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> It's not a requirement, but it is a starting point. If you start with a 3NF
> physical model, you can denormalize for the sake of performance.
Physical designs can't be 3NF. Normalization only applies to the logical level.
> > Physical datamodel is a model of the
> > database implementation ? (The databasemodel).
> > (Can contain redundancy does not have to be like the
> > logical datamodel, but MUST implement the logical model).
> Yes and no. There should be no redundancy
Why not?
>, or it is not a propely
> implemented 3NF relational database. Otherwise, yes.
3NF has nothing to do with the physical level.
> A logical data model follows after the ERD, so I would say no to this part.
You can not represent many business rules with an ERD. IMO the ERD is something we should avoid.
> Yes, with one small change. An ERD is a conceptual business model of the
> data and the realtionships(associations) among the data.
It is very incomplete and often leads to bad designs.
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Paul Vallas doesn't have that kind of time. Coaxed from Chicago in hopes that he will do in the Philadelphia school system what he did in the Windy City, the school CEO is not about to retry A.S. Neill's famous Summerhill experiment that treated students like free-range chickens, on the premise of their innate goodness. (Neill had said: "I see that all outside compulsion is wrong.... And if Mary or David wants to laze about, lazing about is the one thing necessary for their personalities at the moment.") The world Mr. Vallas inherited when a state takeover replaced the city Board of Education with the School Reform Commission is a world of low test scores, "social promotions," and truancy (12,500 a day AWOL in 2002). But he comes with good instincts about what works-and what works is not trying to expel God from school.
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Partnering is busting out all over. District officials are talking to clergymen to build on long-established neighborhood relationships. Clergymen are talking to school principals about everything from after-school gospel choirs, to mentoring, to offering their churches as places to send suspended students, if parents agree. (Students could be involved in church maintenance or some other nonreligious activity.) Groups like Skilton House Ministries are working hard to bring more churches on board. And Mr. Vallas is hammering on the ramparts of Washington to seek more federal funding for faith-based initiatives.
The Philadelphia Inquirer tells of McDaniel, a K-4 grade school with the unhappy distinction of having the highest number of pupil assaults (21) in the district during the first quarter of 2002. The principal teamed up with nearby Christian Compassion Baptist Church and printed fliers for back-to-school night, at which the parents of 30 children, some of McDaniel's toughest, signed up their kids for RT: They leave on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. and are back by 3 for dismissal with their friends. Principal Brenda Wortham reports that even that small hour per week had led to great improvement in the participants' behavior-and the school atmosphere.
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This week is the 50th anniversary of Francis Schaeffer's founding of L'Abri, and some of the thousands (indirectly, millions) his thinking affected are convening in St. Louis. Last month I wrote about one Schaeffer book that has had a big impact, How Should We Then Live? His next-to-last book, A Christian Manifesto (1981), is also worth a second look, because in it Schaeffer puts before Christians involved in politics and culture the crucial strategic question: Which track are we on?
Let's get to that question by asking how Schaeffer defined the central problem: "The people in the United States have lived under the Judeo-Christian consensus for so long that now we take it for granted. . . . We have forgotten why we have a positive balance between form and freedom in government, and the fact that we have such tremendous freedoms without these freedoms leading to chaos. Most of all, we have forgotten that none of these is natural in the world."
He pointed out one practical effect of that amnesia by noting that 1 million residents of Somalia had recently died in war and noting that we kill more than that each year in the United States by abortion: "In Somalia it is war. But we kill in cold blood."
In A Christian Manifesto Schaeffer described two tracks, and did not predict which would dominate. Here's what he wrote: "The first track is the fact of the conservative swing in the United States in the 1980 election. With this there is at this moment a unique window open in the United States . . . and we must take advantage of it in every way we can as citizens, as Christian citizens of the democracy in which we still have freedom." He noted that movement down the first track is slow, because opponents "are deeply entrenched, they have had their own way without opposition for a long time, and they will use every means" to stay in power.
The second track, though, is worse: It leads toward authoritarian government with rule by a legal and technological elite. The only way to fight back on that track would be civil or even forceful disobedience, and those tactics manufacture new dangers: "Speaking of civil disobedience is frightening because there are so many kooky people around. . . . Such people will in their unbalance tend to do the very opposite from considering the appropriate means at the appropriate time and place."
Schaeffer himself didn't give much specific detail on the appropriate ways to fight politically and culturally, but he emphasized that "we must not be satisfied with mere words" from leaders. On abortion and in every area he proposed working to use political and legal means to stop or contain social evil, but he emphasized the need to develop Christian alternatives. Neglecting politics and law is "absolutely utopian in a fallen world," but not providing alternatives "is incomplete in conviction and will be incomplete in results."
He did want to make clear that "we are in no way talking about any kind of theocracy. . . . In the Old Testament there was a theocracy commanded by God," but now "we must not confuse the Kingdom of God with our country." He emphasized that "the United States was founded upon a Christian consensus," and that "we today should bring Judeo-Christian principles into play in regard to government. But that is very different from a theocracy in name or in fact."
Some Christian romantics yearn for the second track and even try to force it by acting in extreme ways that invite extreme reactions. And yet, since Schaeffer approved of the election of Ronald Reagan, he would be even more optimistic after viewing the 2004 election and the resultant freedom that Christians have. He would also see the great dangers that we are closer to than we were a quarter-century ago, particularly genetic manipulation. He would mourn the continuation of the abortion holocaust and push for compassionate alternatives. But I believe he would advise us to do all we can to gain first-track success.
We need wisdom regarding how to operate on the first track in a way that neither neglects nor enshrines politics. We need to discern which behaviors by Christians are helpful in our first-track climate and which are not. And we need to nurture future Francis Schaeffers by teaching our children not just what to believe but why to believe it.


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Newspaper article The Evening Standard (London, England)
Schools 'Are Failing Deaf Children'
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Byline: Anna Davis Education Correspondent
SCHOOLS and local authorities in London are failing to provide sufficient teachers for deaf pupils, a damning report revealed today.
New research found deaf pupils do not have adequate access to specialist teachers, some of whom have charge of more than 140 children.
The findings from the National Deaf Children's Society also show a widening gap in educational attainment between deaf children and other pupils.
The charity called for more investment in specialist teachers of the deaf, who visit schools and help pupils, as well as check acoustics in classrooms and provide schools with equipment to help children hear lessons better.
In Bexley these teachers must look after 143 deaf pupils each -- the highest teacher-pupil ratio in the country. Hillingdon has the second worst ratio in the country, with 132 children per teacher, while Ealing, Sutton and Barnet also feature among the 10 worst local authorities.
