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Liberation of Paris
On this day in 1944, French General Jacques Leclerc enters the free French capital triumphantly. Pockets of German intransigence remained, but Paris was free from German control.
Two days earlier, a French armored division had begun advancing on the capital. Members of the Resistance, now called the French Forces of the Interior, proceeded to free all French civilian prisoners in Paris. The Germans were still counterattacking, setting fire to the Grand Palais, which had been taken over by the Resistance, and killing small groups of Resistance fighters as they encountered them in the city. On August 24, another French armored division entered Paris from the south, receiving an effusion of gratitude from French civilians who poured into the streets to greet their heroes—but still, the Germans continued to fire on French fighters from behind barricades, often catching civilians in the crossfire.
But on August 25, after Gen. Dwight Eisenhower was assured by Gen. Charles de Gaulle, leader of the French Resistant forces, that Allied troops could now virtually sweep into Paris unopposed, Ike ordered Gen. Jacques Philippe Leclerc (a pseudonym he assumed to protect his family while under German occupation; his given name was Philippe-Marie, Vicomte De Hauteclocque) to enter the capital with his 2nd Armored Division. The remnants of German snipers were rendered impotent, and many German soldiers were led off as captives. In fact, the animus toward the Germans was so great that even those who had surrendered were attacked, some even machine-gunned, as they were being led off to captivity.
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A House Foreign Affairs hearing on "Benghazi and Beyond" quickly turned into a shouting and accusations forum.
It began when Republican Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) said this: "What is clear is that this administration, including the president himself, has intentionally misinformed, read that LIED, to the American people in the aftermath of this tragedy. Now President Obama has the gall to float the name as possibly secretary of State, the name of the person who is the actual vehicle used to misinform the American people during this crisis."
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National Intelligence Director James Clapper arrives for a closed door hearing conducted by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence November 15, 2012 on Capitol Hill.
Rep. Brad Sherman, a Democrat also from California, called the attacks on Rice "unfair" and leveled that Colin Powell testified that there were weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, because that's the information that was given to him.
Rohrabacher shot back, going further, intimating that what the White House has done is worse than Watergate.
"This is not simply a cover up of a third-rate burglary," he alleged. "We have four of our personnel dead, and it is not a McCarthy-era tactic to demand accountability and to demand that American people are not misinformed about it to the point that they don't know what the threat is."
The back and forth continued when Rep. Jean Schmidt, a Republican from Ohio, also accused the administration of lying.
Key Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee are calling for a broader investigation into the attack on Benghazi and vowing to block UN Ambassador Susan Rice from becoming Secretary of State, if she should be nominated, because of her initial comments about the fatal incident. Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., discusses.
"This administration continues to put out things that are just not quite true," she claimed.
Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN) began by saying he was not going to attack the White House or malfeasance at the State Department. But he then instead spoke for six minutes and didn't ask a single question of the GAO witness.
Naturally, Democrats responded. It began rather timidly and escalated.
"Barack Obama was no more responsible for what happened in Benghazi than George Bush was for Sept. 11th or Ronald Reagan was for the blowing up of U.S. Marines in Beirut," Rep. Eliot Engle (D-NY) said.
Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY) unloaded, first sarcastically: "Let's just hang the guilty parties."
"The stench of hypocrisy that hangs over this city today emanates from this room," Ackerman said. "I've listened to my colleagues talk about the President of the United States and others in the administration using [the] terms 'deliberate', 'lies', 'unmitigated gall', 'malfeasance,' which is malicious and knowing evil-doing, 'disgust', 'coverups'."
He continued, "If you want to know who is responsible in this town, buy yourself a mirror!"
Ackerman went on to say that Republicans had "the audacity to come here" when the administration requested, for worldwide security, "$440 million more than you guys wanted to provide. And the answer is that you damn didn't provide it! You REDUCED what the administration asked for to protect these people. Ask not who the guilty party is, it's you! It is us. It is this committee, and the things that we insist that we need have to cost money."
He added, "Could you tell me which of my colleagues on this committee was as bodacious in their insistence that we provide more money for American security in the State Department budget. I would appreciate it."
Ackerman then asked them to raise their hands and gave them a count of five to do so. None did.
Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-VA) picked up the push back. He held up a letter, dated yesterday, in which he was asked to co-sign saying that Susan Rice is unfit to be secretary of State.
"Smear, character assassination, judgment before all the facts are in is McCarthyism," Connolly said, "and that's an attempt to besmirch, in my opinion, the reputation of a very talented and capable public servant. I want no part of it."
He added, "The election is over. The president won reelection. The voices of the public were heard. They want us to cooperate. If you want an honest investigation of this tragedy, we will join you. But if you want to persist in trying to put this, lay this somehow at the doorstep of the president or the secretary of State or the United Nations ambassador, you will find us ready and willing to resist to the teeth."
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Netflix, Comcast Spar Over Net Neutrality
Mar 24, 2014 6:44 AM PT
Although they previously came to an arrangement regarding stronger broadband service delivery, Netflix and Comcast last week sparred over the issue of Net neutrality in a public forum.
Net neutrality -- or "open Internet" -- is the concept that all Internet traffic should be treated equally by Internet service providers and governments. ISPs should not give preferential treatment or charge a toll for certain services, according to the principle.
However, Netflix is something of an edge case. It accounts for almost a third of all North American downstream Internet traffic during peak hours, according to a November study. It and fellow streaming video service YouTube account for half of such traffic.
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Vast quantities of data pouring through an ISPs network can cause it to struggle under the strain. Netflix released data in February showing that streaming performance on Comcast and Verizon had been dropping for months. Netflix last month announced a "mutually beneficial interconnection agreement" with Comcast, whose U.S. broadband customers would enjoy higher-quality service when streaming video from Netflix as a result.
Reed Hastings, Netflix chief executive, since has called for "a stronger form of Net neutrality," urging ISPs to "provide sufficient access to their network without charge."
Netflix has strong performance on certain ISPs, such as Cablevision, which practices what Hastings called "strong Net neutrality," he suggested. However, on some other major ISPs, performance is lacking despite consumers having high-speed connections.
That lack of performance is due to insufficient interconnectivity -- i.e., the connection between ISPs' networks and those that do not belong to them, such as Netflix's servers and the consumers' equipment, according to Hastings.
As soon as Netflix ponies up interconnectivity fees, there's sufficienct capacity and high-quality service once again, he maintained, noting that smaller intermediaries like Level 3 (which published its own thoughts on the topic this week), which provide millions of websites with connectivity, are urged to pay for the privilege, and consumers may be left with a lesser online experience as a result.
No Preferential Access
Weak Net neutrality enables ISPs to demand fees for interconnections, said Hastings. Netflix is not paying for better access compared with its competition -- simply for interconnection.
Hastings explicitly called out Comcast in his blog post, and the company later responded in kind.
Comcast has a "stronger commitment to openness of the Internet" than any other company, insisted David Cohen, a Comcast executive.
It should be noted that Comcast is bound to abide by Net neutrality through 2017 as a proviso of its 2011 NBCUniversal acquisition.
Open Internet standards were not designed to cover peering (agreements between ISPs and service providers that bind networks) and interconnection, Cohen argued, and firms like Netflix always have paid for interconnection.
Yet what is not stated outright is that both Netflix and Comcast "have business and economic reasons for fighting for this that will affect them in a positive or negative way," Dan Rayburn, a principal analyst at Frost & Sullivan, told the E-Commerce Times.
That surely influences what both sides say in public, he said, since Netflix wants not to have to pay ISPs to deliver quality service to customers, and ISPs want to generate revenue.
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Netflix is "being a bit coy here. They're essentially trying to win their dispute in the court of public opinion more than anything else," observed Greg Scoblete, editor at RealClearWorld and RealClearTechnology.
"Netflix wants cheaper access to ISP networks and basically wants the ISPs to use Netflix's content delivery system," he told the E-Commerce Times.
"None of this has anything to do with Net neutrality as it stands, and so Netflix wants the FCC to wade in on their behalf to make the economics of peering -- connecting Netflix's video content to an ISP for the last mile delivery into the home -- more favorable to Netflix," Scoblete explained.
"One thing to investigate is why other over-the-top video providers (Hulu, Vudu, etc.) aren't complaining," Scoblete continued. "Until other Web video providers start to weigh in, I'm more apt to treat this as an issue of Netflix's business model and connectivity decisions being litigated under the guise of Internet principles."
What's also perhaps overlooked is that many ISPs -- Comcast included -- are part of conglomerates that also provide content over the Internet and, as such, may want to inhibit the services of other providers. What's more, the growth of Internet infrastructure is an expense that the ISPs need to eat, and government regulation could inhibit progress on many sides of the issue.
"Continually operating and upgrading the Internet, year after year, is very expensive," telecom analyst Jeff Kagan told the E-Commerce Times. "Perhaps the solution is for the government to take a hands-off approach and let the marketplace battle it out. One key problem is the Internet changes and evolves on a regular basis, and the government simply can't keep up."
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Forcing content providers and intermediaries to pay extra for high-quality bandwidth, however, could be self-defeating for ISPs in the long run.
If entrepreneurs and small startups cannot afford to pay ISPs for the right to deliver their content to consumers as larger companies such as Netflix may be able to afford to do, "we've heard from venture capitalists and other investors that that's going to hurt their ability to develop new online services," Chris Lewis, vice president for government affairs at Public Knowledge, told the E-Commerce Times.
"ISPs should think about that, because it is the demand for innovative online services that is driving Internet growth and consumer interest in the Internet generally," Lewis noted. "Without that demand, you don't see the need for continued upgrades to broadband and new services from the ISPs."


