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NCAA Lacrosse: Stanford Women's Lacrosse "2011 Media Guide" Shows The Cardinal "Reaching For New Heights"
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Tagged Media Guide, NCAA, Stanford, Women's Lacrosse Programs
NCAA Lacrosse: #7 Stanford Women's Lacrosse (13-1) Captures Top Seed In MPSF With 18-13 Win At Oregon April 15
No. 7 Stanford took control of the MPSF, clinching the No.1 seed in the conference tournament with a solid 18-13 defeat of Oregon.
The win for Stanford (13-1, 5-0 MPSF) leaves the Cardinal as the only undefeated team remaining in the conference, clinching at least a share of the regular season title. "I am really happy with offensive production against a tough MPSF opponent on the road," said head coach Amy Bokker. "We came out really strong in the second half and finished some great opportunities." Leslie Foard led the Cardinal on Friday as the senior had five goals and an assist, converting all five of her free-position shots. Foard also contributed three draw controls and caused four turnovers. Stanford fell behind early on as Oregon came out energized and built a 3-1 lead. The Cardinal fought back and took the lead for good with 7:01 remaining in the first half as Jacqueline Candelaria found the back of the net for the second time. The goal gave Stanford a 5-4 lead, which it would build to 7-5 at haltime. Foard had a first half hat trick, while Candelaria and Sarah Flynn each had a pair of first-half goals. The Cardinal outshot the Ducks 18-12 in the half, while Annie Read made seven of her nine saves in the period.
For more: http://www.gostanford.com/sports/w-lacros/recaps/041511aaa.html
Posted in Colleges, Recruiting, Sponsors, Websites
Tagged MPSF, NCAA, Oregon, Stanford, Women's Lacrosse Programs
Northern California High School Lacrosse: Menlo School Girls Lacrosse (9-4) Loses Wild Double-Overtime Game 17-16 To Rival St. Ignatius On April 12
The Menlo School girls' lacrosse team jumped out to a 4-0 lead, gave up nine straight goals, battled its way into double overtime but still dropped a 17-16 nonleague decision to visiting St. Ignatius on Tuesday.
The loss marked the 12th straight year that Menlo coach Jen Lee has lost to the Wildcats. "Menlo came closer than ever, really and truly, to earn a regulation win against its local and legitimate nemesis — St. Ignatius," Lee said.
Menlo (9-4) jumped out to a 4-0 lead on four straight goals by sophomore middie Ali Kim. The Wildcats, however, then scored nine unanswered goals to grab a 9-5 halftime lead. Menlo trailed by 11-5 with 18:07 left to play before launching a comeback with six straight goals in the span of 8:28 to tie SI at 11 with 8:03 left to play.
Menlo took a 13-12 lead on goals by Kacie Madeira and Michaela Michael, but SI forced overtime with a goal with just 14 seconds left. After SI took a 16-15 lead in the first overtime, Menlo's Savannah McKinnon raced up the middle, was fouled and passed to junior Sophie Sheeline, who scored to make it 16-16 with just 10 seconds left to play. After taking a break before the second "sudden-victory" overtime, SI finally scored to end the marathon match.
For more: http://www.almanacnews.com/news/show_story.php?id=8679
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Tagged High School Girls, Menlo, Northern California, St. Ignatius


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Just posting on a Sunday as all the lumber joints are closed
How common or uncommon is MDF to come in larger sheet good sizes - larger than standard 4x8. I'm looking to do standard industrial double rivet shelving and was planning for the shelves to be 30 deep. Ideally each shelf would be 30" Deep x 5 Feet Long. I'd hate to blow $35 per shelf x shelf unit. At the cost of each sheet, I would opt for possibly just doing Metro wire shelving (which was my original intent). Metro wire shelving would run me more..... |
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"I'm looking to do standard industrial double rivet shelving and was planning for the shelves to be 30 deep. Ideally each shelf would be 30" Deep x 5 Feet Long." If the shelves are supported at the front and back they are going to sag over the 30 inch depth if you put anything much on them. If you add supports in the 30 inch direction to prevent sag, you can locate them to make more efficient use of 4x8 panels. |
The only support they offer is a beam in the middle of the length of the shelf. I debated ply over MDF....but MDF is just marginally weaker for a shelf no ? The heaviest portion of the shelf will be the bottom shelf on all them. I plan to store all the track tires down there. Each tire on average weighs around 50lbs .... |
I've decided to find a supplier stocking 5x10 BBirch I can get 4 shelves out of it and should be plenty rigid. |
"I can get 4 shelves out of it and should be plenty rigid." Not with tires. Do a search for 'sagulator' for a tool that tries to determine shelf sag. |
- Posted by mike_kaiser (My Page) on Mon, Oct 26, 09 at 15:53
You might want to look at a different type of shelving. There are kinds that allow you to install extra crossmembers for additional support. Of the top of my head I believe Tennsco offers it on some of their systems and I'd guess the other big players do as well. Look at the diagram on the second page of the brochure. The part labeled 'added reinforcement' is available individually and you can use as many as you need. http://www.tennsco.com/pdf/zline.pdf |
I actually ended up calling the manuf today. I can add similar beam support in the center , as well as at 1' from both left and right corners. It really determines on the length of the width a what comes predrilled. That's not to say I can't drill more holes to add similar channels. Tennsco looks similar except no holes. Maybe it fits into a slitted channel....this unlimited to add and ease of adding. ------- As far as shelf material - still debating. Cheap thick plywood as a maybe... On the lower shelf, I was originally thinking I would have to run 2X stock to support the load, but after confirming I can add more crossmember support, I'm just going to stick with whatever shelf material I end up using. |
- Posted by mike_kaiser (My Page) on Tue, Oct 27, 09 at 7:55
Tennsco looks similar except no holes. Maybe it fits into a slitted channel....this unlimited to add and ease of adding. Pretty much. There's a notch in the end of the support (which is shaped like an inverted V). Just slide it where you want it and then rotate it to lock it in place. It's really nice shelving but can be a bit expensive. As for your wood, is there any chance of moisture or do you have to clean the material? Then wood (especially MDF) isn't going to be a good choice. |
You do not really need to have the added supports tie into the framing. Just adding wooden strips screwed from the top to the bottom of the shelve will stiffen the shelf material. Even a pine 1x2 on edge will greatly stiffen a plywood shelf. and of the framing is taller than 1.75 inches you can use a wider board for even greater stiffness without loosing useful storage space. |
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Here's a emacs lisp command that deletes the current file.
(defun xah-delete-current-file (&optional φno-backup-p) "Delete the file associated with the current buffer. Also close the current buffer. If no file is associated, just close buffer. A backup file is created with filename appended "~‹date time stamp›~". Existing file of the same name is overwritten. If the file is not associated with buffer, the backup file name starts with "xx_". When called with `universal-argument', don't create backup." (interactive "P") (let* ( (fName (buffer-file-name)) (bufferIsFile-p (if (null fName) nil t )) (backupName (concat fName "~" (format-time-string "%Y%m%d_%H%M%S") "~"))) (if bufferIsFile-p (progn (save-buffer fName) (if φno-backup-p nil (copy-file fName backupName t)) (delete-file fName) (message "deleted and backup created at 「%s」." backupName)) (progn (if φno-backup-p nil (write-region (point-min) (point-max) (concat "xx_~" (format-time-string "%Y%m%d_%H%M%S") "~"))))) (kill-buffer (current-buffer))))
This command is very convenient if you code {python, ruby, …} and often creates temp testing scripts. Use it together with Emacs Lisp: Run Current File. Also, it's useful when using emacs to view images. 〔➤ Emacs 24.4: Use Emacs as Image Viewer〕
Here's explanation of the lisp code:
(interactive "P")
sets emacs to pass on universal-argument
to your function. 〔➤ Emacs Lisp: Writing Command to Accept universal-argument〕(buffer-file-name)
gets the file name. If the buffer isn't associated with a file, then nil


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Norichika Aoki needs some help to win Rookie of the Year
milwaukee brewers September 20th, 2012
I am going to say something right now that a lot of Brewers fans might not be prepared to hear: Norichika Aoki is not going to win the Rookie of the Year award this season. He won't even be close.
