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Re: Free Picks: Service Plays for Sunday January, 13
Seattle Seahawks ML +122
The Falcons are 1 point favorites, but many love the Seahawks to win this game despite being on the road. In my opinion, Seattle is in fact the better team, but they will be without Chris Claiborne, and their homefield is the biggest advantage in the NFL. That automatically makes them have one of the biggest home-road disparties on the league. However, if you like Seattle, there is no purpose to taking the spread as you would get just +1 at -110. Instead, take the money line for Seattle to win outright and get much better value at +122.
New England Patriots vs. Houston Texans Over 47.5
AccuScore simulations project the total line to be 51 points with the Over occurring nearly 60 percent of the time. The weather forecast for Sunday afternoon is fine with temperatures in the low 50's, and only a chance of some showers earlier in the weekend. These two teams last played in Foxboro in Week 14 with a total of 56 points. Expect New England to throw, and throw often once again against Houston, and the Texans will likely need to do the same in order to keep up on the scoreboard. The scenario for the Under requires more of a belief in Houston's ability to stay close or even get ahead, and control the game with Arian Foster. I don't think that will happen. AccuScore, during the regular season, went 9-6 picking totals for Houston games, and 10-6 in New England games. Solid trends.
Re: Free Picks: Service Plays for Sunday January, 13
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We expect both teams to be able to move the ball and put points on the board in the Georgia Dome. Falcons have the 21st worst defense against the run in the NFL. Look for Marshawn Lynch and Russell Wilson to gash the Atlanta for big yards. Matt Ryan averages over 400 yards per game in the dome and should be able to score against a Seahawk defense that lost its best player, defense end and sack leader Chris Clemons, last week and is making its second straight trip back east to play at 10 am pacific time. Trends also favor an over as four of the last five head-to-head meetings between the Seahawks and Falcons went over the posted total. Seattle is also 5-1 to the over in it's last six playoff games and the Falcons have gone over the total in four of their last five playoff games as well. Take over 46 in the Atlants vs Seattle playoff game today.
Re: Free Picks: Service Plays for Sunday January, 13
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St. Peters at Siena
Prediction: Siena
The simulator shows a high probability that STP will win this game. Supporting this graded play is a proven system posting a 37-15 ATS mark for 71% winners since 2007. Play against home teams where the line is +3 to -3 after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7 games and is a struggling team winning 20% or less of their games on the season. The sim shows that Siena will not score more than 60 points in this game. In past games, STP is a solid 21-3 ATS (+17.7 Units) when they allow 60 or less points in a game over the last 3 seasons. Siena is just 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) when they score 60 or less points in a game this season. Neither team is going to make national headlines and will continue to struggle, but STP has a significant advantage at both ends of the floor. Siena ranks 320th in the nation averaging 57.8 PPG, 321st averaging just 9.8 assists per game, and 314th posting a 0.664 assist-to-turnover ratio. Take St. Peters.
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John Ryan
Houston Texans at New England Patriots
Prediction: New England Patriots
The simulator shows a high probability that the Patriots will win this game by a minimum of 11 points. The sim also projects that the Patriots will gain 400 or more offensive yards. In past games, the Patriots are 7-2 ATS this season, 20-6 ATS the past three seasons, and 66-24 ATS since 1992 when they have gained 400+ offensive yards. Moreover, Houston is just 0-3 ATS this season, 2-10 ATS the past three seasons, and 9-29 ATS since 1992 when they have allowed 400+ yards to an opponent. Houston is at its best when they have the ground game established. It is one of the simplest ground games in the NFL with Foster making zone gap reads at the LOS. The Patriots, however, are excellent at setting the edge and forcing backs into cutbacks lanes that are then blocked with the presence of Willfork. I strongly believe that Houston center Chris Myers will not be able to consistently keep Willfork from getting upfield and this will be a major blow to the ground game. If Myers needs double team help, then it essentially eliminates a guard from getting to the second level and allows an extra Patriot defender to make plays and fill gaps. Simply said, I dont see the Texans defense being able to contain Brady. Take the Patriots.
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New Orleans +7 over NEW YORK
The Hornets four game win streak and five wins in their last six all coincided with the return of Eric Gordon on Dec 29. Gordon changes everything. Since his return, New Orleans has held the opposition to an average of 87.7 per game and they've played some of the top scoring teams in the league over that span. The bench has also been much-more productive. Against the Timberwolves, in their last game, the Hornets' reserves outscored Minnesota's bench 45-14. Playing in New York is a rare opportunity for these Western clubs so these Hornets are likely to be as amped up for this one as any game on their schedule. A young, very warm and focused club playing with confidence is a dangerous one.
The Knicks have dropped three in a row and five of seven. The injuries continue to pile up and the cohesiveness that this group showed early in the year has suffered greatly because of it. New York's rebounding is average, the 3's aren't falling like they were earlier and now, in the midst of trying to snap out of a funk, they're spotting a significant number to the Association's most undervalued club. Upset possibility.
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Atlanta Falcons -3
Matt Ryan has just as many playoff wins as Russell Wilson. Like I always say, I think teams need to hit their bumps in the road before they can advance deep in the NFL Playoffs. Seattle is a flashy team, but the truth is they were just an average road team and they were 0-2 on the road this year in domes. Atlanta has a ton of talent. This team is a lot like Houston this year, but they are playing at home and its just an extra advantage that they are used to this turf. Seattle has a few skilled players that are banged up and I just think their time to shine will come in a year or two. Atlanta has been the same team with the same players for years now and this is a huge game for them. Matt Ryan will bottom down with the Tony Romo's of the league if he cannot win this game. Seattle has kicking issues and I just do not think they keep this game close. Take Atlanta.
New England Patriots -9.5
I hate to do this in this spot because of all the points, but there are a couple of things I can't get over. The MNF Game was just a complete blowout and Houston has actually gotten worst since that game. Gronk didn't even play in that game for New England. I don't see how the Texans are going to cover these tight ends. Now with that being said that game is in the books and has nothing to do with this game, but this Texans team lacks passion. Their offensive coordinator is interviewing with other teams and has head coaching on his mind. It would be stupid to say this team is not focused, but I just don't like how they have played this year in the redzone. If you kick field goals against New England you are going to get smoked. Look at last week. The Texans dominated the Bengals and still had to sweat the game out. New England doesn't have the best defense by any stretch, but their offense gets out to nice leads which makes other teams press and create a ton of turnovers. Houston has the talent to win this game, but something is missing on this team and I just don't think they can get over this hump. They had their chance to play this game at home and lost the final two weeks of the year. The only reason why this team is in the playoffs is because of the 9-0 record against really bad teams. I don't care much for the point spread today. I like New England to win the game so we will take them and let the spread take care of itself. One last thing I can't get over is when Brady even gets looked at the wrong way the refs throw a flag. He is babied by the NFL and it sure feels good when your wagering on the team that is more likely to get the free 15 yards. Take New England.
