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The new toy safety directive 2009/48/EC introduced strict migration limits for lead in toys. The new directive also foresees the possibility to amend these limits when new scientific evidence is made available, in order to assure constant alignment on the latest scientific evidence and appropriate protection for children.
The latest EFSA study (2010) on Lead in Food concluded that it is impossible to establish, for lead, a threshold below which no critical effect on health can be observed. Therefore, EFSA recommended reducing the lead exposure from both food and non foods products.
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Are you nervous about the possibility of needing dentures? You may be concerned about adjusting to a new set of teeth, or you might have frightening memories of old-fashioned, ill-fitting dentures. At Unforgettable Smiles, we use the latest dental techniques and state-of-the-art equipment to provide patients with dentures that feel comfortable and fit right.
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Yesterday was my first visit. Everyone I meet was so friendly and sweet . And their prices are very reasonable. Judy was who I spoke to when I made my appointment and she was the first one I met when I got there . She is so caring and sweet . They listen to you and give you different options on things you need done .
I felt very informed of everything going on around me during my visit even when in the dental chair, the staff were very polite and the atmosphere is inviting. I feel that I was lucky to be shown around and informed by a lady named ms Judy who was unlimited with her time. Thank you Mr Reed and everyone involved in my visit y'all were great. 🙏🏻😁🙏🏻
Thank you Lilah for holding my hand...😁 thank yall for understanding and soothing my anxiety! Great work!
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The staff are always professional. You become part of the family. Leila did an awesome job on my veneer. Quick and precise. Good job Dr. Moreau, she's a keeper. Dr. Moreau always does an awesome job. Now he has someone to fall back on. Keep up the good work!!!
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Very friendly place. Every one smiles and makes you feel welcomed. Highly recommended .
Unforgettable Smiles is the go-to place for any dental needs. They exhibit professionalism in every aspect, but still maintain a personal relationship with their clients. They are perfect for those who want the best work done, along with those who want comfort while being worked on. The customer definitely comes first!
Best experience I've ever had, especially being a Dentist Office. Before my visit, I feared going to a Dentist. Dr. Moreau makes sure you are made comfortable and not in pain. The only Dentist who has never hurt me. Everyone there is always professional, friendly, and caring. You feel like you are part of a family when you walk in the door. All your dental care become their main focus. A great team of professionals!
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I walked into the buildings of Unforgettable Smile and the inside way very clean. The customer service was excellent. I was there with my Sister and the waiting time was awesome. She was in and out before I new it. Great Job Unforgettable Smile keep it up.
Dr. Moreau Jr. and his staff are very friendly and professional. I feel like they take care of me and my dental health. They have been able to help me with a more beautiful smile, by educating me of the proper dental health.
ALL of the staff at Unforgettable Smiles are extremely personable and friendly. It truly was a pleasant experience! I can't wait to go back for the Zoom whitening process!
I absolutely love Dr. Moreau and his staff, Our family has been using him for years and we've never had any issues. I highly recommend this dental office to anyone, you will be in great hands. 👍👍👍
I can't say enough about Dr. Moreau and his staff. The dental hygienists, the receptionist, the billing ladies, and Dr. Moreau's assistants do a fabulous job of taking care of me and my family! We love going to the dentist! Thank you Tabitha, Cassidy, Helena, and everyone that I missed for a GREAT job! Highly recommended to patients of all ages. We love going to the dentist!
I love Unforgettable Smiles. I have 6 children, so when I come in I have several children getting seen. The staff has always put them on the schedule together so everything goes fast and smooth. We love the room in the back so my children have something to do while we wait. Great job.
I've always been terrified of the dentist, but they make it as comfortable and home friendly all the time as they possibly can. It makes the experience better and I'm much more comfortable. Highly recommend!
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Beautiful and clean facility. Established there today, and I was made to feel extremely comfortable. Nothing about meeting the doctors or nurses seemed robotic or rehearsed. They helped me set up a plan for oral care going into the future.
I had a chipped tooth for about 2 months that wasn't really bothering me. I had a veneer to come off Sunday so I figured I would call to get the veneer fixed and get Dr. Moreau to look at the chipped tooth while I was there. I called Monday morning at 8:20 to see when they could get to me. I was in the chair at 11:30 and out by 12:20 with all fixed. The professional care is second to none. I've been going to Dr. Moreau for about 10 years and I'm still as pleased today as I was on day one. They've went out of their way to take care of me numerous times. His staff is very courteous and professional. I would recommend them to anyone needing dental work.
Staff are always polite and the service is always great. I have been here regularly to finish my treatment plan and I have not had one bad experience.
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I was pleased with the entire staff, all of which are friendly and competent . I highly recommend getting your " unforgettable smiles " here.
This is the home of the best faculty, staff, dentist anywhere in Alexandria! The ladies in the office are fantastic! They always greet you with a smile and make you feel comfortable the moment you walk in. Dr Moreau, all of the techs, assistants, are very professional, and caring!!! Special thanks to Tabitha, Lila, Mrs Kay, and Helena who have been there for me through my latest journey making it a pleasant experience!!!!!
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This place is awesome. Great staff. Very friendly and helpful.
Great customer service, and very professional staff.
I love the atmosphere and the staff is so friendly!
Tooth abstraction. Had no insurance and they where able to fit me in within same day of calling.the wait was NOT at all long.really nice staff as well beautiful nurses lol😉doc had to tell me he was all done !.. PAINLESS! 👌
I am 54 yrs old, had one of my top,back teeth extracted. This was by far, the best treatment and care in all my years of working with dentist. This is the first time ever that I did not feel the prick when applying the numbing medicine to my jaw, and after that all I felt was pressure against my lips from hand touching my face.. This office is run by professional people who really care about us.. I called at 8:00 am, told them my pain level and she asked if I could be there at 9:00 A.M.. This lady sounded like an angel.. 6 stars to the whole office, dentist, staff , accounting, dental assistant.. I recommend this organization to anyone.. Great, Kind, Thoughtful, and Compassion is the name of the game at Unforgettable Smiles..
Dr Moreau and his staff are top notch. Could not ask for better. I recommend them to everyone I talk to about dental work and braces. Love Love Love them.
Great Experience! Callie was amazing. Very friendly, and caring.
My children have been patients here for years. When it came time for me to get dental work done, there was no doubt who I was going to. Office staff is always friendly and helpful and everyone in the back makes it as easy of an experience as possible. Awesome dentist for all, young to elderly.
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**I got my "SMILE" back** I had used a local dentist for my top dentures a couple of years ago & I was SO dissatisfied, when I smiled you couldn't see my teeth. I had called several dentist in the Lafayette area and then I goggled dentist in Alexandria area, I seen that they specialized in dentures, I called their office, UNLIKE all the others, his 'receptionist" was very knowledgeable about the procedure and the cost, which was the same amount as I had PAID with my local dentist. IF YOUR THINKING "PREMIUM DENTURES" COST MORE I AM HERE TO TELL YOU CALL DR. JOHN MOREAU'S OFFICE! His staff is "AWESOME", especially "Michelle" she (one of the dental assistants) and "Dr. Guptutia made the whole experience great. I was AMAZED of how much Dr. Guptutia cared about getting my dentures PERFECT! THANK YOU DR. JOHN MOREU'S FAMILY DENTISTRY FOR GIVING MY SMILE BACK!
My very first appointment was for the zoom at Dr. Moreau's office. First of all, I love savings. He offers the zoom teeth whitening with customized trays and whitening gel for the price of the customized trays alone. It's like getting the zoom treatment absolutely free. Which by the way is amazing and makes you smile super white. I had excellent service from both the desk clerks. They are very warm and inviting. Then Phoebe ( which everyone called BB) was so pretty and sweet. She made me feel right at home taking care of my every need and cared about me and my smile. She had excellent dental hygiene advice and i really appreciate her taking the time to connect with me. By this time, I have completely forgotten I am at the dreaded dentist. Then in walks Ms. spunky, Carolyn is simply the best. She assisted me with zoom treatment made me laugh and as comfortable as possible. The time flew so fast with her. The zoom was over. I had amazing white teeth and actually was having such a good time hated to leave :( Now when is the last time you said that about a Dentist office. I am currently involved in patient care and I hope my patients leave my office feeling this way. Job Well Done!! Would Def recommend!!
Dr. Moreau is a top notch, A+++ dentist! His dental skills are amazing and very reasonable prices. He asked several times if I were ok (not wanting me in any discomfort or pain). The staff is compassionate and caring making sure all your needs are met....down to the heated blankets they will provide for you. My overall experience... I would have to give Dr. Moreau and his staff a 10 and will definitely be back!!!
Dr. Moreau is the best and his staff is awesome. I was dissatisfied with a dentist I had used for more than 20 years and I really lucked up by choosing Dr. Moreau. I wish I had changed to him long ago. Everything about the service there is extraordinary. I am no longer scared to go to a dental visit.
I have never had an issue with Dr Moreau he and his staff have always been very accommodating. Me and my son both use him and highly recommend him to friends and family. He tells you exactly what needs to be done, and spends the time to go over your options.
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My daughter had a filling break off and had a toothache from it. Took her in same day and took care of it! Always so polite and caring. Staff is great. Love Unforgettable Smiles!
The best professional, the most friendliest service I have ever experienced in my life!
They welcome you with open arms and explain everything to you in detail to where you can understand it! My daughter and I love every single one of them in there! I would highly recommend this dentist office to any and everyone!!
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We love Dr. Moreau and Kay. Have known them since 1995. Dr. Moreau is a great dentist! My teeth look great!!
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They welcomed me with open arms . Explains to me in detail about my situation and gave me a tour of the office. I even got a gift and a welcome letter . The best dental office I've been to. I highly recommend them
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I walked into the buildings of Unforgettable Smile and the inside way very clean. The customer service was excellent. I was there with my Sister and the waiting time was awesome. She was in and out before I new it. Great Job Unforgettable Smile keep it up.
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I love Unforgettable Smiles. I have 6 children, so when I come in I have several children getting seen. The staff has always put them on the schedule together so everything goes fast and smooth. We love the room in the back so my children have something to do while we wait. Great job.
In December 2017, I wrote a review that wasn't all favorable and I feel an apology is in order from myself for the staff and the public to see. My review was unfair. I wish there were a way to delete that review. I had a lot of stress on me from things going on in my personal life and my visit in December just added more to the point I acted in a way I never should have. I was contacted after the holidays for a follow up appointment to adjust my dentures and get them to fitting properly. The members of the staff and Dr. Moreau have treated me with the upmost respect, as tho that review had never existed and are working ever so patiently with me to see that my dentures are 100% fitting properly. Yes, I most certainly will recommend Unforgettable Smiles to my friends and family.
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I have always had great service at Unforgettable Smiles. The staff is courteous and professional. They have always worked me in around my work schedule.
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I had a chipped tooth for about 2 months that wasn't really bothering me. I had a veneer to come off Sunday so I figured I would call to get the veneer fixed and get Dr. Moreau to look at the chipped tooth while I was there. I called Monday morning at 8:20 to see when they could get to me. I was in the chair at 11:30 and out by 12:20 with all fixed. The professional care is second to none. I've been going to Dr. Moreau for about 10 years and I'm still as pleased today as I was on day one. They've went out of their way to take care of me numerous times. His staff is very courteous and professional. I would recommend them to anyone needing dental work.
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Every time I got to any appointment, the most uncomfortable dreading part is having to be there but with these ladies that run Dr. Moreau's office make you want to go to your appointment, because it's like you're hanging out with your friends. Cassidy was so nice and hilarious! She took great care of me and knew an answer to every question I had. Dr. Moreau really loves what he does and has a real passion for his work, you can just tell! That's what dentristy is about. I completely trust Dr. Moreau and his staff!
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Took my 9 year old, very friendly staff and dentist. Altought they could not help her, he did refer us to an ortho and gave us all the info.. He did examine her but was honest and said he would feel my comfortable if I took her to the ortho.. Very plesent staff and wow very up to date.. 1st time ever filling out info on ipad.. Very convenient... Would highly recommend unforgettable smiles...
Awesome dental tech. She did a great job and was a pleasure to talk to. Ladies up front were great; fun to joke and laugh with.
trust Dr. Moreau and his staff do what is needed and to do it as perfectly as possible! Have recommended others to him without hesitation.
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Wonderful experience, my daughter loves it there as well.
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On my first visit to the office I wasn't expecting to get a tour around the entire office. While waiting I was even offered coffee by the front desk staff. The woman who brought me to the back was very friendly and helpful, she even gave me a great new coffee mug. Dr. Moreau went over every possible angle of my treatment and the staff even offered to help me with financing! Great experience all around.
Going to the dentist today was a very good experience. I received. A good report, and positive vibes from everyone I met. It takes everyone doing their part to bring about success. I will do my part bycaring for my teeth, brushing, flossing, eatimg healthy and allow the staff to assist by leeping regular check ups on my list. I would reccomend their expert skills to everyone. Thank you for making my day successful. I will come back! May we all continue to do our part well Thank you for being awesome. No cavitites, music to my ears. My dental hygienist was gentle but efficient Dr. Moreau, has a great sense of humor. I know he really cares about our teeth, and our over all health. I will be back!
High quality service just as always
Went in for a cleaning and the young lady who did the work is very good at what she did. Everyone was very helpful and nice. I love my dentist and that's from a person who as a child hated dentist appointments. Thank you all for a job well done once again...
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Everyone at this facility is great. Positive attitudes and very attentive! I have recently moved here and it looks like I have found my new dentist!
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Some students are accepted for admission to the Medical Scientist Training Program with a commitment for funding to start at the time they enter the graduate phase of their training. This program is the "Zero-Time Alternate Pathway." Or, during the second year of the medical curriculum, students interested in careers in academic medicine and research may apply for admission to the Sue Golding Graduate Division of Medical Sciences upon completion of preclinical courses. If accepted, the student will take graduate courses and conduct thesis research culminating in the award of the Ph.D. degree. After completing graduate work, the student will re-enter the medical school to complete his or her training for the M.D. degree. In both cases, after the first two years, when the student begins thesis research, he or she receives tuition remission and a stipend. Top
Einstein-Ben Gurion Exchange Program:Senior students can spend two months in a primary care elective at the School of Medicine of Ben Gurion University of the Negev in Israel. Medical education takes place in a setting that focuses not only on health care needs of individuals but also those of families and occupational environments. Travel and living expenses are provided for students selected to participate in this program.Einstein-Hadassah Exchange Program:A senior student can be accepted in an extramural elective program of two months at Hadassah Medical School of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Travel and living expenses are provided.Einstein-Paris Exchange Program:Travel awards are provided to senior students who undertake clinical electives or research projects of at least two months duration at one of the sites in the University of Paris system.Einstein-Karolinska Institute Program:Travel awards are provided to senior students who undertake clinical electives or research projects of at least two months duration at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. Basic science or clinical research projects are especially encouraged at this outstanding research center.Einstein-Saitama Exchange Program:Travel awards are provided to senior students who undertake one-month clinical electives at the Saitama Medical School in Japan. Top
Academic Year Community Service Projects:planned and organized by students in AMSA, AMA-Medical Student Section, SNMA, Boricua/Latino Health Organization, APAMSA, PSR and PHR, AMWA and MSFC. No fellowship support. .Einstein Community Health Outreach (ECHO):Free Clinic staffed by Einstein student volunteers under physician Supervision.Social Medicine Course:Annual winter-spring elective lecture series planned and organized by students with invited lecturers from Einstein and elsewhere; open to students in all classes.The Healing Arts Course:Annual winter elective planned especially for first-year students. Top
The large and still growing population of Spanish speaking persons in this nation, particularly in many of its largest cities, compels this and medical schools across the land to provide future physicians with at least a basic level of competence in conversational Spanish. The Medical Spanish program here at Einstein has been evolving over a period of more than 25 years and is still changing to meet students' needs.In the current program (which is entirely elective, but appears on the transcript), students begin language classes in the first year and continue to practice and expand language building skills throughout the second year. Classes are offered at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels.In the summer between first and second year, about 25 students receive funding to participate in Spanish language programs in Central America and Mexico. Top
Students are offered the opportunity to participate in the Einstein Program for Personal Wellness (EPPW). The program has two components.
By experiencing the positive effects of these methods and activities on their health and ability to deal effectively with a demanding curriculum, we hope more students acquire interest in learning how to integrate them into their future medical practices. To help students towards this goal, Web based resources, printed literature, elective courses and research opportunities are available.
Although not originally developed as a program promoting wellness, in a larger sense Einstein's Healer's Art course may be viewed as part of the EPPW. Started in 1991 at the U.C. San Francisco School of Medicine, Healer's Art has now spread to about twenty schools across the country. We are now in our fourth year. As described by Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, the course's originator, Healer's Art "uses a ... discovery model of experiential learning to explore themes of service, calling and commitment, relationships, identity, and meaning in medicine". The course helps students reclaim the humanitarian spirit that prompted them to decide to become a physician in the first place.
An Orientation to EPPW is held early in the academic year in order to provide an overview of the program and introduce students to various methods through discussions and demonstrations. Top


