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Having skied my legs off the past eight days I took a breather Saturday morning to soak the bones and rest the legs. But egged on by my roommate, and pestered by the nagging thought of being the Heather possibly opening, I decided to trudge up the hill mid day anyways. I am glad I did. By time I got on the mountain, word was buzzing of an opening. I had to know so I hussled down to HQ, and there sitting on my desk in big sharpie bold letters was the note I was waiting for. "Heather open 1:08 pm. Call this the handoff. Phones are updated. Get your a** out to the canyon stat. Freshies await."
Scroll down to see a video on Heather
So here it is December 4th and we're already dropping fresh lines in Heather! Hard to believe, but there I was caught off guard and without notice that I had better strap up and ship out if I wanted the fresh lines I had been salivating over for the past three weeks. I raced through the lodge skis flailing, gear shaking, nerves pumping, blood racing just itching to get out and ride. But when I got back to the office I remembered I had a meeting to join up the Pac Rats ski league. It was one of those "yeah, uh huh" kind of meetings while strapping into my boots and pulling my under layers on. With confirmation that I was on the team in hand, the fastest 20 minute turned to eight-minute meeting I have ever had, I was out the door and flying up the mountain eager as a kid on Christmas. The snow did not disappoint.
Already tracked up by the mouth watering, eye ogling riders who like me had been waiting all year for fresh tracks in the canyon, at 1:45pm, I descended in from Twilight hanging skiers right for the steep pow stashes to be found in the trees right of Moon Bowl but somewhere left of AbMag. There stashed away in the wintery wonderland were nice natural features pleading to be hit; steep tree lines that hadn't been run, nice slot canyons that haven't been filled in yet by mid winter snows, and tons of powder to be hit if you just knew where to go.
Conditions today were pretty stellar for an early opening. Heavy buttery smooth fresh pow with deep love and forgiveness in the trees, plenty of coverage; just the kind of conditions for a have-at-it fest in the canyon.
I left the Heather today against my will, but agreeing with my burning legs. It was time to go. The conditions had to be reported, the story had to be told. Duty bound, and eager to rub it in to my roommate who took his ride break at noon before the canyon opened, covered head to toe in white, snow dripping from my goggles and packed into my helmet, I ran out Heather Canyon Run Out for a silent meditation and reflection of the absolute beauty the mountain has to offer. That silence didn't last.
Back at MComm everyone is abuzz with stories from ride buddies dropping by to share the best hits of the day. "It's going to be the season of the Witch," I deem it, and someone yells, "Bring it on La Niña, we love you."
The boot warmers are buzzing here at MComm. The gear drying out. It's only December 4th, and I've already received my Xmas wish. Do your snow dance Meadows, and I'll see you in the Canyon.
From the Fall Out Shelter, hunkered deep in the MComm lair. This is Nick @ Nite reminding you that early season conditions exist, now go out and ride them.
And now a video shot by Mt. Communications (MComm) team members Temira Wagonfeld and Pierce Hodges - edited by Pierce. Enjoy!
I love Heather Canyon and Meadows in general, but it's too bad the only people that can afford to go there anymore is the type that can afford two GoPro HD's. During High school I used to spend my work money from the previous summer to get a season pass but now that I'm in college I can only go Christmas break...if I can afford it. It's sad to think that the only kind of people that get to enjoy this great mountain and the snow are the ones who can afford it. Meadows: There are affordable alternatives. The 10 Time Pass is $399 (bringing the cost of a ticket down to under $40 / day). The vitaminwater stur-D Night Season Pass is just $99. Our night ticket is $29 and our twilight ticket (after 6 PM) is just $19. You can purchase a student savings card for $10 and save $10 off a weekend and peak time ticket, off a night ticket or $20 off a midweek non-peak time ticket. Check out our deals page for all kinds of discounts and special offers.
Has anyone at meadows thought about doing leveled ticking pricing like Bachelor does, the price changes on the tickets depending on the conditions and amount of the mountain open. Seems like every year you guys up your rates by about 10 bucks.Meadows: Thanks for the suggestion. Our price remained the same on weekends ($69) but increased weekdays from $54 to $69 this year. We're offering a midweek pass this year for $399 - and you can also purchase a day / night lift ticket in our online store for $64 ($74 value). When you use that ticket midweek, you'll receive a $10 voucher to use in one of our restaurants that day.We've discussed the variable pricing model and at this time feel that sticking to one pricing structure, but offering a variety of discounts or incentives customized to the way you want to spend your days on the mountain is the better way to go.
I have to laugh when you talk about the value of the mid-week season pass. The price difference between a mid-week and a full-time season pass Is less than the cost of a daily lift ticket. So why then buy a mid-week pass?Meadows: The early season pricing for the unlimited was $449, but regular season pricing is double that. So the $399 midweek pass price is an exceptional value. But your point is well taken that the "early bird" purchasers get the unlimited deal at a great price!
Why won't you consider opening the Express at 8am on weekends and holidays as you used to do years ago?Meadows: Good question. The early openings we used to strive for often led to inconsistent operations, as we were forced to pull all upper mountain groomers off the mountain. There is a sequence of clearances which need to take place before opening the mountain each morning, and at this time we believe opening at a consistent time each day is the priority, as opposed to setting an early opening time that is unrealistic, particularly on the big snow days when everyone wants first tracks. Those are the days that we most likely would not be able to make an 8 AM opening, which would only disappoint and frustrate guests. We will continue to review our opening scenarios and procedures to assess how we can open consistently and reliably at the designated time.
Why not stay open till 10pm on Fri-Sat like you used to. It's hard to get out of town after work on Friday's. Why not stay competative at least for the 2 busy nights. Also is there a Safeway night this year??? Meadows: Thanks for the suggestion regarding night ops. We conduct scan reports at the lifts and most nights the amount of traffic after 8 PM and 9 PM drops off significantly. But we're still monitoring it. We don't have a Safeway night but we do have some great deals - like the 5 time night pass for $75, the vitaminwater stur-D $99 night pass and a twilight ticket that starts at 6 PM for just $19! Meadows After Dark is awesome!
Request/suggestion: I know we're a few months away from spring but I have a request for your consideration. Please be thinking of it now for implementation then! As the days warm and the snow softens, please consider openning at 8am versus standard operating hours (9am). The snow in the spring and late season usually doesn't hold up past 12-1pm. Giving the public an extra hour of hard/fast groomers in the AM is the best way to keep us happy.Meadows: Thanks for the suggestion and presented with time to give it consideration.
dear medows why wont you expand terrain back over to the left side of Clark canyon. i mean i know that from parts of it are bare rocks but further down i notice that theirs perfect expert terrain plus its within your ski area boundre so why not. i believe that if you do this that it will greatly improve expert skiers ans riders satisfaction.Meadows reply: This is actually beyond our permit area which runs to the crest of Clark Canyon (unless you mean the left side as looking up the canyon). That is within our permit area and is accessed when the upper gates are open, or for those who hike up to Super Bowl (again through access gates).
