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TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's Frost NixonName: TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's Frost NixonDate: January 18, 2019Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM PSTEvent Description:
Presented by TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
A Thrilling Political Showdown
Nominated for 3 Tony Awards, including Best Play
By Peter Morgan
Directed by Leslie Martinson
Previews January 16 - 18 at 8 pm
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:30 pm
Thursdays and Fridays at 8 pm
Saturdays at 2 and/or 8 pm
Sundays at 2 and/or 7 pm
Richard Nixon has resigned. David Frost has been canceled. With America caught in the riptides of Watergate and Vietnam, the former leader of the free world and the lightweight British talk-show host clash in a legendary series of TV interviews that will determine the President's legacy forever. In a riveting political prizefight unseen again until today, the cameras roll, the truth spins, and it becomes clear that he who controls the medium controls the message.
MainStage | January 16 - February 10
Adult ticket prices range from $45-$105 depending on date and time of performance
Discounts available for seniors, students, educators and children
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Nest Learning Thermostat Now Available in the United Kingdom
Combination Programmer and Thermostat Keeps People Comfortable, Helps Save Energy
npower Offering Nest Thermostat to Millions of Customers
Palo Alto, California — April 2, 2014 — Nest Labs, Inc. (www.nest.com) announced today the Nest Learning Thermostat™ for the U.K., a programmer and a thermostat in one device. The Nest Thermostat programs itself, automatically turns down the heat when you're away, and can be controlled from your mobile. Nest is also announcing its first U.K. energy partnership. npower, a leading U.K. energy company, will offer the Nest Thermostat to millions of customers, providing them with the ability to save energy as part of their energy plans.
"With the U.K. Office of Gas and Electricity Markets saying that U.K. residents spend on average about £1,342 per year on energy¹, and heating responsible for over 60 percent of the bill, it's the perfect time to bring the Nest Learning Thermostat to the U.K." said Lionel Paillet, general manager for Europe, Nest. "Nest Learning Thermostat customers in the U.S. experience savings of approximately 20 percent on average off their heating and cooling bill and we're looking forward to helping customers in the U.K. save as well."
The Nest Learning Thermostat can turn the boiler on and off according to the temperature in your home. It learns your preferred temperatures and adjusts based on your personal schedule. And with its built-in sensors, the Nest Thermostat knows when the house is empty and automatically turns down the temperature, helping to save energy.
Nest Learning Thermostat Features
The Nest Learning Thermostat for the U.K. has the same features as the award-winning U.S. and Canadian version, including:
Auto-Schedule - Nest programs itself in a few days, creating a personalized schedule based on the temperature changes you make, and continually adapts to your changing life.
Auto-Away - After you've left the house, built-in activity sensors notice that you've gone and Nest automatically adjusts the temperature to avoid heating an empty home.
Remote Control - Control your home's temperature from your laptop, mobile or tablet.
The Nest Leaf - A green leaf appears on the display when you turn Nest to a temperature that's energy efficient, guiding you to energy savings.
Energy History - Energy History shows you how often, and for how long, your heating system was on. Customers will also receive an Energy Report summarizing the last month's heating usage versus the month before, and why it went up or down.
True Radiant - With True Radiant, the Nest Thermostat reduces temperature swings and starts heating early so you get the temperature you want when you want it, whether you have underfloor radiant system or a radiator.
Works with Nest Protect - Families who have added both a Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Protect: Smoke + Carbon MonoxideTM alarm to their Nest Account will benefit from these products working together. If Nest Protect's carbon monoxide alarm goes off, your Nest thermostat automatically turns off your gas or oil boiler, a possible source of poisonous carbon monoxide leaks. In addition, the Nest Protect activity sensors improve the Auto-Away feature of your Nest thermostat.
New features for the U.K. include:
A thermostat and a programmer all in one - The Nest Thermostat replaces your programmer, giving you precise control of your heating from one place.
Heat Link - It turns your boiler on and off when you change the temperature on your Nest Thermostat.
The Stand for Nest Learning Thermostat - Accessory for those who don't have thermostat cables available in the wall, want to replace wireless thermostats, or just want to put in a better location, the Stand for the Nest Learning Thermostat is available to place Nest in a better location.
Nest Energy Services
Nest offers a variety of services to energy companies to better manage energy loads, keep customers comfortable, and help them save energy. In the U.K., Nest's first partner is npower, with more to come. npower is offering the Nest Learning Thermostat to millions of customers.
"We're committed to helping our customers manage their energy use and Nest offers a great solution," said Simon Stacey, managing director of energy services for npower. "The Nest Learning Thermostat is the excellent combination of design and technology and we think our customers will love the learning features of Nest, as well as being able to control their heating remotely."
Pricing, Availability, Installation and Compatibility
The Nest Learning Thermostat has a suggested retail price of £179 (VAT included), or £249 (VAT included) with a professional installation. The Stand for the Nest Thermostat is £29 (VAT included), sold separately. Both products are sold separately and available at more than 400 retail stores — as well as online — through Apple, Amazon, B&Q, John Lewis and www.nest.com/uk. Because the Nest Thermostat connects to the heating system using high-voltage cables, professional installation is highly recommended. Professional installation is available for purchase through Nest Pro installers found at www.nest.com/uk.
The Nest Learning Thermostat is compatible with almost all central heating systems, including:
• Combi and condensing boilers
• System and heat-only boilers
• Hydronic underfloor systems
• Air source and ground source heat pumps (heating only)
• Zoned systems (one Nest Thermostat per zone)
• Switched live systems
• Low-voltage (dry contact) systems
The Nest app is available for Android (from Google Play and Amazon Appstore) and iOS (from Apple's App Store) devices at no cost. A Web-based version is also available at nest.com/account.
About Nest
Nest reinvents unloved but important home products. The Nest Learning Thermostat™ programs itself to keep you comfortable and help you save energy, while the Nest Protect: Smoke + Carbon Monoxide™ alarm helps keep you safe. Nest products are sold in the U.S., U.K. and Canada, and are installed in more than 120 countries. Nest has partnered with energy providers to offer Nest Energy Services, helping them manage demand while helping customers save energy and maintain control of their comfort. For more information, visit www.nest.com.
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Marion County had several representatives out of 2,200 students at Wichita State University make the Dean's Honor Roll for the 2013 fall semester.
Students at the least must earn a 3.5 grade point average and be enrolled in 12 credit hours to make the list.
Kelsey E. Bartel, Clara M. Ens, Samantha J. Ens, Brandon R. McMillen, Carroll J. Perry, Benjamin J. Schaefer, and Jordan R. Woelk.
Colleen M. Tajchman.
Rebecca J. Morris.
Graduates recognized
Area students also finished various degrees after the past semester:
- Clara M. Ens, Bachelor of business administration, entrepreneurship, with high honors.
- Janet N. Klenda, BS in nursing, with honors.
- Brandon R. McMillen, Bachelor of Arts, education, mathematics 6-12, with high honors.
- Jandi L. Nikkel, Master of Arts, criminal justice.
- Denise G. Evans, Master of Arts, teaching.
- Colleen M. Tajchman, Bachelor of Arts, education, elementary education.


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John Daly's ProStroke Golf Hands-On Preview
We got some hands-on time with a near-final build of John Daly's ProStroke Golf, which adds a new pro-golfing namesake and motion-controlled gameplay to the PlayStation 3 version of the physics-based golfing sim. It'll be one of the very first games to fully implement PlayStation Move support, but is also heading to PC and Xbox 360 utilizing standard controls.
Based on what we played, PlayStation Move controls have been implemented quite well. One of the more interesting aspects of John Daly's ProStroke Golf's presentation is that after selecting a club and lining up a shot, you'll hit the ball from a first-person view. Not only does this make it easier to focus on delivering a proper swing, opening or closing your club face to achieve the perfect draw or fade feels natural, since it's based on the actual swing you deliver. If you're prone to slicing or hooking shots in real life, the foibles of your swing will also translate naturally into the game.
Challenge, Tournament, Exhibition and Practice modes will be included in the final package. The game is planned ship with a mix of twelve real-world and fantasy courses, with four more planned as DLC, post-release. While not 100% confirmed, new golfers and possibly tournaments may also be included in the DLC.
John Daly's ProStroke Golf is headed to PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 (with Move support) on October 5.


