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Cheryl Abbott
The purpose of this action research project was to investigate the value of cooperative science research partnerships for my science classes. After investing time and effort into programs such as a partnership with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute that involves my students cooperatively collecting data for the lead scientist, I'm wondering what benefits these projects bring to my students? As a teacher, what have I learned from these partnerships? How have I changed from the experience? Overall, is this type of partnership a worthwhile use of a teacher's time?
Stacie Blue
The eighth grade students at Monforton School use personal digital assistants (PDAs), also known as handhelds, in their daily assignments and research projects on Yellowstone National Park (YNP). Their teacher has been using the handhelds as a tool to enhance effective student notebooks, and for reading and language arts, classroom activities and field studies of YNP. The purpose of this action research project was to understand the impact handhelds on an eighth grade science class. Are students using them for reading assignments? Do students feel they have benefited from using the handhelds for their everyday assignments?
Larry D. Boyd
This study investigated Biological Engineering programs to determine attributes that define exemplary programs. Recently Biological engineering programs have undergone exponential expansion. As a result, little commonality exists among programs due to idiosyncratic development at each institution. Relatively few programs are accredited by the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Institutions wishing to examine existing programs will be interested in a system that stratifies programs with identification of outstanding qualities. A two step analysis algorithm was developed to assist evaluators stratifying programs with regards to quality. This algorithm can be modified to meet the particular needs of the user.
Rich Calhoun
The study examined the use of an online textbook in a High School elective astronomy course. In past years, students "skimmed" their textbook and many students listed the traditional textbook as the most frustrating aspect of the course. The online text allowed students to view applets, video simulations, online quizzes and connect directly through the World Wide Web to supplement information and databases. Student enthusiasm and conceptual understanding were examined through the Astronomy Diagnostic Test, weekly quizzes and questionnaires. The study concluded the online text improved student conceptual understanding, increased enthusiasm, and helped students regulate their work habits.
Chuck Campbell
Lab reports are such a time-honored science assignment that their use is seldom questioned. This project sought to determine whether lab report assignments are appropriate for middle school students and how well students learn science concepts when writing reports. Data suggested that middle school students complete lab reports at the same frequency as other assignments. Student understanding was evaluated by lab report grade and lab quiz grade analyses. In the process of implementing the project, the researcher restructured instruction to help students succeed in producing lab reports and grasping science concepts.
Dawn H. Carson
Labs are essential in teaching Chemistry. However, a lab is useless if students fail to see the purpose or draw appropriate conclusions, which is often evident in lab reports. For years, I have observed students struggle writing lab reports. The purpose of this study was to investigate if using rubrics might help students write better lab reports, especially to focus on conclusions. Rubrics, created by the teacher, where implemented for all Chemistry labs for one year. The rubric guided students with teacher's expectations, the process of writing, and constructing conclusions.
Alicia Cepaitis
Student-centered constructivist teaching strategies were incorporated into a high school biology course to examine the effect on three components of critical thinking in students. These strategies included a restructuring of curriculum to use the 5E learning cycle, project-based learning, and daily inquiry journaling. Student engagement, student-generated questions and incidence of metacognition were studied. Results indicated a strong increase in student engagement without sacrificing student concept understanding. Student-generated questions also increased, but evidence for increase in metacognition was not apparent.
Sue Schlagel Counterman
The purpose of this study was to document teaching and learning practices in seventh grade biology classes using a differentiated instructional model called a Choice Matrix. The teacher-designed choice matrix utilized Bloom's Taxonomy in the development of three coded levels of student work for the cell biology unit. Students were encouraged to select assignments that fit student - determined learning style(s). A differentiated instructional unit based on the choice matrix was then compared to a non-treatment unit.
Randy Daniel
This study investigated how increased use of technology impacted teacher, student and parent/guardian communication. Seventy Physical Science students from Sparkman High School participated in the study during the fall 2005 semester. The research examined the affect of the use of internet based activities on student learning, comprehension, and attitude. This action research project employed the use of pre and post treatment interviews, surveys and quizzes/test for the curriculum. The use of e-mail and internet activities, along with other teaching resources, increased teacher/student communication and student learning measures.
Yvette Deighton
After ten years, my preparation, and planning had become somewhat automatic. This study investigated how being more intentional in lesson planning, communication, and design would change practice. I examined the use of learning styles to differentiate instruction in two biology classes. Data included journals, student surveys, and peer observation. Study findings: the use of learning styles was a good initial step toward differentiating my instruction; increased attention to teaching methods elevated professionalism; and use of learning styles increased my connection with my students. Now I can truly say "I teach students not a subject."
Lindsay Forys
Teachers often think of students as sausage casing into which knowledge can be stuffed. I disagree. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of acknowledging the prior knowledge students were bringing to class and then letting them build upon accurate knowledge to create a learning environment. Lesson plans were developed based on the 5E learning cycle model and then implemented to help create a constructivist style, inquiry-based classroom.
Gregory G. Gaffey
To effectively teach, we need to know students personally, and to guide academic connections. This project explored: learning theories, learning preferences, Multiple Intelligences, Myers-Briggs Personality Inventory, Maslow's Hierarchy, differentiated instruction, and the multifaceted backgrounds of students. The results of this study suggest that it is imperative to gain insight into variables that contribute to student learning. Such information can transform an ordinary classroom into an environment that taps into individual learning potential. The value of this study has resulted in a closer teacher-student bond, a dynamic classroom environment, and a greater sense of how students learn.
Amanda E. Gilbreath
This study examined rewards that motivate high school students to complete assignments. This experiment was designed to try to answer the questions, "How does the intentional use of extrinsic motivators affect student performance?" and "Does experience with extrinsic rewards build intrinsic motivation in students?" In fall 2005 semester at Sparkman High School, each Algebra 1A student received rewards for completing daily assignments. The types of rewards varied throughout the treatment period as the students' interest faded. Data included surveys, interviews, and pre/post-treatment grades. It was found that a combination of several different rewards can motivate most all students.
Tara Hall
Laboratory experiences are important for students. As active participants in science labs, students gain a deeper sense of understanding and a greater confidence in their learning. What techniques can be utilized to encourage students to confidently contribute to their lab groups? After observing my students during labs and analyzing their attitudes, I implemented a new system. Students were assigned specific roles during labs and were assigned a grade based on their level of contribution to the lab group. Data showed a positive relationship between the implemented treatment and more active science lab participation.
Laura Hauswald
The purpose of this study was to observe if pairing high achieving students with low achieving students offered a dynamic learning situation for all students involved. Six pairings were observed over the course of a quarter as students completed daily assignments. The results indicate that pairings were a positive experience for all students and provided daily academic and emotional support for the low achieving students. Gains were made in work completion rates and quarter grades. Contrastingly, most low achieving students did not demonstrate gains on their unit assessment.
Lauren Hinchman
This study explored the impact of socialization on students in an evening section of community college Biology. Pre and post attitude surveys determined the evolution of attitudes towards the course from start to finish. During the course, a series of student centered activities with a high level of social interaction were implemented. Evening course students are a mix of non-traditional aged students, many of whom have full time jobs. That means negative attitudes towards science and general education requirements are fairly typical. Achievement, outside observation, and personal journal reflections suggest increased personal interactions had a positive impact on student experience.
Laura M.S. Holmquist
This project examined the instructional practices involved in facilitating secret spot experiences for 5th and 6th graders. Students at Ravenwood Natural Science Center participated in solo, quiet, reflective times each day in a natural setting designed to increase their affective attachment to and cognitive understanding of natural places. Data included in-depth interviews, journals, and observations of students along with instructor reflective journal. Evidence documented that students described characteristics of secret spot experience which resulted in increased understanding of change in facilitation techniques such as an "awakening" of the senses exercise prior to a reflection exercise following each secret spot experience.
Joanna M. Hubbard
The multi-layered effects of introducing and using reflective science notebooks and peer discourse techniques during elementary science kit teacher training in the Anchorage School District were examined in this study. Research results from science trainings enhanced by teacher use of science notebooks are promising, indicating that teachers reap many of the same benefits from using science notebooks that students do.
Margie Huber
This project investigates instructional methods used teaching vocabulary to 6th grade students. My students often struggle with exact definitions of content vocabulary. For this project, I changed my vocabulary instruction through adding a visual cue for each new word. This instructional method was used in conjunction with traditional methods. Data included student surveys, interviews, and my personal journal. Results suggest students enjoyed vocabulary instruction in this format and felt that they could better retain and communicate key definitions. As the classroom teacher, through this action research adventure I experienced greater enjoyment and empowerment in my instruction.
Kenneth J. Mager
This two-year project examined the role of student-teacher interactions outside of normal class time. During 2004-2005, interaction rates and test scores from 10 sections of human biology were recorded and compared to 10 sections from 2005-2006. In an attempt to improve content comprehension by increasing interaction rates, students in the 2005-2006 year sections were required to complete 15 weekly "muddy points", a classroom assessment technique, and five tri-weekly office visits. Test scores between the two years were compared along with student surveys to determine the overall effectiveness of the increased interactions.
