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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
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Ibanez 9th-inning HR leaves Yanks, O's tied 2-all
NEW YORK (AP) ? Raul Ibanez homered as a pinch hitter for Alex Rodriguez in the ninth inning, and the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles were tied 2-all going to the 11th Wednesday night in Game 3 of their AL division series.
With the best-of-five series tied at 1, Baltimore and reliever Jim Johnson were two outs from taking control. But with Rodriguez 1 for 12 with no RBIs and seven strikeouts, Yankees manager Joe Girardi sent up Ibanez, who lined a 94 mph pitch into the right-field seats.
Orioles rookie Miguel Gonzalez had allowed one run and five hits in seven innings with eight strikeouts and a walk. Ryan Flaherty and Manny Machado, the bottom two hitters in Baltimore's batting order, hit solo home runs off Hiroki Kuroda.
Coming in, the Orioles were 76-0 this year when leading after seven innings. They had also won 16 extra-inning games.
Flaherty homered with one out in the third and the 20-year-old Machado connected leading off the fifth, becoming the second-youngest player to homer in a postseason game. In between, Derek Jeter tied the score with an RBI triple in the third, a drive just past bubble-blowing center fielder Adam Jones. Jeter, limping because of a sore ankle, came out after eight innings.
Taken by the Orioles from the Chicago Cubs in December's winter meetings draft of unprotected players, Flaherty connected on an 82 mph slider from Kuroda for Baltimore's first postseason home run since 1997. It was just the second at-bat of the series for Flaherty, who platoons with Robert Andino at second base.
Machado's home run, also off a slider, landed in Baltimore's bullpen in left-center. Atlanta's Andruw Jones, who was 19 years, 180 days when he homered in 1996, is the only player younger than Machado (20 years, 96 days) with a postseason home run.
Jeter tied the score with a drive deep to right-center. Adam Jones, a blowing a big, pink bubble as he tried to track it down, didn't anticipate it tailing to right as much as it did. The ball dropped just beyond the All-Star's outstretched glove as he crashed into the wall.
Gonzalez, a 28-year-old rookie released by Boston in December, started the season in the minor leagues and made his first major league start on July 6. He went 9-4 with a 3.25 ERA.
Kuroda, making his first postseason start in three years, gave up five hits in the first six innings, walked none and struck out two and hit two batters. The 37-year-old veteran of 11 seasons in Japan, is completing his fifth year in the big leagues and first with the Yankees. He was 16-11 with a 3.32 ERA and won his final two regular-season starts after struggling for much of the second half.
In Game 4 on Thursday night, Phil Hughes (16-13) starts for the Yankees. The Orioles had not decided between lefty Joe Saunders (9-13) or righty Chris Tillman (9-3).
Nate McLouth led off the game with a single to right but J.J. Hardy flied out and McLouth was caught stealing at second by Martin. McLouth reached the base in time but Jeter slapped him on the back of his left leg, pushing McLouth off the base. Orioles manager Buck Showalter argued unsuccessfully with second base umpire Mike Everitt.
Nick Swisher, who had been 0 for 6 with five strikeouts against Gonzalez, singled up the middle with one out in the second to become New York's first baserunner. Mark Teixeira, who had been 4 for 8 in the opening two games, bounced into a 3-6-3 double play.
Russell Martin hit a one-hop double off the left-field wall leading off the bottom of third. Martin advanced when Eric Chavez grounded sharply to first as Mark Reynolds made a diving stop. After Jeter's first triple since August 2011, Ichiro Suzuki flied out to center.
Baltimore loaded the bases in the fourth when Chris Davis walked leading off, Jones singled and Reynolds was hit by a pitch on the left forearm with two outs, but Flaherty hit a comebacker.
NOTES: Injured Yankees closer Mariano Rivera threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/ibanez-9th-inning-hr-leaves-yanks-os-tied-024016010--mlb.html
Nobel Physics: Close Enough For Government Work
Ed Andrieski, Michel Euler/AP In this combination of photos, American physicist David Wineland (left) speaks at a news conference in Boulder, Colo., and French physicist Serge Haroche speaks to the media in Paris after they were named winners of the 2012 Nobel Prize in physics.
You wouldn't be surprised to learn that a laboratory run by the U.S. Department of Commerce is working on more precise methods to measure stuff.
However, you might not expect it to be at the cutting edge of the mind-bending world of quantum physics. But on Tuesday, David Wineland became the fourth employee at the National Institute for Standards and Technology, a federal lab, to win a Nobel since 1997. Wineland learned he will share the Nobel Prize in physics with Frenchman Serge Haroche for work that's both esoteric and practical.
