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For the first 30 seconds that you speak, people are more interested in figuring out who you are than what you have to say. Many of the cues they follow are in the sound of your voice—not just the pitch or tone, but the complete impression your voice makes. Here are some attributes that may be expressed simply through your voice:
- Your education
- Your emotional state
- Your geographic origin
- Your gender
- Your age
The mental picture people develop of you based on the way you sound is called a "vocal image." Your vocal image is the result of imitation and preferences combined with your unique physiological make-up. If you want to catch someone's attention in those first 30 seconds and keep it, you need to know what your vocal image is and you need to make sure it's aligned with your intention and message.
What makes up vocal image?
Your vocal image sends a message louder than words. Although our relationship with sound is largely unconscious, it affects everything from our responses to a speaker to our heart rate and breathing. Julian Treasure, in his blog Sound Business, writes in depth about the power of sound. "The human voice," he says, "is the most powerful sound on the planet." He also notes that "according to Richard Norton at the University of Chicago the average human ear can distinguish 1,378 'just noticeable differences' in tone. By comparison we can distinguish just 150 hues of colour. On this measure hearing is almost 100 times as sensitive."
With so many discernable variations of sound, one can only begin to grasp the complexity of this fascinating science. For practical purposes, then, we'll distill our examination down to three aspects of sound: cadence, volume and clarity.
Each of these aspects sends messages, intended or unintended. For example, a cadence of often-repeated vocal patterns may indicate you're nervous. On the other hand, an angry mood may transform a voice from calm and soothing to loud and irritating. Let's examine these aspects more thoroughly.
Cadence is the general inflection at the end of spoken sentences. This inflection can lead people to make conclusions about one's gender, geographic origin, as well as one's openness and flexibility.
According to Deborah Tannen, we hear a downward cadence as "closed" or "final," with the extreme being "controlling." Conversely, we hear an upward cadence as "open" and "flexible," with the extreme being "indecisive." Perhaps that's why New Yorkers are stereotyped as abrupt and Californians as flaky!
Volume of voice, loud or soft, reflects moods such as confidence, fear, shyness and assertiveness. Speaking too softly can project a weak image; speaking too loudly may sound forceful or even angry. We often use volume to emphasize words or ideas and to provide contrast. For example, if you want people to listen to an important point, try dropping your volume rather than speaking more loudly. This unexpected contrast creates a dramatic effect, particularly if the point you are making or the piece of the story is something they don't want to miss!
Clarity of sound is created by effectively using articulation mechanisms—tongue and lips. The perception of one's articulation may suggest education level, economic status, geographic location, formality and informality. People who are more formal typically articulate more clearly. Culturally speaking, many believe there is a direct correlation between clear articulation and intelligence. This, of course, becomes problematic when we consider that people from different parts of the world have different styles of articulation.
In this post on Andrew Dlugan'sSix Minutes blog, Kathy Reiffenstein recounts speaking in Nigeria and Kenya. She found that even though the official language of those countries is English, it is different from everyday American English. If she used contractions, her audiences had more difficulty understanding her. The good news is that you can change your vocal image for the better. The question is how. Part 2 of this series will offer a three-step process to help you begin.


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London Police Want To Crowdsource Guilt-Free Surveillance
from the watching-over-you dept
One of the earliest proposals for mass surveillance was the Panopticon:
a type of institutional building designed by English philosopher and social theorist Jeremy Bentham in the late eighteenth century. The concept of the design is to allow an observer to observe (-opticon) all (pan-) inmates of an institution without them being able to tell whether or not they are being watched.
As the rest of the fascinating Wikipedia entry on the subject explains, Bentham never managed to build his Panopticon prison, despite being given relatively large sums of public money to do so. But his idea not only lives on, it has come ever closer to realization thanks to new technologies. Boing Boing points us to this latest approach, based around smartphones and crowdsourcing:
The design consists of a circular structure with an "inspection house" at its centre, from which the managers or staff of the institution are able to watch the inmates, who are stationed around the perimeter. Bentham conceived the basic plan as being equally applicable to hospitals, schools, poorhouses, daycares, and madhouses, but he devoted most of his efforts to developing a design for a Panopticon prison, and it is his prison which is most widely understood by the term.
The Metropolitan Police is hoping to use crowd-sourcing to identify people suspected of committing crimes in last year's riots in London.
What's particularly striking about this scheme is the scale:
Officers are to upload up to 2,800 CCTV images taken during the disorder in August on to its smartphone app.
"My hope is that the two-thirds of Londoners who own smartphones will download this app, and help us identify people we still need to speak to.
In the case of the London riots, the CCTV images may be relatively unequivocal about crimes being committed; but the new scheme is already being extended beyond those exceptional events:
We need Londoners to browse through the app every week or so as new images will appear regularly. This is a fantastic way for Londoners to help us to fight crime."
The app will also include a further 2,000 images of people wanted by the police for offences not connected to the riots.
That's worrying because there is no way of knowing what these people are accused of -- they might, for example, be involved in legitimate street protests against the UK government, or against multinational corporations in the UK, both of which have been subject to controversial policing in the capital. That seems a real possibility, given what Facewatch, the company behind the scheme's technology, says about its service:
An online crime reporting system for businesses to report crime providing the full evidential package required by the police
In addition:
A way for businesses to deter crime by instantly sharing images of suspects between group members
All images from reported crimes are viewed by the police who will try to identify and match suspects using the information provided.
This raises the prospect not only of deterring crime, but of deterring protests, since participating companies will be able to pass photos of protesters who are alleged to have committed criminal acts to the police, who can then add the faces to all the others on their smartphone app. Londoners can then help identify them without concerning themselves about the legitimacy of the requests, since they will just be part of the constantly-updated stream of alleged criminals. Jeremy Bentham would have been proud of such an efficient, anonymous system of control.
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The Band Perry has offered to pay all funeral expenses for nine members of a family who died in a house fire in western Kentucky.
Chad Watson and his 11-year-old daughter Kylie survived Thursday's (Jan. 30) the fire at their family's home in rural Muhlenberg County, but Watson's wife LaRae (Nikki) and eight of their other children died from smoke inhalation, according to investigators with the Kentucky State Police. The children who died were Madison, 15, Kaitlyn, 14, Morgan, 13, Emily, 9, Samuel, 8, Raegan, 6, and 4-year-old twins Mark and Nathaniel.
After an electric baseboard heater started the fire, Watson reportedly went back into the burning home three times to rescue family members. He and Kylie remain hospitalized at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
Noting the Watson family often struggled with finances, their pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Central City, Ky., told reporters, "They have nothing."
In times of unthinkable tragedy, communities pull together. Donations for the family are being accepted at least two area banks.
And I know this is not the first time the members of The Band Perry have done something out of the goodness of their hearts, but their latest gesture speaks volumes about their compassion for others in times of need.
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Posted by: Heath« on: September 23, 2013, 22:08:20 »
Can this run FF14 ARR. It is at my bestbuy for 698. Thats all i need it for. Just need a laptop to be able to run that game smooth.
Yes, it can run FFXIV on high settings smoothly. The screen resolution would be the only disappointment but that may be because I'm use to my 1080 monitor. I'll try hooking it up to it to see how it runs.


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Onshape - Welcome To The Future Of CAD
Onshape is the first full-cloud 3D CAD system. It runs in a web browser and on any mobile device. It does a lot of things very differently to other CAD applications but one thing's the same. Positioning of parts, assemblies and drawings involves extensive use of the middle and right mouse buttons. Unless you have a 3Dconnexion 3D mouse.
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With a 3Dconnexion 3D mouse, you can simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate your Onshape models in a way that isn't possible using any other input device. There's no better way to interact with digital 3D content.
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It's simple to assign Onshape commands and keyboard shortcuts to the buttons on your 3Dconnexion device using the clean and intuitive 3DxWare 10 interface.
For heavy users of keyboard shortcuts, 3Dconnexion's Professional Series 3D mice include Intelligent Function Keys which automatically recognize the active application or environment putting relevant commands at your fingertips.
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While the 3D mouse takes care of 3D navigation, your regular mouse does what it was designed for – moving the cursor to select, edit and create. It's a comfortable and efficient two-handed workflow that feels good and enables you to achieve more in less time.
For a natural and comfortable work style that can't be matched, combine a 3Dconnexion 3D mouse with a 3Dconnexion CadMouse, with its dedicated middle mouse button and super convenient QuickZoom feature. The 3Dconnexion CadMouse and our line of 3D mice don't just play well together. They were made for each other.


