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- Last Updated on 07:55 AM 10/14/13
- BY Joe Chandler
Today is a big day for Halifax County High School senior Joey Gasperini.
Gasperini will represent Halifax County High School today when he tees off for the start of the two-day Virginia High School State Division 5 Golf Tournament at Richmond's Meadowbrook Country Club.
This will be the final time Gasperini will have the opportunity to represent the school and the school's golf team in competition. When the Comets golf team fell two shots shy of making the cut in the recent 5A North Region Tournament, Gasperini was the only Comets player to qualify for the state tournament as an individual, grabbing the final individual berth from the 5A North Region.
Team-wise, the 5A North Region Tournament ended what had been a stellar season for the Comets golf team, which finished third in the Piedmont District behind Franklin County High School and Tunstall High School and went on to win the Division 5 Conference 16 Championship Tournament.
Today, Gasperini, who will be playing in his first state tournament, gets his last shot at competing for the Comets.
"I'm really excited," Gasperini said of the state tournament.
"It's a huge experience. This is the all-time top. I'm excited to represent Halifax County High School. At the same time, I'm really sad the rest of the team can't join me in this tournament. I really wish they could be there. I especially wish Josh Irby and my brother, Peter, could also be able to represent Halifax County."
Gasperini has had the better part of two weeks to get ready for today's state tournament. For the Comets senior, it has been pretty much business as usual.
"I've just been sticking to the same game plan, putting here, chipping there, basically working the same thing I've been working on all along," he noted.
"I know I definitely have to stay focused 100 percent of the time. I can't slack at all. I know I've got to have 100 percent focus on every shot, on every aspect of the game."
Gasperini was scheduled to play a practice round at Meadowbrook Country Club yesterday. And, he will have Comets Head Coach David Graham with him every step of the way through the two days of state tournament play.
"I've never played the course before," Gasperini said late last week, "but Coach Graham has played the course and he has told me a lot about it. I'm sure that will help me a lot.
"He knows so much about the game," added Gasperini.
"He can help me plan each shot and think each hole through."
As far as goals are concerned, Gasperini says he would like to finish in the top 10.
"That would be pretty big to finish in the top 10 in the state," he remarked.
"I'm not going to worry about anybody else. I'm just going to play my game and do the best I can."
Gasperini says the fact he will be playing against good competitive golfers will help him.
"The better the people are that I play with, the better I tend to play," he explained.
"If I'm playing with people that are experienced and who play a lot, then I tend to feed off of that and make good shots. The more focused I am, the more confident I am in my shots. If I'm focused and confident, I will hit good golf shots.
"It's a much more intense atmosphere, and I think I'll be focused more and be more at 100 percent of my game," he added.
Gasperini said his game started to come around in the last half of the season.
"My season started really rough," he remarked.
"I was really nervous because it's my senior year and I wanted to do well all year. I just wasn't ready to start playing tournaments yet (when the season started). I didn't play in that many tournaments over the summer, so I really didn't have that experience going in.
"But, I worked on my swing and focused on shots and stepped it up and came through at the end of the season," continued Gasperini.
"Near the end (of the season) it was do-or-die. You couldn't slip up even once. Being a senior, I had a lot of experience and I think I played my part."


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I came home from work at 7 pm pst and had a huge box in front of my door. I knew it was the box set but did not know I would get it so fast! I only selected my number less than 36 hrs ago. I dug into it like a 5 yr old at christmas time. I did not get a golden ticket but I am fine with that. The necklace did not come due to manufacturing difficulties. But non the less so happy for the box. The incense is is yummy as well very earthy I burned a stick tonight. Please do not hesitate this box set is worth EVERY PENNY treat yourself or others to this great gift!
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The first national fraternity recognized on the University of Dayton's campus was the Pershing Rifles. Their origin dates back to the honorary military society of Dickman Rifles which was formed in February 1931. The unit was named in honor of Major General Joseph T. Dickman, Class of 1871, one of UD's most illustrious military alumnus. The purpose of the "Rifles" was to recognize those basic course cadets who attained a high degree of military ability and who displayed a keen interest in military science courses. In May of 1931, the Dickman Rifles were invited to a Pershing Rifles drill competition hosted by Ohio State University. Their introduction and exposure to the National Society of Pershing Rifles lead to a petition from the members of the Dickman Rifles to join the National Society. They received their charter on 12 February 1932 as Company E, First Regiment of the Pershing Rifles.
The Pershing Rifles had its origin in 1894, when future General John J. "Black Jack" Pershing, then a Second Lieutenant in charge of military instruction at the University of Nebraska, started a "Varsity Rifles" drill team. A year later, the unit was recognized as a fraternity and took on the formal name of "Pershing Rifles" in honor of their founder and mentor, 2LT Pershing. Throughout its history, UD's Pershing Rifles have been the mainstay for the University's Military Color Guard at sporting events and special ceremonies, hosting and competing in statewide and national drill competitions, and have been the driving force behind most of the Cadet Corps' social functions. After a brief period of inactivation during World War II, the "PR's" were re-chartered as Company B, First Regiment and continue on in the proud traditions and heritage. The Pershing Rifleman takes the initiative and with foresight, accomplishes what has to be done. A Pershing Rifleman cannot be clearly described, for they are a special breed... for they are "a cut above the rest!"
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Council employs more than 300 staff on zero-hour contracts (From Sutton Guardian)
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Sutton Council employs more than 300 staff on zero-hour contracts
Updated 4:01pm Tuesday 21st January 2014 in News By Mike Murphy-Pyle, Chief Reporter
More than 300 Sutton Council workers are on controversial 'zero-hour contracts'.
But the council has defended its use of the contracts, which allow work and pay to be stopped without notice, by saying they are a "necessary evil".
Zero-hour contracts are used to create on-call working patterns where employees are not paid a salary, they are paid only for the hours they work.
They are regularly used to employ students or retired people who want to do work when it suits them.
