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How to Get Your Kids to Love Their Chores
Summer often reminds parents how little their children are involved in household chores. But a new generation of chore apps is changing the game. Sue Shellenbarger and mother of four Hannah Carpenter join Lunch Break to discuss. Photo: Karen E. Segrave for The Wall Street Journal.
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In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.
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The Church is often confronted with the challenge of losing the centrality of the gospel in its mission – of becoming a marina instead of a lifeboat station. Primarily it exists to introduce unbelieving men and women to the saving power of Jesus Christ. The Gospel records tell us that Jesus repeatedly talked about doing the work of His Father, which was to provide payment for sin and breathe spiritual life in all who believe. As a result, those who are spiritually blind and live in darkness might have their eyes opened and become witnesses to His powerful light. Jesus performed great signs, ultimately, not so people would be amazed, but rather so they might believe and in believing they might have eternal life.
But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
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In this series Alistair Begg leads us through several unique and transforming encounters that people had with Jesus – the Light of the World. He exposed their real problem: the darkness of their sin and their need for forgiveness and a Savior. As you listen you will discover that their problem is universal and Jesus provides the only solution that brings conversion. How can the Church remember her mission and point people to the penetrating searchlight of Jesus Christ so that all may find life in His name? Find out when you listen to "A Light in the Darkness".
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
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OT: Bama fan poisons trees at Auburn
So this is a horrible story and its on ESPN main page but I thought it might be a good thing to share and talk about. A radio station gets a caller from a guy claiming he poisoned the trees at Auburn's Toomer's Corner, and yells "Roll damn Tide" and hangs up.
Sure enough, they tested the soil and the area is contaminated with a herbicide that will undoubtedly kill the trees. Best part? The article also says that it will likely spread throughout the area and could be prevalent in the soil for 3-5 years. And the trees are said to be of an average age of 130 years old. What a shame!
I'm all for rivalries, but destroying a tradition of another school is out of this world. This is on a grandiose scale I've never heard of. It would be like cutting the head off Sparty, but that pales in comparison to destroying life. Could you imagine someone poisoning all the trees in the Quad? I'd be livid.


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Sinha`s comments about Modi come a day after the Gujarat Chief Minister had held a two-hour discussion with Rajnath Singh here yesterday and discussed the next Lok Sabha polls.
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Watching a Barbara Walters interview is the equivalent of reading Cosmo while snacking on Doritos and Yoo-hoo. It's a total surrender to junk. You know it rots your insides; you know it contributes to the degradation of our culture. But still. Sometimes the cheap, yummy thrill of it is simply irresistible. That's probably what Bill Clinton thought after seeing Monica's thong. It's certainly what I thought the evening of March 3, 1999, when I settled in to participate in the biggest orgy of voyeurism this country has ever seen. Here in Washington, D.C., at least, Walters' interview with Monica Lewinsky was considered the Super Bowl of gossip.
I wish I could say my interest was high-minded. After the scandal first broke, the so-called Beltway intelligentsia walked around with giant cataracts over their eyes: for more than a year, all people saw, talked, and thought about was Zippergate. But you had to be "smart" about it. When the Washington Monument was placed under wraps for renovation, I suggested that this might provide Bill Clinton with a visual aid. The response? Eye rolls. In a town that breeds opinions like viruses, humor is generally frowned upon. Serious commentary is the hard currency.
But to me, the whole scandal was a Rubik's Cube for feminists. No matter what angle we viewed it from, no matter how diligently we tried to align the facts or move the various pieces into place, no coherent argument or picture ever emerged. And now, in the aftermath, there's still no clear, even surface.
Yeah, the president acted like he belonged on a leash. Yet Ken Starr was a right-wing pit bull. Yeah, Lewinsky was a victim and Clinton abused his privileges. But Lewinsky was also the daughter of privilege; to a lesser degree, she abused her own store-bought opportunities. While the president exploited the aphrodisiacal power of his office, Lewinsky used her sexuality inappropriately. Both navigated without any moral compass. Both were consenting adults. Both were what my grandmother would call "pieces of work."
This was a lose-lose situation for us feminists. Even Hillary came out shining only because she was a better Tammy Wynette than Tammy Wynette ever was.
So I didn't watch the interview with hopes that a clear-cut feminist argument would finally emerge from the wreckage. Oh no. I watched because Monica Lewinsky had given the most expensive blow job in history--and I wanted to hear all the details.
Besides, when the news first hit in January 1998, I got a lot of calls from people asking what I thought about the president having an affair with an intern young enough to be his daughter?
"I'm very, very upset," I told them. "I mean, why didn't the president hit on me? I'm a voluptuous Jewish chick with no discernible morals. And I would've kept my mouth shut. Well, afterwards at least."
They thought I was kidding. Look, let me say this up front: I actually do think it's immoral to sleep with a married man. Never mind that my libido could use its own zip code--or that someone once called me a "sexual socialist." I've come dangerously close to having affairs with married men, but the feminist in me believed I couldn't do that to another woman. The karma cop in me believed that if I slept with somebody's husband, one day somebody would sleep with mine. Moreover, I grew up in a family where philandering occurred. I know firsthand how, when one spouse betrays another, it breeds cancer in the family--everyone, including the children, becomes sick from it.
This being said, however, I also know that had I been in Monica Lewinsky's situation, I would have done the exact same thing she did.
I am not saying this with bravado. I'm not proud. I just know what it's like to be an insecure 21-year-old in a culture where only beauty, celebrity, sex, and power are valued. I know how your own sexuality can become a heady source of affirmation. I know how your own neediness and desire can eclipse everything else in the world.
And I know that if the current president of the United States of America had flirted with me when I was a little younger, I, too, would've dropped to my knees.
Remember, we're talkin' the president here. We're talkin' Bill Clinton, the most powerful and celebrated man in the world--and a total hottie as far as I'm concerned--thinking I'm a total hottie. Who could resist? This is every insecure girl's erotic revenge fantasy come true. Let's not kid ourselves.
So I approached Monica's interview with a perverse sense of empathy and kinship, for she briefly lived out a fantasy that I myself had once entertained in some shape or form. In a different time and place, I might have been her.
My inquiring, dirty little mind wanted to know, just what did it feel like to have the president's dick in your mouth? Did it occur to her that she could change the course of history just by biting down? What did he say to her during those 50 phone calls? What was it like to see Clinton on television after a night of heavy breathing? How did she deal with the power and danger of the situation? And where did she get the chutzpah to do it? (Frankly, I also wanted to hear Barbara Walters say "fellatio" on national television. I mean Elmer Fudd couldn't mangle the word like she could.)
Instead, of course, all I got was the pabulum that everybody else in the nation got: Walters saying without irony, "I don't want to get too personal." Monica Lewinsky, with perfect hair and lipstick, giggling discreetly about Clinton's "sensuality." Oh, pul-leeze.
For a woman who claimed to have little self-respect, Lewinsky's narcissism was breathtaking. She seemed to bask in the spotlight. The fact that she'd been playing with fire from day one had still, incredibly, escaped her. And that she kept insisting the affair was "about a man and a woman and not the president and the intern" just stunned me. What can a feminist say about a young woman who feels so entitled that she sees herself as being on equal footing with the president?
The founding fathers would have loved Monica, actually. They wanted the nation's president to be a regular citizen, not royalty. In this context, Monica Lewinsky is the ultimate democrat; she insisted on viewing the president in a vacuum, devoid of all power. If we are to believe her, Bill Clinton was just another guy she had a crush on--the equivalent of some gigolo she met at the Jiffy Lube, maybe, or a high school drama teacher.
By the end of the interview, I loathed Monica. Her immaturity, her cluelessness, her sexual amorality--all of it angered me. Certainly, it was not good P.R. for the rest of us. But beyond that, I wanted her to be more than a pampered ingenue starring in her own real-life episode of Beverly Hills 90210. I didn't want her to be a victim, but I wanted her to be someone who'd at least grown smarter from her year of living dangerously, someone who didn't scoff at the White House "meanies" who had tried to avert the mess, someone who was at least conscious about more than herself and her inner circle. As I switched off the TV, I found the voice of my inner rabbi--something I never knew I had--winning out over that of my inner thighs. I felt suckered and a little disgusted with her and myself.
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by Paula M. Riley
The pages of this paper hold stories of the Chestnut Hill community each week. These tales tell of community events, controversy, and achievements. Since the inception of the Chestnut Hill Community Association more than 60 years ago, hundreds of individuals have dedicated time, talent and treasure to improve the quality and character of the community. Their efforts have framed these stories.
Each year, a few of the most dedicated community servants are recognized for their tireless commitment to enhancing Chestnut Hill. On Thursday, April 19, at the Community Association Annual Dinner and Meeting, three such individuals will be celebrated.
Joyce Lenhardt, Tom Hemphill and Dr. Susan Higley Bray are the recipients of this year's honors.
Selected as the winner of the Chestnut Hill Award, Lenhardt is being recognized for almost two decades of community service. Most recently, Lenhardt served as the chairperson for the negotiating group appointed to negotiate a successful resolution to the Magarity Site redevelopment.
The CHCA Awards Committee, made up of past award recipients, found that in this capacity she displayed diplomacy and fairness in the face of challenging and controversial issues. Her award plaque reads, "Her consistent demand for follow through on physical design, zoning, continuing site management aspects and respectful engagement of all involved parties has earned the continuing respect of neighbors, developers and professionals alike."
Lenhardt also played a role on the CHCA Negotiating Group with Chestnut Hill College. She is a current CHCA board member and has served on the Land Use Planning and Zoning Committee (LUPZ) for over 18 years, contributing her architectural expertise and listening skills. Her most obvious community achievement may be the Children's Park in Chestnut Hill. She was the co-chair of the committee that led the efforts to raise funds and oversee a community build of the playground and gardensbon the grounds of J.S. Jenks School in 1997.
Tom Hemphill's community contributions may not be as obvious as the playground, but their impact has been great as well. Hemphill has served as Chairperson of CHCA Physical Division's Traffic, Transportation & Parking Committee. He is being recognized for his tenure on this Committe, attention to detail and the extra time and effort he has dedicated to explore multiple solutions to problems faced by the Committee.
Hemphill has been a CHCA board member for the past nine years and also made great contributions on the Membership Committee. His award plaque for The Meritorious Award reads, "Tom's indomitable spirit and positive approach are an inspiration to us all."
Susan Bray's contributions have touched many corners of the community as she has been involved in numerous local organizations. She is the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award. Currently Dr. Bray serves as the President of the Chestnut Hill Rotary Club and co-chairs of the Chestnut Hill Community Fund Drive which surpassed its goal this year. Dr. Bray has dedicated her time and talents to raise funds as a member of the CHCA Black & White Gala, Chestnut Hill Historical Society Preservation Celebration and The Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment Design Show House planning committees. She is being recognized for her kindness, generosity and energy. Dr. Bray has also served as a Trustee of the Chestnut Hill Community Fund and Vice President of the Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment.
The CHCA Annual Dinner & Meeting will be held at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill from 5:30-9:30pm and is open to the public. These award winners will be formally recognized at the celebration which also includes a State of the Association address by CHCA President Jane Piotrowski and a keynote address by City Councilwoman Cindy Bass.
"We hope that Chestnut Hill residents come to the event," says Piotrowski. "It is a great way to hear about what is happening in the community and also to be inspired by the work and dedication of these award winners."
Tickets for the dinner are $30. The Meeting begins at 7:30pm. Guests do not need to attend the dinner to be able to attend the meeting.


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A group of Nevada Highway Patrol troopers and a retired police sergeant have filed a racketeering complaint against the NHP and Las Vegas Metro Police in U.S. District Court.
The complaint alleges that after then-Gov. Jim Gibbons approved a K-9 program to target drug runners on Nevada's highways, Nevada Highway Patrol Commander Chris Perry intentionally undermined the program.
The complaint alleges that the drug-sniffing dogs used by troopers in the program were intentionally being trained to operate as so-called trick ponies, or dogs that provide officers false alerts for the presence of drugs.
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The abandoned Circassian village of Zureiman provides a vantage point across the fortified Israeli border into Syria. Regime forces hold an area from the crossing at Quneitra to Runheineh. Elements of the rebel Free Syrian Army are attacking from both north and south, attempting to close the corridor. A slow artillery duel -- thud, thud -- proceeds in the near distance. Farther south in Syria, global jihadist groups predominate.
A few miles back from the border, traveling between minefields that cover 30 percent of the Golan, you come to an Israeli winery serving samples and lunch a la Napa Valley. It smacks of symbolism: Ten minutes from the Syrian civil war to a nice sauvignon blanc.
Israel is the relatively quiet eye of the Middle Eastern storm. But there are vistas of conflict on nearly every side. The triumph of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, according to Sallai Meridor, the former Israeli ambassador to the United States, would �not be the devil we know, but a much worse devil, an agent of Iran and Hezbollah.� Israel�s cold peace with Egypt is fragile, and a distracted Egyptian military could allow jihadists to cause trouble in the Sinai. �We look at Jordan,� says Meridor, �and pray.�
Not all the consequences of regional chaos are immediately bad for Israel. The Syrian military has been decimated as a fighting force. Hezbollah, by joining Assad�s anti-Sunni holy war, has lost its luster in the Arab world.
But the general Israeli attitude is worry and wariness -- the understandable attitude of a people with a long history of heroism but not much experience with happy endings. �Everything looks worse,� says Meridor. �There is a feeling that we can be prepared, but there is nothing proactive we can do about it.� So Israeli foreign policy is reactive. It focuses on disrupting short-term threats (such as arms transfers to Hezbollah) rather than developing long-term strategies. And Israeli politics has turned inward toward domestic concerns.
Many Israeli political figures share a concern: That America has also become reactive. That it is focused on disrupting short-term threats rather than developing long-term strategies. And that American politics has turned inward toward domestic concerns. �There is a sense you can count less on America,� according to Meridor, �that it is weaker, or has chosen not to act, or that events are out of control, or a combination.�
The United States, much to Israel�s chagrin, has adopted a more Israeli approach to foreign policy. In the most favorable interpretation, America is rebalancing burdens between a reluctant superpower and its free-riding allies. Or it is pivoting to Asia. But America is accompanying this shift with an impression of political paralysis, rising debt and growing public skepticism about global engagement.
The results are becoming obvious. The Obama administration, according to Meridor, �tried a different approach, with resets and accommodations. But is America today more loved, respected or more feared? With sorrow, it is not.� American passivity and confusion have left a trail of missed opportunities. During the Iranian Green Revolution of 2009, the administration remained fixed on a strategy of regime engagement. In 2011, it hesitated in supporting Syria�s civil uprising. Since 2011, it managed to convince every side in Egypt that America has betrayed them.
It is increasingly difficult to argue that America is shaping the agenda in the Middle East. But little positive actually gets done in the region without active U.S. leadership. Unless America coordinates the arms shipments of Turkey or Qatar to Syrian rebels, they go to very disturbing people. Unless America effectively leads the opposition to Iranian ambitions, other nations are tempted to lose heart or cut self-serving deals.
A regional power such as Israel may be able to afford a reactive, short-term approach. If America does not proactively shape the security environments in which it operates, it is left to respond on progressively less favorable terms. The collapse of, say, Jordan, or the collapse the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty system would have profound, unavoidable implications for American security.
America, of course, is not abandoning the Middle East, just creating an impression of tired ambivalence. Nearly every Israeli politician, legislator and think-tank scholar seems to be debating if America has really drawn a red line on Iranian nuclear weapons or is leaving some strategic ambiguity -- which means the administration is leaving ambiguity.
Such debates, conducted over a glass of wine, eventually become less theoretical, as the storm gathers strength.
Michael Gerson�s email address is firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Michael Gerson: In Israel, no silver linings
The abandoned Circassian village of Zureiman provides a vantage point across the fortified Israeli border into Syria. Regime forces hold an area from the crossing at Quneitra to Runheineh. Elements of the rebel Free Syrian Army are attacking from both north and south, attempting to close the corridor. A slow artillery duel -- thud, thud -- proceeds in the near distance. Farther south in Syria, global jihadist groups predominate.


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Volunteer coaches are needed for all leagues!
Girls' basketball leagues are offered for children in Kindergarten through 12th grade. The season runs Nov. through March and takes place at various schools around Trumbull. Below the different leagues are listed with the loctions and the times that games are played.
Girls Basketball Leagues Schedule:
K & 1st Grade: Saturdays at Frenchtown between 8am12noon
2nd & 3rd Grades: Saturdays at Middlebrook between 12noon-3pm
4th Grade: Monday or Wednesday at Frenchtown between 6pm-9pm
5th & 6th Grades: Tuesdays at Frenchtown between 6pm-9pm
or Thursdays at Middlebrook between 6-9pm
7th-12th Grades: Monday or Wednesday at Middlebrook between 6-9pm
GRADES K 3: No Tryouts. Coaches meeting at rec office. 5892 Main St. Trumbull
K & 1 Girls - 10/29 @ 5:30pm
2nd & 3rd Grade Girls - 10/29 @ 5:45pm
Grade 4: Monday, Nov. 19th 6:30pm Frenchtown Elementary
Grades 5 & 6: Thursday, Nov. 15th 6:30pm Middlebrook Elementary
Grades 7-12: Wednesday, Nov. 14th 6:30pm Frenchtown Elementary
Girls leagues in grades K-3 are practices and scrimmages with volunteer coaches. There are no officials or scorekeeping. Teams are also formed in the office, no tryout or draft.
Leagues for Grades 4 and up will recevie a tryout date and draft held with volunteer coaches. Schedules are distributed after the draft.
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Police: Man robbed bank wearing security/police uniform
Police: Man robbed bank wearing security/police uniform
BOONE, Iowa —
Police in Boone, Iowa are looking for a suspect in an armed robbery involving a suspect in a police or security guard uniform.
Boone police were dispatched to a robbery in the 200 block of Carroll Street Monday afternoon.
According to police, victims and witnesses said a white male possibly wearing a security guard or police-type uniform, had pointed a handgun at the victims and had stolen several items and an undisclosed amount of cash.
After an investigation, police have identified the suspect as Ronald Skyler Steenhoek.
An arrest warrant for first-degree robbery has been issued for Steenhoek. Police are asking for help from the public to locate him, but said he is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.


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by Sue Ann Rybak
A Chestnut Hill College student is one of two young women who have been named as the United Nations youth representatives for Global Education Motivators (GEM), an NGO (non-governmental organization) with headquarters in the Chestnut Hill College campus.
The women are Haruko Takeuchi, a junior at Chestnut Hill , and Jocelyn Voorhees, of Yardley, a recent graduate of St. Joseph University.
GEM, which is associated with the UN's Department of Public Information, was founded in 1981. Its mission is to support the work of the United Nations and the important role of civil society in today's world.
Wayne Jacoby, GEM president, said the creation of UN youth representatives was one of the most important things the UN has ever done. He said that since GEM's formation the UN has recognized "the importance of civil society – not just governments."
"The UN listens to civil society organizations like GEM," Jacoby said. "Youth is the key for a better world tomorrow."
He said today's youth are tomorrow's leaders.
"They [young people] need to get a better understanding of the world," Jacoby said. "One of the key pieces of that is to understand just what this organization called the United Nations really is and what it does."
"The youth voice is increasingly critical in these international venues," said Mark Schlachter, of the U.S. State Department's Bureau of International Organization Affairs, in an article on youthtoday.org. "What we do know is that in the history of the UN the youth voice has been largely missing."
But that, he added, is changing.
"We live in an era in which international affairs are no longer dominated by states as the sole actors," said Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 1997. "The participants include non-governmental organizations, national parliaments, private companies, the mass media, universities, intellectuals, artists, and every woman and every man who considers him or herself to be part of the great human family."
Takeuchi and Voorhees, both in their 20s, want to educate young people about the United Nations Millennium Development Goals: eradicate extreme poverty and hunger, achieve universal primary education, promote gender equality and empower women, reduce child mortality, improve maternal health, combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases, ensure environmental sustainability and develop a global partnership for development.
Takeuchi, who is from Tokyo, said she became interested in GEM after participating in GEM's 2012 Design Science: Global Solutions Lab. During the program, students have the opportunity to work with UN experts to develop strategies for solving some of the world's most critical problems.
Voorhees became involved in GEM after helping to arrange a video conference between students in Philadelphia and students in Alexandria, Egypt, as part of Peace Day Philly in September 2011.
"I never had the opportunity to speak candidly with people who are my age in the Middle East," Voorhees said. "It was an eye-opening experience."
She said they talked about the Arab Spring that happened earlier that year.
"The Egyptian students contrasted for us what it was like before and after the revolution in Egypt," Voorhees said. "They came across to me as very brave because they were willing to fight for what they believed in."
She said the Egyptian youth asked them what they thought about the United States invading Iraq.
"Basically, the response that the Egyptian youth had was that they can achieve great things on their own," Voorhees said. "The Egyptians said 'look what we did – we did it on our own.' They were trying to make us understand that they didn't need any help. It was nice to hear them say that. I wish more countries would realize that."
She said there were a lot of apathetic people in the United States when it comes to politics.
"The people I spoke to in Egypt were the opposite of apathetic," Voorhees said. "They were excited after the revolution because they had more freedom. They took advantage of that freedom by helping out their community. The youth said if they see graffiti they go out and clean it. While in Philadelphia if I see graffiti, I walk by it and don't think about cleaning it. I think someone else is going to do it. But, they are very active participants in their community."
Voorhees said that community service is a big part of Chestnut Hill but added that it is "unfortunately, not the norm in most neighborhoods."
"I know a lot of people call the United Nations irrelevant, but I think the United Nations is a symbol of how global unity can exist, which is something that is extremely relevant," she said.


