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Northside High School in Warner Robins, Ga., finished the season ranked No. 7 nationally on the ESPN High Elite 25, and it was perhaps the hottest prep program on the recruiting trail this week. On Thursday, we caught up with Eagles head coach Conrad Nix to get the latest recruiting details on two of the nation's top defensive prospects, ESPN 150 Watch List outside linebacker Eric Fields (Warner Robins, Ga./Northside) and fellow Watch List defensive end Abry Jones (Warner Robins, Ga./Northside).
Coach Nix, coming off back-to-back state championships, confirmed that Jones verbally committed to Georgia earlier in the week, and told us the Bulldogs are getting one heck of an in-state defensive lineman.
"Abry has great ability and good range from his defensive end position with his long arms and wingspan," Nix said. "He does not stay blocked for long and is real mobile adjusting to quarterbacks and running backs in space."
Nix, the father of current Miami Hurricanes offensive coordinator Patrick Nix, said he wouldn't be surprised to see Jones work his way into the rotation early at Georgia with the graduation of several top Bulldog defensive linemen upon his arrival. Nix acknowledged his standout end still has some work to do in the trenches to succeed at the next level.
"He still needs to work on his upper and lower body strength for college," Nix said. "Coach Smith, our defensive line coach, has done a good job teaching him how to squeeze the run and play with good angles, but he needs to continue understanding the game and recognizing blocks."
While Bulldogs fans landed Jones this week, Clemson Tiger fans may have to wait a bit for an official verbal from Northside's standout linebacker. Nix indicated that the initial reports this week on Fields' commitment were a bit premature, but Fields was definitely leaning strongly toward the Tigers.
The legendary Georgia prep coach was complementary about his highly coveted linebacker's skills -- as he was with Jones.
"He [Fields] is a high-motor, high-energy kid," Nix said. "I know you guys [Scouts Inc.] see his range, and Eric just has great explosiveness on contact. He has that ability to always stay on his feet and does a great job slipping under blocks."
Nix also gave his insight on what Fields needed to work on to make an impact at the college level.
"Eric needs to get bigger through his upper body; every guy at the college level is going to be bigger and stronger," Nix said. "But he will work at it; he is great in the weight room and excels at all the power exercise."
Nix said he is happy for the recruiting notoriety his two junior standouts are receiving at Northside and has enjoyed coaching them for the past two seasons. Like most veteran coaches, Nix made it clear that his most coveted players still have one more year left to prepare for college and lead their football squad to another title. It won't be easy; every team will once again be gunning for the Eagles next fall.
Younger Golics are more than just a name
Junior tight end Jake Golic (West Hartford, Conn./Northwest Catholic) committed to play for Notre Dame this week following in the footsteps of his older brother Mike Jr. (West Hartford, Conn./Northwest Catholic), a talented center and 2008 Irish signee. Both sons will carry on the family tradition started by their father Mike Sr., who currently is an ESPN personality and had a decorated career in South Bend as a defensive lineman. Like his brother, Jake is a bit undersized and he doesn't possess the eye-pooping measurables of a prototypical Division I, tight end prospect. However, he is far from just a token pickup by the Irish.
Jake is similar to Mike Jr. in that they are both good football players and overachievers to a certain degree; they mask their lack of ideal measureables with tough, fundamentally sound play and great determination on the football field.
As a junior, Jake hauled in 21 passes for 410 yards (19.5 average) and two touchdowns for Northwest Catholic high school. The Fighting Irish's first pledge of 2009 took a lot of snaps split off the line in the game films we viewed and showed good hands and receiving skills. Golic has the frame to really bulk up and develop as an in-line blocker; he is a guy who will be able to zone block and seal the edge with his athleticism and aggressiveness. We expect Jake to redshirt as a freshman, which would allow him to gain the necessary bulk and strength to play as a true tight end at the college level. The physical tools are there for him to develop into a quality player college, without the help of the Golic name.
Minter added to an impressive LSU class
LSU rode the wave of the BCS national title down the stretch signing an impressive class, which was ranked just outside the top 10, in 2008. The Tigers continue to stay hot, having already assembled a great class thus far for next year. The Tigers' 2009 class looks to be filled with its fair share of stars and top-to-bottom quality.
Athlete Russell Shepard (Houston/Cypress Ridge) will likely be one of the top overall players upon the release of the ESPN 150, but it is the nucleus of committed prospects, without the elite blue-chip label, that might be even more impressive. Landing linebacker Kevin Minter (Suwanee, Ga./Peachtree Ridge) this week is an example of the great scouting and recruiting job Les Miles and his staff have done in the early going. They are finding great football players.
