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With harvest right around the corner, farmers are beginning to prep their equipment for the fall rush. In farming, timing is everything, and any unplanned downtime during the short harvest period can have an adverse effect on a farmer's bottom line. As such, diligent farmers will invest significant time ensuring the combine and grain cart are in top working condition — but what about the tires?
Tires are often a forgotten component of the combine and grain cart, yet a full hopper of grain on today's combines can add 16,000 lbs. to the load, resulting in additional stress to the tires and increased compaction to the soil. To ensure optimum performance during harvest, it's just as important to prepare tires as it is to prepare the equipment.
"Getting prepared for harvest begins by ensuring you have the right tires for the job," says Scott Sloan, product engineering manager for Goodyear Farm Tires. "What might be a great setup for wet soil conditions may not be great for dry conditions, and vice versa. So, the two primary things to consider when selecting combine tires is the tread design and whether you want to use duals or singles; both decisions should be based on whether you'll be working in wet or dry soils."
Choosing the correct tread design
Combine tires are available in a wide array of tread designs — ranging from R-1 to R-3 — each designed for a specific type of application.
For decades, the R-1 has been the standard, general-purpose farm tire in the United States, but recently, the R-1W (sometimes referred to as the European R-1) has become increasingly common. Though there is much debate in the industry over which design is better overall, it really comes down to how and where the farmer plans to use it, Sloan explains.
"The R-1W has the exact same lug design, but the lugs are approximately 22 percent deeper than an R-1, which gives it slightly better traction in wet soils," says Sloan. "If running an R-1 in extremely wet soils, the voids between the lugs can fill, causing the tire to not penetrate the firm soil under the mud. However, if you run the combine on the road a lot or on very dry soil, the R-1 is going to provide a bit of a smoother ride due to the shallow lugs. So again, it really comes down to preference and soil conditions, but in the end, both the R-1 and R-1W are good all-around performers.
For those farmers who work primarily in very wet conditions, R-2 tires are designed with the deepest available lugs and a higher void-to-lug ratio, which provides excellent traction.
"I'd recommend going with an R-2 for those who work in extremely mucky conditions, such as cane and rice fields," explains Sloan. "However, if you only work in these conditions some of the time, it's still better to go with an R-1 or R-1W because they'll provide a smoother ride in dry conditions."
Lastly, R-3 tires are designed with a high lug-to-void ratio and what is commonly referred to as a button tread design, which is flexible and provides minimal ground disturbance.
"I'd recommend using an R-3 for applications where the farmer is concerned about the tires tearing up the ground," says Sloan. "For instance, grain carts carrying heavy loads can cause significant soil compaction, but the high lug-to-void ratio and flexible button tread design of R-3 tires work to minimize that compaction and provide a long, even tread wear."
Duals or singles?
Combines and grain carts can be set up with either duals or singles. Each setup has its pros and cons, but again, the best choice comes down to whether the farmer is working in wet or dry soils.
"Duals are able to run between the rows, which helps avoid stubble damage to the tires, but they aren't ideal for wet soils. In some cases, mud can pack between the duals, which can cause loss of traction," says Sloan. "On the other hand, the large footprint of singles spreads ground-bearing pressure over a wider area and helps to reduce compaction in wet soils. The downside is that the tire is too wide to run between rows and can become more susceptible to stubble damage."
Preparing for stubble
Stubble damage to tires has been an increased concern for farmers as today's corn varieties produce a much stronger stalk. Running in between the rows is the easiest way to avoid damage from stubble, but that's not always an option, in which case Sloan suggests adding accessories to the combine.
"The use of mechanical attachments, such as Stalk Stompers, has become commonplace. At a relatively low cost, a farmer can add an attachment, which can add years to the lifespan of a tire by eliminating damage from stubble."
While these attachments can improve lifespan in many cases, Sloan contends that nothing is more important to tire longevity than maintaining proper inflation pressures.
Calculating the proper inflation pressure
A common misconception among farmers is that tires should remain at the inflation pressure listed on the side of the tire, when in fact the proper inflation pressure can vary greatly depending on load.
"Once you have the right tires for the application, the best thing you can do to ensure optimum performance and lifespan is to keep them at the proper inflation pressures," says Sloan. "So, before harvest, I'd recommend checking inflation pressures on all of the tires and adjusting to the recommendations of the Tire and Rim Association based on the load you'll be carrying."
Of course loads are not consistently the same every day; wet bushels weigh more than dry bushels and bin extensions can be added or removed from one day to the next. While it would be ideal to adjust inflation pressure each time the load changes, most farmers would agree that they don't have the time to adjust pressures daily, which is why Sloan recommends inflating tires for the worst-case scenario.
Bottom line: harvest readiness is a little different for everyone.
Being productive at harvest time is crucial to yield, and tires can greatly impact performance in the field. To ensure optimum performance, farmers need to choose the right tire for the job and maintain the proper inflation pressures. The two factors affecting these decisions are soil conditions and load, which can differ from farmer to farmer.
"The bottom line is that farmers should base their tire setup on soil saturation and their inflation pressures on load," says Sloan. "If a farmer is unsure what the best solution for his or her scenario is, it's always best to consult with a local tire dealer, and explain how and where those tires are going to be used."


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BRISTOL — The Mount Abraham Union High School board is asking Addison Northeast Supervisory Union voters to mark their calendars for June 9, when the board expects to hold a vote on a third proposed FY 2016 spending plan for the school.
"The process of developing that new budget will be worked on over the next few weeks," said board chair Dawn Griswold in a statement.
VERGENNES — Addison Northwest Supervisory Union residents on Tuesday will vote on two Vergennes Union High School budget proposals in what will be the second decision this spring on spending plans for the 2015-2016 school year.
The first article on the May 5 ballot will ask residents to back a plan that cuts about $156,000 from the $10.47 million proposal that lost on Town Meeting Day, 831-718.
The second article asks voters to approve the board's original $10.47 million spending plan.
FERRISBURGH — Ferrisburgh residents on Tuesday will decide the fate of a second Ferrisburgh Central School budget proposal, one that will increase spending over the current level by 1.94 percent.
The FCS board's new proposal calls for spending of about $3.581 million for the 2015-2016 school year. The board in March made adjustments that netted about $39,000 of spending reductions in adopting its second spending plan.
The $3.62 million spending plan that lost on Town Meeting Day, 302-267, would have increased FCS spending by about 3 percent.
STARKSBORO — Starksboro residents will be the fourth group of voters in the Addison Northwest Supervisory Union to revote their school budget.
After a group of town residents last week submitted a petition to the school board to force a second vote on the Robinson Elementary School spending plan for the coming fiscal year, the board tentatively scheduled the revote to be held at a May 2 meeting.
FERRISBURGH — When the Vergennes Union High School board on Tuesday decided on a new budget proposal and vote date (see story, Page 1A), those actions triggered a date for a second Ferrisburgh Central School budget vote.
That revote, like the VUHS revote, will be held on Tuesday, May 5.
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Voters in 22.5 percent turnout also backed, 270-194, a separate $20,000 article that will pay for a keyless electronic entry system for FCS like those now used at other local schools. FCS officials said that system will improve security at the school's main entrance.
Good for Middlebury. Residents turned out in high numbers for a revote on a municipal bond that confirmed its earlier decision to go forward with the proposed $6.5 million project. That 1,600 people turned out for a revote in mid-May, just 119 fewer than the initial Town Meeting Day vote, is a credit to voter participation and community interest.
People have lots of ideas about why to reject the current proposal for the town gym and offices when they vote this Tuesday. Many have ideas about what Middlebury could do instead.
Here is mine.
I'm the gardener at the Ilsley Library. The back garden there, though very small, has become a place that welcomes not only people but honeybees, bumblebees, praying mantises, grasshoppers, rabbits, lots of different birds and butterflies, a neighbor cat, and a toad.
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The new location for town offices, in accordance with the town plan, keeps the offices downtown; the office building design is efficient and welcoming. The new location for the municipal gymnasium nestled among athletic fields is incredibly convenient for students at Mary Hogan, the middle school and the high school. The plan which was passed is a good one for the town of Middlebury now and well into the future, and most importantly, it is one we can afford.
