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STEM Installation Guide
STEM Video on YouTubeTM
The following url contains a full length tutorial on STEM. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfiibQX4IFE We are in the process of creating versions in several different languages.
Getting Started
There are two paths to running STEM: from a downloaded binary installed as a standalone application or built from source and launched in Eclipse. Here are some considerations regarding which path to choose:
- If you want to use STEM to compose models, scenarios and run simulations, follow this guide to download and install STEM as a standalone application
- If you want to extend or add new functionality to STEM, including new disease and computational models, you need to build STEM from source. See the Setting up a STEM Development Environment page for more instructions.
STEM is a Java application built on top of the Eclipse Rich Client Platform (RCP). To run STEM, please verify you have the following prerequisites installed:
- A workstation running an Eclipse-supported operating system:
- Windows (XP, Vista, 7)
- Linux (GTK)
- Mac OS X (10.5 or later)
- A supported Java Standard Edition (J2SE) 6.0 JVM from either Oracle (Sun) or IBM (32-bit or 64-bit)
- Note: Mac OS X users can use the version included with the operating system
- Note: The GNU for Java (GCJ) compiler and libraries are not supported. If you're running on Linux, it's strongly recommend you use an Oracle or IBM JRE.
- Note: While STEM should work with Java 7, it is not tested or supported at this time
- A utility to decompress zipped archives
- Most operating systems have this built-in
Which File To Download?
The STEM Project publishes several different binary versions of the application. Please consider these options when choosing which to download.
32-bit vs. 64-bit
Most modern operating systems from 2009 and on support 64-bit (x86_64) compiled binaries. The 64-bit version of STEM can take advantage of larger memory spaces (beyond 2 GB), which is necessary to run very large (global) simulations.
The STEM project publishes both 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x86_64) versions of the application for each supported operating system. The version you download strictly depends on whether you have a 32-bit or 64-bit Java Runtime Environment (JRE) installed. If you have a 64-bit JRE installed, download the x86_64 version. Otherwise, download the x86 version.
Some 64-bit JREs can run in 32-bit mode. Please see your JRE's documentation for instructions.
Release, Milestone, or Integration Builds
The best version of STEM to download is generally the latest Release. In addition to being fully tested and stable, it's approved for distribution by the Eclipse Foundation and subject to the terms of the Eclipse Software User Agreement and the Eclipse Public License.
However, power users or those looking for the latest feature may choose to download the latest Weekly Integration, Milestone, or Release Candidate build. These builds may not be stable and are not sanctioned by the Eclipse Foundation. Use at your own risk.
Downloading and Installing STEM
The STEM application is bundled as a platform-specific, zipped archive and does not contain an installer. To install STEM, download the appropriate bundle and unzip it to an appropriate installation path.
If you already have STEM 1.4 or newer installed and wish to upgrade, see the STEM Updates section.
- In your browser, go to the STEM Downloads page
- Choose the appropriate bundle to download (see previous section for details) and click the link
- On the mirrors page, select a nearby mirror site. This will begin the download.
- If prompted, choose to Save the file. Note where the file is downloading to.
- Wait while the STEM bundle downloads...
- Note: STEM is approximately 150 MB in size. Depending on your connection and mirror speeds, the download will take from a few minutes to an hour or more.
- When the download finishes, open the folder where the downloaded file sits
- Extract/unzip the STEM archive
- Note: On most systems, double clicking the the .zip file will automatically extract it.
- Extracting the archive should create a folder called stem. Move this folder to the path you wish to install STEM at.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: STEM install paths must not contain whitespace characters. Ensure that the install path contains no spaces, tabs, etc.
- A good location for Windows users is c:\stem
- Mac OS X users may want to place the stem folder in the Applications folder
Launching and Running STEM
Installing/Running the STEM Application
You can run STEM in two ways: as a user or as a developer.
As a user, you can run a standalone version of STEM as a modeling and simulation tool. If you run Windows, Linux or Mac and have Java 6 installed, you can download the STEM application and use it as a standalone application. To download STEM, use this link STEM downloads We recommend you get the latest version of the code available under "Integration Weekly Builds"
As a developer, you can use any platform supported by Eclipse. You will also need to install Java and download the Eclipse development tools and the STEM source code. Follow the instructions here: Getting the STEM source
Either way you run STEM, please be aware that Eclipse does not permit use of a space character in any url or path. Please be sure not use a space character in your workspace path.
Running STEM as a Standalone Application
If you want to first run STEM as an application, we provide a standalone version of STEM that requires only that you have Java 6 or higher installed.
You can get the file by going to this page and downloading the latest integration weekly build for your environment.
Once you have downloaded the zip file (Warning: the download is a very large file and will take awhile to download.), you will have to "unzip" the file into your favorite directory.
This is a self-contained stand-alone version of STEM that is launched by double-clicking on the "STEM.exe" executable file in the root directory of the expanded archive (windows). You'll need to have Java 1.6 installed for it to run, but if you do and it's on the path, you should be greeted by the STEM "splash screen" while it starts up.
The Eclipse application at this point shows the STEM Simulation Perspective.
STEM Simulation screen.
- The Help->Help Context menubar selection has extensive information on running STEM.
- The following "views" are shown in the STEM Simulation window.
- Map
Canvas that will show the image of the geographic area where the simulation is being run.
- Simulation Control view
Panel that both describes the status of the simulation and provides buttons to start and stop the simulation.
- Scenarios
The Scenarios window is use to select a prebuilt scenario for a simulation. By selecting leaves in the tree, you can discover an existing scenario for running a simulation. Select the scenario of choice and click the Run or Advance icon on the toolbar.
- ErrorLog
This log will contain information about any errors that occur while running the application. If things don't work as you expect, check this view to see if there are any errors or exceptions that have occurred. Note that the ErrorLog on the secondary Eclipse will show errors and exceptions that occur in the application being tested but stdout/stderr will be sent to the Console of the Primary Eclipse. Thus, if an exception is caught by the application and not passed to the built-in log facility, it will only show up on the Primary console. Likewise, if an exception is not caught and sent to stdout/stderr, then it will show up only on the secondary ErrorLog. Confusing!
- Map
There are also secondary application that may be selected from the Windows menu.
- Select windows
- Select GoogleEarth View
This is an interface between STEM and the GoogleEarth application.
- Select GoogleEarth View
The basic idea of the GoogleEarth Interface is to allow the information about the geographic spread of diseases to be reflected on the GoogleEarth Web map. Detailed instructions for using the GoogleEarth Interface are included below. [1]
Installing Additional STEM Features
- See section on STEM Add-ons
STEM uses the Automated Eclipse Updates to make it easier for users to install additional features to STEM. Today, one feature you may want to add is the Earth Science data plugin that contains global climate data for the years 2001-2010. This plugin is required if you want to use the Anopheles Mosquito model for example.
See the main article for instructions to install new features into STEM.
Updating STEM
Starting with version 1.4, you can use the update mechanism built into STEM to perform upgrades without re-downloading the full installation bundle. Most of the time, this means you don't have to re-download the large denominator data sets packaged in STEM or have to export and import your scenarios.
- Verify the computer is connected to a network and launch STEM
- If STEM is already open, save all edited files and stop any running simulations
- Open the Help Menu and choose Check for Updates
- Wait while STEM contacts the updates server and checks for new versions
- If no updates are available, a message saying No updates were found will appear. Click OK to return to STEM.
- If an update is available, the Available Updates wizard will appear
- On the Available Updates page, verify STEM is selected, and click Next
- Verify the list of items to be installed is correct and click Next
- Review the the licenses of the software being installed to verify you still accept
- If you accept the terms, select I Accept the terms of the license agreements and click Finish
- If you do not accept the terms, click Cancel
- Wait while STEM downloads and installs the updates
- If prompted with a security warning about installing unsigned software, click OK
- When prompted to apply changes, verify all open files are saved and click Restart Now
- STEM should automatically restart. If not, relaunch it manually.
Checking the Version of STEM Installed
After updating STEM, the version displayed on the splash screen at startup may not change to reflect the new version. To verify STEM updated successfully, check the STEM Installation Details.
- Open the Help menu and select About STEM
- Click Installation Details
- In the STEM Installation Details dialog, verify the installed version for STEM
Updating to Latest Integration or Milestone Build
By default, the STEM update feature only checks for the latest, official release approved by the Eclipse Foundation. However, users will often want to take advantage of new features published in weekly integration and/or periodic milestone and release candidate builds. You can easily configure STEM to download and install these updates.
- Launch STEM
- Open the Window menu and select Preferences
- On Mac OS X, Preferences is under the STEM menu
- In the Preferences window, expand Install/Update and select Available Software Sites
- Under Available Software Sites, Click Add
- In the Add Site dialog, enter the appropriate Name and Location
- For weekly integration builds:
- Name: STEM Integration Builds
- Location: http://download.eclipse.org/stem/update-site/integration/
- For periodic milestone and release candidate builds:
- Name: STEM Stable Builds
- Location: http://download.eclipse.org/stem/update-site/stable/
- For weekly integration builds:
- Click OK to add the site
- Click OK to save Preferences and return to STEM
- Follow the steps in the previous section to update STEM
- To disable checking for non-release versions, disable or remove the sites added to the Available Software Sites list
Setting up the STEM Development Environment in Eclipse
If you might contribute to STEM development or if you want to always have the most recent code, then you will need to install Eclipse.
- Go to tutorial on Setting up a STEM Development Environment


