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Perth's coastal conservationists
|North Beach, Western Australia
|National priority area:
|Coastal environments and critical aquatic habitats
|$19 728 (2009-10 Community Action Grants)
|Perth Region NRM
Conservation Volunteers Australia
Edith Cowan University
Hale Scotch
Natural Area Management Services
Coastal Rehabilitation of North Beach to Watermans Bay Linkage
Rehabilitating Perth's north coast between North Beach and Waterman's Bay.
CSIRO estimates that environmental repair costs about 10 times more than managing an equivalent area in pristine condition*. This crucial fact is not lost on a small but dedicated group of Perth north coast residents, who have rehabilitated the fragile Tamala limestone coastal site from North Beach to Watermans Bay.
Stirling Natural Environment Coastcare consists of 30 volunteers - mostly retirees - who recognise the financial and environmental importance of retaining quality coastal vegetation. They received a $19 728 Community Action Grant from Caring for our Country to enable them to address a national priority of protecting coastal environments and critical aquatic habitats through weekly crusades against coastal degradation and weed invasion.
Convenor Rae Kolb says "perseverance on all fronts pays. The area had been in a degraded state for many years, covered in weed species - the area was embarrassing to walk past".
In 2010, volunteers accumulated more than 2000 hours of labour - worth more than $65 000 at the standard hourly rate - culminating in the removal of more than three truckloads of weeds. Species targeted included: tetragonia, pelargonium, gazania, clover, buffalo grass, Japanese pepper, Victorian tea tree, fumaria, wild oats, arctotis, radish, winter grasses, freesia, lupins, couch grass, lantana, osteospermum, cape lilac, yucca, fennel and summer grasses.
More than 4000 local native plants were planted and the strong survival rate is testament to the volunteers' commitment to ongoing site maintenance. Seedlings were bagged and staked to improve plant survival rate and native seedlings were hand-watered due to lack of rain. Plant protectors have since been removed on all sites and all planting sites are practically weed-free.
Rae says the delight for all concerned is in seeing the gradual restoration of a natural area take place. "This is particularly when we see regrowth occurring as a result of natural reseeding once the surrounding weed burden is removed."
Volunteers used aerial maps obtained through the WA Department of Planning to map the City of Stirling coastline, detailing weed infestations, important vegetation communities, geological features, recreational features and points of interest. These maps will help to align future projects with local government management plans.
Other on-ground work includes erosion control (mulching, brushing and installation of jute matting), annual participation in Clean-up Australia day and participation in the Education Department's community service program. This involves working with several local schools to collect rubbish and improve the visual amenity of the coastline.
Rae says a highlight of the project is "being recognised through funding as being worthy".
"Another highlight is the discovery of pink fairy orchids right next to the limestone cliff areas and finding signs (eggs and larvae) that the yellow admiral butterfly had visited the site," Rae says.
The work of these volunteers is crucial not only to the coastal foreshore but to the surrounding Swan Coastal Plain, where native vegetation is highly fragmented.
According to Coastal Plants: A Guide to the Identification and restoration of plants of the Perth Region by Kingsley Dixon, "what is clear from many years of painstaking restoration along the coast is that protecting and managing pristine areas before they become degraded is an order of magnitude cheaper than repair and restoration of a degraded site".
* Kingsley D, 2011, Coastal Plants: A guide to the identification and restoration of plants of the Perth region.
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EDMONTON - Motorists are warned to expect delays for the next few years as Edmonton moves into high gear for arterial road repairs.
Staff are suggesting the city spend $55 million annually paving and upgrading deteriorating commuter routes to reduce the pavement needing work to less than 10 per cent of the total.
This budget would almost double what was going to be spent in 2014 before council added an extra $27 million last week.
About 18 per cent of Edmonton's arterial routes now require upgrades.
The plan is supported by Mayor Don Iveson, who said Thursday additional spending on maintenance will reduce the number of potholes jangling drivers every spring.
"I think council is fully committed to our roads. With that will come a lot of disruption," he said at the kickoff of the road construction season.
"For the next few years there will be more of that disruption, but it will be worth it because we will have roads we can be proud of."
Council will consider an arterial road report at a Wednesday meeting.
Edmonton is spending a record $404 million on 125 road projects this year, including main thoroughfares, neighbourhood renewal and bridges.
Major traffic problems will likely include:
— 102nd Avenue (Groat Bridge being replaced starting July 1; use 107th Avenue or Stony Plain Road).
— Walterdale Hill Road (closed for two to three months starting May 5 to create a new approach to Walterdale Bridge; use Queen Elizabeth Park Road, 99th Street or Groat Road).
— 41st Avenue southwest interchange on Queen Elizabeth II Highway (up to two lanes closed for work, but mostly overnight and weekends).
— 63rd Avenue eastbound lanes between 99th Street and 104th Street (continuation of upgrades; use 51st Avenue).
"We're asking people to be patient with us," said Byron Nicholson, director of special projects for roads design and construction.
"Look for alternative routes … We're looking to improve the quality of life for people driving around."

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Full Sail Hop Pursuit (Brewmaster Reserve) - Full Sail Brewery & Tasting Room & Pub
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2.3/5 rDev -35.9%
22oz bottle. Pours a slightly hazy golden orange with a smallish frothy white head that goes to a thin film that laces the glass a little.
The aroma is sweet corny grainy malts with some melon and some metallic hops.
The flavor is sweet vegetal malts with some metallic bitterness that lingers in the aftertaste. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with slightly sharp carbonation.
Overall, a decent amount of bitterness for a pale ale. It's just not very pleasant with lots of off-notes, and not well balanced.
10-08-2010 04:39:05 | More by Beaver13
New Jersey
3.75/5 rDev +4.5%
04-18-2014 03:31:21 | More by megamass
New York
3.45/5 rDev -3.9%
Reasonably priced 22 ounce bomber ($4.79), purchased at DeCicco's in Ardsley, NY
Pours hazed darker apricot, moderate sized light tan head, leaves minor bits and strands of fine lacing.
Faint nose of musty hops and malts
Decent enough pale ale, very easy drinking, moderately hopped with a balancing malt counter point. Hops are kinda earthy and soft on the palate
Well rounded and equally soft on the tongue. Hops are the star of the dry and long lasting finish. Better then middle of the road craft APA.
11-30-2011 01:09:21 | More by Billolick
3.58/5 rDev -0.3%
Thanks to Rosebud Butternuts for sharing this bottle.
The beer pours a yellow color with a white head. The aroma is decent, but not as good as I expected. I get some grain and grassy hop notes but not too much else.
The flavor is a little bit better. I get some orange and grass notes from the hops, as well as some wheat, biscuit and grain notes from the malt. Low bitterness.
Medium mouthfeel and medium carbonation.
Not a bad beer, but nothing too special. Thanks for sharing Eric.
12-21-2010 08:59:38 | More by Mora2000
New York
3.5/5 rDev -2.5%
06-09-2012 18:47:39 | More by virinow
3.74/5 rDev +4.2%
Great orange appearance, below average head and cling to the lacing. Aroma didn't reach out to me that much.
A lot of tangerine taste and mouthfeel. Very balanced, no one dimensional hop sledgehammer. A satisfactory degree of grapefruit and cascade hops here. Ample malt to get the orangeness.
$4 a bottle is awesome, amps up an already very drinkable beer. For some reason, Full Sail's normal releases have been lacking the last few years, I mean, I loved their IPA, Amber, Pale back in college, but now, they are so tame in the hop and bitterness department. This one was just right.
