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High school teachers are now free to supervise extracurricular activities or not after their union lifted its advisory against such participation Friday.
However, students hoping to get back to after-school activities may not get that chance as many teachers are expected to continue holding out.
The Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) voted Friday to allow its members to participate in extracurricular activities, but many teachers are still angry with the provincial government and its handling of teacher contract negotiations.
The province passed and used Bill-115, which froze teacher and education support worker wages, cut into benefits and took away the unions' negotiation rights. In protest of the bill, teachers cancelled participation in extracurricular activities.
Since the ban has been lifted, 20 per cent of teachers province-wide are expected to resume extracurricular activities immediately.
Locally, that number is unknown. OSSTF – District 20 (Halton) president Brad Fisher said he would not speculate how many teachers will resume extracurriculars.
"I think it very much varies by school," he said.
The OSSTF has lifted the ban after meeting with representatives from the Ministry of Education. It is unknown what agreements have been reached with the Province.
"OSSTF, provincially, feels that there's been sufficient progress for them to go this route," Fisher said.
While the negotiations with the Province are continuing, there is a 60/20/20 split among secondary school teachers about extracurricular activities. Twenty per cent say they will resume extracurriculars immediately, 60 per cent are waiting on the results of the current discussions before they decide and the other 20 per cent say they will never resume extracurriculars.
"As Ken Coran rightly pointed out, there are a lot of angry teachers and a lot of it is not driven by the union. It's driven by the membership," Fisher said.
"There's this feeling that it's somehow the union bosses driving it. It's actually a lot of the members who are angry that their rights were taken away."
The union's position is all teachers can choose to participate in extracurriculars.
"If they're not satisfied with the current state of negotiations, they have every right to choose not to participate in the voluntary service of extracurricular activities until such time that they're happy with the result," Fisher said. "Our position is that they're free to choose."
The Halton District School Board is still working to learn which activities will and will not return to local high schools.
The school board recently announced it will allow volunteers from the community to be the sole supervisors of extracurricular activities. That plan has not changed, but there will be a greater focus on elementary schools now, said associate director Jeff Blackwell.
"Our committee is still going to have that process for schools, particularly with elementary right now," he said.
The school board is currently gathering data on what high schools are or will be running. Blackwell has asked the school principals to inform their superintendents of what is happening in their schools, and this coming Monday, the board's central committee will hear from the superintendents about what programs are running in high schools.
"After I meet with all of the conveners and a couple of the superintendents, we're going to know what's happening, what people are thinking out there," Blackwell said.
Blackwell said school board administration will have a better understanding of what is happening after the Monday meeting and will be able to decide whether volunteers are needed to be the sole supervisors of extracurriculars. He noted that volunteers will be welcome regardless of the outcome.
Blackwell said there may be spring sports starting up and there is a chance for compressed tournaments for the winter sports.
"This week is lots of conversations in schools, lots of planning and organizing of what are we going to get going with," Blackwell said.
"I certainly know from some of the secondary principals I met with, there is a pretty positive tone by many of the teachers who are really glad this is back, really glad they can feel comfortable about making decisions on getting things going."
Blackwell noted there are teachers who are not pleased with the current situation as well.
While OSSTF has lifted its ban on extracurriculars, no such word has come from the elementary teachers union.
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Superdry Mens Wind Trekker
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Superdry Wind Trekker Mens Jacket
Superdry offers a wind trekker that takes care of rogue weather conditions when temperatures drop.
Packed with detail, this jacket has the makings of a true Superdry classic. With a front zip fastening, this wind trekker includes a fixed hood with toggle drawcords and an interior fleece lining. Standout contrast trims immediately catch the eye, whilst dual zipped pockets and a zipped chest section offer storage space for your essentials. Authentic detail is embroidered to the half placket and back yoke, rounded off with signature tabs to the zips and sleeve cuffs.
Whether it's an evening walk or an afternoon at the park with the kids, this Superdry wind trekker jacket is a warm and comfortable option for autumn and beyond. Use it as the top layer for your daily casual assemble.
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- Mens wind trekker jacket by Superdry
- Contrast zip up fastening
- Embroidered logo to half placket
- Toggle drawcord hood with fleece lining
- Contrast trims
- Zip department chest
- Dual front zip pockets
- Embroidered logo to back yoke
- Branded logos to sleeve cuffs
Goodsouls Mens Hooded Ripstop Jacket
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Goodsouls Ripstop Mens Jacket - Black
Secure your seasonal setup with this Ripstop jacket by Goodsouls. The combination of style and functionality means that it's the perfect piece of outerwear to take the edge off the British weather without compromising your look.
In a versatile zip-through fastening with a fleece-lined hood, it's a great layer to bring with you in changeable weather. Multi-pocket detail to the front offers a military-inspired aesthetic that's as suave as it is practical, whilst an adjustable drawcord to the hood allows you to stay protected in heavy conditions. The inside pocket provides a safe space for your essentials and it's finished in a sleek black with leather detailing.
Wear this Goodsouls jacket on trips to town and layer it unzipped over a jumper, jeans and boots to capture a smart-casual street style.
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- Mens jacket by Goodsouls
- Ripstop
- Hooded
- Black
- Fleece lining
- Inside pocket
- Multi-pocket detail
- Adjustable drawcord hood
- Zip-through
Crosshatch Mens Winston Jacket
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Crosshatch Winston Mens Jacket - Black
The final layer in your urban setup, the Winston jacket by Crosshatch is a slick choice for your street-ready style.
With a microfleece lining and a zip through fastening, it's warm, comfortable and totally versatile. The side pockets keep your hands protected, whilst the vertical zip pocket to the chest keeps your essentials secure. The shiny finish is a real head-turner that's treated to a branded boost with white lettering to the rear collar and front pocket. Finished with an adjustable drawcord to the hem and ribbing to the cuffs and collar, it's packed with versatile features for the season.
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Layer it over a Crosshatch T-shirt, jeans and trainers and hit the streets in style.
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- Mens jacket by Crosshatch
- Winston
- Microfleece lining
- Shiny finish
- Zip-through fastening
- Side pockets
- Vertical chest pocket
- Ribbing to cuffs and collar
- Branding to rear collar
- Drawcord hem
Berghaus RG Alpha 3-in-1 Mens Jacket
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Berghaus RG Alpha 3-in-1 Mens Jacket
Be prepared to take on the great outdoors this season with the Berghaus RG Alpha, a waterproof coat that's stylish, high-performing and great value.
The durable AQ2 fabric ensures this three-in-one jacket is the perfect mix of being waterproof, breathable, and lightweight, to make it ideal for the all year-round adventurer. It's packed with detail and includes a roll away hood, two zipped hand pockets and a covered centre zip placket. The Velcro cuff fastening and dual drawcord hem help to perfect the fit.
A superb everyday outdoors jacket, it incorporates an inner fleece with hand warmer pockets. It's finished off the trademark logo to the chest and includes the AQ2 logo at the sleeve.
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- Mens jacket by Berghaus
- RG Alpha 3 in 1
- AQ2 technology
- Waterproof, breathable, lightweight
- Roll away hood
- 2 zipped hand pockets
- Covered centre front zip
- Adjustable cuffs tabs
- Branded tab to chest
- AQ2 logo to sleeve
- Velcro cuff fastening
- Dual drawcord hem
- Inner fleece with pockets
Diesel Laleta Mens Leather Biker Jacket
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Diesel Laleta Biker Mens Leather Jacket
Forward-thinking fashion brand Diesel unveils an absolute classic with the Laleta Biker jacket. Constructed with a tough leather outer, this is an investment piece that delivers iconic style.
With a front zip fastening and a funnel neck with studded flap, it offers a timeless biker silhouette. The all-over shine to the leather provides a contemporary aesthetic, whilst the diamond stitched panels to the shoulders, elbows and back gives a touch of vintage Americana.
