text: Hiding Out Studio: Lionsgate Year: 1987 Rated: PG-13 Film Length: 99 minutes Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 (English) Subtitles: English (SDH), Spanish, US Release Date: April 14, 2009 Movie: out of In the mid 1980s, most American households had at least one VCR, and studios began to see a new profit stream from their movies, many of them earning more in home video revenues than they did at the box office. Movie producers, home video companies, and private investors all tried to get in on this new revenue stream, and thus the mini-major was born. From the mid 1980s thru the early 1990s, companies such as Kings Road Entertainment, Skouras Pictures, Vestron Pictures, Hemdale Films, New Century, New World Pictures, Taft Entertainment, New Line Cinema, DeLaurentiis Entertainment Group, Taurus Entertainment, Atlantic Releasing, The Cannon Group, Miramax, and Orion (just to name a few) were either born or expanded, and began producing and distributing modest-budgeted films to movie theaters (and later home video), hoping to cash in on the video revolution. Many (but not all) were box office duds, and what resulted was a glut of mostly forgettable movies on video store shelves, and by the mid-1990s, these mini-major studios were either bankrupt or had been acquired by a major studio. Hiding Out was one of the last films to be released and distributed theatrically by DeLaurentiis Entertainment Group. Jon Cryer, currently enjoying something of a comeback on CBS's hit comedy "Two and a Half Men" with Charlie Sheen, stars as Andrew Morenski, a Boston stockbroker who was unknowingly selling junk bonds as part of a money laundering scheme for the mob. When one of his partners is murdered, the FBI places Andrew into protective custody, but the hit men still manage to ambush Andrew and the two FBI agents. Andrew escapes to Delaware, hoping to stay with his aunt and cousin (played by Keith Coogan) until things blow over. After being mistaken as a high school student, Andrew decides to assume the identity of Maxwell Hauser (taken from a coffee can in the admitting office) and enrolls in his cousin's high school. The bulk of the story has Andrew re-experiencing senior year, trying to stay under the radar while at the same time gaining popularity, and even running for class president. Cryer puts in one of his better performances, playing a character five years older than himself trying to be a high school student ten years younger. Coogan is very funny as Andrew's distracted cousin who desperately wants to get his driver's license and meet girls. Annabeth Gish is delightful as the romantic interest, one of her first film roles (her next role would be in "Mystic Pizza"). Last but not least, the late John Spencer is great as Bakey, the colorful, cantankerous FBI agent hot on Andrew's tail. Spencer's performance as Bakey could very well be a much younger version of his FBI Director Womack from "The Rock." Video: out of Lionsgate brings Hiding Out to DVD a second time (the previous release came from Anchor Bay) in an adequate 1.78:1 anamorphic transfer. The print has a fair amount of grain and appears darker than it should, resulting in noticeable compression artifacts, particularly in reds (the DEG studio logo in particular) and in darker scenes. Otherwise, not a bad transfer, but not a great one, either. Audio: out of The audio is where this film really shows its age. Dialogue is thin, often tinny. The 5.1 remix is very front-heavy, almost mono, except during music montages, when the music bleeds to the rears. Special Features: out of Lionsgate has included a Trivia subtitle track as one of the few sparse extras on this disc. The tidbits of trivia are few and far between, and contain either information that is widely known or trivia so obscure (and often in the form of a multiple choice question) most people could care less about. The film's original theatrical trailer, in 1.33:1 full frame and Dolby Digital 2.0 mono is included. The trailer does a good job of proving that one of DEG's weaknesses as a studio was in marketing, as this trailer is just awful. It's a shame they couldn't have also included the original TV spots with Jon Cryer practically begging you to come see this movie. To round things out, Lionsgate has included trailers for "My Bloody Valentine: Special Edition" (the R-rated red-band trailer), "Monster Squad," and "Dirty Dancing: 20th Anniversary Edition." I was a bit surprised that an R-rated red-band trailer was included on a DVD for an PG-13 rated feature. Overall: out of Hiding Out is one of the better films in Lionsgate's "Lost Collection" series of DVDs, but the video, audio, and Trivia Track all could have been better. If you can find this at a bargain, then it's worth picking up.


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"What's up with that?" - Interstate updates
On Focus@4, we've found some answers to a couple of "What's up with that?" posts on our ABC 33/40 Facebook page.
Both deal with problems on interstates around Birmingham. The first comes from Greg-Janice Hethcox, who says, "There have been road signs along I-20 between Birmingham and Oxford down for months. When will the highway department finally get around to putting those back up?"Another of our friends, Melanie Foster Shivers wants to know, "How about the electronic road sign on I-459 that was knocked down a few months ago when they were repaving and it is still laying on the side of the road crumpled up with grass growing up all around it?"Brian Davis, Third Division engineer for AL-DOT says, the reason those signs on I-20 are still down is because of the recently finished repave project.
Davis says the "sign bridges" will go up within the next twenty days. He says the footings for the signs have been poured and that crews are still in the process of completing the project.
As for that massive information display that is still sitting on the side of I-459. Melanie, don't expect it to be going anywhere, anytime soon...
Brian Davis with AL-DOT says they are still working with their insurance and bonding companies. He tells ABC 33/40 they've begun the insurance process, but that it will likely be several months before any progress is made

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TOP CZECH QUALITY 2010 for EuroAgentur
Date: 6.1.2011The Best Entrepreneur, Manager and Company in the Czech Republic is a business competition awarding the Top Czech Quality Certificate to the best in the industry regardless of the company size and branch.
The purpose of competition is to get an overview of small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs and help businesses gain a higher profile and new business opportunities.
The competition awards a long list of quality companies compiled by the industries and the level of expertise and professionalism of their owners and managers.
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Greece's prime minister discussed the sensitive issue of labor costs Wednesday in a series of meetings with unions and trade federations before a crucial visit by the country's debt inspectors.
Lucas Papademos' meetings come a day after government spokesman Pantelis Kapsis warned that Greece could have to leave the euro if the struggling country fails to finalize the details of its second international bailout, for euro130 billion ($169 billion), and that more tough austerity measures may be needed.
Debt inspectors from the International Monetary Fund, European Central Bank and European Commission are expected in Athens in mid-January. Collectively known as the troika, the inspectors have previously said Greece needs to reduce its labor costs as part of efforts to make the country more competitive.
Dimitris Daskalopoulos, who heads the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises, said his industry federation would do "whatever it can" to ensure the minimum wage is not lowered.
"We must discuss how we will formulate the average labor cost, so that both employment and competitiveness are favored," Daskalopoulos said.
Greece has been kept solvent by an initial package of euro110 billion ($142 billion) bailout loans, which began being disbursed in May 2010. In return, the government imposed deeply resented austerity measures to contain a bloated budget deficit, including cutting salaries and pensions and introducing repeated tax hikes.
The measures have led to frequent and often violent demonstrations over the past two years.
Yiannis Panagopoulos, the head of the GSEE union, which represents mainly the private sector, said talks with the prime minister focused on concerns over competitiveness in the labor market.
Panagopoulos insisted that the national collective wage agreement, which includes minimum wage provisions and those of holiday pay known as the 13th and 14th salaries, were not up for negotiation. The extra two salaries per year have been trimmed in the public sector as part of austerity measures.
The second rescue package was agreed to in October. However, key details of that deal are still being negotiated - most crucially a provision under which private creditors such as banks and investment firms would take a 50 percent cut in the face value of the Greek bonds they hold.
