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It is up to the coach to decide when a particular patch is earned. There may be a reason for delaying the awarding of a patch in a given occurrence. Aside from the juggling and first goal patch, any player who asks for a patch after a particular feat will not receive the patch at that time. In other words, don't ask for it… earn it.
This is meant to be a fun and challenging incentive. This is not meant to be a team challenge between players; however, the hope is that once some players receive patches, other players will be motivated to increase their ability and try new skills so they can earn patches as well
The 1st Goal Patch, aka 'The Rooney' This patch is awarded after the player's first goal of the season in league or tournament game play. The goal has to be an official goal that is recorded for the game. Consecutive goals will not earn another patch. This is for the player's first goal only.
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The Hustle Patch aka 'The Pelé' Players who play an entire match running and hustling into position will earn this patch. This is also showing an understanding of creating space.
The Challenge Patch, aka 'The Sneijder' This patch is awarded for leadership and sportsmanship, qualities any player hoping to play at the next level will need to exhibit. One of the key ways to earn this patch will be selflessness in setting up scoring opportunities by passing, crossing, etc. A goal scored by anyone benefits the team. An assist is more important than actually putting the ball in the net, because at this level the assist is usually what sets up the sure thing.
However, this patch can be awarded for all sorts of things... congratulating opponents who score, helping teammates or opponents out on the field, exhibiting gentlemanly behavior on the field, etc.
The Blood, Sweat and Tears Patch, aka 'The Giggs' This patch is for toughness, bravery, and plain old grit. The goal is not for players to try get hurt, to play hurt or to hurt someone else. This patch is for players who get knocked around on the pitch and keep on going after the ball. Soccer is a contact sport and it can be very rough sometimes. It's the nature of the sport. This patch is not to make or encourage a player to get or play hurt, but if they exhibit bravery or toughness in a situation, they get the patch.
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The juggling patch program is to reward players as they become better soccer ball jugglers. The hope is that the patches will help motivate players to juggle on their own at home, before games and practices, etc. so they will get additional ball touches over and beyond those at their scheduled practices and games.
Patches will be awarded at the following levels:
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|Washington State Senate
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|Upper house
|Term limits:
|2015 session start:
|January 14, 2013
|Official Senate Page
|Senate President:
|Brad Owen, (D)
|Majority Leader:
|Rodney Tom, (D)
|Minority Leader:
|Ed Murray, (D)
| Democratic Party (24)
Republican Party (25)
|Length of term:
|4 years
|Art II, Section 2, Washington Constitution
|$42,106/year + per diem
|Last Election:
|November 6, 2012 (26 seats)
|Next election:
|November 4, 2014
|Washington State Redistricting Commission
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The Washington state senators have no term limits. Senatorial terms last four years. Senators are elected from the same legislative districts as are members of the Washington State House of Representatives. Each district elects two representatives but only one senator.
Article II of the Washington Constitution establishes when the Washington State Legislature, of which the Senate is a part, is to be in session. Section 12 of Article II allows the dates of regular sessions to be determined by statute. Section 12 limits the length of regular sessions to 105 days in odd-numbered years and 60 days in even-numbered years.
Section 12 also establishes rules for convening special sessions of the Legislature. It states that special sessions can be called by the Governor of Washington or by resolution of two-thirds of the members of each legislative house. Special sessions are not to exceed 30 days in length.
- See also: Dates of 2013 state legislative sessions
In 2013, the Legislature will be in session from January 14 through April 28.
Major issues
The budget remains the most pressing issue for the state. Other agenda items include marijuana, child sex abuse, gun control, wolves, small businesses, human trafficking, and healthcare.[3]
- See also: Dates of 2012 state legislative sessions
In 2012, the Senate was in session from January 9 through March 8.
- See also: Dates of 2011 state legislative sessions
In 2011, the Senate was in session from January 10 through April 24. [4]
- See also: Dates of 2010 state legislative sessions
In 2010, the Senate was in regular session from January 11 to March 11. Additionally, the Legislature was in special session from March 15 to April 12 to deal with issues related to the economy and the state budget.[5][6]
- See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2012
Elections for the office of Washington State Senate were held in Washington on November 6, 2012. A total of 24 seats were up for election.
The signature filing deadline was June 8, 2012 and the primary election was August 7, 2012.
The following table details the 10 districts with the smallest margin of victory in the November 6 general election.
|2012 Margin of Victory, Washington State Senate
|Margin of Victory
|Total Votes
|Top Opponent
|District 17
|Don Benton
|Tim Probst
|District 10
|Barbara Bailey
|Mary Margaret Haugen
|District 41
|Steve Litzow
|Maureen Judge
|District 5
|Mark Mullet
|Brad Toft
|District 20
|John Braun
|Dan Swecker
|District 1
|Rosemary McAuliffe
|Dawn McCravey
|District 2
|Randi Becker
|Bruce Lachney
|District 27
|Jeannie Darneille
|John Connelly
|District 39
|Kirk Pearson
|Scott Olson
|District 3
|Andy Billig
|Nancy McLaughlin
- See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2010
Elections for the office of Washington's State Senate were held in Washington on November 2, 2010.
The signature-filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was June 11, 2010. The primary election day was August 17, 2010.
