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I read in some sites that no advancement has been made in the last 10 years on cold fusion energy.10 years ago, there was alot of hype on the possibilities of cold fusion, but some now say that maybe there is a possibility that we wont gain new knowledge and that cold fusion research is hitting at a dead end. ???
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In the dynamic landscape of the digital age, two groundbreaking technologies have risen to prominence, revolutionizing the way we perceive and transact value: Ethereum and Bitcoin.
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In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, an enigmatic figure known as Satoshi Nakamoto introduced the world to Bitcoin.
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While Bitcoin disrupted conventional currency, Ethereum, conceived by Vitalik Buterin, went beyond to pioneer smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps).
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Native wild animals have the least impact on ecosystems. While cattle plod along in line with one another, bison dance their own unique steps across the landscape, and don’t develop deep rutted grooves that can erode soil like cattle do. As toxic invasive species invade rangeland and can no longer be controlled, domestic cattle are less likely to be able to cope. So let’s bring the bison back now, so our descendants can once again hunt them on horseback a century (or less) from now.
We should restore all wildlife where ever possible including urban back yards. It’s time, past time, for a paradigm shift whereas before we felt the power and pressure to cut and tame nature to our ideas of what a proper backyard should look like to now where we cultivate and nurture nature to take the upper hand.


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Birthplace: Delhi, India
Race or Ethnicity: Asian/Indian
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Head of State
Executive summary: President of Pakistan, 2001-08
Pervez Musharraf began his military career in 1964, commanding artillery and infantry brigades. He climbed through the ranks, leading various commando units, and eventually was named the #2 position in the Army's high command. In 1998, his commanding officer publicly called for the army to be more involved in the country's political decision-making process, and was forced to resign two days later. Musharraf was then promoted to his nation's highest military position. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif believed that Musharraf posed no political threat, because Musharraf had been raised speaking Urdu, while most of Pakistan's military officers are Punjabi. Musharraf rose above such ethnic limitations when he ousted Sharif in a 1999 bloodless coup. In July 2001, just before a summit with Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Musharraf announced that he was now President. In 2002, a national referendum was held to approve Musharraf's role as president. In 2004, he won "votes of confidence" in both houses of Parliament and in Pakistan's four provincial assemblies.
Musharraf is a moderate dictator, and though he seized power instead of running for office, his rule seems to be accepted by most Pakistanis. Fundamentalist groups have been banned, but the press remains free and open elections are allowed (for lesser offices than President). He has overseen increased tensions with India, and it has become fairly commonplace to hear threats of war and annihilation between the two neighboring nuclear-armed nations.
After the terror attacks on America in September 2001, Musharraf was offered large U.S. aid packages in exchange for breaking ties with Afghanistan's Taliban. In exchange for additional aid, Pakistan provided some logistical support for America's war against that nation and, later, against Iraq. Another favor extended at this time was permitting intelligence chief Mahmoud Ahmad to retire quietly, despite his involvement in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Ahmad had paid Mohammed Atta $100,000 of Pakistani government money.
The war in Afghanistan has not proven popular in Pakistan, a nation 97% Muslim and the world's sixth most populous overall. Many of its Muslims supported the Taliban and opposed the U.S. attacks, and sectarian violence is a growing problem in remote parts of Pakistan. There have been several assassination attempts against Musharraf, including a bomb on 14 December 2003, and two suicide bombers on 25 December 2003. The latter attack killed 16 people nearby, but not its target. Islamic terrorist Amjad Hussain Farooqi is suspected of being the mastermind behind these attempts, and there has since been an extensive manhunt for him.
In 2002, Musharraf enacted the Legal Framework Order (LFO), giving himself the absolute power to sack the prime minister and dissolve parliament, and formalizing his position as both head of the army and head of state. The opposition considers the LFO unconstitutional and not legally binding, not having been approved by parliament. He promised to step down in 2003, but dawdled continually, eventually ceding the role of military chief in 2007, and that of president in 2008.
Father: Syed Musharaff-ud-Din (diplomat, d.)
Mother: Begum Zarrin Musharraf (labor activist)
Brother: Naved Musharraf (doctor, lives in Chicago)
Wife: Sehba Musharraf (m. 28-Dec-1968)
Daughter: Ayla (architect)
Son: Bilal (hi-tech entrepreneur, lives in Boston)
Brother: Javed Musharraf
High School: Saint Patrick's High School, Karachi, Pakistan (1958)
University: Forman Christian College, Lahore, Pakistan
University: Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul, Pakistan
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Assassination Attempt 6-Jul-2007 (anti-aircraft attack on his plane)
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Allegedly every instance of McCoy saying that.
My favorite has been “I”m a doctor, not an esclator!”
To say Mariah Carey throws like a girl would be an insult to girls everywhere.
By the way, according to WikiPedia, she’s 38. No 38 year old looks like that without severe surgery. Who does she think she’s kidding?
George Will has an excellent column on the subordination of Congress to the Presidency. He traces it through history and makes the important point that Congress’ relative lack of power and irrelevancy are largely its own fault. While it can only provide a cursory overview of the topic due to the length of a newspaper column, it’s still a worthy read and many would likely learn something from it.


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Black Panther did well to bring black representation to the big screen, and I was delighted to see men and women who look like me playing roles that weren't of the “thug” or “slave” variety. Black despondence nor dejection were on the menu for this film, and I am 100% here for it. I’m also here for the diversity this film brings to media and entertainment. As far as film productions go, Black Panther was quality all around, and I sincerely believe it is Oscar-worthy. It really was THAT good!
But as other moviegoers across social media have shared their feedback on the film these past few days, the hype has reached a level that has caused me concern for my people - my Family in Christ.


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Pope Benedict XVI has announced his retirement on Monday to a group of cardinals. Citing ill health the 85 year old pontiff's last day as the Successor of St Peter is February 28th. The unexpected statement immediately caused disorder in the chamber. For centuries popes have held the office until death. The last pope to resign was in the 15th century. The pandemonium caused the rest of the pope's speech to go unnoticed.
I leave the papacy at a difficult time. The true faith is besieged at all sides by Islam, same-sex marriage, and the rising costs of children's tears to use for holy water. However, my legacy for future generations of Catholics will be the weaponization of homosexuality.
Newly revealed Papal documents show a secret alliance between the Holy See and various American evangelical groups. Over the 8 years of Pope Benedict's reign this alliance, known as the Empire of Christ or simply The Empire, has discovered the genetic switch that turns on homosexuality.
Researchers at University of Ignorantia have discovered the genetic switch that turns on homosexuality in men and women. HOMO1 is the 'master regulator' gene that controls exactly which gender a person is attracted to. The big break through, however, is the role sin plays in activating this gene. Scientists at the faith-based school for Christ-centered learning have long suspected that the acquisition of sin in a person's body is directly related to the change from a natural heterosexual behavior to the unnatural homosexual state....At the time it was considered that the finding would offer opportunities for those stricken with homosexuality new treatment options. However, the unearthed papal documents expose the true purpose for the research: the making of the Gay Bomb. The Gay Bomb uses Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria, to inject the catalyst that will turn on the homosexual genetic switch that all people have. The Empire has also been able to target the bio-weapon specifically to Arabs.
"Yes, that is our plan: We will turn the entire Arab demographic gay in order to defeat Islam." said an anonymous papal source. "Not only will their population shrink, but there will be many who will fight against these sexual urges, and psychologically project their self-hatred onto their Islamic brothers and sisters, causing civil conflicts. It's a win-win situation for us."
News analysts, while surprised, are not totally taken aback with this news. Pope Benedict quoted a 15th century Byzantine emperor in 2006 concerning Islam "Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." While the pope has also fought tirelessly against same-sex marriage, that in itself has shown an strange fixation with what people do with their genitalia.
Pope Benedict has not commented directly on this newest scandal. However, rumor has it that he has signed a contract to be the new spokespope for Prada shoes.