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New Vice-Provost for Technology Transfer Policy and New Director of the Office of Technology Transfer Announced
The University of Rochester has created a new positionvice-provost for Technology Transfer Policyas part of a multi-year effort to increase the number of science and engineering discoveries that can be developed by entrepreneurs and turned into technologies for the benefit of society. The Office of Technology Transfer helps translate scientific progress into tangible products, while returning income both to the inventor and to the University to support further research and education.
Gail Norris, former director of the Office of Technology Transfer for the College of Arts, Sciences and Engineering, will become the new vice-provost, staying actively involved in technology commercialization.
Corine Farewell, former deputy director of the Office of Technology Transfer, has taken over as director of the office as Norris' technology transfer responsibilities broaden.
"By broadening Gail's responsibilities in tech transfer and bringing Corine into the directorship, we're enhancing our ability to commercialize the amazing research that goes on here," says Ralph Kuncl, provost and executive vice-president of the University. "We'll be more responsive to the needs of entrepreneurs than ever before."
As vice-provost, Norris helps develop strategies for the licensing and commercialization of intellectual property developed at the University, fostering corporate collaborations, and assisting in the establishment of start-up companies that use technology developed at the University.
"We're extremely fortunate to have Gail in this position," says Paul F. Slattery, dean of research for Arts, Sciences and Engineering at the University. "She has done an outstanding job in her time as director. Her incisive intelligence, knowledge of law, experience in technology-related matters, and her tremendous work ethic have had a broad impact on advancing tech transfer at the University."
Norris joined the Office of Counsel at the University of Rochester in August 2005 to assist the University with its business transactions, especially in the area of technology transfer. From 1990 until 2000, Norris was a partner in the law firm of Nixon Peabody specializing in corporate law. In 2000, she became general counsel for the U.S. operations of Celltech Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company based in the U.K., where she was responsible for all legal matters for the company's U.S. operations.
Norris is a member of the American Bar Association, the National Association of College and University Attorneys and the Association of University Technology Managers. She received her bachelor's in management from Syracuse University and her law degree from Albany Law School of Union University.
Farewell joined the University in 2007 as deputy director of the Office of Technology Transfer of the College of Arts, Sciences and Engineering. As director, Farewell continues to provide guidance to University researchers on all aspects of protecting and commercializing innovations of the University faculty. She also provides strategic direction for the licensing and commercialization of the University's patent portfolio.
Farewell also works with the external business community to identify technology needs and negotiate technology transfers to meet those needs.
"Corine is a natural to lead the Office of Technology Transfer," says Slattery. "She has articulated many of the exciting ways in which she plans to build upon Gail's foundation and push tech transfer into the future."
Farewell plans to grow on-campus outreach to alert both faculty members and students about the ways the University can help develop a strong intellectual property portfolio and commercialize its discoveries. For instance, for the past two years, students in the Department of Biomedical Engineering senior design class worked with the Office of Technology Transfer to protect the intellectual property generated in the class and to connect some of these projects with industry to create real products that can help society. Farewell also plans to explore novel marketing channels such as social networking and internet video to publicize to businesses the kinds of interesting and useful research developments the University has on-hand and ready to commercialize.
In collaboration with the University of Rochester Medical Center Office of Technology Transfer, a "venture capitalist in residence" program will start next month, in which a venture capitalist will be available in-house regularly to consult on the possible commercial viability of faculty members' research.
Before joining the University of Rochester, Farewell worked at the Cornell University Center of Technology Enterprise and Commercialization where she was active in technology commercialization for six years. Prior to her technology transfer roles, she performed technical services, marketing, training and development functions with scope throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for The Iams Company.
Farewell earned Bachelor of Science, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, and Master of Business Administration degrees from Cornell University. She has been an invited guest speaker for both scientific and management topics throughout Europe and the U.S., including lectures at the Johnson Graduate School of Management, Krouse Graduate School of Management at Syracuse University, and the North American and European Veterinary and Animal Health Industry conferences. She has served on the Alumni Association Executive Committee for the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, the Johnson Graduate School of Management BR Incubator Advisory Board and the campus-wide Cornell Entrepreneurship and Personal Enterprise Program.

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Police: Driver in fatal Jaffrey crash was drunk
January 06. 2013 1:07PM
JAFFREY - A Rindge woman faces drunk driving charges after a fatal crash Friday night killed a local man.
Daniel Peard, 34, of Jaffrey, died of his injuries after Nichole Oates, 34, of Rindge, crashed a 2012 Ford F-150 into a tree on Fitzwilliam Road about 10:45 p.m., according to police.
Oates is being held at Cheshire County jail in lieu of $5,000 cash bail and is scheduled to be arraigned today.
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June 20. 2013 10:33PM
Hooksett plans survey to determine what residents want
By BENJAMIN C. KLEIN
Union Leader Correspondent
— After more than a year of discussion, the Town Council has given Town Administrator Dean Shankle authorization to spend $13,550 on a town-wide survey to determine what services residents think are most important.
Shankle said that after the council gave him authorization last week, he agreed to a $13,550 contract with the National Research Center for a statistically valid survey that they will both administer and collect the data for.
"I think it is worth it for the town to do this, we've been talking about it for a while, and the council wanted to do it, so it was a good time to jump on it," Shankle said.
The survey will allow the town to better self-evaluate, Shankle said. According to the National Research Center the National Citizens Survey is five pages long and has a 5 percent margin of error.
"One of the things I worked on is a program that will look at performance measures, which are just numbers, quantitative data about how long it takes to fill a pot hole or police response time or money spent per mile to keep the roads up. That is one aspect of knowing how you are doing, but what a survey does is give the qualitative side of it," Shankle said.
Council member Leslie Boswak said that the council is excited to get the results of the survey, which Shankle said he expects to go out sometime in the fall.
"The whole concept is to gather performance data and solicit information from citizens to find out what is important to them so we can more easily figure out where to allocate budget dollars. If something is more important to them, we will put more money towards it, that is the concept. It is a concept that is gaining in popularity across the country," she said.
Shankle added that a statistically valid survey is important because it is nearly impossible to get an accurate perception of attitudes in the town based upon who attends Town Council meetings.
"Say you have 50 people show up for a hearing, while that is a good turnout, the people who tend to turn out are the people who have a direct interest in what is being discussed," he said.