In 2010, the candidates for state senate raised a total of $7,259,812 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were: [7]
|2010 Donors, Washington State Senate
|Senate Republican Campaign Cmte of Washington
|Washington State Republican Party
|Senate Democratic Campaign Cmte
|Bennett, Gregg D
|King County Republican Central Cmte
|Washington State Democratic Central Cmte- Non-Exempt
|Washington State Democratic Party
|Premera Blue Cross
|6th District Legislative Cmte
|Washington State Dental Association
Section 7 of Article 2 of the Washington State Constitution states, "No person shall be eligible to the legislature who shall not be a citizen of the United States and a qualified voter in the district for which he is chosen."
| How Vacancies are filled in State Legislatures
If there is a vacancy in the Senate, the Board of County Commissioners where the vacant seat is located has the responsibility to select a replacement. The state central committee of the political party that last held the seat must submit a list of three candidates to the Board of County Commissioners representing the vacant district. A selection must be made within 60 days after the vacancy happened[8].
- See also: Redistricting in Washington
Legislative redistricting in Washington has been handled by the Washington State Redistricting Commission since 1983. The majority and minority leaders of the state House and Senate each appoint one member, and collectively select a non-voting chairperson. If they cannot agree on the chair, the Washington Supreme Court decides. The Governor does not hold veto power, and the Legislature can only make changes by two-thirds vote.
2010 census
Washington received its local census data on February 23, 2011. The state increased in population by 14.1 percent from 2000 to 2010. The major outlier was Franklin County, which jumped 58.4 percent. As far as the most populous cities, Seattle grew by 8.0 percent, Spokane grew by 6.8 percent, Tacoma grew by 2.5 percent, Vancouver grew by 12.7 percent, and Bellevue grew by 11.7 percent.[9]
The Commission released first draft maps on September 13, 2011. For the third time in a row, the Commission went down to the wire in agreeing on new legislative districts, finishing two hours and five minutes before New Year's Day 2012, at which point the Washington Supreme Court would have taken over. The Commission had mainly been concerned with the eastern districts and how to distribute Yakima Hispanics. The Legislature followed with tweaks, approving the final maps on January 27, 2012.
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
As of 2013, members of the Washington Legislature are paid $42,106/year. Legislators receive $90/day per diem.[10]
When sworn in
Washington legislators assume office the first day of session.
Partisan composition
- See also: Partisan composition of state senates
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Democrats maintain a partisan majority, but control is held by the Republican-led Majority Caucus Coalition.[11]
|As of May 2015
|Democratic Party
|Republican Party
The chart below shows the partisan composition of the Washington State Senate from 1992-2013.
The Lieutenant Governor serves as President of the Senate, but only votes in the event of a tie. In the absence of the Lieutenant Governor, the President pro tempore served as presiding officer. The President pro tempore is elected by the majority party caucus, but must then be confirmed by the entire Senate.[12][13]
Current leadership
List of current members
Senate committees
The Washington State Senate has 15 standing committees:
- Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development
- Commerce & Labor
- Early Learning & K-12 Education
- Energy, Environment & Telecommunications
- Financial Institutions & Insurance
- Governmental Operations
- Health Care
- Higher Education
- Human Services & Corrections
- Law & Justice
- Natural Resources & Parks
- Rules
- Trade & Economic Development
- Transportation
- Ways & Means
Partisan balance 1992-2013
From 1992-2013, the Democratic Party was the majority in the Washington State Senate for 16 years while the Republicans were the majority for six years.
Across the country, there were 541 Democratic and 517 Republican state senates from 1992 to 2013.
Over the course of the 22-year study, state governments became increasingly more partisan. At the outset of the study period (1992), 18 of the 49 states with partisan legislatures had single-party trifectas and 31 states had divided governments. In 2013, only 13 states have divided governments, while single-party trifectas held sway in 36 states, the most in the 22 years studied.
The chart below shows the partisan composition of the Office of the Governor of Washington, the Washington State Senate and the Washington House of Representatives from 1992-2013.
External links
- Official website of the State of Washington Senate
- Official list of Washington State Senators
- Map of State Senate Districts
- Washington Votes, website with voting records for all State of Washington Senators
- The Washington State Senate on Wikipedia
- ↑ Population in 2010 of the American states
- ↑ Population in 2000 of the American states
- ↑ The Spokesman Review, "Budget remains pressing issue in new legislative session," January 13, 2013
- ↑ 2011 Legislative Sessions Calendar, NCSL
- ↑ 2010 session convening dates for Washington legislature
- ↑ 2010 session adjourning dates for Washington legislature
- ↑ Follow the Money: "Washington Senate 2010 Campaign Contributions"
- ↑ Washington Legislature "Washington Constitution"(Referenced Section Article II, Section XV)
- ↑ U.S. Census Bureau, "U.S. Census Bureau Delivers Washington's 2010 Census Population Totals, Including First Look at Race and Hispanic Origin Data for Legislative Redistricting," February 23, 2011. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ↑ NCSL.org, "2012 State Legislator Compensation and Per Diem Table," accessed March 18, 2013
- ↑ KING, "New coalition takes control in Washington state's Senate," January 14, 2013. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
- ↑ Washington State Senate - 2009 Permanent Rules of the Senate
- ↑ Washington State Senate 2009-2010 Leadership
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Most of the females are at Fragrantica :
Not that it matters or anything . For some reason I would have expected it to be the other way round, or pretty much even stevens. I've never heard any of my male friends talking about fragrance in RL...do you guys save it for the anonymity of an internet forum perhaps??
Most of the females are at Fragrantica :
Hypocrites will always be a thorn in my back....and my middle finger will always be the best remedy.....
This was the first Male fragrance discussion forum. At the time, the Perfume of Life forum was where a lot of females were posting. It remained as such for a few years until the Female board was also added here. So it's a legacy thing - it started off as a Male Fragrance forum, and thus has more male Fragrance discussion going on.
I think men are, in general, can be terribly ernest, ferocious hobbyists obsessed with detail - at least here at Basenotes and will therefore, ironically, produce more gossip and hot air.
And yes, as stated above, Fragrantica is mostly females.
