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In the preening, showy world of New York's new Japanese restaurants, Hedeh, which opened several months ago on Great Jones Street, is a quirky, even quaint anomaly. There are no great Mothra-size lanterns at Hedeh, no Buddha ice sculptures, no renderings on the walls of gigantic yakuza body tattoos. What you get instead is an idiosyncratic trip down memory lane. The restaurant is modestly sized (it's in the same arch-windowed building that once housed Jean-Michel Basquiat's studio), like Japanese restaurants used to be. It's a sushi restaurant, mostly, and also a bar, with rows of backlit sake and beer bottles lining the walls in the front of the room. The dining area is dominated by the sushi bar, and behind it stands the diminutive head chef, Hideyuki Nakajima (Hedeh is his nickname), dressed in natty whites and a jaunty baggy white cap. His assistants wear the baggy white caps, too, and the effect you get, as they boom out their Japanese greetings, is of entering a neighborly, slightly offbeat dining club in one of Tokyo's more eccentric nightclub districts.
Most of the new Japanese establishments are designed around big, circuslike themes, but at Hedeh, the focus is on the food. With only six entrées listed (excluding sushi and sashimi), the menu is small by today's standards, and lends itself, in the leisurely Japanese tradition, to a series of appraising bites, instead of the kind of two-fisted group dining that's in vogue around town. If you have the cash, the place to begin your meal is with the sushi, which is as pure and professional as any you'll find downtown. Nakajima gets his uni from Santa Barbara and his anago from Tokyo Bay, and his highest-quality toro is milky pink and almost worth its exaggerated ($7 per piece) uptown price. There's also an inventive selection of signature sashimi (order the chef's choice, and hope it includes the sweet baby shrimp stippled with uni and caviar), plus a wide array of traditional and futuristic maki rolls stuffed with yuzu-pepper hamachi, or foie gras (in the house special), or sweet, creamy scallops folded with flying-fish roe.
As with any good Japanese restaurant, the place to enjoy all this food is at the sushi bar, and the proper way to enjoy it is as part of the chef's omakase tasting menu (eight courses for $70). Mine began with a little ball of taro stuffed with minced chicken, followed by a fleet of the chef's signature sashimi, including a single Kumamoto oyster cloaked in a tiny potato croquette, with a dab of ginger-lime sauce on top. There were slices of softly braised duck, too, crispy rock shrimp drenched in a creamy, spicy Nobu-style sauce, and a strangely satisfying seafood mousse made of shrimp, eel, and crab buried in a dome of puréed cauliflower. These dishes are all pocket-size, and a few of them show up on the appetizer list, along with peculiar Japanese fusion dishes like smoked mozzarella and Brussels sprouts flavored with oba miso. There are big, plump scallops sitting in a shallot-and-vinegar mignonette, with a crunchy potato top, and if it's seared foie gras you like, Hedeh seals his version ingeniously, in a candied, ice-thin brûlée crust.
When I dropped into Hedeh, most of the crowd was young and Japanese, including, one evening, an entire table full of gentlemen sporting leather bomber jackets with thick woolen cuffs. They didn't seem fazed by the quality of the entrées, which range from grimly bearable (fatty lamb chops caked in wasabi paste) to good (filet mignon dipped in chive oil with tofu purée). The desserts are elegant by comparison, in a subdued, Japanese way. There's a superior slice of cheesecake (served with butterscotch ice cream), a rich, chocolatey chocolate-soufflé cake (with very good blancmange ice cream), and little white cups of crème brûlée flavored with, among other things, green tea. Best of all, though, is the strange, fusion mont blanc. It's made with vanilla ice cream, red beans, and chestnuts, all bound together in a chilled, faintly glutinous sweet-potato soup. The culture clash between gummy and sweet is lively and soothing at the same time. It manages to get your attention without really trying, which is as good a description as any of the restaurant itself.
Komegashi Re-Construction Cuisine, which recently sprouted up on lower Broadway, in the shadow of the Flatiron Building, is different from Hedeh in almost every respect. It's showy instead of modest, big instead of small, impersonal (there are a couple of other Komegashis in New Jersey) instead of neighborly. As the elongated, somewhat tortured name indicates, it's a concept restaurant, although just what the concept is, isn't always clear. In the cavernous dining room, there are tatami-matted booths for group dining, and also a series of long wood counters for more casual, solitary eaters. A collection of retro French corkscrews grace the entrance, right next to the clubby bar area where hipsters lounge about sipping very un-retro wasabi martinis. The gastronomic concept behind Komegashi is the marriage of Japanese ingredients to classic French technique. On top of this, though, the chefs have added a selection of hyperfashionable grilled items (skewers of vegetables and meat), which, of course, is another concept entirely.
The original Franco-Japanese re-construction concept is a pretty good one, although it would probably work better in a restaurant a third the size. You can get a decent steak frites maki roll at Komegashi (rib-eye steak on a rice roll, with green-pepper sauce), and a bouillabaisse roll, which tastes uncannily like the real thing. There's also a nicely jellied slab of sukiyaki terrine, a delicate veal cutlet served with an omelette made with truffled eggs and rice, and a crisp duck leg, sunk in a bowl of soba. But my miso cappuccino was tepid, and the tofu blanc manger tasted like a chalky version of tofu Jell-O. The grilled skewers, which are various but not cheap, were fine on some occasions, but tough and greasy on others. Other aggressively fashionable Japanese establishments compensate for these kinds of inconsistencies with theatrical diversions. But there aren't enough diversions at Komegashi. In the end, the narrow, occasionally inspired menu is left to carry the entire muddled enterprise. In the end, that's not enough, and the whole production falls flat, like a second-rate Broadway show.


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A Brief History of Soviet Space Shuttle Buran, Part One (CLICK FOR MORE AFTER THE JUMP!)
Saturday, July 30, 2016
A Brief History of the Soviet Space Shuttle Buran, Part One: Guest Post by Jay Chladek
Occasionally this blog features writing by other space historians and figures. During the next two weeks, I am proud and honored to present a history of the Soviet Buran space shuttle by someone who knows an awful lot about it. Here's the dirt on everybody's favorite shuttle, by space historian Jay Chladek:
Sunday, July 17, 2016
Viking Vibes and Mars Memories: Viking Forty Years Later, Part Three
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Viking Vibes and Mars Memories: Viking Forty Years Later, Part Two - Did Viking Discover Life On Mars?
|Viking 1 surveys the "Big Joe" rock at Chryse Planitia. NASA image.
You should go there, it is so nice, Mars.
You should be there, it's out of sight, Mars.
You should see it, it ain't so high, Mars.
You should be there, up in the sky, Mars.
You should be there, it's out of sight, Mars.
You should see it, it ain't so high, Mars.
You should be there, up in the sky, Mars.
