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PITTSBURGH (AP) - An ongoing U.S. Environmental Protection Agency study on natural gas drilling and its potential for groundwater contamination has gotten tentative praise so far from both industry and environmental groups.
Glenn Paulson, the EPA's science adviser, describes the project as "one of the most aggressive public outreach programs in EPA history."
The final report won't come out until late 2014. But a 275-page progress report was released in December and, for all its details, shows that the EPA doesn't plan to address one contentious issue - how often drinking water contamination might occur.
Congress ordered the EPA to study the potential effects of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, which entails blasting a mixture of water, sand and hazardous chemicals at underground shale to release the gas or oil captured in the rock.
As a gas rush surged in parts of the Marcellus Shale region that underlies Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and West Virginia concerns arose for the watershed that provides drinking water for 17 million people from Philadelphia to New York City.
For the study, the EPA is talking to experts from the industry, the environmental community, and universities. It's conducting its own research and using federal supercomputers to analyze the possibility of contamination.
In the report, the EPA describes what it is and isn't studying. The agency also indicates its final report won't provide a measurement of the likelihood of contamination - for example, once every 100,000 wells or once every 1,000.
The industry and many federal and state officials say fracking is safe when done properly, but environmental groups and some scientists contend the risk of contamination is too great.
Earthworks, an environmental group based in Washington, said it welcomes the EPA study but has concerns with plans not to include some probability of groundwater contamination in the final report.
The EPA had planned to do both computer simulations of water contamination and actual field tests at drilling sites. But the agency hasn't found a drilling company to partner with to test groundwater around a drilling site. That leaves the computer simulations. But the EPA said those won't be able to address the likelihood of contamination "occurring during actual field operations."
The American Petroleum Institute, an industry lobby based in Washington, said in a statement that the progress report "is just the first step in a multi-year research study."
"More collaboration, continued transparency and stakeholder involvement are essential elements for any scientifically sound study, and we hope that the rest of this process remains open and any data released has the necessary context," API policy adviser Stephanie Meadows said.
Despite its concerns, Earthworks described the EPA study as a positive step.
"It represents a step towards EPA's first real scientific inquiry into the safety of fracking," the group said.


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I'm surprised/hope this question isn't addressed in a sticky.
I can devote 3 nonconsecutive mornings a week to bicycling. My goal is stronger legs/go faster.
How am I supposed to vary the training intensity/lenth? Do I do my max everyday or go 100%,80%,50%?
Is it still ok to work legs at gym (squats) while doing this or will that lead to overtraining?

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Out of her Guelph, Ontario home in Canada, Swatman operates Edge-Ability, a home-based business that helps persons with disabilities overcome obstacles—in their career aspirations and in their lives. She teaches others how to use computers, learn Braille, find resources and identify possible careers. Swatman recognizes that technology can play a key role.
A picture of progress.
"For many people, technology is giving back our lives," says Swatman. She credits the increase in connectivity, by which people can work from their homes and still be linked to the office, as part of this transformation. She explains that many offices, particularly those built years ago, simply can't be adapted to accommodate disabled employees. She sees hope in telecommuting. "Businesses can't always afford to accommodate disabled persons in their offices, but they can accommodate their ability to work remotely."
Rogers Cablesystems, in Toronto, has gone full-out to accommodate persons with disabilities. Its inbound call center, which receives many customer inquiries each day, was designed from scratch to be fully accessible. Throughout the design process, management sought feedback from employees with special needs. Textured tile around the perimeter of the work area helps those without vision identify the dimensions of the room. Adjacent walls are painted in contrasting tones, for those with limited vision. Adjustable desks, two-lane aisles and hydraulic lifts are designed to ease access for those in wheelchairs. These are just a few of the center's features.
"Having a mandate to remove barriers is simply good business practice," explains Joan Simkins, manager, public relations for Rogers. "It opens up the doors to get the best people to work for us."
Reg Sullivan, team manager of the center, who is himself visually impaired, credits Rogers' proactive approach. By providing the necessary tools for those with special needs, disabilities become invisible, and the company can promote on the basis of ability, he explains.
Sullivan uses a speech synthesizer, which works with software to translate print on screen into sound files that a visually-impaired person can hear. Many speech-synthesis systems work with a variety of mainstream software packages, and can be configured to individual users. Sullivan's system costs approximately $1,500.
Who's passing the buck?
An interesting irony is that in today's increasingly high-tech world, where many fear their jobs will be replaced by automation, others are finding technology may be giving them a new chance. Swatman is optimistic that progress is being made. However, she feels that government, industry and support groups all have a long way to go.
"It seems like we're 50 years behind in a lot of ways. Because of inadequate funding, many disability groups don't have access to the business world. The technology is available, but everyone feels that buying it and putting it in place is someone else's responsibility," she says.
Sullivan suggests part of the education process is the responsibility of the person with special needs. "As a disabled person, I need to be able to present and justify ideas and expenses the same as anyone else."
At last count, Edge-Ability's Swatman identified 350 companies in North America that manufacture various specialty equipment. A wide range of hardware and software is available for the computer user which addresses the needs for a variety of disabilities. Some examples:
- For the hearing impaired: speech amplification devices in specially made telephones, flashing lights (in place of ringers) and vibrating beepers.
- For the mobility impaired (such as those who are unable to use their arms): hands-free, infrared pointing devices consisting of a receiver, a reflector, and software that can be used in place of a keyboard.
- For the visually impaired: special monitors, speech synthesizers and electronic Braille devices.
With so many companies manufacturing products for persons with disabilities, what leads Swatman and others to say that businesses aren't doing enough?
April Kerr, director of enTech, a Louisville, Kentucky-based resource center for assistive technology, says part of the problem is that many employers feel they can't afford to accommodate disabled persons. "There's a lot of misconception that the costs of the technology are very high," explains Kerr. "While in some cases this may be true, often all that's required is a minor modification [to existing equipment]."
Accommodations can be simple and low cost.
Kerr explains that for some employees, a simple adjustment to the height of a table, or the purchase of inexpensive voice-synthesis hardware and software, can make all the difference.
Swatman agrees. She says Microsoft is among the leaders in adapting its software to accommodate many disabled persons. Microsoft has built several features into its Windows 95™ operating system, based on research conducted with users, organizations representing people with disabilities, workers in rehabilitation and other vendors who create products for this market. Many of these features might be invisible to the average user, but for those who need them, they're very valuable. For example, persons with limited vision can adjust the sizes of window titles, scroll bars, borders, menu text, icons and other elements.
For hearing impaired users, Windows can send a visual cue, such as a blinking title bar or screen flash, whenever the system makes a sound. This allows users to see messages they might not have heard. More details about Microsoft's accessibility commitment can be found on the company's web site on the Internet.
Such advances bring much hope for the disabled worker and those accommodating them on the job. Ask Deborah Meehan, manager of corporate relations for the Computer Technologies Program based in Berkeley, California. The Computer Technologies Program, she says, trains the disabled for careers in the communication technology field. Meehan emphasizes the costs for assistive technology should be viewed the same way as any other investment in employee performance. "Most companies already make significant investments in their employees, whether for training or for tools. Providing the technology to enhance a disabled employee's performance also should be considered a wise investment, she says."
While Kerr believes it's important to create opportunities for employees with disabilities to enter the workforce, she says it's equally important to accommodate those who already are employed and who become disabled. The problem, she says, is that few companies understand what resources are available. "I would never suggest that companies are trying to drive disabled persons out of the workforce," says Kerr. "Businesses just don't know where the solutions are. Organizations such as ours need to work harder to help employers see the possibilities."
Technology can level the playing field.
Advances in voice recognition and playback technology may change the way we all interact with our computers. The keyboard and mouse may become redundant, to be replaced with voice-activated functions. When this transformation is complete, those with limited motion capabilities will be able to perform identical functions to those with stronger motor skills. Meehan says this will benefit all employees. "Many of the advances that benefit persons with disabilities may ultimately be of value to broader employee populations, by helping to prevent injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome," explains Meehan.
Legislation also is promoting greater awareness and progress. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known physical or mental disabilities. One element in this accommodation is the provision of assistive technology.
Meehan believes that it's too early to tell what long-term impact the ADA will have on the landscape of the workforce, but she thinks it at least creates a greater "moral imperative" for employers.
Where do we go from here? Kerr feels progress is being made, but we all have additional steps to take. "We need to be further along in understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act, the technology and the resources available."
According to Meehan, "Human resources professionals don't have to become experts in assistive technology. They just need to know how to find the resources." For starters, she advises contacting three California-based groups: The Center for Accessible Technology (510/841-3224), Berkeley; The Sensory Access Foundation (415/ 329-0430), Palo Alto; or Voice Recognition Systems (408/847-2874), Morgan Hill.
Rogers' Sullivan suggests that human resources professionals, and all of management, need to look at their staff needs, and obtain participation from those with special needs. As well, he suggests people should visit trade shows and benchmark with companies that have made strides in accessibility. Says Sullivan, "When people see how productive a disabled person can be, it's often a real eye-opener."
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UU Colleges Against Cancer to sponsor Relay for Life
URBANA, Ohio (April 8, 2013) – For the ninth year, Urbana University's Colleges Against Cancer student organization will host a RELAY FOR LIFE on Friday, April 12 from 4:00 p.m. to midnight to raise money for the Champaign County Relay for the American Cancer Society. The RELAY kicks off in front of the UU Student Center with a Survivor Lap around the quad. Any survivor, family members, and friends are invited to participate in this opening lap. Following the Survivor Lap, the Team Laps will begin.
Throughout the afternoon and evening, a variety of spirit games and activities will help to encourage the walkers. At 7 p.m., the Knights of Praise Bands will perform. A special "Bumbalough's Bonusland" game of math trivia and wacky facts will begin at 10:30 p.m., in tribute to Kathy Bumbalough, a UU faculty member who recently died.
The public is invited and encouraged to come and participate in all of the RELAY FOR LIFE activities sponsored by faculty, staff, and student teams. There will be music, games, contests, food, and beverages. At 10 p.m. a Pinwheel Remembrance Garden will be "planted" in the campus quad to remember those lost to cancer, support those fighting cancer, and rejoice with those who have fought the disease and won! Each Pinwheel is a minimum $5 donation to the American Cancer Society. One need not be present for the Pinwheel Ceremony; all Pinwheels purchased will list a loved one's name and be "planted". Pinwheels may be purchased throughout the Relay.
The weather may not be perfect, but it will remind us all that those who have been affected by cancer have had to endure so much more.
For more information, contact Kelly Evans- Wilson, director, academic services, Center for Adult and Professional Studies at 937-652-6726.