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Lattix has released version 5.0 of its architecture management software. Lattix 5.0 is designed to let software architects, developers, and managers identify issues, restructure, and measure system architectures. In addition to performance improvements, Lattix 5.0 makes use of new algorithms and architecture metrics, along with integrations to IBM Rational's Telelogic Rhapsody for UML/SysML models and to Klocwork for C/C++ codebases.
"Our new algorithms and metrics provide not only the means to improve the modularity of your system and reduce defects, but also to measure and track improvements in the architecture," explains Lattix's Neeraj Sangal. "
Capabilities in this release include:
- Architecure metrics that let architects pin-point complexity and identify architectural problems. Among the new metrics in Lattix 5.0 are ones which have a proven correlation to the defect rate of projects. Lattix also provides metric values for some of the leading industry projects allowing architects to compare how their own projects stack up to them.
- Partitioning algorithms that cover a broad range of use cases for the analysis and re-architecting of system elements. New sequencing and clustering algorithms facilitate grouping of elements even though they are cyclically coupled.
- System reorganization algorithms that can be used to restructure systems which lack sufficient structure or which can be improved by replacing the existing structure with a more modular one. Elements of selected subsystems can be redistributed automatically or through the use of labels applied by the user with the Lattix tagging capability.
- Compound projects that enable the aggregation of projects while allowing each project to be maintained individually, which typically occurs in large projects involving numerous teams.
Lattix 5.0 supports UML/SysML models, codebases, databases, and frameworks; XMI and Rhapsody models; Ada, C/C++, Java, .NET, and Pascal languages; Oracle, SQL Server, and Sybase databases; and Spring and Hibernate frameworks. Lattix 5.0 also provides support for web-based reporting of architectural metrics, violations, and incremental changes.


