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Portland Trail Blazers rookie point guard Damian Lillard got his career off to a strong start on Wednesday and in the process, he did something only two players have ever done.
Lillard scored 23 points to go along with 11 assists against the Lakers, becoming just the third player in NBA history with at least 20 points and 10 assists in their NBA debut, according to ESPN Stats & Info. Lillard was also the first player with at least 21 points and nine assists in his debut since LeBron James accomplished that feat in 2003.
Lillard, who Portland selected with the No. 6 pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, didn't waste any time on Wednesday, finishing the the first quarter with five points and four assists. Lillard then followed that up with a strong second quarter and went into halftime with nine points and seven assists. He increased his scoring in the second half, scoring seven points in both the third and fourth quarters while also adding two assists in each quarter.
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Roast these spicy pecans in your oven for an addictive cocktail snack.
1 pound pecan halves
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
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1 teaspoon curry powder
Toss the pecans with the butter in a bowl. Add a mixture of the sugar, brown sugar, seasoning blend, and curry powder to the pecan mixture and mix well. Spread the pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast at 275 degrees for 45 minutes, stirring at 15-minute intervals. Remove the pecans to a plate and let stand until cool. Store in an airtight container.
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Aerospace analysts split in their reaction to Boeing's second quarter earnings. Many were upbeat on the commercial aircraft results, while others didn't like the higher-than-expected, continued deferred expenses for the 787 program and a big charge on the KC-46A program.
Bloomberg News was quick to point to the KC-46A program charge and the implications that this is yet another costly new airplane program for Boeing.
Traders didn't like the news, either, with stock falling more than $3 despite higher profits for the period and higher profit guidance going forward.
The Bloomberg article cites several analysts who didn't like elements of the earnings report.
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Open ID, Facebook Connect, Google Connect …
I'm testing this great platform and I'm very impressed by its stability, clearity and functionality.
In this time the request to interoperability from social network grow up quickly and adoption of Open ID, Facebook Connect, Google Connect too.
For the launch of BuddyPress I think is very important to have as soon as possible the plugins for this authentication systems, you know to have a slogan like "Buddypress, the first social networking platform all connected!" (or something similiar, whith good english…)
Thanks to dev community for the great job!
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Unarmed man robs Rotten Robbie station
Original post made on May 17, 2012
Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, May 17, 2012, 4:40 PM
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OMG! A story that people can freely comment on without registering! Is this the PA weekly? ;)
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Did the robber threaten to light a cigarette?
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Where will all the "the Knicks can't possibly get Chris Paul or Dwight Howard" people go when the 2012 NBA salary cap is set at $60 or 61 million? Marc Berman of the New York Post is reporting that number is entirely possible and maybe even likely, and that Knicks owner James Dolan is one of the key proponents of getting it done.
Right now the Knicks have just $44,154,703 in salary commitments for the 2012-13 season, and they owe that amount to three players - Amar'e Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony and Renaldo Balkman. If the cap is set at either $60 or 61 million, the Knicks would already have enough salary cap space to offer a maximum salary contract to either Paul, Howard or Nets point guard Deron Williams, plus a little more left over.
If the Knicks choose to use the proposed amnesty provision on Balkman, they would clear another $1,675,000 in salary and have up to about $18.5 million to spend in the summer of 2012.
The question now becomes this: on whom will the Knicks spend all that money? To me, it comes down to either Chris Paul or Dwight Howard. Deron Williams is a terrific player and a top five point guard, but Paul and Howard are each clearly the best at their positions. (For those of you who would argue Derrick Rose over Chris Paul at the point guard position, I encourage you to read my thoughts on that here.)
My answer almost entirely depends on who will be coaching the Knicks in the 2012-13 season. If Mike D'Antoni is still around, you cannot possibly find a better fit than Chris Paul. The point guard is the most important position on the floor in a D'Antoni offense since it is primarily based off the pick-and-roll.
Paul and Amar'e Stoudemire would immediately form one of the most dominant pick-and-roll duos of all time. Paul is an expert at reading the defense and taking what is there out of the pick-and-roll, and in this Sebastian Pruiti post on NBAPlaybook, you can see just how good of a decision maker he is in those situations. (The part on Paul is toward the bottom)
Additionally, Stoudemire is one of the best finishers in the league off the pick-and-roll, especially off dives to the basket through the middle of the lane. He and Steve Nash ran this play to perfection when he was in Phoenix.
A quick look at his shot location chart shows that Stoudemire played a much more perimeter and mid-range based game last year. This is primarily because New York didn't have a proper pick-and-roll partner for him to work with for much of the season. He initially struggled to gain chemistry with Raymond Felton before finding a nice rhythm, and then the February trade necessitated changes to the offensive system to suit the strengths of Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups.
There's no one better than Chris Paul at getting his teammates the ball exactly where they like to score, and that would make Stoudemire and Anthony even more dangerous scorers than they already are. Signing Paul would still leave a hole along the Knicks' front line and expose them to being beaten inside on the defensive end, but Mike D'Antoni would gladly make that tradeoff.
Alternatively, Paul would help shore up their perimeter defense as he is one of the best defensive point guards in the league. The Knicks struggle with dribble penetration by quicker point guards like Derrick Rose and Rajon Rondo, and signing Paul would help combat that.
The real defensive game changer though is Howard. There's a reason he is a three-time reigning Defensive Player of the Year: he's hands down the best defensive player in the NBA and it's not all that close.
He blocks over 2.0 shots per game and alters countless others. He scares guys out of shot attempts altogether. He turns close and late games into jump shooting contests because guys won't challenge him in the lane. It's arguablethat no one has made a bigger impact on the defensive side of the floor since Hakeem Olajuwon.
Howard also improved his offensive game by leaps and bounds last season. He raised his points per game average from 18.3 to 22.9, mostly by perfecting a jump hook over his right shoulder from the left block and adding a counter-spin toward the baseline.
Howard gets a lot of points because of his ferocious offensive rebounding as well, which is an area the Knicks are extremely lacking. Howard's rebounding and defensive prowess makes him an excellent fit next to Amar'e, who to put it kindly, is not a very good defender or rebounder.
Howard's tremendous inside presence also tends to get opposing teams into foul trouble quickly, which both depletes their options off the bench and leads to more free throws in bonus opportunities.
In a system that is not so much geared around the point guard as Mike D'Antoni's, Howard has a better chance to impact games on both ends than Paul does, especially because the Knicks' biggest weaknesses are Howard's biggest strengths. If the Knicks could land Howard, and then get either Chauncey Billups or Steve Nash to take a short-term, low-money deal to chase a ring, that might be the optimal scenario.
Obviously, there is the now-infamous CP3 toast from Carmelo Anthony's wedding to consider. It's quite possible that this thing is already set in motion and that Chris Paul will be a Knick no matter what just like many think that LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh landing in Miami was a done deal in 2008.
If the Knicks can pair Paul with a defensive-minded center on a low-salary deal to complement Anthony, Stoudemire and presumably, Iman Shumpert and Landry Fields, they'd have a really nice core to move forward with and could compete with the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls for years.
Paul and Howard are two of the 10 best players in the league, and to add either of them to Stoudemire and Anthony would give the Knicks as much firepower at the top of the lineup as any team in the NBA, including the vaunted Miami Heat.
Either way, the 2012 cap number is a huge development for the Knicks and their future, and all Knicks fans should hope Berman's sources have it right.


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Educational seminars set for market
October 3, 2012-- Furniture Today,
HIGH POINT - Unless otherwise stated, High Point Market seminars will take place in Plaza Suites, NHFA Retailer Resource Center, 1st floor.
Saturday, Oct. 13-Tuesday, Oct. 16
10-10:45 a.m.
First Time Buyer Orientation Seminar
Learn tips on navigating the High Point Market and making the best use of your time during this Q&A session. You can also view videos on the market's website www.highpointmarket.org. High Point Theatre, at the Transportation Terminal
Saturday, Oct. 13
8:30-9:30 a.m.
How to Sell Value Instead of Price
Philip Gutsell, Gutsell & Associates
Most salespeople end up selling price instead of value. If they understood the mathematical formula, they would close more often and with larger tickets. The net results: more value, more margin and most importantly, more customer relationships.
10-11 a.m.
6 Major Things That Will Make 2013 a Success
Doug Knorr, president, Knorr Marketing
Knorr will present the six major things retailers can do to increase sales and make 2013 more profitable.
