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Spells at MK Dons and Derby County in the recent past have shown that Bamford is a goalscorer at Football League level.
His efforts have drawn attention from a number of clubs, with Middlesbrough understood to be leading the chase.
Wolves have, however, expressed their interest and are waiting to discover whether there will be any further movement on that particular front.
Jackett said in the Express and Star: "We've enquired about him in the past but I don't know currently what's happening with him and where he's going.
"I don't know what his options are and where he stands in Chelsea's pecking order. At one stage it seemed he was quite high, but is he falling down it now?
"We're not necessarily in regular touch with regard to where he's going next, if he goes anywhere."
One man who has made the move from Stamford Bridge to Molineux is midfielder George Saville, with Jackett delighted to have secured the 21-year-old's services on a three-year contract.
He added: "I think Saville can do a bit of everything, but generally he likes to attack.
"He's a very good all round midfielder that we've done well to get.
"He's one of those players we could have waited a year or two and he'll be worth a lot more and sometimes those players become very difficult to buy.
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TeleNav GPS Navigator for T-Mobile myTouch 3G arrives August 5th
TeleNav have announced that, like the G1, the T-Mobile myTouch 3G is next in line for its subscription-based turn-by-turn navigation app. Available to download from August 5th - complete with a 30-day free trial available from the company's site, just to get you hooked - the software includes traffic/incident updates, automatic re-routes, POIs and gas prices, together with speech recognition for programming your destination and finding businesses.
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When I hear those Bagpipes roar,
My heart begins to soar.
Frozen in my tracks,
My mind wanders back.
To a piper I once knew
Whose heart was pure and true.
He played those pipes like angels sing,
I often wondered, "Where are his wings?"
Those bagpipes casted a spell on me,
And that Irish lad's face is all I could see.
I used to weep when those pipes would
Because for the moment my lost heart felt
See, that piper is the strongest man I ever
But because my heart was immature, I
was'nt ready for him yet.
As years pass by, this broken heart has
begun to heal.
Yet as soon as I hear those faithful pipes,
my heart starts to feel.
Time has a way of putting our mistakes far
in the past,
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So when you see that kilt and bearskin
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For those bagpipes serve a bigger role
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The music industry uses made-up numbers?
Posted by admin in bad numbers on June 16th, 2009
Slightly late to the game with this one, but a nice number-demolishing piece from our Sainted Ben Goldacre. See, I've worked in the music business and am of the opinion that music should be free, musicians should get paid. And many do, just not at the obscene levels they were used to and are having to find other outlets for their work.
Maybe the problem is that the music "industry" has stood in the way of making music reasonably priced so we don't feel ripped off. Many established artists are able to circumvent the old ways with innovative models. Maybe they're just hanging onto their doomed jobs?
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MySpace now has a music label that signs emerging artists, forms partnerships with amateur filmmakers and develops video serials. Another fresh feature launched last month is MySpace Celebrity, a content guide described as "Hollywood's new homepage." It features news, gossip from People magazine's site, blogs, videos and an index of more than 300 legitimate celebs with profiles on MySpace -- such as Ashton Kutcher, Britney Spears, Leonardo DiCaprio, Paris Hilton and Vince Vaughn. "We want MySpace users to connect with celebrities in the same way that they do with musicians," says co-founder Tom Anderson.
This week, the young company with young leaders started inviting outside software developers to create and test applications -- also called widgets -- that will let members jazz up MySpace pages. It's a response to the growth that rival Facebook has experienced with that "open-source" approach.
Daily visitors: MySpace has more page views than any other Web site in the world -- more than 1.3 billion a day -- although that figure dipped for the first time in December 2007.
MySpace exec says: "In only four years, MySpace has become the largest and most dynamic social platform in the world. This is a critical year in the evolution of the Internet and we'll be at the forefront." -- Amit Kapur, 26-year-old chief operating officer
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|Standard Designs New Flagship Retail Store for Revolve Clothing
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Standard, a Los Angeles-based multidisciplinary architecture and design practice, has completed this retail project, the flagship store for online couture retailer REVOLVE Clothing (REVOLVE).
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Open mic, Wednesdays 3:00 - 5:00 p.m at Royal Bean,18 Yarmouth Crossing Drive, Yarmouth. Ideal for Grades 8 through 12: Share your Poetry, Prose, Songwriting, Acoustic, Performance Art. If it's G or PG, It's Good to Go. Join us for great coffee, tea, cold drinks, gelato, baked goods, and entertainment. 207.846.1009, firstname.lastname@example.com. Facilitator: megwilsonauthor.com (05/08)
Coastal Youth Orchestra's 10th Annual Spring Concert ~ Monday, May 14, Orion Performing Arts Center, Topsham. Auditions for next Season ~ May 22: The Coastal Youth Orchestra directed by Nancy Roderick and Karla Kelley, will perform their tenth annual Spring Concert on Monday May 14th at 7:00 PM at the Orion Performing Arts Center in Topsham. The concert is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. A light reception will follow the performance. The concert should last about an hour and 15 minutes.
Connecting With the Earth: Discovering the Egolessness of Self
By practicing mindfulness we realize that our minds are rarely still, in fact they are in constant, habitual movement. The constant movement of habitual mind doesn't follow any rational pattern neither is it related to what is actually happening. The first step on the path is to realize that this habitual, discursive mind, which Buddhists call Ego, actually creates enormous pain for ourselves and others. As we begin to see this more clearly we develop renunciation and the wish to tame our crazy minds for the sake of ourselves and others.
This class will focus on the problem and its solution as developed by the historical Buddha 2500 years ago and rediscovered by millions of practitioners since then. We discover that through mindfulness practice or Shamatha as it is known in Sanskrit, our minds can become workable and our lives no longer driven by random habitual thoughts and emotions.
"Disgust with samsara leads us to seek a discipline that will cut through habitual patterns. We look for a path, a teaching that is not based on accumulating further neurosis and confusion. The discipline that provides the framework for our entire path is the formal practice of sitting meditation." Vajra Regent Osel Tendzin
Renewal Courses: Traveling to New Hampshire this summer for a Renewal Course is a culturally rich experience, both during the day and during the evenings with lectures, music, drama etc. It may also be a great way for people to feel even more connected to their school and community! For example, Aonghus Gordon and his Crafters will be teaching for their third and final year and Christopher Bamford will offer a course titled "The Mystical Heart of Abraham" which will bring a wider perspective on current events in terms of the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim religions that each stem from the root of Abraham. Christopher will bring a new vision of the evolution of consciousness and help us feel into the great tasks of today. Such a course might well appeal to a colleague, trustee or board member, a philosophical parent –– not to mention a high school teacher of history.
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Dear Waldorf Puppet Enthusiasts,
Looking for a summer camp for your 10-18 year old? Wabun, a canoe tripping camp in northern Ontario, is one Lily and Finn Johnston (and their parents!) would strongly recommend. We've found it is a place where kids can unplug and be physically and socially challenged – and love it. Wabun has been guiding young people through the clean blue lakes and down fish-filled rivers in the Canadian North Woods since 1933. As the brochure states, "the children and young adults who leave home in June return in August more mature, with new friends, physically stronger, self-assured, and with a confidence that will serve them well through a lifetime of challenges." Please call us if you'd like more information (688-4715), or go to Wabun's website www.wabun.com/ . (P. S. - Wabun is less expensive than Chewonki or Kieve...) Rosita Moore (04/24)
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Abe, the choice that we are supposed to be presenting to the Iranians is: join the respectable community of nations or be subject to a range of sanctions. I don't think it is particularly objectionable or controversial to remind the Iranian people and our allies that we are presenting a choice to the mullahs. What is objectionable is the lack of seriousness about what behavior is expected and what will result if Iran continues on its present course.
The President rather badly muddled the "or else. . . " part of the equation. Hillary Clinton and Dennis Ross (who presumably still has the Iran portfolio) have a more difficult task now that the President has conveyed an utter lack of resoluteness. But I can't find fault with Clinton's effort to steer the ship at least partially back on course. The problem for her is the Iranians now have less incentive to take her and Ross seriously.


