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Annual Report of the President: February 1, 2008
The report covers the period June 5, 2006 - December 31, 2007
The period in review was one of transition and change, growth and development, celebration and loss:
In Transition: New Officers were elected – Leif Brisfjord, President; Bertil Lindberg, Secretary; Jon Marks, Treasurer; Inez Brisfjord and Erik Wrangel were appointed to a Special Projects Committee – Inez as a researcher, and Erik, a member residing in Sweden, as JESNY representative to John Ericsson Sällskapet in Sweden. At the annual dinner hosted by the Consul General, Ulf Hjertonsson, on March 29, 2007, Kjell Lagerstrom, President-emeritus, was installed as Honorary Member of the Society. His long tenure as president, and exemplary service to JESNY and the community were cited.
The most significant change during the period was the November 23, 2006 launch of the JESNY Website and the Virtual Library. (A prototype Website had been designed some years earlier but not developed and maintained). The president designed the Website and the Virtual Library, arranged for online registration of new members and appropriate e-mail addresses (e.g. firstname.lastname@example.com). He serves as Webmaster. The site is developing continuously. It is now accessible in 12 languages and it has visitors from many countries around the world. The Website has brought John Ericsson to the attention of many who were unaware of the scope of his research and innovations, or the existence of JESNY as an information resource.
In Celebration: By pleasant coincidence, the year 2007 marked both the Centennial Year of JESNY and the inauguration of the Monitor Center of the Mariner's Museum, Newport News, VA. JESNY participated in the festivities that began Monitor Day, March 9. JESNY and John Ericsson Sällskapet, Sweden jointly presented a specially designed commemorative plaque to the Center. The "Ericsson interest group" expanded during the festivities through the encounter with many independent researchers, writers etc. who remain in touch – for example, two researchers from Östersund, Sweden who visited all the places where Ericsson lived and worked in England and prepared a report on their research for Umeĺ University, Sweden. They send notes and clippings and remain in touch.
In New York, for the celebration of John Eriksson's Birthday, Governor Eliot Spitzer and Mayor Michael Bloomberg Proclaimed July 31st "John Ericsson Day" in the State of New York and the City of New York respectively.
And Loss: The demise of Sten Sture Nordin who had returned to Sweden, and Vice President George Simpson. An educator of note, for many years George was Chairman of the Society's annual Creativity Contest at John Ericsson Jr. High School in Brooklyn.
During the period in Review the traditions and customs of JESNY were maintained and all of the Memorial events were celebrated:
· Monitor Day at the Monitor Center, Mariner's Museum, followed by the annual dinner hosted by the Swedish Consul General on March 29.
· John Ericsson's Birthday, July 31 with wreath placement ceremony and music performance at the Ericsson Monument in Battery Park. As is customary, the ceremony was cosponsored by the Greenpoint Museum, Brooklyn.
· John Eriksson's arrival in US, November 23, 2006, with launch of JESNY Website and Virtual Library; November 30, 2007, with a John Ericsson Literature Roundtable. This innovative program was well received. The participants suggested that additional discussion/lecture programs be offered by the Society.
Although not a Memorial Celebration, the Creativity Contest at the John Ericsson Jr. High School, Brooklyn has become an annual, much anticipated event. It was held, as is customary, during the Spring Semester of the School and organized by Janice and George Weinmann, assisted by Mary Nordlund, teachers and volunteer contest judges. Commissioner Brian Andersson represented New York City at the event.
During the Centennial Year there were special events:
· John Ericsson Memorial Celebration, Washington DC. June 2, 2007. Vice President Ruth Bird organized a visit by JESNY members to the new House of Sweden of the Swedish embassy and a wreath placement ceremony at the John Ericsson Memorial in Washington DC. A pleasant surprise was the participation of Marcia Seifert, descendant of Samuel W. Taylor, John Eriksson's Secretary for more than thirty years. She has become a JESNY member.
· JESNY participated in an historic event, May 8, 2007. JESNY welcomed the Transatlantic 21 Association's ship sun21 at North Cove Marina, NYC. Sun21 is the first ship to cross the Atlantic Ocean on solar power alone, a voyage from Spain to New York. JESNY was invited to participate in the Welcome and various celebrations because of the relevance of John Eriksson's 19th century work to this 21st century event. JESNY created a special brochure for the occasion and presented a Swedish ship's flag to the crew. The Society received much publicity through its participation in the event, e.g. in Nordstjernan. During the festivities, the Canadian inventor of the LOON, a solar-assisted boat for recreational travel on inland waterways, introduced himself and kept JESNY informed during its first trip in New York State waterways in August 2007.
To gather information and take photographs for the Website I have visited The Monitor Center in Newport News, VA. several times, the Swedish Museum in Philadelphia, the Ryder-Ericsson factory in Walden, NY., the Inventors Hall of Fame, Akron, Ohio and numerous libraries, collections, museums, monuments and so on in USA and Sweden. JESNY maintains contact with related organizations in USA and other countries (in addition to regular mailings to JESNY members). The network expands with the assistance of Web and e-mail.
See the Website, Virtual Library and Newsletters for details.
During the Centennial Year the Society received gifts of documents and books from members and non-members, USA and abroad: Spanton Ashdown, Julius Eingoren, Kjell Lagerstrom, Bertil Lindberg, Lars Nielsen, Ben Nordhielm, Kevin Woodruff, William "Bill" Sewing and others too numerous to list. So closed the year 2007.
And the Second Century of the Society has had an auspicious opening: Olle Wästberg, Director-General, The Swedish Institute, Stockholm - former Consul General in New York - sent greetings and contributed a book "Swedish Genius" ("Svenska Uppfinnare") by Petter Karlsson and Johan Erseus; Kjell-Ĺke Dahlberg, President, John Ericsson Sällskapet, Sweden sent greetings; The Stockholm Association of the "Royal Jämtland Ranger Regiment" (Föreningen Fältjägare i Stockholm), the regiment in which Captain John Ericsson, Kjell Lagerstrom and I did military service, sent best wishes and expressed interest in continuing contact; The author and the illustrator of a book included in the Literature Roundtable wrote expressing interest in continued contact.
At the Annual Meeting of June 5, 2006 I distributed a proposal for an Action Plan for the continued growth of JESNY with the suggestion that it be discussed and developed by the members at a later date. Following the meeting I sent to all members a letter highlighting the Centennial Anniversary together with a copy of Minutes of Meeting, annual report of the previous year, and a summary of the Action Plan proposal. I continued the practice of sending frequent reports and newsletters by post to all members and by e-mail to those with e-mail address on record. Today, at the beginning of the Second Century of JESNY, let us return to the Action Plan and begin program planning: Looking Forward.
Before we begin planning, however, let us pause to acknowledge the participation of friends and partners:
· First, let us thank our host of many years, The Church of Sweden, New York and its Pastor, our Chaplain, the Reverend Ib Pihlblad for gracious support and cooperation.
· Then, let us remember well wishers and partners everywhere for their participation.
· Finally, JESNY is a not-for-profit organization whose members, all volunteers, organize its programs and manage its business affairs – so let us, the members, thank each other and ourselves for our contributions and collective effort toward the objective of honoring and perpetuating the memory of Captain John Ericsson.
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A federal coalition government will set up a special commission to review Commonwealth public service operations and cuts costs, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says.
Mr Abbott made the announcement during a speech to the Victorian Employer's Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Melbourne on Friday.
A coalition government would take "specific practical steps" to manage the economy better and make it stronger, he said.
It would also pursue "achievable" plans for stronger communities, a cleaner environment, more secure borders and the infrastructure of the future.
But the centrepiece of Mr Abbott's speech was the announcement of the commission of audit, as part of an overall goal to reduce the cost and complexity of government and see what can be done better and more cost effectively.
"My basic message to Australians today is that securing our future depends more on strong citizens than on big government," Mr Abbott said.
"That success depends upon our industry, not just on our geography, and that our destiny will be secured more by hard work than by good luck.