Maryland +6
This Miami Defense is very impressive, but they are not good enough on offense to be this big of favorites and they might be in a bit of a hangover from their stunning road win against UNC the other night. Maryland gets overlooked in this conference, but can beat any of these teams on any given day. Maryland plays great defense themselves and we will take them as dogs tonight. Take the Terps.
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Texans / Patriots Over 49
In a rematch of a regular season blowout played at the same venue, the New England Patriots again host the Houston Texans, except this time it is in the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs from Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA on Sunday at 4:30 ET on CBS. The Patriots won the regular season meeting 42-14 in the game that began the Texans' late-season swoon that saw them go from an 11-1 start to finishing as the three-seed and being forced to play on wild card weekend, where they were rather lackluster in a 19-13 victory over the sixth-seeded Cincinnati Bengals.
Now Houston did run the ball well last week, rushing for 158 yards with Arian Foster having 140 of those yards on 32 carries, and the Texans will undoubtedly try to establish the run early with Foster here this week. Houston failed to do so in the regular season meeting when Foster finished with only 46 rushing yards, and that contributed to the game getting out of hand. Foster is obviously one of the best running backs in football, but he does not figure to run right through the New England defense either as the Patriots actually finished eighth in the NFL in rushing defense this year allowing 102.1 yards per game, and they were sixth in rushing average allowed at 3.9 yards per carry. Still, the Texans will most likely keep force-feeding Foster even if he does not have immediate success, as besides being a threat to bust a long one at any time, a high dose of running plays would at the very least keep the New England offense on the sideline.
Of course, that game plan would go out the window as soon as the Patriots build a two-score or more lead, so the key for Houston still comes down to its defense doing a reasonable job of containing Tom Brady, and it failed miserably in the first go-around. Thanks to outstanding play by the New England offensive line vs. a physical Texans' front seven that dominated a lot of other teams it faced this season, Brady completed 21-of-35 passes for 296 yards and four touchdown passes with no interceptions in basically only three quarters of play. Furthermore, the line opened up some running lanes also as the Patriots rushed for 130 yards in that game, and when New England is running the ball well, it makes Brady virtually indefensible. Moreover, considering that the Patriots' offensive line has played well all year and that most of Houston's gaudy defensive numbers were accomplished vs. weak opponents while that defense struggled vs. New England and Green Bay, there is really non reason to believe that the Patriots will not score a lot of points again here, turning this into the shootout that Houston does not want.
The 'over' went 7-1 in this divisional round of the playoffs the last two seasons. The 'over' is also 4-0 in the last four head-to-head meetings between these teams, as well as a sparkling 42-19 in the last 61 New England games following an ATS win.
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Play: Milwaukee Bucks
The (18-17) Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA Eastern Conference Central division will take on the (14-22) Toronto Raptors of the Eastern Conference Atlantic division in 2013 NBA action. The Bucks are 8-2 Against The Spread vs. Toronto the last 10 meetings between the teams. Milwaukee is 4-2 ATS their last 6 overall and recently fired their head coach. Toronto is 5-2 their last 7 both straight up and ATS and have also won and covered their last 2 overall, but the Bucks get the road cover.
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August 4th, 2009 #1
The Art of Composition by El Coro and Jason Manley Closed
Coro and I are going to do something special for you all this coming Sunday as he and I join up to cover the single most important aspect of image creation. We will be covering composition for Illustration, Narrative, Fine Art, Storyboarding, Marketing Art and more...
Topics to be covered:
The Principles of Design.
The Illusion of Space and Improved Image Depth.
Composition for Visual Storytelling
Linear Design and Visual Flow
Tonal Pattern and
Mood and Feeling
A Crash Course in Composition History
We will be covering many aspects of improved image creation which can be utilized regardless of style or industry to better your skills. This is very very practical stuff and you will leave the class with theories and ideas which will immediately improve your work and your awareness of how you create pictures with purpose.
When: This Sunday! 1-5pm CDT
Where: Right here on ConceptArt.Org (forum coming!)
Why: Because you want to improve your ability to create believable and deep images containing emotional depth, mood, and content. And because we want to help support CA and it's new technology goals (in progress!!)
How much? 95 USD. http://www.conceptartstore.com/artofco.html
More info to come!!! I gave a teaser when we did the color theory class and it covered only the most basic part...we are going to cover the entire spectrum of composition, value storytelling, and share ideas which help you have greater emotional impact in your works.
Join us for art, and in depth conversation on Composition. I consider this to be my best class and having Coro there with me, will make it an experience worth hearing and seeing. I have four hours of material prepared and we will be answering all your questions...at least as many as we possibly can!!
Hope you all will enjoy the class. I had planned on running it as a download but it is a topic that I have realized is much better served when I can answer technical questions and share the info with you all. Coro and I have been studying composition since the mid 90's and there is a TON of info which will be given to you.
Can't wait to see you all. Really. The questions so far have really pushed me to better communicate these ideas which have been refined down to the very core of what it takes to be successful in image making. Coro's knowledge of image creation and process is top notch.
As usual, with these courses, CA's proceeds are going to the suport the continued building of all the new technology for you all to enjoy. Thank you so much for the support...We will do all we can to help around
Really. thank you. Just got working with Jackie Oh and Randis on some new layouts for the site and the features list is thick and really the whole thing is beginning to lo looking thick. Going to keep at it til it is all done!!
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August 4th, 2009 #2
Does this mean there isn't gonna be the downloadable content on composition?
I can't seem to find that thread anymore either.
This sounds pretty interesting though.
EDIT: opps nevermind just read Jason's post over again heheh
EDIT 2: Jason is there a minimum recommended bandwidth speed to stream the lessons smoothly?
August 4th, 2009 #3
ohhh c'moooonnn my bank is gonna be dry soon
but its fucking worth it
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August 4th, 2009 #4
Pitty im gone for the weekend. But I might just pay for the on demand, but will it have the entire class? Or will the beginning be missing like on the colourclass? (btw, that wasn't in a negative tone. Just wondering)
Btw, what is this 30days I'm hearing about. Does the on demand only last 30 days? SNAPP I better watch both the last classes once more to get it in reaaaaal good
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August 4th, 2009 #5
I actually prefer this to a download (Not to say a download would be sweet), having the chance to interact with Jason and ask questions as well as clarifications is immensively valuable-
I will definately be there on sunday.
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Oh nooo. Your Sunday is our Monday any chance of bumping it back bit for the southern hemisphere?
Everyone knows sleep gives you cancer....
August 4th, 2009 #7
If we need to, we will run it twice...will see how the interest is.
Thanks for the comments. The colour theory should not have a missing part. I will discuss with Davi and get that resolved. Since there are some issues with the first two classes due to the switch over to the new ten channel plan, we will keep the course up another few days. Thanks for letting me know. If anyone has further issues please reach me directly via PM.
August 4th, 2009 #8
I am going to be taking questions from those who cannot make the class until it hits on demand. I will make a thread for those folks so they can get all their questions answered. cool?
I am going to make an additional recording of those questions to add to the on demand library. I think that should help too.
Doing all I can. Trying my best...still working out the kinks but it is all coming together.
