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The Varroa Planning Group (VPG) has outlined its recommendations for the
development of a pest management strategy for the destructive bee pest.
Project leader Dr Bruce Simpson, said the group focussed on measures to keep
the South Island free of the Varroa mite.
"Restrictions on moving bees and bee keeping materials from the North
Island to the South Island, that have been in place for the last three years,
will be reviewed and tightened if necessary.
"An awareness programme highlighting actions people can take to help
prevent Varroa being carried across Cook Strait will also be put in place,"
he said.
Supporting these measures will be a South Island surveillance programme
allowing the early detection and eradication of any possible incursion. This
will involve testing up to 20,000 hives throughout the South Island every year.
Dr Simpson said that is was important that affected sectors realised the long
term impact Varroa could have on their industries.
"If Varroa spread to the South Island it would have an estimated impact
of $314 million over 35 years with 90% of that falling on the pastoral
sector," he said.
"Varroa would destroy most colonies of wild bees. The costs of control -
up to $40 per hive - could force many South Island beekeepers out of business.
However, much larger costs result from the reduction in pollination of clover,
which means either a production loss in pastoral farming, or increased costs of
oversowing clover seed or applying nitrogenous fertilisers.
"Production costs for horticultural and arable crops will also increase
as they rely on hiring beehives for pollination. The kiwifruit industry in the
North Island has already experienced pollination cost increases estimated at
around $3 million per year as a result of Varroa," Dr Simpson said.
The annual costs of the pest management strategy have been estimated by the
VPG to be around $760,000. The VPG is discussing funding options with
organisations representing affected industries.
The VPG has suggested that the costs to industry be controlled by having
government accept responsibility for responding to any incursion of Varroa
detected in the South Island. This proposal is being considered by MAF.
Results of surveillance in 2003 reveal Varroa is continuing to spread south
of the existing control line in the North Island. In the last two weeks, Varroa
as been reported in more than a dozen locations which were previously considered
Varroa free. These include Hawera and Whangamomona in Taranaki, Tolaga Bay and
Otoko in the Gisborne region, and Foxton, Levin and Otaki north of Wellington.
The VPG does not support maintaining North Island movement controls as they
believe it is unlikely that any significant North Island areas will be free of
varroa when the strategy comes into force. The VPG will discuss options for
continued North Island controls with the Minister for Biosecurity when the
current surveillance round is complete.
For more information please go to: www.maf.govt.nz/varroa
For more information please contact: VPG Project Manager Dr Bruce Simpson
021 663 025. VPG Member Federated Farmers Neil Barton 021 441 125 VPG Member
Federated Farmers Tim Leslie 021 544 070 Paul Bolger MAF Varroa Programme
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Neutering the watchdogs
Interference in state's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program could mean less oversight of nursing homes and assisted-living facilities
Published: November 10, 2011
"Right now, many of your fellow ombudsmen have resigned and more will be leaving soon," she said. "You are working for the industry, and they are not paying you a dime."
Locally, the lack of volunteers has been having an impact on how well the ombudsman's office can do its job. According to Lashea Heidelberg, district ombudsman manager for the East Central Region, which currently includes Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Brevard counties, her office used to tend to approximately 60 resident complaints per month; now it only receives about 20 to 30 per month, and she says she doesn't think that's because there are fewer things to complain about – just fewer people to complain to. The East Central office used to have about 40 volunteers, but at the most recent count, the number has dwindled to 18.
"I have fewer people to cover the ground," she says. "Sometimes with elderly people, they may forget that they have us to call. If we don't have a real presence, it really shows in the numbers. … We just don't have enough people. And the numbers have dropped statewide."
Heidelberg stops short of saying what she thinks causes people to drop out of the program, but she says she does sense some frustration among the volunteers that remain, partly due to concerns that their ability to properly advocate for residents in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities may be diminished – whether due to politics or simply decreasing numbers of people willing to do the work.
"Without the volunteers we don't really have much of a program," she says. "They are the ones who are in the trenches daily."
When asked how the recent negative attention the program has received from the media and politicians has impacted morale, she says she thinks it has really concerned some active volunteers.
"It can be difficult to reassure them that we're still here for the residents," she says. "It can be a little discouraging at times."
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There was a dewy suppleness about this weeks morning-after meeting, a palpable electrical charge accompanied by sly winks, sweet scents and creased mouth corners; tangles of figurative clothes or tax dollars may have been littered across broken civic champagne bottles, but in the end it was worth it. The city finally got some and it wasnt afraid to giggle about it.
I really gotta say this before I jump up and shout! Commissioner Daisy Lynum nearly exploded.
Of course, the hangover hoopla was directly attributable to the citys giant erection, the Amway Center, and its ballyhooed opening the weekend before. Everybody (save Commissioner Phil Diamond, who tried repeatedly to cock block the deal) was awash in spray-on self-congratulatory glory with just a hint of a brown on their noses for the mayor who made it all happen. Lynum declared her blueprint the minority-equalizing employment measure tied to the arenas construction a work of art, if she did say so herself. There would be absolutely no regrets. No, not this time.
But there would be some sexy upstaging. U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown, D-Fla., popped up in a sparkly number to cryptically talk about a warm slice of mamas sweet potato pie. Get a room.
Item: The city adopts an ordinance amending Chapter 41 of the city code related to false fire alarms.
Translation: In order to cope with the sting of recent budget-gap closures last month the city went hog wild on sundry fee increases for administrative miscellany, in addition to tightening its own staffing belt the city is now tap dancing into the realm of the hypothetical, specifically raising fees on commercial properties whose fire alarms go off for no reason at all. Hooray for hysterical fires! Basically, city code has long mandated that excessive false alarms to the police department for fake burglaries (in 1996, the city claimed that 99.9 percent of all of its control-room bleeps were fake, costing taxpayers $216,000) come with an incrementally increasing punishment depending on the number of recurrences. Similarly, with fire alarms that just blare to be heard, the city has assessed fees equally on residential and commercial properties: your first three are free, the next two $100 apiece, then $200 each for the rest within a 12-month period. Now, that fee will increase for commercial businesses to $250 and to $300 respectively, with the addendum that if you cant keep your errant fire alarm from squawking off at the mere mention of a cigarette, the city could saddle you with a fire watch an officer trained in sussing out real fires, to be paid for out of your pocket. The city projects this hot little number will bring in $537,650 annually.
Item: The city approves an extension of its annual contract with UnitedHealthcare for group health-plan coverage.
Translation: Not even the city is immune to the advancing fever of the healthcare crisis. When it signed its current contract with UnitedHealthcare back in 2007, the citys group insurance plan came in at a mere $30 million a year. That contract was extended in 2008 (with Obamacare marching on the horizon) to the tune of $43 million annually. Last year, the hemorrhaging continued at a premium of $48.5 million. And now, with 2014 still a long way away, UnitedHealthcare the recent subject of a bloody negotiating triage with Florida Hospital will hike its rates another 4.9 percent to $50 million. In truth, it will only cost the citys purse or yours, depending on how you look at it $38.5 million, because the rest is quietly being plucked from city staff salaries. Youre free to be sick now.
Item: The city approves continued use of its contract with Sprint Solutions Inc. for cellular phone and wireless data service.
Translation: And you thought your cell bill was rough. Through some gambling magic show, the city is miraculously authorized to use a cooperative contract inked by the Western States Contracting Alliance (which lists Nevada as its fearless leader) to keep its cell phones on in a less expensive manner but not really. The city currently uses 228 Blackberries, 576 cell phones and 1,018 wireless accounts all adding up to annual cost of $826,274. Through this new agreement, the city will upmarket itself with 270 Blackberries and 565 cell phones while maintaining 1,018 wireless accounts. The new fee will be $854,015 a year. So the city will actually spend nearly $28,000 on 42 Blackberries, or $660 each annually. Cheap.
Item: The city approves its extension of engagement with Baker Hostetler for legal services related to the Creative Village redevelopment project.
Translation: Drawing legal documents is hard, especially when there isnt much there there. In order to maintain some kind of angular footing on its amorphous idea that somehow the old arena property will shoot futuristic laser beams from the ground thereby attracting rich people, the city employs its boilerplate experts from Baker Hostetler, the counsel to market leaders. The firm was preliminarily retained at the start of this mess heres $70, tell my bill collectors to fuck off, etc. but now that nobody will even acknowledge the old Centroplex property (meaning nobodys watching), the city wants to extend its engagement. The cost: $100,000 a year. You cant buy a dream.
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Va. looks to reform education
Published On: Aug 05 2013 07:28:34 AM CDT
Updated On: Aug 05 2013 03:38:48 PM CDT
Updated On: Aug 05 2013 03:38:48 PM CDT
Tennessee governor Bill Haslam and Baltimore superintendent S. Dallas Dance will be keynote speakers for a summit on Virginia education reform.