"It would be dangerous complacency to think that economic stagnation only happens to other countries."
It has been 16 years since the Commonwealth last conducted a top-down independent review of public sector spending.
The last commission of audit was chaired by Professor Bob Officer in 1996, following the election of the Howard coalition government.
"It's likely that a contemporary process might identify scope for vast improvements in the functions, efficiency, and cost of government without compromising its core business," Mr Abbott said.
"After beginning the carbon tax repeal process and giving the navy new instructions for responding to illegal boats, establishing a commission of audit will be an incoming coalition government's most urgent task."
Mr Abbott envisaged the commission would report within four months.
"That way, the operations of government can be improved and streamlined while a new government has maximum political capital to take hard decisions," he said.
Under the coalition, the commission would not replace the expenditure review committee process, which vets new and existing program spending.
It would supplement the work of Liberal Senator Arthur Sinodinos's deregulation taskforce to ensure a Coalition government delivers businesses at least $1 billion a year in red-tape reduction cost savings, Mr Abbott said.
"If we are serious about building a more productive economy, it's vital to ensure that the Commonwealth and its agencies are only doing what they really have to do and doing it as efficiently as they reasonably can," he added.
The commonwealth government accounts for almost a quarter of Australia's gross domestic product output.
Some of the areas the commission might look at would be health, education and defence materiel.
Mr Abbott questioned whether the health department needed 6000 staff when the federal government did not run any medical facilities, such as a hospital.
He asked if the education department needed all 5000 current staff when it didn't operate school, or if the Defence Materiel Organisation needed 7000 people when similar organisations in other countries, such as the UK, with larger armies had fewer staff.
The coalition has already committed to abolishing the Department of Climate Change and rolling its essential functions into the Department of the Environment.
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Spring in GermanyFruehlingsanfang, the beginning of Spring in Germany, when evenings are lighter, days warmer, if only by a few degrees, and traveling by road, rail or river through the country can be a 'Aha-Erlebnis', a wonderful experience. Wild flowers covered meadows skirt the foothills of still snow capped mountains, pink and white almond, cherry and apple blossoms line Germany's historic road, river and canal scenic routes with their castles, palaces, half timbered buildings, old fashioned windmills and medieval towns. Spring in Germany: seats and tables appear outside cafe's, bistros and ice cream parlors, and the beer gardens begin to open, although it is not time to think about giving up wearing those warm layers. Nevertheless regardless of any cold breezes, or spring showers, the warm weather culture has now officially considered to have begun, and "spring tiredness", Fruehjahrsmuedigkeit, is banned. Celebrating spring means there will be some type of festival or event in almost every city, town or village, with everything from music to cheese and wine, in addition to preparations for the coming Easter traditions, parades and processions. Decorating ancient wells and fountains with colored eggs and evergreens, and Ostermaerkte, Easter Markets, with handcrafts and seasonal foods that take place throughout the country. One popular trend has spread throughout Germany's cities and towns, beginning each spring and continuing until autumn, The Long Night. Culture in one or all its forms on offer for a whole evening until the early hours of morning, at a reduced rate and often including transportation, so streets throng with people taking advantage of the opportunity as well as enjoying the infectious sense of occasion. For a Long Night of Museums, museums, galleries and cultural institutes covering everything from more conventional themes, like a Long Night of Sciences when teaching and research facilities are open, to traditional wood carving and the care of a forest's wildlife, and beekeeper's open nights, fascinating even for someone with no intention of keeping bees. Berlin holds an annual spring 'Night of Theaters and Operas' in April, with back to back 30 minute productions on sixty stages, and in May a Long Night of the Families', with treasure hunts, torch lit tours, robber's feasts and an invitation to the world of chocolate. Bavaria's capital Munich's Long Night of Music is live and diverse. Over one hundred stages in everything from concerts halls and city bars to ballet schools and museums hum with activity. Some classical, some bizarre. 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Simon Church finds the net with a headed goal from close range. Reading 2-0 West Ham.Adam Le Fondre provided the assist for the goal.
- 77:21
Jobi McAnuff takes the outswinging corner, Ian Harte has a header from close in and clears the crossbar.
- 76:33
Foul by Mark Noble on Jimmy Kebe, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Shaun Cummings.
- 74:57
Jimmy Kebe decides to take the corner short.
- 71:39
Frederic Piquionne leaves the field to be replaced by John Carew.
- 70:47
Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Jobi McAnuff from the left by-line to the near post.
- 69:02
Effort from inside the six-yard box by Simon Church goes wide right of the goal.
- 66:00
Alex Pearce grabs a goal from inside the six-yard box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Reading 1-0 West Ham.Jobi McAnuff provided the assist for the goal.
- 64:43
Jobi McAnuff fouled by Joey O'Brien, the ref awards a free kick. Joey O'Brien is sent off. The free kick is swung in left-footed by Ian Harte, clearance made by James Tomkins.
- 64:16
Simon Church comes on in place of Noel Hunt.
- 61:46
Julien Faubert gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Ian Harte. Adam Federici takes the direct free kick.
- 60:44
Free kick awarded for a foul by Noel Hunt on Joey O'Brien. The referee cautions Joey O'Brien for unsporting behaviour. Noel Hunt receives a yellow card for unsporting behaviour. Free kick taken by Robert Green.
- 58:40
Frederic Piquionne is ruled offside. Adam Federici takes the indirect free kick.
- 57:13
Foul by Noel Hunt on George McCartney, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Robert Green.
- 56:08
Carlton Cole comes on in place of Papa Bouba Diop.
- 55:14
Noel Hunt takes a shot. Robert Green makes a save.
- 51:44
George McCartney gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Jimmy Kebe. Caution for George McCartney. Direct effort from the free kick comes in from Ian Harte.
- 48:11
Ian Harte takes a inswinging corner to the near post, Joey O'Brien manages to make a clearance.
- 46:40
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Abdoulaye Faye by Adam Le Fondre. James Tomkins restarts play with the free kick.
- 45:40
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Kevin Nolan by Kaspars Gorkss. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Jack Collison.
- 45:18 +0.18
Close range header by Jem Karacan misses to the right of the goal.
- 42:56
Inswinging corner taken by Ian Harte from the right by-line played to the near post, clearance made by Frederic Piquionne.
- 41:57
Frederic Piquionne has a headed effort at goal from deep inside the area missing to the right of the goal.
- 40:51
The offside flag is raised against Frederic Piquionne. Indirect free kick taken by Adam Federici.
- 39:50
Jimmy Kebe concedes a free kick for a foul on George McCartney. Free kick crossed right-footed by Mark Noble from left channel, Shaun Cummings manages to make a clearance.
- 36:01
Corner taken by Jack Collison, Abdoulaye Faye challenges Ian Harte unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Adam Federici.
- 34:48
Shaun Cummings fouled by Jack Collison, the ref awards a free kick. Adam Federici takes the free kick.
- 34:07
The referee blows for offside. Robert Green takes the free kick.
- 29:46
Kevin Nolan is ruled offside. Adam Federici takes the indirect free kick.
- 26:53
Jem Karacan has an effort at goal from outside the area which misses left.
- 25:52
Ian Harte takes a inswinging corner to the near post, clearance by Kevin Nolan.
- 23:36
The offside flag is raised against Jack Collison. Indirect free kick taken by Adam Federici.
- 21:07
The assistant referee signals for offside against Frederic Piquionne. Free kick taken by Adam Federici.
- 17:26
Jack Collison challenges Jem Karacan unfairly and gives away a free kick. Adam Federici takes the direct free kick.
- 16:11
Foul by Abdoulaye Faye on Adam Le Fondre, free kick awarded. Booking for Abdoulaye Faye. Ian Harte crosses the ball in from the free kick, clearance by Frederic Piquionne.
- 15:31
Corner taken right-footed by Mark Noble from the left by-line to the near post, Mikele Leigertwood manages to make a clearance.
- 13:53
Inswinging corner taken by Ian Harte from the right by-line played to the near post.
