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Check Out Photos of Fans and Pets From the Rapids "Dog Days of August" Event! (Photos)
ColoradoRapids.com - Thanks to all the fans who took part in the Colorado Rapids' second annual "Dog Days of August" event on Saturday August 12 when the Rapids defeated the LA Galaxy at Invesco Field!
For the second time in the club's 11-year history the Rapids gave fans the chance to attend a home game with their dogs! The event was a complete success as the 150 available spots for the event sold out the day before the game!
Dogs and their owners each got free gift bags that included dog toys food bandanas treats and various other items as well as a free complimentary portrait of their dog in front of the Rapids backdrop by the Rapids team photographer!
They also got the chance to be entertained with the various toys water pools and obstacle course in the Rapids Dog Zone as well as free samples from vendors and entertainment from the Colorado Disc Dogs stunting team!
Thanks to all the fans and dogs who attended; we look foward to seeing all dogs again for the next Dog Days event which will take place in August 2007!
Check out some of the photos from the event below including portraits and photos of the activities in the Dog Zone and thanks to all our Dog Days of August sponsors who helped make the event possible!

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The Glee Project 2: Which Contender is Your Favorite So Far?
Now that you've officially seen the first episode of The Glee Project Season 2, we're curious to know: Who's your favorite contestant so far?
Sure, it will still take a bit of time to really get to know each of this season's top 14 — wait no, 13 — but you've no doubt already formed a pretty strong first impression about who your early favorites might be. Now it's time to sound off and let us know what you think.
Abraham Lim
Much like Season 1 Glee Project winner Samuel Larsen (Joe), 24-year-old Abraham has a unique look and an edgy rock vibe that makes him stand out among all the other contestants. We love his colorful hairstyle, and his skills as a performer-to-watch were certainly showcased in the "Here I Go" music video. We'd say Abraham is one of the early ones to watch!
Ali Stroker
As her powerful backstory can attest, Ali's had to overcome plenty of challenges in her life — yet she still managed to spend almost every moment of the premiere with a big smile on her face. With her cheerful attitude and friendly personality, Ali seems to be quite well-liked in the cast. But it's her strong singing background and obvious theatre training that really make us think she's going places in this competition.
Aylin Bayramoglu
Maybe it wasn't as obvious to the judges this week, but we still got plenty of chances to see why Aylin has been labeled the "flirt" amongst this season's cast. We love her spunk, but the fact that she landed in the bottom three this week probably isn't the best way to start off the competition. Luckily, the judges did seem pretty impressed with Aylin's powerful alto during her last chance performance. We'd say she certainly still has a chance in this competition.
Blake Jenner
Aylin thinks he's the most attractive guy in the whole cast, and we're sure there are plenty of ladies out there who would agree. The chiseled Florida boy recently made the move out to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career, and we'd say a spot on Glee might just be in the works. A number of jocks graduated from the glee club this season, so the introduction of a new singer/sports star sounds like a definite possibility.
Charlie Lubeck
After earning his BFA degree in acting, Charlie made the move to NYC to try his luck on Broadway. But would a TV role on Glee actually be a better fit? We still can't get over how similar he looks to Finn (Cory Monteith). Hey, Puck's (Mark Salling) getting a little brother next season. Maybe Finn's dad had another son we didn't know about? Hey, if it lands an energetic cutie like Charlie on the show, we're all for it.
Dani Shay
Guest mentor Lea Michele (Rachel) made no secret of how beautiful she thinks Dani is, and the talented Florida gal already has quite a fan following on YouTube and from her reality TV past, as well. She's got a unique look and personality that Glee just hasn't seen before, and we think she makes a great addition to the show!
Lily Mae Harrington
Already one of the frontrunners of the competition, Cape Cod native Lily Mae earned some covet praise from Lea Michele about the strength and power of her voice. However, reality TV shows like The Glee Project seem to thrive off labeling someone as "the villain," and based on how things played out during the premiere, it appears that Lily just may be this season's villain. Whether or not that's how her personality will actually turn out still seems up in the air. But one thing's for sure: She's certainly going to be interesting to watch!
Mario Bonds
He may have been blind since childhood, but Mario still manages to be able to dance, act, and even play of musical instruments like piano, drums and guitar just like anyone else. Now this is a guy with talent! Plus, the D.C. native has got a sassy and fun personality that has already made for plenty of fun moments on the show. We see him sticking around for quite a while?
Michael Weisman
Are we the only ones who think that Michael sort of looks like Taylor Lautner from Twilight? At 19, he's the youngest contender on The Glee Project this season, but that might actually be a good thing, considering how Glee seems to want to cast actors who will be able to stick around a couple of years. (Just look at Season 1 winner Damian McGinty [Rory], who was only just 18 when he first appeared on the reality show.)
Nellie Veitenheimer
The raven-haired beauty didn't get a whole lot of screentime this episode, but we're already taken by her unique, soulful voice and her humble and sweet personality. Hopefully, we'll get the chance to see more of her soon!
Shanna Henderson
Bubbly and energetic Shanna is already taking the competition by storm: impressing Lea Michele right off the bat, and knocking it out of the park during vocal recording with Nikki Anders. With her friendly personality and sweet Southern charm, Shanna is no doubt already a blast to watch on this show. If she keeps winning homework assignments and killing it in her music video performances, we'd say this gal has a definite chance of winning the whole thing!
Tyler Ford
No doubt Tyler has a powerful story. With his journey as a transgender man beginning less than a year ago, the 22-year-old Florida native would certainly be storytelling gold on Glee. Yet, with his voice is still in flux from the hormone shots, and his dancing skills seemingly not meeting choreographer Zach Woodlee's expectations, does Tyler have a shot at making it all the way to the end? We hope so. But for now, it appears we're just going to have to wait and see.
Taryn Mai
Taryn's got a unique voice unlike anything we've heard on Glee before, and a fun sense of style that we can't wait to see more of. If anything, the challenge of her new surroundings — the Detroit native had never been on a plane before flying to LA for callbacks — might be Taryn's biggest hindrance. If she can pull off the confidence needed to shine on this show, we see no reason why she couldn't make it far!
You've met the final 13, now it's time to cast your vote. Which of this season's remaining contenders is your favorite so far?
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Transfer Credit to AACC
Award of Credit for Previous Learning
Learning occurs in a variety of settings and formats. AACC reviews credit for previous learning from traditional college coursework and from nontraditional sources such as military experience and standardized examinations. The college adheres to the transfer credit mandates of the Maryland Higher Education Commission. This page provides information about AACC's transfer credit policy and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Getting Started:
1. Complete an Application for Admission
2. Submit official, sealed transcripts from each institution attended to:
Anne Arundel Community College
Records and Registration office SSVC 140
101 College Pkwy
Arnold, MD 21012
Please Note: Transcripts from other institutions must be current and received by AACC within one year of the date printed to be considered for transfer credit award.
Want to know if we have received your transcripts? Log in to MyAACC and click on the Self Services tab.
3. You will receive official notification of transfer credit by mail to your address on file with the college. The transfer credit award letter is also available in your MyAACC account.
Transfer credit is reviewed by the Records and Registration Office, which reviews courses on an individual basis. The Records and Registration Office considers the institution where the course was taken, date completed, department and course number, course title, and grade in deciding whether the course will transfer to AACC.
