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So-so Week 7 for yours truly in FanNation's head-to-head Football Throwdown. Andrew Luck's strong game against the Bengals helped me scrap out a few wins, even though Justin Forsett failed to find the end zone and Brandon Marshall posted a far quieter day than expected against his former team.
Back at it for Week 8, and you can find the latest FanNation contest by clicking here.
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My lineup:
Quarterback: Tony Romo (projected points: 22)
Also considered: Aaron Rodgers (27), Andrew Luck (25), Carson Palmer (16)
There's been no stopping the Dallas offense so far. Romo fired three touchdown passes against the Giants last week and had a fourth overturned when Dez Bryant was ruled down at the 1-yard line. The Washington secondary will not put any fear into Romo this Monday night. The only concern in starting him is that the Cowboys jump out to an early lead, then ride their run game for the second half.
Rodgers is set for a high-scoring matchup with Drew Brees' Saints in New Orleans. (Granted, several of the expected shootouts this year have turned into defensive struggles.) The Packers' QB has been locked in of late, with 13 touchdowns and zero INTs over his team's current four-game win streak.
Luck has averaged 29 points over the last five weeks in FanNation's scoring system. The Steelers will put up a fight at home, but that's still not a very good defense.
A choice of Palmer would be based almost purely on that 16-point projection. He has topped it in each of his two games since returning from injury; this week, he draws a Philadelphia defense that has been up and down at best.
Running back: Ahmad Bradshaw (projected points: 11)
Also considered: DeMarco Murray (23), Shane Vereen (16), Tre Mason (8)
All three of the Cowboys' main offensive weapons are mentioned in here as possibly plays. I opted to roll with Romo at QB, meaning I could not play either Murray or Bryant (you're allowed to pick just one player per team), but the league's leading rusher is definitely worth a look.
Vereen delivered a strong showing in New England's first full game without Stevan Ridley. He posted five catches, 104 total yards and two touchdowns. The Patriots' backfield situation can be unpredictable, so approach Vereen with a little caution. Same for Mason, who likely will share some of the carries in St. Louis' backfield. It will be tough to keep him off the field, though, after an 85-yard performance with a TD in Week 7.
Wide receiver/tight end: Rob Gronkowski (projected points: 12)
Also considered: Antonio Brown (18), Dez Bryant (17), Doug Baldwin (11)
Slowly but surely, Gronkowski appears to be creeping back toward 100 percent. That is bad news for a Bears defense that has had issues with top-flight tight ends of late -- Greg Olsen scored twice on Chicago in Week 5; Charles Clay found the end zone last week.
No real secret in choosing either Brown or Bryant. Both are in the conversation as the NFL's best receiver this year and are producing at a high level. A possible argument in Brown's favor: Pittsburgh may find itself needing to keep pace with Luck and the Colts, thus Ben Roethlisberger will have to take to the air.
Baldwin came alive mere days after Percy Harvin was traded, finishing with seven catches for 123 yards and a touchdown at St. Louis. He should continue to see ample targets, and the Panthers defense has struggled to slow anyone down of late.


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TeamWin offers two methods to install TWRP Recovery on your device. Either you can use the GooManager app or you can just flash the recovery directly to your device using your existing recovery. We already have a guide explaining the former procedure and this guide explains the latter one. So, here you go:
I. Before You Begin:
1. You must have rooted your device before doing this procedure. Check out our root guide to learn how you can root your device.
2. Make sure your device has at least 60% of battery life left.
II. Downloading Required Files:
1. TWRP Recovery (Download the Recovery Installable ZIP)
III. Installing TWRP Recovery on the Motorola Defy (Manual Method):
1. Place the TWRP Recovery archive onto your Desktop.
2. Plug in your device to your PC via USB cable.
3. Copy the Recovery archive over to the root of your SD card.
4. Once the recovery's been copied, unplug your device from your PC.
5. Turn OFF your device.
6. Turn it back on by holding down Volume DOWN+Power buttons together.
7. When you see the Android logo on your screen, just press the both Volume buttons.
8. You should now be in stock recovery mode.
9. Select the option to flash zip and choose the TWRP Recovery zip to be flashed on your device.
10. Once the flashing's done, reboot your device.
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If this procedure helped you please thank/donate to the original developers here.
If you need help with this procedure, please ask in the comments below or in the forum.
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Identifying Solutions for Low Back Pain
When you begin to experience back pain, you are looking for relief that is immediate, effective and long-lasting. To become pain-free as soon as possible, talk to your spine doctor to identify the treatment options that soothe symptoms and target the source of your pain. Because each patient is different and each case unique, working with a specialist can help you reach an accurate diagnosis more quickly and implement a tailored treatment plan.
- The first step towards effective treatment is an accurate diagnosis. This WebMD guide to back pain testing outlines the many methods your doctor can use to identify the exact cause and nature of your pain.
- Once your physician has identified the source of your pain, you can begin to review your back pain treatment options together. More aggressive than conservative treatments but less invasive than traditional surgery is minimally-invasive spine surgery, a procedure that has changed how neurosurgeons operate.
- While back pain can feel unbearable, some patients may not feel ready for a procedure like spinal surgery. To learn more about the differences between surgery and more conservative options, refer to this Mayo Clinic guide on when to consider back surgery.
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We can say with pride and total commitment that we are open for business! Few other communities can offer what we have. Our community is B.C.'s undiscovered little gem - a gem that only needs a little polish to become truly extraordinary. Won't you come and see "Where Peace and Prosperity Meet"!
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How to do Lettering on Signs Yourself
Number 7 - February 1993
L. Layer & R. Nicholls
Unless you are an artist, drawing the letters for a sign will pose a problem. The easiest way to ensure that your letters are uniform is to use ready-made cardboard stencils. It is easy to lay out text in letter stencils on a signboard. When they are in the right position you can trace around them.
If you cannot find any stencils to buy you can make your own UNISTENCIL. It will only give you capital letters, but this is better than drawing free-hand.
(Idea taken from Parks Magazine/developed by Lindy Layer and Rosemary Nicholls)
Using Stencils to Make Signs
- Choose a piece of wood to use for your sign board.
- The board need not be absolutely flat but should be planed down and smooth.
- Lay out the text on your sign-board.
- Find the lower and upper range of the letters and mark them on the board.
- Work out the length of each word and of the whole message. Use your judgement, rather than a ruler, the spaces between letters depend on the particular shape ofthe letter. The space between each work should be as wide as the letter W.
- Work out your right and left margins and check the text is well centred.
- Check for any spelling mistakes now.
- Fix your letters in place and draw around each one.
- Using a set of chisels carve out the letters to a depth of 2-3 mm. Follow the outline of the letter with the straight face of the chisel towards the outside.
- Treat the sign with wood-preservative such as creosote. (Discarded engine oil is a cheap substitute).
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Mahon is a port city and the capital of the island of Menorca, which is part of the Balearic Islands. The Balearic Islands are an autonomous region of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea. The entire island is a biological reserve, making it a stunning natural wonder to visit. The sea sparkles turquoise and the island is the perfect place for a relaxing vacation. There's something for every type of traveler in Menorca.
The best time of year to visit Mahon is during the shoulder seasons of summer, in April & May, or in September and October. The peak summer months are very busy with tourists, and prices skyrocket in July and August. The winter in Menorca is quiet, as it's usually too cold to enjoy a swim in the sea.