Here is a at some of the Tigers' better recruits for 2009:
OLB Kevin Minter: He lacks great height and speed measurables on paper, but Minter is explosive at the point of attack, fast attacking on the perimeter and has the versatility to play all three linebacker positions
CB Janzen Jackson (Lake Charles, La./Barbe): He's the son of a football coach and it shows. He offers great size, range and run support skills from his corner position, and Jackson is arguably one of the better form tacklers in this entire class.
OG Joshua Downs (Bastrop, La.): Downs is an athletic offensive tackle prospect who could be a very good guard at the next level. He is a little short at 6-foot-2, but he moves extremely well and uses all 267 pounds against the opposition.
RB/Ath Drayton Calhoun (Tucker, Ga.): He is not overly flashy and doesn't look like a prototypical running back prospect with his wiry frame, but Calhoun is darn productive and very versatile as an offensive skill player.
RB Michael Ford (Leesville, La.): An injury-plagued junior season might have turned off some programs. But Ford is a strong, decisive cutter and could grow into a workhorse for the in-state Tigers.
QB Chris Garrett (Tupelo, Miss.): One of the better quarterbacks to come out of Mississippi in recent years, there is a very high ceiling for Garrett's development.
DE Michael Brockers (Houston/Cesar E. Chavez): He could get in the mix early as a pass-rusher. Once Brockers fills out his frame, he should develop into a well-rounded, productive end at the college level.
Vols land East Coast receiver
Phillip Fulmer has been under some pressure of late. This week's commitment from ESPN Watch List wide receiver Je'Ron Stokes (Philadelphia/North East), however, has to have Volunteer fans excited. Stokes could be an immediate, much needed vertical threat for Tennessee. With his elite speed, Stokes should be a fine complement to 2008 signee Rod Wilks (Smyrna, Tenn.), a more physical receiver.
Billy Tucker is a recruiting coordinator for Scouts Inc. and has close to a decade of coaching experience at the college and high school level. Tucker has served as a recruiting coordinator for two nationally ranked Division II colleges. Most recently, he was the associate head coach and defensive coordinator for Merrimack College, which advanced to the Sweet 16 in the 2006 NCAA Division II playoffs.


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I honestly didn't think I could like any of your flashes more than Taco Man, but I think this series is my new favorite of yours. I also really liked High Schoolers, hilarious stuff.
I hope to see a bunch more of these, I seriously lol'd quite a few times, which is rare!
Keep up the great work!
This was hilarious. Everything from the not-so-factual facts to the outstanding narrator. Half the time I'm surprised that narrators aren't like this on any educational programs, cause they certainly are in any company video (which I might add that my employer forces us to watch twice a year - Saying that it's a 'refresher' course!)
But I digress! I loved it and would love to see more of these!
An easy 5/5!
...And now back to "ESD and you - The Invisible Killer!"
Thanks man. I'm really happy with this series so far. I usually don't like my own work, but this show gives me so many opportunities to just be silly and do whatever. It's an idea that has been rattling around in my head for 6 months or more.
Not your best work, considering the person's voice narrating everything seemed quite uninterested, let alone believing, anything said by him. Shouldn't he care? Plus the puns, while humorous, were complemented with such far out garbage, that it wasn't funny enough to make up for the not funny garbage.
Maybe if you used a voice actor that was better for this, or if you sounded more believable, this would get 4 * minimum all reviews. Also, maybe you could use more believable crazy stuff to tie towards the video, instead of things that are unbelievable, it would make sense in a crazy way, and be just as funny if not more so.
This could have easily been one of your best flashes to date, but you needed to use the most pathetic voice, storyline, and puns, to put it out. I don't mind if something takes you a month to make if its a really high quality flash. So long as it makes me laugh so hard I'll remember it forever, and recommend it to my friends, its all that matters.
That's cool man. Maybe you'll be won over after a few more episodes! ;)
I never knew Miyamoto... Burrito was so influential in putting men down. FIVE STARS!
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Stephen Hawking's worldwide bestseller "A Brief History of Time" remains a landmark volume in scientific writing. But for readers who have asked for a more accessible formulation of its key concepts the nature of space and time, the role of God in creation, and the history and future of the universe "A Briefer History of Time" is Professor Hawking's response.
Although briefer, this book is much more than a mere explanation of Hawking's earlier work. "A Briefer History of Time" both clarifies and expands on the great subjects of the original, and records the latest developments in the field from string theory to the search for a unified theory of all the forces of physics. Thirty-seven full-color illustrations enhance the text and make "A Briefer History of Time" an exhilarating and must-have addition in its own right to the great literature of science and ideas.
About the Author
Stephen Hawking, a Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge, is the preeminent theoretical physicist in the world. His book "A Brief History of Time" was a phenomenal worldwide bestseller. He has twelve honorary degrees and was awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire and was made a Companion of Honour. He has three children and one grandchild. Visit him at Hawking.org.uk.