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The apartment is surprisingly comfortable with offbeat touches like framed comic book art and plenty of greenery. Sean's favorite space? His rooftop garden filled with brightly colored planters he picked up at Home Depot.
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HAVELOCK � Sometimes it's just better to be lucky, or catch a few breaks.
HAVELOCK � Sometimes it's just better to be lucky, or catch a few breaks.
Havelock's softball team took advantage of a West Craven defensive blunder late in Friday's Coastal Conference softball game at Havelock High.
The Rams scored a run in the bottom of the eighth inning to beat rival West Craven, 3-2, on Senior Night.
Leadoff hitter Abby Clark, a senior, popped up to second base to open the eighth inning. Battling a fierce wind, West Craven's second baseman dropped the ball.
Clark advanced to second on senior Malorie Rowe's sacifice bunt. Senior Mercedes Hargett then ripped a sharp single into left field to bring home Clark with the game-winning run.
�This game could have gone anyway tonight,� said Havelock coach Anna Spear. �We were just fortunate that (error) happened. Then, we had a timely hit.�
Clark reached base four times � a triple, two walks and an error. Hargett had a double, single and a walk.
�That's the reason (Abby) is our leadoff hitter,� Spear said. �Both teams were just trying to make something happen.�
The Rams scored two runs in the bottom of the third. Clark's triple scored Niesha Nolan. Clark then scored on Rowe's groundout.
West Craven answered with a pair of runs to tie the score in the top of the fourth. Courtney Donnell's single scored Courtney Pierre, then Mariah Harris scored on a wild pitch.
The Eagles left two runners on base in the inning.
West Craven stranded two more runners on base in the top of the eighth, opening the door for Havelock to steal the victory.
�I'm proud of our girls for the way they fought back,� said West Craven coach David Fernandez. �They were down 2-0 and they find a way to get back in the game. They've been doing that all year.�
Hargett pitched eight innings for the Rams. She struck out seven and gave up four base hits. She also walked five.
Harris tossed another complete game for West Craven. She allowed three runs on four base hits, while walking four.
Donnell had two hits. Rendi Wetheringon and Harris had the Eagles' other hits. They stranded eight runners on base.
Havelock (5-7 Coastal) has make-up games against Jacksonville and West Carteret next week. West Craven (6-7 Coastal) plays White Oak.
West Craven is currently in fourth place in the standings and Havelock is fifth. The top five teams qualify for the playoffs.


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BLUES (16-10-2) at CANUCKS (13-8-6)
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Last 10: St. Louis 6-4-0, Vancouver 3-5-2
Season series: This is the second time this season these Western Conference foes will meet. Their first contest resulted in a 4-3 shootout victory for the Blues on Feb. 17. They will play once more this season in St. Louis on April 16..
Big story: The Canucks have dropped out of first place in the Northwest Division and are seventh in the West with 32 points. That's two behind the Blues, who are fifth.
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Blues: The Blues are looking for their fourth straight win and sixth in seven games. Of the Blues' six victories in the month of March, Chris Stewart has notched points in five of those games with a total of 15 points (7G-8A) in his last nine games including the overtime game-winning goal in the Blues 2-1 win over the Ducks on Saturday.
"Guys have been dropping all year and guys have been stepping up," said Stewart, the NHL's First Star of the Week after scoring five times in three games. "[Alex Pietrangelo] goes down with the flu and you look at Ian Cole, who's been out the last four or five games, he steps up and he has a great game for us. It's going to be scary when we do get healthy. I think we're going to be getting healthy around the right time of the year. We're going to be a team to be reckoned with."
The Blues have gotten a big boost from the impressive play of rookie goaltender Jake Allen, who improved to 8-1-0 on the season with his 27-save performance in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win against Anaheim.
"When you've got goaltending like this and it gives you a chance to win every night," coach Ken Hitchcock said. "He makes hard saves look routine, which calms everybody down on the bench."
Canucks: The Canucks have a quick turnaround after Monday's 3-1 home loss to Minnesota allowed the Wild to jump on top in the Northwest Division. It was the Canucks' 11th loss in 16 games.
The one good note was that the Canucks did snap a power-play drought that stretched back to Feb. 21 and had reached 36 unsuccessful attempts. Henrik Sedin's second-period power-play tally ended the drought but was Vancouver's lone goal against the Wild.
"In the end it's not about the power play goals, it's about the [wins], and we didn't win tonight," coach Alain Vigneault said.
Who's hot: Stewart leads the Blues in goals (14), assists (14) and points (28) and had five goals and seven points in three games last week.
Injury report: Blues forward T.J. Oshie suffered an upper-body injury during the second period of the March 12 game against the San Jose Sharks and was placed on injured reserve. Defenseman Alex Pietrangelo is day-to-day with the flu. …The Canucks are without forwards David Booth (ankle), Zach Kassian (back) and Ryan Kesler (foot).