- 10:59
Corner taken right-footed by Jack Collison, clearance by Mikele Leigertwood.
- 9:18
The assistant referee flags for offside against Noel Hunt. Indirect free kick taken by Abdoulaye Faye.
- 7:26
Foul by Kevin Nolan on Noel Hunt, free kick awarded. The free kick is delivered left-footed by Ian Harte from right wing, save by Robert Green.
- 6:27
Jack Collison is caught offside. Free kick taken by Adam Federici.
- 5:09
Effort on goal by Jack Collison from outside the area goes harmlessly over the bar.
- 4:44
Corner taken by Mark Noble, Ian Harte makes a clearance.
- 3:43
(West Ham) makes a substitution, with Joey O'Brien coming on for Guy Demel.
Match Preview
Jobi skips back in for Royals Reading welcome back skipper Jobi McAnuff for the visit of West Ham in the npower Championship. The winger was suspended for last weekend's 1-0 defeat at Blackpool after picking up five bookings this season, but is likely to return to the starting line-up in place of Hal Robson-Kanu. Brynjar Gunnarsson continues to miss out with the calf strain he picked up in a reserve-team fixture, but full-back Joseph Mills is fit once more and will challenge Ian Harte for the left-back slot. Striker Noel Hunt has recovered from a head injury to be available for selection. Otherwise, manager Brian McDermott has no new injury or suspension worries ahead of the clash with Hammers. Young forward Nicholas Bignall does remain sidelined, however, as he continues his recovery from the knee surgery which curtailed his loan spell at Wycombe. West Ham look set to be without Matt Taylor. The midfielder, only recently back after a month out with torn muscles in both calves, limped off against Burnley last week with another calf problem. Defender Winston Reid remains on the sidelines with a shoulder injury and striker Sam Baldock is missing due to a hamstring problem. But the Hammers have been boosted by the news Henri Lansbury and Gary O'Neil are on the mend. On-loan Arsenal midfielder Lansbury has been out since August with a knee problem while winger O'Neil has yet to feature this season due to a serious ankle injury but both stepped up their fitness bids by playing for the reserves this week.
West Ham
- Adam Federici
- Shaun Cummings
- Alex Pearce
- Kaspars Gorkss
- Ian Harte
- Jimmy Kebe
- Jem Karacan
- Mikele Leigertwood
- Jobi McAnuff
- Adam Le Fondre
- Noel Hunt
- Mikkel Andersen
- Jay Tabb
- Simon Church
- Hal Robson-Kanu
- Michail Antonio
- Robert Green
- Guy Demel
- James Tomkins
- Abdoulaye Faye
- George McCartney
- Julien Faubert
- Kevin Nolan
- Mark Noble
- Papa Bouba Diop
- Jack Collison
- Frederic Piquionne
- Marek Stech
- Carlton Cole
- John Carew
- Joey O'Brien
- Freddie Sears
Match Report
Church nails Hammers Simon Church's double and an Alex Pearce strike saw Reading ease past nine-man West Ham 3-0. All the goals came in the final half-hour as the Royals capitalised on a Hammers implosion, with both Joey O'Brien and Jack Collison seeing red. Centre-back Pearce beat visiting keeper Robert Green from eight yards out midway through the second period, following good work from Jobi McAnuff, to hand the hosts the lead. West Ham, who have now lost back-to-back npower Championship matches after their home defeat to Burnley last weekend, could not generate any momentum over the course of the 90 minutes and were not helped by the dismissal of O'Brien moments before Reading's first strike. O'Brien received the first red card of his career for a second, needless yellow card after a trip on McAnuff and the Hammers struggled to contain their hosts without him. Once Pearce had slotted home it was all one-way traffic at the Madejski Stadium, and substitute Church tapped home Adam Le Fondre's chip to seal the victory for the Royals before Collison was dismissed for a wild challenge on Jimmy Kebe late on. Not satisfied with one goal after coming off the bench, Church nodded home Ian Harte's set-piece with four minutes left to round off the scoring. Reading had the first significant chance of the game after just seven minutes. Le Fondre fizzed the ball across the face of the goal and Noel Hunt, back in the starting line-up after a head injury, narrowly failed to connect as he slid in. West Ham's best opportunity of the first half-hour came when Collison blazed over from inside the area, while at the other end Jimmy Kebe had a good chance to open the scoring. The Mali winger, although a long way from goal, had the net at his mercy when Green missed opposite number Adam Federici's long free-kick. However, Kebe could not control his effort on the half-volley and shot wide. Jem Karacan also failed to hit the target with a curling effort from distance as neither side were able to work the goalkeepers over the course of the first 30 minutes. The visitors were struggling to reach their fluent best, but almost claimed the advantage in the moments before the break. Collison's corner was headed across goal and Papa Bouba Diop thought he had poked home, only for Hunt to get in the way on the line and clear. Almost straight away the Royals rallied, and Karacan was within centimetres of finding the net with his flying header from Kebe's whipped centre. The scrappy nature of the contest continued into the second period and West Ham took almost 20 minutes of the half to have their first shot on target before the match then exploded into life. O'Brien foolishly tripped McAnuff to earn his second yellow card of the afternoon and moments after he left the field, Reading went a goal up. From the free-kick given for O'Brien's offence, Harte's delivery was not cleared properly, McAnuff slipped the ball into Pearce's path and the centre-back side-footed home from eight yards out. In an instant the home side were dominant and went two up when Church was on hand to tap home Le Fondre's chipped centre from close range. West Ham lost all their shape and discipline, and soon found themselves reduced to nine men when Collison needlessly raked his studs down Kebe's legs. From the resulting free-kick Church headed home Harte's cross to intensify the misery for the Hammers. endM
Form Guide
- Reading
- West Ham DWWWWL
Last Meetings
- Reading
- 3 - 1
- West Ham
- 12/03/2005
- West Ham
- 1 - 0
- Reading
- 10/08/2004
- Reading
- 2 - 0
- West Ham
- 03/04/2004
- West Ham
- 1 - 0
- Reading
- 13/09/2003
Top Scorers
- A Le Fondre 5
- N Hunt 3
- S Church 3
- M Manset 3
- H Robson-Kanu 2
- J McAnuff 1
- M Leigertwood 1
- K Gorkss 1
- JB Kebe 1
- A Pearce 1
- J Karacan 1
West Ham
- C Cole 7
- K Nolan 6
- S Baldock 5
- JA Carew 2
- F Piquionne 2
- J Collison 2
- M Taylor 1
- J Faubert 1
- J O'Brien 1
- J Tomkins 1
- W Reid 1
- H Lansbury 1
- Total goals 45
- Goals per game 23
- 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 0-10 mins
- (For) 2 (Against) Period 11-20 mins
- 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 21-30 mins
- (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- 2 (For) 6 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- 2 (For) 3 (Against) Period 61-70 mins
- 10 (For) 5 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 7 (For) 1 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
West Ham
- Total goals 58
- Goals per game 36
- 5 (For) 2 (Against) Period 0-10 mins
- 4 (For) Period 11-20 mins
- 4 (For) Period 21-30 mins
- 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 4 (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- 5 (For) 5 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- 3 (For) 1 (Against) Period 61-70 mins
- 8 (For) 2 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 2 (For) 4 (Against) Period 81-90 mins


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In the first two parts of this series, we looked back at the year 2013. I shared with you that I recognized the unusual nature of reviewing the previous year nearly halfway through the current year.
But this is an outgrowth of our April Executive Committee meeting, where we reviewed the finances of the previous year (which we do each year at the first Executive Committee of each year).
We shared with you the ten goals for the conference for 2013 that were shared with the Executive Committee at our first meeting for 2013. We shared with you each of those goals and the fact, that by God's grace, nine of those goals were reached.
In this final installment, I would like to talk about the goals for 2014, and in that discussion, we shall talk a little bit about the goal that we did not reach.