To get to Mahon, you can take a flight to its airport or arrive by ferry to the port. The airport operates flights to many European cities as well as mainland Spain. To get around, it's best to rent a car while in Mahon, but you can also get around by public transport.
Boat Rentals in Mahon
Menorca is a stunning location for a boat day. Rent a power boat and cruise along the coast, exploring the coves and hidden beaches near Mahon. Charter a catamaran and a captain will take you from the port in Mahon to the best spots around Menorca. You can enjoy a meal onboard, stop for a swim and a snorkel, and customize your entire day for the perfect experience.
Sailing on a monohull sailboat from Mahon is a wonderful way to explore the area by wind power and relax on the boat deck. Work on your tan and relax on a private sailboat, or check out group sailing tours from Mahon.
If you want to explore beyond Mahon and Menorca by boat, opt to rent a boat for an island hopping tour. You can go on your own or charter a boat from Mahon with an experienced captain to take you to nearby islands to explore.
Jet skiing is a fun thing to experience while staying in Mahon. Rent a jet ski or go on a guided tour and spend hours flying through the waves, getting a good adrenaline rush.
Paddle sports are a great thing to experience while staying in Mahon. Check out kayak rentals and tours from Mahon around Menorca. Stand-up paddleboards are also a popular choice for sporty travelers. These rentals are great because you'll get exercise while spending time on the water, exploring hidden spots along the coastline.
For active and adventurous traveler, there are lots of watersports options in Mahon. Scuba diving is a popular choice in Menorca because the water is crystal clear and there are beautiful fish to see. Whether you're a beginner looking to get your PADI certification or an experienced diver, a scuba charter during your vacation in Mahon is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Windsurfing is another fun watersport you can try with GetMyBoat. Rent a board or take a lesson and learn how to windsurf while staying in Mahon. It's a great way to see the beauty of Menorca while partaking in a fun water sport.
Boating Events in Mahon
Some of the annual boating events that take over Mahon and Menorca include the Classic Boats Gathering in Fornells and Mare de Deu del Carme, a Maritime Procession of boats.
Other Things To Do
While on land in Mahon, there are plenty of great things to see and do to keep yourself busy. Visit landmarks like the Faro Favaritx lighthouse for a stunning view of the sea. Check out the beautiful church, Iglesia de Santa Maria. If you're an active traveler looking for a nice walk, explore the footpaths along Cami de Cavalls, a long coastal walk.
The beaches in Menorca are some of the most beautiful in the world. For a beach day in Mahon, head to Cala'n Porter Beach and Sa Mesquida for soft sand and calm water to swim in.
If you like wine, check out Bodegas Binifadet, a great winery in Mahon. If you like street markets, visit the Mercat de Pescados, a big flea market in Mahon.
Marinas in Mahon
Because it is home to the port on Menorca, there are several marinas located in Mahon. Some of the best include Club Marítimo Mahón, Port de Maó, and Bubbi Charter Menorca. These marinas are lovely places to explore while staying in Mahon. Stop by and admire the boats moored in their berths. See the boat traffic coming in and out of the port. Visit a nearby restaurant and enjoy a meal and a stunning view. Head to the shops if you're in need of retail therapy after boating.


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We almost lost Tom Cruise, you guys. The action star's latest film, 'Edge of Tomorrow,' opens this week, and Cruise and his co-star Emily Blunt have been hitting the late night talk show trail pretty hard to talk about their very fun, very action-heavy outing. But you know what happens when Tom Cruise does action? He does action.
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FAQs Answered by the Advisory Board
For students within UCF's emergency management and homeland security minor or graduate certificate programs, the advisory board has answered the frequently asked questions that come across their desks. Within this section are a plethora of questions related to academic life, job searching and professional know-how. Answered by experts within the field, these answers can guide and support your development through the EMHS program and into the professional world.
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Academic Questions
Undergraduate students should focus on a couple of areas. Foundational courses such as Emergency Management, Homeland Security and Terrorism, and Geographic Information Systems are a must. Pair these courses with electives that can help you hone a related skill set, such as technical writing, public speaking, leadership and management, and you will be able to showcase a diverse range of knowledge and development.
Some of the most sought-after courses include FEMA's Independent Study selections:
100b, Introduction to Incident Command System;
200b, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents;
700a, National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction; and
800b, National Response Framework, An Introduction.
Other options include FEMA's Professional Development List, Advanced Professional Series, and their Continuity of Operations Excellence Series. To go above and beyond this, investigate FEMA's HAZUS-MH software, courses by the United States National Grid or the Red Cross.
As for internships, the sources are many. The challenge is reaching out to the plethora of local, state and federal agencies. The best place to start is with your very own UCF faculty.
Also make sure to keep an eye out on the career center's website. If you want to generate these connections yourself, then start with your own local county/city or state emergency management offices and don't forget about private or nonprofit agencies. You can also search through Pathway Internships from FEMA or those offered through Florida Division of Emergency Management or the UCF Office of Emergency Management.
In terms of student engagement, the first place to start is UCF's own Emergency Management Student Association. They strive to further professional development in EM through workshops and activities and are closely tied to local EM offices. Meetings are typically twice a month. Check them out on Knight Connect and follow them on Facebook!
The next step is to check out the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association and its growing student membership. From there, you will want to become a part of the International Association of Emergency Managers.
For those interested in the private industry, try the Association of Contingency Planners.
Job Market Questions
For a typical emergency management agency, students will need a four-year degree with two years of experience, a clean background check, a driver's license for the state you will operate in and a great attitude!
On an academic level, each student must have a good foundation of emergency management education. Moreover, most agencies require applicants that have already completed FEMA Independent Study Courses 100, 200, 700 and 800, at a minimum.
To stand apart from the rest, applicants should be able to demonstrate public speaking and critical thinking skills and have practical experience in the form of internships. The more education and experience, the better!
When tailoring your resume to your perfect job, make sure you review the description of the position itself. Try to highlight those key words within your resume. Take your time as you will not only want to showcase the fact you read the position description, but that you have the creativity, flexibility, people skills, presentation abilities, attention to details, work ethic, budgetary experience, integrity and professionalism. Also, do not forget to highlight those certifications you accumulate while matriculating through UCF's EMHS program!
The brief answer is: "It Depends!" When it comes to emergency management positions, there may not be any openings at the time of your graduation. Additionally, your situation may change, causing you to reconsider the option of relocating.
At the end of the day, the experts do suggest having the flexibility to move. If your perfect job is in a different state, then hopefully you can move for that opportunity. If you need to stay local, then make sure you take advantage of networking opportunities through internships, volunteering and active participation in professional associations.
General Emergency Manager Questions
Did you come into the field through the traditional role (fire/law/military) or through a non-traditional one (education/academia)? Is there a difference?
For our experts, it is a mixed bag. Some of the advisory board members came to the field through the Fire Service or Military. Others were introduced to emergency management in college or were working before being introduced to the field and returning to college for related degrees. Either way, each of the board members highlight that the way to an emergency management career may differ; the commonality is the ability to match experience and education. Whether you obtain these through tradition or non-traditional methods, emergency management professionals are able to navigate between the educational and practical realms and make a difference within their communities.
