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First Solar, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2012 Financial Results

 Record net sales of $1.1 billion for the fourth quarter and $3.4 billion for 2012

 GAAP earnings per fully diluted share of $1.74 for the fourth quarter and loss of $1.11 for 2012

 Non-GAAP earnings per fully diluted share of $2.04 for the fourth quarter and $4.90 for 2012

 Cash and marketable securities of $1 billion

 Guidance of $0.70 to $0.90 per fully diluted share for first quarter 2013

Tuesday, February 26, 2013
First Solar, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2012 Financial Results16:02 EST Tuesday, February 26, 2013 TEMPE, Ariz. (Business Wire) -- First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced financial results for the quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2012. Net sales were a record $1.1 billion in the quarter, an increase of $236 million from the third quarter of 2012 and $415 million from the fourth quarter of 2011. The increase in net sales from the third quarter of 2012 was primarily due to increased revenue recognition for the Topaz project, and an increase in third-party module sales. Net sales for 2012 were $3.4 billion, up 22% from 2011. The Company reported fourth quarter GAAP net income per fully diluted share of $1.74, compared to $1.00 in the third quarter of 2012 and a loss of $4.78 in the fourth quarter of 2011, which included $454 million in pre-tax goodwill impairment and restructuring charges. The fourth quarter of 2012 was impacted by pre-tax charges of $25 million (reducing EPS by $0.30), relating to previously announced restructuring actions. The Company reported a full-year GAAP loss of $1.11 per share for 2012, including the impact of pre-tax charges of $529 million (reducing EPS by $5.99), relating to previously announced restructuring actions and costs in excess of normal warranty. Non-GAAP net income per fully diluted share was $2.04 for the fourth quarter and $4.90 for full-year 2012. Cash and Marketable Securities at the end of 2012 were $1 billion, up from $717 million at the end of the third quarter of 2012. Cash flows from operations were $328 million in the fourth quarter, and $762 million for the full-year 2012. The Company also provided guidance for the first quarter of 2013 as follows: Net Sales of $650 to $750 million Gross Margin of 25-27% OPEX of $90 to $100 million Operating income of $70 to $100 million Tax rate between 11% and 13% EPS of $0.70 to $0.90 per fully diluted share Cash flow from Operations of $0 to $100 million CAPEX of $80 to $100 million "Despite a very challenging market environment, we continued to make meaningful progress in all critical value drivers for the Company," said Jim Hughes, CEO of First Solar. "We exceeded our module and balance-of-systems cost reduction targets for 2012, as announced in December 2011, further increased module efficiency and field performance, and achieved several key objectives in our strategy to develop and service new sustainable energy markets. We expect the market will remain turbulent for some time to come, but we have seen some evidence of improvement and believe we have the right strategy in place to retain our industry leadership by providing the best value for our customers." First Solar achieved several milestones over the past year: Acquired Solar Chile and established subsidiaries in India, the Middle East, South Africa and Thailand. Set new world record for CdTe cell efficiency at 18.7%. Increased average module efficiency to 12.9% for the fourth quarter of 2012, up 0.7 percentage points from the fourth quarter of 2011. Reduced the average module manufacturing costs on its best lines to $0.64 per watt (excluding underutilization), down from $0.69 in the fourth quarter of 2011. Surpassed 250 MWAC of grid-connected power at Agua Caliente, making it the world's largest operational solar power plant. Surpassed 7 GWDC of cumulative production, enough to provide clean electricity for approximately 3.5 million homes and displace 4.7 million metric tons of CO₂ annually. For a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to measures presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. ("GAAP"), see the tables below. First Solar has scheduled a conference call today, Feb. 26, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. EST to discuss this announcement. Investors may access a live webcast of this conference call by visiting http://investor.firstsolar.com/events.cfm. An audio replay of the conference call will also be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call. The audio replay will remain available until Monday, March 4, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. EST and can be accessed by dialing 888-203-1112 if you are calling from within the United States or 719-457-0820 if you are calling from outside the United States and entering the replay pass code 4625647. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Investors section of the Company's website approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and remain available for approximately 90 calendar days. About First Solar, Inc. First Solar is a leading global provider of comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) solar systems which use its advanced thin-film modules. The Company's integrated power plant solutions deliver an economically attractive alternative to fossil-fuel electricity generation today. From raw material sourcing through end-of-life module collection and recycling, First Solar's renewable energy systems protect and enhance the environment. For more information about First Solar, please visit www.firstsolar.com. For First Solar Investors This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Those statements involve a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks associated with the Company's business involving the Company's products, their development and distribution, economic and competitive factors and the Company's key strategic relationships and other risks detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. First Solar assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein. FIRST SOLAR, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except share data) (Unaudited) December 31,2012December 31,2011ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 901,294 $ 605,619 Marketable securities 102,578 66,146 Accounts receivable trade, net 553,567 310,568 Accounts receivable, unbilled 400,987 533,399 Inventories 434,921 475,867 Balance of systems parts 98,903 53,784 Deferred project costs 21,390 197,702 Deferred tax assets, net 44,070 41,144 Assets held for sale 49,521 — Note receivable, affiliate 17,725 — Prepaid expenses and other current assets 207,368 329,032 Total current assets 2,832,324 2,613,261 Property, plant and equipment, net 1,525,382 1,815,958 Project assets 358,824 374,881 Deferred project costs 486,654 122,688 Deferred tax assets, net 317,473 340,274 Marketable securities — 116,192 Restricted cash and investments 301,400 200,550 Goodwill 65,444 65,444 Inventories 134,375 60,751 Other assets 326,816 67,615 Total assets $ 6,348,692 $ 5,777,614 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 350,230 $ 176,448 Income taxes payable 5,474 9,541 Accrued expenses 554,433 406,659 Current portion of long-term debt 62,349 44,505 Deferred revenue 2,056 41,925 Other current liabilities 126,832 294,646 Total current liabilities 1,101,374 973,724 Accrued solar module collection and recycling liability 212,835 167,378 Long-term debt 500,223 619,143 Payments and billings for deferred project costs 636,518 167,374 Other liabilities 292,216 206,132 Total liabilities 2,743,166 2,133,751 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity: Common stock, $0.001 par value per share; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 87,145,323 and 86,467,873 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively 87 86 Additional paid-in capital 2,065,527 2,022,743 Accumulated earnings 1,529,733 1,626,071 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 10,179 (5,037 ) Total stockholders' equity 3,605,526 3,643,863 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 6,348,692 $ 5,777,614 FIRST SOLAR, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31,2012December 31,2011December 31,2012December 31,2011 