When Wineland started working in his laboratory at NIST, in Boulder, Colo., he was trying to build a better atomic clock.
These days, the best clocks aren't made from gears and pendulums; they're made from atoms that vibrate with great regularity. So, Wineland got down into the weeds of quantum mechanics, which is what governs the behavior of atoms.
"Turns out that we were trying to make certain quantum states of these atoms that would make for better clocks, and this new field just sort of fell into our laps," says Chris Monroe, who was working in Wineland's lab at the time.
The field they discovered is something that didn't even have a name at the time, but has since been dubbed quantum computing. The idea is still quite speculative, but the hope is you can make amazingly powerful computers by tapping into the spooky, quantum mechanical nature of atoms. The basic concept is that atoms can be in many different states at the same time, and that can be manipulated in mind-boggling ways.
"We are starting to put together 10 to 20 atoms ? sounds pretty small, 20 atoms ? but with 20 atoms, we can store a million numbers at the same time, and there are some interesting things you can do with that, that are very hard to do otherwise," says Monroe.
Those interesting tasks include breaking the toughest codes. It's an idea that is still likely decades away. But it has inspired a generation of scientists, like Monroe, who now has his own lab at the University of Maryland.
"In the '90s there was one group in the world that could do this, and that was ... Dave Wineland's group in Boulder. And now there are ... probably about 30 other groups in the last 10 years that have started," Monroe says.
"I can't take for credit all that," says Wineland, living up to his reputation for being humble and eager to share the credit. He says one reason he succeeded is that his boss ? and his boss's boss ? simply let him follow his nose, without worrying too much about where it was all leading.
"We've been encouraged to kind of think out of the box, so to speak, and develop some of these new, basic ideas," Wineland says.
Sure enough, that led to new, improved atomic clocks. But it also pushed him toward the world of quantum computing. There was no light bulb, no aha! moment, Wineland says.
"We push as hard as we can on one idea, and usually it leads to some other avenue that it will develop into," he says. "But in my case it's been a slow, gradual procession."
Wineland will share the prize with his friend and friendly competitor, Serge Haroche, who is at the College de France in Paris. Haroche also delves into the world of quantum physics; he's figured out how to trap particles of light, photons, and measure them without destroying them.
"This is actually very hard to do," physicist Per Delsing said during the Nobel announcement Tuesday morning. "For instance, when I look at the people in this room right now, the photons that [reach] my eyes are absorbed by my eyes, and therefore destroyed," he said.
Nobel Laureate Haroche devised a way to study these light particles without destroying them, by trapping them between two mirrors. And this work is related to what's happening in Colorado, because these light particles, like atoms, live in a realm that defies our intuition.
Monroe says probing this netherworld is about as basic as it gets when you think about basic science. But he says it also happens to be leading somewhere practical. And, yes, it's your tax dollars at work.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2012/10/09/162599929/nobel-physics-close-enough-for-government-work?ft=1&f=1007
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
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JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Head, Research & Information Services (RIS) Department, the assistant department head oversees a unit within the RIS department, which is responsible for the development, implementation, and delivery of information and research support services to the Northwestern University community. This newly conceived unit, devised as a key component of the re-visioning of library?s public services division (PSD), will work in collaboration with other library and campus units to design and deliver general and discipline-specific information and collections-related services to facilitate the research, teaching, and educational mission of the University. The assistant head directly supervises three full-time librarians and one library assistant. For more information about this position, go to http://www.library.northwestern.edu/about/library-administration/jobs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master?s degree from an ALA accredited program in library and information science or equivalent combination of education and relevant library experience. At least four years of experience working in an academic and/or research library setting; experience with general reference. Supervisory experience; proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively; excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experience with new technologies, including web and mobile applications; ability to coach users and staff on technological matters. PREFERRED: Flexibility; ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment; reading knowledge of a language other than English; experience with management of an information service point.
TO APPLY: Send letter of application, resume or vita, and names of three references to the attention of Jan Hayes, Personnel Librarian, electronically to libsearches@northwestern.edu. Applications received by October 26, 2012 will receive first consideration. Northwestern University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire.
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theGrio: State Rep. wrote slavery 'a blessing' for blacks
Arkansas Republican Rep. Jon Hubbard is currently running for a state House seat, and his 2009 self-published book, entitled Letters to the Editor: Confessions of a Frustrated Conservative, has resurfaced and is attracting a lot of attention. In the book he states that slavery may ?have been a blessing in disguise? for blacks. Hubbard writes:
? the institution of slavery that the black race has long believed to be an abomination upon its people may actually have been a blessing in disguise. The blacks who could endure those conditions and circumstances would someday be rewarded with citizenship in the greatest nation ever established upon the face of the Earth.? (pages 183-89)
And Hubbard doesn?t stop there. The Arkansas Times reported Friday morning on Hubbard?s extremism. The right-wing conservative has argued that black students lack discipline and ambition, even claiming that ?white students dropped to the level of black students,? through the integration of schools.
