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I succeed to install (it seems) Zimbra on virtual machine (Vserver kernel: 2.6.18-6-vserver-amd64 #1 SMP) but the guest machine is a 32-Bit system. But I'm note sure that the documents was created in end of install..
I created a loopback interface "lo 127.0.0.1" it's working and respond to ping. And my machine soleil-4.arial-concept.com respond to ping as well when the virtual machine is started.
At launch time I got pstree:
My Zimbra startup.log is :Code:init-+-amavisd---10*[amavisd] |-clamd---{clamd} |-cron |-freshclam |-httpd---5*[httpd] |-inetd |-logswatch---perl---zmlogger |-master-+-pickup | `-qmgr |-miniserv.pl |-2*[mysqld_safe---mysqld---9*[{mysqld}]] |-named---4*[{named}] |-saslauthd---4*[saslauthd] |-slapd---3*[{slapd}] |-swatch---perl |-syslogd |-xinetd |-zmmailboxdmgr---java---27*[{java}] |-zmmtaconfig |-zmstat-cpu |-zmstat-fd |-zmstat-mtaqueue |-zmstat-mysql |-zmstat-proc `-zmstat-vm
What's wrong ?Code:Host soleil-4.arial.concept.com Starting ldap...Done. Starting logger...Done. Starting mailbox...Done. Starting antispam...Done. Starting antivirus...Done. Starting snmp...Done. Starting spell...Done. Starting mta...Done. Starting stats...Done.
Please help.


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This week, the James Webb Space Telescope (JSWT) got its brain. Or at least the bit responsible for its memory. The first solid-state electronics unit that will store the telescope's data was delivered by contractor SEAKR Engineering to the telescope's manufacturer, Northrop Grumman.
It's a major milestone leading up the JWST's launch since without data there would be no mission. "All the digital data Webb gathers about our universe… is stored on the onboard solid state recorder until it is delivered to the world's scientists," said Scott Willoughby, vice president and Webb program manager at Northrop Grumman.
JWST isn't the first to use solid-state recorders. When Hubble launched in 1990, it stored its data on a pair or reel-to-reel tape recorders, but they didn't last long. One was replaced with a solid-state recorder during the telescope's second Space Shuttle servicing mission in 1997. The second was replaced during servicing mission 3A in 1999. The solid-state recorders were the same size as the reel-to-reel recorders but could hold up to ten times the amount of data.
The solid-state recorder acts just like a digital video recorder, storing the spacecraft's science data together and continuous engineering "state of health" telemetry 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 58.9 GB of available space.
When the telescope communicates with Earth every 12 hours, the data is downloaded to NASA's Deep Space Network, this is comprised of three strategically placed centers around the world for continuous radio contact.
The unit is specially designed to survive the harsh space environment, extreme cold and inevitable radiation. Chris Miller, senior vice president of Programs at SEAKR Engineering, says the company is completely confident in its hardware. It has had "a 100 percent on-orbit success rate," he said of previously flown systems, adding that "SEAKR is confident the Webb Telescope recorder will continue this tradition."
The telescope is designed to play its own part in protecting and preserving its memory. JWST will use a sunshield to block the light from the sun, the Earthshine, and the moonshine — light that can affect its optical instruments and heat up its sensitive brain.
But for the shield to block all this cosmic light, the telescope needs to be at a point where all three bodies are in the same place.
NASA's solution is to put JWST in a Lagrange point 1.5 million kilometers (1 million miles) away from the Earth. That's far too far for any servicing missions — by comparison, Hubble orbits just 563 kilometers (350 miles) away — so we better hope its solid-state recorder is truly ready for the harsh space environment. SEAKR is so confident that there won't be a backup unit on board.
From its distant vantage point, JWST will focus on infrared light, allowing it to capture matter that is moving away from the Earth. Looking far enough away, about 13.5 billion years ago, it will look into the early universe and the dusty regions where planets and stars form.
It might be easier to think of JWST as a cosmic TiVo — video recorders use the same technology. Once it launches, the new telescope might manage to TiVo the birth of the universe for the world to see. Now that's one show no one wants to miss.
Image: An engineer inspects the JWST's primary mirror segments at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. Credit: Chris Gunn/NASA

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If everone aggressively protected pet "rights" (pets, bikes, loud motocycles at night, cigars, luggage space in airplanes), this would be a society of buttheads. We're close to that enough as it is.


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Annapurna circuit trekking is considered to be the classic trekking trail in the Annapurna region. This trekking is popularly known as Annapurna round trekking. This route only been possible since 1980 when Manang area which one of the major part of this trekking was authoratively opened for foreigners.
The highlight of Annapurna Circuit Trekking is frequent changing sceneries day by day. In the beginning of trekking days you walk through low lying green hills then eventually make way to drier arid conditions landscape. The highest place of trek is Thorong La pass at an altitude of 5416m / Crossing this high pass is the dream of any trekkers. After cross the Thorang La pass you come to Muktinath, the sacred site of Hindu as well as Buddhists. The duration of Annapurna circuit trekking can make short or long as the demand of trekkers. Here we present the most popular itinerary among trekkers. The extra highlights of this trekking is beautiful mountains, walking through the Kaligandaki valley, warm hospitality of local people and their culture, hot springs in Tatopani, walking through rhododendron forests, sunrise from Poon hill etc.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu international airport than transfer to the hotel. Orientation of the trip. O/n at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu to Beshishahar(823m). 7 hours drive scenic drive. O/n at hotel in Beshishar.
Day 03: Drive from Beshishahar to Syange (1130m). Then trek to Tal (1700m). 4h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.
Day 04: Trek from Tal to Danaque(2230m). 5h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.
Day 05: Trek from Danaque to Chame (2713m). 5h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.
Day 06: Trek from Chame to Pisang (3294m). 5h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.
Day 07: Trek from Pisang to Manang (3351). 51/2 h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.
Day 08: Rest in Manang village or day hike to the Gangapurna Glacier Lake. O/n at mountain Lodge.
Day 09: Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (4050m). 4h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.
Day 10: Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorng Pedi (4420m). 3 ½ h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.
Day 11: Trek from Thorung Pedi to Muktinath (3805m). 9h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.
Day 12: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom(2760m). 5h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.
Day 13: Drive Jomsom to Tatopani (1190m) by local bus. O/n at mountain Lodge.
Day 14: Trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani (2880m). 8h Walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.
Day 15: Trek from Ghorepani to Hille. 5h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.
Day 16: Trek from Hille to Nayapul(1010m). Trek end. Drive to Pokhara. O/n at hotel in Pokhara.
Day 17: Drive back to Kathmandu. O/n at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 18: Transfer to the international airport for final departure.