If the student's cumulative GPA from a previous institution is less than a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, AACC will review only those courses with a grade of C or better. Exception: If a student has less than a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale from a regionally accredited Maryland public institution and then transfers to AACC, AACC will accept credits in which a grade of D is earned for general education courses.
AACC will convert courses taken at institutions that operate on a quarter system to term credit hours if the credit is transferable. Quarter hours are multiplied by 2/3 to equal term credit hours.
Transfer credit cannot be awarded for a course if credit has already been earned at AACC. AACC does not transfer grades or GPA, only courses and credits.
In some cases, AACC will need to review the official course description or course syllabus to determine equivalency. Upon request, the student must submit the required information.
Credit may transfer if one of the following is met:
1. The institution is regionally accredited by a commission on higher education. AACC recognizes the following regional accreditations:
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
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Note: Credit is not accepted from institutions that are candidates for regional accreditation or for courses taken while an institution was not regionally accredited.
2. AACC has an articulation agreement with a high school, business, or industry. Articulation agreements specify award of credit for meeting certain criteria and presenting certain documents.
3. The American Council on Education has reviewed and recommended the course or military occupation for college credit.
4. The institution is legally authorized to grant standard college degrees and is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. The college may award transfer credit based upon course equivalencies, expected learning outcomes and applicability to AACC's curricula, standards, and course offerings. AACC's transfer credit policy complies with COMAR 13B.02.02.16.
5. Foreign institutions: Transcripts must be evaluated by a professional transcript evaluation service before transfer credit will be reviewed. AACC requires the course-by-course evaluation from this service to review transfer credit. AACC accepts only the following transcript evaluation services:
- World Education Services (WES)
- American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)
- Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
- National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) International Evaluation Services - For students in the financial accounting certificate program leading to the CPA examination only.
Applying Credits Toward Graduation
Typically, students may allocate up to 45 transfer credits toward an associate degree or half the credits required for a certificate. Only credits that apply to the chosen program may count toward graduation. Students can earn up to 30 of these transfer hours through transfer of nontraditional credit. Be sure to talk to your academic advisor to discuss options and track your academic progress.
Reverse Transfer - Transfer Credits Back to AACC to Earn a Degree
Reverse transfer allows you to earn your associate degree while working toward your bachelors degree. Reverse transfer is the process to transfer credits from your four-year institution back to AACC. We then review all of your college coursework to determine if you have completed the remaining requirements for your associate degree at AACC.
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The Consequences of Crashing a Wall Street Secret Society
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Kevin Roose of New York Magazine crashed annual black-tie induction ceremony of a secret Wall Street fraternity called Kappa Beta Phi and lived to tell about it.
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Wet Friday morning commute in the D.C. area
A strong frontal system will bring showers and storms to the region late tonight through Friday morning.
A strong cold frontal boundary will move through the D.C. area tonight into tomorrow morning. Heavy rain will be possible along with embedded thunderstorms through the early morning hours continuing through the morning commute. That being said, Friday shouldn't be a complete washout, with sunshine returning by the afternoon and evening and staying in time for the weekend.
Timing the Rain
Rain should begin in the early morning hours closer to 3am in the D.C. area and continue to be heavy at times through 8am or 9am. Pockets of showers will continue to be possible through lunch time, but partial clearing should take place through the afternoon. Here is a look at our in-house microcast at 7am depicting a line of heavy showers and storms.
- Microcast Forecast for Friday at 7am
How much rain should you expect? We are thinking rainfall totals will be on the order of a half of an inch to an inch. The WPC's QPF forecast shows this as well, with some localized areas of over an inch possible in parts of the D.C. area.
- WPC QPF Forecast for Thursday through Friday
Be sure to check out Live Super Doppler tomorrow morning as well as our HD live cameras as we now have 10 new cameras from across the region. I have highlighted them at the top of this blog post so be sure to check them out.
Rain should come to an end by the early afternoon and the sunshine should return late in the day Friday. Temperatures won't be quite as warm but should still be 10 degrees above average in the mid 70s. Cooler air will filter into the region for the weekend with sunny skies and high temperatures back in the mid to upper 60s.


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What T-Mobile Could Do if the AT&T Acquisition Fails
T-Mobile USA posted its quarterly earnings last week, and the numbers weren't pretty. The carrier saw a net loss of 99,000 subscribers as its net income fell to $135 million, down dramatically from $362 million during the first quarter of 2010. And while its 3.4 percent monthly churn was substantially higher than any of the other three tier-one operators, its average revenue per user (ARPU) of $45.82 is by far the lowest.
Those figures demonstrate why parent company Deutsche Telekom is hoping to spin off its U.S. service provider for $39 billion, though, as we've said before, everybody except AT&T and T-Mobile loses if federal regulators allow the deal to go through.
AT&T faces its first congressional hearings on the deal this week, and the acquisition must be approved by both the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice. We believe that the feds will eventually give their blessing after extracting some major concessions from AT&T, but there's always the chance the deal will be rejected on grounds that it is anti-competitive. If that happens, T-Mobile will continue to struggle in a no-man's land between high-dollar service providers (AT&T and Verizon Wireless) and the cut-rate prepaid guys.
What would Deutsche Telekom's optons be then? Here are a few ideas:
- Come up with a hit handset: This is easier said than done, of course. Apple is unlikely to offer up a T-Mobile iPhone anytime soon, and Verizon Wireless had to spend millions to get its Droid lineup of handsets off the ground. But T-Mobile already has some key pieces in place: Its customer service operations are top-notch, according to J.D. Power, and PC World recently found that the carrier delivers the fastest downlink data speeds for smartphones of the four major operators. That high-powered network is ideal for multimedia-centric devices like the Droid X, which rocks a vivid 4.3-inch screen and has the processing power to support cutting-edge video and games. If T-Mobile can team with a manufacturer to offer a must-have, exclusive handset that takes advantage of the carrier's surprisingly speedy network — and then if it backs the device with a big-budget marketing campaign — it could close the gap with its bigger competitors.
- Submit to Google: Verizon Wireless and AT&T have kept Google at arm's length, rightfully fearing that the Internet giant could position itself between the carrier and the customer. But Sprint has taken the opposite tack by fully embracing Google Voice, enabling users to call or text from Gmail and allowing them to use Google's own voicemail system. It's too early to say whether the move is paying dividends for Sprint, and there's no doubt that submitting to Google is a distasteful option for operators who have long "owned" their subscribers. AT&T and Verizon Wireless don't need to partner with Google any more than they already have, but for T-Mobile, embracing all of Google's mobile offerings may still be the best choice.
- Find another buyer: This is the most likely scenario if the AT&T takeover fails, as there are at least several potential suitors for the nation's fourth-largest carrier. A cable provider like Comcast or Time Warner could be interested (although both have ties to Clearwire and Sprint), and a merger with Sprint has long been rumored (although network incompatibilities make that tie-up a troublesome proposition). And satellite TV providers Dish Network and DirecTV could be interested in jumping into mobile in a big way via a merger, which would give them an opportunity to create bundled offerings of both TV service and mobile broadband.
- Double down in the U.S.: Deutsche Telekom has wanted to unload T-Mobile for years, but it might be tempted to invest more heavily in the U.S. market if it can't sell to AT&T. For instance, it could round out its services for lower-end consumers by acquiring a prepaid service provider, or it could partner with Lightsquared to make the transition from HSPA+ to LTE.