Michael Magno
A physics course with an inquiry-type of curriculum, called "modeling", call for alternative assessment methods. In order to authentically evaluate students, use performance assessments were used to demonstrate a deeper understanding of material. In order to objectively evaluate performance assessments a scoring rubric was developed for each task. Three techniques were used to determine the affects of the rubric design on student's performance and attitudes. Some benefits of rubrics included preparing for, conducting, and understanding the evaluation of performance assessments.
Steve McCauley
Many teenagers utilize the "what happens at school stays at school" philosophy when it comes to parental communication. Furthermore, parents may be unaware or unsure of how to become involved in their student's school life. This study determined whether or not a biology curriculum that encouraged parental involvement impacted student performance. An informational class website and the monitoring of student notebooks and test scores encouraged parental involvement. Surveys, interviews, and student grades were used to assess impact. While student performance change was generally insignificant, other evidence supported continued use of the system.
Kevin C. McChesney
This study investigated the use of microcomputer-based laboratory (MBL) to improve the understanding of Kinematics and student scores on the Force and Motion Concept Evaluation (FMCE). Students focused on the physics concepts rather than on how to gather the data, which led to lower levels of frustration for both students and teacher. Data for the study was collected through a pre-test and post-test of the FMCE, student surveys, teacher observations and records.
Rebecca Mentzer
This project explored how student motivation, as defined by validity and self-efficacy, was affected by journaling, and if that motivation affected the time it took students to get ready for class. In fall, students spent one month reflecting on their own academic abilities and the value of science. In the spring, a second month of journaling was done with direct instruction about the nature of science and the use of science in the world. The results showed a decrease in motivation when self-reflective journaling was used alone, but an increase in motivation when direct instruction was included.
Kathy Meyer
The aim of my action research was to change my lecture-style presentation of material to a more active-learning model based on the constructivist theory of learning articulated by T. Lord (1994). I designed lectures that consisted of short segments followed by small group, active problem solving, based on the lecture information. Data collected included teacher observation, student work and questionnaire, and video/audio taping. The evidence showed that students needed a more solid foundation in basics before moving to complex problem-solving, but that they also were more attentive and involved when I used this lecture style.
Sherry L. Miller
This project investigated the effect of stimulating student's awareness of prior knowledge on the learning of content vocabulary in two classes of at-risk students. Before each unit, prior knowledge activation was accomplished through discussion and recording of ideas about the words. During the unit, games and activities offered opportunities to correct misconceptions, make new connections and reinforce learning. Activity and game outcomes were not tied to grades and encompassed unanticipated participation by all students. The results suggest the value of these types of activities and the power of competition in motivating students.
Gina Monteverde
Methow Valley students develop a portfolio, augmented annually, to document progress. Along with teacher evaluations, it is the main academic record. The portfolio is presented to parents and teachers twice each year and to a community panel for a "Passage" from third to fourth grade and sixth to seventh. This study analyzed criteria established for portfolio construction. The questions included: 1) Do pieces selected for the portfolio give a clear picture of the students' academic growth? and 2) How might reflection guidelines be improved? Study results were used to clarify portfolio criteria.
Leslee Morehead
This project examined the incorporation of a science club in an alternative educational high school setting. The research explored the usefulness of a science club to initiate more involved, hands-on, science experiences and whether it would improve students' scores on an exit level science exam. The data included personal interviews with students, attendance and participation records, researcher observation, and test scores. During this project I discovered many difficulties in starting and maintaining a science club. I concluded that, while test scores were not affected, students did find enjoyment from participation in new science related activities.
Lori Ann Muchmore
After observing a dramatic rise in student participation in cooperative groups, I recognized the importance of active student engagement and student responsibility for learning. This study examined the effect of having older students teach science concepts to younger students. The study questioned whether students reach higher levels of achievement when they take on the teacher role versus the student role. Unit tests, questionnaires, and interviews were administered following each unit to describe impact and retention of student achievement and involvement. Evidence indicated that peer assisted learning did, in fact, increase student interest, but not retention in all units taught.
Troy Nordick
This action research introduced a unit plan that included detailed lecture guides. Each guide contained objectives, key terms, and important topics for students to follow during lectures and merely add notes when needed. The lecture guides were organized into a unit plan and presented to the students prior to the start of each unit. The unit plan also included all upcoming assignments along with their due dates. A change in teaching style resulted in lectures that have become more structured and focused. Evidence showed that students are more involved and on-task which resulted in improved assignment completion rate.
Kenny Peavy
This research compared the effectiveness of a one week outdoor adventure program (Malaysia Week) and a one semester natural history course (Wild Malaysia) in influencing student attitudes towards the environment. Data collected included student journals, student surveys, student interviews, teacher surveys and teacher interviews. Evidence showed that both Malaysia Week and Wild Malaysia had a positive impact on teachers and students attitudes towards the environment. Evidence also demonstrated a student desire for more hands-on, field based practical learning which influenced curriculum revisions of Malaysia Week and Wild Malaysia.
Rhonda Phillips
I mentored students in the development of the Lumsden High School Grounds Renaturalization Project in Lumsden, Saskatchewan, Canada. Subsequently, I followed a constructivist model to develop activities using native plants established in the school grounds to reinforce concepts taught in Biology 20. The hands on authentic experiences improved student performance significantly. Positive attitudes were shown through student ownership in the project, on task behavior and recognition of the value of native plants. This alternate approach to introducing biology and teaching plant physiology, morphology, classification and ecology was completed within the time allowed for these units.
Vasantha Prasad
Technology has made a major impact on the teaching-learning process and schools world over are incorporating technology. Future schools are most likely to go the electronic way. Laboratory activities play a key role in learning science. Will virtual labs be as effective? The purpose of this investigation was to see if virtual labs are as effective as traditional labs in learning science concepts. The high school students were provided with opportunities to experiment using both traditional labs and virtual labs. The study used questionnaires, post assessments, observations, interviews and video recordings.
John "Craig" Richards
This study investigated the effectiveness of peer tutoring as an intervention for failing biology students. Ten sophomores, with a current grade of "D" or "F" in biology, were matched with junior tutors and met twice a week. Peer tutoring teams participated in a wide variety of educational and social activities. Everyone involved in the project was extremely positive about the program with the tutored students concluding they had increased both their understanding and appreciation of biology. For the majority of students, biology grades improved somewhat during the study.
Diane Ripollone
This study investigated the use of instructional video for concept application, concentration ability, and improving listening and memory skills. Various factors that affect student learning were considered: learning style, video length and sequence. Two videos were used in the treatments: Rocks and Minerals and Conservation of Natural Resources. Both treatments included empty outlines, pre-assessments, and post-assessments. Surveys, observations, and interviews, were done to gather qualitative data. Improvements in student scores showed that all three factors; learning style, length of video, and presentation sequence impacted students' retention and recall.
Brad Shuler
The purpose of this project was to help AP Biology students reach a deeper, enduring understanding of biological concepts and better prepare for the AP Exam. I implemented a new instructional aide called a Learning Guide, which consisted of a series of questions to assess the level of student understanding of concepts. This project compared student interviews, surveys, journal entries, and unit quiz scores for pre-treatment and post-treatment units, and showed that the student perception of their understanding and unit quiz scores were improved with the Learning Guides.
Brian Sica
This study found a disconnection between the underlying chemistry principles and related quantitative problem solving in the classroom. The teacher wanted students to leave class with skills related to chemical terminology, stoichiometry, and equilibrium, but, more importantly, the conceptual understanding of the principles that dictate these concepts. To achieve this goal the teacher imposed a standard wait time to responses during class discussion, Vee diagrams, and modified conceptual questions to increase the continuity between concepts and problems. These techniques allowed for the teacher to better identify students' misconceptions as well as evaluate and modify teaching.
Christopher Straatman
The purpose of this action research was to implement inquiry techniques in a high school chemistry elective class. Throughout the semester inquiry methods were embedded in laboratory activities and demonstrations along with traditional teacher-focused methods. A variety of data collection methods were used to investigate changes that occurred in my approach to teaching chemistry especially in relation to questioning strategies. The study revealed effects of inquiry techniques on students' problem-solving and logical thinking skills. This action research study enabled me to take a more in depth look at how my teaching methods affect student learning.
Bonnie Bromley Streeter
This study investigated the affect field trips had on students' understanding of concepts, ability to apply concepts, and attitudes toward earth science. Constructivist techniques were practiced by presenting pre-field trip lessons and establishing a framework before trips. The treatments consisted of three separate field trips with an application assignment designed for each event. Data included pre-and post fieldtrip evaluations, a parent survey, and teacher diary. Evidence indicated field trips increased exposure to concepts and application of those concepts improved student understanding. Attitudes appeared to be primarily influenced by past experiences.
Brian Sullivan
The purpose of this action research project was to implement discussions of current science events in my sophomore introductory biology classroom and measure the effects that the discussions had on student interest in the curriculum topics covered. Treatment included discussions of current science issues found in newspapers, magazines, and television. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected through surveys, discussions, and a teacher journal. Analysis of the data indicates that the implementation of current science event discussions resulted in increased student interest in biology topics.