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HMS Dreadnought 1906
HMS Dreadnought, named after a ship of the line at the Battle of Trafalgar , gave her name to a revolution in naval warfare. Built in Portsmouth dockyard in just over a year, she was the best-armed and fastest battleship in the world when completed in 1906. At a time when battleships usually mounted only four big guns and an array of smaller weapons, Dreadnought's ten big 305mm guns made all other battleships out-of-date. Powered by new steam turbines she had a top speed of 21 knots, 3 knots faster than battleships with traditional piston engines.
Dreadnought was the idea of Admiral Sir John Fisher who became First Sea Lord in 1904. Fisher wanted to replace battleships with fast all-big-gun armoured cruisers, called battlecruisers, which could deal with both battleships and cruisers. Armour was not as important as big guns that could penetrate any armour at long range. Fisher's colleagues at the Admiralty were not so revolutionary, so Fisher gave in and built an all-big-gun battleship, Dreadnought, instead.
In the same way as HMS Warrior almost fifty years before, the construction of Dreadnought was intended by Fisher to deter Britain's enemy, in this case Germany, through a demonstration of technological excellence and to indicate that any challenge to British naval supremacy would be futile.
Dreadnought was flagship of the Fourth Battle Squadron at the time of the Battle of Jutland in 1916. On 29 March 1915 she rammed and sank the German submarine U-29. She remains the only battleship to have sunk a submarine. Compare the statistics for HMS Dreadnought and for pre-dreadnought battleship HMS King Edward VII completed only a year earlier:
|HMS Dreadnought (1906)
|HMS King Edward VII (1905)
|Period in service:
|1906 - 1918
|1905 - 1916
|18,110 tons
|15,630 tons
|160.6m / 527ft
|138.3m / 453.8ft
|25m / 82ft
|23.8m / 78ft
|10 x 12 inch (305mm) guns
27 x 12 pounder guns
5 x 18 inch (457mm) torpedo tubes
4 x 12 inch (305mm) guns
4 x 9.2 inch (232mm) guns
6 x 6 inch (102mm) guns
4x 18 inch (457mm) torpedo tubes
|4 - 11 inch belt, 4 inch deck
4 - 11 inch barbettes, 11 inch turrets
|up to 9 inch belt, 2.5 inch deck
12 inch barbettes, 12 inch turrets
Notes: The armour belt was the protection along the sides of a ship's hull. The barbette was an armoured cylinder below the turret which protected the ammunition hoists and the turret's turning mechanism.


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We live in an increasingly complex society in which getting a good education is no longer an option, but a necessity. Yet many children don't do as well in school as they or their parents would like. The difference between children who do poorly in school and those who do well often relates to what their parents do at home to help.
When parents take the time to help, it can influence school success as much or more than a child's intellectual capacity or the quality of the school he or she attends. Good study skills will provide your child with a basic tool needed to succeed in school. So, what can you do to help?
When helping your child arrange a study schedule, keep several points in mind:
Most children, like adults, are creatures of habit. When they get used to doing something at the same time each day, it becomes easier to remember and do rather than if it occurs at different times each day.
Involve your child in making the schedule.
Children are more likely to accept a study schedule that they have been involved in setting up than one that has been imposed upon them. Help your child be realistic in the amount of time scheduled.
Children who have daily study goals are more organized, focused and motivated during study sessions. The reason is that study goals provide something specific to strive for. Encourage your child to:
1. Develop goals based on homework assignments.
Three or four small goals that your child can attain one by one work better than one large goal. Check off each goal as it is completed. Every time your child checks off a goal, it will give him or her a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. This helps provide the incentive to keep going.
2. Promote studying for understanding.
When children understand what they study, they remember it more easily than if they simply memorize it. Guide your child in these ways. Begin each study session with the assignments that are most difficult to learn and understand. Use the "survey-read-resurvey" procedure. Tell your child first to survey for the main ideas in the chapter. This can be done by reading the introduction and summary to the chapter and any study questions that might be listed at the beginning or end of the chapter. Once your child gains an understanding of the main ideas, he or she should carefully read the chapter. Finally, have your child look back through or resurvey the chapter and try to further understand and remember the main ideas and important details.
3. Think about what is being studied and figure out a "point of view."
For example, when studying weather, or more specifically rain, encourage your child to form an opinion about what causes rain. Once a point of view is determined, your child can then decide what information or evidence supports and does not support that point of view.
4. Formulate questions.
While it may seem time-consuming and awkward at first, once your child learns how to make up and seek answers to questions while studying, the task becomes more interesting, fun, and more understandable and meaningful. It is not critical which questions your child asks. But it is essential that he or she ask questions because this will promote an active, involved, and thinking approach to studying.
5. Summarize.
Outlining is one way of summarizing. The simplest way to outline is to use the textbook headings and subheadings, listing the major points covered underneath each heading.
Notetaking is another summarizing technique that has been found to be very helpful in fostering understanding and remembering . The benefits of notetaking are that your child not only summarizes what is studied but also is involved in translating what is being studied into his or her own words.
Underlining or highlighting important key ideas, facts, and details to be remembered also can be helpful . Organize important facts and information into categories whenever possible. The process of putting things into categories can help your child recognize, understand, and remember essential information.
Take a few minutes at regular intervals to reflect on what was just learned . When doing this, your child may want to talk about what was learned or write notes about it. If your child understands what was just studied, he or she will be able to visualize it and talk intelligently about it during reflection time. If not, encourage your child to reread or restudy the material.
A child who receives recognition for academic achievement is much more likely to want to excel in school. Thus, focus on what your child does right - that is, look for achievements. Remember that a major key to improving your child's school success is making him or her feel successful. Train yourself to look for the good things your child does - look for success. Let your child know you like it and encourage it. If you focus on, expect and recognize success, you will get more of it.
While it's important to recognize and pay attention to your child's achievements, you should focus recognition and attention on those accomplishments that are new or challenging to your child. Excessive recognition for everything, no matter how trivial, can result in your recognition losing its worth or value for encouraging your child to learn and try new things.
Consider the time you have to help, and pick those techniques you have the time and energy to direct and supervise.
Always save time after each session, at the end of a week or at another scheduled time for you and your child to look at what has been accomplished and take pride in those accomplishments.
By Susan & William Stainback
Every child deserves a chance to learn and no child succeeds alone.
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Photo Composite of Suspected Water Plumes on Europa
This composite image shows suspected plumes of water vapor erupting at the 7 o'clock position off the limb of Jupiter's moon Europa. The plumes, photographed by NASA's Hubble's Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph, were seen in silhouette as the moon passed in front of Jupiter. Hubble's ultraviolet sensitivity allowed for the features, rising over 100 miles above Europa's icy surface, to be discerned. The water is believed to come from a subsurface ocean on Europa. The Hubble data were taken on January 26, 2014. The image of Europa, superimposed on the Hubble data, is assembled from data from the Galileo and Voyager missions.
NASA, ESA, W. Sparks (STScI), and the USGS Astrogeology Science Center


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Anyhow, just finished it tonight. What I won't do for you guys! It's footage from old "Paintball World" tapes of '92 and '93.
AGD edit: I moved it to the AO server.
IF you look carefully, you'll see the prototype nitrogen backpack rig. There's also a LOT of auto-response trigger stuff too, I couldn't count how many shots he took at the Sam's game in the one best long shot there. It's old school 'ball at it's finest. Just what all you AGD fans want, right? :P
I think I'm ready to attack the 'big project' now. So off into the abyss. Share and enjoy, feedback alwasy loved.


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Public Charities
The Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act gives the Secretary of State the authority to regulate charitable organizations and professional fundraisers. All charitable organizations which intend to solicit contributions or have contributions solicited on their behalf must register on an annual basis. In addition to the registration requirement, charitable organizations must also submit annual financial reports. Failure to submit reports to the Secretary of States Office may result in administrative fines of up to $2,000 per violation.
To view the full text of the Act, please click on the link below:
What is a charitable organization?
(1)(a) "Charitable organization" means a person, as defined in item (7):
(i) determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be a tax exempt organization pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;
(ii) that is or holds itself out to be established for any benevolent, social welfare, scientific, educational, environmental, philanthropic, humane, patriotic, public health, civic, or other eleemosynary purpose, or for the benefit of law enforcement personnel, firefighters, or other persons who protect the public safety; or
(iii) that employs a charitable appeal as the basis of solicitation or an appeal that suggests that there is a charitable purpose to a solicitation, or that solicits or obtains contributions solicited from the public for a charitable purpose.
What organizations are excluded from the definition of charitable organization?
(i) a church, synagogue, mosque, or other congregation organized for the purpose of divine worship, and integrated auxiliaries of them, or a religious organization determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be a tax exempt organization that is not required to file Internal Revenue Service Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-N based on its religious classification. "Integrated auxiliaries", as used in this subsection, include men's or women's organizations, seminaries, mission societies, and youth groups affiliated with a church, synagogue, mosque, or other congregation organized for the purpose of divine worship; or
(ii) a candidate for national, state, or local office or a political party or other group required to file information with the Federal Election Commission or State Election Commission.
Who must register as a charitable organization?
All charitable organizations that solicit contributions or have contributions solicited on their behalf must register with the Secretary of States Office prior to any solicitation activity unless they fall under one of the statutory exemptions from registration.
What are the statutory exemptions from registration?
(A) The following are not required to file registration statements with the Secretary of State if their fundraising activities are not conducted by professional solicitors, professional fundraising counsel, or commercial co-venturers:
(1) an educational institution which solicits contributions from only its students and their families, alumni, faculty, friends, and other constituencies, trustees, corporations, foundations, and individuals who are interested in and supportive of the programs of the institution;
(2) a person requesting contributions for the relief of an individual specified by name at the time of the solicitation when all of the contributions collected, without deductions of any kind, are turned over to the named beneficiary for his use, as long as the person soliciting the contributions is not a named beneficiary;
(3) a charitable organization which (a) does not intend to solicit or receive contributions from the public in excess of twenty thousand dollars in a calendar year and (b) has received a letter of tax exemption from the Internal Revenue Service, if all functions, including fundraising activities, of the organization exempted pursuant to this item are conducted by persons who are compensated no more than five hundred dollars in a year for their services and no part of their assets or income inures to the benefit of or is paid to an officer or a member.
(4) an organization which solicits exclusively from its membership, including a utility cooperative;
(5) a veterans' organization which has a congressional charter; and
(6) the State, its political subdivisions, and an agency or a department of the State which are subject to the disclosure provisions of the Freedom of Information Act.
(B) A charitable organization that does not intend to solicit or receive contributions from the public in excess of seven thousand five hundred dollars during a calendar year is not required to file registration statements with the Secretary of State without regard to the fact that their fundraising activities are or are not conducted by professional solicitors, professional fundraising counsel, or commercial co-venturers.
Does an exempt organization have to file anything with the Secretary of State?
Yes. An exempt organization must file an Application for Exemption with the Secretary of State on an annual basis. Applications for Exemption are due 4 ½ months after the close of the charitable organizations fiscal year. There is no fee associated with this filing. It is very important to remember, if at any time the charitable organization no longer qualifies for an exemption, it must immediately register as a charitable organization.
What is the registration process for a charitable organization?
Registration Checklist
ü Make sure the Registration Form is completely filled out (if you do not have enough space on the form, please attach additional pages). Our office will not process incomplete forms. They will be returned to the charitable organization. Late registration forms may result in a fine of up to $2,000 against the charitable organization.
ü Make sure the Registration Form is signed by the CEO and CFO of the charitable organization.
ü If you are a 501(c)(3) organization, make sure your IRS Tax Exempt Designation Letter is attached to your application.
A charitable organization must register with the Secretary of State on an annual basis. Registrations are due 4 ½ months after the close of the charitable organizations fiscal year. For example, if the charitable organizations fiscal year ends in July, the registration will be due on December 15th.
Charitable organizations that are subject to the registration requirements of the statute must submit annual financial reports to the Secretary of States Office within 4 ½ months of the close of their fiscal year. There is no fee associated with filing this report. Exempt charitable organizations do not have to file annual financial reports.
How does a charitable organization file an annual financial report?
A charitable organization may either submit the Secretary of States Annual Financial Report Form or the IRS Form 990, 990-EZ or 990-PF. There is no fee associated with this filing. These forms should be filled out completely and accurately. Company financial statements or balance sheets submitted alone without being attached to one of these forms are not acceptable. The Secretary of States Annual Financial Report Form should be signed by the CEO and CFO of the charitable organization. The IRS forms should be signed by an officer or director of the charitable organization, and if applicable, the preparer of the form.
What happens if the charitable organization is not able to complete its financial reports by the due date?
Charitable organizations may request an extension for filing financial reports with the Secretary of States Office. Charitable organizations which file the Secretary of States Annual Financial Report Form must send an extension request in writing to the Division of Public Charities. Charitable organizations which file an IRS form must send in a copy of IRS Form 8868, Request for Extension in Filing Form 990. Upon receipt of either of these forms, the Secretary of States Office will grant a three month extension for the filing of the financial report. Two extensions may be requested for a total of six months. If extensions are not sent in, administrative fines will begin to accrue for late financial reports.
Does the Secretary of State have the authority to assess administrative fines against a charitable organization?
Yes. If a charitable organization solicits contributions without being registered, submits false information to the Secretary of State, is delinquent in a filing or violates any other provision of the Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act, the Secretary of State may assess an administrative fine of up to $2,000 for each separate violation. It is extremely important that charitable organizations submit all forms and documents in a timely manner to avoid the assessment of administrative fines.
Can the Secretary of States Office investigate charitable organizations?
Yes. Pursuant to the statute, the Secretary of States Office may upon his own motion or the complaint of any person, investigate a charitable organization.
All documents and correspondence should be mailed to:
SC Secretary of State's Office
1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 525
Columbia, SC 29201.
Telephone inquiries may be directed to (803) 734-1790.
To obtain the forms for Charitable Organizations, follow the link below:
Charitable Organization Forms
General Charities Forms


