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|0. BayesR: Bayesian Structured Regression - Developement of R Functions to Estimate Bayesian Hierarchical Structured Additive Regression Models.
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|1. partykit: Recursive Partytioning Toolkit - Infrastructure for representing, summarizing, and visualizing tree-structured models. It can be used for constructing or reading tree models from different sources (rpart, RWeka, PMML), sharing
functionality for print/plot/predict methods.
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|2. Matrix - Methods and Classes - R package with S4 classes and methods for matrices, linking to state-of-the-art algorithms for dense and sparse matrices, notably Lapack, CHOLMOD and Csparse.
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|3. robustbase - Basic Robust Statistics - R package for "Essential" Robust Statistics: Tools for data analysis with robust methods; incl. regression & multivariate stats; targeting to cover "Robust Statistics, Theory and Methods" by Maronna, Martin and Yohai; 2006.
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|4. Models for Data from Unmarked Animals - This is a stub. Development now continues at http://github.com/ianfiske/unmarked.
unmarked analyzes wildlife data arising from many popular wildlife sampling techniques using 2-stage hierarchical models.
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|5. splinesurv - A package containing utilities for nonparametric Bayesian analysis of clustered survival data. The baseline hazard function and frailty density are modeled using penalized B-splines. Regression and spline parameters are estimated via MCMC.
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Beta Build 15851: Fae Empowerment, Shooting Stars Changes
by Sunfyre on Jul.13, 2012, under Mists of Pandaria
A fairly important build has been pushed in Beta, with the client version being upped to 5.0.3.
A few small (but important) changes have been added, notably adding a bit more clarification and help with Fae Empowerment:
Fae Empowerment now increases buff duration on Lunar and Solar Empowerment to 20 seconds, and adds Astral Empowerment, which increases the energy gain of the next 3 spells cast in 12 seconds by 35%.
- This is important since lengthening your cycle really messes up with your DoTs. The Astral Empowerment should ensure the cycle does not extend.
Shooting Stars proc chance reduced from 50% to 40%
- A slight nerf, but there was warning they'd be adjusting things over the next few builds, and honestly, it did proc an AWFUL LOT.
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July 14th, 2012 on 6:54 pm
Astral Empowerment does not say only while not Eclipsed. If you cast faerie 3 casts before Eclipse as it seems logical, you may end up with 1 charge in Eclipse where you wouldn't want to increase energy generation. Euphoria again. You may cast FF 4 casts before to decrease the possibility of this but that will reduce the time you have left to use up all six charges. It is possible to do in 20 sec, but can be risky if you happen to have to move too. Or you can click off the buff from you, but that is not how a rotation should work. Removing buffs if we get Euphoria proc is rather messy. I think it should work only while not Eclipsed to solve this problem.
SS is 50% only on crit, but Moonkins don't have too much of it. Probably a bug caused that high amount of proc and not that it really have that much chance. Still good enough, I'm happy about the 30% extra damage
July 15th, 2012 on 6:53 pm
My training dummy testing didn't see a lot of procs unless I was multi-DOTing many targets.
July 16th, 2012 on 6:06 pm
I never thought I was consuming energy while in Eclipse, it was always "generating negative energy" in my head. But now that you say it seems much more logical in that way :O
July 18th, 2012 on 9:24 am
While I can see reasons why the boomkin pve community might have some hate for the Fae Empowerment ability and what it does to their rotation. As a pvp boomkin I'm jumping for joy. Link this in with Faerie Swarm and suddenly I'm a kiting/nuking machine.

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[1 July 2007]
Jim Vallet's Track a Tiger aren't resting on the laurels of their debut Woke Up Early the Day I Died one bit. No sir, hot on the heels of that 2006 effort is We Moved Like Ghosts, with more dreamy indie-pop for you and yours. The key influences haven't changed much in a year (the fuzzed-out bliss of Yo La Tengo is a huge wellspring, as is mid-period Wilco), but the band has gained in confidence and ability to wield its predilections on even stronger material. The bleed from the standout "Light" into another standout "All These Accidents" is masterful. The former opens with a bit of spoken-word French courtesy of Nitya Viswanath, and is peppered liberally throughout with sparkling keyboard effects, and the odd bedfellow of a banjo's gentle clucking. From the pedal steel, strings, and horns on the brief "Sometimes Love Runs Out" to the sunny, seductive groove of "With Stars Down", Track a Tiger appears close to felling the elusive prey of wider acclaim.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Reviewby Anand Lal Shimpi on October 21, 2013 12:01 AM EST
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Surface Pro 2 is a good improvement over its predecessor. The platform is quicker, quieter and boasts longer battery life as well. The new kickstand is awesome, as are the new touch/type covers, and the new display is a big step in the right direction. If you were tempted by the original Surface Pro, its successor is a solid evolution and that much more tempting.
I really like using Surface Pro 2 and Windows 8.1 in general as a productivity focused tablet OS. The screenshot below really helps illustrate what I would love to do on most tablets, but what I can only do (well) on a Surface:
Writing an article on the left, touch enabled web browsing on the right. Switching between both applications is seamless, and I'm just as fast (if not faster) from a productivity standpoint on Surface Pro 2 than on a traditional notebook/desktop – at least for this usage model. There's really something very compelling about having the best of both worlds in one system. I literally can't do this well on any other tablet, and ultimately that's what Microsoft was trying to achieve with Surface. You can do it with Surface 2, you can just do it a lot better with Surface Pro 2.
When Surface Pro first launched, it wasn't just a good device, it was arguably the best Ultrabook on the market. Surface Pro 2 launches into a much more competitive marketplace. I don't know if I can make the same statement about it vs. Ultrabooks today. That's not a bad thing as it is still a very different type of device, but it does make for a more difficult buying decision.
Surface Pro 2 isn't the perfect notebook and it isn't the perfect tablet. It's a compromise in between. Each generation, that compromise becomes smaller.
What I was hoping for this round was an even thinner/lighter chassis, but it looks like we'll have to wait another year for that. Battery life is still not up to snuff with traditional ARM based tablets, and Surface Pro 2 seems to pay more of a penalty there than other Haswell ULT based designs – I'm not entirely sure why. Parts of the rest of the world have moved on to things like 802.11ac and PCIe based SSDs. Microsoft appears to be on a slightly strange update cadence with its Surface lineup, and for the brand's sake I hope we see that rectified next round. It's not enough to just put out a good product, you have to take advantage of all technologies available, when they are available. Just like last year, my recommendation comes with a caution – Surface Pro 2 is good, I'm happier using it than I was with last year's model, but the Broadwell version will be even better. What's likely coming down the pipe are improvements in the chassis and in battery life. You'll have to wait around a year for those things, if you can't, then this year's model is still pretty good.
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Mondozai - Monday, October 21, 2013 - linkReading this it seems like Microsoft played it safe, or maybe it's just the lack of execution we've become used to seeing with the WP8 platform(although the updates on that area is picking up). Hopefully the much-lauded "re-org" can change things to become much better for the third generation.