Even at the men's forum at Fragrantica, you will get females replies more than men's , which is awesome.
But the men's forum is not as active as BN , that's why i tend to post here more .
Hypocrites will always be a thorn in my back....and my middle finger will always be the best remedy.....
PS, I can't see females becoming obsessed with Creed batch numbers, Dior Homme Intense reformulations and Pure Malt monologues for some reason...
Hypocrites will always be a thorn in my back....and my middle finger will always be the best remedy.....
Because males don't know how to use the search function?
I personally feel that fragrantica has great presentation,you can literally feel,smell and sniff (may be im exaggerating lol) perfumes on fragrantica.It has that FEEL. But content wise basenotes is way ahead in this league.So may be alot of traffic is attracted towards their natural feel and mind blowing colors, especially the female clientele. Even i took a lot of time to graduate on this site. Their search function is google inspired and simply very fast but the club is lacking a lot.
There are so few sites where males can show their "softer" siden without getting lampooned. So when there is one we just come out of the woodworks; so to speak.
Us guys are generally better at beating a dead horse. Just look at the sheer quantity of Pure Malt, Aventus Batch Number etc etc posts.
"There's another old saying, Senator: Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining."
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I guess this contradicts the popular prejudice that men are essentially, innately, instinctively fragrance-free
This isn't particularly busy either
Arf at Dr Rudi. I consider myself duly chastised. Although I am in fact a laydeee.
Interesting to hear that BN was originally formed as a blokey place, and I can definitely see how fragrance-sniffing would suit the male hobbyist. I'm off to marvel at some of the afore-mentioned Creed / Pue Malt thread. Using the search function
I'm really only here for the lists.
But it can get pretty tough-going when you're only allowed three.
Damn, that's hard.
The women are probably out there in the real world, sniffing with their BFFs at fragrance shops & then having tea & biscuits. Only male fragheads like us guys are still hunched over their keyboards, sniffing at their wrists & elbow crooks while muttering curses at another 'fake Creed' thread poster.
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Well, more females can add to extra "drama" here and there, no offense,..it gets catty from time to time on Fragrantica..that's why I avoid that place now. I like their layout though..it's user friendly. Though, more females here would be cool. Notice there are less people on the female forums but more moderators...cause we can get catty maybe? Lol.
It's been this way since I joined in 2003.....Basenotes didn't have a female board.....and I didn't even have a PC at home.....I went to the library for 2 or 3 years and posted before I purchased a laptop for use at home.....I noticed the other day that the Womens forum is really growing!!! Congrats to the Ladies!!!
Men take their hobbies very seriously. that's why
I've said this in feedback to the BN admins (when they asked for my opinion by way of a poll) that
the Male and Female subforums should be merged. Immediately.
I mean, think about it: as much as we all looove to claim that perfume has no inherent gender, why directly contradict that by segregating forum users by gender?
I don't bother much with the 'female' subforum simply because there's relatively little activity, and I would expect that plenty of women aren't more active here because their 'perfume gender' (and by extension, they themselves) are being marginalized by the (possibly unintentional but still) vaguely sexist structure of this place. Enough of that.
What do you say, people? Maybe this argument should be its own thread?
I would love to see more women on here, being more active and outspoken. It would enrich the culture, and hopefully mitigate some of the borderline-OCD tropes that constantly run rampant around here (fakery hysteria, reformulation, pro/con house fanboyism, blah blah blah) Maybe there will be unforeseen social benefits. I think a lot of boys behave better when they think they're being watched by girls. Admit it: this place could use some of that.
I don't think the chaps exclude us gals. I've never had a problem posting wherever I like. BN gents have always been most gentlemanly IMO...
A reason for pro segregation is because the scents are segregated by the companies, not the people on here. This is gently changing though. There are many more unisex now. Maybe we should divide it further into three..... (only joking)
I usually come to BN and immediately click on "New Posts," not on any individual board. Most of the time I don't even notice which board I'm reading or writing on. I hadn't even realized that until now.
You want to see a women's board, go to the Fragrance Board at MakeupAlley. They could really use more men there.
Yeah, I registered at MUA a few years ago, but I HATED the structure of that board (NOT conducive to flowing conversation) so I abandoned it.
Current Top Five:
1. Creed Green Irish Tweed
2. Tom Ford Neroli Portofino
3. Hermes Concentre d'Orange Verte
4. Bond No. 9 New Haarlem
5. Creed Original Vetiver
Just wanted to see where the discussion would go, since it gets mentioned often enough, but nothing ever comes of it. Maybe because, as you suggest, it just isn't a problem to anyone.
Fair enough.
No harm in bringing it up though... it got a pretty definitive response all-round. There certainly isn't an undercurrent of any dissatisfaction so everything is good....
I click to see New Posts, and read/ post on whatever thread interests me.
The men's forum moves so much faster that merging the two forums would just force topics women are more interested in to page 2 (and beyond) faster, making it harder for us to locate those threads. I think it is more to the ladies' advantage to have our own forum (but you guys are always welcome to post there!)
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+2 - I agree with 30 Roses and Primrose.
I do love the Male Boards- it's very interesting ( and funny sometimes ) to see how differently men and women approach fragrance. There is a difference in interaction .
For sale. Carnal Flower and Vero Profumo Onda.
I love the FR database but their forum is a nightmare, you cant even multiquote; its in the stone age.
On top of that, the general crowd seems to be a very gentlesir, golf claps for everyone type of person where every thread is three posts of "THUMBS UP WEAR IT IN GOOD HEALTH" and then the thread dies. Yawn.
Perhaps Im too used to a spicier nature of internet forums, but I like it when discussions get edgy and playfully flame-y. Its only fragrances, after all.


