Decades of software testing experience condensed into the most important lessons learned. Planning the Testing Strategy The test plan is the set of ideas that guides your test process. Heute werden viele Softwareprojekte unter Zuhilfenahme von Outsourcing, Offshoring oder einer sonstigen shape von Verteilung durchgeführt. It presents a detailed account of the principles of automated testing, practical techniques for designing a good automated testing regime, and advice on choosing and applying off-the-shelf testing tools to specific needs. He has also served as Chief Scientist at Software Testing Labs.
They also get a clear understanding of the testing procedure. . Maybe they think your job is to beat the product with the Magic Mallet of Quality before it ships, and they think you didn't hit it hard enough. Ein weiterer development wird immer deutlicher: der Aufschwung der agilen Softwareentwicklung. The ultimate resource for software testers and developers at every level of expertise, this guidebook features: Over 200 lessons gleaned from over 30 years of combined testing experience Tips, tricks, and common pitfalls to avoid by simply reading the book rather than finding out the hard way Lessons for all key topic areas, including test design, test management, testing strategies, and bug reporting Explanations and examples of each testing trouble spot help illustrate each lesson's assertion. People expect things from you that might not be reasonable. Are you a Book lover? Cem Kaner, James Bach, and Bret Pettichord have all together decades of experience in the software testing discipline.
He has also served as Chief Scientist at Software Testing Labs. The book reviews the most common software pitfalls, and how to avoid them in a more concise manner. Software testing techniques, 2nd Edition is the first book-length work that explicitly addresses the idea that design for test-ability is an important as testing itself - not just by saying that test ability is a desirable goal, but by showing the reader how to do it. More than just tips, tricks, and pitfalls to avoid, Lessons Learned in Software Testing speeds you through the critical testing phase of the software development project without the extensive trial and error it normally takes to do so. The world's top software program checking out specialists lend you their knowledge and years of expertise that will help you stay away from the most typical errors in checking out software program.
Along the way, there is an abundance of traps that one can fall into, which can derail the best-laid plans and put your projects behind schedule. Visit our Web site at www. A frequent speaker and writer, he is also the founder of the Austin Workshop on Test Automation. Every chapter has test ability guidelines that illustrate how the technique discussed in the chapter can be used to make software more easily tested and therefore more reliable and maintainable. Don't blindly follow a document that may be out of date and that was written before the product was even testable.
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Lessons Learned in Software Testing: A Context-Driven Approach. Reasons to test are not laws of nature; they're rooted in the feelings and values of people who matter. In this groundbreaking new book, they have compiled 293 pieces of experience-tested advice for you to put to work in your testing projects. Test strategy is an important part of a good test plan. He also consults on technical and management issues, and practices law within the software development community. Each lesson is an assertion related to software testing, followed by an explanation or example that shows you the how, when, and why of the testing lesson.
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This masterpiece has over 290 lessons prepared from decades of experience in software testing. Cem Kaner, James Bach, and Bret Pettichord know this all too well. The world's leading software testing experts lend you their wisdomand years of experience to help you avoid the most common mistakesin testing software. Lessons Learned in Software Testing: a Context-Driven Approach Kaner, Bach, Petticord. The Lessons Learnt in software testing is intended for anyone in software testing, software developing, and software managers; from complete beginner to a professional with years of experience. A project is like a road trip. Software developers and managers also have a package of inspiration and knowledge incorporated into this masterpiece.
This book helps testers develop this insight. As the tester, you light the way. Between them, they have over fifty years of testing experience, and know what it takes for successful testing. Each lesson is an assertion related to software testing, followed by an explanation or example that shows you the how, when, and why of the testing lesson. The book chronicles an agile software development iteration from the viewpoint of a tester and explains the seven key success factors of agile testing. Your test process exists to identify investigate, and report the risks that the product may fail.
They teach you how to use the agile testing quadrants to identify what testing is needed, who should do it, and what tools might help. This year, I have read nearly 15+ books, Including some of the famous books in Software Testing. When you're clear about your role—when you have negotiated it—you have a foundation for setting expectations in any situation that may arise. But most projects worth doing are more like driving a truck off-road, in the mountains, at night. This book describes how to build and implement an automated testing regime for software development. Each lesson is an assertion related to software testing, followed by an explanation or example that shows you the how, when, and why of the testing lesson.


