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The biggest weekend in Misericordia football history will get underway Saturday afternoon.
The Cougars will host second-year program Stevenson in the school's first homecoming to include football. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. at Mangelsdorf Field, pitting the two most recent teams entering the MAC.
It's also the second straight week that the Cougars (0-4 overall, 0-3 MAC) will face a winless team with the hopes of claiming the first win in school history.
Last week, Misericordia fell to King's, but put up its largest point total with 17 and could've pulled out a victory if some things – like three turnovers – were avoided. The Cougars earned praise from King's coach Jeff Knarr.
"When you're told that here's a brand new football team they're going to have all freshman and didn't play a JV season the year before, you think they're going to be really overmatched," the King's coach said. "But they played hard and battled the whole game and they execute fairly well."
Stevenson (0-4 overall, 0-3 MAC) was in the same position as Misericordia a year ago. The Mustangs entered their first season in 2011 without a JV season and won their first game in the second week of the season before finishing the campaign with a 2-8 overall record. The Cougars have also begun play without a preliminary season and are still looking for their first victory.
Also a part of the homecoming festivities are the Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony and home games for the Cougars' field hockey, women's soccer and men's soccer teams.
When: 1 p.m. Saturday at Mangelsdorf Field, Dallas
Last Meeting: This is the first meeting.
Last week: Stevenson lost to Lebanon Valley 31-28, while the Cougars fell to King's 55-17.
About the Mustangs: They are 0-4 and have been outscored 120-76, but one game was decided in overtime and another by just three points.
About the Cougars: Quarterback Jeffrey Puckett had a big game last week against King's, going 17-of-34 for 193 yards and two touchdowns.
Stevenson will win if it continues to grind out the rushing yards led by MAC leading rusher K.K. Smith.
Misericordia will win if it can grow on last week's outing and start to score more while not committing any turnovers.
Cougars Team Leaders
Passing: Jeffrey Puckett 52-of-100, 484 yards, 3 TDs, 4 ints.
Rushing: Cody Lamoreaux 180 yards
Receiving: Paul Brace 21 rec., 208 yards
Defense: Brandon Salazar 20 tackles; Juwan Petties-Jackson, Ben Camacho 1 int.
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Passing: Anthony Reid 35-of-67 357 yards, 2 TD, 3 ints.
Rushing: K.K. Smith 510 yards, 1 TD
Receiving: Jeromie Miller 11 rec., 196 yards, 1TD
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Viola Hunter ran as fast as she could. There was no time to be wasted. She was buxom and tall, and her long, straight, black hair was tied into a thick plait that offered a strong contrast to her olive skin. It was currently flying behind her, as she ran to preserve her modesty. The rogue cock was in pursuit.
There had been many such pursuits all over the land. The rogue cock was the penis and balls of an ancient magician, and they had come alive a month ago, following a freak storm that hit all parts of the world at the same time. Right now, in the dense California forests, it was Viola's turn to be a target of the rogue cock. The cock did only one thing when it targeted someone. It entered them, from all angles, with as much vehemence as possible, until the balls of that ancient magician discharged their entire load for the day.
That was not all though. Previous victims of the rogue cock had plain vanished. One of them, an attractive Mexican female otolaryngologist, had been pursued in Times Square with thousands of people around her. Good Samaritans and cops had tried to hide her in vain, but the rogue cock always poked its way through to her.
The poor doctor had darted into a Macy's, and even hid out in the elevator, and in the changing rooms of several different stores. Much to the horror of all those present however, the cock had wiggled and poked its way into her in one manner or another. It had poked multiple female derrieres on its way. It had also stopped by to quickly enter the mouth of a young woman who was pursing her lips to check out her lipstick in front of one the multiple mirrors shops have in order to secure a bond between a consumer's vanity and their wallet.
Ultimately however, the unfortunate doctor had been lifted bodily into the air, while the rogue cock fucked her willy-nilly in Times Square! The cock had invaded her cunt, then her anus, and then her mouth. Pedestrians, cab drivers, Deli owners and workers, pavement artists, all had stopped what they were doing, as an enchanted cock and a pair of balls stripped the poor doctor naked and had its way with her. At the very end of the show, both the victim and the rogue cock had vanished in a shower of semen and female emissions, as if they had been a holographic projection and the projector had just been turned off.
If Viola Hunter wasn't scared of the rogue cock having targeted her, she would have found the irony of herself being hunted hilarious. Hunter was now the hunted.
Viola didn't want to be fucked by a cock and balls. If they were attached to a handsome and sensitive man, she may enjoy the prospect, but only a cock and balls that randomly chose women and went to town with them - that was not her style.
She skirted through two redwood trunks, and looked over her shoulder. The rogue cock was chasing her, only twenty paces behind. She felt panic rising in her pendulous breasts, and turned back and increased her pace. She had a stitch in her side soon, but she heard the rhythmic squishy crunching of the leaves on the forest floor behind her. The cock had elected to run instead of flying after her, so she heard the balls functioning as a very odd yet efficient pair of feet pounding after her.
The cock was right behind her when she turned back. The sparrows that flitted about her watched her humiliation as though they were watching some reality show. She saw a curious squirrel, too big for its species, watching with apparent glee. She felt like crying because there was no one who would help her.
Then the cock entered her from behind. Its grinning pink and purple head tore right through her cargo pants, and her lace panties posterior and took her cunt from an impossible angle. She felt giant balls slamming ferociously against her buttocks. She cried out from a mixture of pain and pleasure, although the latter was quickly gaining the upper hand.
She turned frantically, to evade the penetration, and slapped the cock and balls behind her. She heard a sharp "Hey" that sounded like Oompa Loompa from the cock or perhaps from the balls or from both. She whirled around, and the cock remained behind her, darting in and out like an expert fencer's rapier. It had easy access to her cunt and her anus, having torn her pants and panties.
Viola panicked! She reached back, still whirling around, trying to face the rogue cock, and gripped the shaft of the cock in her hand. The cock was pulsing, and sentient, and responded to her touch and became even harder. She started, but she wasn't going to forget her aim in the waves of sheer lust that swamped her just then.
She ripped the cock out, gripping it right at the base. The balls pumped against her closed fist, and tried wriggling away, but her grip was strong enough. She tightened it further and felt the cock understanding its captive position.
The cock struggled for a minute, and then went slack. Viola knew that it was playing possum, so she didn't loosen her hold. That would mean immediate betrayal and subsequent invasion of her vagina. She held on.
The rogue cock was too ancient to lose at such a game. It suddenly wilted to half its size, as though it had just discharged, and slipped out of her grasp. Then it came back to full mast and attacked her pussy from the front, with double the vehemence.
Viola gasped, as the thrust from the cock carried her off in the air, and tossed her into a heap of leaves, that was mercifully enough cushioning for the ten foot high fall the cock visited on her. She moaned, as a deluge of female hormones rushed through every nerve and fiber of her being, while the rogue cock slammed into her cunt repeatedly, with climactic intent. The gargantuan balls had suddenly become fleshy yet turgid, and they slapped her inner thighs and her buttocks.
She reached down to dislodge the cock from her dripping cunt, but the cock pivoted around its head, which was buried deep in her belly, and dragged her along with it on the forest floor, always straining just an inch out of reach. Viola was forced to choose between protecting the back of her head, and dislodging the cock, and sheer survival instinct made her choose the former.
