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Justin Bieber took his Can-Am Spyder into Bev Hills Thursday ... and when traffic got too congested for his taste, he maneuvered it onto the sidewalk where he rode illegally ... almost hitting someone.
Watch the video closely ... you'll see Bieber comes off the sidewalk at an intersection, and comes close to creaming an elderly woman with a walker.
He clearly doesn't care ... because seconds later he's rocking out to music as he waits at a light.
BTW ... Bieber's on probation for the egg throwing incident, which means he's not allowed to violate any laws. Lucky for him ... no cops in sight.

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You know what one of the greatest disadvantages to being an adult is? Not being able to be a kid in a toy store anymore.
I'm sure you know the feeling. Trying to comprehend everything available, pure bliss flowing through you as your eyes take in every sight, all the while your childish wonderment starts creating scenarios in which you're playing with everything you see. It's an irreplaceable feeling that's easy to get nostalgic about.
While that feeling may be irreplaceable, I've got to say that looking at the upcoming gadgets of 2013 produces something that's pretty damn close. There's a little bit of need, a little bit of want, and, due in large part to some generously sized price tags, a whole lot of wishful dreaming.
So from long awaited big named game changers, to sci-fi inspired awe inducing wonders, to the just plain fun, here are the 13 best gadgets coming your way in 2013.
Google Project Glass
The biggest gadget of the year? Quite possibly. It's certainly the most bizarre looking.
If you haven't been following, Project Glass is the Google backed, augmented reality device that allows for everything from weather updates, to messaging, to maps, to Google searches themselves to be available right in front of you at all times through a hands free interactive pair of glasses. It's an idea straight out of science fiction that is nearing us ever closer, as the estimated release date for Project Glass is currently 2013, and developers are receiving theirs currently.
Ultimately it will either be Google's "Virtual Boy", or the biggest thing since the smartphone.
Galaxy S4
If the Mars Curiosity rover had discovered intelligent life, they would probably know about as much concrete data on Samsung's next model of the Galaxy line as we do.
What is rumored though is quite exciting. Along with a bigger screen and slimmer design, every piece of technology from projected electronic keyboards, to bendable screens (which may become a big trend in the new year), to unbreakable displays has been rumored for the S4.
Whatever may actually come of the S4, it will likely be the biggest smartphone release of the year. Also with Samsung smelling Apple blood in the water lately, it could turn some serious market tides.
More than just one TV, the buzzword for all TVs this year is 4K
4K is the next step in resolution quality, and while it isn't earth shattering, it is clearly the sharpest, most dynamic TV resolution available, and just about every major TV manufacturer has a supporting model on the horizon. Some of which are quite absurd in size, clarity, and certainly cost.
Soon keeping up with the Joneses will mean owing a 4K TV, so if you're an early adopter, start shopping around now.
If Project Glass isn't the biggest project of the year, then it just might be iTV. That is if it actually releases this year…and if anyone had an idea exactly what the hell it is.
What is known about iTV is that it will be Apple's full fledged entry into the TV market (not just a media box) and will most likely aim to refocus the TV as the unquestioned centerpiece of your home. Most likely this will be done with a greater emphasis on features, apps, and device compatibility, as well as a Kinect like control system.
Truthfully it's all speculation at the moment. However, given Apple's track record, don't be surprised if the iTV is a beautiful, top of the line, highly versatile, expensive, must have, unbelievably cool gadget.
Oculus Rift
Ugh, another virtual or augmented reality gaming accessory?
Well yes actually, but don't hold that against the Oculus Rift. Another Kickstarter success, the Rift allows for an immersive gaming experience where a combination of technologies built into the goggles produces an effect of "being there" that few other devices have neared. Combined with hands free control options, the goal of the Rift is to allow gamers to step into and become a part of their favorite games like never before.
Thanks to the backing of gaming legend John Carmack, and some favorable, if confounded, first impressions from just about everyone who's experienced it, the Rift could be a real breakthrough in the field.
Basis Band
Ok, technically this was released in 2012. However, 2013 will be its breakout year.
The Basis Band is a tattler of sorts for your health. It keeps track of everything from your active workout progress to your sleeping patterns, and helps you to construct a better lifestyle based around your real habits. There's been similar devices and applications for years, but none of them provide the ease of use, fluid design, and incredible amount of features that the Basis does.
It's as simple as this. If you are serious about monitoring and improving your health, shy of regular visits to a good doctor, or a full time nutritionist and trainer, you will find no greater companion than the Basis.
Fujitsu Lifebook 2013
Fujitsu has quietly been making some of the most solid and consistent computers in the moderate price range with their Lifebook series for quite some time now.
The Lifebook 2013 is not quiet and humble though. It is a Frankenstein creation of pure awesomeness (someone just make that a word already) that is not just a high quality laptop, but a laptop that includes a built in detachable digital camera, a phone that is available via insert, and a keyboard area (are you ready for this?) that is also a detachable tablet that can even share data with the laptop, and take some of the burden from the computer to improve performance while in use as a touchscreen keyboard.
It's hard to say, without trying it personally, if the Lifebook 2013 is more insane or brilliant. Either way? Damn, I really want one.
Not technically a gadget, and possibly not set for any kind of release in 2013, this is the odd duck of this list.
It's also the most important. At a base level it's a circuit component that would allow for better server speeds, and the usual niceties. However, the potential uses of the device have people in the industry fantasizing about everything from it being used to eliminate computer boot up time, and even allow for the development of a true learning computer.
At a consumer level the memresistor wouldn't be available until 2014 until the earliest, but it's developmental progress in 2013 will be the story to watch as it will most likely impact the functions and abilities of gadgets for years to come.
Canopy Sensus Case
Originally phone cases were designed for protection, and then eventually style. Recently their evolutionary pattern has seen them enhance the functionality of the phone itself via features like extending battery life.
The Canopy Sensus is definitely the next step in that line. Its interactive back panel allows for 10 points of input and means that the user can keep their mitts off the screen and still use their touchscreen phones. It's particularly useful for playing games and not obscuring screen space, or after plowing through a bucket of greasy chicken and not wanting to smudge your phone.
The Sensus will retail from $59 to $99 when it goes on sale this summer (with models for the iPhone 4, 4S, and 5 available), and apps that specifically support it will be rolling out around that time. Should it get the proper support, it will be a welcome change to the same old, same old school of case design.
Gaming Systems (all of them)
A quick question. Would anyone not supposedly making a game console please stand up?
No one huh? That's what I thought. We already knew to expect news on the next gen Xbox and Playsation, but 2013 will also give us the Ouya, Nvidia's recently announced surprise of a handheld system called Project Shield, possibly Valve's "Steam Box", and more. It will not be an easy year to be a gamer on a budget, but a brawl with this many contenders is bound to make for an entertaining melee for even just spectators.