A typical trekking day means hiking from morning to afternoon only. Each morning after packing bags and having a good breakfast, we set off on the day's walk. We will recommend you to carry is a small day pack containing water bottle,sun cream, hat, raincoat, camera and warm jumper just case. Rest of your materials the porters will carry. The walk will be 3-4 hours in the morning until for lunch in midday. We stop one hour for simple lunch on the way to destination in tea house at small village. Here you can rest (readbooks, write your diary) or you can explore the village Read More
In above trekking we offer you accommodation in tea house (mountain lodge). A Tea House is the combination of guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Blankets are generally provided. More
In Tea House trekking you will usually have breakfast and dinner in the lodge; lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants. Every Tea House serves the traditional Nepali meal Dal Bhat (rice and lentils), as well as a variety of different food items, such as rice, vegetables, More
We suggest you to drink Euro-guard filters water now several guest houses have this system or bring chlorine tablets to purify the normal water available in the guest houses along the way. Also boiled filter water is available in tea house they are using gas or electric boiler . More
We offer you an experienced trekking guide. He is in charge of your overall trekking. This is the person you should go to with all problems, concerns and questions. He is well trained in all aspects of trekking, high altitude medicine, first aid and emergency procedure. More
We suggest you to bring following equipment when you come to Nepal for trekking. The list can be adjusted according to your needs, name of trekking and time of your trekking. More
Weather and climate varies as per season in Nepal. Autumn (mid-September to end-November)
Autumn is the most popular time to trek. During this time, the weather is clear with mild to warm days and cold nights. However, in the higher altitude, the nights drop into freezing temperature. More
Most lodges provide hot showers, though sometimes a hot shower means a bucket of hot water only but availability of hot water can ask to your trekking guide. More
You can recharge your batteries with electricity or solar power sources. In Nepal 220 - 240 volt 50 MHZ (50 Cycles per Second) power is supplied. More
We are committed to providing the best services which will give you a once in a life time journey in this connection, we perform our duties honestly and seriously to make your journey very smooth and pleasant.More
For trekking Nepal you don't need to be a mountaineer with rippling muscles. If you are reasonably fit, have a spirit of mountain journey and like walking, you are always qualified for any trekking in Nepal. You do not need any previous experience. More
All foreign nationals, except Indian citizens, need visas to enter Nepal. Nepalese visa can be obtained from Nepalese Embassy or consulate in your home country or it can also be obtained at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu upon your arrival. More
You can combine the above trip with following activities:Ktm Cultural Sightseeing
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UPDATE: I'm editing here without changing the text of the post because my father always taught me to take responsibility for what I say and write. I take back the statement that "someone is benefitting from a man not recognizing sexism." Lindsay clearly stated that Hensley's tweets could be interpreted as impugning the motives of Sara Mayhew and that is good enough for me because Hensley was, in fact, speaking for herself and not CFI. In a work environment, she would have been fired from any self-respecting organization, but this wasn't a work environment, even though such public positions can cause confusion. I apologize for my part in that.
Here is the text of the response I received from CFI regarding Melody Hensley's behavior:
"Dear Ms. Graham:
Your e-mail to the Center for Inquiry's general inbox has been forwarded to me. Thank you for sharing your concerns.
First, permit me to say something about CFI's general approach to discussion of controversial matters. We favor discussion. Candid, reasoned discussion is the most reliable means of determining which point of view may have merit.
However, we strongly believe that it is the merits of a position that should be the subject of the discussion. Personal attacks, insult, and invective inhibit discussion; they do not advance it.
Similarly, impugning someone's motives is almost always, at best, an irrelevant sidetracking of a discussion. (There may be exceptions, such as pointing out that a favorable report on a drug has been funded by the pharmaceutical company manufacturing the drug, but again, this is the exception, not the rule.)
Let me turn now to the subject of your complaint, namely Melody Hensley's tweet. To begin, Ms. Hensley was tweeting in her personal capacity, not as a representative of CFI. She uses her CFI-DC twitter account for official statements. That said, I recognize this distinction will not necessarily prevent people from attributing her personal comments to CFI.
With respect to the substance of the tweet, I would not characterize Ms. Hensley's tweet either as "sexual harassment" or gender-based harassment. The tweet does not constitute a severe or outrageous denigration of another person on the basis of their sex. Rather, it is a criticism of viewpoints advanced by others.
However, the tweet could be interpreted as impugning the motives of those with whom Ms. Hensley disagrees. To the extent this is an accurate interpretation of the tweet, CFI regrets the implication. As indicated above, CFI does not consider the impugning of motives (again, absent evidence and relevance) to be a proper tactic in an exchange of views.
I hope this addresses your concern.
Very truly yours,
Ronald A. Lindsay"
Here is the text of my response. It speaks for itself, though I must point out here the irony that there is someone here who is clearly benefitting from a man not recognizing sexism, and it's not me:
"Dear Mr. Lindsay,
While I disagree that accusing someone of garnering attention of males for the sake of getting speaking attention constitutes a criticism of opposing views, I do thank you for clarifying that Ms. Hensley was speaking for herself and not CFI when she made those hurtful and baseless remarks on a public platform (which, to be fair, she erased). Thank you for taking the time to write me back.
Katie Graham"


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This is the second session out of five in a new course on introductory electronics. (It ought to be six, but we'll start running into Thanksgiving if we try to schedule a sixth Wednesday that doesn't conflict with other activities. The other dates are: Oct. 3, Oct. 24, Oct. 31 and Nov. 7.)
This course is designed for complete beginners, but it is a new course taught by someone new to teaching at HacDC, so it'll be a learning experience for everyone. (That's also one of the reasons we'll be keeping the class size low this first time around, though.)
By the end of the course, you should have some experience using basic electronic components (LEDs, switches, resistors, capacitors, simple digital logic) and test equipment (such as multimeters and oscilloscopes), and you'll have built a few useful (or at least interesting) circuits, including a night light, a basic power supply and a Larson scanner (Cylon eye).
For anyone who might not have received the email just now with the slide link (for example, if you were on the waiting list), maybe this will work: http://wiki.hacdc.org/images/7/77/Intro_to_Electronics-Week2-Slides.pdf
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Hello all,
I'm in the early planning stages of setting up a test server to try out Zimbra. My employer is going to be replacing our entire e-mail infrastructure in the near future, and I'd like to offer Zimbra as an option.
I have barely any exposure to Linux, so I fully anticipate a learning curve.
So, that said...my understanding is that CentOS is basically RHEL with the branding stripped out. If I was to try setting up a test on CentOS, am I correct in assuming that I would simply use the RHEL Zimbra download?
Many thanks for the time and consideration.


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Although the Sisters of Saint Dominic will no longer have a presence at Molloy, their influence on campus life will still be felt. A number of the nuns living in Amityville still teach at the college, and commute there daily. And according to Hughes, the student body has embraced the religious and humanitarian spirit of the order.
"I know the campus ministry program is really alive," she said. "Many students are very involved. I tend to see those students with our sisters, and they're at everything — always volunteering. This generation is very altruistic, accustomed to doing service projects, and we build in a reflection time, so they can really reflect on how their work in campus ministry affected them."
Asked about the plans to renovate Maria Regina Hall, Hughes beamed. "I think they're great!" she said. "I have to believe that the students who are going to live there know that they will be occupying a holy space."