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An exclusive limestone and marble collection, Lucca is inspired by traditional stone working techniques, but decidedly modern in design sensibility. Crafted in Italy, Lucca combines a variety of smooth and textured finishes in field tiles, mosaic patterns and dimensional carved pieces. Lucca's exciting blends of texture and dimension will lend visual drama to any space.
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New course structure gives adult learners more flexibility, options
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Undergraduate adult learners of
the Hargrove School of Adult & Graduate Studies at Lincoln Christian
University will soon benefit from a structural change in course
offerings. Beginning in the fall, all undergraduate courses offered
in the Hargrove School will move from a six-week to an eight-week
format. The change to eight weeks allows for two consecutive
sessions each fall and spring semester along with summer and
intensive course options. The change will apply to all undergraduate
courses offered in the Hargrove School at the LCU campus, the Las
Vegas and Peoria extension sites, and online.
decision to restructure course offerings to the eight-week format
was made after surveying undergraduate students in the Hargrove
School last fall. The new format will allow greater depth in program
material and instruction without the frenzy some students might
experience with the accelerated six-week sessions.
The new structure also makes it possible for students to include
one-week intensive courses —
already an option for LCU Seminary and Undergraduate Studies
students —
as part of their degree completion plans. The general format for
intensive courses is one week of in-class instruction with
instructor consultation and preliminary assignments at the
designated location, followed by completion of post-week assignments
as given by the instructor.
Although intensive courses are not offered online, any
undergraduate adult learner may enroll and make arrangements to
participate on location during that week.
"For those whose 'ebb and flow' of life allow a week of intensive
study, our new format gives that option ... (They) will see why this
new approach is so appealing," Wood added.
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Under the eight-week format, students who prefer to take one
class per session may still do so and progress at a pace that fits
their lifestyle. Other students wanting to accelerate their degree
completion may also do so by taking two classes per session and earn
two extra course completions per year. Students may also add
intensive courses twice a year or summer courses for a year-round
academic schedule that could earn them eight or more courses per
"I am so glad to be serving with the faculty and staff of Adult &
Graduate Studies at this time," Wood said. "New ideas are welcome
here. As we move through the spring and summer months, we will be
doing all we can to make the transition is as smooth as possible for
current students."
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The father of Ariel Winter now has control over her estate (translation: her fat bank account) as part of a settlement struck Wednesday outside a Southern California courtroom.
The 15-year-old "Modern Family" star now lives with her sister Shanelle, who has been her guardian since October, when a judge stripped Ariel's mom, Chrystal Workman, of her custody rights. Ariel alleged her mother psychologically and physically abused her.
Ariel's sister will remain her guardian and Glenn Workman will manage her money, according to TMZ. The website pointed out that Glenn Workman earlier filed a declaration in the case calling Ariel "my retirement surprise child," and objecting to Shanelle being Ariel's guardian.
The new deal is temporary, but can become permanent in March.
TMZ reported that Chrystal Workman was outside the courtroom, saying loudly, "They're stripping everything from me."
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How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn't identify? Here's your chance to moonlight as an electrical inspector and second-guess someone else's work from the safety of your living room or office. Can you identify the Code violation(s) in this photo?
Hint: Now you see it — now you don't.
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October Winners
Our three winners this month were: Khondker Ahmed, electrical engineer III, New York City Transit, Broadway, N.Y.; Aaron Beatty, electrical engineer/project manager, Professional Consultants, Inc., Evansville, Ind.; and James E. Young, P.E., project manager, Washington Group International, Inc., Denver.
Here's a list of some of the Code sections they felt were in violation.
As per 590.4(F), "All lamps for general illumination shall be protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable luminaire or lampholder with a guard."
Two references can also be made on the damp or wet location front. As per 410.10(A), "Luminaires installed in wet or damp locations shall be installed such that water cannot enter or accumulate in wiring compartments, lampholders, or other electrical parts." As per 410.96, "Lampholders installed in wet or damp locations shall be of the weatherproof type."
If this installation was made for temporary reasons or done so in conjunction with a decorative lighting display then the time constraint requirements of 590.3 would also come into play.
Using the 2008 NEC, correctly identify the Code violation(s) in this month's photo — in 200 words or less — and you could win something to put in your toolbox. E-mail your response to [email protected], and we'll select three winners (excluding manufacturers and prior winners) at random from the correct submissions. Winners will receive a set of insulated hand tools from Ideal Industries, Inc. valued at more than $125.* The set includes 9.25-inch insulated side-cutting pliers, 10-inch insulated tongue-and-groove pliers, and a 0.25-inch × 6-inch insulated screwdriver.
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Branton Kunz
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Branton is an infinitely curious Wisconsin Badger who was drawn into the Envoys family after learning about its mission to make the world a classroom. Branton studied human geography at the University of Wisconsin. He is particularly excited to be returning to Costa Rica for the Hewitt School program as he served in the U.S. Peace Corps for two years. Branton has spent significant time in Central America, particularly in El Salvador where he has volunteered as an election observer and taught English. Branton loves learning about the world and believes that global citizenship is one of the most important goals we can be working toward; for that he is grateful and proud to be a part of Envoys. As a past participant in youth educational travel programs, Branton never forgets how travel shaped his perspective in life and he is eager to help others travel with meaning.
[Envoys] knows kids extremely well…they know how to be cool with them while still commanding authority and establishing ground rules…I was incredibly impressed with the protocols established and put in place by Envoys.Micah M., Traveling Faculty Friends Seminary Peru 2015
With its emphasis on empathy and general intelligence in planning, Envoys has quickly emerged as a premier global program provider. They are well worth the attention of any of our schools.Paul Miller Former Director of Global Initiatives,NAIS
Having traveled with other education travel companies, I feel like Envoys offered a much more individualized and rich educational experience for a very comparable price. I didn't feel like a "number" or just another client. I felt like the school and Envoys worked as a team.Kara, Global Citizenship Program Coordinator Hingham High School Japan, 2015
Envoys was at the top of their game from start to finish. What initially interested me was their focus on curriculum during pre-departure meetings and the program itself. Envoys cares deeply about the experience of the participants and faculty. [They] constantly ask for constructive criticism and make changes when necessary.Joe Vogel, Executive Director Global Education Benchmark Group
Envoys carefully constructed an educational trip for students that purposefully engaged them to think, reflect, act, and enjoy. The travel logistics were always well-planned, and I had peace of mind knowing that my teen-aged daughter was in safe, responsible, and caring handsAlice T, Parent Deerfield South Korea, 2015
I could not have been more satisfied with the performance of Envoys throughout the entire process of planning and executing this trip. All Envoys staff demonstrated the utmost professionalism and dedication, as well as knowledge and competence. I am so glad that [we] chose to partner with Envoys!Rick S, Traveling Faculty Hingham Japan 2015
The team at Envoys did their very best to ensure that the the "i's were dotted and the t's were crossed." The staff was also quick to respond to any and all questions that arose prior, during and after the trip. My husband and I greatly appreciated the time Envoys took to provide preparation tips as well the planned activity schedules to help make our child's South African trip a safe and memorable adventure"Regina J, Parent Dalton South Africa 2014
We had an amazing program. It was a biology teacher's dream and Felipe and his crew couldn't have been more thorough and professional to work with. Thanks for all of your efforts to organize an unforgettable experience for us all.Gerry, Traveling Faculty LCC Colombia, 2016
As a parent I felt the experience was well orchestrated and managed by Envoys. As a participant my daughter loved the whole experience; it is something she will treasure for the rest of her lifeLinda T, Parent Hingham Japan 2015
Many student groups participate in 'voluntourism'. this trip did not attempt that, but rather funneled the collective energy of each member into meaningful, mutually beneficial cultural interactions…Thank you so much for this unforgettable and transformational experience.Altana, Student Friends Seminary, South Africa 2016
I don't think it is possible to pull a trip like the Amazon and the many activities that you directed without the sense of purpose you have, without your drive for experiential learning for teenagers. All our experiences with the envoys team were amazing!Angela, Traveling Faculty RoundSquare Colombia 2015
It was not only the good times with our friends or the relationships we built but how we were after we came back, returning to this agitated society with a new view of ourselves and not just our impact on the world, but the world's impact on us.Gabriela, Student Deerfield Colombia, 2014
The individuals we worked with, without exception, were all professional, courteous, patient, and greatly attentive to detail. As stated above, Envoys is flexible and works hard to make sure that if you have custom aspects to a trip that you want to add, they will work hard to make it happen for you.Adam H, Faculty Belmont Hill Japan 2016
I can honestly say that this was the best 10 days of my entire life. I feel as though I have grown as a person, and that I have made lifelong connections. This experience changed my life, so thank you very much to the entire Envoys staff!
Eliza C, Student Hingham Japan 2015
Every single person working for Envoys is excellent and committed to the kids and their experience, not just during the trip, but before and after. We would recommend Envoys to anyone looking for a high quality and enriching summer experience.Amy G, Parent Envoys Malawi 2014 & 2015
The Envoys staff has been amazing. I have bonded with each of them in different ways and they made the trip to Colombia nicer that I expected. Envoys helped me open myself up to interacting with the locals wherever we traveled!Illeana G, Student Deerfield Colombia 2014
My goals were to learn about post-conflict Colombia and step out of my comfort zone. These were fulfilled each and every day through activities, reflections, and first-hand experience.Julia D, Student GEBG Colombia 2016
I was incredibly impressed by the care taken by Envoys. Before we even hit the ground, there was an emphasis on comprehending impact on our destination's environment that I appreciated..Throughout the trip, our Envoys leaders made sure that we continued to be conscious of impact. That awareness of cause and effect is something that often gets lost when traveling, and Envoys did not allow it to. During this trip, there was never a moment I did not feel safe and cared for nor a moment where I did not feel I was learning something!Keylee S, Student Dalton South Africa 2014
It wasn't just a touring trip; it was designed to create meaningful educational experiences through visiting important sites but also through human interaction and collaboration. The staff were exceedingly caring and friendly and made strong connections with out students. Their office staff communication with parents of travelers was also very sensitive, timely, and helpful.Kara, Global Citizenship Program Coordinator Hingham High School Japan, 2015
The Envoys staff were very open about sharing their first-hand experiences, which was a game-changed in terms of learning about post-apartheid South Africa. Also, having everything planned to the T made me feel very safe. I knew that I was in good hands.Gio H, Student Friends Seminary South Africa 2016
The Envoys Staff were exceptionally committed to us and to the goals of our trip. They were thoughtful, kind, caring, friendly, with great sense of humor, yet serious in their connection to the ethos of professional development that was our trip's purpose. I was struck over and over again by how they literally RAN to be in the right place to respond to any given situation.Constance, Traveling Faculty Friends Seminary Colombia 2016