Net sales $ 1,075,011 $ 660,352 $ 3,368,545 $ 2,766,207 Cost of sales 781,464 522,228 2,515,796 1,794,456 Gross profit 293,547 138,124 852,749 971,751 Operating expenses: Research and development 31,639 37,906 132,460 140,523 Selling, general and administrative 63,417 125,926 280,928 412,541 Production start-up 1,637 5,881 7,823 33,620 Goodwill impairment — 393,365 — 393,365 Restructuring 24,839 60,366 469,101 60,366 Total operating expenses 121,532 623,444 890,312 1,040,415 Operating income (loss) 172,015 (485,320 ) (37,563 ) (68,664 ) Foreign currency (loss) gain (2,156 ) 243 (2,122 ) 995 Interest income 3,129 3,726 12,824 13,391 Interest expense, net (2,694 ) (100 ) (13,888 ) (100 ) Other income, net 280 9 945 665 Income (loss) before income taxes 170,574 (481,442 ) (39,804 ) (53,713 ) Income tax expense (benefit) 16,396 (68,329 ) 56,534 (14,220 ) Net income (loss) $ 154,178 $ (413,113 ) $ (96,338 ) $ (39,493 ) Net income (loss) per share: Basic $ 1.77 $ (4.78 ) $ (1.11 ) $ (0.46 ) Diluted $ 1.74 $ (4.78 ) $ (1.11 ) $ (0.46 ) Weighted-average number of shares used in per share calculations: Basic 87,084 86,428 86,860 86,067 Diluted 88,549 86,428 86,860 86,067 Non-GAAP Financial Measures The non-GAAP financial measures included in the tables below are non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share, which adjust for the following items: Costs in Excess of Normal Warranty Expense and Restructuring. We believe the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, when taken together with the corresponding GAAP financial measures, provides meaningful supplemental information regarding the Company's operating performance. Our management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing the Company's performance to prior periods and investors benefit from an understanding of these non-GAAP financial measures. The use of non-GAAP financial measures has limitations and you should not consider these performance measures in isolation from or as an alternative to measures presented in accordance with GAAP such as net income and net income per share. Costs in Excess of Normal Warranty Expense: Included in our GAAP presentation of cost of sales and operating expense, costs in excess of normal warranty expense reflect estimated costs related to our remediation of a manufacturing excursion that occurred between June 2008 and June 2009. We exclude this expense from our non-GAAP measures because we do not believe they reflect expected long-term future costs. Restructuring: Included in our GAAP presentation of operating expenses, restructuring costs represent asset impairment and related costs and severance and termination related costs primarily due to a series of restructuring initiatives intended to align the organization with our long-term strategic plan including expected sustainable market opportunities and to reduce costs. We exclude restructuring costs from our non-GAAP measures because the asset impairment portion of the charges does not reflect our cash position or our cash flows from operating activities, and the restructuring charges overall do not reflect future operating expenses, are not indicative of our core operating performance, and are not meaningful in comparing to our past operating performance. Three Months Ended December 31, 2012 (In thousands except per share data) GAAPRestructuringNon-GAAP Net income before income taxes $ 170,574 $ 24,839 $ 195,413 Income tax expense (benefit) 16,396 (1,357 ) (1 ) 15,039 Net income $ 154,178 $ 26,196 $ 180,374 Net income per fully diluted share (2) $ 1.74 $ 0.30 $ 2.04 Weighted-average shares outstanding 88,549 88,549 88,549 (1) Amount adjusts the provision for income taxes to reflect the effect of the non-GAAP adjustments on non-GAAP net income. (2) Amount is calculated based upon Net income divided by Weighted-average shares outstanding. The sum of Net income per fully diluted share across the table may not equal the calculated amount due to rounding. Year Ended December 31, 2012 (In thousands except per share data) GAAPRestructuringCosts in Excess ofNormal Warranty CostNon-GAAP Net (loss) income before income taxes $ (39,804 ) $ 473,785 (1 ) $ 55,443 (2 ) $ 489,424 Income tax expense 56,534 1,142 (3 ) 1,687 (3 ) 59,363 Net (loss) income $ (96,338 ) $ 472,643 $ 53,756 $ 430,061 Net (loss) income per fully diluted share (4) $ (1.11 ) $ 5.38 $ 0.61 $ 4.90 Weighted-average shares outstanding 86,860 87,844 87,844 87,844 (1) Balance includes $469.1 million of restructuring expense and $4.7 million of costs associated with the repayment of debt for our German manufacturing center. (2) Balance includes (i) $35.1 million related to estimated expenses associated with certain remediation efforts related to the manufacturing excursion that occurred between June 2008 and June 2009. The remaining increase was primarily related to a change in estimate for the market value of the modules that we estimate will be returned to us under the voluntary remediation efforts that meet the required performance standards to be re-sold as refurbished modules, (ii) $15.9 million in estimated compensation payments to customers, under certain circumstances, for power lost prior to remediation of the customer's system under our remediation program, and (iii) $4.4 million in estimated expenses for remediation efforts related to module removal, replacement and logistical services committed to and undertaken by us beyond the normal product warranty. (3) Amount adjusts the provision for income taxes to reflect the effect of non-GAAP adjustments on non-GAAP net income. (4) Amount is calculated based upon Net (loss) income divided by Weighted-average shares outstanding. 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Re: Pooping too much?Posted by: Leslie Hemsing
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: I just recently changed my 5 month old jacks food to Innova. I thought the better the quality of the food the smaller the stools are, but since I've switched my pup goes like 4 times a day, 3 times average. Previously with his other brand (Purina One) he went twice. What could be wrong? He's perfectly healthy, active as can be. Is it that puppys just poop a lot? I increased the amount of food I give to him because of his growth spurt. Could that be the cause for many number two runs? I'm just curious as to why this would happen? Is it that better quality food results in smaller stools is not necessarily true? I'm thinking that it's because he's been really active lately, maybe his metabolism increased. Any answers would be appreciated.
Bless your heart -- you've answered your own question! An increase in the amount of food will naturally increase the amount of waste, especially when the terrier is being over-fed. Also, a "recent" change in diet can cause digestive problems and should not be considered normal.
It can take up to 6-8 weeks for a dog to show the results of being fed a premium diet. I suggest you back off over-feeding your pup and be patient regarding the results.

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Drew Barrymore and Jason Segal (of "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" full frontal fame) may or may not be dating. What we do know is that they sing a wicked version of "Rainbow Connection" together. [DListed]


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Well, considering all the RFRA bills popping up all over the United States, plus all the fun and games ISIS is bringing to the good folks in Syria and Iraq, Betty Bowers, the epitome of well-dressed christianity, has decided to clarify the true…Continue
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Ages ago (five or six years, I guess it is) when I first started recognizing my own atheism, one of the first atheist YouTubers I ran onto was Non Stamp Collector. His handiwork wasn't up to Disney's standards, nor even Hanna-Barbera, but his wit…Continue
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When we lived in Washington, D.C. in 1968, we often went to the ocean where we saw all kinds of things we had never seen before, or touched. Jelly fish were one such species. We picked them off the beach and threw them to each other, sometimes with painful consequence. We also on what seemed free-of-jelly-fish, and get stung on our feet. These interesting and exciting adventures as we long ago moved from those shore.
