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The Second Plane: September 11: 2001-2007 (2008) is Martin Amis’s most controversial book. It is the latest of his engagements with large modern traumas: the first, in the short-story collection Einstein’s Monsters (1987), was with the threat of nuclear weapons; the second, in the novel Time’s Arrow (1991), with the Shoah; the third, in the nonfictional Koba the Dread (2002), with Stalinism; and the fourth, in The Second Plane, with “September 11” – Amis prefers this formulation to “9/11” – and with what he calls “Islamism”. The book consists of fourteen pieces, twelve essays and reviews and two short stories, presented in the …

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On this Lit Show, Nicholson Baker sits down with co-host Ben Mauk to discuss his new novel, House of Holes. Baker is the author of nine novels and four works of non-fiction, including Double Fold, which won a National Book Critics Circle award.

Baker’s novels explore the experience of consciousness against the background of life’s flotsam and jetsam: buying shoelaces in The Mezzanine, feeding a six-month-old daughter in Room Temperature, and lighting a morning fire in A Box of Matches. These slim volumes pay loving attention to the domestic and quotidian, with whirligig sentences that have led the New York Times to describe Baker as “one of the most beautiful, original, and ingenious prose stylists to have come along in decades.”

But he may be better known for the bawdy fantasias of his sex “trilogy,” which includes the novels Vox, The Fermata, and most recently House of Holes: A Book of Raunch, which Slate described as “the extravagant, bravura performance of a writer as truly manically interested in craft as he is obsessed with sex.”

Baker’s eye for unconventional subjects and his idiosyncratic, ever-growing set of interests (he’s written about poetry and rhyme in his novel The Anthologist, the endangered paper culture in Double Fold, and pacifism during World War II in Human Smoke) make him perhaps the most unpredictable writer at work today.

Baker lives with his family in Maine. He is the Ida Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor in the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and will give a free reading on Thursday, April 5th at 8:00 p.m. in the W151 auditorium of the Pappajohn Business Building.

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Today's ordination of David Casey to priesthood in Limerick will be the last for the next five or six years according to Bishop Brendan Leahy.
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Awkward & Awesome Thursday

Some of you are new around these parts so let me fill you in on a little something here:
Every Thursday I document my awkward & awesome moments in my life.
You will notice two things-weird things happen to me quite frequently, and I tend to accidentally make these posts way too long. It’s a habit of mine I’ve been trying to kick but I can’t quite do it.
Hope you wore your reading pants today…

1. Running into a brother & sister that I have known for years and my brain decides to make me think they are dating, not related. The girl says “I would love to have a little puppy..” So naturally I turn to the brother and say “Sounds like you better get on that!” The minute I walked away I realized what I had just done. Sorry brother & sister if you are reading this for that incredibly awkward moment…I vow to never associate you as boyfriend and girlfriend again. Or tell you that you should buy each other puppies. Promise.

2. Couples who feel the need to sit directly next to each other at dinner when dining alone, rather than across from each other. Unless you are dining straight out of your partner’s ear, I don’t see how this is convenient in any way? What happened to looking into each other’s eyes being romantic? Is staring at the side of a nose the new thing now? Just don’t get it.

3. Yesterday I had a girl call in and tell me she has a check from the District of Columbia. I respond with “Oh okay, so it’s a foreign check?” she responds with “Well no, I mean it’s from Washington DC.” Word on the street District of Columbia is the same thing as DC, which is located in the US. Hmmm..who knew?
If you didn’t know before, you do now: Geography & I do not get along well. At all.

4. So I am at a local butcher shop two days ago getting ready to purchase some meat & cheese. (Side note: I could spend hours in a meat or cheese shop. There is something magical about them, especially the ones that you can sample cheese in. Oh my gosh, when I die bury me here please.) So I go to pay and in the midst of trying to find my debit card, I pull out a pair of lacy panties. Oops. Apparently the butcher shop doesn’t take those as a form of payment? And just in case you’re wondering why I had lacy panties in my purse-it is because one of my dear friends had just given them to me. Because that’s what you do with your friends-give each other panties. Duh. And no, not used ones. New pretty ones.
Just if you do receive them-remember to not pay with them.
5. Speaking of meat, I nonchalantly asked my male co-worker the other day how he likes his meat. Instead of answering my innocent little question, he got a mild shade of red, walked away, and said he wasn’t answering that. Silly boy. I meant how he likes it cooked, I just forgot to say that part-doy. A co-worker overhears and says “Erin..you always say the most awkward things!” Like I needed the reminder…If you don’t recall, I am a sexual harassment lawsuit waiting to happen.  IamnowprayingthatHRdoesnotreadmyblog.

6. The fact that I said “wet your whistle” in a post a couple of days ago. After husband explained to me that it could be taken a different way, my face got bright red, followed by a few “oh my gosh, oh my gosh, I feel like an idiot now..my relatives read this!” screams. Sorry whistle wetters. Hope your mind didn’t go there. Welp if didn’t before, it did now.
Now this is really awkward…

7. This little Daddy & Me book that my niece was wanting read to her the other night.
Why my sister and her husband allow this book to be in there house is beyond me.
Take a look at the pictures below and you’ll see what I mean.
Pretty sure the proper name would be Pedophiles & Me. Yup, that's much more fitting.

1. Spanish Kissing. Like where you do one kiss on each side of the cheek. It's so much more fun when you are both leaning in, guessing which cheek your partner is going in for the kill first. Even more awesome? Getting to demonstrate it with your high school boyfriend turned husband in front of your Spanish class..repeatedly. You could call us kissing pros. Boo yah.
2. April Fools Pranks. I warned you last Thursday I had something up my sleeve. Well the thing in my sleeve got caught and never came out. So husband had to give me a different thing to stick up there. And thankfully, this prank came out. Try taping the bottom of somebodies laser mouse-if you have as much success as I did, your IT Department will have to get involved, which will then have them laying on the ground checking every cord to figure out why this poor person's computer is froze-Which will then be followed by tears streaming down your face from laughing so hard. Highly recommended.