The simple answer to this question is: Every day is different. All of our experts agree that no day is routine. Some days are filled with meetings, while other days allow for some individual work. Tasks vary from reviewing plans and exercises, staff meetings, program coordination, reading and answering emails, attending conferences and workshops or webinars and conference calls, and providing answers to management while also conducting community reports. Bottom line: There is no typical day.
Much like the journey into the field, the reasons why our experts have become emergency managers are just as diverse. For some of our board members, emergency management provides a unique and satisfying career. Moreover, a career in emergency management is a way to give back to the community.
General Profession Questions
What is the difference between private, public and nonprofit sector emergency management? What other fields require emergency management?
In terms of sector differences, each segment has a different perspective to their mission of safety; however, the main foundation stays the same in regards to understanding ICS, NIMS, management of an emergency operations center, notification processes and the need for all-hazards planning. Our experts state some of the biggest differences will be seen in the agencies' responsibility and provision to the community. For instance, the private sector is considered a business with an emphasis on customers and profit, the public would be considered with overall safety and well-being while the nonprofit arena provides services deemed needed but unavailable.
In terms of other fields and disciplines, our board agrees the field of emergency management is still young. Yet, all arenas have some version of emergency management.
To understand the difference between emergency management and homeland security, our experts speak generally. Emergency management brings about connections to FEMA, all-hazards approaches, and simply managing emergencies. Homeland security focuses more on threat assessments and border control. Within your courses, you will learn the nuances to the policies, procedures and regulations that differ between the two. However, there are more similarities than differences. It is all based on perspective.
Each individual entering the field will face his or her own set of challenges. For some, the growing number of applicants will cause stress when searching for the right position. You will be competing against current practitioners. Try not to underestimate your academic background, but make sure you can translate it into a practical environment.
For other graduates, age and years or practical experience will become a challenge. Each student should take advantage of internships and other opportunities presented by the UCF faculty and within the local community. Moreover, make sure to take full advantage of any additional educational or certification opportunities.
Lastly, the field itself will challenge many individuals. It is ever changing and finding your perfect position can take time.


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César Molina, M.D., F.A.C.C., is Medical Director of the South Asian Heart Center at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, CA. He is a graduate of Yale University School of Medicine and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Molina has recently appeared in the international edition of CNN discussing the benefits of diet and exercise in the treatment and prevention of coronary heart disease.Physician Resume
Q: Does the practice of the Transcendental Meditation program reduce atherosclerosis, also known as hardening of the arteries?
Dr. Molina: Yes, a research study published in Stroke demonstrated that the practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique decreased the atherosclerotic thickening of the carotid arterial wall. Related Scientific Research
Q: How can the Transcendental Meditation technique affect the physical risk factors for atherosclerosis, such as blood pressure, cholesterol level, and insulin resistance?
Dr. Molina: The Transcendental Meditation technique, even though it is a mental technique, brings about a unique neuro-psycho-physiological state. Those changes in the physiology lead to a drop in cholesterol and a drop in blood pressure. When you lower your blood pressure and your cholesterol, you decrease your risk of atherosclerosis. Studies have shown that patients with coronary heart disease who practice the Transcendental Meditation technique have less angina. On an exercise stress test subjects practicing the Transcendental Meditation technique also demonstrate an increased capacity to exercise, associated with decreased ischemia, or coronary artery insufficiency.
It's also important to recognize that high blood pressure, diabetes and tobacco use are the three most important risk factors for heart disease. At the same time, high blood pressure is the most important risk factor for stroke. The Transcendental Meditation technique has been shown to decrease both the systolic and the diastolic blood pressure, but it particularly decreases the systolic blood pressure, which is most related to increased risk for stroke. It's also the one that is not well-treated by the present pharmacologic therapy for high blood pressure.
The Transcendental Meditation technique has also been shown to reduce insulin resistance, which is considered to be a very important risk factor for diabetes, hypertension and coronary heart disease.
Q: Do you recommend the Transcendental Meditation technique to help reduce the risk factors for heart attack and stroke?
Dr. Molina: Actually, I recommend the Transcendental Meditation technique to anyone, because you don't have to be sick to meditate.
There have been studies showing that Transcendental Meditation technique increases longevity and decreases cardiovascular death, as compared to control groups that did nothing, received regular medical care and practiced other relaxation techniques. Also, the TM technique does reduce the risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
The Transcendental Meditation technique is a very simple mental technique, and when practiced regularly, it is associated with a decrease in blood pressure and improved neuro-physiological integration and endocrine integration; therefore, it is a process in which you can decrease high blood pressure, decrease atherosclerosis, and at the same time become more awake, alert, bright and happy.
Q: Do I have to change my diet to get any improvement in coronary risk factors when practicing the Transcendental Meditation technique?
Dr. Molina: No, there are no dietary requirements to practice the Transcendental Meditation technique. Changing your diet is not a requirement to practice the Transcendental Meditation program nor is it a requirement to obtain the benefits reported in research studies. However, it is always wise for patients to eat regular meals and to eat healthy, freshly prepared foods, especially fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains.
Q: Can the Transcendental Meditation program lower cholesterol?
Dr. Molina: In a study published in the Journal of the Israeli Medical Association, researchers reported a significant drop in total cholesterol in people who practice the Transcendental Meditation technique. So yes, the Transcendental Meditation technique is an effective way to lower total cholesterol.
Most of the emphasis today is on lowering cholesterol, and thus you hear many advertisements for cholesterol medications on TV. Yet we need to remember that high blood pressure is, in fact, the most important risk factor for both stroke and coronary heart disease. Research studies have consistently demonstrated a drop in the blood pressure of people who practice the Transcendental Meditation technique. So we should not underestimate the power of lowering the blood pressure of anyone, whether or not they have high cholesterol.
Q: Will practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique reduce the need for statin drugs in lowering cholesterol?
Dr. Molina: It could. The Transcendental Meditation program has been associated with a drop in total cholesterol in some studies, but there has never been a large, formal study comparing it against statins. And therefore, for people who require statins, someone who has had a heart attack, for example, I would not use the Transcendental Meditation program in place of statins. In those cases I would recommend the Transcendental Meditation technique to be used in addition to statin drugs and not in lieu of them. The Transcendental Meditation technique is a very powerful addition to the treatment of heart disease.


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A husband-and-wife team and their biotech firm rush to develop medicine that will stop allergic reactions before they even begin The allergy market is nothing to sneeze at. Consumers spend millions of dollars annually on medications to treat symptoms of allergic reactions. But at least one small biotechnology company is hoping to make this market disappear. Nancy and Tse Wen Chang and their Houston company, Tanox Biosystems Inc., appear to be front-runners in this first leg of a race to creat
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|A husband-and-wife team and their biotech firm rush to develop medicine that will stop allergic reactions before they even begin
Nancy and Tse Wen Chang and their Houston company, Tanox Biosystems Inc., appear to be front-runners in this first leg of a race to create a drug that will stop an allergy attack before it starts. Such a drug would be devastating to the current $500 million United States market for over-the-counter medications to stop the sneezing, dripping, and itching of allergies. It would mean former sufferers could, if they wished, picnic in fields of ragweed.
| Microbiologist, heal thyself. That variation on the old physician's saw could well be the working credo of a couple trying to design the ultimate cure for the allergies that cause them to sniffle their lives away in the laboratory. Nancy and Tse Wen Chang may be the best team to conquer this problem. They both suffer from allergies, and they both have earned high praise from their mentors and colleagues.