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Taking the post-punk blueprint of bands like Joy Division and Magazine, the frozen intensity of early Banshees, and the art-school nihilism of the Velvet Underground to the Stooges, MORGELLONS have created a sound that has a relevance and urgency that marks them out as something different from their peers.
The first album ‘The Memory Of Echoes’ on Flicknife Records received extremely positive reviews, including a 9/10 rating in Vive Le Rock magazine.
The new album ‘Morgellons’ will be a benchmark in post-punk music, and a future rock classic. An indication that a genuinely original and exciting new band has arrived.
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Morgellons have delivered a fantastic new album, called ‘Morgellons’
This is not just us being biased: Gary Lee of Starship Overflow FM said “it was one of the best albums this year” while Bad Reception on Tumblr said: “With this album, Morgellons have established themselves as a band to watch, and they definitely have the potential to do remarkable things. You need this album. And you also need to see them live. I promise you, you’ll thank me for it”
The album tracks have already benefited from airplay on BBC Radio 6, BBC Radio Wales, Soho Radio, Croydon FM, Radio Woking and Australia’s Valley Parade FM, as well as various Internet radio shows.
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1st Father’s Day – Sohaila was still burping those sour breast milk burps. That was all the wrong she could do. But believe me. They were WRONG.
2nd Father’s Day – Here is where Heather began a cool tradition of putting my current favorite hat on my kid. I’m not sure how Heather made her look like she was straight striking a propped up pose at 14 months. That’s my girl
3rd Father’s Day – Hey looky there. Another kid.
4th Father’s Day – Pimpin’ the Castro hats.
5th Father’s Day – As my fashion goes, so the pictures go. I do wear one of these every day now.
I told Heather I’m cool with the hat tradition thing as long as Father’s Day 17 does not look anything like this…


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She took a few years off from JAWS while seeking tenure at San Francisco State, but started coming back to CAMP, first to show folks how to optimize their brand on LinkedIn (2014), and then last year, to take part in the “Practicing Journalism while Female” session.


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According to my, the possibility to work from home is probably one of the best innovations of the 21st century. Over the past 2 years, it became a standard for the reasons that we know and it is now time to analyze its impact beyond the operational aspects.
Are companies really prepared for that and did they adapt their (recruitment) strategy accordingly? And do professionals/candidates realize what does it mean for them and their career, besides having a better work-life balance?
I don’t think so and if you don’t take the right decision now, it might cause your business failure! And I am giving you my perspective, as a recruiter, on how to prevent this to happen.


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With the 2021 NFL Draft upon us, I wanted to look back at one of the most interesting draft-related stories in the last 30 years. And add a twist.
Former Florida State quarterback Charlie Ward won the Heisman Trophy in 1993 and led the Seminoles to a National Championship in the same season. After throwing for 3,032 yards and 27 touchdowns against just four interceptions and a QB rating of 157.8, Ward shifted his attention to basketball, where he averaged 10.5 points per game.
The ’93-’94 Seminoles basketball team didn’t have much success, as they ended the season seventh in the ACC. But as a result of his defensive tenacity and ability to orchestrate an offense from the point guard position, Ward began generating buzz as a first-round draft pick among NBA scouts. With his collegiate athletic career coming to a close, the two-sport star was clearly more accomplished on the gridiron than on the court. But with Ward honoring his commitment to be there for his basketball brethren in his senior season, his pro football dreams began to wither away.
Before the ‘94 NFL draft, Doug Williams (in ‘78) and Andre Ware (‘90) were the only two Black quarterbacks to be selected in the first round of the NFL draft. Ward was seemingly on his way to being the third, but, unfortunately, it never happened. Not only did he go unclaimed in Round 1 – Ward wasn’t drafted at all.
How did this happen?
As the draft neared, Ward was projected to be taken anywhere between rounds three and five in the ’94 NFL draft. It became clear that it made little sense for him to remain dedicated to a sport that would not commit itself to accurately evaluating and appraising his skill set. With the knowledge that he likely wouldn’t be taken where he should have, Ward attended workouts for NFL teams and a medical checkup in Indianapolis whilst sharpening his basketball tools. Ward’s willingness to keep his options open between basketball and football certainly gave some NFL teams pause.
Ward allegedly told NFL teams that he’d choose the NBA if he wasn’t a first-round pick. While this is the story NFL execs of that era tell when asked why Ward wasn’t drafted, others in Ward’s camp have stated otherwise. Regardless of Ward’s intent, the damage was done. Washington took quarterback Heath Shuler with the third pick, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Trent Dilfer with the sixth pick. Meanwhile, Ward’s stock continued to take a beating due to his unwillingness to commit to a game that wouldn’t commit to him fully.
“If he said football was what he’d have wanted to do, he’d have been drafted in the first two rounds,” then Vikings head coach Dennis Green told the AP after Ward went undrafted. The Vikings offered Ward a free agent contract to back up Warren Moon, who was, at the time, being backed up by Gino Torretta and Brad Johnson. Ward instead focused on the NBA Draft.
It wasn’t for lack of talent or “size” concerns that some outlets pointed to in Ward’s not being selected. Even Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Paul Hackett revealed to “Pro Football Weekly” that the Chiefs came close to taking Ward in the draft:
Given Hackett’s description of Ward and his favorable comparison to Joe Montana, one would think the Chiefs would have selected Ward in Round 1 instead of a running back who rushed for 3,218 yards and 12 touchdowns over a six-year career. According to Ward, Round 2 wasn’t at all where the Chiefs were planning on drafting him. In an interview with Dan Patrick in 2013, Ward revealed that the Chiefs reached out to him at a later draft stage.
Despite being the better player, Ward would receive only a fraction of the attention heaped on Shuler during the pre-draft process. Ward didn’t do much to help his cause. When asked in January, before the Orange Bowl, which path he’d take, he replied, “It’s in the Lord’s hands.”
In February, Ward commented at the Davey O’Brien dinner, saying “there are other avenues” to playing in both the NFL and NBA. This heated speculation that he could play in the CFL or even turn to baseball — Ward, the AP pointed out, had recently been drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers. “It’s a possibility,” Ward said at the time. “If I decide to play baseball, I’ve already been drafted, so I have a team to go to.”
Ward spent the days before the NFL Draft participating in the Nike Desert Classic, a basketball showcase for college seniors. He told The San Bernardino County Sun that if he didn’t get drafted in the NFL, “I’ve had a great time, and that’s all I ask.” However, the same column featured a quote from Marty Blake, the NBA’s director of scouting at the time.
“He is a very, very good basketball player,” Blake said of Ward’s performance at the Desert Classic. “The problem with Charlie is he’s an NBA prospect, but he has to decide where he’s going to go. Charlie has to take a look at football, too.”
His basketball coach at Florida State, Pat Kennedy, saw things from a different perspective than most, praising Ward for putting himself in position, “to be drafted by both” the NBA and NFL, and “see who wants him the most.”
In May of 1994, weeks after the draft, the AP ran an NFL notes piece with a section titled “Goodbye, Charlie.” In it, the AP bemoaned Ward’s fatal flaw: “telling the truth” — not declaring which sport he preferred. But they did bring up a clever solution to Ward’s conundrum, pointing out that he could play in the NBA for a year and still have a future in professional football, “particularly with Jacksonville and Carolina joining the NFL next year.”
Ward went on to be selected by the New York Knicks with the No.26 pick in the ’94 NBA draft and would sign for over $5 million. Ward made the only logical choice for him and his family, but that hasn’t stopped people like me from wondering what if the Chiefs would’ve selected Ward in Round 1 (or any round, really) as the heir apparent to Joe Montana. Is it possible that the ’94 NFL draft missed an opportunity to launch the career of its second African American Hall of Fame-worthy quarterback? I think so. Here’s how Ward’s NFL career would’ve played out as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs. Or, perhaps more importantly to many readers, as a member of your fantasy football team.
Charlie Ward, NFL and fantasy football superstar, 1994-2003
Given that Joe Montana was still making plays for the Chiefs in his final season in the NFL, Ward would’ve likely spent the entire 1994 campaign holding the clipboard. In 1995, he would’ve been handed the keys to the offense after soaking up knowledge from one of the best quarterbacks ever to play the game.
1995 would’ve been Ward’s first season as the Chief’s full-time starter, and while they didn’t have many playmaking threats on the flanks, they still had Hall of Fame running back Marcus Allen on the roster. If you know how cerebral Marshall Faulk is and how he helped Peyton Manning become a better quarterback as a rookie in Indianapolis, I believe Marcus Allen would’ve had the same effect on a young Charlie Ward, given Allen’s on-field smarts. Not only would Ward be learning from Allen, but Allen would’ve also seen more open space on the swing and angle routes due to defenders being overly concerned about Ward’s ability to make plays with his legs.
Chiefs quarterback Steve Bono posted 3,121 yards and 21 touchdowns against 10 interceptions in 1995, leading the team to a 13-3 record and an eventual 10-7 divisional-round loss to the Indianapolis Colts. If Ward were the QB in 1995, given his skill set and the weapons at his disposal, his stats would’ve probably looked something like this:
|Year||Team||Games||Completions||Attempts||%||Pass Yds||Pass TDs|
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As for his rushing yards? 75 attempts for 560 yards (7.4 YPC) and six rushing TDs.
I also have the Chiefs defeating the Colts and eventually falling to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship Game, with Ward at the helm. As a result of his impressive numbers and his ability to guide his team to a deep playoff run, Ward is selected to his first Pro Bowl and is joined by Drew Bledsoe, John Elway, and Dan Marino.
Debates are sparked in fantasy football circles about Ward vs. Brett Favre as the better QB pick. Ward’s rushing prowess is giving him an extra 4-6 points per game, on top of great passing numbers.
In his third season, the Chiefs take a bit of a step back as their lack of talent on the perimeter finally catches up with them. Ward posts similar statistics to those that earned him a trip to the playoffs and the Pro Bowl a year before. Still, their defense’s inability to stop opposing offenses limits his possessions, as well as opportunities to build on last year’s success.
Recognizing that the team needed to retool in the offseason and give Ward another weapon to throw to, the Chiefs brought in Andre (Bad Moon) Rison, who significantly upgraded the Chief’s passing game. The nine-year veteran hauled in 89 catches for 1,092 yards and seven touchdowns, becoming somewhat of a security blanket for Ward. In this season, the Chiefs go 13-3 for the second time in three seasons and defeat John Elway’s Broncos and then the Pittsburgh Steelers en route to facing the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII.
Despite Desmond Howard’s MVP performance, Ward steals the show, capping off an amazing season with 304 yards and two touchdowns through the air and 12 rushes for 95 yards and a score on the ground to secure a 34-24 victory over the Packers and MVP honors.
Here at the halfway point in Ward’s career, the Chiefs double down on weapons for Ward and bring in Derrick Alexander and draft a former NCAA basketball player to play tight end for them. While Ward was equipped with new weapons, the team also adopted a new offensive philosophy, going from a West Coast offense to more of a vertical passing game. As a team, the Chiefs regress somewhat as they finish just 7-9 on the season, but Ward’s production is again among the NFL’s elite quarterbacks. Despite missing the playoffs, Ward puts together another 3,000-yard season with over 20 touchdowns, fewer than 10 interceptions, and at least 500 yards rushing. He is fantasy football gold and sparks debate about how early quarterbacks should be taken in drafts.
Ward is now becoming frustrated with his team’s inability to get to the playoffs consistently. Still, a couple of players allow him to remain hopeful that the team is in a position to make one final push for a title before he hangs up his cleats. Tony Gonzalez (the basketball player) has since turned into a Pro Bowler, and players like Priest Holmes and Dante Hall can make big plays for their team on any given down. Unfortunately, the talent at this juncture isn’t translating to wins, but with a little more patience and perseverance, another winning season may be just around the corner.
Ward plays the best season of his career, throwing for 4,106 yards and 27 touchdowns. At 32 years of age, he’s not quite as mobile, but he’s still able to put up 346 yards and 4 touchdowns on the ground while leading the Chiefs to a regular-season record of – you guessed it, 13-3. Ward and the Chiefs outgun and outrun Peyton Manning’s Colts in the divisional round of the playoffs by a score of 38-31, then breeze by Brady and the New England Patriots 24-14 to meet the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII.
Late in Super Bowl XXXVIII, Jake Delhomme launches a 12-yard pass to Ricky Proehl to tie the game at 29. That’s when Ward displays Joe Cool-like traits former Chiefs offensive coordinator Paul Hackett felt he had upon entering the ’94 draft. Ward marches his team down the field and gets kicker Morten Andersen in position to win the game with a 41-yard field goal with just four seconds remaining. Anderson nails the kick with no time left, and Ward and the Chiefs win Super Bowl XXXVIII 32-29. Ward ends his career on top after claiming his second Super Bowl.
Charlie Ward’s Would-Be NFL Numbers
- Career Passing Yards 33,950
- Touchdowns 268
- Interceptions 76
- Rushing Yards 4,725
- Touchdowns 67
- Fantasy titles won: Innumerable
- 2X Super Bowl Champion
- 2X Super Bowl MVP
- 9X Pro Bowl
- 3X All-Pro
Watching Ward in college, I never thought football would lose such a great quarterback to basketball – but it happened. I and so many others have had to imagine what his career would’ve been like had he gotten a true opportunity to play quarterback in the NFL. Sadly, fantasy is all we have left, and while playing out his NFL career in my mind certainly helps, some wounds never heal. Not only did the NFL derail a potential Hall of Fame career, but they also robbed the fans of an opportunity to see a truly unique quarterback in his prime.
Thankfully, Ward had basketball to fall back on, but hopefully, current and future professional sports leagues learn from this cautionary tale and properly evaluates their incoming talent moving forward.
(Top photo: Florida State / Collegiate Images via Getty Images)