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Encore Houston, Episode 80: Houston Chamber Choir
On this episode of Encore Houston, the Houston Chamber Choir performs music from three different programs in the 2017-2018 season, with music from the Renaissance, a rare Leonard Bernstein work, and David Lang's evocative take on The Little Match Girl.
Aired on October 5, 2018.
Source: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/encore-houston/2018/10/05/306977/encore-houston-episode-80-houston-chamber-choir/
Houston Chamber Choir Signed to Signum Classics Recording Label
Houston Chamber Choir has just been signed to Signum Classics, a highly prestigious British record label which will release the company's fifth CD in April 2019 featuring the complete choral works of 20th century French composer Maurice Duruflé with renowned organist Ken Cowan of Rice University. Signum Classics is one of the United Kingdom's leading independent classical labels and home to diverse and eclectic repertoire by some of the finest artists and singers from around the world.
Published on BroadwayWorld.com on October 2, 2018.
Source: https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Houston-Chamber-Choir-Signed-to-Signum-Classics-Record-Label-20181002
Houston Chamber Choir Passes the Torch in Season Opener
Marianna Parnas-Simpson is the chorus teacher at Parker Elementary School, a founding member of the Houston Chamber Choir, and the founder and artistic director of the Treble Choir of Houston. Yet, when she was 17, her life was on a very different path.
Published in Houston Press on September 25, 2018.
Source: https://www.houstonpress.com/arts/things-to-do-this-is-why-i-sing-at-south-main-baptist-church-10846969
Real Estate Giant's Striking Lobby Serves as Perfect Setting for Chamber Choir's Kickoff
More than 85 guests flooded the Greenwood King Properties' striking lobby space on Upper Kirby for the celebratory evening dubbed "Art & Soul." Wine, beer, and a Local Foods' catered spread provided sustenance thanks to Greenwood King associates Nancy Younger Kruka, a longtime Houston Chamber Choir supporter, and Elaine Ellender.
Published in Paper City Magazine online on September 24, 2018. Written by Errin Maye.
Source: https://www.papercitymag.com/society/the-seen/houston-chamber-choir-art-greenwood-king-offices-kickoff/
Mariam Khalili and Robert Simpson on Houston Public Affairs hosted by Laurent
Mariam Khalili and Robert Simpson are interviewed about Houston Chamber Choir's 23rd Season on Houston Public Affairs hosted by Laurent.
Recorded and published on July 27, 2018.
Source: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/139-houston-p-a-hosted-by-laur-27733777/episode/houston-chamber-choir-29640561/
Entercom Houston: Mariam Khalili
JC from The Bull After Dark on 100.3 The Bull sits down with Mariam Khalili, managing director of Houston Chamber Choir, to talk about their new season and the big award they are getting this month in Chicago from Chorus America. Visit HoustonChamberChoir.org for more information or to get a season pass.
Radio interview published on July 18, 2018.
Source: https://sportsradio610.radio.com/blogs/eye-houston/houston-chamber-choir
Why We Sing: Houston Chamber Choir Celerates the Art and Joy of Singing Together
It is the perfect time for a season dedicated to the "Art and Soul" of the HCC experience. "We want to express how we make music," says Simpson, "how deeply we care about unlocking the emotional power behind the pieces we sing, transforming pretty into powerful."
Published in Arts+Culture on July 13, 2018. Written by Sherry Cheng.
Source: http://artsandculturetx.com/why-we-sing-houston-chamber-choir-celebrates-the-art-and-joy-of-singing-together/
Houston Chamber Choir Announces Diverse 2018-2019 Season, "Art & Soul"
HOUSTON, May 18, 2018 – Houston Chamber Choir is pleased to announce its 23rd season, "Art and Soul," with a diverse and compelling repertoire featuring exciting guest artists and scholars.
Published in Houston Syle Magazine online on May 18, 2018.
Source: http://stylemagazine.com/news/2018/may/18/houston-chamber-choir-announces-diverse-2018-2019-/
Daughter Honors Leonard Bernstein with the Houston Chamber Choir
It won't be just any night when a celebration of Leonard Bernstein is underway.
This Saturday, the 26 professional singers of the Houston Chamber Choir will perform a concert featuring the full range of the world-famous composer's genius in 20 works, including excerpts from Broadway's "West Side Story," "Candide" and "On the Town," alongside sacred choral pieces and selections from "Mass" at South Main Baptist Church.
The program honoring Bernstein's centennial is one of nearly 3,000 events taking place worldwide over two years and will be presented through the eyes of his oldest child — New York-based concert narrator, writer and broadcaster Jamie Bernstein.
Published in the Houston Chronicle on May 9, 2018.
Source: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/music/article/Daughter-honors-Leonard-Bernstein-with-the-12901000.php
Houston Chamber Choir Brings Home Award for Choral Excellence
Why does Houston need a professional choir?
It's a question Robert Simpson, founder and artistic director of the Houston Chamber Choir, fielded often back in 1995, when for every one person who said, "Please bring a professional choir back to Houston," there was another around to say, "We tried it. It didn't work. Save your time."
Luckily, Simpson ignored the naysayers and was rewarded when the choir was named the 2018 recipient of the prestigious Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence, as was announced on April 6.
Published in Houston Press online on April 12, 2018.
Source: http://www.houstonpress.com/arts/houston-chamber-choir-wins-award-for-chorale-excellence-10386142
Houston Chamber Choir kindles a world of imagination
A preview of Houston Chamber Choir's fifth ticketed concert of their 17/18 season, Just Imagine!, written by Lawrence Elizabeth Knox.
Published in the Houston Chronicle online on April 11, 2018 and in print on April 13, 2018.
Source: https://www.chron.com/entertainment/music/article/Houston-Chamber-Choir-kindles-a-world-of-12825421.php
Chorus America's 2018 Awards Recognize Outstanding Choruses and Individuals
Houston Chamber Choir receives the 2018 Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence from Chorus America.
Press release published April 4, 2018 by Chorus America.
Source: https://www.chorusamerica.org/news/chorus-america%E2%80%99s-2018-awards-recognize-outstanding-choruses-and-individuals
All That Jazz, Two Doctors and a 26-Member Choir Turn This Houston Night Into a Swinging Affair
The beauty of this evening was that it was peppered throughout with performances by talented members of the choir. With the jazz theme, the music included solos as well as performances by the entire 26-member choir. Guests swayed between courses to tunes such as "I've Got Rhythm," "Fly Me to the Moon," "Blue Skies," "Stormy Weather," and, of course, "All That Jazz."
Published in Paper City Magazine online on March 23, 2018. Written by Shelby Hodge.
Source: https://www.papercitymag.com/society/houston-chamber-choir-all-jazz-two-doctors-night/
New Pathways | Houston Selects Eight Arts Organizations to Participate in Coaching and Incubating Innovation
EmcArts is delighted to announce that eight arts organizations, participants in New Pathways for the Arts | Houston, have been selected to move forward into the second phase of the program within two tracks of engagement, On-Site Organizational Coaching and Incubating Innovation. All 8 organizations have shown considerable courage, vulnerability, and strength in choosing to move forward in this way amidst recovery efforts after Hurricane Harvey.
Press release published on October 12, 2017 by EmcArts.
Source: https://emcarts.org/articles/np-houston-phase2?utm_content=buffer9c73b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
The Houston Chamber Choir performs J.S. Bach's immense Mass in B minor.
Originally aired on Encore Houston (Houston Public Media) on July 22, 2017.
Source: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/arts-culture/2017/07/25/224653/encore-houston-episode-29-houston-chamber-choir/
Pioneers and Visionaries: Houston Chamber Choir's 22nd Season
Sherry Cheng reviews Houston Chamber Choir's upcoming season in Arts+Culture.
Published in Arts+Culture online on July 24, 2017.
Source: http://artsandculturetx.com/pioneers-and-visionaries-houston-chamber-choirs-22nd-season/
Houston Chamber Choir's Spring Season
Houston Chamber Choir celebrates its momentous 22nd season.
Published in Arts+Culture Magazine on February 24, 2016, written by Steven Brown.
Source: http://artsandculturetx.com/houston-chamber-choirs-spring-season/
Houston Chamber Choir wins national honor
Houston Chamber Choir, one of the undisputed treasures of this city's busy classical scene, has received the American Prize in Choral Performance for 2015.
Published by Houston Chronicle on January 8, 2016, written by Everett Evans.
Source: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/arts-theater/article/Houston-Chamber-Choir-wins-national-honors-6746288.php
A Man of Purpose
When Robert Simpson launched the Houston Chamber Choir 20 years ago, he brought a fresh cultural impetus to the city. He talks to David Blackwell about their eclectic repertoire and outreach programmes.
Published in Choir & Organ Magazine in the November/December 2015 issue, written by David Blackwell.
Source: https://www.flipsnack.com/HoustonChamberChoir/a-man-of-purpose.html