Harvard Medical School professor Fred Goldberg has called Tse Wen Chang "one of the most talented graduate students ever to come through Harvard." And Goldberg says that the pair, who graduated in the late 1970s, "blend the sophistication of basic science with a special ability to want to do something good in medicine."
Their resumes are nearly identical. Each is a native of Taiwan.
Each received an undergraduate degree from the National Tsing Hua University (where they met and married) and doctorates from Harvard (hers is in biological chemistry; his is in cell and developmental biology). They have both worked for giant pharmaceutical companies: Nancy for Hoffmann-LaRoche Inc. and Tse Wen for Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp. From 1981 to 1986 they both held research positions at Centocor Inc., a Malvern, Pa., biotechnology company that pioneered monoclonal antibody research.
One investor in the Changs' research, Moshe Alafi, describes the couple as so dedicated they practically sleep in the lab. He says that they write elegant research papers and have a well-developed "venture capital spirit."
"Nancy claims that she wanted to invent an allergy product because she and her husband suffer so much," says David Anderson, Tanox's vice president of corporate research. "I have never seen anyone who is more allergic." The problem runs in the family as well, affecting their two daughters, ages 9 and 4. "My youngest's foot swelled up to twice its size from a fire ant sting," says Tse Wen.
Notwithstanding those similarities, there are some differences between the two microbiologists. Nancy leads the overall direction of their company, Tanox Biosystems, and leaves the science to her husband. "We complement each other's strengths," she says. "We let each person do what they do best."
The Changs say that they were driven to venture out on their own after years of working at the slow pace of pharmaceutical companies and academia. "We have risk-taker personalities," says Nancy. "We are the type of people who look forward, who are very optimistic in nature. So when the chance came to start our own company, we said, `Let's just do it.' "
That potential excites scientists in the field. "Tanox's approach is extremely reasonable, given recent advances in developing humanized antibodies," says Henry Metzger, scientific director for the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) at the National Institutes of Health and an immunologist who has done pioneering work in this area. "They can clearly move ahead on it, and they should be able to test quickly if it works."
Indeed, the Changs say that human trials for their drug, a monoclonal antibody, should start in less than two years if Tanox's progress stays on track. Their goal is to market a drug in seven years--a miserably long time for those with allergies, but a relatively short period compared with the decade or more needed to incubate most biotech products.
Based on what has been reported to the scientific community in conferences and journals, other companies and scientists are plodding along at a much slower pace. Part of the reason is the complexity of the immune system. "The field is booming, but it is so incredibly complicated," says Charles Reeds, an allergy researcher at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. In fact, Alan Kaplan, past director of the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology, refuses to forecast when breakthroughs will lead to a new allergy drug in the medicine cabinet. By his reckoning, such a wonder drug could be "from five to 50 years away."
Owing to this uncertainty, the scramble to design a big money-making allergy medicine also shapes up as a proving ground for two approaches to the problem of translating the advances of molecular biology into profitable products. One approach, exemplified by a small biotechnology company like Tanox, is to seize on an idea, move quickly, obtain sufficient financial backing, and try to rush a product to market. The other approach, common among large pharmaceutical companies, is to acquire knowledge through in-house and academic research and then move slowly and cautiously, first through drug development and then through the regulatory maze. If this latter approach makes such giant firms long-distance runners, then Tanox represents a sprinter in the industry.
Despite that analogy, Tanox is showing no signs of tiring out. In four years, its staff has grown from six to 29, including 13 Ph.D. scientists. In addition to its allergy drug research, Tanox is working on monoclonal antibody drugs for AIDS and rheumatoid arthritis, diseases that other companies are also trying to tackle through biotechnology. With this research and its unconventional approach to a new antiallergy drug, Tanox has been able to present itself in a very attractive light to investors. Because of the company's potential, Ciba-Geigy Ltd., the Swiss pharmaceutical conglomerate, decided earlier this year to pump millions of dollars into Tanox to bolster its research. (Tanox, which is privately held, declined to reveal the precise amount of the investment.)
| Allergic reactions are the body's way to attack and kill parasites. And because the body somehow regards components of pollen, feathers, and hundreds of other substances in the same light, these substances also trigger a reaction.
Allergens stimulate the production of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies. IgE antibodies attach to mast cells at their IgE receptors, and when this interlocked complex meets an allergen, the mast cell literally explodes. The chemicals spewed out, such as histamines, cause allergic symptoms: airways constrict, blood vessels dilate, and mucus is produced. Allergic individuals have lots of IgE in their blood, while nonallergic people do not. Most allergy medications treat the allergic reaction. They relieve nasal stuffiness and dry up drip or soothe itchy eyes.
Antihistamines counter histamines. But advances in molecular and cell biology are making it possible to short-circuit allergic reactions. Three strategies seem most promising.
One area of research aims to decrease the amount of available IgE in the body. A second keeps IgE from binding to mast cells. And a third keeps the mast cell from reacting to the IgE once it has become bound to the receptor. In the first approach, several companies and research scientists are trying different ways to stop the initial production of the IgE antibody in B cells. DNAX Research Institute of Palo Alto, Calif., is working to understand the role of a lymphokine called interleukin-4 (IL-4) in IgE synthesis. This lymphokine appears to direct the growth and function of the immunoglobulin-producing B cells.
Along these same lines, scientists at Immunex Corp. of Seattle isolated a mouse IL-4 receptor molecule. And Kimishige Ishizaka, of the La Jolla, Calif., Institute for Allergy and Immunology, is focusing on the B cells themselves to develop what he calls an "IgE suppressive factor."
The problem with this approach is that scientists must avoid triggering a general immune suppression response when they turn off a specific part of the immune system. Researchers speculate that IgE could have some unknown beneficial function, and they worry about what would happen if all IgE in the body were eliminated. Tanox's approach falls primarily into the second category of research, that of stopping the action of B cells and IgE. The company's monoclonal antibodies are meant to target and eliminate B cells after they have been produced as part of the immune response. They would also attach to free-floating IgE antibodies, preventing them from connecting with mast and basophil cells. The question is whether Tanox can produce antibodies that can function so precisely. The company says that it has already succeeded in doing so.
Another way to stop IgE reactions is to design and insert a block between the IgE antibody and its cell receptor. Scientists at Hoffmann-LaRoche Inc., for example, are screening thousands of chemicals to find a small molecule that will cap a section of the IgE receptor. They also are trying to derive the three-dimensional crystalline structure of the IgE receptor in order to design a surface-binding chemical.
This structure has several key side chains, two of which have been worked out by immunologists Jarema Kochran of Hoffmann-La-Roche and NIH's Jean-Pierre Kinet. The NIH team, under immunologist Henry Metzger, determined the structure of the third side chain. The laboratory and the drug firm have a cooperative R&D agreement, sharing a patent on cloning the IgE receptor.
Much more needs to be known before scientists can develop the third antiallergy strategy. Toward that end, Metzger is studying what happens after the IgE binds to the receptor and before histamines are released. He wants to know how activation of the receptor is translated into activation of the allergic reaction. He says this process--or the effort needed to halt it--could take "10 steps or 1,000 steps."
The effort to find a cure-all for allergies is part of an emerging era of drug research that focuses on immunology and the new science of molecular cell communication via receptors. "We are all extremely interested in the way a cell communicates with the outside environment and its control inside," says NIAMS' Metzger.