10-11:30 a.m.
Design Dollars: Mobile and Social Commerce: Prepare to Win
Leslie Carothers, founder, The Kaleidoscope Partnership
A social media specialist for furniture, interior design, lifestyle and media brands, Carothers will show you how you can you prepare your business to win in this fast-paced, short-attention span environment. Sponsored by vandm.com. Market Square, Antique & Design Center, Lecture Room on Mezzanine Level
11-11:45 a.m.
Designer Orientation
Lisa Ferguson, founder, Decor Mentor, and Lisa Kahn
Ferguson and Kahn present tips and tools to help you make the most of your trip. Get the inside track on how to work the largest home fashion show in the world. High Point Theatre, at the Transportation Terminal
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Before and After
Martin Roberts, M Roberts Design
Roberts will share recent projects, showing how clients have chosen to renovate or redesign their stores in order to "sell more, more often."
Noon-1 p.m.
Modern Meets Traditional
Candice Olson, HGTV star, and Ann Maine, editor in chief of Traditional Home
Olson and Maine will discuss design and color trends as well as Olson's new collection of upholstery and case goods with Highland House. $20 includes lunch. Limited seating, advance registration required. Reservation is secured upon receipt of payment. Mail check to IMC, Attn: Leigh Chastain, P O Box 828, High Point NC 27261, or email firstname.lastname@example.com to request a credit card authorization form. Sponsored by IMC and IFDA, Carolinas Chapter. IHFC, Green Wing, 11th Floor, Ballroom A
Noon-1:30 p.m.
The Mutual Mentorship Model: Peer Sharing for a Collective Win
Lisa Ferguson, founder, Décor Mentor
Ferguson offers a unique way to exchange tips, tools, and ideas with other designers and retailers through peer mentoring. Ferguson and Decor Mentor design pros Kati Curtis, Jennifer Brouwer and Lisa Kahn will share best practices and case studies, showcasing how working with your competition can elevate your business. High Point Theatre, at the Transportation Terminal
1-2 p.m.
"Appy" Marketing - Increase Sales with Your Own Mobile App
Kim Hershon-Miller, DesignInside
Mobile apps are an affordable, accessible and powerful means to reach your customers and prospective customers. Find out how to create an app, market it and use it to supercharge your sales results.
2-3:30 p.m.
Trend Forecast 2013 for the Home Furnishings & Antiques Industry
Bill Indursky, co-founder, vandm.com
Indursky returns for the fourth time to offer his popular design trend forecast for the home furnishings and antiques industry, as well as explain the larger context that shapes his forecast. Market Square, Antique & Design Center Lecture Room on Mezzanine Level
2:30-3:30 p.m.
So You've Got a Website. Now What?
Bob George, Impact Consulting Services
Many retailers have a website but are struggling to maximize its impact. This session will show you steps to turn your website into a traffic generator for your store.
3:30-5 p.m.
Antiques - The Luxury of Green Living for the 21st Century
David Lindquist
Nothing defines today's interiors as much as the desire for space infused with the owner's personality. In this lecture with hands-on materials and slides, nationally known authority on antiques and design, David Lindquist, will offer tips on buying smart - whatever the price range of the design plan. Ensure your clients know the keys to value and authentication, and have the ultimate confidence in your ability to create the perfect environment. Sponsored by vandm.com. Market Square, Antique & Design Center Lecture Room on Mezzanine Level
4-4:45 p.m.
Elevate Your Business Workshop
Lisa Ferguson, founder, Décor Mentor
Ferguson and her team of mentors will offer proven, fresh tips and tools to elevate your design business. This intensive workshop for design pros will show you how to work through top "pain points." Must pre-register to attend. Email firstname.lastname@example.com. 220 Elm
Sunday, Oct. 14
7:30-9 a.m.
WithIt Educational Breakfast: Bootstrapping Your Brand in a Challenged Economy
Moderated by Julia Rosien, president, WithIt. Panelists Angelo Surmelis and Kathy Ireland
Surmelis and Ireland have lessons to share that can help all companies go beyond surviving to thriving. They will discuss how to forecast from the bottom up, focus on each battle instead of the whole war, forget the proven team and work with startup minded people. Breakfast and Seminar are free. Reservation is
8:30-9 a.m.
The Outlook for the Furniture Industry
Jerry Epperson, Mann, Armistead & Epperson
Furniture industry guru Epperson will offer his furniture research expertise on the current state of the furniture industry and how it affects you today and tomorrow.
10-11:30 a.m.
Couture Kitchens: Fashion Trends in Kitchen Furnishings, Appliances, Flooring, Tile and Cabinetry
Rebecca Reynolds, Culinary Kitchen Designs
Reynolds, a luxury kitchen designer, blogger and contributor to www.fashionanddecor.com, will discusses couture kitchens and how to bring personal style into your design by incorporating unique pieces that tell a story about a home's inhabitants. Market Square, Antique & Design Center Lecture Room, Mezzanine Level
10-11:30 a.m.
Let Buy-Gones Be Buy-Gones
Connie Post, CEO, Affordable Design Solutions
Join retail strategist Post for a fast paced plan for updating your store with can't miss ideas for getting on trend and on-track. She'll also reveal five must-have paint colors to jazz up your store in 2013.
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Traffic Down? See Some New Ideas from Promotional Retailers that Drove Traffic and Increased Sales
Charles Horich, Brad Lebow and Chip Hector, Horich, Parks, Lebow Advertising
Have you fallen into a promotional rut, running the same events with the same media support week after week? It may be time to change your sale events, alter your media mix and step up your creative. Horich, Parks and Hector will show you the top performing sale events from retailers around the country and give you insights into media strategies to help maximize your ad budget. Complimentary boxed lunch.
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Using Social Media to Define and Establish Your Presence as a Designer
Traci Zeller, interior designer and blogger
Ever feel lost in the crowd of design professionals? Why should a client choose to work with you over any other designer with a similar look? If you or your clients can't answer this, join Zeller, a market Style Spotter for the second year, as she explains how to create a compelling online presence that will set you apart from your peers. Zaar Design Center, 741 W. Ward Ave.
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Design Viewpoint Series: Lights, Camera, Action
Panelists Nathan Turner; Lori Dennis and Kelli Ellis, cofounders of DesignCamp.com; and Shay Geyer, design expert for "Good Morning Texas"
This panel of design experts will reveal how they found their broadcast niches and will provide tips to help you make the most of local, national and international media. Following the presentation, Turner will sign copies of his new book, "Nathan Turner's American Style." 0.1 CEU credit. Complimentary boxed lunch. Co-sponsored by ASID. High Point Theatre at the Transportation Terminal
Noon-1 p.m.
Rugs 101
Cyrus Loloi, Cherisse Jensen and Emily Lancaster, Loloi product developers
This seminar will cover the basics - rug construction, fiber types, tips and tricks for selecting rug sizes for your room, and more. The team will also share what's hot right now in the rug market, explore upcoming trends, and have a Q&A session. Sponsored by IMC and Loloi Rugs. Lunch, seminar free of charge. Limited seating, reservations recommended. Email email@example.com. IHFC, Green Wing, 11th Floor, Ballroom B
1-2 p.m.
The Changing 401(k) World - Fee Disclosures and Fiduciary Liability
Joe Youngblood, III, Hamilton Benefits
The presentation will go over the changing laws involving 401(k) accounts, specifically fee disclosures and the difference between a broker dealer and RIA advisor, employer liability and additional protections and discounts afforded by the RIA model.
2-3:30 p.m.
Anatomy of a Collection - What Is It and How Do You Value It?
Ken Farmer, Ken Farmer Auctions and guest appraiser on the PBS series "Antiques Roadshow"
Farmer's company recently sold a prominent collection from a home in Crozet, Va., and this presentation will describe the processes used - from the initial home visit, research and marketing to the results. Market Square, Antique & Design Center Lecture Room on Mezzanine Level
2-4 p.m.
Profit Mystery Solved: Simple Solutions to Reclaim Your Value and Your Money
Angela Merola
Designers are giving away millions of dollars simply because they devalue their talent. A 25-year veteran in Fortune 500 companies and an entrepreneur, Merola offers an interactive session to share specific verbiage on asking for fees that comes from a place of strength and confidence. She will help participants reframe thinking to find ways to say "yes" - or saying "no" to the wrong client - and will share innovative ideas for identifying new revenue streams. Interactive session will feature live demonstrations, or email your situation beforehand to firstname.lastname@example.com. Cost is $20. Earn 0.2 CEUs. Registration required at www.profitmysterysolved.eventbrite.com. Sponsored by ASID. High Point Theatre at the Transportation Terminal
2:30-3:30 p.m.