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CED awarded grant to refocus mission
The Durham-based Council for Entrepreneurial Development has won a $250,000 grant to help the nonprofit retool its strategy.
Also known as CED, the Council for Entrepreneurial Development is a nonprofit that works to support entrepreneurs in the Triangle and across the state.
The group was awarded the grant by N.C. IDEA, another Durham-based nonprofit that focuses on providing funding to technology companies in the state. The money will be paid out across three years and will help CED to change its business model and alter its services.
"CED was established in 1984, and over the course of three decades the needs of the startup community have changed," said Joan Siefert Rose, president of CED, in a news release. "We are thankful for this opportunity to work with N.C. IDEA, with whom we have a history of successful collaboration."
There is not as much of a need for organizations focused on helping very early-stage entrepreneurs launch new businesses, Siefert Rose said, as there are now university programs, co-working spaces, and others that fill that role.
So she said CED wants to refocus on helping companies in later stages of growth to find investors or get access to additional resources they may need.
She estimated that there are 150 to 200 companies in the area that are moving into the growth phase that CED would look to target.
"They have some early-stage funding, they might have received some grant money, they might have some customers, (and are) looking at issues around growth as opposed to just starting," she said.
Initially, CED will use the funding from N.C. IDEA to build an information bank of names of companies, mentors and investors that can be used to help companies to network with the right people or investors at the right time, according to the release. Other projects are expected to follow in later years of the grant.
This year, she said the group will look to bring in investors and others to come in to talk to entrepreneurs in the Triangle.
"As we look to shape this new vision of CED we're looking to connect the Research Triangle with sources of capital that are outside the market that are helpful to entrepreneurs that are growing their businesses here," she said.
Also, Siefert Rose said CED will be looking to find other funding sources. Currently, the nonprofit gets its funding from technology and life science venture conferences, from its membership base and through donations.
The organization has had five years of break-even or profitable operations, Siefert Rose said. According to tax records filed with GuideStar, an organization that reports on the finances of nonprofits, CED was profitable in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2012.
The organization reported a profit of $178,000 in the year on total revenues of $1.49 million. That's up from what was, according to tax records, was a loss of $285,651 for the prior year.
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A Johnson City man was arrested Tuesday on a charge that he stole a vehicle last month.
Jaqwayle M. Madison, 18, 1725 Nathaniel Drive, No. 50, was accused of stealing a vehicle March 23, police said.
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'Star Wars' My Little Pony: May the foal be with you
"Star Wars" and "My Little Pony" come together at last in a collection of handcrafted figures that give the stars of the "Star Wars" universe four hooves.
Most My Little Ponies just stand around and look pretty. Some special ponies pick up lightsabers, hop into spacecraft, and save the universe through epic adventures. Those ponies can be found in Etsy seller Roogna's store.
Roogna makes highly customized My Little Pony figures. There are lots of pretty, pretty princess-style ponies, but the ones that really draw the geek eye are the "Star Wars" horses.
The "Star Wars" ponies start at $90, but can go as high at $155 for more complicated builds like the My Little Pony Slave Leia.
Other characters in the collection include Yoda, Chewbacca, and an AT-AT. You can even get your Billy Dee Williams on with a hand-painted Lando My Little Pony.
I don't doubt there is some overlap between the "Star Wars" fan community and Bronies. The two universes have a lot in common. I think they would both agree friendship is magic. And so are lightsabers.
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The Poll to end all Polls
With just a few days away from early access for pre-orders, lets take a look back at "The Poll to end all Polls" that started back in April. As of today, it has over 11,000 votes and provides an interesting view into the mindset of the game's player base and their perceptions of classes and races from the beta.
I've taken some free time today and taken a snapshot of the poll results and parsed them out into graphs. The results are not very shocking, and in most cases rather predictable, but it's nice to see a relatively balanced distribution of classes. Graphs are available after the break.
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- Triton Full face sheild with ventillation
- Brand: Triton | Category: Shop Gear
Greg the Whodat just posted his new face shield.
I didn't want to hijack his review, so I'm posting my own.
Greg's shield is a good one and the Triton PRA001 is probably more expensive. But I wanted to explain some of its advantages.
Triton saw good to include earmuffs and they're good one. They can be locked out away from the head for
when you want to hear something and when putting the headgear on and off.
There is no option for front or back battery location. It is worn behind on a belt and has filter built into the battery case. I like that its behind me and low, away from the tool raising dust or chips.
The battery is Ni-Cad, but its a good one. I had the shield stored for several months and when I pulled it out to use it still had a strong charge.
Triton provides a little flow check device so you can tell when the filter is clogged.
Now putting the Triton on, due to the belt mounted battery pack/filter, is just a little awkward, but I've developed my own technique and it asn't too bad. Small price to pay, I think, for the complete protection it provides.
One thing, though, that might cause prospective buyers to waver.
I've been told by those who have seen me using it, that I look like a mad beekeeper!
-- Will trade wife's yarn for wood.
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#1 posted 07-19-2010 04:33 PM
I've never worn a face shield like this. I wonder if it gets hot inside and I wonder if I would feel claustrophobic.
-- Rich, Cedar Rapids, IA - I'm a woodworker. I don't create beauty, I reveal it.
#2 posted 07-19-2010 04:49 PM
It is not hot inside. There is a cool, clean draft of air blowing across the face plate from top to bottom.
-- Will trade wife's yarn for wood.
#3 posted 07-19-2010 05:19 PM
I'm a motorcyclist. I own 3/4 helmets (no chin protection) and 1/2 helmets (no chin or ear protection) and I prefer 1/2 helmets. What is relevant is that I cannot stand full helmets. They make me feel too claustrophobic.
I find this face shield interesting and I like that it is not hot. However, I would have to try one on before buying one. That's hard to do with mail order.
-- Rich, Cedar Rapids, IA - I'm a woodworker. I don't create beauty, I reveal it.
#4 posted 07-20-2010 12:34 AM
thank´s for the rewiew Don
#5 posted 07-20-2010 02:26 PM
Yes, but it's not smiling.
-- Will trade wife's yarn for wood.
#6 posted 07-21-2010 07:41 AM
I have large glasses.. and they're progressive bifocals to boot. How spacious is it at eye level? I'd need some front room but mostly keeping that distance for the width of my lenses. I've been torn between the brands. I'd hate to spend the money and not be able to use it.
-- Jim in Alaska
#7 posted 07-21-2010 01:42 PM
I have to have glasses and I prefer the large type they used to call aviators. Now they call them Executive or something. There's plenty of room in there for any glasses regardless of size.
-- Will trade wife's yarn for wood.
#8 posted 08-09-2010 09:26 PM
Thanks for the review. I use a cartridge mask but it still lets a lot of dust in it seems. But it does block at lot as well. I'm 28 now and I figure I'd better protect myself now if I want to be healthy enough in my old age.
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A Terre Haute-based medical transcription software company, InfraWare Inc., will create up to 100 jobs over the next five years as it begins testing its new dictation recognition engine. The company plans to combine its existing and new software to generate more accurate and less expensive first-draft text versions of physician audio dictations. InfraWare will begin releasing the software to test markets later this year and and anticipates launching the product in 2009.
Source: Inside INdiana Business
Press Release
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (Sept. 17, 2008) - InfraWare Inc., a medical transcription software company, announced today it will soon begin beta testing its new dictation recognition engine aimed at increasing the speed and reducing the cost per line of medical transcription through intelligent back-end automation.
The Indiana-based software developer and transcription ASP provider will marry its existing InfraWare 360 transcription speech recognition platform and its newly developed artificial intelligence engine to generate more accurate and less expensive first-draft text versions of physician audio dictations. Of the $1.2 million project budget, $871,000 was supplied by a grant from the state's 21st Century Research and Technology Fund.
"The 21st Century Fund is a powerful tool aimed at assisting new and innovative companies like InfraWare bring cutting-edge technologies to the marketplace," said Governor Mitch Daniels.
The marriage of the company's two technologies accelerates the rate at which medical transcriptionists can process a physician's dictated reports and represents a significant increase in accuracy over previous attempts by the industry to incorporate speech recognition into transcription. The InfraWare technology incorporates a punctuation component that determines proper punctuation placement within the generated text, a feature not included in most word-processor-based programs.
InfraWare will begin releasing the software to test markets in the fourth quarter of 2008, and anticipates fully launching the product in 2009 to markets across the country. The company expects to create up to 100 new jobs over the next five years.
"While InfraWare has been innovating since our beginning, this new advancement positions us to provide our customers with leading-edge technology that completely changes their cost structure, increases transcriptionist productivity and decreases turnaround time," said Nick Mahurin, chief executive officer of InfraWare.
Traditionally medical transcriptionists produce written records of a physician's audio-recorded reports by typing the recording in its entirety. Past efforts within the industry to incorporate speech recognition technology have met poor results, as transcription is highly interpretive and many transcriptionists find it faster to type a report than to edit a poorly constructed first draft, Mahurin said.
Linguistics researchers from Indiana University assisted in the conceptual development of InfraWare's technology along with software engineers from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology who assisted in developing the platform's software infrastructure. The Terre Haute Innovation Alliance, an economic development and education partnership between Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and the City of Terre Haute provided consulting services to InfraWare, and associates from Indiana State University's Center for Business Support and Economic Innovation assisted InfraWare with grant procurement services.
"We are pleased to be able to provide commercialization services to technologically innovative companies such as InfraWare that will bring high-paying jobs and investment to Terre Haute," said Richard Pittelkow, interim director of Indiana State University's Center for Business Support and Economic Innovation.
InfraWare is one of 58 businesses awarded a 21st Century Fund grant since January 2006. During that time, the fund has invested more than $74 million in high-tech Indiana entrepreneurial companies with the potential to create more than 6,000 new jobs.
About InfraWare Inc.
InfraWare is one of the medical transcription industry's fastest-growing ASP software companies serving Medical Transcription Service Organizations and healthcare providers. The fast, powerful, easy-to-use InfraWare 360 ASP platform was developed with input from hundreds of medical transcriptionists, enabling them to quickly and accurately produce more lines of transcription and better serve the needs of physicians and hospitals. The intuitive InfraWare platform includes flexible dictation options, back-end speech recognition, transcription processing with a built-in word expander and medical spell check dictionary, automated document delivery options, and a management console to streamline administrative and quality assurance processes. For more information visit, www.infraware.com.
About IEDC
Created by Governor Mitch Daniels in 2005 to replace the former Department of Commerce, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation is governed by a 12-member board chaired by Governor Daniels. Indiana Secretary of Commerce Nathan Feltman serves as the chief executive officer of the IEDC. Since Daniels created the IEDC, the state has posted three consecutive years of record-breaking commitments for new jobs. For more information about IEDC, visit www.iedc.in.gov.
Source: Indiana Economic Development Corporation


