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European Commission
Olli REHN
Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro
Vice-President Rehn's remarks at the Eurogroup Press Conference
Eurogroup Press Conference/Brussels
13 December 2012
Today's decisions by the Eurogroup mark the conclusion of many long months of uncertainty for Greece. They open the way for a return of confidence, of investment, of growth and job creation for the Greek people.
We have been through quite an odyssey since the spring. At that time, a highly unpredictable political situation had many observers convinced that the game was up for Greece in the euro area. As we approach the end of this turbulent year, those Cassandras have been proved wrong.
They have been proved wrong by Greece, which has shown the necessary determination to get the programme back on track. We would not have reached this point had that resolve been absent.
And they have been proved wrong by the euro area, which has made good on its word to support Greece once Greece delivers on its commitments.
I am well aware of how difficult the present situation is for the Greek people. My message to them is this: the European Union stands by you, and will continue to do so.
There were no easy solutions to the situation Greece found itself in when it requested assistance from its European partners almost 3 years ago. There were only hard truths that had been avoided for too long, and difficult reforms that could be avoided no longer.
The disbursement agreed today will allow for liquidity to begin to flow back into the Greek economy via a recapitalised and reformed banking system. It will pave the way for a return to growth, enhanced by the reforms that are transforming Greece's competitiveness and rendering its labour market both more dynamic and more inclusive.
Now it will be essential to maintain the tempo of reform in the coming months in Greece. Much has been achieved, but much still remains to be done, including the adoption of a comprehensive tax reform and a stepping up of the fight against tax evasion, which is an essential question not only because of public finances but even more so because of social justice, as well as the credibility of Greece.
We also discussed the state of play regarding an economic adjustment and reform programme for Cyprus. The Cypriot authorities have moved swiftly to adopt the fiscal and structural measures agreed with the staff of the Commission, the ECB and the IMF in late November. This is an encouraging sign of Cyprus' determination to do what it takes to ensure fiscal and financial sustainability. We now look forward to receiving by mid-January the final results of the due diligence exercise for Cyprus' banking sector. In parallel, the Commission will continue to work intensively to facilitate a decision on a programme, which we envisage can be taken next month.
Finally, let me say a word on what was achieved last night in the ECOFIN Council. After focusing on the disagreements in the negotiations on the Commission's proposal for a Single Supervisory Mechanism for euro area banks which we presented before the middle of September, let me ask you to ask yourselves: how many people would have believed this time last year that the Council would have agreed on a Single Supervisory Mechanism for euro area banks? Today, this morning, we have put in place an essential building block of the banking union, which next year we will build upon with a proposal for a Single Resolution Mechanism, and with further steps to reinforce our Economic and Monetary Union.
Thank you.
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text: Michael Walzer, "Trying Political Leaders" by UChicagoLaw published on 2014-01-10T21:16:13Z The subject of this year's Dewey Lecture is the political morality and wisdom of putting political leaders on trial after we have endured their leadership (and other nations, perhaps, have endured their crimes). Political trials have a long history-and the judgments we make of their judgments are highly contested. Professor Walzer will try to suggest a comparative politics of political trials; they have a very different character, and very different purposes, in different national and international settings. And, like all trials, their justice and wisdom hang on their character and purpose. Michael Walzer is Professor Emeritus at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Princeton, New Jersey. This Dewey Lecture in Law and Philosophy was recorded January 20, 2010.

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Hope College staff members were recognized for service during the college's annual service award luncheon, held on Friday, Jan. 20, at the Haworth Inn and Conference Center.
Honored as retirees were Jill Cameron, office of the department of mathematics and computer science, 13 years; Joyce Otto, office of the department of kinesiology, 25 years; Martha Reyes, office of financial aid, 33 years; and Jon Huisken, registrar's office, 42 years.
Honored for 40 years of service were William D. Reynolds, dean for the arts and humanities; and Dawn Van Ark, Van Wylen Library. Marking 35 years of service was Laurie Brock, admissions.
Recognized for 30 years of service were Kathleen S. Adamski, psychology; Dale F. Austin, career services; Karen L. Barr, admissions; Henry L. Bosch, physical plant; Jerry A. Gunnink, campus safety; and Mary Schakel, theatre.
Honored for 25 years of service were Karen J. Barber-Gibson, modern and classical languages; Gloria Bareman, physical plant; Elizabeth Bocks, career services; Tod A. Gugino, chemistry; Sandra K. Ray, physical plant; Gloria Shay, registrar's office; and E. Louise Shumaker, student development.
Marking 20 years of service were Garrett M. Knoth, admissions; Glendene Lahr, campus safety; Brian D. Morehouse, kinesiology; Christopher Schultz, physical plant; and Sally J. Smith, political science.
Fifteen-year honorees were Ellen Awad, student development; Rowene E. Beals, registrar's office; Linda Bos, health services; Mary C. Deenik, Hope-Geneva Bookstore; Kurt D. DeVette, DeWitt Tennis Center; Kristi J. Dunn, events and conferences; John K. Erskine, music; Louis Gonzales, physical plant; Kevin W. Mendels, computing and information technology; Jeremy L. Meyer, computing and information technology; Lori L. Mulder, human resources; Holli J. Overbeek, business office; Rebecca S. Robrahn, computing and information technology; Norman D. Sankey, physical plant; James A. Speelman, physical plant; Susan Volkers, physical plant; Margie A. Wiersma, computing and information technology; Mary J. Wilson, college advancement; and Chad A. Wolters, campus safety.
Honored for 10 years of service were Janice R. Boockmeier, office of financial aid; Ziyah E. Dock, counseling; Harvey G. Koedyker, college advancement; Lora L. Kolean, music; Melinda A. Smith, Hope-Geneva Bookstore; Jill M. Trujillo, Children's After School Achievement (CASA) Program; Lindsay J. Zeller, student development; and Lannette S. Zylman-TenHave, provost's office.
Marking five years of service were Joshua Banner, campus ministries; Amy M. Borgman, college advancement; Donna L. Bronsink, physical plant; Catherine A. Brooks, Carl Frost Center for Social Science Research; Diane Marie Francisco, physical plant; Barbara J. Grooters, admissions; Brett R. Holleman, college advancement; Luanne Lampen, campus safety; Jessica L. Root, admissions; Scott A. Travis, college advancement; Anne M. Valkema, college advancement; and Connie S. Vandemark, office of financial aid.