But they have attracted criticism as they may be exploited by unscrupulous employers to deny employees work for any reason.
Business Secretary Vince Cable has said they need closer regulation but ruled out banning them.
Last week it was revealed that Sutton Council employs 334 people on zero-hour contracts after a question was raised by Labour Councillor John Keys, who said he had been employed on one such contract and described it as "no fun".
Liberal Democrat Coun Colin Hall replied: "We have 334 current members of staff on zero-hour contracts in things like arts and leisure and supply teachers.
"When engage staff in zero-hour contracts it's when people are on holiday or off sick or where there is a seasonal demand for work."
Conservative Coun Tim Crowley asked Coun Hall to explain why the council raised concerns about McDonald's' use of zero-hours contracts at a recent meeting relating to a new restaurant opening in Wallington when the council itself uses them
Coun Hall said: "There are zero-hour contracts and there are zero-hour contracts. There are contracts where you must only work for one employer and there are those that allow you to work for others - like ours.
"Sometimes zero-hour contracts are a necessary evil and sometimes they are really unpleasant."
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Chevy Tahoe News and Views
It may have been difficult for some, but to all of us loyal readers the 2007 Tahoe Board gave us the opportunity to discuss general and specific issues with our '07s. The fact that the truck is in its first year is a driving force behind the need for an open forum to discuss general and specific issues. With out this board I would not have found out about the rattle, MPG, or many other issues with out having to search endlessly through the topics. The fact that you all have boards still open from the early part of the Summer shows that those were nothing topics. I don't understand why you would close the only board that had new post everyday if not several times a day. I just don't think you understand the posters and the need for such a board. The move was arbitrary and uneeded. We liked it yet you felt like changing the make up of the boards. I hope you have noticed the drop off in new posts, I know I have.
jjmjgnx Posts: 34I completely agree! I think it was stupid to stop that old board. The 2007 Tahoe's are different from other Tahoes. I noticed that no one is posting anymore at the other boards also. I don't even visit this site much anymore. I'm not going to digging through posts about pre 2007's, looking for info on the 2007.
The 2007 Tahoe/Yukon board had to one of the most popular ones on Edmunds.com
Bring back the board!! Uncheck the Read Only flag!!
You don't have to dig through 2000+ Tahoe posts about the '07 - you can just talk about it here.
The GMC folks can visit or stick with their GMC Yukon discussions.
It's easy to subscribe just to the '07 Tahoe discussions like this one and newcomers won't have to try to find their way in a big group of posts that lump styling, ergonomic and problems questions together.
Check out the Tracking buttons - it makes it easy to keep up with new posts (and posts are up since we started breaking out the discussions).
Like the Tahoe itself, our Tahoe groups are "bigger, bolder, more efficient, more luxurious, and more capable than ever!"
Need help navigating? email@example.com - or send a private message by clicking on my name.
junglegeorge Posts: 129Steve, I have been both loyal to and active in this forum for months, what attracted me was the general 2007 Tahoe topic and the fact that I did not have to search through all the previous model discussions. It's probably selfish on my part, but I don't want to sift through all the issues on earlier models. For example: A cab leak on a 2000 Tahoe has nothing in common to the cab leak on my 2007. 16 in tire and wheel combos on a 2003 Tahoe have nothing to do with the 20's on the 07. When reading all posts on the 07 Tahoe, I am not necessarily looking for anything in particular, however I have learned more about issues, modifications s, and experiences I have anywhere else. Now with the new format I basically have to guess what to look for or end up having to filter through unrelated topics and posts. As I stated in an earlier post, I for one want to follow all topics related to my new 07 Tahoe, and only the topics related to my 07,. I enjoyed the fact that they were all available in one place. If you check your site log, you will see that many of us check the forum several times a day, as well as subscribe to the e-mail notification. I for one had a ritual of checking every morning, during lunch, and prior to turning in for the night. I understand all the search and notification options available, just not interested. Sorry old friend, this new format does not interest me at all, I hope you re-consider, and if you do please drop me a e-mail. To all the Tahoe owners I wish you luck with your trucks, and posts. Thanks for letting me vent, George signing off.
All you need to do is go to the top group - Chevrolet Suburban & Tahoe - and pick out the 07 discussions and track them (there are already four or five other '07 specific discussions that predate this latest change). You don't have to track all 40 some odd discussions.
Then every few weeks you may want to check the group list or Browse By Vehicle for other topics that may interest you.
It's more like we just moved the ebrake from the floor to the console; the steering wheel is still in the same place. :shades:
Need help navigating? firstname.lastname@example.com - or send a private message by clicking on my name.
greggboston Posts: 39Totally agree, there was no logical reason to drop the board since it generated a lot of visits to the Edmunds site (that's the purpose of these forums, isn't it?). I found lots of useful info from the "general" 2007 Tahoe/Yukon board and found there was no other discussion threads with even 10% of the great info on the 2007's and knowledgeable folks that the old thread had.
This change was disappointing, I enjoyed the old board, and this has made it less likely that I visit this site. I only have so much time to pop in and I don't have time to wade through various threads to look for 2007 info. So if there is no more 2007 info that is easy to find and interesting you won't find me visiting much longer.
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Please reconsider your stance on the 2007 Tahoe Board. Bring it back...... I have a 2007 Denali, and like everyone else here that has objected, I must agree with all of their comments. It gave me one board that I could go to(several times a day) and see about possible different issues that affect this new bodystyle from GM. Whether it's a Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, or Yukon XL...most if not all of the issues relate to all of us. WE DON'T CARE about the 2003 transfer case whine?
When the 2008 bodystyle rolls out, then maybe consolidate this board, but for now, there are many different issues that we are all trying to find out and this board WAS the best site on the net to find out the information. Now regardless what you are saying about clicking up a level and track all boards etc...it is too much work if you want to be able to log in and check it and then log back out. I am not in college and don't have all day to spend cruising the different boards to find the info I am looking for. THIS SITE WAS IT.
