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Smoking affects the entire body, increasing the risk of many life-threatening diseases—including lung cancer, emphysema, and heart disease. Smoking also contributes to many cancers and diseases of the digestive system. Estimates show that about one-fifth of all adults smoke,1 and each year at least 443,000 Americans die from diseases caused by cigarette smoking.2
What is the digestive system?
The digestive system is made up of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract—also called the digestive tract—and the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. The GI tract is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus. The hollow organs that make up the GI tract are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine—which includes the colon and rectum—and anus. Food enters the mouth and passes to the anus through the hollow organs of the GI tract. The liver, pancreas, and gallbladder are the solid organs of the digestive system. The digestive system helps the body digest food, which includes breaking food down into nutrients the body needs. Nutrients are substances the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair.
Does smoking increase the risk of cancers of the digestive system?
Smoking has been found to increase the risk of cancers of the3
- mouth
- esophagus
- stomach
- pancreas
Research suggests that smoking may also increase the risk of cancers of the3,4,5
- liver
- colon
- rectum
More information about the link between smoking and cancers of the digestive system can be found on the National Cancer Institute website at www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/tobacco/smoking
What are the other harmful effects of smoking on the digestive system?
Smoking contributes to many common disorders of the digestive system, such as heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers, and some liver diseases. Smoking increases the risk of Crohn's disease, colon polyps, and pancreatitis, and it may increase the risk of gallstones.
How does smoking affect heartburn and GERD?
Smoking increases the risk of heartburn and GERD.6 Heartburn is a painful, burning feeling in the chest caused by reflux, or stomach contents flowing back into the esophagus—the organ that connects the mouth to the stomach. Smoking weakens the lower esophageal sphincter, the muscle between the esophagus and stomach that keeps stomach contents from flowing back into the esophagus. The stomach is naturally protected from the acids it makes to help break down food. However, the esophagus is not protected from the acids. When the lower esophageal sphincter weakens, stomach contents may reflux into the esophagus, causing heartburn and possibly damaging the lining of the esophagus.
GERD is persistent reflux that occurs more than twice a week. Chronic, or long lasting, GERD can lead to serious health problems such as bleeding ulcers in the esophagus, narrowing of the esophagus that causes food to get stuck, and changes in esophageal cells that can lead to cancer.
How does smoking affect peptic ulcers?
Smoking increases the risk of peptic ulcers.7 Peptic ulcers are sores on the inside lining of the stomach or duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. The two most common causes of peptic ulcers are infection with a bacterium calledHelicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen.
Researchers are studying how smoking contributes to peptic ulcers. Studies suggest that smoking increases the risk of H. pylori infection, slows the healing of peptic ulcers, and increases the likelihood that peptic ulcers will recur. The stomach and duodenum contain acids, enzymes, and other substances that help digest food. However, these substances may also harm the lining of these organs. Smoking has not been shown to increase acid production. However, smoking does increase the production of other substances that may harm the lining, such as pepsin, an enzyme made in the stomach that breaks down proteins. Smoking also decreases factors that protect or heal the lining, including
- blood flow to the lining
- secretion of mucus, a clear liquid that protects the lining from acid
- production of sodium bicarbonate—a saltlike substance that neutralizes acid—by the pancreas
The increase in substances that may harm the lining and decrease in factors that protect or heal the lining may lead to peptic ulcers.
How does smoking affect liver disease?
Smoking may worsen some liver diseases, including
- primary biliary cirrhosis, a chronic liver disease that slowly destroys the bile ducts in the liver8
- nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition in which fat builds up in the liver9,10
Researchers are still studying how smoking affects primary biliary cirrhosis, NAFLD, and other liver diseases.
Liver diseases may progress to cirrhosis, a condition in which the liver slowly deteriorates and malfunctions due to chronic injury. Scar tissue then replaces healthy liver tissue, partially blocking the flow of blood through the liver and impairing liver functions.
The liver is the largest organ in the digestive system. The liver carries out many functions, such as making important blood proteins and bile, changing food into energy, and filtering alcohol and poisons from the blood. Research has shown that smoking harms the liver's ability to process medications, alcohol, and other toxins and remove them from the body. In some cases, smoking may affect the dose of medication needed to treat an illness.
How does smoking affect Crohn's disease?
Current and former smokers have a higher risk of developing Crohn's disease than people who have never smoked.11
Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes irritation in the GI tract. The disease, which typically causes pain and diarrhea, most often affects the lower part of the small intestine; however, it can occur anywhere in the GI tract. The severity of symptoms varies from person to person, and the symptoms come and go. Crohn's disease may lead to complications such as blockages of the intestine and ulcers that tunnel through the affected area into surrounding tissues. Medications may control symptoms. However, many people with Crohn's disease require surgery to remove the affected portion of the intestine.
Among people with Crohn's disease, people who smoke are more likely to11
- have more severe symptoms, more frequent symptoms, and more complications
- need more medications to control their symptoms
- require surgery
- have symptoms recur after surgery
The effects of smoking are more pronounced in women with Crohn's disease than in men with the disease.11
Researchers are studying why smoking increases the risk of Crohn's disease and makes the disease worse. Some researchers believe smoking might lower the intestines' defenses, decrease blood flow to the intestines, or cause immune system changes that result in inflammation. In people who inherit genes that make them susceptible to developing Crohn's disease, smoking may affect how some of these genes work.
How does smoking affect colon polyps?
People who smoke are more likely to develop colon polyps.12 Colon polyps are growths on the inside surface of the colon or rectum. Some polyps are benign, or noncancerous, while some are cancerous or may become cancerous.
Among people who develop colon polyps, those who smoke have polyps that are larger, more numerous, and more likely to recur.12
How does smoking affect pancreatitis?
Smoking increases the risk of developing pancreatitis.13 Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, which is located behind the stomach and close to the duodenum. The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes that usually do not become active until they reach the small intestine. When the pancreas is inflamed, the digestive enzymes attack the tissues of the pancreas.
How does smoking affect gallstones?
Some studies have shown that smoking may increase the risk of developing gallstones. However, research results are not consistent and more study is needed.
Gallstones are small, hard particles that develop in the gallbladder, the organ that stores bile made by the liver. Gallstones can move into the ducts that carry digestive enzymes from the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas to the duodenum, causing inflammation, infection, and abdominal pain.
Can the damage to the digestive system from smoking be reversed?
Quitting smoking can reverse some of the effects of smoking on the digestive system. For example, the balance between factors that harm and protect the stomach and duodenum lining returns to normal within a few hours of a person quitting smoking. The effects of smoking on how the liver handles medications also disappear when a person stops smoking. However, people who stop smoking continue to have a higher risk of some digestive diseases, such as colon polyps and pancreatitis, than people who have never smoked.12,13
Quitting smoking can improve the symptoms of some digestive diseases or keep them from getting worse. For example, people with Crohn's disease who quit smoking have less severe symptoms than smokers with the disease.11
Eating, Diet, and Nutrition
Eating, diet, and nutrition can play a role in causing, preventing, and treating some of the diseases and disorders of the digestive system that are affected by smoking, including heartburn and GERD, liver diseases, Crohn's disease, colon polyps, pancreatitis, and gallstones. More information about eating, diet, and nutrition and these conditions can be found on the Digestive Diseases A-Z list.
Points to Remember
- Smoking has been found to increase the risk of cancers of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and pancreas. Research suggests that smoking may also increase the risk of cancers of the liver, colon, and rectum.
