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I like to believe that most people in sales and service try hard to help customers and prospects make good decisions, but sometimes the people serving me use the same approach they do with everyone else. Why? Because they are not communicating with me the way I want and have a one-size-fits-all mentality. They are not conscious of the other person.
We all do it at one time or another, but the answer to this problem is "style flexing." I learned this concept in a leadership training program 20 years ago and it really helped me with managing my team.
Style flexing is an easy concept to grasp, but difficult to do. It is not manipulative, but other centric. You need to concentrate on the other person's needs and how they want to be communicated with when making decisions.
One way to break this down is to look at each person's leadership style. We are all leaders in some way, and leaders make decisions. We all make decisions. There are four types of leaders—peer oriented, system oriented, boss oriented and goal oriented. We all know people who lead by employing one of these styles, but the best leaders are able to style flex and don't get stuck in one leadership style all the time.
By the way, we all use each of these orientations at some point, but have a predominant style. When we are under stress, our dominant style jumps out in front and it is beautiful or ugly.
Let's see how this concept helps in selling and servicing customers and prospect.
Peer Orientation. These people, for the most, part need support and love badly. They need others to make decisions for them, and decisions are made by committee. They love to chat and hear how you are doing. They hate getting right down to business, and they want to get to know you extremely well.
The problem is, they have difficulty making decisions especially if it could hurt anyone or leave someone out of the decision making process. "Let's have a group hug!"
A few things to consider when working with this group:
• They need assurance that this is the right decision.
• Don't stress alternatives and variables. Simplify.
• Help make the decision easy.
• Be friendly and polite.
• Slow down.
• You need to help them decide or make the decision for them.
System Orientation. This group is very set on what has proven to work in the past. They are very conservative and systematic about decision making and are risk averse.
At one point, some of the major defense contractors got caught off guard by new, more nimble competitors. They kept to the management philosophy that, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Their leaders would say things like, "We always did it that way." Similarly, in the computer industry names like Data General, Digital Equipment Corp., and Wang found out the hard way that being conservative can put you out of business. The motto of this group is, "Let's go find the play book."
A few things to consider when working with this group:
• Answer all questions they have and get into the details.
• Provide more facts than you would think necessary.
• Encourage evaluation time.
• Don't let their skepticism get you down.
• To close on an idea, be patient, but firmly present the facts.
Boss Orientation. This group is great at making decisions and feels that everyone likes that they take control. Sometimes that is the case, but after the 20th time hearing, "Just do what I say!" it can beat you down.
This style of decision making was big in the early 1900s. Entrepreneurs are typically this way since they don't have time to think before making decisions because they are blazing the trail. They want control and it must be their decision. "OK Boss, whatever you say!"
Here are a few style pointers for this type:
• Don't let ego get in the way. Give in.
• Be prepared for a tough contest—don't be sensitive, and no touching!
• You must provide facts, but let them develop the answer and make the decision.
• Give bottom-line answers and concentrate on high points
• Let their ego come through; let them feel important.
• Don't feel rejected by their bluntness and don't apologize.
• They will make decisions quickly, which is great. Don't close, they will close for you.
Goal Orientation. Everyone says they are goal oriented, but this group feels that, "You're OK and I'm OK, but we have that mountain to climb." They understand compassion, but don't let that get in the way of the big picture. They are long-term thinkers and are able to balance priorities with decision making. They will get input from others, but not let them drive the ship like a peer-oriented person. And they won't get stuck looking at how things have been in the past in hopes it gives them answers to the future. They will balance the approach with the end in mind.
Here is how best to work with this group:
• Be open and take time to explain the objective or hear it from them.
• Appeal to team involvement to make the best decision.
• Communicate vision and long-term benefits. They will get it.
• Return on investment is always in the discussion. Be prepared.
• Share excitement. They are very positive and love driving goals.
• Have a well-defined plan of action with appeal to future needs.
• The two of you will collaborate on the best solution.
In summary, a challenging aspects of Style Flexing is consciously analyzing the situation and how the person wants to make decisions. One size does not fit all. The second, and most challenging part, of this approach is that they are not going to change their style for you. You must change yours for them!
Sound tough and uncomfortable?
You may be reading this and thinking you are more of a boss style person. Well, then if you are working with a high peer person, you can't get right down to business the way you love to operate. You will alienate them, they will feel they haven't been served, and you will lose a customer or prospect.
Style Flex to give others what they need to comfortably work with you and feel good about it. It is all about serving others and truly understanding them.
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VIDEO: Delaware uses strong first half to overwhelm DelState Delaware rolled up 35 first half points en route to a 42-21 win over the Delaware State Hornets at Delaware Stadium Saturday. Trent Hurley passed at will through the Del State defense, going 15 for 17 in the first half for 250 yards and 3 TD's, two of them to Rob Jones and one to Michael Johnson. Jones also returned a punt 62 yards for a score in the first half as the Blue Hens piled up 303 first half yards. Delaware State managed a 5 yard touchdown pass in the first quarter to make it 14-7, but the Blue Hens continued to pour on the points for the rest of the half, leading 35-7 at the intermission. In the second half, Delaware was content to sit on its lead. Delaware State pulled to within three touchdowns on a 13 play, 74 yard drive that ended with a 7 yard touchdown pass to Malik Golson, his second scoring catch of the game. Del State had a chance to get three points closer, but a 32 yard field goal attemot was blocked by Laith Wallschleger, his 5th career block, tying the school record. After the blocked field goal, Delaware went on a 9 play, 80 yard drive that ended with Hurley throwing a 25 yard scoring toss to tight end Nick Boyle, to make it 42-14 with 9:49 remaining. The final score of the game came on a bizarre play. Delaware intercepted Del State quarterback Esayah Obado, but coughed up the football on the return. Obado scooped it up and ran it in for a Hornets score to make it 42-21. Trent Hurley completed 24 of 31 passes for 328 yards and 4 touchdowns...the yards and touchdowns are career highs for Hurley. Nine different receivers caught passes for the Blue Hens. For the second straight game, Delaware piled up yardage, most of it through the air, as they averaged 7 and a half yards per play. Delaware gained 456 yards, 328 through the air, as they raised their record to 2-0. Delaware plays its first road game of the year next Saturday, at Navy. |
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Brad Pitt shot the photo of his baby mama breastfeeding one of their twins, as well as a bunch of the photos inside the November issue of the fashion magazine. Somewhere, Jennifer Aniston is not smiling.