August 4th, 2009 #9
Sucks that the download won't be happening... I would have saved my money from the last class for this if I'd known about it. Is there any chance of getting notice of topics a few classes in advance so we can budget for the ones we really want?
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I am probably gonna start eating air and looking like a panda very soon *LOL* but well worth it!
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August 4th, 2009 #11
Hey Jason... would it be possible to offer these at lower prices with a one-time-only viewing option?
I understand you've got costs to cover, but purely from my perspective I'll be going bankrupt!
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Although I would've loved a cheaper option I'll say I'm still super excited about this, I've been looking forward to it. I definitely thought that the color class was well worth the money despite some hiccups with the technology.
I'm in agreement with the thought that eventually it'd be nice if there was a schedule of upcoming classes so people could save up and prioritize. I know you guys are getting things worked out, so I'm not complaining, just thought I'd raise my virtual hand in agreement with that sentiment.
Anyway, thanks again for all the work you do, it's much appreciated. : D
August 4th, 2009 #13
Queue lazy writing skills,
Guys i've spent $200 on downloads and now $200 on classes. a few downloads i would get my money back on if i could and needed the money enough, but these lessons are worth everything and more.
in fact i feel asif im betraying myself writing this, the less people who know this info the better, because really, no one knows it like jason
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At the edge of my seat waiting for this one. As long as I have money in the bank I will keep coming back!
Fantastic to have both of you this time. Gonna be one to remember.
August 4th, 2009 #15
okay.. said i was going to do the other classes live and i didnt have the chance-but i am very sure this is a green light!! yeah!
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August 4th, 2009 #16
I like the idea of having a download that I can rewatch at any time, but I'll give the live class a spin this Sunday
edit: could anyone remind me where the live stream test link was?
August 4th, 2009 #17
The class time table for where i am is 2am to 6am Monday 10th of August 2009-dont have a problem there either really.
looking forward to discovering and learning.
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August 4th, 2009 #18
No download?
August 4th, 2009 #19
Does the code you get work on more than one computer? Just because I tend to live in two different places, with two different connections and different computers avaliable to use them. I'm really not sure about the wi-fi connection which would be Sunday night (as it's 6PM-11PM here), and I would like to be able to check stuff on the wired in broadband later in the week.
August 4th, 2009 #20
Saturday or Sunday?
I'm confused. The Facebook message I got says Saturday, but the post for this thread says Sunday...I don't want to miss it, so could you clarify Jason?
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August 4th, 2009 #21
Something that Liffey mentioned that I agree would be helpful - if we could get the topics of a few classes in advance. Having just paid my tax bill, I'm kinda broke this month, and it'd be good to be able to pick which seminars were of the most value to me, as I'm pretty sure I can't afford them all.
I know Jason and co are just in the early stages of figuring this out though, so I appreciate this might not be possible yet.
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Really pooped about this, the live class won't be doable for me and I was checking back everyday for news on this download
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I was hoping for a download too. Have been refreshing the download section a lot and when it disappeared from there I was really bummed. Don't mind streaming really but it is the time that might be difficult
Will it be possible to pay to stream in all it's entirety at a later date?
August 4th, 2009 #25
Download please :(
There's no way I'll be able to watch it streaming, we're 12 hours ahead of the States because of timezone, pretty much the same for most of Europe.
August 4th, 2009 #26
The reality is my comp download vid files were corrupted and we have been unable to get it to render out due to problems caused by both a bug with mac/adobe and a full operating system failure that we first thought was a hardware failure. I have spent four weeks on that video, days, nights, weekends. The only way for me to do it again at this point is to completely start from scratch. I wanted that vid out weeks ago...but I am stuck here...we have tried rendering in small bits, we have tried reediting and rendering...both the source files and the project were damaged and so the option for me at this point is to teach it live...and to do so in a way that is better than what I had to offer with the download.
My way of helping make up for that was adding coro to the mix so we can include another extremely experienced viewpoint and provide even more information than I would have been able to on my own. The both of us doing this together is valuable and offers improvement to the program.
As said, if I had my way it would have already been out. I would not have said it was out unless I believed it was going to work out. I announced when we started rendering the final, as always, and then got hit with the problems and that in turn led to thinking it was solved and then more software/hardware/file issues. It is a loss to me, in time, in effort, and financially. I would have had another download out which would help this community and now I do not. I had to pay to get it made too. It is a loss. The best I can do is to make up for it with a better program than I had before...and this class is going to be exactly that.
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August 4th, 2009 #27
Thanks for explaining, Jason. Bummer to hear about all that, but good luck with the class. I can't scrounge up the money to do this one, but maybe another time.
August 5th, 2009 #28
I'd honestly be glad to pay the 90 bucks, even if only to view this live session. It's just a matter of timing. I wonder why THIS class couldn't be provided to view as a download at a later time? I understand that you must have your reasons, Jason, I am just curious.
August 5th, 2009 #29
Thank you for explaining Jason, unfortunately this mean I wont be able to get this (very important) knowledge. I do not have 95 bucks to spare. I know people scream at that with the notion: if you wish to improve you CAN spend the cash, but the reality is that 20, maybe even 50 bucks I could have spent, but 95 means my children do not have food...
So I am hoping that there will be an alternative along the road- alternatively that I will get lucky and be able to save up for a future class..
August 5th, 2009 #30
CA editors are already working hard on the next round of downloads including Andrew Jones Fine Art part two, Donato Giancola's, and another Zhanglu.
Right now CA does not have the editing bandwidth, and I do not have another week to re-record...it is either I do it streaming style or the other option is to not do it at all, given the circumstances...the latter would put it in the back of the download line that is already in production...which means another year out before it can be taught The goal is to take what I have and to add coro and all his considerable skills and knowledge to the mix. This will be a better course because of that.
I have taken the liberty of cleaning up this thread. Please, keep the discussion on the class. I am hopeful for the understanding. If you want to send me a PM on your questions, I will try to answer them.
Regarding the schedule..yes we are looking at that now...expect there will be great demos and lectures, live, every weekend for the next few months. We have much to do.
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IS THERE anything Washington doesn't feel it has the right to regulate? Our busy-body federal government — which stuck its nose into steroid use in baseball, put its stamp of authority on the correct type of light bulb and monitors the water efficiency of urinals — has now rescued America from the curse of loud television commercials.
As of Thursday, they became a federal offense, subject to regulation by the Federal Communications Commission. Congress approved the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Act — the CALM Act, OK? — in 2010 and the FCC adopted standards in 2011, but gave broadcasters time to get up to code. The law requires the volume of commercials be only as loud as the decibel level of regular programming.
We know. Blaring commercials are an annoyance, but is everything that gets under our skin fair game for federal regulation and oversight? Can we not deal with some of these irritations ourselves?
Yes, we can. Americans could combat the noise without even getting out of the recliner. Remotes and — better yet — DVRs give TV viewers more than a little control over their home entertainment environment. That this type of push-button protection wasn't enough says a great deal about the all-encompassing job description Americans have written for government.