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ESPN radio host Paul Finebaum is not overly impressed by FSU quarterback Everett Golson, and it appears that the feeling is mutual.
Golson took to Twitter Saturday to acknowledge comments Finebaum made about FSU having "no business" being ranked No. 8 in the recently-released USA Today Coaches Poll with Golson as its starting quarterback.
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Isaac Nauta, the nation's top-ranked tight end prospect for the Class of 2016 decommitted from his pledge to attend FSU this morning, releasing a statement via his Twitter account.
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FSU has leaned heavily on at least a couple of freshmen in recent seasons, and that trend should continue in 2015.
The Seminoles brought in another top-five recruiting class and have plenty of unknowns along the two-deep depth chart, making room for some newcomers to make an immediate contribution.
The Chopping Block takes a look at five true freshmen who could make a significant impact this season.*
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FSU is tasked with replacing 11 players who were selected in the 2015 NFL Draft, meaning there are plenty of holes to fill across the lineup entering this season.
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FSU coach Jimbo Fisher does not seem overly concerned about the team's depth, or lack thereof, at linebacker entering fall camp, primarily because of the versatility he has at other defensive positions.
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The Sentinel has confirmed that 2017 FSU wide receiver commitment D.J. Matthews will be transferring to Jacksonville Trinity Christian from First Coast High for his junior season.
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Connecting the LM-1 to simulate a narrow band oxygen
Note: This is from section 11 of the LM-1
It is possible to install the wide-band sensor in place of the
OEM oxygen sensor. In this case the meter's analog output signal
will replace the OEM oxygen sensor's signal to the fuel injection
computer. EFI equipped cars typically incorporate a narrow band
oxygen sensor. These sensors are typically 1, 2, 3 or 4 wire
The analog output connector of the LM-1 can simulate the operation
of a narrow band sensor while the wide-band oxygen sensor is
installed in place of the OEM narrow-band sensor. Factory equipped
Analog output 1 of the LM-1 is programmed to simulate a narrow
band sensor. Some vehicles are equipped with oxygen sensors that
do not produce an output voltage but change their resistance
depending on exhaust gas content. These sensors cannot be simulated.
They are used in less than 1% of all vehicles. Refer to your
vehicles specifications if you think that your vehicle may be
in this category. The same is true for vehicles already factory
equipped with a wide-band oxygen sensor. These cannot be simulated
Some EFI-computers will create a fault when the heater power
wires of the oxygen sensor are disconnected. In this case mount
the old oxygen sensor in a safe place (but not necessarily in
the exhaust) and connect the heater wires to it to keep the EFI-computer
Be careful where you mount the stock sensor, as heated sensors
will get hot.
To connect the LM-1 to the EFI-computer, first determine what
kind of narrow band sensor is used, then follow the instructions
below (you will need a digital multimeter to determine correct
OEM sensor wires):
a. Vehicle has a 1-wire sensor:
Wire analog output 1 directly to the wire.
b. Vehicle has a 2-wire sensor:
While the engine is off determine which of the 2 wires has a
low resistance between the wire and the sensor body. This is
the heater power for the sensor. Wire analog output 1 directly
to the other wire. Leave the heater power wire unconnected
but make sure it cannot ground itself or see above.
c. Vehicle has a 3-wire sensor:
Typically the 3 wires are: heater power, Ground, and sensor element
Generally they have 1 black wire and 2 white wires. Connect the
black wire from the EFI computer to analog output 1 of the meter.
Leave the other wires unconnected but make sure they cannot contact
any metal parts or see above. If the wiring colors are different,
then heater power can simply be determined by measuring the voltage
on the wires when the engine is running. The wire showing 12V
or more is the heater power. The sensor element connection voltage
fluctuates around 0.45V when the car is warmed up. Wire analog
output 1 directly to this wire. The Ground connection has low
resistance to chassis ground (less than 1 Ohm). Measure while
the engine is off.
d. Vehicle has a 4-wire sensor
Typically the 4 wires are: heater power, heater ground, sensor
ground, and sensor element connection. Proceed as for the 3-wire