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From Broadway shows to Central Park, and Little Italy to the Empire State Building, the Big Apple is a city with so much energy it couldn't sleep if it tried. As the cosmopolitan capital of business and culture, New York City offers a dizzying array of restaurants, shopping, theater, museums, art galleries and more.
Shop your way from SoHo to Fifth Avenue, and dedicate afternoons to the Brooklyn Bridge and MoMA. Let Orbitz help you plan your New York City vacation with the best time to go, top attractions and insider gems, including where to shop and dine like a true Gothamist.
New York City is abuzz year-round, meaning the best time to go on a New York City vacation is up to you. If weather is a factor, winters are cold – but it's the best time to see the famous Christmas tree lighting and ice skate in Rockefeller Center. New Years Eve in Times Square is infamous, so plan well in advance if you plan to brave the celebration.
Fall is spectacular, especially near Central Park when colors and cutting-edge fashions peak. Summers are hot and crowded, especially during Yankees and Mets games. But if cheap rates and fewer crowds are a priority, visit between January (after New Year) and early April.
Cloisters Museum
This uptown beauty is a real gem on the northern tip of Manhattan, plus it's included with admission to The Met. See medieval European works dating back to the 9th century, and stunning views of the Hudson River in the gardens.
Pearl River Mart (SoHo)
Shop like a real New Yorker at this funky Chinese market. You'll find everything from silk robes and gongs to hand-painted China dolls and Kung-Fu shoes.
Free tours of the Lower East Side
The Lower East Side Business Improvement District offers free tours through Manhattan's historic Lower East Side. Meet in front of Katz's Deli (corner of East Houston and Ludlow Street) at 11 a.m. on any Sunday from April to November.
subMercer Bar
Write this down: Pass the Mercer hotel, look for a little entryway marked 147 ½. Take the industrial elevator down to the basement. Pass several boxes, and step through the unmarked red door into a series of 3 brick rooms. Try to get a seat in the back – maybe even next to Gisele Bundchen, Marisa Tomei or Leonardo DiCaprio.
Waverly Inn
This Gotham hangout is so hip they don't have a phone, and only take reservations in person two days in advance. A favorite of Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert DeNiro, make sure to get a table in the main dining room … not in the glass conservatory dubbed "Siberia."
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2 Doubletree Guest Suites Times Square New York City
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From serving warm chocolate chip cookies at the check-in counter to stocking guest rooms with exclusive Citron skin-care products, the DoubleTree Times Square shows off its Hilton Worldwide pedigree. The coffee kiosk downstairs provides that much-needed dose of morning... More
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OverviewMidtown Manhattan's Park Central Hotel is famous for its illustrious past and current design. Built in 1927, the hotel combines the glamor of 'The Roaring Twenties' with a contemporary feel that was enhanced through a massive renovation in 2013, headed by... More
4 Hilton Times Square
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The sleek, modern facade of this 44-story building makes it a notable Times Square attraction, and many of its 460 rooms look out over vibrant Times Square, the New York City skyline and the Hudson River. Visit Pinnacle Bar in the lobby for coffee, cocktails and other... More
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Welcome to the BEST WESTERN PREMIER Herald Square! Select this great Best Western hotel in New York, New York and enjoy a host of convenient amenities at a great value while traveling. The BEST WESTERN PREMIER Herald Square is conveniently located with easy access to... More
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Amenities-packed Midtown hotel in Times Square, Theater DistrictThe Hilton Garden Inn Times Square is packed with amenities. Travelers can dine at the on-site French bistro, take in sunset views at the rooftop lounge, and pick up last-minute necessities at the 24-hour... More
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Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi in Times SquareWhen it comes to keeping travelers fueled for their New York stays, this hotel has it covered, with free breakfast daily, free apples and cookies and free 24-hour coffee/tea service. Guests also can enjoy free in-room Wi-Fi and... More
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Broadway Shows
See Gotham's greatest dramatic, comedic and musical theater every night of the week (along with matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays). Add a jaw-dropping stroll through nearby Times Square.
Empire State Building
Assuming King Kong is elsewhere, soar up this 102-story building which is the very definition of a skyscraper. A high-speed elevator whisks you to the 86th Floor Observatory, but if you're really not afraid of heights -- spend a few extra bucks for the views from the 102nd Floor Observatory.
Times Square
From Broadway theatres and glowing billboards to street vendors and the Naked Cowboy, even the fussiest traveler gets giddy here. Up your street cred with lunch at a classic NY deli nearby.
Brooklyn Bridge
A NYC icon, film and TV star, the Brooklyn Bridge bears the stampede of hundreds of thousands of vehicles and pedestrians each day. Walk from Manhattan to Brooklyn, and spend the afternoon wandering through trendy Park Slope.
Statue of Liberty
This French beauty has been welcoming immigrants (and locals) into New York Harbor since 1886. While you can see her from land (great views in Battery Park), get up-close with a ferry ride to Liberty Island.
Bronx Zoo
See lions, zebras, crocodiles, pygmy marmosets and 400-some other animals in this 265-acre zoo -- the biggest urban wildlife preserve in the world. Check out the daily feeding at World of Birds, and watch the Magellanic penguins bob for fish.
Central Park
At nearly 850 acres, this famous green space is home to an ice skating rink, a zoo and carousel, even a castle. Located in the heart of Manhattan, slip away from the city's bustle with walking trails, thousands of trees, and the Great Lawn where you can relax or take in a free show.
Radio City Music Hall
Home to the world-famous Rockettes, this entertainment venue also hosts the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. No time to see a show? Take the Radio City Stage Door Tour for a one-hour peek behind the scenes.