Twin zip pockets to the side provide a resting point for your hands, giving you an impressive stance, whilst the zip detail to the cuffs are a style-focussed addition. The studded straps to the waist make this an adaptable piece that you can change up to suit your look.
A symbol of a true maverick, this Diesel leather jacket provides an instant injection of style. Layer it over a printed T-shirt, distressed jeans and boots to capture a vintage biker style with contemporary attitude.
Please note that you may find this garment neat fitting and you may want to order a size up for comfort.
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- Mens biker jacket by Diesel
- Laleta
- Leather
- Front zip fastening
- Funnel neck
- Twin front pockets
- Diamond stitching to shoulders, elbows and back
- Studded hem
- Zip cuffs
Jack & Jones Originals Boom Mens Padded Jacket
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Jack & Jones Originals Boom Mens Padded Jacket - Navy
Combining urban flair with sporting influence, the Boom jacket makes noise in the world of street styling with luxury padding that gets you through the winter.
A fine example of the quality within the Originals collection, this jacket is a statement layer with protective features. The fixed hood comes battles wind and rain, whilst the front zip fastening and elasticated hems make it a versatile option for changeable weather conditions.
Studded pouch pockets to the front are complemented by an inside pocket, and the embroidered logo to the sleeve is a signature finish.
In a deep navy colourway, this Jack & Jones jacket adapts whatever the season. A tee, jeans and trainers capture a modern weekend style.
Useful info:
- Mens padded jacket by Jack & Jones Originals
- Boom
- In navy
- Zip up fastening
- Fixed hood with contrast band
- Dual studded pockets
- Embroidered tab to sleeve
- Elasticated hem and cuffs
- Inside pocket
- Regular fit
Goodsouls Mens Cotton Twill Jacket
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Goodsouls Cotton Twill Mens Jacket
Made from a cotton twill weave, this Goodsouls jacket is durable, hardwearing and provides a stylish additional layer for when the temperature drops.
With a stand out fashion collar, traditional detailing comes in the form of a front button fastening and classic buttoned cuffs. The perfect transitional piece that crosses from season to season, the three front pockets offer a place for your sunglasses as you catch the rays.
A versatile alternative to classic denim, pair this cotton twill jacket with a T-shirt, roll-up chinos and boat shoes for long-lasting memories in the sunshine.
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- Mens jacket by Goodsouls
- Cotton twill
- Lightweight
- Button up fastening
- Fashion collar
- Buttoned cuffs
- 3 front pockets
Please note: Jacket has two buttons and slopping pockets not straight pockets as illustrated.Colour: Navy. 97% cotton, 3% elastane. Dry clean only.
Diesel Mens J-Seddick Biker Jacket
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Diesel J-Seddick Mens Biker Jacket
Luxury fashion brand Diesel builds upon their legacy with the J-Seddick Biker jacket. Seamlessly working it's way into your collection of outerwear, this is an investment piece that displays an iconic style.
With a front zip fastening and a popper button lapel collar, it offers the timeless biker silhouette. The shiny exterior provides a contemporary aesthetic, whilst the buckle at the hem lends a touch of vintage Americana.
Zip pocket detail accompanies the button pouch pockets, whilst the zipped cuffs are a style-focussed addition.
Giving you an instant maverick status, this Diesel jacket gives your look an acceleration of style. Layer it over a printed T-shirt, dark denim jeans and leather boots to capture vintage biker flair with contemporary attitude.
Useful info:
- Mens biker jacket by Diesel
- J-Seddick
- Front zip fastening
- Popper button lapel collar
- Zipped front pockets
- Buttoned pouch pockets
- Buckle to hem
- Zipped cuffs
Superdry Mens Ryan Leather Jacket
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Superdry Ryan Mens Leather Jacket
If you've got the thrill for speed, this Superdry leather jacket is an investment piece that delivers an iconic style.
Made from tough leather, this Superdry jacket evokes the freedom of open road with a front zip fastening and a double collar neck. The all-over shine to the leather provides a contemporary aesthetic; whilst shoulder epaulettes and side cinch tabs supply trademark vintage biker detail.
Twin zip pockets to the side provide a resting point for your hands, whilst the zip detail at the cuffs ensures your motorbike gloves are easy to get on and off. It's finished with a small embroidered tab to the chest that stamps flamboyant authenticity.
The symbol of a maverick, this Superdry leather jacket provides an immediate injection of attitude. Layer it over a check shirt, and wear it with distressed jeans and boots and ride into the sunset with the rest of the biker gang.
Useful info:
- Mens leather jacket by Supedry
- Ryan
- Front zip fastening
- Double collar neck
- Shoulder epaulettes
- 2 stud button chest pockets
- 2 zip pockets
- Adjustable cinch tabs
- Zipped cuffs
- Herringbone lining
Superdry Mens Hooded Arctic Pop Zip Windcheater
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Superdry Hooded Arctic Pop-zip Windcheater – Black/Blue
The windcheater jacket has quickly become an icon in the fashion world, with its winning combination of hardwearing functionality and confident style.
Fleece-lined to provide maximum warmth in the cooler months, the Arctic Pop jacket boasts a multi-zip front so you can wrap up in the cold. An adjustable drawcord to the hem delivers the perfect fit, whilst two concealed zip pockets are ideal for storing your essentials. The attached hood boasts a fleece lining for added warmth when the weather is miserable.
This Superdry jacket is finished neatly with a knitted rib inner collar, in addition to the signature branding to the shoulder, back and tab to the cuff.
If you're looking to layer under this garment or just want a more comfortable fit we recommend you order a size up from your usual.
Useful info:
- Mens windcheater jacket by Superdry
- Arctic Pop
- In black/blue
- Hood with contrast fleece lining
- Contrast multi-zip through front
- Fleece lined
- Knitted rib inner collar
- 2 concealed zip pockets
- Adjustable drawcord to hem
- Embroidered branding to shoulder, back and cuff
Superdry Mens Hooded Arctic Pop Windcheater
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Superdry Hooded Arctic Pop Windcheater Mens Jacket - Black
The windcheater jacket has swiftly become an icon in the world of fashion, with its cool combination of hardwearing function and standout style.
Fleece lined for maximum warmth during the winter months, the Superdry Arctic Pop jacket features a multi-zip front so you can wrap up away from the cold bite. The adjustable cord at the hem offers the perfect fit, whilst two concealed zip pockets are ideal for keeping all your essentials close to hand. The attached hood also features fleece lining for additional warmth, perfect for when you're walking the dogs of a autumnal evening.
This Superdry jacket is completed with a knitted rib inner collar, as well as customary embroidered branding to the shoulder, back and with a tab to the cuff.
Useful info:
- Mens windcheater jacket by Superdry
- Arctic Pop
- In black/red
- Hood with contrast fleece lining
- Contrast multi-zip through front
- Fleece lined
- Knitted rib inner collar
- 2 concealed zip pockets
- Adjustable drawcord to hem
- Embroidered branding to shoulder, back and cuffs
Regatta Rockwall Mens Jacket
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Regatta Rockwell Mens Jacket
High quality outdoor brand Regatta presents the Rockwell jacket – a waterproof top layer for active people.
In a front zip fastening, with a raised collar, it works to keep you protected from the elements. The concealed hood gives you an additional option in wet weather, whilst studded cuffs and the adjustable drawcord to the hem and hood keep the wind out.
The mesh and taffeta lining offer both warmth and breathability, and the twin chest and pouch pockets give you multiple storage options. An additional inside zip pocket keeps your wallet protected, and detail is given with a dog whistle clip to the chest and a small branded tab to the side.
Tackle the great outdoors head on with the Rockwell jacket by Regatta, an essential for the British weather.