- Smoking increases the risk of heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
- Smoking increases the risk of peptic ulcers.
- Smoking may worsen some liver diseases, including primary biliary cirrhosis and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
- Current and former smokers have a higher risk of developing Crohn's disease than people who have never smoked.
- People who smoke are more likely to develop colon polyps.
- Smoking increases the risk of developing pancreatitis.
- Some studies have shown that smoking may increase the risk of developing gallstones. However, research results are not consistent and more study is needed.
- Quitting smoking can reverse some of the effects of smoking on the digestive system.
Hope through Research
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) sponsors research about the effect of environmental factors, such as smoking, on health.
Clinical trials are research studies involving people. Clinical trials look at safe and effective new ways to prevent, detect, or treat disease. Researchers also use clinical trials to look at other aspects of care, such as improving the quality of life for people with chronic illnesses. To learn more about clinical trials, why they matter, and how to participate, visit the NIH Clinical Research Trials and You website at www.nih.gov/health/clinicaltrials. For information about current studies, visit www.ClinicalTrials.gov.
1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cigarette smoking among adults and trends in smoking cessation—United States, 2008. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. 2009;58(44):1227–1232.
2Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Smoking-attributable mortality, years of potential life lost, and productivity losses—United States, 2000–2004. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. 2008;57(45):1226–1228.
3The Health Consequences of Smoking: A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health; 2004.
4Lee YA, Cohet C, Yang Y, Stayner L, Hashibe M, Straif K. Meta-analysis of epidemiologic studies on cigarette smoking and liver cancer. International Journal of Epidemiology. 2009;38(6):1497–1511.
5Hannan LM, Jacobs EJ, Thun MJ. The association between cigarette smoking and risk of colorectal cancer in a large prospective cohort from the United States. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, and Prevention. 2009;18(12):3362–3367.
6Festi D, Scaioli E, Baldi F, et al. Body weight, lifestyle, dietary habits, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. World Journal of Gastroenterology. 2009;15(14):1690–1701.
7Garrow D, Delegge MH. Risk factors for gastrointestinal ulcer disease in the U.S. population. Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 2010;55(1):66–72.
8Prince MI, Ducker SJ, James OFW. Case-control studies of risk factors for primary biliary cirrhosis in two United Kingdom populations. Gut. 2010;59(4):508–512.
9Azzalini L, Ferrer E, Ramalho LN, et al. Cigarette smoking exacerbates nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in obese rats.Hepatology. 2010;51(5):1567–1576.
10Zein CO, Unalp A, Colvin R, Liu YC, McCullough AJ. Smoking and severity of hepatic fibrosis in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Journal of Hepatology. 2011;54(4):753–759.
11Lakatos PL. Environmental factors affecting inflammatory bowel disease: have we made progress? Digestive Diseases. 2009;27(3):215–225.
12Grahn SW, Varma MG. Factors that increase risk of colon polyps. Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery. 2008;21(4):247–255.
13Tolstrup JS, Kristiansen L, Becker U, Grønbæk M. Smoking and risk of acute and chronic pancreatitis among women and men: a population-based cohort study. Archives of Internal Medicine. 2009;169(6):603–609.
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Publications produced by the Clearinghouse are carefully reviewed by both NIDDK scientists and outside experts. This publication was reviewed by Brooks D. Cash, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.G., National Naval Medical Center.
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This publication may contain information about medications and, when taken as prescribed, the conditions they treat. When prepared, this publication included the most current information available. For updates or for questions about any medications, contact the U.S. Food and Drug Administration toll-free at 1–888–INFO–FDA (1–888–463–6332) or visitwww.fda.gov. Consult your health care provider for more information.
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Internet: www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1980, the Clearinghouse provides information about digestive diseases to people with digestive disorders and to their families, health care professionals, and the public. The NDDIC answers inquiries, develops and distributes publications, and works closely with professional and patient organizations and Government agencies to coordinate resources about digestive diseases.
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Pineapple Bun (Polo Bun)
Pineapple Bun (Polo Bun) – Very popular bun in Asia. Easy pineapple buns (polo bun/菠蘿包) recipe that you can try at home. Polo bun is tasty and crusty.
If you have been to Chinatown and have tried authentic Cantonese dim sum, you will probably know pineapple buns (boroh bun). Regardless of its name, there is no pineapple in the bun—it's a soft bun with a sweet and crusty topping, which is extremely tasty when it's freshly baked.
I love pineapple buns and that's why I asked my contributor Siew Loon to share her pineapple buns recipe. If you love Asian-style pastry, buns, and bread, I am sure you will love this. Enjoy!
Over the last few months, the craze about Asian breads and pastry has prompted me to try baking these delicacies such as pineapple buns, Hokkaido milk loaf, Castella, and the list goes on.
One of my favorites is pineapple buns (or called buo luo bao/菠蘿包 in Cantonese) which is a popular bun in Hong Kong. This is a MUST EAT on my list whenever I visit Hong Kong.
Pineapple bun is a combination of soft bun with a butter pastry topping. While enjoying the softness of the bun, we are also able to savor the sinfully fragrant butter pastry and this is really irresistible.
And this pineapple bun is always great to be taken hot-off-the-oven so baking it yourself will allow you to pop the bun into the mouth as soon as it is out of the oven. It is best to go with a cup of green tea.
After a lot of trials and errors, I have finally made it. I hope you will enjoy this pineapple bun recipe as much I do.
Pineapple Bun Recipe (Boroh Bun/菠蘿包)
Pineapple bun (polo bun) is very popular bun in Asia. Easy pineapple buns (polo bun/菠蘿包) recipe that you can try at home. Polo bun is tasty and crusty.
For the Bun:
- 500 g bread flour
- 10 g yeast
- 2 tablespoons milk powder
- 60 g fine sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 60 g butter
- 280 ml water
- 1 large egg
Pastry Topping:
- 80 g butter
- 30 g shortening
- 80 g powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 200 g all-purpose flour
Egg wash
- 1 egg, lightly beaten and sieve
- 1 tablespoon water
Mix flour, sugar, salt, milk powder and yeast till combine.
Add water and egg to flour mixture and use a dough hook to knead on medium speed till combine. (about 5 minutes)
Gradually add in butter and knead till smooth and elastic. (dough should be shining and elastic, kneading time is about 10-15minutes).
Leave dough to proof for about 40 minutes or double in size.
While dough is proofing, prepare the pastry topping.
Beat butter, vanilla essence and sieved powdered sugar till light.
Add in egg.
Fold in flour.
Refrigerate the dough in the fridge for 15-20 mins for easier handling.
To make the bun:
Scale the bread dough into 50g each and mold into a ball.
Leave to proof for about 45minutes or double in size. Glaze it with egg wash.
Divide the topping into 20-30g each. On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin and roll it out thinly into a circle.
Gently put the pastry topping on to of the glazed bun. Glaze again.
Bake at 210 Celsius for 12-15 minutes.
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Resources related to assessment in science and technology libraries
Back to the [STS Library Assessment Committee Page]
ALA Committees involved in assessment
Joubert, D., & Lee, T. (2007). Empowering your institution through assessment. Journal of the Medical Library Association, 95, 46-53.
STS 2006 Preconference on Assessment
RUSA RSS Project Assessment and Evaluation Committee website lists resources for evaluating projects in general.