Virginia governor Bob McDonnell also will deliver a keynote address at the summit, which will be held August 5 in Chantilly.
Topics include college and career readiness, solutions for struggling schools and public charter schools.
McDonnell says several pieces of legislation in Virginia resulted from the 2012 summit, including the Educator Fairness Act and the Red Tape Reduction Act.
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What's New?
Sunday, April 12, 2009
New Social Action Agency
Learn about a new social action agency for the Orthodox Church as John interviews Fr. Justin Mathews, CEO of the newly established agency - Focus North America.
Friday, April 10, 2009
New Podcast Featuring Metropolitan Jonah!
Fr. Andrew Jarmus engages in an ongoing series of conversations with His Beatitude Metropolitan Jonah of the Orthodox Church in America on a brand new AFR podcast. Check out the podcast page where you will be able to subscribe for free. New conversations will be posted 1 or 2 times per month.
Monday, April 06, 2009
The Physical Side of Prayer
Dcn. Michael explains how prayer involves our whole being—body, mind, and spirit.
Friday, April 03, 2009
The Thief
Steve Robinson asks "When you have no choice, what will you choose?"
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Called to Be Servant Leaders
As we approach Holy Week, Fr Tom explains that those pivotal events of the life of Christ serve as an example for all of us to become Servant Leaders and teach us to live up to the title "servant of God."


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Gartner's cloud showdown: Amazon Web Services vs. Microsoft Azure
AWS is the market-leader in the public cloud, but Azure is giving it a run for its money.
AWS is the market-leader in the public cloud, but Azure is giving it a run for its money.
Author Geoffrey Moore's book 'Crossing the Chasm' has been influential in the IT industry for more than two decades now. The theory was a good model for how most enterprise IT shops used to work. However, now enterprise IT is crossing the chasm and heading in the direction towards innovation.
Savvy companies are shopping for talent in what is arguably the best place to find it -- their competition. As the talent war heats up, poaching tech professionals is becoming increasingly common. Here's how it's done and how to stop it.
Newham Borough Council entrusted 2e2 with building its mobile app.
"For a CIO to follow in a CEO's footsteps, they will need to take ownership of information, better align with business needs and focus on driving innovation forward," said Neville Vincent, senior vice president and general manager, Asia Pacific, Hitachi Data Systems.
From CRM to gamification, sales and marketing experts share strategies and tools that can help salespeople be more productive and close more deals.
You don't want your first discussion about cybersecurity with your company's board to happen post-breach.
Australia and New Zealand's digital narrative is moving from the sidelines to centre stage. Digital disruption will impact all levels of government, finance, manufacturing, retail or education, says analyst Gartner.
The CIOs of Intel and Riverbed say that in the hybrid enterprise tech executives need to focus on creating seamless business flows that help the company operate better.
Continued change and challenges for the CIO is a key trend for networked enterprises in 2015, says Max McLaren, regional vice president at Red Hat.
Millennial executives and Fortune 500 leaders share the same forward-looking views on disruptive technologies. They also agree that the capability to adapt to change quickly is a key to edging out competitors.
Digital, tech and recruitment leaders debate the latest thoughts from Forrester on whether the CDO has a place in today's business.
In addition to the typical tugs of war with finance, marketing and operations departments, healthcare CIOs must meet the needs of physicians. That's why it pays for the CIO and the chief medical information officer -- often the liaison between medical and IT staffs -- to be on the same page.
Financial Services CIOs need to play it smart and recognise that selectively relying on cloud services enables them to build agile infrastructures
CEO Nadella was determined to increase investments in new technologies like IoT, an exec says.
The "Great Firewall of China" has begun filtering out more sites and networks connected to EdgeCast customers, preventing the services from appearing in the country.


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UBS launches SUPER Notes IX linked to leading Hong Kong blue chip stocks
UBS today launched SUPER Notes IX (Series no. 9a - HKD and Series no. 9b- USD) linked to a basket of three blue chip stocks listed in Hong Kong. The Notes have a fixed coupon of 10% for the first nine months and target a coupon of 11.5% over their maximum lifetime of 2.75 years.
Depending on the performance of the least worst performing stock on each quarterly coupon calculation date, investors in SUPER Note IX have the potential to receive a quarterly coupon after the first nine months. The Notes will be mandatorily early redeemed once the aggregate coupon paid out after the first nine months reaches 1.5%.
After the first nine months, the potential coupon payable is the lower of (a) the return achieved by the worst performing stock at the relevant coupon calculation date and (b) the target redemption coupon of 11.5% less the sum of the coupon/s for each coupon payment date prior to the relevant coupon payment date (including the first fixed coupon of 10%). The return of each stock on the relevant coupon calculation date is calculated by comparing the closing price of such stock on such coupon calculation date and the trade date.
If the Notes are mandatorily early redeemed, investors will receive 100% of the principal and the relevant coupon. The investment period will thus be shortened and the returns enhanced.
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"The instruments offer good return potential and may be mandatorily early redeemed as early as three months after the first fixed coupon has been paid," said Min PARK, Head of Equity Risk Management at UBS, Asia.
"The three stocks in the basket - Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited, HSBC Holdings plc and Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited - are blue chip names in Hong Kong. Each stock had at least a 78%'buy' or 'hold' recommendation as displayed on Bloomberg as of 16th March 2005," added Christopher F LEE, head of UBS's Equity Risk Management Intermediary desk.
The new instruments are available for subscription by retail investors in Hong Kong from 22nd March until 15th April.
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UBS's Equity Risk Management Products team was placed first in all nine equity categories in Asiamoney's inaugural structured products poll last year. UBS was also voted Overall Best Provider in the Equity category.
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Competition had never been more fun. Elementary students visiting Southern Vance High School on Thursday fought to be named the top math performer in the county.
Mu Alpha Theta and Southern Vance Math Club compiled a 30-question individual exam and an eight-problem, two-part group exam for 85 elementary school students in the testing battle. The purpose of the event was to build a love for math and get students ready for end-of-grade tests, according to Southern Vance Mu Alpha Theta and Math Club advisor Jameil Floyd. "The test is tailored to the Common Core," Floyd said.
Students from eight of the county's elementary schools participated fielding 15 teams. Students tested quietly as 32 high school proctors monitored and guided their charges to find the answers. "It takes a lot to organize and develop a competition," Mu Alpha Theta co-prime Stanton Fields said. This was his first time administering a math competition since being elected to lead the math club last year. "I hope they take a lot from this. It provides them the skills they need for middle school."
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SLU defeated Duquense at Chaifetz Arena last night, 78-74 in overtime. Here's a log of the game, updated this morning to include a few pictures and the highlights from coach Rick Majerus' post game comments. Pre-game notes: The Billikens are coming off an impressive 88-58 at Fordham in which t ... More >>
Will desperate times call for desperate measures at Sundance '08?
Richard Linklater's Scanner is a rotoscoped feast for freaks
Garrison Keillor's Prairie makes a fine pasture for Altman
A round-up of summer's surefire hits (and definite duds)
Week of December 7, 2005
This tear-jerking "women's film" won't win any prizes
A female ironworker fights back against abuse in the riveting North Country
Week of November 10, 2004
Salma's shorts get top billing in an otherwise unwatchable caper
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Verizon iPhone Release Date: Verizon iPhone release date was revealed and it scheduled to be released on February 3, 2011. But, there is no official statement either from Apple or Verizon yet.
According to sources, Verizon iPhone will be launching at CES –Consumer Electronic Show on 11th of January, 2011. Apple is expecting to take its pre orders by the end of the January and will be available in the market from February 3, 2011. Recently, Apple has launches its new product Apple iPhone 3 in the market on Thursday.
Apple and Verizon will be releasing their iPhone in CDMA network starting this February. Few days ago, AT&T reduced its iPhone 3GS to $50 with two year contract and is also providing its services on monthly bases at $15. The iPhone 3GS smartphone will be exclusively through AT&T only in order to have space in the market to compete with Verizon iPhone.
There are many rumors speculating that Samsung played a major role in preparing Verizon iPhone. The hardware parts were supplied by Samsung. We all have to wait until February 3, 2011 as it would be available from that period of time.


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This course requires competence in the algebraic and graphical skills developed in EPMATH153. This course aims to develop the trigonometric and calculus skills necessary for entry to an undergraduate science or mathematics degree and covers the topics of trigonometry, and differential and integral calculus, with some applications in the physical sciences.
Available in 2015
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1. trigonometric skills sufficient for the understanding and practice of calculus.
