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Dr. Lawrence Gibson likens bad health information on the Internet to food poisoning.
Consumers, he says, need to be aware and will find reliable information at MayoClinic.com.
Dr. Gibson, a Covington, Ky., native, has been with Mayo Clinic since 1986 and is board certified in dermatology, dermatopathology and immunodermatology. He is a professor of dermatology at Mayo Medical School and a consultant in the Department of Dermatology.
Dr. Gibson has served as the fellowship director for dermatopathology and as chair of the Laboratory Division in the Department of Dermatology. He is especially interested in inflammatory disorders of the skin, including vasculitis, and in lymphoma affecting the skin.
"Electronic information has become a staple in the diet of a health conscious society," he says. "It's important to avoid misinformation and provide a credible source for health information. Using this analogy, it's critical to avoid 'indigestion' or, worse yet, 'food poisoning' by the ingestion of tainted information."
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Split fingernails: Can they be prevented?
Is it possible to prevent split fingernails?
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Treating your nails gently can help prevent split fingernails. Consider these simple tips:
- Keep your fingernails dry. Repeated or prolonged contact with water can contribute to split fingernails. Wear cotton-lined rubber gloves when washing dishes, cleaning or using harsh chemicals, and avoid long soaks in the tub.
- Practice good nail hygiene. Keep your fingernails neatly trimmed, and round the tips in a gentle curve. When you use hand lotion, rub the lotion into your fingernails and cuticles, too. Don't bite your fingernails, pick at your cuticles, or use your fingernails to pick, poke or pry things.
- Avoid harsh nail care products. Limit manicures. Between visits, touch up nail polish as needed — don't remove it. If you must use nail polish remover, avoid those that contain acetone.
- Repair split fingernails quickly. Repair splits or tears with nail glue or clear polish to keep the problem from getting worse.
If your best efforts to prevent split fingernails don't seem to help, ask your doctor or dermatologist for additional suggestions. Some research suggests that the nutritional supplement biotin might help strengthen weak or brittle fingernails.
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- Brittle splitting nails. American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/brittle_splitting.html. Accessed Sept. 9, 2011.
- Habif TP. Clinical Dermatology: A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby; 2009. http://www.mdconsult.com/books/page.do?eid=4-u1.0-B978-0-7234-3541-9..00034-1&isbn=978-0-7234-3541-9&sid=1202987289&uniqId=280881613-3#4-u1.0-B978-0-7234-3541-9..00034-1--s0035. Accessed Sept. 9, 2011.
- Biotin. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. http://naturaldatabase.therapeuticresearch.com. Accessed Sept. 9, 2011.
- Chang RM, et al. Treating cosmetically induced nail problems. Dermatologic Therapy. 2007;20:54.
- Farran L, et al. The effect of humidity on the fracture properties of human fingernails. The Journal of Experimental Biology. 2008;211:3677.


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This past week saw commodities suffer their longest weekly losing streak in 11 years. Mr. Bernanke's failure to specify options for further easing and the ongoing economic deterioration in the United States and China -- the world's two largest economies -- continues to mystify the investment public. At a time when investors and traders are seeking direction from the elements of power that could mean the difference between profit and loss, Mr. Bernanke, the chairman of the Federal Reserve left us without a clue in his recent appearance. His ambiguous statements failed to address the specific problems and how the Federal Reserve could or would address them.
We believe it is because neither he nor the U.S. administration has any clue as to how to handle the situation. We would suggest applying a variation of the Monroe Doctrine approach to dealing with the situation by concentrating on the U.S. economy and let the Europeans deal with their problems. To suggest that as one of the larger financial backers of the International Monetary Fund that the United States should consider adding billions to the fund to help countries that are without the ability to repay existing loans makes no sense.
The economic viability of Greece or Spain, and their GDP situations, are such that more than 100% of their GDP is owed out. That does not encourage assistance, in my opinion. The funding suggested for the U.S. would better be served by helping U.S. homeowners and the unemployed through our own financial crisis.
Now for some actual information that may provide some enlightenment as to how to position yourselves with the ongoing U.S. economic crisis...
Interest Rates: September U.S. Treasury bonds closed at 148 21/32nds up 6/32nds after trading as high as 150 10/32nds during the session. The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in April but was still over $50 billion. The markets were concerned that Spain, whose credit rating was reduced by Fitch, would have difficulty obtaining financial assistance. Some investors were pulling money from the banks in order to seek safer assets. The favorite of late has been the safety of the U.S. Treasury market even as the U.S. economic growth appears to be faltering. On a relative basis however, the U.S. appears more attractive and the treasury market has been the beneficiary of the "flight to safety", even moreso than the traditional safe haven, gold. We feel the market may be overdone as yields are at all time lows and without the benefit of demand for mortgages or the inability of the public to "qualify" in many instances, there is no point, in our opinion, for the U.S. Fed to consider even lower rates. The agreement by the Eurozone finance ministers to bailout Spanish Banks with a 100 billion Euro loan could pressure prices on Monday. We like the short side of Treasury bonds but only through options for which we have developed a strategy.
Stock Indices: The Dow Jones industrial average closed Friday at 12554.20, up 93.24 points ending the dramatic trading week with a 3.59% gain. The triple digit days left investors in a state of "wonder" as to how to deal with the huge equity value swings. The S&P 500 closed at 1325.66, up 10.67 points and for the week gained 3.72%. The Nasdaq closed at 2858.42, on Friday, up 27.40 points and for the week gained 4.04%. The surge in equities came after the ECB Vice President told Portugal's Radio audience that Spain would formulate a request for aid exclusively to recapitalize its banks. The decision by Eurozone finance ministers to lend Spain another 100 billion Eurors will only tend to temporarily relieve the Spanish Bank situation and while it could support equity prices on Monday, we believe it will be shortlived. The downgrade by the Fitch agency of Spain's debt was another impediment to the possibility of a solution to the European debt crisis and established the U.S. as the less risky asset location. We continue to favor the implementation of hedging strategies as while the U.S. is in less dire economic straits than the European countries, its economic condition does not warrant the "safe haven" status being implied this past week. Look for investor "optimism" on Monday following the new loan to Spain but we would use any rally to purchase put options on the S&P or sell calls on the Russell 2000 index on a scale up. We view any rally as a correction in what we view as a bear market in equities.
Currencies: The U.S. dollar index closed at 8300.2 up 54.6 points on a continuing flight to "perceived" safety of the U.S. China lowered their deposit rate by a quarter point to 3.25% lessening its attraction to foreign investment in favor of the U.S. China, the worlds largest consumer of commodities, has slowed its economic growth intentions and has negatively impacted global commodities. The September Euro contract closed at $1.2517, down 96 points with other losses posted in the Swiss Franc 77 points to $1.0439, the British Pound 94 points to $1.5452, the Canadian dollar 41 points to .9697, and the Australian dollar 40 points to .9820. The Japanese yen managed a gain of 36 points to $1.2599 tied to optimism that stimulus measures in the world's largest economies may support regional exports for Asia. With the global economic slowdown, we could see continued dollar strength once the initial reaction to the new Spain bailout subsides.
Energies: July crude oil closed at $84.34 per barrel, down 48c and posted its longest weekly loss in over 13 years on concerns that the U.S. and China, the world's largest consumer of fuels will slow and reduce demand. Prices are down nearly 5% for the month. We had long recommended the short side of crude from the $1.10 per barrel level and our goal of $85 per barrel was not only achieved but exceeded. We prefer the sidelines in expectation of a correction after the sharp price decline but would once again suggest the short side on any meaningful interim rally.