Elected officials and the bureaucrats who do their bidding are all too happy with that role. Not only does it appeal to their instincts to fix and improve and modify, it ensures they will always have something to do, for nuisances are numberless. Unfortunately, their best intentions fall short or, in many cases, do harm.
Has the federal Do Not Call list made the evening hours at home measurably more peaceful? How about its effectiveness compared to the red tape and expense the rules created for business — rules from which government exempted itself, by the way.
The order Congress issued to phase out the incandescent light bulb will kill more American jobs than the use of "green" fluorescent bulbs will create. Most fluorescent bulbs, it turns out, are made in China. An appropriations bill approved this year did not include funds to enforce the light-bulb regulation, but it is still the law.
Congress has hardly cornered the market on unnecessary regulations. State and local governments are as guilty. Americans' acquiescence to this all-encompassing authority — and our support for it when it dials back the volume on commercials or otherwise scratches an itch — has allowed the contagion of do-good-ness to permeate all of elected officialdom. The rule writers have slipped the leash.
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The iRobot Looj 330 Gutter Cleaning Robot blasts away leaves, dirt and clogs while brushing gutters clean. Featuring a high-velocity, four-stage auger and CLEAN mode, Looj travels down your gutter on its own, sensing and adapting to debris in order to provide the most effective cleaning.To see if Looj will fit in your gutters, click the link to the right.
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By Fred
from Magalia, CA
About Me Contractor, Homeowner
Comments about iRobot Looj® 330:
Had no torque, could not clean a minimal amount of debris. Battery died after twenty feet of gutter
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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The guy who is complaining about the handle getting in the way should read the instructions! You are supposed to remove the handle before sending it down the gutter! LOL!
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Did not work for us so we returned it.
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About Me Grandparent
The reason for the purchase was to eliminate having to climb up and down a ladder and move it all around the house. We had to stand on the ladder the entire time to watch the Looj was in the gutter in case it flipped over or flipped out of the gutter or just stopped after getting stuck and It had a difficult time cleaning leaves out of a wet gutter. I was able to clean six feet of gutter with the Looj in the time it took my husband to clean all the gutters around the house (over 300 feet) The Looj did not save us time or hard work with moving the ladder. The customer service was exceptional when I called to return the Looj. We have a Roomba 880 and LOVE it. Highly recommend the Roomba!
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Loog 330 Worked as advertised
By Jimmy The Cleaner
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About Me Midrange Shopper
I have a cottage that has about 350 lin feet of eavestrough. Have a lot of trees that drop leaves. Havent cleaned trough in a couple of years. The Loog 330 did what it was suppose to do. Was quite suprised of its ability. When the unit works hard, battery life is shorter than mentioned in specs... I would suggest a stronger battery. All in all the Loog 330 accomplished every thing i anticipated.
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Took out the plants in the gutter
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Used this on our rental properties. Found the gutter filled with two to three inches of dirt. Wet dirt. tied a clothes line to the end and took my time. It took it all out in about 15 minutes on a 40 foot gutter. Once or twice seen it suck down a 16" plant and I would stop it and drag it back and remove it. Then send it down to finish.
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Worked great even on wet, clogged debris
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We have about 60 feet of gutter that is very hard to reach safely, and as a result one section was last done a year ago, and another so long ago that it had an 18 inch pine tree growing in it (at least 3 years)...so I was hoping this robot would let us clean these high gutters from a spot where you could reach up to put the robot in from a lower roof. The robot did a great job on the lower gutters that had been cleaned 5 months ago. Sometimes I had to override auto mode to back up and go over the area a second or third time, especially if it hit a pine cone. If the robot rides up over the pine cone, it can get stuck. Note it had rained the night before, so I was pleased it worked through wet debris.But, how to do the areas where we couldn't get up to free it? We tied a heavy twine/light rope to the back so that if it got in trouble, we could pull it back....just had to be sure to reel in the twine when backing up. And we had to put up a ladder so that I could watch the process and help it through the rough parts. Perfect!. It took about 40 minutes to clean the worst 25 feet, after we reached out a window and removed the pine tree volunteer...I often went on manual and backed it up, even had to use the rope to pull it back once...residual tree roots had wrapped around the auger and it stopped. But the job is done, even though the majority of debris in this section was wet compost/dirt from years of neglect. I will use it at least twice a year, probably three times...early spring, mid summer and late fall. I didn't get my 30-ft-ladder-free option that I was hoping for, but I did get clean gutters without going up and down and moving the ladder so many times. Thanks, IRobot. How about a remote camera to watch from below?
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Simply Fantastic
By Starman
from Round Hill, VA
About Me High-end Shopper
Not often a techie type gadget performs better than advertized! The Looj is simply fantastic and does exactly what it is meant to do - cleans gutters quickly and efficiently!
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This was a great purchase
By Cain
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I bought this for my husband . Before we had a metal roof put on my husband would get on the roof to clean the gutters . But after the metal roof it was to slick for him to do so . There is no way to clean the backside of our house using a ladder do to the slope behind the house. My husband seen an ad on tv for this iRobot . I got online to check it out . Read the reviews .Order one my husband loves it . The iRobot Looj did a great job . I read on the reviews where they said the iRobot flipped and they had to retrieve it . We tied a small white cotton rope on the back of it just in case . Cause there would be no way for us to retrieve it . But it had no trouble it did a great job . I bought 6/21 got it on 6/26 my husband has already clean the gutters twice . It is his favorite new tool .
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My husband and I are active retirees. But manual gutter cleaning is not on our bucket list! The Looj 330 took a miserable and dangerous job and made it much easier and safer! It did an amazing job and I recommend it without hesitation.


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Men's Basketball Snake Bitten by Cobras 64-51
January 24, 2013
MISENHEIMER, N.C. Visiting Coker College limited host Pfeiffer University to just 19 second-half points closing out the game on a 20-6 run picking up a 64-51 victory in Conference Carolinas mens basketball action on Thursday night. The win, the Cobras fifth-straight over the Falcons, sends them to 8-8 overall, 5-5 in league play. The Pfeiffer loss marks their fifth-straight dropping to 3-14, 1-9.
An AJ Clark (Burlington, NC) layup with 12:38 to play in the second half gave Pfeiffer a 45-44 advantage before Coker started their final run. Errick Bethel (Irmo, SC) began the final stretch with an old-fashioned three-point play that started a 16-0 run over the next seven minutes. Sharod Williams (Miami, FL) would tally back-to-back baskets before Julian Nelson (Irmo, SC) added a layup and pair of free throws to push the lead out to double-digits. Cokers largest lead of the night came with 4:36 remaining as Nelson tossed in another layup for a 60-45 lead as the Cobras would cruise over the final few minutes.
Late in the first half, Clark would start a rally for the Falcons dropping a 10-point disadvantage down to seven with a three before a Josh Humphrey (Matthews, NC) triple with 59 seconds left made it a 34-32 contest. Each team would miss their final shots over the last minute for a two-point Coker lead at the break.
Coker shot 44% in the win, 48% in the second half, while limiting Pfeiffer to just 19% over the final 20 minutes. Nelson led the Cobras with 17 points on the night while Andrew Morris (Melbourne, Australia) had 13 off the bench. Coker would receive 40 of their 64 points Thursday from the reserves. Humphrey again led the Falcons with 22 points on the night.