Leonard Mlodinow est physicien au California Institute of Technology. Membre de la Societe americaine de physique. Il a soutenu de nombreux travaux a l'universite de Berkeley. Il a ete l'un des artisans du developpement des cederoms pour enfants chez Disney et a participe pendant plusieurs annees a l'ecriture de scenarios de series televisees telles que Star Trek: The Next Generation et Mac Gyver. Il a egalement co-ecrit avec Stephen Hawkins: Y'a-t-il un grand architecte dans l'Univers ? (Odile Jacob, 2011) et Une belle histoire du temps (Flammarion, 2005)
Praise For…
Praise for the original edition of A Brief History of Time
"[Hawking] can explain the complexities of cosmological physics with an engaging combination of clarity and wit. . . . His is a brain of extraordinary power."—The New York Review of Books
"Lively and provocative . . . Mr. Hawking clearly possesses a natural teacher's gifts—easy, good-natured humor and an ability to illustrate highly complex propositions with analogies plucked from daily life."—The New York Times
"Even as he sits helpless in his wheelchair, his mind seems to soar ever more brilliantly across the vastness of space and time to unlock the secrets of the universe."—Time
"This book marries a child's wonder to a genius's intellect. We journey into Hawking's universe while marvelling at his mind."—The Sunday Times (London)
"A masterful summary of what physicists now think the world is made of and how it got that way."—The Wall Street Journal
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I think I will end up fav'ing all your works -.-
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val~ i feel the love haha <3
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Kung Fu Panda Demo Actually Out
Written Thursday, May 01, 2008 By Dan WebbView author's profile
The Kung Fu Panda video game takes gamers on an epic adventure through 13 awesome levels from the movie and beyond. Players must master the specialized kung fu fighting styles of Po, his teacher Shifu, and the legendary kung fu masters, the Furious Five, to become the Dragon Warrior and finally defeat the ultimate enemy, Tai Lung. Featuring a deep variety of gameplay, unique co-op and competitive multiplayer modes, collectibles, and a host of character upgrades, the Kung Fu Panda video game provides an experience gamers of all ages will enjoy.
The Kung Fu Panda video game will be available June 3, 2008 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Games for Windows®, and the Nintendo DS™. The console and Windows PC versions are rated PG by the BBFC.
For more information on the Kung Fu Panda video game please visit www.KungFuPandaGame.com.
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Price: Free
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Dash Text: [ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10+) FANTASY VIOLENCE,MILD LANGUAGE] In stores June 3. Prepare for Kung Fu action awesomeness! In this demo, adventure as Po and unleash his legendary skills against Tai Lung's forces. In the full game, play as Po on his quest to become the Dragon Warrior, and the Furious Five, the masters of Kung Fu. Play single player, or play with friends in multiplayer modes.
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TSA Drama: John Tyner Refused to Be Searched- He Can't But Who Can?Sunny Chanel
John Tyner is famous. No, he's not related to Steven Tyler, isn't starring in a new movie, and he isn't on a reality show (yet). John Tyler is famous for today for refusing to go through the new highly publicized and controversial backscatter x-ray machines. He told CNN – "I don't think that the government has any business seeing me naked as a condition of traveling about the country." Since he decided to "opt-out" he was told he would have to go through a "standard" pat down. And this isn't the half-hearted pat down of yore, this is a complete "enhanced" pat down that included a pat down of the groin. This did not sit well with Steven Tyler. He stated, "if you touch my junk, I'll have you arrested." Conflict and sadly not much resolution. There is now a Civil Suit pending and now it's nationwide news.
So during the upcoming extremely busy Thanksgiving travel season will you and your family be victim to the Backscatter opt-out enhanced pat down? Well, not all of you…
If you're children are pulled aside for any reason, they will not be subjected to the more thorough patting down process that adults may have to go through. The new enhanced pat down includes touching to the groin and the breasts (with the back of the hand). Being through one of these enhanced pat downs could be quite tramatic to a child, at least it's just us adults who will have to be felt up by strangers!


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They claim they should have been paid more per hour.
They claim they should have been paid more per hour.
"When you're sitting in the dining room at Untitled, you can see the High Line and the Hudson in one glance."
It's less fashionable summertime prop than versatile food wine, with the refreshing acidity of a white and a modicum of the rich fruit and tannic structure of a red.
Selected from their colleagues' lists.
Del Posto, Peasant, Buvette, and more.
At Prune, Meadowsweet, Bar Primi, and more.
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The Gramercy Tavern chef uses it to garnish sashimi-style black sea bass.