2. an understanding of differentiation, both in theory and practice, and the ability to apply it to real-world problems.
3. an understanding of integration, both in theory and practice, and the ability to apply it to real-world problems.
4. the ability to communicate mathematics, orally and in writing.
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1. trigonometry: sine and cosine rules, graphing trig functions, trig identities.
2. differentiation: definition, derivatives of standard functions, product rule, quotient rule, chain rule, optimisation and other applications.
3. integration: definition, integration by antidifferentiation, integration by substitution, exponential growth and decay, and other applications.
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Posts Tagged running
Warmup Exercises for Running
It's a good idea to warmup and cool down before and after your runs. Can't say I always do this…probably should. Also good to incorporate some stretching into your routine. I like yoga, actually. But even stretching immediately after the run is good. Sometimes I have periods where I'm really consistent and do this after all my runs for a while. Then I get away from it. I'm away from it right now, partly because my schedule is just so packed. I'm starting to notice IT band issues on the left again. I'm going to have to get the foam roller out and use it more. Ugg.
Anyhow, here's a very nice warmup video from the StrengthRunning.com blog. You might want to view the whole blog post that goes with the video, as it has extra information and details.
Newton Running Shoes
Posted by sheila in Tools and Gear on August 14, 2009
So there is something of a buzz surrounding the new Newton running shoes. They have a unique type of construction and design, and are designed to promote forefoot running. They also have a sizeable price tag.
Here is a video from their company that explains the idea:
It is a good video but one thing that is funny about this video is they run in barefeet and then tell you to put shoes on to help you run as though you were barefooted. Why not just run barefooted if that's so good for you? I know, I know, some people have concerns about that too. I just think it's kind of a funny point in the video.
Well, I bought a pair of these Newton shoes on Wednesday and just took them out for a short run today. Read the rest of this entry »
Race Schedule August 2009-March 2010
Posted by sheila in Race Events, Training on July 29, 2009
OK, I've finally made some decisions about my racing schedule. Since I just finished the San Francisco Half-Marathon this past Sunday, I found that I had not signed up for any further events, nor did I have any training schedule.
Not to worry. I did a 6 mile bike ride yesterday. And today I did my own triathlon: 1500 meter ocean swim in 45 minutes; 3 mile run in 23 minutes; later in the day 14.8 mile bike in 1 hr 6 minutes on a hilly course. Tomorrow I will swim laps at the pool.
Anyhow, I do need to sign up for events and put together some more training. And I've finalized my events up through March 2010. Here they are:
Aug. 2, 2009 (Sun) 5K Paws for Cause
Aug. 16, 2009 (Sun) Hansen Dam Triathlon
Sep. 13, 2009 (Sun) Oxnard Splash-n-Dash (I think the long course)
new -> Sep. 27, 2009 (Sun) Mighty Mermaid Triathlon Santa Cruz (olympic distance)
Oct. 11, 2009 (Sun) Long Beach Half Marathon (completes my California Dreaming award)
Nov. 7, 2009 (Sat) Catalina Triathlon
Nov. 26, 2009 (Thu) 10K Turkey Trot at Dana Point
Feb. 7, 2010 (Sun) Surf City Half Marathon – I think I have to do this every year. I'm a legacy runner for this race.
Mar. 7, 2010 (Sun) Napa Valley Marathon
Mar. 21, 2010 (Sun) Los Angeles Marathon
Apr 23-34 (Fri-Sat) Ragnar Relay L.A. (Santa Barbara to Dana Point)
OK, so I have to get my credit card out and start registering for some of these. And tomorrow I'm going to have to hunker down and start writing my training schedule for at least through November 2009. That is always so much work.
So, from no events to 9 events. Really, though, I've been thinking about most of these for a long time. Just hadn't committed to the registration and written out my training plans. Working on it, working on it!
More comments on Vibram Five Fingers
So more updates on my Vibram Five Fingers experiences since I last posted on the topic…
In May I did do several runs in my Five Fingers, even switching to running exclusively in them. I did short runs of about 4-6 miles twice a week, and longer runs of 8-13 miles once a week. I ran a 5K race in them in June. I thought I would be able to do my July 4th 5K in them.
Problem was that I started having some pains in the top of my right foot again. I do not believe this was from the Five Fingers. This was a pre-existing issue I'd had since February, that seemed to have gone away but then came back. This was an issue I developed before I'd ever bought my Five Fingers or even considered barefoot running.
In order to resolve my pains in the top of my right foot, Read the rest of this entry »
Speed Intervals – 5 x 1K
OK, so I had a speed workout today. 5 repeats of 1K at a target of 4:08 each (which works out to about a 6:39min/mile pace). Wasn't feeling positive I could do it. But my 5K race is only 3 weeks out, so I figured I'd better go try.
I want to thank the Twitter friends @CoolRunning and @turtlescanrun for their positive energy, because that really helped when I was doing the workout. I just thought about "I can do it" and kept trying.
So my actual times were 4:09, 4:08, 4:16 (got confused on this one and stopped early & then had to pick up and keep going), 4:21 (no idea what happened here), and 4:16 (again, got confused and stopped early). Not really my day, but satisfied overall, since after only 3 repeats I was feeling like stopping but I made myself do the last two. In fact, even though I thought I was running pretty hard during the workout, sitting here now at my desk only an hour later, I feel like I could have run harder. Heh. Dunno about that…
Guess I was tired from my fast 14-miler on Friday, plus bike & yoga yesterday. Beats me. I do know that the week before my race I will be resting up so I'll feel much more peppy and ready to go on race day.
A Couple Pictures from Boston
Posted by sheila in Race Events on June 2, 2009
OK, I still haven't written up my race report from the Boston Marathon 2009. It's coming…I feel it's coming soon. But anyhow, I got a bug to just post a couple pictures today of some famous runners I got to meet during my time there.
My running club had given me a signed copy (signed by members of my club) of the book Duel in the Sun about the Dick Beardsley vs. Alberto Salazaar race in 1982 at the Boston Marathon. A riveting book, which I had only started reading when I got the opportunity to have Dick, himself, sign my book also at the Boston Expo.
Dick is SOOOO nice. He posed for a shot with the hubby and me:
Then on the day after the race, Tuesday April 21, 2009, we happened to go to the Bill Rodgers Running Center, and the man himself was there. We bought a poster that he signed, and also he signed the book 26 Miles to Boston for us and then he posed for a picture with us. Also a very, very gracious man.
It turns out I probably crossed the finish line within seconds of Bill Rodgers, but I was so wrapped up in my own finish, I didn't notice. Or maybe he got whisked away by his support crew.
I also got to meet Bart Yasso at the Boston Expo and got a signed copy of his book My Life on the Run, but didn't get a picture on that one. I haven't started to read that one yet, but daughter and hubby have both read part of it and really like it and have read passages aloud to me.
Running Injuries – A Primer for Treatment
Here's a nice article at CoolRunning.com that lists a number of common running injuries for the feet, knees, legs, hips, back, chest or belly. Nice reference…
Cool Running :: The Fix: A Primer for Treating Running Injuries
Track Running for your Training
Posted by sheila in Tips and Advice, Training on May 28, 2009
For running, speed work is generally recommended for increasing your speed for racing, for going for that PR, for lowering your pace. Here's an article at RunnersWorld.com that has more info on how to start speedwork, how to incorporate it into your training, and various types of speed work.
Camping Friendly Races
Posted by sheila in Race Events on May 12, 2009
Here is an assortment of races, marathons, half-marathons, triathlons, bike races, ultras, and more, that are "camping friendly".
As Active.com says about this list:
9 Camping-Friendly Races: Save money on your next race by trading the expensive hotel room for a cozy campsite. Here are nine races–under $100–that have camping close by. Your reward: Beautiful scenery and more stable bank accounts.
See the link above for more details and the list of locations.
Motivational and Effective Running Tips
Posted by sheila in Tips and Advice on May 12, 2009
From Active.com. 27 tips for better running, better motivation for running, better injury prevention/treatment.
27 Ways to Run Better Every Day | Active.com
I especially like:
#8: recommendation for cross-training. Cross-training has benefitted my running immensely.
#19: Take a trip. This is what we do. We plan a few trips each year around races we've entered.
#20: Stay flexible. Yes! Stretch, do yoga or pilates. It's a must!
See link above for the rest of these very good tips.