It's worth noting that rejection of the acquisition wouldn't be entirely bad news for Deutsche Telekom. The operator would receive $3 billion in cash as well as some spectrum from AT&T if the effort fails, which would help considerably as it tries to compete with its bigger counterparts. The question, then, would be which strategy to follow to help it compete in market where AT&T and Verizon increasingly dominate.


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Ikaruga debuted in arcades at the turn of the millennium, before scrolling onto Dreamcast and GameCube a few years later. It then came to Xbox 360 in 2008, and the Steam version is based on that re-release. No surprises, then, to see Xbox 360 controller support reprized along with screen rotating, allowing you to play the game either horizontally or vertically.
The Steam version does have a few tricks of its own, though, including a Double Play mode that lets you control the two-player game with just one controller, if you fancy yourself as some kind of wizard.


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What People Think of the Way I Do Business
"I had the very good fortune to have Joe Contrada of Keller Williams as the listing agent for the recent sale of my North Andover, MA house. For me, the one thing, among many, that was most impressive about Joe was his honesty. Initially, he told me things about my home that I didn't want to hear...new paint for the interior, depersonalize the decor, fix the price at a fair and acceptable level, and other suggestions that I simply ignored. Unfortunately, I resisted his recommendations for far too long. Eventually, as showings decreased and interest subsided, it began to dawn on me that Joe had been absolutely correct all along. At this point, I started following his advice to the letter and the house soon sold.
Joe never pushed, leaving decisions up to me, but never wavered and was firm in his knowledge of exactly what it would take to finalize the sale. I wish I would have been more agreeable earlier in the process!
Finally, Joe was available 24/7, returned calls promptly (even when on vacation!!), consistently offered assistance in a multitude of ways, and was able to reduce much of the daily stress associated with the sale of a home. In short, Joe Contrada is a complete professional and I recommend him without qualification."
Jerry Ruane, Naples, FL
My husband and I worked with Joe for over a year looking for our dream house. During this time Joe was extremely patient with us along the way. He would always offer objective advice, but never steer us in one direction or another. He really let our gut be the judge of the property without interfering or putting pressure on us. We thought he would give up on us eventually, but he worked harder and harder while listening to our criticisms. Joe showed us so many house that he ended up meeting both our parents. He would field some tough questions from them, so it was really like he had 6 buyers instead of just 2 (sorry Joe). He really became a friend an a confidant who we trusted greatly. He eventually found our dream house, which we plan on staying in for a long time. I would recommend Joe's services to anyone. Thanks Joe you are the best!
Heidi & Adam Kaplan
we could not have done this without you. I'm sure there are other realtors - but you're different. You feel like part of our family. You sold our house when I thought no one could. You have been so patient and understanding and have always told us what we needed to hear, not what we wanted to hear - and did it in a way that we didn't feel insulted or ignorant during the process. You stepped back when it was to be our decision, not yours. You gave us input when we needed it. Things aren't yet finished and anything can happen, but I wanted you to know that, while I was reviewing things in my mind this morning, I realized that we wouldn't be where we are right now without you. Leanne Plant
We could have never gotten through this without you and we appreciate all that you did, especially the "above and beyond the call of duty" tasks. Several people were concerned that we chose a realtor from a telephone voicemail, but it worked out great and we couldn't be happier with the service you provided.
Dawn Lutz
We were moving from Wakefield to Metro West. Joe was tireless in assisting us with the process. We also have 2 small children which made the home search all the more difficult. Joe however was able to keep us apprised of the latest listings as well as make himself consistently available. We spent several weekends over the course of six months searching for the right house. Joe took the time to listen to our needs and our desires. With this information Joe worked tirelessly to present only houses that met our criteria. Joe also spent countless hours driving over 40 minutes and spending half a day to show us in person all the houses. Joe's knowledge of houses was very valuable as well. After deciding on a house Joe's understanding of the market conditions proved invaluable. With Joe's help we were able to find a home that fit perfectly for our family. Joe handled the entire process with this highest level of professionalism and made a very difficult process seem easy. We proudly recommend Joe Contrada as a real estate agent to anyone.
Garrett & Erin Nannene
Dear Joe,
I would like to thank you for all your help over the last couple months selling our condo. You truly made the real estate process more pleasant than I ever would have expected. Your were personal, responsive, and upfront at every step along the way and showed a dedication I truly appreciated. I will definitely come back to you in the future with any potential buying or selling for my family and I.
Thanks again,
Steve and Jean Crabtree
We recently sold our family house at 31-33 Maple Avenue. Getting the house sold was due to the major effort by Joseph Contrada, our Keller Williams Realtor. Joe had endless resources at his disposal in order to get this house sold. When the economy took a downward turn, he rolled up his sleeves and showed us that he was not your "run of the mill" Realtor. Joe is an experienced real estate professional that showed his commitment to us and his clients. The way he communicated with us, how he presented offers, discussed pros and cons to situations demonstrated his integrity and professionalism. In the future, if you're considering selling your house, we would highly recommend contacting Joseph Contrada at Keller Williams Realty Andover.
Anna Zaccari and Ann Bamber
"It is without hesitation that I recommend Joe Contrada as an agent for the purchase or sale of your home. His integrity and dedication to his work is bar none. His attention to detail and professionalism, including but not limited to returning every call and email within hours, and making sure every nuance on every document and task is followed through with. On top of that he has a keen sense of humor and humility which makes him easy to get along with and a pleasure to do business with. I hope that I have occasion to send Joe business often in the future.
I practiced real estate law for twelve plus years, and I have dealt with many in the real estate industry, but Joe is among the tops. I would without hesitation recommend him to any one seeking the services of an agent, and have done so, including using him to list my father's home with excellent results." - Joe C., Methuen Massachusetts
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To all of my family, friends and colleagues, I just wanted to say hi and take this quick opportunity to tell you about my friend Joe Contrada. If you are looking for someone to help with your realestate needs (especially if you plan on buying a house) then Joe is your guy.
Joe is a down to earth, hardworking, easy going, no BS, and there when you need him---you can call him any time kind of guy. My husband and I have been looking for a house multi family or single and have been with joe for about 9 months now. We have not found what we want yet but are hopeful we will soon and feel confident to have Joe in our corner. In this tough economy and just as tough real estate market one would think that our real estate broker would push us to buy the first piece of junk that came along. As it says in Joe's weblink below he is not about sales he is about service.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to give you this info. I hope it can be of good use to you. If not you pass this on to a friend.
Take care,
Jen and Pedro Mejia
It's refreshing to know that there are honest and kind people out there who are willing to put up with a very expressive man and a woman who knows what she wants!
We are ever so grateful that we didn't call just any real estate agent. When Ang recommended that we call you, our minds were at ease. Moving is such a large task, and moving to another state is overwhelming for me. Fortunately, we didn't have what they call the "real estate agent" headache. We never worried one step of the way while we were going through this process because you were always a phone call away. You have been extremely helpful throughout this process, and we are extremely grateful.
Best of luck to you in your future endeavors!
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NEWCASTLE, England: Gold-medal favorite Spain were eliminated from men's Olympic football Sunday in another 1-0 upset loss after Honduras forward Jerry Bengtson scored an early goal. Three players combined for Bengtson's third of the tournament during a break down the left in the seventh minute. Bengtson cut inside and the striker jumped over a defender to power in a header past Spain goalkeeper David de Gea.
Spain had hoped to hold three major titles at once after winning the 2010 World Cup and 2012 European Championship. But the country will go home without a chance to compete for a medal after it plays its last match against Morocco Wednesday in Manchester. And if it doesn't score, it will also return without a goal.