Hiller, S. (2002 Winter). How different are they? A Comparison by academic area of library use, priorities, and information needs at the University of Washington. Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, 33. available online at: http://www.istl.org/02-winter/article1.html
Paster, A., et al (2006 Spring). Assessing reference: Using the Wisconsin-Ohio Reference Evaluation Program in an academic science library. Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, 46. available online at: http://www.istl.org//06-spring/article2.html
Assessment: We know we should do it but does it have to be so difficult? . ACRL Instruction Section Current Issue Discussion Digest January 2008.
ACRL Information Literacy Assessment Bibliography
Scharf, D., Elliot, N., Huey, H., Briller, V., & Joshi, K. (2007). Direct assessment of information literacy using writing portfolios. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 33, 462-477
Spackman, E. (2007). Utilizing focus groups to evaluate an information literacy program in a general biology course. Science & Technology Libraries, 27, 3-28.
Ferguson, J, Neely, T, & Sullivan , K (2006). Baseline information literacy assessment of biology students. Reference and User Services Quarterly. 46, 61-71.
"Assess This!?! Assessing Student Learning and Making it Count" ACRL Instruction Section Teaching Methods Committee Brainstorming Session: January 26, 2003 -- Philadelphia, PA
Ouimette, M. (2006 Spring). Innovative library liaison assessment activities: Supporting the scientist's need to evaluate publishing strategies. Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, 46. Available Online at: http://www.istl.org//06-spring/article1.html
RUSA CODES Collection Development Policies and Assessment Committee has assessment in their charge, but recently has been focusing on collection development policies.


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First came Pharrell's hip-hop funk group N.E.R.D, then Chamillionaire's Ridin' (Dirty) was appropriated into White n' Nerdy, and now the disparate worlds of hip-hop culture and geekdom have crossed once again, with this poster depicting geek gang signs!
Macheads and Windows fanboys can now proclaim their love for their respective platforms through sign language...and oh damn! Is that a Linux Lover encroaching on your turf? Turn that mother out! All you nerds should be careful using these on the street though, since you could come across someone who might mistake them for their real-life gangsta counterparts. 7H|_|G L1F3. [Joey DeVilla]


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He has also appeared onstage, as in the 2005 London revival of Epitaph for George Dillon, and in the film Possession.
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Lost loves, too much love, and not enough.
Wild Beasts – Lion's Share
There's not much more I can say about Wild Beasts that I haven't said already. Lion's Share begins and I can't help but imagine the curtains rising to begin a glam rock musical. Hayden Thorpe's delivery is as smooth and evocative as ever—swooping and enunciating with great effect—in telling the gender-ambiguous and possibly morbid story of a greedy lover.
Joanna Newsom – Does Not Suffice
The process of leaving an ex-love has never been told with such poignancy as in this song. First, we have Joanna's lyrical genius striking up some amazingly sad imagery (..and everywhere I tried to love you is yours again and only yours–damn, girl) and then there's the beautiful instrumental denouement beginning at the 5-minute mark, ending on a note of uncertainty. Not to get overly cheesy but if this was made into a music video, I always imagine that 5-minute mark as the slow motion closing of the front door.
The Antlers – I Don't Want Love
I'm glad The Antlers decided to do more songs in this vein. I feel like it was such a rare thing to get Peter Silberman's voice without any distortion on their earlier albums. On Burst Apart it's allowed more freedom, resulting in some really powerful moments and one of the best albums of the year so far.
Love Inks – Skeleton Key
Featured on Stereogum, this track by Love Inks lurked patiently in my hard drive for weeks until it finally was clawed up by iTunes on random and got my attention. I'm really enjoying the minimal arrangement and Sherry LeBlanc's voice, which reminds me of a softer Karen O.


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We moved into this house on April 19, 1965. That's nearly 48 years ago, but many of you may recall the article I wrote about trying to find a pygmy owl that we heard calling that first night.
Unfortunately, I do not hear pygmy owls calling as much as I used to. Their call is much more often heard than the owls are seen, for these tiny owls can disappear in a clump of pine needles or other foliage, and they are ventriloquists. They are not where you think they are.
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Since that time however Oracle has closed the gap in terms of enterprise apps revenue (with a 33% compund annual growth rate versus SAP's 13% ignoring currency fluctuations) and out of eight criteria for success identified by Forrester, Oracle has the advantage in 4 and SAP only 3 (one resulted in a tie).
More importantly, the criteria where Oracle is considered the leader shows that we have the focus on the most important aspects of our customer's businesses. For example we lead in Vision, Support for Openness and Standards and the Path to Dynamic Business standards – all of which point to a better future for our customers with Oracle than with SAP.
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Monarchs Fall to Norfolk State, 67-64
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NORFOLK, Va. (AP) (December 29) -- Andre McCullum and Skipper Youngblood scored 14 and 13 points repsectively, but it wasn't enough as Norfolk State topped Old Dominion 67-64.
Freddie Bryant missed a pair of free throws that could have tied the game with six seconds left as Norfolk State defeated Old Dominion 67-64 Wednesday night.
Bryant was not the only Old Dominion player who missed foul shots. The Monarchs (4-8) made just 19 of 38 shots from the free-throw line.
The Spartans trailed 42-33 with 16:29 left in the game but tied it on a Dion Dove layup with 5:27 left. Norfolk State took the lead for good on a Will Brooks jump shot with 2:27 left.
Damian Woolfolk led the Spartans with 15 points. Andre McCullum led Old Dominion with 14.
The teams committed a combined 50 fouls in the game, including 27 by the visiting Spartans. The win over ODU was Norfolk State's first since 1974, when they defeated the Monarchs in the NCAA Div. II South Atlantic Regional. It was also the Monarchs first loss to a MEAC squad. Old Dominion hosts George Washington Monday night at 7:35 p.m. in the fieldhouse.


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Clinton skirts fight on surveillance
Last September, Hillary Clinton strode to a podium in Philadelphia to deliver what she advance-billed as a policy speech addressing the roiling controversy over government surveillance in a digital era.
"We are once again in the middle of some big, noisy debates. What are the demands of America's global leadership in a changing world?" Clinton asked. "How do we provide both security and liberty at home and abroad? Every era faces its own questions and has to fashion its own answers, and we are no different."
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She spoke for 11 more minutes that night — but never actually provided any concrete answers as to how the balance between security and privacy should be struck.
And she hasn't since.
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Clinton aides indicated at the time that she largely abandoned her planned speech at the National Constitution Center because President Barack Obama decided to address the nation that same night about his decision to seek congressional approval to use force in Syria. Indeed, she mentioned Obama's imminent White House address and called for a "strong response" to the Syrian crisis.
While Clinton's decision to put aside her original speech that night was understandable, her near silence on the issue since has been more open to question. As the national debate over the National Security Agency's broad array of data collection programs has rolled on, courts, lawmakers, blue-ribbon panels and even Obama himself have weighed on the legality, effectiveness and wisdom of the snooping . Clinton has not.
But it's not clear how long she can keep up the silent treatment: As she mulls a bid for the White House in 2016, she's beginning to face pressure to outline her views on the surveillance issue more clearly.
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Other potential 2016 contenders — ranging from Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) to Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) to Gov. Martin O'Malley (D-Md.) — have weighed in. Paul, who has taken a staunchly libertarian stand against the NSA programs, f iled a class-action lawsuit over the surveillance last week. By contrast, Christie and O'Malley have warned about the dangers of retreating in the battle against terrorism.
Completely sidestepping such questions would seem odd — and probably unsustainable — if Clinton wants to remain close to the national political debate.