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Mathematics Anxiety and Mathematics Self-efficacy in Relation to Medication Calculation Performance in Nurses
Date: May 2012
Creator: Melius, Joyce
Description: The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze the relationships that exist between mathematics anxiety and nurse self-efficacy for mathematics, and the medication calculation performance of acute care nurses. This research used a quantitative correlational research design and involved a sample of 84 acute care nurses, LVNs and RNs, from a suburban private hospital. the participants filled out a Mathematics Anxiety Scale, a Nurse Self-Efficacy for Mathematics Scale and also completed a 20-item medication calculation test. Significant practical and statistical relationships were discovered between the variables utilizing multiple linear regression statistics and commonality analysis. As the Nurse's Mathematics anxiety score increased the scores on the medication test decreased and the scores on nurse self-efficacy for mathematics scale also decreased. the demographic item of "Hours a nurse worked in one week" had the greatest significance. the more hours a nurse worked the lower their score was on the medication calculation test. This study agrees with others that nurses are not good at mathematics. This study also correlated that as the number of hours worked increased so did the medication calculations errors. and many nurses have a measurable level of anxiety about mathematics and dosage calculations and this may influence ...
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Measuring the Effectiveness of Transfer of Learning Constructs and Intent to Transfer in a Simulation-based Leadership Training Program
Date: May 2013
Creator: Hix, Joanne W.
Description: The purpose of business training programs is to improve performance, which improved performance changes leadership behaviors based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) learned in training. One of the most common criticisms of leadership training is the tendency to focus on teaching theory but not on applying theory into practice, that is, transfer of learning. Research usually ends at the point of identifying, describing, or measuring factors that influence transfer. Ongoing research must identify what constructs in the transfer of learning process should be effectively changed or managed. There is a gap in research on the degree to which performance improvement through KSAs learned in a simulation training program actually transfer to the work environment. Additional research is needed that examines the relationship between transfer of learning and intent to transfer, which are critical outcomes in the field of human resource management and development. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between intent to transfer and four constructs in the transfer of learning process during a simulation-based leadership training program. Participants completed self-report assessments that measured the relationships between intent to transfer and four constructs: ability, motivation, work environment, and learner readiness. A correlational design was ...
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Measuring the Perceived Transfer of Learning and Training for a Customer Service Training Program Delivered by Line Managers to Call Center Employees in a Fortune 200 Financial Services Company
Date: December 2006
Creator: Perez, Gustavo A.
Description: The purpose of this study was to explore what effect manager involvement in the delivery of training has on employee learning (transfer of learning) and on student behavior after training (transfer of training). Study participants were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups and a customer service training program was delivered with and without manager involvement. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected immediately after training using a retrospective pretest-then/posttest-now instrument developed to measure the participants' perceived transfer of learning. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected approximately 4 weeks after training also using a retrospective pretest-then/posttest-now instrument developed to measure the participants' perceived transfer of training. Quality assurance data generated by the organization for the first full month after the training program was completed were collected to measure the actual transfer of training. A 13-item version of the Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale (MC-C) was included with the perceived transfer of training survey to measure the potential for self-perception bias with the perceived transfer of learning and the perceived transfer of training data. ANOVA results for the perceived transfer of learning and perceived transfer of training data indicated that there were no statistically significant differences between the experimental and control groups. ...
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Metro Environmental: The impact of training HVAC technicians using the SightPros-VirTechs system for remote, wireless, Internet video assistance.
Date: May 2008
Creator: Daily, Ellen Wilmoth Matthews
Description: This qualitative study explored the overall impact of training HVAC technicians using the SightPros-VirTechs system for remote, wireless, internet video assistance at a small HVAC company, Metro Environmental. John Thomason, the president/co-owner developed a website and a new SightPros communication tool that allows wireless, one-on-one, just-in-time, high-quality, video-monitored instructions between an expert at one site and a technician at another site. Metro Environmental successfully used the SightPros-VirTechs system to train a new apprentice remotely. The apprentice and expert changed their normal and routine physical activities because the expert worked remotely and the apprentice worked on-site. Within just a few months, the apprentice proved competent enough to go to customer accounts without more experienced technicians nearby. The technicians express excitement about the SightPros communication tool as a way to contact remote experts whenever needed. The customer and business contacts also give good reviews and suggest other benefits. The expert permanently captures the communications so the company can use the saved video for many applications, especially training. The dissertation provides a list of recommendations to trainers/educators for similar applications.
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A model of best practice: Leadership development programs in the nuclear industry.
Date: August 2006
Creator: Thatcher, Gregory W.
Description: This study looked at leadership development at top performing nuclear plants in the United States. The examination of leadership development as actually practiced in the nuclear energy industry lead to the development of a best practice model. The nuclear industry is self-regulated through the Institute for Nuclear Power Operations (INPO). INPO has been evaluating nuclear plants over the past 15 years. Recently they have identified supervisor performance as a key factor in poor plant performance. INPO created a model for leadership development called Growing Industry Leaders. The nuclear industry has identified its aging workforce and subsequent loss of leadership as an emerging issue facing the nuclear industry in the next five to ten years. This initiative was aimed at both the supervisor shortfalls identified through plant evaluations and the state of the workforce within the nuclear industry. This research evaluated the elements of this model and compared them to a model of best practice. This research answered the following questions: What elements of leadership development should be included in leadership development programs? What would a model of best practice in leadership development look like? Data was collected from nine out of 103 top performing plants. Development activities were categorized by ...
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Nontraditional students in community colleges and the model of college outcomes for adults.
Date: December 2005
Creator: Philibert, Nanette
Description: The purpose of this study was to examine three components of Donaldson and Graham's (1999) model of college outcomes for adults: (a) Prior Experience & Personal Biographies, (b) the Connecting Classroom, and (c) Life-World Environment, and to assess their application to traditional and nontraditional students in community colleges in both technical and nontechnical courses. The study sample was comprised of 311 community college students enrolled in technical and nontechnical courses during fall 2005. A survey instrument was developed based on the three model components through a review of the literature. Demographic data collected were utilized to classify students into a technical or nontechnical grouping as well as four classifications of traditionalism: (a) traditional, (b) minimally nontraditional, (c) moderately nontraditional, and (d) highly traditional. This study found that nontraditional students vary from traditional students in regards to the three model constructs. A post hoc descriptive discriminate analysis determined that the Life-World Environment component contributed the most to group differences with the minimally nontraditional group scoring the highest on this construct.
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A psychosocial interaction study of adulthood demographics and non-compulsory education participation using the National Household Education Survey.
Date: December 2011
Creator: Chillis, Jimmy, L.
Description: This report analyses the NHES: 2005 data to present the state of American education in reference to "adult" participation in education. Psychosocial interaction theory is applied to the social event of attaining adulthood to analyze and report the propensity of American adults to participate in non-compulsory adult education. The review of the literature of perceptual demographic variables of adult attainment: age, prior education, subordinate responsibility, child-age dependent care, marital status, job stability, and home ownership. The analysis compares the data of participants and non-participants of non-compulsory adult education using binomial logistic regression analysis with tests, for a 95% confidence level and .05 significance. Included is a discussion of how appropriately aligned development opportunities and experiences may further increase education effectiveness and performance outcomes.