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athletic edge academy clinics — Saturday and Dec. 22, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Costs $15 per clinic or $25 for both. For info, email Cole Rohrbough at email@example.com.
central point little league — Register online at www.eteamz.com/centralpointlittleleague.
eagle point youth hitting camp — Jan. 3-4, 9 a.m.-noon for grades 2-8. Costs $30, includes camp T-shirt. For info, contact coach Adam Randall at firstname.lastname@example.com.
manny's winter leagues sign-ups — At Central High for boys and girls grades 3-12. Costs $80 per player, includes uniform. Deadline is Friday. For info, call 541-499-5749 or visit www.mannysbasketball.com.
ymca/kids unlimited volunteers needed — Those interested in coaching or officiating contact Gary Taylor at 541-772-6295, ext. 107. All volunteers must pass criminal background check and attend coaching clinic.
mpr coach mac youth clinics — For ages 5-14 at Orchard Hill Elementary gym. Clinic date: Dec. 15. Visit www.sportsmedford.com for info or call 541-774-2400.
kids unlimited youth league registration — Through Dec. 14 at Kids Unlimited for grades 4-12. First time for high schoolers. Competitive and recreational divisions. Costs $50 per person or $375 per team. For info, call 541-774-3900 or register at www.kuoforegon.org.
ymca COED kindergarten clinic — Saturday one-hour clinics Jan. 19-March 9. Costs $40. Scholarships available. For info, call 541-772-6295 ext. 207 or visit www.rvymca.org.
ymca youth leagues — For boys and girls in the Medford and Eagle Point areas. For grades 3-6, weekly two-hour practices begin Jan. 7 with Saturday games Jan. 19-March. 9. For grades 1-2. Costs $70. Scholarships available. For info, call 541-772-6295 ext. 207 or visit www.rvymca.org.
precision cheer classes and teams — Recreational and competitive teams for ages 4-up. For info, visit www.precisioncheer.com or call 541-245-0432.
tnt cheer classes — For ages 4-up. No experience necessary. Includes competitive teams, half-season teams and recreational classes. Call 541-941-2450 or visit www.cheerzonegym.com for info.
ymca coaches and referees needed — To volunteer at the Rogue Valley YMCA, contact Gary Taylor at 541-210-6147 or 541-772-6295, ext. 107.
medford bmx community track — Weather permitting, races each Wednesday and Sunday. Registration 5-6 p.m. Open to all American Bicycle Association members. For more info, call 541-261-5727.
EAGLE POINT SENIOR DAY — Mondays, 10 a.m., for players 50-older. Costs $30 to walk, $35 to ride. For info, call 541-826-8225.
centennial senior day — Costs $40 every Tuesday. Fee includes cart. For info, call 541-773-4653.
stone ridge senior tour — Wednesdays, 9 a.m. at Stone Ridge. Costs $25 to walk, $35 to ride. To sign up, call 541-830-4654.
mPR lessons — For adults, juniors. Sundays at Centennial Golf Club. For info, call 541-774-2400 or visit www.playmedford.com.
centennial winter scramble — Dec. 15. Costs $55 per player. For info, call 541-773-4653.
SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS — Southern Oregon Gymnastics Academy. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. Cost $40 per month. Call 541-245-9379.
rogue valley youth association — Accepting coach applications for all age groups. For info, email John at email@example.com or visit www.usahockey.com/rogue_valley.
hockey lessons — Saturdays at The RRRink. For info, call 541-770-1177 or visit www.therrrink.com.
adult lessons — Wednesdays, 9-11:45 a.m. For ages 18-up. Costs $5. For info, call 541-770-1177 or visit www.therrrink.com.
learn to skate lessons — Tuesdays at The RRRink. For info, call 541-770-1177 or visit www.therrrink.com.
FREE SALSA BOXING, ZUMBA classes — Saturdays at 9 a.m., Fabian's Karate, 7561 Crater Lake Highway, White City. For info, call 541-646-5658.
MPR tot sports sampler — Parent-child interactive sampler for ages 3-5. Introduction to soccer, baseball/softball and basketball. Three Sundays per month, 5-6 p.m. Costs $29. For info, call 541-774-2400 or visit www.playmedford.com.
rvcc — Open to public at Rogue Valley Country Club. Drop-in times are 6-8 p.m. Monday and Thursday, noon-2 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays and 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturdays.
ymca youth — Every Tuesday and Thursday, 4-7 p.m. for all ages. Financial assistance available. For info, call 541-772-6295 or visit www.rvymca.org.
southern oregon princesses — For girls ages 13-17 at the Roller Odyssey. For info, call 541-772-1400, ext. 0, or visit rderby.com or www.sk8info.com.
cowboy action shooting club — Western-style shooting with Table Rock Rangers, 10 a.m., Jackson County Sports Park, 6900 Kershaw Road in Central Point. First Sunday and second Saturday each month. Costs $13. Call 541-772-9941.
athletic edge academy clinics — Dec. 15 and 29, 8-9 a.m. Costs $15 per clinic or $25 for both in the same month. For info, email Cole Rohrbough at email@example.com.
central point little league — Register online at www.eteamz.com/centralpointlittleleague.
rogue sharks — Year-round swim team coached by Tim Manley. For info, call Manley at 541-767-8517 or visit www.roguesharkswimming.com.
ymca lessons — Tuesdays and Thursdays. Financial assistance available. For info, call 541-772-6295 or visit.www.rvymca.org.
fitness group lessons — Avamere Health Club. For children and adults. Non-members welcome. For times, call 541-773-7718, ext. 400.
cascade community pool lessons — Tuesdays and Thursdays. Costs $40 per month (eight lessons). Financial aid available. For info, call 541-826-2124.
rogue valley swim & tennis club lessons — Group and private sessions available for ages 4-18. All levels welcome. Also, 10-under program. For info, call 541-734-2222.


