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Glengoyne Distillery has reported its busiest summer season in its 175 year history with a massive 43% upsurge in visitor numbers in August alone.
Last month, 7,672 tourists visited the picturesque distillery located in the heart of the Trossachs, compared to 5,366 for the same period in 2008.Â
Stuart Hendry, Glengoyne's Brand and Development Manager commented: "It has been a fantastic summer for the distillery. Over the past few years we have seen our peak season extending further into early spring and later autumn months. Easter for example, was busier than the last two years combined - we even had several dozen visitors queuing up on Easter Sunday morning waiting for us to unlock the gates! Overall, our numbers to date for 2009 are up over 20% on last year which we are thrilled about."Â
Set in its stunning location at the beginning of the West Highland Way and in easy reach of Glasgow city centre and Edinburgh, Scotland's most southerly Highland distillery has always been a popular choice with tourists exploring Scotland. The weak pound against the euro has helped bring visitors, particularly from Northern Europe to the distillery, all eager to learn about Glengoyne's 'Real Taste of Malt'.
Stuart Hendry continued: "The 'staycation' effect has certainly had an impact on the number of distillery visits. We have consistently seen an increased proportion of Britons, especially from Northern England, touring Glengoyne this summer. The distillery is located on a main tourist route heading north and our investment in new and clearer signage seems to have paid off in attracting passing visitors.Â
"We are also fortunate that wet weather does not hinder the Glengoyne experience for our guests and I am sure in some respects it may have even helped us. Being located in such a popular walking and hiking region, I hope having the chance to blend your own whisky or enjoying a warming dram on a tour, would be an appealing alternative to walking in the rain."
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BOSTON, Mass. - The Emmanuel Women's Tennis Team wrapped up the 2011 regular season with a 7-2 win over visiting Lesley University on Monday night. The non-conference match was played under the lights at the Winsor School. With the win, Emmanuel improves to 12-2 on the season, while Lesley drops to 5-7 overall. The victory was Emmanuel's fourth-straight and the Saints' 12-2 overall record marks Emmanuel's best regular season finish since the 2006 season.
The Saints to cruised to six straight-set wins in the singles action, before moving on to collect one of the three doubles points. Junior Taylor Dey (Woodbridge, Conn.) topped Lesley's Michelle Side, 6-1, 6-0, in No. 1 singles. Freshman Alex Hadlock (Framingham, Mass.) unraveled Nicole Smith, 6-0, 6-0, in the No. 2 slot. Sophomore Amanda Woznicki (Bristol, Conn.) defeated Katie Side, 6-2, 6-0, at 3rd singles. The No. 4 singles win went to Emmanuel junior Jenna Reid (Lincoln, R.I.), who knocked off Christine Constantine, 6-0, 6-1. Sophomore Jenny Konecnik (Sparta, N.J.) earned a 6-4, 6-0 win over Emily Scolaro in 5th singles and is now 12-2 on the season. Freshman Jenni Hewes (Cape Elizabeth, Me.) moved to 11-1 this year with a 6-0, 6-0 sweep of Hannah Phelan.
The Lynx scored their first points of the match in doubles play. Lesley's Michelle and Katie Side defeated Emmanuel's Lauren Lesko (Plymouth, Mass.) and Alex Jennings (Granby, Conn.), 8-4. Smith and Scolaro then teamed up for an 8-3 win over Emmanuel's Erin Thornton (Worcester, Mass.) and Kelsey Barrasso (Nahant, Mass.). The Saints picked up a win at third doubles, when Christine Cuddemi (Saugus, Mass.) and Taryn Medeiros (Saugus, Mass.) eased past Constantine and Phelan, 8-0.
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Calvin Robinson was shot in the head Aug. 12 when he confronted a group who was robbing the girl on the southwest corner of Jefferson and Beaubien.
While he was chasing the group, someone opened fire on him. He is still recovering.
The Rib and Soul Festival was in progress at Hart Plaza at the same time and a group of eight black males, and one black female was recorded on surveillance video walking east on Jefferson crossing the entrance ramp for the Detroit Windsor Tunnel.
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- A black male wearing a red shirt, dark pants and red shoes. He was carrying what appeared to be a long blue light saber or glow stick that blinks.
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There are believed to be many witnesses of the robbery and the shooting.
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Legislature Authorizes Greenway Expansion In Ulster County
The Legislature this week passed legislation (A.11338/S.7013) allowing the Towns of Denning, Shandaken, Olive, Woodstock, and Hardenburgh to join the Hudson River Valley Greenway. The legislation was sponsored in the Senate by Senator John Bonacic and in the Assembly by Assemblyman Kevin Cahill.
Senator Bonacic said, "The Greenway has proven itself to be a valuable resource for communities. Good planning, with a regional approach, is no longer optional."
Assemblyman Cahill said, "The Greeway was organized as an educational region-building initiative designed to foster a civic culture conducive to collaboration and integrated decision making. The Catskill Park towns will now be afforded the same opportunity as other Greenway communities to create a new framework for how development measures can be taken and to allow for economic progress and success without sacrificing the historic and natural treasures of the region."
Acting Director of the Hudson River Valley Greenway, Mary Mangione, stated, "Senator Bonacic has been a strong partner of the Greenway and continues to show his commitment to Greenway principles. I commend the Senator's initiative to make sure more communities within his district can benefit from the Hudson River Valley Greenway program. We are pleased these Ulster County communities will now become eligible to participate.
"To date, 90% of the 258 communities in the current boundaries have become Greenway communities. It is clear that the Greenway principles are being embraced in the Hudson River Valley and many communities have come to realize that they can receive financial and technical planning support without compromising local Home Rule. We look forward to the opportunity to work with these localities to support the regional vision of the Greenway that balances environmental values and economic development," said Ms. Mangione.
The Hudson River Valley Greenway currently counts 232 members of 258 eligible municipalities in 13 counties along the Hudson River. The towns in Ulster and Greene County which are in the Catskill Park, were expressly prohibited from joining the Greenway under the 1991 law which created the Greenway. According to the Greenway's website (www.hudsongreenway.state.ny.us), 18 of 19 eligible municipalities in Ulster County have already joined.
Two years ago, the Legislature authorized the creation of the Niagara River Greenway and the State Senate has twice passed legislation sponsored by Senator Bonacic authorizing the creation of an Upper Delaware River Greenway in Orange, Sullivan, and Delaware Counties.
The Hudson River Greenway is designed to encourage Hudson River Valley Communities to develop projects and initiatives related to the criteria of natural and cultural resource protection, regional and local planning, economic development, public access to the River, and heritage and environmental education. It offers planning and grant assistance to communities for capital projects, water-based and land-based trail initiatives. To date, it has provided over $2 million in direct assistance to Hudson Valley communities.
Senator Bonacic concluded, "The Greenway has been a model program worth participating in -- enhancing both the economy and the environment."


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Financier Donates $50-Million to Claremont McKenna College
Billionaire George Roberts has made an unrestricted $50-million gift to his alma mater, Claremont McKenna College in Southern California, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Mr. Roberts, one of the founders of leveraged-buyout specialist Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Co., is a 1966 graduate of the 1,300-student liberal-arts college and a member of its board of trustees. Claremont McKenna will name its new athletics facility, scheduled to begin construction in 2014, after the donor.


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Annual Valor Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico Crossroads Event Center in Quantico.
The ceremony honored the dedication and professionalism of public safety members who do an outstanding, yet often, thankless job, in keeping us safe and secure so we may continue with our daily lives.
Among those honored were members of Prince William County Police Department, City of Manassas Police Department, Virginia Department of State Police, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Prince William County Commonwealth Attorney's Office, Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department and Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue.
Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue were recipients of the following Valor Awards:
Merit Award 2014 - Captain Tom Clark
Captain Tom Clark was at a railroad crossing, several cars behind the upright gates when he noticed a vehicle sitting on the tracks and facing the opposite direction.
Hearing the train whistle, indicating an oncoming train and thinking the vehicle had broken down on the tracks, Clark got out of his car and approached the vehicle to find the driver sitting inside and looking at the oncoming train.
When asked what he was doing, the driver stated that he wanted to kill himself.
Captain Clark instructed the driver to get off the tracks immediately as the train was approximately 50 yards away. When asked if it was illegal to kill yourself, Captain Clark said "yes," and that the driver needed to get off the tracks.
He told the man to pull into a nearby driveway to talk about it.
The driver did as instructed and Captain Clark called 911 to report the intended suicide and waited with the driver for police to arrive.
When County Police and the Railroad Police Officer arrived they took the man into custody and examined his vehicle, finding a substantial amount of high-powered ammunition in the car.
Responding officers told Captain Clark that the individual decided to drive off of the tracks because "a person of authority told him to get off of the tracks."
Clark recognized the danger this situation could have posed, not only to the person in the car, but to others nearby if the intended suicide had resulted in a collision with the train and subsequent explosion.
With no hesitation, he approached a vehicle stopped on the railroad tracks with a train approaching at approximately 40 mph to see if he could be of assistance, not knowing who or what was inside the vehicle.
It was later made known that there was no way the train would have been able to stop.
For demonstrated self-motivation and authoritative action, disregarding his own personal safety, Captain Tom Clark of the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue received the Merit Award.
Investigative Merit Award -
Lieutenant Dave Cooper, Prince William County Fire Marshal's Office; Lieutenant Brad Miller, Prince William County Fire Marshal's Office; Lieutenant Angel Tyson, Prince William County Fire Marshal's Office; Supervising Special Agent Steve Avato, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Special Agent Chad Campanell, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Special Agent Paul Parisi, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Detective Saemi Kitchens, Prince William County Police; Detective Maria Cervantes, Prince William County Police; Detective Jason Callahan, Prince William County Police; Crime Analyst Dawn Locke-Trillhaase, Prince William County Police; Assistant Commonwealth Attorney Claiborne Richardson, Prince William County; and Special Agent Keith Palli, Federal Bureau of Investigation
At 4:45 a.m. public safety units responded to a reported structure fire at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Gainesville. It took approximately one hour to get the heavy smoke and fire under control. No one was injured in the fire but the building had damages amounting to over $500,000. The building was deemed unsafe to occupy and church leaders had to move to an alternate location for services.
Fire investigators from the Prince William County Fire Marshal's Office proceeded with an investigation into the origin and cause of the fire. Resources were requested from Prince William County Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to assist in the investigation. It was determined that the fire was deliberately set, and a tip from a concerned citizen aided in developing a person of interest.
Lt. Dave Cooper, Lt. Angel Tyson and Lt. Brad Miller assisted by Special Agent Chad Campanell and Special Agent Paul Parisi working exhaustively to obtain information regarding the activities of their person of interest before, during and after the fire. This person would not cooperate in interviews and eventually fled the Northern Virginia area.
Undeterred, the investigators proceeded to coordinate a cohesive, multi-agency investigation with strategic input and guidance from Prince William County Assistant
Commonwealth Attorney Claiborne Richardson and Supervising Special Agent Steve Avato. The primary investigators assisted by Detective Maria Cervantes, Detective Saemi Kitchens and Detective Jason Callahan proceeded to gather case information through structured interviews, court orders, search warrants, and other legal means in their persistent efforts to obtain the facts and circumstances surrounding this case.
Throughout the course of this investigation, Crime Analyst Dawn Locke-Trillhaase provided invaluable information regarding the person of interest and his known affiliates by continuously accessing her broad range of intelligence resources and submitting the results to the investigative team.
Through relentless collective efforts by the investigators and detectives sufficient evidence was developed to obtain a felony arrest warrant for the crime of arson just four and a half months later. Investigators were now tasked with locating and apprehending the accused party. Through intensive intelligence, including the usage of informants, it was ascertained that the accused person intended to return to the Northern Virginia area. Covert surveillance was initiated and an arrest team was assembled. After close coordination, the accused was arrested without incident and charged with felony arson.
After the arrest, time-sensitive search warrants were obtained and executed at various locations throughout the County. It was learned that the accused had an interest in an obscure ideology that potentially provided motivation to maliciously burn the church. Special Agent Keith Palli and his colleagues along with Lt. Tyson performed extensive research on this ideology that led to a complicated affidavit for search warrants with the assistance of ACA Claiborne. The magistrate authorized three search warrants which were immediately executed. Special Agent Palli also served as a contributing member and liaison for the FBI, attended key case briefings, assisted with the execution of a search warrant and assisted with critical witness interviews.
The ATF personnel provided support for the entire investigation that included assisting with the preliminary origin and cause, pursuing leads and developing evidence, additionally coordinating the use of the ATF Fire Research Laboratory in Maryland to expedite evidence processing, and facilitating briefs for the United States Attorney in the case that federal charges were pursued.
Detective Kitchens, the case agent for the police criminal investigation, obtained and executed search warrants for the suspect's residence and DNA. Kitchens also obtained felony arrest warrants on behalf of the Prince William County Police Department.
As a result of collaborative and persistent efforts by investigators and detectives, a compelling circumstantial case was constructed, which led to the accused entering a guilty plea in Prince William County Circuit Court. Serving as lead prosecutor for the case, ACA Richardson did an exceptional job of representing the Commonwealth Attorney's Office and protecting the citizens of Prince William County.
Investigators and detectives had to overcome many challenges to bring this case to a conclusion. Due to the destructive nature of fire, there was a limited amount of physical evidence recovered from the scene that connected the perpetrator to the crime. Investigators had to resort to a seamless, systemic, and methodical investigation using all available tools and resources to build this case in preparation for criminal prosecution. The successful arrest, apprehension, and prosecution of the accused would have been extremely difficult, if not impossible, without the personal sacrifices and the collaborative, relentless cohesive team effort demonstrated by each of these personnel from many different agencies. Because of their selfless dedication to seeing this case through to completion, Lt. Dave Cooper, Prince William County Fire Marshal's Office; Lt. Brad Miller, Prince William County Fire Marshal's Office; Lt. Angel Tyson, Prince William County Fire Marshal's Office; Supervising Special Agent Steve Avato, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Special Agent Chad Campanell, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Special Agent Paul Parisi, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Detective Saemi Kitchens, Prince William County Police; Detective Maria Cervantes, Prince William County Police; Detective Jason Callahan, Prince William County Police; Crime Analyst Dawn Locke-Trillhaase, Prince William County Police; Assistant Commonwealth Attorney Claiborne Richardson, Prince William County; and Special Agent Keith Palli, Federal Bureau of Investigation received the Investigative Merit Award.
Bronze Medal 2014 – Captain Jason Reese & Captain Brian Ferguson
While testing driving several boats at Great Falls with members of the Swift Water Rescue Team of the Council of Governments, Captains Jason Reese and Brian Ferguson and two Fairfax City Fire and Rescue Technicians Kyle Craven and Bill Pittard noticed a group of four people lying on the rocks near the river, an area of strong currents and deadly undertows capable of sweeping people out into the white water current.
As they returned to the docking area, they were notified that four people were in the water in need of rescue. Montgomery County Safety Boat made one rescue, and crew member Pittard stayed with this victim to render emergency care. The remaining crew was then directed to the area in which a female was clinging to a rock in the water. Captain Reese made voice contact with the female victim and continued to talk to her in order to keep the victim calm and to keep the victim from getting into an even more perilous position. Captain Ferguson then moved the boat into a position to rescue the victim from the rock.
