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- Home sales remained tepid in June, increasing just 2.0 percent over last year.
- Competition remains highest on the Eastside, where 51 percent of all homes sold in June went for more than the asking price.
- Condos in the Westside areas of the Pacific Palisades, Malibu and Santa Monica all fetched a median sale price of over $800,000 in June.
Home prices in the city of Los Angeles rose 7.3 percent in June from a year earlier to $590,000, down slightly from last month’s high-water mark of $600,000. Home sales remained tepid in June, increasing just 2.0 percent over last year.
While new listings were up 7.7 percent since last June and overall supply continued a six-month run of annual growth, L.A. homebuyers continued to struggle with a lack of options. In June, months supply was 2.4 months. Six months of supply typically signals a balanced market, which L.A. has not enjoyed since February of 2011.
Even in the face of robust price growth, competition has continued to increase. Forty-two percent of homes sold in June went for more than the asking price, and the average sale-to-list ratio came in at 100.2 percent — the highest level recorded since October 2013.
“It’s not breaking news that there is a housing supply shortage in L.A.,” said Redfin real estate agent Anthony Altieri. “While the dream of the perfectly remodeled midcentury home in Silver Lake, for instance, is out of reach for many buyers, there are options for those whose primary goal is getting a home under contract while mortgage rates are still so low. If you’re willing to consider a fixer-upper or even purchase a condo instead, you can typically buy at a much lower premium and face a lot less competition.”
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Prices are still rising on the Westside, where the median sale price this June held strong at $1.22 million, up 11 percent from last year. Competition remains highest on the Eastside, where 51 percent of all homes sold in June went for more than the asking price. With the typical home selling within 20 days, the Eastside was also the fastest market compared with the Westside, South L.A. and the Valley.
With the housing affordability crisis in L.A. seeming interminable, this month we took a look at trends in the condominium market to see where buyers may still find a reasonably priced home in a desirable neighborhood. Of the neighborhoods we tracked in June, here are the ones where condos are still relatively affordable:
- In Silver Lake, the median sale price for a single-family home as of June was $1.07 million. Condo buyers, on the other hand, were snagging properties for a median price of $558,000.
- In Woodland Hills, the typical single-family home fetched a median sale price of $760,000. Condos appeared to be a bargain, fetching a median price of just $385,000.
- As of this June, Hollywood Hills buyers were forking over a median price of $1.4 million for a single-family home. Condo buyers enjoyed the prestigious neighborhood and access to the Sunset Strip but for nearly $1 million less, at a median $535,000 in June.
- Buying on the Westside seems out of reach for the typical buyer regardless of property type. This June, the median sale price for a single-family home in Venice was $1.8 million, but a buyer would still have to pay a median price of just over $1 million for a condo.
- Condos in the Westside areas of Pacific Palisades, Malibu and Santa Monica all fetched a median sale price of over $800,000 in June.
NOTE: Not all neighborhoods are listed, but totals for L.A. encompass entire city. Data is based on listing information and might not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Neighborhood-specific data is measured over the three months ended June 30. Inventory measures listings active as of June 30.
See Redfin’s data center to find out what’s happening in other cities.


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Former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Rob Schneider recalled the moment he knew the iconic TV show was “over.” The comedy legend pointed to one “cold opening” about American politics. “I literally prayed…don’t do this,” he said, remembering the skit.
Comedian Rob Schneider (Credit: YouTube)
Rob Schneider is a comedic legend with a career spanning Saturday Night Live, films like Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo and The Benchwarmers, and a strong stand-up comedy routine. The one-time SNL cast member granted Glenn Beck an interview, and the subject quickly turned to politics and the influence of Hollywood entertainers.
According to The Blaze, “Schneider joined The Glenn Beck Podcast to tell his story, including how listening to Glenn helped him go from a Hollywood liberal to a conservative who would rather be ostracized than stay silent. He also detailed the sad state of comedy in the woke era, how SNL changed since he left, and the moment he knew his ‘old show’ was officially ‘over.’”
Rob Schneider (right) with David Spade and Jon Heder in the 2006 film The Benchwarmers (Credit: YouTube)
“I hate to crap on my old show,” Schneider told Glenn Beck. “But when I saw, when Hillary Clinton lost … and then when Kate McKinnon went out there on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ on a cold opening … dressed as Hillary Clinton, and she starts playing ‘Hallelujah,’ I literally prayed, please have a joke at the end. Don’t do this. Please don’t go down there. And, there was no joke at the end, and I went, it’s over. It’s over. It’s not gonna come back.”
The SNL bit Schneider referenced aired in November 2016, the week after Donald Trump was elected president. After singing the Leonard Cohen classic in an all-white pantsuit, McKinnon turned towards the camera and said, “I’m not giving up, and neither should you,” before abruptly breaking character to give the usual “live from New York…” call to action. This wasn’t a comedy skit, Schneider claimed, it was a clear political statement.
Comedian Kate McKinnon sings “Hallelujah” as Hillary Clinton in November 2016 (Credit: YouTube)
“Hillary lost and they treated the show as if it was a funeral for America,” reporter Holly Ash wrote about SNL’s cold opening. “Donald Trump hadn’t even been sworn in yet and they immediately drop all comedic pretense and go straight into mourning.”
Schneider also accuses the late-night hosts of using their platform to preach their own personal politics. “You can take the comedic indoctrination process happening with each of the late-night hosts, and you can exchange them with each other. That’s how you know it’s not interesting anymore. There’s not an independent voice anymore,” Schneider said. “It’s all indoctrination by comedic imposition.”
According to Hollywood reporter Christian Toto, Schneider isn’t the only former SNL cast member to embrace conservative politics. “SNL alums are increasingly embracing the Right,” he wrote. “Victoria Jackson did just that a while ago, as did Weekend Update standout Dennis Miller. Jon Lovitz needed to run his own business to realize the Right might be friendlier to his entrepreneurial dreams. David Spade doesn’t wear his politics on his sleeve, but he speaks out early and often against the Left’s cudgel, Cancel Culture,” he continued.
“Schneider was always willing to hear both sides of the ideological aisle, even when he voted for Democrats,” Toto added. “He describes hearing Beck’s monologues on Fox News years ago and agreeing with some, but certainly not all, of what the conservative talker said. Schneider also weighed in on how the First Amendment is under attack.”
“The bellwether of freedom in the world is our freedom of speech. That is under attack, and that is something we have to fight for,” Rob Schneider said. “If I hate what you’re saying, I will fight for your right to say it.”
Rob Schneider during his interview with Glenn Beck (Credit: YouTube)
Some don’t agree with Rob Schneider’s take on Kate McKinnon’s cold opening on SNL, like Yahoo entertainment reporter Abby Jones. “While we agree with Schneider that McKinnon’s cold open was a bit hard to watch, we think its cringe effect is less about its political references, and more due to the fact that it’s really not powerful enough to ‘indoctrinate’ anyone at all,” she wrote.
However, one comment that garnered over a thousand “thumbs ups” sees it differently. “I think [Schneider’s] only point was that it wasn’t a joke,” the commenter wrote. “It was preachy. Regardless of what political leaning the message had. The show’s point is (or should be) to make people laugh. Period the end.”