Copper: July copper closed at $3.31 per pound down 5c on concerns over Spain's troubled banking system. However with the bailout of 100 billion Euros by the European Union, we could see a corrective rally in copper which we believe to be "artificial" since it will not increase demand by the two largest consumers of copper, the U.S. and China on a continuing basis. Therefore we would sell into the expected rally early in the week or purchase put options. The "temporary" solution to Spain's banking problem in the face of a 25% unemployment rate and weak economic condition will not provide a permanent solution and while a level of optimism may develop in the near term, the overall picture for Europe remains "gloomy".
Precious Metals: August gold closed Friday at $1,591.40 per ounce, up $3.40 and in late trading was up $7.10 to $1,595.10. Gold lost 2% for the week but with the Spanish bank bailout we could see sporadic trading overnight and into Monday. We continue to suggest the sidelines in gold but with a bearish bias due to its recently established pessimism as to its viability as a "safe haven" as exemplified by its weakness during the recent global economic concerns. July silver closed at $28.455 per ounce, down 74 points on continued long liquidation and on technicals after recent weakness. We continue to prefer silver against gold for those that must own precious metals. July platinum closed at $1431.00 per ounce, down $9.90 while September palladium closed at $615.10 down $10.65. Our long palladium, short platinum spread lost this week but we continue to prefer that spread.
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Grains and Oilseeds: July corn closed at $5.98 per bushel, up 4c tied to hot dry weather. While scattered showers are forecast for the U.S. Midwest corn and soybean growing areas in the next few weeks, the rains are expected to miss much of the corn belt and could provide for additional buying of corn. We could go long corn from here but with stop protection. July wheat closed at $6.30 ¼ per bushel, down 11 1/2c on continued weakness from the strong dollar and the forecast of a bumper crop next year. Analysts continue to expect the USDA to cut its forecast for next years harvest however. Expectation for improved yields also a factor in the negativity. We prefer the sidelines in wheat. July soybeans closed at $14.28 ¼ per bushel, down 1 3/4c tied to the strong dollar and Fed Chairman's statement reducing expectation of a new round of economic stimulus. Earlier strength was attributable to the China interest rate cut which could have indicated an increase in demand for U.S. soybeans. We continue to favor the long side of soybeans.
Meats: August cattle closed at $1.2082.5, up 40 points on shortcovering after recent weakness. With slightly improved demand, we could see further strength. We like cattle from here but with tight stops. August hogs closed at 92.45c per pound, up 4.25c and gained 12% from a low of 85c in early May. Demand from u.S. processors are expect to slow after the recent rally. We prefer the sidelines in hogs.
Coffee, Cocoa and Sugar: July coffee closed at $1.5560 per pound, down another 10.5c on continued weakness on oversupply and reduced demand. The recent selloff from the April highs near $1.90 could prompt a shortcovering rally but we prefer the sidelines until more definitive fundamentals emerge. July cocoa closed at $2200 per tonne, down $26 also tied to reduced demand on concerns over the European economic situation and adequate supplies. With no new fundamentals from the African growing areas, we could see continue indifference toward cocoa. Stay out for now. July sugar closed at 19.98c per pound, up 22 points on continued shortcovering on concerns that wet weather may hamper harvesting from Brazil the largest exporter of sugar. We could see further price gains and would want to be long from here but with stop protection.
Cotton: July cotton closed at 72.90c per pound, down 99 points tied to the strong dollar, ample supplies, and concern that the current european debt crisis would curb demand for cotton. Expectation for an increased output in the U.S., the top exporter, of 17.63 million bales in the year starting August 1s will be up from the 17 million bale estimate by the USDA last month keeping pressure on prices. We look for a shortcovering rally after recent losses and would only buy with stop protection however.

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It's not necessary to be "gender blind" (which isn't really possible for most), or to think in an appropriate way; it suffices to treat people fairly and with respect. And while there should be zero tolerance for assault or gross insults, we do have to consider that some in our community sit somewhere on the autistic spectrum, are lonely and have trouble with social cues. It gets worse if they spend most of their time in all-male environments, have no clue how to talk to women they are interested in, and suddenly they meet an attractive woman at a conference who's interested in many of the same things. This is going to be a recipe for social disaster, I'm afraid.
Things would be better if the gender ratio were more even; the male geeks would be more used to the presence of female geeks, would be better at telling the difference between technical interest and personal interest, and we wouldn't get the same small set of women being hit on by overwhelmingly large numbers of men. I'm not sure how we get there from here, though.
One for the timeline
Posted Dec 2, 2010 6:01 UTC (Thu) by maco (guest, #53641) [Link]
Posted Dec 2, 2010 6:18 UTC (Thu) by BrucePerens (guest, #2510) [Link]
Posted Dec 2, 2010 10:16 UTC (Thu) by nix (subscriber, #2304) [Link]
I have seen autistic men behaving terribly inappropriately towards women: generally severely autistic rather than mildly, but not always. It does not look *remotely* like an unwanted grope from a neurotypical man, and people that severely autistic are impaired enough that they're not going to want to go anywhere near a conference. I'm not anywhere near that severe but I stay away because the things are just too crowded, thus stressful.
Posted Dec 2, 2010 11:13 UTC (Thu) by NAR (subscriber, #1313) [Link]
Posted Dec 5, 2010 1:11 UTC (Sun) by nix (subscriber, #2304) [Link]
This indicates that there is in fact a set of autistics (probably quite a large set) in which you are sufficiently neurotypical to realise that attacking women is *bad*, y'know, but sufficiently autistic to avoid conferences. It seems unlikely to me that there are many who can tolerate conferences but who also are so afflicted that they don't realise that sexual assault is wrong.
(Note: there *are* regrettable cases of autistics committing sexual assault, usually due to severe misreading of social signals or sheer desperation -- decades with no hope of romantic relationships can do strange things to some people, we are not all cut out to be monks. But even this is rare: in most cases I have heard of the individuals in question were either severely autistic, generally attacking their carers because they hardly ever saw anyone else, or had other mental problems -- e.g. bipolar disorder, attacking in the manic phase.)
Posted Dec 5, 2010 1:26 UTC (Sun) by BrucePerens (guest, #2510) [Link]
Posted Dec 5, 2010 2:56 UTC (Sun) by mjg59 (subscriber, #23239) [Link]
If you weren't trying to say that the high incidence of empathy disorders in our field was related to a lack of healthy interaction with women who are their peers, and that that has something to do with incidents of sexual harassment or assault at conferences, what were you trying to say? Because that sounds awfully like "We wouldn't have so many problems if it weren't for all the autists".
Posted Dec 5, 2010 6:01 UTC (Sun) by BrucePerens (guest, #2510) [Link]
Posted Dec 5, 2010 13:54 UTC (Sun) by mjg59 (subscriber, #23239) [Link]
Posted Dec 5, 2010 20:00 UTC (Sun) by BrucePerens (guest, #2510) [Link]
Sure, we don't get along, Matt, but IMO this one was over the top and an apology might be in order. See my comment here. Essentially I am calling for childhood and early adulthood social education to get over the issue that as a class we may lie lower on a scale of emotional maturity (without having a diagnosable spectrum disorder) and that our social interaction with women, again as a class, may suffer from it.
This is in not any way meant to excuse criminal activity, because you can be expected to know it's wrong action even if you are for some reason disposed to it. But we need to consider why some people grow are becoming that sort of criminal. What are we doing wrong with them as a society?
So, none of this was meant as "get rid of them" or "we'd be better off without them".