After a brutal half hour of dragging around the forest floor, Viola felt the cock straining and throbbing. She had tears in her eyes, and many scrapes and bruises on her back. Still, her loins were on fire, and she knew that she had long since been enjoying the solid fucking she was being given. She was not just enjoying this, she wanted it to never stop. She felt the cock's throbbing grow even more frantic, and then she realized her cunt was throbbing as well.
At the exact same moment, the cock and her cunt reached climax, and a glorious sequence of the cock's viscous spurts mixed with her molten juices. She forgot everything around her except for that unending swell of the climax she was experiencing. She felt herself being raised off the forest floor, as the cock pulled out of her, and its thick jizz enveloped her. The goo was thicker than any man's and it blotted out her consciousness.
When she came to, she was in a palace that appeared to be Valhalla and Olympus combined. She saw multiple other women there, including the vanished Mexican doctor. Each woman was being attended to by seven men. Every one of these men was an Adonis. One looked like George Clooney, and another like Hugh Jackman. One looked like Antonio Banderas, and another like Michael Jordan. They were all bronzed and godlike, and all hung like horses. Each woman's seven men were waiting on her hand and foot.
A grinning old wizard greeted her, as he levitated a few feet in front of her, holding a wand in his right hand that was seven feet tall and made of California redwood.
"For every sacrifice, there is a reward," he said, simply, and waved his wand.
Seven mouthwatering men appeared around Viola Hunter, and bowed before her.
"Hey!" she yelled at the magician, "who gave you permission to cut down a California redwood!"
Note to the reader: You guessed it, dear reader! The name of this piece is a play on the name of the famous German movie 'Run Lola Run', although Lola is hardly running from a cock. I am not sure what made me write this. I suppose I have an odd brain. As a comment on the very last line of the story, is Viola missing the forest for the trees or are we?
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Error: eval: unbound variable: cons-array
I am using Gimp 2.6.7 on Windows Vista 64 bit, running in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP2.
How can I fix this? Do none of these scripts work in 2.6.7? The only ones that work for me are an animated fire one, an Obama poster one, and a motivational poster one.
That errors have very different reasons
1 All script and plugin working in 2.6.6 work even better in gimp 2.6.7
2 ) on Windows Gimp 2.6.6 is crap, practically unusable for a critical defect of its installer
I may imagine well why that script didn't work and work now, after you reinstalled gimp
You had 2 version of the same scripts 1 for gimp 2.4 , the other for gimp 2.6
As result none worked, when downgrading you the old copy(s) went deleted so now you may feel as you solved
But if you are using Windows, installing the 2.6.6 you installed
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I really suggest you to update to 2.6.7..or if for some reason you prefer downgrade go for 2.6.4..or to 2.6.5
But avoid Gimp 2.6.6
You need to update, and remove all older versions. You are doing yourself a disservice by downgrading to 2.6.6.
Heed PC's comment.
Also, make a note that when using older scripts with newer versions of GIMP, to check with the GIMP.org site to see what changes were made to the script-fu engine. You'll save yourself a lot of wasted time!
I'm sorry but I have Gimp 2.6.7 under Xubuntu 9.10 and now all script-fu don't work.... how can I fix this very very bad issue?
I hope you can help me.
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Sodexo: Good Resilience for First Half Fiscal 2013; Confirmation of Medium-Term Objectives *In a Particularly Difficult Economic Environment: *Increased Revenues of + 4.3% *Organic Growth of + 2.7%^1, Driven by Development of Facilities Management Services *Operating Profit^2 Stable at 528 Million Euro *Operational Efficiency Improvement and Cost Reduction Program Well Underway and Enlarged *Fiscal 2013 Objectives Detailed *Outlook for Fiscal 2015 Confirmed Business Wire ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX, France -- April 18, 2013 Regulatory News: Sodexo (NYSE Euronext Paris FR 0000121220-OTC: SDXAY)(Paris:SW)(OTCBB:SDXAY): at the Board of Directors meeting on April 16, 2013, chaired by Pierre Bellon, Chief Executive Officer Michel Landel presented the Group's performance for the first half of Fiscal 2013. Financial performance for first half Fiscal 2013: First Half First Fiscal Half Change Change millions of 2013 Fiscal at at euros (ended 2012 current constant February (ended exchange exchange 28, 2013) February rates rates ^3 29, 2012) Revenues 9 463 9 069 + 4.3% + 2.8% Organic growth + 2.1% + 6.4% Operating profit before 528 533 - 0.9% - 1.1% exceptional items^2 Exceptional (50) 26 items^4 Operating profit - 478 559 - 14.5% - 14.7% reported Tax rate 39% 35.6% Group net 236 297 - 20.5% - 20.9% income^5 Gearing 33% 38% Feb. 28, Feb. 29, 2013 2012 ^1 Excluding positive impact of Rugby World Cup in Fiscal 2012. ^2 Before expenses in first half Fiscal 2013 related to operational efficiency improvement program announced in November 2012 and favorable impact from UK pensions in first half Fiscal 2012. ^3 The currency impact is determined by applying the average exchange rate for the first half of the previous year to the figures for the first half of the current year. ^4 Expenses related to operational efficiency improvement program in first half Fiscal 2013 and favorable impact from UK pensions in first half Fiscal 2012. ^5 After exceptional items and effects of new tax measures, particularly in France (tax on dividends and non-deductibility of interest expenses). Commenting on these figures, Sodexo CEO Michel Landel said: "In a more difficult economic environment, Sodexo is showing good resilience. Our Quality of Life services offer continues to be successful. Our clients are increasingly interested in our wide range of integrated services. Our leading position in emerging markets is also a driver of future growth. The operational efficiency improvement and cost reduction program, already underway, will be further enlarged. We are confident in the future and are maintaining our objectives for Fiscal 2015." Revenue growth of + 4.3% Consolidated revenues for the first half of Fiscal 2013 were 9.5 billion euro, an increase of + 4.3%, including + 0.7% from acquisitions and changes in scope and + 1.5% from currency impacts. Organic growth Organic revenue growth in the first half of Fiscal 2013 was + 2.1%, or + 2.7% excluding the positive impact from the Rugby World Cup on the first quarter of Fiscal 2012. Organic growth for On-site Services was + 2% and + 2.7%, excluding Rugby World Cup. The first half of Fiscal 2012 had benefited from the 53 million euro in revenue generated by the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Facilities management services accounted for over one quarter of consolidated revenue. As was the case in the last two fiscal years, revenues from these services are continuing to grow three times faster than foodservices revenues, providing renewed confirmation of the relevance of the Group's strategic positioning. Organic growth in Benefits and Rewards Services^6 was +4.3%, reflecting: *continued dynamism in Latin America, and *slightly higher performance than in the second half of Fiscal 2012 (adjusted for the decrease in activity in Hungary resulting from unfavorable legislation introduced in that country on January 1, 2012) . ^1 Formerly Motivation Solutions Changes in scope Acquisitions contributed + 0.7% to the Group's growth in the first half and include the following acquisitions completed since the beginning of the fiscal year: *Servi-Bonos (Benefits and Rewards Services in Mexico) in November 2012, a leader in Mexico's checks and vouchers market. *MacLellan (Technical Services, in India) in December 2012; a major Indian facilities management services company with specific expertise in air