And while the surveillance issue has yet to become a real political barn burner, Clinton is eager to court two audiences highly focused on the matter: Internet-savvy liberal activists and wealthy tech industry donors.
In the 2008 race, the Democratic Party's so-called netroots were wary of Clinton and largely gravitated toward Obama and former Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.). Clinton's potential 2016 campaign will need an army of enthusiastic, Web-oriented organizers — just the kind of people who seem most up in arms about the revelations from former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.
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"People who care about surveillance and wiretapping care about it deeply," said Adam Bonin, a Philadelphia lawyer and chairman of the board of Netroots Nation. "They see it as a fundamental issue of the government's power over individuals."
Asked whether a 2016 candidate could satisfy surveillance critics by echoing the kinds of reforms Obama laid out in a speech last month, Bonin said, "I don't think that would satisfy them. … Many people saw that as too little too late."
The other key audience, tech industry executives, has also been disappointed in Obama's response and eager to embrace politicians promising more aggressive reforms. U.S.-based Internet and computer firms say global fears of NSA surveillance are hurting their bottom line and prompting foreign governments to propose responses that could splinter the Internet — hobbling one of America's most successful industries.
"It has a serious impact," said Donnie Fowler, an adviser to technology firms a former vice president of TechNet. "When you're talking to Google or you're talking to Intel, to have western Europe stand up and say, 'We don't trust you' — that's real money. Yes, they care about this issue. It's not just a philosophical issue. It's a real bottom-line issue."
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Fowler agreed that if Clinton simply adopted Obama's announced reforms, many in Silicon Valley would be disappointed. But he said their business-related concerns cover a broad range of areas such as patent law, net neutrality and repatriation of profits, so falling short on the surveillance issue wouldn't be a deal-breaker.
"People are not very happy about this hurting business, but it's not the only issue they'll care about next year or in 2016," he said. "If a candidate takes a position industry doesn't want or a candidate takes Obama's position, [donors] might have a separate comment about the economic damage to the industry or damage to the free flow of information and they'll wince, but then they'll take their next bite of chicken or drink of iced tea," he said.
In theory, Clinton's low profile on the issue could give an opening to a liberal candidate looking to challenge her from the left. Whether such a candidate will emerge or be viable is far from clear, but it seems doubtful that the surveillance issue alone would be sufficient to fuel such a challenge.
Clinton's decision not to give the surveillance speech last September may have also signaled a change in strategy for her and her camp. The Philadelphia talk was actually supposed to be the second in a series of addresses on significant policy issues. She delivered one, on voting rights, at an American Bar Association meeting in San Francisco last August. Clinton said at that speech that she planned a third address later in the fall on "American's global leadership and our moral standing around the world." That one, too, has never taken place.
Sources close to Clinton said her advisers ultimately concluded that delivering detailed speeches, particularly on a fast-moving issue like the surveillance debate, was not a good idea. New revelations about U.S. practices seem to emerge every week. And there is still no consensus among Democratic lawmakers about how to respond to the issue.
Any concrete changes she were to propose in the surveillance arena would immediately put her at odds with some in her party on Capitol Hill, where Democratic Clinton friends like Sens Dianne Feinstein of California and Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont have radically different ideas about what reforms are needed to the government's so-called "bulk collection" programs.
In addition, the subject raises awkward questions about what Clinton knew during her four years as the administration's top diplomat — both about domestic surveillance and about snooping on heads of state with whom she negotiated.
Fowler also said he thought it was a bad idea for Hillary Clinton to try to tackle the surveillance issue in a major address.


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New TV Shows for Fall of 2011 (Part 2)
This year's fall television lineup offers cable TV viewers dozens and dozens of choices. Unfortunately, several of them include subtle-but-dangerous messages…or outright sexuality, violence, and controlled substance use.
Hey, there's a reason these shows aren't on major broadcasting networks.
Bringing Up the Rear
Last week, we released Part One of this series that focused on major networks' new TV shows. This week, we turn our attention to the new shows that are coming to TV screens from cable networks.
In more ways than one, this list "brings up the rear." Not only is it the second half of a two-part article series we began last week, but in includes some of the weirdest, most violent, and overtly sexual shows on television. In other words, some of these are the butt of entertainment.
You'll quickly see that MTV and The CW dominate this list. Don't question why; they're the networks behind shows like A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila and Jackass (MTV) and Gossip Girl (The CW). So when you see some of these below, you'll recognize similar themes.
Just like last week, I'll provide a short description of each show, the network and date on which it premiers, and a link to a trailer/promo clip so you can screen it for yourself. Brace yourself; here we go.
H8R (The CW, September 14th)
That's phonetics for "hater."
This show has already begun and is off with a bang. It's a reality TV show with a simple premise: put celebrities face-to-face with real world people who despise them…and see what happens next.
This show's series premier provides every reason in the world why fans shouldn't expect Emmy nominations from this program…. It's hosted by Mario Lopez (evidently, hosting is all "Slater" can do these days), and his only job is to put celebrities in touch with their "haters," the namesake of the TV show itself.
This program is basically "grocery store tabloids caught on camera;" expect lots of foul language and anger. For me, it comes down to this: I don't care about Snooki…why should I care what a guy I've never heard of thinks about Snooki?
Speaking of Snooki…
Jersey Shore (MTV, August 4th)
OK, technically, this isn't a "brand new" television show like the others, but this list would be wholly incomplete if we didn't at least mention the new season of one of TV's most popular shows amongst young viewers.
This season's trailer reveals the cast's upcoming trip to Italy. That's right; they're taking their debauchery overseas for Season 4. If you're not familiar with this show, the idea is simple: put seven Italian twenty-somethings – who are obsessed with themselves and partying – in a house and record what happens. For sure, it's the quintessential reality television show. Its characters – especially Snooki, Mike, The Sitation, and Pauly D – have become international icons of pop culture.
To give you an idea of the "quality programming" that is Jersey Shore, as I write this, MTV is boasting on their website that on Thursday's episode, Snooki and Deena, two female cast members, will be "playing tonsil hockey" with one another. Here's the description for this week's episode (taken straight from MTV.com):
- Jersey Shore
has reached a new level of shock and awe. Like, prepare yourself for more exposed vaginas (the clinical term for koo-kahs in Italy), fun-bags (the totally nonclinical term for hoo-hahs in Seaside Heights) and other naughty bits of debauchery that will absolutely mortify Snooki's boyfriend, Jionni, upon watching Thursday night's new episode. (If he was mad last week because she mentioned licking his butt, then he definitely won't take too well to her upcoming antics.) You might have the same reaction, but chances are you'll just be laughing you're a** off.
Need I say more?
It's sad, but this article from CNN explains the (big) business behind the "guidos" and "guidettes" and highlights the fact that the show draws in millions of viewers for each episode.
It's basically The Real World restricted to Italian Americans.
Oh, and speaking of The Real World….
The Real World: San Diego (MTV, September 28th)
Again, this show isn't a brand new concept; in fact, it's the longest-running show in MTV's history…and it's launching Season 26 this September. But a new season of this show means millions and millions of (young) viewers.
In case you're not familiar with this show's concept, either, let me make it simple for you: MTV rents a mansion in some select city, puts a group of twenty-somethings in it, and records their every move and conversation. Viewers see everything from arguments, to make out sessions, to drinking and partying, and in one "historic" episode from 2009 (Cancun), even a "threesome." (Side note: apparently, threesomes were going around that week.)