Just my 2 cents worth. :shades:
tony20fan Posts: 30George,
Glad to see a familiar name. I agree with you 100%. I don't want to read any other posts besides the ones about the 2007 Tahoe (or Yukon). I, too, check the site several times a day and I enjoy reading other people's thoughts and ideas about this wonderful vehicle. I felt lost on this site after the original board was shut down. Where were all the familiar people? I hope this board will become what the other one was - minus the MPG discussions. We've got great vehicles even thougth the MPG figures were inaccurate. Hey, if we wanted gas misers we would have bought compact cars!!
Don't sign off George - or any other Tahoe lovers either. Let's use this as our new board. I'm still in a quandry regarding the rear mat. I like to keep the 3rd row seats in and tumbled forward and need a mat that will cover the back and will also let me put the seats down when I need them. Help guys!! My two Yellow Labs are counting on you. They'll need to ride in the back soon!!! Hope to see all the "oldies" here.
Dawn (Yes, I'm a girl Tahoe fan )
From your posts in the old discussion board (now Read Only)I was left with the impression that we weren't going to be allowed to talk about any & all issues affecting the 07 body style of the Tahoe/Yukon in one discussion group, and that we were going to be required to break them up into separate discussions based on issue.
Did I misinterpret your posts or has their been an adaptation based on feedback?
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Did I misinterpret your posts or has their been an adaptation based on feedback?
Those aren't mutually exclusive propositions!
It was never our intent to cut off contact among our loyal and longtime members. The driving force behind the changes is the extremely daunting prospect faced by people coming to the site seeking information. They were confronted with all inclusive general discussions comprised of thousands (and, yes, even tens of thousands!) of posts. And they have been complaining to us about it in a deafening chorus.
As such, we will not be going back to the monolithic and ponderous single make/model topics. We will continue to seek the right level of "fine scale resolution" and this page is part of that endeavor.
For my part, I have been trying to come up with topics that (a) allow for continuous dialog among members but (b) will not be viewed as a primary data source. I have been experimenting with "Meet the members!" and "News and Views" topics. Those titles don't broadcast "this is where all of your specific questions are answered!" while the old style "Chevy Tahoe 2007" essentially invites noobs and longtimers alike to all gather in one place for answers to all questions.
The new system, through the group pages, let's someone see at a glance where he or she should go for the information they need without having to traverse vast expanses of extraneous information.
On the other hand, the more informal and "social" topics like this page can act as a catalyst for generating new topics as well as providing guidance and direction to noobs on where they should post their questions - particularly during the transition.
None of this happened or will happen overnight but, in the end, I think it will make the forums a lot more useful, more informative and, yes, even more friendly!
tidester, host
Remembering the old days a wishing to be back there again. It was sure nice to have a place to go and find information about the GM-900.
When I was searching the internet to find information on the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban that I had ordered, I came across a forum. I noticed that it was called "2007 Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon". But with the exceptions of the Suburban body is 20" longer, wheel base is 14" longer and a few other things they are same vehicle. Chevrolet, GMC different trim and options but close enough. I found that it was very informative and it gave me something to do while I was waiting for my vehicle to be built.
After the vehicle arrived I kept checking the form to find out further information about the vehicle, like problems, concerns, accessories, tips... I wasn't looking for a specific problems or anything in particular but I did find good information and items that I would not have known or found out about if it wasn't for that forum. I went as far as having a shortcut on my desktop! After the form was stopped I tried checking the other forums and found myself getting tired sifting through 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003 it became a pain. Going from checking the forum from 4 to 6 times a day, to once a day, I was hoping that someone in authority would reactivate it. I came into the forum at about post # 1500, I then found myself going back and reading all the others to catch up...yes, I have no life.
Be it a Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Yukon XL, Avalanche, we all had one thing in common, 2007 GM-900.
As it was said before "Just my 2 cents worth." Maybe if others will put their own 2 cents in, we could get enough money together and bribe the hosts in starting a 2007 GM-900 Forum Tahoe, Suburban, and Yukon .
jerrywimer Posts: 588is that you can simply go one level up from this discussion, by clicking the link that says "Chevrolet Suburban & Tahoe" in the line at the top of this page reading "Created by twernst10 in the Chevrolet Suburban & Tahoe Message Board", then on the resulting page click the "Track this group" link at the top right side above the list of discussions going on.
Once you do that you'll see the list of discussions with new posts in them each time you come here. And because most of them are fairly specific as to what they're about (for instance- "2007 Tahoe/ 20"Wheels"), you now have a much easier time seeing if there's anything that might be of interest to you. If there's not anything posted about a problem you're experiencing, you can start a new one with the appropriate title. And since you're most concerned with 2007 issues, you can even include the vehicle model info as in the example, so anyone else can easily filter the list without having to browse through hundred or thousands of posts in a single mishmash topic.
The new change is a very good thing. And if you feel lost the old standby "Search" is still around to search through all the topics under a grouping, or even in just a single topic. It may take some time to adjust to, but trust me, in the end it's MUCH easier to find things this way.
I understand what the hosts are trying to do, and in some cases it makes since. As I stated before "I wasn't looking for a specific problems or anything in particular..." I was looking for general discussion. I found it very nice and good reading to go to the last known post and start reading again. Now you have to check different post to find all the information about "2007 Tahoe & Suburban" instead of one.
Well All,
I guess I am the father of this new discussion. I want to thank Tidster and the other host (sorry I forgot your screenname) for allowing my "Bring Back The 2007 Tahoe Board" to morph into the old general 2007 Tahoe/Yukon board. I think we all agree that the need for the general board to be open is great. It allowed us to ask general questions as well as specific ones. With the specific questions creating their own "new" boards. I am happy that so many of my fellow '07 owners are active in this new discussion; it will once again allow us the opportunity to ferret out problems, concerns and most importantly joys that we have with our new American Beasts. :shades: :shades: :shades: :shades: :shades: . I agree with others and the hosts that one way to keep track is to search, one way is to subscribe to email notices, and one way is just to loyally check the boards. I prefer the latter.