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Gluten-Free Diet
New research estimates that up to 25 percent of people who have psoriasis also may be sensitive to gluten.
Just what is gluten?
Gluten is the name for a complex protein found in common cereal grains. Gluten is found in wheat, barley and rye and all of their derivatives.
Products, such as bread, pasta and crackers, are obvious sources of gluten. But gluten is used in many unexpected places in the processing of foods including lunch meats, soy sauce, licorice, ice cream, monosodium glutamate (MSG) and salad dressings, just to name a few.
Can a gluten-free diet help your psoriasis?
Many people with psoriasis wonder whether gluten-free diets will improve their condition. There are individuals with gluten sensitivity and those with celiac disease, an actual allergy. Both require the elimination of gluten from your diet. You may want to talk with your health care provider about an elimination diet or a blood test to screen for celiac disease.
While more studies are required to better understand the link between gluten and psoriasis, many patients report dramatic improvement in skin condition or joint pain when following a gluten-free diet. A 2010 study in the Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis found that psoriasis patients with the HLA CW6 gene, a gene linked to psoriasis, had an increased sensitivity to the gliadin protein (gluten).
Another study in the 2009 Brasilian Annals of Dermatology found that patients who had gluten sensitivity had an improvement in their psoriasis when they followed a gluten-free diet. By contrast, studies conducted in the U.S. and in Kashmir found no elevation in anti-gladin (AGA) and anti-endomysial (AEA) antibodies in people who had mild to moderate psoriasis.
While a gluten-free diet may not be the answer for everyone, if you are one of the individuals who is sensitive to gluten, it may make a noticeable difference for you.
Pros and cons of a gluten-free diet
With a dramatic increase in the diagnosis of celiac disease and gluten intolerance in recent years, mainstream grocery stores, restaurant chains and bakeries are introducing more and more gluten-free products.
Following a gluten-free diet requires you to become educated on all the hidden sources of gluten, as well as educating loved ones. To avoid all gluten, you must read labels carefully. You need to avoid not only wheat but its derivatives: durum, graham, kamut, semolina and spelt. The same goes with barley derivatives: malt flavoring and malt vinegar, as well as rye, MSG and soy sauce. Remember just because a food is labeled wheat-free doesn't mean it is gluten-free.
Following a gluten-free diet requires you to read labels regularly because manufacturers can change ingredients without notice.
Some manufacturers add sugar, saturated fats and preservatives to their gluten-free offerings to make them taste better, but they also add calories. Just because a diet is gluten-free it does not mean its calorie-free. You still need to apply principles of a balanced diet.
On the other hand, says Jerry Bagel, M.D., director of the Psoriasis Treatment Center of Central New Jersey in East Windsor and a member of the National Psoriasis Foundation Medical Board, if someone's skin improves as a result of a gluten-free diet, it's likely the patient's digestive system is improving as well, and absorbing more nutrients.
Gluten-free diets allow you to still eat all fresh fruits and vegetables, which should be part of your healthy diet. Beef, chicken, fish, lamb, pork and dairy products are also naturally gluten-free. Again, just be sure to watch for additives.
How long do you need to give it?
If you try a gluten-free diet, it can take several months for the inflammation to subside. It is recommended that you remain completely gluten-free for at least three months, being sure to remove all sources of gluten from your diet. After three months, if you are unsure if you've seen a benefit from eliminating gluten, add it back into your diet. Over the next three to four days be sure to make note of increased itching, joint pain, headaches etc. If you don't notice any benefit, you may choose to add gluten back into your diet.
Before your try a gluten-free diet on your own you may want to talk to your doctor or a nutritionist.
The Celiac Disease Foundation provides a list of foods to eat and those to avoid on a gluten-free diet, it may be helpful to reference when planning your meals.


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"The SBC will not have to compromise integrity, leadership, sound doctrine, CP support, missions/evangelism/discipleship commitment, or any expectation of an SBC President by electing Dr. Kim. His leadership among Maryland Baptists is significant in how he has grown a strong, vibrant ministry outside of the South and he is equipped and uniquely positioned to lead the Southern Baptist Convention in growing in areas and among cultures where we have not traditionally had a strong impact," McKissic, pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas, wrote in an open letter to Southern Baptists stating his intention to nominate Kim.
Kim, who has served as president of the Korean Council of Southern Baptist Churches in America, has pastored Global Mission Church for 23 years. Since March 2013, the congregation -- which has a predominantly Korean membership and is the largest church in the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware -- has reported more than 1,000 salvation decisions, the BCMD said in a news release.
Kim is the third announced nominee for SBC president, joining Arkansas pastor Ronnie Floyd and Kentucky pastor Jared Moore.
Kim is a member of the Pastors' Task Force on Evangelistic Impact and Declining Baptisms, a national task force convened by the North American Mission Board to address the continued decrease in baptisms among Southern Baptist churches. He also served on the SBC Resolutions Committee in 2012 and 2013.
Following the historic presidency of Fred Luter, Kim would lead Southern Baptists "to continue our growing ministry to a rapidly diversifying America," McKissic, an African American, wrote. He noted that Kim is bilingual in Korean and English and has traveled to more than 40 countries to do ministry.
Global Missions Church has produced more than 50 International Mission Board career missionaries, McKissic wrote, and has planted churches in Maryland, Virginia, Washington State, North Carolina and South Korea.
"Either of the announced nominees for President, thus far, are fine men," McKissic wrote. "But, our Convention will be better served if Dr. Kim wins the election. By virtue of training, experience, missions travel, Kingdom expansion, cooperation, church development and discipleship ministries, Dr. Kim is by far the most qualified, announced candidate for the Office of President of the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr. Kim's church gave 4.5% of their church budget to the Cooperative Program last year, while engaged in local, state, national, and global missions as a church family."
The full text of McKissic's letter on behalf of Kim is available at sbcvoices.com.
In addition to serving at churches in South Korea and the U.S., Kim has taught courses at Southern, New Orleans and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminaries.
He holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Korean institutions; a master of arts in theological studies with a concentration in pastoral counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Boston, Mass.; a master of divinity from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Ky.; and a doctor of theology in pastoral psychology from Boston University in Boston, Mass.
Kim is the author of "Pulpit Counseling," "Answer with the Bible!" and other books. He has translated more than 60 books from Korean to English.
Compiled by David Roach, chief national correspondent for Baptist Press, the Southern Baptist Convention's news service. BP reports on missions, ministry and witness advanced through the Cooperative Program and on news related to Southern Baptists' concerns nationally and globally. Get Baptist Press headlines and breaking news on Twitter (@BaptistPress), Facebook (Facebook.com/BaptistPress) and in your email (baptistpress.com/SubscribeBP.asp).
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Samsung's Galaxy S4 less innovative than it seems
When Samsung announced its new Galaxy S4 in March, it put some serious doubts into this longtime iPhone user.
The new superphone was clearly designed to surpass Apple's iconic device -- and every other smartphone on the market -- with a host of new and improved hardware and software features. Frankly, I was worried Samsung had gone overboard, and that the company would have difficulty conveying to consumers just one or two standout features. But as an iPhone owner, a part of me was jealous: The past several iPhones have offered few exciting innovations other than Siri.
It turns out that I needn't have been jealous. Few of the Galaxy S4's new features work well, are useful or are truly unique.
Don't get me wrong, I still found things to like about Samsung's new gadget. It's fast. Its display is sharp and impressive -- if a bit oversaturated for my tastes. And I love that despite having a larger screen and a longer-lasting battery, it's thinner, narrower and lighter than its predecessor, the Galaxy SIII. It's clearly one of the top Android devices on the market.
What makes the gadget stand out, though, are all of the new software features Samsung has added on top of Android, many of them exclusive to the device. But after spending several days testing those features, I was less impressed with the Galaxy S4 than I expected to be -- and am no longer considering ditching my iPhone.
Among the new features Samsung's touting are new shooting modes for the Galaxy S4's camera app. One, called "Drama," is designed for action shots and allows users to combine multiple images of a moving subject into one picture. You're supposed to be able to see the progression of a skier jumping or a skateboarder taking a tumble.
But the mode is finicky and difficult to use. It won't record any pictures if you have more than one thing moving in the frame at a time or if you are standing too close to the person you're photographing. And even when I got the feature to take pictures, I never could get it to merge multiple images in the same picture.
Another new mode called "Sound and Shot" records the ambient sound as you take a still picture. Unfortunately, you can listen to the recordings only if you've got a Galaxy S4 phone. If you view the photos on an iPhone on a PC or even on another Android device, you won't be able to hear the sound.
Still another feature Samsung is promoting is its new WatchOn app, which, thanks to the Galaxy S4's built-in infrared emitter, allows you to use the phone as a remote control for your TV or set-top box. The feature also recommends programs and movies for you to watch.
However, I found the app less useful than some I've downloaded for my iPhone, and it didn't convince me to give up my plain, old remote controls. One big problem: While you can use the app to search for shows that will be aired in the future, in most cases, you can't simply tap on those listings to have your DVR to record them. Instead, you have to go to your DVR directly, which means you might as well save a step and just search for the programs there.
But the most disappointing of the Galaxy S4's new features were those that make it most distinct: its collection of gesture controls. You've probably seen Samsung's ads touting these features. They show people answering their phone with a wave of the hand or scrolling through a Web page by just looking at it.
Those features may work well in Samsung's ads, but not in real life. I rarely was able to get the Galaxy S4 to scroll pages just by scanning down the page. And I was able to wake the phone up by waving at it only about a third of the times I tried. While I had better luck using gestures to scroll through photos in the gallery app, I had to be careful how I waved; sometimes, I would inadvertently find myself flipping back and forth between the same pictures.
Even when these features worked as advertised, they weren't terribly useful because they're supported by only a handful of apps. You can't use them with Gmail, Chrome or many other popular programs.
So, I'm sticking with my iPhone. In reality, it's not as outclassed as Samsung would have you believe. Many of the shooting modes found on the Galaxy S4 are already available for iPhone users through apps. So, too, are many of the Samsung device's entertainment features. While the iPhone doesn't have gesture controls, that's not a big disadvantage in my view. On top of all that, I prefer the iPhone's smaller screen.
The bottom line is the Galaxy S4 is a perfectly fine Android smartphone. But all of its supposed innovations are less than they seem.
Contact Troy Wolverton at 408-840-4285 or email@example.com. Follow him at www.mercurynews.com/troy-wolverton or Twitter.com/troywolv.
RATING: 7.0 (Out of 10)
What: Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone
Likes: Fast. For a large-screen device, extraordinarily thin, narrow and light. Screen is sharp and of super-high resolution.
Dislikes: New gesture controls are unreliable and work with only a handful of apps. Some new photo modes don't work well, others yield photos in formats that can't be played on other devices. Remote control app a work in progress. Screen colors are a bit oversaturated.
Specs: 1.9 GHz quad-core processor; 1920 x 1080, 441 ppi display; 16 GB storage; 2 megapixel front and 13 megapixel rear cameras.
Price: $200 for 16 GB model, with two-year contract with AT&T or Verizon; $150 with two-year contract at Sprint for new customers; $150 with two-year payment plan on T-Mobile
Web: www.samsung.com