I believe that it is very important that goals are set: By individuals, organizations, churches, corporation, etc. When I was a young Pastor, Elder C.E. Dudley, who was the President of our conference in those days, used to tell us "Some people aim at nothing-and hit it" (something I have repeated to our workers 1,000 times)-everybody needs to set goals.
I shared the goals for our conference that I am asking the Lord to help us achieve in 2014, with our Executive Committee a few months ago. Please allow me to share them now with you:
(1) 1,000 baptisms, with a retention rate of at least 70%. We have been blessed in this conference with unprecedented baptisms these past several years, for which we thank God. We have set a baptismal goal each year, and the Lord has blessed with the consistent reaching of those goals.
But from now on, we shall not just have a baptismal goal, we shall also have a retention goal. It is simply not enough just to baptize people, we have to ask the Lord to help us keep them as well.
And if the way we are doing evangelism does not allow us to do that, then we can't just keep doing evangelism the same way, we have to change. And we will change.
Now, we won't change overnight. But we shall change; in fact, we have already made one important change. This year, our conference evangelist is doing fewer meetings, because he is staying longer after the meetings that he does run, to stabilize the new converts. The goal is to move them from membership to ministry.
(2) The President is to meet with each Pastor to go over the evaluations that the church members did the previous year (we shall do Pastoral evaluations again in 2015, by the way). Praise God, that has already been done-through the miracle of technology. We had individual videoconferences with virtually every Pastor in our conference.
(3) Resolution of the Memphis school facility issue. There are a few issues in the Adventist church that we seem to talk about forever. This is one of them.
In no way does a new building solve every problem a school has. I get reminded about that every time I talk about a building that has outlived its usefulness. I have never been involved in a school building project where someone did not say to me "Elder-it's not the building".
I agree. But there are also some problems that cannot be solved without addressing the issue of an inadequate facility.
Everyone does not agree that we need a new school in Memphis; I am all right with that. What I am not all right with is continuing to talk about it; either we are going to address the facility issue or we are not. To settle that question-one way or the other, once and for all-is our goal this year.
(4) An operating gain for 2014. One of the painful lessons that I learned a few years ago-when my focus was completely on our revenue-was that it does not matter how much money you receive, if you spend more money than you collect, that is not a good thing.
The Lord helped us to spend less than we collected last year. That is our goal again this year.
(5) A 4% gain in tithe. That is the one goal that we did not reach last year.
The Lord has blessed us to reduce what we spend-especially as it relates to the part of our budget that relates to salary and benefits. That percentage went down this year; we believe it will go down again next year.
But ultimately, ministry requires money, and that is our goal in 2014; to increase our revenue-not just for the sake of collecting more money (that is not even the main reason). Increased tithe revenue suggests increased faithfulness to God and that is not primarily a financial issue that is a spiritual issue.
(6) A 4% reduction in the percentage of our budget going to salary and benefits, without laying anybody off. We believe that one should happen again next year. There will be approximately 10 fewer full-time people on our payroll next year than this year. We have approximately that many people retiring, resigning, etc., -most of them will not be replaced.
The Lord also led us to tighten up our healthcare plan last year-we plan to tweak it again this year, with an emphasis on prevention. We have a health message; fresh air, water, sunlight, trust in divine power, etc., that has made Seventh-day Adventist the healthiest people on earth. Our goal now is for that to translate into reduced healthcare costs.
Wouldn't that be a powerful witness? While everyone else is screaming about Obamacare (for the record, our costs were skyrocketing before Obamacare), if we could say, our healthcare costs are under control because our workers simply do what God says-in other words, we have Godcare.
(7) Church School Enrollment Increase. Going against a denomination-wide trend, our enrollment in South Central schools has gone up in four out of the last five years. We are asking God to bless us and for that to continue.
(8) Double our Message Magazine subscriptions. There is not the zeal for Message Magazine that there used to be. But it is still an evangelistic tool and the truth is that as difficult as it can be sometimes to be to win souls today, we simply cannot afford to leave any weapon unused in the battle for souls.
People sometimes talk to me about all the things that they do not have in order to win souls. Message is something that we do have. If you send someone a subscription, every other month, that magazine, in effect, "knocks" on that person's door, and witnesses by sharing the gospel with whoever reads it. How many other things are there in the Adventist arsenal that do that?
We cannot afford to ignore Message Magazine as an evangelistic tool.
(9) "Healthy Church" indicators established and distributed to each Pastor. Praise the Lord; that has been done as well.
Last year, we asked the Pastors: What are the things that you think are indicators of a spiritually healthy church? In a staff meeting, we set aside time for each Pastor to write down 5-10 indicators of what makes a healthy church.
We then tabulated what the Pastors said and added to those things, other things that we felt administratively made a healthy church. We then said to the Pastors, measure these things against what is happening in your church and see if the things that you and I have said are necessary for a healthy church are happening in your church.
If, for example, there is a list of 10 things that the Pastors and I have said are necessary to have a healthy church and only 2-3 of them are actually happening in your church, then your church may not be healthy. And, if that is the case, what are you doing about that?
Conversely, you may be blessed to be in a church where, of the 10 things that are listed as needed to have a healthy church, you are doing 9 of them. After praising God that you are part of a healthy church, the next question is: What are we doing/planning to do to stay healthy?
Growing, healthy churches neither get that way, nor stay that way, accidentally-it has to be intentional. What is being done in your church to ensure that it remains spiritually healthy?
(10) Every one of our 25 largest churches having the capacity for on-line giving. The church is a business. If a significantly large portion of your church bills their bills on-line (and that is probably the case-especially among young adults), then the church has to offer the same convenience in receiving its funds as the world offers in receiving its funds.
I would hope that the day would come when every church has that capacity-including, the ability to swipe your card, to return your tithe-but at least we need to have that capacity in all of our large churches.
(11) To pass out 30,000 of our sharing journals, Darkness Before Dawn. I just believe that if we get the truth in front of enough people, that God will see to it that something happens.
And those are our goals for 2014. May God bless the South Central Conference.


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age:28 Weapon:blue lightsaber this isme as a lego (no i do not have brown hair) his master:i dont have a name PIC1:shrapnel PIC2:master
star wars clone wars
jedi master
skywaiker ni his pod raser
Here is me and I have a golden lightsaber
His troops are crazy
Wheel Bike
this is my commando Scorch drawing. Scorch is about to snipe some droids. i also made a commando sniper. hope you like it! i will alsonmake a custom clone commando Gregor soon!
This is my sisters base and communications center. o and the snail is silly his name is peanut butter and only sayas peanut butter amd yet evryone understands what he means to say.
as bruon and his 2 clones where still geting to the base but then a spider droid comes they start fighting master Bruon jumps on to the droid the clones almost get hit then Bruon nocks away a shot a …
Master Bruon and his clones where getimg to the reactor but then a tank comes it shoots a clone the other 2 run " commander Swish,Lieutenant Yonnis distract it " said Bruon he destroys the droid and …
Poster for you! Enjoy! God bless! ~padmeisme
" Master So " said master trajo " my clones are not ready to attack the first mining reactor because the droids turned it back on. so your clones have to turn it off " finished trajo " then Master B …
new lightsaber
skywaiker v.s bin
"Searching for Kanan Jarrus or Ezra Bridger"said Darth Jack."Revan don't tell Lord Vader this"ordered Dark Ezra."There's Ezra!!AFTER HIM!!!"shouted Darth Revan."Chopper get us out of here!"demanded E …
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Look who I found in my M&M's. :P
What side of the force should Ezra be on The Light Side or the Dark Side?
This is a big lego minifigure of a clone trooper. I built it after looking at the unofficial lego builders guide. I am totally satisfied with it other than the face. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!