3. My new vocab. Suddenly I've gotten in the habit of bursting out in what sounds like  children's Japanese gibberish. Not sure where it's coming from but I pretty much love it.
It's a nice mix of doink..ding yong yo lung..and more doink. Although last night I did admit to Shawn I'm getting a wee bit nervous that I'm going to stop speaking English all together. Serious folks.
The Jap is flowing out of me at an exceedingly fast & constant pace.

4. Lunch dates. Especially ones that involve sitting across from my husband, me breathing in & out of my nose loudly in a fast pace trying to mimic my niece while saying "Who am I..who am I?", all the while to find my husband is ignoring me batting his eyelashes at Britney Spears on TV (she was his first crush..the guy has got some serious taste in class acts), finished by both of us laughing so hard..exposing a giant piece of black whatever it is stuck in my tooth.
We're normal, get over it.

5. Alas, The Relaxation Haven is now open in my backyard. Ahhhhhhhh....I can feel the fire, hear the water fountain, and taste the decaf coffee paired with key lime pie that is about to be enjoyed...
Yes, the picture is from last year. Our grass is not that ripe yet.

5. An idea I've had brewing in my head the last 48 hours, which you will be hearing about in the next 1-2 days. I have to wait until my fingers tame themselves down and allow me to type it all out. They are pretty giddy about the idea and they hope you will be to.
Come back please. I might need your help.

6. So I just got up to take a little break from all this crazy writing and low & behold this is what is staring me in the face when I look outside:
Beauty, Beauty, and more Beauty.

6. The amazing response I've received from Tuesday's post. I am reminded daily how awesome you little readers are. Thank you for sharing your smiles with me. And if you haven't read the post yet or entered the giveaway, click here. Seriously. Or Else.

There we have it.
Another Thursday under my belt.
Time to link up your AA posts.
And no, we're not talking about alcoholics here.
But seriously, if you need some support-get a hold of me.
We'll talk about it over a glass of wine ;)

Love you. Spanish Kiss. Doink.

  1. Awesome post!

  2. OH my gosh. I did the whole underwear in my purse thing too. At the grocery store. Awkward! xoxo

  3. This was an amazing A/A post! Lovin the awkwards! You've prob seen me in a restaurant -my husband always wants to sit on the same side of the booth with me! Weird at first -turns out he just wanted to be closer and to hold my hand. Sweet, but still a little awkward:)
    Great blog!

  4. I love this post. LOVE! You must guest post on my blog sometime if you are interested! ;-)

    I can't stand when couple sit next to eat other. I'm pretty sure that's a Seinfeld episode.

I read and appreciate every one of your comments. Thanks for stopping by my space and sharing a piece of yourself on this huge ole internet. I meant that in the least creepy way possible. I'm just good at making everything awkward. Anyhow, thank you for your comments. They make me smile :)


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From: LEAVEN, Vol. 36 No. 2, April-May 2000, pp. 22-23

We provide articles from our publications from previous years for reference for our Leaders and members. Readers are cautioned to remember that research and medical information change over time

Milk banking has generally been discontinued throughout southern Africa due to the fear of HIV infection.

The milk bank in the San Jose Municipal Hospital opened in October 1994 and serves the city and surrounding area. It has contributed to a fall in infant mortality. About 40 mothers donate milk in any month. This is collected from their homes once a week. The milk is pasteurised (at 62.5 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes) and a culture is left for 48 hours before the milk is used; many of the immunoglobulins in the breast milk remain and provide protection against infection. About 800 liters are processed a year, enough for all premature infants to be cup-fed. When there is enough milk, the infants of mothers infected with HIV receive donated milk instead of infant formula. Donors in the Sao Paulo region are tested for HIV even though pasteurisation is sufficient to kill the HIV virus. There are 94 milk banks in the Brazilian Banco de Leite Nacional Associacion. One bank in each region has the role of training staff in new banks as these are introduced.

Reprinted with permission from Baby Milk Action Update 24, February 1999. Baby Milk Action is the British IBFAN group. (Baby Milk Action, 23 St Andrews Street, Cambridge CB2 3AX, UK)

Around thirteen years ago, human milk banking was in decline in Britain because of the fear of HIV transmission through breast milk and also because of funding cuts. Several events revived interest in milk banking. In 1987, Dr. Sue Balmer organised a conference on the future of human milk banking and in 1990 Professor Alan Lucas published a study on the beneficial effects of donor breast milk on reducing the incidence of Necrotising Enterocolitis. At a successful milk banking conference in London in 1997, the second such conference, delegates approved the formation of a new Organisation: The United Kingdom Association for Milk Banking (UKAMB).

"Every Drop Counts" appears on the logo of the UKAMB, with a drip symbol. According to Milk Banking News and Views, the Association's newsletter:

"The UKAMB has been established to:

  • provide a forum for the exchange of information about milk banking,
  • set standards for the practice of milk banking,
  • regularly review guidelines for milk banking,
  • encourage research into milk banking practices,
  • promote milk banking so that more milk donors come forward.

"The UKAMB welcomes membership from interested institutions such as neonatal units and associations with a concern about breastfeeding; individual professionals working in the field of breastfeeding; nonprofessional individuals who have an interest in milk banking; and companies who do not violate the WHO Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes. International memberships can be accepted."