The Art of Merchandising
Bob Moorman, JRM Sales & Management
Today every inch of your sales floor and every dollar you invest in your inventory are critical. During this seminar you will gain a greater understanding of what the top merchandise managers in our industry do, in order to manage their open-to-buy dollars and insure great in store presentations.
3:30-5 p.m.
Creative Entrepreneurship in the "Conceptual" Age of the 21st Century
Jan Detter, owner, Third Eye Studio
In this presentation on creative entrepreneurship, Detter will explain how her improbable dream came true. She is the former director of The Virginia Center for Art and Design in Richmond, Va., executive director of Piedmont Craftsmen in Winston Salem, N.C., and co-founder of Urban Artifacts in Greensboro, N.C. Market Square, Antique & Design Center Lecture Room, Mezzanine Level
4-5 p.m.
The Myths & Realities of Professional Promotion & Liquidation Companies
Mike Egan, Ron Cooper and Hector Mustafa of Profit Management Promotions
Learn how promotion companies operate, what services they perform and how companies differ. Walk away with a good understanding of this "behind the scenes" segment of the furniture business.
Monday, Oct. 15
8-9 a.m.
Interior Design's New Formula for Success: Specialization
Mary Knackstedt, author, designer and business consultant
In this program, interior design authority Knackstedt provides examples of what others are doing to achieve success today, and demonstrates how incorporating some of the various specialties into your practice will enhance your opportunity to service your clients in a more professional and profitable way. Breakfast served. 118 N. Main St., Maria Yee showroom
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Marketing: What Works, What Doesn't & How Do You Know
Alvin Wight, Strategic Decisions Inc.
With today's changing consumer, changing markets and changing competition, getting your message out convincingly and affordably is more difficult than ever. Learn how you can be better at identifying and feeding the winning approaches and starving the losers.
10-11 a.m.
Best Marketing Practices for E-commerce
Susan Waldes, senior account manager, PPC Associates
Online marketing - whether it's search, display, Facebook, or mobile - is one of the biggest opportunities for any furniture vendor, from manufacturers selling direct to third-party retailers. This presentation will cover best practices for establishing a brand, designing high converting landing pages, writing and designing ads that attract clicks while staying consistent with a brand or product, and more.
11 a.m.-noon
Partnering with Interior Designers to Increase Volume and Profit
Mary Knackstedt, author, designer and business consultant
In this seminar, Knackstedt will provide furniture retailers and manufacturers with practical guidance for creating profitable relationships with independent interior designers in their marketplaces. 414 N. Wrenn St., McKinley Leather showroom
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Changes in Lighting Due to Legislation.
Tom Borga, Regency Lighting.
Over the past year, old track lighting and linear fluorescent products have gone away because of lighting legislation requiring more efficient products. Learn what new products need to be ordered and how that affects the furniture industry.
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Design Viewpoint Series: What Your Clients Want
Liza Hausman, vice president of marketing, Houzz
Exclusive research from Houzz will reveal insights into the changing behavior of consumers and how they work with interior designers. Hausman will share results that show what homeowners say are th
1-2 p.m.
Stop the Madness - Open Your New Web Location Now
Johne Albanese, senior executive for business development, MicroD
Albanese will present an informative overview of the Web channel landscape and will discuss how every retailer can have an effective and business-generating Web presence at a fraction of the cost most people think.
2-3 p.m.
Business Development and the Business of Interior Design
Mary Knackstedt, author, designer and business consultant
Interior designers today don't need to work harder, they need to work smarter. In this program, Knackstedt presents examples of what others are doing to achieve profitable results with professional systems and
2:30-3:30 p.m.
The ROI of Internet Marketing
Denise Keniston and Sev Ritchie, Web4Retail.
Web4Retail will continue its presentation of case studies illustrating retailers who are achieving significant returns via Internet marketing.
3-4 p.m.
Libby Langdon: Afternoon Tea, Trends and Tastemakers
Libby Langdon
Take tea with designer, author and television personality Langdon and get her take on what the tastemakers and consumers all across the country want today. Q&A. 310 S. Elm St., Braxton Culler showroom
4-5 p.m.
Product Knowledge: The Ultimate Confidence Builder
Mark Lacy, The Furniture Training Company
Learn what it means to be a product knowledge expert, and how to turn salespeople quickly into product knowledge experts who can sell.
Tuesday, Oct. 16
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Social Media... What's the Big Deal?
Kevin Doran, R&A Marketing
This seminar will explore the right and wrong ways a furniture retailer can use social media to sell more furniture. You'll walk away with the surefire tools to increase your social media presence and improve your business. Sponsored by RetailerNow Magazine.
9-10 a.m.
Style Spotters Live
Enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet while four of the High Point Market Style Spotters share their favorite looks and on trend products found at market. Spotters include Gretchen Aubuchon, Fashion + Decor; Cassandra LaValle, coco+kelley; Julia Buckingham Edelmann, Material Girls; and Stacy Naquin, Stacy Naquin Blog. Breakfast and seminar are free. Reservations required by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com. Sponsored by IMC and High Point Market Authority. IHFC, Green Wing, 11th Floor, Ballroom A
10-11 a.m.
Styles Evolve... So Should Your Lighting
Terry Cline, retail national account manager, Philips Lighting
Cline will detail how LED lighting products can enhance your store while helping your budget. Keeping up to date means more than the furniture styles you carry, it also applies to the lighting you select for your store. Hosted by Service Lamp.
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Differentiate or Die. Online Strategies for Independent Retailers
Andy Bernstein, FurnitureDealer.net/DoBizBuzz
Showrooming has become one of the most critical issues facing independent retailers today. Bernstein will detail a variety of strategies that successful brick and-mortar retailers are implementing right now to turn the power of the Internet to their advantage.
Noon-1 p.m.
Turning the Table on Showrooming
Barry Abraham
Every 50 years, retail goes through a major change. Showrooming is a shopping practice that shows us how our customer's buying habits have forever changed. Showrooming is here to stay - it's time retailers change to keep up with their customers. Abraham, a sales and marketing strategist and entrepreneur, shares his vision of how retailers can embrace showrooming and win in the process. Sponsored by International Market Centers and Pure Home. Reservations not required. Complimentary box lunch. IHFC, Green Wing, 11th Floor, Ballroom B
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Design Viewpoint Series: Outside Influences on Interior Design
Charlotte Moss, Wall Street Journal Magazine contributing editor
Moss will take you on a journey that highlights the top influences on interior design trends, from travel and fashion, to food and culture. After the presentation, she will sign copies of her newest book, "A Visual Life: Scrapbooks, Collages, and Inspirations." 0.1 CEU credit. Complimentary box lunch. High Point Theatre, at the Transportation Terminal
1-2 p.m.
Social Media - Connecting the Dots to ROI
Tim O'Neill, Storis
O'Neill will discuss today's key social media channels and the importance of tracking your social media utilizing ROI cycles. Understand how to estimate your return through sales, client feedback and customer service.
2-3 p.m.
Luxury Design Insight 2012
Moderated by Ellen Gefen. Panelists include Allison Paladino, Sarah Kammlah and Cecilia Berber-Thayer
Gefen, host of Home Fashion Report and editor of the home.com, queries these design talents for their insights into key trends and the changing needs of the high-end consumer. Light refreshments. Limited seating. Reservations requested by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com. 116 S. Lindsay St., E.J. Victor showroom
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Engaging Your Sales Team
Rich Schlentz, Extraordinary Inc.
Schlentz, a leadership coach and business consultant, will teach you how to become more engaged in your business so you can inspire your sales team to new heights in achieving your business goals.
4-5 p.m.
More Morey in Your Pocket by Selling Mattresses
Robert Cates
From research, travels and owning and selling at his own store, Cates has developed a unique system of putting more money in your pocket.