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While the flood of lawsuits against debt settlement companies has slowed considerably yet one more class action has been added against Meracord, Noteworld, and Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland. This time in Arizona. The complaint provides a very long description of the alleged actions and conspiracy between the debt settlement escrow company and the companies they elected to work ... Read More »
NoteWorld / Meracord Loses Arbitration Agreement With Court
An interesting development in the NoteWorld / Meracord world and a court case involving an arbitration agreement. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard the case between Amrish Rajagopalan and NoteWorld. Apparently NoteWorld tried to rely on the arbitration agreement the debt settlement company had in their agreement to compel this situation out of court and into arbitration. According to ... Read More »
Washington Class Action Suit Refocused on Lloyd Ward and Meracord
Back in July a class action lawsuit was filed against Meracord (formerly NoteWorld) and Lloyd Ward, the Dallas debt settlement attorney who has sued my wife and I. The first compliant filed was a bit meandering and did not focus that much on the activities of Ward and his debt settlement companies. It appears the filing attorneys and firms have ... Read More »
Reader Wants to Know What's Up With NoteWorld Lawsuit
A reader sent in a comment, "I have been following the Noteworld class action suit from afar. Are you aware of a settlement in this case? Thanks for all the good work you do out there and your help with this is much appreciated." I have not checked on the case in a while, so here is an update on ... Read More »
NoteWorld Hit With Class Action RICO Suit
Thanks to a tipster (send in your tips here) we discover that NoteWorld was just hit with a lawsuit on behalf of consumers against Noteworld, LLC ("Noteworld"), claiming the Tacoma, Wash. company has violated the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("RICO") by engaging in a conspiracy to defraud consumers by extracting exorbitant fees from trust accounts related to useless ... Read More »
Intertwined Safe Trust Financial, Vertexsoft, and P&E Solutions All File Bankruptcy. Blame FTC.
On February 7th Safe Trust Financial, Vertexsoft Corporation and P & E Solutions all filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. What follows is a review of the documents filed in that case to date. As of the date of this article, the case is ongoing and clients have been receiving notices from the bankruptcy court. Get Out of Debt Guy ... Read More »
Reader is Frustrated With Credit Care Corp and P&E Solutions.
I get a lot of tips and emails from readers. What you will find below is one very detailed email I received from a reader recently that talks about their frustration with a number of companies. The reason I am posting this email is because it is the second time I've heard a similar story in two days from two ... Read More »
How Can I Start a Class Action Suit Against P&E Solutions? – Marjorie
"Dear Steve, Used P& E as a debt settlement company. Took my money never paid a debt. Ruined my credit. P&E Solutions took all the money I gave them, 3K, and never paid a debt. My credit is ruined now and I received a letter saying all my personal information has been "stolen". Now, I will have to monitor my ... Read More »
P&E Solutions Admits to Client Data Stolen. – Debi
IN JUNE OF THIS YEAR I SIGNED UP WITH DEBT SELECT TO HELP ME WITH MY DEBT SHORTLY AFTER THE PERSON WHO I SIGNED UP WITH WAS NO LONGER WITH THE COMPANY ( A CO WORKER SIGNED UP TOO) BOTH MY CO WORKER AND I JUST RECEIVED A LETTER FROM P&E SOLUTIONS SAYING OUR PERSONAL INFO HAS BEEN STOLEN FROM ... Read More »
Frank Linder, Esq. Sends In Additional Supporting Documentation Regarding Alleged Raid Against Evan Kagan, Esq. Kagan Responds.
In a situation that is one of the strangest I've seen in the debt relief world, two debt relief groups are going nose-to-nose with allegations and denials of raids and malfeasance. I first reported this story here but new information and supporting documentation has been submitted by Frank Linder, Esq. of FBL Associates. UPDATE: See response from Evan Kagan, Esq. ... Read More »
ESP Software and P&E Solutions Stopped Putting Money in Our NoteWorld Account And Now It's Empty. What Do We Do Now? – David
"Dear Steve, In February 2010 my wife and I enrolled in a ESP software program from P&E solutions for a period of three years. Three payments of $468.97 each were made to a Noteworld bank account in March, April and May. Then in June 2010 no money was taken. We called them and found out that the Noteworld account had ... Read More »
Expert Settlement Professional (ESP) Debt Settlement Product from P&E Solutions, Appears There is a Big Problem
Here is a tip that I received about ESP debt settlement software. The tip was sent to me at email@example.com. If you have a industry tip, send it in. I just wanted to give you a nugget of insight on the ESP product. You are definitely on to something. This group is swaying companies right and left to join in ... Read More »


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As we've noted in the past, the team behind the documentary Kickstarted – a film about the crowdfunding revolution that was partially funded through Kickstarter – recently interviewed Carl Esposti, CEO of Crowdsourcing.org and our sister firm Massolution, and Kevin Berg Kartaszewicz-Grell, crowdfunding research director at Massolution.
- 2012-13 Crowdfunding All Stars [Part I] / [Part II] / [Part III]
Last night, the filmmakers posted part of the interview on their YouTube channel, as part of the ongoing 'Crowdfunding Stories' series. Some of the other interviewees include Zach Braff, Amanda Palmer, and Brad Wyman, chief creative officer at FundAnything, the Donald Trump-backed crowdfunding platform.
Esposti and Kartaszewicz-Grell discuss the size of the crowdfunding industry, why backers don't mind waiting for months for a product at an age of instant gratification, and why crowdfunding is just now taking off. Check out the interview below!
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Whether it is the truly great centre of culture and fashion to be found in Paris, or the verdant countryside in the Dordogne, France is a huge draw for tourists, people spending a year or two abroad, and expatriates who have decided to make France their home. As well as the world-renowned food and wine, it is good to remember that France is a country of seasons. Paris is particularly pleasant in the springtime, but in the hot summer Parisians make for the south or the Côte d'Azur, looking for a good tan and a little of the beach lifestyle. In the winter, skiing in the Pyrenees or the French Alps is very popular. Timing is also important since the large cities tend to empty a little between mid July and the end of August, when many take their annual five-week vacation. Not precisely the best time to arrive looking for a job!
Anyone wishing to teach in a state or private school must expect to have a degree, a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education and a TESOL qualification. Two-years' language teaching experience is usually a requisite for these sort of posts.
With language institutes you can, in the main, expect to find yourself teaching business people, with one being regarded as a 'trainer' rather than a teacher. Enthusiasm for English is somewhat higher than it has been historically, though not as high, for example, as it is in Germany or Holland, meaning both the market is not as broad, and the motivation of those being taught is not quite as great.
Most English tuition in high schools is performed by French people, and increasingly institutes are calling for relevant qualifications, such as B.Ed, PGCE, CELTA, TESOL or DELTA. But anybody with an undergraduate degree, who looks at home in a business environment may well find work. It should also be noted that it is fashionable in certain circles to learn American English, so some unusual openings are here for those from the US of A.
In the main you will find yourself teaching students who have many years experience of English. Hence, expect intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced students. Whilst it is exhilarating and rewarding to teach such students, it is important to prepare your classes well and make sure you are clear about the areas you are teaching - particularly with grammar. You don't want to find yourself being corrected about tenses by your students!
Most state schools are not prepared to go through the difficult process of hiring native English-speaking teachers from outside of Europe. However, in some cases it is easier to place teachers from the US than from other countries, such as Australia and New Zeeland. Non-EU citizens should check with the Belgian consulate in their native country to look for language exchange programs, etc. Americans may wish to contact Interexchange (www.interexchange.org), of New York, who run an exchange programme.