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Foster Friess swings to Romney
Foster Friess, the retired investor who spent nearly $1.7 million boosting Rick Santorum's presidential run, is ready to help Mitt Romney.
"I'm obviously going to be of help in whatever way I can," Friess told POLITICO Tuesday afternoon, hours after Santorum suspended his campaign for the GOP presidential nomination, cementing Romney's status as the party's presumptive nominee.
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Friess, who was in Washington to accept an award from the Horatio Alger Association, said he had yet to discuss his planned shift in allegiance with Romney's campaign campaign or the Washington-based super PAC supporting it.
( See also: 10 best quotes from Rick Santorum)
"I've got some plans as to how I might be able to be of help," said Friess. "The bottom line is, I'm going to be very supportive and I'll probably have plans to share with you a little later on."
Friess had mostly refrained from echoing Santorum's sharp attacks on Romney, and in fact, had donated $1,000 to Romney's campaign last May. He subsequently emerged as the biggest patron of Santorum's campaign, as well as a prominent traveling surrogate. He also became one of the faces of a new breed of big-money politics in which a single donor can essentially float a presidential campaign with unlimited contributions outside groups including super PACs.
The $1.7 million that Friess donated to super PACs supporting Santorum played a pivotal role in boosting the former Pennsylvania senator's cash-strapped campaign to a surprising Iowa caucus win, as well as a subsequent sweep of the primaries in Colorado, Missouri and Minnesota.
Friess suggested he might support the Karl Rove-linked Crossroads groups, which are planning to spend as much as $300 million attacking President Barack Obama and boosting Romney.


text: Many folks are not aware that the rain that runs to our storm sewers does not go to the municipal plant for treatment. It used to, but as growing communities increased pressure on treatment plants, cities nationwide disconnected storm sewers and routed them directly to the nearest lake or stream. In Minnesota, pride in our natural resources is strong, and residents are willing and eager to do their part to protect water quality.


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Infrared is a line-of-sight wireless technology that uses a beam of invisible light to transmit information. This means that the infrared ports of both devices must be somewhat aimed at each other for a connection to succeed.
Infrared is the same technology used in most remote controls for home A/V gear such as TVs. Some smartphones are capable of controlling home A/V gear via infrared. Software that mimics a universal remote control is required, which may be included, or may need to be purchased from a third party and downloaded to the phone.
In early smartphones, from 2001 to 2007, infrared was also used for two-way exchange of data between phones, or between phones and computers. The main standard for this was IrDA.
See: IrDA
This functionality was then replaced by Bluetooth, which uses radio waves instead of light. Bluetooth is faster, more reliable, and more versatile than IrDA.
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About Skyhawk Athletics
The mythical Skyhawk bird is a strong, fast, driven creature that is fierce yet cooperative with others. This can be said of our athletes as well. We take pride in our athletics as we offer 10 sports (five men's and five women's) at the highest level of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) competition.
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Release Date: 2014-06-24
Notepad++ Installer: Take this one if you have no idea which one you should take.
- Notepad++ zip package: Don't want to use installer? Check this one (zip format).
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- SHA-1 digests for binary packages: Check it if you're paranoid.
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You can find sha1 digests for binaries package on Sourceforge as well.
Notepad++ v6.6.7 new feature and bug fix:
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Emma Roberts & Chord Overstreet's Hot Makeout Session! New Couple!
Emma and Chord 'couldn't keep their hands off each other,' says a source!
Scream 4 actress Emma Roberts and Glee star Chord Overstreet are a hot new item! The two were caught in the midst of a steamy makeout session at the A|X Armani Exchange and 944 magazine carnival in Indio, Calif. on April 16.
"They were making out," an on-looker tells Us magazine. "They couldn't keep their hands off each other!"
Emma, 20, and Chord, 22, may have even continued their flirtations by making their own after-party at a hotel! "They were talking about heading to a hotel pool," says a source.
They even hung out together the next day at Coachella! "She was leaning into him," a witness says, "but he seemed way more interested in his food."
Emma has been romantically connected to Alex Pettyfer, 21. Chord has also been rumored to have had flings with Taylor Swift, 21, and his Glee costar Naya Rivera, 24.
BFFs — do you think Emma and Chord make a cute couple? Tell us what you think!
– Lindsey DiMattina
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In between robot battles at Seattle Bot Battle IV, I got a chance to interview Scott Ferguson about his computer controlled CNC etchasketch. He can make his computer control the etchasketch. Scott usually makes robots that kill other robots, but took up the kinetic art challenge for the event.
One of the things that impressed me is that Scott positioned the
servos stepper motors so that he can use a big or a pocket etchasketch by just switching the pullies and changing the settings on his computer. He also wrote the program that controlls the Etcha Sketch. Click here to get the video (MP4) delivered automatically with iTunes. This video will play on PC/Mac/Linux/PSPs and iPod video devices – Link.
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Berlitz City Guides on board
Medion today widened its route-planning hardware line-up with three widescreen sat nav units ready for the bamboozled, unwilling-to-ask-for-dircections motorist in your life. The three models all incorporate Berlitz city guides to provide useful travel information typically missing from maps and places-of-interest lists.
The GoPal PNA 460, 465 and 470 also sport a new, curvy, 13 x 9 x 2cm design that's rather slicker than the more boxy look the company unveiled at its last GPS launch, in July. All three of the new models ship with a car kit and use SiRF's SiRFstar III GPS chip.
The 460 has a 4.3in display in ships with UK and Ireland maps from Navteq on a bundled 256MB memory card. The 465 adds the ability to pick up and use TrafficMaster information broadcast on the RDS FM radio data channel. It also incorporates Europe-wide maps in a 1GB memory card. The 470 brings Bluetooth to the product line and a broader POI database.
The three units are priced at £199, £259 and £299, respectively. There's an £80 European map update available for the 460. The GoPal PNA 4xx line will be available shortly from Medion UK's website. ®


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Those living in cities know that commutingor even just running to the storeduring rush hour can be an absolute nightmare during rush hour. Even during off-peak traffic times, traffic jams can unexpectedly pop up, leaving you sitting behind the driver's wheel cursing traffic instead of where you need to be.
Google is adding another weapon to the driver's arsenal with the launch of a new Google Maps for Mobile feature that provides real-time traffic information. Users can find a destination using Google Maps on their cell phones and then select the new "show traffic" option. The map is then highlighted depending on traffic conditions: red for traffic jams, yellow or orange for some congestion, and green for little or no traffic.
I live in Chicago, which is covered by the new service, but I lack a compatible phone to give the service a test spin. I am always wary of being caught in one of Chicago's innumerable traffic backups, so if I'm venturing out onto the highways, I'll check conditions first either online or via one of the two low-power AM radio stations that transmit continuous, real-time traffic data.
As of now, Google Maps for Mobile has comprehensive traffic data for over 30 US metropolitan areas and partial data for others.


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Cutting is usually my last resort. In this case, it was shortening a rod to attach the leg to the middle.I love your stuff but *ouch* cutting lego pieces
right there.
I also used this technique while making the legs.
That's a small sliver of paper. Basically, this stiffens the technic joint by allowing less room between the pin and the hole.
Look at the results! I don't consider this lego heresy because I'm not altering a part, I'm just shoving paper into it.
I respect your different opinion, but sometimes I just have cut stuff because I don't want to redesign the cool thing I just made.