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2Best And Worst Celebrity Looks Of The Week
Here we are again, another round of Best and Worst Celebrity Looks of the Week! Here's what happened last week. Go through this week's photos and pick your favorites for BEST, WORST, and WTF looks. And discuss whether or not Kate Hudson did something to her face.
February 28, 2014 at 12:30 pm by Catherine St. Ives
3Best And Worst Celeb Looks Of The Last Week of October
It's been a while since we've had a best and worst celebrity looks of the week, so here we go. This is from the last week of October. I chose Kelly Osbourne for best celebrity dressing up as another celebrity. That's her above as Christina Hendricks. Pretty dead-on.
I promise not to overdo it on the Halloween costumes.
November 1, 2013 at 5:30 pm by Catherine St. Ives
1Would You Try Naomi Watts' "Cheeky" Flirting Move?
Naomi Watts is married to Liev Schreiber which even though I know it's a fact, it just sounds wrong to me. Not "wrong" as in morally wrong just "wrong" as in incorrect. BUT IT'S TRUE. They met in 2005 at the Met Gala (see, Paltrow? Some people have a great time at these) and Ms. Watts told Allure magazine how she piqued his interest. From Allure via Zimbio:
He got up to say he was leaving, and I was like, 'Oh, shit.' So I said something cheeky. 'Don't you want my digits?' It made him laugh. He texted me saying, 'Would you like to go for a drink right now?' And I said, 'No, I'll meet you for breakfast tomorrow.
Watts says her move was, "a lot more ballsy than I would ever normally be." What would Lady Di think?
Would YOU try her cheeky and ballsy flirting move? I think it's a good idea, because from my experience and what I've been told by dudes, a lot of them are clueless about whether they're actually being hit on or not.
October 16, 2013 at 4:30 am by Catherine St. Ives
3Naomi Watts Is Having Trouble Answering for Her Princess Diana Movie
When you take on a role of someone as iconic as Princess Diana, there is bound to be a lot of talk surrounding it. There'll be criticism, hard-hitting questions, etc. I don't think Naomi Watts is stupid enough not to have realised this, but she doesn't seem to be doing well with facing the tough stuff, as she walked out on an interview about the film this week on BBC radio DJ Simon Mayo's show because she didn't like the questions.
A first for me and @wittertainment as Naomi Watts walked out of an interview! She seemed a tad uncomfortable with the questions. Shame
— Simon Mayo (@simonmayo) September 3, 2013
Well… right, then. Simon talked about the incident on his 5 Live show on Friday with Mark Kermone, saying (via DS):
"I think it's fair to say that Naomi sounded quite cautious and defensive through most of the interview," he said. "They wanted to do the interview with the director (Oliver Hirschbiegel) present, in case I asked any crazy questions about how Diana died.
"There was no intention and no point in asking those questions, because the film's not about that. So we gave that insurance, and she does the interview on her own, and I think she was a little bit nervous about that."
"But I've looked at the transcript and we've gone through the interview, and there isn't a single question that I think anyone will say, 'Ooh, there you go you see, that was unfortunate, you shouldn't have asked that'," he added.
"She becomes unhappy, she turns to her people and she wants to stop. She's drawing fingers across her throat, she wants out. About a minute and a half short of the ten-minute allocation, she says, 'Oh, we're being told to wind up, we're being told to stop', which she wasn't.
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I still think this whole project is bad news bears, but whatever, it's happening, so we all just have to embrace it. Naomi Watts is playing Princess Diana in a new biopic and there's nothing we can do to stop it. In any case, it's not like Naomi just jumped into it without a second thought. Turns out, she was rather nervous about getting Diana "very right".
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August 14, 2013 at 12:30 pm by Jennifer
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ALL BALL NERVE CENTER — Mouthguards have become something of a regular thing in basketball the last two decades, as more and more players have elected to wear them, for preventative purposes as much as anything. Golden State's Stephen Curry has made his something of an accessory, as he constantly chews on it in between plays.
As you can see in the image above, these days mouthguards can be customized with images, or even motivational slogans, as we saw with LeBron James, who wore a mouthguard with "XVI" printed on it during the 2012 Playoffs, a nod to the 16 wins the Heat would need to win a title.
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Weeks later we found an additional request for 750 million rounds. The news wasn't reported much, though the order forms are still floating around.
It's not as demand for ammunition by the DHS is terribly new. Manufacturer Winchester posted an award to its site in 2009 agreeing to deliver 200 million rounds for the agency over five years. But if that's accurate it's an additional order that's still coming in on top of the others.
Major General Jerry Curry, (Ret) offered up a good point when the 750 million order became public last fall saying that number of bullets was more than 10 times what U.S. troops used in a full year of Iraqi combat.
Now that a new Department of Homeland Security order for another 200,000 hollow points has been placed, we're curious to see what happens to that much ammunition in 12 months. Knowing that DHS trains rural, regional, and federal law enforcement at their Georgia training center, we took a look online to see what programs they have requiring so much firepower.
The Firearms Division (FAD) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia is the biggest facility of its kind in the nation and has more than 88 instructors from several federal agencies.
Main firearm courses where some of those millions of bullets go:
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There's also the Reactive Shooting Instructor Training Program (RSITP), which looks like some sound practical advice for folks facing off against bad people during their workday.
The Submachine Gun Instructor Training Program (SMGITP) provides H&K MP-5 and UMP-40, Colt M-4, SMG (9mm) and our personal favorite the FN P90 for testing and training. There are even two qualifications required to graduate this one. One test goes down with the H&K MP-5 the other the Colt M-4.
Finally, the Survival Shooting Training Program (SSTP) seems like a challenging 8.5 day Master course where Law Enforcement Officer's become acquainted with a variety of weaponry, technique, and the effects of stress.
Definitely a comprehensive program, especially the Interesting Facts About The Firearms Division page. I'll list them below in their entirety after I point one fact that states all the firing in the above courses, and whatever else gets expended, requires about 15 million rounds of ammunition a year.
That doesn't make the most recent batch of 200,000 rounds seem out of line, but those billion or so rounds, seem like they could be better accounted for. Anyway, as promised — all the interesting facts about the firearms division:
- Firearms Division (FAD) has approximately 49 buildings that include indoor and outdoor firing ranges, offices, ammunition and weapons storage, equipment and supply storage spaces.
- The indoor range complex and the outdoor ranges (to include 2 outdoor ranges currently under construction) have a combined total of approximately 384 firing points for live fire training.