The trailer for this upcoming season proves that MTV isn't about to depart from their proven recipe for ratings. Just in case you think I'm overreacting, this very short article also captures the essence of the show.
Sadly, there's very little that's real about The Real World. But that truth won't stop millions from tuning in to see what happens in the lives of these cast members.
This is a definite "pass" in my book.
Hart of Dixie (The CW, September 26th)
The CW is letting this brand new drama lead off their fall series. Based on the really long trailer for this show, it seems exactly like the TV-version of Michael J. Fox's movie, Doc Hollywood. But this time around, it's a cute female doctor named Zoe Hart (Rachel Bilson) who has been "exiled" from New York to the Alabama, where she bumps into one cute guy after another…and the occasional debutante that hates her guts.
This show definitely has a Dawson's Creek meets The Gilmore Girls element to it. I'm not trying to pick on this new show, but since it shares common creators with Gossip Girl, I'm a bit suspicious. In fact, knowing that, I wasn't surprised to see the lead character climb into the car for a make out session with a guy she just met.
I definitely think a pre-screening of this show is in order before turning teens loose to watch it. Youth workers and parents might have to be on guard for subtle messages that sneak their way into this program, too.
Ringer (The CW, September 13)
What am I running from? Who am I really chasing? What's my angle?
Those are some of the questions that The CW's other new show Ringer asks in its promotional trailer. This new show is affording Sarah Michelle Gellar the opportunity to make a massive comeback with the exact same kind of viewers she had back in her Buffy the Vampire Slayer days.
Gellar plays Bridget…and Siobhan. Lemme explain. The two sisters are twins; Bridget is a drug-addicted criminal who makes her money stripping, while Siobhan has everything she wants, is married to a wealthy man, and enjoys influence in Manhattan. But when Siobhan mysteriously goes missing, Bridget decides to step into her sister's shoes (literally). She soon discovers that her sister didn't have the perfect life she pretended to have.
While there are no vampires, there is plenty of action. I expect Gellar to reel in Buffy fans as well as a new crop of young people who connect with themes such as "second chances" and those who enjoy mystery thrillers. Keep your eye on this one, for sure.
Ridiculousness (MTV, August 29th)
Honestly, with one simple exception, I can't distinguish this show from America's Funniest Home Videos. The only difference I see is that one is hosted by Tom Bergeron, and the other by Rob Drydek.
Ridiculousness is (another) one of those shows that takes viral clips off the internet and then lampoons them for a few minutes on TV. But here's the question: If I've already seen a video on the internet, why do I want to watch it again between commercial interruptions?
It's Jackass meets AFV meets Tosh.O. Haven't we done this before?
Of course, there are various celebrities that drop by to try and help the host with his witty banter, most notably, Johnny Knoxville (who else?), and that can sometime lead to crudeness. Break out your really immature sense of humor if you want to watch this one. I don't see this one lasting long.
Death Valley (MTV, August 29th)
This is MTV's latest attempt at a scripted series. I quote from the show's official trailer: "One year ago, vampires, werewolves, and zombies appeared in the San Fernando Valley. These are the stories of the cops that capture the monsters and the camera crew that captures the cops." Suffice it to say that the "Undead Task Force" from this comedy-horror genre creates almost as much havoc as the creatures themselves.
It's difficult for me to even take this show seriously. The comedy and values and images are pure MTV; sexuality and violence are glorified in unapologetic nature. It's understandable why MTV is offering this genre of show; the infatuation of goth/horror/fantasy with young people is hard to miss. (Twilight, anyone?) Just take a look at the multitude of other shows on TV that are focused on this genre and you'll quickly see why MTV is in the same business now: it brings in money, lots of it!
Death Valley is nothing more than COPS meets Twilight meets Reno 911.
In spite of its law-enforcing antagonists, it's not very arresting.
Wrap Up
I said at the outset that this list wasn't supposed to be exhaustive. But, as we wrap up this two part series, I should state that MTV is also re-launching one of their most-beloved shows, Punk'D, the hidden camera show that targets celebrities for the world's entertainment. With Ashton Kutcher (the show's former host) now on the cast of Two and a Half Men, plus the fact that MTV is having a hard time luring celebrities around him now, the job of master practical jokester has been passed to Justin Bieber.
Yes, you read that correctly.
And in what can only be called my "Dishonorable Mentions Department," I must address a new show on MTV called I Just Want My Pants Back. It won't technically launch until January of 2012, but viewers got a sneak peek of the pilot on Sunday, August 28th immediately following the Video Music Awards on MTV. It could possibly be the most sexual TV show I've ever seen. This article by Entertainment Weekly has an embedded video, but be warned, it's way over the top. Seriously, Skinshad nothing on it.
Can't wait till January. Uuggghhhh….
In short, this latter half of new TV programs clearly shows that parents, youth workers, and anyone else trying to shape the minds and hearts of young people, have lots of (unnecessary) landmines to avoid in the process. Here are a couple of ideas to help you navigate the dangers.
- Watch first and ask questions later. I included the links (to trailers) above so you could get a firsthand account of a show's content before you allow the teenagers in your life to tune in. That's always going to be a starting point. But don't expect a simple, "I watched it and have decided you shouldn't," is going to work. Since many teens will want to give these shows a shot, be ready (and willing) to ask questions about your teenagers' desire to watch them. This opens lines of communication and proves to them that you're willing to talk…and listen. Ask…
Why do you want to watch this show?
What do you think the show is really about?
What messages are hidden in the characters' actions/words?
How will watching this particular show affect my relationship with Jesus?
Let me repeat my advice: Watch first and ask questions later. Watch first so you'll know the answer to these questions ahead of time, but then ask the questions anyway so you can teach your teens lasting values (and proper decision-making processes).
- Don't be afraid to use the most important button on the TV remote: the power button.At the end of the conversation, you have the prerogative to make the final decision. Ultimately, parents are responsible for what their teens watch. So, if you disapprove of a show's content, but can't convince your teens of your position, you should still go with your heart. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it. Hey, its' far better to be unpopular than ungodly.
TV is a powerful force in our lives. It captivates and entertains, but it also influences. Hopefully, you're now equipped to filter out the negative influencers that seek to shape your teens. Use these tools found here – and as many elsewhere that you can find – to help your teens make solid choices about their television viewing. You'll be glad you did.
David R. Smith
David R. Smith is the author of several books including Christianity... It's Like This and speaks to parents and leaders across the U.S. David is a 15-year youth ministry veteran, now a senior pastor, who specializes in sharing the gospel, and equipping others do the same. David provides free resources to anyone who works with teenagers on his website, DavidRSmith.org David resides with his wife and son in Tampa, Florida.


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Stapleup API - Developers
Stapleup is a social marketing service. They provide interactive marketing apps, such as a shopping cart and sweepstakes, for brands and businesses to deploy via users' social networks. Stapleup also provides a dashboard for managing these apps, and reporting capability for tracking their use. Their REST-based API allows developers to integrate the marketing apps on their own websites. It returns JSON-encoded data.


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About the Urban Forestry Commission
The City of Seattle set the bold goal of achieving 30% tree canopy cover by 2037 to increase the environmental, social, and economic benefits trees bring to Seattle residents. The Seattle Urban Forest Stewardship Plan (UFSP), adopted in 2013, is a comprehensive strategy for increasing Seattle's tree canopy cover to meet the 30% target. The UFSP lays out goals and a broad range of actions to be implemented over time to preserve, maintain, and plant trees as well as restore the public forested areas remaining in the city. More information about Seattle's urban forest program can be found at www.seattle.gov/trees/management.htm.