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Before the legislative session began, with Gov. Rick Scott's approval ratings refusing to budge from their relatively low position and his time to change his standing with the public fleeting, the governor took something of a gambit.
He would focus his energies on pushing two easy-to-define priorities through the Legislature: A pay raise for teachers and a sales-tax exemption for manufacturing equipment. If it worked, it would allow Scott to pocket two wins with a little more than a year to go before he asks voters for a second turn.
But there was a risk.
"I think any time a governor puts himself out on a line and says, 'I have two things I want to accomplish,' it's pretty important that he accomplish those things to show people that he can lead," said Sen. John Thrasher, R-St. Augustine.
In the end, Scott largely got what he wanted. The teacher pay raises will be structured a little differently from the $2,500, across-the-board boost that the governor envisioned. And the sales-tax exemption will begin in 2014 and sunset in three years, meaning that accomplishment could be wiped away if Scott is defeated next year.
But the takeaway for most Republicans, at least publicly, is simple: Scott got what he asked for.
"I think the governor gets two wins," said Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Niceville. "I think it gives him a lift going into the summer and into the election cycle. And I'm for Rick Scott for governor, so I'm glad he got the wins."
At the same time, Republican leaders said, the politics weren't necessarily what drove them to back Scott.
"His priorities were good priorities," said House Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel.
"He wanted more money for education, which we gave him and, frankly, I think we would have done anyway, because we believe in investing in our education system," Weatherford said. "But then his other priority was a tax cut. And we as conservative Republicans believe in cutting taxes."
Though it might have seemed like it to anyone listening to his talks with reporters, Scott did not focus exclusively on his two priorities. There was other legislation that he was involved in, including the approval of an Everglades restoration plan that Scott helped negotiate, and bills moving through the process proved to be valuable leverage to help encourage lawmakers to accept the governor's plans.
And one of Scott's most dramatic turnabouts, endorsing Medicaid expansion after having waged a three-year-long political and legal battle against the federal health-care law known as Obamacare, was for naught. The Senate produced an alternative proposal to draw down federal funds, but the House refused to consider it in favor of a state-funded plan.
Democrats have seized on that and the differences between Scott and the Legislature on teacher pay to push back against the idea that Scott had a successful session.
"The nation's most unpopular governor attempted to use the 2013 legislative session as an Extreme Makeover: Political Edition. ... Rick Scott knows he's in trouble, and voters see through his electioneering about-face," said Max Steele, a spokesman for the Florida Democratic Party.
And even if Scott can make the case that he prevailed in the session, it's not clear whether that will be reflected in the polls. A Quinnipiac University poll conducted in mid-March, at the height of Scott's efforts to get voters to take another look at him, showed his approval rating mired at 36 percent, with 49 percent of those surveyed disapproving.
The poll showed Scott losing by double digits in hypothetical match-ups against former Gov. Charlie Crist, a Republican-turned-independent-turned-Democrat, and former Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink, Scott's opponent in the 2010 election.
And this is not the first time Scott has gotten much of what he wanted from the House and Senate.
"He's had successful sessions in the past and not seen a real jump in his numbers," said Steve Schale, a Democratic political consultant.
Democrats instead say Scott should push harder on Medicaid expansion, by vetoing the budget or by calling a special session to force lawmakers to reconsider. Scott didn't sound overly enthusiastic about the idea in the immediate aftermath of the session.
"Right now, the Legislature's said 'no,'" he told reporters Friday night.
But House Minority Leader Perry Thurston, D-Fort Lauderdale, said whether the governor's session could be called a success depends on it.
"If he makes a move to really show that he's in support of Floridians getting health care, and that it's not just lip service, then he'll have a good session," Thurston said.
He acknowledged the skepticism among at least some observers that Scott would take either step in an effort to cause a confrontation.
"That's what leadership does," Thurston said. "And it's time for him to lead."


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Recycling Paint in California
A new law requires paint manufacturers to put a system in place to make recycling leftover paint easier for residential and commercial customers.
Last week California became the second state (after Oregon) to launch a mandatory state-wide paint recycling program, reports the U-T San Diego. The program will make paint recycling more convenient for the public by opening up drop-off sites at retail locations across the state. The industry-created non-profit organization called PaintCare, will administer the program, which will be paid for through a recovery fee that is based on container size and is applied to the purchase price of paint. The program will be especially useful to local governments that already recycle paint through hazardous waste programs because it will pay for their recycling process. PaintCare will use the funds provided by the 35 cent to $1.60 fee to cover the costs of transportation and processing of the leftover paint. Rhode Island and Connecticut have also passed legislation to create similar programs, but are still in the planning stages. Approximately 10 to 15 percent of the 700 million gallons of paint sold each year in the U.S. can be recycled.


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Connecting with others researching your surname or your geographical area can help you make discoveries that Internet search engines and databases cannot.
Last time we discussed the Rootsweb.com mailing or discussion lists which send messages to your email box and are posted online in an archive. Another service to consider is Genforum, a large collection of free online forums or discussion sites. This service collects the posts online and you need to visit the forums to browse or search the postings.
Genforum, hosted by Genealogy.com, has several unique features. The most noteworthy is that you can set up a My GenForum account free — and then add the forums you are interested in to your personalized site. The forums you choose are all listed at the left side, making it easy to find and review them again.
The categories for GenForums include surnames, U.S. states and counties within states, countries, and an array of special topics from immigration to genealogy software. You can search previous posts and add your own.
Does it work? Yes.
One of the most exciting finds early in my own family research was finding a January 23, 2001, query from Paul Church seeking information about Benjamin Church who came to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, about 1840 from New Paltz, New York. Information previously obtained from my uncle told me that this Benjamin Church was my ggg-grandfather. Consequently, I immediately posted a reply. Paul and I shared information and as a result I was able to find more about Benjamin's family — Caleb and Hannah Baker Church — in Ulster County, New York.
Since then, I have created a Web page about Benjamin Church and his place in Milwaukee history. He arrived in the new town on November 15, 1835, some 13 years before Wisconsin became a state. He settled on the west side of the Milwaukee River in the village then called Kilbourntown.
He was as a pioneer carpenter and builder who erected a Greek Revival house for his family that today is a Milwaukee area museum. The page includes many links to Web pages about the house — called the Benjamin Church House or Kilbourntown House — which is today on the National Register of Historic Places.
I also wrote the Wikipedia entry about the Benjamin Church House, based on various published sources.
Thus, the Church Family Genealogy Forum helped me connect to my cousin Paul Church, discover details about Benjamin Church's life in New York and Wisconsin, and share the results with family and online. Give GenForum a try.
This is one in a series of genealogy and family history research ideas to help you find your family and ancestors for modest or no cost.


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Another wet weekend in Seattle. Is it spring yet? Is it spring yet? Days like this scream "COMFORT", and this recipe is one of my go-tos for days like this. I found this in Rob Feenie's book, Feenies and made it for a snowy New Year's weekend away with friends. It was a big hit.
No big changes to this one. Know that when these come from the oven they will be lava-hot inside, so you'll need to allow for some resting time. Serve with a mountainous pile of bacon (as we obviously did. This is what you do when it's cold: You eat pork!)
Souffled Apple Pancakes with Cinnamon Maple Syrup
From Feenie's, by Rob Feenie
Maple Syrup
1 quart Maple Syrup
3 sticks cinnamon
6 whole star anise
1/3 cup butter
2/3 cup brown sugar
7 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, ¾ inch dice
10 large eggs
5 Tbsp sugar
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups milk
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
¾ tsp salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
Icing sugar, for garnish
Maple Syrup: Place all the ingredients in a saucepan on high heat and bring just to a boil. Remove from the stove and allow to cool. Store syrup, with the spices in it, in a large jar in the refrigerator. Will keep for 4 months.
Apples: Melt butter in large frying pan on medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Cook for 3 minutes until bubbly. Add apples and cook for about 8 minutes, or until softened. Remove from the heat.
Pancakes: Mix together eggs and sugar in a large bowl. Add flour, milk, vanilla, salt and cinnamon, then whisk well. In small batches, process in a blender until frothy. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
To assemble: Preheat the oven to 425 Farenheit. Divide apples into four 8-inch (or six 6-inch) ungreased casserole dishes. Ladle the pancake batter into the casseroles (1 ½ cups for each 8-inch dish or 1-cup for each 6-inch dish). Bake in the oven for 7 minutes. Rotate the dishes 180 degrees, then bake for another 7 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
To serve: Place each casserole on a plate. Garnish each serving with a dusting of icing (powdered) sugar. Serve with a jug of cinnamon maple syrup on the side.