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Much has been written lately about the tragic shooting in Connecticut. It is important that as we mourn the victims of this horrific tragedy that commentators as well as the media avoid drawing inappropriate and unfounded links between autism and violence.
Much has been written lately about the tragic shooting in Connecticut. It is important that as we mourn the victims of this horrific tragedy that commentators as well as the media avoid drawing inappropriate and unfounded links between autism and violence.
It is similarly important to understand that autism or Asperger's disorder is not a form of a mental illness. Autism is a neurological disorder involving impairments in social interaction. It is a pervasive developmental disorder characterized by significant deficiencies in communication skills, social interaction and motor planning. It is referred to in DSM-IV as autistic disorder and further defined in IDEA regulations at 34 C.F.R. section 300.7 (b) (1) as a developmental disability.
Asperger's disorder is defined, as well, as a neurological disorder with sustained impairments in social interaction and characterized by autistic behaviors such as literal thinking and social eccentricity.
The fact is that there is no scientific or medical evidence suggesting that individuals diagnosed with Asperger's disorder have the propensity to commit violence. On Dec. 20, The Standard-Times published the point of view of Robert Feingold ("Your View: There are steps to take to prevent more massacres.") I understand Mr. Feingold does have the right to express this view on a particular issue. However, in doing so, one should not speculate or rely on unsubstantiated media reports.
First, to speculate the perpetrator of this crime carried the diagnosis of Asperger's disorder is rife. Second, to suggest that "Asperger's syndrome is sometimes associated with violent and suicidal behavior" is inappropriate and irresponsible.
There is no medical evidence suggesting that there is a link between autism and violence. There is no scientific evidence to suggest that these individuals are prone to violence by virtue of having these disabilities. I really hope that statements such as the one made by Mr. Feingold do not stigmatize these individuals, who are loving and amazing people. My concern is that these comments may subject these individuals, including teenagers and children, to gossip, ridicule and ostracism.
In addressing this particular issue just recently Kassiane S., an individual with Asperger's disorder wrote: "We are not your scapegoat, and the trope of the dangerous neurodivergent is not only irresponsible, it is sloppy. Do some real research instead of lazily reaching into the bag of tropes every time someone does something terrible. Statistically, we didn't do it, and spreading the idea that we did has very real consequences that can mean life and death for us."
Mr. Feingold also states that health care professionals have failed to protect society from these tragic events. He suggests that they should be required to report any individual who "they reasonably believe may be dangerous to themselves or others; that the police should be mandated to detain them; and determine whether they should be involuntarily committed.
He further suggests that health care providers should be subject to civil liability if they fail to report these individuals. He calls for civil sanctions to be imposed on medical providers who fail to recognize and act upon anticipated violent behavior. To identify such behavior is not an easy task. Some of these behaviors are often impulsive and often triggered by certain emotions.
It should be noted as well that civil commitment is procedurally different from criminal commitment. In civil commitment, certain procedural safeguards are not available, such as a right to a trial by jury and to confront the accuser. Now, with a threat of a lawsuit, many of these medical providers will rush to judgment.
The matter becomes further complicated if it is determined that an individual was prematurely and improperly referred to the authorities. If this occurs they might be subject to a lawsuit. Also, many individuals might not seek medical help because they fear that the physician might report him/her to the authorities. The general consensus, I believe, is that most of these individuals deserve treatment not punishment.
My last point is that if Mr. Feingold supports a new law imposing liability for failure to report such behavior, then should other professionals be held to the same standard? For instance, should attorneys, like Mr. Feingold, be required to report clients they believe to be a threat to themselves or others?


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Randy Orton said something interesting this past week on ESPN.com. He said Cena would "own" The Rock. He said "…I think Cena is 10 times the performer in the ring that The Rock is. This Monday in Chicago, he'll prove it."
Most of us scoffed at the idea. After all, John Cena is nowhere near the league of The Rock, that's partially why we all hate him. But last Monday, John Cena came out and did a shoot promo on The Rock, telling The Rock that Rock hates him because he wears the wrong colors, listens to the wrong music etc. and most surprising that his audience is kids. But Cena is damn proud of that was tells The Rock if he has any legitimate concerns about him not working his tail to the bone to further this business they have something to talk about. If not, who is The Rock to judge him?
It was a really good promo, even better considering it came from MR. Vanilla John Cena. But The Rock is the best promo guy in the history of the WWE, he'll set Cena straight, it's been years it's finally time the people had a champion (no pun intended) to explain to Cena why exactly we all hate him.
And The Rock basically says the equivalent of: "Oh yea? Well I'm gonna whoop your ass!" …Really? What…what just happened? Where's the classic Rock comeback? Where's the long list of legitimate problems The Rock and the people have with Cena? Just off the top of my head he could have said that the people judge him, and the people are not entertained. Or he could have said that he left out one thing: that he's untalented and does not deserve to be the top guy. The Rock could have said ANYTHING except what he said which was nothing.
For the next few hours I just sat here, stunned and checking updates on the wrestling sites. There had to be an explanation. The Rock can't just get owned by Cena. That's like Santino Marella outshining Stone Cold Steve Austin. That doesn't happen. The Rock is the best promo guy ever. He can't just have nothing. Was Randy Orton right? Is Cena really better?
But then it hit me: The problem The Rock and the people have with Cena isn't something that can be broadcast to the world on WWE television. John Cena is their top guy and Vince McMahon is the reason for that. The Rock can't go out there and shoot on Cena and say he's not talented, he's overrated, his 5 moves he only ever does, his super hero gimmick, his pandering to children, his plain boring 1980's babyface persona, his corporate ass kissing, his watered down presentation, his bad attempt to be funny, his inability to wrestle, etc. etc. etc. The Rock isn't going to stick around. Even if he were, the WWE is PG now and is not a habitable place for people like The Rock anymore. The Rock can't basically go onto a sitcom, expose the lead character for being the absolute horrid thing he is, and then leave and hope that the show can continue with it's now buried lead performer.
But if this is truly what happened, that leaves a number of unsettling problems. 1, Cena is an major tool for acting like he punked out The Rock, giving him that straight face when he damn well knows he's got the boss on his side and The Rock can't do anything about it. You don't go out there and shoot on someone when their hands are tied. It's a major dick move. And I hate Cena because of his spot in the company, not so much him as a person. But if Cena knows The Rock can't hit Cena back, the way Cena acted makes me dislike him as a person now too. And 2, if these legitimate gripes with Cena can't be brought up as more than jokes, by even someone of the Rock's caliber, then the WWE is really owned by John Cena and nothing will ever change that. Cena will continue being this super overrated lead of the company and Vince will never allow anything on his show to challenge him.
I have no problems with PG shows. If that's the point of them. John Cena and WWE PG is as if I were watching Dexter and halfway through the season Big Bird came in and the entire show changed. But this isn't Sesame Street. It's Dexter. Same way John Cena running WWEPG is not WWE (WWF). When the Rock originally debuted he was Rocky Maivia, A super chipper smiling one dimensional babyface who did everything short of hugging babies. Does that sound familiar? And how did the fans react? Well, it was the beginning of the Attitude Era. The fans HATED him. They chanted Die Rocky Die and Rocky Sucks. This was supposed to be their big babyface star! But what did The Rock do? He changed, became a bad guy and took that reaction and fed off it, and bettered himself as a performer. Now The Rock is one of the greatest of all time. John Cena didn't debut that way, he eventually had a rapper gimmick that naturally got him popular, but then he did a reverse and became the super chipper smiling one dimensional babyface. Because now there was an audience for that-children. Anyone over 12 and anyone who remembers the Attitude Era or the ECW revolution hates him. But because he's so over with kids, he watered himself down, comes out every night, does his unfunny safe promos, does his 5 moves, and leaves. He will never become great if he does not have any reason to push himself to be. The Rock coming back, made Cena entertaining for a few weeks. It pushed him to be better. But now with Vince, WWEPG and kids behind him, he really has no reason to be. I feel like, WWE will never have the next big star like The Rock and Austin, because this environment is inhospitable to them. And if that's the case, I really have no reason to watch it anymore either.