Useful info:
- Mens jacket by Regatta
- Rockwell
- Waterproof
- Mesh and taffeta lining
- Zip inside pocket
- Concealed hood
- Adjustable drawcord to hem and hood
- Twin pouch pockets
- Twin chest pockets
- Ring detail to chest pocket
- Small tab to side
- Studded cuffs


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The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals reports eight new cases of West Nile virus, four of them dangerous infections of the brain or spinal cord. That brings the year's total so far to 21 cases, 10 of them neuroinvasive cases, which can cause brain damage, paralysis or death. A news release Friday said the new neuroinvasive cases were reported in Caldwell, Lafayette, Ouachita and Rapides parishes. Lafayette Parish also reported two cases of flu-like West Nile fever, with one each in Ouachita and Calcasieu. This year's neuroinvasive cases include five in Ouachita Parish, two in Caldwell Parish and one each in Calcasieu, Lafayette and Rapides parishes. People get the virus from mosquito bites. Dr. Raoult Ratard, the state epidemiologist, recommends taking precautions against mosquitoes.(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
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text: Kevin, Your problem is the X-applications and the selection they use for cut and paste: CLIPBOARD, PRIMARY, or CUT_BUFFER0. This can be a problem on Solaris itself if you mix and match older x utilities with newer CDE utilities. Example, "xterm" (AND Xvnc) use CUT_BUFFER0, while "dtterm" uses PRIMARY. I often use xclipboard or xcutsel to facilitate copying between applications as well as between windows and Xvnc. Xvnc rules of thumb using xcutsel: ================================== NO copy from Windows to Xvnc --> "copy 0 to PRIMARY" No copy from Xvnc to Windows --> "copy PRIMARY to 0" Regards, Glenn Lovitz > -----Original Message----- > From: firstname.lastname@example.com [mailto:email@example.com]On > Behalf Of Kevin Minney > Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 10:51 AM > To: email@example.com > Subject: RE: 3.3.5: Solaris7&8, cut/paste buffers not working > > > Can someone please help me with this cut/paste buffer > problem? Is it something unique to my setup, has anyone seen > this problem before? > > thanks, > > Kevin > > -----Original Message----- > From: Kevin Minney > Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 2:29 PM > To: firstname.lastname@example.com > Subject: 3.3.5: Solaris7&8, cut/paste buffers not working > > > Hi, > > first of all, many thanks to all of you that helped debug my > first problem, > that of needing to use 8bit mode to get the server to start. > > > Now I have the server running it is working as well as the > old 3.3.2r2 version > and I am back to trying to sort out the problem of the > cut/paste buffers not > working. This problem is nothing new, up till now I have had > to use Autocutsel > to facilitate the cut/paste buffers but this doesn't work > reliably (although > it is much better than not having it at all). > > My problems with cut/paste started when I had to modify my > xstartup file to > get vncserver to run correctly on Solaris7 platform. My > xstartup file has the > 'dtwm &' line commented out, instead I use '/usr/dt/bin/Xsession &'. > > I made this change some time ago when I migrated my server > onto a solaris7 > machine. With this setting my CDE windows look reasonable, > all the buttons > work, the colors look ok. The downside to using this sort of > configuration is > that the native cut/paste support in VNC no longer works (or > at least not for > me). > > Are there any users out there using a similar setup (i.e. > '/usr/dt/bin/Xsession &' in their xstartup) that have got the > cut/paste > buffers to work without the need to have autocutsel running in the > background? > > thanks in advance, > > Kevin > _______________________________________________ > VNC-List mailing list > firstname.lastname@example.com > http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list > _______________________________________________ > VNC-List mailing list > email@example.com > http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list


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To celebrate last week's release of her Greatest Hits album (18 years in the making!) and her forthcoming tour, Jewel stopped by The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Tuesday (February 12) for a sassy version of "Foolish Games." And though she was sans Kelly Clarkson, Jewel sounded great and looked stunning. Basically, it's like she stepped right out of 1997 and onto the Tonight Show stage. Watch it up top.
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In theory, insurance is a great concept; pay a monthly stipend to keep the value of your belongings. Then if something happens to them, the insurance company steps in and gives you the money to buy new ones. This is a staple of American life whether you agree with it or not. But the current way of doing insurance is becoming less efficient and more costly to all of us. The population of the United States continues to rise with more and more people living in areas that are prone to natural disasters like floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, etc… Hopefully, I'm not too bold with this statement, but the U.S. is about one unexpected disaster away from insurance collapse. Whether its climate change that does us in or something that would be classified as a 1 million year event, we as an industrialized nation haven't seen everything that Mother Nature can throw at us. For example, a large tsunami along the Pacific or Atlantic coasts (like the one in Japan or in the Indian Ocean), a major earthquake along the Madrid fault line near Memphis and St. Louis (I'm not forgetting about California but this area of the country is exceedingly unprepared), an eruption of Mount Rainier (yea, it's not extinct, just dormant and is overdue for an eruption)… all of these could happen at any given time and could cripple the U.S. economy along with the insurance companies. I realize I sound like an alarmist, but some things about how we deal with and recover from these types of disasters really has to change. A good article describing the problems with our current system was written by Time magazine:
(The photograph above is a truck is stuck outside the flooded Battery Tunnel in New York City in the wake of Hurricane Sandy courtesy of Scott Eells/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
"Hurricane Sandy cost the U.S. some $70 billion in direct damages and lost economic output. This is, obviously, a lot of money — Sandy was the second most expensive hurricane in U.S. history after a small tropical storm called Katrina. Much of that cost was borne by the government — local, state and federal — and some of it was absorbed by those of us who lived in the storm's path. But about $20 billion to $25 billion of the damage from the storm was eventually covered by the insurance industry. Much of that bill in turn was covered by the big reinsurers, the companies that take on insurance policies from primary insurance companies looking to spread out their risk. And if you were an insurance company affected by Sandy, you better hope you had a reinsurer behind you.
One of the biggest of the reinsurers is Swiss Re, and yesterday I had a chance to talk with the CEO of Swiss Re Americas, J. Eric Smith. Smith was in New York City to speak at an event for the Climate Group, an international nonprofit that works with companies, cities and states on sustainability. The event was held at the NASDAQ headquarters in Times Square, where the temperature threatened to push past 100°F. Global warming was on everyone's mind, even though the air-conditioning inside was on full and shades blocked out the droning city sun. "What keeps us up at night is climate change," Smith said. "We see the long-term effect of climate change on society, and it really frightens us."
(Damage from the 2013 Moore, Oklahoma tornado courtesy of the Huffingon Post)
Heat waves alone, though unpleasant, aren't foremost on Smith's mind. Instead it's the more direct risk — to insurers and the public — of bigger and badder storms, compounded by rising seas. Even putting the effect of climate change on storms aside — though recent research suggests that warming could indeed intensify tropical storms — more people and more property are moving into flood-prone areas. As of 2003, 153 million Americans lived in coastal counties — an increase of 33 million since 1980— and 3.7 million lived within a few feet of high tide. The cost of the storms and the damage and destruction that follows will grow, unless we can create a much more resilient society.
Usually that's taken to mean building a tougher electrical grid, or improving weather forecasting to more precisely track brewing storms. But as Smith made clear yesterday, it will also mean changing how we insure those who live in high-risk, flood-prone areas. Since 1968, the federal government has taken the responsibility of insuring those communities that are most at risk from flooding. More than 5.5 million homes are protected via the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), and a little less than 20% of those homes — usually those who live in the most dangerous areas — receive flood insurance at heavily subsidized rates. The result is a perverse incentive for homeowners to continue to live in areas that are likely to be hit by storms and floods, knowing that the cost of rebuilding will be effectively socialized by the rest of us. At a time when we should be seriously thinking about retreating from the most high-risk coastal areas, government policy inadvertently supports living on top of the sea.