Using quick action and calming demeanor while piloting an unfamiliar swift water rescue boat, they were able to prevent further injury or loss of life for four citizens. For their part in this heroic rescue, Captain Jason Reese and Captain Brian Ferguson of the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue received the Bronze Medal for Valor.
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On Friday afternoon, Chris and I headed into town to hit up the monthly food truck festival, Eat the Street. We went in the mid afternoon-- far earlier than we should have-- so it was definitely too sunny and hot for our liking-- lesson learned. Next month, we'll be going at sunset in order to avoid melting into the pavement.
But besides a cranky overheated Lindsay, we had a great date afternoon. There were scores of food trucks with all kinds of delicious foods to sample. Roasted corn? Check. Shrimp tacos? Yup. Guava ribs? Mmmhm. Waffle dogs?? Um, yeah, those too. I was intrigued, but we went for the dynamite tempura shrimp (which were aaah-mazing) instead.
By far, my favorite was the tacos al pastor (above). While I lived in Mexico, I ate these ALL the time. It's basically meat that is seasoned and grilled on a rotisserie thingie and then shaved off and served in a taco with onions, pineapple, cilantro and lime. It's to die for and I had been searching high and low since I came home for a good tacos al pastor. Well, I found it and I was so impressed with these. Don't you love how a taste and smell can bring back memories? Chris proposed to me in Mexico while I worked there {read our story here} and ate lots of tacos al pastor together there, so he appreciated the authentic taste as well. YUM.
Do you love foodtrucks as much as us? What's your favorite street food?
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Elizabeth Olsen Covers June 2014 Issue of Marie Claire UK
Posted on May 1, 2014
Elizabeth Olsen covers the June 2014 issue of Marie Claire UK. The magazine calls her "Hollywood's new sweetheart" in the cover feature. Elizabeth has a busy film schedule. She is in two big upcoming movies, Godzilla (May 2014) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015). Elizabeth talked to Marie Claire UK about Michelle Pfeiffer, riding the subway unnoticed and how her sisters helped her stay grounded.
On How Michelle Pfeiffer Inspired Her: "I never had a heart-throb or a band I loved, but I had Michelle Pfeiffer, so I tried to copy what my friends would do and had magazine pictures cut out in frames.' Besides gazing at her idol's beauty, she used Michelle as inspiration. 'She was the reason I wanted to be an actor."
On Being Able to Ride the Subway Without Getting Recognized: "I hope that never changes. I'm never bothered anywhere. Only occasionally someone will say, 'Have we met before? You look so familiar'."
On How Her Sisters Helped Her: "Because my sisters were so grounded, it helped me be grounded. They never got caught up in things. I did live a charmed life. We got to go on vacations and lived in nice homes, and I got to play club volleyball and ballet, which you don't realize as a kid are expensive."


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Crisis talks agree to remote clinics security boost
Community leaders are optimistic that health services will continue in remote parts of the Torres Strait after urgent talks were held yesterday.
Nurses working in the region had threatened to abandon remote clinics after one of their colleagues was allegedly raped on Mabuiag Island last month.
Yesterday, Queensland Health officials met community leaders, elders and police to discuss ways of improving public safety.
Local council chairman Terrence Whap says the meeting agreed on some initial security measures.
"Security is important, especially during the night when things are happening around [the clinics]," he said.
"[From] what I understand, today there's going to be improvement to all the locks at our health centre."
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New York City -- Optimism was in the air at Chain Store Age's 47th annual SPECS conference, in Grapevine, Texas. Spirits were up, and so was attendance, dramatically so, among both the show's attendees and exhibitors.
As the premier event for store development and facilities professionals, SPECS brought together the top retail and restaurant chains and suppliers in the industry for three and a half days of learning, business partnering and networking. Attendees said they were seeking new solutions and innovative ideas, and suppliers responded by showcasing the latest in planning and design, construction and facilities management product and services on the exhibit floor. The second annual Face-to-Face Information Exchange, a rotating series of one-on-one meetings between retailers and suppliers, proved a big hit.
The educational program addressed the challenges of the day, from disaster preparedness and recovery to recently-enacted revisions to the ADA to green construction. The comprehensive program also included sessions on such justifying renovation projects, real world applications of BIM, and LEDs, to name just a few.
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Two new studies supported by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (HS10153) add to the growing body of research linking nurse staffing to quality of care. The first study found that more hours of care provided by registered nurses (RNs) were related to fewer postoperative problems among hospitalized children. The second study revealed that, despite lower RN staffing in for-profit than not-for-profit hospitals, the mortality rates and length of stay were similar after controlling for population and market characteristics.
The impact of managed care on both types of hospitals may have played a role. Both studies, led by Barbara A. Mark, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, are discussed here.
Mark, B.A., Harless, D.W., and Berman, W.F. (2007, May). "Nurse staffing and adverse events in hospitalized children." Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice 8(2), pp. 83-92.
More hours of care provided by RNs are related to significantly fewer postoperative pulmonary complications, pneumonia, and septicemia among hospitalized children, according to this study. The researchers used administrative data from 1996-2001 to examine discharges of 3.65 million children in 286 general and children's hospitals in California. In this group of children, septicemia occurred most often, followed by postoperative cardiopulmonary complications, deaths, postoperative pneumonia, and postoperative urinary tract infections.
Increasing hours of RN staffing had no effect on mortality rates. However, for three of the four complications (cardiopulmonary complications, postoperative pneumonia, and postoperative septicemia/other infections), there were significant staffing effects at the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles of nurse staffing. The increase in RN hours had the largest impact at the lowest level of RN staffing.
For example, the researchers estimated that from 425 to 596 fewer post-operative cardio-pulmonary complications (75th vs. 25th percentile) would have occurred during the 6-year study period with a 1-hour increase in RN hours per patient day. Similarly, from 95 to 124 postoperative pneumonia complications and from 719 to 787 postoperative septicemia and other infections might have been averted. These results are consistent with studies on the impact of nurse staffing on adverse outcomes for hospitalized adults.
Mark, B.A. and Harless, D.W. "Nurse staffing, mortality, and length of stay in for-profit and not-for-profit hospitals." (2007, Summer). Inquiry 44, pp. 167-186.
This study found that RN staffing (adjusted for case mix) was significantly lower in for-profit than not-for-profit hospitals. Yet, mortality rates and length of hospital stay were similar between the two types of hospitals, after controlling for population and market characteristics. Both types of hospitals also became more similar over time in terms of distribution of RN staffing and length of stay ratio.
The lack of differences in patient outcomes among the two types of hospitals found during the study period, despite RN staffing differences, may reflect the dramatic changes in the operating environment for both types of hospitals due to the growing dominance of managed care in the early to mid-1990s.
Not-for-profit hospitals may have responded to increased competitive pressures by behaving more like their for-profit counterparts. For example, they may have implemented initiatives to improve the efficiency of their internal operations, such as changing the volume and mix of services, explain the researchers. They suggest that future research examine the impact of RN staffing on other outcomes such as in-hospital complications and occurrence of certain adverse events. Their findings were based on analysis of the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) National Inpatient Sample of U.S. community hospitals. A total of 422 hospitals were included in each of the study years 1990 through 1995.
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i have just installed Fedora Core 2 with SELINUX "Active". now as i fired it up for the first time, after kernel bios check it starts spitting out thousands of error messages of which i could only read "error access denied ".
does anybody have any idea what needs to be done just to starts the Fedora Core 2with SELINUX enabled? do ihave to setup some kind of permissions? where?how? OR worse, do i have to re-install with SELINUX disbaled and later on re-enable?