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The annual Dining Out for Life fundraiser will take place this week on Thursday, April 24. On that day, dozens of local restaurants have pledged to donate anywhere from 10 percent to 50 percent of their proceeds to the Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS. The money raised from diners on Thursday will go t ... More >>
After spending a year studying 156 penises in Uganda, researchers say male circumcision reduces bacteria on the penis, and perhaps is the reason why circumcision can protect men from contracting HIV.Scientists have been studying the relationship between circumcision and rates of HIV for more than tw ... More >>
We love dining out at local restaurants. Not only do we get to nosh on good eats, we also leave with a nice case of the warm fuzzies for giving our hard-earned dollars to a local business owners. See also: - Mark Tarbell, Beau MacMillan, and Barbara Fenzl to Team Up with Childsplay on April 13 - G ... More >>
For as much awareness that has been brought upon HIV in recent years, it's still called an "unhuggable" disease because of the stigmas and misconceptions surrounding it -- though, no, hugging someone with AIDS will not cause you to catch it yourself (duh).In an effort to educate community member ... More >>
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Undecided about where to go to dinner tomorrow? Let Dining Out For Life help you figure out a place to dine for a good cause. The annual event, which happens all across the country on Thursday, April 30, benefits the fight against HIV and AIDS. In Arizona, Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS and Northlan ... More >>
I was a pre-teen in the early 1990's and when I think of the endless hours I spent at Scottsdale Fashion Square, Keith Haring comes to mind. With all the loitering in Z Gallerie and The Museum Store, I couldn't escape his famous doodles splattered all over neckties, playing cards, posters, magnets a ... More >>
Despite a celebrated history, Native American transgenders struggle in the modern world
Tweakers, straight and gay, are obsessed with sex. The result is that pregnancy and HIV-infection rates among meth-heads are increasing at alarming rates
Local AIDS charities ditch the walk for dinner and dessert, and leave J.D. Hayworth behind
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Elaine Rueff
Greensburg, Ind., native Elaine M. Rueff is the controller for Indiana Farm Bureau and related companies.
She is a certified public accountant who holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Indiana University.
Rueff grew up on a grain and hog farm in Greensburg that is still operated by her family.
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Thank you to the more than 150 people who participated in the ODU Alumni 5K Fun Walk/Run on April 26. The rain cleared away just as the race began and everyone had a great time. And we have the photos to prove it!
Calling all ODU alumni! Join us for the 2nd Annual Alumni Panther 5K Walk/Run, sponsored by the ODU Alumni Council and the ODU Alumni Office. We have designed an exciting course this year and expect more than 200 participants!
Where: Ohio Dominican University Main Campus When: Saturday, April 26, 2014Registration Begins: 8 a.m.Race Begins: 9 a.m.
The course has been redesigned for this year's race but the same cheering crowds and live music will keep you churning out mile after mile toward the finish!
Course Map
How to Register
All participants, regardless of age, must submit an individual registration form before the race. A waiver (part of the registration form) must also be completed for each participant. Race day and on-site registration will not be available!
OnlineParticipants can register online by clicking here.MailParticipants can and mail in their registration form.Fill out the form completely, including the waiver, and mail it to Ohio Dominican University, ATTN: Panther 5K Run/Walk, 1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus, OH 43219
Goodie Bag
All registrants will receive a finisher medal, a dry wick t-shirt, bib number, a discount coupon for the ODU bookstore, water bottle, and various other coupons and freebies.
*This special rate applies only to faculty and staff currently employed by the university and current ODU students. Spouses or family members of ODU students, staff, and faculty pay the Friends & Family rate.
Remember: Race day and on-site registration will not be available!
Each race finisher, including children 12 and under, will receive a medal commemorative of the 2nd Annual ODU Alumni Panther 5K Run/Walk. The top 3 walker and runner finishers will be recognized and announced at the Post-Race Party.
After the race ends we hope to celebrate your accomplishment with you! Post-race refreshments and beverages will be provided along with recognition of the top 3 runner and walker finishers.
ODU's Physician Assistant Program is sponsoring a Wellness Fair in which booths and tables of health information and freebies will be set up around the Student Center for racers to visit. The Alumni Office will raffle off prizes as well. All racers are encouraged to stay until the end of the event.
Can We Register as a Team? Registrants do not officially register in teams nor are there team captains, but participants are welcome to organize themselves into teams on their own if they wish. All participants must still register individually for the race.
Will I Get a T-Shirt?
Each participant will indicate his/her adult t-shirt size on their registration form. Children 12 and under will not receive t-shirts.
When Do I Pick Up My T-Shirt & Bib Number?
All registrants will pick up their t-shirts and numbers the morning of the race. No early pick up will be permitted. Racers are encouraged to put their shirts and other free items in their vehicle before the race begins.
Will There be First Aid Stations if I Need Medical Attention?
ODU will have an EMT on site during the event as well as a First Aid Station along the course should a participant need medical attention. Students in ODU's Physician Assistant Program will staff the station.
Will There be Water Stations and Restrooms?
Water stations will be available along the route. Restroom locations will be posted and announced during the Pre-Race Kick Off.
Is There a Charitable Cause Connected to the Race?
This race is not designed to raise money for any particular charitable organization ODU. The registration cost simply pays for registration materials, food, security fees, racecourse items, finisher medals, and more. However we do encourage those who participate to make a gift to the Ohio Dominican Annual Fund.
Click here to make a gift.
Can Non-ODU Alumni Participate?
This race is primarily designed for ODU Alumni as a way to return to campus together in the spirit of community for fun and exercise. ODU alumni are welcome to invite their friends and family members as well as current ODU students, staff, and faculty. ODU is not advertising this event to the general public.
Can Younger Children of ODU Alumni Families Participate?
Yes! A special 50-Yard Dash with the mascot Thunder will take place just before the race begins. Parents must complete a registration form and waiver for their child online. There will also be an adult supervised Thunder Kid's Corner in the Student Center where children can enjoy snacks, games, and crafts while their adult parents walk/run.
What is the Mascot 50-Yard Dash?
The Mascot 50-Yard Dash will take place 15 minutes before the race begins. Kids 12 and under will have the opportunity to get in on the fun and run with the ODU mascot Thunder.
What is the Thunder Kid's Corner?
After the Mascot 50-Yard Dash is finished children will be lead over the Student Center Kids Corner to get their picture taken with Thunder, enjoy snacks, and have fun while their family members are walking/running. Parents can meet their children in this area after their race is complete. ODU adult volunteers will staff the Kids Corner to ensure safety.
Is the Race Timed?
This race is designed to be a relaxed and fun run or walk in effort to connect ODU alumni together in friendship, wellness and memories. Runners and walkers will not receive time chips but there will be ground clocks at the end of the race course to notify racers of their finish time at the end of the race course. Walkers/Runners are encouraged to use their own timing devices on their watches, cell phones, etc.
Do I have to run? Can I walk?
You do not have to run to participate! Runners and walkers are both welcome to register and enjoy the experience at their own chosen exercise level.
I've Never Done a 5K. How Should I Begin Training?
If this is your first attempt at a 5K race distance or you are looking for valuable tips to prepare, we strongly encourage registrants to view this 5K Walk/Run Training Guide. (Training guide courtesy of JeffGalloway.com).
How Can I Volunteer?
Many volunteers are needed to make this event possible!
Click here to register and fill out a volunteer registration form. You will be contacted via email to confirm receipt of your form and again in April about your specific volunteer responsibilities and other important details.
Race volunteers will also receive a free t-shirt to wear during the event and there is no registration fee.
Volunteer Form
How Can I spread the Word About the Race?
Please let your ODU friends and family know about this event! We hope to have more than 200 participants this year and are excited about this annual tradition. You can help encourage and excite alumni to participate by advertising the event through Facebook, email, Twitter, etc. Thank you for your support!


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HTC CEO Peter Chou Unveils New HTC Smartphones
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BBQ Pro Shop – Knife and Sauce Giveaway
August 4 – This just in! BBQ Pro Shop has decided to sweeten(naturally though) the giveaway deal by adding a jar of Meat Mitch Naked Sauce.
Simply RETWEET any tweet about the contest for a chance to win or if you go to the BBQ Pro Shop site HERE and find out what two ingredients are NOT in their BBQ sauce just comment below or tweet "Meat Mitch Naked Sauce is_______and _______free" and you'll get three additional entries.
August 1 – I'm really excited about this week's giveaway as it involves a great knife and some insanely good BBQ sauce. For the longest time people have asked that I have a giveaway that includes a BBQ tool so I've teamed up with BBQ Pro Shop to offer the following prize package:
1 – Guy Fieri Knuckle Sandwich 5.5″ Dragon Dagger
Whatever your opinion is of Guy Fieri is, his knives are first rate. This Knuckle Sandwich 5.5″ Dragon Dagger made by Ergo features a serrated blade and fork prongs on the tip to pick up food. This razor sharp knife was designed for slicing or trimming small cuts of meat, small fruits, veggies, cheese, breads and sandwiches. Would be pretty cool to own.