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Team 2012-13: Elizabeth Basket Kirovograd (Ukraine-Higher League)Career: Chaika Berdiansk (Ukraine-Higher League, 1994-97), Kozachka-Zalk Zaporozhye (Ukraine-Higher League, 1999 -2003, 2005-07), Lietuvos Telekomas (Lithuania-LMKL, 2003-04), Nadezhda Orenburg (Russia-Premier League, 2007-08), Szeviep Szeged (Hungary-A, 2008-09), Faenza (Italy-A1,2010-11), Szeviep Szeged (Hungary-A, 2011), Kozachka-Zalk Zaporozhye (Ukraine-Higher League, 2011), Municipal Targoviste (Romania-D1, 2011-12), Elizabeth Basket Kirovograd (Ukraine-Higher League, 2012-13)
The 35-year-old may not have had her best shooting performance during qualification last summer, but showed just how important her experience is, having energy left in the tank to play over 26 minutes-per-game. A born leader, she can play anywhere in the frontcourt and is an excellent defender with a very strong help-side game. She also runs the floor very well for a post player and can block shots and come up with key steals due to almost two decades playing the game. Whilst her points production may have slowed slightly in recent seasons, her basketball brain is quicker than ever and stepping out in France could be a deserved swansong for decorated player who has given great service to her country, stretching right back to 1997 when she played at her first EuroBasket Women final round.


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Streamlined Virtual Wall prevents Roomba from entering areas that are off-limits and takes up less space in your home. Requires 2 C batteries, not included.
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The Compact Virtual Wall is a streamlined size. The Virtual Wall uses an infrared beam, preset for 4 to 7 feet, to block Roomba from doorways and other off-limit areas. Requires 2 C batteries, not included.SpecificationsPackage Dimensions: 4.4 x 3.86 x 1.97 inchesPackage Weight: 0.29 poundsWhat's In The Box:
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Comments about iRobot Compact Virtual Wall®:
We mistakenly ordered this "compact virtual wall" instead of the "auto virtual wall". I'm really not sure why anyone would order this one vs. the auto, except I guess if they have a 600 series (we have a 700 series). The Auto is only for select 500 and 700 series models. So everyone should be careful to get what they want - Roomba really needs to improve their description on this one to include the fact that it turns completely off. The picture shows the power button on the top and that is really is the only appearance difference between the compact and auto versions.Per the roomba site: "A Compact Virtual Wall (and its power light) will shut off after 135 minutes." (from http://homesupport.irobot.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/486/~/what-are-roomba%E2%AE-virtual-walls%E2%AE%3F )
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Two came with my Roomba. They work great! Need a third to block third exit area from living room.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Bottoms Off ....
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from Orlando, Florida
About Me Homeowner, Pet Owner
I just got the 560 and she has been busy...she just goes room to room and cleans. But that's not what I want Betsy to do; I want to confine her to certain areas. The Virtual Walls are supposed to help with this; however, I am unable to get the bottoms off so I can install the batteries. It would help if you would show illustrations or print spefcific instructions for getting the bottoms off. Thanks.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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I bought two of these walls because one of my two original lighthouses had never worked (Support didn't help when contacted). One of the new ones works occasionally when it has fresh batteries (doesn't last long) and the other has never worked. I have to block doorways with chairs turned on their sides. I love my iroomba but could you make a wall that works?! I'm tired of throwing away money on doorstops! (They really aren't even good for that as they are so light.)
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Works great
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Works great. It keeps my roomba in the room I want it. It has never gone pass the virtual wall. It also turns off after awhile so it doesn't use all its batteries.
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I HAD THIS MODEL CAME WITH MY ROOMBA 510 WORKS GOOD I ALWAYS FORGET TO TURN IT OFF WENT THROUGH TOO MANY BATTS STAYS IN ONE SPOT. JUST ORDERD THE AUTO ONE I DONT HAVE TO REMEMBER TO TURN IT OFF IT WORKS THE SAME AS ANY OTHER.Bottom Line: Yes AND No, I would not recommend this to a friend


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MISENHEIMER, N.C. West Chesters Jackie Hoover and Pfeiffers Heidi Karaszkiewicz each scored four goals, but it was Hoovers sixth-ranked Golden Rams that pulled out a 14-12 victory over the Lady Falcons in womens lacrosse action on Saturday afternoon. West Chester wins their 2010 season opener while Pfeiffer falls to 3-1.
Both teams went back and forth scoring goals in the first 11 minutes as Jessica Kennedy scored twice for the Lady Falcons early on in a 3-3 game. Kennedy and Karaszkiewicz then scored at 18:41 and 14:22 to put the hosts up 5-3. Nicole Haines brought the Golden Rams to within one at 5-4 with a strike at 12:38 before Karaszkiewicz scored the next two goals putting Pfeiffer back up three. Hoover and Erin Oczkowski each tallied in the final 30 seconds to gain a little momentum, trailing the Lady Falcons 8-6 at the intermission.
Allie Gamble extended Pfeiffers lead to three again with a goal just 69 seconds into the second half. After Jackie Patterson hit for the Golden Rams, Gamble again found the back of the net that gave the Lady Falcons a 10-7 advantage with 24:15 to play. Sarah Hebberd would eventually score the final two Pfeiffer goals, but West Chester still had six left in the tank to pull out the win. Claire Grimwood had the game-tying and go-ahead goals registered in a 38 second span playing with the extra man.
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On January 10, 2000, the statewide Task Force on Trial Court Employees submitted its final report to the Governor and the Legislature on a recommended personnel system for California's trial court employees.
The report's recommendations won unanimous approval from task force members, who included representatives of the judicial branch, labor unions, county government, sheriffs departments, and state executive branch departments. Chaired by Administrative Presiding Justice James A. Ardaiz, Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District (Fresno), the task force was established by the Trial Court Funding Act of 1997.
Justice Ardaiz stated, "They have produced a new personnel system for the court employees of California that considers the interests and concerns of everyone."
After 18 months of intensive effort, the task force issued recommendations that balanced the need for a standardized personnel system that can be applied to all California trial courts with allowances for local flexibility. The report's final recommendations included the following:
Local Governance: Trial courts need local governance over personnel and budget matters.
Employment Status: Each trial court employee will be considered a "court employee." Employees' salaries and benefits would be protected during the transition created by this standardization. While the new status would create separate court and county personnel systems, employees would be able to remain in county retirement plans and courts would be afforded the potential to offer other county benefits to employees.
Employee Selection and Advancement: Each trial court should develop local personnel rules to establish a merit-based system for hiring, transfer, and promotion on the basis of relative ability, knowledge, and skill.
Meet and Confer: Statues need to be developed based on Judicial Council rules governing labor relations and these statutes need to incorporate certain additional agency shop provisions if similar provisions modifying the Meyers Mails Brown Act (the labor relations statute governing counties) are adopted by the Legislature.