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It's Monday - Mommy Needs a DrinkMolly Thornberg
It's Monday, and though my job has me in the comforts of my home – it's dreary outside and the toddlers are on a rampage.
- The granola I fed the boys for lunch became floor decorations. Granola is NOT fun to walk on, in case you are wondering.
- Everything on top of my bathroom counter was thrown into the bathtub. Fortunately, the chaos was stopped in the knick of time before they turned the water on.
- Fighting? When did this begin? Apparently a stack of cups means 1 toddler gets them all. Oh please let this not be a new trend.
- The toilet was cleaned, by the boys of course -which means our powder room floor is sopping wet.
What I don't get? It's 1:15pm and I have been within 20 feet of them as these things happen! Should I cage them in with baby gates? They will surely just jump them. I did try moving and confining them to the playroom which Izaiah felt the need to rip up a book.
It's dreary outside. I need a drink and then a long nap. Can someone make that happen?
How's YOUR Monday?
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Dermacia Breathable Foundations and Skincare Treated Country Music's Biggest Stars at the ACMAs
Country music's biggest night not only honored the industry's biggest names, but also provided the stars with flawless skin.? Dermacia Breathable Foundations and Skincare was on hand to give out their amazing products to presenters, nominees and winners of the 2007 Academy of County Music Awards.?
Among other products offered in the gift lounge, Dermacia had their newest line of make up available.? Their New Class line incorporates a breakthrough technology that uses a patented gel mesh delivering oxygen directly to the skin.? Creating the production of collagen and elastin, New Class mimics the work that's usually left up to human skin cells. Containing vitamins A, C and E, Dermacia products are water-resistant, translucent and contain SPF 15.? It is scientifically proven that skin actually breathes harder with Dermacia.
Stars spotted picking up their very own Dermacia products at the Country Music Awards were:
Melissa, Carrie Underwood's makeup artist, stopped by Dermacia's booth and LOVED the Dermacia Foundations and Skincare.? She has used the makeup in the past but was excited to use it on Carrie for the show, as well as on Rascal Flatts – both big winners of the evening!
Chris Young (Top New Male Vocal Nominee) snagged the Dermacia Serum to revitalize his skin with all of his traveling.? He also grabbed some Foundations to give to his makeup artist!
Eddie Montgomery (Montgomery Gentry) counts on his wife to find make up. Cynthia, Dermacia's makeup artist, showed him how to use the Foundations to make his baby blues stand out.
Miranda Lambert (Top Female Vocalist Winner) admits to tanning, but doesn't let her face hit the sun.? The Dermacia staff matched her skin with a mixture of BEIGE and HONEY to give her that sun-kissed glow.? Miranda loved the breath ability of the makeup, perfect for when she is performing under the hot stage lights.
Taylor Swift (Top New Female Vocal Nominee) stopped by Dermacia's booth and was intrigued by the unique technology of Dermacia's Foundation and Skincare.? She snagged some fabulous shades for her makeup artist.
George Strait (Winner for Song of the Year) loves that healthy tan glow; he scored Foundations in HONEY and TAWNY!? He also loved the SPF factor.
Sara Evans (Top Female Vocal Nominee) confessed to being a sun worshipper with a green thumb, although she tries to keep the sun out of her face when she's outside.? She promised to start wearing Dermacia Foundations from the neck up when outdoors with her kids or gardening.?
Vince Gil picked up foundations and skincare for he and his wife.
Gabrielle Reese (presenter) shared her beauty secrets with the Dermacia team, "Good SPF, lots of water and low-stress…"? We added Dermacia's Skincare and Foundation to her regimen; she was very excited to give it a try!
Emma Roberts (presenter) stopped by the Dermacia Talent Lounge and snagged tons of goodies!
Tracy Lawrence (presenter) took Dermacia Foundations to give to his makeup artist, and is adding the skincare to his personal routine.
Kelly Pickler tried Dermacia's Foundation and said it solved her problem of always looking tired on the road with it's flawless finish.? She loved the SPF factor because she is a guilty tanner.
Eric Szmanda relies on his makeup artist for his looks and was going to pass the Dermacia product onto her.? He snagged the skincare products and especially loved the Toner for a smooth after-shave.
Donnie Van Zant was happy to hear Dermacia Foundations are sweat-proof for when he performs!
Gary Dourdan (presenter and CSI star) admitted to wearing makeup on a daily basis and was so happy to find one that won't clog is pores.? He grabbed a few Foundations to bring to the set of CSI and for his makeup artist!
Michelle Branch and Jessica from The Wreckers (Top Vocal Duo Nominee) stopped by the Dermacia Official Talent Lounge and grabbed lots of loot!
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Head of Digital
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- Camden Town, London
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- £50,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience
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- 18 Oct 2013
- Closes
- 18 Nov 2013
- Industry
- Charities, Health, Health, Health management, Media, Digital Media
- Job Level
- Management
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract
- Permanent
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- Job vacancy
Job Title: Head of Digital
Job Tenure:Permanent
Job Location: Camden, London
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Closing date: Monday, 4 November 2013 (9am)
Interview dates: Wednesday 20th and 22nd November 2013
Diabetes is the fastest growing health threat in the UK. Diabetes UK is the leading UK charity that cares for, connects with, and campaigns on behalf of people affected by and at risk of diabetes.
We need an exceptional candidate to lead our Digital team and to shape and deliver our digital strategy in line with Diabetes UK's ambitious organisational objectives. You will ensure that our digital audiences receive information and support in the most effective and engaging ways across all our digital channels. You will have first class leadership and communications skills and a flair for digital innovation and creativity. You will be proactive in providing technical expertise and guidance to teams across the charity to help them deliver excellent, dynamic content to a range of audiences, and you will also play a key role in supporting our digital fundraising activities.
This position requires a high performer who is able to plan, manage and deliver complex projects. Outcome and impact focused with excellent decision-making skills, you will have strong experience of directing and managing external agencies to deliver high quality digital outputs on time and to budget. Your expertise, skills and entrepreneurial thinking will ensure that our digital activities continue to play a key role in helping us to achieve our organisational goals.
In return, we provide Group Personal Pension scheme, Childcare Voucher scheme, flexi-time working, Life Assurance/Death in Service Benefits, enhanced Annual Leave entitlement and more.
For more information and to apply please visit our website via the button below, and complete our downloadable application form. Select the appropriate vacancy and click 'Apply For Job'. If not registered already you will be required to register on the i-appoint website
Please ensure you address the essential criteria in your application's supporting statement and send your form in good time to reach us by the closing date.
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Akona Collapsing Duffel Dive Bag with Protective Regulator Bag Review – $49.95 – Scuba Gear Customer Reviews
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The Akona bag has made carrying my gear around so much easier. It can hold my BCD, fins, mask, snorkel and wetsuit without an issue. The regulator pocket is very secure. And, it dries easily and uses very little room when stored. I recommend this bag to anyone.