(Galveston, Texas after Hurricane Ike came ashore courtesy of tufts.com)
Smith thinks that needs to change. "The program that exists today is not fundamentally sound," he said. The NFIP is expected to go $25 billion to $30 billion in debt after it fulfills claims from Sandy, and both climate change and population growth will put further pressure on the program. A report released last month by the Federal Emergency Management Agency found that by the end of the century, NFIP could have to insure 80% more properties than it does today, and the average loss on each property could rise by as much as 90%. Keeping up a system that provides subsidized flood insurance for those who live in the riskiest areas is barely doable now — if those risks increase thanks to sea-level rise, it will be impossible. "To keep risks manageable and therefore insurable, all of us need to get serious about broad-scale financial solutions to this crisis," said Smith.
Change is likely on the way. In 2012, before Sandy hit, Congress passed the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act. That law will require those households receiving subsidized flood insurance via NFIP to pay large premium increases of about 25% per year over the next five years. It also directs FEMA to draw up new flood maps and phase in increases for homes in newly designated higher-risk flood zones over the next four years. That will be painful for many — and indeed, a major battle is brewing in Congress over the implementation of the law, with Senator Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, a state that gets more from NFIP than any other, revealing that her 2014 Homeland Security spending bill will include a policy rider that delays the increases in flood-insurance premiums for a year. But protecting those in the highest-risk flood areas will raise the rates on those who live in comparatively safer territory — which isn't fair — and will continue essentially promoting development on the very coastal areas that will become increasingly vulnerable as the climate warms and the sea rises.
"The current setup is unstable," said Smith. The change "will help homeowners understand the true risk that national disaster poses to homes and possessions." We can't afford not to listen to the insurers."
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Charlottesville High School quarterback Rashard Davis was named "The Falcon Club Player of the Week," September 19, 2012.
Davis had a huge game in the Black Knights dominating 47-28 win over Culpeper September 14th, 2012. Davis accounted for 6 touchdowns - four were scored on rushing plays while 2 were passes. He rushed for almost 200 yards on 9 carries, And completed 5 of 8 passes for 122 yards leading Charlottesville to its first win of the season.
Rashard Davis said, "We saw on high school preps that Culpeper had a little grudge. They said they'd be coming at me all night and they were going to shut me down - so I had to prove myself. I was just doing what I can do. Just following my blockers and my players lead me to the holes."


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GAO-09-434: Published: Mar 4, 2009. Publicly Released: Mar 4, 2009.
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The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) overarching mission is to protect human health and the environment by implementing and enforcing environmental laws intended to improve the quality of the nation's air and water and to protect its land. EPA's policies and programs affect virtually all segments of the economy, society, and government. As such, it operates in a highly complex and controversial regulatory arena. In recent years, GAO has identified several key challenges EPA faces and corrective actions that would enable the agency to more effectively accomplish its mission. GAO was asked to identify challenges at EPA that hinder its ability to implement its programs effectively, based on prior GAO work. These challenges include (1) improving agencywide management, (2) transforming EPA's processes for assessing and controlling toxic chemicals, (3) improving implementation of the Clean Air Act, (4) reducing pollution in the nation's waters, (5) speeding the pace of cleanup at Superfund and other hazardous waste sites, and (6) addressing emerging climate change issues.
EPA faces the following challenges that hinder its ability to implement its programs effectively: (1) improving agencywide management, (2) transforming EPA's processes for assessing and controlling toxic chemicals, (3) improving implementation of the Clean Air Act, (4) reducing pollution in the nation's waters, (5) speeding the pace of cleanup at Superfund and other hazardous waste sites, and (6) addressing emerging climate change issues. EPA has launched various initiatives to address crosscutting general management issues, including environmental enforcement and compliance, human capital management, and the development and use of environmental information. However, these initiatives have generally fallen considerably short of their intended results. EPA has failed to develop sufficient chemical assessment information to limit public exposure to many chemicals that may pose substantial health risks. In January 2009, GAO added a new issue--the need to transform EPA's process for assessing and controlling toxic chemicals--to its list of high-risk areas warranting increased attention by Congress and the executive branch. EPA faces many important challenges related to implementation of the Clean Air Act, including those highlighted by GAO regarding its coordination with other federal agencies, analyses of health impacts from air pollution, and delays in regulating mercury and other air toxics. EPA also faces challenges relating to numerous regulatory proposals that have been overturned or remanded by the courts. EPA partners with federal, state, and local agencies and others to reduce pollution in the nation's waters. Among the most daunting water pollution control problems, the nation's water utilities face billions of dollars in upgrades to aging and deteriorating infrastructures that left unaddressed can affect the quality of our water. EPA will receive $6 billion in additional water infrastructure funding from the recently passed stimulus bill. Congress passed the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, better known as Superfund, in 1980, giving the federal government the authority to ensure the cleanup of hazardous waste sites both on private and public lands. Nonetheless, several key management problems have not been resolved since that time. For example, citing competing priorities and lack of funds, EPA has not implemented a 1980 statutory mandate under Superfund to require businesses handling hazardous substances to provide financial assurances to pay for potential environmental cleanups. In GAO's view, the federal government's approach to climate change has been ad hoc and is not well coordinated across government agencies. For example, the federal government lacks a comprehensive approach for targeting federal research dollars toward the development and deployment of low-carbon technologies.
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Environmental Regulation:EPA Should Improve Adherence to Guidance for Selected Elements of Regulatory Impact AnalysesGAO-14-519: Published: Jul 18, 2014. Publicly Released: Aug 11, 2014.
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Drinking Water:EPA Program to Protect Underground Sources from Injection of Fluids Associated with Oil and Gas Production Needs ImprovementGAO-14-555: Published: Jun 27, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 28, 2014.
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Coastal Zone Management:Opportunities Exist for NOAA to Enhance Its Use of Performance InformationGAO-14-592: Published: Jul 16, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 16, 2014.
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Helium Program:BLM's Implementation of the Helium Stewardship Act of 2013GAO-14-751T: Published: Jul 15, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 15, 2014.
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NOAA Aircraft:Aging Fleet and Future Challenges Underscore the Need for a Capital Asset PlanGAO-14-566: Published: Jul 9, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 9, 2014.
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Climate Change Adaptation:DOD Can Improve Infrastructure Planning and Processes to Better Account for Potential ImpactsGAO-14-446: Published: May 30, 2014. Publicly Released: Jun 30, 2014.
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Pesticide Safety:Improvements Needed in EPA's Good Laboratory Practices Inspection ProgramGAO-14-289: Published: May 15, 2014. Publicly Released: Jun 16, 2014.
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Freshwater:Supply Concerns Continue, and Uncertainties Complicate PlanningGAO-14-430: Published: May 20, 2014. Publicly Released: May 22, 2014.
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Chemical Safety:Actions Needed to Improve Federal Oversight of Facilities with Ammonium NitrateGAO-14-274: Published: May 19, 2014. Publicly Released: May 21, 2014.
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Arctic Issues:Better Direction and Management of Voluntary Recommendations Could Enhance U.S. Arctic Council ParticipationGAO-14-435: Published: May 16, 2014. Publicly Released: May 19, 2014.
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GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn.-- It's one of Hollywood's brightest nights and one of the most "spirited" awards shows around. The 70th annual Golden Globe Awards will be handed out on Sunday, January 13.
This morning, the "Today" show's Natalie Morales and Fandango's Dave Karger joined us live from New York with their take on who will come away from the night as the biggest winners and losers.
The night kicks off with a live red carpet special starting at 6 p.m., followed by the awards ceremony hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler at 7 p.m., right here on KARE 11.
And be sure to tune into KARE 11 Sunrise and the "Today" show on Monday morning for a wrap-up of the awards.
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Fans might be surprised to learn that the ongoing NBA labor negotiations have covered topics other than "how do we split up all this money?" Like the potential expansion of the NBA draft. As first reported by Chris Sheridan of SheridanHoops.com, the owners want to add a third round. The union has countered with a number of proposals that would give additional picks at the top of the draft to the teams with the worst records.