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Almost every circuit I have looked (if not all of them) have their opamps powered with 4.5v by a voltage divider.
Is there a problem by powering the opamp with 9v?
I mean, for higher thresholds feedback loop diodes (like an LED) it would be better to have 9v on the opamp right? To achieve more "signal boost" and then reaching the led clipping.
Am I right or this does not work?
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It is estimated that one (1) in every 68 children is diagnosed with autism (and one (1) in every 42 boys), making it more common than childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes and pediatric AIDS combined. An estimated 1.5 million individuals in the U.S. and tens of millions worldwide are affected by autism.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (or ASD) is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD).
The other pervasive developmental disorders are PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified), Asperger's Syndrome, Rett Syndrome and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. Many parents and professionals refer to this group as Autism Spectrum Disorders.
ASD is a "spectrum disorder" because it affects individuals differently and to varying degrees. There is no known single cause for ASD, but increased awareness and funding can help families today.
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When winter wheat was planted, 46-0-0 cost about $1.06 per pound of nitrogen applied. In mid-December, 46-0-0 cost about 45 cents per pound of nitrogen applied. At planting, some producers applied sufficient nitrogen to produce average yields. They are now questioning their decision.
Some wheat producers applied just enough nitrogen to get the wheat up and need to apply top-dress nitrogen. These producers are glad they waited.
A rule of thumb is that it takes 2 pounds of nitrogen to produce a bushel of wheat. Soil type, weather conditions, and other factors will cause deviations from this thumb rule. It is recommended that producers take soil tests or use enriched strips to determine nitrogen needs.
Some producers purchased Crop Revenue Coverage (CRC) or Revenue Assurance (RA) crop insurance. These crop insurance policies guarantee a minimum return per acre based on $8.77 per bushel wheat.
If the proven yield is 32 bushels and CRC insurance was purchased at the 70 percent level, the minimum return per acre is $196 (32 bu. x $8.77 x 0.70). Low yields, low prices, or both can trigger an insurance payment.
There is talk that producers who have CRC or RA insurance and who have not applied nitrogen would be better off by not applying nitrogen. There may be several problems with this logic.
There is a clause in each crop insurance contract that says that "good farming practices" must be used. For example, if the wheat becomes infested with army worms and a producer loses yield because the wheat was not sprayed, the insurance payoff will probably be reduced because the producer did not use "good farming practices."
The same thing could happen if a producer does not apply "good farming practices" relative to fertilizer use. Insurance adjustors say that when evaluating payoffs with below average yields, they evaluate the "history of farming practices." If 70 pounds of nitrogen is normally applied, they may request information about fertilizer application.
Producers with a loss that have applied less nitrogen than normal may be asked for soil test or enriched strip results to support the fertilizer decision. Reasons for deviating from normal farming practices need to be documented.
Another risk associated with insufficient nitrogen application is wheat quality. Insufficient nitrogen applications may result in relatively low test weight and protein levels. Both of these could result in a lower cash price that may not be covered by the insurance policy.
Last January, producers in southern Oklahoma expected below average yields and fertilized accordingly. Southern Oklahoma experienced almost perfect weather for wheat production and harvested nearly record yields.
Protein levels averaged below 10 percent in some areas compared to a normal state average of 11.5 percent. Wheat prices in southern Oklahoma may be 20 cents less than if additional nitrogen had been applied and protein levels were higher.
What if the weather is conducive to produce above average yields and there is insufficient nitrogen? In this case yields may be high enough to offset any chance for collecting insurance and returns would have been higher if nitrogen had been applied.
At this writing, the Kansas City Board of Trade July wheat contract is $6.01. This implies that the market thinks that Oklahoma and Texas panhandle cash prices will be near $5.25. I think that June 2009 wheat prices will be closer to $6.
Irrespective of what yields and prices are in June 2009, today's question relative to fertilizer top-dress application is, "How much nitrogen is needed to produce high milling quality wheat?"
A few extra dollars may be made with the 2009 wheat crop by "harvesting" the government subsidized crop insurance program. Long-term prices depend on wheat exports.
Buyers are creatures of habit. We want foreign buyers to know that the U.S. has a consistent supply of high quality milling wheat.


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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Aloha and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
I am sorry that I have not written for some time. I became ill in November and was sick for almost a month with respiratory problems that were triggered by vog from the Big Island. Then I became very busy with end of year work at my office. Last of all, I was behind in Part 3 of my article about Shozen Sunabe, which I finished on Friday night. So now I am healthy and caught up (for now).
My family photograph (above) was taken in July during my second son Charles' wedding. My first two sons are married, and I have a three year old granddaughter from my first son, Christopher. I am teaching her about the solar system.
I wish you and your family and dojo a very Merry Christmas (belated), and a very Happy New Year.
Who knows what Karate discoveries will be made in 2013!
Charles C. Goodin
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According to a recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Quest Software, U.S. workers and IT professionals agree that multiple passwords, used to access everything from websites to business applications such as HR or CRM systems, now make it more difficult for employees to get their jobs done.
More than 60 percent of those polled said that while companies are strengthening password complexity policies, the need to manage multiple passwords is a burden. In fact, 28 percent of U.S. white collar workers said that they must remember more than five passwords for work, while IT professionals must manage, on average, nine separate passwords. The result of password overload is added workplace stress and feelings of frustration when workers can't access a system due to a lost password. Fifty-nine percent said they become stressed or angry when they lose a password or get locked out of program at work.
From a security perspective, 10 percent of IT professionals said they can still access accounts and systems associated with a prior job. This access increases an organization's risk of threats that could take down the entire infrastructure, all because a former employee's access was not terminated.
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Congress set to punt on taxes, cuts
In less than five months, millions of Americans are slated to see a massive tax increase. Government spending is set to be slashed by $1.2 trillion. Presidential and congressional campaigns are screeching about which side is wrong on taxes while warning that something needs to be done soon.
But rather than take these issues head-on, it looks like Congress is gearing up to do what it does best: stall.
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Forget the posturing on the campaign trail and in the halls of Congress — it's becoming clear that something substantive on taxes and spending is very unlikely to happen before year's end, kicking the issues into next year.
Rep. Patrick Tiberi (R-Ohio), a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, said an extension of the 2001 and 2003 Bush tax breaks would give lawmakers the breathing room they need to thoughtfully consider a broader Tax Code overhaul.
"There's a two-tier track here," Tiberi said. "Give us a year — for purposes of doing tax reform next year — of keeping everything the same on the 01/03. Don't let tax rates go up and give us the year to do tax reform."
That two-track strategy is nothing new for this Congress. In fact, on almost every major piece of business it's done — from the debt ceiling, to spending bills — it bought itself time with a short fix and pushed off bigger fiscal questions.
The reason: A deeply divided Congress sees hardly any agreement. And on the touchy questions of spending and taxes ahead of an election — things just get worse.
Two show votes — Wednesday's House vote that extended tax rates for all income brackets, and the Senate's vote last week, which hiked rates on top earners — illustrate just how deeply the parties are divided.
And quiet conversations around the Capitol — many of which are spilling into public view — expose divisions within both parties that only complicate the matter.
On Wednesday, after the top Democrat and Republican on the Senate Finance Committee announced an agreement to extend billions of dollars in business and individual tax cuts through 2013 — itself a punt, of sorts — House Republicans voiced displeasure.
Tiberi said he wouldn't be swayed by the deal hammered out by his Senate counterparts and even the Finance Committee's decision to ditch wind tax credits at Mitt Romney's urging — much to the chagrin of a broad swath of Midwestern lawmakers — drew little more than shrugs from House Republicans.
"Gov. Romney, President Obama, the Senate, they've got to do their thing, we'll do our thing," Tiberi told reporters. "We're an independent body from the Senate. We're an independent body from Gov. Romney."
So much for unity with Boston.
Meanwhile, some Senate Republicans questioned why Romney made comments at all this week in opposition to the tax credit for wind energy production.
"It's still a little cloudy in my mind as to where he really does stand on that," said Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah, the top Republican on the Finance Committee.
Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-S.C.), considered by many of his peers one of the smartest tax minds, dismissed the idea of the House moving a package of business tax extenders similar to what the Senate has put together.
"That's just the root of crony capitalism," Mulvaney said. "If you have an effective lobby — oil 30 years ago, green energy now — you're going to get your goodies from the federal government. Sooner or later, we're going to have to deal with the reality."


