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Mission, Vision and Values
Strategic Plan for the University of Maryland School of Medicine
The strategic plan - Forging New Pathways for the Future - is the result of thoughtful input and discussion across all departments, centers, institutes, programs and other academic units, and at every level of the School of Medicine.
Shared Vision Plan 2020 For UM Medicine
The Shared Vision 2020 plan for UM Medicine is aimed to accelerate the pace of discovery, collaboration, innovation and quality of patient-centered care across the Medical School and Medical System. Our new course is meant to position us for maximum and extraordinary success in the face of the challenging times upon us. Together with our UMMS partners, we have decided to apply strategic, bold and different approaches to all our key mission areas—education, clinical care, finance and philanthropy, and research.
The University of Maryland School of Medicine is dedicated to providing excellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research, quality patient care and service to improve the health of the citizens of Maryland and beyond. The School is committed to the education and training of medical, MD/PhD, graduate, physical therapy and medical and research technology students. We will recruit and develop faculty to serve as exemplary role models for our students.
The University of Maryland School of Medicine will achieve international eminence as an academic institution in undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate and continuing professional education; basic and clinical research; clinical practice and service; public health and prevention; and responsiveness to its community.
The School of Medicine, in an environment with both rapid scientific and technological advances and economic changes, will be recognized for its excellence and innovation in:
- Education
- Research
- Patient Care
- Community Service
We will accomplish this through the recruitment, development and retention and of talented, culturally diverse faculty, staff, trainees and students utilizing:
- Interdisciplinary Approaches
- Inter-professional Relationships
- Partnerships with our Local and Regional communities
- Collaboration with Industry
These values will serve as the basis for the School of Medicine's efforts to fulfill its mission and achieve its vision for the future in teaching, research, clinical practice and service:
The School, its faculty, trainees, staff and students will strive for advancement and excellence in all endeavors and reward such efforts.
The School will assume a leadership role in issues of importance to the state of Maryland, the region, the nation and the world.
The School will ensure diversity of faculty, trainees, staff and students.
Social and Public Health Responsibility
The School recognizes that its responsibilities include the disease prevention and health care needs of its West Baltimore community and the state of Maryland. The School will serve as a significant resource for addressing local, state, national and international health and public policy issues.
Collaboration and Communication
The School will actively communicate and collaborate wherever this will facilitate fulfillment of its mission and vision.
Respect, Ethical Behavior and Professionalism
The School will encourage mutual respect among faculty, trainees, staff, students and patients and demand the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct.
Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability
The School will manage its resources in a fiscally responsible and highly accountable manner.


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Puig, Kehrt produce in Indios' victory
Dodgers prospect homers, Red Sox farmhand yields one hit in five shutout innings
Mayaguez 7, Manati 3
Dodgers prospect Yasiel Puig homered, singled, drove in two runs and scored twice to power the Indios past the Atenienses. Red Sox farmhand Jeremy Kehrt gave up one hit over five scoreless innings to maintain a 0.00 ERA for Mayaguez, while D-backs prospect Michael Perez provided Manati's offense with his first winter ball homer. Box score
Caguas 6, Carolina 1
Blue Jays prospect Fernando Hernandez allowed a run on four hits over five innings, helping the first-place Criollos shut down the Gigantes. Andy Gonzalez drove in three runs and Giants prospect Johnny Monell drilled a two-run homer for Caguas, while Cardinals prospect Anthony Garcia homered and singled for Carolina. Box score
Santurce 5, Ponce 2
Former Mets Minor Leaguer Luis Rivera drove in three runs as the Cangrejeros snapped a three-game losing streak. Former Major Leaguer Luis Figueroa went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles and a run scored for Santurce, while Ponce got three hits, including a two-run homer, from Rangers prospect Michael Bianucci. Box score
Venezuelan Winter League
Zulia 6, La Guaira 1
Minor League veteran Austin Bibens-Dirkx struck out six over five solid innings, helping the Aguilas shut down the Tiburones. D-backs outfielder Gerardo Parra went 3-for-4 with a pair of RBIs and a run scored for Zulia, while Giants farmhand Ehire Adrianza doubled and scored La Guaira's lone run. Box score
Magallanes 3, Margarita 1
Angels prospect Matt Shoemaker gave up a run on three hits over 5 2/3 innings as the first-place Navegantes won their second straight. Indians outfielder Ezequiel Carrera went 2-for-3 with a pair of walks and Darwin Perez reached base four times and scored a run for Magallanes. Cubs outfielder Dave Sappelt drove in the Bravos' only run. Box score
Lara 9, Aragua 5
Robert Perez homered, doubled, drove in four runs and scored twice to lead the Cardenales past the last-place Tigres. Cubs infielder Luis Valbuena added a two-run shot and also scored twice for Lara, while Jose Martinez (Astros) homered and collected three RBIs in a losing effort. Box score
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Escogido 4, Gigantes 3
Pinch-runner Freddy Guzman stole second and scored on a throwing error in the bottom of the ninth inning as the last-place Leones handed the Gigantes their third straight loss. Giants farmhand Jackson Williams delivered an RBI triple and scored in Escogido's three-run fifth, while Giants prospect Francisco Peguero and Marlins prospect Marcell Ozuna each had two doubles and an RBI for Cibao. Box score
Estrellas 4, Aguilas 3
Former Major Leaguer Ed Rogers was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, capping a comeback in the first-place Estrellas' fifth consecutive win. Indians prospect Juan Diaz delivered a two-run double for Oriente, while Dodgers infielder Elian Herrera went 2-for-3 with a pair of walks, an RBI and a run scored for the Aguilas. Box score
Toros 6, Licey 4
Ricardo Nanita, who spent the regular season with the Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate, went 4-for-5 and drove in two runs as the Toros handed the Tigres their fourth straight loss. Rockies left-hander struck out nine over 4 1/3 innings but gave up two runs on three hits and five walks for Este. Dodgers infielder Dee Gordon hit a two-run triple for Licey. Box score
Mexican Pacific League
Obregon 8, Hermosillo 3
Iker Franco had two hits, including a two-run homer, and scored twice as the Yaquis topped the Naranjeros. Sergio Contreras added a solo shot for Obregon, while Major League veteran Jorge Cantu and Edgar Quintero had two hits and an RBI apiece for Hermosillo. Gameday box score
Los Mochis 5, Navojoa 1
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Mexicali 9, Mazatlan 6, 10 innings
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I am amazed how some flaunt grace as if it was "common". How dare some indulge in so called freedoms, when in fact they are nothing but unclean sinners. Like Peter in Acts 10 and 11 declared, "I have never eaten anything impure or unclean." So I also declare this of myself.