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Front window regulator DIY
This write up is basically tommiexboi's write up and all the people that contributed to tommiexboi's write up, but with a few more pictures. This is a very doable DIY. It is not a quick DIY, but it is not a hard DIY. I am a female who has never worked on a car before (I have never changed a light bulb) and I have now done two of these repairs (driver's side window and front passenger's side window). There are so many reasons why you should do this repair yourself. First, is the cost. A repair shop will charge you anywhere from $250 to $400. Second, if you read through all the window regulator posts you will read enough horror stories that should convince you to do this yourself. Things do not get reconnected properly, vapor barriers are carelessly torn, etc. Having said all this, let me also say that if you follow this DIY and mess something up, I cannot be held responsible.
Let me start by saying, don't run out and buy a new regulator. Save yourself the $75. The first time I did the driver's side window, I bought the new part and then I came across this website and realized that I didn't need to. A simple zip tie modification would have made my old regulator as good as new:
The caveat to this is that the zip tie modification is not going to work for everyone and the problem is that you will not know if it will work for you until you open up the door, pull out the regulator and look at it. On the regulator there is a small metal cylinder that is connected to metal wire. This cylinder sits in a metal and plastic bracket. Over time, the plastic starts to chip away and the cylinder will pop out. Once this happens, your window will either move up or down very slowly or not move at all. In addition to the slow moving window, you will hear very scary grinding and clicking. There are several places where the regulator can fail. But, if I had to guess, I would say the most of regulators fail around the small metal cylinder. In my situation, both my regulators were failing in this spot. If the failure occurs around the small metal cylinder, then the zip tie modification will work for you. Here is what one of my metal and plastic brackets looked like. The cylinder sits in the space that I labeled "cylinder". You can see where the plastic broke off exposing the metal underneath:
Now onto the actual repair. Before you start this is what you will need. Do not attempt to start this repair without having these tools:
Now let's begin:
1. If you can, roll down the window half way. If the window doesn't move at all don't worry about it. No matter where it is, it will inevitably need to be moved later on.
2. Use your 10mm socket to disconnect the negative battery terminal. On my car the battery is in the trunk on the right side:
3. Use a screw driver to gently pry away the wood trim. Put the trim in a safe spot:
4. Underneath the armrest are 2 plastic caps. Pull them out and put them in a safe spot:
5. On the armrest you will either have a window control, a side mirror control, or a blank plug. (On my passenger side I have a blank plug). This will need to be removed. On the driver's side I was able to use a screwdriver with a very thin tip to remove it without any problems. On the passenger side, this blank plug was very deep in the hole and the screwdriver was not working. I could see that if I really forced the screwdriver in there it would have damaged the leather. Not really knowing what to do, I started looking around the house for something I could use to get this plug out. I tried this Wustoff carrot peeler and it worked great! No damage to the leather. I think any peeler in this basic shape should do the trick. You might also want to try removing the plug at the other end if you are having trouble. Sometimes removing the plug on the side that is higher up the arm is a little easier. If you have a window control or a mirror control in this spot, once you get it out disconnect the wires that are attached to it. Put the control in a safe spot:
6. Remove the 5 torx t-20 screws that are circled in red:
7. You are now ready to pry off the door panel. There are these white plastic protrusions on the door panel that snap into the door. You can't see them at this point, but these protrusions are holding the door panel to the door. They are spaced all around the door panel except for the top of the door. There are also a few around the large speaker. The best place to start prying is where the screwdriver is pictured. Gently wedge your fingers or a screwdriver into this spot and gently pry that corner of the door panel away from the door. If you can use your fingers it will be better than using a screwdriver because it is less likely that you will damage the leather. Once you hear the first pop, stop prying so that you can readjust your fingers. If you used a screwdriver to start prying off the door panel, put it down, you will not need it anymore. At this point you have created enough space for your fingers to pry the rest of the door off. I found the best way to finish prying the door panel off the door is to move clockwise down the door:
8. Once you get the door panel off, hold onto it and keep it relatively close to the door. Don't let it drop to the floor. There are wires and things attached to the door panel that you will need to disconnect. You will need to disconnect the 3 items circled below. The white piece that is circled is already disconnected in the picture. It is part of door handle and needs to be unhooked. The other two circled items are speaker wires that need to be unplugged. The arrows point to these small plastic pieces that hold the wires and plug into the door panel. Gently pull them out to free the wires from the door panel. Once everything is unplugged, let the wires hang and put the door panel in a clean safe spot:
9. It's now time to remove the airbag. Use the 10mm socket to remove the 3 bolts:
10. Hang the airbag up and out of the way. The best thing to use is a ziptie, but I didn't have one that was long enough, so I just used some strong twine:
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11. Remove this object (not sure what it is). It is connected with 2 torx t-20 screws. Let it hang:
12. Now for the really fun part. Removing the vapor barrier. Just do it gently and slowly so that it doesn't rip. I found it helpful to use scissors to help cut through the sticky stuff. Only do this if you are careful not to cut the vapor barrier. The first time I did this I removed the whole barrier the second time I did this I left part of the barrier attached to the door- the part on the left side of the door (see picture).
13. Disconnect the window regulator motor. It is held by 3 torx t-30 screws. Once the screws are removed you will need to twist out the motor to remove it. Let it hang:
14. The glass window sits in red colored brackets. These brackets are bolted to the regulator. You need to loosen these bolts. In order to loosen the bolts you need to see them and you will only be able to see them when the window is at the right level. Hopefully when you lowered the window in the beginning you were close. You will need to push the window so that it is at the right level for you to access the bolts. There are holes in the arms of the regulator and holes in the door. All of these holes need to be aligned for you to access the bolts. On the left side it will look like this:
And on the right side it will look like this:
Before you loosen the bolts you might want to have someone hold onto the window if you are worried about it falling. I didn't have anyone help me. As I loosened each bolt I kept one hand on the bottom of the window to make sure it didn't fall. Even with the bolts loosened my window didn't move that easily, and in fact I really had to push on it to get it to move. But that could be particular to my car. You might not have the same experience. I know other people have had the experience where the window fell down into the door when they were attempting this step. Use a 8mm socket with your socket extension to loosen the bolts.
15. Lift the glass all the way up and tape it. If you are worried that the tape is not enough, have an assistant hold onto it to make sure that it stays up:
16. Remove the 5 bolts that hold the regulator to the door. You will either need a 10mm socket or an 8mm socket to do this:
There is a ziptie that holds one of the window regulator wires to the door. Cut this ziptie with a razor blade. But use a razor blade with a safety edge. Don't use a razor like the one in the picture. It is not very safe:
17. You can now pull out the regulator. Just pull it out one arm at a time. It should be pretty intuitive. If you are putting in a new regulator, transfer this plastic clip from your old regulator to your new one:
18. At this point either modify your old regulator and put it back in or put in your new regulator. After you put the regulator back into the door you should ziptie that wire on the regulator back to the door.
19. At this point instead of working backwards to put everything back together I did something a little different. I could not reassemble everything without testing it first. I would hate to do all that work only to find out that there was something still wrong with the regulator. And after all that work I wanted to be certain that everything was perfect.
20. With the regulator back in the door, I lowered the window back into the bracket and tighten the bolts. I reattached the window regulator motor. I then reattached the airbag. I did this because I didn't want to leave the airbag hanging while I was doing my testing. I then connected the negative terminal of the battery and powered the window up and down a few times just to make sure it was moving properly. Once I felt comfortable that everything was ok, I disconnected the negative terminal again. I waited 10 minutes or so and removed the airbag and tied it back up. Some people might express concern that this was unsafe to do, but I really didn't feel that the airbag was going to explode and it didn't.
21. At this point you can work backwards to put everything back together. Put the vapor barrier back on the door. Someone in tommiexboi's thread recommended using a hair dryer to heat up the sticky stuff that holds the vapor barrier to the door. I found this to be helpful. Reattach the object on the lower left side of the door. Reattach the airbag. Reattach the speaker wires and the door handle clip. Snap the wires back into the door panel. Also, reattach the window control wires to the switch. Snap the door panel back onto the door. Secure the door panel with the 5 torx-t20 screws. Push the window control, side mirror control, or blank plug back into the armrest. Push in the 2 plastic caps that go under the armrest. Pop in the wood trim. Reconnect your negative battery terminal. Done!
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Very Helpful. I need to replace my regulator too, too bad I already bought the damn thing, or else I would've used the zip tie method. Thanks
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Very Helpful. I need to replace my regulator too, too bad I already bought the damn thing, or else I would've used the zip tie method. Thanks
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I love it when women who aren't afraid to break a nail post a excellent DIY
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Great right up...wow.
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Great write up. I did my passenger front window this past weekend, it was easy greasy!