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Rosa Vieira
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Art by Sitaji at SNHU Pantano Gallery
Manchester N.H. (Jan. 13, 2009) – "Art by Sitaji," an exhibition of artist Sitaji's paintings, will run in Southern New Hampshire University's Pantano Gallery through March 2.
Sitaji's mediums include acrylic on canvas, watercolor, oils and charcoal. Her paintings reflect her feelings and the beauty of nature.
"I would describe my style of painting as expressive," she said. "Through the process of painting, I am able to express my emotional nature."
A self-described artist and healer born with a highly sensitive intuition, Sitaji said she posses the ability to create paintings filled with energy that she can transmit to others.
"If you feel an attraction to any one piece it's indicative of profound healing experience taking place," she said.
Sitaji holds a B.A. in art history with a fine arts minor from Douglass College/Rutgers University. She is a member of the New Hampshire Art Association and also attended Spirit Art in Sedona, Ariz., where she studied intuitive/psychic paintings.
The Pantano Gallery is located in Southern New Hampshire University's Shapiro Library and is open Monday through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to midnight, Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from noon to midnight. Please call the university's Shapiro Library at 603.645.9605 for gallery information.


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Poetics of Space
written by Gaston Bachelard
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Thirty years since its first publication in English, French philosopher Gaston Bachelard's "Poetics of Space" remains one of the most appealing and lyrical explorations of home. Bachelard takes us on a journey, from cellar to attic, to show how our perceptions of houses and other shelters shape our thoughts, memories, and dreams


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Question: I miss having rhubarb in my backyard, as I did in Ohio and Michigan.
Can I grow rhubarb in Sun City? If so, what variety does best? Could you also give me information on where and how to plant and nurture it?
Answer: I spoke with Starr Urbatsch, a senior horticulturist here at the Desert Botanical Garden. She says, according to the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, rhubarb is not reliably adaptable below 2,000 feet elevation. It needs a more temperate climate with cooler temperatures and long days — like Prescott or Flagstaff.
You don't see this plant very often in the lower deserts. Some diehard gardeners say it's doable, however, with some extra work.
Here are some hints: Rhubarb is considered a hardy perennial, but it needs to be treated here like a winter annual.
It should be planted in the fall in a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade, in well-drained and slightly acidic soil (pH of about 5.0 to 6.8). You can harvest stalks the first year in the spring.
Finally, if you can find it, look for cherry rhubarb. Strawberry rhubarb does not do well here.
Starr's mantra is, "Just try it." You never know; you might have the perfect spot for it!
Q: What is the best time of year to plant a banana tree (plant), and what type of locally available soil should be used?
A: After the threat of frost in March is the ideal time to plant Musa or banana. Most bananas we plant here in the lower desert are for ornamental purposes. However, I have seen fruit on them.
Musa x paradisiaca, which grows to 20 feet, is the most common banana seen in the Valley. I've grown them as an ornamental, as well as the red banana, or Musa velutina, which is a bronze variety that grows to about 8 feet. The red banana is used quite often in shady beds with adequate water.
Bananas are considered tropical and can freeze to the ground, but will recover from tubers in the spring. I suggest planting any banana in a spot with only morning sun. Our hot afternoon sun will desiccate the leaves.
Musa makes a great tropical accent if nestled in the right shady spot — usually under a shade canopy. The soil should be a sandy loam with a lot of organic matter.
Q: After a hard rain, I have noticed lots of tiny (1-inch) worms on my patio.
They usually don't crawl back into the grass, and they die on the patio. What is that about?
A: Web worms are seasonal insects that feed on the leaves of the paloverde and other trees. These worms really present no problems to the trees, as they will cycle out and leave as the weather changes.
The worms are an important natural food source for native birds, such as Verdins, so they are valuable to have in the native food chain.
Q: As a newcomer to the Sonoran Desert region, I've been trying to learn as much as I can about the flora and fauna here.
In the wake of all the rain that we've just had, something quite interesting was brought to my attention. After the rain, the barrel cactus with the red spines seems to really brighten up, and the spines become more red than ever.
Can you tell me anything more about this and the scientific reasoning behind it?
A: Most cactus spines are dry and somewhat porous. Although their main purpose is for defense, they also help shade the plant and redirect water during a rain. The pigments in the spines appear brighter when they are wet. This is especially noticeable on cactuses with red spines.
Kissinger is director of horticulture at the Desert Botanical Garden. E-mail your garden questions to email@example.com.


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The primer describes possible measures, outlines the methods and technologies for gathering data to monitor these measures, and includes procedures for calculating measures from different types of traffic monitoring data. It also explains how agencies can measure multiple projects to assess their overall efforts and outcomes against set policies and goals. Download the publication at www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov.
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Let's face it, this definitely wasn't ANY-FUCKING-WHERE NEAR the best performance we'll see from the Bianconeri this season and to be frank, it was downright mediocre, most importantly though we got the 3 points and extended our unbeaten to run 40 Serie A games, which is pretty insane if you ask me and something everyone as a club should feel tremendously proud of. I suppose it was just one of those early season games where the international players are still feeling a little sluggish, whilst those who have come off the back of the entire pre-season campaign are just lacking a fair bit of match practice. The latter can obviously be applied to Parma too, but we must remember that we are seen as a big scalp and they will have been ever so eager to impress and break our unbeaten run to show to their own fans that they are going to have a decent season in the forthcoming 9 or so months. I thought there were a number of points to consider really and from what I observed, these were…..
- Following on from what I said above with Parma raising their game with it being Juventus and the season curtain-raiser, their players were seriously eager to impress from kick off and that resulted in them pressing us very well, whilst maintaining a highly disciplined defensive shape, when they did manage to get the ball they broke quickly and directly, with decent numbers. This frustrated us and it led to us trying to force passes we didn't need to, resulting in us giving away cheap possession which we wouldn't normally. I wrote down on my notes that we would later see them run out of steam and sure enough it happened and as the match progressed, their energy levels and concentration dropped a few notches, whilst we were able to control the match, having barely stept out of 2nd gear for the duration.
- It was clear to see upfront that we were lacking cohesion… Both Vucinic and Giovinco naturally want to get involved in play and naturally they both drift deep and wide in order to pick the ball up – neither are players to hold the ball up with their back to goal and bring others into play. Both men seemed rather confused of their roles and it resulted in a disjointed looking attack. At times during the first half I felt that Vucinic was trying his best to recognise the situation and he was looking to run in behind off the defender's shoulder, but he was often caught offside, or reacted too sluggishly to get into the right positions. Which leads me on to…..
- ….the need for a true number 9 to lead the line (no rhyme intended) so we can use our possession based system more effectively i.e. when we do get the ball forward, we can actually make the ball 'stick' up top so we can then use this time the target man affords to push our wingbacks up the pitch and created an overload on the opposition's defence. When we were able to effectively keep hold of the ball, we saw how rewarding using our out-ball could be, with Lichtsteiner and Asamoah in particularly doing a a great job creating an overlap out wide. We have Matri in the squad who can do this role, but he doesn't really have the prowess and presence of someone like for example, Fernando Llorente, who would really scare the life out of Serie A defenders and would provide us with the best possible chance to succeed this season. Marotta, you better not be sleeping this evening!
- Finally, what a brilliant acquisition Kwadwo Asamoah is proving to be, even at this early stage, he's looking like he could have the same impact for us this season, which Arturo Vidal had for us last. His performance vs Napoli was impressive and once again, he followed up on that with a MOTM display which should cement his place as our first choice LWB, or at least in my opinion anyways. Performances like these show why we have no need for a signing in this position, as Asamoah has the physicality, technique and work rate to succeed and perform to a very high level in this role. Obviously for a player who used to be an attacking box-to-box midfielder at one point in his career, you know he has the technical ability to deliver an end product in the wide areas, but I was mostly impressed by his defensive work rate and positioning, in particular his ability to track back and defend the back post when the ball was crossed in from dangerous areas on the opposing flank. This is a key component of the role and it was one which Giaccherini struggled with as a new LWB convert when playing for Italy in the Euros. Bravo Kwadwo!
I have an inkling that most of you will want to see an Asamoah match comp this week, but I'm still going to point you in the direction of the voting page, where you can still vote for your choice. You can do that by clicking HERE!