Brian Gale, the society's director of policy and campaigns, said: "It is unacceptable that deaf children are missing out on vital support at school because of where they live. …


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The Perfect Lifestyle Exhibition gathered hundreds of exhibitors with over 350 booths during the three-day exhibition.
WITH the house plan in hand and an idea to refurbish their homes, house owners thronged the Perfect Lifestyle '14 exhibition to source for home products.
This was the case for Wan Norazian Wan Sulaiman who took the day off from work to visit the exhibition.
"My rented house needs refurbishment from the doorstep to the kitchen and the exhibition definitely helped me in surveying various home products.
"I got myself a towel ring and I am still trying look for the sofa sets for the living room," said the 35 year old insurance agent living in Shah Alam.
Couple Safry Ezan Saifuddin, 34 and Ainsyah Sabtu, 31, visited the exhibition for bedding products.
"This is our first time here and the comfortable ambiance provides a nice place for us to shop.
"While we look for a mattresses, we will also get to know more about other trendy home appliances in the market," Safry said.
Held at Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) today and tomorrow, the exhibition has over 350 booths from hundreds of industry-leading exhibitors featuring the latest products in the market.
Exhibition organiser i.Star Ideas Factory Sdn Bhd business development director Jason Yap said the exhibition could not be more timely for home owners to have an early shopping spree to welcome the festive mood of Hari Raya.
"Houseowners who wish to do their mid-year renovation can also come for the exhibition as we pride ourselves, as the one stop centre for home solutions.
"We have a wide range of categories from home interior and exteriors products, as well as, garden landscaping exhibitors during the three day fair.
"Due to encouraging response from the Perfect Lifestyle exhibition at SCCC last year, we organising another exhibition are at the end of the year.
"We are optimistic that we can hit 30,000 to 40,000 visitors by the end of the exhibition," he said.
Nesh Marketing Sdn Bhd Sales and Service supervisor Fang Bee gun said Perfect Lifestyle was an excellent platform for them to expose customers with their latest products
"We focus on indoor and outdoor water filter.
"Given the booming township here in Setia Alam, there is a big market here for water filtration products," she said.
Yap added that i.Star Ideas Factory believed in rewarding customers for their continuous support of the exhibition.
"We have our Purchase and Win as well as Register and Win Contest.
"In the Register and Win Contest a lucky registered visitor will walk away with a Sharp 39" LED TV every day," he said.
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Seminar Highlights Latest Advancements in Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Care
- Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Hosts Free Event for Families Living with IBD-
(Englewood, NJ, December 7, 2012) – The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Center of Englewood Hospital and Medical Center hosted a free seminar on the latest advancements in treating and managing Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis, focused on pediatric age groups. The event, "Updates in Crohn's and Colitis for Families: Children, Adolescents and Young Adults," drew a crowd of approximately 40 people.
A panel of nationally-recognized pediatric and adult IBD specialists from Englewood Hospital and Mount Sinai discussed a wide variety of topics, including genetics, new research and treatments, surgical and non-surgical breakthroughs and the transition from pediatric to adult IBD care.
"This event is part of our team's ongoing commitment to educate and support those living with these two debilitating diseases," said Michael T. Harris, Chief of Surgery and Surgical Services at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center. "We are thrilled to continue to provide our patients and their families with world-class IBD care right in the comfort of our community."
Attendees had the opportunity to participate in a question and answer session with members of the panel, following the seminar. Just last year, Congress declared the first week of December "Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week," in an effort to promote awareness about these two diseases, which primarily affect young children and teens.


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At first I pictured Pikmin 2 as a plain sequel to the original game with just a few minor add-ins (multiplayer mode� that�s it) and two new Pikmin, I could not have been more wrong. Pikmin 2 offers much more than the original and improves on it in every conceivable way -- everything from variety to sound, graphics and gameplay. The original game has been renovated to a spectacular sequel that has become a must have for GameCube owners everywhere.
As I mentioned earlier, there are two new Pikmin added to this game for extra help: Purple and White. Naturally, the previous color Pikmin, Red, Blue, and Yellow are present. For all of those new comers and those curious as to what the new Pikmin do, this next little segment is for you guys.
First, lets cover the three original Pikmin, Red, Blue, and Yellow.
Now for all of the curious folk out there, the new Pikmin.
Well there you have it, a quick little guide to what each little Pikmin do in their own little world.
The gameplay in Pikmin 2 has been slightly altered from the original. Although the night and day aspect (where your Pikmin are in serious danger from night prowling animals) is still in effect, the time limit that bound you in the original has been removed. Also, with Captain Olimar�s partner running about, you will be able to control him as well as a second group of Pikmin. This is a great addition to the game because now you are able to maintain two duties at the same time with more Pikmin, which will end up being very useful.
There are four differently themed areas in Pikmin 2, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, each of which are divided into several subterranean caves (19 in all). In addition to the new areas, there are going to be 200 different little trinkets to collect, as opposed to the 30 in the original. You�ll have plenty to do in this 30+ hour game, so there shouldn�t be any complaints about its length, which is much to say compared to the original.
There have been two new modes added: Challenge Mode and Multiplayer Mode. In Challenge Mode (unlocked after 50% of the Main Quest is complete) you are required to go through a series of randomly generated dungeons with a set number, and type, of Pikmin in a certain amount of time. At the end of the mission you are judged on how fast you completed it and how many Pikmin remain in your group. If you finish all of the Challenges with a perfect score (no Pikmin lost) you will unlock something cool.
Not only will you be able to traverse through many new and different environments spanning across this 30+ hour game (as opposed to the 5 hours of the original); you can now do it with a friend. There has been a co-op mode added and also (this is cool), you can fight your friends Pikmin style. You are able to duke it out with Pikmin in a fight mode where you try to capture your opponents marble (like capture the flag) or gather four yellow marbles before they do, and, if your Pikmin meet theirs� well, lets leave the rest up to you. The game ends when all of your opponents Pikmin die, your character runs out of health, or the marble is taken from one base to the other. You can dispatch flies, blowfish, and other enemies or hazards on your opponents along with getting power ups for your Pikmin and character. The Pikmin battling sounds like it can capture loads of time from you and your friend(s) (it�s only 2 player but that shouldn�t stop friends from taking turns) as you battle each other to prove who�s the better Pikmin commander.