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A decision by the Fulton Board of County Commissioners to deny Archbold’s border conformity request is still a hot topic for the Village Council.
The 2-1 decision Dec. 22 to maintain the status quo has done nothing to heal a rift with German Township or to improve relations with the county board. The issue has now engulfed discussions about the fate of fire equipment for the local fire department.
The village has tried repeatedly to set up a time for its representatives and the township’s to discuss the equipment but to no avail. The village maintains it can go out and purchase new or more up-to-date equipment if the township continues to drag its feet, Council member Kevin Morton said.
There is a meeting scheduled for Jan. 23, but council members are not confident anything will happen. Especially after the township has bailed on six to eight other meetings.
If there is no resolution, the village could buy new equipment at what Fire Chief Andy Broadbeck estimates will cost $1 million more than the current equipment is valued. If the township sells the old equipment, the village by contract, can ask for 70 percent of the proceeds, Morton said.
During a time of council discussion on the fire equipment meeting and recent county board rejection of Archbold’s boundary confirmation request, the council members let loose on the German Township board and some of their fury on retired Commissioner Paul Barnaby who was called the townships’ “legal counsel.”
The commissioners’ decision still grates on the council as the village wants its autonomy now. The council may try again for the border conformity request.
How the township board would react is anyone’s guess, Morton said.
“The trustees are a little reluctant ,” Morton said. “They are scared to move forward.
The formula has already been created, it’s patterned off EMS, Morton said.
“It’s very fair,” he said.
The village will need to impress on its attorney to impress on the township’s attorney that much headway needs to be made in the fire equipment talks before Jan. 23. The board has had six months to come up with a response.
“I do not want to be locked in for five years,” Morton said. “They are obligated to all 6,500 people.”
The solution for council is simple, the township needs to come up with all the money; it falls squarely in their lap. So far, the township has been silent.
According to Administrator Donna Dettling, the township has turned down six to eight meetings over a six-month period. The council has been patient but that is nearing the end.
“If we have to wait until Jan. 23,we should give them 90 days,” Council member Kenny Cowell said. “Get to the point. Let’s move forward.”
“It’s a black eye on the trustees, if we buy now,” Vaughn Bentz said of new fire equipment.
The township has been paying $56,000 for its share of the fire department support, but now wants to cut that to $51,000, Morton said. The village consented, but now is rethinking the decision.
“We did so to play nice and be fair,” Morton said. “If they can pay $56,000, why do they get to pay less.”
Council members are visibly frustrated with the lack of progress.
“We have gotten nothing done,” Kevin Eicher said.
“We are trying to talk, but they aren’t talking to us,” Ed Leininger said.
There’s no justification, they said Andy’s numbers are not right. There’s no facts, just emotion.
“I hope we can come up with something.”
Turning to the Fulton County board, the council focused on Barnaby. For some on council, Barnaby was not nonpartisan about the boundary question.
“If Paul Barnaby was (the township’s) legal counsel, he didn’t look at this objectively,” Morton said.
The fact county commissioners are former trustees makes the road harder for villages seeking relief, Bentz said.
Others want to appeal to a higher power.
“The state needs to fix this,” Leininger said. “I was disappointed.”
The handling of the public hearing on the boundary question disturbed council.
Morton called the audience, many of whom spoke on the record or cheered those in opposition a “lynch mob orchestrated by Barnaby.”
“They kept arguing, and (Barnaby) was inviting more questions, and attacks,” Morton said.
“We need to learn from it, we were there.”
Some political reality was faced as council ended its discussion on this truth. While the village voted for the current council, “The same people voted for those trustees,” Morton said.
In other news,
The village collected nearly $4.936 million in income taxes this year – a record amount. The year-to-date total was nearly $1 million more than 2015 and $1.2 million more than 2014.
The council approved a change order for the Wilson and West Beech Street improvement project to reflect the final quantities of materials installed. The change boosted the price $7,162.97 to a final contract price of $999,197.97.
•Approved a General Fund appropriation for 2017 of $2,985,019.
•Approved the hiring of Kyle Broadbeck as a full-time paramedic.
•Accepted Fulton County’s roadway use, repair and maintenance agreement with Rover Pipeline LLC allowing the company to use local roads to move its vehicles and equipment while installing a pipeline through parts of land governed by the village and the townships.
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Regal Entertainment Group
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The average estimate for revenue is $742.0 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.22.
Last quarter, Regal Entertainment Group tallied revenue of $684.9 million. GAAP reported sales were 20% higher than the prior-year quarter's $570.9 million.
Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.
Last quarter, EPS came in at $0.30. GAAP EPS were $0.30 for Q1 against -$0.15 per share for the prior-year quarter.
Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.
For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 62.0%, about the same as the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 13.3%, 1,040 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 6.8%, 1,090 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.
The full year's average estimate for revenue is $2.83 billion. The average EPS estimate is $0.88.
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VIDEO PODCAST: New Recordings - Find out about Adrian Williams, Andriy Lehki, African Pianism, Heinrich Schütz and Walter Arlen, and meet Stephen Sutton of Divine Art Recordings, conductor Kenneth Woods, composer Graham Williams and others.
VIDEO PODCAST: John Dante Prevedini leads a discussion about Youth Involvement in Classical Music - this specially extended illustrated feature includes contributions from Christopher Morley, Gerald Fenech, Halida Dinova, Patricia Spencer and Roderic Dunnett.
Ensemble. Enthralling Sound Colours - Malcolm Miller listens to young violinist Michael Foyle's recital of Beethoven, Brahms and Kreisler in London
A Beethoven Sandwich - Malcolm Troup's recital, heard by Julian Jacobson, also featured Bloch and Britten
Ensemble. Flying Colours - Yelian He and Yasmin Rowe play Chopin, Beethoven and Piazzolla, heard by Bill Newman
Finest Attributes - Wigmore Hall recitals by Danny Driver, and by Jack Liebeck and Katya Apekisheva, admired by Bill Newman
Ever Responsive - Two recitals by Alberto Portugheis impress Malcolm Miller
Real Individuality - Julian Jacobson was at the 2010 Beethoven Intercollegiate Piano Competition
Ideally Matched - Malcolm Troup hears 'the art of the piano reborn' in Syrian pianist Riyad Nicolas
Ensemble. Bravura Performance - A piano recital by Anthony Hughes, heard by Mary Isaac
Ensemble. Splendidly Imaginative - Julian Jacobson and Meng Yang Pan celebrate Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year, enjoyed by Mary Isaac
Mature and Considered - Stephen Savage plays Beethoven, heard by Julian Jacobson
Committed and Tough - Malcolm Troup plays Bloch's Piano Sonata, appreciated by Julian Jacobson
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Heath, Annabel Jane Elizabeth (2010)
M.Phil. thesis, University of Birmingham.
This thesis concerns dystopianism on the Athenian Tragic stage in the fifth century BC. It reconsiders Zeitlin's view that Thebes was the mirror image of Athens and instead argues Argos represents the anti-Athens. It also explore how Thebes and Argos were portrayed, arguing that although both were 'Sin Cities', the way they were portrayed on the tragic stage was substantially different. The key themes that are examined in order to reach this conclusion are: the position and role of women especially rearguing the polis/oikos relationship and the position of the hero in the city.
This unpublished thesis/dissertation is copyright of the author and/or third parties. The intellectual property rights of the author or third parties in respect of this work are as defined by The Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 or as modified by any successor legislation. Any use made of information contained in this thesis/dissertation must be in accordance with that legislation and must be properly acknowledged. Further distribution or reproduction in any format is prohibited without the permission of the copyright holder.
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Metabolomics reveals the effect of valproic acid on MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells
1. Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies in women worldwide. Metabolomics has been shown to be a promising strategy to elucidate the underlying pathogenesis of cancer and identify new targets for cancer diagnosis and therapy. Valproic acid (VPA), a histone deacetylase inhibitor, is a potential new drug in tumor therapy. This work used metabolomics to examine the effect of VPA on metabolism in breast cancer cells.
2. Based on UPLC-MS/MS, we identified 3137 differential metabolites in human breast cancer MCF-7 cells and 2472 differential metabolites in human breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells after VPA treatment.
3. We selected 63 differential metabolites from MCF-7 samples and 61 differential metabolites from MDA-MB-231 cells with the more conspicuous changing trend. Furfural was up-regulated after VPA treatment in both cell lines. In both samples, VPA exerted an effect on the beta-alanine metabolism pathway and the taurine and hypotaurine metabolism pathway.
4. This study identified the effect of VPA on metabolites and metabolic pathways in breast cancer cells, and these findings may contribute to the identification of new targets for breast cancer treatment.