The Surface Pro is still too expensive considering that the batterylife isn't up to par.
Reading the review, it still feels more like a jumbled 2-in-1 laptop rather than a tablet with a keyboard cover.
The whole point of the Google Nexus series is to show the other OEMs what is possible to do. It's priced quite cheap - in relative terms - and you get good hardware for the money. If we compare the Surface series, can anyone say it is driving the ecosystem to the right place? Reply
inighthawki - Monday, October 21, 2013 - linkIs that a joke? The surface pro is widely regarded as very good for it's price compared to other ultrabooks in the same tier, as well as versus the MBA. Good perf, good display, and while the battery isn't great, it's not horrible either for the form factor and the power it pumps out. Reply
augustofretes - Monday, October 21, 2013 - linkThe Air has longer battery life, a proper (better) keyboard, Intel HD5000, a much better trackpad and is cheaper. The Surface Pro has a stylus support, a touchscreen a better screen.
The thing is that as a laptop replacement it's not good at all, simply the experience of typing is too inferior and so is only having to angles for that hinge.
To be honest with you, with regular ultrabook hitting 8-10 hours battery life in very small 11.6" sizes, the Surface Pro and tablets in general (unless you don't want to spend as much money as you need to to get an Ultrabook) are pretty much useless, especially if you own a smartphone. Reply
augustofretes - Monday, October 21, 2013 - linkSo many typos. Reply
FredyHandanovic - Monday, October 21, 2013 - linkLove my job, since I've been bringing in $5600… I sit at home, music playing while I work in front of my new iMac that I got now that I'm making it online(Click on menu Home)
http://goo.gl/iwURWg Reply
pppdns - Thursday, December 12, 2013 - link↑ spam ad, please delete! Reply
doobydoo - Monday, October 21, 2013 - linkExcellent post. Reply
santiagoanders - Monday, October 21, 2013 - linkNow list the Surface pro 2 advantages.
And please explain how the MBA is cheaper when it starts at $1000. Reply
Scannall - Monday, October 21, 2013 - linkMBA starts at $999
Surface 2 starts at $899 + 129 for the keyboard. = $1028. Reply
santiagoanders - Monday, October 21, 2013 - linkSo I guess we should add in the cost of a Wacom pad to the MBA, huh? Reply


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Tonight's nonleague contest between La Habra and St. Paul high schools features two teams seeking to rebound from disappointing performances.
St. Paul (0-2), which was ranked first in the Daily News preseason poll, has already experienced adversity. After opening with a 55-28 loss at La Mirada, the Swordsmen were handed a 35-10 defeat by Mater Dei.
The Swordsmen hope to get things on the right track when they host La Habra (1-1) at 7:30.
"It's an important game for us," St. Paul coach Elijah Asante said. "La Habra is a tough team and they are very well-coached. It's going to take all we got from opening kickoff to the last play. It's going to take a lot of effort for us to win this game."
Swordsmen running back Kurt Scoby paced the team last week by rushing for 63 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. Wide receiver Alec Dana was also a bright spot, catching three passes for 77 yards.
St. Paul will also look to take better care of the ball. The Swordsmen committed four turnovers in last week's defeat.
"It's taking time for us to jell as a team," Asante said. "We're going through growing pains. Hopefully, we can put it together and get a win."
The Highlanders also went through a contest they would like to forget, losing 45-27 last week to La Mirada. La Habra is ranked sixth in the latest CIF-Southern Section Southwest Division poll.
Highlanders quarterback Sean Sparling completed 12 of 21 passes for 194 yards and a touchdown. Sparling's scoring toss went to Christian Casas, who caught six passes for 105 yards.
Sparling also ran for 30 yards and a score on four carries.
Carlos Martin led La Habra in rushing against La Mirada with 78 yards and two TDs on 17 carries.
The Highlanders will also look to cut down on mistakes. They committed three turnovers in their loss to the Matadores.
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ALL THINGS GO FALL CLASSIC RETURNS TO UNION MARKET FOR 2015 EDITION IN ITS 2nd YEAR, THE FESTIVAL WILL BE HEADLINED BY KYGO
Washington, DC (Aug 17, 2015) The All Things Go Fall Classic is quickly turning into a can't-miss event across the DC music landscape. It's one of the few music festivals actually held within the District lines. The event brings together a diverse group of artists and concertgoers for an experience unlike any other.
Now in its second year, the festival returns to Downtown DC's Union Market on October 10th and features performances by KYGO, The Knocks, Penguin Prison, Niykee Heaton, BAIO, Powers, Tigertown and The Walking Sticks. The All Things Go Fall Classic will also host curated food selections by popular vendors including award-winning Chef Erik Bruner-Yang of Maketto, Takorean, The Bespoke Kitchen, Dolcezza and Crunkcakes.
The festival is headlined by hotly tipped international recording artist Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll, a.k.a KYGO. Having established himself as a household name thanks to his widely popular remixes, sell-out shows in North America / Europe as well as headline performances at major festivals, including Coachella, Lollapalooza, TomorrowWorld and Ultra Music Festival, he has gone from bedroom producer to one of the most recognized artists on the planet in unprecedented time. KYGO signed a worldwide recording deal with Sony Music Entertainment in September 2014. His first original track 'Firestone' featuring Conrad, has now amassed over 250 million plays on Spotify, peaking at #4 in the worldwide Spotify chart and has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide. 'Stole the Show' featuring Parson James followed and is already a global hit, having already racked up 200 million plays mere months after release. With a hotly anticipated album scheduled for 2015, plus a new live show unveiled at Ultra Music Festival earlier in the year; this is only the beginning for the 23-year-old Norwegian prodigy.