The launch of the new association secured so much media coverage that "the phone never stopped ringing" for days. Hundreds of the calls were from women wanting to donate milk. Sadly, many had to be told that their nearest milk bank was too far away as most of the 13 human milk banks in the United Kingdom are based in neonatal units and serve only that particular unit. Seven of the banks are in London and the southeast part of England, but plans are being made to open milk banks in some other areas of the UK.

Much of the work of collection is done by volunteers, so donors have to be within reasonable traveling distance of the bank. The UKAMB has developed guidelines for donors, who are always volunteers, and has set up a working party including donors to develop a leaflet to recruit additional donors.

Hospitals rarely have "extra" milk to make available to other units, but occasionally some may be spared for a sick baby in another unit. One Mothers' Milk Bank in Birmingham has milk available for sale.

The use of banked human milk in United Kingdom hospitals gives a strong message about the value of human milk and breastfeeding to every mother and member of staff in the hospital. Every drop counts!

More information and membership details are available from Gillian Weaver, Milk Bank Coordinator, Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital, Goldhawk Road, London W6 OXG, UK. The UKAMB website is at http://www.ukamb.org/ and email at ukamb at sciencenetwork.com

Adapted from United Kingdom Association for Milk Banking (UKAMB) "Milk Banking News and Views" Special thanks to Gillian Weaver, BSc Hons Nutrition, Dip. Dietetic.

Tragically, the only milk bank in Canada is slated to be closed by the hospital where it is located.

[Editorial note: On September 23, 2002, we received this information from C&W Lactation Services: "The news of our death was premature. We were threatened by closure in April 2000 but have managed to hang on and persevere." The milk bank is in Vancouver, BC.]

Some hospitals in China have human milk banks which use milk donated by newly delivered mothers who have too much milk. The milk is usually hand-expressed into cups, then pasteurised at 62 degrees C for 30 minutes and frozen. It is used for premature babies and those whose mothers are severely sick after birth.

Information excerpted from "Milk Banking News and Views" September 1996

Japan does not have any official national bank programs. However, individual hospitals with neonatal intensive care units (NICU) may have their own milk bank. One such hospital is the National Okayama Hospital, which holds the distinction of being accredited in 1991 as the first Baby Friendly Hospital in developed countries. It was there that Dr. Itsuro Yamanouchi, a noted friend of LLLI as a member of Health Advisory Board and supporter of breastfeeding, worked until he passed away. In the National Okayama Hospital all healthy full-term infants are totally breastfed and the rate of breast feeding is almost 100 percent during the mothers' week long stay at the hospital. The milk bank belongs to the NICU and the mothers of babies in NICU store their milk in a big freezer, which they call "milk bank." However, they sometimes use donor milk for very low weight babies and severely infected babies when these babies need more than their mothers produce, after the written agreement for donor milk usage is obtained. They screen all banked milk for the following: HBV (Hepatitis B), HCV (Hepatitis C), HIV, HTLV-1 (Human T-cell Leukemia virus type 1), and Syphilis. If mothers do not want to be screened, their milk is assumed to be positive and would not be used for donor milk.

The first French milk bank, called a "lactarium," was established in Paris in 1947. Before 1947, wet nurses were housed, sometimes with their children, in hospitals.

In 1999, there were 20 lactariums. Lactariums collect milk, transform or treat, stock and distribute mother's milk. Collection is done by "collecting ladies" who go to donor mothers' homes. In many places, a mother willing to donate must commit to a certain amount of milk. A collection is also made through the hospital system mainly through neonatalogy or maternity services.

Although all lactariums are members of the same organization, the Association des Lactariums de France, each has its specific protocols. For instance, one lactarium in the southwest of France, Marmande's lactarium, uses deep-freezing and lyophilisation of human milk while the other lactariums in France heat-treat raw or frozen milk.

After the use a few years ago of contaminated banked blood that resulted in many HIV infections, the French government instituted very strict regulations on collection and use of blood and human milk by health professionals. It is now mandatory for all donor women to be tested for HBs antigen, for antibodies for HIV 1 and 2. HCV, HTLV1, and HTLV2 testing is done only for populations considered at risk such as when a woman or her partner comes from a country identified as high risk. The milk is further tested for bacteriological content twice, before and after pasteurization. These regulations apply for an anonymous donor and also for a mother who needs to pump her milk for her own hospitalized baby. This means that a breastfed baby needing hospitalization but not well enough to feed at the breast directly may be denied his mother's milk until the tests are performed. In the meantime, he will often receive formula. After a mother has gone through the testing process, her own milk will be donated to her own baby in most lactariums. The cost to the milk banks for collecting and handling milk and for the serologic tests is about 800 to 1000 FF/liter (about 4 to 5 dollars per ounce). In France, donor mothers make a gift of their milk, and do not receive any money. Mother's milk is mostly bought by hospitals for a fixed price of about 400 FF per liter (about 2 dollars per ounce), well below the cost of processing. The French social security system pays the cost of prescribed mother's milk and families who are not insured under this system are rare. Prescription for human milk by any doctor is theoretically possible for any baby.

Because the breastfeeding rates after the first few weeks are low - less than 10 percent at three months - there are insufficient donors and the available milk is usually only given to very premature babies. For information on milk banking in France contact:
Association des Lactariums de France at Siège Social: 26, Boulevard Brune, 75014 Paris, Tél:

Editor's note: This list includes countries with official, national milk banking programs, countries with non-governmental associations of milk banking, and countries where milk banking is undertaken independently by hospitals. This list is partial at best. If you have additional information about milk banking or milk banks in countries other than the USA, please email me at Carole Wrede, Managing Editor, LEAVEN 103050.3411 at compuserve.com or write to: Rte.1, box 110, Greeley NE 68842 USA

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From A Former Milk Donor
Michelle Byrne
Madison, Wisconsin, USA

One June 4, 1998, I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, Rainer. As soon as he was born, we knew something was wrong. Two weeks late, he was only four pounds, eight ounces, was having trouble breathing, and didn't have any suck reflex. He lived six weeks, most of the time on a respirator, and died of a rare disease called Mitochondrial Depletion Syndrome.