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i just did my front passenger, wish i knew about the ziptie method before, anyways....my "one touch-button" feature doesnt work anymore when the window goes up, but it goes down on the one touch....also...my powerlock on that side stopped working, could it be a fuse....need to reprogram something...or did i just break it =\
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Thanks elbee, I just finished fixing it using the ziptie method, had a some troubles aligning the window when i was putting everything back together but everything works great for now. =)
BTW: to have less hassle, instead of hanging everything I just unplugged them and placed them on the ground, like the airbag and the motor
Airbag is on a yellow plug which you can get unplugged using a small flathead
Motor is just using a plain clip-on plug
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So I decided to remove my front passenger regulator tonight. I've been putting up with the cracking for some time now...I was hoping it was just the broken clips which could be fixed with the zipties but it appears the clips are still in tact. What do you guys think? If it's not the broken clips, what's making the cracking noise? Tomorrow I'm going to the stealership to pick up a new regulator. Also, could someone clarify just how to attatch the zipties to the cable? How do you secure them? THANKS.
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nice! great write up! the pictures are 10x better than mine hahaha
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Thanks for a great DIY! Worked like a charm.
One of the plates had clips broken off. The other was still holding up, but I applied zipties to it for the future. $250 saved! yay!
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eth700, I agree, these look good to me. Since I can't see the rest of the regulator, I don't really know where it is failing. But, I think you are right to buy a new regulator. If it was me, I would ziptie your new regulator just for added reinforcement. When you use the zipties, you basically thread them through the existing holes on either side of the cylinder to secure the wires so that that little cylinder has no way of popping out. I just really studied the pictures on this website and was able to figure it out:
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Thanks for the awesome write-up. It's written very well - easy to understand. I've looked at about three or four "regulator DIYs" and yours is by far the best, and I like the vote of condidence in your opening statements. Your saving everyone a lot of money. Thanks again.
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Thanks eth700!
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Great DIY!
I have one problem, though. Now the air bag light is on! I had disconnected the air bag when removing everything, but I have reconnected it and the wiring looks right. Is there something I could be overlooking?
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Now I know I that disconnectingn the airbag causes the SRS computer to register a fault, and I need a reset tool to clear it!
The Peake SRS reset tool is more money than I would like to pay. Does anyone living near Thousand Oaks have one? I am willing to pay a reasonable amount to have this reset.
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Hi Jim,
I am sorry this happened. I never disconnected the airbag so I didn't have the same experience. Did this happen even though the battery was unplugged? In other words, was there anytime the airbag was unplugged and the battery was connected. I am just curious, because Ritchie unplugged his airbag and didn't seem to have a problem. I have seen threads where people have talked about the reset tool. You should be able to find one.
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Fantastic DIY, I'm definitely gonna give this one a whirl and see what happens. Stickied
FYI I think one can just go to AutoZone or somewhere similar to have the codes reset.
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Yes, I powered the car back up to test the window, but hadn't reconnected the airbag. That has to be why the SRS sensed a problem.
The regulator was a fun project, though. On mine, the cable was all knotted up round the pulley at the motor, meaning the pulley had broken down. I bought a new regulator, and it went in without any problems.
Another consequence of disconnecting the battery was that I had to figure out how to reset the clock! What a pain that would have been without some help here. This forum is awsome.
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In nearly every public speech since the leadership handover, Li Keqiang, who will take over as premier in March, has spoke about the importance of urbanization as a new growth engine.
Societe Generale's Wei Yao however writes that the impact of urbanization has been "misunderstood and overstated by the market".
For one, Yao writes that the impact of urbanization on China's productivity growth is decreasing, just like the the direction of demographics on labor force growth.
"For an emerging economy to catch up, moving farmers to manufacturing plants is a key source of productivity gain in the early stage. China's experience in the past three decades was a typical example.
The 10-year average growth rate of China's urban population growth was 4.8% in the 1980s, 4.2% in the 1990s and 3.8% in the 2000s. The impact of this rapid urbanization on total factor productivity (TFP) was particularly pronounced. We estimate that this source accounted for about 30% of the impressive TFP growth.
"However, urban population growth should also decelerate rapidly in the current decade. The UN projected China's urban population to grow 2.5% in the 2010s, 1.3ppt slower than in the previous decade. As a result, China's labor productivity growth, which averaged 8% in the 1990s and 9.5% in the 2000s, will normalize lower as well."
Others share this view. Peter Orszag, vice chairman at Citigroup, has pointed this out before. He said China is near its Lewis turning point i.e. the point at which the shift of people from agriculture to manufacturing does not lead to productivity gains. "If China is at or near its Lewis turning point, Xi will face an extraordinary economic challenge, with far-reaching geopolitical ramifications." he wrote.
Markets have been responsive to policymakers' comments on urbanization and encouragement of infrastructure investment.
But Yao writes that this could be a huge impediment to its future urbanization and that Beijing needs to rethink its strategy to focus on:
- Removing obstacles to labor mobility, namely Hukou, a household registration system. " Given the projected urbanization trend and the number of migrant workers who do not have urban Hukou, the government may need to pour 40 trillion yuan into this project, equivalent to 20-25% of the total on-budget fiscal revenue by 2020".
- A fiscally sustainable safety net.
- Urban job creation.
Remember China had been trying to shift from export and investment driven economic growth, to domestic demand growth. This focus on urbanization could stall Beijing's long-term efforts on developing its growth model.


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'Games' was almost too big for Jennifer Lawrence
This year, The Hunger Games grossed $408 million domestically. Not bad at all. Just don't mention those eye-popping, accountant-pleasing numbers to Jennifer Lawrence, who headlines the franchise.
Lawrence plays freedom fighter Katniss Everdeen, a role that's iconic thanks to the best-selling dystopian trilogy that inspired the film series.
"It's so huge. It's why I almost didn't take the movie. It's a character that can very easily overpower the rest of my characters. I don't want to do something that's kind of similar. I haven't really done that many movies," she says.
"It's such an awesome things to be part of something that speaks to so many young kids about something that actually matters, about what one young person can actually do. I feel like I'm part of an important message and that feels good. It feels nice."
She's currently shooting the second installment of the series, Catching Fire. But Lawrence is also focused on her post-Games pursuits. She's a hot commodity this awards season thanks to Silver Linings Playbook, opening later this month. And she'd like to someday boss around other actors.
"I want to have a production company. Sometimes I read a script and wonder, how is this not being made? And I drive past the billboards and the movies that are being made – it's just so infuriating. I want to change that, hopefully. I've always wanted to direct," she says. "I'm decisive but I'm also insecure. That would make me a great director. (I'd say), 'This is definitely what I want. But wait. Is this what I want?'"


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For more than forty years, research supported by the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation has contributed to the growing body of knowledge and understanding of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, collectively known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).
Today, both the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) actively support research in the field, and there are approximately 80 new therapies in the pipeline. Below are examples of recent successful research initiatives, studies, clinical trials, and other efforts supported by the Foundation that have resulted in new advances in the field.
For a more comprehensive list of research news, visit the News Archive.
Basic Research
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation research has contributed significantly to the current hypothesis of the cause of IBD:
- That yet-unidentified environmental agents (such as bacteria) trigger an abnormal immune response in people who carry genes that make them susceptible to Crohn's or colitis.
- That the interplay of genetics, environment, and the immune system accounts for the initiation and perpetuation of the disease.
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation research funding has supported:
- Early Research on TNF-alpha, which contributed to the development of infliximab
- Discovery of the first gene for Crohn's disease, NOD2
- Development of animal models of IBD—vital resources that have greatly accelerated the pace of research
- Understanding and investigation of microbial antigens, bacteria that normally occur in the intestine and that are involved in the body's immune response
- Understanding the function of epithelial barrier cells, which are key to understanding intestinal inflammation
- Understanding and stopping inflammation.
- Early career training for many of the investigators involved in discovery of the IL-23 gene's role in IBD
Clinical Research
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation has sponsored comparative drug trials to find new uses for existing therapies—to enhance the effectiveness of these medications or to minimize harmful side effects:
- Azathioprine in both Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
- Azathioprine and prednisone vs. prednisone alone
- Effectiveness of methotrexate
- Methotrexate vs. 6-MP
- 6-MP vs. 5-ASA.