Highlights on cable channels for tonight include the following:
7 p.m. — “The Marine.” A recently discharged Marine chases diamond thieves who have his wife. John Cena, Robert Patrick. AMC
7:30 p.m. — “Unstoppable.” A conductor and a veteran engineer race against the clock to stop an unmanned freight train before it reaches a city and causes a catastrophe. Denzel Washington, Chris Pine. FX
8 p.m. — “V for Vendetta.” In a futuristic Britain, a mysterious man plots an explosive revolution that will demolish parliament and overthrow the corrupt government. Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving. Syfy
8:30 p.m. — “He’s Just Not That Into You.” Several young women and men, from committed relationships and singles, try to understand the signals and the intentions of the other sex. Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Connelly. E!


Jaimie Nackan (TDJ News Corps)
Jaimie Nackan is currently studying media at the University of Guelph-Humber. She is a pianist and former ballet dancer, with further passions in literature, writing, and film. She was part of the National Ballet of Canada’s Emerging Arts Critics program and reviewed ballet and orchestra performances as a young writer. She is pursuing a career in critiquing the arts, while also working on her first novel.


Former Governor of Florida
Achieving Excellence in Education
Friday, March 23, 2012, 8:00 p.m.
College Park Center, UT Arlington
Audience Q&A to follow lecture.
Tickets for this event will be available beginning 10:00 a.m. on March 7, 2012.
This event has been rescheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. (originally
scheduled for 7:30 p.m.). The event will still take place on March 23.
Jeb Bush was the 43rd governor of Florida (1998-2007). He is the son
of the 41st President of the United States, George H.W. Bush, and
brother of the 43rd President, George W. Bush. Before his terms as
governor, Bush started The Foundation For Florida’s Future, a think tank
meant to influence public policy at the grassroots level. As governor,
Bush worked to improve Florida’s education system, protect its
environment, and boost its economy. He now heads the Foundation for
Excellence in Education, and his ideas on education reform are garnering
Bush’s appearance coincides
with the Annual Celebration of Excellence by Students (ACES) Symposium and is
co-sponsored by the Office of the President, College of Liberal Arts, College
of Education and Health Professions, School of Urban and Public Affairs and the
Office of Graduate Studies.


(BPT) – Warmer weather means days spent in the backyard with barbecues, pool parties and neighborhood gatherings. This year, create a more satisfying and sustainable outdoor living space that you’ll feel extra good about by going “green.” With some expert advice, it’s easier than you think.
Here are four easy tips from the experts at Trex to help homeowners transform the backyard into an eco-friendly escape.
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Gone are the days when it was difficult to find eco-friendly products constructed with sustainable manufacturing processes. Today, it’s easy being green, especially when it comes to outdoor living. Among the “greenest” products available for the home is composite decking. Case in point, in the past nine years, Trex – the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking – has salvaged more than 2.9 billion pounds of plastic and wood scrap, keeping these materials from landfills and transforming them into beautiful, high-performance and sustainable outdoor living products made of more than 95 percent recycled materials.
Maintaining a wood deck can be a chore with all that scrubbing, bleaching and staining – not to mention the work and harsh chemicals required to repair or replace weathered, splintered or deteriorated boards. Wood-alternative decking and railing is low maintenance and designed to withstand wear and tear from weather, outdoor furniture and foot traffic. High-performance composite decking offers superior durability and long-lasting good looks. Its exclusive composite formula brings together the best qualities of wood and plastic to create a superior alternative to wood, resulting in decks that require only a periodic cleaning with soap and water to stay looking and performing “like new” for years without sanding, staining or painting.
“High-performance composite decking allows homeowners to create the dream outdoor living space they’ve always wanted while being mindful of the environment,” says Adam Zambanini, vice president of marketing for Trex. “We are extremely proud to offer a product that is as easy on the earth as it is to maintain.”
Deck and landscape lighting are ideal for adding ambiance and safety to any outdoor space. For maximum energy efficiency, forego conventional lighting systems that use incandescent bulbs – which waste energy by producing heat as well as light – for more energy-efficient LED fixtures. For instance, fixtures featuring Cree LED components use 70 percent less energy than traditional incandescent lighting and deliver up to 40,000 hours of light, so homeowners can enjoy their outdoor spaces long after the sun goes down.
Finish with eco-friendly furnishings
Refresh your deck with sustainable and stylish all-weather outdoor furniture. Look for pieces made from durable composites or recycled steels. These materials are weather-resistant, ultra-durable and long-lasting. Composite furniture also is extremely eco-friendly made primarily from recycled polyethylene sourced from discarded plastics such as milk jugs. Like composite decking, composite furniture doesn’t require painting, staining or waterproofing to keep it looking like new for years to come.
For more information on the latest in “green” outdoor living products, visit www.trex.com.