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STOCKTON - It doesn't take a rocket scientist to run the horse stables at the San Joaquin County Fair.
STOCKTON - It doesn't take a rocket scientist to run the horse stables at the San Joaquin County Fair.
A retired rocket test technician will do the job just fine.
Jack Hatch left the aviation business many years ago and has spent nearly 50 years at stables at county and state fairs. He is in his eighth season as the stable superintendent at the San Joaquin County Fair, which begins racing at 1:15 p.m. today. The fair is getting off to a later start than most years, and there will be eight days of racing between today and Sept. 30.
The track has been a busy place for weeks leading up to the first post time, and Hatch opened the stable office Aug. 13 to start preparations. The 78-year-old Galt resident breeds thoroughbreds at Green Acres Stables, the ranch he owns with his wife, Barb. He spent more than 40 years running the stables at Cal Expo in Sacramento, and did both fairs for a few years before deciding to just work the Stockton event.
Hatch, who has a head of white hair and greets people with a ready smile, roams the area behind the track's back stretch and makes sure everything goes smoothly. To Hatch, the job is more about managing personalities than making sure the barns are clean.
And he's not just talking about humans.
"You have to get along with people, and in some ways horses are like people," Hatch said. "Some get along with everybody, and some of them don't get along with anybody. But most are good, just like people."
He also does well dealing with people, said horse owner Bill Cipponeri of Lodi, whose 5-year-old colt Coin Piper is expected to compete at the fair.
"I've known Jack Hatch for at least 20 years, and he's a great guy and an honest one," said Cipponeri, 62. "First of all, he doesn't take any guff from anyone, and he's very fair. He goes by the rule book, and if you break a rule he'll tell you. He's very good at his job."
Hatch said he loves horse racing, but did not get involved in the business until he was well into his 20s. A native of Richmond, he was a rocket test technician at Aerojet and a jet engine mechanic at McClellan Air Force Base in North Highlands. He said he "retired" 24 years ago, but had already become involved in horse racing and breeding.
"I didn't even ride a horse until I was 25," Hatch said. "When I was in my 20s, I had a friend from Galt whose dad had a ranch, and I started going to rodeos and working for a rodeo contract. Things went from there. I later got into racing, and it was just something that connected with me. That's really the only way to explain it."
The fair is "second nature" to him at this point. He arrives at his office at about 7:30 a.m., joined by his staff of seven people. Hatch estimated the stables will provide shelter to 150 horses, with another 30 a day coming in from other tracks to use the transit stalls.
"You coordinate everything, and one of the biggest things you do is to get to know the trainers and what they need," Hatch said. "I get out there and talk to people."
Besides moving the fair from June to September, the horse racing will be running at the same time as the Los Angeles County Fair in Pomona. Hatch won't take a guess as to how well the San Joaquin County Fair will do.
"Some people think Pomona running will hurt; others don't," Hatch said. "We'll have to see how it goes."
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Mycal JonesAtlanta Braves
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|Braves | Announce first round of cuts
Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:30:31 -0800
The Atlanta Braves reassigned Ps Julio Teheran, Arodys Vizcaino, Randall Delgado, Michael Broadway, Jay Sborz and Brett Oberholtzer; Cs Christian Bethancourt, Braeden Schlehuber and Jesus Sucre; IF Tyler Pastornicky and OF Mycal Jones to minor league camp Thursday, March 10, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. Ps Erik Cordier, Lee Hyde and Jose Ortegano were optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.
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|Braves | Invite 20 to ST
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The Atlanta Braves have invited P Yohan Flande, P Brett Oberholtzer, P Michael Broadway, P Kenshin Kawakami, P Rodrigo Lopez, P Jay Sborz, P Julio Teheran, P Arodys Vizcaino, C Christian Bethancourt, C Jean Boscan, C Wilkin Castillo, C Braeden Schlehuber, C Jesus Sucre, IF Shawn Bowman, IF Ed Lucas, IF Tyler Pastornicky, OF Brent Clevlen, OF Jose Constanza, OF Mycal Jones and OF Wilkin Ramirez to Spring Training, according to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart.
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|Braves | Mycal Jones slated for Double-A
Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:20:37 -0800
Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren said Thursday, Jan. 20, that OF Mycal Jones will play a lot of center field this season for Double-A Mississippi, reports David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "We're going to start transitioning him," Wren said. "He's played some second base in the instructional league. I think the next phase is to look at him some in center field, because he's a good athlete, he has explosive speed, and he's always hit."
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
What 2 Wear in Aix at Coté Sud
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- Anonymous5:30 AM
My friend calls that hippie floaty look: ARTY SMURF.ReplyDelete
Not to be confused with the other big look in Provence: HOOKER PIRATE.
Lovin'' your Aix posts!
xxx Julie in ProvenceReplies
I was sooo out of place and too big to fit into any of the sweet nothing's I tried on in Mango ;((Delete
Love that layered gypsy look..and all whites:)ReplyDelete
My toes are perfect..
That gent looks quite dapper too..
Love the flow-y whites...ReplyDelete
You have shown the way...I live in a VERY hot summer climate...and am going out toute suite to find those hippie layers. A return to my youth AND a gorgeous look that fits my "status".ReplyDelete
ha-ha! hooker pirate, sadly has always had a small place in that part of the world, but otherwise, Aix flies the flag for CHIC! (sigh) i knew it when it was a much quieter place - and as for your sleeping arrangements.....(and finding them) eh bien, c'est comme ca, Aix!ReplyDeleteReplies
I was there 20 yrs agoDelete
What a different place it was then
Just a beautiful sleepy town where you could wander aimlessly with delight...
Your colors.....so beautiful....love the swatches...I want to paint with every one!ReplyDelete
Post très pleine de vie, de couleurs, je te lis toujours, aussi le post precedent a été superbe. Bravo pour tes dessins. J'adore le sud de la France chaque été j'y vais en vacances. Merci pour partager avec nous!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous11:31 AM
I love France for all of those reasons and more....it has a certain air about it....and when I receive your emails I can almost smell France as though I was there.....I fondly keep looking at realestate....the market has gone down....I did find a house in the south...very cute...maybe someday soon I will take that giant step....LauraReplyDelete
Who knew Orange Suit had a brother in Aix? :) Thanks for the virtual outing.ReplyDeleteReplies
They both have a RED sister from the Metro Cambronne station...I have yet to show her...Delete
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Why is 60€ too cheap? They said Panama on them and felt Panamanian...Delete
Red suit and blue shirt? That's definitely not my beau-père but what hot dressers.ReplyDelete
You're making me wish I were in the South of France maintenant!ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness. Now there is a man comfortable in his own skin. :) Lovely post. love all the color and non color and clothes. :)ReplyDelete