- These do not include the various scenario-based training ranges that FAD uses for tactical training.
- FAD has approximately 9 training ranges used for scenario-based tactical firearms training.
- There are approximately 150 staff members assigned to the Firearms Division including managers, support personnel and instructors.
- The instructor cadre consists of former law enforcement and/or military personnel who now work for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) and current law enforcement personnel detailed from many of the agencies who participate in training conducted at the FLETC.
- Training requires the use of approximately 15 million rounds of ammunition annually.
- The ammunition includes lead projectiles and reduced hazard (environmentally friendly) ammunition.
- The reduced hazard ammunition accounts for approximately 70 percent of the ammunition expended for training.
- FAD offers 8 advanced firearms training programs. These programs are open to Federal, state and municipal law enforcement personnel. Some international law enforcement personnel attend these programs when they are sponsored by one of the Federal partner agencies.
- FAD offers approximately 120 firearms courses. Many of these are contained in FLETC basic, agency basic and advanced law enforcement training programs.
- FAD conducts advanced export training (off site) at other Federal, state and municipal facilities around+ the country on an as-needed basis.


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Rida Wong fundraising for Wediko Children's Services Inc
I'm Climbing For Hope on April 29, 2012! I will be participating in a stair climb that benefits Wediko Children's Services.
Wediko Children's Services is a non-profit organization that strives to restore hope in the lives of children and families. Wediko offers a continuum of programs & services designed to help children and their families move from a place of hopelessness to one of mastery & success. I've joined the Climb For Hope to raise money for these critical programs and services because I believe in Wediko's work and I believe all children and families need hope in order to make transformative change.
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This has been a trade idea that is been brought up multiple times, including before the trade deadline on this site, but I think it's worth it to talk about it again. These playoffs made it very clear that we need more production out of the center, and by more, I mean any. Boogie Cousins comes with his issues, but the Thunder organization has handled cases like his before (Westbrook, Perkins, etc.). Kevin Durant is a great motivator, along with Russell, and they will make him accountable. Mo Cheeks is highly respected throughout the league. Even Scott Brooks, for all his warts, is good at nurturing young talent into great basketball players. Cousins would add a whole new wrinkle to the Thunders' "blah" offense, and he would make a great pick and roll partner with Russell. He is young and athletic, and can run with the young guns.
The Kings, with a new owner and presumably a new coach, look to be attempting to change the culture around the franchise. This could mean Boogie is available at less than his true value. Trading the 12th pick, the 32nd pick, Kendrick Perkins, and Thabo Sefolosha for Cousins, John Salmons, and a second round pick works under the cap. This trade would totally change the team, giving the Thunder a dominant starting lineup (presuming Lamb takes Thabo's spot in the starting lineup, which isn't at all guaranteed). The Thunder would finally have a true post up threat, a dominant rebounding front court with Durant and Ibaka, and the atmosphere around the Thunder would help Boogie finally get his head right. What do you think?


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By Stephenie Meyer
Little, Brown, $22.99
768 pages, ISBN 9780316067928
Vampires bite into bestseller list
Who knew that a 108-year-old vampire and an unsuspecting high schooler were the perfect twosome for horror and romance? Stephenie Meyer had a hunch, and while many writers before her have popularized the vampire tale, her internationally best-selling Twilight Saga has taken vampire love to an entirely new level. The saga will come to a conclusion on August 2, when Breaking Dawn, the fourth and final book in the series, is released, with a huge first printing of 3.2 million copies.
In Meyer's previous novel, Eclipse, Bella was forced to choose her love for Edward, a reformed vampire, over her friendship with Jacob, a werewolf; this decision could lead her to become a vampire herself, but eager readers will have to wait for the release of Breaking Dawn to learn Bella's final fate. To celebrate the release of the book, Meyer is holding a Breaking Dawn Concert Series, a sold-out, four-city concert tour featuring the music that stimulated Meyer's muse while she was writing the story.
An unknown Mormon mother who was raising three sons in Arizona when Twilight was published in 2005, Meyer has become one of the most talked-about authors in recent years, earning a devoted following of readers who mob her book tours. She was chosen by Time magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2008. Interest in the characters Bella and Edward spans the globe, with more 30 countries purchasing translation rights for Twilight. Sequels New Moon and Eclipse claimed the top spot on the New York Times bestseller list for weeks, and her most recent novel and first adult book, The Host, topped the fiction list as well.
Interest in Meyer's work is expected to reach a new high in December, when Twilight lands on the big screen. The film will star Kristen Stewart (Into the Wild) as Bella and Robert Pattinson (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) as Edward. Meyer also is currently writing her next novel, Midnight Sun, a companion novel to Twilight as told from Edward's perspective. Copyright 2008 BookPage Reviews.
Horn Book Guide Reviews 2009 Spring
In this series closer, Bella and her vampire paramour, Edward, find their honeymoon cut short by a supernatural pregnancy that necessitates Bella's transition to undead life (accomplished with too much ease after the three previous books' buildup). Though romance fans may be disappointed by the lack of angst in Bella and Edward's now-stable relationship, Meyer spices the plot with genuine surprises. Copyright 2008 Horn Book Guide Reviews.
Publishers Weekly Annex Reviews
It ought to seem redundant to dismiss the fourth and final Twilight novel as escapist fantasy-but how else could anyone look at a romance about an ordinary, even clumsy teenager torn between a vampire and a werewolf, both of whom are willing to sacrifice their happiness for hers? Flaws and all, however, Meyer's first three novels touched on something powerful in their weird refraction of our culture's paradoxical messages about sex and sexuality. The conclusion is much thinner, despite its interminable length. Everygirl Bella achieves her wishes quickly (marriage and sex, in that order, are two, and becoming an immortal is another), and once she becomes a vampire it's almost impossible to identify with her. But that's not the main problem. Essentially, everyone gets everything they want, even if their desires necessitate an about-face in characterization or the messy introduction of some back story. Nobody has to renounce anything or suffer more than temporarily--in other words, grandeur is out. This isn't about happy endings; it's about gratification. A sign of the times? Ages 12-up. (Aug.)