I think this podracer is what anican would use if he pod raced if when he was an adult. I know the flame doesn't come out the pod racer. just for laughs
Here is a custom clone commander i made, every thing on it is custom. it has night vision visor, an antenna, amour, a custom rifle, and a strap to hold it. to make this i used wire cutters, paint, sh …
Here is a moc i made of a sniper trying to eliminate a squad of droids before they reach their base to give the sepratists info of republic plans
skywaiker or darth vater
here is the gun I built for the cmc challenge. hope you like it!
used for clone patrols, used during order 66 to hunt down powerful jedi evading the destroyed jedi temple
buzz droid
HI IM NEW TO THE GALAXI and want to say hi
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Dallas wins series 4-0
Game 1: Monday, May 2nd | ||
Mavericks | 96 | Final |
Lakers | 94 | |
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Game 2: Wednesday, May 4th | ||
Mavericks | 93 | Final |
Lakers | 81 | |
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Game 3: Friday, May 6th | ||
Lakers | 92 | Final |
Mavericks | 98 | |
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Game 4: Sunday, May 8th | ||
Lakers | 86 | Final |
Mavericks | 122 | |
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Coverage: ABC
3:30 PM ET, May 8, 2011
American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Jason Terry ties NBA playoff record as Mavs sweep defending champions
DALLAS -- Phil Jackson walked off the court with a tight smile, shaking hands and accepting congratulations like he has after so many series-ending playoff games.
Never like this, though.
His team didn't win; they were crushed. Swept, too.
And he wasn't just heading to the offseason -- he's calling it a career, ending the most successful run by any coach in NBA history.
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Jason Terry and the Dallas Mavericks ended Jackson's tenure, and the Lakers' reign as two-time champions, with a 122-86 victory Sunday. After two tight finishes and another game that was relatively close, the Mavs turned this one into a rout in the second quarter.
With Terry leading the way, Dallas hit a barrage of 3-pointers to go ahead by 24 points at halftime. When he made 3s on consecutive possessions early in the third quarter, Los Angeles knew it wasn't going to come back in this game or the series.
Things got ugly early in the fourth quarter, with vicious, frustration-fueled cheap shots by Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum getting them ejected 45 seconds apart. But at game's end, Dallas coaches, players and team owner Mark Cuban lined up to bid farewell to the Zen Master.
"It's been a wonderful run," Jackson said.
The 65-year-old Jackson has retired before, but he insists it's for good this time. While he goes out with the sour taste of his first sweep in 21 postseasons, and his second-widest margin of defeat, it can't override all the sweet days.
A Hall of Famer since 2007, he leaves with a record 11 titles, and only 10 series losses. Take away Red Auerbach, who won nine championships, and Jackson won more titles than any two coaches combined. He won six championships with Michael Jordan, three with Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, and the last two with Bryant leading the way.
Warming More Than the Bench
Dallas didn't need its starting five for the first half Sunday. The Mavs' bench completely dominated the entire Lakers team, outscoring them 40-39.
Mavs Bench vs. Lakers, First Half
Points | 40 | 39 |
Field goals | 15-19 | 14-38 |
3-pointers | 9-10 | 1-8 |
Assists | 7 | 5 |
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He had to be talked into coming back this year. The lure of chasing a 12th title, bundled neatly as four three-peats, did it, but he knew it would be tough with a team worn down by three straight years of reaching the finals.
"[That] puts a lot of strain on the basketball club from all angles: personalities, spiritually, physically, emotionally, and getting charged up for game after game and assault after assault when you go in and play a team," Jackson said. "It was a challenge bigger than we could beat this year."
Four of Jackson's five kids flew to Dallas for this game, in case it was the end. On Saturday, Jackson called that "a drag that I don't need," but by Sunday afternoon he was probably happy to have them around. They sat near the Lakers bench, wearing yellow hats with Roman numerals marking his 10th and 11th championships.
Then there was his extended family -- his coaches and players, especially Bryant.
"I grew up under him," Bryant said. "The way I approach things, the way I think about things -- not only basketball, life in general -- comes from him. It's a little weird for me to think of what next year is going to be like."
Assistant Brian Shaw, a former Lakers player, is considered a front-runner to take over. The bigger decisions for general manager Mitch Kupchak will be how to surround Bryant. He may want a younger point guard than Derek Fisher, who turns 37 before next season, and he may consider breaking up his tandem of 7-footers, Bynum and Pau Gasol.
"We all know they always come back and get themselves back in the race," Jackson said. "The Lakers are going to survive."
For Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavs, clearing this hurdle sets them up for a chance to redeem themselves for flopping during the 2006 NBA Finals and for flaming out in every postseason since. That's why when this game ended, confetti didn't fall; the organization's bigger goal is reaching the finals and winning its first championship.
They're halfway there, having won a franchise-record six straight playoff games, a streak that began right after they blew a 23-point lead in Game 4 of their first-round series against Portland.
"The job is not finished," Terry said.
Dallas will host either Oklahoma City or Memphis in the conference finals. The Grizzlies lead the Thunder 2-1 going into Game 4 on Monday night. The next round likely won't start before next Sunday, a layoff that could pay huge dividends for a roster filled with players in their 30s.
Then again, they might want to keep playing the way they're going.
Terry tied a playoff record with nine 3-pointers, and the club matched NBA postseason marks with 11 3s in the first half and 20 for the game. Dallas made 63 percent of its shots from behind the arc (20 of 32) and 60 percent of its field goals (44 of 73).
"I don't think I've seen a team play to that level in a series in a game like they played this afternoon," Jackson said. "You'd like to have an opportunity to challenge, but we didn't."
Terry made 11 of 14 shots for 32 points. J.J. Barea set a career playoff-best with 22 points and Peja Stojakovic added 21 points. All three of those guys come off the bench.
"We've been doing it by committee all year long," said Nowitzki, who scored 17 points, his fewest this postseason. "There are a lot of guys who can make plays and make shots when it counts."
Nowitzki was still in during the fourth quarter and took the blindside blow that led to Odom's ejection. Then Barea took a Bynum elbow to the 'M' on his Mavericks jersey while up in the air after releasing the ball for a layup. Fans threw things toward the court and officials scrambled to keep the peace. Bynum took off his jersey and was escorted to the locker room by Ron Artest, of all people. Artest was suspended from Game 3 because of his shot on Barea in the closing seconds of Game 2.
"I wasn't happy with the way our players exited the game, on Lamar and Andrew's part," Jackson said. "It was unnecessary, but I know they were frustrated."
The Lakers blew big, late leads in Games 1 and 3, and came in talking about cleaning up their fourth-quarter performance. They never got that far.
The second quarter proved to be one of the most spectacular in Mavericks history, thanks mostly to Terry.
He was 5-of-6 from behind the arc that period, and the team was 7-of-8 -- despite Jackson's repeated demands that his players run at them to try forcing them to dribble up for 2-pointers instead of 3s. The Mavericks had a run of 13-2 early in the quarter and 10-1 spurt at the end.
Bryant couldn't bail his club out. He made only 1 of 5 shots in the period and had two turnovers. His only basket came after shoving Barea away from him; the pesky little point guard got even right away, driving straight to the rim for a layup.
Bryant finished 7-of-18 for 17 points. Shannon Brown was Los Angeles' next-best scorer with 15. Gasol's lost postseason continued, too; he had 10 points and eight rebounds.