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+ Four years after its 2007 release, an alternative version of Britney Spears' "Gimme More" music video has been released. Britney still plays a pole dancer, but this time there's a cat in the video! (Breathe Heavy)
+ After reports surfaced about Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez crashing a wedding in Malibu, now we have the video to prove it. Confirmed: It was definitely them, and they were definitely crashing.(Just Jared Jr.)
+ Rapper Ja Rule has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for failing to file tax returns with the IRS. This sentence will run concurrent with his existing sentence for attempted gun possession. (MTV News)
+ Two of Rihanna's fans somehow got the "Only Girl (In The World)" in the middle of their marriage proposal during a recent backstage meet and greet. Her surprised face might just trump Taylor Swift's. (Celebuzz)
+ Even though there's been tons of talk of her playing a younger Charlotte from Sex And The City, Selena Gomez doesn't know anything about it. "It was very sweet, but there is nothing official and I've never even been approached or anything." Plus, we think she's busy with her 5,000 other jobs. (ONTD)


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Selecting a Device
With three cochlear implant companies manufacturing reliable devices, flexibility exists among the available technology to make the "best" choice for each and every patient. We at UNC Healthcare work equally with all three cochlear implant devices and are equipped to service and program implant technology from all 3 companies; Cochlear Corporation, MED-EL Corporation, and Advanced Bionics Corporation.
The ultimate decision-making process includes the collaboration of the patient's desires as well as those of the implant team (physician, audiologist, family). The discussion process most often centers around the following key points:
- Device performance and integrity: All 3 implant manufacturers have a long-standing history of building and creating reliable speech processors that offer strong patient performance.
- Current Technological Advances: Manufacturers in a competitive market are always seeking to improve on existing implant technology so as to offer new options to the patient and better serve the "implant customer." With most advances, newer, sleeker, and more efficient processing units become available. The upgrade process is understood and supported by the companies and well as the insurance providers.
- Patient Preference: We encourage patients to obtain literature from all the implant manufacturers as well as visit the company websites online to gain more information about device technology, before engaging in the selection process. Visiting with other implant recipients can also provide helpful insight to a potential recipient.
- Ease of Use: Many patients suffer from other health conditions that may complicate the use of certain implant technology. Limited vision and dexterity problems are just a few of the issues that may need to be considered when choosing an appropriate implant system. Both behind the ear (BTE) style devices as well as body-worn controllers for speech processors are among the available options from which a patient can ultimately choose. Demo models of all cochlear implant devices are available in the clinic for patients to evaluate for overall fit and comfort. There are viable options for everyone.
- Abnormal Cochlear or External Ear Anatomy: Abnormal cochlear anatomy can be easily visualized and noted by the implant physician at the onset of the evaluation via the CT scan. The physician may have advice and valuable input about a specific "internal" receiver, which may work best with the patient's anatomy. In the end, this will likely influence the external wearing options for the patient. Similarly, some patients may have smaller external ears and be unable to support a behind the ear (ear level) speech processor, due to the weight and size of the device. Demo models of all cochlear implant devices are available in the clinic for patients to evaluate for overall fit and comfort.
- "Bells and Whistles:" The term "bells and whistles" typically applies to hearing aids; however, we also use this terminology to discuss the added features available on external cochlear implant processors. Such features include, directional microphones, T-coil compatibility, "splash-proof" status, FM compatibility, multiple program memories for various listening conditions, rechargeable battery options, and multiple wearing configurations. Please discuss all your personal needs with the audiologist so as to find best implant system for to meet the demands of your lifestyle.


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Note that molecular dynamics here refers to computer simulations. Sites submitted are encouraged to be educational as the category is one for tutorials; for beginners who know absolutely nothing about the field of molecular dynamics. Specific molecular dynamics tutorials are also welcome, e.g. parallel molecular dynamics tutorials, etc.Molecular dynamics here deals with computer simulations that model atomic systems through Newtonian mechanics.
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Established in March 2012, Cennergi is a 50:50 joint venture formed between Exxaro, the second largest producer of coal in South Africa, and Tata Power, India's largest integrated power company. Cennergi was created to capitalise on the multiple opportunities available to independent power producers (IPP) to serve the expanding energy markets in southern Africa.
Cennergi, based in South Africa, will focus on the development, ownership, operation, maintenance, acquisition and management of electricity generation assets in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. The initial project pipeline focuses on renewable energy projects in South Africa and Cennergi's strategy is to create a balanced portfolio of generation assets.


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Iowa State and Stanford are the only two program to have both their volleyball team and womens basketball in the elite 8
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Newton replaces Griffin at BAC tipoff luncheon
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will replace Robert Griffin III as the guest speaker at the Big Atlantic Classic tipoff luncheon Sunday in Beckley, according to a report in the Register-Herald.
Doctors decided the Washington Redskins' quarterback should not attend due to his recent knee surgery and possible complications that could arise during travel to the speaking engagement.
Newton won the Heisman Trophy and a national championship at Auburn in 2010. In two NFL seasons, he has thrown for 7,920 yards and 40 touchdowns in addition to rushing for nearly 1,500 yards.
The luncheon will begin at 12:30 p.m. with Newton's portion of the program scheduled for 1:30 at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center.


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Co-Chair, Securities Litigation & White Collar Defense
Rich Strassberg, co-chair of Goodwin Procter's Securities Litigation & White Collar Defense Group, chair of its White Collar Crime & Government Investigations Practice and a member of the firm's Executive Committee, specializes in white collar criminal defense, SEC enforcement proceedings, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") compliance and investigations, corporate internal investigations, and complex business and financial litigation. Under Mr. Strassberg's leadership, Law360 recognized the Goodwin Procter White Collar Crime and Government Investigations Practice as being one of the top five white collar practices in the United States.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Strassberg was the Chief of the Major Crimes Unit in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, responsible for supervising approximately 25 Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the prosecution of white collar criminal cases.[[Read More Delimiter]]
Mr. Strassberg is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in America. He has twice been recognized by The American Lawyer as "Litigator of the Week" as a result of his securing extraordinary victories in some of the most closely followed white collar cases in the country, including the first ever insider trading case involving credit derivatives, the criminal accounting fraud case involving Bristol-Myers Squibb, and the KPMG criminal tax shelter case.
In 2015, Chambers USA again ranked Mr. Strassberg in Band One for New York-based white collar defense lawyers, noting that market sources say, "[he] is a top-tier criminal defense lawyer…and his combination of tremendous insight and dogged tenacity sets him apart from others." Clients noted that he displays "an incredible combination of intelligence and approachability, and has a knack for taking complicated issues and making them understandable." Chambers also named Mr. Strassberg a "Recognized Practitioner" in the National: Trial Lawyers section. For several years he has been rated as being among the Top 100 lawyers in New York by New York Super Lawyers and is regularly included in The Best Lawyers in America and other surveys of the top white collar litigators in the country.
Mr. Strassberg is also recognized by his peers as being one of the finest white collar attorneys in the market, twice being cited in Law 360 by white collar partners at other firms as being the white collar lawyer that impressed them, or that they most feared to go up against in court.
Mr. Strassberg represents individuals and entities in almost all the major white collar cases that have occurred over the last several years. He has recently represented:
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Among certain of Mr. Strassberg's other past cases are:
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In addition to his work in the white collar and regulatory arenas, Mr. Strassberg represents clients in complex civil litigation, including representations involving securities class action defense, minority shareholder rights, trade secrets, ERISA class action defense, health care and insurance litigation, and commercial disputes. Civil cases include:
Mr. Strassberg has been recognized as being among the Top 100 lawyers in New York by New York Super Lawyers and has been consistently recognized over the past 10 years in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business as being one of the top white collar litigators in New York. He was also honored by inclusion in U.S. News-Best Lawyers, and is listed in Global Investigations Review 100, a guide to the world's leading firms for corporate investigations .
In 2005, Mr. Strassberg was selected to present the Fifth Annual Korn Lecture at Cornell Law School. In 2004, he received the Burton Award for Legal Achievement, which recognizes excellence in legal scholarship. Mr. Strassberg was honored for authoring "Is Selective Waiver of Privilege Viable?" which appeared in The New York Law Journal.
Mr. Strassberg was a recipient of the 2001 Executive Office of the U.S. Attorneys Director's Award for Superior Performance as an AUSA. He also received the National Award for Prosecutorial Excellence from the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association in connection his successful prosecution of a $40 million Medicare fraud and numerous other awards and commendations for his work on various prosecutions. He is listed as one of the world's leading white collar crime lawyers by Euromoney's Expert Guides: White Collar Crime Lawyers.
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As Chief of the Major Crimes Unit in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, Mr. Strassberg was responsible for supervising approximately 25 Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the prosecution of white collar criminal cases, including corporate crimes, financial institution fraud, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act cases, money laundering, computer and internet crimes, intellectual property crimes, health care fraud, tax fraud, bankruptcy fraud, environmental crimes, and mail and wire frauds.
Prior to becoming the Chief of Major Crimes, he was a member of the Southern District of New York Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force, responsible for prosecuting some of the largest securities fraud cases in the country. Throughout his tenure as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, Mr. Strassberg personally handled all phases of the criminal prosecution of cases involving violations of the securities, anti-fraud, bankruptcy, tax, narcotics, money laundering and involuntary servitude laws, from investigation through trial and appeal, including the successful trial of multiple complex financial and securities frauds.
Mr. Strassberg is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a member of the Board of Directors of the New York Lawyers for the Public Interest. He is a member of the Federal Bar Council and holds the position of Master in the Federal Bar Council Inn of Court Program. Mr. Strassberg is also a member of the New York Council of Defense Lawyers, the New York City Bar Association and the ABA's Criminal Justice Section. He has taught as an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School and at Brooklyn Law School, and has served as a guest lecturer at Harvard Law School and NYU Law School.
While a federal prosecutor, Mr. Strassberg served as a member of the Attorney General's Advisory Committee – Subcommittee on Health Care Fraud and as the Health Care Fraud Coordinator for the Southern District of New York, U.S. Attorney's Office. He served as the Chairperson of the Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Fraud Task Force, as a member of the National Bankruptcy Fraud Working Group and as a U.S. Delegate to China as part of the State Department's Intellectual Property Enforcement Exchange Program.
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...although its members would be the first to say all praise should be directed to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Actually, what they accomplished was to make a few changes to this community's Holy Week services this year.
Instead of a single Good Friday service, with a crowd that's been growing smaller and fewer churches participating, the 2014 celebration consists of five different short services (Monday through Friday) featuring different speakers each day, starting at noon.
So far, Deacon Russ Duggins from St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Pastor Greg Traylor from First Baptist Church have provided thought-provoking messages on the last week, and incredible sacrifice, of Jesus on Earth.
The 20-minute worship experience has been followed by a light lunch (provided by five local churches), beginning at 12:30, hosted at a central location downtown (First United Methodist Church), so attendees are able to return to work by 1 p.m.
A freewill offering has been collected each day to benefit the Beeville Vineyard's ministry to those most in need of assistance.
The turnout has been encouraging, involving almost a hundred Christians from several denominations, as has been the fellowship afterward, with conversation and laughter around the tables.
"We are one in the Spirit; we are one in the Lord" comes to mind.
As Father Clayton Elder from St. Philip's Episcopal Church (who is scheduled to bring the message Wednesday) said, "We feel this is one way to get more people and more churches involved in our community. It's a new thing for a new day."
Whether or not one attends any of the remaining Ministerial Alliance services, we would encourage everyone to sample the Holy Week offerings at one of the numerous houses of worship; a Good Friday remembrance, an Easter sunrise service or a night Mass.
If only more adults would regularly bring their children and grandchildren to church, giving them a solid foundation of love for God and other people and respect for life, perhaps this world would not be in its current deplorable condition.