School Library Journal Reviews 2008 October
Gr 9 Up-- Meyer closes her epic love story of a human, a vampire, and a werewolf in this, the final installment of the saga. The story opens with Bella and Edward's wedding, and relations between Jacob and Bella remain uneasy. On honeymoon and unshackled from any further concerns about premarital sex, Edward fulfills his promise to consummate their marriage before he changes Bella into a vampire. An unexpected conception throws their idyllic world back into chaos as factions (both wolf and vampire) battle over whether or not to destroy the potential monster that is killing Bella from within. The captivating angst, passions, and problems manage to satisfyingly fill pages where surprisingly little action takes place, even after the powerful child's birth brings the Cullen family under the scrutiny of the Volturi. The international cadre of vampires who come to the Cullens' aid are fascinating, but distract from the development of prime characters at a pivotal moment. The novel begins and ends with Bella's voice, while Jacob narrates the middle third of the tale, much like the final pages of Eclipse (Little, Brown 2007). While darker and more mature than the previous titles, Meyer's twists and turns are not out of character. Fans may distress as the happy ending for everyone, including a girl for Jacob, lessens the importance and pain of tough decisions and difficult self-sacrifices that caused great grief in previous books, but they will flock to it and enjoy it nonetheless.--Cara von Wrangel Kinsey, New York Public Library[Page 154]. Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.


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a band now calling the gold coast home, started when singer songwriter zachary miller showed guitarist darren waters a few demos he'd written on his mac garage band app.
being a two piece and playing there first show at a open mic night on the central coast town lake munmorah the boys got there first taste of what they knew would one day be a full band..
the boys recruited some close friends as a backline and started to get some shows around the central coast, newcastle and sydney at whatever venues would host them.
having realised a change was in need to get things moving the boys came north so that ryan, zachs brother and longtime drummer could join and with this change came the addition of ross dickie
former bassist of sydney band blue bottle kiss to round out the sound.
since solidifying the group they've played along side brisbane bands like HUNZ and skinny jean and supported artist from other areas like crow, jamie hutchings, sarah humphreys and ex hungry ghosts guitarist j.p shillo.
after a small tour down the east coast with longtime friend mark moldre the band decided it was time to gather some songs they had from there bag of tricks and put them to disc which has resulted in a seven track "extended" e.p. entitled
"the young mind, a juvenile jail"
we hope you enjoy.


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Doug Jarmusz, Director
Doug is a business executive with over 30 years of successful strategic and tactical performance in varied manufacturing and business operations. He has excellent leadership and management skills with the entrepreneurial drive and spirit needed to direct any aspect of business operations. Doug has demonstrated performance in:
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Meridith holds nearly 20 years experience in communication, business development, student mentoring, and project and event management. She is committed to building mutually beneficial partnerships within the community and university. Meridith's role at the Business Success Center involves seeking new growth opportunities, assisting area organizations with fulfilling their vision for success, mentoring students and managing special projects such as AeroInnovate.
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Chad's experience in team building and project management spans a wide spectrum of industries for more than 15 years, from finance to construction to professional baseball. He is a proud graduate of UW Oshkosh as well as a current student of the College of Business MBA program. Chad is committed to building strong business-to-business relationships for the benefit of the community and university. Chad's role at the Business Success Center involves all financial aspects as well as operations and student internship opportunities.
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McGuirk was preceded in death by her husband, John C., to whom she was married for 69 years; and daughter, Johnnie Lou McGuirk. Also preceding her in death were her parents, Ed and Beulah Sargent; brothers, Carl Sargent, Pete Sargent and Frank Sargent (Eula, deceased); and sister, Ola Mae Reeves (Joe, deceased).
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Susie Clements (Ralph, deceased), John E. McGuirk (Judy), William A McGuirk and Diane Hill (Norman, deceased); grandchildren, Leigh Ann Roe (Bill), Debbie Horton (Kevin), Jay McGuirk (Jennifer), Jill Rouse (Rusty), Kelley Hill; great grandchildren, Dalton, Landon and Laney Roe, Taylor, Mary Kate, and Hannah Horton, Riley, Nate, and Barrett McGuirk, Cade and Marlee Cate Rouse; sister, Betty Sargent; sister-in-law, Willie Faye Sargent; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was born June 15, 1913, in Dora and graduated from Dora High School. She started her career in nursing at Carraway Methodist Hospital, where she worked under Dr. Ben Carraway. McGuirk was past president of the PTA at North Birmingham Elementary School, Sayre Junior High School, Lewisburg Junior High School and Gardendale High School, Homemaker Club, Fultondale Garden Club, North End Council and a member of Eastern Star Ruth Chapter. She was a member of Fultondale First Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years and served on various committees.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday July 6, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Walker Chapel Funeral Home with Visitation from 9:30 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow at Walker Chapel Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to extend special thanks to McGuirk's caregivers and to Hope Hospice and Dr. Doug Alford.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be given in McGuirk's honor to Fultondale First Baptist Church.
Walker Chapel Funeral Home, Fultondale; 205-849-5000


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NYC Mayor Finding Skeptics in the Business Sector; DC Debates New Budget Proposal that Sparked "Yoga Tax" Talk- The Late Edition, June 16 2014
Today's Taxpayer News!
Despite New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's recent tax proposal, some businesses are still concerned about the Mayor's overall agenda that includes an effort to increase the minimum wage. The Wall Street Journal has more!
The Washington D.C. Council is proposing a new budget that would expand the sales tax to a number of things including gym memberships. Some are soundly against the proposal, although the so-called "yoga" tax is just one aspect of a package that would cut the city's income tax rates. Proponents believe this income tax will be more than enough to offset the added sales tax.0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
Latest Taxpayer's Tab: Refinancing Student Loans
Last week, the Senate considered a proposal from Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) -- backed by the Obama Administration -- that would have given the government authority to refinance student loans at lower fixed rates, including some loans issued by private lenders. The Congressional Budget Office estimated that had the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act been passed, it would have allowed the government to assume $60 billion in new private loans, and refinance an additional $460 billion of existing federal direct student loans, at a net cost of about $16.9 billion per year. The legislation also included a new $72 billion tax on those earning over $1 million per year in order to finance the provisions.
The actual cost of that program could have panned out very differently in reality though, mainly because of government accounting methods that make some loan programs appear drastically cheaper than they would be according to other methodologies. How much of a difference can that accounting make? Find out in the latest issue of The Taxpayer's Tab.
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For more on these issues and the research NTUF is compiling on them, check out the latest edition of The Taxpayer's Tab.0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
Profiles in Liberty: Sam Jordan
For a week, summer interns have been working hard in the NTUF research and communications departments to bring the latest information to Americans. The Profiles in Liberty series will show the faces behind the work that makes it to NTUF's Taxpayer's Tab e-newsletter, the Government Bytes blog, and the comprehensive BillTally reports. First up is communications intern Sam Jordan!
Sam has been writing for Government Bytes, creating graphics, and researching current events. She grew up in Salina, Kansas, and currently attends George Mason University, where she is majoring in Economics with a minor in Russian and Eurasian Studies. At GMU, she is heavily involved in the Forensics Team (a competitive speech team), lending her communications and leadership skills as an executive board member and tournament director.