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"Cabin next to Senja Island, Norway in the Arctic Ocean."
"La Baita, a stone barn in Val d'Ossola, in the central Alps of Italy. Originally built in the 1750s, it was renovated as a cabin by Federico Vagliani in the 1970s."
"The Coopsicle is one of the 14 original chicken coops in the recently released book Reinventing the Chicken Coop."
How to Stay Alive in the Woods by Bradford Angier. This is not only a part of Cabin Porn's library, but mine, too. My partner brought it into the relationship and reading it makes me want to hike into the middle of wherever and forage for a while.
"Cabin near Mt. Baldy, California."
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Bellingham's Indoor Skatepark
Around 1979 I the Bellingham Skatepark opened, located in the Watcom county fairgrounds indoor arena. It consisted of a collection of plexi-glass ramps, and wood ramps. This was a shot on the 7 foot high mini ramps. We used to call this doing a "wheeler" since no coping to connect with, the rider was riding on one wheel. Hence the wheeler.
Same mini ramp, only this time I over shot the wheeler. Opps! I made all my wood boards in wood shop in Jr. High. This was one of my favorites. It fit my big feet and wide stance.
This was me in the huge half pipe. I hadn't ridden a half pipe before this time. I was still four feet from the vert section.
Same half pipe, only this was nearly a year or so later. I think this was 1980. In that time, I had built my own half pipe, and was getting quite good at riding vert. I really liked that plexi-glass half pipe. It was one of the fastest ramps I ever rode. The Vert Section of the ramp said, "Firestone". Go figure. Rumor has it that the ramps still exist, and were used two years ago at Mt. Baker. Cool, huh?
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The Mayo House
The house is reported to be haunted by the Mayo family. In a fit of rage, Mr. Mayo killed his family and then hanged himself. It is said that if one approaches the house at night, he will be chased by dogs. The family will then come outside, get the dog, and invite the person inside. It is said that upon entering the house one will see a rope dangling the stair well. Suddenly, the rope and the family will vanish.
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meeshi says: |
November 18, 2005, 4:32 pm |
I think that would be cool to see. I like haunted stuff. But how do I know it's true?
mandy says: |
November 26, 2005, 9:59 pm |
ive been in that house…
travis says: |
December 1, 2005, 2:06 pm |
will someone leave me a commit on where is this house located or send it to email@example.com
travis says: |
December 1, 2005, 2:07 pm |
will someone leave me a commit on where is this house located or send it to firstname.lastname@example.com please
thayet59 says: |
December 9, 2005, 11:36 am |
Yikes. This is kind of freaky. But the story lacks detail.
Jody McCurry says: |
December 12, 2005, 9:48 am |
I have never seen a true ghost but do beleive in ghost Not only because I am a christan but because I think when people die they are ethier in limbo plus I think in giving events in life bad things happen which make ghost even more real because of what happen. The thing for me is knowing fear maybe because it is felt in most cases but never seen Spirts I think can be felt but not seen. Ghost to most of us are ethier the unknown or the unepected to us that's what makes it scary to we live in a world where on some sort human level we can face good and evil because it can be seen no matter what we are faced with but the thing is as human beings it's hard for us as people to face or appect anything that is unknown yes ghost the only thing is I also think spirts can be angry of course giving the cards they were delt with. rather it was some part of history or tragic no matter what sprits have more of a reason to be mad if you were stuck between heaven and hell wouldn't you be a little upset.
Danelle says: |
January 4, 2006, 7:12 pm |
I would like to know the address of this house. if anyone can tell me please drop me a line. Thanks.
Kelsi says: |
January 20, 2006, 12:31 am |
This house no longer stands… there was orginally two houses!! one burnt down 30 or so years ago and thats were that story supposly happened but no one has ever witnessed it.. the other got burnt down last year by sum stupid punks!! i know the storys of this house i have pictures… and been there many times… our farm is right next to it…..
rhochelle says: |
March 9, 2006, 5:23 pm |
I really don't know what to say about this i'm speechless, what I do know is that the people who are submitting these stories need to be descriptive about these stories.
Taylor/Reyes says: |
March 15, 2006, 2:40 pm |
Jody McCurry: Ghosts exist because I own one!!
***This is response from the Taylor/Reyes corporation to take over the world, one ghost at a time***
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March 23, 2006, 8:19 pm |
wayne says: |
April 10, 2006, 2:40 pm |
i have been there and have info on this house ….i researched the family for a yr…if anyone wants info contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com….kelsi if u see this contact me…if u still live near there
Sare says: |
April 15, 2006, 12:41 am |
hey, this is not really that scary. but its still scary. thanks
Jen says: |
April 29, 2006, 8:40 am |
Freaky things happen in my house but it's not meant to be haunted…i get scared on my own. i'm 13, i have a few ghost stories but some people say they aren't true. i have a real ghost on my phone but i don't no how to get it on the internet.
Anyway, this story does not sound true it sounds made up, but that's what i think, it could be true for all I no…(it's lacks proper detail) I mean, how does anyone know it's true unless somebody has been there…I say it remains a mystery coz the house is no longer there…
hannah says: |
May 24, 2006, 5:33 am |
wow oh my
Shannon says: |
June 21, 2006, 6:26 pm |
Anyone interested in the paranormal, I am co founder of a local group in Fayetteville, North Carolina. My partner and I are looking for some new members willing to go on investigations. We have already partially investigated the Vander Light haunting. We still have to go back to with our equipment, but we did catch pictures of several orbs and ectoplasm. Our contact info is on our web site. http://www.namghs.com.