1 – Jar of Big Butz BBQ Sauce – Xtra Hot
This sauce is incredible. I can definitely vouch for it as it's one of my favorite sauces of all times. Tom Porter from Big Butz BBQ creates very well balanced sauces that go great with pork, chicken, lamb, beef, and really just about anything. If you don't win this giveaway you should figure out a way to get your hands on some for sure.
You receive an entry by doing ANY of the actions below:
1. Tweet about the contest using @KevinsBBQJoints in the tweet so I can track.
2. Comment below this post about the giveaway (Be sure to leave enough information that we can get in touch with you if you are a winner).
3. Click "Like" and/or leave a comment below the Facebook posts about the contest Kevin's BBQ Joints.
4. Retweet any of our Twitter posts about this giveaway.
AND if you 'follow' and/or 'fan' BBQ Pro Shop on twitter and/or facebook you get (2) instant additional entries (please comment below that you've done this so I can keep track though).
Note you can enter DAILY and get an entry for each action above you take!
Giveaway ends on Friday August 5th at Midnight Pacific time. Good luck!
See more details on the knife HERE
See more details on the sauce HERE
Hop on over to BBQ Pro Shop's website HERE to see how many sauces, rubs, BBQ tools, and more they sell. You'll be amazed.


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The man suspected in the fatal shooting of a Chattanooga police officer Saturday is Jesse Matthews, a Colorado parolee and fugitive, police said this morning.
Sgt. James Timothy Chapin, 51, died and Officer Lorin Johnston was wounded in a gunbattle at after an armed robbery at the U.S. Money Shops at 5952 Brainerd Road.
Chapin, a 27-year veteran of the department worked in Delta patrol zone, which covers the U.S. Money Shops at 5952 Brainerd Road.
The source also confirmed the officer wounded in the incident is Officer Lorin D. Johnston Sr., 45. Johnston, an 11-year Chattanooga police veteran also works patrol in Delta zone.
Police officials said Johnston was treated and released from a local hospital.
Investigators from the Chattanooga Police Department and other agencies are working the roped-off scene of the shootings this afternoon.
Four women huddled close to the crime-scene tape, weeping. They wouldn't say immediately who they were or why they were there.
Chattanooga police said three to four officers responded to the U.S. Money Shop at 5952 Brainerd Road on an armed robbery call at about 10:30 a.m.
The suspect fired at police from the shop, then ran out a side door with police on foot and in cars in pursuit, authorities said.
The running gunbattle continued for about 200 yards before the suspect was captured.
The suspect is being treated in a local hospital. Police have not released his identification but say he is not from Chattanooga.
"It's the most tragic thing you can go through," police Chief Bobby Dodd said of the loss of a veteran officer. "He's a super nice guy. I have a lot of folks out here who are just numb at this point."
Dodd said six officers will be placed on administrative leave, standard in any police shooting case.
The chief said officers are heading up a joint investigation with the Collegedale police and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office to determine what happened. Police do not plan to release any further information until tomorrow, he said.
The last Chattanooga police officer to be killed in the line of duty was Officer Julie Jacks on May 6, 2002, according to newspaper archives.
For more details see tomorrow's Chattanooga Times Free Press.
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This news is absolutely heartbreaking. Praying for the family of this officer. Also, praying for the other Chattanooga police officers that protect us on a daily basis. We enjoy our evenings, weekends, and holidays while they are out there (away from their families) working and putting their lives on the line for us.
Mayor...you need to give these officers what they deserve. I don't care if it's in "your budget" or not. We don't have enough officers out there protecting our city, or covering their fellow officers' backs.
I'm so proud of our officers doing their jobs without enough pay to provide for their families, and without the safety of enough backup officers. THANK YOU CPD!
I am so very sorry to hear of this officer's death.My heart felt prayers are with the family and the extended family officer Chapin had on the Chattanooga Police force.Thank you to all of our brave officers in the city and county.You serve us far and beyond better than you get treated by the public and city government.Thank you for your service and protection.
The friends and family of this gentleman suffer a loss that should not have happened. No doubt the heart of every citizen is heavy over this event and concerned about recent events in this city. My prayers are for the family and other officers and for swift unmerciful justice for the heartless criminal.
We lost one of our fine police officers and now we get to feed this scum bag and pay for his trial. Our police are much too professional to do it but what would have been lost had they just executed him at the scene? He had fired at them and he was fleeing.
I agree that our city leaders don't seem to put our police and fire personnel high enough on their priority list. They are very courteous and professional in every dealing I have had with them.
Please don't tell me about that one bad experience or something heard. The department is high quality and committed to protecting the citizens of this community.
@indian, hasn't that been the normal procedure by police thus far? A procedure that many in the field are coming to realize may actually be a leading cause for police dying in the line of duty at the hands of citizens? Does your suggestion make the cops executing a suspect on the streets any better than the suspect?
Don't belittle this officer's life and the officers who witnessed this tragedy by suggesting they become no better than the criminal who committed this horrible crime.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, Police Department and all who knew and loved Sgt. Chapin. My heart aches for all of them. Sgt. Chapin and Officer Johnston are our heroes. Our police deserve our respect and honor.
I know not what type of officer, husband, father, neighbor, friend Sgt. Chapin was. I do not know him personally. All I know is a human being senselessly and tragically lost his life today doing his job. For that I am deeply sadden for the loss of life, for his family and everyone who knew and loved him.
Today, all I know is I awaken to sounds of angels weeping ....And when I learned why I too began to cry ..."For there can be no crown of stars ...Without a cross to bear ...And there is no salvation ...Without faith and love and prayer...... ...And as we take our needs to God ...Let us pray as did His son ..That dark night in Gethsemane ...Thy will not mine ...Be done................"
In the meantime, I'll still weep with the angels.
Unlike some here, I wish no harm and have no hatred towards the shooter That is not my judgment call, but a call for the courts, and a HIGHER COURT he will one day have to face.
For now, all I want to do is offer my heartfelt prayers to Sgt. Chapin's family, friends and fellow officers. May strength, faith and eventually peace come to them through their grief. Hopefully, one day too, perhaps, forgiveness.
Peace and Prayers
@Haiku Once that scumbag pulled a weapon on a cop it is open season on his arse. This is the way most police departments in the country operate. If this this had happened where Im from, the perp wouldn't make it to the hospital alive. He would be full of lead.
@sandam and how does that make you, I or even the police that would intentionally execute the killer any better than that killer?
Let me first state, I value life ALL LIFE. I consider police the gatekeepers of law and order in society. I come from a long line of family members in the profession. I'm aware of the dangers out there they face, be it from outside forces or even at time their own. However, over the years I and others have witnessed a disturbing trend in the profession. Where the gatekeepers of law and order have often become the lawless and disorderly. When there's a serious breakdown within the gatekeepers of law and order, like a dysfunctional family with dysfunctional parents in a household, there will also be a major breakdown in the general population.
Let me explain. When I see the gatekeepers going on line and describing themselves as the "hunters" and their victims as "prey", that disturbs me. When I see the gatekeepers of law and order referring to their victims as "terds", even when those victims turn out to be innocent civilians caught up in botched raids, I'm concern. I'm concerned more so for the profession, but as well for the general population. If the gatekeepers of law and order have no respect for human life, there goes the breakdown within the general population, and the within that general population____ there will be those who come to have no respect for the gatekeepers of law and order.
All life has worth and value or all life will come to have no worth and value, even the life of the gatekeepers of law and order will come to have no value to someone. I personally can't place a value on life over another just because of the title one sports over another, even that of a police officer. That's what criminals do. They value and devalue life over whom they preceive to be worthy of life or harm and death. A life is a life, and all life is precious and worthy. Or at some point and time, someone will come along and devalue that life we like to deem more worthy than yours, mine and general society. I honestly don't think the life of the gatekeepers has any more or less value than the life of an innocent civilian wrongly taken at the hands of the gatekeeper, even if only accidently and mistakenly.
Perhaps at some point, beyond the grief, you and others will come to understand where I'm coming from.
@sangaree: From someone who comes from a family with ties to law enforcement, your words are humbling. Thank you.
Another example of getting up every morning and going to work.You never know if you'll make it home at the end of the day. The policemen and policewomen take this risk everyday The firemen too. I can only hope the Mayor and others can now see and value the worth of these truly courageous people. Give them their cars and raises where needed. That's the best way this city can show our support and appreciation.
I am so very sorry for what has happened. My deepest condolences to the slain officer's family. I will pray for them as well as for the wounded officer.