Kingston 1 TB flash drive
Much like jewelry, there is a fine line between eye-catching and gaudy in the world of gadgets.
Kingston's new flash drive is teetering that line, and leaning a bit more toward gaudy at the moment. Besides being frighteningly fast, it will also hold 1 Terabyte of information, making it the largest flash drive ever constructed.
Who's it aimed at? Professionals or data hoarders, possibly, but certainly not cash strapped consumers, as a similar 512 GB model retails for $1,700 meaning a 1 TB version will probably go for…a hell of a lot. Still though, 1 TB? Pretty impressive.
Lego Mindstorm Ev3
Growing up, I could never decide between the ninja and pirate lines of Lego toys. Even today, it's a toss up.
However, if the Mindstorm Ev3 was available when I was a lad, there would have been no question as to my Lego preference. The Ev3 is a 594 piece kit that comes in several models, supports iOS and Android remote control abilities, includes sensors that allow for smooth unimpeded movements, and even comes equipped with infared eyes that can recognize and react to obstacles.
Basically then it's a Lego Terminator, and yeah, I kind of want one.
Lenovo Erazer X700 Gaming PC
The era of desktop computers, and desktop computer gaming, is slowly dying. It's around the time of dying though that you usually see the best a field of technology can offer, as the combination of years of wisdom, and freedom from the burden of expectations often leads to inspired design.
The Lenovo Erazer is a killer example of that. Aimed to go head to head with Alienware and the other gaming computer giants, you can get the new Lenovo with a top of the line i7 processor, choice of best available GeFore or AMD graphic cards, and up to 16 GB DDR3 RAM, but the selling point is actually the big red button. With just one push of the red button on the front of the tower you can immediately overclock the Erazer and get the most out of an already beastly machine.
When it's released in June starting at $1,499, the Lenovo is both a tough sale in the modern computing world, but that should take nothing away from the incredible design.
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Here's a paddle-raft excursion on southern Oregon's Rogue River that provides a little Mozart and Bach played by a chamber music trio, wine tastings in the evenings, and memorable dining. Plus a good amount of bird-watching, historic sites, exhilarating rapids, and side-stream swimming.
A sandy beach in a wilderness canyon is an unusual venue for a concert of baroque chamber music, but then several things about this river trip are not usual. And they've all come with us on the paddle rafts, rocking in the riffles, ricocheting down the angry rapids—the cello, violas, violins, and music stands; a famed wine maker with several cases of his best vintages; and a round, ebullient chef.
In this particular campsite beside the Rogue, these are the genial sounds of late afternoon: a violin tracing a Mozart theme, the gently splashing river, the ping of crystal wine glasses, the snap of the cookfire.
The Rogue, in southern Oregon, is a lovely setting for appreciating all this. Its clear waters—which rise on the western slope of Crater Lake—drive through mountains cloaked in dark, ferny forests. Along its 215-mile journey are stretches of musical riffles, heart-stopping falls, and reaches that are positively Japanese in aesthetics and tranquility. Ospreys fish along the canyon, wild azaleas perfume the cold air hanging over the river bends.
During our 40-mile run from Alameda Bar to Foster Bar, daytime presents the standard river-trip fun—lazing around the rafts in quiet stretches, paddling like crazy in the whitewater, swimming, picnicking.
It's the evening campsite scene that distinguishes this production of James Henry River Journeys out of Bolinas, California. While the passengers are doing combat with their tent poles, the chamber trio is playing some concerto by Vivaldi or Bach. Joel Peterson, wine maker for Ravenswood, is uncorking a case of bottles for the sunset talks and tastings—one night it's chardonnays, the next merlots and zinfandels. Afterward, beneath the Oregon stars, Chef Bob Miller serves a fine dinner by the campfire.
A lot of river traffic plies the Rogue—oar rafts, paddle rafts like ours, hard-shell kayaks, and, on the "non-wild" stretches of river, the famed and noisy jet boats bearing rows of day-trippers. Grants Pass, on I-5, is the big gateway town, with strips of motels, cafés, jet boat docks. Most of the passengers in our party spend the night before the run downriver at comfortable Galice Resort or Indian Mary campground.
At Alameda Bar, a few miles down-stream from Galice, we put our paddle rafts and inflatable kayaks into the river, run a few miles, and enter the wilderness at Grave Creek Bridge.
For those whose river-running has been limited to California's dry Sierra foothills and southwestern canyons, the Rogue seems impossibly lush. Long grasses wave on the river terraces. Above are the dark fairy-tale forests of fir and spruce, dripping mosses, ferns. Creeks pour down through banks festooned with wild roses and honeysuckle.
It's near to summer solstice and the days are long and bright. It can rain in June—Lord, can it rain—but we get lucky with empty blue skies and hot sun.
Sometimes we stop at a side stream for a swim—in the icy swirls of Big Windy Creek, at the steep water slide and plunge pool up Tate Creek canyon. And once, wearing our life preservers, we jump off the rafts and bob like apples down a quiet piece of river.
Along the way, we camp out three nights, pitching our tents on the sandy beaches or up in the woods. Vintner Peterson talks to us about the making of wine, and evokes soils rocky or rich, breezes laden with eucalyptus or the sea, berries coming to sugar. We turn the glasses and gaze through the wine at the sky's last light. And there is no sound like that of a solo cello, creeping into the woods in the deep of night—a heavy liquid sound that seems to crawl over fallen leaves and wrap around the tree trunks. Early in the sunny mornings, a violinist named Shira sits alone on the tethered rafts, smiling to herself, fiddling Irish jigs.
For the most part, the river is friendly, with a spicy dose of rocks, holes, hydraulics, and back eddies to challenge the boatmen and thrill the paddling passengers. ("Get in touch with your inner geek!" yells one passenger.) And there are a few thunderous waterworks, like Rainie Falls and Blossom Bar, which must be scouted on foot and occasionally walked around.
Several of us take turns paddling the inflatable kayaks, which for the novice is something like trying to steer a balloon. But it's a nice way to experience the river in semi-solitude, appreciating such things as that mother merganser sliding in the current with her string of fuzzy ducklings, or the rare sight of a pair of river otters playing on a distant beach. But once, I stupidly miss an approach and get sucked sideways down the tongue of a rapid and tossed into a hole.
Even though I'm wearing a life preserver, the river holds me under for a worrisome long time, churning me around like nasty laundry, then spitting me out into a roller coaster of haystacks. Sputtering and scared, I'm hauled by a boatman onto his raft and don't stop trembling for two hours.
All along the river are reminders of the Rogue's human history—Indians, gold miners, rappers, settlers. Across the river from our camp at Battle Bar is the site of an 1855 engagement during the sad Rogue River Indian Wars. We spend half a morning poking through the buildings at Rogue River Ranch, a historic site and museum of early pioneer lifestyles on the river.