Employment Protection: Trial courts need minimum standards that include a system of progressive discipline and termination "for cause" rather than "at will" employment.
The task force recommendations took effect upon action by the Legislature. On January 1, 2001, Shasta County Superior Court became a separate employer and its employees became "court employees" who were no longer considered county employees. Court employees are subject to the Trial Court Employment Protection and Governance Act.
The Shasta County Superior Court Human Resources (Personnel) unit is under the direction of a Court Services Manager who also functions as the Personnel Director. The Human Resources function is responsible for, among other things, recruitment, labor relations activities, maintaining the classification plan, ensuring compliance with personnel rules and policies, and policy implementation for the court's workforce of approximately 180 full-time regular employees and 15 extra help (part time) employees. Human Resources is guided by its mission statement: "To hire and maintain the most qualified personnel and to provide a professional level of service to all Human Resources' customers." Human Resources will operate under a system designed to assure that all phases of the competitive selection process are based on nondiscriminatory factors. This system will comply with the Shasta County Superior Court's "Personnel Rules and Policies" and ensure that applicants are fairly evaluated based on the materials they submit, the results of written exams (if such are utilized), and the answers they provide during interviews for the recruited position.
We are pleased that you are interested in a career with the Shasta County Superior Court. Our Court has an important role in the administration of justice within Shasta County.
The Superior Court staff is known for its high standards of achievement and participation in innovative, challenging, and rewarding assignments. The wide range of functions and programs under the Court's jurisdiction allows employees to gain experience in many areas of the legal system. Your desire to contribute to the type of quality programs and services we strive to maintain is welcomed.
We employ more than 180 employees, most of whom work in the Redding Branch, but we also have employees working in the Burney Branch. We currently have 40 different job classifications to accommodate the wide range of nonjudicial functions that are performed, including: accounting and budgeting, computer programming and system support, office and courtroom support, legal research, court reporting, family mediation/counseling, court security, jury services, and administrative management.
Most of our positions do not require legal training or experience. However, with the exception of entry-level office support positions, all will require specialized experience or education. Entry-level office positions require at least one year of office experience and the ability to keyboard at a rate of at least 40 words per minute. Higher-level office positions may be restricted to current employees.
We offer competitive salaries plus a comprehensive benefit package. Some of the excellent benefits available to eligible employees include paid vacation, holiday pay, and sick leave; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; PERS retirement and deferred compensation plans; credit union; and direct deposit. (Refer to "Overview of Benefits" section for more information.)
Recruitment Notice
A job flyer is prepared each time the Court recruits to fill a vacancy. The flyer contains basic information that should assist you in determining whether or not you feel qualified to apply. Additional information may be noted on the flyer regarding the type(s) of examination(s) that may be administered to determine the most qualified applicants. The flyer also briefly outlines the benefits of Court employment.
Frequently, the Court will also place employment ads in various newspapers announcing job openings.
Employment Application (Click here to Download Application)
A Shasta County Superior Court application form must be completed each time you apply. A resume will not be accepted in place of an application. Attach all information as required on the job flyer, such as copies of certificates, a resume, answers to supplemental questionnaires, etc. Applications are not accepted beyond the final filing deadline. Postmarks, emails, and faxes are not accepted.
Remember, the completed application is an example of your reading comprehension skills, your ability to follow directions, and your attention to detail. Review it carefully before submitting it for consideration. Always remember to sign your completed application. Job flyers and application forms may be obtained in person (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) at the Court Human Resources office, which is located at 1500 Court Street, Room 106, Redding, CA; at any time from this Web site; or mailed to you upon your request.
Employment Process
As an applicant, you will be participating in a step-by-step process by which we obtain the most qualified candidates for employment. The process may include various examinations that evaluate and objectively test each applicant's qualifications for the position. Possession of the stated minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process.
Shasta County Superior Court will accept applications only when conducting an active recruitment to fill a vacant position. We are unable to return unsolicited applications, resumes, and other employment-related materials. Currently, the only exception is for two positions (Court Services Assistant I and Deputy Marshal) that have a continuous recruitment.
Application Appraisal
All applicants are first screened to determine if they meet the "minimum qualifications" for the position. The appraisal committee looks to see if you have any degree, special training, or certificate required for the position. The committee also checks to see if you meet the experience qualifications. Application materials must be completed in sufficient detail and clarity to permit a comprehensive review and evaluation. For this reason, it is important that the dates of employment, length of employment, whether it was full-time or part-time employment, and number of hours worked per week be filled out completely for each job listed. All selection requirements must be met at the time of filing your application packet.
If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you will receive notification by mail within three weeks after the final filing date.
Supplemental Information
Supplemental information may consist of direct questions and/or essay questions that are either attached to the job flyer or mailed out to candidates to be returned as stated in the job flyer or other correspondence. They are used as an elaboration of your education and experience and provide information to the interview panel.
Typing Certificate
Applicants for certain clerical positions (e.g., Court Services Assistant, Judicial Secretary) are required to submit a valid typing certificate in order to demonstrate they meet the minimum typing requirements for the position. The job flyer will state if the position requires a typing certificate and the minimum typing speed required. Applicants who fail to provide a valid typing certificate will be disqualified from the selection process. The Human Resources Division will not be administering typing tests to applicants.
Shasta County Superior Court accepts typing certificates from educational institutions, employment agencies, social service agencies, and personnel departments. (Typing tests taken on the Internet will not be accepted.) The certification may be in the form of a certificate, letter, or test results form and must clearly state the following:
Applicants must submit the typing certificate along with the Shasta County Superior Court application form at the time of filing. The typing certificate may be a copy. It must have been obtained within 12 months prior to the application closing date-there are no exceptions.
Written Examination
A written examination test utilizing multiple choice, matching, true/false, computation, and/or essay (narrative) questions may be administered. Applicants will be notified by mail of the date, time, and place to report for any written examination.
Applicants will be notified by mail of their written examination score, usually two to three weeks after the date of the examination.
Practical Examination
Applicants may be required to perform a series of simulated job tasks, which are representative of the duties of the position such as proofreading, dictation, prioritizing work from an in-basket, etc. These are usually administered shortly before or after the oral examination.
Oral Examination
The most suitably qualified candidates will be invited to an oral interview examination (oral board). An oral board is usually conducted by a multiple member panel. Before going to the interview, remember to review the job flyer and pay particular attention to the "Qualifications" and "Overview of the Position" sections.
In your interview, be prepared to tell the panel about your education and experience, if any, and how they have prepared you for the position you are seeking. The panel will have reviewed your application before you come into the room. You will be rated only on what is discussed during the interview. It is incumbent upon you to convince the panel you are the best person for the job.
Each panel member will assign a score. The scores of all panel members will be averaged and you will be notified by mail of your final score and placement ranking on the eligibility list.