The primary areas of focus of the Foundation are improving math and science
education and youth development. The Foundation and other corporate
initiatives also support programs focused on education and training, health
services, and cultural diversity.
Note: We are not anticipating adding new partners for
2007. Focus and funding for the Alcatel-Lucent Foundation for 2008 and
beyond has yet to be determined.


THE alleged Highland Park shooter’s uncle recalled how his nephew “wore women’s clothes at least once in the past” after cops said he fled the parade carnage wearing a wig.
Robert E. Crimo III is accused of firing 70 shots into a crowded parade and his uncle, Paul Crimo, told The Sun how he saw the 22-year-old dressed as a girl about a year ago and didn’t understand why.
“I’m shocked … It’s too much to process,” Paul said from his car, بعد seventh person died as a result of the July 4 اطلاق الرصاص.
“كانت هناك no warning signs. Nothing that I saw.”
Paul said he didn’t know why Robert dressed as a woman and still doesn’t understand why he would open fire on a crowd of innocent bystanders.
When asked if he had a message for anyone who was reading, he apologized to the families who were impacted.
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“I feel bad for all the families. My thoughts and prayers are with all the families,” هو قال.
“I’m heartbroken for all of them. I’ll forever be heartbroken.”
Paul added that he knew Robert had YouTube and social media accounts but didn’t know the content of what was on them.
It was announced by Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart that 22-year-old Crimo is now charged with seven counts of first-degree murder and will be facing “dozens” أكثر.
الأكثر قراءة في الشمس
“These are just the first of many charges filed against Mr. جريمة,” Rinehart said Tuesday evening.
“We anticipate dozens more charges.”
Rinehart also said the seven counts of first-degree murder will lead to a mandatory life sentence, if convicted, without the possibility of parole.
“We will seek the maximum sentence against this offender.”
الاربعاء, Rinehart will ask a judge to hold Crimo without bail.
“We must do everything we can to make sure that the horror that marked these streets never happens again.”
Gunshots rang out just 10 minutes after the start of a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, إلينوي – حول 25 miles north of Chicago.
Beach chairs, baby strollers, backpacks, and blankets were found strewn across the parade grounds as revelers sought cover.
Highland Park police believed the shooter scaled a ladder in an alley to access the roof of a business and then proceeded to open fire at parade-goers.
“He was very discreet and very difficult to see,” Lake County Major Crimes Task Force spokesman Chris Covelli said.
Authorities recovered a “high-powered rifle” believed to have been used in the mass shooting.
The suspect’s motive appeared to be random, investigators said before they named Crimo as the person of interest.
“By all means, عند هذه النقطة, this appears to be completely random,” Covelli said.
The Lake County coroner’s office said five victims, all adults, were declared dead at the scene, while a sixth victim died at a local hospital.
Tuesday afternoon, it was announced that a seventh person had died following the shooting.
Crimo was captured following an hours-long manhunt after he allegedly opened fire at parade-goers on Monday.
He was arrested when cops hunted down the silver Honda Fit that he was driving – hours after the deadly sniper attack at the parade.
Footage shared online shows the 22-year-old suspect being held down and cuffed by police just outside of Chicago.
He was seen with his face on the ground as cops swooped in on him.
The capture comes after the alleged gunman was spotted around 6.30 pm local time on Monday when officers tried to stop him – but he sped away, prompting a brief pursuit before he came to a stop.
He was taken into custody “without incident” and charges are pending as police continue to investigate.
The FBI put out an alert about Crimo, detailing his appearance and tattoos as they appealed for information.
Crimo posted videos on a YouTube channel that has since been terminated due to violating community guidelines.
Several of these videos contained music created by him, along with disturbing videos to accompany the tracks.


The digital landscape has evolved unprecedentedly, significantly impacting the entertainment industry. This transformation is particularly evident in online casinos, focusing on slot games, which have grown in popularity.
As technology advances, so does the demand for high-quality, responsive, and reliable online gaming experiences. This article delves into the role of cloud technology in shaping the present and future of digital gaming.
The Essence of Cloud Technology
At its core, cloud technology involves delivering computing services over the internet. These services encompass many functionalities, including storage, processing, networking, and more. In the gaming industry, cloud technology revolutionizes managing game resources, from hosting game servers to storing user data.
Enhancing Security and User Experience
Security is a paramount concern for any online platform, especially in casinos. Users need the assurance that their personal and financial information remains safeguarded. Cloud technology steps up to this challenge by providing advanced security protocols and encryption measures. Automated backups, disaster recovery solutions, and regular updates fortify the platform against potential threats. With the cloud, users can confidently engage in gaming, knowing their data is protected.
Key Concepts to Understand
Before we delve into the advantages of cloud technology in game management, let’s establish some key concepts:
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Cloud providers offer virtualized computing resources, enabling game developers to scale their infrastructure dynamically without the hassle of managing physical servers.
Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Developers gain access to ready-made development environments, streamlining the game creation and deployment process.
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Gaming platforms leverage cloud technology to deliver games directly to players via web browsers, eliminating time-consuming downloads and installations.
With these foundational concepts in mind, let’s explore the advantages of cloud technology in-game management.
Cloud Gaming: The Evolution of Gaming Experience
Several prominent cloud gaming providers have emerged in recent years, each offering a unique gaming experience:
Nvidia GeForce NOW
Launched in 2015, GeForce NOW boasts a library of over 500 games and has garnered over 14 million subscribers. It provides instant competition access and offers free and paid subscription options.
Google’s cloud gaming service, Stadia, offers game streaming on various devices, including Chromecast Ultra, Android TV devices, Chrome OS tablets, and more. Despite initial criticisms, it has gained a subscriber base of 2 million.
Sony’s cloud gaming platform, PlayStation Now, was introduced in 2014. It provides access to various games, including older titles from the PS2, PS3, and PS4 eras. PlayStation Now has amassed 3.2 million subscribers and offers streaming and download options.
Benefits of Cloud Gaming
Scalability is paramount in the gaming industry, particularly for online multiplayer games. Cloud technology empowers game developers with dynamic resource allocation and management capabilities. This means that game infrastructure can seamlessly adjust to accommodate player numbers and demands changes.
A prime example of cloud scalability in action is the viral game Fortnite. Thanks to its cloud-powered infrastructure, this battle royale game can host millions of players simultaneously. During special in-game events or peak playing hours, millions of players can participate without causing server crashes or performance degradation, highlighting the elasticity of cloud resources.
Accessibility and Collaboration
The cloud is a game-changer regarding accessibility and collaboration in game development. Remote partnership, once a logistical challenge, is now highly efficient. Game development teams scattered across the globe can access shared development environments and collaborate in real-time, boosting productivity and creativity.
Platforms like Unity Collaborate and GitHub, integrated with cloud solutions, have transformed how developers work together on game projects.
The best online casinos available across Ireland use cloud technology to enhance game offerings by increasing the responsiveness and quality of online games and diversifying the portfolio of themes, including TV, film, mythology, and even sports, in order to provide players with an exceptional gaming experience.
Cloud solutions significantly reduce costs related to infrastructure, maintenance, and manpower in-game management. Managing game servers and physical infrastructure traditionally required substantial upfront investments and ongoing expenses. Cloud technology changes this equation. Cloud providers handle server maintenance and updates, eliminating the need for dedicated IT staff.
Electronic Arts (EA) transitioned to cloud-based game streaming, reducing the cost of game distribution and infrastructure maintenance. Game companies can allocate resources more efficiently by offloading server management and maintenance to cloud providers, resulting in substantial cost savings.
Security and Recovery
Security is paramount in the gaming industry, where user data and intellectual property are at risk. Cloud technology provides robust security protocols, including encryption, firewalls, and identity management, safeguarding game data and user information. Additionally, it offers efficient data recovery options, protecting against data loss due to hardware failures or cyberattacks.
Prominent instances where cloud technology has played a pivotal role in securing game data include Sony’s PlayStation Network. By relying on cloud-based security measures, Sony has effectively protected user data and responded swiftly to security breaches, preserving the integrity of the gaming experience.
Innovation and Integration
Cloud technology fosters innovation in the gaming industry through its integration capabilities and developmental flexibility. Developers can leverage cloud services to integrate real-time multiplayer, AI-driven gameplay, and cloud-based analytics into their games.
Google’s Stadia platform, for instance, used cloud infrastructure to enable players to seamlessly switch devices while playing the same game, ushering in a new era of gaming flexibility. This innovation showcases how cloud technology can reshape the gaming landscape by enabling new features and management strategies.
Certainly, while cloud technology brings many advantages to game management, it’s essential to address common challenges and misconceptions associated with it:
Internet Reliance and Latency
Cloud gaming relies heavily on a fast and stable internet connection. Users with slow or unreliable internet may experience lag and delays.
Counterargument: As internet infrastructure improves globally, latency and internet speed issues are gradually diminishing. Cloud gaming providers are also continually optimizing their services to minimize latency and offer smoother experiences.
Data Privacy Concerns
Storing personal and gaming data on remote servers raises concerns about data privacy and security breaches.
Counterargument: Cloud gaming providers take data security seriously and employ advanced encryption and security protocols to protect user data. Users can also take precautions by using strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication when available.
Costs Over Time
While cloud gaming can be cost-effective initially, subscription fees can add up over time, potentially exceeding the cost of owning gaming hardware.
Counterargument: Users can manage costs by choosing subscription plans that align with their gaming habits. Some providers offer free tiers, and players can cancel subscriptions during periods of inactivity. Additionally, the cost savings from not needing high-end hardware can offset subscription fees for many gamers.
Limited Control Over Settings
Cloud gaming restricts users’ ability to customize game settings or apply mods.
Counterargument: While customization options may be limited in cloud gaming, many players prefer the convenience of a plug-and-play experience. Traditional gaming with local installations remains an option for those who desire more control.
Game Library Variability
The availability of games on cloud gaming platforms may vary, with some titles being periodically added or removed.
Counterargument: Cloud gaming providers typically communicate changes to their game libraries in advance, allowing users to plan accordingly. Users can also explore multiple cloud gaming platforms to access a broader range of titles.
Cloud technology is reshaping the gaming industry by providing various advantages in-game management. Its scalability, accessibility, cost-efficiency, security, and innovation capabilities drive the industry forward. As technology evolves, we can anticipate further advancements and applications of cloud technology within the gaming world.
Cloud technology is not just a game-changer; it’s the future of game management, promising more immersive, accessible, and collaborative gaming experiences for players and developers alike. As the gaming industry evolves, the cloud will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping its destiny.