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The pastry chef is leaving New York.
Michael Anthony and Danny Meyer's book chronicles the restaurant's past and charts its future.
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You can help this restaurant launch, literally.
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His life-changing experience.
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Investing in a Manic-Depressive Stock Market
With the stock market staging a sharp rebound from its summer-time selloff, there's hope that the worst is over. But there are plenty of land mines ahead.
Stocks have staged a swift comeback in October following the 12% drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average during the third quarter. Since hitting its 2011 low on Oct. 3, the Dow has bounced back 11%. For the week, the Dow was up 1.4%. The Standard & Poor's 500-stock index finished 1.1% higher, while the Nasdaq was off 1.1%.
To some degree, investors are caught in a tug of war. On the positive side, the U.S. economy seems to be avoiding recession and instead is muddling along in a slow-growth mode that could be supportive for stocks. Corporate earnings have remained robust.
But Europe remains on the precipice of financial turmoil and recession. Until the debt crisis is decisively dealt with, it could be tough for stocks anywhere around the world to enjoy any kind of sustained gains. Furthermore, markets are likely to remain exceptionally volatile—taking investors through the kind of wild ride seen over the past few months.
The Dow has moved up or down more than 1% on 43 days since June 30—the kind of frequent big swings not seen since the worst of the 2008-2009 financial crisis.
First, Europe
This weekend, European officials are gathering as part of critical meetings to again try to move closer to ending the nearly two-year-old debt crisis. "Europe is the story—everything else is a sideshow," says Robert Doll, chief equity strategist at money manager BlackRock. "No matter what we get this weekend, it's not the end of the story. There's still a lot of work left to do."
It's not just the saga in Europe that presents potential trouble spots for stock investors. Next month, the budget mess in the U.S. will be back in the limelight as the congressional supercommittee faces a Nov. 23 deadline to come up with massive cuts to the federal deficit. And in the background are worries about China's economy and financial system.
Fueling the stock market's rebound has been a run of news on the U.S. economy that came in much better than economists had predicted. That included a stronger-than-expected report on the jobs market for September, buoyant retail sales and perkier-than-anticipated news on manufacturing.
"We've had a pretty nice stack of good news," says Liz Ann Sonders, chief investment strategist at Charles Schwab.
These reports helped soothe fears that the U.S. economy was about to slide back into recession. "Saying that the U.S. isn't likely to have a recession is easier to say [now] than two weeks ago," says Mr. Doll.
Not only have the data come in better than expected, he says, but as BlackRock analysts talk to companies, "through this period, they're saying 'My business is OK.' "
Ironically, the ability of the U.S. to avoid recession—usually defined as two consecutive quarters of declining economic activity—may be that much of the economy never recovered from the 2008-2009 downturn.
Housing and autos, for example, "are still in the basement," notes Mr. Doll. Meanwhile, "corporations don't have excess inventories and don't have excess workers. In fact, that's why corporate earnings have been so much better than the economy."
Muted Optimism
But investors shouldn't get too exuberant about the outlook for the U.S. economy. "None of the [recent data] suggest a booming economy," says Schwab's Ms. Sonders. "They just point against a recession."
Unfortunately, the mess in Europe presents real risks. With the crisis approaching the end of its second year, European officials are struggling to find a way to manage the fact that Greece is basically broke and unable to pay its debts.
The big economies of Spain and Italy remain threatened by spillover from Greece. And Europe's largest banks face big losses on holdings of Greek and other European government debt.
The fresh challenge is that the crisis is finally taking its toll on Europe's economy and many economists believe a recession on the continent is imminent. Even if Europe avoids an actual downturn, efforts by governments to slash spending mean growth is likely to remain extremely weak for some time.
This is no small matter for even U.S. stocks, says Vadim Zlotnikov, chief market strategist at AllianceBernstein Investments. Roughly 20% to 25% of the profits earned by companies in the S&P 500 come from Europe, he says.
"If you don't have a resolution in Europe, or the resolution is an extremely painful one…it would not only affect U.S. companies' earnings, it would cause a faster deceleration of the economy in China and put additional downward pressure on commodities," he says.
As long as Europe avoids the crash-and-burn scenario, Schwab's Ms. Sonders says U.S. stocks could actually do relatively well even if the U.S. is in a muddle-though economy.
A slow-growth environment "tends to offer fairly consistent returns," she says. Expecting that kind of slow-growth landscape, Ms. Sonders likes technology, thanks in part to continuing business investment, and industrial stocks, for their strong balance sheets and expected pickup in capital spending. She expects defensive sectors, such as consumer staples and utilities, to underperform in an environment where investors feel more comfortable with the stock market.