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WOMEN'S MENTAL HEALTH IN PREGNANCY AND THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD RELEASE DATE: June 6, 2003 PA NUMBER: PA-03-135 March 2, 2006 (NOT-OD-06-046) – Effective with the June 1, 2006 submission date, all R03, R21, R33 and R34 applications must be submitted through Grants.gov using the electronic SF424 (R&R) application. This announcement will stay active for only the May 1, 2006 AIDS and AIDS-related application submission date for these mechanisms. The non-AIDS portion of this funding opportunity for these mechanisms expires on the date indicated below. Other mechanisms relating to this announcement will continue to be accepted using paper PHS 398 applications until the stated expiration date below, or transition to electronic application submission. A replacement R21 (PA-06-377) funding opportunity announcement has been issued for the submission date of June 1, 2006 and submission dates for AIDS and non-AIDS applications thereafter. EXPIRATION DATE for R21 Non-AIDS Applications: March 2, 2006 EXPIRATION DATE for R21 AIDS and AIDS-Related Applications: May 2, 2006 EXPIRATION DATE for All R01 Applications: March 2, 2009 National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (http://www.nimh.nih.gov) National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) (http://www.nichd.nih.gov/) National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) (http://www.nida.nih.gov/) CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER(S): 93.242, 93.279, 93.865 THIS PA CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION o Purpose of the PA o Research Objectives o Mechanism(s) of Support o Eligible Institutions o Individuals Eligible to Become Principal Investigators o Where to Send Inquiries o Submitting an Application o Peer Review Process o Review Criteria o Award Criteria o Required Federal Citations PURPOSE OF THIS PA In this PA, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) encourage research on women's mental health in relation to pregnancy and the postpartum period. As illustrated by a few highly publicized cases, the consequences of severe untreated postpartum depression and psychosis can be devastating for individuals, families, and communities. In July 2002, NIMH held a major interdisciplinary conference to identify research needs in the areas of pregnancy-onset and postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis (hereafter referred to collectively as perinatal mood disorders). In February 2003, S 450 and HR 846 were introduced in the 108th Congress. The bills call for the Secretary of Health and Human Services, working through the Director of NIMH to provide for basic, epidemiological, diagnostic, clinical, and intervention research on postpartum depression and psychosis. RESEARCH OBJECTIVES Perinatal mood disorders are potentially devastating conditions that affect many women during pregnancy (often referred to as gestational or antepartum) and after pregnancy (often referred to as postpartum, puerperium or postnatal). Perinatal mood disorders are broadly termed maternal depression. Perinatal mood disorders are classified into three groups: the (postpartum) blues, which is a common and less severe form of postpartum depression; clinical mood and anxiety disorders, which can occur during pregnancy and following childbirth, usually within six months to a year later (depending on the definition used) and often necessitating treatment; and postpartum psychosis, which is the most extreme form of perinatal mental illness, usually occurring within a few weeks of childbirth and constituting a medical emergency. The causes of these conditions are complex and most likely heterogeneous, with putative distinct and shared risk factors. Biologically oriented explanations are likely to consider changes in levels of estrogen and progesterone following delivery, genetic vulnerability factors sensitive to hormonal changes, and hypothyroidism as possible triggering events. Environmental factors associated with perinatal mood disorders include difficult delivery, marital stress, and lack of social support. A personal or family history of mood disorders, particularly bipolar disorder or prior postpartum psychosis, is also a major risk factor for a perinatal mood disorder. A subset of women with perinatal mood disorders may also manifest mood disorders particularly in relation to other reproductive transitions such as those that occur during the premenstrual period. It is estimated that 8-15 percent of women having children suffer from a clinically significant postpartum mood disorder; of these women, many experienced depressive symptoms as well during pregnancy. An estimated .5 to 1 percent of women will experience a postpartum psychosis. There are limited epidemiological data on postpartum psychosis because of the low incidence. Perinatal mood disorders are under-diagnosed and under-treated. It is estimated that health care providers identify only 20-30 percent of these conditions. Maternal depression, anxiety, and stress during pregnancy are associated with a variety of poor physical and emotional outcomes in offspring. Untreated perinatal mood disorders can have a range of poor maternal functional outcomes, from substance abuse, loss of employment, and divorce to suicidal behavior or death by suicide. Untreated perinatal depression also impacts society through its effect on a mother's ability to promote the infant's cognitive and emotional development. Maternal depression has been associated with poorer child cognitive and psychological development. In extreme cases, such as postpartum psychosis, it has been associated with poorer neonatal outcomes, even infanticide. In addition to the mood disorders, many women enter the perinatal period with active and/or relapsing/recurring drug or alcohol use disorders as well as mental illness (anxiety disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia) and with medical conditions related to substance abuse such as infectious disease (HIV, HBV, HCV). These conditions and other co-occurring conditions of higher prevalence in women such as autoimmune disorders must be explored at the level of basic, epidemiological, diagnostic, clinical, and intervention research in relation to maternal perinatal health. This PA encourages research on perinatal mood and other mental disorders in four areas: (1) clinical course, epidemiology and risk factors; (2) basic and clinical neuroscience; and (3) interventions; and (4) services. Research is encouraged both on perinatal non-psychotic mood disorders and on psychotic disorders. Clinical Course, Epidemiological and Risk Factors Research Current national epidemiology studies have paid surprisingly little attention to the postpartum period and even less attention to pregnancy in terms of risk for different kinds of perinatal mental disorders and distinguishing risk factors. This critical gap must be addressed, as clinical and epidemiology studies form the basis of intervention research. The prevalence of perinatal depression in different racial/ethnic groups of women is undetermined, with some reports of much higher rates in low-income and/or ethnic minority women and other reports of comparable rates among women. Below are examples of clinical, epidemiological, and risk factors research encouraged by NIMH: o Epidemiological studies to identify risk and protective factors for postpartum non-psychotic depression and anxiety disorders, especially in women with different clinical patterns and histories (e.g., reproductive-related mood changes, recurrent depression). o Clinical and epidemiological studies to identify the characteristics of pregnancy-onset depression and to examine its functional impact and course. o Studies of health disparities in perinatal depression, other peri-natal mental disorders, and in co-occurring behavioral and medical conditions. o Clinical and epidemiological studies of women with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia to identify risk factors for perinatal mood disorders onset; studies to aid in the early identification and treatment of serious perinatal psychosis among high-risk women. o Clinical and epidemiological studies of pregnancy complications and birth and neonatal outcomes in women with perinatal mood or anxiety disorders or psychosis. o Clinical and epidemiological studies of treated versus untreated perinatal mood, anxiety, and other mental disorders during pregnancy and lactation in relation to child outcomes such as development and mental health. o Research on psychiatric and social functional status associated with infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, and elective abortion. NIDA encourages research in the following area: o Studies exploring the effects of current or lifetime drug abuse, including treatment status and comorbid conditions, on onset and course of mental disorders during the perinatal period. Basic and Clinical Neuroscience Very little basic neuroscience research is currently aimed specifically at addressing the neurobiology of perinatal mood disorders. There is a need to apply the knowledge of hormone-sensitive brain circuits and neurotransmitter systems to developing an understanding of the neurobiology of perinatal mood disorders in clinical populations. The development of appropriate models of the peripartum period will be essential for understanding the neurobiology of perinatal mood disorders. Consideration of combined genetic and environmental influences on postpartum hormonal status, emotionality, and maternal behavior is also appropriate for model development. Finally, new tools are needed to advance the understanding of neuroendocrine control of mood and cognition in humans, non-human primates, and other species. The following are examples of clinical neuroscience research encouraged by NIMH: o Studies aimed at identifying neurobiological, endocrine, and behavioral characteristics that distinguish perinatal mood disorders from perinatal psychotic disorders and from mental disorders occurring at other times across the lifespan. o Neuroimaging studies of normal and patient populations of women during different perinatal intervals to identify functional changes in brain neurochemistry in relation to hormonal transitions. o Studies to identify unique hormone sensitivities in women with histories of perinatal mental disorders in order to predict risk of subsequent perinatal mood disorders and to identify subsets of women vulnerable to developing mood