Eligibility List
After the oral board interview, an eligibility list is established of all the candidates who receive passing scores. Candidates are ranked highest to lowest. An eligibility list will remain in effect for six (6) months from the date the list is established or until there are fewer than five (5) names on the
list, whichever occurs first. The Court Executive Officer has the authority to extend an eligibility list, from time to time, for up to one (1) year from the date the list was established. The Court Executive Officer also has the authority to abolish an eligibility list within his or her discretion at any time prior to the expiration of the list and to request that a new eligibility list be established. Notwithstanding the above, the Court may elect to run a continuous recruitment for certain classifications. When a candidate is placed on the eligibility list for one of these classifications, his/her name will be removed after six (6) months even though the eligibility list may continue to be used.
Certification List
The candidates in the top five rankings (including ties) of the eligibility list are certified and referred to the hiring manager to determine which candidate is best suited to meet the specific needs of their division. The hiring manager may interview all or some of the candidates on the certified list or appoint a candidate from the certified list without conducting an interview.
Once a candidate has been hired for the vacant position, the other candidates will be notified in person, by telephone, or by mail.
It is important to keep Human Resources updated regarding changes in your address and telephone number so that you may be contacted when vacancies occur.
Reinstatement Policy
The Court Executive Officer/designee may appoint to a vacant position a former employee who separated from Court employment in good standing within three (3) years of separation, if the employee held permanent status in the classification to which the appointment is being made. The former employee will need to submit a current application and a writtem request for reinstatement.
Employment Offer
Any offer of employment is conditional on passing a preemployment physical and drug/alcohol test. The test costs are paid by the Court. Candidates should not give notice or quit their present employment until this process has been successfully completed.
Probationary Period
All new employees are required to successfully complete a probationary period of twelve (12) months.
Oath of Allegiance
All new employees are required to execute an oath of allegiance to the United States and the state of California.
Union Affiliation
Shasta County Superior Court is an Agency Shop. Most employees are required to either pay for membership in the union, pay a service fee to the union, or contribute to an approved charity. United Public Employees of California (UPEC), Local 792, is the union affiliation for the general bargaining unit of Shasta County Superior Court.
Deputy marshals and marshal sergeants are covered by the Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA). Membership is not mandatory.
Court supervisors are covered by the United Public Employees of California (UPEC). Membership is not mandatory.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Shasta County Superior Court is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity to all persons with respect to hiring practices, compensation, benefits, promotional opportunities, and other terms or conditions of employment regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, medical condition, age, marital status, or political affiliation, as required by applicable federal and state laws.
If you need accommodations in the examination/interview process, please contact Human Resources by the filing deadline posted on the job flyer at (530)229-8164.
Overview of Court Benefits
FMLA: Any employee who has worked for the Court for at least one year (12 months) and has worked at least 1,250 hours during the previous 12 months is eligibile for FMLA leave. (Click here to view "Employee Rights and Responsibilities Under the Federal Medical Leave Act.")
The following information is general in nature. Benefits may vary by employee unit and labor agreement, if applicable. Please refer to the individual job announcement for more specific information.
Vacation: 10 days first 3 years; 15 days 4 - 9 years; 17 days 10 - 15 years; 20 days after 16 years.
Administrative Leave: 80 hours per year for management employees in lieu of overtime pay.
Sick Leave: 12 days per year.
Holidays: 13 days per year.
Medical Insurance Opt-Out: Employees who �opt-out� of the medical plan may be eligible to receive a $125.00/month stipend.
Retirement: P.E.R.S. (coordinated with Social Security except for DSA) formula is determined by hire date and past employer; employee is responsible for paying the employee�s share of the PERS contribution rate.
Insurance: A medical and dental plan with the Court paying for most of the employee and a portion of the dependent cost, a vision plan, a fully-paid life insurance policy, and a long-term disability plan(Management employees only).
Other: A deferred compensation plan, credit union, and payroll direct deposit are available.
You must use Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 (not version 3) for the above PDF form(s) to work properly. You may upgrade or download this program for free from www.adobe.com.
The following link allows you to download the Court's employment application form in PDF format. Applications may also be obtained at the Human Resources Office: 1500 Court Street, Room 106, Redding, California 96001.
IMPORTANT: We are not prepared at this time to accept applications via e-mail or by fax. They must be received in the Human Resources Office by mail or personal delivery no later than 5:00 p.m. (unless otherwise specified) on the closing date posted for the job for which you are applying.
Application (PDF Format)
You must use Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 (not version 3) for the above PDF form to work properly. You may upgrade or download this program for free from www.adobe.com.
Shasta County Superior Court currently has two positions where applications are always being accepted. These positions are Court Services Assistant I and Deputy Marshal. This means the Court will accept applications even when there is not an active recruitment taking place.
No, Shasta County Superior Court is a separate employer. (See page 1 of the Web page for more information.)
Yes, most Court employees must become a member of United Public Employees of California (UPEC). Employees may also choose to pay a service fee to the union or contribute to an approved charitable organization, in lieu of membership. Exceptions are management and confidential employees. Supervisors are covered by UPEC and membership is not mandatory. Deputy marshals and marshal sergeants are covered by the Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA) and membership is not mandatory.
No. You must complete a separate application for each job you are applying for, and you must specify the position on each application. The Court only accepts applications for positions that are open.
The Court Human Resources office is open Monday through Friday, except Court holidays, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.. The office is located at 1500 Court Street, Room 106, Redding, CA 96001, which is located on the first floor of the Courthouse.
No. The Court does not accept applications by e-mail or fax. Applications must be received by Human Resources on or before the final closing date listed on the job flyer.
Court interpreters participate in court proceedings, providing simultaneous and consecutive interpretations for the Court and for defendants, victims, witnesses, attorneys, and other parties to the proceedings. There are special requirements in becoming employed by the Court as a Court Interpreter Pro Tempore. There are also specific requirements regarding when the Court must recruit for this position. For an explanation of these requirements and to answer other questions you may have, please access the Judicial Council's Web site at: www.courts.ca.gov/programs.
If you are interested in interpreting for the Court, there are certain requirements that must be met. Also, some languages (currently, American Sign Language, Arabic, Armenian-Eastern, Armenian-Western, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese) require that you be certified in that particular language. For more information, please review the Judicial Council's Web site noted above.
You can contact one of the local employment agencies (e.g., Express Personnel, Rush Personnel, Spherion Staffing, etc.) or SMART Community Employment Center. Check the yellow pages of the phone book and contact the agency. Some agencies require an appointment and a fee is charged. (Note: A typing test taken on the Internet will not be accepted.) The Human Resources Division does not administer typing skills tests.


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I would want either Voodoo or Knights. I wouldn't mind Brass.
We've been spinning our wheels on this for what, a month or two and really haven't gotten a true consensus. While Brass and Krewe have the most supporters, I don't think either one INDIVIDUALLY has a majority among us. VooDoo and Jazz have lots of supporters as well but neither name is logistically realistic right now.
We all have our different tastes and while each name from Arc Angels to Krewe and Knights to Voodoo can be rationalized with creativity and local relevance, no one has really swayed over anyone with their arguments. I want a name that's simple yet unique, not overboard or amateurish but still has a kick. Others want a local flair regardless of amateur feel. Some want anything that is ultra creative, simplicity and genericness be cursed. No one is making headway on convincing another.