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The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a fine road-tripping machine. How do I know this? Early Sunday morning, I returned home to the Ann Arbor area after driving through the night all the way from Saint Paul, Minnesota, where I saw the Michigan Wolverines fail to clinch their tenth NCAA men's ice hockey Division I championship, falling to the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs in an overtime thriller by a score of 3 to 2. Like all Michigan hockey fans (and particularly the meager handful who made the eleven-hour trip to the Twin Cities), I was disappointed by the loss. I'm certain, though, that it didn't bother me as much as it did some folks. You see, I've attended thirteen Frozen Fours since 1993 — regardless of whether Michigan has earned its way to the annual championship weekend — because I am a fan of college hockey as much as I'm a U of M fan.
For each of the past seven years, I've driven an Automobile Magazine Four Seasons vehicle to the Frozen Four (after years in my dad's 1987 Plymouth Grand Voyager or his '95 Dodge Grand Caravan ES). Automobile's 2011 Grand Cherokee was the latest long-distance shuttle, and my two traveling companions and I found it to be extremely well-suited to the 630-mile one-way journeys, each of which we began at midnight — as has been our typical approach throughout the years — so as to maximize our speed through gridlock-prone Chicagoland and minimize our cash spent on lodging. Here's a list of where I've been, what I drove there, the approximate length of the trip, that year's NCAA hockey champion, a top future NHL star who helped his team win the title, and some brief vehicular highlights.
April 2005
Chrysler 300C; 400 miles round trip
Columbus, Ohio
NCAA hockey champions: Denver University
Future NHL star: Paul Stastny
This actually ended up being among the longer trips, because my dad and I decided to do the relatively short Detroit-to-Columbus round-trip commute twice — once for the pair of semifinal games on the Thursday and again for the finals that Saturday — saving on hotel costs and valuable vacation days from my new job at Automobile Magazine. We loved the Chrysler's Hemi-licious throttle response, comfortable seats, excellent value, and head-turning design. We didn't love the car's poor visibility and excessive exterior chrome or the fact that just one of college hockey's several leagues, the WCHA, was represented.
April 2006
Subaru B9 Tribeca; 625 miles round trip
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
NCAA hockey champions: University of Wisconsin
Future NHL star: Tom Gilbert
The Tribeca's powertrain seemed especially overburdened when four guys and their luggage were added to the vehicle's 4225-lb curb weight. Too-low armrests, disobedient climate control, and poor fuel range also darkened our opinion of the Subaru. But at least some excellent headlights helped brighten things, as did expansive second-row legroom and lots of luggage space. The Subaru redeemed itself somewhat by transporting us to Colin Comer's enchanting classic-car showroom and a tour of the Miller Brewing Company. Spending time with a friend who'd just returned from a tour in Afghanistan and seeing the hometown favorite take the hockey title was entertaining, too.
April 2007
Lexus LS460L; 1025 miles round trip
Saint Louis, Missouri
NCAA hockey champions: Michigan State University
Future NHL star: Justin Abdelkader
The most comfortable car for both driving and back-seat sleeping was easily the Lexus flagship that three friends and I drove to Saint Louis in 2007. A 6-foot-4, 265-pound companion was comfortable in every seating position, and all passengers were impressed with the LS's on-ramp eating torque, 500-mile fuel range, and quartet of heated and cooled seats. The smallish trunk and difficult-to-modulate brakes weren't so popular, however. A tour of the Budweiser facilities occupied us when we weren't cheering for Michigan's in-state archrival to win the hockey tournament. Unfortunately, our return-trip home was delayed for almost three hours while we sat parked on I-465 in Indianapolis due to the aftermath of a terrible, fatal head-on collision.
April 2008
Chrysler Town & Country; 2425 miles round trip
Denver, Colorado
NCAA hockey champions: Boston College
Future NHL star: Nathan Gerbe
It took three drivers twenty hours (with some weather-related slowdowns) to reach distant Denver. Overall, the T&C was an excellent road-tripper: comfortable, spacious, relatively unfatiguing, and tolerably quick. And like a minivan should be, it was also more maneuverable and easier to load than a traditional SUV and many crossovers. However, excessive road noise, along with a center console/cupholder compartment that vibrated like a coin-op bed in a cheap motel meant that we had to crank the Sirius satellite radio in order to keep our sanity. Visits to the Coors brewery and Bandimere Speedway didn't hurt, either. The T&C's extra space allowed us to haul back a bunch of stuff (including books, kitchen sundries, and hockey equipment) belonging to our Denver-area host, who would soon be moving back east. Unfortunately the Wolverines, in their first Frozen Four appearance since 2003, couldn't get past Notre Dame in the semifinals.
April 2009
Dodge Ram 1500; 1050 miles round trip
Washington, D.C.
NCAA hockey champions: Boston University
Future NHL star: Colin Wilson
The Ram had been in Automobile's fleet for less than two weeks when our quartet shoved our suitcases into rain-fighting garbage bags and tossed them into the pickup's bed. The owner of a 2000 Saab 9-3 turbo, addicted to the Ram's roaring Hemi sound at turnpike tollbooths, held the truck's steering wheel for nearly 400 miles before finally relinquishing the reins. The Dodge's optional 32-gallon fuel tank and sedanlike ride helped his traveling companions get plenty of rest despite the upright rear seats. On the ice, Michigan's CCHA league rival, Miami (Ohio) University, lost the title game in overtime after blowing a two-goal lead in the final minute of regulation.
April 2010
Subaru Outback 3.6R; 60 miles round trip
Detroit, Michigan
NCAA hockey champions: Boston College
Future NHL star: Cam Atkinson
Five people packed the Outback for the short drive to downtown Detroit, and none of them complained, although I could detect increased highway squishiness due to the extra weight. The Outback's powerful 3.6-liter flat-six made it easy to keep up with Motor City traffic, and its raised ride height made for no-stress crossings over giant Detroit potholes and through a steep parking structure. Too bad such a steep angle wasn't present in the temporary bleachers placed on the Lions' playing surface at Ford Field; our assigned seats were so atrocious that we sat in them for just one of the nine periods of hockey.
April 2011
Jeep Grand Cherokee; 1250 miles round trip
Saint Paul, Minnesota
NCAA hockey champions: University of Minnesota-Duluth
Future NHL star: Justin Faulk
Just because time has marched on doesn't necessarily mean that navigation technology has, at least in the cars I've driven to the various Frozen Fours. The Jeep's Garmin-based nav system is the worst so far: slow to update, lacks labels for city names, and uses a cartoonish car icon that's dozens of miles long when you zoom out. Nonetheless, we found the exceptionally welcoming Twin Cities with no problems. The Jeep was very comfortable in the front seats, even though it rode a bit bouncily in the back. We loved the classy-looking cabin but noticed a few places where the pieces could have been installed more carefully. The Grand Cherokee's rugged four-wheel-drive system allowed us to play around on a variety of water-covered Minnesota and Wisconsin roads. All three hockey games were hotly contested, too, which was a lot different from the three blowouts that we witnessed in Detroit in 2010.
April 2012
For what it's worth, my friends and I will probably skip next year's Frozen Four in faraway Tampa, Florida, despite my access to Automobile's fleet of Four Seasons test cars. Judging from the boos that resounded through the Xcel Energy Center when fans were reminded of the 2012 venue last Saturday, I'm clearly not the only dedicated college hockey fan who won't be trekking to the Sunshine State to watch ice hockey. But I can't wait to see what's in the Four Seasons fleet for the 2013 tournament in Pittsburgh and the 2014 Frozen Four in Philadelphia …


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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Locked-out NHL players hit the ice Saturday night to raise money for Sandy victims.
New York Rangers star Henrik Lundqvist made 57 saves in the Operation Hat Trick charity game at Boardwalk Hall to help Team New York beat Team New Jersey 10-6.
"(You'd) think he'd have a little rust on him (after not) playing for five or six months," said Philadelphia Flyers left wing Scott Hartnell, who captained Team New Jersey.
Pittsburgh Penguins left wing James Neal scored four goals for Team New York.
Hartnell and Rangers center Brad Richards organized the game. Tickets ranged from $20 to $100, and the players' equipment will be autographed and auctioned off. The proceeds are earmarked for the American Red Cross, Empire State Relief Fund and the New Jersey Hurricane Relief Fund. The NHLPA also donated $20,000 to the charities.
"A lot of people were affected by Sandy. It's great to do stuff like this," Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi said. "A lot of people here lost their homes are fans. We had some people who lost everything."
The sellout crowd of 10,792 hockey-starved fans chanted "We want hockey! We want hockey!" and also called for NHL commissioner Gary Bettman's firing.
"We hear that," Girardi said. "(The New York), New Jersey and Philadelphia fans are very passionate. It's hilarious, but we don't feel that way."
A group of 25 players met with NHLPA executive director Don Fehr earlier in the day for an update on the negotiations.
"When you make a move toward them, if you're (going to) have an agreement, somebody has to say yes and now I can do this. Instead, they said more or less, 'Yes and what else can you do for me?' " Fehr said. "Everybody understands that negotiation is a process. So far, we seem to be doing all the negotiating."


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We Try UV Sriracha Vodka
C'mon, you had to know this was coming. In fact, we're kind of surprised it took this long. Sriracha has become so ubiquitous that it's showing up at Subway, and we've run a taste test to find our favorite version; now, you can add Sriracha flavored booze into your favorite cocktail. You may begin rejoicing.
Despite the red glass bottle that might suggest otherwise, UV Sriracha pours clear. It's not a Bloody Mary mix. (Though you can find that, too.) It smells like fresh peppers, both spicy and sweet, and that sweetness comes through in the flavor too, much more than we would've expected.
At first, this flavored vodka is pretty sugary, with the heat following after and hitting the back of the tongue. We'd say it ranks lower on the Scoville scale than the actual sauce, but there's still a bit of a burn. Still, we've gotta share some bad news. It's a stretch to say that UV Sriracha Vodka tastes like sriracha. It doesn't have that big, bold, vinegary and garlicky umami flavor. If you're expecting rooster sauce delivered in vodka form, you may be disappointed.
That's not to say this stuff doesn't have its value. It's a natural for mixing into a Bloody Mary—add one part UV to three parts Bloody mix. But it doesn't stop there: the company also suggests using it to spice up a fruity margarita or even a martini. We can't say it'll make a regular appearance in our home cocktails, but at $12 for 750mL, you won't likely regret it if you buy some for a joke.
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Cassini Mission Status Report
PASADENA, Calif. -- The Cassini plasma spectrometer instrument (CAPS) aboard NASA's Cassini spacecraft at Saturn has resumed operations. Mission managers received confirmation on Friday, March 16, that it was turned on. They plan to monitor the instrument for any unusual behavior.
Last June, short circuits in the instrument led to unexpected voltage shifts on the spacecraft. As a precaution, mission managers turned off the CAPS instrument while engineers investigated the issue. The investigation led to the conclusion that tin plating on electronics components had grown "whiskers." The whiskers were very small, less than the diameter of a human hair, but they were big enough to contact another conducting surface and carry electrical current. Researchers are still trying to understand why whiskers grow on tin and other metals, but they know now that whiskers can grow in space and on Earth. It is believed that these or additional tin whiskers that may grow on Cassini cannot carry enough current to cause problems, but will burn out on their own like a lightweight fuse.
Cassini launched in 1997 and has been exploring the Saturn system since 2004. The project completed its original prime mission in 2008 and has been extended twice. Cassini is now in its solstice mission, which will enable scientists to observe seasonal change in the Saturn system through the northern summer solstice.
The Cassini-Huygens mission is a cooperative project of NASA, the European Space Agency and the Italian Space Agency. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, manages the mission for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Washington.
More Cassini information is available at http://www.nasa.gov/cassini and http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov .


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this is really great started of the year Jaejoong-ah………. 😀 😀
130101 JYJ Jaejoong's "Jackal is Coming", 3rd Most Downloaded Digital Movie on New Year's Day
http://www.songsari.com list of daily Top 10 Downloaded Movies on New Year's Day was released. Jaejoong's "Jackal is Coming" ranked third.
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130102 Kim Jaejoong OST for Dr. Jin in Melon Chart Jump List
This is the Melon chart jump list. Chart jump list is based on how fast you climbed on the charts but not necessarily be the no 1 song at the moment (realtime chart). It's determined by 40% streaming and 60% download.
Kim Jaejoong's OST for Dr. Jin Drama jumped 563 places to be number 1 around 12 midnight on Jan 2. It's good news alright, seeing the OST was released last July 13, 2012. It is still the highest no of jumps for the day (as of 8 am KST)
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Tonight singer-songwriter Cliff Hillis celebrates the release of his latest album, Dream Good, with an official Philly record release show upstairs at World Cafe Live. The album is Hillis' first release in three years and the show includes a performance by the Philly indie rock band Modern Inventors (who recently recorded with WXPN's Helen Leicht on Leicht Lunch). The all-ages show starts at 9PM. Tickets are $10 and available for purchase here. Listen to Cliff Hillis' new album in the player below.
French electronic band M83 are bringing their ambient vibes to the Electric Factory before they head to Lollapalooza and then continue their extensive three month-long U.S. tour. The all-ages show starts at 8PM and features support from Big Black Delta. Tickets are $40.40 and can be purchased here. Watch the official music video for the band's infectious single "Midnight City" from their latest album, Hurry Up, We're Dreaming in the player below.
Toronto band Zeus are headlining a show at the North Star Bar tonight along with Juston Stens & The Get Real Gang (featuring Juston Stens formerly of Dr. Dog) and Megan Reilly. The 21+ show starts at 8PM and tickets are available here for $10.
Finally, Philadelphia natives/married couple/musical duo Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon (AKA Kindred the Family Soul) are bringing their soulful sound to World Cafe at the Queen in Wilmington tonight at 8PM. Reserved seats for are sold out, but general admission tickets are still available for $29 here.
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Penners join Angus association
Callie and Cody Penner of Hillsboro are new members of the American Angus Association headquartered in St. Joseph, Mo.
The American Angus Association is the largest beef breed association in the world with nearly 30,000 active adult and junior members.
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Not too many people plan to make a career out of cleaning up others' junk and then giving away the profits, but then not too many people are as good-hearted as Willis Goerzen of rural Goessel.
Goerzen, a licensed heating and air-conditioning mechanic, and part-time van-driver for Bethesda Home, collects and takes apart air conditioners, dehumidifiers, or anything not in working order that might have aluminum, copper, or other metals of value inside.
"I worked with these things for years and years," Goerzen said. "If anyone knows this kind of stuff inside and out, I do. I've actually been trying to retire from the business of installation for 14 years, but people just won't let me."
When he is not helping someone with an HVAC project, Goerzen, 82, is probably out in his backyard shed along K-15 highway south of Goessel; taking apart the very equipment he spent years installing.
"I take it all apart and clean it up," Goerzen said. "I take out the copper, wire, compressor, and coils. I cut off metal ends, burn insulation of electrical wire, and cut apart anything that has aluminum in it. It takes a lot of time."
Goerzen said if he kept track of his time, it would not make sense for him to do what he is doing.
"I'm retired so I don't count my time," he said. "It's just something I enjoy doing and people seem to appreciate the service of getting their junk cleaned up."
Goerzen said it took him about four or five months to put together a load of scrap to haul to town for sale.
"The last load I took in weighed about 1,400 pounds," he said. "It contained parts from about 15 air conditioners, six or seven dehumidifiers, two or three big barrels of aluminum, and maybe 24 to 26 batteries."
For his efforts, Goerzen said he got about $1,200 for the load, all of which he donated to Mennonite Central Committee for their meat canning project.
"I donate all my time, labor, gas, everything," he said. "I don't keep a penny for myself. I do this so I can help others."
Goerzen said he chose to give his profits to MCC because a young man from his church, Tabor Mennonite Church, was on the current meat-canning crew.
Much of his scrap comes from members of his church, as well.
"I advertised in the church bulletin and newsletter, and people call me up to see if I want what they are done with," he said. "Batteries, motors, screen doors, you name it, I can pretty much find something valuable in it to recycle for scrap."
Goerzen said he delivers his cleaned-up scrap loads to a business near First Street in Newton.
"I used to go all the way to Wichita, but they matched my price," he said. "I take a load in fall and spring. I might work on this four to six hours a day or I might go a whole week and not work on it. It is just something I do as I can."
Goerzen said he used a tractor with a lift and a platform to move heavier pieces of scrap, but mostly just cut things apart by hand.
"I'm just helping people clean up what they don't want anymore and donating the profits to charity," he said.