08-26-2010 17:05:26 | More by Beerandraiderfan
3.18/5 rDev -11.4%
Poured into a duvel tulip glass burnt orange with a two finger white head. Good lacing down the glass. The nose has pinney hops and citrus. The taste is bitter with pine hop flavors with grapefruit citrus flavors. But nothing extrodinary about this at all. The body is medium to maybe just below medium. Carbonation is good.
Full Sail: this is one of the first Brewmaster Reserves you've sent to Texas . . . please send something worthy of the title.
04-30-2011 01:53:28 | More by whoneeds8
Alberta (Canada)
3.53/5 rDev -1.7%
On-tap on the waterfront in downtown Portland.
This beer appears a clear medium golden hue, with one finger of tight creamy white head, which leaves a thin wall of pocked lace around the glass as it falls away. It smells of biscuit malt, and orange and pine hops. The taste is bitter pine and leaf hops, and a seemingly overwhelmed bready cracker maltiness. The carbonation is moderate, the body on the light side, with an edgy smoothness. It finishes quite dry - the earthy, floral, and forest floor hops dominating.
The waitress waxed eloquent about the hoppy goodness of this particular offering. Can't say she was wrong, but this whole deal sure could have used a fair bit more of supporting malt body to level things out a tad.
07-14-2011 06:00:34 | More by biboergosum
3.95/5 rDev +10%
Poured a clear copper with a smallish head that dissipated quickly, aroma is astringent grassy with slight malt tones.
Taste follows the aroma with a nice bitter upfront balanced by the malt, carbonation is on the creamy side. there is a bitter aftertaste that is dry, overall a nice Pale Ale, don't get the "Extra" part as it's about the same as SNPA with slightly less hop profile, nowhere near as hoppy as Torpedo.
05-12-2010 22:20:39 | More by mudbug
2.75/5 rDev -23.4%
Served from a 22 oz. bomber into a pint glass
A - nice thick head, 1+ fingers; color is a hazy, rich amber - more hazy/amber as you get toward the bottom of the bottle; minimal lacing; lots of yeast in the bottom
S - strong smell of alcohol, which is ironic for a beer that is only 6% ABV. Nothing else stood out for me in the aroma
T - mild hop flavor, but still refreshing. Started to taste a hint of citrus towards the end of the beer.
M - little carbonation; smooth; leaves a nice 'beery' taste in the mouth that lasts.
O - A good brew. Nothing out of the ordinary, but not bad either. I'm enjoying the bottom of the bottle more than the top...maybe the yeast that settled?
It's 100 degrees in Baltimore today, so I was looking for something that would quench my thirst. While this was not the best beer ever, it certainly got the job done.
Drink on.
06-29-2012 21:24:46 | More by bensbeers
4/5 rDev +11.4%
12-12-2011 14:58:48 | More by alamode
3.45/5 rDev -3.9%
A: dark orange-light red with a minimal head
S: as it warmed up, I could smell a hint of caramel with light pine.
T: weird that I taste caramel or toffee in the finish as my mouth bitters from the citrusy hop characteristics.
M: light to medium body with light carbonation.
O: not bad. I think this beer grows on you as you continue to drink it. Definitely would get this again since it was only $4.99 for a 22 oz bomber
07-19-2011 05:33:09 | More by DrewShal9
4.47/5 rDev +24.5%
Full Sail Hop Pursuit "Brewmaster Reserve 2011"
22 oz. bottle; $4.99 @ Joe Canal's Discount Liquor, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Appearance: Hazy orange-golden body beneath a creamy head of white. Head retention and lacing are very good.
Smell: Hoppy, as might be expected, over a delicately sweet and gently biscuity malt base.
Taste: The hops are bright and fresh, riding a wave of malt as it crosses the palate... citrusy with some lime; grassy; and mildly spicy. A solid bitterness balances it. Nicely polished. Well balanced.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied and crisp with a median carbonation level.
Overall: Cute name: "Hop Pursuit". Well, I think they've caught up. It's got a lot of hop character to it without going overboard, leaving it interesting but still refreshing. Well done. A great summer beer. Well worth trying.
07-06-2011 19:17:33 | More by NeroFiddled
3.9/5 rDev +8.6%
Had a bottle from the brewery and split it with friends. I'd agree with the label of calling this an Extra Pale Ale, especially since Summit's EPA comes to mind while drinking this. It's a bright, clear gold with a white head and smells deeply of spicy citrus hops. That flavor holds over from that aroma and it matched by a bread crust and biscuit malt backbone. This is a crisp and fun to drink pale ale. The hops are a little bit of throwback with Cascade-like character and it also comes off a bit like SNPA. Definitely worth checking out for any pale ale fan.
04-26-2010 20:29:02 | More by tempest
2.75/5 rDev -23.4%
1 Pint, 6 FL OZ. bottles into tulip glass.
A - Pours cloudy amber, with a nice white head...with some good lacing.
S - Strong Hops and almost strong soap smell?!
T - OK...a bit over Carmel flavor, which takes over the hop flavor I was hoping for.
M - Weak carbonation, a bit flat. In parts bits 'too' sweet from the over-Carmel flavor.
D - This one was kind of a let down. I'd been to Hood River a few times and have expected more from Full Sail, I guess?! I wish they'd bring back the Equinox Spring IPA from several years ago that had the yellow label...Now, "That" was a beer!!!
07-15-2011 21:21:15 | More by scootpolute
3.33/5 rDev -7.2%
22 oz bottle into a tulip glass.
Pours a clear rosey copper, with 2 big foamy fingers of off-white head. This retains with a smooth 1/2 finger, which stays VERY rich and foamy when swirled, leaving a thick cascade of spotty lacing back. Very nice look here. The aroma is floral and herbal smelling, with some extra damp dankness to it. Some lighter fruity sweetness is coming out, as does some underlying malt activity that posssesses an light smokey texture to it, leaving sone tang in the back of the nose.
The bulk of the hop activity in the taste is bitter grapefruit, citrus rind, and some tropical fruit character that brings most of the balancing sweetness here, as those pale malts sit kind of flat and grainy across the back of the palate. Big grapefruit finish on this, with lots of green bitter citrus, earthy rind, and a touch of lingering spice all hanging around. The mouthfeel is medimm bodied, with a creamy sharpness to the carbonation and some slickness that runs through the middle of the body, helping keep this flowing in the mouth relatively well. No alcohol detected here at all.
While this is certainly a servicable hoppy fix, there just wasn't a whole lot to get overly excited about here, with the malt profile in particular coming off as fairly boring. This is maybe a decent one to pair up with your lunch or dinner but otherwise, I'd look elsewhere if your looking to get wowed by flavor.
06-18-2010 12:42:31 | More by Kegatron
3.6/5 rDev +0.3%
Poured into a goblet glass from a 22 oz. capped bomber. Shows a golden orange in color in the light, and with half an inch of porous white foam. Offers decent retention though the darkness of the pour raises a bit of concern.
Aromas of the Northwest with a good dose of light caramel malt and some citric hops. Bits of earth and caramel intermingle along with some light funk. Touch of buttery sweetness on the tongue accompanied by a somewhat light carbonation along with some citric twang yields a slightly sweet and rather nondescript flavor. Pleasant to a degree, though oddly a bit dry and chalky on the finish.
A decent APA yet one that lacks a bit of panache given the name. But then if one is in pursuit of hops, then perhaps they don't have any for themselves.
Note: Warming expands the aroma a bit and a finishing pour dumps chunks of precipitate into my glass. Hmmm. Perhaps this isn't the freshest bottle....
07-13-2011 04:44:57 | More by HalfFull
New Jersey
3.9/5 rDev +8.6%
A: Deep burnt orange with a dense clarity. A one finger high frothy head sits atop with moderately good retention and intentions that was mostly lasting. The lacing was clean on the go.