We didn't know the diagnosis until after he died and during most of his short life, we assumed he'd survive. I had planned on breastfeeding so I pumped my milk which was fed to him through a nasal gastrointestinal tube because he never developed the ability to suck. Being able to provide breast milk to Rainer was important to me because I felt it was the one thing I could give him that no doctor or nurse could. I couldn't stay with him 24 hours a day; I couldn't even give him my loving care as I had dreamed. But I could give him my milk. The bond we had through that, even though he never nursed, is something I still feel even after his passing.

When he died, I had a freezer full of breast milk. We learned about the Bank in Denver, Colorado through La Leche League in Madison, Wisconsin. We contacted the nurses at the Milk Bank who were easy to work with and sympathetic. In fact, we learned that a lot of the milk they receive comes from mothers whose babies have died. The Mothers' Milk Bank sent me shipping cartons for the milk and paid to have it sent back to them. Later they told me I had sent almost 700 ounces - enough to help a lot of babies. Rainer had blessed our family in so many ways and he was also able to help these other very sick babies. I am deeply grateful the Mothers' Milk Bank was there for me.

They are also there for babies whose families cannot afford the milk. The Mothers' Milk Bank never turns down a request for breast milk due to an inability to pay. If insurance or other programs do not pay, the Milk Bank assumes the cost. To help defray these costs, they have developed a cookbook called "Cookies and Milk."

As both a mother of a terminally ill child and a donor, I assure you the work they do is invaluable.

Michelle Byrne and her husband, Keith Woodruff live in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. In January 2000, they were delighted to welcome a new baby boy, Whitman Woodruff. Michelle writes, "I'm so glad you're doing an article on the milk banks. I remember the hospital where Rainer was born told us there were no such things - so, clearly the word needs to get out. It's such a huge contribution to these babies' lives, and especially for moms who have lost their babies, a profound way to honor those who have died."

Thank you, Michelle.

Special thanks to the following people for making this "snapshot"possible:

Rachel O'Leary, ID Division Publications Administrator Burwell, Cambridgeshire, Great Britain

Laure Marchand Lucas, MD, IBCLC , a Leader in Paris, France and the International Division's Administrator of Professional Liaison Resources.

Gillian Weaver, BSc Hons Nutrition, Dip. Dietetic, United Kingdom Association for Milk Banking (UKAMB)

Hiroko Hongo, LLL Leader, IBCLC, Tokyo, Japan.

Marianne Brophy, LLL Leader, Vancouver, Canada

Nan Jolly, LLLI Board Of Directors, South Africa

[Addendum: as of December 2003 there are at least two milk banks in South Africa, we are told. You can learn about one of them here: http://www.ithembalethu.org.za/breastmilk.htm -- this address last updated 11/17/06 ]

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Monroe County Sheriff's deputies said they stopped William Adams of Byron, Georgia in Tavernier Creek on Thursday.

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The chief of the Miami-Dade Public Schools Police Department has been demoted after he was suspended amid allegations he sexually harassed female officers.

Charles Hurley, who was suspended in May, is now a director of the district's Region 3 office. He is also doing community outreach, according to district spokesman John Schuster.

The district began advertising for a full-time police chief Wednesday.

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KINGSPORT, Tenn. (AP) -- A 10-year-old Bristol, Va., boy has donated his savings to a Kingsport family who lost their home in a fire.

Damon Balogh (BAY'-loh) was saving the money to buy a train set. But when he heard about the Farmer family losing their rental home, Christmas presents and most of their belongings, he changed his mind.

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DYERSBURG, Tenn. (AP) -- Two of three teenagers charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a pregnant Newbern woman are in custody.

Police say 18-year-old Colton Dequan Whitelow and 15-year-old Davonta Duffie are charged in the shooting Wednesday near a housing complex that started over a rivalry between residents of Newbern and Ripley.

Officials say 20-year-old Tamara Brown, who was seven months pregnant, and her fetus were killed. Brown's boyfriend was shot in the hip but survived.

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Investigators said Duffie also was charged with first-degree murder in December. Charges were dropped in that case after an investigation found the shooting of an Army soldier was justifiable homicide.

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JACKSON, Miss., March 15, 2012 – Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] will host the fourth annual Information Technology (IT) Day at the Jackson Convention Complex on Friday, March 30 to increase IT education and awareness, as well as to encourage networking and collaboration in industry, academia and the community. The day-long event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., is free of charge and open to the public.

The 2012 IT Day theme is “Forecast the Future” and will feature an expanded agenda. Attendees are invited to participate in educational sessions including business collaboration via cyber security, mobility, cloud computing and big data.  The agenda also features a panel of industry experts discussing topics such as big data and cloud computing; a seminar on how to do business with Lockheed Martin; and a workshop on growing your business.

“We are honored to host IT Day once again this year,” said MacArthur DeShazer, director, Small Business Development, Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Solutions (IS&GS).  “We opened a state-of-the-art Mission Support Center in nearby Clinton six months ago, so this event allows us to increase our presence in this community and region—one that we value based on its outstanding talent, economic partnerships and wealth of academic resources.”

The IT Day luncheon will feature a keynote address by Stephen S. Pawlowski, senior fellow, chief technology officer for the Datacenter and Connected Systems Group, and general manager for Datacenter and Connected Systems Pathfinding for Intel Corporation. Pawlowski will speak on Intel’s vision of what the rapid evolution of cloud computing will look like in 2015 and also will take questions from the audience.