The City passed Ordinance 123052 in August 2009 establishing Urban Forestry Commission (UFC) to advise the Mayor and City Council concerning the establishment of policy and regulations governing the protection, management, and conservation of trees and vegetation in the City of Seattle.
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Far Cry 2 saw again the GTS 450 and HD 5770 really battle it out. Like Street Fighter IV, though, we see that when at 950MHz the GTS 450 pulls ahead at the resolutions that matter. In this case 1920 x 1200 and below where we see a minimum above 30 FPS.
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While many of the stand-out shades from the brand are limited-edition hues, which are off the shelves for good as soon as they sell out (farewell Peridot — we miss you already!), the permanent shade line-up offers up some truly stellar lacquer options to dress up your digits in style. Sure, there might be few among us who can afford to stock their closets with Chanel, but you can add a couple of these posh polishes to your stash and create the nail wardrobe of your dreams. Read on for our list of the essential Le Vernis lacquers every girl needs to own.
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When "The Hangover Part III" opened with half as many ticket sales as its predecessor in May, it was clear American moviegoers had tired of the Wolf Pack.
But there was hope yet for Warner Bros. In the two years between the second and third "Hangover," the international marketplace expanded -- and the second installment had performed especially well for a R-rated comedy overseas.
"If you look at the third movies of comedy trilogies -- 'Rush Hour,' 'Meet the Parents,' 'Austin Powers' -- honest to God, those movies tend to drop in their third film. They lose 20% of their audience," director Todd Phillips told The Times at CinemaCon in April. "The thing about 'The Hangover' that differs from those movies is that we have a monstrous international audience."
There's just one little problem with that hypothesis: Per international returns released by Warner Bros. on Sunday, it doesn't look like the third "Hangover" will exceed the second one's $332.3-million take abroad. So far, "Part III" has grossed $201.8 million overseas and is currently playing in 56 foreign markets. With only a few major countries left to open, including Mexico and Japan, it doesn't seem likely that the third film will reach even $300 million.
Things are even worse domestically, where the new film's total gross in the U.S. and Canada will trail that of "Part II" by closer to 50% than 20%. The 2011 film, starring Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms, ultimately collected $254.5 million stateside, while the 2013 version has grossed $108 million since its Memorial Day weekend release.
Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures spent $103 million to produce "Part III," up from $72 million for the second film.
Phillips has said the third film would be the last in the comedy franchise -- likely a smart move, given box office receipts. Even despite the results, though, the filmmaker insists he's not fretting about his future Hollywood prospects.
"Filmmakers -- believe it or not -- make movies because they actually have a [expletive] great time making movies and, like, hanging out with their friends," Phillips said in April, a touch of sarcasm in his voice. "I think I'll be OK, honest to God. No offense. It's not like if this movie doesn't work I'm done making movies for the rest of my life."


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Whether you're a college student or well into your career, hopefully you've recognized that social media outlets can enhance your chances of being a top-notch job candidate.
Social recruiting is at an all-time high. In 2011, 89 percent of U.S. companies used social networks to recruit employees, up from 83 percent in 2010. No matter what industry you're looking to work in, it's clear your social footprint matters to future employers.
There are plenty of articles that discuss how social media can hurt your job search, but I'm more interested in discussing how you can use the powers of social media for good. We're living in a digital age, which means every industry—from investment banking to entertainment—is using social media and looking to see how employees are using these sites, too.
Here are five ways to show you're social media-savvy and a serious job candidate.
A big myth about Pinterest is that it's mainly used by women who pin pictures of cute babies and tasty recipes. That may have been the case in Pinterest's early days, but today, that's hardly true. For writers, designers, photographers, or anyone looking to show off their creative abilities, Pinterest is a great place to display work samples. Create a board and use it as a portfolio. Don't forget to put your resume in there, too!
Looking for inspiration? Check out these resumes on Pinterest.
If you think you don't have anything creative to share, not so fast. During a job screening, employers aren't just interested in your resume. They want to know more about you, which means personal interests too. Create boards around your favorite travel destinations or a bucket list board of places you'd like to go. Displaying a little personality on Pinterest will show employers you're fun and that you have interests other than work.
QR Codes
A few weeks ago, I read an op-ed piece where the author argued that QR codes are on the way out, but many commenters disagreed. No matter what your take on QR codes is, they are still used frequently on business cards and resumes.
Putting one on a resume might be something people in creative fields should consider, but I've seen people in a variety of industries use QR codes on business cards. Call it curiosity (I'm the Nancy Drew type who enjoys a good mystery), but if I were handed a business card adorned with a QR code, I'd want to find out what it linked to.
It's important that job seekers are incredibly careful with Twitter. One bad tweet can cripple your chances of landing a job faster than a round of flip cup. One recruiter told me how a job candidate tweeted about how much she hates work and what a bore her job is. She then tried to defend herself by calling it an isolated incident, but the damage had already been done. Isolated incident or not, no employer wants to read that you're badmouthing a job.
Okay, okay. I said I'd be focusing on the positive, so how can Twitter come to your aid?
Twitter is a great place to talk about your interests. As a job seeker, you should be building your personal brand. If you're interested in sports journalism, start tweeting live updates of sports games. If you want to be a life coach or career expert, tweet about inspirational stories and career tips. Whatever you're passionate about, use Twitter to talk about it and connect with other interested parties. Not only will you start building your brand, but you'll start building a following as well.
You don't have to be a writer to be a blogger. At this point, the hardest thing about blogging is finding a name no one else in the world has claimed yet. UGH. So frustrating. Anyway, a blog can lead to a lot of attention and a lot of work opportunities. Take the blog, Cupcakes and Cashmere for example. This blogger started off posting pictures of her favorite clothing items and writing small snippets of her daily activities, and it eventually landed her millions of devoted followers, design jobs, and a book deal.
So where should you start? Set up an account on a preferred blogging platform like WordPress, Blogger, or Tumblr. Like I said, the hardest part is coming up with a URL address that isn't already taken, but once you come up with a crafty name, the rest is history. Make sure to post regularly in the beginning.
For a case of writers block, take a look at this infographic:
22 Ways to Create Compelling Content When You Don't Have a Clue
Two words: Facebook timeline. This is a new feature and one that can make you stand out if you put some thought into it. Use your pictures to tell a story and to catch an employer's eye. To get an idea of how others are customizing their cover photos, take a look at these examples.
About the Author: Julie Feinerman is an editor at WetFeet. WetFeet provides career advice through our magazine, insider guide series, and website (WetFeet.com). Our mission is to equip job seekers with the advice, research, and inspiration to plan and achieve a successful career. For more information, visit WetFeet.com.


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I'm currently developing a system to transmit data between client and server, and was wondering what the strength of the encryption I planned to use was.
My thought was to have a private/public RSA key pair and hand out the public key to each client (leaving the private key solely on the server). Each client would then generate their own AES key and RSA encrypt it. They would then AES encrypt their data and send the encrypted data and encrypted AES key to the server. The server would then decrypt the AES key using the private key, and then decrypt the data using the AES key.
Are there any security flaws I am missing and/or is there a better way to do this?


