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Dr. Hatfield is the coauthor of six books including HRM: Strategies for Managing a Diverse and Global Workforce and Human Resource Management in South Africa. He has also published at least 14 peer-reviewed journal articles and 34 scholarly proceeding papers in the areas of human resource management, organizational behavior and psychology, business education and training, and uses of technology in business and education. Dr. Hatfield is currently publishing in the area of developing workplace collegiality.
Ph.D. in Management, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University
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City & Guilds Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
Course Overview
This qualification is suitable for those in the area of health and safety practice in the workplace who have authority, influence and autonomy, and aims to develop and implement good practice within a wide range of health and safety matters within the workplace.
This course is available through City & Guilds. Each body makes available this course to be undertaken in different geographical regions of the world, please contact us for further information on course availability.
Tax may be applicable at the local prevailing rate.
To gain this qualification you must complete all 10 mandatory units to gain the qualification.
C&G Mandatory Units Credit Value Level
- UNIT 501 (HSP2) Promote a positive health & safety culture
- UNIT 601 (HSP3) Develop & implement the health & safety policy
- UNIT 401 (HSP4) Develop & implement effective communication systems for health & safety information
- UNIT 502 (HSP5) Develop & maintain individual & organisational competence in health & safety matters
- UNIT 503 (HSP6) Identify, assess & control health & safety risks
- UNIT 504 (HSP7) Develop & implement proactive monitoring systems for health & safety
- UNIT 505 (HSP8) Develop & implement reactive monitoring systems for health & safety
- UNIT 506 (HSP10) Develop & implement health & safety emergency response systems & procedures
- UNIT 507 (HSP11) Develop & implement health & safety review systems
- UNIT 508 (HSP13) Maintain knowledge of improvements to influence health & safety practice
Study & assessment
The learning material is provided electronically with a guidebook and assessment plan. The Tutorial/Assessment team monitor your progress to offer you support and guidance throughout your qualification. Assessment is by production of a personal portfolio demonstrating understanding and application of the standards at this level; this is greatly simplified by our eLearning platform, where evidence can be electronically submitted.
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An effective electronic eligibility verification system is an essential component of the U.S. immigration system, but questions as to whether the E-Verify employment verification system should be made mandatory remain. This report examines the strengths and weaknesses of E-Verify, and discusses proposals for reform.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Alejandro Mayorkas details his agenda for his agency and discusses top priorities for USCIS.
A webinar that examines the E-Verify system, with report co-author Marc R. Rosenblum, MPI Senior Policy Analyst.
This discussion focuses on E-Verify, the federal government's electronic employment verification system, and the release of an MPI report that assesses the program's strengths and weaknesses.
This report provides an in-depth examination of the limitations of the existing E-Verify system. Alongside recommendations for strengthening E-Verify and mitigating its unintended consequences, the report offers proposals for three next-generation verification pilot concepts that would tap new technologies and practices to overcome the core weaknesses of the system.
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Now in her 18th season as a full-time coach, Melyssa Lombardi continues to guide the Sooner pitchers and catchers to even greater accomplishments. Lombardi was promoted to her current position of associate head coach in July 2007.
Drawing from her playing days as a catcher for the Sooners from 1995-96, Lombardi has lent her valuable experiences in tutoring the Oklahoma catchers and pitchers. During her tenure, the Sooners have won the 2000 and 2013 National Championships and have won 13 NCAA Regional Championships in 17 postseason appearances. In addition the Sooners have claimed six Big 12 regular season titles (1999, 2000, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014) and three conference tournament championships (2001, 2007, 2010).
As a member of the Sooners' coaching staff, Lombardi has been a part of two NFCA National Coaching Staffs of the Year (2000 and 2013), and seven Regional Coaching Staffs of the Year (1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2012, 2013 and 2014).
A former all-conference catcher for the Sooners, Lombardi has also coached the Oklahoma battery to a combined 16 All-America honors, 30 All-Region accolades and 37 All-Big 12 selections during her time in Norman.
The 2014 season was one of Lombardi's best coaching jobs as the team's returning pitchers combined for three wins, one start, 13.2 innings and 13 strikeouts in 2013. Nevertheless, Stanford transfer Kelsey Stevens joined the squad and proceeded to tie for the nation's lead in wins with 38 to earn All-Region and All-Conference honors. In addition, sophomore catcher Whitney Ellis, who had to replace three-time All-American Jessica Shults, threw out a nation's best 61.5 percent (16 of 26) of would-be basestealers. For her efforts, Ellis also garnered regional and conference accolades.
Keilani Ricketts and Michelle Gascoigne combined to give the Sooners one of their most dominant seasons ever in 2013. Ricketts went 35-1 and Gascoigne was 18-3, while each had an ERA under 1.23 and held opponents' batting averages under .160. Ricketts threw 16 shutouts, Gascoigne threw eight and the pair combined on three more.