Sambalpur University is a distinguished public research institution located in the picturesque Burla town within the Sambalpur district of Odisha, India. Established in accordance with the Sambalpur University Act passed by the Odisha Legislature on December 10, 1966, this university has been a beacon of higher education in Western Odisha. It commenced its academic journey on January 1, 1967, with Prof. Parsuram Mishra as its inaugural Vice-Chancellor.
One of the standout features of Sambalpur University is its broad academic spectrum, offering a plethora of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Its commitment to quality education is evident through its NAAC Grade “A” accreditation and recognition by UGC/MHRD. The university takes pride in covering nearly ten districts within the Odisha Legislature, contributing significantly to the region’s educational development.
Moreover, Sambalpur University has carved a niche for itself not only in teaching but also in the realm of research. It’s known for its robust teaching methodologies and leadership in various research disciplines. This institution continues to maintain its prestige as one of the most esteemed universities in the state of Odisha.
In essence, Sambalpur University stands as a symbol of academic excellence, regional development, and a commitment to nurturing the intellectual growth of its students. It plays a vital role in shaping the educational landscape of Western Odisha and contributes to the rich cultural diversity of India.


Summary of ANH Funding History:
The Alliance for NanoHealth (ANH) has received funding from the State of Texas and U.S. Congress. Over $15 million of funding has been utilized for:
- infrastructure development & equipment,
- seminars, workshops, & conferences,
- graduate student scholarships to attend nanomedicine workshops abroad,
- seed grant funding for high-risk collaborative research projects,
- planning grants intended to prepare multi-institutional teams for future Center of Excellence funding opportunities, and
- recruitment of world-class nano-bio researchers.
In 2005, the Alliance received $6.4 million in federal funding. A portion of the funds was designated for construction and equipment of a clean room at the University of Houston at the Science and Engineering Research and Classroom Complex (SERCC). The build-out of this 200,000-square-foot complex has just been completed. The remaining portion of the funds was dedicated to nanohealth research. In the summer of 2005, sixty-eight letters of intent were reviewed and selected by the Internal Seed Grant Review Committee. Based on their decision, thirty-five full proposals for external review were selected for final review, of which, ten were awarded seed grant funds.
In 2006, the ANH received $6.1 million in federal funding. $4.0 million was contracted through NASA for the establishment of the Space NanoHealth Laboratory (SNL) of the Alliance for NanoHealth with the objective to be of service to NASA in the solution of problems concerning the health care of astronauts in space exploration missions. The projects are being conducted in close coordination with NASA personnel and are structured to address specific human health risks identified in the "Bioastronautics Critical Path Roadmap". We envision the translation of the findings and technology developments arising from this program into potentially breakthrough advances in medicine for astronautic, civilian, and military applications. $2.1 million was contracted from the Department of Defense to create the Medical NanoVector Research and Development Center of the Alliance for NanoHealth. This Center incorporates world renowned experts in the fields of nanotechnology, biological/clinical sciences, bioengineering, in-vivo imaging, molecular resolution electron microscopy, mathematical/computational modeling of diseases and bio-barriers and cancer research in therapy and diagnosis.
The State of Texas also funded the Alliance $2.5M through the Emerging Technology Fund Subchapter F “Research Superiority Acquisition Award” to bring Dr. Mauro Ferrari, a world-renowned nanotechnology expert, to the Texas Medical Center.
In 2007, the ANH received $1.1 million in federal funding. Approximately half of the appropriation funding was used for critical equipment purchases to enhance ANH Core Facilities at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) and the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC). The remaining funds were allocated towards a new ANH funding program intended to solicit applications for planning grants that will support planning activities for groups of researchers to develop inter-disciplinary and inter-institutional research strategies to solve significant health care problems using nanomedicine approaches. The purpose of the request for applications (RFA) is to foster multidisciplinary nanomedicine projects and encourage communication between ANH member institutions that will lead to significant extramural funding to establish future Centers of Excellence.
Future ANH Funding:
Thanks to the incredible efforts and continued support from Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Congressman John Culberson, the Alliance for NanoHealth will be receiving $6.2 million in federal appropriation funding for FY2008 (See Full Story: "New Federal Funding Expected for Houston's Alliance for NanoHealth")
Breakdown of Funding:
- The $2.8M Department of Defense (DoD) earmark was received in October 2006. The actual disbursement of $2.34M, was partitioned towards the funding of multi-discipline, collaborative, research grant awards and administrative core of the Alliance for NanoHealth. Approximately $2.0M was allocated to fund the ten peer-reviewed seed grant proposals that required the collaboration between at least two ANH member institutions.
- The $0.6M ($579K actual) Department of Energy (DOE) earmark was allocated for the build-out efforts of the University of Houston’s new clean room.
- The $1.0M ($982K actual) Labor-Health and Human Services (Labor-HHS) earmark was utilized for equipment and build-out of the University of Houston’s new cleanroom.
- The $2.0M Veterans Affairs, Housing and Urban Development (VA-HUD)/NASA earmark is currently supporting a joint research program between the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHSCH-H), Rice University, and NASA Johnson Space Center for the development of carbon-based nanomaterials for spaceflight healthcare applications. These funds, which $1.984M was actually received, have allowed for the hiring of four new researchers at the UTHSC-H (two research faculty & 2 postdoctoral fellows) and seven new researchers at Rice University (seven postdoctoral fellows). Each of these newly recruited research personnel have specialized training in biomedical nanotechnology. Additionally, the VA-HUD/NASA funds supported six summer internships (four undergraduates and two students from the DeBakey High School).
- The $2.1M ($1.768M actual) from the Department of Defense (DoD) was allocated towards interdisciplinary research between the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHSC-H), University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (UTMDACC), and the Baylor College of Medicine (BCM).
- The $4.0M ($3.696M actual) from the Science, State, Commerce, Justice (SSCJ) appropriation was contracted through NASA. These funds were allocated to the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHSC-H) and Rice University to support nanotechnology research for space medicine with the objective to be of service to NASA in the solution of problems concerning the health care of astronauts in space exploration missions.
- The State of Texas also funded the Alliance $2.5M through the Emerging Technology Fund Subchapter F “Research Superiority Acquisition Award” to recruit Dr. Mauro Ferrari, a world-renowned nanotechnology expert, to the Texas Medical Center.
- The $1.1M ($934K actual) from the Department of Defense (DoD) was allocated towards interdisciplinary research in the form of a new ANH Planning Grant Program. These planning grants will be awarded to those multi-institutional teams preparing for future Centers of Excellence opportunities. The remaining funds were reserved for critical equipment purchases by the Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) and the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB).