One of the complications is the reciprocal social security system that exists within the EU. High schools are required to register their staff for a social security card and also pay part of their contributions, they are generally not willing to take on anybody who is ineligible.
Most individuals working for institutes are self-employed, or 'freelance'. Therefore, they are responsible for paying their own tax and social security. New arrivals are required to register with the police, organise a bank account into which their wages will be paid, and get a tax number from their local tax office.
Almost as legendary as French wine, is French bureaucracy and the prospective traveller must remember to pack not only their passport, but also an original copy of their birth certificate, a French translation, and original copies certificates and qualifications.
On arrival in France, it is necessary to register as an alien resident within three months of arrival, or as soon as you get a job. This application needs to be made at the local police station where you live. A social security number will be issued to you so that your employer can start making contributions on your behalf.
For non-EU nationals it is extremely difficult to get a work permit, and in no way follows automatically on getting a job offer. But this is not the final word. Many Americans, for example, do indeed teach in France. Often they are part of an exchange program, or they have student status. Some choose to teach 'under the table'. These are angles to think about.
Paris is obviously a big draw, but comes with a great big price tag for accommodation. In the provinces it is hard not to simply stick a pin in a map and end up somewhere nice. It is important to remember that once outside of Paris and its metro, France is rather big, spread-out country. Hence, if you find yourself teaching freelance in the Dordogne you will most certainly need some form of transportation. But there's plenty on offer in terms of countryside, seaside, big cities and big landscapes. Think carefully about what you like most, and you're sure to find it on offer somewhere.
When trying to get work in advance it is useful to contact the British Council in Paris. They keep a list of language schools, both private and state. In addition to that the on-line Yellow Pages is a useful resource. The Dicoguide de la Formation, published by, Generation Formation (27 rue du Chemin Vert, 75011 Paris) is a directory of training organisations in France; however, it retails at E381, and is obviously best consulted in a library. The Franco-British Chamber of Commerce supports an association of TESOL teachers called the Language Network, (22 av. Pascal, 93330 Neuilly sur-Marne (1044648 223)). The Centre International d'Etudes Pedagogiques (1045 07 60 98) offers about 1500 assitantships a year. Undergraduates and graduates under the age of 30 can spend an academic year working as an assistant, which pays around E900 a month.
On the spot things become a little more tricky. In Paris there is a host of language schools around Gare St. Lazare, in addition to which there are a great number of expatriate grapevines in and around Paris. On the metro in Paris there are often language schools advertised, and at the British Institute there is a notice board that has the occasional ad for a teacher.
Further to this there is a network of contacts to be made centred around church communities, and this may be useful for some. Leafleting and carding institutes is always a good standby, and a professional CV and a covering letter in impeccable French may well bring its own reward.
It is common to find people swapping room and board for English tuition, so that is something to keep an eye out for.
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October 04, 2013 02:00 PM by Stephanie Gustafson
Kim Kardashian and cleavage (kleavage?!) have a long history in the spotlight. After taking a bit of a break during her pregnancy and in the immediate aftermath of North West's birth, the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has returned to the usual low-cut outfits. But this time, there's a new reason behind the madness — it's all about distraction!
Losing baby weight is never an easy prospect, as Kim Kardashian has learned these past few months. Although content to hide out for several weeks after giving birth, the reality star eventually gave in to the lure of the cameras, emerging from her home to show off that post-baby body.
Problem is, Kim is truly unhappy about her current physique. She still has not managed to lose all the weight she put on during the pregnancy — and she's not eager to show off those extra pounds in front of the paparazzi. But that's where the celeb's master plan comes in: distract the public from any excess baby weight with a nice boob shot. A source tells Hollywood Life, "The recent pics showing off her breasts are not solely for her fashion choices; she hates her post-baby weight and how it has made her body look. She is using her [breasts] to distract people from talking about her weight."
Looks like the plan is working thus far. Glance at any Kim Kardashian headline, and you'll notice that the focus is on her cleavage and not the baby weight. The source says that Kim realizes just how effective her boob campaign has been, which is why "she will continue to dress scantily till she gets back in shape."
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After many years with Olympus and STRAYING I'm back with the OM-D OMG! OUTSTANDING!
I truly enjoyed using my NX10 had several shows with the images from it and was ready to buy the NX20 with the 18-200mm. But having owned an an Olympus OM4, Nikon 8008, Contax G2, Olympus E1, Canon G9 & G10 and the Nikon 7000 I just had to see what all the fuss was concerning the Olympus OM-D. Well I just received my OM-D with the 12-50mm lens and spent the day in NYC just doing some random shots and have to say that without any post processing I'm amazed at the JPG and RAW images and the user feel has got to be in the top ten. NOT bashing because I had two great years using my NX10 BUT sometimes change is good. NX10 images are on the forum, Smugmug and Flickr will start to post my OM-D images in the future.
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Police seek ex-boyfriend's phone records in fatal Wilkes-Barre fire probe
Wilkes-Barre police filed a search warrant to obtain the phone records of an ex-boyfriend of the woman who died after a fire at her Wyoming Street home last week.
Police want to determine whether Paul Kosakowski contacted Laurie Merritt, 51, the day of the "suspicious" fire and from where he might have done it, according to the search warrant application.
City police and the fire department responded to 276 Wyoming St. around 11:30 p.m. April 14 and found Merritt unresponsive in her attic, the search warrant affidavit says.
Flames were coming from the attic and roof area of the home when police and firefighters arrived, the affidavit says.
All the doors to the residence were locked, and firefighters forced entry, police said. After the fire was extinguished, responders found Merritt's body in the attic, police said.
Merritt was taken to Wilkes-Barre General Hospital where she was pronounced dead in the early morning of April 15. An autopsy revealed her death was caused by smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning.
During interviews with Merritt's family members, they said they believe Kosakowski is responsible for setting the fire, according to the affidavit.
Police interviewed Kosakowski, who said he spoke on the phone with Merritt during the day on April 14, the affidavit says.
Detectives want cellphone information to determine who Merritt called and who called Merritt that day, in addition to the location of the cellphone towers from where the signals came, the affidavit says. They are also seeking Kosakowski's subscriber and customer information, billing history, mobile device GPS location, images, voice and text messages sent and received and all call information from April 14.
The Wilkes-Barre fire department asks the state police to investigate fatal fires, said Capt. Alan Klapat. State police investigate where in a structure a fire occurred and what caused the flames, he said.
Deputy fire marshal Trooper Ronald Jarocha is handling the investigation. Jarocha said Tuesday the origin of the fire is still unknown as he and police continue to investigate.
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Introducing SXSW Spotlight Showcases, free and open to the public shows happening all week at the SXSW 2014 Music Festival. Don't miss out - these showcases give you the opportunity to discover your new favorite band, or hear obscure artists and types of music that you won't find anywhere else, all for free!
Rock out at Dirty Dog Bar on Tuesday, March 11 with a lineup that includes Austin favorites Black Books and Not In The Face, as well as Turkish headliners Gripin.