? one of the stated purposes of school integration was to bring black students up to a level close to that of white students. But, to the great disappointment of everyone, the results of this theory worked exactly in reverse of its intended purpose, and instead of black students rising to the educational levels previously attained by white students, the white students dropped to the level of black students. To make matters worse the lack of discipline and ambition of black students soon became shared by their white classmates, and our educational system has been in a steady decline ever since. (Page 27)
Hubbard questions, ?wouldn?t life for blacks in America today be more enjoyable and successful if they would only learn to appreciate the value of a good education??
The Arkansas lawmaker follows up the previous comments with another question:
?will it ever become possible for black people in the United States of America to firmly establish themselves as inclusive and contributing members of society within this country?? (page 187)
According to the New York Daily News, state GOP chairman Doyle Webb called Hubbard?s book ?highly offensive.?? Republican Rep. Rick Crawford has also called it ?divisive and racially inflammatory.?
Hubbard, a vocal advocate for more strict immigration policies, states on the front page of his website that ?perhaps the most important pledge I can make to the people of District 58, the citizens of Arkansas, and to myself, is to do whatever I can to defend, protect, and preserve our Christian heritage.?
With such controversial views, it remains to be seen whether or not Hubbard will be elected to an Arkansas state House seat this fall.
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A month before vote, 'eclectic' county deliberates
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) ? When the recession cost Jerry Krone his longtime accounting job several year ago, he turned to his hobby ? making gourmet jam in his Fountainville kitchen. Now he's a fixture at Doylestown's weekly farmers market, selling his lilac jelly and rose petal jam for $4 and $8 a jar.
Ask him about the election, and he will tell you that neither President Barack Obama nor Mitt Romney truly understands what average families are going through. A registered Republican ? but "that doesn't really mean anything," he said ? the 58-year-old Krone voted for Obama in 2008, before his experience among the unemployed soured him.
Still, he is leaning toward voting for Obama again, but wants to see the president deliver a stellar performance in the remaining debates: "He can't be so wimpy. He has to stop being nice."
Across Bucks County over the weekend, people spilled into farmers markets and harvest festivals and fairs, celebrating a glorious fall day and talking about politics as well as pumpkins. More and more places in the United States are deep blue or red, but Bucks is not one of those; the county is politically eclectic, with some households divided into different political camps and plenty who say they are undecided. People were eager to discuss the aftermath of the debate and what to anticipate in the last month of the campaign.
And while jobs are a huge concern in this country north of Philadelphia, the recent unemployment numbers, which brought the jobless rate down to a level unseen since January 2009, did not impress.
"They only matter to the pundits and the politicians," said Cynthia Kopp, 56. She too lost her accounting job in the recession and so she works part-time as a supermarket cashier and comes to the farmers market each week with her soulful sidekick, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Aries, to sell $5 bags of her gourmet dog biscuits.
"If Aries could vote he would vote for Romney," Kopp said, laughing. "Because mommy needs a job and she thinks Romney is the only candidate that could help get her one."
Steeped in history ? this is where Gen. George Washington crossed the Delaware River in 1776 to march on Trenton and surprise Hessian mercenaries fighting for Britain, a turning point of the American Revolution ? Bucks County was once considered safely Republican. But Democratic voter registration now edges out Republicans, 185,605 to 175,196.
Neil Samuels, the executive director of the Bucks County Democratic Committee, describes this part of southeastern Pennsylvania as "a place where politics can be schizophrenic." He pointed to the borough of Doylestown. Eight years ago, he said, there were nine Republican borough members and a Republican mayor. Today, he said, there are nine Democratic borough members and a Democratic mayor.
The same shifting allegiances can be found in households around the county.
Take 41-year-old Michael Juhas of Ivyland and his wife Christine, who spent Saturday afternoon enjoying the Pumpkin festival at None Such Farm in Buckingham with two of their four children.
"Every four years everyone in Bucks County is reminded that we are the cradle of Democracy," joked Juhas, a facilities manager at Temple University. "And we proudly try to live up to it."
The couple ? she is Republican, he's a Democrat ? rarely talk politics at home. Juhas is scared of more cuts in subsidized student programs under Romney. Christine Juhas, 40, a hair stylist, said she was swept up by Obama's oratory and style when she voted for him in 2008, but she doesn't think he has delivered on his promise of change.
"He was such a great speaker," she said. "But we need action more than words."
Still undecided, she is leaning toward Mitt Romney after his debate performance.