Wednesday, Oct. 17
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
ASID REGREEN Implementation Workshop
Annette K. Stelmack, Allied ASID, LEED AP BD+C, Sustainable Design Consultant with Inspirit
This workshop addresses the industry-specific challenges interior designers face and is designed for professionals who want to create sustainable, healthy residential interiors. The workshop employs faculty-led instruction and team charrettes to prepare designers to identify, evaluate and implement strategies to green their projects. It is the capstone course in the REGREEN Trained certificate program and offers 0.8 CEUs. Register at http://regreenprogram.org/registration-information. Cost is $240 (ASID member)/$290 (non-member). A prerequisite is REGREEN: A Guide for REGREEN Remodeling Projects (online course), $39.99/$59.99. Enroll at http://regreenprogram.org/learning-programs/curriculum. High Point Theatre, at the Transportation Terminal
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
GREENleaders Certified Sustainability Training
The Sustainable Furnishings Council presents this six-hour exam course. 6 CEU. To register, call (919) 967-1137 or www.sustainablefurnishings.org. Showplace, 5th floor
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The former President of the African Network of Southwest Florida says there's a lesson everyone can learn from Mandela.
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This clip is about how to 'beat Zico'. Doing so rewards u a gold trophy in Wipeout HD. Credits to MrCopyrightViolator (http://de.youtube.com/user/MrCopyrightViolator) U just have to do a double barrel roll instead of a triple, bu the lap needs to be perfect. The bridge can be a pain in the ass lol Im relieved I did it. ^^
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By: Cygnuz
The following video is just to show how and where to make the 4 barrel rolls that are key to beating Zico, the rest is just grabbing the corners really tightly. My current record is 30.68. I know i didnt beat the record in this video but as i said i just want to show where to make the barrel rolls.
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New WipEout gameplay
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Go and buy this game at PSN it is worth!! best game on store!!
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Wipeout HD PSN Trailer - German
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This is the Gamer TV Review of Fatal Inertia . I thought it would have been way better but from this Level Design this is going to go down HARD ….. Enjoy Some other Stuff [url= [make_url]arc:content:gt-authoring:40fd6404-d4af-4ea3-84b3-6e929bf9ed7c[/make_url]]Naruto Rise of a Ninja[/url [url=[make_url]arc:content:gt-authoring:8ed1a7e2-54cd-4166-8343-731fb3fa02b9[/make_url]]Kane & Lynch Dev Demo[/url [url=[make_url]arc:content:gt-authoring:ebaef30e-06de-4766-9a50-186eb6c507ce[/make_url]]TimeShift Feature Prev[/url
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It's amazing what the people in Toronto are doing when they review the rule book, or decide to change a rule in the middle of a season or in the middle of the playoffs. Was it the right thing to do?, or the wrong thing to do. Well let's review that certain rule that made everyone upset about two years ago when the New Jersey Devils played the Rangers in the first round. Game 3 at MSG & the Rangers lead 2-0 in the series.
The score is 1-1 in the second period and the Rangers are on a two man advantage power play, with 1:30 on the Devils penalties. Sean Avery has already skated towards the net to screen Martin Brodeur. But instead of turning his back, Avery decides to face Marty and waive his stick. Of course Avery does this several times and no penalty was given. At 6:50 of the second period Avery scores the goal on a quick feed by Scott Gomez to give the Rangers a 2-1 lead.
Even though the Rangers lost Game 3 in overtime, they would win the series in five and on Prudential Center Ice in Newark. But after Game 3 Colin Campbell already creating a rule after Sean Avery on how not to screen the goaltender. If any player wishes to screen the goaltender and doesn't do it the proper way, gets a two minute penalty. In my view Sean Avery never touched Brodeur, never interfered with Brodeur. In fact the two things he was guilty of was blocking Brodeur's vision to see the puck and using his brain to create the moment.
Now we come to a man who is hated in the NHL by the fans, players and his teammate Bill Guerin. Matt Cooke has been known to give dangerous hits, cheap shots & concussions. Now I didn't see the hit Cooke gave Marc Savard when the Bruins visited Penguins on Sunday, March 7th. But thanks to CBC's Don Cherry during his Coaches Corner segment, we saw Matt Cooke's resume.
First it was the cheap knee to knee hits on Mats Sundin & Vinny LeCavalier. Then we all remember the cheap way he started a fight with Chris Drury after Drury delivered a clean check when the Rangers won in OT on February 12th. But now it's high elbows and cheap shots to the head like he did to Savard and to our own Artem Anisimov, but sadly Savard got it worse. Marc Savard never knew Matt Cooke was coming & he got blasted.
If you click the link below and move the cursor to 1:29 on the player you can see Don Cherry get animated about what Cooke has done to Marc Savard. At the same time I have to agree that the NHL has done the wrong thing by not suspending Cooke for his actions. They have said they will put a rule into effect for the start of next season. In my view the NHL are a bunch of hypicrits, because it was easier to stop Avery's antics than to take a stand on cheap shots to the head of hockey players. Sure they are looking at it now, but this should've been taken care of a week ago.
Matt Cooke is very lucky he didn't have to use his get out of jail free card. But right now the target on Sidney Crosby's back just got bigger. You know someone like Daniel Carcillo is already itching to get Sidney in his crosshairs and take him out. But if the NHL is going to suspend Danny Boy, the roar in Bean Town will be so loud and angry there could be a field trip to Toronto and protests at the front door.
But let me say this as I believe what's good for the goose is good for the Gander. If Daniel Carcillo is reading this, or if any Flyers fans wants to read this. Please tell Carcillo to give Matt Cooke a taste of his own medicine. I honestly don't care how he does it, but make sure it's quick, painless and he isn't moving on the ice at all. Then Sidney Crosby is fair game and we shall see how the NHL will protect their golden ticket.


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Kiehl's Masters The Art of Gifting-------
Kiehl's has always been one of our go-tos for simple, super-effective skincare solutions, but the New York apothecary brand-turned-international success story has become equally adept at the high profile collaborations game. Julianne Moore, Pharrell Williams, and Chloë Sevigny are just some of the boldfaced names that have signed on as part of its charitable label initiative, in which limited edition packaging designed by friends of the company is slapped onto its best-selling products. American artist Jeff Koons has also been a supporter of the program, which donates proceeds form the sales of his designs to The Koons Family Institute on International Law and Policy, an initiative of the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children. Koons has signed on again for the holidays, introducing a newly minted collection of Kiehl's Creme de Corps that features an image of his iconic Balloon Flower (Yellow). The limited edition collection includes the classic body moisturizer as well as a specialized, scaled-down version of the skin saver with a gilded cap meant to reference the artist's famous sculpture. One hundred percent of Kiehl's net profits from the sale of each item, up to $200,000, will be donated to the non-profit organization. If you're looking for something to gift the gallery-hopping beauty fiend in your life, here you go.
Kiehl's Spa 1851 Is Open For Business-------
"I'm so happy you're in my neighborhood," Justine Koons told Chris Salgardo, president of Kiehl's U.S.A., at the brand's newly opened location on the Upper East Side last night. "Now I don't need a passport to go to your store!" Koons and Salgardo had gathered a group of friends like Alan Cumming and Sky Ferreira to fête the fourth free-standing Manhattan location of the legendary East Village apothecary. In honor of the occasion, Kiehl's made a large donation to the Koons Family Institute, which Justine and her husband, the artist Jeff Koons, run in conjunction with the International Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
This wasn't your average store opening. Kiehl's was debuting another milestone in the form of a three-treatment-room spa situated on top of the retail location—the first of its kind for the company. "Three and a half years ago I saw this space and I fell in love with it," Salgardo told us of the split-level, 950-square-foot spot on the corner of 64th Street and Lexington Avenue. "But I didn't take it then. It was a question of when could we devote the time to get it right." Divided into specific zones, the spa features an Apothecary Room, showcasing artwork from Curtis Jinkins; an Adventure Room, with wallpaper created out of images from Kiehl's-led expeditions to Mt. Everest and the Mojave Desert; and the Rainforest Room, which displays artwork from David LaChapelle.
Oversize lab jars filled with add-ons like rosemary, arnica flower, ginger root, and sugar line the shelves in each room to allow aestheticians to customize the facials and body treatments that utilize existing hero products from the Kiehl's line. That's the major selling point with Kiehl's expansion into spa. "Our customers like facials but they never get [them with] products that they like," Salgardo pointed out. Kiehl's male clientele also stands to benefit from its new venture, thanks to a two-chair grooming station that offers haircuts, shaves, beard and mustache trims, and brow maintenance. "Formula 133 is great for our beards," hirsute designers Robert Tagliapietra and Jeffrey Costello said of Kiehl's Hair Conditioner and Grooming Aid. "And we're ready for facials." Them and everyone else. The spa is booked until September.