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Slider Puzzle: Lesson 4
From OLPC
Slider Puzzle Lesson 4: "Animals" (Independent Study Project example)
- Pick a theme or subject you want to study, such as Animals. (Some other ideas might be: family, historical figures, planets, health, nutrition, home, country, or maps.)
- Use "Paint" to draw a picture of a favorite animal or use "Camera" to take a picture of an animal you see everyday.
- Put your animal image in the Slider Puzzle.
- Use the "Write" activity on your XO to make a list of questions about the animal such as: What does it eat? Where does it live? How does it make babies?
- Try to answer the questions you wrote down about the animal. Use the internet and books. Ask other students and grown ups what they know about the animal.
- Present your picture and some facts you learned about the animal to your class. Explain why you chose this animal and how you got information about it. Talk about how you created the image with Paint or the Camera.
- Discuss any challenges you had in researching your animal.
- Have a class volunteer write down a list of these challenges on the XO or the classroom wall, adding to it after each student talks about their animal.
- Think together about different ways to find answers to the questions.
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MILTON, Ky. – Norman D. Tilley, 78, of Milton died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, at his home near Milton.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7, at Morgan and Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Ind., with the Revs. Monty L. Mahoney and Chris White officiating. Interment will follow in the Moffett Cemetery in Milton.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. until the service Friday at the funeral home.
WILMORE, Ky. – Ruth Elaine Hartman, 98, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2012.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Sept. 4, at Wilmore United Methodist Church, Clark Chapel. Betts and West Funeral Home in Nicholasville, Ky., was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in the Wilmore Cemetery.
Mrs. Hartman was the daughter of the late Dr. T.M. and Kathyrn Hunt Anderson. She was employed in the Asbury College food services department in the 1960s, and Dixie Restaurant and Insko's Christian Book Store in the 1970s.
CARROLLTON, Ky.—Kent M. Willhoite, 56, of Carrollton, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2012, at Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at noon Friday, Sept. 7, at St. John Catholic Church in Carrollton, with the Rev. Kavungal Davy officiating.
Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until the service at the church. Burial will be in the St. John Catholic Cemetery.
Tandy-Eckler-Riley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
WORTHVILLE, Ky. – Bertha Jane Wilson Popp, 83, of Worthville died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville, Ky.
She was the daughter of the late George and Minne Frances Wilson, and the wife of the late Robert William Popp.
Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Pentecostals of Carrollton. Burial was in the Worthville Cemetery.
Graham-Dunn Funeral Home, 213 Fifth St., Carrollton, assisted the family with arrangements.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Jenelle Carlisle Doekel, 70, died, Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, at her residence in Birmingham. No services are planned at this time; cremation was chosen by the decedent. Mrs. Doekel was born in Carrollton, Ky., Oct. 2, 1941.
She earned a degree in education from Eastern Kentucky University and taught business curriculum at various high schools and business colleges. She retired as a child food nutritionist with the Vestavia Hills Board of Education in Birmingham.
OWENTON, Ky. – Robert F. Alexander, 92, of Owenton died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, at the Owenton Manor in Owenton.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Aug. 28, at the McDonald and New Funeral Home on Main Street in Owenton, with Bro. Craig Howard presiding. Burial was in the Squiresville Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, Jimmy (Belinda) Alexander of Worthville; six stepchildren, Joel, Brent, Melinda, Barbara, Rita and Danny; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren.
WARSAW, Ky. — James R. Perkins, 80, of Warsaw, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, at his home.
CARROLLTON, Ky. – George Robert Conway, 86, of Carrollton died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at Baptist Hospital Northeast in La Grange, Ky.
Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Carrollton Christian Church, with the Rev. Melvin LeCompte officiating. Burial was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Carrollton.
Tandy-Eckler-Riley Funeral Home, 809 Highland Ave., Carrollton, was in chare of arrangements.
MILTON, Ky. – Janie Smith, 67, of Milton died, Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Ky.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, Tandy-Eckler-Riley Funeral Home, 809 Highland Ave., Carrollton, with the Rev. Jason Owenby officiating. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the English Cemetery near English, Ky.
Survivors include a daughter, T. June Elwood, and a son, Glenn E. Elwood, both of Carrollton.
MILTON, Ky.— John Alfred Day, 85, of Milton died Thursday, Aug.16, 2012, at his residence.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Aug. 21, at Tandy-Eckler-Riley Funeral Home, 809 Highland Ave, in Carrollton, with the Revs. Jim Stewart and David Croucher officiating. Burial was in the English Cemetery near English, Ky.
Mr. Day was born May 30, 1927, in Carrollton to the late Emmett and Mamie Skirvin Day. He was retired from Ohio Valley Asphalt (OVA). He was a member of the Army National Guard.
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Bill Clinton agrees that culture is an important factor in the economic problems experienced by the West Bank. Seth Mandel at Commentary recalls that Clinton took this very view in a speech to the American Jewish World Service in 2007:
Clinton expressed his frustration that the Palestinians in Gaza possess some of the most beautiful beaches he's ever seen, beaches that could be tourism cash cows, if only they could get their act together. He also noted that the Palestinians chose to destroy much of the infrastructure Israel left behind after the 2005 disengagement, rather than use it and build on it as free capital.
Their obsession with violence and warfare, he noted–not just against Israel but against each other as well–was destroying their development. Then he said this: "Those of us who are in a position to know better, and have the circumstantial freedom to do better, have a very real obligation to act on what we know."
That's a bit condescending towards the Palestinians, no? Yet, the speech drew no criticism, nor should it have.
Clinton and Romney have the right line on what is holding the Palestinians back. President Obama and his shills in the mainstream media have the wrong line.


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March 11. 2014 6:39AM
UPDATE: Hudson police standoff ends; person in custody
By APRIL GUILMET
Union Leader Correspondent
HUDSON - An eight-hour standoff ended peacefully Tuesday morning after a police K9 led them to the apartment where the suspect was hiding.
Armed with a search warrant, Hudson Police had arrived at the residence of Nicholas Boucher, 19, shortly before 11:30 p.m. Monday evening, but upon their arrival, Boucher wasn't inside the 23 Central St. apartment.
Hudson Police Captain William Avery said Boucher was wanted on three charges of reckless conduct with a firearm. A shotgun and a rifle believed to have been used in previous crimes were found on the premises and seized by police.
Avery said police returned a short time later when an officer spotted Boucher inside the home, leading local police to stage around the site's perimeter.
"We made several attempts to reach this suspect by phone, then we tried using a P.A. system," Avery said. "Neither of those methods was successful."
By 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Avery and Hudson Police Chief Jason Lavoie contacted the Southern New Hampshire Special Operations Unit, and the decision was made shortly after to activate the team.
Police set up barricades along Central Street as negotiators continued efforts to contact Boucher, who remained barricaded inside the apartment building.
Nearby apartments were evacuated, and the section of Central Street stretching between Ferry and Chase streets was closed for hours early Tuesday morning.
Police warned other neighbors not to go outside unless absolutely necessary.
Shortly after 8 a.m., a police K-9 led officers to Boucher and took him into custody.
"We found him hiding in between two mattresses," Avery said.
According to local property records, the turn-of-the century home, which houses three apartments, is owned by Harold Miller of Hampton. Miller couldn't immediately be reached for comment.
According to Avery, Boucher remains in custody and will face additional charges, though those charges had not yet been determined shortly before noontime on Tuesday.
The standoff put the morning routines of neighbors and nearby businesses on hold for several hours Tuesday morning.
Boucher is already known to local police, having previously been arrested over the years for various charges. In February 2012 he was arrested and charged with several counts of criminal mischief and vandalism, according to police logs.
At Malley Electric, located at 1 Central St., the road closure meant workers were unable to access their shop and get their trucks on the road until the standoff ended. By 10 a.m. it was back to business as usual.
"Our hats are off to the Hudson Police for being able to safely resolve this," company officials posted on their Facebook page.
Teresa Paquin, owner of Anika Skincare at 3 Central St., said she heard about the standoff in the morning news and contacted police before heading over to her shop.
"We're off to a late start today," Paquin said at 10:30 a.m. "But the good news is everybody's safe."
Earlier story follows:
UPDATED: HUDSON - A standoff with police on Central Street is over and one person is in custody, according to authorities.
Police said earlier they were dealing with a "barricaded subject" and had closed Central Street, from Ferry to Chase streets. They asked the public to stay away form the area until the situation was resolved.
At 8:50 a.m., police were still on the scene and the street remained closed.
Police said they will release more information later today.