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LSU wide receiver displayed flashes of potential last season
Thursday, August 16, 2007
By Jim Kleinpeter
BATON ROUGE -- Brandon LaFell's redshirt freshman season amounted to a spectacular pair of matching bookends, minus the books.
He started the 2006 season by catching a 58-yard scoring pass on his first play (in the opener against Louisiana-Lafayette) and closed with a 58-yard touchdown (against Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl). But between those two were only three receptions for 24 yards, an injury and inconsistency.
But now LaFell, a 6-foot-4, 194-pound sophomore from Houston, appears poised to make a quantum leap from part-time player to full-time starter and from follower to leader. His hard work in the spring and summer has paid off in rave reviews from LSU teammates and coaches.
"He's made tremendous strides; I look for big things from Brandon," said senior teammate and No. 1 receiver Early Doucet, who made a similar transition last season. "He's busting his butt and maturing. He's reaching that potential we all know he's capable of reaching."
It's crucial for LSU that LaFell reach his potential quickly with the departure of Dwayne Bowe and Craig Davis, NFL first-round draft picks. First-year starting quarterback Matt Flynn is going to need all the help he can get running first-year offensive coordinator Gary Crowton's playbook.
Doucet can expect to get a steady diet of double-teams, putting LaFell in a position where he will have to produce. Crowton and LSU Coach Les Miles are confident he can.
"Brandon had a great summer and a great spring," Miles said. "His height and range and outstanding athletic ability will make him a threat.
Said Crowton: "He's got all the ability he needs to step in an play full time."
LaFell agrees, but he also admits to his failings last season -- not always playing with total concentration.
But it was also hard to break through with Bowe, Davis and Doucet ahead of him. In the offseason he used the example they set to step up his game.
"I worked out every day with Early, tried to stay around him as much as I could, whether it was catching balls, running routes, lifting weights, whatever I could during my free time," LaFell said. "I patterned myself after him and Buster (Davis).
"Buster was the guy. I never saw anybody press Buster or hold him in a game. I pretty much wanted to be like him since I got here."
LaFell has added 13 pounds without losing the agility and leaping ability that give him an edge. He's also more mentally attuned to blocking responsibilities, which are a must in the LSU offense.
"You've got to do that," he said with a smile. "I used to get yelled at so much on the backside when I thought I had the play off and I didn't go block my man.
"We started a board in the meeting room to see who could get the most blocks, the most knockdowns, the most cuts. There's competition every play, we were going out there trying to kill somebody on the blocks. I've been into it.
"I'm catching the ball better. Last year I had a tendency not to look the ball all the way in. That's why I had a couple of drops."
LaFell is also cognizant that despite his inexperience, there are eyes on him as a leader. Sophomores Trindon Holliday, Chris Mitchell and Jared Mitchell, plus newcomers Demetrius Byrd and Terrance Toliver, are all less experienced than LaFell, who is starting his third season at LSU.
Score another point for LaFell.
"He's been everything we've asked for and more," Jared Mitchell said. "He's working hard every day, helping us and being a real good example. I think he's going to step in and do a great job for us."
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|Bearded Vulture
At the Innsbruck Zoo
|Common Name
|Lammergeier and Ossifrage
|southern Europe, the Caucasus, Africa, the Indian subcontinent, and Tibet.
|Scientific Classification
|Gypaetus barbatus
|Conservation Status
Near Threatened
The Bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), also known as the lammergeier or ossifrage, is a species of bird of prey and the only member of the genus Gypaetus. Traditionally considered an Old World vulture, it actually forms a minor lineage of Accipitridae together with the Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus), its closest living relative. It is not much more closely related to the Old World vultures proper than to, for example, hawks, and differs from the former by its feathered neck. Although dissimilar, the Egyptian and bearded vulture each have a lozenge-shaped tail — unusual among birds of prey. In July 2014, the IUCN Red List has reassesed this species to be Near Threatened. Before July 2014, it was actually classed as Least Concern. Their population trend is decreasing.
The bearded vulture eats mainly carrion and lives and breeds on crags in high mountains in southern Europe, the Caucasus, Africa, the Indian subcontinent, and Tibet, laying one or two eggs in mid-winter that hatch at the beginning of spring. Populations are resident.
This species was first described by Linnaeus in his Systema naturae in 1758 as Vultur barbatus. The present scientific name means "bearded vulture-eagle".
The name lammergeyer originates from German Lämmergeier, which means "lamb-vulture" or "lamb-hawk". The name stems from the belief that it attacked lambs.
This bird is 94–125 cm (37–49 in) long with a wingspan of 2.31–2.83 m (7.6–9.3 ft). It weighs 4.5–7.8 kg (9.9–17.2 lb), with the nominate race averaging 6.21 kg (13.7 lb) and Gypaetus barbatus meridionalis of Africa averaging 5.7 kg (13 lb). In Eurasia, vultures found around the Himalayas tend to be slightly larger than those from other mountain ranges. Females are slightly larger than males. It is essentially unmistakable with other vultures or indeed other birds in flight due to its long, narrow wings, with the wing chord measuring 71.5–91 cm (28.1–35.8 in), and long, wedge-shaped tail, which measures 42.7–52 cm (16.8–20.5 in) in length. The tarsus is relatively small for the bird's size, at 8.8–10 cm (3.5–3.9 in). The proportions of the species have been compared to a falcon, scaled to an enormous size.
Unlike most vultures, the bearded vulture does not have a bald head. This species is relatively small headed, although its neck is powerful and thick. It has a generally elongated, slender shape, sometimes appearing bulkier due to the often hunched back of these birds. The gait on the ground is waddling and the feet are large and powerful. The adult is mostly dark gray, rusty and whitish in color. It is grey-blue to grey-black above. The creamy-coloured forehead contrasts against a black band across the eyes and lores and bristles under the chin, which form a black beard that give the species its English name. Bearded vultures are variably orange or rust on their head, breast and leg feathers but this is actually cosmetic. This colouration may come from dust-bathing, rubbing mud on its body or from drinking in mineral-rich waters. The tail feathers and wings are gray. The juvenile bird is dark black-brown over most of the body, with a buff-brown breast and takes five years to reach full maturity. The bearded vulture is silent, apart from shrill whistles in their breeding displays and a falcon-like cheek-acheek call made around the nest.
Distribution and Habitat
The bearded vulture is sparsely distributed across a considerable range. It may be found in mountainous regions from Europe through much of Asia and Africa. In Eurasia, it is found in the Pyrenees, the Alps, the Caucasus region, the Zagros Mountains, the Alborzs, the Altai Mountains, the Himalayas, Ladakh in north India, western and central China, Israel (although the bird has been declared extinct in Israel for the past few decades, unconfirmed sightings have been reported in 2000 as well as 2004 and the Arabian Peninsula. In Africa, it is found in the Atlas Mountains, the Ethiopian Highlands and down from Sudan to northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, central Kenya and northern Tanzania. An isolated population inhabits the Drakensberg of South Africa.