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Stafford Rangers fourth in table after two straight wins as fans turn out for Mike Hughes
Posted: August 20, 2014|
STAFFORD Rangers' promotion hopes have got off to a flyer with the club sitting fourth in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League.
Two wins on the bounce have seen Neil Kitching's side on equal points with the top three clubs with only goal difference separating them.
An emotional minute's applause for former chairman and secretary Mike Hughes preceded Tuesday night's match which saw a gate of 483.
It was the visitors Norton United, managed by former Rangers midfielder Scott Dundas, who were first off the mark with a scuffed shot from Michael Lennon and another effort from Niall Green taking a deflection off Joe Ballinger in the first three minutes.
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Rangers gradually got a foothold on the game and saw Ryan Wynter fire wide with a shot on the turn from 18 yards out.
Wynter then turned provider as his left wing cross was laid off to James Dance but the midfielder failed to get a clean connection with the shot and the opportunity went by.
There were chances at both ends just before the break but they went into the break level.
After Dan Cope blazed his shot high over the Norton bar, Rangers keeper Adam Whitehouse showed good reflexes to push over a rising shot from Lee Cropper.
Rangers received a set back early in the second half when midfielder Levi Reid limped off with a hamstring strain but it was his replacement, Ryan Edmunds, who was to grab the only goal of the game on 58 mins when he climbed to head an Alex Curtis free kick beyond the reach of Ryan Boot.
Cope forced a save from Boot with a low shot from 20 yards out while Norton's Richard Smith wasted a great chance for the visitors when he sent his free kick high over the Stafford bar.
Wynter missed a couple of chances to add to the score while Edmunds was denied a second when Boot parried his shot.
Norton gave the Rangers fans a nervy ending to the night as they pressed for an equaliser but Whitehouse rarely looked threatened.
Stafford Rangers: 1 Adam Whitehouse, 2 Sam Griffiths, 3 Mark Branch, 4 Joe Ballinger, 5 Wayne Daniel, 6 Chris Smith, 7 James Dance, 8 Levi Reid (16 Ryan Edmunds 49m), 9 Ryan Wynter (15 Tom Vaughan 90+1m), 10 Dan Cope (18 Jordan Nadat 77m), 11 Alex Curtis. Unused Suns 12 Michael Williams, 14 Ollie Davies.
Norton United: 1 Ryan Boot, 2 Sam Bradbury, 3 Paul Taylor, 4 Richard Smith, 5 Adam Dawson (12 Chris Baker 88m), 6 Glyn Blackhurst, 7 Tom Winkle, 8 Mark McDonald (16 Daniel Cocks 81m), 9 Lee Cropper, 10 Michael Lennon (14 Leigh Skellern 72m), 11 Niall Green. Unused Subs 15 Kyle Diskin, 17 Robert Hawthorn
Cautions: Daniel (Rangers) Dawson (Norton)
Referee: Craig Taylor


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Sunburn is the bane of Englishmen, even when they learn not to go out in the midday sun! My travel with my company mean I have to be mindful of the sun, so this article really caught my eye.
Apparently wine helps prevent sunburn and is another healthy benefit of the Mediterranean diet. Somehow I don't think I will be forgoing the sun block as while I have consumed my share of wine it does not appear to have stopped me from getting burnt.


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As an executive chef with Bon Appetit Management Company at the University of Pennsylvania, Donald Stauffer oversees the school's largest dining hall, where over 10,000 meals are served per week.
The former St. Marys resident currently lives in Phoenixville and has been working at his current position for just over a year.
"I create the menus, develop recipes, order products, train employees and interact with the students at the university," Stauffer said. "We focus on using local and sustainable foods."
He noted the dining hall also offers items from restaurant chains such as Subway, Starbucks and Burger Stop, as well as "convenience store" items.
"I enjoy having the opportunity to interact with the students and help develop them and educate them through food," he said.
Stauffer, 36, is the son of Robert and Lois Stauffer of St. Marys. While growing up, he was a member of Queen of the World Church. He is a 1992 graduate of Elk County Christian High School and a 1994 graduate of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Academy of Culinary Arts, and also obtained his baking pastry degree in 2005.
Stauffer said his interest in the culinary field was sparked by "coming from a family with traditional values, home-cooked meals and (from) scratch cooking."
In addition, Stauffer said he experienced and learned cultural differences through food by working at a Chinese restaurant throughout high school.
His professional accomplishments include certification through the American Culinary Federation as a Certified Executive Chef, and a bronze medal and a second-place finish in the regional NACUFS Culinary Challenge.
"I have traveled to Italy and Switzerland to study," Stauffer said, describing his overseas travel in 2003 and 2005.
While in Switzerland, he completed a week-long continuing education culinary program in advance baking and pastry, and two years prior, he attended the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners.
Before his current position at UPenn, Stauffer was an executive chef at Villanova University for two years, overseeing one of the dining halls and catering on-campus functions that ranged from sport banquets to presidential receptions and totaled $1 million per year in food sales. He has also worked as a chef at Bloomsburg University under ARAMARK, one of the world's largest food service contract companies.
Stauffer also honed his culinary skills at such establishments as The William Penn Inn near Lansdale as a sous chef, at Capellini's Restaurant and Banquet Center in Massillon, Ohio as an executive chef, at The Couer D' Alene Resort in Northern Idaho as a pastry chef and at The Hershey Lodge as a sous and banquet chef.
According to Stauffer, his longtime friend Paul Brennen, also formerly from St. Marys, held the chef position at UPenn prior to his arrival.
"As with any job, the challenges come from wanting to deliver the program you want while adhering to budget restrictions," Stauffer said.
Stauffer credits his family as playing a key role in his culinary success.
"I believe the first and most important aspect of my success comes from having a strong support system through friends and family," he said. "Without my family, I would not be who I am today."
He noted that "some aspects of small towns tend to shield or shelter us from the diversity of the world. In my case, I think it was a big reason for my passion with food."
Stauffer said that if cooking is something a person is interested in pursing, they should make it their passion.
"If cooking is something you just enjoy doing, then enjoy it at home with your family. It is a lifestyle that keeps you away from family and friends on weekends and holidays, it introduces you to many vices and stress; but if you love it, if it is truly who you are, then it can be the ride of your life," Stauffer said.
During moments spent outside of the kitchen, which Stauffer says are few and far between due to his demanding schedule, he enjoys being outdoors and relaxing. He hopes to find more time to relax, even as he continues to advance in his career.
"My future plans change each day. The most important plan for the future is to grow and move forward in anything we do," Stauffer said.