A greater tragedy is how some are exploiting this tragedy to argue for pay raise, take home cars and a chance to attack the mayor. Farmers and fishermen go to work everyday risking their lives to provide food resources and other staples to keep the world alive. In fact, of all the dangerous jobs, the job of a fisherman and farming is at the top of the list.
Please don't diminish and take away from this tragic death by using it as an argument for pay raises and take home police cars.
God speed Sgt. Chapin,
It is a sad day to have lost yet another Brother whom I have never met. My heart and prayers go out to the Chapin Family, Friends and the fellow LEO'S who were blessed with knowing this brave Officer. My heart and prayers also go out to all the additional Officer's and citizens who were involved in or wittnessed this tragic event.
R.I.P Sgt. Chapin


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Pinehurst House Rental Photos and Description
.... park the car and enjoy a nice walk in the Village....
New remodeled and refurnished in November 2013! Open the front door and a 'life size' statue of Humphrey Bogart dressed in his Casa Blanca Tux, greets your arrival.....enjoy the photo ops!! Four bedroom, all with two single beds in each that can be converted to king size beds. Full size kitchen with nook table for four that converts to a poker table. Dining area has seating for eight. Living room has a 60' TV with a host of cable options. The Game Room has a 50' TV with X-Box Kennect. Down load the free SONOS APP and control the music throughout the house. Very nice outside patio with gas grill for outside dinners, etc. All of this is situated on a large corner lot with a host of pines, magnolias and Holly trees. Not abnormal to see hawks, squirrels, and deer passing through!
- Suitability:
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
About Joe Elphick
Moved to North Carolina from NJ back in the late 70s. Currently reside in Cary, NC and Wrightsville Beach NC.
Joe Elphick purchased this house in 2013


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The Story So Far
"Fuck an apology, I'm not sorry for anything/I've been holding back my apathy for far too long/You don't deserve what you haven't earned..." screams singer Parker Cannon in "High Regard," a song off The Story So Far's first album Under Soil and Dirt. The Story So Far has built themselves on those very words - you only deserve what you earn.
Earning is something The Story So Far has been doing for years now, meeting and forming the band when they were all barely out of middle school. The band, made up of Parker Cannon (vocals), Kevin Geyer (guitar/vocals), Kelen Capener (bass), Ryan Torf (drums) and William Levy (guitar) look at where they are now and can hardly believe how far they've come.
"It all blew up a little too fast for all five of us to handle. I don't think any of us really knew what we were capable of doing with our music, we're still unsure," says guitarist Will Levy. "We just continue to play like it's the last chance we'll get to play together."
Since the band's formation, the Walnut Creek California locals have taken over the pop punk world. Since releasing two EPs and two full lengths, including their latest, What You Don't See, the band has toured the country many times over, along with Europe, Japan and Australia. And it doesn't stop there, with performances at festivals all over the world and taking on the 2013 Vans Warped Tour. The Story So Far is currently embarking on a nationwide headlining tour with Stick To Your Guns, Heart to Heart, Rotting Out, and more.
What You Don't See, produced by Steve Klein of New Found Glory and The Story So Far's latest release, is the album the band had wanted to make for a long time. Like Under Soil and Dirt, this album shows off the band's edgier take to pop punk, but unlike their first full length, What You Don't See shows the band has grown both as musicians and as people.
What You Don't See showcases the band's growing success by debuting at #46 on the Billboard Top 200 chart with over 13,000 copies sold in its first week. Other rankings the album saw its first week include #1 Vinyl, #8 Alternative, and #8 Independent - proving The Story So Far to be one of the greatest pop punk bands of their generation.
"Music is really what keeps us going," says Will. "Our intentions are to make music that we enjoy and that we can listen to for a really long time."
The Story So Far's newest album, What You Don't See, is available in stores now. Fans can also purchase the album online at http://purenoise.merchnow.com. Catch the band out on their nationwide headlining tour this fall.
For a list of all tour dates and more information, please visit www.facebook.com/thestorysofarca.


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Sex Offender Treatment Services for Supervised Release Clients in Walworth-Rock Counties
Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (SRSTC) is requesting bids to provide sex offender treatment (SOT) services to supervised release clients in Walworth and Rock counties from September 1, 2010 to July 31, 2011. The SOT provider will provide culturally competent quality care services for a number of clients in specified geographic regions.
Provider must include at least three years of experience providing treatment to sex offenders either inpatient or outpatient; licensed in the State of Wisconsin as a social worker, psychologist or professional counselor; training in sex offender treatment and risk assessment.
Bid Main Document SE9-02 (PDF, 102KB)
Bid Due Date & Time: August 20, 2010 10:00 AM CST
Last Revised: September 07, 2010


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Denver native Chauncey Billups, who placed very high on our list of the ten best athletes to be born in Colorado, has announced his retirement from the NBA after seventeen years -- and the Nuggets, with whom he played during two separate stints, should take advantage of his availability by bringing ... More >>
Denver blog posts bring it. Denver Stiffs' Nate Timmons on the Nuggets running the Clippers out of the Pepsi Center last night. Chauncey Billups didn't sound like a Nugs believer on ESPN Radio yesterday. Wonder what he thinks now. Mile High Mamas on how to find hope in autism. Denver Frank feels ... More >>
Ask people to name Colorado's best-ever athletes and you'll hear references to the likes of John Elway, Dave Logan and Missy Franklin. But they all moved to the state rather than being born here. So who are the greatest Colorado athletes as listed by Wikipedia who actually qualify as natives? We've ... More >>
The NBA trade deadline is thirteen days away -- just enough time to quell that gnawing feeling in the gut telling you that, well, Kevin Garnett is old, and he has a lot of money left on that two-year contract, but he sure would shore up that interior defense. And, he would instantly be the most inte ... More >>
Chauncey Billups.Denver blog posts are ready for snow. Denver Stiffs' Andrew Feinstein notes that Chauncey Billups and the Clippers are hot going into tonight's game against Denver -- and the Nuggets are not. Colorado Pols shares a lovely snap of Rick Santorum and Dave Schultheis, together ... More >>
Ubaldo Jimenez.This weekend, Ubaldo Jimenez, the greatest pitcher in Colorado Rockies history, is expected to make his first start for the Cleveland Indians. Which got us to thinking: What pro athletes who left Colorado teams either by choice or force have been most painful for local fans to ... More >>
Chauncey.These three Denver blog posts are best friends. Denver Stiffs' Nate Timmons loves Chauncey Billups -- but he loves the Nuggets without him even more. Jack Kerouac makes a cameo at Unseen Denver. Denver Frank's belt advises: "Drink beer, ride bikes, go fuck yourself." And it holds ... More >>
Chandler.Chauncey Billups may have been more valuable than Carmelo Anthony in their first game for the Knicks since the blockbuster Melo trade -- but Anthony got all the love. And the new Nuggets acquisitions, including Juggernaut-tattoo-wearing Wilson Chandler? They debuted versus the Boston ... More >>
Chauncey.Our post yesterday about the New York Knicks debut of former Denver stars Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups was an emotional rollercoaster for Nuggets fans -- especially those who felt Nugs management owed Billups an apology for sending him east. The vibe was captured perfectly by ... More >>
Billups and Dolan.The Nuggets issued an apology to Chauncey Billups after dealing him to the New York Knicks as part of the Carmelo Anthony trade -- and he probably deserves another one from the New York media, which treated him like a virtual afterthought at yesterday's intro press conferenc ... More >>
Josh Kroenke.For fans, the most painful part of the Carmelo Anthony trade was watching Chauncey Billups, a hometown hero who made no secret of his desire to stay in Denver, get dragged to New York in order to help fulfill Melo's big-time fantasies. Understanding that, Nuggets president Josh K ... More >>
Marcus Relphorde.After Colorado beat Kansas State, we declared the team CU's best since Chauncey Billups's glory days. Of course, Kansas is a considerably tougher opponent than Kansas State, and the Buffs weren't able to top the Jayhawks last night. But even those who don't believe there's su ... More >>
Levi Knutson.When was the last time anyone other the parents of players paid attention to the CU Buffs men's basketball team? Well, there's finally a reason to start. Last night's victory over Kansas State marks the second straight win over a ranked opponent -- which has never happened befor ... More >>
Chauncey.Our item yesterday about a potential trade that would send Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups to the New Jersey Nets prompted a strong take from a reader known as "lala." No, it's probably not that LaLa, judging by what she had to say about Melo.
Carmelo.Rumors about a Carmelo Anthony trade continue to swirl -- and it's becoming increasingly clear that if such a deal is made, Melo won't be the only one impacted. Indeed, there's a good chance that a number of dominoes could fall, with one of them being hometown hero Chauncey Billups.