Kiehl's Spa 1851, 157 East 64th Street at Lexington Avenue, NYC, (888) SPA-1851, www.kiehls.com/spa1851.
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After the success of last year's Earth Day celebrity-designed-label art series, which raised $100,000 for the Waterkeeper Alliance, Kiehl's is at it again for 2010 with a new crop of green-leaning A-listers getting in on the action. The latest installment of its charitable initiative showcases full-sized bottles of Kiehl's certified-organic Acai Damage-Protecting Toning Mist with adornment from the likes of actress Julianne Moore, musician Pharrell Williams, pro-surfer Malia Jones, and artist Jeff Koons. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sales of the limited-edition collector's items will go to the Rainforest Alliance to raise funds and awareness for sustainable biodiversity. To add a little more boldface-name cred to the project, photographer David LaChapelle has shot a campaign with each contributing artist and his or her own design. The mists officially hit stores today, but if you want to get clear skin, smaller pores and do your part for the environment without leaving the confines of your cubicle, click here.


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Row 5 : k2, *yo, yo, k1* to last st. k1.
Row 6 : k2, *drop yo's, k1* to last st. k1.
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Row 5 : k2, (yo, yo, k1) 3 times, k1.
Row 6 : k2, ( drop yo's, k1) 3 times, k1.
Rep these 6 rows til piece is long enough to fit over shoulder from front to back.
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Selection: Health for America is looking for young leaders from a broad variety of backgrounds ranging from computer science to design to entreprenuership to health. The program is targeted to college graduates who have completed their undergraduate degree after January 2011. We are looking for aptitude; creativity; passion; team-work; leadership; interpersonal skills and integrity.
Orientation: The fellowship begins with an orientation that includes sessions on team-building, an introduction to chronic disease, community engagement, program building, ethics, sustainability and leadership.
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Phase 2 (Build/Iterate): Fellows will work with their teams to design and implement a health solution. Techniques used in technology companies (such as lean startup) as well as resources from private sector partners and ongoing mentorship will be used to foster innovation and maximize impact. Online tools will enable fellows to collaborate, share resources and learn from each other.
Phase 3 (Sustain): Fellows will focus the last part of the fellowship on evaluating the impact of the solution as well as working with partners to create mechanisms that ensure sustainability.
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Some thoughts on this week's SUPERMILLIONAIRE series:
It's nice to see a game show which hasn't been dumbed down. This one has gotten much harder. The prizes awarded are much greater, though, so it makes sense. So far, I haven't seen any good case to be made for giving easy questions to promote a big winner. The temptation for the producers will no doubt be there for the final contestant of the week on Friday night, though. Keep a careful eye on that one.
Regis still tries to help. I watched the Massachusetts woman in agony as Regis tried so hard to steer her to two correct answers. It worked the first time, but she didn't listen closely enough the second time, on the "Tinkertoys" answer. She walked away with nothing.
This still begs the question as to why the guy on Tuesday night didn't ask The Three Wise Men [sic] for help when he had a NASA scientist on the panel to answer a question about the chemical composition of the earth's core. Insanity! With those two new lifelines at the $100,000 level, using them both gives you pretty good odds of hitting the half-million mark. It's a free guess, you get two chances, and you can even get input from the Wise Men. If you have one of the original lifelines left, all the better. Go into the game playing for $500,000.
That said, the "Double Dip" isn't as great as it sounds. Used in conjunction with the 50/50, it guarantees you a correct answer. If anyone could last to the million dollar question with those two intact, it could mean big money. However, it really only eliminates one option for you. If you can narrow it down in your mind, it's worth the risk. If you're going for a million and you have no clue, the double dip only makes it 50/50.
Nerves are getting to a lot of the contestants. All three of them on Tuesday night looked like they were going to have a heart attack at any second.
It looks like the million dollar mark is the sweet spot. $500,000 is doable, but a million will take a strong will. We've had one of those so far, and it was the most exciting round yet. The questions thus far are far too hard to hit the $10 million level with. I can't wait to see what one of those questions looks like. ("To the nearest pound, how much did Walter Hudson weight in December 5th, 1992?")
This is a fun way to bring the format back to primetime television and I hope they do bring Regis back for another sweeps week in May.
Two nights to go, and I'm looking forward to both of them.


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At 90 years old, it seems Cecilia O'Meara has done it all.
O'Meara has lived all over the world, speaks four different languages, and has many grand and great-grandchildren.
But she had never gone to the polls, until Monday.
"I was so excited, I cried," she said.
"She got all dressed up that morning, put on perfume and lipstick, and we went to vote," O'Meara's daughter, Suzana Bell, said.
With help from Bell, O'Meara went to her local library in The Woodlands and voted in person for the very first time.
"I was so proud and I was so emotional because I did it myself with my own fingers instead of signing and sending it back to the states," O'Meara said.
"They gave her a little 'I Voted' sticker and as we walked out, we were going towards the car and she started to cry," Bell said.
Born in Nicaragua, the great-grandmother was granted US citizenship in 1969. Her late husband's work in international public relations took the family to many different countries. Every time the presidential election rolled around, she had to vote absentee.
Finally living in the states again, she told her daughter, this was her year.
"I got her a voter registration card, I took her to the polls, I assisted her and had to be sworn in in order to do that," Bell said.
And O'Meara knew exactly who she was going to vote for. She's always been interested in politics and reads the newspaper cover to cover every day.
"It makes me feel like I belong to the country," she said. "I love this country, especially now in Texas. I love Texas."
She hopes her experience voting will inspire others to do the same.
"I would advise most people in this country to vote for the people of their choice," she said.
"I would hope that it would encourage anyone to go out and vote because it is such an important thing and it's not just a privilege, it's an obligation as well," Bell said.
O'Meara is already looking forward to 2016.
Cecilia voted early because her 91st birthday actually falls on Election Day and she will be out of town celebrating with family and friends.
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When Keepin' it Real Goes Wrong: Zach McCabe's Evil Twin Brother Arrested when Water Balloon Fight Turns Into Fist Fight
You can't make this shit up. Seriously. EDIT: NickHawk08 astutely pointed out that the Zach McCabe on the basketball team is only 19, while KCRG lists this Zach McCabe as 21. Apparently this was Zach McCabe's evil twin brother. So it doesn't have as much relevance here, but the story is still kind of funny.


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This photobook was made in the winter of 2009. It chronicles my attempt to make friends using the 'Strictly Platonic' section of Toronto's craigslist.
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At Texas State Parks, we've got something for just about everyone here in beautiful East Texas. From incredible sunsets to tall pine forests, gulf coast breezes, lots of wildlife and fantastic fishing, you'll find some of the most diverse and scenic views—and fun times—anywhere in the Southwestern U.S.
And there's so much to do and enjoy. Whether you like to hike, camp, fish, swim, canoe or just relax with family and friends around a peaceful campfire, you can find it here. Some parks even offer things like horseback riding, or features such as cabins, and group facilities for people who love the outdoors, but still want some comforts of home.
Numerous state parks are located within proximity to Texas' major cities, making them ideal for a day trip. And still other parks are in more remote, scenic corners of the state, beckoning travelers to stay a while. In all, there are more than 90 state parks across Texas, with everything from high desert mountain mesas, and rugged canyon vistas, to legendary Hill Country rivers.
Maybe you want to experience some place new, or perhaps you just want to rediscover a traditional family favorite retreat. Either way, come find out all over again what makes this land so unique, and our state so grand. Visit a state park today. It's everything you love about Texas.
For more information or for camping reservations, call (512) 389-8900 or visit Texas Parks and Wildlife Online.
Below is a list with links of the State Parks in East Texas.
Atlanta State Park: This park offers swimming in a designated sandy beach area (no lifeguard on duty) on Wright Patman Lake, a nature trail and a hiking trail of five miles, water skiing, boating (canoe rentals are available at the park), and fishing. Wright Patman Lake is also a popular fishing spot. The reservoir covers 20,300 acres and has an average depth of 7.6 feet. There are 170 miles of shoreline. On shore, the activities include walking, nature study, hiking, camping, picnicking, or jogging along roads, trails or shorelines. Bicycling is popular along the hilly park and area roads. For additional information or for camping reservations, call (903)796-6476 or visit Atlanta State Park .