What has been your favorite part of living and working in the DC area?
SJ: I feel very connected and involved in current events working and living in the D.C. area. I have most enjoyed the opportunity to network with people my age who also have a strong conviction to pursue careers in the liberty movement.
Who are your personal heroes?
SJ: My parents. My dad is the best leader I know and first introduced me to the liberty movement. My mother, a Blackhawk helicopter pilot, showed me through her own actions that I could become anything I wanted to be if I worked hard.
How did you become interested in politics?
SJ: I read Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand and became passionate about individual liberty.
What projects have you been working on while at NTUF so far?
SJ: In the brief time that I have spent at NTUF, I have already composed two blog posts. The first, "The Curious Case of Whistleblower Kevin Downing," reported on the retaliation whistleblower Kevin Downing experienced from the Department of Labor after he discovered wasteful governmental spending. The second post, "Olympic-Size Spending", reports on the possible impact to all taxpayers if Washington, D.C. hosts the Olympic Games in 2024. Additionally, I have been working to create graphics which will be used to help communicate the Foundation's research.
What have you learned that has most interested you while working for NTUF so far?
SJ: I find it interesting how bipartisan some issues are. Both sides of the aisle have well-developed ideas to reform the tax system and the federal budget process. The difficulty is in aligning those different reforms into a plan most can agree on.
Why did you choose to work at NTUF?
SJ: I chose to work at NTUF because I am very interested in having a career in the liberty movement. National Taxpayers Union Foundation is committed to educating citizens about how tax policies and spending programs affect their future. By working for NTUF, not only will I learn more about the tax code, but I will also gain the relevant experience necessary for applying my degree in Economics to real life.
Stay tuned to Government Bytes to see more of Sam's work!
Interested in learning about the other interns working for the Foundation this summer? Want to help the NTUF interns? Check out this post.
Thanks to Catherine Fitzhugh for developing the Profiles in Liberty series and interviewing our interns.0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
An End to IRS Taxpayer Abuse? 9 Most Insane Ex-Im Bank Loans! - Speaking of Taxpayers, June 13
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The IRS has instituted a "Taxpayer Bill of Rights", so, should we pop the corks? We review our latest Buzzfeed piece which highlights some wild taxpayer-backed loans abroad. Plus, Lee Schalk has a state roundup, including tax threats and minimum wage fails. Plus, the Outrage of the Week!
House Republicans Scramble for Leadership Posts
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor's (R-VA) primary loss on Tuesday has turned the Washington political landscape upside-down. Soon after his surprising defeat, Cantor announced that he will step down from his role as the 2nd highest ranking member of the House in late July. The election to fill his leadership post will take place on June 19 and the race is already in full swing.
As of now, it appears from media reports that the top contenders for Majority Leader are current Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Rules Committee Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX). Rumors suggest that Rep. Raul Labrador (R-ID) or Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) could also enter the race – especially if Sessions decides to back out.
While there are many factors that will help determine the outcome of this contest, one key element is the candidates' fiscal policy credentials. To that end, NTU's annual Rating of Congress sheds a great deal of light on how consistently lawmakers have supported lower taxes and limited government. That's because NTU's scorecard incorporates every single vote that affects taxes, spending, and debt.
NTU generally does not make endorsements in Congressional leadership contests. However, given the reputation of our rating, we have received inquiries on how the potential candidates performed.
Here are the results:
*Lifetime average score is the arithmetic mean of each year's score. Please note that grading criteria changes from year to year.
If McCarthy wins, he will vacate the position of Majority Whip, which is the 3rd ranking leadership spot in the House. Currently vying for that role are Republican Study Committee Chairman Steve Scalise (R-LA), Rep. Pete Roskam (R-IL), who is currently the chief deputy whip, and Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN).
As with the Majority Leader race, more candidates could enter the picture at any time, but here's how the current candidates stack up on NTU's scorecard:
*Lifetime average score is the arithmetic mean of each year's score. Please note that grading criteria changes from year to year.
For more information on NTU's rankings, please click here. Our 2013 rankings will be released early this summer.0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
Minimum Wage Hike Spells Trouble for Seattle Workers and Businesses
Last week, members of the Seattle City Council voted unanimously to raise the minimum wage in The Emerald City to $15 per hour, from the already-highest-in-the-nation state rate of $9.32 per hour. The new rate will be phased in over a seven year period starting on April 1, 2015, based on the size of each business (smaller businesses will be on a longer phase-in time table). Additionally, businesses will be permitted to pay lower training wages to teenagers.
Unfortunately, the Seattle City Council ignored the fact that minimum wage hikes typically fail to raise overall wage levels and can reduce overall employment by making unskilled and young workers more expensive to hire. Furthermore, businesses are likely to pass on the cost of a minimum wage increase to their customers.
We can already see repercussions from a similar minimum wage increase in neighboring SeaTac, where the minimum wage soared to $15 on January 1, 2014, after squeaking by on the November ballot. One parking lot in SeaTac added a "living wage surcharge" of 99 cents per day to the price of parking to cover the increased cost of labor. The nearby Clarion Hotel closed its full-service restaurant abruptly, causing the loss of fifteen jobs. A hotel cleaning lady explained that her benefits were slashed, including 401K, health insurance, paid vacation, free food, and free parking.
Restaurateurs in Seattle have already begun to speak up. Jeremy Hardy, owner of Coastal Kitchen and Mioposto, suggested that the minimum wage increase is bad news for the Seattle economy, stating, "We are going to adjust using all of the tools at our disposal; pricing, reducing menu offerings, look at operating hours, reducing labor where we can and certainly not opening another business in our beloved Seattle." Not only will entrepreneurs pause or perhaps not even consider opening new businesses in Seattle, but one restaurant owner believes customers will start spending less as well. Salaried workers unaffected by the wage increase will see local prices rise without increases in their own compensation. Angela Stowell, CFO and owner of Ethan Stowell restaurants, worries "that our guests will start spending less and going out less as they adjust to higher prices and their own wage compression." To make matters worse, Brendan McGill, owner of Hitchcock and Hitchcock Deli, points out, "The public sentiment is shifting to 'why tip? They already make $15 an hour.' …I wouldn't expect service to improve around town."
The intended purpose of the minimum wage increase is to improve the lives of low-wage, unskilled workers. Yet for some workers in SeaTac, we have already seen that the opposite is true. As Seattle's wage hike begins next year, concerned taxpayers throughout the country will be watching closely. Hopefully, city and state officials considering a similar wage increase will take note and avoid making the same mistake.1 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
Japan to Leave US in the Dust on Corporate Income Tax; Energy Taxes Again?- The Late Edition, June 12 2014
Today's Taxpayer News!