S: Toasty sweet with fresh wet pine. Fresh oregano scents come through as well. The strength was dominant on the open, being detected at arms reach, but quickly settles down to humble offering. Get your wiff early on this one to appreciate it or it may be gone.
T: The flavor had a nice base of specialty malts giving this a dry toasty appeal along with a spicy bite of pine and citrus coming in a strong second. Assertive by style and off the tongue comes a wet pine and toasted grain finish along with a dry flowery hop exit that was moderately strong to the liking. Flashes of grapefruit come and go. When it warms up a bit a more pronounced caramel/toffee sweetness comes from the grains.
M: malty, medium base, frothy in the mouth on longer holds. Spicy on the tongue with a dry flowery fade.
O: Overall a assertively hopped extra pale ale that was crisp on the take with a deep malt base to match. Makes for a good casual drink, especially in the summer time.
09-15-2011 01:13:39 | More by beerthulhu
3.58/5 rDev -0.3%
A bomber bottle from Raceway Citgo in OCMD.
A: The extra pale ale is coppery, still amber and possibly even darker than many pale ales. A finger of off-white head doesn't lace.
S: The ale has a grassy nose, pine and citrus, with a biscuit aroma to balance the ale out. Seems like a nice, approachable ale.
T: Extra smooth. The biscuity malts, pale and light, are immediately evident. Their chewiness supports a strong hoppiness that never gets too powerful. The hops, for having a citrusy countenance, aren't very fruity or lively, and the hops tend to shy away late in each sip. At $5 bucks a bomber, though, it is nearly impossible to beat.
M: The mouthfeel is grainy, heavier on those grains as it warms, with a subtle hop finish. Approachable, drinkable even. A decent pale ale, extra or otherwise.
08-31-2011 22:37:18 | More by akorsak
3.98/5 rDev +10.9%
Clear golden copper. Small offwhite head. Gives way to swirling oils patterns. Some light lace.
Pine, herbal, floral, citrus, spicy resins. Toasty maltiness.
A rush of crisp hops, pine, lemon, herbal. hops are met halfway by a toasty caramel and candied nutty malt presence. crisp lingering spicy resinous bitterness.
Sticky, slightly chewy, crisp with a lingering dryness. med toasty body.
Very drinkable. A hoppy yet balanced EPA, crisp and bitter.
Consumed in Late Feb 2010.
10-07-2010 21:04:14 | More by CHILLINDYLAN
3.75/5 rDev +4.5%
02-10-2013 23:15:29 | More by fivetime
4.45/5 rDev +24%
22oz. bottle purchased at a Plaid Pantry in Troutdale of all places. Love how this stuff just shows up in the middle of nowhere for me to buy.
- Light golden pale.... not big on head... leaves a nice thin slurry of micro bubbles floating around... almost like it poured from a cask. Clear as a bell... with only a slight haze.
- Smell is bliss.... Full Sail has a one-of-a-kind grain aroma that is certainly present... but balanced with a zingy bitter, and citrus lemon hop.... while only slightly sweetened.
- Taste is fantastic.... zingy fresh hops... bit of pine, and bitter lemon bite... nice smooth light and refreshing bready and biscuity malt while not being overly sweet.
- Light bodied, crisp... and perfectly carbonated. Leaves the palate watering for more. Perfect time of the year for this.
- Overall I am impressed with this pale. Something I wish I could brew myself all year around. This is perfectly balanced, extremely drinkable... and has Full Sail written all over it.
03-30-2010 18:06:36 | More by Docer
3.5/5 rDev -2.5%
07-04-2012 00:01:20 | More by Icehalo
3.75/5 rDev +4.5%
05-25-2012 00:40:07 | More by Hopmodium
South Carolina
3.65/5 rDev +1.7%
huge, bright golden amber and incredibly hazy and cloudy with tons of carbonation just ripping toward the surface. Immense white foam just leaps over the top of the glass, reaching a height of near three inches before finally settling down into a firm two fingers of head and rich lacing that lasted the entire session. Aroma is sharp citrus, lemon, orange, nice notes of grasses along with a great little hint of light bready malts providing some nice balance. Crisp, clean, near perfect flavor as the sharp and lightly tart notes of citrus work perfectly and are so well balanced I was amazed. Such a light, and easy drinking ale, I cannot believe how quickly this one snuck up on me. I could see myself drinking this for days all summer long, it was just that good.
08-04-2011 19:16:07 | More by mikesgroove
Full Sail Hop Pursuit (Brewmaster Reserve) from Full Sail Brewery & Tasting Room & Pub
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September 28, 2010
Coca-Cola Co has committed to increase investments in the Philippines by $1 billion over five years to strengthen operations there, reports Reuters. "Our new commitment to invest $1 billion in our business over five years will strengthen production, distribution and help development of new products," Glenn Jordan, Coca-Cola Pacific Group president, said in a statement. The announcement was made in conjunction with Jordan meeting with Benigno Aquino, president of the Philippines, in New York. Coca-Cola is building a large bottling facility in Misamis Oriental in the Philippines that is scheduled to begin operations next year. The company''s Philippine business saw double-digit growth in the first half of the year. Coca-Cola, which operates 23 plants and 42 sales offices with more than 7,800 employees across the Philippines, said the new investment will focus on marketing and system logistics and delivery capabilities in order to better serve its expanding customer base.


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Actor Ruslaan Mumtaz is ready to pull of his shirt and flaunt his six-pack on the small screen. He is likely to be seen in a bare torso sequence in the romantic soap 'Kehta Hai Dil... Jee Le Zara".
The show is aired on Sony TV.
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The scene will be shot in few days, said the source.
The shot will also involve actress Sangeeta Ghosh, who plays Saanchi, his love interest in the show.
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12:03pm Tuesday 6th November 2012 in Pendle
A man from Colne who attacked his then-girlfriend a second time is to go on a course aimed at preventing domestic violence.
Michael Phair's second outburst was for no apparent reason and was 'almost a complete replay' of his first sustained assault, Burnley Crown Court was told.
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May 31, 2013
Dr. Macheo Payne is making his mark in the field of education by focusing on new practices around keeping Black male youth in the classroom. His dissertation, "The Three Commitments: Critical Race Theory and Disproportionate Suspension of Black Males," challenges classroom teachers and other school site staff to re-examine their approaches to student learning, particularly learning for young Black men.
January 21, 2013
I have no doubt that Dr. King would be mounting a nonviolent poor people campaign to end rampant hunger, homelessness and poverty today. Let's honor and follow Dr. King by building a beloved community in America where all have enough to eat, a place to sleep, enough work at decent wages. Dr. King is not coming back. It's up to us to redeem the soul of America. He told us what to do. Let's do it.
October 3, 2012
Our nation's democracy is in a crisis. We are facing the biggest challenge to our nation since its inception. No, there is not an armed rebellion going on, but, oh, is there a war – a silent, insidious, invidious, nefarious, absolutely downright ugly war. And the war is on the right to vote for American citizens. – Barbara Arnwine, July 2012
August 10, 2012
More than 2,000 in the Fillmore will be the focus of the Mo' MAGIC BBQ and Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 11. And more than 3,000 Bayview schoolchildren will receive free backpacks, school uniforms, educational supplies and access to free resources on Saturday, Aug. 18.


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- Your host(s):
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Paint Lick, Kentucky 40461
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Halcomb's Knob offers affordable and comfortable accommodations to RELAX, RETREAT, and REFRESH. Whether as our guest, you choose to sit on the wrap-around deck overlooking the rolling knobs of Kentucky's countryside, take a hike along one of the four forested trails, or lay beneath the night's celestial array; Halcomb's Knob showcases the welcome of Southern hospitality.