Mike Telling
Participation in laboratory exercises is a critical component of chemistry education. However, many of these exercises expose the teacher and school district to certain liabilities. These liabilities include the students' exposure to laboratory hazards, safe storage of reagents, and appropriate disposal of reagents. Due to these factors, the potential student learning benefit versus the liabilities must be considered for each laboratory exercise. The motivation behind my action research was to determine if safer instructional methods are an effective alternative to traditional chemistry laboratory exercises.
Paul J. Tingler
Students are honest when they reflect about their own work and the issues they experience in class. Throughout the years, this raised my curiosity as to whether I could use this to improve instruction. My primary goal was to capture the candidness of student self-evaluation, not only improve the course, but also to find ways to help students improve themselves. Data analyses from the student self-assessments, interviews, and C.A.T. results, I found and categorized five major areas that I consider the "launch pad" for increasing student performance.
Genevieve Roney Walsh
Perspectives on the natural environment vary from region to region and culture to culture. Studying these diverse views is essential to understanding the fluctuating environmental changes during our current age of globalization. This study tracked the benefits of place-based experiential education during Traveling School semesters when studying environmental issues in indigenous regions of New Zealand and Ecuador. The data gathered was used to develop curriculum for future Traveling School semesters in Southern Africa and Central America, with the focus on teaching global ecological health.
Molly Ward
Misconceptions about basic dinosaur paleontology concepts are common among the public and educational professionals. As a museum educator, I wanted to learn more about teacher conceptions in dinosaur paleontology to design educational materials and professional development opportunities specifically addressing the most common and important misconceptions. Data included interviews with elementary school teachers. The evidence showed a range of understanding, the need for updated and clear educational materials, and a need for curriculum revision at the school district level. This research resulted in changes in the way I design educational materials and conduct teacher professional development workshops.
Amy Washtak
This study examined the use of technology in both the lecture and laboratory setting of a high school chemistry class. Student motivation and ability to learn from technology was the focus. PowerPoint, SMART Board and computer animations were used in the lecture setting. Logger Pro software and individual laptops were used in the laboratory setting. Assessment techniques included pre- and post-tests, surveys, teacher journal, analysis of specific test and laboratory questions, student interviews and comparison of test scores. Results found students were motivated by technology and able to learn from it. Student feedback offered suggestions for enhanced technology use.
Deborah Williams
Learning vocabulary is essential for student understanding. As a teacher with a preference for visual learning, I decided that vocabulary needn't be taught with traditional methods. This project investigated visual techniques to improve engagement and attitudes in the learning of science vocabulary. Students drew cartoons to represent vocabulary words. Cartoons were then used as the primary teaching, learning, and assessment tool for each vocabulary unit. The study showed improved attitudes and engagement in vocabulary work by both teacher and students. In addition, students gained a sense of empowerment in having their work used as a classroom learning tool.
Richard C. Wyman
Does differentiating instruction and assessment make teaching more successful? Does students' knowledge of their learning style improve comfort and success? Does differential instruction improve student learning and teacher responsiveness? These questions where addressed in this study. By learning and becoming aware of students' learning styles, the teacher was able to enhance instruction. Results showed that, although differentiated instruction may take extra time and effort, it had a positive impact on student learning.
Elizabeth Youngman
This study examined use of Geographic Information Science (GIS) on student learning and engagement. Students were taught oceanography with GIS skills and content. GIS facilitated visualization of patterns. Student response was overwhelmingly positive. Students indicated GIS helped them to visualize important concepts, such as hurricane patterns and kelp forest location. GIS was an effective tool for teaching both factual content and analysis skills. This research suggests the time invested to learn the software was worthwhile.


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LEXINGTON, KY (WAVE) - Hundreds of gallons of gas was stolen from a Kentucky gas station.
In January, a security camera at an unmanned Marathon station in Lexington captured a man pumping thousands of dollars worth of diesel into a Ford box truck.
Investigators believe the truck had a false bottom, allowing it to hold a lot of fuel.
Lexington Police Department Spokeswoman Sherrelle Roberts explained, "We see those sorts of things quite often, where people drive off or siphon gasoline but to see an individual or a group of individuals stealing more than 600 gallons of gasoline, that is highly unusual."
The suspect got away with about 662 gallons, valued at more than $2,700, in a matter of minutes.
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The New York Rangers will look to rebound from a tough shootout loss Friday night to the New York Islanders when they host the Buffalo Sabres tonight.
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I am the new chef. I started my cooking adventure last night when I made super for the Adam, Ryan, Jared, and myself. We had worked hard at the feeding center for most of the afternoon and part of the evening; and on the way back while starving I told the guys I would cook an awsome dinner for them.
I cooked Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, with a Jalapeno' Jack - Mac & Cheese, and a side of angle hair pasta. It was incredible! Everything turned out wonderfully. Super creamy potatoes with a well flavored gravy, perfect. The guys where blown away. They said it was the best food they have had since they left the states. . .
Tonight I just finished cooking a marvlous Lasagna, mixed vegetables.. carrots, peas, and green beans, with garlic toast and a pinapple souffle for desert. It was spectacular!! Perfect Lasagna! I used spinach, mushrooms, garlic, fresh tomatoes, and onions, with a ramono and parmesan cheese. Boiled the pasta first and then saute'd the mushrooms, onions, garlic with olive oil. Started the sauce, and baked it for 20+mins. Perfect! Super soft pasta, tasty sauce with a smooth flavor. . .
Tomorrow I'm going to cook a good breakfast. They saw me last tuesday make a perfect omlette, well, we didn't have any cheese, but the egg shell was perfect and the onion and peppers mix was delighting to the eye. Don't get me wrong the flavor was excellent, it just didn't have any cheese in it.
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The Colts opted to use the franchise tag on defensive endRobert Mathis but the two sides are near a long-term extension, the Indianapolis Star reported.
APro Bowl left defensive end often overshadowed by Dwight Freeney, Mathis was expected to be the Colts' franchise player as negotiations were at a near stand-still as of Friday afternoon, sources told The Sports Xchange.
The Star reports details couldn't be hammered out by the 4 p.m. deadline Monday, necessitating the use of the tag.
Mathis, 31, has 83.5 career sacks.
By using the tag the Colts have guaranteed that Mathis, a pending free agent, wouldn't become an unrestricted free agent if talks break down before the start of the signing period at 4:01 p.m. on March 13.
If they do not work out a long-term deal, the Colts could be hard-pressed to retain Freeney, who is due a $14.035 million base salary and has a $19 million-plus salary cap charge, and wide receiverPierre Garcon. Garcon turned down a five-year, $35 million deal.
But in the franchise facelift to which owner Jim Irsay and general manager Ryan Grigson have clearly committed, the Colts do seem dedicated to their younger difference-makers.
If the Colts switch to a 3-4 front - a transition that could be dicey given their defensive personnel, but one with which new coachChuck Pagano is most familiar - Mathis and Freeney are poor fits. Neither has the bulk to play 3-4 end, and neither has played much in space, so the conversion to 3-4 linebacker would be tough.
Indianapolis could reduce Freeney's cap hit with an extension, but he's going to be 32 later this month, and how much can a club commit to a player of that vintage, and one who might not fit very snugly with future plans?
Of the team's pending free agents, Irsay specifically cited Mathis and Garcon as priorities before theNFL Scouting Combine.
--Whatever decision the Indianapolis Colts ultimately make on who will be the team's starting quarterback in 2012, the job will ultimately be in good hands.
The Colts can opt to re-sign four-time National Football League MVPPeyton Manning when his $28 million team bonus comes due on March 8.
Conversely, Indianapolis officials can also release Manning and then choose between Stanford'sAndrew Luck or Baylor's Robert Griffin III when it comes time to use the No. 1 pick in April's NFL Draft.
Or the team can have the best of both worlds by keeping the franchise's iconic signal-caller around a while longer and selecting one of the two highly-rated prospects. The possibilities are interesting, to say the least.
Conventional wisdom has the Colts and Manning -- who has undergone four medical procedures on his neck over the past 19 months -- parting ways after 14 very successful seasons. And if there ever was a time for a split to occur, this would appear to be the perfect situation. Luck and Griffin are both considered to be "can't miss" candidates.
Which is why all eyes were on the two former college quarterbacks at the National Football League Scouting Combine. They didn't disappoint.
Griffin, the 2011Heisman Trophy winner, was loose and relaxed. He was impressive, composed and sure of himself. Luck, on the other hand, was a little more reserved, but answered questions confidently. Both were imminently likeable and said the right things.
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Thank you to Jennifer Margulis for the contribution of this excerpt from her newest blog post, Women Who Don't Breastfeed Shouldn't Feel Guilty, They Should Feel Angry.
I have an op-ed in today's Newsday about New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Latch On New York Initiative.
If you haven't heard, Bloomberg announced that, come September 3, New York City hospitals are being asked to voluntarily keep formula under lock and key, just like other medications. If nurses need it for new moms, they would have to sign it out.
