could be some kind of other type of solution for the problem. In Mansions of Madness a player can return to the game with a new character, which already is a much better choice. Still IF Descent 2nd edition is all about killing the heroes, then this will not work as it will be stupid for hero players to change their heroes constantly. I really don't know how to fix this if the the Overlord's only goal is to kill heroes as many times as possible. Maybe I should wish that there are alternative ways for the Overlord to win the game!? At very least there should be an explanation why these heroes and undying and just bounce back from the grave. Must be very frustrating for the overlord to fight against these undying heroes. What are your opinions on this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Your potential employer does not want to hear that you are finding out about their job by accident.
They don't really care that you like them; they want to know why they will like you.
You do not "drop by" an office to see if they will tell you more about the position.
Please visit a few job posting sites and review their sample cover letters. I'm sorry to say that yours would have been thrown in the recycle bin the moment I saw you found us by accident.
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Here I would like to familiarize you with the Raccoon! There playful antics, and personality is something to share with children as they forage for grubs and play in bird baths. But keep your distance from them, as the mother Raccoon is extremely protective of her young!A Raccoon is an animal that prefers dim light or darkness. There eyes are adapted to low light conditions, and bright sunlight will hurt its eyes. A Raccoon will actually hide its eyes if the sun comes out and is too bright. If you see a raccoon outside on a sunny day, don't go near it! It is not acting normally, and could be sick!
A raccoon is a medium sized animal found in North America. She gets as big as 50 pounds in some areas, and live as long as 12 years, although the average is 6 years. The female Raccoon can have Baby Raccoons after she is a year old, and has an average litter of 4 baby raccoons. She will have her babies in a hole in the ground, or a hollow tree, or in an attic of a home where she has been on the roof! Raccoons like to climb on roofs and play in trees like monkeys. Most times they will climb tree branches to get on a roof, but sometimes they will climb a support pole, or a gutter down spout to get there. Feeding raccoons can be fun to watch, but may not be such a good idea in the city. Neighbors may blame you for them having a raccoon in an attic. So, make sure before you feed raccoons that your neighbors are alright with it.
Raccoon in Attic
Raccoons in attics will poop and pee all over insulation, and require all insulation to be removed and disinfect, and deoderised. Costing thousands of dollars
Raccoons can get sick, and do carry parasites that you can pick up too. Fleas, ticks, and lice can get picked up from raccoons! Raccoon round worm is an intestinal parasite which raccoons can pass to people. Raccoon Roundworm spores are in the poop of a raccoon (we call them raccoon droppings) These spores can be dried in the raccoon droppings, and blow with the wind when disturbed. It can got into your eye, or lungs, then incubate into a worm!
Pet Raccoons
Most people in Los Angeles look at raccoons as cute playful little creatures. What most people know about raccoons is there telltale mask, and banded tail. Raccoons are cute to watch as many wildlife species are. But when they enter your home, and are living in your attic, is when they become nuisance wildlife.
Los Angeles Raccoons in the wild live on a diet of grains, fruits, and insects. Nearly small rodents, fish, frogs, turtles, shellfish, and pretty much anything else that they can find or kill. This lets them into a class called omnivores. They are opportunistic by nature.
Los Angeles Raccoons in urban settings are also opportunistic. Dog and cat food left on the porch is table fare for the masked bandits. Raccoons need a water source as most animals do. In urban or suburban areas irrigation provides all the water they need. Swimming pools, hot tubs, and water bowls left out for cats and dogs the icing on the cake.
Fruit trees provide Raccoons with palm dates, oranges, avocados, apples, plums, and any backyard with a garden has plenty of ripe tomato and grapes for our furry little friends. A loose fitting garbage can lid will be like laying out the welcome mat when he gets the taste for leftovers.
I do not subscribe to the PETA or HSUS way of thinking. I do not believe that we encroached on these animals habitat and they are living in our attics because they have no place to else to live. I find myself looking for Raccoons in urban settings, suburban settings, and rural setting. There are many more Raccoons in the city then there are in the wild. They are simply learning that it is easier to live in the city. A nice warm attic is better than a hollow tree any day. The carrying capacity of the land is much greater in the city. Carrying capacity of the land determines population. It's where all the food is where all the shelter is — where the living is easier. It's no different with people, we want to be where the work is so we can provide for our families.