- Title track from Dexter Wansel's Life On Mars LP, 1976
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Sunday, July 3, 2016
Viking Vibes and Mars Memories: Viking Forty Years Later, Part One
|From NASA: "Taken by the Viking 1 lander shortly after it touched down on Mars, this image is the first photograph ever taken from the surface of Mars. It was taken on July 20, 1976." Image Credit: NASA
I can't speak for others, but for me, the Viking program had the biggest cultural impact on how I viewed planetary spaceflight. While the Viking landers weren't able to rove beyond their landing sites, and couldn't take cool "selfies" upon the Martian surface, the images from school science books and the January 1977 issue of National Geographic forever made an impact on my mind: something from Earth had made it to a neighboring planet, landed successfully, and made its home there permanently. Along with the two Voyagers and ESA's Giotto, the Vikings fired my imagination, making it seem as if the Solar System was wholly explorable."Time and time again I repeat, 'It's incredible.' And it truly is. Nothing before or after can compare. It is transparent, brilliant, boundless. An explorer would understand. We have stood on the surface of Mars." - The late Thomas A. "Tim" Mutch, leader of the Viking Lander Imaging Team, discussing his reaction upon seeing Viking 1's first image
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The Appliance Source of Easton was opened in 1995 by Linda Oliff Rohleder. We are a builder distributor for over 30 brands of appliances. We work with Builders, Contractors, and Kitchen Dealers and their clients. As well, we offer our services to Interior Designers, Realtors, Landscapers, Architects, Remodelers and Property Managers. Anyone who deals in Indoor and Outdoor Kitchen Appliances would benefit from the knowledge and professionalism of our staff. We opened a showroom in 2002 in Annapolis, Maryland after discovering that there was no showroom that displayed in depth built in appliances for the kitchen. We specialize in helping clients choose appliances which best fit their needs and offer the information needed to seamlessly complete the design of their new kitchen. We are also knowledgeable about local code and make sure that all appliances chosen meet those requirements.
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Congressional leaders tour Roswell Park's Center for personalized medicine; recognize National Women's Health Week
Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Western New York Congressman Brian Higgins recognized National Women's Health Week with a tour of Roswell Park Cancer Institute's Center for Personalized Medicine and a discussion about the future of cancer treatment and prevention.
"Particularly during National Women's Health Week, it is a great honor to have visited the Roswell Park Cancer Institute and toured the Center for Personalized Medicine," Wasserman Schultz said. "As a breast cancer survivor and carrier of the BRCA-2 gene mutation, I am very interested in more personalized and specialized forms of care for cancer patients. It is clear from what I've heard and seen today that whatever the future of cancer care may be in this country, Roswell will be helping lead the way toward it through cutting edge research and innovation in both treatment and prevention."
Higgins said, "Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz is a true champion for important national issues on Capitol Hill, and I'm pleased to have her join me here in Buffalo. Her strength as a fighter for what is good for Americans is matched only by her strength, and that of so many others, who've faced cancer."
Wasserman Schultz was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. Following extensive testing, treatment and surgeries, today she is a proud survivor and strong advocate in the fight against cancer in the House of Representatives.
Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women during their lives. In 2009, Wasserman Schultz sponsored the EARLY Act - the Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act - aimed at teaching women and medical professionals about breast cancer risk factors and warning signs. The EARLY Act was included in the 2010 Affordable Care Act and today provides additional tools to raise breast cancer awareness.
During their visit to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, the congress members toured the Center for Personalized Medicine. Opened in 2012, the CPM uses state-of-the-art gene sequencing technologies to develop targeted medical therapies tailored to an individual's unique genetic characteristics. Roswell Park was the first cancer center in the U.S. and is recognized by the National Cancer Institute as one of only 41 designated comprehensive cancer centers in the nation.
"Historically and still today, many patients are treated using a standard of what works best for most," said Higgins, a member of the Congressional Cancer Caucus. "While we have certainly seen great progress over the years, new technology - like that we see here at Roswell Park Cancer Institute - and a better scientific understanding of how genes respond to treatment is now providing us with a very exciting opportunity to base treatment on what will work best for an individual specifically based on their genetic characteristics. The cost of cancer to this nation is great in terms of both human suffering and medical expenses. The next step in cancer treatment leading to better outcomes is a serious national focus and investment in personalized medicine."
One of the projects underway at Roswell Park's Center for Personalized Medicine involves research aimed at predicting which of the two main types of chemotherapy will be most effective in treating a woman's breast cancer with the fewest side effects.
"Building on our longstanding genomic capabilities and leveraging New York state's investment, Roswell Park is bringing the promise of next-generation medicine to cancer patients today," said Donald L. Trump, M.D., RPCI president and CEO. "The work in the (CPM) ranges from clinical research studies examining which therapy will be most effective for a particular patient to development of diagnostic tests and systems for managing and appropriately sharing genomic data. It all adds up to smarter, more effective therapies, and we're making swift progress on all fronts."
Wasserman Schultz was born and raised in Long Island and currently represents South Florida's 23rd District, which includes portions of Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. Like Higgins, she began her service in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2005.
May 11-17 is recognized as National Women's Health Week. For more information on women's health issues, visit www.womenshealth.gov.


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Theatre Western is proud to bring the London premiere of Tony-nominated show IF/THEN to the stage!
Can one choice change everything? Written by the Pulitzer-winning creators of Next to Normal, IF/THEN is a contemporary musical about the collision of choice, chance, and fate. Elizabeth, a city planner, moves to New York City after the breakdown of her marriage. She meets two friends in Madison Square Park, Kate and Lucas. Kate suggests she should embrace a fresh start and begin going by the name "Liz", while Lucas believes she should return to her college nickname, "Beth". From there, the story splits down two parallel paths as "Liz" stays in the park with Kate, and "Beth" chooses to leave with Lucas. The audience is lead on a journey of 'what ifs' as they see the two roads that Elizabeth's life could take.
Visit www.theatrewestern.org for behind-the-scenes sneak peeks and information on the team that is bringing this story to life!
General Admission: $25
Students, with proof of student iD: $20
General Admission Pre-Sale tickets can be purchased online, at our Booth in the UCC Atrium or Basement weekdays 10am - 4pm, or at the Purple Store, located in the UCC at the University of Western Ontario.
Student tickets can be purchased at our Booth in the UCC Atrium or Basement weekdays 10am - 4pm, or at the Purple Store, located in the UCC at the University of Western Ontario. Students must have proof of student identification to obtain this discount.
The show will run in the Mustang Lounge, located within the University Community Center at the University of Western Ontario.
Guests are able to park at the Social Science Center lot or the Springett lot.
Social Science Center is located off Western Road and Elgin Drive, behind the Social Science Center. If attending a weekday showing, it is $3 per hour cash or credit card (after 8pm, only credit card payments are accepted) to park. If attending a weekend showing, it is $3 per hour by credit card only.
Springett is located on the west side of Western Road, near Huron College. If attending Wednesday or Thursday, it is $3 per hour by credit card only to park. Parking is free after 5pm on Friday and all day Saturday.


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Suited to conveying cartons, totes, food goods, irregular items and custom products, these conveyors are available in mild or stainless steel for sanitary food handling applications.
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Step by step with developing country about construction In Iraq and the north part of Iraq .D company growth with it and step towards to perform and developed till the activities of company reach to all cities of Iraq about electricity and different fields of electricity , as registered in the list of DEN Co. project
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For the necessity of the Iraq and Kurdistan about quality and quantity . Den company could pay most attention about it . Also in 2011 with a group of engineers started their projects
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This is a post that I really wish I had pictures for. I have been searching for the past 2 weeks for the eagles that come through our area every year at about this time. Yesterday I finally spotted them! I figured they would be coming soon. The geese are migrating through here. ( The eagles follow the migrating geese and use them as a food source) Also the ice on the lake is slowly melting, and now there are spots where the birds can reach into the water to fish. It really is a sight to see. The eagles are massive. They stand about 3 feet tall and just walk around on the ice in loose groups. I saw about 6 together out on the ice yesterday at Lake Manawa. Its exciting to actually see them catch the fish.