Honduras move into second place in Group D.
Ten-man Senegal caused a huge upset when they beat Uruguay 2-0 at Wembley while title favorites Brazil, inspired by the dazzling Neymar, swept into the quarterfinals after coming from behind to beat Belarus 3-1.
Japan, who stunned Spain 1-0 in their opener, also secured their place in the last eight from Group D with a 1-0 win over Morocco at Newcastle's St. James' Park.
Uruguay, back in the Olympics for the first time since winning their second successive soccer gold in 1928, had never previously lost an Olympic match but found no answer to first half goals from Moussa Konate even though Senegal played for 10 men for an hour after Abdoulaye Ba was sent off for hauling down Uruguay's skipper Luis Suarez.
Senegal were worth their victory which makes a place in the last eight alongside Brazil and Japan a possibility.
Japan left it late to beat Morocco with Kensuke Nagai scoring the winner in the 84th minute when he lofted the ball over advancing goalkeeper Mohamed Amsif.
Brazil became the first side to qualify for the next stage after a come-from-behind win against Belarus thanks to Neymar, who scored and made the two other goals.
Brazil's victory, courtesy of a header from Alexandre Pato, a 30-meter free kick from Neymar and a brilliantly-taken third by Oscar after being set up by a backheel from Neymar, meant Brazil have six points from their opening two Group C matches.
Brazilian-born Renan Bardini headed Belarus in front after eight minutes but although they lost they will go through if they beat Egypt Wednesday.
Egypt were in action in the other Group C match played earlier at Old Trafford in Manchester and wasted plenty of chances in a 1-1 draw with New Zealand which did neither team's hopes of advancing much good.
Ryan Giggs got his goal and Britain got a 3-1 win over the United Arab Emirates to keep its Olympic title dreams going. With Prince William and David Beckham watching on, too.
The 38-year-old Giggs capped a nifty buildup with a 16th minute opener to become the oldest goalscorer at the games, which is also the Welshman's first major tournament.
Rashed Eisa nearly spoiled the party for 82,239 fans at Wembley Stadium with an equalizer on the hour mark. But Giggs replacement Scott Sinclair scored in the 73rd before Daniel Sturridge's perfect lob capped what turned out to be an emphatic win.
The hosts joined Senegal atop Group A with four points to eliminate the UAE.
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MATT Mitcham stole the show with a blistering knock of 93 not out as Burwell eased to victory against Cambridge Granta.
The youngster (right) helped his team successfully chase down Granta's total of 125 for 2 with a dominant batting performance.
His efforts almost single-handedly took his team to victory, with his knock including seven sixes and seven fours.
He was well supported by Dan Knight (19) as Burwell cruised to 128 for 2.
Sam Serby had earlier scored 37 and Alejandro Freeman 69 not out for Granta.
Kieran Nair took three wickets as Longstanton overcame Cottenham by eight wickets.
Cottenham batted first but could only muster 79 for 8 in their 20 overs as Nair claimed 3 for 11.
In reply, Sebastian Faux (25) and Tom Neely (19) were the main scorers as Longstanton reached 82 for the loss of two wickets.
SAFFRON Walden enjoyed a comfortable 93-run win over Linton.
Batting first, Walden's opening pair of James Howlett and Barnaby Deller put on 109 runs before the former retired on 50 not out.
Deller went on to make an unbeaten 47, and with Geraint Jones scoring 13 not out, the innings ended on 153 for 0 from their 20 overs.
In Linton's reply, Tommy Albright took a wicket with the first ball of the innings and Linton struggled from then on, being bowled out for 60 in the 17th over.
Albright claimed 2 for 10, with Ethan Webb, Callum Morgan-McDermott, Ned Kearton and Josh Ponter-Kirkham taking a wicket each.
AN unbeaten 60 from Marcus Richards helped Haverhill beat Saffron Walden by seven wickets.
The opener was in impressive form as his knock ensured his team successfully chased down Walden's score of 113.
The hosts reached 116 with seven wickets and five overs to spare.
Adam Whitehead (39) and Sam Matthews (43) had earlier starred with the bat for Walden as they ended their innings on 113 for 4.
Royston overcame Thriplow by eight wickets with a solid allround performance.
Thriplow were restricted to 92 for 7 in their allotted overs, with Nicholas Allen taking two wickets.
Jagraj Lalli then led the way with 28 as Royston reached 93 with eight wickets in hand.
A MOMENTOUS day for Saffron Walden girls saw them beat Linton by just a single run.
It was the team's first league win of the season but also their first and only league win in two seasons.
Walden batted first and although runs were hard to come by, the team did not lose any wickets.
Katy Jones, Jessica Orris and Emelia Brown were the main scorers as Walden scored 269 for 0 in their innings.
The bowling was tight and initially kept Linton at bay.
Linton's batting steadily improved but Walden never gave up and did just enough to clinch the win.
Wickets were shared between Saskia Karsten, Ruby Morgan and Sasha Petty.
Walden won their third Hugh Craig Cup match when they defeated Stansted Hall & Elsenham by 64 runs.
After winning the toss, Walden skipper Louis Temblett chose to bat first, and his team made a solid start.
Tight bowling and fielding made runs hard to come by but a spell of lusty hitting, including one huge six, from Bertis Scott (25) took the team's final total to 108.
Walden opening bowlers Harry Ball and Harry Cooke made life difficult for Stansted Hall. But it was Alex Albright who made short work of the middle order, taking two wickets for just one run in a four-over spell,
With Temblett also taking two wickets, Stansted Hall were all out for just 44.
AN impressive three-wicket haul from debutant Toby Parrish helped Saffron Walden beat Cambridge Granta by 86 runs.
Visitors Granta won the toss and chose to bat first, but they quickly came under pressure.
Parrish took three wickets in his two overs for just four runs, and there were wickets apiece for skipper Sam Spaxman, Tom Wisbey and Joe Stride.
Wicketkeeper Nathan Wood showed good reactions to claim a stumping in the middle of the innings, and Granta were restricted to 197 from their 15 overs.
In reply, Walden openers Tom Woods and Henry Clare made a solid start, scoring 21 for no loss.
Ben Wiseman and Callum Atherton accelerated the run rate to take the game away from Granta and Walden eased to 283 for 7. Wisbey finished things off with a top score of 15 not out.


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Holidays are always a great excuse to get together and have some fun. Not that we need any particular reason to meet up and relax, but there's usually something special about an occasion that happens only once each year. A theme of sorts that helps bring out that little extra zing that makes any gathering extra special.
Celebrating Independence Day Together
A few weeks ago my friends and I celebrated July 4th, American Independence Day. To most of the world it's just another day, but to us it's an annual tradition that we've been celebrating for as far back as I can remember. The day itself is special enough to the point that it certainly isn't any plain old gathering or festivities, that's because it's usually celebrated with fireworks.
Now, unless you're a frequent visitor to Disneyland the odds of seeing an aerial display of fireworks any other day of the year is unlikely at best. That's why many plan ahead and look for places and vantage points to watch one of the multitude of shows around the country. It can be a hotel room or a house overlooking the area. The important thing is to spend the day with friends and family while waiting for the big finale after dark.
Celebrating Our Own Way
While it's true that that's the typical way to celebrate the fourth of July, my friends and I do it a little differently. Instead of simply eating food and passing the time until the colorful and vibrant patterns of fireworks begin to explode in midair, we take matters into our own hands. The meaning of that is simple enough, we light fireworks of our own. Some big, some small and some are even a little loud – it's the main attraction of our annual celebration.