More than 800 area high school and college students will participate in the IT Day program, as well as compete in sponsored quiz bowl challenges. These events, in partnership with Jackson State University and Tougaloo College, are designed to increase the students’ knowledge and interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) subjects, as well as provide them with a look at what’s happening in the IT industry.  The educational track sessions have been expanded based on feedback from area high schools, colleges and universities.

“JSU is delighted to partner with Lockheed Martin in sponsoring the IT Day STEM Bowl,” said Rita Presley, associate vice president for Research & Sponsored Programs, Jackson State University. “We will provide an important opportunity for area high school students to compete in solving a unique challenge. This event encourages the students to think outside the box, which is an acute skill needed to foster technology innovation.”

A vendor expo will be open throughout the day, showcasing technology and services from more than 50 local and national IT vendors and academic partners. The expo provides a unique opportunity to network and exchange information in a more relaxed setting. Attendees will be able to experience Lockheed Martin’s innovations such as its Human Immersion Laboratory— an advanced technology virtual reality and simulation laboratory that offers cost effective, unique collaborative solutions for exploring and solving customer specific missions; insight on how to harness new capabilities through nanotechnology; iPhone Rapid Prototyper—a Lockheed Martin-designed tool to make smartphone development easy for the masses; and a variety of touch-screen displays. Additionally, an entertaining robot named Sprockit will make an appearance again this year to provide a light-hearted connection to technology innovation. Lockheed Martin recruiters also will be on-site to share information about jobs in the Mississippi area.

For more detailed event information, visit http://www.itdaymississippi.org.

Lockheed Martin opened a 33,000-square-foot Mission Support Center in 2011 in Clinton, Miss., to support diverse mission and technology services that the corporation provides to federal agencies. This facility also establishes Lockheed Martin's Gulf Coast Technology Hub, which partners with existing East and West Coast Technology Hubs to offer innovative cloud computing, cyber security, big data and mobile computing solutions to federal customers.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs about 123,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation's net sales for 2011 were $46.5 billion.

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By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor
September 24, 2010

Earlier this week, the House of Representatives voted to extend the current authorization for federal aviation programs through December 31, 2010 in what would be the 16th extension voted by Congress since the authorization’s scheduled expiration date in 2007, according to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

This extension will allow the House and Senate to continue to work out differences between their own versions of a new FAA reauthorization bill.

Included in the bill is language to improve pilot training and safety on commuter and regional airlines.  And in House floor statement, James L. Oberstar, chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee said that aviation programs, taxes, and Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditure authority will continue without interruption pending completion of long-term Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization legislation with this extension.

As LM has previously reported, the House’s version of FAA Reauthorization contains a labor-related provision which has served as a bone of contention between parcel industry heavyweights FedEx and UPS. This issue was not directly referenced in the legislation extension, but it is clear that no immediate resolution is on the horizon.

The main issue between the outfits is based on a measure in the House version which calls for “express carrier employee protection” and has the potential to change the labor status for FedEx Express employees—except for pilots and aircraft maintenance workers— from Railway Labor Act (RLA) to the National Labor Relations Act, which applies to UPS employees. And as LM has previously reported, if this bill is signed into law, many industry experts contend that it will make it less challenging for the Teamsters Union to organize FedEx Express workers.

In the House version, an amendment-which was included by Representative James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.)-would amend the RLA to clarify that employees of an “express carrier” shall only be covered by the RLA if they are employed in a position that is eligible for certification under FAA’s rules such as mechanics or pilots, and they are actually performing that type of work for the express carrier. It added that all other express carriers would be governed by the NLRA. The Senate version of this bill does not include this amendment.

Since this amendment was first introduced, FedEx has steadily maintained that this amendment is essentially a bailout for UPS.

And in literature for its campaign entitled, FedEx says that this amendment would force FedEx Express to operate under a law not designed for airlines and express companies. FedEx has previously defended its position by explaining that UPS and FedEx are “fundamentally different companies,” with UPS shipping 85 percent of its parcels on the ground, and FedEx primarily functioning as an airline, flying 85 percent of its packages in the air.

“FedEx has long supported the important air safety legislation which Congress has now passed,” said FedEx Director of Communications Maury Lane. “We also support Congress’ effort to pass a broad Reauthorization bill, without extraneous labor provisions, after the summer recess.”

And in a statement issued this week UPS officials said the company has long supported passage of this legislation without the “Brown Bailout” so it can begin improving airports and next generation navigational systems.

“Unfortunately, when Congress returns in November for its lame-duck session, we expect that UPS and Chairman Jim Oberstar will continue to push for this 230-word anticompetitive provision that benefits only UPS, at the expense of consumers and FedExExpress,” read the FedEx statement. “The Senate has already made it clear the UPS bailout cannot pass in the Senate and in March voted 93-0 to approve the FAA bill without the bailout provision.”

In a recent interview with LM, Lane said that this bill could be in legislative quicksand and added that it is unclear why Oberstar continues to push so hard for this amendment, saying it creates an unlevel playing field for FedEx and its ability to compete in the marketplace fairly.

UPS spokesman Norman Black said in a previous interview that is not the case, explaining that drivers at every transportation company in America—except one—are covered by the same law.

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Trucking news: ATA seasonally-adjusted tonnage is up in September

By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor
October 27, 2010 - LM Editorial

Even though the economy and the freight transportation market are still on a bumpy road, truck tonnage took a step forward, with September volumes up compared to August, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA).

The ATA’s advance seasonally-adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage index was up 1.7 percent in September, following a revised 2.8 percent decline in August and a 1.7 percent gain in July. The current SA index is at 108.7 (2000=100).