Go ahead, turn off the cell phone, leave your laptop at home; take a deep breath; leave your cares behind. Image a warm welcome, the wag of a friendly tail, a soothingly appointed guest room and a plateful of warm-from-the-oven cookies. Wake up to the rich aroma of fresh brewed organic roasted coffee and freshly baked breads and muffins. A full breakfast is served each morning to our guests, with ingredients harvested from our own farm as well as area agricultural producers.
Main dishes vary by season, but all are scrumptious. Some of our guests' favorites include: Apricot-Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast, Breakfast Strata with Fresh Tomatoes, Pumpkin-Pecan Pancakes, and Quiche Lorraine. We use only organic milk and free-range eggs purchased from a neighboring farm. Many of the herbs, vegetables, and fruits are freshly picked from the Knob's permaculture gardens and orchard.
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Hiring Developers: Slow Down to Speed Up
Hiring unqualified talent creates two problems. Without proper guidance most individuals tend to hire others who are similar to them. In other words, 7s don't hire 10s. They hire 5s and 7s. This can spiral into a vicious cycle of mediocrity. Mediocrity is a common enemy of every business. No one wants to have an average product/service or acceptable staff. They want to be the market leader with highly exceptional talent. The second problem: 5s drive away 10s. High caliber talent appreciates working with similar talent. These individuals collectively increase their abilities through challenging one another. This is where "iron sharpens iron." They can also effect potential 10s through osmosis.
Identifying great talent starts with slowing down. Finding the right talent and finding Mr. Right should be viewed in the same vain. It's a marriage and from that union should flow a prosperous outcome. The following is a list of recommendations for hiring 10s:
- Don't interview in a vacuum. Engage all potential team members in the evaluation process. Other relevant employees might also provide interesting insight.
- Encourage the natural instincts of those involved. If something doesn't feel right, dig deeper to reveal the underlying reason. Everyone should be encouraged to speak openly and freely.
- Seek unanimous agreement by all members. If there are any reservations, they should be discussed. It should be a no-brainer.
- Maintain a mindset of finding the "right fit" and not the "right now fit." Don't be afraid to keep looking.
- Look for 10s and potential 10s. This can be accomplished in a plethora of ways including personal/phone interviews, multiple visits, personality evaluation, tech screening, programming tests, etc.
- Identify individuals who adapt well to change. This is a common trait of highly effective people.
- Seek out candidates who can have well versed dialog about topics. They should display enough knowledge to show exceptional proficiency.
- Don't hire "yes" men. Look for people who can articulate opinions but are open to constructive dialog.
(Note: Opinions expressed in this article and its replies are the opinions of their respective authors and not those of DZone, Inc.)
Lund Wolfe replied on Sat, 2013/06/08 - 2:27pm
Totally agree with the "it takes one to know one". It is apparently very hard to identify a "10" even when one is right under your nose. At least make sure you have your own developers at the interview and give them advance notice to prepare questions or even review the candidate resume.
It is common to ask little or no technical questions in an interview, which is a huge mistake. Even a trivial programming exercise is useful, too. Candidates can be confident and happy but completely lacking in technical competence. Ask questions at the level of the position or need. You'll be wasting your time if you ask senior level questions of a junior or mid-level candidate. Don't ask junior level questions if you need a senior level position. That said, not every position needs to be a "10". Some projects have little risk and any semi competent developer can deliver so pick someone you like, a good fit.
Don't settle for a candidate who seems "good enough" or the best of the lot. Continue interviewing or wait and try again later.
Developer Dude replied on Mon, 2013/06/10 - 6:30pm
Sure, keep on looking. I have seen more than one org that looked, and looked, and looked, and was still looking more than two years after the initial posting. To be fair, I don't think they were looking for a "10", they were looking for a "perfect fit" to their artificial criteria - there is a difference; a "10" may not have 5 years of experience with the WebSphere, instead having only 1 month with WebSphere and maybe 7 years with Tomcat, but that "10" could certainly get up to speed on WebSphere quick enough to be productive.
As for a "10" knowing another "10"; if you think you are a "10" you probably aren't - probably more like a "5"; google "Dunning Kruger effect". Also, not every position requires a "10", and being a "10" in a position where they are working on "5" tasks will have that "10" looking for a job elsewhere pretty quick.
I have worked with people who were smarter than I am, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was an opportunity to learn. When I interview I look for people people as smart or smarter than I am, and while I might not be a "10" (I doubt it since I *know* a lot of people that are better devs than I am), I continually improve and more importantly I can recognize smarter people, who I would anticipate can also recognize smarter people yet - so I dispute your assertion that only "10"s can recognize "10"s.
Mark Unknown replied on Wed, 2013/06/12 - 5:04pm
I agree mostly with the other commenters.
I would add that you cannot just hire smart people. You have to hire people with ability and more importantly capability. I have worked with plenty of smart people who were not very good at their job because they didn't have capability in the right areas.
Also, in addition to asking senior questions to senior people (and etc) you have to ask questions appropriate to the role and job. If you are hiring an architect, you should be asking architect questions - not have they memorized and API. If you need business app developer, don't ask them "engineering" questions. You do NOT want someone who is good at algorithms (and thus things like search engines) writing business apps. (i.e. look at the recent post here on dzone from the guy who started Mono. He did a good job on Mono but he seems pretty clueless on building business apps).
Robert Carter replied on Wed, 2013/06/19 - 9:29am
Not to point out the obvious, but a lot of companies want potential and existing 10's but only want to pay them the salary of a 5 or 7.
A company cannot attract and keep good talent and yet pay them below market... but too many companies these days think they are getting something better for less... You get what you pay for.
Lund Wolfe replied on Sat, 2013/06/22 - 6:07pm in response to: Developer Dude
In response to both comments, I think we are talking about ability (usually backed by intelligence). We'll just call the role Java Developer, but interview questions and problems should be directly related to what is needed on a day-to-day basis for that position in that company. Don't be good, be good for something.
Sometimes a company does need a specialist/expert in SQL Server performance tuning or an expert tool user, like Websphere or something, and they should target hiring for that skill, but usually they should hire someone able to build quality applications. Hiring enough experts to cover all the technologies and tools you use or plan on using is no guarantee that you'll build quality applications. That kind of thinking is very scary.


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Play Groups….
I gave up going to organized, community play groups a couple of years ago.
I actually think children being exposed to same aged peers, engaging in playtime, story time, snacking and learning to share and socialize is of the utmost importance.
I just got tired of the exposure and exchange of germs that went along with it.
Each week, my child would always gravitate towards Sneezy or Itchy-Bum or both and make it her mission over the one hour session to absorb everything growing underneath the fingernails of all of the ill children in the building.
Of course as the parent, you are helpless in that situation. You watch the adoring eyes of Sneezy's Mom as she notices regardless of what bacterial thread her offspring is hosting this week, someone wanted to play with her runny nosed child and she would shoot at look at you that said, "Thank you" while you would shoot a look back in response that said, "Please don't come here anymore." You would beg for hand sanitizer from the other Moms but remember no one is talking to you because you're now in an assumed isolation box with the other cough carrying outcasts.
Today it was cold outside so I decided to go back and try my luck.
The first group of kids I noticed were playing in a giant tub of pink sand which may or may not have been Kool-Aid crystals. At any rate, I only saw one child so desperate for a tissue her tongue was working as a windshield wiper to her upper lip. I decided to place Chloe at this first station before cessing out the cesspool.
About thirty seconds passed before I heard a woman giggle to her friend, "I came here today because everyone in my house has the stomach flu and I just had to get out!"
Awesome. Welcome friend.