I would never be found in places were sinners go, let alone let one in my church! The church is for the saved alone.
We must never let the Tare mix with the pure wheat. We need root them out as the apostates they are.
I hope that this will set your mind straight as we go into this most holy of days, Easter. I personally will be enjoying some great spiral ham my wife will be making. She makes the best spiral ham.
Who was I to think that I could oppose God.
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Top Questions
Get answers to questions about the standards of the Church. Choose a topic above to see more.
What's the harm in trying drugs or alcohol just once to see what they're like?
Elder Dallin H. Oaks shared a story about trying a harmful substance just once: "Some years ago, one of our sons asked me why it wasn't a good idea to try alcohol or tobacco to see what they were like. He knew about the Word of Wisdom, and he also knew the health effects of these substances, but he was questioning why he shouldn't just try them out for himself. I replied that if he wanted to try something out, he ought to go to a barnyard and eat a little manure. He recoiled in horror. 'Ooh, that's gross,' he reacted.
"'I'm glad you think so,' I said, 'but why don't you just try it out so you will know for yourself? While you're proposing to try one thing that you know is not good for you, why don't you apply that principle to some others?' That illustration of the silliness of 'trying it out for yourself' proved persuasive for one sixteen-year-old" ("Sin and Suffering," Ensign, July 1992, 73–74).Close
How can I break a habit of using bad language?
"If you have developed the habit of using language that is not in keeping with these standards—such as swearing, mocking, gossiping, or speaking in anger to others—you can change. Pray for help. Ask your family and friends to support you in your desire to use good language" (For the Strength of Youth, 21).Close
What's so wrong about cheating in school?
"Cheating in school is a form of self-deception. We go to school to learn. We cheat ourselves when we coast on the efforts and scholarship of someone else" (James E. Faust, "Climb High," New Era, June 1997, 6).Close
What exactly are the limits of appropriate physical affection?
We have been taught a clear principle: "Never do anything outside of marriage to arouse the powerful emotions that must be expressed only in marriage. Do not arouse those emotions in another person's body or in your own body" (True to the Faith, 32).
In addition: "If you are single and dating, always treat your date with respect. Never treat him or her as an object to be used for lustful desires. . . . Do not participate in conversations or activities that arouse sexual feelings. Do not participate in passionate kissing, lie with or on top of another person, or touch the private, sacred parts of another person's body, with or without clothing. Do not allow anyone to do such things with you" (True to the Faith, 32).Close
What does it mean to break the law of chastity?
"All sexual relations outside of marriage violate the law of chastity and are physically and spiritually dangerous for those who engage in them.
"The Ten Commandments include the command that we not commit adultery, which is sexual intercourse between a married man and someone other than his wife or between a married woman and someone other than her husband (see Exodus 20:14). The Apostle Paul said that it is 'the will of God' that we 'abstain from fornication,' which is sexual intercourse between an unmarried person and anyone else (1 Thessalonians 4:3). Latter-day prophets repeatedly speak out against these sins and against the evil practice of sexual abuse.
"Like other violations of the law of chastity, homosexual activity is a serious sin. It is contrary to the purposes of human sexuality (see Romans 1:24–32). It . . . prevents people from receiving the blessings that can be found in family life and the saving ordinances of the gospel.
"Merely refraining from sexual intercourse outside of marriage is not sufficient in the Lord's standard of personal purity. The Lord requires a high moral standard of His disciples, including complete fidelity to one's spouse in thought and conduct. In the Sermon on the Mount, He said: 'Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart' (Matthew 5:27–28). In the latter days He has said, 'Thou shalt not . . . commit adultery, . . . nor do anything like unto it' (D&C 59:6). And He has reemphasized the principle He taught in the Sermon on the Mount: 'He that looketh on a woman to lust after her, or if any shall commit adultery in their hearts, they shall not have the Spirit, but shall deny the faith and shall fear' (D&C 63:16). These warnings apply to all people, whether they are married or single" (True to the Faith, 30–31).Close
Why should I follow the standards in For the Strength of Youth?
"The standards presented in this booklet are a guide to help you make correct choices. Review the standards often and ask yourself, 'Am I living the way the Lord wants me to live?' and 'How have I been blessed by living these standards?'" (For the Strength of Youth [2011], 42).Close
Is it OK to have a steady boyfriend or girlfriend in high school?