Metzger and his group have had several breakthroughs in cloning the receptor for immunoglobulin E (IgE), the antibody that plays a central role in triggering allergies. And while his team is not trying to design the ultimate antiallergy pill, it has linked up, through a cooperative research agreement, with Hoffmann-LaRoche Inc. of Nutley, N.J., which does have that as a goal.
"This is a big area of concentration," says Philip Askenase, an allergy scientist at Yale University. "Receptor technology is emerging as a huge drug field. And something to block the IgE receptor has been on people's minds for a while. Now, in the age of molecular development, the race is on."
In the race, the Changs are betting that they can cut short allergic reactions by eliminating IgE, something people with allergies have too much of. An allergic reaction is a series of biological and chemical events in which IgE is a main player. IgE antibodies are produced when an allergen enters the body. The antibodies attach to IgE receptors located on the surface of basophils, a type of white blood cell, and mast cells, which line the mucous membranes in the air passages of allergy sufferers.
When the interlocked IgE antibody/cell complex encounters an allergen, the result is like touching wires to set off a bomb. These cells virtually explode, releasing histamines and dozens of other chemicals throughout the bloodstream. It's the body's way of removing what it considers to be an attacking marauder. But it's misery for the sufferer.
The Changs have developed a monoclonal antibody that homes in on and deactivates the cells that produce IgE. The antibody also targets and disarms free-floating IgE. "Our approach is very simple," says Tse Wen Chang, Tanox's scientific director. "Other approaches are very scientifically interesting, but we are closer to a product."
Nancy Chang, who is president of the company, is equally optimistic. "We will be the first into the clinics," she predicts. Her optimism stems in part from her husband's contribution to the development of OKT3, an antibody used to prevent rejection of kidney transplants, at Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp. of Raritan, N.J. That drug was the first monoclonal antibody approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the only one so far to make it to market. Although OKT3 and Tanox's allergy medicine treat different diseases, the knowledge and technology needed to develop medications like these, which involve monoclonal antibodies, is similar.
"Very early on, scientists were afraid of the potential risks of biopharmaceuticals," says Tse Wen Chang. "After a decade of research, everyone has realized they are not that toxic. I thought it is about time to develop something biopharmaceutical for less serious diseases like allergies."
Such a goal will not be easily realized, the Changs acknowledge. "Like other drug biotech companies, we are product-oriented," Nancy Chang explains. "We ask critical questions about applicability, rather than about the basic science. We are the ones risking everything."
The Changs know that technical obstacles exist. Because monoclonal antibodies are derived from mice, they must be "humanized"--whereby the antibody is made more similar structurally and chemically to that of a human--in order to be accepted by the body's immune system. This is a difficult process that accounts for much of the delay that Tanox has had in starting human trials. In addition, monoclonal antibodies must be injected rather than swallowed, and they do not last long in the body. All in all, these promise to be expensive drugs.
Researcher John Hakimi calls Tanox's approach "an interesting long shot." As head of allergy research at Hoffmann-LaRoche's laboratory, he is taking another tack in harnessing knowledge about IgE to make antiallergy medicine. His company is taking a broader look at new antiallergy strategies, and he's enlisted staff and academic scientists in this effort.
His allergy research unit has quadrupled in size these past few years, encompassing 10 scientists in New Jersey and more than that in the company's Japanese lab. And his company has a cooperative research and development agreement with NIAMS' Metzger, in which Hoffmann-LaRoche provides support for a postdoctoral fellow at NIH in exchange for previews of papers, increased collaboration, and a share of the royalties from any patents that come out of the research. Together, they are pursuing a deeper understanding of how IgE works.
Their perspective makes them wary of quick-fix approaches like Tanox's. But they admit that, right now, it's not clear which approach will succeed. "The issue with Tanox is whether their antibody can be as selective as they say it is," says Hakimi, "whether it can clear out cells that produce IgE but no others. At the same time, they may get lucky. It could just be the ultimate drug."
Renee Twombly is a freelance writer based in Chapel Hill, N.C.


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Justin Timberlake takes in the sights of Paris, France as he preps for his evening concert on Thursday (August 21).
The 33-year-old entertainer is under some fire for a tweet he reportedly sent to Madonna on her birthday.
It read, "A happiest of Bdays to my mother chucking ninja, @Madonna!! Hope you have a great one, M!," but was quickly deleted when fans started a backlash.
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DUBAI — Kuwait on Thursday invited Qatar to a summit of Gulf countries next week, state media said, the first such invitation in a months-long Saudi-led diplomatic boycott of Doha.
Kuwait, which is not among Arab states boycotting Qatar, invited Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit on December 5 and 6, the state-run KUNA news agency said.
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I had already planed on making an Ork gang for Necromunda for a long time so I figured this would be a good opportunity to get some progress made!
Gorkamunda is one of the forums main guys when it comes to Gorka Morka and spent a lot of time working on the "Orks in the hive" rules so I figured a Ork model in Necromunda would be very fitting.
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Three federal agencies plan to build adjoining high-security laboratories at Fort Detrick for a total cost of more than $1 billion, creating a "national biodefense campus" where scientists will collaborate in the battle against bioterrorism.
The plan would create three new labs in Frederick operated by the Army, the Department of Homeland Security and the National Institutes of Health - and possibly a fourth lab for the U.S. Department of Agriculture - all equipped to handle the most dangerous pathogens in existence.
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The virtual reality news site Road To VR reports - with a confirmation statement from Intel - that the Project Alloy wireless 'merged reality' headset that was due to be released by the end of this year has unfortunately been canceled.
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The 'Edible Gold Lollipop' by Harvey Nichols is exactly what it sounds like. This treat comes on a stick and is champagne flavored. If that wasn't enough, it has gold flakes in it, so one can feel like they're eating their own wealth -- it's 24-karat gold.
Harvey Nichlos says this lollipop is "a grown up version of a childhood favorite." There is no better way to say you're luxurious than by eating something of high value. Harvey Nichlos also offers a series of other luxury items, which can be seen at the company's website. This product would be a perfect party favor for an ultra-luxurious gathering.
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SINGAPORE: Chief marketing officers in the Asia Pacific region are investing are investing an increasing proportion of their budgets in digital but they need to address a "performance gap" if they are to be fully effective, a new report has argued.
The 2012 CMO Insights Survey from consultancy Accenture interviewed senior executives across ten countries, including Singapore, Australia and China in Asia Pacific, and found that 62% of CMOs in this region had allocated over a quarter of their budgets to digital marketing, compared to a global figure of 47%.
"Organisations operating in Asia Pacific tend to have a more aggressive growth agenda compared to their western peers," Marco Ryan, managing director for ASEAN at Accenture Interactive, told Campaign Asia-Pacific. "As a result, they also have a greater level of willingness and appetite to adopt digital technologies"
The study also noted, however, that companies' digital orientation showed a significant "performance gap" – the difference between CMOs' ratings of digital's importance and its actual performance.
This was true across all markets, not just Asia Pacific, with digital orientation having the widest performance gap of five capabilities Accenture identified CMOs utilising to improve their company's performance: innovation, customer analytics, digital orientation, customer engagement and marketing operations.
Inefficient business process, proliferating channels and talent gaps were cited as typical reasons for a lack of digital focus.
