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ChiSox s Buehrle sets record for dominance
Chicago White Sox ace Mark Buehrle set a major league record by retiring his 42nd straight batter on Tuesday night against the Twins. Coming off a perfect game in his last start against Tampa Bay, Buehrle retired the first 14 hitters to break the record set by and San Francisco’s Jim Barr in 1972 [...]

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The American Medical Association is studying a proposal that doctors hang up their lab coats for good.

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When Debtors Decide to Default
There is a small but increasingly noticeable group of strapped consumers who are deciding to simply stop paying their debts.

Heart Disease Secrets Revealed.
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New Creatures in an Age of Extinctions
Newly discovered species continue to emerge as we bulldoze our way into the unknown.

Working With What You Got.
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Jane Weinberger, Author Who Became Publisher, Dies at 91
The widow of former Defense Secretary Caspar W. Weinberger started out writing children s books but her books for adults included her frank correspondence.

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Global focus on Indian Automobile Industry
Are you in the market for a new vehicle? else, if you would like to replace your old vehicle? Then perhaps this is the right time to do so. buying a car is the second largest investment for many motorists. The Indian car industry deals with different types of cars like big cars, small cars, [...]

City of Water DayA FREE day of entertainment, education, and adventure celebrating the potential of New York City’s waterfront awaits you on Governors Island this Saturday. Highlights of the Second Annual City of Water Day include more than a dozen fun and free boat tours; special children’s activities like fishing, arts & crafts, rides, and a race; an exciting line-up of local bands; and more! (Canoers and kayakers paddling to the event must register at www.cityofwaterday.org in advance.)The R.H. Macy’s Fishing ContestProspect Park is home to at least 18 different types of fish. How many can you identify? Bring your child (ages 5-15) to Prospect Park this week for a fun contest that also teaches kids about aquatic ecology. A rite of passage since 1947, the Macy’s Fishing Contest awards prizes daily to those who haul in the big catches from Brooklyn’s only freshwater lake. Equipment is provided free of charge, or participants can bring their own. All fishing is done on a catch-and-release basis; fish must be returned to the lake alive.Saturday, July 18NYC Central Park Paint-out 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Central Park, ManhattanMillionTreesNYC Tree Stewardship Workshop: NYBG Bronx Green-Up! 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Padre Plaza Success Garden, BronxBird Feeder Workshop 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Greenbelt Nature Center, Staten IslandCelebrate Brooklyn! All-Day African Festival with King Sunny Ad2:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Prospect Park, BrooklynSunday, July 19Exploring Twin Island 10:00 a.m. Orchard Beach Nature Center/Pelham Bay Park, BronxArchery Basics 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Willowbrook Park, Staten IslandFriends of Fort Totten Parks’ Family Fun Day12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Fort Totten Park, QueensHighbridge Water Tower 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Highbridge Park, ManhattanNature Scavenger Hunt 2:00 p.m. Van Cortlandt Nature Center/Van Cortlandt Park, BronxQUOTATION FOR THE DAY”Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?”Albus Dumbledore(1881 – 1997)