Many feminists, like Slate.com's Hanna Rosin, have been getting on their high horses about how this initiative is taking choice away from women.
They're wrong.
We live in a country where health is a profit-driven industry. In all but three states (go Rhode Island! Go Massachusetts! And sort of start to go New York), formula manufacturers are given free reign to cozy up to hospital staff, hospital administrators, and pediatricians. Two of the three formula giants in America are among the top donors to the American Academy of Pediatrics every year. No one is naive enough to believe this is because formula makers care about infant health.
Read the rest of the post on Jennifer's blog.
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Lets be honest Ms. Lassiter
August 07, 2013 | 12:21 PM
Ms. Lassiter, I do hope your recent trip to Turkey was a delightful one. We have seen the different Gulen sponsored groups tour our country up until the recent civil unrest.
First I want to inform you that we have been watching this and Fulton Science Academy not only has witnesses but an audit of Grace Insittite (another Gulen operated front) When your MS was denied its charter for very good reasons, you went on the usual rampage as the "American" voice for the Gulen Movement. Which by the way is nothing new or novel. You then lost and became a private school.
Secondly, what transpired next was a default on the Wells Fargo Loan of $19 million which was prosecuted by Wells Fargo, fell into a foreclosure sale which was then picked up by your buddies TruGlobe investors for a mere $3 million.
Lastly, The high school was slated to close, the local Board of Education - working on behalf of the interests of American children, taxpayers had enough information on self dealings, past teachers came forward and in fact filed a lawsuit against the school, testimony, etc.,
Then in the usual Gulen style, they thought bribing with trips for the politicians, or taking this to the State board of Georgia would give them a reprive. In fact, the state kicked the can back to the community.
From what we understand the community (besides you of course) doesn't want this school. As an American, it is unfortunate you don't see or refuse to see how the Gulen Movement has manipulated a few students, parents and politicians and bypassed good standards of education. Incidently, they care less about Special Needs students and only want to focus on those that can further their agenda - they praise them with awards and low and behold American children who got C Ds at traditional public schools are now somehow getting straight As and told they will go to College (also on the Gulenist's dime)
If speaking Turkish and Dancing in Turkish is important for your child than continue at this school but do so as a private school.
Incidently, did you hear that the judge in Minnesota just ordered their Minnesota School of Science to be closed because they (Gulenists) asked 42 parents of Special Needs Kids to not return.
Maybe you should think about asking your buddies to service the Special Needs students (if they know how) instead of manipulating the numbers to appear that their students are some sort of scholars as they claim to be.
Angela Lassiter, get a life and open your eyes. You are a puppet of the Gulen Movement and no doubt a paid one like Dr. Rose Ebaugh, Dr. Jill Carroll, Karen Hughes PR Firm in Texas et al.
Good luck, when the community is against you, your battle becomes uphill. You make it out that the board of education is evil or incompetent or somewhow jealous of Fulton Science when that is untrue.


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Below is our complete Rev Theory news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Diecast Organizing Boston Benefit Show
Massachusetts act Diecast has posted the following message online about organizing a benefit show to help those affected by the recent bombing in Boston:
"Attention all band, promoter, and booking agent friends. Diecast is currently organizing a benefit concert with 100% of the proceeds going to the recent Boston Marathon Tragedy.
"The One Fund Boston has been set up to help those who were affected by the tragedy. I am asking that if you or a band you're in or a band you represent or heck a band you're just friends with, to reach out to us as we are looking to collect signed memorabilia with Boston Strong written on the items (ie drumheads, cd's, t-shirts, posters, etc.) The memorabilia is going to be needed to auction off at the benefit show.
"So far we have collected from my great friends in Crossfade, Rev Theory, Hollywood Undead, Diecast, Psychostick, and more... Need all the music community to step up here to do our part! All I ask is for a couple items. Hit me up if your band wants to help! They would be included in all the online ads, social media sites, band logo on the flyers, and their music played at the club during set changes, as well as in print ads! Hit me up ASAP and god bless!
"Let's show Boston how strong the music community is and what Boston means to the bands!!! Please email our management at email@example.com with ideas, questions, or comments. The show date will be determined in the coming weeks and of course will be in Boston. Also if you are in a local Boston band and are interested in playing on this show, please email management as well. Thanks!" More...
48 Hours Festival Band Lineup Announced
The daily performance times have been revealed for the inaugural 48 Hours Festival Powered by Rockstar Energy Drink, which is scheduled for Saturday, October 15th and Sunday, October 16th at the Luxor Festival Grounds on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. Band performance times are as follows:
Saturday, October 15 (doors open at 2:00 PM)
Rockstar Energy Drink Main Stage
9:10 PM Avenged Sevenfold
7:40 PM Five Finger Death Punch
6:20 PM Hollywood Undead
5:00 PM Bullet For My Valentine
4:00 PM Escape The Fate
3:00 PM Adelitas Way
Second Stage
5:40 PM Hatebreed
4:30 PM Rev Theory
3:30 PM Black Tide
2:35 PM Hell Or Highwater
2:00 PM Orange Blossom Special More...
Five Finger Death Punch To Tour With Hatebreed
American hard rockers Five Finger Death Punch have announced details behind its forthcoming "Share The Welt" headline tour. Support on the tour will be coming from All That Remains, Hatebreed and Rev Theory. The dates, cities and venues are available below.
10/15 Las Vegas, NV – Luxor Festival Grounds
10/16 San Francisco, CA – The Warfield Theatre
10/17 Medford, OR – Medford Armory
10/19 Magna, UT – The Great Salt Air
10/22 Broomfield, CO – 1st Bank Center
10/24 Missoula, MT – Adams Center
10/25 Boise, ID – Taco Bell Arena
10/26 Reno, NV – Knitting Factory
10/28 El Paso, TX – Speaking Rock Entertainment Center
10/29 San Antonio, TX – Sunken Garden
10/31 St. Charles, MO – Family Arena
11/01 Little Rock, AR – Clear Channel Metroplex Event Center
11/02 Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
11/04 Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom
11/05 Grand Rapids, MI – Deltaplex Arena
11/06 Indianapolis, IN – The Egyptian Room
11/08 Houston, TX – House Of Blues
11/09 Corpus Christi, TX – The Pavilion
11/11 Lubbock, TX – Lonestar Pavilion
11/12 Dallas, TX – The Palladium Ballroom
11/14 Atlanta, GA – The Tabernacle
11/15 Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum Complex
11/16 Greenvile, SC – Bi-Lo Center
11/18 St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
11/19 Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
11/21 Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live
11/22 Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory
11/23 New York, NY – Best Buy Theater
11/25 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
11/26 Wilkes-Barre, PA – Mohegan Sun Arena
11/27 Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
11/29 Niagara Falls, NY – Rapids Theater
11/30 Worcester, MA – The Palladium
12/02 Wallingford, CT – The Oakdale Theater
12/03 Lewiston, ME – The Colisee
12/04 Montreal, QC – Metropolis
12/06 Toronto, ON – Sound Academy
12/13 Fargo, ND – The Venue
12/14 St. Paul, MN – Myth
Five Finger Death Punch Announces New Tour Dates
After recently posting the new single "Under it and Over it" online, Five Finger Death Punch has now announced it will headlining the "Share the Welt" tour this fall. The tour is in support of the band's upcoming third album, "American Capitalist," which hits stores on October 11th, 2011.
Heading out to support Five Finger Death Punch on the tour are All That Remains, Hatebreed, and Rev Theory. More dates are set to be announced in September, so stay tuned for updates. See below for all current tour dates.
Summer festivals:
8/13 Twin Lakes, WI @ Shadow Hill Ranch
8/16 Honolulu, HI @ Blaisdell Arena
8/19 Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center – (WQBK'S A BIGGER DAY OUT)
8/20 Winnipeg, MB @ MTS Centre – (ROCK ON THE RANGE CANADA)
8/26 Post Falls, ID @ Greyhound Park Ampitheater – (KHTQ ROCK HARD AT THE PARK)
8/27 Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre – (KISW PAIN IN THE GRASS)
8/28 Hillsboro, OR @ Washington County Fair – (PDX ROCKFEST)
9/10 Chandler, AZ @ Firebird Raceway – (UFEST)
9/18 Dayton, OH @ Montgomery County Fairgrounds – (WXEG X FEST)
9/24 Irvine, CA @ Irvine Meadows/Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre – (EPICENTER)
Share the Welt tour:
10/16 San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
10/17 Medford, OR @ Medford Armory
10/19 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Great Slat Air
10/22 Denver, CO @ First Bank Center
10/25 Boise, ID @ Taco Bell Arena
10/26 Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory
10/28 El Paso, TX @ Speaking Rock Entertainment Center (not SHARE THE WELT)
10/29 San Antonio, TX @ Sunken Garden
11/1 Little Rock, AR @ Clear Channel Metroplex Event Center
11/2 Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
Black Label Society To Headline Uranium Tour
The first annual Uranium tour has been announced to kick off on May 4th and headlining the trek will be Black Label Society, the band featuring former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde and now including former Type O Negative drummer, Johnny Kelly. Also scheduled to appear are All That Remains, Hail The Villain and Rev Theory, who will be replacing All That Remains in June.