Birders can find plenty to keep them happy along the Rogue—gaggles of Canada geese waddling along the banks, great blue herons flapping down the gorge, kingfishers, an occasional bald eagle, several species of swallows, woodpeckers, ducks, warblers, and more.
On our last night we set up camp at Solitude Bar while the musicians play Handel's Water Music. Vintner Peterson hauls out the Ravenswood merlots and cabernets for tasting. Chef Miller serves leg of lamb marinated for three days in soy sauce, ginger, and orange juice, with a demiglaze of zinfandel, mint, and mushrooms. The stars are intense. I lie in my sleeping bag, listening to the sound of water rushing toward the coast. And then, just before I fall asleep: the guttural tones of the cello.
Western Rivers
By Lynn Ferrin
Oregon's Rogue River
rises near Crater Lake and flows some 215 miles to meet the coast at Gold Beach. It passes through the busy town of Grants Pass, on Interstate 5, where visitors can find motels, res-taurants, and other services. One-day jet-boat and one-day float trips operate along the 34-mile "recrea-tional" section of the river from below Grants Pass to Grave Creek Bridge. The roadless section from Grave Creek Bridge to Foster Bar is the "wild" section of the National Wild and Scenic River; no motors allowed. Jet boats also go upstream from Gold Beach as far as Blossom Bar.
Action on the River
Chamber music is the late-afternoon entertainment on this Rogue River trip operated by James Henry River Journeys of Bolinas, California. Some outfitters camp out, others stay overnight at comfortable wilderness lodges along the river. Experienced paddlers run the rapids in hard-shell kayaks—usually with a private permit.
For a list of outfitters and other information, write Rogue River Program, BLM, 3040 Biddle Road, Medford, OR 97504.
Walking the Rogue
If you'd rather explore the Rogue River canyon on foot, there's a fine backpacking trail along the north bank of the river, climbing through the forests, dipping down to river's edge, with established campsites along the way. It passes near the natural waterslide at Tate Creek (shown below). The trail runs 44 miles through the roadless wilderness from the Grave Creek Bridge to Foster Bar; it usually takes four or five days to hike. No pack animals, horses, or vehicles allowed. You can arrange locally for a shuttle pickup at Foster Bar. Best seasons for hiking are spring and fall; it can be uncomfortably hot in mid-summer. A nice short hike is the four-mile round trip from Grave Creek Bridge to Rainie Falls.
Rogue Rests
Visitors to the Rogue River area can find historic hideaways and first-class lodges peppering the banks of the Rogue, and others just a short distance away in the surrounding forest. Each of these places has something unique to offer the discerning traveler:
Wolf Creek Inn, Wolf Creek (541) 866-2474; www.rogueweb.com.
The inn was built in 1883 and was a stop on the 16-day stagecoach ride from San Francisco to Portland. Jack London completed his novel "Valley of the Moon" here. Off I-5 about 20 miles north of Grants Pass and 13 miles east of the river, $45–$75.
Galice Resort, Merlin (541) 476-3818; www.galice.com.
Built in 1945, the Galice, popular with locals and former president Jimmy Carter, has eight rooms, hot tub, and kitchen. There are also rustic cabins and a cottage. 20 miles northwest of Grants Pass, 15 miles off I-5, $50–$80.
Morrison's Rogue River Lodge, Merlin (800) 826-1963; morrisonslodge.com.
Built in 1946 as a fisherman's lodge, Morrison's is now a rafting and fishing resort with tennis courts and a pool. In summer, guests dine outdoors. Sixteen miles west of Grants Pass, $85–$150.
Weasku Inn, Grants Pass (800) 493-2758; www.weasku.com.
Opened in 1923, this resort has hosted famous guests such as Clark Gable and Herbert Hoover. Summer barbecues allow guests to grill their own fresh fish. Located in the town of Grants Pass, $125–$295.
Tu Tu' Tun Lodge, Gold Beach (800) 854-6357; www.tututun.com.
Taking its name from the Tutuni people or "people close to the river," this AAA four-diamond facility boasts a long wine list and has 16 guest rooms and two suites, a separate house and cottage. Along the river 7 miles from the coast, $85–$325.
Photography courtesy of nwrafting/Wikimedia Commons
This article was first published in March 1997. Some facts may have aged gracelessly. Please call ahead to verify information.


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This Guest Post is by my friend, Mark Tankosich, who has dan rankings in both Sho-ha Shorin-ryu karate and Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei jodo. Along with the martial arts, his passions include the Japanese language. He currently lives and teaches in Hiroshima, Japan.
A while ago, I happened to be looking at myself in the mirror, and I noticed something. I won't go into the details here, but I realized that, in a certain way, I had begun to physically resemble my teacher, John Hamilton Sensei. "Hmmm," I thought, "must be one of the effects of karate training."
Immediately following this thought, it "hit" me that karate training has – or at least should have – a certain kind of effect on not only the karate-ka's body, but also on his or her mind / spirit / personality / character.
Anytime that I'm lucky enough to have this kind of personal insight, I try to jot something down that, in the future, will help me to remember what I'd learned. Here is what I wrote this time:
"Think about it. A primary reason for walking a Way is that, over the years, it molds you into a certain kind of person. As you progress down the path, who you are should be gradually changing in ways that are consistent with the ideals of your Way."Through your karate training, are you changing in ways other than those that are physical? I'd like to believe that I am, but occasionally rereading the short passage above helps me to insure that I don't stray too far from the right path.
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Until the April 19 deadline to negotiate with other teams' restricted free agents passes or Victor Cruz signs a deal with the Giants, there will be whispers about the possibility that the wide receiver will wind up on another team.
Giants quarterback Eli Manning doesn't believe that will happen. During an interview with WFAN in New York on Wednesday, Manning said that he has spoken with Cruz and made plans to start working out with a player that the quarterback expects will be catching his passes in 2013.
"I do, I do. I think (that's) what I have to believe and what I want to believe, just because he's such an important part of our offense," Manning said. "I think he wants to be in New York, you know, in his hometown. So I hope it all works out."
Given the fact that NFL teams have recently been as interested in pursuing restricted free agents as they have been in charging less than full price for exhibition games played by guys who will be driving UPS trucks in a week's time, Manning's belief is easily justified.
If another team did break ranks and make a play for Cruz, the Giants might have to scramble to find the money needed to match the deal. Restructuring Manning's contract would be one possible way to make that happen, but Manning said there have been no talks on that front to this point.


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Monday, July 7, 2008
Illegal immigrants have rights that need to be defended
First, it is in the self-interest of the local (legal) labor force to see these cases go to court. If employers can continue to abuse illegals workers without impunity, they will prefer hiring illegals over legals. This reduces the demand for legal workers, and thus the number of employed legal residents and/or their wages.