This species is almost entirely associated with mountains and inselbergs with plentiful cliffs, crags, precipices, canyons and gorges. They are often found near alpine pastures and meadows, montane grassland and heath, steep-sided, rocky wadis, high steppe and are occasional around forests. They seem to prefer desolate, lightly-populated areas where predators who provide many bones, such as wolves and golden eagles, have healthy populations. In Ethiopia, they are now common at refuse tips on the outskirts of small villages and towns. Although they occasionally descend to 300–600 m (980–1,970 ft), bearded vultures are rare below an elevation of 1,000 m (3,300 ft) and normally reside above 2,000 m (6,600 ft) in some parts of their range. They are typically found around or above the tree line which are often near the tops of the mountains, at up to 2,000 m (6,600 ft) in Europe, 4,500 m (14,800 ft) in Africa and 5,000 m (16,000 ft) in central Asia. They even have been observed living at altitudes of 7,500 m (24,600 ft) on Mount Everest and been observed flying at a height of 24,000 ft (7,300 m).
Like other vultures it is a scavenger, feeding mostly on the remains of dead animals. It usually disdains the actual meat, however, and lives on a diet that is typically 85–90% bone marrow. This is the only living bird species that specializes in feeding on marrow. The bearded vulture can swallow whole or bite through brittle bones up to the size of a lamb's femur[10] and its powerful digestive system quickly dissolves even large pieces. The bearded vulture has learned to crack bones too large to be swallowed by carrying them in flight to a height of 50–150 m (160–490 ft) above the ground and then dropping them onto rocks below, which smashes them into smaller pieces and exposes the nutritious marrow. They can fly with bones up to 10 cm (3.9 in) in diameter and weighing over 4 kg (8.8 lb), or nearly equal to their own weight. After dropping the large bones, the bearded vulture spirals or glides down to inspect them and may repeat the act if the bone is not sufficiently cracked. This learned skill requires extensive practice by immature birds and takes up to seven years to master. Its old name of ossifrage ("bone breaker") relates to this habit. More seldom, these birds have been observed to try to break bones (usually of a medium size) by hammering them with their bill directly into rocks while perched.
Live prey is sometimes attacked by the bearded vulture, with perhaps greater regularity than any other vulture. Among these, tortoises seem to be especially favored depending on their local abundance. Tortoises preyed on may be nearly as heavy as the preying vulture. When killing tortoise, bearded vultures also fly to some height and drop them to crack open the bulky reptiles' hard shells. Golden eagles have been observed to kill tortoises in the same way. Other live animals, up to nearly their own size, have been observed to be predaceously seized and dropped in flight. Among these are rock hyraxes, hares, marmots and, in one case, a 62 cm (24 in) long monitor lizard. Larger animals have been known to be attacked by bearded vultures, including ibex, Capra goats, Chamois and Steenbok. These animals have been killed by being surprised by the large birds and battered with wings until they fall off precipitous rocky edges to their deaths; although in some cases these may be accidental killings when both the vulture and the mammal surprise each other. Many large animals killed by bearded vultures are unsteady young, or have appeared sickly or obviously injured. Humans have been anecdotally reported to have been killed in the same way. However, this is unconfirmed and, if it does happen, most biologists who have studied the birds generally agreed it would be accidental on the part of the vulture. Occasionally smaller ground-dwelling birds, such as partridges and pigeons, have been reported eaten, possibly either as fresh carrion (which is usually ignored by these birds) or killed with beating wings by the vulture. While foraging for bones or live prey while in flight, bearded vultures fly fairly low over the rocky ground, staying around 2 to 4 m (6.6 to 13.1 ft) high. Occasionally, breeding pairs may forage and hunt together. In the Ethiopian Highlands, bearded vultures have adapted to living largely off human refuse.
The acid concentration of the bearded vulture stomach has been estimated to be of pH about 1 and large bones will be digested in about 24 hours, aided by slow mixing/churning of the stomach content. The high fat content of bone marrow makes the net energy value of bone almost as good as that of muscle, even if bone is less completely digested. A skeleton left on a mountain will dehydrate and become protected from bacterial degradation and the bearded vulture can return to consume the remainder of a carcass even months after the soft parts have been consumed by other animals, larvae and bacteria.
Life History
The bearded vulture occupies an enormous territory year-around. It may forage over two square kilometers each day. The breeding period is variable, being December through September in Eurasia, November to June in the Indian subcontinent, October to May in Ethiopia, throughout the year in eastern Africa and May to January in southern Africa. Although generally solitary, the bond between a breeding pair is often considerably close. In a few cases, polyandry has been recorded in the species. The territorial and breeding display between bearded vultures is often spectacular, involving the showing of talons, tumbling and spiralling while in solo flight. The large birds also regularly lock feet with each other and fall some distance through the sky with each other. The nest is a massive pile of sticks, that goes from around 1 m (3.3 ft) across and 69 cm (27 in) deep when first constructed up to 2.5 m (8.2 ft) across and 1 m (3.3 ft) deep, with a covering of various animal matter from food, after repeated uses. The female usually lay a clutch of 1 to 2 eggs, though 3 have been recorded on rare occasions. which are incubated for 53 to 60 days. After hatching the young spend 100 to 130 days in the nest before fledging. The young may be dependent on the parents for up to 2 years, forcing the parents to nest in alternate years on a regular basis. Typically, the bearded vulture nests in caves and on ledges and rock outcrops or caves on steep rock walls, so are very difficult for nest-predating mammals to access. Wild bearded vultures have a mean lifespan of 21.4 years, but have been observed to live for up to at least 45 years in captivity.
Conservation Status
The bearded vulture is locally threatened. It naturally occurs at low densities, with anywhere from a dozen to 500 pairs now being found in each mountain range in Eurasia where the species breeds. The species is most common in Ethiopia, where an estimated 1,400 to 2,200 are believed to breed. Relatively large, healthy numbers seem to occur in some parts of the Himalayas as well. It was largely wiped out in Europe by the beginning of the 20th century, but has been locally reintroduced and is beginning to re-establish itself in protected areas. The bearded vulture has been successfully reintroduced to the Pyrenees of Spain (spreading into Portugal), and the Swiss and Italian Alps (with both populations spreading into France). They have also declined somewhat in parts of Asia and Africa, though less severely than in Europe. Declines today are usually due to poisons left out for carnivores, habitat degradation, the disturbances of nests, reduced food supplies and collisions with power lines. It was formerly persecuted in significant numbers because people feared (without justification) that it regularly carried off children and domestic animals; the bird was also hunted as a trophy. Despite the declines, the species clearly occupies a large range and, as such, it is listed as Near threatened on the IUCN Red List since the 24th of July 2014. Probably fewer than 10,000 pairs exist in the wild worldwide.
Bearded vulture is considered a threatened species in Iran. Iranian mythology considers the rare bearded vulture (Persian: هما, 'Homa') the symbol of luck and happiness. It was believed that if the shadow of a Homa fell on one, he would rise to sovereignty.
The ancient Greeks used Augurs to guide their political decisions. Ossifragae were one of the few species of birds that could yield valid signs to these soothsayers.
The Greek playwright Aeschylus was said to have been killed in 456 or 455 BC by a tortoise dropped by an eagle who mistook his bald head for a stone – if this incident did occur, the bearded vulture is a likely candidate for the "eagle".
In the Bible/Torah, the bearded vulture, as the ossifrage, is among the birds forbidden to be eaten (Leviticus 11:13).
More recently, in 1945, it is said that Shimon Peres (called Shimon Persky at the time) and David Ben-Gurion found a nest of bearded vultures in the Negev desert. The bird is called peres in Hebrew, and Shimon Persky liked it so much he adopted it as his surname.