Why expand? Theoretically, more draft picks would mean more players with rookie contracts - and rookie deals tend to be some of the least-expensive for teams.
On the other hand, you could argue that even the second round of the existing draft isn't particularly relevant. Early second-round picks tend to be used on high-upside players with major question marks and "project" big men with size but without much skill. Savvy teams use second-rounders to lock up the draft rights of foreign players with potential, with the intention of leaving them overseas to develop.
By the bottom of the second, teams have to dig even deeper for prospects. That's not always a good thing. In the 2011 draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired the 57th overall pick with the intention of selecting Targuy Ngombo - a native of the Congo that had been playing professionally in Qatar. Unfortunately, the organization didn't learn until afterwards that he's actually 27 and was ineligible to be drafted in the first place.
Of course, there are exceptions. Carlos Boozer, Monta Ellis, Gilbert Arenas and Michael Redd were all second-round picks, and the Spurs nabbed Manu Ginobili - a key member of three NBA champions - with the 57th overall pick in 1999.
But it's fairly rare for a player to slip through the first two rounds of the draft and even reach the NBA. Joel Anthony of the Heat, Timofey Mozgov of the Nuggets and Gary Neal of the Spurs are recent examples. Longtime Detroit Pistons big man Ben Wallace - a four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year - is probably the best undrafted player in league history.
A Third Round and the D-League
The possibility of an expanded draft could also be a reason for what seems to be a greater emphasis on the D-League. Several NBA teams, including the Knicks, Nets, Cavaliers and Warriors, have taken control of the basketball operations of their D-League affiliates in recent months or bought teams outright.
That could be further evidence that the NBA's roster rules - as they relate to use of the D-League - will be relaxed in the next collective bargaining agreement. As Ridiculous Upside's Scott Schroeder points out, some teams - most notably the Oklahoma City Thunder - have had success sending draft picks to their D-League affiliates for seasoning. But many other teams have preferred to stash players overseas while retaining their draft rights.
A liberalization of NBA roster rules, combined with an expansion of the draft, could make the D-League a more important player development pipeline. Currently, NBA rosters are capped at 15 players, with 12 active on any given night. What if the max was expanded to 18 or 20, and teams given more freedom to call players up or send them down? That would give NBA franchises a better option for developing players and additional flexibility to deal with injuries. And give the NBPA some new members.
NBA Draft History
The last NBA draft to go three rounds was held in 1988. Anthony Mason - an NBA all-star and Sixth Man Award winner - was the most notable player selected in that third round, by Portland with the 53rd overall pick. Of course, 53rd overall would be a late second-rounder today; in '88, the NBA had just 24 teams.
Also worth noting: Mason never played for the Blazers. He played in Turkey and Venezuela and multiple lower-level leagues in the United States before reaching the NBA with the New Jersey Nets. And he spent two seasons as a journeyman before emerging as a key player for Pat Riley's Knicks.
The 1986 and 1987 drafts went seven rounds, and prior to that there were as many as ten.


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US, Ukraine urge Putin to pull back his troops as Russia tightens its grip on Crimea
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) -- Warning that it was "on the brink of disaster," Ukraine put its military on high alert Sunday and appealed for international help to avoid what it feared was the possibility of a wider invasion by Russia.
Outrage over Russia's military moves mounted in world capitals, with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry calling on President Vladimir Putin to pull back from "an incredible act of aggression."
A day after Russia captured the Crimean Peninsula without firing a shot, fears grew in the Ukrainian capital and beyond that Russia might seek to expand its control by seizing other parts of eastern Ukraine. Senior Obama administration officials said the U.S. now believes that Russia has complete operational control of Crimea, a pro-Russian area of the country, and has more than 6,000 troops in the region.
Faced with the Russian threat, Ukraine's new government moved to consolidate its authority, naming new regional governors in the pro-Russia east, enlisting the support of the country's wealthy businessmen and dismissing the head of the country's navy after he declared allegiance to the pro-Russian government in Crimea.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk said there was no reason for Russia to invade Ukraine and warned that "we are on the brink of disaster."
Lupita Nyong'o, Jared Leto win first Oscars, 'Gravity' cleaning up in technical categories
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- First-time winners Lupita Nyong'o and Jared Leto took supporting acting honors, while the 3-D spectacle "Gravity" amassed a force of technical awards in an Oscar ceremony punctuated by politics, pizza and photo-bombing.
Wearing Nairobi blue, the 31-year-old Nyong'o, breakout star of the historical drama "12 Years a Slave," accepted the award for best supporting actress. In her feature film debut, Nyong'o made an indelible impression as the tortured slave Patsy.
"It doesn't escape me for one moment that so much joy in my life is thanks to so much pain in someone else's, and so I want to salute the spirit of Patsy for her guidance," said Nyong'o. She also thanked director Steve McQueen: "I'm certain that the dead are standing about you and they are watching and they are grateful, and so am I."
Two hours into the Dolby Theatre ceremony, hosted nimbly by Ellen DeGeneres, Alfonso Cuaron's box-office hit and visual marvel had accrued five Oscars, winning for cinematography, editing, visual effects, sound mixing and sound editing. If the Mexican Cuaron wins best director, as he's expected to, he'll be the first Latino filmmaker to take the category.
As expected, Leto won for his acclaimed, gaunt performance as a theatrical transgender suffering from AIDS in the Texas drama. He thanked his mother, his date on the night.
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Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk put Ukraine's military on alert and appealed for international help after Russia tightened its grip on the Crimean peninsula.
SHOW BITS: Stars pay tribute to those who inspired
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Show Bits brings you the 86th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles through the eyes of Associated Press journalists. Follow them on Twitter where available with the handles listed after each item.
Bill Murray used his Oscar presenter's role to offer a tribute to the late comedy visionary Harold Ramis.
Murray, who was presenting an award for best cinematography with Amy Adams, said after the nominees' names were read, "Oh, we forgot one, Harold Ramis for 'Caddyshack,' 'Ghostbusters' and 'Groundhog Day.'"
Crisis in Ukraine could be game-changer for US national security policy in dealing with Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Western powers on Sunday prepared a tough response to Russia's military advance into Ukraine and warned that Moscow could face economic penalties, diplomatic isolation and bolstered allied defenses in Europe unless it retreats.
The crisis may prove to be a game-changer for President Barack Obama's national security policy, forcing him to give up his foreign policy shift to Asia and to maintain U.S. troop levels in Europe to limit Russia's reach.
The ill will and mistrust also could spill over on two other global security fronts -- Syria and Iran -- where Russia has been a necessary partner with the West.
Russian President Vladimir Putin gave no indication that he would heed the West's warnings. Hundreds of armed men surrounded a Ukrainian military base in Crimea, a pro-Russian area. In Kiev, Ukraine's capital, Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk alerted allies that "we are on the brink of disaster."
Senior Obama administration officials said they believe Russia now has complete operational control over Crimea and has more than 6,000 forces in the region. The U.S. was also watching for ethnic skirmishes in other areas of eastern Ukraine, though the officials said they had not yet seen Russian military moves elsewhere. The officials were not authorized to publicly discuss the situation and spoke on condition of anonymity.
At Ukrainian base, standoff with pro-Russian soldiers turns into circus
PEREVALNE, Ukraine (AP) -- Just inside the main gate to the military base, four young Ukrainian soldiers stood in the middle of the road, as if somehow they alone could stop what was on the other side.
They were hardly an intimidating group. They were young and unarmed and didn't look like they had ever been anywhere near combat. One, the soldier whose eyes kept blinking nervously, didn't look old enough to shave.
Outside the gate, though, things were different. There were a half-dozen soldiers in unmarked green uniforms, all wearing helmets and body armor, and all carrying automatic weapons.
Every 50 feet (15 meters) or so, were was another pair of the soldiers, all from the military force that Russian President Vladimir Putin had used to take control of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula in recent days. Those soldiers, taciturn and well-disciplined, ringed the base from every side.