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oOoOO is set to support Mount Kimbie on their upcoming UK tour.
A genre (and name) born by the internet, 'witch house' faced a backlash before it had even begun. Yet many of the artists tarnished with this term have evolved past those preconceptions, producing some stellar work in the process.
With his dense textures and codeine slow beats, oOoOO was responsible to many for defining what 'witch house' does / did.
But the producer is too individual, too idiosyncratic to remain stuck in one position forever. New album 'Without Your Love' is out now, and the Stateside producer breezed into the UK for a handful of live shows.
Set to return later this year, the beatsmith has agreed to support Mount Kimbie on their upcoming tour. A one off Irish show opens the run, before oOoOO hooks up with Mount Kimbie for a Brighton show on November 6th.
Hitting Manchester and Glasgow, the tour finishes with an epic show at London venue KOKO on November 14th. Joining the bill will be Clash favourite Forest Swords, making for a hefty trio of electronic experimentation.
Here's 'Mouchette'.
oOoOO live dates in full:
2 Dublin Button Factory w/ Mmoths
6 Brighton Concorde II w/ Mount Kimbie
7 Manchester The Ritz w/ Mount Kimbie
8 Glasgow SWG3 w/ Mount Kimbie
11 Bristol The Fleece w/ Mount Kimbie
12 Leeds University Union UK w/ Mount Kimbie
14 London KOKO w/ Mount Kimbie
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Little creature concept. Made this up over christmas break, I saw a really neat sea slug picture and doodled this up in zspheres and then went to town in photoshop.
If you look close Nemo is about to get eaten up... poor nemo.
And yeah I realize this thing must be influenced by Avatar with all the blue and purple... curses.
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yes i am a woman , and yes vale is my hero . He is awsome and when and if anyone matches his record , then i will reconise that too. If any of you out there can ride a bike like him , then too i will take my hat off to you , but i suspect many of you have never even thrown your leg over a bike lol At 34 , hes brillant , and yes i worship him , so all you haters go and watch eurosport with that other pratt who hate rossi , and you can all mourn togther the loss of the late stoner lol