It was nice she saw it fit to seek refuge in a small room filled to capacity with little germ sponges.
I watched a kid shove some raisins in his ears and then eat them.
I then watched the girl whose tongue was lapping up a snot moustache as she dipped crackers on her upper lip before swallowing them whole.
One woman chuckled about the Easter Bunny stealing her child's diapers in an effort to move along the potty training. Apparently Santa stole his soothers so major holidays often spark child ulcers and in severe cases, seizures.
Are you there sanitizer? It's me, Bad Mother.


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|NAC is a beneficial nutrient for the lungs both during and after cessation of smoking.
|In 2009 it was reported that a 12-week trial with 50 patients indicated that 56% were "much or very much improved" with N-acetylcysteine use compared with only 16% of those taking placebo.
|Both cysteine and NAC increase glutathione levels.
|N-acetylcysteine is recommended at 200mg three times per day.
|Cysteine is sometimes used to help lessen the risk of coronary artery disease.
|The ability of NAC to enhance methylmercury excretion when given orally, its relatively low toxicity, and its wide availability in the clinical setting indicate that it may be an ideal therapeutic agent for use in cases of methylmercury poisoning. [Environ Health Perspectives, 1998, 106(5): pp.267-71]
Earlier concerns over NAC causing mercury to accumulate in the brain and kidneys, as can occur with L-cysteine, now appear to be unfounded. The initial concerns were opinions only, based on L-cysteine research, not NAC research. Still, some clinicians feel that symptom worsening occurs with the use of large doses of NAC (over 300mg per day), especially if they already have elevated levels of L-cysteine. If L-cystiene levels are elevated, cystiene containing products such as protein powders should be avoided.
|Cysteine acts as a complexing agent by attaching itself to lead and carrying it out of the body. It is a heavy metal scavenger and liver protector.
|Deficiencies of the related amino acid cysteine have been reported in HIV-infected patients.
|Cysteine is sometimes used to improve cholesterol ratios.
|NAC helps break down mucus. Double-blind research has found that NAC supplements improved symptoms and prevented recurrences in people with chronic bronchitis. NAC may also protect lung tissue through its antioxidant activity.
|Supplementation with NAC has been shown to reduce the proliferation of certain cells lining the colon and may reduce the risk of colon cancer in people with recurrent polyps in the colon. [Estensen RD, Levy M, Klopp SJ, et al. N-acetylcysteine suppression of the proliferative index in the colon of patients with previous adenomatous colonic polyps. Cancer Lett 1999;147: pp.109-14].


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The Daily Interview: Online Travel Skies Getting Crowded
It's starting to look like the online travel site business is getting overbooked.
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Last week, the much-anticipated launch of airline-owned travel Web site Orbitz debuted, and was promptly bogged down by technical glitches and delays. Orbitz is owned by AMR's (AMR) American Airlines, UAL's (UAL) United Airlines, Delta Air Lines (DAL), Northwest Airlines (NWAC) and Continental Airlines (CAL). The Web site is part of the airlines' effort to increase the distribution of their inventory of seats on the Internet and compete head to head with Sabre Holdings' Travelocity.com (TVLY) and Microsoft's Expedia (EXPE)
Orbitz has sparked complaints from consumer groups, competitors and conventional travel agencies and drawn the scrutiny of regulators amid concerns that its airline owners will use the site to collude on pricing -- allegations Orbitz and the airline companies strenuously deny. We talked to Thomas Underwood, an analyst who covers online travel companies at Legg Mason, to see what changes, if any, Orbitz will bring about in the electronic travel booking industry, and what one should watch out for as a customer of and an investor in the industry. [Legg Mason has done no investment banking for Travelocity or Expedia.]TSC: Orbitz's debut was marked by what the company described as a larger-than-expected volume of calls and technical problems. This sounds not unlike the early turbulence of America Online's service, which attested to pent-up demand. Do you think Orbitz will succeed to the detriment of Travelocity and Expedia? Underwood: If you look at the volume that Travelocity is doing on a daily basis, they are on pace to do $3 billion to $3.6 billion [in sales] this year. The business that the current players of online travel are doing are well north of what Orbitz could do right now. TSC: What are the growth and revenue expectations for Orbitz out there? Underwood: Its ambition is that it will become profitable by 2003, and in terms of growth in travel booking, the company hasn't issued any projections because it's a private company. TSC: You sound confident that Travelocity and Expedia are ahead of the curve in comparison with Orbitz, and that they will continue to do well. Underwood: Yes. Both of these companies are cash flow positive, and booked more than $2 billion worth of travel last year. Orbitz has the potential to be a formidable competitor, and it is an interface for airline bookings with consumer-friendly features that differentiate the site from Travelocity and Expedia. With $100 million in marketing, Orbitz will most likely impact Travelocity and Expedia. TSC: What is the current market size and market share breakdown for online travel? Underwood: Last year, there was $7 billion worth of travel booked through online travel agents. The total market size for Internet travel booking was about $14 billion in 2000, which included online sales by airlines such as Delta and Northwest as well as hotel and car rental companies. In terms of airline tickets, Travelocity, Expedia and priceline.com (PCLN) combined have three-quarters of the market, and Travelocity and Expedia alone have about two-thirds. TSC: How does Orbitz differentiate itself from other travel Web sites? Underwood: For the actual inventory that's on the site, Orbitz has access to Internet specials with restrictions from airlines, which are not available elsewhere. So Orbitz does likely have better fares. On the other hand, Expedia and Travelocity have negotiated deals with airlines themselves as well, and have fares that Orbitz does not have. Overall, I cannot find one site that has the lowest fare at all times. TSC: Among the established players, which business model do you like and which company do you prefer? Underwood: I cannot see any one of the three dominating. priceline has the most profitable business in terms of profit margin as percentage of travel value, and it also focuses on smaller niche than overall travel. Expedia has done a very good job of pursuing non-published fare and rate arrangements with airlines and hotel companies. They have been creative in terms of getting inventory. In terms of distribution, Travelocity has the largest distribution through its deals with Yahoo! and AOL, and initiatives for brand awareness. I think all three will be around for a very long time. And Orbitz also will be a viable player. But Orbitz will face the greatest challenge for some time to come, because it's the newest one around. Problems Orbitz experienced at the launch reflect what is to come. As Orbitz attempts to reach the scale necessary to reach profitability, it will experience the hiccups that companies like Travelocity had to deal with. TSC: Could you take a step back and look at Orbitz as something that addresses the ambitions and needs of the airline industry? What are important issues to keep in mind? Underwood: There is the question of whether it is legal for all the airlines to get together and determine distribution through a single entity. The airlines have emphasized that that is not their goal. They have said that they are looking for additional competition, and that Orbitz is just another channel. We will have to see whether that's the case or not. TSC: What is your gut feeling on this? Underwood: My gut feeling is that the airlines want to control distribution as much as possible. I mean, the airlines are not known for customer service. They rate about where the IRS does. If they expect an airlines-created entity to have a strong customer service focus, they should perhaps look in the mirror. If you go to Expedia right now, you will see that its site is far more robust than Orbitz, which even Orbitz would admit. You can purchase fares very quickly, with the help of mapping that shows where you are going. You have a good hotel section with ratings. Expedia has spent millions of dollars and a number of years developing that site. Currently, Orbitz does not compare favorably across a broad array of travel products. The cumulative advantage comes from years of being in business, tweaking customer service and technology. TSC: Airlines are not at all concerned with cannibalizing online booking on their own Web sites? Underwood: Airlines' own Web sites are primarily for brand loyal customers with frequent [flyer] miles who are also more profitable to the companies. The Web sites offer these customers specials through different search paths. A general online travel Web site serves a different function: Orbitz is for general distribution for airline companies' inventory and for leisure travelers, and makes the cost format more efficient. TSC: What trends should we watch out for both as investors and customers of these businesses? What investment opportunities do you see in the online travel industry? Underwood: As customers of the online travel reservations companies, two things one should be aware are service and value: In terms of service, when you need to call someone, can you get through? Are the answers to questions you may have on the site? The other is value: For relatively simple transactions such as flying to San Francisco and back, Internet travel is a better proposition than using off-line travel agencies. Rather have someone read the screen to you, you can do your own searches. Also, the capabilities of companies such as Expedia and Travelocity are more robust than those of many conventional travel agents today. When you look at online travel companies as businesses, relationships to suppliers are very important, meaning how the Travelocitys and pricelines of the world relate to the airlines and hotel companies. If Travelocity and Expedia add value in terms of travel distribution as I believe they do, then they should be able to do business quite profitably. If the airlines and hotel companies don't see that, then that indicates that a problem could arise. I would also look for improvement of the percentage of people who visit the site actually buying travel. We have seen steady improvement in this area from day one. Numbers are now up to the mid single digits; about 6% to 7% of those who come to the sites end up booking. I believe a lot of that is because of research people do prior to actual booking. My top pick is a smaller Internet travel company called CheapTickets (CTIX). [Legg Mason has done no investment banking for CheapTickets.] If you want the best value on an airline ticket and call CheapTickets, you would probably get a better deal than you would with Travelocity or Expedia. Because any fare that shows up on Travelocity and Expedia are published fares that others can see, a fare that is only available through a call center is difficult for competitors to match. So airlines are more willing to give good deals to CheapTickets' call centers, which often have even better deals on their own Web site. I like this company also because of capable management and its track record of strong earnings. The company is due to earn 57 cents per share this year; their stock is $15, and they are putting in a new Web site that will have the functionality that Travelocity and Expedia have. They're relatively unknown on the East Coast, but they're about to launch an advertising campaign that I believe will be successful.