Greece has been struggling to get private creditors to agree to key aspects of the haircut, which it has to implement ahead of the March 20 maturity date of euro14.4 billion worth of bonds. Athens would not be able to make the repayment without the second bailout, while the bond writedown would also reduce and delay the amount that would be due.
The Institute of International Finance, which has been leading the negotiations on the debt restructuring on behalf of Greece's private creditors, said late Tuesday that some progress had been made in the discussions in recent days. However, indicating the urgency of finding a solution, the IIF stressed a deal had to be found "in the days ahead."
Negotiating the details of the second bailout and ensuring Greece gets the funds is the main mandate of the temporary coalition government headed by Papademos, a former central banker appointed in November after a political crisis forced the country's socialist prime minister to resign.
On Tuesday, Kapsis warned Greece would be unable to stay in the euro without the new bailout deal.
"This famous loan agreement must be signed, otherwise we are outside the markets, out of the euro and things will become much worse," he told private Skai TV.
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Defiant A-Rod rips detractors, says 'I refuse to quit'
With all the talk of Major League Baseball's investigation of the South Florida Biogenesis clinic that alleges that New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez and as many as 20 other major league players were disturbuted performance-enhancing drugs, a defiant Rodriguez is finally breaking his silence and says he will not quit no matter what people say about him.
Rodriguez is battling is way back to the lineup after having hip surgery in the offseason.
"I know people think I'm nuts,'' he told USA Today. "I know most people wouldn't want the confrontation. Most people would say, 'Get me out of here. Trade me. Do anything.'
"But I'm the (expletive) crazy man who goes, 'I want to compete. I want to stay in New York. I refuse to quit.'
"You hear all of the doubters,'' Rodriguez says, "and that just fuels me. They don't know me. I'm not giving up. I never will. I'm not wired that way.
"This is the hardest fight I've ever had. There have been days, like, 'Holy (expletive), how am I going to get through this day?' But you keep getting after it, keep pushing."
CORCORAN: The black cloud: Biogenesis is one of the top five stories of the year so far
Rodriguez turns 38 on July 27, and says he has no one to blame but himself for his rapid decline in performance. He is also owed $114 million over the next five years.
"I've made a lot of mistakes," Rodriguez said. "Of course, I haven't been perfect. I've screwed up. But ultimately, let's keep things relative here. "I love being a Yankee. I love being in New York. I never want to leave."


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Family Law Questions? Ask a Family Lawyer Online.
If you could answer a couple questions that would be helpful
Did you sign the birth certificate, affidavit of paternity or do a paternity test on the child?
Do you have any custody or visitation orders at all?
How long has she been gone?
You have rights as the father, since you signed the birth certificate you have the right to request that she be ordered back to the state until custody/visitation can be determined. This is a petition you will need to file as soon as possible as once she becomes a resident of another state you would be required to petition in that state.
I would advise you to seek legal counsel to begin the process of petition the court for the order to bring her back. If you must go it alone, you will want to go to your local law library and pick up custody forms. Fill them out and submit them to the courts requesting custody of the child. The judge can issue a order requiring her to come back so this can be handled in court.
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Editor's Note: Any reference to TheStreet Ratings and its underlying recommendation does not reflect the opinion of TheStreet, Inc. or any of its contributors including Jim Cramer or Stephanie Link. One out of the three major indices are trading up today with the Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI) trading down 16 points (-0.1%) at 16,836 as of Monday, June 30, 2014, 12:55 PM ET. The NYSE advances/declines ratio sits at 1,605 issues advancing vs. 1,347 declining with 197 unchanged. The Basic Materials sector currently sits up 0.2% versus the S&P 500, which is unchanged. Top gainers within the sector include PPG Industries ( PPG), up 2.6%, Linn Energy ( LINE), up 1.8%, Chesapeake Energy ( CHK), up 1.6%, Transocean ( RIG), up 1.1% and Apache Corporation ( APA), up 0.9%. On the negative front, top decliners within the sector include Valero Energy ( VLO), down 2.0%, Gerdau ( GGB), down 1.7%, Ultrapar Participacoes ( UGP), down 1.7%, China Petroleum & Chemical ( SNP), down 1.2% and Phillips 66 ( PSX), down 0.9%. TheStreet would like to highlight 3 stocks pushing the sector higher today: 3. Kinder Morgan ( KMI) is one of the companies pushing the Basic Materials sector higher today. As of noon trading, Kinder Morgan is up $0.20 (0.6%) to $36.24 on light volume. Thus far, 1.5 million shares of Kinder Morgan exchanged hands as compared to its average daily volume of 5.5 million shares. The stock has ranged in price between $35.95-$36.24 after having opened the day at $36.10 as compared to the previous trading day's close of $36.04. Kinder Morgan, Inc. operates as a midstream and energy company in North America. It operates through Natural Gas Pipelines, CO2 KMP, Products Pipelines KMP, Terminals KMP, Kinder Morgan Canada KMP, and Other segments. Kinder Morgan has a market cap of $37.0 billion and is part of the energy industry. Shares are up 0.1% year-to-date as of the close of trading on Friday. Currently there are 6 analysts who rate Kinder Morgan a buy, no analysts rate it a sell, and 6 rate it a hold. TheStreet Ratings rates Kinder Morgan as a buy. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, good cash flow from operations, expanding profit margins and notable return on equity. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had lackluster performance in the stock itself. Get the full Kinder Morgan Ratings Report now. 3x UPSIDE POTENTIAL: TheStreet Quant Ratings has identified a handful of stocks that can potentially TRIPLE in the next 12 months. Learn more.
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October 4, 2001, 05:04 PM
I was persuing my arsenal . . . I mean, collection, and noticed that the absence of a good shotgun was more blatant than usual. So, what's a good budget shotgun that will fulfill the needs of home defense, urban combat, and providing bad guys with the means of overcoming their dependance on oxygen?


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Cliff Bleszinski unveiled the game during Microsoft's GDC keynote, after Tim Sweeny had demonstrated the significant improvements to the Unreal 3 engine earlier in the show.
Bleszinski claimed that Gears of War 2 will be "bigger, better and more badass" than the original. All that was shown of the sequel was a stylish, cinematic battle between protagonist Marcus Fenix and a Locust soldier.
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THE REALITY OF FASHION THE REALITY OF AIDS Celebrity Runway Show Set For Sept 13
New York City based PR Firm, Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR, announced today the details for their much anticipated reality star runway event "The Reality of FASHION The Reality of AIDS". The evening will officially take place on September 13th 2012 in New York City, a day that also resonates loudly for most as the first day of NYC Fashion Week. Celebrity Reality Stars will join forces to walk the runway for this first-of-it's-kind philanthropic event in designer pieces all with a unified goal of raising $300,000+ in funding that will directly benefit Beautiful Planning's 2012 years charity of choice, AIDS United. Designers across the US are still currently submitting their bids for their work to be the line that will be featured within the show. The high society event will only accommodate 500-600 people in person; however will be presented to the public online via live stream. Designer pieces will be auctioned off online following the event with a portion of the proceeds contributing to the final fundraising goal.
"There are an estimated 300,000 people within the U.S., that are living with HIV/AIDS, and do not know it. That number is staggering." States Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR CEO Monique Tatum "It really is heartbreaking and unacceptable in our day and age. Our goal for this amazing event is to raise $1 to represent every single one of those people, increase awareness, and work to end this devastating epidemic."
AIDS United was Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR's first choice as the beneficiary charity for the evening. Located in Washington, D.C. AIDS United works to fund various HIV/AIDS Not for Profits, grant programs, easy treatment access, housing programs and much more throughout the US.