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The government today fixed the issue price band of Rs 145-150 per share for its stake sale of 10 per cent in NMDC on stock exchanges on Wednesday that could fetch up to Rs 5,947 crore.
The price band is at a discount of 3.07-6.3 per cent at today's closing price of NMDC shares on BSE at Rs 154.75 per share.
"The price band for the NMDC issue has been fixed at Rs 145-150 per share. It will hit the markets on Wednesday," a source in the know said.
The offer may fetch a maximum of Rs 5,947 crore to the exchequer as part of its Rs 30,000 crore disinvestment plan for the current fiscal, if fully-subscribed, and Rs 5,749 crore in the lower price band.
The government, which has 90 per cent holding in the iron ore producer NMDC, plans to divest 39.65 crore shares, amounting to 10 per cent of its equity through offer for sale, the route followed in the Hindustan Copper share sale last month.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs had on October 25 approved disinvestment of 10 per cent government shares in NMDC.
NMDC issue will be the second disinvestment by the government in this fiscal.
A Group of Ministers met today and decided on the timing and the price of the issue.
Sources said the government did not like to offer much discount for the NMDC issue, unlike 41 per cent in the case of HCL, since iron ore miner's average trading price is more than two and a half times compared to its book value.
The fundamentals of the iron ore maker is also stronger compared to HCL and above all, it is a debt-free company, they said. In addition, NMDC is sitting on a cash pile of over Rs 20,000 crore and commands around 41 per cent share in the domestic iron ore market.
The government had offered 41 per cent discount for selling its 5.58 per cent stake in HCL. However, despite that, it failed to attract the attention of the retail investors and had to be rescued at the last moment by state-own financial firms, including LIC.
In the last fiscal, NMDC had reported a net profit of Rs 7,265.39 crore and net sales of Rs 11,260.53 crore.
However, in the June-September quarter, its net profit was down nearly 15 per cent at Rs 1,678.62 crore largely due to fall in sales and lower production.
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February 9, 1999
The 1998-99 Bruins In the Dec. 2 MasterCard collegiate rankings, UCLA was ranked 14th and senior Byron Schlagenhauf was ranked ninth individually. In the first event of 1999, the Bruins captured third place in the PING/Arizona Classic with a score of 868. In the final event of the Fall season, the Bruins placed 12th against a strong field in the Golf World Invitational, Nov. 6-8, at Palmetto Dunes. In their fourth event of the year, the Bruins finished sixth at the Jerry Pate Intercollegiates with a four-over par team score of 856. UCLA recorded six rounds under par and four rounds under 70, including a school record 64 by Schlagenhauf. In their most exciting victory of the Sherfy Era, the Bruins won a three-team playoff to capture their first team title of the 1998-99 season. Tied after 54-holes in the Northwest Classic, the Bruins played the 455-yard, par 4 16th hole at Trysting Tree GC in one-under par to take first place honors over Washington and Oregon. In other results this season the Bruins finished fifth at the Topy Cup in Japan and 11th at the Ping/Golfweek Preview at Hazeltine National Golf Club.
UCLA Men's Golf Quick Facts1998-99 Scoring Averages
Ross Fulgentis, So., Westlake Village, CA (77.0) Jeff McGraw, So., Fullerton, CA (73.9) Parker McLachlin, Fr., Honolulu, HI (74.4) Jason Semelsberger, Jr., Newhall, CA (73.4) B.J. Schlagenhauf, Sr., Walnut Creek, CA (72.3) Michael Vera, So., Antioch, CA (77.8)Upcoming Events
Waikoloa King"s Course, Kauai, HI, Feb. 11-13.
Par: 70;
Yardage: 6566.
For tournament results and rankings go to the official College Golf Foundation website at: http://chili.collegesportsnews.com/cgf/cgf.htm
Senior Byron Schlagenhauf has won two tournaments this season and was ranked ninth nationally in the MasterCard ratings for Dec. 2. In October, he averaged 68.6 strokes per round. In five events, he finished first or second three times. He tied for first at the Jerry Pate Intercollegiates and won his first collegiate tournament by firing an eight-under par total of 208 (69-67-72) at the Northwest Classic. At the Pate Intercollegiates, he played the final 36 holes in nine-under par, highlighted by a seven-under par round of 64, tied for the low round of the tournament. His second round 67 at the Northwest featured a seven-under par back nine of 29 in which he birdied seven of the final nine holes. He finished second at the Topy Cup with scores of 74-70144. He leads the team with a 72.3 scoring average, six rounds under par, four rounds under 70 and four top 20 finishes. He is tied for the team lead with three top 10 finishes. He finished second at the Topy Cup with scores of 74-70144.
Junior Jason Semelsberger was a 1998 All-Pac-10 Honorable Mention selection. He recorded his best finish of the season, tied for third, at the Northwest Classic with a five-under par, 54-hole total of 211 (70-68-73). His finish at the Northwest was the fifth top 10 finish of his career. His stroke average of 73.4 ranks second on the team. He posted a fifth place finish at the Ping/Golfweek event with rounds of 70-73-76219. He tied for eighth at the PING/Arizona Classic with rounds of 66-72-75. His first round 66 was his lowest round of the season and tied him for the first round lead. He tied for 33rd at the Jerry Pate event with rounds of 73-72-74219. Semelsberger qualified and played as an amateur in the 1997 U.S. Open at Congressional and also participated in the 1998 U.S. Amateur at Oak Hill CC in August.
Freshman Parker McLachlin on Dec. 30, 1998 shot a course record and career best 59 at the Waikoloa King"s Course in Hawaii. His 11-under par round featured six straight birdies on a a front nine where he carded a 29. Through 15 holes, he was 11-under par and maintained that score to break Isao Aoki"s course record of 62. In five collegiate tournaments, he has averaged 74.4 in 15 rounds. That figure is the team"s fourth best average. He tied for 33rd at the Northwest Classic and his two-putt par on the playoff hole clinched the victory. He tied for 29th in his first collegiate event at Hazeltine. Although he tied for 43rd at the Pate, his second round one-under par 70 was his first collegiate sub-par round and was part of a second round in which the Bruins recorded an eight-under par team score of 276.
Sophomore Mike Vera has averaged 77.8 in eight rounds. He tied for 18th at the Topy Cup, his second career top 20 finish. In his other appearance this season, he tied for 58th at the PING/Arizona Collegiate, but played the final 36 holes in six over par.
Sophomore Kevin Bodlovich played in his first tournament as a Bruin and recorded a solid results by tying for 33rd place. His first round 70 put him in a tie for 11th after 18 holes. For the tournament he averaged 73.0 in three rounds.
Sophomore Jeff McGraw has averaged 73.9 in 11 rounds this season. He finished sixth in the Golf World Invitational, a season best, with rounds of 70-70-73213, three-under par. He tied for 15th at the Pate tournament with scores of 69-67-77213, even par. His 67 established a career best and his finish was a season best. He tied for 26th at the Northwest and his up-and-down par on the playoff hole enabled the Bruins to remain in contention for the title. He has posted five rounds under par, tied for the team lead, and two rounds under 70, which ranks second.
Sophomore Ross Fulgentis earned All-Pac-10 Honorable Mention acclaim in 1998. His stroke average continued to drop after his game improved late in the Fall. His scores at the Northwest event were 75-74-77 226. He shot a season best one-under par 70 at the Jerry Pate event. He placed in a tie for 46th at the Topy Cup and has averaged 77.0 in 11 rounds.
Head Coach Brad Sherfy earned 1998 Pac-10 Coach of the Year after guiding the Bruins to five tournament victories, the most by a UCLA team in 11 years. Four years ago, the Bruins were ranked 64th nationally and have been ranked as high as 10th. Sherfy, a 1978 UCLA golf All-American, guided the 1997 Bruins to their first NCAA appearance since 1993. An outstanding player, Sherfy has played in four U.S. Opens, three PGA Championships and won more than 80 events on various satellite tours. He finished in a tie for third at the 1996 PGA Club Professional Championship at PGA West. Sherfy"s 72-hole score of 274 (68-67-65-74) was 14-under par. In 1998, Sherfy qualified and played in the Buick Open (San Diego) and Nissan Open (Los Angeles).
1998-99 UCLA Men's Golf Team Results