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Kuala Lumpur, September 2014 - MY FM 16th Birthday Bash Concert 《MY FM星战16》has just taken place in Setia City Park, Setia Alam a few days ago on 30th August 2014. The duration of the concert was approximately 3 hours and it was filled with a stellar line-up of performances by the DJs as well as the invited artistes!
Our team from wljack.com & loong-updates.blogspot.com have been given an opportunity to do a coverage on the great event!
Grand Lineups of Artistes! Continuous Fun & Excitement With Non-Stop Performances!
It was one of the grandest Birthday Bash ever MY FM because nearly 50 celebrities have taken part into the concert. Presented by S P Setia, MY FM 16th Birthday Bash《MY FM星战16》, the artistes who have taken part include Will潘玮柏, Claire郭静,家家, 王大文, James 杨永聪, Freya林凡, 李佳薇, 陈威全, Karen龚柯允, Eric林健辉, Amy王明丽, Athena马嘉轩, Bell 宇田, 黄启铭, FS Fuying & Sam, 朱浩仁, 东于哲, Hank叶俊亨, 周周, Joyce四叶草, Fyone陈慧莹, Stephanie刘佩芯, Alvin 钟瑾桦, Juztin刘界辉, Peace 张诒博, Joe 曾耀祖, DJ Ken, Geraldine颜慧萍,《Astro新秀大赛2014》Uriah徐凯, Elaine李宜玲, Yuii陈静宜& Ron彭世豪 & New Local singer, 车子.
DJs Took Up Challenges While Delivering Meaningful Messages!
MY FM Birthday Bash this year has the background story which was set in the future world. Earth has become an isolated place with not much life form. 5 representatives from other planets including 血压Gold(Jeff 陈浩然)from Venus, Hollywood(Royce 陈志康)from Jupiter, 古龙水(贾森)from Mercury, 火龙果(Jym庄靖毅) from Mars& 老土(林德荣)from Saturn have been given a task to save Earth.
Earthlings' roles were played by颜薇恩、Wayne、Emely潘毖伶、Catherine、Roax、Gin(MY FM沙巴DJ)& Penny(MY FM砂拉越DJ). Each of them has gone through tough challenges.
DJ 尹匯雰 who has just given birth in real life has recorded a video for the concert too. The Birthday Bash this time has also invited Juztin刘界辉 to take part in one of the challenges.
All of the tasks taken up by them were difficult. Some of these tasks include going over a fire circle while on bicycle, breaking obstacles, playing with fires & dangerous magical stunts. All of these have caught the attention of the crowd and entertained everyone on the floor. Worth mentioning is, each of these tasks were complemented with meaningful messages which could inspire the audiences.
Will Pan As The Opening Of The Show! Local Artistes Put Up A Great Performance Comparable With International Acts!
The first performer was Will潘玮柏 who performed小丑 as the kick-starter of the show. After this, he went to the backstage. But he will be appearing again as the long-running concert reached the finale part.
Followed by Will潘玮柏 were artistes including Amy王明丽 & Athena马嘉轩, 王大文, 黄启铭, Bell 宇田, Geraldine 颜慧萍 and etc! It was such a coincidence that there was really rain during the concert as "雨是甜的" was sung by Bell 宇田!
Performance By Astro Star Quests Finalists!
《Astro新秀大赛2014》has reached an end just a few weeks ago. The finalists from this season were invited to perform on stage for MYFM Birthday Bash 2014. It seems like their fans base did not fade off after their competition as many screams and cheers could be heard as they performed Move Like A Jagger On Stage!
James 杨永聪 Sang While Playing His Guitar! 东于哲 Wowed The Audiences!
James has stood on the centre of the stage playing his guitar while singing three of his popular songs including 好久不见, 我愿意, Stay. His unique voice was amazing and I am sure the crowd wished that he could STAY longer on stage for them.
After James' performance, it was东于哲's turn to rock the stage. They have performed the song "WOW" and indeed wowed the audiences with their energetic singing and dancing!
The Gathering of the movie "The Gathering 同学会" On Stage!
Hank叶俊亨& 周周 sang "我的小气鬼" &车子 sang"还是会想你" on stage! Besides these, there was a part where all of them came on stage and sang together like a LIVE Gathering of the new local movie, "The Gathering 同学会"!
家家 came on stage with her mesmerizing voice! She was happy that the audiences knew the lyrics!
家家then appeared on stage to perform two songs. During her singing of "为你的寂寞唱歌", she was surprised that all the audiences actually knew how to sing the song. She was smiling in response to the great sing-a-long by the audiences!
Groups of singers brought up the heat!
There were a few units of celebrities which have performed on their own followed by grouped-up performance with the others. All of them have brought up the heat during the concert!
Juztin 刘界辉. Fyone陈慧莹 , Stephanie刘佩芯 , Peace 张诒博 & Joe 曾耀祖 have collaborated with DJ Ken in performing remixed version of半斤八两 crossover Work Hard. It was really very catchy!
On the other hand, Karen龚柯允 & Joyce四叶草 have brought in the Malaysian flavors to the concert with the songs like Setia, Lenggang Kangkung, Rasa Sayang and Joyce's Malaysia Chabor.
The group which has totally hyped me up were the combo of FS Fuying & Sam , Eric 林健辉 & Alvin 钟瑾桦. They even formed an exclusive group during the concert named as S.A.F.E which was made up from their initials Sam, Alvin, Fuying & Eric. They have brilliantly performed Medley which consists of lively songs such as忐忑, It's my life, 黑暗骑士 & 离开地球表面. They were jumping on stage & enjoying themselves while the audiences on the floor followed too!
Jess Lee李佳薇 Explosive Vocal! Sang Impromptu of her iconic song 煎熬 as requested!
Our Malaysian "Iron Lung Queen", Jess Lee李佳薇 has never failed to impress the audiences with her explosive voice and amazing singing! She sang two of her latest songs including像天堂的悬崖 which is one of the current hits in various charts now. Her singing was echoed by the audiences' voice as the lyrics and songs have really touched the audiences' hearts and induced them to sing along!
While she didn't sing the whole song of煎熬, Jess has fulfilled the request by the fans who shouted the song title. She sang an impromptu version of煎熬 chorus! It was really spontaneous but yeah, she has proven herself a great singer with the astonishing vocal!
"非凡" (outstanding) Performance by Freya林凡!
Prior to her appearance on stage, Jack Lim and Jeff jokingly mentioned that the next singer is very 非凡 (outstanding). 非凡 was made up from the pronounciation of her English name and Chinese name, "Fre" from Freya and "凡" from林凡!
Without further ado, 林凡 has appeared on stage with a glamorous red dress. Well, their description about her being非凡 was actually legit because her performances of岁月这把刀 &明明爱你 were indeed OUTSTANDING!
Cute Sweetheart Claire郭静 Finally Came On Stage After A Long Wait!
Claire郭静 who is a very sweet singer was one of the main reason for the crowd to stay till the end of the show as she's very well-loved by the Mandopop fans for her song,下一个天亮!
Of course, she did not let the fans down as she has performed that song as well as another two songs, namely, 不还 &即溶爱人! She was really charming and lovely!
Final act of the show! Wilber Pan!
Besides being the opening for the concert, Wilber Pan潘玮柏 was also the final act for the concert. He came back on stage after the nearly 3-hours show and sang 打呼 with Claire. Their chemistry on stage was really good and it was really a great sight for their fans!
After打呼, Wilber Pan has spread his aura by singing王者之声. His charisma was really overloaded and his fans were screaming loudly for him throughout his performance!
Concert Ended With The MY FM Designated Dance For 16th Birthday Bash!
If you have been following the news of MY FM 16th Birthday Bash from the beginning till it ended, they have been promoting about this special dance for quite some time. It was really a fun moment as everyone including the celebrities on stage as well as the audiences on the floor danced along to the beat!
Personally, I really think that it was a really great concert. In fact, I can even say that it's one of the BEST concerts this year with a MASSIVE LINEUPS of artistes! It's no wonder why it could attract nearly 25,000 audiences to the venue!
Jack Lim who has planned the birthday bash has mentioned that this concert has utilized 500+ staffs and the effort in the production was really huge!
MY FM 16th Birthday Bash《MY FM星战16》will be divided into two parts and will be aired on Astro华丽台(频道311) & Astro至尊HD(频道310). The premiere of the two parts will be on 15th September 2014 & 16th September 2014, 10.30pm respectively while the rerun of the concert would be on 20th September 2014 & 21st September 2014, 12pm.
Million thanks to MY FM for inviting our team to do a coverage on the wonderful event!


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New Grant for Sea Grant
UH Sea Grant College Program receives aquaculture funding
Assistant research professor Andre Seale (HNFAS) is also a co-investigator in the University of Hawai'i Sea Grant College Program, which has received nearly $1.4 million to establish a new aquaculture-focused collaborative program in Hawai'i and the Pacific region and explore new aquaculture opportunities.
To fully integrate aquaculture research, outreach, and education, Hawai'i Sea Grant and its partners were awarded the funds to revitalize, solidify, and expand a socially, geographically, and economically inclusive aquaculture-focused program. It will serve as a hub for the aquaculture industry, state and local government organizations, community groups, and practitioners, and it will focus on the continued development and enhancement of aquaculture and indigenous aquaculture practices across the state and region.
NOAA provided the funding to address specific priorities of the 2019 Sea Grant National Aquaculture Initiative, which will help spur the development of a sustainable marine and coastal aquaculture industry in the U.S.


While assisting Ram Ganguly in music compositions, Shankar was ambitious. He had managed to show his ability in composing music independently to Raj Kapoor. Meanwhile, the showman was looking for a new creative team for his upcoming film "Barsat", and proposed to Shankar to become its music composer. It was a great opportunity, and Shankar and Jaikishan wanted to go together for the assignment.
The music of Barsaat was a rage across India. The music was fresh accompanied by melodious tunes; and broke all barriers of music compositions for a movie. Their favourite lyricists Hasrat Jaipuri and Shailendra got associated with them from the first assignment. They used the then struggling singer Lata Mangeshkar for eight songs in Barsat, a surprise to everybody, and also for different characters in the film, another surprise!
The Shankar Jaikishan duo had formed.


Center Amir Johnson, left, hasn't played much lately for the Sixers, as he did in Denver against Torrey Craig and the Nuggets Jan. 26. In search of minutes, Johnson accepted a demotion to stay sharp with the Delaware Blue Coats.
PHILADELPHIA — Even the wealthiest professional athletes will often say they would have done it all just for the thrill of the sport. Few ever get around to doing what Amir Johnson did Friday. Few get around to providing the proof.
Though he has earned more than $77 million playing pro basketball and no longer has much to prove, there was Johnson volunteering to play a G-League game in Delaware just for the enjoyment of the sport.
A player with 50 games of NBA postseason experience?
Johnson helped the Sixers often last season, when he played in 74 games, largely as the backup center to Joel Embiid. But before playing 3:55 and contributing two points Saturday, he had played in just 37 games this season, none since Jan. 26. And with the Sixers having added 7-3 Boban Marjanovic at the trade deadline, and with Brett Brown determined to include rookie Jonah Bolden in his five-spot mix, Johnson has become lost on the depth chart.
But he so loves the sport that he has a basketball gym in his house, is as fit as any player in the locker room, and remains determined to continue playing in the NBA when his $2.3 million contract expires at the end of this season. For enough reasons, he could have the chance. Though a 14th-year pro, he is only 31, the last player to have gone directly from high school to the NBA. Combined with his legendary fitness and the desire to play that he showed in his recent cameo in Delaware, he could have value as a backup big man.
At the minimum, Johnson's willingness to have played Friday in Delaware, where he scored 15 points in 27 minutes of a 112-109 loss to Maine, should be a useful boost to his value.
"It's unique," Brown said. "It's very, very rare. And I have tremendous respect for that he is even thinking like that. Think about it. He was our backup center last year. Sometimes I went with Richaun (Holmes). Sometimes I went with Amir. And this year I haven't, for whatever reason.
With the Sixers struggling Saturday without the injured Embiid, particularly on the defensive glass, Brown gave Johnson a rare opportunity in the third quarter. He shot 1-for-2, but was not of immediate rebounding help. After that, Brown went to a smaller lineup.
Johnson was formally returned to the Sixers earlier Saturday, with Zhaire Smith technically re-assigned to Delaware. But he insists he will volunteer for more Blue Coats shifts when it fits the Sixers' schedule.
"I had fun," Johnson said. "It reminded me of when I was a kid, playing late-night basketball with my buddies as a youngster. They say it is a grind down there. And I respect every player down there for putting in the work and grinding.
"We were just out there grinding, having fun, and playing basketball. I'll do anything to stay in shape. Sometimes you have to do the stuff that got you here to this point. I will put in work no matter what the situation is. You constantly have to put in the work to make yourself better as a person and as an athlete.