It was like having our own private light show with the sky directly above us morphing into an array of colors that anyone could have briefly mistaken for a professional fireworks show. In short, it was mindless fun and exhilarating in ways that are hard to compare with.
The jittery excitement of setting off something as simple as a Roman candle is nothing but heart pounding. That feeling as the fuse is lit and the accompanying jolt of force as projectiles are launched, funnels of light mere inches from your eyes. It's a surreal experience and I can honestly say it's the most fun I can get outside of a vacation. When you think about it launching fireworks yourself is simply such a far cry from the silent awe of watching the sky light up for minutes on end but is it a better experience? Definitely but mileage can vary, depending on the company.
Friends Are What it's All About
It's not a party without friends after all. There's a little more than ten of us in the core group, the people that will be there year after year without fail. In truth for most of them, I only see once a year; on that particular day in fact.
That doesn't mean we aren't friends, quite the opposite, as it's just easier to keep in touch through social media these days. It's just that we've been celebrating July 4th for so long that even though we only spend one day out of a year together our bonds are surprisingly good. Perhaps we just get talkative under the brilliant display of fireworks, then again it could be the beer talking.
Regardless, it's like seeing those old friends that move away but visit occasionally. It certainly makes catching up interesting, as I hear the highlights of the entire year compressed into the span of a few hours. The good, the bad and everything in between – exactly the kind of things friends should talk about.
New Faces
Familiar faces aren't the only ones who show up, frankly it's an open party and someone will usually bring a new face. The more the merrier is a proverb we certainly believe to be true, but I don't think our happy festivities can quite compare to the thrill of getting to know new people.
Trading stories with someone for the first time can only be described as exciting and intriguing. I think meeting new people always is, because you don't know who you're going to meet.
Over the years I've many interesting people, people who have become my friends and who I would never have met otherwise.
One Special Friend
Of course, there are certain people who stand out. For instance my friend Jessica whom I met a few years back has been a constant influence in my life ever since. A steady rock when I needed support for this idea or that idea and someone to talk shop with, that's because we share a lot of the same nerdy interests.
She lifts me up when I'm down and I tend to do the same in my own unique humorous way for her. In truth, it's kind of surprising that we met at our little fireworks party but I suppose the greatest of friendships do have humble beginnings. I'm thankful that I have a friend like her.
Reasons to Overcome Your Reserve
All in all even though I may not be the greatest of social butterflies, having a tradition of celebration among friends is a grand idea. The fun and relaxing atmosphere aside, the chance to expand your network of contacts is worth the hours of cleaning up we endure afterwards. So, if someone invites you to a party and you're free just say yes, who knows you may even meet someone special.


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Unlocking the Key to Deep Sleep
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Making the Ferguson Commission Matter
By Danny Wicentowski
My Fake Boyfriend Became a Real-Life Crush
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Rep. Jeffrey Pogue Bill Would Ban Unisex Bathrooms
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Darren Wilson Gives Speech to Nonprofit
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Angel Stewart and Other Victims of Violence Ask for Mercy
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Obama Praises St. Louis' LaunchCode
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The bill has "Whore-Money Ride" written on it.
Monroe County doesn't have a monopoly on motorists who dislike cyclists, but its citizens, particularly farmers, have a reputation for being unusually vocal. A few miles away from county signs telling cyclists to share the road and keep to the right, a storage shed on Bluff Road is spray-painted with messages that include "Ban Bikes on Bluff," "Ride Other Roads" and "Not Just a 'Farmer Thing.'"
Do the math, and the rancor in Monroe County seems a mystery. The roads are not well traveled. Bluff Road, for example, handles between 2,000 and 3,000 cars per day, far below capacity for a two-lane road with a 55-mph speed limit, says Ron Polka, Monroe County highway engineer. "A highway like that could have 8,000, 10,000 cars a day and still not be a problem," he says. But what visitors see as a rural byway locals see as a major north-south thoroughfare.
Over the years, the county has added shoulders to the northern section of Bluff Road in an effort to make room for cyclists. "If you know the history of Monroe County, there's some people who wish we didn't do that," Polka says. "There's probably some people who wish we'd put barbs on it." The idea was to provide enough room for cyclists to get to roads that connect with less-crowded levee roads running closer to the river. Today, the aggregate shoulders are broken up and littered with gravel -- hazardous at best for someone on a bicycle, especially road models with drop handlebars that aren't intended for off-road use. Farther south, the shoulder gets even worse, consisting of crushed rock or grass. "There's no place for a bicycle to go," Polka says.
But that hasn't stopped the cyclists from coming to Monroe County and irritating some locals. Farmers say bicycles get in their way when they're driving combines and tractors between fields during planting and harvest, the same seasons when cycling is most popular. They complain that cyclists trespass on private land and too often don't pay attention to other traffic. Even when cyclists are courteous, they can be a pain. Monroe County has long been a mecca for large rides, and getting a 16-foot-wide combine around a string of a dozen or more riders, even when they ride in single file, can be impossible on roads without shoulders.
John Valentine, a patron at the Fountain Inn, says whether roads have shoulders shouldn't make a difference: Cyclists need to make every effort to get out of the way of motorists. "They should move as far to the right as practical," he says while nursing a beer. "I wouldn't have a problem with that." McClellan, the Fountain's owner, concurs. He says he resents doctors and lawyers from St. Louis who come here on bicycles but won't drink beer from a can or eat a cheeseburger fixed in a microwave.
That resentment of cyclists is reflected in county ordinances. Monroe County is one of a handful of Illinois counties that require permits for organized rides. Until the permit ordinance was amended on July 17, groups of five or more riders needed a permit from the county sheriff. Although the amended ordinance raises the threshold to 50 riders, it adds several new restrictions: No more than 300 riders can participate in organized rides on county roads. They must wear identifying numbers and provide their names and addresses and the serial numbers of their bicycles, requirements aimed at helping sheriff's deputies identify cyclists who flout traffic laws or cause other problems.
County Board Chairman Robert Rippelmeyer says the previous five-rider limit was ridiculous -- it could have put some families at odds with the law. "We did consider not having anything at all, just abolishing the ordinance and do nothing and let them ride," he says. But commissioners decided permits were a good idea; law-enforcement officers would know when and where to expect heavy bicycle traffic. "It was just a matter of keeping track of where they were," he says. "We were having some complaints about their behavior." Permits, which must be applied for 30 days in advance of a ride, also minimize the likelihood that cyclists will find themselves on roads under construction, Rippelmeyer says.
Tom Yarbrough, bicycle-program manager for Trailnet, based in Missouri, says television and newspaper reports on the Dillenberger episode prompted commissioners to change the ordinance. "It wasn't until just recently, when all the media got involved -- that's what made things change," says Yarbrough, who's organized rides for years in Monroe County, a handful of which have attracted more than 1,000 riders. "You can't plan a ride in Monroe County without somebody thinking that there's a problem over there because they read about it in the newspaper. The cycling, the people, the roads -- nothing had changed in Monroe County, except it got a lot of media attention. The media attention drove people to get involved."
At least in theory, the impact of the new permit ordinance seems minuscule. It applies only to roads under county jurisdiction, and there are only seven such roads, including Bluff Road, in Monroe County, Yarbrough says. Most roads are controlled by the county's road-district commission, which denied several permit applications this spring and summer before cyclists convinced the powers that be that the county ordinance didn't authorize the road-district commission to deny or grant permits.