Now let me re-ask a question from many months ago. I have developed an overhead rattle. I believe I have tracked it down to the rear overhead light, the one in the cargo area. My question is, what fixes did the dealer do for any of you? Is there one I can do? I have to bring my '07 in for an oil change next week and would like to have some posibilities before I ask them to spend the day fixing it.
Thanks again to our hosts for responding so quickly and allowing us to have this forum.
ahightower DFWPosts: 461The new way really is nice once you get used to it. I subscribe to the entire make/models that I'm interested, and whenever a new topic is started, it automatically shows up as I click through on "read new posts". I read almost everything, but if something shows up that I'm not interested in, I use that nifty little scrolly wheel on my mouse and get to the bottom and click once more.
Give the new format a chance. I'm learning a lot from you guys and gals. This is the most civil and intelligent auto forum that I've come across yet, and now the format is more modern. Please take the time to get used to it. Thanks!
canddmeyer Posts: 382I also agree. Bring back the Chevy Tahoe board as well as the 2007 Tahoe board. While you're at it, bring back the Honda Accord board as well as the Toyota 4Runner board which are two others I frequent.
It used to be very easy going to a board and have a general conversation, and go to an alternate board for problems and solutions relating to model year. Now discussions appear to be spread all over the place in new boards.
For example: This board, and especially the Honda Accord board have no place where someone can have a general conversation about the vehicle without going to the related Problems and Solutions forum, OR, opening a new board about a single topic, which is what is happening now all over these forums. Definitely a step backwards for those of us who want to read about current or future vehicles.
tahoedave Posts: 9Not that it matters what I want, but I cast another vote for bringing back the 2007 Tahoe/Yukon forum. I started researching the '07 Tahoe before it came out last January and continued to do so until I bought my LTZ on July 1st. I found a lot of really useful information on the forum. Since my purchase, I continued to find a wealth of information on problems/issues and accessories. It was convenient to only have to click once to hear everything the contributors had to say. Sure, there were discussions that I wasn't necessarily interested in, but I could just check back and catch a thread that was of interest. I realize the new system is not rocket science, but it just seems entirely less convenient to have to click on each topic heading only to find that the particular discussion is not of interest or relevant to my concerns. I liked having everything under one discussion - from cargo mats, bowties, and rear fascia closeouts to rear window molding and mileage concerns. You do a great service here and the readers are clearly knowledgeable (and frequently passionate about their views!), I just preferred it the way it was. Thanks.


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Twenty years old with a 15-month-old daughter, Danielle Wills has no job — something she plans on changing.
Classrooms put her off, so she attended an online high school. Now that she has a daughter, Citlali, Wills is living at home with her parents in Tacoma. She plans to change that, as well.
Finding work today isn't easy for anyone, let alone single mothers without high school diplomas.
"There are not a lot of opportunities for young people to find a job," Wills said. "I figured if I could get my hands on training, it would make it easier to find work."
She went to Tacoma Goodwill's Milgard Work Opportunity Center, where she read about youth barista training and met with the program director, Audra Laymon.
"It's not a huge program, with seven annual cycles of 16 weeks each, some of them overlapping," Laymon said. "We have a lengthy, competitive selection process and usually have four students per cycle."
On the second and fourth Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., there's an orientation class at the Milgard Center where the 16-week course is explained. If there's anyone interested who can't make that time, Laymon said, they can telephone her directly.
"After orientation, we'll usually have eight to 10 people who want to follow up," she said. "Some won't show up for their interview. We tell them up front, a drug screen is part of this. After that, it comes down to who needs it most.
"We want to help the students who need us."
The barista course is for students ages 16-24; the average age is 20, Laymon said. The course includes classroom work, then on-the-job training. Students also learn coffee history and the "espresso arts."
Until late January, the hands-on part was done exclusively at a small cafe at the Milgard Center.
Now, Goodwill has a second coffee stand, and this one is off-campus.
"We knew Community Health Care was planning a clinic in the Hilltop, and they were aware of our program," Laymon said. "It was a partnership, and we wanted a presence in the Hilltop."
The new beverage stand, called Coffee Buzz, is in the building at 1202 Martin Luther King Jr. Way. It gives the Goodwill program and its students two venues for its program.
"They will now experience different paces and customer flow, different customers, environment and equipment," Goodwill CEO Terry Hayes said. "Adapting to different locations makes them more qualified to step into both single shop and chain businesses, making them more competitive for job placement."
That's the whole point of the program — placing young people in the coffee business for which the Puget Sound area is nationally known.
"We started this in 2009 and have had 65 students graduate since then," Laymon said. "Our placement rate is above 75 percent, and last year it was 88 percent."
What's all the more extraordinary is that many graduates are high school dropouts with no job experience who have never been part of a working team.
"Our first class, we talk about job skills like being on time, working enthusiastically, being part of a team or shift," Laymon said. "Then we start with baby steps: how to work the machinery, how to deal with customers, work a cash register."
Wills enters her sixth week of training Monday; she's a fast learner who Laymon said has to battle boredom.
"She gets things fast, and when others need more time, she can lose focus a little," Laymon said. "She's hungry for information."
Wills is eager to turn this tuition-free class into a job.
"I like the program; it's very hands-on, which helps me focus," she said. "If it were just regular classroom stuff, that would not be as easy for me. I pretty much know the basics now. I can steam milk, pull shots, make the drinks."
Wills hasn't burned herself yet, and Laymon said the program makes barista safety one of its main topics.
"This is embarrassing, but the last injury we had was me," Laymon said. "I was cleaning something, took it for granted and sliced my finger. I became the cautionary tale."