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Flood rescue bills waived after victims cop thousands in invoices
Flood victims who were slapped with invoices to the sum of thousands of dollars for being rescued will have their bills waived.
NSW Ambulance confirmed the bills were sent to locals in the NSW Central West community of Eugowra in error, but not before causing more stress and anxiety for those facing a major clean-up after the recent flood devastation.
Local Mayor Kevin Beatty told Today the damage done to Eugowra was "incredible" and it was important the NSW Government rectified the billing error.
"It was quite a shock to those people who received them after what they have been through," he said.
"A lot of these people lost absolutely everything, then to receive a bill with thousands of dollars for a rescue that they didn't really want to be involved in."
NSW Ambulance has since come forward to say sorry for the mix-up and assured those billed for the flood rescues they wouldn't have to pay.
"We apologise for the additional distress caused by the issuing of these invoices," a spokesperson said.
"In recognition of the devastation people have experienced due to the floods, all invoices have been waived."
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Management of crown gall disease of roses using agrobacterium radiobacter, corn oil and copper hydroxide and oxychloride in Kenya
Murugi, Gitari Judith
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The cut-flower industry is one of the fastest growing sub-sectors of the horticultural industry contributing significantly to the continued growth of Kenyan economy. Roses are the most popular cut-flowers world-wide. Rose flower production in Kenya faces significant challenges particularly with regard to pests and diseases. Crown gall disease caused by A. tumefaciens is one of the limiting factors in the production of roses. The disease is widespread in rose flower farms and nurseries in Kenya causing a substantial loss of yield and therefore there is an urgent need to manage it. The study aimed at evaluating the antagonistic activity of naturally occurring A. radiobacter isolates from different flower farms in four ecological regions notably Nanyuki, Naivasha, Murang‟a and Timau against A. tumefaciens. In addition, Elianto oil, copper hydroxide (kocide 2000) and copper oxychloride were evaluated as chemical control agents Field survey was conducted over the period between August, 2012 and October, 2012. Gall and soil samples were collected during the period between November, 2012 and December, 2012. Laboratory work was conducted at Kenyatta University, Microbiology Department Laboratory while greenhouse experiments were carried out at Branan farm (Muranga County). The gall and soil samples were isolated on Yeast Extract Mannitol Agar supplemented with Congo red and Yeast Extract Peptone media. Colony morphology and standard biochemical tests including: Gram staining, catalase test, urease test, salt tolerance test, 3-ketolactose test, motility test and H2S production were performed for identification and confirmation of the isolates based on their Gram staining and cultural characteristics. Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion technique was used to determine antimicrobial sensitivity patterns of bacteria to antibiotics. Carrot disc assay test was conducted on A. tumefaciens for pathogenicity test while in vitro antagonistic test was done on A. radiobacter. In the greenhouse experiments, pathogenecity test was carried out using A. radiobacter and A. tumefaciens isolates on four varieties of rose plants. Minimum incidence (6%) of crown gall was observed on Topsun, Fuschiana and H3O rose varieties when A. radiobacter isolates were applied compared to 54% in the control. In Furiosa variety, there was minimal incidence of crown gall disease on treated plants and in control. There was no significant differences (P>0.05) in the interaction between rose flower variety and treatments on the number of plants with galls. In chemical control, there was no significant difference (P>0.05) in the interaction between treatment and variety with regard to number of plants with galls. The study confirmed that A. radiobacter had the potential in the management of crown gall disease on rose flower plants. Therefore, the study recommends the use of A. radiobacter (biological control agent) and chemical control methods to minimize spread of the disease.


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Rumors that J.J. Abrams was planning to quit Star Wars Episode 7 have been flatly denied by LucasFilm.
The rumors were sparked during Comic-Con and fans all over the event were talking about the potentially crippling news for the eagerly anticipated installment for the franchise.
There were "tons of rumors that JJ Abrams is on the verge of dropping out of Star Wars," according to reporter Devin Faraci from Comic-Con.
Faraci expanded: "This has been something I've heard for a while now, and from multiple insiders. I know that he didn't want to shoot the movie in England and was overruled, but that happened a while ago."
He added, "This weekend at Comic Con I continued to hear these whispers. No director for [Star] Trek 3 has been found yet - might Abrams end up coming back after all, leaving Star Wars to someone else?
"I'm expecting Star Wars news out of the German Star Wars Celebration at the end of the month - if there is some sort of announcement of a title or casting and Abrams isn't there, start wondering."
Obviously realizing that Star Wars fans were seriously concerned and spooked by the persistent rumors, LucasFilm quickly moved to clarify the situation.
LucasFilm released a statement to IGN, claiming that the rumors were entirely false, and that J.J. Abrams would be the one directing Episode 7.
A representative from the studio insisted: "There is no truth to the rumor. JJ is having a great time working on the script and is looking forward to going into production next year."
The new film is currently in its pre-production stage, and at the moment it has been confirmed that Kathleen Kennedy will be producing and Michael Arndt will be writing the script.
Casting rumors have hit fever pitch over recent weeks, with rumors that most of the original cast could be making returns to the franchise – including Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill.
More firm information is scheduled to be released at this year's D23 Expo in August, with rumors suggesting that the cast will have been confirmed by then and will be announced to fans.
Star Wars Episode 7 is scheduled for release some time in 2015.


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Mark, and his wife ~ 'recovery coach' Marni, are an incredible testament to perseverance, maintenance of hope and openness to all forms of healing through Mark's journey of recovery. I have been honoured to journey with Mark for these last few years, supporting and witnessing each step of his recovery.
In my experience as an Occupational Therapist I have worked in various ICUs, acute care, and in rehabilitation settings working with people whom have experienced traumatic brain injury (TBI), as well as those who have had cerebral vascular accidents (CVA/Stroke). Even in those settings, when appropriate, I have used mind-body tools and techniques to assist clients, and their families, to deal with various challenges along the way ~ use of guided progressive relaxation can help alleviate anxiety, decrease resting muscle tone and help with increased body awareness ~ often affected with neurological injury.
Often, time and practice setting constraints of the medical care system limit the potential to take a truly holistic approach, and incorporate modalities that promote healing on all levels of one's recovery experience.
I began working in private practice in order to offer a more integrative approach.
Utilizing yoga as a therapeutic tool with Mark has been a great fit. Meeting many of his neuro-physiological rehabilitation needs and the ongoing healing of his heart and spirit.
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Former Community co-stars Alison Brie and Danny Pudi have appeared in a clip from an upcoming episode of Carpool Karaoke: The Series, belting out Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know” and promoting their new romantic comedy of a similar name.
The duo may not portray love interests in Somebody I Used to Know, which was written by Brie and her husband Dave Franco, but the longtime friends are very clearly comfortable with each other.
“You’re naked in a lot of the movie,” said Pudi. “So you wrote that?”
“I insisted on it,” joked Brie. “Look, Danny, you know I like to be naked. I’m a comfortable naked person. I like to make my friends laugh and hang from trees naked with tennis shoes on. and that’s kind of why we worked that into Ally’s story line.”
Pudi also noted that he “vividly” remembered seeing Brie do cartwheels in her altogether.
“Being in this industry, there are days that surprise you,” said Pudi. “That was a surprising day.”
Carpool Karaoke: The Series is available on Apple TV+.