Second, I hold little esteem for any policy that discriminates against the unlucky. The illegal immigrants in question were unlucky in that they were born in the wrong country. Being harassed by the lucky ones is not what I envision as a realization of human society, and specifically human right. It is not a question of an Economist having a heart, think about it an insurance against being born in the wrong place. Illegals should be helped, not discriminated against.
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On top of the interest of locals you describe, the concept of (artificial) borders that delimit who can work where is a huge economic inefficiency. Europe is on the right track with opening its borders and will benefit immensely from it.
- July 7, 2008 at 11:53 AM
- Independent Accountant said...
I say deport 'em all. At the point of a gun. Otherwise this country will face a revolution. You feel sorry for illegals, bully for you. I say illegals have one right: immediate deportation.
- July 7, 2008 at 8:43 PM
- Economic Logician said...
IA: Why this sense of entitlement? You have been very lucky to be born in a rich country. Why not not share that luck? And why not take advantage of it as well? As Vilfredo points out, borders create large inefficiencies. The free movement of labor (and capital) is a condition for improved welfare in most economic models I know of.
- July 8, 2008 at 6:38 AM
Independent Accountant: It looks like you are from Texas, thus highly likely, like me, to follow the principles laid out in the second testament. Do you have any compassion?
- July 8, 2008 at 7:26 AM
- Patrick R. Sullivan said...
If employers can continue to abuse illegals workers....
An emotionally charged phrase like the above ought not be found in a blog dedicated to economic logic.
If people voluntarily come here to work, how are they 'abused'?
- July 8, 2008 at 9:02 AM
- T-Bone said...
If an employer can threaten to turn an illegal over to the authorities and the illegal has no power to report abuse without losing their livelihood, clearly illegals can be exploited.
I think our quota system is so restrictive that we can't legally get the immigrants that we need. So they come illegally to work, often at lower pay than they would get otherwise. If we could deport all illegals, we'd create an economic mess for ourselves. But in reality, more illegals would replace deported illegals, since they come to find jobs, and leave when they don't find any.
People don't like immigrants because they feel (or have been brainwashed to feel) like they are being invaded endlessly, or that they should hate and distrust immigrants (well, Hispanic and other non-white immigrants... white Europeans are okay apparently), or they fear an unfamiliar culture.
Some people say they just don't want illegal immigrants, but they seem to usually not make any distinction between legal or not. They complain about pressing 1 for English, seeing private business and government cater to their demographic with Spanish language signs, labels. and documents. And so these people tend to be opposed to even allowing more legal immigration if not closing off all immigration completely.
Even Independent Accountant shows demagoguery, warning of some phantom revolution.
But other than these unreasonable fears, what is the problem with immigrants? If we allow immigrants to be freer to come legally, they can bring entire families and be just like any other family in the US, contributing to the US economy in both demand and output. Is it because they are poor to begin with that we don't like them? Should we also deport our poor? That doesn't make sense.
Anyway, I agree with EL.
- July 8, 2008 at 9:37 AM
- Economic Logician said...
PRS: Thanks for pointing out the typo, I have corrected it. However, my argument is that economic logic dictates that it is in the interest of the local population to prevent illegals from being abused. If not, illegals become a better bargain for employers and drive the legals and locals out.
- July 8, 2008 at 10:34 AM
- Patrick R. Sullivan said...
I'm still trying to figure out how illegals are 'abused' by having their lives bettered. If they don't like how they're treated, they'll either go home or find another job.
- July 8, 2008 at 3:12 PM
They are abused because current labor laws are not applied in their employment. Whether they are illegally in the county or not does not matter, everybody is equal in the application of the law.
- July 8, 2008 at 5:41 PM
- Patrick R. Sullivan said...
They are abused because current labor laws are not applied in their employment.
Circular reasoning. If current labor laws are not in their best interest applying those laws to them would be abusive.
Does anyone here have any firsthand experience with illegal workers?
- July 9, 2008 at 8:36 AM
- T-Bone said...
PRS, you must know how forced your argument is. Nobody should have to take the time to explain that being able to voluntarily choose between various degrees of abuse/unfairness does not make those choices fair by default. You know better than that.
- July 9, 2008 at 11:12 PM
- Patrick R. Sullivan said...
Nobody should have to take the time to explain...
Especially when they can't. If you have an argument, make it. Don't expect me to concede your appeal to your own authority.
Keep the name of this blog in mind: LOGIC.
- July 10, 2008 at 7:33 AM
- T-Bone said...
You have a reputation of playing dumb to make strained arguments, but are quick to pick up on details that you can use. You are capable, but underhanded. Yes, logic is central to this blog. Use it rather than ignore it.
- July 10, 2008 at 1:20 PM
PRS: A local restaurant was recently busted for paying illegals below minimum wage, forcing them to work overtime for no pay and charging high rent for a squalid, over-occupied apartment. Clearly, the employer was banking here on the fact that illegals would not dare to complain.
The restaurant owner did not want to hire locals because he would have to pay the regular wage. If he had to pay the same wage to illegals, he could/would have hired locals as well. This is the economic logic behind local support for lawsuits against abuse of illegals. How difficult is this to understand?
- July 13, 2008 at 1:07 PM


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ICD-10 Code O36.0190
Maternal care for anti-D antibodies, unsp trimester, unsp
Diagnosis Code O36.0190
Short Description: Maternal care for anti-D antibodies, unsp trimester, unsp
Long Description: Maternal care for anti-D [Rh] antibodies, unspecified trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Version 2019 of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code O36.0190
Valid for Submission
The code O36.0190 is valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions.
Code Classification
- Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00–O99)
Information for Medical Professionals
Code Edits
The following edits are applicable to this code:
Maternity diagnoses - Maternity. Age range is 12–55 years inclusive (e.g., diabetes in pregnancy, antepartum pulmonary complication).
Diagnoses for females only - Diagnoses for females only.
Convert to ICD-9
- 656.10 - Rh isoimmunization-unsp (Approximate Flag)
- Anti-D isoimmunization affecting pregnancy
- Anti-D screening positive
- Fetal AND/OR placental disorder affecting management of mother
- Rhesus isoimmunization affecting pregnancy
Information for Patients
Rh Incompatibility
There are four major blood types: A, B, O, and AB. The types are based on substances on the surface of the blood cells. Another blood type is called Rh. Rh factor is a protein on red blood cells. Most people are Rh-positive; they have Rh factor. Rh-negative people don't have it. Rh factor is inherited through genes.
When you're pregnant, blood from your baby can cross into your bloodstream, especially during delivery. If you're Rh-negative and your baby is Rh-positive, your body will react to the baby's blood as a foreign substance. It will create antibodies (proteins) against the baby's blood. These antibodies usually don't cause problems during a first pregnancy.