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$$G(n)=\frac{\sigma(n)}{n \log \log n}$$
is bounded by $e^\gamma \approx 1.78107241799$ for $n>5040$ assuming Riemann hypothesis .
For $n=\mathrm {lcm} (1,2 \dots k)$, $G(n)$ appears generally increasing as $k$ increases reaching $\approx 1.781063$ for $n=\mathrm {lcm} (1,2 \dots10^8)$ and this is relatively close to the bound.
Empirically slightly better choice appears $n=\mathrm {lcm} (1,2 \dots k) \prod_{\text{prime } p, p<\log k}{k}$ -- again $G(n)$ generally increases as $k$ increases.
Using pari/gp reals with moderate precision so far agrees with integer results and is significantly faster. With reals got the (possibly incorrect) value of $\approx 1.781072152947513062$
Which $n$ maximize $G(n)=\frac{\sigma(n)}{n \log \log n}$?


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- Start your own history: keep a journal for 2 weeks.
- Make a list of things you can do this week to practice your religion as you are taught in your home, church, synagogue, mosque, or other religious community. Check them off your list as you complete them.
This document has 14 journal pages and a cover sheet. Each page has room for the date, a prompting question and a section to put the days happenings. Hopefully this will give them a start to their own personal history.
After printing it out you'll need to cut the pages in half to assemble. There are several border colors so you can assemble it the way you like. I'm planning on binding them as school with some plastic book binding combs and laminated covers. Since most people don't have access to that you can have Staples do it or you can staple it or use metal rings.


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BANGOR, Maine — Best-selling Maine horror writer — and gun owner — Stephen King thrust himself into the national debate over gun control Friday with the release of a new Kindle essay on Amazon.
In his Kindle Single "Guns," King reacts to the recent massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School and other mass shootings by calling for tougher nationwide gun control measures, or "reasonable measures" — including a ban on semiautomatic weapons, and clips and magazines of more than 10 rounds.
He also advocates for comprehensive, universal background checks — including a waiting period and stiff penalties for those who lie about their pasts in order to obtain weapons.
"Here's how it shakes out," the essay begins, as it launches into a description of the steps in which the nation sees a school massacre, namely the one at Sandy Hook. From the shooting itself, to initial breaking news reports, to confirmed deaths, to details, to corrections.
"I think the issue of an America awash in guns is one every citizen has to think about," King said in a statement published on the Amazon page promoting his essay. "If this helps provoke constructive debate, I've done my job. Once I finished writing 'Guns' I wanted it published quickly."
Added Amazon: "… Anger and grief in the wake of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School are palpable in this urgent piece of writing, but no less remarkable are King's keen thoughtfulness and composure as he explores the contours of the gun-control issue and constructs his argument for what can and should be done."
King could not be reached for comment Saturday.
In making his case, King points to Australia, which banned or restricted automatic weapons after April 1996 when a gunman armed with an AR-15 killed 33 people and injured 23 more. The Australian government also instituted a buyback program for automatic firearms that netted 600,000 weapons.
King noted that homicides by firearm declined by 60 percent in Australia after the stricter gun controls were introduced.
On Saturday, Tom Franklin, president of Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence, applauded King's move.
"I'm so glad to have him do this," he said. "It's critical that this remain in the news and in people's minds."
It could be months before Maine lawmakers address the stack of gun bills facing them this legislative session, he said.
"These gun [control] laws don't cost anything," he said. Citing a California study, Franklin pegged the society cost of a single murder at $1 million, when such costs as prosecution and prison housing are added up.
Franklin called King's essay "the best 99 cents I've ever spent. He certainly is unabashed. I was very pleased that he identified himself as a Maine gun owner who recognizes that we can have better gun laws and still fully protect the rights of gun owners."
Attempts to reach National Rifle Association field representatives were not successful Saturday afternoon.
"Guns" is available to Kindle customers in the Kindle Singles Store at www.amazon.com/kindlesingles for 99 cents a download.


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"The years teach much which the days never knew." – Ralph Waldo Emerson
I have been thinking about this quote a lot lately, maybe it's because I have become more introspective about myself and the lessons that the years have brought but I think the real reason is that I am at a point in life where I am very comfortable being me, which means accepting the things I like and dislike along with acknowledging what I am good at and those things which I am not.
I started out my career as a geek, very good with edge technology,which at the time was desktop computers and a few years later the Internet. I moved through marketing and sales role, and then venture capital to general management but all along the way I missed the hands on aspect of product and connection of products to people.
Despite the seduction of media and consumer applications I also realize that my strengths are in enterprise technology, which is only really defined as selling something to a business customer. I understand these markets and how to optimize for them and with my acquired knowledge, which is constantly evolving, in non-traditional business models I have found that I can bring a unique perspective to enterprise focused technology companies.
Over the summer I started working with Get Satisfaction as a result of a conversation that I had with my good friend Wendy Lea, who is the CEO of the company. Wendy asked me to help define and refine market and competitive landscape, optimize pricing, and work with her to raise a round of fresh capital. As I started to get more involved in the day-to-day management at Get Satisfaction, and with the impending completion of the financing event, I was confronted with a choice to make about returning to the workplace in a full time capacity. This turned out to be an easy decision to make considering how strongly I felt about the team I had been working with, made even easier when Wendy offered me the VP Product Marketing role, which I gladly accepted because it brought me back to my roots and the connection between products and people that I had been missing.
It's also a pleasure to announce that Get Satisfaction has closed a $6 million in Series A funding led by Azure Capital Partners with O'Reilly AlphaTech Ventures and First Round Capital participating. Cameron Lester, General Partner, from Azure joins Wendy Lea, CEO, Thor Muller, CTO and Co-founder and Bryce Roberts, Managing Director from OATV on Get Satisfaction's board of directors. This is an amazing investor team that has seen Get Satisfaction through a phenomenal period of organic growth, the opportunity is now to take that and accelerate the pace and amplify the impact.
Over 40,000 communities are hosted on Get Satisfaction and we are adding new clients at a fast pace across CPG, consumer electronics, social gaming, education and government markets. With applications for service and support, social commerce, and social CRM, the ability for Get Satisfaction to span multiple application categories (think social onramps to CRM and ECM) puts the company right in the middle of some very exciting market trends.
Lastly, you really have to check out the results of an extensive rebranding effort that affects the website, communities, and widgets!


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CustomInk on The Martha Stewart Show!
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and Love is ON the air. Yesterday, The Martha Stewart Show did a pre-Valentine's Day show that was all about lips, aptly named "The Kissable Show."
Martha and her guest Kevin Nealon whipped up a special treat with lip shaped ice cream sandwiches, but the show got even sweeter when the staff came out in their bright pink t-shirts donning an image of…you guessed it…lips! We just *loved* how cute they looked in their custom staff shirts and were flattered they chose CustomInk to print them. (Blush).
So, if you're flirting with the idea of making this V-day even more special – consider these yummy looking ice cream sandwiches or an adorable custom tee.


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I recently came across an article from "CathNews" that "Australia is the 'most sinful' nation on earth." (link to article) There are some obvious problems with a methodology that uses plastic surgery as the measure of pride, but I'd like to talk about the reaction provided the article.
A Melbourne priest named Bob Maguire responded:
I think the people who did this survey are just jealous of we Aussies, and rightly so … Australians like to indulge and enjoy the good things in life – we are open about that. But people forget that the mirror image of the sins are the seven virtues and Australians also have a lot of virtues on balance. We're just too laconic to talk about the things we do right.
I certainly don't think that Australians are the most sinful people in the world any more than I think that Hatians are the most sinful people in the world (see here – and more importantly here). The priest's claim, though, reflects a fundamental misunderstanding about the nature of morality. We're not able to balance out vices with virtues.
Luke 17:7-10
But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink? Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not. So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.
Some might still argue that the standard of required righteousness is low enough that one might do some works of supererogation, thereby balancing out one's vices with superfluous virtue. Scripture stops such an idea in its tracks. Scripture indicates that the standard is:
Deuteronomy 18:13 Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God.
Matthew 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
And lest someone say that "perfect" should be understood in some lesser sense:
Deuteronomy 6:5 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.
Deuteronomy 10:12-13
And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, to keep the commandments of the LORD, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good?
Mark 12:29-31
And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: and thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.