In the Washington Times today, NTU's Executive Vice President Pete Sepp argued that a "tax extenders" deal in Congress should not come with a tax increase on the energy industry. Read here!
Japan has made progress on cutting its corporate income tax rate, though it can still be as high as 36 percent in some circumstances. Not for long though, as they are set to clarify plans that would see the rate cut to under 30 percent, and perhaps to 25 percent, in the coming years. Reuters has the story!0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
Relief for Veterans Waiting on VA? THUD! & More - On Capitol Hill, June 11
On Capitol Hill is back, because Congress is back, and not a week goes by where your tax dollars aren't on the line.
This week: An attempt to help vets waiting on the VA, a tax & spend student loan proposal from Sen. Elizabeth Warren, THUD, & more!0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
Eric Cantor's Spending Agendas, IRS Adopts New TABOR - The Late Edition, June 11, 2014
Today's Taxpayer News!
National Taxpayers Union offered some analysis of the IRS' recent adoption of a 10-point taxpayer bill of rights. Read here.
The biggest news of the day is Rep. Eric Cantor's primary election loss in Virginia. The 7-term House Member's agendas averaged just over $11 billion in savings per term, ranging from a high of $56.6 billion in spending during the 109th Congress to a low of $87 billion in savings in the 111th. Click for more.0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts
Olympic-Size Spending
Residents of Washington D.C. could be seeing Olympic sized increases to their taxes. Amongst six cities including Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco, Washington D.C. is under consideration to host the 2024 Olympic games.
Wednesday morning's Washington Post stated under the United States Olympic Committee's (USOC) requirements, the chosen city would have to provide 45,000 hotel rooms, housing in the Olympic village to fit 16,500 athletes, work space for 15,000 journalists, an "extensive public-transport system," a work force of 200,000 and should expect an operations budget of $3 billion. However, Bob Sweeny, who is leading the DC 2024 Olympic Initiative, estimates the total costs at $4-6 Billion.
The Olympic Committee has become notorious for underestimating Olympic budgets. A study conducted by the University of Oxford examines cost overruns in the Olympic Games by studying both the summer and winter Olympics between 1960 and 2012. The project discovered that The Games overran their budget in every case without exception, averaging an overrun in nominal terms of 324 percent.
If you've done the math, by following the trend presented in the study the 2024 Olympic games could cost Washington D.C. between $12.96 and $19.44 Billion. But even this estimate seems suspiciously low when looking at the recent Sochi Olympics, which cost around $51 Billion.
Advocates of the DC 2024 Olympic Initiative explain their plan will eliminate cost by integrating existing facilities and locating the Olympic Stadium and village in a region that needs redevelopment as is. But with the rising cost of extravagant stadiums, this plan doesn't seem reassuring.
National Taxpayers Union's own study, "Stadiums and Subsidies: Home Run for Wealthy Team Owners, Strike-out for Taxpayers," explains megaprojects funded by the public, such as Olympic Stadium, are an inefficient investment of taxpayer dollars. The study illustrates trends in taxpayer subsidies and rising construction costs, concluding taxpayer tabs and stadium construction costs have direct relationships. As the taxpayer tab increases, so does the total stadium construction cost.
Olympic games showcase cities, bring in tourists and supposedly promote general infrastructure development. But D.C. is already host to frequent political events attracting the public eye and tourists alike. Unless taxpayers voice their concerns to the USOC, D.C. could soon be home to the 2024 Olympics and the financial bane that comes with them.0 Comments | Post a Comment | Sign up for NTU Action Alerts


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The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) provides support and recognition for undergraduate student research for all Colleges at the University of Northern Colorado to further University goals for active learning and original research. Check the links on the left for access to opportunities for grants, internships, conferences and a comprehensive listing of professional organizations.
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NEW Academic Year Undergraduate Research Support Grants available
The Office of Undergraduate Research is now offering Academic Year Research Support Grants for the support of undergraduate research at UNC. Faculty mentors and undergraduate students may both apply for the research support grants, which may be used for research supplies, travel, conference presentations, student stipends, or other research support. Funds are available on a first come, first served basis, with the opening date for proposals TBA. Applications will not be accepted after TBA, and funding will end when all funds are allocated.
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McNair Issue of the Undergraduate Research Journal Published
The first McNair issue of the Undergraduate Research Journal has been published. The Spring 2014 issue will include full manuscripts from undergraduate researchers.
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Office of Undergraduate Research Spring 2014 Newsletter Published
The spring 2014 Newsletter from the Office of Undergraduate Research profiles the three Summer Stipend student scholar award winners and two UNC faculty, Britney McIlvaine and Kristin Bovaird-Abbo hightlighting their undergraduate research mentoring projects.
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Both Dennis Bermudez and Max Holloway were looking to extend their Featherweight win streak to four fights when they met in the UFC 160 FX prelims.
Round 1 got off to a slow start. Bermudez clearly struggled with the reach advantage while Holloway showed solid lateral movement to avoid damage and landed some counters. Spinning back kick from Holloway dropped Dennis. Bermudez clinched up to recover.
Holloway completely dominated this fight. He ate very few solid shots from Bermudez while piecing him up with straight punches of his own. Leg kick from Bermudez tripped up Holloway and he followed that up with a clinch against the cage. Holloway used the whizzer to separate and escape before returning to outpounting Dennis.
Bermudez finally secured a takedown early in the final round but Hollow shrugged it off oto return to his feet. Holloway out struck from distance again before Dennis closed distance for the clinch. His success didn't last long before Max escaped. Bermudez just can't handle Holloway's reach advantage. He got a takedown and landed some solid ground and pound from half-guard. Mike Goldberg actually said it well, "It just took Bermudez too long to get it in this position." Too little, too late.
Max Hollow beat Dennis Bermudez by split decision (29-28 x 2, 28-29).


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Please use the buttons below to see more information on Leicester Tigers and matches between Wasps and Tigers over the years.
Wasps were downed by a Leicester side that was far too strong, and ran in five tries to Wasps' one.
Wasps deserve credit for a spirited final quarter, in which they produced their best rugby of the day. They managed a fine try by Elliot Daly, and kept the home side scoreless for the last 22 minutes.
After four minutes of sparring, in which both sides showed a willingness to move the ball, Leicester posed the first serious threat, when Anthony Allen gathered a hack ahead, 10 metres inside his half. He managed to break through some weak tackling, to emerge inside the Wasps half, before hoisting a diagonal kick towards the left corner, which Elliot Daly ran into touch.
From the lineout, the Leicester pack tried to set up a driving maul, but the Wasps defence held firm, until the ball was released to the backs, only for Toby Flood to knock on.