Cash Is King
BlackRock's Mr. Doll thinks in the near term, the stock market will be stuck bouncing back and forth until there is clarity on Europe.
In the meantime, he likes stocks of companies whose businesses kick off excess cash and that are able to grab market share in a slow-growth environment. Among the heavy cash-generating companies favored by the funds Mr. Doll co-manages at BlackRock: Apple (APPL), Microsoft MSFT -0.14 % (MSFT), Phillip Morris International PM 0.80 % (PM) and Exxon Mobil XOM -0.85 % (XOM).
Mr. Zlotnikov at AllianceBernstein also leans toward companies with strong cash flows, but he worries it's too much of a popular trade. He prefers to balance out a portfolio with cheaper cyclical stocks, such as those in the semiconductor capital-equipment industry, media, autos and housing.
In a manic-depressive environment, where the market swings back and forth between hope and fear, the strategy is to harvest profits when one side of the portfolio gains and put it into the portion that is lagging. That side should then gain when sentiment shifts. "Then you should do OK almost irrespective of the market," Mr. Zlotnikov says.
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How is it that Defari's best songs are for anything except for his own album? I don't mean to hate but let's face it – Focused Daily left most of us in a blurry haze (and not in a good way) but every other song Defari's dropped has been butter like biscuits. Don't know who produced "Joyride" (Joey Chavez?) but the simple, trill beat laced by a smooth flute loop minimalism at its best (yeah, I'm a big fan of that school of production) and here comes Herut – "that old gold flow/fade 'em all so slow/got MCs wondering/if they're really pro". "I Can't Ride" (Evidence production?) can't keep pace though – the baseless beat lacks a firm anchor to get that head a'noddin and he plays with a new flow that he should leave well alone. The single ends on the slow burner "Keep It On The Rise 2″ which has nice drums (snap that fingers ya'll) and a simple keys vibe throughout. Evidence drops in for a cameo but can't smoke the main man. Peep Defari: "it's time to change/we serve hot rocks for street blocks/even cops wanna cop what I'm playing/when I get stopped/drrrooop!" Ill, ill, ill.
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This is so cute, really wanting to take up cross-stitching now!!
You should, it's really relaxing and rewarding!
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It's the chart to stitch pikachu - most likely cross-stitch. I imagine you can adapt it for any kinda of stitching project, or just stitch pikachu on his own.
Cross stitch, like embroidery? (obvious non-sewer)
Couldn't have put it better than *see03 myself Basically, you sew on a fabric with holes in that make a grid. Normally aida or evenweave like linen, but you can also sew on plastic. You sew a cross for each block and the colours and symbols match up with numbers in the key. DMC and Anchor are two different brands of thread, and the number is the code for a particular colour, e.g. 310 is DMC black but for anchor black is 403.
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Daughters fav, and my wife's sewing hobby
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Dear Classmates,
Alert...alert...alert... Our 55th Homecoming class reunion in 2015 is on a different weekend than usual. Mark your calendars for October 16-18, 2015. It would be great to see you in 2014, but if that is not possible, please plan to attend our 55th and connect with friends, enjoy the beauty of Luther and its changes, and participate in many special Homecoming events. When I was able to spend a couple of days at Homecoming this year, the highlights were visiting with Luther friends and faculty, chapel, music performances, and "watching" the kids dance at Marty's. Although I didn't attend the dedication of the new Aquatic Center, I understand it is quite a wonderful venue!


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Real MD? I doubt it. More like real insane. Tell me, what type of person sits at their PC all day and continuously hits the refresh button on the OMER yahoo message board, just to get a chance to spew misinformation and slander about a company that he has no connection to? It's called someone with a vendetta. Please find something better to do. Please find help, you really need it.
HEE HAW donkey #$%$ licker it's a long term game. I laugh at your buy list; I think you have picked one out of about a dozen stocks that has done up. LOL -- HEE HAW -- your track record stinks, not to mention you are a complete loser. have you found work after being terminated from OMER for casue?
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I've used my phone with my nose before but that's a new one!
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I've seen nipples that were almost finger length.. freaky long nipples... so this may not be an auto correct, just a TMI, lol.
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On November 18, 2012, the board of directors of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (the "Company") promoted E. Scott Santi, age 51, from president and chief operating officer to chief executive officer until the board of directors meeting held on the date of the 2013 annual meeting of stockholders or until his successor shall have been duly elected and qualified. The board also elected Mr. Santi to the Company's board of directors to fill the vacancy created by the death of the Company's former chairman and chief executive officer, David B. Speer. Mr. Santi has been serving as acting chief executive officer since October 12, 2012 after Mr. Speer informed the board that he would take a leave of absence to focus on his health. Mr. Santi has held positions of increasing responsibility at the Company since joining ITW in 1983. Since 2008 he served as Vice Chairman with responsibility for the Company's Power Systems & Electronics, Industrial Packaging, Polymers & Fluids, Decorative Surfaces and Food Equipment businesses. From 2004 to 2008 he served as Executive Vice President with responsibility for the worldwide welding, electronic component fabrication and aircraft ground support equipment groups. Mr. Santi serves as a director of W.W. Grainger, Inc., a broad-line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating supplies and other related products and services.