"Mistress Juliya of Uranium, like House of Blues, has always tried to identify amazing, soul crushing talent," said Kelly Kapp, vice president, House of Blues Talent. "With Black Label Society headlining Uranium Tour 2011 and All That Remains, Hail the Villain coming along for the ride we are confident House of Blues, Mistress Juliya and Right Arm Entertainment have put together a package that cannot be missed. We hope that Uranium Tour 2011 is the first of many tours to come and becomes synonymous with astonishing, bewildering breakthrough and established metal Artists that come together for a great live tour."
"We are so excited to be partnering up with House of Blues and Mistress Juliya of Fuse to bring the great rock name of Uranium back. To have Black Label Society, All That Remains and guests on board is a perfect way to relaunch Uranium," said Gary Spivack, Co-President of Right Arm Entertainment. "We can't wait for this tour to start!"
Juliya Chernetsky said, "You wanted it? You got it! It is my absolute honor to announce the return of my beloved metal brand Uranium in the form of a badass tour! In typical Uranium fashion, we bring you BLS, All That Remains, and Hail the Villain. Need I say more?"
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Lineup Announced For Carolina Rebellion
Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack, Three Days Grace, and Stone Sour are among the artists confirmed for the first ever Carolina Rebellion, which is set for Saturday, May 7 at Metrolina Expo in Charlotte, NC.
The current lineup for Carolina Rebellion is as follows: Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack, Three Days Grace, Stone Sour, Seether, Bullet For My Valentine, Theory of a Deadman, Alter Bridge, Hinder, Skillet, Saving Abel, Halestorm, Black Stone Cherry, My Darkest Days, Cavo, Rev Theory, Pop Evil, Art Of Dying and more. The festival will feature two main stages for the biggest acts in rock today, both sponsored by Monster Energy.
"Strap yourself in and hold on tight...Godsmack is coming to Carolina Rebellion to kick y'all a new asshole!!" says Sully Erna of Godsmack.
Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge comments: "We are very much looking forward to performing at the Carolina Rebellion in Charlotte. We are honored to be sharing the stage with many great bands that night and it promises to be a memorable event." More...
Rev Theory Posts "The Fire" Webisode Online
Rev Theory, whose "Loaded Gun" webisode we premiered yesterday, has also recently released a new webisode that documents the recording of their song "The Fire." The song is featured on the band's forthcoming album "Justice," which hits stores on February 15th. "The whole premise behind 'The Fire' is kind of about a twisted relationship", remarked bassist Matty McCloskey when asked about the meaning of "The Fire."
Lead Guitarist Rikki Lixx talks about the recording process, "We just spent most of the day recording drum tracks for 'The Fire.' We did about 100 takes, but it came out and things are looking good."
Rev Theory Posts New Webisode For "Loaded Gun"
Metalunderground.com brings you an exclusive new webisode from modern metal band Rev Theory discussing the track "Loaded Gun." In the clip below, the band takes you into the studio to show you the recording of the song and talk about the meaning behind it. "Loaded Gun" is featured on the band's forthcoming album, "Justice," which will be in-stores on February 15th.
Rich comments on the track: "'Loaded Gun' is a pretty cool song because most times songs talk about wanting to go to the party and 'Loaded Gun' is talking about getting away from from the party.
Rev Theory "Loaded Gun" Webisode:
As previously reported, Rev Theory will be headlining the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour, which kicks off this month. Support on the tour will come from Pop Evil, Hail The Villain and Black Cloud Collective.
Rev Theory To Headline Monster Energy Outbreak
Modern metal act Rev Theory has announced that it will be the featured headline act for the forthcoming Monster Energy Outbreak Tour. Support on the tour will come from Pop Evil, Hail The Villain and Black Cloud Collective. You can view the full list of dates, cities and venues below:
Feb-16 Phoenix AZ - Club House
Feb-18 Salt Lake City UT - Avalon
Feb-19 Colorado Springs CO - The Black Sheep
Feb-20 Denver CO - Bluebird
Feb-22 Des Moines IA - People's Court
Feb-23 Madison WI - Majestic Theatre
Feb-24 Kansas City MO - Midland
Feb-25 Tulsa OK - Marquee
Feb-26 Little Rock AR - Juanita's Cantina
Mar-02 Huntsville AL - Sammy T's
Mar-04 Baltimore MD - Rams Head Live
Mar-05 Hartford CT - Webster Underground
Mar-06 Jermyn PA - Eleanor Rigbys
Rev Theory Partners w/ Jam Legend, Just Launched
Interscope artists Rev Theory have partnered with online music gaming platform Jam Legend, which has just left private beta and is now open to the public!
Rev Theory's song "Hell Yeah" will be available at launch, with current single "Light It Up" debuting next week. Both songs come from Rev Theory's major label debut "Light It Up," which hit stores earlier this year.
Jam Legend is, according to the press release, "a free, browser-based gaming platform that simulates the thrill of rocking out to a sold out crowd, while enabling features never before available in console games such as Rock Band or Guitar Hero." CNet's Josh Lowensohn called it "just brilliant," and that experience is now available to players everywhere.
On the road this winter with Hinder for the Jägermeister Music Tour, Rev Theory has been playing to sold-out crowds and, in their off time, reviewing videogames on their bus for IGN.com with their Gamercast video series.
Rev Theory Streams Two New Live Videos
Rev Theory has streamed live videos of their singles "Light it Up" and "Hell Yeah" performed in Kansas City online. You can watch the videos below. More...
Rev Theory To Rock Jimmy Kimmel Live
Rev Theory (formerly Revelation Theory) has just announced they will be making their national TV debut next month when they rock Jimmy Kimmel Live. The band will perform their single "Hell Yeah" in front of the live studio audience with the show airing that evening, August 6th at 12:05 a.m./11:05 p.m. central.
The band will also continue their relationship with the gaming world and EA Sports with "Hell Yeah" featured in this year's EA Sports classic Madden '09.
The band's latest album, "Light It Up," is in stores now.


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MIAMI -- There is a level the Miami Heat can reach that no other team in the league can approach. It is overwhelming and awesome to behold, like a boulder screaming downhill obliterating everything in its path. It starts on the defensive end with arms and hands in every passing lane and ends, predictably, in transition dunks and wide-open threes.
"You don't want it to stop," Chris Bosh said. "You don't want anyone to call timeout. You just want it to keep going."
It never happened in Game 1, thanks to an exceptionally smart and disciplined approach from the Spurs. But when it came in Game 2 it sent the series back to San Antonio with a split and set the stage for what feels like a long and winding journey.
San Antonio was leading by a point late in the third quarter when it started. Less than four minutes later, the Heat were up by 10 going into the fourth. There were turnovers, missed shots, long rebounds and run-outs. There was an absurd twisting layup by LeBron James that was notable in that it was his first impressive basket of the night. The MVP was suffering through an uncharacteristically unimpactful game. Then there were threes raining down from everywhere. It was only just beginning.
It carried over into the fourth quarter when another San Antonio turnover set the stage for the carnage that was about to follow. Suddenly LeBron was everywhere, knocking down jumpers and setting up his shooters with line-drive passes across the court that only a handful of players are even allowed to make, let alone have the ability to even attempt.
In a little less than eight minutes of basketball, but in what must have felt like an eternity for San Antonio, the Heat scored 24 of the 27 points and turned a weirdly tight game into a blowout. Then there was THE BLOCK. Holy hell, that block.
Tiago Splitter, all 7 feet of him, was sailing in for an easy dunk when James decided to contest.
"Basically, I told myself, you'll end up on SportsCenter, where you're going to get dunked on or you're going to get a block," James said. "Luckily I was on the good side of the Top 10 and (not) the Not So Top 10."
It must be remembered that in the context of a basketball game, Roy Hibbert's rejection of Carmelo Anthony in Game 6 of the conference semifinals was more meaningful. The fate of a series hung in the balance on that play. This was the exclamation point on a 19-point victory. That said, LeBron's block was the ultimate expression of his power and ability. Erik Spoelstra said it took, "great courage," which was a little much. But it was utterly defiant.
Ray Allen buried a three at the other end, off a feed from James naturally, and a few seconds later James slammed home the finishing touches on Miami's 103-84 victory. LeBron was a perfect 4-for-4 in seven minutes of the fourth quarter, scoring nine of his 17 points to go with three rebounds, two assists and zero turnovers. This was far from his finest performance but it was vindication of a sort, as if he truly needs any by this point.
What made this win all the more satisfying for Miami was the amount of contributors to the cause. Five different players scored in double figures and two more had nine points. Mario Chalmers scored a game-high 19 and Chris Bosh had a double-double with 12 points and 10 boards. Allen and Mike Miller made six of their eight threes. LeBron's supporting cast carried the day for much of the night, which was proof that yes, they can survive if James has an off night.
"That's when they're at their best," Gregg Popovich said. "That's when every team is at their best."