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From left are Mike McCoy of Industrial Mechanical, Amy McCoy, team captain Samantha Kickbush, Ellie Carroll, Iris Cannon, Katie Bacon and team coach Joey Bristol. The Watkinsville company presented each girl with a state championship jacket.Special
A 4-H Club team from Oconee County won the state championship in the State Horse Quiz Bowl Competition held recently at the University of Georgia.
The event featured the top three teams from the Athens and Tifton areas.
The team consisted of Katie Bacon, Iris Cannon, Ellie Carroll, Samantha Kickbush and Amy McCoy.
The competition featured a double elimination, in which members were quizzed on their knowledge about horses with such questions as ''What are the symptoms of equine infectious anemia?''
Oconee won its first two matches, only to face Morgan County which had bested Oconee in the area competition. Although Morgan proved tough again, Oconee eventually defeated them.
This put Oconee against Wayne County, which had not lost a match, even in their area competition. Oconee won the match, which set up the championship and elimination match with Wayne. At this point, contest officials were out of junior questions so they used questions from the senior level.
In this head-to-head competition, Oconee won and was awarded the state championship.
During the Athens area competition, the team of Ashlee Brudon, Natasha Nowlen, Geneva Preston, Jessica Warren and Morgan White also finished in the top 10, but not high enough to proceed to the state competition.
Published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, April 16, 2003.
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Tomorrow is Mother's Day, a time when we express gratitude and love to our moms for all the wonderful things they do for us. Sadly, pet moms don't get the same kind of admiration that mothers of human children get. They don't get cards, flowers and gifts on this special day dedicated to mothering. Their "children" don't tell them how much they love and appreciate them. Society as a whole doesn't deem the job that pet moms do as important, or worthy of any special recognition. People who choose to care for animals instead of human babies are not even considered moms by most people. It's a shame, really, because pet moms are still mothers in my eyes.
Pet moms worry about their "babies" when they are unwell. They show motherly devotion and protective care. While raising their brood, they experience love, joy, pride, anger, exasperation, anxiety, heartbreak and happiness, just like mothers of human children do. Make no mistake – responsible pet ownership is tough work. Taking care of pets requires healthy doses of time, energy, patience, money and carpet cleaners, among other things. It's no picnic taking care of pets when they become sick or injured, and cleaning up their "accidents" is not exactly pleasant. It's no small feat raising dogs who are social, obedient and well trained, and it's no fun walking them in the rain or freezing cold. Yet pet moms do all of these things willingly, without a second thought, because it's what mothers do.
If the circumstances of my life had lent themselves to becoming a mother, I'm sure I would have been a wonderful mom. I believe this to be true because I love, nurture, and care for my "fur kids" in much the same way a mother of human children does for hers. I do everything I can to make sure my cats stay healthy, happy and safe. Yes, there are many differences between being a mother to human children versus pets, but there are also many similarities.
It's those similarities that I celebrate on the day devoted to honoring moms. It's those same aspects of motherhood that I cherish. And honestly, I consider myself and every other pet mom just as worthy of admiration on Mother's Day. Human children leave the nest and make their way in the world, sometimes even earlier than their mother wishes they would. Animals depend on their human mother for life to provide their every need. Is that not worthy of recognition? Of course it is.
When this day dedicated to Mom rolls around each year, there is no one to say Happy Mother's Day to me. My cats can't talk, after all. Yet I do not need to hear those words to feel pride in the job I am doing as their mother. I see proof in three healthy, happy kitties. I see the results of my care in their shiny fur, bright eyes and playful demeanor. They don't need to talk to tell me that they appreciate the job I am doing as their mother.
To all the pet moms of the world, I salute you. On Mother's Day and every day, I am eternally thankful for the loving care you provide for your dogs, cats and any other pets you've taken under your motherly wing. Pet moms are wonderful people, and they make the world a much better place.
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Source: David J. Neal, Miami Herald
Kicker Dan Carpenter, during his five seasons with the Dolphins, slowly grew from guarded, one-sentence replies to the media to letting his quiet confidence and dry humor show.
But Carpenter's no old-school Hurricane-style trash-talker nor is he one to deal in heavy emotion.
So after booting three field goals, including the 31-yard game-winner with 36 seconds left, for Buffalo against the Dolphins team that cut him in August, Carpenter eschewed the verbal slam dunk. He didn't point out he went 3 for 3 in the 23-21 Dolphins loss while his Dolphins successor, Caleb Sturgis, missed his only attempt, a 51-yarder.


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Vincent Gray, Kenyan McDuffie announce creation of Industrial Land Transformation Task Force
Ward 5 in Northeast D.C. has long been home to vacant warehouses and empty lots, but a new city task force has been directed to develop a strategic plan for these industrial areas.
The 13-member task force was formed by Mayor Vincent Gray and will be led by Ward 5 Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie.
It's an interesting partnership between Gray and McDuffie given the councilmember's frequent opposition to the District government's use of industrial land to park buses and DPW vehicles near residential neighborhoods.
At the event launching this task force, there was a delicate balancing act. Celebratory, but cautious.
Gray and McDuffie announced their Industrial Land Transformation Task Force at Union Market, pointing to it as a model for development in Ward 5 and already a shopping destination.
The task force will identify similar areas for future retail growth, especially along busy corridors like Florida and New York Avenues.
D.C. Planning Director Harriet Tregoning says industrial land is inherently less expensive and more adaptable.
"I think it's the real difference in the price of real estate and the price of rents," Tregoning says. "And the excitement of being in an area that's rapidly changing and on the rise."
It's unclear what the task force might recommend regarding the Ivy City neighborhood, where residents are fighting the government plan to stage charter buses around the dilapidated Crummell School.
"There's a lot of area that has to be looked at," Gray says. "Ivy City will be looked at in the course of that. I don't want to preempt any conclusions that they may reach after their study."
But McDuffie says he's hopeful this task force can change how the D.C government thinks about industrial land.
Industrial land accounts for less than five percent of the District's land area, but McDuffie says 70 percent of it is located in Ward 5. And he's optimistic that the task force could make a difference, diversifying the District economy, providing jobs, and bringing much-needed amenities to Ward 5 residents.


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Jake Shimabukuro: Jazz Ukulele Virtuoso
When I first heard about Jake Shimabukuro, I probably was like most people, responding, "He plays what? A ukulele! You've got to be kidding!" But then I put his latest full-length album, Gently Weeps (2006), into my CD player, and, well, you had to scrap my jaw up off the floor!
This young man is a virtuoso string player. Chase Don Ho and Tiny Tim right out of your head! Shimabukuro has elevated this simple, four string, two octave instrument to a classical artform. He has redefined what this instrument can do as did David Grisman did with mandolin and Alison Brown and Bela Fleck did with banjo.
Shimabukuro is comparable to Eric Clapton and even Andrés Segovia in both rock and classical styles - - and that's not hyperbole. Shimabukuro is able to cross a range of genres with ease, using skills appropriate to each. He produces string sounds resembling an acoustic tenor guitar that mix flamenco, classical, blues, and acoustic rock fingerstyling.
In Gently Weeps, Shimabukuro presents 12 songs with only his sole ukulele that are full bodied, thoughtful and stirring. He covers George Harrison's standard "Why My Guitar Gently Weeps," for which the album is named, as well as Chic Chorea's "Spain," Johnny Burke/Erroll Gamer's "Misty," and even "Ave Maria." His version of the Japanese folk tune "Sakura" sounds as if it were played on the Japanese 13-string koto.