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The Philippines at a Glance
Doing Business in the Philippines
Business World
Foreign business people who are used to a rather egalitarian way of doing business may at first be put off by the hierarchies prevalent in Filipino companies. The strong sense of hierarchy in businesses within the Philippines may even show in seating arrangements throughout meetings.
The different working relationships and roles of individual employees often reflect the structure of the Philippine family. The boss plays a paternalistic role and creates a hierarchical management. In this type of business world, a high status, mutual respect and a good reputation are essential when doing business. Thus, age and status demand high levels of respect.
Business Practice
In the Philippines, doing business is a highly personal endeavor. If you plan to close a business deal in the Philippines or are even getting ready to invest, you should bring enough time and patience. A personal introduction through a friend or business associate is essential to establish a relationship with your business partners. Keep in mind that, in the Philippines, a successful business relationship is based on personal contact, human interaction, and trust.
As mentioned before, Filipinos are incredibly status-conscious and the use of formal titles is considered an important way of showing respect to your business partners and colleagues. Unlike in other Asian countries, the exchange of business cards is not overly formalized, albeit still being important. You should, of course, try to present and receive business cards with both hands. Include your title and your position on your business cards to emphasize the influence and status you may have.
Business Etiquette
When you begin to work in the Philippines, there are a few guidelines you should try to follow in order to not alienate your colleagues or business partners. All in all, it takes time to establish a strong business relationship. Try to be patient while you stick to these tips on business etiquette:
- Try to avoid direct or continuous eye contact as staring is considered incredibly rude and confrontational.
- Have easy-going conversations with your Filipino colleagues before and after meetings and try to establish a personal relationship with them. Get ready to be asked a lot of personal questions.
- Both men and women should always dress appropriately and conservatively at work and during meetings. Dressing well and being proud to do so is a vital part of gaining respect in the Philippines.
- Don't be surprised when business negotiations take longer than expected as the pace of doing business is quite slow in the Philippines.
- Make sure not to underestimate the influence of the family unit and the effect it has on doing business.
- Don't raise your voice or interrupt your business partners as it shows a severe lack of respect.


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A lot of legitimate charities solicit over the phone, which may be why investigators say a group operating mostly in western Wisconsin was fraudulently able to raise $10 million claiming it was for charity.
If you've given to a charity before, you're likely to get on the telephone lists used by legitimate -- and not so legitimate -- charities.
Two web sites help you do your homework before giving to charities:
Also, all charities in Wisconsin must register with the state Department of Regulation and Licensing. Verify by calling (608) 266-5511.
The state Bureau of Consumer Protection says when you get that call, you need to gather some information before writing a check.
"A lot of times these types of companies will try to mimic a very well-known, legitimate charity by using a name that's just slightly different," Bob Zaspel of Consumer Protection cautions.
Zaspel says you need to become a detective. "Ask about the organization, ask what their function is, ask how much money from the donation actually goes to the charity itself."
By law, the charities have to answer your questions. If they won't give you answers or won't send you written information in the mail before you give, you don't want to deal with them, Zaspel says.
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Painting ceramic tiles is a cheap and easy way to bring life back into your kitchen or bathroom, in this guide we will show you how to do it with the least amount of fuss.
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Preparing the tiles for painting
The first thing to do (as with most DIY tasks) is the preparation.
First, make sure the surrounding area is protected from any dust or paint.
Next, take a suitable detergent and wash down the tiles to remove all dust and grease. For the grouted areas use a nail brush or similar to get right into the joins.
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Once you have cleaned the tiled area thoroughly, wash it down with some clean water to remove all traces of detergent, and then allow to dry.
Applying the primer
When the area is clean and thoroughly dry you can then apply the tile primer.
Take your synthetic bristle brush and coat the tiled area evenly with the primer, use a smooth vertical action as shown in
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Once you have coated the entire area you will need to leave the primer to dry, normally for several hours, although
always read the manufacturer's instructions
on drying times.
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Once dry, rub down the entire surface with a fine sandpaper, then remove all dust with a lint-free cloth.
Now apply the second coat of primer in the same way, ensuring to give a nice even finish. Again, rub down with some fine sandpaper and clean off with a lint-free cloth.
Applying the gloss
Take your natural bristle brush and apply the gloss in much the same way as you did the primer, although it may give a better finish if you paint the grout first. Using a smooth vertical stroke, as shown in
Fig 1.2
, coat the rest of the area, ensuring to catch any runs in the paint.
Once you have covered the entire area, leave the gloss to dry according to the manufacturer's instructions.
After the paint has dried, continue with the second coat using the same technique as before and leave to dry thoroughly.
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Huncoat woman's amputation to feature on Channel 5 tonight
8:00am Wednesday 24th August 2011 in Huncoat By Nafeesa Shan, Reporter
A WOMAN with a rare condition that has left her with 15-stone legs will appear in a documentary tonight after part of her left leg was amputated.
Mandy Sellars, 36, who has from Proteus syndrome – the same condition that affected 'Elephant Man' Joseph Merrick – was in constant pain following an infection on her left foot.
The documentary, Losing One of My Giant Legs, follows Mandy's recovery after the life changing operation.
Mandy, of Bolton Avenue, Huncoat, developed cellulitis, an ongoing bacterial infection, in 1995 which turned septic last year.
After consultation, surgeons at Liverpool Royal Hospital agreed to amputate her left leg from the knee down to save her life in January 2010.
Mandy, an RSCPA volunteer before her operation, is seen learning to walk with a carbon fibre and metal prosthetic leg.
She now uses a wheelchair while receiving physio to walk with the false limb.
Mandy said: "The documentary follows me after the amputation of my left leg.