Another bird that I caught a glimpse of yesterday was a robin. I haven't seen any robins around here in months. With the return of the robins, I will have to watch out for baby birds on my porch soon! Even though the official start of spring is Saturday, with all the birds coming back it sure does seen like Spring came a week early.
I will try to get some pictures today when we take Copper to the lake
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All we're doing is kicking the tin down the road... and being herded into our sectarian pens
There's disappointment, apathy and betrayal as people here are forced into an election they don't want, says Gail Walker
The only good thing about the forthcoming Assembly election is that, by the end of it, there will be 18 fewer public representatives in the House on the Hill to make a hames of our future. Less than a year after traipsing to the polling booth to elect the current Assembly we are asked to make our way yet again - and against our will - to the local school or community hall to be confronted by, more or less, the same list of politicos as last time.
With largely the same result.
After we vote they should actually hand us a free fridge magnet with that quote from Albert Einstein: "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."
But the people of Northern Ireland are not insane. Rather, we are trapped in a Kafkaesque nightmare of paranoia, fear, absurdity and existential crisis.
A bit much? Perhaps. But this is the third election in three years. There is no indication that any of the issues which supposedly prompted this one - RHI, the legacy of the past, loss of faith in the structures - will be solved or even addressed in six weeks' time when the same sorry bunch climb out of their cars at Stormont. All we are doing now is kicking the tin another few months down the road. But spending yet more public money on ghastly electioneering material in the meantime.
A few brief weeks ago - round about the time Martin McGuinness for reasons of ill health didn't board that plane with Arlene Foster bound for China - everything was manageable. The rhetoric was all united front, working through disagreement, Fresh Start. How suddenly it all turned sour, bitter, toxic.
The fact there is nothing positive about Northern Irish politics has been exposed once more. The charges flying to and fro range from corruption to opportunism - amid the recriminations and accusations, the exchanges have a familiar ring to them. It's the politics of the bigot. No mystery there. Suddenly it's back to first positions for everyone. How depressing can it get? We will soon find out.
Barring People Before Profit or the Greens sweeping to power, the result is already known - regardless of how the seats actually shake out. Deadlock will be returned. Barring a miracle, the problems which existed before the collapse of the Executive will still be there. A poll topping Sinn Fein outing would take that party as much by surprise as anyone. Given the tortuous performance of recent months over RHI and the mish-mash basket of reasons why the Assembly was brought down, it is doubtful if the party has any strategy to cope with victory. A genuine four-way struggle - due to disillusionment with the two largest parties - would lead to goodness knows what madness, though a reversal of the historical drift that has seen the SDLP and the UUP marginalised would be even more astounding than the Irish flag run up the pole at Stormont - for real, this time.
So what is the point of this election? It won't address Brexit or jobs or investment or healthcare… indeed, it will only make those things more uncertain, less secure, more vulnerable. The only point would be a promise on the ballot paper that any new Government must serve the full five years.
It is simply not good enough to say that we get the politics we deserve. We deserve better than this because I don't see that politicians are living in the same place the rest of us are.
All around, ordinary men and women are doing the best they can to get on with their lives. Apart from the periodic crises where 'identity' is called into question, no one gives a fig about our politicians. But there is always that poisonous type of politics - the nasty turn, the old attitudes, the tired criteria, which connect the swish, sophisticated, suited-and-booted elected representative with the bar-room bore, the back-alley bully, the mouthy tattooed hobgoblin going about his punishment-shooting business.
'Keeping us safe' was the foundation of our contract with our leaders. That was the basis of our pact, all those years ago when we voted to support the 1998 Agreement. You do your best and we will do our best. In return, we will all pretend this is a real politics, a real Government, a real economy, not one bankrolled by Britain, Ireland, the US and Europe. We'll all play along as long we aren't being killed any more. That was the deal.
Go around Belfast -a city in the middle of a kind of cappuccino renaissance. Why is it regularly voted a top tourist destination? Because of the efforts of its citizens.
We are changing rapidly. More co-habitation, more inter-tribal marriage, greater emphasis on social issues (regardless of where exactly you stand on any individual issue). Church attendance is declining (for better or for worse).
In the last census, one in five people aged between 20-40 described themselves in religious terms as 'None or Not Stated'. More of us are interested in Brexit and Trump than about the old hot-button sectarian issues - and it's still the case here that Brexit and Trump won't kill you, but the sectarian issues will. We're not over the old politics - anything but - but we are evolving. Our politicians are not - or not quickly enough. If the old attitudes have been parked over recent years, put up on breeze blocks in the back garden, had a tarpaulin thrown over them in the garage, it's down to our fellow citizens just 'keeping on keeping on'.
That's not dodging the issue. That's not avoiding what really matters. That's in fact how most of us live our lives - even those of us who, if we thought about it, would have a view on the 'constitutional issue'. The point is, that view doesn't define who we are, who we love, who we are friends with or how we would vote if we were allowed an actual alternative to the politics of the past.
That is why there is not only a sense of disappointment around, and certainly of apathy (which may translate into a low turnout); but it is why there is also a real sense of betrayal.
And it covers everyone, because 'they' have decided that the realities of your life, your hope and fears, count for nought. Our leaders - who can be as slippery and as 'flexible' as any other nation's politicos - can't find a way around this relatively simple crisis because… they do not want to.
So against our will we're herded into our sectarian pens, to be head-counted as sheep and goats. Out there in the darkest dark, the wolves are beginning to circle. Today, I shall go out and register a secret vote. I shall order a venti cappuccino and a bun and sit with fellow citizens all around me. They are living their lives, doing the best they can. Just like me.
They are doing their duty. Our politicians, in shocking contrast, aren't.
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Ohhhhh the life we single women have to lead…
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to enjoy the company of my best friend, her husband and about six of her husband's co-workers at this swanky, tan and cobalt blue color coordinated club. I came fresh off a date that had to be cut short, and I wasn't happy about it. I was sizzling' hot, so a little come-hither guy therapy was definitely in order. Unfortunately, I got the wrong guy.
Before I knew he was married, I did think he was cute. He's a cross between Eminem (because of his looks) and Bill Murray (because of his humor). He's employed, pays his taxes, has a child he takes care…and would be a good match for me if he wasn't a horrible drunk and MARRIED. Of course, the last two parts took him out of the running. But I wasn't. He proceeded to sit on my lap in his drunken stupor, I giggled because this is harmless. At least until he started rubbing my leg and whispered that no one would know. When I got away from him he slurred it was because he's white, which I assured him wasn't true. It's because he's MARRIED and refused to act like he didn't.
Just my luck I was jammed between him and my way-past-drunk best friend all night. She wasn't the only one not to notice him caressing my knee, which I tried to ignore. When he pinched my elbow; I glared. When he said I hated him and I should slit his wrists; I had it. So I lied to my drunken best friend that we were going dancing and yanked her into the bathroom for some girl talk. When we got back, Mr. Married Stalker had been forced into a corner by his friends who had been paying attention the whole time (thanks for the "too little, too late" actions guys). I went back to my seat, started flirting with his single, sober and very cute friend and tried to ignore him while he gave me the sad puppy face, glared and mouthed: "Why do you hate me?"
I cringe at the thought of having to see Mr. Married Stalker again, but it's inevitable…Ugh.