Thanks and hope to hear from you soon!!
katie rogers says: |
August 16, 2006, 12:29 pm |
OMG shut up i live near tarboro too. sucks ive never seen this place but what ever maybe soon. i guess but i do believe in ghosts and ive seen some and they are pretty scary to me and i freak when i see one. i cant hardly sleep. i think i have a ghost in my house b/c one night i was laying on my bed and then the bed slumped down and i just thought it was my cat but when i went to feel for the cat it wont there. so i got up and turn on the light and nothing was there but you could see the print on the bed. i was freaking out. so i couldnt sleep that night. later that night it felt like someone was rubbing my leg and i jumped up and once again, nothing. sometimes ill be sitting in my living room and my bedroom door will slowly open and i had it all the way closed. this mess is creepy. thank god im moving some time soon. well later ppl. SWE "09″ yea man!! lots of love!
william whichard lee says: |
September 14, 2006, 2:55 pm |
please anyone send me info my grandma dean lee lives in one of the mayo houses on shiloh farm road tarborowilliam so email@example.com
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September 15, 2006, 1:39 pm |
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James H. Moak, MD, RDMS
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
- B.A. History, Yale University (1989)
- M.D. University of Mississippi (1999)
- Residency, Emergency Medicine, Alameda County Medical Center,
Oakland, Ca (2003)
Clinical and Research Interests:
- Resident and medical student education
- Diagnostic emergency ultrasound
- Ultrasound-guided vascular access
- Evidence based medicine
- Clinical decision-making
National Activities:
- Chair, SAEM Ultrasound Interest Group, 2009-10
- Chair, SAEM Ultrasound Interest Group Fellowship Committee, 2010-11
- Member, ACEP Ultrasound Section Fellowship Curriculum Committee,
- Elected Member, Executive
Board for Ultrasound Fellowship Website (eusfellowships.com),
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- Foreign languages (Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese)
- Music (Elvis, Al Green, Gypsy Kings)
- Sports (football, basketball, baseball)
- Swimming with my kids
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Moak JH, Rajkumar J, Woods WA. The Wire Is Really Easy to See (WIRES): Sonographic Visualization of the Guide Wire by Novices. Can J Emer Med [pending publication]
Moak JH, Silverberg B, Vaughan A. Ultrasound-Guided Hip Arthrocentesis In A Child With Hip Pain And Fever. West J Emer Med; [pending publication]
- Moak JH, Lyons ME, Lindsell CJ. Bedside renal ultrasound in the evaluation of suspected ureterolithiasis. Am J Emer Med 2012 Jan;30(1):218-21
- Moak JH, Lyons MS, Wright SW, Lindsell CJ. Needle and guidewire visualization in ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein cannulation. Am J Emer Med 2011: 29(4):432-6.
- Moak JH, Gaspari RJ, Raio CC, Hart KW, Lindsell CJ. Motivations, job procurement, and job satisfaction among current and former ultrasound fellows. Acad Emer Med 2010; 17(6):644-648.
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I'm no Commander Shepard, but Mass Effect 3 is my favorite game on the Kinect.This is difficult. This just might have "/thread"'d this thread.
Playing with connect makes me feel like playing something else.
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It makes me feel pity for those that bought it.Yeah, I should have seen that coming -______-
Sorry not trying to troll I seriously feel bad for those that bought it thinking that they would put out some games for it.
I can't believe that Child of Eden is making me want to get a kinect.
Child of Eden + Kinect is win. I also like the audio commands for Netflix- not saying those things pay for the unit- just sayin I like those things.
I'm no derp, but derpy derpy doo.
I'm no Pacman, but playing Pacman makes me feel like Pacman.
I'm no ordnance expert, but playing Bomberman makes me feel like Sergeant First Class William James.
I'm no Tom Calancy but Future Soldier with Kinect makes me feel like Diana Ross.
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I'm no Tom Calancy but Future Soldier with Kinect makes me feel like Diana Ross.
explain yo'self Tom CAlancy.
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I'm no engineer, but Fable: The Journey with Kinect makes me feel like I'm on rails.
I'm not Peter Molyneux but Fable: The Journey on Kinect makes me feel like I'm on a guided journey.
Indifferent. I don't have a Kinect, but I haven't been impressed with what I've seen so far.
I'm no FBI Agent, but my coffee warned me about the Kinect. Isn't that right, Zach?
I have no feelings on it. The closest I can come is that I'll never play it, but that's more due to an aversion to looking at myself than a hatred of Kinect.
I'm not Batman but Kinect + Arkam City makes me feel like Batman Batman Batman.
I'm no film director, but blowing shit up last night made me feel like Michael Bay.
I'm no Kinect but playing with myself makes me feel dirty and ashamed.
I'm no Mr. Caffeine, but DOODLEE DOODLEE DOODLEE DOODLEE DOO.
I'm no wizard, but games with kinect makes me think that looks fucked up.
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A Bradley County resident wants to warn others after being targeted for a scam by individuals claiming to be Medicare representatives.
Pat Steele said she received a call from someone with a foriegn accent on Sept 12. The caller claimed information was needed to send out new Medicare cards.
"I was thinking, 'Well, Oct. 1 is coming up and maybe because of Obamacare, Social Security is issuing new cards,'" Steele said.
When the caller asked for bank account numbers, she knew it was a scam. Steele said Medicare had never asked for account information before.
A call to Medicare confirmed that new cards were not being issued, Steele said.
Medicare would send a letter in the mail if something like that were to happen.
Steele said she wants to warn others who may think it is legitimate and give out their information.
Steele also reported the call to the Federal Trade Commission.
According to the FTC website, scammers often adapt old scams to make them relate to current events. In July, the FTC posted information warning consumers not to give information to people calling claiming those answering the phone needed to provide information to be able to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
The Health Insurance Marketplace will not be available until Oct. 1.
Many scams ask for personal information via phone or email. To avoid becoming a victim and losing money, never give out bank account or Social Security information to unconfirmed sources.
Most banks do not ask for such personal information via email.
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These multi-layered artworks take ordinary flat surfaces and transform them into extraordinary deep masterpieces. The effect appears to be straight out of a 3D film, where pieces appear as if they are floating in space.
Artists can use a number of techniques to achieve this ghostly layered look, generally mixing mediums to create a faceted space. Paper such as vellum or mylar has a translucent quality that allows artists to continue building up from their initial drawing. Wax or encaustic is used to seal surfaces where new mediums can be applied over top. Photographers are also able to create multi-layered pieces by overexposing one negative onto the next to create a one-of-a-kind image.