Determine your total cost of attendance at each school. That means looking not at the averages the school provides but at what your actuals will be. Is the school across the country from your home? Then your travel costs will be higher than average. Are you enrolling in a major with lots of labs with attendant additional fees?
Compare your family's out-of-pocket costs for each school. Can the student earn their portion of the EFC through summer work each year? If not, the parents will need to cover it. And, how much of the "aid" package comprises loans and work study? If loans are included, are they subsidized or not? All of these items are costs your family will need to bear.
Look at the "free" money you're being offered. Don't consider just the total grant amount; look too at what's required to renew it each year and what your net cost after grant money is. For example, a $10,000 award at a $55,000-per-year school will leave you with a higher net cost than a $5,000 award at a $35,000-per-year school.
You may want to create a spreadsheet to simplify the comparison. Each school gets a column; rows should include both published costs like tuition, fees, room and board, and other costs like travel, extracurriculars, and other expenses (the winter wardrobe you'd need at an East Coast school, for example). Then subtract free money only to determine your actual net cost per school.


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Why Texas Children's Hospital?
Baylor College of Medicine Partnership
Community Benefit Efforts
Reports on Community Health Needs
Improving Access
Managing Chronic Disease
Preventive Outreach and Education
Not-for-Profit Status and Tax-Exempt Status
For more than 55 years, Texas Children's Hospital has been providing health and hope to children and their families.
Texas Children's Community Benefit program comprises strategically focused initiatives and services designed to meet the needs of our growing, diverse community.
What is a Community Benefit?
In addition to taking care of families who seek care at our facilities, as a non-profit hospital that receives tax-exemptions, Texas Children's provides leadership and support for activities that improve the health of the communities we serve. These "community benefits" respond to demonstrated health-related needs and seek to achieve the following objectives:
Improve Access to Health Services
Enhance Public Health
Advance Generalized Knowledge
Relieve a Government Burden
Our Community, Our Home
Understanding the demographics of the communities we serve is important to planning a thoughtful Community Benefit program with lasting impact.
Consider the following facts:
Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States, with the larger metropolitan area being home to more than 6.1 million residents.
Houston encompasses the third-youngest population and one of the fastest growing pediatric populations in the nation.
1 in 3 children in the nation is covered by Medicaid and 1.4 million children in Texas remain uninsured.
While these statistics underscore Houston's status as a vibrant, growing metro, a closer review of the underlying dynamics – such as economic factors and demographics – is essential to providing a Community Benefit program relevant to current needs, and with the foresight to accommodate future needs.
As the city's ever-changing population places further demands on the traditional health care system, implementing innovative and effective solutions to maintain the health and wellbeing of the community, particularly for children, remains crucial.
For more information on the status of health in Houston, please refer to The University of Texas School of Public Health's Health of Houston Survey 2010.


If you want to know more about our philosophy on homework and see why this packet is only 100 pages, read this post about our 2nd grade homework.
It's done! It's done! It's done! It's done! It's done! It's done! It's done! It's done!
There were some dark moments there. The thing about 1st grade is that it requires a LOT of pictures. So between "What on earth can I make another graph about??!?" and "How do you check comprehension on a 40 word story?" I thought this might be the end. But we pushed through (Emily up until the wee hours the night before her baby was born) and it's finished!!
This is an academically rich packet. A solid understanding of first grade concepts is a prerequisite for success in later grades, so we designed this to help students delve deep into the standards.
The language arts pages are based on a 10-day cycle. We think that phonics is the most important focus for beginning readers, so it is practiced 3 times each cycle.
Phonics: beginning sounds (consonants, blends, digraphs), vowel sounds, word families, and sight words.
Language: commas, ending punctuation, capitalization, etc.
This is organized around a 5-day cycle. The only difference is that measuring and telling time alternate cycles.
Graphing: making, examining, and reading bar graphs and pictographs.
Problem Solving: joining and separating problems. Later pages include part unknown and using 3 addends.
Number Practice: math fact practice (with a focus on part-part-whole understanding). Also, working with concepts of more/less (starting pictorially and moving to symbolically) and equality.
Each page is labeled with the common core standard it supports and an "I can" statement for each topic.
Remember, it's meant to be copied back-to-back and then cut in half. You should then see day 1 literacy on one side and day 1 math on the back.
These pages cover 1st grade core standards in a developmental progression. The first pages are very basic, kindergarten level. The last pages are at end-of-year difficulty. In our Teachers Pay Teacher shop you can download a 10-page sample.
Looking for more than 100 days of homework? Try the 1st grade add-on pack.
I taught second grade last year and used your fluency and homework pack. I moved down to first grade so I'm excited to use this one too! Will you be releasing a fluency pack for first grade too?
We plan to but its still a few months out.
Ok thanks for the quick reply!
Great job! This is wonderful!
Do you have one for 3rd grade?
3rd is what we're working on right now.
Any plans to make a packet for Kindergarten?
I do weekly homework packets and was curious if you have a version that I don't need to do front and back copying (meaning all the 1's are on one page, 2s on the 2nd page). I would rather save myself the cutting and restappling. Instead having the Phonics #1 and the Place Value #1 on one page and on the back have the Comprehension #2 and Measurement #2, etc. Let me know. Thanks!
I was interested in the 1st grade fluency homework pack. The 2nd grade teachers in my school are using that one and its great. Do you have one for first? Where can iI get it?
Its not done yet but its coming!
I am also interested in a first grade fluency homework packet. I have used the second grade packet with my advanced first grade readers and would love to use a similar program for my young readers.
I too am interested in a 1st grade fluency homework pack!!! Thanks!
Hi, this homework pack is awesome. Do you have a key for this?
Excellent packet, you are awesome!