Caddo Lake State Park: This lake was the only natural lake in Texas. Activities enjoyed in the park include camping, hiking, swimming, picnicking, nature study, fishing, and boating. There are canoe rentals the park, Jon boat with motor rentals (outside the park about 6 miles away), and pontoon boat tours daily except Wednesday. For additional information or for camping reservations, call (903)679-3351 or visit Caddo Lake State Park .
Cooper Lake State Park: Cooper Lake State Park, 3,026 acres, is situated in northeast Texas. The park consists of two units, Doctors Creek Unit, 715.5 acres, located in Delta County, and South Sulphur Unit, 2,310.5 acres, located in northern Hopkins County. Cooper Lake, 19,300 acres, is a young lake; embankment construction on the South Sulphur River began in 1986. Activities include Features include camping, fishing, water skiing, picnicking, boating, unsupervised swimming, bird watching, nature study, fun and educational nature programs and tours. The South Sulphur Unit offers equestrian camping and horseback riding trails. For additional information or for camping reservations, call (903)395-3100 for Doctors Creek or 903/945-5256 for South Sulphur or you may visit Cooper Lake State Park .
Daingerfield State Park: Daingerfield State Park, in Morris County southwest of Texarkana, is a 506.913-acre recreational area (including an 80-surface-acre lake). The park offers picnicking; camping; boating (5 MPH speed limit); fishing; swimming in an unsupervised swimming area; hiking; and nature study. A seasonal concession (March - October) rents pedal boats and canoes. Tours may be arranged by special request. Year-round boat rentals are available. For additional information or for camping reservations, call (903)679-3351 or visit Daingerfield State Park .
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park: Lake Bob Sandlin State Park is a 639.8-acre park located on the heavily-wooded shoreline on the north side of the 9400-acre Lake Bob Sandlin, located southeast of Mount Pleasant in Titus County. Activities include picnicking; hiking; swimming; mountain biking; in-line skating; and fishing for largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie. Eagles can be spotted during winter months. A variety of birds and wildlife can be viewed year round. Tours: Interpretive tours and nature walks are given on some weekends and by request. For additional information or for camping reservations, call (903)572-5531 or visit Lake Bob Sandlin State Park .
Lake Tawakoni State Park: Lake Tawakoni State Park is a 376.3-acre park in Hunt County in Wills Point, with 5.2 miles of shoreline along the south central shore of the main body of the reservoir. Activities include camping, swimming, fishing, hiking, boating, mountain biking. For additional information or for camping reservations, call (903)560-7123 or visit Lake Tawakoni State Park .
Martin Creek Lake State Park: Martin Creek Lake State Park, which consists of 286.9 acres, is located in Rusk County, southeast of Longview in Tatum. Activities include excellent, year-round fishing; camping, wildlife observation and photography, picnicking, boating, water skiing, unsupervised lake swimming, backpacking, hiking and interpretive programs on Saturday (when staffing allows). An annual perch fishing contest is held for children ages 4 to 12 is held first Saturday in September. For additional information or for camping reservations, call (903)836-4336 or visit Martin Creek Lake State Park .
Mission Tejas State Park: Mission Tejas State Park is a 363.5-acre park in Houston County, 22 miles northeast of Crockett in Grapeland. Activities include camping; picnicking; hiking; and fishing. A pond located near the picnic area offers an excellent opportunity to explore aquatic life and fish. Hiking and nature trails provide access to the natural beauty of the east Texas Pineywoods. The dogwood are beautiful the last week or so of March, usually around the 25th. School tours of the two historic structures can be arranged by calling the park headquarters in advance. For additional information or for camping reservations, call (936)687-2394 or visit Mission Tejas State Park .
Purtis Creek State Park: Purtis Creek State Park is located in Eustace which is in Henderson and Van Zandt Counties and has a total acreage of 1582.4. Activities include camping, picnicking, fishing, boating, and hiking. The park rents paddle boats, kayaks and canoes. Please check the Calendar of Events for Interpretive programs and tours. Special programs are given for groups upon request. For additional information or for camping reservations, call (903)425-2332 or visit Purtis Creek State Park .
Tyler State Park: Tyler State Park is 985.5 acres which includes a 64-acre lake. It is located in Smith County, north of Tyler. Activities include picnicking, camping, boating (motors allowed - 5 mph speed limit), boat rentals, fishing, birding, hiking, mountain biking, lake swimming (in unsupervised swimming area), and nature study. For additional information or for camping reservations, call (903) 597-5338 or visit Tyler State Park .
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department 4200 Smith School Road Austin, TX 78744Voice: (512) 389-4800 Toll Free: (800) 792-1112http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/parks


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Charter schools showing promise
- Written by John N. Mitchell
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Progress in safety, learning seen under new management
African-American students throughout the state continue to struggle with standardized tests, as evidenced by the results of their performance on the 2011 Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) tests, but there are some beacons of hope coming from Philadelphia charters.
According to the test results, released Thursday by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, only 52.2 percent of Pennsylvania's African-American students scored proficient or advanced in reading on the standardized test. A slightly higher number (56.8 percent) reached the benchmark in math. However, some Philadelphia charter schools are showing signs that a turnaround could be near.
It wasn't that long ago that the only thing North Philadelphia's Stetson Middle School was known for was being a regular on the list of persistently dangerous schools. Equally abysmal was school's academic performance. In 2010, just 28 percent of the students scored proficient or advanced in reading. Math scores were even worse, with just 25 percent at proficient or advanced.
However, before the start of the 2010–11 school year, ASPIRA became Stetson's Renaissance turnaround operator. And with very little turnover in the student body, according to ASPIRA, things at Stetson appear to be turning around.
The 2011 reading scores at Stetson increased to 50 percent, a 22 percentage point jump from 2010. Math scores improved as well, jumping eight percentage points to 33 percent of the students now at proficient and advanced.
"We are all thrilled about what's taking place at Stetson," said ASPIRA Executive Director Alfredo Calderon. "It is a step in the right direction — a very big step."
When a charter provider prepares to take over a school in Philadelphia or anywhere else, the main thrust of the company is usually changing the culture that previously existed there. This starts with children — they often change the dress code to something more formal — and branches out to the parents and the community.
When ASPIRA took over Stetson last summer just 20 kids left the school, so the student population is basically the same as it was when the District operated it. Before Stetson showed up there were 500 suspensions and 20 expulsions. Last year the school didn't suspend a single student.
"In the District, when a kid misbehaves and does something that merits his expulsion, they send him to an alternative school; we don't do that," said Calderon. "We won't send them home to take a three- or four-day vacation. We do character development. Our kids know that it's not OK to bully or misbehave. We teach them how to conduct themselves."
Other charters posted successful numbers as well. Harrity, Mann and Smedley Elementary, operated by Mastery, all posted double-digit gains in math. Harrity students showed the biggest gain of the three — 17 percent — and saw 55 percent of its students at proficient and advanced.
Other charter operators with double-digit improvements included Douglass Elementary, operated by Scholar Academies. Math scores at Douglass jumped 12 percent. And Daroff Elementary, operated by Universal, also saw its math scores jump 14 points.
Calderon says that ASPIRA'S philosophy is at the core of its success.
"We're giving them the tools, not teaching them for the test — we refuse to do that," Calderon said. "It's giving them the critical thinking so they can actually analyze a situation and make a decision. That's what we're teaching our kids; that's how we're training our teachers. Some people have given up. We are just getting started."
Overall, students across the state showed small improvement, with scores inching up in math (76.3 percent to 77.1) and reading (72.0 to 73.5). Conversely, the percentage of schools meeting state standards dropped in 2011 from 82.6 percent in 2010 to 75.1 percent.
The higher school failure rate can be explained by the fact that the state increased its benchmark for schools from 56 percent to 67 percent for students passing in math and 63 percent to 72 percent passing in reading.
While the continued poor performance by African-American students continues to be troublesome, all the news is not bad. Right here in Philadelphia some charter schools are showing dramatic improvement.


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I'm there for a few days at the end of this week. Any notable craft beer places, or great restaurants?
When are you coming MS? Lucky Town (our newest brewery) is debuting their beers in Tupelo Saturday we will be at the Blue Canoe in Tupelo from 1-4.
There is also a craft beer festival Mar 2.
PS. I am not from Tupelo (I am 1 hour south). So I don't have too many answers.