If you're looking for a sonically varied lineup on Wednesday, do yourself a favor and head over to Javelina. The showcase includes Costa Rican dream rock band The Great Wilderness, the upbeat 60s-influenced rock of Taiwanese band WonFu, space-psychedelic duo Mr. Gnome and more!
We have plenty more Free Spotlight Showcases in store for you next week at SXSW! Check out sxsw.com/free or see the full list of SXSW 2014 Free Spotlight Showcases below.
Dirty Dog Bar - Black Books, Driver Friendly, Morning Parade, Pack of Wolves, Not in the Face, Gripin
Blackheart - Daniel Francis Doyle, A. Sinclair, The Abigails, Cool Piss, Lochness Mobsters, Chasca
Cheer Up Charlie's - Royal Teeth, Ume, The Sour Notes, Night Drive, Grape St.
Esther's Follies - The Chris Gethard Show, Cindy Lee Berryhill, Rusty Maples, Gabby Young and Other Animals, Cocos Lovers, Mike Love
Javelina - SUNBEARS!, Sihasin, The Great Wilderness, Lovely Bad Things, WonFu, mr. Gnome
Palm Door on Sabine - Sonny Knight and the Lakers, Adrian Marcel, Kashmere Stage Band's Thunder Soul Orchestra, RonKat Spearman, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, PapaNegro
Carver Museum - Vaughaligan Walwyn, Frontline Movement, Spec & Vrose, Bizzle, Fedel
Carver Museum - Norris J, Ethan Kent, Sean C. Johnson, BISHOP RIDGE, Supernova Remnant
Avenue on Congress - Southern Hospitality DJs, Astrolith, SicksentZ, Sober, Reggie Coby, Eric Dingus
Speakeasy - Terry Poison, Float Fall, Gavin Turek, Go Chic, Fenster
Cedar Street Courtyard - SomeKindaWonderful, Daley, Printz Board
Palm Door on Sabine - Max and the Moon, RATHBORNE, Phonalex, Oh'laville, Matrimony, Larry g(EE)
Karma Lounge - Burgess Meredith, We Met Tomorrow, Vida Boulevard, Oh Mercy, Ages and Ages, Equals
Carver Museum - "big AL" Cherry", 5ive, Dj Pdog, Abandon, HillaryJane
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Accidentally flexing its military muscle, Switzerland invaded tiny Liechtenstein with a company of 170 infantry soldiers. The soldiers accidentally passed into the unarmed nation during a training exercise; when military officials realized their mistake, the Swiss troops promptly retreated. In doing so they passed up the chance for an easy victory: Liechtenstein has only 34,000 citizens spread over an area slightly smaller than Washington, D.C.
We'll always have Paris
It started as a laudable goal, but the Associated Press could only hold out so long. The wire service ended its blackout of Paris Hilton stories after one week when the famous-for-being-famous hotel heiress was arrested for driving with a suspended license. AP entertainment editor Jesse Washington had declared his entertainment wire a Paris Hilton--free zone after lamenting that every "shallow frivolity" gained headlines. "There was a surprising amount of hand-wringing," Washington said. "A lot of people in the newsroom were saying this was tampering with the news."
Name that cloth
A researcher from the Y-12 nuclear weapons plant in Oak Ridge, Tenn., may have just invented the next entrant into the late-night infomercial market. Research chemist Ron Simandl developed the so-called "Negligible-Residue Non-Tacky Tack Cloth" to wipe up harmful beryllium particles around the nuclear facility. Cleaning industry experts say the super dusting cloths, used to clean up industrial accidents or make "clean rooms" truly clean, could make a powerful entry into the cleaning supplies market-but they need a different name.
Food for thought
After a series of food fights in the Jefferson County, Pa., jail, David Riley chose prison's nuclear option: He sent in "the Food Loaf." In the world of cuisine offenses, the food loaf is close to cruel and unusual punishment: Jail cooks take the elements of the day's menu, mix them up, and mold the product into a loaf that is warmed in a microwave before serving. "I had one inmate tell me, 'Well warden, you broke me,'" Riley said. "It has had the desired effect."
Toxic taxis?
Cab drivers in Beijing apparently have something like a home office: Many sleep, eat, and smoke in their cabs. At least one top Chinese political adviser, Shi Xiangpeng, fears this practice will hurt the country's image during the 2008 Olympic Games. The reason: the "unbearable stink" of garlic and other smells in the taxis. Shi told the Xinhua news agency that he's "had to roll down the windows, regardless of how cold it was outside," and that smelly cabs "are not polite to the [Olympic] guests."
Dirty job
Can't afford to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land? One businessman figures someone will pay to receive some of the land in the mail: For $20, Steven Friedman will sell you a 16-ounce package of dirt scraped up from a property in Israel. Of course, due to import regulations, the soil must be purified of tiny microbes before shipping. But Friedman says for Jews-or anyone else-who dreamed of being buried in Israel, having some genuine Holy Land dirt in your coffin is the next best thing.


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Scottie Pippen plays poker. He has frequently participated in high-stakes games. He participated with teammates Jordan and Ron Harper, when the Bulls were on the road.
On March 13, 2007, Pippen was stopped by Arkansas State Police on Interstate 430. While ticketing Pippen for speeding, the trooper detected the smell of marijuana. Pippen said the marijuana was not his. His brother, in the car with him, took the blame and went to jail.
Many restaurant workers have Scottie Pippen the nickname "No Tippin' Pippen". This is because he doesn't give tips.
Scottie Pippen has currently received $289,000 in farm subsidies.
Scottie Pippen wanted to wear a pair of shoes in the regular season but the Bulls didn't let him. He wore them in the All-Star Games though.
On July 25, 1988, Scottie Pippen went through a successful operation to remove a herniated disk. It was in his lower back.
The Chicago Bulls retired Pippen's jersey number, 33, on December 9, 2005 in a ceremony.
In high school Pippen played as his team's starting point guard, but he got little attention.
As a student, Scottie Pippen's favorite subject was math.
On October 11, 2007, Scottie Pippen sought $20 million from his financial adviser. He put Pippen into bad investments.
Scottie and Larsa Pippen currently live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
During the 1998-1999 campaign, Scottie made an almost-impossible hook shot from halfcourt, against the Dallas Mavericks.
Scottie Pippen was the youngest of 12 children.
Scottie is married to Larsa Pippen.
Scottie Pippen enjoys playing golf.
Scottie Pippen has 2 sons; Scottie Jr. and Preston.
Scottie was a go-to man for Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan looked up to him for help.
Career highs of 47 points, 18 rebounds, 15 assists, 9 steals and 5 blocked shots.
Ranked atop the all-time All-Star Game leader board in 3FGA with 22 (second), 3FG made with 7 (tied for 4th) and steals with 17 (eighth).
Has recorded 20 career triple-doubles, including four in the playoffs.
Scottie Pippen is a two-time Olympic gold medal winner. He played along with Michael Jordan in both Olympic games.
Scottie Pippen made the All-NBA seven years in a row. From 1992 to 1998.
Scottie Pippen is a Seven-time NBA All Star-(1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997)
Member of the NBA All-Defensive Team from 1991-2000 (First Team member seven times).
He holds the career playoff record for most three-point field goals attempted (660).
Owner of two NBA Finals records: most three-point field goals attempted in a career (117), most three-point field goals made in one game (7, tied with Kenny Smith).