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High temperatures and sudden storms are sure signs that the 2012 Delaware State Fair is underway. It is a tradition that has been carried on in Harrington, Del., for more than 90 years.
Judges in the culinary department tasted and debated long and hard before awarding ribbons to the many competitors in Baked Goods and Food Preservation contest. Judging is done by two-person teams and takes place over a two-day period.
By the end of the first day of Baked Goods, even the most experienced judges confess that they don�t want to see another cookie for about a week. The volunteers who judge in culinary are either food-service professionals or they have taken the training classes to gain the certification needed to judge.
This year�s Best of Show award was presented to Denise Deskiewicz of Greenwood, Del., who has been competing for a number of years and who uses recipes and techniques passed down through her family. Beaming with excitement, Denise explained to us how hard she worked to get her tomatoes so carefully and perfectly packed in the jar. The judges would happily have eaten the entire contents of the entry jar because the flavor was so appealing to them.Food columnist Judi Leaming writes for the Dover (De.) Post.
Denise Deskiewicz�s Canned Tomatoes, Whole
30-plus fresh tomatoes (Early Girl used)
Kosher salt
7 sterilized quart jars
New lids and rings for jars (lids sterilized)
Water bath canner
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place five to 10 tomatoes at a time in the water for 30 seconds to one minute, just until the skin starts to split. Take out and immediately put in ice water. Peel the skins off and core out the stems. Place whole in sterilized quarts jars. Gently push down to force out any air and allow natural juices to escape. Place 1 teaspoon of kosher salt into each jar. Clean jar rims. Put on lids and screw tops. Place in the boiling water bath and process for 20 minutes after the water comes back to a full boil. Remove and place on towel or rack to cool. Make sure jars are properly sealed. Allow to rest for 24 hours before storing in cool dark area.
Judi Leaming: Winning recipe from 2012 Delaware State Fair
High temperatures and sudden storms are sure signs that the 2012 Delaware State Fair is underway. It is a tradition that has been carried on in Harrington, Del., for more than 90 years.


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Then just for fun i tested same thing in java (numeric sorting of 10mil integers with random values inserted) .. and on the end it's 10x faster then clozure CL and 40x times faster then sbcl.
Suprise for me that sbcl is much slower then ccl, also that java is so much faster then both clozure and sbcl ..
Also perl is 2x faster then clozure and 7-8x faster then sbcl .. and that is really unexpected.
Benchmarking just allocation and array access shows that sbcl is fastest (aprox 2-3x faster then java).
It's obvious that sorting is slow in both ccl and sbcl, meaby someone who understand implementation of lisp can tell me more.
I noticed that java implements quicksort and sbcl heapsort , but it cant be just that .. also java sort() is specialized numeric sort, and lisp sort accept predicate function ..
lisp testing code:
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(defun test ()
(declare (optimize (speed 3) (debug 0) (safety 0) (compilation-speed 0)))
(let ((a (make-array 10000000 :element-type 'fixnum)))
(declare (type (simple-array fixnum (*)) a))
(loop for i of-type fixnum from 0 below 10000000
do (setf (aref a i) (random 100)))
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World's thinnest material stretches, bends, twists
Graphene gets manipulated under the microscope
M. Blees
DENVER– A technique inspired by Japanese paper arts allows scientists to manipulate single-atom-thick sheets of carbon as if they were pieces of paper, researchers announced March 5 at a meeting of the American Physical Society. The team stretched, twisted and bent the sheets under the microscope.
Graphene, just one carbon atom thick, is under intense study due to its remarkable strength and electric conductivity. But it is hard to isolate graphene because it is produced on a substrate. Cornell physicists Melina Blees, Paul McEuen and colleagues managed to isolate graphene by dissolving away a layer of aluminum beneath it.
Once Blees had liberated individual graphene sheets, she decided to apply some tricks from kirigami: a variation of origami that utilizes cutting, as paper snowflakes do. After etching a series of cuts into the graphene, Blees found she could stretch the material like an accordion, twist it in spirals and bend it like a hinge under an optical microscope.
Customized graphene structures eventually could be used to weigh small objects, Blees says, or to measure the electrical signals zipping through a living cell.
FROM PAPER TO GRAPHENE The cutting technique used to create paper snowflakes can be used on single-atom-thick sheets of carbon, which then stretch, as shown in this video taken through a microscope at 40 times magnification.
Courtesy of M. Blees/Cornell; adapted by Ashley Yeager
M. Blees et al. Graphene kirigami. American Physical Society meeting, Denver, March 5, 2014.
A. Grant. Phosphorene introduced as graphene alternative. Science News Online, March 10, 2014.
L. Sanders. Physics Nobel goes to graphene. Science News Online, October 5, 2010.


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Hospitality is Redefined
We define hospitality as providing comfort for the guests and security to the owners. That is why we are dedicated to bringing hard work, integrity and innovation to every project we take on.
Hospitality is Happiness
Our unique and well-trained team understands what makes your guests happy. We work together to ensure their stay is the best it can be.
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Our talented leadership team specializes in all aspects of your business. Whether you're looking to manage, develop or invest, we have the knowledge and experience that exceed expectations.
Hospitality is Multifaceted
We believe that old-fashioned hard work combined with state-of-the-art technology are the perfect combination of powerful tools that stimulate growth and deliver results.
Hospitality is Timeless
We believe that the right investment partners are the key to future success. Midas understands the complexities associated with hotel investment options and strives to develop sustainable strategies.
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Midas Hospitality provides Professional Hotel Management, as well as Financial Management and Reporting, for its Clients. Midas Hospitality is a Leader in Technology and the Executive Team is Recognized as an Innovator in the Hotel Industry.