Ellis Island
Between 1892 and 1954, more than 12 million immigrants entered the United States here. Discover their history in the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, and add a name to the Wall of Honor.
Far too many to name, these top the must-see list: The Met (with 2 million works, at least tackle Ancient Egypt and European masters), MoMA (Western masterpieces from paintings to films, famous store), and the American Museum of Natural History (a full-size Blue Whale model, impressive dioramas, and the world's largest collection of vertebrate fossils.)
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Here's a poem that comments on the consternation some feel as they are cornered by epistemic terrorists demanding that language work the way they require it. "Why can't the world be the way I want it," they whine.
Thankfully, very few texts operate as stereo-instructions—this is a message that must get out to the public before we kill each other with our inerrant texts. The following poem is a tribute to and a reminder of the freedom that language promises.
Merry Solstice
Billy Collins, Introduction to Poetry,
I ask them to take a poem
and hold it up to the light
like a color slide
or press an ear against its hive.
I say drop a mouse into a poem
and watch him probe his way out,
or walk inside the poem's room
and feel the walls for a light switch.
I want them to waterski
across the surface of a poem
waving at the author's name on the shore.
But all they want to do
is tie the poem to a chair with rope
and torture a confession out of it.
They begin beating it with a hose
to find out what it really means.


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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement after today's announcement from the U.S. Department of Commerce that the U.S. trade deficit in goods and services increased to $51.8 billion in March, up from $45.4 billion the previous month.
"Our nation's trade deficit underscores that the U.S. economy remains vulnerable to unfair international trading practices and Congress must take action to protect our workers and manufacturers from currency manipulation. Currency manipulation threatens our competitive position and harms American workers. I urge my House colleagues to pass the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 to give American businesses a more even opportunity to compete.
"I also continue to urge the administration to do everything in its power to hold the Chinese government to its promises. As our economy continues to recover from the recession, we must even the international playing field to make sure our businesses and workforce have the support they need to expand and compete across the globe."
In the days leading up to the recently concluded U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue, China promised some action on its undervalued currency. China announced it would widen the band in which the renminbi (RMB) is allowed to fluctuate, a possible signal of diminishing intervention in the currency market. If implemented, this would be a welcome move.
However, we have seen China backtrack on these types of announcements before. China needs to allow its currency to appreciate. Such a move would greatly help correct our current imbalanced trade relationship and help U.S. exporters trying to sell into China. This would lead to more jobs in the U.S., particularly in manufacturing. For China, a stronger RMB will limit inflation and allow Chinese citizens to consume more – both stated goals of the Chinese government.
Today, the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that the U.S. international trade deficit rose by $6.4 billion to $51.8 billion in March. The $5.3 billion increase in exports of goods and services was more than offset by the $11.7 billion rise in goods and services imports. In March, the U.S. trade deficit in internationally-traded goods increased by $6.5 billion while the trade surplus in services rose by only $0.1 billion. Following a February decline, the bilateral trade deficit in goods between the U.S. and China increased by $2.3 billion to $21.7 billion in March.
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Graduate Geology (GEOL)
The minimum prerequisite for 50000-69999 level courses is graduate standing. The minimum prerequisite for courses 70000 and higher is doctoral standing. Additional prerequisites may apply and are listed in this catalog.
50093/70093 Variable Title Workshop in Geology (1-8)
Workshop or training program focused on a specific professional or disciplinary topic within geology. Repeat registration permitted. S/U grading. Prerequisite: special approval.
50095 Selected Topics in Geology (3)
Selected topics presented by visiting professors or one-time offerings presented by regular faculty.
51025 General Geophysics (3)
Physics of earth. Seismology; geomagnetism; heat flow, radioactivity, geochronology, gravity and isostasy, geotectonic models. Lecture 3 hours weekly. Required field trip. Prerequisite: GEOL 31070 and 31080; and MATH 12002; and PHY 13001
or PHY 23001.
51073 Geology of Ohio (3)
Minerals, rocks, fossils, structural geology, physiography, environmental geology, geologic resources. Required field trips. Does not satisfy requirements for major in geology.
51075 Geology of the United States (3)
Distribution of natural regions and geologic features of the United States. Geologic concepts illustrated by detailed examination of selected areas. Prerequisite: GEOL 31070 and 31080.
51077 Geology of the National Parks (3)
Introduction to the geology of selected major national parks, emphasizing basic geologic principles and processes which have produced the spectacular scenery, rocks and fossils in each park. Does not satisfy requirements for major in geology.
51079 All About Dinosaurs (3)
Dinosaurs (and some relatives) and their world, emphasizing how to interpret evidence concerning their history, biology, and evolutionary relationships. Does not satisfy requirements for major in geology.
51080 Tectonics and Orogeny (3)
Introduces advanced concepts of plate tectonics and mountain building with emphasis on western United States and Appalachians. Required field trip. Prerequisite: GEOL 31080. Special fee: $40.
51092 Summer Field Camp (6)
Five weeks devoted to geologic mapping and solving structural and stratigraphic problems in Black Hills, South Dakota. IP permissible. Prerequisite: GEOL 31070 and 31080. Special fee: On actual cost basis.
52030/72030 Remote Sensing (3)
(Cross-listed with GEOG 5/79030) Computer analysis of multispectral satellite datasets. Applications in Terrestrial Earth Science are emphasized.
52035/72035 Scientific Method in Geology (3)
Applying scientific method in the field and lab; models and sampling procedures. Collecting and analyzing data. Formulating and testing hypotheses. Lecture two hours, lab two hours.