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This isn't the 16th Century: it's time to kick the Bishops out of the House of Lords
Reform starts here. The Lords Spiritual have no right to seats in Britain's upper chamber anymore, explains David Morris.
The presence of the Lords Spiritual is a long-standing institution in the UK Houses of Parliament. In fact, prior to the dissolution on monasteries, there were more of them than the Life and Hereditary Peers (collectively known as 'Lords Temporal').
There was a period where there weren't any, but the Clergy Act saw them re-introduced. Nowadays, there are twenty-six - a figure which includes the two Archbishops.
The recently-introduced House of Lords Reform Bill proposed that the number of Lords Spiritual be reduced - a process which would be phased over a period of time. However, there are strong reasons for removing this group altogether.
Point 92 of the draft Bill reads:
"The Government proposes that in a fully reformed second chamber which had an appointed element there should continue to be a role for the established Church. However, in line with proposals for a reduction in the size of the second chamber, the Government proposes that the number of reserved places for Church of England Archbishops and Bishops should also be reduced, from twenty-six to a maximum of twelve."
The remaining twelve would include the two Archbishops and the Bishops of London, Durham and Winchester. The others would be included based on seniority. However, there is nothing in the draft Bill that states why they should be there.
As I mentioned earlier, the Bishops only have a presence in the Lords due to the dominance of the Christian religion in England several hundred years ago.
On January 27th, 2010, Tim Stevens, the Bishop of Leicester gave a speech to open a debate about the continuation of the Lords Spiritual. Naturally, he gave several reasons why they should be there, but none are particularly strong. The following is a summary of what he said:
- Removing them doesn't solve any of the constitutional problems;
- They have valuable and unmatched connections to local communities;
- Both religious leaders and existing peers want them to remain;
- Religion is still popular and many people prefer to seek advice from their Bishop;
- They are a reminder of the role they have played in the development of many of our institutions;
- They don't just contribute to religious matters.
The first point may be true, but their continued presence won't solve any of the problems either.
It is also true about having local connections. However, there are other ways for the Lords to interact with communities. For example, peers could still discuss matters with Bishops if they weren't members of the Lords. Peers could also work with local groups and members of the House of Commons.
If Peers received advice in these ways, the church would still have a voice (even though many have argued there should be a clear separation between church and state - as is the case in the United States).
To back up his argument about there being support amongst Peers, he cited a ComRes poll of 100 members of the House of Lords (roughly thirteen percent) where forty-five percent of respondents favoured no change. The problem is that the figure isn't even a majority of a relatively small sample size. So, the majority of respondents do want change.
As for religious leaders, he only consulted those based in Leicester and Leeds. That is clearly not representative of the entire country and there is no research out there which covers the whole of the United Kingdom.
To back up his point about the popularity of religion, Bishop Stevens noted that there is a weekly attendance of over one million and that is more than the membership of the British Humanist Association and political parties. This is true. One million is a significant figure, but that means that there are many others who don't go to church (for various reasons). Those people would not be represented by the Lords Spiritual, as they might their elected peers.
It's worth remembering that there are many other religions that have a large presence in this country nowadays. Obviously this is a big change from the times when the Lords Spiritual were first introduced (and in comparison to when they were re-introduced). This means that the group are not representative of the modern-day United Kingdom.
As for the other points, we don't need the Lords Spiritual to remind us of the role of the Church in the history of the United Kingdom. Also, they may contribute to debates on a full range of issues, but so do other peers and that means they provide no added value in that area.
Many groups, such as the British Humanist Association, Labour Humanists and the National Secular Society have argued (for a long time) that the Lords Spiritual should be removed from the second chamber. As you can see, many of the current arguments to support their existence are not strong enough. There is also no explicit reason in the House of Lords Reform Bill for their presence.
To ensure proper reform that makes the House of Lords less biased towards one religion and make the chamber more representative of the modern state of the nation, the Lords Spiritual should go.
David Morris is the author of the Life Downloaded blog
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Top-rated summer series to feature special performance by the Rockettes
Get ready to vote America: NBC's top-rated summer series, "America's Got Talent," has selected the Top 60 acts to vie for the coveted $1 million grand prize in the season's first-ever live performance show from the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Tuesday, July 23 (9 p.m.).
To celebrate "AGT's" move to one of the nation's most storied and historic venues, the first live show at Radio City Music Hall will feature a special performance by the Rockettes, joined by host Nick Cannon. The Rockettes are true New York City icons and have entertained millions of fans with their unrivaled talent, glamour, strength, precision and athleticism.
This year's top 60 contestants are:
AeroSphere Aerial Balloon Show
American Military Spouses Choir
David "The Cobra Kid" Weathers
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Illusionist Leon Etienne and Romy Low
Virginia State University Gospel Chorale
* Denotes the 12 acts to perform live on Tuesday, July 23.
More information, including bios and social media contacts for each act, can be found at http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/contestants/.
Cannon will reveal the results of America's first live vote on Wednesday, July 24 (9 p.m.). One of these 60 talented acts will be voted the $1 million winner in a live broadcast on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 9 p.m. ET.
Now in its eighth season, "America's Got Talent" stars celebrity judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howard Stern. With the talent search open to acts of all ages, "America's Got Talent" has brought the variety format back to the forefront of American culture by showcasing performers from across the country.
For more on "AGT," visit NBC.com's official show site: www.nbc.com/americasgottalent/. Fans can like the show on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/nbcagt and follow it on Twitter http://twitter.com/nbcagt or by using hashtag #AGT.


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Vocalist, Joanna Pascale & Her Band
Since emerging onto Philadelphia's jazz scene, Pascale has established herself as a compelling and skilled vocalist. "Joanna is a highly sophisticated singer," claims Philadelphia Metro.
She has a working repertoire of over four hundred songs and has appeared and recorded with jazz giants such as trumpeter and Director of Jazz Studies at Temple University, Terell Stafford; sax pyrotechnic and critic's rave, Tim Warfield; legendary drummer, Mickey Roker, piano virtuoso, Cyrus Chestnut and others. She performs three nights a week with her quintet at the Loews Hotel in Philadelphia. In August 2006, she was selected for the Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour roster.
On top of a busy performing and recording schedule, the Temple alum is also a member of the vocal faculty at Temple University. She teaches private voice and ensemble lessons, as well as conducts performance practices and workshops.


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Wild horse populations gaining on reservation
There are an estimated 1,000 wild horses roaming free on the Colville Indian Reservation that have caused significant damage to certain areas they occupy, the tribal Fish and Wildlife Dept. says.
The areas that have become overgrazed contribute to the spread of invasive species, compaction, and erosion. The horses also compete with big game animals for forage, the department stated in a press release.
"The forage resource is being harmed because the horse is re-grazing the new growth as soon as it is tall enough to nip with the teeth," Robert Compton, Rangeland Management specialist said. "The new growth is higher in protein and more succulent so is selected by the horse over more mature vegetation. Adding to the problem is individuals abandoning their horses because they can no longer afford to feed or take care of them."
According to the department, studies have shown that horses will repeatedly graze the same areas and defecate in separate areas. This creates a patchwork of over-grazed areas by horses within a pasture. This overgrazing creates patches of noxious weeds and/or unpalatable forage. Because of this, horses have to move to adjacent areas to graze enough forage to sustain themselves.
"A horse consumes approximately 25 pounds of forage a day and these horses are not being fed supplemental feed during the fall, winter or spring so they are grazing the rangeland year-round, causing a vast amount of resource damages," said Michael O. Finley, former chairman of the Colville Business Council. "Currently it's estimated that the wild horse population can increase by 25 percent a year."
The Colville Confederated Tribes (CCT) Range Department is looking for people who would like to adopt horses. The department would like to remove 200 to 400 horses a year until there are about 200 horses left on the reservation. The tribal wild horse chasers and CCT Range personnel capture these horses for adoption purposes or they are sold to a horse buyer or brought to a sale yard.
"These numbers are based on different variables," said Compton. "They include available forage, habitat impacts, threatened and endangered species, genetic diversity and variation in habitat conditions. We want to get down to a more manageable number and maintain a healthy herd of the highest quality for use by the tribal membership."
People interested in adopting a horse can contact the CCT Range Department at 634-2308.


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Handling Specialty custom engineered, manufactured and installed a large four-post Cargovator backstage at the largest Christian themed live theater in the US.
Handling Specialty's project management team coordinated the building's team of architects, engineers and installers during the construction process. The project was successful and resulted with the organization ordering an additional lift for an adjacent theater.


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Hi this is my first post and I have several concerns but just one that I really am concerned with now. My baby girl is 8 weeks old. Super alert, nurses all the time(10-13 times a day) and she has lots of wet and dirty diapers. Or was...
Over the last day and a half she has continued to have plenty of wet diapers but not dirty ones. She has only had one small one. Usually she will have several at least a smear in every wet diaper and then at least 2 big dirty ones. I am concerned with this sudden change of no smears and only the one small bm.
My sister said after 6 weeks Her baby only had good bm's every couple days. I know every baby is different I just want to make sure I shouldn't be more concerned?!?!
She is eating really well still, only issue with that is the terrible pain I am still getting on one side when she nurses(I have had it for 6 weeks) she appears to have a good latch and the LC at the hospital when she was born said she was latching and nursing great. She said it was still a good latch about a week later when I had gone in to see her again after the doc told me she wasn't gaining enough. These Are just 2 things out of many that have been going on. Like I said before though, she is super alert, happy and sleeps good.


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Applicants are judged by their standing at their schools based on grades, extracurricular activities, community service, leadership and a personal essay.
DAYTONA BEACH — Applications are now available for The Daytona Beach News-Journal's annual Medallion of Excellence program that recognizes Volusia and Flagler high school seniors with outstanding records of academic achievement, leadership and service to their schools and communities.
The late Tippen and Josephine Davidson, former co-editors of the newspaper, launched the program in 1983 to honor students who had excelled in multiple areas during high school and the educators who had contributed to their success.
There were plenty of awards then to recognize an outstanding athlete or top scholar, the Davidsons said at the time, but they were looking for a way to honor seniors with well-rounded records of achievement.
The highly competitive program has remained true to that mission over the years. It's now open to seniors from Volusia and Flagler public high schools and private schools with 25 or more seniors in their graduating classes.
"We are accepting applications from the top 1 percent of each school," said Kris Sternberg, the News-Journal's coordinator of the Medallion and Newspaper in Education programs. "The judges face a very difficult decision."
Applications, which are due Jan. 18, are available on the Newspaper in Education website, www.nieworld.com.
Sternberg said interested students should check with their high school principal or guidance counselor before completing the form, which must be filed with their school for verification of academic information and submission to the News-Journal as a group.
Forty-five winners are expected to be selected from the applicant pool by a panel of judges representing area colleges and universities, the Volusia and Flagler school districts and the News-Journal.
Applicants are judged by their standing at their schools based on grades, extracurricular activities, community service, leadership and a personal essay. Judges consider their rankings at the schools they attend as well as their standing among applicants from all participating schools, Sternberg said.
Winners, their parents and school officials will be invited to an April 4 banquet at the News-Journal Center at which Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Athletic Director Steve Ridder will be the keynote speaker.