text: An affable snail tours fine-art masterpieces, inviting readers to discern which painting's based on him. He's dark blue (googly eyes atop antennae), with a shell of multihued, multisized cut-felt blocks. Those colored blocks subtly change shape and position as pages turn, but the shell's overall visual impression is steady. Each spread features one painting for comparison: Which is the snail's likeness? About Jackson Pollock's Number 20, the snail observes, "Here there are drips as well as drops. My picture, though, is built of blocks." Next, Mark Rothko's White Center (Yellow, Pink and Lavender on Rose) is "Ah, much neater, that's for sure. But my picture's colours aren't mixed—they're pure." Henri Matisse's collage-painting The Snail is the answer; in two rhyming couplets, Saxton neatly reveals how Matisse's abstract piece is really a portrait. The Dalí verse scans awkwardly, but this misstep barely matters in this playful, refreshingly clear introduction of "how to look" at art. A kid-friendly Snail's Note (with photo) depicts Matisse collaging in his wheelchair. (Picture book. 4-8)


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Understanding GPU errors on large-scale HPC systems and the implications for system design and operating
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- Increase in graphics hardware performance and improvements in programmability has enabled GPUs to evolve from a graphics-specific accelerator to a general-purpose computing device. Titan, the world's second fastest supercomputer for open science in 2014, consists of more dum 18,000 GPUs that scientists from various domains such as astrophysics, fusion, climate, and combustion use routinely to run large-scale simulations. Unfortunately, while the performance efficiency of GPUs is well understood, their resilience characteristics in a large-scale computing system have not been fully evaluated. We present a detailed study to provide a thorough understanding of GPU errors on a large-scale GPU-enabled system. Our data was collected from the Titan supercomputer at the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility and a GPU cluster at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. We also present results from our extensive neutron-beam tests, conducted at Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) and at ISIS (Rutherford Appleron Laboratories, UK), to measure the resilience of different generations of GPUs. We present several findings from our field data and neutron-beam experiments, and discuss the implications of our results for future GPU architects, current and future HPC computing facilities, and researchers focusing on GPU resilience.


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Hello lovely readers! I know it has been a long time, but I have been busy getting my education on track. I have started a new blog, Crossing the Blood Brain Barrier, so you can read about my pursuits in medicine. I hope you continue to follow my journey!
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— The Couillard administration is failing in its promise to restore the
dignity of all citizens on minority rights and constitutional
protection of language. This failure will inevitably harm economic
recovery as surely as the policies of the Marois government did.
Appeasement of language extremists for political expediency, impotence
or unwillingness to reign in the OQLF and the tactic of changing rule
and regulation to thwart judicial decisions, is making Quebec look like
nothing other than a banana republic.
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Web3D RoundUp: Looking Backwards and Forwards
Vol.34 No.2 May 2000
Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Dive Visualization
Mike McCann
I was relieved when I saw the call for submissions to the Web3D VRML 2000 3DWeb RoundUP. In previous years I had been a reviewer and submitter of Web3D content, where all I had to work with was a URL. In most cases a website by itself cannot convey the full meaning and usability of rich 3D web content. This is especially true for 3D virtual worlds that are freely navigable. For the Web3D VRML 2000 Web3D RoundUP, a possible submission entry could be a one- to six-minute long videotape. This meant that I could have my submission efficiently explain the content and demonstrate its usability. Ironically, this low-tech medium (standard NTSC VHS videotape) was the best way to preview how I might present my work live to the Web3D RoundUP jury.
I made the videotape in the way I would present it to the audience. It had to be quick and to the point. I worked hard to get it down to four minutes in length. The video served its purpose. My work was accepted, and I was given three minutes for my live presentation. (Okay I can shave off one more minute.)
During the testing period five hours before the show, everything worked great. The new GeForce 256 card in a 700 MHz system was giving me 17 frames per second, the wireless Internet connection was fast and everything was ready. I was feeling comfortable. About 10 minutes before my presentation I got onto the stage to check again that everything worked and discovered that my web server was not answering. This was not good!
Since this was being presented at the Web3D RoundUP, I had decided to actually use the web for my presentation. Besides, the essence of what I was presenting was the integration of 3D content into an on-line web database system. Also, it would have been difficult to have transferred the whole massive system to work on a stand-alone computer without a network connection. There was only one solution: I had to restart the web server at my home institution. At 9 p.m. there certainly wasnt going to be anyone to call; the only way to do it was for me to gain dial-in access from my laptop which was the only computer around that had the special software needed to restart the server. There were no analog phone lines in the conference center so I begged a friend in the audience to let me use his hotel room phone. We ran there, I jacked in, restarted the server, and was back on the stage in 15 minutes.
I had been an audience participant for three previous Web3D RoundUPs and enjoyed giving immediate audience feedback with the noisemakers. Now it was my turn to be on the receiving end of all this noise. I hoped that the combination of stage fright and the concentration I needed to stay within the time limit would prevent me from hearing the noisemakers. This was not the case. My presentation involved about 45 seconds of surfing through traditional 2D web pages before getting into the 3D content. I deemed this necessary for giving the audience appropriate background to also demonstrate how the 3D content was integrated into a production web database application. Well, this was another tough audience after the first 30 seconds I heard the first moo (the I dont like it noisemaker) and within 10 seconds there were at least 20 people mooing. I knew I had to speed it up and get into the 3D.
The mooing didnt last long. I clicked on the 3D Replay link and within a few seconds I was navigating within a 3D virtual world of the submarine canyon in Monterey Bay. I zoomed into the submersible dive area and the audience could see the 3D models of the ship and ROV. This is when I heard the first squeak from the I like it noisemaker. By now the moos had stopped. Rotating around and showing how weve integrated real data, such as navigation track lines and color coding of dissolved oxygen onto the track line, brought more squeaks. I knew then that I had communicated what I had wanted. The last thing to do was to zoom way into the world and show an actual video frame grab of a transparent squid. The simulated noise of the ROV became louder along with the noise of more squeaks. I looked up at the countdown timer and there was one second left. It worked, it was over and the audience voted the ROV dive visualization as the best educational demo of the show.
This work can be accessed on-line at www.mbari.org/~mccann/vrml/ROVDataVis/.
Mike McCann
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)
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LOS ANGELES - Audiences found the vampire romance "Twilight" infectious in its opening weekend, pushing the movie to a take of $70.6 million.
Catherine Hardwicke's film also enjoyed the biggest opening ever for a female director, blowing away the previous standard of $41.1 million set by Mimi Leder's "Deep Impact" in 1998.
Drawing from its huge fan base of teenage girls, who fell for Stephenie Meyer's novel of forbidden love between brooding vampire Edward Cullen and bookish high schooler Bella Swan, "Twilight" made a whopping $20,636 per theater, according to Sunday morning estimates.
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Now that fall is upon us, it's time to start using the bounty of wonderful food this season brings. First up, a kale and acorn squash salad with a delicious bacon-lemon dressing.
Type of dish: Side Dish
Equipment: Baking dish
Servings: Makes 2 to 3 servings.
- 1 1/2 lb. acorn squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2 inch to 1 inch sized cubes
- 5 strips uncooked bacon (4 oz), chopped
- 4 packed cups finely sliced kale – remove stem by sliding it off the leaves, and roll the kale leaves into tight cigar shapes for easier slicing.