For the Strength of Youth teaches, "Avoid going on frequent dates with the same person" (4). President Gordon B. Hinckley counseled: "When you are young, do not get involved in steady dating. When you reach an age where you think of marriage, then is the time to become so involved. But you boys who are in high school don't need this, and neither do the girls" ("Some Thoughts on Temples, Retention of Converts, and Missionary Service," October 1997 general conference).Close
How do I get bad words and dirty jokes out of my head after I hear them at school?
"The mind is like a stage," said President Boyd K. Packer. "Except when we are asleep, the curtain is always up. . . . Always there is some act playing on the stage of the mind.
"Have you noticed that, without any real intent on your part and almost in the midst of any performance, a shady little thought may creep in from the wings and endeavor to attract your attention? . . . If you permit them to go on, all other thoughts, of any virtue, will leave the stage. You will be left, because you consented to it, to the influence of unworthy thoughts" (That All May Be Edified, [1982], 38).
"What do you do at a time like this, when the stage of your mind is commandeered by these imps of unclean thinking? . . . Let me suggest that you choose from among the sacred music of the Church one favorite hymn. I have reason for suggesting that it be a Latter-day Saint hymn, one with lyrics that are uplifting and the music reverent. Select one that, when it is properly rendered, makes you feel something akin to inspiration.
"Now, go over it in your mind very thoughtfully a few times. Memorize the words and the music. . . . Anytime you find that these shady actors have slipped in from the sideline of your thinking onto the stage of your mind, think through this hymn. . . . It will change the whole mood on the stage of your mind. Because it is clean and uplifting and reverent, the baser thoughts will leave" (That All May Be Edified, 38–39).Close
What sins should I confess to my bishop?
"Serious transgressions, such as violations of the law of chastity, may jeopardize your membership in the Church. Therefore, you need to confess these sins to both the Lord and His representatives in the Church. This is done under the care of your bishop or branch president and possibly your stake or mission president, who serve as watchmen and judges in the Church. While only the Lord can forgive sins, these priesthood leaders play a critical role in the process of repentance. They will keep your confession confidential and help you throughout the process of repentance. Be completely honest with them. If you partially confess, mentioning only lesser mistakes, you will not be able to resolve a more serious, undisclosed transgression. The sooner you begin this process, the sooner you will find the peace and joy that come with the miracle of forgiveness" (True to the Faith, 134).Close


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George M. Shaw, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Medicine
Department: Medicine
Graduate Group Affiliations
Contact information
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
409 Johnson Pavilion
3610 Hamilton Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104
University of Pennsylvania
409 Johnson Pavilion
3610 Hamilton Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office: 215-746-8514
Fax: 215-573-8976
Fax: 215-573-8976
Education:Permanent link
B.A. (Honors Biology)
Dartmouth College, 1975.
Ph.D. (Medicine/Immunobiology)
The Ohio State University, 1979.
M.D. (Medicine/Immunology)
The Ohio State University, 1980.
B.A. (Honors Biology)
Dartmouth College, 1975.
Ph.D. (Medicine/Immunobiology)
The Ohio State University, 1979.
M.D. (Medicine/Immunology)
The Ohio State University, 1980.
Description of Research ExpertiseMy laboratory has a longstanding interest in human and simian immunodeficiency virus (HIV/SIV) molecular biology and pathogenesis and hepatitis C virus (HCV). Previous highlights of this work include the first molecular clones of HIV-1 (Shaw et al., Science 1984); recognition of the quasispecies nature of HIV-1 in vivo (Saag et al., Nature 1988); discovery of the dynamic and persistent nature of viral replication in vivo (Clark et al., N Engl J Med 1991; Piatak et al., Science 1993; Wei et al., Nature 1995); mechanisms of virus persistence in the face of evolving cellular and humoral immune responses (Borrow et al., Nature Medicine 1997; Wei et al., Nature 2003); and molecular identification and biological characterization of transmitted HIV-1 genomes and their progeny (Keele et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 2008; Salazar et al., J Exp Med 2009; Li et al., PLoS Pathogens 2010). More recently, we have extended the work to SIV infection of rhesus macaque monkeys (Keele et al., J Exp Med 2009) and HCV infection of humans (Li et al., CROI 2011).
Current projects in the laboratory include:
1. Molecular studies of HIV-1 transmission, persistence and pathogenesis. This project area includes a molecular and biological analysis of HIV-1 viruses responsible for transmission and productive clinical infection resulting from heterosexual, homosexual and intravenous exposures and their subsequent evolution. The long-range goal is to develop effective vaccine strategies to prevent infection.
2. Molecular studies of SIV transmission, persistence and pathogenesis. This project area aims to develop more relevant SIV-rhesus macaque mucosal infection models and a clearer understanding of viral-host events responsible for transmission and productive clinical infection. A practical application of this work is in HIV/SIV vaccine design and assessment.
3. Molecular studies of HCV transmission, persistence and pathogenesis. This project area aims to leverage our recent discoveries in HIV-1 and SIV transmission biology based on single genome amplification and sequencing of plasma virion RNA to elucidate HCV transmission and early virus evolution. A major goal of this work will be to gain insights into immunopathogenic mechanisms of virus containment and persistence relevant to therapeutics and vaccine design. A second major goal is the development of novel strategies for identifying and characterizing full-length infectious molecular clones of HCV representing the seven major pandemic genotypes for use in in vitro and in vivo modeling and analyses.
Members of the Shaw Lab
Current members of the Shaw lab, with the month and the year they joined the lab, and a brief description of their projects (updated Summer 2016):
Research Assistant Professors:
Fred Bibollet-Ruche, Ph.D. (07/98) Molecular evolution and pathogenesis of SIV.