Along with new Pikmin, new modes, a second character (Louie), new enemies and a much longer game, what else could any Pikmin fan ask for? How about new suits and abilities for Captain Olimar and his partner�? Done. Yes, the Captain and his sidekick have upgrades to their suits along with two really cool special abilities. They are able to upgrade their suits to become impervious to certain attacks, learn to fight even without the Pikmin, and a whistle upgrade that pops buried Pikmin right out of the ground without having to pull them up one by one. There are also two power-ups that require Olimar and Louie to search for red and purple juice. The purple juice allows Olimar to turn an enemy to stone for a short period of time while the red juice gives the Pikmin super fighting power for a limited time. These new upgrades for Olimar and Louie�s suits are going to be really fun to watch and will help add a little *oomph* to the two Hocotate�s role in the game, other than commanding the Pikmin and plucking them out of the ground.
The graphics in this next Pikmin game look just as great as the original though not much has changed, it does look a little better overall. The brilliant colors and amazingly original enemies remain as pleasing and entertaining as ever, as do the Pikmin. New effects from the new Pikmin look and sound outstanding and the new suit upgrades are promising to look, and sound, cool as well. The little miniature environments are detailed very nicely and the games overall appearance looks fantastic. Some cool little things that were added in this game are the chuckling of some creatures when they knock your Pikmin�s flower off, your Pikmin running around in disgust at the sight of an egg maggot, and being able to see your poor Pikmin inside the belly of a jellyfish if they are unfortunately eaten. Graphically, this is a strong and solid game with some great upgrades from the original.
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Patients visit our campus every day, seeking our expert care for respiratory diseases. Read our patients' stories and learn how you can support our work in the research and treatment of respiratory conditions.
Finding Answers in Familiar Places
In January 2015, Marla Wood caught whatever was going around her office. The doctor told her, "It's a bug. Hold your breath; you'll get over it," but she didn't get over it. While her co-workers' health improved, hers only got worse.
National Jewish Health Tour Leads to Life-Changing Care
Bob Feinberg first learned about National Jewish Health from his friends. Soon after, he became a committee member for the Spirit of Achievement Award Dinner. It wasn't until he toured the institution that he learned what it means to be a patient.
Never Let Asthma Get in the Way
Severe asthma is a life-threatening disease, as Jake Cohn and Kailia Hill know all too well. National Jewish Health is conducting research to save lives threatened by severe asthma.
One Breath is All it Takes
Amanda, of Santa Fe, N.M., is an incredibly active 10 year old. She runs, plays soccer and tennis, plays the trumpet and truly enjoys life. You would never know that she has severe asthma. However, just a few months ago, her disease was so out of control that her entire family lived in fear that a severe asthma attack would take her life.
Help From a 'World-Class Team'
Dust particles from the World Trade Center site caused Don Schrader to develop a lung condition called interstitial lung disease. After years of struggling with shortness of breath and other symptoms, Don came to National Jewish Health. Doctors here have been able to stop his disease from progressing and improve his quality of life.
The Right Mutation
When doctors discovered that Lou Ann Langley's lung cancer had a specific genetic mutation, her life expectancy doubled.
The Drive to Find an Answer
When Isaiah Tarver became lethargic and his skin turned blue, his mother, Denise, knew it was time to head for the hospital.
Double-Lung Transplant Recipient Finds Hope at National Jewish Health
As a local, Dean Hutto already knew about the reputation of National Jewish Health. After he was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2011, however, he was especially grateful to have to access to the doctors and experts here to help him, and in September 2014, he underwent a double-lung transplant.
'If You Were My Dad, I Would Want You to be Seen at National Jewish Health'
David Wedge, of Connecticut, searched for more than three years to get answers to why he was having breathing problems. His respiratory symptoms turned out to be related to an autoimmune disorder, something only doctors at National Jewish Health discovered.
A Dogged Pursuit for Answers Leads to "the Best" Place
Steven Abrahamson was the picture of health when his lung capacity began declining rapidly. Then he was diagnosed with interstitial lung disease (ILD). Determined to keep living his life, Steven sought answers and treatment at home and on the web, which led him to National Jewish Health.
Finding Hope for Himself and Others
Four years ago, Mark McCormick started having a persistent cough. His primary care doctor ordered a chest x-ray; however, he never received the results. A year later, Mark learned that he had idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. "It took my breath away," he said, but it didn't stop him from seeking help and supporting other people like him.
Lungs Often Overlooked in Rheumatic Disease
Rheumatologist Aryeh Fischer, MD, looked beyond Laurie Cahill's failing lungs to accurately diagnose her disease so she could once again enjoy life with husband, Jeff, and their dog.
Innovative Therapies New Hope for Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients
Ed Duncan shouldn't be alive. He is among patients who have lived longer after taking new medications for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Living Without Limitations
Geraldine was active and healthy before being struck down by a mysterious ailment. Her health was in a steady decline and the treatments were "unbearable." Her doctor in Florida recommended she come to National Jewish Health. Today, she is "at the best time" in her life.
Renewed Hope for the Future
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease slowly took away Kenn Martin's ability to breathe or even go outside. With care from doctors and nurses at National Jewish Health and supplemental oxygen therapy, he is able to enjoy life again.
'We love National Jewish Health'
When a nagging cough was something more serious, Phyllis Johnson came to the sarcoidosis experts at National Jewish Health. Today, her condition is under control and she is enjoying life with her family in New Mexico.
Surviving Beyond Five Years
Rachel was lucky. A CT scan for digestive problems revealed a nodule on her lung, which brought her to Ali Musani, MD, and James Jett, MD, at National Jewish Health.
A cough that wouldn't go away
Sharon Stuart was hospitalized twice for a cough that took her breath away before receiving a diagnosis of bronchiectasis. She came to National Jewish Health, where doctors collaborated to get her condition under control.
'Morgridge Academy has been a lifesaver'
Zach Eighmy's mother, Jamie, knew that he wouldn't be able to attend a regular school due to his chronic health issues. They were relieved to find Morgridge Academy for chronically ill children, where Zach is thriving.
Beyond the Front Door
Three years ago Merlyn Paine rarely left her home in Nevada. She suffered from severe asthma that caused immediate breathing problems when she was exposed to strong scents such as perfumes and soaps.
Catching Her Breath
Candace Wollert was breaking records on the track but struggling to breathe when she exercised. A unique test developed at National Jewish Health uncovered the root of her problem, and helped Candace get her breath back.
'Incredibly Grateful'
An autoimmune disease was robbing Heather Quilici of her ability to breathe. Doctors at National Jewish Health, who have specialized expertise in treating autoimmune lung conditions, stabilized her condition and greatly improved her quality of life.