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But, of course, technologically speaking, the actions of these systems can just as easily be used to share unauthorized content in a potentially infringing manner, and it appears that this is what the RIAA is targeting. As Eriq Gardner notes at the link above, it's not at all clear what the RIAA intends to do with the information it gets. It's difficult to see how it could sue Box.net, who almost certainly has no real liability here, but it could go after the users -- something we'd thought the RIAA had sworn off for the time being.
The whole thing just seems like a waste of time. This is what computers do. They copy. There's always a way to copy. Pretending you can stop that isn't rational. What would be rational is helping the RIAA member labels adapt, but for whatever reason, that just doesn't appear to be within the RIAA's skillset.
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Taylor Swift Nabs 2013 Billboard Touring Award
It was another banner year on the road for Taylor Swift, as her Red Tour was one of the best-selling and most talked about treks of 2013.
At the 2013 Billboard Touring Awards, the singer's most recent tour nabbed the honor for Best Package, which featured Ed Sheeran from beginning to end, along with appearances throughout by country acts such as Joel Crouse, Florida Georgia Line, Brett Eldredge and Casey James.
The awards were handed out late last week (Nov. 14) in NYC. The Billboard Touring Awards honor the top artists in the concert industry, along with the top venues and professionals working in the field. The awards are based on the Billboard Boxscore Chart and box office performance for the period of Oct. 1, 2012 through Sept. 30, 2013.
The Red Tour was full of highlights, including Swift's four-night stint at the Staples Center in L.A., which set a record for recurring sell-outs by an artist at the venue. The run also featured plenty of guest appearances (like Jennifer Lopez, among many others) and continued to cement Swift's place as one of the premier touring acts and concert draws.
The international legs of the Red Tour continue into 2014. Swift will be in Australia and New Zealand to close out her 2013 tour itinerary, and then will head to Europe. She has five shows scheduled for London in February, continuing the Red Tour's global domination.


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Welcome to Dancing with the Stars, minus an intro! At first I thought it was my DVR messing up, but then it was revealed to be all their fault. Tom says, "That was the MOST amazing intro ever - especially when the space shuttle landed." I have to get my "I LOVE HIM SO MUCH" out of the way early tonight.
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Viennese Waltz
Derek is back, YAY! Oh, Lordy. So this Viennese Waltz is about all the servicemen that have been in war zones and had angels looking over them. Let me call my dad the Navy veteran who was sent up rivers in Vietnam and see if this is exactly what he...


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Use a temporary position to augment your part-time income, or possibly make it a springboard to a new full-time position.
Just told your 40-hour-a-week job is being cut back to 29 or 29.5 hours? You're not alone.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in July of this year, 8,245,000 Americans indicated they were working part-time for economic reasons. That means over eight million Americans working part-time actually wanted to work full-time but hadn't yet found full-time jobs. The very same number of Americans indicated they were working part-time for economic reasons in July 2012, according to the BLS.
If you're among those Americans working, or about to be working, only 30 hours weekly with your current employer, you may be wondering where and how to earn an additional 10 or 11 hours of weekly income to make for a 40-hour workweek. Finding a second part-time job is certainly one way to go. Working 10 or more hours weekly as a temporary employee is another one, and one that may give you greater flexibility than having to work 20-25 hours weekly at a second job, while still working 30 hours a week at your current job.
In case you've never worked for a temporary staffing firm or considered doing so, you may not realize how diverse the roles of temporary employees are today.
"If you look at temping from yesteryear, it was used primarily for administrative support or lower-level positions," said Paul McDonald, senior executive director of global staffing firm Robert Half International. "Today, however, 'interim' workers, also known as project professionals, can range from accounting clerks to CFOs (chief financial officers), from engineers and Web designers to software developers. Today, we're seeing companies looking for highly skilled project professionals to fill knowledge gaps that exist in their full-time employee ranks. Many times, there's a subject matter expertise someone brings to a company that the company lacks internally."
For those who worry that temporary assignments pay far less than full-time jobs for people with equivalent skills, McDonald said, "many people have a false notion that temporary workers are paid less than their full-time counterparts. That's not true. In fact, today people who have in-demand skills and/or subject matter expertise often earn higher hourly rates than equivalent full-time employees."
Beyond the immediate earning potential temping offers, McDonald pointed out other valuable benefits available through temping. "Today's interim professionals can also acquire new skills through the software tutorials some staffing firms offer for free to their temporary employees," he said. "At Robert Half, we have over 8,000 online tutorials people can take depending on what their level of expertise and skills are. And they can use these from home when it's most convenient for them."
With enhanced skills, people can qualify for additional assignments, often at even higher hourly rates.
Temporary assignments can also lead directly to a 40-hour a week full-time job, if that's what you really want. "For years, employers have offered full-time jobs to temps whose work ethic, compatibility with other employees, and on-the-job performances have impressed them. That continues today," said McDonald. "And what's great for the temporary workers is that they're already familiar with the companies and people they'd be working with by the time they receive these job offers. Not only are employers auditioning individuals when they're temping for them but individuals are auditioning employers, too."
As a result, those individuals can make informed decisions about the full-time jobs they're being offered, potentially even deciding that the new job makes more sense than the 'permanent part-time' job that necessitated the search for a supplemental income in the first place.
If you decide to start temping to supplement your part-time income, what should you communicate to your current employer about the temporary work you plan to do?
"If you're going to have time or scheduling conflicts, you need to discuss and address that with your permanent part-time employer as well as with the staffing company that's placing you as an interim professional," said McDonald. "Also, if there's a conflict of interest, if you'd be working on a temporary basis for a competitor of your current part-time employer, for example, you may want to ask the staffing firm to find you a different assignment. You certainly don't want to be in a position of disclosing proprietary information to a competitor. Generally, greater deference is given to someone's current part-time employer since the temporary assignment may be short-term in nature, only the length of a specific project."


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Life of Pi
A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor ... a fearsome Bengal tiger.
� (3D) Playing at: 12:30, 3:20, 6:10, 9 p.m.
� (2D) Playing at: 1, 3:50, 6:40 and 9:30 p.m. Rated PG
Red Dawn
A group of teenagers look to save their town from an invasion of North Korean soldiers.
� Playing at: 1:20, 2, 4, 4:40, 6:40, 7:20, 9:20 and 10 p.m. Rated PG-13
Rise of the Guardians
When the evil spirit Pitch launches an assault on Earth, the Immortal Guardians team up to protect the innocence of children all around the world.
� (3D) Playing at: 2:05, 4:30, 6:55 and 9:20 p.m.
� (2D) Playing at: 1:15, 3:40, 6:05 and 8:30 p.m.
Rated PG
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
After the birth of Renesmee, the Cullens gather other vampire clans in order to protect the child from a false allegation that puts the family in front of the Volturi.
� Playing at: 12:30, 1, 1:30, 2, 3:15, 3:45, 4:15, 4:45, 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8:45, 9:15, 9:45 and 10:15 p.m.
Rated PG-13
As the Civil War continues to rage, America�s president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves.
� Playing at: 12:30, 3:45, 7 and 10:15 p.m.
Rated PG-13
Bond�s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.
� Playing at: 12:30, 1, 3:40, 4:10, 6:50, 7:20, 10 and 10:30 p.m.
Rated PG-13
An airline pilot saves a flight from crashing, but an investigation into the malfunctions reveals something troubling.
� Playing at: 12:30, 3:35, 6:40 and 9:45 p.m.
Rated R
Wreck-It Ralph
A video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives.
� (3D) Playing at: 12:45, 3:20, 6 and 8:35 p.m.
� (2D) Playing at: 1:35 and 4:10 p.m.
Rated PG
Taken 2
In Istanbul, retired CIA operative Bryan Mills and his wife are taken hostage by the father of a kidnapper Mills killed while rescuing his daughter.
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Is Murder in the First Steven Bochco's Next NYPD Blue?
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TNT's new crime drama Murder in the First marks a return to form for Steven Bochco, the creator of pioneering cop shows like NYPD Blue and L.A. Law. (No, it's not based on the 1995 movie of the same name.) Starring Taye Diggs (Private Practice) and K… Read more