Along with the first sequential increase in three months, the SA was up 5.1 percent compared to September 2009, topping August’s 2.9 percent annual increase. Both these months are off, though, compared to July’s 7.4 percent rise. September marks the tenth straight month the SA has been up year-over-year, even though the relatively easy comparisons to 2009 are not as significant.

The ATA also reported that its not seasonally-adjusted index (NSA), which represents the change in tonnage actually hauled by fleets before any seasonal adjustment, came in at 112.4 in September, which was below August’s 113.5 by 0.9 percent. Compared to September 2009’s 107.8 NSA, the September 2010 NSA is up 4.6 percent, a smaller annual increase than August’s 7.7 percent.

As LM has reported, some industry analysts maintain that the not seasonally-adjusted index is more useful, because it is comprised of what truckers haul. As defined by the ATA, the not seasonally-adjusted index is assembled by adding up all the monthly tonnage data reported by the survey respondents (ATA member carriers) for the latest two months. Then a monthly percent change is calculated and then applied to the index number for the first month.

In the first half of 2010, many shippers, carriers and analysts told LM they were optimistic about the trucking market, especially when comparing it to 2009. But since then there have been various economic reports, including today’s federal government report that second quarter GDP growth fell to 1.7 percent from the first quarter, and others which indicate the recovery is slowing down.

Some other signs of a slowing economy are also evident, with unemployment still high, retail sales down, and consumer confidence falling. These factors all have the potential to bring tonnage growth down in the coming months.

ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello said in a statement that truck tonnage over the last few months fits with an economy that is growing very slowly.

“While I am glad to report that tonnage grew in September, the fact remains that truck freight volumes leveled off over the summer and early autumn,” said Costello. “This is a reflection of an economy that is barely growing.”  And he also said that the trucking industry is significantly smaller than it was prior to the recession, but as a result, is better equipped to deal with slower than normal tonnage growth.

Despite the myriad challenges in the trucking market, an executive at a large carrier company told LM that demand at his company continues to hold up relatively well.

“Shippers are clearly interested in securing capacity,” said the executive. “They’re taking steps to ensure they have the resources they need from their key carriers, particularly as we approach the higher-volume seasonal shipping months.”

Even while securing capacity is a top priority for shippers, it is clear more growth needs to occur before a meaningful recovery in is intact, according to Chuck Clowdis, Managing Director Transportation & Supply Chain Advisory Services at IHS Global Insight.

“In my early years in the motor carrier industry, September and October saw the highest tonnage and (freight) bill count of any other months,” said Clowdis. “This year it appears that inventories peaked back in the summer and the fall season spike just isn’t going to happen this year. The economy is sluggish to say the least; but then with unemployment hovering at 10%, consumers aren’t buying the usual retail goods that are transported by truck.  The 1.7% tonnage increase in September can only be taken as a good omen because it isn’t a drop. Until we have a stable economy; consumers regain confidence and jobs; we will continue on a very slow road back to the days of 2005-2007.”

Trucking serves as a barometer of the U.S. economy, because it represents 68 percent of tonnage carried by all modes of domestic freight transportation, including manufactured and retail goods, according to the ATA. The ATA notes that it hauled 8.8 billion tons of freight in 2009, and that motor carriers collected $544.4 billion-or 81.9 percent-of total revenue earned by all transport modes.

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1. Follow your nose to some wonderful Indian food - samosas, chutney masala, chicken tikkas, kebabs - at the annual Indian Heritage Celebration. It runs from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. Like all of the heritage festivals in Westchester parks, this one is rain or shine and family friendly. Bring blankets or folding chairs for informal seating and picnicking on the lawn. Enjoy traditional Indian food, music, dancing and other entertainment, along with children's activities and vendor booths selling jewelry and traditional clothing. Information: 914-231-4500.

2.See a country crooner. LeAnn Rimes has been known more for her controversial private life and tabloid headlines than her music lately, a topic she even addresses with her new album, "Spitfire." She'll hit the stage for an 8 p.m. show on Sunday at Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway, as part of the venue's summer concert series. Tickets are $15 to $50. 810 Yonkers Ave., Yonkers. 914-968-4200, www.empirecity

3. Take the kids to Mohegan Colony's 13th annual Storytelling & Music Festival. Kids and adults will enjoy the festivities, which run from 1 to 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 10. The event begins with Stories for Grown-ups under the outdoor pavilion and Stories for Families and Children in the Stone Schoolhouse. At 7:30 p.m., get spooked out at Twilight Tales. (Bonus: Storyteller Christopher Agostino imparts his wisdom during his workshop ($20, 10 a.m. to noon.) Rain or shine. Reservations are recommended. Call or email Ellen Monten at 914-528-5830,, or Judith Heineman at 312-925-0439, $20 adult, $5 child for full event; $15 adult, $3 child for daytime; $10 adult, $3 child for Twilight Tales. Free parking. 99 Baron de Hirsch Road, Crompond.

4. Dance it out at Caramoor's Dancing at Dusk Caribbean Soul. The evening of fun with the kids will feature La Troupe Zetwal, a multicultural dance group that performs traditional Haitian folklore dances with live drumming, Zouk (a French Caribbean social dance) and Soukous (an Angola-based rhythm). 5 p.m. Wednesday. adult $10, child $5. Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah. 914-232-1252.

5. Catch a flick. The Village of Ossining's Bicentennial Celebration continues with a series of free, themed summer movies and concerts for all ages. The weekly Movies Under the Stars series is sponsored by the Ossining Bicentennial Committee, the Recreation Department and the Policemen's Benevolent Association. Don't miss Steven Spielberg's classic "Jaws" on Friday at Louis Engel Waterfront Park. Pre-movie concert features classic-rock trio Powderfinger. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring blankets or foldable chairs for seating. Picnics are welcome and food will also be available for purchase; alcohol not permitted.