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Retinopathy refers to damage to the blood vessels of the retina. The retina, at the back of the eye, provides a window to the circulatory system. By examining it, a doctor can inspect a sample of the body's blood vessels and detect early signs of complications of diabetes or high blood pressure, as well as many other diseases (e.g., sickle cell disease, anemia, lupus). Retinopathy can also be seen in premature newborns.
Some of the kinds of damage that your doctor may see in your retina are hypertensive retinopathy, a complication of high blood pressure (hypertension), and diabetic retinopathy, a complication of long-term diabetes.
It's unusual for hypertension to impair vision, but hypertensive retinopathy can lead to blockage of retinal arteries or veins, which in turn may eventually result in the loss of vision. Smoking and diabetes increase the risk of developing hypertensive retinopathy.
Diabetic retinopathy is a deterioration of the blood vessels in the retina that usually affects both eyes. It is the leading cause of blindness in North America. Almost all people with diabetes show signs of retinal damage after about 20 years of living with the condition.
Retinopathy is usually a sign of another medical condition. Although several medical conditions (e.g., sickle cell disease, lupus) can cause retinopathy, the most common causes are diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure).
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes. Diabetes causes high blood sugar levels, which can damage blood vessels. The damaged vessels around the retina can leak protein and fats, forming deposits that can interfere with vision. The damaged blood vessels are also not as effective at carrying oxygen to the retina, which can also cause damage.
In the advanced stage, called proliferative retinopathy, new blood vessels grow in the eye. However, they are weak and often burst, causing bleeding in the eye. The bleeding can cause scarring of the eye and damage vision.
Hypertensive retinopathy is a complication of high blood pressure that usually takes many years to develop. High blood pressure damages the blood vessel walls, causing them to thicken and narrow. This reduces the blood supply available to the retina, leading to retinal damage. Eventually, blood can leak into the retina, causing further damage.
Early in diabetic retinopathy, there may be no symptoms at all. As the disease progresses, symptoms include:
The earliest sign of diabetic retinopathy that your doctor may detect is the formation of microaneurysms. These are balloon outpouchings of small blood vessels in the retina that appear as tiny red dots at the back of the eye; they sometimes break, causing bleeding in the retina and cloudy vision.
A more advanced form of diabetic retinopathy, called proliferative diabetic retinopathy, may lead to scars that decrease vision. In proliferative retinopathy, new blood vessels grow over the retina and into the vitreous humour (the gel-like substance between the lens and retina). These blood vessels may swell and burst, causing bleeding and damage to the eye. In some cases, the blood can be reabsorbed, but in many cases the retina can become detached causing total blindness.
As with diabetic retinopathy, there may be no symptoms early in hypertensive retinopathy. However, as the condition progresses, symptoms include:
Diabetic retinopathy is a long-term complication of diabetes. If someone has diabetes, it's extremely important that they have their eyes monitored and examined, as recommended by an ophthalmologist (eye specialist).
Diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy are diagnosed in much the same way. An ophthalmologist will examine the retina with an ophthalmoscope, which shines bright light into the back of the eye and allows for a close look at the blood vessels of the retina. The ophthalmologist will look for signs of dilated blood vessels and microaneurysms (see the section "Symptoms and Complications"). They may also use fluorescein angiography, which involves injecting a dye into a vein of the arm and taking a series of retinal photos to detect signs of leaky blood vessels. This process can pinpoint areas that may be threatening to bleed.
In the case of hypertensive retinopathy, an ophthalmologist will look for tiny cholesterol-containing plaques in the retinal blood vessels as well as other blood vessel changes such as narrowing and thickening.
The key to treating retinopathy is managing the underlying causes of this condition.
Controlling blood sugar levels in diabetes is critical in delaying the onset of diabetic retinopathy. Proper management of diabetes involves taking the prescribed treatments, such as insulin or other diabetes medications, as well as following a healthy diet and exercise program.
Keeping blood pressure under control will help prevent hypertensive retinopathy. Reducing high blood pressure with appropriate medications will help prevent complications. Regular exercise, proper diet, and other lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking will go a long way toward reducing the risk of retinopathy.
Today, many retinal problems are treated with lasers. If a blood vessel has leaked into the vitreous humour and scarring has occurred, your doctor may advise you to have a vitrectomy. This procedure involves removing a part of the vitreous humour along with the scar tissue. If retinal detachment has occurred, surgery may be required to reattach the retina.
Treatment for hypertensive retinopathy includes medications to control blood pressure, laser treatment, and sometime medications injected into the eye (e.g., corticosteroids). But prevention is key for this condition.
If you have proliferative retinopathy, you should speak with your doctor before engaging in strenuous exercise, as it can increase the pressure of the blood vessels in the eyes, causing hemorrhage.
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'Senior Sendoff' open to Penn State seniors April 25
'Senior Sendoff' open to Penn State seniors April 25
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Graduation is just around the corner for the Class of 2013, and with it comes the annual Penn State Senior Sendoff, to be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, at the Hintz Family Alumni Center. This is a free event and all seniors are welcome to attend.
Hosted by the Lion Ambassadors and the Penn State Alumni Association, Senior Sendoff will feature free food from Rita's Italian Ice, Chick-fil-A, Insomnia Cookies and more. Entertainment will include a special performance by the local band My Hero Zero, student performers and appearances by the Nittany Lion and men's basketball coach Pat Chambers. Giveaways (including a football autographed by Bill O'Brien), a moon-bounce and bell tower tours will also be featured.
Pre-registration is required to participate. To register, visit the Cvent site.
The University-wide Senior Sendoff is hosted by the Penn State Lion Ambassadors — the student alumni corps of the Penn State Alumni Association. Their goal is to instill knowledge and pride in all members of the Penn State community by hosting events focused on different aspects of Penn State. Lion Ambassadors also play an active role in as campus tour guides in University admissions and serve as an important outreach arm of the Alumni Association. For more information, visit alumni.psu.edu/ambassadors.


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Marta Guesthouse room decoration has got inspiration from Vintage style.
Self-catering possibilities: in the double rooms a small kitchenette with fridge, dishes, kettle,
cooker, coffeemaker. In "Attic Chambre" coffeemaker, kettle. FREE coffee, tea & sugar!
Garden, BBQ facilities
Cycling, Bicycle rental
Internet via modem is available in the hotel rooms and costs EUR 2 per 24 hours.
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 2 per day.