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Be Smart About Water Safety
July 2014
Be Smart About Water Safety
Warmer weather sends many people into the water. That makes summer a high time for drowning. Fortunately, the latest research shows the number of drowning deaths is falling. But not for all age groups. Read on to learn how you can protect yourself and your loved ones this season.
Latest drowning data
In a recent government report, researchers looked at data on drowning deaths from 1999 through 2010. They then studied the data to see what kind of patterns emerged. They looked at drowning deaths by age, sex, location, and even day of the week. The results may surprise you.
From the analysis, they found that drowning deaths are down overall in the U.S. They dropped 9% over the 10-year study period. But drowning is still a major problem for younger children, especially boys ages 1 to 4. Children in that age group are more likely to drown in a pool over the weekend.
Despite the downward trend, drowning rates appear to be on the rise for certain adults. In fact, those older than age 85 have one of the highest death rates from drowning. A 9.7% increase was also noted in adults ages 45 to 84. Many adults drown in natural water settings, such as lakes and rivers.
Water safety tips
Drowning isn't just a safety issue for children. This recent study shows it can happen to anyone at any age. You can help keep drowning deaths down with the following steps:
Learn how to swim. Formal swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning for you and family members. In one study, researchers said that such lessons lowered the chance of drowning by 88% in children younger than age 5.
Swim with a buddy. It's also best to avoid swimming in places that don't have a lifeguard on duty.
Practice proper pool safety. If you have young children, always keep an eye on them. Install a 4-foot safety fence completely around the pool. Consider using a pool alarm. Also teach your child to ask you first about entering the water.
Avoid drinking alcohol while swimming. It's a major contributor to drowning deaths in adolescents and adults. Alcohol can impair your coordination and judgment.
Be safe around natural bodies of water. Many beaches use color-coded flags to show swimming conditions. Avoid entering the water if it's choppy, rough, or filled with debris. Always wear an appropriate-sized lifejacket when boating.
Don't know how to perform CPR? Find a class near you through the American Red Cross website.
In Case of an Emergency …
Even when you try to stay safe in and around water, drowning can still happen. And it often does so quickly. In case of an emergency, follow these steps:
Remove the person from the water right away. Check if he or she is breathing.
If the person isn't breathing, begin CPR immediately. Don't waste time seeking emergency medical help. If others are present, ask them to call 911. The victim may spit up swallowed water while you are doing CPR.
Continue CPR until the person starts breathing again or medical personnel arrive.
Online resources
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Association Between Swimming Lessons and Drowning in Childhood: A Case-Control Study. R. Brenner, et al. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. 2009;163(3):203-10., Drowning and the Influence of Hot Weather. M. Fralick, C. Denny, and D. Redelmeier. PLoS One. 2013;8(8):e71689., Unintentional Drowning Deaths in the United States, 1999-2010. J. Xu. NCHS Data Brief. No. 149, pp. 1-8.
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BOULDER, CO--(Marketwire - Jan 29, 2013) -
Dr. Natalie Baumgartner, a founder of RoundPegg, helping corporations drive business performance by measuring, managing and monitoring their unique culture, and Tim Kuppler, founder of The Culture Advantage and the former president of Denison Consulting.
Will host a progressive interactive training Culture Workshop, as well as a two-part eWorkshop.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. MST to 4:30 p.m. MST.
eWorkshop sessions will be held on Wednesday, February 13 and 20 at 11:00 a.m. MST (each will be recorded).
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13351 West Midway Boulevard
Broomfield, Colo.
Details about the Workshop and eWorkshop are available at: http://culture.roundpegg.com/roundpegg-culture-workshop/.
Measuring, managing, and monitoring a company's culture is vital to the overall success of the organization. RoundPegg has defined a new culture management category and developed comprehensive analytics to help companies increase performance and productivity by measuring and maintaining culture. During this interactive workshop, Dr. Natalie Baumgartner, culture expert and RoundPegg founder, will join Tim Kuppler of The Culture Advantage to demonstrate how employers can better understand culture from the bottom up.
Research shows that companies with strong, well-aligned cultures are six times more successful than their competitors. The workshop will showcase ways companies can hire, develop and engage employees in alignment with organizational culture to boost performance and productivity, while limiting workplace differences. In addition, Dr. Baumgartner and Kuppler will explore ways employers can improve the lives of leadership by saving time typically enveloped by personnel issues. Attendees will have the opportunity to work with the culture experts to determine how their organizations can include social technology to further simplify culture management processes.
The in-person workshop will include a full day interactive session focused on practical training and individual cultural challenges. The two-part interactive eWorkshop will offer similar training with a case study, video and best practice review before each session. Attendees of both the Workshop and eWorkshop will receive a complimentary RoundPegg culture pilot.
Attendance is limited for both the Workshop and eWorkshop. HR professionals who wish to expand their understanding of company culture management and alignment are encouraged to register here.
About RoundPegg
RoundPegg is the future of culture management and allows companies to manage culture from the cloud.
Tackling the problems that hinder business performance, the socially-centered web-apps make it possible to measure, manage and monitor your company's unique culture by pulling the levers to hire, develop and engage your employees in alignment with the culture.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colo., RoundPegg has earned the distinction of being named a Cool Vendor by Gartner and driven ROI through culture for every customer. For more information, please access www.roundpegg.com