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A Journey Through the Eclipse Series: Alexander Korda's The Private Life of Don Juan
Despite a pending general release date still more than four months away, Joseph Gordon-Levitt's directorial debut Don Jon is already generating some curiosity and even excitement in the film blogging world. Going off a very favorable buzz following its debut at this year's Sundance Film Festival, fans of the actor, whose star seems to be rising straight into bankable A-lister territory (if not quite there already), are eager to see him take the next step in a promising career. The film's subject matter, about a studly guy from New Jersey whose hyperactive love life is thrown off-track by an intensely compulsive addiction to omline pornography, reportedly strikes a strong note of courageously provocative boundary-pushing balanced by the mainstream accessibility of familiar faces like Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore, Tony Danza, JG-L himself and a generous scattering of Hollywood pals who presumably had themselves a great time dropping in for quick cameo gags in their friend's first feature.
The film's title is, of course, a play on the famous archetype of Don Juan, the suave and dashing ladies' man whose amorous adventures are the stuff of legends that stretch back to the late medieval era. That character is now so firmly established in popular culture that it's not at all necessary to know much about the historic origins of the story in order to understand that Don Juan was the prototypical champion of Eros who all the women wanted to be with and who all the men wanted to be. Of course, that's just on a surface level. As most of us who live in the real world understand, wanton promiscuity and grandiose expectations of non-stop sexual gratification have a way of stirring up a whole lotta conflict and turmoil in our lives, more than actual love. Taking the notion of Don Juan too literally is a surefire road to disappointment, and what's more, the descent into parody and absurdity is all but inevitable the moment one tries to present it with a straight face. Still, there's something compelling about the idea of being an irresistible sex magnet, with all the stimulation and conflict sure to follow in its wake, that just seems tailor-made for playful cinematic exploration. So with all that in mind, I turn to The Private Life of Don Juan, from Eclipse Series 16: Alexander Korda's Private Lives, to scrutinize just how a film from nearly 80 years ago dealt with this particular force of nature.
Movies featuring either Don Juan or a character specifically modeled after him are too numerous to accurately count. IMDb.com lists over 200 films just with "Don Juan" in the title, dating all the way back to very beginning of commercial motion pictures in the early 1900s. (And that's not even counting his Italian equivalent, Don Giovanni…) But what makes this one quite distinctive among that group is that it stars none other than Douglas Fairbanks, the original blockbuster action hero – the man who as much as anyone who ever appeared on film can be given credit for creating the standard of a masked protagonist who combines raw athleticism, quick-witted intelligence and fearless bravado in standing strong against the bad guys while retaining all the charm needed to woo the lovely women whom he so frequently rescues from danger. (Speaking of which, here's a hot tip for you: there's a new Superman movie opening soon… you might want to check it out.) Fairbanks' performances as Zorro, Robin Hood, the Thief of Bagdad and D'Artagnan in The Three Musketeers still stand up impressively across the decades, and his old-school insistence on doing all his own stunts crushes any notions that he was just a vain pretty-boy. Time and space limitations prevent me from adequately summing up the magnitude of his achievements in Hollywood's Golden Age, but I think it's sufficient compare his impact on the movies to that made by one of his contemporaries, Babe Ruth in regard to baseball. Sure, others have broken the old records and become more famous in their times, but Fairbanks set the standard for a super-duper worldwide movie star. He just had the misfortune of living in a time when the long gracious exit and massive accrual of life-long benefits enjoyed by later celebrities had not nearly evolved to their present level of comfort and stability, if managed prudently enough. So he, like the Bambino himself, burned out way too soon, both victims of indulgent living and negligent of self-care, dying young, mere husks of the men they were at the peak of their respective games.
And as it turned out, Fairbanks wrapped up his career with this film, intentionally taking on the role of a legendary hot-blooded Latin lover, in wary, self-effacing recognition that he was already over the hill, too old, crass and craggy to convincingly pull it off if he played the role too straight. So what we have here in The Private Life of Don Juan (a title more packed with innuendo than anything we see play out on the screen) is an early and (as it turned out) financially disastrous exercise in self-mockery, the kind of flippantly ironic brush-off that certainly didn't sit well with its original audience but might find a more appreciative response from today's viewers who are willing to look past some of the film's clunkier moments in order to admire its star's willingness to lampoon his own ridiculous posturings over the preceding twenty years or so. It takes a certain blend of cocky arrogance and jaded resignation to one's imminent collapse to create this kind of movie. And thankfully, the great impresario Alexander Korda, fresh off of his own unorthodox takes on equally infamous characters like Henry VIII and Catherine the Great (and with Rembrandt on its way a couple years later) was in just the perfect position to help usher Fairbanks off stage so fittingly.
The story begins routinely enough, with a quick recap of the legend sung by a local minstrel as backdrop to scenes of pretty actresses adorned in Spanish garb catching roses on their balconies tossed their way by a mysterious seducer in the shadows, followed by comical shots of jealous husbands just now picking up on the intrusion of a rival who's setting their wives hearts' a-flutter.
That sets the stage of a few scenes of suggestive sauciness as a few of the women deliver their bosom-heaving reports of late-night illicit encounters. But a competitive fire ignites when word of Don Juan's unmatched prowess in the art of love reaches the ears of the haughty dancer Antonita (one of Merle Oberon's last roles before she made the jump from Britain to Hollywood.)
Just as the hype surrounding this prince of passion reaches its boiling point, Fairbanks makes his deliberately deflating star entrance, as a cranky and gloomy old man getting his reflexes checked by an old quack of a doctor. There's no tangible effort made to cover up the wrinkles on Fairbanks' face or the hunch in his posture. Like the actor himself, this Don Juan's best days are well behind him, and he knows he's caught up in a reckoning process that he'll probably never escape until death brings his saga to an end. And the scales of cosmic justice for Don Juan are held in the dainty hand of Dona Dolores, a beautiful "Lady of Mystery" (as she's described in the whimsical opening credits) who seems to have some peculiar leverage over the Don that allows her to elude his otherwise irresistible temptations.
Much of the humor that runs through The Private Life of Don Juan comes through this juxtaposition of Fairbanks' reputation as the brash icon of Hollywood royalty and the all-too-obvious decline that's already set in and is picking up steam. In that general sense, he gives us guys a wry meditation on the aging process and the necessity of marshaling our energies a bit more strategically than we had to worry about in days gone by, so that we have a little something left in the tank when the right opportunities arise.
Adding to the fun, assuming one enjoys this sort of thing, are fine examples of playfully monumental 1930s backlot sets and routinely proficient character acting flourishes of that era. Claud Allister, pictured above, has one of those memorable faces that one doesn't have to see a lot of to still remember – he played the daffy Prince Otto in Ernst Lubitsch's Monte Carlo, reviewed in this column three years ago.
And while there's nothing that compares with the magnificent action sequences that established longstanding benchmarks for swashbuckling excitement in his earlier films, Fairbanks climbs a few ropes and ladders in ascending the walls of a proverbial "castle in Spain" with admirable agility for a chain-smoker who would be dead from a heart attack just five years after this film was released.
For fans of classic cinema though, probably the biggest attraction to be found in The Private Life of Don Juan is in the interaction between Fairbanks and the gorgeous Merle Oberon. She stands out among a well-chosen cast of beauties, and the above clip captures her very best moments from the film.
Though Alexander Korda's lasting fame is surely based more on his accomplishments as a producer more than as a director, he demonstrates a solid-enough command behind the camera to keep the story briskly moving over the course of its 89 minutes. Perhaps as a final nod to the epoch-defining acting career that was now coming to an end, he gives Fairbanks a memorable send-off by allowing him to stride gallantly into a play-within-a-play set-up as "the real Don Juan" rudely interrupts a farcical, sappy stage production bearing the same title as the very film we are watching. It all erupts so quickly and naturally that we might have to take a few moments to fully appreciate the overtly meta self-referentialism that's going on here – it's not really the kind of thing we're used to seeing in 1930s films, and yet it makes perfect sense as Fairbanks lets his audience in on the fact that he's aware of just how silly his antics have been, when it gets right down to it, regardless of how much they've entertained them or how rich he's become in the process. His strenuous appeals to be taken seriously, and the audience's mocking contemptuous laughter in response to his plea, provides a rather cynical twist of commentary from one of cinema's all-time greats in the twilight of his career.
But after Don Juan is arrested and carted off stage as a sad, deluded imposter, his story goes through a few more twists and turns, winding up right where he (and we) knew he'd end up all along… at the edge of a bed, in the arms of a woman he grudgingly had to admit held custody of his heart and soul, no matter how hard he tried to bury that truth under a litany of one night stands. When all is said and done, it's Dona Delores who gets the last word, explaining that what every woman wants is more than just a mere husband… it's to have Don Juan, just all to herself.


When I was a kid a strange black & white movie turned up on a local television channel: The Fabulous World of Jules Verne (1958). I'd never seen anything like it before. I came to learn that there was a reason: it was unique. It sprang from the imagination of Czech filmmaker Karel Zeman, who combined live-action, animation, fancifully designed sets, forced perspective and other techniques to achieve his amazing visuals. The film was dubbed into English and received wide U.S. release in theaters before going to television, as did his subsequent feature, The Fabulous Baron Munchausen (1961).
On our way home from the Karlovy Vary Film Festival this summer, my family stopped in Prague and I made a late-afternoon visit to a modest but endearing museum devoted to Karel Zeman. It allows one to trace his career in a highly visual manner with interactive exhibits, puppets, storyboards, life-sized cut-outs, costumes, and set pieces. You can learn more at their website, http://www.muzeumkarlazemana.cz/en.
I couldn't stop taking pictures, only some of which manage to capture the three-dimensional appeal of the exhibits. In a separate room that I almost missed there is a video apparatus that enables a guest to become part of a Zeman scene through the use of green-screen technology. Standing to the side of this device is an enormous Praxinoscope, which must be six feet in diameter; you can try to imagine its size by noting the stack of film cans at its side.
No museum is complete without a six-foot Praxinoscope!
Like Czech stop-motion master Jiri Trnka, Karel Zeman deserves to be better known and recognized. I applaud the people who have devoted themselves to keeping his memory (and movies) alive through this museum.