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over the west side of town. The photo was released at a community meeting last night. Police Chief, Paul Bostrack tells us they won't stop investigating until the flag burner is behind bars.
17 flags have been lit on fire as of Wednesday.


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The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated on February 8, 1910, so most packs celebrate our anniversary in February with the Blue and Gold Banquet. According to the BSA website, "the purpose of the blue and gold banquet is to celebrate the pack's anniversary, thank pack leaders and other adults who have helped the pack, and inspire the leaders, Scouts, and parents."
There are almost as many kinds of Blue and Gold Banquets as there are packs. Some groups have a full catered meal while others have a potluck dinner and others only serve cake or have an ice cream sundae bar.
Packs may have special games that the boys play or have a fun entertainer such as a magician. Some packs have a Blue and Gold theme with elaborate decorations supporting the theme while others decorate with blue and gold balloons and centerpieces made by the boys.
Awards may be given at a Blue and Gold Banquet. Some hold their Arrow of Light ceremony or their Crossover for Webelos. Other packs just make this a fun party for the boys.
Regardless of how your pack celebrates, there is some planning involved. I've searched the internet and found 6 good planning guides that may help you as you prepare to celebrate the Boys Scouts of America's birthday!
The first guide comes from Kommissioner Karl with the Seneca District in the Buckeye Council. Kommissioner Karl's guide not only includes planning steps, it also gives you suggestions for meals, decorations, skits, ceremonies, games and fun awards.
The second guide is from Pack 204, but unfortunately, I'm not sure where this pack is located. The guide has a very detailed list of tasks and responsible people (such as "Webelos Den Leader" or "Committee Chair") that is sorted by topic and by responsibility.
If you're looking for Blue & Gold banquet supplies,
Oriental Trading is a great place to get them!
Our third guide comes from the National Capital Area Council's 2001 Pow Wow. But don't let the date deter you from reading through it! Planning, themes, ideas, a timeline, a suggested program, decorating hints, recipes, prayers, skits, ceremonies, songs, fun awards, crafts and more are all found in this comprehensive 38 page document.
The fourth guide was actually compiled by an Orlando, Florida magician. From what I gather, Lyndel has performed at many Blue and Gold Banquets in his area. His guide gives you a good overview and complements many of the topics we've seen in the other guides.
Rich Smith of Pack 133 in Coatsville, Pennsylvania wrote our fifth guide. His guide include information about including a door prize raffle in your Blue and Gold Banquet. Seating and room set up are two other good topics he covers in the guide.
The final guide is courtesy of the Orange County Council. It covers a plethora of topics similar to those in the National Capital Area Council guide. I love the final comment, "DON'T FORGET TO HAVE FUN."
Yours in Scouting,
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A science blog with Eric Berger
Monthly Archive for October, 2007
LiveBlog: Can we rely on government to study nano's risks?
One of the most important nanotechnology stories of the last few years has been the rise of concerns about the environmental and health implications of nanotechnology. Specifically, these manmade materials are so small that it's easy for them to get inside human cells and move throughout the environment. Some scientists and environmental organizations would like […] [Read More]
Bad science. Not that there's anything wrong with that!
I'm going to post this story about male football players and homosexuality without much comment, but to say I'm staggered by this research methodology would be an understatement. Here's the news release: The Outing. A study of former high-school American Football players has found that more than a third said they had had sexual relations […] [Read More]
The space station is broken. Again.
This time the station's solar panels can't be rotated properly. Plans to add the European and Japanese science modules on upcoming missions, beginning in December, may be delayed. Let's back up a little bit for some perspective. First announced in 1993, construction began on the international space station in 1998. A decade later NASA and […] [Read More]
T.S. Noel and the effect of a strong front on the Gulf
There was a bit too much hullaballo yesterday about Tropical Storm Noel, a system that likely won't develop into a hurricane, and very likely will have minimal impact on the United States. For Gulf coast residents, the system serves to illustrate a couple of points about late-season storms. First of all, instead of traversing westward […] [Read More]
The improbable, brilliant career of Richard Gibbs
The subject of a profile in today's paper, Richard Gibbs, has an interesting story to tell of his rise from a farmer's son to directing the Human Genome Sequencing Center at Baylor College of Medicine. Many are told in the profile, but I wanted to squeeze one more in, the fact that it was only […] [Read More]
Joe Bastardi: Perception is not always reality
Accuweather.com forecaster Joe Bastardi recently left a detailed comment in a thread from earlier this week, and I wanted to make sure it wasn't lost. In the comment he defends himself against the accusation that he's all about hype, and not solid forecasting. Joe B. Something I did want make clear though about the "extreme" […] [Read More]
Wanna see a buckyball born? Got it right here.
Buckyballs, hollow balls of carbon discovered at Rice University in 1985, have long retained a mystery. How, precisely, are they formed amid the hot, pressurized chemical reactions used to create them? Now, the act of buckyball formation has been captured on video by researchers at Sandia National Laboratory and Rice University, answering the long-standing question. […] [Read More]
Where do you stand in line to get a pandemic flu vaccine?
The federal government recently released a draft version of its priority list for vaccine during the next pandemic influenza, which may come from avian influenza. I'm right where I should be, last in line with 120 million healthy adults aged 19 to 64 years old. Here's a graphical view of the prioritization: PandemicFlu.gov I would […] [Read More]
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It takes more then a Small Business Saturday event to make stores in downtown La Crosse tick. And though the numbers were good this past weeeknd, Downtown Mainstreet's, Tim Kabat, says support every day is what really makes them profitable.
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Missouri Drivers Permit Practice Test (MO) 2015
Before you can be issued with a Missouri drivers license, you will have to take both a learner's permit test and a driving skills exam. There are many ways for you to prepare for the driving test and taking the 2015 Missouri drivers permit practice test is not the worst one. The 2015 Missouri drivers license practice test can help you learn the state driving rules, road signs and safe driving practices. The main advantage of taking Missouri practice drivers tests is that they allow you to identify the driving rules you may have misunderstood during your study sessions, so you can always go back and review those materials.
Missouri Drivers Permit Practice Test (MO) 2015
Who Needs A Missouri Drivers Practice Test
If you are reading this, you are probably thinking of applying for a Missouri driver's license or Missouri learners permit right now and you know that before you can be issued with a learners permit, you must take a Missouri DMV permit test. The drivers permit test covers Missouri driving laws, traffic signs and safe driving practices.
This is where the Missouri drivers permit practice test comes in. The tests are based on the materials put forth in the official Missouri DMV manual, the same book the real driver's permit test is based on, and it follows the same format, so they are an invaluable tool to anyone who's getting ready to tackle the real thing, especially if used the right way.
Study Resources
Since the Missouri permit practice test was only meant to supplement your other study resources, you should not use it instead of the regular study guide. Prior to taking the Missouri drivers license practice test, grab yourself a copy of the Missouri drivers manual and read the rules outlined there. Once done, take a Missouri DMV practice test and see how well you can do. Don't settle for one test and take as many as you can. Write out those questions you miss and revisit the chapters in the book that cover these topics. Now go back and take some more Missouri practice tests. Repeat this process until you start getting a score of at least 90% on each drivers practice test. This score is a little higher than the one you need to get at the Missouri DMV, but that's all right, you cannot be "too good" when it comes to knowing the driving rules.