But Rh incompatibility may cause problems in later pregnancies, if the baby is Rh-positive. This is because the antibodies stay in your body once they have formed. The antibodies can cross the placenta and attack the baby's red blood cells. The baby could get Rh disease, a serious condition that can cause a serious type of anemia.
Blood tests can tell whether you have Rh factor and whether your body has made antibodies. Injections of a medicine called Rh immune globulin can keep your body from making Rh antibodies. It helps prevent the problems of Rh incompatibility. If treatment is needed for the baby, it can include supplements to help the body to make red blood cells and blood transfusions.
NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- Fetal-maternal erythrocyte distribution (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Hemolytic disease of the newborn (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Rh incompatibility (Medical Encyclopedia)
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General Equivalence Map Definitions
The ICD-10 and ICD-9 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.
- Approximate Flag - The approximate flag is on, indicating that the relationship between the code in the source system and the code in the target system is an approximate equivalent.
- No Map Flag - The no map flag indicates that a code in the source system is not linked to any code in the target system.
- Combination Flag - The combination flag indicates that more than one code in the target system is required to satisfy the full equivalent meaning of a code in the source system.
Present on Admission
The Present on Admission (POA) indicator is used for diagnosis codes included in claims involving inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals. POA indicators must be reported to CMS on each claim to facilitate the grouping of diagnoses codes into the proper Diagnostic Related Groups (DRG). CMS publishes a listing of specific diagnosis codes that are exempt from the POA reporting requirement.


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Have a Client in Crisis? Take It Slow and Easy
This time we hear from Pedro Silva, a financial advisor with Provo Financial Services in Shrewsbury, Mass. He recounts how a client's breakdown helped him realize he needed to slow down his process when working with clients in crisis.
When people are going through a major transition we've learned that what they need is listening and support, not problem solving. This lesson became particularly clear to me when I met with the widow of a long-term client who had recently died.
During our first meeting after her husband's death we started talking about important next steps to get her finances in order, including putting her name on the accounts, adjusting the blend of investments in the portfolio, and changing beneficiaries. When it was her turn to talk, she looked at us with tears in her eyes and said, "I'm sorry, I'm not ready to do this." She explained that even though she knew these steps were necessary, she wasn't yet ready to take his name off of the accounts or change the investments he had picked.
That was the moment we realized there was something very off in our process. When she needed us the most we were offering solutions that didn't make sense to her. Our timeframe and our to-do list were completely different from hers. A few months after that meeting the client took her accounts to another firm – something we know often happens with widows.
Around that same time I heard an advisor named Kathleen Rehl describe her own experience of becoming a widow. She talked about the fears and pressures she felt at that time, and how the process of grieving left her temporarily unable to make plans for the future. She outlined a slower, methodical approach to decision-making that was much better aligned with how widows cope with loss.
These two events -- losing that client and hearing Rehl speak -- made me realize our firm needed to completely retool our process for working with widows so that we could feel confident we were addressing pertinent financial issues, but on a timeline that worked for them. We developed a new process to help widows transition from their initial fog of grief to a place where they would be comfortable making decisions in a thoughtful and proactive way.
As a first step, we started to give all our widowed clients a copy of Rehl's book, Moving Forward on Your Own: A Financial Guidebook for Widows, either in person or through the mail. We also created a to-do list that addresses what they will experience in their first year. It includes items both big and small, everything from donating the deceased spouse's clothing to changing living arrangements. We bring up the option of therapy as another way help them with their transition. We've developed relationships with therapists who know what our firm does and who sometimes send us referrals.
Most importantly, we tell our widowed clients that there's no rush — that they can take their time making these financial decisions. I would say that the biggest overall change in our approach is that we frame these next steps as part of a process, not a transaction.
I've seen firsthand how this new system can benefit widows. We had one new client who was referred to our firm after her husband died. At first we did almost nothing but check in with her. We let her know her money was safe and that there was nothing that needed her immediate attention.
When she came back a few months later, she looked like a new person. She had a new haircut, she was wearing brightly colored clothing, and she was a lot more present and confident. She asked us questions and engaged with us in a way she hadn't been able to right after her husband died. Her transition really made us feel we were on the right track, and that waiting had been the correct decision.
Today we embrace the reality of widows' timelines and the emotional complexity they are dealing with. Our role is to make sure they don't make bad financial decisions during that time. We want to be part of the solution, not another problem for them.


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The Testing of Spatial Structure Methods (TOSSM) project is a long-term research project aimed at testing the performance of different analytical methods of detecting population spatial structure from genetic data. Advancing our ability to detect population structure using genetic data has been identified as a research priority for both the Scientific Committee of the International Whaling Commission (IWC SC) and the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Though a number of analytical techniques are available that use genetic data to address population structure questions, none have been thoroughly tested to quantify their performance in a conservation and management context.
To address this lack of reliable performance tests, NMFS and the IWC SC jointly initiated the TOSSM project, the purpose of which is to design and conduct a large, iterative performance-testing study.
The TOSSM project has been developed through a series of workshops and IWC SC meetings. Documents produced for these meetings and workshops are helpful in understanding the history and objective of the TOSSM project.
A cornerstone of the TOSSM project has been the production of a set of simulated populations on which genetic analysis methods can be tested. Datasets representing these populations—and a handbook detailing how the datasets were generated—are available for TOSSM users.
Another important facet of the TOSSM project has been the production of computer functions that assist in testing genetic analysis methods. The TOSSM package, written in the 'R' language, is designed to test the utility of these analytical methods.


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Day 7 T-Shirt of Choice: Refill Required by Glennz Tees / Origami Pigeon by Random Objects
NYC Neighborhoods Visited: Midtown West, Lower East Side, East Village, Theater District, Flatiron
Today was our last full day in New York City and it started early. very early. How early? 5 am early. Now you might be wondering what would compel two people already lacking in much needed sleep to wake up to 5 am. The answer: Foursquare. I was determined to earn my Today Show Newbie badge and the only way to do that was to be at Studio 1A in Rockefeller Center before 6 am. Possible? Absolutely! Out hotel is situated about a 5 minute walk away from Studio 1A and so quickly getting there was not an issue. The alarm went off at 5 am sharp, but we both hit the snooze the button. It went off again at 5:30 am, we jumped out of bed, quickly got ready and was out of the door by 5:35 am. By 5:40 we were at Studio 1A and I was able to score my Foursquare Today Show Newbie Badge! I was excited and tired as hell. And so instead of standing in line with the crazy Today Show fans, we decided to head back to the hotel to snooze off again. Hah!