Game notes
The only other team to make 20 3s in a playoff game was Seattle in 1996. ... Rex Chapman, Vince Carter and Ray Allen are the others who've made nine 3s in a playoff game. ... Dallas became the eighth team to make 11 3s in one half of a playoff game. Chicago did it to Indiana earlier this postseason. ... Teams trailing 0-3 are now 0-99 in NBA playoff history. The Lakers are the 60th to get swept. ... Before the game, Jackson was told the league was fining him $35,000 for comments he made Saturday that were critical of officials. "That's not fun having a feeling like I've been chased down the freeway by them," Jackson said. "But as Richard Nixon says, 'You won't be able to kick this guy around any more.' "
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Team Stat Comparison
Points | 86 | 122 |
Rebounds (Offensive-Total) | 15-39 | 6-40 |
Assists | 16 | 32 |
Turnovers | 16 | 20 |
Steals | 11 | 11 |
Blocks | 2 | 2 |
Fast Break Points | 12 | 18 |
Fouls (Tech/Flagrant) | 21 (0/2) | 23 (0/0) |
Largest Lead | 3 | 36 |
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Updating this note after Mavericks win Conference Finals. Dirk Nowitzki finished 6th in the MVP voting this season but he was quite valuable to say the least. The Mavs were 2-7 in his absence this season and are 12-3 in the postseason. Among the other players who finished ahead of Dirk in the voting, only Derrick Rose had a better regular season record when he was in the lineup. But when you combine the postseason, Dirk is the most valuable in terms of winning percentage. | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Mavericks' outstanding shooting was led by Jason Terry and Peja Stojakovic in Game 4, who combined to shoot 15-17 on catch-and-shoot jump shots, including all nine of Terry's single-game playoff record-tying 3-pt FG. [+]Mavericks Catch-And-Shoot Jump Shots
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Dirk Nowitzki was unstoppable in the series, regardless of who was guarding him. The Lakers' inability to contain Nowitzki is a big reason why they're going home. [+]Dirk Nowitzki By Defender - Western Conference Semifinals
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Kobe Bryant took only seven shots inside of 5 feet in the series, making two. It was his fewest attempts and makes from that range in a series during the last four playoffs. [+]Kobe Bryant Inside of 5 Feet - 2011 NBA Playoffs
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The Mavericks hit 20-33 jump shots (60.6 percent) without taking a dribble in Game 4, including 19-30 (63.3 percent) from the 3-pt line. [+]Mavericks Catch-And-Shoot Jump Shots
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This marks the 7th time in Franchise History the Lakers have been swept in a 7-game series in the postseason...But it is just the 2nd time they have been swept in a 7-game series where they had Home court advantage [+]Lakers Being Swept in Playoffs
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the difference in the series, the Mavs bench and their 3-point shooting [+]Mavericks in Series vs Lakers
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From Elias: The Mavericks post the largest margin of victory in a game that clinched a 4-game sweep. [+]Largest Margin of Victory to Cap 4-Game Sweep - NBA Playoff History
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Remixes by Aaron Spectre & Drop The Lime
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Oh, how exquisite an example of how what you dont know can pummel you! A delicious light-speed roller coaster debut from N.Y.C.s crispiest psycho-wonder. Set to maintain and make sure that Brooklyn keeps getting its just props, Mr.Deitz drops a carpet bombing run of fierce digital HC-cum-ragga jungle and house, swinging to laid back and bubbling, all within beats... literally! Save Fast and Hard for that irritating neighbour, housecleaning, backyard picnics and the like; then Bonafide Killa for the dance-floor adventurous wishing to end it all, with the smile on their faces the only thing that remains.
The 12 vinyl is armed with 3 tracks, and also with a Bonafide Killa remix by Aaron Spectre, a! nd a MEGAMIX by Drop The Lime; whereas the CD version contains not only all the vinyl tracks, but two bon(e)us crusha Math Head tracks, and also homeboy Mad EPs mix for Fast and Hard
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Spanish LPGA sensation Belen Mozo is barely 24-years old and already turning heads. Not only is she gorgeous but her golf game isn't too bad either. Mozo's length off the tee drives the ball 260 yards and her creativity with shots are what make her a rising athlete to keep on your radar.
Some may remember Mozo from ESPN the Magazine's The Body Issue as a rookie in 2011 (enough said) or when she and fellow Spaniard Azahara Munoz took over the Golf Channel's production truck at the ShopRite LPGA Classic. Prior to joining the LPGA, Mozo became the first woman since 1972 to win both the Women's British Amateur Championship and British Girls Amateur Championship in the same year (2006). She went on to graduate from UCLA four years later with an International Relations degree, where she was also a four-time NCAA All-American.
You can find Belen kicking it on Tour with style sporting ECCO shoes, Greg Norman apparel, (she's a sponsored staff player) and her winning smile. But how does she always look so flawless? In the midst of her busy schedule, she caught up with me to chat about her some of her personal beauty tips and other interesting topics.
SSP: So what was it like for you posing in The Body Issue?
BM: I had seen a picture of Camilo Villegas who also posed for the issue. To me, it portrayed the sacrifice athletes make to have the bodies we have and the hard work that goes into it.
SSP: If you weren't a professional golfer, where do you think you'd be doing right now?
BM: I think I would have become a fashion designer or an architect. I love fashion!
SSP: Who is your biggest inspiration?
BM: My mother, Isabel. She introduced me to golf at a very young age and always taught me the values of hard work and sacrifice. In golf, Tiger Woods is definitely my biggest inspiration.
SSP: Tell me about one of the coolest experiences you've had?
BM: Traveling to New Zealand and cuddling a cheetah!
SSP: I've heard you date a Colombian tennis player – how do you manage a serious relationship and a demanding career?
BM: It can be difficult because we both travel so much but he understands because he's in a similar profession. We met in college so we've had a connection since before either of us went pro and we really try to maintain that.
SSP: Now, aside from golf, can you share some of your most important beauty tips that keep you looking so good on and off the course?
BM: Sure. Well for starters, I don't wear much makeup. When I'm playing in the heat all day my makeup seems to melt off by the end of a tournament. I do apply a small amount of Bobbi Brown powder foundation with a little blush on my cheeks to brighten up my face. I also wear mascara but it has to be waterproof in case I win and start to cry!
SSP: Speaking of the heat, how do you protect your skin from the blistering sun all day?
BM: Well I'm usually wearing a hat to keep the sun out of my eyes and it makes for a cute accessory. As for sunscreen, I always apply a moisturizer and at least 25 SPF. I swear by my Vichy 50 or La Roche-Posay. I also can't live without my Clinique Intensive Lip Treatment that I wear at all times, especially when I'm playing outside. If my lips start to get a little chapped, I'll apply Aquaphor before bed, too.
SSP: Now you have gorgeous long, blonde locks. Is there anything special you do for your hair?
BM: Not really, I try to air dry it as often as possible. Staying away from a blow dryer and most importantly a flat iron is what keeps it looking so healthy.
You can follow Belen on Twitter @BelenMozo and her official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BelenMozo.


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UK Hoops Postgame Notes Memorial Coliseum Lexington, Ky. Jan. 17, 2013 Final Score: No. 5/5 Kentucky 100 – Mississippi State 47 Team Records and Series Notes Kentucky improves to 17-1, 5-0 SEC, while Mississippi State falls to 8-10, 0-5 SEC. UK begins conference play at 5-0 for the second straight season. UK returns to action […]


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Jim Jones - Go Crazy Feat. Roscoe Dash
Go Crazy Jim Jones Feat. Roscoe Dash
Give Go Crazy (Feat. Roscoe Dash) a spin - it's the latest release from Jim Jones, having dropped on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010.
Listen to Go Crazy (Feat. Roscoe Dash), the new track by Jim Jones, which was dropped on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010. Jim Jones's odds keep getting better with each new leak, and Go Crazy (Feat. Roscoe Dash) will undoubtedly improve his chances of winning. It's a worthy addition to a respectable catalogue that has seen a lot of growth since Jim Jones debuted in this game. We're looking forward to the follow-up.
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After relying on the search box in Windows 7 to launch programs for so long, I was baffled with how to work Windows 8. More specifically, how the hell do I launch regedit without a proper start menu? I sat there thinking (for approximately five seconds) when it hit me: it may be crude but let's use the Run command. This guide shows you how to do that, if you are confused.
How to run regedit in Windows 8
To open regedit in Windows 8, do the following:
- Press Win [Windows key] + R on your keyboard. This can be done either while at Windows 8 Start menu/Metro screen or on Windows 8 desktop.
- At the dialog box that pops open, type "regedit.exe" (without the quotes) and hit "OK":
- Once you hit "OK", Windows UAC will prompt you to confirm you want to open Register Editor — hit "Yes":
- Done. Registry Editor should now be open:
That was easy. Just remember — don't make unnecessary changes via Registry Editor least you have to format your computer to fix your bonehead mistakes.