The soldiers outside had arrived Sunday morning in transport trucks with Russian license plates, escorted by at least one armored car with a machine gun on top.
Separatists blamed for knife attack in China that leaves 33 dead, as residents express dismay
KUNMING, China (AP) -- Authorities on Sunday blamed a slashing rampage that killed 29 people and wounded 143 at a train station in southern China on separatists from the country's far west, while local residents said government crackdowns had taken their toll on the alleged culprits.
Police fatally shot four of the assailants -- putting the overall death toll at 33 -- and captured another after the attack late Saturday in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, the official Xinhua News Agency said. But authorities were searching for at least five more of the black-clad attackers.
State broadcaster CCTV said two of the assailants were women, including one of the slain and the one detained.
"All-out efforts should be made to treat the injured people, severely punish terrorists according to the law, and prevent the occurrence of similar cases," said China's top police official, Politburo member Meng Jianzhu, who arrived in Kunming early Sunday, an indication of how seriously authorities viewed the attack.
The attackers' identities have not been confirmed, but evidence at the scene showed that it was "a terrorist attack carried out by Xinjiang separatist forces," Xinhua said. The far western region of Xinjiang is home to a simmering rebellion against Chinese rule by some members of the Muslim Uighur (pronounced WEE'-gur) population, and the government has responded there with heavy-handed security.
Hero or deserter? Will Sgt. Beau Bergdahl be left behind as US withdraws from Afghanistan?
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The case of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, held by the Taliban since 2009, has arisen again as the U.S. and other countries engage in diplomatic efforts to free him.
But if he is released, will America's only prisoner of the Afghan war be viewed as a hero or a deserter?
While tattered yellow ribbons still adorn utility poles in his native Hailey, Idaho, others are expressing conflicting thoughts about Bergdahl's plight as the war winds down, with President Barack Obama threatening to withdraw all U.S. troops by year's end unless the Afghan government signs a crucial security agreement.
They are convinced that on June 30, 2009, just a few months after he arrived in Afghanistan, Bergdahl willingly walked away from his unit, which was deployed in Paktika province in eastern Afghanistan, adjacent to the border with Pakistan. While they do want Bergdahl home, they think he should have to answer allegations that he deserted his unit.
Bergdahl was last seen in a video the Taliban released in December.
Wide range of wintry conditions moves into Midwest, East, South with latest storm system
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Tourists flocked to the monuments in the nation's capital Sunday to enjoy 50-degree temperatures before yet another winter storm was expected to dump up to a foot of snow on parts of the East Coast.
In the latest blast of a harsh winter, forecasters said a layer of ice and as much as 10 inches of snow was possible by the end of Monday in Washington and the Mid-Atlantic region, while up to 8 inches of snow was predicted across parts of southern Pennsylvania. Nearly a foot of snow was expected in parts of New Jersey.
"I'm over it," said Yasmon Hanks, 24, of Hampton, Va., echoing thoughts of many who've been cooped up inside this winter. Hanks visited the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National Mall with her husband, Lynwood, and two young children. She was happy to be able to get outside, she said, because "I thought it was going to be way worse."
Elsewhere on the Mall, joggers were out in shorts and T-shirts, families flew kites and tour guides led groups around landmarks such as the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial. Cherry blossom trees were growing new buds for the spring.
But oh how so much can change in a matter of hours. More snow and ice, perhaps as much as 2 inches falling every hour, were on the way ahead of Monday's morning commute. By late Sunday afternoon, rain was moved into the Washington area, temperatures dropped and the city had declared a snow emergency beginning early Monday.
Fashion It girl Lupita Nyong'o flows over Oscars red carpet in ice-blue goddess gown
NEW YORK (AP) -- Amy Adams wore a strapless, dark blue Gucci couture gown and Hollywood's "it" fashion darling of the year, Lupita Nyong'o, showed up for the Oscars in a goddess look of ice-blue silk Sunday night.
Nyong'o, atop the awards season's best-dressed lists as she made the rounds for "12 Years a Slave," pulled off deep plunges front and back -- and pleats top and bottom from Prada. Unafraid on red carpets, the look was full rather than form-fitting and accompanied by one of her favorite dressy headbands.
"It's a color that just lets her skin shine," said Hal Rubenstein, editor at large of InStyle magazine. "There was some faint beading up the bottom and she compared it to Champagne bubbles."
Nyong'o's fellow fashionista Jennifer Lawrence was the girl on fire in a bright orange-red strapless from Dior, while Cate Blanchett went for a heavily embellished Armani gown in a light tan, paired with huge opal drop earrings by Chopard. By embellished gown we mean jeweled from top to bottom, a look she said was "heavy, but I love it!"
Sandra Bullock wowed in a strapless, deep blue Alexander McQueen gown that showed off draping below the waist and included a short train. The evening belonged to solid colors and classic rather than edgy looks, Rubenstein said.


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"8″ beta shows evidence of using "the ribbon" more widely. That should not go well with the folks using XP who think they love that other OS. According to some sources, as many as 54% of PCs still run XP. Others show as few as 42% run XP. Either way that is hundreds of millions of PCs and their users will have something to bitch about or make an adjustment to how they use their PC. On the other hand many millions love Android/Linux already and might like to see that interface on their PCs.
This shows that the world of that other OS is becoming more like GNU/Linux and FLOSS in that suppliers sometimes produce a product that users don't love like doing away with desktops, icons or whatever in the interests of "efficiency". Re-learning a UI for the sake of change is not efficient for users and there are many thousands of users for every developer. That's a lot of inefficiency. It does provoke making real choices by customers and that's good. The monopoly continues to weaken.
Here's hoping the users of XP grow out of love with that other OS which is changing on them forever. It was obsolete when introduced. "Vista", "7″ and "8″ may be technically superior in some ways but are not loved. Otherwise "7″ would outnumber XP by now and that isn't happening. Using W3School's numbers, at its peak, Vista was at 18.6% share. At that time XP was at 63% and "7″ was at 4.4%. Since then "7″ has grown to 34.1%, +29.3% but XP has only fallen 63.3 – 42.9 = 20.4% share. Major share of "7″ machines have been new purchases and replacements of the hated Vista. Growth of "7″ is going to throttle when Vista is gone later this year. Decay of XP's share is much slower.
With the continuing grasp of XP, the late entry into ARM, and the imminent death of Vista, that other OS is in for a rapid shift in share. While all this is happening ARM + Linux is moving into the long-term domain of that other OS, the personal computer. 2011 sees huge growth in thin clients, portables and soon desktops. The growth of Linux this year will dwarf the growth of the preceding decade and no corner of IT will escape it. While that other OS stares at weakening uptake, Linux is exploding on smart phones, tablets, and all manner of new IT.
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John Bilderback
I love the new ribbon, it's such an intelligent use of screen real estate. Also, thanks for the link to the new login screen. So artsy! Mac types are going to be jealous.
Mats Hagglund
If we check the Windows OS-versions marketshare we don't see much difference between Vista and XP. I checked the numbers of Wikipedia.
Here are April 2009:
Windows XP – 62,56%
Windows Vista – 23,96%
Windows 2000 – 1,36%
Windows 2003 – 0,69%
Windows 7 – 0,28%
And here Feb 2011:
Windows XP – 39,66%
Windows Vista – 15,37%
Windows 2000 – 0,34%
Windows 2003 -0,47%
Windows 7 – 25,90%
As we see XP lost -22,90%-unit and Vista 8,59%-unit. Relatively XP lost 36,6% (22,9/62,56×100) and Vista 35,8%(8,59/23,96×100). Actually Vista lost little bit less than Xp but not much. And Wikipedia is too much focused to North America/english speaking countries and reality might be that there are more XP users and less Windows 7 users than those Wikipedia statistics are telling.