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Step to the side of the road red and blue teams. Today, Harley-Davidson Motor Company announced a partnership with America’s wellness expert Jillian Michaels to encourage women to gear up and get behind the handlebars of their own motorcycle.
Michaels, a life-long motorcycle enthusiast and licensed rider, is teaming with the Motor Company to spotlight National Garage Party Month, which features a special promotion that will reward one lucky woman and three of her friends with a transformational weekend and an opportunity to meet Michaels.
Harley-Davidson has announced plans for National Garage Party Month, when dealerships across the country will host Garage Party events during March 2010. Harley-Davidson Garage Party events provide a fun, social environment for women to learn about the sport of motorcycling, as well as meet other women who are interested in riding. Dealers host the events year-round, but the Motor Company has declared March as a special focus to bring national awareness to the events, which have encouraged thousands of women to learn to ride in the last few years.
Begun in 2001 as a track day for women, Femmoto is getting streetwise for its 2007 edition, to be held October 5-7 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. On Saturday and Sunday, women-only street (as well as track) rides will be available, while on Friday, men will also be welcome on the track.

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Edit: There is a very broad range, from Steven Hawking with locked-in syndrome (only eyes could move but fully conscious), to brain-death where an organ donor is on a ventilator waiting for a transplant patient.
Edit: Accurate diagnosis is difficult, complex and expensive. Treatment options are limited, so sometimes palliative care only is provided, unless the family have clear choices to make.
All male employees at a care facility, where a female patient who had been in a vegetative state for years gave birth, will have to provide DNA to police.
Police served a search warrant on Tuesday to get DNA from the male employees at the long-term care facility in Phoenix.
Hacienda HealthCare said it welcomed the DNA testing of employees.
"We will continue to cooperate with Phoenix Police and all other investigative agencies to uncover the facts in this deeply disturbing, but unprecedented situation," the company said in a statement.
The woman, who had been in a vegetative state for more than 10 years after nearly drowning, gave birth to a healthy baby on 29 December.
Officials from the San Carlos Apache tribe announced on Tuesday night that the woman was a member of their community and confirmed she was still in a vegetative state when she gave birth.
"On behalf of the tribe, I am deeply shocked and horrified at the treatment of one of our members," tribal chairman Terry Rambler said.
"When you have a loved one committed to palliative care, when they are most vulnerable and dependent upon others, you trust their caretakers.
The video, which was extensively shared on social media on Wednesday morning, shows the driver hand over a package to the customer. She then turns around to walk back inside the gates.
The driver can be seen watching the woman as he opens his fly and starts masturbating. The customer is completely oblivious to what is happening.
"Mr D Foods condemns the behaviour of the driver in the strongest possible terms and we sincerely apologise to the affected customer. As soon as the incident was brought to our attention, the driver was identified and his contract has been terminated with immediate effect," said Devin Sinclair, head of Mr D Foods .
"We have been in touch with the customer’s family and have apologised to them directly for the driver’s unacceptable behaviour. We deeply regret the incident and will provide them with any information they require to take the matter against the driver further."
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Upper Normandy attracts many visitors. On the coast, Fécamp and Tréport have become small bustling resorts, while the cliffs of Etretat offer magnificent views. Founded in 1974, the Brotonne Regional Natural Park, which includes the forest of the same name, covers several communities and allows you to discover the diverse countryside. Rouen, the medieval town, Giverny, the last refuge of the painter Monet, abbeys and monasteries, manor houses and castles, including the famous Chateau d'Eu, a stronghold of the Orleans family, are all sites appreciated by lovers of culture.
Upper Normandy is a green region, rich in parks and gardens. The Normandy countryside will delight nature lovers and offers many opportunities for hiking, cycling or horse riding.

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This crazy delicious Cheesy Chicken Tamale Skillet Dinner is all made right in one pan, and has all the authentic flavors of a tamale with just 7 simple ingredients!
I’m in love with one-skillet dinners. When I say “dinner,” what I mean is – it’s got the protein, the veggies, and as an extra bonus, this complete meal packs a fluffy crescent layer topping.
I made a Chicken Tamale Casserole earlier this year and it featured a red sauce. For this cheesy dish I switched it up and went with my other favorite tamale combination; green chiles and corn!
I’m sure you’re wondering how on earth I got the classic tamale flavor into this easy skillet dinner?
I squeezed in a layer of polenta! It’s made with cornmeal which has the same flavor as a classic tamale, allowing you to have this meal ready in less than 30 minutes!
There’s a gooey layer of cheese that mingles with the green chiles and corn to make for an unforgettable experience.
I know you’re dying for the recipe! Hop on over to Pillsbury’s site to check out the full recipe with step-by-step photos too!

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Can an impact character be dead?
(Albuquerque, NM USA)
My current novel-in-progress is fantasy genre, and the protagonist is a healer who develops the ability to transfer (or "take") wounds, disease, and poison from others to herself, but I am giving her the limitation of having to heal herself with bandages, remedies, and time, and the two goals of 'how can I use this ability without killing myself?' (which is very possible since none of the healers she knows can teach her how to use it) and "what meaningful thing can I do with this ability?"
Based on your description of the impact character, I am thinking that would be her aunt, but her aunt is dead. In the resolution section of the story, her dead aunt's journal comes back into her hands (she's had it for years, just never bothered to read it because the style was stilted at the beginning as the aunt got used to writing in it) and she finally reads it. The journal recounts the aunt's time in the nation of Tel where she went to be trained as a healer and the normal way of healing is to transfer wounds, disease, and poison onto yourself then heal yourself using magical spells. My protagonist realizes if she can follow in her aunt's footsteps and learn how to cast the same spells, her wound-taking ability will become much more useful, and my intention is that a second book would be about her traveling to Tel and getting the same training.
Since some of the structure discussion hinted that the relationship
between the impact character and main character should change, I wanted to make sure it's okay for the impact character to be dead. I suppose technically my heroine's perceptions of the aunt do change, but I'm not sure that qualifies.
Thanks for the input!Answer:
Yes, an impact character can be dead. What matters is that the impact character's example pressures the main character to change. Using the journal is a good choice, because the main character can read it gradually throughout the story, so that different episodes in the diary can have a growing influence on her.
As for the relationship throughline, think about how the MC's relationship to her aunt might evolve as the story progresses. For instance, might she start out having the wrong idea about her aunt, then come to see her as a mentor, an ally, a dangerous tempter, a friend along the journey, etc. It might help if the aunt faced her own crisis at some point (recorded in the journal).
I would encourage you to make the key difference between the two approaches (the MC's and the IC's) as personal as possible. You want to generate inner conflict leading to a personal change in the main character.
It's also a good idea if the MC must make a real leap of faith at her personal crisis. If she is in a position where the right choice will save the day and the wrong choice result in catastrophe, making that leap will be all the more meaningful.
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How to Make It
Place raisins in a small bowl; cover with hot water. Let stand 15 minutes; drain. Set aside.
Place eggplant in a colander; sprinkle with salt. Toss well. Drain 1 hour. Rinse well; pat dry with paper towels.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant; sauté 9 minutes or until well browned. Spoon eggplant into a large bowl; set aside.
Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 3 minutes or until golden. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add tomato; sauté 2 minutes. Add tomato mixture to eggplant.
Return pan to heat. Add sugar and vinegar, stirring until sugar dissolves. Stir in raisins, olives, and capers. Add eggplant mixture, stirring to combine. Remove from heat; stir in parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Note: Caponata will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; bring to room temperature before serving.