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CINEBENCH is a real-world test suite that assesses your computer's performace capabilities. MAXON CINEBENCH is based on MAXON's award-winning animation software, CINEMA 4D, which is used extensively by studios and production houses worldwide for 3D content creation. MAXON software has been used in blockbuster movies such as Spider-Man, Star Wars, The Chronicles of Narnia and many more.
MAXON CINEBENCH runs several tests on your computer to measure the performance of the main processor and the graphics card under real world circumstances. The benchmark application makes use of up to 16 CPUs or CPU cores and is available for Windows (32-bit and 64-Bit) and Macintosh (PPC and Intel-based).
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If you're anything like me, you have a lot of birthdays to remember throughout the year, and you might not be so good at it. The solution? Insert a simple birthday calendar directly in your line of sight every day so that you won't forget to put a card in the mail!
It literally takes about five minutes to put together, and today, I will show you how! For my calendar, I am using the 4"x6" calendars from the Elle's Studio 2014 Paper Collection. I love the 'special notes' writing area on the side- perfect for writing down the birthday names! As well as a calendar, you will also need:
- Heavyweight chipboard
- Crop-A-Dile or other heavy-duty hole punch
- Adhesive
- Xacto blade
- Patterned paper
- 2 book rings
- Small stamp to mark the days
- Ink pad
- Pen
- Any other embellishments you want to finish it off
Begin with a 12"x12" piece of heavy chipboard. The thin stuff won't work for this project since it won't be able to support its own weight. Because my calendar cards are 4"x6", I wanted to make the stand 5"x7", with a 1-1/2"x 7" base. First I measured out 5"x7", then I added the 1-1/2" at the bottom.
This is how it looked before cutting.
Next, cut all the way around the outside of your rectangle.
Now, to create your platform base, you will want to score along your bottom line. Make sure you don't cut all the way through! For my chipboard, it took me four passes with my Xacto to cut all the way through, so to score, I just went through two times.
Once your line is scored, set your stand up and bend along your score line until it stands up on its own. Now to the easy stuff!
Cover your stand front with patterned paper. Using your calendar cards as a template, punch holes through the chipboard, as well as your calendar cards. Then, just hang the cards on with binding rings.
Add embellishments as you feel necessary, but remember to leave the top clear so that you can flip your calendar cards to the back once the month is finished.
I used a star stamp to mark the birthdays with gold ink & wrote the name of the birthday girl or boy in the 'special notes' area.
Now you have no excuse for forgetting Aunt Mary's birthday, right?
If you create this project, link me up! Happy creating!
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Although its name is actually derived from a Longfellow poem, this charming Shoreditch shop inspires patrons to "labour away" with its enticing selection of everyday home goods, ranging from sleek metal dustpans to hand-knitted dishcloths. Established in 2000 by former menswear designers Rachel Wythe-Moran and Simon Watkins, who had become disillusioned with the demands of ever-changing trends, Labour & Wait specializes in timeless, functional and simplistically beautiful goods from across the globe. The shop itself is tidy and cheerful, brimming with such tempting treasures as pastel milk jugs, ceramic teapots, cozy wool throws, leather diaries, ash-handled trowels and darling aprons.
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Staples has labeled this model as the "660 Series," but it's actually the updated 4th Gen Haswell 3000 Series which replaced the 660.
Great deal on a solid mid-tier desktop.
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I bought one of these a month ago when they were on sale for 449.99. If it is truly an I3847-4617BK, then the processor will be an I5-4460, running at 3.2ghz, with Intel HD4600 graphics. Staples had the model I387-4616k mismarked as an I387- 4617k. I bought it anyways as it was an Intel I5-4440, 3.1ghz with Intel HD4600 graphics. The computer runs great. You'll need to run the chipset update to get the unit running up to speed. It was slow right out of the box. I added an EVGA GTX 750 SC, from Newegg, which runs off the motherboard's power supply and only requires a 300w power supply, which either of these units has and now I'm gaming on it, running at high to very high settings. It's a great machine at a great price.
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The state is awarding $46 million to help finance 76 large-scale solar energy projects across New York.
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States Cooling to Renewable Energy
Legislatures in half the states that require electric utilities to buy renewable energy are considering proposals to roll back those mandates.
Solar Impulse's 'Across America' Tour Destinations Announced For Multiple U.S. Cities
A solar-powered plane that has wowed aviation fans in Europe is set to travel across the United States
Gov. Cuomo's NY-Sun Competitive Solar Program Off to a Bright Start
March 28, 2013 – Albany, NY – Governor Cuomo's NY-Sun Competitive PV Program is drawing strong participation from New York energy customers and solar developers. In a successful first round, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) awarded $46 million for 76 large-scale projects totaling 52 megawatts (MW) of new solar capacity, enough to power nearly 9,000 New York homes. Solar advocates and industry applauded the early results of the program and the state's continued commitment to bringing reliable clean power and local solar jobs to New York.
Americans Want More Emphasis on Solar, Wind, Natural Gas
No fewer than two in three Americans want the U.S. to put more emphasis on producing domestic energy using solar power (76%), wind (71%), and natural gas (65%). Far fewer want to emphasize the production of oil (46%) and the use of nuclear power (37%). Least favored is coal, with about one in three Americans wanting to prioritize its domestic production.
Initiative Brings Solar Power to Recovery Center
Trish Hussey and Rita Leadem stretched a ribbon in front of a solar panel set up just outside the front door of the Freedom House Recovery Center on Thursday afternoon.
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Gov. Deval Patrick has signed an energy bill that requires Massachusetts utilities to buy more of their electricity in competitively bid, long-term contracts with renewable energy providers.
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The Armpit of America. Dirty Jersey. Nearly every New Jerseyan is familiar with such jeers leveled at the Garden State. Yet in spite of the images - or smells - such terms may evoke, the Christie administration recently signed into law bipartisan legislation to support and maintain the solar incentive market that has made New Jersey the solar powerhouse of America. It is thoroughly encouraging to see bipartisan cooperation in Trenton continue to show support for a clean, renewable energy source - both for the sake of New Jersey and for the nation.
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PUBLISHED: 18 Oct 2013 00:05:00 | UPDATED: 18 Oct 2013 10:25:35PUBLISHED: 18 Oct 2013 PRINT EDITION: 18 Oct 2013Tony Abbott says political parties cannot defy the public view. Photo: Glenn Hunt
Laura Tingle
You have to remind yourself sometimes that the Labor Party is not actually in government any more.