- Efficacy of infliximab in combination with methotrexate for Crohn's disease - study is ongoing
Key Outcomes in Surgery
- New surgical technique: improving ileoanal pouch surgery by sparing the anal transition zone. In people who have undergone colectomy, this operation eliminates the need to wear an external pouch in order to eliminate body wastes.
- Understanding the psychological impact of ostomy surgery.
Contributions to Cancer Research
- Standard Classification for Dysplasia in IBD—landmark paper that helps physicians evaluate pre-cancerous changes in cells and determine course of action for their patients.
- Studies of markers of cancer risk in chronic ulcerative colitis.
Contributions to Pediatric Research
- Prednisone absorption in childhood IBD
- Interventions for bone mineral deficits in children
- Value of serological markers in pediatric IBD
- Alternate-day dosing of prednisone in children
- 6-MP and corticosteroids in newly diagnosed children.
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's Research Investment Portfolio Also Includes:
- Targeting specific "hot areas" for Requests for Applications from researchers
- Identification of the microbial antigens that activate immune responses in the intestine.
- Biomarkers of colon cancer in IBD
- Growth/Bone development - discover how inflammation causes growth failure and bone disease in children with IBD
- Funding government studies the Foundation deems essential to IBD
- CDC/Kaiser Permanente Epidemiology Project, which will help determine how many Americans have IBD and identify differences in treatment patterns
- Building resources that benefit the entire scientific community
- Clinical Research Alliance, a national network of medical centers that participate in clinical trials
- DNA and Cell Line Bank, an important resource for geneticists who are studying IBD


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Nick Lachey is going to be a newlywed again.
The former boy band singer turned reality star and host of NBC's "The Sing Off," will marry longtime girlfriend and TV presence Vanessa Minnillo, the couple announced on Thursday.
"We're excited and incredibly happy about our engagement and we look forward to a wonderful future together," the pair told Us in a statement.
Earlier Thursday, Lachey announced on his Twitter page that swirling engagement rumors were "absolutely true."
"Vanessa and I couldn't be happier. Thanks for all the love," he tweeted.
Lachey and Minnillo, the host of ABC's "True Beauty," began dating in 2006. They broke up briefly last summer before reuniting, according to reports.
Lachey was previously married for three years to singer Jessica Simpson, with their relationship documented on the MTV reality show "Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica."
Don't count on a Lachey "Newlyweds" spin-off, PopEater notes.
Minnillo said in an interview earlier this year that she had "no desire" to do a reality show.


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Hope College has launched the largest single fundraising effort in the college's history, a $175 million comprehensive campaign that will benefit every student as it adds several new buildings and provides major boosts to the college's endowment.
Hope College has launched the largest single fundraising effort in the college's history, a $175 million comprehensive campaign that will benefit every student as it adds several new buildings and provides major boosts to the college's endowment.
Hope announced the "A Greater Hope" comprehensive campaign on Friday, Oct. 14, in conjunction with the college's Homecoming Weekend and following the conclusion of the fall meeting of the college's Board of Trustees.
The effort will result in major enhancements to the campus and community landscape, including the construction of a concert hall and music building on Columbia Avenue at Ninth Street, an art museum on Columbia at 11th Street and a student center in the central campus adjacent to the historic Pine Grove. The endowment support will be equally significant despite being less visible, and will contribute $30 million for student scholarships and another $20 million for faculty-student collaborative research, a signature part of the Hope experience for which the college has repeatedly received national recognition across the years.
"I'm very excited about the campaign and what it will do for students' educational experiences at Hope," said President Dr. James E. Bultman. "Hope is good - really, very good - across the board, but our goal is to be the best: the very best that we can be."
"This comprehensive campaign, when completed, will make a great Hope even greater, so that young women and men who choose to study here will have the physical, financial and human resources necessary to become all that God intends for them to be," he said.
The campaign includes $80 million for endowment, including scholarship and faculty support; $72 million for the construction and maintenance endowment of several capital projects; and $20 million to be raised through the annual Hope Fund, with a remaining $3 million currently undesignated.
Through the end of September, more than $132 million had been raised. The campaign effort is tentatively scheduled to run through June 30, 2013, contingent upon the successful conclusion of fund-raising.
Four couples who have been involved in the life of the college for many years, six of the eight individuals since their days as students, are serving as co-chairs of the campaign: Jim and Ginger Jurries of Holland, Dr. A. Paul and Carol Schaap of Grosse Pointe Park, David and Carol Van Andel of Ada, and Bob and Cheri VanderWeide of Ada. In addition, Connie Boersma of Holland and Marjorie Maas of Holland, both of whom have also been active members of the Hope community for decades, are serving as honorary chairs of the campaign. Jim and Ginger Jurries, Dr. A. Paul Schaap, David and Carol Van Andel, and Cheri VanderWeide are all alumni of the college, as is Connie Boersma.
The construction projects will span the campus, from an engineering addition to VanderWerf Hall on Hope's westernmost side, to the construction of a tennis complex at its easternmost, near Holland Municipal Stadium.
The largest of the projects, a concert hall and music facility ($33 million construction and maintenance endowment goal), will be constructed facing Columbia Avenue between Ninth and 10th streets. It will include an 800-seat auditorium - the first major acoustically superior concert space in the college's history - and a 125-seat recital hall, as well as offices and practice rooms for the department of music. Currently, the college's major concerts on campus have taken place in Dimnent Memorial Chapel, which will continue to host events such as Christmas Vespers. The department of music will be relocating from Nykerk Hall of Music, which was constructed in 1956 when Hope's enrollment was 1,100 students instead of the current 3,200. A $10 million lead gift from the Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation provided the stimulation for the project.
Nykerk Hall will be removed and the site will house the new student center ($21 million construction and maintenance endowment goal), which has received a $10 million lead gift from the Bob and Cheri VanderWeide family. The center will be connected to the DeWitt Student and Cultural Center, which opened in 1971 as a student center but gave much of its space to college offices following the 1980 burning of the Van Raalte Hall administrative building. The building, to be named for President James E. Bultman and his wife Martie Bultman, who are retiring at the end of the school year, will support a student-life program that has also grown substantially since 1971 as enrollment has increased.
The Kruizenga Art Museum ($5 million construction and maintenance endowment goal) will be built on Columbia Avenue at 11th Street, immediately northeast of the De Pree Art Center. The museum will provide much needed exhibition space for the college's extensive Permanent Collection as well as visiting exhibitions, with additional support for curation of the collection. The museum will complement the De Pree Art Center, which will also continue to host student exhibitions in its gallery space in addition to housing the offices and faculty and student studios of the department of art. The museum is being named in honor of a leadership gift from Dr. Richard and Margaret Kruizenga of Dallas, Texas.
The growing department of engineering will receive additional space through construction of an addition ($4 million construction and maintenance endowment goal) to the northwestern side of VanderWerf Hall, which currently houses the department as well as the departments of computer science, mathematics and physics. The expansion will include purpose-built laboratory space for students enrolled in engineering design courses as well as for co-curricular projects like Formula SAE. The project has been supported through a leadership gift from Holland-based Haworth Inc.
The campaign includes a total of $9 million in improvements along with a maintenance endowment for the college's athletic facilities on the eastern side of campus, several of which have already been completed. The Boeve and Wolters baseball and softball fields opened in the spring of 2008, and the Van Andel Soccer Stadium - funded through a leadership gift from David and Carol Van Andel - was dedicated in October 2009. Earlier this fall, Hope began construction on a 12-court outdoor tennis facility east of Holland Municipal Stadium, space that will complement the indoor DeWitt Tennis Center. The courts are named for Earle Vande Poel and George Heeringa, doubles partners on the Hope tennis team in the 1930s, and made possible by a leadership gift from the Ted and Barb Etheridge family.
The endowment portion of the campaign includes support for student scholarships, collaborative student-faculty research, outstanding faculty, and initiatives in international and multicultural education and spiritual life. As of June 30, the college's endowment totaled $155 million.
The $30 million for scholarships is primarily supporting need-based awards. Currently, approximately 43 percent of the college's endowment is directed toward student scholarships and awards, with about 63 percent of Hope students receiving need-based aid and 92 percent receiving aid based on either need or merit. The increased aid will help keep Hope affordable for talented and deserving students, and supports the college's on-going effort to broaden the geographical, racial and international diversity of the student body. A total of 76 new endowed scholarships have been established through the campaign to date.