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Waiver Wire Pickups 2013 — Fantasy Baseball Players to Check Out This Week
My rule of thumb has always been to give my fantasy baseball teams a month. No one drafts a perfect team, and thirty games is typically enough time to get a good handle on your strengths and weaknesses.
That said, it's gut check time.
With the calendar ready to change over to May on Wednesday, it is now fair to start questioning some of the non-performing players on your roster. Lucky for you though, I've got a waiver wire pickups at each position to pick up as a replacement.
The guys you should be cutting are not your early round selections. They still hold trade value regardless of how bad they have played. Roy Halladay started the season horribly and had plenty of owners cutting bait on him. He has thrown together three consecutive quality starts and low and behold, holds value again.
Here are ten waiver wire pickups to consider this week.
** Percentage available taken from ESPN on Sunday April 28th
Brian McCann, C (79.8%)
Atlanta Braves
Shoulder woes have kept him on the DL to start the season, but all signs point to a return some time within the next seven to ten days. Many fantasy owners have a really bad taste in their mouths after his career worst season last year. What you need to do is look at the whole picture and see a guy who is a career .279 hitter with 156 homers over close to 4,000 plate appearances.
Adam Dunn, 1B (64.4%)
Chicago White Sox
He has hit three homers over his last 23 at-bats. His season had been awful up to that point but what I see is a guy about to go on a tear. He has started taking walks, six over his last six games. It is the first sign all season he is starting to see the ball well. Dunn won't hit for average, but he sure has hell can hit another 30 home runs. If your team is set up to absorb his .220 average, make the pickup.
Dustin Ackley, 2B (91.8%)
Seattle Mariners
Ackley hasn't hit a homer yet this season, but he is slowly snapping out of an early season funk. With 11 hits over his last 25 at-bats he has raised his batting average to .238. He won't raise it too much more, but he is capable of hitting .250 while hitting 15 homers and stealing 15 bases when everything is going right. Right now things are going right.
Nolan Arenado, 3B (99.2%)
Colorado Rockies
Arenado followed up a big Spring by posting a .364/.392/667 triple slash line with three homers, 11 doubles and 21 RBIs down in Triple-A. Chris Nelson was designated for assignment upon Arenado's call-up on Sunday meaning he is going to see regular playing time. He warrants an immediate pick-up in all leagues. This is a kid with the potential to make a major impact.
Asdrubal Cabrera, SS (13.2%)
Cleveland Indians
Cabrera is a classic example of a guy who has no business even being on waivers. Cabrera needed three hits on Sunday to raise his batting average to .194, so his performance hasn't been what we have come to expect, but he has hit 41 homers over his previous two seasons while hitting .271. His 2,642 career at-bats provide enough statistical proof that this guy will snap out of it.
Nate McClouth, OF (59.1%)
Baltimore Orioles
When healthy, "Nasty Nate" has posted solid fantasy totals. Look no further than his '08 and '09 seasons. The problem is the fact he's only appeared in 229 games since '09. He is back and healthy to start this season, and has rewarded the Orioles with a .318-17-1-7-7 line over his first 69 at-bats. A majority of his work has come from the lead-off slot, where he has posted a .453 OBP.
Baltimore should continue scoring, making him a very solid source of runs which makes him worth an add.
Peter Bourjos, OF (87.7%)
Los Angeles Angels
His move to the leadoff slot for the Angels has come with little fanfare. He has posted a .314/.379/.431 with a homer, seven RBIs and nine runs scored in 53 at-bats at the top of the order. The Angels offense really hasn't gotten on a roll yet, but when they do, this guy is going to really start scoring some runs if he keeps hitting for average and taking walks. The fact he could steal 20-plus bases is just icing on the cake.
Kyle Kendrick, SP (84.4%)
Philadelphia Phillies
Since giving up five earned runs to the Royals on April 5th Kendrick has dropped his ERA from 7.94 to 2.41. He faced the Mets twice, the Reds and Cards in his next four starts. He now warrants attention. He is locating his pitches well and doing a solid job of keeping the ball in the yard. He isn't a dominant pitcher but he's plenty capable of being a matchup play in mixed leagues.
Felix Doubront, SP (71.8%)
Boston Red Sox
He was a twostart pitcher this week, and owners who penciled the 25-year-old into their starting lineups got a pair of wins and 16 strikeouts over 13.1innings. He has, however, issued thirteen free passes over his first four starts. If you can get over the fact that he is going to struggle with walks, thus inflating his WHIP, he will prove to be a solid source of wins while posting a K/9 of over 9.0.
Ernesto Frieri, RP (7.9%)
Los Angeles Angels
He is currently locked in as the closer for a very talented but under-performing Angels squad. He hasn't pitched bad, posting a 1.93 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 12 strikeouts over 9.1 innings pitched. His problem is his three lowly saves. Owners are getting impatient and chasing other sources like Kevin Gregg. Don't be foolish. This guy has no business being on waivers. If you see him on your wire pick him up immediately.


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Ashley's boys basketball team got a whale of a victory on Tuesday night, beating one of the best 3A teams in the state in West Craven. The full story from Tuesday's games is here, but there were a few things that didn't make it into the story. -First off, Ashley's continued offensive efficiency is made the Eagles a much tougher opponent. For the past several years, the Screaming Eagles have varied between anemic and inefficient offensively. Ashley averaged 45.4 ppg… Read More »