Posted Dec 5, 2010 21:07 UTC (Sun) by mjg59 (subscriber, #23239) [Link]
(And that's "Matthew", not "Matt")
Posted Dec 5, 2010 22:42 UTC (Sun) by BrucePerens (guest, #2510) [Link]
Posted Dec 5, 2010 22:52 UTC (Sun) by mjg59 (subscriber, #23239) [Link]
Posted Dec 6, 2010 1:12 UTC (Mon) by BrucePerens (guest, #2510) [Link]
"Empathy disorder" doesn't have to be so severe as to be diagnosable as Asperger's or autism. So, it is not necessary for you to go right to the extreme and assume that I mean autism, which I did not write.
Below the level of diagnosable disorder there can be mild deficits, and I suspect that as a class we suffer from mild deficits, organic or as some artifact of upbringing, and that remediation in early education is possible, and that there should be more of it.
Do you have a theory about the mindset and background of the perps? Certainly there is some problem with their socialization if they can objectify a woman.
Posted Dec 6, 2010 2:11 UTC (Mon) by mjg59 (subscriber, #23239) [Link]
"Do you have a theory about the mindset and background of the perps? Certainly there is some problem with their socialization if they can objectify a woman."
When women complain about men sexually propositioning them in the middle of a crowded city my first assumption isn't that the men in question are borderline spectrum, it's that society as a whole is pretty bad at enforcing reasonable behaviour standards. I'd be fascinated to see your evidence that these events are more common at open source conferences than at events attended by people who don't fall into the stereotypical "Software developer who's never met a girl" category.
Posted Dec 6, 2010 4:14 UTC (Mon) by BrucePerens (guest, #2510) [Link]
my first assumption isn't that the men in question are borderline spectrum, it's that society as a whole is pretty bad at enforcing reasonable behaviour standards.
The assumption here is that the only reason people do perform bad behavior is that society does not completely enforce a specific rule against it. It seems to be ignoring the potential of socializing people to act in a moral and equitable fashion even in the absence of the violent compulsion of law.
Posted Dec 6, 2010 4:30 UTC (Mon) by mjg59 (subscriber, #23239) [Link]
Working with people with empathy disorders to improve their social abilities is a wonderful goal and, having spent a couple of years doing so in the past, I wholeheartedly approve of any effort to do so. I also wholeheartedly approve of work to reduce our society's dependence upon oil. I think they're pretty much equally relevant to the problem that the parent article discusses.
Posted Dec 6, 2010 6:11 UTC (Mon) by BrucePerens (guest, #2510) [Link]
or because they're bad people.
Right. How do bad people happen? Especially regarding this particular crime, which isn't an economic one. It's not because we don't do a good enough job of enforcing behavioral rules. It's because they get bad parental examples and bad social education.
Posted Dec 6, 2010 12:56 UTC (Mon) by mjg59 (subscriber, #23239) [Link]
Posted Dec 6, 2010 19:48 UTC (Mon) by Zomb (guest, #23391) [Link]
Correlation "analytics" found that computer gaming is the main and only cause of school rampages, or that we need more (sea) pirates in order to get the climate stable again.
Posted Dec 8, 2010 8:46 UTC (Wed) by k8to (subscriber, #15413) [Link]
Posted Dec 13, 2010 20:39 UTC (Mon) by nix (subscriber, #2304) [Link]
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Posted Dec 5, 2010 14:38 UTC (Sun) by paulj (subscriber, #341) [Link]
I'd also be interested if you could clarify your remark. While at the same time rejecting any casual claim (intended or perceived) that ASDers may be more responsible for the sexual abuse (note that this does not mean that no abusers have ASD).
Posted Dec 5, 2010 19:50 UTC (Sun) by BrucePerens (guest, #2510) [Link]
Sure. If you look in my comments for the action I am calling for, it is childhood and early adulthood social education for healthy interaction between men and women who are peers in age and intellectual development. It is my firm belief that the crimes mentioned in the timeline are not committed by men who have ever learned to have a healthy social peer relationship with women, rather they are coming from men who objectify women, which is an illness brought about (IMO) by poor social education and probably bad parential examples.
I am not saying that the criminals have a diagnosable spectrum disorder. However, I think that as a class men who go in for programming may score lower on a scale of emotional maturity than the general population.
Computer programming, (and I guess science and engineering) provides a world of justice for the adept that does not exist in their human interactions. If you write your program correctly, it works, otherwise it doesn't. This is very attractive to folks who have much more difficulty finding justice in the world around them because their actions in that world do not result in the expected outcomes.
I think that as a class they might need some early remediation. That's all.
Posted Dec 6, 2010 9:00 UTC (Mon) by paulj (subscriber, #341) [Link]
Again, where is the evidence that these disorders intersect? Given that sexual abuse apparently occurs just as much outside of ASD-biased areas like programming conferences, indeed is likely far *more* prevalent outside (you yourself referenced the tailhook scandal). It's quite possible that, if anything, ASD-biased areas see *less* abuse. The connection you make (at least in the minds of a few readers, and not unreasonably) between abuse and ASD is both less than fully justified and somewhat prejudicial to ASDers, who may not to be blame for any of this.
I agree an ASD-biased area might have other social-interaction issues, that might lead to certain groups being under-represented (e.g. women). But we should be very careful about conflating things...
Posted Dec 6, 2010 15:57 UTC (Mon) by BrucePerens (guest, #2510) [Link]
Well, the evidence is that these crimes are not committed by people with ASD, their tension level would be so high that they'd avoid the situation. So can you just assume I'm referring to something other than ASD?
Posted Dec 6, 2010 16:14 UTC (Mon) by paulj (subscriber, #341) [Link]
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Kansas City based musician Shane Borth plays a number of instruments, but his primary ones are violin and viola (he's a violist for the Des Moines Symphony). This weekend, Borth will collaborate with the ensemble of artists called Quixotic Performance Fusion in an improvisational piece, and here, gives a sample.
Dan White has documented the jazz scene in Kansas City for more than two decades. A new exhibit in the Changing Gallery at the American Jazz Museum displays 50 of White's black and white photographs, along with anecdotes from interviews.
By Laura Spencer
Vocalist Myra Taylor is a veteran of the original Kansas City swing sound and started out singing and dancing in the early 1930s on 18th and Vine. Throughout her long career, she's shared the stage with Jay McShann, Sarah Vaughan, Nat "King" Cole, and many others. Taylor continues to perform in her hometown often as part of the quartet known as the Wild Women of Kansas City. Myra Taylor turns 89 on Friday, February 24.
By Chuck Haddix (host of KCUR's The Fish Fry), edited by Laura Spencer
Jazz bassist and vocalist Milt Abel - part of Kansas City's jazz scene for five decades - died on February 3, 2006 after a long illness. Abel grew up in Philadelphia, where he learned to play the stand-up bass, baritone horn, and trombone as a teenager.
Kansas City, MO – KCUR?s Laura Spencer talked to some of the musicans he played with over the years in Kansas City and others who say his musicial talent will not be forgotten.
Painter Anthony Ramos has shows at the American Jazz Museum and the Bruce R Watkins Cultural Center. He was in Kansas City recently for a series of talks around the city and spoke to KC Currents host Delores Jones.
By Delores Jones
Musician and artist Loren Pickford is a veteran of jazz scenes in Los Angeles, Boston, and Paris. Pickford lived in New Orleans from 1990 to 2005, and here shares the story of his first day in the Big Easy.
Kansas City, MO – Pickford and his wife, Sheila, relocated from New Orleans to Kansas City, Missouri after Hurricane Katrina.