'National Jewish Health is supporting me'
When Bonnie Mandarich's doctor saw a spot on the CT scan of her lung, he figured it was nothing to worry about. But when Bonnie saw a specialist at National Jewish Health for sinus trouble, the story soon changed.
'We love National Jewish Health'
Tye Adams' asthma, sinus and reflux problems were so severe that doctors in Texas were running out of treatment options. The family turned to National Jewish Health. Now, his conditions are under control and he is active – playing sports and jumping on the trampoline.
Breathing Easier
Gwen Colfer spent three years struggling to breathe and searching for a diagnosis before coming to National Jewish Health. Doctors here found answers, and she is breathing easier today.
'Feeling healthy for the first time in my life'
Ally Curry has lived with asthma and allergies her entire life. She moved from California to Denver as a teenager to be closer to National Jewish Health. She calls the care she received here "a turning point" in her life.
Early Detection Leads to Successful Treatment
John Matousek feels "lucky" to be cancer free two years after a lung cancer diagnosis.
A Battle With Asthma
Jake Cohn almost died at birth due to respiratory problems. Today, he's a professional skier who doesn't let asthma get in his way.
'I just never knew that you could breathe like that.'
Jennifer Champy struggled to breathe for years before coming to National Jewish Health. The coordinated care she received has dramatically improved her health.
Chasing a Diagnosis
A chronic cough and shortness of breath sidelined avid runner Denny Breedlove for two years. Today, he is back to running after doctors at National Jewish Health uncovered a hidden condition.
Cancer Free After Early Detection
Nadine Cochran was being treated for a gastrointestinal condition when a CT scan uncovered a hidden growth in her lung. She was referred to National Jewish Health, where doctors worked together to save her life.
A life-changing diagnosis
For John Hall of Wyoming, a visit to National Jewish Health resulted in a new diagnosis and an "opportunity for an extended and fuller life."
'National Jewish Health has been a positive experience for my family.'
Asthma and food allergies were keeping Rebecca Aguirre and her children, Bayleigh and Colin, from doing the things they enjoy. After receiving care at National Jewish Health, they have peace of mind and are able to bike, swim, and run again.
'A unique health care experience'
Lynda Mehrens turned to National Jewish Health for answers to her debilitating respiratory problems. She received a definitive diagnosis and treatment plan, and Lynda is able to enjoy life again.
'National Jewish Health has impacted our family beyond belief!'
Isabella Lenyo suffered from recurrent bouts of pneumonia for the first 6 years of her life. Finally, the Lenyo family found a doctor who shared their commitment to finding the root cause of Isabella's condition. This extraordinary dedication would lead the family to National Jewish Health, and a definitive diagnosis.
'The best experience'
For ten years, an unknown lung condition was taking away Ursula Bollinger's ability to breathe. At National Jewish Health, she finally received a diagnosis and treatment plan that have transformed her life.
'I was able to do things that I could never do before.'
In March of 1971, when Nancy Ott, MD was 13 years old, she came to Denver for treatment of her asthma and allergies. The Children's Treatment Center became her home for the next eight months.
A Hidden Condition
The coordinated care Patricia Wallingford received at National Jewish Health uncovered a digestive problem that was causing shortness of breath.
Expert Care Improves Quality of Life for Patient with COPD
After years of living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Dave Savage's condition and quality of life were declining. He found the help he needed from the experts at National Jewish Health.
Finding Answers After Years of Searching
After four years of living with shortness of breath and fatigue, Patricia "Pat" Healy felt like life was slipping away. Visits to numerous doctors and five different hospitals could not produce a definitive diagnosis. Finally, a four-day appointment at National Jewish Health provided Pat the answers she had been seeking.
Seeking Help for an Aggressive Lung Infection
Joan Ottenritter was a busy mother of two living an active life in Baltimore when she learned she had a rare, potentially deadly disease lurking in her lungs.
Kunsberg School Kept her Focused on Academics, not Asthma
Tiauna Rivers came from an underprivileged home and had severe asthma, which prevented her from attending school regularly.
What Seemed Like Asthma Was Much More Serious
When Colette Kramer's "complicated" health issues became more than even the experienced nurse could handle, only National Jewish Health was able to find the answers she needed.
Gasping for Air with Asthma
Margarita Welling first developed asthma while she was pregnant. After years of severe, life-threatening asthma attacks, she found help at National Jewish Health.
A Second Opinion Gives Patient a Second Chance at Life Sharon Volkman believed she only had seven to 10 years to live until she came to National Jewish Health.
Helping Children Find Hope: Then and Now
Cary Quarles, who struggled to breathe as a child, said his year living on the National Jewish Health campus was "the best year of my life."
Coordinated Care to Treat Complex Cases
When Sondy Knitter's lungs became so inflamed that she had to have a breathing tube, her doctor in Abilene, Kansas, and National Jewish Health pulmonologist Joshua Solomon, MD, decided it was time she come to Denver – quickly.
Clinical Research Changes Lives
For two years, Rhonda Officer watched helplessly as her breathing capacity dropped relentlessly to half what it should have been. Her doctor at National Jewish Health wasn't ready to give up and initiated an off-label use of a medication, which stabilized her lung function.
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The first race of the 2009 Chase is hours away. Viva excitement. While 11 drivers ponder the potential of being called champion, Ryan Newman should think about his next fishing trip. Nobody is going to win the 2009 Sprint Cup. Certainly not Ryan Newman. Here's why:
Dude's boss is Tony Stewart
Not only does Tony Stewart get to hang out with Erik Estrada and Carrot Top, he also hangs atop the point standings. A first year driver/owner taking home the title would be one of racing's biggest accomplishments. If there's a choice between Newman or Stewart getting any semblance of advantage, I think we all know who's getting the Whopper.
Dude hasn't won a race in forever
I have met Ryan Newman and found him to be refreshingly honest and welcoming. I make that subtle plug to feel better about mentioning his lack of success winning races. Other than the Daytona 500 in 2008, Newman hasn't seen Victory Lane since 2005. In order to win the Chase, you have to win at least one race. Plus, it's un-American to win a title without winning a race, especially when the U.S. Army sponsors your car.
Dude went to a Big Ten school
Ask people in Columbus, Ohio how the Big Ten does winning titles. Ask Indiana how its basketball teams are doing. Ask my brother, Michigan alum, how the Rich-Rod experiment was going before Charlie Weis barfed up the game. Ryan Newman went to Purdue. Good luck finding a smarter driver. Good luck doing better with a new team and rookie owner. But Gene Keady's comb-over isn't walking through that door. And there's no way a Big Ten anything is winning squadoosh this year, other than the "Captain of the Agonizing Loss" award.