After a slight blog disaster (it lasted a good 30 minutes before the problems were resolved), we decided to head back to the Lower East Side to experience the one and only Katz's Delicatessen. Located on East Houston St., Katz is famous for their popular Pastrami on Rye Sandwich.
If you've seen When Harry Met Sally then you're already familiar with Katz's Delicatessen. It's the place where Sally had the greatest orgasm ever. They even have a sign situated right above the table in which the infamous scene took place. Part of the Katz experience is simply getting your food. They have a weird system of ordering, but if it works for them, why change it? When you first enter Katz, you are given a ticket. You are then directed to one of 4 different areas of the counter. Depending on what you want, that is the area of the counter that you go to. We wanted our Pastrami Sandwich, and after initially go to the wrong line (the breakfast line), we headed to the sandwich line. Now, there was literally no one there when we went since we stopped by shortly after opening, but apparently, it gets super busy at peak lunch times. Our sandwich server was a little grumpy, but he did offer us samples of the meats while he made our sandwiches. The samples were so delicious and was a great prelude to the real deal. I ordered the classic Pastrami on Rye and Michelle had the Reuben on Rye. After you get your sandwich, you then go to one of the drink lines to grab your beverage. There's one section for canned sodas, and another line for everything else. At each counter station, you give the helper your ticket and they serially tally your total charges. Interestingly, you don't pay until after you finish eating. You bring your ticket to the front of the restaurant and pay the cashier before heading out the door full and satisfied.
The pastrami for me was the best I have ever had. I'm used to wet pastrami sandwiches, this was hardly that. The meat was tender, but it was not dripping like crazy with oil as I ate it. Also, the serving was huge (for me at least). I asked the server if the sandwich was big (we considered sharing one). Then, he flashed me the piece of bread he was using and then said "no, it's not." And that is why we ordered two separate sandwiches. But when we received our sandwiches (it took about 5 minutes for him to cut the meat and prep it) we noticed that they really do pack on the meat. If it's a big and succulent pastrami that you're looking for, then be sure to check out Katz's Delicatessen. Meg Ryan would approve.
Though we couldn't even finish our sandwiches from Katz's, we headed down to Butter Lane for cupcakes, as suggested by Carlos of Oven Fresh Dreams. We arrived there right before they opened. Upon entering, we were greeted by trays of mouthwatering cupcakes. I decided on the Elvis (banana cupcake with a peanut butter frosting, topped with marshmallows) and Michelle had the Marco (chocolate cupcake with a maple pecan frosting). The cupcakes was so light and moist and the frosting was not overly sweet. One of the best cupcakes we've ever had!
Hey, that's me sporting Origami Pigeon in front of Butter Lane! Be on the look out for this shirt to be featured in an upcoming episode of Co-Tee TV (I should know, because it's already been filmed).
We then caught the subway back up to 5th avenue to check out the NBA Store. I'm a big basketball fan, but the prices were just a little too outrageous for me. Once we did our walk through, we headed back to Hotel Mela for some much needed rest and some shut eye. After 5 days in New York City, we were both very exhausted.
Feeling rejuvenated, we caught the subway back to the Lower East Side to pay a visit to Brian Shevlin of Year of the T-Shirt fame. He's the guy that's been wearing a different T-Shirt ever day in 2010 and posting his tees on his site on a daily basis. Brian runs a little art collective called Con Artist, with Con standing for Connected. It's a place where artists can congregate, socialize, design and sell their goods and artwork. Con Artist is a little hole in the ground, literally. Two black doors are swung open from the sidewalk of Ludlow Street, inviting guests to come and take a peek at the artwork, as well as the vintage and new tees. Brian gave me a tour of his little art abode and I was thoroughly impressed and blown away by their quality of work. If you're in the Lower East Side and you want to be inspired, then be sure to stop by Con Artist – tell Brian that Coty sent you!
Brian let me take a TON of photos of his gallery and workshop, and I will be posting those in the coming days in a separate post, so be sure to be on the lookout for that.
A few blocks away from Con Artist was our dinner destination. Boca Chica was highly recommended by Carlos of Oven Fresh Dreams (remember, we stopped by and visited him the day before) and so we just had to check it out. Tired of Italian, we were excited to tingle out tongues with Latin American cuisine. Carlos was right, Boca Chica was an awesome food experience – it was so good! We started off with plantain chips and bean dip (on the house) and Alitas De Pollo (grilled spicy, honeyed wings). The honeywings were so tender and spiced just right. For the entrees, Michelle had the Arroz Con Camarones (shrimp and yellow rice) and I had the Pollo Havanero (grilled chicken with almond, parsley, garlic sauce). The Pollo Havanero was delicious, and the sauce that was smothered over the chicken was perfect.
After dinner we made a pit stop at Trader Joe's to pick up a few more goodies to bring back home and then we made one last ditch effort to taste the famous sticky buns from Amy's Bread. When we visited Carlos at the Amy's Bread on Bleaker St., they were unfortunately out of sticky buns. Lucky for us, they had one sticky bun left at Amy's Bread in the Hell's Kitchen area.
With our sticky bun curiosity put aside, we headed back to our hotel to pack up our things for our flight back to Honolulu, Hawaii. We made one last trip to the Shake Shack on 44th for a midnight snack. The Shack Burger hit the spot and was the perfect ending to a delightful and food-filled NYC experience.
In 5 days we did so much, experienced so much and tasted so much. The only thing left to wonder about New York is when we will be back. I Heart New York, that's for sure.


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The electric crossover Byton from Nanking, China
Byton is trying to make a splashy debut at CES, with a focus on the digital experience over the driving experience. The Nanking, China company introduced their debut vehicle concept at CES on Sunday, rolling out new connectivity-focused electric crossover. Their unveiling comes one year after Faraday Future made a splash at CES, and then only to scale back its ambitions within months.
"It's as intuitive to operate as any smart device you've ever seen," Breitfeld said. Byton recently opened an office in Silicon Valley with plans to sell its first vehicle in China in 2019 hoping to move to the US at a later date.
The concept's sloped exterior replaces standard parts with smarter technology. In leu of door handles, the concept opts for facial recognition sensors that can detect drivers and passengers and open doors accordingly. Side-view cameras replace mirrors. In place of a grille, a screen displays. The concept's interior contains four seats with rotating front seats.
Byton has said the first vehicles will have Level 3 autonomous driving. This means, essentially, that the car can drive itself, but only under certain conditions and under human supervision. Byton expects to install Level 4 capability, which requires no human supervision under defined conditions, perhaps sometime in the next decade.
Within the cockpit spans a 49 inch screen that can be controlled by touch, voice, or gesture. It is customized for both the driver and the front seat passenger. It can limit the amount of information available depending on whether or not a human is driving.
Along with all of these features, Byton is also working hard to team up with Amazon to integrate the tech company's Alexa Virtual Assistant into its vehicle.