Enthusiastic Tour Guide Leads Interns Through Central Park
When Gary Rozman told his parents he wanted to work for the Parks Department, they asked, “What are you going to be, one of those guys who blows the leaves?” Instead, Rozman leads tours of Central Park. On Tuesday, July 14, Rozman took a group of twenty interns away from their desks and outside on a three-hour tour of Central Park. With the knowledge and passion of a college professor, Rozman held a captive audience. “I’ve amassed this treasure trove of interesting facts,” Rozman said. “I feel like it’s my obligation. They’re not doing me any good unless I share them with others.”Rozman got his first job with Parks as an Urban Park Ranger, where he frequently led tours and developed a passion for performing. Rozman, who currently works in Community Resources as a Cultural Affairs Liaison, does not give as many tours these days, but he jumps at the opportunity to lead a new group. According to Rozman, giving tours requires an ability to keep the audience engaged and interested. He explained that leading tours is “one-quarter preparation and three-quarters theater.”As with most live entertainment, the audience is part of the production. Holding a bag of prizes, Rozman asked the group on interns a trivia question: Before public parks were built in the city, where did people congregate?The answer: Public squares, on private land, and in cemeteries. Perhaps there were better places to hang out on a Friday night.The creation of Central Park ushered in a new era of public planning in New York City, but if Tuesday’s group left with nothing else, Gary Rozman wanted them to know that despite its dense, woodsy feel, all 843 acres of Central Park are 100 percent artificial and man-made. Rozman illuminated Central Park’s aesthetic beauty for his audience, commenting on the juxtaposition of building and greenery. At Strawberry Fields, the group took a moment to admire the flowers placed around the John Lennon “Imagine” memorial. At the end of the tour, Rozman took the group to the Arsenal’s High Roof, which requires scaling a ladder to reach. In addition to a spectacular view of the Park, a steel box sits on the edge of the rooftop with an official Parks book that special guests are invited to sign. When the book is completely filled, it will go into the City archives. “The tour was excellent, really informative, and Gary’s knowledge and passion for the park really enhanced the experience,” Joe Conforti, an intern with the Office of Management and Budget, said. Rozman believes it is important for Parks employees, especially interns, to go beyond their particular office and realm to learn about Central Park, the Parks Department, and the many tasks that make it happen. “My feeling is you should know a little about this flagship facility,” said Rozman. “It’s unfortunate that we sometimes don’t get past the four walls of the Arsenal.”Chelsea Hart, an intern who works with Rozman at Community Resources and Citywide Services this summer, benefits directly from his daily advice. “Working with Gary personally has given me insight into his extensive knowledge as an Urban Park Ranger and has made him a better mentor for me as an intern,” she said.”I learn as much from them as I imagine they take away from me,” Rozman said. “I’ve been at parks for a while now, and I’m limited to the worlds that I’ve officially worked in, and it’s always fascinating to me to hear from everybody else coming from all the different divisions of the agency and learn about all the projects they’re working on and what the up-and-coming thing is.” Parks interns have had a packed event schedule this summer. From their outing at Alley Pond Adventure Park, meet-and-greet with Commissioner Benepe, NYC Service Coney Island clean up day, and barbecue at Gracie Mansion, they have been exposed to different sides of the agency and City government. “I think it’s important for folks to come together in this way, and to learn what actually happens behind the scenes, that we may not even be cognizant of,” Rozman said. Written by Michael YoungQUOTATION FOR THE DAY”If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn’t thinking.”George S. Patton(1885 – 1945)

Parks Kicks Off The Summer With A Record Number Of Lifeguards
On Thursday, July 2, Commissioner Adrian Benepe joined beach lifeguards, DC 37 Executive Director Lillian Roberts, Deputy Borough President Yvonne Graham, Assembly Member Alec Brook Krasny and performers from Barnum & Bailey Circus to announce that over 1,200 lifeguards will staff beaches and pools this summer – a record breaking number.”Parks is kicking off the summer in style at Coney Island this weekend, in a record breaking fashion,” said Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe. “We are proud to announce a record number of more than 1,200 highly qualified lifeguards this year staffing outdoor pools and beaches throughout the city. I would like to thank everyone who was involved in the recruitment campaign and lifeguard training. The beach is the cornerstone of Coney Island and the people who put that cornerstone in place are our lifeguards. We look forward to having more beaches being open and the safest and most exciting season yet.” “Lifeguards who belong to District Council 37′s NYC Lifeguard Supervisors Local 508 and NYC Lifeguards Local 461 do a wonderful job of safeguarding the city’s pools and beaches,” said DC 37 Executive Director Lillian Roberts. “We are especially proud this year that a collaborative effort between Local 508 and the NYC Department of Parks, which is responsible for operating the city’s 14 miles of beaches and 54 outdoor pools, has resulted in the hiring of the largest number of lifeguards ever – over 1,200 lifeguards. These lifeguards have been tested and certified to work at city beaches and public pools where they make rescues and perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and, ultimately, save lives making a day at the beach or pool an enjoyable experience for the millions of New Yorkers who use those facilities.”Between 1995 and 2005, the average number of Parks summer lifeguards was 969. Thanks to a vigorous recruitment campaign, those numbers increased to 1,066 in 2006, 1,090 in 2007 and 1,148 in 2008. Achieving over 1,200 lifeguards meets a longstanding goal of the Parks Department.Late last year, Parks’ lifeguard trainers were quietly scouring swimming programs all over town promoting great lifeguard jobs. Their early action paid off with over 200 qualified applicants enrolled in the Municipal Lifeguard Training Program even before the official start of the recruitment season. They then worked diligently throughout the winter and spring turning the new recruits into qualified lifeguards who are now ready to safeguard swimmers at our beaches and pools.Candidates who passed the training test enrolled in Parks’ free Municipal Lifeguard Training Program, which is the only certification accepted for employment as a New York City lifeguard. The training program consists of 40 hours of instruction in swimming and rescue techniques, First Aid, and CPR, and includes a final swim test and a written exam. First-year lifeguards earn at least $13.57 an hour (up from $12.55 in 2008) and work 48 hours a week.At the press conference Parks also encouraged New Yorkers to come out to Coney Island this summer where The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus have set up their tents to perform “The Coney Island Boom A Ring.” The circus will be at Coney Island until September. City beaches span a total of 14 miles and include Orchard Beach in the Bronx; Coney Island and Manhattan Beach in Brooklyn; Rockaway Beach in Queens; and Midland Beach, South Beach, and Wolfe’s Pond Beach in Staten Island. All City beaches are free to the public.QUOTATION FOR THE DAY”The less you talk, the more you’re listened to.”Abigail Van Buren(1918 – )