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Spain's climate and culture draw tourists from around the world who are looking to luxuriate in its relaxed Latin atmosphere. To fully enjoy the country's spirit, you don't have to invest in a cushy hotel room or eat your tapas over white tablecloths. Opt for creative alternatives that allow you to connect with the rustic, no-frills side of Spain.
Walk Like Pilgrim
Aside from its image as a sun-drenched destination for tapas and late-night, Spain is home to much of the Camino de Santiago, or St. James' Way, an historic pilgrimage route that cuts across the north of the country. Start just on the French side of the Pyrenees, in the town of St. Jean Pied-de-Port and wind your way through the Spanish countryside, stopping in scenic cities like Pamplona and Burgos before finally arriving at your destination, Santiago de Compostela in the northwestern province of Galicia. Along the way, you carry all the essentials on your back and stay in inexpensive lodgings, reserved exclusively for pilgrims. The whole trek takes about a month to walk, though many time-constrained pilgrims select just a portion of the trail.
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Another option for inexpensive "roughing it" in Spain is to connect with the country's enormous share of agriculture. From citrus to almonds, olives to tomatoes, Spain provides a great deal of fresh produce to many European countries. Immerse yourself in the traditional culture of a small Spanish village and volunteer as a farmhand at a privately owned farm. The World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms provides a network to connect interested volunteers with organic farms in need of helpers. Arrangements vary widely, with member farms located throughout Spain.
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Spain's popularity as a destination for the young and fancy-free is of little wonder. By day, visitors can enjoy chatting over an endless stream of tapas al fresco, and by night Spain's nightlife typically keeps youngsters going until well into the morning hours. Given the country's popularity among those light in the wallet, plenty of accommodations have cropped up in all the most popular cities to facilitate easy backpacking and "shoestring" tourism. Staying in youth hostels or simple, family-run pensions will keep your expenses to a minimum. Soak up history and culture by visiting Spain's magnificent cathedrals, most of which are free of charge. Strike out for Southern cities like Granada, where tapas come free along with the beers you order from the bar.
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As any traveler planning a simple, economical trip will attest, lodging can easily gobble up the greatest share of your budget. Save on where you sleep by looking into alternative accommodations, many of which use the Internet to connect travelers with locals. Couchsurfing.com provides an online network of generous explorer-types who offer up their sofas or spare rooms for free to like-minded wanderers. Airbnb.com, Crashpadder.com or iStopover.com let locals rent out rooms or whole apartments informally, and often at a better rate than through traditional vacation rental agencies.
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Sinónimos de flourish en inglés:
2 the arts flourished in this period
thrive, prosper, bloom, be in good shape, be in good health, be well, be strong, be vigorous, be in its heyday;
evolve, make strides, move forward (in leaps and bounds), move ahead, get ahead, expand
informal be in the pink, go places, go great guns, get somewhere
[Antónimos] decline
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flourish, thrive, prosper
All three words denote a healthy or successful state.Flourish and thrive both mean 'grow healthily' or 'be successful, active, or widespread', and are used especially of plants, but also of people (either physically or emotionally), animals, businesses, activities, and abstract things such as ideas and movements ( only algae will thrive in such an environment | Macedonian religious and cultural life continued to flourish under the Byzantines). Both are often found in their adjectival forms, flourishing and thriving, which predominantly have a financial sense ( he joined his father's thriving business).Thrive is also used with on in a sense tending towards 'enjoy' ( the kind of plants that thrive on heat and dust | he is the kind of person who thrives on arguments).Prosper is used of people and groups of people and refers mainly to material or financial success ( the company has grown and prospered). Although the adjective prosperous is an everyday word, to prosper can have a slightly archaic ring.
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British Columbia Frequency Modulation Communications Association
*** BCFMCA needs your ongoing support! ***
Welcome to the British Columbia Frequency Modulation Communications Association (BCFMCA). We are an Amateur Radio organization specializing in VHF, UHF, and microwave communications. We operate equipment in a variety of modes, including FM, DMR/MotoTRBO, IRLP (node 1694), and D-STAR. Please select one of the menu buttons on the left to find out more about us.
The BCFMCA is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency. We accept all monetary and in-kind donations, and can issue tax receipts for donations over $25. We gladly accept charitable donations of estates from "silent-key" amateurs. Please see the "How to Reach Us" button on the left menu to get in touch with our Executive.