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Rapid E-Learning Simulation Training and User Response
Date: May 2011
Creator: Rackler, Angeline
Description: A new trend in e-learning development is to have subject matter experts use rapid development tools to create training simulations. This type of training is called rapid e-learning simulation training. Though companies are using rapid development tools to create training quickly and cost effectively, there is little empirical research to indicate whether training created in this manner meets the needs of learners. The purpose of this study was to compare user responses to rapid e-learning simulation training to user responses receiving instructor-led training. The target population for this study was employees of a medium size private company in North America. Employees were divided into two groups and either received instructor-led training (comparison group) or received rapid e-learning simulation training (experimental group). The instrument used to measure user response was an adaptation of the technology acceptance model. Three variables were measured: training satisfaction, perceived ease of use, and perceived usefulness. Though no statistical significance was found between the two groups for training satisfaction and perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use was found to be statistically significant. Overall results fail to demonstrate the superiority of rapid e-learning simulation training over instructor-led training; however, this study indicates that rapid e-learning simulation training may ...
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Student characteristics and self-concept of secondary career and technical education students in a north central Texas region
Date: May 2010
Creator: Cox, Nancy Lynne
Description: Self-concept, discussed as a scholarly topic since the time of Socrates and Plato, is an important theoretical construct in education because self-concept is considered to be a desirable trait and a facilitator of positive future behavior. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the characteristics of students enrolled in career and technical education (CTE) programs and students' self-concept scores as measured by specific subscales from the Self-Description Questionnaire (SDQ). A total of 196 male and 89 female secondary students (Grades 9-12) enrolled in arts, audio/video technology and communications cluster courses in North Central Texas school districts participated in the study. Student characteristic variables of interest were age, gender, CTE program enrollment, and participation in CTE. The self-concept subscales analyzed were General, Academic, Verbal, Math, and Problem Solving. A canonical correlation analysis was conducted using the four student characteristic variables as predictors of the five self-concept variables to evaluate the multivariate shared relationship between the two variable sets. The full model across all functions explained about 23% of the variance between the variable sets. Function 1 explained 15% of the shared variance and Function 2 explained 7% of the variance that remained. This study detected a relationship ...
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A Study of Performance and Effort Expectancy Factors Among Generational and Gender Groups to Predict Enterprise Social Software Technology Adoption
Date: May 2013
Creator: Patel, Sunil S.
Description: Social software technology has gained considerable popularity over the last decade and has had a great impact on hundreds of millions of people across the globe. Businesses have also expressed their interest in leveraging its use in business contexts. As a result, software vendors and business consumers have invested billions of dollars to use social software to improve business and employee productivity. The purpose of this study was to provide insights to business leaders and decision makers as they shaped their enterprise social software (ESS) delivery plans. A vast body of information exists on the benefits of ESS and its technical implementation, but little empirical research is available on employees' perceptions of ESS expectancy factors (i.e. usefulness and ease of use). This study focused on IT managers' perceptions of ESS expectancy factors to understand their behavioral intent to adopt ESS technology. Additional research was performed to uncover relationships and differences between IT Managers' adoption intentions and employee age, gender, and generational groups. Survey results were analyzed using a correlation research design and demonstrated significant relationships were found between IT managers' expectancy factors and their behavioral intent to adopt ESS technology. Differences were also demonstrated between IT managers' age, gender, and ...
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Another invention Locke didn't foresee, of course, is the routine and easy use of contraception, which allows men and women to enjoy the rights to one another's bodies without the consequence of children. His assumption was that the downside, in a way, of the exercise of that right would typically be kids, and so the saddling of rights with obligations. Locke didn't seem to see the point of the legal institution of marriage in the absence of shared duties of parenthood. From that view, he would have sympathy for the contemporary European view about the obsolescence of marriage. But from another, he would insist that we continue to need kids, and they will continue to need to be raised well for a life of responsible freedom. Our freedom has to be chastened by the requirements of the perpetuation of the species, although, truth to tell, there may be no reason that the free individual as a free individual would be that incentivized by species-based concerns.
So it's a great relief for libertarians—and maybe it would have been news to Locke—to see the free choice of parenthood by high-achieving Americans today. They could contracept their way to a life of hook ups or a life of mere romance, but they are, in the way people never have before, freely choosing to lavish their scarce resources of time and money on their children. When it comes to kids, they're becoming conservative—that is, repressive. They're all about parental discipline, and they even believe that divorce should be tougher for parents to get that it is now.
They do remain, Reeves is quick to add, more liberal or permissive than most Americans when it comes to sex outside of marriage, abortion, legalized marijuana, and gay marriage. I can't help but add that their behavior suggests that they don't really believe that gay marriage is a marriage in full without children, just like they're not really about restricting divorce for those who don't have kids. They just know what the studies show: divorce and even divorce with parents re-marrying is bad for the kids. Their behavior suggests that they agree with Locke that marriage is a "co-parenting contract"—one that involves genuine commitment to putting the welfare of the kids first—that can't be broken until the kids can fend for themselves.
But there may be some obvious limits to the explanatory power of Reeves's rather Lockean or highly contractual interpretation of this emerging form of American commitment. He describes it in rather relentlessly functional terms. It's about "parental investments" producing "better outcomes" for the children who must grow up to flourish in the information economy. Both parents freely and equally take on the roles of "child-raiser and money-maker," and the juggling of those roles requires constant "trading and negotiating." And "reading bedtime stories," after all, is all about "accelerat[ing] literary skill acquisition." Well, they're might be a lot more to reading, say, the Little House on the Prairie books, just as there's a lot more to reading together any great or even really good book.
So it's obvious that two professional parents raising a child or two is pretty tough, although it is easier than being a single mom or being one of two parents either with lots of kids or no money or both. It's true the parents who both have full-time jobs and raise kids don't have much time for themselves. Without downgrading the self-denial or deferred gratification of the "investment," we can't forget that it's not quite as tough as Reeves says because of what he forgets to mention: parental love. It's just crazy to think that these parents are giving kids all the attention they can mainly in the service of making them more productive.
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Kotobukiya has posted a detail of their upcoming Mara Jade figure on Facebook. We already have a pretty good idea of what she'll look like, but this is the closest we've gotten so far.
The figure will reportedly be out in February.
Kotobukiya has posted a detail of their upcoming Mara Jade figure on Facebook. We already have a pretty good idea of what she'll look like, but this is the closest we've gotten so far.
The figure will reportedly be out in February.
Yakface has posted a look at the new Black Series Mara Jade figure in their Toyguide. I'm afraid the 80's hair isn't much better in these pics.
There's a hefty gallery that gives you a good look at the figure… We've already gone over our disappointment over the catsuit, but how does the new figure compare to the previous ones, in your eyes? They provided a picture to compare and everything:
The previous figure are from 1998, left, and 2007, center. Thanks to Yakface for permission to run a few of the pictures – head over to their gallery for many, many more.