There are also five original compositions. Then, as a bonus Shimabukuro includes five cuts that have a full band backing him (guitar, bass, drums, and keys). Of particular note is "Beyond the Break," written for the TV network THE N. Shimabukuro juxatoposes his ukelele against a driving electric guitar with effects, rock bass, and heavy drums. It works like magic.
The accompaniment on this CD and on his new EP, My Life, enhances Shimabukuro's complex stylings. My Life showcases six songs, including Cindy Lauper's hit "Time After Time," Page and Plant's "Going to California," Lennon/McCartney's "In My Life," and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," which has become a signature tune for him.
I had the pleasure of seeing classical guitarist Andrés Segovia live in concert in the mid 70s and was awestruck then. But when I stumbled upon Jake Shimabukuro this fall in San Francisco at a free concert at Yerba Buena Gardens, I couldn't believe my good fortune. His concert at the Herbst Theater was sold out, but he graciously appeared at the free festival.
He played many of the selections on Gently Weeps and My Life. Much of what I heard make me liken Shimabukuro to Jimi Hendrix on the uke, especially when he took his own original swipe at "The Star-Spangled Banner." He played richly and fully, enjoying his audience.
Shimabukuro even good naturedly took on a stage full of ukelele players, performers who had played all afternoon before him. They included The UFOs ('Ukulele Friends Ohana), Al Dodge and the Tin Pan Haoles, The Paper Dolls, Tippy Canoe and the Paddlemen, Faith Ako, slack-key guitarist Carey Camacho, The Victor Ohana Band, Kimo Hussey, 'Ukulele Ray, and The Frisky Frolics. His task was to play lead uke opposite this group as they tackled two traditional songs. And, by Golly, he did it! It was a nightmare for the sound techs in the front of the "house" and the monitor tech. Perry Thorwaldson and his crew from Thor Audio Solutions did a remarkable job! Clips of this show have been floating around Utube for a weeks now.
Beginning at the age of four, Shimabukuro has added lightning runs and bluesy string bends to classical finger work and flamenco flourishes. He has performed with or opened for Blues Traveler, Hot Buttered Rum, The Radiators, John Hiatt, and Fiona Apple. He's appeared on The Late Show with Conan O'Brien and Last Call with Carson Daly, and toured with Jimmy Buffett and Bela Fleck. He also played on Ziggy Marley's Grammy winning Love is Religion album last year.
If you're interested in what this ukulele virtuoso can do, check out his website www.jakeshimabukuro.com and grab one of his CDs, especially his new My Life EP. Better yet, go see his blazing hands live. It will be a muscial experience you won't soon forget.
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With all the fuss about shamrocks and leprechauns, we could easily forget that St. Patrick was a Welsh boy who first set foot in Ireland because Irish pirates kidnapped him.
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, we should think about leeks, the Welsh national vegetable. There's as much magic in them as in any leprechaun. Spring leeks are a revelation in their tenderness and delicate flavor.
For anyone used to the thicker, tougher specimens of fall and winter, leeks may seem as ordinary as their close relative, the onion. But I have a soft spot for spring leeks and the way they shine in simple dishes. Maybe it's because of the time I've spent in France, where simmered leeks vinaigrette are served as a cold starter in the spring, when they're newly in season.
I was taught to hunt for the best leeks at springtime markets. Search for those that are tender and slim, with a nice length of white stem. They need very little trimming before they're simmered whole in a shallow pan of water, sometimes with a touch of white wine. It takes a little patience, but the texture is magically silky, the flavor is subtle and mellow, and the vinaigrette adds the perfect zing of acidity.
Leeks make another stunning solo performance in leek tart, called flamiche in Northern France, where it's a specialty. (The word "flamiche" actually comes from the Flemish word for "cake.") The stars of the tart are leeks, butter and cream. The leeks are cooked until they practically melt, and then baked in an egg-and-cream custard, much like a quiche. To round out the cast of flavors, add Gruyère or Swiss cheese to the filling, or sauté the leeks with bacon or pancetta. For a fresh supper, serve leek tart with a salad of mixed spring greens.
The Welsh, Irish and French have staked their claims to leeks, but you can claim them, too. Let them inspire you this spring.
Flamiche (Leek Tart)
(Adapted from "The Art of the Tart" by Tamasin Day-Lewis)
•1 cup flour (may substitute 1/2 or 1/4 cup with whole-wheat flour)
•1/4 cup cornmeal
•4 tablespoons butter
•2 1/2 tablespoons ice water
•3 pounds leeks (approximately 4-5), washed, trimmed and sliced
into 1/2-inch rounds
•3 tablespoons butter
•1 tablespoon water
•2/3 cup half-and-half
•1/4 cup Swiss cheese, grated
•1 egg and 2 egg yolks
•Salt and pepper to taste
•Pinch of nutmeg
For crust, pulse flour, cornmeal and water in food processor until they resemble coarse crumbs. Add enough ice water so that dough begins to form a ball. Remove from food processor, flatten into disk, and chill at least 30 minutes. Roll out to fit 8- or 9-inch pie plate. Preheat oven to 350 F.
Sauté leeks in butter and water on low heat, covered, until very tender (approximately 30 minutes). Cool before piling into prepared crust. Mix half-and-half, cheese, eggs and seasonings. Pour mixture over leeks in pie shell. Bake 35-40 minutes, or until custard has set.


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The Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office is investigating what Sheriff Greg Riat is calling a telephone scam in which the caller falsely claims to represent a local bank offering reduced credit card rates.
Riat, in a news release Monday, said one county resident had been bilked out of more than $1,000 after responding to such a call. A second county resident reported a scam caller claimed to represent St. Marys Bank, which didn't originate the call, Riat said.
The scam has an added element in that caller ID represents the call to be coming from a known, local bank, Riat said. He noted that any number of cellphone applications enable a caller to place any caller ID he wants on an outgoing call.
The calls all begin with a similar message, one advising the call recipient that there is no problem with their credit card but to remain on the line for a representative who will discuss reduced card rates.
Riat said his department had reason to believe the scam attempts were continuing both in and outside of the county. He advised consumers to be wary of giving valuable account information to anyone over the phone, and to take time to investigate any offer that seems too good.


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From lunch poolside to cocktails at sunset, Seven Stars offers a wide range of island-inspired gourmet dining experiences.
An exceptional culinary experience featuring a blend of international flavors, spices and techniques along with the island's freshest seafood and steak. Call 649-339-3777 for details.
Seven, winner of TripAdvisor's 2012 Certificate of Excellence.
The Deck
Enjoy island-inspired light fare, sundowners, mojitos and local brews overlooking Grace Bay.
Sunday BBQ & Bonfire Bash
On Sundays, take part in our lavish BBQ & Bonfire featuring Live Music from 6 - 9 pm. Contact our concierge for reservations.
Private Beachside Dining
To cap off a perfect day, guests can revel in a truly memorable experience whether an intimate dinner for two or up to 10 of your closest friends. Enjoy the sunset over Grace Bay in one of our beachside cabanas which offer easy access from the resort's gardens and phenomenal views of the ocean (available for up to 4 guests). Beachfront doesn't suffice? Kick off your shoes and indulge in your very own private "Feet in the Sand" dinner on our world famous Grace Bay Beach (available for up to 10 guests). You will enjoy Private Butler Service and have the option of selecting a la carte service form either our award-winning Seven Restaurant or delight in local island fare from The Deck. Additional fees applies. Please contact our concierge for more information


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The Role
Our client, a regional Bank, is looking for an Arabic Speaking Senior Auditor to join its Internal Audit and Corporate Governance Department
Responsibilities will include:
Perform audit assignment as per the Audit Plan.