From the resulting scrum, Nick Robinson found a good touch near halfway, but Tigers won the lineout, and made good ground, until Wasps were penalised, in midfield, just outside their 22. It looked a simple kick for Toby Flood, despite the tricky wind, but he sent the ball wide of the right post.
Three minutes later, Wasps were penalised on almost exactly the same spot, after Billy Vunipola tried to charge away from a breakdown, but conceded a penalty for not releasing. This time, Flood made no mistake, to put the home side ahead, with 13 minutes played.
Wasps then produced their first piece of attacking threat, when they moved the ball out to the right, following a powerful charge by Vunipola. The centre passed back inside to Tom Varndell, who had come off his wing, but the pass adjudged to have gone forwards.
A typically powerful scrum won Leicester a penalty. They kicked into the Wasps 22, and took play through several phases, without threatening the line. The referee decided to take play back for a deliberate knock-on by Nick Robinson, as he attempted an interception, and Flood had a simple kick, from in front of the posts, to double the lead, after 19 minutes.
Two minutes later, with Robinson down injured, after taking a heavy knock in an attempted tackle, Leicester pressure set up the first try of the game. After a series of forwards went for the line, it was Ben Youngs who managed to dive over, near the right corner. Flood missed the conversion, but Leicester were now beginning to look ominously confident.
Within a minute of the restart, Robinson, who had needed several minutes of treatment, left the field, clearly suffering from an injury to his right arm. His place was taken by Tommy Bell.
It took just two minutes for Leicester to add a second try. It came from an attack which first went out wide to the right, and then came back across the field, where Graham Kitchener took a long pass to force his way through Christian Wade's tackle and crash over in the corner. Flood missed the touchline conversion.
A minute later Wade left the field, to be replaced by Jack Wallace. Wallace came on as Tommy Bell lined up a long-range penalty attempt, from 45 metres, wide on the left. He produced a magnificent kick, to finally put Wasps on the scoreboard, with half an hour gone.
Leicester came straight back with another flowing move which ended with Adam Thompstone going for the left corner, only to be forced out by some desperate last-ditch cover defence.
A thrilling burst by Elliot Daly then took play well into the Leicester half. He had Tom Varndell inside him, but his pass was intercepted by Niall Morris who streaked away down the right, and seemed certain to score, before a magnificent cover tackle by James Cannon forced him into touch, a few metres from the line.
Four minutes before the break, Leicester added a third try, with an unstoppable drive from a lineout, a few metres out. Hooker Rob Hawkins was beneath the pile of bodies which powered their way over the line. Flood's conversion attempt hit the right post.
In the final minute of the half, a second Tommy Bell penalty, from almost in front of the posts, made the halftime score 21-6.
Within a minute of the restart, Leicester turned down a simple three points, after Wasps were penalised just outside their 22. They chose to kick for the corner, to set up another driving maul. The Wasps defence kept them out, and the ball was moved out to the backs. Tommy Bell went for an interception, and was penalised for a deliberate knock on, although he appeared to gather the ball, before it went to ground. He was sent to the sin bin, Leicester opted for a scrum, and Ben Youngs darted round the blind side for his second try of the afternoon, to secure the bonus point. Flood's conversion stretched the lead to 28-6.
Despite being a man down, Wasps came close to a try, when Tom Varndell gathered a ball which had come out of a ruck, on the Leicester 22. He broke down the blindside and fed Charlie Davies. He had Jonathan Poff inside him, but the defence forced them into touch, just short of the left corner.
Wasps were then forced into another injury replacement, as a shaky looking Tom Lindsay left the field, to be replaced by Nathan Morris.
An Elliot Daly penalty, from near halfway, narrowed the gap to 28-9. Lorenzo Romano and Simon McIntyre then replaced Will Taylor and Zak Taulafo.
It was now all Leicester and the inevitable fifth try came after 58 minutes following a steady build up, in which Thomas Waldron and Martin Castrogiovanni both punched big holes down the middle. The ball was then moved out to the left, and Adam Thompstone produced a blistering burst to take him clear of the defence, and over the line. It looked as if he might have gone over the dead ball line before touching down. The TMO was asked to adjudicate, and he ruled that the try was good. Flood's conversion took the score to 35-9.
Wasps struck back with a fine individual try by Elliot Daly, who showed pace and footwork to race through the defence and go over wide on the right, before coming back infield to touch down under the posts. Tommy Bell converted.
Wasps then put together their best period of the game, with Ashley Johnson showing some impressive handling, but a sustained move broke down when a pass was knocked on, in midfield.
With thirteen minutes left, Wasps brought on all their remaining replacement. They had a great chance to add a second try, when they won a turnover in midfield. Quick passing set up an overlap on the left, but Charlie Hayter came back inside, and the chance was lost.
Wasps had a final chance of a consolation score, after George Ford's clearance, from inside his 22, went dead at the other end. Play was brought back for a scrum, Vunipola broke strongly, but his pass was just out of the reach of Joe Simpson, who knocked on, deep inside the 22.
The game ended on a sour note, with the officials being called in to separate an unsightly flare-up, 8 metres inside the Wasps half. The referee consulted the TMO, who decided that Tigers' replacement prop Fraser Balmain had been guilty of foul play. Wasps ran the penalty, but lost possession, and the final whistle blew.
Next Sunday, Wasps play their final home game of the season, when they take on Exeter Chiefs, in an Aviva Premiership game, which will be vital to both sides' aspirations of Heineken Cup qualification.
London Wasps:
15. Elliot Daly 14. Christian Wade 13. Chris Bell (c) 12. Charlie Hayter 11. Tom Varndell 10. Nick Robinson 9. Charlie Davies 1. Zak Taulafo 2. Tom Lindsay 3. Will Taylor 4. James Cannon 5. Tom Palmer
6. Ashley Johnson 7. Jonathan Poff 8. Billy Vunipola
Substitutes: 16. Nathan Morris 17. Simon McIntyre 18. Lorenzo Romano 19. Alex Rae 20. Matt Everard
21. Joe Simpson 22. Tommy Bell 23. Jack Wallace
Leicester Tigers:
15 Mathew Tait 14 Niall Morris 13 Manusamoa Tuilagi 12 Anthony Allen 11 Adam Thompstone
10 Toby Flood (c) 9 Ben Youngs 1 Logovi'i Mulipola 2 Rob Hawkins 3 Dan Cole 4 Ed Slater 5 Graham Kitchener
6 Steve Mafi 7 Julian Salvi 8 Jordan Crane
Replacements: 16 George Chuter 17 Fraser Balmain 18 Martin Castrogiovanni 19 Brett Deacon 20 Thomas Waldrom 21 Sam Harrison 22 George Ford 23 Matt Smith


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I tested the x64 editions of Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista SP1, and the Windows 7 public beta on dual-core and quad-core systems (see the article, "The generation gap: Windows on multicore") by running ten instances each of a database workload, a MAPI message store workflow workload, and a Windows Media Player workload simultaneously. To draw performance comparisons, I measured the time taken to complete each instance of the database and MAPI workflow transaction loops. The Windows Media Player workload was used only to place additional stress on the systems.