System Status
If you notice that the Power Status is "On Battery", please refrain from using the repeaters unless you have emergency or priority traffic.
More temperature telemetry is available here.
More power plant telemetry is available here.
VE7RPT IRLP Status
VE7RAG D-STAR Status
Please see Events and News or Current Issues for more information.
We're back connected to the Hydro grid. No more daily trips to refuel the generator (yay!).
The VE7RAG DMR repeater is back in service. That just leaves the VE7RAG 1.2GHz repeaters off the air, due to no transmission ' lines. Hopefully we'll get that resolved soon.
Monsoon season has returned... boy as it wet, but it isn't going to be any drier anytime soon.
Building has been moved to its new home. We'll be running on emergency power for a few days.
All the machines have been temporarily reconnected, and are back on the air, with exception of VE7RAG (UHF/DMR), VE7RAG D-STAR 1.2GHz DD/DV, and MSPK99 (144.990). The DMR repeater will be back online when we get power restored. The other two need new transmission line installed.
We still need to re-run new transmission line to all the antennas, as we have just spliced in to the existing runs to get things on the air (they are too short). That will be pending work for when the weather dries up again.
A page has been started to document this event, so far it has some pictures from move day.
You can check it out here.
Per the announcement below, we are currently off the air, scheduled to move the building in the morning. Hopefully all goes as planned, despite the weather forecast, and we'll have something back on the air later tomorrow some time.
If you want to help, we can use cash donations to help cover the costs, the bills for this move will likely exceed our cash reserves. Use the donation button at the left. All donations over $25 will receive a tax receipt.
Thank you for your patience!
Please be advised that starting August 22, 2015, and continuing for the next few weeks, there will be periodic interruptions of the operation of the BCFMCA repeaters.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are required to relocate our repeater building on Mt. Seymour. This move is to be completed before September 10.
We are currently in the process of securing the building to be moved.
The tentative move date will be August 28. Around this time, the building will be disconnected from power and antennas so it can be transported to its new home.
After the move, we will attempt to restore normal operations as soon as practical. This will depend on how quickly we get reconnected to power, and the installation of temporary antennas. Not all repeaters may be online after the move (subject to temporary antenna availability). VE7RPT VHF/UHF will be the priority to restore, followed by VE7RAG VHF/UHF. As we will need to re-run all new transmission lines to the towers, other repeaters may take longer to restore.
Thank you for your patience over the next month as we work through this re-location.
DMR/MotoTRBO Repeater
As of late August 2013 we installed our first DMR/MotoTRBO repeater at the Mt Seymour site. This repeater now occupies the VE7RAG 443.400MHz frequency in place of the D-STAR repeater that used to occupy this frequency. D-STAR is still available on VE7RAG VHF and 1.2GHz.
We are excited to start experimenting with DMR technology as it utilizes TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) to accommodate two simultaneous data/voice streams on a single 12.5KHz channel.
The VE7RAG 443.400MHz repeater is also configured with internet linking using IPSC (IP Site Connect). This allows repeater users to connect to over 300 other DMR amateur radio repeaters around the world.
More information on the new DMR repeater can be found here.
Emergency Power Upgrade
We've recently done some major work on our emergency power system, replacing the batteries and charging system. You can read more about that project here.
The new equipment lets us easily gather remote telemetry/statistics, which you can see here.
You will notice on the top of this home page, you can see whether the equipment is running on AC or on battery. The status is effectively live (it is polled every minute), and is current when you load this page.
If you notice that the system is running on battery, please refrain from using the repeaters unless you have emergency or priority traffic.
We also have telemetry for temperatures inside and outside our building, which you can see here.
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October 5, 2007
From: Greater Vancouver Amateur Radio Council (GVARC) Interference Committee
Months of hard work tracking various sources of malicious interference directed at the VE7RPT repeater, owned and operated by the BCFMCA and located on Mt Seymour, have finally begun to pay off.
On September 25th the FCC issued a Notice of Apparent Liability, including fines totaling $7,000, to James Grinton, K7VNI, located in Bellingham Washington. A copy of this notice is attached for your information.
Grinton repeatedly and maliciously interfered with the operation of VE7RPT on a frequent basis. During the last 2 years Grinton directed his malicious interference and harassment at the President of the BCFMCA, jammed phone patches and periodically flooded the repeater with music and other forms of intentional interference.
In early 2006 a team of Canadian Hams began tracking the interfering signals and quickly determined they originated south of the Canada/US border. A group of Hams in the US were approached to provide assistance and the source of the interference was identified shortly thereafter. A number of independent confirmations were made to verify the location, the address of which was determined to be that of James Grinton, K7VNI.