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By CONOR NICHOLL
For manager Frank Leo, the goal of Monday's non-league contest against the Denver Cougars was for Logan DeRosier and Alex Frey to see some innings and for top players Clayton Garland, Taylor Petersen and Jake Placzek to have a day off.
DeRosier worked four innings and earned the win in a 7-2 home victory in a team-pitched game at Larks Park. Frey pitched two relief innings. Placzek and Petersen didn't play after logging nearly every inning of the summer.
"We have had nine guys and had to run them out there," Leo said. "It's nice to get some bodies back and get healthy. We still need to find a couple of arms. It was good. We got accomplished what we wanted to tonight."
Garland eventually entered the game and went 1 for 3 with a walk after center fielder Desmond Roberts left with a respiratory infection. Aaron Cornell played in his first home game after he missed some time with a knee injury and went 2 of 5 with two RBI. Brent Gillispie and Mackenzie Handel homered for Hays, which moved to 2-0 against Denver this year. The Larks had 12 hits.
"I think we have a lot of potential to do a lot of things coming down the stretch," Handel said. "It was good to have tonight to get back to where we were."
Andy Lewton and Kyle Leroy, former Fort Hays State University pitchers, pitched the final three innings and allowed one hit. As well, new catcher Spencer Neve, from California, joined the team and went 2 for 2 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI.
Neve was delayed because of the plane crash in San Francisco.
"He did a great job behind the plate," Leo said. "I like the way he swung it."
Now the focus shifts back to league play for the Larks (22-8, league-leading 15-8 Jayhawk League). Hays travels to El Dorado (18-11, 15-10 Jayhawk) for a three-game series starting today at 7 p.m.
"We know we are beat up right now," Handel said. "Going into the series, we have got a few guys back. Obviously, Cornell is back, so we are going to go there with all of our fire back."
Because of injuries to Colin Hightower and Jeff Chesnut, Hays is down to three starting pitchers in Jason Zgardowski, Chandler Hawkins and Nick Goza.
"It has been tremendously challenging," Leo said of roster construction. "It was a challenge at the start before we got started, we lost about seven guys. It seems like it's been an ongoing recruit all summer. Now, this late in and having to replace that many guys, it's not easy. We have had calls out all over the place."
Hightower is out indefinitely with arm problems, while Chestnut was shut down last Wednesday after an arm injury.
Zgardowski, Hawkins and Goza will pitch the next three games and then Hays is off Friday. However, the Larks currently don't have a starter for Saturday's home game against Liberal.
"Right now, it's a big question," Leo said.
Leo said the Larks could team-pitch Saturday and start one of the relievers, such as David Owen (0.47 earned-run average), D.J. Carr (1.84) or Ian Bentley (2.66).
Hays has done this occasionally throughout the years, including 2008, when closer and eventual Jayhawk Pitcher of the Year Steven Mazur made a spot, four-inning start.
Brandon Anderson, who started two games earlier in the summer and then missed some time with a shoulder injury, has pitched in relief, but isn't healthy enough to start.
"That might be a situation," Leo said of a reliever starting. "We don't want to completely deplete the bullpen. But we've got to get somebody out there."


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Let's be honest.
You don't care about what my, "Top Ten Games of the Year," are.
I mean, there might be a small majority of you who do (and I thank you for caring,) but most of you don't and probably stumbled onto this column one way or another. That's fine too.
Yet, because you are here and I have your attention; here are my favorite games of the year. A couple of things first; they are in no particular order, these are totally my opinions, and yes, some games were left off because I never played them.
-Cookie Clicker
I sank way too much time into this monstrosity. Cookie Clicker is the definition of a mindless game. You click the cookie. Then you don't have to click the cookie, it's clicked for you. Grandmas are then hired, cookie portals opened, you've prestiged twice, and you don't know what you've been doing for weeks of your life. In the newest version, they've added dungeons. It's almost enough to bring me back in. Nonetheless, this became a great conversation among me and friends this year, as we all began to click the cookies. It became a bit of a competition, as we all tried to make more and more. We couldn't even eat them if we wanted to. It was a weird time for all of us.
-Rayman Legends
This is the best 2D platformer in years. Yeah, I throwing it up against that New Super Mario Bros. nonsense. Rayman Origins was a surprise when it came out. It had old school difficulty, tight controls, and a fantastic art style. Fast forward to this year. Legends comes out with even tighter controls, a better perfected difficulty curve, and improved art that makes your jaw drop. It was a wonderful throwback to a simpler time of gaming; and when played with friends, one of the best co-op experiences of the year. Did I mention there were musical levels? Yeah, those were cool too.
Man, I love Ninja Theory. Heavenly Sword was a fun, if flawed game. Enslaved really sold me on how that studio can tell a story. Now, Capcom gave them the reigns to Devil May Cry. This game is the definition of metal. The music hits hard, the action hits harder, and even the environment tries to kill you. They even give you a story that actually makes sense and makes you care about the world and these characters. I really can't emphasize how much I dug the art style this game has. It oozes character and is easily one of the more visually diverse games I played this year. It also has one of the best boss fight encounters in a game in who knows how long. You fight Fox News. Seriously. Youtube it.
I love fighting games. I love DC Comics. Do I need to say more? LOOK AT ALL THE COSTUMES!!!!
-Tomb Raider
This was a bit of a surprise. Not that I wasn't expecting the game to be good, but that I would enjoy it as much as I did. Tomb Raider goes back to the beginning of our heroine's story and gives us a new take on the classic franchise. It's a story about the loss of innocence as much as it is about Lara exploring this lost island. Gameplay wise, it's less Uncharted and more Arkham Asylum, but the change was a good one. Uncharted had already out Tomb Raider'ed Tomb Raider, and the game had to do something different. Yeah, I think we all could have done with more raiding of tombs, but let's save that for the sequel. Also, the game gave us TressFX…that's awesome.
I just want to say upfront that I am terrible at this game, but man is it addictive. From the moment that it yells at you to, "save the last human," you are sucked into this visually stunning arcade homage to games like Defender. Between the leaderboards, the multiple ships, and challenge levels; Resogun is one that I keep coming back to on my PS4. There's also voxels…all the voxels
-Grand Theft Auto 5
Like you're surprised that I put this here. GTAV gives the player a world to play in. You can go to therapy, bike, golf, steal a tanker truck, dive for treasure, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. The game also gave us the most insane, over the top, and possibly evil character in existence; Trevor. Dear lord, I love Trevor. Not because of the terrible malcontent that he is; but because how much he doesn't care and revels in it. GTAV is a mixed bag for most people. Despite it's somewhat lackluster mission structure and over the top maybe-it's-satire-or-maybe-they're-just-crude humor; I found something to enjoy there.
-Bioshock Infinite
Elizabeth. The Songbird. God Only Knows. There are so many magical moments in Bioshock Infinite that it is hard to narrow down what really grabbed onto me. Even though the story may fall apart towards the end, the roller coaster that Infinite takes its players on is a wonderful one. From your baptism into Colombia to the first time you meet Elizabeth, Bioshock Infinite takes the player on an emotional journey that goes places few games dare to go.
-Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag
Being a pirate and terrorizing the sea is completely fantastic. Sailing around, searching for treasure, and razing ships just hits a chord with me…albeit an evidently sinister one. From the sea shanties, to the well created locales, the game's atmosphere is designed to bring you into that world. What's more amazing is that this game brought be back into Assassin's Creed. ACIII was a terrible mess, and I had sworn off any future installments because of the foul taste that it had left. Yet, as the reviews came in, and the word of mouth spread, I found myself looking at Black Flag. I'm really glad I did. Playing it on the PS4, the graphics are gorgeous and sound design is incredible. Nothing is more terrifying than the thunder of a rogue wave coming at you in surround sound. More than anything, the game is simply fun.