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup crispy walnuts or pecans
- 3 TB freshly squeezed lemon juice, divided
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 TB finely sliced fresh chives
- 1 TB finely chopped fresh sage leaves
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- In a baking dish, roast the squash cubes with the chopped bacon for 1 hour, stirring well every 15 minutes. If you are in a hurry, you can crank up the heat higher and keep an eye on the roasting process.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the 1 tsp salt to the kale. With your clean hands, strongly massage the salt into the kale for one minute. Add 2 TB of the lemon juice and continue massaging the kale leaves for one additional minute. Set aside until ready to assemble the salad.
- When the squash is cooked and the bacon is crispy, remove the pan and drain (and reserve!) the bacon fat.
- Add the bacon fat (you should have a couple tablespoons) to 1 TB lemon juice.
- Prepare a bowl to mix your salad. There will be a lot of liquid in the bottom of the kale. Squeeze it out, and leave it behind, to avoid having a soggy salad. Put the drained kale in the salad bowl with the squash, bacon, chives, sage and walnuts.
- Dress the salad with the bacon fat and lemon dressing. Season to taste and serve.
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Prospective Students
Undergraduate Program
Even though there is no undergraduate major in Entomology the following options are available to undergraduates:
- Bachelor of Science Minor in Entomology
- Bachelor of Science in Biology – Entomology Option
The Entomology Minor and these options provide a strong entomology background for students whose primary interests are elsewhere.
The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) options are multidisciplinary in nature with course work in the fields of agronomy, entomology, horticulture, landscape architecture, plant pathology and soil science.
- Integrated Pest Management – Entomology Option
- Integrated Pest Management – Tree Fruit Option
- Integrated Pest Management – Weed Science Option
The goal of this program is to develop individuals who can solve pest management problems from an interdisciplinary viewpoint. Depending on the individual's interests and aptitudes, agricultural or urban settings may be emphasized. In-depth details are available in the WSU General Catalog online.
Graduate Program
To find out more about the Graduate Program here at Washington State University, go to the Graduate Program page.
Student Learning Outcomes for the Masters of Science and Doctor of Entomology Degrees
The Department of Entomology offers graduate programs leading to Doctoral and Master of Science degrees. Upon completion of a Degree Program in Entomology, it is expected that graduates will be have:
- Knowledge of Entomology and its Application
- Exercise Critical and Creative Thinking
- Perform Statistical Analyses and Research Methods.
They will be able to begin and complete a research program by using the knowledge they have accrued by active field research. The curriculum provides the opportunity to study the basic and applied aspects of the science. Facilities and training are available for graduate study in major areas of entomology, including (but not limited to) apiculture; behavior; integrated biological control and sustainable pest management; ecology; forest entomology; insect/plant interactions; medical/veterinary entomology; population genetics; physiology; systematic; biological diversity and environmental toxicology. Departmental faculty, adjunct faculty, and affiliate faculty may all serve as student advisors. Faculty are housed both on campus and at Research and Extension Centers throughout the state; the ability to significantly interact with both on- and off-campus advisors and mentors offers students opportunities and perspectives not available in most programs. We maintain strong cooperative interactions with the USDA ARS lab in Yakima, Washington. Students whose major advisor resides at a Research and Extension Center (Wenatchee, Prosser, Puyallup, Mt. Vernon or USDA Wapato) typically come to Pullman for at least two semesters then relocate to the center where they will conduct their research and take the remainder of their coursework via AMS/WECN. Each student's program of study is individualized based on their research interests, prior academic experience, and collaboration with their major advisor.
Available assistantships can be found on the Graduate Programs page.
AgriNorthwest Internship
The Internship Program at AgriNorthwest is designed to evaluate college students as potential employees, while allowing college students the opportunity to gain work experience. Management will focus on recruiting students in their junior or senior year who have a desire and aptitude to work in production agriculture. Interns will be recruited from various colleges and universities across the country. AgriNorthwest Internship (pdf)
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The study of Entomology
requires a curious mind, observant behavior, and a keen interest in biology, zoology or agriculture. Entomology is an animal science that requires a strong background in plant science too.
There are a variety of scholarships available to WSU students through the Entomology Department, College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Resources and the financial aid office.
Entomology Courses
List of Entomology courses available.


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Data as a Service can empower your business, or help you develop great web apps quickly and easily.
Not everybody believes in the validity of the term "data as a service," but these opinions seem to be held mostly by academics and niche bloggers who are resistant to "yet another –aaS acronym" (which is understandable, I guess). There is still no entry for the term DaaS on Wikipedia.
But whatever you want to call it, the vendors who are leading the charge for this kind of functionality – data on tap as and when you need it, priced affordably – are calling it DaaS, and as far as I'm concerned, they offer the service so they make the rules.
Here's my top 5, unranked:
I believe StrikeIron coined the term "Data as a Service," positioning itself as a supermarket for data. It seems to me that since CEO David Linthicum (link) left the data reseller has lost its way a little – it seems to offer less datasets than it once did – but this may be a sign of the recession and the huge cost that some of these data providers charge for a standard licence. However they still offer a raft of data and claims its IronCloud platform is "the only comprehensive Web services Delivery Platform that opens up new channels for data distribution and consumption through Web services."
Jigsaw is a bit of an unknown factor at the moment. It's managed to garner quite a bit of interest through its collaborative infrastructure, "open source" credentials and its mission to "map every business on the planet." This is worth a look, though it's nowhere near the size and scope of Dun and Bradstreet's formidable database. What is interesting is that D&B recently announced an alliance of sorts with Jigsaw, with intention to pull Jigsaw's 12-million-strong contact database into its own 140-million-business-strong records. In this respect Jigsaw has a fairly limited scope as a DaaS company (and I suspect that even its core offering of a complete company contact database will be one puzzle that's never finished). Nonetheless, what it's doing and the way it's going about it is very interesting indeed.
Postcode Anywhere
Postcode Anywhere has a somewhat misleading name for those outside the US (no, they don't physically post people code, postcode is Britspeak for zipcode). They started in 2000, essentially building auto-fill web services around addressing data and reselling the functionality and data on. The company now offers a far wider range of services than its name suggests, including demographic profiling and route optimisation. What's interesting is the company is constantly adding to its portfolio of services, so it truly isn't "just" an address auto-fill company any more, building other data services on its award-winning platform. It is also bringing cloud computing to government with services like AL2Anywhere, a lightweight but powerful GIS tool.
The Web Service
Cloud expert David Linthicum recently blogged about TheWebService's innovation in the arena of Data as a Service. The website is about to undergo a radical change from going the StrikeIron route of "data marketplace" to being a developer-centric hub where users can upload their own data and build web services around it. This is similar to Caspio's offering; developers can upload their data in Excel or CSV format and TheWebService will host it (this is called "MyTables"). What's more interesting, though, and what Linthicum noted recently, is the ability to securely bypass your company's firewall and build web services around *live* data, pumping it from your local machine and through TheWebService's interface, with auto-generated code making it easy to build web services around your own live data.
TheWebService will be showing off a redesign soon (first pre-release design below) and anyone looking to beta-test the service should email [email protected].
Caspio Bridge is very similar to TheWebService's MyTables offering, with blogger Bill Ives commending its "flexibility, power, and ease of use." Network World says it is "polished, performs well, and is competitively priced." A system designed so you can build web services around your own data, it might not be as technologically accomplished as TheWebService (there is no functionality for building services around dynamic data) it's certainly easy to get a handle on what they're offering. Fees are fixed monthly bills, with different caps on the data transfer, according to the pricing plan, as opposed to TheWebService's pay-as-you-go rates, so users have a choice there too.