"When we did our research we loved the fact that AIDS United executives were extremely excited and also that when asked where these donated funds would end up, we did not receive The Common response of operating costs." Continues BPMPR CEO Monique Tatum " HIV/AIDS patients come across struggles that many of us could never understand. Struggles that have to do with housing, access to affordable medications needed in order for them to live day-to-day, and so much more. AIDS United programs embrace and effect change for an outstanding number of areas that we mentioned and were concerned about."
The young CEO Monique Tatum created the event with original plans for it to take place in 2011. It was decided, to ensure the projects success, that it would be best to instead hold the event for September 2012. Reality stars both confirmed, and still in talks to walk within the runway show, range from Basketball Wives stars, Food Network stars, Americas Next Top Model, The Real Housewives of New York City, Style Network stars and more. The final line up anticipated to include stars from past shows as well as extremely exciting and controversial present. The firm has not yet released the official list of celebrity reality stars however will soon debut all details upon the launch of the new look for the events website unveiling within the next few weeks.
Sponsors for the event include MBS Wellness Inc, DreProductions LLC., and more soon to be announced. DreProductions is a professional website design and development company founded in 2008. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, DreProductions has served companies worldwide.
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Regarding retention techniques, here's a old post by Marty Hayes, of FAS (Firearms academy of Seattle) that speaks about the Lindell method vs. "destructive" techniques.
"Any method that relies on destructive techniques also hinges on physical strength to overpower an opponent. Having said that, if you possess the physical strength to do the techniques properly, no prob. But, as an instructor, I believe I need to teach techniques that people who are not the most physically fit can also do. Hence, I started teaching the LIndell method about 7-8 years ago, and continue to do so today.
As previously stated,
it takes practice to master the techniques. I got news for you, mastering ANY skill takes practice.
If a person took the time to practice WR as much as they do shooting, they would either be very skilled at WR or lousy at shooting too.
The Lindell method relies on leverage, not strength. Thus, pretty much anyone who has a reasonable level of physical strength and mobility can learn the techiques."
Interesting.... I would think that being well rounded, knowing the Lindell system very well, yet also having the capability to do strikes as well, would be very beneficial.
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The medicus Ruso and his wife, Tilla, are back in the borderlands of Britannia, this time helping to tend the builders of Hadrian's Great Wall. Having been forced to move off their land, the Britons are distinctly on edge. Then Ruso's recently arrived clerk, Candidus, goes missing. A native boy thinks he sees a body being hidden inside the wall's half-finished stonework, and a worrying rumor begins to spread. When soldiers ransack the nearby farms looking for Candidus, Tilla's tentative friendship with a local family turns to anger and disappointment. Tensions only increase when Branan, the family's youngest son, also vanishes. As Ruso and Tilla try to solve the mystery of the two disappearances - while at the same time struggling to keep the peace between the Britons and the Romans - an intricate scheme involving slavery, changed identities, and fur trappers emerges, and it becomes imperative that Ruso find Branan before it's too late.
©2014 Ruth Downie (P)2014 Tantor
"Like the other titles in the series, Downie's latest mixes an engaging story line, provocative characters, and a satisfying evocation of time and place." (Library Journal)
I am an avid eclectic reader.
"A Pleasure to Read"
This is book six in the Gaius Ruso series. This historical fiction series is best if it is read in order.
Ruso is a medical officer in the Roman Legion stationed in Briton. He married a native Briton, Tila. In this story Ruso and Tila are caught in a conflict between the Romans and Britons. There is a rumor a body is buried in the Hadrian's Wall. Ruso's medical clerk is missing. A Briton boy is missing and the family is related to Tila. With the Britons teetering on the edge of rebellion, Ruso and Tila attempt to discover who took the boy.
The book is well written and meticulously researched. The plot spirals and bends enough to keep the reader's attention. Downie continues to develop the key characters. Russo's relationship with Tila matures. Russo evolves with each installment rather than remaining a static character. I appreciate Downie's attention to detail both historical and human. I also enjoyed the dry British humor.
Simon Vance does a superb job narrating the book. Vance is a stage, film and TV actor who is also an award winning audiobook narrator. I always enjoy a book narrated by Vance.
Telecommuter living outside of San Francisco, CA. I listen to books while walking my dog, quilting, and doing chores around the house.
"Not my favorite book in the series"
I have really enjoyed this series, but this one lacked the medical aspect that in enjoy.
"Love Downie as usual, but ANGRY with Vance"
Ruth Downie hasn't lost her touch.
I've loved the entire series, but for some reason Simon Vance apparently decided not to review what his character voices sounded like before doing this book. 2/3 of the way through the book, Albanus (a recurring character in all of the books) shows up and suddenly has a heavy accent?! It is the most distracting thing I've ever heard, and I actually stopped listening to write this complaint. Albanus is one of my favorite characters, and I've been waiting most of the book for him to arrive, and now I just want to throw something every time he talks. Seriously, Simon Vance is generally better than this, and I don't understand it. Even the minor characters that have only shown up once or twice before are correct to their original renditions, but Albanus, a major character, is so far off as to be unrecognizable. Why, Simon? Why?!
"Great historical mystery with wonderful dry humor"
The time period is not commonplace and the characters are charming.
An unfortunate surgery.
I always look forward to what Ruso and Tilla are up to.
Lovely mystery, characters and dry humor.
I have to admit that I'm a total Audible junkie. MUST have book going at all times. I may be the subject of a family intervention someday.
"A new entry in this wonderful series at last!"
When I read the first in this series, "Medicus," I just had to binge on all the rest of the Russo and Tilla books in a row. Creating wonderful characters and carefully researched settings, Ruth Downie combines mystery with history in a most satisfying and entertaining way. The clash of ancient Celtic and Roman cultures provides a background to her stories that I find endlessly fascinating, and this was no exception. Always beautifully read by Simon Vance - Only bummer is waiting for the next installment. Loved it.
"The best one yet."
Tabula Rasa translates to "clean slate"… Well folks here we are another terrific tale in the Medicus series. I've said it before catching up with Tilla and Ruso is always a joy. But I have to say right out this offering is my favorite so far. By now I feel I really know them. Where they are as a couple and where they want to be. As always Ruth Downie writes with great humor and warmth, she conveys the difficulties dealing with each other's cultures so believably. I recommend this book without reservation.
While stationed to one if the forts during the construction of Hadrian's Wall. Tilla has found a family of sorts, something she's longed for, and which is a nightmare for Ruso, whose time away from his own family is just the way he likes it. I especially love the details of the building of the wall. No novel set in England can be written without the weather becoming a character. Downie make you feel the misery of what living in one of these camps during late fall must have been like. How the men and their followers must have longed to leave and go back to winter quarters, and to civilization, or what passed for civilization to the Romans in Britain. To exacerbate the situation Ruso secretary has gone missing, and a young Briton with ties to Tilla also goes missing and so Ruso is ordered to find out what happened to the boy, by his commander. They don't need the locals up in arms any more than they already are, now do they? As always it's great fun to watch the mystery play out, many characters from past books are present and add to the fun.
Plus I could listen to Simon Vance read a phone book, he is perfection as usual.