J.R. Smith.Your Friday bonus: three Denver blog posts. Denver Stiffs' fan poster Yugoboy thinks J.R. Smith should be given the chance to start for Chauncey Billups for just one game. Colorado Independent's Scot Kersgaard cites a study showing Arizona losing revenue aplenty due to its immigr ... More >>
Chauncey Billups says to buy cheap tickets. That almost rhymes. Everyone likes cheap stuff, right? And cheap stuff is even better when it benefits a good cause, like the Denver VOICE. Enter the VOICE's latest deal: wicked super-cheap Nuggets tickets to tonight's game against the New York Kni ... More >>
Carmelo.After a trade that would have sent Carmelo Anthony to New Jersey fell through (and Chicago re-signed Joakim Noah), Denver fans began to wonder if Anthony might remain in Denver for a while longer -- even as other observers debated whether the Nuggets would be better off without Melo. ... More >>
Carmelo Anthony.The Carmelo Anthony trade rumors have included frenzied speculation about possible deals involving New Jersey and, more recently, New Orleans. But with speculation about a trade to Chicago taking a hit with the Bulls' inking of Joakim Noah to a five-year, $60 million pact, are ... More >>
Carmelo.The theory that Carmelo Anthony is as good as gone from Denver was buoyed by new reports last week that Melo's demanded a trade. The latest supposition: Both Anthony and Chauncey Billups, the homegrown Mr. Big Shot, could be headed out the door.
One hot property.The Summer of LeBron is almost upon us, and NBA fans know that once free agents LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh settle on their new basketball homes, the focus will immediately shift to next summer -- when the Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony will be the valedictorian of a m ... More >>
"I know it. Now I've just got to do it."As the Nuggets stumble toward what looks to be a surefire first-round playoff loss to the Utah Jazz, J.R. Smith is turning to his usual soapbox: His Twitter feed. That's not always a good thing, given criticism of his allegedly gang-friendly spelling l ... More >>
Carmelo will have to do the heavy lifting -- as usual.Tomorrow night, the Nuggets open the playoffs at home against the Utah Jazz -- but the squad's performance down the stretch didn't exactly inspire confidence. For much of the season, the Nugs looked like a lock for the number two slot, be ... More >>
"And I'm not playing unless Mr. Billups comes along."This weekend, Nuggets Carmleo Anthony and Chauncey Billups, who helped absolutely dismantle the Dallas Mavericks last night in Melo's return following an eight-game absence, will appear side by side in the NBA All-Star game thanks to a bela ... More >>
"Out of my way, fellas. It's my time."Around this time last week, we were ranting about the moronic decision by NBA coaches not to name the Nuggets' Chauncey Billups to the All-Star team. Fortunately, that wrong has been righted. Billups was added to the unit by commissioner David Stern as a ... More >>
"If only milk could make my groin stronger."It's okay to read Denver blogs if you're not from Denver. We won't tell. Denver Stiffs's Andrew Feinstein breaks down the good, bad and ugly of the Nuggets' 2009-2010 season's first half, noting that without Chauncey Billups, the team is "rudderles ... More >>
J.R. Smith lines up what proved to be the winning free throw against the Warriors.Once a year, I get to use Westword's season tickets to watch a Nuggets game -- and I was lucky enough to have drawn last night's matchup against the Golden State Warriors, when Chauncey Billups, Carmelo Anthony ... More >>
Look at the sproined grain on Chauncey.Yesterday in our Denver Blogs round-up, we noted that the eyes of Denver Nuggets fans are on Chauncey Billups' sprained groin. But is that what's really wrong with him? This morning on KNUS, at 710 AM, sports updater Bill Rogan, whose online home is Tur ... More >>
Keep drinking that milk, Chauncey.Surf the web globally; read blogs locally. The Nuggets will turn to Anthony Carter to fill in during the short term for groin-injured Chauncey Billups, says Nick Sclafani of the Nugg Doctor. Hope that prescription won't have to be renewed. The Colorado Inde ... More >>
Chauncey Billups, before the humiliation.Almost wintertime, when the Denver bloggin' is easy. The Nugg Doctor's Nick Sclafani recaps last night's agonizing Nuggets loss in Detroit, when 40 points from Melo wasn't enough. What the hell? Colorado Pols has more on what it's dubbed the "Dr. Evi ... More >>
A Flickr photoWe feel like dancing, too. Right now, fans of pro sports in Denver have a difficult task -- figuring out how not to spontaneously orgasm at inappropriate times (like during fully clothed meetings with the boss) due to the magical confluence of seasons involving all the big-four ... More >>
PULSE Arts, the folks behind the annual Shoe Shine event, are taking their appreciation for art and sneaker culture to another level. This Saturday, June 27, the organization will host their first annual Sneaker Prom at the Denver Athletic Club (1325 Glenarm St.) in an effort to raise money for PULS ... More >>
Even hardcore Nuggets fans didn't go into last night's NBA draft expecting the team to do much. After all, the squad had the number 34 selection -- the sort of position that would likely result in the drafting of a European player we'd never see in a baby-blue uni. And that's precisely what happen ... More >>
Beginning at 5 p.m. tonight, and continuing through Monday evening, when the Denver Nuggets take on the LA suckers Lakers at the Pepsi Center, Dixons Downtown Grill, the LoDo watering hole at 1610 16th Street, is offering a hoop of Nuggets-inspired dinner and drink specials to keep everyone in winni ... More >>
Linas Kleiza. In a blog yesterday, I stopped short of guaranteeing a Nuggets victory over the Lakers last night, but pointed out that I expected one. Before the opening tip, though, I suddenly had reason to anticipate disaster. After all, the lead referee for the game was Steve Javie, the quickest ... More >>
The Nuggets lost by two points last night in a very close game. Why? Well, a big part of it was unusually poor free-throw shooting from Chauncey Billups and company. My suggestion, then, is that the rest of the team start wearing Carmelo Anthony's super-phresh shooting sleeve. You know, that sky- ... More >>
A Flickr photoKobe Bryant and Kenyon Martin -- or a reasonable facsimile. As a lifelong Nuggets fan, I've grown accustomed over the years to waiting for the team to blow leads. But I don't think I've ever been so zen about the Nugs as last night, during their series-clinching victory over the Dalla ... More >>
Melo dresses up pretty nicely, doesn't he? Strangely, the Nuggets' 95-93 loss to the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday afternoon made me more, not less, optimistic that the team will take the series. My rationale: The Nugs blew a huge first quarter lead, as they've done innumerable times in recent ... More >>
A Flickr photoWill the Pepsi Center offer a real home-court advantage this year? Yesterday afternoon, Jim Armstrong and Sandy Clough were talking Denver Nuggets on FM 104.3/The Fan, and while the hosts kept the team's playoff chances in perspective, many of the callers weren't concentrating on the ... More >>
A Flickr photoChauncey Billups takes on Dallas earlier this season. Admit it: When you heard the Nuggets were getting rid of defensive stalwart Marcus Camby prior to the start of the season in exchange for virtually nothing, and when the team swapped Allen Iverson for Chauncey Billups a few games i ... More >>
Yes, George Carlin would like this art very much. (Buckfifty.org) Shooting free throws blind-folded is harder than it looks. Just ask Chauncey Billups. (Pickaxe and Roll) Peter Boyles is officially a third-grader. Someone give him a wedgie. (Media Matters)
Yesterday's blog "George Karl Upset at Nuggets in Victory -- As Well He Should Be" applies just as much to last night's 114-113 Nugs win over the Oklahoma Thunder as it did to the previous evening's 104-96 escape from the depleted San Antonio Spurs with one notable exception -- Karl (pictured) didn' ... More >>
Ten Denver sports moments we'll remember (sometimes against our wishes) from 2008.10. The Birdman flies back into DenverReserve center and reformed party addict Chris "The Birdman" Anderson re-joined the Nuggets this year after a two-year suspension for an unspecified violation (cocaine). He's not t ... More >>
Bye-bye, A.I. So the big NBA trade yesterday happened right here in Denver: Allen Iverson for, most notably, hometowner Chauncey Billups and former Nugget Antonio McDyess (plus Cheikh Samb). Nothing against Billups, who if not as good an all-around player as Iverson, at least has a good narrative ... More >>
The Rocky Mountain Classic revs up at PPIR.
NBA All-Star Weekend
Their scoring may be high, but college basketball players' graduation rates are low.


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How to Transfer Music from iPad to PC
Whether you're using a Windows 8 PC, laptop, or desktop, if you need to transfer iPad music to computer for backup, or download music from iPad to laptop for listening, I guarantee that you'll easily to achieve your goal by following the tutorial below. Don't take my word for it? Try it by yourself, for trial doesn't cost you a penny!