The Spurs had something similar going until it all came crashing down. Danny Green had 17 points on six shots and was perfect from the field. Kawhi Leonard had 14 rebounds and played James as tough as anyone has for 33 minutes. The Spurs were Spursian, and then they discovered that they were no match for the Miami swarm when it is properly engaged.
Everything changed in the two days between Games 1 and 2. Not just the complexion of the series, but all the carefully detailed plot points from the opener. The Spurs had as many turnovers in the first quarter as they had in all of Game 1, and Tony Parker went from zero to five in the face of a subtly aggressive Heat defensive scheme that kept a body in front of him every time he tried to turn the corner. The pocket passes off the pick-and-roll that triggered San Antonio's halfcourt offense were swallowed up and rendered ineffective, forcing the Spurs into third and fourth options.
Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Parker shot 10-for-33 and in classic Popovichese, he explained, "Missing shots and not shooting well and turning it over is a bad combination."
There is no reason to believe that any of this will carry over into Game 3, just as so much of Game 1 was erased in the Miami deluge. That's the kind of series this is going to be. Parker will make adjustments to the Miami defensive scheme. The Heat will continue to look for ways to get James untracked and give Bosh opportunities in the post. Each game promises to be a new chapter in what is shaping up to be an epic and eventful series between two teams who are incredibly resourceful and completely unintimidated by the stage.
The Spurs got their split and the Heat did their part by evening things up at a game apiece. Both teams did what they had to do to get to this point and now things really get interesting. The pressure has shifted back to San Antonio who must realistically win two of the next three on their home floor. This is what we all came here to see. This is what we expect out of the two best teams in the league.
There is, however, a nagging feeling leftover from Miami's impressive display. If the Heat can do this on a somewhat regular basis then the series is essentially over. The Spurs are many things, but they are not built to withstand that kind of onslaught. No one in the NBA can truly handle it. They played something close to a perfect game in the opener and earned a victory as a result. They were less than that in Game 2 and got blown out.
Somewhat incredibly, San Antonio has only won one of the eight quarters so far in the two games. Miami has been better in five and two have been played to a draw. This is what the Heat are capable of, even on a night when LeBron James looked tired and worn down. The Spurs will have to be better, much better, at home and even then they know in the back of their mind that all their finely honed execution and discipline can be undone in a matter of minutes.
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Peyton List showed off her cute Valentine's Day style at New York Fashion Week this week! Peyton attended the Alice + Olivia fashion show and she sported an adorable red style perfect for the Valentine's Day holiday!
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by h0us3m4n on 2011-08-09 14:21:21
First at all, sorry for my English. I hope you understand well. I bought a TonePort KB37 a year ago. Since then I have the following problems:
Sometimes in my headphones, the sound is louder in the right headphone-speaker than in the left one. When I increase volume, the left headphone-speaker reaches gradually the volume of the right one (the right one increases normally). I have changed my headphones and my 6.3mm-3.5mm adapter and the problem persists. This just occurs sometimes. I also asked companions for listen to the sound and it's not a problem of my ear. Once, it happened that the sound was heard very far away and without bass.
When I turn on my speakers, wich are connected to the Toneport via jack mono-RCA wire (analog outs), the Toneport shuts down. All the knobs are at zero at Toneport and at Speakers when this happens. Same thing happens if I connect the Speakers to the headphones out via 6.3mm-3.5mm adapter + RCA wire. This occurs often.
Any suggestions to fix this?
Thanks a lot !
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This issue could be related to a number of things. First check your connections.
Have you tried connecting to different USB Ports?
Are you using a USB hub?
Make sure you have the latest drivers installed:
Also, try a different headphone adapter and see if that makes a difference.
Line 6 Customer Support
by h0us3m4n on 2011-08-10 11:40:35
Thanks for your time, Line6david ! I'll try your suggestions these days.I've updated the software and KB37 shuts down again when I turn on my speakers (NGS Minimal 2.1). I'll try to replace the connections and change the usb port (i'm not using a hub). I'd like also to see if the KB37 shuts down with other speakers (I'll try to achieve other ones). At the moment, no problem with the headphones; however, when this occurred me for the first time, I used 3 or 4 adapters and the problem wasn't solved. I will write the results as soon as I can.
Thanks !
by h0us3m4n on 2012-02-10 17:33:16
Almost one year later, and having the same problem every time I turned on my speakers, the light came to me ! I Installed the latest drivers and changed the USB port (again) and no problem now !! Yeah !!!
The information above may not be current, and you should direct questions to the current forum or review the manual.


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Sure, the Optimus G is a great phone, but wouldn't it be better with one of LG's new 5-inch 1080p displays? Today, Japanese carrier NTT Docomo is unveiling the Optimus G Pro, a bigger, beefier device that aims to compete with the new crop of HD phones from the likes of Sony and HTC. And on the surface, it's an improvement. The bigger screen has a much higher pixel density (440 ppi) than the old 4.7-incher (312 ppi), and it's impressively bright and sharp. That said, the display is no longer the standout feature that it would have been just a month or two ago, and by the time the Optimus G Pro launches there will be plenty of other options on the market if huge, high-res screens are your thing.
The new phone also feels substantially bigger than the original Optimus G. It measures 10mm thick — only 1.5mm or so thicker — but the generously beveled edges make it feel even bulkier, especially compared with the sharp edges of its predecessor. It's also more than 2mm thicker than the otherwise identically-sized Xperia Z. The difference is mostly due to the bigger battery — 3,000mAh, up from 2,100mAh in the Optimus G — and it makes the new phone about 15 grams heavier than the original, as well. Open it up, and the Pro is powered by a 1.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon Pro processor, which, along with the alotted 2GB of RAM, makes Android 4.1 feel as smooth and responsive as you'd expect. It's also worth noting that unlike the Xperia Z, the Optimus G Pro isn't waterproof, a rarity for a phone on Docomo, and it adds a physical home button in lieu of the purely capacitive buttons on the original G.
Widget-like applications that persist on the top UI layer, above whatever main app is running
There are some interesting software tricks on the new device, as well. The first is something that LG calls Slide Apps, which are essentially the same thing as Sony's Small Apps — widget-like applications like a calendar or calculator that persist on the top UI layer, above whatever main app is currently running. The apps function perfectly well, but we think the utility is going to be limited by the screen real estate — it's a big phone, but it's still a phone. The second standout software feature is a new video-recording mode called Dual Video, which lets you record a picture-in-picture view from the front and rear cameras simultaneously. The two videos can't be saved off to separate files, although the smaller window can be positioned anywhere onscreen before or during shooting. Otherwise, the 13-megapixel camera feels a little sluggish compared to recent offerings from the likes of Apple and Samsung.
Like most of the phones we got to see today, the Optimus G Pro will be coming to NTT Docomo in April. So far there have been no plans announced for a wider release, but we wouldn't be surprised to see it make an appearance at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next month.
Update: LG has also confirmed that a 5.5-inch version of the Optimus G Pro exists, though it appears that the bigger model will be exclusive to LG's home market of Korea.
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What to Consider: Wheelchair Van Conversion Styles
There are several wheelchair van conversion styles you'll want to consider when choosing the right mobility solution for you. This section provides important information and considerations for each:
- Side-Entry Vs. Rear-Entry Wheelchair Vans
- In-Floor Vs. Fold-Up Wheelchair Ramps
- Power Wheelchair Ramps and Doors
- Automatic Wheelchair Docking Systems
Side-Entry Vs. Rear-Entry Wheelchair Vans
One of the most important choices you'll make in selecting a handicap accessible wheelchair van is side entry versus rear entry. Your choice will impact such things as the wheelchair seating positions, your ability to accommodate other passengers, and parking options. Side-entry wheelchair vans represent the majority of the market—over 75% for most personal use vehicles. However, rear-entry wheelchair vans are also gaining in popularity as more products become available. Take a look at some key points you'll want to be aware of.
|Side-entry wheelchair minivans
|Rear-entry wheelchair minivans
|• Enter and exit safely onto curbside away from traffic
• Drive from a wheelchair or sit in the front passenger position in a wheelchair or driver position
• More choices available
• More storage space
|• Park in any parking space—no extra room required for ramp (excluding parallel parking)
• Side passenger doors aren't blocked by a ramp
• Mid-passenger seats can be mounted next to the wheelchair position
• Great for long wheelchairs/leg rests
• Less expensive conversion
• More ground clearance
|Important options
|• Power ramp and doors
• Power kneeling system
• In-floor or fold-up ramp (some ramps manual)
|• Power ramp and doors
• Power kneeling system
• Driver swivel seats available
• Manual conversion available
|• Requires handicap parking space/extra room for ramp deployment
• Some driveways aren't wide enough to accommodate a van
|• Must exit and enter from traffic area; driving from the wheelchair and/or having the wheelchair in the front passenger position isn't possible
• Less storage space available
|Conversion price
*Reflects cost of conversion only (vehicle cost additional).
*Reflects cost of conversion only (vehicle cost additional).