Bryce Harper is a lock for the NL Rookie of the Year award. Bryce Harper is hitting .262/.333/.459 and playing center field (well) on a playoff team as a NINETEEN YEAR OLD. That's kind of amazing. When I was 19 I listened to Kid Rock and worked in a warehouse. I spent all my money on DVDs and alcohol. I was a complete loser with no direction and no hope for the future. It was kind of like now, but I didn't have a cool blog and my girlfriend was less attractive and kind of a weirdo. (Take that, life.) There was no way I could have ever been a starting center fielder in the major leagues. Even if I had the talent that I genetically lack, I still wouldn't have been responsible enough to handle what Bryce Harper is doing right now. What I am trying to say is I hate Bryce Harper. He's better at life than me so screw him.
On the other hand Norichika Aoki is 30. He's hitting a slick .293/.362./.438 that actually makes him a better hitter than Bryce, but he plays right field and his defense is worse. There are a lot of arguments to made that Norichika Aoki is a better player than Bryce Harper this season and that is a very good argument to make. Besides the homerun category Aoki is better or close in nearly every statistical category. Read the rest of this entry »
GUEST POST: A famous sportswriter on the MVP race
milwaukee brewers September 17th, 2012
The NL MVP race is heating up and Ryan Braun looks like he should be the favorite, but he's not because, well, you know. Tyler Maas already chimed in on this over at the AV Club. Now, we asked a very famous and prestigious sportswriter from CBS/ESPN/Fox/USA Today to add his two cents to the argument. Here is what he says.
A little boy walked up to me the other day. He was straight out of a Hallmark card. Baseball glove, backwards hat and one of those t-shirt jerseys of his favorite baseball player, Buster Posey, that hung just a bit too loose on the young man. His dad recognized me from the paper, he thanked me for my years of excellent work (you were too kind) and introduced me to his young son Jonny. The boy looked at me, eyes full of wonder and a future so bright it nearly blinded me, and asked "Mistah Sportswritah sir, is Bustah gonna win the MVP?" I patted the young boy on the head and said "He has my vote, son."
This is what the 2012 NL MVP race is all about. Children's favorite baseball player's winning baseball's most prestigious award. If I had it in me I'd vote for Chipper Jones because of all he's done for Major League Baseball in his career. Or maybe I'd vote for Bryce Harper who has taken the Nationals from an also-ran to a World Series favorite. Sure, their numbers don't look as good as Buster's, but their hard work and determination display the kind of qualities you would like to see in every young man. They aren't ghetto thugs who only play baseball in between getting tattoos. They are heroes who kids love and look up to. Just like I looked up to Johnny Bench and hated Reggie Jackson, these kids look up to Buster Posey and hate all the me-first, money grabbing homerun hitters of today.
Okay time to come clean on something. I voted for Barry Bond and I voted for Mark McGwire. I might have even sent out a Christmas card of Mark McGwire and I standing near home plate at Busch Stadium the year he hit all those homeruns. That sure didn't make my wife happy. So unhappy that she left me, but at the time it seemed like a good idea. A lot of things did. It was a different time then. I was young (45) and I didn't know any better. Seeing these great heroes, these Greek Gods in baseball form play the way that those guys did it was hard not to get swept up in it. Back then it was all about stats and numbers. Role models be damned. It was a very hedonistic time in baseball's history and some of it's darkest days.
When we found out the truth about those guys it was tough, but it allowed us into this age of enlightenment. You see, numbers are no longer what's important. Sure, they help. Matt Holiday's 27 dingers and 96 RBIs are impressive, but you take one look at that team and you know that it's Yadier Molina's team. He is their emotional core, their hero and their MVP. Take Yadi away and you have the Houston Astros. Just stating the facts, but that's what matters. The MVP is about more than who has the best batting average or who has the most RBIs. They are about the intangibles and winning. Before I vote for the MVP I ask myself four questions:
- Did this guy's team make the playoffs? (most important)
- Is this guy a stand-up guy? (most important)
- Will I at any point in my career regret this vote? (most important)
- Is this guy a hero to little kids? (most important)
It's not a perfect science. For example I got it wrong last year when I voted for Ryan Braun. He seemed to meet all the criteria and then some, but after a few months we all learned the awful truth about Ryan Braun. He was a cheater and he let down America's youth. I wouldn't want my son watching him, even if he did talk to me. He didn't end up getting suspended, but it was true. That's how things work in this country. I've never regretted a vote more in my entire life and that includes the time I tried to write Mark McGwire into the Hall of Fame while he was still playing. I regret that vote more than my ex-wife regrets marrying me. (Sorry, Ethel.) I'd love to put an asterisk on that vote and that award because Ryan Braun let me down and he also let down a nation of children. I will never vote for Ryan Braun again and neither will most of my sportswriter friends. It doesn't matter how many home runs he hits.
Not when there are guys like Buster Posey out there. In my mind he is the hands down MVP. David Wright? Great hitter, but he is clearly unable to carry his team to wins. Not a winner. Andrew McCutcheon? Definitely a "dark horse," but he's a bit too "street" for me. Matt Holiday? He's not Yadier Molina. Yadier Molina? He's not Buster Posey. And he's Mexican. Or Puerto Rican. Whatever.
Buster Posey is baseball's white knight and we are blessed to have him in our game. Unlike the Sosa's and Bonds' of years past he isn't a false idol. He is a true Greek God worthy of our worship and if I have anything to say about it he is the 2012 National League MVP. This votes for you, little Jonny!
The Brewers are a good bet to win the World Series (if they make the playoffs)
milwaukee brewers September 13th, 2012
Hi. The Brewers are one game over .500 for the first time in the history of baseball (or so it seems) and are suddenly very much in the Wild Card Race. This is happening. So let's talk about betting on them to win the World Series.
Brewers World Series Betting Odds (OddsShark.com)
November 11, 2011: 22/1
March 6, 2012: 28/1
April 22, 2012: 35/1
May 28, 2012: 60/1
July 3, 2012: 65/1
August 20th, 2012: 300/1
As a fan it's not hard to see why things got like this. The Brewers just got worse and worse and their inability to win on a regular basis is well documented. You could have put the Brewers at a million to one on August 20th and not a lot of people would have jumped on it. Not after the K-Rod: closer experiment. Not after being swept by the Rockies. Not after dropping two of three to the Phillies. The Brewers were done. They were playing out the string. They were biding their time until the offseason. Then they got hot and..