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Question to producer Wyck: There are petitions, so the next part comes earlier in the cinemas. Is there any chance for the fans?
Answer: No, sorry, this is unfortunately impossible. (Big grin)
Question to Rob and Taylor: What is your favorite song from the Twilight soundtrack?
Taylor: A Thousand Years by Christina Perry!
Rob: Oh, is there a song that (I don't remember the title?), oh crap ... (laughter in the hall)
Question for Rob: When your first CD comes out that you're recording together with Taylor? (much laughter in the hall!)
Rob: Hmm, I do not know because I have very great respect! So far there are no plans to ..
Question to Rob and Taylor: Are you actually afraid of something?
Taylor: I'm terrified of sharks! Rob said: Well, it's easy to avoid, right? (much laughter!)
Rob: I'm afraid of nerve invasion ... No, I'm not afraid of anything (lacht!)
Question: The fans must now wait a whole year until the final part comes out. Why so long?
Reply from director Bill Condon: The production is incredibly complex, but the fight scenes. The stars are involved in other film projects, they have great opportunities to realize now.
Earlier question: Question: to Rob: What was it like to shoot someone in another movie?
Rob: that was fun (lacht!), a pretty bloody affair but ... ;-)
earlier Question: Do you expect with this huge success of the Twilight saga?
Rob: No, this is madness! We are totally surprised how great everything has become. Our fans are incredibly passionate and enthusiastic. It's great to be back here and to present the fourth part.
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TWO Gates Millennium Scholars at New Mexico Tech, Jan. 4, 2006
by George Zamora
SOCORRO, N.M., Jan. 4, 2006 – Most small universities would be rightfully proud of having just one Gates Millennium Scholar among their student bodies, but New Mexico Tech is now in the enviable position of having two such named students on campus.
Tim Ramirez, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering at the state-supported research university in Socorro, recently was informed he had been awarded a Gates Millennium Scholarship. The prestigious scholarship, which pays full tuition for its recipients at any university they choose to attend in the United States, is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and administered by the United Negro College Fund.
In addition, for more than a year now, Vanessa Barela also has been attending New Mexico Tech courtesy of, among other scholarships, the Gates Millennium Scholarship program. Barela is a Tech sophomore, almost a junior actually, who is majoring in environmental engineering, with a minor in technical communication.
Ramirez, the son of Ruben and Clara Ramirez of Cuba, N.M., is a graduate of Cuba High School. He currently serves as vice president for New Mexico Tech's student chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Barela, the daughter of Anna and Abelicio Joe Barela of Rio Rancho, N.M., is a graduate of Rio Rancho High School.
"My biggest achievement before receiving the Gates Millennium Scholarship was working for NASA through the space agency's SHARP program," Barela said. "Through this summer apprenticeship program, I worked on the Mars Land Rover Project and on helping develop a method of future colonization of Mars."
The Gates Millennium Scholars program, established in 1999, awards scholarships to undergraduate students from underrepresented minority groups who demonstrate academic excellence and strong leadership skills.
To date, more than 9,000 African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific-Islander American, and Hispanic American students have been awarded Gates Millennium Scholarships through the $1 billion Gates Foundation initiative, which is scheduled to end in 2019.


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Enrique Koerdell Wins Annual Rugby Honor
SOCORRO, N.M. June 4, 2012 – Enrique Koerdell, a junior in civil engineering at New Mexico Tech, has been named recipient of the Jeremiah Wright Memorial Cup as the outstanding men's rugby player for the 2011-2012 academic year. Koerdell was selected by his teammates at a recent post-season awards ceremony also attended by members of the Tech Queens women's rugby club.
Enrique Koerdell holds the Jeremiah Wright trophy, along with Tech rugby director Dave Wheelock. Photo by Merline Montoya.
The Jeremiah Wright Award honors the memory of the mechanical engineering senior and Pygmy captain from Raton, N.M., who died in a 2002 collision with a recklessly driven law enforcement vehicle. Each year's honoree receives an engraved cup and his name is inscribed on the trophy residing at the Tech gymnasium.
The end of year function annually includes a touch rugby match, dinner, and voting for various distinctions. After several years of hiatus at Tech, the Queens figured prominently in the activities this year. Lisa Sanchez received the Spirit Award from captains Lynnae Logan and Jade Horton for her consistent enthusiasm while Laura Lane was recognized as Trooper of the Year following an injury suffered during the Socorro Challenge tournament on April 7.
Established in 1973, the Pygmy Rugby Club is Tech's oldest continuous sport club. Players selected Jerod Aragon as their Most Valuable Forward of the year while 2010-2011 Wright honoree Isaiah Sanchez was named Most Valuable Back. Jason Lee was named Rising Star as the club's most promising new player and Brock Romero got the nod as Favorite Teammate. Two coach's awards were conferred, upon Tyler Fletcher for on-field excellence and James Chavez for all around service to the club.
A 2009 graduate of Santa Fe's Monte del Sol High School, Koerdell has packed a lot into his young life. In addition to working in his family's small business, he also participated in soccer, basketball, track, baseball, and rugby, and was named the school's Student Body Athlete his senior year. No mere jock, Enrique Koerdell was named to the National Honor Society, attained Eagle Scout status, and played in a mariachi group. At New Mexico Tech, Enrique participates in the Student Senate and is a member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and supports the Society of Women Engineers.
Koerdell is a 6'1", 175 pound dynamo equipped with catlike quickness and an indomitable spirit. Where 2011 Wright Cup winner Isaiah Sanchez is a study of seemingly effortless ability as he glides past would-be tacklers, Koerdell's grunts of effort can often be heard as he mixes it up with larger forward players as part of his tackling and ball-winning duties as an inside back.
"I hate to lose," Koerdell says simply, "but I love to play."
Their never-say-die attitudes have helped form a strong bond between the two rugby men. Koerdell's nominating letter helped convince a sport club committee to select Sanchez as the NMT Sportsman of the Year on April 15, and Sanchez later withdrew his name from Wright Cup balloting after the two had received an equal number of their teammates' votes.
"I already have the honor of my name on the Wright Trophy - and I had his name on my ballot anyway!" reasons Sanchez.
The only potentially bad news in this story is reserved for opponents. Both Sanchez and Koerdell will return next fall to play for New Mexico Tech.
By Dave Wheelock /Tech Rugby Director


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I just read Gretchen Rubin's (The Positivity Project) Tigger/Eeyore post, and I think the article, the concept, the insight, is fascinating, but there is one (central) point that rubs me wrong. Rubs me so wrong that I think it may make the whole scenario miss the point, and certainly it gave me enough pause to prevent me from sending it to my colleagues (oh boy are we ever in a Tigger/Eeyore scenario at MPOW! And we could certainly use some help thinking through our dynamics). What do you think? Does this resonate – either my read or Gretchen's?
There is no doubt in this scenario Gretchen draws that I am an Eeyore. But here's the thing: I'm not negative. Let me finish please! I'm critical, in the sense of 'a critic', performing critiques. When presented with something, I start tugging at it, holding it up to the light. Does it stand up? Where are the weak points? What needs strengthening? How can we tighten it up and make it better?
This is NOT negativity. This is me being invested in the project. If I think your project is irrelevant, unnecessary, or irredeemable, I won't put my energy into it. This is my being supportive — and I want and expect the same from you. In fact, I find it deeply irritating and uncollegial if, when asked to be a stakeholder, you nod and smile and say it looks great. I need you and your stake, or I wouldn't have asked. When I'm asked for input, I am showing you respect, support, and enthusiasm by giving feedback and adding my knowledge to your mix. Because you asked me.
I find the absence of this critical approach to be not 'positive' but 'cheerleading'. Are any or all of these three dyads accurate? Tigger/Eeyore, Positive/Negative, Cheerleader/Critic? Do any more accurate phrases occur to you? Am I full of it?