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The month of May usually signals the start of a lot of summer box office hits. And after hearing so many good praises about the movie Bridesmaids, which has been in theaters for over two weeks, I finally watched it and I must say that I'm more than pleased and not just with the comedic performances. Saying that the movie was funny doesn't do it justice. It was hilarious. But what really surprised me was how beautiful and fitting the wardrobe was for each of the six leading women. The costume designer, Leesa Evans, along with the help of her co-costume designer Christine Wada, did an amazing job in portraying each of the different character's story through their wardrobe selections from the dresses down to the jewelry, handbags, and shoes.
Annie - Kristen Wiig
as the Maid of Honor at her all time low, but still has a lot going for her
- tailored blazers, short dresses, and rompers- lots of colorful prints and jewelry
- sky high heels that showcases her sex appeal
Lillian -- Maya Rudolf
as the happy bride to be
- feminine and romantic dresses
- colorful wardrobe palette
- lots of glitz and glam, very well accessorized
Helen -- Rose Byrne
as the perfect Stepford wife
- lots of designer clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories
- country club preppy
- high fashion and expensive
Megan -- Melissa McCarthy
as the outrageous sister of the groom, who despite her androgynous appearance, loves men
- oversized golf shirts and hats
- manly trousers with sandals
- but with a hint of feminism with headbands and pearl necklace
Becca -- Ellie Kemper
as the conservative newlywed
- very colorful and youthful pieces with a lot of preppy and feminine accents
- lots of colorful print dresses and cardigans
- paisley and florals
Rita -- Wendy McLendon-Covey
as the depraved housewife with three kids
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- chunky gold jewelry and leaopard accents
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Take a trip to the wonderful and historical country of Spain, but not just the Spain of the present day, but of the past century, and the century before; as seen through the eyes of such renowned writers as Ernest Hemingway, George Orwell, Edith Wharton, Henry James, and many more. Presented in an almost pocket-sized wonderful paperback edition and edited by Alice Leccese Powers, who's previous In Mind series have been very popular; Spain in Mind is the ideal book for those thinking to travel to Spain, those who are traveling, or those who wish to know more and just want something easy and interesting to read. The beauty of a collection of travel stories is that they can be read over short periods of time and enjoyed just as much as an entire travel book by one person. This is not just a travel book about Spain, but a historical, political, critical, and anthropological book about the country that more and more people visit every year.
Having just come back from a week's vacation in Spain, on the Costa del Sol, this book was an ideal companion for the long plane ride over, and during the week I was able to sample and experience many of the tastes and sights Spain has to offer according to Spain in Mind. Calvin Trillin writes lengthy and descriptive about the famous Spanish peppers known as pimientos de Padrón which he only travels to Spain for, and eats in vast amounts. Trillin has even tried growing the peppers in his native New Jersey, but so far has failed, and has to return to Spain often to satisfy his addiction. On one family get together, I was able to experience these pimientos and while I don't hold them in such high esteem as Trillin, it was wonderful to read about a famous dish and then be in Spain to try it for the first time.
I was born in Spain and spent the first eighteen years of my life there, before coming to California; I hadn't been back in four and half years until this trip. Alice Leccese Powers starts the book with a comprehensive and enchanting introduction that brought back all the memories of Spain for me, and will serve as an excellent introductory course to those having never traveled to Spain or simply not knowing much about the culture. On the matter of the renowned Spanish siesta, Powers indicates that in this dynamic and modern world, it is still very much alive: "Although there are reports of the decline of the midday fiesta because of the pressures of modern life – commuting, two-family households, a bustling economy – it is still difficult to find an open pharmacy in Madrid in the middle of the afternoon." I can attest to this with firsthand experience with regard not just to pharmacies, but to many different stores, even the parking! Between two and three in the afternoon, parking is free in my hometown of Fuengirola, presumably because the meter maids are taking their siesta.
Sadly, bullfighting is still very much alive in Spain, with the colorful posters covering every bare space of public wall with the lionized torero or bullfighter shown in regal splendor. Hemingway's piece is of a long battle between two bullfighters in 1959 who challenged each other to kill the most bulls. While it isn't my cup of tea, the writing is of course Hemingway: uniquely described with brevity and accuracy. Powers wonderfully balances this with a Henry James piece. The author has this to say on the subject of bullfighting: "Yet I thought the bull, in any case, a finer fellow than any of his tormentors, and I thought his tormentors finer fellows than the spectators."
George Orwell writes of the civil war and the part he played in it. Barbara Kingsolver writes of the unique flora, fauna and way of life on the Canary Islands. Chris Stewart, a one-time member of Genesis and now British expatriate, writes of his experiences in living on a farm in Spain. There is even Rose Macaulay, traveling on her own by car in the 1940s – which was a rare thing – who does not seem to like Spain that much, choosing not to visit the tourist-clogged south, and voicing a distaste for many things; nevertheless providing a unique eyewitness account bursting with description and detail.
Powers also balances the prose with quite a few poems from e. e. cummings, Billy Collins, W. H. Auden, John Dos Passos, Langston Hughes, and Andrew Marvell. While a map of the towns along with some photos of places and things described in the book would've improved Spain in Mind, it is a wonderful mixture of material covering three centuries from very different writers moving to or visiting Spain for many different reasons. It is through their experiences in their writing that we experience the true life of Spain, not just in describing the places, but in these people living their lives there. We see Spain through their eyes, and live Spain through their hearts.
If you liked this review and are interested in purchasing this book, click here.
Originally written on March 29th 2007 ©Alex C. Telander.


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Jim Payne's '31 Ford Highboy Coupe Sticks With a Model A Frame
Just the Facts
Year: 1931
Make: Ford
Model: Coupe
Owner: Jim Payne
State: California
Take a Model A coupe, chop the top, strip the fenders, and you have a hot rod—plain and simple. Look at it from any direction and a highboy five-widow gives the appearance of a fighter plane with its pilot nestled inside the cockpit—albeit a prop job! Jim Payne of El Cajon, California, has such a '31 Ford coupe but he shunned the drab aviation colors and instead went pure "in your face" orange and yellow.
While you are awash in "eye candy" take the time to notice that many a traditional highboy rests on a pair of Deuce 'rails—not this one. We don't see it often but when we do it is a fresh reminder that there's more than one way to elevate a highboy. Jim opted to have his five-window rest atop a Model A frame that was modernized by Gary Borger along with Abe Mena of San Diego Rod & Customs. The original frame had its 'rails boxed and filled while a custom front spreader bar was added; giving the appearance of a '32 frame all the while wrapped around a '32 grille shell and insert.
The rear suspension is based on a Ford Mustang 8-inch rearend fitted with an open differential, 3.55 gears, and ceramic-coated (Olympic Coatings) Mustang drum brakes. To this you can spot Pete & Jake's chromed 42-inch-long ladder bars, a chromed Panhard bar, and multi-adjustment Aldan American Eagle coilover shocks.
The front suspension is a chromed vintage dropped-and-drilled I-beam axle with '48 Ford spindles, Posies perches, lower shock mounts, and transverse leaf spring resting in an aftermarket crossmember, with Bilstein Hot Rod series shocks from the shelves at RCD. Braking is more nostalgia trim with a combo of Ford backing plates coupled with polished aluminum Buick finned drums. The brakes are pressed into use through an aftermarket pedal assembly moving the fluid through a chromed Chevy dual reservoir master cylinder. Steering starts with a Mustang box twisted by a Flaming River 28-inch tilt column (fitted with a Speedway Motors white-colored three-spoke steering wheel) while the column drop is a polished fuel motor connecting rod. The rolling stock comes from a set of four Vintique chromed smoothie wheels with spider caps wrapped in BFGoodrich/Coker whitewall Silvertown radials.
To be a hot rod there has to be a "warmed-over" motor and this Model A has it in triplicate. A stroked 350 now displaces 383 inches with an Erson cam while up top a vintage polished aluminum three-bolt intake manifold is outfitted with four-bolt adaptors to handle a full complement of Rochester two barrels; a pair of 2Gs and a center positioned 2GC. Topping off the Tri-power are '32-style chromed air cleaner bells with a K&N filters inside. More brightwork includes vintage polished aluminum valve covers with the traditional touch of matching paint between the fins plus a chromed water pump and pulleys, starter, alternator, engine, and trans pans. Cooling chores fall to a re-cored Deuce copper and brass radiator by Kirk's Radiator coupled with an electric fan from Norm Francis Street Rods. Power is ushered rearward by a TH350 filled with a B&M trans kit and shifted by a modified Genie shifter topped with a top-hat skull shift knob courtesy of Mooneyes.
We've mentioned that this is an original Henry's Lady but some liberties were taken—but willingly! Most notably the fenders were discarded, the body was channeled 1 inch, and the top chopped 5 inches (center door hinge was removed) along with the positioning of a '76 Capri moon roof. (The top chop occurred long ago before Jim picked up the coupe in 2000.) To the sheetmetal a Bitchin recessed firewall is used, molded visor and shaved rain gutters are visible. The rumble seat decklid stands out with its 81 louvers while neighboring frenched and flared teardrop treatment wraps around the power antenna. More on the backside is the use of '50 Pontiac taillights from Southern Rods & Parts while in front the lighting comes by way of Guide headlamps with accompanying turn signals. More rearward treatment includes the fiberglass roll pan and custom nerf bar. The House of Kolor paint is applied over the fresh bodywork all at the hands of Greg "Stretch" Pattee of Stretch's Playhouse. The colors are custom-mixed HK pearl yellow and Evening Glow pearl orange along with ghosted snow white pearl checkerboard on the firewall followed up with pearl flames on the cowl. A subtle display of pinstriping was then added.
Inside rests a steel '32 Ford dash with flying eyeball graphics and center positioned is an aluminum gauge insert that holds five white-faced mechanical VDO gauges while from the Mooneyes Nostalgic collection is the column-mounted eight-grand tach. Jon at Audio Plus handled the "good vibrations" by installing a Pioneer stereo system that includes an iPod hookup. An Enos fuse panel and wire harness was wired into position by Jim, making this highboy coupe ready to run.
The Glide bench seat is fully adjustable with the seat base flipping up to expose the stereo electronics. Stretched over the rolled and pleated white pearl vinyl with orange piping is the handiwork of Saul from Friendly's Upholstery. Door and kick panels along with headliner and rumble seat were done in matching colors and material, again by Saul.
Jim rebuilt the highboy coupe back in 2007 after logging 30,000 fun-filled miles and then another two years of freshening to bring it to today's standards and we can rest assured that there will be another 30,000 miles in store and the fun will just keep on rolling.