Last December, 164 countries approved a landmark accord in Marrakesh, Morocco that may lay the roadmap for governing migration. The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) is an intergovernmental agreement that tries to encompass all aspects of migration. The first of its kind, this instrument promises to improve the plight of migrants, but its non-binding nature and non-adherence of key migrant recipient states like the United States and Australia could wither initial gains. For migrant labor-sending countries like the Philippines, the pact was seen as a big boon.
President Duterte during the ceremonial transfer of Certificate of Authority from US Deputy Chief of Mission John Law to Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana. Source: US-PH Society
The much-awaited homecoming of the three Balangiga church bells signify United States’ resolve to reset relations with its former colony and longtime ally. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s tirades against the West and efforts to diminish the country’s over reliance on America by expanding ties with other major powers, including U.S. rivals China and Russia, unsettled bilateral relations since 2016. The U.S. obviously wants to check Philippines’ increasing tilt towards Beijing and the bells’ repatriation, albeit symbolic and long overdue, is a clear and solid step towards this. Nonetheless, while such a hallmark move is welcome, it may have marginal effect in countering the core of burgeoning Philippines-China ties which remain firmly grounded on economic convergence. Instead, the bells’ return will have greater utility as a platform to restore high-level political ties and cement U.S. position as Manila’s pre-eminent security partner, a position being challenged by Beijing’s foray into security goods provision.
The world’s cities are getting smarter. The dual trends of steady urbanization and digitization have changed the way major cities are being governed and managed. Such trends are embodied in the concept of the “smart city,” a model of using information technology in managing ever-growing urban environments across the globe.
The Philippines definitely has intentions of following this trend. Some of the major plans for smart cities include the “City of Pearl” (407 hectares) in Manila, Clark Green City (9450 Hectares) in Tarlac, and Quezon City, with city hall announcing their plans after hosting the 2018 Smart City summit. Whether these plans can solve the problems of Philippine cities remains to be a valid debate.
At a glance, the Philippines may seem ripe for the integration of smart cities. Filipino society has indeed become significantly digitized with Filipinos comprising a huge portion of social media users around the world and one of the largest app markets in Southeast Asia. However, the Philippines also has among the slowest internet speeds in the region and among the worst urban planning in the world with regular traffic jams in major roads. Though the Philippines has a potential market demand for smart cities, the country lacks digital as well as physical infrastructure to supply the promised benefits of a smart city.
Can a South China Sea code of conduct help ensure regional stability? Here are four ways it could be strengthened
Aaron Jed Rabena
The China-Philippines Scarborough Shoal stand-off in 2012, the China-Vietnam oil-rig incident in 2014, China’s island-building and militarisation operations, the Philippines’ Permanent Court of Arbitration landmark victory in 2016 and the regular US-led freedom of navigation operations all highlight the inefficacy of the 2002 Declaration on Conduct (DOC) of Parties in the South China Sea and the complex interplay of economic, environmental, legal, political and strategic issues.


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Italy Bans ChatGPT and Begins Investigating Potential GDPR Violations by OpenAI
March 31, 2023
Yesterday, the Italian Data Protection Authority (DPA) issued an order under Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requiring OpenAI to immediately stop processing local user data, effectively blocking ChatGPT until OpenAI complies with European data protection laws. (English coverage by the BBC.) In its order and accompanying press release, the DPA announced that it would open an investigation into whether OpenAI violated the GDPR by (1) unlawfully processing people’s data without their consent and (2) failing to implement any age-verification or other preventive measures for minors accessing ChatGPT. OpenAI has 20 days to respond or face a penalty of up to €20 million ($21.7 million) or 4% of OpenAI’s annual turnover.
The DPA’s order comes at a time of increased scrutiny over ChatGPT and similar generative A.I. models, and because the GDPR empowers data protection agencies across the European Union to address violations of local users’ data protection rights, Italy may be the first of multiple European countries to take aim at ChatGPT. However, the GDPR violations alleged by the DPA are not limited to new generative A.I. models like ChatGPT; data processing and age verification issues extend to a wide variety of A.I. and machine-learning applications. Depending on the results of the DPA’s investigation, this order may impact a broad range of A.I. systems beyond ChatGPT.
In both the United States and Europe, EPIC has long advocated for commonsense A.I. regulations and bans on particularly dangerous A.I. applications like emotion recognition and biometric identification. This past November, EPIC urged the FTC to use its authority under Section 5 of the FTC Act to prevent unfair and deceptive commercial data practices, including practices that violate the privacy of minors and those that use A.I. systems to process user data without meaningful notice and consent.


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Round Up: Entertaining with Outdoor Grills
Bloggers put outdoor grills from the top brands to the test ahead for entertaining occasions. See what they had to say about their grills and smokers from Traeger, Weber, Nexgrill, Vision and Masterbuilt below!
Traeger Eastwood 22
Traeger Eastwood 34
Julie Evink of Gimme Some Grilling loves to entertain, so she wanted to test the capacity of her new Traeger Eastwood 34. The 626 sq. inch grill can hold 24 burgers or 9 racks of ribs. To read more about the Traeger Eastwood 34, check out Julie’s blog post.
Weber Spirit II 2 Burner Gas Grill
Lacey Baier from A Sweet Pea Chef says grilling is not just for the summer. Lacey shares her favorite fall recipes using the Weber Spirit II 2 Burner Gas Grill. Her healthy meal prep ideas incorporate the savory flavors of the season. Check out her blog and video post for meal inspiration.
Weber Spirit II 3 Burner Gas Grill
Kate Kordsmeier of Root + Revel says the Weber Spirit II 3 Burner Gas Grill is the perfect gift for the foodie in your life. For under $500, this high-quality grill provides a superior grilling experience. To learn about all the features of the Weber Spirit Grill, check out Kate’s blog post.
Nexgrill 4 Burner Propane Gas Grill
Ben Uyeda from Homemade Modern uses the Nexgrill 4 Burner Propane Gas Grill to create an outdoor grilling station from scratch. He takes us through the entire process of building and installing the station outside. Watch how Ben’s project came to life before hosting friend and family in his backyard.
Vision Dual Fuel Kamado Grill
Amber Mamian from Global Munchkins shares what she loves about having the Vision Dual Fuel Kamado Grill in her backyard. She uses four different cooking styles available on the Vision Dual Fuel Kamado to cook for friends and family. Pick between the gas or charcoal cooking options to tailor recipes to your taste buds. Read more about all the fun and exploration that comes with having the Vision Dual Fuel Kamado on Amber’s blog.
Masterbuilt Electric Smoker
Dzung Duong of Honeysuckle and Rachel Metz of Living to DIY both decided to switch things up this year and smoke their turkeys with the Masterbuilt Electric Smoker instead of cooking it the traditional way. As mentioned in her blog post (add THD blog live link here), with the easy-to-use manual, chip loading system, and overall set up, Rachel was able to smoke her entire meal and really wow her guests this Thanksgiving. Using the Masterbuilt app and its virtual remote control option, she was also able to control and keep track of the temperature and progress with her phone as a remote.
Whether you’re looking for a new grill this Holiday season or just gaining inspiration, these insights won’t let you down! We hope you have a great holiday around the grill with family and friends!