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- Introduction: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation to Heal a Distal Radius Fracture
- The First Visit with the Therapist
- Caring for a Distal Radius Fracture After Surgery
- Keeping the Swelling Down and the Pain at a Minimum
- Avoiding Stiffness in the Arm
- Restoring the Range of Motion in the Wrist
- Conclusion: Restoring Strength and Function After a Distal Radius Fracture
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This article focuses on the first six weeks of rehabilitation following a distal radius fracture that has been treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF).
The primary goal of rehabilitation following a distal radius fracture is to help the patient regain functional use of the hand, wrist, and upper extremity. The therapist should have direct communication with the surgeon in order to determine precautions and attainable goals. The therapist will also consult with the patient to learn about the goals they wish to achieve.
During the first visit, the therapist performs an evaluation and develops a rehabilitation plan tailored to the patient's specific injury, lifestyle, and goals. The therapist will then create a home program for each patient.
In the first six weeks following a distal radius fracture with ORIF, rehabilitation serves to:
In the first 1- 2 weeks following surgery, the patient will be wearing a bulky postoperative dressing. Once this dressing is removed, a therapist will replace it with a removable thermoplastic wrist splint. During this time, rehabilitation treatment will include making sure that the wound is healing properly. If there are any signs of problems with wound healing, including infection, the patient is promptly referred back to the surgeon for evaluation.
To keep pain and swelling at a minimum, the therapist will introduce the principles of R.I.C.E.:
Another technique to help control swelling is retrograde massage, which manually pushes fluid back towards the heart as well as stimulating the superficial lymphatic system. Retrograde massage involves positioning the arm so that the fingertips are higher than the elbow, gently massaging each fingertip towards the forearm in one continuous motion. NEVER massage from the forearm to the fingertips. Therapists can exhibit the proper technique.
Don't forget about the rest of the arm! Maintaining the full range of elbow and shoulder motion is very important, but patients will want to be gentle and use the right techniques. A therapist can provide a set of exercises specific to each injury, depending on how it was treated.
Patients with stable internal fixation (ORIF) may begin active motion of the wrist once cleared by their surgeons. A therapist can guide patients as they perform these exercises in the clinic as well as part of their home exercise program.
After the first six weeks of therapy, once bone healing is determined to be firm and secure, rehabilitation will focus on the full restoration of strength and function. While types of wrist fractures and their surgical treatments vary, the core principles of fracture rehabilitation are consistent. Following these basic guidelines, a therapist will customize each treatment plan according to the patient's specific needs.
Postsurgical Rehabilitation Guidelines for the Orthopedic Clinician. Chapter 11: Distal Radius Fractures (Coleen T. Gately, PT, DPT, MS). ed. JeMe Cioppa-Mosca, PT, MBA; Janet B. Cahill, PT, CSCS; John T. Cavanaugh, PT, ATC; Deborah Corradi-Scalise, PT, DPT; Holly Rudnick, PT, Cert MDT; Aviva L. Wolff, CHT. St. Louis: Elsevier, 2006. Designed to help therapists provide post-surgical rehabilitation based on best practices and evidence-based research, this comprehensive reference presents effective guidelines for post-surgical rehabilitation interventions. More information on this book, including how to order a copy, can be found here.
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Hire a car with British Airways and discover superb Paris attractions. Spend magical days at Disneyland® Paris, drive to the stunning Versailles Palace or visit Monet's former home at Giverny.
Hire a car with British Airways and discover superb Paris attractions. Spend magical days at Disneyland® Paris, drive to the stunning Versailles Palace or visit Monet's former home at Giverny.
The variety of things to do in Paris is endless, as the cosmopolitan French capital is a world centre for fashion, culture and gourmet cuisine. Visit internationally-renowned museums, shop at ultra-chic boutiques and explore different areas of this beautiful city.
On Paris holidays discover the capital's 20 districts or 'arrondissements' – from its landmark filled centre to the bohemian eastern areas. Admire world-famous works of art and take in iconic sights. Shop at exclusive stores or trendy flea markets and dine on the finest French cuisine. Stroll at your leisure around the city or enjoy unforgettable family days out at Disneyland® Paris.
Visit the iconic Eiffel Tower and see the Mona Lisa at the Louvre. Sample delicious goodies at the Boulevard Richard Lenoir food market. Take in breathtaking views from the top of the majestic Arc de Triomphe. Drive to the stunning Versailles Palace or take a day trip to Disneyland® Paris.
Shop for cutting-edge styles and enjoy wonderful views from the flagship Galeries Lafayette department store. Visit exclusive Chanel at the site of the original boutique on Rue Cambon. Wander around hip shops in bohemian Le Marais or browse for bargains at the mammoth Marche aux Puces de St-Ouen flea market.
Paris offers an unrivalled gastronomic scene. Treat your taste buds to classic French cuisine with contemporary flair at the Four Season George V's Michelin-starred Le Cinq. Or tuck into delicious bistro-style fare at the cool and quirky Septime. Don't leave Paris without sampling the delectable multi-coloured macaroons at Pierre Hermé.
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Most of the time, civil engineers design, plan, and/or manage construction projects. Their job ranges from small-scale projects, such as building or bridge repairs, to very large-scale, such as building large stadiums. Civil engineers may work in many sectors, such as structural, environmental, and transportation.Read More...
They must have a working knowledge of auto computer-aided design (CAD) software and engineering design software. Civil engineers must discuss various requirements with their clients and other professionals, such as architects, construction supervisors, and CAD employees. They must analyze surveys generated by professional surveyors. They must map and model test data using their company's modeling software. Employers require candidates to have a bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering. They may be required to have professional engineers (P.E.) licenses.
They must assess environmental impacts related to their projects. They must assess if projects are workable by analyzing related labor and material costs and deadlines. They may have to prepare bids for tenders and generate reports for clients, their employers, and public agencies. They must make sure that their projects meet various legal guidelines and safety requirements. They must make sure that their projects meet applicable building codes. They must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They must be able to work in a team environment. They may have to train, coach, and mentor new or more junior civil engineers. They must continuously keep their technological skills up to date by attending various workshops and classes at local colleges or universities and reading relevant journals. (Copyright 2019 PayScale.com)
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Ogle wins firefighter of the Year in Florence
Staff writer
Bob Ogle believes he has one duty in life: to serve others.
"I think we all have a duty to lend a helping hand to our neighbor," the Florence volunteer firefighter said. "I do it because I care about the people in this community. We have a great bunch of people here and it is a great honor to serve them. If someone needs something, I'll do everything I can to make sure their needs are met. It's just the way I'm wired."
Ogle has been a volunteer firefighter for 44 years. In that time, he has always put people first — and plans to continue to do that in the years to come. While he no longer battles fires, he still drives the fire truck, giving the rest of the volunteers whatever they need to get the job done.
"The guys can't do anything if they don't have water in their hoses or if their equipment isn't working right," he said. "I just make sure that all of those little things are done. I don't mind it — and I know it helps everyone out."
So, when the department needed help at the annual pancake feed, he said he was more than willing to put his name in the hat.
"I like to help out whenever, wherever I can," he said. "It makes me feel like I am doing the right thing."
He never expected anything in return. Everything he did, he said, was "for the good of the department." So when Fire Chief Mark Slater announced that he won the annual firefighter of the year award, he was shocked.
"I had no clue I was getting this award," he said, following the short award ceremony. "I wasn't expecting it at all. It's a great honor. I don't know if I deserve it, but I guess someone did."
And they did. In fact, all of the volunteers interviewed said Ogle deserved the honor.
"He's always asking what he can do to help," Slater said. "He's done everything from filling out reports to helping us out on the truck. He's always willing to serve in any way he can."
Ogle said he enjoys being ready to go out to a fire at a moment's notice.
"Some people probably think I'm crazy do what I do, but they think that about all firefighters," he said. "Who would go into a burning building when everyone else is running out? But, I'm proud to serve with a great bunch of men who are willing to do anything to make sure this community is safe."
Evan Slater received the cadet of the year award for his involvement since 2009. Janet Robinson was awarded a certificate for all of her "hard work and dedication to the department."
In the past year, the volunteer fire department has responded to 32 fires, including 10 structure and 10 grass fires in Florence, as well as Marion and Peabody. Their response time is currently three to five minutes.
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While trying to fill in some empty gaps in my tree, I came across this interesting information about my 2nd cousin, Esther (Hau) Anderson, and her husband, James. Esther was born in Fond du Lac, WI in 1904. She is listed in the 1925 and 1927 Racine, WI city directories as a teacher. She married James Roy Anderson, who was born in Racine.
What I discovered was that James Roy Anderson was a Brigadier General during WWII. He and Esther are listed in the 1930 US Census as living in the Schofield Barracks in Honolulu. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1926, served at various Army installations, and obtained his wings at Kelly Field, Texas, in 1936. During 1943-1944 he served on the War Department General Staff. In January 1945, General Andersen was assigned to HQ AAF, Pacific Ocean Area.
General Anderson was declared killed in action after an aircraft accident on 26 February 1945 over the Pacific Ocean, near Kwajalein Island, en route to Hawaii. Andersen Air Force Base, in the United States territory Guam is named in his honor.
Esther never remarried and passed away in Georgia in 1988.