Man, they have great beers on tap at the Blue Canoe, and they had the best jazz band playing there. This little blonde girl was blowing the trombone with style. Wish I could have stayed later. I'm going back tomorrow!
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Pulse Report: Khia Slams Trina's Naked A**, Lil Wayne Beats The System, Jay-Z Puts Out A Mob Hit
Friday, Mar 5, 2010 11:45AM
In this week's Pulse Report, we got sh*t spread open like Rosa Acosta as we peel back the last seven days to get Khia's jealous reaction to Trina's sexy/f*cked up leaked photos, applaud Lil Wayne beating the system not once, not twice but three times, watch in awe as the "King" returns, find out who Jay-Z's new squad is and oh SOHH much more!
[Editor's Note: The views of this column do not necessarily reflect those of SOHH.com]
1. I Invented Sex
LMFAO. D*mn doggies, looks like we have ourselves a couple of b*tches (pun INTENDED) getting all hot and steamy, huh? Now this absolutely has to be a first. Trina's nude photos not only get leaked online with some weird a** Saw-voice narration last weekend but we get to hear an interview with her talking about her
publicity stunt stolen lost phone containing "personal" materials AFTER they get released? LOL. Oh sh*t, now if that wasn't bad enough, it's what we saw IN that collection of photos that had me torn between throwing down my Joe Boxers and hurling over a trash can. SMFH. Let's start from square one doggies.
"I lost my phone and I had some pictures of me that I don't want the world to see," Trina said in an interview. "And I'm thinking, if it ever comes out, I'm devastated, but I mean, it's not sex tape pictures but still, I don't want you to see them, they're not for you...I don't need a sex tape of me and my, my significant other to be worldwide, for the world to see."
^ Unfortunately I kinda believe her on this sh*t, just b/c she didn't sugarcoat it and admitted to how f*cked up it would be once they leaked. But then again, when you consider it, she DOES need a sex tape for anyone to f*ck with her music again, b/c Slip-N-Slide caught an "L" when Rick Ross dipped out. Anyway, surely enough it took just a solid 24 hours before the "Baddest B*tch" addressed the foul sh*t we got exposed to:
"[The images are] me on a very upset day -- I think I was in Canada, upset crying," she explained in an interview. "Just personal stuff. Photos in the studio. I think [one] was me having an allergic reaction, breaking out. I just think it was my personal stuff and for someone to do that is so, so wrong. So now I'm actually having it looked into by the FBI and it's gonna be a bigger situation than just leaked photos."
SMFH...no disrespect, but all this bullsh*t talk about calling 9-1-1 and/or calling the Feds to get involved just sounds so f*cking retarded. Like, be honest, because this would mean the FBI is working on those Cassie, Rihanna nude pics, Lupe Fiasco's stolen music, etc...GTFOH with that, Trina. And if it wasn't bad enough she went a** out with this phone, the nastiest and dirtiest b*tch of them all decided to put a Tweet beating on Trina.
"I TOLD YALL ON THE HIT EM UP DISS THAT SHE WAS CORROTED ONE DAY YALL GONE LISTEN 2 THE QUEEN..TEAM KHIA LETS TAKE OVER WE HAVE WORK 2DO...I DONT F*CK WIT FAKES H*ES SHE CALLED I SAID H*LL NAW TRINA CALLED I SAID TRIPPLE H*LL NAW NO LETS KEEP IT 100 LOL..What In The World Is @darealkhiaTalking About Lol Dumb B*tch Go On Hurricane K-trinas Page Y R U Here??? This Is Only 4 The HealthyPeople."
SMFH.....I won't lie, female rap beef seems bogus and the fact that you would try to re-spark some old sh*t that never popped off in the past, Khia, is just a joke. But in all fairness, she was just speaking her opinion so unless Trina decides to diss her back, we'll just keep this sh*t moving b/c if y'all had to see one of 'em naked, we have a guess to who y'all would choose.
Oopps, my bad y'all, wrong
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2. All I Do Is Win
"Go-Weezy, Go-Weezy" is basically what I'm chanting these days. So yeah, I said f*ck the little Martian back in 2009, but sh*t, it's "On to the Next One" now with 2000-and-win. LMFAO. You know you're a big a** rap star when you got the f*cking New York Times covering your one-year in the can sentencing and have the whole entire world trying to get your "last" words. SMFH. D*mn, if you all weren't a fan of Lil Wayne before, then d*mn it I hope y'all are now b/c I've never seen some RAPPER beat out the court system, the NEW YORK court system at that. Turns out that little tooth problem back in "Fab-uary" was delay number one and then...wait, a f*cking blaze in the Manhattan court? Sounds like the judge wanted to see if the "Fireman" was really in the building.
Carter was scheduled to be sentenced and jailed on Tuesday afternoon, but the sentencing may be rescheduled Wednesday, according to Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Charles Solomon. The courthouse at 100 Centre Street was closed Tuesday after a fire broke out in the basement around 10:30 a.m.
SMFH. D*mn, so let's fast forward a Jay-Z Blueprint III concert here, some speculated last minute Shanell
f*cking song-making there and before Wayne even kisses baby mama number 4 good-bye, Ja Rule delays the Wednesday scheduling? Well, not exactly...
"Just came from court it got postponed but my nigga weezy still free!!!," Ja wrote Wednesday morning. "I think I just broke the news lol Yes guys weezy is NOT goin in today!!!"
LMFAO! Saving y'all the trouble of reading shaded boxes, basically it turns out there was an "alleged" electrical fire and Weezy F*cking Baby gets to have one more weekend of blazin' and writing records before going into the can. Sh*t, that's impressive. Well, with my "f*ck you Wayne, gonna miss you though" out the way, let's get a few well wishes outta Diddy and Tony Yayo.
"I think we gonna miss a certain energy that Wayne has," Diddy said. "The beauty about it is, he'll be back, and hopefully he'll come back a better person. Whenever we get in trouble, we're in the public spotlight. So hopefully there's a lot of kids out there who could learn from any mistakes that we may have put ourselves in, even if we're not guilty of the crime sometimes."
"Well when you go to court, that'll be his last time," Yayo told hip-hop personality DJ Vlad. "So you better boot something. Make sure you bring some weed or whatever, right? Make sure you bring your weed or your sizzurp, make sure you boot that. Cheek it. Tell him to cheek his pills, he better cheek all his drugs. He better make sure he boot, put that sh*t in his system. No h*mo, it's in you."
^ LMFAO. Yayo is such a f*cking jokester. LOL. Like the CO's won't be trying to get him so much free sh*t just to get him to autographs their kids' Carter albums. SMFH. Enough of this sappy sh*t, put this fool in the can, doggies.
3. Daddy's Home
If y'all haven't bowed down to the news of T.I. coming back home by now, well sh*t, y'all are just not hip-hop. F*ck if you're from the East, West or Mid-West, because THE SOUTH is once again on the uprise thanks to "Pimpin'." Now am I predicting a Grand Hustle takeover? Yes. Am I predicting a new T.I. album? Yes. Am I predicting Tip to start using Twitter? F*ck outta here. LMFAO.
The rapper announced new single "I'm Back" through a promotional Twitter account, and his lawyer confirmed to MTV News on Thursday (March 4) that Tip will be released from prison later this month. Federal Bureau of Prison records list the rapper's release date as March 26. "That date is correct," lawyer Steve Sadow said via e-mail. "T.I. is now serving the remainder of his sentence in home confinement under the supervision of the U.S. Bureau of Prisons."
^ My math is way off but wasn't this doggy supposed to be doing 366 days in an Arkansas jail that got infected with some bad disease? LMFAO. Sh*t, the way it's looking, Weezy might even be able to go share a pimp cup of sizzurp before he's due in to jail. LOL. Anyway, the big news here is T.I. is back and seems like this past week saw his Akoo Clothing brand go up in stock.
The billboard for AKOO -- which, incidentally, is rapper T.I.'s clothing line -- is pretty clearly suggestive of some naughty behavior (a woman sitting in front of a man ... holding onto his unbuttoned jeans ... ahem), and the reaction in Newark and the surrounding area since it went up has been pretty intense. Barry Carter for the Star-Ledger first wrote about the billboard on Sunday, calling it seemed like a specific blow to Newark, even quoting City Council President Mildred Crump as saying she was "sick of people seeing Newark as a place where they can just do whatever they want ... They think they can just put it in a black community and nobody is going to say or do anything."