UCLA/Score Top UCLA Date Tournament (Host) Finish Individual Sept. 16-18 Topy Cup 603, 5th Schlagenhauf, 2nd (144) Sept. 28-29 Ping/Golfweek Preview (Minnesota) 915, 11th Semelsberger, 5th, tied (219) Oct. 5-6 Northwest Classic (Oregon State) 856, 1st Schlagenhauf, 1st (208) Oct. 19-20 Jerry Pate Intercollegiate (Alabama) 856, 6th Schlagenhauf, 1st (204) Nov. 6-8 Golf World Collegiate (Golf World) 890, 12th McGraw, 6th (213) Feb. 1-2 Ping Arizona Intercollegiate (Univ. Arizona) 868, 3rd Semelsberger, T8 (213) Feb. 11-13 TaylorMade Big Island Classic (Univ. Hawaii-Hilo) Mar. 1-2 Southwestern Intercollegiates (USC) Apr. 3-4 Carpet Capital Invitational (Georgia Tech) Apr. 17-18 ASU Thunderbird/Savane Invitational (ASU) Apr. 26-28 Pac-10 Championships (Univ. Washington) May 20-22 NCAA West Regionals (Univ. Arizona) June 2-5 NCAA Championship (Minnesota)
Total Strokes/Rnds 4988/17 Average Strokes Per Round 293
1998-99 UCLA Men's Golf Individual Results
Kevin Ross Jeff Parker Jason B.J. Mike Tournament Bodlovich Fulgentis McGraw McLachlin Semelsberger Schlagenhauf Vera Topy Cup* 79 80 77 74 77 Sept. 16-18 81 T-46 75 T-32 77 T-27 70 T-2 74 T-18
Ping/Golfweek Inv. 74 78 70 77 85 Sept. 28-29 82 75 73 82 80 Hazeltine GC (72) 80 T-58 74 T-29 76 T-5 76 T-55 81 T-73
Northwest Classic 75 71 74 70 69 Oct. 5-6 74 75 74 68 67 Trysting Tree (72) 77 T-65 72 T-26 72 T-33 73 T-3 72 1st
Jerry Pate Inv. 76 69 76 73 71 Oct. 19-20 70 67 70 72 69 Old Overton CC (71) 82 54 77 T-15 76 43 74 T-33 64 T-1
Golf World 80 70 75 83 77 Nov. 6-8 74 70 75 72 74 Palmetto Dunes (72) 79 78th 73 T-6 75 T-47 77 T-73 73 T-44
PING/ Ariz. Classic 70 77 66 73 78 Feb. 1-2 75 73 72 72 73 The Raven (71) 74 T-33 73 T-45 75 T-8 70 T13 75 T58
Total Strokes/Rnds 219/3 847/11 1035/14 1117/15 1248/17 1230/17 623/8 Avg 73.0 77.0 73.9 74.4 73.4 72.3 77.8
Team Total Tournament Wins 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 Top 10 Finishes 0 0 1 0 3 3 0 7 Top 20 Finishes 0 0 2 0 3 4 1 10 Rounds Under Par 1 1 5 1 4 6 0 17 Rounds Under 70 0 0 2 0 2 4 0 8
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Ever wonder how Karl Lagerfeld would fare under the sea?
So have we. And so, apparently, has illustrator Mike Frederiqo, who drew the fashion designer as SpongeBob Squarepants.
Unsurprisingly, SpongeBob Karl Lagerfeld is carrying toys that are also dressed as Karl Lagerfeld, and he's wearing sunglasses even though his life takes place in an ocean.
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"The Bastards" ("Les Salauds")
Synopsis: The captain of a container ship seeks revenge on the businessman who caused the suicide of his sister's husband, by getting closer to the man's mistress and her young son. Full synopsis here.
What You Need To Know: With the first of what will no doubt be many minor kerfuffles erupting over the placement of Claire Denis' new film not in Competition, where it was widely regarded as a shoo-in, but in the prestigious but distinctly lesser Un Certain Regard category, it was clear in just what high esteem the African-born French-based director is held in cinephile circles. And not without reason; she is a uniquely talented filmmaker with the unusual ability to spin almost hypnotically graceful stories around grounded and authentic-feeling experiences. But after a prolific burst of activity in the late '00s, with the excellent duo of "35 Shots Of Rum" and "White Material" coming back to back in 2008/2009, things have been mostly quiet from her, bar a short film. "The Bastards," which marks her first time back to Cannes since 2001's "Trouble Every Day," stars Vincent Lindon ("Vendredi Soir"), Chiara Mastrioanni ("A Christmas Tale") and Lola Creton ("Goodbye First Love," "Something In The Air"). And judging by the logline, may see Denis incorporate some almost thriller-ish elements into her repertoire, but whether it's a change of tack or more of the (brilliant) same, we're pretty much dying to see it.
"Behind The Candelabra"
Synopsis: Based on an autobiographical novel of the same name, the picture is a behind-the-scenes look at the tempestuous relationship between legendary entertainer Liberace and Scott Thorson, his younger lover.
What You Need To Know: So the much-vaunted "retirement" that Steven Soderbergh was threatening has now been thankfully downgraded to an "extended break," but it still means that his Liberace biopic will be the last thing we see from the polyglot filmmaker for at least a while. And it's a project that has only increased in stature since its inception -- from its humble movie-of-the-week style premise to a fully fledged Cannes Competition entry that boasts, if reports are to be believed, possibly career-defining performances from Michael Douglas and Matt Damon as Liberace and Thornson. With Soderbergh talking openly about how it was judged by studios to be "too gay" a film to find an audience, HBO came to the rescue, which also means, unlike many of the films on this list, U.S. audiences will get to check out the film relatively soon -- May 26th to be precise. Check out the trailer here and when (not if) that whets your appetite, there is a behind the scenes featurette here and a making-of featurette here. It may be a great example of precisely the sort of movie of which Soderbergh recently mourned the decline.
"Only God Forgives"
Synopsis: An English gangster in Thailand sets out to avenge his murdered brother in a brutal story of rage, betrayal and the possibility of redemption. Watch the red-band trailer here.
What You Need To Know: Let's be honest, you probably already know all you need to know about "Only God Forgives" -- it's the reteaming of director Nicolas Winding Refn with his "Drive" star and current muse (isn't he everyone's? sigh) Ryan Gosling, with able support coming from the reliably bewitching Kristin Scott Thomas. With the aestheticized violence and minimalist storylines of his previous films, Winding Refn has established himself as a master of a kind of subzero cool, but while the surface pleasures are many, his sensibilities have more depth than just fetishizable costumes and dorm-wall-friendly poster design. There can be something almost subversive in the deconstructualism of his approach, for those who care to look for it, and we're hopeful that this Bangkok-set fable provides an even richer canvas for him to work against. And lots of heady sexy cool violence too, yes please -- for a taster of which, go here.
"The Bling Ring"
Synopsis: A group of teenagers obsessed with fashion and fame burglarize the homes of celebrities in Los Angeles.
What You Need To Know: Beautiful teens, celebrity, existential rich people ennui...yawn right? Well, if anyone has made that milieu their own, and added substance and real emotion, it's Sofia Coppola. And while the synopsis might seem trite, the first review has suggested there is lot more bubbling beneath the surface, and that it will display an unexpected pull and heft. Also? Emma Watson playing a bad girl has its own potential charms... Plus there's an added layer of interest here with this being based on a true story that most of us heard about in 2008/2009, when Paris Hilton and Orlando Bloom's (among other celebs) houses were broken into. The layers of truth and fiction, image and reality that exist here, and the potential for something with a degree of metatextuality, as well as the director's way with a visual, has us interested in a story that in any other hands we might skip on by.
"Blue is the Warmest Color" ("La Vie D'Adele, Chapitre 1 & 2")
Synopsis: Adele is a teenager who unexpectedly falls in love with another girl, Emma, who is noted for her striking blue hair. While her affection for Emma grows over time, Adele finds it difficult to escape the judgment of family and friends. See the poster here.
What You Need To Know: A 3-hour-long lesbian love story might seem like a tough watch, and from anyone else our expectations would be duly muted, but director Abdellatif Kechiche has earned such a reputation for exactitude and formal precision that we're hopeful this graphic-novel adaptation will earn its long running time. Kechiche also gets our special attention for being behind the wonderful "Secret of the Grain," which won the Special Jury Prize in Venice, and the top prize at the Cesars and made out . His fifth feature in 13 years, we're looking to 'Blue' to be one of those rewarding and contemplative cinematic experiences, and a welcome, if challenging lead role for Lea Seydoux, who is fast making good on her potential as one of the most interesting (and, yes, gorgeous) of the next generation of French film stars. She herself characterised the shoot (perhaps due to Kechiche's demanding ways) as "Difficult. Six days a week shooting, sometimes seven days, for five months. It was extreme." But she's also proud of this "very dramatic love story," and we look forward to seeing if it lives up to our high hopes.