conditioning, heating, maintenance and energy management services. Acquisitions made during the prior year, including Roth Bros (facilities management, U.S., November 2011) and Lenôtre (France in September 2011) also contributed to a lesser extent. Operating profit Reported operating profit was 478 million euro, a decline of - 14.5% at current exchange rates and - 14.7% at constant rates. Responding to the current macro-economic environment, the Group Chief Executive Officer launched an operational efficiency improvement and cost reduction program at the start of the fiscal year. This program should allow Sodexo to reduce site operating costs by the equivalent of 0.6% of revenue and overheads by the equivalent of 0.4% of revenue, using Fiscal 2012 as the baseline, over the period to Fiscal 2015. Exceptional costs of 50 million euro have been recorded in the first half of Fiscal 2013 in relation to this program. First First Change Half Half At current At millions of euro Fiscal Fiscal exchange constant 2013 2012 rates exchange rates Operating profit before exceptional 528 533 - 0.9% - 1.1% items Exceptional items Included in gross (30) - profit Included in (20) - overheads Accounting adjustment to - 26 pension liabilities TOTAL exceptional (50) 26 items Reported operating 478 559 -14.5% -14.7% profit Operating profit before exceptional expenses was 528 million euro in the first half of Fiscal 2013 compared with 533 million euro in the prior year period (excluding exceptional income), a decline of - 0.9% at current exchange rates and - 1.1% at constant rates. The On-site Services activities in North America, the UK and Ireland and the Rest of the World (Latin America, Africa, Middle East, Asia, Australia and Remote Sites) all increased their contribution to operating profit (excluding currency effects). Operating profit from the Benefits and Rewards Services activity was also higher. However, the contribution from On-site Services in Europe deteriorated as compared to the prior year period. Consolidated operating margin^1 stood at 5.6% versus 5.9% in the first half of Fiscal 2012. ^1 Operating margin before exceptional expenses related to the operational efficiency improvement program in first half Fiscal 2013 and favorable impact from UK pensions in first half Fiscal 2012. Group net income Group net income was 236 million euro compared with 297 million euro in the prior year period. This result includes the impact of exceptional expenses generated by the operational efficiency improvement program as well as the effects of new fiscal measures, particularly in France (tax on dividends and non-deductibility of interest expense borrowing). Debt levels and cash flows *As of February 28, 2013, net debt was 961 million euro and gearing was 33% (compared to 38% as of February 29, 2012). The Group's financial ratios are very strong. *Net cash provided by operating activities was 37 million euro, a decline of 278 million euro compared to the same period last year. Three main factors explain this variation: *Benefits and Rewards Services investments for the period in higher-return financial instruments with longer maturities (100 million euro impact). *Changes in exceptional items included in operating profit for the two periods (76 million euro impact). *A slight deterioration in the days sales outstanding ratio. *By contrast, net cash used in investing activities reduced in the first half of Fiscal 2013. The first half of Fiscal 2012 included 576 million euro related to acquisitions (mainly Puras do Brasil, Roth Bros in the United States and Lenôtre in France). *Investments for the first half of Fiscal 2013 included: *Net capital expenditure and client investments for 113 million euro, representing approximately 1.2% of revenues. *Acquisitions for 81 million euro, mainly Servi-Bonos in Mexico. Awards *In March 2013, Sodexo was again listed among the "Most Admired Companies" in FORTUNE magazine, which evaluates the reputation of the largest companies in the world. Sodexo was ranked number one in its industry category, "Diversified outsourced services." *For the sixth consecutive year, Sodexo was recognized in January 2013 by Sustainable Asset Management (SAM) in its prestigious "2013 Sustainability Yearbook" report for its commitment in terms of economic, social and environmental responsibility and was awarded three prizes: Sector Leader, Gold Class and Sector Mover. Outlook At the April 16, 2013 Board of Directors' meeting, Michel Landel reminded the Board of the relevance of the Group's long-term strategy, founded on a unique Quality of Life services offer, an unsurpassed global network for its activities and uncontested leadership in emerging economies. During this meeting he confirmed his confidence in the Group's medium-term objectives. He noted that between Fiscal 2005 and Fiscal 2012, revenues grew by an average 6.7% per year. The initiatives undertaken by Sodexo over several years will allow the Group to continue its growth, improve its competitiveness and continue to invest in its transformation. Michel Landel noted that the operational efficiency improvement and cost reduction program announced in November 2012 is well underway. In this regard, he confirmed that all teams are fully mobilized around specific actions to reinforce the Group's competitiveness. This program will be reinforced, given the economic context. At present, the Group considers that the implementation of this program will result in exceptional charges of between 180 and 200 million euro over a period of 18 months, beginning September 2012, and will have a favorable effect for the same amount in Fiscal 2015 and subsequent years. Given the first half performance and current trends in the economic environment, Michel Landel provided the following objectives for Fiscal 2013: *Organic revenue growth between 1% and 2% *Stable operating profit^1 compared with Fiscal 2012 Sodexo confirms its confidence in achieving its objective of a consolidated operating margin of 6.3% by the end of Fiscal 2015. In addition, the Group maintains its medium-term objective of + 7% average annual consolidated revenue growth. Michel Landel noted Sodexo's numerous strengths: *Its integrated services offer; *Its choices for development which capitalize on the experience and competence of its teams in each client segment and sub-segment; *Its solid growth dynamic in emerging economies, where the Group continues to reinforce its positions; *The engagement and motivation of its teams. ^1 Excluding currency impacts and before exception items in Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2013. Analyst briefing Sodexo will hold a conference call (in English) today at 8:30 a.m. (Paris time), to comment on the first half results for Fiscal 2013. The presentation can be followed via webcast at www.sodexo.com. The press release and the presentation will be available on the Group website: www.sodexo.com under the "latest news" section beginning at 7:00 a.m. A recording of the conference will be available until May 1 by dialing +44 (0) 1452 550 000, followed by the pass code 25 63 74 95. Financial communications schedule Nine months revenues July 10, 2013 Annual results November 14, 2013 Key figures (as of August 31, 2012) 18.2 billion euro consolidated revenue 420,000 employees 20th largest employer worldwide 80 countries 34,300 sites 75 million consumers served daily 11.1 billion euros market capitalization (as of April 17, 2013) About Sodexo Founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, an essential factor in individual and organizational performance. Operating in 80 countries, Sodexo serves 75 million consumers each day through its unique combination of On-site Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services. Through its more than 100 services, Sodexo provides clients an integrated offering developed over more than 45 years of experience: from reception, safety, maintenance and cleaning, to foodservices and facilities and equipment management; from Meal Pass, Gift Pass and Mobility Pass benefits for employees to in-home assistance and concierge services. Sodexo's success and performance are founded on its independence, its sustainable business model and its ability to continuously develop and engage its 420,000 employees throughout the world. Principal risks and uncertainties There were no significant changes to the principal risks and uncertainties identified by the Group in the "Risk Factors" section of the Fiscal 2012 Registration Document filed with the AMF November 12, 2012. This press release contains statements that may be considered as forward-looking statements and as such may not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements represent management's views as of the date they are made and Sodexo assumes no obligation to update them. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. APPENDIX 1 Comments by activity and geographical area All of the following data in this document relating to operating profit do not include exceptional items^1 1. On-site Services Revenues First First Change (millions Half Half Organic Currency at of euro) Fiscal Fiscal growth effect Acquisitions current 2013 2012 exchange rates On-site Services North 3,602 3,420 + 1.3% + 3.2% + 0.8% + 5.3% America Continental 2,949 2,892 + 0.9% + 0.6% + 0.5% + 2.0% Europe Rest of the 1,838 1,708 + 7.2% + 0.2% + 0.2% + 7.6% World United Kingdom 700 680 - 2.6% + 3.9% + 1.6% + 2.9% and Ireland Total 9,089 8,700 + 2% + 1.8% + 0.7% + 4.5% On-site Services revenue was 9.1 billion euro, up + 4.5% compared with the first half of Fiscal 2012. Organic revenue growth was + 2%, or + 2.7% excluding the positive impact on revenue for the prior year period from the 2011 Rugby World Cup. First First (millions Half Half Organic Acquisitions Currency Total of euro) Fiscal Fiscal growth effects growth 2013 2012 Corporate 4,719 4,444 + 3.9% Healthcare and 2,177 2,134 - 0.4% Seniors Education 2,193 2,122 + 0.6% Total 9,089 8,700 + 2.0% + 0.7% + 1.8% + 4.5% *Organic growth in the Corporate segment was + 3.9% for the first half of Fiscal 2013, or + 5.1% excluding the impact of the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Growth was mainly driven by: *Increased demand from companies in North America and Europe for integrated service contracts. *A healthy rate of growth for Sodexo in Asia, Africa, Middle East, Remote Sites and, in particular, Latin America, despite the economic slowdown observed since last summer. Concerning foodservices, notably in Europe, the slowdown has intensified since the start of the fiscal year. Efforts by clients to find additional cost savings and to reduce employee numbers, along with lower consumer spending, weighed on revenue growth in several countries. *The - 0.4% decline in Healthcare and Seniors was due to the lower client retention rate in North America in Fiscal 2012. Since the start of Fiscal 2013, Sodexo's teams in the United States have won a number of contracts that should lead to a gradual return to growth in this client segment in the coming months. *In Education organic revenue growth was + 0.6%, reflecting a more selective approach to new contracts in the public school sector. ^1 Expenses related to operational efficiency improvement program in first half Fiscal 2013 and favorable impact from UK pensions in first half Fiscal 2012. Operating profit Operating profit of 427 million euro reflected a slight decrease (- 0.7%) compared to the prior year period. The On-Site Services activities in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Rest of the World region (Latin America, Africa, Middle East, Asia, Australia and Remote Sites) all increased their contribution to operating profit (excluding currency effects). However, the contribution from Continental Europe deteriorated compared to the prior year period due to the region's unfavorable economic environment. Analysis by geographic region, On-site Services 1.1 North America Revenues First First (millions Half Half Organic Acquisitions Currency Total of euro) Fiscal Fiscal growth effects growth 2013 2012 Corporate 792 700 + 6.3% Healthcare and 1,253 1,234 - 1.6% Seniors Education 1,557 1,486 + 1.4% Total 3,602 3,420 + 1.3% + 0.8% + 3.2% + 5.3% Revenues in North America were 3.6 billion euro, up + 5.3% compared with the first half of Fiscal 2012, and included organic growth of + 1.3%. Organic growth in Corporate was a high + 6.3%. This performance was mainly attributable to the increase in facilities management services for clients such as General Electric, the contribution of new contracts such as the prestigious Circuit of the Americas, home to the United States Formula 1 Grand Prix, and growth in the Remote Sites business in Canada. Sodexo won several new contracts during the first half, including with Siemens in Canada (44 sites, integrated services), Harley Davidson, Inc. (Wisconsin) and General Electric Aero & Healthcare Systems (South Carolina and New Jersey). Healthcare and Seniors revenues decreased by - 1.6%, due to weak growth in Fiscal 2012 and a decline in the client retention rate, with first half of Fiscal 2013 revenue bearing the full brunt of the lost Ascension Health System contract. Since the start of Fiscal 2013, Sodexo's teams have achieved several major contract wins that should help drive a return to growth in the coming months, notably with the gradual ramp-up of the major contract with HCR ManorCare, one of the United States' largest retirement home operators with 290 homes in 32 states and some 40,000 residents. When services under the contract are fully deployed, annual revenues are expected to reach 220 million US dollars. Other contracts won during the period included the signature of contracts with Health Corporation of America (HCA) East Florida (9 hospitals), LA County (two UCLA Medical Center sites in California), Ochsner Medical Center (Louisiana), Saint Joseph's John Knox Village (Florida) and University of Arizona Medical Center. In Education, organic revenue growth came to + 1.4%. Growth in site revenue was tempered, as a result of: *A decline in the number of meals served following implementation of the Healthy and Hunger-Free Kids Act, which has changed schoolchildren's eating habits. *Lower spending by students and fewer events at the sports stadiums on university campuses. New contracts signed during the period included Bethune Cookman University (Florida), St John's College (Maryland) and Confederation College (Ontario, Canada). Operating profit Operating profit amounted to 244 million euro, up + 8.0% or + 4.9% excluding the currency effect. Operating margin stood at 6.8% versus 6.6% in the first half of Fiscal 2012, reflecting tight control over all operating costs and productivity gains, particularly in the Corporate segment. 1.2 Continental Europe Revenues First First (millions Half Half Organic Acquisitions Currency Total of euro) Fiscal Fiscal growth effects growth 2013 2012 Corporate 1,730 1,678 + 1.6% Healthcare and 706 705 - 0.4% Seniors Education 513 509 + 0.4% Total 2,949 2,892 + 0.9% + 0.5% + 0.6% + 2,0 % In Continental Europe, revenues totaled 2.9billioneuro, with organic growth of + 0.9%. Performances were mixed, with more significant slowdowns in activity on sites in several countries, particularly France, the Netherlands, Germany and Italy, contrasting with a continued strong dynamic in Russia and Sweden. The + 1.6% organic growth in the Corporate segment was led by the ramp up of contracts with a significant facilities management services component throughout Europe. In France, revenue was also boosted by the opening of a new site in Nantes and the launch of additional services for the Justice Ministry. Recent marketing successes included the signature of a new contract with DNB (Norway) and renewal of the KLM contract in the Netherlands as well as the Safran and Amundi contracts in France. In Healthcare and Seniors, revenues were down - 0.4%. This was partly the result of applying a more selective approach to new business in Southern Europe and it also reflected soft growth in site revenues, due to clients' strict controls over spending. Sodexo's teams nonetheless won several major contracts, particularly in France with Nouvelles Cliniques Nantaises. Education organic revenue growth came to + 0.4%, representing an improvement on Fiscal 2012. The first half saw continued application of a selective development policy. Growth in site revenue was modest, particularly in Spain and Italy due to pressure on school budgets leading to a reduction in the number of services purchased. Contract wins included the Fonte Nuova city's schools in Italy, Darussafaka Okul in Istanbul, Turkey, and the Recollets private school group in Longwy, France. Operating profit At 103 million euro, operating profit was down by 28 million euro excluding the currency effect. The decline was mainly due to lower foodservices volumes and also to pricing pressure from clients seeking to cut costs, which meant that the Group was only able to pass on to clients a portion of the increase in wages, payroll taxes and food prices. The Sports and Leisure activities in France, which have high fixed costs, were also affected by the decline in the number of tourists and unfavorable weather conditions. As a result of these developments, operating margin weakened to 3.5% from 4.5% in the first half of Fiscal 2012. 