What Your Need:
- A Windows PC with iTunes Installed;
- Your iPad and its USB cable;
- Wondershare TunesGo
Though iTunes can't help you download music from iPad to computer as Wondershare TunesGo does, it's required to be installed on your computer to make Wondershare TunesGo work properly. The iOS for your iPad should be iOS 5, iOS 6 or the latest iOS 7.
Download the Software to Transfer Music from iPad to Laptop
- Transfer music from iPad to Windows and Mac laptops;
- Supported devices: iPad mini, iPad mini with Retina Display, The new iPad, etc.
- Supported iOS: iOS 5, iOS 6, and iOS 7;
Wondershare TunesGo is the software that we're going to use to transfer music from iPad to laptop. It's fully compatible with almost any Windows PC, like Windows 8 and Windows 7 based computers. Above all, it will make downloading music from iPad to laptop as easy as ABC. This article focuses on how to transfer music from ipad to Windows PC. If you need to transfer music from iPad to Mac, please download Wondershare TunesGo (Mac).
How to Transfer Music from iPad to Computer
Step 1. Download Wondershare TunesGo
At the begining, install and launch this iPad to Windows PC music transfer tool on your computer. Connect your iPad with your Windows PC via a USB cable. This tool will detect your iPad immediately and shows it in its primary window like the screenshot shows below:
Step 2. Move iPad Music to PC
- Copy all songs from iPad to laptop: on the main window, you can see the option "To Folder". It is a quick access to download music from iPad to Windows PC. You can click it to copy all songs from your iPad to a folder on your PC instantly.
- Copy selected songs from iPad to computer: on the left side of the main window, click "Media". By default, you'll see all of the songs on your iPad in the popped up window. Select wanted ones and click "Export to". From the pull-down list, select "Export to My computer". Locate a folder on your computer to save these exported songs and click "Open".
Watch the Video Tutorial to Learn How to Save Music from iPad to PC.
Now, download TunesGo to try it by yourself!


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System Emulation with QEMU
Do you ever wish you could run Linux within Linux? Or how about DOS within Linux? QEMU is an open source application that lets you emulate a complete hardware environment within your Linux system.
Linux supports several applications that let you emulate the conditions of a hardware architecture. These applications can create a virtual computer within your Linux machine. You can use this virtual computer to test software or even run another operating system. An application that emulates a hardware environment is known as a system emulator. The most common system emulators for Linux are Bochs [1], a very powerful emulator that is often difficult to configure, and VMware [2], a very good and very fast emulator that, unfortunately, comes with a higher price because it is a commercial product. But another competitor in the field of system emulation is coming on the scene. In this article you'll learn about the power-ful (and free) QEMU system emulator application. QEMU is extremely easy to use, and it provides simple commands for tasks that may be difficult with other emulators. I'll show you how to use QEMU in some real situations, but keep in mind that this article only covers a fraction of the features and commands available with QEMU. To see the rest, download QEMU yourself and put it to work.
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TOR Network Isn't So Anonymous
A new study says it is possible to unmask 81% of TOR users.
.NET Goes Open Source
Redmond joins the revolution by turning the .NET Core Runtime into a GitHub project.
Drupal Advisory Unleashes a Torrent of Attacks
Users only had 7 hours to update before the intrusions started.
HTML5 Gets Promoted to a Standard
It's official: The new web arrives
Linus Addresses Criticism for Harsh Language
Kernel king admits his tone has alienated volunteers, but says the demands of the process require directness.
New SSL Attack Lets a Malicious Listener Steal Session Cookies
New flaw in an old encryption scheme leaves the experts scrambling to disable SSL 3
Leading Open Source Coder Rants about Rants
Lennart Poettering wants to change the way Linux developers talk to each other.
HP Splits into Two Companies
Enterprise giant frees itself from ink and home PCs (and visa versa).
Mozilla Labs Shuts Down
Mozilla's product think tank sinks silently into history.
Internet Giants Launch Collaboration to Improve Open Source
TODO group will focus on open source tools in large-scale environments.


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Halloween is huge -- $8 billion huge, that is. Seven out of ten Americans will be celebrating this year -- that's 170 million people. And let's be honest, this is a time of year when normal folks tend to go a bit crazy. Bath salt zombies will be running down the streets. Obamas and Romneys will be p ... More >>
The German industrialists are out to pound the holiday.
Malarismo (Machete)
Stage Door has the scoop: Danny Kaye was a singin', dancin' legend with, you know, problems.
John Legend pivots between commentator and entertainer
The Chicago clip crew gleefully gabs on in Barbershop 2
Limelite, Luv & Nightclubz (So So Def)
Eve-Olution (Ruff Ryders/Interscope)
The intentions outweigh the execution in Ice Cube's Barbershop
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Go to Settings > Privacy > Location services.
Here you'll find a whole load of apps that are using GPS to update your location. It's useful for something like Find my iPhone, but the chances are there's a whole load of other apps that don't need it and are draining your battery.
Settings > Mail, Contacts, and Calendars > Fetch New Data > Manually
At the moment, your iPhone is checking to see if you have new updates for mail, calendars, and contacts and it's taking a toll on the battery.
You'd be surprised how many people don't know about this. Double tap the main button then swipe up to close them down. It will save battery, but this is contingent on your use of background app refresh (see point 10).
If you're never using them again, then delete them: hold down till they wobble and press the cross.
Settings > General > Accessibility > Toggle Reduce Motion on.
This is the feature that make it look like apps are floating above the background when you move the phone. It looks pretty, but it drains battery.
Settings > Wallpapers & Brightness > Tone it down a bit. You can also do this by flicking up from the bottom of the screen.
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IfA responds to threat of 50% cut to South Yorkshire Archaeology Service
Sheffield City Council hosts the South Yorkshire Archaeology Service under a service level agreement with its three neighbouring South Yorkshire authorities. Although the four authorities agreed a 15% cut in funding for SYAS, Sheffield has now budgeted for a 50% cut. IfA has written to representatives of the four authorities, who meet on Thursday 21 July to discuss this move.
Dear Mr Turner
I am writing to you as Secretary of the Joint Advisory Committee for South Yorkshire Archaeology Service to convey to you the IfA's concern, as professional institute for the study and care of the historic environment, about the potential effects to SYAS of the increased cut of 50% proposed by Sheffield City Council following the agreement to a 15% cut agreed at your meeting last December and approved by the South Yorkshire Leaders' meeting in January.
I would be grateful if you could provide me with contact details for the Councillors involved, or forward this message to them for consideration during your meeting on Thursday.
We realise that these are challenging times and that there are difficult decisions to be made. But we are concerned to ensure that the implications of any reduction in historic environment capability are understood.
- First, the four South Yorkshire authorities must retain an adequate level of expertise to be able to comply with Planning Policy Statement 5. PPS5 is quite clear that archaeological knowledge and understanding are necessary to ensure informed planning decisions are made about the protection of undesignated heritage assets. Vitally this includes maintaining an up-to-date Historic Environment Record. We understand that these provisions are to be emphasised in the draft National Planning Policy Framework to be released for public consultation this week.
- Secondly, recognising that it is often the case that the benefits of development outweigh those of retaining sites and monuments, the loss of the asset can be offset by the planning authority requiring the applicant to commission a programme of investigation, excavation, analysis and publication of the results, including opportunities for voluntary sector and community participation. SYAS has an excellent track record of securing such outcomes. This can only be secured by planning conditions or obligations: without professional historic environment advice to planners this responsibility cannot be adequately discharged and important elements of South Yorkshire's heritage will be lost without record.
- Thirdly, the role of planning archaeologists in applying such conditions is critical to levering in private sector investment in archaeology. I am sure your officers and those of the other three authorities will have the figures for South Yorkshire, but nationally the picture is one of each post bringing in c £1m annually of such inward investment – an annual return of 30 to 40 times the cost of employment.
- Fourthly, this investment is directly applied through the planning process to bringing communities new understanding and enjoyment. It is a major contribution to quality of life and sense of place for the people of South Yorkshire. It is something the four authorities should be proud of. Such dividends are rarely equalled by other sectors and should not be put at risk.
I do hope that the Joint Committee is able to persuade the four authorities to protect their invaluable Archaeology Service by reversing the decision made by Sheffield City Council.
I look forward to hearing your advice on how best to contact the Councillors concerned before the meeting on Thursday.
Yours sincerely
Peter Hinton BA FSA FRSA MIfA MIAM
Chief Executive, Institute for Archaeologists
Institute for Archaeologists
Miller Building
University of Reading
Reading RG6 6AB
0118 378 6446


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