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I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud I WANDERED lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the milky way, They stretched in never-ending line Along the margin of a bay: 10 Ten thousand saw I at a glance, Tossing their heads in sprightly dance. The waves beside them danced; but they Out-did the sparkling waves in glee: A poet could not but be gay, In such a jocund company: I gazed--and gazed--but little thought What wealth the show to me had brought: For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, 20 They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils. I
Friday, March 20, 2009
All Time Favorite Poem - William Wordsworth
12 comments:
- Dar said...
Toni, that is a really beautiful poem. I'm going to have to jot it down. Thanks for sharing it.
- March 20, 2009 at 10:10 AM
- Book Lover Lisa said...
one of my favorite wordsworth's. makes me want to dig out some poetry. it has been awhile.
- March 20, 2009 at 10:24 AM
- Serena said...
I adore this poem and it is in one of those love poem anthologies I have! Thanks for reminding me of it.
- March 20, 2009 at 11:28 AM
- Ti said...
There are only certain poems that hold my attention and this is one of them. It's lovely.
- March 20, 2009 at 2:23 PM
- Wanda said...
Living in California, I'm sure you'll see daffodils long before I do Toni .. but this poem is a lovely reminder of things to come. :)
- March 20, 2009 at 5:05 PM
- Toni said...
Hi Dar... I love this one also.
BL- Lisa.. There is another that I really like. I will have to dig it up. It is about a little reaper girl. Very sweet.
Serena.. I have the nice little poetry book called William Wordsworth, the eternal romantic.. it is nice.
Ti.. I am with you. I have never had much of a head for understanding poetry. I did have some really good lit professors in college.. they made a difference.. well when I was in the class at least. :)
Wanda... I have a bunch that hubby brought home tonight.. the little buds from Trader Joes... It was such a coincidence... He doesn't read this blog. It is a great surprise.
I am going to be blog hopping and catching up with everyone soon! I can see there are a lot of new reviews out there. :)
- March 20, 2009 at 6:26 PM
- Alyce said...
I haven't read this one since high school and I have to say that I appreciate it more as an adult. I don't remember exactly where, but I know I saw some daffodils around the neighborhood today.
- March 20, 2009 at 7:46 PM
- margotreehugger said...
I love poetry Toni.
I have just nominated you to receive the "When Life Gives You Lemons" blog award on my Margo Treehugger Blog.
- March 21, 2009 at 8:44 AM
- Jo-Jo said...
This is simply beautiful! Thanks for sharing it Toni...I also wanted to let you know that I gave you an award here.
- March 21, 2009 at 12:58 PM
- kalea_kane said...
Incredible poem, Toni. Thank you so much for sharing. :)
Kelly :)
- March 21, 2009 at 7:25 PM
- Wrighty said...
That is a beautiful poem and I can't wait for the daffodils! You're going to love this but I've given you an award here. I know it can be a pain but you are very deserving! :)
- March 23, 2009 at 12:12 AM
- Jimmy said...
"I wandered lonely as a cloud" a nice poem by wordsworth..Please share more wordsworth creations here..
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What is it about women- Is it their clothing? Makeup? Personality?
Over the years, there have been many misconceptions about women- stereotypes, to be exact. You may be familiar with some- a woman's place is in the home cooking, cleaning and taking care of the family, while the man is at work making the money.
While these stereotypes still play a prominent role in society, women are now more powerful than ever before.
Case-in-point, Sara Blakely- she founded Spanx, which…Continue
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It is no surprise that women face a huge amount of stressors once they enter the workforce, but it increases even more once they take on the challenge of having a family. Balancing work and family life isn't so simple.
It becomes an even bigger problem for women who are not working high-income positions and taking on these extra roles.
In past research, women who have worked managerial positions have stated that they felt "isolated at work, exhibited Type A behavior and…Continue
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Adorned in pink, football fans gathered at the Rogers Centre on October 14, 2012 for the CFL's second annual Pink Game in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. With only five games remaining, the Toronto Argonauts took on their rivals the Montreal Allouettes in an exciting game that had players and fans thinking about more than just football.
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Eddie Jordan lands 1st recruit G-F Craig Brown 2 days after introduced as new Rutgers coach
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PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Eddie Jordan has signed his first recruit at Rutgers.
The new coach announced Thursday that guard-forward Craig Brown has signed a letter of intent to play for the Scarlet Knights.
Brown averaged 18.0 points and 8.0 rebounds as a sophomore last season at Broward College in Davie, Fla. The 6-foot-5 Miami native had averaged 20.5 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists the previous season.
Jordan calls Brown a "high-character young man who works hard, both in the gym and in the classroom. He is a physical, do-it-all type of player that will bring experience to the roster."
Jordan was introduced as the new coach of the scandal-marred program on Tuesday. He replaced Mike Rice, who was fired after videos showed him throwing balls at players and using slurs.


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DePuy Lawsuit Settlement Amounts Could Come In First Quarter of 2013, Says Legal-Bay
New York, NY – Jun. 5, 2012 – Legal-Bay LLC -one of the best lawsuit loan companies- has been advising their DePuy Hip Implant and Recall clients that they believe that there will be some clarity to final settlement figures by the first quarter of 2013.
Legal-Bay is a leader in the DePuy Legal Funding Industry, and has been one of the few companies assisting DePuy victims with pre-settlement funding on their lawsuits today, prior to any of the DePuy cases even settling.
Legal-Bay through its network of affiliates believes that based on the timing of the litigation that by the first quarter of 2013, J&J and the largest law firms representing DePuy victims will begin narrowing the gap as to what the actual settlement range will be. It has been projected that the settlement amounts in some cases could top $1mm, with an average settlement range to be somewhere around $500K.
To date J&J has set aside approximately $2-3Bil for the DePuy litigation, but no one knows exactly how the damages will be divided up. With close to 90K DePuy Hips being implanted and possibly 15% of those ultimately failing; this could lead to over 10K suits being filed when it is all said and done. Based on these numbers, Legal-Bay believes that Johnson & Johnson will have to set aside more money in the first quarter of 2013 for DePuy, just as it has done the last 2 years.
Patty Kirby, Head of Client Relations commented, "Our Depuy applications for lawsuit settlement funding continue to increase each month. And although the lawsuits continue to pile up, we have been advised that a settlement range could come by early 2013 on some of the DePuy cases, with final settlement payment not until late 2013."
Lawsuit settlement funding, also referred to as a lawsuit loan by plaintiffs, enables DePuy victims to receive a small portion of their DePuy funds today while they ultimately wait for their final settlement payment. Legal-Bay—one of the best lawsuit loan companies in the industry— has a 24hour staff available to handle clients interested in applying for lawsuit funding on their toll free hotline of: 877.571.0405 or directly through their website: lawsuitssettlementfunding.com.
Source: Legal-Bay
Patty Kirby, Directory of Client Relations
Ph. 877.571.0405