I agree that Microsoft hoped XP-users moving to "7″. Not Vista-users much. Windows 7 has eaten both XP and Vista. XP coz those computers are too old, Vista coz it's a lousy OS even in Microsoft standard.
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Thanks for standing up for men's health and being part of another amazing Movember. You've helped make the Canadian Hockey League Network one of the top fundraising networks in Canada. When it's all said and done, about 663 CHL Mo Bros and Mo Sistas from across Canada will have raised over $150,000. Having you all on board and talking about men's health and working together to break down stigmas is key. Thank you for being on this journey with us. Challenges close on December 9th at 5pm. If you have any more donations that you need to get in, try and do it before then.
Amazing job this Movember. Together we are changing the face of men's health.
Mo love!


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NFL coaches hold conference calls with media members for the opposing team ahead of each game. The calls are intended to help reporters provide thorough coverage of each game. With the Steelers playing the Jaguars Sunday, Jacksonville reporters had an opportunity to interview Steelers coach Mike Tomlin Wednesday. Tomlin ended the conference call early because he was annoyed with questions regarding an issue he felt was irrelevant.
Tomlin was asked about the 2008 playoff game the Steelers lost to the Jaguars 31-29. He was asked if he had any memories from the game and said he really didn't. One reporter asked him two follow-up questions, wondering if Tomlin had sent tape to the league regarding a questionable call by the referees. The Steelers coach wasn't interested in revisiting the past. Tania Ganguli of The Florida Times-Union describes what ensued.


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Arthur Perkins (Shihan), 4th Degree Black Belt and instructor at "Clarksville's First Martial Arts Academy" Baize Traditional & Mixed Martial Arts School was recently accepted as a member of the prestigious International Circle of Masters, a martial arts association comprised of some of the most prominent Masters and Grandmasters in the martial arts community.
"When I received notification that I was accepted into the International Circle of Masters I was overwhelmed and honored. Being accepted into an organization of this caliber serves as validation of the more than 25 years of blood, sweat and tears I've invested in the study of the discipline of the martial arts," said Perkins.
The International Circle of Masters is an organization of Master and Grandmaster level instructors dedicated to the cooperative and continued study of self-mastery through the vehicle of the martial sciences. Headquartered in Tobyhanna, PA and founded by Grandmaster Dan McEaddy, the International Circle of Masters in contrast to many other Martial Arts Associations only accepts membership from instructors of master level who's credentials can be verified by current members in order to ensure the validity of the candidates martial arts background.
"I am humbled that International Circle of Masters Board of Directors have accepted me into the fold, it is indeed a blessing to be accepted into the company of some of the worlds finest martial artist." said Shihan Perkins.
Shihan Arthur Perkins has only been instructing in Clarksville for two years however, the New Jersey born 101st Airborne Division (AASLT) Soldier got his start instructing more than 15 years ago at the "The Dojo of World Champions" Ninja University under WKU hall of fame member Grandmaster Eugene David Floyd.
Official awarded the title of Shihan (Master) and the teaching title of "Renshi" by his primary instructor (Grandmaster Floyd) back in June of 2010, Shihan Perkins arrived at Baize Martial Arts first as a student and shortly there after was invited to begin instructing classes at the Academy along side of some of Clarksville's finest martial arts instructors.
Baize Traditional & Mixed Martial Arts offers a diverse curriculum of martial arts instruction. The school teaches a system called Kami Bushi Kai which translates as "Divine Warrior Spirit". Developed by the schools founding Grandmaster (Soke) David T. Baize, Kami bushi Kai incorporates techniques from nine different styles and three sub-styles. Students are exposed to techniques from various grappling arts, percussion arts as well as traditional weapons arts training.
Since 1973 Baize Traditional & Mixed Martial Arts has been providing quality martial arts instruction with an emphasis on the practical application of technique and a tradition that links back to the founding fathers of Japanese Karate.
To learn more about Baize Traditional Martial Arts, its certified instructors or the benefits of martial arts training feel free to stop by their location at 338 Warfield Blvd. Ct., Clarksville, TN 37043 931-647-9990, visit online at http://www.martialartsclarksville.com


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text: After winning all but one game in the regular season; after sweeping the SEC; after all the close calls and the blowouts, Kentucky is heading to the big easy: New Orleans. With back to back final four appearences this UK team is hungry. You can see it in every posession, every dribble, every rebound, every basket and every defensive stop. Also let's not forget in every block, thanks to Mr. Davis. Anthony Davis is everything you want in a basketball player. He has size, his speed for his position, his handle, and most of all his defensive prowess. The only thing I think the kid lacks is bulk. He's a little thin for his height and with that comes the foul trouble he sometimes get's into. When a player with more size bumps Davis and is physical with him, the refs easily call the foul. The kid has a good 10 ft wingspan, so it's easy to say that if his man bumps him when he goes for the block, then he commits the foul. Doron Lamb has really improved his shooting this year he has become our three point threat. If you give this guy even a little bit of space, lights out. Jones has on again off again games, but man when he's on....UNSTOPPABLE. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist...wow...what can I say. He's athletic at a position that demands it, he's a defensive monster, he's a go getter in a sense that pertains to the game. Every loose ball, every tipped pass, every hole is covered because of him. Think of this: If you've ever seen the old Godzilla movies...that's Micaael Kidd-Gilchrist to many of the nations best offenses and defenses. He destroys whatever and whoever is in front of him. I want to say thanks to Darius Miller. Thanks Darius for four years of determination and will to win. The BEST sixth man in the nation and a valuble asset to this team...he's the heart.Marquis Teague is a extremly balanced point guard. He can read defenses well so he can spot the weak spot. He can rattle opposing guards and he can give you that one shot that changes the game or gives momentum. We have some good bench players like Kyle Wiltjer, who plays like a european big man. The team is very talented and very well balanced. For a group of superstars coming out of high school, they are a very unselfish team. I would have to say that this is one of the best teams in recent memory for me, a team that has that chance at the 8th. I have looked forward to every game and every play. I'm sure this is the last time I will see some of them don the Kentucky blue, but it sure has been a fun ride.Our next obstacle is Pitino's boys, we get past them which I am confident we will, it's back to the dance baby and nothing but glory after. So to all of the fans, let's root our boys right to the national title and let's see them bring the trophy home. GO BIG BLUE!!!!!!!!! GOOD LUCK BOYS!!!!!!!!!! GO GET"EM!!!!!!!!!!!!


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After reading some of the responses about the Practice at the Stadium yesterday, I cannot believe that some people are already throwing in the Towel on the 2009 season for the Broncos. I had to quit reading the responses because it was making me cringe.
After all, it's been what, going on 7 days of Training Camp, and our team has had 10-15 practices, they should be set to play the Super Bowl right? These guys are veteran football players, they should be good to go for each season following the 6 months of off season merely by Osmosis, shouldn't they? It doesn't matter that there is a new Head Coach(not to mention new coaching staff),a new GM, a new QB, and a 45% personnel turnover from last season.
To expect perfection this early in the PRESEASON FOLKS, is rather absurd. Let us not throw in the towel at the first Interception we see. I thought we were going to give the team a chance to at least play ONE game, if not a whole season, before breaking out the Tar and Feathers.
I did not attend the practice at the Stadium, but I followed the coverage from here and on the local news last night. I came away with a different take than some of you apparently. According to Coach McDaniels the team got a lot of good work done yesterday. They practiced in live situations, under the lights, in their home field, with officials, using live game communications, with a larger crowd than usual(for practices), and ran sustained scrimmaging.
All these things and more, must be addressed before the actual season starts, so the coaches can evaluate what they have to work with. They need to know what's wrong before they can fix it. Not only that, but the entire Offense and Defense hasn't even been installed yet. There WILL be growing pains. It is my belief that growing pains should be done in Training Camp. Only then will our team grow into the Lean, Mean Warriors of the Gridiron that we cheer for every Sunday.
