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North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services
Inventory of State Resources for Older Adults
This is an inventory of services and programs administered for older North Carolinians by agencies within state government. The Governors NC Open Book and DHHS Open Window provide detailed listing of programs and assistance programs across multiple state government agencies.
Office of the Governor - NC Open Book
NC OpenBook is an effort to bring more transparency and accountability to North Carolina state government. NC OpenBook is a searchable database of state contracts, and grant disbursements from grants and assistance programs. The site is developed and maintained by the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) with substantial help from the Department of Administration (DOA), the Office of the State Controller (OSC), and the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS). To located specific services for older North Carolinians, search by programs and use the keywords aging, elderly, or seniors.
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - Open Window
Open Window captures important information on all DHHS services, programs, and the contracts that support those services. Through Open Window, services, programs, and contracts information are provided, how they are funded; and whether our performance is producing results for our customers. To located specific services for older North Carolinians, search by services and click on common searches; older adults.
The Department of Administration
The Department of Commerce
The Department of Insurance
The Department of Transportation
Higher and Continuing Education
Corporation for National and Community Service
Department of Administration
The Commission of Indian Affairs was created in 1971 by the North Carolina General Assembly in response to requests from American Indian citizens, regarding the unmet needs of American Indian and their communities. The Commission was established pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes 143B-404 through 143B-411. The Commission was created to deal fairly and effectively with Indian Affairs and to bring local, state and federal resources into focus for and the implementation or continuation of meaningful programs and services in Indian communities. The Commission administers a Community Services Program that provides in-home aide services and/or volunteer transportation for eligible older adults and disabled persons in the counties of: Bladen, Columbus, Halifax, Warren, Cumberland, Sampson, and Harnett. The Commission also administers a meals program for older adults and physically challenged senior citizens residing in Sampson County.
The North Carolina Council for Women is the official state advocacy agency for women. Its mission is to advise the Governor, the legislature, and the principal state departments on the special needs of women in North Carolina. It also develops and administers programs of special relevance to women. Two(Three) such programs of particular value to older women are the Displaced Homemakers Program, which helps women returning to the work force after many years of unpaid employment, and the Domestic Violence Program And the Sexual Assault Programs which addresses safety issues, health, education, of women with a special emphasis on prevention of violence against women. The N.C. Council for Women collaborates with various statewide networks such as N.C. Coalition Against Domestic Violence, N. C. Coalition Against Sexual Assault, N. C. Governors Conference for Women and N.C. Women United in an effort to provide training and technical assistance to its grantee programs.
The Division of Veterans Affairs assists veterans and their families in the presentation, processing, proof, and establishment of claims, privileges, rights, and benefits as they may be entitled to under federal, state, or local laws. The division also cooperates with the various governmental units and veterans organizations in seeking to serve veterans. Its work is meant to supplement and augment the efforts of others. As an example of this, the division constructed the states first nursing facility for veterans with support from the NC General Assembly and the US Department of Veterans Affairs. This 150-bed state veterans home, located in Fayetteville near the VA Medical Center, started admitting residents in 1999.
The Department of Commerce
Employment Security Commission
The mission of the Employment Security Commission (ESC) is to promote and sustain the economic well being of North Carolinians in the world marketplace by providing high quality and accessible workforce-related services. The ESC provides employment services, unemployment insurance, and labor market information to the States workers, employers, and the public. These services promote economic stability and growth, development of a skilled workforce, and a world class economy for North Carolina.
The Department of Correction
About 43 percent of the states prison population as of February 2002 were baby boomers or older. One result of the aging of the prison population is the increasing demand for health care. An example of the Department of Correction's response is the 54-bed health ward for male inmates with special needs at the Randolph Correctional Center, whose unique population includes inmates who are in wheelchairs, some who have cancer, and others who have multiple heart problems. The prison psychologists started an angerstress management program for inmates 65 years and older, many of whom are veterans who were heavy alcohol or substance abusers. A large number of the older inmates are in prison on their first offense. Many have no family, or their children may be aging and unable to visit because of medical problems of their own. Especially because of the needs of its prison population, this center values community volunteers.
The Department of Insurance
Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
The Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program, known as SHIIP, was established in 1986 by North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Jim Long in response to an increased number of calls, letters, and complaints from older North Carolinians confused by their health insurance options. SHIIPs primary objective is to educate the public on seniors health insurance, concentrating on Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, and long-term care insurance. SHIIP achieves this by training volunteer counselors in all 100 counties, by operating a toll-free hotline from the state SHIIP office (1-800-443-9354), and by developing educational materials for use by consumers. SHIIP creates a number of consumer publications on a yearly basis. It serves as a clearinghouse for many publications of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. It has served as the states primary resource for educating Medicare beneficiaries about Medicare Part D and the other recent Medicare changes. SHIIP is coordinated in each county through an existing human service agency such as an area agency on aging, council or departments on aging office, a senior center, or a cooperative extension office. These agencies serve as sponsors that provide important continuity, an available point of access, and model interagency cooperation.
Continuing care facilities (CCRCs) provide a living alternative for retirement-aged people. The Continuing Care Facilities Section provides the financial oversight and licensing of continuing care facilities, as well as additional safeguards for facility residents and prospective residents. This authority applies only to facilities that furnish lodging or independent living together with health-related services under a contract for the life of the individual or for a period in excess of one year. Current laws provide for facility disclosure of all material facts and financial data; departmental authority to intervene in the event of insolvency or the imminent danger of financial impairment; departmental authority to audit the books and records of facilities; and the establishment of a nine-member advisory committee to advise the Insurance Commissioner.
The Department of Justice
Consumer Protection Division. This division works to protect the public from unfair and deceptive business practices. Common complaints involving seniors include home repair, annuity sales, telemarketing, sweepstakes, foreign lotteries, work at home, and predatory mortgage lending. Victims of a fraud or scam can seek help from Consumer Protection by calling 1-877-5 NO SCAM (877-566-7226). Consumer Protection also assists consumers on utility, antitrust, and health insurance issues.
Victim and Citizen Services. Victims and Citizens Services section promotes crime prevention programs around the state and connects citizens with community resources. Subjects of interest to seniors include scams and frauds, financial exploitation, elder abuse, identity theft, open government, victims rights, and confidentiality.
The Attorney Generals Elder Fraud -- Prevent Re-Victimization Project has developed a Victims Assistance Program (VAP) with the Division of Aging & Adult Services, NC DHHS. VAP places specially trained local volunteers with older consumers who have been victimized repeatedly by scam groups, helping them to break the cycle of fraud. VAP volunteers work with victims to cut off calls, visits and mailings from scam artists and to prevent them from debiting victims bank accounts further. They also work with victims to help them look for the telltale signs that a pitch is a prelude to fraud and to counter the false friendships the scammers try to create. Originally designed to help elderly Telemarketing Fraud victims, VAP is being offered to repeat victims of home repair, precious metals, sweepstakes and other repeat victimization scams.
The Department of Transportation
Our national reputation as the good roads state stems from NCs large state highway systemthe second largest in the country. There are over 6 million licensed drivers in the state, 20 percent of whom are age 60 and older. Increasingly DOTs traffic engineers are applying federal guidelines for accommodating older drivers and pedestrians, as crash statistics and other analysis help to determine the factors that make crash locations hazardous for older drivers.
The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) operates a Driver Medical Evaluation program to determine whether to grant or renew drivers licenses when medical conditions affect a persons ability to operate a vehicle safely. Referrals to the program come from DMV license examiners, as well as family members, physicians, law enforcement officers, and the courts.
When older drivers are no longer able to fulfill all their transportation needs with their own vehicles, they seek alternative ways of getting around. There are 105 systems providing transportation services in all 100 NC counties: 21 urban or small urban transit systems, 2 regional urban systems, 71 single-county community transportation systems, 7 regional community transportation systems, and 4 systems that provide human service transportation only. Operating statistics for these systems indicate that more than 50.5 million rides are provided each year with a combination of federal, state, local, and fare-based funding.
The Office of the Governor
NC Commission on National and Community Service
AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps is a yearlong commitment for men and women age 18 and older from all backgrounds who commit themselves to building communities. Across the state, AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor school-age youth, work with preschool children in childcare centers, build houses for homeowners with low income, protect the environment, and provide new North Carolinians with interpretation and translation services. Full-time, part-time, and minimum-time positions are available. Members are paid a small living allowance. Members also receive an educational award at the conclusion of their service, which can pay for college, professional school, or student loans. Full-time members are also eligible for health care benefits and childcare coverage.
Disaster Preparedness and Response and Citizen Corps. Citizen Corps coordinates volunteers to help make our communities better prepared to respond to emergencies. Currently, there are 87 local county and municipal Citizen Corps Councils serving 72 percent of the states population. Citizen Corps is composed of five programs.
NC Mentoring Partnership. A mentor is an adult who provides young people with support, counsel, friendship, reinforcement, and constructive example. Mentors work with students at a variety of places including schools, churches, and organizations. A list of mentoring programs by county is available on the Commissions website.
NC Volunteer Awards. The NC Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service is a statewide program that honors the spirit of volunteerism by recognizing individuals, groups, teams, and businesses that make a significant contribution to their community through outstanding volunteer service. County coordinators and local selection committees receive and evaluate the nominations. A new award was added to this program in 2006. The NC Medallion for Outstanding Volunteer Service is designed to recognize 20 of the top volunteers in the state. Counties nominate one volunteer whose service is evaluated by a panel of community service leaders from across the state.