In conclusion…
These top 5 all have something different to offer the cloud developer who wants to build in some extra functionality to their website or app. The beauty about Data as a Service is that the price of getting data into the end-user application is typically very low indeed; as companies embrace cloud computing these new ways to empower business quickly, easily and affordably offer a shining light at the end of the tunnel of recession. It's not just Amazon, Google and Microsoft's Azure that are making the enterprise cloud interesting. I'm affiliated with Postcode Anywhere and TheWebService, so I know all about the cool stuff they have to offer – and through research/experience I know of a few others – but if you have any more DaaS vendors you'd like to see in an updated blog post just email them to me and I'll put them on a new list soon.
New design for TheWebService website…
As you can see there will be more of an emphasis on developers hosting their own data, as well as the many benefits of MyTables and MyFeeds. It's not finished yet (as the placeholder "jellyfox" text indicates) but it should make it a lot easier for developers to get to grips with TWS's powerful functionality. Remember, it will be open for beta testing soon so email [email protected] to get on board.
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United States Hybrid Masters in Literature and Writing MFA Degree Programs
Often geared to current professionals, Hybrid Masters in Literature and Writing Programs blend the interaction of the on-campus experience with the convenience of online courses. Whether you are interested primarily in refining your writing style or studying literary works in depth, there are a variety of Masters and Masters of Fine Arts degrees to choose from. Earning a Master's degree in Literature and Writing may be a great way to strengthen your technical writing skills or cultivate an expertise in literary critique and many aspiring professors. With the flexible hybrid format, it could be the continued education you are looking for!
Hybrid Masters in Literature and Writing Program Basics
Hybrid Masters in Literature and Writing programs typically require prospective students to have a Bachelor's degree; some programs also require a writing sample or portfolio and letters of recommendation. Hybrid Masters and Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) degree programs may take from 1 to 2 years to complete depending on whether you attend full time or part-time. Aside from extensive reading, writing, critical analysis and research, many programs also entail a thesis.
Potential Features of Hybrid Masters Programs in Writing and Literature
Often referred to as 'blended online', Hybrid Masters in Literature and Writing Programs are distance learning programs with campus requirements, so they are considered both flexible (online) and low residency (campus). Graduate level literature and writing programs often require a substantial amount of reading, critical literary analysis and writing. With courses delivered via web-based systems, all you really have to do is log in when it is convenient to you. That being said, there is usually a fair bit of participation required amongst learners. From having to read your paper aloud to hear criticism so that you might
perfect your technique, to sharing your opinions and point of view. This aspect lends itself well to in-person learning.
Hybrid programs thus aim to combine the accessibility of online education with the personalized attention of a student-centered approach and face-to-face interaction. This may work well for working professionals or students who have other responsibilities. The campus requirements may come in the form of a weekend or summer intensive but this is determined by the graduate school and formats vary. While you are autonomous during the online component, usually there are methods to stay connected with professors and classmates (e.g. email, text, web chat, online group discussion boards.) Definitely worth considering if you are open to some travel.
Why Earn a Master's Degrees in Literature and Writing?
Technically, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, writers and authors are generally required to hold a bachelor's degree[i] however, there are any number of reasons to earn a Master's degree in Literature and Writing. Among these:
- Credit towards secondary school teaching: some states require high school teachers to earn a master's degree after earning their teaching certification.[ii]
- You aspire to write the next bestseller and want to refine your creative writing techniques, learn how to edit, publish, or think critically.
- As a stepping-stone to a PhD and a potential career as a post-secondary teacher.[iii]
- You are interested in technical writing, journalism, media, scriptwriting, advertising.
DID YOU KNOW? Editors Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal. (O'Net)[iv]
Finding the 'Right' Literature and Writing Master's Program
Some points to consider when choosing a Masters Literature program or MFA degree might include:
- Decide on the type of literature you want to study and choose a university with a strong department in that area
- If you are choosing an MFA Creative Writing or Master in Professional Writing degree program, will you have access to faculty members especially when it comes to your thesis
- What kinds of fellowships or teaching assistantships are available?
- What type of library resources will you have access to?
- Is the college accredited? You can also check with the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) as they are the national agency for accreditation and quality assurance.[v]
- Is there support in place for the online component?
Initiating a Search
Searching for a Hybrid Masters in Literature in Writing is easy on GradSchools.com. Browse by subject:
- Creative Writing
- Literature
- Professional Writing
Take advantage of the convenient green 'request info' tab, especially to help you differentiate between similar sounding programs.
Take the Next Step
If a Hybrid Masters in Literature and Writing is your next academic step, start to review sponsored listings that might include Hybrid Master of Arts –Literature and Writing, Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (Fiction), Master of Arts in Creative Writing and Literature for Educators. Choose one that aligns and supports your interests and aspirations.
sources:[i] bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm |[ii] bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm |[iii] bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/postsecondary-teachers.htm |[iv] onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3041.00 |[v] chea.org/pdf/chea-at-a-glance_2015 |
Sponsored Listings
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Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (Fiction)
If you are looking for a program to take your writing to the next level, to help you fine-tune your craft, and gain insight into the world of publishing, explore the low-residency Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (Fiction)...
- Port Townsend, WAPort Townsend, WA
Goddard College
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
You have always been a writer. Inside you awaits the book or the play or the script — in other words, the creative project — that you have always dreamed of writing.
- Plainfield, VT
- Plainfield, VT
- West Long Branch, NJWest Long Branch, NJ
Monmouth University
Master of Arts in English
Monmouth University's MA in English offers three distinct tracks, you can design a program to meet your goals: literature, creative writing, and rhetoric and writing...
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Master of Arts in Science WritingUpcoming Start Date: May 06, 2019
The Master of Arts in Science Writing is a flexible, part-time program of online classes and face-to-face residencies, infused with the prestige, quality and value of Johns Hopkins University.
- Baltimore, MD
- Baltimore, MD
- La Grande, ORLa Grande, OR
Eastern Oregon University
Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing
Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction,and Wilderness Writing. A two-year, 60-credit program, intensive, intimate 5-7 student workshops.
- Cambridge, MACambridge, MA
Lesley University
MFA in Creative Writing
Ranked among the top low-residency MFA creative writing programs; rich mentor relationships and interdisciplinary study.
- Saint Paul, MNSaint Paul, MN
Hamline University
MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults
Our program is one of only a few that focuses exclusively on writing for children and young adults...
- Madison, NJMadison, NJ
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Master of Arts in Creative Writing and Literature for Educators
Our Master of Arts in Creative Writing and Literature for Educators is a low-residency program, combining a 3-day weekend residency with seven 4-credit online courses.
- Montpelier, VTMontpelier, VT
Vermont College of Fine Arts
Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children & Young Adults
The VCFA MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults was the nation's first fully-developed MFA program focusing on this genre.
- Montpelier, VT
- New Orleans, LANew Orleans, LA
University of New Orleans
Creative Writing - Low Residency
45 hour program that combines remote coursework with face-to-face workshops in the summer.
- Greensburg, PAGreensburg, PA
Seton Hill University
Master of Fine Arts in Writing Popular Fiction
This one-of-a-kind program teaches writers to create – and market – the fiction that sells.