1.3 Rest of the World (Latin America, Middle East, Asia, Africa, Australia and Remote Sites) Revenues First First (millions Half Half Organic Acquisitions Currency Total of euro) Fiscal Fiscal growth effects growth 2013 2012 Corporate 1,701 1,573 + 7.9% Healthcare and 84 75 + 9.3% Seniors Education 53 60 - 13.4% Total 1,838 1,708 + 7.2% + 0.2% + 0.2% + 7.6% In the Rest of the World (Latin America, Middle East, Asia, Africa, Australia and Remote Sites), Sodexo reaffirmed its leadership in emerging and high potential markets. Revenues for the first half of 2013 came to 1.8 billion euro, reflecting organic growth of + 7.2%. Despite a sharp decline in manufacturing activity in emerging markets, the Corporate segment continued to enjoy robust organic growth. This performance attested to Sodexo's expertise in serving mining companies in Australia and Latin America. However, completion of several construction projects in Remote Sites had a 2% negative impact on revenues. Lastly, even though growth in revenues from existing clients softened, particularly in India, Brazil and China, Sodexo delivered another excellent sales performance in these markets with business development rates topping 10%. Many contracts were signed during the period, for example with AstraZeneca (China), Australian Submarine Corporation (Australia), Visteon Automotive Systems and Nestlé (India), Electrolux (Brazil), Pacific Rubiales Energy (one of Colombia's leading oil and gas companies) and Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co. Ltd (Oman). Sodexo also partnered with the French Post Office to win a contract to provide postal support services (collection, delivery and distribution of letters and parcels) for the 19,000 people living on French army bases around the world. This innovative project will leverage Sodexo's expertise in supplying on-site services in harsh environments. The Healthcare and Seniors segment continued to grow in Asia and Latin America, with contract wins including the Renmin University Hospital Wuhan (China). The decline in Education revenue was due to the non-renewal of a public schools contract in Chile. Operating profit Operating profit amounted to 47 million euro, an increase of + 4.7% excluding the currency effect. During the first half, Puras do Brasil, a Brazilian company acquired at the beginning of Fiscal 2012 continued to be integrated in the Group. This acquisition doubled the On-site Services revenue base in Brazil, lifting the Group to the no.1 position in this market, which offers considerable medium-term growth potential. The first half also saw significant food price inflation in several countries, particularly Brazil. Operating margin stood at 2.6% versus 2.5% in the first half of Fiscal 2012. 1.4 United Kingdom and Ireland Revenues First First (millions Half Half Organic Acquisitions Currency Total of euro) Fiscal Fiscal growth effects growth 2013 2012 Corporate 495 493 - 4.7% Healthcare and 135 119 + 5.8% Seniors Education 70 68 - 2.6% Total 700 680 - 2.6% + 1.6% + 3.9% + 2.9% On-site Services revenues in the United Kingdom and Ireland totaled 700 million euro. Excluding the favorable effect of the 2011 Rugby World Cup hospitality contract in the first half of the prior year, organic revenue growth in the first half of Fiscal 2013 was + 5.6%. Corporate revenues for the period were up by a robust + 6.8% (excluding Rugby World Cup revenues). This performance was attributable to the roughly 13 million euro in revenues earned during the London Paralympic Games in early September 2012 and to the ramp-up of several integrated service contracts including with Unilever, AstraZeneca and Eli Lilly. In Healthcare and Seniors, organic revenue growth accelerated to + 5.8%, led by expanded services provided in connection with the contract with North Staffordshire University Hospital and the start-up of an integrated services contract at Brighton and Sussex University Hospital. Education revenues contracted by - 2.6% on an organic basis, reflecting the continuing selective approach to new business in the public schools sector. Recent contract wins included St. Flannans College in Ennis (Ireland). Operating profit Operating profit amounted to 33 million euro, up 6.7% excluding the currency effect. On-site productivity gains, particularly in the Justice segment, the ramp-up of integrated service contracts in the Corporate segment, and the gain recognized following pension plan changes in the United Kingdom and Ireland more than compensated for the high prior period basis of comparison resulting from the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Operating margin rose to 4.7% from 4.4% in the first half of Fiscal 2012. 2. Benefits and Rewards Services Issue volume First First (millions Half Half Organic Acquisitions Currency Total of euro) Fiscal Fiscal growth effects growth 2013 2012 Latin 3,840 3,432 + 18% America Europe 4,134 4,083 + 0% and Asia Total 7,974 7,515 + 8.2% + 1.8% - 3.9% + 6.1% Benefits and Rewards Services issue volume for the first half of Fiscal 2013 totaled 8 billion euro and organic issue volume growth was + 8.2%. Overall growth in issue volume was + 6.1%, after taking into account the - 3.9% negative currency effect, mainly due to the Brazilian real's decline against the euro, and the contribution of Servi-Bonos in Mexico, which was acquired in November 2012 and added + 1.8% to the growth rate. Issue volume in Latin America amounted to 3.8 billion euro. Organic growth was a strong + 18%, reflecting a steady increase in the number of beneficiaries as well as in voucher and card face values. At 4.1 billion euro, issue volume in Europe and Asia was in line with the first half of Fiscal 2012. Unfavorable new regulations introduced in Hungary in January 2012 reduced organic issue volume growth by 2.4%. In Belgium, issue volume for the Titres Emploi Service personal service vouchers remained high during the period. Revenues First First (millions Half Half Organic Acquisitions Currency Total of euro) Fiscal Fiscal growth effects growth 2013 2012 Latin 206 203 + 8.7% America Europe 174 174 - 0.8% and Asia Total 380 377 + 4.3% + 1.1% - 4.6% + 0.8% Benefits and Rewards Services revenues for the first half of Fiscal 2013 totaled 380 million euro. Organic growth stood at + 4.3%, while reported growth was close to + 1% reflecting: *The - 4.6% negative currency effect, and *The + 1.1% contribution from Servi-Bonos, one of Mexico's leading meal voucher and card issuers that was acquired in November 2012. The first months of Servi-Bonos's integration into the Group have been satisfactory. Organic revenue growth in Latin America slowed to + 8.7%. This was mainly due to pressures on commission rates with large Corporate and other clients in Brazil and it also reflected the impact of lower interest rates. Revenue in Europe and Asia amounted to 174 million euro. Organic growth was a negative - 0.8% compared with the first half of Fiscal 2012, but a positive + 3.3% excluding the impact of Hungary. Recent marketing successes included contracts with the Lyon Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Saône et Loire Conseil Général (France), Electropaulo (São Paulo, Brazil), the Zulia State Government (Venezuela), Sharp Electronica Mexico (Mexico) and the Bursa City Authorities (Turkey). Other highlights of the period included the successful launch of the Spirit of Cadeau gift card in France, in time for the festive season. The card can be used to purchase products and services for the home and for sporting activities. Operating profit Operating profit from Benefits and Rewards Services amounted to 147 million euro, up + 6.8% excluding the currency effect compared with the first half of Fiscal 2012. The increase reflected higher issue volumes and the productivity gains achieved through disciplined management, enabling continued investing in new technologies and marketing. Operating margin stood at 38.7% versus 39% in the year-earlier period when operating profit benefitted from several non-recurring items such as a litigation settlement. APPENDIX 2 Financial statements for First Half Fiscal 2013 2.1 Consolidated income statement First Half First Half (millions of Fiscal 2013 Variation Fiscal 2012 euro) % M€ % M€ Revenues Revenues Revenues 100% 9,463 4.3% 100% 9,069 Cost of sales - 85.1% (8,049) - 84.2% (7,634) Gross profit 14.9% 1,414 - 1.5% 15.8% 1,435 Sales department - 1.4% (133) - 1.4% (129) costs General and administrative - 8.4% (798) - 8.2% (740) costs Other operating 11 10 income Other operating - 0.2% (16) - 0.2% (17) costs Operating 5.1% 478 - 14.4% 6.2% 559 profit ^(1) Interest income 0.2% 23 0.4% 33 Financing costs - 1.1% (108) - 1.4% (124) Share of profit of companies consolidated 0.1% 8 0.1% 7 by the equity method Profit for the period before 4.2% 401 - 15.6% 5.2% 475 tax Income tax - 1.6% (153) - 1.8% (166) expense Profit for the 2.6% 248 - 19.7% 3.4% 309 period Of which : Non-controlling 0.1% 12 0.1% 12 interests Profit attributable to equity holders 2.5% 236 - 20.5% 3.3% 297 of the parent ^(1) Including 50 million euro in costs recognized in the first half of Fiscal 2013 for the operational efficiency improvement and cost reduction program. 2.2 Consolidated statement of financial position Assets (in millions of euro) February 28, August 31, 2013 2012 NON-CURRENT ASSETS Property, plant and equipment 547 574 Goodwill 4,955 5,031 Other intangible assets 568 563 Client investments 285 296 Companies consolidated by the equity 78 81 method Other non-current financial assets 120 133 Derivative financial instruments 28 26 Other non-current assets 12 15 Deferred tax assets 222 169 Total non-current assets 6,815 6,888 CURRENT ASSETS Current financial assets 5 4 Derivative financial instruments 4 1 Inventories 288 296 Income tax receivable 163 96 Trade and other receivables 3,969 3,445 Restricted cash and financial assets related to the Benefits and 660 609 Rewards Services activity Cash and cash equivalents 1,266 1,451 Total current assets 6,355 5,902 TOTAL ASSETS 13,170 12,790 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (in millions of euro) February 28, August 31, 2013 2012 SHAREHOLDERS'EQUITY Common stock 628 628 Additional paid-in capital 1,109 1,109 Reserves and retained earnings 1,161 1,297 Equity attributable to equity holders of 2,898 3,034 the parent Non-controlling interests 39 35 Total shareholders' equity 2,937 3,069 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Borrowings 2,587 2,550 Derivative financial instruments 4 2 Employee benefits 362 381 Other liabilities 210 222 Provisions 110 105 Deferred tax liabilities 302 161 Total non-current liabilities 3,575 3,421 CURRENT LIABILITIES Bank overdrafts 84 15 Borrowings 232 136 Derivative financial instruments 12 23 Income tax payable 121 130 Provisions 47 41 Trade and other payables 3,404 3,422 Vouchers payable 2,758 2,533 Total current liabilities 6,658 6,300 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 13,170 12,790 2.3 Consolidated Cash Flow statement (in millions of euro) First Half First Half Fiscal 2013 Fiscal 2012 Operating activities Operating profit 478 559 Elimination of non-cash and non-operating items Depreciation and amortization of tangible 140 139 and intangible assets Provisions 17 (2) Gains and losses on disposals and other 1 8 Dividends received from companies 8 6 consolidated by the equity method Change in working capital from operating (353) (178) activities Change in inventories (1) 1 Change in trade and other receivables (576) (501) Change in trade and other payables 56 76 Change in vouchers payable 215 197 Change in financial assets related to the Benefits and Rewards Services (47) 49 activity Interest paid (114) (101) Interest received 7 11 Income tax paid (147) (127) Net cash provided by operating activities 37 315 Investing activities Acquisitions of property, plant and (110) (145) equipment and intangible assets Disposals of property, plant and 5 15 equipment and intangible assets Change in client investments (3) (13) Change in financial assets 4 14 Acquisitions of subsidiaries (81) (576) Dispositions of subsidiaries 1 Net cash used in investing activities (185) (704) Financing activities Dividends paid to parent company (240) (221) shareholders Dividends paid to non-controlling (12) (15) shareholders of consolidated companies Purchases of treasury shares (46) (5) Dispositions of treasury shares 54 40 Increase in capital Decrease in capital Acquisitions of non-controlling interests (11) Dispositions of equity investments without loss of control Proceeds from borrowings 237 339 Repayment of borrowings (41) (100) Net cash (used in) provided by financing (59) 38 activities CHANGE IN NET CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (207) (351) Net effect of exchange rates and other (48) 46 effects on cash Net cash and cash equivalents, beginning 1,436 1,424 of period NET CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF 1,181 1,119 PERIOD 2.4 Segment information Revenues by activity First First Change (in millions half half Organic Currency at of euro) Fiscal Fiscal growth effect Acquisitions current 2013 2012 ^(1) exchange rates On-site Services North 3,602 3,420 + 1.3% + 3.2% + 0.8% + 5.3% America Continental 2,949 2,892 + 0.9% + 0.6% + 0.5% + 2.0% Europe Rest of the 1,838 1,708 + 7.2% + 0.2% + 0.2% + 7.6% World United Kingdom and 700 680 - 2.6% + 3.9% + 1.6% + 2.9% Ireland Total On-site 9,089 8,700 + 2.0% + 1.8% + 0.7% + 4.5% Services Benefits and Rewards 380 377 +4.3% - 4.6% +1.1% +0.8% Services Elimination of (6) (8) intra-group revenues Consolidated 9,463 9,069 + 2.1% + 1.5 % + 0.7% + 4.3% Total ^(1) Organic growth: revenue growth, at constant scope of consolidation and excluding exchange rate effects Operating profit by activity First First Change at Change at (in millions of half half current constant euro) Fiscal Fiscal exchange exchange 2013 2012^(3) rates rates ^(2) On-site Services North America 244 226 + 8.0% + 4.9% Continental Europe 103 131 - 21.4% - 22.1% Rest of the World 47 43 + 9.3% + 4.7% United Kingdom and 33 30 + 10% + 6.7% Ireland Total On-site 427 430 -0.7% - 3.3% Services Benefits and 147 147 + 0.0% + 6.8% Rewards Services Corporate expenses (40) (36) Elimination of intra-group (6) (8) revenues Consolidated Total 528 533 - 0.9% - 1.1% ^(2) Excluding exceptional costs related to the operational efficiency improvement program and described on page 3. ^(3) Excluding the exceptional impact of an accounting pension adjustment to pension plans in the United Kingdom. 