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency
The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency operates a variety of programs to finance home ownership for first-time homebuyers with low or moderate incomes, provide affordable rental housing for renters with low or moderate incomes, and rehabilitate substandard owner-occupied and rental housing. Funding for agency programs and operations comes from program fees, earnings from tax-exempt bond sales, federal funds, and the North Carolina Housing Trust Fund.
Higher and Continuing Education Related to Aging
North Carolinas colleges and universities have distinguished themselves in the field of aging through their research; interdisciplinary professional and postgraduate programs; undergraduate degree programs; community-oriented service and technical assistance activities; and their clinical programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, social work, and other disciplines. Institutions of higher education in our state also offer continuing education programs for older people and those who work with people in this age group. Some of these institutions have opened their doors to provide special programs offering access to resources and lifelong learning opportunities for older adults in our state.
Area Health Education Centers Program (AHEC)
The AHEC program seeks to improve the supply, distribution, and quality of health care professionals in North Carolina through its ten regional centers. AHEC works with the states four university medical centers to sponsor a wide range of educational activities related to health manpower development, including community training for health science students, medical residency training programs in primary care, continuing education, and information services. AHEC was created in 1972 by the School of Medicine at UNC-Chapel Hill and funded with a federal grant. In 1974, the General Assembly expanded the AHEC program and took over its funding. Today the program is funded about equally from state and local sources and is administered by the Dean of the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Program activities fall into three broad categories: community-based and medical residents; health professions continuing education; and information services for health care agencies and professionals. An example program is the Geriatric Medicine Program at the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) located in Asheville. MAHEC is a partner with UNC-Asheville and Western Carolina University in the development of the State supported North Carolina Center for Health and Aging. This Centers mission is to identify and promotion healthy lifestyles and successful aging among all population groups.
The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS)
Human Services Technologies Programs. Through these programs, NC Community Colleges prepare students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies that provide social, community, and educational services. Along with core courses, students take courses that prepare them for specialization in specific human areas including developmental disabilities, gerontology, mental health, social services, and substance abuse. Graduates seek employment in mental health, child care, family services, social services, rehabilitation, correctional, and educational agencies. Graduates work with children, older adults, people with disabilities, families, groups, organizations, and communities in providing care.
North Carolina Literacy
Resource Center
North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service is an educational organization supported by federal, state, and county funds. It serves 100 North Carolina counties and the Cherokee Reservation. Extension agents, serving as field faculty of land grant universities, deliver research-based informal educational programs addressing the priority concerns selected by each countys advisory system. Extension Specialists at North Carolina State University and North Carolina A & T University develop educational materials as well as train and support the county agents. The Extension Service offers a wide range of educational programs and resources on aging issues. One statewide program called Aging with Gusto! is designed to give adults research-based information to help them plan for and get the most out of their later years. Specific programs are available on such topics as caregiving, developing positive attitudes, home modification, retirement planning, estate planning, and nutrition and wellness in later life.
The UNC Institute on Aging (IOA) was created by the NC General Assembly in August 1996. The mission of the IOA is to enhance the well-being of older North Carolinians through statewide collaboration in research, education, and public service. The IOA works through its statewide linkages to promote collaborative, applied and basic gerontological research, develop innovative programs of interdisciplinary education and practice, and provide state-of-the-art information to policy makers, program managers, service providers, clinicians, and the general public.
for National and Community Service (State Office)
Senior Companion Program. This is a service initiative through which people age 60 and older provide assistance and friendship to older adults who are homebound and, generally, live alone. Senior Companions receive a modest hourly stipend for their service. They usually serve two to four clients through 20 hours of weekly service.
Foster Grandparent Program. (FGP) This program offers people age 60 and older opportunities to serve as mentors, tutors, and caregivers for children and youth with special needs. They provide 20 hours of weekly service to community organizations such as schools, hospitals, and youth centers.
North Carolina Senior Games is a statewide, year-round health promotion and education program for people age 55 and better .This wellness and prevention program focuses on keeping seniors healthy and independent and involved in personal fitness. There are 52 local Senior Games that serve the entire state. In addition to the games, the organization offers SilverArts, a literary, heritage, visual, and performing arts program; SilverLiners, a senior line-dancing association; SilverStriders, a national award-winning walking program; statewide workshops; leadership training for professionals; educational material such as exercise posters; and health information. North Carolina Senior Games is supported by the state, several corporate sponsors, and many coordinating and endorsing agencies such as the Division of Aging and Adult Services, Division of Public Health, Parks and Recreation, AARP NC, and the medical profession.
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The All New LIQUID COOLED R1200GS threadfest
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RL Lemke
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An overview of highlights of the new BMW R 1200 GS.
Completely newly designed engine for top-level riding dynamics within the travel enduro segment.
Capacity 1170 cc, rated output 92 kW (125 bhp) at 7700 rpm and a maximum torque of 125 Nm at 6500 rpm.
Cylinder heads with vertical through-flow for increased efficiency and performance.
Compact air/water cooling for optimum heat management.
Basic engine with compact, light and yet rigidity-optimised crankshaft.
Vertically separated case in open deck construction.
6-speed gearbox integrated in engine housing, including wet clutch with anti-hopping function and reduced lever operation force.
New intake system for optimum output and torque with 52 mm throttle valve diameter.
E-gas for improved ridability, running smoothness and special functions.
Innovative exhaust gas system with electronically controlled exhaust flap for optimum performance characteristics and an earthy boxer sound.
Freely selectable riding modes Rain, Road, Dynamic, Enduro and Enduro Pro with three different electromotive throttle actuator settings in conjunction with ASC (Automatic Stability Control), ABS and ASC settings for off-road riding as well as different mode-specific Dynamic ESA settings (option ex works).
New suspension with torsionally stiff tubular steel bridge frame and bolt-on rear frame.
Optimised lightweight cardan shaft drive now running on the left-hand side.
Newly developed and optimised Telelever at front and EVO Paralever at rear for an even more precise ride feel.
Refined master chassis geometry data and long swingarm for excellent traction.
Optimised seating width and position, and adjustable handlebars for even greater comfort.
Optimised ground reach for rider (inner leg length).
Tyre/wheel dimensions of 120/70 R19 at front and 170/60 R17 at rear as a world first, tailored specially to the R 1200 GS.
Revised BMW Motorrad brake system with radially mounted Brembo Monobloc brake calipers at front and 2-piston floating caliper with enlarged brake disc at rear (Ø 276mm, previously 265mm).
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS as standard.
Semiactive suspension Dynamic ESA (ex works option).
Main headlight with optimised light efficiency and LED daytime running light (ex works option).
Worlds first motorcycle with LED main headlight featuring integrated daytime running light (ex works option).
New vehicle electrical system with partitioning of functions.
Extended electric switch units.
Electronic cruise control (ex works option).
Preparation for navigation unit with Multi-Controller to operate the BMW Motorrad Navigator IV (ex works option).
Windshield with one-hand operation for excellent wind and weather protection.
Seat with multiple adjustment functions for perfect ergonomics.
Number plate carriers quick to dismount for off-road riding.
Increased ground clearance (+ 8 mm)
New instrument cluster with on-board computer as standard. PRO on-board computer as an option.
Four main paint finishes to choose from:
Alpine White, Racing Red, Blue Fire and Thunder Grey Metallic.
Extensive range of special accessories and rider equipment
Options and special accessories for a wide range of customisation opportunities.
An even more comprehensive BMW Motorrad program of options and special accessories will be available for further customisation of the new R 1200 GS in future.
Options are supplied directly ex works and are integrated in the production process. Special accessories are installed by the BMW Motorrad dealer or by customers themselves. These are features which can also be retrofitted.
ASC (Automatic Stability Control) and ride modes.
Tyre pressure control (RDC).
Semiactive suspension Dynamic ESA.
Preparation for navigation unit.
Alarm system.
Heated grips.
White LED white turn indicators.
Exhaust system, chrome-plated.
Riders seat, low (820 mm).
Lowered suspension.
Cross-spoke wheels.
LED headlight with daytime running light.
Daytime running light.
On-board computer PRO.
Case holder left/right.
Hand protector
Cruise control.
Active package.
ASC and ride modes.
Cruise control.
Daytime running light.
Comfort package.
Case holder left/right.
White LED turn indicators.
Hand protectors.
Touring package.
Dynamic ESA.
Case holder left/right.
Exhaust system chrome-plated.
Heated grips.
On-board computer PRO.
White LED turn indicators.
Hand protectors.
Preparation for navigation unit.
Dynamic package.
Dynamic ESA.
Ride modes.
Preparation for navigation unit.
LED headlight.
LED white turn indicators.
On-board computer PRO.
Special accessories.
Enduro crash bars.
Enduro engine guard.
Safety screw for oil filler neck.
Alarm system.
Headlight guard (for off-road use only).
Hand protectors.
Storage program.
Vario case left/right.
Vario topcase.
Topcase holder for luggage carrier.
Luggage carrier instead of passenger seat.
Liners for Vario case.
Liner for Vario topcase.
Back pads for Vario topcase.
Case holder for Vario case.
Tank rucksack large, waterproof.
Tank rucksack small, waterproof.
White LED turn indicators.
LED additional headlight.
Akrapović sports silencer .
Ergonomics and comfort.