52067 Introductory Hydrogeology (3)
Occurrence of groundwater in geologic materials; emphasizing utilization, conservation and management of groundwater resources. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours weekly. Prerequisite: GEOL 31070 and 32066 and MATH 12002.
52068 Contaminant Hydrology and Hydrogeology (3)
An introduction to the basic principles of chemical and physical behavior of contaminants introduced by humans into the environment. Students are expected to understand concepts and work practical quantitative problems. Prerequisite: GEOL 4/52067; and CHEM 10060, 10061, 10062, 10063.
52069/72069 Hydrogeochemistry (3)
Processes and evolution of the chemical composition of water in the natural hydrologic cycle. Methods of hydrochemical interpretation applied to groundwater and pollution problems. Lecture 3 hours weekly. Prerequisite: 10 hours of chemistry.
52074 Environmental Core and Well Logging (3)
Examination of subsurface processes and the distribution of stratigraphic layers using core and well logging techniques based on analysis of physical properties of sediment, rock and pore fluids. Applications to paleoclimate, hydrogeology, engineering geology, oil and gas exploration and environmental remediation. Prerequisite: GEOL 31070.
52078 Engineering Geology (4)
Engineering properties of soils and rocks. Site evaluation for building foundations, dams, tunnels and highways. Slope stability. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours weekly. Special fee: $40.
53040 Principles of Geochemistry (3)
Introduction to chemical thermodynamics and its applications in solving geochemical problems. Distributions of elements and isotopes in the earth and laws governing these distributions. Prerequisite: GEOL 31070; and MATH 12002; and CHEM 10060 and 10061.
53066 Optical Petrography (3)
Theory of optical crystallography and the microscopic examination and identification of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks in thin section. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours weekly. Prerequisite: GEOL 31070.
5/74052 Glaciers and Glaciation (3)
Examination of how glacial ice masses change the shape of the Earth's surface, how they are integral to climate and sea level change, and how they pose high risk hazards.
54070 Principles of Stratigraphy (4)
Basic concepts of physical stratigraphy and stratigraphic practice. Required field trips. Prerequisite: GEOL 31070 and 34061.
54074 Plaeoceanography (3)
A broad spectrum of geological approaches, including paleontology, geochemistry and stratigraphy, is employed to interpret the history of Earth's oceans.
60080/70080 Research Orientation (1)
Faculty research presentations; thesis/dissertation proposal preparation; discussion of professional organizations, preparation of manuscripts, and oral presentation of papers. S/U grading.
60091/70091 Seminar (1 or 2)
Specialized topics in geology. Precise title to be inserted in Schedule of Classes.
60094/70094 College Teaching of Applied Geology (1)
Training and experience in presentation of data and college teaching of applied geology, as well as a discussion forum on professional ethics and responsibilities.
60095 Selected Topics in Geology (3)
Selected topics presented by visiting professors or one-time offerings presented by regular faculty.
60098 Research (1-15)
Research for master's-level students. Credits earned may be applied toward degree if department approves. Repeat registration permitted. S/U grading; IP permissible.
60199 Thesis I (2-6)
Thesis students must register for a total of 6 hours, 2 to 6 hours in a single semester, distributed over several semesters if desired. S/U grading; IP permissible.
60299 Thesis II (2)
Thesis students must continue registration each semester until all degree requirements are met. S/U grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite: GEOL 60199.
61020/71020 Advanced Structural Geology (3)
Theoretical and applied studies in structural geology, including mechanical, mathematical, model and field investigations. Required field trip. Prerequisite: GEOL 31080.
61050/71050 Precambrian Geology (3)
Study of earth history and processes during the Precambrian, including role of plumes, meteorite bombardment, and tectonic processes on crustal evolution. Covers age of the Earth, formation and growth of crust, superplumes and supercontinents.
61093/71093 Workshop in College Teaching (1-2)
Workshop in college teaching. S/U grading.
61094/71094 College Teaching (1-2)
62011/72011 Hydrology (3)
Introduction to hydrologic measurements, properties of water, precipitation, evapotranspiration, runoff computations, streamflow and flood routing. Prerequisite: GEOL 32066.
62025/72025 Exploration Geophysics (3)
Application of magnetic, gravity, seismic and electrical methods to the solution of geologic problems and in resource exploration involving practical study in selected areas. Prerequisite: GEOL 4/51025.
62063/72063 Computer Simulation in Geology (3)
Spatial and temporal considerations in geoscience simulations. Use of geological data in modeling verification and validation of models. Display techniques. Sensitivity and Monte Carlo analyses.
62065/72065 Hydrogeological Systems (3)
Advanced study, construction and application of a variety of modeling techniques to solve groundwater-related problems. Design, construction, programming and operation of analog and numerical models. Prerequisite: GEOL 4/52067 and 6/72068.
62066/72066 Quantitative Geomorphology (3)
Interactions of land-forming systems. Slope processes, erosion, stream hydrology including runoff relations and discharge curves. Algebra of streams and topologic structure. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 1 hour weekly. Prerequisite: GEOL 32066 and
62067/72067 Geophysical Fluid Dynamics (3)
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Role of geology in site selection, design and construction relative to dams, tunnels, highways, slope stability and nuclear power plants. Selected case histories. Lecture 3 hours weekly. Field trip and term paper required. Prerequisite: GEOL 4/52078.
62082/72082 Introduction to Soil Mechanics (4)
Engineering properties and engineering behavior of soils including classification properties, compaction, permeability, strength and compressibility. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours weekly. Prerequisite: GEOL 31080.
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Distribution and production of radiogenic isotopes in the Earth's crust. Principles of isotopic geochronology in selected mineral-rock systems, including: Rb-Sr, U-Th-Pb, and K-Ar. Modern instrumental methods of isotopic analysis and in-situ geochronology of rocks and minerals. Prerequisite: GEOL 4/53040.