Second in NBA history with 208 playoff appearances (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 237).
Participated in postseason play in 16 of his 17 NBA seasons, making the playoffs in each of his first 16 seasons.
Scottie Pippen ranked third in Bulls history. He had 5,726 rebounds and 774 blocked shots.
Scottie's career high in a game is 47 points.
Scottie has won six championships.
Scottie Pippen is 6'8" tall.
Scottie played 4 years with the Portland Trailblazers.
Scottie played 1 year with the Houston Rockets.
Scottie played 12 years with the Bulls.
Scottie Pippen: Playing the minutes I'm playing [without scoring], makes the game not any fun anymore.
Scottie Pippen: I wouldn't want to face The Bulls in the playoffs. They could be trouble.
Scottie Pippen: I probably should've listened to Michael [Jordan] a year ago when he said that Charles will never win a championship because he doesn't show any dedication.
Scottie Pippen: I've always led by example and I'm not that vocal.
Scottie Pippen: I visualize the game. I think about who I am guarding, the things he likes to do.
Scottie Pippen: Davis will give us some toughness inside and Williams has a lot of energy and enthusiasm. We got veteran guys who know how to play the game. I think it should make us better.
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The toughest thing about filmmakers who aim for the fences is that when they miss, they are not patted on the back for trying. More often, their agents, managers and folks supposedly looking out for their best interest will say, "See, this is what happens when you follow your heart. Next time make something commercial."
Saturday night at AFI FEST writer-director Scott Cooper, three years after his career skyrocket launch with "Crazy Heart," which earned singer/actor Jeff Bridges an Oscar, unveiled the world premiere of his sophomore film "Out of the Furnace." For this Virginia-born filmmaker, this movie is personal; his grandfather was a coal miner, they hunted deer together, and Cooper lost a sister very young.
The filmmaker has chops: this hardboiled Pennsylvania Appalachia noir (a total overhaul of Brad Inglesby's black-listed original "The Low Dweller") is elegantly shot by cinematographer Masanobu Takayanagi ("Silver Linings Playbook," "The Grey"), with a lushly emotional score by "Winter's Bone" composer Dickon Hinchliffe.
The film is impeccably acted by a superb ensemble who give heartfelt, delicate performances, especially Christian Bale and Casey Affleck as brothers Russell and Rodney Baze, respectively. Russell is a factory welder anchored by his deep love for a young teacher (Zoe Saldana), Rodney is a troubled vet who takes his aggression into the ring for bouts of rough-and-tumble fighting. Underutilized as women often are in these male-centric dramas, Saldana is terrific. She and Bale show palpable chemistry; when circumstances conspire to push them apart, it hurts. We like these characters, and except for Woody Harrelson's too-familiar bad-ass criminal, want them to thrive.
While trade reviewers Scott Foundas (review here) and Todd McCarthy (here) are upbeat, and In Contention's Kris Tapley touts Bale's performance, this Relativity film is unlikely to break out with audiences or awards voters. First, it would need a strategically perfect release--Relativity did not take the film to fall festivals, partly to save money and also because it wanted to build buzz just ahead of going wide--after weak research previews--on December 6. Also "out of the Furnace" strikes some as a tad pretentious and lacking that special something that would lend it must-see status. During his introduction to the film, Relativity chief Ryan Cavanaugh said, "You're going to need a drink after this movie."
No matter how gorgeously wrought, with a movie this unremittingly dark, with no ray of light, it has to deliver something we've never seen before. Cooper admits that he was heading for a realistic, violent rural family drama much like Michael Cimino's "The Deer Hunter." He didn't reach it. In fact, Denis Villeneuve gets closer to the mark with his well-reviewed kidnap drama "Prisoners," which despite well-calibrated support from Warner Bros., has struggled at the box office. But Cooper deserves praise for aiming high. We need filmmakers to keep striving and not play it safe. ("Out of the Furnace" trailer below.)
Also at the AFI, on Friday, David O. Russell unveiled six minutes of his much-anticipated 70s dramedy "American Hustle" (our report is here). And over at the Directors Guild of America, James Cameron did the interviewing honors for friend Alfonso Cuaron after a members-only screening of "Gravity." Cameron gave Cuaron considerable support during the four-year prep for the complex 3-D epic space adventure, which required the invention of new visual effects technology.


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Universal Principles of Criminal Behavior: A Tool for Analyzing Criminal Intent. (Research Forum)
Navarro, Joe, Schafer, John R., The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
A 39-year veteran detective of the Cleveland, Ohio, Police Department watched two men walk back and forth in front of a store window. They took turns peeking into the shop and walking away. After several passes, the two men huddled at the end of the street and looked over their shoulders as they spoke to a third person. Concerned that the men intended to rob the store, the detective moved in, patted down one of the men, and found a concealed handgun. The detective arrested the three men, thwarted a robbery, and averted the potential loss of life. This detective's detailed observations became the basis for the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding stop and frisk. (1) More important, the Court acknowledged that criminals often communicate their intentions prior to the commission of a crime.
A broad analysis of unlawful activity reveals that all criminal behavior shares a common set of universal principles. These principles remain constant; however, they manifest differently for each individual depending on personality, criminal activity, and extrinsic factors. The universal principles of the criminal behavior (UPCB) (2) model does not focus on causal factors but, rather, provides a way to analyze the constituent stages of criminal behavior. Investigators can use the UPCB model as a tool to analyze criminal behavior in its nascent stages. The UPCB, a four-stage model, encompasses ideation, communication, facilitation, and actualization. Understanding the basic tenets of the UPCB model sensitizes law enforcement personnel to the antecedent behaviors that might signal future aberrant or criminal behavior.
Ideation motivates behavior for good or evil when conscious or subconscious thoughts take precedence as a result of intensity or frequency. Thoughts and ideas do not constitute crimes, but they do serve as the genesis for criminal behavior. However, not all repetitive thoughts portend evil. Thoughts of becoming a movie star, doctor, or firefighter inspire people and can become self-fulfilling prophecies. Conversely, compelling or nurtured thoughts of a nefarious nature can result in criminal behavior.
Criminals ideate as they formulate and reformulate plans to rob a bank, blow up a building, or avenge a slight. Even criminals acting on impulse ideate, however briefly. Ideation provides forethought that enables people to regulate their behavior or serves to rationalize criminal behavior. For the antisocial or psychopathic mind, ideation provides a value-free forum within which to develop new ways to take advantage of others or commit criminal acts. Ted Bundy, probably the most written-about psychopath, repeatedly ideated fantasies of sexual control and domination. Bundy meticulously thought and rethought his plans to entice young women and subsequently murder them as he envisioned. (3) Bank robbers, embezzlers, street muggers, and other criminals plan and think about their crimes before they act. Ideation manifests itself physiologically, verbally, nonverbally, symbolically, and behaviorally.
Ideation, a universal experience, presents itself differently for each individual depending on a variety of internal and external factors, including personality traits and personality disorders. For example, such criminals as John Wayne Gacey, the serial killer; (4) Ted Kaczynski, the UNABOMBER; (5) Timothy McVeigh, the Oklahoma City bomber; or Susan Smith, the mother who drowned her own children, (6) all shared one thing in common, ideation. They ideated consciously and subconsciously before they acted out their crimes.