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The Mobile Revolution and Libraries: An Overview
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Presenters: Lori Bell and Thomas A. Peters
The mobile revolution – the use of mobile devices to access information, communication, and entertainment networks and services from many locations – is one of the fastest, most pervasive technological revolutions in the history of humankind. The pace of change, the plethora of devices and new versions, the battle for operating system supremacy, and the app explosion have resulted in a dizzying matrix of problems, challenges, and opportunities for libraries and staff.
To manage and strive in this revolution what strategies are best for your library and your customers, now and into the foreseeable future?
Libraries are striving to respond in thoughtful, efficient ways to the use of personal portable devices in physical libraries as well as providing access to library content, services, and systems for customers on the go in various locations.
The mobile revolution demands active discussion, earnest thought, thoughtful play, careful but accelerated planning, and determined action by libraries.
At the end of this one-hour webinar, the first of a four-part series, participants will:
- Better understand the types of mobile devices, operating systems, and networks available
- Know the four essential activities conducted on mobile devices
- Have explored how the mobile revolution is both the apotheosis of the "library without walls" movement as well as a revitalizing challenge for bricks and mortar libraries
- Assess the services libraries can offer on mobile devices
- Identify at least three ways libraries can influence publishers of mobile content
In the first of our four-part series, this webinar will be of interest to library staff on all levels from all types of libraries, especially public services and information technology library workers, as well as middle and senior management.
This is the first in a series of four webinars presented by Tom Peters and guests.
|Webinar 1: The Mobile Revolution and Libraries Sep 27, 2012.
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Have you checked out the military's own versions of Facebook or YouTube or Wikipedia recently? No? That's probably because they're heavily censored and restricted, which is just what you want with social and crowdsourced media, and this is why the Pentagon now wants its own version of Reddit, called Eureka. Makes sense, right? …Right?
Eureka will be a government-controlled version of Reddit that encourages active-duty military and reservists to submit and vote on "ideas" that "improve training, or solve the problems that plague the military and hamper efficiency." If an idea is popular enough, it may end up in updated field manuals. Reddit is a fine model for the military to use, but the problem is that it's going to be heavily restricted and (more importantly) it's most likely not going to be anonymous. In other words, nobody will want to complain about anything or bring up stupid ideas.
It seems to me (as a Reddit user) that part of what makes Reddit so successful is that it opened itself up to letting its community do pretty much whatever. You want a subforum for British lady boners,* which is apparently what the ladies call hot British guys? Reddit is way ahead of you, and one already exists with 477 dedicated members (and it's even safe for work). But when you start telling people what they can and can't be interested in, and furthermore when you remove all anonymity (which will likely be the case), it severely limits what users are comfortable sharing, potentially destroying much of the usefulness that the military is hoping to achieve.
U.S. & World
News from around the country and around the globe
While it's obviously not ideal, in its own limited way Eureka does sound like it has the potential to be at least a little bit helpful, in that soldiers will be able to upvote popular ideas and have some confidence that someone with the power to do something about those ideas will actually be paying attention. In principle, though, there's no good reason why you need a paranoid and restricted system for this, when the Pentagon could just go and use the existing Reddit framework instead.
Via Danger Room
*This is what happened when I asked Reddit to take me to a random subforum. Go figure.


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this past week, i finished two books – numbers thirteen and fourteen on the year. again, i was reading them simultaneously, and you will see why in just a moment.
on thursday, i finished sue grafton's t is for trespass, part of the kinsey millhone series.
without a doubt, this was the BEST sue grafton i have read. i rate it ***1/2 (three point five stars). funny note, part i: i could only get this book in LARGE PRINT from the library. it was 564 pages long and the size of a door stop. but you sure feel like a speedreader when you can cover 100+ pages in a single day. funny note, part ii: this novel was a complete page turner, but one night i was trying to read it in bed, and i had to set it aside, that's how much it was giving me the willies. and it was all because of the character of "solana" – she was freaking me out! so i had to stick to day-time reading.
this series is like reading a nancy drew: you know that everything will turn out all right in the end (as also evidenced by the fact that the next book is u is for undertow) but the plot totally hooked me, and i could not wait to see how things would turn out. the only disappointment was the last few pages – the story ends overly-dramatically.
then last night, i thankfully concluded the jane austen book club by susan joy fowler.
i will go on record as saying this was the most boring chick lit-genred novel i have ever read (i should have left it in the
garbage room building lending library where i found it). tjabc was both a good and bad bedtime read: good because it made me want to sleep, bad because it took me way longer to finish than it should have, given the very few number of pages i could get through per night. the characters did not engage me (the most interesting of the mini-plots was the love triangle history of sylvia-jocelyn-daniel) and the writing style was flat. to be fair, if i was more familiar with jane austen's works (i've only ever read pride and prejudice and that was at least twenty years ago) the austen comparisons might have meant more, and the novel may have been more interesting. this book gets a *1/2 (one point five star) rating. before reading the novel, i thought i had seen the movie version; now i don't think i did! absolutely nothing sounded familiar! can't say i am tempted to rush out and get the dvd!
next up: ready player one, on loan from sil ana. both she and the brother have read it, now it's my turn! i'm looking forward to what i understand are prolific 80s references. and sticking to my two-books-at-once trend, i just this aft picked up u is for undertow at the library. time to get reading!
if asked to name his favourite food, i know dad would reply, "french fries." although, on second thought, maybe he would say apple pie…or mom's scalloped potatoes??…ok, i guess i am not as sure of my response as i initially thought! anyway, i DO know fries would be right near the top of the list. take a look at what has been parked in uptown waterloo, right in the centre square, starting about a week ago:
[**important sidenote!!** sadly, this ^^ is NOT the exact truck to which i am referring! when i went to snap my pic this aft -> NO TRUCK. murphy's law! so this is a CLOSE APPROXIMATION of the vehicle you will see in uptown waterloo square!].
needless to say, dad has already paid dave's french fry truck a visit. his verdict? excellent! i have to laugh because whenever we talk about uptown waterloo plus food choices, dad emphatically states that uptown wat needs a fresh-cut fry truck (any other longtime residents remember when there WAS a bright blue fry truck, parked by the corner of william and king, way back in the late 80s, early 90s?!).
so far, it looks like the fry truck is getting a good flow of traffic up to its take-out window. locals, lmk if you check out dave's fry truck and give me your opinion! (and don't be surprised if you bump into dad!).
on this weekend, way back in '96, dad and i ran our first marathons in niagara falls. i remember so many details from that day – happy memories!
what are you reading RIGHT NOW?! and give your **** star rating, please!


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Ok, I've been delaying making my first post here, pending having enough time to say everything I want to say. Well, it turns out I'm very busy and never have a large chunk of free time, so I'll just try to do more frequent short updates.
I work in Solaris Networking and Security Technologies group, where I've been a development engineer for about 3 years.While in SNST, I've primarily worked on the Solaris Cryptographic Framework's userland side (uCF). Prior to that, I was a development and a sustaining engineer on the SunScreen firewall product for nearly 5 years. Wow, I'm an official oldtimer at Sun now.
Over the last 5.5 years, I've been spending quite a few cycles consulting the BugTraq2.0 team for a rollout of new software to track defects for Sun. It rolled out a few weeks ago, which is quite a relief for me.
That's it for now... I'll try to flesh things out a bit more later.
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Because our sports medicine specialists have created a new program dedicated entirely to ACL injuries and your successful recovery from them, we've been sharing blog posts that correspond with the stages of the program. In first post, we helped you identify goals and prepare for ACL surgery after an injury and also introduced you to the concept of prehabilitation, which is equally as important as rehabilitating after surgery. For more on that topic, check out part I of our ACL injury blog series. After helping you prepare for surgery, we then moved on to identifying your post-ACL surgery recovery goals week-by-week in part II of our series. Today, we'll be covering the last stage of the program and the portion that's probably most important to those who consider themselves athletes: Returning to Play.
The goals and exercises outlined below will guide you from 3 months until 8 months post surgery. It is vital to faithfully adhere to the following program to avoid re-injury to the ACL reconstruction. Having a physical therapist or certified athletic trainer to help hide you through this program is often helpful. If you've had ACL surgery, but are still in the early stages of rehabilitation, check out part I and part II of our ACL injury blog series before moving forward.
Months 3-4: Jogging Phase
During months 3 and 4 of your recovery after ACL surgery you will work on improving functional strength with forwards and backwards movement, increasing your cardiovascular fitness and starting a jogging progression, core strengthening and overall lower extremity flexibility. Tip: when performing exercises such as Schlopy Mini Jumps, use a mirror for feedback. Your hips should stay even and knees should not buckle in, you should flex at your knees not your hips.
Months 4-5: Agility Phase
Building agility in months 4 and 5 of your recovery is a key step in returning to play. During months 4-5, focus on your strength, cardio, flexibility, core, and agility workouts. From the exercises outlined by the program, lower extremity strength should all be done on same day and make sure you get 48 hours rest between strength exercises. Cardiovascular exercises should be done 3-5 times per week.
Months 5-6: Return to Drills Phase
Throughout months 5-6 you will continue to work on improving strength and balance and start getting back to your game. You can add the BOSU ball with your strengthening exercises and start sport specific drills and start to be a part of your team.
Months 6-7: Return to Practice Phase
During months 6-7 of your post-ACL surgery recovery, you can start practicing your sport with your team. You can get physical in practice but only progress to play when you are fully confident. You will need both the physical strength and mental confidence before you start to compete and play.
Months 7-8: Return to Competition Phase
Congratulations! Once you've made it this far through the ACL surgery and rehabilitation program, you are ready to return to competition! Make sure you are in the best shape possible to return both physically and mentally. Your ACL strength and flexibility will only improve as long as you continue to challenge yourself and continue your strengthening.
Remember you won't be 100 percent, fully recovered until 12 to 18 months. Professional athletes take one year to return to high level competition. Be patient!
If you've injured your ACL, whether or not you've had surgery yet, check out our ACL rehabilitation program website. All of the phases listed above are outlined on the site with detailed instructions, exercises and tips for making your recovery after ACL surgery as effective as possible.
Related Resources:
- ACL Injury & Rehab Part I: Emory's ACL Rehab Program Helps Get Athletes Back on Track
- ACL Injury & Rehab Part II: Defining Post-Op Goals After ACL Surgery
- ACL Rehab Program Website
Tags: ACL, ACL injury, ACL program, ACL rehab, ACL rehabilitation, ACL specialists, ACL surgeo, ACL surgery, ACL tear, anterior cruciate ligament, Knee Injuries, knee injury