Every Monday night, a jam session at the Blue Room draws a rambunctious crowd of genuine music-lovers, many of whom attend with religious devotion.
By Gina Kaufmann
Cultural Convention and Visitors Bureau President Anita Dixon says her vision of 12th Street, from the Paseo to Brooklyn, is as an enclave for jazz artists.
Original airdate: November 2006. Versatile singer Ida McBeth has been serving up jazz, blues, soul and funk to Kansas City audiences for 30 years.
By Lee Ingalls
Molotov is a Mexican metal/hip-hop band formed in 1995. Their music is in a mixture of Spanish and English, rapped by Tito Fuentes.
Kansas City, MO – One of Mexico?s most notorious rock bands have released Con Todo Respeto ? with all due respect - which just won a Latin Grammy for best rock album. The album is tribute to bands like the Beastie Boys and the Clash. They also include a version of Gil Scott Heron?s The Revolution will not be Televised ? which they say applies to Mexico as well as the US.
The face of jazz music on KCUR will change after this weekend. The long running program Just Jazz will end.
By Laura Ziegler
Kansas City, MO – The face of jazz music on KCUR will change after this weekend. The long running program Just Jazz will end. Laura Ziegler has this look back at the show and the hosts who made it unique.
Years before the first of her 76 appearances on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson - years before there was a Tonight Show with Johnny Carson - vocalist Marilyn Maye was learning the art of putting across a song from someone she heard mostly on the radio: Frank Sinatra.
Saxophonist and composer Ahmad Shahid Alaadeen, talks about his new album "New Africa Suite." He spoke with KCUR's Lee Ingalls.
By Lee Ingalls & produced by Linda Sher
Back in the 1920s and 30s, Kansas City was a lively mix of political wheeling-and-dealing, organized crime, and the hot sounds of jazz.
By Michael Byars
A conversation with Dr. Thomas Aber and Dwight Frizzell about BCR - described as "the world's only Afro Nuclear Wavabilly Funk Swing Reggae Turska band." (Dec. 2004)


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In September, a cashmere collection will follow the summer offering—with trapeze cardigans, off-the-shoulder tunics, and asymmetric long-sleeved tops selling for $99.90 and $129.90.
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Olympic champion Michael Johnson has fast food on the run with the forthcoming launch of his arcade-style mobile phone casual game.
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Join 'The Fastest Man In The World' on top of the podium by putting in a gold medal winning performance. Whilst your fingers are doing the sprinting with a series of challenging runs it's your mind that's doing the thinking, reinforcing the message that a poor diet slows you down whilst healthy alternatives can put you on the right track.
Michael Johnson's Fun Run features fast sprints and long distance runs through a variety of challenging environments. Chase your target time and cross the finish line in front of a cheering crowd to see if you can claim bronze, silver or gold.
With personal bests and multi-player leaderboards, Michael Johnson's Fun Run is the ultimate rush of fun-filled casual gaming.
Speaking about the app Michael Johnson said: "We need more children to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle and excercise and a good diet are key to achieving this. Michael's app will hopefully get kids interesting in running and also teach them about a balanced diet in a fun way."
Michael Johnson's Fun Run will be launched alongside his Motiv8 app at an exclusive event at the Regents Street Apple store on Wednesday 11th July at 2pm. Michael will be answering questions from fans and the media at a specially arranged Q&A session.
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By FPA member Eric S. Toya, CFP®
Last Updated: October 3, 2011
Tax loss harvesting (TLH) is the act of selling securities (generally stocks or mutual funds) when they are down in order to realize the loss for tax purposes.
For example, say you purchased $10,000 of XYZ stock in January. By mid-year, XYZ lost half of its value and your shares are only worth $5,000. You have lost money in this investment, but at this point it is unrealized. In the eyes of the IRS, nothing has happened. However, if you sell the stock, you will realize the loss of $5,000 which can be used for tax purposes.
What are the benefits to TLH:
- Losses may be used to offset realized capital gains, thereby reducing or eliminating capital gains taxes.
- If you have more realized losses than gains, you are allowed to deduct $3,000 of your realized losses against ordinary income. If you are in the 25 percent tax bracket, that's a $750 saving.
- If your capital loss exceeds your capital gains by more than $3,000, the excess can be carried forward to subsequent years. This means that you can offset future capital gains or continue to take the $3,000 deduction each year until you run out of loss carry forward.
Using the above example of XYZ stock, you would be allowed to offset gains up to the full $5,000 of losses realized. If you did not have any realized gains this year, you would be able to take the deduction of $3,000 and carry forward the remaining $2,000 to next year.
Further Considerations
Maybe you don't want to sell XYZ stock because you think that it's going back up. You may be thinking that you will sell today to realize the losses and buy it back tomorrow. If you did that, you would be in violation of the Wash Sale Rule. The Wash Sale Rule requires that you wait at least 31 days before buying the same stock or a "substantially identical" security. There is some debate as to what constitutes a substantially identical security, especially in the case of mutual funds.
One option is to simply sell the stock and wait 31 days before buying it back, holding the proceeds in cash while you wait the required number of days. Of course, the stock could go up during that time, and missing out on the gains may be worse than gaining a tax deduction.
Another strategy you may consider is to buy another stock or mutual fund as a proxy. The idea is to buy a stock that may be in the same industry, or a mutual fund that buys similar companies. Be careful not to violate the substantially identical rules, thus creating a wash sale.
Tax Loss Harvesting can be a tricky, though beneficial, strategy during periods of volatile markets. Please consult your tax or financial planning professional to help you navigate this strategy.
FPA member Eric S. Toya, CFP®, is Vice President of Wealth Management for Trovena, LLC in Redondo Beach, Calif. Eric graduated from the University of Southern California with a BS in Finance and Accounting. Eric has been quoted in national publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Money Magazine and the Los Angeles Times.


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The latest in technology classes at PPL
Experience the latest technology by making Princeton Public Library's technology center a frequent destination. The spring series of technology classes is off to a robust start. Friday's LinkedIn class was a full house, as was last week's resume writing class. This week features several classes including iPad 101, Tools to Create Infographics, Google Drive: Online Storage Made Easy and Mac Basics.
In addition to our established line up of classes that include sessions in WordPress for aspiring bloggers, Microsoft Excel, and downloading audiobooks, the library is offering several new courses including:
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This is great that this stuff is being offered to people just to make life easier or even to try things out before getting certified in more advanced IT areas. Great work.
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2013 UNHCR country operations profile - Pakistan
Working environment
The context
Pakistan hosts over 1.6 million registered Afghans, the largest and most protracted refugee population in the world. Since March 2002, UNHCR has facilitated the return of almost 3.8 million registered Afghans from the country. As of October 2012, UNHCR had assisted over 62,000 refugees to return to Afghanistan in 2012.
With the possible expiry of Proof of Registration cards on 31 December 2012, UNHCR continues to encourage the Government to formalize a strategy for 2013 and beyond that offers a solution for Afghan refugees in the country.
As of October 2012 there were approximately 724,200 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Pakistan affected by the ongoing security operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
There are three camps for IDPs supported by UNHCR. The overall security situation in Pakistan remains fragile, and State operations to restore law and order in 2013 are expected to result in new displacements.
Despite the Government's commitment to the Solutions Strategy for Afghan Refugees endorsed by all concerned stakeholders in Geneva in May 2012, there is as yet no national legal framework for asylum in Pakistan. UNHCR will continue to advocate for Pakistan's accession to the Refugee Convention and the drafting of a refugee law.