"Another Great Entry in the Series"
I have been listening to this series for the last two years, and I can't wait for the next edition. These books are not intellectually deep, though the author obviously takes care to include accurate historical details about the era. The premises of this story is that the main character, a doctor in the Roman army, and his British native wife solve various murder mysteries. This book continues that trend--a new location and a new murder mystery. I do not generally like the mystery genre, so I can't comment whether this is a quality mystery novel--I was drawn to these books by the Roman connection. What I can comment on is that these books are highly entertaining and relatively fast-paced making an overall great read.
"I loved this series!"
Who would have thought that the life of a medicus in the Roman army could be so entertaining. But it has been due to such fine writing and completely perfect narration. A truly beautiful marriage 😊
I look forward to the next book with great anticipation as I have grown very fond of the characters.
"pretty good"
I really enjoy this series and have listened to every book. SImon Vance is one of the very best narrators there is. So, it's hard to understand why he suddenly gave the recurring character Albanus some type of unidentifiable accent in this book. As A follower of this series, this was distracting.
"perfectum fabula"
Never read a print version
Search for 15 year old boy by Russo
On par
The tri death ceremony
Perfect story
"Throughly enjoyable"
I cannot recommend this audio book highly enough. I am a big fan of Ruth Downie and her Ruso series. Thrilled to get this on audio. Thank you Ruth Downie for writing it and Audible for making it available on audio.
"Great but....."
This is only relevant for those that have listened to the previous books in this series.
I have given the performance an average mark of 3 stars instead of the probable 4 stars it deserved because 1 small thing that really peeved me greatly.
A character that only had a small part in this book but has been in previous books also completely changed in voice and attitude. He went from a middle class insipid southerner to a voice of indeterminate local with a more aggressive edge of nature.
How can this happen in a series? My problem I know but Ridiculas none the less.
Aside of that I enjoyed it greatly and am sad I only have one book left to listen to.
"Good story but narration below par"
Simon Vance wasn't on form for this book. It was like a long running radio drama (e.g. The Archers) with new actors in crucial parts, without efforts towards continuity- Brian Aldridge turns Australian overnight or Joe Grundy becomes Norwegian!- Albanus in particular seems to have developed an accent which could be considered of lower status than in previous books. Tilla too sounds different and overall I feel there's less subtlety in vocal characterisation.
The story is interesting, and having recently repeated that journey "over the top" home out of England I can appreciate the bleak conditions exper
"disappointed with with the accent change!"
I have enjoyed the accents and characters so far but was unhappy Albanus became German!
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In light of the upcoming election we decided to have some fun.
Having been in the video conferencing world for a couple of years now, we have found some things to be rather funny. From names of products, like the Radvision Piccolo, to company mergers like Cisco/Tandberg. If you have ever sat back looked at the video conferencing industry we have a lot to laugh at. So at Face to Face we decided to have so fun. Trust us, we will be poking fun at everyone, even ourselves. Listen, sometimes we need not be so serious about what we do. So tune in each week to see the next installment of "The State of the Video Conferencing Union". If we offend you…well sorry. No harm, no foul.


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The District of Columbia is adding more cameras to catch traffic offenders,
but some states and cities are banning them.
The District of Columbia is doubling down on camera enforcement of its traffic laws: It already uses the devices to catch speeders and red-light runners, and this fall it plans to add them at stop signs, according to reporting by The Washington Post. But high-tech policing is a surprisingly divisive issue; cities such as New York are contemplating it, but others are banning the use of cameras.Twelve states have prohibited the cameras while 13 others and the District of Columbia use them, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. Last year, Houston and Los Angeles turned their backs on the technology due to difficulties with enforcement.
The cameras' Achilles heel is that the person driving the car (and breaking the law) may not be the car's owner, who is the one who receives the ticket in the mail. "Los Angeles County Superior Court officials ... said that for the last decade they have chosen a less forceful approach partly because the person receiving the ticket may not be the person who was driving the car," the Los Angeles Times reported. Last year it was revealed that payment for camera-enforced tickets in LA is voluntary. Only one-third of offenders reportedly pay up.Critics of the technology say many of the cameras are installed at intersections considered likely to generate revenue rather than those in need of a boost in safety. Certainly, they do make money. The District of Columbia's existing cameras helped bring in $55.1 million in fines in 2011.
Camera use is up across the country. Speed cameras have been installed in 93 communities since 2005. But will it stay that way? New Jersey is conflicted on the topic; some municipalities continue to add cameras, but the state considered a law earlier this year to pull all of them down.
It may be a matter of time before more legislators and drivers adopt the mentality of New Jersey state Sen. Mike Doherty, a Republican, who sponsored that state's anti-camera bill. "The cameras are not about safety; they're about generating revenue for municipalities," Doherty said in an interview with The Daily Beast. "The towns are using their citizens as cash cows."


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Ronan O'Gara was suspended for a week following his citing for kicking Edinburgh lock Sean Cox in a Heineken Cup fixture four days ago.
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O'Gara was cited following the incident at Murrayfield. He admitted the charge when he appeared at a disciplinary hearing in Dublin today in front of independent judicial officer Judge Jeff Blackett.
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A strong fight against reappointment of Frank Brickman to the job was led by spokesmen for the Community Vaad Hakashruth of Greater Miami, which insisted that the appointment had to go to a rabbi. The organization charged that "the City of Miami Beach can not disregard the Orthodox community by covering the kosher merchants with a city ordinance that infringes upon Orthodox religious law."
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Me: Thomas B. Fordham Institute, this is Chris
Female Caller: Hello. Are you the group doing the Education Idol event, or whatever it's called?
For those of you that weren't aware, the event she's referring to is the Education Reform Idol, an upcoming panel hosted by the Fordham Institute pitting representatives from Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin against one another in a battle to be named the ?Reformiest State of 2011,? (with the winner being determined by live audience and online vote). The conversation continued,
Me: Yes, Education Reform Idol, that's right. How may I help you?
Female Caller: I just wanted to tell you that your event is NOT the biggest education policy event this summer. That took place this past Saturday on the National Mall?
(referring to the Save Our Schools rally)
Me: Actually, our event is more about education policy?not a rally.
Female Caller: [Raises voice] Well I was there on Saturday and you all could learn an awful lot from what they were saying. I've been a teacher in New York for over twenty years and it's clear you know nothing about what's good for schools. The only policies we need are the ones from the event on Saturday. I'm calling to say that you all need to know that. Mmmkay? Goodbye.
[Hangs up phone]
Clearly this woman wasn't looking to converse with me; she didn't even give me the chance to respond to her tirade. If she would have, I would have asked what we reformers could have learned from the speeches of education policy experts Matt Damon, Richard Dreyfuss and Jon Stewart. But she didn't, because the point of the call was intimidation. I'm astonished that a grown adult would revert to this sort of bullying, especially one employed as a teacher! But then again, how dare I suggest that a discussion about the success of various states' education reforms is more productive for education policy than an event dedicated to chest-beating and reinforcing the idea that changing the system is merely a fa?ade for attacking the teaching profession.
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New vehicle sales in the first quarter rose by 19.7 percent in California and 19.2 percent in San Diego County, driven by pent-up demand that has been building throughout the Great Recession, according to a report released last week by the California New Car Dealers Association.
Auto sales are often viewed as a yardstick for the retail market, signaling whether consumers are comfortable enough to commit themselves to large outlays of cash.
In San Diego County, drivers bought 13,959 new cars and 9,529 new light trucks in the first quarter, compared to 11,695 cars and 8.007 trucks in the same period of last year.
"Although the rate of increase is predicted to ease somewhat as the year progresses, the market's upward track should be sustained for the foreseeable future," said a report prepared for the association by Auto Outlook, a Pennsylvania firm that tracks new car sales.