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Greek Life Resources
Alcohol Event Registration Form–submit this form at least 1 week in advance for any social mixer or event where alcohol will be present.
Chapter Member Roster–submit this form at the end of each semester and include active members and new members. This form is used to calculate Chapter GPA.
Chapter Officer Form–submit this form when officers for your organization have changed (either due to elections or vacated positions).
General Event Planning Form–submit this form for major events that your organization plans to host, either on campus or off campus, that will not have alcohol on campus (examples include 5Ks, lareg scale philanthropy events, etc.).
New Member Roster–submit this form at least 2 weeks after the end of Continuous Open Bidding and list all new members who are participating in the organization's new member program.
Permission to Initiate Form–submit this form at least 5 days prior to scheduled initiation and list all members that your organization plans to initiate.
Greek Alphabet
|A ………………..Alpha (al-fah)
|N………………..Nu (new)
|B ………………..Beta (bay-tah)
|X………………..Xi (zeye)
|G ………………..Gamma (Gam-ah)
|O………………..Omicron (ohm-e-cron)
|D ………………..Delta (del-tah)
|P………………..Pi (pie)
|E ………………..Epsilon (ep-si-lon)
|R…………………Rho (row)
|Z ………………..Zeta (zay-tah)
|S………………..Sigma (sig-mah)
|H ………………..Eta (ay-tah)
|T………………..Tau (taw)
|Q ………………..Theta (thay-tah)
|U………………..Upsilon (yoop-si-lon)
|I ………………….Iota (eye-o-tah)
|F………………..Phi (fie)
|K ………………..Kappa (cap-ah)
|C…………………Chi (ki)
|L ………………..Lambda (lam-duh)
|Y…………………Psi (sigh)
|M ………………..Mu (mew)
|W………………..Omega (o-mega)
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Sport Psychology Professor Helps Canadian Olympians conquer the Mental Game of Running
WATERLOO -- Kim Dawson says she helps elite athletes to run fast so she doesn't have to herself.
Dawson, a professor of sport psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University, works with a group of high-performance runners who train out of the Speed River Track and Field Club in Guelph, Ontario. And with four of her athletes bound for the London Olympics, she can afford to take it easy in her own recreational athletics.
"I go for a run and don't worry about a thing," she says. "It's a little unfair, actually."
Dawson's four Olympics-bound runners are marathoners Eric Gillis and Reid Coolsaet, steeplechaser Alex Genest, and 1500-metre specialist Hilary Stellingwerff. She works with them to develop psychological techniques for fending off slumps, dealing with injuries, peaking at the right time, managing their emotions over the course of a race, and "having a life" outside of running, a sport that requires participants to seek out huge helpings of physical pain.
"Just as there's a whole arsenal of physical skills that runners need, there's a whole arsenal of mental skills, too," she says. "First and foremost, the athletes have to learn that the first thought they have doesn't have to be the thought they keep -- they're capable of changing their emotions."
Dawson helps her athletes to set short- and long-term goals, and then create action plans for achieving those goals. She encourages them to "live their whole lives" early in the training cycle, then narrow their focus as a big race approaches.
Individual events are broken down into several stages, each with its own mental game plan. In the marathon, for instance, the first 10 kilometres are about relaxation and optimizing body mechanics. Passing the halfway mark provides an emotional boost that is carefully harnessed in the drive to the finish line.
"Nothing is unprepared," Dawson says. "They are in complete control -- it's about being consistent."
The pressure and distractions of the Olympics present special challenges to any athlete, and Dawson has been working with her runners to deal with those hurdles. In the lead-up to the games, she has been coaching them on "event management" around their races and on developing specific mental race strategies.
"The Olympic Games are so massive, there can almost be a stigma attached to them," she says. "We actually call it the Big O, and we do a lot of work helping the athletes to keep their perspective amid the hoopla."
Working with elite runners has provided Dawson with a wealth of knowledge about the psychology of high-performance athletics. She's been sharing her expertise in a column in Canadian Running magazine, in seminars and talks, and in her sports psychology classes at Laurier, which are studded with examples drawn from her training work.
Whatever happens for each of the four athletes on race day in London, Dawson takes satisfaction in knowing they are not just physically, but also mentally, prepared for the race of their lives.
"It's so thrilling to help these runners meet their potential," she says. "When they get an outcome I know they deserve because they've worked so hard for it, it's just a wonderful thing to see."


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Frequently Asked Questions
Public Library
Can I borrow a book from another library on inter-library loan?
Yes. When the library does not own a book that you would like to read, just contact us with the title and author. The library belongs to a national computer network that allows us to borrow items for you from other public libraries across the country. There is a $2.00 charge per book to help defray postage costs. Approximately 1,000 items are borrowed each year with this service.
Can I renew my books over the phone?
Yes. Books, movies and magazines may be renewed one time by calling the children's or adult department. You may also renew your items on the library's website:
Can I rent a computer game?
No. Games can only be played in the library. You may call ahead to reserve a time on the library's gaming systems.
Do you have story time for children?
Yes. Ready Readers Story Time is held on Wednesday mornings from 10 - 11 a.m. for 3-6 year-olds. Please use north entry door. Children will enjoy crafts, stories, and related activities. There is no cost. Call the Children's Department at 515-386-4415 for session dates and times.
Does the library have a Friends group?
Yes! Friends of the Library group were formed in 1993. They are very active. Their purpose is twofold; to serve as the Library's ambassadors to the community and conduct Library fundraisers. Two annual fundraisers are held: a membership drive, and a used book sale in the library basement, both held in October. Each dollar raised goes back to the Library to help purchase items or support programs over and above the Library's annual operating budget. Annual memberships are available starting at $2.00. If you are interested in becoming a Friend of the Library, want to learn more about their activities, or want to know the date of the annual used book sale, please visit the library website at www.jeffersonpubliclibrary.org.
Does the library have FREE wi-fi and internet-access computers for public use?
Yes. The library has several computers available for public use in both the adult and children's departments. Time limit is one hour per day and computers may be reserved by calling the library at 515-386-2835. They can be checked out with a library card that does not have a fine of more than $1.00. If you don't have a library card, you must present a current photo i.d.
How can I leave a memorial for a loved one?
The Jefferson Public Library accepts monetary gifts for the purchase of items to add to our collection in memory of a loved one. Call or stop in and specify the amount of your gift. We will send a card to the family and then choose an appropriate book and inscribe the person's name. Each time that book is checked out; a memory of your loved one is recalled. This is a nice way you can help the library and leave a long-lasting remembrance of that special person.
How do I get a library card?
Present current photo identification to apply for a card. Seventh grade through adults are eligible for a card in the adult department and are required to present their card each time they want to check out an item. Three year olds through sixth grade are eligible for a card which will be kept on file in the Children's Department.