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Below is a listing of William & Mary's endowed scholarships.
Ramon L. and Shirley M. Alces Memorial Scholarship: Established by Professor Peter A. Alces in memory of his parents, Ramon and Shirley Alces.
Alvin P. Anderson Scholarship: Established in memory of Alvin Anderson by family, friends, and colleagues.
C. Harper Anderson Scholarship: Established to honor C. Harper Anderson by members of his law firm.
Sally James Andrews & William C. Andrews, III Fellowship: Established by Sally James Andrews, '73 and the Honorable William Chapman Andrews III, '73.
Dr. Thomas C. Atkeson Memorial Scholarship: Established by alumni, friends and family members.
J. Heywood Bell Memorial Scholarship: Established by Jane West Bell in honor of her husband, J. Heywood Bell '27.
Senator Leroy S. Bendheim Scholarship: Established through the estate of Senator Leroy S. Bendheim.
Robert F. Boyd and James M. Boyd Fellowship: Established by Robert F. Boyd '52 and James M. Boyd '87.
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Douglas E. and Escha Brown Scholarship: Established by Douglas E. Brown '74 and his wife, Escha J. Brown.
Burandt Family Law Scholarship: Established in memory of their grandparents and their mother, Janet Burandt Goebel, by Brian Goebel '96 and his family.
Gordon E. Campbell Scholarship: Established in memory of Gordon E. Campbell '29 by his wife.
Guadalupe Campos Scholarship: Esablished in honor of Guadalupe Campos by Alvaro Garcia-Tunon '79.
J. D. Carneal, Jr. Scholarship: Established in memory of J.D. Carneal, Jr. by his wife Margaret.
Ann C. and R. Harvey Chappell Fellows Program: Established by Ann C. Chappell '48 and R. Harvey Chappell '50.
Dr. George and Doris Chohany Scholarship: Awarded to a deserving student or students enrolled at the Marshall-Wythe School of Law.
T. C. Clarke Law Fellowship: Established by T.C. Clarke '22 and his wife Elizabeth.
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Class of 1983 William B. Spong, Jr. Scholarship in Law: Endowed by the Class of 1983 in memory of William B. Spong, Jr., in gratitude for his dedication and exceptional service as Dean of the Law School, 1976-85.
Russell M. Cox, Jr. Memorial Scholarship: Established in honor of Russell M. Cox, a student killed in action at Guadalcanal in 1942, by his father and brother.
Kenneth G. Cumming Scholarship: Given by Robert J. and Benjamin J. Fiscella in honor of their attorney, friend and member of the Class of 1939.
Denning, Hart and Thomas Law Review Scholarship: Established by Jacqueline R. Denning '76, M. Scott Hart '76 and James J. Thomas II '76 to benefit the William and Mary Law Review Editor-in-Chief.
Derrick Family Foundation Scholarship: Established by Betsy C. Anderson and the Derrick Family Foundation.
James S. and Elizabeth B. Devitt Memorial Scholarship: Established by Fred B. Devitt, Jr. '60 and Elizabeth Pierce Devitt '60, in honor of his brother, James S. Devitt '57 and sister-in-law, Elizabeth B. Devitt '56.
A. Robert and Mary Stanton Doll Scholarship: Established in honor of the 300th Anniversary of the College of William & Mary by Mr. and Mrs. Doll, alumni of the College.
John E. Donaldson Law Scholarship: Established by the colleagues, students and friends of Professor John E. Donaldson '63 in honor of his retirement.
John M. and Marjorie L. Douglas Scholarship: Established by Dean Davison M. Douglas in memory of his parents.
DuPont Scholarship Fund: Established by the Trustees of the Jessie Ball DuPont Religious, Charitable and Educational Fund.
Katherine Wetterer Eason Law Scholarship: Established by a gift from the Mary V. Reilly Foundation.
Matthew Gault Emery Law Scholarship: Established by Theodore Sullivan Cox.
Emeric Fischer Scholarship: Established by alumni, faculty, friends and family members to honor Professor Emeritus Emeric Fischer upon his retirement.
Ed and Pearcy Flippen Scholarship: Established by Edward L. Flippen '74 and Pearcy L. Flippen.
William A. R. Goodwin Memorial Fund Scholarship: Established by a friend, Lettie Pate Evans, to honor the former professor.
Frances Mary Hale Scholarship: Established by Earle T. Hale '70 in honor of his mother.
Lewis Arlington Hale Scholarship: Established by Earle T. Hale '70 in memory of his father.
Terry E. & Patti L. Hall Citizen Lawyer Scholarship: Established by Terry E. Hall '86 and Patti L. Hall.
Arthur Briggs Hanson Scholarship: Established through a will provision of Arthur B. Hanson '40.
Oliver Hill Scholarship: Established in honor of Oliver Hill, Esquire, noted civil rights advocate.
Mary Siegrist Hinz Leadership Fellows: Established in memory of Mary Siegrist Hinz '85 by her family, friends and classmates.
Gary Joel Hirsch Scholarship: Established in memory of Gary Joel Hirsch by family and friends.
R. M. Hughes, Sr. Scholarship: Established through a will provision of R.M. Hughes, Sr., Class of 1873.
Hunton & Williams Scholarship: Established by alumni in the firm of Hunton & Williams.
Lawrence W. I'Anson Scholarships: Established in honor of the late Chief Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court by the Beazley Foundation.
Thomas H. Jolls Scholarship Fund: Established by friends and family in memory of Professor Thomas H. Jolls.
Herbert V. Kelly, Sr. Fellowship: Established in honor of their partner and former Rector of the College, Herbert V. Kelly '43, by the firm of Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly.
William Herbert Kelly Endowment: Established by his son, Herbert V. Kelly, Sr. '43, in memory of his father, the former Williamsburg Chief of Police.
Kostel Family Law Scholarship: Established by the Kostel family - some of whom are graduates of William & Mary and/or the Law School.
D. M. and Caroline Kruchko Scholarship: Established by John G. Kruchko '75, in honor of his parents.
Wayne M. Lee Scholarship: Established by Wayne M. Lee '75.
Carter O. Lowance Scholarship: Provided for by his will.
Anne Wythe Mallory Scholarship: Established in recognition of the Mallory and Marshall families, by Charles King Mallory, III, and Florence Marshall Mallory.
James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Law Scholarship: Established by James W. McGlothlin B.A. '62, JD '64 and his wife Frances G. McGlothlin '66 for students that have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership skills.
Stanley H. Mervis Scholarship: Established by Zella Loew Mervis in memory of her husband.
Virginia Mister Scholarship: Established by a group of alumnae.
Gregory J. Mitchell Scholarship: Established by Leila Noel '83 in memory of her friend and classmate, Gregory J. Mitchel '83.
Carol Kelley Nickel Scholarship: Established in her memory by family and friends.
Davis Y. and Agnes W. Paschall Scholarship: Established in honor of Davis Y. Paschall, President Emeritus of the College, and his wife, by alumni, friends and family.
Walter I. and Eva Grace Peak Foundation: Established by Claire Favereau Peak and Lawrence I. Peak to honor his parents.
Charles L. Phillips Memorial Scholarship: Established through the will of Jesse C. Phillips B.A. '24 to honor the memory of his brother, Charles L. Phillips.
Daniel D. Portanova Scholarship: Established by Daniel D. Portanova '66 in honor of his achievements.
Bolling R. Powell, Jr. Scholarship Fund: Established by James S. Powell '85 and Bolling R. Powell III in memory of their father, a member of the faculty from 1970-80.
Lewis B. Puller Fellowship Endowment: Established by classmates, friends and family in memory of the late Lewis B. Puller '74.
W. Taylor Reveley III Scholarship: Established by alumni, friends and colleagues of President Reveley III.
Carmela and Charles S. Rotolo Scholarship: Established by Catherine S. Rotolo '08 in memory of her parents.
1779 Scholars Class of 1966 Law Scholarship: Established by members of the Class of 1966 in celebration of their 50th Reunion.
Paul and Joel Shapiro Family Scholarship: Established by family and friends in memory of Paul Shapiro '63 and Joel Shapiro '67.
Peter Shebell, Jr. Scholarship: Established by his wife, Francine Shebell in memory of Peter Shebell, Jr., '54.
DeRonda M. Short & Stephanie H. Burton Scholarship: Established by DeRonda M. Short, '78.
Eleanor O. and J. William Siegfried, Jr. Educational Fund: Established by Eleanor O. Siegfried in honor of her husband, J. William Siegfried, Jr. '31.
Nicholas J. St. George Scholarship: Established by Nicholas J. St. George '65.
William F. Swindler Scholarship Fund: Established by friends of William F. Swindler, Professor Emeritus.
Charles and Susie Trible Scholarship: Established by Charles K. Trible '76 and his wife, Susie Trible.
Richard E. Walck Scholarship Fund: Established by his wife and friends of the late professor of law, known as "the Colonel" upon his retirement in 1984.
Waller Mill Ranch Fellowship: Established by five members of the Class of 1977, Stephen C. Conte, Peter J. Goergen, Edward W. Lautenschlager, Michael E. Mares and Darrell L. Sayer.
Thalia V. Warnement Scholarship: Established by the friends and family of Thalia Warnement and her colleagues at the firm of Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP.
Rosine M. and H. Paul Weber Endowment: Established in their memory by their daughter, Robin Weber and their son, John Weber, a former William & Mary law student.
Hillsman V. and Lynwood H. Wilson Law Fellowship Endowment: Established in honor of Hillsman V. Wilson '51, founder/trustee of the Law School Foundation and his late brother Lynwood '31.
Richard Waters Withington, Jr. Scholarship: Provided for by his will.
Wolf Law Scholarship – 1779 Scholars: Established by Henry C. Wolf '66 and his wife, Dixie D. Wolf.
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Town hall meetings being held on health care legislation across the country are exploding with emotion, frustration, and conflict. Citizens are showing up in throngs to speak out, and sometimes to shout, about health care—turning the meetings into a vivid demonstration of what's missing from American democracy.
Many of the most vocal protesters at town hall meetings are motivated not by the legislation itself, but by their fears and sense of exclusion from the process. The health care debate has illustrated the need for a better method of public input–not only to help prevent those feelings of alienation, but also to produce legislation that actually meets the needs of citizens.
At the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation (NCDD), our members are involved in a flurry of discussion about how we can encourage public engagement that's more participatory and more productive than what we've seen in the news lately.
Scrap the typical "town hall meeting" format
"The term 'town hall' conjures up images of townsfolk gathering in some New England hamlet, writes deliberative democracy scholar Jim Fishkin. But today's typical "town hall meetings" don't live up to that tradition. They don't allow citizens to feel they've been truly heard, or to discuss issues in any depth. Like public hearings, town hall meetings tend to largely be gripe sessions, where the most passionate and bold attendees take turns giving three-minute speeches—usually after enduring long speeches from the front of the room.
Arkansas Senator Blanche Lincoln, one of the members of Congress who did not plan a large town hall meeting during the recess, has suggested that the raucous nature of the town-hall-style sessions has made them counterproductive. "If people genuinely wanted to have a constructive conversation, then that would be a different thing," she said. "But that has not been what we've seen."
She's right on one count: the town hall design sets the stage for activist groups and special interest groups to try to 'game' the system and sideline other concerned citizens in the process. As Martin Carcasson, director of Colorado State University's Center for Public Deliberation, recently pointed out, "the loudest voices are the ones that get heard, and typically the majority voices in the middle don't even show up because it becomes a shouting match."
False accusations and misinformation have certainly played a role in fueling the furor, but they might not be as effective if people hadn't already felt cut off from the process. As Tom Atlee, founder of the Co-Intelligence Institute noted, many of the recent town meetings were originally organized to promote the Democratic health care agenda, not to provide opportunities for real dialogue with and among citizens. "So in a sense they invited disruption from those who felt unheard," he said. And when a person or group feels ignored, their frustration often shows up later "with increasing and often dysfunctional energy."
Upgrade to higher-quality meeting formats
So how can officials hold more effective open-to-the-public meetings with their constituents? Dozens of effective public engagement techniques have been developed to enable citizens to have authentic, civil, productive discussions at public meetings—even on highly contentious issues. These techniques have names like National Issues Forums, Study Circles, 21st Century Town Meetings, Open Space Technology, and World Cafe, to name just a few.
When done well, these techniques create the space for real dialogue, so everyone who shows up can tell their story and share their perspective on the topic at hand. Dialogue builds trust and enables people to be open to listening to perspectives that are very different from their own. Deliberation is often key to public engagement work as well, enabling people to discuss the consequences, costs, and trade-offs of various policy options, and to work through the emotions that tough public decisions raise.
Skilled facilitation is key to almost all forms of dialogue and deliberation. Alexander Moll, who is facilitating a health care deliberation using the National Issues Forums method in Washington, D.C. later this month, describes his role this way: "My job is to elicit the best ideas from each of you, regardless of ideology... I do not ask 'leading' or 'loaded' questions that bias the conversations; instead I'll ask questions like, 'Why do you believe this to be true?' or 'Can you explain your position further?'" Skilled facilitators know how to translate conflict and anger into specific interests, needs and concerns so that what's behind the emotion can actually be understood and addressed.
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"Ground rules" or "agreements" are also par for the course in dialogue and deliberation. Typical agreements establish a kind of golden rule for everyone present, asking people to treat each other as they would want to be treated. By refraining from interrupting each other and by listening with the intent to understand rather than to seek points to argue with (two typical ground rules), participants are more likely to be heard and to hear each other.
To involve a broader representation of the public, events should be publicized widely and thoughtfully enough so a variety of people attend (not just the usual suspects). Furthermore, it's helpful to organize participants into smaller groups (fewer than 10 at a table is ideal) to ensure each person gets the chance to speak and to make it less likely that one individual or interest group will dominate the whole meeting.
No matter what technique is used, legislators can help all attendees feel heard by diligently recording what citizens say, and being clear about how they plan to use the information gathered (perhaps to share with other constituents or with fellow legislators). Another proven strategy is to "reflect back" the concerns, values, and desires they are hearing. Ideally, public officials join in the dialogue as participants, after which they can publicly reflect on some of the things they've heard. The more thorough and authentic they are in doing this, the more impact it will have on those attending.
Reflecting back, using ground rules, working with facilitators, and having people engage with each other in small groups are all basic but critical elements of quality public engagement. To allow people to deliberate, or wrestle with the complexities of the issue, some important work must also be completed before the public meeting. Balanced information must be provided about the issue at hand, and a fairly-framed spectrum of possible policy choices can be put on the table for attendees to discuss.
Perhaps most importantly, the legislator hosting the meeting must genuinely be open to learning from what his or her constituents think should be done to address the issue at hand. One major barrier to putting these ideas to play right now is that public input should be requested—and heeded—much earlier in the policy-making process. Now that there are draft bills floating around, citizens (rightly) would not trust that their nuanced input would have much impact on what happens in Washington. At this point in the policy process, loud voices and outrageous accusations actually are more likely to impact health care policy—but not necessarily in a productive way.
Atlee observed that "when people are only invited to participate when there is a final battle between (for example) Republican and Democratic proposals for health care, this fact alone invites polarization. When an issue is in crisis mode, it is easier to manipulate people with fear and extreme language and imagery; there is less time to get information and issues clarified; there is less patience on all sides to delve into the actual complexities; and nonpartisans get the sense they are being sold false alternatives."
One NCDD member recommended asking two legislators from different parties to co-host deliberative events on contentious issues like health care reform. Many citizens on the right distrust politicians on the left—and vice versa. A joint deliberative forum held early in the decision-making process can help build trust beyond party lines, and help legislators get a sense of what their constituents are willing and unwilling to support, and why.
It is also vital to find ways for attendees to wrestle with the trade-offs inherent in all complex policy issues. As President Obama said at a town hall meeting in Grand Junction, Colorado, "there is no perfect, painless silver bullet out there that solves every problem, gives everybody perfect health care for free. There isn't." Americans need to discuss the trade-offs involved (in the proposals as well as the current system) with each other and with policy-makers, to clarify the values that are embodied in different approaches to health care reform, and to identify the needs that are most important to them. Legislators need to trust us enough to listen.
Most Americans feel strongly that the voice of the people should have an influence on public policy and that the right to speak up and dissent is anything but "un-American." A recent joint statement by several leading organizations in the field of participatory democracy noted that "beyond simply having a voice, people should have a chance to be informed, to hear each other, to work through tough decisions with each other and their elected officials, and to use democratic processes to figure out how to solve the problems that face us."
Though it may not seem like it when we watch clips from health care town halls, the truth is that people can come together to have a positive impact on national policy, not only in spite of our differences, but because we can use those differences to make better decisions. It is my hope that what may have seemed like a utopian ideal a few weeks ago—democratic debate in which the people are informed and involved from the beginning—may now seem like a necessary but long-overdue upgrade in the way we do politics.