Ensure adequacy and effectiveness of internal control, risk management and governance processes within the Bank
Prepare audit working paper files and audit report of the Bank.
Participate in the review of policies and procedures for improvement and sign-off
Follow-up audit recommendations for compliance with the audited Units
Work closely with External Auditors and Central Bank Examiners
The ideal candidate will be:
Commerce Graduate or equivalent.
Professional audit and accounting certificate as (CPA, CIA, ACCA, etc.)
6-10 years practical experience in internal/external audit, at least 5 years of which should be within the banking/financial services sector
Candidates MUST be Arabic speaking
About the Company
Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.
So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.
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That misspelt F-word stinks, especially on a perfume bottle, writes Amalia Illgner.
Sex sells and it smells. So it wasn't surprising that there was outrage recently from the professional tut-tutters, otherwise known as American Family Values Campaigners, at the announcement that a new fragrance from French Connection was about to hit their stores.
That oh-so-rude marketing company posing as a fashion label, French Connection United Kingdom otherwise known as FCUK, is at it again with the launch of two new fragrances for today's "Take that, mum and dad" teen, the elegantly named "FCUK Him" and "FCUK Her". ( I'm sure it's just a race to the trademark office for the names: "Ars'd by FCUK" and "Blow by J.Lo for FCUK". )
Now there's nothing new about greasy marketing impresarios sitting in a boardroom mulling over what those crazy kids'll buy next, and there's certainly nothing new in decidedly blandsville brands shamelessly "sexing up" their images to fill their quotas of cool.
Sex, and in particular transgressive in-your-face sex, is almost always guaranteed to raise the pulse along with a few eyebrows. Pop in a bona fide almost-swear word and you've got yourself a cash cow. The teensy weensy bone I have to pick is that it's about as creative and cheap as a Nikki Webster single.
French Connection's slavish use of its "witty and shocking" acronym is a one-trick wonder. We chuckled the first time and now it's just old, tired and in need of a Bex and a good lie down.
Calvin Klein did it first and better in the '80s with his "Nothing gets between me and my Calvins" slogan. Witty? Yes. Original? Right on. Subversive? Getting there.Cynical? Not till the '90s.
French Connection, on the other hand, istotally cynical. As someone who can still safely tick the 16-22.5 age box, I am perpetually insulted by being told what is cool, subversive and will get my parents' knickers in a twist. What's more, apart from its slogan, there's absolutely nothing shocking, or even mildly rousing, about the stuff FCUK sells. Sensible shoes. Khaki chinos. Nice knee-length floral appliqued skirts for all those nice suburban telemarketers, more polo necks than should be legal and - pass the smelling salts - V-neck sweaters for that special occasion. DAGG would be more appropriate.
Finally, what girl wants to smell like "FCUK Her" anyway? The whole point of a manufactured fragrance is its so-called aspirational aspect. Think Elizabeth Hurley in a sprayed-on gold silk gown, all breasts and dewy skin, sipping something other than cheap Aussie sparkling on her own personal yacht while flirting with an array of men much better looking than the cute guy at work. Then you call it something like "Dazzling Shmazzling" or "Sensual-enchanting-rich-glamorous-and-fabulous potion No.5". That's what I want to smell like.
I don't want to smell like "FCUK Her". That's why we have showers.
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Brandon Costner (Seton Hall Prep, West Orange, N.J.)- Costner, 6-foot-9, 220-pounds, has small forward offensive skills. He can shoot the three, put the ball on the floor, and pass it. He also has effective moves in the mid and low post. The long lefty is not the most explosive or strongest athlete, but that aspect of his game should improve as he physically matures. Presently, he is listing NC State, Connecticut, North Carolina, Kansas, Indiana, and Michigan although he said he is still "wide open." All have offered but North Carolina.
Josh McRoberts (Carmel High School, Indianapolis, Ind.)- The 6-foot-9, 215-pound Duke commitment played very strong on the interior during the weekend. Not blessed with great explosiveness, the heady player knows how to use his body, pivots, and fakes to create space. He can then get the ball in the basket with either hand. In the high post he is both a danger with the pass and the shot. If he can improve his range and become more consistent behind the arc, all he will need is his shot fake to get by defenders.
Gary Flowers (Lincoln High School, Dallas, Texas)- Very long and athletic, Flowers, 6-foot-8, 200-pounds, can guard both the small forward and power forward. Offensively, however, he is only effective around the basket. If he can improve his perimeter shooting and handling of the basketball, his game will jump to another level.
Ricky Torres (St. Raymond's High School, Bronx, N.Y.)- Torres, 6-foot-4, 200-pounds, is a big physical shooting guard who can score the ball. He has a smooth stroke and can finish around the basket. His athleticism and quickness has improved since RivalsHoops.com saw him this winter. He presently has offers from St. John's, Seton Hall, and Pittsburgh.
Quinton Thornton (Edgewater High School, Orlando, Fla.)- Thornton has an electric body with good speed and jumping ability but not as good lateral quickness. The 6-foot-8, 220-pound power forward struggles at times to catch the ball and finish his moves inside, and his understanding of the game needs to improve as well. He has, however, improved his offensive skills since RivalsHoops.com saw him play this winter. Not known as an outside shooter, he knocked down several jumpers, including a three pointer when we saw him this weekend. Right now he is listing Tennessee as his leader and claims an offer from the Volunteers.
Alonzo Gee (Dwyer High School, Palm Geach Gardens, Fla.)- The 6-foot-6, 205-pound small forward is a good athlete with strength. What makes Gee special is his mid-range scoring ability off the dribble. He can also knock it down from behind the arc. Charlotte, Marshall, and West Virginia have already offered, with Charlotte being his favorite.
Darryl Augustine (Brother Martin High School, New Orleans, La.)- Augustine has the makings of a big, big time point guard. At 5-foot-10, 150-pounds, he is surprisingly strong with the ball and has a superb handle that gets him into the lane. Once in the lane, he has an incredible knack at finding the open man. He can also create his own shot at will and is an above average three point shooter off the pass. Most importantly, he is a winner who knows how to lead a team and distribute the ball.
Kurtis Huelsman (St. Henry (Ohio) High School- Huelsman has a great basketball body with room to put on weight on his 6-foot-9, 215-pound weight. He runs the floor well and has very good hands. With sound footwork and body control, he is able to finish difficult moves around the basket. Look for this developing big man to be a big time recruit.
Tom Herzog (Flint Powers High School, Flint, Mich.)- The 6-foot-11, 210-pound center conjurers up visions of Chris Kaman. He has sound footwork and good touch around the basket and on his free throws. Already an exceptional shot blocker, Herzog just needs to put on mass and gain strength. He likes Michigan and Michigan State, and they like him as well.
O.J. Mayo (North College Hill High School, Cincinnati, Ohio)- Mayo continuously creates scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound combo guard is a very good passer in transition and can score off the pass and the dribble. He was third in scoring in the 17-under division, averaging 27.3 points per game over six games. Blessed with a unique understanding of the game, Mayo makes a strong argument for being the best in his class.
William Walker (North College Hill High School, Cincinnati, Ohio)- The 6-foot-5, 205-pound small forward is a tremendous athlete with the ability to finish in transition and with back to the basket moves. He also shot the ball well from behind the arc. Walker, along with his teammate O.J. Mayo, is one of the best in his class.
Lance Stevenson (I.S. 96 Junior High, Brooklyn, N.Y.)- He looks like he belongs on the court with players four classes ahead of him. At 6-foot-2, 165-pounds, this combo guard can handle the ball and find the open man. An acrobatic lay-up and a sound behind the back pass had the crowd making noise during a 17-under playoff game.


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by Troy C. Lund, Paul S. Stadem, Angela Panoskaltsis-Mortari, Gerald Raymond, Weston P. Miller, Jakub Tolar, Paul J. Orchard
X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a metabolic, peroxisomal disease that results from a mutation in the ABCD1 gene. The most severe course of ALD progression is the cerebral inflammatory and demyelinating form of the disease, cALD. To date there is very little information on the cytokine mediators in the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) of these boys.
Measurement of 23 different cytokines was performed on CSF and serum of boys with cerebral ALD and patients without ALD. Significant elevations in CSF IL-8 (29.3±2.2 vs 12.8±1.1 pg/ml, p?=?0.0001), IL-1ra (166±30 vs 8.6±6.5 pg/ml, p?=?0.005), MCP-1 (610±47 vs 328±34 pg/ml, p?=?0.002), and MIP-1b (14.2±1.3 vs 2.0±1.4 pg/ml, p<0.0001) were found in boys with cALD versus the control group. The only serum cytokine showing an elevation in the ALD group was SDF-1 (2124±155 vs 1175±125 pg/ml, p?=?0.0001). The CSF cytokines of IL-8 and MCP-1b correlated with the Loes MRI severity score (p?=?0.04 and p?=?0.008 respectively), as well as the serum SDF-1 level (p?=?0.002). Finally, CSF total protein was also significantly elevated in boys with cALD and correlated with both IL-8, MCP-1b (p?=?0.0001 for both), as well as Loes MRI severity score (p?=?0.0007).
IL-8, IL-1ra, MCP-1, MIP-1b and CSF total protein were significantly elevated in patients with cALD; IL-8, MCP-1b, and CSF total protein levels correlated with disease severity determined by MRI. This is the largest report of CSF cytokine levels in cALD to date, and identification of these key cytokines will provide further insight into disease progression and perhaps lead to improved targeted therapies.


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2016-17 Men's Fencing News
Alex Ripa Named Brown University Fencing Head CoachJune 30, 2017Alex Ripa, an assistant coach for Brown the last three seasons and the owner of the Rhode Island Fencing Academy and Club, has been named the fencing head coach at Brown University, Bears' Director of Athletics Jack Hayes announced on Thursday.
Six Ivies Named CoSIDA Academic All-DistrictMay 11, 2017Six Ivy League student-athletes representing three schools and five sports were named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District At-Large Teams, it was announced.
Men's Fencing Competes at NCAA Championship; Harvard's Dershwitz Wins Individual TitleMarch 25, 2017Harvard's Eli Dershwitz claimed his first national title, winning the men's saber category to highlight action at the 2017 NCAA Men's Fencing Championship held at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum.
NCAA Fencing Championship Selection AnnouncedMarch 14, 2017Ivy League men's and women's fencing squads received XX of the 144 bids to the NCAA Fencing Championship set for March 23-26.
Seven Ivies Win Titles at NCAA Fencing RegionalsMarch 12, 2017Ivy League fencers claimed seven of the possible 12 titles at the two-day NCAA Northeast and Mid-Atlantic/South Regional event, with a total 18 student-athletes from the league finishing in the top-three.
Men's Fencing Coach of the Year, All-Ivy AnnouncedFebruary 15, 2017After a vote by the six Ivy League men's fencing coaches, Penn's Andy Ma has been Coach of the Year. It's the second consecutive year Ma has earned the honor.
Columbia, Penn, Princeton Share Men's Fencing ChampionshipFebruary 12, 2017After an exciting final day of Ivy League Round-Robins, Columbia, Penn and Princeton shared the Ivy League Championship, finished in a three-way tie for the second-consecutive year.
Penn, Princeton Tied for First After Day One of Fencing Round-RobinsFebruary 11, 2017Penn and Princeton are all tied at 3-0 after the first day of the 2017 Ivy League Fencing Round-Robins held at the Tse Ping-Cheng Cheung Ling Sports Center on the campus of Penn.
2017 Ivy League Fencing Round-Robins Set for this WeekendFebruary 10, 2017The Ivy League fencing squads will travel to Philadelphia to compete in the 2017 Ivy League Round-Robins, taking place at Tse Ping-Cheng Cheung Ling Sports Center on the campus of Penn, Feb. 11-12.
Ivy League Digital Network to Showcase 2017 Fencing Round-RobinsJanuary 12, 2017Portions of the 2017 Ivy League Fencing Round-Robins, taking place at the Tse Ping-Cheng Cheung Ling Sports Center on the campus of Penn, will be broadcasted live on the Ivy League Digital Network (ILDN), Feb. 11-12.
Columbia's Aufrichtig Named 2015-16 USFCA Varsity Coach of the YearJuly 07, 2016Columbia fencing head coach Michael Aufrichtig has been named the 2015-16 United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA) Varsity Coach of the Year and will be presented with a plaque at the Annual Meeting of the Coaches' Association on July 30.


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About Bertram Wireless
Who is Bertram Wireless?
Bertram Wireless is an internet service provider based in Random Lake, Wisconsin. We are dedicated to providing fast, reliable, state of the art internet with local, friendly service.
How does Bertram Wireless work?
Here at Bertram Wireless, we use Cambium Networks Point to Multipoint technology on our state of the art network to deliver a broadband connection to your home. In non-technical speak, this means that we install an antenna onto your property (most of the time it is installed on the peak of the roof) that connects up to a tower in your area to bring you fast, reliable internet that will allow you to stream movies, game, and browse the web like never before! Since our technology is wireless, we are able to reach where others cannot. Unlike satellite based systems, your internet connection is unaffected by weather.
Why Bertram Wireless?
Bertram Wireless is committed to a fast, reliable internet connection up to 25 Mbps. Unlike other internet providers, we have a 100% Wisconsin based tech support staff who are committed to serving our growing customer base throughout our state. Bertram Wireless is committed to bringing all Wisconsinites internet FREEDOM by providing a fast and reliable internet connection where others do not.
Where did Bertram Wireless Start?
Bertram Wireless was founded in 2005 in Random Lake, Wisconsin to provide high speed internet to people in rural areas. Our network started out with just a few towers servicing rural Sheboygan and Washington Counties. Now our network reaches from Oconomowoc in the south to Antigo in the north. Today, we are focused on building and maintaining a high speed network that complements your daily life.


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Perhaps because I'm not on the loop on FB I missed the conversation, but I was wondering folks reactions to the Keeping it Real and Lauren Fleshman's post that inspired it?
I have to say, my first reaction reading these was 'awesome! Finally a conversation we need to be having!' I am as guilty as anyone else to not approve of being tagged in unflattering photos (for either aesthetic reasons or for reasons worrying about the impression the photos give – like, I don't necessarily want all the photos that everyone who I'm 'friends' with can see involving me and what I'm drinking that random night I met up with my friends at the bar). I can't help but feel that the pressure on younger folks (I'm ~30) is even worse. On occasion I get over my vanity and let pictures I'm not excited about through: there is evidence of the fact that like everyone else in the world, my stomach isn't flat while sitting down, I've got a near tattoo of sports bra tan lines in all seasons, and my hair has a mind of its own.
Fast forward to the Keeping it Real post…I have to say, I was so excited to click through these – what secret is every other voracious photo editor hiding?!! And to my surprise, I had no idea after looking the photos! None!! I had to read the descriptions to figure out what any woman who posted these thought was wrong with their appearance. And the words they used to describe these supposed problems were much stronger that anyone describing them would dare to use (save perhaps for a few internet trolls whose opinions don't count). How enlightening! Perhaps this is the best dose of medicine me and everyone else who has some negative self image needed?