-The Last of Us
How could this not be on my list? The Last of Us is an incredible experience. Joel and Ellie's story is one of heartache, anger, and loss. It is a story of a broken world filled with broken people; where even the best of intentions ends in pain. There is no happy ending, but there is resolution. It's easily one the top games of the generation. The gameplay and the story come together in ways that few games do; and it draws the player deeper because of it. For me, this is the reason why I love gaming; and why I believe that this is a growing art form. The Last of Us made me laugh, cry, and rage with its characters; and there were nights where I had to stop playing because I was so emotionally drained. I can't remember any game in recent memory that has had that sort of effect on me. I cannot recommend this game enough. If you have a Playstation 3, you need to play The Last of Us.
So there you have it; the games I enjoyed this year. There are some great ones that I didn't get around to for various reasons, but you should play:
-The Stanley Parable
-Gone Home
-Super Mario 3D World
-Papers, Please
Nonetheless, last year was a great year for gaming and this year is shaping up to be something special too. Here's to 2014 and the magic it will invariably bring!


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Located on the downtown Toronto harbor front, 125 ft underground, 35 ft below Lake Ontario, this project connects the Island airport to the mainland allowing pedestrians to commute with unrestricted access to the Billy Bishop Toronto City airport. Today a ferry service is available. The Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Pedestrian Tunnel is unique, it is the only tunnel today that connects an island to the mainland using a walkway. Once completed, shaft elevators on main land side, island side will incline escalators bringing service into the 21st century.
Technicore Underground Inc. is based out of Newmarket Ontario, a family owned and operated business, founded in 1997 by Tony DiMillo, Owner Director. Tony's son Joey DiMillo, Project manager, has seen the project through from ground breaking with secant piles through to concrete pouring in the tunnel currently underway. The secant wall was supported by a combination of tie-backs and struts and walers for both the mainland and Island shafts. Rock bolting and mesh were installed as required to provide safe working conditions. The shale contained very little limestone. Strengths ranged from 80 to 100 MPa.
Atlas Copco sales representatives were on hand to make recommendations for drill hole diameter for the use of the Swellex bolts. Atlas Copco personnel completed onsite training on the Swellex bolts installation and inflation arm instruction using both the PSP 300RDP air operated pump and H1 hydraulic Swellex pumps. Part of the product offering was to train Technicore personnel in the use of our pull test equipment for both the PM12 and MN24 Swellex bolts.
Excavation was started from Surface with 15 m length secant piles thru overburden into bedrock to stabilise the shaft opening. Several rows of tie back anchors were installed for the remaining 13 m of shaft depth down to overall depth of 28 m on main land side.
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The main shaft undercut wall required the installation of 3.6 m PM12 Swellex bolts. The overall main tunnel dimensions required were 11 metres wide, 7.3 metres high and 183 meters long. Once the profile of the tunnel had been excavated, 5 rows of 3.6m long MN24 Swellex bolts were installed for ground support.
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It takes many partners to complete such a project. Technicore is responsible for the mainland and island shaft excavations, the main tunnel excavation, ground support and building the final Concrete structure. Forms and concrete will be supplied by TecMix, which is Another division of the Technicore Group of Companies.
PCL Construction Canada are the General Contractor that will build the elevator shafts in the mainland and inclined escalators on the island. Forum is funding this project and Arup Tunnel Designers are the engineering
consultants responsible for the tunnel design. The tunnel is a PC3 project and is a design build. It's the only one around, only tunnel that connects the mainland to the island using a moving walkway creating a better way to travel to and from the island airport.
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As the alleged leader of the Black Guerrilla Family gang at the Baltimore City Detention Center, federal prosecutors say, Tavon White could get access to pretty much whatever he wanted: drugs, phones, money and sex.
He is now being held under more straitened circumstances at a state prison in Cumberland, according to his attorney, who is asking a judge to reconsider the conditions of his detention.
"The totality of his belongings were as follows: A jump suit, one pair of underwear, shower sandals, a sheet for the bed. Period," the lawyer, Gary E. Proctor, wrote in a court filing.
White is accused of running a lucrative smuggling operation at the Baltimore jail, coordinating with gang members on the outside and corrections officers inside to bring contraband into the jail.
White also had sexual relationships with female officers, prosecutors say, getting four of them pregnant.
The corrections department confirmed Tuesday that officers from other facilities have been working entrance security at the jail. Previously, officers turning up for work were screened by their peers, according to an affidavit in the case. An officer would have three chances to pass through a metal detector before a supervisor would have to decide whether to let him or her in.
But the officers accused of smuggling contraband developed a series of work-arounds to avoid being caught, according to prosecutors.
Sometimes, officers would call one another to check whether internal affairs investigators were at the entrances, according to intercepted phone conversations summarized in the filing.
Other times, they would wait until a co-conspirator was staffing the checkpoint before heading through, according to the FBI.
Union officials said they were not consulted on the new policy. Archer Blackwell, a representative for AFSCME Council 67, said it would be "demoralizing."
"They're just implementing stuff on a whim and not consulting us at all," he said. "I don't think you should throw everyone in the river.
"They're not giving them any breathing room to develop any trust or relationship as a result of this incident."
Rick Binetti, a spokesman for the corrections department, said White's property arrived in Cumberland a couple of days after he did and has been given to him.
Proctor wrote that he went to visit White but was allowed to confer with him for only an hour, and then only through a glass screen.
"It appears possible, if not probable, that Mr. White's continued incarceration by the Maryland Department of Corrections will harm the attorney-client relationship and effective preparation for trial," Proctor added.
The U.S. attorney's office, which is prosecuting the case, has agreed to a hearing on the issue, Proctor wrote, but no court date has been set.
Binetti said prison authorities have been working to accommodate Proctor's requests.
"The warden has been personally coordinating visits and phone calls with the lawyer since White's arrival," he said. "The warden has spoken with his lawyer personally."
"There are normal visiting hours, but because he is a pretrial detainee, his lawyer has been informed — again, personally, by the warden — that he is allowed to visit whenever it is convenient," he added. "Tavon White can also make phone calls to the lawyer as well any time he needs to."
Defendants on federal charges in Baltimore are typically held at the Chesapeake Detention Facility, a state-run facility adjacent to the Baltimore City Detention Center.
In recent days, lawyers for some of the 25 people accused in the case have signed standard agreements with prosecutors that lay out the terms on which they will be able to review evidence in the case.
In an effort to protect witnesses from retaliation, the U.S attorney's office agrees to give evidence to defense teams on the condition that they not provide copies to their clients.


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Celebrity Family Pictures Week of Oct. 8, 2012
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Stars and their kids had quite the active weekend with outings to polo matches, sitting in the stands at soccer games, and picking pumpkins. Jennifer Lopez and her twins got into the spirit in matching jerseys to take in a soccer game in Spain, while Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon celebrated Family Day at the Santa Monica Pier with their twins, Moroccan and Monroe. Heidi Klum helped Lou pick out a pumpkin during a visit to the pumpkin patch, and Alessandra Ambrosio dressed up her little ones for a day with the horses in LA. Plenty more adorable moments were captured this week, so be sure to click through the rest of the fun photos!