In-Floor Vs. Fold-Up Wheelchair Ramps
Braun Entervan with Ramp Partially Deployed
VMI Northstar with an In-Floor Ramp
Another important consideration to make is whether you'd prefer a fold-up or an in-floor wheelchair ramp in your handicap van. As their name implies, fold-up ramps fold in half and stow upright, next to the side passenger door. On the other hand, in-floor ramps slide into a pocket underneath the vehicle's floor. People who opt for in-floor ramps prefer the ramp out of the way of the passenger entrance. Typically, fold-up ramps tend to be less expensive and easier to maintain, and they present a lower ramp angle. In-floor and fold-up wheelchair ramps are available in a wide range of handicap minivan conversions.
Power Wheelchair Ramps and Doors
Handicap van conversions with power wheelchair ramps and doors are the most popular because of their ease and convenience. However, manual conversions are also popular because they cost less both to purchase and to maintain. Power conversions also typically have a kneeling feature that reduces the angle or steepness of the wheelchair ramp. By compressing the suspension, the floor of the van lowers on the ramp side. We find that for most wheelchair users—especially those in manual wheelchairs—this angle reduction is very helpful, if not critical.
Automatic Wheelchair Docking Systems
The easier it is to secure a wheelchair for transport, the more you'll look forward to using your wheelchair van. Automatic systems are more expensive and might require buying an additional bracket when you change wheelchairs. However, customers who chose them often say that they'd never go back to any kind of manual wheelchair tie-down system.


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"Halleluyah! Praise G-d, O my soul! I will praise G-d while I live, I will make music to my G-d while I exist..." (Psalm 150)
"Neshamah" means "soul" in Hebrew, specifically the part of the soul bestowed upon humans, enabling us to reach and grow closer to G-d than the other living creatures on the earth.
The Mitzvot (Commandments), as described in the Torah by G-d, are the behaviors by which our neshamah can become holier here in this world, and merit our place in Olam HaBa, The World to Come.
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More links of interest
February 8th, 2012 | Published in all news, Buchanan Hall, cabins, Carnival, Carnival, Charter, DHMC, Hanover/Leb./Nor'ch., History, preservation, Rolfe Field, Tuck School
A nice reproduction of the famous photo of the burning of Dartmouth Hall is on line. This view to the southwest shows the rear of Dartmouth Hall, not the front. The photo seems to have been taken a moment after a large explosion — a smoke column is blasted horizontally from the northeast corner of the building at the second-floor level. Many of the students nearby are sprinting away, and some are turning to look back at the building.
The Band is getting rid of its old style of uniform, a green wool blazer over a white turtleneck, white pants, and white tennis shoes. That combination seems to have lasted about 45 years.
In August, the Planning Board talked in hypothetical terms of several potential development projects on Lyme Road, such as a tennis club north of the Chieftain (pdf), a golf course and country club around the junction of Lyme Road and Old Lyme Road (pdf), and others (pdf).
The official traditions page is irritating not just because of the punctuation, the capitalization of "the HOP," or the use of sentences like "It's far different than [sic] you're imagining." Nor is it because of the claim that Homecoming was established in 1884, when Dartmouth Night didn't even exist with or without a bonfire until 1895. No, it's the statement that the school's chartered mission is "… education of Indian youth … and also to educate English and others." The Charter contains the true mission, which is "the education & instruction of Youth of the Indian Tribes … and also of English Youth and any others."
An early-1960s photo of the Hop excavation looking southwest from around Wilson Hall.
Ask Dartmouth has put up some interesting posts lately, covering the Lone Pine, with a super photo of College Hill probably taken from the steeple of the College Church; the Hinman Mail Center (what it doesn't say is that the student mailboxes are called Hinman Boxes, and until the mid-1990s the USPS tolerated the use of HB numbers in mailing addresses); the pendulum in Fairchild; and Sanborn Tea, still 10 cents a cup.
Rauner Library's blog has too many interesting posts to keep up with. See, for example, the post on the color Dartmouth Green.
The Hanover Improvement Society has a smaller membership and larger ambition than one might expect.
The New Hampshire Good Roads Association of 1904 is a remarkable survivor from the pre-auto era, when bicyclists were the interest group demanding that the highways be smooth.
The bus stop study (pdf) recommends the removal of the curb cuts at Hanover Park (Google Street View). Bravo. That building would be so much more inviting if it did not pretend to have its own driveway.
Dartmouth and the Mac: The Valley News article about Apple products in Hanover doesn't focus on Dartmouth's long-time maintenance of a Mac-centric campus. The college turned its Mac expectation into a requirement for all entering students in 1991. That seems fairly early until one reads about Drexel selecting Apple in 1983 and requiring Macs as soon as they appeared in 1984 (Drexel's Steve Jobs memorial events).
The unpaved paths on Whittemore Green should be applauded (Street View).
The lively Congregational Church building in Wilder (Olcott), Vermont was designed in 1889 by Edward Goss. Following a renovation, it has become the Charles T. Wilder Center (U.K. Architects, Trumbull-Nelson, Lyme Properties). Charles Wilder was a mill owner who also gave buildings to Wellesley and Dartmouth.
The Center for Cartoon Studies in WRJ is moving into a new headquarters (Valley News). The Center's students occasionally create or display works at Dartmouth.
National Geographic Traveler ranks the Dartmouth Winter Carnival sixth among world carnivals. That is pretty good, considering. The number one carnival is Anchorage's Fur Rendezvous. (My high school band was scheduled to play the Rondy parade but pulled out when cold weather was forecast. Why not just wear warm clothing? Because this was the one time in three years when we could wear our official uniforms. Why not just play out the windows of a bus? Because the last time the band had tried that, spectators had pelted the bus with snowballs all the way down Fourth Avenue: if they were going to stand around and watch a parade when it was 20 below, the least the band could do was actually march.)
Women's Hockey won at Fenway (!) recently (Valley News). Fenway's paint color was described as "Dartmouth Green" in 1934, and that color seems to have been used when the Green Monster was first painted in 1947. The shade used on the Green Monster does seem to have been lightened since.
Dartmouth Now has a piece on "cabinhopping."
New notice of old projects: Centerbrook's Wilder Lab addition; Lavallee/Brensinger's Red Rolfe Field and DHMC Patient Training & Safety Center remodeling, and Red Rolfe Field; and Truex Cullins's Buchanan Hall alterations.
[Update 05.03.2014: Broken links to Buchanan and Red Rolfe pages replaced.]
[Update 03.31.2013: Broken link to Drexel replaced.]


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The third suspect in a Lubbock shooting, Alfredo Chavez, turned himself in Monday. Chavez along with brothers Rudy and Ronnie Botello are charged with aggravated assault on December 29th. Police say the three suspects fired seven shots at another group of men in the 2800 block of 37th street. One man was hit, but has since been released from the hospital. Police say they will bring the third brother, Ruben Botello, back in for more questioning. Detective Richard Calderone says possible charges against Ruben Botello are not complete.
In other court news, a Lubbock Grand Jury indicted a Post man Monday accused of stealing a car and then taking it on a cross state crime spree. On November 30th, 28 year-old Jack Sapp allegedly stole a car from Gene Messer Hyundai in Lubbock. Police say he took the car to Childress, where he allegedly robbed a video store, kidnapped a woman and raped her. He then went to Altus, Oklahoma, where he was eventually caught and brought back to Childress. Sapp faces theft charges in Lubbock, but he also faces aggravated robbery, kidnapping, and sexual assault charges in Childress County.
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NFL sidelines some surprising names09/02/14Bucs
Rough business, this NFL.
One day you're a Pro Bowl player and the next you're wandering the streets, looking for work.
Sometimes you're the flavor of the month only to find out that you're a flavor about to be discontinued.
Forget what you did yesterday or back in college, what have you done lately, as in today?
Job security in the NFL? There's no such thing.
The 32 NFL teams trimmed their rosters to 53 last weekend to get ready for the season, which begins Thursday night. And there are some surprising names bouncing around at the moment....
Shooting from the lip: ESPN's College GameDay excels again08/31/14 TV and Radio
Tampa Bay Times columnist Tom Jones looks back at the best and worst from a weekend of televised sports.
Best show
Great to see the return of the best sports show on television — ESPN's College GameDay. Saturday's season debut didn't disappoint.
There was a "Mean Tweets'' segment. Taken from a Jimmy Kimmel idea, college coaches such as Florida's Will Muschamp and Alabama's Nick Saban read mean tweets about themselves....
NASCAR's Tony Stewart should sit out season08/29/14 Auto racing
Worst decision
Driver Tony Stewart will be back behind the wheel tonight at the NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Atlanta. It's his first time competing since the sprint car he was driving at a dirt track in upstate New York struck and killed fellow driver Kevin Ward Jr. on Aug. 9.
I think Stewart is making a mistake. He should sit out the rest of the season.
There is never going to be a perfect time to come back. But this unfortunate event is now a part of Stewart's legacy. Not just today, but years from now, I think it will look bad to remember that Stewart sat out only three races after Ward's death. Sitting out the "remainder of the season'' seems more respectful....
Michael Sam story brings ESPN a shower of criticism08/27/14Bucs
A quick Two Cents tour around some of the more interesting sports topics of the day.