UPDATE: Yakface has an easy fix for the, ahh, head issue.
It's Ashley Eckstein's birthday, and Her Universe is celebrating by debuting a new 'Come to the dark side – we have cupcakes' t-shirt, plus 40% off on all Ahsoka Tano-themed items and free Her Universe lanyards with every order. The birthday specials run through Sunday.
Ashley will also be appearing on the RebelForce Radio podcast tonight (7pm PST/10pm EST) for a "birthday bash."
Ashley Eckstein shared a short video featuring two Boba Fett-based dress samples. We don't know if either or both will make it to the main line – though if she's sharing them I expect they will – or when they could come out. Head under the cut to see the full video!
The Celebration Store had its soft open on Thursday night, with exhibitors, VIPs, and Jedi Master level-badge holders getting a shot to pick up their Celebration merchandise. Her Universe's shop was part of the Celebration store, and Ashley Eckstein was on hand to give us a tour of the Her Universe gear at Celebration. Plus shirts, football/soccer gear, barware, and a visit from Admiral Ackbar?
Several of my fellow convention attendees enabled my shopping, and I escaped there with a ton of damage to my credit card bill. But I did show off my new Boba Fett messenger bag to Jeremy Bulloch!
UPDATE: Here are the Thursday photos!
Sure, she's in the catsuit, because of course she is, but it's still pretty neat. This sketch, by Shunya Yamashita, was posted on the Kotobukiya Facebook today. (Thanks to @ASMzine for bringing it to our attention!)
Kotobukiya will be part of the Star Wars: Collectibles Update panel Friday at SDCC. Mara will be their second EU figure – Jaina Solo was the first.
UPDATE 7/19: According to reports from SDCC, the Mara statue will be out February 2014, and the Jaina one will be re-released.
If you're into that whole Christmas ornaments thing, you probably already know that today is the day that Hallmark's ornaments (including but not limited to the Star Wars ones) are in stores beginning today. If you weren't aware… Head out to the store! Remember that the Boushh one is limited edition, so if you want it, pick it up now!
We got a look at them earlier, but now that the 2013 Keepsake Ornament Dream Book is live so you can zoom to your heart's content. The Star Wars stuff lives on page 70.
And don't forget about the NYCC/SDCC-exclusive rancor!
UPDATE: And here's a limited edition Boushh that you only have to travel as far as your local Hallmark store to get! (Granted, the limited editions still sell out quickly.)
Ashley Eckstein shared this photo by Joel Aron of her and Dave Filoni. The 'Ashoka Lives' tee "will be available soon."
Fresh from the photo shoot… Ashley Eckstein gave Her Universe fans our first look at these van Gogh TARDIS leggings the other day. Sounds like they'll be another Hot Topic exclusive.


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Google recently turned 11 years, and it's hard to believe Google is only 11. If you didn't know few years back "googleit" became its own verb, meaning "to search for". It's also hard to imagine where we'd be without Google.
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Here are the Five Google Products we cannot live without it. PS: I mean other that Google Search itself. :)
Without Gmail, we'd still rely on other free Webmail applications, many of them drenched in flashing advertisements and incapable of sorting out lots of spam with the efficiency and unobtrusiveness of Google. And Gmail, just recently out of beta, continuously improves, integrating Google's many features into its streamlined interface. Sure, it goes down every once in a while; but we love it, so we cut it a break.
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Google Docs changed the way people conduct business on the Web. Morphing the capabilities of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint into free applications — and providing them as a collaborative experience with anyone on the Internet — was impetus for many to skip out on buying expensive Microsoft products. As an answer to Google's battle cry, Microsoft shoved its Office suite up into the clouds, making it clear that Google is stoking competition with its innovative approach to productivity.
Tip : iPhone Reminder App for Taking Notes, To Do Lists
MapQuest was once the be-all, end-all for Internet route mapping. But with Google Maps and Google Earth, Google stole a share of the attention. Google Maps never ceases to amaze me. Just recently it integrated Boston's obnoxious public transit system into its directions, allowing us to find the quickest route via trolley, train or bus. Its use of walking directions was also a brilliant move for us city-dwellers who shun motor vehicles in favor of a good pair of sneakers.
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I hate Internet Explorer. Firefox is too slow for me. That's where Google Chrome busts in like the Kool-Aid Man. Nimble, smooth, and reliable, Google Chrome has permanently replaced the alternatives. Like all of Google's products, Chrome is constantly under development, and its most recent beta reinforces its role as a strong contender in the browser wars, especially since Sony is preinstalling it on laptops.
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Google found itself in a quandary after scanning millions of rare and out-of-print books, getting sued, finding a settlement, and then watching that settlement scuttle back to the drawing board. Once the project is completed, people will be able to access millions of books from all over and enjoy what, in some cases, has been lost for years.
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Well there are others products like news, adsense (earning money from ads), trends, googlepages(removed), sketchup (3-D modeling program), Street View and Google Alerts. Let me know If I missed any.
Yep, this one will probably go on some historical timeline in a tech museum someday. Google Chrome OS is an open source, lightweight operating system that will initially be targeted at Netbooks. Speed, simplicity and security are the key aspects of Google Chrome OS. Again Google benefits as well by having happier users who are more likely to spend time on the Internet.
Details : Google Launching its own Operating System
Wave is designed to be a ground-up reinvention of the way we communicate and collaborate. Think instant messaging, but with the open platform potential for plugging in Twitter and other methods of communication, too. It is currently being launched and I suspect that it will change the way bloggers write their blogs, and the way that blog readers read the content and interact with the readers.
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Granville Moore's
1238 H St., NE
Washington, DC 20002
Neighborhood: H Street NE, H Street NE
Cuisines: Belgian
Opening Hours:
Open Monday through Thursday 5 to midnight; Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 2 AM; Sunday 11 AM to midnight.
Nearby Metro Stops: Union Station
Price Range: Inexpensive
Dress: Informal
Noise Level: Chatty
Reservations: Not Needed
Website: http://www.granvillemoores.com/
Best Dishes:
Mussels; fries, with truffle aïoli or pesto mayo for dipping; bison tartare; Steak et Fromage sandwich, with bison brisket, cheddar, grilled onions, and horseradish sauce.
Special Features: Party Space, Good for Groups
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Call for specials.
Happy Hour Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
Why go: This renovated 19th-century townhouse, named for a humanitarian doctor who tended the neighborhood, looks at first glance like all the other bars launched by Joe Englert along the revamped H Street—dark, cavernous, pulsing with a hipster vibe. But it's also a serious restaurant that sources locally, features a raft of Belgian beers, and maintains a tidy, trendy menu with seasonal specials.
What to get: The city's best mussels in a variety of preparations; excellent fries, accompanied in the Belgian manner by a choice of dips—look for the truffle aïoli or the pesto mayo; a robust tartare of bison meat; a novel take on steak-and-cheese with long-braised brisket, cheddar, grilled onions, and horseradish sauce.