If you are going on a cruise at night you know that you will have an opportunity to get a sunset photo. Everyone has taken and seen this type of picture. But when it is you it’s like you’re seeing a sunset for the first time.
The one word that says it all. Beautiful.


Year Inducted: 1982
Schools / Organizations: (Chicago) St. Ignatius High School
Biography: Tony Sacco attended St. Ignatius High School in Chicago where he lettered in football, basketball, and track. Sacco set a record for the longest touchdown run of 99 yards against St. Phillips. A graduate of St. Ambrose College in Davenport, Sacco participated in football, basketball, and baseball. A little All-American quarterback, Sacco played in the 1940 Chicago Tribune College All-Star game. As an official, Tony worked 28 IHSA regionals, 23 IHSA sectionals, 11 super-sectionals and the state finals in 1961, 1962, and 1963. His championship game was the first to be played in the Assembly Hall when Anthony Smedley’s fantastic shot from the corner at the horn gave (Chicago) Carver High School a 53-52 win over Centralia High School. Sacco worked five consecutive Chicago Public League finals with five different officials, and was named in a Chicago Sun-Times poll as the No. 1 basketball official in Illinois. Sacco also worked college football and basketball in the Big Ten, Missouri Valley, CCIW, and the National Football League for over 18 years. He has called NIT, NCAA and NAIA playoff games in basketball and has worked the NFL championship game. Tony Sacco passed away on September 11, 2002 at the age of 84.


Steve Jobs- Brilliant Engineer and Marketing Genius
Steve Jobs, the visionary in the black turtleneck who co-founded Apple Corporation in a Silicon Valley garage, built the world’s leading tech company and led a mobile computing revolution with wildly popular devices such as the IPod, IPhone, and IPad. The hard driving executive pioneered the concept of the personal computer and navigating them by clicking onscreen images with a mouse. Born February 24, 1955, and then adopted, Jobs grew up in Cupertino, California- Which would become home to Apple’s headquarters, showing an early interest in electronics. As a teenager, he phoned the president of Hewlett-Packard, to request parts for a school project. Jobs received the parts requested and also got an offer for a summer job at Hewlett-Packard. After high school, Jobs had plans to attend college and after one semester he dropped out of Oregon’s Reed College, although he returned to audit a class in calligraphy, which he says influenced his vision of Apple. Later, Jobs had another job at Atari designing video games and left that to backpack across India and take psychedelic drugs. Jobs said that this also helped shape his creative vision. While at HP, Jobs befriended Steve Wozniak, who impressed him with his skill at assembling electronic components. When Jobs was 21, he teamed with Wozniak and two other men to launch Apple Computer Inc. It’s been a long Silicon Valley legend that Jobs and Wozniak built there first product known as the “Apple 1” in Job’s parents garage in 1976. Jobs sold his Volkswagen van to help finance the venture. The primitive computer, priced at $666.00, had no keyboard or display, and customers had to assemble it themselves. The following year, Apple unveiled the Apple II computer at the inaugural West Coast Computer Fair. The machine was a hit, and the personal computing revolution was underway. Jobs was among the first computer engineers to...
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Cannabis has an iconic and unmistakable smell: pungent and earthy
But depending on the terpene profile of a given strain, that earthiness could have notes of orange peel or pine, making it pair better with other ingredients in edibles. A favorite scent or flavor can steer consumers toward your brand of cannabis-infused tincture or balm, let alone flower strain, if only for the novelty.
So what are terpenes, what can they do to enhance cannabis naturally, and what do they mean for the future of cannabis production?
What are terpenes?
Terpenes are naturally occurring chemical compounds found in the trichomes of female plants—on cannabis, they’re found in the sticky, frosted crystalline hairs found around the bud.
Regardless of species, terpenes affect a plant’s characteristics, how the plant functions in its ecosystem, and even how it interacts with other plants or animals around them.
When plants use their pigmentation or aroma to attract pollinators, or create repellent toxins to defend against herbivores, they are putting their terpenes into action. Terpenes also act as a communication channel between plants.
Long story short, terpenes can do much more than flavor your favorite flower strain, edible, or balm. In fact, studies have shown that terpenes could be the missing link for customizing the health benefits that cannabis products have on their users.
How can cannabis terpenes affect health?
Distinguishing between cannabis products has always revolved around potency and strain. But by targeting specific terpenes and increasing their presence in cannabis, many biologists believe they can amplify the therapeutic benefits of marijuana consumption. This field of research is still new, but it opens up new possibilities not just for the sale of recreational cannabis but for the role it plays in the lives of patients.
Scientists have identified hundreds of terpenes present in cannabis, some that help reduce anxiety and fight depression, and others that are anti-inflammatory and antiviral. Moreover, increasing the presence of certain terpenes could counteract certain side effects of cannabis consumption. For example, in addition to fortifying memory, terpenes α-pinene and β-pinene have shown to lower the intoxicating psychoactive effects of THC, and β-myrcene can help prevent high-induced listlessness by boosting a user’s energy.
However cannabis growers, processors, or dispensaries reimagine their businesses in light of new terpene research, it’s clear that these chemical compounds are the future of customization in the industry.
High-density vertical grow systems for cannabis
High-density racking for vertical farming offers cannabis businesses the freedom to carve out space for terpene research and development without sacrificing the space they need for plants, processing, and more, not to mention capitalizing on space to grow.
For more information, contact your local Authorized Montel Distributor and ask about our free, no-obligation consultations, which include 2D and 3D renderings of what a vertical indoor farming system would look like at your dispensary or grow op.


SME Needs is based in Croydon, Surrey, and works with owner managed businesses across London and the South East.
CANDDi for SME Needs
SME Needs also uses CANDDi to generate insight into how its outbound email campaigns are performing. By integrating the CANDDi tracking code into emails it sends to new business prospects, they are able to identify visitors clicking on the email links which go through to the SME Needs site.
Almost a third of SME Needs’ clients are now utilizing CANDDi to deliver insight into the performance of their digital marketing campaigns. The majority are using CANDDi to track website visitors and to improve their email marketing.
SME Needs runs at least one outbound email campaign a week and CANDDi is used to generate insight into which people are opening and interacting with email content and clicking on links back to client websites.
SME Needs’ clients have experienced results which have directly led to sales. One client secured a £100k new business deal from the CANDDi Capture tool on its website. Another client – an e-commerce company - has dramatically improved its close rate on products through improved outbound email campaigns.


New Zealanders receive healthcare through a mixture of public and privately-funded services. The public healthcare system is mainly funded through general taxation.
In 2007, total health expenditure (public and private) was worth $16.2 billion (Source: Ministry of Health). Publicly-funded healthcare represented a 79.2 percent share of this total, with private healthcare holding a share of 20.8 percent.
Total health expenditure in 2007 represented 9.1 percent of GDP which is the same as the OECD weighted average. New Zealand public health spending currently represents around 7 percent of GDP. Treasury estimates this amount will double by 2050 unless steps are taken to curb the increase.
In May 2010, Vote Health received an increase of $512 million but it is only marginally above the level health officials calculate is necessary to keep up with inflation and population growth. So, public health providers are being told to tighten their belts and increase efficiencies. Vote Health for 2010/11 stands at just under $13.574 billion.
A complex network of organisations and people deliver health and disability services in New Zealand.
The Minister and Ministry of Health develop national policy, provide leadership and monitor District Health Board performance. They also work with DHBS, primary health organisations, non-government organisations, Crown entities, health professional and others across the system to achieve health goals for New Zealanders.
District Health Boards
There are 20 DHBs in New Zealand. They were set up in 2001 under the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000. DHBs are responsible to the Minister for providing, or funding the provision of, health and disability services in their district. Funding is allocated via a population-based formula by the Ministry of Health. This includes funding for primary care, public health services, aged care, and services provided by other non-government health providers including Māori and Pacific providers.
Each DHB is responsible for organising healthcare in the district and meeting the standards and goals set by the Ministry of Health. DHBs range in population size from about 30,000 at the smallest to over 500,000 for the largest.
DHBs currently have discretion on procuring medical devices. Government has, however, encouraged them to share procurement services to gain efficiencies and some DHBs have set up such arrangements, for example, HealthAlliance in Auckland. In July 2010, the Minister expanded Government drug buying agency Pharmac’s role to include procurement of medical devices. Over time the Minister intends Pharmac to become responsible for managing the prioritisation, assessment, standardisation and procurement of all medical devices. Meanwhile, the new Shared Services Agency is expected begin the process of nationally procuring a range of medical devices that are already used in public hospitals.
There are around 220 hospitals (public and private) in New Zealand. The major regional public hospitals are:
The Government introduced non-profit, community-based Primary Health Organisations (PHOs) in 2002 to implement its primary healthcare strategy. PHOs comprise doctors, nurses and other health professionals in the community (such as Māori health workers, health promotion workers, dieticians, pharmacists, physiotherapists and midwives). PHOs serve the health needs of their enrolled populations. They contract to DHBs on a per capita basis to provide primary healthcare services. Patients usually pay a subsidised fee to visit a GP unless, like children under six, they are entitled to free care.
There are 81 PHOs currently. In early 2010, however, the Minister announced the PHOs would be restructured and reduced to 40 to free up money for more patient care and a wider range of health services. PHOs currently cost around $715 million a year with about $541 million going directly to GPs in patient subsidies and the rest on specific health programmes.
The Accident Compensation Commission is another government agency which funds health and disability services particularly in relation to accidental injury. ACC, which was introduced in 1974, supplies ‘no fault’ accident insurance coverage which is intended to compensate people for medical bills and loss of wages. It is funded by employer and employee levies.
Around 1.3 million New Zealanders have health insurance. The work performed at private surgical hospitals is primarily funded by medical insurers with around 20 percent funded by ACC or other sources.
Private hospitals are also contracted by the DHBs to perform surgery when they require additional capacity.
There are 36 private surgical hospitals in New Zealand. They performed 164,000 elective procedures in 2008-2009.
New Zealand’s only national private hospital network is Southern Cross Healthcare Group. Other key private surgical facilities are:
NZ Medical Technology manufacturing
In 2009, New Zealand medical technology companies earned revenue of $587 million per annum – 88 percent of which was export revenue. This sector has revenue growth of between 14-16 percent per annum.