Rallye seat with luggage panel (890 mm, not adjustable).
Riders seat (850 / 870 mm).
Riders seat, (830 / 850 mm).
Riders seat high (870mm / 890 mm).
Footbrake lever, adjustable.
Rider footrests with sprung interior panel, adjustable.
Wide footrests.
Windshield, tinted.
Heated grips.
Navigation and communication.
BMW Motorrad Navigator IV.
Function Navigator pouch.
Maintenance and technology.
Additional power socket.
LED lamp for charging socket.
On-board toolkit.
Paddock stand.
Battery charger.
Lock barrel repair kit.
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Miller returns to practicePosted by on September 11, 2013 – 7:16 pm
Tight end Heath Miller's return to the playing field took another step in the right direction when he practiced on Wednesday and said he was able to take part in team drills.
"I practiced. Like I've said all along, I am just trying to add more stuff and continue to get better, and we will see where it takes us," said Miller. "I did a little bit of everything. I felt good. I'm sure we'll have to wait until tomorrow, and Coach (Mike) Tomlin will keep you up-to-date on the plan the rest of the week."
Miller said he hasn't ruled out the potential of playing on Monday night against the Cincinnati Bengals.
"I have an open mind," said Miller. "I just want to keep getting better every day. I am sure we will make a decision when the time is appropriate."
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By Larry on Sep 12, 2013 | Reply
Please don't rush back too soon!!!
By Carla Gentry on Sep 13, 2013 | Reply
I will be at the game when you beat the Bears. I can't wait. Its go time !!!
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What is it?
Vauxhall's first foray into the mini-SUV market, one currently dominated by the Skoda Yeti and Nissan's Juke and Qashqai. The Mokka falls somewhere between the latter two in terms of size, and serves up a high-riding driving position and styling optimistically described as 'chunky'.
Like the Qashqai, it's available in two- and four-wheel drive, the latter offering enough off-road performance to conquer a muddy field or two, which we suspect will be about the extent of the Mokka's non-tarmac follies. There's an entry-level 1.6-litre petrol, a fizzier 1.4-litre turbo petrol and a single diesel offering: Vauxhall's familiar 1.7-litre CDTi developing 130bhp.
Pack earmuffs. By modern standards the Mokka is freakishly noisy on the move, suffering from wind noise, road noise and grumbly engines. The 1.4 petrol is a sight quieter – and livelier – than the diesel, but still hardly whisper-hushed. Maybe we just had a couple of bad 'uns, but we'd advise taking the Mokka out for a proper motorway blast to see if you can actually hear anything at 70mph before committing to purchase.
Even if your ears can handle the assault, the Mokka still doesn't provide much fun in the handling department, riding clunkily even on modestly sized wheels and failing to deliver the honest, drive-it-on-the-doorhandles charm of the Yeti. All this comes with a proviso: Vauxhall says it's rushed through upgrades for UK cars that cure these gripes. We shall see.
On the inside
This is the Mokka's only real trump card. Despite splitting Juke and Qashqai for size, interior space is far closer to the latter, with decent headroom and legroom in the back for even full-sized humans. That's good news for buyers, as they expect extra practicality from cars of this type, but the sector doesn't always deliver it (witness the boot in the Nissan Juke, for example).
The interior will be familiar to anyone who's driven an Astra recently: solid and functional, but - beyond a couple of swoopy bits of dash - hardly ambitious for a car marketing itself as funky lifestyle thing. Surely that's a missed opportunity, Vauxhall? There is a decent array of big-car optional extras, at least.
It's not as cheap as it should be. Prices start at £15,995 for the mealy-mouthed 1.6-litre petrol, rising to over £18,000 for even the basest 1.4 turbo. At least the engines are passably economical: a real-world 50mpg-plus is easily achievable from the 1.7 CDTi diesel, which emits a healthy 120g/km of CO2 in eco-guise, and the 1.4T petrol can officially average nearly 45mpg – that's better than the yawning 1.6. Just avoid base Tech Line trim. Exclusiv is the one to go for, as it comes with the must-haves missing on the cheaper car. But must you, when a Skoda Yeti does so much more?


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Point Lookout is a unique destination resort with a mountain top reception venue that features unprecedented views of Penobscot Bay. We are a one-of-a-kind wedding destination. With an array of fine dining options Point lookout hosts wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, farewell brunches and other social events. The Summit facility is our premiere location boasting a mahogany floored foyer, great room and lounges with fieldstone fireplaces, museum quality artwork and an all glass rotunda reception room with sweeping views of Maine's Midcoast archipelago. The Summit can accommodate up to 150 guests.
For larger events, Our Erickson Hall Facility can seat up to 300 guests. Erickson Hall's 6,000 square foot ballroom is ensconced by an all glass wrap around veranda that overlooks the bay and islands beyond and features huge fieldstone fireplaces and a mahogany foyer with 2 hand carved antique bars. An attached 10,000 square foot open air pavilion provides additional possibilities for large parties with Al Fresco dining, Rehearsal dinner lobster bakes and ceremony space.
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The CU Office of Government Relations, in conjunction with the Office of the Provost, is offering training for faculty, staff and administrators regarding Federal Communications Reporting Requirements and Best Practices. This important training is to enable the university to comply with federal law. It will be conducted by Randy Nuckolls, Partner with McKenna Long & Aldridge, LLP, who is a national expert in this field.
Who should attend this training?
Please make the time in your schedule to attend this important training. RSVP your attendance to Connie Johnson at email@example.com or 303-831-6192.
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Zhuhai Jetink Imaging Products Co., Ltd.
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|Manufacturer, Trading Company, Distributor/Wholesaler
|Main Products:
|Guangdong, China (Mainland)
|Year Established:
|Number Of Employees:
|11 - 50 People
|Total Annual Sales Volume:
|US$5 Million - US$10 Million
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Zhuhai Jetink Imaging Products Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer of imaging products, with a monthly output of 1 million inkj...
Zhuhai Jetink Imaging Products Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer of imaging products, with a monthly output of 1 million inkjet cartridges. Founded in 2007, our headquarters is located in Zhuhai, China. We have a sales branch in Hong Kong. With 15 years of experience in printer consumables, we have an exquisite and experienced development team and a rigorous quality control system. Apart from our own brands, we also cater for customized orders.
We are one of few companies in China who boast a self efficient operation from the start to the end including the extrusion of shell. With the feature of progress control, our products are stable in quality. Now we have a complete range of products including the compatible and recycling inkjets for Epson, Canon, HP and Brother.
We also implement disciplined control on our product quality from design, manufacturing to service throughout the process.
We have developed our own fully automatic production equipment, which makes our products more stable, with better quality and more efficient.
Today, our products are sold in more than 10 countries and regions worldwide. We always pursue our aim of "People Foremost, Customer Satisfaction, Quality First'', and keep innovation while ensuring the quality and service of compatible printing supplies.
Superb quality, competitive price, prompt delivery and satisfying service are our long-standing company mission statements.
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Eastern Europe : 25.00%
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Factory Size : 1,000-3,000 square meters
No. of Production Lines : 8
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No. of R&D Staff : 5 - 10 People
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Response to Intervention – Behavior (RTI-B)
Response to Intervention – Behavior (RTI-B) and RTI are very closely intertwined school wide processes of using student data to make decisions. Both RTI-B and RTI follow a tiered level of interventions in which student data is used to determine the intensity of the intervention. RTI-B uses common school wide behavior processes to create a consistent structure that improves the interactions between students and staff. RTI-B focuses specifically on improving student behavior which directly impacts academic achievement of all students. RTI is broader in scope by directly addressing both academic and behavior performance of students through data driven interventions. One of the components of a RTI process may be to implement school-wide RTI-B to address the behavioral needs of all students. More information on NDRTI-B can be found at: http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/health/PBS/index.shtm


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Heated Jacket? 65 or 90 Watt?
I recently got a Firstgear heated jacket. I've been putting this off thinking I could get by with more layers. I gave in but I've been second guessing my decision after doing some post purchase research.
I got the 90 watt jacket, thinking it would pull less current if I turned it down. I'm sure it would be fine on the V-Strom at just about anything over idle. It would probably be too much for the DRZ or TU. Should I have gotten the 65 watt version. It is still new, and I can exchange it straight out from my local dealer.
I also got the single zone controller. Everything I've read since I bought it says the dual zone is much better. I don't have any heated gloves or pants, and haven't planned on adding any. But, heated gear may be the best investment I never knew I needed. This too is still in the package, and can be exchanged for the dual zone for the difference in price ($30, I think).
It's starting to look a lot like winter here, and should do the exchange soon so I can get some use out of the new gear.
A PWM controller can make a 90W jacket act like a 65W jacket No controller can do the opposite.
I have a 90W jacket and like it.
I have the 90w, BUT I cheaped out, have a single controller, no problem, except when the pants are worn, the top is significantly warmer than the pants. Looking back, I could have gotten the 65w and been better off. JFWIW
Install a voltmeter on the bike, and just turn it down if needed.The controller will turn it down to the same as a 65 watt, or less, easily.
I have a 90 watt jacket and a dual controller, I'd suggest the same setup.
There are so many choices that influence how the gear works, does the bike have a fairing/hand fairings etc. On my xr400 I use a heated vest with no controller, it is somewhere around 55 watts and works great compared to no heat.