This doesn't mean we should let them live in our attics — under our homes — in our wall's Los Angeles than what. As the damage and possible health risks to your family can be caused by Raccoons living in your home. They will not go away on their own, a wildlife professional can determine the correct method, and time to remove Raccoons. If the mother raccoon is lethally trapped and babies are left behind it can be a nightmare. Proper protection must be worn to protect yourself from breathing in roundworm spores. A Raccoon will defend itself if you get too close. I have seen 20 pound Raccoons killed dogs twice their size in less than a minute.
Los Angeles Raccoons to carry rabies, distemper, and a host of other blood-borne illnesses which can be transmitted through a scratch or bite. The Center for disease control website CDC.gov explains all concerns and dangerous with having raccoons in close proximity to your family. Raccoons carry fleas, which are also unwelcome in any home.
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Buddhist-Muslim violence spreads in Myanmar
Myanmar soldiers take a break as they remove debris of buildings destroyed during ethnic unrest between Buddhists and Muslim in Meikhtila, about 550 kilometers (340 miles) north of Yangon, Myanmar, Monday, March 25, 2013. Sectarian clashes between Buddhists and Muslims in Myanmar spread to at least two other towns in the country's heartland over the weekend, undermining government efforts to quash an eruption of violence that has killed dozens of people and displaced 10,000 more. On Sunday, Vijay Nambiar, the U.N. secretary-general's special adviser on Myanmar, toured Meikhtila, where soldiers were able to impose order after several days of anarchy, and called on the government to punish those responsible. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)


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Ward returns to Caps lineup for Game 1
Arlington, VA – The Washington Capitals will have a valuable piece of their puzzle back in the lineup for Thursday's first-round opener against the New York Rangers.
Joel Ward, who missed the final nine regular-season contests with a knee injury, will play in the Caps' Eastern Conference quarterfinal at Verizon Center.
The 32-year-old had been hobbled after blocking a shot by Bolts defenseman Sami Salo back on April 7.
Ward totaled eight goals and 20 points in 39 appearances for the Caps in 2013 as a fourth-line winger. He memorably won last year's Easter quarterfinal at Boston with an overtime marker in the deciding Game 7.
His return means that Aaron Volpatti -- a late-season addition to the club -- will be removed from the lineup.


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Just a few seconds ago I broke the Amazon App news, now we have the Ancestry.com joining the Metro Party. They've brought their Ancestry App to the Store, and might I say, the app is beautiful and functional. Of course Ancestry.com doesn't need any introduction, it has been the source for many to trace their parental background and identify their gene pool. I am sure I am related somewhere to Obama, those flappy ears of his and mine are just too identical its uncanny. Now I have the tool to find out on the comfort of my couch.
Here's the full description of the App from the Store:
Explore your family tree with the Ancestry app for Windows 8. Ancestry.com is the world's largest online collection of family history resources, home to more than 10 billion historical records, millions of family trees, and much more. Ancestry.com users can now use the Ancestry app to explore their trees, view photos, discover Ancestry hints, and keep up on the latest Ancestry.com news and resources.
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So, curious to know if you are related to Kennedy or to Napoleon? Wonder where those flappy ears or short height of yours came from? Here is the tool for you. Dive into the past with this app, it doesn't cost you a thing. Download now from the Store via the Source link.
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A bilirubin test measures the levels of bilirubin in your blood. Bilirubin (bil-ih-ROO-bin) is a yellowish pigment that is made during the normal breakdown of red blood cells. Bilirubin passes through the liver and is eventually excreted out of the body.
Higher than normal levels of bilirubin may indicate different types of liver or bile duct problems. Occasionally, higher bilirubin levels may be caused by an increased rate of destruction of red blood cells (hemolysis).
Bilirubin testing is usually done as part of a group of tests to check the health of your liver. Bilirubin testing may be done to:
Some common tests that might be done at the same time as bilirubin testing include
Bilirubin testing is done using a blood sample. Usually, the blood is drawn through a small needle inserted into a vein in the bend of your arm. A small tube is attached to the needle to collect the blood.