As a team, the Sooners led the country in earned run average at 1.16, the lowest by a staff since Florida's 0.69 mark in 2009. It was also the second year in a row that OU boasted the country's top ERA, the first time a program led in back-to-back years since 2005-06.
Ricketts was named the USA Softball Player of the Year for the second year in a row, the third player in history to win multiple honors. She ranked second in the nation in shutouts (16), third in wins (35) and fifth in hits allowed per seven innings (3.61). She threw a school record six no-hitters during the season, including in each of her first two starts, and her record of 35-1 went down as tied for the fourth-best winning percentage in a single-season in NCAA history.
A four-time All-American, Ricketts finished her career ranking ninth in NCAA history in appearances (192) and wins (133), 10th in games started as a pitcher (163), 11th in strikeouts (1605) and 13th in strikeouts per seven innings (10.46).
Gascoigne was named second-team All-Region and second-team All-Big 12 as she led the nation with a 0.88 earned run average, the lowest by any pitcher in the country since 2009. She finished her career with the best winning percentage in program history at .879 while also ranking in the top 10 in strikeouts (sixth), appearances (ninth), starts (10th), shutouts (10th) and wins (10th).
The 2012 season saw Lombardi's battery combine for one of her most successful seasons at OU as Keilani Ricketts and Jessica Shults both garnered first-team All-America honors. The duo also received first team NFCA All-Region honors as Ricketts set the program's single-season strikeouts record with 457 strikeouts. Ricketts, who was named the USA Softball Player of the Year, finished the year second nationally in strikeouts (457), strikeouts per seven innings (11.0), ERA (1.08) and wins (37), and she was third in shutouts (15).
The 2007 season was one of the most successful for the OU battery. The team posted a 55-8 overall record and Lauren Eckermann earned Big 12 Pitcher of the Year honors. Eckermann went on to be named an All-American and tied the school record for most wins in a season with 37. In 2008, pitcher D.J. Mathis and Vandever earned All-Midwest Region and All-Big 12 honors. Mathis also earned second team All-America honors and ranked among the nation's best in several NCAA categories. Vandever and Mathis earned all-Big 12 honors in 2009 and were named to the NFCA All-Central Region team.
In 2004, Lombardi may have had her biggest challenge since joining the OU staff. The pitching coach had to hold together a staff that was missing its No. 1 and No. 2 pitcher for a combined total of 51 games. Despite the shortage of arms, the Sooners were the third best staff (in terms of ERA) in the Big 12. Lombardi's protégé Kami Keiter turned it up another notch during the postseason when she garnered All-Big 12 Tournament and Region I Championship MVP honors.
In 2003, Lombardi guided Keiter out of the shadows of former Sooner great Jennifer Stewart and into stardom. In just her second collegiate season, Keiter led the Big 12 in wins (47) and was ranked in the NCAA top 15 in two pitching categories. The Sooner pitching staff combined for an ERA of 1.40, which ranked as the 18th best in the NCAA.


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Hilltopper Stephen Johnson selected in sixth round by San Francisco Giants
AUSTIN – St. Edward's closer Stephen Johnson has had a whirlwind of a last year going from Hilltopper starting pitcher in 2011, to closer for his summer collegiate team last summer, to NCAA DII First-Team All-American as a relief pitcher this spring. His journey has now come to fruition, as he was selected Tuesday by the San Francisco Giants in the sixth round of the 2012 MLB First-Year Player Draft.
Johnson (Boulder, Colo./Boulder HS) was as dominant as any pitcher in the nation in 2012. The junior compiled a 1.45 ERA in 30 appearances. He struck out an amazing 74 batters in just 43.1 innings of work. He ended the season tied for first in the nation with 18 saves. The national record is 20. Ten of Johnson's 18 saves were for more than one inning. Opposing batters only hit .152 off of him. Johnson was selected as first-team all-Heartland Conference, first-team all-region and was named to three different all-america teams as first-team closer.
"It feels amazing and am truly blessed by God," Johnson said. "I would like to thank Coach Penders, Wood and Young for giving me a shot at St. Edward's. This is an amazing opportunity and I want to keep working hard to make St. Edward's proud."
The right-hander was a starter his first two seasons on the Hilltop, posting a 7-5 record with a 3.56 ERA in 2011. He led the Hilltoppers with 65 strikeouts in 78.1 innings of work. He was named second-team all-Heartland Conference for his efforts.
With two years of hard work at St. Edward's, Johnson gained weight and velocity on his fastball, going from the upper-80s as a high school senior to a 95-98 mph fastball this year. He even reached 101-mph on the gun during his first relief appearance to begin the 2012 season at St. Edward's.
This past summer Johnson had a chance to develop as a closer as he held the position for the Santa Barbara Foresters. He compiled a 1-0 record with four saves and a 1.88 earned-run average in 24.0 innings pitched. He struck out 29 batters and held opposing hitters to a .209 batting average. He helped lead the Foresters to the NBC World Series Championship.