"It is not a surprise that CMOs are facing challenges in the digital space," observed Ryan, as he remarked on the region's complex marketing environment.
"There is a clear performance gap between the demands of the marketplace and the ability of marketing organisations to apply the digital technology talent to be more effective," he said.
Accenture's advice includes building new skills internally, through hiring, reskilling and redeploying staff "to improve efficiency, agility and responsiveness".
"The growing investment in digital capabilities will help marketing executives improve their understanding of changing consumer needs and manage multiple challenges," said Ryan.
But he cautioned that achieving improved performance would "require more than new digital and analytics talent".
"The challenge of digital transformation is how to implement beyond marketing and across the entire enterprise," he concluded.
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Garza finished a dominant two-year run by earning three wins and two saves in the playoffs as Bonita won the CIF-SS Division 3 championship. The senior pitcher won 25 games in 26 starts since the beginning of his junior year, finishing 12-1 this season with a 0.72 ERA. Garza was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 26th round of the MLB draft but has decided to play at Cal State Fullerton.
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Knott led Bonita to the CIF-SS Division 3 championship, the school's first baseball title since 1951. After losing 2-1 in the 2010 CIF final and dropping out in the semifinals last season, Knott finally captured that elusive championship. Bonita won its league for the fifth consecutive season under Knott, also a school record. The Bearcats went 32-2 this season, including a 20-game win streak following their first loss.
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The senior went 9-0 with a 0.69 ERA for the Baseline League champion Braves. In 61 innings, the San Francisco State-bound senior allowed just six earned runs and struck out 66 batters.
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The All-CIF selection went 8-1 with a 1.16 ERA and walked just six batters in 48 1/3 innings. The first-team All-Hacienda League selection earned his biggest victory by pitching into the seventh inning of a 3-0 semifinal victory on the way to a CIF-SS championship.
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The first team all-Baseline League selection headed to New Mexico in the fall went 6-3 with a 1.49 ERA his senior season. Rowe recorded 72 strikeouts in 65 2/3 innings pitched and had just a .183 batting average against.
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The Mt. Baldy League co-MVP hit .434 with three home runs, 31 RBIs and 32 runs scored. Kelley will play at UC Santa Barbara in the fall after helping Don Lugo to a Mt. Baldy League championship this season.
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The 34th pick of the MLB Draft, who has signed with the Oakland Athletics organization instead of attending UCLA, hit .560 with six home runs and 31 RBIs. The feared All-CIF shortstop was walked 29 times in 112 plate appearances.
INF: Thomas Castro, Bonita, Sr.
The All-CIF third baseman hit .480 with 32 RBIs for the CIF-SS Division 3 champion Bearcats. Castro also scored 34 runs and stole 10 bases for a Bonita team that went 32-2 on the season. He struck out just nine times in 121 plate appearances.
INF: Aaron Bernal, Colony, Sr.
The All-CIF first baseman hit .466 with four home runs and 41 RBIs for the Titans. The first-team All-Mt. Baldy League selection had a .777 slugging percentage and also went 4-4 as a pitcher with a 2.55 ERA.
INF: Anthony Virgen, Don Lugo, Sr.
The co-MVP of the Mt. Baldy League hit .514 with two home runs and 28 RBIs, helping Don Lugo to the league championship. The All-CIF third baseman also scored 36 runs and had a team-high 13 doubles for a 20-6 Don Lugo squad.
OF: Dustin Frailey, Alta Loma, Sr.
The sparkplug for the Alta Loma offense hit .389 with 19 RBIs and 32 runs scored. With a .531 on-base percentage, the first-team All-Baseline League center fielder was a run-producing machine as a lead-off batter that stole 25 bases.
OF: Shawn Kennedy, San Dimas, Sr.
The first-team All-Valle Vista League selection hit .419 with two home runs and 21 RBIs for the league runner-up Saints. Kennedy had a .689 slugging percentage, scored 25 runs and stole nine bases.
OF: Jacob Sanchez, Kaiser, So.
The first-team All-Sunkist League outfielder hit .394 with 17 RBIs and 19 runs scored for the second-place team in league. The sophomore had a .478 on-base percentage and struck out just nine times in 92 plate appearances.
DH: Garrett Dean, Alta Loma, Jr.
The catcher ranked 29th in the CIF-Southern Section with a .519 batting average. The first-team All-Baseline League selection had one home run, 21 RBIs, scored 22 runs and had an .805 slugging percentage for the Baseline League champions.
UTL: Michael Reina, Chino, Jr.
The first-team All-Mt. Baldy League selection won six games as a pitcher with a 2.41 ERA for the Cowboys in addition to batting .310 with 19 RBIs for the second-place team in league.
P: Sam Stavang, Bonita, Jr.
P: Landon Moore, San Dimas, Jr.
P: Kenny Chapman, Claremont, Sr.
C: Tyler Heslop, Bonita, Sr.
INF: Zeph Walters, Diamond Bar, Jr.
INF: Rodnee Little, Don Lugo, Sr.
INF: Justin Row, Bonita, Jr.
INF: Grant Hockin, Damien, So.
OF: Wade Witherel, Chino, Sr.
OF: Jesus Gomez, Rialto, Sr.
OF: Joseph Guadarrama, Ontario Christian, Sr.
DH: Chris Iriart, Chino Hills, Sr.
UTL: Aaron Digiamarino, Webb, Sr.
P: Adam Ramos, Kaiser, Sr.
P: Ryan Olson, Western Christian, Jr.
P: Robert Peterson, Calvary Baptist, Fr.
C: Dylan Goodwin, Diamond Ranch, Sr.
INF: Greg Giordano, Carter, Sr.
INF: Jeremy Giles, Claremont, Jr.
INF: David Banuelos, Damien, So.
INF: Daniel Sandoval, Chino, Jr.
OF: Austin Harvey, Chino Hills, Jr.
OF: John Hernandez, Chaffey, Sr.
OF: Isaiah Delsi, Los Osos, Sr.
DH: Angel Mariscal, Rialto, Sr.
UTL: David Robles, Rialto, Jr.


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" A secret love of mine is spending time, just tossing dimes into a wishing well. And I know it's strange, and a waste of change, but let me explain this secret love of mine." This is a verse in a song that I am working on, and I believe that my life revolves around waiting, not wishing for my dreams to come true. I think that people waste too much time wishing that their dreams will come true, and don't invest enough time believing that they actually will. I'm not saying it is a sin to dream because I spend a lot of time just dreaming of what could be, but I have started to put all my energy into making these dreams become real things rather than just distant images in my imagination. I have found a new respect for my will to succeed and I think before you can believe in your dreams you must first believe in yourself. I thought about how people throw money into a well wishing that a wish would come true, but the only difference between making a wish and making a difference in the world is courage. I believe that every human has the ability to do anything that they want, if they just put everything they have into it. I love to still make wishes about things all the time and I believe that it is good to have wishes. It is kind of like denial, first you must admit that you want something, but the second step is to try with everything that you have to make it happen. I know what not everyone in the world is going to make a huge impact on history, but you will have a great impact on your personal history. I believe that everyone has the ability to make wishes come true.
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Mission Statement:
To provide a broad understanding of security based on nonviolent conflict resolution, social justice, sustainable environmental policy, and conversion from a military to a peacetime economy.