Hui Li, M.D. (07/03) HIV, SIV and hepatitis C virus transmission biology and pathogenesis.
Research Associate:
Shuyi Wang, M.D. (06/01) Single genome amplification and sequencing of HIV/SIV/HCV.
Post-doctoral Research Fellow:
Muhammad Nauman Zahid (08/16)
Graduate Students:
Ryan Roark (07/16) SHIV design for the elicitation of broadly neutralizing antibodies and HIV/SHIV-antibody co-evolution.
Lab Manager:
Fang-Hua Lee, Ph.D. (07/15) HIV/SIV entry and neutralization.
Selected PublicationsKell A, Stoddard M, Li H, Marcotrigiano J, Shaw GM, Gale M Jr.: Pathogen-Associated Molecular Pattern Recognition of Hepatitis C Virus Transmitted/Founder Variants by RIG-I Is Dependent on U-Core Length. Journal of Virology 89(21): 11056-68. November 2015.
Hui Li, Mark Stoddard, Shuyi Wang, Elena Giorgi, Lily Blair, Gerald Learn, Beatrice Hahn, Harvey J Alter, Michael Busch, Daniel Fierer, Ruy Ribeiro, Alan Perelson, Tanmoy Bhattacharya, and George Shaw: Single Genome Sequencing of Hepatitis C Virus in Donor-Recipient Pairs Distinguishes Modes and Models of Virus Transmission and Early Diversification. Journal of Virology Page: 02156-15, October 2015.
Hraber P, B Korber, K Wagh, EE Giorgi, T Bhattacharya, S Gnanakaran, AS Lapedes, GH Learn, E Kreider, Y Li, GM Shaw, BH Hahn, DC Montefiori, SM Alam, M Bonsignori, MA Moody, H-X Liao, F Gao, BF Haynes. : Longitudinal Antigenic Sequences and Sites from Intrahost Evolution (LASSIE) Identifies Immune-Selected HIV Variants over Time. Viruses 7(10): 5443-5475, October 2015.
Moody MA, Gao F, Gurley TC, Amos JD, Kumar A, Hora B, Marshall DJ, Whitesides JF, Xia SM, Parks R, Lloyd KE, Hwang KK, Lu X, Bonsignori M, Finzi A, Vandergrift NA, Alam SM, Ferrari G, Shen X, Tomaras GD, Kamanga G, Cohen MS, Sam NE, Kapiga S, Gray ES, Tumba NL, Morris L, Zolla-Pazner S, Gorny MK, Mascola JR, Hahn BH, Shaw GM, Sodroski JG, Liao HX, Montefiori DC, Hraber PT, Korber BT, Haynes BF.: Strain-Specific V3 and CD4 Binding Site Autologous HIV-1 Neutralizing Antibodies Select Neutralization-Resistant Viruses. Cell Host Microbe 18(3): 354-62, Sept 2015.
Santra S, Tomaras GD, Warrier R, Nicely NI, Liao HX, Pollara J, Liu P, Alam SM, Zhang R, Cocklin SL, Shen X, Duffy R, Xia SM, Schutte RJ, Pemble Iv CW, Dennison SM, Li H, Chao A, Vidnovic K, Evans A, Klein K, Kumar A, Robinson J, Landucci G, Forthal DN, Montefiori DC, Kaewkungwal J, Nitayaphan S, Pitisuttithum P, Rerks-Ngarm S, Robb ML, Michael NL, Kim JH, Soderberg KA, Giorgi EE, Blair L, Korber BT, Moog C, Shattock RJ, Letvin NL, Schmitz JE, Moody MA, Gao F, Ferrari G, Shaw GM, Haynes BF.: Human Non-neutralizing HIV-1 Envelope Monoclonal Antibodies Limit the Number of Founder Viruses during SHIV Mucosal Infection in Rhesus Macaques. PLoS Pathogen 11(8): e1005042, Aug 2015.
Barbian HJ, Decker JM, Bibollet-Ruche F, Galimidi RP, West AP Jr, Learn GH, Parrish NF, Iyer SS, Li Y, Pace CS, Song R, Huang Y, Denny TN, Mouquet H, Martin L, Acharya P, Zhang B, Kwong PD, Mascola JR, Verrips CT, Strokappe NM, Rutten L, McCoy LE, Weiss RA, Brown CS, Jackson R, Silvestri G, Connors M, Burton DR, Shaw GM, Nussenzweig MC, Bjorkman PJ, Ho DD, Farzan M, Hahn BH.: Neutralization properties of simian immunodeficiency viruses infecting chimpanzees and gorillas. mBio 6(2): e00296-15, April 2015.
Stoddard MB, H Li, S Wang, M Saeed, L Andrus, W Ding, X Jiang, GH Learn, M von Schaewen, J Wen, PA Goepfert, BH Hahn, A Ploss, CM Rice, GM Shaw. : Identification, molecular cloning, and analysis of full-length hepatitis C virus transmitted/founder genotypes 1, 3, and 4. mBio 6(2): e02518-14, February 2015.
Mitchell AM, AEL Stone, L Cheng, K Ballinger, MG Edards, M Stoddard, H Li, L Golden-Mason, GM Shaw, S Khetani, HR Rosen. : Transmitter/founder hepatitis C viruses induce cell type- and genotype-specific differences in innate signaling within the liver. mBio 6(2): e02510-14, February 2015.