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WWE All Stars is an over-the-top, arcade-style beat-down featuring the WWE's past and present superstars of the ring. WWE All Stars delivers one of the greatest rosters ever assembled in a wrestling-centric videogame. Renowned WWE Legends will align with today's most prominent WWE Superstars, inviting players to generate fantasy matches and ultimately determine the greatest competitors of all time. In addition, each WWE Legend and WWE Superstar will boast a distinctive and highly stylized appearance, adding to the overall atmosphere and intrepid attitude exuding from the on-screen action.
WWE All Stars encompasses a fluid, intuitive and original gameplay style, creating a highly competitive environment and an engaging spectacle. Packed with high-flying, hard hitting and over the top action, players will explore a variety of responsive quick grapples, strong grapples, standing and running attacks, as well as combination sequences. Every WWE Legend and WWE Superstar on the power-packed roster will be equipped with individual abilities, signature moves and renowned finishers to create the ultimate in-ring experience.
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Release Date: March 29, 2011
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What does this mean for you? Microsoft will no longer issue security updates for any version of Windows Server 2003. If you are still running Windows Server 2003 in your datacentre, you need to take steps now to plan and execute a migration strategy to protect your infrastructure. By migrating to Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Azure or Office 365, you can achieve concrete benefits, including improved performance, reduced maintenance requirements, and increased agility and speed of response to the business.
As you consider upgrading your Windows Server 2003 environment, don't forget about the apps. Did you know that 1 in 6 Windows Server 2003 instances host SQL Server 2005? Consider updating your overall platform to get the best database capabilities. Explore your migration options:


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Major Section: EVENTS
Example: (in-arithmetic-theory '(lemma1 lemma2))where
General Form: (in-arithmetic-theory term :doc doc-string)
term is a term that when evaluated will produce a theory
(see theories), and
doc-string is an optional documentation
string not beginning with ``
:doc-section ...''. Except for the
term must contain no free variables.
Term is
evaluated with the variable
world bound to the current world to
obtain a theory and the corresponding runic theory
(see theories) is then made the current theory. Thus,
immediately after the
in-arithmetic-theory, a rule is enabled
iff its rule name is a member of the runic interpretation (see theories)
of some member of the value of
Warning: If
term involves macros such as
ENABLE and
you will probably not get what you expect! Those macros are defined
relative to the
CURRENT-THEORY. But in this context you might
wish they were defined in terms of the ``
which is not actually a defined function. We do not anticipate that users
will repeatedly modify the arithmetic theory. We expect
term most often
to be a constant list of runes and so have not provided ``arithmetic theory
manipulation functions'' analogous to
CURRENT-THEORY and
BECAUSE NO UNIQUE name is associated with an
in-arithmetic-theory event,
there is no way we can store the documentation string
in our il[documentation] data base. Hence, we actually prohibit
from having the form of an ACL2 documentation string;
see doc-string.
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Miley Cyrus likes big butts (and she cannot lie) so of course she would hop up on stage and join a group karaoke rendition of the Sir Mix-a-Lot classic "Baby Got Back."
Miley took a Bangerz Tour break and stopped into Cat's Meow, a karaoke joint in New Orleans.
A few girls were up on stage doing "Baby Got Back" when Miley jumped up on stage to join them ... and immediately turned around and showed off the goods.
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Description: Handbag. Rectangular bronze frame chased with scrolling floral forms. Ball/snap closure and bronze chain. Body of purse of off-white woven cloth covered in beaded design of red, pink, green, black, and white in an American Indian or possibly Caucasian motifs. Originally lined in pink silk. Frame is marked "Germany".
Date: 1900/1920
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By JOHN FLOWERS
MIDDLEBURY — Gailer School students on Monday officially made plans to take in a show at Middlebury's Town Hall Theater (THT) during the spring of 2058.
The students don't even know what will be playing 50 years from now at the newly resurrected venue at 68 South Pleasant St. But they are certain that the performance will be preceded by a special attraction — the opening of a time capsule containing local images, memorabilia and other keepsakes they assembled this week.
"When they open (the time capsule) up, I'm not sure this will even work," Gailer School student Tina Friml said of the iPod she deposited into a milk crate containing all the time capsule items.
"At least they'll see what (an iPod) looked like and how 'huge' it was," she said, speculating that technological advances may ultimately dwarf the wafer-thin portable media player.
It was Douglas Anderson, THT executive director, who last fall approached Erik Remsen — teacher of the Gailer School's Davinci 8 Humanities class — to see if he and his students would be interested in compiling artifacts for a time capsule that will be settled into a nook of the theater building on July 26. That nook will be secured as part of extensive interior renovations to the THT, work that is expected to be completed within five weeks and in time for a full week of grand opening events slated for July 20-30.
MIDDLEBURY — The UD-3 school board will consider a policy governing free speech for the Middlebury Union High School newspaper, while administrators will determine whether the paper — known as the Tigers' Print — can be maintained as an English Department offering rather than being absorbed by the business department.
School leaders made those decisions on Tuesday evening after listening to around two hours of impassioned comments from students, parents and teachers who have had a hand in producing the Tigers' Print. The student newspaper's survival and level of autonomy have been in doubt since it published an article earlier this year on the subject of drugs in school. That article quoted a student, by name, who admitted showing up for classes under the influence of drugs.
Tigers' Print writers and advisors said they believe publishing the student's name lent more credence to the story on drug abuse. But some school administrators, including MUHS Principal Bill Lawson, said they believe the newspaper violated the student's right to privacy by printing his name. Although he had read the material in the newspaper before publication, including the drug story, Lawson had kept a hands off policy.
The principal subsequently decided that the Tigers' Print be pre-screened by the administration, for content and grammar, before being published.
The pre-screening mandate drew sharp criticism from student writers and their advisor, Tim O'Leary, an English Department faculty member who told UD-3 board members on Tuesday that morale at Tigers' Print has plummeted with the loss of autonomy.
ADDISON COUNTY — With around six weeks left for candidates to jump into district and countywide races this fall, a survey of incumbent Addison County House and Senate members reveals that all plan to run for re-election in November.
Candidates have until Monday, July 21, to file nomination papers for elected office with their respective district town clerks (House hopefuls) or the Addison County Courthouse (Senate hopefuls).
As the Addison Independent went to press, the county's two incumbent senators and nine House representatives had confirmed they will run for re-election. Only two challengers have thus far surfaced to take on incumbents, both in the Addison-3 House district. Democrats Diane Lanpher of Vergennes and Jean Richardson of Ferrisburgh will take on incumbent Reps. Greg Clark and Kitty Oxholm, both Vergennes Republicans (see story in May 29 edition of the Independent.
Democrats currently control both of the county's Senate seats (Claire Ayer and Harold Giard) and six of the nine available House seats. Republicans control both Addison-3 House seats, while Rep. Will Stevens, a Shoreham independent, is rounding out his first term in Addison-Rutland 1.
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Ayer, a Weybridge Democrat, will be seeking her fourth consecutive two-year term representing Addison County and Brandon. Giard, a Bridport Democrat and former farmer, is eyeing a third straight two-year term.
Both incumbents ran unopposed in 2006, the first time in recent memory that the two highly coveted seats went uncontested.
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There are a lot of paintings depicting the Revolutionary War in this new Assassin's Creed III trailer, which hints that Connor plays a secret yet crucial role in the Boston Tea Party. Yet, I can name none of them. I should have paid attention in art class.
Connor only appears briefly in this history lesson but in one snippet he's hoisting a crate of tea next to other colonial rebels. Don't worry, other scenes filled with battlefield chaos and stealthy parkour are there, too. Next, we'll find out that Connor's name is on the Declaration of Independence, right, Ubisoft? We kid! But seriously, don't do that.