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Genius….. love getting the right fix just would love if it where easier to find
per jensen
fucking genious.., at last someone who understod the meaning of "valuable information", thnx
eddy jones
Or, you can simply start typing from the "Metro" desktop. Works the same as old search in Win7…
reg edit screen just flashes for a split sec. what next. trying to get rid of yontoo and babylon
well, the same way as always… ;)
dunno what you mean by saying "Punk"? RTM is freely downloadable from M$s site.
Google for 9200.16384.WIN8_RTM.120725-1247_X64FRE_ENTERPRISE_EVAL_EN-US-HRM_CENA_X64FREE_EN-US_DV5.ISO if you don't believe me. -
I even had the Alpha. Did not install (yet) the just released RTM though.
BTW: Hate(d) it! Might become the next Vista… -
You're a true genius, Ashraf! Working with Win the way it's meant to be worked with (at least for pro's). Great find and only a dozen years old :P


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Given the choice between visiting Madrid or Barcelona, the answer would have to be both.
LGBT Youth Leader From Spain Attacked With Molotov Cocktail
The head of an LGBT youth organization based in Spain was the victim of an alleged anti-gay attack Wednesday.
Spain's Famed Bull Run Festival Begins in Pamplona
Thousands of revelers crammed into the main square and adjacent narrow streets of northern Pamplona on Sunday for the start of Spain's famed San Fermin running of the bulls festival - a potent mix of adrenaline and alcohol-fueled celebrations.
Spain's Financial Crisis Gobbles Up Top Eateries
Spain's bitter financial crisis is eating away at the country's high-end restaurant scene, with the owners of another top establishment saying it will have to close at the end of August.
Spain's elBulli Restaurant to Sell Wine Cellar
Spain's famed chef Ferran Adria on Saturday said the contents of the wine cellar of his former restaurant, elBulli, will be auctioned off next year to raise funds for his new project.
Australian Gay Politician Gets Married in Spain
A prominent gay Australian politician married his longtime partner Wednesday in southern Spain, two months after his country voted down a proposal to enact same-sex marriage legislation.
A Century of Elegance Renewed: Hotel Maria Cristina Unveils "New Look"
The hotel's interiors evoke the élan and striking presence of all the leading ladies that have graced the environs of the hotel and in this way rekindle the heart of its legacy as the home of its namesake, Spain's revered Queen Consort Maria Cristina.
Top Spanish Court to Rule on Gay Marriage Law
Spain's Constitutional Court is expected to rule on an appeal against the country's gay marriage law, seven years after the legislation was approved.
Olé Meets Ooh La La! in Madrid for Gaultier Exhibition
It's Gaultier time again! Celebrating Gaultier's bold, ground-breaking global vision and extraordinary virtuosity, "The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk" will make its European premiere in Madrid.
Empty Homes Haunt Spain's Landscape
Towering apartment blocks, complete with swimming pools and playgrounds, loom over empty streets, weed-filled lots and gaping excavation pits. The lone bank in this mega-development nicknamed "Manhattan" closed two years ago.
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My favorite everyday red! Very wearable color that does not turn fuchsia on me like most reds. This one reminds me of MAC Tahiti. It is smooth and creamy and very flattering on my pale skin. I stock up on this one in case they discontinue it!! The only drawback is the packaging with this line - the tube does not let you twist the color down far enough so you risk nicking the color when you remove the cap. Just have to be careful! Will always buy this one!
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I love this lipstick! It is the perfect wearable everyday red. Its not too bright or too dark, just right. It makes my face look a little more made up and perfected. I have dark hair and fair skin so when I wear this I look a little like snow white :). So glad I found this. And I got it for under a buck at cvs. Great buy!
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This lipstick is actually my first red lipstick purchase, and I absolutely adore the color! It is really pigmented so you only need about one swipe to get a good color payoff. The color is not too bright, it is like the perfect red, especially for those like me who are new to the red lipstick wearing field and it only cost $0.93 at my local walmart. I am definitely stocking up on this color!
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This was one of the best bangs for my buck. I can't remember what I spent but it was under $2. The color is just perfect for daytime - not screaming, "I'm wearing red." It feels moisturizing on the lips - it's really pretty and will work for almost anyone at any age because it is not too dark and heavy. I am a medium toned Asian and as someone who is getting older, I appreciate the sheerness/stainability of this lipstick, because the darker colors can be aging. Oh, the packaging is not good, but what do you expect at this price point. Go try it - at this price, you will not be sorry.
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I bought this lipstick because I saw a review for it on youtube. I usually don't grab red lipsticks...it's just too hard to find that right shade that has enough blue in it so it won't look orangey and yet sheer enough so that it is practical enough to wear out. This is not that shade for me. It has just too much orange in it. So glad this only cost 94 cents! I have spent much more on lipsticks that were the wrong shade. Lipstick is just that ONE beauty product that can be hard to pin down and feel confident buying. Just when I do find that right shade, that perfect SPANISH ROSE shade (looking at you L'Oreal) they discontinue it.
The lipstick itself is very comfortable and I didn't notice any scent. So I will buy this particular lipstick again, but not this shade. Oh and I don't think it's that sheer either. It's pretty bright. But that's on my lips.
UPDATE: For some reason I think I'm changing my mind on this color. It actually wears really nice and my lips feel moisturized with it too. The color is adjustable depending on how you apply it and its easily buildable. I like to dab it on my lips and then sheer it out with my fingers, it looks more like a stain and more natural that way. It also does something for my overall face coloring. I was too harsh on this little lipstick, it can certainly hold it's own! I think it's a lot more versatile than I first realized and very wearable.
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.I will admit I tried this a few years ago during my bright red lipstick stage and hated it. I dont think I liked it because it is not a bright in your face red. However over the past year I went on a no lipstick kick and only used Dr pepper lipsmackers as my "lipstick" . I do love red lips so I gave this another go and it is turning into a favorite. I apply it with a lipbrush and blot to a stain, if I want a more natural look. I apply a few layers to build it up (like 4) blotting in between each, if I want a more full on red lip. Sheer red is a pretty red, not in your face, no pink, no fushia. Its not cherry or brown either but maybe a combo of both. Its really a natural darker red. This goes with everything. Full on straight from the tube its a bit dark and creamy so it can bleed so I always use a brush and blot.. Blotting and multiple applications I can get this to last half of the day but it can be drying. ( all lipstick was drying me out thats why I went to lip balm) To touch up during the day I dab (never swipe) the tip the lipstick itself on the center of my lower lip and smush my lips together. This seems to work. Great starter red as many have suggested. Its only 99 cents sometimes as low as 60 cents at rite aid.
Also using this as blush, on skin it goes on a bit brick clolored but blends out to a beautiful natural flush on me.
UPDATE 1/09/2013 This has turned into my go to blush but not really using it as lipstick anymore, getting back into my redder reds plus its way to much hassle with the applying and blotting to get the look I want
UPDATE 3/23/2113 This IS my blush. I have like 5 tubes and when it goes bogo 50% off at Rite aid I always get 2 more. Truly this is the PERFECT natural rosy cream blush for like .50 cents
One of the most Universal Red Shades available for just 1 dollar. WOW, just WOW. Can be sheered out or applied to full opacity. YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS SHADE.
100% Recommend and will repurchase!!!!
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This is a great "steal" find as a dupe for a "splurge" lipstick from Clinique. Clinique makes a shade called "Angel Red" and its been popular for years. This shade from NYC is about as identical as it gets and is $0.99 compared to $15.00. I also think its a great introduction to red lipstick for anyone who has been a little leery of trying a red lipstick. The color is going to be good for basically anyone and its sheer enough not to scream "I'm wearing red lipstick!". Its also excellent on the cheeks as a cream blush, just make sure your skin isn't too dry/too matte before using it or, mix a teeny drop of your mositurizer with it when you apply. This is an excellent lipstick, great shade and at a reasonable price. I highly recommend and definitely will repurchase!