The test suite I used, DMS Clarity Studio, makes it easy to configure and execute packages of diverse workloads. Because it's designed to launch and control these workloads in parallel -- and provides an option to create multiple instances of each workload to further increase the complexity of the simulation -- Studio makes it easy to push today's dual-core and quad-core systems to their limits, something I did for this project by involving three of Studio's bundled workload objects: ADO Stress, MAPI Stress, and WMP Stress.
ADO Stress is a platform- and provider-neutral database workload object that uses the ActiveX Data Objects libraries to run transactions against any ADO/OLE-DB accessible data store. For the purposes of this project, I configured ADO Stress to access a locally installed instance of SQL Server 2008 Developer Edition. Using the various options in the ADO Stress dialog, I configured the workload to access SQL Server using the SQL Native Client driver and to use ADO transaction support if available. I set the workload to execute continuously, with a one second delay loop, and to create 10 concurrent instances of itself (each instance being a discrete process) when the test package launched.
MAPI Stress is a platform- and provider-neutral workflow workload object that uses the Collaboration Data Objects (CDO) libraries to run transactions against any MAPI/CDO accessible message store. For the purposes of this project, I used a locally hosted copy of a Microsoft Outlook Mailbox (PST) file. I configured MAPI Stress to generate the maximum number of message objects (approximately 25MB of mixed e-mail and attachment data) per transaction and to execute continuously, with a one second delay loop. As with ADO Stress, I configured the workload to create 10 concurrent instances of itself at package launch.


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Luxurious Tommy Bahama Beach Home with Patio! Steps to Ocean in Mission Beach
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2½
- sleeps 9
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Townhome
- community South Mission Beach
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$ 1,365 - $ 3,185 / week
vacation rental description
Luxury in every sense of the word describes this incredible 2BR/2.5BA beach jewel. This 1,320 sq. ft. custom-built beach house situated on one of the nicest courts in South Mission Beach provides all the comforts of home. Located just steps from the beach and bay, this marvelous vacation retreat offers everything you need for a wonderful vacation in beautiful San Diego. This brand new custom home features a fully equipped gourmet kitchen with KitchenAid stainless steel appliances, travertine flooring, granite counters & vanities, custom shaker cabinetry with gravity closing drawers, jetted bath tub and a gas fireplace in the living room. Sleeping arrangements include a King bed and a leather couch (clicks down to a double that easily sleeps 2 kids) in the Master Suite, a queen bed in the 2nd bedroom and sofa that folds to a comfortable queen bed in the living room. There is also a single Tri-Fold Floor Futon Mat available.
This beautifully decorated two level Tommy Bahama style townhome with its designer finishes throughout and all brand new furnishings offers uncompromised comfort. On the first level you'll find the kitchen, dining and living area. The gourmet kitchen with its stainless steel appliances features coffee maker, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, side-by-side refrigerator with water and ice dispenser in the door, and top-of-the-line culinary equipment. You will enjoy the luxury of a new 42" flat screen TV and DVD player in the living room. Mahogany French doors open to an exclusive furnished courtyard with BBQ, ideal for relaxing in the sun, enjoying the ocean breeze or gathering with family or friends.
Both bedrooms, each with an attached bathroom, are located on the second level of the house. The spacious Master Suite is a wonderful retreat in itself featuring King Bed, leather couch (clicks down to a double, easily sleeps 2 kids), flat screen TV, walk-in closet and a furnished balcony. The Master Suite bathroom features 2 sinks, a jetted bathtub and a very spacious custom shower.
Linens, towels, various supplies, beach towels, boogie boards, beach cairs, high chair and pack n play are provided for your convenience. The tandem parking garage fits 2 cars (the garage door is 100 inches wide and the garage itself is 110 inches wide).
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- Stainless steel appliances
- Travertine flooring
- Granite counters & vanities
- Custom shaker cabinetry with gravity closing drawers
- Jetted bath tub
- Gas fireplace in the living room
- Gourmet kitchen features coffee maker, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, side-by-side refrigerator with water and ice dispenser in the door, and top-of-the-line culinary equipmen
- 4 flat screen TV and DVD player in the living room
- Flat screen TV in Master Suite
- Linens, towels, various supplies, beach towels, boogie boards, beach cairs, high chair and pack n play.
- Washer and Dryer
- 2 car garage
- Spacious private courtyard
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Centrally located in Mission Beach, this upscale property is in walking distance to fun beach activities, bike rental stores, convenience stores, bars and restaurants. Belmont Park with its famous Rollercoaster is only 5 blocks away. Easy access to freeway. ONLY 5 minutes from Sea World. 15 minutes to San Diego Zoo/ Wildlife Park, Downtown and Balboa Park.
Activities: Miles of beautiful walks, jogs, & bike rides around the bay & beach boardwalk, Volleyball, Hiking, Golf, Sunbathing, Amusement Parks, Fishing off the pier, Wildlife Viewing, Shopping, Restaurants, Museums, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling & Diving, Kayaking, Big paddle-wheel boats cruise, Boating, Sailing, Surfing, Paddle Boarding, Boogie Boarding, Body-surfing, Shelling, Water Skiing, Parasailing, Jet Skiing, Windsurfing, Kite flying and much more.
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March9-22 ................ $265/night ............ $1,695/week (4 nights min.)
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Within the past year, two cars have missed the stop sign in front of an East Texas woman's house and landed in her front yard. Her home is located at the intersection of County Road 2195 and County Road 2194, just outside of Whitehouse.
A broken headlight laying in the front yard isn't quite the housewarming gift Ronda Mothershed was hoping for when she moved in four years ago.
"They just ran the stop sign, in and out of the yard, and kept on going. You can see the skid marks down the road where they kept skidding out," said Mothershed.
A ditch in her front lawn barely catches the cars before they go barreling into her bedroom.
"Somebody's going to get hurt or killed, and I've been trying to get help out here for a couple of years," she said.
She has spoken with Smith County Sheriff's Department and the County Commissioner to try to fix the problem. They've discussed putting in a three way stop sign at this intersection, or upping police presence to encourage drivers to slow down and actually stop.
"Somebody's going to get killed, and I don't want that, and I don't want to get a car in my bedroom," she said.
Multiple calls to The County Commissioner have not been returned, but Ronda tells us a Lieutenant with The Smith County Sheriff's office has been in touch with her and is looking in to a possible solution.
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