After a brief and refreshing period of love and harmony, the media was able to feast again this week on the easy pickings of factional bickering and bile spewing.
And even the Prime Minister seems to have difficulty getting out of the habit of framing the policy debate in terms of what Labor will do, rather than what his government will do about it.
Tony Abbott emerged on Tuesday to announce the release of an exposure draft of the carbon tax repeal legislation.
"This is very important legislation. It is legislation designed to take the cost of living pressure off Australian families, and to boost the competitiveness of Australian business," he said.
"So if you are in favour of a good deal for Australian families, and if you are in favour of a fair deal for Australian workers and for Australian jobs, this is legislation that you must support."
The Coalition was "confident that the public pressure on the Labor Party will be such that they will not defy the mandate of the Australian people at the election."
Repealing the carbon price might well be a mandate issue for the Coalition. But the way we run our politics these days, and the fact the Prime Minister still approaches the carbon legislation as a battering ram with which to break Labor and another Labor leader, means all the discussion at the moment is about what Labor is going to do, rather than whether the Coalition could do more to actually resolve the issue of carbon pricing, once and for all.
Abbott's clear assessment, as reflected in his remarks on Tuesday, has long been that Labor would roll over on the carbon price.
"The absolute lesson of recent Australian political history is that political parties cannot defy the public view, and the public view is overwhelmingly that they don't like this toxic tax," he argued.
Well, that is one lesson of recent political history. But here is another one.
Abbott's very prime ministership is built on defying the then public view, but only after a complete about-turn of his own.
In July 2009 Abbott took to the pages of The Australian to argue the Coalition should let Labor's carbon price scheme through Parliament, arguing the Coalition should not engage in a double-dissolution fight "it can't win".
But in November 2009 he spectacularly shifted, arguing the Coalition had to shift to avoid a wide and damaging internal split.
Bill Shorten can contemplate Abbott's words on both positions but also the fact the key to the now PM's political success was not built on the lesson he now preaches but on opposing the government and pushing it to the brink.
A crucial difference of course, was that the Coalition was opposing an impost from opposition whereas Labor is advocating, from opposition, reintroducing an impost which has been discredited with the public by Abbott's relentless attacks.
But whatever versions of machismo we see from both sides in coming months, business is trying to come to terms with the fact its expectations that the carbon tax will miraculously be abolished before Christmas, or at worst before June, may be just a tad optimistic.
Let's consider the logistics of this debate, irrespective of Labor's final position.
The federal Parliament returns on November 12. The carbon legislation will be introduced in the first week of four scheduled sitting weeks this year.
The government might want to rush it through the House but it has also said it will consult fully.
So there is a prospect of the package of bills going to a House committee. Even if it doesn't, and gets through the lower house before Christmas, you can be confident the first thing the Senate will do is refer the bills to a Senate committee.
At best, with goodwill involved, that committee might meet through January and February before the upper house is prepared to vote. That is with goodwill involved, of which there isn't a lot at the moment. Labor will be able to argue reasonable processes of Parliament in defence of not making a quick decision.
Like Tony Abbott in July 2009, some in Labor ranks may be concerned about the prospect of a double-dissolution election it can't win if it opposes the bills.
But the September 7 election outcome must reduce, rather than increase, the likelihood of a double-dissolution poll any time soon, given such an election halves the quota needed to win a spot, increasing the prospects of even more minority parties. Consider also that, despite the parliamentary militancy between 2008 and 2010, Labor didn't get a real double-dissolution trigger until late in 2009.
Whatever the loud noises, senators are not stupid about holding off the prospect of losing their job as long as possible.
Meantime, the Coalition has to manage all the expectations it has fostered in the business community that the carbon tax would be gone from "day one" versus the dawning reality there is considerable uncertainty about what will happen under either the current or future Senate.
And it is here business and Labor actually have a mutual interest.
It is one thing to get rid of one carbon pricing system. It is another to know what is going to replace it.
While business views are divided about carbon, a market-based mechanism is seen as better policy than a budget measure like the Coalition's Direct Action. And no-one really knows what Direct Action involves, except huge expense.
That's not to suggest any likelihood the Coalition will suddenly deviate from its path of getting rid of the current system altogether. It is just that business wants to know what will replace it, just as Labor is unlikely to buckle without trying to reshape the debate about what should replace the current scheme.
Whether Labor caves or not, it is the Coalition that will have to deal with the fact business had thought getting rid of Labor and seeing "its" government installed would resolve all its problems.
The Abbott Government is now under siege from every business group under the sun. Broadcasters want more concessions on licences, the financial sector wants laws on financial advice fees unwound, there are pressures for gas reservations. And, quietly, business is trying to get Abbott's paid parental leave scheme redrawn.
There is already even some frustration the new government has not "done more".
But there is a bigger point here too.
At some point, we need to consider that more economic reform will require less combative politics than we are used to.
Business, more than any other group, has an interest in encouraging pragmatism and compromise from both sides of the political divide, rather than simply expecting it can get everything it wants from an amenable government.
Laura Tingle is the AFR's political editor.
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After doing some deck building and testing with the new expansion, I think it's a strong addition to the game - but then, the first expansion usually is! But I had some quick thoughts on how it may impact the metagame.
Corporation: Overall, I think the expansion really boosts the Corporation player. One of the issues with the Core Set was that the Corp player was fairly tightly constrained in deck building due to difficulty balancing the mix of cards (agendas, ice, etc.) with the agenda requirements and faction limitations. The expansion really starts to open things up for Corp by adding new options for agendas in particular.
Agendas: Some of the new agendas may have some real utility, but the main advantage of the having new agendas is that the Corp player can now actually start making some choices on the mix of agendas in the deck. That's a big change from the Core Set, where the only viable approach was to put all the neutral and faction agendas into the deck, due to the restriction against out-of-faction agendas and the minimum AP requirement, which left very little room for adjustment.
The biggest benefit probably goes to NBN and Weyland, as they now have agendas at a good range of price points available, and therefore can significantly alter the number of agenda cards in the deck. All the Corp factions benefit, though, by having more faction-specific agendas available, which will let them drop agendas that don't synchronize with the rest of the deck.