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The Kennesaw State University Research and Service Foundation (KSURSF), Inc. is the contracting entity for externally funded projects at KSU. KSURSF was incorporated under Georgia law as a nonprofit corporation on September 7, 2005 and was granted 501(c) (3) status on December 20, 2007, with August 29, 2005 as the effective date of exemption. KSURSF serves Kennesaw State University as a University System of Georgia-approved cooperative organization.
KSURSF is the applicant institution for all proposals for external funding, and awarded projects are subcontracted to KSU under a master agreement between the KSURSF and the University.
KSURSF manages intellectual property and performs technology transfer functions for the University, taking assignment of inventions; obtaining patent, trademark, and copyright or other intellectual property protection; working with faculty to patent discoveries that have commercial and economic potential; and licensing inventions to the private sector in return for sharing royalty income with the faculty inventors to further the research mission of the University and support expanded faculty scholarship opportunities. KSURSF may also secure venture capital to support incubators and startups for relevant intellectual property development by KSU faculty and staff.


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Said Bills DE Mario Williams of playing in Toronto, "Whenever you go and play somewhere else, even if it's supposedly a home game, you can't really say it's going to be that way. You're going somewhere where some people might not even care much about football. So it's not really that big of a deal because they don't really care who wins."
Is this the end of the line for Dolphins G.M. Jeff Ireland?
The Patriots defense's confidence is on an upswing.
"Organized chaos" has helped the Jets come up with better results in recent weeks.
Ravens DT Haloti Ngata has been looking healthier in recent weeks.
The Bengals won big Thursday night, but their offense has work to do.
If the Browns make changes to the coaching staff, they might want to keep the defensive scheme in place.
The Steelers need some inexperienced defensive backs to step up this week.
John McClain of the Houston Chronicle thinks the Texans will bounce back with a win this week.
The Colts have no regrets about the trade for CB Vontae Davis.
Comparing the 2012 Jaguars with the first team in franchise history.
The Titans are looking for more than zeros across the board from DE Kamerion Wimbley.
Said Broncos LB Von Miller of winning defensive player of the year, "Of course I want to accomplish something as great as that, but it's one of those things … if I don't get it this year, God willing I'll have more chances in the future to get it. It's a big deal, but it's not as big a deal as the type of team that we have and the type of things we can accomplish as a team this year."
The Chiefs don't have many obvious edges on the Raiders.
Raiders coaches think they've got the right offensive system in place.
LB Gary Guyton might make a quick leap from the street to the Chargers starting lineup.
The Cowboys will continue to rotate Doug Free and Jermey Parnell at right tackle.
Giants K Lawrence Tynes is happy he doesn't have to kick off to David Wilson.
A call for the Eagles to kick the tires of Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden after the season.
The Redskins hope to see more consistency from WR Leonard Hankerson over the rest of the season.
A look at how the Bears will try to attack the Packers through the air.
Lions scout Cary Conklin was once a 49ers quarterback who misfired on an attempt to Jerry Rice, costing him yards that might allow Lions WR Calvin Johnson to set a record for the most receiving yards in a season.
Packers tight ends coach Jerry Fontenot started his playing career as a member of the Bears, who he'll be trying to beat on Sunday.
Vikings T Matt Kalil is trying to master the guitar while also learning his trade in the NFL.
Said Falcons QB Matt Ryan of trying to get revenge for last year's playoff loss, "It's one of the motivations that pushes you when you fall short in the playoffs. But we're a different football team than we were last year and they're a different football team than they were in the playoffs last year."
Panthers RB Mike Tolbert's emotions are running high for this week's reunion with the Chargers.
Saints interim coach Joe Vitt insists the team's preparations won't be affected by the loss of playoff hopes.
DT Gerald McCoy hopes to close strong for the Buccaneers.
A quarterback watching guide to bowl games for the Cardinals.
The Rams are playing their best run defense of the year just in time for a date with Adrian Peterson.
Night time has been the right time for 49ers LB Aldon Smith this season.
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10 Drag Machines That Were Way Ahead Of The Turbo Revolution
News flash! As hot as turbos are today, they're far from new. Guys have been screwing around with turbos at the drags since the early '60s with varying levels of success—though the most common level was zero. For that reason, many of the early experiments have been lost to history. Here, in no particular order, we present 10 of the coolest examples of successful turbo drag cars you probably never knew existed.
Jerry and Gary Mallicoat's '40 Willys
Twin turbos drawing through twin Carter carbs and feeding a 327ci small-block Chevy made 720 hp and allowed the twin brothers to win the AA/GS class at the '65 Winternationals and go on a national tour. At the end of 1965, the guys pulled the motor and turbos out of the car and gave them back to Ed Iskenderian. They went back to college, Jerry started writing for Car Craft, and they came back with a Barracuda flip-top Gasser that ran twin turbos, running tenths quicker than others of the era. It appeared on the Oct. '71 cover of HOT ROD. In recent years, the Mallicoat brothers have run a Barracuda in AA/Gas Supercharged nostalgia-drags competition, and recently converted the car's Hemi to twin turbos for Pro Street racing.
Ohio George Montgomery's '69 Mustang
Putting twin turbos on a Boss 429 and boosting it to within an inch of its life, George Montgomery had 1,800 horses at the end of his toe and he used them well. This car won Super Eliminator at the Gatornationals back to back in 1973 and 1974, set class records all over the place, and dominated match races until being retired in 1975. This was Montgomery's masterwork. Oddly, to meet class rules, the Mustang was built off a pair of '33 Willys framerails.
Buddy Ingersoll's '74 Pinto