My 90 watt jacket under a snug fitting winter leather jacket is usually run on high, put the same setup under a pressure suit with a good windshell and high will cook you like a turkey, point I'm going for is every bike and setup is just enough different that you want choice/flexibility
I think you'll be real happy with the setup you bought, if you later add gloves my experience says a dual controller is better.
I have the 65w, & yet to need it turned all the way up. I'm wearing it under textile w/liner. The coldest I've been in so far is 30* F. YMMV
I have the W&S 90W liner with gloves and the duel controller. When it is in the teens I will turn the liner up to maybe half way, and the gloves almost all the way up. I would probably be OK with the 65W jacket liner but I'm keeping the 90W unit. A neck sock/gator go a long way in keeping drafts from going down your neck - thus you warmer. Just my experience.
You should ask heat-troller_mike.
I thought the way the controller works is that when it's set at, for example, 50%, it would cycle the gear on and off several times a second, so that the total On time is 50% of the time. If so, then that means that when it is On, it's drawing the full load of power (i.e. 90W) - but only very briefly. That seems like it means the bike would need to be able to handle a 90W load, whether you ever run the jacket at 100% or not.
That said, I personally am all about future-proofing. So I got the WnS jacket liner and the dual remote controller. Then I ended up adding the WnS heated socks and I am glad I got the dual controller! I turn on the socks before I ever turn on the jacket and generally run them at a higher setting when they are both on.
ps. In case you didn't know, Warm n Safe makes the heated gear that First Gear sells. It's identical, just with the FG label on it.
reguardless on what jacket you get, the power used to put you your "comfy zone" will be the same
After doing my initial research, I went with the Firstgear for two reasons. The first was the many positive reveiws of it and the W&S, and second I have a well stocked semi local dealer. It does seem well built.
I think I may just stick with what I got. If I need the 2 zone later, I guess I can sell the single. Until then, I'm not out the extra few dollars or the trip back to the store to exchange it.
I think I may hook it up to my power supply with a watt meter hooked up in line and see exactly what it is pulling at different power levels.
I thought of doing this earlier, but didn't want to take it out of the package if I was going to need to exchange any of it.
I may have a bit of time this weekend, if I'm lucky.
Also, does anyone know how many "spare" watts a DRZ puts out.
Thanks, Ryan
I run a 75 watt jacket and 17 watt gloves with no problem now, my newly installed voltage indicator never drops below 12.5 volts. And to be on the safe side I shut everything down 5 minutes before I get to my destination.
When you check your current draw test it when riding if you can, I know my setup draws very little juice when standing still when I'm on the bike and the wind and cold are blowing through my jacket that's when you see the real draw,
If you're really worried. get the kick start option for the DRZ, around $200, something I have been thinking about.
Ron W.
I have been looking at the cheaper end heated vests. I don't usually go on long fast rides, I do stuff like ride dirt roads to a singletrack area, ride, camp, then ride home. My time at high speed on pavement is not much but my time at 35-40 mph on dirt roads followed by some tight singletrack is alot. I just hate to invest in an expensive setup when I know I'll likely tear it mess it up somehow.
I have been looking at some cheapie heated vests from Sportsman's Guide and Cheaper than Dirt for around 50 bucks, but they all seem to only heat the back area which would be ok for me. I'll have layers and a heavy riding jacket over the vest to keep the heat in. Often I overheat rather than get too cold whenever I hit the slow trails.
Anyone try any of the inexpensive vests? Any to stay away from?
A PWM controller with high frequency makes the changes mostly invisible to your battery and charging system.
I use a 90W jacket at full power on bikes with 210W and 280W alternators. On a bike with a 170W alternator I can draw the battery voltage down low enough that the alternator takes a while to charge it back up.
I picked up a used Gerbings heated jacket LINER, and wear it under a Darien. I don't have ANY controller, and just run it flat out/wide open on my KLR, with no problems. I just flip the inline lighted switch off for awhile if I get too warm. Not a problem. Even the collar is heated. I rode 135 miles on Thanksgiving up here--- it snowed. I was toasty.
Gerbings got good gear me thinks... :wink:
Jgas.... I don't remember the cost, I think it was over $100. my heated vest is made in Canada by Black Jack and the plug is the same as a battery tender and it plugs directly into the pigtail on the bike which makes no controller necessary.
If I recall it's about 55 watts and it's a robust, high quality product. I use it on an old xr400 with a baja designs dual sport kit. The battery pack is a small rechargeable unit designed to pass the dmv requirements and has no useable function beyond that.
I've run hundreds "actually thousands" of miles with this setup on and while the headlight is pretty useless while running the vest, the heat is enough to make a huge difference on late season trips when it's cold in the mornings and evenings.
I really like the vest, on my local commuter bike which has a big afterrmarket electrical system I still use my gen 4 jacket only because the wiring in the sleeves makes the use of heated gloves easier. If not for that detail I would choose the vest over the jacket liner everytime because it layers much easier, puts out a nice amount of heat an rolls into a tight bundle that slides into a small pocket on the vest that carrys my tools etc on offroad rides.
If I recall Black Jack makes their gear inhouse on vancouver island "don't quote me on that because I'm not sure, this was an impulse purchase on a road trip in BC" they are made in suit sizes so you can get one that fits well.
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The concept of PageRank Sculpting — what I originally named Dynamic Linking in 2003 — is to control the distribution of PageRank within a site by manipulating what links on the site are followed by Google. My original article on PageRank Sculpting explains the basics of how this works and why you would want to do it. In the original Javascript incarnation it was very tedious to get right but with the advent of the rel="nofollow" attribute, is now very easy to employ and has therefore come into wide use.
But Sculpting has recently come under fire because of some remarks at the most recent SMX-Advanced conference in Seattle. I was not there, but my friend and colleague Dan Thies was, so I'll leave it to Dan to report on what was actually said. For my part, I'll focus on the specific example that was published and show why the conclusion drawn from the example is simply incorrect — say what you want, but you can not fight the math.
The example in the referenced comments — accurate or not — describe a change in how PageRank is distributed where there are nofollowed links on the page. To show the impact of this purported change, we will need a PageRank computer we can hack to include this change. We can then compare the original algorithm with the hack and see for ourselves if the conclusion drawn in the report is accurate or not.
Let's start with the standard PageRank algorithm written in less than 50 lines of Perl. Yes Virginia, it really is that easy. In fact, the PageRank code is really only half of that — the rest is setup and printing the results. This is one of several ways to forumulate the algorithm. I chose this one because it is pretty simple to follow, is practical up to about 10,000 pages on a single machine and is very close to the < target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MapReduce">MapReduce implementation I use for analyzing very large sites ( > 500,000 pages) for clients.
Let's use this code to run a couple of "standard" examples so we have something to compare our "hacked" version to later.
First, this is what an unSculpted structure looks like.
Reviewing the code briefly, the pages are named by small integers, 0-10, and the linking structure is give in the graph array. Each row in the array defines the outbound links for a single page so in this first example we see that page 0 links to pages 1 through 10 and page 1 links to page 0 and pages 2 through 10. The other pages are similarly linked creating a structure that I originally named a "Yarn Ball".
Recall that the PageRank of a page is the probability of a "random surfer" finding that page in the index, so clearly a fully interconnected structure as the one shown, with no other pages in the index — a very small index indeed — will result in all pages having precisely the same PageRank which is the result we obtain from our own implementation. Notice that the total of all PageRank in the index, just 11 pages in this case, must add up to 100%. The forumula requires that the random surfer always finds a page and the only pages to choose from are those in the index, hence the sum of PageRanks for all pages must add up. If this requirement is not met, the code does implement PageRank.
my @graph = (
[1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, 0]
Total PR = 11.00
Final PR:
0: 9.1%
1: 9.1%
2: 9.1%
3: 9.1%
4: 9.1%
5: 9.1%
6: 9.1%
7: 9.1%
8: 9.1%
9: 9.1%
10: 9.1%
Let's now take a look at a Sculpted example recognizing two important points:
In our graph, we have changed the way the internal pages of our site are interconnected and reduced the number of followed links out of the home page. Our graph only shows followed links since these are the only links that pass PageRank. If this were are real site, we would likely have nofollowed links to the other pages in addition to the followed links shown.
my @graph = (
[6,7,8,9, 0]
Total PR = 11.00
Final PR:
0: 15.7%
1: 10.2%
2: 7.9%
3: 10.2%
4: 7.9%
5: 10.2%
6: 6.7%
7: 9.0%
8: 6.7%
9: 9.0%
10: 6.7%
Again, this is a silly Sculpting, but notice that the math continues to check out with the total PageRank conserved no matter the (weird) linking pattern employed. As I have said for now six years, it is Pages that create PageRank — Links just move it around. No amount of linking will change, either up or down, the total amount of PageRank. Creating more pages is the only way to increase the PageRank total.
The discussion reported from SMX provided an example of how nofollow is now treated differently and that Sculpting no longer works because the PageRank "you thought you were saving is now going to waste". A precise example was given:
So today at SMX Advanced, sculpting was being discussed, and then Matt Cutts dropped a bomb shell that it no longer works to help flow more PageRank to the unblocked pages. Again ? and being really simplistic here ? if you have $10 in authority to spend on those ten links, and you block 5 of them, the other 5 aren?t going to get $2 each. They?re still getting $1. It?s just that the other $5 you thought you were saving is now going to waste.