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List of Roles in a Sound Department
Here is a breakdown of all the roles you are likely to see on the credits of major feature length hollywood films and what they all actually mean:
Production Sound Department:
- Production Sound Mixer / Sound Mixer / - Mixes and records all the sound on location
- Boom Operator - Is in charge of placing microphones and controls the Microphone on the end of a boom pole
- Sound Utility / Maintenance - They are effectively the runner in the sound department and keep the department clean and stocked up.
Post Production Sound Department:
- Sound Designer - Conceptual Head of the soundtrack and often a creator of different elements such as Ben Burtt's Lightsaber sound.
- Sound Editor - Anyone who is editing the sound track in terms of track laying effects and other non specific edits
- Dialog Editor - Anyone editing the dialogue specifically to clean it up and edit it in
- Sound Effects Editor - Anyone who edits in Sound effects collected by sound crews
- Re-Recording Mixer - The people in charge of the final mix of the elements of Dialogue / effect / music etc...
- Foley Artist - Recreates everyday sounds for the characters and other elements on screen such as horses movements
- ADR recordist / Mixer / editor - Person responsible for clean ADR and mixing it into other production sound
- Sound recordist - More may be employed to collect sound effects for the edit and sound design


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Ex-BBNaija housemate, Tacha has taken to social media to gush over herself in new adorable photo.
The young entrepreneur took to micro-blogging platform, Twitter to share adorable photos today, June 29.
Sharing the new photos, tacha gushed over over herself revealing that she gets better every day.
Afrigistbase recalls that the self acclaimed ‘portharcourt daughter’ recently launched her clothing line, NLNT “NO LEAVE, NO TRANSFER(Read Here).
See tacha’s post below;

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Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Herbs--Therapeutic use; Medicinal plants; Children's literature;
From Neanderthal to New Age times, plant medicine has been shown to be used by people seeking relief from ailments. There is a lack of information available for children to learn about the simple herbal remedies used by their ancestors even though herbal remedies are commonly used in this country. These plant remedies are both culturally and medically significant. People use herbal medicine to a great extent without consulting medical professionals. Therefore, a research based herbal ABC book would be a significant addition to children’s literature in this country, both as information for children and adults, and as a conversation starter in the medical practitioner’s office.
Year of Submission
Master of Arts
Division of School Library Studies
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
1 PDF file (59 pages)
©2008 Linda Jo Kirkland
Kirkland, Linda Jo, "An herbal ABC book: A contribution to information available to children and adults" (2008). Graduate Research Papers. 27.


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The Fast Track Pro from M-Audio was designed to provide a professional, portable audio and MIDI interface for a Windows or Macintosh laptop or desktop computer. Using the USB bus, the interface delivers exceptionally flexible, routing power and versatility, while delivering high-resolution 24-bit audio to and from the computer at sampling rates up to 96kHz.
The unit has two high-quality microphone/instrument preamps accessed via convenient front panel hybrid
XLR/TRS inputs that can accommodate balanced or unbalanced line or instrument levels. Switchable phantom power and individual -20dB pads are included, as are sixteen channels of MIDI in and out.
The rear panel offers insert points for inputs one and two, two balanced TRS analog outputs and four unbalanced RCA connectors, as well as dedicated S/PDIF inputs and outputs, for a total of four inputs and four outputs. The Fast Track Pro is housed in a sleek, rugged, lightweight and highly portable enclosure.
At 16-bit, with maximum sample rate of 48kHz, operates as a 4 In, 4 Out device, with analog AND digital inputs available.
At 24-bit, with maximum sample rate of 48kHz, operates as a 2 In, 4 Out device or a 4 In, 2 Out device, with analog OR digital inputs available.
At 24-bit, at sample rates of 88.2 and 96kHz, operates as a 2 In OR 2 Out device, with analog or S/PDIF selected for input or output.
Note: AC adapter sold separately
24-bit/96kHz audio interface with dual mic/instrument preamps
Balanced/unbalanced analog input and output
Digital connectivity via S/PDIF coaxial as well as MIDI I/O
Mono switch for input monitoring
Headphone output with level control and A/B source switch (1/4" TRS phone)
Functions as a stand-alone 24-bit/44.1kHz A/D converter
Mac and PC compatible. Class compliant with Mac OS X 10.3.9 and higher
Driver support for WDM/MME (Windows XP,) CoreAudio (MacOS X v10.3.9 or later) and ASIO2
Includes Pro Tools M-Powered Essentials software
44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz (sample rate will govern the I/O operation of the unit)
2 x Neutrik XLR-1/4" TRS combo 2 x 1/4" TRS phone SEND and RETURN inserts
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RCA outputs 1 & 2 mirror the 1/4" outputs. RCA outputs 3 & 4 mirror the S/PIDF digital outs

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Poker tournaments are competitions where the aim is to win as many of the chips in play as you can. The winner is the player who accumulates all of the chips. There are various forms of poker tournaments available and these have been discussed below. Tournament poker can be played for varying stakes and can be a great way to play with limited finances as each tournament has a fixed entry fee so losses can be easily controlled. Check out the latest and best tournaments.
The various types of poker tournament are:
These are knockout tournaments where the players are seated around multiple tables. Often there may be a few hundred players playing with 10 people around each table. Once some people are knocked out then the tables will balance and there will be 9 or 10 around each table but a few less poker tables. For the larger tournaments 20 or even 30 players will receive a slice of the prize pot although the money doesn’t get very high unless your in the top 10 or even 5.
Satellite tournaments offer a cheaper route into the big money tournaments. They basically allow the player to try to win a ‘ticket’ into the main event. Commonly they will cost around 1/10th of a full tournament costs to enter and the winner gets to play in the main tournament without having to pay anything else.
Sit and Go
Sit and Go tournaments run only with one poker table, normally with 10 players although sometimes 6. The beauty of the sit and go table is that as soon as the table is full of players then the game starts. The prize pot is normally split between the top 3 players in a 10-player game and in a six player game the first two places are paid.
Spin Palace is part of the Prima Poker network and there are many different sit and go tables to play at.
Freeroll tournaments are offered by the poker rooms and can be played for no cost. The poker management as an incentive for players to play there puts up the prize pot. Freerolls are a great way for players on a tight budget to play poker for real money and to gain experience before paying to enter higher level tournaments. William Hill Poker has a great selection of regular freeroll tournaments.
From time to time specials will be posted, these are generally multi-table based and may offer special prizes rather than money. It’s worth keeping an eye out for these as often you can play for little money and win great prizes.

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Cinema and television are art forms that focus on creative storytelling through words, sounds, images, actions and music. They can communicate both fact and fiction through live events, scripted programs, documentaries and narrative cinema.
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Cinema & Television Arts (a separate Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is described below) requires 52 credit hours in Communications, plus the 2-hour GST 115 Public Speaking course. Students must complete a minimum of 72 credit hours outside of Communications, including an academic minor or double major or a semester abroad in an Elon-approved program.
Effective Fall 2014, here is the curriculum for the B.A. in Cinema & Television Arts:
COM 100 Communications in a Global Age (4)
COM 110 Media Writing (4)
COM 210 Web and Mobile Communications (1)
COM 220 Creating Multimedia Content (3)
COM 256 Entertainment Media (4)
COM 316 Writing for Television and Cinema (4)
COM 324 Television Production or COM 326 Cinema Production (4)
COM 355 The Documentary or COM 356 Film and Television Aesthetics (4)
COM 381 Communications Internship (1 or 2)
COM 395 Great Ideas: Issues and Research (4)
COM 400 Media Law and Ethics (4)
COM 456 Producing for the Screen (4)
Choice of Communications electives to total at least 52 COM hours. Eight hours of COM electives are waived for any student completing a double major outside Communications.
BFA in Cinema & Television Arts
In addition to the curriculum above, the BFA requires additional coursework, participation in the Elon in Los Angeles program, and a BFA Thesis Project (download the PROJECT FORM and the PROJECT DESCRIPTION), for a total of at least 60 COM hours.
-- Choice of COM 304 Broadcasting in the Public Interest, COM 306 Development and Impact of Cinema, COM 336 International Cinema, or COM 406 Film Theory.
-- Choice of COM 345 Sports Broadcasting, COM 354 Audio for Sound and Visual Media, COM 365 Editing the Moving Image, COM 416 The Screenplay, or COM 455 Producing the Documentary.
-- Participation in the Elon in Los Angeles spring or summer program.
Students who entered Elon in 2012-13 or earlier have the choice of remaining in their existing curriculum (see box to the right) or shifting to the new curriculum. Students who entered Elon in 2013-14 will choose among the majors that go into effect in Fall 2014.
This page was updated June 26, 2014.
Students who entered Elon in 2012-13 or earlier have the choice of remaining in their existing curriculum or moving to the new curriculum that went into effect in Fall 2014.
Below are pre-2014 COM course listings, COM course listings in effect for 2014 and course equivalencies.