Giugliano S, M Kriss, L Golden-Mason, E Dobrinskikh, AEL Stone, A Soto-Gutierrez, A Mitchell, SR Khetani, D Yamane, M Stoddard, H Li, GM Shaw, MG Edwards, SM Lemon, M Gale, VH Shah, HR Rosen. : Hepatitis C Virus Infection Induces Autocrine Interferon Signaling by Human Liver Endothelial Cells and Release of Exosomes, Which Inhibits Viral Replication. Gastroenterology 148(2): 392-402, February 2015.
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October 19, 2009
Free Digital Image - "Harvest Geese"
Well, that's it for me, hope you enjoyed your visit, leave me some luvins and let me know what you think, I love hearing from you!
9 comments:
- Nilla said...
Fabulous card, Nina! I just love this image one of your best, so beautiful!! Hugs Nilla
- October 19, 2009 at 7:53 AM
- Patti J. said...
Very pretty, Nina! I am really diggin' this new image! It will be a nice challenge, and will make a beautiful autumn card! Thanks for offering it!
- October 19, 2009 at 7:59 AM
- berg4 said...
Love the image - thank you for being so generous! Great card - the colors are fabulous. I love all the extra touches as well.
- October 19, 2009 at 9:27 PM
- Pattie G said...
Nina, This card is perfect! Thanks for sharing your image with us. I don't see many Canadian Geese in Texas so I had to go online to refresh my memory about their colors. Your geese are colored so nicely. I hope you like mine.
Pattie G
- October 20, 2009 at 10:01 AM
- ~Jeri~ said...
Very nice!! Thanks for the invite to Magical Monday! I'll see what I can get done!!
- October 20, 2009 at 10:48 AM
- 1CardCreator said...
Love this card! I really like all the different layers and elements you added to it. Great image also. ~Diane
- October 20, 2009 at 12:23 PM
- Spyder said...
Lovely Card, really lovely image
- October 20, 2009 at 6:49 PM
- Marsha said...
Wonderful card. Love the colors.
- October 22, 2009 at 11:00 PM
- Curt in Indy said...
Great background paper Nina! Coloring is wonderful too! I also love the neat effect of the circles. Nice design idea. Best, Curt
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Congress Needs to Act on USPS Reform –Michelson
As of press time, Congress had yet to pass any type of meaningful reform for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS)—unless you consider passing laws to rename a post office after someone noteworthy. Ongoing partisan politics and the inability of Congress to pass legislation on key issues, including postal reform, have led to an average approval rating of just 14 percent for Congressional legislators, according to a recent Gallup poll, and a ranking slightly above car salespeople when it comes to possessing traits such as honesty and high ethical standards.
So, as various bills linger in both the House and Senate, you can't blame Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe for taking unilateral action. The announcement to disband Saturday mail delivery starting in early August is just the latest move, coming on the heels of plans to expedite the consolidation of postal facilities across the country.
Some also blame Congress for saddling the USPS as the only agency with the onerous requirement to pre-fund health care benefits for its retirees. Having already defaulted twice on its $5.5 billion annual payments, authorizing payments over a longer period would help stop the bleeding, at least in the short-term. And, with the capacity to process 300 billion pieces of mail annually—and mail volume estimated to only be 153 billion pieces in 2013—the Postal Service needs the authority to rightsize its operations by renegotiating postal union agreements.
Unfortunately, printers and mailers find themselves in a precarious position, as noted by Quad/Graphics CEO Joel Quadracci, who testified at a Senate committee hearing on Capitol Hill last month about the Postal Service's importance to the $1.3 trillion mailing industry that employs 8.4 million Americans. "It may be tempting to address the Postal Service's financial situation by simply raising postage rates to 'cover the costs,' but I cannot stress enough how damaging postal rate increases are to our industry," he told the panel. "There is a direct negative correlation between rate increases and volume. Our customers demand predictability and affordability and, if prices suddenly increase more than expected, they react by reducing their volume to cover the extra postage or they move away from print altogether."


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Take an organization. Any organization. And it will probably look like this:
A pyramid. And this is true for almost any organization. There are a few elites on top, and there are substantial numbers of subordinates/foot soldiers who make up the base, all aiming for the highest peak. Let's call today's particular pyramid 'Politics'.
Analogy: If you pour a liquid on top of the pyramid, eventually it will flow, or trickle, to the bottom. Pure logic. How fast it trickles depends on how thick the liquid is. If it's clear, like water, it will quickly flow. If it's a dense, viscous substance like crude oil, the flow is much, much slower. But eventually, everything reaches the bottom.
The liquid permeating our pyramid is a deadly toxin called 'Corruption'. It begins at the top, the result of a twisted little game of 'Quotas and Delegates', and slowly, but surely, the toxins are trickling down. Like the saying goes, 'Monkey see monkey do'.
It does not need to be that way if the levels of the pyramid are segmented. Then the lower levels could just chop the top off and prevent the flow. But if it was an inseparable, single-minded piece of block, just count the days until the base is corrupted. Then the whole pyramid cracks, and crumbles.


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Network Ranks As the Number 10 Ad Supported Cable Entertainment Network Among Adults 25-54
NEW YORK - December 13, 2012 - As part of NBCU's portfolio which boasts the Most-Watched Cable Entertainment networks, Bravo Media delivered its seventh consecutive best year ever among A25-54, total viewers and Households in ratings, according to Nielsen. Bravo also ranks as the number 10 ad supported cable entertainment network among A25-54. The network also maintained the number one ranking for most engaged, educated and affluent viewers A18-49 and A25-54. Bravo Digital scored its best year ever for video streams on BravoTV.com, and the best year ever for page views, unique visitors, and video streams on Bravo Mobile and on the new app Bravo Now.