You may feel a quick pain as the needle is inserted into your arm and experience some short-term discomfort at the site after the needle is removed. Blood for bilirubin testing in newborns is usually obtained using a sharp lancet to break the skin of the heel (heel stick). There may be slight bruising at the puncture site afterward.
Your blood will be sent to a laboratory for analysis. You can usually return to normal activities immediately.
Bilirubin test results are expressed as direct, indirect or total bilirubin. Total bilirubin is a combination of direct and indirect bilirubin. Typically, you'll get results for direct and total bilirubin.
Normal results for a total bilirubin test are 1.2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) for adults and usually 1 mg/dL for those under 18. Normal results for direct bilirubin are generally 0.3 mg/dL.
These results may vary slightly from laboratory to laboratory. Normal results may be slightly different for women and children, and results may be affected by certain foods, medications or strenuous exercise. Be sure to tell your doctor about any foods or medications you've taken and your activity levels so that your results can be interpreted correctly.
Lower than normal bilirubin levels are usually not a concern. Elevated levels may indicate liver damage or disease.
Higher than normal levels of direct bilirubin in your blood may indicate your liver isn't clearing bilirubin properly. Elevated levels of indirect bilirubin may indicate other problems.
One common, and harmless, cause of elevated bilirubin is Gilbert's syndrome, a deficiency in an enzyme that helps break down bilirubin. Your doctor may order further tests to investigate your condition. Bilirubin test results also may be used to monitor the progression of certain conditions, such as jaundice.
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|The lens.
|The lens installed on the TIC
Special thanks to Mike for the inspiration to do this hack.
|The lens.
|The lens installed on the TIC
|A metaphor for art without science
|A metaphor for rising above, on very sturdy ladders.
|Helping Rachel from Liberated Tech take apart things for the art party while paint dried.
|A blank canvas, a metaphor for what we made, itself a metaphor. It is an infinity mirror of metaphors, if you will humor me, and even if you won't.
|Kevin and Edward working with the assembled frame.
That's the two-way mirror in the foreground.
|We accidentally switched Nathan for bizzaro Nathan in the process.
The real Nathan is trapped in mirrorworld somewhere. Safety third!
|Ferris, Abigail, and Robin playing with the
bubble generator
|Humble beginnings for a crazily ambitious project.
|Kate was one of the leaders on the project and did a lot of
mechanical work, as well as getting the new seat done.
|Igor and Smitty's last minute work to get the project ready
|Robin, looking stunning on her chariot of torque and ready to rock on any terrain.


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What are some things in your town during the holidays that you really love?
I live in a small town and we always have snowflakes, reindeer and silver bells hanging up on our light poles and shining bright when the sun goes down
What are some things in your town during the holidays that you really love?
I live in a small town and we always have snowflakes, reindeer and silver bells hanging up on our light poles and shining bright when the sun goes down
well I also live in small place is not even a town we have snowflakes, Christmas trees, bells and other different ornaments hanging up on light poles shining golden but in bigger city near my it shines in green and red we also have some lights around the trees
When it seems the magic slipped away...
We find it all again on Christmas Day.
*Seeing isn't believing.Believing is seeing.*
My town has a Village Christmas tree that the local children decorate with homemade ornaments. For the young children, the village sponsors "Breakfast with Santa". The kids get breakfast, a visit with Santa, an ornament and some candy. The local fire department sponsors a "Santa Train" which makes stops all over the village and delivers goody bags filled with small toys and candy. In early December that village holds it's Caroling and Tree Lighting program. Anyone who wants to, can take part in this activity. We start at the Catholic Church and light the tree and the nativity. We then stop and light the trees at the park, the library, the village hall, and end with refreshments at the Methodist Church - caroling all the way! This was all so much fun - especially when the children were small!
I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas
Well, I find it really Christmasssy, really exciting for all the family..
I like the fact that includes everything, for everyone, for every taste..
Im really tired with cities that do nothing except decorate the town shops, so as to get people to buy things during Christmas Season.
Ive really missed such things you describe, to be honest, Ive never had such thing in my town, so sad.
And so, as Tiny Tim observed, "God Bless us!! Everyone!!''
A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens (1843)
I agree Olga. I live in a small town - only about 3000 people. The small towns seem to do a better job with these types of Christmas activities. The best part about living in my village is that you get the small town feeling, while living only 20 miles from NYC!
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I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas