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New Android apps worth downloading: WhitePages and ESPN SportsCenter updates, Hunger Games: Panem Run
It's all about information with our first apps worth downloading this week. First up is an updated WhitePages, which brings users information like phone numbers for individuals, info about various businesses, and features like reverse phone number lookup to figure out who's calling you. After that, we've got EPSN SportsCenter, an information hub of news, scores and analysis for sports fans that's been updated from its former incarnation, ESPN ScoreCenter. Finally, for your gaming pleasure comes Hunger Games: Panem Run, an endless runner tie-in with the new film, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
WhitePages update (Free)
What's it about? Find people and businesses with a digital version of the phone book in WhitePages.
What's cool? Like the book it's named after, WhitePages is a reference guide for finding businesses and people, especially useful for tracking down phone numbers. The app includes a huge phone directory of listed people to help you find the number for someone you need to contact, and also allows users to find out who's calling them and cut down on spam phone calls with reverse phone number lookup capabilities. You can also use WhitePages to find information on businesses, get directions and view things like menus for local restaurants. WhitePages' latest update adds an improved visual design to make the app easier to navigate, and includes a huge new Search History to help you find things you've already looked up in the past.
Who's it for? Anyone who finds themselves looking for information, either about individuals or businesses, should check out WhitePages.
What's it like? More phone numbers and info can be found in YP Local Search & Gas Prices and Yelp.
ESPN SportsCenter update (Free)
What's it about? Formerly known as ScoreCenter, ESPN SportsCenter brings users all kinds of sports news, live scores, video highlights and sports analysis.
What's cool? All kinds of sports news and information are available in the newly renamed and updated ESPN SportsCenter. You'll find live score updates for all your favorite teams and any game you want to know about, and the app also brings a whole lot of sports content beyond that, including videos with highlights from games you missed and in-depth analysis about players and match-ups. You'll also get breaking news and information about various teams and notifications about anything you're interested in when it comes to your favorite teams. SportsCenter's latest update changes its name from ScoreCenter and adds speedier navigation, favorite teams, a "clubhouse" section that brings content just about your teams, and an inbox for news alerts and score updates.
Who's it for? Sports fans, ESPN SportsCenter is all about keeping you informed and connected.
What's it like? More sports information and news is available from Yahoo Sports and theScore.
Hunger Games: Panem Run (Free)
What's it about? Sprint through the 12 districts of Panem in Hunger Games: Panem Run, the official tie-in game with the film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
What's cool? Where the last Hunger Games title was a side-scrolling running title, Hunger Games: Panem Run brings back the endless runner feel, but from a third-person, behind-the-back perspective. Players tear through the 12 districts of The Hunger Games world, dodging enemies and obstacles and racking up as many materials as possible to upgrade their characters. You'll also engage in a little light archery as you run through different areas, all executed by tapping targets or swiping in the right direction. Each district has a different look and feel, but Panem Run mostly just hits that tried-and-true spot of being addictive and easy to play for a few minutes at a time.
Who's it for? If you're into The Hunger Games, you can scratch the itch for Catching Fire a bit with Panem Run.
What's it like? Try another great tie-in endless runner in Temple Run: Oz, and snag Rayman Fiesta Run for another quality runner experience.


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Troops Secure Timbuktu after Rebels Torch Library ; Priceless Manuscripts Destroyed in Blaze Military Troops March on Secure Ancient City
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FRENCH and Malian military forces have closed in on the city of Timbuktu after armed Islamist extremists fled into the desert leaving ablaze a library holding ancient manuscripts.
Its mayor said that the Islamists had torched his office as well as the Ahmed Baba institute - a library rich with historical documents - in an act of retaliation before they left the city of mud-walled buildings.
"It's truly alarming that this has happened," Ousmane Halle said.
"They torched all the important ancient manuscripts. The ancient books of geography and science.
"It is the history of Timbuktu, of its people."
Timbuktu, long a hub of Islamic learning, has been home to 20,000 manuscripts, some dating back as far as the 12th century.It was not immediately known how many of the priceless manuscripts had been destroyed. Owners have succeeded in removing some of them from Timbuktu to save them, while others have been hidden away the Islamists who seized Timbuktu, Gao and Kidal in the wake of a coup last March.
They imposed the strict Islamic version of Shariah, or religious law, across northern Mali while carrying out amputations and public executions.
"In the heart of people from northern Mali, it's a relief - freedom finally," said Cheick Sormoye, a Timbuktu resident. …

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Consumer Affairs Issues Report, Holds Second Conference on Transparency
October 18, 2013 in Member Stories
According to a report on healthcare transparency issued by the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business regulation, Massachusetts consumers are more likely to research the cost of a TV than to research the cost of their medical care, however, most consumers would like to be able to compare costs of medical services from different providers.
The report details findings from a daylong conference with health care leaders in May.
Conference attendees were also polled on their attitudes about health care, answering questions at both the beginning and end of the conference about how important it is to know costs ahead of time for healthcare services and whether a comparison of prices would affect choices about where to receive care.
The final findings of the break out groups, which are detailed on page ten of the report, shed some light on how price and quality information affect healthcare consumers' decision-making:
- Cost is a factor, but not the most important one;
- Doctors are important and influential in the decisions about healthcare;
- Consumers want more information about price, quality and options; and
- Consumers should understand more about the variables that affect their own health care.
One of the key features of the 2012 Health Care Quality and Cost Containment Law signed by Governor Patrick is that it requires that by October 2013 health insurance carriers provide a website and toll-free phone number that will allow members to compare healthcare services and products based on costs, including out-of-pocket costs, allowed amounts, and other price information. Additionally, the law requires that by January 2014 providers, too, must be able to inform consumers about the costs of procedures beforehand.
Now that insurers must make this information available under the law, we in Massachusetts are able to use these tools to make both cost and quality comparisons before choosing providers and make more informed decisions when purchasing healthcare services.
I encourage you all to read the full conference report as you think about the role of price and quality information transparency in your own decision-making.
I look forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming Empowering Healthcare Consumers: A Community Conversation Part II conference in Worcester on Tuesday, October 22. For those who are unable to make it, you can visit our new webpage for information on the empowering healthcare consumers initiative. We will also have video from the conference up online mid-next week.
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Baby will be here any time and we arent sure if its a boy or girl, but i need help with girl names.... hubs and i dont agree on anything. we were FINALLY set on Lilou for a while but now he likes Serafina, which is nice but it just doesnt do it for me. We have also considered Louna, Ophelie, Sofija, Celia, Carys (pronounced like ca-reese), Emlyn, Ava, etc. apparently we are at a standstill and I dont want to feel rushed in the hospital. I know sometimes you have to meet her first, but I would really love to at least have it narrowed down a little.. like between two names lol. I usually dont care for traditional, popular names and I like short names ( i think serafina is a little too long. we would call her Fina of course but ehh.) does anyone have any other suggestions? I love welsh, gaelic, french and italian names. I'm really at my wits end with these names lol
help with girl names!!
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from that list i like mona,astria, tempest and LOVE pippa.... but of course hubby doesnt like any of them. he is the pickiest man ive ever met!! tonight I got him to bump Ophelie up a bit but not much lol. im making him search name sites cuz im tired of it!!
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The company offers an example of stand-out success in the antibiotic market—which is no small feat, given the changing regulatory standards and concern over the rise of resistance to new therapies. But more broadly, it offers a model for other companies who want to better understand how to launch specialty drugs and maneuver within the US specialty space. (Or in the case of AstraZeneca, which signed the company up to promote its injectable antibiotic Merrem, how to find a new partner.)
Here, CEO Michael Bonney sat down with Pharm Exec to talk about how the company built Cubicin's success through specific targeting of customers and focused messages.Cubicin has become an example of launch excellence. What did the company do to position the drug for such a strong start?
We were building Cubist from scratch in 2003, and it's often easier to create something new with a blank sheet of paper than it is to change something that's been in existence. Change is hard for large, complex organizations to do well.
There are also few incentives that are as powerful as the fear of failure—and in a small company, you clearly have far less margin for failure. The financial realities of our situation at the time of launch made that an easier orientation to act upon. The balance sheet was in pretty tough shape, and we had to hire 75 sales people to launch this drug—so we had to be successful. It brought out this kind of innate humility and willingness amongst the executives to say, there might be a better way to do this. There was not a view that we knew everything or that we had all the answers. We all have the confidence of past successes to be willing to look at the situation objectively, and to change how we're doing things, if the data suggests that we could be doing it better.
Of course, on top of all that there's a high degree of personal accountability inherent in our executive team. All of the executives here felt and feel as though it was their individual, personal responsibilities to ensure that Cubist was successful. If you can harness that energy, as I think we've done, you can accomplish some extraordinary things.
How did the marketing model for Cubicin evolve?
I don't think you can ever be successful without a good product. Our chief scientific officer at the time anticipated that there would be this explosion in MRSA, so the timing was not accidental.
In terms of marketing, we came at it with knowledge of how the industry works, knowledge of the acute antibiotic marketplace, but with, really, all of our key assumptions on the table and a willingness to question all of those. We built an organization designed for the 21st century, and we built it knowing that we weren't going to predict the future with any high degree of certainty.
We originally positioned Cubicin as the new staph drug, not just the new MRSA drug. But it became apparent within six months or so of launch that where doctors really saw unmet medical need—and where we actually had a lot more credibility—was in methicillin-resistant staph aureus, so that actually was an amendment to the launch platform within the first year of launch.
We also decided to distribute the product differently than most organizations. Instead of stocking wholesalers, we went directly to hospitals. That allowed us to see, in real time, who was buying the drug, which was incredibly important for our sales people. It allowed them to go to the hospitals knowing the successes and challenges of prescribers. We learned how physicians were using the drug quicker than you would typically see in a hospital-based launch.


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WASHINGTON — As soon as the news spread around dinner time Tuesday that House Majority Leader Eric Cantor had improbably lost his primary election to a barely known tea-party-backed challenger, Spokane Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers' name cropped up among top potential picks to fill the power vacuum.
McMorris Rodgers was a logical contender, given her No. 4 House Republican leadership job as its conference chairwoman and her close alliance with Speaker John Boehner.
But by Wednesday afternoon, McMorris Rodgers withdrew her name without having even joined the leadership scramble.
Though McMorris Rodgers, 45, is deeply conservative, some of her colleagues who are farther to the right view her as part of Boehner's establishment leadership.
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After spending the day huddling with Boehner, Cantor, Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy, aides and others, McMorris Rodgers issued a statement saying she would stay put.
"After much encouragement from my colleagues, conversations with my family, and many prayers, I have decided to remain Conference Chair at this time. I look forward to continue leading my colleagues and building on our successes to introduce a culture of innovation to Capitol Hill, improve the image of House Republicans, and unite our entire Conference behind conservative solutions that serve people in every corner of America."
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The three items, money, touching, or conversation ar not necessarily key unless the crime yu are being accused of required those actions. In order to claim entrapment you would need to show that the nature of the ad would casue a reasonable person to perform some act they would not normally do. The "reward" in the ad would have to be so great that a reasonable person would be induced into doing something they never would have considered absent the inducement.
An entrapment defense becomes a matter of looking at the facts surrounding the ad objectively and deciding whether the ad goes too far. An ad by itself is not necessarily entrapment.
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Based on what you have it would be very difficult. You already decided to show up at the apartment. You initiated the call.The police did not induce you to do anything you were no already prepared to do. The fact that it was at 2:00 rather than 1:00 would not make a large difference.
You need to focus more on what caused you to make the initial appointment and whether entrapment can be found there.
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C1 without human warmth; not friendly and without features that make people feel interested or involved: She has a very cold and impersonal manner. Hospitals always seem so impersonal - rows of identical beds in dull grey rooms.
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Jamie's Ministry of Food will require the vital support of Volunteers and it's a great way of getting involved if you believe in the campaign and already know how to cook.
Volunteers do not lead a class, however, they are often involved in prepping, assisting the younger or slower learners, and supporting the staff with admin tasks where appropriate. As Centre's open all over the country, we'll be looking for Volunteers to come on board.
Volunteers are a substantial and integral part of the organisation and the commitment and contribution of volunteers is highly valued.
What do Volunteers at Jamie's Ministry of Food Australia do?
Jamie's Ministry of Food programs require volunteers in both the Centres and Mobile Kitchens. This will involve a time commitment of approximately 5 hours a week. We understand that time will vary for each volunteer and we value your contribution greatly. To ensure we have appropriate resources and support to deliver a class, we require at least one volunteer to assist the Food Trainer in every class.


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The new 2015 - 2016 Jaguar models in our showroom serving drivers from Elmsford, White Plains, Scarsdale and Paramus NJ always bring style and performance to the table. In fact, with a wide-range of exciting Jaguar models available, it can be difficult to make a decision. That's where White Plains Jaguar comes in; we're happy to review the details and answer any questions to help you discover the vehicle that best matches your lifestyle.
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PAH! Another Captioned video - finally, I can see the subtitles!
Thursday, November 08, 2012
Remember me muttering elsewhere about all the settings and switches and TV and DVD and all, trying to get the "Tai Chi for Beginners" DVD to perform the captions that were allegedly on it (produced by Element, taught by Samuel Barnes)???
Today I installed a different free-ware Video DVD software that was recommended to me by a woman I met last month who is late deafened (she teaches ASL at a private school for the deaf, as well as tutoring for pay. She captures YouTube videos of various topics having to do with and performed in ASL, and saves them to her hard drive. She said she has had cases where YouTube videos she'd seen were then removed and so she started her own collection, mostly to help teach her students.)
I got it installed and it's a bit rough around the edges, but I was able to right click during play and find the "Subtitle" settings, and then click on "Caption 1" and I got all the CAPTIONS!!
Ahhh I was hoping I had a screen shot of the captions but evidently I didn't do it right! They were nice big sub-title style captions, white letters over the video, not the "old school" style of captioning with the black block over video with white letters inside.
Anyway, I need to get some sleep now, but I'll get the links for this software - its put together with volunteers and is open source and no malware, viruses, or anything in it. I had a bit of stuttering in the sound quality, but that's likely my poor old computer filling up the cache buffers....
oh here it is:
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For those who like to download from reputable computer expert websites, where it is scanned and verified, here's another link to download the same program:
And this video was much more interesting reading the captions, so I'm wanting to get to sleep so I can watch it again while my son is off to school, where I can have more space...
Curious to see if I can get the other Elements DVD to perform the subtitles as well.
And this is an example of the kind of ignorance - well-meaning but accidentally confusing, I suspect - goes on when hearing people say that their DVD is "captioned" when in reality, it has a subtitle track. The two systems are encoded differently, and subtitling has less information so far as other environmental sounds (like this one, doesn't say anything about the music in the background, the ocean you can see beyond where the man is performing his Tai Chi exercises, etc the way it would be in captioning.) But... at least I got something, because non of my DVD players were pulling it out with their caption and/or subtitle menu options, and I do not know why.
But I am still Thankful, alright??
And Yes, Mary - we'll have to watch it a few times with captions on so we'll know what we're "supposed to do" later on, when we have our eyes closed!!
(plus, some of us, closing our eyes can mean balance issues and the world going tilt - but I know my balance seems to do better if I keep trying to do these various exercises - like rebounding etc.).
good night, ya'll!
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Good thing you are somewhat of a techno "genius". I have bought numerous DVDs for my mother that needs the subtitles or captioning and they say they have it, and do NOT. She is older, and somewhat "old school" so she does not watch them on her computer. Too bad, because it sounds like the freeware would be helpful to her!
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Glad you got the captioning figured out!
It drives me looney. I have a captioned TV in the kitchen (where I do most of my computing.) DD is constantly turning it off when she watches because the captions get in the way! AAAARRRGGGHHH!!!
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Interesting to read about the challenges of the hearing impaired regarding using fitness DVDs. You seem to be very pro-active to solving your problems. Keep on sparking!
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Can the President Appoint Principal Executive Officers without a Senate Confirmation Vote?
Stephenson, Matthew C., The Yale Law Journal
ESSAY CONTENTS INTRODUCTION I. THE PRAGMATIC CASE FOR PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS WITHOUT A SENATE CONFIRMATION VOTE II. THE CONSTITUTIONAL CASE FOR PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS WITHOUT A SENATE CONFIRMATION VOTE A. The Textual and Structural Argument that Senate Silence May Imply Consent B. Consideration of Other Interpretive Resources 1. Other Constitutional Provisions 2. Original Understanding 3. Subsequent Practice III. SOME LIMITS AND CAVEATS CONCLUSION
A widespread, seemingly unquestioned assumption regarding the process for appointing federal officers is that the Constitution requires the Senate to vote to confirm the President's nominee before the appointee may take office on a permanent basis. This Essay challenges that assumption by arguing that as a matter of constitutional text, structure, and history, it is not at all clear that the Senate must affirmatively vote in favor of a nominee in order to provide the required advice and consent. Rather, the Constitution can and should be read to construe Senate inaction on a nominee as implied consent to the appointment, at least under some circumstances.
The motivation for exploring this seemingly radical proposition is the widely shared belief that our system for appointing senior federal officials is a mess, and seems to be getting worse. Although scholars and the popular press have focused on judicial confirmation battles, the politics of executive branch appointments is arguably becoming even more dysfunctional. After all, even though judicial vacancies increase the strain on overworked federal judges (particularly district court judges), (1) the Article III judiciary continues to function reasonably effectively. By contrast, executive branch vacancies--particularly at the senior level--can make it difficult or impossible for important departments and agencies to fulfill their statutorily and constitutionally mandated functions. (2) Moreover, in many cases, the Senate faction that prevents action on executive branch nominees seems motivated less by an objection to the nominees themselves than by a desire to impair the Executive's ability to function or to extract substantive legislative concessions. (3)
By contrast, in the Senate, the faction opposing a judicial nominee typically objects to the nominee's ideology or qualifications, but does not seek to cripple the Article III judiciary as an institution. A couple of contemporary examples illustrate the point. For close to a year, a new federal agency--the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)--was hamstrung by the refusal of a minority in the Senate to allow a confirmation vote on President Obama's obviously qualified nominee, Richard Cordray. (4) Likewise, vacancies on the multimember National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) deprived that agency of the necessary quorum to take any action whatsoever, again because the Senate minority refused to allow a confirmation vote on the President's proposed replacements. (5) Although these recent incidents involved Democratic appointments stalled by Republicans in the Senate, the shoe easily could be--and has been--on the other foot. (6) Moreover, while historically the Senate has moved swiftly, and generally deferentially, with respect to the President's top-level appointments (such as cabinet secretaries), (7) if the CFPB and NLRB fights are harbingers of things to come, there is no guarantee that this will remain the case.
Excessive Senate obstructionism is made possible because the Senate's institutional rules give a minority of senators the ability to block an appointment without a formal vote. Under the Senate's current rules, sixty senators must vote in favor of cloture to overcome a threatened filibuster of a nominee, creating a de facto supermajority requirement. (8) Moreover, even a single senator can delay consideration of a nomination by placing a "hold" on the nomination, and can do so anonymously. …


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Held on July 18–19, 2005 in Redmond, Washington, the Microsoft Research Faculty Summit brings together research institution faculty members and Microsoft researchers, architects, and executives to collectively discuss a vision for the future of computing. This event also explores how Microsoft and academic researchers can team up to help develop the breakthroughs that will define the future of software computing in this decade.
Summit Focus
With the theme "Computing: The Next Decade," the summit focused on the research and technical challenges in areas such as security, mobility, software engineering, languages, human-computer interaction, embedded computing, eScience, and technologies for education. Panels, presentations, and discussions at the conference addressed subjects such as pervasive computing and resulting novel applications, including mobile devices, human-computer interaction, sensor networks, and robotics. Attendees discussed technological advances in languages, compilers, and embedded systems. And, throughout all topics, we considered how systems can become trustworthy in terms of security, reliability, and privacy.


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Nearly half of Long Island is still blacked out Sunday and a gas shortage continues to grip the region seven days after Superstorm Sandy left a trail of destruction across the Northeast not seen in nearly a century.
More than 421,000 of the 1.1 millon homes and businesses served by the Long Island Power Authority remained without electricity as of noon Sunday, with Nassau County claiming the most outages in the New York metro area. Federal, state and local officials urged the public to remain calm amid the gas crisis and pushed LIPA to get the lights back on quickly as the temperatures drop into the 30s at night.
"We've made great progress in some parts," Gov. Andrew Cuomo told reporters during a news conference in Manhattan on Sunday morning. "But we have have much, much more work to do."
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Cuomo reiterated his threat to hold LIPA accountable for their performance in restoring service to ratepayers, saying two weeks is too long to wait for power. He said the gas crisis would continue "for a number of days" and noted that more fuel distribution would be seen Sunday. The governor also asked drivers not to get anxious and hoard gas.
Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano said at the same press briefing that there have been fatalities from residents improperly heating their homes during the outages. Nassau police said a New Cassel woman died after using a grill inside her home.
Suffolk County police said Thursday that they saved a half dozen people from carbon monoxide poisoning after a family used a generator in the basement of their Central Islip home. Generators and grills are meant for outdoor-use only because of the deadly fumes that require proper ventilation.
In the meantime, residents who remain without power are urged to stay with family, friends or in one of the nine Red Cross shelters open across LI for a warm place to sleep.
"People are in homes that are uninhabitable," Cuomo said. "People don't like to leave their homes, but the reality is going to be in the temperatures."
But there was some good news. U.S. Sen Charles Schumer (D-NY) likened the prevailing attitude during the recovery effort to the community spirit that was seen after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
He recalled asking a homeowner in Lindenhurst, one of the southwestern Suffolk communities among the harest hit by the storm surge, whether he would rebuild. "Of course, look at the view," was the reply.
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(West Chester, PA) Did you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at the White House or how U.S. presidents are really elected?
Join Chester County Historical Society members and friends for two engaging talks about intriguing aspects of the U.S. presidency. On Wednesday, September 19 at 6 p.m. Walter Eckman will entertain us with his passion about �Everything Presidential.� This casual chat will highlight the personal lives of U.S. presidents since George Washington. From modest and lofty circumstances, these men have politically shaped our nation�s history and left behind a trail of intriguing interests and new traditions. Eckman�s recently published book Meet the Presidents will be available.
For an intriguing look at presidential strategy, John Turner, history professor emeritus of West Chester University, will share insights into the seemingly mysterious workings of the Electoral College on Wednesday, October 24 at 6 p.m. Entitled, �One Vote for the Electoral College,� the talk will review the origins of the Electoral College, briefly examine its present operation, proposed changes and why it should be preserved despite its many deficiencies.
Both talks will be held at Chester County Historical Society, 225 N. High Street, West Chester, PA 19380. Admission is free for CCHS members and volunteers, $5 for non-members. For more information or to rsvp, call 610-692-4800 or e-mail email@example.com.
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See Charles Ross's acclaimed comedy act that condenses the 380-minute trilogy into an hour-long set.
Is it possible to have a light saber battle with yourself? For Charles Ross it is. Ross has turned the three original Star Wars films into a one-man stage show in which he plays all the characters, sings all of the famous musical sequences, and fights all of the battles. He has appeared in television commercials, late-night shows, and on stage where he condenses the 380-minute trilogy into an hour-long set of intergalactic laughs.
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Panther fans celebrate a basket Thursday night in Durango. The fans didn't have a lot to cheer about as the night progressed. For story and pictures see page 6A of today's Journal.
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Thursday, September 26, 2013
Masters of Anatomy
Hey guys, some exciting news. I have been asked to participate in the new Masters of Anatomy project. It's an incredible book of anatomy, drawn by 80 different artists in 80 different styles. Although I don't consider myself a master at all...or even close, I'm flattered to be part of such an amazing project with so many amazing artist. Some of which include the ever so talented Florian Satzinger, Pascal Campion, and Francisco Herrera. Check out the facebook page, and the website, to learn more.
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Caverject Impulse Dual Chamber System (alprostadil for injection)
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text: July 6, 1939 Dear Jimmy: - I well remember that when you went to the Coronation I asked you to suggest to the King that if he went to Canada he should come to visit us in Washington; that you spoke to him about it and that he said he would be delighted to. It Is just as well that this be put on paper for future generations, though I see no particular reason for making any announcement about it now. Thereafter I was more or leas in touch with Mackenzie King, and last summer when I dedicated the International Bridge at the Thousand Islands he told me that the King and Queen would in all probability visit Canada in 1939. Thereupon I started a personal correspondence with the King himself -- and the rest is now history. It was grand to see you other day. As ever yours, Honorable James W. Gerard 40 Wall Street, New York City, New York


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Microsoft Launches New Funny Windows Phone AdCecily Kellogg
I've enjoyed using Windows 8 on my laptop and am crazy about the touch screen element, but I've been struggling to be sold on the Windows phones.
I used one a few months ago when I was between iPhones (stupid contracts), and while it did everything I wanted it to for business, I really missed some of the apps I love such as Instagram.
But on my trip to Microsoft I got to spend some time with the new Nokia Luma 920, and while I'm still not sure I'll be able to part with my iPhone (I mean, I just got the 5 a few months ago), I'm willing to give it a try. The app problem, however, is at the heart of the issue with the Windows Phone. They have a job to do when it comes to convincing companies like Instagram to make a Windows version of the app.
In honor of this phone, Microsoft has released a new commercial that's pretty hilarious and tries to remind people that it's not just an iPhone and Android world. What do you think? Does it sell you?


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The Top 10 Movies Of 2012: Sean's List
By Sean O'Connell 2012-12-19 07:17:32 comments
For the first time that I can recall, the year came to a close without unveiling a clear-cut, hands-down, no-questions-asked choice for the coveted title of Best Film. Plenty of films screened throughout the year amazed and entertained for various reasons. But no movie in my humble opinion managed to distance itself from the pack, meaning that the order of this Top 10 (at least, the films in the top five slots) could change order from week to week without altering what I feel about them or how highly I hold them in certain regard.
As always, all lists are subjective, and this compilation reflects my personal tastes. Because of that, its closer to my 10 Favorite Films than 10 Best Films, but the former, I believe, has more value. If you havent seen them yet, Katey Rich and Eric Eisenberg singled out their Top 10 films as well. Here are mine:
10. Safety Not Guaranteed
Mark Duplass, Jake Johnson and Aubrey Plaza all enjoyed a breakout year though not because of Safety, which basically no one saw. Heres hoping fans of New Girl, Parks and Rec and The League take a chance on Colin Trevorrows charming, romantic and ultimately wondrous sci-fi dramedy now that its on DVD, because theyll be surprised by Derek Connollys moving, funny and flat-out original screenplay. I know I was. Masquerading as a time-travel movie, Safety ultimately explores why people would bother to time travel instead of getting bogged down by the science of it all. Plaza and Duplass weave a tender chemistry playing misunderstood loners, and Johnson steals every scene hes in. Plus, the final sequence counts as my most enjoyable and uproarious experience in a movie theater in 2012, as a rowdy South By Southwest crowd cheered and clapped Trevorrows unexpected ending. Theres a reason his name is/was on the short list to direct the next Star Wars.
Best Moment: It has to be the finale, when the mysterious and possibly dangerous Kenneth (Duplass) finally puts his plan into action, and Darius (Plaza) has to decide whether she trusts him enough to join him.
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Searching for a worksheet that will give your kid help with his science skills? This printable will challenge his knowledge of plants.
Constellations: Libra
Constellations are groups of stars that form a picture, usually with a story behind it. But many constellations are also zodiac signs, like Libra, the scales.
Constellations: Leo
Back in ancient times, the stars were used as storytelling tools. People created characters and stories that they saw in the stars, like Leo the lion.
Constellations: Scorpio
Scorpio, the scorpion, is one of the zodiac signs but you can also find him up in the stars at night!
Constellations: Virgo
If you were born in August or September, you may be familiar with Virgo, the zodiac sign. But did you know this character was originally a constellation?
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Learn a little about the constellation called Cancer the crab with this constellations worksheet.
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BLAIR & THOSE DUBYA EMAILS…..as predicted by The Slog five years ago. Today's anti-IDS and Boris Anti-Slavery Day plus BBC bog-up special number
OUR MONEY, THEIR EGOMANIA: the disturbing link between Mario Draghi, Angela Merkel, Barack Obama, Nicolas Sarkozy, Rupert Murdoch, Boris Johnson, John McCain, David Cameron, George Osborne, Tony Blair, Connecting for Health, and HS2
READERAMA: Homing in on Boris's badness, closing in on Co-Op silliness, bashing the eurozone's banking disunion, deconstructing the dodgy trade data, and new cracks in the fracking front.
LONDON GOVERNANCE: Lord Leverson, Boris Johnson, Kit Malthouse, Newscorp, Met Police interference, and Big Munneeee
BORISCONI THE BARBARIAN: Slave labour in City Hall
More sauce from Boris, so let's have a gander….
Boris Johnson, seen here in his natural bent position There's an absolute belter of hyper-hypocrisy from Mayor Borisconi in the Telegraph this morning, on the subject of 'misleading Green data'. To translate from the impenetrable ancient Greek put out by … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Boris Johnson swimming pool horseshit, Daily Telegraph, Mayor Johnson doing Yeo's bidding, No charges brought, Timo Yeo taxi emission lies
The 'ise' have it, but where are the wise?
The world has never been more ised than it is today: globalised, terrorised, brutalised and disenfranchised. Worst of all, of course, it's undercapitalised – which, given it's supposed to be largely capitalist, is odd. Or it would be if we … Continue reading →
RADICAL RETRO: Nasty Tories, Old Time Religion & Bonkers Feminism are back
Following on from his huge success as a taxidermist in concert with London Mayor Boris Johnson, Tim Yeo has been caught with his hand-made Gieves & Hawkes round his ankles. I know it's really a distraction from the big picture, … Continue reading →
Filed under Why Radical Retro is just aother mass distraction
Tagged as Boris Johnson mate of Tim Yeo, Charlotte Raven, Free Astrid Proll, Harriet Harman's Feminist Divorce tribunals, Iran to track celestial virgins, Newscorp's Frankenstein journalism, Paris Jackson's exclusive hospital trolley, Spare Rib, Stuck in the era of Vietnam protest, Tim Yeo taxidemist & lobbyist, Tom Wolfe
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Boris Johnson's confusion on the subject of public service and self-service.
If there is a theme today, then I suppose you could call it 'a sense of responsibility' and the need for more of it in public life. By 'public' life I mean people who should Move n Shake, but more … Continue reading →
CRONY CAPITALISM: Boris Johnson, Tim Yeo, conflicts of interest, ignored evidence, and utterly pointless London taxi regulations
Eco City Vehicles supply new taxis to cab drivers in London. The Chairman of ECV is Jolly Green Giant Tim Yeo (right). In 2010, consultations took place about a maximum age limit for London taxis. The main supposed motivation for … Continue reading →
Filed under Boris Johnson and Tim Yeo taxi corruption
Tagged as Bullingdon Club Jolly good boating weather old school tie Green Tory Clubs no elitism to be seen here no cronyism oh nononononono.
OLYMPIC EFFECT: Rooster Boris in booster Benito bollocks drive shocker
Drill into the 'London boost' numbers, and you will discover a myth It's become almost impossible now to find a headline anywhere in the Daily Barclaygraph that isn't about how Boris Johnson must surely be the answer to all problems … Continue reading →
BORIS FOR KING: Charles Moore makes a rare error in the Telegraph
In his rightly revered column today, the Daily Telegraph's best thinker Charles Moore makes the case for praising Boris Johnson. Here at Slogger's Roost, we err on the side of burying the bugger. Writing about Johnson's obvious talent as a … Continue reading →
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OLYMPICS: Business slump rocks Hunt, Johnson
OOPSLYMPICS A idiotic*unt There's an ad on the Google search page this morning, from Thistle Hotels. It says simply, '50% off London Olympics Hotel Rooms'. The first of the great myths about London 2012 has already been shattered by some … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Boris's Tube ads cause London business disaster, But hey let's stop being miserable knockers and enjoy this marvellous expression of the Olympic ideal, Hunt refutes data, Johnson dangles from wire, makes tit of himself, makes tit of self, Official: Hunt an idiot, What a load of bollocks
A LITTLE TSC: the minutiae and macrobollocks of Barclays and Boris
Today's testimony from Marcus Agius – leader of the Eastern Legions of the Impiratum Barcuntica, in alliance with Icapus & Iswapum of the Liborian Guard, protector of Toriam Cameronicus, and Defender of Bankus Mythicoratum in the protectorate of Bollockius – … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Barclays, Boris, London Mayor and Barclays Bikes, Marcus and Bollocks
Common New Labour Masonic Purpose finally unmasked. In yet another Slog triumph, sources close to the All England Lawn Tennis Club have confirmed that Boris Becker and Boris Johnson were separated shortly after being born, as part of an evil … Continue reading →
BEN FELLOWS & THE DOWNING STREET TWO: news manipulation moves on.
Why in 2013, no news is bad news While vaguely of the opinion that Ben Fellows' 'disappearance' is another example of a cunning stunt – and still being unclear as to the real flag beneath which he serves – I … Continue reading →
At the End of the Day
I wonder: does becoming a subscriber mean being a rather second-rate and unreliable scribe – as in that wonderful euphemism from 2008, sub-prime? It's just that, once you're a subscriber to a site, you're more likely to become a comment … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Bonkers is as bonkers does, Bruce Stokes, Doris Jobsworth, Madam Alimata Raja, The plural of Boris is Bonkers, Yanis Varoufakis
If Boris Johnson didn't exist, you couldn't make him up
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has been dipping his wick in the honey-pot of populism again today. Although he is allegedly a supporter of Britain's Tory-Fluffy Coalition, BoJo waited just 24 hours after Thought Criminal Vince Cable had murmured … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Boris Johnson, tax, Vince Cable
HACKGATE DAY 433: Politics, revenge, George Osborne, and Boris Johnson.
Give that man a big hand… Don't mess with the Digger or the Chancellor You may or may not have seen the front plus two-inside-page-spread in yesterday's Sunday Times Review touting Boris Johnson as the only credible rival David Cameron … Continue reading →
TORY PARTY ANALYSIS: With deadly precision, Boris Johnson begins his campaign for the leadership.
Boris bowls Cameron & Osborne a googly London Mayor uses Telegraph, Greek debate to bait Camerlot "A week is a long time in politics," said Harold Wilson famously. He also said – much more accurately in my view – that … Continue reading →
Heathrow snow fiasco: why Boris Johnson the bully is fuming at the wrong people.
The Slog digs deep into the Heathrow snow shambles….and finds a Spaniard in the works. Cuddly Spanish billionaire Rafael del Pino Jr Although very few people realised it until white imponderables began falling out of the sky last week, Heathrow … Continue reading →
Borisito Johnsonini & the Earls Court project:
Is this the new brutalism? Friend of wealthy criminals Boris Johnson (Seen here left in his flowerpot-throwing youth) was banging the drum for more homes in London via his Barclay Brothers megaphone Daily Telegraph column yesterday morning. He actually started … Continue reading →
More sauce from Boris, so let's have a gander….
Boris Johnson, seen here in his natural bent position There's an absolute belter of hyper-hypocrisy from Mayor Borisconi in the Telegraph this morning, on the subject of 'misleading Green data'. To translate from the impenetrable ancient Greek put out by … Continue reading →
EU DEBATE: Brown Ed, Blue Labour, Black Boris and Brussels bollocks await us
All the sizes in all the colours as the EU antagonists charge out of the blocks The Prime Minister is off to America, where it is expected he will be briefed on what to think during the coming year. But … Continue reading →
OFFICIAL: London Mayor Boris lied about being guitar prodigy
Sensational photo reveals Johnson in capo confusion caper London's premier Politicorock star Boguitared Johnsolini's inability to tell his capo from his kappa was revealed for all to see today when, in a blatant attempt to assign musical ability to himself, … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Boris Johnson, Bottoms up, Deregulate chimney-sweeping now
EASTLEIGH ELECTION: Why UKip will smooth the way towards a Borisonian Britain
Commenting on the Eastleigh result, in a classic outburst of slightly daft bombast, Nigel Farage said last night, "If the Conservatives hadn't split our vote we would have won." Still, it acted as a smokescreen (albeit dotty) to hide the … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Boris Johnson, david cameron, disengagement from politics, Eastleigh, Nigel Farage, stalemate in future UK elections, UKIP
Boriscrates manipulates the demos on the way to knifing Cameronicus
The idea of Mayor Johnson as an Olympic hero is risible I wonder if I was the only person in Cruel Britannia to be staggered by the sight of the morning front pages on Monday. Jingoistic headlines, a sea of … Continue reading →
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Parent Question: Jan Term
What's Jan Term?
January Term at Hampshire College offers a unique opportunity to pursue a variety of interests. Students may study a specific subject in depth, take courses or workshops, participate in seminars, or work independently on divisional examinations. January Term can also be a time to study something that doesn't quite fit into the regular program of study. Recent January Term offerings have ranged from sea kayaking in a tropical paradise to courses in dance therapy, dramatic writing, and gene cloning.
Beginning January 2013, the January term is significantly shorter, which precludes offering the complete array of full academic courses, as in the past. As a result, a reduced number of full immersion academic courses will be offered in January 2013, complemented by an expanded Jan term workshop curriculum.
Jan Term 2012: From Computer Art to Winter Adventures >>
When is Jan Term?
In 2013 Jan Term runs from Thursday, January 3-Thursday, January 17. Students can arrive on campus at noon on January 2nd.
When does my student register for Jan Term?
Preregistration began on November 12, 2012, however students can register online at any time (the add/drop period is January 3-7).
How do I know what courses are offered?
Complete and up-to-date information about January term courses is listed on Hampshire's online course catalog, The Hub. Click on "Search for Courses," then in the drop down labeled "Term" select "Jan 2013," finally click "submit." This will show both the full course offerings and the status of the courses.
- January Term 2013 Course and Workshop* Listing (pdf) As of 10/26/12
- January Term 2013 Course Descriptions (pdf) As of 10/26/12
Student-led activities during January Term 2013 will be listed on the Experimental Programs in Education and Community (EPEC) web page.
What's the difference between and course and a workshop?
All immersion January term courses will be considered the equivalent of an academic course in the regular semester and require faculty evaluation of student performance. All workshops will be co-curricular* and will not require an evaluation of student performance by the instructor; however, co-curricular workshops are considered to be learning activities and may be included on a student's academic record if completed satisfactorily.
* Co-curricular courses offer opportunities for skills development, innovation, personal growth, and experience-based learning outside of the regular curriculum of the College. These courses meet on the same [calendar] schedule as academic courses, and require registration following the same procedures and deadlines. Co-curricular courses do not normally satisfy distributional or divisional requirements. They may, however, be considered for inclusion in a divisional portfolio and are otherwise additional resources that supplement the core curriculum.


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Blog from the Guest Lecture Series at East Carolina University – Brody School of Medicine
Lecturer: Hassan Alhosaini, MD
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The Cardio-Renal Syndrome
Dr. Alhosaini started with a case of a young man with advanced heart failure, NYHA class 4. Dyspneic at rest and right-sided pressures are elevated in the upright position. Also evidence of high pulmonary filling pressures. The patient is admitted for IV diuretics and his BUN/Cr start rising.
Should we continue with the diuretics or begin to administer IV fluids?
The 2010 American Heart Association update estimates $30 billion for complications from heart failure. The rate of hospital discharge for heart failure is actually increasing, unlike the rate for hospital discharge after myocardial ischemia.
The agenda for this lecture was:
— define the cardiorenal syndrome
— epidemiology and treatment of cardiorenal syndrome
— classification of cardiorenal syndrome (there are 5)
— pathophysiology of the cardiorenal syndrome
— therapeutic considerations
In 2007, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute looked into the cardiorenal syndrome. Their working definition of cardiorenal syndrome was: therapy to treat heart failure leads to worsening renal function. Dr. Alhosaini feels that the definition must be expanded in order to reflect the pathophysiologic changes, especially because treatments are developed based on the definition of the disease.
He recommends the following definition: each dysfunctional organ initiates and perpetuates disease in the other organ through biochemical, neurohormonal, immunologic , and vascular pathways.
Conventional wisdom in cardiorenal syndrome is that the renal dysfunction is due to the prerenal state. The prerenal state occurs as a result of poor cardiac output or excessive diuresis.
In the last 10-15 years, the prevalence of cardiorenal syndrome in hospitalized decompensated heart failure is 30%; 21% have a creatinine > 2 mg/dl; 9% have a creatinine > 3 mg/dl (ADHERE Registry). In a study looking at 750 heart failure outpatients, prevalence rates for cardiorenal syndrome were: NYHA IV 40%, NYHA III 30%. Renal dysfunction effects outcomes in heart failure patients. Patients who had poor quality of life had a higher rate of cardiorenal syndrome. Creatinine level is powerful predictor of poor events in these patients.
A recent JACC paper categorized cardiorenal syndrome into 5 categories, based on chronicity and whether the primary problem is cardiac or renal. Dr. Alhosaini focused on type 1 (acute) and type 2 (chronic) cardiorenal syndrome (CRS). In both these categories, the primary organ dysfunction is cardiac. Type 2 patients are usually seen as outpatients; becoming more resistant to diuretics with worsening creatinine.
Dr. Alhosaini then turned his attention to novel pathogenetic mechanisms for CRS. For example, he discussed intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) as a mechanism by which the CRS can be perpetuated. Elevated IAP's lead to worsening renal function. Elevated central venous pressure is also another novel mechanism. In the Damman study, patients with normal eGFR had normal levels of CVP, but rising CVP's cause a worsening of eGFR (this is counter-intuitive, since the conventional wisdom is that lower CVP's (lower preloads) should lead to worsening eGFR because of a generalized pre-renal/hypovolemic state)). A group at the Cleveland Clinic looked at cardiac index vs. CVP to determine which would be a better predictor of developing worsening renal failure. Surprisingly, CVP was a better marker. With these new findings, one can say that renal function is related to the pressure gradient between the afferent and efferent arteriolar systems (the renal perfusion pressure).
Dr. Alhosaini then detailed a number of examples in the Lynne Stevenson model of heart failure profiles. For example, patients with the "wet-warm" profile have a relatively normal cardiac output but an elevated right atrial pressure. This leads to a greater CVP, which makes the renal perfusion pressure drop. In the "wet-cold" profile, both an elevated right atrial pressure and lower cardiac output lead to a significant decrease in renal perfusion pressure. Thus, therapies directed to re-establish the renal perfusion pressure (the pressure gradient) should help alleviate CRS.
Therapeutic Considerations
Is it right to give both lasix and fluids to a patient with CRS? Contrary to belief, this is a legitimate strategy provided that the fluids given are 3% saline or albumin. A group in Italy is using 3% saline to mobilize fluid into the vasculature and then administering diuretics to eliminate that fluid. This is primarily being used in heart failure patients who are defined as diuretic-resistant.
Dr. Alhosaini recommends using a continuous infusion of diuretics rather than intermittent boluses, but the studies are equivocal, primarily because of small sample sizes.
Adenosine antagonism (the PROTECT Study): this idea came from the observation that coffee causes a diuresis because of its antagonistic affects. Dr. Alhosaini did not go into the mechanism except to say that coffee inhibits afferent arteriolar tone. Unfortunately, the results of the PROTECT study were not as impressive as one would have hoped.
Nesiritide (a natriuretic peptide) has not shown to be effective in acute CRS patients.
Continuous Ultrafiltration: data is not back yet and it is not clear if this strategy would be the most effective. Studies are underway.
Vasopressin antagonists: these vaptans are not yet approved for heart failure and CRS patients.
Dr. Alhosaini is of the opinion that most CRS patients require volume removal rather than volume resuscitation. It appears that most cardiologists feel CRS patients are volume overloaded based on a European review.
Dr. Alhosaini has provided his slides for review (if needed).
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Mobile internet company S Mobility on Tuesday launched Spice Pinnacle Stylus, priced at at Rs 15,999. This HD smartphone will come with a complimentary one-year subscription of Evernote Premium, worth Rs 3,000, and will include premium access to Skitch. The stylus along with Skitch, enables users to annotate, draw shapes and sketches, so your ideas become reality faster.
The 5.5 inch dual SIM Spice Pinnacle Stylus is powered by 1.2 GHz quad core processor and runs on by Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. The phone packs a 8 MP Auto Focus camera along with intelligent answer, flip to mute feature, proximity sensor and gyro sensor, the company said in a statement.
The device comes with a 13.97 cm HD Display and 1280 X 720 resolution. The 9.5 mm super slim smartphone comes along with a free leather cover, stylus pen and a screen guard.
Enabled with an 8GB ROM and 1 GB RAM, it can be expanded up to 32 GB through a micro SD card. The company has claimed that the 2500mAh battery in Spice Pinnacle Stylus will give a standby time of more than 504 hours.
Commenting on the launch, T M Ramakrishnan, CEO Devices, S Mobility Ltd, said, This phone is powered with Evernote and Skitch which makes the phone even more interesting and allows users to visually communicate more effectively than ever. With the new smartphone, we aim to satiate the consumer needs with the best-in-class technological innovations.
Of the more than 75 million Evernote users globally, over 1.6 million are in India. Were excited to collaborate with Spice to bring the best of Evernote to discerning users all over India, said Troy Malone, General Manager, APAC, Evernote.
The partnership with Evernote will see Evernotes core app pre- installed on the Spice Pinnacle Stylus and Spice customers can enjoy one year of Evernotes premium service, which also extends to the rest of Evernotes family of products.
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At left, Yi Lu receives his 2004 award for Outstanding Thesis from Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies Victoria Rodríguez and his thesis supervisor, Shaochen Chen. At right, Mr. Lu receives recognition at convocation from Victoria Rodríguez.
YI LU - Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Lu's thesis, Laser Micro/Nano Patterning, investigates laser-nanoparticle interactions and has a significant impact in the field of nanotechnology and nanomanufacturing. Practical application of his work may lead to future size reductions in small-scale devices for sensors, drug delivery, and microprocessors. Mr. Lu's research has resulted in several journal publications, conference papers, and a book chapter, in addition to a research grant from the National Science Foundation. Mr. Lu is currently a UT doctoral candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Thesis supervisor: Shaochen Chen.


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One of the very first pieces I wrote for this magazine was about comfort plants, a concept based on the idea that plants...
ONE OF THE VERY first pieces I wrote for this magazine was about comfort plants, a concept based on the idea that plants offer nurture and solace on dark days just as surely as macaroni and cheese. In the nearly 10 years since, I've often been reminded that we respond to plants in ways far deeper than the merely visual. Our emotional reaction to plants is as valid a reason to choose them as any recommendation on ease of care, length of bloom or newness to the market.
The trick is figuring out what plants we truly love and why. I've gotten better at this from listening to people enthuse about their favorites. Gardeners are a thoughtful and articulate bunch, and I've learned that memory, grandmothers, feel, fragrance, color and seasonality are all factors in our response to plants. Do we have a memory fragment redolent of pink roses? Does the scent of rosemary evoke a long-ago Mediterranean adventure? Bristly little trees remind me of my older brother, now gone, who loved them so much he kept giving me books about conifers. I recently planted a memorial Japanese cedar in a pot on the balcony, and I feel consoled by a sense of continuation every time I look at it.
Distinguishing between a plant crush and enduring plant love is the challenge. We can be thrilled at the sight of a pink-striped yucca, but do we really want this sword-like beast in our garden? Maybe so, if it brings to mind the desert hike where we first saw such a plant. What's more charming than old-fashioned roses with their scent of cold cream and sweetly crumpled flowers? But you really have to adore them to put up with their tangle, thorns and short bloom span.
If it's the real thing, you'll find them worthwhile, but if not, they're the stuff of serious garden regrets. When is impulse buying truly heart-driven and when is it just impulse buying?
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Perhaps it is like being mature enough to pass up bringing home the puppy or kitten in the window. We're finally able to appreciate darling baby animals without needing to own every one we see. We can modulate our emotional reaction to plants, too, in pursuit of a well-edited garden. Such discipline can lead to a garden that pleases our senses, teases our memories and satisfies our plant lust without looking like a plant collector's paradise run wild.
Now, as we near the solstice and the earth begins its tilt toward spring, is a good moment to consider which plants satisfy over time and which just kick-start the gardening season. All those new, new plants are just waiting to seduce us with their novelty. For a truly gratifying garden, be sure to mix in a generous dose of your own personal comfort plants.
Consider the comfort factor
To create a satisfying garden, consciously recall plants associated with various people and places. Consider what qualities cause you to stroke and sniff plants, and what garden colors, shapes and textures stir your emotions most. Here are some ideas to get you going:
Color: Velvety purple pansies; red hot Crocosmia 'Lucifer'; softly silver artemisia; the intense burgundy blades of Japanese blood grass; the glow of a golden spirit smokebush.
Texture: Silky, fluid mounds of chartreuse Japanese forest grass; furry foxtail blooms of purple fountain grass, softly felted lamb's ears.
Shape: Fat sunflower orbs atop willowy stems; fountains of ornamental grasses, gooseneck loosestrife's curvy flower heads, the pencil-point slim silhouette of Mediterranean cypress, bleeding heart's perfect valentine flowers and lacy foliage.
Shelter: The towering strength of rough-barked cedars, rustling bamboo groves, arbors draped with wisteria vines.
Adventure: Children take great pleasure in searching for less-obvious treasures like winter-white snowdrops, pulmonaria's spotted leaves and tiny blue and pink flowers, carrots growing beneath the soil, vines dripping beans.
Fragrance: Ripe tomatoes, lemon verbena, the crisp scent of witch hazel on a cold winter day, the intoxication of oriental lily perfume, the spicy sweetness of Daphne odora; the rich semisweet scent of chocolate cosmos.
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The EIFFEL initiative is a Support Action (SA) proposed for the 7th Framework Programme (FP7). The EIFFEL SA is all about mobilizing European researchers to discuss and debate on the future of the Internet towards the development of the future networked society. For this purpose, the EIFFEL SA will setup of a pan-European discussion forum and technical think-tank on enabling conflict-free, talented and scientific-oriented discussions around the future of the Internet. It is a non-competitive forum oriented towards technology and interest on building the trajectories for the future network society. Its overall objective is to provide a place for discussing and exchanging ideas and research trajectories on the future of the Internet architecture and governance building as a foundation of the future networked society.
A white paper from the EIFFEL Think-Tank
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This white paper presents the first findings of the group based on its discussions and intends to serve as a stimulus for future actions towards this goal.
EIFFEL: Evolved Internet Future for European Leadership
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A string of brokerage houses on Monday called NR Narayana Murthy's return to Infosys as a positive for the company, but they do not expect a quick turnaround in the fortunes of India's second-largest IT services exporter. Many feel the changed circumstances in the IT world may not make things easy for Murthy despite his vast experience.
Infys 4.0: Murthy back in saddle
Murthy had headed Infosys at a time when the Indian IT industry was going through a boom, till around 2006. Since then, the global economic meltdown had cut into IT spends the world over, and even tier-I clients cut down on their discretionary spends besides demanding price discounts something that Murthy never had to deal with.
BNP Paribas in its note on Monday said, We believe investors are likely to see the step as reassuring given the recent volatile results, and the stock could react positively, at least in the near term. But we note the jury is still is out on whether Murthys return will be able to address Infosyss growth and margin challenges, which we believe are further complicated by the proposed immigration reforms in the US.
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In his second coming, Murthy is believed to be interested in expanding his US and Europe teams soon while also taking direct control of the company's M&A team. He has already told his immediate team members at Infosys to become a more client-facing entity.
Ray Wang, CEO of US-based research house Constellation Research, said, On the one hand, NRN left his mark on many of his key disciples who have been in charge. On the other hand, the conditions have changed so much in the industry that one may wonder if one man can bring around the changes required to turn the tide. Infosys shareholders hope for a Steve Jobs-esque miracle. Yet, the odds are low based on history.
Barclays was more specific in their Monday note. While the focus of the company should remain on longer term growth, we hope that it also focuses on a few steps with quicker returns, which include communication strategy, CEO succession, cash management and cost control. The current CEO SD Shibulal's term will end in 2015.
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Benefits of Tulsi Leaves
Hi everybody…
Today I am going to talk about a well known and easily available herb – 'Tulsi'.
Tulsi is a miraculous herb, which is known to heal countless diseases. I am a religious person; we worship tulsi and never consider it a mere plant. I have been offering water to tulsi and eating tulsi leaves since childhood. All thanks to my mom- So Today I will be telling you about so many diseases which can be healed by taking tulsi leaves.
First of all I would like to tell you tulsi comes in two forms- one with green leaves and one with dark greenish black leaves. The latter one is known as 'shyama tulsi' known for its property of clarifying skin.
Few diseases in which tulsi works as a medicine:
Benefits of Tulsi Leaves for Skin problems:
a. People suffering from vitiligo or disease where you have white patches on skin: having 'shyama tulsi' daily has cured many with such disease. We had a maid with this disease few years back and mom used to give her tulsi leaves daily. You would not believe she got 60% of the patches cured with it and was very thankful for the same.
b. Skin fungal infections known as 'daad-khaj' can be treated by applying paste of tulsi leaves churned with lemon juice.
Benefits of Tulsi Leaves for developing a sharp mind:
Have 5-7 leaves of tulsi with water in the morning while you are empty stomach. My mom used to give me and she asked me to chew it properly and then gulp down. (that is reason I am so intelligent you see )
Benefits of Tulsi Leaves in Fatness and laziness:
Having tulsi leaves with fresh home-made curd helps in lowering down excessive weight. This also fights laziness and fills up your energy levels and also helps in new blood cells formation.
Benefits of Tusli Leaves for vPeople those who experience frequent vomiting:
Have mixture of ginger juice, juice from tulsi leaves and honey together. It will benefit you.
Benefits of Tulsi Leaves for facial skin:
Rub dried leaves of tulsi just as you rub some powder on your face. This will improve your facial skin in many many ways. (Remember many face washes have tulsi as the main ingredient).
Benefits of Tulsi Leaves in Malaria:
Boil black pepper, tulsi leaves and jaggery together to make a 'kaada' or thick liquid out of it. Add lemon drops in it. Drink this hot liquid after every 2-3 hours. Cover yourself with a blanket and sleep. You will really feel better.
Benefits of Tusli Leaves in Labor pains:
Tying the roots of the tulsi plant at the back of the pregnant lady decreases the labor pains and delivery becomes easy. Drinking the juice of tulsi leaves also decreases labor pains.