"Bravo consistently attracts a unique, passionate and growing audience of 'affluencers'" said Frances Berwick, President of Bravo and Style Media. "With over 400 hours of high quality original programming, 2012 was marked by record achievements across returning and new series, digital innovations like Play Live, Transmedia and Zeebox, brand extensions like the Top Chef Kitchen and multi-platform partnerships. We are in great shape to launch an exciting new slate of programming for 2013, which includes our first scripted original series."
The network boasted new series success with season one of "Don't Be Tardy for the Wedding," delivering over 1.2 million A18-49 and 2.1 million total viewers and "Shahs of Sunset" delivering nearly 1 million A18-49 and 1.5 million total viewers. The season two premiere of "Shahs of Sunset" (12/2/12) delivered its highest-rated episode ever in all key demos with 2.3 million total viewers and 1.4 million in A18-49. The season two premiere was up 102 percent among A18-49 and up 106 percent among total viewers from the season one premiere (3/11/12). Compared to the season one finale (4/15/12), "Shahs of Sunset" was up 50 percent among total viewers (vs. 1,534,000).
"Watch What Happens Live," hosted by Andy Cohen, expanded to five nights a week in January 2012 and again ranked as the number one, most engaging late night talk show on television. Season 8 ratings were up nine percent among A18-49, up six percent among A25-54 and up 10 percent among total viewers, compared to the prior season.
"The Real Housewives" franchise continues to shatter records as season four of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" became the highest-rated season of the franchise with 3.8 million total viewers and 2.6 million A25-54. The season five premiere of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" (11/04/12) was Bravo's most-watched season premiere, delivering over 2.3 million A18-49, 2.2 million A25-54 and 3.7 million total viewers. "The Real Housewives of Orange County" season seven delivered its highest-rated season ever with 1.9 million A18-49 (tied with season six) and 2.8 million total viewers. "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" is on pace to be the most-watched season ever.
Bravo Digital had its best year ever for video streams on BravoTV.com, and the best year ever for page views, unique visitors, and video streams on Bravo Mobile and Bravo Now. BravoTV.com is recording its best year ever for video streams with a 10 percent increase in monthly video streams. Bravo Mobile is pacing to score double-digit yearly increases across the board and is pacing for its best year ever across all key metrics, with an impressive 78 percent increase in streams, 53 percent increase in uniques, and 53 percent increase in page views. Bravo's social media continues to lead the way as the network's Facebook following gained over 1.7 million fans across all pages (up 26 percent) reaching 8.5 million total fans and various Bravo twitter accounts climbed including @Bravotv which added 167,000 followers (up 86 percent) and @bravotopchef which added 47,000 followers (up 104 percent). In addition, Bravo introduced Play Live, the new breakthrough innovative technology allowing for a real-time interactive viewing experience.
Bravo had its best primetime ever among all key demos and its best total day among A25-54 and total viewers on 4/22/12, driven by record-breaking ratings for part three of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" season four Reunion, the season four premiere of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," and "Watch What Happens Live." For more information, visit www.BravoTV.com and follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BravoPR.
Bravo once again dominated cable's unscripted television landscape as the network received seven Primetime Emmy(R) Nominations from the Academy of Television Arts & Science for the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy(R) Awards. The network received five honors for its Emmy-Award winning series "Top Chef," earning its eighth consecutive nomination in the "Outstanding Reality Competition Program" category, plus two nominations for Bravo's first-ever fully integrated transmedia play "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen." Additionally, two-time Emmy-Award winning Kathy Griffin received a nomination in the "Outstanding Variety Special" category for "Kathy Griffin: Tired Hooker" and "Inside the Actors Studio" received its 15th nomination for Outstanding Nonfiction Series.
Continuing the extension of the Bravo brand beyond the television screen, the network increased its major retail and merchandising partnerships in 2012 with multiple "Top Chef" brand extensions, including the first-ever "Top Chef Kitchen," a pop-up restaurant in New York City. The reservations sold out within 45 minutes of being announced. In addition, Bravo Media partnered with Celebrity Cruises, Magical Elves and Rose Tours to launch the first-ever "Top Chef: The Cruise," setting sail in April, 2013. The cruise offers fans the chance to spend quality time with the show's judges and chefs, making this a one-of-a-kind culinary vacation experience.
Source: Year-over-Year Growth-Nielsen Media Research, L7 data, Households/P25-54/total viewers AA(000), NHI calendar, 2012 through 11/25/12 versus equivalent number of weeks of prior years, M-Su 8p-11p. Upscale/Educated-Nielsen Media Research, L7 data, NHI Calendar, 2012 through 11/11/12, P18-49, P25-54, M-Su 8p-11p, HHI $125K+ w/ 1+ College, AA VPVH, includes all measured ad-supported cable entertainment networks, engaging- Nielsen TV Brand Effect (IAG), 1/1/12-11/18/12, P18-49, P25-54, M-Su 8p-11p, nonsports, ranked against IAG measured cable networks. Shahs of Sunset-Nielsen Media Research, season one based on L7 data, AA, season premiere based on LS data, AA, P18-49, P25-54 and total viewers. WWHL Engagement- Nielsen IAG Program Engagement, 1/1/12-12/02/12, P18-49, Includes IAG measured late night talk format show w/ sample size 200. WWHL season eight ratings- L7 data through 11/25/12 blended with LS through 12/02/12, AA, versus full seventh season. Best Housewives season for RHONJ-Nielsen Media Research, L7 data, AA, P25-54 and total viewers, includes regular season episode premieres of most recent completed season of every Housewives series through 11/18/12. RHOC/RHOA-L7 data, AA, P18-49, P25-54 and total viewers. RHOBH season pacing-Nielsen Media Research, LS data, AA, P25-54 and total viewers. Adobe SiteCatalyst (1/1/11-10/31/11 vs. 1/1/12-10/31/12).