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We have an excellent paid opportunity for the right candidate to work in the business development department of Business Insider for the summer. This person will work on Business Insider's content partnerships, email products, paid products, analytics, and more to keep the audience and revenue growing at a lightning-quick pace. This is no "make coffee and copies" kind of internship.
Candidates should be extremely organized and detail-oriented. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must. A penchant for numbers (we're results-oriented!) and light HTML skills a plus. Ping pong skills are a bonus.
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I recently learned about Classic Album Sundays. It's a music listening endeavor that I can fully get behind — and one that you can get an incredible opportunity to experience as well.
Founded by Colleen "Cosmo" Murphy, CAS puts on what it calls "a communal and audiophile listening experience" that really transforms listeners back to the age of hi-fi when people lounged about and took the time to play an entire album in one sitting.
Thanks to CDs at first, when people began skipping gleefully from track to track, and then MP3s and other digital formats, which completely dismantled the artistic vision behind a full album because of the subsequent ease of downloading and handpicking individual tracks, we really need to make a concerted effort these days to hear an album from start to finish.
Using the more album-friendly format of vinyl, CAS hosts listening parties at audio rooms in major cities worldwide, such as London, New York, Boston and Tokyo, where music fans can pay a few bucks and gather to hear a classic album through a true audiophile-type turntable-based system.
It's music the way it was meant to be heard, only for those who are interested the experience is completely elevated because it brings together fans of music and audio gear, and chances are the playback systems are of a caliber you may not have previously experienced and will present songs you may have heard hundreds of times in a whole new light.
The most recent event featured Pink Floyd's epic Dark Side of the Moon – with proceeds going to charity – to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic album. Next up on the calendar is another 40th anniversary fete, Led Zeppelin's Houses of the Holy (yeah, 1973 was a pretty darn good year for music releases as those are the tip of the iceberg).
Next month, at the New York Audio Show (April 12-14), Murphy and CAS will host a unique exhibition room that those who attend the show should mark to visit. While other rooms will feature similarly superb audio gear and likely some good demo material, the Classic Album Sundays room will have full album listening sessions that include background presentations about the albums being highlighted, as well as workshops with preeminent vinyl guru Michael Fremer and screenings of the film Last Shop Standing that's an ode to record stores.
The full, uninterrupted album playback sessions over the NY Audio Show's three days in the CAS room will include Talking Heads' Remain in Light, David Bowie's Hunky Dory, the Beach Boys' Pet Shop (in mono, of course), Kraftwerk's Autobahn, Stevie Wonder's Innervisions, Love's Forever Changes, John Hiatt's Bring the Family and Julie London's Julie Is Her Name. You can check the full schedule here.
And along with the albums, a real treat for most will be hearing them on the six-figure system that will be set up in the CAS room. The featured equipment, or "audio menu" as CAS likes to call it, includes:
- Spiral Groove SG1.1 Turntable
- Lyra Atlas Cartridge
- VTL TP-6.5 Phono Preamplifier
- VTL TL-7.5 Line Preamplifier
- VTL Siegfried Reference Monoblock Power Amplification
- Transparent PowerIsolator MM2
- Transparent PowerLink MM2 Power Cords
- Transparent Opus Cabling and Interconnects
- Wilson Audio Maxx 3 Loudspeakers
As someone with a 6-year-old child can attest, I know that escaping to your audio room and letting the world go by while you spend even 45 minutes on a full album isn't easy. But if you happen to be able to get away to the New York Audio Show, or live in one of those areas where CAS hosts monthly listening parties, you can't go too far wrong experiencing a classic album in a rare environment like this.
Related: Wilson Audio Goes Inside 'Audiophile's Journey'
Related: 6 Mid-Level Turntables for Your Analog Appetite


text: The new HPC|GPU subgroup has been working recently to create first best practices around the new technology from NVIDIA – GPUDirect. Here is some background on GPUDirect: the system architecture of a GPU-CPU server requires the CPU to initiate and manage memory transfers between the GPU and the network. The new GPUDirect technology enables Tesla and Fermi GPUs to transfer data to pinned system memory that a RDMA capable network is able to read and send without the involvement of the CPU in the data path. The result is an increase in overall system performance and efficiency by reducing the GPU to GPU communication latency (by 30% as was published by some vendors). The HPC|GPU subgroup is first to release benchmarks results of application using GPUDirect. The application that was chosen for the testing was Amber, a molecular dynamics software package. Testing with 8 nodes cluster demonstrated up to 33% performance increase using GPUDirect. If you want to read more – check out the HPC|GPU page – http://www.hpcadvisorycouncil.com/subgroups_hpc_gpu.php.