The Maine Peace Fund is a non-profit, non-partisan corporation devoted to educating Maine citizens about the need and opportunities for weapons reduction; pursuing non-violent conflict resolution and possibilities for international peacekeeping structures; broadening our understanding of security to include a healthy economy, environment and people, and changing national priorities to meet these needs; and enabling the process of economic conversion to assist the transition from a military to a peacetime economy.
The Peace Fund was established by Peace Action Maine (known at the time as the Maine Freeze Campaign) in 1984 as an affiliated 501(c)(3) organization that supports Peace Action's goals and activities in public education and broad-based advocacy around issues such as nuclear disarmament, nonviolent conflict resolution, international peacekeeping institutions and structures, and expanding the understanding of root causes of conflict and of the concept of security.
Tax-Exempt Status:
As Peace Action's tax-exempt affiliate, the Peace Fund can receive contributions that are tax deductible for the donor and can receive grants from foundations or other organizations to help support its work. The Peace Fund represents the interests of Peace Action with MaineShare, a "social action fund" whose mission is to provide significant support to organizations doing progressive social justice and root cause work in Maine that is now offered as a payroll giving choice at over 150 workplaces throughout the state. Donations to the Maine Peace Fund and through MaineShare support Peace Action's work through direct grants, and various activities in keeping with the shared mission of both Peace Action Maine and the Maine Peace Fund.
As a 501(c)(3) organization, the Peace Fund has also served as the financial "home" for smaller organizations whose mission and work are congruent with our goals, by accepting donations and grants on their behalf. The Peace Fund does not make grants to these organizations, but passes the funds it receives directly to them.
The Maine Peace Fund designates its address to be PO Box 3824 Portland, Maine 04104.
This decision is the responsibility of the Maine Peace Fund Board of Directors and cannot be changed by Peace Action Maine Board or employees.


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Welcome to the Telecommunications Division
Division Chief
David Elliot
Auxiliary communications are not bound into a rigidly structured operational system but rather consist of fixed land stations, land mobile stations and direction finder stations that have been accepted by the Director of the Auxiliary as radio facilities.
The primary purposes of the Auxiliary communications network are:
- Coordinating authorized Auxiliary activities in support of Coast Guard Operations ("operational communications")
- Augmenting the Coast Guard communications system, when required ("contingency communications")
- Communicating urgent matters of official Auxiliary business ("operational communications")
- Training
- Assisting national resources in time of disaster ("contingency communications")
In many cases, Auxiliarists will operate radio facilities in conjunction with authorized surface and air missions. They will, at that time use authorized government frequencies in designated bands. Other program activities of radio facilities include operation in the HF Contingency Communications Program and the Auxiliary Monitoring Program in support of the Communications Area Master Stations, Sector Command Centers, and other CG Unit communications operations.
In order to stand watch at an Auxiliary communication facility, a Basically Qualified Auxiliarist must complete the Telecommunications Operator Personal Qualification Standard unless authorized as a result of previous completion of the "Auxiliary Communications Specialty Course") In order to act as a watchstander at a CG communications facility, Auxiliarists must complete all requirements as specified by the Commanding Officer or Officer in Charge of the CG unit in question.
For further information, manuals, and qualification guidelines to become active in Communications Division click on this link.
Radio Facility
An Auxiliary radio facility does not require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license when operating while assigned to duty or performing a mission directed or scheduled by the U S Coast Guard.
A radio facility may be offered for use by an Auxiliarist and, if it meets requirements for that type of facility, it will be accepted by the Director of the Auxiliary. The facility owner must arrange for an initial inspection of the facility and, thereafter, a re-inspection every three years from the date of acceptance for use. Radio equipment used on a surface or air facility is considered and inspected as part of that facility. In general, the operator of a radio facility must maintain radio logs and formal message logs. Under ordinary conditions, Auxiliary radio facilities operate according to the Telecommunications Manual, COMDTINST M2000.3 (series).
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Docents serve a vital role in helping the San Antonio Zoo reach its mission of providing a diverse educational experience to our many visitors each year. With provided training, they are involved in a variety of educational opportunities including touring school groups, interpreting zoo exhibits, and presenting education animals.
There are currently two docent programs: weekday and weekend. Weekday docents are required to volunteer one 3-hour shift a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday). Weekend docents can create their own schedule on either Saturdays or Sundays and are required to volunteer 6 hours a month. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Docent interviews take place November-December and training classes start on Saturdays January-February.
San Antonio Zoo Docents must:
We are accepting docent applications until December 1, 2018.


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Brian is an event reporter for VMBlog.com and an expert in virtualization/cloud techonlogies. In his 15+ years of experience in the virtualization/cloud field he has interviewed hundreds of companies, users and executives. Brian has been an active member of the NEVMUG (NEVTUG) since 2006 and attends both vmworld and Citrix Synergy every year. Brian works full time as a Senior Software Engineer for Liquidware Labs.
Brian also spent 5 years as the managing editor of Virtual Strategy Magazine, an online magazine focused on the virtualization industry and the past 6 years with vmblog. He has a background in Computer Graphics, Marketing, Programming, Web Design, Mobile App Development, Linux Administration and is an active member of the NHJS group.
Turbonomic's Hybrid Cloud Management Platform enables heterogeneous environments to self-manage to assure the performance of any application in any cloud. Turbonomic's patented decision engine dynamically analyzes application demand and allocates shared resources in real time to maintain a continuous state of application health.
Launched in 2010, Turbonomic is one of the fastest growing technology companies in the virtualization and cloud space. Turbonomic's Hybrid Cloud Management Platform is trusted by thousands of enterprises to accelerate their adoption of virtual, cloud, and container deployments for all mission critical applications.
Enter for a chance to win the fastest, safest, and smartest car in the world. IGEL will be giving away a 2017 Tesla P100D. Visit igeltesla.com or visit our booth at VMworld to complete our survey and watch a demo to be entered!!
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Vembu VMBackup is a Backup and Disaster Recovery software that supports VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V environments. VMBackup is designed to backup and replicate the virtual machines by taking the snapshots of the VM images at the host (hypervisor) level.
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Did you hear? After months of submissions and voting, VMware has narrowed the list and created the content catalog for the upcoming VMworld 2017 event.
Are you attending the event this year? If so, this is your chance to start planning. There are hundreds of breakout sessions, panels and group discussions, and this is your opportunity to map out your conference experience to maximize the learning!
This content catalog will allow you to access the VMworld agenda with the ability to browse breakouts sessions. If you are a registered VMworld attendee, you can log into your profile to note sessions of interest so you're ready to save your seat when the scheduling tool goes live in July. Make sure to use the search and filter functions within the tool to better find and track your sessions of interest.
Want to know what's new for the extremely popular "Hands-on-Labs" series coming up at VMworld 2017? Watch this video.
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Welcome from the CIO
Welcome to the IT Department!
Greetings! Welcome to the online presence of ESU's department of Information Technology. Whether you are a student, faculty, staff, or a member of our broader university community, these pages provide an online guide and access to many of Emporia State's information technology resources.
The IT staff at ESU are here to serve you – to help you in your journey towards success as a student, a faculty member, or one of our many staff members that serves our university community. We realize that digital technologies are critical to the success of both students and our faculty, and we strive to provide a reliable, secure, and robust infrastructure to ensure that success. We continue to provide new technologies and new solutions – such as SkyLab and SkyPrint that allow you to work from (virtually) anywhere! Our move to the Canvas Learning Management System will provide new opportunities for student learning, especially with the enhanced support for mobile devices. The new and improved ESU Mobile App provides access to a directory, maps, news, grades, and account balances.