Ice: As with the agendas, I think the main impact of the new ice will simply be to give the Corp player more options on structuring the overall deck. More neutral and on-faction ice at different price points and of different types will help the Corp player build either a faster or a stronger deck, rather than having to dig into other faction ice at a sometimes steep influence cost to do the same.
Draco: The ice included tends to be more-of-the-same for each of the factions, although I think Draco bears a special mention. While it's weak relative to other ice, it's super-cheap and neutral, and as such will really help support quick-and-dirty Corp decks, and is certainly useful for bluffing. It's particularly useful for a Corp player who is able to maintain a significant economic advantage over a Runner with weak link strength, as it forces the Runner to spend credits on either breaking it or fending off a trace attempt. The flexible cost is really nice, even if in most cases it doesn't make sense to spend much more than a couple credits rezzing it, as it means you are guaranteed to get it up. And really nice for NBN with their free trace credits.
Runner: I don't see as much advantage for the Runner from this expansion. None of the cards really open up new Runner strategies - they do tend to provide a bit more flexibility in choice of cards for existing strategies, but not much beyond that.
Whizzard: I'm a little cool on Whizzard, but he may not be that bad. Noise is great, but it's conceivable that an Anarch may want to put together a deck that is something other than a Virus deck, and if so, Whizzard's not a bad choice. The main advantage is being able to hammer the Corp economy, primarily by clearing out pesky PAD Campaigns and Adonis Campaigns, and by trashing expensive upgrades like SanSan City Grid. For an Anarch who intends to focus on remote servers instead of the Archives, it's a decent choice, but not quite game-changing.
ZU.13 Key Master: The included ice will help each faction fill out a full set of icebreakers without having to resort to out-of-faction cards or Ye Olde Crypsis, which is nice. But the real star of the new icebreakers is certainly the dog. The 0 MU requirement is just really good, particularly for Naturals who really want to work a Magnum Opus into the mix, and who often have the link strength to host ZU.13. Yes, in the long run the Gordian Blade may be better, but slot efficiency is really good for structuring the Runner's rig, and I think this is the obvious choice for now.
Plascrete Carapace: This is the one card that I think changes the game for the Runner, and I'm a bit surprised that it seems to have received only a lukewarm response. One big issue that Runners now need to consider is that, particularly with Project Atlas available, Weyland can easily fish out two Scorched Earths and finish off the Runner with a double-barrel shotgun blast the second the Runner gets tagged. That's incredibly dangerous. Carapace is the perfect answer and should help the Runner survive even a worst-case scenario. I think tag-and-bag strategies are still very viable, but this card should help the Posted Bounty-Scorched Earth-Scorched Earth nightmare from becoming a common occurrence.
What's Missing? Two things this expansion seems to be short on: cool operations that open up new tactics, and new sources of income. Neither is particularly critical, as the Core Set has a fair number of both. I think that's fine, as what the expansion really needed was to fill out options on agendas, ice, and icebreakers, but I'd like to see some more attention to operations and economics in upcoming expansions.


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A Dyneema windbreaker with raglan sleeves, zipper front, and a hood that folds into the collar.
I would love a beautiful long trenchcoat made of that same fabric, with thin belts made of contrasting colors with the fabric that is used for the Key Straps and wide belts made of the Ego/Super Ego closure with fabric inserts.
It would be the greatest, most fun and stylish trenchcoat ever!
Would be even better if it was packable and a rain hat would be nice too. :)
My wish list is 1. A Bigger Co-Pilot. 2. More colors for the packing cubes. 3. More colors for the W. Flyer. 4. More Brain Cell Colors (which used to be available and then it went to only black, don't know why)
With steel lining would be awesome!
Also, OP in ultrasuede would be great. I went online to order more ultrasuede kindle pouch (I have 1 cayenne). No longer on the website. I am very sad.
I agree on the "up-sized" Synapse. The nice clean and well organized style of the Synapse combined with the ability to easily store a 15.4" MacBook Pro in a TB Cache - for extra safety when the MacBook needs to be toted around without having any extra bulk when the MacBook isn't needed - would be a bag I'd consider.
I'd love to see a Zephyr with navy/wasabi like its big brother Empire Builder. I need something colorful that is organized and not too floppy. Can't bring myself to buy another black or gray bag.
AND another vote here for a smaller size of horizontal Freudian Slip. Something that carries letter-sized folders, perhaps with a tad thinner padding to fit smaller bags. Maybe a pocket that is perfect size for a Kindle or iPad? with some ultrasuede lining? Please, Santa Tom? ;-)
Synapse with a water bottle pocket! I know a Camelback fits in the middle outside pocket, buts its easier to grab on the outside. I bought my son a LL Bean Backpack without outside pockets and it's a drag. I put his camelback inside his backpack and it leaked water all over.
A Black-Iberian Aeronaut is on deck at chez Badger, along with a stuff sack and some OPs. The Mrs and I are going on a righteous Christmas holiday and we only have one maximum legal-sized carry-on bag. I may also buy a second SCB for Mrs B. I got her one this summer, and she was super-duper-dorayme skeptical about it but now she loves it. LOVES IT, I say.
whoo--getting a little giddy at work! Back to reading papers.
I would love, love to see a kids backpack. One that will carry them through Kindergarten and all they way into college. Wouldn't that be novel in our throw away society?
Some sort of simple dyneema garment bag would be great for car business trips or for packing into a full-size rolling suitcase. Basic requirements for me:
1) could handle several hangers including some with shirts only and at least two with suits or sport coat and pants
2) hook for hanging on closet rod or over door
3) a full-width pocket for ties or some other tie holding system... Or maybe even a Tom Bihn tie case that can hold several (4-5?) ties and attach to the garment bag via o rings on the garment bag
4) can fold in half or thirds and stay that way
This is probably not commercially feasible, but... oh how I would love an Azelea Ego.
Just got a new iPhone 4S yesterday, along with a Sena Ultraslim pouch. I really like that style of pouch. It's thin, so it doesn't offer lots of protection, but it keeps dust, pocket lint, etc. off the phone. Which got me to thinking... A pouch like that in cork with ultrasuede lining would be awesome.