Brewers World Series Betting Odds (Bovado)
The Brewers making the playoffs is still a long shot. Despite being three games out their playoff odds sit at only 7.1 percent. The Cardinals and Dodgers start a four game series tomorrow (a series that suddenly looks like Timmy vs. Jimmy) that could see one of the two take a big chunk out of the other and take a big lead. After that the Cardinals play nine against the Astros and Cubs that could see them lock this thing up. Meanwhile, the Pirates start a four game series against the Cubs and then head home to face off against the Brewers in a series that could decide one of the two team's playoff fate, then move on to face the Astros. Basically what I am trying to say is that the Cubs and Astros suckiness could ruin things for everyone. We're having a lot of fun right now, but it's pretty hard to expect the Cubs to do anything to help us out. They're like a Cubs fan who gets you pregnant. Don't expect any help or monetary support. We're on our own. Read the rest of this entry »
500 Reasons the Brewers are .500
milwaukee brewers September 12th, 2012
The Brewers are at .500! 71 wins and 71 losses! They are even in the wins and losses column! And everyone is very excited about this!
It's kind of hilarious when you think that one year ago today the Brewers were in first place, fourteen games over .500 and everyone was miserable because they had just lost 3 out of 4 to the Phillies and 5 out of 6 overall. Everyone was sure that the Brewers sucked and that they weren't going to win the World Series. Talk about your white people problems. Here's what we wrote at the time:
Let's say instead of the Brewers losing 5 in a row to the Cardinals and Phillies that they won them all. That'd have been awesome right? They'd be number one on ESPN and everyone would be calling them World Series favorites. Only now they play the Rockies and the Reds and instead of playing them like I think we're going to play them, they lose five. Does that make the Brewers a playoff team who can't close the deal? Does that make them a team that can't "get up" for the lesser games? Because right now the Brewers are a playoff team who, apparently, "choke against elite starters" or "can't beat good teams" and I just don't see the difference. Losses are loses. This weekend sucked, but consider this:
- Rickie Weeks is back.
- The Brewers magic number is ten. A combination of Brewers wins and Cardinals losses equaling ten and this is done. Sure, it could go til the end of the season, but it could be over by next weekend or it could be over by Sunday. Relax.
Last year we had a team on the verge of clinching a division that was all but guaranteed a playoff spot and we were miserable. Now we have a team that is at .500 and we are through the roof. Baseball.
But who cares about all that? You can't live in the past, you can only live in the now and that's a good thing because right now the Brewers are pretty awesome. Baseball is pretty fun. So how did this happen? Well, for starters there are these 500 things.
TRL Friday 2: Beer, Playoffs, 2013 payroll and more
milwaukee brewers September 7th, 2012
So the other day I tell someone my name. I say "Hey, my name is Vince" and they get all excited and say "Whaaat!? VINCE!? You must be Italian!" Umm, no I'm not actually. "HUH!?" they say, "How would you ever get the name Vince if you weren't Italian?" Because that's what my parents named me when I was born?
The thing is that this isn't the first time this has happened to me. It happens all the time. Like several times per year. I wonder if this ever happens to Vince Carter. Or Vincent Jackson. Or Vince McMahon. I bet Vince McMahon would murder someone for saying something like that.
So, why do people think that Italians own the name Vince? When I was looking in a baby name book I didn't see an asterisk next to the name Vince and big bold letters that said ITALIANS ONLY. Was there supposed to be? Am I breaking some sort of name code? Am I going to get whacked?
Anyways, we better get this TRL Friday over with before the mob comes for me so let's get to the questions. Read the rest of this entry »


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Total Commander 8.00 beta 8
04.11.11 Fixed: Calculate height of Shift+F6 rename box only from font height and difference between combobox height and edit box (within combobox) height (32/64)
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03.11.11 Fixed: Compare by content: Show "access denied" error if file is locked by another process (32/64)
03.11.11 Fixed: Compare by contents function: make it faster by optimizing time-critical loop, turning on free pascal optimizations (64)
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New nutrition rules you will love
By Ashley Koff, RDWhat makes a nutrition trend worthy? Research, book sales, retweets? Maybe, but this year's trends that deserve your attention all have one more important thing in common: they'll help you achieve your personal health goals in 2013 and beyond.
Ashley Koff is a registered dietitian, Qualitarian, nutrition expert, and co-author of Mom Energy: A Simple Plan to Live Fully Charged (Hay House; 2011) as well as Recipes for IBS (Fair Winds Press; 2007).
While calories deserve attention, a balance of your macronutrients—carbs, protein, and fats—will provide you with better energy. And better energy (think rolling hills instead of peaks and valleys!) is essential for long-term health and wellness.
First there were fiber supplements, followed by probiotics. Now, meet digestive enzymes! Thank goodness for them, since proper digestion—the breakdown of food into usable nutrients—improves energy, enables weight loss, heals inappropriate inflammation, and reduces risk of disease. I call digestive enzymes the "personal assistants" for your digestive tract.
The verdict is in: a plant-based diet is the healthiest diet for us all, including for the longevity of a healthy planet. Plants provide integrated health power that can't be replicated by any pill or animal product. That doesn't mean we can't or shouldn't consume those: it just means we need to make plants the base of our diets.
Whether it's an app that lets you to track your intake and activity or one that decodes a food label, you can keep tabs on any aspect of your health digitally. They're more than just handy: digital health solutions empower us to take charge of our own health through education and accountability.
It seems intuitive that we all operate better when we consume nature, rather than chemistry lab projects. The numbers are beginning to reflect that: more than 6 million Californians voted for Proposition 37, a ballot measure that would have required the labeling of GMO foods. Though it failed to pass in November, the real win is that food companies see that people want foods and supplements with ingredients that their bodies recognize naturallly. Labeling will likely occur this year—either on a state-by-state basis or nationally, should the government choose to courageously defend our right to make healthier choices—but even if it doesn't, more companies will choose to use non-GMO ingredients and become non-GMO Project verified.
More from Prevention: What You Need To Know about Genetically Modified Foods
I predict we'll eat and drink more of these alkalinizing, cleansing foods this year, as access to frozen and fresh organic greens has increased. Mega stores and international chains are introducing organic greens to the masses, and the media has followed suit. If organic isn't available, eating greens is still a great choice, but skip the non-organic green juices. Juicing and paying for chemicals is so last year.
This will be the year when we finally realize that one food is not more "super" than another in the same category. Dietitians, chefs, farmers, marketers, and our personal palates will make compelling pitches for every food found in nature, and this is the year to celebrate them all.
When we let nature work on food a little longer, amazing things happen in terms of taste and nutrient availability. Recently at The Bent Brick in Portland, Oregon, I enjoyed pickled strawberries—yes, you heard that right—and so should you! Fermentation help reduce gas-creating potential. Beyond fruit, sprouting beans at home can be a great way to engage kids in the kitchen. It's a science project you can feel good about eating.
Alkaline is this year's hot new phrase. Why? When we eat and drink foods that enable an alkaline pH in our lower digestive tract, we improve our digestion and skin. Alkaline foods also help flatten our bellies and reduce the risk of disease. Choose weak acids like lemons and limes, pick plants over animals, add more greens, and reduce your sugar, coffee, and wine intake. The best news? If you focus on alkaline options most of the time, you can sometimes say yes to the more acidic stuff without veering too far off your health path.
Spices deliver flavor powerfully from both a health and a portion standpoint. Whether you use them to spice up popcorn, vegetable chips, beverages, bars, or meat, nature's flavor agents also deliver potent health benefits. Thanks to our global neighbors, we have learned that spices have many healing properties, from antibiotic to anti-inflammatory to anti-aging, so flavor away.