Buddy Ingersoll established himself as a true turbo master with this little '74 Pinto that ran in the Modified Compact class housed in Competition Eliminator. The 120ci Pinto had an AiResearch turbo that jammed 26 psi into the little 'banger and shoved the car down into the low 10s—in 1979! NHRA factored the hell out of this car, but it kept on winning. It's seen here at the '77 Nats.
Al Lidert's Golden Gator Dragster
Driven by cam guru Chase Knight (who is back in action today at Crane Cams) and competing for more than 10 years, the Golden Gator had a hell of a career. The rear-engine dragster was powered by a twin-turbocharged and supercharged, alky-swilling Hemi. The digger ran in the 6s and exceeded 200 mph competing in the NHRA's Pro Comp category. It ran very well in Division 2 before being retired in 1983, ending up at a restaurant, and then ultimately at Don Garlits' Museum of Drag Racing in Ocala, Florida.
Bud Faubel's Turbo Honker
By 1966, East Coast Dodge dealer Bud Faubel had been running his Hemi Honker Super Stock and match race cars for four years. Faubel saw a turbocharged Slant-Six at a local strip, and, looking for a fresh hook to keep his profile high, he soon had a twin-turbocharged Hemi that swallowed 30 psi of boost, had an air-to-water intercooler, and ran 160 mph out the back door the first time out. It was a short-lived exercise, but we believe Chrysler was quietly involved due to the high level of support Faubel got from AiResearch to create the package. For unknown reasons, the car was gone about as quickly as it came.
Ray Leslie and Ron McLaughlin's Pontiac Firebird Alky Funny Car
Using the chassis from Don Prudhomme's last Funny Car, Gale Banks, Ray Leslie, and Ron McLaughlin built one of the coolest alky floppers of all time. The car had an aluminum 557ci Pontiac engine running in the 6s with twin turbos blowing through a pair of Holley carbs in a pressurized box! This was built in the mid '80s and, sadly, we'll never see another like it again. The modern scene frowns on such killer creative thinking.
Gale Banks' Top Fuel Dragster
The man most well known for diesel performance these days has actually done lots of neat stuff through his career. Banks worked on a turbocharged Top Fuel dragster in the '80s, and the NHRA banned it before Banks made significant progress and raised the attention of big money teams who could afford the R&D work that Banks was carrying on his own dime. Although he never made any world-beating runs with the car, the fact that it scared rules makers so badly is badass in our book.
Gene Adams/ Don Enriquez Top Gas Dragster
File this one under, "ahead of its time." Legends Gene Adams and Don Enriquez, both lifetime employees at Hilborn Fuel Injection, raced together for 20 years and ran many successful race cars. On paper, their twin-turbocharged early Hemi should have been a world beater, but in fact it was too much power for too little chassis in the late '60s and early '70s (seen here at the '71 Winternationals). The car was not an abject failure, running in roughly the same time bracket as other Top Gas machines of the era (the low 7s), but it was not up to the level that the guys expected, and they yanked the motor for a traditional blown mill. Enriquez still has the engine sitting at Hilborn!
Buddy Ingersoll's Buick Pro Stocker
Buddy Ingersoll's passing in March brought back all those memories of his 260ci V6 Buick Pro Stock car that shook big-time drag racing to its core in 1986. Ingersoll rebodied an old Warren Johnson Oldsmobile, plunked the turbo V6 in, and ran in the IHRA's Pro Stock division. Early season struggles had competitors snickering, but a final-round appearance at the '86 IHRA Fall Nationals threw them into a panicked frenzy and got him banned from their Pro Stock class. Then NHRA, apparently not wanting the headache of seeing something close to a factory car in Pro Stock, relegated him to Competition Eliminator.
Like Buddy Ingersoll, George Montgomery drag raced a turbo Pinto with much success. The car hit the Super Stock scene in 1976, and Montgomery raced it until he retired in 1984. It was the last car he drove in competition. The 2.0L plant was making 500 hp with a single turbo blowing through a Holley carb. The car racked up lots of divisional wins and a few national event class wins as well. It is currently owned by a private collector.


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This Day in History for June 12 – Iran Election Disputed and More
Here's a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1942 – Anne Frank receives a diary for her thirteenth birthday (More info)
1963 – Civil rights leader Medgar Evers is murdered in Jackson, Mississippi by Ku Klux Klan member Byron De La Beckwith (More info)
1967 – In Loving v. Virginia, the US Supreme Court declares all state laws prohibiting interracial marriage are unconstitutional (More info)
1987 – During a speech at the Brandenburg Gate near the Berlin Wall, US President Ronald Reagan famously delivers the line, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" (More info)
1994 – Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman are killed outside her California home. Her ex-husband, O.J. Simpson, is later tried for the murders but acquitted. (More info)
2009 – A disputed presidential election in Iran leads to wide ranging protests in Iran and around the world. The events have been dubbed the "Twitter Revolution" because of the protesters' reliance on Twitter and other social-networking sites to communicate with one other. (More info)


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Some recent events have opened what I consider for me a new dimension in manufacturing. At Delcam's recent Technical Summit at Methods Machine Tools in Sudbury, Massachusetts, I got an in-depth look at the company's extensive range of CAD/CAM solutions. While I've long enjoyed seeing new developments in such products, the realism of 3D modeling and simulation that these systems can generate is what particularly amazes me. Moreover, the applications for this functionality are expanding.
A closer look at Delcam's CAD-based inspection software, used in conjunction with inspection hardware such as manual and CNC CMMs, portable arms, optical measuring devices and CNC machine tools to verify the quality and accuracies of products as they are machined, got me thinking about the potential of scanning items for the purposes of reverse engineering.
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In one example, a professor at Marshall University has used such technology to develop a Web-based 3D image library of fossil specimens. It allows paleontologists to quickly access and review precise measurements from the surface models, which were created from point data collected through laser scanning of the fossils.
In similar fashion, several of the Delcam modules were chosen for use in the design and production of the world's largest statue.