The campaign's endowment focus includes $20 million for faculty-student collaborative research, which has received support through a leadership gift from Dr. A. Paul and Carol Schaap. Hope currently has one of the largest summer undergraduate research programs in the country in the natural and applied sciences, with approximately 170 students conducting research with faculty full time between May and August. Students conduct research part-time with faculty mentors across the school year.
Another $20 million in endowment is being sought to support outstanding members of the faculty in their teaching and research. So far through the campaign, the college has added eight endowed professorships, an endowed art museum curator position, 20 departmental discretionary funds and two new faculty development funds.
A total of $10 million in endowment will support existing and new initiatives in international and multicultural education and spiritual life. Projects range from the Children's After School Achievement (CASA) program and Phelps Scholars Program, to the World Christian Lecture Series.
In addition to the campaign initiatives, the $175 million total includes the annual support being raised across the duration of the campaign through the college's Hope Fund. Based on gifts given to the college each year, the Hope Fund provides critical support for on-going operations of the college, ranging from maintaining the campus and providing supplies for classrooms and laboratories, to helping fund scholarships for needy students.
Additional information about "A Greater Hope" is available online at www.hope.edu/agreaterhope.


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Last weekend the Bike Jerks out of the twin cities held a big bike weekend:
Heres a little taste from their tricks comp.
All City Trick Comp 2009 from BikeJerks on Vimeo.
also found on johnprolly.com (of course)
This video from Seattle, Zlogblog
My Summer Shit from chris clappe on Vimeo.
*music: "Crimewave" by Crystal Castles vs Health
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DONERI ver.6 from kwast on Vimeo.
Found on bootlegsessions.blogspot.com
New Lockedcog.com video.
here. and there. from Kris *lockedcog* on Vimeo.
*music: "Dawn Chorus", Boards of Canada
Queens (NYC) round up:
Flat Fix 1 from jun iwai on Vimeo.
*music "Armistice" by Phoenix
Here's some crazy stunt not to be tried at home, only while jacked up on Red Bull
another whacky music video, with cool bikes:
Fox news digs Summer Streets:
Kind of makes you want to puke…"Encouraging more people to ride their bikes" Yeah duh, except when they dare to attempt to organize on their own at critical mass.
Find more videos like this on VeloReviews bike product reviews and gear ratings
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by oracle March 12, 2004
Company which has created a cult of whiners who don't know how to shut up. Steve Jobs is the leader. Cult members are also known to confuse large price tags and shiny objects with good value.
Apple Computer cult members make me want to burn Apple products.
by c0re_M July 29, 2008
The first computer company that marketted a preassembled PC. Started by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs somewhere around 1976. This company grew a cult-like following of users.
Apple computer started the PC revolution.
by K Schade July 06, 2003
A term often used by people who think that the sun shines out of Steve Jobs's ass. While Apple do make good computers for design/media work, the unofficial fanclub gets irritating.
Example of Apple Computers user: "ipod: An mp3 player that poor/wannabe unique/jealous fuckwits seem to take pride in insulting over the internet."
Pot & kettle? It's also amusing that he assumes that everyone who dislikes it is "poor". I guess he's just a moronic spoilt little nerd.
Pot & kettle? It's also amusing that he assumes that everyone who dislikes it is "poor". I guess he's just a moronic spoilt little nerd.
by nameless345435 November 28, 2006
my apple computer keeps my door opened.
by Evolutiontimesten January 17, 2004
In the beginning Apple said, "Let there be home and educational computers and let them be totally proprietary and we shall make tons of money." And they were pretty good. Then IBM said, "Lets build some small business computers and make the achitecture completely open and lots of people will make lots of money and we'll create a whole industry." They were good, too. Then Apple said, "IBM is an evil empire. Apple computers are for the rest of us." All I have to say is IBM gave birth to Dell, Compaq, ATI, etc., etc., and (unfortunately) turned Microsoft into a real evil empire. What has Apple done except try to enrich themselves?
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U.S. consumer credit increased in May by the most in a year, a sign low borrowing costs were boosting economic growth although interest rates have since risen.
Total consumer installment credit advanced by $19.6 billion to $2.8 trillion, Federal Reserve data showed on Monday. Economists polled by Reuters had expected consumer credit to rise $12.5 billion during the month.
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Consumer debts grew both for non-revolving credit, which includes loans for cars and college tuition, as well as for revolving facilities like credit cards. Overall consumer debt rose the most since May 2012.
The report does not cover borrowing for homes, which has grown considerably more expensive in recent weeks as Wall Street bets the Fed will ease its monetary support for the economy by the end of the year. Analysts worry a rapid rise in interest rates could deal a blow to the economy's slow recovery from the 2007-09 recession.
Yet despite an increase in interest rates on many kinds of loans in May, nonrevolving credit increased $13.0 billion during the month. Some analysts had expected a strong reading in that category because other reports showed strong vehicle sales during the month.
Revolving credit jumped by $6.6 billion in May. Borrowing costs, however, have since continued to rise.


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One of the biggest hurdles people face when trying to start their information products business is creating their own information products to sell. The prospect of writing a 90 page ebooks can be really intimidating when you are not an expert in a topic. There is a simple way to get over this fear that very few marketers are taking advantage of, which is a shame. That way is creating short reports. In this article I'll introduce you to some of the benefits of using short reports as a basis for your information marketing business.
1.You can write a short report in a few hours. This means that slaving over a product for weeks at a time won't be an issue anymore. How long would it take you to write 7-20 pages? If you have a clear niche and outline to start with, you can easily do it in a few hours or less.
2. The low price point means higher conversions. You can sell a 10 page report for $7 pretty easily. The price is so low that you don't need a fancy sales letter, and you will have higher conversions because there is such a low bar to entry. Many people will buy these products on impulse because it is such a low financial commitment.
3. The supply of topics is endless. You can break down a large topic into many smaller topics to use as the basis for short reports in your information products business. For example, look in a non fiction book and notice the chapters. Each chapter can be a short report. So you can easily make 20 products out of one book! Similarly, look at a sales letters and notice the bullet points. Each one of those can be a short report. Now, think of all of the books and sales letters our there, not to mention various other sources for topics such as magazines. The topic can be very specific since the product is so short, and this results in expanding the number of potential ideas for products far beyond what you'd have for a more substantial product.
4. When other marketers are having success with their product, you can profit from their success by producing a complementary report on a similar topic. If a market has a successful product on link building techniques for example, you can product a short report on actual places where you can get high PR links. Use your imagination and piggyback on the success of others.
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Soy for human consumption remains an important market for U.S. soybean farmers to reach consumers who desire healthier eating habits.
To help spread the word that soy offers health benefits, the United Soybean Board (USB) and soybean checkoff will be taking part in various activities during national soyfoods month throughout April. Through its domestic marketing program, the checkoff will work with the Soyfoods Association of North America to sponsor outreach activities to engage grocery retailers. The resources that retailers can request offer guidance on how to host soyfoods tastings and provide in-store displays that announce soyfoods month.
"With the health benefits of fitting soy into our diets, it is important for USB to promote and support efforts to reach the consumer," says Laura Foell, a soybean farmer from Schaller, Iowa, and vice-chair of the USB domestic marketing program.
Move product, move soybeans
"The retailer needs fact-based information in order to realize how soy fits into a healthy lifestyle. By helping the retailer move product, we are moving soybeans as well."
The checkoff's Soyfoods Guide (http://www.soybean.org/sfg.pdf) will also be available this month to help consumers add soy to their diet and provide other tips for healthy eating.
A little more than a decade ago, soybean checkoff-funded research helped confirm the link between soy consumption and the reduced risk of heart disease. In addition to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approved heart-healthy claim for soy, which states that 25 grams of soy protein per day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2010 Dietary Guidelines included soyfood and soy oils as healthful choices.
Not only does the checkoff support outreach about soyfoods, but also research on soyfoods and the potential benefits in these foods that could add more value to U.S. soy.
Through support of industry coalitions such as QUALISOY, USB also encourages the development of new U.S. soybean varieties that would produce healthier or value-added soy oils for human use.
"USB works in partnership with other groups to do additional research on the benefits of using soy in diets as they relate to heart health; breast cancer research; and men's, women's and children's health," adds Foell.
"This research is based on sound science and is peer reviewed to make sure the information cited will be accurate."
For more information on the United Soybean Board, visit us at http://www.UnitedSoybean.org.


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Mr. Billy J. Chastain, age 71 of Ball Ground, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at his residence.
Mr. Chastain served in the US Army and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was the owner/operator of Bill Chastain?s Body Shop and enjoyed racing #15 in the Southern All Stars at Dixie Speedway for many years. Bill was an avid dog lover.