Meanwhile, it is marathon season. I'm coming back from some niggling foot pain that set in after a double back in early Jan (self diagnosed as some tendinitis in my foot, I think it was a shoe-tying-too-tight issue?). Meanwhile, who let me run a double on a day I raced? I got what I deserved. Anyway, after a month easy and a build up, I ran 14 yesterday – man, isn't it funny how hard hitting a given distance is when you haven't gone that long in a while? Looking forward to breaking through these walls again. Running can be so humbling, just because I've completed 10 fulls doesn't make trying to #11 after a short hiatus all that much easier.
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In yesterday's article on future shopping I outlined a concept I called a local depot. I want to expand more on that concept. The basic idea is web shopping from an urban warehouse complex with fast delivery not to your home, but to a depot within walking distance of your home, where you can pick up items on your own schedule that you bought at big-box store prices within hours. A nearby store that, with a short delay, has everything, cheap.
In some ways it bears a resemblance to the failed company Webvan. Webvan did home delivery and initially presented itself as a grocery store. I think it failed in part because groceries are still not something people feel ready to buy online, and in part for being too early. Home delivery, because people like — or in many cases need — to be home for it may actually be inferior to delivery to a depot within walking distance where items can be picked up on a flexible schedule.
Webvan's long term plan did involve, I was told, setting up giant warehouse centers with many suppliers, not just Webvan itself. In such a system the various online suppliers sit in a giant warehouse area, and a network of conveyor belts runs through all the warehouses and to the loading dock. Barcodes on the packages direct them to the right delivery truck. Each vendor simply has to put delivery code sticker on the item, and place it on the conveyor belt. It would then, in my vision, go onto a truck that within 1 to 2 hours would deliver all the packages to the right neighbourhood local depot.
I imagine several ways the local depot might work. If it can have suitable staff, the packages can just arrive and be loaded into the back of the depot. The depot would also be something else, such as a cafe, grocery store or other local destination. In this case you would get your items by handing the ID code to an employee who would fetch it from the arrived packages. This is simple but requires a human, though mostly an unskilled one. Payment could be collected but most items would be prepaid via online payment.
Alternately, there are a number of possible ideas using simple lockers. A bank of lockers would contain items. As each item was placed in a locker, a bar-code reader would scan the item and the locker, and an E-mail/SMS/IM would be sent to the customer informing them it was ready for pickup, and providing a code number usable to get it. (For those in a hurry, a pre-message would be sent saying the item had arrived at the depot but was not yet in a locker.) Software would print on the package what size locker to use based on the software's real time knowledge of which lockers were available. When you got to the depot, you would go to a keypad on the bank of lockers, your code would open the locker with your prepaid item. Take it, and close the locker — marking it available for use in the next round of shipments.
Ideally though, I would like to eliminate the number of steps here. Right now I have one step to remove the item from the warehouse shelves and put it on the belt. Then it must be stacked in the truck. Then it must be loaded off the truck and finally placed in a locker.
One idea would be to take blocks of lockers and load them at the warehouse. Then load the blocks onto the truck, and unload the blocks at the depot. Far fewer operations. Large items would be loaded into the large lockers at the depot. Very large items would not be sold this way — for them, home delivery is still best. This approach requires that a locker block can't be returned to the warehouse until it has been emptied. This can be handled either by charging customers who don't pick up their item reasonably soon without informing the system in advance of that. Or perhaps better, when a locker block is mostly empty, those few unclaimed items can be quickly transferred to a different (perhaps permanent) block of lockers. Then the empty block can be shipped back for re-use.
Another idea is to have blocks of lockers mounted on trailers. Trucks would pull the trailers to the local depots and detach them. This would require a parking space suitable for the trailer, with appropriate stairs/portal to enter the trailer. In addition, there would need to be local facilities in which to put unclaimed items when it is time to recover the trailer and take it back to the warehouse. As before, customers would have to say if they plan to pick up quickly or need more time, and may be billed extra if need be. However, as long as the number of items moved is modest, it should not be too hard.
Refrigerated lockers and trucks are possible for the purchase of perishable or frozen items.
Part of my plan is, if possible to not require disposable packaging on many of the products. All products are already UPC bar-coded, so as long as they go on the conveyor belt UPC-up, possibly on top of a reusable small tray with another bar-code on them, the system can handle them unboxed. After all, if two identical DVDs come down the belt, and there are two customers ordering that DVD, it doesn't strictly matter who gets which. However, for exact tracking, reusable tagged boxes with RFID or bar-codes can be used at the warehouse. These also make sense with customers buying multiple items all going in the same box. Fragile unboxed items may need to be re-boxed but these are rare. Not needed packaging cuts the costs. Customers walking to the depot will be advised to bring a bag or cart (many urban dwellers own a small wheeled shopping cart) or could get them there if need be.
Local depots located near transit stops could also coordinate with the new GPS-based systems which predict exactly when transit will arrive. For example, if the system knew how long it takes you to get out the door and to your transit stop, it could inform you not only when your item has arrived, but when to step away from the computer for perfectly synchronized transit to a local depot that's not walking distance away. Indeed, such notice could even be given before the item has been fully processed into the depot, based on knowledge of how long the trip (walking or transit) will take. Likewise, a display in the depot could tell when to leave the depot to walk to the transit stop, if one has stopped there for a drink.
For those who want to-home delivery, such as the aged, it's still possible to set this up with delivery crews who go to the depot and do local rounds. This should be similar in efficiency to existing systems like UPS, though it need not be the same company as runs the depot — you just give the locker code to that company and they do the work.
What are the advantages of all this?
- Items are sold at web warehouse prices plus a modest delivery charge. Better than big-box stores in many cases, certainly competitive.
- All the other advantages of web-warehouse shopping — vastly greater selection, knowledge of what's in stock, ability to research items while buying,
- Delivery is fast, often within hours, always by the next morning.
- Customers do not have to be home for delivery. Notified by electronic means, they just walk to pick up packages as they would normally shop in an urban neighbourhood.
- Handling of returns is also possible locally.
- Can handle refrigerated items, which are not practical by other options.
- Walking is good for health, and for the environment, and for many people takes much less time than driving/traffic/parking. Of course if Local Depots can't be frequent enough, some will drive.
- If Local Depots are placed at transit stops, people will use transit to go to them or visit them on the way home via transit.
- Depending on security constraints, pickup may be possible 24/7.
What are the disadvantages?
- Sales tax must always be charged, something web-warehouse providers manage to often avoid.
- Pickup is not instant, as it is at a local shop with local inventory.
- All the disadvantages of web-shopping for some items — not holding the item in hand. May not work at all for many groceries or certain schedules of pharmaceuticals, or for hot items.
- In some variations, if you can't get to your item on the day it comes, this may add complications or costs.
- This will outcompete certain types of neighbourhood stores, closing them down.


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Exercise Science Practicum (3 per semester/maximum of 6) Participation under supervision in a health and fitness setting.
KINES 495C Exercise Science Practicum (3 per semester/maximum of 6)
This course places students in the work place with the expectation that the experience will allow them the opportunity to apply and integrate content from all the courses in the program. They will be placed at professional fitness centers, rehab facilities, senior centers, and wellness centers. They will learn the day-to-day requirements of being "on the job" such as time management, record keeping, client interactions, feedback delivery, fitness program establishment and implementations, business and management practices as well as ethical considerations. Their field experience will be focused on four in-class days during which students will collectively explore work place issues. Practicum work will be evaluated on an ongoing basis with the student intern, work place supervisor, and faculty member involved in the process. The course will take place off campus as work sites and no special on-campus facilities are required. It will be offered annually as the last course in the major.
Note : Class size, frequency of offering, and evaluation methods will vary by location and instructor. For these details check the specific course syllabus.