Just because we've created machines that can rip and pull apart foods, we don't really need them. The natural structure of food is magical, whether it's the natural fat in dairy, beans, or seeds, the carbohydrates in protein-rich food, or the "lesser" amount of antioxidants in a fruit versus a powder of extracted antioxidants. Nearly every nutrition research study finds that our bodies do better when we consume whole foods, rather than pieces or parts.
Here's to a new, growing trend: from the time of their first bite, kids should consume "people" food. That means early and frequent exposure to variety of tastes and textures, as well as whole foods versus kid-ified parts. What's good for the goose really is best for the gander from our first to our last bites.
Nothing beats the importance of the quality of what you put into your body. But there is also no "perfect" or "best" when it comes to quality. Being a Qualitarian means choosing the better quality option so that your body gets what it recognizes most easily and, as a result, works most efficiently. Be a Qualitarian, and the food world is your oyster—if you like oysters, that is.


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My husband finally gave me an oven as his advance Christmas gift for me! Was so ecstatic I can finally bake lots of goodies! The first on my list was this: Manju! But I did not have any lima beans, could not find them so I used red bean – cinnamon filling instead. =) Yum! Thanks for the recipe Maangchi and I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Happy New year! =)
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The 2012 season at the ECTA's new home in Ohio promises to be the best year of racing ever for motorcyclists looking to wring everything possible out of their bike. The new track is not only newer but it is also a LOT smoother. With the move to Ohio, the Throttle Nation Top Speed Challenge hopes to bring more motorcyclists than ever to the new track. The location in Wilmington, Ohio brings land speed racing to the heart of the USA geographically speaking which should make it a lot easier for a most racers to enjoy the event. Not only do we expect more racers, more fast bikes and a better track, it's almost a sure bet that the trophy and umbrella girls will be hotter than ever too. Ok, just so everyone is clear there really isn't any trophy or umbrella girls but they are welcome to come if they work for free.
The Throttle Nation motorcycle event (September 29-30th 2012) is held in conjunction with the normal ECTA event with a few special rules that make this a heads up race that is a bit unique compared to typical motorcycle land speed racing. 2012 will be the 7th annual motorcycle event and prizes (to be announced) are awarded for the fastest speed turned in each for six classes: 650cc all motor; 650cc plus power adder; 1000cc all motor; 1000cc plus power adder; Unlimited cc all motor; and Unlimited cc plus power adder.
Power adder classes may have only one "power adder" nitrous, turbo or supercharger installed. If you think you are fast how about past winner Charlie Anstaett who went 259.8560 mph on a turbo Hayabusa? Is there anybody out there that has anything for him? Remember these bikes are ridden by their owner not high priced jockeys. There are a very precious few people in the world that have been faster than that in the standing mile aboard a streetbike.
"All motor" classes may not have any power adder installed. The winner in each of the classes earns at least the undeniable bragging rights that go along with owning one of the indisputable fastest bikes in the country. IF you really good and break a true land speed record over 200mph you could be among the first to receive the new 200mph hat from The Ohio Mile.
All entrants must be ECTA eligible and fully registered and tech-inspected for the meet and all bikes must be street registered and ridden by the registered owner. Otherwise, the rules are pretty simple. To encourage the hot-rodding spirit, Shootout rules allow virtually any modifications, as long as they are street legal. The class displacements refer to the engine cases only — so if you can get 800ccs out of a 650cc motor and keep it together, you are eligible for the 650cc class.
If you are tired of hearing your buddy's claim to go 250mph on the way to work very day (we are tired of it too), then talk them into showing up in Ohio in 2012 and taking a few passes so we can all find out how fast they really are.


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VH1′s Super Bowl Blitz has been going strong all week long as musicians, J. Cole, Janelle Monáe, Fall Out Boy and TLC have brought their talents and high spirits to boroughs all over New York. The energy has been palpable and day five of our epic concert series was no different. Buffalo natives, the Goo Goo Dolls stormed Staten Island and brought the crowd to their feet for the entire 12-song jam session.
First Dibs: Did Goo Goo Dolls Insult Iggy The Penguin?
Gavin DeGraw is all set to close out VH1′s Super Bowl Blitz–but do we have his set list? Justin Bieber may be in a lot of hot water right now, but he is about to brave the cold New York weather to watch the Super Bowl? Can you match your favorite celeb with their favorite Super Bowl snack?
Last Lap: Did Destiny Bring TLC To VH1′s Super Bowl Blitz?
Macklemore is ready to root for the Seattle Seahawks, Andre 3000's latest flick heads to the U.S., and Miley Cyrus shares details about her forthcoming tour.
First Dibs: Did TLC Fog Up Some Red Lights During Their Concert In Manhattan?
Where are the Goo Goo Dolls headed for their VH1 Super Bowl Blitz concert? Governor Chris Christie already thinks he knows who'll win the big game, and Shakira drops the video for "Can't Remember To Forget You."
Prepare To Be Mesmerized With Goo Goo Dolls' "Come To Me" In Just 60 Seconds
Yep, it's no walk in the park molding the next hit song, and it's even harder shortening that stellar tune into a 60-second cohesive piece of brilliance. But somehow, someway, VH1′s Stop/Watch artists manage to do just that, and we've got a hot selection including the Goo Goo Dolls' very own John Rzeznik throwing down the croon-worthy "Come To Me" in under a minute. Just when you thought that song couldn't be more addictive… it did.
But the Goo Goo Dolls frontman isn't the only singer stepping up to the plate. Diane Birch reworked "Superstars" and Lucius restructured the delightfulness that is "Turn It Around". But don't take our word for it. Check out our video gallery to see if they can all beat the clock.
You Won't Believe How Good Sara Bareilles' "Brave" Sounds In Just 60 Seconds
Sure, creating a hit song is hard, but try shortening that hit into 60-seconds of earwormy genius and you've got VH1′s Stop/Watch which has artists like Sara Bareilles throwing down her Billboard 100 track "Brave" in under a minute. Just when you thought that song couldn't be more addictive.
Our You Oughta Know alumna isn't the only singer stepping up to our music challenge. Goo Goo Dolls reworked "Rebel Beat" while YOK alums JOHNNYSWIM and fan-picked Russell Taylor bravely served up abridged versions of "Don't Let It Get You Down" and "War of Hearts," respectively. Check out our video gallery to see if they all beat the clock.
First Dibs: What Did Beyonce Do For Blue Ivy's Birthday?
How can you win tickets to see the Goo Goo Dolls live? Bruce Springsteen has a bit of New Jersey-style fun, and the lineup for this year's Hangout Festival is announced.
VIDEO PREMIERE: Goo Goo Dolls, "Come To Me"
You gotta hand it to The Goo Goo Dolls. If you were to take a time machine back to the year 1992 and predict an alternative rock act that would still be commercially viable 20 years from now, few would've selected Johnny Rzeznik and Robby Takac. Yet here we are in the fall of 2013 and the Goos are still going strong.
EXCLUSIVE: Goo Goo Dolls Are Back And Marching To Their Own "Rebel Beat"
Nearly 30 years after first forming, the Goo Goo Dolls are still churning out new material. Magnetic, due out in June, will be the band's 10th studio album, and the band's legacy as one of the enduring icons of the "alternative" music explosion is secure. VH1 is excited to exclusively premiere the video for "Rebel Beat" tonight, the first single from that album.