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Las Vegas is a perfect holiday destination that has a number of eat-outs around. But when looking for the best, Ori' Zaba is a recommended option. They offer the best taste Mexican delicacies in a unique style. The best thing about them is that they offer traditional Mexican food and have kept the cultural values of the food intact. Also, they always prefer fresh ingredients as they believe in serving high-quality food.
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None of the NHL's Eastern Conference teams played a game in Southern California last year, a necessary consequence of a lockout that shortened the 2012-13 season to 48 games.
That angered some fans, particularly those who wanted a glimpse of Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby, arguably the best hockey player in the world. Crosby played only two games at Staples Center before Thursday and none since 2009.
Maybe there was a lesson to be learned from the Kings' rare home game against the Penguins: Be careful what you ask for.
Crosby and company pounced on a road-weary Kings team and goaltender Jonathan Quick for three goals in the first period. Martin Jones replaced Quick to start the second period, and Pittsburgh skated off with a 4-1 victory.
The Kings' scoring slumber continued. They have three goals in their last five games, all by Anze Kopitar, but that wasn't nearly their only problem Thursday.
"You can't point to one thing and say 'that's it'," Kings defenseman Matt Greene said. "There's a lot of things we need to tighten up."
Crosby's crew was firing on all cylinders before the announced sellout crowd of 18,118, many of whom dressed and cheered in support of Pittsburgh. Four different Penguins scored goals: Evgeni Malkin, Chris Kunitz, Jussi Jokinen and Tanner Glass.
After playing eight games away from Staples Center, going 2-5-1, the Kings were counting on a light workout Wednesday and a good night's sleep in their own beds for rejuvenation.
Instead they were outscored — and frequently outmuscled — by a Pittsburgh squad that boasts the Eastern Conference's best record.
"I probably should have made the (goalie) change after the third goal," Kings head coach Darryl Sutter said. "That's not putting anything on Jonathan, but I probably should have made the change there. I mean, they scored three goals on five or six shots. It's not always one guy. I'm not a big guy on changing goalies."
After Malkin scored a backdoor goal in the game's first minute, Kopitar tied the game 1-1 with a power-play goal, the Kings' first since Jan. 20 in Boston.
The Kings were actually skating 4-on-4 when Kopitar blasted his one-timer past goalie Jeff Zatkoff — defenseman Slava Voynov was retrieving a new stick from the bench after snapping his own stick in half.
That was the lone highlight for the Kings. Thirty-three seconds later, simultaneous minor penalties to Jarret Stoll and Dustin Brown gave the Penguins a 5-on-3 power play. Kunitz quickly took advantage by burying a close-range shot off a perfect pass from Jokinen.
The Penguins were skating 5-on-4 less than a minute later when Jokinen buried a long wrist shot from the right circle, giving Pittsburgh a 3-1 lead.
The 26-year-old Zatkoff was was a familiar foe. A third-round draft pick by the Kings in 2006, he counted seven current Kings as teammates during his time in the organization: Trevor Lewis, Alec Martinez, Jake Muzzin, Dwight King, Jordan Nolan, Tyler Toffoli and Jones.
Since Zatkoff was always buried on the depth chart behind Quick and Jonathan Bernier, he never got a chance at the NHL level until signing with Pittsburgh prior to this season. Thursday's win improved his record to 9-2-1.
"He's a quality goalie," King said of Zatkoff. "He was an AHL all-star. When you've got that kind of resume, you get an opportunity somewhere."
Zatkoff made 30 saves as the Kings outshot the Penguins 31-22. Quick stopped just four of the seven shots he faced, and Jones stopped 14 of 15.
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Ketoconazole Topical
(kee toe kon' na zole)
WHY is this medicine prescribed?
Ketoconazole cream is used to treat tinea corporis (ringworm; fungal skin infection that causes a red scaly rash on different parts of the body), tinea cruris (jock itch; fungal infection of the skin in the groin or buttocks), tinea pedis (athlete's foot; fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes), tinea versicolor (fungal infection that causes brown or light colored spots on the chest, back, arms, legs, or neck), and yeast infections of the skin. Prescription ketoconazole shampoo is used to treat tinea versicolor. Over-the-counter ketoconazole shampoo is used to control flaking, scaling, and itching of the scalp caused by dandruff. Ketoconazole is in a class of antifungal medications called imidazoles. It works by slowing the growth of fungi that cause infection.
HOW should this medicine be used?
Prescription ketoconazole comes as a cream and a shampoo to apply to the skin. Over-the-counter ketoconazole comes as a shampoo to apply to the scalp. Ketoconazole cream is usually applied once a day for 2 to 6 weeks. Prescription ketoconazole shampoo is usually applied one time to treat the infection. Over-the-counter ketoconazole shampoo is usually used every 3 to 4 days for up to 8 weeks, and then used as needed to control dandruff. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use ketoconazole exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
One treatment with prescription ketoconazole shampoo may successfully treat your tinea versicolor infection. However, it may take several months for your skin color to return to normal, especially if your skin is exposed to sunlight. After your infection is treated, there is a chance that you will develop another tinea versicolor infection.
If you are using over-the-counter ketoconazole shampoo to treat dandruff, your symptoms should improve during the first 2 to 4 weeks of your treatment. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve during this time or if your symptoms get worse at any time during your treatment.
If you are using ketoconazole cream, your symptoms should improve at the beginning of your treatment. Continue to use ketoconazole cream even if you are feeling well. If you stop using ketoconazole cream too soon, your infection may not be completely cured and your symptoms may return.
Ketoconazole cream and shampoos are only for use on the skin or scalp. Do not let ketoconazole cream or shampoo get into your eyes or mouth, and do not swallow the medication. If you do get ketoconazole cream or shampoo in your eyes, wash them with plenty of water.
To use the cream, apply enough cream to cover the affected area and all of the skin around it.
To use the prescription shampoo, follow these steps:
- Use a small amount of water to wet your skin in the area where you will apply ketoconazole shampoo.
- Apply the shampoo to the affected skin and a large area around it.
- Use your fingers to rub the shampoo until it forms a lather.
- Leave the shampoo on your skin for 5 minutes.
- Rinse the shampoo off of your skin with water.
To use the over-the-counter shampoo, follow these steps:
- Be sure that your scalp is not broken, cut, or irritated. Do not use ketoconazole shampoo if your scalp is broken or irritated.
- Wet your hair thoroughly.
- Apply the shampoo to your hair.
- Use your fingers to rub the shampoo until it forms a lather.
- Rinse all of the shampoo out of your hair with plenty of water.
- Repeat steps 2 to 5.
Are there OTHER USES for this medicine?
Ketoconazole cream and prescription shampoo are also sometimes used to treat dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis (condition that causes flaking of the skin).Ketoconazole cream is sometimes used to treat tinea manuum (fungal infection of the skin on the hands). Ketoconazole cream is also sometimes used with other medications to treat skin conditions that are often worsened by fungal infection such as diaper rash, eczema (skin irritation caused by allergies), impetigo (blisters caused by a bacterial infection), and psoriasis (a lifelong skin condition). Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your condition.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS should I follow?
Before using ketoconazole,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to ketoconazole or any other medications, creams, or shampoos. If you will be using the cream, tell your doctor if you are allergic to sulfites.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had any medical condition. If you will be using the cream, tell your doctor if you have or have ever had asthma.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using ketoconazole, call your doctor.
What SPECIAL DIETARY instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do IF I FORGET to take a dose?
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What SIDE EFFECTS can this medicine cause?
Ketoconazole may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- changes in hair texture
- blisters on scalp
- dry skin
- itching
- oily or dry hair or scalp
- irritation, itching, or stinging in the place where you applied the medication
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
- rash
- hives
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- redness, tenderness, swelling, pain, or warmth in the place where you applied the medication
Ketoconazole may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while using this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at Web Site] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What should I know about STORAGE and DISPOSAL of this medication?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Protect the medication from light and do not allow it to freeze. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
What should I do in case of OVERDOSE?
If someone swallows ketoconazole cream or shampoo, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What OTHER INFORMATION should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Ketoconazole shampoo may remove the curl from hair that has been permanently waved ('permed').
Do not let anyone else use your medication. Your prescription is probably not refillable. If you still have symptoms of infection after you finish the ketoconazole, call your doctor.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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When 2013 officially comes to a close, PC makers will have sold 10.1% fewer PCs this year than they did in 2012 - the worst year on record, according to a new report by IDC.
The market research firm had previously predicted the PC market would contract by 9.7%.
And IDC believes it won't hit rock bottom 2014, either, but will shrink by another 3.8%.
Total 2013 shipments will wind up being about 314 million, "barely ahead of 2008 volumes," IDC says.
Why? People just aren't getting rid of their old PCs.
"Perhaps the chief concern for future PC demand is a lack of reasons to replace an older system," said Jay Chou, Senior Research Analyst, Worldwide Quarterly PC Trackers at IDC. "While IDC research finds that the PC still remains the primary computing device - for example, PCs are used more hours per day than tablets or phones - PC usage is nonetheless declining each year as more devices become available."
If there is a bright spot, it's Windows 2-in-1 convertibles, devices that work like a PC and a tablet. Sales of those devices are expected to grow to 39.3 million units in 2017 from less than 7.5 million in 2013.