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BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Drug stocks rocketed alongside the broader market Tuesday, as investors shopped for bargain investments amid hopes that the Federal Reserve would further lower interest rates.
The gains came as the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +0.26% soared almost 900 points, the second biggest one-day point gain in history. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve began a two-day meeting to discuss rate cuts Tuesday, with many on Wall Street expecting a substantial cut.
Shares of the major U.S. drugmakers all made impressive gains. Amgen Inc. AMGN, -0.45% Bristol-Myers Squibb BMY, -3.00% Celgene Corp. CELG, -0.65% Genzyme Corp. GENZ Eli Lilly & Co. LLY, -1.23% Mylan Laboratories MYL, -0.65% Merck & Co. MRK, +0.19% Pfizer Inc. PFE, +1.14% and Schering-Plough Corp SGP, -5.88% were all up at least 9%. Johnson & Johnson JNJ, -0.32% the world's largest health-care conglomerate, saw its shares rise 7% to $64.19.
European large-caps fared just as well, with Sanofi-Aventis SNY, +0.27% leading the pack, up 16%, followed by Shire Ltd. SHPGY up 11%. Those gaining at least 7% included AstraZeneca PLC AZN, +0.67% Novartis AG NVS, +1.10% Novo Nordisk A/S NVO, -0.44% and Elan Corp. ELN, +25.00%
Barr Pharmaceuticals BRL, +0.00% was an early advancer, with shares climbing 10% to $61.80.
Early Tuesday, Barr said its bankers had agreed to allow the drug maker's various credit facilities to remain in place after it closes on its proposed takeover deal with generic drug-making rival Teva Pharmaceutical Industries TEVA, +0.75% Teva has bid $7.46 billion in cash and stock for Barr.
As a result of the agreement, Barr's lenders will not call in the loans upon closure of the deal. Barr has one facility with a balance of $1.65 billion, due in 2011, and another with $292 million, due in 2013. Barr also has an unutilized revolving credit facility of $300 million.
"The combination of the amended Barr credit facilities, Teva's available cash on hand and our committed bridge financing will provide us with sufficient funds to complete the acquisition of Barr, as well as support the continued growth of our business," Teva Chief Financial Officer Eyal Desheh said in a statement.
Barr shareholders are slated to vote on the deal Nov. 21. Shares of India-based Teva were up 6% at $40.15.
Biogen Idec BIIB, -2.95% shares gained 5% to $42.35. Analysts at Cowen & Co. upgraded their rating of the stock to outperform, citing relatively low valuation given the company's steady revenue stream.
Shares of health-care giant Johnson & Johnson JNJ, -0.32% advanced 7% to $64.19.
Late Monday, J&J said that it planned to further diversify its operations by acquiring privately held HealthMedia Inc., a provider of Web-based coaching and support services for patients.
"It is exciting for Johnson & Johnson to establish a new business platform to offer customers meaningful products and services focused on wellness and prevention that reduce health-care costs, and at the same time, deliver new growth for our company," J&J Chief Executive Officer William Weldon said in a statement.


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Hino XZU600L Reviews
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The Hino XZU600L is a popular truck in the medium to heavy duty segment. I have driven other Hino trucks and this one is well-equipped in terms of features. These help in improving the safety standard and travel comfort of the occupants. Handling the truck is easy and you can drive it on all roads. The XZU600L is hauled by a 5.0-liter diesel engine. The engine is torquey and is perfect for such a type of truck. The powertrain comprises a 5-speed overdrive, synchromesh clutch plate. The truck is giving me good service. I haven’t faced any maintenance issues so far.
- positive : Performance
- negative : Torque
george on Wednesday Aug 11, 2021 15:01:18


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Employment figures for June show tepid growth across much of the state and actual backsliding in many communities. All but a handful of counties saw their unemployment rate increase since May, roughly one-fifth of North Carolina’s counties lost jobs compared to this time last year, and almost half of our counties saw the size of their active labor force decline since June 2015.
“Unfortunately, the weather in North Carolina recently has been a lot hotter than the economy” said Patrick McHugh, Economic Analyst for the Budget & Tax Center, part of the NC Justice Center. “We often see job growth flatten out in the early part of summer, but this year’s summer swoon has been particularly dramatic.”
Highlights from today’s labor market data release include:
- Many communities did not see growth over the last year. Even while the state and national employment continued to grow, roughly 1 out of every 5 counties in North Carolina lost jobs since this time last year. Moreover, the number of people employed or looking for work decreased in almost half of the counties in North Carolina. These two figures show that statewide employment figures mask the degree of economic strife that persists in many communities.
- More than half of N.C. counties have a higher unemployment rate than before the Great Recession. While some parts of North Carolina have gotten back to the level of unemployment that existed before the great recession, roughly 6 out of 10 counties across the state are still contending with elevated levels of unemployment. This is particularly worrisome given than many communities were struggling even before the recession hit.
- More than half of the counties in North Carolina are still below pre-recession levels of employment. Even after years of economic recovery, 53 of North Carolina’s 100 counties have fewer jobs today than existed before the Great Recession. The state population has increased and job growth in parts of the state has been significant, but many communities still do not have enough jobs for everyone that wants to work.
- Lack of recovery is not limited to rural communities. Only three metropolitan areas have a lower unemployment rate than before the Great Recession. Moreover, the number of people out of work has grown faster than the number of people with a job in all of the following metropolitan areas: Asheville, Durham-Chapel Hill, Fayetteville, Goldsboro, Greenville, Jacksonville, New Bern, Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Wilmington, and Winston-Salem


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Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia has lost about 45,700 of its troops, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated on Facebook on Aug. 24.
Russian forces took the largest losses over the past day on the Donetsk axis.
The invaders have also lost more than 12,000 vehicles, including:
· Tanks – 1924 (+3)
· Armored fighting vehicles – 4243 (+5)
· Artillery systems – 1036 (+3)
· Multiple launch rocket systems – 266 (+0)
· Air defense systems – 147 (+1)
· Warplanes – 234 (+0)
· Helicopters – 199 (+1)
· UAVs – 819 (+2)
· Cruise missiles – 196 (+2)
· Warships/military boats – 15 (+0)
· Motor vehicles and fuel tankers – 3160 (+10)
· Specialized vehicles – 99 (+0).
Russia attacked Ukraine on Feb. 24. Aug. 24 marks the 182nd day of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. Invading Russian forces tried to advance from the north, east and south, attacking peaceful cities throughout Ukraine. Civilian targets across Ukrainian cities remain under sporadic Russian air strikes, while settlements along the Russian border are regularly shelled.
During this time, the Kremlin changed the war goals in Ukraine several times. After the failed operation to seize Kyiv, Russian troops retreated from Kyiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy oblasts, to concentrate on fighting for the parts of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts that were under Ukrainian control before the full-scale invasion.
Kherson is the only provincial capital under Russian control. Invading Russian forces currently occupy parts of Kherson, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts.
In some areas, Ukrainian troops are counter-attacking, hitting Russian ammunition depots.