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Napa Valley, wine and music–what's not to love? Here's your chance to win a trip to Napa Valley for Live In the Vineyard (four days of three of your favorite things) from April 4-6. The sweepstakes ends at 11:59PM ET on March 9 so enter now! Read more…


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Euro continues to struggle as debt concerns remain in the spotlight. The ratings agency Fitch has issued a warning that downgrades are possible for the AAA nations in the currency region.
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Euro continues to struggle as debt concerns remain in the spotlight. The ratings agency Fitch has issued a warning that downgrades are possible for the AAA nations in the currency region.
Euro is falling once again, thanks to concerns with global growth. Economic weakness in the eurozone, as well as another downgrade for Spain, are weighing on the euro. It's not helping, either, that growth in the rest of the world is rather toned down as well.
Euro is heading higher today as optimism about what eurozone leaders will do to ease the crisis rises. There are hopes that Spain's situation will prompt action from leaders. The optimism is helping global markets rally, and providing a boost for the euro.
Earlier, US dollar was higher against its major counterparts, gaining as Forex traders looked for safe haven as growth worries persisted. Now, though, the greenback is heading a little bit lower as a bit of optimism peeks through.
Spain's banking sector is driving the euro lower as Forex traders worry about the pressure being put on the 17-nation currency. Spaniards are sending money abroad, creating a bank run, and that is only making things worse for the financial sector.
Today, Spain's woes are in focus, and that is sending the euro lower. EUR/USD is below the 1.2500 mark, and possibly heading even lower, thanks to concerns about Spain, as well as uncertainty about Greece and uncertainty about how the Irish will vote tomorrow when it comes to the European Union's fiscal treaty.
Worries about the eurozone, and what's next for the currency region, are causing doubt, and uncertainty means that Forex traders are looking for safety — and safety can't be found in the euro right now.
US dollar is moving lower right now, thanks to improved risk appetite. Most of that risk appetite is coming from enthusiasm over better data in the United States. Improvements to the US economy are helping high beta currencies, even after continued disappointment in Europe and China.
Euro is tanking today, heading lower as speculation about a Greek exit of the eurozone increases. Indeed, some think that there is a real threat for Greek withdrawal — and that such a withdrawal could prompt a domino effect that includes Spain and Italy later.
Eurozone growth has been sluggish, verging on recession, and that is impacting the ability of member states to handle their sovereign debt. One of the options being floated as part of a package is a eurobond.


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LOUISIANA — Festival season is in full swing all across south Louisiana. From here in Lafayette to New Orleans, music lovers have a slew of activities to choose from this weekend.
Lafayette has already had a couple days of fun after the Festival International de Louisiane kicked off on Wednesday. If you couldn't tell by the name, the festival highlights the various music genres seen throughout Louisiana, including Blues, Cajun, Zydeco, Swamp Pop, Jazz, Gospel and much more.
In New Orleans, the 44th annual Jazz & Heritage Festival is now underway at the New Orleans Fairgrounds. For the next 10 days, headliners such as John Mayer, Frank Ocean and Willie Nelson will perform with local favorites such as Allen Toussiant and the Rebirth Brass Band.
We want to know what you have planned for the weekend. Tell us about it and share your pictures with us on the KADN Facebook page.


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Ballin: Melllllll-oooooo! 50 points on 18-26 shooting and virtually no other stats (two rebounds, two assists, a block and a steal) but who cares because 50! Watch some highlights, jump shot lovers.
Not so much: When Jimmy Butler and Nate Robinson both missed a pair of free throws with less than three minutes remaining, I remember thinking that those would probably come back to bite the Bulls. They lost by four, so yep. Good stuff.
Going going back back to Denver Denver: Fans of the 2008-11 Nuggets must have loved this play.
This is the Nuggets equivalent of seeing Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen go against each other in their primes, except maybe a bit less notable in scale.
Props: For all the terrible things he says on air, we should give Reggie Miller a little #respect for his "jabbin' Father Time" bit following Kobe Bryant's first dunk of the evening. HATED it when he brought it back at the end of the game though.
Sneaky: Nate Robinson might miss some free throws that indirectly but kind of directly lead to his team losing, but he'll also pull off a move that is so confusing I still can't figure it out 12 hours later.
Did he dribble through Emeka Okafor's legs? Did he crawl under Emeka Okafor's legs? Does he have a superpower that allows him to pass his body through various objects? I need answers because this is bizarre and not a single replay was shown. (And if he just did a simple crossover before squeezing through a tiny opening in the trap, I don't want to hear about it.)
Duh: Shaquille O'Neal had his No. 34 retired by the Lakers last night, so of course Kobe Bryant had a triple-double (23 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists) while adding four steals, two blocks and two dunks.
Confusion: I'm not sure I'm seeing things right here, but I'm pretty sure Mike Miller had a putback dunk last night.
I'm also fairly certain that this clip from last week of Mike Miller catching an alley-oop is legit, so I'm pretty unsure of what is going on down in Miami.
As expected: Here's the entire Shaq jersey retirement, including the part where the Lakers organization brought in the legendary coach that it infamously didn't re-hire this season to speak, which of course led to chants of "WE. WANT. PHIL." and Shaquille O'Neal agreeing by saying, "I want Phil too." Very cool move by the franchise. Not at all insulting to Mike D'Antoni. Kobe loved it too.
Other things: Kobe Bryant is good at Skyhooks, so I assume he'll soon start wearing Skyhook t-shirts … Mark Cuban says he'd consider drafting Brittney Griner … To be fair, Spike Lee was wide open … Really great quote from Taj Gibson about his re-injured knee … Picture up top via Reddit


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Kelly's Dishes
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This is a very easy dish. The fat and calories can be lowered even further with low fat sour cream, cheese and soup. Ground turkey would work well. Submitted by JOEKNEE Carbs: 18.9g | Fat: 27.6g | Fiber: 9g | Protein: 23g | Calories: 383
Very Good 4.5/5
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Chili Submitted by TEDDYBEAR662 Carbs: 23.2g | Fat: 18.2g | Fiber: 4.4g | Protein: 15.1g | Calories: 320.2
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A great slow cooker week-night dinner. Submitted by DAMIENDUCKS Carbs: 43.2g | Fat: 13.7g | Fiber: 4.7g | Protein: 39.3g | Calories: 459.4
Very Good 4.9/5
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Great for parties/ get togethers! Submitted by CHALIGAL155 Carbs: 26.2g | Fat: 11.1g | Fiber: 10.9g | Protein: 10.8g | Calories: 241.9
Very Good 4.5/5
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A nice blend of seasonings, light lemon flavor to compliment this light fish! Submitted by SANDRA_92083 Carbs: 2.7g | Fat: 3.8g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 15.6g | Calories: 98.2
Very Good 4.3/5
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Perfect to serve with whole wheat tortillas or over rice. Submitted by VAHUFFMAN Carbs: 6.5g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 8.9g | Calories: 77
Very Good 4.0/5
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A delicious Caribbean favorite that is cholesterol free and made with very little added fat. Carbs: 91.6g | Fat: 3.9g | Fiber: 17.1g | Protein: 20.3g | Calories: 479.6
A kickin' vegetarian pizza! It's extra good because it's made on a whole-wheat crust! Submitted by CURVES_N_CURLS Carbs: 19g | Fat: 7.6g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 7.6g | Calories: 171.7
Very Good 4.2/5
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Easy!! Submitted by ROSEPURR Carbs: 34.6g | Fat: 3.9g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 5.1g | Calories: 238.6
You've never had sweet and sour chicken like this before! Grilling your chicken and veggies all in one packet makes for an easy clean-up. Submitted by MICHELLEM79 Carbs: 60.2g | Fat: 7.5g | Fiber: 3.5g | Protein: 58.2g | Calories: 566
Very Good 4.8/5
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My fiance and I have this for supper all the time and he just goes crazy for it. We usually serve it with either buttered whole grain bread or garlic bread. Submitted by GRACEMEIS Carbs: 16.5g | Fat: 6.4g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 5.6g | Calories: 135.3
Penne Pasta Salad Submitted by HEIDI14DAN Carbs: 28.3g | Fat: 2.3g | Fiber: 5.4g | Protein: 9.1g | Calories: 162.9
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Submitted by DEEDLEB Carbs: 10.7g | Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 2.2g | Calories: 56
Incredible! 5.0/5
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Quick and easy. Very filling. Submitted by POPPJR Carbs: 27.1g | Fat: 9.9g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 21.4g | Calories: 280.9


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The Germans designed it in the most effective European tradition, sophisticated, symmetrical with clean lines and a touch of featuring aggressiveness.Wedge-shaped form of body, curved best and a short trunk lid leave nobody detached, and we think this is a terrific development for Mercedes. The car is virtually 4.6 meters long, yet a mindful style of the "slim waist", so the C coupe looks much lesser known and a lot more agile.