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I am absolutely thrilled with this product! Thank you MUA for letting me know about it. This lipstick is a cool-toned red that's a little on the berry side, a little on the brick red side. I like to build it up to make it opaque. The formula is creamy and, like the name implies, moisturizing, which is fantastic for someone like me who has dry skin. With my fair skin and dark hair, I think it looks very flattering, and I think that it would look great on a variety of different skin tones. Some people have complained about the staying power, but if you blot with a tissue and then reapply, it lasts several hours. And of course, things like lip liner and lip brushes can help too. What I love about this product is that it's highly versatile and wearable. It's bold but still completely appropriate for daytime. For 93 cents it's an absolute steal!
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Really wanted to break out of my day in and day out nude lippies, with RED...but every red is just SO RED and looked out of place on me.
I did not want to spend a bunch just trying to find something that worked, so went to Wally World and starting browsing the cheapies...picked this up, brought it home and even my hubby (who claims to HATE red lipstick) said it looked really good on me! ♥
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May 13, 2013
WASHINGTON — High-tech companies looking to bring more skilled workers to the U.S. pushed Monday for more concessions in an immigration bill pending in the Senate. Labor unions said the Silicon Valley had already gotten enough in the legislation and further changes risked chipping away at protections for U.S. workers.
The clash is set to play out in a Capitol Hill hearing room this week as the Senate Judiciary Committee resumes consideration of amendments to sweeping legislation remaking the nation's immigration system.
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At about 10 a.m. on August 19, 2004, the cameras waited for Sheriff Ken Jenne in a reception area at the North Broward Medical Center in Deerfield Beach. The impromptu press conference had the career politician noticeably shaken; his face was flushed, his eyes red, his voice nasal. Dressed in a blue oxford shirt with a striped black-and-red tie, Jenne took position in front of a half-circle of news cameras.
"Today is one of those days that you wish didn't happen, but it did," Jenne began, then looked toward the ceiling and cleared his throat loudly. "As we do every morning, seven days a week, 365 days a year, people from law enforcement do their duty. We forget sometimes how dangerous it is to them, those around them, and how very important a job it is. At 8:50 today, one of Broward County's deputy sheriffs was killed, another wounded."
Jenne went on to explain that the deputies were assisting a LEACH investigation. "Deputy Todd Fata-tah is dead," Jenne continued, mispronouncing the last name. "He was killed. What I would describe as a high-caliber projectile capable of penetrating his vest penetrated that vest and hit him in the chest area. He has been pronounced dead at this hospital."
The questions that Jenne refused to answer then -- and has yet to answer -- are obvious: Since BSO knew that Wilk was an armed man who had made threats against police, why wasn't the SWAT team called in? If it wasn't called in, whose mistake was it?
At Fatta's memorial service on August 24, 2004, those were the questions his brother Joe wanted to raise. He included, as part of a eulogy that he had written, a request that BSO investigate the circumstances of Todd's death to ensure that similar mistakes would never cost another deputy's life. A BSO chaplain requested that he remove the statement. Joe agreed, believing that in the following days and weeks, Jenne would be forthcoming about why the SWAT team wasn't called. That wasn't the case, so in December 2004, Todd's family filed a lawsuit against Broward's sheriff in an effort to reveal the truth. "We want to know more about why Todd was there and who made the decision," Joe Fatta says.
In April, the complaint was bolstered by a whistleblower lawsuit filed by Roy Vrchota, the former assistant inspector general of BSO's Internal Affairs unit. Two days after Fatta's death, Jenne had told the Sun-Sentinel that the SWAT team wasn't needed at the residence, claiming that Jones was the only violent member of the couple. Since Jones was already in jail, SWAT wasn't needed: "You've got to remember, the real violent person was Kelly Jones," Jenne told the Sun-Sentinel...
But then a question arises: Why, during the July 14 search of Jones' and Wilk's house, when Jones was already in custody was the SWAT team called?
According to his lawsuit against BSO, Vrchota informed one of BSO's attorneys that Jenne was falsely claiming that the SWAT team wasn't needed. "All indications prior to the execution of the warrant involving the suspects would have required the use of a SWAT team," the suit alleges.
In October, 2004, Lt. Col. Tom Brennan called Vrchota into his office. Brennan told Vrchota that he was "done" at BSO and would be reassigned to an office in South Broward, according to the lawsuit. The reassignment was meant as punishment, the complaint alleges, since Vrchota lives in Deerfield Beach, the northernmost part of the county. Vrchota "was disciplined and otherwise subjected to adverse retaliatory actions in direct response to the statements made by [Vrchota] to disclose the dangers presented to the public health, safety, and welfare," the lawsuit alleges. Rather than take the demotion and reassignment, Vrchota retired.
According to a well-placed source at BSO, Brennan was the one who would have approved the use of the SWAT team on August 19, 2004. Curiously, in February, six months after Fatta's death, Brennan retired early from BSO. He was not scheduled to retire until July 2007, suggesting that Fatta's death may have played a role in his early retirement. (BSO declined a New Times request to review SWAT standard operating procedures, claiming they are part of the federal government's murder case against Wilk.)
But an incident three months after Fatta's death seems to support Vrchota's assertion that the SWAT team was needed at Wilk's and Jones' house.
On November 9, 2004, BSO deputies were called to Cameron Court Apartments at 501 SW 15th Street in Fort Lauderdale to evict 49-year-old Frank Crimi. Deputies discovered that Crimi, who had barricaded himself in his apartment, was involved in a 1999 incident in which a police officer was shot. He'd been found guilty of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest with violence. That day, the SWAT team was called out. The circumstances were similar to Wilk's: Although he had never shot a police officer, Wilk had pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault on a law enforcement officer for threatening Spector. Like Crimi, he was a potential danger to police officers.
Although a year has passed since Wilk gunned down Fatta in his Coral Highlands house, the fallen deputy's family still has too many unanswered questions.


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Audit Committee
The Audit Committee was created on October 3, 2000 by Resolution 134-00. Ordinance 5522 was passed on September 4, 2012 to enact Article XXIV Audit Committee and Internal Auditor into Chapter 33 Departments, Boards, Commissions and Authorities of the Code of Fayetteville. The Audit Committee serves in an advisory capacity between the City Council, the independent auditor, the Internal Auditor and City Administration concerning financial accounting and reporting, audit functions, internal controls and compliance with governmental regulations. The Audit Committee shall ensure the independence of the independent auditor, the ability and responsibility of the Internal Auditor to report any concerns about finances or accounting to the Audit Committee, Administration and City Council, the integrity of the Administration and the adequacy of public disclosures. The Audit Committee shall, in conjunction with the external auditors, review the City's financial reports and information, the City's system of internal financial and accounting controls, and the City's compliance with governmental laws and regulations regarding financial matters.
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The Committee shall be comprised of four members. The members of the committee shall designate a chairperson by majority vote of the full committee membership.
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Citizen vacancies on the committee are appointed by the governing body of the City. The Mayor will appoint a City Council Member to serve for the length of his or her elected term or three years, whichever is shorter.
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City of Fayetteville Appointees
Position | Name | Address | Phone | Terms |
Alderman | Matthew Petty | 113 West Mountain, Fayetteville, AR 72701 | (479) 595-8703 | 10/15/2013 thru 10/15/2016 |
CPA | David Mosley | 959 East Dogwood Lane, Fayetteville, AR 72701 | (479) 249-8893 | 01/01/2015 thru 12/31/2017 |
Jacob J. Pesicek | 3583 West Chevaux Dr., Fayetteville, AR 72704 | (901) 827-3893 | 07/01/2013 thru 12/31/2015 | |
L. Wayne Britt | 2669 N. Sherwood Lane, Fayetteville, AR 72703 | (479) 521-1878 | 01/01/2014 thru 12/31/2016 |


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