6.Bang on the drum all day with Todd Rundgren as the singer brings his act to the Tarrytown Music Hall on Aug. 10. The crooner, best known for penning hits like "Hello It's Me," "I Saw the Light" and "Bang the Drum All Day" is also a producer and sound engineer, and has worked with recording icons like Grand Funk Railroad, The Band, Badfinger and Meat Loaf. 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Visit, or call TicketForce at 877-840-0457. 13 Main St., Tarrytown.

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Record Seats to the Winter Sun from London City Airport

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Monday, January 20, 2014
For those of you who use Flickr, you probably know about the statistics page where you can check out how many views you've had on a particular day, how people get to your photos, and other interesting tidbits.  On a whim, I decided to see what my most viewed photos of all time were and share them with you.  As of Jan 15, 2014, below are the top five from my photo stream.

1. July 24, 2010 – Daintre Christensen – 2049 views
Daintre is one of the faces on Global TV’s morning show during the week (traffic).  She was also the emcee/host at the Heels on Wheels event put on by Global and the Edmonton Indy back in 2010.  I had won two free passes to this “behind the scene” event and took my friend Jenn with me (she was SUPER into cars).
2. August 7, 2013 – Bald Girl Running – 1470 views
I started running again this past summer and decided to go for a “selfie” following a run on the treadmill.  Not sure why this gets so many hits but it’s very popular.
3. July 29, 2012 – Dinner – 1287 views
Again, a bit confused. This is not one of my best meals or even one of my best food shots but it’s the most popular of all my food-related photographs.  FYI, zucchini on pizza is one of the best things ever.  Just saying.
4. November 1, 2005 – Right Leg – 954 Views
My favourite tattoo (I have four) and also my largest.  Bear’s Skin Art in Edmonton.
5. August 7, 2013 – Socks! – 938 Views
These are great summer/indoor running socks: thin, lightweight, breathable.  I love them (I have 4 pairs!). Why are they so popular? No clue.

So there you go.  Not as many views as other photographers out there but the numbers make me happy. I have a steady average number of viewers everyday which is nice.  I’m definitely hoping to get out and take more photos this year so perhaps I’ll take a shot that will outdo Ms. Christensen’s photo.  Interesting tidbit - food pics and shots of my bald head make up the majority of my 20 most viewed photos.

Barbara Bruederlin said...

Strange, isn't it, what draws attention? Somebody once pinned a photo that I used in a blog post and every now and then I get a flood of people to that post, which as I recall was rather lame.

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2 1/4 lbs including the factory recoil pad and some Devcon bedding. Remove the bedding and pad it would be at 2 lbs.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?

SAD is a type of depression that usually occurs during the fall and winter months when there is less daylight.

What are the causes of SAD?

  • The causes of SAD are not known, but genetics and age may be a factor.
  • There are a couple of theories about the causes of SAD:
    • Abnormalities in how the body manages its internal biological clock. The circadian rhythm may not be inline with the 24 hour circadian cycle.
    • The role of Melatonin, which is a hormone that helps control body temperature, hormone secretion and sleep. It is produced in a specific brain area during hours of darkness. For those with SAD, Melatonin is produced more during low-light months, which can lead to symptoms of depression.

Are there any symptoms of SAD?

  • The following are common symptoms of SAD:
    • Mood changes: increased sadness, irritability, and anxiety
    • Appetite changes: increased appetite and cravings for carbohydrates and sweets
    • Weight gain
    • Sleep and activity changes: increased sleep duration, lower quality of rest, and daytime fatigue
    • Menstrual difficulties

What treatment is available for SAD?

  • The most common treatments of SAD are light therapy, medications, and psychotherapy

What is Light Therapy?

  • Light therapy is a common treatment for SAD which consists of the person sitting in front of a light box. The light box gives off a type and intensity of light that is not found in normal household lighting. The light box also mimics outdoor light.
  • Light therapy, when used consistently, causes biochemical changes in the brain that can lift mood and relieve symptoms of SAD. It can suppress the brain's production of Melatonin to regulate the body's internal clock.

How do you use Light Therapy?

  • To increase the effectiveness of therapy, the light must enter your eyes indirectly, not directly.
  • The three key elements of light therapy are intensity, duration, and timing
    • Intensity: The light's intensity is 10000 lux
    • Duration: Duration of each session is approximately 30 minutes
    • Timing: Light therapy is most effective in the morning

What are the benefits of Light Therapy?

  • Alternative to medications, such as antidepressants
  • Supplement to psychotherapy
  • Light box requires no prescription. (Available in Counseling And Psychological Services)
  • Can use while reading, watching TV, working out, etc.
  • Can start to feel better within a few days or few weeks

Are there any drawbacks of Light Therapy?

  • Light therapy, on a rare occasion, may trigger episodes of mania in people with bipolar disorder. There have also been reports of thoughts of suicide after treatment for those with severe depression.
    • Light therapy alone may not be fully effective.
    • Light therapy is not officially approved by the FDA as treatment of SAD due to the lack of sufficient evidence.

What are the side effects of Light therapy?

  • The following are some reported side effects of Light therapy, but they are fairly uncommon.
    • Eyestrain
    • Irritability
    • Headache
    • Fatigue
    • Agitation
    • Dry Mouth
    • Nausea
    • Sleep Disruptions
    • Insomnia
  • To reduce side effects:
    • Reduce treatment time
    • Move farther away from the light box
    • Take breaks during long sessions
    • Change the time of day light therapy is used

When should someone NOT use Light Therapy?