Taking a state-approved Missouri driver's education course is another way for you to prepare for the Missouri permit test, although it can be a little expensive. Most of the drivers education classes will include practice driving tests, so you won't have to look for any outside study materials.
Missouri drivers practice test allows you to pass your permit test with no hassle at all. Take a practice drivers test to make sure you are prepared for the real thing!
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Route 229 Widening, Town of Culpeper
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Project at a Glance
Construction advertisement summer 2015
In Design
$11.32 million estimated
Lengths and Limits
0.804 mile; from Fairview Road to the northern Culpeper town limit
Brian Arnold
Project Purpose
The primary purpose of this project is to improve Route 229 (N. Main Street) in the town of Culpeper from two lanes to five lanes.
What Is Proposed?
VDOT, in conjunction with the Town of Culpeper, proposes to improve Route 229 to a five-lane undivided highway. The project will feature sidewalk on the west side of Route 15/29 Business, plus a 10-foot shared-use path on the east side of Route 229 and the north side of Route 15/29 Business.
This project originated in 1997 and at that time included the intersection improvement that later became the proposed project to construct a roundabout at Routes 15/29 and 229. The projects were split in 2008 at the request of the Town of Culpeper due to regained support of the locally administered Western Inner Loop project.
A slight design change has been implemented on the southern end of the project to accommodate future construction of the inner loop.
Project Schedule
Public hearing - August 24, 1999
Chief Engineer's approval - December 16, 1999
Right of way acquisition and utility relocation begins - October 31, 2012
Construction advertisement - Summer 2015
Construction start - Fall 2015
Project schedule is subject to change.
Project Costs
Total Cost: $11,316,672
Engineering of Roadway Plans: $2,400,000
Right of Way Acquisition and Utility Relocation: $2,316,672
Construction: $6,600,000
These costs are preliminary planning estimates and subject to change as the project develops. Estimates will be updated as the project progresses. This project will be financed using federal funds.


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Dear TROOPERS,
We wish you a Happy New Year and hope You got to enjoy a couple days off!
2014 was amazing and we are excited to bring the 8th edition of Troopers to You! – As always our main theme is: We want to make the world a safer place and TROOPERS15 will bring us all one-step closer to this common goal. We want to give you an environment where practitioners, hackers and the academic research community provide high-end education, while ideas, professional alliances and new friendships can prosper. Return for Troopers' classics such as the legendary electronic badge challenge, the exhilarating 10k morning run, our big-shared dinner party with hacking contest, and all the other amenities you love so much about your TROOPERS memories. Every year we look forward to old friends and new faces - so join and register today!
TROOPERS15 will take place from 16th to 20th of March 2015 in Heidelberg
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1). As usual, we provide the well-known "Attack & Research" and "Defense and Management" conference tracks. As introduced last year, the first conference day again features a "special track" on a dedicated topic - SAP security.
And there is also something new this year - The "Hands-On Track", where you can get your hands dirty and try out the newly learned knowledge with support by the experts!
2). The Monday and Tuesday (16th & 17th March 2015) of TROOPERS Week we will host our premium selection of the TROOPERS15 Trainings:
There are two-day trainings as well as one-day trainings to choose from.
These are not your typical classroom trainings, but a chance for you to learn from the leading experts in their topics. The trainings this year include our annual IPv6 Security Summit:
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Invaluable coins reveal the history of ancient Greece
One hundred and twenty-six coins which reveal the essential chapters in the history of ancient Greece will be on display at the Hong Kong Museum of History from tomorrow (July 14) to October 4.
Selected from the renowned Zhuyuetang Collection, the invaluable coins not only form a pleasing art gallery of miniatures, but also make up the story of Greek coinage during a period when a wide sweep of historical events took place.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the exhibition, Secretary for Home Affairs, Dr Patrick Ho Chi-ping, said the coins selected from the Zhuyuetang Collection were unique and rare.
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Before the coinage was invented, people paid for goods and services by cutting pieces of precious metal. The fixed values and known weights of coins made transaction much more convenient and greatly enhanced the trading.
The earliest coins of Greece were struck in Ionia-Lydia on the coast of Asia Minor (today's Turkey) with electrum, an alloy of gold and silver. Coins of that time were produced in denominational set and some of them were inscribed with a name.
Early electrum coinage produced by Greek civic bodies was often badged with types that formed a pun on the city's name or alluded to a myth or religious cult associated with the city. While each of these civic electrum issues may have been handy for commercial use in its own city, the circulation did not operate over larger distances. Since the gold to silver ratio in an alloy could easily be altered, pure gold and silver eventually replaced electrum.
Athens was one of the earliest city-states to produce silver coinage, starting from the latter half of the 6th century BC. Widely trusted throughout the Mediterranean, this was eventually imitated in Palestine and Egypt. The design the Athenians settled on closely linked coinage with the city, the obverse showing the head of Athens' patron goddess, Athena, the reverse, her sacred bird, the owl.
At the great Pan-Hellenic (or 'all-Greek') festivals, the individual city-states of Greece set aside their considerable differences and came together to worship gods and goddesses. Such events were expensive to organise and could well require a coinage. Among the many festivals, the Olympic Games was the most important. Some Greek historians even saw their world as beginning with the first Olympic Games in 776 BC.
By 338 BC Philip II of Macedon ruled over all of mainland Greece. His coinage was produced in huge quantities which included gold, silver and bronze.
After Philip's death, his son, Alexander the Great (336-323 BC), pushed the kingdom he had inherited further to the east, conquering the Persian Empire and reaching Afghanistan and India, the edge of the known world. Alexander created coinage that was totally identifiable with himself. Wherever in his empire it had been produced, it looked just the same. In a world without mass media but with a widely differing cultural makeup, this great innovator saw that only coinage could effectively unite a huge population and carry his clarion message across the vast spaces of Asia.
Alexander the Great died in 323 BC. The Successors kept using his designs and his name in the coinage. Obviously they needed to stress their personal relationships with Alexander to legitimise their power. However, the Macedonian kingdom ended following the rise of the Roman Empire.
Egypt was ruled for more than 250 years by the Ptolemy dynasty. The Ptolemies were remarkable for the amount of gold coinage they put into circulation and certain silver denominations also show how wealthy the kingdom was. When Egypt finally succumbed to the Empire of Rome in 31 BC under the rule of its last queen, Cleopatra VII, the story of coinage ended.
The exhibition at the Museum of History will tell the story of these important events through the display of more than 100 ancient Greeks coins and a number of other selected Greek artefacts as well as detailed text panels. To coincide with the exhibition, a seminar will also be held this Saturday (July 17) from 2pm to 5.30pm at the Lecture Hall of the Museum of History. The owner of Zhuyuetang Collection, Mr Richard W C Kan; Curator of Greek Coins at the British Museum, Mr Andrew Meadows, and Chairperson of Financial and Monetary History of the Greek World and Director of the Museological Department of the Royal Library of Belgium (Brussels), Professor Francois de Callatay, will discuss the topics of how coinage became a form of money of Europe and Asia; and the relationship between coinage and Greek culture. They will also tell audiences the story of the most valuable ancient coin in the world - the Aitna Tetradrachm. The seminar will be conducted in English as well as Cantonese. Admission is free and 140 seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Folks from the Commonwealth Project spoke to LUGOD a little at Whole Earth
last month. Here's a note from Davy Bui.