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From staff and wire reports
The Sacramento Kings aren't going anywhere anytime soon.
The saga of the Kings' future began back in January with an agreement between the Maloof family and Seattle-based investors Chris Hansen and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer that would have sold the team to them. They would then have brought the Seattle SuperSonics back to the NBA after they were relocated to Oklahoma City after the 2007-08 season.
But the Hansen/Ballmer group is coming away empty-handed in its attempt to bring the NBA back to the Emerald City, as the NBA's Board of Governors voted 22-8 to deny relocation of the franchise, keeping it Sacramento for now.
The NBA's relocation committee voted 7-0 on April 29 to recommend rejecting the relocation of the team to Seattle, but Hansen's group tried to sweeten the pot by increasing the franchise's valuation and offering a record relocation fee as well.
Sacramento's efforts have been led by software magnate Vivek Ranadive as well as Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, who have worked tirelessly to local and regional businesses and leaders to establish the framework for a new arena for the Kings.
The Ranadive group has a competing deal on the table based on the original franchise valuation of $525 million that Hansen and the Maloofs reached in January.
The Ranadive group has agreed to match the 65 percent price of $341 million for the Kings in that deal, and has put at least 50 percent of that $341 million into escrow. NBA Commissioner David Stern said last month that while the Sacramento bid to keep the Kings at the time was slightly lower than the Seattle bid, the league considered the Sacramento bid binding.
Although there has been substantial buzz in Seattle that there are potential antitrust issues that could be the basis for a lawsuit against the NBA if and when Hansen's bid is rejected, Hansen's group apparently remains uninterested in legal remedies upon rejection, according to the source.
Hansen believes that this may be the last time in the foreseeable future that political and business interests in Seattle will be aligned to give support for an NBA bid. The city of Seattle has committed up to $200 million toward construction of a $490 million arena in the city's SoDo area, next to Safeco Field, where baseball's Mariners play. Hansen, who has already purchased the land on which he wants to build the arena, would pay the rest.
Sacramento has committed $250 million toward construction of a $447 million arena that would be the centerpiece of a development plan at the current Downtown Plaza mall site.
Ranadive's group, which includes 24-Hour Fitness founder Mark Mastrov and the Jacobs Family, billionaire owners and managers of the Qualcomm company, has pledged to the NBA that it will not be a revenue sharing recipient if the Kings remain in Sacramento, citing the expected increased revenues the team will be able to get from a new building.
The Sacramento Bee reported this week that the NBA has encouraged the Ranadive group to put the remaining half of the $341 million into escrow as well to alleviate concerns of the Maloofs that the group has the financial wherewithal to complete the transaction.
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Letter to Members of Congress asking them to sign the "Which Side Are You On?" statement
September 18, 2008
Dear Member of Congress:
On behalf of the National Education Association's (NEA) 3.2 million members, we urge you to join with NEA and Health Care for America Now (HCAN) by signing the attached "Which Side Are You On?" statement.
HCAN is a national grassroots campaign fighting for quality, affordable health care for all. NEA is a proud member of the HCAN steering committee. We are working in coalition with more than 135 national and state-based groups - representing public educators, labor, community organizations, doctors, nurses, women, small businesses, faith-based organizations, think tanks, and others - to fight for access to health care for all.
Health care is likely to be at the top of the domestic congressional agenda in 2009 - a year in which we hope we will finally find a solution to the current health care crisis. We proudly endorse the HCAN principles (see attached), which call for quality, affordable health care for all.
We strongly encourage you to add your name as a supporter of the HCAN principles by signing on to the "Which Side Are You On?" statement. For more information on the HCAN campaign, visit http://healthcareforamericanow.org/
We look forward to your support!
Diane Shust, Director of Government Relations
Randall Moody, Manager of Federal Advocacy


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Sports Birthdays for June 29 — Dan Dierdorf and More
Here are some of the people in the sports world celebrating birthdays on June 29:
David Jenkins
Age: 76
Profession: Retired U.S. Olympian
Best Known For: A three-time world champion figure skater, American David Jenkins won the men's gold medal for figure skating during the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, CA.
Dan Dierdorf
Age: 63
Profession: Retired NFL Player / Broadcaster
Best Known For: A six-time Pro Bowl selection at offensive tackle while playing for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1971 to 1983, Dan Dierdorf is currently one of America's best known broadcast analysts. Dierdorf has served as a commentator on 'Monday Night Football' broadcasts, CBS Sports' NFL coverage and various college football telecasts. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1996.
Pedro Guerrero
Age: 56
Profession: Retired MLB Player
Best Known For: A five-time All-Star, Pedro Guerrero was part of the Los Angeles Dodgers' team that won the 1981 World Series. Along with Ron Cey and Steve Yeager, Guerrero was named co-Most Valuable Player of the 1981 World Series. Guerrero had a career batting average of .300 from 1978 to 1992 while playing with the Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals.
Theoren Fleury
Age: 44
Profession: Retired NHL Player
Best Known For: Theoren Fleury was a scrappy, diminutive hockey player who played in seven NHL All-Star games and scored more than 1,000 points in his career. Fleury was on the Calgary Flames' team that won the Stanley Cup in 1989, and he won a gold medal with Canada at the 2002 Winter Olympics. Off the ice, Fleury struggled with drug addiction, which shortened his NHL career. He also admitted to being sexually abused by one of his junior league hockey coaches and has since become an advocate for victims of sexual abuse.
Martin Truex Jr.
Age: 32
Profession: NASCAR Driver
Best Known For: Currently driving the No. 56 for Michael Waltrip Racing, Martin Truex Jr., is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver. Truex was a Nationwide Series champion in both 2004 and 2005. He is currently ninth in the 2012 Sprint Cup Series standings.
Joe Johnson
Age: 31
Profession: NBA Player
Best Known For: Joe Johnson is a six-time NBA All-Star, who has played with the Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns and Atlanta Hawks during his NBA career from 2001 to the present. After leaving the University of Arkansas after two years, Johnson was drafted 10th overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2001 NBA Draft. While in college, Johnson became the first freshman to lead Arkansas in both scoring and rebounding.


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Oscar Nominated Documentarys Program A
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Facing Fear
The worlds of a former neo-Nazi and the gay victim of his senseless hate crime attack collide by chance 25 years after the incident that dramatically shaped both of their lives. They proceed to embark on a journey of forgiveness that challenges both to grapple with their beliefs and fears, eventually leading to an improbable collaboration... and friendship.
The Lady in Number 6
The Lady In Number 6 is one of the most inspirational and uplifting stories of the year. 109 year old, Alice Herz Sommer, the world's oldest pianist and Holocaust survivor shares her story on how to achieve a long and happy life. She discusses the importance of music, laughter and how to have an optimistic outlook on life.
Karama has no Walls
'Karama Has No Walls' is a documentary film set in Change Square, in Yemen's capital city Sana'a, where members of a heavily armed population set aside their weapons, and peacefully assembled in early 2011 to demand the fall of Ali Abdullah Saleh's 33 year autocratic rule.