disorders following other hormonal events (e.g., menstruation; menopause). o Studies to identify genetic polymorphisms/markers of vulnerability in women at high risk for the development of perinatal mood disorders or postpartum psychosis. The inclusion of subsets of women with more homogeneous psychological symptoms during pregnancy and post-partum is particularly encouraged. o The inclusion of women with a history of perinatal mood disorders in genetic studies of depression and bipolar disorder in order to identify additional vulnerability markers for the disorders in relation to perinatal triggers. Below are examples of model development research encouraged by NIMH: o The development of models of hormone changes occurring during and after pregnancy for neurobiological and behavioral studies. o The development of models to examine the combined environmental and genetic influences of resilience and vulnerability to mood and cognitive disorders during the perinatal period. o The development of models to study the impact of perinatal disorders during pregnancy and lactation and pharmacological treatments for the disorders on the behavioral and neural development of offspring. o Identification of relevant objective and quantitative measures including assessment of neuroendocrine activity (pituitary, gonadal, thyroid hormone systems), brain activation (EEG, PPI, ERP), and the development of simplified behavioral measures with parallel application across species including humans, non-human primates, and/or rodents. Below are examples of tool development research encouraged by NIMH: o Development of research tools to visualize the influence of post-partum hormonal changes on brain gene expression and on activation of brain circuits regulating mood and cognition. o Development of more selective hormone receptor ligands and radioligands (e.g., estrogen receptor ß agonists and thyroid receptor ligands) for basic and clinical research. o Development of novel tools and approaches to visualize activation of steroid hormone receptors in brain imaging studies across the reproductive cycle and throughout pregnancy. NIDA encourages research in the following area: o Studies elucidating the effects of drug abuse or drug abuse history and other comorbid conditions (e.g., HIV infection, hepatitis) on maternal neurobiology during the perinatal period. NICHD encourages research in the following area: o Mechanistic studies of the impact of perinatal mood disorders on human fetal and infant nervous system development. Interventions Research There is a need to develop more systematic knowledge about the impact of known pharmacological and psychosocial depression treatments for perinatal mood disorders. There is also a need to develop new behavioral interventions for these conditions, in particular interventions that can be adapted to general medical or group settings. The following are examples of the kinds of intervention studies encouraged by NIMH: o Studies of the efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of pharmacotherapies for treatment of perinatal mood disorders, especially those occurring during pregnancy and lactation. o Maintenance studies to develop effective non-pharmacological interventions to prevent postpartum relapse. o Studies of pharmacological maintenance treatments during pregnancy and postpartum for women with serious mental illnesses such as psychosis and studies of pharmacological prophylaxis strategies for these conditions in women at high risk for a recurrence of psychotic perinatal conditions. o Controlled studies of non-pharmacological interventions, such as psychosocial therapies or light therapy for perinatal depression. o Development of innovative non-pharmacological interventions as alternatives to traditional one-on-one interventions for identifying, preventing, and treating perinatal mood disorders (e.g., self-help; support groups; Web-based approaches to reduction of subsyndromal symptoms before they become disorders). o Development of outcome measures of maternal functioning and/or child functioning, which can be incorporated into assessments of the effectiveness of interventions. o The development of innovative interventions for preventing and treating perinatal mood disorders, which are aimed at the reduction of risk for poor parenting and child psychopathology and that can be easily adapted to medical and other real-world settings (e.g., community-based mental health centers). NIDA encourages research in the following area: o Studies of the effects of current or lifetime diagnosis of drug abuse and comorbid conditions on behavioral and pharmacological treatment of maternal mental disorders during the perinatal period. Services Research Increased screening and referral to accurate, accessible, and sustainable mental health assessment, treatment, and needed services is a public health strategy with the potential to improve outcomes in perinatal mood disorders. To determine the effectiveness of such an approach, a variety of factors must be evaluated at the individual, practitioner, organizational, community, and systems levels. The following are examples of services research encouraged by NIMH: o Studies dealing with clinical decision-making in personal-encounter care for individual patients with perinatal mood disorders; research to identify risk factors for the development of such disorders in clinical settings; factors that are important in the natural history of these disorders, including co-morbid conditions. o Studies that elucidate the critical components of effective collaborative models for screening/referral partnerships within and across systems of care (e.g., between primary care and mental health care, between public and private health care systems, or between health care providers/systems and employers). Such studies should seek to understand issues relevant to successful implementation of effective models. o Research on the impact of various forms of managed care and physician payment methods on the detection, assessment, referral and treatment of perinatal mood disorders, and performing economic analyses of practice patterns of different health providers and systems in addressing such disorders. o The development of community collaborative models for screening/referral partnerships between researchers and public and private health care systems and between health care providers/systems and employers. o Studies of the mechanisms by which stigma associated with perinatal mental illness affects the behavior of providers and consumers in terms of creating barriers to recognition, help-seeking, or referral for or acceptance of treatment. o Studies that provide insights into differences in quality and outcomes of care in various practice types, and analysis of the appropriateness of treatment, including medications. o Studies to determine the need for and barriers to utilization of mental health services for mothers with postpartum mood disorders, including assessment and rehabilitation of functional disability. o Studies exploring the feasibility and efficacy of parenting-related services that address special issues of parenting and illness management for women with serious mental illnesses. o Research related to issues of culture, social systems, and social networks as they relate to help-seeking, use and provision of services, and effectiveness, quality, and outcomes of services. MECHANISM(S) OF SUPPORT This PA uses the NIH Research Project Grant (R01), Small Grant (R03), and Exploratory/Developmental Grant (R21) mechanisms. As an applicant, you will be solely responsible for planning, directing, and executing the proposed project. The Small Grant (R03) provides two years of funding with a maximum of $50,000 direct costs for each year. Instructions for the R03 application can be found at (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-03-108.html). The Exploratory/Developmental Grant (R21) provides two years of funding with a maximum of $275,000 direct costs over the entire budget period with no one year exceeding $200,000. It is intended for development and pilot testing of novel models, sensitive neurochemical measurements, interventions and other aspects of intervention development. Instructions for R21 applications can be found at (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-03-107.html). 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This policy applies to all investigator-initiated new (type 1), competing continuation (type 2), competing supplement, or any amended or revised version of these grant application types. Additional information on this policy is available in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, October 19, 2001 at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-02-004.html. SENDING AN APPLICATION TO THE NIH: Submit a signed, typewritten original of the application, including the checklist, and five signed photocopies in one package to: Center for Scientific Review National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040, MSC 7710 Bethesda, MD 20892-7710 Bethesda, MD 20817 (for express/courier service) APPLICATION PROCESSING: Applications must be mailed on or before the receipt dates described at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm. 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All investigators proposing clinical research should read the "NIH Guidelines for Inclusion of Women and Minorities as Subjects in Clinical Research - Amended, October, 2001," published in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts on October 9, 2001 (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD- 02-001.html); a complete copy of the updated Guidelines are available at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/women_min/guidelines_amended_10_2001.htm. The amended policy incorporates: the use of an NIH definition of clinical research; updated racial and ethnic categories in compliance with the new OMB standards; clarification of language governing NIH-defined Phase III clinical trials consistent with the new PHS Form 398; and updated roles and responsibilities of NIH staff and the extramural community. 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(And so this is solstice. A time when humans, over many tens of thousands of years, have devoted themselves to Deep Thoughts. In the spirit of which, a piece that examines the "Ultimate Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, The Universe, and Everything." That is: 42. An earlier version of this piece rambled on to red here.)