"To be drafted into professional baseball is a dream of every player who ever puts on a uniform," head coach Rob Penders said. "However, in reality, only a very small percentage of players are ever given the opportunity. So when you think about it, to be drafted in the sixth round is truly a remarkable achievement. I am extremely happy for him and his family. He will be a great representative of St. Edward's and our baseball team as he moves forward in his career."
Johnson is 10th player drafted for St. Edward's in its 110-year baseball history. Being selected 206th overall, he is also the second highest draft pick in St. Edward's history. Former Major League Gold Glove winner Roger Metzger is the highest draft pick in school history as he was selected in the first round of the 1969 draft. Below is a list of past St. Edward's draft picks.
Year Player Team Round Pick
2012 Stephen Johnson San Francisco 6 206
2010 Jonathan Burns Atlanta 26 794
2006 Stephen Puhl New York (NL) 17 514
1997 Todd Naff San Diego 30 920
1987 Todd Van Horn Texas 15 388
1981 Bubba Jennings Cincinnati 10 249
1981 Myron Gilmore Toronto 18 446
1972 Anton Rosentritt Atlanta 14 323
1969 Roger Metzger Chicago (NL) 1 16
1965 George Gazegorek Baltimore 70 822
About St. Edward's University
As a member of NCAA Division II and the Heartland Conference, St. Edward's University, has captured 47 conference titles, advanced to the NCAA tournament 50 times and has produced 31 All-Americans and 32 Academic All-Americans since 1999.
St. Edward's University is recognized as one of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report, and by Forbes and the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. Located in Austin, Texas, with a network of partner universities around the world, St. Edward's is a diverse community that offers undergraduate and graduate programs designed to inspire students with a global perspective. St. Edward's is a private, liberal arts, Catholic university in the Holy Cross tradition with more than 5,300 students.
For more information on St. Edward's University, visit http://www.stedwards.edu/athletics.


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I have a few users with this issue.
When opening a new Microsoft Word 2013 document (blank doc) the keyboard will not type, only give the beeping as though you're pressing the wrong key at a dialog, until you either right click, open a new document or activate sticky keys.
I have tried searching for possible solutions, have tried a reimage of the machine (not every machine is experiencing this, but over 300 machines have this image), have tried disabling Bluetooth add ins, and repairing Office 2013. Blew away the profile on the machine and the issue remains.
Has anyone else experienced this? Anyone have a solution?
Best Answer rr_dRock , 22 January 2014 - 22:40
Just wonder if you ever found a solution to this problem. I just purchased a new computer this week and am having the exact same problem with Word.
I did in fact.It was the smart ink COM addin that was causing the issue. SMART has recently taken a liking to destroying the products they made a necessity in the classroom.
You can try what Richard had suggested though, and repair it. That usually fixes most issues.
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As for their roles, I think they have to take a direction. Start a feud with someone in particular and not just any babyface they see. I would definitely like to see more of them in actual matches. Whatever they decide to do with them, they should do it fast.
By the way, using 3MB as a measuring stick is hilarious.


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Again curious about the results of this. If you think I'm a **** for asking such a benign and stupid question with no discernible reason, let me know...would appreciate if you voted anyway though...
Again curious about the results of this. If you think I'm a **** for asking such a benign and stupid question with no discernible reason, let me know...would appreciate if you voted anyway though...
Probably looks frankly. It's a pretty good ego boost if someone gives you a compliment about your looks...it's nice to be complimented about some aspect of your personality too, but, I dunno, for some reason I just don't care about it as much.
yeah thats really it.
Also thinks its a little to do with the idea that if someone gives you a compliment about your personality it might just be to do with them (e.g. if someone says your funny, it might just be because they find you funny). Where as if someone compliments your looks, its probably more likely more people find you the same way as well.
"You're such a nice guy" is a death warrant for any chances tbh. Any other kind of compliment is nice though, whether about looks or personality.
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Exit pursuing a beerOriginally Posted by Jimmy Neesham
Dunno, I'll tell you when I've received a compliment for either....
Do I contradict myself?
Very well then I contradict myself,
(I am large, I contain multitudes.
Walt Whitman
I don't like compliments in general. Probably if I was to express a preference for a compliment it would be on doing some work which turned out to be useful for the person for whom it was done. No point in doing a really good bit of work unless it's actually useful.
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I would have said looks a few years ago, but I've had so many of them they grow tiresome.
Then again, everyone really likes me too. So I'd probably say I like them the same.
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#408. Sixty three not out forever.
I like both tbh.
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Thanks for the response, not what I expected.
And smalishah's avatar is the most classy one by far Jan certainly echoes the sentiments of CW
Yeah we don't crap in the first world; most of us would actually have no idea what that was emanating from Ajmal's backside. Why isn't it roses and rainbows like what happens here? PEWS's retort to Ganeshran on Daemon's picture depicting Ajmal's excreta
I voted personality.