People continually communicate their conscious and subconscious thoughts physiologically, nonverbally, and verbally. Calm thoughts lower the heart rate. Anxiety and fear cause the heart to race, speed up breathing, increase perspiration, or manifest in other forms of outward discomfort. Bored listeners nonverbally demonstrate inattentiveness, disregard, o complete antipathy by rolling their eyes or crossing their arms while standing askance. …


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Lessons learned by hospital system in rolling out a wireless network based on Cisco and other gear.
Swedish Medical Center, whose wireless network project is profiled in this larger story, offers this advice to others looking to implement wireless networks.
* Take the disposable access point route. Perhaps the only constant Swedish Medical Center saw during its wireless implementation was that technology changes. Although the firm began implementing Cisco acess points in late 2004, the install came to a crashing halt when Cisco announced its purchase of Airespace in January 2005. Rather than implementing Cisco's individually managed access points, the firm switched to Airespace's centrally managed access points. This meant that the organization needed to rip and replace the approximately 300 access points it had already deployed.
Similarly, wireless network standards continued to evolve over the life of the project. Whereas Swedish originally focused on 802.11b for its network, it has since segmented its voice and clinical data to 802.11a (5GHz), while relegating administrative and other tasks to 802.11b/g (2GHz). And as the network grows, it is considering a move to 802.11n to receive even greater increases in bandwidth and performance. (Learn more about enterprise wireless LAN products from our Buyer's Guide.)
Swedish could have gone with upgradeable access points as a hedge against such changes, but in the end, it decided to go with less expensive, "disposable" access points. "Technology changes rapidly and even though the more expensive access points are upgradable, the costs to upgrade are typically more than replacing," says Steve Horsley, IT director at the company. "This strategy saved us over $500,000." (Listen to a podcast of an earlier interview with Horsley here.)
* Wireless requires constant monitoring. Horsley's group also found that the wireless network is far more dynamic than a typical wired version. For example, clinicians constantly move equipment around, at times saturating certain access points. "Equipment starts drifting to one area and can all of a sudden overwhelm an access point," Horsley says. "That's the risk we need to watch periodically, making sure we don't have too many devices aggregated onto one access point at a time."
Another area to watch is interference with unrelated wireless networks. In one instance, a new Starbucks, which had its own wireless network, opened up inside one of the hospitals in the Swedish system. Devices used by Starbucks customers were trying to connect to the hospital network and vice versa. "There was overlap in signals," Horsley says.
Good communication is key, he notes. "If a hospital facility does a quick remodel, moves a wall, and you're the last to hear about it, that could change the signal pattern and mess up the network," he says. "You need to make sure you know about these things upfront."
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Things to see and do - Perros-Guirec
Leaving for France
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La Cotriade
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This archipelago is the largest nature reserve of marine birds in France. Boat trips leave from Trestraou and take visitors around the islands: first Rouzic, inhabited by an impressive colony of Northern gannets, then the Île de Malban and Île Bono, before reaching the Île aux Moines, where you can see the gun powder store, the lighthouse (with a panorama over the islands and the coast), then the fort - built by Vauban and now partly in ruins - and the old monastery below. On the way back there is a view of the Pointe de Ploumanach, the headland famous for its pink granite rocks.
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Parmesan Scones Recipe
Unlike most other scones, these are nice and moist...thanks to heavy whipping cream! You can even stir in some basil or oregano if you like.—Jolie Stinson, Lebanon, Oregon
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1. In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cheese, baking powder and salt. Stir in cream just until moistened. Stir in onion mixture.
- 3. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Divide dough in half. Pat each portion into a 6-in. circle. Cut each circle into six wedges. Separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet.
- 4. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen.
Nutritional Facts
1 scone equals 378 calories, 21 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 66 mg cholesterol, 551 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 11 g protein.
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The NFL and the NFLRA have agreed on a deal and the Union Refs will be calling the action in tonight's game. Is the NFL Rushing things a bit under public scrutiny?
Are the expectations too high for the union refs going into this weekends games? Just think how effective you are at your job after a week long vacation… Now times that by 34 Weeks.


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Wormwood Scrubs Prison Sleepover 2007
In memory of: Selwyn Wells, Kathy Hickson, Nell Carter & Gus Darling
Julia Hickson
£1,106.50 raised of £600.00 target
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The Thamesmead Three spent Saturday night in Wormwood Scrubs Prison, along with 21 other 'jail birds' to raise money for Cancer Research UK. It was fun, scary...definitely an experience!
June, Julia and Linda - The Thamesmead Three (Trust Thamesmead employees)
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A Silicon Valley-based power company has announced the launch a Sequenced Inverter technology that will be used in solar power photovoltaic systems.
ArrayPower will design the system for use in commercial-scale solar installations, which the company said is currently underrepresented by competitors. The Sequenced Inverter will allow for a more affordable and higher preforming alternative to competing inverter technologies available on the market, ArrayPower said.
"The countless hours of research and development we've dedicated to our Sequenced Inverter technology now enable ArrayPower to optimize the cost, safety and performance of solar systems through a 'plug and play' AC module," said Wendy Arienzo, CEO of ArrayPower. "With our solution, solar manufacturers can produce an efficient, highly durable AC module that is economically attractive for commercial installations."
The Sequenced Inverter-equipped solar power modules improve overall system performance by pulsing and sequencing power across the entire array, according to the company. This creates three-phase commercial grade AC power.
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PARADISE -- A hunting guide suffered an eye injury after he was hit by three shotgun pellets while leading a group from Huntsville pheasant hunting on a private Cache County ranch, authorities said.
Craig Bingham, 60, of Paradise, was transported to Logan Regional Hospital, where he was expected to have surgery on his eye, according to the Cache County Sheriff's Office.
The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Sportsman's Paradise, a privately owned pheasant hunting club on White's Ranch in Paradise. Bingham works for Sportsman's Paradise as a hunting guide. He was acting as a guide for a group of nine hunters who are all from the Huntsville area in Weber County.
The group was approximately one mile into the property actively hunting pheasants when the accident happened.
"At one point a number of pheasants flushed from cover causing a number of people in the hunting party to fire their weapons in different directions," according to a sheriff's press release.
Bingham was standing about 80 yards in front of the hunting party on a small knoll.
"During the flurry of shots, Craig was struck by at least three pellets," the release said. "He was hit in the left eye, hand, and thigh."
Bingham was driven by a private vehicle back to the clubhouse, where he was met by an ambulance.
None of his injuries are life threatening.
Deputies have interviewed all parties involved, including Bingham, and have determined the incident to be accidental in nature. No criminal charges will be pursued.
"(Myself) being retired military, safety here is paramount," said the resort's president, Grant White. "It gives you a chance to look back and look at the protocols. ... Not a bird in the world is worth an individual's being hurt (while hunting) or a dog being hurt."
White calls Bingham "a good friend" and says he usually leads hunting expeditions at least three times per week, and almost every day when the resort gets busy.
"My concern is with him and his family," White said. "No matter what happens, when something goes into the eye like that it's not going to be the same."