Auto Outlook predicts sales will rise by 13.6 percent in California this year, with the total exceeding 1.3 million units. That compares to 1.0 million at the depth of the recession in 2009, but is still far below the sales levels before the recession, when Californians regularly bought more than 2 million vehicles per year.
Auto Outlook said that even though pent-up demand is providing a boost to the market, it does not forecast a quick return to higher sales level because of shaky consumer confidence, high household debt, elevated fuel prices and the continuing impact of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
In the meantime, the slowdown in Japanese auto production caused by the earthquake has provided a slight boost for Detroit. The Big Three domestic car companies increased their market share in California by 0.6 percent in the first quarter, after a similar increase last year due to a recall at Toyota, but Japanese brands still dominate nearly half the marketplace.Copyright © 2017, The San Diego Union-Tribune


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2.2 billion people at risk of poverty, warns 2014 Human Development ReportJul 24, 2014
Universal provision of social services and full employment seen as crucial to maintaining development progress
Skopje, 24 July 2014 — Human development has continued to advance globally in recent years but the pace of progress is slowing markedly, according to the 2014 Human Development Report, released today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Entitled Sustaining Human Progress: Reducing Vulnerabilities and Building Resilience, the report faults "vulnerability" as the cause of the slowdown and urges policies to strengthen "resilience" as the remedy.
UNDP puts the number of poor people worldwide at 1.5 billion, and warns that almost another 800 million people risk falling back into poverty if setbacks occur. This vulnerability has many sources, including financial crises, fluctuations in food prices, climate change, natural disasters and violent conflict. The rising tide of crises, the report argues, should be a rallying cry for the world leaders defining new global goals to supersede the Millennium Development Goals after 2015.
"Reducing vulnerability is a key ingredient in any agenda for improving human development," writes Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz, in a contribution to the report. "[We] need to approach it from a broad systemic perspective."
One component of this broad effort to build resilience is the universal provision of basic social services. The report challenges conventional wisdom by arguing that a robust social safety net is something all countries – not just rich ones – can afford. As proof, the report cites the cases of South Korea and Costa Rica, alongside the familiar Nordic welfare states of Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
And although most of the world's population currently lacks pensions and unemployment insurance, it reckons that providing these and other basic social security benefits to the world's poor would cost less than 2 percent of global GDP.
A second component of the proposed policy agenda for resilience is a government commitment to full employment. This was a mainstay of macroeconomic policies of the 1950s and 1960s, but it lost its place in the policy agenda following the oil shocks of the 1970s. Again, the report argues that full employment can be a realistic prospect even for poorer developing countries, though it acknowledges that this transition will require time and investment in education and infrastructure.
The reward in terms of social cohesion and stability is clear, however. "By addressing vulnerabilities, all people may share in development progress, and human development will become increasingly equitable and sustainable," notes UNDP Administrator Helen Clark.
Vulnerability differs according to context, the report notes. The three key threats in the less-developed regions of Europe and Central Asia are natural disasters (particularly earthquakes), the impact of climate change (including drought in Central Asia and the Caucasus and flooding along river and sea basins elsewhere), and social exclusion, which make certain groups, such as remote and rural populations and ethnic minorities such as Roma, more vulnerable to setbacks than others.
The report contains a new round of global rankings, which assess human development according to an index that combines measures of income, health and educational attainment. Topping the 2014 rankings are Norway, Australia, Switzerland, Netherlands and the United States. At the bottom are Sierra Leone, Chad, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Niger.
Building on years of steady progress in the index, this country ranks 84 out of 187 countries and lands in the "high human development" category. Among the most notable gains, life expectancy has grown by 6.6 years since 1980, and expected years of schooling have increased by 2.7 years. In addition, GNI per head has risen by nearly 17 percent since 1990. Progress varies widely across the region: according to the 2014 human development index, Slovenia ranks 25, Greece 29, Croatia 47, Montenegro 51, Bulgaria 58, Serbia 77, Bosnia and Herzgovina 86, and Albania 95.
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Headache Pain
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The literature on the efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for the treatment of chronic pain is well established. Support for the efficacy of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and other mindfulness based treatments for chronic pain is building. Recently, research has demonstrated the efficacy of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in simultaneously addressing the outcome variables targeted by both CBT and mindfulness based treatment modalities. Although the efficacy of MBCT depression and for other populations has been investigated, there is no extant literature reporting on MBCT for chronic pain. The current application proposes to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of an MBCT protocoll adapted for chronic pain in a series of pilot groups with headache pain patients. We selected headache pain patients for this trial because headache pain is a common complaint in the general population, is the most frequently reported cause of pain in medical practice, and is one of the most disabling conditions for both genders combined. To examine the feasibility of the adapted protocol, the investigators will investigate a number of treatment related outcomes such as recruitment, completion, and drop out rates. Both primary and secondary outcome variables will be investigated to determine treatment efficacy.
This study will provide a research base examining the feasibility and efficacy of MBCT for pain. Results from this study will lay the foundation for future randomized controlled trials comparing MBCT to attention control, and future comparative effectiveness studies of MBCT and CBT.
|Headache Pain
|Behavioral: Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
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|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
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|Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Headache Pain
- Headache diary [ Time Frame: 6 months ]
Headache diary recordings of Headache Index, headache duration, headache frequency, and headache related disability.
Pre-treatment, daily for two weeks prior to commencement of condition, daily during condition (i.e. both treatment and control condition participants complete the diary), post-treatment, 6-months follow-up.
- General Health Survey [ Time Frame: 6 month follow-up ]General Health Survey Short-Form 36 (SF-36); The Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS); Beck Depression Inventory, Second Edition (BDI-II); Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS); Mindful Attention and Awareness Scale (MAAS); Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire (CPAQ); Headache Management Self-Efficacy scale (HMSE); and Pain Appraisal Inventory (PAI).
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|April 2010
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|December 2013
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|December 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Active Comparator: Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy * (MBCT)
Mindfulness based cognitive therapy aimed to improve coping with, and managing chronic headache pain.
Behavioral: Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (Active treatment condition)
|No Intervention: Delayed Treatment Control * (DT)
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Inclusion Criteria:
- At least 3 pain days per month (for the past 3 months or more) due to migraine and/or tension-type headaches;
- Recent evaluation (within 6 months) of headaches by a physician, participants will also need to receive permission from their physician to take part in the study;
- Age of 19 years or older;
- Reading ability sufficient to comprehend self-monitoring forms;
- If currently using psychotropic or headache medications, use of these medications must have begun at least 4-weeks before treatment; and
- Agree to be videotaped during the group treatment sessions, although the video camera will be directed at the group leader, and not directed at the participant.
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of seizure or facial neuralgia, as these conditions might preclude the accurate diagnosis of headache;
- Significant cognitive impairment;
- History of schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder or substance abuse as these conditions could result in a psychiatric emergency during treatment
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01213056
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|Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, 35487
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|Beverly E Thorn, Ph.D.
|University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
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|University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
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|November 30, 2015
Keywords provided by University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa:
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Chronic Headache Pain
Randomized Controlled Trial.
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Headache Disorders
Neurologic Manifestations
Nervous System Diseases
Signs and Symptoms
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
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December marks the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the U.N. General Assembly, which laid plain the basic rights of all people everywhere. Since then, Amnesty has helped enforce those rights from Sudan to San Francisco by raising awareness, organizing protests, lobbying, supporting victims, and spearheading letter-writing campaigns.