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Architecture: At a Border Crossing, Security Trumps Openness
The fears and anxieties the 9/11 terrorist attacks gave rise to are taking a toll on the design for a border-crossing station in northeastern New York State.

Financial institutions are reaching out to clients using RSS feeds. While banks and financial institutions are usually slow to adopt new technology, that is not the case with RSS adoption. More and more professionals are using RSS in innovative ways, to stay ahead of their competition. Finance Companies Use RSS

Profiting from RSS Feeds
Publishers are evaluating options and determining how they can profit from RSS feeds. The two obvious contenders that publishers are considering to profit from their RSS feeds are: subscription RSS feeds and RSS feed advertisements. Subscriptions. Subscription feeds are designed so that subscription fees are charged for unique quality content. Publisher include teaser copy in the RSS feed and readers have to purchase a subscription to see the content in its entirety. The New York Times was the first to introduce the subscription model. Initially the NY Times faced some resentment from users who had become accustom to free RSS based content, but ultimately consumers realize that businesses must achieve profits in order to continue. Profiting from RSS Feeds

Displaying RSS
Content contained in RSS feeds can be added to websites a number of different ways. Each method for displaying the RSS feed has pros and cons associated with it. Webmasters will need to determine which option will best meet their hosting and technology needs. Complete Article – Displaying RSS Feeds

Steps to Creating & Promoting RSS Feeds
RSS, or Really Simple Syndication as it is commonly known, is a technology that gives webmasters the ability to easily distribute and publish syndicated content on the Internet. It seems like all Internet businesses now have RSS feeds available; at least your competitors do. You have finally made the decision that you have to have one. Where do you start? Complete Article – Steps to Create RSS

Measuring and Tracking RSS
Measuring and tracking RSS while a fairly simple concept, is really anything but. Unlike websites, RSS have the added caveat of potential syndication, making accurate tracking a challenge to anyone but the extremely tech savvy. It is not unrealistic for marketers to want to know how many subscribers they have, which items in their feeds attract the most interest, or how many click-throughs are generated as a result of an RSS feed. There are a number of 3rd party providers who focus on tracking the consumption of RSS feeds. Some solutions are rudimentary but likely sufficient for a small business testing the waters with RSS. Other RSS tracking solutions are more complex and while they can come close to being accurate, with syndication there is no solution that tracks with 100% accuracy. Measuring and Tracking RSS

RSS More Than Headlines
The core use for RSS is generally considered news headlines and blog syndication, but innovative businesses are learning to use RSS in different ways. Consider RSS as a communication channel that can provide current, targeted information as it appears within a very targeted audience. Monitoring Newsgroups/Usenet Google Groups is a free online community and discussion group service that offers the Web’s most comprehensive archive of Usenet postings. Google Groups can be monitored using RSS feeds. RSS More Than Headlines