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Taken from macetech.com.
ShiftBrite is a high-brightness LED module containing red, green, and blue elements. It uses a simple clocked serial interface to receive a 10-bit brightness value for each color, resulting in over a billion possible colors.
Each input is buffered and output on the other side of the module. This allows each ShiftBrite to repeat the signal to the next, allowing longer cable runs between elements without excessive loading of microcontroller I/O pins.
ShiftBrite elements feature current control and automatic overtemperature control (an overheating channel driver will shut off until it has cooled). Each channel can also be adjusted with a separate current control register, for fine tuning of each LED if close brightness matching is necessary. The integrated voltage regulator powers the internal logic, allowing a single 5 to 9 volt supply rail to power the ShiftBrite chain.
You can get the library here
To use it, include the library by adding
#include "ShiftBrite.h" at the top of your sketch.
Then make a ShiftBrite object like this:
ShiftBrite SB(10);. This assumes your lines to the ShiftBrite starts with the clockpin on pin 10, and continues with enable, latch, and data.
If your pins aren't right in a row, you can explicitly define them like:
ShiftBrite SB(datapin,latchpin,enablepin,clockpin);
to do the same thing as above would be: @@ShiftBrite SB(13,12,11,10);
You can then set 10 bit colors by calling the
setColor(r,g,b) method of the object.
If you want to use 5 bit colors you can use
setColor5b(r,g,b) or as three 5 bit values packed into a 16 bit value
The library includes 3 examples of all three ways of setting the colors.
This library doesn't work anymore, I have wrote a new library that does work. It can be found @ http://code.google.com/p/shiftbritehughesyarduino/


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Best Celebrity Pictures November 2012
November's Hottest Celebrity Pictures!
November's Hottest Celebrity Pictures!
November flew by, and now we're in the middle of the holiday season! Before we welcome December and all its festivities, we're taking a look at the best celebrity action of the past four weeks. Gisele Bundchen showed off her baby bump in a bikini on the beach, while Jay-Z and Beyoncé Knowles got cute courtside at a Brooklyn Nets game. Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart said goodbye to Twilight with their final world premiere for the franchise, and Miranda Kerr was one of many models who hit the catwalk to tape the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Plenty more happened this month. Click through for the rest of the fun snaps from November!


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Wishpot Shopping API - How To
The Wishpot web services allow you to create wishlists, track prices, and collect donations for the items desired. There are 3 shopping APIs: Wishlist and Registry Management, Price Alerts, and Chip in. You automatically become a Wishpot publisher and start accruing revenues immediately. Send email for docs. The main Wishpot site is for tagging items from a toolbar or widget as you shop so that you have a running list of things you want, plus price drop alerts. It also has social features like Facebook integration and friend management in one place.


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Long Island (Andamans)
Long Island is a small island in the Andaman Islands of India.
Long Island has very little infrastructure. There is one small village, and only 1 government rest house that must be booked through Port Blair. However, there is a wonderful hotel (eco huts) run by very hospitable people called the Blue Planet. The rates for the eco-huts are reasonable and the food is quite good. They can also make arrangements for visit to nearby islands through dongis (small motorised catamarans)
The village is spread out on the western side of the island within a good walking distance of the boat jetty, and you have to walk: there are no cars or rickshaws, only narrow concreted paths if you are lucky. Much of the island is forested and unexplored, and not even mapped: even the police do not have an accurate map of the island!
Flora and fauna
As in the rest of the Andaman Islands, the climate is a fairly steady 27-32C throughout the year, with a good chance of torrential monsoon rain between May and September. The main tourist season starts in October and goes through to March/April. Long Island is sheltered on the western side by other islands and the village was not too badly affected by the tsunami. Lalaji Bay is more exposed.
Get in
The permit you receive on arrival in Port Blair is good for Long Island.
Get around
Get around by either your feet (there's no cars or rikshaws) Or take a boat to the beach. (beware that the boat owner(s) don't do trips in the dark!) And if he doesn't feel like it he won't go either ;-) But with a few Rupee's you'll get your boat anyway
There are two reasons to come to Long Island:
Do: This is a lively village community and everyone turns out for festivals and celebrations! There is also a lot of island to explore. Lalaji Bay is about 1-2 hours'walk each way from the village and boat jetty. The walk to the Lalaji Bay beach is through the jungle and can be enjoyed by nature lovers.
You can buy all the basics in the village shops. Definitely no souvenir shops!
The best place in the village is "Laxmi Hotel" for good cheap South Indian fare as well as samosas, pakoras, or you can just go there for coffee or chai.
Blue Planet has excellent fresh seafood dishes, as well as a wide range of Indian food and the usual tourist fare (banana pancakes if you want!)They have fresh fruit juices and the best espresso coffee anywhere in the Andamans.
Definately try the rosemilk at the bar on the local "square"! It's excellent and home made. Also good for some quite illegal "moonshine" wich is actually really not bad at all and is sold in soda bottles ;-)
There is one government resthouse close to the boat jetty with only two rooms: you must book in advance with A&N Tourism, in reality it is often occupied by government officials.
A better option is a new resort called "Blue Planet" which has rooms around a central restaurant which is built around a tree. Rooms & Huts are 300 - 600. They also offer camping and better-quality accommodation.[1]
Other than a few tourists at Lalaji Bay the real reason to come here is for secluded self-sufficience... you must bring all of your own gear and food and cook for yourself. The government changes its mind regularly about whether or not you can camp here... but it's possible to do it either way.
Stay safe
Get out
You can walk to Lalaji Bay in 1 or 2 hours or you can hire a local boat. Or you can go by boat to a deserted island. The trip to North Passage Island is well worthwhile: the beach is beautiful and deserted and you are very likely to see dolphins on the way to or from.


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Hawaii Five-0 was filmed entirely on location in Hawaii, the show followed Jack Lord as he played Steve McGarrett, head of an elite state police unit investigating "organized crime, murder, assassination attempts, foreign agents, felonies of every type." James MacArthur played his second-in-command Danny ("Danno") Williams, with local actors Kam Fong, Zulu, Al Harrington, and Herman Wedemeyer, among others, playing members of the Five-O team.
Al Harrington(Detective Ben Kokua)
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James MacArthur(Detective Danny "Danno" Williams)
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Feature packed display for increased productivity
With features like SmartImage, SmartControl and 0.1 watt soft-off mode the energy efficient Philips 220S2 increases your productivity See all benefits
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Feature packed display for increased productivity
With features like SmartImage, SmartControl and 0.1 watt soft-off mode the energy efficient Philips 220S2 increases your productivity See all benefits
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SmartImage is an exclusive leading edge Philips technology that analyzes the content displayed on your screen and gives you optimized display performance. This user friendly interface allows you to select various modes like Office, Image, Entertainment, Economy etc., to fit the application in use. Based on the selection, SmartImage dynamically optimizes the contrast, color saturation and sharpness of images and videos for ultimate display performance. The Economy mode option offers you major power savings. All in real time with the press of a single button!
TrueVision is industry-leading, proprietary Philips testing and algorithm technology for monitor adjustment and fine tuning, an extensive process that ensures ultimate display performance in compliance with a standard four-times more stringent than Microsoft's Vista requirements from each and every monitor that leaves the factory - not just a few review samples. Only Philips goes to these lengths to deliver this exacting level of color accuracy and display quality in every new monitor.
Dual input provides connectors to accommodate input of both analog VGA and digital DVI signals.
Touch controls are intelligent, touch sensitive icons that replace protruding buttons that lets the user adjust the monitor to their requirement. Responding to your lightest touch,Touch control gives the monitor a modern feel.
SmartContrast is a Philips technology that analyzes the contents you are displaying, automatically adjusting colors and controlling backlight intensity to dynamically enhance contrast for the best digital images and videos or when playing games where dark hues are displayed. When Economy mode is selected, contrast is adjusted and backlighting fine-tuned for just-right display of everyday office applications and lower power consumption.
Philips easy picture format control on OSD is to switch from the 4:3 aspect ratio to the widescreen mode and back again to match the display's aspect ratio with your content for working with wide documents without scrolling or viewing widescreen media in the widescreen mode and distortion-free, native mode display of 4:3 ratio content.
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Energy Star is a US EPA sponsored energy efficiency program also adopted by many other countries. Energy Star certification ensures that you are buying a product which meets the latest power efficiency standards which operates with maximum power efficiency at all operational levels. New Philips monitors are certified for Energy Star 5.0 specifications and meet or exceed the standard. For example, in sleep mode Energy Star 5.0 requires less than 1watt power consumption, whereas Philips monitors consume less than 0.5watts. Further details can be obtained from www.energystar.gov
Adjustable tilt is backward and forward movement of a screen on its base to achieve custom positioning for an ideal viewing angle and more comfort for people who spend long hours working on the computer.
SmartControl Lite is the next generation 3D icon based GUI monitor control software. This allows user to fine-tune a wide amount of parameters of the monitor like PowerSensor, Expanded ECO mode, Laptop support with dual monitor plug in, Multi-media, DisplayPort support, Color, Brightness, screen calibration, audio, etc with the mouse. it even gives out detailed ID description of the monitor for inventory management.