Let's code that change in our (correct) algorithm and see what happens. Note: PageRank is surprisingly subtle. Before actually implementing the change, I guessed wrong on the precise error it would cause.
In our PageRank implementation this statement:
$ipr = $damp * ( $pr[$r] / $n );distributes an increment of PageRank from the linking page to the target page. The "damping factor" ($damp) accounts for "surfer teleports" and the value of $n is the "out degree" (the count of outbound links) of the page with the link. The assumption we have all made is that $n counts only the followed links on the page since to do otherwise intuitively violtates what nofollow was invented to do. But frankly, until now I have never modeled the veracity of this assumption and could not find that anyone else has either. So here we go!
To hack our PageRank code to simulate what is reported from SMX, we must change $n to include not just followed links but nofollowed links as well. A general purpose solution to this is tedious, but is easy for our one contrived example. Just adding this statement:
if( $r==0 ) { $n = 10 };before computing the PageRank increment ($ipr) causes the count of links form page 0 to be 10 when in fact there are only five in our example. This matches the example used in the quoted report from SMX. Let's see what it does.
Repeating the example from above and running with our code change we get the PageRank results shown. Take a moment and see if you too can spot the problem here. Notice the total PR? This is broken.
Returning to the random surfer, what has happened is the the probability of taking one of our followed links out of page 0 has been reduced, but the teleport probability for page 0 has not been correspondingly increased. So now there is a probability that the random surfer gets "stuck" on page 0 and never leaves! This will certainly help conversions, right? ;-) And we should expect a change shortly in Google Analytics to account for infinite time on site.
But all humor aside, I think we assume that they did not actually break a core algorithm named by and for a founder and go fix our own code to work around this problem.
my @graph = (
[6,7,8,9, 0]
Total PR = 7.53
Final PR:
0: 16.2%
1: 9.3%
2: 8.1%
3: 9.3%
4: 8.1%
5: 9.3%
6: 7.5%
7: 8.7%
8: 7.5%
9: 8.7%
10: 7.5%
The problem is that "lying" about the outdegree of page 0 also requires that we modify the damping factor used for page 0 because the damping factor and the sum of the link probabilities has to add to 100% or the random surfer will never leave — sort of a Hotel California effect. Our fix then has to compute the probability of being "stuck" on page 0 and change it into a teleport probability by adding it uniformally to all of the pages in the index. This is the only way to get the probabilities to add up, and PageRank is a probability distribution.
Our hack upon hack changes this line:
$newpr[$r] += (1-$damp);to this:
$newpr[$r] += (1-$damp) + ($damp/2)*$pr[0] / ($#newpr+1);where the additional term is the amount of additional teleporting required to compensate for the earlier hack. Reruning our analysis we obtain the results in the table below.
my @graph = (
[6,7,8,9, 0]
Total PR = 11.00
Final PR:
0: 16.2%
1: 9.3%
2: 8.1%
3: 9.3%
4: 8.1%
5: 9.3%
6: 7.5%
7: 8.7%
8: 7.5%
9: 8.7%
10: 7.5%
Notice that despite the headline that calls the use of nofollow into question, even with this bizarre change to the algorithm, Sculpting still works! But beware of a problem lurking in this data.
Because our very small index was composed of just this one small site, the picture does not accurately show the effect of the additional teleport that we hacked into the code. What the added term in latest hack does is take the PageRank increment from every nofollowed link in the entire index and distribute evenly across the entire index — that's index, not site. Those nofollowed links are actually random bleeds.
Ask yourself. Can this really be the intention? I just don't buy it. And how would we have missed this? Citysearch is a 40 million page website that makes extensive use of nofollow. Shouldn't we have seen a change?
First, the entire idea is just competely silly to start with and would have noticiable and really really bad ramifications that every SEO on the planet would have already noticed.Second, the purported/headlined purpose of "Depreciating Sculpting" is simply false. The random bleeding notwithstanding, Sculpting still works even with this ridiculous change.
What then would be the purpose or advantage in making such a sweeping change? None that I can see.
And finally, are we to expect that this change was somehow (1) put in place entirely since Matt Cutts last confirmed that Sculpting works or (2) that it was done entirely without him knowing about it or (3) that he intentially, knowingly and publicly mislead the entire community? I don't buy any of these stories.
Make up your own mind, but I'm going to keep doing what has been working for now 6 years and counting until I can see evidence that it no longer works.


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Summer Haying | Lessons from the Hayfield
So, sure, the round bale makes a certain kind of logical sense; this I must concede. And in full fairness to Haverdink and the technology as a whole, I should note that we feed a few to our cows every winter. It's enormously convenient to simply fire up the tractor, plop the bale in the paddock, and leave the cows to their ruminating. But doing so always leaves me feeling a little hollow and confused, as though I've just gotten something for nothing, and I'm not quite sure whether I should be grateful for all the work I didn't have to do, or cheated because I didn't have to do it.
In recent years, I've come to understand that certain moments shape my life by a measure not consistent with their brevity and immediate imprint. These are not the big events, the births and deaths, the unions and separations, which for all their significance are the commonplace joys and tragedies of humanity. Rather, they're the almost imperceptible splashes in the pool of my existence, as when I glance up at Martha perched on that big green tractor like a sprite riding the back of some great beast, 100 pounds soaking wet atop 12,000 pounds of machine, towing another 10,000 pounds or more of hay and baler and wagon, and I marvel at what it means to be human, to be of the species that for better or worse has invented all this stuff, this amazing, crazy, magical stuff. I mean, my God, to be towed through a field at the ass end of a 20,000-something-pound chain of steel and rubber and grass? And to have the master of that chain be a cigarette-smoking Olympian with the bones of a bird and the work ethic of an entire friggin' anthill? It's almost as though I can feel the small stone dropping through my surface. It's almost as if I'm not just the pool, but also the shore, and I can see those waves rushing toward me.
The field we hay with Martha is at a high elevation, with 270-degree views of everything that makes Vermont the place where non-Vermonters wish they lived, if only it weren't for blackflies, mud season, and, depending on their political leanings, Bernie Sanders. During the rare moments when bales aren't popping out the chute, I like to look out across those views, and I remind myself to stop taking so damn much of my life for granted. This works for a day, maybe two, before I retreat back into my old jaded self. But every year, a little more of it sticks, and I remain hopeful that by the time I'm Martha's age, and maybe even sooner, gratitude will have become habitual, an ever-present backdrop from which to greet the world.
I like to sing as I chuck bales, and there's something about the brute physicality of the task that pushes me toward the juvenile, if not downright infantile, favorites of my youth. Van Halen's "Hot for Teacher," for instance: Oh, wow, man … What do you think the teacher's gonna look like this year? … Hey, I heard you missed us … We're baaaack! … I don't feel tardy … And then the chorus: Got it bad, got it bad, got it bad, I'm hot for teacher!
We hay as a family, and my boys have been part of the process for better than half their lives. "Pay attention, guys, because you're going to be in charge of this operation before long," Martha tells them, and she means it, although, frankly, the boys seem a little skeptical. And who can blame them? The intricacy of the baler, with its gears, knotters, and web of twine, all of which require frequent intervention, and the sheer mass of the Deere, its rear tires towering high above the boys' heads, its exhaust snorting the rich black smoke of uncombusted diesel: My children have not yet arrived at the conquering age, when the default assumption is that such things can be bent to their will. But they're only human; they'll get there, and Martha knows it. She knows, too, of her own mortality, that even a creature that can fly hundreds of miles without food will eventually grow weary. She jokes that someday we'll have to strap her rocking chair onto the wagon. We'll stick a lit Camel in one hand and a megaphone in the other, and she can bellow orders as we make long, looping passes through the field. The real joke, of course, is that she's not joking.
On haying days, Penny mixes thick milkshakes, and we drink them on the ride home, the four of us crammed into the cab of our old Chevy. We idle down the gravel road from the hayfield; the loaded wagon pushes us, and I ride the brakes. Oncoming traffic gives us a wide berth, and wisely so. Everyone waves in that two-fingers-off-the-steering-wheel way rural Vermonters wave, as if afraid to commit to even this brief, passing relationship. I can smell the warm hay, the hot brakes, and the chopped-up sprigs of mint that Penny puts into the sweet slurry of cream, egg, and maple syrup. I can smell the sweat that has risen, flowed, and is now drying on my skin. It's not sour, or at least not yet. My teeth hurt from the cold, and I know that my day is nowhere near over. There's this wagon to unload, and yet another to fill. There will be more tomorrow.
But for the seven or eight minutes it takes to get home, I'm afforded the simple luxury of the satisfaction only hard labor can provide, and I think ahead to the coming winter, when I'll pull each of these bales out of our barn, one by one, extracts of summer in an iced-over world. And I'll remember how it happens every year that I improbably recognize a bale or two–maybe a runt from an early pass, when we were still fiddling with the baler settings, or maybe one from the field's edge, with an identifying stick woven in, shed from the old maples that line the northern fringe, overseers of more hay and toil than I can imagine. And I'll stand in our snow-packed barnyard for a minute, holding the bale, wrenched back to the moment when I hauled it off the chute and passed it back to Penny or one of the boys as Martha guided the tractor down the long windrow, the smell of grease and diesel and drying hay riding softly on the summer air. It's not a moment frozen in time, but rather just the opposite: a moment so fluid it can travel across weeks and even months to be with me at six o'clock on a January morning, to a point roughly equidistant from the haying season before and the haying season to come.