How Podcasting Works
It has been said that in October of 2004 a Google search returned less than 6,000 results for the term “podcasting”. Today, a similar search yields more than 857,000 results. Like the blogging phenomenon, podcasting has come out of nowhere and attracted an enthusiastic following. While some traditional radio talk shows have begun providing podcasts of their regularly-scheduled broadcasts, the bulk of the podcasts that have cropped up tend to be independent broadcasters who have a fascination with technology. As a result, some podcasts are a little rough around the edges. Nonetheless, it is clear that the technology provides a significant opportunity and potential. Even nay-sayers believe that podcasting is more than a passing fad. Complete Article – Podcasting Works

The Future of RSS is Not Blogs
Blogs vaulted RSS into the limelight but are unlikely to be the force that sustains RSS as a communication medium. The biggest opportunities for RSS are not in the blogosphere but as a corporate communication channel. Even now, businesses that were initially reluctantly evaluating RSS are beginning to realize the power and benefit of the RSS information avenue. The inherent capacity for consumers to select the content they wish to receive will be the driving mechanism for keeping advertisements to a minimum and content quality consistent. Complete Article

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Roundup: Focus on Watson, but Funk in Control at Senior British Open
Fred Funk took the lead at the Senior British Open at 11-under 129, a 36-hole record for the event. Tom Watson, the runner-up at the British Open, was seven shots off the lead.

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The Fifth Down: N.F.L. 2009: Unpredictable but Fascinating
The N.F.L. season opens Sept. 10. Until then, here are some of the biggest issues that will dominate the next month and likely much of the season.

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Bats: Holliday Dealt to the Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals made the first major move before July 31 trading deadline by acquiring Matt Holliday from the last-place Oakland Athletics for a package of prospects.

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In some New York City schools, worksheets and cram sessions have been enough for failing students to earn the credits they need to graduate.

The Children at the Judge s Bronx School
Where the uniquely American journey of a Supreme Court nominee started, children set out anew to pursue their own dreams.

Florida Drops Budget Plan That Favored Prep Football
The sport was exempt from schedule cuts aimed at easing financial burdens on schools, but opponents argued the exemption violated gender-equity law.

Summer Vacation Undermines School-Based Weight Loss
School programs that promote healthy eating and exercise can help students lose weight, researchers say, but kids often pack on the pounds again during summer holiday. The study was conducted by a team at the Agatston Research Foundation in Miami Beach, Fla. Their “Healthier Options for Public Schoolchildren” study included 3,200 children (48 percent Hispanic) from six elementary schools — four schools tried out the intervention, while two did not and served as controls.

Scientists Find Way to Track Stem Cells in Brain
The identification of a new marker is making it possible to track brain stem cells for the first time, U.S. researchers report. The achievement is already opening doors to new research into depression, early childhood development and multiple sclerosis, the team’s senior author said. “This is a way to detect these cells in the brain, so that you can track them in certain conditions where we suspect that these cells play a certain role,” explained Dr. Mirjana Maletic-Savatic, an assistant profess

Frank McCourt, Whose Irish Childhood Illuminated His Prose, Is Dead at 78
Mr. McCourt, a former New York City schoolteacher, turned his miserable Irish childhood into a Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir, Angela s Ashes.

Court Reverses Ruling Dealing With Visa of Muslim Scholar
Tariq Ramadan, who has been denied entry into the United States, said that he did not know that the recipient of his donations had connections to a terrorist organization.

Democrats Lash Out at Mayor Over Control of Public Schools
Ten senators gathered on the steps of City Hall to rebut Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg s criticism, and called him everything from a dictator to a yenta to a plantation owner.

FDA Issues New Warnings for Anemia Drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved new “black box” warnings on labels of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, which are drugs used to treat certain types of anemia. The warnings cover the drugs Aranesp, Epogen and Procrit, and detail their dangers to patients with cancer and patients with chronic kidney failure. Those dangers include heart attack, stroke, heart failure and cancer tumor growth and shortened survival.

Bloomberg s School Control Bill Is Stalled in the Senate
Democratic senators want concessions on parental involvement and other issues, but City Hall wants any changes to wait.