  • Skin is sensitive to light
  • You take medications that react with sunlight
  • You have an eye condition that makes your eyes vulnerable to light damage


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Following on from Kimi Räikkönen’s second place in Valencia, Lotus F1 heads to Silverstone for its home grand prix.

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Britain has a proud history in Formula One. The country has produced ten world champions and over 200 race wins, and the majority of competing teams have been born right here in Blighty. The Lotus F1 factory in Enstone is just half an hour from Silverstone.

The Northamptonshire circuit was, of course, the venue for the first world championship race in 1950. In recent years the layout has changed a bit, with a new middle sector designed to get the most out of bike racing, and a new pit complex which is technically in neighboring Buckinghamshire.

Overall, this is a power circuit and the drivers love its sweeping high-speed turns. It demands commitment and a good set-up, because aerodynamic efficiency is the name of the game here. Due to its flat nature, as befits a former RAF airfield, crosswinds are a problem and can threaten the balance of the cars.

Local start time: 13h00
Number of laps: 60
Circuit length: 5.141km
Race distance: 308.355km
Lap record: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari, 2004), 1m18.739

EuropeanGP-2224Mar2012-39Kimi Räikkönen: “If you asked me before the start of the season whether I would be happy with podiums I would have said yes, but now I’ve had some good results, I want more. In the last few races the results haven’t been as strong as I’ve wanted. We’ve finished well but I’m disappointed not to have a win yet. We just have to get everything together and I’m sure it can come. It’s always such a good feeling going to Silverstone. It’s a great place to race. I have a long history there. It was the real base for the start of my international racing career. I’ll enjoy the weekend whatever the weather will be. We’ve seen quite a lot of different conditions there in the past, and not always good! The track conditions change very quickly, which makes the car more tricky to set up. It’s part of the fun racing in England; at least it’s the same for everybody. When you win in Silverstone, it gives such a good feeling. You have to get everything exactly right. I won there in Formula Renault and then with Ferrari in 2007. It would be fantastic to win again there, especially with the factory just down the road. I’m sure we would have some fantastic celebrations.”

EuropeanGP-2224Mar2012-41Romain Grosjean: “I think we head to Silverstone with more confidence. We understand a few more things with the car. It was good to have a really hot weekend all the way through at Valencia as we were able to work on the car and really analyse things. Silverstone is very high speed; I’m confident we’ll have strong pace and that should lead to a good race. I won at Silverstone in the GP2 Series last year, so I’m not too bad on the track! It’s the same for everybody. It’s challenging, but it has a good feel. It’s one of the quickest tracks of the year. There are corners which are legendary like the Magotts, Becketts, Chapel complex. What a feeling... It’s a special grand prix for our team as the factory is very close to the track. It will be nice to see them. They are all doing an amazing job, always working so hard. I will be visiting them after the race and hopefully we can go there with some good silverware to show them.”

On his way to Silverstone Romain dropped by at the Lotus Headquarters in Hethel (images in gallery below).

You’re in GB, and that means two things: real ale and vindaloo. There are plenty of places offering both in the villages around Silverstone. In Brackley, where former F1 racer Karun Chandhok lives, the local curry house Khushboo serves up a ‘Karun Chandhok Special’ which is a lot more powerful than the HRT he used to drive. There are too many pubs to mention, but we suggest heading to the villages of Stoke Bruerne, Woughton-on-the-Green, Abthorpe, Brayfield-on-the-Green and Little Tingewic.


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The Louth Christmas Craft Market on Sunday December 2 looks set to be a cracker.

It will feature Father Christmas, a festive local sausage and the official switch-on of new Christmas lights.

The event is being hosted for the first time by the Louth Town Partnership with the Town Council co-operating with the lights switch-on.

Both parties have agreed to progressively renew the Christmas street lights and have each put up £2,000 towards this year’s cost.

To celebrate his accolade as Lincolnshire’s Butcher of the Year 2012, Trevor Fairburn has promised a Christmas sausage with special ingredients known only to him and his Mercer Row staff. The sausages will be on sale during the market and in the lead-up to Christmas.

Many of Louth’s independent shops will open during the event and each Sunday up to Christmas Day.

Patrick Neville, newly-elected acting Chair of the Partnership, said: “With each event organised by the partnership more and more shops have supported us by opening their doors on a Sunday.

“It all helps make these occasions more colourful and successful in boosting the local economy.”

Father Christmas will visit with gifts from 12noon to 3pm in the New Market Hall.

For a small fee, children can have their photo taken with him.

There will be entertainment and the town centre will be packed with stalls giving you the chance to get some lovely Christmas gifts.

Don’t miss the Leader stall, where you can get the paper and some free goodies.

The market starts at 10am and finishes at 4pm.

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LITTLETON -- BTI Systems, an Ottawa-based networking company with a growing presence in Littleton, announced today that it has landed $10 million in venture funding.

The round was led by Bain Capital Ventures and included existing investors BDC, Covington Capital and GrowthWorks.

Sally Bament, executive vice president of global markets, said the new funding will go toward launching a new product, called Intelligent Cloud Connect, which allows clients to get access to more data faster by cleaning out and making networks m,ore efficient.

"We're looking to provide the fastest website and quickest download time," she said in a conference call.

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I need to implement a script for work, where users can go to update what they have been working on at the end of their shift.. eg what they got done, what they solved, what the issues were that they worked on, what is the state of different categories of items, etc... how they implemented something etc.. the idea would be a list of entries, sort of blog-like.. I'm thinking the best thing to use for this would be an issue/bug tracking script... so far flyspray looks the most like what I want/need, however anyone know of any other very light clean minimal scripts like this? Doesn't really matter the script language, could be PHP, perl, python, java, node.js whatever... my other thought was maybe I could just make it multi-user blog-like instead of issue tracking style, and use this LDAP-plugin for worpress:

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