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Website offers ways to reduce water runoff
Too many parking lots
An inch of rain falling on a 100-car parking lot causes runoff of about 20,000 gallons. For a mall with 5,000 parking spaces, that number swells to a million.
There are thousands of acres of parking lots, driveways, roofs, streets and other impervious surfaces in lower Fairfield County, and rainwater flowing off these expanses of asphalt and concrete causes water quality problems for streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and even Long Island Sound.
But there are solutions, and a new website, www.reducerunoff.org, aims to educate residents, businesses and municipal officials on what can be done.
"The website teaches people how they can reduce the amount of rainwater that flows off their property, such as creating rainwater collection sites, installing rain barrels or by using paving materials that can absorb water," said Kierran Broatch, creator of the site for two environmental groups, Save the Sound and the Connecticut Fund for the Environment.
He said homeowners can opt for permeable driveways and patios that help recharge groundwater levels, improve soil moisture and maintain vernal pools in the spring, an important habitat of amphibians. Rain barrels, he said, can save water for summertime dry spells, and rain gardens collect runoff and allow it to percolate back into the soil.
"One of the areas that we're focusing on are the parking lots of the big box stores in the Quinnipiac River watershed, which can be helped by creating `bioretention' areas," he said. "Basically, these are large rain gardens."
The site also is partnered with the University of Connecticut's Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials program, which aims to educate city and town leaders on proper land use practices.
For example, the practice of allowing -- even requiring -- stores to build parking for the expected maximum number of shoppers has created a landscape dominated by parking lots, rather than the buildings they serve. And often city planning regulations call for a minimum parking lot size, but no maximum, effectively allowing developers to pave over as much real estate as they wish.
These "seas of asphalt," NEMO experts say, "raincoats the earth, allowing a rich bouillabaisse of polluted runoff that is ultimately fed into unsuspecting rivers and streams."
There is some progress being made. In 2007 the city of Bridgeport installed a series of rain gardens along upper Main Street that collect runoff from the street and sidewalks, allowing it to soak harmlessly into the soil.
"Those gardens still look good," Broatch said, "and we're glad to see that Bridgeport is making headway on this issue."
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By HOWIE RUMBERG AP Sports Writer
NEW YORK (AP) _ Jake Arrieta pitched eight innings of five-hit
ball Wednesday night, and the Baltimore Orioles ended Ivan Nova's
15-game winning streak with a 5-0 victory over the New York
Matt Wieters homered and hit an RBI double, Nick Markakis also
connected and Baltimore earned a rare series win in New York with a
team pitching effort not seen since the days of Jim Palmer and Mike
The Orioles lost the first game of the series 2-1 and won the
middle game 7-1. With Arrieta's effort, the Orioles held the
Yankees to two runs or fewer in three straight games in the Bronx
for the first time since 1978, when Don Stanhouse joined Palmer and
Flanagan in accomplishing the feat.
Baltimore is just 12-30 against the Yankees since the start of
2010. The Orioles were swept in Baltimore in a three-game set in
early April.
Jim Johnson pitched a perfect ninth in relief of Arrieta (2-2).
Yankees third baseman Eric Chavez left the game during his
at-bat in the bottom of the fifth because of a whiplash injury and
possible concussion. He was hurt in the top of the inning diving to
try and stop J.J. Hardy's double down the line, one of the Orioles'
six extra-base hits.
Nova (3-1) was one win away from matching Roger Clemens' team
record of 16 straight winning decisions. Since last June 10, Nova
made 20 starts without a loss. The right-hander benefited this
season from strong run support, though: In his last start he gave
up six runs but the Yankees rallied for a 7-6 victory over Detroit.
New York's bats could not help him this time. Arrieta was too
The Yankees failed to get a runner past first, and Alex
Rodriguez was the only player with at least two hits.
The 26-year-old Arrieta tied a career high with nine strikeouts
without walking a batter.
Nova matched Arrieta until allowing a homer to Wieters leading
off the fourth. The Orioles added a run in the sixth by taking
advantage of two walks and a wild pitch. Robert Andino, who had
three hits and a walk, singled to deep short for a 2-0 lead. One of
the walks was to Mark Reynolds, who came in batting .143 and has
struck out in 19 straight games.
Markakis hit a long drive to right-center with one out in the
seventh. Nova knew it was gone right away, smacking his right thigh
in anger almost immediately after it left the bat.
Wieters then doubled in a run after Adam Jones was hit by a
pitch, ending Nova's night after 6 1-3 innings. He allowed five
runs on nine hits and four walks.
Nick Johnson had an RBI single in the seventh. Demoted starter
Freddy Garcia pitched two scoreless innings for relief for New
NOTES: Orioles LHP Tsuyoshi Wada will have elbow-ligament
reconstruction surgery. Wada has been sidelined since the last week
of spring training. Los Angeles Angels team doctor Lewis Yocum will
perform the surgery May 11. … Baltimore LHP Zach Britton, who
hasn't pitched all season because of discomfort in his left
shoulder, will begin pitching in extended spring games. He is
scheduled for outings on May 10, 15 and 21. If all goes well, he
could make a rehab start May 26. … Yankees RHP David Phelps was
putting on his dress suit while his teammates prepared for
Wednesday's game. Phelps was flying to Kansas City in preparation
for his first big league start Thursday. "It's going to be
awesome," he said. "I have a lot of family there." … Baltimore
held the Yankees to a .183 average (17 for 93) and three runs and
three extra-base hits in the series.
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Between the months of December and March, many Pennsylvania's will spend a significant amount of income heating their homes. It's a costly time of year, but there a few things you can do to get ready for the cold weather and rising energy costs.
Join host Keira McGuire for a holistic look at how our homes use energy during the winter months. From the do's and don'ts of insulation and air sealing with Jon Kautz, owner of Energy Smart Home Improvements, to navigating the market of high efficient heating systems with Alan Rimmer, president of AC Rimmer Inc., and the simple steps the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission recommends.
With winter right around the corner, now is the time to prepare for higher energy bills….from the thermostat to the furnace, we'll help you control your utility costs on Your Power Choices: Winter Solutions, Tuesday November 22nd at 8pm on witf tv.
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The latest in Jon Gosselin's diarrhea of the mouth comes his claim that the media is exploiting his children.
Jon tells E! News, "I do believe the media and tabloids covering my family and the show for their own financial gain are the ones exploiting them."
The Jon & Kate Plus 8 dad however makes certain to exclude his show's network, TLC, out of the equation, "I'm not saying TLC is exploiting my children…I have said on numerous occasions TLC has afforded my kids a better life and has helped provide a better roof on their heads."
So according to Jon The Genius, the media and tabloids are exploiting his kids, but the network which makes millions off putting his kids on national television is the only one not exploiting them. Perhaps Jon needs to realize majority of the "media and tabloid" stories have little to do with his kids, and more to do with his recent very public and somewhat shameful behavior, which includes sleeping with his kids' babysitter, as well as numerous other women.
In other news, Jon was paid an undisclosed amount of money to host a pool party Saturday night at Wet Republic at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. The above photo is from the party. About 2,000 people were said to have been in attendance.


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Story highlights
- His next closest competitor gets 18% of the vote
- The state holds a nonpartisan blanket primary
- He tells Louisianans: "I will give you my all"
- He pledges to "never coast" as long as he is the state's chief executive
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal was re-elected to a second term Saturday, winning in a landslide with little opposition from nine other candidates.
Jindal, who was widely favored to win, had 66% of the vote with 98% precincts reporting, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State.
His next closest competitor, Democrat Tara Hollis, got about 18% of the vote. The eight other candidates pulled in low single digits.
"You've chosen me to be your governor," Jindal said at his campaign headquarters in Baton Rouge. "I'm truly humbled and honored by the trust and privilege you've bestowed upon me."
Pledging to "never coast" as long as he remains the state's chief executive, Jindal added: "I will give you my all."
The state holds a nonpartisan blanket primary, meaning both political parties run in the same contest and if a candidate wins 50% or more of the vote, then he or she wins the race.
If Jindal had failed to get a majority, he would have gone head-to-head with the second place candidate in the gubernatorial general on Nov. 19.
The governor, who won his first term in 2007 with 54% of the vote, faced little opposition this time around.
Early in his first term, Jindal was widely considered a rising GOP star. Speculation about his potential 2012 presidential run started almost as soon as President Barack Obama took office in January 2009.
The governor was a vocal critic of the president's stimulus package and made headlines when he pledged to refuse any funds from the bill for Louisiana.
But almost as quickly as he rose to GOP fame, he fell back into the shadows after making the Republican response to Obama's State of the Union address in 2009.
Many conservatives expected the speech to be a launch pad for the governor, but he earned bad reviews from both parties for his performance.
Critics said his delivery was over-coached, amateurish and relied too heavily on Hurricane Katrina references.
Jindal made somewhat of a political comeback in 2010 after receiving praise for his handling of the BP oil spill off the Gulf Coast.
But he repeatedly denied any intention to run for president this year and now backs Texas Gov. Rick Perry for the GOP presidential nomination.
At age 36, Jindal was the youngest U.S. governor when elected in 2007, and the first Indian-American governor.
He gained wide praise for his leadership during Hurricane Gustav in 2008, when he ordered a mandatory evacuation and called more than 3,000 National Guard troops into the state.