For all the old gubbins about beauty being in the eye of the beholder and that, looks are really a lot less subjective than thinking someone is a good bloke.
I'm guessing the creation of the poll is apropos of something, so is there something Manee wants to tell the rest of the class?
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Medical Center Library Receives Prestigious Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant
Funding will improve storage and retrieval of University's medical archives
Saint Louis University's Medical Center Library has been awarded an American Heritage Program grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
The IMLS grant will be used to improve the storage and retrieval of the library's archives which include more than 2,500 photographs and hundreds of rare books, scrapbooks and documents related to SLU figures.
While most of the collection relates to SLU, Patrick McCarthy, director of the Medical Center Library, says the University's history is also the history of St. Louis and that the people, events and buildings constructed since the early 1800s have all had an impact on the landscape and culture of the city as well as on the wider medical profession.
"This important IMLS grant will enable us to preserve and make available the unique materials that comprise the living history and recorded memory of the Medical Center at Saint Louis University," McCarthy said.
The SLU libraries build and preserve their collections to inspire discovery and investigation into ideas and issues - past and present.
Gail Staines, Ph.D., assistant vice president for University Libraries, said the collections make up an ever-growing archive of human intellectual life and imagination, and catalyze the innovative teaching and research that characterize the Jesuit tradition of free inquiry.
Staines adds that to achieve this mission, the libraries implement effective technologies to gather, preserve and deliver information whenever and wherever the University community requires it - from their own collections and from other sources around the world.
"Though this grant we will be able to implement safer storage for the materials and determine digitization priorities," Staines said. "Our goal is to eventually share digitized items online through the Missouri Digital Heritage Project in the future."
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Ohio State QBs J.T. Barrett, Cardale Jones and Braxton Miller all made the Maxwell Award preseason watch list.
Oregon graduate QB Vernon Adams has been approved to begin graduate classes at Oregon.
Duke redshirt senior LB Kelby Brown will miss his final collegiate season after tearing the ACL in his left knee.
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RåFILM pres: PIXELARIUM – WORKSHOP: 8-BIT POLITICAL TEXT-MODE GRAPHICS
Our friends Raquel Meyers and RåFILM is holding a awesome workshops, check below for more info:
Are certain kind of aesthetics connected to certain kinds of political issues!? Does it always have to be like that? What if you altered the aestethics connected to the issue? Could you reach new audiences with altered visual styles?
Come and create your own political graphics in 8-bit aesthetics! Learn how to perform visuals using 8-bit pixel graphics and/or text characters (letters, numbers and other symbols). No previous experience is needed.
Bring your own media to convert, it can be stills, interviews, video material and more! Create a theme that connects visual form with your political issue of choice.
Raquel Meyers and RåFILM is holding this unique workshop in Malmö 28-30 of april!
This workshop will cover for example Ascii, Ansi, PETSCII and Teletext ("Text-TV"). The purpose of the workshop is to find new ways of expression in these unique media environments. Although often misunderstood as limiting and difficult, these tools are often quite helpful to develop new procedures, ideas and motivations. New ideas don't require new technologies. Sometimes it's even easier to be progressive with old tools.
The workshop will be held by Raquel Meyers who works with low-res graphics and photography for performance, web, video and installations. Since 2004 she has performed at VJ-festivals like Mapping and Cimatics, at 8bit events like Tokyo Blip Festival and the Playlist exhibition, aswell at Transmediale, LABoral and LEV Festival. She currently lives and works in Sweden.
Read and see more on: www.raquelmeyers.com // http://text-mode.tumblr.com/
RåFILM is a film collective that for over a decade has worked with finding new ways of connecting art and activism, doing animations, documentaries and more. Read more at; www.rafilm.se
– 28 – 29 April – a two day workshop at Kontrapunkt in Malmö. 1-8PM
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From The Twilight Saga: Eclipse comes the evil Victoria. A fierce force to be reckoned with, Victoria's lustrous red curls give off the illusion of a halo of flames. Her dramatic ensemble includes a faux-leather coat, a deep violet top and striped vest, tapered denim pants, and jet-black boots.
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Aug 23, 2007
Autodesk Maya: a 3D CAD tool for LEGO(R) (?)
when looking at some of the pictures from LEGO(R)'s production line, some people in the NXT STEP forum pointed out that the Billund designers obviously use Autodesk Maya as a 3D design tool for LEGO(R) models.
The discussion ensuing there revealed that that product is known as something rather professional but experience with it amongst the forum members is quite limited.
How about you? Can somebody from the community provide information here (best in the according forum topic thread, of course)?
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- Jim Kelly said...
My question is this: is Maya easier to use than LDraw or MLCAD? This is, of course, assuming you could get the NXT library for it (of which I'm somewhat doubtful...)
- Aug 23, 2007, 11:19:00 PM
Thats funny!I discovered that in the pictures too. I tryed to do some research on it but it couldn't find anything helpful.