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Doctor Convicted of Drug Conspiracy to Be Retried (Dr. William Hurwitz)
from Washington Post, September 17, 2006
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/16/AR2006091600708.html
Sentencing: US 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Throws out Crack Cocaine Sentence
by psmith, September 14, 2006, 08:05pm, (Issue #453)
In a ruling Monday, the US 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia threw out a 24-year prison sentence for a man possessing less than three ounces of crack cocaine. The court held that the US District Court judge who sentenced the man erred in believing he had to sentence the man based on the 100:1 quantity disparity between crack and powder cocaine. Such sentences are no longer mandatory, said the appeals court, only advisory.
Under a 1986 law passed in the midst of a wave of anti-drug hysteria, the US Congress enacted a two-tier sentencing scheme for cocaine defendants with crack defendants facing sentences decades longer than powder cocaine defendants for possessing the same amount of the drug. But the appeals court held that since the US Supreme Court last year ruled that federal sentencing guidelines were only advisory and not mandatory, sentencing judges need not be bound by the guidelines.
The three-judge panel held that defendant Johnny Gunter was entitled to a new sentencing hearing. "The limited holding here is that district courts may consider the crack/powder cocaine differential in the guidelines as a factor, but not a mandate, in the... sentencing process," wrote Judge Thomas Ambro for the court.
Assistant US Attorney Robert Zauzmer told the Philadelphia Inquirer the ruling was likely to be cited by every defendant in a crack case. "This is a significant opinion which we are studying closely," he said, adding prosecutors were considering whether to ask the appeals court to reconsider the decision or appeal to the US Supreme Court.
Assistant Federal Defender David McColgin, meanwhile, told the Inquirer the ruling would help reduce the racial disparities existing in cocaine sentencing. "This has a great impact in helping to reduce the racial disparity that stems from that ratio," McColgin said.
What's a Guy Gotta Do to Get Some Justice Around Here?
by psmith, September 04, 2006, 04:45pm
In 2003, Harrison County (Mississippi) Sheriff George Payne got a tip from a confidential informant (that's law-speak for "snitch") that marijuana plants were being grown on land leased to the Boarhog Hunting Club. Payne led a crew of lawman onto the property and chopped them all down, even though a field test on a sample plant didn't identify it as marijuana. The property owner, Marion Waltman, said he only found out about the raid when he turned on the local news and saw inmates chopping down the plants at the sheriff's direction. Waltman was first puzzled, then outraged--the sheriff and his crew had just destroyed $225,000 worth of kenaf (hibiscus cannabinus), a plant Waltman was growing as deer feed. So, the sheriff errantly raids private property and destroys a healthy amount of goods belonging to the property owner. He should pay up, right? Wrong. At least according to US District Judge Louis Guirola, who dismissed Waltman's civil lawsuit against Sheriff Payne in May 2005. U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola Jr. in May 2005 dismissed Waltman's civil lawsuit against Payne. Waltman had claimed the sheriff violated his rights by destroying more than 500 kenaf plants grown as deer food. But Judge Guirola rule that Sheriff Payne was protected by qualified immunity since he was acting in his official capacity and his conduct was "objectively reasonable." Now, Waltman is appealing.
First Amendment: Kenneth Starr Joins Appeal of 9th US Circuit Ruling in "Bong Hits 4 Jesus" Case
by psmith, August 31, 2006, 02:44am, (Issue #451)
Former Whitewater special prosecutor Kenneth Starr is offering his services pro bono to the Juneau, Alaska, school district in a case pitting First Amendment rights against the district's tough anti-drug policies. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in March that Principal Deborah Morse had violated the rights of Juneau-Douglas High School student Joseph Frederick when she suspended him for 10 days for holding aloft a banner reading "Bong Hits 4 Jesus" during a January 2002 parade. School officials told Frederick he was suspended for advocating illegal drug use.
Ken Starr's new target: t-shirts about bongs
The 9th Circuit was having none of that. In a unanimous ruling, a three-judge panel held that even high school students have a right to express themselves if they don't disrupt school or its educational mission. "A school cannot censor or punish students' speech merely because the students advocate a position contrary to government policy," wrote Judge Andrew Kleinfeld for the panel.
Starr, whose main claim to fame was investigating the relationship between President Bill Clinton and intern Monica Lewinsky, filed a petition Monday urging the Supreme Court to hear the case. It's not a done deal; at least four of the nine justices must vote to hear it if it is to make it before the high court.
School district Superintendent Peggy Cowan told the Associated Press the district is appealing to seek clarity on the rights of administrators to impose discipline on students who break the district's drug message policy. "The district's decision to move forward is not disrespectful to the First Amendment or the rights of students," she said. "This is an important question about how the First Amendment applies to pro-drug messages in an educational setting."
It looks like someone needs to go back to school on the meaning of the First Amendment.
South Arizona Couple Defend Religious Use of Marijuana
from Arizona Daily Star, August 29, 2006
Arizona Daily Star
http://www.azstarnet.com/dailystar/metro/144146
Feature: Pain Doctor William Hurwitz to Get New Trial
by psmith, August 24, 2006, 11:00pm, (Issue #450)
In a closely watched case with national implications, a federal appeals court has granted a new trial to a well known Northern Virginia pain doctor sent to federal prison for 25 years as a drug dealer. Pain patient advocates and medical associations praised the ruling in the case of Dr. William Hurwitz, who was convicted in late 2004 of 50 counts in a 62-count indictment, including conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.
Hurwitz appealed his conviction, arguing that trial Judge Leonard Wexler erred by not instructing the jury that Hurwitz should not be convicted if he acted in "good faith." Typically in cases where the quality of medical care is in question, such matters are decided by medical boards or civil courts in the form of malpractice suits. Only doctors who are not prescribing in good faith that they are in line with accepted medical practices face criminal charges. In his jury instructions, Judge Wexler removed Hurwitz' only effective defense.
Dr. Hurwitz in 1996 (photo courtesy Skip Baker)
For federal prosecutors, who pointed to multiple examples of high-dose prescriptions Hurwitz had written and who claimed he should have recognized some of his patients to be addicts or dealers, Hurwitz was nothing more than a Dr. Feelgood, no different from -- or perhaps worse than -- the kid slinging crack on the street corner. But for patient advocates and a growing number of medical professionals, the case was the highest-profile example yet of a Justice Department and DEA creating a chilling climate toward doctors' willingness to treat chronic pain with opioid pain medications.
That is why even though even some questioned Hurwitz's prescribing practices, his appeal nevertheless won the support of professional organizations like the American Academy of Pain Medicine, the American Pain Foundation, and the National Pain Foundation, all of which filed briefs in his support. Also joining the fray was the Drug Policy Alliance, which filed its own brief on behalf of pain specialists.
A three-judge panel in the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond agreed with Hurwitz and his allies in its opinion Monday. The panel held that Judge Wexler had erred when he told jurors they could not consider whether Hurwitz had acted in "good faith" when he prescribed large doses of opioid pain relievers like Oxycontin to patients.
"A doctor's good faith in treating his patients is relevant to the jury's determination of whether the doctor acted beyond the bounds of legitimate medical practice," wrote Judge William Traxler. "The district court effectively deprived the jury of the opportunity to consider Hurwitz's defense." That was a fatal error, the panel held. "We cannot say that no reasonable juror could have concluded that Hurwitz's conduct fell within an objectively-defined good-faith standard," wrote Traxler.
"We are very gratified by this decision," said Dr. Jane Orient, executive director of the libertarian-leaning Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, a group that has been in the vanguard of the medical profession on the issue of protecting pain doctors and patients. "Overturning one of these verdicts is something that almost never happens, and we hope it represents a tipping point," she told DRCNet. "We hope that the courts will finally begin to pay attention to the fundamental issues of justice involved here. A doctor is not a drug dealer, and neither is he a policeman. Doctors cannot be held responsible for patient misbehavior."
"I'm delighted," said Dr. Frank Fisher, a California physician originally charged with five counts of murder over his prescribing practices by overzealous prosecutors and state agents, but who was eventually completely exonerated. "This means they will have to let Billy out. The appeals court was absolutely correct in its decision," he told DRCNet.
The appeals court decision is a victory for Hurwitz and his supporters, but it is only one battle in a larger war over who controls the prescribing of pain medications -- the medical profession or the cops -- and in the meantime, doctors and patients are the casualties.
"They are still harassing and investigating doctors," said Orient. "And that in itself can destroy your practice. There are still doctors languishing in prison because they tried to do their best for their patients and there are still patients having difficulty finding physicians willing to do the pain treatment necessary to make them functional instead of bed-ridden suicidal people in severe pain," she said. "More doctors are aware of the extreme risk they take in getting involved with chronic pain patients. The DEA wants them to treat patients like they were suspected criminals."
Fisher pointed to the case of Dr. Richard Heberle, an Ohio physician, of how devastating even defending oneself from such charges can be. "Look at what happened to Dr. Heberle," he said. "He won, but his practice is ruined, his reputation is ruined, his life is ruined. The only thing worse than winning one of these cases is losing one, or maybe coming down with a bad case of chronic pain."
Asset Forfeiture: Federal Appeal Upholds Seizure of Cash Despite Lack of Drugs
A federal appeals court has held that police acted within the law when they seized nearly $125,000 in cash from a man's car during a traffic stop, even though no drugs were found in the car. A three-judge panel from the 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals found in US v. $124,700 in US Currency that the cash may have been linked to the drug trade, overturning an earlier decision by a US Magistrate Court judge in Nebraska.
House of Evil: the 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals
Emilio Gonzolez was pulled over for speeding on Interstate 80 in 2003. Gonzolez told the officer the car he was driving had been rented by someone named Luis, that he had never been arrested, and that he was not carrying drugs, guns, or large sums of money. Gonzolez then consented to a search of the vehicle, which turned up $124,700 in cash in a cooler on the back seat. Police also learned that Gonzolez had been arrested for drunk driving and that the person who rented the car was not named Luis. Police then sicced a drug dog on the vehicle, and the dog alerted on the cash and on the seat where it was sitting.
In court, Gonzolez testified that he had flown from California to Chicago and planned to use the cash to buy a refrigerated truck there, but when he arrived there, the truck had already been sold. He decided to drive back to California, but needed someone to rent a car because he had no credit card, he testified. Gonzolez said he lied about having the money because he feared carrying large amounts of cash could be illegal and he hid it in the cooler because he was afraid it might be stolen. He testified that he didn't reveal the drunk driving arrest because he didn't think drunk driving was a crime.
Gonzolez' tale may have been barely credible, but any positive evidence linking his stash of cash to drug trafficking was hard to come by. Still, the appeals court overturned the original decision. "We believe that the evidence as a whole demonstrates... that there was a substantial connection between the currency and a drug trafficking offense," the court wrote. "We have adopted the commonsense view that bundling and concealment of large amounts of currency, combined with other suspicious circumstances, supports a connection between money and drug trafficking."
That wasn't good enough for dissenting Judge Donald Lay, who argued that there was no evidence linking the cash to drug trafficking. "At most, the evidence presented suggests the money seized may have been involved in some illegal activity -- activity that is incapable of being ascertained on the record before us," Lay wrote.
But what about the drug dog alerting on the cash and the car seat? "Finally, the mere fact that the canine alerted officers to the presence of drug residue in a rental car, no doubt driven by dozens, perhaps scores, of patrons during the course of a given year, coupled with the fact that the alert came from the same location where the currency was discovered, does little to connect the money to a controlled substance offense," Lay reasoned.
San Diego attorney Donald Yates, who represents Gonzolez, told the Associated Press they would appeal the decision. People who do not have credit or bank accounts and who must do business in cash are being treated unfairly, he said. "They do not allow for anybody to have a lifestyle different from the average person in Nebraska."
Court Rules 2003 Money Seizure Correct Despite No Drugs Found
from Associated Press, August 23, 2006
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/states/california/northern_california/15310257.htm
Judge deals blow to claim that meth sting targeted South Asians
http://www.macon.com/mld/macon/news/politics/15190586.htm
Sentencing: Federal Judges More Likely to Acquit Than Juries
by psmith, July 27, 2006, 02:06pm, (Issue #446)
Federal judges are much more likely to acquit defendants than juries are, according to a review of some 77,000 federal criminal trials between 1989 and 2002. Juries convicted 84% of defendants, while judges in bench trials convicted only about half. The phenomenon is recent, with judges and juries convicting at about the same rate from the 1960s through the 1980s, and prior to that, judges were much more likely to convict than juries.
The findings come from a paper published by University of Illinois College of Law professor Andrew Leipod, "Why Are Judges So Acquittal-Prone?," published in the Washington University Law Quarterly and discussed at some length at the Volokh Conspiracy blog. According to Leipold, he was puzzled at the shift and sought an answer.
"The core problem," he wrote, "is to find something about criminal trials that has changed since the late 1980s, something that would affect judges but not juries." The evidence suggests a likely culprit, Leipod argued. "I think the sentencing guidelines best fits this description. The guidelines took away a huge amount of sentencing discretion, which meant that judges were more often faced with cases where they knew that a conviction would result in a harsh - maybe too harsh - sentence. We don't have to say that judges were acting 'lawlessly' to reach the unremarkable conclusion that judges may hold the government even more tightly to its burden of proof when the stakes are high and unforgiving."
Because judges do not fill out forms showing what factors they weigh when they rule, any evidence of a link between conviction rates and the sentencing guidelines is necessarily indirect, but, Leipold notes, it is probably not coincidence that "with the Guidelines really hitting stride just as the judicial conviction rate started to slide." Many judges "were harshly critical of the how the guidelines made it harder for them to do justice in individual cases," he noted.
[Editor's Note: One might suppose that mandatory minimum sentencing is also having this effect on federal judges -- an equally, sometimes harsher federal sentencing system that is parallel to and interlocks with the guidelines. Congress enacted mandatory minimums very hastily, two years after creating the sentencing guidelines, following the 1986 overdose death of University of Maryland basketball star Len Bias.]