In the cosmology of The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, the "Ultimate Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, The Universe, and Everything" is, as determined by a computer that devotes more than 7 million years to the task, the number 42.
The computer then informs its programmers that the precise nature of the ultimate question, however, is still unknown. At the urging of the agitated programmers, the computer then agrees to construct an even more sophisticated computer (subsequently known as Earth), which, after 10 million years or so, will come up with this question. To which the answer is 42.
Unfortunately, the Earth is destroyed by Vogon workmen, constructing a new Hyperspace Bypass, about five minutes before the question is due from the computer to arrive.
Douglas Adams, who came up with this delightful nonsense, always vowed that there was nothing special about his selection of the number 42 as the "Ultimate Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, The Universe, and Everything." He consistently maintained variations around the claim that he decided the Ultimate Answer "should be something that made no sense whatsoever—a number, and a mundane one at that." That he lit upon 42 "at random." That 42 is "a completely ordinary number, a number not just divisible by two but also six and seven . . . the sort of number that you could without any fear introduce to your parents."
But you know: he could be lying. Because it is a fact that brains lie all the time, and Adams was, so far as is known, an Earth creature, and one with a brain. So even if he was not consciously lying, his brain could have been lying to him.
I'm pretty sure now that this is the case—that Adams, or his brain, knew what the number 42 represented, and employed it as The Answer intentionally. I believe this because of what I've found in The White Goddess.


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So cute! Tobey Maguire was photographed heading to breakfast with his wife Jennifer Meyer and their two children – daughter Ruby, 3, and son Otis, 6 months – in Los Angeles on Sunday (November 15).
Jennifer, a jewelry designer, recently said that she's in "heaven" when she's with her sweet family of four:
With my family, pretty much whenever we are all together, I'm in heaven. Literally, we could be driving in the car and I'm happy."
Tobey stars in the upcoming flick, Brothers, alongside Hollywood heavyweights Jake Gyllenhaal and Natalie Portman.


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Here are a baker's dozen questions about Lutheranism and Lutheranism in America, for you to relax and ponder. How well did you do, before going to Wikipedia?
1. Which of these was not written by Martin Luther?
a. Small Catechism
b. Large Catechism
c. Augsburg Confession
d. Smalcald Articles
2. Which of these topics are not discussed in the Ninety-Five Theses?
a. Penance
b. Marriage of Priests
c. Purgatory
d. Authority of the Pope
3. T/F: The name "Lutheran" is older than the name "Protestant."
4. Martin Luther's teachings were condemned at the Imperial Congress of
a. Worms, 1521
b. Speyer, 1529
c. Augsburg, 1530
d. Augsburg, 1555
5. T/F: In their official confessions, Lutherans explicitly have named Scripture to be the only infallible rule and norm of faith and life since 1577, reaffirming this solid belief held since 1517.
6. The oldest American Lutheran church building was dedicated in Essington, Pennsylvania in
a. 1645
b. 1680
c. 1700
d. 1748
7. The oldest church that is today a member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is
a. St. Paul, Fort Wayne
b. Trinity, St. Louis,
c. St. Matthew, New York City
d. Old Zion, Philadelphia
8. What Lutheran pastor helped American Lutherans return to their confessional identity during the eighteenth century via the Pennsylvania Ministerium?
a. Samuel S. Schmucker
b. Henry M. Muhlenberg
c. John A. Wygandt
d. John N. Kurtz
9. Which Lutheran pastor sparked the nineteenth-century Lutheran confessional awakening in 1818?
a. August Kavel
b. Martin Stephan
c. Wilhelm Löhe
d. Claus Harms
10. Which one of these Lutheran pastors was an important traveling missionary helped by Wilhelm Löhe?
a. Ferdinand Walther
b. Ottomar Fürbringer
c. Friedrich Wyneken
d. Albrecht Hoppe
11. Who was the first president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod?
a. Friedrich Pfotenhauer
b. Franz Pieper
c. Heinrich Schwan
d. Ferdinand Walther
12. T/F: Scripture itself teaches the proper distinction between Law and Gospel as the key to understanding Christ in Scripture and His relationship with us.
13. T/F: The belief that a person is elected to salvation on account of his or her good behavior and in view of faith is contrary to the biblical teaching of free grace alone in Christ Jesus.
Answers are in the comments.


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Easy rice cooker recipes
Nicole Aloni shared some easy rice cooker recipes today on Sunrise Seattle. Catch her Sunrise Seattle segment "Savor the Flavor with Nicole Aloni" Wednesdays at 8:20 a.m.
Bayou Jambalaya
For an easy summer supper, serve this flavorful one dish supper with a green salad and a frosty stein of beer or iced tea. Makes 4 to 6 servings
3 T. olive oil
1 c. chopped onion
1 T. minced garlic
2 stalk celery, diced
1/2 c diced red or yellow bell pepper
1 c. long grain rice, preferably Basmati
1 to 1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 c. chopped green onion
1/4 c. chopped cilantro
1 3/4 c. low sodium chicken broth
1 (14 oz.) can chopped tomatoes with juice
2 bay leaves
3/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 1/2 c. cooked, dark meat chicken
1/2 lb fully cooked spicy Louisiana sausage or kielbasa, diced
12 medium shrimp
1/2 c. chopped parsley or green onion
Heat oil in rice cooker and saut onion, pepper, garlic and celery for 3 to 4 minutes to soften.
Add rice and stir to coat.
Add remaining ingredients, except parsley. Cover and cook, (OKAY TO OPEN LID!--stirring once or twice, until the rice cooker turns off (about 24 minutes.)
Let rest for 2 or 3 minutes then open the cooker carefully. Serve topped with chopped parsley.
Parisian Rice
Mushrooms, nutty brown rice and herbs quickly create a delicious side for roast chicken or beef kebabs from the grill. Makes 2 cups
1 c. long grain brown rice
2 T. olive oil
1/2 c. minced onion
1 T. minced garlic
1 (4 oz) can mushroom slices with liquid
1 tsp dried thyme
2 T. dried parsley
1 T. lemon zest
2 1/2 c. plus 1 T. vegetable or reduced sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 c. chopped parsley
Wash the rice in warm water until the water runs clear.