Four down. Eight to go. Nobody is winning the 2009 Chase. Especially not Ryan Newman.
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With the Master's degree in Corporate Communication/PR, students at the University of Mainz have the option to pursue a comprehensive education in the areas of corporate communication and public relations. The consecutive program leads to a further professional degree for graduates with either a Bachelor's in Journalism or Economics. The course of study will provide knowledge in the specialist areas of corporate communications, public relations, political communication, political consulting and financial communication.
Courses were developed for the Master's program with a particularly strong professional orientation and modern teaching content. Together with the Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies, the proposed Master's degree in Communication, as well as Master's degrees already offered in Media Management and Journalism, the Institute for Communication Science offers an integrated, interdisciplinary and unique educational portfolio.
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The Tri-County Bicycle Association will hold the tenth Greater Lansing Ride of Silence, tonight, at 6:30.
The ride will start at MSU's Wells Hall Plaza, where a police escort will lead riders to the Capitol and back to campus. The silent procession is in honor of those cyclists who have been killed or injured while riding on public roadways.
Registration for the event is from 5:15 to 6:15 and News 10's Anthony Sabella will be on scene, looking to talk to some cyclists. If you see him, feel free to say 'hi'.
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Express-News, The (Newspaper) - April 21, 1974, San Antonio, Texas OUR KILLER CORNERS Page 1-H Resfea Big Souvenir FOLK DOCTORS IN S.A. Page 1-H ANOTHER GREAT EDITION OF THE 48 PAGES OF GREAT READING dagger IN THE RAW BY THE WOMEN IN HIS LIFE Forecast k'arlly cloudy ;md humid..Tlic high Sunday Mill he In Ihc upper 80s Met an ovcrntRM low In Ilio upper 60s. Temperatures Saturday ranged nclwccn 77 and '69. Dolslls, Page 12A SATURDAY'S TEMPERATURES THE SUNDAY 5am. 70 6 a.m. 70 a.m. it R a.m. 49 t a.m. 70 10 a in. 71 11 am, 70 Noon 73 1 uni. IS P.m. 77 3 P rn. 75 J P.m. 7J i p.m. 7J 6 n-'ii. 7S 7 P in. 75 8 P m. 75 9pm. 10 n m. 74 It n.m. 73 71 EXPRESS-NEWS HOME EDITION Sundew. Aoril 21 1974 SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS Paul Thompson Proper Sequent The finest compli- ment and most befit- ting testimonial lo a great man would be to change the name of the North Expressway to Walter McAllister Highway. When the road is built, that is. As mayor, rank-and-filc councilman and plain citizen, 8-1-year-old McAllister lias done utmost as much In nurture and keep.alive oft-fadiny public hopes for Ihe of this vitally itniwrlant expressway as certain members of the San Antonio Conservation Society have done and arc to dash them. And wouldn't il be lovely if the; road were lo be built and christened before his birthday? Commercial Tip The licst, if not the only way to tend against hMng fleeced b> a certain comc-on-slrong upholstery firm here is not to pay cash In advance of work dnne. Is. (hat so tough to grasp' Another Question And why is raw .sewage a Unwed lo stand in an open ditch in Ihat culvert helical! Loop 'III! between the S.A River and U.S. 2S1 South'.' Old Tradition Tim battle; fnr Karnus Couiilj sheriff scums likely to allaii the fcrocily of previous duels for that key posl. One can didale is RcltitiK ready In ac 'jusc another of puslunt. marijuana.. I'd name the ac cnsor-lo-hi- except I dnn't knm if he can prove it or mil. Celebrity Tlip first male ever slariin in a max centerfold here woul bcClirls Man mi. anchorman KKXS-TV's Kyewllnrss New; He poses in the current U'ii dlcator. monthly publication (he Kancloliili Officers' U'lvi Club. He's fully clothed... In Air Force flight suit... hul tin aKain, in the. military and (his part of the country, Ihc b'cr THOMPSON, I'ai Police Recover Stolen Property Worth Two men remained in jail on felony charges late Saturday, while police officers were sift- ing through an estimated in stolen property. The arrests and recoveries were fhe'resull of some six hours of investigating and searching earlier in the day by Task Force and Criminal Investigation Division police officers. Recovered, police said, wore three car loads of rifles, pis- tols, radio and television sets, silverware, musical-- ins- truments and jewelry. The officers were Drilled with search warrants and did not make arrests at all the places they stopped, said Task Force LI. .lames Hodges, lie said in some instances, officers did mil have proof that the people knew they bad stolen merchandise. Charged with 'burglary was Sarngosii Arias Cadcna Jr., 31, ?Royal Command' King Antonio Lli, James M. Cavender III, gives the command to let the "spirit of Fiesta rule the city" Saturday night after being named to the post. King Opens Fiesta A Visit With The King. Page IK James M. Cavender III was named King Antonio LI I Saturday evening in traditional investiture ceremoni- es at the Alamo. Surrounded by Mil fully- uniformed Texas Cavaliers, Cavender solemnly look the lo keep alive Ihe glorious bislcny of Texas and the Alamo as aliniit SIX) persons witnessed the occasion. After receiving the key to Hie cily from Councilman Alfred Ik'ckmann, Cavc-nclcr gave a "royal command" thai the; Good Morning! Sunday Index Aclton-ICxprcss fill Kustness.........l-'C Classified (irurral...... Heal Estate. 13-22G Coluinna ItoarAliby........GF, Drains........ Uocllrallon llrwardrd Kdilnrials..... (irititcn Tulns. Landers, Ann 1'cilHics....... Sports........ Woalhor...... PC Ill ....fir: I-7M I2A Sunday Chuckle Tin; cost of living may IM' high Iml it's still a bargain. 108THYEAR, NO. 65 262 PAGES luiine delivery tin Ihc mnnilng Kxpn-ss and Kxpress-Nnws !ir> wills more will lirliiK >'111' KVKI S fnr an ciilire mnnth? Inlnl DID YOU KNOW- that if yon MR nmv hi 'l- EVENING NEWS fnr an cnlin IM-r mntilh. Cull 425-7-111 fnr pvompt WANT ADS. Mon.-Thur. (7.30 a.m. unlil p.m.) a.m. unlil 5.30 p.m.) 'All Departments................ Tclepl.iqr.oj, 9 p.m. until 7 City Editor 227-35H or 227-3693 Splrli Editor....... 