• Contact youth barista program manager Audra Laymon by phone at 253-573-6560 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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I love how everybody's insecurities get riled up and the insults start flowing every time xanman posts, and quite frankly, he couldn't give a rat's ass cuz he's having fun and enjoying life.
Its like the Infinite Monkey Theorem, if you put X amount of monkeys in a room with a typewriter and ask them to give you Shakespeare 99% of them will fling their shit at you while the other 1% will masturbate in the corner.
Just lurking in a Hawaiian tide pool searching for sea life...
Also lurking in the same pool, maybe 2 feet away... Baby Octopus...
Its like the Infinite Monkey Theorem, if you put X amount of monkeys in a room with a typewriter and ask them to give you Shakespeare 99% of them will fling their shit at you while the other 1% will masturbate in the corner.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia – Elon's Alex Swim's two-run single in the bottom of the eighth broke a 4-all deadlock as the Phoenix eliminated UNCW with a 6-4 win on Sunday at the NCAA Charlottesville Regional at Davenport Stadium.
The Phoenix (34-29) advanced to the 6 p.m. game where they'll take on top-seeded Virginia. The Seahawks concluded their season with a 38-23 mark.
Elon reliever Ryan Pennell (3-2) picked up the win after shutting out the Seahawks on a hit and a walk in two innings out of the bullpen.
Justin Livengood (1-3) was saddled with the loss, allowing two runs on two hits and only facing two batters.
Casey Jones held game-high honors with three hits as the Phoenix outhit the Seahawks, 14-9.
Luke Dunlap and Ryan LaGrange had two hits apiece for UNCW while Terence Connelly knocked in two runs on a single and hit by pitch late in the game.
How it happened: Christian MacDonald allowed a leadoff single in the eighth, but erased that runner with a double play. He walked the following and pinch runner Blaine Bower stole second to move into scoring position. Livengood came on and Chris Bresnahan singled through the leftside to plate Bower with the tying run. Quinn Bower followed with a single and both runners moved up on a wild pitch. Swim followed with a single to center off UNCW reliever Kelly Secrest to provide the winning margin.
Inside the numbers: The Seahawks advanced runners in 12-of-19 opportunities, but went 2-for-11 with RISP … Elon collected five hits in 11 at bats with two out and plated three two-out RBI's … UNCW starter Blaze Tart and MacDonald combined for 14 ground ball outs … Both teams combined for just three strikeouts on the game.
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There was laughter, clapping, cheering and even some groaning, as a capacity crowd gathered at Patch's Presidential Debate viewing party Wednesday night to witness the first debate between Pres. Barack Obama and Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney.
About 60 to 70 people from around the county attended the party at Britannia Arms in Capitola to watch the debate at Magness Arena at the University of Denver moderated by Jim Lehrer of the "PBS NewsHour."
As the debate began, Amy Smith, 36, of Santa Cruz, who works in patient services at Dominican Hospital, said Obama has her vote no matter what.
"It seems like they are both trying to do the best they can," Smith said of the beginning of the debate. "But I'm all for Obama, especially with all the medical support he gives."
Edward Walker, 51, of Santa Cruz, said that though Romney seemed more energetic, Obama did a great job.
"I think [Obama's] message is clear and concise. Romney seems like he is groping for answers," Walker said. "In terms of demeanor, Obama is having to deal with the horrors of the world. Romney hasn't had to yet. He's relaxing, he has had nothing else to do but prepare for this debate."
Obama supporter Jana Meares, 52, of Watsonville, said Obama was "his usual wonderful self."
"I think Romney has been hired as a very bad actor," Meares said. "It seems like he's playing a very hammy part. I think Obama is being chill."
Though the majority of support was for Obama, Tristan College, 26, of Morgan Hill said that he would be voting for Romney.
"I don't think Obama has made any good points. Being the incumbent I did think he would be stronger. The strongest point Romney made is that unemployment is still going up even though Obama said we are in a recovery," said College, who was laid off last week from his job as an EMT.
As the debate came to an end, most of the crowd said they felt that Obama took the debate.
"The president won. He presented his ideas clearly and articulately and he used real data," said Jim Gingerich, 68, of Albuquerque, New Mexico. "Romney lied about so many things, including how much he would cut from Medicare."
Joanne Hale of Soquel said Obama spoke from the heart.
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'2 Million Bikers' Snaking Toward D.C. Can Parade Without Paperwork
No permit? No problem, says D.C. government, despite likely traffic nightmare.
Motorcyclists arrive in Washington, D.C., during the annual Memorial Day Rolling Thunder Rally, May 30, 2004. Thousands of bikers are expected in D.C. Wednesday for a 9/11 commemoration ride.
The nation's capital has relatively relaxed rules concerning the exercise of First Amendment rights. Because of this, the "2 million bikers" en route to commemorate the victims of 9/11 won't be bothered while snarling city traffic Wednesday.
[EARLIER: Police Say They'll Move Against Bikers If 'Crimes' Committed]
"It is not a crime to parade" through the city without a permit, Ted Gest, a spokesman for the D.C. attorney general's office, told U.S. News. That office prosecutes violations of D.C. law.
But, Gest cautioned, "I don't think we can speculate on what penalties the motorcycle riders might be subjected to for traffic or other offenses because we don't know what they're going to do."
The "2 Million Bikers to D.C." demonstration was announced in August and its last-minute request for a National Park Service event permit was denied.
Organizers had sought the temporary closure of some city roads and intersections to allow an efficient inflow and outflow of riders from the National Mall area, but park service spokesperson Carol Johnson told The Blaze "it would cause a severe service disruption of traffic... We couldn't provide adequate park police services and park police escorts and it would require a lot of road closures so it was denied."
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In a Friday post on Facebook, the organizers apologized to city residents for what will likely be gridlock as the patriotic bikers rev their engines in remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, and the U.S. soldiers who shipped off to fight al-Qaida in Afghanistan 12 years ago.