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63067/73067 Carbonate Rocks (3)
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63069/73069 Clay Mineralogy (3)
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64028/74028 Paleoecology (3)
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64030/74030 Systematic Invertebrate Paleontology I (3)
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64032/74032 Systematic Invertebrate Paleontology II (3)
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64034/74034 Micropaleontology (3)
Study of more important microfossil groups found in geologic record, emphasizing Foraminiferida, Ostracoda and Conodonts. Techniques for collecting, preparing and studying microfossils. Prerequisite: GEOL 34061.
64036/74036 Cenozoic Climate Change (3)
An overview of the concepts and principles involved in interpreting global and hemispheric Cenozoic climate change (past 65 million years). Emphasis on particular temporal and spatial scales and cycles. Extensive reading in scientific journals.
64038/74038 Plaeolimnology (3)
An overview of significant topics and applications in paleolimnology of Holocene (last 10,000 years) and Pleistocene (last 2 million years) records, including current issues in environmental and climatic reconstruction. Extensive reading in scientific journals.
64065/74065 Sedimentology (3)
Fluid dynamics, grain transport, sedimentary structures, granulometry, bedform and facies sequences, and facies architecture. Interpretation of continental and marine clastic depositional environments and processes.
64067/74067 Tectonics and Sedimentation (3)
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64071/74071 Advanced Stratigraphy (3)
Advanced graduate consideration of stratigraphic problems, procedures and analyses. Prerequisite: GEOL 4/54070.
80091 Seminar in Applied Geology (1)
Specialized topics in applied geology. Precise title to be inserted in Schedule of Classes.
80095 Advanced Topics in Geology (3)
Advanced topics presented by visiting professors or one-time offerings presented by regular faculty. Prerequisite: special approval.
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Research for doctoral students. Credits earned may be applied toward degree if department approves. Repeat registration permitted. S/U grading; IP permissible.
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Men's Basketball Falls By a Dozen at Coker; Woods Scores 35 Needing 22 on Saturday for 2,000 in Career
February 22, 2011
HARTSVILLE, S.C. Pfeiffer University senior Chris Woods poured in a game-high 35 points but it wasnt enough as Coker College put together a balanced attack placing five in double-figures during a 98-86 victory in Conference Carolinas mens basketball on Tuesday night. The victory pushes the Cobras to 9-13 overall, 8-8 in league play while the Falcons drop their third-straight falling to 10-15, 8-9.
Cokers big night was thanks in part to a 64% field goal percentage in the 12-point win. The hosts went 18-of-29 in the first half followed by 18-of-27 in the second 20 minutes in the win. Liam Kyle paced the Cobras with 19 points followed by Dolonte Doles who poured in 15 off the bench. Tom Wright contributed with 14 while Joselle Bracy and Vatrick Thompson each had 11. Coker also dominated the boards pulling down 38 to the Falcons 25.
Woods put 35 in on Tuesday night leaving him 22 shy of crossing the 2,000-point plateau for his career. Woods went 12-of-19 from the floor and 11-of-13 from the charity stripe. Jeff Pettiway was the only other Falcon in double-figures scoring 17. Pfeiffer shot 44% in the loss, going just 4-of-21 from behind the arc.
Pfeiffer will have their 2010-2011 regular season finale take place on Saturday night hosting Erskine at 7:30 p.m. It will also be senior night for Woods, Pettiway, Yuki Yamaguchi and Vonte Eaford. Woods will also try to make Pfeiffer Basketball history as the senior needs just 22 points to put himself into the 2,000-point club for his career.


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if you make the adjustments and position it correctly this works like a charm. it does come out when sleeping and can be hard to find in the morning, i wish they would add a color, but for a good nights sleep who cares
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I thought I had apnea, but using this device proves that I do not, only snoring problems due to sinusitis. My husband claims that my snoring is now bearable, only occasional and light. I have a relatively small nose, so it fits well, although I wonder about people with larger noses. Problem: one of the loops tends to come loose; I hesitate to use glue but can't think of any other means to fix this problem. If it comes loose within the nose, it can be irritating if the device is not removed promptly. Advice: a bit tricky to find the right depth of insertion: too deep, irritating, too shallow, falls out. Takes a bit of experimenting but certainly more than worthwhile for those who do not have apnea, just snoring problems.
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VanRoekel dismisses need for IT reform, calls for more flexibility
Wednesday - 1/23/2013, 10:02am EST
House lawmakers began their effort to update the laws that govern federal technology spending.
But federal Chief Information Officer Steven VanRoekel said the current laws are not the problem.
"I definitely think there is room in the existing law on the policy side and the implementation of people side that definitely allows us the flexibility for us to be successful," VanRoekel said Tuesday during a hearing of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel
When asked more directly by Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.) whether existing laws gave the Office of Management and Budget the authority and ability to do what he needed to do to improve the oversight of IT spending, VanRoekel said more plainly, "I do believe so."
This was the committee's first of what likely will be many hearings to inform and help them develop a new IT reform bill.
Chairman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) floated a draft bill in September and has been collecting input from industry, academia and federal experts.
Time has come for an update
Congress last addressed federal IT oversight in the E-Government Act of 2002, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in December. Before that, lawmakers passed the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996, which is considered the granddaddy of federal IT oversight and process laws.
But a lot has changed in a decade since the E-Government Act, and Issa believes not always for the better. He said the same problems around project management, duplicative systems and cybersecurity still plague the government.