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The bar's owners agreed to serve just beer and wine after hearing concerns from the community.
The new Chelsea location of the combo bar and arcade is set to open by mid-summer, owners said.
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To the Honorable
The House of Representatives
The State of
In compliance
with a Resolution of The House of Representatives of the
22nd ultimo requesting the Governor to communicate to the
House "(all information in his possession in relation to the
recent difficulties, between the people called Mormons
and a portion of the people of this state, copies of all orders
issued by the Executive calling into Service Volunteers
and militia and for the government thereof and for the
conduct of the military operations, with copies of all corres-
=pondence in relation to said difficulties, and the military
operations authorized by the Governor".) I have now the
honor herewith to transmit the information required
including Major General Clarks report [ ]
of the testimony taken upon the examination of the
Mormon prisoners before the Hon: Austin A. King
Judge of the fifth Judicial Circuit at
County. It will be seen from the report of Genl.
the residue of the testimony which when received will
be transmitted to the house.
As formidable as the insurgents were represented
and as they are now known to have been – still the
number of Troops ordered on this service may appear large.
In detaching So many the Executive was influenced
solely by a desire to prevent the effusion of blood – It
appeared to me every way best to send such a force
as would awe them into Submission – a Smaller number
could undoubtedly have conquered and subdued the
disaffected in combat but many valuable lives would
have been lost and I did not consider that I should
truly reflect the wishes and opinions of the people, had I
Stopped to weigh the expenditure of a few thousands
against the best blood of the land.
I received information of the partial interruption
of the peace in
from the Seat of Government but took no order on
the subject, knowing that the officer in command of
the militia of that division was fully authorised under
the law and had ample force to preserve the peace –
It will be Seen from the report of Major Genl. Atcheson
that measures were promptly adopted by him to
meet the emergency.
Immediately upon receiving intelligence of the
last Mormon outrages Generals Atcheson & Lucas
repaired to the Scene of difficulty with [ ]
force. Although this movement was not directed
by the Executive and was unknown to him, it was
justified by the Circumstances and meets his fullest
approbation; much injustice, I have reason to
believe has been done to this part of the command
by the public press, which it is hoped a thorough
investigation will make manifest to the world.
The conduct of Major General Clark has fully
justified the high expectations entertained of him by the
Executive, when he was assigned to this delicate and
important command; Among the papers submitted, I am
happy to lay before the house a voluntary tribute from
the principal men amongst the Mormons to the humanity
and kindness with which he executed this disagreeable
duty and to the good conduct of his Troops.
The information herewith transmitted under
the Call of the House of Representative Supercedes the
necessity of a Special communication to both houses
of the legislature which it was my intention to have made
as announced in my message at the opening of this session
and will it is hoped be taken as a redemption of
that pledge. The undersigned therefore respectfully
requests that the House of Representatives at such
time as they may deem convenient and proper will
Cause this communication and the documents submitted
to be laid before the Senate for the Consideration
of that body.
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Complete Patriot League Men's Lacrosse Academic Honor Roll
WORCESTER, Mass. – The Holy Cross men's lacrosse team had 12 student-athletes on the 2010 Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, as announced by the league office, including junior Conor McKenna (Summit, N.J.) who earned a perfect 4.0 grade-point average in the spring semester. He was just one of only eight student-athletes on the men's lacrosse Academic Honor Roll to have a 4.0 average or better. Also senior Edison Parzanese (Edgartown, Mass.) made the Academic Honor Roll for the fourth time.
The other members of the team to be named to the Academic Honor Roll were seniors Tim Barrar (West Chester, Pa.), John Rapport (Wyckoff, N.J.) and Chris Smirti (Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.); juniors Brandon DeLisio (Woodstock, N.Y.), Matt Moran (West Henrietta, N.Y.) and Justin Rowley (Liverpool, N.Y.); sophomores Colin McGeehin (Newtown Square, Pa.) and Andrew Morici (Manhasset, N.Y.); and freshmen Ian Garrahy (East Greenwich, R.I.) and Kip Stillman (Guilderland, N.Y.).
A total of 108 student-athletes from men's lacrosse teams around the league were named to the honor roll. To be eligible for the Academic Honor Roll a winter or spring sport student-athlete must earn a 3.20 grade-point average in the spring semester.


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In discussing the horrendous massacre of children in Nigeria, stabbed and burned alive by Muslim extremists as they slept, Bob Beckel, on Fox News's The Five wondered why incidents such as this—and such incidents are frequent—are never condemned by Muslim leaders, secular or religious. It's a good point. The silence on the part of the leaders of the Muslim world, even avowed moderates, is deafening. Even 9/11 and the attack at Fort Hood were not condemned.
But the reason for that silence is, I suspect, simple: moderates in the Muslim world are afraid to speak out and condemn these atrocities carried out in the name of Islam.
The situation is highly reminiscent of Japan of the 1930s, when secret societies carried out politics by means of assassinations and coups. Anyone who advocated anything but militant aggression and ultra-patriotism or who criticized atrocities carried out in the name of that ideology was very likely to find himself dead. Organizations that didn't advocate militarism and an all-powerful army were destroyed. The fanatics effectively silenced all opposition and Japan, held in the grip of their militant ideology, hurtled down the road to utter disaster.
The Muslim world, of course, is not a unified state, still less, thank heavens, a great power as Japan was. That makes the defeat of the poisonous ideology espoused by such groups as Boko Haram, which carried out the massacre in Nigeria, that much more difficult to accomplish. But defeated it will have to be if the Muslim world is ever to enjoy the fruits of modernity.


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The Saints, having cemented their Premier League standing, were in a position to spend big during the recent transfer window.
They did just that in bringing the likes of Lovren, Victor Wanyama and Pablo Osvaldo to St Mary's.
Lovren cost £8.5million from Lyon, making him the most costly defender in the club's history, but he has settled quickly in England and netted his first goal in a 1-0 victory over Liverpool on Saturday.
On the Croatian centre-half and his fellow new boys, Pochettino said: "We are very pleased with his goal.
"When we were following him and we were about to sign him, we knew of his quality and we knew it would be easy for him to adapt and establish himself within the league.
"We already knew about his skill and his quality but the three signings that we made, Wanyama and Osvaldo as well, have all settled really well and really quickly so we are very pleased with the three signings."
Artur Boruc is another to have shone for the Saints over the early weeks of the season, with the Pole putting in an eye-catching display at Anfield.
Pochettino added: "He was great, outstanding. But it was not just him, the rest of the squad was outstanding.
"It's not easy to come here and win so to actually do that makes us really pleased.
"I think all the players need to be congratulated because they put in a great performance."