He was preceded in death by his son, Sam Kelley. Survivors include his wife, Anita Chastain, Ball Ground; and children, Brad Chastain, Austell, Greg Chastain, Waleska, Janet Chastain, Marietta, Jodie Dillard, Douglasville, and Shawn Kelley, Tarlton, Oh. Ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 21 from Sosebee Memorial Chapel with Dr. Jeff Hill officiating. Interment followed in Rolling Hills Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 137 Hightower Road, Ball Ground, Ga. 30107.
John R. ?Jack? Stillman, Jr.
Sept. 17, 1921-June 16, 2010
John R. Stillman, Jr. ?Jack?, 88, veteran AP reporter, writer, author and musician, died Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at home in Wetumpka, Al.
For 33 years he covered the news in Alabama and Georgia for the Associated Press. He covered the first racial disturbance at the University of Alabama and ended up covering the ensuing racial unrest in the Deep South for more than 10 years. He became the ?riot reporter? covering race stories in three separate states and met Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jack would visit rocket scientist Werner von Braun and get enough rocket stories to last for weeks. He was there for President Kennedy?s missile tour down the East Coast; the Alday murders in Seminole County, Ga.; and flew with the White House Staff to visit the aftermath of Hurricane Camille in Mississippi. Mr. Stillman covered the Lt. Calley-My Lai trials at Fort Benning, and the list goes on. The list of big stories Mr. Stillman covered could fill a page. He has written modern history for Georgia, Alabama and the Southeastern U.S.
Mr. Stillman was a native of Wilmington, N.C., where he was born Sept. 17, 1921 and began writing at 17 for the Wilmington Star. Prior to World War II, Mr. Stillman served in the Army as a band musician. During World War II, he was a correspondent for the Baltimore Sun while serving in the Merchant Marines as Purser aboard the SS ?Walter Raleigh? during the battle of the Atlantic.
Mr. Stillman has authored two novels, Beach Girls, A Little Bit of Malice as well as a book of short stories, The Duke of Quarts. He was a member of Eastwood Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his brother, James D. Stillman.
He is survived by his loving wife, Estalene; sons, John R. Stillman III, Lawrenceville, Ga., Paul B. Stillman, Atlanta, Ga., and Joseph B. Stillman, Orlando, Fl.; daughters, Kim Priolo, Wetumpka, Al., and Tammy Black, Ft. Wayne, In.; brother, David O. Stillman, Wilmington, N.C.; and many grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for the future. Memorial contributions may be made to VistaCare Hospice, 700 Interstate Park Drive, Suite 705, Suite C-7, Montgomery, Al. 36109.
Steve Dawson
Mr. Steve Terry Dawson, age 50 of Jasper, Ga., passed away on Monday, June 14, 2010, at the Metropolitan Hospice in Marietta, Ga. following his battle with cancer.
Born Sept. 11, 1959 in Pickens County, he was preceded in death by his father, Johnnie Lee Dawson. Mr. Dawson was a U.S. Navy veteran, had worked in supply at Lockheed in Marietta and was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church in Jasper.
Survivors include, his mother, Mrs. Frances Chatman, Jasper; son, Brandon Dawson, Marietta; daughter, Deandra Dawson, Marietta; sisters, Beverly Hooks and Andrea Johnson, both of Jasper, Ga.; brother, Cedric Dawson Cleveland, Ga.; grandchildren, Keyiontae and Keyshone Dawson; and special friend, Robin Patterson, Jasper. aunts, uncles, cousin, nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
The funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 18 at Friendship Baptist Church with the Rev. R.S. Thomas officiating. Interment followed at 2 in Georgia National Cemetery in Canton with military honors. www.roperfuneralhome.com
Lerol Champion
Lerol Champion, age 81 of Palm Dessert, Ca., died Jan. 27, 2010.
Born Feb. 6, 1928 in Canton, Ga. to the late Richard and Ella Newberry Champion, he had resided in the Los Angeles area from 1949 until 1979 as an employee of Burroughs Corp. He then relocated to San Jose to work as senior materials manager for Solectron Corp. until his retirement in 2002.
Champ, as he was called, received numerous awards in the course of his employment with Solectron and was honored nationally by President George H.W. Bush as recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in 1987 and 1991. Champ served in the US Navy stationed as electricians mate 3rd class aboard the USS Sperry, USS Sea Fox and USS Coucal. He was awarded several medals for his service, among them WWII Victory, American Theatre and Asiatic Pacific Medals. Champ attended school in Jasper and Cass Station, Ga. and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Atco, Ga.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Champion; and four sisters, Pearl Cardwell, Lila Belle Teague, Grace Norris and Louise Lowery.
Survivors include his brothers, Leon and Paul Champion, both of Chattanooga, Tn. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside memorial service will be conducted by Pickens Chapter #47, Disabled American Veterans, at Long Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery, Marble Hill, Ga., on June 30 at 2 p.m.
This announcement is courtesy of Heritage Funeral Home, Chattanooga.
Charlie Mulkey
Mr. Charles (Charlie Brown) Mulkey, age 62 of Tate, passed away Friday, June 18, 2010 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Judith Mulkey, Tate; father, John J. Mulkey, Ludville Community; daughters and sons-in-law, Stacey Mulkey and Robert Cantrell and Donna and Ryan Wilson, all of Jasper, Heather Hall and Jessica Carver; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronnie and Ree Mulkey, Jasper, and Wayne and Nancy Mulkey, Dawsonville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rosa Taylor, Texas, Ruth Richards, Tate, Patsy Mulkey, Texas, Willie Mae and Oliver Holcomb, Hinton Community, Mary Lou and Bill Hendrix and Imogene Jewett, all of Ranger, and Trudy and Tim Henderson, Jasper. 12 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 20 from the Chapel of Cagle Funeral Home with the Revs. Mike Byess, Keith Cook and Greg Long officiating. Interment followed at Lake Forrest Memorial Park. Pallbearers were: Johnny Parker, Doug Harper, Zachary Donley, Carl Hollingshead, Phillip Wilson and Thomas Wigington. Honorary pallbearers were: Dustin Cantrell, Mason Wilson, Randy Weaver and James Sutton. The family did accept flowers, but would prefer donations to Cagle Funeral Home to help with the funeral expenses.
Artie Mitchell
Mrs. Artie Mae Mitchell, age 87 of Talking Rock. passed away Friday, June 18, 2010 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Kim Mitchell, Marietta; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Steve McGraw, Talking Rock; special niece and nephew, Marie and Zack Fletcher, Talking Rock; brother, Alex Cain, Acworth; sister, Dorothy Green, Atlanta; grandchildren, Christy, Michael and Cortney McGraw and Jennifer, Jessica and Josh Mitchell; and great-grandchild, Toccoa Mcgraw. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 21 from Talking Rock First Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Kelley officiating. Interment followed in Lake Forest Memorial Park. Pallbearers were: Johnny Perry, Sherman McEntire, Jimmy and Nickie Smith, Ricky and Michael Perry, Anthony Cain and Tracy Green. Cagle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Edith Wilson
Mrs. Edith Caylor Wilson, age 69 of Jasper, Ga., passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010 at her residence, following a period of declining health.
Born May 19, 1941 in Pickens County, she received her BS Ed in secondary education from the Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, G. She was a former high school teacher, social worker and manager of her husband?s business, Wilson Surveying. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Caylor, and a sister, Denise Jackson. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Roy Dotson Wilson, Jr., Jasper; mother, Mrs. Eunice Caylor, Canton, Ga.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ernestine Holcomb, Ball Ground, Ga., Christine and James Neal, Holly Springs, Ga., Joan and Nile Juhan, Canton, Ga.; and Steve Jackson, Dawsonville, Ga.; and brother and sister-in-law, Lamar and Judy Caylor, Smyrna, Ga.; Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 23 from the Roper Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Thomas Wheeler officiating. Interment followed in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, those desiring to do so, may make contributions in memory of Edith Wilson, Sarcoma Research to MD Anderson Cancer Center, ATTN: Dr. Pollock/Adult Sarcoma Research, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Unit 444, Houston, Tx. 77030-4009. www.roperfuneralhome.com
Willie Watts
Mr. Willie ?Bill? Watts, age 86 of Fairmount, Ga., departed this life Saturday, June 19, 2010 at Gordon Health Care Center. Bill was born on Oct. 15, 1923 in Gordon County, Ga., son of the late W.F. and Estelle Alexander Watts. Mr. Watts was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Howard; daughter-in-law, Lura Watts; in-laws, Lee and Amanda Wilson; sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Almon Crow; sisters-in-law, Ann Cochran and Mary Pilcher.