- Aug 24, 2007, 12:13:00 AM
- Ethan Steckmann said...
My question is this: is Maya easier to use than LDraw or MLCAD?
Think of it this was what your asking as the same as asking is RIS easyer the use then NXT-G.
Hope this helps and that lego reads this and gives us the parts for MAYA
- Aug 24, 2007, 2:21:00 AM
- Jim Kelly said...
I have to ask if you have first-hand experience with Maya? I've used some of the CAD apps but never Maya. I do have a sneaky feeling that Maya might be easier to use... but it could just as easily be much more complicated and have a higher learning curve.
If you've used Maya, please tell us about your experience with it and maybe some examples of things that work better/worse... thanks!
- Aug 24, 2007, 2:28:00 AM
- Ethan Steckmann said...
I have a good freind tha has used maya a lot and i have used it some and from what i did there was a learning curve but it was easy to learn if you have a book. I do now that is works better on a mac then a pc but will still work on a pc.
I think that it would be easy to do if you had the part but i this thats is very much like Google sketchup but i think it may be a litte harder to learn but it can be done with a little work and well i like a chalenge.
hope that help if you have any more guestions email me @ email@example.com
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- Aug 24, 2007, 3:40:00 AM
I think we should bear in mind that Maya in a profesional 3D graphics and animation program used in the film industry that costs a lot of money yes there is a free training version that I have on my computer and have used quite a lot but the free version cannot load some of the ad on packages.
In my experience I would stick with Ldraw as the learning curve for Maya is great as it is a very complex program.
I have seen some very good lego creations created in Maya but they have taken many weeks to complete.
- Aug 24, 2007, 4:36:00 AM
- GeekyTom said...
I can tell you from experience that Maya is by no means a CAD tool, it was created as an animation and rendering tool, not a design or manufacturing tool. It evolved from many tools from many companies, most notably Wavefront and Alias. My company made the transition to Maya (along with XSI and Mentalray) a couple years ago and it's definately not for the feint of heart. I requires a small army of support and specialists. Of course, LDraw and MLCAD could learn a few things about interface and automation from it.
- Aug 24, 2007, 6:16:00 AM
- Chris said...
umm, depends on what you're doing.
Maya is a top of the line professional 3D graphics and animation production tool with a very steep learning curve, but...if you're intending to make lego animated films, or want to be able to make professional renders with film quality lighting, then Maya is worth the effort of climbing up the learning curve, because your potential will be unlimited.
visit www.cgtalk.com and search for Maya to find out more about what Maya is and what it can do... (the short answer is: anything)
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"If a man with no arms and a man with no legs started learning karate, the same light bulb would appear over every head in Japan. Thats right: Glue them together and see if it can kill a panda."
He should fight Chael for a big money fight then call it a day. Also likely a fight he'll win.
I really believe that people like Bill Murray or John Belushi are just as great and just as valid as Robert De Niro or Al Pacino. And I don't think you can say One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) is a better movie than Animal House (1978); they're different genres. I think they're both examples of great craftsmanship.
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This is the main reason why stats don't tell the whole story.
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Munoz will never be top 5 again, its difficult for me to say he is even top 10 at this point. He hasnt looked good in a fight since he narrowly beat Damien Maia.
Is that what you would do if you were a fighter manager? Tell your top 10 fighters that truly believe they are championship material that they are not good enough and they should fight unranked fighters into the twilight of their career. Fuck taking chances. Fuck their dreams. Prolong their careers and make a little bit more money.
Most fighters are extremely prideful athletes. They are going to try to get the top no matter how many critics they have. A lot of them are going to want to continue sacrificing their body just for a pay check. They need a goal.
"If a man with no arms and a man with no legs started learning karate, the same light bulb would appear over every head in Japan. Thats right: Glue them together and see if it can kill a panda."
Latest Report From Mark Munoz Concerning Knee Injury
Mark Munoz suffered a knee injury over the weekend during his submission loss to Gegard Mousasi in Germany. After returning to the U.S., Munoz underwent an MRI to find out the extent of the injury.
The results came back as a grade 3 tear in the MCL and a strained ACL, which will put Munoz on the shelf for a few months.
Munoz was coming off a knockout loss to Lyoto Machida that finished his 2013 year, which also saw him return to action and defeat Tim Boetsch. However, Mousasi was able to lock in a quick choke and secure the victory, dropping Munoz to 1-3 in his last four fights overall."After my injuries heal…..I look forward to getting back in the Octagon and putting on a better show for the fans," Munoz wrote. "It was an honor to headline the first UFC event in Berlin."
"I was very disappointed with my performance," he wrote. "Congratulations to Gegard for his impressive win. I want to thank my fans for their unwavering support."