227-3721 or 227-7701 spirit nf Fiesta rule the eily." Cavemlcr succeeds .fames W. onnan as the elected holder f the ceremonial (ille. His lief function during Hie week 'ill be to preside over the (ing'.s Kiver Parade Monday Kill. Tlic Air Band of Hie Vest from Lackland AFI! mividcd Hie music- during Ihe nn-hlil ceremonies which nf- icially starts tlu> "fun and rnlie" for Fiesla 107-1. King Anlonirt aski'd San Au- nnians and visitors lo "let your lands be joim-d and your leart" lo niiikc this Fiesta your own." Band Concert Fiesta highlight Sunday will )e the band concert and formal review at the Foil Sam Inuslcin Quadrangle. The U.S. Navy Show Hand will play Sunday afternoon al I he HemisFair Food Clnslrr. Snnsi't Sunday will lip Traditional Ceremonies lenecl by lireworks at MacArlhur Field at Fort Sam Houston. Fiesta Week will pick up even more steam Monday with the Fiesla lliver Parade. It will be food, fund and more fowl with innllilndos of people mixed in Tuesday as one of the mosl pnpular Fiesla events gds under way Night in Old San Antonio. The four-night spectacular at La Villila will begin ils 2filh rut) wilh I4R booths, 15 more than last year. The event will be in an enlarged area and will feature new fond such ;is ralllestiaki; and calf fries. The week will end Hie Tilth Baltic: of Flowers parade Friday and Ihe Fiesla Flam- Ixwu nighl parade- Satnnlay. Antitrust Suit Against AMPI HOUSTON (AP) Associ- ated Milk Producers, Inc., the milk marketing cooperative al- ready in trouble over political contributions lo President Nix- on's rc-clcclion campaign, has bit wilh an antitrust lau- suit here. A Houston dairy, West- moreland Farm Dairy, Inc., filed the suit Friday against AMPI atici Bcuxlcii, Inc., infus- ing them of violating antitrust laws in Hie handling nf raw milk n -South Texas, Both Borden and the c-oopera- ive reserved cojimmil on the suit. Sec Photos, Page Jit of 188 Quill Dr. He was being held in lieu of a lend, set previously on an indict- ment. William Bock, 411 uf358 Kale Schenck Ave., was charged wilh Ihefl. A bond was set late Saturday by Acting Night Magistrate R.L. Lnzano. Two men arrested wilh Cadena al his home were released laler Saturday. They were charged with misdemeanor marijuana pos- session. .They were idcnlified as Andres C. Leal Jr., 227 Whit- man Dr., and-Charles A Cadcna, 21, of the Quill Drive address. Hodges said most nf in items recovered had beci slolen from rcceul burglaries in Ihc C'aslte Hills area. ilp said among items CUUIK at the Quill Drive hnnii; wen TV sets and large piles of uev clothing "with the sin re lags still on them." Two elephant statues vulnet id about were recovered ai a Siln Way home, officers said They were slolen from a Castle Hills physician's home Iwc weeks ago, they said. Silverware valued al wiis recovered from a home 01 Shadow Hill Drive. Nu arrcslf were made. Al a.m., during (he fitiii raid, police recovered -111 rifle? and pislols al Ihe ISnek home Hodges said. Six-Hour Search By Task Force Sunday i Noon In Carnival al Farmer's Market. Olympics Sladhim. 1 Annual Artists' Exhibition al Koehlcr Cultural Center. 1 ,S. Navy Show Rand at HemisFair Plaza. Solis Orchestra al HemisFair ti p.m. lo Moxicanas at Farmers' Market. ii Ciincprl and Fnrmiil lielrpat Review at Ihe Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle. Sundown Fi reworks at Arthur MacArlhur l-'ipld at Fort Sam Houston. All Day-12lh Annual Fiesta Memorial Toeppprwein Shoot al the San Anlnnio (inn Club. He said 15 of the firearms are iclicved lo have been stolen rom the home of a local home juildcr Iwo weeks ago. Included among the recovered loot was a jewelry x containing pearls, necklaces and a wrisl watch l) 5IJ diamonds in the band, police said. The confiscated items were placed in (lie police property mom. Officers laler began sorting out the ilems for proper idenliricalion. Task Force Team Stops Burglary San Antonio Task Force of ficcrs seal-thing homes ta stolen merchandise, look break from those duties curl; Saturday. They broke a a burglar} at ISllli Ml. Vieja Dr., ani arrested a suspecl. The officers, who had teet working on recovery nf slolcr ilems, were dispatched to llu scene when a resident reported someone was trying to break into a hinnc. The suspect, a Ijickhill-Selma Road man, was bonked for burglary. Uc remained in jail lain Saturday. Share Fiesta Xnw Fiesta fans everywhere can enjoy the Alamo City's week of gaiety, fun and cx- cilciticnl. San Antonians wishing In shave Fiesta '74 with out-of-town friends and relatives may have copies of today's Express-News Ficsla edition mailed lo them by the Express- News. Price of Ihe edition is 50 cents each and may be or- dered by using the coupon on page 7-C. The Kxprcss- News will mail the edi- tions, postpaid, anywhere in the United Slates, out- side of Rc.var County. The special editions will be mailed in colorful, "Fiesta Time San An- lonio" wrappers. "Fiesla Si" ami "Fiesta Time San today's colorful special -souvenir sections covering every (accl nf Fiesta Week 7! are a complete guide In Ihe history, color, events, people and excitement, of (lie city's biggest celebra- tion nf the year. Paint Doesn 't Hurt Mona Lisa Signing Autographs Julio Nixon Eisenhower signi. autographs during public lour of iho House grounds Saturday. Tours wore launched last spring lo show off Ilio display of flowors and groonory al iho Executive Mansion. AP Wiropholo. Finn Cries Over Spilt Cream KALAMAX.OC Mich, ndded, ihon sprayed thepainl al thcplnsscase. 1'lnlnrlnthos sectirlly immediately Ihe woman and held IKT on clmrtjcs. She1 rehiKiMl to licr name. The wciman, iilxiut Sand with a lanir- rlpht leg, apjiiirently was prnlesliiiK Ibe Oiltnre Agency's policy of not acimiltlUK rtteWort lo crnwduil exhlWllons In Insure- a smooth ftownl visitors. 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Cylinder Head Porting - The Zen Of FlowWritten by on May 17, 1998 Contributors: Will Handzel Get A Jump On Making Power With Master Porter Mike Chapman
The grinder is in hand. The race-engine cylinder heads are laying in front of you. You're ready to make some power, right? Well, not exactly. It's probably important I share this with you. Of all the lessons I've learned in racing, the hardest have been how to make more power with the ports and combustion chambers in an engine. My company, Chapman Racing Heads, might be creating some great heads today, but, and this is tough to say, for about the first two years I was working on heads, every race car that had some of my work in it went slower. It was horrible, but I learned a ton making those mistakes.