Dr Noushin Nasiri
Research Field: Nanotechnoloy
Dr Noushin Nasiri is an engineer in the field of nanotechnology whose research aims to develop breath tests that can diagnose diseases like diabetes and breast cancer in their very early stages.
Her research is focused on developing nanosensors to facilitate early, non-invasive disease diagnosis through biomarkers in our breath.
Each nanosensor is made of billions of nanoparticles and is only a few atoms across, so small it could fit inside our phones and check our health daily.
The implications of Noushin’s research are far-reaching – a breath test is cheaper and less invasive than existing tests and almost instantaneous, which could make detection more widely accessible on a global scale and result in higher recovery rates and lower treatment costs.
Outside the lab, Noushin has presented her research widely, including at TEDx Sydney Salon, on the ABC’s Ockham’s Razor and at Sydney Spark Festival. Noushin shares her passion for STEM with the next generation of researchers by regularly supporting primary and high school events.
Dr Noushin Nasiri was awarded her PhD by the Australian National University in 2017 and is currently a Lecturer with the School of Engineering at Macquarie University.


Open call – INTERNATIONAL curator residencies PROGRAMME 2023
Deadline: 17:00 pm Monday 5 December 2022
Read more about the award and our application procedure here
I loved my time at Fire Station and can’t thank the team enough for their care, insight and generosity during my stay in Dublin. They went out of their way to help me navigate the city’s arts ecology and make the most of my residency, which was a rewarding and generative few weeks.
Siobhán Forshaw, International Curator Residency Awardee, July 2022


Nela Ticket Image Gallery
Nela Ticket is a 2018 Telugu Action comedy film.
The film produced by Ram Talluri on SRT Entertainments banner and directed by Kalyan Krishna Kurasala.
The film features Ravi Teja and Malvika Sharma in the lead roles
Jagapati Babu plays as the main antagonist.
Music and background score is composed by Shakthi Kanth Karthick.
In August 2016 US based NRI, Ram Talluri signed Ravi Teja for his next film.
In December 2017 director Kalyan Krishna Kurasala joined the project.
Mumbai based model Malvika Sharma was signed in as a female lead, which marks her debut in cinema.
Principal photography began on 5 January 2018 in Hyderabad.
Films's shoot was wrapped up on early May 2018.
The film is scheduled for a worldwide release on 25 May 2018.


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Actress and model Suki Waterhouse and entrepreneur Poppy Jamie were lying in bed about a year and a half ago when the idea came to them. It had been a long week: Waterhouse had spent gruelingly hot days shooting a film in the deserts outside Los Angeles, and the two women had passed the weekend recuperating by wandering Los Angeles’s Bustown Modern boutique when they happened upon a fabulous vintage fanny pack — “the coolest bag ever,” as Jamie remembered it.
“We were like, ‘Why don’t people make bags like this anymore?’” she said, wondering. And then: “Wouldn’t it be cool if we…”
And thus the seeds of Pop & Suki were sown. Though Jamie and Waterhouse have been friends for nearly four years, they’d never before undertaken a creative collaboration; over the past 18 months, they conceived, developed (in collaboration with a design team), and executed the new, customizable accessories line bearing their names.
“It’s a dream, being able to call your best friend and gossip about the night before and then have a work call for an hour,” Jamie said, speaking over the phone from Los Angeles. It was Halloween, a frigid day where I sat in New York but balmy and sunny where the two friends were just wrapping up a photo shoot. “We’re kind of soaking up the rays,” Jamie said. “Storing away some sunshine.”
It was also, perhaps more significantly for Waterhouse and Jamie, the day their pre-orders finally shipped and the day before the official collection launch.
“It’s a surreal moment seeing them all packaged up and ready to go,” Waterhouse said. “It’s like our giving-birth day.”
Pop & Suki opened for pre-orders in mid-September; since then, pieces from the collection have been spotted on the likes of Lena Dunham, Amber Valletta and Lucy Hale.
For their first venture, Waterhouse and Jamie designed two silhouettes (a small leather camera bag and larger suede shopping tote) in three distinct colors — black, a dark reddish cognac, and pastel pink — with personalized options like monogramming, charms, tassels, and, for the camera bag, a selection of six different straps. (Including a waist strap — their imagining of a fanny pack bringing the Pop & Suki origin myth full circle.) The bags are versatile, convertible day-to-night pieces, with hints of the retro, vintage aesthetic that first inspired Waterhouse and Jamie’s venture. The pieces synthesize their respective aesthetics: for Jamie, it’s girlier, more polished; for Waterhouse, more tomboyish, “sloppy,” she joked.
The brand’s Instagram is a treasure trove of cotton candy-colored found images, Pantone chips, and shots of friends and fans modeling Pop & Suki designs. (“I dream a bit of looking like a fairy or ice cream,” Waterhouse said. “I think it stems from an early love of Power Puff.”) Fittingly, one of the duo’s customizable options is a black heart split down the middle reading “Best Friends” in white lettering, a more sophisticated take on friendship necklaces exchanged at summer camp and in first grade classrooms.
But, as Waterhouse tells it, the collection less emphasizes best friends and more celebrates women with a strong point of view and sense of purpose — much like Waterhouse and Jamie themselves. “Me and Pops were always just super in awe of girls, really,” she said, citing artist-activists like Rowan Blanchard and Dunham, entrepreneurs like Sheryl Sandberg and Arianna Huffington, and actors like Emma Stone and Sasha Lane.
“We’re real lovers of women.” Jamie jumped in, noting that not too long ago, they might have faced even greater challenges in funding and executing their vision. “We don’t take it for granted,” she said. “The environment has changed to enable us to be entrepreneurs.” Pop & Suki emphasizes sustainability, both in materials and production; the accessories are manufactured in Los Angeles, and the direct-to-consumer model ensures a more affordable price point. (It’s an analogue, in many ways, to a fledgling Everlane.)
Though they’ve only just launched, Waterhouse and Jamie have already started imagining the next Pop & Suki collection. They began the design process with hundreds of ideas that they had to whittle down to a focused, core collection: “We really created the bags that we wanted to have and the bags that we couldn’t find,” Jamie said. But there are new bags to dream up — maybe a satchel or a backpack.
“We love making fashion individual,” Jamie said. “That’s what we really wanted to allow.”


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Cliff Lee, Professor of Education at Mills College at Northeastern University and Elizabeth Soep, Senior Producer and Research Director at Youth Radio have written a new book
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For decades, the Australian Open has been pushing the boundaries of innovation, growth and technology. With the evolution of tennis equipment has come the evolution of Australia’s Grand Slam. From grass courts at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, to the surrounds of Melbourne Park and Rod Laver Arena, the AO has come a long way from its humble beginnings and is now one of the world's great sports and entertainment events, playing host to hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. The AO Decades Collection celebrates the most iconic items and moments of the AO. Beginning in the 1970s, and moving through 50 years of archive, the collection showcases the AO as one of the most innovative and forward thinking events in the tennis world.