All the components that accentuate one Mercedes are there, and it is commendable that the manufacturing facilities in the time of mass production has determined to share as little of the body and Chauffeur driven car.


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- Try a little taste of Mexico right here in Rotorua's newest Mexican restaurant.
- Grab a $30 dinner food and beverage voucher at La Casa Mexican for just $15.
- Enjoy the Southwestern style of cooking with imported ingredients from New Mexico, USA for that authentic taste.
- Have your own fiesta with fresh, delicious flavours in all your favourites, like burritos and tacos.
If you believe that sombreros are the ultimate in hats; that every food can benefit from the addition of some jalapeños; that no gathering is complete without a pinata; and that tequila should be enjoyed on a regular basis, then you'll love to inject some Mexican flavour into your day by grabbing a $30 dinner food and beverage voucher at La Casa Mexicana for just $15.
La Casa Mexicana is devoted to all things Mexican and delicious. Frankly, they're food snobs when it comes to Mexican cuisine - but in the best way. They admit there's many different varieties and styles of Mexican cuisine - from the original style cooked in Mexico, to the Texmex style loved by the Texans, to the Southwestern style you'll find in and around the states of New Mexico and Arizona. La Casa Mexicana brings the Southwestern style of cooking to New Zealand - and they reckon it's by far the tastiest of all variations. They've even imported ingredients from New Mexico, USA to maintain the authenticity of the food they serve. Tuck into all your Mexican favourites, like burritos, enchiladas and tacos or try some new tastes like chilli rellenos or refried bean tostadas. Have your very own fiesta here in Rotorua thanks to La Casa Mexicana.
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2013-2014 Fiscal Year End
Year-End Memo
Date: April 17, 2014
To: Vice Presidents, Deans, and Budget Managers
Fr: Gerald Hector
Re: Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Close Out Memo
I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone of College policy regarding expenditures for the balance of the fiscal year, which ends on May 31, 2014, so you can plan accordingly. At the end of each fiscal year, the college has to ensure that both revenues and expenses are captured in the correct fiscal year. The instructions noted below provides for you some context of what we need to pay close attention to as we get closer to the end of the fiscal year.
Please review the following instructions carefully. If any of the conditions below are not met, it creates challenges with the timeliness of our annual financial audit, creates unnecessary points of friction as expenses are being researched after the fact, and more severely, the expenditure will be charged to the new fiscal year which is not optimal.
Purchase Requisitions
All requisitions for ordered goods and services chargeable to the 2013-2014 fiscal year must be submitted and approved through iProcurement in Parnassus by May 1, 2014. This is very important so that the Financial Services staff can make sure that the expenditures are classified to the appropriate fiscal year. For example, payments in the form of deposits for events (i.e. conferences, travel, etc.) that will occur after May 31, 2014 are expenses for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. That should be noted, and tracked accordingly.
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- By May 31, 2014, all goods/services must be in possession of the College or any services completed, and they must be received and completed by the department in Parnassus (iProcurement receiving). This also applies to project and grant accounts (account numbers that begin with 02, 03, or 06) for goods and services purchased in 2013-2014.
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Tom Bolek Wins 10/2/10 Arlington Handicapping Contest, and More
Bolek and the Specks, plus a Nilson, Make Up Top Five
Arlington didn't waste any time in launching the Fall, 2010, OTB Tour featuring handicapping seminars and contests. The final seminar/contest of Arlington's live meet was September 25, and the very next Saturday the first seminar/contest of the Tour was held at Arlington's Lockport off-track facility located in Fat Sam's Bar & Grill.
Team Bolek/Nilson and Team Speck showed up, in more ways than one, accounting for all five of the top finish positions. Interesting stories emanate from that rare event.
Each Tour contest is free-standing and prizes are paid to the top five finishers each week. Here are the top finishers in last Saturday's contest, plus their winning final balances.
1. Tom Bolek $ 746.10
2. Jan Nilson 479.80
3. Tom Bolek 318.00
4. Fred Speck, Jr. 254.00
5. Fred Speck, Sr. 247.00
For Tom Bolek it's been a long, but fun, second journey. Tom won the Consistency Prize for the Spring, 2009, OTB Tour, and has been a regular player in the on- and off-track contests since their inception in 2008. In fact, he finished third in the net cumulative standings for the recently-concluded, summer handicapping contest series.
"I love these contests," declared Bolek. "I play in as many of them as my schedule permits. And, I really enjoy the Tours, traveling to different OTB's, having a change of surroundings each Saturday. I'll continue to play this fall, even though it's only for prize money, because I enjoy it and it helps my handicapping."
Bolek's climb to first and third in last Saturday's standings revolved, primarily, around the same horse and race. "I was very interested in Percy Scherbenske's De Lica in the fifth race," Tom began. "I had been in the paddock at Arlington when she made her first start and I was very impressed at her appearance.
"She had a troubled trip in that race so I made it a point to take note of her looks and the trouble she had, and to watch for her to come back," continued Bolek. "When I was handicapping last Saturday's card ahead of time, I was happy to see her returning on a contest day.
"She opened at 9-2, which was a little disappointing, but her odds steadily rose to where she went off at 11-1," Bolek advised. "She was in the back of the pack for the early part of the race, even into the stretch, and I was wondering if she was going to fire, but she went from ninth to first and paid $24.00 to win. My $60 win ticket gave me my winning balance."
Who says these contests can't be won with a win bet. Ask Tom Bolek about that, or Paul Hoffman who win-bets his way to Las Vegas every year, too.
Bolek played two entries last Saturday. "On my other entry I made some exactas, working around De Lica," he revealed. "In that assortment was a $2 exacta ticket, De Lica to Sweet Chi Town, that paid $111.40. I also had a small pick three on that entry, both bets getting me into third."