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Hot Spots: First Base, Third Base, and Designated Hitter
Our first ex-Value Pick has been at the top of the list, at least alphabetically, since Day One. Daric Barton broke his right middle finger on April 25, and he's played through it, but maybe he shouldn't have, as he's hit just .221/.289/.368 since then. His strikeout rate rose to 22% over that span (vs. 20% in his career) and his walk rate fell to 9% (13% career); neither are good signs. As I warned last week, Barton was on the edge, and even his second dinger of the season couldn't rescue him from the cut list after another subpar week.
At the other end of the spectrum, Troy Glaus has hit so well that owners have finally taken notice. A week when he exploded for a .368/.478/.737 slash line caught the attention of enough ESPN owners to drive his ownership to 29% and bump him off the list.
After being thin on good designated hitter candidates, this week presented quite a few possibilities. Tampa Bay DFAed Pat Burrell this week, bringing up Hank Blalock, who'll play 1B and DH. Since he only made his debut yesterday (going 0-3), we'll wait to see how he does before assessing him. Jack Cust also got called up from Triple-A to give Oakland an offensive boost, and his Three True Outcomes style can deliver good value in the right league, but he also needs to show what he can do in the bigs before he merits the Value Pick label. And Russell Branyan could be back on our list next week if he can prove that this week's 3-HR, .357/.400/1.000 performance is real.
Two other DHs make much better Value Picks. Luke Scott returns to the list after both Nolan Reimold and Rhyne Hughes were demoted to AAA, leaving Scott as Baltimore's primary designated hitter. The demotions recognized a lack of production from the other two players as well as Scott's hot start to May, when he's hit .286/.306/.657, including 4 home runs and three straight multi-hit games last week.
This performance isn't a solid as it seems, as indicated by Scott's 26% strikeout rate and 3% walk rate, both out of line with his respective career rates of 23% and 11%. His 37% FB/HR ratio is also clearly out of whack. And he's still playing for Baltimore, the second-lowest scoring club in the AL. But his return to more expected production and regular playing time should start putting him back on fantasy rosters, as he remains available in 97% of ESPN leagues.
It's hard to imagine that Travis Hafner is even more available than Scott, as 98% of ESPN owners would rather do without Pronk. As I discussed in a Spring Training Hot Spots, Hafner's overlooked because of the crater he fell into between 2007 and 2009. We're never going to see Hafner's halcyon days of 2005-6, but he's been climbing out of that crater a bit this season.
In 2009, he started out hot (.318/.423/.659 in his first 52 ABs), then skidded to a .264/.337/.416 line the rest of the way. This season, he hit .189/.303/.311 in his first 74 ABs, but has produced .414/.575/.552 in his 40 PAs since then, with a hit in 8 of his last 9 games. What's missing is power, and PECOTA doesn't see him with an above-average SLG until he exceeds his 80th percentile, when he should hit 20 HRs.
But Pronk will provide OBP in his 50th and BA in his 60th, thanks to walk and strikeout rates that are in line with his career averages, something we haven't seen from him since 2007. His injury history makes projections difficult, and his comps are largely players in the final years of their career, but Hafner turns 33 in a few weeks, and he's not ready for the scrap heap yet.
In last week's comments, I discussed older players who are slow starters like David Ortiz (who hit .444/.444/.778 last week). Hafner looks like he's warming up, too, and makes a great pickup for his BA and OBP upside. Hitting in the middle of the Cleveland order will bring him some decent counting stats; just don't expect him to turn into the slugging Pronk we once knew.
As for the rest of the list, a mix of kudos and warnings. Gaby Sanchez had a great week, hitting two homers and .360/.385/.680 and continuing to hold off a raking Logan Morrison in the minors. With the Twins facing several lefty starters, Jim Thome only started one game, but remains a good play in deeper leagues.
I don't like to overreact to small samples, so Kevin Kouzmanoff (.208/.208/.250) and Andy LaRoche (.111/.200/.167) each get another week to show that this was just a bad stretch for them, not a cause for concern. Kouz is the better bet for season-long production, while LaRoche may just be proving that his prospect status is a thing of the past. Tune in next week to find out how they do!
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Quick note on the "raking" Logan Morrison: he hasn't played since April 19th.
May 17, 2010 08:22 AM
Not that anyone else cares --- but what a crappy cup of coffee the Orioles gave Rhyne Hughes. This kid can hit. Fast hands. Gets to the low inside pitch about as quickly as anyone I've seen this year.
May 17, 2010 11:31 AM
This kind of decision probably explains the winning ways of the Orioles of late :)
May 17, 2010 12:09 PM
Observing Andy LaRoche, I become more and more disappointed as a Pirates fan that the new administration doesn't appear to have a much better eye for talent than the old one(s).
May 17, 2010 12:50 PM
The Pirates have been more aggressive in minor-league development and drafting of late, which is where small-market teams can get ahead, instead of hoping the big-market teams will throw them a bone in a trade, but their skill in both departments seem pretty poor. Both come down to talent assessment, and they seem awfully clueless.
May 17, 2010 13:34 PM
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I'll take exception to the Morton comment. He's either going to be pretty good (what I hope, given his status on a fantasy team of mine) or unplayable in the majors because he can't prevent hits at the major league level. Let's not give up on him yet.
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Allison Johnson would rather keep the focus on her team anyway, but this time, she doesn't really have any choice.
Johnson's Vanden High School girls basketball team faces a relative unknown tonight in the opening round of the Northern California Division III playoffs.
Vanden hosts Encinal of Alameda in a 7 p.m. tap at Jim Boyd Gym.
The Vikings and Jets haven't played, and don't even have any common opponents. Encinal doesn't even have a roster or any statistics listed on maxpreps.com, the quintessential high school sports web site.
"I'm not even trying to be P.C. (politically correct) here ... I just don't know much about them," Johnson said. "I remember seeing them a little bit at the West Coast Jamboree. They have some people who can shoot the three."
Johnson is more concerned about her own squad than the Vikings' opponents.
Vanden is coming off a nervous, 61-56 loss last Friday against Christian Brothers of Sacramento in the Sac-Joaquin Section finals.
"I love where the girls are," Johnson said. "We were upset, and there were a lot of tears. It's good to be emotional. We're not good losers. But now we have another chance, and I was impressed by the way they came back to practice and went back to work."
Despite the loss, the Vikings still are 27-4 overall, and ranked No. 7 in the NorCal event. They have won 18 of their last 19 games, and still haven't lost at home this season.
Johnson is uncertain of the availability of starting center Aleseana Whitney, who sprained her left ankle in the section title game. Whitney had three blocked shots in the first half, but left the game for a long stretch and was limping in the final minutes.
"We'll have to see what she can do," Johnson said. "We probably won't know until right before the game."
The Jets are 22-5, but haven't played in a week after losing to Miramonte 104-61 in the North Coast Section quarterfinals.
Miramonte then defeated Campolindo before losing to Bishop O'Dowd in the NCS final.
Encinal received an at-large berth after both O'Dowd and Miramonte were moved into the newly-created Open Division for the NorCal event. The Jets are seeded No. 10.
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Rosetta Technologies, a leading provider of MICR printers and check and Image Replacement Document (IRD) software solutions, announced today that Palmetto Cooperative Services, LLC (PCS), a credit union service organization (CUSO) providing operational support services to more than 400 credit unions nationwide, has begun reselling Rosettas IRD Express Pack printing solution. The IRD Express Pack contains everything needed for an institution to begin printing high-quality IRDs from printable PCL files including 30-ppm MICR printer, IRD paper and MICR toner.