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What is Colloidal Silver?
Colloidal Silver is pure, metallic silver (the element), in particles of 15 atoms or fewer, each with a positive electric charge and attached to a molecule of a simple protein. These electrically charged particles of silver are extremely small, usually ranging from about 0.001 to about 0.01 microns in diameter, and are suspended in deionised water. The force of the electric charge is stronger than the force of gravity, so the silver particles remain suspended.
In a nutshell how is Colloidal Silver made?
You simply pass a small electric current through distilled water using a pure silver electrode (you can use coins). That is essentially all there is to it. Contrary to popular belief, distilled water will conduct a small amount of electricity, allowing production of micro particulate colloidal silver.
What does it have to do with cannabis?
We use Colloidal Silver (CS) for making FEMINISED SEEDS, which I'm a big fan of after having nothing but great success from them since I started growing a few years ago (The basic idea being you regularly spray CS on a female to force it to create bananas IE. pollen... You then use that pollen to fertilize another female (or even itself), and the resulting seeds are feminised due to the pollen coming from a female instead of a male)
Also, there are some other substances that can be used to force male parts on female plants, including STS (silver Thiosulphate, which is silver nitrate + sodium Thiosulphate) and GA (Gibberillic Acid), but CS is non-toxic, easy, safe and inexpensive to make at home, doesn't require a DEA request form, and isn't a controlled substance.
Colloidal silver is available from your local chemist (in low parts-per-million though), and is drank for good health (the silver helps kill bacteria etc). But its PPM is too low for what we intend to use it for - feminised seeds! So we need to make our own with a higher PPM ... no problems, we simply allow the electrical current to flow through the silver for a longer duration
You will need: a 9V power adapter that outputs DC, two alligator clips, a soldering iron + solder. (If you don't have soldering iron you can simply wrap the wire around the alligator clip base in a coil and that will suffice, but you'll get better contact if you solder it).
- Get a power adapter that has an output of 9V DC 600mA or thereabouts. Output must be DC, and 9V/600mA seems optimal from what I've read and been told
- Cut the end off and discard
- Split the main wire into its two smaller sub-wires (no need to pull them apart all the way though). Don't worry, we don't need to know which is positive/negative.
- Use wire-cutters to remove the plastic shielding/insulation to expose the actual metal wires, about 1 inch is enough
- Solder the wires onto alligator clips ($0.50ea from your local electronics store)
If you don't have alligator clips Haps suggested a good alternative - drill a hole into each coin and coil the wire around that instead.
- Get some distilled water. Do not use any other type of water due to impurities. At your supermarket you may find distilled water next to spring water, but it may also be in the ironing products isle as it is commonly used for steam irons.
- Attach each alligator clip to a chunk of PURE 999 or 9999 SILVER (I just got two 1oz coins from the local Mint, approx US$20ea, but 1/2oz coins would've been suffice - I didn't realise how big 1oz of silver was!)
- Make sure each coin is half-dunked in the water, but that the alligator clips themselves aren't touching the water, then turn on your generator and leave it for about 7 hours.
The end result: the electrolysis causes microscopic silver particles to be suspended in the water (= colloidal silver aka CS). The rig basically looks like this when in use (the only thing in contact with the water is the silver, not the alligator clips or anything else):
It's also recommended you use an air pump with a clean (not used for anything else) air stone to help keep the water moving.
Also you don't want to leave the CS generator running TOO long or the silver particles in the water start getting too large. 8 hours should be plenty.
Start spraying your target plant with CS just before you send it into 12/12 flowering, and keep spraying every few days. I won't go into details, but the CS causes the female to produce male flowers/pollen. Collect that pollen, and use it to pollinate another female (you can pollinate the same female that you CS'd. And indeed you may have to if you have a clone-only strain, although that may lead to more hermaphroditic traits, but I wont go into details on that). Anyway, because you've pollinated a plant with pollen from a female, the pollen can only create female seeds.
ps. I don't recommend drinking home-made CS unless you've done your homework because the PPM may be too high, which is great for making feminised seeds (we need a higher PPM for that) but may have risks with human consumption - too much silver can cause Argyria, a condition of blue or gray discoloration of the skin, so always buy it from your chemist if you intend to use it medicinally. Also if you do drink it medicinally it's recommended you also take additional Probiotics (like Yakult), because the silver also kills a lot of the good bacteria inside you. So do your homework first!


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Another Future Clash: How Will The Law Deal With Autonomous Vehicles
from the it's-coming dept
For example, the law school at Santa Clara University held an entire conference on the legal implications of autonomous vehicles, leading to the Santa Clara Law Review publishing a whole bunch of papers on the subject (including one by Walker Smith). One hopes that lots of people putting some thought into the legal implications today will help us avoid the political messes tomorrow, but given what we know from the history of disruptive innovation, that seems unlikely. Fully expect someone whose businesses are disrupted by autonomous vehicles to make a giant stink about how "unsafe" they are and how they need to be regulated to a degree that makes them effectively impossible to exist.


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February 14. 2013 8:43PM
Marijuana hearing brings out all sides
By BILL SMITH
New Hampshire Union Leader
CONCORD - Supporters of an assortment of proposals to relax state laws prohibiting use and possession of marijuana ran head-long into public safety officials at public hearings Thursday.
Lawmakers have filed three bills to ease the marijuana laws.
One would simply legalize and regulate possession of up to an ounce of marijuana while legalizing "pot farms," another would remove criminal penalties for possession of an ounce or less and make it a civil violation similar to jaywalking, while a third would simply remove marijuana from the state's list of illegal drugs.
While lawmakers and state officials considered policy implications of removing criminal penalties for use of marijuana, the hearing was also filled with testimony from marijuana enthusiasts.
Rep Mark Warden, R-Manchester, sponsor of the bill to legalize marijuana and cannibis, said he approached the measure partly as one of civil liberties. Noting that most members of the committee appeared to be over 50 years of age, Warden compared the evolution of attitudes toward marijuana to the changes in technology seen by those members since their youth.
"Just as technology changes, so does culture; behavior changes over time," Warden said. "Why are we stuck with the prohibition of ages ago on this issue?"
Participants debated testing motorists for being under the influence of marijuana and whether it serves as a "gateway" drug, providing the first step toward highly-addictive narcotics.
Valerie Morgan, director of the Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services for the state Department of Health and Human Services, spoke against changing current policy.
She said legalization would make marijuana more prevalent and more acceptable, leading to use of more drugs.
"We're all to familiar with the symptoms and signs of devastation this brings to individuals and families," Morgan said. "We are under-sourced in treating people with drug abuse issues; legalizing marijuana would only add to that problem."
Relaxing marijuana laws was also opposed by Franklin Police Chief David Goldstein, speaking for the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police; the head of the state police narcotics investigation unit and an assistant district attorney for Rockingham County.
All testified that while cases in which possession of small quantities of marijuana is the only charge are rare, officers frequently encounter marijuana use and possession in connection with other, more serious, crimes.
The hearing also brought out the unusual.
One man, identifying himself as a Keene State College, student related his pot-smoking experiences, claiming that they logically lead to the conclusion that "you don't even have to like weed to support it."
One proponent of legalizing marijuana called himself Al Capone and claimed to speak for organized crime in opposing the legalization on the ground it could cut into mob profits.
But his antics were greeted coldly by unamused committee members who had already heard more than three hours of testimony on the first of the three marijuana bills.