All apologies
When football player Michael Sam announced that he was gay before the NFL draft, knuckleheads immediately and shamelessly wondered what would happen when it came time for Sam to shower after practices and games.
So on a week when Sam recorded two sacks in a preseason game for the Rams, ESPN reporter Josina Anderson talked about … Sam showering after practices and games. Anderson said on air that one player told her, " 'Sam is respecting our space.' From his perspective, he seems to think that Michael Sam is waiting to kind of take a shower, so as not to make his teammates feel uncomfortable.''...
Mankins gives Bucs cover to not go Incognito08/26/14Bucs
TAMPA — After suffering from some sort of strange 24-hour bug that left them without their good senses and a decent chunk of their integrity, the Bucs finally snapped back to their right minds Tuesday.
The result: It looks like Richie Incognito is not coming to Tampa Bay.
Thank goodness.
The Bucs have not closed the door on bringing in the biggest meathead in the NFL and the villain of last year's bullying scandal in Miami. But selling a piece of their souls to sign the former one-time Pro Bowl guard seems less likely now that the Bucs have traded for six-time Pro Bowl guard Logan Mankins....
Two Cents: Blocking-the-plate rant; Redskins name controversy08/24/14 TV and Radio
Tampa Bay Times columnist Tom Jones looks back at the best and worst from a weekend of televised sports.
Most outspoken
Sun Sports' top-notch Rays analyst Brian Anderson was adamant in his criticism of Major League Baseball's new rule of catchers not being able to block home plate. The play came up in the top of the 10th inning Sunday when the Rays' Logan Forsythe was thrown out at home though it appeared that Blue Jays catcher Dioner Navarro was blocking home plate....
Strange day for Tigers' David Price08/21/14Sports
That was weird.
For him. For them. For us. For everyone.
David Price stepped on the mound at Tropicana Field on Thursday and, just like always, the crowd gave him a long, rousing ovation as his walk-up music — Shawty Lo's Feels Good to Be Here — was played on the P.A. system. He was wearing that familiar No. 14 and his pant legs were hiked up high, just like always....
Carl Crawford does good deed at Little League World Series08/19/14Ml
We constantly get letters and phone calls here at the Tampa Bay Times, asking, "Why don't you guys print some good news once in a while?''
It's true that, quite often, we're telling stories — very important stories — about wars and political corruption and shady citizens. Even in the Sports pages, it's hard to go a day or two without reading about some sports star punching his girlfriend or cheating on his exams or walking out of Publix without paying for crab legs....
Doug Martin the key to Bucs' offense08/16/14Bucs
TAMPA — Get the ball into his hands.
Let him run. Let him dodge and dive, juke and jive.
Throw it to him. Hand it to him. Pitch it to him. Do whatever you have to do. But get him the ball.
Give him the ball any way you can, point him toward the end zone and let him do his thing.
Running back Doug Martin is still the best offensive weapon the Bucs have, and Saturday night against the Dolphins, offensive coordinator Jeff Tedford not only remembered that, but reminded all of us of that....
Must-do list for baseball's new commissioner08/14/14 The Heater
Major League Baseball has named a new commissioner to replace Bud Selig, who will step down in five months after a 22-year tenure.
In the end, Rob Manfred has some serious work to do, including keeping peace with the players' union.
But here are the (first) five things the new commissioner needs to do.
1. Get rid of steroids
Is the problem of PEDs in baseball better than the Wild West days when players such as Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire were hitting moon shots at the rate of 70 homers a season? Yes. But let's not kid ourselves. The game has not totally rid itself of the problem. As recently as last season, star players such as Alex Rodriguez, Ryan Braun and Nelson Cruz were linked to steroids....
Major conference changes leave USF Bulls with uncertainty08/12/14College
USF athletic director Mark Harlan says he's a glass-half-full kind of guy. He might want to fill the other half of that glass with something stiffer than club soda. Last week, the NCAA board of directors voted to approve a bunch of changes that allow schools from the biggest and richest five football conferences — the SEC, ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and Pac-12 — to have more autonomy, especially when it comes to scholarships. If things go as expected, it will soon become the law of the land. And bad news for schools such as USF. In a nutshell: The Big Five (plus Notre Dame) will take over college sports and do things the way they want to do them. That means guaranteeing scholarships for four years, giving players stipends to cover costs beyond the usual tuition, books, room and board. It might include better health benefits and paying for parents to attend games. And you don't have to squint to see that this is a major step in eventually paying players....
A history lesson for Rays fans08/08/14 The Heater
So, it's a week later, and it would appear that Rays fans are no closer to getting over the David Price trade. On July 31, the Rays shipped the All-Star pitcher — and perhaps the best player in team history — to the Tigers for (as of now) a middle-of-the-rotation lefty, Drew Smyly; middle infielder Nick Franklin, and 18-year-old prospect Willy Adames. What's surprising isn't so much the disappointment or frustration of the fans but the outright anger, not just at major-league baseball and the economics of the game but seemingly toward Rays ownership and management. Certainly not all fans feel this way, but over the past week I've been flooded with emails and phone calls that not only have criticized the trade but have questioned the way the organization is being run. One email said the trade is just the latest example of how Rays ownership shows no respect for the fans. No respect? Are you serious?...
Mike Glennon waits for shot to be Bucs QB08/07/14Bucs
He is probably the only guy in Tampa Bay who was upset to see Greg Schiano fired as coach of the Bucs.
Mike Glennon. What a bummer.
Schiano might have rubbed most everyone the wrong way, but he was the one coach absolutely convinced Glennon was not only the Bucs' franchise quarterback of the future, but the present.
Schiano was Glennon's biggest fan, and you want your biggest fan wearing a headset on an NFL sideline, not a headset behind a desk at NFL Network....
For Bucs, success hinges on offensive line overhaul08/05/14Bucs
TAMPA — When a professional football team goes on the road, know who typically sits in first class?
The offensive linemen.
Got to take care of the big fellas. Everyone knows that an offense is only as good as its offensive line.
"Critical,'' Bucs tackle Anthony Collins said. "Very critical.''
Collins is spot on. NFL teams might be able to get away with having an okay quarterback or so-so receivers. You don't always need an elite running back or even a good defense....
Tampa Bay trades in another icon in David Price deal08/01/14 The Heater
The past year has not been easy here in Tampa Bay. Think about it. We have lost three of the most iconic, three of the best, three of the most popular athletes in Tampa Bay sports history. It started last summer, when the Lightning bought out the contract of captain Vinny Lecavalier, the face of the franchise. Then came the spring, when the man who replaced Lecavalier as captain, Marty St. Louis, demanded a trade and ended up going to the Rangers. Then came Thursday, when David Price, certainly the best pitcher and, arguably, the greatest player in Rays history, was shipped to the Tigers in a trade-deadline deal. In these parts, we know them by nicknames and initials: Vinny. Marty. DP. But they no longer belong to us. Our superstars are now somebody else's — Vinny in Philadelphia, Marty in New York and DP in Detroit. Who is left?...


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Use this checklist to proofread and edit your writing. This checklist disregards the basic writing/grammar points that you would find in a general writing checklist such as beginning a sentence with a capital letter, indenting a paragraph etc. This checklist is specifically geared for those writing/grammar concepts that are essential to correct German writing.
1. Have you capitalized all nouns?
Remember all nouns and any nominalized adjectives (im Voraus), verbs (das Laufen) etc. are all capitalized. See Noun Capitalization.
2. Have you used correct grammatical cases?
Depending on the meaning of the sentence, all articles, nouns, pronouns, adjectives can be in either the nominative, genitive, dative or accusative case. See Grammatical Cases.
3. Have you placed your verbs in second position in your declarative sentences?
This means that the verb is always the second grammatical element in a declarative sentence. Remember, this does not necessarily mean that the verb is the second word. For instance: Der kleine Junge will nach Hause gehen (The little boy wants to go home). Will is the fourth word. Also, the verb is still the second element even if the first element of the declarative sentence is not the subject. See Verb Word Order Part 1.
4. Did you put the second part of the verbal phrase last?
The second part of a verbal phrase is either the past participle, prefix or infinitive, such as Sie trocknet ihre Haare ab (She is drying her hair). Keep in mind as well that verbs are last in subordinate and relative clauses. See Verb Word Order Part 2.
5. Are there any prepositions that can be contracted?
For example an dem => am.
6. Have you inserted commas before your dependent clauses? In numbers and prices?
Remember that the German language applies stricter rules in the use of commas. See Punctuation.
7. Have you used German quotation marks?
Mostly two types are used. Commonly used are lower and upper quotation marks => " " In modern books you will also see chevron-style quotation marks => » «
8. Have you used formal forms of Sie as necessary?
That would include also Ihnen and Ihr. See Pronouns.
9. Don't forget the proper word order in German sentences: time, manner, place.
For example: Sie ist heute schnell nach Hause gefahren. (time – heute, manner – schnell, place – nach Hause). See Time, Manner, Place section of Word Order Part 1.
10. Check for "false friends" or false cognates.
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