2.5 Exchange rates The main currency exchange effects for first half fiscal 2013 are: 1 EUR = Average rate H1 Average rate H1 Variation 2013 2012 U.S Dollar 1.3082 1.3484 + 3.1% Pound Sterling 0.8189 0.8548 + 4.4% Brazilian Real 2.6619 2.3827 - 10.5% APPENDIX 3 SELECTION OF NEW CLIENTS - FIRST HALF FISCAL 2013 On-site Services Corporate Siemens, 44 sites in Canada (2,800 people) Amundi,Paris, France (1,700 people) AstraZeneca, Shanghai, China (1,550 people) Australian Submarine Corporation, Australia (2,700 people) Banco Bradesco S.A., Osasco, Brazil (16,000 people) DNB, Oslo, Norway (3,200 people) Electrolux, São Carlos, Brazil (12,700 people) General Electric - Aero & Healthcare Systems, 2 sites in the U.S. (1,500 people) GlaxoSmithKline, Wavre,Belgium (1,600 people) Harley Davidson Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA (1,300 people) Nestlé India Ltd., Bangalore, India (1,150 people) Safran, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France (1,000 people) The Co-operative Group Ltd., 7 sites in northwest UK (10,000 people) Visteon Automotive Systems, Chennai, India, (1,550 people) Defense US Air Force, 5 bases in the U.S. US Forces, Zayed military city, United Arab Emirates (300 people) Defense Commissary Agency, 12 sites in the U.S. Ministère de la Défense for the Sodexo-La Poste consortium, France (19,000 people) Healthcare and Seniors HCR ManorCare, 290 retirement homes in 32 U.S. states Nouvelles Cliniques Nantaises, Nantes, France (500 people) Brighton & Sussex University Hospital, Brighton, UK (650 people) Clínica Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile (550 people) HCA East Florida, 9 hospitals, Florida, U.S. (2,200 people) LA County, California, U.S. (2 sites of the UCLA Medical Center, 750 people) Göteborg Municipality, Sweden (800 people) Ochsner Medical Center, Louisiana, U.S. (400 people) Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China (4,000 people) Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, Florida, U.S. (700 people) St. Joseph's John Knox Village, Florida, U.S. (650 people) The University of Arizona Medical Center, Arizona, U.S. (500 people) Education Al Mareefa College, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (400 students) Bethune-Cookman University, Florida, U.S. (3,700 students) Confederation College, 4 sites, Ontario, Canada (1,700 students) Darussafaka Okul, Istanbul, Turkey Ensemble Scolaire des Recollets, Longwy, France (800 students) St. Andrews College, Dublin, Ireland (1,200 students) St. Flannans College, Ennis, Ireland (1,250 students) St. John's College, Maryland, U.S. (600 students) City of Fonte Nuova, Italy (1,600 students) Remote Sites Pacific Rubiales 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A 53-year-old man, who has spent nearly four years in jail and prison, was ordered freed on his own recognizance pending sentencing after pleading no contest to four counts of raping his former girlfriend in June 2007.
Carl Chaney, of Hubbard Road, was convicted by a jury of those counts in May 2008. Former Judge Timothy E. Franken of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court sentenced him to 10 years in prison and fined him $5,000.
In March 2010, however, the 7th District Court of Appeals ordered a new trial for Chaney, saying the prosecution made improper references during its cross-examination of Chaney and its closing argument to Chaney's refusal to give police a statement after his arrest.
The appellate court noted that Judge Franken failed to tell the jury to disregard the prosecutor's comments.
Judge Lou A. D'Apolito ordered Chaney released after taking his plea Tuesday.
In this week's plea agreement, Natasha Frenchko, an assistant county prosecutor, agreed to recommend that Chaney be sentenced to the time he has already served. Sentencing is set for 9 a.m. April 22.
Frenchko could not be reached to comment on why she agreed to the plea deal.
The available sentencing range for rape, a first-degree felony, is three to 10 years in prison on each count. Sentences on multiple counts may be imposed concurrently or consecutively.
After he was released from Mahoning County jail on Tuesday, Chaney was taken to Trumbull County jail on a 2008 bench warrant from that county's family court for failure to appear there in a civil nonpayment-of-child-support case.
Since that warrant was issued while Chaney was incarcerated and unable to pay, Magistrate Scott Bombeck ordered Chaney released from jail after a Wednesday hearing if no other jurisdictions had any cases in which he was to be jailed.
The magistrate, however, ordered Chaney to comply with terms of the child-support order.
what a lovely system we have.
You bet it's a great system !!!
So this guy is turned loose with nothing on the line or nothing to lose and no way to gaurantee he shows up for sentencing.
He's 53 years old and looking at 10 years in state prison.
Hummmm let me see.......
Hell yeah I'm going to bolt !!!!!!!
Clearly the system is broken !!
Is this an early April Fools joke , or is it really our court system?
He going to rape a woman again he knows he is looking at long jail time without female company so he better get it now while he can if the woman is agreeing or not
His deal is he is getting sentenced to time served. He isn't going back to jail. It is right there in the article. There is no point in holding him just to tell him he is free to leave.
Personally, I think 4 counts of rape merits MUCH more than 4 years, but that's just me.
WOW! There must be something that we're not being told here! Natasha Frecnhko is usually very tough on RAPISTS, maybe the investigation was screwed-up by the police...and...NATASHA IS SMOKIN HOT!
Our courts are a joke! How, in good consicience, could a prosecutor allow a rapist to walk out of the courtroom?
Maybe Natasha needs to experience the humiliation and fear of the victims for whom she obviously has little compassion. Maybe if she was the victim of such a crime, she would be a better PROSECUTOR.
But hey, folks, time and time and time again we see we do NOT have a JUSTICE system; it merely is a LEGAL system. A speeder really gets penalized far more than one who rapes, kills, steals. But then that is easy money for the LEGAL system and the organizations that profit from speeding fines. It is a sad and sickening situation, isn't it?


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A Monte Carlo approach is proposed where the random walk chains generated in particle transport simulations are segmented. Forward and adjoint-mode estimators are then used in conjunction with the first-event source density on the segmented chains to obtain multiple estimates of the individual terms of the Neumann series solution at each collision point. The solution is then constructed by summation of the series. The approach is compared to the exact analytical and to the Monte Carlo nonabsorption weighting method results for two representative slowing down and deep penetration problems. Application of the proposed approach leads to unbiased estimates for limited numbers of particle simulations and is useful in suppressing an effective bias problem observed in some cases of deep penetration particle transport problems.
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Stemen Farms, Inc. are your Classic League Tournament champions, and Pine Country Nursery are your Olympic League Tournament champions.
Stemen Farms took the fifth seed in the Classic League Tournament and knocked off No. 4 Labor Club 60-31 in the first round before upsetting No. 1 Smith Farms 81-78 in the quarterfinals and No. 2 seed Nodak Mutual
Insurance 79-70 for the championship.
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J&S Ladies won all four games against Leevers Foods
Bank Forward won 3 of 4 against Service Master
Valley Lumber won 3 of 4 against Sky Lanes
20-20 Auto Center won 3 of 4 against Chrissy Faye Photography
High Team Game
Bank Forward 830
High Team Total
20-20 Auto Center 2,401
Indiv. High Single Game
Mary Berntson 217
Indiv. High Series
Mary Berntson 622
Ladies' 200s
Mary Berntson 217, 204, 201
Stephanie Schuldheisz 210
Monica Nelson 206, 202
Mindy Myers 203
Ladies' 500s
Mary Berntson 622
Monica Nelson 572
Connie Maresh 552
Janeen Anderson 546
Captain's Pub/Valley Sales swept Bank Forward 25-16, 25-20, 25-10
Tavern 94 swept Wendel Auto Body 26-24, 26-24, 25-18
H-Anderson Concrete swept Cavett's Corner Convenience 25-20, 25-14, 25-12
Tavern 94 took 2 of 3 sets from Bank Forward 22-25, 25-12, 25-18
Wendel Auto Body swept Cavett's Corner Convenience 25-19, 25-18, 27-25
H-Anderson Concrete swept Dick Nelson Sales & Leasing 25-11, 25-5, 25-7
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It looked good early on for the North Star Postseason Tournament No. 3 Viking men as they built an early 14-4 lead behind seven quick points from senior guard Aaron Duske on Saturday night, but No. 2 Dakota State pulled off an 18-4 run, capped by one of senior guard Dylan Hale's seven three-pointers in the evening, to take a 22-18 lead that they did not give up en route to a 74-56 semifinal win.