Then I walk up the short hill to the paddock, release the compressed hay from the confines of its twine, throw it over the fence, and leave the cows to their breakfast.


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Saving veterans' 'nuanced stories' of Iraq and Afghanistan
A young Marine lies on his belly, sobbing after he and his comrades shot up an Iraqi family whose white Chevy Citation sped into the middle of a firefight. Another Marine, bone-weary on a march into Baghdad, falls asleep while replacing his sock.
A third is whisked away from war with a torn-up face and survivor's guilt because his buddy, a husband and father of two, died in the same foxhole.
These are some of the poignant stories told by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans to historians at the University of Utah's American West Center.
Matthew Basso, director, said the center decided four years ago to interview veterans of the latest wars while their experiences are raw, in contrast to the belated nationwide effort to gather oral histories of World War II vets.
"I thought, after 40 years are we going to find ourselves in the very situation where we're worried about losing the stories that we thought were so important to our civic heritage?" Basso said.
So far, 33 veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan have been interviewed for the Afghanistan and Iraq pieces of the Saving the Legacy project. And the center "has a whole slew lined up to interview," Basso said.
Eventually, he hopes, hundreds more veterans from Utah and the Intermountain West — or those who served on military bases in the region — will volunteer their oral history.
"They give us the voice of ordinary folks," Basso said. "They remind us that there are real stakes to getting into the military."
Basso particularly hopes to collect the stories of women, whose role in war has changed dramatically.
The center is streaming audio of the interviews and posting the transcripts online. Veterans can chose anonymity or even to keep their stories closed until after their deaths.
'What it meant.' The center, with offices at Fort Douglas in Salt Lake City, is one of the few oral history projects in the country collecting stories from this century's wars. The military itself is interviewing vets, but those historians are often more interested in strategy and tactics, command and control, Basso said.
"We ask about society and culture, about what it meant to be a soldier in America during these years, about soldiers' interactions with the people they served with," said Basso, an Army vet who uses the term "soldier" as shorthand for all service men and women.
"Many of these interviewees have deep affection for their time in the military," he said. "But at the same time, they tell nuanced stories. There is remarkable honesty and truth and complexity in these pictures."
Among the themes that recur are the transformative power of serving in the military; the often small-mindedness, ineptitude and laziness of upper-level military officers; and the need for greater cultural awareness before troops are sent onto foreign soil.
Most of the interviews were conducted by Iraq veteran John Worsencroft, while earning his bachelor's and master's degrees in history at the U. He now is working on a doctorate at the Philadephia-based Temple University.
Worsencroft started with those he knew best, fellow Marines in Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, which is based at Fort Douglas, the historic Army post surrounded by the University of Utah. Worsencroft, who left the Marines in 2006, told his own story to Basso.
The reserve company, split between Salt Lake City and Las Vegas, is known as the Saints and Sinners. It was in on the historic invasion of Iraq in the spring of 2003.
The interviews give a blow-by-blow account of the march to Baghdad: the hunger the reservists endured as food supplies dwindled, the weeks without showers, the tragic loss of platoon sergeant James Cawley when a Humvee driver who forgot his night-vision goggles rolled over Cawley's foxhole.
'How they view the war.' The stories also give concrete detail to an experience many early invaders found: the welcome by Iraqi citizens who suffered under Saddam Hussein.
More than one Marine remembers being approached by Iraqis saying "Bush good! Bush good!"
Marine Ammon Grant recalls that the morning after a firefight in Baghdad, he was approached by an Iraqi man with a young boy. "It was broken, but he spoke good English … He said, 'I want my son to touch the men who freed us."
Other interviews, however, trace the disillusionment of Iraqis as their nation fell into civil war, and soldiers' misgivings about whether reconstruction would ever work.
Worsencroft said it's important to resist the temptation to draw a single narrative from veterans' experiences.
"When they served and under what conditions really colors how they view the war," Worsencroft said.
The war in Iraq lasted nearly nine years before the last troops pulled out at the end of last year. The war in Afghanistan is still raging after more than a decade, and coalition forces are not due to all pull out until the end of 2014.
The situation in those countries — indeed, in the United States — changed much during those years.
Even technology altered the experience of war for service men and women. Early on, they depended on snail mail and went weeks without communication from home. By the middle of the wars, fighters had daily access to email, video chats and social networks.
'Complex and diverse.' At the height of the bloodshed in Iraq, military recruiters could not meet their quotas. It took an economic crisis at home to provide a ready supply of volunteers willing to risk their lives in the Middle East.
Just as experiences differ, so do assessments of the wars' rationale and execution.
"One of the most important lessons I learned is just how complex and diverse and differing peoples' opinions are, and how contradictory within the same person or within the same unit," Worsencroft said.
The stories of those who served on the ground — not just from a general's or policy-makers' perch — will help scholars and citizens better understand these wars and perhaps reconsider whether an all-volunteer military is the best approach, Worsencroft and Basso said.
"A lot of these veterans really question whether America knows enough about the military … whether it's easier to start a war if you're not going to fight in a war," Basso said. "What does it mean for such a small percentage of our citizens to be the ones fighting these wars when, broadly, the nation hasn't had to sacrifice?"
Read their stories
Nick Lopez: "History's important; I think everybody's part of it, however little it may be." Lopez, who now works for the Salt Lake City Fire Department, enlisted in the Marines in 1984 and retired as a sergeant major in 2010.
Michael Schoenfeld: "When you go to war, you expect to fight soldiers, but you don't expect them to use women and children as shields." The Marine major was a company captain at the time of the United States-led invasion of Iraq.
John Reed: Serving in Baghdad "was one of the most important experiences in my life, perhaps the second most important after having a child." Reed, a retired lieutenant colonel, served 25 years in the Army Reserve.
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Armagnac plus the honey-sweetness of Drambuie and a splash of dry sherry makes for a boozy but balanced drink, "a great pre or post-dinner tipple," per Lane's recommendation. More
Armagnac plus the honey-sweetness of Drambuie and a splash of dry sherry makes for a boozy but balanced drink, "a great pre or post-dinner tipple," per Lane's recommendation. More
A favorite on Lolinda's cocktail menu, this winter gin-and-aquavit drink was created by the restaurant's original cocktail menu designer, Lane Ford. More
All cranberry and pine, this would be an excellent holiday punch, light but complex and with distinctly winter flavors; I like that the cranberry flavor comes from a liqueur rather than just juice, keeping that intense tart flavor without diluting the drink. More
This is my favorite time of year for many reasons, none of which involve snow or gourds and several of which involve whiskey. This time of year, bourbon is ready to be tricked out with something more interesting than summer's ice-and-soda or deeper winter's tumbler-and-depression. The Dead Leaf is what I've come up with, and it's good. More
This cocktail is tasty and intriguing, at turns sweet, savory, and spicy, with hints of cloves and cinnamon. It's something like a cold mulled wine, which is perfect for the holidays. As a bonus, it's dead simple to make. More
I believe very strongly in the restorative powers of warm whiskey and as such will not indulge in this cure for the common cold except when medically indicated. Which means I needed to come up with something else to drink when the air is cold but my body is well. More
This cranberry elevation process is a matter of historical import and as such must begin with a good stiff drink. First off, we need to start with real cranberries (or what's the point?) More
I've been mixing variations of a Flaming Holiday Punch (known in some circles as "English Bishop") every December for years now. The base recipe is from Esquire's Handbook for Hosts, from 1949, which is nice on its own but quite open to improvisation. The ingredients are a cinch: a bottle of aged rum poured into a punch bowl over baked oranges studded with cloves. Toss in a little sugar and some holiday spice, turn down the lights before you apply a match to the hot liquid (careful!) and conversation is pretty much guaranteed to stop. More
What is better during the holidays than a piping mug of hot chocolate? Well, one that's been enhanced with cinnamon and cayenne powder of course. This Mexican take on the wintry beverage is creamy and rich with a spike of spiciness. Top it with whipped cream, marshmallows or whatnot. More
A marriage of the Cosmopolitan and the Kir Royale, Champagne gets dressed up with cranberry juice and Triple Sec. Alcoholic, slightly sweet, and slightly tart, and you'll be thankful you took a few sips of this festive cocktail. More
If there's been one simple message that's come out of the Four Loko hullaballoo, it's that mixing caffeine and alcohol is a bad idea. Now that this preliminary is out of the way, let's get down to doing that very thing. There are plenty of versions of the Hot Coffee Grog floating around in the booze world. Some contain cream or butter (or, in one tiki-fied version, coconut cream), and some are laced with a range of liqueurs. More
Making spiced rum is deliriously easy. Simply take your desired mix of spices and other ingredients, pop them in a bottle of rum for, oh, two days, then taste. Need the spice mix a bit stronger? Let it sit a day or two more, or, edit the taste profile as you go, adding more of an ingredient if you wish to push it forward. More
If you are making sachets of mulling spices for holiday gift-giving, include the cider preparation portion of the instructions with the gift. If you think the lucky recipient of your gift would prefer wine over cider, you might suggest mulling... More
Let's start the weekend right--with a cocktail recipe from Paul Clarke (The Cocktail Chronicles). Need more than one? Hit up the archives. Cheers! Until very recently, I found the concept of hot-buttered rum more appealing than the reality hot-buttered rum.... More
[Photograph: Robyn Lee] Tired of the normal kind? Try adding a dash of cayenne, pumpkin pie spice (mmm), ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, and crushed candy canes. My apartment is so cold that I've started wearing fingerless gloves in the shower. I... More
"The Reveillon has been one of my favorite holiday drinks for the past several years." [Flickr: Chuck T.] During the holidays even the most reluctant cooks take their shot in the kitchen. It's much the same with drinks. Those who... More
A classic combination that's good at this time of year is a mixture of good hot chocolate and green Chartreuse. While the pairing might seem awkward at first glance, there's something about the potent herbal liqueur that matches perfectly with the rich earthiness of good chocolate. More
The heady perfume and brisk tartness of quince are perfectly complemented by a fruity cognac, and a combination of the flavors can result in absolutely phenomenal Sidecars. More
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I'm a planner by nature. As a 10 year old I drew floor plans for fun and throughout school rewrote notes to relax. NERD ALERT! Now I love that planning is a part of running Design Crush, and there's not much I love more than planning a good dinner party – real or imagined! (You can see Thanksgiving 2012 right here.)