May I have books delivered to me at home?
If you are physically unable to come to the library and live within the city limits of Jefferson, please call the director who will match you up with a volunteer who can deliver items to your home on a regularly scheduled basis.
What are the library hours?
Monday & Wednesday: 1-8 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday: 1-5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Monday & Wednesday: 1-8 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Friday: 1-5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
What is the Creative Learning Center?
This hands-on center is intended to help children experience new and unique concepts, encourage imagination, and develop reading skills. Sensory boards, magnetic mazes, shape puzzles, just to name a few, are designed to spark your child's interest in different subject areas. Items are rotated throughout the year, so children will be able to experience new items on a regular basis.
When is the genealogy room open?
The public library's genealogy collection is available during the library's open hours. The Greene County Genealogical Society's reference room in the library basement is staffed by volunteers on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings. The public library collection includes microfilm of the Jefferson newspapers back to 1866, indexes to all cemeteries in Greene County, and other indexes including birth, death and marriage records, and newspaper obituaries.


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Experts: Don't Panic, it's Just One Jobs Report
Editor's note: The U.S. economy added a disappointing 38,000 jobs last month, the smallest number in more than five years, according to seasonally adjusted figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The weak numbers suggest a June interest rate hike – which the Federal Reserve had recently hinted is possible – is now off the table. We asked two of our experts to give us their quick takes on the report.
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Thanks to all who supported OMCA NEXT! It was a wonderful evening in celebration of our new vision to inspire California's future and to foster the next generation of stewards, citizens, innovators, and creators.
The evening, on Saturday, May 10, 2014, focused on the Museum's role as a leader in shaping the future of Oakland, the Bay Area, and California as a whole, that is reflected in its history and tradition, shaped by the many facets of today's culture, and revealed through the next generation.
The Night's Schedule
6:00 pm
Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres on the terraced gardens by Grace Street Catering
7:15 pm
Dine on elegant California cuisine by Barbara Llewellyn Catering paired with Keenan wines
Bid in a spectacular live auction
9:30 pm - midnight
Dance to the Richard Olsen Orchestra
Funds raised at OMCA NEXT support school tours and education programs. OMCA is uniquely poised to address learning approaches that align with the most visionary aspects of California's new Common Core State Standards, and its core value of innovation. We are redefining the Museum's education practices, which serve over 40,000 school children each year, to include critical thinking, interdisciplinary learning, use of new technologies, and creative problem solving.


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Be active plus is a GP referral exercise programme for people with specific medical conditions that can benefit from being more active.
Briefly these conditions include:
- Coronary heart disease, including previous cardiac event (e.g. a heart attack or heart surgery) over 6 months ago
- High blood pressure (no higher than 160/100)
- Obesity (a Body Mass Index of over 30)
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Stroke or TIA over 12 months ago
- Neurological conditions e.g. Parkinson's, stable MS
- Depression and / or anxiety
- Arthritis
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
To join the Be active plus scheme a person needs to be referred by their GP or Practice Nurse at their surgery. The staff at the surgery will check that the scheme is suitable for them and then complete a referral form. Once the details from the form have been submitted to the Be active team the person will receive a call (or a letter) from a Health and Fitness Advisor at a local leisure centre. They will invite the person in for a first appointment at a convenient time.
The scheme is funded by Birmingham Public Health, and so all GP surgeries in Birmingham are able to refer patients.
Leisure Centres with Be active plus
Be active plus is available at:
- Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre
- Erdington Leisure Centre
- Fox Hollies Leisure Centre
- Handsworth Wellbeing Centre
- Kingstanding Wellbeing Centre
- Nechells Wellbeing Centre
- Newtown Pool & Fitness Centre
- Saltley Wellbeing Centre
- Shard End Wellbeing Centre
- Small Heath Wellbeing Centre
- Stechford Cascades
These are the 11 centres where a Health and Fitness Advisor has an office. It is possible to arrange to have appointments at other city council leisure centres and to exercise in many other venues across the city.
What happens on the scheme?
The first appointment is for the person to find out more about the scheme and for the Health and Fitness Advisor to find out about what sort of activities the person might like to try. An individually tailored exercise programme will be written for them – taking into account their current fitness level, medical conditions, activity likes and dislikes and availability. They will be supported during their 12 weeks on the scheme. At the end of 12 weeks, the person will have an exit appointment to discuss their progress and plan their future exercise programme. A report is sent back to their GP. They will also be contacted 3 and 6 months after they have finished on the scheme to see if they are still exercising.
How much does it cost?
It does not cost participants to be on the Be active scheme, but they would be charged the admission rates of any activities they attend. The cost of this depends on which activity a person chooses to do, at which leisure centre, whether they have a Passport to Leisure or pay by direct debit etc. All costs and any possible reductions in costs will be explained by the Health and Fitness Advisor at the first appointment. Participants will be encouraged to join Be active scheme which provides many activities across the city free of charge.Wellbeing Referral Form Wellbeing Referal Form PDF


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Figures show drop in building work
The number of large extensions and new housing developments being built dropped by 8% last year.
Latest figures revealed just 5,297 projects started nationwide in 2012, down from almost 5,750 in 2011.
However six counties bucked the trend, including Westmeath where the number of developments soared by 39%.
Works featured in the national housing construction index include all home builds from extensions that need planning permission and detached homes to housing estates. Elsewhere it showed the number of people applying for planning permission dropped in every country nationwide, except in Donegal where it jumped by 20%.
Danny O'Shea, managing director of Link2Plans which compiled the report, said the index reveals a slow down in the rate of decline in planning applications and commencements.
He said: "This is a trend that we saw in previous volumes of our index. Looking back at the whole of 2012, the numbers show that while commencements are down 8%, six counties all saw an increase. If these trends continue into 2013, we could expect to see numbers potentially rising in the first half of this year which is potentially very positive news for the sector as a whole."
Link2Plans said commencement notices give a real time report of construction activity, as one must be issued to a local authority within a month of work starting.
The largest fall in notices was recorded in Roscommon (-30%), Laois (-27%) and Donegal (-27%), while there were increases in Westmeath (39%), Mayo (29%), Sligo (25%), Cork (6%), Wicklow (6%) and Kilkenny (1%).
Elsewhere planning applications fell in every county except Donegal, where they rose from 1,067 in 2011 to 1,277. The largest percentage drop was experienced in Kildare (-34%), Kerry (-32%) and Clare (-32%). In Dublin planning applications were down by 252 (10%) and commencement orders by 55 (5%), while in Cork the figures were down 500 (-21%) for planning applications but 33 extra building projects started.
Mr O'Shea said the register contains tentative signs of hope for residential construction sector. He added: "While there was a fall in both applications and commencements, the fall has slowed down."
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