He said he has never seen such a serious shooting accident at the resort, where hunters shoot between 14,000 and 18,000 birds each year.
"It's just a shock because it's very seldom it happens," White said. "It's tough."
Visibility wasn't a problem Saturday, according to White.
"It was a beautiful day to shoot birds," he said.
A ranch worker said Bingham was one of the most experienced and popular guides at the resort.
"He's been guiding for a very long time," said the worker, who declined to give their name. "He's one of our top guys."
The employee said they were "torn up" worrying about Bingham's well being, but that they knew very few details besides what police released.
"It's one of those freak accidents. ... It was a very confused deal."
The resort declined to comment on the experience level of the nine hunters on the excursion.
"Just imagine 300 magnificent pheasant(s), at full speed, soaring from the cliff bluff overhead, as you prepare to take aim and shoot," reads a description of the hunting activity on White Ranch's website. "This event will challenge the best shooters and sharpen your shooting skills with fast moving, high-flying excitement. ... Twenty shooting ... positions are aligned at the base of a small hill up the hunting area called Long Hollow. Pheasants are driven to flight towards the shooters."


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February 1, 2013
Volume 77, Number 2
FAER Report: Healthcare Services Research Grant Opportunity: Why the Time Is Now
Lee A. Fleisher, M.D. Mark D. Neuman, M.D., M.Sc.
With concerns regarding the increasing costs of health care in the United States, policymakers have increasingly focused on identifying strategies to improve the health of the U.S. population while simultaneously lowering costs. In this context, health care services research – which the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) defines as "a multidisciplinary field of scientific investigation that studies how social factors, financing systems, organizational structure and processes, health technologies, and personal behaviors affect access to healthcare, the quality and cost of healthcare and alternately our health and well-being"1 – will play an increasingly important role in shaping the organization and delivery of health care in the U.S. over the coming decades.
For anesthesiologists, the growing importance of health care services research in the landscape of health care policy creates important opportunities to contribute to improving the value of the care delivered to the population, particularly in the area of surgical care and pain management. Historically, anesthesiologists, departments of anesthesiology and key professional societies within anesthesiology were in the vanguard of the patient-safety movement, pioneering methods such as the closed claims analysis as a means to learn about the causes of error. Nonetheless, over the past several decades, other specialties, such as internal medicine, pediatrics, family medicine and general surgery, have made substantial investments in the development of young investigators equipped with advanced knowledge and training necessary to carry out cutting-edge health care services research. As a truly multidisciplinary field, health services research employs methods from clinical epidemiology, biostatistics, health economics, medical sociology and cultural anthropology. As a result, the training needed to perform high-quality health services research may be markedly different than the preparation available in an introductory statistical course.
Other specialties have begun to realize the need for such training; for example, the American College of Surgeons has a longstanding partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Program, a leading health services research training program for young physicians, and annually sponsors surgical trainees to gain advanced training in research methods through this program. We in anesthesiology must start preparing a generation of researchers capable of ensuring that our specialty continues to lead in the area of delivering the highest-quality perioperative care, periprocedural care and pain management. By understanding both the methodology and the policy implications of the findings, these future investigators will be able to help lead the specialty in areas in which we can have the most impact from a care delivery perspective and allow us to measure our impact on public health in the United States.
To address this need, the FAER Board of Directors partnered with the Anesthesia Quality Institute (AQI) to offer a pilot mentored grant for early-career investigators: the Mentored Research Training Grant in Healthcare Services Research. Similar to FAER's existing Mentored Research Training Grants, the applicant is required to spend two years with
75 percent dedicated research time. The applicant will be expected to either have formal training or obtain training in disciplines related to health care services research during the grant period. The $175,000 grant emphasizes that the trainee will interact with the ASA Director of Health Policy and/or the director of the AQI.
There is a real need for well-trained individuals to help us study our current practices and learn from them. Through this new training grant mechanism, FAER and AQI, with the support of ASA, has taken a major step in ensuring that those individuals will exist within the specialty by supporting their early training.
Lee A. Fleisher, M.D. is Robert D. Dripps Professor and Chair, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, and Professor of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine; Senior Fellow, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Mark D. Neuman, M.D., M.Sc. is
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, and Senior Fellow, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
1. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. An organizational guide to building health services research capacity: contract final report. AHRQ website. http://www.ahrq.gov/fund/hsrguide/hsrguide.htm. Accessed December 6, 2012.
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News and Notes
- Check back later this morning for our predictions on tonight's UFC Fight Night 9. As always we will be going live at 8 PM EST with one of our patented live blogs…
- Also video of Josh Koscheck fighting a fan is coming your way around 8:30 AM…
- So what are you doing today from 6 PM on? Watching Spike TV, duh. Remember there will be two episodes of UFC Unleashed between 6-8 PM. 8 PM of course is UFC Fight Night 9 and following that will be the season premiere of The Ultimate Fighter 5 at 10 PM. Going to be a big day.
- A Japanese news report is speculating that Diego Sanchez may participate in the PRIDE Lightweight Grand Prix starting in May.
- Brazilian MMA news site World Fight posted a recent interview with Mauricio Rua where he stated that he would be interested in taking on Renato Sobral and Tito Ortiz in the near future.
UFC Junkie gives the English translation:
WF: Tito Ortiz declared recently that he would like to fight with you…
Rua: He is a very good athlete and strong, I would like to face him yes, with certainty I would like that fight.
WF: Does the possibility of a rematch with Renato Sobral motivate you to fight in the UFC?
Rua: Definitely! It is a fight that now can happen and I would like it very much it if did.
- Cage Warriors President Doug Truman was arrested yesterday on charges of an alleged connection to a convicted drug dealer in Hampshire, England. Truman is still in jail but is expected to post bail in the next 24 hours.
- The schedule for Versus' coverage of the WEC starting in June is now up on it's official website.
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CNN has taken the 24-hour news cycle another step, by adding streaming to CNN.com as well as its apps for the iPad and iPhone. (Android users, you're out of luck.)
"CNN is taking a significant step forward by offering live CNN and HLN TV to our audiences whether they are on their couches at home or have their toes in the sand on the beach," said KC Estenson, general manager of CNN Digital, in a press release.
Streaming is available to about 50 million households with subscribers to AT&T, Comcast, Cox, DISH Network, Suddenlink and Verizon. If you don't already have access to CNN on television, the iPad app isn't going to help you catch up on the latest on Casey Anthony.
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Facebook Breaks Down the Oscars as Social Network Sees 66 Million Interactions
People around the world connected with fans, filmmakers and celebrities in record numbers on Facebook last night.
The social network saw 66.5 million Oscar-related interactions yesterday.
"Oscars" received three times more mentions this year, while the Best Picture nominees racked up 20 times more mentions than 2012, according to Facebook. The company says that "Les Miserables" had the most Likes of this year's top films while "Django Unchained" racked up the most mentions among its peers.
Not surprisingly, Best Picture "Argo" was the most-talked about winner of the night. Mentions of the film increased by 2,460% and mentions of Ben Affleck increased by 23,500% when the director, star, and producer made his acceptance speech, the social network reports.
Check out more Facebook-Oscar data in the infographic below.