The needs
In 2013, UNHCR's priority will be to continue to search for durable solutions for refugees, including voluntary repatriation, while working to secure asylum space in Pakistan and increase resettlement numbers. The target for voluntary repatriation in 2013 has yet to be agreed by the Governments of Pakistan and Afghanistan, but may remain at 150,000, the target for 2012.
The Office will also continue to address the protection and basic needs of IDPs both during their displacement and when they subsequently return to their homes. The plans for conflict-induced IDP activities in 2013 have been designed for up to 700,000 people.
UNHCR will also advocate with the Government for a survey on statelessness. If additional resources are available, assistance will be provided to victims of Pakistan's recurring natural disasters.
UNHCR 2013 planning figures for Pakistan | |||||
Total | 2,497,880 | 2,447,880 | 2,659,880 | 2,359,880 | |
Refugees | Afghanistan | 1,649,630 | 1,649,630 | 1,555,630 | 1,555,630 |
Somalia | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
Various | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
Asylum-seekers | Various | 2,500 | 2,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 |
IDPs | Pakistan | 745,000 | 745,000 | 700,000 | 700,000 |
Returnees (IDPs) | Pakistan | 100,000 | 50,000 | 400,000 | 100,000 |
Main objectives and targets for 2013
Favourable protection environment
Access to legal assistance and legal remedies is improved.
At least 80 per cent of persons of concern to UNHCR have access to legal assistance.
Fair protection processes and documentation
The level of individual documentation is increased.
All people of concern to UNHCR have a valid identity document.
Basic needs and essential services
Refugees have optimal access to education.
At least 80 per cent of refugee children aged 6-13 are enrolled in primary education.
Shelter and infrastructure are established, improved and maintained.
All households of concern to UNHCR live in adequate dwellings.
Community empowerment and self-reliance
Peaceful coexistence with local communities is promoted.
At least 60 per cent of local communities support the continued presence of persons of concern to UNHCR.
Durable solutions
The potential for voluntary return is realized.
All people of concern to UNHCR who wish to return in 2013 are able to do so in safety and dignity.
Strategy and activities in 2013
Priority activities in 2013 will focus on promoting peaceful coexistence, delivering protection assistance through identity documentation and access to legal remedies, providing basic needs, supporting host communities, and enabling returns in safety and dignity.
In accordance with the commitments expressed at the highest levels of the Government to maintain the voluntary nature of repatriation and to uphold the principle of non-refoulement, UNHCR will work to enhance asylum space while pursuing durable solutions. It will also provide assistance in 80 refugee villages in the health, education and water/sanitation sectors.
In 2013, UNHCR will continue to advocate for refugees to be allowed access to national services on an equal footing with Pakistani citizens. The Refugee Affected and Hosting Areas (RAHA) project is an integral component of the Solutions Strategy for Afghan Refugees. The project's aims are to maintain asylum space, foster opportunities for durable solutions and promote social cohesion and peaceful coexistence between refugees and host communities. RAHA interventions will be scaled up throughout the country, particularly in the provinces of KP and Balochistan.
The overall security situation in Pakistan remains fragile. Instability in some of the locations in which UNHCR operates limits the effectiveness of its "protection by presence" strategy. In order to improve outreach, UNHCR maintains close working relationships with its local partners so that both the security of UNHCR staff and the provision of protection and assistance to people of concern can be ensured.
Organization and implementation
UNHCR has established strategic links at both the federal and provincial levels with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to help it fulfil its mandate and cluster responsibilities. UNHCR's key counterpart is the Ministry of States and Frontier Regions, including the Commissionerate for Afghan Refugees.
Under the cluster approach to emergencies, UNHCR is the lead agency for protection coordination in response to both conflict-related displacement and natural disasters. UNHCR also leads the shelter and camp coordination and camp management clusters in conflict displacement.
Partnership agreements have been established with key UN agencies to facilitate the integration of refugees into their respective programmes. The RAHA project will be part of the Disaster Risk Management Joint Programme under the UN Delivering as One initiative in 2013.
Financial information
The financial requirements for Pakistan increased dramatically in 2010 and 2011 due to the devastating floods that affected vast stretches of the country. UNHCR's 2013 budget for Pakistan amounts to USD 161.3 million, an increase from USD 143.9 million in 2012, mostly as a result of additional requirements for relief-to-development activities under the RAHA project.
Source: UNHCR Global Appeal 2013 Update
UNHCR contact information
Branch Office | |||||||||||||||
Style of Address | REPRESENTATIVE | ||||||||||||||
Street Address | UNHCR, Bo Islamabad, Diplomatic Enclave G-4 Near Quid-E-Azam Universty,P.O.Box 1263 |
Mailing Address | UNHCR, Bo Islamabad, Diplomatic Enclave G-4 Near Quid-E-Azam Universty,P.O.Box 1263 |
Telephone | 92-51-2829502-6 | ||||||||||||||
Facsimile | 92-51-2279455, 2279451,90-9201-2800 | ||||||||||||||
Website | WWW.UNHCR.ORG.PK | ||||||||||||||
Time Zone | GMT + 5:00 | ||||||||||||||
Working Hours |
Public Holidays | 3/1/2011 new year 16/2/2011 eid-ul-milad ul Nabi 23/3/2011 .Defence Day 14/8/2011 Independance Day 31/8/2011,1/9/2011, 2/9/2011 Eid-ul Fitr Eid-ul Azha 7, 8 Nov 2011 5.6 Dec 2011 25th Dec 2011 Quid-E-Azam Birth Day. |
UNHCR Sub Office in Quetta | |||||||||||||||
Style of Address | The Head of UNHCR Sub Office in Quetta | ||||||||||||||
Street Address | House No.36-E, chaman Housing Scheme Airport Road, Quetta PAKISTAN |
Mailing Address | P.O. Box No.30 Quetta, PAKISTAN |
Telephone | +92 81 2829368-9 | ||||||||||||||
Facsimile | +92 81 2829370 | ||||||||||||||
email@example.com | |||||||||||||||
Time Zone | GMT + 5:00 | ||||||||||||||
Working Hours |
Public Holidays | 03 January 2011 New Year Day 10 February 2011 Eid Milad-un-Nabi 23 March 2011 Pakistan Day 15 August 2011 Independence Day *01 September 2011 Eid ul Fitr *02 September 2011 Eid ul Fitr *07 November 2011 Eid ul Azha *08 November 2011 Eid ul Azha *06 December 2011 Ashura 26 December 2011 Birthday of Qaid-e-Azam/Christmas |


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-- pres Obama offering a rosy picture of the economy in the victory speech last night listen.
Obviously recovered.
A decade of war is ended.
I -- about the focus on your job's not -- I guess the American people believe that because that man has shot in four more years of unemployment.
At seven point 9% -- exit poll suggests that a majority of Americans think.
The economy is on the wrong track so have a President Obama still win four more years and convincingly.
Let's debate Joseph Trippi -- and -- rounds this year -- people say wrong track we don't blame him they still blame bush.
Yet they did that the exit polls said.
I think 50%.
Thought bush was the real point Busch four and the other thing is if it wasn't that they displayed on the wrong track right track question it was like 5347.
It had been -- all the polling up to let you know six weeks ago was like 31%.
Thought we were on the right track it creeped into the low forties as we got close election but last night it was 47%.
That that's a -- that that tells me people were certain feel already that the economy it's getting better whether we think -- -- not a where the numbers say so people are feeling.
And at his job approval no one really talked about -- so many polls was at 53% on Election Day.
-- lets you easy Joba -- was yet and things pretty close to that.
Yeah I think the critical thing here is is that the Romney team and I'm like a dump on me -- you perform they they they busted their tail for last two years they won the primaries fair and square.