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USATF hires marketing guru, but don't expect much love for masters
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Milton Girouard - October 18, 2011
Mr. Siegel was part of Dale Earnhart Jr's Global marketing, or operations, something to that effect around 2007. After working with Dale he got hired on as NASCAR's diversity director and then worked in getting a reality show put on BET (Black Entertainment Television) called "Changing Lanes" about minority NASCAR drivers and thier lives on the racing circuit. Here is an article about himself and what work he was doing in NASCAR. http://www.mikemulhern.net/index.php?q=breakingnow/max-siegel-nascars-new-diversity-program-boss-pulling-some-surprises. So just by reading only a little bit about the man, I have no doubt he will make some change in the image of the USATF but will that image change be cutting ties with Master's athletes? I can gaurantee he does not work cheap and who knew the USATF had all this money just burning a hole in thier pocket to spend? In my personal opinion, If Masters stay, it's only to use the little money we generate to help pay for a portion of his salary while we'll be left to fend for ourselves more than ever, recieving less attention in all areas of Master's T&F. Thinning the herd while still making a few bucks at our expense. Didn't someone at the USATF already make the suggestion that all that mattered to the USATF was Youth and Elite T&F athletes? If it's cheaper to get rid of Masters even with our membership dues and other Masters profit avenues, we'll sink quicker than the Titanic, having only the Senior Games organization to turn to… but again, only my opinion, not factual…yet.
Rob D'Avellar - October 18, 2011
One hundred-year-old Fauja Singh's marathon and other records in recent days garnered a huge amount of media attention. And there are a many more terrific Masters stories out there just waiting to be told.
The population is aging and a lot of corporations are directing their advertising dollars toward the Baby Boomer market.
If Mr Siegel is smart (and presumably he is), he will recognize that there is untapped gold in Masters athletes as spokespeople for healthy aging.
Mary Harada - October 18, 2011
Is the masters glass half full or half empty with the hiring of Mr. Siegel? Time will tell if we get the boot – with a parting shot not to let the door hit you in the backside on the way out – or not.
As for even thinking that the National Senior Games would do a thing for masters T & F – go back and re-read Janet Carrier's comments of a few days ago. She is still looking to be compensated for the time she put in as an official at the National Senior Games Track Meet in Houston last June. Sounds like the NSG has a few problems in the management area.
I prefer Mr. D'Avellar's view for now and hope he is right.
peter taylor - October 18, 2011
I am not at all sanguine about the future after reading the announcement. We have a lot of big stars in masters T&F in the US, but they don't fit well into the jet-set orientation I see here.
For masters I see something paralleling the move of the Millrose Games from historic Madison Square Garden to the 168th St. Armory. Down but not completely out. Maybe I am wrong.


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Bitch has been nominated for an Utne Reader Independent Press Award! That's right; we were nominated for the "General Excellence" category, and the winner will be announced next weekend. Keep your fingers crossed for us! The folks at Utne also flash copies of Bitch around a few times in this video (do you think they're trying to tell us that we're lowbrow?):
Bitch also got a few shout-outs in other places recently:
- This article on masculinity in the Globe and Mail by Lynn Crosbie quotes the "Buzz" issue
- Interestingly enough, Bitch is also referenced in this Salon article by Judy Berman that is a response to a different Lynn Crosbie article (wherein she claims that, "In pop culture, feminism is dead." For shame!)
- Over at The Washington Post, Bitch gets credit for being sassy and sexy in this book review by Naomi Wolf
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Bargain bin
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A bargain bin refers to an unsorted selection of merchandise, particularly software, tools and CDs, which have been discounted in price. Reasons for the discount can range from the closure of a production company to a steep decline in an item's popularity in the aftermath of a fad or scandal. Another reason for the discount can be the particular product line being discontinued. The origin of the term comes from the fact such items would be found in an isolated bin rather than on store shelves.
The phrase "bargain basement" is now a synonym. "Bargain basement" used to be a literal basement in downtown department stores. Clearance merchandise would be placed there regardless of which section of the store it originally came from. The phrase "Bargain Basement" was also used figuratively to describe the purchase of professional footballers from clubs in lower divisions by richer clubs for a low fee.
In more recent years, both terms have taken on a figurative meaning - most notably as a synonym for 'low-quality' or 'unimpressive'. The most common implication of an item's presence in a bargain bin is its low quality. "Knock-offs", for example, are associated with the term.
The term "Bargain bin" is used in New Zealand, Australia, and some other countries to refer to a retailer whose primary function is to sell cheap goods (i.e., a Variety store).
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The City of Ypsilanti Fire Service also serves as an inspecting agent of buildings deemed to be Dangerous or vacant according to the City's Dangerous Buildings Ordinance: "A representative of the city building department, with the assistance of the City Fire Department and/or Fire Marshal, shall inspect or cause to be inspected every building or structure or part thereof reported as or observed to be unsafe or damaged, and if such is found to be a dangerous building as defined in this article, the building department shall commence proceedings to cause the repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or removal of the building or structure."
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Lefse is a Norwegian flatbread made with potatoes, cream, and a whole lot of care. Prepared and eaten at holiday gatherings, the tender bread requires finesse, experience, and many hands on deck to make properly. But, much like making homemade tortillas, the time and effort is worth it. Amy Thielen's recipe in The New Midwestern Table is a clear, specific, and helpful guideline for those wanting to dip their toes into lefse cookery. More


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Reg D - Notices of Excessive Transactions
by David Dickinson and John Burnett, BOL Gurus
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What are the Reg D requirements for notices of excessive transactions? Do we have to produce a notice at the time of the excessive transaction or is it enough to provide a monthly notice at the time a statement cuts?
Answer by David Dickinson:
Most institutions provide a monthly notice. Reg D does not provide any further guidance, only the following:
�In order to ensure that no more than the permitted number of withdrawals or transfers are made, a depository institution must either:
(a) prevent withdrawals or transfers in excess of the limits, or
(b) adopt procedures to monitor those transfer on an ex post basis and contact customers who exceed the established limits on more than an occasional basis.
For customers who continue to violate those limits after they have been contacted by the depository institution, the depository institution must either close the account and place the funds in another account that the depositor is eligible to maintain, or take away the transfer and draft capabilities of the account."
Answer by John Burnett:
There is one further piece of information available in the Federal Reserve Regulator Service, at Locator 2-342.2. In part, that FRB Staff Opinion letter of 2/11/1992 reads:
"If an institution monitors a savings account during a month and notifies a customer of transfers in excess of the transfer limits promptly after the excess transfers are discovered, the customer may take appropriate steps to prevent additional excess transfers during the remainder of the month, and the institution may not need to close the account or take other remedial action. On the other hand, if monitoring is performed and notice is given only after the close of the month, the customer who has exceeded the transfer limits early in the statement cycle might have a significant number of additional transfers during the month that will far exceed the transfer limits."
You are subject to criticism if you only monitor at month-end and customers are able to significantly exceed the monthly transfer limits in the regulation.
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As of 7/2/09, the separate limit of three per month for checks, POS debit card transactions, etc., has been eliminated, and those transactions are now only subject to the 6/month limit that applies to other restricted transfers and withdrawals.]
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Sonic Jump Game Review
I've been a Sonic fan almost as long as I've been alive. The original Sonic the Hedgehog was the first game I ever played at the ripe old age of five, and since then, there have been a lot of ups and downs. Thankfully, the series seems to be on the upswing lately, with titles like Sonic Generations, Sonic Colors, and Sonic and All Stars Racing Transformed doing surprisingly well with critics and fans alike. Sonic's latest appearance is in Sonic Jump, a new vertical platformer that launched last week on Android. Does this new title keep Sega's string of good Sonic releases going? Do we dare hope?