Providing an image returns product to their members is a new service for PCS. They developed the service in response to a growing concern among their members as the Federal Reserve Bank continues to accelerate their exit from the IRD printing business. The primary concern was that the consolidation of item printing locations to one, Cleveland, would create large-scale delays in their receipt of printed IRDs. In addition, their members began receiving notices last year that the Federal Reserve would no longer be sending advanced notification emails to institutions. These emails would notify institutions of their in-clearing returns so they could extend the hold on an item prior to receiving the printed IRD. This reduced their risk that the item would come off hold and be available to the depositor for funds withdrawal.
These delays combined with the elimination of the email notification service compelled PCS to develop this new service for their members. By implementing the image return service from PCS, members begin receiving PCL IRD files each day via email. Rosettas IRD Express Pack is used to print the IRD files, which are then processed and delivered to the depositor. This process can reduce the returns processing time from more than 72 hours to less than a day in many cases.
Palmetto Cooperative Services has been providing turn-key item processing and Check 21 solutions to credit unions for many years. The addition of this image return product further solidifies our position as a leading provider of check related services, said Mark Curran, Senior VP of Business Development for the CUSO. Partnering with an experienced MICR hardware provider such as Rosetta has improved our ability to reach the market quickly. In the short time this service has been available weve had a tremendous response from our credit union customers.
About Palmetto Cooperative Services, LLC (PCS)
Palmetto Cooperative Services, LLC (palmettocoop.com) is a credit union service organization (CUSO) providing operational support services to more than 400 credit unions nationwide. In business since 1969, PCS is a leading provider of Item Processing, Check 21, Statement Processing, Notice Production, e-Statements, e-Notices, Direct Mail and Print Services for credit unions. Initially chartered as a wholly-owned affiliate of the South Carolina Credit Union League, today PCS is owned by 26 credit unions and the South Carolina Service Corporation.
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Founded in 1987, Rosetta Technologies (rosettatechnologies.com) is dedicated to developing and marketing the worlds most technologically advanced printers, consumables, and software for Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) applications. As Ricohs exclusive MICR engineering partner, Rosetta offers the industrys widest range of MICR printers and consumables, from compact desktop printers to high-speed cut-sheet production printers, plus post-processing equipment, supplies, and 24x7 support. The company also offers comprehensive software packages for IRD and check printing. Rosetta is a standing member of the Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) X9AB.
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A cyber cry in a darkened sky: 'Lets go, Cape!'
Social Media – I spent a 35-year career in education as a classroom teacher with his own column. I told my students, "I'm a journalist on loan to this profession; I have no idea how this business works, but I do know in real life there are no matching, multiple choice and true or false tests. Everything is in real time and very unsettled. You have to be able to process a kaleidoscope of conflicting stimuli and respond intelligently every day all day long." My first question coming back was always, "What are you trying to say?" Social media is a beast of a player in 2014, determining how we socialize, interact and track each other's lives. I think it's a good thing. In sports, it's a great thing. How it works in terms of money and profit, I have no idea, I am the ultimate "Fredman for Free and worth every penny." I do know that the relocation north of hundreds of locals into the bleachers of Appoquinimink and later Caravel to watch the Cape girls and later the boys win a state championship in lacrosse was high definition cyber connectivity at its best. Text updates were flying around the country. Students 40 years beyond graduation were hitting back the fans in the stands, "Let's go, Cape!"
Take A Break, Driver 8 – An REM lyric: "... And the train conductor says take a break Driver 8, Driver 8 take a break we've been on this shift too long." Last Wednesday in the closing seconds of and a few seconds beyond Cape's 8-6 win over Saint Mark's, their long pole defenseman, No. 8 senior Michael Adams, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound guy and a tight end on the football team, was playing "whack a gator" with Kyle Orton, who was on the ground with the ball in his pocket and not having a good time as Adams kept beating him like dusty rug from the family room. Cape players took exception. There was some posturing and that was that until the player heretofore and forever to be known as No. 8 showed up in the Cape stands at the championship game versus Salesianum wearing his Saint Mark's No. 8 jersey. Word spread. "Can you believe No. 8 is in our bleachers?" I responded, "I cover high school, I'm not in high school," but I believe anything and my guess is he's the greatest kid in the world – or not – but he's at the championship game, bought a ticket, and must deal with watching a team he feels his Spartans should have beaten go out and beat a team the entire state thought was unbeatable. I'd go home a wrap-check the retriever.
Cannot Grin or Bear It – I grew up two blocks from Connie Mack Stadium in a row house neighborhood known as Swampoodle, no connection to Poodle Beach in Rehoboth Beach. When I was 5, I thought Richie Ashburn was president of the United States, not Harry Truman. I knew the voices of By Saam, Gene Kelly and Bill Campbell on the radio. It was all summer background noise like a green trolley rolling down the track. The 2014 Phillies are five games below the waterline and the television broadcasts are unwatchable and getting worse by the game. The Nationals' F.P. Santangelo (sounds like he grew up in produce region of California) is my favorite color analyst – and he sits next to play-by-play Bob Carpenter, who is also top of the line. I'd choose to watch college rugby Sevens over the Phillies.
Snippets - The Los Angeles Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 7 sudden death overtime and immediately my Facebook feed popped "Stanley Cup finals here we come," and it was Jordan Lorah, a Cape lax player and swimmer and San Diego State graduate living in Huntington Beach, Calif., working for DC shoes, before that Quicksilver and Rip Curl.
The 11th DFRC Blue/Gold All Star 5K will be this Saturday at 8 a.m on the Irish Eyes course in Lewes. DFRC stands for Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities, a too-long and clunky designation, but the game itself is all about the hand-in-hand Buddy program, so please come out and support the cause. We need your presence and entry fee whether you run or not.
I like the Spurs, but I'll take the Heat.
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Education Commissioner Chris Cerf is leaving his position and Camden Schools Superintendent Paymon Rouhanifard told NJTV News Managing Editor Mike Schneider that he is going to vigorously advocate for the Camden schools that deserve better resources.
Rouhanifard said his district is going to miss Cerf. "He has been a tremendous advocate for children across the entire state. We are going to miss his leadership but we are going to keep our heads low and continue to do the good work here in Camden and looking forward to seeing who the next commissioner is going to be."
Rouhanifard said that he is not concerned about who will replace Cerf. He said that he will continue to work with Cerf's team and they have promised that the transition will be seamless.
Rouhanifard said that he sat down with Charles McKenna a couple weeks ago to release a strategic plan the delivers five critical promises, one of which focuses on facilities and making sure that the School Development Authority delivers on their promises.
"We are going to vigorously advocate for our schools and a number of our schools in particular deserve better resources. A number of our buildings are dilapidated. In fact, half of our buildings in Camden were developed before 1928. Camden High School in particular has seen a number of issues over the years as the building has deteriorated," explained Rouhanifard.
Rouhanifard said that he began his term with a 100-day tour that involved four open town hall conversations, eight focus group conversations and dozens of small group conversations, which informed the priorities that make up his strategic plan. He said the conversations will continue.
"Roughly one out of four students attends a traditional charter school in Camden. We have also released a request for proposal to consider the creation of new renaissance schools, which are hybrid charter district-like schools. One of those schools was actually approved last year prior to my arrival and the way that we are thinking about it is we want a rich tapestry of different types of school models so that our parents have options of various types of schools that best align to their students' needs," said Rouhanifard.