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Working in a 2nd ring suburb of Chicago (built mostly between 1960-1980) there is a ton of split level houses - be they bi-level, tri-level, or quad-level - they are very prevalent.
My question is simply - what is the point (advantage) of this design of houses?
I personally despise these houses as rather annoying and pointless.
What is you opinion/experience?
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New York: A few hits on the bong now and then don`t seem to have any detrimental effects on lung health, suggests a new study.
Researchers found that multiple measures of lung function actually improved slightly as young people reported using more marijuana -- at least up to a couple thousand lifetime joints.
"There`s no doubt, if you`ve watched a Harold & Kumar movie, marijuana triggers a cough," said Dr. Stefan Kertesz, from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, who worked on the new study. But questions have remained about the drug`s longer-term effect on lung functioning.
"Previous studies have had mixed results," Kertesz explained. "Some have hinted at an increase in lung air flow rates and lung volume (with marijuana smoking), and others have not found that. Others have found hints of harm."
While marijuana smoke has a lot of the same toxins as cigarette smoke, he added, people who use pot tend to smoke fewer joints each day than tobacco users smoke cigarettes. That and the method of inhaling may offer some relative lung protection, researchers have proposed.
Still, the findings don`t let marijuana off the hook for long-term health consequences.
"I think a lot more work will need to be done to make any blanket statements about safety," said Dr. Jeanette Tetrault, a substance abuse researcher at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, who wasn`t tied to the new research.
"These are only two measures of pulmonary function and don`t really paint the entire picture" of the potential effects of marijuana on the lungs, she told Reuters Health.
The new data come from a long-term study of more than 5,000 young adults in Oakland, Chicago, Minneapolis and Birmingham. From 1985 until 2006, researchers regularly asked participants about their past and current use of cigarettes and marijuana. They also tested how much air their lungs could hold and the maximum rate of air flow out of their lungs.
Not surprisingly, the researchers found that the more cigarettes their participants smoked or had smoked in the past, the worse their lungs performed on both tests, Kertesz`s team reported Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
But at least at moderate levels of pot smoking, that didn`t seem to be the case -- in fact, the trend was reversed.
Lung volume and air flow rates both increased with each "joint-year" -- the equivalent of 365 joints or pipe bowls -- participants said they`d ever smoked, up until about seven joint-years, or some 2,555 joints.
It was a small overall improvement, though. Lung airflow -- measured by how much air people could blow out in one second -- was no more than 50 milliliters higher in pot smokers compared with non-smokers. The average value for a healthy male is four liters, according to Kertesz.
"It`s a very real increase... but it`s so small that I don`t think that a person would feel a benefit in terms of their breathing," Kertesz said.
"Is this a real increase in lung health? That`s the other question. We don`t know exactly what`s happening inside all of the airways of the individuals who are measured."
One explanation, he said, could be that deep breaths taken by pot smokers when they`re inhaling could train them to do well on a test of lung function that involves breathing in and blowing out air as quickly as possible.
That wouldn`t necessarily mean their lungs are better off for marathon running, for example.
At the highest levels of pot smoking -- using marijuana more than 20 times in a month, or having over 10 lifelong joint-years worth of smoking -- lung function seemed to decline again, but the researchers noted that there weren`t enough heavy marijuana users in their study population to be sure of that.
Of course, researchers said, the new findings don`t mean people should reach for the bong to boost their lung capacity.
Pot might irritate the lungs in the short term and cause problems for people with asthma, they said. And there`s more to consider besides breathing -- like traffic accidents and problems on the job or at school while under the influence.
Whether pot smoking may increase the risks of certain types of cancer is still controversial.
But it`s unlikely that it puts users at risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, as smoking does, according to Dr. Donald Tashkin, who studies the effects of marijuana on the lungs at the University of California, Los Angeles but wasn`t involved in the new study.
When it comes to diminished lung function, "This particular potential complication of marijuana smoking doesn`t appear to be an important risk," he told Reuters Health.
"Therefore, people who are using marijuana for medicinal purposes or recreationally at least could be reassured that they`re not harming their lungs in this way."
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Food packaging may quickly get tossed in the trash when it comes time to eat what's inside, but the technology inherent in much of that packaging is anything but garbage.
As lead times shrink and the cost advantages of importing products erode, many manufacturers are finding viability in on-shoring production to domestic sources.
While it took a big hit from the economic downturn and near-collapse of the American auto industry, Alliance CNC bounced back through equal doses of reinvention and diversification.
Although Associated Rack just moved to Grand Rapids in October, the company has already expanded locally with a strategic acquisition.
One large Tier I automotive supplier with a major presence in Battle Creek plans to get even larger.
The extension of the wind production tax credit at the eleventh hour may please industry organizations, but the alternative energy party may still be over.
While the rest of the country fixated on the so-called fiscal cliff negotiations, behind the scenes, a quieter drama with potentially dire consequences was playing out with the package of legislation known as the Farm Bill.
In creating successful fundraising events, it's about who you know.
As one local conveyor manufacturer looked to diversify, it ran into problems when one of its product's main attributes also put it at a disadvantage in one key target industry: food processing.
The Michigan Manufacturers Association wants to tear down more barriers.


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To: Key Connie Mack Supporters
From: Jeff Cohen Campaign Manager
Re: Q1 2012 Senate Campaign Review and Update
Date: April 5, 2012
With a successful first quarter behind us, I wanted to take a moment to update you on a number of fronts regarding Connie's campaign for the U.S. Senate and our continued success and momentum
1) Public Polling
Public polling this quarter shows Connie as the only Republican candidate with a lead over Senator Bill Nelson.
As important, virtually every poll shows Nelson well under 50%. It's astonishing that a two-term U.S. Senator continues to show such weakness. On the other hand, with the incredible unpopularity of the failed liberal policies that he and President Obama continue to champion and defend, it makes perfect sense that Floridians are saying enough is enough.
2) Our Own Internal Polls
When Connie jumped into the Senate race last fall, our own internal polling (conducted by Arthur J. Finkelstein) showed Connie leading by 20.3 percent.
Three weeks ago Arthur conducted another statewide survey of likely Republican Voters. This poll showed Connie's commanding lead growing even stronger, and he now is ahead of George by 28.5 percent.
As significant, this latest poll was conducted three weeks after George launched his now infamously disgusting (and proven false) negative personal attacks against Connie. Without a doubt, the people of Florida are continuing to galvanize around Connie as we remain focused on the issues that matter, and they are rejecting George LeMieux's politics of personal destruction. In fact, in a recent Rasmussen Reports poll, George's negatives have grown substantially and are now three times larger than his positives.
3) Speaking of George's False Attacks…
Politifact, an independent effort by the media to gauge the truthfulness of the things candidates say, has taken a good hard look at George's attacks against Connie. On the 3 separate occasions they reviewed different claims in the ads, Politifact showed George was lying.
There's an old political adage about desperate candidates saying and doing desperate things. Looking at the polls, and looking at George's own tactics, never has that adage been more spot on.
4) Fundraising
We had a fantastic first quarter of fundraising. After having raised $750,000 in the 4th Quarter of 2011, I am pleased to announce that in the 1st Quarter of 2012 we raised just over $1 million dollars. We now have in excess of $1.3 million cash on hand.
A few interesting facts about our Q1 Fundraising:
- Approximately 80 percent of the money we raised came from roughly 2,100 donors in Florida.
- Approximately $170,000 came from online donations
- Around 80 percent of the money we raised came after George LeMieux launched his negative personal attacks. (Just one more proof point that George has cooked his own goose…)
We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the 52 dedicated people around Florida who are part of Connie's Statewide Finance Committee. From Jorge L. Arrizurieta and Marty Fiorentino, to Joe Fogg, Francis Rooney, Stephen Diaco, Steven Kirchof and everyone else who is working so hard on Connie's behalf, thank you for your tireless efforts. We couldn't do this without you.
5) Conclusion
There's plenty more I could update you about, including the growing grassroots support for Connie, his energetic crisscrossing around the state, the launch of his Keystone XL Pipeline petition and more.
Senator Nelson has never been more vulnerable. Victory will be ours.
Thanks for your friendship, your help, and your support.
As always, we'll be sure to keep you updated from the trail in the weeks and months ahead.


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The Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees have renewed President Dene Kay Thomas contract for three years.
It feels wonderful, said Thomas in a phone interview Thursday. What can I tell you? This is the best job in the world.
The boards vote to renew Thomass contract was unanimous, after a months-long review of her job performance.
Thomas became the first woman president of FLC in 2010 at the time of the colleges 99th birthday. She will receive a 2.5 percent raise now, but her salary will remain flat for the next three years unless FLC faculty and staff get raises, in which case the board might vote to extend her the same raise, Thomas said.
Asked how the FLC Board of Trustees came to the decision to renew Thomas contract, John Wells, vice chairman of the board, said, Well, we flipped a coin. Just kidding! Dont quote that. Really it was easy. Dene Thomas has been a really blessing for FLC. We appreciate her ability to communicate with faculty, staff, trustees, the community and the students. Shes very talented in all those realms. Were very confident about her leadership and the ability to continue with the strategic plan.
Thomas said that of the major accomplishments of her first three-year term, she was proudest of the fact that our enrollment is growing, up 2.35 percent this fall, in light of most of Colorado institutions enrollment declining slightly. But that growth has been due to hard work on the part of everyone.
Thomas said she was also pleased that FLC had maintained our quality standards. Admission standards have stayed high, though we grew in numbers. I am very proud of the whole faculty and staff contributions making that management happen.
Wells said FLC would benefit from Thomas for the next three years because, she is very adept. She and her wonderful staff have handled the financial crisis that all colleges are facing so well, and she very much keeps tabs on making us fiscally responsible, while keeping student enrichment in mind.
Wells said that Thomas is a natural political animal.
Its not supposed to be a political position, but it does become political. Shes been very good at getting support from the state Legislature, and she has the ability to look for consensus throughout many constituencies: faculty, staff, students. Its a rare gift.


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LOS ANGELES, May 14 (UPI) -- Beyonce's publicist said Tuesday the U.S. pop star is canceling her scheduled concert in Belgium because she is suffering from dehydration and exhaustion.
TMZ confirmed the cancellation.
The news comes a day after the New York Post said the singer is pregnant with her second child.
The recording artist has been candid about her desire to expand her family with her husband, rapper Jay-Z, but she has not announced she is pregnant again.
The couple have a 15-month-old daughter.