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We have a launch date. Of course, we'll see if Blizzard sticks to it -- I'm hoping they do, because otherwise I will have taken those days off work for nothing. For just the next few minutes, however, let's pretend that Sept. 25 will be the day that the continent of Pandaria opens up to us and all of that shiny new loot becomes ours for the taking.
As we level, quests and dungeons will offer the majority of our gear. When we reach the level cap of 90, another option opens up to us: reputations. Sadly, raising these reputations won't be as easy as running a handful of random dungeons with a tabard on like it was in Wrath and Cataclysm, but getting to know your allies in Mists is still very important.
I have risked life and limb (and repair costs from running through high-level zones, getting dazed off my mount and pummeled into a paste) to seek out the various quartermasters to see what they have to offer. Before I begin, a couple of notes:
- Without solid stat weights to go off, determining the quality of a piece of gear in the Mists beta is a bit more dubious than it is on live. Until we see those numbers, I will withhold judgment and merely present the options.
- A few items (mostly profession patterns) cost gold, but most are purchasable with valor points (VP). All gold costs are before faction discounts.
- This being a beta, anything is subject to change. I cannot be held liable if you spend 5,000 valor points on what turns out to be a giant foam sword.
- Finally, spoiler alert! There are screenshots after the break, as well as brief descriptions of the different factions you will encounter.
The eternal enemies of the sha and guardians of Pandaria, the Shado-Pan have a few things to offer a fresh level 90 ret paladin. You can find their quartermaster, Rushi the Fox, in Shado-Pan Garrison, Townlong Steppes.
- Rushi's first offering is Cloak of the Dark Disciple, purchasable with 1,250 VP.
- Iron Belly Wok is next, a trinket with static strength and on-use haste, for 1,750 VP.
- Lastly, the Shado-Pan offer a helm, Voice Amplifying Greathelm, for 2,250 VP.
A small group of mantid untouched by the corruption of the sha, the Klaxxi are a bunch of friendly bug-people. Well, I'm not sure friendly is the right word there -- perhaps non-hostile is a more apt description. Their quartermaster, Ambersmith Zikk, stands in Klaxxi'vess, Dread Wastes.
- First off is a necklace, Bloodseeker's Solitaire, purchasable for 1,250 VP.
- Next we have Klaxxi Lash of the Rescinder, a crit/mastery belt available for 1,750 VP.
- Zikk sells a pair of metal pants, Legguards of the Unscathed, for 2,250 VP.
- Also available is a two-handed sword, Amber Flammard of Klaxxi'vess, which can be yours for a little under 200g (please, Blizzard, please change the model on this before Mists goes live).
View all the Klaxxi have to offer.
The August Celestials are the stoic defenders of the continent's sacred temples from the corrupting influence of the sha. This distinguishes them from the Shado-Pan because -- well, because they're just different, OK? Their quartermasters, Sage Lotusbloom (Horde, pictured) and Sage Whiteheart (Alliance, camera-shy) are located in the Shrine of Two Moons and the Shrine of Seven Stars, respectively, within the Vale of Eternal Blossoms.
- The Celestials' cheapest VP purchase is a pair of bracers, Braided Black and White Bracer, offered at 1,250 VP.
- Next are Tankiss Warstompers, purchasable for 1,750 VP.
- Sage offers some gloves as well, Streetfighter's Iron Knuckles, for 1,750 VP.
Lastly, the Celestials decided that to rip off the Klaxxi and produce some very similar patterns of their own for their plate DPS customers: Plans: Breastplate of Ancient Steel and Plans: Gauntlets of Ancient Steel, both available for 50g a pop. The differences between the two are so minimal (27 crit vs. 27 mastery for the chests, 12 crit vs. 8 mastery for the gloves) that I wonder why such similar items were even created. Hopefully, one or more of these items gets a tweaking to their secondary stats before the game goes live, because man alive, what a boring set of craftables!
Check out the August Celestials' offerings.
The Golden Lotus is a secretive society of pandaren that is devoted to dealing with the mogu who have returned seeking to reclaim their lands and former empire. Unfortunately, Black Lotus, Crimson Lotus, Fel Lotus, Frost Lotus, and Purple Lotus were already taken, so they settled on the golden variety. Their quartermaster, Jaluu the Generous, can be found near Mogu'shan Palace in Vale of Eternal Blossoms.
- On the cheap end of things, Jaluu has a nice ring, Ring of the Golden Stair, for 1,250 VP.
- Next up are Stonetoe Spaulders, a respectable pair of shoulders for 1,750 VP.
- Jaluu knows you're going to need a snazzy chestpiece to complement those shoulders, so he's offering up Dawnblade's Chestguard for 2,250 VP.
If you're a blacksmith, this generous pandaren has Plans: Masterwork Spiritblade Decimator for 25g, a pattern that creates an axe that is much more appealing than the ugly bug sword from the Klaxxi.
View all the Golden Lotus goods.
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Mr. Grady Carpenter, 93, Faith Circle, Johnson City, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013, in the Lakebridge Health Care Center.
He was a native of Cleveland County, NC, but had lived in Johnson City most of his life. Mr. Carpenter was a son of the late James and Vertie Pruett Carpenter.
He was a member of the Faith Tabernacle Church in Johnson City. Mr. Carpenter had worked in the automobile service industry for most of his life. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served his country during World War ll.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Pauline Tittle Carpenter, in 1999; five brothers, Roy, Ralph, Wayne, Yates and Carl Carpenter.
Survivors include his two sons, Butch Carpenter and his wife, Brenda, of Johnson City, and Mike Carpenter and his wife, Diane, of Sherrills Ford, NC; four grandchildren, Mike Carpenter Jr., Kim Fowler, Kristy Anderson and Eric Onks; five great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; a sister-in-law, Annie Ruth Carpenter; a brother-in-law, Leonard Tittle; also several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Carpenter will be conducted at 7:00 PM Sunday, July 14, 2013, in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City, with the Rev. Harold Jones officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 5:00 PM until the service hour.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, July 15, 2013, in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from the family and friends.
The family would like to give special thanks to the entire staff of Lakebridge Health Care Center for the wonderful care they provided.
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Gov. Chris Christie told reporters today the projected deficit in the FY2011 budget is now more than $11 billion.
There wasn't much detail put on the revised projection, which he had been quoting at $9.5 billion until today. Christie said projected revenues are around $27 billion and projected spending around $38 billion.
He said the new number reflects what it would cost to fully pay for the pension contribution and fund the property tax rebate program the way it's intended. Neither of those things have been done, though, even in better times.
Senate President Stephen Sweeney has been saying the state would defer $3 billion in projected spending if it fully skips its pension contribution — which Sweeney says he opposes.
Christie says he's dealing with the current-year deficit and expects to announce proposals for eliminating it by the end of this week. He has described that gap as $1.33 billion, though information included in a bond disclosure last week seems to suggest it's around $1.5 billion.
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