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Who's more likely to make sure Americans can afford to pay for long-term care? According to a poll released Wednesday by LTC Financial Partners, a long-term care insurance agency, it's the Republican presidential candidate, whoever that may be.
The surprising finding, because of President Obama's support of the Health Care Act, in a survey by LTCFP that asked which candidate, Obama or "The Republican Choice," would be more likely to support federal incentives that help Americans afford private long-term care insurance, two-thirds picked the unnamed Republican candidate as of Wednesday. The poll will be open until the election.
Although the Affordable Care Act originally included a public option for long-term care insurance, the CLASS Act, it was dropped in October because of fears over its ability to remain solvent for the 75 years mandated by law.
"Now we need to rely entirely on the private sector," Jonas Roeser, senior vice president of marketing and operations for LTC Financial Partners, said in a press release. "But the government can still help by introducing new tax breaks or other incentives to make it easier for people to protect themselves."
Nearly three-quarters of people older than 65 will need long-term care at some point, Roeser says, citing data from the Department of Health and Human Services. Most people, though, "don't have a plan to pay for this care, meaning their close relatives could be hit hard in the pocketbook," he says. "That includes just about everybody."
Both candidates "can and should state their intentions now and frequently during the campaign," Roeser added. "Doing so can be good for the country, and who knows? It just might determine who makes it into the White House."


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Because MacBook Pro models from 2016 and later have multiple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports that you can use for charging, you might wonder if plugging more than one AC adapter into your computer will charge it faster.
Using multiple adapters won't speed up charging, because your Mac only draws power from one AC adapter—even if more than one is plugged in. If you do plug in more than one AC adapter, your Mac will automatically select the single best-suited power source and charge from it.
The best way to charge your MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt 3 is to use the AC adapter that came with the computer. Using an underpowered AC adapter, like those that come with iPad, will make charging slower.


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Classic White Crème Brûlée
4 servings
4 ounces Ghirardelli Classic White Chocolate Baking Bar
4 large egg yolks, at room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
2 cups whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 300°F. In medium bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar until smooth.
- In 2-quart saucepan, bring whipping cream to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add white chocolate (chopped in small pieces) to simmering whipping cream.
- Turn off heat and whisk until white chocolate is melted. Add white chocolate mixture to egg yolk mixture one tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously to prevent eggs from scrambling. Whisk until smooth.
- Add vanilla. Pour into four ramekins or custard cups.
- Place cups in 13" x 9" baking pan or broiler pan. Add enough water so cups sit in 1 to 1 1/2 inch of water.
- Bake until set, about 45 minutes.
- Serve warm, at room temperature, or refrigerate overnight.
- For a delicious crunchy surface: Sprinkle the tops of the crème brûlée with 1 teaspoon of sugar and place under broiler until caramelized.
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IntroductionsPost Reply
I was dumb and didnt realize it was hard to meet others on cr. so if you want to talk to other people, POST some info about yourself, like:
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1. Chris
2. 16/Male/MN
3. I can whistle really well? I'm boring
4. I started out with Dragon Ball Z when I was in the fifth grade.
I go crazy every 2 years!
Probably Akira
I'm back!
1. Linn
2. 18 / female / What does l stand for? If I say Sweden, is that correct?
3. Soemthing interesting. hm.. I'm a photograph. Working with black and white photography. using film and a darkroom and stuff... there isn't many young ppl doing that nowadays.
Oh, and I haven't got blue hair.
4. I watched Sailor Moon when I was little. And uhm. By x-bf used to watch anime and stuff, so I got a bit interested by then. But that was mostly about music. so. uhm, I tired to watch Love hina on youtube a couple of months ago, but eeh. It wasn't good, imo. and.. I borrowed my boyfriends Dragonball books, and i've read all he had. Dragonball, and Dragon ball Z, if there is anydifference or , yeah. anyway it's 42 books in swedish.
My favorite anime so far is Elfen Lied which I got recomended from an old and good friend. I watched it this week. It's great.
1. Amber
2. 18 on thursday ^-^/f/BC, Canada
3. Erm... Lemme think. Interesting about me. Eek I suppose you will have to find out because its something that just doesn't come to mind, you know? there must be something...
4. When I was little I watched sailor moon but I never knew it was 'anime'. Then years down the road my two best friends (they're twins...just can't choose one ) persuaded me to watch inuyasha. After becoming hooked I started looking up other stuff. Thus, I am a newbie at the anime-ness of life..but looove it
hehe, you'r not the only one that's a newbie with it.
1) Erica (or Karceni as most people know me as on forums.. hehe)
2) 19/female/West Hills, California
3) Something interesting about me is probably that I seem to have an affinity with kids, but don't particularly care for them. (No, I'm not mean, I just get tired of all the craziness from them)
4) I got into anime when I was young. lol As much as I hate to admit it it was Sailor Moon way back when when it was on Toonami.. Then again I suppose Dragonball Z was on about the same time... So yeah...
Here we go...