Pomegranate + Blackberry Lemondrop
Spiced Amaretto Apple Cider Kiss
Satsuma and Pomegranate Campari
Oven Baked Camembert with Honey Roasted Figs
Zucchini Chips
Sweet Onion Crack Dip
Colossal Golden Wishbone
DIY Laurel Wreath
Mini Brass Square Candle Houses
Gold Glitter Garland
Solid Brass Coasters
Thanksgiving Banner
Castle Peak Dinnerware
Arrow & Adobe Linen Napkins
Aueux Carving Set
Enchanted Ikat Table Runner
French Paddle
Graphic Pitcher
Industrial Inspired Metal Candle Holders
Mercury Glass Taper Holders
Metallic Print Glassware Set
Rose Gold Flatware
Rose Gold Salad Set
DIY Rosemary Wreath Place Cards
Acorn Squash and Pancetta Soup
Autumn Arugula Salad
Caramelized Coconut Butter Apples
Caramelized Sweet Potatoes
Citrus and Herb Roasted Turkey
Herbed Bread and Cherry Cranberry Stuffing
Honey Maple Beer Bread
Honey Mustard Brussels Sprouts Slaw
Pumpkin Sage Polenta
Greek Style Pumpkin Pie
Honey & Whiskey Apple Tarts
Maple Pudding Cakes
noodle and i will BE there. (georgette isn't so into turkey.)
11-13-13 » 9:16 am »
Great post! Awesome layout, love all the recipe links!
11-13-13 » 10:23 am »
Kelly, you are too sweet. I just love your blog. Thank you so much for featuring my caramelized coconut butter apples. They are sinfully delicious. Hope you get to try them! So flattered xoxo!
11-13-13 » 2:37 pm »
I'll be there. What can I bring?
11-13-13 » 3:53 pm »
You just gave me some ideas, thanks dear
11-13-13 » 4:31 pm »
Beautiful roundup! And thank you so much for the feature!
11-13-13 » 10:22 pm »
Hi Kelly
Thanks for sharing my laurel wreath in your beatiful blog!
saluti dall' italia 😉
11-14-13 » 12:57 am »
I'm bookmarking ALL the gold decorations and these yummy apps
11-17-13 » 7:04 pm »
Just wanted to say THANKS for sharing this wonderful & inspiring collection. I'm going to make the 'Pomegranate + Blackberry Lemondrop' and 'Spiced Amaretto Apple Cider Kiss' as my contributions for a group Thanksgiving. THANK YOU!
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Downsizing in droughtMy husband and I recently made a tough decision regarding our flock of sheep.
By: Rita Brhel, Agweek
YANKTON, S.D. — My husband and I recently made a tough decision regarding our flock of sheep. It was to either greatly reduce the number of animals we have or sell the whole lot. We had been teetering on the edge of this decision all summer. And we literally made the final decision a moment before the livestock trailer pulled off our property, sorting a selected number of ewes back into the dry lot.
A drought like this, where there is no historical model, except perhaps Dust Bowl fears, makes for hard farming decisions. Will we have enough pasture to last through fall so we won't have to use all our hay stores before the spring growth begins? As do most farmers, I have an emotional investment in my livestock as much as a financial investment.
I didn't want to let the pasture sit idle when it could be feeding animals, and I'm rather attached to my sheep, which also has been profitable the past few years. Well, until the past few weeks when fat lamb prices dropped into the 70-cent range. I'm glad that we grass-finish, because grain-finishers aren't going to make a dime.
But I also didn't want to make a decision to keep ewes if, by our pasture quality, it was just ridiculous. Looking out into the pasture, they don't look bad — we've tried to be smart about reducing stocking rates and increasing rest periods in our rotation system — but walking out there, we noticed there was a lot of crunching from dried-up grass under our shoes. So I conferred with my father, who is on the Board for the Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition. He knows a little of what he's talking about and he said that, yes, the pastures should hold up if we're careful with the rest period and stocking rate. So we kept some of our sheep that we were going to send down to the sale barn.
Did we make the right decision? I don't know. It depends on how much longer this drought lasts. We should be good through the usual green-up next April, but the big question is what will this winter look like and what if the drought continues? I was never a big believer in whole doom-and-gloom forecast of global climate change; I had always figured it was all a part of the natural cycles of weather. But now, I'm hearing more from scientists about how this drought is only the beginning and that the whole climate of the Midwest is going to change. I wonder if we'll look back at this time in 50 or 100 years and remember when we used to plant corn and soybeans, while we're looking at some new crop that can withstand hotter, drier weather. Funny, there are no end-of-the-world scenarios that have the apocalypse rooted in drought — doesn't make as great of a movie as asteroids and volcanoes, I guess.
I can tell our pastures must look good compared with most in the area, because we've had a number of inquiries about whether we'd consider renting out our pasture for horses or cattle. The immediate cash flow is inviting, but I worry about what that could do to our pasture quality. The other day, I drove past a herd of cows grazing and, at first glance, thought they were dairy cows. They were too skinny to be beef cows.
My parents, whose ranch runs several hundred head of sheep, cattle and goats, are downsizing as well. Most of the goats have been sold and, while they usually grain-finish their lambs to about 120 pounds, they're cutting them short in the feedlot to save on feed. They did decide to keep their replacement heifers, however, while they are not planning to keep replacement ewe lambs. They usually have a waiting list for their replacement ewes, but not so much this year.
People are scared. They don't know how long pastures will last, whether hay will be affordable or available, how high grain prices are going to go or how market prices will hold up under all this pressure. Do you?
Editor's Note: Brhel is a correspondent for the Yankton (S.D.) Daily Press & Dakotan. This piece originally appeared in the Press & Dakotan.
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Outlook: After a shoulder injury limited him to just nine games in 2013,
Rodgers roared back in 2014, planting his flag on the pinnacle of
the fantasy quarterback mountain. Rodgers nabbed his second NFL
MVP award and finished with 33 more touchdowns than interceptions
(30+ four times in the last five seasons). With the re-signing of
the electric Randall Cobb, the assumed health of Jordy Nelson, and
the development of young pass catchers Devante Adams, Jeff Janis,
and Richard Rodgers, A-Rod helms the leagues most potent passing
attack, making him an elite QB1.
Most of the offseason buzz surrounding the Packers concerns the
growth of Adams and Janis, two players who should provide Rodgers
with a veritable barrage of weapons to deploy against NFL defenses.
It will also be interesting to see how a change in play callers
will affect the Packers offensive aggressiveness, as Mike
McCarthy gives way to Tom Clements. With nearly unrivaled offensive
weaponry, a consistent offensive system, and a need to score points
to protect an inconsistent defense, Rodgers yearly domination is
one of the surer things in fantasy football. But if you look deeply
enough through the roses and buttercups, some ugly spots lurk in
the background that could foil the best laid plans.
After several injuries early in his career slapped him with an injury
prone label, Rodgers has been a 16 game starter in six of
the last seven seasons. But the last two seasons havent ended
well from a health perspective. The severe calf injury to close
out the 2014 didnt cause him to miss games, but it severely
limited what he could do outside the pocket, and may have revealed
the start of a potential physical breakdown. Combine his age (31)
with the fact that the NFC North defenses should be collectively
better in 2015 than they were last year, means there could be a
few more bumps in the road than normal.
Every princess has a wart somewhere, but that doesnt mean you dont
take them to the ball. Rodgers should be battling Andrew Luck for
QB1A supremacy, so consider yourself at a distinct advantage with
Aaron leading your squad.