I continue to learn, but I'm seeing fewer people get into port design, which is part of the reason I wanted to do this story--I hope to generate some interest in this field. I believe the lack of interest is due to the availability and low cost of CNC-ported heads (which my company, along with Weld Tech and a few other companies, make and sell). People now think there's nothing else to be gained in this area, which isn't true. If you want to work in this area but don't know where to start, I hope this helps you learn some basics of flow.
It's an Art Form
Even today there are things I incorporate into the port or chamber designs of our heads that make power, but many of the designers and engineers I am partnered with don't know why they work. These are things I've learned through experience, but other than that, I can't give you a mathematical equation that shows why they make power. Because of that, there is still plenty to learn in the art of flow.
When I was young in this business, the cylinder heads I was working on could flow, which made power. The problem was that it wasn't usable power. I didn't have any experience--no flow bench, no dyno, no computer simulators, nothing. I just headed out to the shop with the grinder and had at it. This showed in the results.
My suggestion is that if you want to modify some ports, or even port match your heads and intake, you should first read this section on flow, then read anything you can find. Talk with talented engine builders about what they see work on the flow bench and dyno. Then, if you want to port something, practice on some heads that are damaged or otherwise not valuable to learn what makes them flow. This is a tough game to get up to speed on but there are gains to be made. I hope this will save you from the slow-down effect I experienced.
Charge Motion
With all that said, it's time to start talking horsepower. Like many young head porters, when I first started my priorities were all wrong. I wanted maximum airflow through the intake and exhaust ports at maximum valve lift. The result would have been great if we were racing flow benches, but we weren't. What I have learned over the years falls under a term I call charge motion. This term defines the strength, direction, and condition of the air/fuel charge as it enters the cylinder through the intake valve. If you have good charge motion, the cylinder will continue to fill even after the piston hits bottom dead center (BDC) and the air/fuel charge will evenly disperse in the chamber. These working together make horsepower.
I've found you can have a head that will flow 20 cfm more than a similar head, but the engine equipped with the higher flowing head won't run worth a lick and the head with less flow runs strong, and that's the truth. This is because we're dealing with charge motion.
This all goes back to how you approach the system. Yes, we are testing airflow on flow benches. But those ports need to be sculpted so the engine gets as much of the cool mixture of air and fuel, in a ratio of about 12:1 or 14:1, flowing past the intake valve while it's open. Then, the exhaust ports need to get rid of the extremely hot mixture of gases and particulate. This might seem easy, but add valve overlap into the mix and you need to be concerned with overscavenging the initial intake charge out the exhaust. This can make your low-lift flow seem like it's not working in the engine, when in fact you're just pumping the air/fuel mixture right out of the exhaust. Do you see how port and chamber design are much more than just peak flow?
Even Distribution
It's been shown that the more thorough the combustion process is across the face of the chamber, the less detonation will occur and the more of the force generated by the combustion of the air/fuel mixture will go to pushing the piston down the bore. This results in more power output. So how do you know if you have this type of combustion? You study the carbon left over in the combustion chamber after the engine has been run.
I've learned a lot from looking at the combustion chamber carbon buildup after a race engine has been pulled apart, and so can you. Many combustion chambers in a typical gasoline fueled, wedge chamber, overhead valve, cam-in-block engine will show a clean area between the intake valve and the combustion chamber wall. Everyone, including me, used to think this was the fuel washing the chamber clean in that area. This is not the case at all.
In fact, there is no fuel in that area to burn. It's all piled up on the exhaust side of the chamber. Through real-time data acquisition testing, engineers have found the combustion flame front travels unevenly across the combustion chamber. This retards the combustion process and reduces the effectiveness of the combustion process pushing the piston down the bore. I agree with the engineers, because when we started changing the port shape to get a more even carbon coloration across the chamber face, what I refer to as improving the swirl into the bore, the engines ran better with less ignition timing and made more horsepower overall.
Even I was surprised by how much of a difference it made. You wouldn't think you could do something inside the ports that would affect flame travel, but you do when you affect where the fuel goes.
Nuts and Bolts
If you want to port your heads but don't know where to start, you probably have been reading this story looking for the nuts and bolts of how I port heads for power. The problem is that there are few surefire things in this game. For instance, for years it's been thought the best intake port design was a venturi-type port with the inside radius at the valve low and the port turning rather sharply into the intake valve. The tide is turning, though. The new Chevy SB2 head being used in NASCAR Winston Cup has an intake port that resembles a 2x4 board pointed at a steep angle right into the top of the intake valve. Does it work? You bet! Do the ports look like everything else out there? No. It's another case of a different way to make power.
The nuts and bolts I can give you in this short story would begin with not considering the flow numbers as everything--they are one part of the puzzle. You should also consider how the air is flowing as it goes through the ports, the sound of the air flowing, and the methods you use to make changes. Conduct your testing in as scientific a manner as possible, so that your results are repeatable. Keep good notes on your changes.
I think port and chamber design is one of the last true artistic venues left in racing. There is testing going on from the Big Three manufacturers on down to the lowliest racer. Everybody is coming up with ideas that can work. You don't have to be a computer geek, Ph.D., engineer, or lifetime racer to be in this game. If you spend the time and effort, there are still gains to be made. I think that's pretty exciting, and I hope you do, too.
So, don't be afraid to pull that grinder out to make some changes. But instead of doing it blindly, try to use some of the hard-fought lessons of others to get good results out of the box. Then, you can skip some of the slowdowns most young head porters encounter and move right on to making power.
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This is the kind of carbon coloration you want in the combustion chamber. This engine wasn't run long, yet there are no areas where the chamber is shiny. That shows the flame travel is even throughout the chamber and therefore the air/fuel mixture is evenly spread around the combustion chamber.There is no substitute for flow bench testing. The OEM carmakers spend millions of dollars modeling port flow on computers, but it all still comes down to flow bench and engine testing.The advantage we have today with port and chamber design is that a combination that works can be exactly duplicated using computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment. Everyone making CNC heads is still learning about this technology, so the ability to make great heads is only going to get better and the price will continue to come down.A little over a decade ago, Chapman Racing Heads was doing some serious work like this. These are early rolled-over 23-degree Chevy cylinder heads that were used in NASCAR Winston Cup. We welded about 3/8 inch on the deck surface, welded up every hole, and remachined everything. Some heads received considerable grinding and were blasted on the outside so they didn't look molested. The advantage of the rolled-over head was it allowed the use of a small combustion chamber, flat-top or dished piston, and gave the intake port a straighter shot at the intake valve. We built 18-degree, 15-degree, and other versions that won on all different types of tracks, including Daytona.