"What could have been a one or two hour ride through will now likely be an all day event," the organizers said. The plan is to meet up outside D.C. and cross into the city sometime after 11 a.m. The exact route isn't being made public, they said, because of "security purposes."
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Although bikers are being instructed to obey all relevant traffic laws – such as yielding to pedestrians and stopping at red lights – a spokesman for Washington's Metropolitan Police Department told U.S. News on Monday that police will move in "if there is a crime committed." Possible crimes, the spokesman said, include doing anything that requires a permit.
That's where D.C.'s demonstration-friendly free speech policies come in. Unlike in other American cities, where an impromptu parade – or one conducted after a permit is denied - can land participants zip-tied around the wrists in the back of a paddy wagon, D.C. allows them.
[RELATED: There Is No More 'Million Muslim March' on 9/11]
Gest pointed to the relevant city code, which says, "It shall not be an offense to assemble or parade on a District street, sidewalk, or other public way, or in a District park, without having provided notice or obtained an approved assembly plan."
However, the code also insists that organizers "shall give notice and apply for approval of an assembly plan" from the city, except for planned demonstrations with under 50 people, demonstrations that only use sidewalks and crosswalks or ones that are spontaneous reactions to major events.
The biker parade will likely be attended by hundreds or thousands of people and it meets none of the three exceptions. However, as Gest's confirmation and the city code itself make clear, proceeding without a permit is not a punishable violation of the law.
Bikers from across the country are making their way to D.C. Twitter and local press reports document groups travelling through Arizona, Florida, Maine, Tennessee, Texas and other states. Massive gatherings are documented in tweeted photos by enthusiastic bikers.
Although there will likely be fewer than 2 million participants, the event's name is a reflection of its impetus: wall-to-wall news coverage of another D.C. event on the 9/11 anniversary, the now-renamed "Million Muslim March." Amid the buzzing of bikes, participants of that demonstration, retitled "the Million American March Against Fear" in February, will rally on the National Mall – where they were granted a NPS permit – against government surveillance and alleged post-9/11 authoritarianism.


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QINGDAO, China, May 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/-- According to the data just released by China Customs on refrigerator exports for the first quarter of this year, China continued its steady growth in refrigerator exports during the quarter. Hisense topped the list in terms of both export volume and export value, with a 13.6 percent and a 9.7 percent share respectively, ahead of all competitors and maintaining its number one standing.
In 2013, China exported white goods worth US$21.3 billion, a year-over-year increase of 3.8 percent and accounting for 56.6 percent of all home appliance exports. The refrigerator and washing machine sectors continued to see a favorable growth trend. During the first quarter of this year, the refrigerator industry maintained this trend, with Hisense in the lead with a growth rate three times that of the industry average.
In 2012, Hisense already ranked first in the refrigerator industry with export share based on volume of 11.9 percent. The refrigerator manufacturer then expanded its leading position in 2013 with export by volume reaching a 12.2 percent share and export by value reaching a 9.1percent share. At the same time, the company also performed well in the domestic refrigerator market and consistently ranked among the top two players.
Despite the many uncertainties roiling the global economy, China's home appliance exports have maintained steady growth. Due to accurate understanding of user demand and R&D efforts in healthy as well as energy-saving and environmentally friendly technologies, China's home appliance makers led by Hisense have gradually become the first choice for many consumers worldwide. Chinese brands continue to demonstrate a higher level of competitiveness and development potential.
With the remarkable growth in refrigerator exports, Hisense has ranked first in the refrigerator industry for two consecutive years. This is a reflection of the international competitive strength of Hisense's refrigerators as the company has made great strides in export markets with its global independent brand strategy. Adhering to the most stringent standards worldwide, the company has won the trust of not only domestic but also demanding foreign consumers and business partners, further strengthening its competitive edge in the Chinese and global markets for mid- and high-end refrigerators.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- It's been about as lopsided as can be. A perfect 17-0 record, a plus-581 points scoring margin and a halftime lead in every single meeting. Since the first game between the two programs in 1992, Florida State's dominance over Duke has been definitive.
But could this season be different?
The Blue Devils (6-2, 3-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) come to Tallahassee for Saturday's 3:30 p.m. game against the No. 12 Seminoles (7-1, 4-1 ACC) unlike any of those previous 17 versions of themselves. They lead the ACC's Coastal Division and are bowl eligible for the first time since 1994. They've eclipsed the 500-yards mark on offense twice this season and are second in the league in passing yardage per game.
Head coach David Cutcliffe has transformed his team into more than just an afterthought at the basketball-crazy university.
"[Duke has] a very dynamic passing attack [and has] done a super job on defense," FSU coach Jimbo Fisher said. "[They] have an excellent punter and kicker. It will be a huge challenge for us this weekend. We'll have to bring our 'A' game."
Fisher has called talented Duke wide receiver Connor Vernon a "technician" because of his precision route-running and attention to detail. Vernon has been at the center of the Blue Devils' improved aerial attack this year along with Jamison Crowder.
The duo has combined to catch 102 passes this season and quarterback Sean Renfree has guided an offense that is registering 289.4 yards passing per game and 35 points per contest. As a team, the Blue Devils average 415.9 yards per game.
If the rest of the country isn't yet ready to realize that Duke is for real, Florida State's defense doesn't appear to have that same issue.
"A lot of people are still stuck on 'Duke is not good.' But actually they are very good," FSU linebacker Telvin Smith said. "They are leading the [Coastal Division] so we are going to be prepared and be ready for them."
The Seminoles are also ready to unveil a new punt returner.
Fisher announced this week that sophomore defensive back Tyler Hunter will return punts for the team against Duke. Hunter is replacing Rashad Greene, who fumbled a return out of bounds in FSU's 33-20 win at Miami last weekend and has struggled on special teams in recent weeks.
"Tyler's a 4.3 [40-yard dash] guy," Fisher said. "He has great [speed], you saw it when he had the interception return [against Miami]. Tyler's got great ball skills. When I first recruited him, I saw him while he was playing quarterback, and with that option up there at Lowndes [High School], he was breaking touchdown runs."