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Free Monthly Film Screenings Resume During Black History Month
The Alexandria Black History Museum is continuing its partnership with SankofaSpirit to share its "Movies with a Mission" with Washington, D.C., area audiences. This monthly series, which began in 2009, will resume in February in celebration of Black History Month. The screenings are held at 4:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month through Saturday, April 9, at the museum, 902 Wythe Street.
"Movies with a Mission" are free monthly films from and about Africa and the African Diaspora that seek to inform and inspire dialogue. Screenings will be followed by a discussion and gallery walk. Reservations are requested, as seating is limited. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 703.746.4356. The following films will be offered:
February 12 – "The Lion Mountains: A Journey through Sierra Leone's History"
This documentary follows a journey to Sierra Leone in West Africa through the eyes of a young British filmmaker. After a long desire to visit the continent of Africa and learn more about his own history, Buckley finally decides to visit the country of Sierra Leone, as it was the center of British West Africa in the days of British imperialism. Buckley is the first member of his family to return to Africa after the momentous upheaval which saw his ancestors uprooted from Africa and transported to Jamaica as slaves. The film looks at pre-colonial Sierra Leone, questioning what happened in the days of the British Empire and how the country changed. It also examines the beginning of European and African trade, the difference between African and European slavery, and some of the effects of Western imperialism and colonial rule. (54 min.)
March 12 – "Good Fortune"
This provocative film explores how massive international efforts to alleviate poverty in Africa may be undermining the very communities they aim to benefit. In Kenya's rural countryside, Jackson's farm is being flooded by an American investor who hopes to alleviate poverty by creating a multimillion-dollar rice farm. Across the country in Nairobi, Silva's home and business in Africa's largest shantytown are being demolished as part of a U.N. slum-upgrading project. See the gripping stories of two Kenyans battling to save their homes from large-scale development. (73 min.)
April 9 – "Promised Land"
Though apartheid ended in South Africa in 1994, economic injustices between blacks and whites remain unresolved. As revealed in this award-winning film, the most potentially explosive issue is land. The film follows two black communities as they struggle to reclaim land from white owners, some of whom have lived there for generations. Amid rising tensions and wavering government policies, the land issue remains South Africa's "ticking time bomb," with far-reaching consequences for all sides. "Promised Land" captures multiple perspectives of citizens struggling to create just solutions. (57 min.)
Founded in 2002, Atlanta-based SankofaSpirit is dedicated to providing cultural and educational programs and services that focus on Africa and the African Diaspora. Through its programs and services, SankofaSpirit encourages people of African descent to reconnect with their great legacy. For more information, please visit www.sankofaspirit.com.
The Alexandria Black History Museum is located at 902 Wythe Street in the heart of the Parker-Gray Historic District and is open from Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To learn more about the museum and Alexandria's rich African-American heritage, please visit www.alexblackhistory.org.
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When the working day is over, enjoy a barbecue on the terrace overlooking the firth, or take part in one of many other fringe activities with a maritime theme. The hotel is located on Kiel Firth and with its breathtaking vistas it truly lives up to the name 'Bellevue'.
Whether you're watching a cruise liner set sail, observing the lock into the Kiel Canal or the start of Kiel Week regatta – the balcony of your hotel room is a front-row seat. The city centre is just a few minutes' stroll along the promenade.
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The small-block Chevy has enjoyed a long, happy life. Sure, the current LS derivatives are quite far removed from the original, but millions of Gen I Mouse motors continue to provide the motivation to everything from stationary irrigation pumps to 8-second drag cars to LeMans-winning Corvettes. Naturally, this list also includes all manner of boulevard bruisers, street stompers, and resto rockets. Heck, we've even seen little Chevy's under the hood of brand-X machinery. The continued popularity of the small-block is not surprising. Take a look at the combination of power potential and parts availability, then multiply that by the cost quotient, and you have the makings of a real success story. Add in the countless millions of potential project engines just sitting around at junkyards throughout the world, and it is easy to see why enthusiasts continue to embrace it. In today's economy, the traditional SBC just makes great sense.
True enthusiasts, especially those raised on performance during the heyday of the muscle car-era, may look at this story's subhead and immediately think of the 365hp L76 327. An excellent choice of a small-block to be sure. But alas, this is not an article on how to restore your L76. This one's 350-based, and with cast-iron factory heads and a hydraulic cam, might well be a step up in performance thanks to the broader torque curve. Unlike the high-strung performers of yesteryear, the elevated power offered by this mild mannered combination comes with no penalty in idle quality, drivability, or the need to run over to the local speed emporium or track for gallons of expensive race fuel to achieve maximum performance. No, it'll run all day long on regular unleaded.