Best for: A night out with the boys (or girls); a post-Nats nightcap—the tavern is within striking distance of the new stadium.
Insider tip: Heaping bowls of mussels are discounted to $10 on Monday nights.
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As South Carolina awaits a second round of federal stimulus money, the state's Department of Transportation is looking for public input about S.C. 160.
The highway, which intersects U.S. 521 in the northern end of Indian Land, has seen an increase in traffic over the last few years and is in need of repairs.
And with a second round of federal transportation funding expected from President Barack Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, SCDOT is considering making major improvements to the road.
The community banner project is back and one of the organizers hopes it will be even more successful than last year.
The Lancaster County School District and city of Lancaster worked together last year with grant funds to sponsor the project for the first time.
Each school in the county had a hand in creating designs for banners, which were hung on street lamps along Main Street or draped over special stainless steel cubes designed by local sculptor Bob Doster for the lawn of the Springs House, home of the Lancaster County Council of the Arts, in downtown Lancaster.
A Lancaster man accidentally shot his wife in the back Wednesday afternoon while cleaning a rifle, Sheriff Barry Faile said.
According to a Lancaster County Sheriff's Office incident report, Roy Spencer, 64, told deputies that he was in his basement cleaning a .50-caliber black powder rifle.
Spencer told authorities he was trying to remove a bullet from the rifle to clean the gun when it fired accidentally, according to the report.
The bullet went through the ceiling.
Lancaster County Council will consider a resolution to bring a new company to the county at its Monday meeting.
As part of its ongoing efforts to bring more industry into the county, council will discuss an inducement resolution for a company that has not yet been publicly named.
County Administrator Steve Willis said the company, a defense-type contractor, has been dubbed "Project Shield" until the deal is complete.
Two white bicycles mark the spot on U.S. 521 in Indian Land where avid cyclists Thomas Hoskins and Lee Anne Barry were hit by a car on Oct. 21, 2007.
Hoskins, 49, died on the side of the highway. Barry, 43, died four hours later at a Charlotte hospital.
On Thursday, the woman who hit them, Lancaster native Sharon Snipes King, 37, now of Greensboro, N.C., pleaded guilty in court to reckless driving in their deaths.
Judge Brooks Goldsmith sentenced her to a $200 fine, which she must pay by Monday or go to jail for 30 days.
INDIAN LAND – Two months ago, Mike McClain wasn't sure where his family was going to live.
McClain, 55, had just lost his small drywall and construction business due to the poor economy and his family was now relying solely on his wife Shirley's job at the Waxhaw post office.
Lancaster County Council gave first approval on Monday to an ordinance that would halt tobacco use on county property.
The measure would bring county codes in line with the state's Clean Indoor Air Act.
If approved, the amendment would ban smoking, and possibly other types of tobacco use, in county buildings and vehicles.
County Administrator Steve Willis said this would not include public establishments not owned by the county.
The Lancaster Police Department is looking for a 20-year-old man who it suspects in the shooting death of a Lancaster man at a local nightclub early Saturday morning.
Warrants have been issued charging Demarcus Lewis Davis with murder, assault and battery with intent to kill and two counts of possession of a gun during the commission of a violent crime.
A 77-year-old woman told sheriff's deputies that a man came into her home and robbed her at gunpoint Tuesday.
According to a Lancaster County Sheriff's Office incident report, the woman said she was sitting at her computer at her Bennett Road home and heard someone pulling on the door.
She said a man came into the home, pointed a silver object she believed was a gun and asked, "Do you know what this is?" the report said.
Former Carolina Panthers safety Mike Minter joked about his height during his speech at a scholarship breakfast Monday morning.
Minter said he saw some of the teenagers looking him up and down as he walked into the Fairway Room at the Lancaster Golf Club for the ninth annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Scholarship Breakfast. The breakfast is sponsored by Faith, Hope and Victory Christian Church.
"They were sizing me up," Minter said with a grin. 'I could take him.' I saw you. Don't try it."
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Esmerling Vasquez has had a cup of coffee in the major leagues before, appearing in 31 total games with the Arizona Diamondbacks during the 2009-11 seasons. But it wasn't until Sunday in Kansas City that the Twins right-hander took the mound to start a game in the majors. Not only was Sunday the first career MLB start for Vasquez, but it was also his Minnesota Twins debut. Vasquez had spent the entirety of the 2012 season with Triple-A Rochester before the Twins called him up Saturday. In his first big league start, Vasquez was hit with his 11th big league loss as Minnesota fell 6-4 on Sunday as the Twins failed to complete the three-game sweep. "Vasquez was good for his first outing out there," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "He was misfiring a little bit early, but he settled in pretty decent. A good performance by him. He gave us an opportunity." Vasquez lasted 5 23 innings in Sunday's game and exited during a 4-4 tie with a runner on second base with two outs in the si...
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Huff, Giants rock Cardinals rookies in 12-7 win
ST. LOUIS The San Francisco Giants' top RBI man finally acted like him again
Aubrey Huff hit three home runs and matched his career best with six RBIs, and the San Francisco Giants hammered a pair of rookie pitchers making their major league debut in a 12-7 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night.
"It's a tremendous day," manager Bruce Bochy said. "It's a day he'll never forget and a big day for us."
Huff, who entered batting .219, hit two-run homers in the fourth and ninth innings and a solo shot in the seventh for his first three-homer game. He also had an RBI single in the sixth. Huff raised his average 14 points while leading the surge for the Giants, who set a season high for runs.
"When Huffie gets going, he can carry the team. He did it last year," said Freddy Sanchez, who had a homer and four RBIs. "He's getting that confidence back and his swing is back.
"I don't think it's any coincidence that he's getting it going and we're getting going."
Huff has four homers and seven RBIs the last two games after totaling four RBIs the previous 16 games.
Colby Rasmus hit his second career grand slam and had a career-best six RBIs to help make it a contest for the Cardinals, who dropped three of four at home to the Giants for the first time since June 30-July 3, 2003. Albert Pujols had two hits, a steal and scored twice.
"He's got a ton of talent," manager Tony La Russa said of Rasmus. "The more at-bats, the more consistent he'll be."
But Rasmus misplayed a leadoff double by pitcher Jonathan Sanchez to open the Giants' three-run sixth, drifting to his right on a ball in the gap that bounced off the warning track and into the stands.
"I kind of gave up on it there a little bit," Rasmus said. "I ain't going to blame it on anything, I just missed the play."
The NL Central-leading Cardinals had been 13-1-1 in their previous 15 series since dropping two of three at San Francisco from April 8-10, leaving town with a 3-6 record.
Triple-A callup Lance Lynn (0-1) needed 56 pitches to get through five innings while working on three days' rest, but retired only one of four hitters to start the Giants' sixth. Double-A reinforcement Mikail Cleto hit 98 mph several times on the stadium radar gun in the seventh but walked the first two hitters and surrendered back-to-back homers to Freddy Sanchez and Huff in a five-run inning that made it 10-3.