LMFAO. D*mn, sex does sell, huh? Bottom line is the billboard got taken down but not without a whole sh*tload of free publicity. In all honesty, I didn't even know the "King" was making that 1999 Rocawear paper, but looks like whatever he was selling under that hustle must be doing decent if they got coverage in the north. Look, call it a bad advertisement or not, Tip still got his brand some attention and I know every money-hungry "playa" is trying to get his hands on some Akoo jeans. I mean, d*mn, if y'all had to choose.....which brand are you f*cking with?
And oh yeah, and if that wasn't enough, looks like we got some Tip music coming our way too:
The imprisoned rap star's promotional Twitter account posted a message saying T.I. would have a major announcement to make on Monday, March 8. (His fiancée, Tameka "Tiny" Cottle, confirmed the Twitter account was not a personal account and that it was set up by the rapper's label, Atlantic Records.) On Wednesday, his official Web site, TrapMuzik.com, posted the artwork for T.I.'s new single, "I'm Back," urging visitors to return next week for a special premiere.
Any questions?
4. Steady Mobbin'
Now I won't yet say Jay-Z is a genius, b/c we remember that "super group" he was supposed to have back in 1998 with Ja Rule and DMX or even the hype behind "The Commission," but still, this bogus a** "Mob Squad" concept might actually have some pretty sturdy legs from what I read this week. Turns out Mr. Knowles-Carter is officially branding him, Trey Songz and the "Snowman" (Young Jeezy, fools). Sounds like Jay is beating Fabolous, Ne-Yo and Ryan Leslie to the punch. LMFAO. Let's see what Jay is saying:
"Yeah, the Mob Squad, I'm trying to put that together," Jay told radio personality Greg Street. "Trey made a song, I'm just trying to refine the hook so we can get our first song out there. I don't know if Jeezy heard it yet so I'm probably gonna surprise him with this but we got [it.] Mob Squad."
SMFH. I guess
R. Kelly stan Trey was right about this collabo they've been talking about, too bad Jeezy doesn't seem to be on the ball with it. But f*ck the speculation, think about the power this threesome could have. You got Jay doing crazy a** sales, then you add Songz who is already willing to be Jay's Rell. LOL. Peep the sh*t:
"Jay-Z is one of the most influential artists in my career as well as in my life. You know, seeing him go from artist to entrepreneur to businessman to multi-business owner, and to be that close to him is amazing."
^ Uh oh, sounds like home boy might still be a little star struck, well, even his sh*t is pushing units it looks like. And even though Jay and Trey got their sh*t cranking in cash registers, Jeezy ain't ready to slow down either:
"But June, by the way," he said of the LP's release date. "That's what I'm thinking. If you the boss, you can talk like that. I'm thinking June. I wanna own the summer. If you coming out [with an album] in June, you might wanna think about that, bruh. TM103, I will be there."
So bottom line is this ain't no wack a** semi-hot crew, if Jay can play his cards right and let Jeez and Tre do their thing, Mob Squad might really be shooting up the charts.
5. "STFU Honors"
The day rappers/singers stop saying dumb a** remarks will be the day I retire "Shut The F*ck Up" Honors, b/c the amount of bogus a** statements, proclamations, predictions and disses is beyond idiotic. Some call Freeway wanting an Alicia Keys for "beautiful" music a beautiful tragedy while others could see Tony Yayo making us believe Koch would even offer him a limited one-album deal a f*cking joke. SMFH. Even Lloyd Banks, Rhymefest and T-Pain talk more "doo doo" than ever this week, peep the top five not dead but clearly alive:
"Alicia Keys. I actually just did an unofficial remix with her for 'Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart' with DJ Benja Styles. We put it on the Internet and it's been getting a good response. She better get with it. We could make beautiful music together."
Tony Yayo
"Would I consider signing with Koch? No," he revealed in an interview. "Because I know [5-0 Cent] would structure a better deal than Koch would give me. So I would just stay over here, you know, G-Unit's a good label."
Lloyd Banks
"I'm working independent. Everything they've heard the past year has come out my basement, including 'Beamer, Benz or Bentley.' When you first come on as a new artist and you hot and you got a buzz, you could sell doo-doo on a stick."
You figure out, all this [blogger] wanted was for someone to recognize them. Where I'm with it now, I'm a f*cking star dude. Like, I'm popular -- people want to knock you off whatever it is....artists have to keep looking straight."
"Nappy Boy, it's 2000-and-win we're in right now, we're making the movement known, doing it quietly," Pain said in an interview. "Letting everybody know when we come it's gonna be a big blast, it ain't gonna be like, 'Oh they hot, oh they're getting even hotter,' it ain't gonna be like that, it's gonna be like 'Wow, they super hot!'"
***LMFAO!!! Sorry doggies, I know y'all have been sending me non-stop messages on that @BulldogButters but nothing is f*cking with my peeps in here, from disses to props, y'all show love and keep doing so. Even if I have to put some of y'all in your place and bring it back like you daddy's hairline with wise cracks, y'all know it's all bullsh*t and games. It's March doggies and 2010, step your comment game up or just shut the h*ll up! Big @JayPo, props @DrHipHop and the rest of the crew f*cking with Pulse and Cap, I see y'all! -BB***
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Albany -- Neighbors started a neighborhood watch program at the Colonial Village Subdivision off Clark Avenue in East Albany. Block Captain Harold Williams said "the crime was kinda bad here, but since we got the neighborhood crime watch going, we don't have that much a problem anymore. It's kinda broke down."
Now people who live there look proudly at their flower bed they built at the entrance of their neighborhood. Glendette Thomas said "it used to be a high crime neighborhood. And now? We made a start."
Not only does it look nice, but it's part of a crime fighting program. HUD gives grants to lower income neighborhood watch programs to plant flowers, and improve the look of the area. Studies show that helps keep criminals out. Williams said "I think that once people see a clean area, they will say this is a clean area, and I don't want to go in and do anything wrong. It seems to help."
Williams and his Neighborhood Watch group applied for the beautification program grant for two thousand dollars in May, and Wednesday celebrated the entrance flower garden they built.
They have also planted several flower beds at the intersections throughout the neighborhood. And they recommend other neighborhoods around Albany seek grants to plant flowers, and fight crime. Keep Albany Dougherty Beautiful Executive Director Judy Bowles said " we have to change attitudes. We have to have pride in our community. Pride in our neighborhoods. And yes it is all tied together. "
The neighborhood watch volunteers have to maintain the flower beds, but they say it will show the pride they have in their neighborhood. Williams said "I feel very proud."
Now these flowers show off an Albany neighborhood where the people are working together to make their homes safer from crime, and look better.
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Wow, Ryan Evans just rewarded anyone still watching Wisconsin-Ohio State. Dunk of the weekend, at minimum.—
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Oh my, Ryan Evans. A one-handed putback dunk. Crazy good.—
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It's been almost three months since a Sioux Falls woman was gunned down outside of a local hair salon. Now, the salon is holding a benefit in her honor.
Amanda Connors, 24, was managing Cost Cutters when she was shot in front of the W 41st Street location on September 11, 2012.
After law enforcement found Connors shot in the parking lot, they found the gunman Tyrone Smith, 38, dead inside. Smith was a co-worker's ex-boyfriend and held up four other women in the salon, before letting them go and taking his own life inside.
Monday, December 3, that same Cost Cutters Salon will hold a Cut-A-Thon in honor of Amanda Connors.
WHEN: Monday, 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Organizers ask for a minimum of $10 donations.
All proceeds will go to a cosmetology scholarship in honor of Connors at the Stewart School of Cosmetology.
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A new ministry is helping East Texans at the Salvation Army in Tyler.
The "SWAG" ministry, which stands for "Saved Witnesses Anointed by God", is organized by UT Tyler students.
After a hot meal from the salvation army, they passed out bags filled with basic items for both children, and adults.
It's a ministry they say they want to expand, and share to encourage the community.
"Most of the time we stay inside of the church, and praise God, but we want to take our ministry outside of the church," said Shandra Shankle, Founder of SWAG Ministries. "We want to show God's love to those who are here, and just let them know that someone cares about them. We want to let them know they can get back on their feet, and that there are people pushing them to get to that place to where they need to be in life."
SWAG Ministries is hoping with the partnership of local businesses, they can continue to offer these care packages at least every other month.
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