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Maple Valley 5-foot-10-inch sophomore forward Rylee Nudell scored 21 points on Friday to help top seed Maple Valley beat No. 8 Richland 51-41 in the first round of the District 2 Tournament, then scored 33 points — 23 in the first half — and snagged 12 rebounds in a 50-41 win over No. 4 Oak Grove.
Junior forward Jared Lentz and sophomore guard Dalton Ondracek led No. 10 seed Valley City scorers with 20 and 14 respective points in Saturday's Eastern Dakota Conference Basketball Tournament play-in game at No. 9 Grand Forks Central, but a double-double from Central senior forward/center Josh Schumer and a near-double-double from junior guard/forward Jake Mussman helped the Knights ride on with a strong second half, 60-45.
Eastern Dakota Conference gymnastics champion Valley City traveled to Bismarck Century for Friday and Saturday's State Meet and, with junior Bethany Crump tying for 10th in the individual All-Around, took eighth with a 136.050 team score, the best performance of any East Region team.
A company hired by Barnes County repaired a far underground concrete culvert from the inside, said Barnes County Highway Superintendent Kerry Johnson Thursday. More in Monday's issue of the Times-Record.
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Barbecued Leg of Lamb
2 Dec 2010
|Mint sprig/2 teaspoon dried mint
|Leg lamb
|4 1⁄2 Pound (2 Kilogram)
|45 Milliliter (3 Tablespoon)
|Canned homepride
|13 1⁄4 Pound (376 Gram)
|Barbecue sauce
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Cook In)
Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6.
Place the mint in a large roasting pan.
Trim excess fat from the lamb and place on the mint.
Pour over the oil.
Place in the oven and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
Baste with fat at intervals during the cooking.
Remove the lamb from the oven and drain off excess fat.
Pour the Barbecue Cook-in-Sauce over the lamb.
Cover with foil and return to the oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the roasting pan from the oven.
Place the meat on a warm serving plate and pour over the remaining sauce from the pan.
Garnish with sprigs of mint and serve with vegetables.
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Refuge in Darkness YKTTW Discussion
|Refuge in Darkness
When a work seems to actively revel in horrible stuff happening.Better Name
There's some debate on what it means, exactly, for a work to be dark, grimdark, and if they're the same thing or not. This trope's creation is an attempt to resolve the doubts. It's also an attempt to take all those works that were mistakenly attributed to Darker and Edgier (to the point that "Grimdark" redirects to that page, which it shouldn't), and only leave there examples of franchises that took a visible turn to the dark, with an emphasis on the "commercial gimmick" aspect of the trope, which is what the trope is actually about. So, what definitions of "dark" and "grimdark" would fit the common usage best? "Dark" is about confronting the horrible things about life. Think Blood Diamond. Dark is earnest; when there is black humour and sarcasm, it is as a coping mechanism. Dark is straight-faced. "Grimdark" is about celebrating the horrible things and gloriously bath in them. Think Repo! The Genetic Opera. Fun is being had, the author takes some distance from the work, Black Comedy is only one step away; the expression "tongue in cheek" might be invoked. "So dark I can't take it seriously anymore" and "this is just getting silly" also come up now and then. I would call that a Refuge In Darkness; style over substance taken into the horrific direction. As a rule of thumb, when something horrifying happens and someone is going to go "that was so cool", you're faced with a grimdark element. Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings are never grimdark, because evil is systematically portrayed as lame, disgusting, flawed, cowardly, and not at all awesome. They're dark, but they aren't tagged dark, because the dark parts, while crucial to the plot, aren't what the bulk of the feeling is about; that would be "friendship" and "a sense of wonder and curiosity" for the former, and "the futility of ambition in the face of entropy, the wisdom of humility" "the sense of loss" for the latter. Evangelion is dark (save for the occasional lavishly-animated carnage). End of Evangelion starts horribly grimdark and then decides we need to go deeper. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is dark. Hellsing is grimdark. Monster is dark. Death Note is grimdark. Both somewhat soberly so. Chris Nolan's Batman films are dark (except for Two-Face's face). Tim Burton's are grimdark. Into the Wild is dark (humbly so, and acknowledges the light). Hobo with a Shotgun is grimdark. Fallout: Equestria is dark. Fallout3 is grimdark. Jojos Bizarre Adventure is... a very fabulous, very energetic kind of grimdark. The manga at least. The current anime censors and downplays the violence considerably, while sacrificing nothing in action, melodrama, and madness, so I'd say it doesn't even qualify as "dark", just normal shounen-grade violence. In Princess Mononoke, the story is generally just dark, it gets grimark whenever the violence and the gore becomes exceedingly unrealistic (anything involving demonic possession, the battle of pigs). L.A. Noire is dark (noir, in fact). GTA is grimdark. Sains Row is out and out black comedy. Gangs of New York is grimdark. Farenheit451 is dark. 1984 is grimdark. The Lord Of The Flies is grimdark.
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Facebook Rolls Out New PHP-like Programming Language
New Hack language adds static typing and other conveniences.
Facebook has released an open source version of Hack, a programming language for the HHVM run-time platform. HHVM is a virtual machine for PHP created by Facebook. According to Facebook's Julien Verlaguet, Hack developed as a way for Facebook to address the problem of delivering accurate code in a timely manner at the vast scale of a company like Facebook. "Could early error detection co-exist with rapid iteration, all the while preserving our investment in PHP? Could improved code analysis and introspection help make developers more productive with tools like auto-complete?"
Verlaguet's blog post goes on to explain that "Hack has deep roots in PHP …. In fact, most PHP files are already valid Hack files." The main innovation added with Hack is static typing. Hack's type system adds features such as generics, nullable types, type aliasing, and contraints on type parameters. Hack also adds Collections (a type-safe alternative to PHP arrays), lambda expressions, and run-time enforcement of return types and parameter types.
Facebook says it has already migrated nearly all its PHP codebase to Hack.
The Hack source code is available at the project website.
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NoScript Flaw
Mozilla's script blocker add-on could be putting malware sites on the whitelist.
RIP SSLv3
The Internet community officially banishes the notoriously unsafe Secure Sockets Layer protocol.
Mate 1.1 Arrives
Popular desktop environment continues the Gnome 2 legacy – with new support for the Gnome 3 toolkit.
US Government Requires HTTPS
The Obama White House has issued a memorandum telling all US government agencies they must use HTTPS for all websites and web communication.
Mozilla Signs Firefox Add-Ons
New program will dial up security for the Firefox browser.
Fedora 22 Arrives
Red Hat's community distro embraces the cloud.
Code.org and College Board Team Reach Out for Talented High School Coders
New partnership will bring more and better CS training to US schools
A Peek Inside TeslaCrypt Ransomware
Criminals offer online help over Tor network
Mumblehard Still Spams
Sophisticated malware is still present on Joomla and WordPress sites around the world.
Launchpad Gets Git
Future versions of Ubuntu's code service will support the popular Git version control system used with Linux and other open source projects.