Like most rebuild stories, our 365hp mill started out life as something much less extraordinary. The 350 was found rusting away in the bowels of a local wrecking yard. The mid '70s 3/4-ton pickup that housed it was well past its prime, but lurking within was a diamond in the rough. Purchased for a mere $90 (wrecking yard special), the complete engine turned out to be the more-desirable four-bolt main block, though a two-bolt block would certainly suffice for this particular build. The high-mileage motor was disassembled, and found to be in quite good shape. Hardly exotic or even desirable by enthusiast standards, the 882 (common SBC smog era castings) heads featured both small valves (1.94/1.50) and large 76cc combustion chambers. The heads showed all the classic signs of high mileage, but we weren't concerned, since the heads would be subjected to a complete rebuild (including larger stainless steel valves, in addition to performance porting). Upon final disassembly, we were pleasantly surprised to see the rod and bearings (and therefore the stock cast crank) in decent shape, and cylinder walls free of major scuffing. Basically, it looked like we had a good rebuild candidate for our 365hp build up.
The first step in the was to build a solid foundation. Our four-bolt 350 was taken to L&R Automotive in Sante Fe Springs, California, for the necessary machine work. The block was bored and honed to accept a set of 0.030-over forged JE replacement pistons. The flat-tops featured valve reliefs to accept cams up to 0.525 lift, more than we planned for this adventure. The piston design worked with our 75cc chamber heads (deck surface milled slightly) to produce an 89-octane friendly static compression ratio of 9.1:1. Note this was a far cry from the 11.0:1-plus compression ratios run on the original 365hp motors. L&R Automotive also took the liberty of hot-tanking the block and installing new cam bearings.


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The Starkville/Mississippi State University Symphony Orchestra will begin the New Year with a Jan. 8 winter strings concert.
The String Superlatives concert, led by orchestra director Michael Brown, will feature music from baroque, classical and contemporary styles. Free and open to the public, the concert is at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Hall's Bettersworth Auditorium.
The program will begin with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Eine Kleine Nachmusik," one of the most performed and recorded works for string orchestra in the repertoire, said Brown, also a professor and head of MSU's department of music.
Next, MSU professor of music Jackie Edwards-Henry will perform a concerto for harpsichord and orchestra by J.S. Bach.
The second half of the program will include a world premiere and a United States premier. For the world premiere the orchestra will perform Shandy Phillips' "Concertino for Violin, Viola, Piano, and Orchestra."
This piece showcases talents of the composer on violin; her sister, Holland Phillips, principal violinist with the Eugene, Org., Symphony; and Rose Sebba, MSU associate professor of music, on piano.
Concluding the event, the first public, U.S. performance of contemporary Latvian composer Rihards Zalupe's piece, "Concerto for Marimba and Strings," will feature the orchestra's principal percussionist and MSU assistant professor of music Jason Baker.
For more information, contact the MSU's department of music at 662-325-3070.


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Report by Lou Stoppard on 1 July 2013.
Despite all the hype, egos and hoopla that surround him and his show - Slimane essentially champions the everyday. Those baseball jackets and skinny jeans weren't lofty or difficult. Neither were the stripy t-shirts, fitted blazers and bikers. Most of the looks on show were entirely wearable - indeed, they are being worn by swarms of kids who are already channeling Slimane's last collection around London, Paris and L.A.
Classic Slimane at @YSL: mixing rock & roll tailoring with heavy metallics to a blasting soundtrack by Sam Flax #pfw #saintlaurent
Anna Wintour front row for @ysl Saint Lauret Paris #pfw #saintlaurent
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MILTON — The Pig has returned to Santa Rosa County after an absence of about 20 years.
Don and Stuart Norris, the father-son owners who opened The Grocery Store in East Milton on State Road 87 about three years ago, recently converted it to a Piggly Wiggly.
"It's been going great," Stuart Norris said. "People like the Piggly Wiggly name big time. The store brands help a lot as well. They have a lot better pricing and variety."
Piggly Wiggly groceries once were common in the region. There were stores in Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Niceville, Crestview, Milton and other towns. Last year, DeFuniak Springs' Twin Lakes Supermarket converted to a Piggly Wiggly Express to become the first Piggly Wiggly in the area in about 10 years.
The newest store is at 9447 State Road 87 S. just south of U.S. Highway 90. It's open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.
Although the conversion to a Piggly Wiggly took place about a month ago, Don and Stuart Norris are planning a grand opening celebration the week of March 15. It will feature special sales and an appearance by company mascot Mr. Pig.
Don Norris said the changeover has greatly increased store's traffic and business.
"Piggly Wiggly has a lot of good pricing," he said. "Their private label and the name recognition, it's just a better variety and it's a better wholesale company than the one we were using.
"It's just so much better for the public, and the public response has been great," he added. "They love it. I'm in the grocery business and I've gone in grocery stores and when stores make changes I don't get too excited about too much, but it's amazing how many people have come through our doors and been excited about this being a Piggly Wiggly."
One of the most popular items has been the T-shirts, which have been hard to keep in stock. The store just got a new shipment of 500 shirts Wednesday.
It building hasn't always been a grocery store. For years, Don Norris operated his heating, cooling and mechanical business there. But after the downturn in the construction market, he had to close up when a lot of the contractors that owed him money went out of business.