A complaint was formally made to the FCC regarding this interference and the information collected by the combined Canadian and US tracking team was provided to the Seattle office of the FCC. An agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Seattle Office independently verified the location and source of the interference during late 2006 and a Warning of Interference to Communications Letter was sent to James Grinton, K7VNI, on January 19, 2007.
Grinton continued to interfere with the operation of VE7RPT after receipt of the warning letter. In fact, the Seattle agent recorded over 160 violations during the period January 19, 2007 to June 23, 2007.
A Notice of Apparent Liability, including fines totaling $7,000, was issued to James Grinton, K7VNI, on September 25, 2007 (see notice).
This is the second of a series of interference complaints affecting repeaters in the Greater Vancouver area to be brought to a conclusion. Additional interference investigations are on-going.
Many thanks to all the people who devoted countless hours tracking and identifying the source of this interference. This is an excellent example of the tremendous spirit of cooperation that exists between Amateur Radio operators in both Canada and the US. In addition, many thanks to the Seattle office of the FCC for their support and subsequent enforcement action.
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With more than 300 professional racing teams, Lowe's Motor Speedway, 50 other racetracks, motorsports museums, various support industries from marketing firms to automotive equipment suppliers, and NASCAR's corporate branch offices all calling North Carolina "home," it's no surprise that racing is big business in the Tar Heel State.
At the hub of the sport, NASCAR's epicenter, is Charlotte and the surrounding area. Thousands seeking employment in the motorsports industry flock there every year, hoping to get the lucky break that will land them their dream job. Despite the opportunity, however, it takes a lot more than luck to work in racing.
John Dodson is community and NASCAR race team relations director at the NASCAR Technical Institute, an automotive training school in Mooresville, N.C. His employment in racing began while he was still in high school.
"I worked for Richard Childress when he was a driver in Winston-Salem," Dodson said. "I changed tires in the 1979 Daytona 500 for him when I was 17 years old. From there, I went to work for Petty Enterprises, and then for Tim Richmond in the Old Milwaukee car, which became the Kodiak car. I worked for Rusty Wallace, Cale Yarborough, Buddy Baker, Richard Petty, Kyle Petty ... lots of teams."
But Dodson knows that things have changed dramatically since he began in NASCAR.
"The day has long passed that you can just graduate from high school and work on an automobile, and the same thing has happened with NASCAR racing," Dodson said. "There's too much technology in the sport now for that, and you must be educated before you try to enter it."
NTI, a branch of Universal Technical Institute of Arizona, opened its doors in 2002 and offers a 39-week core program in automotive technology as a prerequisite to its 18-week NASCAR technology program. Further specialization is available by adding a 12-week Ford product-specific program.
"You certainly can't learn about NASCAR cylinder heads and high performance brake systems unless you know how they work on street cars," Dodson said. "The plus side of that is that if you can't find that job in NASCAR right away, you can still get a job. You can make a living as a technician and gain experience until that job in NASCAR comes along, so you're not just locked into one area."
All NTI instructors for the traditional automotive service courses must be ASE certified in the areas in which they teach and must have a minimum of five years of industry experience. The instructors who teach the NASCAR courses must have a minimum of five years of motorsports industry experience in their areas of instruction as well.
NTI has the distinction of being the "exclusive educational partner of NASCAR," meaning that it is the only school that has the use of the NASCAR name. NASCAR licensees also provide equipment to the school for educational use.
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Dodson said students aren't required to have prior training to attend NTI, although many do, and courses are designed to bring those with no prior training up to the minimum level required by industry standards, as well as helping those who have experience and training to further develop their skills.
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Dodson said that while NTI placed 92 percent of its 2006 graduates in jobs, only a small percentage are working directly for NASCAR teams.
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DVD Extras: Alternate Languages, Behind the Scenes, Still Gallery(ies)
Cast: Rachel Evans, Trisha Brill, Joachim Kessef, Pascal St. James, Barbara Keys, Ibuki, Kamil Klein, Titof, Bob Terminator, Regina Ice
Critical Rating: AAA 1/2
Genre: Gonzo
Barbara Keys introduces each scene, progressively disrobing throughout the movie — not achieving full nudity until the final scene ... which does not, shamefully, involve Keys. She's a beautiful woman and we were looking forward to seeing her work a cock or two.
But then again, every woman in this movie is just as beautiful. Standouts include Ibuki, a petite and innocent looking Japanese woman whose French lesson leaves her squirting all over her tutor; and Regina Ice, a curvy blonde who seems shy when we first meet her but loosens up pretty fast once she gets a dick in her hands.
Retailing: Gorgeous European women as seen on the box cover.