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It seems like we're seeing a lot of these stories lately. Somebody broke into the Jean and Price Daniel Home and Archives in Liberty, TX and made off with part of the collection. If you've got any information, call the Liberty Police Department at 939-336-5666
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text: Korean Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Register with your embassy today ... Speak Korean Now! Korean Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Register with your embassy today ... Goto page Previous 1, 2, 3 Next Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> FAQ View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message Tiger BeerJoined: 07 Feb 2003 Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2003 10:03 am Post subject: Emergency Evacuation Plan (American citizens) Emergency Evacuation Plan (American citizens) http://usembassy.state.gov/seoul/wwwh3593.html This is from the USA embassy: In an emergency situation, information is critical. You should monitor local media, including the Armed Forces Network-Korea (AFN-K) stations listed below. http://usembassy.state.gov/seoul/wwwh3597.html If you are in Seoul, these are the stations: Radio AM 1530 Radio FM 102.7 TV Channel 34 ------------------------ Depending on circumstances, the Embassy and USFK might decide to open all or only some of the following Evacuation Centers. US citizens should listen to AFN-K radio & television for instructions on where and when to proceed. AFKN will be the primary source of information and instruction. http://usembassy.state.gov/seoul/wwwh3596.html If you are in SEOUL - These are the evacuation sites: Three Civilian Sites South of the Han, currently: Seoul Combined Sports Stadium Mokdong Ice Rink Kyonggi Boys High School (near Intercontinental Hotel) *Yongsan Army Garrison South Post, Yongsan, Seoul *Hannam Village, Hannam-dong, Seoul *Note: These US bases will probably close early and will not accept evacuees not associated with the U.S. government. Back to top HomerGuest Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2003 10:25 am Post subject: Registering is a good idea. Panicking is not. I registered when I got here in 1997. There are no real signs of war here yet. Just some nervousness due to the US war in Iraq. These are two different situations NK and Iraq I mean. Back to top AndaJoined: 16 Jan 2003Location: South Korea Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2003 4:39 pm Post subject: Um Registering is one thing but taking notice of your Embassy sites and storing some food and water as advised is of the upmost importance. We and especially non-U.S. personal don't have any garrantee of a flight out of Korea. Back to top angelaJoined: 17 Jan 2003 Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2003 10:58 pm Post subject: My friend returns March 26th from Beijing. He said he would call me then. I do not have anymore information. My friend has worked internationally for 35 years, is a pretty calm-cool-and-collected type of person. My other friend and I who received the email message were a bit upset frankly, that he would send us a 2 line message with few details but someone told me today that China monitors emails. I didn't want to jeopardize his position either, so I posted my first message with a little hesitation. But if I hadn't said anything, and something happened, how would I feel? I certainly didn't mean to panic anyone. When you register, ask for the Evacuation plan. I had it emailed to me, and it is very thorough. Having that information eased my tension considerably and I feel prepared now. But I must reiterate, register at your embassy. Back to top mj roachJoined: 16 Mar 2003 Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2003 6:51 pm Post subject: Register with your Embassy today If it's true that most of us will be evacuated by the U.S. .... Will those of us who have sewn our flags on our backpacks in order to avoid verbal and/or physical abuse be willing to risk being mistakenly identified by anti-American demonstrators? Will those of us who have enjoyed the sport of America bashing be willing to accept American protection? Back to top rapierJoined: 16 Feb 2003 Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2003 12:50 am Post subject: Brit embassy: hopeless When the Khmer rouge occupied Phnom Penh, they allowed all foreign men with Cambodian wives to leave. Foreign women with Cambodian hubbies had to leave them behind. And brits needing assistance from the embassy were told to try at the American one. Wonderful. Back to top mysteriousdeltaraysJoined: 07 Feb 2003Location: Food Pyramid Bldg. 5F, 77 Sunset Strip, Alphaville Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2003 9:19 pm Post subject: You can't possibly think that there is going to be anyway out! Maybe walk and swim it down south. Wait a year for the Americans to arrive. The mighty Canadian Navy will arrive with various battle groups and aircraft carriers to helicopter you out.! No Problem! Just just wave those maple leaf flag pins high! The North korerans accept them as dogma. Back to top AliasJoined: 24 Jan 2003 Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2003 6:17 am Post subject: My parents had asked be numerous times to register with the Canadian embassy. So I finally did online. Now I'm wondering if the tax man is going to be after me now that he knows I'm working here. Back to top angelaJoined: 17 Jan 2003 Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2003 5:48 am Post subject: No, the tax man cannot be provided information by the embassy. That is illegal. There is a privacy clause on the registration page. Back to top crazylemongirlJoined: 23 Mar 2003Location: almost there... Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2003 6:48 am Post subject: for kiwis http://www.nzembassy.com/info.cfm?CFID=346284&CFTOKEN=74461394&c=8&l=39&s=nz&p=59633 Back to top Zen ForeverJoined: 08 Apr 2003 Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2003 6:35 pm Post subject: Passport and evacuation Are you all serious? Is anyone really thinking that evacuation is imminent? I'm on my way over to korea (from canada) and am feeling kinda nervous about war..... Back to top The LemonJoined: 11 Jan 2003 Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2003 7:24 pm Post subject: Quote: Is anyone really thinking that evacuation is imminent? No. Well, there is one guy on the board who thinks the apocalypse is imminent, and has thought so for years. Don't let him cause you to change your plans. The rest of us are concerned about such things as evacuation procedures out of a mix of prudence, responsbility, and boredom. Back to top AndaJoined: 16 Jan 2003Location: South Korea Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2003 8:29 pm Post subject: Um Yes the Lemon is right, but the nut that I think he is talking about also thinks that it is going to be unsafe before long in the States and posts links like this. http://educate-yourself.org/cn/2001/911attacksetspopreduction23sep01.shtml Gee there really are crazy people in this world. Back to top kimcheekingGuest Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2003 8:40 pm Post subject: I think that nut is probably going crazy since teh off-topic forum isn't working. Back to top AndaJoined: 16 Jan 2003Location: South Korea Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2003 8:48 pm Post subject: Um Um that's what I heard too . They tell me that he is climbing the walls just like a fly would. His little world is on on stall. He is stuck with a back log of doom and gloom data that just might become outdated before he can post it. I just can't understand what makes people like him tick. They're sick I think compared to normal people like you and I! Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> FAQ All times are GMT - 8 HoursGoto page Previous 1, 2, 3 Next Page 2 of 3 Jump to: Select a forum Forums:----------------FAQJob-related Discussion ForumGeneral Discussion ForumOff-Topic ForumTravel ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumBuy/Sell/Trade Forum You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. 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TRIVIUM's new album, "Shogun", sold just under 24,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 23 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD follows up "The Crusade", which opened with 31,000 copies in October 2006 to land at No. 25.
"Shogun" was released in North America on September 30 via Roadrunner Records. The CD was mixed in London by Colin Richardson (SLIPKNOT, MACHINE HEAD, FEAR FACTORY, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, NAPALM DEATH), with Jeff Rose and Martin "Ginge" Ford assisting on engineering duties.
For "Shogun", TRIVIUM chose not to record in the familiar environs of their home state of Florida. Instead the band headed to Nashville, Tennessee to work with producer Nick Raskulinecz (RUSH, FOO FIGHTERS, STONE SOUR). The result is a monolithic album that crystallizes the band's sound and showcases TRIVIUM's finest elements. Vocalist/guitarist Matt Heafy is thrilled with the album, saying, "We made a cohesive, epic metal album that combines all of the ingredients of everything we feel we have ever done 'right' musically, while adding a new direction that the music called for. We had so much fun creating this album and hope our fans feel that energy when they listen."