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For 18 months I have wondered how old my BSA is.
I have posted on it before, then followed a mild forum debate on 'what is a Path-racer?'.
The 3 numbers stamped on the frame are easy to read, but there is no database of BSA serial numbers that I can find.
I have always thought it was 1920s, but with no strong evidence. I did come across a comment on the net that BSA had gone away from bolt-on seat-stays by 1932, but there was no documented proof of this.
Then last night I stumbled on this fantastic site - http://bsamuseum.wordpress.com/
the photos and old BSA literature on this site have enabled me to narrow down my bike to approx late 1910s - end on World War 1
(pics in next reply - I am having problems attaching photos)


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Andrew Heaney will be the 10th member of Baseball America's top 30 MLB prospects to make his 2014 debut, for several reasons leap-frogging other top pitching prospects. He opened the season in Double-A, making eight starts and posting a 2.35 ERA with fairly impressive 8.72 K/9 and 2.18 BB/9 ratios. He earned his promotion to Triple-A where he made four more starts, going undefeated and posting even more impressive 10.57 K/9 and 0.78 BB/9 splits. To save you the math, that's a whopping 9.76 K/9. Where it gets interesting is the tantalizing comparison to Jose Fernandez.
Week 12 MLB Transaction Trends: Catcher
Added: Derek Norris (OAK), Russell Martin (PIT), Miguel Montero (ARZ)
For owners of either Matt Wieters (Tommy John surgery) or Wilson Ramos (hamstring) any of these three represents a viable add. Long-term however, it's Martin that provides the most tempting value. We've seen the ups and downs of both Norris and Montero for the majority of the season thus far. While Montero's youth and promise are tempting, the fact that he plays for the Diamondbacks should make you want to hold off. For Norris, with Jaso and Stephen Vogt continuing to draw playing time, it's hard to rely on a consistent output from the Beard.
While stints on the DL and a suspension have limited the Canadian, Martin, to just 149 plate appearances in 34 games so far, 409 OBP is a career high. His .125 ISO is his lowest since his days with the Dodgers in 2009, but his K% is down from the previous two seasons, and his walk rate is the highest since '08. He's benefiting from an abnormally high .326 BABIP (career .285) but he's added three stolen bases on the season. He's due for regression, but we've seen that from the other two as well this year. He's the one on the best streak right now with 12 hits in his last 10 games, and is worth riding out.
Dropped: John Jaso (OAK), Devin Mesoraco (CIN), Yan Gomes (CLE)
I've featured both Jaso and Mesoraco in either the "Added" or "Dropped" segments of this article in previous weeks, so I suppose it's time to touch on Gomes. His ISO, BABIP, AVG, OBP and SLG all need to trend up to reach normal career standards. His 23.4 K% is right around normal though, and no more appealing than it has been in the past. and nearly four times as high as his all-time Major League high 6.5 BB%. He hits slightly more fly balls than ground balls (0.97 GB/FB), and his seven homers in 231 plate appearances are on pace for a career high, but it's hard to see consistent production lasting for a full season with that strikeout rate.
Traded: Joe Mauer (MIN, C/1B), Evan Gattis (ATL, C/OF), Buster Posey (SF, C/1B)
If you have an opportunity to acquire Posey, jump on it. He's playing for the best team in baseball, and his .274 BABIP is the lowest mark since he played Low-A for the Giants in 2008. We featured him in a look at hitters who are suffering Brian McCann among MLB stars looking for luck: Fantasy's unluckiest hitters and pitchers so far by the numbers" href="http://lockerroomfantasysports.com/looking-luck-fantasys-unluckiest-hitters-pitchers-far-numbers/">bad luck and ready to turn around last week. There are good things on the way.
Week 12 MLB Transaction Trends: First base
Added: Brock Holt (BOS, 1B/3B/OF), Casey McGehee (MIA, 1B/3B), Matt Adams (STL)
Adams returned from the DL with home runs in three consecutive games before a meager 2/4 night Monday. He's striking out (and walking) less often than a year ago, but all three parts of his slash line are improved. He's getting lucky with a .384 BABIP which is 50 points higher than last year. Regardless, he plays on the best team, and holds the most promise for 2014 production.
Dropped: Adam Lind (TOR), Juan Francisco (TOR, 1B/3B), Adam LaRoche (WAS)
Despite coming into Tuesday with three straight hitless games, LaRoche needs to be owned above his current 64% rate on Yahoo! His walks are up, his strikeouts are down, and he's on pace for 20+ home runs. His .338 BABIP should drop a touch, but not enough to cause panic.
Traded: Joey Votto (CIN), Adrian Gonzalez (LAD), Freddie Freeman (ATL)
While I'm typically not a fan of Votto in standard Fantasy Baseball formats, he's 3/8 in two games since being activated (.412 OBP on season), providing his usual value in batting average. The strong play of Todd Frazier and nearly promised upcoming improvement from Jay Bruce, indicate potential for production number boosts for Votto in the second half. If you can get him at a bargain, go for it.
Week 12 MLB Transaction Trends: Second base
Added: Tony La Stella (ATL), Danny Santana (MIN, 2B/SS/OF), Josh Harrison (PIT, 2B/3B/OF)
With a surreal .427 BABIP, Santana has been locked into the Twins lineup. He strikes out over 20% of the time, has a 1.94 GB/FB ratio and doesn't provide much power (.110 ISO). You can ride it out, but don't get too caught up in the hype as he is due for a cool down at some point.
Dropped: Yangervis Solarte (NYY, 2B/3B/SS), Emilio Bonifacio (CHC, 2B/3B/OF), Jed Lowrie (OAK, 2B/SS)
Lowrie's .122 ISO and .243 BABIP both have a long way to go to return to normal. A 0.61 GB/FB ratio shows promise, and he just needs to start finding some gaps.
Traded: Dee Gordon (LAD, 2B/SS), Matt Carpenter (STL, 2B/3B), Dustin Pedroia (BOS)
Gordon's BABIP has regressed, but he still holds a .274/.321/.386 slash line. The power will always lack, but he hasn't stolen a base since June 6th, and has only attempted two in that time span. With 36 SB on the season, he's unlikely to abandon the best part of his game so you can count on more attempts to come, but to get true value from him, he will have to return the his early season form.
Week 12 MLB Transaction Trends: Third base
Added: Mike Moustakas (KC), Todd Frazier (CIN), Lonnie Chisenhall (CLE, 1B/3B)
Moustakas has been improved since returning from the Minors, with two home runs in 12 games with the Royals. He's managed six home runs and a .178 ISO despite a .180 BABIP. As soon as the latter regulates (.264 career), we should expect even more impressive numbers in regards to the former.
Dropped: Trevor Plouffe (MIN), Mark Reynolds (MIL, 1B/3B), Xander Bogaerts (BOS, 3B/SS)
With just three hits in the past week, Bogaerts has clearly begun cooling down. Brock Holt continues to play well, and Stephen Drew has rejoined the Red Sox lineup. He could start getting some days off, and unless you're in a keeper league, you could be best off replacing the 21-year-old as well.
Traded: Evan Longoria (TB), Ryan Zimmerman (WAS, 3B/OF), David Wright (NYM)
Try to steal Wright away from someone if at all possible. All his metrics are right around their career average, with the exception of a pitiful .092 ISO and .355 SLG. At 31 he's too young to justify age being the cause of such a power failure, and it's safe to expect it to pick up in the second half.
Week 12 MLB Transaction Trends: Shortstop
Added: Eugenio Suarez (DET), Erick Aybar (LAA), Justin Turner (LAD, 1B/2B/3B/SS)
Suarez garnered attention when he missed hitting for the cycle by a mere single on Saturday. Looking at his numbers at both Double and Triple-A earlier this season though, he could be much more than just one-game wonder. In 251 PA across all three levels so far this year he has 11 homers, and has lowered his strikeout rate by five percent upon moving to the MLB. His .500 ISO is shocking, and his .375 BABIP is above league average, but checks out with what it's been at previous levels.
Dropped: Everth Cabrera (SD), J.J. Hardy (BAL), Jhonny Peralta (STL)
Hardy's run and RBI totals are on track to be far below normal levels. AND HE STILL DOESN'T HAVE A HOME RUN!!!! The advanced stats are normal, but if you play standard Fantasy Baseball, let him go.
Traded: Ben Zobrist (TB, SS/2B/OF), Alexei Ramirez (CWS), Jose Reyes (TOR)
Reyes represents the most value, and the most difficulty to acquire. Go with Zobrist for versatility, the Rays are bad, but he's not.
Week 12 MLB Transaction Trends: Outfield
Added: Dexter Fowler (HOU), Marcell Ozuna (MIA), Gregory Polanco (PIT)
I like all three in the order of 1. Polanco 2. Fowler 3. Ozuna. Pick-up whichever one's available.
Dropped: Oscar Taveras (STL), Christian Yelich (MIA), Denard Span (WAS)
Yelich (back strain) is expected to return as soon as his mandated 15 days on the DL are up. He's close to a 20/20 pace, and has scored 41 runs on the season. A 3.22 GB/FB shows he needs to start hitting the ball a little harder, but with a .342 OBP and Giancarlo Stanton hitting behind him, he'll still provide value. Hang on if you can.
Traded: Shin-Soo Choo (TEX), Yoenis Cespedes (OAK), Matt Holliday (STL)
Cespedes seems to be on track for a year somewhere in between his first two in North America. If someone's selling him at last year's value, buy, but hold off if they're selling at 2012's value. Unless you like him as much as I do…
Week 12 MLB Transaction Trends: Starting Pitcher
Added: Andrew Heaney (MIA), Tanner Roark (WAS, SP/RP), Wei-Yin Chen (BAL)
Heaney will be the 10th member of Baseball America's top 30 MLB prospects to make his 2014 debut, for several reasons leap-frogging other top pitching prospects. He opened the season in Double-A, making eight starts and posting a 2.35 ERA with fairly impressive 8.72 K/9 and 2.18 BB/9 ratios. He earned his promotion to Triple-A where he made four more starts, going undefeated and posting even more impressive 10.57 K/9 and 0.78 BB/9 splits. To save you the math, that's a whopping 9.76 K/9. Where it gets interesting is the tantalizing comparison to Jose Fernandez.
Now, the reigning NL Rookie of the Year never saw Double, or Triple-A, making the immediate jump to the Majors in 2013 after spending 2012 in High-A. Fernandez' K/9 – BB/9 at that level that year was a more than pedestrian 6.87. Andrew Heaney last played at that level last season, where he posted a 7.15 K/9 – BB/9. Those numbers combined with the fact that Heaney stranded 8% more batters at that level, means his 29% owned rate in Yahoo! leagues, is about to get a whole lot higher.
Dropped: Marco Estrada (MIL), Daisuke Matsuzaka (NYM, SP/RP), Ryan Vogelsong (SF)
Well, that Dice-K resurgence was fun while it lasted.
Vogelsong is the most tempting here with his 2014 numbers looking more similar to his first two years with the Giants, than last season's disaster of a campaign. Estrada meanwhile, is having his worst year as a starter. His 18.5% HR/FB shows signs of some improvement on the way, his 4.26 xFIP indicates it won't get too much better.
Traded: Justin Verlander (DET), Michael Wacha (STL, SP/RP), Sonny Gray (OAK)
In his last three starts, Verlander has given up 19 earned runs. Name should only get you so far, in Fantasy Baseball. Of course, it can get you this in real-life.
Wacha's 3.51 xFIP vs 2.88 ERA indicates some regression is on the way, so it may be wise to flip for help elsewhere, but isn't completely necessary.
Never trade Sonny Gray…unless you're the Athletics and can't afford him.
Week 12 MLB Transaction Trends: Relief Pitcher
Added: Neil Ramirez (CHC), Jake McGee (TB), Jenrry Mejia (NYM, SP/RP)
It may be too early to jump the gun on Ramirez. He's been used in Rondon's place, but the Cubs official closer has done nothing to warrant losing his job. With Rondon expected to be fine, his job should be safe, although if you have the space, feel free to add the security blanket. McGee meanwhile picked up his first save on Sunday as part of a newly installed closer by committee. He has the best numbers on the Tampa staff though, and seems to be best in line for saves moving forward.
Dropped: Hector Rondon (CHC), Tommy Hunter (BAL), Mark Melancon (PIT)
As above, I feel Rondon is relatively safe, closer shuffling
is not should not be, the Cubs biggest worry. Zach Britton has a firm grip on the Orioles closer job, and Jason Grilli has the hold on the Pirates 9th inning duties.
Traded: Trevor Rosenthal (STL), Francisco Rodriguez (MIL), Jason Grilli (PIT)
A move for Grilli could be wise at this time. Gregory Polanco has rejuvenated the Pirates offense (for the time being) and more wins (and save opportunities) could be on the way, while things look relatively steady for Rosenthal and Rodriguez.