He did absolutely everything you could possibly do that after the at home to America to go home.
But at the same time the beat an incumbent president -- -- to convince the public.
The fire the president first of all the higher the second.
I think what he did is he reached in that the baby Lisa alternatives acceptable alternative but he didn't become a better alternative and I think that was the phase of the campaign would lose and.
One of things it's pretty amazing about last night we haven't really focused on only two presidents in the last sixty years have gotten 50% both times they ran.
Names Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama -- Mets -- -- And no Democrat has gotten 50% full time today significant they'll fight and you saw how many white guys that -- -- -- Arizona -- that and that it is significant great accomplishment by the other side it was only who -- -- was too far behind in the popular vote of that though.
That would.
The Romney campaign did a great I mean looked into it that -- -- -- against an incumbent presents a tough thing to do the.
That's the failure and and obviously these these guys executed twice the extraordinary ground.
And they told us what they were doing was no magic to these guys Democrats and Democrats -- -- just.
They executed it extremely well they've built to the -- on the primary season you know was that there was no magic to it which is going on basically running off tackle it and its success.
And that's football analogy too but listen we talked about the secret like that radio.
His last lap was a safe -- the third debate was a safe debate.
No big interviews in the last three or four weeks was that it was that a mistake -- didn't even matter Jeff.
I thought I think he wants as long time it now -- -- -- although I thought it was a mistake it's time I thought his move to right on immigration during the primaries.
Was gonna really make it tough to get it.
Enough Hispanics in states like Florida and Colorado.
Two it took to push him over the -- but I got the nomination if it -- and that's the drop.
That's that's that's part of and -- I don't know what we have to go back and look at and and they won this on our turf twice.
These were our states.
These swing states were states that we traditionally always -- Florida and Ohio Florida Ohio Virginia those were our states.
And lose twice in a row.
On that battleground we have to go reexamine what's the coalition the first truly teaches politics in any campaign schools.
50% plus one Heidi basically to 50% plus one and basically we -- -- figure out with a new 50% I'm cheating -- -- told me before by the printer.
That the problem is for Republicans less and less white voters each and every year if they don't reach out to a minority Hispanic vote they're gonna be trouble no matter who the candidate that's -- right in the book that you know -- bush in the end and Karl Rove.
It did when they were running was they made it in direct appeals with Hispanic community and bush.
Increased that.
He learns that cash right he got the 44% of the Hispanic vote in his reelection did.
I thought.
Here is a party that there is going to be trouble that they're they're really getting this and then something happened this cycle where it where it started I -- -- -- fallen apart before that but this time.
The Romney people I think getting in terms to get -- nomination moving in the right.
Have taken a step back.
They got a big the big thing is we we didn't get the sense.
I basically had we we we ended up some flawed candidates for the second cyclone -- -- we have we have this deceased -- but one that would -- both the house and senate could basically and I.
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Homeless man fears for future (From Basingstoke Gazette)
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12:00pm Friday 6th July 2012 in News By Emily Roberts, Chief Reporter
A HOMELESS man, who said a drop-in centre saved his life, now fears for his future after the charity that ran the vital service severed its support.
As The Gazette has previously reported, the future of the Camrose Centre, in Vyne Road, was uncertain after Trinity Winchester announced it would stop running it at the end of June. Three members of staff have been made redundant.
Trinity Winchester has also stopped leasing the building from Hampshire County Council, leaving the drop-in centre, which provides vital support to homeless people, with nowhere to operate from.
Although Basingstoke Voluntary Services has since offered to run a limited service once a week from Glebe House, another permanent base has yet to been found.
Rory Stanswood has relied on the Camrose Centre since he became homeless two-and-a-half years ago.
The 39-year-old was evicted from his home at the time, and has often slept rough on the streets since.
The father-of-four said: "Without this service, I have had it. There's nowhere else to turn to. I'll end up with nothing. I have got no support from anywhere else."
He believes that without the support of the Camrose Centre, people who benefit from its help will be forced to steal food to stay alive.
He added: "Basingstoke police station will become very busy. We have got to live."
The former drug addict, who uses the Camrose Centre every week, said: "I go to borrow the phone or print out a letter, or just to chat and socialise with people in the same situation."
Mr Stanswood, who used to be a bricklayer before he broke his back, told The Gazette he is often forced to sleep on the streets, in War Memorial Park or the Holy Ghost Ruins.
He added: "I find a bench or get a blanket and wrap up to keep warm. It's unpleasant."
Mr Stanswood said the Camrose Centre offered a lifeline each week, adding: "I'm absolutely disgusted by what's happened. People who are genuinely homeless are going to be stuck.
"Mentally, more than anything, it's not having the people to talk to and the support you get. I'm worried for my safety and for some of my friends. People come to the centre because they need this service, and without it they will end up in very shallow graves."
Trinity Winchester has run the Camrose Centre since January 2008, and since then it has opened two days a week offering food, a shower, laundry facilities and advice.
The charity has told The Gazette it decided to withdraw from managing the centre – which is one of the chosen charities for this year's Mayor's Appeal – because it could not afford to do so any longer.
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Sam_Walker 123456 says...
Some people might treat homelessness as an opportunity for self-betterment; most cannot. The cannots can either be thrown scraps or left to survive in the old fashioned way. The latter path obviously can mean survival crimes, etc. I'll end up paying for whatever happens, so I might as well take the charitable option.
Good luck to all.
10:14am Mon 9 Jul 12
Hector2004 says...
Sam_Walker 123456 wrote:Ok Sam, let's not over complicate the debate, we all know that the problem isn't as simplistic as "I want to be homeless : give me money". My point is that in many, if not most cases, the individual has played a part in their ultimate demise. You and I have both managed to avoid a life on the streets; this may be just pure luck or it could be through the decisions we have made. Of course, once you're on the street, it's hard work to reverse the process but nevertheless it is an option just like crime is an option if you chose to take it. The traveler reference I'm afraid I'm unable to extend any pity to but: good luck to all of course.
There's no need to be stereotypically self-righteous about this, folks. The homeless are no better or worse than travellers, for example, who, by law, must be regarded as equals to, say, the working class. Everyone has a right to live. Some people might treat homelessness as an opportunity for self-betterment; most cannot. The cannots can either be thrown scraps or left to survive in the old fashioned way. The latter path obviously can mean survival crimes, etc. I'll end up paying for whatever happens, so I might as well take the charitable option. Good luck to all.
2:54pm Thu 12 Jul 12
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rufus_bolt wrote:If the reporting is accurate he does not need drugs treatment because it says "former addict".
I don't like the apparent threat 'Basingstoke police station will become very busy'. If this becomes the case let's hope the Courts are equally busy and he is jailed for any criminal acts. At least that will solve his immediate housing issue and get him drugs treatment.
5:01pm Thu 12 Jul 12
rufus_bolt says...
It's all good then - his accommodation will be sorted.
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Annual High Tea: Taking Tea in Taylorville
"Remember Pearl Harbor"- Local hostesses set tea tables with their own heirloom china, crystal and silver. Rising in opulent splendor, sparkling centerpieces will salute the 1940s. Each guest will be served six fanciful sandwiches, four sumptuous desserts, a scone and raspberry tea. WWII military uniforms and apparel will be featured at a style show along with current holiday attire. Live patriotic music. Take-away program includes recipes. Held at Talorville Memorial Hospital Auditorium. Advance reservations recommended
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Annual Taylorville Holiday Home Tour
"Remember Pearl Harbor"- Hidden for 70 years, glamorous posters for 1940s high school dances and games will be revealed at the home of a Pearl Harbor hero and his 87-year-old artist widow. Other sites showcase Victorian mansions, home flippers' talents, a house stager's decor secrets, and the makeover of phone company into a bachelor's haven. Gift vendors, lavish free treats. Start your tour at welcome/ticket center at Cottage Rose Gift Shoppe, east side, historic Taylorville Square.