Put oil, onion and garlic in the rice cooker and saut 3 to 4 minutes to soften onion.
Add all remaining ingredients. Stir well to mix and close the cooker. Cook until rice cooker goes to "warm" function.
Carefully open, stir and close lid. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving sprinkled with parsley.
Coconut Rice
This fragrant, silky rice is outstanding with Asian stir-fry recipes or simple grilled chicken or shrimp. Makes 2 cups
1 c. jasmine rice
1 (14 oz.) can coconut milk, plus enough water to make 2 cups
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 c. shredded basil
1/4 c. chopped cilantro or mint.
Optional: 1 red Thai pepper, seeded and minced.
Wash the rice in warm water until the water runs clear.
Put rice, coconut milk, salt and spices into cooker. Stir well to mix,
Cover and cook until machine goes to "warm" setting, about 15 minutes.
Let rest for 10 minutes.
Then toss rice with basil and cilantro and serve immediately (the optional minced chilies would be added here.) The rice will have an attractive light brown crusting on the bottom.
Risi e Bisi
Italian Arborio rice, the grain typically used to create time-consuming risotto, is easily transformed into a lush, creamy side dish by the rice cooker. Serve this cheesy rice to add sophisticated grace to a main course of grilled ribeye steak, lamb chops or baked chicken. Risi e Bisi (rice and peas) is a classic preparation from the Venice area of Italy. Makes 4 servings
2 T. olive oil
1/2 c. minced onion
1 rib celery, diced
1 c. Arborio or long grain white rice
1 3/4 c. reduced sodium chicken stock
1/4 c. dry vermouth or dry white wine
1 T. dried parsley
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
1 c. frozen, defrosted peas
1/4 c. diced smoked ham or Prosciutto
3 T. unsalted butter
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Wash rice in warm water until the water runs clear.
Put oil, celery and onion in pan. Saut 4 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat well.
Add all remaining ingredients except peas, ham, butter and Parmesan. Stir to mix and close lid.
Cook until cooker switches to "warm" function (about 15 minutes). Carefully open lid, add peas and ham, and stir to mix. Close lid and let rest 10 minutes.
Open lid and stir in butter and Parmesan. Serve immediately
Curried Lentils and Rice
Lentils are the basis for many classic Indian curry recipes. In the rice cooker, this combination of aromatic Indian spices, lentils and rice easily creates an exotic and satisfying vegetarian entre or side dish. Makes 4 to 6 main dish servings
1/2 c plain yogurt
1/4 c. chopped fresh mint or parsley
3/4 c. basmati rice
1/4 c. Olive oil
1 c. chopped onion
1 T. curry powder
1 T. minced ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 c. brown lentils
2 1/2 c. vegetable or reduced sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 c. diced, seeded tomato
1/4 tsp. red chili flakes
3 T. lemon juice
2 c. (packed) chopped, fresh spinach
Mix mint and yogurt and refrigerate
Wash rice in warm water until the water runs clear.
Add olive oil, onion, curry, ginger and cumin to the rice cooker. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring, to soften the onions.
Add the lentils and stir to coat. Add the broth, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients, through lemon juice, and continue to cook until rice cooker switches to "warm" function.
Carefully lift cover; quickly stir in the spinach and re-cover. Allow to stand for 10 minutes. The rice will have an attractive, light brown crusting on the bottom.
Serve with a dollop of minted yogurt.


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Florida native Easton Corbin is not the first country star to make things happen by going back to the roots of country (like his heroes George Jones and Merle Haggard used to make), but he's the best to come along so far this year.
The baritone has already had a Top 20 hit with his ditty "A Little More Country Than That" off his self-titled debut disc (it hits stores March 2).
Also look for the the breezy "Roll With It," vacation-inspired "This Far From Memphis" and self-penned barroom anthem "That'll Make You Wanna Drink" when you get the album.
For now, take a listen to the first single and tell me if it makes you want to.
--By Ian Drew for UsMagazine.com. To read more of Ian's blog, click here.


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Elections chief Huff to run for job
Updated 10:00 pm, Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Despite considerable reluctance, Sherril Huff confirmed Tuesday that she will run for election to the job she now holds by appointment: director of elections in King County.
County Executive Ron Sims, who appeared with Huff at the news conference announcing her candidacy, said he had begged Huff to join the crowded field of candidates shaping up for the election Feb. 3 -- in part, Sims suggested, because of the weakness of that field. Sims appointed Huff director in 2007, but voters Nov. 4 amended the county charter to make the office an elective one.
Huff, 63, said she didn't favor the charter amendment, wasn't interested in campaigning at this point in her life and was resistant to moving from Kitsap County, where her grown children live, to King County, which she must do to qualify for the office.
"It was a big gulp to think about that change," she said.
But she said she wants to safeguard the department's recovery from the disaster of the 2004, when vote-counting blunders put King County at the heart of the Republican Party's legal challenge to the election of Democratic Gov. Chris Gregoire. A judge ultimately ruled Gregoire the winner, by 133 votes.
Huff said she was leasing a home in Seattle and would register to vote in King County on Tuesday afternoon, well before the Jan. 3 deadline to sign up for the Tuesday Feb. 3. The candidate filing period for the office is Wednesday through Friday.
The nonpartisan election is an unusual one because there is no primary, and whoever finishes first will win, even if the leading vote total is well short of a majority. The initial term in office expires at the end of 2011, and subsequent elections to full, four-year terms will follow the normal model of a primary followed by a general election.
The odd nature of the election generated fears among some county officials that the race could be won by a candidate with some degree of name recognition but little or no experience in handling the kind of complex challenges that elections administration presents. Among those said to be considering the race, the best known are state Sen. Pam Roach, R-Auburn, a conservative firebrand who is anathema to many liberals and moderates, and David Irons, a former county councilman who ran as the Republican challenger to Sims in 2005.
Huff may be respected by county officials, but she is not readily identifiable by most voters. Although she won election as a Democrat to manage elections in Kitsap County 20 years ago, she is soft-spoken and does not come across as a hard-charging candidate.
The key to winning will be to raise enough money to buy campaign advertising targeted at the voters most likely to participate in an off-year, off-month election, Huff's campaign consultant, Christian Sinderman, said. The election will be the first countywide vote to be conducted entirely by mail.
Huff joined the elections department in 2005 as assistant director to Dean Logan, who absorbed fierce criticism for 2004 foul-ups that included overlooking absentee ballots until it was too late to tally them, tabulating provisional ballots without verifying voter eligibility and recording large discrepancies between the number of ballots cast and the number of voters voting. After Logan quit in 2006, Sims elevated Huff to succeed him.
Since 2004, the department has conducted a string of elections with little or no controversy.


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Selective Service System Local Board Member Opportunity
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WhenIt's flexible! We'll work with your schedule.