For Jan Nilson it was almost déjà vu all over again. "And it would have been if I hadn't miss-punched my ticket," he added. Last year Nilson won his way to Las Vegas in the handicapping contest held at none other than the same Lockport parlor.
Nilson and Bolek are handicapping buddies, and have been "for decades, I guess" opined Bolek. "We like to meet at the OTB where the contest is being held. It's a great common interest in our friendship."
Nilson, like Bolek, concentrated on De Lica last Saturday. "I had a $50 win ticket on her myself, so I collected big, too, like Tom," explained Nilson.
"But I missed out due to a stupid mistake on my part, a mistake I didn't realize I had made until after the race," Nilson admitted. "In addition to my win bet I also intended to hook De Lica up with my two secondary horses, Sweet Chi Town and Suspended Moon. For some reason I put a wrong horse on my ticket in place of Sweet Chi Town, the second finisher, and missed hitting the $111 exacta on my $10 ticket. That missed hit would have gotten me back to Las Vegas, through Lockport, again!
"But I'll be at Hodgkins next Saturday to try again," Nilson advised. "My return trip to the Coast Casinos Horse Player World Series is out there.
"These handicapping contests are a great thing that Arlington is doing for its fans," stated Nilson. "Everyone talks about winning the trip to Vegas as a benefit, and that's an obvious one, but I for one know that playing in these contests has helped my everyday handicapping and money management, not just my contest play.
"To succeed in the contests one must not only handicap well, but one must also manage the bankroll well," Nilson advised. "For example, I don't take flyers like I used to. Now I conserve capital so that when I spot my picks I can concentrate on how best to wager on the race, and have the money to do so. My everyday play has improved as a result."
That is a benefit of playing in Arlington's contests that is sometimes overlooked.
Team Speck made their presence known last Saturday by finishing fourth, fifth, sixth, and twelfth. It was Fred Junior over Fred Senior by $7 in the top five.
Like Team Bolek/Nilson, Team Speck had one horse that made it for them. "It was Buddy's Bid in the fourth race," Junior revealed. "We saw where the Ryans (owner Tom and wife-trainer Chris) had sent Buddy's Bid out of town for his last race, and sent jockey Nick Meza along, and won the race.
"We figured that they must have discovered something about the horse that allowed them to improve him," Junior continued. "We also knew he would be long odds because the connections don't have a following at the windows.
"I bet $10 to win on him and he paid $52.20 to win," Junior admitted. "I didn't hit anything else all day, and I didn't bet enough on Buddy." One of the two certainties in wagering.
Fred Junior finished second in last Spring's contest at the Rockford OTB. He also flirted with success in the net cumulative standings.
But it was Fred Senior who made a serious run at the Consistency Prize last summer, ultimately ending in the eighth spot in the net cumulative standings while Junior finished a respectable twelfth.
Last Saturday Senior also went for Buddy's Bid. "I'm more of a gimmick player than is my son," Senior began. "I bet $5 to win on Buddy's Bid and I also had a $1 exacta with Cool Clue and that exacta paid $265 for $2. I hit some small stuff elsewhere on the card but, like with Junior, Buddy's Bid accounted for my fifth-place finish.
"I love these contests," stated Team Speck, enthusiastically and in unison. Senior added, "Sometimes my wife, Millicent, comes along and even enters the contest."
"And my girlfriend, Tclick hereammy, joins us when she can," Junior chimed in, "and she loves to play in the contests. We might be a four-member Team, or just a one-member Team, on any one Saturday, but we'll be represented if possible. We really enjoy making an outing of it by traveling to all the OTB's. It's a great family affair."
You can win a trip to Las Vegas, courtesy of Arlington Park, to play in next February's Coast Casinos Horse Player World Series (HWS) where the first prize is estimated to be $250,000. Would you like to parlay $50 into a $2,500 trip (that's 50 times your money!) where you could parlay again, into $250,000 (that's 500 times your money!)? Your next chance is next Saturday, October 9, when Arlington's Fall, 2010, OTB Tour stops at the Hodgkins OTB located in the Salerno-Pincente Italian Ristorante.
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My FREE pre-race handicapping seminar starts approximately one hour before first post. We will handicap the Hawthorne races with an analysis based on scratches and other late program changes, and with an emphasis on finding 'contest' horses and races.
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We want to send you to Vegas, but you must get in it to win it! See you Saturday, October 9, at Hodgkins!! It just may be your turn to win!!! You could be walking around lucky and not know it!!!!
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I am looking for a surveillance system with about 4 cameras. I have looked at Amazon and Newegg they seem pretty much the same. I am a do it yourselfer. Kind of thinking about building one by buying equipment and using a old computer. Has anyone ever built their own. Also could use some good camera recommendations. Keep In mind I never like spending a lot. |
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- Posted by yosemitebill (My Page) on Thu, Feb 10, 11 at 20:45
There are just way too many choices available to provide a simple answer. I would recommend more searching just to see what's available. There are cards for desktop PCs that allow for typically 4 camera inputs and hard drive recording. Software can be tricky and may not offer as much flexibility as wanted. You are also going to be using quite a bit of power running a PC 24/7, won't have web access to the cameras, and it usually doesn't reboot to the program after a power fail. There are several stand alone systems available, but with mostly all of them from China, they all seem to have a few quirks and some can be frustrating to setup. That said, however, some of the more popular brands in this market have been getting better - read some of the online buyer reviews. For best image quality stick with CCD sensors (instead of CMOS), built-in IR illumination for night viewing, choose a camera with the proper field of view, and stay way far away from wireless cameras. |
- Posted by tommmy2007 (My Page) on Sat, Feb 12, 11 at 9:40
Thank you for your reply. Computer wise I had forgotten to consider reboots and such. That eliminates the salvage computer approach. I do read reviews. This is what first attracted me to Newegg and Amazon. The more I read the security ones it seems they all have problems but I have read reviews for years I get it all sorted (I hope). Looks like my big weakness is my lack of knowledge in cameras. Install knowledge is good on my part and I kind of figured the ease of a wireless camera was too good to be true / trusted. I need to figuring my exact camera placement and focal length. I like to cover the city street and sidewalk with one. We live in a pretty old neighborhood downtown lots are 50 foot wide low flow traffic street even lower sidewalk traffic. In my neighborhood the general break-in starts with knocking on the front door if not answered they break-in from the back. The preferred house that has an alley (most all do I am lucky and don't) they put the stuff in the trash area and pick it up as if they are aluminum pickers using some type of vehicle or they load your suitcase with a haul and escape on the city bus. Thanks again for taking the time to reply I learned a great bit. |
- Posted by yosemitebill (My Page) on Sat, Feb 12, 11 at 21:12
A couple other websites you may wish view to give you ideas of products are Costco.com and Samsclub.com - look under electronics and then security/surveillance. Also, if you Google "cctv field of view calculator" you'll get some websites where you can plug-in distances to get ideas of the type of lens you may need. You'll want to find the ones that offer 1/4 inch sensor size as that is the most common in consumer systems. If you sketch out you home and property to scale, measure distances, decide on areas of coverage indoors & out, it'll give you a better idea of what you may need. It also let's you figure cable lengths for each camera since many come with pre-fab cables of 60' or so. Everybody's needs are different. We live up in the Sierra mountains with a fair amount of property and I'm more concerned with being able to see wild fires in summer or trees falling in winter storms, when away from home. When we lived in the city, it was about watching the doors and windows around the house. |
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What ever you buy spend a few extra bucks and buy a system that has a good warranty. Most cheap kits you can buy at a retail store have a 1 year warranty. And they end up lasting a year too! Buy something that will last. Plus what is the point if the cameras are so cheap you can not even see the persons face when they walk by your camera. You never know when the video you are recording will come in handy! |
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Mine took 3-4 years to produce fruit. They yielded quite heavily, ie, needed lots of thinning. |
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He was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church. He was graduated from Bradley Central High School Class of 1944. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II in Germany. He retired as captain from the Cleveland Fire Department after 27 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford Sharpe and Hattie Hargis Sharpe; two brothers: Edward Sharpe and Kenny Sharpe; his first wife of 36 years, Betty Jo Sharpe and his second wife, Louise Sharpe.