"There wasn't anything in Lynn's stuff to say he was pitching on short rest," La Russa said. "I mean, the situation was difficult. It would be difficult for anybody who would have pitched in the big leagues."
Lynn said he wasn't tired, just made some poor pitches starting with Jonathan Sanchez's leadoff double.
"I felt good," Lynn said. "I need to keep pushing and fighting to get deeper into games."


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Low-Maintenance Plants for Apartment Dwellers
These succulents aren't just beautiful, they're super low-maintenance, too. Plant them in bright, hand-painted pots and they instantly become the perfect addition to an apartment or dorm room.
By: Chelsea Costa
Materials Needed:
- 4-inch flowerpots with trays
- 4-inch succulent plants
- white spray paint
- craft paint in various colors
- foam paintbrush
- rubber bands
- potting soil formulated for succulents
Spray-Paint Pots
In a well-ventilated area, cover pots and trays with white spray paint. It may take a few coats. Allow pots to dry.
Add Color
Wrap a rubber band around one pot at an angle, using the rubber band as a border mask. Spread craft paint on the lower half of the pot with a foam brush. Be careful not to allow paint to pass the border of the rubber band. Repeat on every pot. Allow paint to dry fully.
Remove Band
Carefully remove rubber bands and clean up borders.
Plant Succulents
Remove succulent from plastic pot. Gently break up soil around roots. Fill pot about 1/3 full of potting soil and set succulent on top. Add soil around and on top of succulent roots until pot is almost full. Ensure that succulent is firmly arranged in pot. Tip: Succulents need very little water or care. They do need sun, so be sure to set your pots by a window or on a balcony. Water only when the topsoil is completely dry (approximately once every 10 days to 2 weeks). Water sparingly and do not fully soak the soil.
Arrange Pots + Enjoy!
Place your finished succulents in a sunny spot in your home and watch them thrive.
Succulents in Custom Painted Pots
Potted succulents are a great giveaway at summer weddings and they're hearty, so guests will have a long-lasting reminder of your celebration. Extra credit: Customize the pots with paint like Chelsea Costa of Lovely Indeed did here. If you use your wedding colors, these can double as centerpieces during the reception!
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This printable wall mural makes a bold statement without the need for paint or wallpaper, perfect for apartments and dorm rooms where temporary decor is a must.
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Plain Fondant
|2 Cup (32 tbs)
|3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
|Light corn syrup
|1 Tablespoon
|1⁄8 Teaspoon
|Vanilla extract
|1 Teaspoon
If you don't have a marble surface to work on, cool a 15" x 9" cookie sheet in the refrigerator.
In a 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup and salt.
Stir constantly over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture boils.
Cover and cook over low heat for 3 minutes.
Insert candy thermometer in mixture.
Continue cooking without stirring until mixture reaches 240°F (115°C) or soft-ball stage.
Remove from heat.
Pour onto clean and dry marble surface or chilled cookie sheet.
Cool without stirring until center of fondant is lukewarm.
With a spatula or wooden spoon, scrape fondant from edge toward center, turning occasionally, until creamy and stiff.
When fondant loses its gloss and becomes crumbly, knead with your hands until smooth and soft.
At first, kneading will seem impossible but the heat from your hands will soften the fondant.
Add vanilla.
Continue kneading until blended.
Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate in a covered jar at least 24 hours.


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Hello BCNM members:
BCNM appreciate help from its members tabling at the BikeABQ Bike Swap Saturday April 16 from 10-4 at Sports Systems – see www.BikeABQ.org for more info.
Rio Rancho Bike and Hike is hosting a ride starting at Haines Park across from Intel on Saturday May 21 – time TBD and we'd appreciate any help tabling for that too!
I have membership postcards and swag and a very nice tent and table and chairs that can be used.
Let me know directly if you can help BCNM – e-mail or call me – see signature below for info.
BCNM Proudly endourses the 2011 Roll for the Cure
In Honor of Ted McVay
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Hobbs, New Mexico
The largest and most supported cycling event in Southeast New Mexico – just 4 miles from the Texas border! Well marked routes of 25K, 50K, and a metric century, hydration stations, police escort, motorcycle and bicycle ride marshals, mechanics, SAG vehicles, and intersection guards.
A great training ride in preparation for the Hotter N Hell
For more Information:
This charitable event benefits the American Cancer Society and provides a significant opportunity for cyclists in several state region.
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We hope you enjoy this edition of the new and improved "New Mexico Bicyclist." Thanks to editor Christopher Marsh for his outstanding work! Click here to download: Downloadable PDF.
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To help you better understand:
Due to the Managed Care Act of 2011, what used to be Louisiana Medicaid and LaChip is now BAYOU HEALTH.
The original BAYOU HEALTH Plans were:
(1) Amerigroup
(2) LaCare
(3) Louisiana Healthcare Connections
(4) United Healthcare
(5) Community Health Solutions.
The current BAYOU HEALTH Plans are now:
(1) Amerigroup
(2) Amerihealth Caritas (formerly LaCare)
(3) Louisiana Healthcare Connections (bought Community Health Solutions)
(4) United Healthcare
(5) Aetna (new)
Open Enrollment ends January 2015.
Make sure you and your family have enrolled for the above plan of your choice. And, make sure that everyone in your family is enrolled in the same plan!!
For further information, you can view the above plans at: www.bayouhealth.com
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Be sure to "LIKE" us on Facebook by clicking the icon at the top of the page.
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larry_g1s May 7, 2013 1:41 PM
Re: wifi greyed out iphone 4s in response to monkeynaut
Same boat. iPhone 4s, updated to 6.1.3 and bam! wifi grayed out. My wife's iPhone 4s, purchased at the same time, not updated to 6.1.3 and wifi still good. I just got back from my local Apple store and my only option is to pay $199 to have it repaired. $199 to have wifi after updating the OS.
XImpalerX May 7, 2013 1:44 PM
Re: wifi greyed out iphone 4s in response to larry_g1s
The funny thing is that I have a 4S as well, but I updated to 6.1.3 the day it was released, and I have not had this issue...
larry_g1s May 7, 2013 1:45 PM
Re: wifi greyed out iphone 4s in response to XImpalerX
I forgot to mention, at the genuis bar, he introduced me to a gal sitting next to me with the same exact problem.
WH73V3R May 7, 2013 4:18 PM
Re: wifi greyed out iphone 4s in response to dj rover 25
in all honesty I talked to apple who told me that since I didn't purchase the apple care there was nothing they could do to help me, I took it to a guy I know that fixes iPhone, to find out that the solders let go and this is why many of the tricks of heating up and cooling would work to regain a connection with the motherboard...
I did get the phone fixed, but at the same time I also upgraded to a 5 for the simple fact that I am getting the warranty thru my work that is over the counter exchange no questions asked as long as it's not smashed or drowned in water or any other liquid...