Where102 East Walworth StreetElkhorn, WI 53121
A citizen can be a volunteer to be a Local Board Member for the Selective Service System (SSS). SSS Local Board Members are part of a group of citizen volunteers whose mission, upon a draft, will be to decide who among the registrants in their community will receive deferments, postponements, or exemptions from military service based on the individual registrant's circumstances and beliefs. There are currently Local Board positions open in Wisconsin for residents of Walworth, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Crawford, Juneau, Dunn, Brown, Chippewa, Eau Claire, Jackson, marquette, Winnebago, Wood, and Adams Counties. If you know of any residents of these counties who might be interested in becoming SSS Local Board Members, please let me know. Prospective board members must:
·Be a citizen of the United States ·Be at least 18 years old ·Be registered with Selective Service, if a male ·Not be an employee of any law enforcement occupation ·Not be an active or retired member of the armed forces ·Not have been convicted for any criminal offense Once identified as qualified candidates for appointment, they are recommended by the governor and appointed by the director of the Selective Service System, who acts on behalf of the President. New members receive five hours of initial training after appointment, followed by two hours of annual training for as long as they remain in the position. They may serve in board member positions up to a total of 20 years, if desired. Those who believe they meet the standards of Selective Service board membership and wish to be considered for an appointment can contact me directly at the phone number or e-mail in my signature block, or call the SSS at 847-688-4540, or go to: http://www.sss.gov/BM.htm Very Respectfully, CDR Alex Flakas, US Navy Selective Service System - Wisconsin Phone: 703-309-4455 E-mail: email@example.com or
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It's no wonder that this month's Happening Kid is named Ruby, as she shines extra bright while tumbling through her busy schedule. Our staff was impressed when they heard about Newtown's Ruby Lazaro ambitious schedule, but when they found out she was only five years old they were truly floored! We got the chance to ask Ruby a few questions about her life as a Happening Kid:
BH: We hear that you participate in a variety of activities at the Newtown Athletic Club. Which are your favorites?
Ruby: I love to do gymnastics, hip hop dance, zumbatomics, soccer. and I also just joined the NAC Attack swim team. I also love to go rock climbing with my Daddy and bike riding with my Mommy for fun.
BH: Wow! You certainly keep a busy schedule. What has been your favorite experiences so far?
Ruby: In February, I was named the Gymnast of the Month at the NAC, and I also rode and kissed a dolphin when I was still four years old!
BH: That much have been so exciting! Aside for your busy schedule activities, what is your favorite subject at school?
Ruby: I love science becuase I like to do experiments and find out how things work.
BH: For such an accomplish kid, you must have some amazing adults to look up to! Who are your biggest inspirations?
Ruby: My mom, dad and sister- they all love and encourage me in everything I do.
BH: A very special kid with a very special family- makes sense! Last of all, what do you want to be when you grow up?
Ruby: There are so many choices I am not sure yet, but maybe a Doctor or Dentist or a Rock and Roll Star.
BH: We have no doubt that with your ambition, you'll achieve anything you set your mind to. Congrats, Ruby!
This month's Bucks County Happening Kid was brought to you by the Newtown Athletic Club. In addition to a state of the art wellness facility, the NAC offers a variety of popular youth programs include Dance, Aquatics, Tae Kwon Do, Camps, Gymnastics, KidFit, & Bucks County birthday parties.


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Don't miss out on a lower price on this hotel
Get an overview of this hotel3-star hotel with free breakfast and indoor pool
Popular property highlights
Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Waterfront Park and Chocolate Church. Doubling Point Lighthouse is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) away.
Hotel Features
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and coffee/tea in a common area. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, a meeting room, and concierge services are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 94 rooms provide free WiFi and free wired Internet, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves. Guests will also find coffee makers, free weekday newspapers, and free local calls.
Guest Highlights
- Comfortable rooms
- Good location
- Breakfast
- Helpful staff
- Clean guestrooms
- Guestroom size
Hampton Inn Bath (Brunswick Area)
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Hampton Inn Bath (Brunswick Area) features an indoor pool and a fitness center. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Event facilities measure 567 square feet (53 square meters). This business-friendly hotel also offers coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Hampton Inn Bath (Brunswick Area) is a smoke-free property.
- Total number of rooms - 94
- Number of floors - 4
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Fireplace in lobby
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free self parking
- Year Built 2010
- Conference space size (meters) - 53
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Business center
- Television in common areas
- Free breakfast
- Elevator/lift
- Fitness facilities
- Grocery/convenience store
- Laundry facilities
- One meeting room
- Conference space size (feet) - 567
- Smoke-free property
- Indoor pool
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Indoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Grocery/convenience store
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Free weekday newspaper
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free local calls
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- Satellite TV service
- Free WiFi
- In-room safe
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Rollaway/extra beds (free)
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Flat-panel TV
- Free wired Internet
Where to Eat
Guests are offered a complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Bicycle rentals nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Free rollaway/extra beds!
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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"(Andrean) took their big man out and I thought I had a little bit of a mismatch there so they went to me," said Gremaux about the miss. "I missed it and I knew I had to come through in the overtime and help my team out."
Gremaux bounced back quickly, scoring seven of his 13 points in overtime and grabbing three huge rebounds as the seventh-ranked Cadets secured the program's first state championship appearance with a 68-63 victory over No. 3 Andrean a Huntington North High School.
Gremaux's overtime performance was not the only example of resiliency from the Cadets on Saturday.
Andrean held an eight-point lead with just over four minutes remaining in regulation before the Cadets stormed back. A 7-0 run capped by a D.J. McCall "and-1" brought Concordia back to within a point, but it did not take the lead until a Gremaux layup with 1:55 left put the Cadets in front by one.
Andrean's Nick Davidson hit one-of-two free throws with 1:45 left to tie the game. Concordia (23-4) then moved the ball around the court until eight seconds remained before calling a timeout, setting up the play for Gremaux.
With Andrean big man Skylar Moss on the bench, Gremaux got the entry pass and went to the hoop with just seconds remaining, but missed, sending the game into overtime.
"After that missed shot, I went back to the bench and put my head down," Gremaux said. "The guys told me to put my head back up. I knew what I had to do and we came through."
The Cadets, without Thomas Starks who fouled out in regulation, persevered in extra time.
"I've never had a team like this," said Concordia coach Josh Eggold when asked about his team's resiliency. "I felt like every timeout and every huddle we had there was a belief that was there in each other."
The Cadets never relented with their defense, forcing Andrean to turn the ball over an uncharacteristic 19 times. Entering Saturday, the Fighting 59ers had averaged 13 turnovers per contest.
"That was one of the strengths we put on the scouting report, that they are such a great ball control team and they take care of it," Eggold said. "To turn them over that many times is a big tale of the game."