Outlook: To say Matthew Stafford had a regression in 2014 is akin to calling water wet. It was obvious to every disappointed Stafford owner last year, as he finished outside the QB1 threshold after finishing in the top-5 the previous year. Those in Staffords corner will say it was his first year in a complicated system, and he was without Calvin Johnson for a good chunk of the season. Despite the low touchdown total (22), he completed over 60% of his passes for only the second time in his career, and threw a career low 12 interceptions. He finished 2014 by leading his team to the playoffs, and posting a strong 8-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio to go along with two 300-plus-yard games over the last five games of the season. If you believe the final five games of the 2014 season are a precursor to 2015 success I might wait to buy a ticket on the Stafford hype train. Being a former long-time Detroit area resident, Ive watched Stafford play extensively over the years, and Ive come to conclusion that hes a mediocre quarterback. Sure his arm talent is nearly unrivaled, but during a game you are as likely to say wow, how the heck did he make that throw?, as you are to say why the heck did he make that throw!. After six years in the league he still hasnt developed a consistent ability to put touch on the ball, and his fantasy stats have been largely influenced by a ridiculous number of pass attempts. He fails to elevate the players around him, and struggles mightily when any of them miss time. Some games he throws darts all over the field for four quarters, and in others cant hit a car dealership in suburban Detroit! (its a Michigan thing, just trust me). With the Lions publically stating a desire to commit more to the running game (their first two draft picks support this idea), Staffords pass attempts should be the lowest since his rookie year. The health of Calvin Johnson and development of Eric Ebron will go a long way in helping his Ryan Fitzpatrickian sub 50% completion percentage in the red zone. Stafford is a great option for owners looking to add their starting quarterback later in the draft as he provides a fairly high floor, and ceiling, but dont rush out to build your roster around the former Bulldog. Think low end QB1 with 30+ touchdown upside.
Outlook: It's never a good thing when the biggest story surrounding
an NFL franchise isn't the team's draft from April
and isn't the potential of a deep playoff run in the upcoming
season. What's worse is when the story involves the franchise
potentially being relocated, especially when the franchise quarterback
has made it clear that he has little to no interest in remaining
with the team if the move does happen. That kind of frustration
and general apathy toward the team rarely breeds fantasy success,
but it's the exact scenario that is playing out in San Diego
right now with quarterback Philip Rivers.
Rivers, who has not missed a start since becoming the team's
top signal caller back in 2006, enters the 2015 season with a
whirlwind of speculation surrounding the team and must somehow
figure out a way to match, if not exceed his 2014 output if he
wants to be a top 10 fantasy option.
Although he is coming off of back-to-back seasons where he exceeded
the 30-touchdown mark, Rivers also threw an uncharacteristic 18
interceptions this past season the second-highest total
of his career. Much of this was due to inconsistencies in the
offense, injuries across the board and a general lack of blocking
from his offensive line. The team did make moves to address the
offensive line by bringing in free agents Orlando Franklin and
Joe Barksdale. While both players should be positives in the running
game, Barksdale was atrocious as a pass protector for the Rams
in 2014. If Barksdale doesn't make major improvements to
his game, Rivers could be seeing plenty of pressure from the right
side of the offensive line which could again translate into an
abnormally high number of turnovers.
Still, Rivers remains the most important piece of the puzzle
in San Diego. The team should have a more consistent, if not more
productive running game this season which should give the team
more opportunities to score. With a plethora of decent receiving
options but no one elite, Rivers could be the one player who provides
consistent, high-quality fantasy production in this offense.
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University Theme: Memory
The Art of Memory, an anthology
As the university celebrates its sesquicentennial, the 150th anniversary of the institution's founding, we consider the idea of memory--the theme for the 2008-09 academic year. One place where you will have a chance to explore the theme of memory is the university's Common Reading.
This year's Common Reading is an anthology composed of essays, short stories, poems and even excerpts from a graphic memoir. Each selection approaches memory from a different perspective and includes a brief introduction written by a member of the SU community. These introductions are intended to provide you with background information that will help you navigate each piece. The title of the anthology, Art of Memory, is attributed to the ancient Greek poet Simonides. One of the authors will provide an explanation of the history of this piece.


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The cosmetic market is booming with a myriad of different beauty products which are filling shelves and making their way into the homes of millions of people all over the world. Still, home remedies and natural skin care methods have found their place in the homes of many beauty conscious people because these home remedies are natural and free of side effects, and because they are cheaper to produce compared to similar products consumers can purchase from boutiques. One of the best ways to have a positive impact on the skin's health is to eat a natural and vitamin rich diet. Our environment also plays a vital part in determining the quality of our skin. Here are four useful home remedies skin care methods that promote positive skin.
Peppermint Facials - Achieving this peppermint facial skin care treatment is simple, and begins by mixing peppermint oil with a single tablespoon of milk and three tablespoons of distilled water. You may also consider adding a small amount of lavender oil for a calming sensation. Peppermint is known for providing a cool and refreshing sensation. It is also known for killing bacteria in the skin, which is the first step in preventing acne and many other skin issues.
Banana Pack - This is an excellent home remedy that simply consists of some crushed bananas and a couple of drops of honey. Honey is a great addition to any home remedy because it is capable of hydrating the skin. Bananas are used because not only do they promote softness, but they also promote smoothness of the skin.
Yogurt - Yogurt has natural cooling and refreshing qualities, and it can also be combined with other natural remedies and skin care products to promote healthy skin. Yogurt can be added to a number of other healing ingredients such as potato skin, rose water, papaya, fruit scrub, mint gel, zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.
Aloe Vera Pack - Another exceptional herb that is accepted globally for providing benefits to the hair and the skin is aloe vera. To make an aloe vera pack, all you have to do is blend aloe vera, which can be applied directly to the hair and the face for best benefit. Aloe vera is naturally calming and healing, and works well when mixed with other remedies as well.
What sets natural home remedies for skin care apart from the products that you buy in the store is the fact that the cosmetics aisle is filled with chemical names that are difficult to pronounce, and natural home remedies are completely safe and natural. If you are looking for a way to improve the health of your skin and hair or your body in general, mixing up food-safe products like aloe vera, fresh fruit and vegetables and natural herbs is much safer than buying a random product from the pharmacy.
There are many different natural remedies that you can create at home by mixing cooling herbs like peppermint and lavender with fresh fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, avocados and bananas. Blend up some aloe vera to promote healing and add honey for a smooth finish, and you are well on your way to creating a truly wonderful home remedy for natural skin care and hair health. Try experimenting with the ingredients to unlock the power of home remedy skin care.
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Some Patriots Players Seen Partying After Loss
The best story about post-Super Bowl heartache is this one: Tom Brady's pain immediately after losing again to the Giants. The second-best story about post-Super Bowl heartache is this one: Matt Light and Rob Gronkowski taking their shirts off and dancing their hearts out after the game.
According to Deadspin, these pictures were taken at the invite-only Patriots postgame party. LMFAO was there, as were Maroon 5, Steven Tyler and Earth, Wind & Fire. It actually doesn't look like a much different atmosphere than the one on the Giants team plane. It really is a fine line between winning and losing.
I can see some people getting bent out of shape over this, because some fans want the players to take the losses as hard as they do. Sadness and disappointment can find many different outlets.
I assure you, Matt Light, Rob Gronkowski and anyone else who danced at the Patriots party are competitors. They didn't give less effort than anyone else, and they are not less reliable in the future. They just chose to distract themselves from the sadness with a party and some shirtless gyrating. Matt Light might not get that opportunity very often. Sometimes, dancing is the only way to get the pain out.
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On Thu, 27 Dec 2001, Peter Jay Salzman wrote:
> newbie here.
> i'm using flex/bison for processing a program's user input, and have a
> list of rules that define the user input grammar.
> after bison processes all it's input, is there a way of telling it:
> if no rule matched the input, take your input and feed it to
> ParseError(const char *error)?
> the problem i'm having is typically:
> ruleset: TOK_RULESET NUMBER { ChangeRuleset($2); }
> | TOK_RULESET { ChangeRuleset(-1); }
> if the user types something like "ruleset asdf", it'll match
> "TOK_RULESET", and (i think) "asdf" gets put back into the buffer since
> it's not a NUMBER, and is processed the next time the user inputs
> something. in other words, bison gets out of sync and confused.
I think your rules do not convey that you feel the "asdf" must be
associated with "ruleset" even though it isn't a number. Your definition
of "ruleset" says a bare "ruleset" token can be a valid ruleset, so
any non-number following it must be associated with another rule.
I think you need to specify a terminal "end of arguments" token in your
syntax to identify "optional argument" behavior. This could be
end-of-line, or semicolon, or parentheses. Then, the "ruleset" rule
cannot match "ruleset asdf" because the end-of-arguments token will follow
the unrecognized "asdf".
I say "I think" because I haven't built an interactive parser before.
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(PRWEB) February 08, 2012
With the new year came many drug recalls. "In the first six weeks of 2012, there were at least 13 drug-related recalls," says Amy Peak, director of Drug Information Services for Butler University. Some were due to bacterial contamination. Eight distinct bacterial contaminants were identified in one over-the-counter product.
Other recent drug-related recalls include:
"Drug-related recalls are a significant consumer safety issue," says Peak. "It is important to understand the type of recall, the reason for the recall, and what action should be taken if a product is recalled."
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) categorizes recalls as Class I, II or III. A Class I recall is the most serious and involves situations in which there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Class II recalls are those in which the product may cause temporary or reversible adverse health consequences or the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. Class III recalls are those in which exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
"Overall, the total number of Class I recalls is steadily increasing," says Peak, "although the number of recalls involving prescription drugs and regulated over-the-counter drugs is relatively stable." In 2010, almost 70 percent of the approximately 160 Class I recalls involved products sold as dietary supplements. Many consumers assume that dietary supplements (such as herbal products) are "natural" and thus must be safer than prescription drugs. According to Peak, "This assumption is not always accurate."
When there is a drug-related recall, what should a consumer do? Peak offers these suggestions:
Amy Peak is a clinical pharmacist and director of the Drug Information Services at Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Her areas of expertise include medication safety, medical information, dietary supplements and herbal products.
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