At this point I would like to say thanks Apple for your "great" customer service, and I thank god that I will most likely never have to deal with you again
Jacobkal May 7, 2013 8:40 PM
Re: wifi greyed out iphone 4s in response to dj rover 25
Incredible!! But the hair dryer method really works!!! Thanks!!
bech147 May 8, 2013 9:08 AM
Re: wifi greyed out iphone 4s in response to dj rover 25
Same problem with 4S and getting very very annoyed about this. Tried everything from reset to hairdryer to battery drain and flight mode and what have you, and NOTHING works. And on top of this it is not possible to download anything more than 50mb no matter I have TONS of data allowance , so I am stuck having to connect to my MAC all the time I want to download app /pod cast etc. more than 50 mb. ( I am apprx 6 months out of 1 year warranty).
I have written to Apple support , no reply and every other day I go into this forum to see if Apple will acknowledge the problem and tell us what the problem really is and how to solve this once and for all. I have all Apple products due to my work, and I am highly surprised that Apple selling high end products at real expensive prices, dont care about something that is clearly not a one off, as so many of us 4S owners have this problem, and it definitely scares me , because does this mean that we can receive updates that crashes some functions and if you are out of warranty it is just bad luck ? I just dont get , it simply cannot be good PR to ignore so many people with the same problem ?
XImpalerX May 8, 2013 9:28 AM
Re: wifi greyed out iphone 4s in response to bech147
I think we have two separate issues.
The first is just faulty craftsmanship. Users that are resolving the issue using the freezer/dryer method, have faulty hardware.
For those with the hardware problem, the solder on the WiFi chip should never deteriorate and this is just shoddy craftsmanship on Apple's part.
The second is faulty software. Users updated to 6.1.3 and WiFi is broken.
For those of us with the software problem, this should be able to be fixed rather easily provided a solution from Apple.
Its strange though that this isnt affecting all 4S users, because like I said I have a 4S and I updated to 6.1.3 the day it was released and my WiFi never stopped working.
NelsonFG May 8, 2013 9:33 AM
Re: wifi greyed out iphone 4s in response to dj rover 25
Hello again everyone, thank you for having responded to this I realize I'm not the only one with this problem, well actually ignore this problem repeatedly blamed in many cases the router or the speed of the network connecting me, but corrected and potential conflicts and is still the fault.
Party uses that I have the assurance of my current team, to see what response I get from Apple with this conflict, the strangest of all is that I'm connected to the network I have a bandwidth of 5 megabits of verified through the application of speedtest for iPhone and measures the same speed aporoximadamente (4.35 Megabits) but youtube, app store and other pages I visit through safari does not load or loads but depues many attempts.
Thank you again for your cooperation.
Bstanley101286 May 8, 2013 4:43 PM
Re: wifi greyed out iphone 4s in response to dj rover 25
I had this same issue when I updated to iOS 6.1.3 on my 4S about a week and a half ago. After contacting Apple, doing live chat, and endless hours of searching on Google for other people experiencing same problem and a solution I finally came across one of those crazy remedies to try at home. After reading the reasoning behind
Why and how it actually made perfect sense. It is a hardware issue the temperature reading internally are all out of wack, but powering your phone completely off, facing down point a hair dryer on its highest setting and point along the side with head phone jack and around that upper corner for about three mins, let phone cool down and power on (a little warmth to the phone while turning it back on wont hurt anything, let me know if this helps, if so spread the word!!
digi1d May 8, 2013 6:29 PM
Re: wifi greyed out iphone 4s in response to dj rover 25
Simply reporting in that I'm expierencing the same issue. None of the fixes here are really working, temporarily for an hour or so. Turning on plane mode still leaves the on/off switch for bluetooth and wifi greyed out. To compound the issue, I never recieve a signal from Verizon's network...the phone always says "searching....", and it will not stay on when unplugged from a power source. iTunes will not see the phone either, when plugged into my desktop.This is pretty irritating - thankfully I'm ready for a new 2 year contract....galaxy 4s, here I come.
Vivian742 May 8, 2013 11:34 PM
Re: wifi greyed out iphone 4s in response to dj rover 25
Roberto.B May 9, 2013 9:02 AM
Re: wifi greyed out iphone 4s in response to dj rover 25
Hi! I'm from Hungary, Europe. I have the grayed out wifi problem too. My wifi and Bluetooth address are appears, but the switch is just grey. I've tried "recording with flash and drain the battery" and my wifi worked for two weeks. This method works for two times, but now I can't get it to work again. I don't want to mess up with my iPhone so I don't try with idiot solutions anymore.
Of course my one year warranty is just expired 3 months ago...
There is a lot of greyed Wifi problems here in Hungary as well. Cause the numbers of this type of errors I think we really should get some kind of explanation and a quick solution...
I've bought a "Premium quality" phone from Apple for not just one year... And now a $50 crap phone has wifi and beats mine... very annoying
If there won't be a fix for this, I will never ever buy any apple products!
ziv1313 May 10, 2013 7:53 AM
Re: wifi greyed out iphone 4s in response to dj rover 25
You are not alone!!
kobi0548 May 12, 2013 8:42 AM
Re: wifi greyed out iphone 4s in response to kobi0548
put the battery out warmed up the phone for 2 min With a hair dryer and when the phone is still hot insert the battery and turn on the phone it will be in emergency heat ,Wait for it to cool and the wireless network should work you just cheating up the phone and makes him to cahnge the temperature of itself, the wireless network is not working because something went wrong with the temperature which is why that cooling the phone in the freezer makes the network working until it warms up a bit
YetAnotherRottenApple May 14, 2013 4:28 PM
Re: wifi greyed out iphone 4s in response to dj rover 25
I have tried all of the reccommended methods and still have the greyed out wifi problem.
I thought the hair dryer method was a joke and sad to say I think it is.
I have have tried lots of different 'air plane mode' methods with no joy.
Have restored the phone, still nothing.
I think Apple should solve this problem, my phone was purchased in the U.K and has not long over stepped the warranty, it happened as soon as I updated the software to the latest version. As far as I'm concerned it's Apples fault so they should be offering a solution.


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GenreComedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Release DateAugust 29, 2014 (Re-released)
Duration105 min.
StudioColumbia Pictures
Official Siteclick here
REVIEWS RATE: Critics Readers Be the 1st!
Cast and Crew
DirectorIvan Reitman
ProducerIvan Reitman
ScreenwriterDan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis
- Bill Murray
- Dan Aykroyd
- Harold Ramis
- Sigourney Weaver
- Rick Moranis
- Annie Potts
- Ernie Hudson
- David Margulies
- Alice Drummond
- Timothy Carhart
- William Atherton
- Steven Tash
University parapsychologists Dr. Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), Dr. Raymond Stanz (Dan Aykroyd) and Dr. Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) lose a research grant when their experiment methodology is proven to be bogus. The team decides to go into business for themselves and open 'Ghostbusters,' a ghost removal service. After struggling to get on their feet, they are summoned to investigate the strange happenings in Dana Barrett's (Sigourney Weaver) Central Park West apartment. What they discover is that all Manhattan is being besieged by ghosts and other worldly demons through a portal in her building.