Authors: Becher, Harald, Burns, Peter N.
Although the technology required for the successful application of contrast echo cardiography has evolved rapidly over the past few years, the technique has not yet gained widespread clinical acceptance. One important reason for the lack of clinical acceptance is the relative complexity of the technique, particularly in respect to myocardial perfusion imaging. The interaction between micro bubbles and ultrasound is an entire field by itsel£ as is the coronary microvasculature. It is in this regard that practicing echocardiographers, cardiologists in training, radiologists, so no graphers, and students will find 'A Handbook of Contrast Echocardiography' particularly useful. Written by two leaders in the field who have presented illustrative cases not only from their own laboratories but also from others around the world, this volume is a lucid, concise, and practical guide for the day-to-day use of contrast echocardiography. Dr Peter Burns has been involved in almost all the technical advances in the imaging methods that have made it possible to detect opacification of the left ventricular cavity and myocardium from a venous injection of microbubbles. He has been responsible to a large degree for advancing our understanding of the interaction between micro bubbles and ultrasound, which he describes in clear and easy to understand terms in this book. Dr Harald Becher has been active in the clincal application of contrast echocardiography for several years and has gained considerable experience with many imaging techniques and microbubbles, which he describes in this volume in some detail.


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Hehe ili Wahehe je naziv za etničku skupinu koja se sastoji od nekoliko nezavisnih plemena različitog podrijetla koji su u nekim slučajevima jedni drugima srodni. Zajedničko im je Bantu podrijetlo, te ih ima oko 192.000, uglavnom u Iringa pokrajini Tanzanije. Nijedno pleme koje broji više od 5000 ljudi s drugima ne dijeli jezik, iako se rabi ikiHehe za sporazumijevanje te im je kultura slična.

Wahehe nisu bili politički jedinstveni do sredine 19. st. kada ih je ujedinio Poglavica Munyigumba iz Muyinga dinastije te su postali dominantno pleme u kraju, slavni po svojim ratnim uspjesima. Pod vladavinom Munyigumbinog sina, Poglavice Mkwawe, prvi put su se sreli i žestoko oduprili kolonizatoriskim njemačkim Schutztruppe snagama, ali nisu imali političku i ideološku infrastrukturu da bi otpor kolonizatorima mogao potrajati duže vrijeme tako da je godine 1898. Mkwawa počinio suicid kako bi izbjegao zarobljavanje.

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"(…) My father didn't transform me directly. He did it indirectly, through intangible things. When I was a child I saw him train thousands of falcons. Of course, he had people to support him and make this training very professional. He participated in competitions against many groups of falconers.


The Fitness & Life kit is the entire product line, as they say, "in one bottle".
The entire line is aimed at people involved in sports and leading an active lifestyle. All drugs are based on natural products, which causes the highest content of active ingredients and nutrients.