It was offensive balance that led the way for Concordia as four players finished in double figures, led by McCall's 20 points. Marq Rogers finished with 15 points, with Gremaux adding 13 and Starks 10.
Andrean (22-4) was led by Sam Toporski's 20 points while Collin Wojcik added 17.
Concordia will take on No. 2 Greensburg in the Class 3A State Championship next Saturday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Pirates defeated top-ranked Mt. Vernon 62-37 on Saturday. Tip-off for the state title game is scheduled for 6 p.m.Concordia 11 19 5 19 14-68
Andrean 15 10 17 12 9-63
Concordia: McCall 20, Harris 3, Gross 7, Rogers 15, Starks 10, Gremaux 13.
Andrean: Davidson 10, Toporski 20, Wojcik 17, Moss 16.


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Our view: Hospitality House sets standard for community
April 1, 2013
If our community is to be measured by how it treats those who have the least among us, we owe a great deal of thanks to those at Hospitality House for raising that bar.
This week, the nonprofit organization celebrated the start of renovation work at a Glenbrook Basin building just down the street from The Union that is planned to be complete by July and serve as "Utah's Place," home base for Hospitality House's service to homeless people in our community.
But as one of the organization's cofounders said at the groundbreaking ceremony, the building of the community's first permanent shelter began long ago.
"The journey to these doors has been long and arduous," said Joanna Robinson, cofounder of Hospitality House and president of its board of directors. Robinson has been there from the beginning with her husband, the late folksinger, poet and advocate for the homeless, Bruce "Utah" Phillips. Along with Cindy Maple, who eventually became executive director, Margaret Little, Janice O'Brien, Karen Terpening and the Rev. Don Lee, they comprised a group of community members who sat down in late 2004 seeking to provide our homeless residents with basic human needs of food and shelter.
In true grassroots fashion, the group grew with the likes of Jim Ward, Doug Lautzenhiser, Mary O'Brien, Mark Schlak, Theresa Lyon, Sue Gill and Frank Desplancke lending their hands, and by the following summer, the Foothill House of Hospitality was formed as a nonprofit organization.
Suddenly, those among us who seemed to have so little, in a matter of months, had not only food and shelter but also burgeoning support within the community.
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Nearing a decade of dedication to homeless people, Hospitality House has not only provided for those in need but has also worked to enlighten others about those they serve. Reminding that those receiving their services are real people with real stories, some struck by hard-luck circumstances and others struggling with substance abuse or mental illness, but real-life human beings all the same.
In establishing expectations to be met by its guests, such as sobriety requirements and limits on length of stay, Hospitality House helped its own cause by showing such services are not simply a hand out but a helping hand toward a better life.
The result has been a community more receptive to the cause, on full display with children selling handmade quilts, artists donating their works for auction and myriad other community fundraising efforts. Such support has also been evident in the faith community's embrace of the program with the original eight churches providing meals or shelter in the early days having now grown to 28 churches or faith-based organizations involved today.
From its humble vision of simply helping those in need to extending its spectrum of services and the frequency with which those services are offered with each milestone met, the committed core of Hospitality House's volunteers has been there along every step of the organization's journey.
And along the way, Hospitality House has helped those among us most in need by reminding each of us that "there but for the grace of God, go I."


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Arch Campbell Show: The Lego Movie, Ride Along, Monuments Men
(WJLA) - "The Lego Movie" mixes outrageous animation with over-the-top music to create a fun story about following instructions, but STILL Thinking out of the box every now and then – resulting in one of the year's most fun family events.
Kevin Hart won the box office four weeks running in "Ride Along," and even came through the District Sunday night to promote an update of the David Mamet comedy romance, opening Valentine's Day.
George Clooney's "The Monuments Men" opened in second place with a respectable $23 million opening weekend.


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Four-legged war vets get top care
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP)—When he came to, the Marine's arm hung lamely. It was broken by ball bearings hurled so hard from a suicide bomb that they also became embedded in his gun. Yet Brendan Poelaert's thoughts quickly turned to his patrol dog.
The powerful Belgian Malinois named Flapoor had served him as partner and protector for the past four months in Iraq. Now, the dog staggered a few steps along the Ramadi street, then stared blankly. Blood poured from his chest.
"I didn't care about my injuries, my arm," his handler says. "I'm telling the medic, 'I got to get my dog to the vet!"'
About 2,000 of these working dogs confront danger beside American soldiers, largely in the Middle East.
With noses that detect scents up to a third of a mile away, many sniff for explosives in Iraq. Their numbers have been growing about 20 percent a year since the terrorist attacks of 2001, says Air Force Capt. Jeffrey McKamey, who helps run the program.
In doing their jobs, dozens of these dogs have also become war wounded—scorched by the desert, slashed by broken glass, pelted by stray bullets, pounded by roadside bombs.
Their services are so valued, though, that wounded dogs are treated much like wounded troops. "They are cared for as well as any soldier," insists Senior Airman Ronald A. Harden, a dog handler in Iraq.
Their first aid comes out of doggy field kits bearing everything from medicine to syringes. Some are evacuated to military veterinary centers hundreds of miles away and even to Germany and the United States for rehabilitation. Many recover and return to duty.
On the day of the Ramadi blast in January 2006, Poelaert, trained in veterinary first aid, began care as soon as both were loaded into an SUV. He pressed his finger to his dog's chest to stop him from bleeding to death.
When they reached the base camp, a medic with veterinary training took over, starting Flapoor on an IV. Poelaert departed reluctantly for his own surgery.
Flapoor—the name means "droopy-eared" in the Dutch language of his homeland—would eventually go to Baghdad for more care of his punctured lung and belly wounds. He'd later rejoin his handler and fly in a cargo plane to the U.S. for physical rehab.
Healing under the California sun at Camp Pendleton, Flapoor is now back to his usual self in most ways: fast, friendly, eager-to-please. But he still suffers a sort of canine PTSD. "He's really jumpy around loud noises now," Poelaert says.
Military dogs must be in top condition to perform the duties they're assigned. And training is rigorous.
Dogs take their basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, where they learn to tolerate the crack of gunfire and sputter of helicopters. They are trained to sniff for explosives on command, freezing and staring at suspicious objects.
Merely baring their teeth, they can cow a crowd. Commanded to strike, they can easily flatten a big man with one leap, flying like a 50-pound sand bag tossed from a truck.
Smart and strong Malinois and shepherds predominate, but other breeds are trained too. Even small dogs, like beagles or poodles, are occasionally taught to detect explosives in submarines and other close quarters.
In Iraq, the demand for explosives-finding dogs has escalated. They lead patrols with their handlers in tow, sniffing bags and other suspicious objects along the way.
The bombs have bulked up in past months, putting dogs and handlers at more risk. To protect handlers, some dogs are now trained to wear backpacks with radios and respond to remote voice commands.
"As much as I love these dogs, their job is to take a bullet for me," says trainer Sgt. Douglas Timberlake.
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