Lindsay Nemec and her husband Eric, who were picking pumpkins with their 7-year-old son, Samuel, also steer clear of political talk at home.
Job security is their biggest concern, but they are divided over which candidate might be best. Nemec, of Abington, is a 35-year-old school counselor who works in Philadelphia and is worried about proposals to close or privatize dozens of schools.
"I don't want to be one of the millions of Americans who is unemployed," said Nemec, who will vote for Obama.
Her husband, who works in a Philadelphia car repair shop, said he doesn't trust politicians in general and is "firmly undecided" on his presidential pick.
He likes Romney because he seems like a "good family man" and, though he voted for Obama in 2008, he doesn't feel the president has accomplished enough. He also dislikes the health care reform, saying government shouldn't force people to buy insurance. But he believes the election is really about who can fix the economy and help the middle class. He plans to make a final decision after watching the rest of the debates.
The economy and its effect on the middle class was a constant refrain, even for those who are financially sound.
Packing up his saxophone after a morning session at the Doylestown market, Mike Siefried said the current situation reminded him of the "robber baron days of the 19th century," when a powerful elite controlled industry and politics.
A registered Democrat who used to be a Republican, the 66-year-old retired marketing executive from Doylestown will vote for Obama, because he is fearful of the Republican agenda.
He compared the economy to a house that needs fixing up.
"Republicans want to slap a coat of paint on it and make it look good," he said. "Democrats want to look at the foundation and see what it takes to make it last."
Fellow musician Rick Renz, who plays drums in their "Jazz with Friends" band, was far more skeptical about the ability of any one leader to enact real change, particularly given the congressional gridlock in Washington.
Renz, a 58-year old sales manager, said he had never felt so disheartened about his country. His two older children, ages 33 and 27, both with masters degrees, have had to move back home because they can't find jobs. And he has witnessed friends lose jobs or have their homes foreclosed on.
"I never thought I would see that in my lifetime," Renz said. "Everyone says the job numbers are good. But my two adult kids are sitting at home."
Renz says he will vote for Romney, mainly because of his disgust at how the last four years have gone.
Others said it was unfair to pin all the blame on Obama.
"I view the obstruction of Congress as treason, because it has brought the whole country down," said Ed Valenti, as he strolled down Newtown's main street, his snow white parrot, Puff Daddy, perched on his shoulder. While kids snapped photos and "Puffy" enchanted onlookers with coy calls of "hello," Valenti, a 53-year-old social worker, talked about his concerns for his clients, many with mental health and substance abuse problems. A former Republican, Valenti said he has been disillusioned by how far to the right the party has moved. And he is afraid of more cuts to social programs for the poor if Romney is elected.
Still, while Valenti will vote for Obama, he doesn't envision any real change for the country without more bipartisan efforts in Washington.
"The problems the country is facing are beyond one man," he said.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/month-vote-eclectic-county-deliberates-001949160--election.html
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Monday, October 8, 2012
Virtual Receptionist for the Mobile Lawyer - Legal Productivity
Tech-savvy attorneys are shirking traditional offices in favor of nimble firms supported by smartphones, tablets, and online law practice management systems like Rocket Matter. However, first impressions still count, and clients expect their calls to be answered by a friendly receptionist.
Enter live virtual receptionist services. With virtual receptionist services, you get the best and the brightest answering your calls promptly, cheerfully, and professionally. Best of all, your callers will think she?s in your office ? whether or not you have one.
Work from anywhere. Virtual receptionists can seamlessly connect your calls to you, wherever you are. When you can?t or don?t want to be reached, your messages will be immediately emailed and/or texted to you. Voicemail messages are even emailed to you as .wav files, so you never have to wonder if you have a message waiting.
Change your availability on the fly. Anything you?d normally tap your receptionist on the shoulder for (?In court until 3:00pm,? ?Working from home today,? etc.) can all be updated with a few taps in a mobile app.
Be more responsive. Rather than reaching a cold, impersonal voicemail, your clients ? and potential clients ? will be greeted by a friendly person. When you can?t come to the phone, your virtual receptionist will set great expectations for when to receive a call back (?The attorney is in court until 3:00, but I would be happy to take a message.?).
They can also return calls on your behalf to relay information or confirm appointments, so you can focus on what you do best and keep your clients happy and well-informed.
Prioritize your calls. Virtual receptionists can perform different actions based on the type of call as well. For example, they might try your desk phone for current clients but track you down on your cell for judges and people from the court. Customize what types of information you?d like collected from callers, too; they can even perform basic intake for new clients!
Taking advantage of tech-savvy solutions like virtual receptionist services can help your practice be more agile, free up your time, and set your practice apart!
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