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1. What do you do, and how long have you been doing it?
I currently work as a lecturer at Loughborough University in the UK. I have been in this role for two years. My research is motivated by a desire to create effective 3D environments and human-computer interfaces. This has led me developing an interest in the ways in which human perception can be exploited to create compelling graphics. Towards this aim, my work has spanned a diverse range of areas including computational photography, 3D reconstruction/imaging, visual perception, real-time/massive-model rendering, collaborative virtual reality, haptic interaction, and physically based modelling. My current research projects centre on creating relightable buildings from images and material appearance recovery.
2. What was your first job?
My first job was at The University of Manchester where I worked as a postdoctoral researcher for over 10 years.
3. Where did you complete your formal education?
I completed my formal education at The University of Manchester.
4. How did you first get involved with ACM SIGGRAPH?
I first got involved with ACM SIGGRAPH in 2006 when I co-founded the ACM SIGGRAPH University of Manchester Professional Chapter. Scott Lang provided the inspiration to found a chapter at a meeting held at the SIGGRAPH conference. I recall coming back from the conference and getting my colleague Martin Turner on board to co-found the chapter with me. We had a fantastic time bringing lots of exciting speakers to talk at Manchester.
5. What is your favorite memory of a SIGGRAPH conference?
My favourite memory of a SIGGRAPH conference is from 2008 when my colleague Greg Ward did our paper fast forward. During this, he sucked helium from a balloon and gave half on the talk with a high-pitched voice! The papers fast-forward is always enjoyable and it is always great to see how creative people can be with their short sales pitches for their paper.
6. Describe a project that you would like to share with the ACM SIGGRAPH community.
I would really like to share my "Reflecting on Reflectance" project with the ACM SIGGRAPH community, but it is too early in the project to share. I will just have to say watch this space, as we have some really cool work going on. In the meantime, you can look at the results from my Relight project carried out with Dr. Francho Melendez. This work focused on creating relightable buildings from images.
7. If you could have dinner with one living or non-living person, who would it be and why?
Dinner with one living or non-living person, hmmm – well that would have to be Albert Einstein. I'd like to get some insight into the thought processes of a true genius. Not only was he an incredible Physicist but the quotes attributed to him show deep insights into life and wonderful sense of humour too. Failing the availability of Albert though, I shall settle for dinner with my other half Andrew Dann.
8. What is something most people don't know about you?
I did a chemistry degree! I got into Computer Graphics because a very good friend of mine worked at Silicon Graphics. In the early 90s they had an office in Manchester, and Nick took me to see the computers he looked after. I was completely blown away by an amazing texture mapped terrain fly through and wanted to learn how to make one! The very next week, I convinced the admissions tutor at The University of Manchester to let me do an MSc conversion course just so that I could do Computer Graphics.
9. From which single individual have you learned the most in your life? What did they teach you?
My brother. He taught me to be comfortable with myself.
10. Is there someone in particular who has influenced your decision to work with ACM SIGGRAPH?
The community of volunteers is a wonderful set of people, so there are a number of people that have influenced my decision to work with ACM SIGGRAPH. If I have to mentions names though, I'd say Alain Chesnais, Scott Lang and Scott Owen have had the biggest influence on my decision to get involved.
11. What can you point to in your career as your proudest moment?
I have had the good luck to have many proud moments in my career. If I have to mention one specific moment, it has to be when Prof. Fred Brookes wrote me the most awesome letter of support for a nationally funded fellowship. Alas I didn't get the fellowship, but if I had then I would never have met my other half so some things work out well regardless.


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Now, is omnia haec to be construed the object of temptare, with the subject of the participle parati Furius and Aurelius? Or, on the other hand, is omnia haec, which is how I read it initially, to be construed "with a wave of the hand," as in: "wherever Catullus may be" or "any of these things...nuntiate?Furi et Aureli comites Catulli
omnia haec, quaecumque feret voluntas
caelitum, temptare simul parati,
pauca nuntiate meae puellae
non bona dicta.
Also, I think it was very inconsiderate of Catullus to use "ut" locatively; because I read "as litus" for the longest time. Shame on him.


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I wanted to share a picture of my girl Lexy's ( Hiley Winsome Ways ) win pic from finishing her CH.
I saw where Michelle had posted about being quite dissapointed in the condition of AKC show dogs after attending a 4 day show. I agree, they are way overweight and most act like they can hardly get around a ring. I know a few people who try to keep their dogs where they should be.
This is the weight I try to keep my dogs at, I have been told by several people that Lexy is too thin, a few judges included, but I won't fatten her up, that's for sure. She can go miles and I wouldn't have it any other way.


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Yesterday, Nintendo published Pokemon Soul Silver Language Korean. The English version will be published next months. The remakes of the epic 10 year old RPG series Pokémon Gold and Silver, has been officially announced just now!
The official titles are Pokémon Heart Gold and Soul Silver.The original Gold and Silver sold 23 million copies worldwide. The DS remakes land this autumn in Japan.
Pokémon HeartGold Version (Japanese: ポケットモンスター ハートゴールド Pocket Monsters Heartgold) and Pokémon SoulSilver Version (Japanese: ポケットモンスター ソウルシルバー Pocket Monsters Soulsilver) are paired Generation IV remakes of the Generation II games Pokémon Gold and Silver.
Much like Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen revisited the Generation I story of Kanto, HeartGold and SoulSilver will revisit the story of Johto, with the player's starting area being New Bark Town. While the games' feature several expansions in key areas, the overall plot follows the same direction as Gold, Silver, and Crystal. Like FireRed and LeafGreen could link up with Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald to complete the Pokédex by trading regionally-exclusive Pokémon, HeartGold and SoulSilver can link up with Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum to obtain Pokémon unavailable in Johto and Kanto, such as Starly.
Kris, despite being the female counterpart of Crystal's player character Gold, is believed not to be included as the female counterpart, with a new character instead taking her place. Whether she is chosen to be the player character or not, she will still appear in the game, taking a pseudo-rival role akin to the unselected characters of Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum.
The games are scheduled for release on September 12, 2009 in Japan, and in Spring 2010 in North America and Europe. The Japanese release date is the same day that Pokémon Yellow was released in 1998.
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Yes, that map showing red and blue states. And nearly twice as many blue states as red states allow Tesla Motors Inc. to sell its cars directly to customers.
(See a Vine video here)
The fast-growing electric carmaker has riled car dealers across the nation because of its direct sales model. In some states, franchise laws and other hurdles have blocked Tesla from selling its cars directly.
(Folks at Mojo Motors first put together a map showing where Tesla can and can't sell the Model S.)
Customers in states such as Arizona and Texas can visit Tesla stores and ogle the cars as much as they want, but they would have to head home and buy their Tesla through the Internet or phone. Some states like Maryland let customers test-drive the cars, but not buy it, and Georgia allows Tesla to sell only 150 cars a year (legislation has been introduced to raise that cap.)
Dealers say the laws exist to protect consumers. Tesla says the traditional dealership model would not give electric cars a fair shake, and that it would miss opportunities to interact and educate potential customers not just about its cars, but about electric cars in general.
New Jersey took a step this week to allow Tesla to sell directly to New Jersey customers -- a committee has backed a bill to let Tesla (and any zero-emissions competitor) do it, more than a month after state authorities evoked franchise laws that bar Tesla for selling its cars in the Garden State.
-- Claudia Assis
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