I for one, have not lost one iota of faith in our beloved team. The preseason is for mistakes people. That's what practicing is for. Keep the Faith everyone. 13-3 Baby!
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Harrumph... these preseason games have been tough to stomach. Judging by our performance, I predict that our patience will be sorely tested in the weeks to come. We clearly need to cohere more as a team and to develop some confidence about finishing games. It's likely to take some time, too. So I'm wondering about ways we might measure (and take heart in) our gradual improvement. If not the playoffs, then we can at least anticipate some signs of growth.
You can check out our season schedule here. I notice that in the first 16 games (finishing with Sacramento on Nov 25), 9 are at home and 7 are away. Then in our next 16 games (finishing with Sacramento on Dec 27), we again have 9 at home and 7 away. If anything, the second round of 16 games is a little harder; I count fewer easy games (although Phoenix and New Orleans are mysteries to me). So if we manage to win more in the second round, that's probably some indication of improvement. We can at least cheer for that sort of outcome.
I don't see any great purpose in creating a poll about our win differential here. It's just something to look for, and I'll probably bring it up again at the end of November. But since I like polls, I ask instead what you think our overall record will be after 32 games. 10-22? 14-18? 20-12? Let's see how bullish we are about the remainder of 2010.


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As a family, we have always been opposed to the Death Penalty. That belief, however, was theoretical; we never dreamed that our family would be touched by violent crime.
On January 10, 2001, our only daughter, Laura, was murdered while home on winter break from college. Laura was filling in as a receptionist at the Nevada County Behavioral Health clinic when a mentally ill client opened fire with a semiautomatic handgun and shot Laura four times, killing her instantly. When the rampage at the clinic and at a nearby restaurant ended, three people lay dead, three were severely injured, a community was shaken, and the world was diminished by the loss of an incredible young woman.
Laura had extraordinary capabilities, kindness, and spirit. She was an outstanding
student, graduating as high school valedictorian and was at the time of her death a college sophomore, and in the midst of her campaign for the student body presidency. Laura was extremely organized, disciplined and motivated. Couple these traits with her positive energy and she was a natural leader. At age nineteen, Laura was already living a life full of service; she wanted to make a positive difference in the world…she had unlimited possibilities and the brightest of prospects. Laura was preparing to dedicate herself to a life of social service, social justice, and world peace through the practice of respect, non-violence and social equality. Her life was witness to her beliefs, as she touched and inspired the lives of those around her.
As Quakers, our family, including Laura, had always been opposed to the death penalty. In the immediate aftermath of the shootings, while still in disbelief and shock, we leaned on our long-held beliefs; we remain opposed to the death penalty. As we continued our journey as grieving parents and endured the criminal and civil proceedings, we experienced a wide range of emotions but never wavered in our opposition to the death penalty. In fact, our feelings against the death penalty have been strengthened.
In the days after Laura was killed, we were searching to find sense and meaning. It was incomprehensible that someone as good and innocent as our dear Laura could be killed by an act of violence. Comments such as "Fry the Bastard" or "I hope he gets what he deserves" were loudly expressed in our community, but did not comfort us. We were in need of a restored faith in the goodness of people. The support, care, and concern of friends and strangers warmed our hearts and rekindled our faith.
The death penalty is often justified in the name of the victim's families. Advocates claim that it will bring justice and closure. However, true justice is something we can never achieve, as we can never have our daughter back. In our view, the lengthy process of trials, appeals and anticipated execution would only impede coming to terms with our horrible loss. If closure means healing, that healing must come from within, not from the fate of the murderer.
We believe the man who killed our daughter must be held fully accountable. He cannot be trusted to be free in society again without continuing supervision. However, further feelings of him would give him a hold on our life that we do not wish to grant. We have no control over what happened to our daughter but we can choose how we respond. We know what Laura would want. We lost our daughter and life as we knew it, we do not intend to lose our values too.
We understand that victims who oppose the death penalty are frequently marginalized and ignored by the court, thereby perpetuating the harm. In our case, we were fortunate to meet with the District Attorney regarding our feelings and were assured that the death penalty would not be sought even though the special circumstances of multiple and premeditated murder might have applied. Our daughter's killer was found to be not guilty by reason of insanity, and committed to a state mental hospital. We agree completely with this outcome.
From a purely analytical perspective, the death penalty might be justifiable if it deterred crime and saved lives, or if it resulted in a reduction in State costs. Studies have shown that it does neither of these things. The death penalty, therefore, can only be viewed as an institutional expression of revenge and retribution. Rather than focusing on the offender, it must be asked what the death penalty says about us as a society. Our nation cannot afford the death penalty; the cost, both morally and financially, is too high. We say, not in our name.
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A maintenance worker has been credited with helping several tenants flee from a fire in an Iowa City apartment building.
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text: Odds are looking really good that the Broncos will land Peyton Manning. What does that mean for Tim Tebow? Originally, the Jaguars were looking like a good fit for him but they signed Chad Henne. If Peyton doesn't go to Arizona, they will most likely keep Kevin Kolb. So if the Broncos sign Manning, Tebow will most likely ask to be released and either be trade bait or a free agent. And that is where KC comes into mind. With Kyle Orton's departure to the Cowboys, I think Tebow could become the QB competion that Matt Cassel will need. Despite Tebow's lack of any really good QB skills, he went 9-5, winning the division, and a playoff game. Not only that, he is insanely popular and that could be the motivation needed for Cassel to up his game. Plus, Tebow could work under a new system, so you that could be enough to try to land him. Your thoughts?


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Dwight Howard moved on and Derrick Rose came back, though Kobe Bryant won't quite yet. Nine first-time coaches are coming in and David Stern will soon head out.
With different looks all around the NBA in 2013-14, one familiar sight remains: LeBron James and the Miami Heat are entering another season as the team to beat.
The two-time defending champions will collect their rings Tuesday night, then open against the Chicago Bulls, who with a healthy Rose might be the team that can unseat the Heat.
Or maybe it's San Antonio or Indiana, both a game away last year — actually, the Spurs were just seconds away — from finishing off Miami. Perhaps it's the Nets or Clippers, after both picked up pieces of the old Celtics that had the Heat's respect but not their number.
If someone does dethrone King James, it won't be because he was satisfied with two titles and lost his edge.
"When the hunger is gone, I'm going to give it up," James said. "I've got a talent and I'm going to take full advantage of it. So I'm hungry.
"I love the game. There's nothing I would do more than play this game of basketball. So the championships are all great, but I'm playing for more than that. I've got a bigger calling than that."
If he means becoming the best ever, he might be on his way. With four MVP trophies and no noticeable weaknesses, the gap with his peers is getting larger and the one with the greats before him is shrinking.
"He's the best on the planet right now. I don't know what you can do, but just hope that he misses," said Nets coach Jason Kidd, one of the nine coaches getting his first opportunity. In total, 13 teams changed coaches.
James did miss in the closing seconds of Game 6 of the NBA Finals, but the Heat got the rebound to set up Ray Allen's tying 3-pointer, pulled it out in overtime and won Game 7 to deny the Spurs a fifth title.
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Seventh-year center Chris Spencer, who's played his entire career for the Seattle Seahawks, will sign on with the Chicago Bears. This would force out Olin Kreutz, a six-time Pro Bowler who's held the position since the 1990s and hasn't missed a game since 2002, when he missed, well, a game. Kreutz had seen the news coming as early as Saturday.
Bears players are pumped. No, they're not. Chris Harris, for one, reports his teammates are going to be a little displeased with the news for a while. After practice Sunday, coach Lovie Smith lamented the loss of Kreutz.
But oh right, we're talking about Spencer. The former first round pick out of Ole Miss hasn't been quite the rock Kreutz was, missing games due to injury in 2008 and 2009, but who is? Wait, we're talking about Kreutz again. Let's just say Spencer has some mighty big shoes to fill.
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