He was a lifetime member of Fairmount United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School for many years. Bill was the owner of Watts Store.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Edna Watts; son, Calvin Watts; grandchildren, Kimberly and Alana Watts, all of Fairmount, Deirdra Wiley and husband Wayne, Rome, Ga.; son-in-law, Ted Howard, Calhoun, Ga.; brother-in-law, Dorsey Cochran, Ellijay, Ga. and Edward Wilson, Dalton, Ga.; and sister-in-law, Maeceil and Herman Taylor, Newnan, Ga. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Bill Watts was held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 21 from Fairmount United Methodist Church with the Revs. Bert Love and Ruth Lovern officiating. Interment followed in the Johnson Cemetery with the Rev. Ron McCurry in charge of graveside rites. Lee Mathis, Alan Price, Gary Ralston, Tracy Thompson, Jason Gorman and Ron Cochran served as pallbearers. Ponders Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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We've trudged through the snow and ice just to bring you, dear readers, the newest installment of New Game Stuff. Okay, fair enough, it's not that bad out now and, yes, we could have posted this from home, if need be, HOWEVER, there is new gaming stuff and we are going to tell you about it.
First up, with Magic Game Day arriving on the morrow, it's time for the Gatecrash Event Decks to show up. For this set, the decks focus on Boros and Simic, meaning red/white and blue/red/green, respectively. The Simic Guild deck comes packed with killer green cards, like a Thragtusk and a Wolfir Silverheart, while the Boros deck includes ton of money cards, like Clifftop Retreat, Champion of the Parish, Spark Trooper, Silverblade Paladin, and more. So, lets do the math, not only can you play these competitive decks in tournaments and do well, but you'll also make off like a bandit with all the money rares included in them.
Expand your spellcasting playbook with the Forcemaster vs. Warlord expansion set for Mage Wars. Within this set are all the spell cards, mage cards, spellbooks, markers, and rules that you'll need to incorporate these powerhouses into your base game of Mage Wars. And, whoo boy, these two robed wizard-types are packed full of the butt-kicking. Forcemaster likes to kick other players in the face with her mind and whip them about like a ragdoll with her telekentic prowess. On the other hand, the Warlord has his minions soldier on for him while he brings the death from above with his brutal war magic. Either way, you're going to be challenging your opponent like never before.
If you just can't wait to see how Peter Jackson ends his Hobbit saga (or you can't read…but then you'd probably not be looking at this), create your own ending with the second Hobbit saga expansion for the Lord of the Rings LCG game, On the Doorstep. Within this expansion are three additional scenarios that take two players across the Wilderlands, pitting them against giant spiders, Smaug, and the armies of Bolg on a cooperative journey. Of course, to topple these challenges, you're going to need new heroes, treasures, and player cards. Luckily, you don't have to venture across the Misty Mountains cold to find them, because they're all contained within.
But maybe hobbits aren't your flavor (they do have all that hair).
If not, the newest release for the Dungeon Command miniature game, Blood of Gruumsh, is chock full of Orcs for your battling pleasure. This boxset contains an entire Orc faction, ready to play directly out of the box. That means there are twelve prepainted figures depicting an owlbear, an Orc Chieftain, a wereboar, and much, much more. Or if you're feeling random, slap your Orc faction together with a bit of Elf and Goblin and have an old fashioned D&D hoedown!
Finally, this evening we're going to write a lot of words. But we're going to do it in an order that turns them into a sentence. And from those sentences, we're going to tell you the names of four fresh additions to the Pathfinder universe. First up is the Shattered Star Poster Map Folio which provides detailed maps for Varisia, Magnimar, and Kaer Maga. Next is the Animal Archive which details the fauna of the Pathfinder universe, including armor-wearing triceratops. The Snows of Summer begins a new Adventure Path known as Reign of Winter. And, finally, Pathfinder Online: Thornkeep provides GMs all the information they need to run adventures in and under Thornkeep, as well as details on the upcoming Pathfinder MMORPG.


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version 1.11.3 Yahoo::Search::XML -- Simple routines for parsing XML from Yahoo! Search. (This package is included in, and automatically loaded by, the Yahoo::Search package.)
The XML sent back from Yahoo! is fairly simple, and is guaranteed to be well formed, so we really don't need much more than to make the data easily available. I'd like to use XML::Simple, but it uses XML::Parser, which suffers from crippling memory leaks (in one test, 36k was lost with each parsing of a 7k xml file), so I've rolled my own simple version that might be called, uh, XML::SuperDuperSimple.
The end result is identical to what XML::Simple would produce, at least for the XML the Yahoo! sends back. It may well be useful for other things that use a similarly small subset of XML notation.
This package is also much faster than XML::Simple / XML::Parser, producing the same output 41 times faster, in my tests. That's the benefit of not having to handle everything, I guess.
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As you probably know, there's a name for a certain type of quirky female character that shows up in romantic comedies: the Manic Pixie Dream Girl. Critic Nathan Rabin coined the term in a 2007 A.V. Club takedown of the Cameron Crowe film Elizabethtown, describing this done-to-death archetype, which trades in precociousness and adorableness, as one that "exists solely in the fevered imaginations of sensitive writer-directors to teach broodingly soulful young men to embrace life and its infinite mysteries and adventures." The Manic Pixie Dream Girl has risen to prominence thanks to actresses like Zooey Deschanel (500 Days of Summer, New Girl), but these characters' male counterparts haven't received the same amount of attention or scorn. I'm not sure why. The broodingly soulful young man—the Sad-Sack Sensitive Guy—is certainly annoying enough to deserve his own spotlight.
Right on cue comes Her, the fine new film from writer-director Spike Jonze that depicts a not-too-distant future where people are so cut off emotionally from one another that it's easier to fall in love with your computer. The comedy-drama stars Joaquin Phoenix as Theodore, a sensitive writer who works for a company that composes heartfelt letters for other people. (Want to wish your wife a happy 50th wedding anniversary? Just hire Theodore.) In his personal life, Theodore is divorcing his childhood sweetheart Catherine (Rooney Mara), which leaves him miserable and lonely—until he buys a new operating system with artificial intelligence that calls itself Samantha (voiced by Scarlett Johansson). Designed to be a personal assistant, Samantha becomes attracted to sweet, mild Theodore, and he in turn feels a kinship with this flirty, adoring voice inside his mainframe.
Critics have praised Her as a commentary on our increasingly isolated lives as we form virtual friendships over Facebook rather than face-to-face. (As The Hollywood Reporter's Todd McCarthy put it, "Her ponders the nature of love in the encroaching virtual world and dares to ask the question of what might be preferable, a romantic relationship with a human being or an electronic one that can be designed to provide more intimacy and satisfaction than real people can reliably manage.") But Jonze's film also proves to be a cutting indictment of the sort of Sad-Sack Sensitive Guy that appears in contemporary love stories. Though set in the future, Her really addresses our present—and one of its best insights is noting how a certain type of contemporary man, by trying to be so considerate and in touch with his feelings, is actually doing himself a disservice by overvaluing his laudable assets.
The Sad-Sack Sensitive Guy is a character we've seen for years, from Say Anything to Swingers to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. There is a lot to like about them: They're caring and intelligent, and they treat other people (especially their female love interests) with respect. But there's a downside to the assumed sweetness of such guys, and it's rarely been explored as trenchantly as in Her. When we first meet Theodore, he's demonstrating his emotional depth at his job, writing beautiful love letters for people he's never met. Nonetheless, that talent can't mask his melancholy about losing his true love, and so, he mostly mopes around L.A. listening to sad songs. (He also tries a little phone sex, but it freaks him out.) Theodore's sensitivity is commendable, even if those around him have a backhanded way of complimenting him about it. An impressed coworker praises Theodore's writing ability by saying that he's "part man, part woman," and when Theodore goes on a blind date, the gorgeous woman affectionately describes him as a puppy dog, which disappoints him. ("I want to be a dragon," he protests.) With his nerdy glasses and ineffectual manner, Theodore is, essentially, a wimp. A fantastic writer, a good listener, a thoughtful friend, a person who feels things profoundly—it's mentioned a couple times in Her that Theodore cries easily—but alas, a wimp.