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The Story of a Race and Rescue
Anthony Mammina is an exemplar who has demonstrated a level of class that cannot be coached - it purely comes from within. From the perspective as his coach, Anthony has no limitations on him.
Written by Patrick Burke; article courtesy of Riverhead LOCAL
It is overcast when Riverhead High School arrives at Sunken Meadow State Park. Both the boys' and girls' cross-country teams are here to participate in the Suffolk County Coaches Invitational. The Invitational is host to over 40 different schools. It is extremely competitive and many of my 30 athletes have parents in attendance.
It's time for the varsity boys' race. Over 150 runners are in this race. The gun is about to go off, and I know my athletes are anxious because I have the same knot in my stomach that they do. As a coach, I know all my runners' strengths and weaknesses. Some go out to fast, others struggle up the hills, and some need to get focused on running a consistent race. Those issues are a given. Every year, we have runners that have additional concerns, like diabetes, asthma and allergies. So, the coaches need to be prepared with orange juice, inhalers and EpiPens.
Photo Caption: RHS Principal David Wicks with Anthony Mammina, Sebastian Wnorowski, and Boys' Cross Country Coach Patrick Burke.
This year one of our runners suffers from a seizure disorder. The young man handles the seizure with little interruption and unless you are aware that he suffers from these moments of disconnect, you would be none the wiser. I mention this because at first, as a coach, there are reservations and concerns for this athlete. We run on trails and long distances and all I can think about is what if he has a seizure in the middle of the trail during practice?
We run in groups, and both coach Salerno and I run with our groups to ensure their safety. At times, we practice in-house where we have complete eye contact with all of our runners. At one practice, I was running along side Anthony Mammina, and he said, "I need a minute."
We slowed to a walk and he explained that he was having a seizure. For the next seventeen minutes, he experienced what he called fireworks that were going off throughout his body. As we walked back and Anthony worked through his seizures he articulately explained his disorder and the different things his family has tried in the past to limit and/or prevent the seizures from occurring. At one time, Anthony explained, he was seizure-free for a few years and then they just returned.
His family had made a point to make me aware that they want Anthony to push himself and told us, as coaches, "We don't want you to go easy on him." I was already impressed with this young man and equally impressed that both his mother and father never said this is our son with a disorder. They said, "This is our son who has a disorder--make sure he works hard to your standards of practice."
Okay, let's get back to the race. If you have ever been to a 5k race at Sunken Meadow, you know there are about four different locations were you can see the runners and gauge their times and offer encouragement and occasionally yell, "Get up that hill."
At the final checkpoint, all of my runners are in line to beat their Personal Record (PR) and we are looking strong. I make a point to offer encouragement to every runner, and, in the back of my mind, I feel comfort when I see Anthony Mammina coming my way because I know he's doing just fine.
I race to the finish line so that I can see every runner coming to the line. The Blue Wave's first runner, Anthony Galvan comes in with a time of 17:30, which is right inline with what was expected. A minute later Joe Gattuso, John Gao and Davion Porter cross the finish line.
At this time, I was actually expecting Anthony Mammina to come across the finish line before Davion. Two minutes elapse, and I begin to feel concerned. Where is Anthony — did something happen? I was glad that I had asked the line judge before the race to allow him to wear his bracelet, which explains his disorder and provides emergency information.
The next Blue Wave runner to come through is Sebastian Wnorowski. He crosses the line yelling, "He's in stable condition, but we need an ambulance."
I start to run on to the course to find Anthony. As I look up, I see Anthony running toward me. He is waving his arms and saying the same thing, "He's stabilized, but we need a paramedic."
He explains that another runner needs help. I tell the paramedics, who run to the young man on the ground. Anthony and I follow. When we arrive, the paramedics, his coach, and the boy's father are questioning the young man as to what happened. The young man, who has dirt on his face and jersey, says, "Anthony waking me is the only thing I remember."
Anthony explains, "I came around the corner to find the runner unconscious on the course. I made sure the area was clear and shook the young man's shoulder and asked if he was alright."
We learn that at first the young man was unresponsive. Then, another Blue Wave runner, Sebastian, came upon Anthony and the runner and stopped to help. Anthony lifted the young man's arms up above his shoulders and administered an emergency inhaler, which the boy had in his mouth when Anthony found him unconscious on the ground. After the runner regained consciousness and the inhaler was administered, Anthony and Sebastian carried the young man for approximately a quarter of a mile to an area where help could be had immediately. Both Anthony and Sebastian went on to finish the race.
Sanford H. Calhoun High School Coach David Heller wrote this letter to RCSD Athletic Director Bill Groth:
"It seems (although I was not in the woods), one of my athletes--after finishing 2/3 of the race--was struggling from his asthma. Before he knew it, it was too late to take his inhaler (which he had on him) and he had fainted. At this point I could only imagine how many athletes must have run by him; however, one athlete by the name of Anthony from Riverhead High School did stop, not worried about his race--understanding the more important thing was getting this athlete help. . . .
. . . He (Anthony) ended up waking him, helping with his inhaler and getting another Riverhead athlete to help him to the proper station for first aid. For a high student, his first aid knowledge was truly amazing, and I think his act of compassion as well as his sportsmanship should not go unnoticed . . .
. . . So, Monday morning when you look at the scores from Saturday's race and you see that Riverhead didn't do as well as usual, know that as far as Sanford H. Calhoun is concerned Riverhead was the best team out there that day."
Mr. Burke concludes, "I am so proud of what Anthony did and grateful that he applied his knowledge in dealing with a situation like this. His priority to help, and his ability to remain calm and appropriately administer assistance is to be commended. He represented himself, his family and the Riverhead Community in a very positive way."
P.S.—While posing for this photo, Anthony, who is a Boy Scout and working on becoming an Eagle Scout, shared, "I am CPR certified, so I felt confident that I could help. I'm not sure what I will do in the future, but sometimes I think about becoming an EMT."
Editor's note: The author is the Riverhead High School boys' cross country coach
Photo courtesy of Riverhead Central School District.


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White Haven amends street work ordinance
White Haven Borough Council amended an ordinance on July 22 regarding the openings and excavation of streets.
Borough solicitor Donald Karpowich said that under the newly amended ordinance utility companies will not be permitted to excavate a newly constructed or paved street unless it is an emergency for two years after completion of the project.
Karpowich also said that if the borough is planning on paving new streets, utility companies will be notified to give them the opportunity to carry out any necessary work before the streets are paved.
In other business, council:
n Voted to sell one of the two modular buildings purchased from the Hazleton Area School District last April. Council also decided to seek bids for the building. The other modular building is still expected to be used as a community center in the near future.
n Voted to exempt non-profit entities from zoning permit fees if they can produce a 501 c3 or prove membership of a nationally-recognized non-profit organization.
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CHARLESTON - No. 2 seed West Liberty University scored the first nine points of the game and never looked back Thursday afternoon in routing No. 9 seed UVA-Wise, 82-57, in a Mountain East Conference Tournament quarterfinal at the Charleston Civic Center Coliseum.
It was the 12th win in the last 13 games for Coach Lynn Ullom's surging Hilltoppers (20-9), who will meet No. 3 seed Charleston (20-7) in Saturday's noon semifinal.
The Golden Eagles held off No. 6 seed Urbana, 72-64, in Thursday's other afternoon quarterfinal.
"We're not a team that's known for running a lot of set plays," Ullom said, "but we ran a lot more than we usually do. The girls ran them pretty well which created a lot of open shots for us and we were able to knock them down."
West Liberty literally bombed the Cavaliers (10-18) into submission, draining a season-high 14 3-point shots, draining 10-of-16 from behind the arc before halftime.
Five of those long-range shots came in the final six minutes of the opening half and played a major role in helping the Hilltoppers put the game on ice.
Back-to-back 3-pointers from Jenn Mohney gave WLU its first double-digit lead, 34-21, with 5:13 showing on the first half clock and it never dropped under 10 points the rest of the way.
Colleen McCormick banked in a 3-pointer just ahead of the halftime buzzer to send West Liberty into the locker room with a 43-30 lead.
The Hilltoppers opened the second half on a 17-6 run - hitting their first three 3-point attempts - to go up 60-36 with 13:24 remaining and led by as many as 30 points down the stretch.
West Liberty wound up hitting a season-high 50 percent (14-for-28) of its 3-point shots with five different Hilltoppers making at least one shot from behind the arc.
"It's a confidence thing," said West Liberty's Jenn Mohney, who came off the bench to hit 5 3-pointers and finished with 17 points. "Once one of us gets a couple of shots to go, it seems like it gets everybody going."
Liz Flowers made a run at a triple-double to lead West Liberty with 18 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. McCormick added 15 points and eight rebounds off the bench, including a 3-for-4 day from the 3-point arc. Reynesha Archer had a game-high 22 points for UVA-Wise.


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Dec. 20, 2008
AUBURN, Ala. -
Alabama freshman Carrie Dragland closed out 2008 with a three-event sweep of the Auburn Diving Invitational this weekend when she finished the meet off by winning the platform event.
Dragland, who won the one and three-meter boards on the meet's first two days, scored 320.30 points to take honors off the platform. She was followed by teammate Elizabeth Hughes, a junior, who scored 252.75 points for second place. Sophomore Baylee Ellson scored 230.55 to take fifth.
Junior Aaron Fleshner was fifth off the platform on the men's side of the meet while sophomore Adam Booher was sixth. Fleshner tallied 348.70 points while Booher scored 251.15.
The Crimson Tide now takes a few days off for the holidays before returning to campus to begin its final push toward the championship season.


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