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Affordable Decor: Smart Ways to Use Wallpaper in Small Doses
Let's face it: most wallpapers are expensive. Especially the particularly ornate and beautiful versions...
But that didn't stop Liza from incorporating it into her space, nor should it stop you.
The cheapest way to add a splash of wallpaper to your space is to track down leftover rolls, or large samples. Places to start include Ebay, Etsy, and wholesale wallpaper distributors. A trick is to find the "discontinued" section as they are always sold at discounted prices. And of course, getting in touch with members of the trade, who inevitably have both samples of leftover rolls they would be willing to sell or even give away. But once you've got the paper, where do you put it? Here's some options:
• Make a back-splash in the kitchen. The first image shows the work of DIY extraordinaire Liza, of the budget design blog Mel and Liza, who ransacked extra scraps of wallpaper on a trip home, and pasted it up to add a poppy back splash in her kitchen.
• Create a wallpaper headboard. From ceiling to bed, wallpaper one long panel that is the width of horizontal length of the mattress. Adhere directly to the wall or apply to a mounted two-by-four for depth.
• Frame it. This can be a bit more pricey depending on the size/cost of framing, but if you go with inexpensive materials, and forgo the glass, you can easily create the look of a wallpapered wall.
• Make a statement panel. Take either the center of the wall, the space between two windows, or a seemingly random spot, and wallpaper a full panel from ceiling to floor. This looks nice behind a piece of furniture, such as a sofa, desk, or console table, but can also work solo, for a whimsical surprise.
1. Mel and Liza
2. 77 Inspire
3. House to Home
4. Dreaming Decors
5. Nest Egg
6. Covet Living
7. Good Life of Design
8. Decor Arts Now
9. Architectural Digest
10. House to Home
(Images: as linked above)