1) Justin
2) 23/Male/Dallas Texas
3) I work all day every day
4) Even though I'm a true gear head I have to admit that Ai Yori Aoshi is what got me into this stuff. Now I'm watching Jdramas like mad.
The old guy
just saw the big Forums tab so:
1- Johan
2- 19 / male / Belgian coast
3- interesting eh?... that's one hell of a question... I'm ... err dunno just a standard anime fan.
4- casual zapping honest! and i think it was DBZ'ish on cartoon network ... long time ago
1.) My name is actually Lexus, the last name is a fake.
2.) I'm 19, a female. V/.-; And I currently live in Arizona. (Frequent changes.)
3.) Something interesting? Uhm... I usually like to be random. Just not right now,
my fingers are hurting. T_T
4.) What got me into anime was probably FF. I went online one day to look up
final fantasy pics and ran into a mess of anime too. I remembered the name
of one of them and asked a friend the next day.
1) paul
3)I don't sleep, so anime has made the nights enjoyable and online gaming
4)loads of thing got me hooked really ff mostly.
1) Alec
3) I just moved so with no friends to hang out with im watchig alot of anime
4)well Pokemon and yugi oh then naruto then manga then it kinda sprialed out of control
Let's see if I get this right
1) Sam (I'm a chick)
2) 20/f/ny
3) I was a Hostess for two years but I don't like meeting new ppl. ( I also like the feel of typing, might be why I write for 17 diff. fandoms...)
4) All of my scifi shows got cancelled (Farscape, Roswell, Mutant X, Firefly, etc.) expect for SG-1 and Atlantis, so I needed something to do. LIke Alec, it seriously spiraled and in about 5 months, I've completed 6 animes. It's getting scary.
Ive liked anime be4 just this summer i watched alot
Hey Im Dex
Hi, I'm Ashleigh
21/female/east coast
Weird thing? I'm just an overall bundle of weird...
I don't think I have a 'first' anime, it's morel ike it slowly dawned on me "hey this is cool, where can I get more?"


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Washington Post ed board: O'Reilly-Romney worldview 'contemptuous,' 'contemptible'
The Washington Post editorial board is tying Mitt Romney's recent remarks about President Obama's "gifts" to "the African American community, the Hispanic community and young people" to similar remarks made by Fox News host Bill O'Reilly on election night.
"The white establishment is now the minority," O'Reilly said on election night, shortly after coming to terms with the fact that Romney might lose. "There are 50 percent of the voting public who want stuff. They want things, and who is going to give them things? President Obama. He knows it, and he ran on it. . . . You're going to see a tremendous Hispanic vote for President Obama. Overwhelming for President Obama, and women will probably break President Obama's way. People feel that they are entitled to things, and which candidate, between the two, is going to give them things?"
In his phone call with supporters earlier this week, Romney similarly attributed his loss to demographic groups looking for handouts: "The Obama campaign was following the old playbook of giving a lot of stuff to groups that they hoped they could get to vote for them and be motivated to go out to the polls, specifically the African American community, the Hispanic community and young people," he said.
Those remarks have given Republicans an opportunity to distance themselves from the losing candidate, a move the Post's editorial board champions.
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It's returning again, I feel it in my bones.
It's constantly moving, changing states…but it's there.
I feel the blues.
I sit alone or lay in bed after a long day and I feel it.
I try to comprehend it.
The why and how of it but I fail,
as always I fail, miserably at it.
I fail to explain it.
I fail to stop it.
I fail to let it out.
I fail, I fail, I fail.
It's like a thing that has cling itself on to me
And I can't seem to shake it off.
I feel it scraping against my skin,
slowly rising in my blood,
burning my eyes,
shaking my bones.
I want to cut it with something sharp and let it out,
For once and for all provide it with escape.
Let it out of my system,
Take an invasive measure.
But I'm pretty sure I will fail.
Like every other time I've tried.
I will fail. I will fail. I will fail.
I'm a failure, Aren't I ?!
All I do is fail at things,
I fail at being a good friend,
I fail at being a good sister.
I fail at being a good daughter.
I fail at feelings.
I fail at emotions.
I fail at expression most of all.
I feel it in my bones, craving for expression,
But I'm afraid to feel again.
I'm afraid of it taking a hold of me.
I'm afraid of it taking over.
I'm afraid, I'm afraid, I'm afraid.
So I tell myself it will go away.
I silently make a prayer in my head.
I turn off the lights and drift away
And wait for the next night,
For it to come back again
For it to claim it's place.
I wait. I wait. I wait.


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Book Review – Welding Know-How: The Tips and Techniques of Master Welders by Frank Marlow
Review by Ervin Tibbs
As a custom luthier I'm frequently called upon to fabricate metal parts for non-standard guitars and other stringed instruments. I'm primarily a woodworker, but my sputter box and brazing torch don't gather a lot of dust. Although my metal work has always been adequate, it never reached the high level of workmanship that I really wanted. Then I found this book. The beautiful line drawings, as opposed to fuzzy, confusing photographs, serve to clarify the simple, well-written text.
The amount of shop experience packed into this volume is amazing. There are also step-by-step instructions for building jigs and fixtures, and some surprising ways for modifying tools so that they actually work. This hefty volume is a keeper, and in the years to come I'll probably wear it out.
Above is an excerpt from the pages of MAKE Volume 32: Design for Makers
Forget duct tape and baling wire — now makers can design and manufacture things as beautiful as Apple and as slick as Dyson. We'll show you how to conceive and visualize great-looking projects with our speed course in industrial design.