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4 Francis and the 3 Pigs by LiteratiLilac The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf
K, English, Parody & Humor, words: 1k+, favs: 2, 7/23/2013
Frets, Not Freaks by Colacherricola This is a play I wrote for a contest in the 9th grade, it won third place but unfortunately for me they were only putting on the first place play. The play had to be about ten minutes and it had to be about the environment, so this is what I came up with. I hope you enjoy it :)
K+, English, Friendship, words: 2k+, 7/20/2013
The Secret by PrincessLala95 A short radio play written for my boyfriend's summer school English class. A young man meets a beautiful, talented popstar and falls madly in love, but both of them have secrets that may change the course of their relationship. Can they make it work?
T, English, Romance & Tragedy, words: 2k+, favs: 1, 7/19/2013
1 Robbin the Hood by TigerLily98 A modern day version of Robin Hood starring a female Robin. She'll steal your heart as well as her crew/posse. Rated 'T' for influence of the mafia and supposed violence if trust is violated. Also a comedic blooper sugguesting 'extracurricular' activity in the jail where our main villain is held later once justice is served.
T, English, Adventure & Romance, words: 3k+, 7/18/2013
Ten Feet Off the Ground by happyfunball Howard is about to take the leap after the love of his life dies, but she tries to convince him away.
T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Angst, words: 817, 7/14/2013
Final Story Continuation 2 by Smart Kira Something I wrote for my english class
K, English, words: 254, 7/13/2013
Sorrow's End by angelsforRENT (A one scene play I wrote for Creative Writing. Poem in the beginning does not belong to me, it's one of Shakespeare's, I believe.) Five friends are at a sixth friend's funeral.
T, English, Tragedy & Angst, words: 679, favs: 2, 7/12/2013
Salvation's Garden by xCaligula Hortense visits her old friend Joshua, claiming to want to catch up, but there's something causing discomfort that she won't let go of and he's just ready to forget about. A short play written for an assignment.
T, English, Romance & Drama, words: 1k+, 7/10/2013
The Fortune Teller by BlackxValveteen A humorous conversation between a self-professed Fortune Teller who is nothing other than nutty, and a low self-esteemed, middle aged man appearing to be going through a midlife crisis. Women, sex, and marriage are among the topics discussed. Written: 2012-present
K, English, Humor & Romance, words: 2k+, 7/10/2013
A Conversation by BlackxValveteen Two intelligent friends musing life's inequalities over joints and alcohol Written:2011
K+, English, Friendship, words: 650, 7/10/2013
Connor by One-Winged Steampunk A play I wrote in Creative Writing and wish to share. About a horror writer, a high-school student, and a man who is terrified of the dark.
K+, English, Humor & Horror, words: 2k+, 7/8/2013
3The missing TV remote » by Silly Mimi It's the case of the missing TV remote, and it's up to Detective Jones and his partner Detective Stupide to find out what happened to it! Based on real events. ON HOLD
K+, English, Humor & Mystery, chapters: 2, words: 609, updated: 7/5/2013 published: 3/12/2013
Destined(Play) by Anderniti Play I wrote for school based off of my book. Alyssa goes with her brother Steven and her mother to take a visit to the TV studio her mother works at. After going through the weirdest day she has ever had, her day just gets even weirder. She ends up in another world, in the process learning that this TV show is actually based off of a real prophecy.
K+, English, Fantasy & Drama, words: 3k+, follows: 1, 7/2/2013
1The Varying Aspects of Us » by JaliyaBelle The story of six friends during their sophomore year of high school; their adventures, failed romances, attempts at playwriting and poetry, and wandering through the streets of their suburban neighborhood when school lets out. This is my attempt in the form of a screenplay, to define what it's really like to be a teenager.
T, English, Friendship, chapters: 2, words: 1k+, updated: 6/26/2013 published: 2/23/2013
Nadir by farahfar "Aku memlih kehilangan harapan" . All-dialogue fiction. Drabble.
T, Indonesian, Angst & Tragedy, words: 88, 6/26/2013
The Duke Of Wellington's Boots by twriters44 We gaze in admiration at his magnificent portrait of England's hero. But the Iron Duke was in fact barefoot during the sitting for this iconic masterwork. A commander famous for his boots? Who would stoop so low? Who would humiliate England's Noble Hero? Who would strip him of his shining boots? Who made the mighty Conqueror submit? A story of envy and power and submisson.
K+, English, Drama, words: 5k+, 6/21/2013
Monologues by Pluvial Blaze I decided to write some monologues, which I might end up putting into a story or play later on. They cover a wide range of topics, so I hope you will find at least one of them to be enjoyable. Rated K , but may change later on.
K+, English, Drama, words: 224, 6/20/2013
6 The Voices Monologue by ActressAuthorArtistLove This is a monologue for all those theatre kids out there! Use it for auditions or class or just for practice or fun! 16 year old girl struggling because she is hearing voices. Drama. Strong acting required.
T, English, Drama & Supernatural, words: 459, favs: 1, 6/15/2013
In Death by S. V. Rae Two character from different worlds; connected only by their murders brought by the hands of Justice and Mercy Killing. They come together to understand the issues of inequality experienced in their life and the difference in the morals of the afterlife.
K, English, Fantasy & Tragedy, words: 932, 6/14/2013
Camp by NakashimaIsland A boy retells the story of his trip to summer camp and the how his heart is broken and the lessons that he learns as a result
T, English, Drama, words: 1k+, 6/12/2013
Tres Hermanos by one writer army Observa a esos mortales, que desean vivir en la infinidad. Buscan a la muerte, buscan matarla. Sin duda la encontraran...
T, Spanish, Tragedy & Crime, words: 599, 6/12/2013
1 Zombii by yourguide this is random words my brother and cousin said while playing black opps II zombie mode! haha I made into a small anntedote :D well uh enjoy!
K+, English, words: 122, 6/10/2013
The Other Woman by The Stare-Master A dialogue between two lovers.
T, English, Romance, words: 876, 6/9/2013
His Lips Are Moving » by PaperStreet Corrupt, Insane, a modern-day Caligula all of those adjectives have been used to describe Mayor Baxter why not reelect him It's your last chance. (screenplay)
T, English, Humor & Parody, chapters: 10, words: 16k+, 6/7/2013
SUNNY DAYS 1 » by TaskPool SUNNY'S first day of school...basically. She meets new people and TOMMY clashes with a mercenary hired to take SUNNY away.
T, English, Humor & Drama, chapters: 2, words: 1k+, 6/6/2013

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by John Sexton
Weeks of one-sided stories pushed by professional agitators like Al Sharpton have had an effect on public opinion. Last weekend, (3/25-3/26) CNN conducted a poll which showed 73% of adults believed Trayvon Martin's shooter George Zimmerman should be arrested. Now a new poll by WPA opinion dynamics finds that number has dropped sharply in just the last few days:
Our poll conducted Tuesday and Wednesday revealed that just 48% of Americans believe he should be arrested. Our poll matched the partisan distribution of the CNN poll, so this is a real and significant change in opinion as more key details came out over a few brief days.
Based on what you have read or heard about this incident, do you think the police should or should not arrest George Zimmerman for shooting Trayvon Martin?
- Should 48%
- Should Not 16%
- Unsure 36%
What this shows is the effect of telling Zimmerman's side of the story. As numerous stories have revealed information that supports parts of Zimmerman's account this week, we see a 25% drop in those thinking Zimmerman should be arrested. Note that most of those people have moved into the "Unsure" column rather than the "Should Not" column. This makes sense since new information makes the situation less clear. Two witnesses back up Zimmerman's claim that he was on the ground yelling for help before the gunshot, but that does not prove Zimmerman acted in self-defense. What this poll really reveals is the power the media has to slant a story in such a way that a solid majority feels confident about the facts when, given less biased information, they would choose to wait and see.