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Fighter pilot likes fight-and-win partners
Maybe you've worked on an automation project that's felt like 9 Gs. That's the maximum force applied to an F-16 fighter pilot during extreme maneuvers, "like your head is about to rip right off your body," according to Lt. Col. Rob "Waldo" Waldman, former combat decorated fighter pilot and businessman. He told attendees at the Siemens Summit (June 26-28, in Washington, D.C.) that it's necessary to prepare for every mission, build courage to adapt to change and adversity, promote one team and one culture, and commit to excellence in business and in life. Among fighter pilots, your wingman is your trusted partner. Waldman explained how to build trusting, revenue-producing relationships with employees, partners, and customers. His paraphrased comments follow.
What is a wingman? Someone who will back you up, not turn away, and help you win. I flew 65 missions in Iraq. I've flown at 3 a.m. pitch black, in a $30 million F-16, pulling up to 9 Gs, which feels like your head is going to rip right off your body. I've felt passion, fear, and doubt, especially when surface-to-air missiles were fired at me. In those situations, you learn what a trusted partner means.
That includes a commitment to excellence, where integrity is first and service is before self. It's where you're strapped in with a willingness to get shot at.
I grew up in Long Island, N.Y., with an over-demanding mom and dad from Brooklyn. We were very poor growing up. My dad was a crew chief in the Navy. He always said, "Do it right the first time or don't do it at all." He also said, "If you hang out with garbage, you will become garbage."
Mom was the general. At 6 a.m. on a Sunday morning, she'd come into my room and give me the white glove test. She was tough. There was no allowance. We were told to work for our money. Don't give up on your kids. Be tough.
I have a twin, Dave. We were very competitive. Dave was fearless. At the pool, he'd jump off the high dive, no problem. Not me. I was on the 30-ft board. Yep. I turned around and went back down.
When my Dad was head of maintenance at an airport, he took me to work. Ah, the smell of JP4 jet fuel. A giant 747 sitting there. I didn't want to fix them, though. I wanted to fly them. He was a Navy man, so applying to the Air Force Academy was tough for him. But we visited together to ensure that was really what I wanted to do. It's a tough thing for parents to support children making that kind of decision. In a Colorado gymnasium, waiting for me was a 10-meter, 33-ft-high board. No one graduated without jumping off that with a 30-lb pack. That wasn't in the marketing brochure.
I was the last in my class to do it. But I did it. What's standing between you and living your dreams as an engineer, a parent, and a businessperson? Will you continue to do what you have to do when the fun parts are over? How do you respond as an individual? It all starts with you. People are depending on you.
Whether it was inhaling a lungful of water or freaking out in a cross-country flight, fighting claustrophobia in the cockpit, I constantly reminded myself that my love of flying was greater than my fears. I flew the DMZ [demilitarized zone] in Korea, in the 35th fighter squadron. In any conflict, we were the first to fight.
Every squadron has a slogan. Ours was, "Push it up." I know that may be a little too motivational for engineers. I get it.
But sometimes jumping out of bed isn't easy. We all have a choice daily. Push it up to full power or pull it back. If we don't resist temptation to ease up, we might as well go back to bed. Complacency kills fighter pilots. We all must train, sweat, and prepare. Complacency also kills business brands and causes industrial accidents. Let's not get shot down in what we do. Let your passion drive your beliefs. Stay committed for the love of the fight. Take action, recommit yourselves to action.
This video of a mission gives you an idea of what it's like up there. "I know you're freaking out. Stay in position, don't lose sight of me, I'll take you to the target. Commit, commit, full power."
Sometimes you feel shot down or need a quick turnaround. Survival is when you focus on threat, the competition. Winning is focused on the customer. When you think about the people around you in formation, it shifts everything. You have other people depending on you. They want to know if they can depend on you to work late hours when needed, to dig deep. What do you need to do to push it up? Work on communication skills? Or maybe pull back at work a little and attend your son's soccer game?
Commit to excellence. Be mission ready. Study up, get briefed on the mission, gather the latest intelligence, understand technology, get system upgrades and software upgrades, and learn and relearn as needed. Have a contingency plan, a "What if…". Prepare. F-16s have one engine. If we lost an engine, we were gliding. [Video showed an F-16 gliding in, with an escort, a wingman, talking in the gliding pilot, helping him through the steps, right to the runway.]
Attitude doesn't determine altitude. Performance and actions are the only things that matter. You cannot lead by the seat of your pants. You have to be in the chair to fly the mission. We call that practiced under pressure. Preparation builds confidence. Trust sells. Ensure your partners are earning their wings as well. The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in battle.
With a wingman, your partner, 3 green means you're looking good.
One day I was late for a briefing, which I didn't like because it meant two things. I was grounded that day, and I had to bring donuts.
My commander was a state wrestling champ, and we knew he was tough. He said to me quietly after the meeting, "Being late is not like you, Waldo. Anything bothering you?" He knew that some of us might have things in our lives that might take precedence over flying some day. Loyalty is a big deal in this business. My commander earned more of my trust that day.
Leaders lift. When your wings are clipped, you're depending on your wingman to say, "I've got you covered." 3 green. My commander demonstrated leadership by the questions he asked. Connect from your heart. Push it up. You don't have to be a cheerleader, but those around you need to know how you respond in the heat of battle.
Here's a video of an F-16 in combat. When a missile is coming at you, sometimes you have to fly at it and break right, hard, or you're dead. And if you don't, then a 40-ft telephone pole with a warhead on top is going to shoot you out of sky.
Check 6 means you're asking your wingman to check your rear [6 o'clock] for threats, missiles, or the enemy. You cannot see your most vulnerable position and must rely on your partner to see if you're leaking fuel or on fire. Your wingman is your backup. "I've got your 6."
Discipline is severe if you're not backing each other up. We collaborate hardcore. Tell your spouse, best friends, and coworkers to put a hand up if they need backup. Take action now to get them the help they need. Speed is life. Do what you need to do quickly. You need innovation to increase your speed to market. Be approachable. As a leader don't demand to hear only what you want to hear. Listen to what you need to hear. Sometimes you may have a bruised ego and tick off customers. Take action now. Your customer is depending on it. Execute. Have a debriefing.
In our debriefings after a mission, those around the table would remove rank from uniforms. They're attached with Velcro. These meetings were not about ego; they were about doing what was right to improve. Are you willing to come through? You have to earn your wings every day.
Consider the "Check 6" culture of collaboration. Break right to your wingman. Tell them what they need to hear; risk the relationship to do what's right. Tick off your buddies when necessary. Create game-changing products and implementations. At conferences like this, you may meet competitors today who will be partners tomorrow. Check each others' 6.
It's not just the ability to communicate or cheerleading, but how you communicate.
[Video showed a John Wayne character slapping his copilot.]
Don't we all wish we had just one slap a day to hand out at work? That's why I flew a single-engine single-seat fighter.
We had the opportunity to fly a training mission, one F-16 against four F-15s. It was very rare training, and my crew chief shorted me 500 lbs of fuel, which cut it short for me. When I got back, I tore into my 18-year-old crew chief. I went "New York" on him. Afterward, my commander was waiting in the hangar for me. You know it's not going to be a good day when your commander is waiting for you.
"Come with me, Waldo." We had a "Come to Jesus" meeting, which is really difficult for a New York Jew.
He made sure I got up at 6 a.m. the next day and worked the flight line to see what they do. I never worked so hard in my life. Before that, my ground crew was a commodity to me. The 18-year-old crew chief told me that he wanted to be fighter pilot like me. I just figured his job was to serve me. I didn't realize he had dreams, too. I shook his hand and thanked him heartily. He looked at me more like I was a wingnut than a wingman.
Sometimes we shoot missiles at people around us, people who we really need to thank for sweating and sacrificing for us, ensuring we're clear to fly fight and win. Appreciation is good to give. Shake hands. Buy a cup of coffee. Acknowledge people as human beings. Say you're sorry for going off on them and apologize. Respect and trust are tough to gain and easy to lose. Right or wrong doesn't matter as much as respect. You cannot afford to have your wingman check out. You have to back each other up. I know what it is like out there. Many of you are doing the work of three people. Shake hands and collaborate with those around you. Challenge, discuss, and help each other put food on the table.
Have commitment, have passion, be mission ready, be confident in your skills, and learn how to be a good wingman.
My book, "Never Fly Solo," explains more of what I talked about here, and all profits go to military personnel who need it. Raise your hands if you've been in the military or know someone who has. Regardless of what you think about any of our current or past missions, we are one team, with one mission. Be a wingman. Love each other. Have courage. Show respect. Lend some wings to others. If you want to thank our troops, let's be the type of people worth fighting for. You don't have to wear a uniform to serve. Serve your community.
Never fly solo. My twin brother Dave has been my wingman for a long time. He gave me support when I had a panic attack and helped me manage my fear. If a little guy from New York can be a successful fighter pilot, you can get out there and kick butt, too.
"I need help" are the three most important words for a wingman. Do you have the courage to ask for help? Reveal vulnerabilities and give the 3 green when things look good. To turn fear into something more powerful, you have to ask for help. Who are your wingmen and who can you be a wingman for? Are you willing to give your wings away to help your wingman? Find meaning in the mission. It starts with you.
At 44, I overcame another fear. I'm a newly married man. Love lifts and fear drags. Don't lose sight or lose the fight. Continue to earn your wings daily. Angels with one wing can fly only by embracing each other. Be a wing giver, and you'll never fail.
– Mark T. Hoske, content manager CFE Media, Control Engineering, Plant Engineering, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, can be reached at email@example.com.
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Celebrity Birthdays for April 16 – Ellen Barkin, Jon Cryer and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Ellen Barkin
Age: 58
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Film roles in 'Diner,' 'Sea of Love' and 'Ocean's Thirteen,' her former marriage to actor Gabriel Byrne, and having a hilariously profane Twitter feed
Jon Cryer
Age: 47
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His iconic role as Duckie in the 1986 John Hughes movie 'Pretty in Pink' and his Emmy-winning work as Alan Harper on the sitcom 'Two and a Half Men'
Bobby Vinton
Age: 76
Occupation: Singer
Known For: His nickname "the Polish Prince," dozens of Top 40 hits including the No. 1 singles 'Roses Are Red (My Love),' 'Blue Velvet' and 'Mr. Lonely,' and being the namesake of the Bobby Vinton Blue Velvet Theatre in Branson, Missouri
Peter Garrett
Age: 59
Occupation: Singer and Politician
Known For: Being the frontman for the Australian rock band Midnight Oil, known for songs like 'Beds Are Burning' and 'Blue Sky Mine,' and later going on to a career in politics, holding offices such as President of the Australian Conservation Foundation, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, and Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth
Martin Lawrence
Age: 47
Occupation: Actor and Comedian
Known For: Movies including the 'Bad Boys' and 'Big Momma's House' film franchises, TV series like 'What's Happening Now!!' and 'Martin,' and several very public episodes of erratic behavior


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Gophers Snap Skid With Win Over Huskers
The Minnesota Gopher men's basketball team cruised past Nebraska 84-65 Tuesday night at Williams Arena. The win snapped a four game conference losing streak for Minnesota.
Rodney Williams led the Gophers with 23 points on 8-13 shooting, including a few thunderous dunks.
The #23 Gophers jumped out to a 23-8 lead in the first half and never looked back after taking a nine point lead into the locker room at halftime.
Andre Hollins had 14 points for the Gophers, and Austin Hollins added 13. Nebraska was led by Ray Gallegos with 31 points.
The Gophers are now 16-5 on the season and 4-4 in Big Ten play. They will take on Iowa on Sunday at Williams Arena.