Hunter's ascension up the punt-return depth chart is more than just the 'Noles trying something new against a weaker opponent. It's about putting the best 11 players at each position on the field against a talented foe that presents a real road block on the Seminoles' journey to the conference title game.
And it's a road that FSU must take without its best offensive player, Chris Thompson.
FSU lost the talented tailback to a season-ending knee injury last weekend and had to rely on the legs of James Wilder, Jr. and Devonta Freeman to run them to victory against the Hurricanes. Wilder, Jr. will likely start the first game of his career Saturday against Duke with Freeman set to get his far amount of carries as well.
The Seminoles also have reliable fullback Lonnie Pryor to lean on as the senior has terrific ball-carrying abilities despite his primary role as a blocker.
"We feel comfortable in the depth at that situation," Fisher said.
Saturday's contest is part of Homecoming 2012 and will feature a variety of special events throughout the weekend. For a full list of events, be sure to check out the FSU vs. Duke F.A.Q.
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Conducting an arc flash study
Consulting engineers have an opportunity to provide real-time arc flash diagnostics remotely to their customers.
According to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), electrical injuries in the workplace─in particular, "arc flash" accidents─result in the death of a facility worker every 48 hours.
In fact, during a seven-year study conducted by the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Bureau of Statistics, 2,576 U.S. workers died and another 32,807 sustained lost-time injuries─missing an average of 13 days away from work─due to electrical shock or burn injuries. These statistics were validated in a second study involving more than 120,000 employees that determined arc flash injuries accounted for 77% of all recorded electrical injuries.
Arc flash testing
The problem is that an arc flash incident can occur, without warning, anywhere the voltage is above 120 V. Although NFPA 70E Article 130.3 requires that an arc flash study be conducted at least every five years or whenever a major modification occurs, a study is a painstaking, labor-intensive undertaking, and one that may be outdated almost as soon as it is completed.
Such a study may also be expensive, increasing in cost by these factors: size of the facility for data collection, revision of one-line drawings, short-circuit and protective device coordination studies, warning label installation, and arc flash training. For all of their good intentions, companies may be slower to spend money on inspections until the need for them is obvious.
The rise and fall of arcing current
Most of the arc flash studies done today use commercially available software that calculates arcing energy using the algorithm presented in IEEE-1584. The software performs a short-circuit calculation to determine available bolted fault current. Once the arcing current is derived from the bolted fault current, the arcing current is then used to calculate fault-clearing time. Finally, the arcing energy is calculated using IEEE-1584 formulae.
Arcing energy essentially depends on arcing current and fault clearing time. An increase in arcing current will cause higher energy, providing that fault clearing time is constant. An example of that is shown Figure 1.
However, arcing current often falls in the I2t region of solid-state protective devices. Such a case is shown in Figure 2. Here, if arcing current is reduced, fault clearing time will increase, which will cause an increase in arcing energy.
The examples in Figures 1 and 2 illustrate the necessity to evaluate several network configurations. Different configurations (scenarios) will produce different short-circuit levels, which translate to different arcing currents, fault clearing times, and, finally, different arcing energies and arc flash boundaries.
High versus low short-circuit currents
The short-circuit level in the network depends primarily on:
- Network configuration (tie-breaker position, generators are running, etc.)
- Available fault from the utility
- State of the large motors in the network (running or not).
Sometimes (but not very often) an electric power utility will provide information about minimum and maximum short-circuit current. If this information is available, it is wise to analyze at least two scenarios:
- Maximum utility contribution + all motors are running
- Minimum utility contribution + none of the motors are running.
The above scenarios are bound to find the minimum and maximum short-circuit results throughout the network.
If the facility has standby generators, it is expected that the minimum short circuit will be obtained when systems are fed from generators. Therefore, an engineer may want to evaluate the following scenarios:
- Maximum utility contribution + all motors are running + generators are on or off (depending on the way the system is run)
- Utility off + generators are running + none of the motors are running.
However, things get more complex if there are several points of coupling within the utility and the coupling transformers are of different sizes. One such system is depicted in Figure 3. The system is a simplification of many networks the author has encountered in the past.
The system in Figure 3 has 500 and 2000 kVA transformers feeding the separate switchgears. There is also an abundance of local generation. Due to the high impedance of the 500 kVA transformer, the fault level at the BUS-1 is significantly lower than the fault level at the BUS-2 (i.e., 10 versus 35 kA). If the system is fed from generators, the fault level at both buses is between these two extremes (e.g., 20 kA). Therefore, the following conclusions can be drawn:
- BUS-1 has a maximum fault level when fed from the generators.
- BUS-1 has a minimum fault level when fed from the utility.
- BUS-2 has a maximum fault level when fed from the utility.
- BUS-2 has a minimum fault level when fed from the generators.
Consequently, an engineer needs to evaluate at least four scenarios to find the min/max fault levels.
Are maximum and minimum short circuits enough?
The next logical question is if maximum and minimum fault cases are bound to reveal the worst case arc flash. The answer is, unfortunately, no.
Let's analyze BUS-2 from Figure 3. If one assumes that BUS-2's protection (from Figure 3) is similar to the one shown in Figure 2, it should be expected that the worst case arc flash scenario will correspond to the minimum fault level at BUS-2. Minimum fault level at BUS-2 will be obtained when the system is fed from generators with no motors running. However, there is a large motor contribution to the fault from Chiller-1. This fault current will not flow through breaker CB-BUS2-1 responsible for clearing the fault; hence, it will not influence the fault clearing time. Therefore, the maximum arcing energy at BUS-2 will be obtained when:
- The system is fed from a generator—minimum fault current to the protective device causes maximum fault clearing time
- Chiller-1 is running—increased fault current at the bus (not branch CB-BUS2-1) will not influence fault clearing time, but will help increase the energy.