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Original Rolling Stone, Bill Wyman gathers his Rhythm Kings for a few dates in the UK. If it's gritty rock n roll and a touch of the blues you want, then Wyman's yer man. A notable bassist, he and his band have been recording and touring for over ten years now and have a reputation for giving their audience exactly what they want.
Outside of music, Wyman is a keen archaeologist and relic hunter, but hasn't shared the stage with his former band for some years now. Don't miss Bill Wyman live, get your ticket now!


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Oh I didn't watch this lakorn, not much of a fan of Bee Namtip, nor am I a fan of Pong, but I did like his series "Leh pumaret" but that was probably because I really liked Pim Zaza's character in that series.
xiangfeng05, I too recommend that you watch "Oum Rak" its a really good series, so many sweet, funny, romantic moments. I love those scenes where she had craving for flowers, laughed so much, especially when she bought all those round flowers things and then ate it all! And who could forget when she ate the flower off that other models dress. Lol I also like the scenes where Ken's friends Oh and Num who were trying to have a kid but he always interupts them at the wrong moments.
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The Gettysburg Burger King parking lot was adorned with minivans, trucks, and sedans Monday evening. They were all awaiting a charter bus, scheduled to arrive at 4:30 p.m., but running late.
Most families sought shelter from the 90-degree weather in their cars as they waited. Once the bus arrived, parents and kids came running from every direction.
The North Fork Express pulled into the parking lot at 5:30 p.m. with nine children aboard as part of the Harrisburg Area Fresh Air Fund.
The nonprofit Fresh Air Fund provides free summer vacations for more than 1.7 million New York City children from low-income communities. Children ages 6 to 18 spend two weeks in rural areas from Maine to Virginia.
The Harrisburg Area Committee of the Fund serves the Gettysburg, Mechanicsville, Chambersburg and Hanover areas. On this two-week vacation, five of the nine children are returning to the area, while four children are visiting for the first time.
Emily Wingert hosted children from the organization about 35 years ago, when her children still lived at home. Now, her children are grown, and this is the first year she has hosted since then. She saw information about the Harrisburg Area Fund in the newspaper, which sparked her memory. Without her children living in her home, she knew she had plenty of room.
She remembered her children enjoying having a new playmate as one of the highlights of the Fresh Air experience.
"It's a leap of faith for the parents to send the kids out here," she said as the bus pulled into the lot.
The Hahn family is hosting a child for the first time. Hahn children, Rylan, 5, and Mackenzie, 9, said they are excited to swim and play with their new friend, Victor Thomas.
When the family told him about the pool, his eyes got wide.
"I like pools," the 6-year-old said.
The family also has plans to run around the yard, fish, pick vegetables, and boat on the lake.
For many New York City kids, outdoor activities are limited. The Fresh Air Fund gives them an opportunity to witness country and suburban lifestyles.
Karli Keller and her family have hosted Brooklyn-native Shamera Gentle for five years. Although she comes to visit only once a year, the Keller family stays in touch through email and social media sites all year long. Still, nothing beats her coming to town and having someone to hang out with, the family said.
As soon as the kids got off the bus, the cars around the parking lot soon disappeared. Families headed out to dinner or to go swimming with their new friends. For others, it was a happy reunion.
Kathleen Heidecker and her daughter, Elizabeth, were hugging Nianah Connell, whom they have hosted for a few years.
The girls, both 11, enjoy swimming in the summer weather and catching up. Both girls got braces this year, Heidecker said, and they tend to act similarly, like sisters, she said.
The Harrisburg Area Fund is still looking for family volunteers for August 13 to 20. If interested, contact Heidecker at 717-398-2076 or Laura Geesamn at 717-334-1138.


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"It Is Well With My Soul" has stricken me today, and I hope I can digest it further. One particular phrase sticks out: "Let this blest assurance control." Singing the song in its entirety, you may be able to boost your spirit a bit upon hearing the words, but when I write the entire song out, this phrase jumps off the page demanding my attention.
It comes right after the phrase, "Though Satan should buffet, tho' trials should come…" The challenge comes when you read, "Let this blest assurance control." This phrase requires our action. I really need to learn how to LET this assurance of God's goodness and provision to control my thought and spirit. Easier said than done a lot of the times, but today I am begging for it it. I beg that God would let this assurance control my thoughts and heart. I beg my soul to LET this assurance control things. I hope to be controlled by God's blest assurance rather than my worry, my fears, my self-consciousness. I beg my soul within me to be controlled by God's blessed assurance.


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Our expertly designed anti-ghosting technology provides flawless control even when you're pressing multiple keys at once. The K90 has individual switches with dedicated diodes for each switch so every key press results in an input and is 100% ghost free without tradeoff or compromise.
Typical USB gaming keyboards are limited to the USB standard six-key rollover. The K90 features increased performance with a 20-key rollover implementation on USB at a blazing fast 1ms (1000 reports per second) reporting rate.
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Battlefield 4 is one of the most significant , if not the most significant game launches of 2013. It comes with an entirely new game engine, Frostbite 3, and all sorts of new and improved game features. It takes a lot of what was great from BF2 and BF3 and creates an entirely new and entertaining gaming experience.
We could not resist the temptation to get in on the fun. Corsair is now supplying 57 BF4 servers around the globe. Here's a screenshot of my server browswer searching from the east coast of the USA, using the search word "Corsair".
One of the most common inquiries regarding our Corsair Gaming Software is how to setup macro or a keystroke for either our mouse or keyboard. Let's take a look at how to specifically do this so you can start using your product right away.
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There has been lots of interest with our recent releases of Vengeance and Raptor keyboards. Here are some common questions people have been asking along with some additional information about the products.
The Vengeance® M90 Performance MMO and RTS Laser Gaming Mouse is a great piece of hardware which can help you automate repetitive tasks and take your gaming to a whole new level! But first you need to know how to take advantage of all those extra buttons and the first step to doing that is making profiles. I'm here today to show you how to do just that in a few simple steps! After reading this you'll be on your way to a whole new way of getting things done. =)
Congratulations on your new Corsair Vengeance gaming peripheral! Now that you've got it out of the package the first thing you'll want to do is download and install the latest firmware and software and I'm here to show you how. It's easy to do, and everything you need can be found on the product page for your Vengeance mouse, keyboard, or headset on Corsair.com. I promise you'll find this to be a painless process, that ensures you're up to date with the latest features and bug fixes.
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BIOS/standard Mode Description
For compatibility with system BIOSs without gaming keyboard support and certain security driver software, K90 v1.36, K60 v1.34 support so called "BIOS mode" or "Standard Mode". This mode disables for K90,K60 all "Gaming Mode" features and making it work keys like standard USB keyboard. For example in "Standard Mode" the K90 G-Keys and K60,K90 N-key rollover are disabled.
Important Note: Standard mode is persistent, when Standard Mode is active on re-plugging the keyboard or restarting the system Standard Mode will still be ON.
BIOS/Standard Mode usage
To enable Standard Mode: Press WinLock + F1 keys together
Indicator Standard Mode is active: Scroll Lock LED blinks
To disable Standard Mode: Press WinLock + F1 keys again (Scroll Lock LED stops blinking)
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1. Open the Vengeance Gaming Software and make sure you have selected the Keyboard icon at the top right of the software.