"It shows how I'm trying to get my life back to normal and follows my journey.
"My leg has continued to grow width ways since the operation and doctors are doing gene tests to find out more about the condition and I'm waiting for the results.
"Before my leg was amputated it was constantly getting infected and since the operation I feel so much better."
Mandy spent five months in hospital recovering from the operation, as well as waiting for adjustments to her flat to ensure she could be independent again.
She said: "I'm looking forward to the documentary. I want to raise awareness about the condition."
The 45-minute documentary is on at 9pm tonight as part of Channel 5's Extraordinary People season.
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I liked doing my Long Range Forecast earlier. It was a convenient way to present my opinions on what the team was facing for this year. Since I used the idea of a weather forecast, it only makes sense to update the forecast when new data becomes available. I may be doing one of these each week, depending on what kind of feedback I get. Also, just to keep you from having to go back and review, I will let you know what my last prediction was so you can see how consistent (or inconsistent) I am.
Just to review, and so you don't have to go back and read my earlier post, the percentages in my forcast are how likely I think each facet of the team is to be a problem. Since nothing is ever entirely certain, the range limits are 10% to 90%. Also, this does not try to factor in future injuries since that is one of the most unpredictable things in the game.
Quarterback Against Denver: Tony Romo was fine. Jon Kitna was OK. Stephen McGee got off to a shaky start, but came on like gangbusters at the end. The only decision for the coaches to make here is how much time Romo and Kitna need to stay sharp. The rest of the time should be used to let McGee work on his game.
One thing I don't get is people who want to talk about cutting McGee or trading him. I am equally puzzled by those who argue that McGee is far enough along that we can get rid of Kitna. I feel that the easiest call to make is that the Cowboys will carry all three quarterbacks on the 53 man roster. There may be a decision to make about who is number 2, but that is it, and I expect Kitna to keep that slot. I think there was plenty of evidence last year that three quarterbacks need to be carried on the roster. There will be no moves made until this season is over. Then the arguments can start, but for now, they are just a waste of bandwidth.
CHANCE OF QB BEING A PROBLEM: 10% Last week: 10%
Running backs Well, crap. Before the Denver game, I was ready to pitch in for a parting gift for Tashard Choice. I was very confident that Lonyae Miller was ready to step up and seize his opportunity. At least I can take comfort in knowing I wasn't the only one. Now I'm wondering if Miller is another training camp stud whose performance doesn't hold up in real games. Suddenly, all we know is that Felix Jones is the starter. I still believe that DeMarco Murray will make the team, but Choice suddenly looks like the safe bet for that third RB. This does concern me, because I think Jason Garrett was one of the poeple who at least wanted Miller to step up and replace Choice. Phillip Tanner looked good against Denver, but I don't think it was that good. Decisions to make, and I think JG sees some flaws in Choice's play, even if he does wind up the best option. Felix is a good to great starter, but it just got shallow here.
CHANCE OF RB BEING A PROBLEM: 40% Last week: 30%
Tight end/H back/FB I've added the fullback designation here, since I still believe there is a little mixing of the roles in Garrett's offense.
I was a little disappointed that Martellus Bennett did not play, just because I am eager to see if he has made the attitude adjustment that we have been hearing about. However, it gave John Phillips a chance to play, and he seemed to do just fine. And Martin Rucker certainly got a chance to shine on the two point conversion. I'd say the tight end position is still in very good shape.
Chris Gronkowski and Shaun Chapas seem to be treading water in the competion for the blocking back position. Brandon's observation that neither one has the "pop" you want from this position is mildly concerning. There might be a little experimentation with Phillips or Rucker to see if they may be able to fill the lead blocking role, but that is just a speculation on my part.
No change here.
CHANCE OF TE/H BACK BEING A PROBLEM: 20%. Last week: 20%
Wide receiver Going into the game, the top three receivers looked to be Miles Austin, Dez Bryant, and Kevin Ogletree. Now I think we can anticipate Dwayne Harris being the fourth receiver and maybe challenging Ogletree for time on the field if he doesn't have some kind of meltdown. That means that the coaching staff has to figure out a fifth body from a list of nine (!) other candidates. I don't think they will keep Tysson Poots on the strength of his name alone. Joe DeCamillis may get to make this decison. Based on now being four deep, this area looks better.
CHANCE OF WR BEING A PROBLEM: 20% Last week: 30%
Offensive Line Another area where it appears to have gotten better. I haven't seen anything bad about Tyron Smith, and David Arkin seemed to handle things pretty well. The questions left to answer seem to be whether Montrae Holland will start when he gets back, and who the backups will be. I am thinking the offensive line is going to work out pretty well, but it is early. Still, improving the forecast here.
CHANCE OF OL BEING A PROBLEM: 40% Last week: 50%
Defensive Line All reports, as well as my own eyeball test, indicate that the big question to be settled is whether Igor Olshansky should be kept or not. Marcus Spears and Jason Hatcher seem to have two slots nailed down, so I think the coaches have look at Sean Lissemore, Kenyon Coleman, and Clifton Geathers and see if two or maybe all three are better than Igor. Josh Brent seems to be OK backing up Jay Ratliff, although he does need to work on technique and stop getting stood up. Not enough data right now to warrant a change in the percentage.
CHANCE OF DL BEING A PROBLEM: 40% Last week: 40%
Linebackers Victor Butler continues to look good and we can hope he stays consistent. With DeMarcus Ware his usual excellent self and Anthony Spencer doing well, it becomes a matter of picking the best man to fill the fourth position. On the inside, the issue is still the injuries to Keith Brooking and Bruce Carter. I really don't want to see Brooking starting, although he should still be a good backup. This is a little wait and see still.
CHANCE OF LB BEING A PROBLEM: 30% Last week: 30%
Defensive backs Gerald Sensabaugh and Abram Elam had five or six days of practice. Both of the projected startes at cornerback are nursing injuries, although Mike Jenkins should be back soon. Still the biggest area of concern. By a good margin.
CHANCE OF DB BEING A PROBLEM: 70% Last week: 70%
Special teams The new kickoff rule means that the team can go with the best field goal kicker. I just don't see keeping two kickers on the roster, so hopefully one of them will emerge soon. And Dez plans to return punts in the regular season. Feeling better here. Still need to see who Coach D gets to keep.
CHANCE OF ST BEING A PROBLEM: 30% Last week: 40%
Coaching There are some doubters out there about Rob Ryan because of the way Kyle Orton marched the Broncos down the field, but I'm going to go with Kegbearer's dose of perspective. And I was impressed by the relatively low number of penalties in the first preseason game, especially with the recent history the team has had. I have to place credit for that squarely on the coaches' shoulders.
CHANCE OF COACHING BEING A PROBLEM: 30% Last week: 30%
Jerry Jones The issue at guard still nags. Holland just does not inspire huge amounts of confidence. Jerry continues to play things close to his vest, which also is not wildly reassuring. Holding my breath.
CHANCE OF JJ BEING A PROBLEM: 40% Last week: 40%
Looking back at my forecast coming into the game, I don't feel horrible about my first post. I just like using the percentages to express what I see as the strengths and weaknesses of the team. Hope it makes some sense to you.
San Diego looks to be a stiffer challenge than Denver, although so much depends on the approach to the game taken by the coaching staffs. Hopefully, some of the areas of concern will improve after that game.


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There are hundreds of high school players in the state of Florida every year at this time who are mumbling the same question to themselves over and over, "What about me?"
For some, they'll be asking that question eternally, even when they are telling their grandchildren about how they were star high school football players. For whatever reasons, their number wasn't called and, let's face it, not everyone can go on to greatness, and not everyone — OK, most anyone — is really ever as good as they think they are.