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MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Afederal grant is now open to agricultural research projects studying specialtycrops in Wisconsin.
The state Department of Agriculture, Trade and ConsumerProtection says starting Thursday, agriculture organizations in the state canapply to the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program to help them fund innovativeresearch on fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture andnursery crops.
The department says the grant helps cover project costs, andeach selected organization will receive between $10,000 and $100,000 based ontheir proposed budget.
Both government and private agencies can apply through thedepartment's website by April 15. The recipients will receive the fund andstart their projects in the fall.
Eighteen Wisconsin organizations shared an $800,000 grant lastyear.
Grant application isavailable on the department website:


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|MLBPA Press Release
The Players Trust's City Clinics program is a grass-roots campaign developed by -- and features the active participation of -- Major Leaguers to promote the game of baseball and life skills to underprivileged children, ages 6-16, in select cities across the United States and Latin America.
Children participating in these free clinics receive hands-on instruction from current and former big leaguers and others in areas such as baserunning, pitching, hitting, throwing and fielding. During each session, City Clinics attendees also participate in a question and answer session with the players, and receive free T-shirts, autographs and lunch.
The 250 children attending Wednesday's City Clinics program are from the Matthews-Dickey Boys and Girls Club. Joining current big leaguers as clinicians today were several former minor leaguers and college players.
In 2011, City Clinics also have been held in Minneapolis and New York's Central Park with future stops planned for Camden, N.J., Oakland, Calif., Puerto Rico and Seattle.
The City Clinics program is generously underwritten by Majestic Athletic, a division of VF Imagewear, Inc.


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WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 12, 2013) – America's biopharmaceutical research companies are developing 215 medicines for two of the leading causes of death of Americans – heart disease and stroke, according to a new report and overview released today by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).
Every 39 seconds an American dies from cardiovascular disease, and more than 83 million Americans have at least one type of the disease, the American Heart Association (AHA) reports.
However, death rates from heart disease and stroke are falling, thanks in large part to new medicines. Advances in medicine have helped cut deaths from heart disease by one third between 2001 and 2011, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Factors contributing to the ongoing decline are better control of risk factors, early detection, and better treatment and care, including new medicines and expanded use of existing treatments, the CDC said.
"Safe and effective medicines that control blood pressure and lower cholesterol have helped to significantly reduce deaths from heart disease," said PhRMA President and CEO John J. Castellani. "The cardiovascular therapies in the pipeline reflect the commitment of America's biopharmaceutical research companies to build on the progress made to date and help patients lead longer and healthier lives."
The 215 medicines in the pipeline represent new scientific approaches to treating and preventing heart disease and stroke. These medicines – all in human clinical trials or under review by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – include:
- 30 for heart failure, which impacts approximately 5.1 million Americans.
- 29 for lipid disorders, such as high cholesterol, which affect nearly 100 million adults in the U.S.
- 19 for stroke, which affects more than 22,000 people each year in the United States.
- 17 for hypertension, which impacts approximately 78 million Americans.
Many of these potential medicines use cutting-edge technologies and new scientific methods, such as a gene therapy that uses a patient's own cells to treat heart failure; a medicine that blocks the transfer of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL); and a genetically-engineered medicine that dissolves clots to treat stroke.
"These promising new approaches offer great hope to better prevent and treat heart disease," said Castellani. "They also hold the potential of helping to control costs within our healthcare system, as reflected in a growing body of evidence showing that medicines – including those for heart disease – can help control overall healthcare costs."
Cardiovascular diseases cost society more than $312 billion a year. The AHA projects that the future annual costs of stroke-related care to increase by 129% to $240.6 billion by 2030. Yet, 80% of strokes are preventable through control of hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity.
Additionally, the cost of congestive heart failure (CHF) could more than double to $70 billion by 2030, with an estimated 46% increase in incidence. This could result in every U.S. taxpayer paying $244 annually for CHF expenses, not just those with CHF, in 2030.
Extensive evidence shows that appropriate use and adherence to medicines play an important role in decreasing spending on medical services. For example, a recent Congressional Budget Office report announced a changed to their scoring methodology that recognized the beneficial impact that use of prescription medicines has on reducing spending on other medical services in Medicare.
The potential for savings is magnified within certain chronic diseases, like CHF. A recent study published in The American Journal of Managed Care found that improved adherence to medication following the expansion of drug coverage under Medicare Part D led to nearly $2.6 billion in savings to medical expenditures annually among beneficiaries with CHF. The study, supported by PhRMA, also found that improving adherence to recommended levels could save Medicare another $1.9 billion annually, leading to $22.4 billion over 10 years.
The Medicines in Development for Heart Disease and Stroke report, as well as the overview and other supplementary materials, are available on PhRMA's website at http://phrma.org/research/new-medicines.
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) represents the country's leading innovative biopharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies, which are devoted to discovering and developing medicines that enable patients to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. Since 2000, PhRMA member companies have invested approximately $550 billion in the search for new treatments and cures, including an estimated $48.5 billion in 2012 alone.
Find PhRMA Online:
- Website – http://www.phrma.org
- Facebook – www.facebook.com/PhRMA
- Blog – www.phrma.org/catalyst
- Twitter – www.Twitter.com/PhRMA and www.Twitter.com/PhRMApress
- YouTube – www.youtube.com/PhRMApress
For information on how innovative medicines save lives, visit: http://www.innovation.org
For information on the Partnership for Prescription Assistance, visit: http://www.pparx.org
For information on ensuring the flow of medicines during public health emergencies, visit http://www.rxresponse.org


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