• Benefits of Tusli Leaves for children:
Some children experience loose motions at the time of tooth eruption, give them a mixture of pomegranate juice and powder of dried tulsi leaves- they will feel better.
• Benefits of Tulsi Leaves for treating Hair fall/grey hair:
Soak dried tulsi leaves powder and amla powder in water overnight. In the morning strain that water and wash your hair with it. This will prevent hair fall as well as greying of hair.
• Benefits of Tulsi Leaves in CANCER:
Mix 10 grams of juice of tulsi leaves (you will have this with around 30 tulsi leaves) in 20-30 grams fresh curd/ 2-3 spoons of original honey. Have this daily. Believe me; this cures cancer if taken religiously.
• Benefits of Tusli Leaves In case of burns:
Boil mixture of tulsi juice and coconut oil, allow it to cool down and then apply on the burnt skin. This will help in fast relief from blisters and wounds.
• One universal way of treating many diseases:
Grind 25-30 of tulsi leaves and add 5-10 grams of fresh homemade curd/5-7 grams of original honey to it. Having this mixture continuously for 40 days treats cold, cough, gout problem, kidney stone, vitiligo(white patches of skin), fatness, low energy with advancing age, continuous loose motions, acidity, low digestion or mand-agni (as told in ayurveda), head ache(even of long duration), blood pressure problems (low or high), heart problems, breathing problems, wrinkles and even cancer.
People who experience accumulation of excessive heat in the body should not take tulsi in summers as tulsi is also hot in character.
Do not take milk 2 hours before or after having tulsi.
Do not pluck tulsi leaves after sunset. Pluck them only after sunrise the next day.
Whenever you take anything as a medicine, believe that it will cure you and do not doubt the same. Your positive belief in the medicine will itself cure half of the disease.
Take care!
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Cannibalism, cancer, racial issues and pedophilia are just a few of the taboos addressed in the Danish TV series "Klown." The irreverent comedy originally aired from 2005-2009 and attracted a cult following, spawning an award-winning 2010 feature film of the same name that was one of Denmark's top-grossing films. Drafthouse Films, who released the feature version of "Klown" in U.S. theaters last year, announced today that it has picked up the North American acquisition rights to the hit series. Audiences now have the opportunity to watch the entire 60-episode show exclusively on Hulu and Hulu Plus beginning today and through digital download packages direct from www.klown.tv starting on July 23.
"Klown," which has earned comparisons to "Curb Your Enthusiasm," follows two friends, played by comedians Frank Hvam and Casper Christensen as exaggerated version of themselves, as they embark on various daily misadventures and debauched scenarios. The series was produced by Lars von Trier's Zentropa, and the filmmaker (no stranger to provocation himself) wrote an episode for "Klown" entitled "It's A Jungle Down There."
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"No subject is too taboo for this incredibly hilarious and utterly fearless series," said Drafthouse Films' Creative Director Evan Husney, "and ever since we released the feature 'Klown' last summer, the demand for the original TV series has been high. We couldn't be more excited to drop more of Frank and Casper's bar-raising hilarity on unsuspecting American audiences."
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Archive for August 2011
Make grey while the sun shines
At hyperalergenic, there's a brief discussion about how grey can achieve optical effects that other colours cannot. And check out the commentary and pictures of work by Julie Shapiro and Stephanie McMahon. In the two paintings shown there, each quite different to the other, they both make use of grey to enliven the other colours.
Thinking of the use of grey in painting, I was reminded of a visit I made to The Hepworth, Wakefield where I saw that wonderful Winifred Nicholson painting.
Grey used here, elicits a muted sensation in the viewer. (I continue to be amazed that a painting can alter ones 'emotional' state so easily). The grey seems to mediate the contrast of the blue square and the yellow figure-eight shape at the top left, that I tend to read as a sun. In a way it is a very powerful painting. Slowing me down and provoking stillness takes a certain kind of power. And in another sense, it's the opposite of powerful: unassuming, careful, tentative even.
Then I remembered a grey painting I saw by Mali Morris, entitled Marvell's Mower,
quite different in its character than Nicholson's Quarante Huit Quai d'Auteuil, though it shares the main circle motif on a grey ground,grey on grey, and something of the blue/yellow contrast. (It's likely that this 'grey' is in fact black and yellow). It is darker, and bolder, and the central circle shape looks as though it is moving, at speed, and then not. There's more enjoyment of the paint, and the process of painting, in the Morris. It is almost as if Marvell's Mower has action frozen in reflection, whereas Quarante Huit Quai d'Auteuil is entirely reflective
In both paintings grey is definitely a colour, not the kind of grey you get on a cloudy day, but the luminescent grey that you might see only when the sun is shining.
A Reflection of the Synthetic – Freddy Chandra (via )
what is it about this site Visual Discrepancies that I like so much? Well the interviews are great, and the art is wonderful
but whenever I come across the name Margaret Thatcher, as I did on this post, I shudder. I remember the miners strike, the selling off of supposedly socialised assets to private investors, the poll tax, etc. etc. etc.
Over the pond there's a Margaret Thatcher I can like a lot more. The Margaret Thatcher Project mentioned in the reblog is a gallery, you can check it out here.
The straight line
In a recent blog post at ABSTRACTION, Monk asks what the straight line (i.e. made with the aid of a ruler or masking tape as is the practice in 'hard edge abstraction') communicates. The criticism contained in the question becomes clear:
The simplicity is tempting, the lack of personal exposure comforting, the boundaries certain and readable, the invention of form and colour programmable and the overall appearance decorative but the grit is missing.
My own attraction to the line (not really hard edge, but they start out marked with ruler and pencil) is its potential for pattern making, I am particularly keen on the lines that are made up from the edges of other shapes, forming subjective borders, they are only there by the reading. The diagonal line in the image below is an example. I prefer those lines to the 'certain and readable' ones.
I also have a 'literary' attraction to the simple line, or stripe (with absolutely no necessity for it to be ruled or taped), contained in my oft repeated quote from Gregory Bateson
What pattern connects (us)?… lines of symmetry… erupting into pattern after pattern… a million lines of colour… a million lines, never precisely repeating: the pattern which connects.
Nevertheless, Monk makes a good point, especially in the suggestion that the grit is absent in the straight line. Sometimes, hard-edge just isn't as edgy as soft edge! Here's a failed project I was working on
I was attempting to make a pair, the second painting made from the way the paint ran off the first. It's awful and I abandoned it. But look how much more easily we seem to understand the straight line, as opposed to the more chaotic ones, which are somehow more risky, and more difficult to think of as ever approaching decoration.
And, isn't there something else that's questionable about the straight line? Doesn't it seem to communicate authority, control, or power, whereas the hand-drawn line has something more human, more vulnerable about it? "Our love is not a victory march, it's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah" – Leonard Cohen.
the painting blogosphere
Nice to get featured at Painters table, the magazine of the painting blogosphere.
It is a wonderful site, pulling together lots that is going on at painting blogs worldwide, so it can be seen all in one place. It is easy to get lost in that blogosphere, following the links could serve as a full time avocation.
Looking forward to this show
I am very much looking forward to this show at Tarpey Gallery, Castle Donnington
I read somewhere a comment by Ruth Solomons to the effect that the work reflects a trend in painting towards honesty and beauty as opposed to showmanship, trickery and illusion. I liked those ideas, though I am not sure I know what they mean. I am looking forward to finding out!


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Moist Sweet Potato Biscuits Recipe
Moist and sweet, these biscuits are a delightful addition to any holiday meal— even breakfast. They don't need butter...but they'll taste even better when you spread some on.
- 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1-1/2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (prepared without milk and butter)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. In another bowl, combine sweet potatoes, butter, sugar and milk; add to flour mixture and mix well.
- 2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter; place on greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: about 1-1/2 dozen.
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1 serving (1 each) equals 184 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 287 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.
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