An ultralight, ultra thin protective over-sack, like the pull-out rain covers on some camera bags. Something that folds up small that one can use to protect the Aeronaut, TriStar, etc. if the unthinkable happens and you're forced to gate check your bag. This would solve the one weak link in the Tom Bihn product line: the very things that make the bags so wonderful to carry on work against them in the baggage compartment (backpack straps, etc.). Honestly, in the years I've traveled with Bihn gear as carry on I've never had to check a piece but the day will probably come and it would be great to have some protection in that event.


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How to Get Over Your Crush
Every time you see him butterflies dance in your stomach. The world seems to go slower. You can't look away and then you see him kiss another girl, do something stupid or the worse, but it is time to face reality and get over him. Here are some steps and tips to help.
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1Figure out why you don't want to date him anymore. Is it something stupid like he's dating someone else? Then he might like that person. Back off but don't give up. Once he's single chat him up.Ad
2Don't try and forget him! That'll never work. You'll just end up liking him more. Plus you know you might have to do a project in History! Instead try and make him your friend. If he's popular and/or not your friend just treat him like any other person that walks in the hallway.
3Give It some time. The feeling wont just go away. You once thought about changing your last name to his! (don't lie! I know you did). Just see how much fun it is to be his buddy and not his stalkerish crush.
4If he asks you out. Think (BTW you'll probably only have 2 seconds to think) about your reason for trying to get over him. If you can put them aside, then go for it. If they were a bit to large tell him you'll think about it and, well THINK ABOUT IT! About the advantages and disadvantagesAd
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- If you are trying to get over him because he has a girlfriend, don't try to get them to break up. It is rude, and your crush will hate you because of it.
- Give it around 3 months. If you STILL can't get over him. Then and only then try forgetting him.
- Can't find any reasons for not crushing on him? If it just doesn't feel right still do this. It just wont work as well.
- What to do when He ask you out? Be cool! Don't bother him 24/7 just give him a hug or kiss (depending on age) A few times a day . Try and pull him away from his pals every so often but not everyday.
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Document Type Master's Dissertation Author Esterhuyse, Daniel Johannes URN etd-01182005-115035 Document Title Establishment of the South African baseline surface radiation network station at De Aar Degree MSc (Meteorology) Department Geography, Geo-Informatics and Meteorology Supervisor
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Date 2005-07-06 Availability unrestricted Abstract The South African Weather Service (SAWS) was offered a unique opportunity to become involved in the prestigious global Baseline Surface Radiation Network (BSRN) project in 1995. This study is an academical and technical document describing and elucidating aspects regarding the eventual establishment of the BSRN measurement facility at De Aar that embodies South Africa's involvement.The dissertation opens with an introductory chapter offering background information and an explanation of circumstances leading to South Africa's involvement in this project, including reasons exactly why De Aar was chosen to be the South African BSRN site. This is followed by details on a scientific measurement plan including necessary information on radiation processes in the atmosphere, measurement techniques and associated instrumentation. The next chapter is devoted to the design of a radiometric measurement system answering to the scientific plan, with more details on instrumentation, peripherals, calibration and data management strategies.
Three years of real measured data since station establishment, is used as a basis to apply and evaluate the various quality assurance techniques of the central BSRN data-archive. Special reference is made in a separate chapter to the two partial solar eclipses that traversed Southern Africa in 2001 and 2002, in the form of case studies.
This dissertation is illustrated by several photos, and rounded off by details of the station-to-archive file format as laid down by the international BSRN data-archive, a useful table reflecting sunrise, sunset, solar transit, day length and Top Of Atmosphere (TOA) radiation, an explanation on climate zone classification, as well as a useful technical guide on setting up a pyrgeometer.
Apart from the academic content this document also intends to serve as a guideline for station operation and future development of whatever form, for both the station scientist and the station manager. Such developments can include the establishment of other BSRN stations, or in general the enhancement of the quality of solar radiation measurements over the entire Southern Africa Developing Community (SADC) region.
The author wishes to state that in presenting this document in English, he does not wish to promote English as scientific language at the expense of Afrikaans. The choice of language was taken purely on the basis of broader international involvement and a wider local usefulness of this document.
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SALT LAKE CITY, June 14, 2013 —Write the Ask Angela Column by sending an email to firstname.lastname@example.com or through the Ask Angela Facebook page.
I saw a few text messages pop up on my friend's phone that included my name. Curiosity got the better of me and I picked up the phone and read what I could of the text messages.
From what I was able to read she's planning on getting back together with an old boyfriend, but knowing that I completely disapprove (he's abusive and awful) demanded that our mutual friend keep the information from me. Our mutual friend promised that she wouldn't tell me and that's all I read.
I find this issue to be very serious and I want to confront my friend and beg her not to make such a horrible mistake, but I feel like because I obtained the information in a somewhat dishonest manner, I have no right to say anything.
Do you think it's possible to talk to her about this? Or does invading her privacy make my opinion moot.
Sincerely, GovernmentGal
Dear GovernmentGal,
Could you try talking to your friend without even mentioning the text messages? Yes, it's invasive behavior for friends to read other friends' text messages without permission, but mentioning that might detract from the main point that you're trying to make. That main point being: You don't want your friend to be in an abusive relationship.
Try saying something like, "Hey I've noticed you've been spending more time with (insert guy). I'm concerned because of (insert reason)."
Or, "Hey, how are things going with (insert guy)? You never mention him anymore. Is he still around?"
You guys are friends, but she's obviously aware that you would disapprove, so instead of using your ill-obtained info to ambush her, try using it to find ways to be a better friend in what may be her time of need.
If the guilt of doing something you shouldn't have is getting to you, then you can be honest and upfront about that. Most people can relate to the temptation to do a little snooping, especially where their name is involved. Tell her you saw some texts messages that you shouldn't have seen, you're sorry, and you want to apologize for that and reaffirm your care and respect for her. Tell her if she wants to talk, you're there to talk, and leave it at that.
The snooping was bad, but how you're feeling and your desire to help is good. Don't let the one damage your ability to do the other.