I'll be passing along another note from Ethan Ireland, who'll be at
tonight's LUGOD meeting to talk a little about the project, and how
LUGOD can participate, before tonight's presentation.
----- Forwarded message from davy bui <firstname.lastname@example.com> -----
Hello Bill and the rest of LUGOD,
The show is scheduled to hit Davis Community TV and
Sac Pubic Access (as well as online) in summer 2005,
probably in August.
At heart, the show's basic theme is to highlight local
issues, culture, events, etc with the long-term goal
of empowering people to take control and
responsibility for their own communities and lives.
In this sense, there is no difference between our
philosophy and the Open Source/FSF philosophy other
than scope. "Free" (whether software or freedom) is
great but comes at a cost. Our objective is to
present viewers with myriad ways to proactively engage
their lives. If a person mindlessly consumes, votes
and does what any glitzy ad suggests, how is this
person going to stop using MS Windows? I used to say
that MS Windows is symptomatic of why 9/11 occurred;
Americans have been conditioned to just do whatever
they're told without question -- the ultimate
extension of Neal Stephenson's "In the Beginning,
There Was the Command Line." People are innoculated
with passivity across the whole social spectrum.
That's why our show will spotlight political issues,
local artists and culture, technology, people, etc.
There are several ways LUGOD (and I will try to
contact as well) can help:
* Content for the show - help us produce segments
that will demystify computers for people so they're
not scared of their own hardware. The computer is
such a powerful tool and most people turn it into a
glorified calculator.
* Web resources - We have yet to establish a
web-host or a webmaster to build our web site. Any
help on this would be great.
* Financial - This is the least time-intensive way
to help but certainly appreciated, nonetheless.
If you'd prefer, a small group of us can come to LUGOD
and make a short presentation, perhaps in July.
In any case, thank you for your interest and karmic
support. It was great meeting you!
--- Bill Kendrick <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:
> Hello Davy, this is Bill Kendrick from the Linux
> Users' Group of Davis.
> You gave me your card, and a small pamphlet about
> the Public Commonwealth
> Project's "Chew On This!" public access television
> show at Whole Earth, and
> mentioned you'd be interested in getting some tech
> and Open Source content
> for your show.
> (I'm Cc'ing LUGOD's officer mailing list. To the
> officers: this is Davy Bui,
> and the project can be found at:
> http://www.public-commonwealth.org/ )
> Please tell me how we can help, and how we can
> participate.
> You mentioned that "Chew On This!" might also air on
> Davis' public access
> channel. Can you give us any further details on
> that?
> Thanks!
> -bill!
> firstname.lastname@example.com
> http://www.lugod.org/
> Linux Users' Group of Davis
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Wednesday, May 4, 2011
© Copyright 2015 Clayton News Daily
By Kathy Jefcoats
Richard Hoffmann found his Nirvana and its name is Jonesboro.
Hoffmann, of Southern California, says he has "just an interest" in the wildly-popular ode to the south, "Gone With The Wind," but his wife begs to differ.
"We have a whole room with 'Gone With The Wind' stuff in it," said Barbara Huffmann. "And I just bought him an original version of the book on eBay."
With those telling facts exposed, the retired CPA just shrugs his shoulders.
"And I read it again before this trip," Richard Hoffmann said.
The Hoffmanns were ambling through the Road to Tara Museum in downtown Jonesboro Wednesday, catching bits and pieces of "the movie" as it plays in a loop, and marveling at the memorabilia. Just feet away are friends Gail and David Buker of California and Tennessee, and Sue and Gary Sprouse of Buford. In addition to the obvious draw, the two couples are fascinated by the history of the Confederacy.
"I was born in Atlanta, so my heritage is here," said Gail Buker. "I have been doing research on the South and really enjoy the history. I've learned a lot about the generosity of the Southern people during the Civil War. The locals here were very kind to the Union soldiers and that goes to show the warmth of the people."
Sue Sprouse said Jonesboro is a great place to send visitors who come to Georgia.
"We have some friends coming from Arizona in a few weeks, and we will be sending them here," she said.
All three couples are prime examples of the thousands of tourists who stroll through time in Clayton County every year. Some seek remnants of the Old South, others are intrigued by Margaret Mitchell's version of it -- all spend money here. The Clayton County Convention and Visitors Bureau joins the rest of the country in celebrating such tourists May 7-15 during National Tourism Week.
"We're going to be releasing economic impact numbers that week so people can see what tourism has done in the last year for Clayton County," said Rebekah Cline, the spokeswoman for the local bureau.
Cline said awards will be handed out Tuesday to people who have gone above and beyond local hospitality. Patrick Duncan, president of the bureau, said tourism is the lifeblood of the state's economy.
"Tourism helps bring in millions of dollars in revenue to our country and is the second largest industry in the state of Georgia," he said.
Because of the worldwide popularity of Mitchell's book, Jonesboro attracts international visitors. Wednesday, as the Hoffmanns were reveling in facts and figures behind their favorite movie, a tour bus filled with tourists from Germany, Switzerland and Austria pulled up to the museum. Lisa Yost of American Ring Travel said some 40 Europeans landed in Atlanta yesterday and boarded the bus on a 14-day tour of the Southern states. One of their first stops was Clayton County.
Patricia Tonak of Dusseldorf, Germany, said she is a big fan of the United States and ate grits for the first time that morning.
"This is my first time in Jonesboro, but of course I saw the movie, I love the clothes, dresses, they are all beautiful," she said. "I want to see all 50 states before I am 50, which is in about eight years."
Tonak said she is "impressed by everything" and may realize a favorite visit once she gets home and has time to reflect.
"I am taking in everything right now," said Tonak. "Atlanta is quite a nice city."
More like this story
- Cline ready to market Clayton County ( April 22, 2011 )
- Clayton tourism spokesperson Cline wins service award ( December 16, 2011 )
- Clayton tourism spokesperson Cline wins service award ( December 16, 2011 )
- Three join tourism board ( August 13, 2011 )
- Three honored for promoting tourism ( May 12, 2011 )


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Man deserves consideration, too often these awards are based on stats and not how a player impacts the games.
Man deserves consideration, too often these awards are based on stats and not how a player impacts the games.
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Just stop....Watt, Miller, Aldon, Jennings, Tillman all make a bigger impact than fat boy
Show a little class tmac
But no, Vince doesn't deserve it. Not even close. I do think that stats can be overrated and misleading though.
I agree. He is a monster. When he wants to there is no force in the league that can touch him. If he doesn't win then the award is a sham.
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Unfortunately he doesn't have the stats, that's what tickles the medias pickle
Nobody disrupts a teams offense more than Big Vince... The man is an absolute force and is waaaaaay underrated...
With that said, Von Miller or J.J Watt will win.
ummm NO
You have to watch just VW the whole game to appreciate how much he effects the game. Is he going to win the DPOY award? No. But he is very important to the Patriots D.
I don't know if he is the DPOY or even worthy of consideration, but, in my view, he is a pretty damn good player!
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It's not too often that I do print design but I recently designed a holiday greeting company for my employer, Mass Transmit, to send to all their clients. I'm really happy with the way it came out. It's the kind of idea where everything just came together. Brand integration into the imagery as well as perfect content integration since the point of the card is to say that Mass Transmit was making a donation in the clients name to the Children's Aid Society.
This has just been added to my design portfolio over at richbarrettdesign.com where you can see the inside of the card as well as many other projects, inside and out.