What I REALLY want to know is the collective mindset and goal of this rebrand committee. If they have orders from Benson that he wants nothing generic, then Knights may as well drop dead. If he wants no duplication, then Buccaneers, Voodoo, and Jazz are out. If the new name has to have at least SOME degree of national and worldwide appeal in addition to local appeal, then Krewe can be dropped right now.
We need to know a focus. Feels like we are flapping gums for nothing.
Last edited by djpaul89; 04-21-2012 at 11:08 AM.
I also believe the football team took that name because the franchise got awarded to the city on All Saints Day. Was quite simple.
i'm hoping for the Voodoo as well. i dont care that some crappy Arena team has it as there are a few teams out there with the same names
I'd really like for everybody to stop calling one another's name ideas dumb, etc. You have to remember that this is all for fun and each person has their own individual reason for wanting the team to be called by that name. When Benson folded the original VooDoo franchise I was upset because I loved the name, colors and the fact that the AFL was here to generate income for the city and actually had a decent team. The new owner of the brand, because he already owned his team, thought well enough to buy that name and everything else with it, to associate with his teams move to New Orleans.
It was a smart business move! The only problem is that the team is not what it originally was and it will never be. The same can be said if the Hornets brand goes back to Charlotte. It would only be for nostalgia and financial benefits because there is no LJ, Zo or Bogues coming out of that starting line up! In essence it would be the same for us if we were to get the Jazz back. The move would just be righting a wrong from many years ago but like many here have said, wait for the announcers to call us the Utah Jazz!
We have the golden opportunity that many have sought since this franchise first came here and that is to make this team ours! I'm not setting aside the feelings of those who love the team for the colors, name, etc. Keep in mind that if Benson is that dead set on ridding the team of the Hornets identity, other than using the brand for an eventual throwback which teams only do FOR financial benefits, why wouldn't you think he'd be willing to make some coin from MJ's pocket if he were interested in bringing the Hornets brand back to Charlotte!
It's no more a financial decision than it is a decision of whether or not it's right or wrong to give Charlotte that option. An option we never had. I'm more than sure the NBA would be in favor of it because it's a good will gesture from a new owner to a struggling franchise owned by argubly the greatest player ever to wear a pro basketball uniform! Revenue streams from both ourselves and the Carolina's are going to go through the roof if it happens on their part. We know it's coming for us!
Which brings me back to my first statement. STOP BEING SO FREAKIN MEAN! If somebody wants to call us the Cafe du Monde's....well let them have their say. You don't have to jump on them for it because it's not your cup of tea or better yet chickory, it's for FUN people! That's the whole reason I started doing my concepts and the fact that I entertain message after message for people wanting their creations fleshed out. I don't tell them it's stupid. I tell them if I'm working on it already or when they can expect to see something. Who am I as an artist to tell you that your idea is worth canal water when artist have to put up with criticism the most!
I didn't understand Corsairs, ArcAngels, Pilots, Knights, etc. at first and honestly I didn't care to. But I'm not going tho sheet on somebody's dream or imagination just because I can create a logo and feel like my time isn't worth it! I actually liked doing those concepts because the one's who suggested them actually went far enough into the thinking to give the reasoning for the name. It still won't be up to any of us what this team is eventually called but at least when it's all said and done, they can say "well, at least this is what it could have looked like!"
And that's all that really matters. The woulda', shoulda', coulda'! WE SHOULD HAVE THE NAME JAZZ! Yeah! But we not getting it! Sorry! I've sailed that ship. WE SHOULD KEEP THE HORNETS! Well the new owner sorry to say, thinks otherwise! You want the VooDoo, I LOVE the VooDoo! But I'm not in favor of ripping it from an already local team no matter how horrible they are just to satisfy the cravings of a few who deem them unworthy to represent it! That owner paid his money to Benson for it and unless he's willing to deal it back, like the Jazz, the VooDoo ship has sailed with it!
There has been no less than a thousand naming options I'm willing to bet through 35+ pages of re-brand talk. It will all come down to just one in the end and we will just have to accept it for what it is. I don't think Benson will be willing to deal himself a bad hand in dropping the ball on a re-brand especially since the Saints have become even more relevant since Katrina and the Super Bowl. He has too much invested aside from the $340mil he paid for the team. He has a brand and a reputation that will be at stake. If he thinks that Bounce, Pride or Knights should be in the conversation, you can bet that they will have 10 different logo and uniform treatments for each name for him to look at.
I don't have that kind of time. I can make a concept off of many suggestions and tweak them as whomever see's fit! I let people tell me what they see and I do my best to bring it to life. If I worked for a big marketing firm then yeah, It would be my job to do 10 different concepts but even big firms/companies get it wrong from time to time (i.e. Thunder, Bengals). This isn't my job. My job is selling beer and liquor in my bar. Concepting logo's and uniforms is my enjoyment! It's what makes me happy in my spare time aside from being a proud parent to a 4yr old.
The idea for your own team in all it's fashion should be your enjoyment also. And nobody has the right to stop you from saying so!
As an adult I understand VooDoo... But if you're a parent and you don't live here do you buy VooDoo gear?...
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Another reason I like Knights is because I see great logo potential. Not only could you use a knight's head/helmet silhouette, but a sword could easily act as a fleur-de-lis base like how the Zephyrs use with a baseball bat. Plus, a wrought iron or fleur-de-lis design could be incorporated in the silhouette of a shield or knight's head. Voodoo has some mean logo potential too, and the AFL team already tapped into some of that.
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Soul can mean many different things but most of which are positive or of neutral
Please no Krewe. It's almost a joke. So we like Mardi Gras, I think that's a given. Let's be the Flambeauxs then (kidding). I might just keep my Hornets gear if Krewe is the choice. As for Dukes, I actually think that could work as could the Knights (not as confident on that one) provided the logo just kicks ***. No doubt in 1967 the Saints sounded weak to many...look what happened...the best color scheme and logo in all of sports. The artwork is crucial.
No brass, no voodoo, no knights. To many obvious generic thinkers here. We need a unique name. But for some reason those names get shot down.
I'm with you on artwork and branding too. I'll probably embrace any name as long it incorporates a classy & sleek logo design and word font. From there, successful branding and merchandising should naturally follow suit. As apathetic as I am for the name Krewe, BigDub's branding designs for it would make the name more than acceptable for me.
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CVO will be July 27-28!!! Get ready for another Great CVO!!
CVO will be July 27-28!!! Get ready for another Great CVO!!
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The new Feldberg characture is in the works now!
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Great to see the tradition still going?
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All at Vettiner this year or split between there and SL again?
"That's what she said."----Michael Scott
I will post more as I get it all figured out but it will be CV and SL
I am a new member and have yet to play my first event is the CVO something I can play in.
Anyone can play whether they are a new golfer or not. The only requirement to play in the CVO is you will need a current PDGA membership as per the PDGA guidelines for an A-Tier
Cool, thanks for the feedback.
...and if you play in about 5 tournaments your PDGA membership will pay for itself.
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thanks for the info I plan on playing as many as I can.
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