2. Press the Macro Record (MR) button at the top of the software or the hardware "MR" key on the keyboard, to begin recording your macro, while the macro is recording the button will blink.
3. Choose the button you would like to program by clicking on either the software "G key" or by pressing the actual hardware G Key on the keyboard.
4. Every button press will now be recorded until you click the Macro Record (MR) button once more to end recording.
5. Once the Macro is recorded you can edit the macro by right clicking on any of the key presses that you have recorded, and selecting from the available options.
You can find a link to the latest firmware here. The zipped file contains both the latest firmware and software versions for the K90. Double-click the firmware update file and follow the on-screen instructions. The firmware update may take up to a few minutes, and will display an update successful message upon completion.
K90 502(L) x 163(W) x 24(H) mm / 19.7" (L) x 6.4" (W) x 0.94 (H)K60 438(L) x 163(W) x 24(H) mm / 17.2" (L) x 6.4" (W) x 0.94 (H)M90 120(L) x74(W) x 40(H) mm / 4.7" (L) x 2.9" (W) x 1.6 (H) M60 118(L) x 77(W) x 39(H) mm / 4.6" (L) x 3.0" (W) x 1.5 (H)
Yes, 100% ghost free.
Yes. In fact, the Vengeance Gaming keyboards support 20-key rollover, far greater than the industry-standard 6-key rollover supported by most USB keyboards.
In modern multi-core systems optimized for multi-threading tasks, the PS/2 system carries a larger processing overhead compared to USB handing. In addition, Corsair gaming USB devices use Full Speed USB, which exceeds PS/2 in data transfer .
A Profile is a set of data that stores your keyboard /mouse configuration and key/button assignments. A maximum of 50 profiles can be saved.
Just use a soft clean cloth or tissue.
Cherry MX Red is the fastest action switch of the Cherry mechanical switch series. It has a non-tactile key feel while depressing, short 2mm makepoint travel distance, and does not have a loud "click" at the bottom. Cherry MX "red" keys are generally acknowledged to be among the best mechanical key switches for computer gaming.
It provides a very rigid construction. Due the rigid construction the aluminum top plate provides, the keyboard can't be warped or flexed. This prevents stresses on the electronics PCB and switch assembly.
Use the software export/import function on the right-click popup menu for G-Keys, mouse buttons (from "Button Assign" or "Key Assign"tab) or configured keyboard or mouse profiles (under "Manage Profile" tab).
In our opinion, yes. The issue is mechanical switch vs rubber dome key technology. Both can have similar performance characteristics, even similar durability. But it is very difficult, but not impossible, to make a rubber dome key switch with the feel and actuation of a mechanical key switch.
Below is a diagram with the Cherry Red mechanical switch locations outlined in red. The picture shown is the K60, however the same locations hold true for the K90. The K90 macro buttons do not use Cherry Red switches.
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My friend Ken has let me in on an extremely cool project. I don't think anyone has attempted anything like it in this size. It is modeled after this picture/link:
Screen-used ?close-up? T-800 Terminator endo eyes in skull assembly from Terminator 2: Judgment Day
In Terminator 2, after Arnold looses his arm and the T-1000 impales him, the T-800 has to use his back up power source to reactive. The movie did an extreme Close-Up (CU) and they only showed 1 eye rebooting... a very tight and up close shot. I couldn't find a clip.
This project is based on the studio model at approx. - 17"W x 13"H. This was done in a similar way Ken did a 3 foot Stay Puft Marshmallow Man about 6 years ago.Construction - styrofoam inner core and 7 lb. balsa foam outer core. Form and shapes were carved and roughed into the balsa foam outer layer. Wood spheres for eyes and other elements for smaller details as place holders. The whole thing was then surface coated with acrylic paste. An epoxy clay compound was used to build areas that needed to be stronger such as edges and in particular the whole nose area. The whole thing was then sealed with a polyurethane hard coat. That was actually a mistake on my part and in retrospect, I should have used a different material. The polyurethane caused the foam to crack in some areas. And I was afraid it would get worst and quickly made a mold of it. In some ways, that was a good thing because it is easier for me to work the details into a hard surface. So the master was tossed and a resin casting is what you see... which will become the new master. Unfortunately, still a lot of work to get it cleaned up and where I want it to be. I have thought about adding the teeth but I think it will take the focus away from the eyes. Started this about a year ago and shelved it shortly after. I got too far ahead of myself without having the ability to make the eyes the way I want to. I would like to start working on this and finish it up some time next year.
Ken hasn't finished the details in the eye sockets, nose, side ports, and eyes themselves. Side ports are not as important as only a small part will show. It is close to specs of the studio model.
Ken's still deciding how to display it - either on a base or mounted against the back wall of the inside of a display case. It is large enough so that electronics and wires can be hidden on the inside because it will be cast hollow. A base does seem more feasible and the right direction to take.
The hard part - the eyes will not be motorized but the iris' should be able to open and close with the red light source mounted in back. See the links below:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18srT1LipUk&feature=related]Endo eye test 3 - YouTube[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiAWuF60xKM&feature=related]ENDOEYE test #2 15mm iris - YouTube[/ame]
The eyes are not fabricated yet... they would be about 60mm in diameter. For a piece this size, it should be ran in fiberglass, which is pretty light weight. If you choose to chrome-plate it, it would add significant weight. From front to back, I would stop at about 7-8 inches. The focal point are the eyes... anything more, and he might as well make the whole skull. Here's a place that sells the iris diaphragm and lens:
Optics, Imaging, and Photonics Technology - Edmund Optics I don't know where to get the motor or electronics. Both eyes need to work simultaneously.
This project may done in two ways, with electronics (more expensive) and without. For the non-electronics version burnt skin may be added.
It's hard to start projects at this time of year, so real work will start up early next year.
The actual prop does not look very threatening. Ken sculpted his using other references - his HCG and pictures. I would say it is probably close to looking like the M1. When he fabricate the eyes, he will position them to look more aggressive/meaner.
Ken or I will post more info/pictures when the project starts the real work. All this is just the initial prep work. Electronics, tightening up the sculpt, base fabrication, etc... is all on tap after the New Year. As this project progresses, other members may come on board to add their expertise.


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Many of you are probably planning on setting off fireworks during the holiday weekend. If so, there are some safety tips you should keep in mind. The first thing you want to do is pay attention to what kind of firework you are buying.
You need to make sure you have the fireworks pointed in the correct direction, away from you and any audience who is watching. Secondly, a good tip is to tear the paper off the tops of your fireworks. If you do this, not only will you be able to see what kind of firework is under the paper, you will also have less to clean up.
Many people buy mortars, and it's important to pay attention when loading mortars. Many are labeled top and bottom and most injuries with mortars occur when people load them incorrectly.
Also, if you buy a cheaper mortar set, the tube is likely to be made of cardboard. These tubes are only meant to be used specifically for the fireworks once.
If you buy a higher quality brand, the tube will be made out of PVC or plastic, and these are a higher quality and can be used more than once.
It's also a good idea to support your mortars with a brick or some type of heavy weight to prevent it from tipping over. The same rule applies to your actual firework.
The worst thing that could happen is it falls over and shoots into your crowd; so make sure your fireworks are weighted down well.
When it comes to sparklers, it's good to use wooden or bamboo ones over metal. Wood sparklers burn up as they go, and you're not left with any hot metal afterwards.
It's also important to pay attention to your surroundings. With dry conditions lately, it's important not to light fireworks near any dry grass.
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