Survivors include his special friend, Betty Baumgardner; daughters: Linda Shoemaker, Judy Hilton and husband, Leonard, all of Cleveland, Donna Dorsey and husband, Gerald, of Lenoir City; stepson, Tommy Wilhoit and wife, Nancy, of Dalton, Ga.; grandchildren: Todd Shoemaker and wife, Tina, Brian Shoemaker and wife, Amy, Karen Gilbert and husband, Kris, Cindy Leslie and husband, Scott, and Rick Hilton; great-grandchildren: Jack Shoemaker, Alex Shoemaker, Hailey Leslie, Hunter Leslie, Ryah Gilbert, Bailey Gilbert, Jill Coffman and husband, Chad, Jada Hilton, Clay Shoemaker and Ashley Shoemaker; sister, Carolyn Thomas of Cleveland; also several cousins, nieces and nephews survive.
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It's all about the riding at Big Sky. This is not the type of place you go to be seen, fur coats and big sunglasses are for other resorts. At Big Sky what you get is a fully sick hill. Of all the SnowSkool resorts, this is the BIG mountain experience, this is the hill that will offer up terrain that will push you and test you from the first day of the season to the last when your thighs are made of steel and your riding is solid. The 4350ft of vertical descent over the 5500 acres of terrain (both biggest in the States) that gets hammered by 35ft of powder in an average winter have led to Big Sky being classed as a training ground for Alaska. For those in the know, that is a fair compliment!
The snowboard instructors assigned to the SnowSkool course are all AASI top-level snowboard instructors and, more importantly, have been schooled (skooled?) in riding this mountain and so will give your snowboard training a real backcountry/ all-mountain focus as well as dealing with the more technical aspects to ensure you pass the exam.
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It's a magical hill in a magical place – Big Sky is in the Wild West, it's in Yellowstone National Park. It has to be seen to be believed!
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I have 1 ONeal and 1 Ozark. Both are growing well. But I have noticed on the new leaves, some have rusty looking patches. Anyone know what this could be? Prevent it?
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Is your soil acid enough? "Holly Tone" or aluminum sulfate are good fertilizers, but don't overdue it. Good Luck! |
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Bet organic fertilizer I've found is compost. Shovel on a few inches and cover with pine needles to keep the Ph on the acid side. Replenish the pine straw as needed. I grow 'Sunshine Blue' and 'Climax', Sunshine is smaller and sweet-tart, climax is larger and very sweet. |
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request for info: I live in the Sacramento valley where summers can get into triple digits 40 days a year. I usually lose a plant a week to total burn. Which are the most heat tolerant varieties of the southern highbush with chill requirements around 500 hours of 45 F. We don't get real cold....in the 25 years I've been here maybe a couple of days @ 17 F but usually high 20's. I'd appreciate any real experience but will ponder opinion. Thanks, tejay |
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Hi, Ilive in the Sacramento Valley where summertime tempertures can get up to 114 F. We had one summer with 43 days of triple digits. I'm looking for blueberry varieties that are heat tolerant with chill requirements around 500 hours. I generally lose a plant a week to burn in the summer and I replace it with another variety...trial and error...any real experience will be appreciated, thanx |
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15 Tips to Generate More Leads in 2015 (Part 3, featuring tips 11-15)
To kick off the new year, I'm sharing 15 ideas on improving your lead management. I have so much to share that I've split this post into three parts (you can read Part 1, with tips 1-5, here and Part 2, with tips 6-10, here), and today will be the final Part 3, with tips 11-15.
As you'll see, this series isn't just about getting more leads but about generating better and higher quality leads. These 15 tips (across all three blog posts) will help make your lead management more effective.
Without further ado, here is the final Part 3 of this three-part series, featuring tips 11-15:
11. Use a single voice when communicating with leads
People pay attention to who is sending them emails. Anonymous email servers may save money and be scalable, but they don't build connections. The re-engagement process has to start with a human being.
You need to have a person behind the email and the phone call. Also, it should be the same person. Our goal is to build the relationship through one person to the point to where the lead is sales-ready, then hand that relationship off to the next person.
12. Nurture organizations, not just people
It's important to have a closed-loop feedback system so that you can track all activities with all leads inside an organization.
Especially with B2B, selling happens at a corporate level and a business unit level in addition to an individual level. You need to be able to track interactions to be able to determine the program of selling the entire organization.
13. Market to the role, not the title
It seems like everyone is a vice president these days. You need an intelligent process to identify the person's function and role in the company, rather than going by title.
With a recent MECLABS partner, we developed a process for determining a contact's function in the company based on a series of conversations. Unless you do that, you don't have a way to segment your lead accurately and send them the right content for where they are in the buying cycle.
14. Have a clear hand-off process between Marketing and Sales
The point at which Marketing hands a lead off to Sales is like a relay race — it's important to keep moving fast without dropping the baton.
For one partner, we got Sales to commit to contacting all leads within 48 hours if they had the following three things:
- The lead conforms to the universal lead definition
- Confirmation that the lead wants to speak to a sales representative
- Qualification information for each lead
It's important to document the process so that both sales and marketing can track all steps and evaluate the process objectively. This documentation is shown in the following figure:
15. Create a process for joint marketing and sales "huddles" to gauge progress
A football team would never think of skipping the huddle between plays. Sales and Marketing should view their work together in the same way. They need to talk frequently about what's happening with their leads if they want to see ROI.
It's important to close the loop on every lead and to talk about ways to improve the process. In my experience, Sales and Marketing should huddle on leads at least once a month.
Here are some questions to ask:
- How many of the leads we've given you in the past two weeks are active?
- Have you talked to them?
- Are you moving forward?
It's also important to celebrate wins together as part of these huddles. You need to feel that you are all part of the same team. When that happens, you start seeing improvements at all levels.
For example, one partner had an administrative person at the meetings enter information about leads into the CRM system as people were talking. Soon, sales began to see why they needed to capture accurate information about leads in the system. If they do it, they can see that nurturing will happen on their behalf.
Key takeaways from this three-part blog series
- Marketing must create a marketing funnel to develop sales-ready leads and nurture those that aren't ready to buy.
- Sales and Marketing need to agree on a universal definition of a lead.
- The hand-off process between Sales and Marketing must be clearly defined so that leads do not languish or become lost.
- Sales and Marketing must have regular meetings to gauge progress.
Bonus material:
Embed the passion in your organization
Building clarity around the lead process helps build passion for making a difference in your organization. It creates closer ties between Marketing and Sales and helps Sales do its job better than ever before. You will begin qualifying leads in a disciplined and rigorous way.
No more dropping the baton in the hand-off between Marketing and Sales. That will bring a significant improvement in revenue generated from marketing.
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