2019 Forum on Criminal Justice
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The 2019 Forum on Criminal Justice will be held September 15-18 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA. Hosted by the National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) and the International Community Corrections Association (ICCA), the Forum on Criminal Justice showcase programs, research and policies that will help justice practitioners, researchers and decision makers move the criminal justice system forward, getting to where we need to be through policy, practice and research.
Workshop tracks will focus on: systems integration and managing special populations; information sharing and technology; behavioral health and community-based services; policing violent crime and serving victims; and administration and management.


Sunday 11th September, 8.30am
Due to the success of our recent 20km Follies Challenge, we have decided to hold a new challenge. This 22km walk will take in the four Wentworth Follies, plus a slightly extended route. The walk is recommended for seasoned walkers with suitable footwear and clothing. Well-behaved dogs on leads are also welcome to join.
This is a fundraising event, which will last approximately six hours, including breaks with snacks/water and a hot drink back at the House upon completion.
Registration will be at 8.30am for a 9.00am start.


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Petitioner is a state prisoner proceeding pro se with a petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Before the court is respondent Sisto's motion to dismiss this action on the ground that it is barred under the applicable one-year statute of limitations.
On November 5, 2002, a Butte County Superior Court jury found petitioner guilty of first degree murder and found a firearm discharge causing death enhancement allegation to be true. (Pet. at 2.) Petitioner was sentenced to two consecutive terms of 25 years to life. (Id.)
On February 9, 2005, the California Court of Appeal for the Third Appellate District affirmed petitioner's judgment of conviction. (Id. at 26.) On May 11, 2005, the California Supreme Court summarily denied a petition for review filed on petitioner's behalf. (Lod. Doc. 3.)
On March 3, 2006, petitioner filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus with the Butte County Superior Court. (Lod. Doc. 4.) The petition was denied on March 6, 2006. (Lod. Doc. 5.) On March 30, 2006, petitioner filed his habeas petition with the California Court of Appeal for the Third Appellate District. (Lod. Doc. 6.) The petition was summarily denied on April 6, 2006. (Lod. Doc. 7.) On May 9, 2006, petitioner filed a habeas petition with the California Supreme Court. (Lod. Doc. 8.) The petition was denied on December 13, 2006. (Lod. Doc. 9.) According to the California Supreme Court's docket, it appears that the mailed denial of the petition was returned to the court marked as "unable to forward" on January 8, 2007 and the returned mail was re-sent to petitioner on July 26, 2007. (Id.)
On February 8, 2008 petitioner signed his federal habeas petition and it was received by this court for filing on February 11, 2008.
Respondent argues that the federal habeas petition should be dismissed as untimely. Respondent contends that petitioner's judgment of conviction became final on August 9, 2005, 90 days after his petition for review was denied by the California Supreme Court. Counsel argues that the statute of limitations thus began to run on August 10, 2005, and continued to run until it was tolled on March 3, 2006 by petitioner's filing of his habeas petition with the Butte County Superior Court. (Mot. to Dismiss (MTD) at 5.) Therefore, according to respondent, the statute of limitations ran for 206 days and petitioner then had 159 days left on the one-year limitations period. (Id.) Respondent contends that tolling of the statute of limitations for filing a federal petition ended on December 13, 2006 when the California Supreme Court denied petitioner's habeas petition filed with that court. (Id.) Under respondent's calculation, the statute of limitations ran for 159 days following the December 13, 2006, denial of the petition for review until it expired on May 22, 2007. (Id.) Respondent contends that since petitioner did not file his federal petition until February 11, 2008, he has exceeded the one-year period by almost nine months. (Id.)
In opposing the motion to dismiss, petitioner advances several arguments. First, petitioner argues that he was not aware of the California Supreme Court's ruling until July 28, 2007. (Pet'r Opp'n, Mem. P. & A. (Pet'r P&A) at 1.) Second, he contends that he did not have "the record to work from, as well as his own mental defects (no medications) and property receipt delays, from June 12, 2007 through August of 2007 also contributed to the delay [in filing his federal petition]." (Id.) Third, he contends that there was fraud upon the court and that this should prevent any statute of limitations bar. (Id. at 2.) In this regard, petitioner asserts that,
[t]he detective in this case lied and failed to inform the court during a hearing to suppress Petitioner's confession, that as a matter of law, Petitioner was not free to leave the police interrogation room during a non-Mirandized interrogation, because the detectives had already obtained a warrant for Petitioner's arrest, and they were duty-bound to execute that warrant, as a matter of law. (Id. at 3.) Fourth, petitioner asserts that he is actually innocent of the crime for which he was convicted. (Id. at 4.) Petitioner contends that he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic alcoholism and drug addiction and that counsel never investigated or addressed his mental disability at trial. (Id. at 4.) Thus, he argues that "[i]t is reasonably likely that Petitioner was not guilty by reason of insanity of mental defect at the time of the crime and he is legally and actually innocent." (Id.)
III. The Statute of Limitations under the AEDPA
Under the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 ("AEDPA"), a one-year period of limitation applies to a petition for writ of habeas corpus filed in federal court by a person in custody pursuant to the judgment of a state court. 28 U.S.C. § 2244(d)(1). The period of limitation applies to all federal habeas petitions filed after the statute was enacted. Lindh v. Murphy, 521 U.S. 320, 322-23 (1997). Because this action was commenced in 2008, the AEDPA period of limitation is applicable to the petition.
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2244(d)(1), the statute of limitations shall run from the latest of:
(A) date on which judgment became final by the conclusion of direct review ...


Christmas has always been a time for my family and friends to get together and enjoy the holidays.
It’s not hard to make a gift of a golf car seat cover for friends or family this holiday season. Here’s why.
Staying home from work when you have been burning the midnight oil is what we called “pulling a Liz”.
Some accounting jobs were meant to stay or not!
An exciting time to be alive for me was computerized accounting. Right down my alley!


There’s nothing better than escaping the cold winter weather than rugging up in front of the TV with a blanket and a bowl of popcorn… And we’ve found the most enthralling show for you to watch while you do it!
Introducing the newest murder mystery on Prime Video, Deadloch! This brand new Aussie series mixes riveting crime shows with the hilarious comedy of The Kates (think @thekateringshow and @getkrackinshow). You’ll be entranced by the sleepy town of Deadloch, Tasmania as you attempt to unravel the clues to this puzzling murder mystery with a twist.
Deadloch is exclusively available on @primevideoaunz, so don’t wait – check it out now!


NFL – Season Finale & SWCW
BIGGEST. ENDING. EVER.
When the NFL branded the 2021-22 season as “The Biggest Season Ever” they did so with good reason; an extra week, an extra game, and two extra playoff teams paired with the extra intensity of fans being able to return to stadiums. Phew, that’s a lot of extra. Once it came time to communicate all that added goodness to fans in a way that built hype around the first-of-their-kind events they turned to their trusty Compadre’s to get the job done.
LEAVING IT ALL ON THE FIELD
First up, it was on us to build a promo spot and graphics package for the NFL’s first ever Week 18, now better known as “The Season Finale”. Like any great season finale it served up more stakes than a bustling Ruth’s Chris with all 32 teams in action and multiple playoff spots hanging in the balance.
A CAN’T-MISS FINALE
To properly amplify the drama of the weekend, we utilized a high-energy track to drive the spot and a VO-driven script that called out specifically what was on the line. We also developed a premium look and feel for the event that could serve as the Season Finale branding for years to come.
ONE CRAZY A** WEEKEND
With the action-packed Season Finale in the rearview and the playoffs set, it was time to turn our sights to Super Wild Card Weekend. Wild might’ve been an understatement as the weekend featured six games across three days including the first ever Monday night playoff game.
With so many moving pieces and must-see matchups, it was imperative that all of our spots clearly communicated who was playing on which days without losing the weight and intensity of the playoffs. To pull this off we created a modular matchup graphic so we could slot in different teams, days, and times in a visual language that was easy to digest while leaning on a badass track to rev up the drama.
AN UNSTOPPABLE TEAM
Aside from being a blast to execute, getting to play an integral role in marketing and introducing these two pivotal events further solidifies our ongoing partnership with the NFL and adds yet another successful collaboration to our trophy case. Here’s to more hard-hittin, beer-sippin, salsa-dippin, thrill rides to come!
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Monday, April 25, 2011
VH1 Mob Wives
The show follows around four women whose husbands or fathers are in jail for mob connections. Obviously drama unfolds. The show may already hold the record for the most bleeped out curse words on television. One of the cast members, Drita, was recently on a radio show to promote the show and dropped some F-bombs, which got the host fired. Renee and Drita will most likely be the big stars, as they seem to bring the most, uh, "colorful commentary" with Renee being the most dramatic. It's basically Jersey Shore with older people. Except they are scarier than the Jersey Shore cast.
I'm pretty sure all four of these women could have successful MMA careers if the show doesn't work out. Or when their 15 minutes are up.