- Bethany, CTBethany, CT
Graduate Institute, The
Master of Arts in Oral Traditions
Oral Traditions examines the power of the spoken word as a force for transformative action in education, the arts, and culture.
- Incline Village, NVIncline Village, NV
Sierra Nevada College
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Join a program built entirely by writers, to guide authors organically through the exploration of their craft. SNC MFA-CW is a thorough preparation for a sustainable life of creation and publication...


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Discussion in 'Off Topic Forum' started by dezymond, Nov 21, 2011.
So anyone interested in an online franchise/association mode on Madden 12 for ps3?
This is turning out like my 2k12 thread couple weeks ago :frown:
Ok anyone on Madden 12 for ps3 and down to play everyone once in awhile?
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Words that end in alcologue
Found 1 words that end in alcologue. Browse our Scrabble Word Finder, Words With Friends cheat dictionary, and WordHub word solver to find words that end with alcologue. Or use our Unscramble word solver to find your best possible play! Related: Words containing alcologue
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Over the last few years, we have posted five or six installments of our Grammar Pet Peeves. (I'd go back and actually count them, but that sounds like a lot of effort.) Anyway, after one of these posts, an astute reader (a self-identified non-grammarian) asked when we were going to make these into a wallet card. I thought, "That's a great idea! I'm going to be rich!" (If only we weren't giving this stuff away for free.)
So here it is. (Remember, just two more months to get your Christmas shopping done!) Click on either of the images below to download a pdf that you can print, crop, laminate, and keep in your wallet. Obviously, we can only do so many pet peeves on one card, so this may be the first in a series of collectors' items.
And because some readers get angry if we don't meet a certain minimum word count, here are the points included on this first card:
- Your does not mean you are.
- A lot is two words.
- You are going to lie down, not lay down.
- Everyday means common. Every day means daily.
- Firstly is not a word. What you mean is first.
- Fewer is for items you can count. Less is for mass nouns.
- Who is for people. That is for things.
- It's is not possessive.
- Literally means actually, not a million gagillion.
- Loose and Lose are different words.
- Presently means soon. Currently means now.
Keep this on you at all times and you'll be the most popular kid at the dance. I promise.


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Hello Ava friends. We've been busy. Ava has been doing better about school. She still occasionally has her days when she doesn't want to go but for the most part she likes school. We've worked out that she comes home each day for lunch. It tends to help split her day up so it's not so long. I like it because I have a chance to look at her and see if she is having any issues or health problems.
Here is Ava in her birthday outfit before school.
And her birthday bow I almost forgot to make!
Ava celebrated her 6th birthday on August 31st. We tend to keep her parties simple. We invited close family and she had a great night. It is hard to believe it was 6 years ago she fought to stay alive at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Some birthdays hit me harder than others. This year was a really tough day for me. I had to keep reminding myself of how GREAT and AMAZING she is doing. God has been good to us!
Aunt Marsha, (Brian's sister) made this beautiful cake for Ava. (We are getting pretty excited out our Disney World trip from Make-A Wish this coming October!)
Grandma Helmick got her this life sized Justin Bieber.
SO now he's just part of the family!
Today we finished Ava's CDH yearly check-up. She is growing so fast. Her height is 3'11.8 " and her weight is 39.9 pounds.
Her blood pressure was 105/61. Her pulse was 82 and her respirations were 24.
She saw her Pulmonary Doctor whom I really love. Dr. Ahren's listens to my concerns and really looks Ava over well. We did a Pulmonary Lung Function Test on Ava. It is her first real one. (She had an infant one before she left CHOP at 2 months old but she was sedated.) She did really well.
The older the she get the more accurate the results. The key is to take a HUGE deep breath in and blow the air out HARD for 8 seconds. THAT is a hard thing to do even for an adult. Ava's exhale was only for a second and a half so we definitely know she can do better as she gets older.
Here is the booth she goes in. She blew an 8! A 10 is a normal reading. This means that her lungs are not normal but not too bad. The doctor explained that her right lung probably does most of the work. We were debating doing a QV scan. This determines the blood flow through your lungs. We believe that her left lung has decreased blood flow due to her CDH. The xrays and the tests she took in the PICU a few years ago leads the doctors to speculate about her left lung function. Right now this test will do us no good. It won't change how we manage her colds. I'm afraid if we do get the scan and it shows a really bad left lung it will give me anxiety. So for now we will just leave it alone.
She also had an EKG to see how her heart and lungs are doing.
All in all a pretty great day! I'm so proud of her. AND she got the whole day of school off. Can't beat that can ya?
Thanks for all your love, prayers and support. We love that so many still follow Ava and our CDH journey. We always take the bad, ugly, unknown, scary, and try to see the good. Ava is healthy and we thank God for this!
~Terri Helmick


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We came together at Caney, to praise the Lord and study His Word. Bro Jim Lafferty, welcomed all to service. Prayer requests were taken and Bro. Jeff Shipley led us in prayer. Jim read Isaiah 65:1-16 and made comments.
Sunday school opened with congregational singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone, prayer requests and praise reports were taken. We had so many concerns, we are asking God to intervene. Sister Janice Lafferty led in prayer. Bro Jack read James 5:13-18, for our devotions. Wonderful words.
Praise/worship time began with testimonies from Jeff Shipley, Melissa Harmon, Vanessa Mills and Janice Lafferty. Little Maddie Shipley sang for us. Congregational singing began. Singing special was by Melissa Harmon. Pastor Bill Austin brought the Sunday morning message from I Samuel 30:1-6 and Isaiah 40:31. Even though we are greatly distressed, we can encourage ourselves. Just remember God is on our side. When you are weak in spirit, remember God will restore you, God will not forsake or leave us and we thank Him for that. Even though we are a rebellious nation, He still had His loving hand extended to us. If we repent and turn toward Him, He will forgive. We had a good discussion on God's word, and as always, we were blessed.
Congregational singing started our Sunday school. Bro Jack Essary welcomed everyone. He took prayer requests and praise reports. Sister Elsie Combs led us in prayer. Jack read Psalms 92:1-12 for our devotional. Maddie Shipley sang as offering was received.
Praise/worship began with testimonies from; Jim Lafferty, Jeff Shipley, Elsie Combs and Hi Lambeth. We then moved to the congregational singing. Specials were by Melba Austin and Melissa Harmon. Pastor Bill Austin took his message from II Samuel 18:24-27 and II Peter 2. Not everything you hear is good or true. Don't follow after something that sounds good, but know the truth. Only God's Word is true. There are false teachers in the world. Don't think you can live close to sin and not be in danger. Stay away from sin and live close to the Lord. A good message for these times.
Sunday evening service began with singing. Bro Jeff Shipley welcomed everyone and took prayer requests and praise reports. Bro Jack Essary led in prayer. Testimonies were given by; Bill Austin, Janice Lafferty and Melba Austin. Bro. Jim Lafferty brought our evening message from Hebrews. He started at the 28th verse, then went back, 25-, 13:1-7. We should serve God with reverance and godly fear. Everything we do should be knowing that God needs, deserves us to witness and set examples before men. A thought provoking message.
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Endicott College Student Arrested for String of Knock-Out Style Attacks (Video)
Endicott College sophomore Dillon Destanfano was arrested for a string of vicious, random attacks on campus.
School officials say the attacks were similar to a knock-out attack.
Sounds like a drunk sophomore.
Authorities are comparing the attacks to the racially-motivated knock-out attacks by black youths across the country.