If you have needs or suggestions related to information technology, please do not hesitate to contact our office or me personally. Whether you are a student needing assistance with your mobile device, a faculty member seeking ideas and support to utilize technology in the classroom, or a staff member needing assistance with technology to support our students and faculty, the Information Technology team here at ESU is dedicated to working with you as a partner in your success and is excited to assist you.
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Scott pays tribute to Norman after breaking Australia's majors duck with Masters win
Phil Casey, Press Association
00:35 GMT, 15 April 2013
01:30 GMT, 15 April 2013
Adam Scott paid tribute to Australian great Greg Norman after breaking his major duck, and that of his nation at the Masters.
Scott saw off Angel Cabrera at the second hole of a sudden-death play-off at Augusta to win the 77th Masters and lay the ghost of Lytham last year, when he bogeyed the last four holes of the Open to lose by one stroke to Ernie Els.
'I don't know how that happens,' Scott said of today's dramatic finale. 'It seems a long way away from last July when I was trying to win another major.
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Looking good in Green: Adam Scott became the first Australian to win the US Masters
Adam Scott wins the Masters
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'It fell my way today, there was some luck there. It was incredible.'
Scott and Argentinian Cabrera had finished at nine under, two shots ahead of Jason Day with a third Australian, Marc Leishman, tied for third on five under alongside world number one Tiger Woods.
And Scott said: 'Australia's a proud sporting nation and this was one notch on the belt that we'd never got.
Nail biting: Scott beat Argentinian Angel Cabrera in a tense finish
'It's amazing that it's come down to me today, Marc and Jason Day, it could have been any of us.
'But there was one guy that inspired a nation of golfers and that's Greg Norman. He's been incredible to me and all the young golfers in Australia and part of this definitely belongs to him.'
Scott looked to have avoided the need for a play-off when he drained a superb 25-foot putt on the final hole of his fourth round to card 69.
So close: Cabrera throws his putter after just missing his birdie putt on the second playoff hole
Embrace: Second placed Cabrera congratulates Scott on his win
But Cabrera, in the following group, hit a magnificent approach to little more than three feet and holed out to extend the contest.
'It was a split-second I thought I'd won, you should never count your chickens,' said Scott of his wild celebrations on the 72nd green.
'But that was the putt, we've seen so many guys make it to win and I thought 'it's time for me to step up' and see how much I wanted it.
Passover: Bubba Watson gives Scott his jacket
'To make a couple of putts to win the Masters tournament is just an amazing feeling.'
Cabrera himself went close when his chip at the first play-off hole ran just past the cup and said: 'That's how golf is. I came back and I had that chip on 18, I could have won it.
But Adam's a good winner. I would have been happier if I had won but he's a great player, I get along with him, we've played together in the President's Cup and I'm happy for him.'


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Review: Vogue 8631 + Jason Wu for Target10:45 PM
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Wow...I think your dress looks much better than the pattern illustration...great job!!ReplyDelete
Nice combination and trench score! I like the length you have here on the dress. The pattern illustration seems longer and not as proportionally interesting (to me).ReplyDelete
Another pattern that I hadn't given a second thought to before seeing your version, I'm going to wait to see what you do with the new Vogues before deciding which ones to order! Love the yellow on you too.ReplyDelete
Congratulations! Yellow is not an easy colour, and still it looks amazing on you! The whole combination is perfect.ReplyDelete
You look marvellous in this! You are really making yellow look good. The trench is fantastic, too. Just perfect for spring.ReplyDelete
I bypassed this originally because I had made one similar but didn't like the ties on the back. This looks fabulous on you so I think I will look at it again for the summer. The belt really sets it off. I don't think I could pull yellow off though (red hair).ReplyDelete
Lady you are rocking that yellow dress! Love the shimmery color! Great score on the jacket and other accessories.ReplyDelete
I love how you paired it with the green handbag!ReplyDelete
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I am sooooo jealous of the Jason Wu score! Here in my corner of the world - that stuff is gone an hour or two after the store opening. The dress and jacket are perfect together...simply lovely!ReplyDelete
Great dress and love the color! I'm trying to get myself to think spring so seeing these outfits, gets me going.ReplyDelete
YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!!!!!!! I love the two colors together. I'm going to try this.ReplyDelete
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Lovely! Yellow is a great color on you. That necklace...droool.ReplyDelete
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Thiruvananthapuram: A court in Kerala on Monday extended till April 16 the judicial custody of two Italian Marines arrested for allegedly shooting dead two Indian fishermen in February.
They have been lodged at the Central Prison here. Following the new order, their remand will continue.
Marines Latorre Massimillano and Salvatore Girone were first sentenced by the court for 14 days custody Feb 20 and police were given three days to interrogate them.
Both the marines were produced in court Monday.
The court Monday granted permission to police to question them Tuesday in the prison.
Indian fishermen Ajesh Binki, 25, and Gelastine, 45, were allegedly mistaken as pirates and shot dead by the Italians who were on the security crew of cargo vessel Enrica Lexie Feb 15, off Alappuzha in Kerala.
The detention of the Italians has created a chill in India-Italy ties.


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Katie Holmes: Turkey Eating Before Thanksgiving!
Katie Holmes keeps it chic while arriving at the Music Box theater to prepare for her Broadway show Dead Accounts on Friday (November 23) in New York City.
The day before, the 33-year-old actress was spotted catching a departing flight in Detroit.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Katie Holmes
Katie recently shared her reasoning behind eating turkey, stuffing, and derby pie before Thanksgiving during her appearance on Live! With Kelly and Michael.
"I don't know, to warm up? It was awesome. It was amazing and I'm actually not sick of it and I'm ready for more," Katie said.


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Falling Skies Review: "Grace"Matt Richenthal at . Comments
Falling Skies slowed things down a bit this week.
Not every episode can feature a major battle between the survivors and the aliens, for both production reasons and storyline reasons. The show wouldn't last half a season if that were the case.
But Falling Skies has done a strong enough job building up characters that "Grace" felt like more than filler.
I was fully invested in the fate of Mike's son, in Hal's guilt and in the way Anne argued with Dr. Harris. And while the motorcycle excursion felt like a waste at first, it revealed an enemy far more dangerous than the Skitters and the Mechs:
Tom may have been steadfast in his order that we're "not shooting kids," and the team may have found a way to escape. But what if they face this situation again? What if it's kill or be killed? It might not be so easy for Tom to bark out such an order.
The character of Lourdes, meanwhile, seems contrived at this point. All she does is pray and all anyone talks to her about is faith? But she did lead a nice scene to close out the hour.
In order to be invested in the show, we need to be invested in these characters. Therefore, it's important to take time and focus on their journey, struggle and bond, as we saw when they sat around and ate dinner. Not many other programs of this nature would have been content to conclude an episode in such a quiet manner.
Questions raised on "Grace" include:
- Is there any hope for harnessed kids?
- What does the connection between Skitters and airwaves mean?
- Will Harris ever stop being a jerk?
Matt Richenthal is the Editor in Chief of TV Fanatic. Follow him on Twitter and on Google+.


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