But the true test right now for those wondering where they stand begins next Monday when spring football practice for high schools starts across the state.
It's an opportunity for college coaches and scouts to get an up-close-and-personal view of would-be prospects. For many prospects, it's the time to shine. If they don't, well, Division I-AA, II and III also need football players. Walter Payton didn't seem to mind. Nor did Jerry Rice.
There are plenty of Central Florida players who stand to gain significantly from a big spring showing and Sanford Seminole safety/kicker/punter Eric Farkas is one of the best overlooked players you will find.
After receiving an offer from Mississippi last month, the usual scenario would see numerous other D-I schools following suit. But for Farkas, nothing. Not even hometown UCF.
He doesn't show his frustrations, preferring to get spring ball going.
"I'm excited and I can't wait," Farkas said. "I look forward to this every year as soon as football ends, I start counting down the days until spring comes around."
Farkas, who is ranked No. 37 in the Sentinel's 2011 Central Florida Super60, is a 6-foot, 185-pounder who has cover skills to match corners and speed to make up gaps and to break on the ball. He runs a 4.6 40-yard dash. He could even be the best punter/kicker combo in the state. Made 11 field goals last year, longest 48 yards.
The real player in everyone comes out in practices and coaches will be looking to see who performs to their level of expectations in the practice settings, as well as in each team's one spring game.
"I go all out on everything I do from warm-ups to stretching to getting water," Farkas said. "You always have to be on the jog because you never know who's watching you."
Here are a few area players who will benefit most from spring ball:
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CH-UH Welcomes Johnetta Wiley as New Cleveland Heights High School Administrative Principal
July 10, 2012
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The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District has announced that Dr. Johnetta Wiley will begin her new role as Cleveland Heights High School Administrative Principal in July 2012.
"Dr. Wiley is a proven leader with a commitment to academic accountability," Superintendent Doug Heuer said. "She has an impressive track record of inspiring students, collaborating effectively with colleagues, and helping those around her perform at their best. We're thrilled that she's agreed to be a part of the Heights team."
Prior to joining the CH-UH School District, Dr. Wiley served for 10 years as the Principal at South High School within the City of Columbus School District. She also works to develop a new teacher evaluation system as part of the Race to the Top Teacher Evaluation Committee. Additionally, she served as the Assistant Principal at South High School Urban Academy for four years and a science teacher at South High School for 10 years.
Dr. Wiley earned her Doctorate of Education with a focus on Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University in North Miami Beach, Florida; her Principal Certification with a focus in Educational Administration from the University of Dayton; and her Masters of Education from Ashland University.
Dr. Wiley is the recipient of numerous awards: the District Parent Teacher Association in Columbus recognized her as the 2012 Educator of the Year, and the State of Mississippi presented her with a humanitarian award in 2011. Under her leadership, South High School was one of 8 Columbus schools that received the "Bronze" award from US News in 2010.
"Parents and students have been meeting with Dr. Wiley in recent weeks and welcoming her with open arms," Heuer said. "We're thrilled to have her working with our students and Heights High staff."


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Polling Evangelicals: Fix Deficit with Spending Cuts, Tax Increases
On Saturday, the House of Representatives passed a resolution containing deep cuts for education, environment, and health care programs. All told, the resolution cuts $60 billion dollars from this year's budget. The resolution faces an uncertain future, as it must pass the Democrat-controlled Senate, and President Obama vowed to veto the House version of the bill.
For many evangelical activists, the deficit is a top moral concern. But how important is the deficit to everyday evangelicals in the pews?
The Pew Research Center for People and the Press provided Christianity Today with a religious breakdown of questions from its December and February polls on the deficit and government spending. These polls show that while unemployment is a more pressing economic issue for evangelicals, they agree that the federal government should fix the deficit immediately and are willing to raise taxes (coupled with spending cuts) to do so.
When asked if the federal government should spend more money to create jobs or reduce the budget, nearly two-thirds of evangelicals said that the deficit was a more urgent problem (64 percent). Other Americans were more evenly split, with only 46 percent favoring deficit reduction.
This emphasis on the deficit likely reflects a distrust of government spending as a solution to unemployment. In a December survey, Pew found that 39 percent of evangelicals thought the job situation was the nation's most pressing economic problem. Only 22 percent named the deficit. This is similar to the views of other Americans, 45 percent of whom chose jobs and 19 percent chose the deficit.
In that same poll, however, 80 percent of evangelicals said the deficit was an issue that needs to be addressed now rather than waiting until after the economy improved. Other Americans were more willing to wait. Just over two-thirds of other Americans voiced a need to address the deficit immediately (68 percent).
Few Americans said that the deficit can be fixed by simply raising taxes. The vast majority favored some reductions in spending. The real question is whether the government should only cut spending or if it should be coupled with tax increases. A majority of both evangelicals (60 percent) and other Americans (66 percent) say that the federal government needs both tax increases and spending reductions.
Prison Fellowship Ministries founder Chuck Colson is one evangelical leader who finds taxes a necessary solution. Colson told BreakPoint listeners in December that neither Republicans nor Democrats were willing to cut the deficit. He pointed to the deal between President Obama and Republicans that included both an extension of tax cuts and increased spending, a deal he called "madness."
"This country cannot continue this reckless, grossly immoral course of deeper and deeper deficits. We will go bankrupt. And then watch it all break loose in the markets, in the banks, and eventually in the streets," Colson said. "Look, I don't want to pay higher taxes any more than anybody else does. But I would certainly rather pay higher taxes than betray my kids and grandkids."
Evangelicals are more likely to oppose tax increases than are other Americans. One-quarter of evangelicals favor spending reductions and oppose tax increases to pay for the deficit; only 14 percent of other Americans hold this position.
Editor's Note: Pew identifies evangelicals as white, non-Hispanic Protestants who described themselves as "born-again or evangelical." Around 18 percent of Americans are evangelicals by this definition. Evangelicals are compared to all other Americans, including those who are not white.
Maybe if we stopped having so many wars we could afford to take care of our own people. There always seems to be money for more wars and weapons and defense spending at the expense of other needs. How about a tax to pay for our wars...if we ordinary people had to suffer a bit more we might be less eager to keep on having wars.
I cam here to say exactly what Sarah said. We need to cut the military budget and then we would have money to work with. It wouldn't hurt to increase taxes on the wealthiest 2% either.
Last time I looked, I had no say on whether we're in a war or not. We're in wars whether the President is republican or democrat. But let's just add more taxes, we must be to blame somehow. Remind me to call off the war in Serbia tomorrow. And then it's always fun to go after those
top 2% of wage earners. How about we go after you this time? After all, what right do people have to their own hard earned money? How dare people have the desire to spend their own money how they want to. We need others to oversee it. Since 50% of the people pay taxes and the other 50% are on the receiving end, let me guess which side you're on.
The upper 2% should be asked to do their share. No one benefitting from our tax dollars should be earning millions of dollars a year. We should not be giving special tax breaks to the entertainment industry by building stadiums and other venues for them to earn their millions. Tax breaks for companies like Walmart, Home Depot etc. should stop until their owners and executives quit insisting on millions of dollars a year in profits and salaries. Congress should pass laws that limit anybody benefitting from tax dollars to no more than the President of the U.S. makes in his salary. We can no longer afford to let the top 2% in this country to own more than the bottom 98%. STOP CORPORATE WELFARE.
Someone pays for Canadian health care with high taxes. And the government tells you what kind of health care you can have. When you can't get what you want, you just pop over the border to the States to get what you need. I see nothing Christian about it. I see people who either don't take care of themselves or are not allow to by their government. Either way it is neither freedom nor responsibility.


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