The Daily Caller reported:
A Massachusetts college sophomore is under arrest for a string of vicious, totally random, "knockout game"-style attacks against three fellow students.
Dillon Destefano walked up to three people he didn't know and sucker-punched them in the face, reports CBS Boston.
Police say the incidents occurred in the wee hours of Sunday, Feb. 2 at or near Endicott College, a small private school in a small New England town about 25 miles north of Boston. The victims were walking home.
Destefano, 19, is a resident of New Jersey. As a freshman, he was on the roster of the men's hockey team.
Two of Destefano's alleged victims suffered major injuries. One student, a freshman baseball player, was hospitalized with a broken jaw and needed surgery. His face now contains a titanium plate. His jaw is wired shut. He can only drink through a straw and has lost about 10 pounds.
Another victim has also undergone surgery for a fractured eye socket.
A third victim suffered only minor injuries as the result of an attack.
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Federal marine mammal experts are hoping the public will help lead them to the whale's location.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Federal marine mammal experts are hoping the public will help lead them to a humpback whale that became entangled in anchor line in southeast Alaska.
Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say the whale was last seen Wednesday as it swam south in Seymour Canal near Windfall Harbor. NOAA is asking the public to report any sightings of the whale, which has been dragging yellow floating line and pink-and-orange buoys.
Officials say NOAA-trained responders arrived at the scene early Wednesday afternoon after receiving reports earlier that day. According to officials, weather prevented responders from freeing the adult whale, which appeared otherwise healthy.
Officials say that anyone who sees the animal should stay at least 100 yards away. They say it would be extremely dangerous to free such a massive animal that is likely stressed.


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And these involuntary starts of fancy were, after all, but the setting of a picture in which three people kept before him. His father, with the steadfast look with which he had died, prophetically darkened forth in the portrait; his mother, with her arm up, warding off his suspicion; Little Dorrit, with her hand on the degraded arm, and her drooping head turned away.
What if his mother had an old reason she well knew for softening to this poor girl! What if the prisoner now sleeping quietly -- Heaven grant it! -- by the light of the great Day of judgment should trace back his fall to her. What if any act of hers, and of his father's, should have even remotely brought the grey heads of those two brothers so low!
A swift thought shot into his mind. In that long imprisonment here, and in her own long confinement to her room, did his mother find a balance to be struck? I admit that I was accessory to that man's captivity. I have suffered for it in kind. He has decayed in his prison; I in mine. I have paid the penalty.
When all the other thoughts had faded out, this one held possession of him. When he fell asleep, she came before him in her wheeled chair, warding him off with this justification. When he awoke, and sprang up causelessly frightened, the words were in his ears, as if her voice had slowly spoken them at his pillow, to break his rest: 'He withers away in his prison; I wither away in mine; inexorable justice is done; what do I owe on this score!'
THE morning light was in no hurry to climb the prison wall and look in at the Snuggery windows; and when it did come, it would have been more welcome if it had come alone, instead of bringing a rush of rain with it. But the equinoctial gales were blowing out at sea, and the impartial southwest wind, in its flight, would


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Reference: One of the answers on Locke's crossword was Gilgamesh
the cycle of poems preserved on clay tablets surviving from ancient Mesopotamia of the third mi llennium B.C. One of the best and most important pieces of epic poetry from human history, predating even Homer's Iliad by roughly 1,500 years, the Gilgamesh epic tells of the various adventures of that hero-king, including his quest for immortality.
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1856 in New Zealand
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The following lists events that happened during 1856 in New Zealand.
After several previous attempts, New Zealand finally achieves "Responsible Government", with a majority of the members of the House of Representatives supporting the Government.[1]
The estimated population of New Zealand at the end of 1856 is 58,300 Māori and 45,540 non-Māori.[2] The total population reaches the 100,000 mark during the year.
Regal and viceregal[edit]
Government and law[edit]
The 2nd Parliament is formed on 15 April. The election of its members had in fact concluded on 28 December the previous year.
- Speaker of the House — Sir Charles Clifford
- Colonial Secretary — Henry Sewell becomes New Zealand's first Colonial Secretary on 7 May. The Sewell Ministry is defeated on 20 May and he is replaced by William Fox. The Fox Ministry is in turn defeated on 2 June and Fox is replaced by Edward Stafford's Stafford Ministry.
- Colonial Treasurer — Dillon Bell becomes the first Colonial Treasurer on 7 May. When the Sewell government is defeated on 20 May he is replaced by Charles Brown. When the Fox government is defeated on 2 June Brown is replaced by William Richmond
- Chief Justice — William Martin
- 31 July — By Royal Charter, Christchurch is proclaimed New Zealand's first city.[3]
- 18 September — The Wanganui Chronicle publishes its first issue. The paper starts as a fortnightly publication, moves to tri-weekly in 1867, and then to daily in 1871. It continues today[update].[4]
- 11 December — The Auckland Examiner begins publishing. It continues until 1861.[5]
- 26 December — The Otago Colonist publishes its first issue. The newspaper changes its name to The Colonist in 1862 and is absorbed into the Daily Telegraph at the beginning of 1863.[6]
Arts and literature[edit]
- A choral society performance of Handel's Messiah is given in Auckland.[7] This the first known performance by such a musical ensemble in New Zealand.
- A Harmonic Society is formed in Dunedin in this year (or possibly earlier).[7]
- 28 July: Arthur Remington, politician.
- 10 October: Florence Young, missionary.
- 27 December: Arthur Brown, Mayor of Wellington.
- 13 April: Nōpera Panakareao, tribal leader, evangelist and assessor
Unknown date[edit]
- Te Kani-a-Takirau, Māori chief who refused to sign the Treaty of Waitangi
See also[edit]
- List of years in New Zealand
- Timeline of New Zealand history
- History of New Zealand
- Military history of New Zealand
- Timeline of the New Zealand environment
- Timeline of New Zealand's links with Antarctica
- ^ New Zealand Parliament - Parliament timeline
- ^ Statistics New Zealand has collated estimates from a number of sources (interpolating where necessary) at "Long-term data series". Archived from the original on 5 March 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-14., in particular "A1.1 Total population.xls". Archived from the original (Excel) on 5 March 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-14.
- ^ Christchurch: a chronology - 1856
- ^ "Wanganui Chronicle". New Zealand Electronic Text Centre.
- ^ "Chapter 2: Early Statistical Sources — 19th Century" (PDF). Statistical Publications 1840–2000. Statistics New Zealand. p. 11. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 November 2007.
- ^ "Chapter 2: Early Statistical Sources — 19th Century" (PDF). Statistical publications 1840–2000. Statistics New Zealand. p. 12. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 November 2007.
- ^ a b Te Ara: Encyclopedia of New Zealand 1966 - Music:General History
External links[edit]
Media related to 1856 in New Zealand at Wikimedia Commons


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FPAC Honored by Rotary Club and MA House of Representatives
Rotarian Ed Council presented the Framingham Rotary Club's Organization of the Year Award to FPAC Executive Director Steve Innis and FPAC Board of Directors President Joel Winett at the Framingham Country Club on June 24, 2009
State Representative Pam Richardson presented FPAC with a citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives recognizing FPAC's service to the Framingham community, after which FPAC Board of Directors and staff enjoyed a delicious dinner. We at FPAC are honored and grateful. Many thanks to the Rotary, Mr. Council and Rep. Richardson!


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