This example illustrates that there are special cases where it is not enough to find min/max fault regimes. Additional analysis is needed if one is to find the worst-case scenario.
Real-time arc flash analysis
Many modern mission critical facilities have state-of-the-art data acquisition systems. These systems gather a plethora of information about system configuration: position of switching equipment, state of generators, state of motors, etc. At any given point in time, all of the conditions discussed in previous sections are known. If all of these data are transferred to the facility model, arc flash calculation would give the exact results at the given time. Moreover, if the model is to follow the system in real time (every change in the system is immediately reflected in the model), multiple arc flash calculations would explore all the system configurations and therefore find the worst-case arc flash results.
In fact, within the past 18 months, a new software technology called "power analytics" has emerged that─though created primarily to ensure power reliability and energy efficiency─has also been proven to provide real-time arc flash assessments.
By enabling real-time model-based diagnostics of power systems infrastructure─incorporating the arc flash, power flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, etc., calculations from the original design model ─power analytics enables consultants and facility operators to glean unprecedented visibility into operational detail and previously unpredictable events.
Perhaps the most important aspect of real-time arc flash analysis is the opportunity for the user to understand how different system configurations impact arc flash hazard. For example, the user will realize that when the system is fed from standby generation the energy at a given panel is always above 20 cal/cm2, while if the system is fed from the utility the energy is well below 20 cal/cm2. Hence, he can decide to send the electrician to work on that panel when the system is not on generators.
Prior to entering an energized area and beginning daily tasks, a worker simply queries the system for a real-time arc flash status. It then responds with an up-to-date recommendation on the appropriate safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary to work in the vicinity. Recommendations are based upon IEEE 1584 and the NFPA 70E standards entitled, "IEEE Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations," and "Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces," respectively.
Consulting engineers now have a great opportunity to provide real-time arc flash diagnostics remotely to their customers. Every time a worker goes into an energized area, the need for safety is paramount. Thanks to the sophisticated abilities of today's analytical software, consultants can not only provide better protection and service to their clients, but create an additional revenue stream as well. Real-time arc flash studies are much faster, automate the process that is painfully manual, and cost less.
While no systems are 100% foolproof in detecting arc flash hazards, the new generation of power analytics technology seems to be the most promising development yet. Why? Because this sophisticated software ensures that workers are forewarned to the greatest extent possible about how to protect themselves from arc flash, an all-too-common and often-surprising threat to workplace health and safety.
- Radibratovic is director of power engineering at EDSA Micro Inc. He has performed numerous power systems studies for mission critical facilities, data centers, manufacturing facilities, and oil refineries. He received both his doctorate and master's degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in electrical and computer engineering.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- About 100 soldiers of the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion were welcomed home in Green Bay Saturday after a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan.
Family members and friends greeted the soldiers at the Kress Center. Many of them are back for the first time since they were deployed in March 2011.
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Approximately 30 minutes from the time of the initial call, the mother of the children called the London-Laurel County 9-1-1 Dispatch Center to report her children were missing.
During the investigation Lawson was able to determine the children, who live behind the post office, had been missing for more than an hour and a half before the children were reported missing.
Amber Lorman, 26, and Shawn Smith, 21, both of Reams Lane, were arrested and charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and were lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.
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Visitors can brighten the spirits of our patients, but people should never visit a hospital or long term care facility if they are not feeling well, have a fever, or are experiencing respiratory-related illnesses," said Dr. Kevin Shiley, physician adviser, Catholic Health Infection Prevention & Control. "Children are especially susceptible to illness, as well as spreading infection, so extra precautions should be taken among young visitors."
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Interviews with industry leaders look ahead to manufacturing in a post-recession environment. Part 2 looks at pricing pressures and improving U.S. competitiveness.
Last February, CFE Media talked to a group of automation and manufacturing industry leaders at the ARC Advisory Group World Industry Forum. The discussions focused on changing conditions for manufacturers moving through 2011.
Companies included in Part 2:
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• Emerson Process Management;
• General Electric Intelligent Platforms;
• Invensys Operations Management;
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• Reichhold Chemical;
• Rockwell Automation;
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• Yokogawa.
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Prices have been generally stable in the recession in the U.S. What's the global perspective on prices in the near term, and what are the pressures on price?
If the U.S. is going to rebuild its manufacturing leadership, what does it need to do today?
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Summary — The Hawkeyes knotted the score on a short field. Starting at the Wisconsin 46, Iowa went 54 yards, capped by a 24-yard scoring pass from Stanzi to Tony Moeaki. The Hawkeyes converted three third downs on the drive. The Hawkeyes dodged a bullet after Stanzi lost a fumble at the 25. The Badgers wasted three downs then Welch missed a 38-yard field goal to give Iowa the ball at their own 21.
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On October 25, 1944, the Samuel B. Roberts, along with the other twelve vessels comprising its unit, stood between Japan's largest battleship force ever sent to sea and MacArthur's transports inside Leyte Gulf. Faced with the surprise appearance of more than twenty Japanese battleships, cruisers, and destroyers, including the Yamato, at 70,000 tons the most potent battlewagon in the world, the 1,200-ton Samuel B. Roberts turned immediately into action with six other ships. Captain Copeland marked the occasion with one of the most poignant addresses ever given to men on the edge of battle: "Men," he said over the intercom, "we are about to go into a fight against overwhelming odds from which survival cannot be expected."
The ship churned straight at the enemy in a near-suicidal attempt to deflect the more potent foe, allow the small aircraft carriers to escape, and buy time for MacArthur's forces. Of 563 destroyers constructed during World War II, the Samuel B. Roberts was the only one sunk, going down with guns blazing in a duel reminiscent of the Spartans at Thermopylae or Davy Crockett's Alamo defenders. The men who survived faced a horrifying three-day nightmare in the sea, where they battled a lack of food and water, scorching sun and numbing nighttime cold, and nature's most feared adversary—sharks.
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