You've probably seen an Avion Travel Trailer before. They are the ones that look like a space ship on wheels.
These are a popular RV that began production in the 1950's. Made of anodized aluminum, they are very lightweight and easy to tow.
Finding one may be the difficult part of owning one.
They are no longer in production.
Fleetwood bought the company and continued to manufacture them.
But they discontinued the production when the popular body styles began to change.
You may find a few still in use on the road today. Most of the ones still around have been restored or are in the process of restoration.
They were built to last for a long time and they did. With a few upgrades and some general maintenance, you will have one that will last for even more years and enjoy it thoroughly.
There are those that are avid owners that want to keep the vintage travel trailer alive. It's tribute to the RV industry will not be forgotten. There is even a club for these faithful owners. It is known as the Avion Travelcade Club.
This unit began to dwindle down over time and and they began to pursue the Fleetwood RV Club known as Club Fleetwood. They joined together and are known as the Fleetwood Travelcade Club.
You could join the club with a small fee. You gain, in the process, access to many different social events and even some activities. Some of these may include trips. You would find the meetup places through the United States and Canada.
This Club has since been dissolved.
You will still find those that are still in love with the Avion Camping Trailers.
There was a restoration group that had a Forum going for several years.
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All the links I could find took me to a dead end. I found many references to different websites, but they did not produce any information.
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Are You Cultivating the Warm Fuzzies in Your Practice? 'Cause You Should Be.
Want an interesting example? Consider the "Pepsi Paradox" in Leonard Mlodnow's book, Subliminal: How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior: In blind taste tests, an overwhelming number of participants rated Pepsi as tasting better than Coca-Cola. However, when those same people knew the brand of the sodas they were tasting, they rated Coke higher. Why? Because they associate the Coca-Cola brand with positive emotions (think skating polar bears in red scarves or an ice cold bottle of Coke at the ball game), and this in turn actually improves the taste of the soda.
When asked why they chose Coke over Pepsi, almost none of the participants admitted to the connection between brand perception and taste, indicating that it was a subconscious awareness. In fact, "in the early 2000s, new brain imaging studies found evidence that that an area of the brain called the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (VMPC) is the seat of the warm fuzziness we experience when we contemplate a familiar brand-name product." So, in 2007, researchers performed the same Pepsi vs. Coke taste experiment on a group of participants with healthy VMPCs and a group "whose brain scans showed significant VMPC damage." So what were the findings? According to Mlodnow, "as expected, both the normal and the brain-damaged volunteers preferred Pepsi to Coke when they did not know what they were drinking. And, as expected, those with healthy brains switched their preference when they knew what they were drinking. But those who had damage to their VMPC—their brain's 'brand appreciation' module—did not change preferences. They liked Pepsi better whether or not they knew what they were drinking." Thus, "without the ability to unconsciously experience a warm and fuzzy feeling toward a brand name, there is no Pepsi Paradox." Powerful, huh?
So what's the key to tapping into your customers' emotion-driven brains?
Make them feel good about you and your practice. Make patients happy, make them smile, make them laugh, and they'll remember you fondly. Not only will this help you do better in business, but more importantly, it will also help your patients get better—and maybe make you (and your staff) happier in the process. According to an article in the Physical Therapy Journal, patients who perceive their care positively experience better outcomes. This means that practitioners who cater to the "specific needs of their patients" and "provide a positive, collaborative treatment experience" often end up helping their patients recover faster.
Smiling—just like yawning—is contagious. And real smiles (those that engage the eyes) can dramatically increase people's level of happiness. A smile also communicates openness, warmness, and, according to this WebMD article, intelligence. So start smiling—not creepily, just naturally. It's the first step to building a positive rapport with your patients, which will keep them engaged and feeling encouraged about their therapy experience.
While we're on the subject of building rapport, a good bed—table—side manner means more than just rattling off clinical terms and expecting your patients to do as they're told. This will most likely backfire for the patient's rehabilitation, and they're surely not going to go around telling their friends anything nice about you. So stop talking—and start practicing your active listening skills. Actually hear what your patients want from therapy, what their expectations are, and what their fears are about going through this process. This will help you both get the most out of your experience together.
Whether this is in person, online, or anywhere in between, make sure that you are only focusing on the good. Do not slam a competitor, be negative about a patient's recovery process, or lose control of your body language (eye rolling, frowning, arm-crossing, etc.) Anything that might cause your patients to wonder about the kindness of your heart or feel insecure in their relationship with you will breed whatever the opposite of the warm fuzzies are (cold pricklies?). As a parent or grandparent traditionally says: "if you do not have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." After all, a lot of the recovery process depends upon the patient's attitude.
Want to create a good, lasting, memorable impression? Go out of your way to make every patient's experience wonderful. And you can do so in whatever manner is right for you. Perhaps it's simply walking your elderly patrons to their cars after a session, opening the door for the mom with a stroller, asking a repeat patron how his son's baseball game was, putting out fresh flowers in your waiting room, or offering spa-like fruit-infused water to thirsty patients (maybe even using branded cups). Just do something special—something that your patients might walk away from feeling a little bit more warm and fuzzy.
Looking for some more happiness-generating tips? Check out this article. But before you do, use the comment section below to tell us about the ways in which you've cultivated the warm fuzzies in your practice.


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Air Products (NYSE: APD), a worldwide leader in hydrogen fueling technology and infrastructure, announced today that it will bring onstream three more SmartFuel® hydrogen fueling stations in California during the month of October. The three stations are coming onstream, with another 25 hydrogen fueling stations involving Air Products that are now in the construction, planning or permitting phase, as automobile manufacturers gear up to launch fuel cell vehicles into the California market.
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Air Products' SmartFuel stations worldwide provide hydrogen fueling at 700 bar (10,000 psi) and include Air Products' technology that is referenced in the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J2601 hydrogen fueling protocol. Air Products has available several SmartFuel station concepts incorporating modular and expandable technology and holds a global patent portfolio, with additional patents pending, related to the advancements to be deployed under the protocol. Additionally, the novel patented supply systems to be introduced into California can cost-effectively seed early markets where hydrogen fueling infrastructure may not exist, and can be deployed anywhere in the U.S.
The fueling stations will also include Air Products' advanced consumer-friendly retail hydrogen fuel dispenser, which has been certified by the California Division of Measurement Standards. The new Air Products offering is the market's first fully-integrated retail hydrogen dispenser, mirrors traditional consumer gasoline fueling and payment practices, and is readily available to meet consumer expectations of refilling hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles in a safe, fast, reliable, and familiar manner. Details on Air Products' hydrogen fueling station technologies can be viewed at www.airproducts.com/h2energy.
Air Products, the leading global supplier of hydrogen to refineries to assist in producing cleaner burning transportation fuels, has vast experience in the hydrogen fueling industry. Use of the company's fueling technology is increasing and is already used in conducting approximately 1,000,000 hydrogen fills per year. The company has been involved in over 200 hydrogen fueling projects in the United States and 20 countries worldwide. Cars, trucks, vans, buses, scooters, forklifts, locomotives, planes, cell towers, material handling equipment, and even submarines have been fueled with trend-setting Air Products' technologies.
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Q: Java generic method produces wrong type As an example there is a method with the generic type:
public static <T extends Serializable> ArrayDeque<Pair<String, T>> deserialize(String input)
  throws IOException {

  // Pair is java.io.Serializable: Pair<F extends Serializable, S extends Serializable>
  ArrayDeque<Pair<String, T>> transformedResult = new ArrayDeque<>();

  // The issue is here with the constructing TypeReference
  List<Map<String, T>> result = objectMapper.readValue(input,
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  // Here goes the transformation of the list in the final result; it does not matter in this context
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I am calling this method as is:
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Deque<Pair<String, CustomObject>> result = deserialize("input");

I expect that it takes T as CustomObject and creates TypeReference as TypeReference<List<Map<String, CustomObject>>>
In fact, when I run the unit test it gets an error with Serializable:
com.fasterxml.jackson.databind.exc.InvalidDefinitionException:
Cannot construct instance of `java.io.Serializable` (no Creators, like default construct, exist):
abstract types either need to be mapped to concrete types, have custom deserializer, or contain additional type information
at [Source: (String)"string-to-parse-goes-here"; line: 1, column: 13] (through reference chain: java.util.ArrayList[0]->java.util.LinkedHashMap["part-of-the-string-to-parse"])

So I assume that the route is because of the "type erasure" the T is promoted into the highest constrained type in the step with the new TypeReference<List<Map<String, T>>>.
The questions: is it possible to transform current method to keep the generic approach for the constructing different types of the TypeReferences?

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Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a skilled thief, the best in the dangerous art of extraction: stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible--inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse; their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming.
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Q: Does IronPython support metaclasses? Are Python metaclasses, and class factories fully supported by IronPython? If I have a functional code (in CPython 2.7) full with these thing will just work in IronPython?

A: The best approach is to simply try it.  IronPython and CPython are created differently, and have different optimisations.  Basic things like metaclasses should work without problems, but there might be other problems.  If you are trying to write code which supports both CPython and IronPython, then you should test it on both platforms as you go.  I.e., when you run your test suite, run it in both environments (and any others you intend to support).  I'm not sure if tox supports IronPython, but it might help you set this up.


This thesis was written with the objective to follow the development of Born Global research, with a specific focus on the growth stages, influential factors, critical decision points and common characteristics of Swedish-based Born Globals. The purpose was to outline the nature of the case companies studied and to generalize the characteristics of Swedish-based Born Globals, which are influenced by various antecedents. These antecedents were subsequently studied in parallel with the Born Global growth stage model. Based on the theory a theoretical framework was designed to answer to the research questions and formulated propositions of the study. In the empirical part of the thesis the framework was tested through a holistic multiple case study of four Swedish-based Born Globals.
The majority of the theoretical propositions received support from the case study, which confirmed that the Swedish-based Born Global evolves through four growth stages. The progression, however, was at times interrupted due to retrenchment. The antecedents tested proved to have an influence on the growth path of the cases along with the manner in which challenges and critical decision points were handled. Strong entrepreneurial orientation in the initial stages of growth was revealed, whereas the implementation and communication of values seemed to dominate in the latter stages of growth as a tool of empowerment of employees and the creation of firm culture. The amount of financial resources received was proven to have a positive relation to growth when sufficient but negative when excessive. Several distinct characteristics were revealed of the Swedish-based Born Global, including the perception of being market creators, the implementation of soft management and organizational simplicity and flexibility.