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At 12:28 a.m. police received a call reporting what appeared to have been a Molotov cocktail burning in the street. A neighbor put the fire out with a bucket of water and noted that a glass bottle had burst, which appeared to have had a rag soaked in kerosene inside. Police were unable to locate anyone nearby with more information about where the device came from.
Sunday, September 11
At 11:40 a.m. police received a call reporting a theft at a residence on the 450 block of Mankato Avenue. A 20-year-old woman told police she had a gathering the night before that was over at about 4 a.m. A male and female left the residence but said they would come back, so the woman left the door unlocked. She said she heard the two come back and talk for a few minutes, then leave. Later she noticed a stereo receiver valued at $200, two subwoofer speakers valued at $1,000, and a royal blue gym bag containing a cell phone, wallet and over-the-counter medicine were missing. Police are investigating.
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At 850 a.m. police received a call from a landlord of a residence on the 100 block of West Third Street reporting damage to his apartment building. Police said light fixtures in the hallway and exit signs were torn from the walls. Tenants explained theyd hosted a party that got out of hand, and when they tried to make people leave, they stayed in the hallway for some time.
Wednesday, September 14
At 5:28 p.m. police were called to Edwards Mini Storage on the 100 block of Gould Street on a report of items stolen from a unit there. A 23-year-old Winona man told police the handle was cut off his unit and some Sony stereo speakers, along with other speakers, valued at between $600 and $800 were stolen from the unit. A blue laundry basket with empty DVD cases that did not belong to the man was found in the unit. Police are investigating.
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At 5:08 p.m. police were called to Sixth and Center streets on a report of a pedestrian and vehicle accident. Police said a vehicle driven by Lacey Lynn Dols, 21, of Preston, Minn., was traveling westbound on Sixth Street when she struck a 21-year-old woman from Farmington. Police said Dols vision was obstructed by another vehicle that was stopped in the intersection for the woman to cross. The victim suffered minor injuries and was not taken to the hospital, police said.
At 5:36 a.m. police were called to HyVee on a report of an employee theft. Staff there said Timothy Joseph Foster, 46, of Winona, had been making fake returns and pocketing the money since March, taking a total of $1,935 from the store. Police said Foster admitted to the theft and he was referred to the county attorneys office for potential charges of felony theft.
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At 5:09 p.m. police responded to a report of a violation of an order for protection at a residence in Minnesota City. Police said a woman with an order against James Arthur Rydman, 45, of Minnesota City, said he came to her house and told her he would drive his car into her van if she did not come out. Police said he left before they arrived but he was located in Kasson and arrested on potential charges of violating an order for protection and making terroristic threats.


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Oak Lawn: Registration continues through December for Oak Lawn Baseball's 2014 season. Information: oaklawnbaseball.com.
Southland: South Suburban College and coach Steve Ruzich host a catching camp for ages 8 to 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 26 and 27 at the main campus, 15800 S. State St., South Holland. Fee: $100. Information: Steve Ruzich at (708) 596-2000, Ext. 2413.
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Bridgeview: Girls basketball teams are invited to join Bridgeview Park District's league, which runs from December to March. Team divisions are fourth, fifth and sixth grades, and seventh and eighth grades. Games will be played on Saturdays and/or Sundays at the park district's Sports Complex Gymnasium, 8100 S. Beloit Ave. Fee: $500 per team. Information: (708) 594-1818.
Chicago: Mount Carmel High School hosts a grammar school tournament for eighth-grade teams Sunday, Saturday and Dec. 15. Separate public and private school brackets will be formed, with the winners meeting in the championship. All teams are guaranteed two games. Fee: $75. Information: Sue Doheny at (773) 324-1020, Ext. 229.
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Southland: South Suburban College's men's basketball program and coach John Pigatti will host the eighth annual Holiday Basketball Camp for ages 7 to 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 30 and 31 at the college's main campus fitness center, 15800 S. State St., South Holland. Fee: $65. Information: John Pigatti at (708) 596-2000, Ext. 2524.
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Chicago: Current or former college players are sought for the Chicago Attitude women's fast-pitch team to compete in four weekend tournaments and round-robin play from June to August. Information: Robert Madrigal at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Southland: Diamonds in the Rough Fastpitch has openings for winter sessions for girls windmill pitching. Beginner, intermediate and advanced slots are available. Information: Bill Lammel at (708) 289-3438 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Southland: Midwest Elite Diamond 19-and-over women's fast-pitch club is looking for college softball players to play in summer. The team will play in four tournaments including nationals and two round-robins. There will be no practices. Information: Bill Lammel at (708) 289-3438 or email@example.com.
Palos Heights: Wimbledon Tennis offers lessons, drills and leagues for all ages at Wimbledon Tennis at Palos Courts, 12221 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights. Information: Kathy Wacnik at email@example.com or (708) 389-9100, Ext. 12.
Southland: CounterAttack Volleyball Club conducts tryouts for boys in grades four to eight at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 29 at the Franklin Loebe Center in Orland Park. CounterAttack will have teams in two divisions, 12U and 14U. Information: Jodi Frigo at (773) 484-7155, firstname.lastname@example.com or attackvolleyballclub.net.
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Reviewed French Quarter Beignets
Jul 15, 2011 in Food Network Community Toolbox on FoodNetwork.com
"My daughter and I made these this morning and they are amazing! Perhaps I cut them too small, but we made far more than 3 dozen beignets with this recipe. We will definitely make them again and may try some variations! Love them!""
Reviewed Maple-Roasted Turkey with Sage, Smoked Bacon, and Cornbread Stuffing
Nov 23, 2010 in Food Network Community Toolbox on Food Network
"My family LOVES this recipe! I have made this for the last 3 years and it always turns out fantastic! At this point, I'm now designated as the maker of "The Turkey" every year! My suggestion though, is to use all of the bacon that it calls for, and then add more! There's just something about bacon that makes the world (and turkey) seem better! :)"


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A 19-year-old man has been convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting death of local musician Ralph Ameduri Jr.
Samuel Sweet Jr. shot and killed Ameduri during a robbery outside Jessie's Lounge in Winter Haven in September 2011.
Ameduri was playing bass for a band the night he was killed.
Sweet was also convicted on four counts of attempted armed robbery with a firearm and one count of tampering with physical evidence.
A first-degree murder conviction comes with a mandatory life sentence.
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