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Ways to improve data mining and management
Their motto: We're making data science a sport.
What can we learn from this organiztaion? How can they help us deal with ever-increasing amounts of data?
Hi Tom,
Very interesting find! It would be interesting to see the regression of the number of Kaggle teams versus the reward value.
It is unclear how the AAVSO might engage this but the model bears consideration.
I too was interested in the regression of no. of teams vs. reward. According to the website, 33 competitions have been completed so far with rewards ranging from 0 to $100k. Turns out the relationship between no. of teams and reward size isn't significantly different from zero. I've attached a plot. The gory statistical details are below.
lm(formula = N_Teams ~ Reward, data = nonzero_finished) Residuals: Min 1Q Median 3Q Max -180.53 -144.44 -92.89 44.37 762.35 Coefficients: Estimate Std. Error t value Pr(>|t|) (Intercept) 2.013e+02 4.365e+01 4.610 6.54e-05 *** Reward 1.279e-03 2.309e-03 0.554 0.584 --- Signif. codes: 0 '***' 0.001 '**' 0.01 '*' 0.05 '.' 0.1 ' ' 1 Residual standard error: 225.7 on 31 degrees of freedom Multiple R-squared: 0.0098, Adjusted R-squared: -0.02214 F-statistic: 0.3068 on 1 and 31 DF, p-value: 0.5836


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May 25, 2016
Some elder care programs in the state of Georgia may be in jeopardy. They're next on the list of state funding cuts in an effort to balance the budget. Officials of the Area Council on Aging tell us the Georgia Cares program, which includes Meals on Wheels, may be in jeopardy of being cut. Right now officials are just trying to get the word out about how badly this will affect the elderly and homebound.
Seventy-year-old Anny Addison is blind, homebound and on a waiting list to get homecare services. In the meantime, getting a good meal is one thing she can count on.
"It's just a blessing from the Lord. I just appreciate it so much. I know that I'm going to get a meal from you," says Anny.
Addison's situation is like 80 others who depend on the Meals on Wheels program.
"They know that they have at least one good meal a day if the don't have anything else and most of them live by themselves and can't cook for themselves," Shirley Jackson says.
Unfortunately, this service along with other similar aging assistance programs is in danger of being cut as the state tries to save money. Phyllis Nail, of the Southwest Georgia Council on Aging says it's a sad situation for her clients.
"We are going to have a lot of people going into nursing homes and they're already over crowded as it is," Phyllis says.
Nail says it's important that the community recognizes how important these programs are to Addison and many others. Addison and many others come together in an effort to continue helping those who can't help themselves.
Though these cuts are proposed, officials of the council on aging say they are expecting cuts and are taking it very seriously. Board members of Georgia's Department of Human Resources will hear public comment on the planned budget cuts in Albany on November 18.
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Ancel provides an update on the development! And it's a long while off! The full interview can be found in the July edition of the Official Playstation Magazine.
Good points made by Ancel are:
- Should play more like Assassins Creed.
- Gonna have big cities and evironments, sounds open world .
- It's won't be another Duke Nukem: Forever.


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Cleveland has the second-toughest schedule of any run defense thanks to eight matchups against above-average ground attacks. On the passing side, the Browns' defense has the fourth-easiest schedule with 10 games against poor aerial offenses. They will, however, have to face Ben Roethlisberger twice and Peyton Manning.
The Browns allowed the most rushing yards in the league last year (2,265) with opponents gaining 4.5 yards per rush and 13 rushing scores. They lost their best run defender, DE Jabaal Sheard, to the New England Patriots. Cleveland addressed this issue by adding three defensive linemen in the first three rounds of the draft. Nose tackle Danny Shelton will move into the starting lineup as a run stopper with some ability to rush the quarterback. The only player returning on the defensive line is tackle Phil Taylor. He missed most of last year due to knee problems. At best, Phil is a league-average player who can't get after the QB. Free agent addition defensive end Randy Starks is expected to start, but he struggled against the run last year.
Cleveland has some talent at linebacker. Karlos Dansby will enter the season at age 33. He is very good in pass coverage. 2013 first-round pick, Barkevious Mingo, showed growth in his second season in the league. He would be better if the Browns' had a stronger defensive line. Mingo is valuable against the run.
The Browns had only 31 sacks last season, the sixth-fewest in the league. However, they permitted the eighth-fewest passing yards, and opposing receivers gained only 6.4 yards per catch against them. They allowed 22 passing TDs and hauled in 21 INTs.
Joe Haden is the Browns' best cornerback. Donte Whitner and Tashaun Gipson played well at safety. Gibson had the most value in coverage while Whitner added value in run support. 2014 first-rounder, cornerback Justin Gilbert, struggled in his first season and settled into a backup role. On the year, Gilbert allowed 29 catches on 49 pass attempts for 379 yards and one touchdown. Cleveland needs him to make a step forward with Buster Skrine no longer on the roster. Tramon Williams will add experience to the cornerback position.
Overall, the Browns have a strong secondary and one upside linebacker. Their defensive line will have more talent this year, but that doesn't mean there will be a ton of improvement. The ultimate key will be an improved pass rush. Cleveland needs to have more success on first and second downs against the run. This defense would also improve if the offense could control the clock. The Browns' defense will have value in some games, and Duke Johnson could add scoring ability as a returner.
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This was a once in a lifetime experience. Well worth the money and a shuttle picked us up at the lobby of our hotel, dropped us off at the front of ocean world, and returned us the same way. Everyone was extremely friendly and we even paid $60 to upgrade. On top of that, our pictures and DVD were delivered to our hotel the following day. Would definitely do it again.
An absolutely incredible experience. The Stingrays were surprisingly forceful creatures, yet jelly like and elegant. Be warned, you may end up being part of the shark show, but it is an enjoyable experience. I would do it again. Worth every penny!
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The whole experience from booking to the actual experience was fantastic. I would highly recommend the trip to anyone visiting the north Dominican Republic. It was one of the best days of our lives.
It sure was fun. Had a good time with the sharks and sting rays. I like the animal shows too..
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A totally different experience!
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