Rouhanifard said that he has been working to implement an ambitious plan in Camden and most of the goals are short-term in nature. He said this is because he believes in immediate, intractable and tangible goals that parents can connect with, but it's too early to tell if the plans are working.
"There are some tremendous bright spots also in the district that a lot of students and a lot of alumni who have really defied all odds to get to where they are as far as having graduated from a four-year college and built meaningful careers. What we are reflecting on and what we are trying to move on is that it shouldn't be that hard and we are trying to make it a lot easier for our students and we have got a long road ahead," said Rouhanifard.
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Senator Fuschillo: New Distracted Driving Law for Commercial Drivers Take Effect Monday
Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick), Chairman of the New York State Senate's Transportation Committee, is reminding residents that a stronger distracted driving law for commercial drivers take effect this Monday, October 28th.
"Distracted drivers jeopardize the safety of everyone on the road. It's even more dangerous when the driver is operating a commercial vehicle that is significantly larger, heavier, and more powerful than most others on the road. This new law will help ensure that commercial drivers focus on the road, not their cell phone, when they are behind the wheel," said Senator Fuschillo.
The new law closes a loophole which allowed commercial drivers to text, email or use a non-hands free cell phone while temporarily stopped in traffic or at an intersection. Under the new law, which was included as part of this year's state budget, individuals with a commercial driver's license are prohibited from using hand-held electronic devices and talking on a non-hands free cell phone while stopped at a traffic light or in a traffic jam. Additionally, motor carriers cannot require or allow their drivers to use cell phones or texting devices while driving.
Commercial drivers who violate this or any other state or local distracted driving law will have their commercial driver's license suspended, in addition to any other applicable penalties. The measure was needed to ensure that New York's distracted driving laws for commercial drivers conform to the rules set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
The measure is one of several steps New York State has taken this year to strengthen its distracted driving laws. The state also increased the number of driver license penalty points distracted drivers get on their license from three to five; implemented higher maximum fines for individuals who repeatedly drive while distracted; and created mandatory license suspensions for teenagers with a junior's license and other newly licensed drivers for commit a distracted driving offense.
Senator Fuschillo also called on the New York State Assembly to pass legislation which would close the same loophole for all drivers, not just commercial drivers. The legislation was passed by the New York State Senate earlier this year.


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T-Mobile could be one of the first mobile operators to launch a handset running Google's upcoming Android smartphone operating system, according to various blogs in the US.
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Dreadlocks make up a thick hairstyle consisting of individual strands of hair locked together to form larger strands. For people with dreadlocks, a swimming cap is a useful accessory for protecting your hairstyle in the water. No swimming cap is 100 percent waterproof, but these thin caps keep dreadlocks out your face and out of the water.
Dreadlocks come in all lengths and thicknesses, from thin slender locks to large, thick and long dreads. It is important to choose a swimming cap that is one to two sizes larger your normal size. This is to account for the amount of hair that needs to fit under the cap. Caps that are too tight cut off circulation, and if the cap is too loose you run the risk of it slipping and falling off, especially if the cap is made of lycra. Choosing a swimming cap is a process of trial and error. It may take several tries before you find the one that fits just right.
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Swimming caps provide a barrier between your dreadlocks and water. In a pool, a swimming cap prevents chemicals, such as chlorine, from getting into your hair. While chlorine is not particularly harmful to dreadlocks, the locked hairstyle will likely take on the smell of the chemicals. Saltwater can actually help dreadlocks form faster. However, if your dreads are fully formed, a swimming cap keeps the ends of your locks from dipping into the water. Dreadlocks are particularly challenging to dry. People with newly forming dreads find that getting the hairstyle wet loosens the locks. Swimming caps are highly recommended for people with newly forming locks, according to PerfectDreadlocks.com.
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Potential problems with getting dreadlocks wet include mold and mildew. If your dreadlocks are not allowed to dry thoroughly, your locks run the risk of mold and mildew growing inside them. If you swim often, a swimming cap protects your locks from getting unnecessarily wet. Wile swim caps keep your locks from dipping into the water, they are not entirely waterproof. To keep your locks completely dry when swimming, do not submerge your head under the water.
To increase the waterproof ability of swimming caps, you can wear two swimming caps at once. This still does not guarantee waterproofing, but wearing two caps does stop more water from reaching your hair. If you choose this method, find one swim cap that is snug and another that is a little more loose. Wearing two swimming caps is uncomfortable if you choose caps that are too tight, especially if your dreads are very thick and there is a lot of hair to tuck under the cap.


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'Snow White and the Huntsman' (PG-13)
Snow White and the Huntsman is the second movie this year based on the fairy tale of a young princess and her monstrous stepmother. But where Mirror Mirror opted for froth and camp and tra-la-la, this one puts the Grimm back into the story. Ravenna (Charlize Theron) is the name of the witch who raided Cher's wardrobe and eats the hearts of little birds off her fingernails, like olives. She's the one who marries a widowed king and murders him on their honeymoon, imprisoning his beautiful daughter Snow White (Kristen Stewart).
Ravenna is also the really vain one who likes — no, needs — to feel good about herself. The opening scenes of Snow White and the Huntsman are hushed and serious and full of promise. Director Rupert Sanders, a veteran of high-profile TV commercials, brings the proper visual majesty and storybook beauty (even the talking mirror looks cool) and the script, co-written by Hossein Amini (Drive), seems to have a merciless sense of purpose.
And then, right about the first time the queen loses her cool and Theron loses all control of her performance, the lethargy starts to creep in. Snow White and the Huntsman does lots of things well: The problem is that they are all in the same movie. Snow's first foray into the dark forest is scary and intense, filled with ashen tree branches and winged creatures and giant monsters. Later, Snow finds a happy forest, filled with sunshine and green grass and furry snakes and fairies riding bunny rabbits.
When the eight (soon to be seven) dwarves appear, they're initially odd and menacing (one of them leers at Snow and says, "She's pretty.") But just as you realize there are famous actors hidden underneath all the latex and wigs (including Ian McShane and Bob Hoskins), the dwarves also turn into comic relief — funny little men prone to slapstick and hijinks and all the sorts of childish Munchkin business that Game of Thrones' Peter Dinklage probably abhors.
The huntsman tasked by the queen with tracking down Snow White is played by Chris Hemsworth, who had been on quite a roll (Thor, The Avengers, The Cabin in the Woods), but is now revealed to be merely mortal, like everyone else, and incapable of saving every movie he's in.
And then there's Stewart. The actress has a bum rap of being inexpressive and moribund as Bella in the Twilight movies. But at least she's physically suited for that role. In Snow White and the Huntsman, this talented but woefully miscast actress is expected to rally an entire army of soldiers, even though she usually looks like she forgot the combination to her locker.
And like Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, the movie breaks from the original story with an elaborate new climax featuring a Braveheart-scale war. This has become the new go-to finale in Hollywood for any fantasy films starring young women. What ever happened to proms? When Snow rides into battle wielding a sword, you want to tell her to put that thing down before she pokes her eye out. And eat a sandwich, will ya?
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Sam Claflin, Ian McShane, Bob Hoskins, Ray Winstone, Nick Frost, Toby Jones, Brian Gleeson.
Director: Rupert Sanders.
Screenwriters: Evan Daugherty, John Lee Hancock, Hossein Amini.
Producers: Sam Mercer, Palak Patel, Joe Roth.
A Universal Pictures release. Running time: 129 minutes. Violence, gore, frightening images. Opens Friday June 1 at area theaters.