Jonze knows a thing or two about such characters. His movies have been filled with them: the luckless puppeteer of Being John Malkovich, the dorky screenwriter of Adaptation, the young boy and his imaginary buddy Carol in Where the Wild Things Are. And in Her, it's clear that his heart goes out to Theodore, who has found in Samantha a more fulfilling relationship than anything he's known for a while.
But Jonze's compassion doesn't keep Her from being critical about how sensitive men can use their sensitivity as a way to hide in a childlike bubble. Occasionally, Jonze flashes back to brief moments from Theodore and Catherine's relationship, and it's often a snippet of a cutesy-quirky interaction, the most egregious being when the two of them play with orange traffic cones on a freeway ramp, putting them over their heads and playfully jousting. What we see is a marriage that was almost infantile; their relationship appears to have been one that was puppy-love idealized to the point of abstraction, where the complications of adulthood—desires, fears, sex—barely factored. (It's telling that the closest the flashbacks come to the bedroom is Catherine asking Theodore to spoon with her.)
This boyish moping and sanitized attitude toward sex is common in real-life Sad-Sack Sensitive Guys, particularly from effete indie-rock artists like Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard (the former Mr. Zooey Deschanel). These sorts of moony singer-songwriters brood over their girl problems, confused as to why she didn't appreciate what a nice guy he was. Her could be an indie-rock song, detailing how the milquetoast hero just wants to find a woman who "gets" him. Like those artists, Theodore is more comfortable exploring his own feelings than worrying about his partner's. Though he and Samantha have great chemistry and a vibrant (virtual) sex life, it's a one-way, unequal relationship. Theodore clearly cares about her, but she serves him—both as an operating system and as a girlfriend. (She organizes his e-mails and hard drive while also attending to his still-lingering sadness over losing Catherine, cheering him up and boosting his self-esteem, even trying to find a publisher for his writing.) Simply a voice inside a computer, Samantha is only beginning to develop a consciousness, which leaves her admiring and envious of Theodore's superior human complexity.
That's the ideal scenario for a lot of Sad-Sack Sensitive Guys who think that not being a jerk somehow grants them automatic gratitude from their girlfriends. But the problem is that real relationships don't work so smoothly, which Theodore quickly discovers. In Her, he speaks eloquently about the fear of getting older, of the idea that he's already felt every emotion in his life and that, in the future, he's just going to feel lesser versions of those same feelings. It's a touching sentiment—the sort of introspective insight Sad-Sack Sensitive Guys can be relied on to deliver. But his tragedy is that his feelings are mostly inwardly directed: He's too selfish to share them with those closest to him. Apparently, that's been his problem since childhood. When Theodore is initially setting up his operating system, the final question he's asked is, "How would you describe your relationship with your mother?" It seems like a throwaway joke, but soon it proves prescient: Theodore doesn't want a partner as much as he wants a mothering woman who takes care of his needs.
Without giving away anything, let it be said that Her eventually raises the stakes when Samantha's A.I. starts evolving. Her's saddest joke is that although Theodore is the human being in the relationship, Samantha's personal growth far eclipses his. Theodore's stunted maturity, which he perceives to be an evolved sensitivity, leaves him perhaps destined never to find true happiness. Like many sweet guys, he deserves a great woman—he's a catch for plenty of reasons. But feeling things deeply isn't the same as feeling them clearly and honestly. Eventually, we have to grow up and realize that our own feelings aren't all that matter.
Tim Grierson is Playboy for iPhone's critic-at-large. His new biography of Wilco, "Sunken Treasure," is available now on Amazon. You can follow him on Twitter.
This article was originally published on Playboy for iPhone. For more exclusive content and the best articles from the latest issue of Playboy, download the app in the iTunes Store.
Photo courtesy of Warner Bros and Her


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The recipe below is part of a healthy and delicious spa menu developed exclusively for Epicurious by Ananda spa in India. The low-fat, low-calorie, and vegan broth is loaded with disease-fighting herbs and spices, including ginger, which has anti-inflammatory properties and is a digestive aid, cinnamon, which has been shown to help balance blood sugar, and garlic, which has powerful antimicrobial properties. If you are following an Ayurvedic diet, the experts at Ananda recommend this for vata and kapha doshas.
- Yield
- Makes 4 servings
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves (about 11 cloves)
- 1/8 teaspoon whole black peppercorns (about 10 peppercorns), lightly crushed
- 2 fresh bay leaves (or 4 dried)
- 2 green cardamom pods
- 6 medium tomatoes, quartered and seeded (about 3 pounds total)
- 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- 1 (3/4-inch) knob fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/2 large bunch fresh cilantro, stems reserved and leaves finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Special Equipment
- 1 (3-inch) square cheesecloth; kitchen string
- Make spice sachet by wrapping together in cheesecloth the cinnamon sticks, coriander seeds, cloves, peppercorns, bay leaves, and cardamom pods. Tie with kitchen string.
- In heavy, large pot over high heat, stir together 4 cups water, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, cilantro stems, 1 teaspoon salt, and spice sachet. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until reduced by 1/3, about 30 minutes. Strain through fine-mesh sieve into large clean pot, reserving solids. Discard spice sachet. Measure 1 cup of strained liquid in pot and transfer to blender. Add reserved solids and pureé until smooth. Strain through fine-mesh sieve back into pot with liquid.
- Place pot over high heat and bring to simmer, about 5 minutes. Stir in ground pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve immediately, topping each portion with chopped cilantro leaves.
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- Calories2
- Carbohydrates0 g(0%)
- Fat0 g(0%)
- Protein0 g(0%)
- Saturated Fat0 g(0%)
- Sodium18 mg(1%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat0 g
- Fiber0 g(1%)
- Monounsaturated Fat0 g


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Teacher resources and professional development across the curriculum
Teacher professional development and classroom resources across the curriculum
Evaluating Connections
|Make a Lesson Plan | Summing Up the Session | Final Journal
When mathematics instruction focuses on developing and refining the habit of looking for connections, all students -- both those already inclined to see links and those who may view mathematics as a group of isolated subjects -- become more aware of the relationships between mathematical topics. Moreover, when students see connections between concepts and between processes, they have a valuable tool for remembering how, and deciding when, to apply a particular concept or skill. Instruction should include the expectation for students to focus on relationships and commonalities between mathematical ideas, models, and strategies.
Connections may be among mathematics topics, to other school subjects, and to situations in the world beyond school. A lesson that is rich in connections should have a central mathematical goal and should include elements that help students use their prior knowledge to access new information. Problem-solving situations often serve to offer a specific context that can draw out students' awareness of connections. Through the use of questioning and group discussions, students should be encouraged to bring up connections. At the same time, the teacher should be prepared to introduce new connections that go beyond what the students are able to think of independently.
Use the information you learned in this session to plan a lesson for one of your own classes. Of course, you will need to find a task that builds on a concept that your students have had previous experience with. The task may also have connections beyond the mathematics classroom. Students need to understand your expectation that they will focus not only on the specific problem, but also on its connections to other mathematical concepts and beyond. Think of questions you might ask to help students move their thinking forward.
Use a problem you teach in your subject area, or select one of the samples from the Learning Math course.
After you have created your lesson plan, use the Classroom Checklist (an Adobe PDF document) to evaluate it.
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text: crazydart 1 Report post Posted December 28, 2012 Hello all! I thought I would post a project I have been working on. I call it the FruitStand. The name is largely Raspberry Pi influenced, however its just as much for smaller boards like the Arduino. Basically it gives you a nice sturdy place to pop your boards in an out of. I just launched it on Kickstarter.com, but I really would like some feedback for you all. I have attached some pictures of it on this post. Thanks, Ben 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Goldman Sachs probably has its hands full this morning doing damage control on Greg Smith's epic resignation letter that was published in The New York Times.
One of those tactics, of course, includes disagreeing with nearly everything Smith wrote about in his letter—which a Goldman spokesperson did to Deal Journal's David Enrich, saying that "in our view, we will only be successful if our clients are successful."
In addition, we strongly suggest that it's an official Goldman source providing details to Deal Journal about how irrelevant Greg Smith was ...
Mr. Smith described himself as an executive director and head of Goldman's U.S. equity derivatives business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
A person familiar with the matter said Mr. Smith's role is actually vice president, a relatively junior position held by thousands of Goldman employees around the world. And Mr. Smith is the only employee in the derivatives business that he heads, this person said.
Make of that what you will.
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