"Estimates suggest that as much as $20 billion of taxpayer money is wasted each year [on IT programs]," he said. "But let us understand in this case, it's not the waste of the $20 billion, it's what that $20 billion could do properly applied to our transparency into our government. The leveraging of $20 billion to save $200 billion is why it is essential we fix this part of government that seems to be so broken."
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)
Interestingly, during the more than two-hour hearing, which included former committee Chairman Tom Davis (R-Va.), who is now a principal with Deloitte, and a panel of industry IT companies, the bill didn't come up.
Committee members spent a majority of the questions and answers asking about current OMB initiatives, such as data center consolidation, cybersecurity and workforce issues.
Mica's question to VanRoekel was one of the few that addressed current or future legislative needs.
VanRoekel said one of the areas of current law that does need to be changed is around budget.
"The challenge I think we face is probably around budgeting, and thinking about how from a budget standpoint our IT dollars are spent?" VanRoekel said. "One of our inhibitors I think on implementation of IT is that often times for most agencies it's a single-year spend."
Single-year money means agencies have to spend what they have that year and can't carry it over in to the following year to be used when the agency actually needs it versus being forced to use it or lose it.
Additionally, VanRoekel said the annual continuing resolution for the next year's budget and now potential sequestration cuts have a deep impact on how agencies manage IT projects from a budgetary perspective.
VanRoekel said it's not only the budget that causes agencies to continue to struggle with IT project management.
More collaboration across the C-level is needed
The Obama administration has been trying to address these problems, starting with TechStat and the IT Dashboard, and more recently through the PortfolioStat process and giving agency chief information officers more authorities over commodity IT spending.
VanRoekel said OMB also is trying to push technology out of the CIO's home and make it part of a collaboration, primarily through the use of PortfolioStat sessions.
"There is this inflection point we all go through where technology is seen as this very discretionary thing to this very strategic thing. We are in the midst of that inflection point in government and it hasn't been fully realized. I think that coupled with the cost pressure, the cybersecurity pressure and probably most importantly, the expectations of citizens are going to drive a different behavior," he said. "What I noticed the most about coming into government is that we spend a lot of time focusing on a single role, saying a CIO owns this function, a procurement professional owns this function, a CFO, human resources, etc. One of the things I'm working very hard to instill is a cross C-level conversation on these things."
David Powner, director, IT management issues, GAO
VanRoekel said through PortfolioStat, OMB is helping agencies to run investment review boards similarly to the private sector where the CFO, CAO and program people understand the impact of the IT system and how they could strategically make decisions on how and where money is spent on technology to help meet mission requirements.
Issa's bill, as it stands now, would codify much of what OMB has been trying to do over the last four years, including giving CIOs more budget authority.
But interestingly, the importance of giving CIOs more budget authority didn't garner the type of support many would have expected after years of current and former senior IT managers calling for this change in the law.
Neither VanRoekel nor David Powner, the director of IT management issues at the Government Accountability Office, said budget authority for CIOs was a key change needed in the existing law.
"Clearly, budget authority helps with your authorities, but there's some CIOs in the federal government, and I could point to several examples, even without budget authority, they still are quite successful," Powner said. "If you look at the IRS as an example, they've greatly improved. Their CIO/CTO gets a lot done and gets it done well. DHS is another example, where even without budget authority they are still quite successful."
Toothless tigers?
But Davis, who co-authored the E-Government Act, offered a different point of view. He said budgets matter, and CIOs need the authority to manage how IT is spent, which can be done only through the control of the budget.
Davis said it's time to update the E-Government Act and the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), and give CIOs more organizational and budget authority.
Davis said Congress didn't envision having so many CIOs across government when it passed Clinger-Cohen.
"But you can have as many as you want if you give them the right authority," Davis said about the proliferation of CIOs. "The problem is they are sitting out there and in many cases they are toothless tigers. There are some great people, very dedicated, but if you can't enforce this, that is why you get so many stovepipes built up."
Issa's bill would reduce the number of people — by one count 243 — with the title of CIO and give them more authorities over spending and management.
The committee is expected to hold more hearings in the future, including one on CIOs and their authorities.
In advance of yesterday's hearing, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released a video [see below] entitled "Why Federal Government Needs an IT Revolution."
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E-Government Act helped usher in a new approach to federal It
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1. Norwich (ECAC East)
Just two years removed from its third national championship, coach Mike McShane's team has 20 players back from a Frozen Four squad, including seven of the top 10 scorers.
2. Middlebury (NESCAC)
The Panthers relied heavily on juniors, sophomores and freshmen a year ago, and coach Bill Beaney's squad will be as seasoned as anyone in the NESCAC this winter.
3. Bowdoin (NESCAC)
All-American defenseman Kyle Shearer-Hardy is gone, but many players are back from an offense that managed 4.32 goals a night, fourth-best in Division 3.
4. Castleton State (ECAC East)
The Spartans have everyone but four players back from a team
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5. Salem State (MASCAC)
The MASCAC champion gets an automatic bid to the NCAA
this season, and the Vikings will start that chase in the pole position after losing to Fitchburg State in the championship last season.
6. Curry (ECAC Northeast)
The Colonels went 16-9-3 and won the ECAC Northeast last
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7. Williams (NESCAC)
The Ephs have work to do to replace the departed production of Ben Contini and Matt Masucci, but Ryan Purdy in goal should keep them in games until the situation up front shakes out.
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The Bobcats have finished third and third in their first two seasons in the MASCAC. This could be the year they move up.
9. Amherst (NESCAC)
Big shoes to fill in goal for the Lord Jeffs with Cole Anderson
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10. Fitchburg State (MASCAC)
With Salem State, Plymouth State and UMass-Dartmouth, the Falcons are one of the four teams that have the strongest chance to skate off with the MASCAC's auto bid.