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As a long-time, beloved friend, coach, comrade and well-respected foe, Coach Bob Rumrill has certainly made an impact on local prep sports.
As a football coach for Merino in 1970-73, Rumrill led the Rams to the State Title in 1972 and State Runner-Up title in 1971. He also coached the 1972 Merino basketball team to the State Consolation Title before heading up the Valley Vikings football squad from 1977 to 1990. During that span, Coach Bob led Valley to two State Runner-Up titles, nine State playoffs and nine conference titles in fourteen seasons. Coach Bob was named conference Coach-of-the-Year eight times while working with the Valley school and served as the North coach in the 1984 All-State game. Coach Bob's overall coaching record includes a whopping 125 wins, 65 losses and 2 ties.
Known to most as 'Coach Bob', Rumrill has become a well-known figure throughout Northeastern Colorado as well as friend to many former coaching apponents.
On the evening of Friday, October 26, just before kickoff begins for the Valley vs. Strasburg contest, Coach Bob will be honored by Weld County SD Re-1, Valley High School and the communities of Gilcrest, LaSalle and Platteville with the renaming of Viking Stadium to "Coach Bob Rumrill field at Viking Stadium".
There will be a tail gate gathering at 5:00 p.m. and the dedication ceremony will be prior to the kickoff of the game in Gilcrest.
All are invited to these festivities to visit with Bob and his wife Jane. Those who would like can leave a message at www.weld-re1.k-12.co. Click on "Coach Bob Memories".
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text: Lauren Conrad provided the privileged-yet-palatable girl-next-door persona for the first two season's of MTV's humongous hit Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County. Then she moved on to headlining The Hills, the even more successful spin-off reality series that followed her as she studied fashion, interned at Teen Vogue and a fashion PR company, partied with pals Heidi Montag, Whitney Port and Audrina Patridge and blushed over bad boys like Jason Wahler, Brody Jenner and Doug Reinhardt from 2006-2009.Sex tape rumors spread by her ex-bestie Montag and her fiancée Spencer Pratt and the following years-long feud fueled the show's ratings. Her reality reign paved the way to numerous magazine covers, a 2006 Teen Choice Award win, a cameo in Epic Movie, a deal to be the face of Avon's youth cosmetics brand mark, a fairly successful fashion line in 2008, a three-year relationship with actor Kyle Howard and chart-topping novels (2009's L.A. Candy and its 2012 sequel Starstruck) and hip how-to manuals (2010's Lauren Conrad Style and 2012's Lauren Conrad Beauty). Following her 2011 split with Howard, she moved on with Something Corporate guitarist William Tell, whom she eventually married in September 2014 in Santa Ynez, Calif.


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Truck Dispatch Software
Buyer's Guide
We wrote this guide to help you determine what kind of system will best suit your organization. Trucking software helps land-based shipping companies and private fleets increase their operational efficiency through effective tracking, management and reporting of relevant data.
In order to help you navigate the trucking software market, we created this guide to help buyers like you in their quest to identify the best trucking solution among the dozens available.
Here s what we ll cover:
What Is Trucking Software?
Truck dispatch and routing software helps reduce trucking company operation costs by supporting you in tracking your assets and inventory, optimizing delivery routes and schedules and reducing risk factors associated with the freight and logistics business.
Real-time routing screenshot in WorkWave Route Manager
Common functions of trucking software include:
Dispatch and scheduling
Assists with critical back office operations to monitor driver logs, schedule shipments and maintain other records.
Can identify the most efficient routes for drivers making multiple stops, often updating in real time to account for accidents, construction and bad weather.
Provides real-time updates of a driver s physical location to the back office.
Assists users with tracking the physical assets such as trucks, beds, parts and tools in their operation.
Assists with tracking and scheduling maintenance for a company s fleet. It can be setup to notify the back office when a truck is due for regular maintenance.
Assists with monitoring driver habits such as their driving time, driving speed and frequency of stops. It can also assist with tracking drug tests for drivers.
Assists with making the most use out of a truck s cargo capacity by determining the most efficient ways to store physical goods without wasting space think Tetris, but for trucking.
Most trucking software suites include accounting modules to assist with processing invoices, receipts, expense tracking and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) reports. Often these modules will integrate with standard accounting applications such as QuickBooks.
What Type of Buyer Are You?
In our experience, there are basically three types of buyers for trucking management software and dispatch programs:
Third-party logistics (3PL). Firms that transport cargo for other businesses tend to need software suites that offer all or most of the above listed applications and features. 3PL firms that specialize in LTL shipping typically need more advanced functionality from route planning and load optimization software. Larger 3PL firms typically need a more robust transportation management and/or warehouse management suite if they operate warehouses in addition to their fleet.
Private fleets. Firms that don t outsource their transportation need a different type of solution than a 3PL firm. You may wish to consider an enterprise suite that s targeted less on trucking and dispatch and more on the company s core business (but still includes trucking management capabilities), or if you do decide to focus on trucking management, make sure the inventory control and accounting tie into the company s other systems. You may also consider a suite developed specifically for fleet management.
Owner-operators. Truck drivers that own their own trucks and independently contract typically only need light software to assist with route planning, IFTA reports, expense tracking and load optimization.
Market Trends to Understand
When evaluating trucking company software, these are the market trends understand. You should be familiar with these trends as you evaluate trucking software reviews:
Regulatory compliance. In recent years, the federal government has enacted stricter regulations on the trucking industry, from reducing the number of hours that truck drivers can be on the road to increasing the frequency of drug tests they must take every year. Complying with these regulations is critical for trucking companies, so it is imperative that prospective buyers ensure that the software they select will help them stay on top of them all.
Business intelligence. More and more trucking software programs are offering intelligent analytics that identify cost saving based on internal and external data. For example, larger fleets can use these features to reduce the number of trips their drivers take by consolidating shipments and reducing the number of empty miles driven.
Mobile devices. Mobile applications are becoming increasingly valuable to trucking companies. They allow drivers to stay in constant communication, call ahead with estimated delivery times, upload delivery verifications and provide dispatch notes.


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My current computer is unable to run FullHD movies smoothly and I was already resigned to the idea, because it seemed a graphics card issue, mine not being powerful enough to do the work (which is still very probable). But recently a friend of mine bought a SSD and put it in a similar specs laptop and he is now able to run FullHD movies. Now I have the doubt about it being a r/w speed problem and not a GPU problem.
The question now, since I'm curious, I don't have a SSD and I have time to waste to run experiments. Is it possible to load the file on RAM and read it from there hoping the RAM reading speed will be similar to that of the SSD?


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ISBN: 978-1-444-35154-5 June 2011 Wiley-Blackwell 224 Pages
- Offers a fresh, comprehensive introduction to Virgil in translation
- Explores the historical context in which Virgil wrote and lived
- Discusses the manuscript tradition of Virgil
- Traces the poet's literary influence on later authors and his impact on the arts
- Includes suggestions for further readings
Table of contents
List of Figures viii
Preface ix
Note on Abbreviations xi
1 Generalizing about Virgil: Dialogue, Wisdom, Mission 1
2 Publius Vergilius Maro: A Preamble 26
3 Eclogue Dialogues 40
4 The Georgics: A Repast of Wisdom 75
5 The Aeneid: Mission and Telos 104
6 Virgilian Manuscripts: Codex to Critical Edition 150
7 The Virgilian Legacy 168
8 Further Reading 188
Index 205
"The real gem of this book comes in Chapter 6, where Smith offers a wonderfully concise and comprehensible overview of the Vergilian manuscripts with examples of textual problems that he teases out carefully to show why and how editors emend; teachers who wish to introduce textual criticism to advanced Latin students or to explain how Vergil got from ancient Rome to modern readers will find this section a superb resource . . . Chapter 8 closes the volume with ample suggestions for further reading that will be especially useful for those teaching Vergil for the first time, including much readily accessible material that can be used to fill those gaps in Smith's book that will present difficulties to newcomers to Vergil and Classical literature." (Classical Journal, 1 December 2012)
"Overall this is a highly successful volume ... He is to be commended on producing a sensitive, sensible, and thoroughly useful book that will be of great help to students, teachers, and those who would like to gain insights on Vergilian matters and scholarship." (Vergilius, 2011)
"The present book contains eight chapters, one of the most valuable of which is a handsomely illustrated guide to the Virgilian manuscript tradition that constitutes a welcome primer with useful analyses of several textual cruces ... While volumes of this sort have little to offer seasoned scholars, S.'s book will be of interest and use to students of Virgil at all levels. The more experienced, too, will care to see how a gifted Virgilian treats both familiar problems and less travelled Maronian byways." (The Classical Review, 2011)
"Smith has written a guide that should become a standard for the next generation of Vergilian readers." (Bryn Mawr Classical Review, 11 June 2011)