The Norrises needed a business to put in the building and ultimately decided on The Grocery Store.
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It has done so well that the Norrises are looking at a property in Pace's Five Points intersection to build a second Piggly Wiggly in Santa Rosa County.
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Summertime is the height of fruit season. At no other time of year can you get fruit that tastes as juicy and sweet as it does right now. The only problem? Most of it has been soaked in pesticides. Fruit is notoriously difficult to grow organically and without pesticides, says Jeff Moyer, farm director at the Rodale Institute, an organic research institution. "Fruit is colorful and high in sugar content," he adds. "We all, many insects included, love sugar." Because most fruits have soft skins, the pesticides that are used to kill those bugs (and the molds and fungi that also love fruit) get into the flesh and into your mouth, and no amount of peeling or washing can remove them.
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Discussion in 'Fly Fishing Forum' started by Olive bugger, Sep 30, 2013.
I doubt that you are a YOUNG LOVER, Jim.
Hell, I'm not even an Old lover anymore. Wife forgot what she's here for.
It's like "if your not here after what I'm here after, I will be gone after what I'm here after".
How is the weather over there? If I can ever get this hand and wrist to work correctly, maybe I can get out and wet a line. My wife announced to me this morning that "they" are expecting a big run of steelhead this year. I have no idea of who "they" might be, but I hope that they are correct. Unfortunately, they forgot to mention what rivers, what time and what flies would work best.
Perhaps a trip to Jensen's for some smoked steelhead would be more productive than a Sweet Old Buzzard like me, flaying the water with a tired and worn out 8 wt line.
The weather here for the last week has been in the 60's. Supposed to SNOW next week. Well, we'll wait and see.
60 is good.
Duvall has nicer weather than Woodinville, too.
Definitely Do-vall.
And while you're there stop by the hardware store and buy some EE-poxy.
I don't know what they use downtown but here in Outer Duvall we prefer the Surgeon's knot. Both of the surgeons in my neighborhood specialize in large animals.
Yes and I must stop at the Auto Parts store to see about a new battery for my Pickmeup.
Thank you guys for bringing this Utopia that is Duvall to my attention. I was thinking of wasting my time steelheading this weekend for lack of anything to do. But now, I think I will head to beautiful Duvall instead and spend my time shopping in the little boutiques and sampling the fine dining. Can anyone recommend a B&B, preferably one with a spa and salon?
Gala event in Duvall this weekend. Fun for the whole family. Don't miss it!
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Tim's Place is the most opulent B&B around. But he may be at the Model Railroad Exhibit today. Perhaps you should contact his wife to see about a room. She does all the important stuff anyway. Tim is important only for the heavy lifting and dressing flies.
Another thought for the City Council. Perhaps they could convince the WDFW to build a steelhead hatchery on the Snoqualmie, just above town so that the residents would not have to drive all the way to Monroe to fish for them. Might be another TOURIST ATTRACTION for the town.
A few chapters back in this thread, I was commenting on how much I miss the old days in "Doo-vawll" when the Big Rock was still "in" the middle of the road, the Silver Spoon was still in the old Grange Hall on Main St., and the old growth stumps had whiskey stills carved out of them.
But does anyone know if there are still those little "A" frame rooster huts, each with it's own cock rooster chained to it- just out of reach of the neighboring rooster? Used to come across those on occasion off some of the old dirt roads in outlying Doo-vawll. I figured they must be steeped in local tradition and must have been a cottage industry practicing their craft in developing fine hackles for tying flies.
Just reminiscing the quaintness of it all, are there any of those left - or has Doovawll gone totally cosmopolitan and upscale on us in the decades since I lived "out there"??
I wouldn't exactly call it cosmopolitan but Its pretty much suburbia surrounding Duvall until you get a few miles out. I haven't seen the A frame rooster huts since they really cracked down on cock fighting. Used to be a lot of them up near Marysville.
I feel so cheated. I wanted to drive over to the auto parts store and get a new battery for my pickmeup truck. Well, being pro active, I thought I would call and make certain that they had one in stock for my truck. After all, it is an 82 model. Well, the fellow on the line didn't think they had one in stock and while we were discussing my options, his computer went south. Blew up. Zip, gone.
Sooo, I didn't get to visit the city today. Bummer!
Maybe tomorrow.
DOO-vall needs to establish a cock-fighting league. Lots of folks within the city limits keep chickens, so really--what's the difference? We could do it for charity.
That "industry" was "off-shored" to Bremerton.
I may have an old set of spurs around here somewhere.
I got permanently 86ed from the Duvall tavern for riding my Harley in the back door and crashing into some bar stools. Needless to say I already had a few drinks before I got there. This happened about 30 years ago.
Ah...only in a true american small town, hard workers, hard players, and numerous young beautiful single women.
That is a good place for it. Besides there is nothing there. I know because I grew up there
But there was the 'Bremaloes'...that is what they referred to as their local women back in the mid 80's.